A bill to amend the provisions of law enacted by part A of title III of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to provide an alternative means for small manufacturers to meet the fuel economy standards established under such provisions.

Amends the Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Savings Act to permit the inclusion of a manufacturer's imported automobiles for model years 1980 through 1986 for purposes of determining such manufacturer's compliance with the average fuel economy standards required under this Act where the average fuel economy standard is dependent upon reasonably selected technology which is not within the ability of such manufacturer to develop.