# Light Truck Average Fuel Economy Standard, Model Year 1999
> **US Department of Transportation** · Final rule. · Published 1997-04-03 · Effective 1997-05-05 · 62 FR 15859
## Document
- **Document number:** 97-8519
- **Category:** other
- **Sub-agency:** US Department of Transportation
- **Federal Register citation:** 62 FR 15859
- **CFR reference:** 49 CFR 533
- **Publication date:** 1997-04-03
- **Effective date:** 1997-05-05
- **DOT docket:** Docket No. 97-15
## Abstract

This final rule establishes the average fuel economy standard for light trucks manufactured in model year (MY) 1999. The issuance of the standard is required by statute. Pursuant to section 323 of the fiscal year (FY) 1997 DOT Appropriations Act, the light truck standard for MY 1999 is 20.7 mpg.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/04/03/97-8519/light-truck-average-fuel-economy-standard-model-year-1999)
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