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Title: In the Weeds: Idaho’s Invasive Species Laws and Biofuel Research and Development

Journal Article · · The Advocate (Boise, Idaho)
OSTI ID:1179387

Federal laws, policies, and programs that incentivize and mandate the development of biofuels have local effects on both Idaho’s environment and on research supporting biofuels. The passage of a new energy crop rule in Idaho, effective as of March 20, 2014, follows an increased interest in growing, possessing, and transporting energy crops comprised of invasive plant species that are regulated under Idaho’s Invasive Species Act. Idaho’s new energy crop rule is an example of how a state can take measures to protect against unintended consequences of federal laws, policies, and programs while also taking advantage of the benefits of such policies and programs.

Research Organization:
Idaho National Lab. (INL), Idaho Falls, ID (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
Grant/Contract Number:
AC07-05ID14517
OSTI ID:
1179387
Report Number(s):
INL/JOU-15-34521
Journal Information:
The Advocate (Boise, Idaho), Vol. 58, Issue 5; ISSN 0515-4987
Publisher:
Idaho State BarCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English