42 U.S.C. § 7521 — Emission standards for new motor vehi-

Page 7311 TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE § 7521 1 See References in Text note below. SUBCHAPTER II—EMISSION STANDARDS FOR MOVING SOURCES PART A—MOTOR VEHICLE EMISSION AND FUEL STANDARDS § 7521. Emission standards for new motor vehi- cles or new motor vehicle engines (a) Authority of Administrator to prescribe by regulation Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b)— (1) The Administrator shall by regulation pre- scribe (and from time to time revise) in accord- ance with the provisions of this section, stand- ards applicable to the emission of any air pollut- ant from any class or classes of new motor vehi- cles or new motor vehicle engines, which in his judgment cause, or contribute to, air pollution which may reasonably be anticipated to endan- ger public health or welfare. Such standards shall be applicable to such vehicles and engines for their useful life (as determined under sub- section (d), relating to useful life of vehicles for purposes of certification), whether such vehicles and engines are designed as complete systems or incorporate devices to prevent or control such pollution. (2) Any regulation prescribed under paragraph (1) of this subsection (and any revision thereof) shall take effect after such period as the Admin- istrator finds necessary to permit the develop- ment and application of the requisite tech- nology, giving appropriate consideration to the cost of compliance within such period. (3)(A) IN GENERAL.—(i) Unless the standard is changed as provided in subparagraph (B), regula- tions under paragraph (1) of this subsection ap- plicable to emissions of hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, oxides of nitrogen, and particulate matter from classes or categories of heavy-duty vehicles or engines manufactured during or after model year 1983 shall contain standards which reflect the greatest degree of emission reduction achievable through the application of tech- nology which the Administrator determines will be available for the model year to which such standards apply, giving appropriate consider- ation to cost, energy, and safety factors associ- ated with the application of such technology. (ii) In establishing classes or categories of ve- hicles or engines for purposes of regulations under this paragraph, the Administrator may base such classes or categories on gross vehicle weight, horsepower, type of fuel used, or other appropriate factors. (B) REVISED STANDARDS FOR HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS.—(i) On the basis of information avail- able to the Administrator concerning the effects of air pollutants emitted from heavy-duty vehi- cles or engines and from other sources of mobile source related pollutants on the public health and welfare, and taking costs into account, the Administrator may promulgate regulations under paragraph (1) of this subsection revising any standard promulgated under, or before the date of, the enactment of the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 (or previously revised under this subparagraph) and applicable to classes or categories of heavy-duty vehicles or engines. (ii) Effective for the model year 1998 and there- after, the regulations under paragraph (1) of this subsection applicable to emissions of oxides of nitrogen (NOx) from gasoline and diesel-fueled heavy duty trucks shall contain standards which provide that such emissions may not exceed 4.0 grams per brake horsepower hour (gbh). (C) LEAD TIME AND STABILITY.—Any standard promulgated or revised under this paragraph and applicable to classes or categories of heavy- duty vehicles or engines shall apply for a period of no less than 3 model years beginning no ear- lier than the model year commencing 4 years after such revised standard is promulgated. (D) REBUILDING PRACTICES.—The Adminis- trator shall study the practice of rebuilding heavy-duty engines and the impact rebuilding has on engine emissions. On the basis of that study and other information available to the Administrator, the Administrator may prescribe requirements to control rebuilding practices, in- cluding standards applicable to emissions from any rebuilt heavy-duty engines (whether or not the engine is past its statutory useful life), which in the Administrator’s judgment cause, or contribute to, air pollution which may reason- ably be anticipated to endanger public health or welfare taking costs into account. Any regula- tion shall take effect after a period the Adminis- trator finds necessary to permit the develop- ment and application of the requisite control measures, giving appropriate consideration to the cost of compliance within the period and en- ergy and safety factors. (E) MOTORCYCLES.—For purposes of this para- graph, motorcycles and motorcycle engines shall be treated in the same manner as heavy- duty vehicles and engines (except as otherwise permitted under section 7525(f)(1) 1 of this title) unless the Administrator promulgates a rule re- classifying motorcycles as light-duty vehicles within the meaning of this section or unless the Administrator promulgates regulations under subsection (a) applying standards applicable to the emission of air pollutants from motorcycles as a separate class or category. In any case in which such standards are promulgated for such emissions from motorcycles as a separate class or category, the Administrator, in promulgating such standards, shall consider the need to achieve equivalency of emission reductions be- tween motorcycles and other motor vehicles to the maximum extent practicable. (4)(A) Effective with respect to vehicles and engines manufactured after model year 1978, no emission control device, system, or element of design shall be used in a new motor vehicle or new motor vehicle engine for purposes of com- plying with requirements prescribed under this subchapter if such device, system, or element of design will cause or contribute to an unreason- able risk to public health, welfare, or safety in its operation or function. (B) In determining whether an unreasonable risk exists under subparagraph (A), the Adminis- trator shall consider, among other factors, (i) whether and to what extent the use of any de- vice, system, or element of design causes, in- creases, reduces, or eliminates emissions of any unregulated pollutants; (ii) available methods for reducing or eliminating any risk to public Page 7312 TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE § 7521 health, welfare, or safety which may be associ- ated with the use of such device, system, or ele- ment of design, and (iii) the availability of other devices, systems, or elements of design which may be used to conform to requirements pre- scribed under this subchapter without causing or contributing to such unreasonable risk. The Administrator shall include in the consideration required by this paragraph all relevant informa- tion developed pursuant to section 7548 of this title. (5)(A) If the Administrator promulgates final regulations which define the degree of control required and the test procedures by which com- pliance could be determined for gasoline vapor recovery of uncontrolled emissions from the fueling of motor vehicles, the Administrator shall, after consultation with the Secretary of Transportation with respect to motor vehicle safety, prescribe, by regulation, fill pipe stand- ards for new motor vehicles in order to insure effective connection between such fill pipe and any vapor recovery system which the Adminis- trator determines may be required to comply with such vapor recovery regulations. In pro- mulgating such standards the Administrator shall take into consideration limits on fill pipe diameter, minimum design criteria for nozzle re- tainer lips, limits on the location of the un- leaded fuel restrictors, a minimum access zone surrounding a fill pipe, a minimum pipe or noz- zle insertion angle, and such other factors as he deems pertinent. (B) Regulations prescribing standards under subparagraph (A) shall not become effective until the introduction of the model year for which it would be feasible to implement such standards, taking into consideration the re- straints of an adequate leadtime for design and production. (C) Nothing in subparagraph (A) shall (i) pre- vent the Administrator from specifying different nozzle and fill neck sizes for gasoline with addi- tives and gasoline without additives or (ii) per- mit the Administrator to require a specific loca- tion, configuration, modeling, or styling of the motor vehicle body with respect to the fuel tank fill neck or fill nozzle clearance envelope. (D) For the purpose of this paragraph, the term ‘‘fill pipe’’ shall include the fuel tank fill pipe, fill neck, fill inlet, and closure. (6) ONBOARD VAPOR RECOVERY.—Within 1 year after November 15, 1990, the Administrator shall, after consultation with the Secretary of Trans- portation regarding the safety of vehicle-based (‘‘onboard’’) systems for the control of vehicle refueling emissions, promulgate standards under this section requiring that new light-duty vehi- cles manufactured beginning in the fourth model year after the model year in which the standards are promulgated and thereafter shall be equipped with such systems. The standards required under this paragraph shall apply to a percentage of each manufacturer’s fleet of new light-duty vehicles beginning with the fourth model year after the model year in which the standards are promulgated. The percentage shall be as specified in the following table: IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE FOR ONBOARD VAPOR RECOVERY REQUIREMENTS Model year commencing after standards promulgated Percentage* Fourth .................................................... 40 Fifth ....................................................... 80 After Fifth .............................................. 100 *Percentages in the table refer to a percentage of the manufacturer’s sales volume. The standards shall require that such systems provide a minimum evaporative emission cap- ture efficiency of 95 percent. The requirements of section 7511a(b)(3) of this title (relating to stage II gasoline vapor recovery) for areas clas- sified under section 7511 of this title as moderate for ozone shall not apply after promulgation of such standards and the Administrator may, by rule, revise or waive the application of the re- quirements of such section 7511a(b)(3) of this title for areas classified under section 7511 of this title as Serious, Severe, or Extreme for ozone, as appropriate, after such time as the Ad- ministrator determines that onboard emissions control systems required under this paragraph are in widespread use throughout the motor ve- hicle fleet. (b) Emissions of carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, and oxides of nitrogen; annual report to Con- gress; waiver of emission standards; research objectives (1)(A) The regulations under subsection (a) ap- plicable to emissions of carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons from light-duty vehicles and en- gines manufactured during model years 1977 through 1979 shall contain standards which pro- vide that such emissions from such vehicles and engines may not exceed 1.5 grams per vehicle mile of hydrocarbons and 15.0 grams per vehicle mile of carbon monoxide. The regulations under subsection (a) applicable to emissions of carbon monoxide from light-duty vehicles and engines manufactured during the model year 1980 shall contain standards which provide that such emis- sions may not exceed 7.0 grams per vehicle mile. The regulations under subsection (a) applicable to emissions of hydrocarbons from light-duty vehicles and engines manufactured during or after model year 1980 shall contain standards which require a reduction of at least 90 percent from emissions of such pollutant allowable under the standards under this section applica- ble to light-duty vehicles and engines manufac- tured in model year 1970. Unless waived as pro- vided in paragraph (5),1 regulations under sub- section (a) applicable to emissions of carbon monoxide from light-duty vehicles and engines manufactured during or after the model year 1981 shall contain standards which require a re- duction of at least 90 percent from emissions of such pollutant allowable under the standards under this section applicable to light-duty vehi- cles and engines manufactured in model year 1970. (B) The regulations under subsection (a) appli- cable to emissions of oxides of nitrogen from light-duty vehicles and engines manufactured during model years 1977 through 1980 shall con- tain standards which provide that such emis- sions from such vehicles and engines may not Page 7313 TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE § 7521 2 So in original. Probably should be ‘‘(4)’’. 