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 PUBLIC LAW 109–59—AUG. 10, 2005

119 STAT. 1887

requirements established by the Administrator for emissions of oxides of nitrogen and particulate matter from school buses manufactured in that model year. (6) ULTRA-LOW SULFUR DIESEL FUEL.— (A) IN GENERAL.—In the case of a grant recipient receiving a grant for the acquisition of ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel school buses with engines manufactured in model year 2005 or 2006, the grant recipient shall provide, to the satisfaction of the Administrator— (i) documentation that diesel fuel containing sulfur at not more than 15 parts per million is available for carrying out the purposes of the grant; and (ii) a commitment by the applicant to use that fuel in carrying out the purposes of the grant. (7) DEPLOYMENT AND DISTRIBUTION.—The Administrator, to the maximum extent practicable, shall— (A) achieve nationwide deployment of clean school buses through the program under this section; and (B) ensure a broad geographic distribution of grant awards, with no State receiving more than 10 percent of the grant funding made available under this section during a fiscal year. (8) ANNUAL REPORT.— (A) IN GENERAL.—Not later than January 31 of each year, the Administrator shall submit to Congress a report that— (i) evaluates the implementation of this section; and (ii) describes— (I) the total number of grant applications received; (II) the number and types of alternative fuel school buses, ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel school buses, and retrofitted buses requested in grant applications; (III) grants awarded and the criteria used to select the grant recipients; (IV) certified engine emission levels of all buses purchased or retrofitted under this section; (V) an evaluation of the in-use emission level of buses purchased or retrofitted under this section; and (VI) any other information the Administrator considers appropriate. (c) EDUCATION.— (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall develop an education outreach program to promote and explain the grant program. (2) COORDINATION WITH STAKEHOLDERS.—The outreach program shall be designed and conducted in conjunction with national school bus transportation associations and other stakeholders. (3) COMPONENTS.—The outreach program shall— (A) inform potential grant recipients on the process of applying for grants;

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