On September 15, 2009, EPA and NHTSA issued a joint proposal to establish a National Program consisting of new standards for light-duty vehicles that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve fuel economy. EPA is proposing greenhouse gas emissions standards under the Clean Air Act, and NHTSA is proposing Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, as amended. These standards apply to passenger cars, light-duty trucks, and medium-duty passenger vehicles, covering model years 2012 through 2016, and represent a harmonized and consistent National Program.
A copy of the 600+ page rule is available online at http://www.epa.gov/otaq/climate/regulations.htm. Comments on the proposal will be due 60 days from the date the proposal is published in the Federal Register. For more information on the proposal or compliance assistance, please contact Dale Kardos, Dale Kardos & Associates, Inc. at dale.kardos@motorvehicleregs.com.