3 So in original. Probably should be ‘‘paragraph’’. exceed 2.0 grams per vehicle mile. The regula- tions under subsection (a) applicable to emis- sions of oxides of nitrogen from light-duty vehi- cles and engines manufactured during the model year 1981 and thereafter shall contain standards which provide that such emissions from such ve- hicles and engines may not exceed 1.0 gram per vehicle mile. The Administrator shall prescribe standards in lieu of those required by the pre- ceding sentence, which provide that emissions of oxides of nitrogen may not exceed 2.0 grams per vehicle mile for any light-duty vehicle manufac- tured during model years 1981 and 1982 by any manufacturer whose production, by corporate identity, for calendar year 1976 was less than three hundred thousand light-duty motor vehi- cles worldwide if the Administrator determines that— (i) the ability of such manufacturer to meet emission standards in the 1975 and subsequent model years was, and is, primarily dependent upon technology developed by other manufac- turers and purchased from such manufactur- ers; and (ii) such manufacturer lacks the financial resources and technological ability to develop such technology. (C) The Administrator may promulgate regu- lations under subsection (a)(1) revising any standard prescribed or previously revised under this subsection, as needed to protect public health or welfare, taking costs, energy, and safe- ty into account. Any revised standard shall re- quire a reduction of emissions from the standard that was previously applicable. Any such revi- sion under this subchapter may provide for a phase-in of the standard. It is the intent of Con- gress that the numerical emission standards specified in subsections (a)(3)(B)(ii), (g), (h), and (i) shall not be modified by the Administrator after November 15, 1990, for any model year be- fore the model year 2004. (2) Emission standards under paragraph (1), and measurement techniques on which such standards are based (if not promulgated prior to November 15, 1990), shall be promulgated by reg- ulation within 180 days after November 15, 1990. (3) For purposes of this part— (A)(i) The term ‘‘model year’’ with reference to any specific calendar year means the manu- facturer’s annual production period (as deter- mined by the Administrator) which includes January 1 of such calendar year. If the manu- facturer has no annual production period, the term ‘‘model year’’ shall mean the calendar year. (ii) For the purpose of assuring that vehicles and engines manufactured before the begin- ning of a model year were not manufactured for purposes of circumventing the effective date of a standard required to be prescribed by subsection (b), the Administrator may pre- scribe regulations defining ‘‘model year’’ oth- erwise than as provided in clause (i). (B) Repealed. Pub. L. 101–549, title II, § 230(1), Nov. 15, 1990, 104 Stat. 2529. (C) The term ‘‘heavy duty vehicle’’ means a truck, bus, or other vehicle manufactured pri- marily for use on the public streets, roads, and highways (not including any vehicle operated exclusively on a rail or rails) which has a gross vehicle weight (as determined under reg- ulations promulgated by the Administrator) in excess of six thousand pounds. Such term in- cludes any such vehicle which has special fea- tures enabling off-street or off-highway oper- ation and use. (3) 2 Upon the petition of any manufacturer, the Administrator, after notice and opportunity for public hearing, may waive the standard re- quired under subparagraph (B) of paragraph (1) to not exceed 1.5 grams of oxides of nitrogen per vehicle mile for any class or category of light- duty vehicles or engines manufactured by such manufacturer during any period of up to four model years beginning after the model year 1980 if the manufacturer demonstrates that such waiver is necessary to permit the use of an inno- vative power train technology, or innovative emission control device or system, in such class or category of vehicles or engines and that such technology or system was not utilized by more than 1 percent of the light-duty vehicles sold in the United States in the 1975 model year. Such waiver may be granted only if the Adminis- trator determines— (A) that such waiver would not endanger public health, (B) that there is a substantial likelihood that the vehicles or engines will be able to comply with the applicable standard under this section at the expiration of the waiver, and (C) that the technology or system has a po- tential for long-term air quality benefit and has the potential to meet or exceed the aver- age fuel economy standard applicable under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act [42 U.S.C. 6201 et seq.] upon the expiration of the waiver. No waiver under this subparagraph 3 granted to any manufacturer shall apply to more than 5 percent of such manufacturer’s production or more than fifty thousand vehicles or engines, whichever is greater. (c) Feasibility study and investigation by Na- tional Academy of Sciences; reports to Ad- ministrator and Congress; availability of in- formation (1) The Administrator shall undertake to enter into appropriate arrangements with the Na- tional Academy of Sciences to conduct a com- prehensive study and investigation of the tech- nological feasibility of meeting the emissions standards required to be prescribed by the Ad- ministrator by subsection (b) of this section. (2) Of the funds authorized to be appropriated to the Administrator by this chapter, such amounts as are required shall be available to carry out the study and investigation authorized by paragraph (1) of this subsection. (3) In entering into any arrangement with the National Academy of Sciences for conducting the study and investigation authorized by para- graph (1) of this subsection, the Administrator shall request the National Academy of Sciences to submit semiannual reports on the progress of Page 7314 TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE § 7521 4 Another subsec. (f) is set out after subsec. (m). its study and investigation to the Administrator and the Congress, beginning not later than July 1, 1971, and continuing until such study and in- vestigation is completed. (4) The Administrator shall furnish to such Academy at its request any information which the Academy deems necessary for the purpose of conducting the investigation and study author- ized by paragraph (1) of this subsection. For the purpose of furnishing such information, the Ad- ministrator may use any authority he has under this chapter (A) to obtain information from any person, and (B) to require such person to con- duct such tests, keep such records, and make such reports respecting research or other activi- ties conducted by such person as may be reason- ably necessary to carry out this subsection. (d) Useful life of vehicles The Administrator shall prescribe regulations under which the useful life of vehicles and en- gines shall be determined for purposes of sub- section (a)(1) of this section and section 7541 of this title. Such regulations shall provide that except where a different useful life period is specified in this subchapter useful life shall— (1) in the case of light duty vehicles and light duty vehicle engines and light-duty trucks up to 3,750 lbs. LVW and up to 6,000 lbs. GVWR, be a period of use of five years or fifty thousand miles (or the equivalent), whichever first occurs, except that in the case of any re- quirement of this section which first becomes applicable after November 15, 1990, where the useful life period is not otherwise specified for such vehicles and engines, the period shall be 10 years or 100,000 miles (or the equivalent), whichever first occurs, with testing for pur- poses of in-use compliance under section 7541 of this title up to (but not beyond) 7 years or 75,000 miles (or the equivalent), whichever first occurs; (2) in the case of any other motor vehicle or motor vehicle engine (other than motorcycles or motorcycle engines), be a period of use set forth in paragraph (1) unless the Adminis- trator determines that a period of use of greater duration or mileage is appropriate; and (3) in the case of any motorcycle or motor- cycle engine, be a period of use the Adminis- trator shall determine. (e) New power sources or propulsion systems In the event of a new power source or propul- sion system for new motor vehicles or new motor vehicle engines is submitted for certifi- cation pursuant to section 7525(a) of this title, the Administrator may postpone certification until he has prescribed standards for any air pol- lutants emitted by such vehicle or engine which in his judgment cause, or contribute to, air pol- lution which may reasonably be anticipated to endanger the public health or welfare but for which standards have not been prescribed under subsection (a). (f) 4 High altitude regulations (1) The high altitude regulation in effect with respect to model year 1977 motor vehicles shall not apply to the manufacture, distribution, or sale of 1978 and later model year motor vehicles. Any future regulation affecting the sale or dis- tribution of motor vehicles or engines manufac- tured before the model year 1984 in high altitude areas of the country shall take effect no earlier than model year 1981. (2) Any such future regulation applicable to high altitude vehicles or engines shall not re- quire a percentage of reduction in the emissions of such vehicles which is greater than the re- quired percentage of reduction in emissions from motor vehicles as set forth in subsection (b). This percentage reduction shall be deter- mined by comparing any proposed high altitude emission standards to high altitude emissions from vehicles manufactured during model year 1970. In no event shall regulations applicable to high altitude vehicles manufactured before the model year 1984 establish a numerical standard which is more stringent than that applicable to vehicles certified under non-high altitude condi- tions. (3) Section 7607(d) of this title shall apply to any high altitude regulation referred to in para- graph (2) and before promulgating any such reg- ulation, the Administrator shall consider and make a finding with respect to— (A) the economic impact upon consumers, individual high altitude dealers, and the auto- mobile industry of any such regulation, in- cluding the economic impact which was expe- rienced as a result of the regulation imposed during model year 1977 with respect to high al- titude certification requirements; (B) the present and future availability of emission control technology capable of meet- ing the applicable vehicle and engine emission requirements without reducing model avail- ability; and (C) the likelihood that the adoption of such a high altitude regulation will result in any significant improvement in air quality in any area to which it shall apply. (g) Light-duty trucks up to 6,000 lbs. GVWR and light-duty vehicles; standards for model years after 1993 (1) NMHC, CO, and NOx Effective with respect to the model year 1994 and thereafter, the regulations under sub- section (a) applicable to emissions of non- methane hydrocarbons (NMHC), carbon mon- oxide (CO), and oxides of nitrogen (NOx) from light-duty trucks (LDTs) of up to 6,000 lbs. gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) and light- duty vehicles (LDVs) shall contain standards which provide that emissions from a percent- age of each manufacturer’s sales volume of such vehicles and trucks shall comply with the levels specified in table G. The percentage shall be as specified in the implementation schedule below: Page 7315 TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE § 7521 TABLE G—EMISSION STANDARDS FOR NMHC, CO, AND NOx FROM LIGHT-DUTY TRUCKS OF UP TO 6,000 LBS. GVWR AND LIGHT-DUTY VEHICLES Vehicle type Column A Column B (5 yrs/50,000 mi) (10 yrs/100,000 mi) NMHC CO NOx NMHC CO NOx LDTs (0–3,750 lbs. LVW) and light-duty vehicles .............................. 