This bill requires the Secretary of Transportation to establish a working group within 90 days to develop guidance and best practices for responding to electric vehicle fires on public roads and at charging stations. The working group will include at least 22 members representing emergency responders, the towing industry, automotive manufacturers, research organizations, and federal agencies like the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the United States Fire Administration. The group will continuously review EV fire risks and response procedures, issue updated guidance periodically, and maintain a database of roadside incidents involving EV fires through coordination with the United States Fire Administration. Members will serve without compensation, and the Secretary will provide administrative support using existing funds rather than new appropriations. The working group will operate for 10 years from its establishment and submit annual reports to Congress summarizing best practices and emerging issues related to EV fire response.
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