,i #aafth ,,congress #ast ,session ,h4 ,r4 #eaac ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,november #ad1 #bjai,mr4 ,welch introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce1 and in addition to the ,committees on ,natural ,resources1 and ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology1 for a period to be subsequently determined by the ,speaker1 in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned ,a ,,bill ,to amend the ,clean ,air ,act to reform the renewable fuel program under that ,act1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,growing ,renewable ,energy through ,existing and ,new ,environmentally ,responsible ,fuels ,act or the ,,greener ,fuels ,act4 #b4 ,definition of ,administrator ,in this ,act1 the term ,administrator means the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency4 #c4 ,limitation on fuels derived from corn kernels 7a7 ,advanced biofuel ,section #baa7o77#a77;,b7 of the ,clean ,air ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gede7o77#a77;,b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in clause 7i71 by striking 1 other than ethanol derived from corn starch12 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7iii7 ,exclusion ,the term advanced biofuel does not include any fuel derived from a corn kernel-based feedstock4 4 7b7 ,cellulosic biofuel ,section #baa7o77#a77;,e7 of the ,clean ,air ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gede7o77#a77;,e77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,the term and inserting the following3 7i7 ,in general ,the term 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7ii7 ,exclusion ,the term cellulosic biofuel does not include any renewable fuel derived from a corn kernel-based feedstock4 4 #d4 ,renewable biomass 7a7 ,prohibition on invasive species ,section #baa7o77#a77;,i7 of the ,clean ,air ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gede7o77#a77;,i77 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating clauses 7i7 through 7vii7 as subclauses 7,i7 through 7,,vii71 respectively1 and indenting the subclauses appropriately2 7#b7 in the matter preceding subclause 7,i7 7as so redesignated71 by striking ,the term and inserting the following3 7i7 ,in general ,the term 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7ii7 ,exclusion ,the term renewable biomass does not include any species or variety of plant that1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 in consultation with other appropriate ,federal and ,state agencies1 is-- 7,i7 invasive2 7,,ii7 noxious2 or 7,,iii7 potentially invasive1 as determined using-- 7aa7 a credible risk assessment tool2 or 7bb7 any other credible source4 4 7b7 ,ensuring compliance 7#a7 ,records ,the ,administrator shall revise the regulations promulgated pursuant to section #baa7o7 of the ,clean ,air ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gede7o77 to require that a domestic producer of a crop-based renewable fuel shall meet the reporting and records requirements specified in subsections 7c7 and 7d7 of section #hj4aded of title #dj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations71 to verify that feedstocks used by the producer are renewable biomass4 7#b7 ,annual analysis ,section #baa7o77#aa7 of the ,clean ,air ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gede7o77#aa77 is amended-- 7,a7 in the paragraph heading1 by inserting and analyses after reviews2 7,b7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,c7 as clauses 7i7 through 7iii71 respectively1 and indenting the clauses appropriately2 7,c7 in the matter preceding clause 7i7 7as so redesignated71 by striking ,to allow and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,to allow 2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,annual analysis of feedstocks and land 7i7 ,in general ,not later than ,april #a of each year1 the ,administrator1 in conjunction with the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 shall publish an analysis of the feedstocks and land used during the preceding calendar year to ensure compliance with this subsection1 including an analysis of1 with respect to that preceding calendar year-- 7,i7 the total domestic land area used for commercial agricultural production2 7,,ii7 the total area planted to produce renewable biomass crops 7including corn and soy7 used to generate credits under this subsection2 7,,iii7 the total area reported to the ,department of ,agriculture to be new breakings1 including a description of-- 7aa7 the number of acres that were previously-- 7,,aa7 wetlands1 pasture1 rangeland1 or grasslands enrolled in the conservation reserve program established under subchapter ,b of chapter #a of subtitle ,d of title ,,xii of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chca et seq472 or 7,,bb7 other sensitive land2 and 7bb7 the crops planted on those acres2 7,,iv7 the likelihood that renewable fuels were produced from feedstocks that do not qualify as renewable biomass2 7,v7 the number1 scope1 and outcomes of any enforcement actions carried out by the ,administrator in response to noncompliance with the reporting and recordkeeping