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42 U.S.C. § 13104 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 13104. Grants to States for State technical assistance programs
(a) General authority
The Administrator shall make matching grants to States for programs to promote the use of source reduction techniques by businesses.
(b) Criteria
When evaluating the requests for grants under this section, the Administrator shall consider, among other things, whether the proposed State program would accomplish the following:
(1) Make specific technical assistance available to businesses seeking information about source reduction opportunities, including funding for experts to provide onsite technical advice to business 1 seeking assistance and to assist in the development of source reduction plans.
(2) Target assistance to businesses for whom lack of information is an impediment to source reduction.
(3) Provide training in source reduction techniques. Such training may be provided through local engineering schools or any other appropriate means.
(c) Matching funds
Federal funds used in any State program under this section shall provide no more than 50 per centum of the funds made available to a State in each year of that State’s participation in the program.
(d) Effectiveness
The Administrator shall establish appropriate means for measuring the effectiveness of the State grants made under this section in promoting the use of source reduction techniques by businesses.
(e) Information
States receiving grants under this section shall make information generated under the grants available to the Administrator.
(Pub. L. 101–508, title VI, § 6605, Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1388–323.)
42 U.S.C. § 13105 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 13105. Source Reduction Clearinghouse
(a) Authority
The Administrator shall establish a Source Reduction Clearinghouse to compile information including a computer data base which contains information on management, technical, and operational approaches to source reduction. The Administrator shall use the clearinghouse to—
(1) serve as a center for source reduction technology transfer;
(2) mount active outreach and education programs by the States to further the adoption of source reduction technologies; and
(3) collect and compile information reported by States receiving grants under section 13104 of this title on the operation and success of State source reduction programs.
(b) Public availability
The Administrator shall make available to the public such information on source reduction as is gathered pursuant to this chapter and such other pertinent information and analysis regarding source reduction as may be available to the Administrator. The data base shall permit entry and retrieval of information to any person.
(Pub. L. 101–508, title VI, § 6606, Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1388–324.)
42 U.S.C. § 13108 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 13108. Savings provisions
(a) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to modify or interfere with the implementation of title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 [42 U.S.C. 11001 et seq.].
(b) Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed, interpreted or applied to supplant, displace, preempt or otherwise diminish the responsibilities and liabilities under other State or Federal law, whether statutory or common.
(Pub. L. 101–508, title VI, § 6609, Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1388–327.)
heading: References in Text
text: Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986, referred to in subsec. (a), is title III of Pub. L. 99–499, Oct. 17, 1986, 100 Stat. 1728, known as the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act of 1986, which is classified generally to chapter 116 (§ 11001 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of title III to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 11001 of this title and Tables.
42 U.S.C. § 13109 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 13109. Authorization of appropriations
There is authorized to be appropriated to the Administrator $8,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1991, 1992, and 1993 for functions carried out under this chapter (other than State Grants),1 and $8,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1991, 1992, and 1993, for grant programs to States issued pursuant to section 13104 of this title.
(Pub. L. 101–508, title VI, § 6610, Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1388–327.)
42 U.S.C. § 13213 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 13213. Refueling
(a) In general
Federal agencies shall, to the maximum extent practicable, arrange for the fueling of alternative fueled vehicles acquired under section 13212 of this title at commercial fueling facilities that offer alternative fuels for sale to the public. If publicly available fueling facilities are not convenient or accessible to the location of Federal alternative fueled vehicles purchased under section 13212 of this title, Federal agencies are authorized to enter into commercial arrangements for the purposes of fueling Federal alternative fueled vehicles, including, as appropriate, purchase, lease, contract, construction, or other arrangements in which the Federal Government is a participant.
(b) Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary for carrying out this section such sums as may be necessary for fiscal years 1993 through 1998, to remain available until expended.
(Pub. L. 102–486, title III, § 304, Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 2872.)
42 U.S.C. § 13214 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 13214. Federal agency promotion, education, and coordination
(a) Promotion and education
The Secretary, in cooperation with the Administrator of General Services, shall promote programs and educate officials and employees of Federal agencies on the merits of alternative fueled vehicles. The Secretary, in cooperation with the Administrator of General Services, shall provide and disseminate information to Federal agencies on—
(1) the location of refueling and maintenance facilities available to alternative fueled vehicles in the Federal fleet;
(2) the range and performance capabilities of alternative fueled vehicles;
(3) State and local government and commercial alternative fueled vehicle programs;
(4) Federal alternative fueled vehicle purchases and placements;
(5) the operation and maintenance of alternative fueled vehicles in accordance with the manufacturer’s standards and recommendations; and
(6) incentive programs established pursuant to sections 13215 and 13216 of this title.
