10 USC 2922j - Annual report on purchase of drop-in fuel

U.S Code last checked for updates: Apr 04, 2025

§ 2922j.

Annual report on purchase of drop-in fuel

(a)

In General.—

Not less frequently than annually, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress a report that, for the year covered by the report—

(1)

identifies each instance in which the Secretary purchased drop-in fuel that was not cost-competitive with traditional fuel; and

(2)

for each instance identified under paragraph (1), states whether the purchase was based on a military requirement or not.

(b)

Definitions.—

In this section:

(1)

The term “drop-in fuel” means a neat or blended liquid hydrocarbon fuel designed as a direct replacement for a traditional fuel with comparable performance characteristics and compatible with existing infrastructure and equipment.

(2)

The term “traditional fuel” means a liquid hydrocarbon fuel derived or refined from petroleum.

(Added Pub. L. 118–159, div. A, title III, § 315(b), Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 1852.)

cite as: 10 USC 2922j