Part C—Clean Fuel Vehicles
§7581. Definitions
For purposes of this part—
(1) Terms defined in part A
The definitions applicable to part A under
(2) Clean alternative fuel
The term "clean alternative fuel" means any fuel (including methanol, ethanol, or other alcohols (including any mixture thereof containing 85 percent or more by volume of such alcohol with gasoline or other fuels), reformulated gasoline, diesel, natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, and hydrogen) or power source (including electricity) used in a clean-fuel vehicle that complies with the standards and requirements applicable to such vehicle under this subchapter when using such fuel or power source. In the case of any flexible fuel vehicle or dual fuel vehicle, the term "clean alternative fuel" means only a fuel with respect to which such vehicle was certified as a clean-fuel vehicle meeting the standards applicable to clean-fuel vehicles under
(3) NMOG
The term nonmethane organic gas ("NMOG") means the sum of nonoxygenated and oxygenated hydrocarbons contained in a gas sample, including, at a minimum, all oxygenated organic gases containing 5 or fewer carbon atoms (i.e., aldehydes, ketones, alcohols, ethers, etc.), and all known alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, and aromatics containing 12 or fewer carbon atoms. To demonstrate compliance with a NMOG standard, NMOG emissions shall be measured in accordance with the "California Non-Methane Organic Gas Test Procedures". In the case of vehicles using fuels other than base gasoline, the level of NMOG emissions shall be adjusted based on the reactivity of the emissions relative to vehicles using base gasoline.
(4) Base gasoline
The term "base gasoline" means gasoline which meets the following specifications:
| Specifications of Base Gasoline Used as Basis for Reactivity Readjustment: | |
| API gravity | 57.8 |
| Sulfur, ppm | 317 |
| Color | Purple |
| Benzene, vol. % | 1.35 |
| Reid vapor pressure | 8.7 |
| Drivability | 1195 |
| Antiknock index | 87.3 |
| Distillation, D–86 °F | |
| IBP | 92 |
| 10% | 126 |
| 50% | 219 |
| 90% | 327 |
| EP | 414 |
| Hydrocarbon Type, Vol. % FIA: | |
| Aromatics | 30.9 |
| Olefins | 8.2 |
| Saturates | 60.9 |
The Administrator shall modify the definitions of NMOG, base gasoline, and the methods for making reactivity adjustments, to conform to the definitions and method used in California under the Low-Emission Vehicle and Clean Fuel Regulations of the California Air Resources Board, so long as the California definitions are, in the aggregate, at least as protective of public health and welfare as the definitions in this section.
(5) Covered fleet
The term "covered fleet" means 10 or more motor vehicles which are owned or operated by a single person. In determining the number of vehicles owned or operated by a single person for purposes of this paragraph, all motor vehicles owned or operated, leased or otherwise controlled by such person, by any person who controls such person, by any person controlled by such person, and by any person under common control with such person shall be treated as owned by such person. The term "covered fleet" shall not include motor vehicles held for lease or rental to the general public, motor vehicles held for sale by motor vehicle dealers (including demonstration vehicles), motor vehicles used for motor vehicle manufacturer product evaluations or tests, law enforcement and other emergency vehicles, or nonroad vehicles (including farm and construction vehicles).
(6) Covered fleet vehicle
The term "covered fleet vehicle" means only a motor vehicle which is—
(i) in a vehicle class for which standards are applicable under this part; and
(ii) in a covered fleet which is centrally fueled (or capable of being centrally fueled).
No vehicle which under normal operations is garaged at a personal residence at night shall be considered to be a vehicle which is capable of being centrally fueled within the meaning of this paragraph.
(7) Clean-fuel vehicle
The term "clean-fuel vehicle" means a vehicle in a class or category of vehicles which has been certified to meet for any model year the clean-fuel vehicle standards applicable under this part for that model year to clean-fuel vehicles in that class or category.
(July 14, 1955, ch. 360, title II, §241, as added
§7582. Requirements applicable to clean-fuel vehicles
(a) Promulgation of standards
Not later than 24 months after November 15, 1990, the Administrator shall promulgate regulations under this part containing clean-fuel vehicle standards for the clean-fuel vehicles specified in this part.
(b) Other requirements
Clean-fuel vehicles of up to 8,500 gvwr subject to standards set forth in this part shall comply with all motor vehicle requirements of this subchapter (such as requirements relating to on-board diagnostics, evaporative emissions, etc.) which are applicable to conventional gasoline-fueled vehicles of the same category and model year, except as provided in
(c) In-use useful life and testing
(1) In the case of light-duty vehicles and light-duty trucks up to 6,000 lbs gvwr, the useful life for purposes of determining in-use compliance with the standards under
(A) a period of 5 years or 50,000 miles (or the equivalent) whichever first occurs, in the case of standards applicable for purposes of certification at 50,000 miles; and
(B) a period of 10 years or 100,000 miles (or the equivalent) whichever first occurs, in the case of standards applicable for purposes of certification at 100,000 miles, except that in-use testing shall not be done for a period beyond 7 years or 75,000 miles (or the equivalent) whichever first occurs.
