Bill Text: NJ A3028 | 2012-2013 | Regular Session | Amended
Bill Title: Establishes Clean Car Commission.**
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 12-0)
Status: (Enrolled - Dead) 2013-05-09 - Received in the Senate without Reference, 2nd Reading [A3028 Detail]
Download: New_Jersey-2012-A3028-Amended.html
Sponsored by:
Assemblyman LOUIS D. GREENWALD
District 6 (Burlington and Camden)
Assemblyman DANIEL R. BENSON
District 14 (Mercer and Middlesex)
Assemblywoman L. GRACE SPENCER
District 29 (Essex)
Assemblyman REED GUSCIORA
District 15 (Hunterdon and Mercer)
SYNOPSIS
Establishes Zero Emission Vehicle Commission and abolishes Low Emission Vehicle Review Commission; transfers certain responsibilities to Zero Emission Vehicle Commission.
CURRENT VERSION OF TEXT
As reported by the Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee on June 14, 2012, with amendments.
An Act establishing the Zero Emission Vehicle Commission, and amending and supplementing P.L.2003, c.266 1and repealing sections 5 through 7 of P.L.2003, c.2661.
Be It Enacted by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey:
1. (New section) a. There is established the Zero Emission Vehicle Commission consisting of 13 members 1to be selected and qualified1 as follows:
1(1)1 the Commissioner of Environmental Protection or 1[a representative of the Department of Environmental Protection appointed by the commissioner thereof] the commissioner's designee, who shall serve ex officio1 ;
1(2)1 the President of the Board of Public Utilities or 1[a representative of the Board of Public Utilities appointed by the president thereof] the president's designee, who shall serve ex officio1;
1(3)1 one member of the General Assembly appointed by the Speaker of the General Assembly 1, who shall serve ex officio1 ;
1(4)1 one member of the Senate appointed by the President of the Senate 1[; all of whom] , who1 shall serve ex officio; 1[and nine public members.
The nine public members, to be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate, shall be as follows:]1
1(5)1 two members representing manufacturers of automobiles sold within the State 1, one of whom shall be appointed by the President of the Senate and one of whom shall be appointed by the Speaker of the General Assembly1 ;
1(6)1 two members representing automotive retailers 1, one of whom shall be appointed by the President of the Senate and one of whom shall be appointed by the Speaker of the General Assembly1;
1(7)1 two members of recognized Statewide environmental organizations1, one of whom shall be appointed by the President of the Senate and one of whom shall be appointed by the Speaker of the General Assembly1;
1(8)1 one member representing a zero emission vehicle technology company 1and appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate1 ;
1(9)1 one member
knowledgeable about the infrastructure necessary for fueling of zero emission vehicles
and partial zero
emission vehicles as well as the economics of developing and establishing such
an infrastructure in the State 1and
appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate1 ; and
1(10)1 one member of the academic community of a New Jersey college or university who has 1[an]1 expertise in environmental health and energy policy 1and appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate1 .
b. Any vacancies in the membership of the commission shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointments were made.
c. All appointments to the commission shall be made as expeditiously as possible.
d. The Commissioner of Environmental Protection or the 1[representative of the Department of Environmental Protection] commissioner's designee1 shall serve as chairperson of the commission. The commission shall meet at the call of the chairperson, and the commission shall organize as soon as practicable after appointment of its members.
e. The members of the commission shall serve without compensation, but may be reimbursed for necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties.
f. The commission shall be entitled to call to its assistance and avail itself of the services of the employees of any State department, board, bureau, commission or agency, as it may require and as may be available for its purposes, and to employ stenographic and clerical assistance and incur traveling and other miscellaneous expenses as may be necessary in order to perform its duties, within the limits of funds appropriated or otherwise made available to it for its purposes.
2. (New section) a. (1) 1[Notwithstanding any provision of P.L.2003, c.266 to the contrary, the Zero Emission Vehicle Commission shall assume all responsibilities concerning zero emission vehicles and the implementation of the zero emission vehicle requirements pursuant to the California Low Emission Vehicle program previously assigned to the Low Emission Vehicle Review Commission, established pursuant to section 5 of P.L.2003, c.266 (C.26:2C-8.19), except that if the Low Emission Vehicle Review Commission makes recommendations concerning the implementation of the California Low Emission Vehicle program, it may recommend the inclusion or exclusion of the zero emission vehicle requirement as part of that recommendation.
