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HR 1583 102th Congress House Environmental Protection Automobile fuel consumption Automobile industry Carbon dioxide Consumer education Energy policy Fees Motor vehicle pollution control Rebates Standards

Fuel-Efficient Vehicle Purchase Incentive Act

Introduced: March 21, 1991 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 6 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 8, 1992
For Further Action See H.R.776.
Apr 25, 1991
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Apr 23, 1991
Hearings Held by the Subcommittee on Energy and Power Prior to Referral (Apr 16 and 17, 91).
Apr 23, 1991
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
Mar 21, 1991
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 21, 1991
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Fuel-Efficient Vehicle Purchase Incentive Act - Requires the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish carbon dioxide emissions standards for each motor vehicle model year after 1993. Sets carbon dioxide emissions standards for model year 1993 vehicles. Requires the Administrator, in connection with standards established after model year 1993, to: (1) analyze sales trends, fuel efficiency, and emissions data annually; and (2) increase such standards so that the objective of reduced emissions is achieved while revenue neutrality is maintained.

Directs the Administrator to establish a fee and rebate program. Requires, beginning with model year 1993: (1) the assessment of fees on buyers of new vehicles with carbon dioxide emissions exceeding the standard for their size class; and (2) the granting of rebates to buyers of new vehicles with carbon dioxide emissions below the standard for their size class. Bases the amount of the fee or rebate on the amount by which emissions are above or below the standard.

Directs the Administrator to adjust fees and rebates, based on the annual analysis of sales trends and emissions data.

Requires each new vehicle, commencing with model year 1993, to have displayed on the dealer sticker: (1) the carbon dioxide emissions standard for the size class of the vehicle; (2) the average carbon dioxide emissions of the vehicle; and (3) the rebate or fee which the consumer will receive or pay in connection with the purchase of the vehicle.

Authorizes appropriations.

What's happening now October 8, 1992

For Further Action See H.R.776.

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