[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 173 (Thursday, September 7, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Pages 46583-46584]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-22218]



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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy


Alternative-Fuel Automotive Technician Training; Voluntary 
Certification Program

AGENCY: Department of Energy.

ACTION: Notice of TeleVideo Conference.

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SUMMARY: The purpose of this notice is to facilitate participation by 
interested members of the public in a TeleVideo conference, co-
presented by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), which will focus on 
the voluntary national certification program for private-sector 
alternative fuel vehicle training programs for automotive technicians.

DATES: The TeleVideo conference is scheduled for satellite broadcast on 
September 14, 1995 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Eastern Time).

ADDRESSES: The public can participate in the TeleVideo conference and 
obtain information on how to arrange a video conference receive site by 
calling Steve Husty, West Virginia University Network Coordinator at 
(304) 293-2867 ext. 424. On the day of the conference, questions may be 
called in to 1-800-265-6104 or FAXed to (304) 293-7541. Registration is 
free.
    Satellite Information: Telestar 302, Transponder: 10V, Channel: 19 
(Downlink frequency: 4080 MHz), Trouble number: 1-800-809-5465, 
Information: Jack Johns, (304) 293-4221.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Instructions on how to apply for 
certification of alternative fuel technician training programs may be 
obtained from the National Automotive Technician Education Foundation 
(NATEF) by calling (703) 713-0100, after September 14, 1995. For 
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information on alternative fuels, contact the DOE National Alternative 
Fuels Hotline, 1-800-423-1DOE.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: There is a national shortage of qualified 
technicians to service alternative fuel vehicles. This has spurred the 
need for high-quality technical training programs with uniform national 
standards. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs for 
automotive technicians will increase 37% from 1990 to 2005. In order to 
alleviate the shortage, and pursuant to section 411 of the Energy 
Policy Act of 1992 (Pub. L. 102-486), DOE entered into a cost shared 
cooperative agreement with the National Automotive Technician Education 
Foundation to develop training program standards and implement a 
certification process for a voluntary national program. This program is 
referred to as the Certification of Higher-learning in Alternative 
Fuels Program (CHAMP). An explanation of the certification process, 
including how to obtain a certification, will take place during a 
TeleVideo conference, ``Alternative Fuel Vehicle Training: A Look At 
What's Coming Down The Road'', scheduled for satellite broadcast 
Thursday, September 14, 1995, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Eastern 
Time). It is presented by West Virginia University (WVU), the National 
Automotive Technician Education Foundation (NATEF), and DOE.
    The broadcast will be interactive featuring a panel of leading 
alternative fuels industry and training experts. On the day of the 
conference, the toll-free number for questions by all participants 
nationwide for on-the-air responses by the panelists will be 1-800-265-
6104.
    Issued in Washington, DC, on September 6, 1995.
Brian Castelli,
Acting Assistant Secretary For Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.
[FR Doc. 95-22218 Filed 9-6-95; 8:45 am]
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