[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. 1093 Introduced in Senate (IS)]
111th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. 1093
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives
for increasing motor vehicle fuel efficiency, and for other purposes.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
May 20, 2009
Mr. Wyden introduced the following bill; which was read twice and
referred to the Committee on Finance
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A BILL
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives
for increasing motor vehicle fuel efficiency, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; AMENDMENT OF 1986 CODE.
(a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``Oil Independence,
Limiting Subsidies, and Accelerating Vehicle Efficiency Act'' or the
``OILSAVE Act''.
(b) Amendment of 1986 Code.--Except as otherwise expressly
provided, whenever in this Act an amendment or repeal is expressed in
terms of an amendment to, or repeal of, a section or other provision,
the reference shall be considered to be made to a section or other
provision of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
SEC. 2. TAX CREDIT FOR FUEL-EFFICIENT MOTOR VEHICLES.
(a) In General.--Subpart B of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1
(relating to other credits) is amended by inserting after section 30D
the following new section:
``SEC. 30E. FUEL-EFFICIENT MOTOR VEHICLE CREDIT.
``(a) Allowance of Credit.--
``(1) In general.--There shall be allowed as a credit
against the tax imposed by this chapter for the taxable year an
amount equal to the amount determined under paragraph (2) with
respect to any new qualified fuel-efficient motor vehicle
placed in service by the taxpayer during the taxable year.
``(2) Credit amount.--With respect to each new qualified
fuel-efficient motor vehicle, the amount determined under this
paragraph shall be equal to--
``(A) in the case of any vehicle manufactured in
model year 2011, the applicable amount determined in
accordance with the table contained in paragraph (3),
and
``(B) in the case of any passenger automobile or
non-passenger automobile manufactured in a model year
after 2011, the lesser of--
``(i) the sum of--
``(I) $900, plus
``(II) $100 for each whole mile per
gallon in excess of 110 percent of the
respective industry-wide average fuel
economy standard for such model year
for all passenger automobiles and all
non-passenger automobiles, or
``(ii) $2,500.
``(3) Applicable amount.--For purposes of paragraph (2)(A),
the applicable amount shall be determined as follows:
``(A) In the case of a passenger automobile which
achieves:
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The applicable
``The fuel economy of: amount is:
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At least 33.2 but less than 34.2....................... $900
At least 34.2 but less than 35.2....................... $1,000
At least 35.2 but less than 36.2....................... $1,100
At least 36.2 but less than 37.2....................... $1,200
At least 37.2 but less than 38.2....................... $1,300
At least 38.2 but less than 39.2....................... $1,400
At least 39.2 but less than 40.2....................... $1,500
At least 40.2 but less than 41.2....................... $1,600
At least 41.2 but less than 42.2....................... $1,700
At least 42.2 but less than 43.2....................... $1,800
At least 43.2 but less than 44.2....................... $1,900
At least 44.2 but less than 45.2....................... $2,000
At least 45.2 but less than 46.2....................... $2,100
At least 46.2 but less than 47.2....................... $2,200
At least 47.2 but less than 48.2....................... $2,300
At least 48.2 but less than 49.2....................... $2,400
At least 49.2.......................................... $2,500.
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``(B) In the case of a non-passenger automobile
which achieves:
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The applicable
``The fuel economy of: amount is:
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At least 26.5 but less than 27.5....................... $900
At least 27.5 but less than 28.5....................... $1,000
At least 28.5 but less than 29.5....................... $1,100
At least 29.5 but less than 30.5....................... $1,200
At least 30.5 but less than 31.5....................... $1,300
At least 31.5 but less than 32.5....................... $1,400
At least 32.5 but less than 33.5....................... $1,500
At least 33.5 but less than 34.5....................... $1,600
At least 34.5 but less than 35.5....................... $1,700
At least 35.5 but less than 36.5....................... $1,800
At least 36.5 but less than 37.5....................... $1,900
At least 37.5 but less than 38.5....................... $2,000
At least 38.5 but less than 39.5....................... $2,100
At least 39.5 but less than 40.5....................... $2,200
At least 40.5 but less than 41.5....................... $2,300
At least 41.5 but less than 42.5....................... $2,400
At least 42.5.......................................... $2,500.