(2)]1 The Department of Environmental Protection 1[, pursuant to sections 6 and 7 of P.L.2003, c.266 (C.26:2C-8.20 and C.26:2C-8.21):
(a)]1 shall continue to implement the California Low Emission Vehicle program 1[unless the Legislature by passage of a concurrent resolution directs the department to implement the National Low Emission Vehicle program or the alternative federal low emission vehicle program in effect at the time of the resolution's passage; and
(b)] and1 may make a determination to accept or reject the recommendation of the Zero Emission Vehicle Commission 1[or the Low Emission Vehicle Review Commission concerning the implementation of the zero emission vehicle requirements, if either commission recommends implementation of] to implement1 the California Low Emission Vehicle program without the zero emission vehicle requirements 1, as provided pursuant to section 3 of P.L. , c. (C. ) (pending before the Legislature as this bill)1 .
1[(3)] (2)1 The Zero Emission Vehicle Commission shall 1[also]1 evaluate the implementation of the California Low Emission Vehicle program concerning the impact of economic, technological, and other relevant factors since the enactment of P.L.2003, c.266. 1[Any other authority, duties, responsibilities, or requirements delegated to the Low Emission Vehicle Review Commission pursuant to P.L.2003, c.266 shall remain with that commission, and shall have no bearing on the Zero Emission Vehicle Commission.]1
b. The Zero Emission Vehicle Commission shall:
(1) study advances made in zero emission vehicles, partial zero emission vehicles, and transitional zero emission vehicle technologies, the infrastructure necessary to support these vehicles, and the development of that infrastructure;
(2) evaluate any proposed or adopted changes made by the California Air Resources Board to the California Low Emission Vehicle program and the potential effects of these changes on the implementation of the program in this State;
(3) evaluate any proposed or adopted changes made by the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and other federal agencies with respect to air quality and criteria emissions standards, fuel economy, and greenhouse gas emissions standards, and the impact of these changes on the State as well as how they correlate and compare to the current requirements or the California Low Emission Vehicle program and its implementation;
(4) evaluate the feasibility of implementing the zero emission vehicle requirements of the California Low Emission Vehicle program and the State complying with these requirements, in terms of:
(a) availability of zero emission vehicle technology;
(b) cost and retail price of vehicles using such technology;
(c) performance of the technology and these vehicles;
(d) consumer acceptance of the technology, vehicles, and the costs thereof;
(e) development and accessibility of supporting infrastructure; and
(f) practicality of using zero emission vehicles in the State; and
(5) determine the incentives and infrastructure necessary to meet the current zero emissions vehicle requirements set for motor vehicle model year 2018.
c. The Zero Emission Vehicle Commission shall also specifically:
(1) identify and quantify the zero emission vehicle requirement under the California Low Emission Vehicle program and the necessity, feasibility, and methods for the State to meet that requirement;
(2) study the development of electric vehicles, the infrastructure required for expanded use of these vehicles, challenges to the development of that infrastructure, and the availability and attractiveness of electric vehicles as a transportation option to the public;
(3) study the development of hydrogen fuel cell technology, the infrastructure required for its use in motor vehicles, the development of that infrastructure, and the availability of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles to the public;
(4) explore and study other alternatives for zero emission vehicles, infrastructure required for its use, development of that infrastructure, and incentives for developing the infrastructure and use of the vehicles;
(5) determine whether the sales and use tax incentive established pursuant to section 11 of P.L.2003, c.266 (C.54:32B-8.55) is sufficient to encourage the purchase of zero emission vehicles;
(6) study and develop other incentives for the use and purchase of zero emission vehicles, and development of the infrastructure required to support their use; and
(7) develop recommendations to the Governor and the Legislature setting forth any additional incentives determined to be necessary to encourage the purchase of zero emission vehicles, development of the necessary infrastructure for the fueling of such vehicles, and other action necessary to ensure correct compliance with the California Low Emission Vehicle program.
d. Within one year after organizing or no later than December 31, 2013, whichever is earlier, the commission shall submit a report to the Governor and, pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1991, c.164 (C.52:14-19.1), to the Legislature summarizing the activities and findings of the commission to date, and setting forth recommendations for:
(1) additional incentives determined to be necessary to encourage the purchase of zero emission vehicles or partial zero emission vehicles;
(2) additional incentives determined to be necessary to encourage the development of infrastructure necessary for the increased and efficient use of zero emission vehicles or partial zero emission vehicles;
(3) increasing the effectiveness of the implementation of the California Low Emission Vehicle program in the State with regards to zero emission vehicles or partial zero emission vehicles; and
(4) implementing the zero emission vehicle requirements of the California Low Emission Vehicle program, and whether they should be implemented in the State, or if such requirements should not be part of the implemented program.
