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 PUBLIC LAW 99-198—DEC. 23, 1985

99 STAT. 1653

(1) define the term "person"; (2) govern the determination of persons who shall be ineligible for program benefits under this section; and (3) protect the interests of tenants and sharecroppers. STUDY OF UNLEADED FUEL IN AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY

SEC. 1765. (a)(1) The Administrator of the Environmental Protec- 42 USC 7545 tion Agency and the Secretary of Agriculture shall jointly conduct a note. study of the use of fuel containing lead additives, and alternative lubricating additives, in gasoline engines that are— (A) used in agricultural machinery; and (B) designed to combust fuel containing such additives. (2) The study shall analyze the potential for mechanical problems (including but not limited to valve recession) that may be associated with the use of other fuels in such engines. (b)(1) For purposes of the study required under this section, the Contracts Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Secretary of Agriculture are authorized to enter into such contracts and other arrangements as may be appropriate to obtain the necessary technical information. (2) The Secretary of Agriculture shall specify the types and items of agricultural machinery to be included in the study required under this section. Such types and items shall be representative of the types and items of agricultural machinery used on farms in the United States. (3) All testing of engines carried out for purposes of such study shall reflect actual agricultural conditions to the extent practicable, including revolutions per minute and payloads. (c) Not later than January 1, 1987— (1) the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Secretary of Agriculture shall publish the results of the study required under this section; and (2) the Administrator shall publish in the Federal Register Federal notice of the publication of such study and a summary thereof. Register, (d)(1) After notice and opportunity for hearing, but not later than publication. 6 months after publication of the study, the Administrator shall— (A) make findings and recommendations on the need for lead additives in gasoline to be used on a farm for farming purposes, including a determination of whether a modification of the regulations limiting lead content of gasoline would be appropriate in the case of gasoline used on a farm for farming purposes; and (B) submit to the President and Congress a report con- Report taining— (i) the study; (ii) a summary of the comments received during the public hearing (including the comments of the Secretary); and (iii) the findings and recommendations of the Administrator made in accordance with clause (1). (2) The report shall be transmitted to— Report. (A) the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives; (B) the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate;

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