requirements of this subsection2 and 7,,vi7 any documented case in which a credit was generated pursuant to this subsection for a fuel that is not considered to be renewable biomass4 7ii7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,administrator and the ,secretary of ,agriculture such sums as are necessary for each fiscal year to carry out this subparagraph4 4 #e4 ,strengthening environmental standards 7a7 ,elimination of grandfather clause 7#a7 ,in general ,section #baa7o77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,clean ,air ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gede7o77#b77;,a77i77 is amended1 in the second sentence1 by striking 1 in the case of any such renewable fuel produced from new facilities that commence construction after the date of enactment of this sentence14 7#b7 ,effective date ,the amendment made by paragraph 7#a7 takes effect on ,january #a1 #bjba4 7b7 ,elimination of modifications to greenhouse gas reduction percentages 7#a7 ,in general ,section #baa7o7 of the ,clean ,air ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gede7o77 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#d72 and 7,b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#e7 through 7#ab7 as paragraphs 7#d7 through 7#aa71 respectively4 7#b7 ,conforming amendments ,section #baa7o7 of the ,clean ,air ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gede7o77 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a77ii77,,ii77cc71 by striking paragraph 7#e7 and inserting paragraph 7#d72 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c77;,c77ii71 by striking paragraph 7#i7 and inserting paragraph 7#h72 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,a77iii7 of paragraph 7#d7 7as redesignated by paragraph 7#a77;,b771 by striking paragraph 7#i77;,c7 and inserting paragraph 7#h77;,c72 7,d7 in subparagraph 7,d77ii7 of paragraph 7#g7 7as redesignated by paragraph 7#a77;,b771 by striking paragraph 7#g7 and inserting paragraph 7#f72 and 7,e7 in subparagraph 7,c7 of paragraph 7#h7 7as redesignated by paragraph 7#a77;,b771 by striking paragraph 7#e7 and inserting paragraph 7#d74 #f4 ,applicable volumes2 sunset 7a7 ,in general ,section #baa7o77#b7 of the ,clean ,air ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gede7o77#b77 is amended by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,b7 ,applicable volumes2 sunset 7i7 ,conventional biofuel ,for purposes of subparagraph 7,a71 the applicable volume of renewable fuel that is not cellulosic biofuel1 biomass-based diesel1 or any other advanced biofuel shall be-- 7,i7 for calendar year #bjbj1 #ae1jjj1jjj1jjj gallons2 7,,ii7 for calendar year #bjba1 #ae1jjj1jjj1jjj gallons2 7,,iii7 for calendar year #bjbb1 #ae1jjj1jjj1jjj gallons2 7,,iv7 for calendar year #bjbc1 #ae1jjj1jjj1jjj gallons2 7,v7 for calendar year #bjbd1 #ac1jjj1jjj1jjj gallons2 7,,vi7 for calendar year #bjbe1 #aa1jjj1jjj1jjj gallons2 7,,vii7 for calendar year #bjbf1 #i1jjj1jjj1jjj gallons2 7,,viii7 for calendar year #bjbg1 #g1jjj1jjj1jjj gallons2 7,,ix7 for calendar year #bjbh1 #e1jjj1jjj1jjj gallons2 7,x7 for calendar year #bjbi1 #c1jjj1jjj1jjj gallons2 and 7,,xi7 for calendar year #bjcj1 #a1jjj1jjj1jjj gallons4 7ii7 ,cellulosic biofuel1 biomass-based diesel1 and other advanced biofuel 7,i7 ,in general ,subject to subclause 7,,iii71 not later than ,march #a of each calendar year1 the ,administrator shall establish for the calendar year that the applicable volume of cellulosic biofuel1 biomass-based diesel1 and advanced biofuel 7other than cellulosic biofuel and biomass-based diesel7 for purposes of subparagraph 7,a7 shall be equal to the actual volume of cellulosic biofuel1 biomass-based diesel1 or advanced biofuel 7other than cellulosic biofuel and biomass-based diesel71 respectively1 produced during the preceding calendar year1 as determined under subclause 7,,ii74 7,,ii7 ,determination of actual production 7aa7 ,in general ,not later than ,february #bh of each calendar year1 the ,administrator shall determine the actual volume of cellulosic biofuel1 biomass-based diesel1 and advanced biofuel 7other than cellulosic biofuel and biomass-based diesel7 produced during the preceding calendar year1 based on information from the ,moderated ,transaction ,system of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency4 7bb7 ,mid-year review ,not later than ,september #a of each calendar year1 the ,administrator shall adjust the applicable volume requirement under subclause 7,i7 for the calendar year for cellulosic biofuel1 biomass-based diesel1 or other advanced biofuel to reflect any increase in production during that calendar year1 based on information from the ,moderated ,transaction ,system4 7,,iii7 ,limitation ,notwithstanding any other provision of this clause1 the applicable volume of biomass-based diesel or advanced biofuel 7other than biomass-based diesel and cellulosic biofuel7 established pursuant to subclause 7,i7 for any calendar year shall not exceed #b1jjj1jjj1jjj gallons4 7iii7 ,limitation on virgin vegetable oils 7,i7 ,definition of virgin vegetable oil 7aa7 ,in general ,in this clause1 the term virgin vegetable oil means any oil pressed