II 109th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1851 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 6, 2005 Mr. Salazar introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation A BILL To amend section 30123 of title 49, United States Code, to require replacement tires for passenger vehicles to meet the standards required for tires on new vehicles.

1.

Fuel economy standards

(a)

In general

Section 30123 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (d)

Fuel economy

(1)Replacement tires for passenger motor vehicles (as defined in section 32101 of this title) shall meet the standards required for tires on new vehicles under part 571 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, including standards affecting fuel economy. (2)Nothing in this section shall apply to— (A)a tire, or a group of tires with the same SKU number, plant, and year, for which the volume of tires produced or imported annually is fewer than 15,000; (B)a deep tread, winter-type, snow tire, space saver tire, or temporary use spare tire; (C)a tire with a normal rim measuring not more than 12 inches in diameter; (D)a motorcycle tire; or (E)a tire manufactured specifically for use in an off-road motorized recreational vehicle. . (b)

Rulemaking

Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall issue a final rule regarding policies and procedures for testing and labeling tires for fuel economy that— (1)secures the maximum technically feasible and cost-effective fuel savings; (2)does not adversely affect tire safety; (3)does not adversely affect average tire life; and (4)establishes minimum fuel economy standards for tires. (c)

Effective date

The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the expiration of the date that is 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act.