0.25 3.4 0.4* 0.31 4.2 0.6* LDTs (3,751–5,750 lbs. LVW) .............................................................. 0.32 4.4 0.7** 0.40 5.5 0.97 Standards are expressed in grams per mile (gpm). For standards under column A, for purposes of certification under section 7525 of this title, the applicable useful life shall be 5 years or 50,000 miles (or the equivalent), whichever first occurs. For standards under column B, for purposes of certification under section 7525 of this title, the applicable useful life shall be 10 years or 100,000 miles (or the equivalent), whichever first occurs. *In the case of diesel-fueled LDTs (0–3,750 lvw) and light-duty vehicles, before the model year 2004, in lieu of the 0.4 and 0.6 standards for NOx, the applicable standards for NOx shall be 1.0 gpm for a useful life of 5 years or 50,000 miles (or the equivalent), whichever first occurs, and 1.25 gpm for a useful life of 10 years or 100,000 miles (or the equivalent) whichever first occurs. **This standard does not apply to diesel-fueled LDTs (3,751–5,750 lbs. LVW). IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE FOR TABLE G STANDARDS Model year Percentage* 1994 ......................................................... 40 1995 ......................................................... 80 after 1995 ................................................. 100 *Percentages in the table refer to a percentage of each manufacturer’s sales volume. (2) PM Standard Effective with respect to model year 1994 and thereafter in the case of light-duty vehicles, and effective with respect to the model year 1995 and thereafter in the case of light-duty trucks (LDTs) of up to 6,000 lbs. gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), the regulations under subsection (a) applicable to emissions of par- ticulate matter (PM) from such vehicles and trucks shall contain standards which provide that such emissions from a percentage of each manufacturer’s sales volume of such vehicles and trucks shall not exceed the levels specified in the table below. The percentage shall be as specified in the Implementation Schedule below. PM STANDARD FOR LDTS OF UP TO 6,000 LBS. GVWR Useful life period Standard 5/50,000 .................................................... 0.08 gpm 10/100,000 ................................................. 0.10 gpm The applicable useful life, for purposes of certifi- cation under section 7525 of this title and for purposes of in-use compliance under section 7541 of this title, shall be 5 years or 50,000 miles (or the equivalent), whichever first occurs, in the case of the 5/50,000 stand- ard. The applicable useful life, for purposes of certifi- cation under section 7525 of this title and for purposes of in-use compliance under section 7541 of this title, shall be 10 years or 100,000 miles (or the equivalent), whichever first occurs in the case of the 10/100,000 standard. IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE FOR PM STANDARDS Model year Light-duty vehicles LDTs 1994 ................................. 40%* 1995 ................................. 80%* 40%* 1996 ................................. 100%* 80%* after 1996 ......................... 100%* 100%* *Percentages in the table refer to a percentage of each manufacturer’s sales volume. (h) Light-duty trucks of more than 6,000 lbs. GVWR; standards for model years after 1995 Effective with respect to the model year 1996 and thereafter, the regulations under subsection (a) applicable to emissions of nonmethane hy- drocarbons (NMHC), carbon monoxide (CO), ox- ides of nitrogen (NOx), and particulate matter (PM) from light-duty trucks (LDTs) of more than 6,000 lbs. gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) shall contain standards which provide that emissions from a specified percentage of each manufacturer’s sales volume of such trucks shall comply with the levels specified in table H. The specified percentage shall be 50 percent in model year 1996 and 100 percent thereafter. TABLE H—EMISSION STANDARDS FOR NMHC AND CO FROM GASOLINE AND DIESEL FUELED LIGHT-DUTY TRUCKS OF MORE THAN 6,000 LBS. GVWR LDT Test weight Column A Column B (5 yrs/50,000 mi) (11 yrs/120,000 mi) NMHC CO NOx NMHC CO NOx PM 3,751–5,750 lbs. TW ........................................................................ 0.32 4.4 0.7* 0.46 6.4 0.98 0.10 Over 5,750 lbs. TW ........................................................................ 0.39 5.0 1.1* 0.56 7.3 1.53 0.12 Standards are expressed in grams per mile (GPM). For standards under column A, for purposes of certification under section 7525 of this title, the applicable useful life shall be 5 years or 50,000 miles (or the equivalent) whichever first occurs. Page 7316 TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE § 7521 For standards under column B, for purposes of certification under section 7525 of this title, the applicable useful life shall be 11 years or 120,000 miles (or the equivalent), whichever first occurs. *Not applicable to diesel-fueled LDTs. (i) Phase II study for certain light-duty vehicles and light-duty trucks (1) The Administrator, with the participation of the Office of Technology Assessment, shall study whether or not further reductions in emis- sions from light-duty vehicles and light-duty trucks should be required pursuant to this sub- chapter. The study shall consider whether to es- tablish with respect to model years commencing after January 1, 2003, the standards and useful life period for gasoline and diesel-fueled light- duty vehicles and light-duty trucks with a load- ed vehicle weight (LVW) of 3,750 lbs. or less spec- ified in the following table: TABLE 3—PENDING EMISSION STANDARDS FOR GASO- LINE AND DIESEL FUELED LIGHT-DUTY VEHICLES AND LIGHT-DUTY TRUCKS 3,750 LBS. LVW OR LESS Pollutant Emission level* NMHC ........................................... 0.125 GPM NOx ............................................... 0.2 GPM CO ................................................ 1.7 GPM *Emission levels are expressed in grams per mile (GPM). For vehicles and engines subject to this sub- section for purposes of subsection (d) and any reference thereto, the useful life of such vehicles and engines shall be a period of 10 years or 100,000 miles (or the equivalent), whichever first occurs. Such study shall also consider other standards and useful life periods which are more stringent or less stringent than those set forth in table 3 (but more stringent than those referred to in subsections (g) and (h)). (2)(A) As part of the study under paragraph (1), the Administrator shall examine the need for further reductions in emissions in order to at- tain or maintain the national ambient air qual- ity standards, taking into consideration the waiver provisions of section 7543(b) of this title. As part of such study, the Administrator shall also examine— (i) the availability of technology (including the costs thereof), in the case of light-duty ve- hicles and light-duty trucks with a loaded ve- hicle weight (LVW) of 3,750 lbs. or less, for meeting more stringent emission standards than those provided in subsections (g) and (h) for model years commencing not earlier than after January 1, 2003, and not later than model year 2006, including the lead time and safety and energy impacts of meeting more stringent emission standards; and (ii) the need for, and cost effectiveness of, obtaining further reductions in emissions from such light-duty vehicles and light-duty trucks, taking into consideration alternative means of attaining or maintaining the national primary ambient air quality standards pursuant to State implementation plans and other require- ments of this chapter, including their feasi- bility and cost effectiveness. (B) The Administrator shall submit a report to Congress no later than June 1, 1997, containing the results of the study under this subsection, including the results of the examination con- ducted under subparagraph (A). Before sub- mittal of such report the Administrator shall provide a reasonable opportunity for public com- ment and shall include a summary of such com- ments in the report to Congress. (3)(A) Based on the study under paragraph (1) the Administrator shall determine, by rule, within 3 calendar years after the report is sub- mitted to Congress, but not later than December 31, 1999, whether— (i) there is a need for further reductions in emissions as provided in paragraph (2)(A); (ii) the technology for meeting more strin- gent emission standards will be available, as provided in paragraph (2)(A)(i), in the case of light-duty vehicles and light-duty trucks with a loaded vehicle weight (LVW) of 3,750 lbs. or less, for model years commencing not earlier than January 1, 2003, and not later than model year 2006, considering the factors listed in paragraph (2)(A)(i); and (iii) obtaining further reductions in emis- sions from such vehicles will be needed and cost effective, taking into consideration alter- natives as provided in paragraph (2)(A)(ii). The rulemaking under this paragraph shall com- mence within 3 months after submission of the report to Congress under paragraph (2)(B). (B) If the Administrator determines under sub- paragraph (A) that— (i) there is no need for further reductions in emissions as provided in paragraph (2)(A); (ii) the technology for meeting more strin- gent emission standards will not be available as provided in paragraph (2)(A)(i), in the case of light-duty vehicles and light-duty trucks with a loaded vehicle weight (LVW) of 3,750 lbs. or less, for model years commencing not earlier than January 1, 2003, and not later than model year 2006, considering the factors listed in paragraph (2)(A)(i); or (iii) obtaining further reductions in emis- sions from such vehicles will not be needed or cost effective, taking into consideration alter- natives as provided in paragraph (2)(A)(ii), the Administrator shall not promulgate more stringent standards than those in effect pursu- ant to subsections (g) and (h). Nothing in this paragraph shall prohibit the