directly from a harvested crop1 including soybean1 canola1 peanut1 and palm crops4 7bb7 ,exclusion ,in this clause1 the term virgin vegetable oil does not include any recycled or waste oil1 such as-- 7,,aa7 used cooking oil2 or 7,,bb7 any other waste oil that is no longer usable for human or animal consumption4 7,,ii7 ,limitation ,for each calendar year1 not more than #a1jjj1jjj1jjj gallons of biomass-based diesel derived from a virgin vegetable oil or a bioenergy production byproduct that is suitable as animal feed may be used to satisfy the applicable volume of biomass-based diesel required under this paragraph4 7iv7 ,sunset 7,i7 ,in general ,the requirement under this paragraph that transportation fuel sold or introduced into commerce in the ,united ,states 7except in noncontiguous ,states or territories71 on an annual average basis1 shall contain at least an applicable volume of any renewable fuel that is not cellulosic biofuel shall cease to apply on ,january #a1 #bjca4 7,,ii7 ,cellulosic biofuel ,the requirement under this paragraph that transportation fuel sold or introduced into commerce in the ,united ,states 7except in noncontiguous ,states or territories71 on an annual average basis1 shall contain at least an applicable volume of renewable fuel that is cellulosic biofuel shall cease to apply beginning on the earlier of-- 7aa7 ,january #a1 #bjcg2 and 7bb7 ,january #a of the calendar year beginning after the first calendar year during which a total of not less than #b1jjj1jjj1jjj gallons of cellulosic biofuel is produced4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendments ,section #baa7o77#c7 of the ,clean ,air ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gede7o77#c77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subparagraph 7,a72 7#b7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c7 as subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b71 respectively2 7#c7 in subparagraph 7,a7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 in clause 7i7-- 7i7 by striking ,not later than ,november #cj of each of calendar years #bjje through #bjba1 based on the estimate provided under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency and inserting ,not later than ,march #a of each calendar year1 the ,administrator2 and 7ii7 by striking the following and inserting that2 and 7,b7 in clause 7ii77,,iii71 by striking subparagraph 7,c77i7 and inserting subparagraph 7,b77i72 and 7#d7 in clause 7i7 of subparagraph 7,b7 7as so redesignated71 by striking subparagraph 7,b77ii77,i7 and inserting subparagraph 7,a77ii77,i74 #g4 ,alleviating ethanol blend wall ,section #baa7o77#c7 of the ,clean ,air ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gede7o77#c77 is amended1 in subparagraph 7,a7 7as redesignated by section #f7;b77#b771 by adding at the end the following3 7iii7 ,limitation 7,i7 ,introduction into commerce of conventional biofuel 7aa7 ,in general ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#b77;,b71 subject to item 7bb71 the ,administrator shall not establish any renewable fuel obligation for a calendar year under this subsection that would result1 directly or indirectly1 in the introduction into commerce in the ,united ,states of a total volume of conventional biofuel contained in transportation fuel that is greater than #i4g percent of the total volume of gasoline projected to be sold or introduced into commerce in the ,united ,states for that calendar year4 7bb7 ,prioritization ,in carrying out this subparagraph1 the ,administrator shall give priority to the consumption of commercially available ethanol that is cellulosic biofuel before the consumption of conventional biofuel4 7,,ii7 ,applicability ,the limitation under subclause 7,i7 shall apply without regard to the available supply of credits generated during any preceding calendar year pursuant to paragraph 7#d74 7,,iii7 ,,eia estimate 7aa7 ,in general ,for purposes of subclause 7,i71 for each calendar year1 the ,administrator shall request from the ,administrator of the ,energy ,information ,administration1 and use without alteration1 an estimate of the total volume of gasoline projected to be sold or introduced into commerce in the ,united ,states during that calendar year4 7bb7 ,requirement ,the ,administrator of the ,energy ,information ,administration shall provide to the ,administrator each estimate requested pursuant to item 7aa7 relating to a calendar year by not later than ,february #bh of that calendar year4 4 #h4 ,cellulosic biofuel credits ,section #baa7o7 of the ,clean ,air ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gede7o77 is amended1 in paragraph 7#d7 7as redesignated by section #e7;b77#a77;,b77-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,c7-- 7,a7 by striking ,a credit and inserting the following3 7i7 ,in general ,subject to clause 7ii71 a credit 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7ii7 ,cellulosic biofuel credits ,notwithstanding clause 7i71 a cellulosic biofuel credit generated pursuant to this paragraph shall be valid to demonstrate compliance with paragraph 7#b7 for-- 7,i7 the calendar year during which the credit is generated2 