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42 U.S.C. § 6374 — Records

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42 U.S.C. § 6374 — Records

Each recipient of assistance under this part shall keep such records, provide such reports, and furnish such access to books and records as the Secretary may by rule prescribe.

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Each recipient of assistance under this part shall keep such records, provide such reports, and furnish such access to books and records as the Secretary may by rule prescribe.

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42 U.S.C. § 13212 — Definitions

For purposes of this subchapter, subchapter II, and subchapter III (unless otherwise specified)— (1) the term “Administrator” means the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency; (2) the term “alternative fuel” means methanol, denatured ethanol, and other alcohols; mixtures containing 85 percent or more (or such other percentage, but not less than 70 percent, as determined by the Secretary, by rule, to provide for requirements relating to cold start, safety, or vehicle functions) by volume of methanol, denatured ethanol, and other alcohols with gasoline or other fuels; natural gas, including liquid fuels domestically produced from natural gas; liquefied petroleum gas; hydrogen; coal-derived liquid fuels; fuels (other than alcohol) derived from biological materials; electricity (including electricity from solar energy); and any other fuel the Secretary determines, by rule, is substantially not petroleum and would yield substantial energy security benefits and substantial environmental benefits; (3) **Alternative fueled vehicle.—** (A) *In general.—* — The term “alternative fueled vehicle” means a dedicated vehicle or a dual fueled vehicle; (B) *Inclusions.—* — The term “alternative fueled vehicle” includes— (i) a new qualified fuel cell motor vehicle (as defined in [section 30B(b)(3) of title 26](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title26-section30B/b/3&num=0&edition=prelim)); (ii) a new advanced lean burn technology motor vehicle (as defined in section 30B(c)(3) of that title); (iii) a new qualified hybrid motor vehicle (as defined in section 30B(d)(3) of that title); and (iv) any other type of vehicle that the Administrator demonstrates to the Secretary would achieve a significant reduction in petroleum

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42 U.S.C. § 13213 — Minimum Federal fleet requirement

**(a) General requirements** (1) The Federal Government shall acquire at least— (A) 5,000 light duty alternative fueled vehicles in fiscal year 1993; (B) 7,500 light duty alternative fueled vehicles in fiscal year 1994; and (C) 10,000 light duty alternative fueled vehicles in fiscal year 1995. (2) The Secretary shall allocate the acquisitions necessary to meet the requirements under paragraph (1). **(b) Percentage requirements** (1) Of the total number of vehicles acquired by a Federal fleet, at least— (A) 25 percent in fiscal year 1996; (B) 33 percent in fiscal year 1997; (C) 50 percent in fiscal year 1998; and (D) 75 percent in fiscal year 1999 and thereafter, shall be alternative fueled vehicles. (2) The Secretary, in consultation with the Administrator of General Services where appropriate, may permit a Federal fleet to acquire a smaller percentage than is required in paragraph (1), so long as the aggregate percentage acquired by all Federal fleets is at least equal to the required percentage. (3) For purposes of this subsection, the term “Federal fleet” means 20 or more light duty motor vehicles, located in a metropolitan statistical area or consolidated metropolitan statistical area, as established by the Bureau of the Census, with a 1980 population of more than 250,000, that are centrally fueled or capable of being centrally fueled and are owned, operated, leased, or otherwise controlled by or assigned to any Federal executive department, military department, Government corporation, independent establishment, or executive agency, the United States Postal Service, the Congress, the courts of the United States, or the Executive Office of the President. Such term does not include— (A) motor vehicles held for lease or rental to the gen

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42 U.S.C. § 13231 — Biodiesel fuel use credits

**(a) Allocation of credits** (1) **In general** — The Secretary shall allocate one credit under this section to a fleet or covered person for each qualifying volume of the biodiesel component of fuel containing at least 20 percent biodiesel by volume purchased after the date of the enactment of this section, for use by the fleet or covered person in vehicles owned or operated by the fleet or covered person that weigh more than 8,500 pounds gross vehicle weight rating. (2) **Exceptions** — No credits shall be allocated under paragraph (1) for a purchase of biodiesel— (A) for use in alternative fueled vehicles; or (B) that is required by Federal or State law. (3) **Authority to modify percentage** — The Secretary may, by rule, lower the 20 percent biodiesel volume requirement in paragraph (1) for reasons related to cold start, safety, or vehicle function considerations. (4) **Documentation** — A fleet or covered person seeking a credit under this section shall provide written documentation to the Secretary supporting the allocation of a credit to such fleet or covered person under paragraph (1). **(b) Use of credits** (1) **In general** — At the request of a fleet or covered person allocated a credit under subsection (a), the Secretary shall, for the year in which the purchase of a qualifying volume is made, treat that purchase as the acquisition of one alternative fueled vehicle the fleet or covered person is required to acquire under this subchapter, subchapter II, or subchapter III. (2) **Limitation** — Credits allocated under subsection (a) may not be used to satisfy more than 50 percent of the alternative fueled vehicle requirements of a fleet or covered person under this subchapter, subchapter II, and subchapter III. This paragraph shall not apply to a

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42 U.S.C. § 13263a — Powers of Secretary

For the purpose of carrying out subchapter I, subchapter II, this subchapter, and subchapter IV, the Secretary, or the duly designated agent of the Secretary, may hold such hearings, take such testimony, sit and act at such times and places, administer such oaths, and require, by subpena, the attendance and testimony of such witnesses and the production of such books, papers, correspondence, memorandums, contracts, agreements, or other records as the Secretary of Transportation is authorized to do under [section 32910(a)(1) of title 49](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title49-section32910/a/1&num=0&edition=prelim).

