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.
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