Title 42 — The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-73

§13237 Certification of training programs

Title 42 › Chapter CHAPTER 134— - ENERGY POLICY › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER II— - ALTERNATIVE FUELS—NON-FEDERAL PROGRAMS › § 13237

Last updated Apr 6, 2026|Official source

Summary

The Secretary must create a federal program to approve training for technicians who convert and maintain gasoline- or diesel-powered vehicles into dedicated or dual‑fuel vehicles. Approved training must teach safe installation, following vehicle maker specs, proper operation, emissions testing, and other mechanical issues. The Secretary must consult vehicle makers, fuel suppliers, conversion companies, and others when making the program.

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Title 42, §13237

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The Secretary shall ensure that the Federal Government establishes and carries out a program for the certification of training programs for technicians who are responsible for motor vehicle installation of equipment that converts gasoline or diesel-fueled motor vehicles into dedicated vehicles or dual fueled vehicles, and for the maintenance of such converted motor vehicles. A training program shall not be certified under the program established under this section unless it provides technicians with instruction on the proper and safe installation procedures and techniques, adherence to specifications (including original equipment manufacturer specifications), motor vehicle operating procedures, emissions testing, and other appropriate mechanical concerns applicable to these motor vehicle conversions. The Secretary shall ensure that, in the development of the program required under this section, original equipment manufacturers, fuel suppliers, companies that convert conventional vehicles to use alternative fuels, and other affected persons are consulted.

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Citation

42 U.S.C. § 13237

Title 42 — The Public Health and Welfare

Last Updated

Apr 6, 2026

Release point: 119-73