(2) In the case of light-duty trucks of more than 6,000 lbs gvwr, the useful life for purposes of determining in-use compliance with the standards under
(A) a period of 5 years or 50,000 miles (or the equivalent) whichever first occurs in the case of standards applicable for purposes of certification at 50,000 miles; and
(B) a period of 11 years or 120,000 miles (or the equivalent) whichever first occurs in the case of standards applicable for purposes of certification at 120,000 miles, except that in-use testing shall not be done for a period beyond 7 years or 90,000 miles (or the equivalent) whichever first occurs.
(July 14, 1955, ch. 360, title II, §242, as added
§7583. Standards for light-duty clean-fuel vehicles
(a) Exhaust standards for light-duty vehicles and certain light-duty trucks
The standards set forth in this subsection shall apply in the case of clean-fuel vehicles which are light-duty trucks of up to 6,000 lbs. gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) (but not including light-duty trucks of more than 3,750 lbs. loaded vehicle weight (lvw)) or light-duty vehicles:
(1) Phase I
Beginning with model year 1996, for the air pollutants specified in the following table, the clean-fuel vehicle standards under this section shall provide that vehicle exhaust emissions shall not exceed the levels specified in the following table:
| Pollutant | NMOG | CO | NOx | PM | HCHO (formaldehyde) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50,000 mile standard | 0.125 | 3.4 | 0.4 | 0.015 | |
| 100,000 mile standard | 0.156 | 4.2 | 0.6 | 0.08* | 0.018 |
Standards are expressed in grams per mile (gpm).
*Standards for particulates (PM) shall apply only to diesel-fueled vehicles.
In the case of the 50,000 mile standards and the 100,000 mile standards, for purposes of certification, the applicable useful life shall be 50,000 miles or 100,000 miles, respectively.
(2) Phase II
Beginning with model year 2001, for air pollutants specified in the following table, the clean-fuel vehicle standards under this section shall provide that vehicle exhaust emissions shall not exceed the levels specified in the following table.
| Pollutant | NMOG | CO | NOx | PM* | HCHO (formaldehyde) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50,000 mile standard | 0.075 | 3.4 | 0.2 | 0.015 | |
| 100,000 mile standard | 0.090 | 4.2 | 0.3 | 0.08 | 0.018 |
Standards are expressed in grams per mile (gpm).
*Standards for particulates (PM) shall apply only to diesel-fueled vehicles.
In the case of the 50,000 mile standards and the 100,000 mile standards, for purposes of certification, the applicable useful life shall be 50,000 miles or 100,000 miles, respectively.
(b) Exhaust standards for light-duty trucks of more than 3,750 lbs. LVW and up to 5,750 lbs. LVW and up to 6,000 lbs. GVWR
The standards set forth in this paragraph 1 shall apply in the case of clean-fuel vehicles which are light-duty trucks of more than 3,750 lbs. loaded vehicle weight (lvw) but not more than 5,750 lbs. lvw and not more than 6,000 lbs. gross weight rating (GVWR):
(1) Phase I
Beginning with model year 1996, for the air pollutants specified in the following table, the clean-fuel vehicle standards under this section shall provide that vehicle exhaust emissions shall not exceed the levels specified in the following table.
| Pollutant | NMOG | CO | NOx | PM* | HCHO (formaldehyde) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50,000 mile standard | 0.160 | 4.4 | 0.7 | 0.018 | |
| 100,000 mile standard | 0.200 | 5.5 | 0.9 | 0.08 | 0.023 |
Standards are expressed in grams per mile (gpm).
*Standards for particulates (PM) shall apply only to diesel-fueled vehicles.
In the case of the 50,000 mile standards and the 100,000 mile standards, for purposes of certification, the applicable useful life shall be 50,000 miles or 100,000 miles, respectively.
(2) Phase II
Beginning with model year 2001, for the air pollutants specified in the following table, the clean-fuel vehicle standards under this section shall provide that vehicle exhaust emissions shall not exceed the levels specified in the following table.
| Pollutant | NMOG | CO | NOx | PM* | HCHO (formaldehyde) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50,000 mile standard | 0.100 | 4.4 | 0.4 | 0.018 | |
| 100,000 mile standard | 0.130 | 5.5 | 0.5 | 0.08 | 0.023 |
Standards are expressed in grams per mile (gpm).
