Alternative-Fuel Automotive Technician Training; Voluntary Certification Program

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

Alternative-Fuel Automotive Technician Training; Voluntary

Certification Program

AGENCY: Department of Energy.

ACTION: Notice of TeleVideo Conference.

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SUMMARY: The purpose of this notice is to facilitate participation by

interested members of the public in a TeleVideo conference, co-

presented by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), which will focus on

the voluntary national certification program for private-sector

alternative fuel vehicle training programs for automotive technicians.

DATES: The TeleVideo conference is scheduled for satellite broadcast on

September 14, 1995 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Eastern Time).

ADDRESSES: The public can participate in the TeleVideo conference and

obtain information on how to arrange a video conference receive site by

calling Steve Husty, West Virginia University Network Coordinator at

(304) 293-2867 ext. 424. On the day of the conference, questions may be

called in to 1-800-265-6104 or FAXed to (304) 293-7541. Registration is

free.

Satellite Information: Telestar 302, Transponder: 10V, Channel: 19

(Downlink frequency: 4080 MHz), Trouble number: 1-800-809-5465,

Information: Jack Johns, (304) 293-4221.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Instructions on how to apply for

certification of alternative fuel technician training programs may be

obtained from the National Automotive Technician Education Foundation

(NATEF) by calling (703) 713-0100, after September 14, 1995. For

general

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information on alternative fuels, contact the DOE National Alternative

Fuels Hotline, 1-800-423-1DOE.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: There is a national shortage of qualified

technicians to service alternative fuel vehicles. This has spurred the

need for high-quality technical training programs with uniform national

standards. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs for

automotive technicians will increase 37% from 1990 to 2005. In order to

alleviate the shortage, and pursuant to section 411 of the Energy

Policy Act of 1992 (Pub. L. 102-486), DOE entered into a cost shared

cooperative agreement with the National Automotive Technician Education

Foundation to develop training program standards and implement a

certification process for a voluntary national program. This program is

referred to as the Certification of Higher-learning in Alternative

Fuels Program (CHAMP). An explanation of the certification process,

including how to obtain a certification, will take place during a

TeleVideo conference, ``Alternative Fuel Vehicle Training: A Look At

What's Coming Down The Road'', scheduled for satellite broadcast

Thursday, September 14, 1995, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Eastern

Time). It is presented by West Virginia University (WVU), the National

Automotive Technician Education Foundation (NATEF), and DOE.

The broadcast will be interactive featuring a panel of leading

alternative fuels industry and training experts. On the day of the

conference, the toll-free number for questions by all participants

nationwide for on-the-air responses by the panelists will be 1-800-265-

6104.

Issued in Washington, DC, on September 6, 1995.

Brian Castelli,

Acting Assistant Secretary For Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.

[FR Doc. 95-22218 Filed 9-6-95; 8:45 am]

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