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``(b) New Qualified Fuel-Efficient Motor Vehicle.--For purposes of
this section, the term `new qualified fuel-efficient motor vehicle'
means a passenger automobile or non-passenger automobile--
``(1) which is treated as a motor vehicle for purposes of
title II of the Clean Air Act,
``(2) which--
``(A) in the case of a passenger automobile,
achieves a fuel economy of not less than 110 percent of
the industry-wide average fuel economy standard for the
model year for all passenger automobiles, and
``(B) in the case of a non-passenger automobile,
achieves a fuel economy of not less than 110 percent of
the industry-wide average fuel economy standard for the
model year for all non-passenger automobiles,
``(3) which has a gross vehicle weight rating of less than
14,000 pounds,
``(4) the original use of which commences with the
taxpayer,
``(5) which is acquired for use or lease by the taxpayer
and not for resale, and
``(6) which is made by a manufacturer during the period
beginning with model year 2011 and ending with model year 2020.
``(c) Application With Other Credits.--
``(1) Business credit treated as part of general business
credit.--So much of the credit which would be allowed under
subsection (a) for any taxable year (determined without regard
to this subsection) that is attributable to property of a
character subject to an allowance for depreciation shall be
treated as a credit listed in section 38(b) for such taxable
year (and not allowed under subsection (a)).
``(2) Personal credit.--
``(A) In general.--For purposes of this title, the
credit allowed under subsection (a) for any taxable
year (determined after application of paragraph (1))
shall be treated as a credit allowable under subpart A
for such taxable year.
``(B) Limitation based on amount of tax.--In the
case of a taxable year to which section 26(a)(2) does
not apply, the credit allowed under subsection (a) for
any taxable year (determined after application of
paragraph (1)) shall not exceed the excess of--
``(i) the sum of the regular tax liability
(as defined in section 26(b)) plus the tax
imposed by section 55, over
``(ii) the sum of the credits allowable
under subpart A (other than this section and
sections 23, 25D, 30, and 30D) and section 27
for the taxable year.
``(d) Other Definitions.--For purposes of this section--
``(1) Manufacturer.--The term `manufacturer' has the
meaning given such term in regulations prescribed by the
Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency for
purposes of the administration of title II of the Clean Air Act
(42 U.S.C. 7521 et seq.).
``(2) Model year.--The term `model year' has the meaning
given such term under section 32901(a) of such title 49.
``(3) Motor vehicle.--The term `motor vehicle' means any
vehicle which is manufactured primarily for use on public
streets, roads, and highways (not including a vehicle operated
exclusively on a rail or rails) and which has at least 4
wheels.
``(4) Fuel economy; average fuel economy standard.--The
terms `fuel economy' and `average fuel economy standard' have
the meanings given such terms under section 32901 of such title
49.
``(e) Special Rules.--
``(1) Basis reduction.--For purposes of this subtitle, the
basis of any property for which a credit is allowable under
subsection (a) shall be reduced by the amount of such credit so
allowed.
``(2) No double benefit.--The amount of any deduction or
other credit allowable under this chapter for a new qualified
fuel-efficient motor vehicle shall be reduced by the amount of
credit allowed under subsection (a) for such vehicle.
``(3) Credit may be transferred.--
``(A) In general.--A taxpayer may, in connection
with the purchase of a new qualified fuel-efficient
motor vehicle, transfer any credit allowable under
subsection (a) to any person who is in the trade or
business of selling new qualified fuel-efficient motor
vehicles, but only if such person clearly discloses to
such taxpayer, through the use of a window sticker
attached to the new qualified fuel-efficient vehicle--
``(i) the amount of any credit allowable
under subsection (a) with respect to such
vehicle (determined without regard to
subsection (c)), and
``(ii) a notification that the taxpayer
will not be eligible for any credit under
section 30, 30B, or 30D with respect to such
vehicle unless the taxpayer elects not to have
this section apply with respect to such
vehicle.
``(B) Consent required for revocation.--Any
transfer under subparagraph (A) may be revoked only
with the consent of the Secretary.
``(C) Regulations.--The Secretary may prescribe
such regulations as necessary to ensure that any credit
described in subparagraph (A) is claimed once and not
retransferred by a transferee.
``(4) Property used outside united states not qualified.--
No credit shall be allowable under subsection (a) with respect
to any property referred to in section 50(b)(1).
