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Timestamp: 2017-11-19 10:30:57
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Matched Legal Cases: ['§ 32901', '§1', '§103', '§318', '§513', '§6', '§403', '§501', '§301', '§6', '§403', '§501', '§301', '§501', '§301', '§4', '§318', '§103']

[USC10] 49 USC 32901: Definitions
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49 USC 32901: Definitions Text contains those laws in effect on November 18, 2017
(1) "alternative fuel" means-
(2) "alternative fueled automobile" means an automobile that is a-
(3) except as provided in section 32908 of this title, "automobile" means a 4-wheeled vehicle that is propelled by fuel, or by alternative fuel, manufactured primarily for use on public streets, roads, and highways and rated at less than 10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight, except-
(9) "dual fueled automobile" means an automobile that-
(10) "fuel" means-
(14) "manufacturer" means-
(16) "model year", when referring to a specific calendar year, means-
(18) "passenger automobile" means an automobile that the Secretary decides by regulation is manufactured primarily for transporting not more than 10 individuals, but does not include an automobile capable of off-highway operation that the Secretary decides by regulation-
(19) "work truck" means a vehicle that-
(b) Authority To Change Percentage.-The Secretary may prescribe regulations changing the percentage referred to in subsection (a)(1)(D) of this section to not less than 70 percent because of requirements relating to cold start, safety, or vehicle functions.
(c) Minimum Driving Ranges for Dual Fueled Passenger Automobiles.-(1) The Secretary shall prescribe by regulation the minimum driving range that dual fueled automobiles that are passenger automobiles must meet when operating on alternative fuel to be dual fueled automobiles under sections 32905 and 32906 of this title. A determination whether a dual fueled automobile meets the minimum driving range requirement under this paragraph shall be based on the combined Agency city/highway fuel economy as determined for average fuel economy purposes for those automobiles.
( Pub. L. 103–272, §1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 1056 ; Pub. L. 110–140, title I, §103(a), Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1501 ; Pub. L. 113–291, div. A, title III, §318(b), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3341 .)
32901(a)(1) 15:2013(h)(1)(A) (less words in 1st parentheses). Oct. 20, 1972, Pub. L. 92–513, 86 Stat. 947 , §513(h); added Oct. 14, 1988, Pub. L. 100–494, §6(a), 102 Stat. 2450 ; Oct. 24, 1992, Pub. L. 102–486, §403(5)(H), (I), 106 Stat. 2878 .
32901(a)(3) 15:2001(1). Oct. 20, 1972, Pub. L. 92–513, 86 Stat. 947 , §501(1); added Dec. 22, 1975, Pub. L. 94–163, §301, 89 Stat. 901 ; Oct. 14, 1988, Pub. L. 100–494, §6(b), 102 Stat. 2452 ; Oct. 24, 1992, Pub. L. 102–486, §403(1), 106 Stat. 2876 .
15:2001(13), (14). Oct. 20, 1972, Pub. L. 92–513, 86 Stat. 947 , §§501(2)–(7), (10)–(14), 503(c); added Dec. 22, 1975, Pub. L. 94–163, §301, 89 Stat. 901 , 902, 907.
32901(a)(12) 15:2001(9). Oct. 20, 1972, Pub. L. 92–513, 86 Stat. 947 , §501(8), (9); added Dec. 22, 1975, Pub. L. 94–163, §301, 89 Stat. 902 ; Oct. 10, 1980, Pub. L. 96–425, §§4(c)(1), 8(b), 94 Stat. 1824 , 1828.
In subsection (a)(4), the words " 'automobile manufactured by a manufacturer' includes" are substituted for "Any reference in this subchapter to automobiles manufactured by a manufacturer shall be deemed-(1) to include" to eliminate unnecessary words. The word "every" is substituted for "all" because of the restatement. The words "but does not include" are substituted for "to exclude" for consistency. The words "manufactured by the person" are substituted for "manufactured (within the meaning of paragraph (1))" to eliminate unnecessary words.
2014-Subsec. (c)(2)(B). Pub. L. 113–291, §318(b)(1), inserted ", except that beginning with model year 2016, alternative fueled automobiles that use a fuel described in subparagraph (E) of subsection (a)(1) shall have a minimum driving range of 150 miles" after "at least 200 miles".
2007-Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 110–140, §103(a)(1), added par. (3) and struck out former par. (3) which read as follows: "except as provided in section 32908 of this title, 'automobile' means a 4-wheeled vehicle that is propelled by fuel, or by alternative fuel, manufactured primarily for use on public streets, roads, and highways (except a vehicle operated only on a rail line), and rated at-
"(B) more than 6,000, but less than 10,000, pounds gross vehicle weight, if the Secretary decides by regulation that-
Pub. L. 111–32, title XIII, June 24, 2009, 123 Stat. 1909 , as amended by Pub. L. 111–47, Aug. 7, 2009, 123 Stat. 1972 , provided that:
"Sec. 1301. Short Title.-This title may be cited as the 'Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Act of 2009'.
"Sec. 1302. Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Program.-(a) Establishment.-There is established in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration a voluntary program to be known as the 'Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Program' through which the Secretary, in accordance with this section and the regulations promulgated under subsection (d), shall-
"(2) register dealers for participation in the Program and require that all registered dealers-
"(b) Qualifications for and Value of Vouchers.-A voucher issued under the Program shall have a value that may be applied to offset the purchase price or lease price for a qualifying lease of a new fuel efficient automobile as follows:
"(1) $3,500 value.-The voucher may be used to offset the purchase price or lease price of the new fuel efficient automobile by $3,500 if-
"(C) the new fuel efficient automobile is a category 2 truck that has a combined fuel economy value of at least 15 miles per gallon and-
"(2) $4,500 value.-The voucher may be used to offset the purchase price or lease price of the new fuel efficient automobile by $4,500 if-
"(A) General period of eligibility.-A voucher issued under the Program shall be used only in connection with the purchase or qualifying lease of new fuel efficient automobiles that occur between July 1, 2009 and November 1, 2009.