*Standards for particulates (PM) shall apply only to diesel-fueled vehicles.
In the case of the 50,000 mile standards and the 100,000 mile standards, for purposes of certification, the applicable useful life shall be 50,000 miles or 100,000 miles, respectively.
(c) Exhaust standards for light-duty trucks greater than 6,000 lbs. GVWR
The standards set forth in this subsection shall apply in the case of clean-fuel vehicles which are light-duty trucks of more than 6,000 lbs. gross weight rating (GVWR) and less than or equal to 8,500 lbs. GVWR, beginning with model year 1998. For the air pollutants specified in the following table, the clean-fuel vehicle standards under this section shall provide that vehicle exhaust emissions of vehicles within the test weight categories specified in the following table shall not exceed the levels specified in such table.
| Pollutant | NMOG | CO | NOx | PM* | HCHO (formaldehyde) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50,000 mile standard | 0.125 | 3.4 | 0.4** | 0.015 | |
| 120,000 mile standard | 0.180 | 5.0 | 0.6 | 0.08 | 0.022 |
| Pollutant | NMOG | CO | NOx | PM* | HCHO (formaldehyde) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50,000 mile standard | 0.160 | 4.4 | 0.7** | 0.018 | |
| 120,000 mile standard | 0.230 | 6.4 | 1.0 | 0.10 | 0.027 |
| Pollutant | NMOG | CO | NOx | PM* | HCHO (formaldehyde) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50,000 mile standard | 0.195 | 5.0 | 1.1** | 0.022 | |
| 120,000 mile standard | 0.280 | 7.3 | 1.5 | 0.12 | 0.032 |
Standards are expressed in grams per mile (gpm).
*Standards for particulates (PM) shall apply only to diesel-fueled vehicles.
**Standard not applicable to diesel-fueled vehicles.
For the 50,000 mile standards and the 120,000 mile standards set forth in the table, the applicable useful life for purposes of certification shall be 50,000 miles or 120,000 miles, respectively.
(d) Flexible and dual-fuel vehicles
(1) In general
The Administrator shall establish standards and requirements under this section for the model year 1996 and thereafter for vehicles weighing not more than 8,500 lbs. gvwr which are capable of operating on more than one fuel. Such standards shall require that such vehicles meet the exhaust standards applicable under subsection 2 (a), (b), and (c) for CO, NOx, and HCHO, and if appropriate, PM for single-fuel vehicles of the same vehicle category and model year.
(2) Exhaust NMOG standard for operation on clean alternative fuel
In addition to standards for the pollutants referred to in paragraph (1), the standards established under paragraph (1) shall require that vehicle exhaust emissions of NMOG not exceed the levels (expressed in grams per mile) specified in the tables below when the vehicle is operated on the clean alternative fuel for which such vehicle is certified:
| Vehicle Type | Column A (50,000 mi.) Standard (gpm) | Column B (100,000 mi.) Standard (gpm) |
|---|---|---|
| Beginning MY 1996: | ||
| LDT's (0–3,750 lbs. LVW) and light-duty vehicles | 0.125 | 0.156 |
| LDT's (3,751–5,750 lbs. LVW) | 0.160 | 0.20 |
| Beginning MY 2001: | ||
| LDT's (0–3,750 lbs. LVW) and light-duty vehicles | 0.075 | 0.090 |
| LDT's (3,751–5,750 lbs. LVW) | 0.100 | 0.130 |
For standards under column A, for purposes of certification under
For standards under column B, for purposes of certification under
| Vehicle Type | Column A (50,000 mi.) Standard | Column B (120,000 mi.) Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Beginning MY 1998: | ||
| LDT's (0–3,750 lbs. TW) | 0.125 | 0.180 |
| LDT's (3,751–5,750 lbs. TW) | 0.160 | 0.230 |
| LDT's (above 5,750 lbs. TW) | 0.195 | 0.280 |
For standards under column A, for purposes of certification under
For standards under column B, for purposes of certification under
(3) NMOG standard for operation on conventional fuel
In addition to the standards referred to in paragraph (1), the standards established under paragraph (1) shall require that vehicle exhaust emissions of NMOG not exceed the levels (expressed in grams per mile) specified in the tables below:
| Vehicle Type | Column A (50,000 mi.) Standard (gpm) | Column B (100,000 mi.) Standard (gpm) |
|---|---|---|
| Beginning MY 1996: | ||
| LDT's (0–3,750 lbs. LVW) and light-duty vehicles | 0.25 | 0.31 |
| LDT's (3,751–5,750 lbs. LVW) | 0.32 | 0.40 |
| Beginning MY 2001: | ||
| LDT's (0–3,750 lbs. LVW) and light-duty vehicles | 0.125 | 0.156 |
| LDT's (3,751–5,750 lbs. LVW) | 0.160 | 0.200 |
For standards under column A, for purposes of certification under
For standards under column B, for purposes of certification under
| Vehicle Type | Column A (50,000 mi.) Standard | Column B (120,000 mi.) Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Beginning MY 1998: | ||
| LDT's (0–3,750 lbs. TW) | 0.25 | 0.36 |
| LDT's (3,751–5,750 lbs. TW) | 0.32 | 0.46 |