and 7,,ii7 the following calendar year4 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,f7 ,no limitation on generation of cellulosic biofuel credits ,the regulations promulgated pursuant to paragraph 7#b77;,a7 shall provide that the number of cellulosic biofuel credits that may be generated for any calendar year pursuant to this paragraph shall not be limited to the applicable volume determined under paragraph 7#b77;,b7 of cellulosic biofuel for that year4 4 #i4 ,waivers ,section #baa7o7 of the ,clean ,air ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gede7o77 is amended1 in paragraph 7#f7 7as redesignated by section #e7;b77#a77;,b77-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking may waive and inserting shall waive2 and 7,b7 in clause 7i71 by inserting 1 independently or in conjunction with other factors1 after implementation of the requirement2 and 7#b7 by striking subparagraphs 7,d7 through 7,f74 #aj4 ,land tenure 7a7 ,approval of renewable fuel pathway ,in determining whether to approve a renewable fuel pathway for purposes of the renewable fuel program under section #baa7o7 of the ,clean ,air ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gede7o771 the ,administrator-- 7#a7 shall take into consideration the risk that production of an applicable feedstock for the pathway will contribute to the acquisition of land in a manner that violates the land tenure rights of any individual or community2 and 7#b7 shall not approve such a feedstock or pathway if1 based on the consideration under paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator determines that there exists a significant risk described in that paragraph4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,agriculture and the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 shall publish a report that describes the impact of the renewable fuel program under section #baa7o7 of the ,clean ,air ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gede7o77 on-- 7#a7 domestic farm ownership consolidation2 and 7#b7 global land acquisition1 including the acquisition of land in a manner that violates the land tenure rights of any individual or community4 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this section4 #aa4 ,comprehensive assessment of implications on use of mid-level ethanol blends 7a7 ,definition of mid-,level ethanol blend ,in this section1 the term mid-level ethanol blend means an ethanol-gasoline blend that-- 7#a7 contains more than #aj but not more than #bj percent ethanol by volume2 and 7#b7 is intended to be used in any conventional1 gasoline-powered-- 7,a7 onroad1 nonroad1 or marine engine2 or 7,b7 onroad or nonroad vehicle4 7b7 ,assessment 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator1 acting through the ,assistant ,administrators of the ,office of ,research and ,development and the ,office of ,air and ,radiation1 shall-- 7,a7 not later than #de days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 enter into an agreement with the ,national ,academy of ,sciences under which the ,academy shall provide to the ,assistant ,administrators1 by not later than #ah months after that date of enactment1 a comprehensive assessment of the scientific and technical research regarding the implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends1 as compared to the use of gasoline blends containing #aj percent or #j percent ethanol1 in accordance with paragraph 7#b72 and 7,b7 not later than #cj days after the date of receipt of the results of the assessment under subparagraph 7,a71 submit to the ,committees on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology and ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate a report describing the findings of the assessment1 together with a statement describing the agreement or disagreement of the ,assistant ,administrators with each finding4 7#b7 ,contents ,the assessment under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 shall include each of the following3 7,a7 ,an evaluation of the short- and long-term environmental1 safety1 durability1 and performance effects of the introduction of mid-level ethanol blends on onroad1 nonroad1 and marine engines1 onroad and nonroad vehicles1 and related equipment-- 7i7 taking into consideration-- 7,i7 the impacts of mid-level ethanol blends or blends with higher ethanol concentrations as certification fuels2 and 7,,ii7 the effect of mid-level ethanol blends on emissions of carbon dioxide1 taking into consideration such emissions from the lifecycle production of the mid-level ethanol blends1 as compared to gasoline blends containing #aj percent or #j percent ethanol2 and 7ii7 including-- 7,i7 a review of all available scientific evidence1 including all relevant government and industry data and testing1 including data relied on by the ,administrator1 as contained in-- 7aa7 the notice entitled ,partial ,grant and ,partial ,denial of ,clean ,air ,act ,waiver ,application ,submitted by ,growth ,energy ,to ,increase the ,allowable ,ethanol ,content of ,gasoline to #ae ,percent2 ,decision of the ,administrator 7#ge ,fed4 ,reg4 #fhjid 7,november #d1 #bjaj772 7bb7 the notice