Two U.S. Congressmen Peter Deutsch (D-FL) and Cliff Stearns (R-FL) have introduced legislation designed to promote oil bypass filtration as a means of saving on motor oil costs and protecting the environment against groundwater pollution.
In introducing his legislation to the U. S. House Energy and Commerce Committee, Congressman Deutsch stated that the purpose of his legislation is "to promote the use of oil bypass filtration technology (OBF) in vehicles by (1) directing the Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency to conduct a joint study on the benefits of OBF in terms of reduced demand for oil and potential environmental benefits; (2) to require the Secretary and Administrator to examine the feasibility of using OBF in the Federal motor vehicle fleet; and (3) to modify the Federal Energy Star Program to add to the list of covered products, devices to extend the life of motor vehicle oil."
The new bill was accepted by the committee and is now proposed to be Section 163 of The Energy Advancement and Conservation Act of 2001 (HR2587).
Kevin G. Kroger, president/COO of puraDYN Filter Technologies Inc. stated that Congress' recognition of the technology to significantly extend oil drain intervals in Federal and other vehicle fleets as a means of saving money and promoting the environment is extremely valuable to the oil bypass filtration industry. Kroger said his company has long recognized that oil bypass filtration is an efficient and proven way for operators of large fleets to save huge amounts of money on oil and maintenance costs, and simultaneously save on the costs and trouble of disposing of used oil. The company manufactures and markets the puraDYN By-Pass Oil Filtration System.
Company officials stated that its representatives in Washington are working closely with senior officials in the Bush administration to assist the president in his efforts nationally to promote environmental protection, conservation of energy resources and technological solutions to reduce the nation's reliance on fossil fuels.
