Sec. 141. Charging stations at commissary stores and military exchanges
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Subchapter I of chapter 147 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: The Secretary of Defense may furnish electric vehicle charging stations at a commissary store or military exchange for commercial use by individuals authorized to access such facilities. If the Secretary of Defense furnishes electric vehicle charging stations pursuant to subsection (a)— the Secretary shall establish rates and procedures that the Secretary determines appropriate for the purchase of electric power from the charging stations; and such charging stations may be installed and operated by a contractor on a for-profit basis.
Any vehicle charging station provided under this section shall use a charging connector type (or other means to transmit electricity to the vehicle) that— meets applicable industry accepted standards for interoperability and safety; and is compatible with— electric vehicles commonly available for purchase by a member of the general public; and covered nontactical vehicles. In this section, the term covered nontactical vehicle means any vehicle— that is not a tactical vehicle designed for use in combat; and that is purchased or leased by the Department of Defense, or by another department or agency of the Federal Government for the use of the Department of Defense, pursuant to a contract entered into, renewed, modified, or amended on or after October 1, 2022. .
The table of sections at the beginning of such subchapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item: 2486. Electric vehicle charging stations at commissary stores and military exchanges. .