Download transportation sections
of EPACT law (PDF format, 10,670 kb).
The alternate fuels permitted by EPACT are alcohol
fuels, natural gas (not available in Hawaii), liquefied
petroleum gas (also known as LPG or propane), hydrogen, biodiesel,
coal derived fuels, biological materials derived fuels, and electricity.
Federal laws also provide tax incentives for AFV purchases, conversions,
and installation of "clean fuel" dispensing equipment. EPACT's
intent is to encourage alternate fuel use by making fuels cheaper
and more available.
In addition to the vehicle purchase requirements listed above, there
are reporting requirements, provisions for exemptions, and provisions
for "credits" if an agency has purchased more than the required
number of vehicles or has purchased alternative fuel vehicles in advance
of the requirements. Each "covered fleet" is required to
submit reports to the Department of Energy on an annual basis.
The first reports (by State agencies and fuel providers) were filed
with the U.S. Department of Energy at the end of 1997.
The Department of Energy has set up an Internet-based method of reporting
vehicle acquisitions and credits (address: www.eere.energy.gov/vehiclesandfuels/epact).
Failure to acquire vehicles or file reports as required could result
in prosecution under Federal law. The (civil) penalty for a violation
is $5,000; for a "willful" violation, $10,000 (criminal
fine); and for a repeated violation, $50,000.
The alternative transportation fuel part of the original 1992 law
is available in PDF format here: EPACT
law (10,670 kb). The Regulations for State and Fuel Provider Fleets
are available from the U.S. Department of Energy, www.eere.energy.gov/vehiclesandfuels/epact/state