3. (New section) The commissioner shall notify, in writing, the Governor and the Legislature if the commissioner finds it necessary to:
a. make a determination to accept or reject the recommendation of the Zero Emission Vehicle Commission 1[or the Low Emission Vehicle Review Commission concerning the implementation of the zero emission vehicle requirement, if either commission recommends implementation of] to implement1 the California Low Emission Vehicle program without the zero emission vehicle requirement; and
b. file temporary rules and regulations with the Office of Administrative Law for the implementation of a zero emission vehicle requirement.
1[4. Section 5 of P.L.2003, c.266 (C.26:2C-8.19) is amended to read as follows:
5. a. There is established the Low Emission Vehicle Review Commission consisting of 15 members as follows: the Director of the Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Institute at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, or the director's designee; a representative of the Department of Environmental Protection appointed by the commissioner; one member of the General Assembly appointed by the Speaker of the General Assembly; one member of the Senate appointed by the President of the Senate; and 11 public members.
The 11 public members, to be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate, shall be as follows: two members representing manufacturers of automobiles sold within the State; two members representing automotive retailers and recommended to the Governor by the New Jersey Coalition of Automotive Retailers; two members of recognized Statewide environmental organizations; one member representing the New Jersey Public Interest Research Group; one member representing the New Jersey Institute of Technology and recommended to the Governor by the President of the New Jersey Institute of Technology; one member representing the American Lung Association of New Jersey; one member representing the Northeast States for Coordinated Air Use Management; and one member representing a zero emission vehicle technology company.
b. Any vacancies in the membership of the commission shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointments were made.
c. The Director of the Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Institute at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, or the director's designee, shall serve as chairperson of the commission. The commission shall meet at the call of the chairperson, and the commission shall organize as soon as practicable after appointment of its members.
d. The members of the commission shall serve without compensation, but may be reimbursed for necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties.
e. The commission shall be entitled to call to its assistance and avail itself of the services of the employees of any State department, board, bureau, commission or agency, as it may require and as may be available for its purposes, and to employ stenographic and clerical assistance and incur traveling and other miscellaneous expenses as may be necessary in order to perform its duties, within the limits of funds appropriated or otherwise made available to it for its purposes.
f. [(1) The commission shall study advances made in zero emission vehicle and advanced technology partial zero emission vehicle technologies. The commission shall also study the development of hydrogen fuel cell technology, the infrastructure required for its use in motor vehicles, the development of that infrastructure, and the availability of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles to the public. In studying these issues, the commission shall review any advice prepared by the independent expert review panel established to advise the California Air Resources Board concerning advances made in zero emission vehicle and advanced technology partial zero emission vehicle technologies.
(2)] The commission shall evaluate any proposed or adopted changes made by the California Air Resources Board to the California Low Emission Vehicle program and the potential effects of these changes on the implementation of the program in this State. If the California Air Resources Board has not acted prior to the start of the 2008 model year to revise the requirements under the alternative compliance path for the amount of fuel cell vehicles required by a manufacturer beginning for the 2012 model year from a state-specific requirement to a nationwide requirement, the commission shall make a recommendation as to whether the State should implement the California Low Emission Vehicle program [beginning on January 1, 2009] or if the State should instead [continue with implementation of] implement the National Low Emission Vehicle program or the alternative federal low emission vehicle program in effect at the time.
[(3) The commission shall determine whether the incentive provided by the State pursuant to section 11 of P.L.2003, c.266 (C.54:32B-8.55) is sufficient to encourage the purchase of zero emission vehicles. The commission shall make recommendations to the Governor and the Legislature setting forth any additional incentives determined to be necessary to encourage the purchase of zero emission vehicles or advanced technology partial zero emission vehicles in order to increase the effectiveness of the implementation of the California Low Emission Vehicle program in the State.