Administrator from exercising the Administrator’s authority under subsection (a) to promulgate more stringent standards for light-duty vehicles and light-duty trucks with a loaded vehicle weight (LVW) of 3,750 lbs. or less at any other time thereafter in accordance with subsection (a). (C) If the Administrator determines under sub- paragraph (A) that— (i) there is a need for further reductions in emissions as provided in paragraph (2)(A); (ii) the technology for meeting more strin- gent emission standards will be available, as provided in paragraph (2)(A)(i), in the case of light-duty vehicles and light-duty trucks with a loaded vehicle weight (LVW) of 3,750 lbs. or less, for model years commencing not earlier than January 1, 2003, and not later than model year 2006, considering the factors listed in paragraph (2)(A)(i); and Page 7317 TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE § 7521 (iii) obtaining further reductions in emis- sions from such vehicles will be needed and cost effective, taking into consideration alter- natives as provided in paragraph (2)(A)(ii), the Administrator shall either promulgate the standards (and useful life periods) set forth in Table 3 in paragraph (1) or promulgate alter- native standards (and useful life periods) which are more stringent than those referred to in sub- sections (g) and (h). Any such standards (or use- ful life periods) promulgated by the Adminis- trator shall take effect with respect to any such vehicles or engines no earlier than the model year 2003 but not later than model year 2006, as determined by the Administrator in the rule. (D) Nothing in this paragraph shall be con- strued by the Administrator or by a court as a presumption that any standards (or useful life period) set forth in Table 3 shall be promulgated in the rulemaking required under this para- graph. The action required of the Administrator in accordance with this paragraph shall be treated as a nondiscretionary duty for purposes of section 7604(a)(2) of this title (relating to cit- izen suits). (E) Unless the Administrator determines not to promulgate more stringent standards as pro- vided in subparagraph (B) or to postpone the ef- fective date of standards referred to in Table 3 in paragraph (1) or to establish alternative standards as provided in subparagraph (C), effec- tive with respect to model years commencing after January 1, 2003, the regulations under sub- section (a) applicable to emissions of non- methane hydrocarbons (NMHC), oxides of nitro- gen (NOx), and carbon monoxide (CO) from motor vehicles and motor vehicle engines in the classes specified in Table 3 in paragraph (1) above shall contain standards which provide that emissions may not exceed the pending emission levels specified in Table 3 in paragraph (1). (j) Cold CO standard (1) Phase I Not later than 12 months after November 15, 1990, the Administrator shall promulgate regu- lations under subsection (a) of this section ap- plicable to emissions of carbon monoxide from 1994 and later model year light-duty vehicles and light-duty trucks when operated at 20 de- grees Fahrenheit. The regulations shall con- tain standards which provide that emissions of carbon monoxide from a manufacturer’s vehi- cles when operated at 20 degrees Fahrenheit may not exceed, in the case of light-duty vehi- cles, 10.0 grams per mile, and in the case of light-duty trucks, a level comparable in strin- gency to the standard applicable to light-duty vehicles. The standards shall take effect after model year 1993 according to a phase-in sched- ule which requires a percentage of each manu- facturer’s sales volume of light-duty vehicles and light-duty trucks to comply with applica- ble standards after model year 1993. The per- centage shall be as specified in the following table: PHASE-IN SCHEDULE FOR COLD START STANDARDS Model Year Percentage 1994 ......................................................... 40 1995 ......................................................... 80 1996 and after .......................................... 100 (2) Phase II (A) Not later than June 1, 1997, the Adminis- trator shall complete a study assessing the need for further reductions in emissions of carbon monoxide and the maximum reductions in such emissions achievable from model year 2001 and later model year light-duty vehicles and light-duty trucks when operated at 20 de- grees Fahrenheit. (B)(i) If as of June 1, 1997, 6 or more non- attainment areas have a carbon monoxide de- sign value of 9.5 ppm or greater, the regula- tions under subsection (a)(1) of this section ap- plicable to emissions of carbon monoxide from model year 2002 and later model year light- duty vehicles and light-duty trucks shall con- tain standards which provide that emissions of carbon monoxide from such vehicles and trucks when operated at 20 degrees Fahrenheit may not exceed 3.4 grams per mile (gpm) in the case of light-duty vehicles and 4.4 grams per mile (gpm) in the case of light-duty trucks up to 6,000 GVWR and a level comparable in stringency in the case of light-duty trucks 6,000 GVWR and above. (ii) In determining for purposes of this sub- paragraph whether 6 or more nonattainment areas have a carbon monoxide design value of 9.5 ppm or greater, the Administrator shall ex- clude the areas of Steubenville, Ohio, and Osh- kosh, Wisconsin. (3) Useful-life for phase I and phase II stand- ards In the case of the standards referred to in paragraphs (1) and (2), for purposes of certifi- cation under section 7525 of this title and in- use compliance under section 7541 of this title, the applicable useful life period shall be 5 years or 50,000 miles, whichever first occurs, except that the Administrator may extend such useful life period (for purposes of section 7525 of this title, or section 7541 of this title, or both) if he determines that it is feasible for vehicles and engines subject to such standards to meet such standards for a longer useful life. If the Administrator extends such useful life period, the Administrator may make an appro- priate adjustment of applicable standards for such extended useful life. No such extended useful life shall extend beyond the useful life period provided in regulations under sub- section (d). (4) Heavy-duty vehicles and engines The Administrator may also promulgate regulations under subsection (a)(1) applicable to emissions of carbon monoxide from heavy- duty vehicles and engines when operated at cold temperatures. (k) Control of evaporative emissions The Administrator shall promulgate (and from time to time revise) regulations applicable to Page 7318 TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE § 7521 evaporative emissions of hydrocarbons from all gasoline-fueled motor vehicles— (1) during operation; and (2) over 2 or more days of nonuse; under ozone-prone summertime conditions (as determined by regulations of the Adminis- trator). The regulations shall take effect as ex- peditiously as possible and shall require the greatest degree of emission reduction achievable by means reasonably expected to be available for production during any model year to which the regulations apply, giving appropriate consid- eration to fuel volatility, and to cost, energy, and safety factors associated with the applica- tion of the appropriate technology. The Admin- istrator shall commence a rulemaking under this subsection within 12 months after Novem- ber 15, 1990. If final regulations are not promul- gated under this subsection within 18 months after November 15, 1990, the Administrator shall submit a statement to the Congress containing an explanation of the reasons for the delay and a date certain for promulgation of such final regulations in accordance with this chapter. Such date certain shall not be later than 15 months after the expiration of such 18 month deadline. (l) Mobile source-related air toxics (1) Study Not later than 18 months after November 15, 1990, the Administrator shall complete a study of the need for, and feasibility of, controlling emissions of toxic air pollutants which are un- regulated under this chapter and associated with motor vehicles and motor vehicle fuels, and the need for, and feasibility of, controlling such emissions and the means and measures for such controls. The study shall focus on those categories of emissions that pose the greatest risk to human health or about which significant uncertainties remain, including emissions of benzene, formaldehyde, and 1,3 butadiene. The proposed report shall be avail- able for public review and comment and shall include a summary of all comments. (2) Standards Within 54 months after November 15, 1990, the Administrator shall, based on the study under paragraph (1), promulgate (and from time to time revise) regulations under sub- section (a)(1) or section 7545(c)(1) of this title containing reasonable requirements to control hazardous air pollutants from motor vehicles and motor vehicle fuels. The regulations shall contain standards for such fuels or vehicles, or both, which the Administrator determines re- flect the greatest degree of emission reduction achievable through the application of tech- nology which will be available, taking into consideration the standards established under subsection (a), the availability and costs of the technology, and noise, energy, and safety factors, and lead time. Such regulations shall not be inconsistent with standards under sub- section (a). The regulations shall, at a min- imum, apply to emissions of benzene and form- aldehyde. (m) Emissions control diagnostics (1) Regulations Within 18 months after November 15, 1990, the Administrator shall promulgate regula- tions under subsection (a) requiring manufac- turers to install on all new light duty vehicles and light duty trucks diagnostics systems ca- pable of— (A) accurately identifying for the vehicle’s useful life as established under this section, emission-related systems deterioration or malfunction, including, at a minimum, the catalytic converter and oxygen sensor, which could cause or result in failure of the vehicles to comply with emission standards established under this section, (B) alerting the vehicle’s owner or oper- ator to the likely need for emission-related components or systems maintenance or re- pair, (C) storing and retrieving fault codes spec- ified by the Administrator, and (D) providing access to stored information in a manner specified by the Administrator. The Administrator may, in the Administra- tor’s discretion, promulgate regulations re- quiring manufacturers to install such onboard diagnostic systems on heavy-duty vehicles and engines. (2) Effective date The regulations required under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall take effect in model year 1994, except that the Administrator may waive the application of such regulations for model year 1994 or 1995 (or both) with respect to any class or category of motor vehicles if the Administrator determines that it would be infeasible to apply the regulations to that class or category in such model year or years, consistent with corresponding regulations or policies adopted by the California Air Re- sources Board for such systems. (3) State inspection The Administrator shall by regulation re- quire States that have implementation plans containing motor vehicle inspection and main- tenance programs to amend their plans within 2 years after promulgation of such regulations to provide for inspection of onboard diagnostics systems (as prescribed by regula- tions under paragraph (1) of this subsection) and for the maintenance or repair of malfunc- tions or system deterioration identified