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This bill, known as the ESSENTIAL Act, directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Secretary of Transportation to repeal or rescind any existing regulations, initiatives, policies, or actions that encourage or require manufacturers to install engine idle start-stop technology in vehicles within one year of the bill's enactment. Engine idle start-stop technology is defined as a system that automatically turns off a vehicle's engine when the vehicle is stationary and restarts it when the driver presses the accelerator or releases the brake. The bill requires the EPA and Department of Transportation to submit two reports to Congress detailing their progress in repealing these regulations: an initial report within 180 days and a final report within one year. However, the agencies are prohibited from repealing any regulations that would increase the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. The bill aims to stop government efforts to mandate or promote this technology, which is typically implemented to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions, potentially indicating concerns about the technology's impact on vehicle performance or driver experience.

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