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[USC02] 42 USC CHAPTER 149, SUBCHAPTER VII, Part F: Diesel Emissions Reduction
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42 USC CHAPTER 149, SUBCHAPTER VII, Part F: Diesel Emissions Reduction
From Title 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARECHAPTER 149—NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY AND PROGRAMSSUBCHAPTER VII—VEHICLES AND FUELS
The term "certified engine configuration" means a new, rebuilt, or remanufactured engine configuration—
(A) that has been certified or verified by—
(C) in the case of a certified engine configuration involving the replacement of an existing engine or vehicle, an engine configuration that replaced an engine that was—
(B) a nonprofit organization or institution that—
(C) any private individual or entity that—
The term "verified technology" means a pollution control technology, including a retrofit technology or auxiliary power unit, that has been verified by—
(Pub. L. 109–58, title VII, §791, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 838; Pub. L. 110–255, §3(a), June 30, 2008, 122 Stat. 2423; Pub. L. 111–364, §2(a), Jan. 4, 2011, 124 Stat. 4056.)
2011—Par. (3)(C). Pub. L. 111–364, §2(a)(1), added subpar. (C).
2008—Par. (9). Pub. L. 110–255 added par. (9).
Pub. L. 111–364, §4, Jan. 4, 2011, 124 Stat. 4061, provided that:
"(a) General Rule.—Except as provided in subsection (b), the amendments made by section 2 [amending this section and sections 16132 to 16134 and 16137 of this title] shall take effect on October 1, 2011.
"(b) Exception.—The amendments made by subsections (a)(4) and (6) and (c)(4) of section 2 [amending this section and section 16133 of this title] shall take effect on the date of enactment of this Act [Jan. 4, 2011]."
§16132. National grant, rebate, and loan programs
The Administrator shall use 70 percent of the funds made available to carry out this part for each fiscal year to provide grants, rebates, or low-cost revolving loans, as determined by the Administrator, on a competitive basis, to eligible entities, including through contracts entered into under subsection (e) of this section, to achieve significant reductions in diesel emissions in terms of—
(1) pollution produced; and
(2) diesel emissions exposure, particularly from fleets operating in areas designated by the Administrator as poor air quality areas.
(A) Certified engine configurations and verified technologies
The Administrator shall provide not less than 95 percent of funds available for a fiscal year under this section to eligible entities for projects using—
(i) a certified engine configuration; or
(ii) a verified technology.
(i) shall take into consideration the special circumstances affecting small fleet owners; and
(ii) to avoid duplicative procedures, may require applicants to include in an application under this section the results of a competitive bidding process for equipment and installation.
(B) Rebates and low-cost loans
(i) to the Administrator; or
(ii) to an entity that has entered into a contract under subsection (e).
(A) a description of the air quality of the area served by the eligible entity;
(B) the quantity of air pollution produced by the diesel fleets in the area served by the eligible entity;
(i) any certified engine configuration, verified technology, or emerging technology to be used or funded by the eligible entity; and
(ii) the means by which the project will achieve a significant reduction in diesel emissions;
(D) an evaluation (using methodology approved by the Administrator or the National Academy of Sciences) of the quantifiable and unquantifiable benefits of the emissions reductions of the proposed project;
(E) an estimate of the cost of the proposed project;
(F) a description of the age and expected lifetime control of the equipment used or funded by the eligible entity;
(G) in the case of an application relating to nonroad engines or vehicles, a description of the diesel fuel available in the areas to be served by the eligible entity, including the sulfur content of the fuel; and
(H) provisions for the monitoring and verification of the project.