by or affecting such diagnostics systems. Such regu- lations shall not be inconsistent with the pro- visions for warranties promulgated under sec- tion 7541(a) and (b) of this title. (4) Specific requirements In promulgating regulations under this sub- section, the Administrator shall require— (A) that any connectors through which the emission control diagnostics system is accessed for inspection, diagnosis, service, or repair shall be standard and uniform on all motor vehicles and motor vehicle engines; (B) that access to the emission control diagnostics system through such connectors shall be unrestricted and shall not require Page 7319 TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE § 7521 5 So in original. Probably should be ‘‘(n)’’. any access code or any device which is only available from a vehicle manufacturer; and (C) that the output of the data from the emission control diagnostics system through such connectors shall be usable without the need for any unique decoding information or device. (5) Information availability The Administrator, by regulation, shall re- quire (subject to the provisions of section 7542(c) of this title regarding the protection of methods or processes entitled to protection as trade secrets) manufacturers to provide promptly to any person engaged in the repair- ing or servicing of motor vehicles or motor ve- hicle engines, and the Administrator for use by any such persons, with any and all informa- tion needed to make use of the emission con- trol diagnostics system prescribed under this subsection and such other information includ- ing instructions for making emission related diagnosis and repairs. No such information may be withheld under section 7542(c) of this title if that information is provided (directly or indirectly) by the manufacturer to fran- chised dealers or other persons engaged in the repair, diagnosing, or servicing of motor vehi- cles or motor vehicle engines. Such informa- tion shall also be available to the Adminis- trator, subject to section 7542(c) of this title, in carrying out the Administrator’s respon- sibilities under this section. (f) 5 Model years after 1990 For model years prior to model year 1994, the regulations under subsection (a) applicable to buses other than those subject to standards under section 7554 of this title shall contain a standard which provides that emissions of par- ticulate matter (PM) from such buses may not exceed the standards set forth in the following table: PM STANDARD FOR BUSES Model year Standard* 1991 ......................................................... 0.25 1992 ......................................................... 0.25 1993 and thereafter ................................. 0.10 *Standards are expressed in grams per brake horse- power hour (g/bhp/hr). (July 14, 1955, ch. 360, title II, § 202, as added Pub. L. 89–272, title I, § 101(8), Oct. 20, 1965, 79 Stat. 992; amended Pub. L. 90–148, § 2, Nov. 21, 1967, 81 Stat. 499; Pub. L. 91–604, § 6(a), Dec. 31, 1970, 84 Stat. 1690; Pub. L. 93–319, § 5, June 22, 1974, 88 Stat. 258; Pub. L. 95–95, title II, §§ 201, 202(b), 213(b), 214(a), 215–217, 224(a), (b), (g), title IV, § 401(d), Aug. 7, 1977, 91 Stat. 751–753, 758–761, 765, 767, 769, 791; Pub. L. 95–190, § 14(a)(60)–(65), (b)(5), Nov. 16, 1977, 91 Stat. 1403, 1405; Pub. L. 101–549, title II, §§ 201–207, 227(b), 230(1)–(5), Nov. 15, 1990, 104 Stat. 2472–2481, 2507, 2529.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT The enactment of the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, referred to in subsec. (a)(3)(B), probably means the enactment of Pub. L. 101–549, Nov. 15, 1990, 104 Stat. 2399, which was approved Nov. 15, 1990. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 7401 of this title and Tables. Section 7525(f)(1) of this title, referred to in subsec. (a)(3)(E), was redesignated section 7525(f) of this title by Pub. L. 101–549, title II, § 230(8), Nov. 15, 1990, 104 Stat. 2529. Paragraph (5) of subsec. (b), referred to in subsec. (b)(1)(A), related to waivers for model years 1981 and 1982, and was repealed by Pub. L. 101–549, title II, § 230(3), Nov. 15, 1990, 104 Stat. 2529. See 1990 Amendment note below. The Energy Policy and Conservation Act, referred to in subsec. (b)(3)(C), is Pub. L. 94–163, Dec. 22, 1975, 89 Stat. 871, which is classified principally to chapter 77 (§ 6201 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 6201 of this title and Tables. CODIFICATION Section was formerly classified to section 1857f–1 of this title. AMENDMENTS 1990—Subsec. (a)(3)(A). Pub. L. 101–549, § 201(1), added subpar. (A) and struck out former subpar. (A) which re- lated to promulgation of regulations applicable to re- duction of emissions from heavy-duty vehicles or en- gines manufactured during and after model year 1979 in the case of carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, and oxides of nitrogen, and from vehicles manufactured during and after model year 1981 in the case of particulate matter. Subsec. (a)(3)(B). Pub. L. 101–549, § 201(1), added sub- par. (B) and struck out former subpar. (B) which read as follows: ‘‘During the period of June 1 through De- cember 31, 1978, in the case of hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide, or during the period of June 1 through De- cember 31, 1980, in the case of oxides of nitrogen, and during each period of June 1 through December 31 of each third year thereafter, the Administrator may, after notice and opportunity for a public hearing pro- mulgate regulations revising any standard prescribed as provided in subparagraph (A)(ii) for any class or cat- egory of heavy-duty vehicles or engines. Such standard shall apply only for the period of three model years be- ginning four model years after the model year in which such revised standard is promulgated. In revising any standard under this subparagraph for any such three model year period, the Administrator shall determine the maximum degree of emission reduction which can be achieved by means reasonably expected to be avail- able for production of such period and shall prescribe a revised emission standard in accordance with such de- termination. Such revised standard shall require a re- duction of emissions from any standard which applies in the previous model year.’’ Subsec. (a)(3)(C). Pub. L. 101–549, § 201(1), added sub- par. (C) and struck out former subpar. (C) which read as follows: ‘‘Action revising any standard for any period may be taken by the Administrator under subpara- graph (B) only if he finds— ‘‘(i) that compliance with the emission standards otherwise applicable for such model year cannot be achieved by technology, processes, operating meth- ods, or other alternatives reasonably expected to be available for production for such model year without increasing cost or decreasing fuel economy to an ex- cessive and unreasonable degree; and ‘‘(ii) the National Academy of Sciences has not, pursuant to its study and investigation under sub- section (c), issued a report substantially contrary to the findings of the Administrator under clause (i).’’ Subsec. (a)(3)(D). Pub. L. 101–549, § 201(1), added sub- par. (D) and struck out former subpar. (D) which read as follows: ‘‘A report shall be made to the Congress with respect to any standard revised under subpara- graph (B) which shall contain— ‘‘(i) a summary of the health effects found, or be- lieved to be associated with, the pollutant covered by such standard, Page 7320 TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE § 7521 ‘‘(ii) an analysis of the cost-effectiveness of other strategies for attaining and maintaining national ambient air quality standards and carrying out regu- lations under part C of subchapter I (relating to sig- nificant deterioration) in relation to the cost-effec- tiveness for such purposes of standards which, but for such revision, would apply. ‘‘(iii) a summary of the research and development efforts and progress being made by each manufac- turer for purposes of meeting the standards promul- gated as provided in subparagraph (A)(ii) or, if appli- cable, subparagraph (E), and ‘‘(iv) specific findings as to the relative costs of compliance, and relative fuel economy, which may be expected to result from the application for any model year of such revised standard and the application for such model year of the standard, which, but for such revision, would apply.’’ Subsec. (a)(3)(E), (F). Pub. L. 101–549, § 201, redesig- nated subpar. (F) as (E), inserted heading, and struck out former subpar. (E) which read as follows: ‘‘(i) The Administrator shall conduct a continuing pollutant-specific study concerning the effects of each air pollutant emitted from heavy-duty vehicles or en- gines and from other sources of mobile source related pollutants on the public health and welfare. The results of such study shall be published in the Federal Register and reported to the Congress not later than June 1, 1978, in the case of hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide, and June 1, 1980, in the case of oxides of nitrogen, and before June 1 of each third year thereafter. ‘‘(ii) On the basis of such study and such other infor- mation as is available to him (including the studies under section 7548 of this title), the Administrator may, after notice and opportunity for a public hearing, promulgate regulations under paragraph (1) of this sub- section changing any standard prescribed in subpara- graph (A)(ii) (or revised under subparagraph (B) or pre- viously changed under this subparagraph). No such changed standard shall apply for any model year before the model year four years after the model year during which regulations containing such changed standard are promulgated.’’ Subsec. (a)(4)(A), (B). Pub. L. 101–549, § 227(b), sub- stituted ‘‘requirements prescribed under this sub- chapter’’ for ‘‘standards prescribed under this sub- section’’. Subsec. (a)(6). Pub. L. 101–549, § 202, amended par. (6) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (6) read as follows: ‘‘The Administrator shall determine the feasibility and desirability of requiring new motor vehicles to utilize onboard hydrocarbon control technology which would avoid the necessity of gasoline vapor recovery of un- controlled emissions emanating from the fueling of motor vehicles. The Administrator shall compare the costs and effectiveness of such technology to that of implementing and maintaining vapor recovery systems (taking into consideration such factors as fuel econ- omy, economic costs of such technology, administra- tive burdens, and equitable distribution of costs). If the Administrator finds that it is feasible and desirable to employ such technology, he shall, after consultation with the Secretary of Transportation with respect to motor vehicle safety, prescribe, by regulation, stand- ards requiring the use of onboard hydrocarbon tech- nology which shall not become effective until the in- troduction to the model year for which it would be fea- sible to implement such standards, taking into consid- eration compliance costs and the restraints of an ade- quate lead time for design and production.’’ Subsec. (b)(1)(C). Pub. L. 101–549, § 203(c), amended subpar. (C) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (C) read as follows: ‘‘Effective with respect to vehicles and engines manufactured after model year 1978 (or in the case of heavy-duty vehicles or engines, such later model year as the Administrator determines is the ear- liest feasible model year), the test procedure promul- gated under paragraph (2) for measurement of evapo- rative emissions of hydrocarbons shall require that such emissions be measured from the vehicle or engine as a whole. Regulations to carry out this subparagraph shall be promulgated not later than two hundred and seventy days after August 7, 1977.’’ Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 101–549, § 203(d), amended par. (2) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (2) read as fol- lows: ‘‘Emission standards under paragraph (1), and measurement techniques on which such standards are based (if not promulgated prior to December 31, 1970), shall be prescribed by regulation within 180 days after such date.’’ Subsec. (b)(3). Pub. L. 101–549, § 230(4), redesignated par. (6) relating to waiver of standards for oxides of ni- trogen as par. (3), struck out subpar. (A) designation before ‘‘Upon the petition’’, redesignated former cls. (i) to (iii) as subpars. (A) to (C), respectively, and struck out former subpar. (B) which authorized the Adminis- trator to waive the standard under subsec. (b)(1)(B) of this section for emissions of oxides of nitrogen from light-duty vehicles and engines beginning in model year 1981 after providing notice and opportunity for a public hearing, and set forth conditions under which a waiver could be granted. Subsec. (b)(3)(B). Pub. L. 101–549, § 230(1), in the par. (3) defining terms for purposes of this part struck out subpar. (B) which defined ‘‘light duty vehicles and en- gines’’. Subsec. (b)(4). Pub. L. 101–549, § 230(2), struck out par. (4) which read as follows: ‘‘On July 1 of 1971, and of each year thereafter, the Administrator shall report to the Congress with respect to the development of systems necessary to implement the emission standards estab- lished pursuant to this section. Such reports shall in- clude information regarding the continuing effects of such air pollutants subject to standards under this sec- tion on the public health and welfare, the extent and progress of efforts being made to develop the necessary systems, the costs associated with development and ap- plication of such systems, and following such hearings as he may deem advisable, any recommendations for additional congressional action necessary to achieve the purposes of this chapter. In gathering information for the purposes of this paragraph and in connection with any hearing, the provisions of section 7607(a) of this title (relating to subpenas) shall apply.’’ Subsec. (b)(5). Pub. L. 101–549, § 230(3), struck out par. (5) which related to waivers for model years 1981 and 1982 of the effective date of the emissions standard re- quired under par. (1)(A) for carbon monoxide applicable to light-duty vehicles and engines manufactured in those model years. Subsec. (b)(6). Pub. L. 101–549, § 230(4), redesignated par. (6) as (3). Subsec. (b)(7). Pub. L. 101–549, § 230(5), struck out par. (7) which read as follows: ‘‘The Congress hereby de- clares and establishes as a research objective, the de- velopment of propulsion systems and emission control technology to achieve standards which represent a re- duction of at least 90 per centum from the average emissions of oxides of nitrogen actually measured from light duty motor vehicles manufactured in model year 1971 not subject to any Federal or State emission standard for oxides of nitrogen. The Administrator shall, by regulations promulgated within one hundred and eighty days after August 7, 1977, require each man- ufacturer whose sales represent at least 0.5 per centum of light duty motor vehicle sales in the United States, to build and, on a regular basis, demonstrate the oper- ation of light duty motor vehicles that meet this re- search objective, in addition to any other applicable standards or requirements for other pollutants under this chapter. Such demonstration vehicles shall be sub- mitted to the Administrator no later than model year 1979 and in each model year thereafter. Such dem- onstration shall, in accordance with applicable regula- tions, to the greatest extent possible, (A) be designed to encourage the development of new powerplant and emission control technologies that are fuel efficient, (B) assure that the demonstration vehicles are or could reasonably be expected to be within the productive ca- pability of the manufacturers, and (C) assure the utili- Page 7321 TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE § 7521 zation of optimum engine, fuel, and emission control systems.’’ Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 101–549, § 203(b)(1), substituted ‘‘provide that except where a different useful life period is specified in this subchapter’’ for ‘‘provide that’’. Subsec. (d)(1). Pub. L. 101–549, § 203(b)(2), (3), inserted ‘‘and light-duty trucks up to 3,750 lbs. LVW and up to 6,000 lbs. GVWR’’ after ‘‘engines’’ and substituted for semicolon at end ‘‘, except that in the case of any re- quirement of this section which first becomes applica- ble after November 15, 1990, where the useful life period is not otherwise specified for such vehicles and engines, the period shall be 10 years or 100,000 miles (or the equivalent), whichever first occurs, with testing for purposes of in-use compliance under section 7541 of this title up to (but not beyond) 7 years or 75,000 miles (or the equivalent), whichever first occurs;’’. Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 101–549, § 207(b), added (after sub- sec. (m) at end) subsec. (f) relating to regulations appli- cable to buses for model years after 1990. Subsecs. (g) to (i). Pub. L. 101–549, § 203(a), added sub- secs. (g) to (i). Subsecs. (j) to (m). Pub. L. 101–549, §§ 204–207(a), added subsecs. (j) to (m). 1977—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 95–190, § 14(a)(60), restruc- tured subsec. (a) by providing for designation of par. (1) to precede ‘‘The Administrator’’ in place of ‘‘Except as’’. Pub. L. 95–95, § 401(d)(1), substituted ‘‘Except as other- wise provided in subsection (b) the Administrator’’ for ‘‘The Administrator’’, ‘‘cause, or contribute to, air pol- lution which may reasonably be anticipated to endan- ger public health or welfare’’ for ‘‘causes or contributes to, or is likely to cause or contribute to, air pollution which endangers the public health or welfare’’, and ‘‘useful life (as determined under subsection (d), relat- ing to useful life of vehicles for purposes of certifi- cation), whether such vehicles and engines are designed as complete systems or incorporate devices’’ for ‘‘use- ful life (as determined under subsection (d)) whether such vehicles and engines are designed as complete sys- tems or incorporated devices’’. Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 95–95, § 214(a), substituted ‘‘pre- scribed under paragraph (1) of this subsection’’ for ‘‘prescribed under this subsection’’. Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 95–95, § 224(a), added par. (3). Subsec. (a)(3)(B). Pub. L. 95–190, § 14(a)(61), (62), sub- stituted provisions setting forth applicable periods of from June 1 through Dec. 31, 1978, June 1 through Dec. 31, 1980, and during each period of June 1 through Dec. 31 of each third year thereafter, for provisions setting forth applicable periods of from June 1 through Dec. 31, 1979, and during each period of June 1 through Dec. 31 of each third year after 1979, and substituted ‘‘from any’’ for ‘‘of from any’’. Subsec. (a)(3)(E). Pub. L. 95–190, § 14(a)(63), substituted ‘‘1978, in the case of hydrocarbons and carbon mon- oxide, and June 1, 1980, in the case of oxides of nitro- gen’’ for ‘‘1979,’’. Subsec. (a)(4). Pub. L. 95–95, § 214(a), added par. (4). Subsec. (a)(5). Pub. L. 95–95, § 215, added par. (5). Subsec. (a)(6). Pub. L. 95–95, § 216, added par. (6). Subsec. (b)(1)(A). Pub. L. 95–95, § 201(a), substituted provisions setting the standards for emissions from light-duty vehicles and engines manufactured during the model years 1977 through 1980 for provisions which had set the standards for emissions from light-duty ve- hicles and engines manufactured during the model years 1975 and 1976, substituted ‘‘model year 1980’’ for ‘‘model year 1977’’ in provisions requiring a reduction of at least 90 per centum from the emissions allowable under standards for model year 1970, and inserted provi- sions that, unless waived as provided in par. (5), the standards for vehicles and engines manufactured during or after the model year 1981 represent a reduction of at least 90 per centum from the emissions allowable under standards for model year 1970. Subsec. (b)(1)(B). Pub. L. 95–190, § 14(a)(64), (65), sub- stituted ‘‘calendar year 1976’’ for ‘‘model year 1976’’ and in cl. (i) substituted ‘‘other’’ for ‘‘United States’’. Pub. L. 95–95, § 201(b), substituted provisions setting the standards for emissions from light-duty vehicles and engines manufactured during the model years 1977 through 1980 for provisions which had set the standards for emissions from light-duty vehicles and engines manufactured during the model years 1975 through 1977, substituted provisions that the standards for model years 1981 and after allow emissions of no more than 1.0 gram per vehicle mile for provisions that the standards for model year 1978 and after require a reduction of at least 90 per centum from the average of emissions actu- ally measured from light-duty vehicles manufactured during model year 1971 which were not subject to any Federal or State emission standards for oxides of nitro- gen, and inserted provisions directing the Adminis- trator to prescribe separate standards for model years 1981 and 1982 for manufacturers whose production, by corporate identity, for model year 1976 was less than three hundred thousand light-duty motor vehicles worldwide if the manufacturer’s capability to meet emission standards depends upon United States tech- nology and if the manufacturer cannot develop one. Subsec. (b)(1)(C). Pub. L. 95–95, § 217, added subpar. (C). Subsec. (b)(3)(C). Pub. L. 95–95, § 224(b), added subpar. (C). Subsec. (b)(5). Pub. L. 95–95, § 201(c), substituted pro- visions setting up a procedure under which a manufac- turer may apply for a waiver for model years 1981 and 1982 of the effective date of the emission standards for carbon monoxide required by par. (1)(A) for provisions which had set up a procedure under which a manufac- turer, after Jan. 1, 1975, could apply for a one-year sus- pension of the effective date of any emission standard required by par. (1)(A) for model year 1977. Subsec. (b)(6). Pub. L. 95–95, § 201(c), added par. (6). Subsec. (b)(7). Pub. L. 95–95, § 202(b), added par. (7). Subsec. (d)(2). Pub. L. 95–95, § 224(g), as amended by Pub. L. 95–190, § 14(b)(5), to correct typographical error in directory language, inserted ‘‘(other than motor- cycles or motorcycle engines)’’ after ‘‘motor vehicle or motor vehicle engine’’. Subsec. (d)(3). Pub. L. 95–95, § 224(g), added par. (3). Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 95–95, § 401(d)(2), substituted ‘‘which in his judgment cause, or contribute to, air pol- lution which may reasonably be anticipated to endan- ger’’ for ‘‘which cause or contribute to, or are likely to cause or contribute to, air pollution which endangers’’. Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 95–95, § 213(b), added subsec. (f). 