,,ii #aacth ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 #abcj ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,june #bf1 #bjac ,mr4 ,wyden 7for himself and ,ms4 ,stabenow7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources ,a ,,bill ,to reduce oil consumption and improve energy security1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,alternative ,fueled ,vehicles ,competitiveness and ,energy ,security ,act of #bjac4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents of this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4 ,sec4 #b4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #c4 ,loan guarantees for alternative fuel infrastructure4 ,sec4 #d4 ,advanced technology vehicles manufacturing incentive program4 ,sec4 #e4 ,conventional fuel replacement calculation and assessment4 ,sec4 #f4 ,technical assistance and coordination4 ,sec4 #g4 ,workforce training4 ,sec4 #h4 ,reduction of engine idling and conventional fuel consumption4 ,sec4 #i4 ,electric1 hydrogen1 and natural gas utility and oil pipeline participation4 ,sec4 #aj4 ,federal fleets4 ,sec4 #aa4 ,,hov lane access extension4 #b4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,alternative fuel ,the term alternative fuel has the meaning given the term in section #cja of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #aiib 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acbaa74 7#b7 ,alternative fueled vehicle ,the term alternative fueled vehicle has the meaning given the term in section #cja of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #aiib 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acbaa74 7#c7 ,community college ,the term community college has the meaning given the term junior or community college in section #cab of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajeh74 7#d7 ,department ,the term ,department means the ,department of ,energy4 7#e7 ,nonroad vehicle 7,a7 ,in general ,the term nonroad vehicle means a vehicle that is not licensed for onroad use4 7,b7 ,inclusions ,the term nonroad vehicle includes a vehicle described in subparagraph 7,a7 that is used principally-- 7i7 for industrial1 farming1 or commercial use2 7ii7 for rail transportation2 7iii7 at an airport2 or 7iv7 for marine purposes4 7#f7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,energy4 #c4 ,loan guarantees for alternative fuel infrastructure ,section #agjc7;b7 of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afeac7;b77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#aa7 ,infrastructure for provision and distribution of alternative fuels4 4 #d4 ,advanced technology vehicles manufacturing incentive program ,section #acf of the ,energy ,independence and ,security ,act of #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agjac7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,c7 as clauses 7i7 through 7iii71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 7ii7 in the matter preceding clause 7i7 7as redesignated by clause 7i771 by striking means an ultra efficient vehicle or a light duty vehicle that meets-- and inserting 8means-- 7,a7 an ultra efficient vehicle or a light duty vehicle that meets-- 2 7iii7 in clause 7iii7 7as redesignated by clause 7i771 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7iv7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 a vehicle 7such as a medium-duty or heavy-duty work truck1 bus1 or rail transit vehicle7 that-- 7i7 is used on a public street1 road1 highway1 or transitway2 7ii7 meets each applicable emission standard that is established as of the date of the application2 and 7iii7 will reduce consumption of conventional motor fuel by #be percent or more1 as compared to existing surface transportation technologies that perform a similar function1 unless the ,secretary determines that-- 7,i7 the percentage is not achievable for a vehicle type or class2 and 7,,ii7 an alternative percentage for that vehicle type or class will result in substantial reductions in motor fuel consumption within the ,united ,states4 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c77;,b7-- 7i7 by striking equipment and and inserting equipment12 and 7ii7 by inserting 1 and manufacturing process equipment after suppliers2 and 7,c7 by striking paragraph 7#d7 and inserting the following3 7#d7 ,qualifying components ,the term qualifying components means components1 systems1 or groups of subsystems that the ,secretary determines-- 7,a7 to be designed to improve fuel economy or otherwise substantially reduce consumption of conventional motor fuel2 or 7,b7 to contribute measurably to the overall improved fuel use of an advanced technology vehicle1 including idle reduction technologies4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking to automobile and inserting to advanced technology vehicle2 7#c7 in subsection 7d77#a71 in the first sentence1 by striking a total of not more than #be1jjj1jjj1jjj in2 7#d7 in subsection 7h7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking ,automobile and inserting ,advanced ,technology ,vehicle2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a77;,b71 by striking automobiles each place it appears and inserting advanced technology vehicles2 and 7#e7 in subsection 7i71 by striking #bjab and inserting #bjah4 #e4 ,conventional fuel replacement calculation and assessment 7a7 ,methodology ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall1 by rule1 develop a methodology for calculating the equivalent volumes of conventional fuel displaced by use of each alternative fuel to assess the effectiveness of alternative fuel and alternative fueled vehicles in reducing oil imports4 7b7 ,national assessment ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 conduct a national assessment 7using the methodology developed under subsection 7a77 of the effectiveness of alternative fuel and alternative fueled vehicles in reducing oil imports into the ,united ,states1 including as assessment of-- 7,a7 market penetration of alternative fuel and alternative fueled vehicles in the ,united ,states2 7,b7 successes and barriers to deployment identified by the programs established under this ,act2 and 7,c7 the maximum feasible deployment of alternative fuel and alternative fueled vehicles by #bjbj and #bjcj2 and 7#b7 report to ,congress the results of the assessment4 #f4 ,technical assistance and coordination 7a7 ,technical assistance to ,state1 local1 and tribal governments 7#a7 ,in general ,in carrying out this title1 the ,secretary shall provide1 at the request of the ,governor1 mayor1 county executive1 public utility commissioner1 or other appropriate official or designee1 technical assistance to ,state1 local1 and tribal governments or to a public-private partnership described in paragraph 7#b7 to assist with the deployment of alternative fuel and alternative fueled vehicles and infrastructure4 7#b7 ,public-private partnership ,technical assistance under this section may be awarded to a public-private partnership1 comprised of ,state1 local or tribal governments and nongovernmental entities1 including-- 7,a7 electric or natural gas utilities or other alternative fuel distributors2 7,b7 vehicle manufacturers2 7,c7 alternative fueled vehicle or alternative fuel technology providers2 7,d7 vehicle fleet owners2 7,e7 transportation and freight service providers2 or 7,f7 other appropriate non-,federal entities1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#c7 ,assistance ,the technical assistance described in paragraph 7#a7 may include-- 7,a7 coordination in the selection1 location1 and timing of alternative fuel recharging and refueling equipment and distribution infrastructure1 including the identification of transportation corridors and specific alternative fuels that would be made available2 7,b7 development of protocols and communication standards that facilitate vehicle refueling and recharging into electric1 natural gas1 and other alternative fuel distribution systems2 7,c7 development of codes and standards for the installation of alternative fuel distribution and recharging and refueling equipment2 7,d7 education and outreach for the deployment of alternative fuel and alternative fueled vehicles2 and 7,e7 utility rate design and integration of alternative fueled vehicles into electric and natural gas utility distribution systems4 7b7 ,cost ,sharing ,cost sharing for assistance awarded under this section shall be consistent with section #ihh of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afceb74 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #ej1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjah4 #g4 ,workforce training 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,labor1 shall award grants to community colleges1 other institutions of higher education1 and other qualified training and education institutions for the establishment or expansion of programs to provide training and education for vocational workforce development for-- 7#a7 the manufacture and maintenance of alternative fueled vehicles2 and 7#b7 the manufacture1 installation1 support1 and inspection of alternative fuel recharging1 refueling1 and distribution infrastructure4 7b7 ,purpose ,training funded under this section shall be intended to ensure that the workforce has the necessary skills needed to manufacture1 install1 and maintain alternative fuel infrastructure and alternative fueled vehicles4 7c7 ,scope ,training funded under this section shall include training for-- 7#a7 electricians1 plumbers1 pipefitters1 and other trades and contractors who will be installing1 maintaining1 or providing safety support for alternative fuel recharging1 refueling1 and distribution infrastructure2 7#b7 building code inspection officials2 7#c7 vehicle1 engine1 and powertrain dealers and mechanics2 and 7#d7 others positions as the ,secretary determines necessary to successfully deploy alternative fuels and vehicles4 