Low Emission Vehicle Act
Summary: The Low Emission Vehicle Act adopts the California vehicle emission rules (commonly known as LEV II), which set a stricter standard than the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s National Low Emission Vehicle (NLEV) standard.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE
This Act shall be called the “Low Emission Vehicle Act.”
SECTION 2. FINDINGS AND PURPOSE
(A) FINDINGS—The legislature finds that:
1. Air pollution from cars and trucks is dangerous to the health of [State] residents.
2. Motor vehicles are a major source of pollution in [State], and contribute to greenhouse gases that cause worldwide climate change.
3. Technology can significantly reduce dangerous emissions from motor vehicles.
(B) PURPOSE—This law is enacted to protect the health and safety of [State] residents.
SECTION 3. LOW EMISSION VEHICLES
After section XXX, the following new section XXX shall be inserted:
(A) The Department of [Environmental Protection] shall implement Phase II of the California Low Emission Vehicle program in this State beginning in the 2009 automobile model year. “Phase II of the California Low Emission Vehicle program” means the second phase of the low emission vehicle program implemented in California, pursuant to the requirements of the federal Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 7401 et seq.
(B) The Department of [Environmental Protection] shall promulgate such regulations as are necessary to implement this section.
SECTION 4. EFFECTIVE DATE
This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2006.