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Control of Air Pollution; Determination of Significance for Nonroad Sources and Emission Standards for New Nonroad CompressionIgnition Engines At or Above 37 Kilowatts

 [Federal Register: June 17, 1994]


ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Parts 9 and 89 [FRL-4893-8] RIN 2060-AD54 Control of Air Pollution; Determination of Significance for Nonroad Sources and Emission Standards for New Nonroad CompressionIgnition Engines At or Above 37 Kilowatts AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency. ACTION: Final rule.
SUMMARY: Section 213 of the Clean Air Act (CAA) as amended requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to make a determination of the significance of the contribution of nonroad sources to nonattainment of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for ozone and carbon monoxide (CO) in more than one nonattainment area. If the Agency makes a positive determination of significance, it must then promulgate regulations that will result in reductions in emissions from nonroad sources. In today's action, EPA is finalizing the determination of significance of emissions from nonroad engines. EPA is also promulgating standards for carbon monoxide (CO), hydrocarbon (HC), particulate matter (PM), oxides of nitrogen (NO<INF>X) and smoke emissions from large nonroad compression-ignition (CI) engines at or above 37 kilowatts (kW) in power, with exclusions for certain types of engines. The NO<INF>X standard is expected to reduce average per unit NO<INF>X emissions from affected engines by 27 percent before the year 2010, with a 37 percent reduction by the year 2025. EFFECTIVE DATE: This regulation is effective July 18, 1994. The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the regulations is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of July 18, 1994. The information collection requirements contained in 40 CFR 89.114-96 through 89.120-96, 89.122-96 through 89.127-96, 89.129- 96, 89.203-96 through 89.207-96, 89.209-96 through 89.211-96, 89.304-96 through 89.331-96, and 89.404-96 through 89.424-96 have not been approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and are not effective until OMB has approved them. A technical amendment will be published in the Federal Register when OMB has approved the information collection requirements. ADDRESSES: Materials relevant to this final rule are contained in Docket No. A-91-24 and A-91-18, located at the Air Docket, 401 M Street SW., Washington, DC 20460, and may be reviewed in room M-1500 from 8 a.m. until noon and from 1:30 p.m until 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. As provided in 40 CFR part 2, a reasonable fee may be charged by EPA for photocopying docket materials. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Linda Hormes, Office of Mobile Sources, Certification Division, (313) 668-4502. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Electronic Availability The preamble, regulatory language and regulatory support document are available electronically on the Technology Transfer Network (TTN). TTN is an electronic bulletin board system (BBS) operated by EPA's Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards. Users are able to access and download TTN files on their first call. After logging onto TTN BBS, to navigate through the BBS to the files of interest, the user must enter the appropriate command at each of a series of menus. The steps required to access information on this rulemaking are listed below. The service is free of charge, except for the cost of the phone call. TTN BBS: 919-541-5742 (1200-14400 bps, no parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit)
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  1. Technology Transfer Network Top Menu <T> GATEWAY TO TTN TECHNICAL AREAS (Bulletin Boards) Command: T
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  6. Non-Road Engines
At this stage, the system will list all available nonroad engine files. To download a file, select a transfer protocol which will match the terminal software on your own computer, then set your own software to receive the file using that same protocol. If unfamiliar with handling compressed (i.e. ZIP'ed) files, go to the TTN top menu, System Utilities (Command: 1) for information and the necessary program to download in order to unZIP the files of interest after downloading to your computer. After getting the files you want onto your computer, you can quit the TTN BBS with the <G>oodbye command. I. Table of Contents II. Legal Authority and Background III. Determination of Significance IV. Definition of Nonroad Engine V. Requirements of the Final Rule A. Applicability B. Standards C. Implementation Dates D. Certification and Test Procedures E. Enforcement VI. Public Participation and Discussion of Comments A. Conversion of Standards and Measure to Metric Units B. Emission Standards C. Lower Emission Standards D. Exemptions E. Particulate Test Procedure F. Smoke Test Procedures G. Use of the On-highway Federal Test Procedure H. Alternate Procedures for Constant Speed Engines I. Certification Test Fuel J. Certification Test Engine K. Miscellaneous Certification Issues L. Implementation Dates M. In-use Enforcement N. Useful Life O. Locomotive Engines P. Vehicle and Equipment Manufacturer Requirements Q. Alternative Fuels R. Selective Enforcement Auditing S. Averaging, Banking, and Trading T. Nonroad Equipment Definition U. Definition of New V. Definition of Locomotive VII. Cost Analysis VIII. Environmental Benefits IX. Cost Effectiveness X. Administrative Requirements II. Legal Authority and Background Authority for the actions in this notice is granted to EPA by sections 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 213, 215, 216, and 301 of the Clean Air Act as amended (42 U.S.C. 7521, 7522, 7523, 7524, 7525, 7541, 7542, 7543, 7547, 7549, 7550, 7601(a)). On November 15, 1990, the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 (CAAA) were enacted in order to broaden and strengthen the CAA. While the CAA had long specifically authorized EPA regulation of on-highway vehicle and engine emissions, the 1990 amendments extended EPA's authority to regulate nonroad vehicles and engines. Specifically, revised section 213 directs EPA to: (1) Conduct a study of emissions from nonroad engines and vehicles; (2) determine whether emissions of CO, NO<INF>X, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from nonroad engines and vehicles are significant contributors to ozone or CO in more than one area which has failed to attain the NAAQS for ozone or CO; and (3) regulate those categories or classes of new nonroad engines and vehicles that contribute to such air pollution if nonroad emissions are determined to be significant. EPA may also regulate other emissions from new nonroad engines or vehicles if the Agency determines that they contribute to air pollution which may reasonably be anticipated to endanger public health or welfare. Finally, EPA is to regulate emissions from new locomotives by 1995.
The Nonroad Engine and Vehicle Emission Study required by section 213(a)(1) was completed in November 1991.<SUP>1 The purpose of this final rule is to implement section 213(a) (2), (3), (4), and (5) by determining that emissions from nonroad engines and vehicles are significant contributors to ozone and CO nonattainment and by promulgating regulations containing standards applicable to emissions from certain nonroad engines and vehicles.
\1\The Nonroad Study is available in the docket for this rulemaking. It is also available through the National Technical Information Service, referenced as document PB 92-126960.
III. Determination of Significance Section 213(a)(2) of the CAA provides that after notice and public comment, EPA is to determine, based on the Nonroad Engine and Vehicle Emission Study (hereafter called the Nonroad Study), whether nonroad emissions are significant contributors to ozone or CO in more than one nonattainment area. Based on the results of the Nonroad Study and consideration of the public comments discussed below, EPA is finalizing its proposed affirmative significance determination in today's rulemaking.
The majority of commenters did not address EPA's proposed determination of significance. Of those who did, most were in opposition, including organizations representing equipment manufacturers and users. Expressing support for the determination were some engine manufacturers, state and local organizations and environmental groups. A summary of comments is found in the Response to Comments document contained in the docket for this rule. Major comments are discussed below, accompanied by EPA's response.
  1. Use of the EKMA Model
Several commenters stated that EPA had not adequately demonstrated a significant contribution to ozone or CO nonattainment from nonroad engines or vehicles, as directed by the Act. These commenters argued that EPA had shown only the nonroad contribution to ozone precursor and CO emission inventories, and not the nonroad contribution to ozone formation or ozone and CO nonattainment. Some commenters questioned EPA's use of the Empirical Kinetic Modeling Approach (EKMA model) as the basis for its air quality analysis, and they suggested that EPA should have used a grid-based air quality model. However, the Agency did conduct photochemical modeling. Using the EKMA model, the Agency analyzed the effects of nonroad engine emission controls on ozone concentrations. The results of this analysis, presented in more detail in the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) (ref. 58 FR 28809, May 17, 1993), showed that by eliminating nonroad engines in the studied areas, ozone levels would drop between four and 13 parts per billion (ppb) below current levels. This amounts to levels roughly three to eight percent lower than current levels in the 16 ozone nonattainment areas included in the analysis. The EKMA model has been used by the Agency for a number of years. Although the decision to use this model was driven to some extent by time and resource constraints, the Agency maintains its position that this model is valid and appropriate for the nonroad analysis. The Agency may utilize grid-based air quality modeling in future analyses. Furthermore, the Agency has traditionally based regulatory decisions on pollutant emission levels and the potential for their reduction. Because of the wide variability inherent in photochemical modeling (source emission levels, emission transport, and meteorological effects including ambient temperatures, cloud cover, sunlight intensity, wind patterns, and so forth), the Agency has typically relied on estimates of potential reductions in source emission inventories as the basis for regulatory analyses. These emission reduction estimates and the well established VOC/NO<INF>X link with tropospheric ozone formation, in conjunction with ozone monitors showing unacceptably high ambient ozone levels, have formed the basis of the Agency's regulatory approach toward ozone control for many years. In addition, as discussed in the NPRM, the Senate Committee Report, in discussing the significance of the contribution of nonroad emissions to ozone problems, specifically discussed the percentage of nationwide NO<INF>X and VOC emissions attributed to nonroad engines. Thus, the Senate clearly understood the relationship between emissions of NO<INF>X and VOCs to the creation of ozone. The NPRM discussed in detail the Nonroad Study's findings regarding the contribution from nonroad sources of summertime VOCs and NO<INF>X. These findings clearly show that emissions from nonroad engines are a major source of VOCs and NO<INF>X, as well as CO in most, if not all of the nonattainment areas studied. Given the clear link between VOCs and NO<INF>X and the formation of ozone, there can be no question that emissions from nonroad engines are significant contributors to ozone formation in at least two ozone nonattainment areas. Therefore, the Agency has met the CAA mandate to ``determine * * * whether emissions * Some commenters asserted that EPA failed to properly consider both the transport of ozone precursor emissions and the natural decay of NO<INF>X concentrations, NO<INF>X having a lifetime of only six to ten hours according to one commenter. One commenter suggested EPA had erroneously assumed that ozone precursors emitted in rural areas are transported toward, and never away from, urban areas. Some commenters suggested that equipment operated primarily in rural areas should be exempted from regulation since these areas do not have air quality problems. Another commenter argued that reducing NO<INF>X can increase ozone, therefore EPA must first show that NO<INF>X reductions will result in reduced ozone nonattainment before promulgating regulations. Those commenters suggesting the Agency had erroneously assumed that NO<INF>X always will be transported toward, rather than away from, the urban core, may have misunderstood the Agency's assumption. The Agency assumed only that pollution transport can occur toward the urban core, thereby contributing to high source emission inventories. It is obvious that different days will produce different transport patterns, and that the potential for rural NO<INF>X and/or rural ozone to be transported toward the urban core exists.
As for the Agency's failure to account for the short lifetime of NO<INF>X and its subsequent low likelihood of long-range transport, the commenters failed to recognize NO<INF>X sinks. A NO<INF>X ``sink'' is a molecular compound which stores NO<INF>X (NO and NO<INF>2) for potential later release. Therefore, the NO<INF>X itself may disappear, but it disappears into NO<INF>X sinks, sometimes referred to as NOy, and can then be re-released at a later time. Examples of NO<INF>X sinks include the nitrate radical (NO<INF>3), which forms at night in the presence of ozone and nitrogen dioxide (NO<INF>2) and then quickly photolyzes in the morning,\2\ and nitrous acid (HONO), probably formed from NO<INF>2 and water, which is a major source of the hydroxyl radical (OH), a primary constituent for tropospheric ozone formation.\3\ Another NO<INF>X sink is peroxyacetyl nitrate (PAN), which transports NO<INF>X over relatively large distances through the atmosphere. The rate of PAN decomposition significantly increases with temperature, so that it can be formed in colder regions, transported, and then decomposed to deliver NO<INF>2 to warmer regions. Another NO<INF>X sink, methyl peroxynitrate (CH<INF>3OONO<INF>2) can last as many as two days in the upper troposphere and then quickly disassociate under surface level temperature conditions, thereby providing a source of NO<INF>2.\4\

\2\Finlayson-Pitts, B.J., and J.N. Pitts, Jr., ``Atmospheric Chemistry of Tropospheric Ozone Formation: Scientific and Regulatory Implications,'' Air & Waste, Vol. 43, August 1993, p. 1091. \3\Rethinking the Ozone Problem in Urban and Regional Air Pollution, National Research Council, 1991. \4\Rethinking the Ozone Problem in Urban and Regional Air Pollution, National Research Council, 1991.
Regarding comments that EPA is required to show that NO<INF>X reductions will not lead to actual ozone increases, the Agency disagrees. Most studies indicate that reductions of both VOC and NO<INF>X will lead to reductions of ozone, except under specific circumstances.\5\ The photochemical modeling of alternative emission control strategies contained in the ROMNET report\6\ offers additional support: ROMNET found that reductions in both VOC and NO<INF>X emissions beyond the minimum requirements of the CAA and across the northeastern U.S. would be required to bring the major East Coast cities into attainment of the ozone standard. In addition, a National Academy of Sciences Study\7\ states that, ``* * * ozone in rural areas of the eastern U.S. is limited by the availability of NO<INF>X rather than hydrocarbons, and that reductions in NO<INF>X probably will be necessary to reduce rural ozone values.'' This same study also states that, ``Control of NO<INF>X * * *, although it is predicted to lead to an increase in ozone in some places, such as downtown Los Angeles and New York City * * * will probably be necessary in addition to or instead of VOC control to alleviate the ozone problem in many cities and regions.'' Even under those circumstances where a NO<INF>X decrease can result in an ozone increase, the ozone increase occurs only until a ``ridgeline'' is reached, after which further NO<INF>X control results in reduced ozone concentrations. In areas with relatively high VOC/ NO<INF>X ratios, typical of suburban and rural areas, decreasing NO<INF>X concentrations at constant VOC concentrations is very effective in ozone reduction.\8\

\5\Rethinking the Ozone Problem in Urban and Regional Air Pollution, National Research Council, 1991. B.J. Finalyson-Pitts and J.N. Pitts, Jr., ``Atmospheric Chemistry of Tropospheric Ozone Formation: Scientific and Regulatory Implications,'' Air and Waste, Vol. 43, August 1993. \6\U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, ``Regional Oxidant Modeling for Northeast Transport (ROMNET), EPA-450/4-91-002a, Research Triangle Park, NC: Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, June 1991.
\7\Rethinking the Ozone Problem in Urban and Regional Air Pollution, National Research Council, 1991, pp. 363 and 377. \8\B.J. Finlayson-Pitts and J.N. Pitts, Jr., ``Atmospheric Chemistry of Tropospheric Ozone Formation: Scientific and Regulatory Implications,'' Air and Waste, Vol. 43, August 1993.
3. Defining Significance Some commenters argued that EPA cannot make a significance determination without first defining a standard upon which to base that determination, the claim being that without first defining what is significant, any level of contribution could conceivably be deemed as significant. Some commenters argued that the legislative history found in a Senate report stating, ``Emissions from off-road and non-road engines and vehicles now make up a significant portion of pollution * * \9\S.R. Rept. No. 101-228, p. 104 (emphasis added).
The Agency disagrees with the contention that a specific numerical standard for significance must be determined prior to considering whether nonroad emissions are significant. When Congress mandated that EPA determine the significance of nonroad emissions, Congress could have given EPA a specific numerical mandate for determining whether such emissions are significant contributors. Instead, Congress gave EPA wide discretion to determine whether the emissions of NO<INF>X, VOCs and CO from nonroad engines and vehicles are significant contributors to ozone or CO concentrations. In any case, any reasonable indicator of significance would conclude that emissions from nonroad engines and vehicles were indeed significant contributors. As presented in the NPRM and discussed above, the Agency's photochemical modeling showed that without nonroad sources, the ozone levels of 16 of the 19 analyzed nonattainment areas would decrease from three to eight percent from their current levels and differences in excess of five percent were indicated in eight of the 16 areas. Additionally, NO<INF>X emission levels from nonroad sources were found to be exceeded by only one other source: the generation of electrical power. Nonroad VOC emission levels were found to be exceeded by only two other sources: light-duty highway vehicles and solvent evaporation. Nonroad CO emission levels were found to be exceeded by only two other sources: light-duty highway vehicles and residential fuel use. In addition, emissions from nonroad engines and vehicles accounted for over ten percent of the inventory of: (1) VOCs in 12 to 14 of the 19 nonattainment areas studied in the nonroad study;
(2) NO<INF>X in 16 to 19 of the areas studied; and (3) CO in six to seven of the areas studied. As pointed out in the NPRM, in numerous nonattainment areas, other sources are regulated that have lower emissions than the total from nonroad engines in the area. Therefore, it is reasonable to conclude that the higher contributions from nonroad sources in those areas are also significant enough to justify the regulation of NO<INF>X, VOC and CO emissions from nonroad engines and vehicles. 4. Operation in Rural Areas Some commenters stated that some equipment covered by the proposed regulations operates primarily (almost 80 percent based on number of units) in areas already meeting federal clean air requirements; therefore, these commenters concluded that such equipment should not be regulated.
The Agency believes that these pieces of equipment can reasonably be expected to contribute to ozone nonattainment. Also, the Agency has determined that it should not regulate engines only in urban nonattainment areas. Most commenters made strong arguments substantiating the need for national uniformity of treatment for all equipment incorporating regulated engines regardless of the intended geographic area of equipment use. Moreover, Title II of the Act generally requires national regulation of mobile sources, given the inherent ability of such sources to move from one area to another. Also, as discussed, nonroad sources have been clearly shown to contribute significantly to pollution in several nonattainment areas. 5. Significance Determination for Classes and Categories of Nonroad Engines Some commenters stated that various subcategories of nonroad equipment (e.g., farm equipment, mining equipment) individually represent only a small contribution to national pollutant inventories and to nonattainment and that a significance determination should be made for each specific subcategory of nonroad engine, not for nonroad engines as a whole.
These comments have misinterpreted the clear language of section 213(a). Paragraphs one and two of section 213(a) make it clear that EPA's determination of significance should be based on whether emissions from all new and existing nonroad engines are significant contributors to ozone or CO concentrations. There is no indication that the significance determination should be based on contributions from various subcategories of nonroad engines or vehicles. By contrast, if the Administrator makes an affirmative decision regarding significance, then section 213(a)(3) requires the Administrator to promulgate regulations for those classes and categories of nonroad engines and vehicles ``which in the Administrator's judgment cause, or contribute to, such air pollution.'' This mandate does not include any reference to a determination of significance for classes and categories. Thus, the Agency believes that Congress did not intend a showing of significant contribution to be required for regulation of classes or categories of nonroad engines and vehicles. This interpretation is echoed by the language in section 213(a)(4) which allows the Agency to regulate new nonroad engine emissions that were not referred to in the Nonroad Study. Under this paragraph, if the Agency determines that any such emissions significantly contribute to air pollution which may reasonably be anticipated to endanger the public health or welfare, the Agency may promulgate regulations applicable to those classes or categories of new nonroad engines and vehicles which in the Administrator's judgment cause or contribute to such air pollution. Once again, there is a reference to significant contribution regarding the initial determination on emissions from all nonroad engines or vehicles, but there is no such reference to significance in the subsequent language regarding regulation of classes or categories of engines and vehicles. Therefore, it seems clear that Congress intended that a showing of significance is not required for regulation of classes or categories of nonroad engines and vehicles. One commenter suggested that EPA had misinterpreted the statute's requirements based on a perceived inconsistency between that interpretation and the Agency's proposed consent decree settling several lawsuits.<SUP>10 This commenter stated that, in the proposed consent decree, EPA had implicitly acknowledged its obligation to make the significance determination for each category or class of products it intends to regulate by specifically reserving its ``right'' to determine that large gasoline and/or small diesel nonroad engines do not cause or contribute to air pollution within the meaning of section 213(a)(3). Such a reservation, this commenter argued, would be meaningless if EPA were permitted, as proposed in the NPRM, to regulate any category or class of nonroad engine or nonroad vehicle regardless of its contribution to ozone or CO concentrations in nonattainment areas.

