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Energy Policy Act of 2005
 On August 8, 2005, President Bush signed the Energy Policy Act (EPAct)
of 2005. Some of the provisions defined in EPAct 2005 are summarized in
the table below. For the full text of the Act, visit the Library
of Congress Web site, and search by Bill Number for HR 6.
The information provided here summarizes EPAct 2005 sections that are of
interest to Clean Cities stakeholders. In many cases, the provisions require
further rulemaking by the appropriate agencies. Keep in mind that although
EPAct 2005 "authorizes" funding for activities, in some instances,
the funds must still be "appropriated" through a separate federal
budgeting process. The authorized funding listed indicates ceiling amounts
that federal agencies may request for the defined activity.
Section 701
Federal Fleet Dual-Fuel Vehicles: Fuel Use Requirement |
Requires federal fleets to use alternative fuels in dual-fuel
vehicles unless the Secretary of Energy determines an agency
qualifies for a waiver. Grounds for a waiver are: alternative
fuel is not reasonably available to the fleet and the cost of
alternative fuel is unreasonably more expensive that convention
fuel. |
Section 702
Federal Fleets Incremental Cost Distribution |
Requires the U.S. General Services Administration (and other
federal agencies that procure vehicles for fleets) to spread
the incremental vehicle costs of all vehicles. This mandate
modifies 42 USC 13212 (EPAct 1992 Section 303). |
Section 703
Alternative Compliance for State and Alternative Fuel Provider
Fleets |
Expands compliance options under EPAct 1992 by allowing fleets
to choose a petroleum reduction path in lieu of acquiring AFVs.
Interested fleets must obtain a waiver from the U.S. Department
of Energy (DOE). To receive a waiver, fleets must prove to DOE
that they will achieve petroleum reductions equivalent to their
alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) running on alternative fuels
100% of the time. |
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