``(5) Recapture.--The Secretary shall, by regulations,
provide for recapturing the benefit of any credit allowable
under subsection (a) with respect to any property which ceases
to be property eligible for such credit.
``(6) Election not to take credit.--No credit shall be
allowed under subsection (a) for any vehicle if the taxpayer
elects to not have this section apply to such vehicle.
``(7) Interaction with air quality and motor vehicle safety
standards.--A motor vehicle shall not be considered eligible
for a credit under this section unless such vehicle is in
compliance with--
``(A) the applicable provisions of the Clean Air
Act for the applicable make and model year of the
vehicle (or applicable air quality provisions of State
law in the case of a State which has adopted such
provision under a waiver under section 209(b) of the
Clean Air Act), and
``(B) the motor vehicle safety provisions of
sections 30101 through 30169 of title 49, United States
Code.
``(f) Termination.--This section shall not apply to property placed
in service after December 31, 2020.''.
(b) Credit Allowed Against Alternative Minimum Tax.--
(1) Business credit.--Section 38(c)(4)(B) is amended by
redesignating clauses (i) through (viii) as clauses (ii)
through (ix), respectively, and by inserting before clause (ii)
(as so redesignated) the following new clause:
``(i) the credit determined under section
30E,''.
(2) Personal credit.--
(A) Section 24(b)(3)(B) is amended by striking
``and 30D'' and inserting ``30D, and 30E''.
(B) Section 25(e)(1)(C)(ii) is amended by inserting
``30E,'' after ``30D,''.
(C) Section 25B(g)(2) is amended by striking ``and
30D'' and inserting ``30D, and 30E''.
(D) Section 26(a)(1) is amended by striking `` and
30D'' and inserting ``30D, and 30E''.
(E) Section 904(i) is amended by striking ``and
30D'' and inserting ``30D, and 30E''.
(c) Conforming Amendments.--
(1) Section 38(a) is amended by striking ``plus'' at the
end of paragraph (34), by striking the period at the end of
paragraph (35) and inserting ``, plus'', and by adding at the
end the following new paragraph:
``(36) the portion of the new qualified fuel-efficient
motor vehicle credit to which section 30E(c)(1) applies.''.
(2) Section 1016(a) is amended by striking ``and'' at the
end of paragraph (36), by striking the period at the end of
paragraph (37) and inserting ``, and'', and by adding at the
end the following new paragraph:
``(38) to the extent provided in section 30E(e)(1).''.
(3) Section 6501(m) is amended by inserting ``30E(e)(6),''
after ``30D(e)(4),''.
(4) The table of section for subpart C of part IV of
subchapter A of chapter 1 is amended by inserting after the
item relating to section 30D the following new item:
``Sec. 30E. Fuel-efficient motor vehicle credit.''.
(d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall
apply to property placed in service after December 31, 2009.
SEC. 3. CREDIT FOR FUEL SAVINGS COMPONENTS FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES.
(a) In General.--Subpart D of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1
(relating to business-related credits) is amended by adding at the end
the following new section:
``SEC. 45R. CREDIT FOR FUEL SAVINGS COMPONENTS FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES.
``(a) General Rule.--For purposes of section 38, the fuel savings
tax credit determined under this section for the taxable year is an
amount equal to the applicable percentage of the amount paid or
incurred for 1 or more qualifying fuel savings components placed in
service on a qualifying vehicle by the taxpayer during the taxable
year.
``(b) Applicable Percentage.--For purposes of subsection (a), the
applicable percentage is equal to the sum of--
``(1) 5 percent, plus
``(2) 5 percentage points (not to exceed 45 percentage
points), for each percent in excess of 2 percent by which the
fuel economy achieved by the qualifying vehicle with 1 or more
qualifying fuel savings components exceeds such qualifying
vehicle without such component or components.
``(c) Definitions.--For purposes of this section--
``(1) Qualifying fuel savings component.--The term
`qualifying fuel savings component' means any device or system
of devices that--
``(A) is installed on a qualifying vehicle,
``(B) is designed to increase the fuel economy of
such vehicle by at least 2 percent, the amount of such
increase to be verified by the Administrator of the
Environmental Protection Agency under the SmartWay
Transport Partnership,
``(C) the original use of which commences with the
taxpayer,
``(D) is acquired for use by the taxpayer and not
for resale, and
``(E) has not been taken into account for purposes
of determining the credit under this section for any
preceding taxable year with respect to such qualifying
vehicle.
