# Fuel Economy Standards-Credits and Fines-Rights and Responsibilities of Manufacturers in the Context of Changes in Corporate Relationships
> **US Department of Transportation** · Final rule. · Published 2004-12-28 · Effective 2005-01-27 · 69 FR 77663
## Document
- **Document number:** 04-28237
- **Category:** other
- **Sub-agency:** US Department of Transportation
- **Federal Register citation:** 69 FR 77663
- **CFR reference:** 49 CFR 534
- **Publication date:** 2004-12-28
- **Effective date:** 2005-01-27
- **DOT docket:** Docket No. NHTSA 2004-19940
## Abstract

This document establishes a new regulation governing the use of rights (credits) and liabilities (fines) under the Corporate Average Fuel Economy program in the face of changes in corporate relationships. This final rule fulfills a statutory responsibility to issue a regulation addressing these issues.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/12/28/04-28237/fuel-economy-standards-credits-and-fines-rights-and-responsibilities-of-manufacturers-in-the-context)
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