DOT 01-09
Contact: Sarah Echols, Telephone: (202) 366-4570
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
STATEMENT FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
The Bush Administration will not finalize its rulemaking on Corporate Fuel
Economy Standards. The recent financial difficulties of the automobile industry
will require the next administration to conduct a thorough review of matters
affecting the industry, including how to effectively implement the Energy
Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA). The National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration has done significant work that will position the next
Transportation Secretary to finalize a rule before the April 1, 2009 deadline.
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