| LDT's (above 5,750 lbs. TW) | 0.39 | 0.56 |
For standards under column A, for purposes of certification under
For standards under column B, for purposes of certification under
(e) Replacement by CARB standards
(1) Single set of CARB standards
If the State of California promulgates regulations establishing and implementing a single set of standards applicable in California pursuant to a waiver approved under
(2) Multiple sets of CARB standards
If the State of California promulgates regulations establishing and implementing several different sets of standards applicable in California pursuant to a waiver approved under
(f) Less stringent CARB standards
If the Low-Emission Vehicle and Clean Fuels Regulations of the California Air Resources Board applicable to any category of vehicles referred to in subsection (a), (b), (c), or (d) of this section are modified after November 15, 1990, to provide an emissions standard which is less stringent than the otherwise applicable standard set forth in subsection (a), (b), (c), or (d), or if any effective date contained in such regulations is delayed, such modified standards or such delay (or both, as the case may be) shall apply, for an interim period, in lieu of the standard or effective date otherwise applicable under subsection (a), (b), (c), or (d) to any vehicles covered by such modified standard or delayed effective date. The interim period shall be a period of not more than 2 model years from the effective date otherwise applicable under subsection (a), (b), (c), or (d). After such interim period, the otherwise applicable standard set forth in subsection (a), (b), (c), or (d) shall take effect with respect to such vehicles (unless subsequently replaced under subsection (e)).
(g) Not applicable to heavy-duty vehicles
Notwithstanding any provision of the Low-Emission Vehicle and Clean Fuels Regulations of the California Air Resources Board nothing in this section shall apply to heavy-duty engines in vehicles of more than 8,500 lbs. GVWR.
(July 14, 1955, ch. 360, title II, §243, as added
1 So in original. Probably should be "subsection".
2 So in original. Probably should be "subsections".
§7584. Administration and enforcement as per California standards
Where the numerical clean-fuel vehicle standards applicable under this part to vehicles of not more than 8,500 lbs. GVWR are the same as numerical emission standards applicable in California under the Low-Emission Vehicle and Clean Fuels Regulations of the California Air Resources Board ("CARB"), such standards shall be administered and enforced by the Administrator—
(1) in the same manner and with the same flexibility as the State of California administers and enforces corresponding standards applicable under the Low-Emission Vehicle and Clean Fuels Regulations of the California Air Resources Board ("CARB"); and
(2) subject to the same requirements, and utilizing the same interpretations and policy judgments, as are applicable in the case of such CARB standards, including, but not limited to, requirements regarding certification, production-line testing, and in-use compliance,
unless the Administrator determines (in promulgating the rules establishing the clean fuel vehicle program under this section) that any such administration and enforcement would not meet the criteria for a waiver under
(July 14, 1955, ch. 360, title II, §244, as added
§7585. Standards for heavy-duty clean-fuel vehicles (GVWR above 8,500 up to 26,000 lbs.)
(a) Model years after 1997; combined NOx and NMHC standard
For classes or categories of heavy-duty vehicles or engines manufactured for the model year 1998 or thereafter and having a GVWR greater than 8,500 lbs. and up to 26,000 lbs. GVWR, the standards under this part for clean-fuel vehicles shall require that combined emissions of oxides of nitrogen (NOx) and nonmethane hydrocarbons (NMHC) shall not exceed 3.15 grams per brake horsepower hour (equivalent to 50 percent of the combined emission standards applicable under
(b) Revised standards that are less stringent
(1) The Administrator may promulgate a revised less stringent standard for the vehicles or engines referred to in subsection (a) if the Administrator determines that the 50 percent reduction required under subsection (a) is not technologically feasible for clean diesel-fueled vehicles and engines, taking into account durability, costs, lead time, safety, and other relevant factors. To provide adequate lead time the Administrator shall make a determination with regard to the technological feasibility of such 50 percent reduction before December 31, 1993.
(2) Any person may at any time petition the Administrator to make a determination under paragraph (1). The Administrator shall act on such a petition within 6 months after the petition is filed.