In providing a grant, rebate, or loan under this section, the Administrator shall give highest priority to proposed projects that, as determined by the Administrator—
(i) with the highest population density;
(I) in nonattainment or maintenance of national ambient air quality standards for a criteria pollutant;
(II) Federal Class I areas; or
(III) areas with toxic air pollutant concerns;
(iii) that receive a disproportionate quantity of air pollution from diesel fleets, including truckstops, ports, rail yards, terminals, construction sites, schools, and distribution centers; or
(iv) that use a community-based multistakeholder collaborative process to reduce toxic emissions;
(D) include a certified engine configuration, verified technology, or emerging technology that has a long expected useful life;
(E) will maximize the useful life of any certified engine configuration, verified technology, or emerging technology used or funded by the eligible entity; and
(F) conserve diesel fuel.
An eligible entity may use a grant, rebate, or loan provided under this section to fund the costs of—
(i) a bus;
(ii) a medium-duty truck or a heavy-duty truck;
(iii) a marine engine;
(iv) a locomotive; or
(II) handling of cargo (including at a port or airport);
(V) energy production; or
(B) programs or projects to reduce long-duration idling using verified technology involving a vehicle or equipment described in subparagraph (A).
For purposes of subparagraph (A), voluntary or elective emission reduction measures shall not be considered "mandated", regardless of whether the reductions are included in the State implementation plan of a State.
(2) Eligible contractors
(A) to sell diesel vehicles or equipment to, or to arrange financing for, individuals or entities that own a diesel vehicle or fleet; or
(B) to upgrade diesel vehicles or equipment with verified or Environmental Protection Agency-certified engines or technologies, or to arrange financing for such upgrades.
(1) for rebates and loans provided to the owner of a diesel vehicle or fleet, the total number and dollar amount of rebates or loans provided, as well as a breakdown of the technologies funded through the rebates or loans; and
(2) for other rebates and loans, and for grants, a description of each application for which the grant, rebate, or loan is provided.
(Pub. L. 109–58, title VII, §792, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 839; Pub. L. 111–364, §2(b), Jan. 4, 2011, 124 Stat. 4056.)
The Clean Air Act, referred to in subsec. (d)(2)(A), is act July 14, 1955, ch. 360, 69 Stat. 322, 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.
2011—Pub. L. 111–364, §2(b)(1), inserted ", rebate," after "grant" in section catchline.
Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 111–364, §2(b)(2)(A), substituted "to provide grants, rebates, or low-cost revolving loans, as determined by the Administrator, on a competitive basis, to eligible entities, including through contracts entered into under subsection (e) of this section," for "to provide grants and low-cost revolving loans, as determined by the Administrator, on a competitive basis, to eligible entities" in introductory provisions.
Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 111–364, §2(b)(2)(B), struck out "tons of" before "pollution produced".
Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 111–364, §2(b)(3)(A), (B), redesignated par. (3) as (2) and struck out former par. (2). Prior to amendment, text read as follows: "The Administrator shall provide not less than 50 percent of funds available for a fiscal year under this section to eligible entities for the benefit of public fleets."
Subsec. (b)(2)(A). Pub. L. 111–364, §2(b)(3)(C)(i), substituted "95" for "90" in introductory provisions.
Subsec. (b)(2)(B)(i). Pub. L. 111–364, §2(b)(3)(C)(ii), substituted "5 percent" for "10 percent".
Subsec. (b)(2)(B)(ii). Pub. L. 111–364, §2(b)(3)(C)(iii), substituted "a verification application" for "the application under subsection (c)".
Subsec. (b)(3). Pub. L. 111–364, §2(b)(3)(B), redesignated par. (3) as (2).
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 111–364, §2(b)(4)(A), (B), added pars. (1) and (2), redesignated former pars. (2) and (3) as (3) and (4), respectively, and struck out former par. (1). Prior to amendment, text of par. (1) read as follows: "To receive a grant or loan under this section, an eligible entity shall submit to the Administrator an application at a time, in a manner, and including such information as the Administrator may require."
Subsec. (c)(3)(G). Pub. L. 111–364, §2(b)(4)(C), inserted "in the case of an application relating to nonroad engines or vehicles," before "a description of the diesel".
Subsec. (c)(4). Pub. L. 111–364, §2(b)(4)(D)(i), inserted ", rebate," after "grant" and "highest" before "priority" in introductory provisions.
