Unless specifically defined in the TCAA or in the rules
of the commission, the terms used in this subchapter have the meanings commonly
ascribed to them in the field of air pollution control. In addition to the
terms which are defined by the TCAA, §§
3.2,
101.1, and
114.1 of this title (relating to
Definitions), the following words and terms, when used in this division shall
have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates
otherwise.
(1) Incremental costs--The
cost difference between the manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) to
purchase or lease a new on-road diesel vehicle certified by the EPA to meet the
federal emission standards required at the date of its manufacture and the MSRP
to purchase or lease a comparable new on-road diesel vehicle certified by the
EPA to meet an emission standard at least as stringent as those specified in
§
114.609 of this title (relating to
On-Road Diesel Vehicle Purchase or Lease Incentive Schedule).
(2) Lease--The use and control of a new
on-road diesel vehicle in accordance with a rental contract for a term of
twelve consecutive months or more.
(3) Lessee--A person who enters into a lease
for a new on-road diesel vehicle.
(4) Motor vehicle--A self-propelled device
designed for transporting persons or property on a public highway that is
required to be registered under Texas Transportation Code, Chapter
502.
(5) New on-road diesel
vehicle--An on-road diesel that has never been the subject of a first sale as
defined under Title 43, Texas Administrative Code, §
17.2(relating to Definitions),
either within this state or elsewhere.
(6) On-road diesel--An on-road diesel-powered
motor vehicle that has a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds or
more.
