§13238 Alternative fuel use in nonroad vehicles and engines

Summary

Requires the Secretary to study whether using alternative fuels in nonroad vehicles and engines would greatly reduce U.S. dependence on imported energy. The study must be finished and sent to Congress within 2 years after October 24, 1992. It must check which nonroad vehicles and engines can use alternative fuels and estimate how much imported energy use could fall. The report can include recommendations to encourage or require that switch. Nonroad vehicles and engines here means vehicles used for surface transportation or mainly for industrial or commercial work, rail, airports, marine use, and any others the Secretary decides. After the study, the Secretary may name qualifying vehicles for loans under section 13239.