(4) The commission shall evaluate the feasibility of the zero emission vehicle requirement of the California Low Emission Vehicle program and make a determination whether the zero emission vehicle requirement is achievable in this State beginning on January 1, 2009. This evaluation shall include an examination of zero emission vehicle technology, price, performance, consumer acceptability, and implementation issues relating to the use of zero emission vehicles in the State.]
g. Within one year after organizing, the commission shall submit a report to the Governor, the Commissioner of Environmental Protection, and, pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1991, c.164 (C.52:14-19.1), to the Legislature: (1) summarizing the activities and findings of the commission to date; and (2) [setting forth any recommendations for additional incentives determined to be necessary to encourage the purchase of zero emission vehicles or advanced technology partial zero emission vehicles; and (3)] setting forth any recommendations that would increase the effectiveness of the implementation of the California Low Emission Vehicle program in the State.
h. No later than [ January 1, 2008,] December 31, 2013, the commission [shall] may submit a final report to the Governor, the Commissioner of Environmental Protection, and, pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1991, c.164 (C.52:14-19.1), to the Legislature:
(1) summarizing the [studies and] evaluations and recommendations [conducted] made pursuant to subsection f. of this section; and
(2) setting forth any recommendations for [additional incentives to encourage the purchase of zero emission vehicles or advanced technology partial zero emission vehicles; and
(3) setting forth a recommendation as to whether:
(a) pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection f. of this section,] implementing the California Low Emission Vehicle program [should be implemented in the State beginning on January 1, 2009], or [if the State should instead continue with implementation] implementing [of] the National Low Emission Vehicle program[; and
(b) if the commission recommends that the California Low Emission Vehicle program should be implemented in the State, the commission shall further set forth a recommendation as to whether the zero emission vehicle requirements of the program should be implemented in the State based on the evaluation conducted pursuant to paragraph (4) of subsection f. of this section.] or the alternative federal low emission vehicle program in effect at the time.
(cf: P.L.2003, c.266, s.5)]1
1[5. Section 6 of P.L.2003, c.266 (C.26:2C-8.20) is amended to read as follows:
6. a. If the low emission vehicle review commission , in the report [required] submitted pursuant to subsection h. of section 5 of P.L.2003, c.266 (C.26:2C-8.19), recommends [, pursuant to subparagraph (a) of paragraph (3) of subsection h. of section 5 of P.L.2003, c.266 (C.26:2C-8.19),] that the State should not implement the California Low Emission Vehicle program and instead [continue with implementation of] should implement the National Low Emission Vehicle program or the alternative federal low emission vehicle program in effect at the time, the department shall implement the California Low Emission Vehicle program unless the Legislature by passage of a concurrent resolution directs the department to implement the National Low Emission Vehicle program or the alternative federal program.
b. Upon the passage of a concurrent resolution by the Legislature directing the department to implement the National Low Emission Vehicle program or the alternative federal program, the commissioner, notwithstanding the provisions of the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) to the contrary, shall, immediately upon filing the proper notice with the Office of Administrative Law, adopt such temporary rules and regulations as necessary to [continue implementation of] implement the National Low Emission Vehicle program or the alternative federal program.
The temporary rules and regulations shall be in effect for a period not to exceed 270 days after the date of the filing. The temporary rules and regulations shall thereafter be amended, adopted or readopted by the commissioner as the commissioner determines is necessary in accordance with the requirements of the "Administrative Procedure Act."
(cf: P.L.2003, c.266, s.6)]1
14. Section 1 of P.L.2003, c.266 (C.26:2C-8.15) is amended to read as follows:
1. The Legislature finds and declares that the implementation of the National Low Emission Vehicle program is a key component of the State's efforts to achieve on-time emissions reductions and to attain compliance with the national ambient air quality standards, as required pursuant to the federal "Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990," 42 U.S.C. s.7403 et seq.; that the State's attainment of the national ambient air quality standards will require further, more stringent reductions in emissions of pollutants; that the California Low Emission Vehicle program provides for greater reductions in pollutants than the National Low Emission Vehicle program; and that the State has committed to implementing the National Low Emission Vehicle program until 2006 but can implement the California Low Emission Vehicle program after that year.
