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42 U.S.C. § 16051 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 16051. Joint flexible fuel/hybrid vehicle commercialization initiative
(a) Definitions
In this section:
(1) Eligible entity
The term “eligible entity” means—
(A) a for-profit corporation;
(B) a nonprofit corporation; or
(C) an institution of higher education.
(2) Program
The term “program” means a program established under subsection (b).
(b) Establishment
The Secretary shall establish a program to improve technologies for the commercialization of—
(1) a combination hybrid/flexible fuel vehicle; or
(2) a plug-in hybrid/flexible fuel vehicle.
(c) Grants
In carrying out the program, the Secretary shall provide grants that give preference to proposals that—
(1) achieve the greatest reduction in miles per gallon of petroleum fuel consumption;
(2) achieve not less than 250 miles per gallon of petroleum fuel consumption; and
(3) have the greatest potential of commercialization to the general public within 5 years.
(d) Verification
Not later than 90 days after August 8, 2005, the Secretary shall publish in the Federal Register procedures to verify—
(1) the hybrid/flexible fuel vehicle technologies to be demonstrated; and
(2) that grants are administered in accordance with this section.
(e) Report
Not later than 260 days after August 8, 2005, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report that—
(1) identifies the grant recipients;
(2) describes the technologies to be funded under the program;
(3) assesses the feasibility of the technologies described in paragraph (2) in meeting the goals described in subsection (c);
(4) identifies applications submitted for the program that were not funded; and
(5) makes recommendations for Federal legislation to achieve commercialization of the technology demonstrated.
(f) Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section, to remain available until expended—
(1) $3,000,000 for fiscal year 2006;
(2) $7,000,000 for fiscal year 2007;
(3) $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2008; and
(4) $20,000,000 for fiscal year 2009.
(Pub. L. 109–58, title VII, § 706, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 817.)
42 U.S.C. § 16061 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 16061. Hybrid vehicles
The Secretary shall accelerate efforts directed toward the improvement of batteries and other rechargeable energy storage systems, power electronics, hybrid systems integration, and other technologies for use in hybrid vehicles.
(Pub. L. 109–58, title VII, § 711, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 818.)
42 U.S.C. § 16062 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 16062. Domestic manufacturing conversion grant program
(a) Program
(1) In general
The Secretary shall establish a program to encourage domestic production and sales of efficient hybrid and advanced diesel vehicles and components of those vehicles.
(2) Inclusions
The program shall include grants and loan guarantees under section 16513 of this title to automobile manufacturers and suppliers and hybrid component manufacturers to encourage domestic production of efficient hybrid, plug-in electric hybrid, plug-in electric drive, and advanced diesel vehicles.
(3) Priority
Priority shall be given to the refurbishment or retooling of manufacturing facilities that have recently ceased operation or will cease operation in the near future.
(b) Coordination with State and local programs
The Secretary may coordinate implementation of this section with State and local programs designed to accomplish similar goals, including the retention and retraining of skilled workers from the manufacturing facilities, including by establishing matching grant arrangements.
(c) Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section.
(Pub. L. 109–58, title VII, § 712, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 818; Pub. L. 110–140, title I, §§ 132, 134(a), Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1511, 1513.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2007—Pub. L. 110–140, § 132, amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section related to program to encourage domestic production and sales of efficient hybrid and advanced diesel vehicles and authorization of appropriations.
Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 110–140, § 134(a), inserted “and loan guarantees under section 16513 of this title” after “grants”.
heading: Effective Date of 2007 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 110–140 effective on the date that is 1 day after Dec. 19, 2007, see section 1601 of Pub. L. 110–140, set out as an Effective Date note under section 1824 of Title 2, The Congress.
42 U.S.C. § 16072 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 16072. Reports to Congress
(a) Initial report
Not later than 60 days after the date on which grants are awarded under this subpart, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report containing—
(1) an identification of the grant recipients and a description of the projects to be funded;
(2) an identification of other applicants that submitted applications for the pilot program; and
(3) a description of the mechanisms used by the Secretary to ensure that the information and knowledge gained by participants in the pilot program are transferred among the pilot program participants and to other interested parties, including other applicants that submitted applications.
(b) Evaluation
Not later than 3 years after August 8, 2005, and annually thereafter until the pilot program ends, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report containing an evaluation of the effectiveness of the pilot program, including—
(1) an assessment of the benefits to the environment derived from the projects included in the pilot program; and
(2) an estimate of the potential benefits to the environment to be derived from widespread application of alternative fueled vehicles and ultra-low sulfur diesel vehicles.
(Pub. L. 109–58, title VII, § 722, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 820.)
42 U.S.C. § 16073 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 16073. Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this subpart $200,000,000, to remain available until expended.
(Pub. L. 109–58, title VII, § 723, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 821.)
