Compliance Reporting Schedule
Each covered state and alternative fuel provider fleet must file an annual compliance report with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to meet Energy Policy Act (EPAct) requirements. Review this compliance schedule for important reporting deadlines.
Timeline for Model Year 2024
Use this timeline to determine the Standard Compliance and Alternative Compliance reporting deadlines for model year 2024.
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Model Year 2024
9/1/2023 – 8/31/2024
Annual Reporting
access and prepare report beginning 9/1/2023
Annual Report Submission
9/1/2024 – 12/31/2024
Note: A fleet may access and begin preparing its annual report at any point throughout the reporting period but may not submit its annual report until after the end of the model year. A fleet's annual report must be submitted no later than 12/31 following the end of the model year.
Standard Compliance
Exemption Filing
9/1/2024 – 1/31/2025
Note: A fleet must submit and have its annual report approved by DOE before it may file an exemption request, if necessary.
Alternative Compliance
Intent to Apply for a Waiver for 2025
open 3/1/2024
due 3/31/2024
Learn about submitting an intent to apply for a waiver.
Waiver Application for 2025
due 7/31/2024
Learn about submitting a waiver application.
Reporting Deadline for Model Year 2024
Fleets may submit their annual reports during the relevant model year but no later than December 31 following that model year. For example, a report for model year 2024, which began on Sept. 1, 2023, is due by Dec. 31, 2024.
Dec. 31, 2024
Records Retention
Fleets must retain vehicle-acquisition records and compliance reports for 3 years after the reporting deadline or the date when the report was filed (whichever is later). For example, materials related to a report filed on Nov. 1, 2024, for the 2024 model year (due Dec. 31, 2024) must be retained by the fleet until Dec. 31, 2027.
3 years