entitled ,partial ,grant of ,clean ,air ,act ,waiver ,application ,submitted by ,growth ,energy ,to ,increase the ,allowable ,ethanol ,content of ,gasoline to #ae ,percent2 ,decision of the ,administrator 7#gf ,fed4 ,reg4 #dffb 7,january #bf1 #bjaa772 and 7cc7 the final rule of the ,administrator entitled ,regulation ,to ,mitigate the ,misfueling of ,vehicles and ,engines ,with ,gasoline ,containing ,greater ,than ,ten ,volume ,percent ,ethanol and ,modifications to the ,reformulated and ,conventional ,gasoline ,programs 7#gf ,fed4 ,reg4 #dddjf 7,july #be1 #bjaa772 and 7,,ii7 an identification of gaps in understanding and research needs relating to-- 7aa7 tailpipe emissions2 7bb7 evaporative emissions2 7cc7 engine and fuel system durability2 7dd7 onboard diagnostics2 7ee7 emissions inventory and other modeling effects2 7ff7 materials compatibility2 7gg7 operability and drivability2 7hh7 fuel efficiency2 7ii7 fuel economy2 7jj7 consumer education and satisfaction2 7kk7 cost-effectiveness for consumers2 7ll7 catalyst durability2 7mm7 durability of storage tanks1 piping1 and dispensers for retail use2 7nn7 lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions of ,,eo1 ,e#aj1 ,e#ae1 and ,e#he ethanol blends2 and 7oo7 smog formation4 7,b7 ,an identification of areas of research1 development1 and testing necessary-- 7i7 to ensure that existing motor fuel infrastructure is not adversely impacted by mid-level ethanol blends1 including an examination of the potential impacts of mid-level ethanol blends on metal1 plastic1 rubber1 or any other materials used in pipes or storage tanks2 and 7ii7 to reduce the risk of misfueling by users at various points in the distribution and supply chains1 including at bulk storage1 retail storage1 and distribution configurations1 through an assessment of-- 7,i7 the best methods and practices to prevent misfueling2 7,,ii7 misfueling mitigation strategies for blender pumps1 including-- 7aa7 volumetric purchase requirements2 and 7bb7 labeling requirements2 7,,iii7 the adequacy of misfueling mitigation plans approved by the ,environmental ,protection ,agency2 and 7,,iv7 the technical standards and recommendations regarding fuel pump labeling of-- 7aa7 the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology2 7bb7 the ,american ,national ,standards ,institute2 and 7cc7 the ,international ,organization for ,standardization4 7c7 ,clarification of ,reid ,vapor ,pressure ,waiver ,paragraph 7#d7 of section #baa7;h7 of the ,clean ,air ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gede7;h77#d77 is amended by inserting not more than before #aj percent4 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this section4 #ab4 ,fees2 ,private ,land ,protection and ,restoration ,fund 7a7 ,fees 7#a7 ,assessment and collection ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall establish-- 7,a7 a #a-time fee of #j4aj per credit generated pursuant to paragraph 7#d7 of section #baa7o7 of the ,clean ,air ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gede7o77 7as redesignated by section #e7;b77#a77;,b771 to be assessed at the time the credit is used to comply with the requirements of that section2 and 7,b7 procedures for the assessment and payment of the fee4 7#b7 ,deposits ,any fee assessed and paid pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall be deposited in the ,private ,land ,protection and ,restoration ,fund established by subsection 7b77#a74 7b7 ,private ,land ,protection and ,restoration ,fund 7#a7 ,establishment ,there is established in the ,treasury of the ,united ,states a fund1 to be known as the ,private ,land ,protection and ,restoration ,fund 7referred to in this subsection as the ,fund74 7#b7 ,amounts ,the ,fund shall consist of-- 7,a7 amounts deposited in the ,fund under subsection 7a77#b72 and 7,b7 any amounts appropriated to the ,fund4 7#c7 ,expenditures 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 the amounts in the ,fund shall be available1 without appropriation1 to the ,secretary of the ,interior1 acting in consultation with the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 for existing programs1 the purposes of which are to protect1 conserve1 or restore the types of habitat and wildlife that are most impacted by the conversion of native habitat to crop production1 including grasslands1 wetlands1 forests1 and adjacent waterways in areas that have experienced significant expansion of corn and soy production since ,january #a1 #bjjg4 7,b7 ,limitation ,of the amounts in the ,fund1 not more than #cj percent may be used during any calendar year for existing programs described in subparagraph 7,a7 that provide grants to ,states to carry out the purposes described in that subparagraph4 7#d7 ,prohibition on land acquisition 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,interior1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 may not use amounts in the ,fund to purchase or otherwise acquire land4 7,b7 ,effect of paragraph ,nothing in this paragraph prevents the ,secretary of the ,interior1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 from establishing a conservation easement with a private landowner4