Title 42, The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-110
§16081 Fuel Cell Transit Bus Demonstration
Title 42 › CHAPTER 149 — NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY AND PROGRAMS › SUBCHAPTER VII — VEHICLES AND FUELS › Part B — Hybrid Vehicles, Advanced Vehicles, and Fuel Cell Buses › subpart 3 — fuel cell buses › § 16081
Summary
Creates a competitive program the Secretary runs with Transportation to fund 5-year tests of up to 25 fuel-cell buses and infrastructure in 5 areas, preferring projects that cut congestion and improve air quality. $10,000,000/year 2006–2010.
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Title 42, §16081
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(a)In general
The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Transportation, shall establish a transit bus demonstration program to make competitive, merit-based awards for 5-year projects to demonstrate not more than 25 fuel cell transit buses (and necessary infrastructure) in 5 geographically dispersed localities.
(b)Preference
In selecting projects under this section, the Secretary shall give preference to projects that are most likely to mitigate congestion and improve air quality.
(c)Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2006 through 2010.
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42 U.S.C. § 16081
Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare
Last Updated
Sep 22, 2026
Release point: 119-110