Because 1190 has been broken into several rules with varying effective dates beyond the current fiscal year, among other factors, the MSRC decided to move forward with a work program based on traditional funding categories. The MSRC has not identified any percentage or dollar amounts for the traditional categories or the reserve, nor has it decided how it will support the fleet rules next year. Discussions have centered around whether funding should be provided for direct compliance with the rules versus ancillary support, such as funding for training and infrastructure, to help expedite implementation of the rules. The MSRC will consider the specific recommendations of its TAC next month, and it is anticipated that RFPs could be released by July 2000 and a work program for consideration before our Governing Board in November 2000. In order to move forward quickly with development of the work program, the MSRC's TAC has scheduled two special meetings in April in addition to its regular meeting.
All meetings are open to the public and input is welcome.
The MSRC received a report on GM's recall of the Generation One EV-1s. The recall was prompted by a fire incident caused by a component problem in the charge part. The Generation Two EV-1s are not affected. Although GM has currently indicated its intention to fix the problem and recertify the vehicle, it could take as long as six months to get the vehicles back on the roads. The MSRC decided to send a letter to GM urging them not to waiver on their EV commitment.