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117th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. 1551
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
May 11, 2021
Mr. Blumenthal (for himself, Mrs. Fischer, and Mr. Markey) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
A BILL
To require the Secretary of Transportation to finalize a rule to protect consumers from the risks of carbon monoxide poisoning from keyless ignition motor vehicles, and for other purposes.
Short title
This Act may be cited as the Stop CO Poisoning Exposures Act
or the SCOPE Act
.
Rulemaking to install automatic shutoff systems in motor vehicles
Definitions
In this section:
Key
The term key has the meaning given the term in section 571.114 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations).
Manufacturer
The term manufacturer has the meaning given the term in section 30102(a) of title 49, United States Code.
Motor vehicle
In general
The term motor vehicle has the meaning given the term in section 30102(a) of title 49, United States Code.
Exclusions
The term motor vehicle does not include—
a motorcycle or trailer (as those terms are defined in section 571.3 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations) (or successor regulations);
any motor vehicle that is rated at more than 10,000 pounds gross vehicular weight; or
a battery electric vehicle.
Secretary
The term Secretary means the Secretary of Transportation.
Automatic shutoff systems for motor vehicles
Final rule
In general
Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall issue a final rule amending section 571.114 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (relating to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number 114), to require manufacturers to install in each motor vehicle equipped with a keyless ignition device and an internal combustion engine technology to automatically shut off the motor vehicle after the motor vehicle has idled for the period designated under subparagraph (B).
Period described
In general
The period referred to in subparagraph (A) is the period designated by the Secretary as necessary to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.
Different periods
The Secretary may designate different periods under clause (i) for different types of motor vehicles, depending on the rate at which the motor vehicle emits carbon monoxide, if—
the Secretary determines a different period is necessary for a type of motor vehicle for purposes of section 30111 of title 49, United States Code; and
requiring a different period for a type of motor vehicle is consistent with the prevention of carbon monoxide poisoning.
Deadline
The rule under paragraph (1) shall become effective on the date that is 1 year after the date on which the Secretary issues that rule.