[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 173 (Thursday, September 7, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Pages 46583-46584]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-22218]
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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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