\1\0Sierra Club v. Browner, Civ. No. 93-0197 NHJ (D.D.C. 1993).
The Agency disagrees with the assertion that there is an inconsistency between the Agency's proposed consent decree and the NPRM. In fact, the consent decree does not discuss any determination of ``significant contribution'' for classes or categories of nonroad engines. The decree only discusses ``contribution''. The Agency assumes this comment is meant to suggest that prior to regulating, EPA must first show that each equipment type (agricultural, construction, mining, and so forth) contributes significantly to nonattainment. As discussed above, the Agency interprets the Act to provide for regulation of any classes or categories of nonroad engines and vehicles that can be shown to cause or contribute to air pollution. The NPRM discussed the contribution to air pollution of the engine size and type being regulated today. The Agency reserves the right to use other class or category types in future nonroad emissions regulations. 6. Equipment Distribution/Use of Consolidated Metropolitan Statistical Areas (CMSA) Some commenters stated that EPA's use of CMSAs to define the urban areas was inappropriate. These commenters asserted that since many CMSAs encompass an area roughly equivalent to a 100 mile diameter, much of the CMSA is rural. Consequently, EPA has assumed a uniform distribution of nonroad equipment resulting in as many farm tractors in downtown New York City as in the surrounding countryside, according to comments.
Comments that EPA assumed a uniform distribution of equipment within areas evaluated in the Nonroad Study, thereby resulting in an equal number of farm tractors in both downtown New York City and the surrounding countryside, are incorrect. The equipment population distributions used in the Nonroad Study were derived from estimates of activity levels within specific counties of each CMSA. A county, such as that containing Manhattan, would presumably show an activity index for agricultural equipment presumably at or near zero. Therefore, the agricultural equipment population estimate for Manhattan would also be at or near zero.<SUP>11

\1\1The methodology is documented in the Energy and Environmental Analysis final report entitled ``Methodology to Estimate Nonroad Equipment Populations by Nonattainment Areas,'' available for review in Docket #A-91-24, Item No. II-A-3.
7. Support of the Agency's Determination of Significance Some commenters supported the Agency's proposed significance determination. One engine manufacturer supported grouping the 80-plus types of nonroad equipment together instead of evaluating and regulating each type of equipment separately. This commenter also stated that it is not cost effective to build parallel regulated/ unregulated engine families for the U.S. market to support regulated and unregulated applications.
A State commented that it is particularly important that any EPA regulation control emissions from construction and farm equipment, as those emissions cannot be controlled by state or local agencies. It cited its own estimates that agricultural equipment contributes over 90 tons per day of NO<INF>X in the State of California. Much of these emissions occur in the San Joaquin valley and are a primary contributor to the nonattainment status of that overwhelmingly agricultural area. In addition, a major city agreed with the Agency's significance determination, stating that further reductions in VOC, CO, and NO<INF>X were essential to achieving attainment. A regional association of states also supported the Agency's determination of significance, stating that engines subject to the proposed standards are responsible for approximately 11 percent of all NO<INF>X emitted in its region, making control of emissions from these sources critical to their efforts to meet the statutory requirements of the CAA. An environmental association stated that without significant reductions from nonroad engines, states will not be able to develop long-term plans for the attainment and maintenance of ambient air quality standards. IV. Definition of Nonroad Engine CAA section 216(10) defines the term ``nonroad engine'' as ``an internal combustion engine (including the fuel system) that is not used in a motor vehicle or a vehicle used solely for competition, or that is not subject to standards promulgated under section 111 or 202.'' Section 111(a)(3) of the CAA notes, however, that ``Nothing in Title II of this Act relating to nonroad engines shall be construed to apply to stationary internal combustion engines.''
  1. Original Proposed Definition of Nonroad Engine
In the May 17, 1993 NPRM, EPA proposed that the engines encompassed by the statutory definition of nonroad engine included internal combustion engines meeting one of the following criteria: (1) Any internal combustion engine (including the fuel system) of any size which is used to propel any vehicle if the engine is not otherwise excluded from this definition (see below). This includes any internal combustion engine which serves a dual function (that is, to both propel a vehicle and operate a device while stationary), such as a mobile crane;
(2) Any internal combustion engine which is located in (or on) a nonroad vehicle and which is an integral part of the nonroad vehicle at the time of the nonroad vehicle's manufacture and which is not otherwise excluded from this definition (see below); or (3) Any internal combustion engine or combination of internal combustion engines arranged to function together, regardless of application, with a combined output of less than 175 hp, unless otherwise excluded from this definition (see below). Several specific exclusions were included in the proposed definition of nonroad engines. An internal combustion engine would not be considered a nonroad engine if:
(1) The engine is used to propel a motor vehicle or a vehicle used solely for competition;
(2) The engine is regulated under section 111 or section 202 of the Act, regardless of size; or
(3) The engine is located on a trailer or other platform attached to (not an integral part of) a nonroad vehicle or is otherwise not an integral part of a nonroad vehicle and the engine has an output greater than or equal to 175 hp.
EPA received numerous comments in response to this NPRM definition. The vast majority of commenters opposed all or part of the proposed definition.
The primary reason cited by commenters for their opposition to the proposed definition relates to the use of a horsepower (hp) cut-off point as the means for determining which internal combustion engines are classified as nonroad engines. The commenters asserted that the use of a horsepower cut-off point would allow engines used in mobile applications to be regulated as stationary sources, and would allow stationary engines to be regulated as mobile sources, solely on the basis of engine size. The commenters noted that this would result in identical sources being regulated in a different manner based solely on engine power. Commenters further indicated that the use of a horsepower cut-off point is arbitrary and not reflective of the realities of portable or transportable equipment, which can be and are moved from one area to another and, therefore, should be classified as nonroad regardless of horsepower.
According to these commenters, an engine should be classified on the basis of its use as mobile or stationary, rather than on its horsepower. In other words, the determination as to whether an engine is a nonroad engine should depend on whether the engine is either used in equipment that is mobile (that is, self-propelled, portable or transportable), or in equipment that is in fact used in a stationary manner at a particular location for an extended period of time. Industry commenters indicated that to do otherwise could result in costly and unnecessary administrative burdens for manufacturers. According to these commenters, such administrative burdens would result from engines and equipment that would be wrongly subjected to a myriad of different mobile and stationary source regulations in states and local air quality management districts. The commenters also indicated that regulation by a multitude of regulatory agencies could result in restricting the geographic operating range of certain engines and equipment.
In addition, commenters indicated that it would be contrary to the intent of the Act. In support of this position, these commenters noted that Congress did not establish a horsepower cut-off point in the Act for distinguishing between nonroad and stationary engines, and did not require that nonroad vehicles be self-propelled to fall within the nonroad definition.
The comments from state and local air pollution control agencies also opposed the use of a horsepower cut-off point for determining whether internal combustion engines would be classified as nonroad engines. Local air pollution control agencies noted that they are currently regulating stationary engines under 175 hp and would lose the authority to continue regulating these engines under the proposed nonroad definition.
For a detailed discussion of the comments regarding the nonroad definition initially proposed see the Response to Comments in the docket. 2. Revised Definition of Nonroad Engine In response to the comments received regarding the nonroad definition proposed in the May 17, 1993 NPRM, EPA revised the nonroad engine definition. The revised definition was published in the Federal Register on October 4, 1993 (58 FR 51595). The comment period was reopened until October 25, 1993, so that interested parties could provide comments on the following revised definition of nonroad engine: (1) Except as discussed in (2) below, a nonroad engine is any internal combustion engine:
(i) In or on a piece of equipment that is self-propelled or serves a dual purpose by both propelling itself and performing another function (such as a mobile crane); or
(ii) In or on a piece of equipment that is intended to be propelled while performing its function (such as lawn mowers and string trimmers); or
(iii) That, by itself or in or on a piece of equipment, is portable or transportable, meaning designed to be and capable of being carried or moved from one location to another. Indicia of transportability include, but are not limited to, wheels, skids, carrying handles, dolly, trailer, platform or mounting.
(2) An internal combustion engine is not a nonroad engine if: (i) The engine is used to propel a motor vehicle or a vehicle used solely for competition; or
(ii) The engine is regulated under section 111 or section 202 of the Act; or
(iii) The engine otherwise included in (1)(iii) remains or will remain at a location for more than 12 consecutive months, or a shorter period of time where such period is representative of normal annual source operation at a stationary source that resides at a fixed location for more than 12 months (e.g., seasonal operations such as canning facilities.) A location is any site at a building, structure, facility, or installation. Any engine (or engines) that replaces an engine at a location and that is intended to perform the same or similar function as the engine replaced will be included in calculating the consecutive time period.
A portable generator engine which functions as a permanent back-up generator and which is replaced by a different engine (or engines) that performs the same function would be an example of engines covered by (2)(iii). In such a case, the cumulative residence time of both generators, including the time between removal of the original engine and installation of the replacement, would be counted toward the consecutive residence time period.
EPA intended the revised definition of nonroad engines to address concerns expressed by the commenters in response to the definition originally proposed. Under the revised definition, an internal combustion engine would be a nonroad engine if it is used in equipment that is self-propelled or intended to be propelled while performing its function, or if it is portable or transportable. The revised definition specifically distinguishes between nonroad engines and stationary internal combustion engines on the basis of engine mobility and residence time, rather than on horsepower size. EPA intended that stationary internal combustion engines be all internal combustion engines regulated by a federal New Source Performance Standard promulgated under section 111 of the Act and all internal combustion engines that are neither nonroad engines nor engines used to propel a motor vehicle or a vehicle used solely for competition. Moreover, the revised definition specifically states that portable and transportable engines remaining in a particular location for over 12 months are not nonroad engines (this excludes engines in self-propelled equipment and equipment intended to be propelled while performing its intended function), thus ensuring that engines that are actually used in a stationary manner are considered stationary engines. The revised nonroad engine definition excluded from nonroad regulation those engines that are used for normal annual source operations at fixed stationary sources that only operate on a seasonal basis, such as canneries. This provision is designed to ensure that engines that operate as integral parts of these stationary sources are considered stationary.
The revised nonroad engine definition also included a provision that if an engine is replaced by another engine within the 12 month period, the replacement engine should be considered in calculating the consecutive time period. This provision is designed to ensure that where an internal combustion engine is necessary for the operation of a stationary facility, the replacement of one particular engine with another would not prevent the engines from being included as part of the stationary facility.
EPA included as a prohibited act any attempt to circumvent the residence time exclusion of a portable or transportable engine in (2)(iii) by means of removing the engine from its location for a period and then returning it to that same location. In such cases, the time between removal of the engine and its return to service (or replacement) would be counted towards the time period specified in (2)(iii). 3. Final Definition of Nonroad Engine The majority of comments received on the revised definition supported the usage-based definition, as opposed to the initially proposed power-based definition. Still, most commenters requested that EPA make two modifications to the revised nonroad engine definition. The first modification requested by the commenters relates to section (2)(ii) of the revised definition which stated that an engine is not a nonroad engine if it is regulated under section 111 or section 202 of the CAA. The commenters expressed concern that this portion of the definition would allow states to promulgate state regulations under the authority of section 111, creating a loophole in the state preemption framework, whereby states would be able to regulate preempted engines. They contended that this would result in dual standards for an engine, as both stationary and nonroad. The second modification requested by the commenters relates to the application of the 12 month residence time limitation to seasonal operations. While most commenters agreed with the proposal to use a 12 month residence time limit to distinguish between mobile and stationary use of portable or transportable engines, several commenters opposed the proposal to consider residence time based on ``seasonal'' use. These commenters asserted that excluding an undefined group of engines for an indeterminate period of time, between one and 365 days, is neither reasonable nor enforceable. Moreover, the same commenters requested that EPA clarify that the 12 month residence time applies only to those portable and transportable engines which are integral parts of fixed stationary sources.
One commenter opposed the 12 month time limit on the grounds that it could create a regulatory vacuum which would result in some engines escaping all nonroad engine and stationary engine regulations. In support of the revised nonroad engine definition, another commenter stated that the equipment used on a military installation should be designed so emissions are reduced by the engine manufacturer and not by the end user. The commenter requested that EPA clarify the term ``location'' in a manner that would permit a ``location'' to exist within a stationary source.
The comments from a State agency supported the elimination of the horsepower criteria for nonroad engines, but expressed concern that the new definition would cause it to lose permitting authority for engines it was currently regulating as stationary engines. The commenter suggested that those states with permitting programs be allowed to maintain permitting authority over those engines which they had previously determined to be stationary. One local air pollution agency disagreed with EPA's conclusion that portable engines are nonroad engines. In support of its position, the agency cited title V of the CAA as evidence that Congress recognized that some stationary sources were moveable. If EPA were to adopt a definition based on residence time, the agency requested that three months, rather than a year, be the cutoff point beyond which an engine would no longer be considered nonroad.
The Agency believes that the revised nonroad definition eliminates the potential for the arbitrary classification of internal combustion engines as nonroad or stationary sources based on engine size. Rather, as noted by the commenters, the revised definition is based on the use of the engine, which is a more appropriate and reliable indicator of its classification.
EPA has considered the modification requested by some commenters regarding that portion of the definition that provides an internal combustion engine is not a nonroad engine if it is regulated under CAA section 111. The Agency has amended the revised definition to provide that an internal combustion engine is not a nonroad engine if ``The engine is regulated by a federal New Source Performance Standard promulgated under section 111 of the Act.'' Thus, under provision (2)(ii), national emission standards for an internal combustion engine must be promulgated before it is classified as a stationary engine. Contrary to the comments, EPA believes that it is appropriate to exclude from the nonroad definition engines that remain at sources that only operate on a seasonal basis. Although such sources, such as canning facilities, may operate for less than 12 months in any one year, they operate regularly for a similar time period year after year. Operations for a seasonal source generally occur at the same location, rather than traveling between different states or regions. Engines that are located at a seasonal source during the full annual operations period of that source should be considered a part of that source. They are clearly integral parts of these facilities. Moreover, as such sources produce emissions that can be calculated on a regular basis, a local air quality agency or other authority should be able to reasonably enforce stationary source regulations. As a result, the Agency has maintained the seasonal source exclusion. However, as requested by several commenters, EPA has revised the language for the exclusion to make it clearer. EPA believes that a seasonal source is a stationary source because it functions at only one location for its full annual operating period, even if that period is less than 12 months. EPA has specified in the final regulations that a seasonal source must remain at a single location on a permanent basis (that is, at least two years) and must operate approximately three months or more each year. EPA also clarified that an engine located at a seasonal source is an engine that remains at the source for the full annual operating period of the source. This should eliminate any confusion as to whether certain sources are considered to be seasonal sources. EPA also disagrees with commenters who believe that only engines ``fixed'' in place for more than 12 months should be excluded from the nonroad definition. An internal combustion engine can be stationary without being ``affixed'' to the ground or other structures. To require otherwise could result in the improper classification of internal combustion engines. For example, an engine that is not bolted or otherwise attached to a structure but remains at one location for five years would be classified under the commenters' proposition as a nonroad engine, even though it operates in a stationary manner, as evidenced by its remaining at the same location for an extended period of time. Therefore, the Agency has decided that the fact that an engine is not ``affixed'' to the ground or other structure does not necessarily identify the internal combustion engine as a nonroad engine.
The Agency also believes that 12 months is the appropriate time limit for determining whether an internal combustion engine which is either portable or transportable is to be classified as a stationary engine. Generally, engines that remain at one site for more than 12 months will stay at that site either permanently or for an extended period of time. In such cases, local or state air quality agencies should be able to regulate the applicable engines as stationary sources, since the emissions impact is occurring over a period of time which is likely to have a measurable impact on an area's air quality. The term ``location'' has been defined so as to permit a ``location'' to exist within a facility. Section (2)(iii) of the revised definition defines ``location'' as ``any single site at a building, structure, facility or installation.'' This definition of ``location'' provides more precision in classifying an engine as nonroad if the engine is actually intended to be used in a mobile manner within a stationary source. In other words, an engine would be considered nonroad if it moves to different sites within a stationary source.
EPA does not agree with the assertion made by one commenter that title V of the CAA evidences Congress' recognition that some stationary sources are moveable. Title V of the CAA deals with the permitting of stationary sources and not with the determination as to which internal combustion engines are nonroad engines and which are stationary engines. 4. Nonroad Engines Manufactured Prior to the Effective Date of This Definition In the initial NPRM, EPA noted that it interprets the exclusion in CAA section 302(z) to apply only to those internal combustion engines that are manufactured after the effective date of these regulations. EPA stated that this interpretation avoids a regulatory gap for engines manufactured between the promulgation of the CAA and the date that these regulations are promulgated. EPA received several comments opposing this interpretation. These commenters claimed that the language in section 302(z) applied to all nonroad engines at the time of the passage of the 1990 CAAA, even though that term had not yet been defined with any reasonable clarity. In addition, commenters asserted that nonroad engines are generally preempted from regulation by states under title II of the Act.
EPA continues to believe that internal combustion engines manufactured prior to the effective date of these regulations should not be considered preempted nonroad engines. First, EPA believes that until the regulations finalizing the definition of nonroad engine (as well as the regulations determining the scope of the term ``new'' as applied to nonroad engines) were complete, no state or other entity could be assured whether such engines would be defined as nonroad engines or as stationary internal combustion engines and the extent to which state regulations of such engines was preempted. Congress clearly intended EPA to determine which internal combustion engines should be defined as nonroad engines and which should be stationary internal combustion engines.\12\ As has been discussed above, the final definition of nonroad engine promulgated today is substantially revised from the definition originally proposed. Moreover, as the comments reveal, numerous other definitions of nonroad engine have been suggested to the Agency, many of which are either significantly broader or significantly narrower than EPA's final definition. EPA believes that if the exclusionary language of section 302(z) were applied before EPA's definition of nonroad engine became final, states would have been frustrated from regulating any internal combustion engines manufactured during that time, given the uncertain nature of such engines. For example, a state would not know whether to include regulations of engines in its New Source Review program, or whether such engines should be regulated in a separate in-use operation program. Further, until the initial regulations regarding nonroad engines were finalized, states could not determine the extent to which their regulation of such engines would be preempted, and thus were hampered from going forward with specific programs to regulate such engines. EPA believes that Congress did not intend states to be prevented from regulating these engines before EPA defined what they were. In particular, EPA believes that permits for internal combustion engines issued prior to July 18, 1994, are not precluded under section 209 and 302(z) if the permits apply to internal combustion engines manufactured before July 18, 1994, even if those engines are of a type that has been defined by EPA to be nonroad engines.

