HR 3195 · 101th Congress · Environmental Protection

Motor Vehicle Emission Control Act of 1989

Introduced 1989-08-04· Sponsored by Rep. Skaggs, David E. [D-CO-2]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.(1989-10-20)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Motor Vehicle Emission Control Act of 1989 - Amends the Clean Air Act to set standards for emissions of: (1) hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides from light duty vehicles manufactured after model year 1992; (2) carbon monoxide and particulates from light-duty vehicles manufactured after model year 1991; (3) hydrocarbons, nitrogen oxides, and carbon monoxide from trucks manufactured after model year 1992; (4) nitrogen oxides from heavy-duty trucks manufactured after model year 1993; and (5) particulates from heavy-duty trucks and buses manufactured after model year 1990. Requires the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate standards for motor vehicles burning low-emissions fuel. Provides for the revision of such standards, as necessary. Directs the Administrator to establish a minimum percentage of new motor vehicles to be certified as low-emissions vehicles to assure compliance with the Clean Air Act. Requires the Administrator to promulgate regulations that prohibit the manufacture or introduction into commerce of any vehicle or engine manufactured after model year 1990 that requires leaded gasoline. Directs the Administrator to promulgate standards for emis…

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7 Democrats