(3) Any revised less stringent standards promulgated as provided in this subsection shall require at least a 30 percent reduction in lieu of the 50 percent reduction referred to in paragraph (1).
(July 14, 1955, ch. 360, title II, §245, as added
§7586. Centrally fueled fleets
(a) Fleet program required for certain nonattainment areas
(1) SIP revision
Each State in which there is located all or part of a covered area (as defined in paragraph (2)) shall submit, within 42 months after November 15, 1990, a State implementation plan revision under
(2) Covered areas
For purposes of this subsection, each of the following shall be a "covered area":
(A) Ozone nonattainment areas
Any ozone nonattainment area with a 1980 population of 250,000 or more classified under subpart 2 of part D of subchapter I of this chapter as Serious, Severe, or Extreme based on data for the calendar years 1987, 1988, and 1989. In determining the ozone nonattainment areas to be treated as covered areas pursuant to this subparagraph, the Administrator shall use the most recent interpretation methodology issued by the Administrator prior to November 15, 1990.
(B) Carbon monoxide nonattainment areas
Any carbon monoxide nonattainment area with a 1980 population of 250,000 or more and a carbon monoxide design value at or above 16.0 parts per million based on data for calendar years 1988 and 1989 (as calculated according to the most recent interpretation methodology issued prior to November 15, 1990, by the United States Environmental Protection Agency), excluding those carbon monoxide nonattainment areas in which mobile sources do not contribute significantly to carbon monoxide exceedances.
(3) Plan revisions for reclassified areas
In the case of ozone nonattainment areas reclassified as Serious, Severe, or Extreme under part D of subchapter I with a 1980 population of 250,000 or more, the State shall submit a plan revision meeting the requirements of this subsection within 1 year after reclassification. Such plan revision shall implement the requirements applicable under this subsection at the time of reclassification and thereafter, except that the Administrator may adjust for a limited period the deadlines for compliance where compliance with such deadlines would be infeasible.
(4) Consultation; consideration of factors
Each State required to submit an implementation plan revision under this subsection shall develop such revision in consultation with fleet operators, vehicle manufacturers, fuel producers and distributors, motor vehicle fuel, and other interested parties, taking into consideration operational range, specialty uses, vehicle and fuel availability, costs, safety, resale values of vehicles and equipment and other relevant factors.
(b) Phase-in of requirements
The plan revision required under this section shall contain provisions requiring that at least a specified percentage of all new covered fleet vehicles in model year 1998 and thereafter purchased by each covered fleet operator in each covered area shall be clean-fuel vehicles and shall use clean alternative fuels when operating in the covered area. For the applicable model years (MY) specified in the following table and thereafter, the specified percentage shall be as provided in the table for the vehicle types set forth in the table:
| Vehicle Type | MY1998 | MY1999 | MY2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light-duty trucks up to 6,000 lbs. GVWR and light-duty vehicles | 30% | 50% | 70% |
| Heavy-duty trucks above 8,500 lbs. GVWR | 50% | 50% | 50% |
The term MY refers to model year.
(c) Accelerated standard for light-duty trucks up to 6,000 lbs. GVWR and light-duty vehicles
Notwithstanding the model years for which clean-fuel vehicle standards are applicable as provided in
(1) The first model year after model year 1997 in which new light-duty trucks up to 6,000 lbs. GVWR and light-duty vehicles which comply with the model year 2001 standards under
(2) Model year 2001.
Whenever the effective date of subsection (b) is delayed pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection, the phase-in schedule under subsection (b) shall be modified to commence with the model year referred to in paragraph (1) in lieu of model year 1998.
(d) Choice of vehicles and fuel
The plan revision under this subsection shall provide that the choice of clean-fuel vehicles and clean alternative fuels shall be made by the covered fleet operator subject to the requirements of this subsection.
(e) Availability of clean alternative fuel
The plan revision shall require fuel providers to make clean alternative fuel available to covered fleet operators at locations at which covered fleet vehicles are centrally fueled.
(f) Credits
(1) Issuance of credits
The State plan revision required under this section shall provide for the issuance by the State of appropriate credits to a fleet operator for any of the following (or any combination thereof):
(A) The purchase of more clean-fuel vehicles than required under this section.
(B) The purchase of clean fuel 2 vehicles which meet more stringent standards established by the Administrator pursuant to paragraph (4).
(C) The purchase of vehicles in categories which are not covered by this section but which meet standards established for such vehicles under paragraph (4).
(2) Use of credits; limitations based on weight classes
(A) Use of credits
Credits under this subsection may be used by the person holding such credits to demonstrate compliance with this section or may be traded or sold for use by any other person to demonstrate compliance with other requirements applicable under this section in the same nonattainment area. Credits obtained at any time may be held or banked for use at any later time, and when so used, such credits shall maintain the same value as if used at an earlier date.
