Proposed Rule for Technical Amendments to the Light-duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Program
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Rule Summary
EPA is proposing corrections to fix two technical errors in the light-duty vehicle GHG emissions standards regulations finalized in the 2012 rulemaking establishing standards for model years 2017-2025 light-duty vehicles. First, EPA proposes to correct regulations pertaining to how auto manufacturers must calculate credits for the GHG program's optional advanced technology incentives. The equation in the regulations currently in place result in auto manufacturers receiving fewer credits than the Agency intended for electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, fuel cell electric vehicles, and natural gas fueled vehicles. Second, the equation in the regulations regarding how manufacturers must calculate certain types of off-cycle credits contain an error and are inconsistent with the 2012 final rule preamble, raising implementation concerns for some manufacturers. The proposed amendments would clarify the calculation methodology in the regulations.
- Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (pdf) (346 KB, published October 1, 2018)
Comment Period Extended until November 30, 2018
- Federal Register Notice: Light-duty Vehicle GHG Program Technical Amendments; Extension of the Comment Period (pdf) (199 KB, published November 8, 2018)
Additional Resources
- Fact Sheet: Frequently Asked Questions (pdf) (70.7 KB, EPA-420-F-18-019, September 2018)