``(2) Qualifying vehicle.--The term `qualifying vehicle'
means any vehicle subject to transportation fuels regulations
under the Clean Air Act.
``(3) Fuel economy.--The term `fuel economy' has the
meaning given such term under section 32901 of such title 49.
``(d) Special Rules.--
``(1) No double benefit.--
``(A) Reduction in basis.--If a credit is
determined under this section with respect to any
property by reason of expenditures described in
subsection (a), the basis of such property shall be
reduced by the amount of the credit so determined.
``(B) Other deductions and credits.--The amount of
any deduction or other credit allowable under this
chapter for a qualifying vehicle shall be reduced by
the amount of credit allowed under subsection (a) with
respect to such vehicle.
``(2) Credit may be transferred.--
``(A) In general.--A taxpayer may, in connection
with the purchase of a qualifying fuel savings
component, transfer any credit allowable under
subsection (a) to any person who is in the trade or
business of selling such components, but only if such
person clearly discloses to such taxpayer, through the
use of a sticker attached to the qualifying fuel
savings component, the amount of any credit allowable
under subsection (a) with respect to such component.
``(B) Consent required for revocation.--Any
transfer under subparagraph (A) may be revoked only
with the consent of the Secretary.
``(C) Regulations.--The Secretary may prescribe
such regulations as necessary to ensure that any credit
described in subparagraph (A) is claimed once and not
retransferred by a transferee.
``(3) Election not to claim credit.--No credit shall be
allowed under subsection (a) for any component if the taxpayer
elects to not have this section apply to such component.
``(e) Termination.--This section shall not apply to property placed
in service after December 31, 2020.''.
(b) Credit To Be Part of General Business Credit.--Subsection (b)
of section 38 (relating to general business credit), as amended by this
Act, is amended by striking ``plus'' at the end of paragraph (35), by
striking the period at the end of paragraph (36) and inserting ``,
plus'' , and by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
``(37) the fuel savings tax credit determined under section
45R(a).''.
(c) Conforming Amendments.--
(1) The table of sections for subpart D of part IV of
subchapter A of chapter 1 is amended by inserting after the
item relating to section 45Q the following new item:
``Sec. 45R. Credit for fuel savings components for certain vehicles and
engines.''.
(2) Section 1016(a), as amended by this Act, is amended by
striking ``and'' at the end of paragraph (37), by striking the
period at the end of paragraph (38) and inserting ``, and'',
and by adding at the end the following:
``(39) in the case of a component with respect to which a
credit was allowed under section 45R, to the extent provided in
section 45R(d)(1)(A).''.
(3) Section 6501(m), as amended by this Act, is amended by
inserting ``45R(d)(3)'' after ``45H(g)''.
(d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall
apply to property placed in service after December 31, 2009, in taxable
years ending after such date.
SEC. 4. INCREASE IN GAS GUZZLER TAX.
(a) In General.--Subsection (a) of section 4064 (relating to gas
guzzler tax) is amended to read as follows:
``(a) Imposition of Tax.--
``(1) In general.--There is hereby imposed on the sale by
the manufacturer of each automobile a tax equal to--
``(A) in the case of any automobile manufactured in
model year 2011, the applicable tax amount determined
in accordance with the table contained in paragraph
(2), and
``(B) in the case of any automobile manufactured in
a model year after 2011, if the fuel economy of the
model type in which such automobile falls is less than
80 percent of the industry-wide average fuel economy
standard for such model year for all automobiles, an
amount equal to the lesser of--
``(i) an amount based on each mile per
gallon reduction below such 80 percent equal
to_
``(I) $1,000 for the first mile per
gallon reduction, or
``(II) an aggregate amount equal to
125 percent of the previous dollar
amount for each additional mile per
gallon reduction, or
``(ii) $22,737.
For purposes of subparagraph (B), any fraction of a
mile per gallon shall be rounded to the nearest mile
per gallon and any fraction of a dollar shall be
rounded to the nearest dollar.