\1\2See Report of House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce, Rept. 101-490, at 272 (May 17, 1990).
Moreover, even to the extent such engines are defined to be nonroad engines in this final rule, such engines were not preempted from state regulations under section 209 prior to the effective date of these regulations. The two sections of the Act preempting state regulation of nonroad engines, section 209(e)(1) and section 209(a) (as incorporated by section 213(d)), refer to ``nonroad engines subject to regulation under this Act'' or to engines ``subject to this part.'' EPA believes that, until EPA promulgated final regulations defining nonroad engines and subjecting such engines to regulation, these engines were not preempted from state regulation under the Act, nor were they subject to any regulation under title II of the Act. Finally, some of the comments regarding the definition of nonroad engines and the issue of grandfathering examined whether grandfathering subjects an engine to dual regulation (i.e., regulation both by the state as a stationary source and by EPA as a nonroad engine). There is no such risk in this instance because EPA has not subjected any engines manufactured before the effective date of this regulation to regulation as new nonroad engines. Such engines, if they are regulated at all, are regulated under title I programs.
Moreover, it should be noted that the vast majority of these engines are no longer new nonroad engines. Thus, even if they are viewed as preempted nonroad engines, they are subject to in-use regulation by states.
As discussed below in section VI. U. (definition of new), states are not precluded from regulating the use of nonroad engines. Nothing in section 209 of the CAA prohibits local pollution control districts from regulating the operation of nonroad engines, such as the hours of usage, sulfur limits in fuel (state fuel restrictions may in some cases be precluded under section 211), daily mass emission limits, and title I operating permits. In addition, local districts can impose a permitting fee consistent with the costs incurred for various operational expenditures, such as monitoring usage and administrative functions. EPA believes that utilization of this option will assist local districts in achieving their targeted emission levels. Moreover, states are not prevented from requiring retrofitting of nonroad engines, as long as such requirements do not amount to a standard relating back to the original design of the engine by the original engine manufacturer. As discussed below, EPA believes modest retrofit requirements may be required after a reasonable amount of time, such as at the time of reregistration or rebuilding. Moreover, after a sufficient time has passed after an engine ceases to be new, for example, after the end of the useful life of the engine, a state may institute more significant retrofit requirements. As the court stated in Allway Taxi v. City of New York, 340 F. Supp. 1120, 1124 (S.D.N.Y.), aff'd, 468 F. 2d 624 (2d Cir. 1972), section 209 ``was made not to hamstring localities in their fight against air pollution but to prevent the burden on interstate commerce which would result if, instead of uniform standards, every state and locality were left free to impose different standards for exhaust emission control devices for the manufacture and sale of new cars.'' The Act does not intend preemption of regulations, like regulation of the use of nonroad engines or modest retrofit requirements after an engine is no longer new, that ``would cause only minimal interference with interstate commerce, since they would be directed at intrastate activities and the burden of compliance would be on individual owners and not on manufacturers and distributors.'' Id.
EPA has added an interpretive rule in the form of an appendix to these regulations summarizing its views on these issues (see Appendix I to subpart A of part 89: Internal combustion engines manufactured prior to the effective date of the nonroad engine definition). This interpretive rule does not supersede, alter, replace, or change the scope of these regulations. The appendix is intended to be interpretive guidance and is not final agency action subject to judicial review. Based on comments received from several of California's local air quality districts, the Agency is concerned about the impact of the nonroad definition on the unique situation that exists in these areas, that is, the current local regulation of certain engines as stationary sources which, as a result of the nonroad definition, will become nonroad engines subject to emission standards promulgated only by EPA. According to the commenters, classification of these engines as nonroad by EPA may negatively affect the ability of local districts to achieve targeted emission reduction levels. To some extent, the grandfathering in of certain engines, discussed above, addresses this concern by ensuring that engines regulated prior to the effective date of this rulemaking continue to be regulated in the same manner. Nevertheless, this may not, in all situations, allay concerns regarding the overall impact that classification of these engines as nonroad will have on an area. The Agency believes, however, that any additional concerns that may exist following the effective date of this rule can be addressed by local air quality districts through their regulation of nonroad engine operations. 5. Equating Nonroad Engines With Nonroad Vehicles and Equipment EPA received one comment on the October 4, 1993 notice that opposed the revised definition of the term ``nonroad engine'' because, according to the commenter, the definition equated nonroad engines with nonroad equipment. This comment states that, by defining nonroad engines in terms of their use ``in or on a piece of equipment,'' EPA exceeded its authority because, according to the commenter, the CAA only authorizes EPA to regulate nonroad engines and vehicles, not nonroad equipment. This comment argues that EPA does not have equal authority over off-highway mobile cranes, which are nonroad vehicles, and lawnmowers and string trimmers, which are nonvehicular nonroad equipment. This comment asks EPA to acknowledge that it lacks authority to regulate nonroad equipment.
First, EPA disagrees with the commenter's contention that the nonroad engine definition ``equates'' nonroad engines with nonroad equipment. The nonroad engine definition is written to include only engines, and cannot be read to include equipment. The definition clearly refers only to ``engines used in'' certain applications, not to the applications themselves. Moreover, this definition has been promulgated pursuant to numerous comments received by the Agency, discussed above, that assert that the most appropriate definition of nonroad engine is one that refers to the use or application of the engine.
EPA also notes that this rulemaking does not promulgate any standards for nonroad equipment, only for nonroad engines. The only restriction on nonroad equipment manufacturers in this rulemaking is a prohibition on the use of uncertified nonroad engines manufactured after the applicable implementation dates. This prohibition is necessary to enforce the engine-based standards and is authorized under the Clean Air Act.
In addition, EPA does not agree that it lacks authority to regulate nonroad equipment or particular applications of nonroad engines. CAA section 213, as well as section 301(a), provide EPA with authority to regulate both nonroad equipment and particular applications of nonroad engines, as well as nonroad engines and nonroad vehicles. Congress used the terms ``nonroad engine,'' ``equipment,'' and ``vehicle'' interchangeably (see, e.g., S. Rep., Legislative History of the 1990 Amendments to the Clean Air Act, Committee on Environment and Public Works to accompany S. 1630, December 20, 1989, at 104-105). It is EPA's belief that Congress intended nonroad vehicles and engines to be inclusive terms covering all manner and types of equipment not defined as motor vehicles, vehicles for competition, or stationary sources (see, e.g., H. Rep., Legislative History of the 1990 Amendments to the Clean Air Act, Committee on Energy and Commerce to accompany H.R. 3030, May 17, 1990, at 310). There is no evidence that Congress intended to limit the reach of its nonroad mandate to self-propelled vehicles; on the contrary, it appears that Congress used the term vehicle to include any carrier for the engine. Section 213 and the rest of the CAA provide EPA with authority to regulate nonroad equipment and particular applications of nonroad engines in nonroad equipment. The Act provides equal authority to regulate off-highway mobile cranes, which are nonroad vehicles, and lawnmowers, which are nonroad equipment. Moreover, the interpretation of EPA's authority suggested by the commenter would undermine the environmental and public health benefits of the nonroad emission reduction program by creating a gaping loophole. EPA can find no evidence that Congress intended the regulation of certain nonroad engines, vehicles, and equipment that cause or contribute to air pollution, but not the regulation of others. Finally, there is a practical interrelationship between an engine and the equipment that houses it or is powered by it. Equipment or vehicle characteristics may have a significant impact on the emissions associated with the operation of the engine. The nonroad engine definition relies to a great extent on this interrelationship between an engine and a piece of equipment to determine whether an engine is a mobile or stationary source. In the future development of the nonroad program, EPA may determine that it is most effective to test and certify a nonroad engine integrally with its related equipment, rather than separately. Additionally, it may become necessary and appropriate to regulate aspects of equipment to control fuel spillage, evaporative emissions, or refueling emissions. EPA believes that the CAA provides authority for such regulation. EPA does not believe Congress, in giving EPA the authority to regulate all nonroad engines, intended to create an artificial barrier between the engine and the equipment that houses it. Therefore, if EPA determines in future rulemakings that the most effective way to control emissions from nonroad engines is to regulate directly the nonroad equipment housing the engines, EPA shall do so using its authority under the Clean Air Act. V. Requirements of the Final Rule This section provides a general overview of the major elements of the final rule. A general discussion of comments submitted to EPA during the public comment periods is presented in section VI. A. Applicability The regulations of today's action apply to all new nonroad CI engines at or above 37 kW with certain exemptions and exclusions. Hereafter the engines included in this rule will be referred to as ``large nonroad CI engines.''
The vast majority of large nonroad CI engines currently being used and manufactured are diesel-fueled engines. The use of alternative fuels by nonroad engines will not be necessary to meet the emission standards. However, these regulations apply to large nonroad CI engines regardless of the fuel that is used (for example, diesel, compressed natural gas (CNG), rapeseed, methanol, ethanol, and blends). Provisions have been included which allow manufacturers to apply for Administrator approval of alternative test procedures if fuel other than diesel is to be used. B. Standards EPA is adopting the proposed NO<INF>X emission and smoke standards for all large nonroad CI engines at or above 37 kW produced on or after the implementation dates presented below. Furthermore, EPA is adopting standards for HC, CO, and PM emissions for engines at or above 130 kW, consistent with those standards adopted by California in sections 2420- 2427, chapter 11, title 13 of the California Code of Regulations, ``California Regulation for New 1996 and Later Heavy-duty Off-road Diesel Cycle Engines.''
All standards and units have been converted to metric in the final rule (discussed in more detail in section VI.A.). For ease of use, the tables below and in section V.C. show the English units parenthetically. The metric units, however, are the units used in the regulations and thus all affected parties must follow these units in complying with the standards promulgated today.
                                                                                                      Smoke A/L/
Net Power kW(Hp) HC g/kW-hr CO g/kW-hr NO<INF>X g/kW-hr PM g/kW-hr P\1\
                                                 (g/bH p-hr)  (g/bH p-hr)  (g/bH p-hr)  (g/bH p-hr)   (Percent) 

<gr-thn-eq>130 (<gr-thn-eq>175)................ 1.3 11.4 9.2 0.54 20/15/50
                                                       (1.0)        (8.5)        (6.9)        (0.4)             
<gr-thn-eq>75 to =130 (<gr-thn-eq>100 to <175). ........... ........... 9.2 ........... 20/15/50
                                                                                 (6.9)                          
<gr-thn-eq>37 to <75 (<gr-thn-eq>50 to <100)... ........... ........... 9.2 ........... 20/15/50
                                                                                (6.9)                           

\1\Smoke Opacity Standards are reported in terms of percent opacity during an acceleration mode, a lug mode and
  the peak opacity on either the acceleration or lug modes.
In addition, EPA is prepared to propose and adopt additional standards for HC, CO, and PM emissions for engines from 37 kW to less than 130 kW consistent with those to be adopted by the European Community (EEC) and the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (ECE) as soon as these groups finalize their requirements for HC, CO, and PM emissions. The European standards are currently projected to be as follows:
                                                              PM g/kW-hr
Net Power kW (Hp) HC g/kW-hr CO g/kW-hr (g/bHp-hr)
                                      (g/bHp-hr)  (g/bHp-hr)            

<gr-thn-eq>130...................... \1\1.3 5.0 \1\0.54 (<gr-thn-eq>175).................... (1.0) (3.7) (0.40) <gr-thn-eq>75 to <130............... 1.3 5.0 0.70 (<gr-thn-eq>100 to <175)............ (1.0) (3.7) (0.52) <gr-thn-eq>37 to <75................ 1.3 6.5 0.85 (<gr-thn-eq>50 to <100)............. (1.0) (4.8) (0.63)
\1\Consistent with the current California standards.
Note that the adopted CO standard for engines at or above 130 kW may be changed from 11.5 g/kW-hr to 5.0 g/kW-hr when the European rules are final. This would ensure consistency between EPA and the more stringent European standard. This is also compatible with California since engines certified to the lower European CO standard would clearly be below the California CO standard. C. Implementation Dates All engines produced by an engine manufacturer on or after January 1 of the implementation year specified below by power category must be certified by the engine manufacturer according to the requirements in effect for that year. No nonroad vehicle or equipment manufacturer may install in its vehicles or equipment nonroad engines manufactured after January 1 of the implementation year specified below unless such engines are certified engines. EPA expects nonroad vehicle and equipment manufacturers to begin installing certified engines as soon as they become available from engine manufacturers, although EPA understands that some transition period may be necessary for vehicle and equipment manufacturers to deplete their inventory. Early certification is allowed one year prior to the applicable implementation date for engines participating in the averaging, banking, and trading (ABT) program for NO<INF>X.
Engine size, kW (Hp) Implementation date
<gr-thn-eq>130 to <ls-thn-eq>560     January 1, 1996.                   
 (<gr-thn-eq>175 to <ls-thn-eq>750).                                    
<gr-thn-eq>75 to <130 (<gr-thn-      January 1, 1997.                   
 eq>100 to <175).                                                       
<gr-thn-eq>37 to <75 (<gr-thn-eq>50  January 1, 1998.                   
 to <100).                                                              
>560 (>750)........................  January 1, 2000.                   

