S.D. passes ethanol blender pump bill

Ethanol Producer Magazine March 2010
News release posted March 3, 2010

Sioux Falls, SD – A bill that will establish an incentive grant program for the installation of ethanol blender pumps was unanimously passed by the South Dakota Senate. House Bill 1192 uses $1 million in federal funds received through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The legislation awaits a signature from Republican Gov. Mike Rounds, which is expected.

Under the legislation, grants must be issued between April 1 and May 28 and each grant may not exceed $10,000. Rep. Mitch Fargen, D-S.D., introduced the bill.

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