42 U.S.C. § 16081 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 16081. Fuel cell transit bus demonstration
(a) In general
The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Transportation, shall establish a transit bus demonstration program to make competitive, merit-based awards for 5-year projects to demonstrate not more than 25 fuel cell transit buses (and necessary infrastructure) in 5 geographically dispersed localities.
(b) Preference
In selecting projects under this section, the Secretary shall give preference to projects that are most likely to mitigate congestion and improve air quality.
(c) Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2006 through 2010.
(Pub. L. 109–58, title VII, § 731, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 821.)
42 U.S.C. § 16093 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 16093. Fuel cell school buses
(a) Establishment
The Secretary shall establish a program for entering into cooperative agreements—
(1) with private sector fuel cell bus developers for the development of fuel cell-powered school buses; and
(2) subsequently, with not less than 2 units of local government using natural gas-powered school buses and such private sector fuel cell bus developers to demonstrate the use of fuel cell-powered school buses.
(b) Cost sharing
The non-Federal contribution for activities funded under this section shall be not less than—
(1) 20 percent for fuel infrastructure development activities; and
(2) 50 percent for demonstration activities and for development activities not described in paragraph (1).
(c) Reports to Congress
Not later than 3 years after August 8, 2005, the Secretary shall transmit to Congress a report that—
(1) evaluates the process of converting natural gas infrastructure to accommodate fuel cell-powered school buses; and
(2) assesses the results of the development and demonstration program under this section.
(d) Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section $25,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2006 through 2009.
(Pub. L. 109–58, title VII, § 743, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 826.)
42 U.S.C. § 16102 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 16102. Diesel fueled vehicles
(a) Definition of tier 2 emission standards
In this section, the term “tier 2 emission standards” means the motor vehicle emission standards that apply to passenger cars, light trucks, and larger passenger vehicles manufactured after the 2003 model year, as issued on February 10, 2000, by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency under sections 7521 and 7545 of this title.
(b) Diesel combustion and after-treatment technologies
The Secretary shall accelerate efforts to improve diesel combustion and after-treatment technologies for use in diesel fueled motor vehicles.
(c) Goals
The Secretary shall carry out subsection (b) with a view toward achieving the following goals:
(1) Developing and demonstrating diesel technologies that, not later than 2010, meet the following standards:
(A) Tier 2 emission standards.
(B) The heavy-duty emissions standards of 2007 that are applicable to heavy-duty vehicles under regulations issued by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency as of August 8, 2005.
(2) Developing the next generation of low-emission, high efficiency diesel engine technologies, including homogeneous charge compression ignition technology.
(Pub. L. 109–58, title VII, § 754, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 828.)
42 U.S.C. § 16103 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 16103. Conserve by Bicycling Program
(a) Definitions
In this section:
(1) Program
The term “program” means the Conserve by Bicycling Program established by subsection (b).
(2) Secretary
The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Transportation.
(b) Establishment
There is established within the Department of Transportation a program to be known as the “Conserve by Bicycling Program”.
(c) Projects
(1) In general
In carrying out the program, the Secretary shall establish not more than 10 pilot projects that are—
(A) dispersed geographically throughout the United States; and
(B) designed to conserve energy resources by encouraging the use of bicycles in place of motor vehicles.
(2) Requirements
A pilot project described in paragraph (1) shall—
(A) use education and marketing to convert motor vehicle trips to bicycle trips;
(B) document project results and energy savings (in estimated units of energy conserved);
(C) facilitate partnerships among interested parties in at least 2 of the fields of—
(i) transportation;
(ii) law enforcement;
(iii) education;
(iv) public health;
(v) environment; and
(vi) energy;
(D) maximize bicycle facility investments;
(E) demonstrate methods that may be used in other regions of the United States; and
(F) facilitate the continuation of ongoing programs that are sustained by local resources.
(3) Cost sharing
At least 20 percent of the cost of each pilot project described in paragraph (1) shall be provided from non-Federal sources.
(d) Energy and bicycling research study
(1) In general
Not later than 2 years after August 8, 2005, the Secretary shall enter into a contract with the National Academy of Sciences for, and the National Academy of Sciences shall conduct and submit to Congress a report on, a study on the feasibility of converting motor vehicle trips to bicycle trips.
(2) Components
The study shall—
(A) document the results or progress of the pilot projects under subsection (c);
(B) determine the type and duration of motor vehicle trips that people in the United States may feasibly make by bicycle, taking into consideration factors such as—
(i) weather;
(ii) land use and traffic patterns;
(iii) the carrying capacity of bicycles; and
(iv) bicycle infrastructure;
(C) determine any energy savings that would result from the conversion of motor vehicle trips to bicycle trips;
(D) include a cost-benefit analysis of bicycle infrastructure investments; and
(E) include a description of any factors that would encourage more motor vehicle trips to be replaced with bicycle trips.
