The Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 and The Energy Policy Act of 1992 Federal law contains mandates and incentives for the use of alternatively fueled vehicles (AFVs) in both public and private fleets. In passing the Clean Air Act Amendments (CAAA) and the Energy Policy Act (EPACT), Congress recognized fleets as being uniquely suited for introducing new fuel and vehicle technologies. Fleet vehicles typically accumulate higher mileage than private vehicles and are replaced sooner. By using AFVs, fleets can shorten the amount of time it takes to improve air quality and increase the use of domestically produced fuel. To encourage the purchase of AFVs and conversions to AFVs, EPACT provides tax deductions to defray start-up costs. THE CLEAN AIR ACT AMENDMENTS (CAAA) OF 1990 The CAAA of 1990 originally required fleets in 22 urban regions to begin operating clean fuel vehicles by the end of the 1990's. Beginning in 1998, 30% of new vehicle purchases by many fleets were to be clean fuel vehicles. This increased to 50% by 1999 and 70% by 2001. These clean fuel vehicle mandates, however, were changed to a voluntary air pollution reduction program in 1995. The CAAA seek to improve the nation's air quality. They allow the use of alternative fuels, as well as reformulated gasoline and diesel fuel. For more information about the Clean Air Act, visit: www.eere.energy.gov www.epa.gov/oar/oaq_caa.html THE ENERGY POLICY ACT (EPACT) OF 1992 EPACT establishes requirements for purchases of AFVs in public and private fleets. EPACT also provides economic incentives for fuel suppliers, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and fleet owners. The primary purpose of EPACT is to increase U.S. energy security through increased use of alternative fuels, including biological material, coal-derived liquids, electricity, ethanol, hydrogen, methanol, natural gas, and propane. For more information about EPACT, visit: www.eere.energy.gov/vehiclesandfuels/epact