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and hydrogen energy systems to meet any applicable energy savings goal described in subsection (c). (B) LEARNING DEMONSTRATION VEHICLES.—The Secretary may lease or purchase appropriate vehicles developed under subsections (a)(10) and (b)(1)(A) of section 808 to meet the requirement in subparagraph (A). (2) COSTS OF LEASES AND PURCHASES.— (A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary, in cooperation with the Task Force and the Technical Advisory Committee, shall pay to Federal agencies (or share the cost under interagency agreements) the difference in cost between— (i) the cost to the agencies of leasing or purchasing fuel cell vehicles and hydrogen energy systems under paragraph (1); and (ii) the cost to the agencies of a feasible alternative to leasing or purchasing fuel cell vehicles and hydrogen energy systems, as determined by the Secretary. (B) COMPETITIVE COSTS AND MANAGEMENT STRUCTURES.—In carrying out subparagraph (A), the Secretary, in consultation with the agency, may use the General Services Administration or any commercial vendor to ensure— (i) a cost-effective purchase of a fuel cell vehicle or hydrogen energy system; or (ii) a cost-effective management structure of the lease of a fuel cell vehicle or hydrogen energy system. (3) EXCEPTION.— (A) IN GENERAL.—If the Secretary determines that the head of an agency described in paragraph (1) cannot find an appropriately efficient and reliable fuel cell vehicle or hydrogen energy system in accordance with paragraph (1), that agency shall be excepted from compliance with paragraph (1). (B) CONSIDERATION.—In making a determination under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall consider— (i) the needs of the agency; and (ii) an evaluation performed by— (I) the Task Force; or (II) the Technical Advisory Committee. (c) ENERGY SAVINGS GOALS.— (1) IN GENERAL.— (A) REGULATIONS.—Not later than December 31, 2006, the Secretary shall— (i) in cooperation with the Task Force, promulgate regulations for the period of 2008 through 2010 that extend and augment energy savings goals for each Federal agency, in accordance with any Executive order issued after March 2000; and (ii) promulgate regulations to expand the minimum Federal fleet requirement and credit allowances for fuel cell vehicle systems under section 303 of the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. 13212). (B) REVIEW, EVALUATION, AND NEW REGULATIONS.—Not later than December 31, 2010, the Secretary shall— (i) review the regulations promulgated under subparagraph (A); (ii) evaluate any progress made toward achieving energy savings by Federal agencies; and
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