The Legislature further finds and declares that in the summer of 2002, New Jersey had the highest number of smog violations per monitoring station in the nation; that in December 2003, the United States Environmental Protection Agency announced its intention to designate the entire State as out-of-compliance with the agency's health-based standard for ozone; and that this designation by the United States Environmental Protection Agency would require the State to adopt a stronger, more comprehensive clean air plan for the State.
The Legislature further finds and declares that a significant percentage of particulate emissions, smog-forming emissions, and airborne cancer risk comes from vehicle emissions; that pollution from automobiles is expected to increase with the projected population increase estimate of an additional 1,200,000 people in the State in the next decade; and that mobile sources of emissions have received less regulatory attention than industrial facilities and area sources of pollution.
The Legislature further finds and declares that ground-level ozone, or smog, is formed when automobile, industrial and other pollutants chemically react with bright sunshine and high temperatures; that ground-level ozone irritates the respiratory system and can cause coughing, wheezing, chest pain and headaches; that ozone especially aggravates chronic respiratory diseases such as asthma and bronchitis; that ground-level ozone and other air toxics have a substantial negative impact on the health and quality of life of residents of the State; and that reducing ground-level ozone pollution will help reduce these negative health effects.
The Legislature therefore determines that it is in the public interest to: implement the California Low Emission Vehicle program beginning January 1, 2009; establish a zero emission vehicle credit bank for manufacturers; establish a [Low] Zero Emission Vehicle [Review] Commission charged with reviewing the implementation of the program, the availability and success of the incentive, and the technology of zero emission vehicles; and provide an incentive for the purchase or lease of zero emission vehicles.1
(cf: P.L.2003, c.266, s.1)
15. Section 2 of P.L.2003, c.266 (C.26:2C-8.16) is amended to read as follows:
2. As used in [sections 1 through 7 of] P.L.2003, c.266 [(C.2C:2C-8.15 et seq.)] (C.26:2C-8.15 et al.) :
"Advanced technology partial zero emission vehicle" means a vehicle certified as an advanced technology partial zero emission vehicle pursuant to the California Air Resources Board vehicle standards for the applicable model year;
"California Low Emission Vehicle program" means the second phase of the low emission vehicle program being implemented in the State of California, pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Clean Air Act and the California Code of Regulations;
"Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Environmental Protection;
"Department" means the Department of Environmental Protection;
"Federal Clean Air Act" means the federal "Clean Air Act," 42 U.S.C. s.7401 et seq., and any subsequent amendments or supplements to that act;
["Low Emission Vehicle Review Commission" means the commission established by subsection a. of section 5 of P.L.2003, c.266 (C.26:2C-8.19);]
"Partial zero emission vehicle" means a vehicle certified as a partial zero emission vehicle pursuant to the California Air Resources Board vehicle standards for the applicable model year;
"State implementation plan" means the State implementation plan for national ambient air quality standards adopted for New Jersey pursuant to the federal Clean Air Act;
"Zero emission vehicle" means a vehicle certified as a zero emission vehicle pursuant to the California Air Resources Board zero emission vehicle standards for the applicable model year, but shall not include an advanced technology partial zero emission vehicle or a partial zero emission vehicle; and
"Zero Emission Vehicle Commission" means the commission established pursuant to section 1 of P.L. , c. (C. ) (pending before the Legislature as this bill).
"Zero emission vehicle requirement" means the percentage or number of those vehicles certified as zero emission vehicles pursuant to the California Air Resources Board vehicle standards and required to be delivered by a manufacturer for sale or lease for the applicable model year, and any additional percentages or numbers of advanced technology partial zero emission vehicles or partial zero emission vehicles that may be delivered by a manufacturer for sale or lease to satisfy the zero emission vehicle requirement established by the California Air Resources Board in lieu of vehicles that meet the pure zero emission vehicle standard.1
(cf: P.L.2003, c.266, s.2)
16. Section 3 of P.L.2003, c.266 (C.26:2C-8.17) is amended to read as follows:
3. a. Notwithstanding any provision of a State implementation plan submitted by the Department of Environmental Protection to the United States Environmental Protection Agency pursuant to the requirements of the federal "Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990," 42 U.S.C. s.7403 et seq., to the contrary, the department shall implement the California Low Emission Vehicle program in the State beginning on January 1, 2009, except as provided pursuant to [sections 6 and 7 of P.L.2003, c.266 (C.26:2C-8.20 and C.26:2C-8.21)] section 3 of P.L. , c. (C. ) (pending before the Legislature as this bill) .