``(2) Applicable tax amount.--For purposes of paragraph
(1)(A), the applicable tax amount shall be determined as
follows:
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``If the fuel economy of the model type in which the The applicable
automobile falls is: tax amount is:
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At least 24.2.......................................... $0
At least 23.2 but less than 24.2....................... $1,000
At least 22.2 but less than 23.2....................... $1,250
At least 21.2 but less than 22.2....................... $1,563
At least 20.2 but less than 21.2....................... $1,953
At least 19.2 but less than 20.2....................... $2,441
At least 18.2 but less than 19.2....................... $3,052
At least 17.2 but less than 18.2....................... $3,815
At least 16.2 but less than 17.2....................... $4,768
At least 15.2 but less than 16.2....................... $5,960
At least 14.2 but less than 15.2....................... $7,451
At least 13.2 but less than 14.2....................... $9,313
At least 12.2 but less than 13.2....................... $11,642
At least 11.2 but less than 12.2....................... $14,552
At least 10.2 but less than 11.2....................... $18,190
Less than 10.2......................................... $22,737.''.
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(b) Definition.--Section 4064(b) (relating to definitions) is
amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
``(8) Average fuel economy standard.--The term `average
fuel economy standard' has the meaning given such term under
section 32901 of title 49, United States Code.''.
(c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall
apply to sales after December 31, 2009.
SEC. 5. INCREASE IN MANUFACTURER CAFE PENALTIES.
(a) In General.--Section 32912 of title 49, United States Code, is
amended--
(1) by striking ``$5'' in subsection (b) and inserting
``$50'', and
(2) by striking ``$10'' in subsection (c)(1)(B) and
inserting ``$100''.
(b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall
apply to model years beginning after the date of the enactment of this
Act.
SEC. 6. DEPLOYMENT OF LOW-GREENHOUSE GAS AND FUEL-SAVING TECHNOLOGIES.
Section 756 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 16104) is
amended--
(1) by striking the section heading and all that follows
through the end of subsection (b) and inserting the following:
``SEC. 756. DEPLOYMENT OF LOW-GREENHOUSE GAS AND FUEL-SAVING
TECHNOLOGIES.
``(a) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) Administrator.--The term `Administrator' means the
Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.
``(2) Advanced truck stop electrification system.--The term
`advanced truck stop electrification system' means a stationary
system that delivers heat, air conditioning, electricity, or
communications, and is capable of providing verifiable and
auditable evidence of use of those services, to a heavy-duty
vehicle and any occupants of the heavy-duty vehicle with, or
for delivery, of those services.
``(3) Auxiliary power unit.--The term `auxiliary power
unit' means an integrated system that--
``(A) provides heat, air conditioning, engine
warming, or electricity to components on a heavy-duty
vehicle; and
``(B) is certified by the Administrator under part
89 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (or any
successor regulation), as meeting applicable emission
standards.
``(4) Heavy-duty vehicle.--The term `heavy-duty vehicle'
means a vehicle that has a gross vehicle weight rating greater
than 8,500 pounds.
``(5) Idle reduction technology.--The term `idle reduction
technology' means an advanced truck stop electrification
system, auxiliary power unit, or other technology that--
``(A) is used to reduce idling; and
``(B) allows for the main drive engine or auxiliary
refrigeration engine to be shut down.
``(6) Long-duration idling.--
``(A) In general.--The term `long-duration idling'
means the operation of a main drive engine or auxiliary
refrigeration engine, for a period greater than 15
consecutive minutes, at a time at which the main drive
engine is not engaged in gear.
``(B) Exclusions.--The term `long-duration idling'
does not include the operation of a main drive engine
or auxiliary refrigeration engine during a routine
stoppage associated with traffic movement or
congestion.
``(7) Low-greenhouse gas and fuel-saving technology.--The
term `low-greenhouse gas and fuel-saving technology' means any
device, system of devices, strategies, or equipment that--
``(A) reduces greenhouse gas emissions; or
``(B) improves fuel efficiency.
``(b) Low-Greenhouse Gas and Fuel-Saving Technology Deployment
Program.--
``(1) Establishment.--
``(A) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the
date of enactment of the OILSAVE Act, the
Administrator, in consultation with the Secretary of
Energy, shall implement, through the SmartWay Transport
Partnership of the Environmental Protection Agency, a
program to support deployment of low-greenhouse gas and
fuel-saving technologies.
``(B) Priority.--The Administrator shall give
priority to the deployment of low-greenhouse gas and
fuel-saving technologies that meet SmartWay performance
thresholds developed under paragraph (2)(B).
