42 USC 16133 - State grant, rebate, and loan programs

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

§ 16133.

State grant, rebate, and loan programs

(a)

In general

(b)

Applications

The Administrator shall—

(1)

provide to States guidance for use in applying for grant, rebate, or loan funds under this section, including information regarding—

(A)

the process and forms for applications;

(B)

permissible uses of funds received; and

(C)

the cost-effectiveness of various emission reduction technologies eligible to be carried out using funds provided under this section; and

(2)

establish, for applications described in paragraph (1)—

(A)

an annual deadline for submission of the applications;

(B)

a process by which the Administrator shall approve or disapprove each application; and

(C)

a streamlined process by which a State may renew an application described in paragraph (1) for subsequent fiscal years.

(c)

Allocation of funds

(1)

In general

(2)

Allocation

(A)

In general

(B)

Certain territories

(i)

In general

(ii)

Exception

(C)

Reallocation

If any State does not qualify for an allocation under this paragraph, the share of funds otherwise allocated for that State under this paragraph shall be reallocated to each remaining qualified State in an amount equal to the product obtained by multiplying—

(i)

the proportion that the population of the State bears to the population of all States described in paragraph (1); by

(ii)

the amount otherwise allocatable to the nonqualifying State under this paragraph.

(3)

State matching incentive

(A)

In general

(B)

Requirements

A State—

(i)

may not use funds received under this part to pay a matching share required under this subsection; and

(ii)

shall not be required to provide a matching share for any additional amount received under subparagraph (A).

(4)

Unclaimed funds

(d)

Administration

(1)

In general

(2)

Apportionment of funds

(3)

Use of funds

A grant, rebate, or loan provided under this section shall be used for a project relating to—

(A)

a certified engine configuration; or

(B)

a verified technology.

(4)

Priority

(5)

Public notification

Not later than 60 days after the date of the award of a grant, rebate, or loan by a State, the State shall publish on the Web site of the State—

(A)

for rebates, grants, and loans provided to the owner of a diesel vehicle or fleet, the total number and dollar amount of rebates, grants, or loans provided, as well as a breakdown of the technologies funded through the rebates, grants, or loans; and

(B)

for other rebates, grants, and loans, a description of each application for which the grant, rebate, or loan is provided.

(Pub. L. 109–58, title VII, § 793, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 841; Pub. L. 110–255, § 3(b), June 30, 2008, 122 Stat. 2424; Pub. L. 111–364, § 2(c), Jan. 4, 2011, 124 Stat. 4059.)

cite as: 42 USC 16133