(e) Authorization of appropriations
There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section $6,200,000, to remain available until expended, of which—
(1) $5,150,000 shall be used to carry out pilot projects described in subsection (c);
(2) $300,000 shall be used by the Secretary to coordinate, publicize, and disseminate the results of the program; and
(3) $750,000 shall be used to carry out subsection (d).
(Pub. L. 109–58, title VII, § 755, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 828.)
42 U.S.C. § 16105 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 16105. Biodiesel engine testing program
(a) In general
Not later that 1 180 days after August 8, 2005, the Secretary shall initiate a partnership with diesel engine, diesel fuel injection system, and diesel vehicle manufacturers and diesel and biodiesel fuel providers, to include biodiesel testing in advanced diesel engine and fuel system technology.
(b) Scope
The program shall provide for testing to determine the impact of biodiesel from different sources on current and future emission control technologies, with emphasis on—
(1) the impact of biodiesel on emissions warranty, in-use liability, and antitampering provisions;
(2) the impact of long-term use of biodiesel on engine operations;
(3) the options for optimizing these technologies for both emissions and performance when switching between biodiesel and diesel fuel; and
(4) the impact of using biodiesel in these fueling systems and engines when used as a blend with 2006 Environmental Protection Agency-mandated diesel fuel containing a maximum of 15-parts-per-million sulfur content.
(c) Report
Not later than 2 years after August 8, 2005, the Secretary shall provide an interim report to Congress on the findings of the program, including a comprehensive analysis of impacts from biodiesel on engine operation for both existing and expected future diesel technologies, and recommendations for ensuring optimal emissions reductions and engine performance with biodiesel.
(d) Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2006 through 2010 to carry out this section.
(e) Definition
For purposes of this section, the term “biodiesel” means a diesel fuel substitute produced from nonpetroleum renewable resources that meets the registration requirements for fuels and fuel additives established by the Environmental Protection Agency under section 7545 of this title and that meets the American Society for Testing and Materials D6751–02a Standard Specification for Biodiesel Fuel (B100) Blend Stock for Distillate Fuels.
(Pub. L. 109–58, title VII, § 757, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 832.)
42 U.S.C. § 16106 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 16106. Ultra-efficient engine technology for aircraft
(a) Ultra-efficient engine technology partnership
The Secretary shall enter into a cooperative agreement with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration for the development of ultra-efficient engine technology for aircraft.
(b) Performance objective
The Secretary shall establish the following performance objectives for the program set forth in subsection (a):
(1) A fuel efficiency increase of at least 10 percent.
(2) A reduction in the impact of landing and takeoff nitrogen oxides emissions on local air quality of 70 percent.
(3) Exploring advanced concepts, alternate propulsion, and power configurations, including hybrid fuel cell powered systems.
(4) Exploring the use of alternate fuel in conventional or nonconventional turbine-based systems.
(c) Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary for carrying out this section $50,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010.
(Pub. L. 109–58, title VII, § 758, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 833.)
42 U.S.C. § 16121 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 16121. Definitions
In this part:
(1) Fuel cell
The term “fuel cell” means a device that directly converts the chemical energy of a fuel and an oxidant into electricity by electrochemical processes occurring at separate electrodes in the device.
(2) Light-duty or heavy-duty vehicle fleet
The term “light-duty or heavy-duty vehicle fleet” does not include any vehicle designed or procured for combat or combat-related missions.
(3) Stationary; portable
The terms “stationary” and “portable”, when used in reference to a fuel cell, include—
(A) continuous electric power; and
(B) backup electric power.
(4) Task Force
The term “Task Force” means the Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technical Task Force established under section 16155 of this title.
(5) Technical Advisory Committee
The term “Technical Advisory Committee” means the independent Technical Advisory Committee selected under section 16156 of this title.
(Pub. L. 109–58, title VII, § 781, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 835.)
42 U.S.C. § 16123 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 16123. Federal procurement of stationary, portable, and micro fuel cells
(a) Purposes
The purposes of this section are—
(1) to stimulate acceptance by the market of stationary, portable, and micro fuel cells; and
(2) to support development of technologies relating to stationary, portable, and micro fuel cells.
(b) Federal leases and purchases
(1) In general
Not later than January 1, 2006, the head of any Federal agency that uses electrical power from stationary, portable, or microportable devices shall lease or purchase a stationary, portable, or micro fuel cell to meet any applicable energy savings goal described in subsection (c).
(2) Costs of leases and purchases
(A) In general
The Secretary, in cooperation with the Task Force and the Technical Advisory Committee, shall pay the cost to Federal agencies (or share the cost under interagency agreements) of leasing or purchasing stationary, portable, and micro fuel cells under paragraph (1).