(B) Limitations based on weight classes
Credits issued with respect to the purchase of vehicles of up to 8,500 lbs. GVWR may not be used to demonstrate compliance by any person with the requirements applicable under this subsection to vehicles of more than 8,500 lbs. GVWR. Credits issued with respect to the purchase of vehicles of more than 8,500 lbs. GVWR may not be used to demonstrate compliance by any person with the requirements applicable under this subsection to vehicles weighing up to 8,500 lbs. GVWR.
(C) Weighting
Credits issued for purchase of a clean fuel 2 vehicle under this subsection shall be adjusted with appropriate weighting to reflect the level of emission reduction achieved by the vehicle.
(3) Regulations and administration
Within 12 months after November 15, 1990, the Administrator shall promulgate regulations for such credit program. The State shall administer the credit program established under this subsection.
(4) Standards for issuing credits for cleaner vehicles
Solely for purposes of issuing credits under paragraph (1)(B), the Administrator shall establish under this paragraph standards for Ultra-Low Emission Vehicles ("ULEV"s) and Zero Emissions Vehicles ("ZEV"s) which shall be more stringent than those otherwise applicable to clean-fuel vehicles under this part. The Administrator shall certify clean fuel 2 vehicles as complying with such more stringent standards, and administer and enforce such more stringent standards, in the same manner as in the case of the otherwise applicable clean-fuel vehicle standards established under this section. The standards established by the Administrator under this paragraph for vehicles under 8,500 lbs. GVWR or greater shall conform as closely as possible to standards which are established by the State of California for ULEV and ZEV vehicles in the same class. For vehicles of 8,500 lbs. GVWR or more, the Administrator shall promulgate comparable standards for purposes of this subsection.
(5) Early fleet credits
The State plan revision shall provide credits under this subsection to fleet operators that purchase vehicles certified to meet clean-fuel vehicle standards under this part during any period after approval of the plan revision and prior to the effective date of the fleet program under this section.
(g) Availability to public
At any facility owned or operated by a department, agency, or instrumentality of the United States where vehicles subject to this subsection are supplied with clean alternative fuel, such fuel shall be offered for sale to the public for use in other vehicles during reasonable business times and subject to national security concerns, unless such fuel is commercially available for vehicles in the vicinity of such Federal facilities.
(h) Transportation control measures
The Administrator shall by rule, within 1 year after November 15, 1990, ensure that certain transportation control measures including time-of-day or day-of-week restrictions, and other similar measures that restrict vehicle usage, do not apply to any clean-fuel vehicle that meets the requirements of this section. This subsection shall apply notwithstanding subchapter I.
(July 14, 1955, ch. 360, title II, §246, as added
1 So in original. Probably should be "light-duty".
2 So in original. Probably should be "clean-fuel".
§7587. Vehicle conversions
(a) Conversion of existing and new conventional vehicles to clean-fuel vehicles
The requirements of
(b) Regulations
The Administrator shall, within 24 months after November 15, 1990, consistent with the requirements of this subchapter applicable to new vehicles, promulgate regulations governing conversions of conventional vehicles to clean-fuel vehicles. Such regulations shall establish criteria for such conversions which will ensure that a converted vehicle will comply with the standards applicable under this part to clean-fuel vehicles. Such regulations shall provide for the application to such conversions of the same provisions of this subchapter (including provisions relating to administration enforcement) as are applicable to standards under section 2 7582, 7583, 7584, and 7585 of this title, except that in the case of conversions the Administrator may modify the applicable regulations implementing such provisions as the Administrator deems necessary to implement this part.
(c) Enforcement
Any person who converts conventional vehicles to clean fuel 1 vehicles pursuant to subsection (b), shall be considered a manufacturer for purposes of
(d) Tampering
The conversion from a vehicle capable of operating on gasoline or diesel fuel only to a clean-fuel vehicle shall not be considered a violation of
(e) Safety
The Secretary of Transportation shall, if necessary, promulgate rules under applicable motor vehicle laws regarding the safety of vehicles converted from existing and new vehicles to clean-fuel vehicles.
(July 14, 1955, ch. 360, title II, §247, as added
1 So in original. Probably should be "clean-fuel".
2 So in original. Probably should be "sections".
§7588. Federal agency fleets
(a) Additional provisions applicable
The provisions of this section shall apply, in addition to the other provisions of this part, in the case of covered fleet vehicles owned or operated by an agency, department, or instrumentality of the United States, except as otherwise provided in subsection (e).