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #ej1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjah4 #h4 ,reduction of engine idling and conventional fuel consumption 7a7 ,definition of idle reduction technology ,section #gef7;a7 of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afajd7;a77 is amended by striking paragraph 7#e7 and inserting the following3 7#e7 ,idle reduction technology ,the term idle reduction technology means an advanced truck stop electrification system1 auxiliary power unit1 or other technology that-- 7,a7 7i7 is used to reduce long-duration idling2 and 7ii7 allows for the main drive engine or auxiliary refrigeration engine to be shut down2 or 7,b7 uses an alternative fuel to reduce consumption of conventional fuel and environmental emissions4 4 7b7 ,funding ,section #gef7;b77#d77;,b7 of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afajd7;b77#d77;,b77 is amended in clauses 7i7 and 7ii7 by striking fiscal year #bjjh each place it appears and inserting each of fiscal years #bjjh through #bjah4 #i4 ,electric1 hydrogen1 and natural gas utility and oil pipeline participation 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall identify barriers and remedies in existing electric and natural gas and oil pipeline transmission and distribution systems to the distribution of alternative fuels and the deployment of alternative fuel recharging and refueling capability1 at economically competitive costs of alternative fuel for consumers1 including-- 7#a7 model regulatory rate design and billing for recharging and refueling alternative fueled vehicles2 7#b7 electric grid load management and applications that will allow batteries in plug-in electric drive vehicles to be used for grid storage1 ancillary services provision1 and backup power2 7#c7 integration of plug-in electric drive vehicles with smart grid technology1 including protocols and standards1 necessary equipment1 and information technology systems2 7#d7 technical and economic barriers to transshipment of biofuels by oil pipelines1 or distribution of hydrogen2 and 7#e7 any other barriers to installing sufficient and appropriate alternative fuel recharging and refueling infrastructure4 7b7 ,consultation ,the ,secretary shall carry out this section in consultation with-- 7#a7 the ,federal ,energy ,regulatory ,commission2 7#b7 ,state public utility commissions2 7#c7 ,state consumer advocates2 7#d7 electric and natural gas utility and transmission owners and operators2 7#e7 oil pipeline owners and operators2 7#f7 hydrogen suppliers2 and 7#g7 other affected entities4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report describing actions taken to carry out this section4 #aj4 ,federal fleets 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary 7in consultation with the ,administrator of ,general ,services1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,postmaster ,general1 and the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget7 shall establish an interagency coordination council for the development and procurement of alternative fueled vehicles by ,federal agencies4 7b7 ,electricity and natural gas ,electricity and natural gas consumed by ,federal agencies to fuel alternative fueled vehicles shall be-- 7#a7 considered an alternative fuel2 and 7#b7 accounted for under ,federal fleet management reporting requirements1 rather than under ,federal building management reporting requirements4 7c7 ,assessment and report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary 7in consultation with the ,administrator of ,general ,services1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,postmaster ,general1 and the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget7 shall complete an assessment of ,federal ,government fleets 7including the ,united ,states ,postal ,service and the ,department of ,defense7 and submit to ,congress a report that describes-- 7#a7 for each ,federal agency with a fleet of more than #bjj vehicles1 which types of vehicles the agency uses that would or would not be suitable for alternative fuel use either through the procurement of new alternative fueled vehicles1 or the conversion to alternative fuel1 taking into account the types of vehicles for which alternative fuel could provide comparable functionality and lifecycle costs2 7#b7 the quantity of alternative fueled vehicles that could be deployed by the ,federal ,government in #e years and in #aj years1 assuming that the vehicles are available and are purchased when new vehicles are needed or existing vehicles are replaced2 and 7#c7 the estimated cost and benefits to the ,federal ,government for vehicle purchases or conversions described in this subsection4 #aa4 ,,hov lane access extension ,section #aff7;b77#e7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking ,before ,september #cj1 #bjag1 the ,state and inserting ,the ,state2 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking ,before ,september #cj1 #bjag1 the ,state and inserting ,the ,state4