b. The Commissioner of Environmental Protection, within 30 days after a proposed major substantive change to the California Low Emission Vehicle program that, if adopted, would necessitate a corresponding substantive change to the program in New Jersey adopted pursuant to subsection a. of this section, shall provide written notice and a summary of the proposed substantive change to the Senate Environment and Energy Committee and the Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee, or their successors as designated respectively by the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the General Assembly.
c. The commissioner shall adopt, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), any rules and regulations necessary to implement the California Low Emission Vehicle program in the State beginning on January 1, 2009.1
(cf: P.L.2003, c.266, s.3)
17. Section 4 of P.L.2003, c.266 (C.26:2C-8.18) is amended to read as follows:
4. a. The Commissioner of Environmental Protection shall establish a zero emission vehicle credit bank to allow manufacturers to earn and bank vehicle equivalent credits for any advanced technology partial zero emission vehicle or partial zero emission vehicle produced and delivered for sale or lease in the State on or after January 1, 1999 and through December 31, 2008.
(1) In establishing the credit bank required by this section, the commissioner shall use the highest multiplier used by the California Air Resources Board for determining the allowable vehicle equivalent credits for each advanced technology partial zero emission vehicle or partial zero emission vehicle delivered for sale or lease in the State by a manufacturer on or after January 1, 1999 until the effective date of P.L.2003, c.266 (C.26:2C-8.15 et al.).
(2) Beginning on the effective date of P.L.2003, c.266 (C.26:2C-8.15 et al.), the commissioner shall use the multiplier used by the California Air Resources Board for the applicable model year for each advanced technology partial zero emission vehicle or partial zero emission vehicle delivered for sale or lease in the State by a manufacturer on or after the effective date of P.L.2003, c.266 (C.26:2C-8.15 et al.) and through December 31, 2008.
b. (1) Within 180 days after the effective date of P.L.2003, c.266 (C.26:2C-8.15 et al.), the commissioner shall publish a list in the New Jersey Register of the make and model of those motor vehicles that qualify as advanced technology partial zero emission vehicles or partial zero emission vehicles for the 1999 through 2003 model years.
(2) Annually thereafter, the commissioner shall publish a list in the New Jersey Register of the make and model of those motor vehicles that qualify as advanced technology partial zero emission vehicles or partial zero emission vehicles for that respective model year.
(3) The commissioner may revise any list published pursuant to this subsection as necessary to comply with the California Air Resources Board vehicle standards for the applicable model year.
c. Notwithstanding the provisions of the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) to the contrary, the commissioner shall, immediately upon filing the proper notice with the Office of Administrative Law, adopt such temporary rules and regulations as necessary to establish a zero emission vehicle credit bank pursuant to subsection a. of this section. These rules and regulations may include, but need not be limited to, the documentation to be submitted by a manufacturer to determine eligibility and participation in the credit bank established pursuant to subsection a. of this section, and fees for administrative services provided to implement the zero emission vehicle credit bank to be assessed to those manufacturers seeking to earn and bank credits. The temporary rules and regulations shall be in effect for a period not to exceed 270 days after the date of the filing, except that in no case shall the temporary rules and regulations be in effect one year after the effective date of P.L.2003, c.266 (C.26:2C-8.15 et al.). The temporary rules and regulations shall thereafter be amended, adopted or readopted by the commissioner as the commissioner determines is necessary in accordance with the requirements of the "Administrative Procedure Act."
d. [The provisions of this section shall expire upon the passage of a concurrent resolution by the Legislature directing the department to implement the National Low Emission Vehicle program pursuant to subsection a. of section 6 of P.L.2003, c.266 (C.26:2C-8.20).] (Deleted by amendment, P.L. , c. ) (pending before the Legislature as this bill).1
(cf: P.L.2003, c.266, s.4)
18. Sections 5 through 7 of P.L.2003, c.266 (C.26:2C-8.19 through C. 26:2C-8.21) are repealed.1
1[6.] 9.1 This act shall take effect immediately.