(b) Cost of vehicles to Federal agency
Notwithstanding the provisions of
(c) Limitations on appropriations
Funds appropriated pursuant to the authorization under this paragraph shall be applicable only—
(1) to the portion of the cost of acquisition, maintenance and operation of vehicles acquired under this subparagraph which exceeds the cost of acquisition, maintenance and operation of comparable conventional vehicles;
(2) to the portion of the costs of fuel storage and dispensing equipment attributable to such vehicles which exceeds the costs for such purposes required for conventional vehicles; and
(3) to the portion of the costs of acquisition of clean-fuel vehicles which represents a reduction in revenue from the disposal of such vehicles as compared to revenue resulting from the disposal of comparable conventional vehicles.
(d) Vehicle costs
The incremental cost of vehicles acquired under this part over the cost of comparable conventional vehicles shall not be applied to any calculation with respect to a limitation under law on the maximum cost of individual vehicles which may be required by the United States.
(e) Exemptions
The requirements of this part shall not apply to vehicles with respect to which the Secretary of Defense has certified to the Administrator that an exemption is needed based on national security consideration.
(f) Acquisition requirement
Federal agencies, to the extent practicable, shall obtain clean-fuel vehicles from original equipment manufacturers.
(g) Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be required to carry out the provisions of this section: Provided, That such sums as are appropriated for the Administrator of General Services pursuant to the authorization under this section shall be added to the General Supply Fund established in
(July 14, 1955, ch. 360, title II, §248, as added
Editorial Notes
Codification
In subsec. (b), "
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Abolition of General Supply Fund
The General Supply Fund, referred to in subsec. (g), was abolished and its capital assets and balances transferred to the Acquisition Services Fund by section 3(a)–(c) of
§7589. California pilot test program
(a) Establishment
The Administrator shall establish a pilot program in the State of California to demonstrate the effectiveness of clean-fuel vehicles in controlling air pollution in ozone nonattainment areas.
(b) Applicability
The provisions of this section shall only apply to light-duty trucks and light-duty vehicles, and such provisions shall apply only in the State of California, except as provided in subsection (f).
(c) Program requirements
Not later than 24 months after November 15, 1990, the Administrator shall promulgate regulations establishing requirements under this section applicable in the State of California. The regulations shall provide the following:
(1) Clean-fuel vehicles
Clean-fuel vehicles shall be produced, sold, and distributed (in accordance with normal business practices and applicable franchise agreements) to ultimate purchasers in California (including owners of covered fleets referred to in
| Model Years | Number of Clean-Fuel Vehicles |
|---|---|
| 1996, 1997, 1998 | 150,000 vehicles |
| 1999 and thereafter | 300,000 vehicles |
(2) Clean alternative fuels
(A) Within 2 years after November 15, 1990, the State of California shall submit a revision of the applicable implementation plan under part D of subchapter I and
(B) The State may by regulation grant persons subject to the requirements prescribed under this paragraph an appropriate amount of credits for exceeding such requirements, and any person granted credits may transfer some or all of the credits for use by one or more persons in demonstrating compliance with such requirements. The State may make the credits available for use after consideration of enforceability, environmental, and economic factors and upon such terms and conditions as the State finds appropriate.
(C) The State may also by regulation establish specifications for any clean alternative fuel produced and made available under this paragraph as the State finds necessary to reduce or eliminate an unreasonable risk to public health, welfare, or safety associated with its use or to ensure acceptable vehicle maintenance and performance characteristics.
(D) If a retail gasoline dispensing facility would have to remove or replace one or more motor vehicle fuel underground storage tanks and accompanying piping in order to comply with the provisions of this section, and it had removed and replaced such tank or tanks and accompanying piping in order to comply with subtitle I of the Solid Waste Disposal Act [
(E) Nothing in this section authorizes any State other than California to adopt provisions regarding clean alternative fuels.
(F) If the State of California fails to adopt a clean fuel program that meets the requirements of this paragraph, the Administrator shall, within 4 years after November 15, 1990, establish a clean fuel program for the State of California under this paragraph and
(d) Credits for motor vehicle manufacturers
(1) The Administrator may (by regulation) grant a motor vehicle manufacturer an appropriate amount of credits toward fulfillment of such manufacturer's share of the requirements of subsection (c)(1) of this section for any of the following (or any combination thereof):
(A) The sale of more clean-fuel vehicles than required under subsection (c)(1) of this section.
(B) The sale of clean fuel 1 vehicles which meet standards established by the Administrator as provided in paragraph (3) which are more stringent than the clean-fuel vehicle standards otherwise applicable to such clean-fuel vehicle. A manufacturer granted credits under this paragraph may transfer some or all of the credits for use by one or more other manufacturers in demonstrating compliance with the requirements prescribed under this paragraph. The Administrator may make the credits available for use after consideration of enforceability, environmental, and economic factors and upon such terms and conditions as he finds appropriate. The Administrator shall grant credits in accordance with this paragraph, notwithstanding any requirements of State law or any credits granted with respect to the same vehicles under any State law, rule, or regulation.
