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42 U.S.C. § 13255 — Modification of goals; additional rulemaking authority

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42 U.S.C. § 13255 — Modification of goals; additional rulemaking authority

**(a) Examination of goals** Within 3 years after October 24, 1992, and periodically thereafter, the Secretary shall examine the goals established under [section 13252(b)(2) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section13252/b/2&num=0&edition=prelim), in the context of the program goals stated under [section 13252(a) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section13252/a&num=0&edition=prelim), to determine if the goals under [section 13252(b)(2) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section13252/b/2&num=0&edition=prelim), including the applicable percentage requirements and dates, should be modified under this section. The Secretary shall publish in the Federal Register the results of each examination under this subsection and provide an opportunity for public comment. **(b) Modification of goals** If, after analysis of information obtained in connection with carrying out subsection (a) or [section 13252 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section13252&num=0&edition=prelim), or other information, and taking into account the determination of technical and economic feasibility made under [section 13252(b)(2) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section13252/b/2&num=0&edition=prelim), the Secretary determines that goals described in [section 13252(b)(2) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section13252/b/2&num=0&edition=prelim), including the percentage requirements or dates, are not achievable, the Secretary, in consultation with appropriate Federal agencies, shall, by rule, establish goals that ar

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**(a) Examination of goals** Within 3 years after October 24, 1992, and periodically thereafter, the Secretary shall examine the goals established under [section 13252(b)(2) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section13252/b/2&num=0&edition=prelim), in the context of the program goals stated under [section 13252(a) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section13252/a&num=0&edition=prelim), to determine if the goals under [section 13252(b)(2) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section13252/b/2&num=0&edition=prelim), including the applicable percentage requirements and dates, should be modified under this section. The Secretary shall publish in the Federal Register the results of each examination under this subsection and provide an opportunity for public comment. **(b) Modification of goals** If, after analysis of information obtained in connection with carrying out subsection (a) or [section 13252 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section13252&num=0&edition=prelim), or other information, and taking into account the determination of technical and economic feasibility made under [section 13252(b)(2) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section13252/b/2&num=0&edition=prelim), the Secretary determines that goals described in [section 13252(b)(2) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section13252/b/2&num=0&edition=prelim), including the percentage requirements or dates, are not achievable, the Secretary, in consultation with appropriate Federal agencies, shall, by rule, establish goals that are achievable, for purposes of this subchapter. The modification of goals under this section may include changing the target dates specified in [section 13252(b)(2) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section13252/b/2&num=0&edition=prelim). **(c) Additional rulemaking authority** If the Secretary determines that the achievement of goals described in [section 13252(b)(2) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section13252/b/2&num=0&edition=prelim) would result in a significant and correctable failure to meet the program goals described in [section 13252(a) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section13252/a&num=0&edition=prelim), the Secretary shall issue such additional regulations as are necessary to remedy such failure. The Secretary shall have no authority under this Act to mandate the production of alternative fueled vehicles or to specify, as applicable, the models, lines, or types of, or marketing or pricing practices, policies, or strategies for, vehicles subject to this Act. Nothing in this Act shall be construed to give the Secretary authority to mandate marketing or pricing practices, policies, or strategies for alternative fuels or to mandate the production or delivery of such fuels.

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42 U.S.C. § 13201 — Air quality enhancement program

**(a) Eligible projects** Projects supported under [section 13572(a)(2) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section13572/a/2&num=0&edition=prelim) shall— (1) utilize technologies that meet relevant Federal and State clean air requirements applicable to the unit or facility, including being adequately demonstrated for purposes of [section 7411 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section7411&num=0&edition=prelim), achievable for purposes of [section 7479 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section7479&num=0&edition=prelim), or achievable in practice for purposes of [section 7501 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section7501&num=0&edition=prelim); or (2) utilize equipment or processes that exceed relevant Federal or State clean air requirements applicable to the unit or facilities included in the projects by achieving greater efficiency or environmental performance. **(b) Priority in project selection** In making an award under [section 13572(a)(2) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section13572/a/2&num=0&edition=prelim), the Secretary shall give priority to— (1) projects whose installation is likely to result in significant air quality improvements in nonattainment air quality areas or substantially reduce the emission level of criteria pollutants and mercury air emissions; (2) projects for pollution control that result in the mitigation or collection of more than 1 pollutant; and (3) projects designed to allow the use of the waste byproducts or other byproducts of the equipment. **(c) Authorization of appropriations** There a

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42 U.S.C. § 13252 — Mandate for alternative fuel providers

**(a) In general** (1) The Secretary shall, before January 1, 1994, issue regulations requiring that of the new light duty motor vehicles acquired by a covered person described in paragraph (2), the following percentages shall be alternative fueled vehicles for the following model years: (A) 30 percent for model year 1996. (B) 50 percent for model year 1997. (C) 70 percent for model year 1998. (D) 90 percent for model year 1999 and thereafter. (2) For purposes of this section, a person referred to in paragraph (1) is— (A) a covered person whose principal business is producing, storing, refining, processing, transporting, distributing, importing, or selling at wholesale or retail any alternative fuel other than electricity; (B) a non-Federal covered person whose principal business is generating, transmitting, importing, or selling at wholesale or retail electricity; or (C) a covered person— (i) who produces, imports, or produces and imports in combination, an average of 50,000 barrels per day or more of petroleum; and (ii) a substantial portion of whose business is producing alternative fuels. (3) (A) In the case of a covered person described in paragraph (2) with more than one affiliate, division, or other business unit, only an affiliate, division, or business unit which is substantially engaged in the alternative fuels business (as determined by the Secretary by rule) shall be subject to this subsection. (B) No covered person or affiliate, division, or other business unit of such person whose principal business is— (i) transforming alternative fuels into a product that is not an alternative fuel; or (ii) consuming alternative fuels as a feedstock or fuel in the manufacture of a product that is not an alternative fuel,

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42 U.S.C. § 13255 — Voluntary supply commitments

Page 8536 TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE § 13254 visions of law protecting the confidentiality of trade secrets and business and financial infor- mation, including section 1905 of title 18. (Pub. L. 102–486, title V, § 503, Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 2889.) § 13254. Modification of goals; additional rule- making authority (a) Examination of goals Within 3 years after October 24, 1992, and peri- odically thereafter, the Secretary shall examine the goals established under section 13252(b)(2) of this title, in the context of the program goals stated under section 13252(a) of this title, to de- termine if the goals under section 13252(b)(2) of this title, including the applicable percentage requirements and dates, should be modified under this section. The Secretary shall publish in the Federal Register the results of each ex- amination under this subsection and provide an opportunity for public comment. (b) Modification of goals If, after analysis of information obtained in connection with carrying out subsection (a) or section 13252 of this title, or other information, and taking into account the determination of technical and economic feasibility made under section 13252(b)(2) of this title, the Secretary de- termines that goals described in section 13252(b)(2) of this title, including the percentage requirements or dates, are not achievable, the Secretary, in consultation with appropriate Fed- eral agencies, shall, by rule, establish goals that are achievable, for purposes of this subchapter. The modification of goals under this section may include changing the target dates specified in section 13252(b)(2) of this title. (c) Additional rulemaking authority If the Secretary determines that the achieve- ment of goals described in s

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