ExecutiveOrdersEO
EO 13149Executive OrderClinton · D Quiet signal

Executive Order 13149

Greening the Government Through Federal Fleet and Transportation Efficiency

This executive order requires federal agencies operating 20 or more vehicles to reduce fleet petroleum consumption by 20% by FY 2005 compared to FY 1999 levels, increase acquisition of alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs), and improve fuel economy. It assigns implementation responsibilities to OMB, DOE, EPA, and GSA, with specific reporting and strategy deadlines.

Federal Register Open PDF 65 FR 24607

Impact dates

  1. 20% petroleum consumption reduction and 3 mpg fuel economy increase deadlines

  2. 1 mpg increase in average EPA fuel economy rating of acquired passenger cars and light trucks

  3. Prohibition on purchasing virgin petroleum motor vehicle lubricating oils when re-refined oils reasonably available

  4. Agency strategies submitted to DOE for evaluation

  5. GSA Administrator provides AFV acquisition plan summaries to manufacturers, develops fleet selection methods, and collaborates with customer agencies

  6. DOE issues guidance to agencies on strategy preparation and data reporting

  7. Agency heads designate senior official for AFV and fleet fuel efficiency programs

Key directives

  • Reduce entire vehicle fleet annual petroleum consumption by at least 20% by end of FY 2005 compared to FY 1999
  • Increase average EPA fuel economy rating of passenger cars and light trucks acquired by at least 1 mpg by end of FY 2002 and 3 mpg by end of FY 2005 compared to FY 1999
  • Use alternative fuels to meet majority of fuel requirements of AFV-acquired vehicles by end of FY 2005
  • DOE to issue guidance within 90 days of order issuance
  • GSA Administrator to provide AFV acquisition plan summaries and develop methods within 120 days
  • Agency heads to designate senior official within 90 days
  • Agency strategies due to DOE within 180 days
  • No purchase of virgin petroleum motor vehicle lubricating oils 6 months after order date when re-refined oils reasonably available
  • Revocation of Executive Order 13031

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • DOE guidance to agencies due within 90 days
  • Senior agency officials must be designated within 90 days
  • GSA must provide AFV acquisition plan summaries and develop fleet selection methods within 120 days

Near term (90d)

  • Agency strategies due to DOE within 180 days
  • Re-refined motor vehicle lubricating oil procurement requirement takes effect 6 months after signing

Long term

  • Average EPA fuel economy rating increase of 1 mpg by end of FY 2002
  • 20% petroleum consumption reduction by end of FY 2005
  • 3 mpg fuel economy increase and majority alternative fuel use by end of FY 2005

Risks & tensions

  • Alternative fuel infrastructure availability may limit AFV utilization despite acquisition mandates
  • OMB retains authority to modify compliance requirements if agencies show 'substantial good faith efforts,' creating flexibility that could dilute goals
  • Cost-minimization mandate in Sec. 202 may conflict with aggressive technology adoption targets
  • Exemption process for law enforcement and emergency vehicles (determined by OMB/DOE) lacks clear criteria in text
  • Bio-diesel credit system (450 gallons = 1 credit) may incentivize fuel use over vehicle efficiency
Executive Order 13149: Greening the Government Through Federal Fleet and Transportation Efficiency · Executive Orders