(B) Competitive costs and management structures
In carrying out subparagraph (A), the Secretary, in consultation with the agency, may use the General Services Administration or any commercial vendor to ensure—
(i) a cost-effective purchase of a stationary, portable, or micro fuel cell; or
(ii) a cost-effective management structure of the lease of a stationary, portable, or micro fuel cell.
(3) Exception
(A) In general
If the Secretary determines that the head of an agency described in paragraph (1) cannot find an appropriately efficient and reliable stationary, portable, or micro fuel cell in accordance with paragraph (1), that agency shall be excepted from compliance with paragraph (1).
(B) Consideration
In making a determination under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall consider—
(i) the needs of the agency; and
(ii) an evaluation performed by—
(I) the Task Force; or
(II) the Technical Advisory Committee of the Task Force.
(c) Energy savings goals
An agency that leases or purchases a stationary, portable, or micro fuel cell in accordance with subsection (b)(1) may use that lease or purchase to count toward an energy savings goal described in section 16157 of this title that is applicable to the agency.
(d) Authorization of appropriations
There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section—
(1) $20,000,000 for fiscal year 2006;
(2) $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2007;
(3) $75,000,000 for fiscal year 2008;
(4) $100,000,000 for fiscal year 2009;
(5) $100,000,000 for fiscal year 2010; and
(6) such sums as are necessary for each of fiscal years 2011 through 2015.
(Pub. L. 109–58, title VII, § 783, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 837.)
42 U.S.C. § 16134 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 16134. Evaluation and report
(a) In general
Not later than 1 year after the date on which funds are made available under this part, and biennially thereafter, the Administrator shall submit to Congress a report evaluating the implementation of the programs under this part.
(b) Inclusions
The report shall include a description of—
(1) the total number of grant applications received;
(2) each grant, rebate, or loan made under this part, including the amount of the grant, rebate, or loan;
(3) each project for which a grant, rebate, or loan is provided under this part, including the criteria used to select the grant, rebate, or loan recipients;
(4) the actual and estimated air quality and diesel fuel conservation benefits, cost-effectiveness, and cost-benefits of the grant, rebate, and loan programs under this part;
(5) the problems encountered by projects for which a grant, rebate, or loan is provided under this part;
(6) any other information the Administrator considers to be appropriate; and
(7) in the last report sent to Congress before January 1, 2016, an analysis of the need to continue the program, including an assessment of the size of the vehicle and engine fleet that could provide benefits from being retrofit under this program and a description of the number and types of applications that were not granted in the preceding year.
(Pub. L. 109–58, title VII, § 794, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 843; Pub. L. 111–364, § 2(d), Jan. 4, 2011, 124 Stat. 4060.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2011—Subsec. (b)(2) to (5). Pub. L. 111–364, § 2(d)(1), inserted “, rebate,” after “grant” wherever appearing.
Subsec. (b)(7). Pub. L. 111–364, § 2(d)(2)–(4), added par. (7).
heading: Effective Date of 2011 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 111–364 effective Oct. 1, 2011, except as otherwise provided, see section 4 of Pub. L. 111–364, set out as a note under section 16131 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 16135 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 16135. Outreach and incentives
(a) Definition of eligible technology
In this section, the term “eligible technology” means—
(1) a verified technology; or
(2) an emerging technology.
(b) Technology transfer program
(1) In general
The Administrator shall establish a program under which the Administrator—
(A) informs stakeholders of the benefits of eligible technologies; and
(B) develops nonfinancial incentives to promote the use of eligible technologies.
(2) Eligible stakeholders
Eligible stakeholders under this section include—
(A) equipment owners and operators;
(B) emission and pollution control technology manufacturers;
(C) engine and equipment manufacturers;
(D) State and local officials responsible for air quality management;
(E) community organizations; and
(F) public health, educational, and environmental organizations.
(c) State implementation plans
The Administrator shall develop appropriate guidance to provide credit to a State for emission reductions in the State created by the use of eligible technologies through a State implementation plan under section 7410 of this title.
(d) International markets
The Administrator, in coordination with the Department of Commerce and industry stakeholders, shall inform foreign countries with air quality problems of the potential of technology developed or used in the United States to provide emission reductions in those countries.
(Pub. L. 109–58, title VII, § 795, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 843.)
42 U.S.C. § 16136 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 16136. Effect of part
Nothing in this part affects any authority under the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.) in existence on the day before August 8, 2005.
(Pub. L. 109–58, title VII, § 796, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 844.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Clean Air Act, referred to in text, is act July 14, 1955, ch. 360, 69 Stat. 322, as amended, which is classified generally to chapter 85 (§ 7401 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 7401 of this title and Tables.