ATVM Modernization Act
A BILL
To modernize the Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing Incentive program.
2. ATVM modernization
“(1) Advanced technology vehicle—The term “advanced technology vehicle” means—
“(A) an ultra efficient vehicle or a light duty vehicle that meets—
“(i) the Bin 5 Tier II emission standard established in regulations issued by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency under section 202(i) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7521(i)), or a lower-numbered Bin emission standard;
“(ii) any new emission standard in effect for fine particulate matter prescribed by the Administrator under that Act (42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.); and
“(iii) at least 125 percent of the average base year combined fuel economy for vehicles with substantially similar attributes; or
“(B) an aircraft (as defined under section 40102 of title 49, United States Code) that meets—
“(i) the appropriate and most recent emission and fuel economy standards established in regulations issued by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, in consultation with the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, under section 231(a) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7571(a)); and
“(ii) at least 125 percent of the average base year fuel economy for aircraft with substantially similar attributes.”