(b) Assistance in procurement and placement
The Secretary, in cooperation with the Administrator of General Services, shall provide guidance, coordination and technical assistance to Federal agencies in the procurement and geographic location of alternative fueled vehicles purchased through the Administrator of General Services. The procurement and geographic location of such vehicles shall comply with the purchase requirements under section 13212 of this title.
(Pub. L. 102–486, title III, § 305, Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 2872.)
42 U.S.C. § 13215 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 13215. Agency incentives program
(a) Reduction in rates
To encourage and promote use of alternative fueled vehicles in Federal agencies, the Administrator of General Services may offer a reduction in fees charged to agencies for the lease of alternative fueled vehicles below those fees charged for the lease of comparable conventionally fueled motor vehicles.
(b) Sunset provision
This section shall cease to be effective 3 years after October 24, 1992.
(Pub. L. 102–486, title III, § 306, Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 2873.)
42 U.S.C. § 13216 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 13216. Recognition and incentive awards program
(a) Awards program
The Administrator of General Services shall establish annual awards program to recognize those Federal employees who demonstrate the strongest commitment to the use of alternative fuels and fuel conservation in Federal motor vehicles.
(b) Criteria
The Administrator of General Services shall provide annual awards to Federal employees who best demonstrate a commitment—
(1) to the success of the Federal alternative fueled vehicle program through—
(A) exemplary promotion of alternative fueled vehicle use within Federal agencies;
(B) proper alternative fueled vehicle care and maintenance;
(C) coordination with Federal, State, and local efforts;
(D) innovative alternative fueled vehicle procurement, refueling, and maintenance arrangements with commercial entities;
(E) making regular requests for alternative fueled vehicles for agency use; and
(F) maintaining a high number of alternative fueled vehicles used relative to comparable conventionally fueled motor vehicles used; and
(2) to fuel efficiency in Federal motor vehicle use through the promotion of such measures as increased use of fuel-efficient vehicles, carpooling, ride-sharing, regular maintenance, and other conservation and awareness measures.
(c) Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated for the purpose of carrying out this section not more than $35,000 for fiscal year 1994 and such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years 1995 and 1996.
(Pub. L. 102–486, title III, § 307, Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 2873.)
42 U.S.C. § 13217 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 13217. Measurement of alternative fuel use
The Administrator of General Services shall use such means as may be necessary to measure the percentage of alternative fuel use in dual-fueled vehicles procured by the Administrator of General Services. Not later than one year after October 24, 1992, the Secretary, in consultation with the Administrator of General Services, shall issue guidelines to Federal agencies for use in measuring the aggregate percentage of alternative fuel use in dual-fueled vehicles in their fleets.
(Pub. L. 102–486, title III, § 308, Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 2874.)
42 U.S.C. § 13219 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 13219. United States Postal Service
(a) Omitted
(b) Coordination
To the maximum extent practicable, the Postmaster General shall coordinate the Postal Service’s alternative fueled vehicle procurement, placement, refueling, and maintenance programs with those at the Federal, State, and local level. The Postmaster General shall communicate, share, and disseminate, on a regular basis, information on such programs with the Secretary, the Administrator of General Services, and heads of appropriate Federal agencies.
(c) Program criteria
The Postmaster General shall consider the following criteria in the procurement and placement of alternative fueled vehicles:
(1) The procurement plans of State and local governments and other public and private institutions.
(2) The current and future availability of refueling and repair facilities.
(3) The reduction in emissions of the Postal fleet.
(4) Whether the vehicle is to be used in a nonattainment area as specified in the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990.
(5) The operational requirements of the Postal fleet.
(6) The contribution to the reduction in the consumption of oil in the transportation sector.
(Pub. L. 102–486, title III, § 311, Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 2874.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, referred to in subsec. (c)(4), probably means Pub. L. 101–549, Nov. 15, 1990, 104 Stat. 2399. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title of 1990 Amendment note set out under section 7401 of this title and Tables.
heading: Codification
text: Subsec. (a) of this section, which required the Postmaster General to biennially submit to Congress a report on the Postal Service’s alternative fueled vehicle program, terminated, effective May 15, 2000, pursuant to section 3003 of Pub. L. 104–66, as amended, set out as a note under section 1113 of Title 31, Money and Finance. See, also, the 15th item on page 194 of House Document No. 103–7.
