vehicles and submit a report to the joint standing committee of the |
Legislature having jurisdiction over natural resources matters no |
later than January 1, 2000. This study must include an examination |
of zero-emission vehicle technology, price, performance and |
consumer acceptability and implementation issues relating to use of |
those vehicles in the State. The study must recommend any |
rulemaking necessary for the board to establish a zero-emission |
vehicle program that is appropriate for the State and a schedule |
that provides the automobile manufacturers with a minimum 2-year |
lead time prior to implementation of such a program. Any rules |
establishing a zero-emission vehicle program are major substantive |
rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II-A. |