D. Certification and Test Procedures
  1. Engine Family Selection
    EPA is adopting the engine family definition as proposed. EPA had expressed some concern in its proposal that, should it adopt HC, CO and PM emission standards in the final rule, it was uncertain whether manufacturers should be allowed to include engines with different numbers of cylinders or cylinder orientations in the same engine family. EPA argued that it was uncertain whether deterioration of HC, CO and PM emission performance would proceed at different rates in-use for engines with different numbers of cylinders. One commenter expressed a strong desire to be able to consolidate engine families as much as practicable. The commenter also reminded EPA of the substantial enforcement liability program in this rule that would provide adequate incentive to ensure a manufacturer makes reasonable use of the engine family flexibilities.
    The Agency is aware that additional built-in safeguards such as the manufacturers' burden to define engine families in such a way as to ensure all engine configurations have similar emission characteristics, and the manufacturers' recall liability if all engine configurations are not as durable as expected. The Agency has no additional data at this time to address its original concern. However, the Agency does believe that the enforcement provisions in this rule will provide incentive to manufacturers to ensure that their engines are properly grouped so that they can be appropriately represented by the selected test engines.
  2. Exhaust Emission Test Procedures
    The smoke test procedures are adopted as they were proposed. The gaseous emission 8-mode test procedures are finalized as proposed with minor revisions. These procedures apply to HC and CO emissions as well as NO<INF>X.
    For PM emission measurement, EPA is adopting the California test procedures finalized in Sections 2420-2427, Title 13 of the California Code of Regulations, ``California Regulation for New 1996 and Later Heavy-duty Off-road Diesel Cycle Engines,'' as amended by California Air Resources Board Resolution 92-2, described in CARB mailout #93-42 dated September 1, 1993. These procedures are incorporated by reference in the regulations.
    Manufacturers of engines that are not able to operate properly over the 8-mode or smoke test cycles (such as engines with constant speed governors) may petition the Administrator prior to certification to allow use of an alternative test procedure. Upon adequate demonstration of need, the Administrator may allow use of alternative procedures. If an engine is unable to be operated over the smoke test procedure, the manufacturer must submit an alternative test plan to the Administrator for approval in advance of any testing performed for certification purposes. Use of alternative test procedures to demonstrate exhaust emission compliance is discussed in Section VI.H.
  3. Certification Test Fuel
    EPA is adopting the certification test fuel specifications as proposed. This is because the most common diesel fuel available to nonroad engines will have a higher sulfur content than that required for highway CI engines. Furthermore, to ensure that no commercially available fuel is inadvertently excluded by this rule, EPA has broadened the band of fuel sulfur content to include all fuels ranging from greater than .05 percent to .5 percent fuel sulfur. However, as a provision of harmonizing with California emission standards, and explained below, EPA will allow engine manufacturers the option to use test fuel specified by California, which contains lower sulfur content. California's particulate standard is predicated on the use of low sulfur fuel, which is the State-wide fuel standard for both nonroad and highway engines. Therefore, the particulate standard EPA is adopting is likewise predicated on the use of low sulfur fuel. However, EPA cannot require testing on a fuel that is not widely available. To compensate for the effect of sulfur on particulate emissions, EPA is permitting two options for demonstrating compliance with those standards. First, EPA will allow testing on the low sulfur California-specified test fuel for compliance with all emission standards because sulfur content does not impact HC, CO or NO<INF>X emissions. Second, when testing is conducted with the higher sulfur federal certification fuel, the particulate measurement may be adjusted by using the following equation to reflect the effects of higher sulfur content of the fuel on particulate emissions:
PM<INF>adj = PM - [BSFC * 0.0917 *(FSF - USLF<INF>CA)] Where:
PM<INF>adj = adjusted measured PM level [g/Kw-hr] PM = measured weighted PM level [g/Kw-hr] BSFC = measured brake specific fuel consumption [G/Kw-hr] FSF = fuel sulfur weight fraction
USLF<INF>CA = upper sulfur level weight fraction of California specification.<SUP>13 \1\3Should European requirements be finalized using a different fuel sulfur level but maintaining the same PM emission standards as those adopted in this rule and allowing no adjustment for fuel sulfur content, EPA will consider revising its regulations to replace the upper sulfur level weight fractions from the California specification (that is, USLF<INF>CA) with the upper sulfur level weight fraction from the final European test fuel specification
(that is, USLF<INF>eu). This adjustment only applies to engines with no exhaust gas aftertreatment. No adjustment is provided for engines with exhaust gas aftertreatment.
The test fuel option selected by the manufacturer will not affect enforcement testing for the HC, CO, NO<INF>X and smoke standards. EPA may select either fuel, without constraints, for confirmatory or other compliance testing for all of the standards, except particulate. For particulate testing, EPA's options are constrained somewhat by the manufacturer's choice of test fuel. If a manufacturer chooses to test using low sulfur California test fuel, EPA would not use higher sulfur, with the associated adjustment factor, for official enforcement of the particulate standard. However, if a manufacturer chooses to test using the higher sulfur fuel, EPA will presume the manufacturer accepts the validity of the adjustment factor, in which case EPA could choose to do a particulate enforcement test using either the higher sulfur fuel with adjustment or the low sulfur fuel without adjustment. This issue is discussed further in section VI. I. below. 4. Certification Test Engine Selection
EPA has revised the proposed certification test engine selection criteria. The selection of an engine configuration within an engine family will be based on the most fuel injected per stroke of an injector at maximum power.
5. Labeling of Engines From Each Engine Family EPA is adopting the proposed requirement to label each engine; some minor modifications have been made to the proposal. 6. Definition of ``New''
EPA has added a definition of ``new'' as it pertains to nonroad engines, vehicles and equipment.
7. Other Requirements
EPA is adopting as proposed:
(a) The requirement to obtain a federal certificate for each engine family every model year;
(b) The recordkeeping and reporting requirements; (c) Provisions for EPA confirmatory testing with minor technical revisions; and
(d) The averaging, banking and trading provisions. 8. Fees
As discussed in the NPRM for this rulemaking, EPA is authorized under section 217 of the CAA to establish fees to recover compliance program costs associated with sections 206 and 207. EPA will propose to establish fees for today's nonroad compliance program at some future time, after associated costs are determined. E. Enforcement
  1. Prohibited Acts
    EPA is adopting provisions that will prohibit introducing engines into commerce in the U.S. which are not covered by a certificate of conformity issued by EPA. Additionally it will be a prohibited act to use a regulated but uncertified nonroad engine in nonroad vehicles or equipment.
  2. Selective Enforcement Auditing (SEA) With the exception of some revisions described below, the SEA program is being adopted as proposed. The large nonroad CI engine SEA program is an emission compliance program for new production nonroad engines and is authorized by CAA section 213. With this action EPA may issue a SEA test order for any engine family for which EPA has issued a certificate of conformity.
  3. Emission Defect Warranty
    EPA is adopting emission design and defect warranty requirements as proposed. Nonroad engine manufacturers will be required to warrant emission related components for a period of five years or 3,000 hours from the date of purchase by the ultimate purchaser. This warranty will help ensure the manufacturing of a durable emission system and will require the manufacturer to cover all repairs and replacements involving emission related components, at no cost to the ultimate purchaser, during the warranty period.
  4. Tampering Prohibitions
    EPA is adopting as proposed prohibitions against tampering with nonroad engines. Nonroad tampering provisions will help ensure that inuse engines remain in certified configurations and continue to comply with emission standards. All persons, will be prohibited from removing or rendering inoperative any device or element of design installed on or in a nonroad engine. The manufacturing, sale and installation of a part or component intended for use with a nonroad engine, where a principal effect of the part or component is to bypass, defeat, or render inoperative a device or element of design of the nonroad engine will also be prohibited.
  5. Importation Restrictions
    EPA is implementing the proposed restrictions on the importation of nonconforming nonroad engines. Today's action will permit independent commercial importers (ICIs) who hold valid certificates of conformity issued by EPA to import nonconforming nonroad engines. Under this program, the ICI must certify the engine to applicable U.S. regulations via the certification process before an engine is imported. ICIs will be responsible for assuring that subsequent to importation, the nonroad engines are properly modified and/or tested to comply with EPA's emission and other requirements over their useful lives. The ICIs will also be responsible for recalls, maintenance instructions, emission warranties, engine emission labeling, and maintaining adequate records in the same manner as an engine manufacturer. Today's action also provides certain exceptions to the restrictions on importing nonconforming nonroad engines. These exceptions are similar to the existing regulations on importing nonconforming motor vehicles and motor vehicle engines and include exemptions for repairs and alterations, testing, precertification, display, national security, hardship, nonroad engines greater than 20 original production years old, and certain nonroad engines proven to be identical, in all material respects, to their corresponding U.S. versions. These exceptions also include the exclusion of nonconforming engines used solely for competition.
  6. In-Use Enforcement
    EPA is adopting the proposed regulations subjecting nonroad engine manufacturers to the requirements of section 207 of the CAA. Under the adopted regulations EPA has the authority to recall engines which do not comply with emission standards in-use. As proposed, the in-use testing liability period will be up to seven years or 6,000 hours, which ever occurs first. The actual repair period for which a manufacturer must remedy nonconformities would not be limited by actual years or hours, thus any resulting recall will apply to all engines of the recall family, regardless of the years or hours of an individual engine.
    In-use compliance with emission standards will be determined based on test results using the same test procedure as that used in certification. EPA is modeling its large nonroad CI engine recall program after section 207 of the CAA and therefore the Administrator may require manufacturers to recall applicable engines if a substantial number of properly maintained and used engines are found to be out of conformity with the regulations issued under section 213 of the CAA.
  7. Defect Reporting
    EPA is adopting the proposed emission defect reporting regulations which require manufacturers to report to EPA emission-related defects that affect a given class or category of engines. The emission defect reporting regulations also specify procedural and reporting requirements for manufacturers that initiate voluntary emission recalls.
  8. Exemptions
    EPA is adopting the proposed regulations which allow manufacturers and other persons, where appropriate, to request exemptions from regulation for certain purposes. These purposes include testing, display, national security, export, and for manufacturer-owned and precertification nonroad engines.
VI. Public Participation and Discussion of Comments EPA held a public hearing on June 25, 1993 at which testimony was given by 14 individuals, including representatives from equipment and engine manufacturers and states. The public comment period was open until July 27, 1993. EPA received over 80 written comments during this time. In addition, meetings were requested by two organizations and held during the comment period. As mentioned previously, the public comment period was reopened from October 4, 1993 through October 25, 1993. During this period, EPA received additional comments which were given further consideration in developing the final rule. The discussion of major comments and EPA's responses are divided into general categories. More detailed Agency responses to comments may be found in the ``Response to Comments'' document in the docket for this rulemaking.
In addition, a related rule concerning preemption of state nonroad regulations was proposed at 56 FR 45866, September 6, 1991. A public hearing was conducted on September 20, 1991. Many industries presented comments through an association or individually. Represented at the hearing and in written comments are the following: engine manufacturers; manufacturers and dealers of various types of equipment including agricultural, construction, mining, utility, and lawn and garden; manufacturers of emission controls; railroads; manufacturers of industrial trucks; the San Diego Country Air Pollution Control District; and the State of California. EPA considered these comments in promulgating this final rule. A. Conversion of Standards and Measures to Metric Units EPA's proposed regulation presented standards and measures in nonmetric units, with metric units given parenthetically. Comments were received requesting that, for purposes of harmonization with Europe, EPA present all standards and measures in metric units, forgoing the non-metric units altogether. EPA has the authority to do so under the Metric Conversion Act of 1975 and Executive Order of July 25, 1991. Therefore, EPA is adopting metric units in the final rule. In the final rule, the metric power equivalents (kilowatts (kW)) given for horsepower units in two cases are different from the proposed equivalents. The 131 kW category in the NPRM is now 130 kW, and the 559 kW category is now 560 kW. EPA was requested to adopt the 130 and 560 kW categories because they are in harmony with categories currently being developed by the European Community. An engine manufacturers' association stated that so doing would not include or exclude any engines that would not otherwise have been included or excluded in EPA's proposed rule. EPA agrees that a one kW change will not significantly affect the engine family implementation schedule. The units in the tables of standards and implementation dates in this preamble show the non-metric equivalents. The regulatory language is exclusively metric. B. Emission Standards
  1. HC, CO, and PM Emission Standards
    EPA proposed NO<INF>X and smoke standards and did not propose standards for HC, CO, and PM. Since NO<INF>X emission was demonstrated in the draft Regulatory Support Document to be largely unaffected by transient operation, EPA is confident that an emission standard based on the adopted steady-state 8-mode test procedures for NO<INF>X will result in a sizable in-use emission reduction. Likewise for smoke, the adopted on-highway smoke test procedures have both transient and steady-state operating modes, giving EPA confidence that the necessary technologies will be applied to meet the smoke standards which will result in actual in-use emission reduction. However, in its proposed rule, the Agency reasoned that sufficient data and analyses had not been generated to adequately demonstrate that the 8-mode test procedures are representative of potential transient operation occurring in actual use. Since HC, CO, and PM emissions typically increase during transient operation, the Agency was not confident that standards for these three pollutants on the adopted steady-state 8-mode test procedures would result in real emission reduction in actual use and, thus, proposed not to regulate them. However, EPA did request comment on the appropriateness of adopting standards for these pollutants. In particular, EPA requested comment on whether it should adopt California's standards for these pollutants. State and local agencies, environmental groups, health agency officials, and engine industry representatives all requested that standards for HC, CO, and PM be included in the rule. The industry argued that, while adequate data may not have been generated to establish an emission reduction benefit of the additional standards, adoption of the additional standards is critical to worldwide marketing strategies which require regulatory harmony between the U.S. and foreign government entities. The industry commenters claim, in this context, that by harmonizing with the California standards and the projected European standards presented in Section V.B., EPA would actually reduce the cost to an engine manufacturer which would not be compelled to build a different version of its engine for U.S. consumption than would be built for the rest of the world. Arguments were presented that in any case there would be no harm in regulating these additional pollutant emissions and there might be some consequential emission control or at least a capping effect on HC, CO, and PM emissions.
    EPA is committed to providing regulatory harmonization when it can be done without compromising U.S. environmental goals. Since HC, CO, and PM emissions are typically higher during transient operation, EPA maintains its position that there is too much uncertainty about the ability of the existing steady state test procedures to accurately predict those emissions from in-use nonroad engines. Therefore, EPA believes it is technically incorrect to claim emission reduction benefits for HC, CO, and PM emissions as measured by the test procedure being adopted. However, at the same time, EPA believes that adopting these standards will not compromise U.S. nationally uniform environmental goals.
    In reaching the decision to regulate HC, CO, and PM, EPA had to consider any additional costs which might be imposed, and queried the industry during the public comment period. Engine manufacturers responded that these additional standards would not result in added cost, or that any added costs would be offset by the efficiency gained by having harmonized standards. On the basis of these comments, EPA is concluding that adopting HC, CO, and PM standards will not result in increased cost burden.
    EPA is not incorporating HC, CO, and PM into the averaging, banking and trading option. The flexibility provided by this option is desirable for NO<INF>X compliance, where there are quantifiable environmental benefits to be gained. However, because HC, CO and PM standards have been promulgated solely for harmonization with California and Europe (neither of which allow ABT), and because the benefits for HC, CO, and PM are not similarly quantifiable, ABT is not appropriate for HC, CO, and PM. Moreover, the burden to the Agency and to industry of tracking and enforcing ABT for HC, CO, and PM would defeat the Agency's intent to minimize such burdens to the degree that the Agency would reconsider its decision to adopt those standards at all, an option the Agency is not willing to choose.
  2. Smoke Standards
    One commenter questioned EPA's authority to regulate smoke emissions, stating that EPA did not demonstrate as required in CAA section 213(a)(4) that smoke significantly contributes to air pollution that may reasonably be anticipated to endanger public health or welfare. EPA made a finding in the NPRM that smoke significantly contributes to air pollution, based on smoke's impact on visibility. As evidence of smoke's significant contribution to air pollution, EPA specifically cited in its draft Regulatory Support Document the agreement to reduce smoke from the Navajo Generating Station to improve visibility in the Grand Canyon. EPA discussed in the NPRM why smoke may reasonably be anticipated to endanger both public health and welfare. EPA stated that ``there are indications that visible smoke may have an adverse effect on health'' (58 FR 28809, 28845). The particles that make up smoke, about 2.5 microns in diameter, are of a size that reflects and refracts light. These particles are sufficiently small to be inhaled into the lower lung cavities, thus posing a potential health threat to the inhaler. See, for example, volume 329 of the New England Journal of Medicine (December 9, 1993, p. 1753) for a discussion of the association between particulate air pollution and mortality rates. EPA also cited damage through soiling of urban buildings, homes, cars and other property. EPA has met the statutory mandate of CAA section 213(a)(4) for smoke, and stands by its assessments presented in the NPRM and RSD for this rulemaking. Hence, EPA is retaining the smoke standards as proposed.
C. Lower Emission Standards Environmentalists and states requested that EPA commit to a second phase of emission standards for new large nonroad CI engines on an ``aggressive'' timeline. They are satisfied with the level of the standard only on an interim basis and want to quickly move to a more stringent standard. One commenter expressed concern that, without specifying a deadline for promulgating a second phase of emission standards in this rule, manufacturers will be slow to cooperate with EPA in developing the new test procedures. Engine manufacturers have asked for assurances that they will have from five to eight years of ``regulatory stability'' before more stringent standards are promulgated, in order to amortize their investment in the current standards.
EPA believes that more stringent emission standards should not be promulgated until the existing test cycle has been verified to be representative, or until a more representative test cycle has been developed. EPA is currently working with engine manufacturers to evaluate actual in-use operating conditions and the test procedures adopted in this rule. These data will be used to determine the necessary modifications to the test procedures to ensure that more stringent emission standards in the future result in actual in-use emission reductions.
EPA has every intention of moving forward to determine the most appropriate test procedures to use in future regulation of the engines covered in this rule. EPA has found that coordination with industry on clearly technical projects such as this is most beneficial since it allows the Agency to receive early input as procedures are being developed. Such early feedback creates an atmosphere of consensusbuilding and allows the Agency to promulgate rules that are more equitable, efficient and effective. At this point, however, EPA cannot make assurances that it will provide engine manufacturers ``five to eight years of regulatory stability,'' and neither can it commit to promulgating more stringent standards on an ``aggressive'' timeline. D. Exemptions The American Mining Congress and other commenters in the mining industry requested that surface mining equipment be exempted from regulation since, according to the commenters, mining equipment operates well outside nonattainment areas. One commenter within the mining industry suggested that regulation of mining equipment should be on a case-by-case basis. In other words, if the mining equipment at a site is shown to contribute to ozone or CO nonattainment, the equipment at that site should be subject to regulation. As an alternative, these commenters suggested horsepower cutoffs ranging from 500 to 750 horsepower, above which nonroad equipment would be exempted from compliance. These commenters also took exception to EPA's inclusion of mining equipment in the construction equipment category, stating that mining equipment is larger and more specialized than construction equipment. Further, they stated that while construction equipment may be used at a mine site, mining equipment is never used on a typical urban construction site. These commenters also questioned EPA's application of the proposed regulations to mining equipment since emissions from such equipment were not included in the analysis contained in the Nonroad Study.
The Agency sees no justifiable reason for exempting from regulation all mining equipment or mining equipment above certain horsepower cutoffs. The Agency is obliged to regulate all classes or categories of new nonroad engines that cause or contribute (without reference to significance) to ozone or CO pollution in more than one nonattainment area. The Agency believes that such equipment, even if operating outside nonattainment areas, is capable of contributing to ozone nonattainment and, therefore, the Agency cannot justify an exemption of mining equipment.
Regarding whether mining equipment is being inappropriately included in the construction equipment category, the Agency believes that mining equipment should not be treated as a separate class of equipment. There is acknowledged crossover of equipment used on construction and mining sites. For example, excavators, off-highway trucks, crushing equipment, rubber tired loaders and dozers, and crawler tractors are types of equipment commonly used by both mining and construction industries. While some equipment may currently be used only at mining sites, there is no way to predict future equipment use with certainty. Given the high degree of similarity between construction equipment and equipment used in mines, EPA believes that it is justified in treating equipment used in mining as a subcategory of construction equipment. EPA is not required, in determining classes and categories of nonroad engines or vehicles, to subdivide such engines into small subcategories of engines, each of which may have less of an impact on nonattainment than the broader category in which they are included.
Moreover, it should be noted that the American Mining Congress specifically stated in its comments in the recent EPA rulemaking on preemption of state standards for nonroad engines and vehicles that surface mining equipment should be considered ``construction equipment'' in the context of that rulemaking (EPA Docket No. A-91-18). In addition, EPA held a meeting with the American Mining Congress on July 22, 1993, and asked for specific information to support their request for exemption from the proposed regulations. Such information requests included specific dollar figures for the technology needed to comply, a component level breakdown of costs, annual equipment sales and horsepower ranges of mining equipment and other information specifically targeted toward the impacts of mining equipment on ozone and CO nonattainment.<SUP>14 As of October 25, 1993, the close of this rulemaking's second comment period, the Agency had not received this information.

\1\4A complete breakdown of the information requested, as well as a summary of the meeting, is contained in Docket #A-91-24, Item No. IV-E-01.