"(B) Number of vouchers per person and per trade-in vehicle.-Not more than 1 voucher may be issued for a single person and not more than 1 voucher may be issued for the joint registered owners of a single eligible trade-in vehicle.
"(C) No combination of vouchers.-Only 1 voucher issued under the Program may be applied toward the purchase or qualifying lease of a single new fuel efficient automobile.
"(D) Cap on funds for category 3 trucks.-Not more than 7.5 percent of the total funds made available for the Program shall be used for vouchers for the purchase or qualifying lease of category 3 trucks.
"(E) Combination with other incentives permitted.-The availability or use of a Federal, State, or local incentive or a State-issued voucher for the purchase or lease of a new fuel efficient automobile shall not limit the value or issuance of a voucher under the Program to any person otherwise eligible to receive such a voucher.
"(F) No additional fees.-A dealer participating in the program may not charge a person purchasing or leasing a new fuel efficient automobile any additional fees associated with the use of a voucher under the Program.
"(G) Number and amount.-The total number and value of vouchers issued under the Program may not exceed the amounts appropriated for such purpose.
"(2) Disposition of eligible trade-in vehicles.-
"(A) In general.-For each eligible trade-in vehicle surrendered to a dealer under the Program, the dealer shall certify to the Secretary, in such manner as the Secretary shall prescribe by rule, that the dealer-
"(ii) will transfer the vehicle (including the engine block), in such manner as the Secretary prescribes, to an entity that will ensure that the vehicle-
"(B) Savings provision.-Nothing in subparagraph (A) may be construed to preclude a person who is responsible for ensuring that the vehicle is crushed or shredded from-
"(C) Coordination.-The Secretary shall coordinate with the Attorney General to ensure that the National Motor Vehicle Title Information System and other publicly accessible systems are appropriately updated on a timely basis to reflect the crushing or shredding of vehicles under this section and appropriate reclassification of the vehicles' titles. The commercial market shall also have electronic and commercial access to the vehicle identification numbers of vehicles that have been disposed of on a timely basis.
"(d) Regulations.-Notwithstanding the requirements of section 553 of title 5, United States Code, the Secretary shall promulgate final regulations to implement the Program not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act [June 24, 2009]. Such regulations shall-
"(5) consistent with subsection (c)(2), establish requirements and procedures for the disposal of eligible trade-in vehicles and provide such information as may be necessary to entities engaged in such disposal to ensure that such vehicles are disposed of in accordance with such requirements and procedures, including-
"(e) Anti-Fraud Provisions.-
"(1) Violation.-It shall be unlawful for any person to violate any provision under this section or any regulations issued pursuant to subsection (d) (other than by making a clerical error).
"(2) Penalties.-Any person who commits a violation described in paragraph (1) shall be liable to the United States Government for a civil penalty of not more than $15,000 for each violation. The Secretary shall have the authority to assess and compromise such penalties, and shall have the authority to require from any entity the records and inspections necessary to enforce this program. In determining the amount of the civil penalty, the severity of the violation and the intent and history of the person committing the violation shall be taken into account.
"(f) Information to Consumers and Dealers.-Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act [June 24, 2009], and promptly upon the update of any relevant information, the Secretary, in consultation with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, shall make available on an Internet website and through other means determined by the Secretary information about the Program, including-
"(g) Record Keeping and Report.-
"(1) Database.-The Secretary shall maintain a database of the vehicle identification numbers of all new fuel efficient vehicles purchased or leased and all eligible trade-in vehicles disposed of under the Program.
"(2) Report on efficacy of the program.-Not later than 60 days after the termination date described in subsection (c)(1)(A), the Secretary shall submit a report to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate describing the efficacy of the Program, including-
"(A) a description of Program results, including-
"(3) Review of administration of the program by government accountability office and inspector general.-Not later than 180 days after the termination date described in subsection (c)(1)(A), the Government Accountability Office and the Inspector General of the Department of Transportation shall submit reports to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate reviewing the administration of the program.
"(h) Exclusion of Vouchers From Income.-
"(1) For purposes of all federal and state programs.-A voucher issued under this program or any payment made for such a voucher pursuant to subsection (a)(3) shall not be regarded as income and shall not be regarded as a resource for the month of receipt of the voucher and the following 12 months, for purposes of determining the eligibility of the recipient of the voucher (or the recipient's spouse or other family or household members) for benefits or assistance, or the amount or extent of benefits or assistance, under any Federal or State program.
"(2) For purposes of taxation.-A voucher issued under the program or any payment made for such a voucher pursuant to subsection (a)(3) shall not be considered as gross income of the purchaser of a vehicle for purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 [26 U.S.C. 1 et seq.].
"(i) Definitions.-As used in this section-
"(5) the term 'combined fuel economy value' means-
"(7) the term 'eligible trade-in vehicle' means an automobile or a work truck (as such terms are defined in section 32901(a) of title 49, United States Code) that, at the time it is presented for trade-in under this section-
"(8) the term 'new fuel efficient automobile' means an automobile described in paragraph (1), (2), (3), or (4)-
"(C) that-
"(D) that has the combined fuel economy value of at least-
"(j) Appropriation.-There is hereby appropriated to the Secretary of Transportation $1,000,000,000, of which up to $50,000,000 is available for administration, to remain available until expended to carry out this section."