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42 U.S.C. § 6211 — Congressional statement of purpose

The purposes of this chapter are— (1) to grant specific authority to the President to fulfill obligations of the United States under the international energy program; (2) to provide for the creation of a Strategic Petroleum Reserve capable of reducing the impact of severe energy supply interruptions; (3) Repealed. Pub. L. 106–469, title I, § 102(2), Nov. 9, 2000, 114 Stat. 2029; (4) to conserve energy supplies through energy conservation programs, and, where necessary, the regulation of certain energy uses; (5) to provide for improved energy efficiency of motor vehicles, major appliances, and certain other consumer products; (6) Repealed. Pub. L. 106–469, title I, § 102(2), Nov. 9, 2000, 114 Stat. 2029; (7) to provide a means for verification of energy data to assure the reliability of energy data; and (8) to conserve water by improving the water efficiency of certain plumbing products and appliances.

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42 U.S.C. § 6382 — Federal fleet conservation requirements

**(a) Mandatory reduction in petroleum consumption** (1) **In general** — Not later than 18 months after December 19, 2007, the Secretary shall issue regulations for Federal fleets subject to [section 6374 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section6374&num=0&edition=prelim) to require that, beginning in fiscal year 2010, each Federal agency shall reduce petroleum consumption and increase alternative fuel consumption each year by an amount necessary to meet the goals described in paragraph (2). (2) **Goals** — The goals of the requirements under paragraph (1) are that not later than October 1, 2015, and for each year thereafter, each Federal agency shall achieve at least a 20 percent reduction in annual petroleum consumption and a 10 percent increase in annual alternative fuel consumption, as calculated from the baseline established by the Secretary for fiscal year 2005. (3) **Milestones** — The Secretary shall include in the regulations described in paragraph (1)— (A) interim numeric milestones to assess annual agency progress towards accomplishing the goals described in that paragraph; and (B) a requirement that agencies annually report on progress towards meeting each of the milestones and the 2015 goals. **(b) Plan** (1) **Requirement** (A) *In general* — The regulations under subsection (a) shall require each Federal agency to develop a plan, and implement the measures specified in the plan by dates specified in the plan, to meet the required petroleum reduction levels and the alternative fuel consumption increases, including the milestones specified by the Secretary. (B) *Inclusions* — The plan shall— (i) identify the specific measures the agency will use to meet the requirements of subsection (

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49 U.S.C. § 32901 — Definitions

**(a) General.—** In this chapter— (1) “alternative fuel” means— (A) methanol; (B) denatured ethanol; (C) other alcohols; (D) except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a mixture containing at least 85 percent of methanol, denatured ethanol, and other alcohols by volume with gasoline or other fuels; (E) natural gas; (F) liquefied petroleum gas; (G) hydrogen; (H) coal derived liquid fuels; (I) fuels (except alcohol) derived from biological materials; (J) electricity (including electricity from solar energy); and (K) any other fuel the Secretary of Transportation prescribes by regulation that is not substantially petroleum and that would yield substantial energy security and environmental benefits. (2) “alternative fueled automobile” means an automobile that is a— (A) dedicated automobile; or (B) dual fueled automobile. (3) except as provided in [section 32908 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title49-section32908&num=0&edition=prelim), “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— (A) a vehicle operated only on a rail line; (B) a vehicle manufactured in different stages by 2 or more manufacturers, if no intermediate or final-stage manufacturer of that vehicle manufactures more than 10,000 multi-stage vehicles per year; or (C) a work truck. (4) “automobile manufactured by a manufacturer” includes every automobile manufactured by a person that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with the manufacturer, but does not include an automobile manufactured by the person that is exp

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42 U.S.C. § 6374 — Alternative fuel use by light duty Federal

Page 6816 TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE § 6372h mate of each State, and such other factors as the Secretary may deem appropriate. (b) The total amount allocated to any State under subsection (a) in any year shall not exceed 10 percent of the total amount allocated to all the States in such year under such subsection (a). Except for the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, and the Virgin Islands, not less than 0.5 percent of such total allocation to all States for that year shall be al- located in such year for the total of grants in each State which has an approved State plan under this part. (Pub. L. 94–163, title III, § 400H, as added Pub. L. 95–619, title III, § 311(a), Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3253.) § 6372h. Administration; detailed description in annual report (a) The Secretary may prescribe such rules as may be necessary in order to carry out the pro- visions of this part. (b) The Secretary shall include in his annual report a detailed description of the actions taken under this part in the preceding fiscal year and the actions planned to be taken in the subsequent fiscal year. Such description shall show the allocations made (including the alloca- tions made to each State) and include informa- tion on the technical assistance carried out with funds allocated, and an estimate of the energy savings, if any, achieved. (Pub. L. 94–163, title III, § 400I, as added Pub. L. 95–619, title III, § 311(a), Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3253; amended Pub. L. 96–470, title II, § 203(a), Oct. 19, 1980, 94 Stat. 2242; Pub. L. 105–388, § 5(a)(13), Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3479.) Editorial Notes AMENDMENTS 1998—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 105–388 struck out comma after ‘‘Secretary shall’’. 1980—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 96–470 substitu

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