(2)
(3)
(e) Program evaluation
(1) Not later than June 30, 1994 and again in connection with the report under paragraph (2), the Administrator shall provide a report to the Congress on the status of the California Air Resources Board Low-Emissions Vehicles and Clean Fuels Program. Such report shall examine the capability, from a technological standpoint, of motor vehicle manufacturers and motor vehicle fuel suppliers to comply with the requirements of such program and with the requirements of the California Pilot Program under this section.
(2) Not later than June 30, 1998, the Administrator shall complete and submit a report to Congress on the effectiveness of the California pilot program under this section. The report shall evaluate the level of emission reductions achieved under the program, the costs of the program, the advantages and disadvantages of extending the program to other nonattainment areas, and desirability of continuing or expanding the program in California.
(3) The program under this section cannot be extended or terminated by the Administrator except by Act of Congress enacted after November 15, 1990.
(f) Voluntary opt-in for other States
(1) EPA regulations
Not later than 2 years after November 15, 1990, the Administrator shall promulgate regulations establishing a voluntary opt-in program under this subsection pursuant to which—
(A) clean-fuel vehicles which are required to be produced, sold, and distributed in the State of California under this section, and
(B) clean alternative fuels required to be produced and distributed under this section by fuel suppliers and made available in California 3
may also be sold and used in other States which submit plan revisions under paragraph (2).
(2) Plan revisions
Any State in which there is located all or part of an ozone nonattainment area classified under subpart 4 D of subchapter I as Serious, Severe, or Extreme may submit a revision of the applicable implementation plan under part D of subchapter I and
(3) Incentives
The incentives referred to in paragraph (2) may include any or all of the following:
(A) A State registration fee on new motor vehicles registered in the State which are not clean-fuel vehicles in the amount of at least 1 percent of the cost of the vehicle. The proceeds of such fee shall be used to provide financial incentives to purchasers of clean-fuel vehicles and to vehicle dealers who sell high volumes or high percentages of clean-fuel vehicles and to defray the administrative costs of the incentive program.
(B) Provisions to exempt clean-fuel vehicles from high occupancy vehicle or trip reduction requirements.
(C) Provisions to provide preference in the use of existing parking spaces for clean-fuel vehicles.
The incentives under this paragraph shall not apply in the case of covered fleet vehicles.
(4) No sales or production mandate
The regulations and plan revisions under paragraphs (1) and (2) shall not include any production or sales mandate for clean-fuel vehicles or clean alternative fuels. Such regulations and plan revisions shall also provide that vehicle manufacturers and fuel suppliers may not be subject to penalties or sanctions for failing to produce or sell clean-fuel vehicles or clean alternative fuels.
(July 14, 1955, ch. 360, title II, §249, as added
Editorial Notes
References in Text
The Solid Waste Disposal Act, referred to in subsec. (c)(2)(D), is title II of
November 15, 1990, referred to in subsec. (e)(3), was in the original "the date of the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990", which was translated as meaning the date of enactment of
1 So in original. Probably should be "clean-fuel".
2 So in original. Probably should be "section 7586(f)".
3 So in original. Probably should be followed by a comma.
4 So in original. Probably should be "part".
§7590. General provisions
(a) State refueling facilities
If any State adopts enforceable provisions in an implementation plan applicable to a nonattainment area which provides that existing State refueling facilities will be made available to the public for the purchase of clean alternative fuels or that State-operated refueling facilities for such fuels will be constructed and operated by the State and made available to the public at reasonable times, taking into consideration safety, costs, and other relevant factors, in approving such plan under
(b) No production mandate
The Administrator shall have no authority under this part to mandate the production of clean-fuel vehicles except as provided in the California pilot test program or to specify as applicable the models, lines, or types of, or marketing or price practices, policies, or strategies for, vehicles subject to this part. Nothing in this part shall be construed to give the Administrator authority to mandate marketing or pricing practices, policies, or strategies for fuels.
(c) Tank and fuel system safety
The Secretary of Transportation shall, in accordance with
(d) Consultation with Department of Energy and Department of Transportation
The Administrator shall coordinate with the Secretaries of the Department of Energy and the Department of Transportation in carrying out the Administrator's duties under this part.
(July 14, 1955, ch. 360, title II, §250, as added
Editorial Notes
Codification
In subsec. (c), "
1 So in original. Probably should refer to part D of subchapter I.