Regarding the comment that mining equipment operates well outside of nonattainment areas, the American Mining Congress submitted as part of its public comment a report from the TRC Environmental Corporation which states that 40 mine sites are located in ozone nonattainment areas.<SUP>15 Moreover, EPA is not required to make determinations of nonroad contributions to air pollution on a site by site basis, or to regulate on a site by site basis; CAA section 213 requires a national program based on an aggregate significance determination.
\1\5``Analysis of Nonroad Engine Emissions in the Mining Industry,'' TRC Environmental Corporation, July 1993, p. 1.
Commenters suggested the Agency use varying horsepower cutoffs above which nonroad engines should not be regulated. The main rationale given by commenters was that the technology improvements and/or design changes to these larger engines would be too costly. EPA has received very little data directly addressing the actual costs anticipated for these changes, and no information was provided detailing the specific unique high cost technologies that these engines would need, even after the specific request by EPA discussed above. As discussed in section VII, EPA agrees that the cost of compliance for engines over 560 kW (750 horsepower) would be more than the average cost per engine estimated in this rule. EPA uses the net present value of the retail price increase per engine reported in this rule to estimate the cost of this regulation to society, not to predict the cost of any particular engine covered by this rule. While the Agency did not do a cost breakout by engine size, EPA's assessment of the limited cost data submitted by one manufacturer of engines greater than 560 kW suggests that the retail price of these larger engines could increase by approximately $100 per 75 kW due to this regulation. Therefore, in absolute terms, the cost is greater for larger engines. However, in relative terms, the price increase for larger engines only represents about one percent of the total cost of the equipment in which the engine is used. On average, this represents a slightly lower percentage price increase than for smaller engines covered by this rule. EPA has determined that this level of increase for extremely high cost machinery is reasonable.
EPA also received several comments stating that certain farm equipment, skid steer loaders in particular, should be exempted from regulation because they do not significantly contribute to ozone nonattainment. As discussed above, EPA is not required to make a significance determination for every category of nonroad engine it intends to regulate. The significance determination applies only to the initial determination regarding emissions from all nonroad engines and vehicles. Once that determination is made, the Agency shall promulgate regulations for all classes and categories that contribute (without reference to significance) to nonattainment in more than one area. The Nonroad Study clearly shows that farm equipment air pollution causes or contributes to nonattainment in several of the nonattainment areas studied.
With regard to specific subcategories of farm equipment, EPA is not required to make determinations regarding every subcategory of equipment that it intends to regulate. The Senate, in fact, instructed EPA not to disaggregate the universe of nonroad engines into small subcategories.<SUP>16 Therefore, given EPA's finding regarding farm equipment, skid steer loaders and other subcategories of farm equipment will not be exempted from the regulations promulgated in this notice.
\1\6Senate Report 101-228, p. 104. The Senate provisions regarding nonroad engines were ultimately rejected in favor of the House of Representatives' provisions, but the language in the Report indicates the intent of Congress in determining the breadth of categories.

