(a) As used in this section, (1) “zero-emission school bus” has the same meaning as provided in 42 USC 16091(a)(8), as amended from time to time, (2) “alternative fuel school bus” means a school bus that reduces emissions and is operated entirely or in part using liquefied natural gas, compressed natural gas, hydrogen, propane or biofuels, and (3) “environmental justice community” has the same meaning as provided in subsection (a) of section 22a-20a.
(b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, (1) on and after January 1, 2035, one hundred per cent of the school buses that provide transportation for all school districts in the state shall be zero-emission school buses or alternative fuel school buses, and (2) on and after January 1, 2040, one hundred per cent of the school buses that provide transportation for all school districts in the state shall be zero-emission school buses.
(c) On and after January 1, 2030, one hundred per cent of the school buses that provide transportation for school districts entirely within an environmental justice community as of July 1, 2022, or in an area that encompasses at least one environmental justice community as of July 1, 2022, shall be zero-emission school buses.
(d) The Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection shall establish and administer a grant program for the purpose of providing matching funds necessary for municipalities, school districts and school bus operators to submit federal grant applications in order to maximize federal funding for the purchase or lease of zero-emission school buses and electric vehicle charging or fueling infrastructure. Applications for such grants shall be filed with the commissioner at such time and in such manner as the commissioner prescribes. The commissioner shall give preference to applications concerning the purchase or lease of a zero-emission school bus that will be operated primarily in an environmental justice community. The commissioner shall determine the amount a municipality, school district or school bus operator shall be required to provide to match such grant.
(e) The Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection shall, within available funds and appropriations, provide administrative and technical assistance to municipalities, school districts and school bus operators that are transitioning to the use of zero-emission school buses, applying for federal grants for such buses and installing electric vehicle charging and fueling infrastructure.
(P.A. 22-25, S. 13.)
History: P.A. 22-25 effective July 1, 2022.
Structure Connecticut General Statutes
Title 22a - Environmental Protection
Chapter 446c - Air Pollution Control
Section 22a-170. (Formerly Sec. 19-505). - Definitions.
Section 22a-172. (Formerly Sec. 19-507a). - Consultation by commissioner with other state officials.
Section 22a-174a. - Annual fee. Schedule. Regulations.
Section 22a-174b. - Internal performance evaluation program.
Section 22a-174c. - Modification, revocation and suspension of permits. Grounds.
Section 22a-174d. - Planting of trees or turf grass as condition of permit. Regulations.
Section 22a-174f. - Market-based programs to achieve air quality standards. Regulations.
Section 22a-174g. - California motor vehicle emissions standards.
Section 22a-174h. - High-emissions motor vehicles scrappage program.
Section 22a-174i. - Mobile emissions reduction credit programs for vehicle conversions.
Section 22a-174k. - Outdoor wood-burning furnaces.
Section 22a-176. (Formerly Sec. 19-510). - Consideration in making regulations and issuing orders.
Section 22a-177. (Formerly Sec. 19-513a). - Enforcement of regulations. Complaints.
Section 22a-179. (Formerly Sec. 19-515). - Application of Uniform Trade Secrets Act.
Section 22a-181. (Formerly Sec. 19-517). - Emergency action.
Section 22a-182. (Formerly Sec. 19-518). - Appeals. Exceptions.
Section 22a-182a. - Appeals from decisions in contested cases.
Section 22a-183. (Formerly Sec. 19-519). - Permit for exemption from regulations.
Section 22a-185. (Formerly Sec. 19-520a). - Municipal districts for control of air pollution.
Section 22a-186. - Permit for the construction and operation of an air contaminant source.
Section 22a-186a. - Considerations in issuance of permit.
Section 22a-186b. - Written notification of application for permit.
Section 22a-188. - Small business stationary source assistance program: Definitions.
Section 22a-188a. - Small business stationary source technical and environmental compliance program.
Section 22a-190. - Definitions.
Section 22a-191. - Air quality standard for dioxin and furan emissions.
Section 22a-191a. - Mercury emissions testing program. Sewage sludge incinerator stack testing.
Section 22a-192. - Evaluation of health risks.
Section 22a-193. - Reporting required for exceeding or deviating from permitted emissions limits.
Section 22a-194. - Definition of controlled substance.
Section 22a-194b. - Standards for emissions of controlled substances from various sources.
Section 22a-194c. - Exemption from compliance.
Section 22a-194d. - Restriction on sale of containers of controlled substances.
Section 22a-194f. - Plan to reduce controlled substances from stationary air contaminant sources.
Section 22a-196. - Location of asphalt batching or continuous mix facility.
Section 22a-197. - Sulfur dioxide emission standards: Definitions.
Section 22a-200. - Greenhouse gas: Definitions.
Section 22a-200a. - Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions: Mandated levels. Reports.
Section 22a-200e. - Subcommittee of Governor's Steering Committee on Climate Change. Report.
Section 22a-201c. - Greenhouse gas reduction fee.
Section 22a-202. - Connecticut Hydrogen and Electric Automobile Purchase Rebate program.