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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 05-563

NOTICES

Hybrid Electric Vehicle/Alternative Fuel Vehicle Rebate Program Guidance

[35 Pa.B. 1936]

   The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) will offer an opportunity to residents of this Commonwealth to apply for a rebate to assist with the incremental cost for the purchase of a new hybrid, bi-fuel, dual-fuel or dedicated alternative fuel vehicle (AFV). The rebate amount for calendar year 2005 is $500. The rebate will be offered throughout the calendar year as long as funds are available. Rebates will be offered on a first come, first served basis. Rebate applications must be submitted no later than 6 months after the purchase.

   The rebate is a reimbursement to assist with the incremental cost for the purchase of a new hybrid, bi-fuel, dual-fuel or dedicated AFV.

   To qualify for the rebate on the purchase of a new bi-fuel, dual-fuel, dedicated AFV or hybrid vehicle, it must be registered in this Commonwealth at the time of purchase and operated primarily within this Commonwealth.

   To claim a rebate, the purchaser must submit a completed rebate form no later than 6 months after purchasing the vehicle. The submission must also include all of the following:

   (1)  A copy of a valid Pennsylvania vehicle registration. The name appearing on the vehicle registration card must appear on the dealer invoice. A Pennsylvania certificate of title for a vehicle is not acceptable.

   (2)  A copy of dealer invoice. For AFVs only, the alternative-fuel components must be clearly identified.

   (3)  Proof of the vehicle purchase. This can be a copy of the front and back of a canceled check, the finance agreement or a dealer invoice indicating a zero balance due and receipt of payment in full.

Reporting

   Residents of this Commonwealth who receive a rebate under this program are not required to submit reports to the Department.

Rebate Requests and Submittal

   A rebate form may be obtained at www.dep.state.pa.us (DEP Keyword:  Alternative Fuels) or by contacting Cleo Arp, Grant Officer, (717) 772-8912. Failure to submit all documentation will result in the rebate form being returned. This could result in a rebate not being issued. Rebate documentation should be submitted to the Department of Environmental Protection, HEV AFV Rebate, P. O. Box 8772, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8772. Questionsshould be directed to Cleo Arp, (717) 772-8912, carp@state.pa.us.

KATHLEEN A. MCGINTY,   
Secretary

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 05-563. Filed for public inspection March 25, 2005, 9:00 a.m.]


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