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.