42 U.S.C. § 13231 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 13231. Public information program
The Secretary, in consultation with appropriate Federal agencies and individuals and organizations with practical experience in the production and use of alternative fuels and alternative fueled vehicles, shall, for the purposes of promoting the use of alternative fuels and alternative fueled vehicles, establish a public information program on the benefits and costs of the use of alternative fuels in motor vehicles. Within 18 months after October 24, 1992, the Secretary shall produce and make available an information package for consumers to assist them in choosing among alternative fuels and alternative fueled vehicles. Such information package shall provide relevant and objective information on motor vehicle characteristics and fuel characteristics as compared to gasoline, on a life cycle basis, including environmental performance, energy efficiency, domestic content, cost, maintenance requirements, reliability, and safety. Such information package shall also include information with respect to the conversion of conventional motor vehicles to alternative fueled vehicles. The Secretary shall include such other information as the Secretary determines is reasonable and necessary to help promote the use of alternative fuels in motor vehicles. Such information package shall be updated annually to reflect the most recent available information.
(Pub. L. 102–486, title IV, § 405, Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 2880.)
42 U.S.C. § 13232 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 13232. Labeling requirements
(a) Establishment of requirements
The Federal Trade Commission, in consultation with the Secretary, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Secretary of Transportation, shall, within 18 months after October 24, 1992, issue a notice of proposed rulemaking for a rule to establish uniform labeling requirements, to the greatest extent practicable, for alternative fuels and alternative fueled vehicles, including requirements for appropriate information with respect to costs and benefits, so as to reasonably enable the consumer to make choices and comparisons. Required labeling under the rule shall be simple and, where appropriate, consolidated with other labels providing information to the consumer. In formulating the rule, the Federal Trade Commission shall give consideration to the problems associated with developing and publishing useful and timely cost and benefit information, taking into account lead time, costs, the frequency of changes in costs and benefits that may occur, and other relevant factors. The Commission shall obtain the views of affected industries, consumer organizations, Federal and State agencies, and others in formulating the rule. A final rule shall be issued within 1 year after the notice of proposed rulemaking is issued. Such rule shall be updated periodically to reflect the most recent available information.
(b) Technical assistance and coordination
The Secretary shall provide technical assistance to the Federal Trade Commission in developing labeling requirements under subsection (a) of this section. The Secretary shall coordinate activities under this section with activities under section 13231 of this title.
(Pub. L. 102–486, title IV, § 406, Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 2880.)
42 U.S.C. § 13233 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 13233. Data acquisition program
(a) Not later than one year after October 24, 1992, the Secretary, through the Energy Information Administration, and in cooperation with appropriate State, regional, and local authorities, shall establish a data collection program to be conducted in at least 5 geographically and climatically diverse regions of the United States for the purpose of collecting data which would be useful to persons seeking to manufacture, convert, sell, own, or operate alternative fueled vehicles or alternative fueling facilities. Such data shall include—
(1) identification of the number and types of motor vehicle trips made daily and miles driven per trip, including commuting, business, and recreational trips;
(2) the projections of the Secretary as to the most likely combination of alternative fueled vehicle use and other forms of transit, including rail and other forms of mass transit;
(3) cost, performance, environmental, energy, and safety data on alternative fuels and alternative fueled vehicles; and
(4) other appropriate demographic information and consumer preferences.
(b) The Secretary shall consult with interested parties, including other appropriate Federal agencies, manufacturers, public utilities, owners and operators of fleets of light duty motor vehicles, and State or local governmental entities, to determine the types of data to be collected and analyzed under subsection (a) of this section.
(Pub. L. 102–486, title IV, § 407, Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 2881.)
42 U.S.C. § 13234 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 13234. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission authority to approve recovery of certain expenses in advance
(a) Natural gas motor vehicles
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission may, under section 717c of title 15, allow recovery of expenses in advance by natural-gas companies for research, development, and demonstration activities by the Gas Research Institute for projects on the use of natural gas, including fuels derived from natural gas, for transportation, and projects on the use of natural gas to control pollutants and to control emissions from the combustion of other fuels, if the Commission finds that the benefits, including environmental benefits, to existing and future ratepayers resulting from such activities exceed all direct costs to existing and future ratepayers. To the maximum extent practicable, through the establishment of cofunding requirements applicable to such projects, the Commission shall ensure that the costs of such activities shall be provided in part, through contributions of cash, personnel, services, equipment, and other resources, by sources other than the recovery of expenses pursuant to this section.
