40 U.S.C. § 601 - Purposes

• Cite as: 40 U.S.C. § 601

In order to provide an economical and efficient system for transportation of Federal Government personnel and property consistent with section 101 of this title, the purposes of this subchapter are-

(1) to establish procedures to ensure safe operation of motor vehicles on Government business;

(2) to provide for proper identification of Government motor vehicles;

(3) to establish an effective means to limit the use of Government motor vehicles to official purposes;

(4) to reduce the number of Government-owned vehicles to the minimum necessary to transact public business; and

(5) to provide wherever practicable for centrally operated interagency pools or systems for local transportation of Government personnel and property.

Cite as 40 U.S.C. § 601

Source: Pub. L. 107-217, 116 Stat. 1121.

Notes from the Office of Law Revision Counsel

current through 5/22/2023

STATUTORY NOTES AND RELATED SUBSIDIARIES

STRATEGIC ELECTRIC VEHICLE MANAGEMENT

Pub. L. 117-263, 136 Stat. 3676, provided that:

"SEC. 7231. SHORT TITLE.

"This subtitle may be cited as the 'Strategic EV Management Act of 2022'.

"SEC. 7232. DEFINITIONS.

"In this subtitle:

"(1) ADMINISTRATOR.-The term 'Administrator' means the Administrator of General Services.

"(2) AGENCY.-The term 'agency' has the meaning given the term in section 551 of title 5, United States Code.

"(3) APPROPRIATE CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEES.-The term 'appropriate congressional committees' means-

"(A) the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate;

"(B) the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives;

"(C) the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate;

"(D) the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate;

"(E) the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives;

"(F) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and

"(G) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.

"(4) DIRECTOR.-The term 'Director' means the Director of the Office of Management and Budget.

"SEC. 7233. STRATEGIC GUIDANCE.

"(a) IN GENERAL.-Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act [Dec. 23, 2022], the Administrator, in consultation with the Director, shall coordinate with the heads of agencies to develop a comprehensive, strategic plan for Federal electric vehicle fleet battery management.

"(b) CONTENTS.-The strategic plan required under subsection (a) shall-

"(1) maximize both cost and environmental efficiencies; and

"(2) incorporate-

"(A) guidelines for optimal charging practices that will maximize battery longevity and prevent premature degradation;

"(B) guidelines for reusing and recycling the batteries of retired vehicles;

"(C) guidelines for disposing electric vehicle batteries that cannot be reused or recycled; and

"(D) any other considerations determined appropriate by the Administrator and Director.

"(c) MODIFICATION.-The Administrator, in consultation with the Director, may periodically update the strategic plan required under subsection (a) as the Administrator and Director may determine necessary based on new information relating to electric vehicle batteries that becomes available.

"(d) CONSULTATION.-In developing the strategic plan required under subsection (a) the Administrator, in consultation with the Director, may consult with appropriate entities, including-

"(1) the Secretary of Energy;

"(2) the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency;

"(3) the Chair of the Council on Environmental Quality;