E. Particulate Matter Test Procedures EPA is adopting by reference the PM test procedures adopted by California in Sections 2420-2427, Chapter 11, title 13 of the California Code of Regulations, ``California Regulation for New 1996 and Later Heavy-Duty Off-Road Diesel Cycle Engines.'' California developed its test procedures by combining portions of the June 2 and June 30, 1992 versions of the test procedures being developed by the International Standards Organization as ISO-8178 test procedures recommended practices.
In determining the PM test procedures to adopt in the final rule, EPA considered the need for harmonization and enforceability. EPA determined that the California PM test procedures meet these two needs. First, this procedure ensures harmonization with the State of California, allowing manufacturers to design one engine for both the California and federal markets. The California procedures include the full range of the ISO-8178 recommended practices as published in June 1992, providing wide latitude for the conditions and methods used for PM measurement. EPA is not concerned with allowing the engine manufacturers to use the full latitude of ISO-8178 for certification testing because, as previously discussed, no PM emission reduction benefits are being claimed, and EPA has the ability to perform in-use compliance testing over the entire range of the ISO-8178 procedures. EPA is confident that its ability to perform compliance testing using any procedure within the boundaries of ISO-8178 will ensure that engine manufacturers use good judgment in selecting their specific PM test procedures. At the same time, EPA recognizes the potential burden of liability for emission compliance over the entire range of conditions specified in ISO-8178. This burden results from an engine manufacturer's responsibility to comply with emission standards under any test conditions specified by the test procedures. Historically, when a range of test conditions exist, manufacturers choose to test with the conditions which are worst-case for emissions performance. To the extent that a manufacturer is unable to determine with certainty the worst-case conditions, it may be necessary to perform a number of emission tests which bracket the range of test condition combinations within the ISO-8178 procedures to ensure that the worst-case emissions are accounted for. Thus the burden to the manufacturer is increased testing dictated by the level of risk that a particular engine family would fail EPA testing (compliance or in-use) due to an unaccounted-for test condition specified in ISO-8178. However, EPA believes that the overriding concern expressed in the comments for harmonization outweighs the potential burden of liability to comply with a broad test procedure. Furthermore, the Agency does not have an alternative test procedure option that would ensure harmonization at this time. EPA is satisfied that the adopted PM test procedures are implementable and enforceable. The Agency is prepared to review any proposals from the nonroad manufacturing industry to modify any portions of the PM test procedures that would narrow the scope of test conditions while maintaining the integrity of the procedures. EPA is not prepared to make its own proposal to tighten the test procedure specifications at this time as it might negatively impact harmonization for an emittant for which EPA is claiming no emission benefit in this rule.
EPA considered adopting a modified version of its current onhighway engine test procedures for particulate contained in 40 CFR part 86, subpart N. This would address the flexibility issues regarding the ISO-8178 procedure, because subpart N has tighter measurement tolerances and specific methodologies and procedures for emission measurement. However, EPA did not have an effective means to address the various needs of the different manufacturers (that originally led to the broad range of options in ISO-8178) in the time frame of this rule without adversely affecting some manufacturers more than others. Additionally, this approach presented some risk that the test procedures developed from EPA's current regulations would contain some elements not in harmony with California and Europe. Since EPA believes the California PM test procedures will meet its needs and ensure harmony, development of its own procedures based on subpart N was determined less desirable at this time. Finally, EPA considered, but rejected, adoption of the most recent United Nation draft version of ISO-8178. This draft represents the most current development of these test procedures and is compatible with current European plans. However, the United Nation's draft version of ISO-8178 must still go through a review process that could result in a number of additional changes and will likely take one to two years before being adopted. If EPA adopted the draft United Nations version, the Agency could eventually find itself to be in harmony with neither the California version nor the final adopted European version of ISO- 8178. F. Smoke Test Procedures Commenters requested that EPA revise the on-highway smoke procedures in 40 CFR 86, Subpart I, which were proposed for this rule. The same revisions were requested under a separate EPA action that specifically focuses on technical clarification on the subpart I procedures. Since part 89 regulations directly reference the part 86 subpart I procedures, EPA will not consider these comments in this rule. Any revisions adopted under the separate EPA action of technical amendments to part 86 subpart I procedures will likewise apply to engines certified under part 89.
Manufacturers point out that this test was specifically designed for on-highway truck engines and is less applicable to nonroad engine usage, but agree that this test is the best available at this time. In their comments, engine manufacturers agreed to use the on-highway smoke test procedures until more representative and globally harmonized smoke test procedures can be developed.
EPA is working closely with Europe and other government agencies as well as with voluntary standard-setting organizations to develop new smoke test procedures. These procedures are not sufficiently developed at this time to reference or adopt.
EPA is willing to use cooperatively developed and harmonized smoke test procedures that it determines meet its needs to control in-use smoke emissions. A mechanism has been provided in this rule to allow the use of such procedures via the alternative test procedures approval process. With this process, the manufacturer requests EPA approval to use the alternative test procedures in advance of certification. EPA has authority to grant such a request if the procedures are determined to be equivalent or better than the promulgated procedures. In the absence of a ``world-wide'' smoke procedure, EPA is confident the adopted procedures will reduce smoke emissions and will ensure harmonization with California. California has pointed out it has modified its test procedures somewhat by allowing the use of an in-line smokemeter. EPA has included provisions by which a manufacturer may use alternative measuring equipment upon demonstration that it correlates with the current opacity meter. G. Use of the On-highway Federal Test Procedure (FTP) EPA has decided not to allow use of the on-highway FTP for any aspect of nonroad engine certification. Based on data received during the comment period and discussed in the Response to Comments document, the ability of the on-highway test cycle to predict nonroad NO<INF>X emissions for some types of engines is uncertain. In addition, even those commenters in support of the on-highway FTP option stated that they would likely make minimal use of it. These reasons form the basis of EPA's decision not to adopt this option. H. Alternate Test Procedures for Constant Speed Engines A number of engine manufacturers requested that EPA allow use of an alternate test procedure for engines that use constant speed governors. These engines are typically used on applications such as generator sets that must be capable of holding one precise speed during operation. Commenters have stated that these engines are not properly represented by, and may not be capable of operating over, the 8-mode test procedures. Commenters recommended that EPA allow use of the ISO 8178- D2 test procedures (2-mode) for constant speed engines. EPA has a mechanism in the regulations that would allow this request for alternate test procedures to be made with full technical justification. Insufficient data were presented for EPA to determine the need and appropriateness of adopting the specific ISO 8178-D2 test procedures for constant speed engines in this final rule. However, there may be adequate technical justification for such an alternate test procedure. EPA has made available in the regulations provisions by which an engine manufacturer may propose to the Administrator the use of an alternate test procedure with adequate demonstration. This would be the appropriate mechanism for manufacturers of constant speed engines should they determine that the 8-mode test procedures are unrepresentative for their engines. I. Certification Test Fuel EPA is adopting test fuel requirements which allow an engine manufacturer to submit data either using a test fuel that falls within the specification in the proposed regulations, modified to expand the fuel sulfur range to greater than .05 percent to .5 percent fuel sulfur, or a lower sulfur test fuel that is consistent with the test fuel to be used in California. EPA retains the right to perform confirmatory or in-use enforcement testing using either test fuel. EPA modified the fuel sulfur concentration range of its proposed test fuel based on concerns that the range specified may inadvertently preclude the use of a fuel that could be available for use now or in the future. For example, the current proposal in Europe specifies a test fuel with sulfur content ranging from .1 percent to .2 percent. Should the final European requirements specify such a fuel in the future, EPA's proposal would not have allowed use of this fuel. As this is not EPA's intent, the Agency chose to broaden the range of fuel sulfur content specified in Table 4 to Appendix A of Subpart D in Part 89 of today's regulation.
EPA proposed that all nonroad engines be certified using test fuel with a sulfur content of 0.2 to 0.5 percent sulfur by weight. EPA reasoned that although federal on-highway and California state-wide sulfur specifications will be .03 to .05 percent sulfur by weight, some diesel fuel producers will continue to provide fuel with a higher sulfur content for 49-state nonroad use. EPA believes some producers will decide not to incur the cost of purchasing and operating hydrotreating equipment necessary for sulfur removal in the absence of a requirement to provide low sulfur fuel for the federal nonroad segment of the market. Therefore, it is likely that the fuel available to the majority of nonroad engines will be higher sulfur fuel. Manufacturers requested to certify on low sulfur fuel because it will save them the cost of performing an extra test (that is, one on high sulfur fuel for the federal rule and one on low sulfur fuel for California). They argued that because the sulfur content of the fuel does not influence the production of NO<INF>X emission and smoke, they should be allowed to use low sulfur fuel for certification testing. EPA believes that using fuel specifications of commercially available fuel for certification testing is an important demonstration of emission performance of in-use nonroad engines. EPA acknowledges that, in this case, the sulfur content of the test fuel will not impact either NO<INF>X or smoke emissions. However, EPA has agreed to adopt PM standards for the purposes of harmonization with California and Europe. It is generally accepted that fuel sulfur has a noticeable impact on PM emissions. The impact of fuel sulfur on PM, NO<INF>X and smoke emissions is discussed further in the Response to Comments document. Since fuel sulfur does have an impact on PM emissions, PM emissions in the federal fleet will be higher in actual use than in the California fleet where the only available fuel will have low sulfur content. While this rationale would argue against allowing use of low sulfur certification fuel, at the same time, it is likely that the engines certified on low sulfur fuel will have no higher PM emission in actual use than would have resulted had EPA promulgated only NO<INF>X and smoke emission standards. Because harmonization, rather than emission benefits, is the driving factor behind EPA's decision to impose the PM standard, EPA sees no need to increase the testing burden by requiring a different certification fuel specification to demonstrate compliance with the PM standard.
For these reasons, EPA will, at this time, allow engine manufacturers the option to use low sulfur test fuel as specified in the regulatory language and consistent with California regulations. EPA may not continue to allow this option in future regulations where emission benefits for PM reduction are claimed, unless EPA is satisfied that the low sulfur test fuel is the fuel generally used by the regulated engines. Manufacturers using the higher sulfur test fuel may normalize the PM emission results with the equation discussed in section V.D.3. J. Certification Test Engine Selection EPA proposed that the test engine selected to represent an engine family be a ``worst case emitter.'' This proposal allowed each manufacturer to use its best technical judgment based on unique understanding of the specific engine design it is certifying. The flexibility of such a methodology could result in the most cost effective and most accurate selections, because the selection would be tailored to the specific engine family being considered. Engine manufacturers were not comfortable taking on the uncertainty of choosing their own ``worst case'' test engine, pointing out that ``worst case'' is ambiguous. For example, what is worst case for NO<INF>X may not be worst case for smoke. EPA is aware of this tendency for ``worst case'' to be emission specific. For that reason, in the past, the federal on-highway rules and CARB's rule have specified that the engine selected for certification testing must be the one that injects the most fuel per stroke of an injector at maximum power. This approach generally results in the selection of the least efficient design within the engine family. While this approach is more prescriptive than the proposal, it generally results in more consistency and is more likely to assure the selection of worst case for at least some of the emittants. It gives manufacturers a more defined program and creates less administrative burden than the proposed method which required manufacturers and EPA to make determinations and evaluations for each engine family. For the reasons discussed above, EPA is adopting this more traditional engine selection criteria--most fuel per stroke of an injector at maximum power--in the final rule. K. Miscellaneous Certification Issues
  1. Engine Labeling
    Comments were received requesting that EPA modify some of the proposed engine labeling requirements to be consistent with California regulations. Some of the modifications requested were wording changes. Others involved deleting or changing labeling requirements. EPA's response to these requests is included in the Response to Comments document. One request for a modification had the potential for a more significant impact on industry. This request was to add a provision requiring ``supplemental labels'' to be installed by the equipment manufacturer should the original engine label be obscured after engine installation. EPA believes this provision would impose an additional burden on the equipment manufacturers (in the form of label costs and recordkeeping to ensure the correct label was placed on the equipment) and that no significant benefit would be gained. Thus, EPA is not requiring the use of supplemental labels, but will not prohibit equipment manufacturers from using such labels, provided the labels meet the labeling requirements set forth in the regulation.
  2. Requiring Yearly Certification, Accepting California and European Certificates
    Comments were received requesting that EPA not require yearly certification in cases where no changes to the engine family were made. EPA is retaining this requirement. It believes that the burden imposed on manufacturers in cases where no changes are made is minimal (no additional testing required and only the resubmission of paperwork from the previous year), and that yearly certification ensures continuity and equitable treatment among manufacturers. A commenter also requested that EPA accept certification by California or Europe in lieu of federal certification for reasons of economy. EPA's on-highway certification program requires that every vehicle sold in the United States be covered by a federal certificate of conformity. On-highway manufacturers are permitted to ``carry across'' emission data from testing performed to demonstrate compliance with California regulations to satisfy federal requirements. This is possible because the test procedures are identical. For the nonroad certification program, EPA envisions that similar certification and carryover/carry across policies will be in effect, which will allow manufacturers to use the test data from a test performed for European or California certification to satisfy federal requirements as long as the manufacturer provides evidence that the procedures used comply with the federal regulations. It is EPA's responsibility to assure compliance with federal regulations. Manufacturers should be assured, however, that the consistency and quality of the California certification program is such that engine families certified by California will very likely receive federal certification. At this time, European regulations are not final, so EPA cannot yet officially harmonize its requirements with Europe. Therefore, EPA is finalizing its proposal to require an annual federal certificate for each engine family.
  3. Technical Certification Test Procedure Revisions Comments were provided on subparts D and E of the regulatory language, dealing with certification test equipment and test procedures. In some cases, the comments were corrections of typographical errors or inconsistencies within the regulatory language. In other cases, EPA was requested to modify technical aspects of its proposed procedure. EPA adopted some, but not all of, the requested changes. These are discussed in the Response to Comments Document.
L. Implementation Dates EPA is adopting the implementation schedule as proposed. Environmental and state organizations commented that EPA should shorten the total implementation period, stating that staggering implementation up to the year 2000 would delay important emissions benefits. On the other hand, engine manufacturers asked for one to two years additional time, citing costs and facility constraints. Equipment manufacturers also asked for one year to eighteen months to implement necessary equipment changes.
In addressing state and environmental concerns, EPA considered a number of factors in its phase-in schedule determination. First, the category of engines to be regulated in 1996 represents about 30 percent of the total population. This first group includes engines similar to existing on-highway engines which can directly utilize the on-highway emission control strategies and will produce a substantial early benefit. The other three categories of engines belong to a manufacturing segment of the nonroad industry that has, for the most part, not previously been subject to EPA emission standards. Manufacturers of these categories of engines have neither the facilities in place to collect required information nor staff with experience in the certification process. Further, the phase-in schedule was designed to allow time for the technical development which will be needed for the category of smaller-sized engines to comply with the standards. Finally, over 95 percent of the total engine population to be regulated will be in compliance by the 1998 model year. The final category (in the year 2000, engines at or above 560 kW) represents a small percentage of the yearly sales population. EPA believes that engine and equipment manufacturers have been provided enough flexibility in this rule (through such features as ABT for NO<INF>X and staggered schedules) to allow enough lead time for them to make any necessary changes or modifications by the implementation date. Engine manufacturers have stated that they intend to use the flexibilities of this rule to minimize the impact of these regulations on their equipment manufacturer customers. EPA designed the phase-in schedule so that smaller engines, which will be more difficult to control to the adopted NO<INF>X standard, and equipment using these engines, which may require the most modification due to tighter packaging constraints, have an additional one to two years for development before regulation. Furthermore, early banking allows manufacturers to selectively forego modifying specific models by collecting credits one year in advance of implementation from engines that have been made to comply with the NO<INF>X standards before the implementation date of the standard. Finally, ABT provides to manufacturers of that small percentage of engines requiring extensive modification the ongoing option to avoid situations where high cost or tight time constraints make modifications unreasonable. Therefore, EPA is retaining the implementation schedule as proposed. No additional time is being granted to engine, vehicle or equipment manufacturers. However, EPA will allow vehicle and equipment manufacturers a reasonable amount of time after the implementation dates for the different engine categories so that the equipment and vehicle manufacturers can clear their inventory of unregulated engines. M. In-use Enforcement EPA proposed an in-use recall program which included testing of inuse engines. EPA believes that a critical element in the success of its nonroad program is assuring that manufacturers build engines that continue to meet emission standards beyond the certification and production stages.
Under the adopted regulations, EPA has the authority to recall engines which do not comply with emission standards in-use. As proposed, the in-use testing liability period will be up to seven years or 6,000 hours, whichever occurs first. This represents 70 to 75 percent of the nonroad engine average expected useful life. The repair period for which a manufacturer must remedy nonconformities would not be limited by actual years or hours; thus any resulting recall may be required to be applied to all engines of the recall family, regardless of the years or hours of an individual engine. In-use compliance with emission standards will be determined based on test results using the same test procedure as that used in certification. One commenter expressed concern that EPA's recall program carefully select in-use engines which have been properly maintained and used and that are representative of engines in-use. EPA acknowledges the concern of this commenter. The Agency conducts its on-highway recall program with careful attention to compliance with the requirements of the CAA concerning proper maintenance and use, and will continue to do so for the nonroad program, although differences between uses for on-highway and nonroad equipment may require certain deviations from the onhighway program. EPA is modeling its large nonroad CI engine recall program after section 207 of the CAA and therefore the Administrator may require manufacturers to recall applicable engines if a substantial number of properly maintained and used engines are found to be out of conformity with the regulations issued under section 213 of the CAA. The recall regulations adopted today provide procedures and requirements for manufacturers of engines for which a determination of nonconformity has been made. Such requirements include notification to be sent to engine owners, the manufacturer's remedial plan and EPA approval of the plan, and procedures to be followed in the event that the manufacturer requests a public hearing to contest the Administrator's finding of nonconformity. N. Useful Life EPA is adopting the definition of useful life as proposed with additional conditions. The useful life of engines covered by this rule is ten years or 8,000 hours, whichever comes first. Further, the useful life ends when the engine is scrapped or rebuilt. EPA is adding a provision allowing the manufacturer to apply to the Administrator for a shorter useful life period for engines that are subject to severe service in seasonal equipment or that are designed specifically for lower useful life hours to match equipment life. Engine useful life defines the period of time a manufacturer is liable for the emissions that the engine emits. In-use surveillance emission testing may be conducted at any time by EPA to determine if an engine family, after some time in use, is still meeting emission standards. EPA is adopting an in-use testing and recall program based on testing for a period of seven years or 6,000 hours, representing 70 to 75 percent of the average expected useful life for nonroad engines. Therefore, while the manufacturer's liability for its engines covers the full useful life, evaluation of an engine family's in-use compliance will be based on those engines within the engine family that have attained 70 to 75 percent or less of their expected useful life. This not only allows EPA to find more properly maintained and used engines, but also allows for variation in the durability of different engine configurations within the same engine family without selecting engines that are at the end of their useful life. While generally agreeing with the ten year/8,000 hour useful life for most engines, manufacturers expressed their concern that some engine families are expected to have a useful life less than 8,000 hours. These engines are designed to be used in severe conditions, often in seasonal equipment, or equipment with a short useful life. Manufacturers are concerned that, should all engines be assumed to last for 8,000 hours, in-use testing of these severe application engines at 6,000 hours (that is, 75 percent of the useful life) would unfairly penalize severe application engines that could in fact be outside of their designed shorter useful life. EPA understands that such a situation could exist, and thus is providing means for the manufacturer to petition the Administrator for an alternative useful life as stated previously. Solid engineering data should accompany the request so that a reliable engineering judgment can be made. Two commenters requested that EPA adopt a shorter useful life period for engine families with individual cylinder displacement below a specified volume. It appears that this suggestion was intended to provide a straightforward method to administer useful life at the time of certification. However, EPA is not aware of a supportable technical rationale that would suggest there is correlation between cylinder volume and useful life, or that engines with smaller cylinder volumes wear out faster than engines with larger cylinder volumes. Smaller engines are also installed in smaller equipment and the relative work expectation is no greater than larger engines in larger equipment. Most engines covered by this rule are built to operate at full load/rated speed most of the time. Therefore, in relative terms, engines are generally equally stressed during their lifetime regardless of their size or power. For these reasons, EPA does not believe it is appropriate to define a shorter useful life for all engines under a specified cylinder volume. EPA has provided a means for a manufacturer to provide evidence that would allow severe service engines to be held to a shorter useful life. O. Locomotive Engines EPA proposed to exclude engines used to propel locomotives from this rulemaking, as regulation of such engines is being undertaken separately. EPA did not, however, exclude other engines operated on locomotives from this rulemaking. EPA requested comment as to whether such other engines (``auxiliary engines'') should be regulated in this or the later locomotives action.
EPA received several comments on this issue. The commenters all noted that auxiliary engines are appropriately regulated under section 213(a)(5) as ``engines used in locomotives.'' EPA agrees with this determination and is promulgating a definition of ``engines used in locomotives'' that corresponds to this determination. While there was general agreement with the regulatory authority under which auxiliary engines used on locomotives can be regulated, comments were received both agreeing and disagreeing with EPA's proposal that the auxiliary engines should be regulated in today's rulemaking action. EPA believes that the statutory mandate of section 213(a)(5) allows EPA to regulate auxiliary engines in this rulemaking. Moreover, the standard under which such engines are to be regulated is virtually identical to the standard under section 213(a)(3). EPA also received comments indicating that auxiliary engines are similar in design and performance to other nonroad engines regulated in this rulemaking, and that such engines should therefore be regulated in this rulemaking. Therefore, EPA is including auxiliary large CI engines operated on locomotives in this rulemaking. This issue is discussed further in the Response to Comments in the docket. P. Vehicle and Equipment Manufacturer Requirements EPA is finalizing the requirement that nonroad vehicle and equipment manufacturers and importers use certified nonroad engines. EPA believes that the most effective way to ensure that certified engines are used in nonroad vehicles and equipment is to require such engines to be used.
In the May 17, 1993 NPRM, EPA stated that CAA section 213 provides authority to require nonroad vehicle and equipment manufacturers to use certified nonroad engines. However, EPA did not propose such a requirement. Instead, EPA requested comment on how it might assure that only certified nonroad engines be used in nonroad vehicles and equipment. EPA received comments on this issue from a State and an environmental association. Both comments requested that nonroad vehicle and equipment manufacturers be required to use certified nonroad engines. One comment agreed that EPA has authority under CAA section 213 to establish such a requirement, and the other pointed out that the entire program would be undercut without such a requirement. In the October 4, 1993 notice, EPA proposed requiring nonroad vehicle and equipment manufacturers and importers to use certified nonroad engines. EPA received 12 comments on this issue, from six companies, four industry associations, one State, and one environmental association.
Two commenters opposed the establishment of this requirement. One company argued that failure to require use of certified engines would not undercut the program because engine inventories are already kept to a minimum as their purchase is a significant investment. An association argued that without a technical support document and regulatory language, it could not comment meaningfully. EPA disagrees that industry inventory control practices can take the place of a requirement that certified nonroad engines be used in nonroad vehicles and equipment. Without a requirement that certified engines be used, nonroad vehicle and equipment manufacturers would be free to use uncertified engines, thus undermining the environmental and public health benefits of the nonroad large CI engine emission reduction program. EPA is not requiring vehicle or equipment manufacturers to be responsible for certification or performance of nonroad engines; that is the responsibility of the engine manufacturer. The final regulations merely prohibit nonroad vehicle and equipment manufacturers from using uncertified nonroad engines in their nonroad vehicles and equipment. Violation of this prohibition would be a violation of CAA section 203(a), and would subject nonroad vehicle and equipment manufacturers to sanctions under sections 204 and 205. EPA does not agree that the October 4, 1993 notice was so lacking in specificity as to require reproposal. In fact, this prohibition was clearly discussed in the October 4 notice. EPA does not find regulatory language regarding prohibited acts to have been required in the October 4 notice because such language would have only restated the requirement that nonroad vehicle and equipment manufacturers must use certified nonroad engines. That requirement was clearly spelled out in the notice.
Several commenters agreed with the requirement. Of the two companies that supported the requirement, one stated that the responsibility of vehicle and equipment manufacturers should be limited to assuring that engines have emission compliance labels, and that engine manufacturers should be responsible for certification, testing, audits, warranty, and recall. A State that supported the requirement said it is the only way to ensure that certified engines are used. An environmental association said the requirement should improve the enforceability of the rule. EPA agrees with these comments. The nonroad vehicle and equipment manufacturer is responsible only for assuring that certified engines are used.
Several commenters neither agreed nor disagreed with the requirement but raised questions regarding it. Several commenters asked about the use of noncertified engines built prior to the implementation dates of this regulation. Several commenters requested implementation dates for vehicles and equipment, to provide sufficient lead time for engine manufacturers to produce certified engines for vehicle and equipment manufacturers to use. Two commenters stated that an implementation date for engine manufacturers was sufficient. EPA is not establishing separate implementation dates for nonroad vehicle and equipment manufacturers. However, EPA recognizes that certified engines are not likely to be available in the numbers needed by nonroad vehicle and equipment manufacturers on the implementation date, and that vehicle and equipment manufacturers will continue to use noncertified engines built prior to the implementation date until noncertified engine inventories are used up and certified engines are available. As long as vehicle and equipment manufacturers do not inventory engines outside of normal business practices (that is, as long as they do not stockpile noncertified engines), vehicle and equipment manufacturers will be considered to be in compliance. Another question raised by several commenters regards products intended for export. Commenters asked whether engine manufacturers can continue to produce noncertified engines for export, and whether noncertified engines may be imported for use in nonroad vehicles and equipment intended for export. One commenter requested an exemption from liability for engine and equipment manufacturers if nonroad vehicles or equipment sold for export are used in the U.S. This regulation does not prohibit import of noncertified engines for use in nonroad vehicles and equipment intended for export. As originally proposed, the exemption for repair and alteration in 40 CFR 89.611-96(b)(1) will allow the import under bond of noncertified engines for use in vehicles and equipment intended for export. Further, this regulation does not prohibit the manufacture of noncertified engines intended for export. Manufacture of noncertified engines intended for export is allowed under the conditions specified in 40 CFR 89.909-96(a), as originally proposed. EPA is not providing a blanket exemption from liability for nonroad manufacturers whose products, intended for export, are used in the U.S. Such manufacturers may, in fact, be liable for sanctions. Each case must be determined on its own merits. Q. Alternative Fuels The Agency proposed that the use of alternative fuels would not be necessary to comply with the emission standards, but allowed any manufacturer wanting to use alternative fuels to petition the Administrator for approval of alternative test procedures appropriate for that fuel.
Two commenters addressed alternative fuels. One argued that alternative-fueled CI engines should be exempt from regulation because of increased costs and increased competition with non-CI alternativefueled engines. The other commenter stated that EPA should include all natural gas engines in this regulation, establish better test procedures as soon as possible, and allow these engines to certify to the same standards.
EPA will adopt as proposed its provisions to include alternative fuel CI engines. No data were provided to support any of the statements made by commenters. EPA still believes that including alternative fuel engines is appropriate. Any additional cost for these engines to certify is small and comparable to that of diesel fueled engines. EPA reserves the right to adjust standards when necessary, such as adjusting the HC standard to its non-methane equivalent, for certain alternative fuels. R. Selective Enforcement Auditing EPA received a number of comments on its proposed Selective Enforcement Auditing (SEA) program for large nonroad CI engines. The proposed nonroad SEA program was designed to be similar to the existing on-highway program for heavy-duty motor vehicle engines, with some modifications to accommodate differences between the two industries. Comments indicate that industry understands EPA's need for the SEA program, but concern was expressed regarding EPA's proposed changes from the on-highway program to adapt to the large nonroad CI engine industry.
EPA proposed to determine annual limits for the number of SEAs a manufacturer would receive. Each passing audit counts as one toward a manufacturer's annual limit. EPA's on-highway light-duty vehicle (LDV), light-duty truck (LDT) and heavy-duty engine (HDE) programs determine annual limits by dividing a manufacturer's projected annual production by 300,000 for LDV and LDT manufacturers and 30,000 for HDE manufacturers, then rounding to the nearest whole number. If the calculated production factor is less than one, the figure is set at one for that manufacturer.
To compensate for differences between the on-highway and nonroad industries, EPA proposed that nonroad engine manufacturers' annual limits would be determined by first calculating two annual limit factors, the production factor and the family factor. These factors respectively represent the maximum number of audits based on yearly annual sales and on the number of engine families produced in that model year.
The production factor was derived from the annual limits currently used in the on-highway SEA programs and the relative contributions of emissions from on-highway and nonroad sources. EPA proposed that the production factor should be the projected annual nonroad engine sales of each manufacturer divided by 9,500 and rounded to the nearest whole number. If the calculated production factor is less than one, the figure is set at one for that manufacturer. The family factor was proposed as an alternative method to compensate for situations where manufacturers may have low production but a large number of engine families. EPA proposed that the family factor would be determined by dividing the number of engine families certified by the manufacturer in a given model year by five and rounding to the nearest whole number.
EPA proposed to use whichever value is higher of either the production factor or the family factor as the annual limit of SEAs for a manufacturer.
Manufacturers commented that EPA was putting a larger SEA burden on nonroad manufacturers than on on-highway manufacturers. They recommended eliminating the family factor and that annual limits be determined, as in the on-highway HDE SEA program, by dividing by 30,000 and rounding to the nearest whole number. Annual limits were also discussed at the public hearing for this rule on June 30, 1993. At that time EPA expressed concern that if a manufacturer were assigned an annual limit of one, and that manufacturer passed an SEA early in the model year, the incentive to maintain close control over emissions may decrease or the desire to establish very low emission limits to maximize credits in an averaging program might increase the risk of noncompliance. Similarly, the manufacturer could modify its production to increase emissions with the knowledge that no more SEAs would likely be assigned during that model year.
EPA has decided to revise its proposed production factor method for determining annual limits. As commented upon, EPA's proposed production factor analysis did not take into consideration projected emission reductions for large nonroad CI engines. EPA estimated that the emission contribution for large nonroad CI engines is approximately half of the contribution for on-highway sources. However, EPA estimates that NO<INF>X emissions from nonroad engines will decrease by approximately 37 percent by the year 2025 or when a complete fleet turnover occurs. Therefore, EPA reevaluated its production factor analysis and determined that the production factor divisor should be 16,000.
EPA has decided to retain the family factor method for determining annual limits. This method was proposed to help compensate for the expected low annual production per engine family and for the possible multitude of engine families with relatively few SEAs per manufacturer to check compliance. EPA estimates that the average annual production per engine family for large nonroad CI engines, even with the expanded engine family definition, will be less than one tenth and less than one twentieth the average production of on-highway HDE and combined LDV/LDT engine families respectively. Consequently, EPA believes the family factor in combination with the production factor is necessary to assign annual limits to large nonroad CI engine manufacturers. As in the on-highway program, a goal of the nonroad SEA program is to encourage manufacturers to perform self-auditing. Some manufacturers commented that EPA should develop specific guidelines for counting self-auditing against manufacturers' annual limits. Additionally, it was suggested that EPA should count audits conducted by CARB toward annual limits.
EPA recognizes the time, effort and cost manufacturers expend on self-audit testing and considers the quality, scope and effectiveness of such programs when assigning audits to a manufacturer. However, EPA's on-highway HDE SEA program has had audit failures even when a manufacturer's self-auditing showed that engines were in compliance with standards. Consequently, EPA believes that spot checks of manufacturer's self-audit programs by SEAs are necessary. The criteria governing the assignment of audits are too numerous and interconnected to make specific guidelines relating self-auditing to annual limits useful. For instance, a manufacturer with a comprehensive self-audit program who is reluctant to remedy deficiencies and fails SEAs warrants continued attention by EPA just as a manufacturer with a minimal program is likely to receive few SEAs if it routinely designs and produces engines well below emission standards. Likewise, manufacturers who set unusually low FELs in averaging programs will be subject to extra scrutiny. Substantial consideration will be given to assembly line testing required by CARB on engine families sold nationwide when the CARB test protocols (for example, sampling plan) are as stringent as EPA's. While EPA will not reduce its annual limits based on CARB audits, it will work together with CARB to exchange emission test data and consequently more efficiently assess compliance with applicable standards. Manufacturers will be notified of SEAs by means of a test order. EPA proposed that the test order would specify the engine family to be audited, or EPA could specify an engine configuration or range of configurations from a family to be audited. Manufacturers commented that, by auditing engine families, EPA could be significantly increasing the SEA burden on manufacturers. However, as indicated in the NPRM, EPA planned to consider requests by manufacturers to exclude particular engines or configurations from test samples for reasons such as urgent customer orders or to minimize test cell set-up time. EPA still plans to consider those requests. EPA proposed that imported engines could be selected at ports of entry or storage locations in the U.S. SEA engines are typically selected from the point of final engine assembly or from a storage or shipping facility. Manufacturers commented that selecting foreignproduced engines at ports should be an option but not a requirement. Comments also indicated that port selections could significantly increase the manufacturers' SEA costs.
However, as indicated in the NPRM, manufacturers could designate selection locations to minimize disruption and shipping costs. EPA would not likely select engines for SEAs that are only imported installed in equipment; instead, SEAs of those engines would usually occur during foreign trips by SEA staff. The total number of engines tested in an SEA will be dictated by the number of engines required to reach the statistically acceptable pass/fail decision within the sampling plan applied. As in the onhighway program, these sampling plans were designed to meet a 40 percent Acceptable Quality Level (AQL). EPA proposed to use the same sampling plans used for the on-highway HDE SEA program with two revisions. The proposed revisions were to include a sampling plan (Plan AA) for lower production engines and to permit the use of the on-highway sampling plan A on families with projected production between 20 and 99 engines. Plan AA was proposed as an option for families with projected annual production between 20 and 50 engines and to permit an audit pass decision in as few as three tests with a maximum of 20 tests.
Manufacturers requested that EPA provide further flexibility in the use of sampling plans. It was requested that EPA make each sampling plan available for manufacturers regardless of the audited engine's projected annual production. It was also requested that EPA permit the use of CARB's low-volume sampling plan which permits a pass decision in as few as two tests and has a maximum test sample of ten engines. EPA is not adopting CARB's low-volume sampling plan for the SEA program. EPA believes this sampling plan's consumer risk is too great to justify its use in a federal emission compliance program. However, EPA may consider requests by manufacturers to terminate testing early during SEAs of low production families when the audit results are significantly and consistently below each applicable standard or FEL, and selection of additional engines would be difficult or cause a delay in shipment of customer-ordered engines, or the manufacturer's test facility does not have sufficient capacity to expeditiously conclude the SEA.
As proposed, failure of an SEA may result in suspension or revocation of the certificate of conformity for that engine family. To have the certificate reinstated subsequent to a suspension, or reissued subsequent to a revocation, the manufacturer must demonstrate, by showing passing data that improvements, modifications, or replacement have brought the family into compliance. The regulations include hearing provisions which allow the manufacturer to challenge EPA's suspension or revocation decision based on application of the sampling plans or the manner in which tests were conducted. S. Averaging, Banking and Trading (ABT)
  1. Inclusion of ABT
    EPA proposed ABT for NO<INF>X emissions from large nonroad CI engines. This market-based incentive program is designed to provide manufacturers with flexibility in meeting the NO<INF>X standard while achieving a target level of environmental benefits. Many commenters supported the inclusion of ABT. Others opposed the program. One commenter believes that the program would be overly complex, difficult to enforce, and would decrease the effectiveness of the standard by increasing the overall emissions. EPA disagrees. The target level of environmental benefits was proposed with ABT in mind. In EPA's opinion, and as discussed in the NPRM, the flexibilities afforded by ABT are appropriate to achieve the 9.2 g/kW-hr NO<INF>X average emission standard and the resultant target 37 percent reduction in fleet emissions upon fleet turnover. EPA is confident that the target level of environmental benefits will be achieved by this regulation.
  2. Participation of California-certified Engines in ABT EPA proposed that engines sold in California and subject to California emissions standards would not be included in the federal ABT program. EPA also proposed that engines sold in California but preempted from California regulation or not subject to California emission standards (primarily construction and farm equipment below 130 kW (175 hp)) be eligible to participate in ABT. One commenter preferred to have a 50-state credit exchange program which would include all engines shipped to all 50 states regardless of the state regulations. Other commenters believed that the engines subject to state regulations should be excluded from participation in the program. Also, one commenter preferred that all engines sent to California not be included in the federal ABT program and recommended the compromise of having a California-only averaging set. EPA believes that to maintain the effectiveness of the separate California and national emission standards, any engines both sold in California and subject to California regulations (or both subject to regulations and sold in other states that adopt California's regulations under section 209(e)(2)(B)) should not be allowed to participate in the federal ABT program. Although a 50-state scenario would reduce the tracking burden on manufacturers, reduced tracking burden is not a sufficient reason in EPA's opinion to include California engines. Because California does not allow ABT, all engines both sold in the California market and subject to California regulations will be at or below the NO<INF>X standard finalized by EPA today. Therefore, including these engines in the national average could cause the average emissions of engines in the other 49 states to exceed the standard. Finally, engines sold in California but not subject to California emission regulations are subject to federal regulations and, thus, may participate in ABT.
  3. Power Ratings for Credit Calculations EPA proposed to calculate credits by taking the difference between the standard and the FEL, times the sales volume of engines participating in the program, times the power rating. The power rating was proposed to be the largest power rating within an engine family for those families using credits, and the smallest rating within an engine family for families generating credits. Some commenters claimed that the proposed method for determining the power rating for credit calculations translates into a significant (greater than 50 percent) reduction in the number of credits generated and an increase in the number of credits used. They recommended that families be divided into subfamilies, and the most environmentally-safe power rating be drawn from each subfamily for credit calculations. An engine family would have to consist of a broad range of power ratings to realize either a 50 percent reduction in credit generation or a 50 percent increase in credit use. EPA stated in the NPRM that it would not allow multi-configuration engine families to be arbitrarily divided into multiple engine families to maximize credit generation or minimize credit usage.
    However, in those specific cases where such a broad range of power ratings occur in one family, a manufacturer would likely be able to demonstrate, consistent with Sec. 89.116-96(d) of the regulations, that the expected useful life emission characteristics of some configurations within a broad engine family warrant a separate engine family designation. This would mitigate the credit reduction caused by extremely broad engine families while maintaining EPA's intent that subcategories not be established for the sole purpose of maximizing credits.
  4. Discounting of Credits
    EPA's proposed ABT program did not include a discount on credits. The proposal did specify a first in, first out (FIFO) accounting system for credits used in averaging (see Sec. 89.204-96(b)); this effectively extends FIFO to banking and trading because in order to ultimately use banked or traded credits, they must be averaged. Some commenters approved of the absence of a discount on banked or traded credits. One commenter disapproved because discounting, which is included in the on-highway heavy duty averaging program, is viewed as ensuring that a tangible environmental benefit will accrue from a banking program. This commenter would prefer a reduction in available banked credits through discounting or the use of a last in, first out (LIFO) accounting system to mitigate this effect over time. EPA determined that a discount was appropriate for the on-highway heavy duty ABT program.<SUP>17 The rationale for the credit discount was two-fold. First, additional environmental benefits were desired from banking and trading over and above the benefits produced from the averaging program already in place when banking and trading were added. Credit discounting was determined to be an appropriate method of providing a tangible environmental benefit, so that both manufacturers and the public would share the benefits created by the addition of banking and trading. Second, EPA believed that the amount of the discount would not be a disincentive toward participation in the program. Although a credit discount may be appropriate for the onhighway heavy duty ABT program, where banking and trading were promulgated separately from averaging, EPA is not promulgating a credit discount for today's action. The level of environmental benefits, the level of the emission standard, and the banking and trading components of the ABT program were determined in conjunction with one another. Therefore, a credit discount for today's action is not necessary.
\1\755 FR 30584, 30592-30593 (July 26, 1990).
One commenter requested that if EPA was not requiring discounting, the Agency should require the use of LIFO as a means to minimize the value of early banking and of banking in general. Under a FIFO accounting system, older banked credits must be used in the current year's average before credits generated in the current year. This potentially allows manufacturers to bank all the current year's credits, which will have a three year potential credit life, if manufacturers are able to use previously-banked credits or purchased credits to offset those engines with FELs above the standard. This encourages manufacturers to achieve more emissions reductions earlier, which may be beneficial for the environment. Mandating a LIFO accounting system may discourage early emission reductions and was not proposed by the Agency.
5. Allowing Early Banking of Emission Credits Some commenters supported EPA's proposal to allow manufacturers to bank credits one year in advance of the implementation date in order to provide incentives to introduce clean technology a year early. One commenter suggested allowing early banking starting in 1995 regardless of the phase-in implementation date. One commenter believed that early banking should be excluded in order to prevent the generation of windfall credits.
The Agency believes that incentives should be provided for manufacturers to make early use of clean technology. This consideration outweighs the Agency's concerns regarding the minimal number of credits that may be generated a year in advance by the small percentage of engines which already meet the upcoming standard. EPA presented an analysis in the NPRM demonstrating that credits from this small percentage of engines did not represent significant windfall credits. Although EPA supports early banking incentives for the introduction of clean technology, EPA does not support allowing early banking starting in 1995 regardless of the phase-in implementation date. EPA proposed the phase-in implementation dates because many manufacturers had informed EPA that additional leadtime is necessary for particular sizes of engines. Although it would be beneficial to the environment to have clean engines introduced earlier, EPA is not allowing early banking beyond one year because the larger number of engine families and the extended years of early banking would increase the potential of windfall credits.
6. Early Banking Credit Generation Level EPA proposed to allow manufacturers to generate credits one model year prior to the implementation date of the standards. EPA proposed that engines banking early must have NO<INF>X emissions below 9.2 g/kWhr and could generate credits up to the 9.2 g/kW-hr according to Sec. 89.207-96 and bank these credits for future use. One commenter opposed the idea of early banking. However, several commenters disagreed on the credit generation level. Some commenters recommended that, to create an incentive for manufacturers to meet the standards early, they should be allowed to generate credits up to 11.9 g/kW-hr. Another commenter opposed the credit generation level of 11.9 g/kW-hr.
EPA believes that it is inappropriate to establish a credit generation level above 9.2 g/kW-hr due to the possibility of windfall credits. EPA did not receive data to indicate that emission credits granted to industry at the 11.9 g/kW-hr level would be, overall, less than or equal to the environmental benefits gained by the early banking program. Therefore, manufacturers participating in early banking may only generate credits up to 9.2 g/kW-hr. 7. Liability and Noncompliance
Several commenters were concerned about the enforcement of the ABT program. One commenter wanted assurance that strict penalties were in place for exceeding FELs and other commenters wanted assurance that adequate compliance demonstration methodologies were in place. EPA has substantial experience in enforcement of vehicle and engine emissions from the on-highway ABT program. This experience will be carried forward to the nonroad program. EPA will ensure that manufacturers are held responsible for meeting the FELs that they set, that the FELs are carefully monitored by means of the SEA program, and that overall compliance is effectively monitored. Further, manufacturers will not be allowed to use credits to remedy FEL exceedances detected by EPA enforcement. 8. Disclosure of Credit Information
Due to the connection between credit information and confidential sales information, EPA regulations concerning the release of confidential business information have restricted the public's opportunity to review manufacturers' submission of credit generation and usage. EPA is currently discussing with the participating manufacturers in the on-highway ABT program the possibility of implementing a means of allowing the public to access enough information to make general assessments about the effectiveness of the ABT program on a regular basis. The Engine Manufacturers Association concurs that it is important to provide an ongoing opportunity for the public to evaluate the overall progress of the program. EPA and EMA expect to finalize an agreement in the near future on the periodic release of credit data in a format that would be useful to the public. T. Nonroad Equipment Definition EPA is finalizing the following definition for the term nonroad equipment: ``Nonroad equipment means equipment that is powered by nonroad engines.'' This definition follows Congress' format for defining ``nonroad vehicles.'' EPA believes this definition will clarify use of the term nonroad equipment. Defining the term nonroad equipment is a logical outgrowth of this rulemaking, is in keeping with the intent of Congress, and clarifies EPA's use of the term. EPA also notes that the definition of the term ``nonroad vehicle'' has been revised to match the statutory definition; instead of defining nonroad vehicles as vehicles propelled by nonroad engines, they are defined as vehicles powered by nonroad engines. U. Definition of New In the September 6, 1991 NPRM proposing regulations under section 209(e) of the CAA regarding preemption of state nonroad regulations, EPA proposed a definition of ``new nonroad engine'' and ``new nonroad vehicle.'' In that NPRM, EPA defined ``new nonroad engine'' and ``new nonroad vehicle'' to mean a nonroad engine or a nonroad vehicle the equitable or legal title to which has never been transferred to an ultimate purchaser. EPA did not provide a definition of ``new'' in its May 17, 1993 NPRM because EPA expected that the definition of ``new'' promulgated in the context of the section 209(e) rulemaking would control how ``new'' would be defined in this rule. However, EPA has not yet promulgated its section 209(e) regulations. Therefore, EPA is finalizing a definition of ``new'' in this rulemaking relying in part on the definition proposed in the September 6, 1991 NPRM and the comments received in response to that NPRM. Ultimate purchaser was proposed to be defined as the first person who in good faith purchases such a new nonroad vehicle or nonroad engine for purposes other than resale. Additionally, with respect to imported nonroad engines, EPA proposed to define ``new'' nonroad engine to be a nonroad engine manufactured after the effective date of a regulation issued under section 213 which would be applicable to such engine had it been manufactured for importation into the United States. These definitions also applied to ``new locomotives'' and ``new engines used in locomotives.''
Comments on EPA's proposed definition of ``new'' were several. First, CARB, the San Diego Air Pollution Control Board (SDAPCB), and the Manufacturers of Emissions Controls Association (MECA) supported EPA's definition. CARB asked that EPA clarify which regulatory activities states may perform; for example, whether states may require in-use testing and impose add-on or retrofit requirements. On the other hand, many commenters, including U.S. Representative Terry Bruce, the Equipment Manufacturers Institute (EMI), the Engine Manufacturers Association (EMA), and the Portable Power Equipment Manufacturers Association (PPEMA), opposed EPA's proposed definition and proposed that ``new'' should mean manufactured after either the effective date of the Clean Air Act Amendments, November 15, 1990, or after federal regulations take effect. These commenters believe that Congress intended an ``absolute'' preemption. That is, the nonroad engines and vehicles in the preempted categories manufactured after November 15, 1990 would never be subject to any kind of state emission regulation. EMA commented that if EPA does not accept the latter definition, it should expand its proposed definition so that engines remain ``new'' until they have exceeded their useful life. Commenters in the railroad industry also supported a definition of ``new'' as ``manufactured after November 1990'' and stated further that the railroad industry has traditionally been preempted from state regulation, such as in the area of safety. The same commenters indicated that they believe that state control of locomotive emissions or state enforcement of federal standards would interfere with interstate commerce. Railroad commenters also stated that any standards for rebuilt or remanufactured engines or locomotives should be uniform federal standards--not state standards. Furthermore, if remanufactured engines were rebuilt to comply with such federal standards, they should be considered ``new''.
Commenters also opposed the proposed definition regarding imported vehicles and engines because the definition of ``new'' was different depending upon whether the nonroad engine was produced domestically or abroad.
These proposed definitions for ``new nonroad vehicles'' and ``new nonroad engines'' parallel the definitions of ``new motor vehicles'' and ``new motor vehicle engines'' in section 216 of the Clean Air Act. The definition of ``new'' proposed for imported nonroad engines was intended to address nonconforming engines which may become subject to federal emission requirements at the time the engine or vehicle is imported into the United States. The Agency has decided to delete this definition of ``new'' for imported engines. EPA agrees with the commenters that imports and domestic products should generally be treated alike for regulatory purposes. Today's rule treats domestic and imported nonroad engines the same way for purposes of determining whether they are new.
This final rule establishes for the purpose of these federal regulations, a definition of ``new'' as it applies to all domestically manufactured and imported ``new nonroad engines,'' ``new nonroad vehicles,'' and ``new nonroad equipment.''<SUP>18 New nonroad engines, vehicles, and equipment are defined as engines, vehicles, and equipment the equitable or legal title to which has not been transferred to an ultimate purchaser. The ultimate purchaser is defined as the first person who in good faith purchases such engine, vehicle, or equipment for purposes other than resale. For some engines, vehicles, or equipment the passage of title in the United States may not formally occur or manufacturers may retain title and lease the engines or equipment. In these cases, a domestic or imported nonroad engine, nonroad vehicle, or nonroad equipment will retain its status as ``new'' until such engine or vehicle is ``placed into service.'' An engine, vehicle, or equipment is considered ``placed into service'' when the engine, vehicle, or equipment is used for its functional purposes. EPA believes that the definition of new should include the ``placed into service'' addition to the motor vehicle definition of new found in section 216 of the Act because of the nature of the nonroad market. Nonroad engines, nonroad vehicles and nonroad equipment are often leased and maintained by the manufacturer well into the useful life of the nonroad equipment. A piece of equipment, the title of which has passed to the ultimate purchaser, should not be treated differently than a piece of equipment which is being used but has not yet passed to an ultimate purchaser.