1974—Subsec. (b)(1)(A). Pub. L. 93–319, § 5(a), sub- stituted ‘‘model year 1977’’ for ‘‘model year 1975’’ in provisions requiring a reduction of at least 90 per cen- tum from the emissions allowable under standards for model year 1970 and inserted provisions covering regu- lations for model years 1975 and 1976. Subsec. (b)(1)(B). Pub. L. 93–319, § 5(b), substituted ‘‘model year 1978’’ for ‘‘model year 1976’’ in provisions requiring a reduction of at least 90 per centum from the average of emissions actually measured from vehicles manufactured during model year 1971 and inserted pro- visions covering regulations for model years 1975, 1976, and 1977. Subsec. (b)(5). Pub. L. 93–319, § 5(c), (d), substituted in subpar. (A), ‘‘At any time after January 1, 1975’’ for ‘‘At any time after January 1, 1972’’, ‘‘with respect to such manufacturer for light-duty vehicles and engines man- ufactured in model year 1977’’ for ‘‘with respect to such manufacturer’’, ‘‘sixty days’’ for ‘‘60 days’’, ‘‘paragraph (1)(A) of this subsection’’ for ‘‘paragraph (1)(A)’’, and ‘‘vehicles and engines manufactured during model year 1977’’ for ‘‘vehicles and engines manufactured during model year 1975’’, redesignated subpars. (C) to (E) as (B) to (D), respectively, and struck out former subpar. (B) which had allowed manufacturers, at any time after Jan. 1, 1973, to file with the Administrator an applica- tion requesting a 1-year suspension of the effective date of any emission standard required by subsec. (b)(1)(B) with respect to such manufacturer. 1970—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 91–604 redesignated existing provisions as par. (1), substituted Administrator for Page 7322 TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE § 7521 Secretary as the issuing authority for standards, in- serted references to the useful life of engines, and sub- stituted the emission of any air pollutant for the emis- sion of any kind of substance as the subject to be regu- lated, and added par. (2). Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 91–604 added subsec. (b). Former subsec. (b) redesignated as par. (2) of subsec. (a). Subsecs. (c) to (e). Pub. L. 91–604 added subsecs. (c) to (e). 1967—Pub. L. 90–148 reenacted section without change. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1977 AMENDMENT Amendment by Pub. L. 95–95 effective Aug. 7, 1977, ex- cept as otherwise expressly provided, see section 406(d) of Pub. L. 95–95, set out as a note under section 7401 of this title. MODIFICATION OR RESCISSION OF RULES, REGULATIONS, ORDERS, DETERMINATIONS, CONTRACTS, CERTIFI- CATIONS, AUTHORIZATIONS, DELEGATIONS, AND OTHER ACTIONS All rules, regulations, orders, determinations, con- tracts, certifications, authorizations, delegations, or other actions duly issued, made, or taken by or pursu- ant to act July 14, 1955, the Clean Air Act, as in effect immediately prior to the date of enactment of Pub. L. 95–95 [Aug. 7, 1977] to continue in full force and effect until modified or rescinded in accordance with act July 14, 1955, as amended by Pub. L. 95–95 [this chapter], see section 406(b) of Pub. L. 95–95, set out as an Effective Date of 1977 Amendment note under section 7401 of this title. STUDY ON OXIDES OF NITROGEN FROM LIGHT-DUTY VEHICLES Pub. L. 95–95, title II, § 202(a), Aug. 7, 1977, 91 Stat. 753, provided that the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency conduct a study of the public health implications of attaining an emission standard on ox- ides of nitrogen from light-duty vehicles of 0.4 gram per vehicle mile, the cost and technological capability of attaining such standard, and the need for such a stand- ard to protect public health or welfare and that the Ad- ministrator submit a report of such study to the Con- gress, together with recommendations not later than July 1, 1980. STUDY OF CARBON MONOXIDE INTRUSION INTO SUSTAINED-USE VEHICLES Pub. L. 95–95, title II, § 226, Aug. 7, 1977, 91 Stat. 769, provided that the Administrator, in conjunction with the Secretary of Transportation, study the problem of carbon monoxide intrusion into the passenger area of sustained-use motor vehicles and that within one year the Administrator report to the Congress respecting the results of such study. CONTINUING COMPREHENSIVE STUDIES AND INVESTIGATIONS BY NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES Pub. L. 95–95, title IV, § 403(f), Aug. 7, 1977, 91 Stat. 793, provided that: ‘‘The Administrator of the Environ- mental Protection Agency shall undertake to enter into appropriate arrangements with the National Acad- emy of Sciences to conduct continuing comprehensive studies and investigations of the effects on public health and welfare of emissions subject to section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act [subsec. (a) of this section] (including sulfur compounds) and the technological fea- sibility of meeting emission standards required to be prescribed by the Administrator by section 202(b) of such Act [subsec. (b) of this section]. The Adminis- trator shall report to the Congress within six months of the date of enactment of this section [Aug. 7, 1977] and each year thereafter regarding the status of the con- tractual arrangements and conditions necessary to im- plement this paragraph.’’ [For termination, effective May 15, 2000, of provisions relating to annual report to Congress in section 403(f) of Pub. L. 95–95, set out above, see section 3003 of Pub. L. 104–66, as amended, set out as a note under section 1113 of Title 31, Money and Finance, and the 2nd item on page 165 of House Document No. 103–7.] STUDY ON EMISSION OF SULFUR-BEARING COMPOUNDS FROM MOTOR VEHICLES AND MOTOR VEHICLE AND AIRCRAFT ENGINES Pub. L. 95–95, title IV, § 403(g), Aug. 7, 1977, 91 Stat. 793, provided that the Administrator of the Environ- mental Protection Agency conduct a study and report to the Congress by the date one year after Aug. 7, 1977, on the emission of sulfur-bearing compounds from motor vehicles and motor vehicle engines and aircraft engines. Executive Documents EX. ORD. NO. 13432. COOPERATION AMONG AGENCIES IN PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT WITH RESPECT TO GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS FROM MOTOR VEHICLES, NONROAD VEHICLES, AND NONROAD ENGINES Ex. Ord. No. 13432, May 14, 2007, 72 F.R. 27717, as amended by Ex. Ord. No. 13693, § 16(e), Mar. 19, 2015, 80 F.R. 15881, provided: By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows: SECTION 1. Policy. It is the policy of the United States to ensure the coordinated and effective exercise of the authorities of the President and the heads of the De- partment of Transportation, the Department of En- ergy, and the Environmental Protection Agency to pro- tect the environment with respect to greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles, nonroad vehicles, and nonroad engines, in a manner consistent with sound science, analysis of benefits and costs, public safety, and economic growth. SEC. 2. Definitions. As used in this order: (a) ‘‘agencies’’ refers to the Department of Transpor- tation, the Department of Energy, and the Environ- mental Protection Agency, and all units thereof, and ‘‘agency’’ refers to any of them; (b) ‘‘alternative fuels’’ has the meaning specified for that term in section 301(2) of the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. 13211(2)); (c) ‘‘authorities’’ include the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401–7671q), the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (Public Law 102–486), the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (Public Law 109–58), the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (Public Law 94–163), and any other current or future laws or regulations that may authorize or require any of the agencies to take regulatory action that directly or in- directly affects emissions of greenhouse gases from motor vehicles; (d) ‘‘greenhouse gases’’ means carbon dioxide, meth- ane, nitrous oxide, hydrofluorocarbons, perfluorocarbons, nitrogen triflouride [sic], and sulfur hexafluoride; (e) ‘‘motor vehicle’’ has the meaning specified for that term in section 216(2) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7550(2)); (f) ‘‘nonroad engine’’ has the meaning specified for that term in section 216(10) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7550(10)); (g) ‘‘nonroad vehicle’’ has the meaning specified for that term in section 216(11) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7550(11)); (h) ‘‘regulation’’ has the meaning specified for that term in section 3(d) of Executive Order 12866 of Sep- tember 30, 1993, as amended (Executive Order 12866); and (i) ‘‘regulatory action’’ has the meaning specified for that term in section 3(e) of Executive Order 12866. SEC. 3. Coordination Among the Agencies. In carrying out the policy set forth in section 1 of this order, the head of an agency undertaking a regulatory action that can reasonably be expected to directly regulate emis- Page 7323 TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE § 7521 sions, or to substantially and predictably affect emis- sions, of greenhouse gases from motor vehicles, nonroad vehicles, nonroad engines, or the use of motor vehicle fuels, including alternative fuels, shall: (a) undertake such a regulatory action, to the max- imum extent permitted by law and determined by the head of the agency to be practicable, jointly with the other agencies; (b) in undertaking such a regulatory action, consider, in accordance with applicable law, information and rec- ommendations provided by the other agencies; (c) in undertaking such a regulatory action, exercise authority vested by law in the head of such agency ef- fectively, in a manner consistent with the effective ex- ercise by the heads of the other agencies of the author- ity vested in them by law; and (d) obtain, to the extent permitted by law, concur- rence or other views from the heads of the other agen- cies during the development and preparation of the reg- ulatory action and prior to any key decision points during that development and preparation process, and in no event later than 30 days prior to publication of such action. SEC. 4. Duties of the Heads of Agencies. (a) To imple- ment this order, the head of each agency shall: (1) designate appropriate personnel within the agency to (i) direct the agency’s implementation of this order, (ii) ensure that the agency keeps the other agencies and the Office of Management and Budget informed of the agency regulatory actions to which section 3 refers, and (iii) coordinate such actions with the agencies; (2) in coordination as appropriate with the Com- mittee on Climate Change Science and Technology, continue to conduct and share research designed to ad- vance technologies to further the policy set forth in section 1 of this order; (3) facilitate the sharing of personnel and the sharing of information among the agencies to further the pol- icy set forth in section 1 of this order; (4) coordinate with the other agencies to avoid dupli- cation of requests to the public for information from the public in the course of undertaking such regulatory action, consistent with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.); and (5) consult with the Secretary of Agriculture when- ever a regulatory action will have a significant effect on agriculture related to the production or use of eth- anol, biodiesel, or other renewable fuels, including ac- tions undertaken in whole or in part based on authority or requirements in title XV of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, or the amendments made by such title, or when otherwise appropriate or required by law. (b) To implement this order, the heads of the agencies acting jointly may allocate as appropriate among the agencies administrative responsibilities relating to reg- ulatory actions to which section 3 refers, such as publi- cation of notices in the Federal Register and receipt of comments in response to notices. SEC. 5. Duties of the Director