Environmental Stewardship

This request of $2.035 million will improve fuel economy in the light vehicle fleet, thereby reducing American dependence on foreign oil, conserving a nonrenewable natural resource.

Environmental Stewardship Summary
(Dollars in Thousands)

PERFORMANCE
BASED PROGRAMS

FY 2005
Enacted

FY 2006
Enacted

FY 2007
Request

+/– 06/07

Safety Performance —
Fuel Economy

1,262

1,289

1,302

+13

Salaries and Operating Expenses

1,495

1,562

733

-829

Total

2,757

2,851

2,035

-816


FY 2007 HIGHLIGHTS
CORPORATE AVERAGE FUEL ECONOMY PROGRAM (CAFE)

  • Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE): $1,302,000

    Evaluates potential definitional and structural changes in the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) regulation; estimates a model to predict manufacturer fleet mix changes in response to changes in the CAFE regulation; determines the intrinsic value of vehicle characteristics to consumers; performs technology assessments to determine the potential fuel savings, environmental impacts, and manufacturer's ability to incorporate new technology into the light duty fleet; and continues to refine and update the CAFE database to perform analyses and to quickly respond to inquiries for data and analysis.

  • Salaries and Operating Expenses: $733,000

    Funds the FTEs and associated direct and indirect operational costs of NHTSA to support these program areas.
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