\18\This final rule does not provide a final definition of ``new'' for the purposes of determining the scope of preemption of state nonroad regulations under section 209(e). EPA shall finalize its definition of ``new'' as applied to preemption of state regulations in a later rulemaking.

The Agency believes that this definition of ``new'' comports with the language, intent and structure of the Clean Air Act and is a permissible construction of the statute. Contrary to the assertion of some commenters, EPA's definition of ``new'' is consistent with the dictionary definition of the word as ``having existed or been made but a short time.'' Webster's Ninth New Collegiate Dictionary, 1990. Generally speaking, manufactured products are sold soon after they are made and are considered new until they are sold or used. The commenters' definition of new--anything manufactured after the Clean Air Act Amendments' enactment or an applicable regulation's promulgation--would mean, by contrast, that any engine manufactured after a certain date would be new forever. This is certainly not the plain meaning of ``new.'' Congress could have stated that the federal preemption applied to certain equipment manufactured after a certain date, but Congress did not do so. Elsewhere in title II, Congress specified that a provision only applied to products manufactured after a certain date (see, section 218 requiring a ban on engines manufactured after the 1992 model year that require leaded gasoline) or first introduced into commerce after a certain date (see, section 211(f) regarding prohibition on fuels that are not substantially similar to fuels used to certify vehicles as meeting emission standards). The lack of such a date here further supports that Congress intended ``new'' to mean newly manufactured and not yet sold. The legislative record also shows Congressional intent that ``new'' should refer to newly manufactured products. In his colloquy with Senator Wilson explaining the final version of section 209(e), Senator Chafee notes that ``because the preemption is limited to new engine standards only, States can continue to require existing and in-use nonroad engines to reduce emissions * * *'' [Emphasis added] 136 Cong. Rec. S17237 (October 26, 1990). This language is echoed by similar language from Senator Baucus in his report to the Senate on the conference bill. 136 Cong. Rec. S16976 (October 27, 1990). If Congress intended the definition of new nonroad engines or equipment, and as a result the preemption, to apply to an engine for its entire life, then it would appear that there would be no distinction between new and inuse nonroad engines, as an engine manufactured after a certain date would always be new. Yet the statements of Senator Chafee and Senator Baucus clearly contemplate such a distinction. The Agency's definition of new is also consistent with the way the Act approaches motor vehicle emission control. As noted earlier, section 216 defines new in the context of motor vehicles as ``a motor vehicle the equitable or legal title to which has never been transferred to an ultimate purchaser.'' The Act applies federal emissions standards to ``new'' vehicles. These federal standards are enforced through certification, assembly line, and recall testing. States, on the other hand, have a role in motor vehicle emission control through inspection/maintenance programs and are not restricted from controlling used vehicles. The section 209(a) prohibition of state regulation of motor vehicles addresses only ``new'' motor vehicles and engines and prohibits state regulation that occurs before sale, titling, or registration of the vehicle.\19\
\19\Section 209(a) provides, in part, ``. . . No State shall require certification, inspection, or any other approval relating to the control of emissions from any new motor vehicle or new motor vehicle engine as condition precedent to the initial retail sale, titling (if any), or registration of such motor vehicle, motor vehicle engine, or equipment.''

The Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 take a parallel approach to nonroad standards and enforcement. Section 213 provides EPA with authority to set standards for ``new'' engines and provides for federal enforcement of such standards in the same manner as motor vehicle enforcement. Furthermore, nothing on the face of section 209(e) or section 213 indicates that Congress intended ``new'' to be interpreted differently in the nonroad and motor vehicle contexts.\20\ Given that the preemption provisions for new motor vehicles and new nonroad engines appear in the same section of the Clean Air Act, it is reasonable to believe that Congress did not intend for the word ``new'' to be defined differently within the same section without stating this intent explicitly.\21\

\20\Much of the argument below discusses the definition of ``new'' as applied to section 209 of the statute. However, these arguments are equally valid for the purposes of defining ``new'' under section 213, especially given the integrated nature of Part A of Title II, the legislative and statutory history, and practical necessity. For example, consistent definitions of new under sections 209 and 213 are likely to ensure that there are no unintended gaps in regulation or unintended dual regulation. Also, the statutory definition of ``new motor vehicle'' and ``new motor vehicle engine'' are applicable equally to federal regulations and preemption of state regulations. EPA generally sees no logical reason to treat nonroad engines differently. However, see the discussion in footnote 21.
\21\EPA recognizes that regulation of locomotives presents unique circumstances, including questions regarding interstate commerce, that require special attention. EPA therefore believes that the definition of ``new'' as used in ``new locomotive'' and ``new engine used in a locomotive'' may need to be treated differently for the purposes of determining preemption of state regulation under section 209(e) than it is treated for the purpose of federal regulation under section 213(a). This issue will be addressed in a later rulemaking.

