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PUBLIC LAW 109–58—AUG. 8, 2005 (i) complete the study under subparagraph (A); and

(ii) prepare and make publicly available one or more reports of the results of the study. (c) VEHICLE WEIGHT EXEMPTION.—Section 127(a) of title 23, United States Code, is amended— (1) by designating the first through eleventh sentences as paragraphs (1) through (11), respectively; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ‘‘(12) HEAVY DUTY VEHICLES.— ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Subject to subparagraphs (B) and (C), in order to promote reduction of fuel use and emissions because of engine idling, the maximum gross vehicle weight limit and the axle weight limit for any heavy-duty vehicle equipped with an idle reduction technology shall be increased by a quantity necessary to compensate for the additional weight of the idle reduction system. ‘‘(B) MAXIMUM WEIGHT INCREASE.—The weight increase under subparagraph (A) shall be not greater than 400 pounds. ‘‘(C) PROOF.—On request by a regulatory agency or law enforcement agency, the vehicle operator shall provide proof (through demonstration or certification) that— ‘‘(i) the idle reduction technology is fully functional at all times; and ‘‘(ii) the 400-pound gross weight increase is not used for any purpose other than the use of idle reduction technology described in subparagraph (A).’’. (d) REPORT.—Not later than 60 days after the date on which funds are initially awarded under this section, and on an annual basis thereafter, the Administrator shall submit to Congress a report containing— (1) an identification of the grant recipients, a description of the projects to be funded and the amount of funding provided; and (2) an identification of all other applicants that submitted applications under the program. 42 USC 16105. Deadline.

VerDate 14-DEC-2004

SEC. 757. BIODIESEL ENGINE TESTING PROGRAM.

(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later that 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall initiate a partnership with diesel engine, diesel fuel injection system, and diesel vehicle manufacturers and diesel and biodiesel fuel providers, to include biodiesel testing in advanced diesel engine and fuel system technology. (b) SCOPE.—The program shall provide for testing to determine the impact of biodiesel from different sources on current and future emission control technologies, with emphasis on— (1) the impact of biodiesel on emissions warranty, in-use liability, and antitampering provisions; (2) the impact of long-term use of biodiesel on engine operations; (3) the options for optimizing these technologies for both emissions and performance when switching between biodiesel and diesel fuel; and (4) the impact of using biodiesel in these fueling systems and engines when used as a blend with 2006 Environmental

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