Powers and functions of the National Biofuels Board
- Monitor the implementation of, and evaluate for further expansion, the National Biofuel Program prepared by the DOE;
- Monitor the supply and utilization of biofuels and biofuel blends and recommend appropriate measures in cases of shortage of feedstock supply for approval of the Secretary of DOE.
- Require all entities engaged in the production, blending and distribution of biofuels to submit reports of actual and projected sales and inventory of biofuels
- Determine the availability of locally-sourced biofuels and recommend to DOE the appropriate level or percentage of locally sourced biofuels to the annual volume of gasoline and diesel sold and distributed in the country.
- Review and recommend to DOE the adjustment of the minimum mandated biofuel blends which maybe decreased only within the first four (4) years from effectivity of the Act. Minimum blends of 5% for bioethanol and 2% for biodiesel shall not be decreased thereafter;
- Recommend to DOE a program that will ensure the availability of alternative fuel technology for vehicles, engines and parts in consonance with the mandated minimum blends and maximize the utilization of biofuels;
- Recommend to DOE the use of biofuel-blends in air transport taking into consideration safety and technical viability;
- Recommend specific action to be executed by the DOE and other government agencies concerning National Biofuel Program, including economic, technical, environment and social impact .
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