(b) Electric motor vehicles
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission may, under section 824d of title 16, allow recovery of expenses in advance by electric utilities for research, development, and demonstration activities by the Electric Power Research Institute for projects on electric motor vehicles, if the Commission finds that the benefits, including environmental benefits, to existing and future ratepayers resulting from such activities exceed all direct costs to existing and future ratepayers. To the maximum extent practicable, through the establishment of cofunding requirements applicable to each project, the costs of such activities shall be provided, in part, through contributions of cash, personnel, services, equipment, and other resources, by sources other than the recovery of expenses pursuant to this section.
(Pub. L. 102–486, title IV, § 408, Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 2881.)
heading: Codification
text: Section is comprised of section 408 of Pub. L. 102–486. Subsec. (c) of section 408 of Pub. L. 102–486 repealed provisions of title III of Pub. L. 102–104, formerly set out as a note under section 717c of Title 15, Commerce and Trade.
42 U.S.C. § 13237 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 13237. Certification of training programs
The Secretary shall ensure that the Federal Government establishes and carries out a program for the certification of training programs for technicians who are responsible for motor vehicle installation of equipment that converts gasoline or diesel-fueled motor vehicles into dedicated vehicles or dual fueled vehicles, and for the maintenance of such converted motor vehicles. A training program shall not be certified under the program established under this section unless it provides technicians with instruction on the proper and safe installation procedures and techniques, adherence to specifications (including original equipment manufacturer specifications), motor vehicle operating procedures, emissions testing, and other appropriate mechanical concerns applicable to these motor vehicle conversions. The Secretary shall ensure that, in the development of the program required under this section, original equipment manufacturers, fuel suppliers, companies that convert conventional vehicles to use alternative fuels, and other affected persons are consulted.
(Pub. L. 102–486, title IV, § 411, Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 2885.)
42 U.S.C. § 13238 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 13238. Alternative fuel use in nonroad vehicles and engines
(a) Nonroad vehicles and engines
(1) The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine whether the use of alternative fuels in nonroad vehicles and engines would contribute substantially to reduced reliance on imported energy sources. Such study shall be completed, and the results thereof reported to Congress, within 2 years after October 24, 1992.
(2) The study shall assess the potential of nonroad vehicles and engines to run on alternative fuels. Taking into account the nonroad vehicles and engines for which running on alternative fuels is feasible, the study shall assess the potential reduction in reliance on foreign energy sources that could be achieved if such vehicles were to run on alternative fuels.
(3) The report required under paragraph (1) may include the Secretary’s recommendations for encouraging or requiring nonroad vehicles and engines which can feasibly be run on alternative fuels, to utilize such alternative fuels.
(b) Definition of nonroad vehicles and engines
Nonroad vehicles and engines, for purposes of this section, shall include nonroad vehicles and engines used for surface transportation or principally for industrial or commercial purposes, vehicles used for rail transportation, vehicles used at airports, vehicles or engines used for marine purposes, and other vehicles or engines at the discretion of the Secretary.
(c) Designation
Upon completion of the study required pursuant to subsection (a) of this section, the Secretary may designate such vehicles and engines as qualifying for loans pursuant to section 13239 of this title.
(Pub. L. 102–486, title IV, § 412, Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 2886.)
42 U.S.C. § 13239 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 13239. Low interest loan program
(a) Establishment
Within 1 year after October 24, 1992, the Secretary shall establish a program for making low interest loans, giving preference to small businesses that own or operate fleets, for—
(1) the conversion of motor vehicles to operation on alternative fuels;
(2) covering the incremental costs of the purchase of motor vehicles which operate on alternative fuels, when compared with purchase costs of comparable conventionally fueled motor vehicles; or
(3) covering the incremental costs of purchase of non-road vehicles and engines designated by the Secretary pursuant to section 13238(c) of this title.
(b) Loan terms
The Secretary, to the extent practicable, shall establish reasonable terms for loans made under this subsection, with preference given to repayment schedules that enable such loans to be repaid by the borrower from the cost differential between gasoline and the alternative fuel on which the motor vehicle operates.
(c) Criteria
In deciding to whom loans shall be made under this subsection, the Secretary shall consider—
(1) the financial need of the applicant;
(2) the goal of assisting the greatest number of applicants; and
(3) the ability of an applicant to repay the loan, taking into account the fuel cost savings likely to accrue to the applicant.
(d) Priorities
Priority shall be given under this section to fleets where the use of alternative fuels would have a significant beneficial effect on energy security and the environment.
(e) Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary for carrying out this section, $25,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1993, 1994, and 1995.
(Pub. L. 102–486, title IV, § 414, Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 2886.)