Subsec. (c)(4)(C)(iii). Pub. L. 111–364, §2(b)(4)(D)(ii), substituted "diesel fleets" for "a diesel fleets" and inserted "construction sites, schools," after "terminals,".
Subsec. (c)(4)(E) to (G). Pub. L. 111–364, §2(b)(4)(D)(iii)–(v), inserted "and" at end of subpar. (E), substituted a period for "; and" in subpar. (F), and struck out subpar. (G) which read as follows: "use diesel fuel with a sulfur content of less than or equal to 15 parts per million, as the Administrator determines to be appropriate."
Subsec. (d)(1). Pub. L. 111–364, §2(b)(5)(A), inserted ", rebate," after "grant" in introductory provisions.
Subsec. (d)(2)(A). Pub. L. 111–364, §2(b)(5)(B), substituted "grant, rebate, or loan provided, or contract entered into," for "grant or loan provided" and "any Federal law, except that this subparagraph shall not apply to a mandate in a State implementation plan approved by the Administrator under the Clean Air Act" for "Federal, State or local law".
Subsecs. (e), (f). Pub. L. 111–364, §2(b)(6), added subsecs. (e) and (f).
(1) provide to States guidance for use in applying for grant, rebate, or loan funds under this section, including information regarding—
A grant, rebate, or loan provided under this section shall be used for a project relating to—
(Pub. L. 109–58, title VII, §793, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 841; Pub. L. 110–255, §3(b), June 30, 2008, 122 Stat. 2424; Pub. L. 111–364, §2(c), Jan. 4, 2011, 124 Stat. 4059.)
2011—Pub. L. 111–364, §2(c)(1), inserted ", rebate," after "grant" in section catchline.
2008—Subsec. (c)(2)(A). Pub. L. 110–255, §3(b)(2), substituted "51" for "50" and "1.96 percent" for "2 percent".
§16134. Evaluation and report
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.
(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.)
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).
§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.
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.)
§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.)
§16137. Authorization of appropriations
There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this part $100,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2012 through 2016, to remain available until expended.
(Pub. L. 109–58, title VII, §797, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 844; Pub. L. 111–364, §2(e), Jan. 4, 2011, 124 Stat. 4060.)
2011—Pub. L. 111–364 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: "There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this part $200,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2007 through 2011, to remain available until expended."
§16138. EPA authority to accept diesel emissions reduction Supplemental Environmental Projects
The Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (hereinafter, the "Agency") may accept (notwithstanding sections 3302 and 1301 of title 31) diesel emissions reduction Supplemental Environmental Projects if the projects, as part of a settlement of any alleged violations of environmental law—
(1) protect human health or the environment;
(2) are related to the underlying alleged violations;
(3) do not constitute activities that the defendant would otherwise be legally required to perform; and
(4) do not provide funds for the staff of the Agency or for contractors to carry out the Agency's internal operations.
(Pub. L. 110–255, §1, June 30, 2008, 122 Stat. 2423.)
Section was not enacted as part of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 which comprises this chapter.
§16139. Settlement agreement provisions
In any settlement agreement regarding alleged violations of environmental law in which a defendant agrees to perform a diesel emissions reduction Supplemental Environmental Project, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall require the defendant to include in the settlement documents a certification under penalty of law that the defendant would have agreed to perform a comparably valued, alternative project other than a diesel emissions reduction Supplemental Environmental Project if the Administrator were precluded by law from accepting a diesel emission reduction Supplemental Environmental Project. A failure by the Administrator to include this language in such a settlement agreement shall not create a cause of action against the United States under the Clean Air Act [42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.] or any other law or create a basis for overturning a settlement agreement entered into by the United States.
(Pub. L. 110–255, §2, June 30, 2008, 122 Stat. 2423.)
The Clean Air Act, referred to in text, is act July 14, 1955, ch. 360, 69 Stat. 322, 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.