Alternate Fuels Transit Act of 1989
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jun 28, 1989)
Alternate Fuels Transit Act of 1989 - Mandates that any new bus or new bus engine acquired after October 1, 1991, with Federal assistance for mass transportation operation predominantly in a nonattainment area (as defined under the Clean Air Act for ozone or any mobile-source pollutant) be operated exclusively on alcohol, natural gas, or LP gas.
Directs the Secretary of Transportation to provide States with supplemental grants equal to 50 percent of the amount by which bus acquisition costs exceed the acquisition cost of a comparable diesel-fueled bus. Limits the number of buses covered by such grants to 1,000. Authorizes the Secretary to provide States with a supplemental grant for the purchase and installation of facilities to provide alcohol, natural gas, or LP-gas for such bus.
Cites circumstances under which the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency may delay or suspend implementation of this Act.
Authorizes appropriations for fiscal years after FY 1991.
What just happenedJul 31, 1989
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and Competitiveness.
Who’s behind it
- Jul 31, 1989CommitteeH11000
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and Competitiveness.
Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Competitiveness Subcommittee - Jul 31, 1989CommitteeH11000
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Health and Environment Subcommittee - Jul 10, 1989CommitteeH11000
Referred to the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation.
Surface Transportation Subcommittee - Jun 28, 1989IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Jun 28, 1989IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Public Works + Transportation.
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee - Jun 28, 1989IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jun 28, 1989IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House