(1) The statewide office of renewable fuels is established within the department. The office shall report to the director of the department. The office may employ staff as necessary to carry out the office's duties as prescribed by chapter 292, Laws of 2022, subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose. (2) The purpose of the office is to leverage, support, and integrate with other state agencies to: (a) Accelerate comprehensive market development with assistance along the entire life cycle of renewable fuel projects; (b) Support research into and development and deployment of renewable fuel and the production, distribution, and use of renewable and green electrolytic hydrogen and their derivatives, as well as product engineering and manufacturing relating to the production and use of such hydrogen and its derivatives; (c) Drive job creation, improve economic vitality, and support the transition to clean energy; (d) Further the development and use of alternative jet fuels as a productive industry in Washington; (e) Enhance resiliency by using renewable fuels, alternative jet fuels, and green electrolytic hydrogen to support climate change mitigation and adaptations; and (f) Partner with overburdened communities to ensure communities equitably benefit from renewable and clean fuels efforts. [ 2023 c 232 s 5; 2022 c 292 s 102.]
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