123STA T . 1 9 13 PUBLIC LA W 111 – 32 —J U NE 2 4, 2 0 09 torequi re f ro many entity t h ere c or ds and ins p ections necessary to enforce this pro g ram .I n determining the amount of the ci v i l penalty , the severity of the violation and the intent and history of the person committing the violation shall b eta k en into account. ( f ) I NFORMATI ON TO C ON SU M E RS AN DD EA L ERS. —N ot later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this A ct, and promptly upon the update of any relevant information, the S ecretary, in consultation w ith the Administrator of the E nvironmental P rotec - tion Agency, shall make available on an Internet website and through other means determined by the Secretary information about the Program, including— ( 1 ) how to determine if a vehicle is an eligible trade- in vehicle
( 2 ) how to participate in the Program, including how to determine participating dealers; and (3) a comprehensive list, by make and model, of new fuel efficient automobiles meeting the requirements of the Program. O nce such information is available, the Secretary shall conduct a public awareness campaign to inform consumers about the Pro- gram and where to obtain additional information. (g) R E C ORD K EE P IN G AND REPORT.— (1) DATA B ASE.— T he Secretary shall maintain a database of the vehicle identification numbers of all new fuel efficient vehicles purchased or leased and all eligible trade-in vehicles disposed of under the Program. (2) REPORT ON EFFICAC Y OFT H E PROGRAM.—Not later than 6 0 days after the termination date described in subsection (c)(1)(A), the Secretary shall submit a report to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the H ouse of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate describing the efficacy of the Program, including— (A) a description of Program results, including— (i) the total number and amount of vouchers issued for purchase or lease of new fuel efficient automobiles by manufacturer (including aggregate information con- cerning the make, model, model year) and category of automobile; (ii) aggregate information regarding the make, model, model year, and manufacturing location of vehicles traded in under the Program; and (iii) the location of sale or lease; ( B ) an estimate of the overall increase in fuel efficiency in terms of miles per gallon, total annual oil savings, and total annual greenhouse gas reductions, as a result of the Program; and (C) an estimate of the overall economic and employ- ment effects of the Program. (h) E X CLUSION OF V OUCHERS F ROM INCOME.— (1) FOR PURPOSES OF ALL FEDERAL AND STATE PROGRAMS.— A voucher issued under this program or any payment made for such a voucher pursuant to subsection (a)(3) shall not be regarded as income and shall not be regarded as a resource for the month of receipt of the voucher and the following 12 months, for purposes of determining the eligibility of the recipient of the voucher (or the recipient ’ s spouse or other family or household members) for benefits or assistance, or Public i nformat ion .De a d line. C on s ultation. W eb site.
