Establishment of heavy-duty vehicle greenhouse gas emissions standards

(a) Definitions In this section: (1) Administrator The term Administrator means the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. (2) Greenhouse gas emissions The term greenhouse gas emissions means emissions of carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and other gases that contribute to climate change. (b) New standards (1) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator, in consultation with the Secretary of Transportation, shall publish in the Federal Register new greenhouse gas emissions standards for heavy-duty trucks beginning no earlier than model year 2027. (2) Interim standards During the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending on the date on which the new greenhouse gas emissions standards established under paragraph (1) is finalized, the greenhouse gas emissions standards for heavy-duty trucks shall be the standards for model year 2024 as described in the final rule of the Administrator and the Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration entitled Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Fuel Efficiency Standards for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Engines and Vehicles—Phase 2 (81 Fed. Reg. 73478 (October 25, 2016)). (c) Requirements The greenhouse gas emissions standards established under subsection (b)(1) shall— (1) reflect achievable technological advancements based on market readiness and affordability; and (2) be based on evidence from industry capacity, historical market adoption data, technological advancements, and independent expert assessments to determine feasibility and economic impact, including on motor vehicle manufacturing job quality and stability. (d) Consultation In establishing the greenhouse gas emissions standards under subsection (b)(1), the Administrator shall, after providing adequate notice, consult with manufacturers, automotive dealers, end users, energy producers, consumer groups, and other relevant stakeholders.