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PUBLIC LAW 94-163—DEC. 22, 1975 fuel within the meaning of the term 'fuel' if he determines that such inclusion is consistent with the need of the Nation to conserve energy. "(6) The term 'fuel economy' means the average number of miles traveled by an automobile per gallon of gasoline (or equivalent amount of other fuel) consumed, as determined by the E P A Administator in accordance with procedures established under section 503(d). "(7) The term 'average fuel economy standard' means a performance standard which specifies a minimum level of average fuel economy which is applicable to a manufacturer in a model year. " (8) The term 'manufacturer' means any person engaged in the business of manufacturing automobiles. The Secretary shall prescribe rules for determining, in cases where more than one person is the manufacturer of an automobile, which person is to be treated as the manufacturer of such automobile for purposes of this part. "(9) The term 'manufacturer' (except for purposes of section 502(c)) means to produce or assemble in the customs territory of the United States, or to import. "(10) The term 'import' means to import into the customs territory of the United States. "(11) The term 'model type' means a particular class of automobile as determined, by rule, by the E P A Administrator, after consultation and coordination with the Secretary. "(12) The term 'model year', with reference to any specific calendar year, means a manufacturer's annual production period (as determined by the E P A Administrator) which includes January 1 of such calendar year. If a manufacturer has no annual production period, the term 'model year' means the calendar year. "(13) The term 'Secretary' means the Secretary of Transportation. " (14) The term 'EPA Administrator' means the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. "AVERAGE FUEL ECONOMY STANDARDS APPLICABLE TO EACH MANUFACTURER

15 USC 2002.

"SEC. 502. (a)(1) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (4) or in subsection (c) or (d), the average fuel economy for passenger automobiles manufactured by any manufacturer in any model year after model year 1977 shall not be less than the number of miles per gallon established for such model year under the following table: Average fuel economy standard (in "Modelyear: miles per gallon) 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 and thereafter

Transmittal to Congress, publication in Federal Register.

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" (2) Not later than January 15 of each year, beginning in 1977, the Secretary shall transmit to each House of Congress, and publish in the

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