of the Office of Manage- ment and Budget and the Chairman of the Council on En- vironmental Quality. (a) The Director of the Office of Management and Budget, with such assistance from the Chairman of the Council on Environmental Quality as the Director may require, shall monitor the implemen- tation of this order by the heads of the agencies and shall report thereon to the President from time to time, and not less often than semiannually, with any recommendations of the Director for strengthening the implementation of this order. (b) To implement this order and further the policy set forth in section 1, the Director of the Office of Manage- ment and Budget may require the heads of the agencies to submit reports to, and coordinate with, such Office on matters related to this order. SEC. 6. General Provisions. (a) This order shall be im- plemented in accordance with applicable law and sub- ject to the availability of appropriations. (b) This order shall not be construed to impair or oth- erwise affect the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget relating to budget, admin- istrative, and legislative proposals. (c) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right, benefit or privilege, substantive or proce- dural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, instrumentalities, or entities, its officers or employees, or any other person. EX. ORD. NO. 14037. STRENGTHENING AMERICAN LEADERSHIP IN CLEAN CARS AND TRUCKS Ex. Ord. No. 14037, Aug. 5, 2021, 86 F.R. 43583, provided: By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, and in order to promote the interests of American workers, businesses, consumers, and commu- nities, it is hereby ordered as follows: SECTION 1. Policy. America must lead the world on clean and efficient cars and trucks. That means bol- stering our domestic market by setting a goal that 50 percent of all new passenger cars and light trucks sold in 2030 be zero-emission vehicles, including battery electric, plug-in hybrid electric, or fuel cell electric ve- hicles. My Administration will prioritize setting clear standards, expanding key infrastructure, spurring crit- ical innovation, and investing in the American auto- worker. This will allow us to boost jobs—with good pay and benefits—across the United States along the full supply chain for the automotive sector, from parts and equipment manufacturing to final assembly. It is the policy of my Administration to advance these objectives in order to improve our economy and public health, boost energy security, secure consumer savings, advance environmental justice, and address the climate crisis. SEC. 2. Light-, Medium-, and Certain Heavy-Duty Vehi- cles Multi-Pollutant and Fuel Economy Standards for 2027 and Later. (a) The Administrator of the Environmental Protec- tion Agency (EPA) shall, as appropriate and consistent with applicable law, consider beginning work on a rule- making under the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401–7671q) to establish new multi-pollutant emissions standards, including for greenhouse gas emissions, for light- and medium-duty vehicles beginning with model year 2027 and extending through and including at least model year 2030. (b) The Secretary of Transportation shall, as appro- priate and consistent with applicable law, consider be- ginning work on a rulemaking under the Energy Inde- pendence and Security Act of 2007 (Public Law 110–140, 121 Stat. 1492) (EISA) [see Tables for classification] to establish new fuel economy standards for passenger cars and light-duty trucks beginning with model year 2027 and extending through and including at least model year 2030. (c) The Secretary of Transportation shall, as appro- priate and consistent with applicable law, consider be- ginning work on a rulemaking under EISA to establish new fuel efficiency standards for heavy-duty pickup trucks and vans beginning with model year 2028 and ex- tending through and including at least model year 2030. SEC. 3. Heavy-Duty Engines and Vehicles Multi-Pollut- ant Standards for 2027 and Later. (a) The Administrator of the EPA shall, as appropriate and consistent with applicable law, consider beginning work on a rule- making under the Clean Air Act to establish new oxides of nitrogen standards for heavy-duty engines and vehi- cles beginning with model year 2027 and extending through and including at least model year 2030. (b) The Administrator of the EPA shall, as appro- priate and consistent with applicable law, and in con- sideration of the role that zero-emission heavy-duty ve- hicles might have in reducing emissions from certain market segments, consider updating the existing green- house gas emissions standards for heavy-duty engines and vehicles beginning with model year 2027 and ex- tending through and including at least model year 2029. SEC. 4. Medium- and Heavy-Duty Engines and Vehicles Greenhouse Gas and Fuel Efficiency Standards as Soon as 2030 and Later. (a) The Administrator of the EPA shall, as appropriate and consistent with applicable law, con- Page 7324 TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE § 7522 1 So in original. Probably should be followed by a comma. sider beginning work on a rulemaking under the Clean Air Act to establish new greenhouse gas emissions standards for heavy-duty engines and vehicles to begin as soon as model year 2030. (b) The Secretary of Transportation shall, as appro- priate and consistent with applicable law, consider be- ginning work on a rulemaking under EISA to establish new fuel efficiency standards for medium- and heavy- duty engines and vehicles to begin as soon as model year 2030. SEC. 5. Rulemaking Targets. (a) With respect to the rulemaking described in section 3(a) of this order, the Administrator of the EPA shall, as appropriate and consistent with applicable law, consider issuing a no- tice of proposed rulemaking by January 2022 and any final rulemaking by December 2022. (b) With respect to the other rulemakings described in section 2 and section 4 of this order, the Secretary of Transportation and the Administrator of the EPA shall, as appropriate and consistent with applicable law, consider issuing any final rulemakings no later than July 2024. SEC. 6. Coordination and Engagement. (a) The Sec- retary of Transportation and the Administrator of the EPA shall coordinate, as appropriate and consistent with applicable law, during the consideration of any rulemakings pursuant to this order. (b) The Secretary of Transportation and the Adminis- trator of the EPA shall consult with the Secretaries of Commerce, Labor, and Energy on ways to achieve the goals laid out in section 1 of this order, to accelerate innovation and manufacturing in the automotive sec- tor, to strengthen the domestic supply chain for that sector, and to grow jobs that provide good pay and ben- efits. (c) Given the significant expertise and historical leadership demonstrated by the State of California with respect to establishing emissions standards for light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles, the Adminis- trator of the EPA shall coordinate the agency’s activi- ties pursuant to sections 2 through 4 of this order, as appropriate and consistent with applicable law, with the State of California as well as other States that are leading the way in reducing vehicle emissions, includ- ing by adopting California’s standards. (d) In carrying out any of the actions described in this order, the Secretary of Transportation and the Ad- ministrator of the EPA shall seek input from a diverse range of stakeholders, including representatives from labor unions, States, industry, environmental justice organizations, and public health experts. SEC. 7. General Provisions. (a) Nothing in this order shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect: (i) the authority granted by law to an executive de- partment or agency, or the head thereof; or (ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Man- agement and Budget relating to budgetary, administra- tive, or legislative proposals. (b) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of appro- priations. (c) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforce- able at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person. J.R. BIDEN, JR. § 7522. Prohibited acts (a) Enumerated prohibitions The following acts and the causing thereof are prohibited— (1) in the case of a manufacturer of new motor vehicles or new motor vehicle engines for distribution in commerce, the sale, or the offering for sale, or the introduction, or deliv- ery for introduction, into commerce, or (in the case of any person, except as provided by regu- lation of the Administrator), the importation into the United States, of any new motor vehi- cle or new motor vehicle engine, manufactured after the effective date of regulations under this part which are applicable to such vehicle or engine unless such vehicle or engine is cov- ered by a certificate of conformity issued (and in effect) under regulations prescribed under this part or part C in the case of clean-fuel ve- hicles (except as provided in subsection (b)); (2)(A) for any person to fail or refuse to per- mit access to or copying of records or to fail to make reports or provide information re- quired under section 7542 of this title; (B) for any person to fail or refuse to permit entry, testing or inspection authorized under section 7525(c) of this title or section 7542 of this title; (C) for any person to fail or refuse to per- form tests, or have tests performed as required under section 7542 of this title; (D) for any manufacturer to fail to make in- formation available as provided by regulation under section 7521(m)(5) of this title; (3)(A) for any person to remove or render in- operative any device or element of design in- stalled on or in a motor vehicle or motor vehi- cle engine in compliance with regulations under this subchapter prior to its sale and de- livery to the ultimate purchaser, or for any person knowingly to remove or render inoper- ative any such device or element of design after such sale and delivery to the ultimate purchaser; or (B) for any person to manufacture or sell, or offer to sell, or install, any part or component intended for use with, or as part of, any motor vehicle or motor vehicle engine, where a prin- cipal effect of the part or component is to by- pass, defeat, or render inoperative any device or element of design installed on or in a motor vehicle or motor vehicle engine in compliance with regulations under this subchapter, and where the person knows or should know that such part or component is being offered for sale or installed for such use or put to such use; or (4) for any manufacturer of a new motor ve- hicle or new motor vehicle engine subject to standards prescribed under section 7521 of this title or part C— (A) to sell or lease any such vehicle or en- gine unless such manufacturer has complied with (i) the requirements of section 7541(a) and (b) of this title with respect to such ve- hicle or engine, and unless a label or tag is affixed to such vehicle or engine in accord- ance with section 7541(c)(3) of this title, or (ii) the corresponding requirements of part C in the case of clean fuel vehicles unless the manufacturer has complied with the cor- responding requirements of part C 1 (B) to fail or refuse to comply with the re- quirements of section 7541(c) or (e) of this title, or the corresponding requirements of part C in the case of clean fuel vehicles 1 (C) except as provided in subsection (c)(3) of section 7541 of this title and the cor- responding requirements of part C in the