42 U.S.C. § 13235: State and local incentives programs

The Secretary shall, within one year after October 24, 1992 , issue regulations establishing guidelines for comprehensive State alternative fuels and alternative fueled vehicle incentives and program plans designed to accelerate the introduction and use of such fuels and vehicles. Such guideline 1 shall address the development, modification, and implementation of such State plans and shall describe those program elements, as described in paragraph (3), to be addressed in such plans. 1 So in original. Probably should be “guidelines”. provisions designed to result in scheduled progress toward, and achievement of, the goal of introducing substantial numbers of alternative fueled vehicles in such State by the year 2000; and a detailed description of the requirements, including the estimated cost of implementation, of such plan. exemption from State sales tax or other State or local taxes or surcharges (other than such taxes or surcharges which are dedicated for transportation purposes) with respect to alternative fueled vehicles, alternative fuels, or alternative fueling facilities; the introduction of alternative fueled vehicles into State-owned or operated motor vehicle fleets; special parking at public buildings and airport and transportation facilities; programs of public education to promote the use of alternative fueled vehicles; the treatment of sales of alternative fuels for use in alternative fueled vehicles; the availability of alternative fuels; and the ability to recharge electric motor vehicles at public locations; new alternative fueled vehicles; converting conventional vehicles to operate on alternative fuels; and installing alternative fuel fueling facilities, such other programs and incentives as the State may describe; whether accomplishing any of the goals in this subsection would require amendment to State law or regulation, including traffic safety prohibitions; services provided by municipal, county, and regional transit authorities; and effects of such plan on programs authorized by the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 and amendments made by that Act. information and technical assistance, including model State laws and proposed regulations relating to alternative fueled vehicles; grants of Federal financial assistance for the purpose of assisting such State in the implementation of such plan or any part thereof; and grants of Federal financial assistance for the acquisition of alternative fueled vehicles. the energy-related and environmental-related impacts, on a life cycle basis, of the introduction and use of alternative fueled vehicles included in the plan compared to conventional motor vehicles; the number of alternative fueled vehicles likely to be introduced by the year 2000, as a result of successful implementation of the plan; and such other factors as the Secretary considers appropriate. The Secretary, in consultation with the Administrator of General Services, shall provide assistance to States in procuring alternative fueled vehicles, including coordination with Federal procurements of such vehicles. The Secretary may not approve a State plan submitted under subsection (a) unless the State agrees to provide at least 20 percent of the cost of activities for which assistance is provided under paragraph (1). In carrying out this section, the Secretary shall consult with the Secretary of Transportation on matters relating to transportation and with other appropriate Federal and State departments and agencies. an estimate of the number of alternative fueled vehicles in use in each State; the degree of each State’s participation in the program; a description of Federal, State, and local programs undertaken in the various States, whether pursuant to a State plan under this section or not, to provide incentives for introduction of alternative fueled vehicles; an estimate of the energy and environmental benefits of the program; and the recommendations of the Secretary, if any, for additional action by the Federal Government. The term “Governor” means the chief executive of a State. The term “State” means each of the several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and any other Commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States. There are authorized to be appropriated for carrying out this section, $10,000,000 for each of the 5 fiscal years beginning after October 24, 1992 .