42 U.S.C. § 13254 : US Code - Section 13254: Modification of goals; additional rulemaking authority

Search 42 U.S.C. § 13254 : US Code - Section 13254: Modification of goals; additional rulemaking authority

(a) Examination of goals
Within 3 years after October 24, 1992, and periodically
thereafter, the Secretary shall examine the goals established under
section 13252(b)(2) of this title, in the context of the program
goals stated under section 13252(a) of this title, to determine if
the goals under section 13252(b)(2) of this title, including the
applicable percentage requirements and dates, should be modified
under this section. The Secretary shall publish in the Federal
Register the results of each examination under this subsection and
provide an opportunity for public comment.
(b) Modification of goals
If, after analysis of information obtained in connection with
carrying out subsection (a) of this section or section 13252 of
this title, or other information, and taking into account the
determination of technical and economic feasibility made under
section 13252(b)(2) of this title, the Secretary determines that
goals described in section 13252(b)(2) of this title, including the
percentage requirements or dates, are not achievable, the
Secretary, in consultation with appropriate Federal agencies,
shall, by rule, establish goals that are achievable, for purposes
of this subchapter. The modification of goals under this section
may include changing the target dates specified in section
13252(b)(2) of this title.
(c) Additional rulemaking authority
If the Secretary determines that the achievement of goals
described in section 13252(b)(2) of this title would result in a
significant and correctable failure to meet the program goals
described in section 13252(a) of this title, the Secretary shall
issue such additional regulations as are necessary to remedy such
failure. The Secretary shall have no authority under this Act to
mandate the production of alternative fueled vehicles or to
specify, as applicable, the models, lines, or types of, or
marketing or pricing practices, policies, or strategies for,
vehicles subject to this Act. Nothing in this Act shall be
construed to give the Secretary authority to mandate marketing or
pricing practices, policies, or strategies for alternative fuels or
to mandate the production or delivery of such fuels.