Feds seek input on developing biofuels for the military
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WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Departments of Agirculture and Energy, joined by the U.S. Navy, have jointly issued a Request for Information (RFI) to develop a public-private partnership to develop commercially viable drop-in advanced biofuels.

The three departments have proposed to spend up to $510 million over the next three years to produce aviation and marine biofuels to power military and commercial transportation.

The RFI lays out the Administration's goals, assumptions, and tools. The information gathered through this process aims to help accelerate the development and use of these biofuels, reduce the Nation's demand for foreign oil, and strengthen rural America.

The RFI can be viewed here.

"Energy independence is critical to the military and critical to national security. That is why the Department of Navy is partnered in the effort to create a biofuels market," said Secretary Mabus. "Our reliance on foreign oil means that the most volatile regions in the world impact whether our aircraft fly and our ships sail. Home-grown biofuels will create a more stable market for fuel and greater security for the Navy and the nation."

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