``(2) Technology designation and deployment.--The
Administrator shall--
``(A) develop measurement protocols to evaluate the
fuel consumption and greenhouse gas performance of
transportation technologies, including technologies for
passenger transport and goods movement;
``(B) develop SmartWay performance thresholds that
can be used to certify, verify, or designate low-
greenhouse gas and fuel-saving technologies that
provide superior environmental performance for each
mode of passenger transportation and goods movement;
and
``(C)(i) publish a list of low-greenhouse gas and
fuel-saving technologies;
``(ii) identify the greenhouse gas and fuel
efficiency performance of each technology; and
``(iii) identify those technologies that meet the
SmartWay performance thresholds developed under
subparagraph (B).
``(3) Promotion and deployment of technologies.--The
Administrator shall--
``(A) implement partnership and recognition
programs to promote best practices and drive demand for
fuel-efficient, low-greenhouse gas transportation
performance;
``(B) promote the availability of and encourage the
adoption of technologies that meet the SmartWay
performance thresholds developed under paragraph
(2)(B);
``(C) publicize the availability of financial
incentives (such as Federal tax incentives, grants, and
low-cost loans) for the deployment of low-greenhouse
gas and fuel-saving technologies; and
``(D) deploy low-greenhouse gas and fuel-saving
technologies through grant and loan programs.
``(4) Stakeholder consultation.--
``(A) In general.--The Administrator shall solicit
the comments of interested parties prior to
establishing a new or revising an existing SmartWay
technology category, measurement protocol, or
performance threshold.
``(B) Notice.--On adoption of a new or revised
technology category, measurement protocol, or
performance threshold, the Administrator shall publish
a notice and explanation of any changes and, if
appropriate, responses to comments submitted by
interested parties.
``(5) Freight partnership.--
``(A) In general.--The Administrator shall
implement, through the SmartWay Transport Partnership,
a program with shippers and carriers of goods to
promote fuel-efficient, low-greenhouse gas
transportation.
``(B) Administration.--The Administrator shall--
``(i) verify the greenhouse gas performance
and fuel efficiency of participating freight
carriers, including carriers involved in rail,
trucking, marine, and other goods movement
operations;
``(ii) publish a comprehensive greenhouse
gas and fuel efficiency performance index of
freight modes (including rail, trucking,
marine, and other modes of transporting goods)
and individual freight companies so that
shippers can choose to deliver the goods of the
shippers most efficiently with minimum
greenhouse gas emissions;
``(iii) develop tools for--
``(I) freight carriers to calculate
and improve the fuel efficiency and
greenhouse gas performance of the
carriers; and
``(II) shippers--
``(aa) to calculate the
fuel and greenhouse gas impacts
of moving the products of the
shippers; and
``(bb) to evaluate the
relative impacts from
transporting the goods of the
shippers by different modes and
carriers; and
``(iv) recognize participating shipper and
carrier companies that demonstrate advanced
practices and achieve superior levels of fuel
efficiency and greenhouse gas performance.
``(6) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized
to be appropriated to the Administrator to carry out this
subsection $19,500,000 for each of fiscal years 2010 through
2020.''; and
(2) by striking subsection (d) and inserting the following:
``(d) Improving Freight Greenhouse Gas Performance Databases.--The
Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the Administrator, shall--
``(1)(A) define and collect data on the physical and
operational characteristics of the truck fleet of the United
States, with special emphasis on data relating to fuel
efficiency and greenhouse gas performance to provide data for
the performance index published under subsection (b)(5)(B)(ii);
and
``(B) publish the data described in subparagraph (A)
through the Vehicle Inventory and Use Survey as soon as
practicable after the date of enactment of the OILSAVE Act, and
at least every 5 years thereafter, as part of the economic
census required under title 13, United States Code; and
``(2) define, collect, and publish data for other modes of
goods transport (including rail and marine), as necessary.
``(e) Report.--Not later than 18 months after the date on which
funds are initially awarded under this section and on a biennial basis
thereafter, the Administrator shall submit to Congress a report
containing a description of--
``(1) actions taken to implement the low-greenhouse gas and
fuel-saving technology deployment program established under
subsection (b), including--
``(A) the measurement protocols;
``(B) the SmartWay performance thresholds; and
``(C) a list of low-greenhouse gas and fuel-saving
technologies; and
``(2) estimated greenhouse gas emissions and fuel savings
from the program.''.
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