There is not a compelling policy or factual justification for defining new differently in the nonroad and motor vehicle contexts. State regulation of nonroad engines does not generally present any greater degree of disruption of the movement of products, engines or equipment between states than does regulation of motor vehicles. The comments provide little if any justification, in terms of relevant distinctions between motor vehicles and nonroad engines, to justify such a significant departure from EPA's established practice for regulating mobile sources.
The Agency's definition of new is also consistent with case law. In Allway Taxi, Inc. v. City of New York,<SUP>22 the court held that where the exercise of local police power serves the purpose of a federal act--the Clean Air Act in that case--the preemptive effect of the act should be narrowly construed. In keeping with that principle, EPA believes that the definition of ``new'' should be construed narrowly in order to protect states' rights, particularly in an area such as public health in which states traditionally exercise control. California's nonroad regulations will serve the purpose of the federal act by improving air quality.

\2\2Allway Taxi, Inc. v. City of New York, 340 F. Supp. 1120 (S.D.N.Y.), aff'd, 468 F.2d 624 (2d Cir. 1972).
In Allway Taxi, the court discussed the federal preemption of new motor vehicles and interpreted the meaning of new motor vehicle as defined in Section 216 of the Act. The court noted that this definition ``reveals a clear congressional intent to preclude states and localities from setting their own exhaust emission control standards only with respect to the manufacture and distribution of new automobiles.''<SUP>23 The court stated further that the narrow purpose in the definition is reinforced by prohibiting states and localities from setting emission standards before the initial sale or registration of an automobile. Congress specifically declared that section 209 did not preempt states from regulation of the use or movement of motor vehicles after they have reached their ultimate purchasers.<SUP>24
\2\3Id. at 1124.
\2\4Id.

EPA believes that the further a state requirement is removed in time from the manufacture and distribution of new engines, the less interstate commerce is likely to be burdened. Furthermore, the legality of particular regulatory controls that a state may impose on nonroad vehicles or engines that are no longer new will depend upon the burden that such controls place on interstate commerce. In fact, the court in Allway Taxi stated that a state or locality is not free to impose its own emission control measures the moment after a new car is bought and registered. ``That would be an obvious circumvention of the Clean Air Act and would defeat the congressional purpose of preventing obstruction to interstate commerce.''<SUP>25 The court further stated that federal preemption does not, however, preclude a state from imposing its own exhaust emission control standards upon the resale or reregistration of the automobile. Furthermore, states are not precluded from setting standards for licensing of vehicles for commercial use. These types of regulations, which are more removed, ``would cause only minimal interference with interstate commerce, since they would be directed primarily to intrastate activities and the burden of compliance would be on individual owners and in-state users and not on manufacturers and distributors.''<SUP>26
\2\5Id.
\2\6Id.

EPA expects that the principles articulated in Allway Taxi will be applied by the courts to any State adoption of in-use controls. For example, manufacturers have voiced a concern that California would attempt to impose in-use emission control measures that would apply immediately after a new vehicle or engine were purchased. As the Allway Taxi court said, such standards applied to almost-new vehicles would be an attempt to circumvent section 209 preemption and would obstruct interstate commerce.<SUP>27

\2\7Id. EPA expects the reasoning and policy outlined above in the Allway Taxi discussion to apply to locomotives although its implementation is dependent upon the ultimate definition of new locomotive.

It should be noted that section 209(e)(2) of the Act does not prevent California or other states from regulating nonroad engines and vehicles in use.<SUP>28 EPA believes that the requirements of section 209(e)(2) apply only to new nonroad engines and vehicles. The requirements of section 209(e)(2) are only required for nonroad engines and vehicles the regulation of which has been preempted. The language of section 209(e)(2) does not state any clear preemption, either for new or in use vehicles. The only clear preemption of state regulation of nonroad engines occurs in section 209(e)(1) and section 209(a).<SUP>29 Both of these subsections are limited to new engines and vehicles. Given the general legal presumption against reading a preemption more broadly than explicitly required, as discussed in Allway Taxi, a preemption of state regulation of nonroad engines and vehicles in use should not be readily implied.
\2\8In-use testing and recall programs of the type set forth in section 207 ensure compliance with standards required to be met by manufacturers at the time of certification of the engine. Because these in-use standards relate to the original manufacture of the engine and place the burden of compliance upon the manufacturer, they are deemed to be standards affecting a new motor vehicle or a new nonroad engine and thus require a waiver under the criteria of section 209(b) or 209(e)(2) respectively. \2\9Section 209(a) applies to nonroad vehicles because of the language of section 213(d) of the Act, which specifically requires that EPA's standards regulating nonroad engines and vehicles be subject to sections 206, 207, 208 and 209 of the Act, with such modifications of the applicable regulations as the Administrator deems appropriate. Thus, Congress clearly anticipated that all of section 209 would be applicable to nonroad engines. Subsections (a) through (d) of section 209 do not specifically reference nonroad engines, nor do sections 206, 207 or 208. However, the language of section 213(d) clearly is intended to apply such provisions to nonroad engines. Further indication of Congress' intent is the language of the last sentence of section 209(e)(1), which states that subsection 209(b) does not apply for purposes of subsection (e)(1). (Section 209(b) provides the procedure under which California can receive a waiver of section 209(a) preemption for motor vehicles.) This sentence would not have been necessary unless subsection 209(a) through (d) otherwise applied.
Another indication that section 209(e)(2) was not intended to apply to most in-use regulations of nonroad engines is the fact that neither the Senate nor the House version of the 1990 Act amendments would have preempted state regulation of anything but new nonroad engines. Neither version would have expressly preempted regulation in use. It would be unusual for a bill to come out of conference with a broader preemption than existed in either house and without any mention in the legislative history that such broader preemption had been mandated. In fact, both Senators Chafee and Baucus believed that the scope of the preemption had been narrowed from the House bill, not widened.<SUP>30
\3\0Both Senators declare that state preemption is limited to new locomotives and new small farm and construction equipment. Both mention that states may still regulate other new nonroad equipment, presumably after receiving EPA approval. Finally, each declare that states also fully retain existing authority to regulate emissions from all types of existing or in-use nonroad engines by specifying fuel quality specifications, operational modes or characteristics or measures that limit the use of nonroad engines or equipment.
In fact, as the legislative history indicates, it appears that Congress intended the preemption provisions of section 209, as applied to nonroad engines, to be analogous to the preemption provisions as applied to motor vehicles, except that California cannot request any waiver of the Federal preemption of state regulation of new small farm and construction equipment and locomotives. Further indication that section 209(e)(2) was not intended to apply to in-use regulations is the fact that, if the subsection were applied to in-use regulations, then California would be the only government (local, state or federal) that could directly set regulations for nonroad engines in use. EPA's mandate under section 213 applies only to new engines. Therefore, EPA will not promulgate standards for in-use regulation of nonroad engines under section 213, beyond in-use regulations normally associated with new certified engines (e.g. in-use testing and recall requirements under section 207). States other than California would not be able to regulate nonroad engines in use (e.g. operation controls under section 209(d)) until California regulates them and could only regulate them in a manner identical to California's regulations. Nothing in the legislative history indicates such a dramatic departure from the current ability of states and local authorities to regulate emissions of mobile sources in use. Therefore, if section 209(e)(2) is determined to apply to in-use regulations, the entire United States regulatory scheme for regulation of nonroad engines in use would be dependent on the actions of one state, California. Congress could not have meant to grant such plenary power to a single state.
This is especially true given the location-specific nature of inuse regulations. In-use regulations, such as time of use or place of use restrictions (e.g. high occupancy vehicle lanes) are typically very site specific. An in-use regulation suitable for California, or in part of California, may have little or no relevance or practicality to the type of in-use regulation suitable for another area. Such regulations which primarily effect local users are more appropriately controlled and implemented by local and state governments. Moreover, section 209(d) of the Act clearly limits the preemption of state regulation in use. It states that ``nothing in this part shall preclude or deny to any other State or political subdivision thereof the right otherwise to control, regulate, or restrict the use, operation or movement of registered or licensed motor vehicles.'' As was stated above, section 209 as a whole applies equally to nonroad engines. Thus, section 209(d) should be interpreted to mean that, unless state regulation of use of nonroad engines is specifically preempted, section 209 should not be interpreted to grant any implicit preemption, except within the framework of Allway Taxi. Given the language of section 209 and the lack of any express preemption, the legislative history of these provisions, and the general presumption against providing broad preemption where such preemption is not made explicit, EPA believes that it is clear that section 209(e)(2) does not apply to in use regulation of nonroad engines.
While EPA recognizes the important principle of narrowly construing the preemptive effect of the Act as explained in Allway Taxi, EPA also notes that certain state regulations that may be characterized as ``inuse'' regulations may be preempted because they are effectively regulations on the design of new engines rather than on the use of ``in-use'' engines. Industry has expressed concern that states might impose retrofit requirements on nonroad engines and vehicles as soon as they are introduced into commerce, or when such engines are being rebuilt, or at a date after which nonroad engines are typically rebuilt.<SUP>31 EPA recognizes that CARB does not envision a retrofit requirement and that, because of the nature of the nonroad market, it is unlikely that other states would adopt such a requirement.<SUP>32 However, given EPA's definition of new and the scope of the definition within this rulemaking, this issue could arise when other states plan their in-use emission strategy. In such a case, EPA believes that a retrofit requirement mandating a retrofit of a nonroad engine immediately after the engine is no longer new is adverse to the Congressional intent of section 209(e) and the principles laid out in Allway Taxi. Therefore, in this scenario, such a retrofit requirement would be deemed an in-use emission standard relating back to the original design of the new engine by the original engine manufacturer (OEM) and would be subject to the waiver criteria of section 209(e)(2). Within this same scenario, only California could adopt such a requirement and other states could only adopt California's requirement if California subsequently was granted a waiver. However, after a reasonable amount of time has passed and the engine is no longer new (most likely when an engine is being rebuilt), modest retrofit requirements would most likely not be deemed to significantly affect the OEM and thus such requirements would not be subject to subsection 209(e)(2). In this second scenario, the modest retrofit requirements would still be subject to challenge in court under the Allway Taxi criteria.<SUP>33

\3\1See Oral Statement of the Engine Manufacturers Association, Docket entry IV-F-7, which states ``The ultimate purchaser must have the assurance that the engine * * * she might purchase, and which properly meets EPA requirements * * * is 'good' until that engine is ready to be rebuilt. No state should be allowed to impose retrofit standards on engines which otherwise conform to EPA requirements.'' \3\2See Letter from Mr. Cackette, CARB to Mr. Mandel, EMA, dated July 20, 1993, Docket entry IV-I-55.
\3\3EPA's definition of ``new'' does not present a problem for engines or equipment that do not sell relatively quickly (e.g., within a year of being made) in California. If California's regulation set standards applicable to ``new'' engines, i.e, as of the date title passed, regardless of when the engine was produced, then an engine manufactured in 1990 but not sold until 1994 would be subject to 1994 emission standards. This problem is avoided since California's Utility Engine Rule ties the date of manufacture to the standard, therefore a 1990 engine would be subject to a 1990 standard and a 1994 engine subject to a 1994 standard.
Therefore, the Agency has determined that nonroad engines and nonroad vehicles will be ``new'' for purposes of the Act until the equitable or legal title passes to the ultimate purchaser, or if title passage does not occur, then the engine or vehicle will be new until placed into service. V. Definition of Locomotive The September 6, 1991 NPRM to the California nonroad preemption regulation defined locomotive as a self-propelled piece of on-track equipment (other than equipment designed for operation both on highways and rails, specialized maintenance equipment, and other similar equipment) designed for moving other equipment or carrying freight or passenger traffic or both. As with the definition of ``new,'' EPA did not propose a definition of locomotive in its May 17th NPRM, but is finalizing a definition is this rulemaking, relying in part on the definition proposed in the September 6, 1991 NPRM and the comments received in response to that NPRM. The comments discussed below are contained in Docket # A-91-18.
EMA noted a difference between the NPRM definition and the definition given in the Locomotive Inspection Act (LIA) upon which the EPA definition was based, but did not recommend EPA use the LIA definition in the definition EMA provided. The only difference between the EPA definition and the LIA definition is that the LIA definition of locomotive includes a piece of equipment without propelling motors but with one or more control stands. This item was not included by EPA since if it has no propelling motors it will not be of concern for purposes of engine emissions regulations. It is noted that neither the Association of American Railroads (AAR) nor any railroad companies that commented on the NPRM, such as Union Pacific and Southern Pacific, had any specific comments on the definition of locomotive. EMA provided definitions for ``locomotive'' and ``locomotive engine''.<SUP>34 Under this definition, the regulation of any engine mounted on a locomotive (such as an engine driving a crane or winch) would be preempted. The dictionary definition of ``locomotive'' is a ``self-propelled vehicle, usually diesel or electric, that travels on rails and moves railroad cars.''<SUP>35 EMA's definition of locomotive engine goes beyond the specific purpose of locomotion to include any other engine that might be placed on a locomotive. EPA believes that the term ``locomotive engine'' is limited to the engine used to propel the locomotive and other railroad cars. However, EPA does believe that the term ``engines used in locomotives,'' as found in section 209(e)(1)(B), can be defined to include other engines which are mounted on a locomotive regardless of whether they are used for purposes of self-propulsion. EPA notes that under this definitional framework the ``locomotive'' is only that piece of on-track equipment which is selfpropelling and is designed for moving other cars containing equipment, freight, or passengers. ``Engines used in locomotives'' thus includes an engine placed in the locomotive to propel the train and also includes other engines mounted on the locomotive for auxiliary power generation for the train, but does not include engines mounted on the train elsewhere than the locomotive. An engine providing power for a crane or winch, for example, would only be considered preempted from state regulation (if it otherwise met the requirements for ``new'') as ``an engine used in [a] locomotive'' if such engine were mounted on the locomotive. EPA believes these definitions reflect the intent of Congress to reduce the burden on interstate commerce for the railroad industry, and address EMA's concerns regarding auxiliary engines.<SUP>36

\3\4EMA recommended the following definitions: ``Locomotive'' means a self-propelled piece of on-track railroad equipment (other than equipment designed for operation both on-highway and on-track) and ``Locomotive engine'' means an engine included in a locomotive. See Statement of Engine Manufacturers Association, Docket entry IVG -19.
\3\5Websters II, New Riverside University Dictionary, 1988. \3\6See Letter from Glenn Keller, EMA to Joanne Goldhand, EPA, Docket entry IV-I-54.

EPA has stricken the word ``carrying'' from the definition of locomotive. This was done to avoid implying that any persons or property that were moved by the engine had to be located directly on the locomotive. The word ``moving'' in the definition is all that is needed to give the correct meaning.
For the final rule, EPA has decided that a ``locomotive'' means a self-propelled piece of on-track equipment (other than equipment designed for operation both on highways and rails, specialized maintenance equipment, and other similar equipment) designed for moving other equipment, freight or passenger traffic. EPA has also decided that the term ``engines used in locomotives'' means either an engine placed in the locomotive to move other equipment, freight , or passenger traffic, or an engine mounted on the locomotive to provide auxiliary power. VII. Cost Analysis EPA has adjusted its estimate of the average annual cost of this rule upward from approximately $29 million to $70 million. EPA has decided to make the adjustment after analyzing new information provided by commenters with respect to the engine modifications required to meet the adopted emission standards and updated cost information provided confidentially by manufacturers. Based on EPA's revised analysis (see the final version of the Regulatory Support Document in the docket), the Agency has adjusted the present value of the per engine increase in retail price of a 1996 model year engine upward from approximately $110 per engine to approximately $220 per engine (in 1992 dollars). To maintain acceptable performance throughout the engine speed band, some manufacturers commented that they will choose to use wastegate technology in lieu of smoke limiters on some of their engine models. These manufacturers stated that, for their engine designs, applying a smoke limiter to control smoke could cause a performance discontinuity that could present a safety concern under certain operating conditions. While the cost of waste-gate technology was not accounted for in EPA's proposed cost impact, the Agency believes it is reasonable for manufacturers to use a costlier solution in those cases where there is a potential performance or safety impact. EPA estimates that half of the turbocharged engines could be fitted with this technology. That represents approximately 30 percent of all engines covered by this rule with a parallel 30 percent reduction in use of smoke limiter technology. Based on average per piece cost figures submitted by manufacturers, EPA has calculated that the addition of waste-gate technology in the technology mix would result in a per engine weighted hardware cost increase of approximately $35 per engine, while the weighted cost due to use of smoke limiter technology will be revised to $3 per engine.
EPA also assumed in its estimate of hardware cost that there would be little or no cost involved with upgrading fuel pumps to increased injection pressures (as opposed to changing pump type, rotary to inline, in-line to unit injector). During the comment period, manufacturers provided concrete evidence that there is a significant cost increment to increasing injection pressures. Based on manufacturers' data an average weighted cost of $73 per engine will be assessed to account for modifications that will allow in-line fuel pumps and unit fuel injection systems to accommodate incremental increases in injection pressure.
Manufacturers also provided information on additional hardware costs. Electronic control systems and low sac fuel injectors were two strategies mentioned. While electronic control will reduce NO<INF>X emission, EPA maintains that is not the most cost effective method to meet the requirements of this rule. A number of marketing and performance reasons unrelated to emission performance, such as fuel economy and versatility, make such strategies attractive to manufacturers. These reasons in and of themselves may cause manufacturers to convert a portion of their fleets to electronic controls. Because EPA's cost estimate is based on the necessary cost to meet this rule and to maintain current performance and fuel economy characteristics, the extra cost incurred by a manufacturer to install electronic control will not be added to EPA cost estimates. Similarly, manufacturers requested that EPA include the cost of low sac injectors. Low sac injectors are an effective HC control strategy. However, EPA's proposal did not contain HC standards, and the HC standard adopted in the final rule can be expected to do no better than cap the current HC levels. Furthermore, EPA requested that manufacturers provide information on the cost ramifications of adopting additional standards. Industry comments have stated that EPA's adoption of the HC standard will not increase the cost of this rule. EPA believes it has adequately accounted for costs of low sac injectors in its fuel system cost estimates and will not report a separate cost line to account for the limited usage of low sac injectors caused by this rulemaking. A percentage of the engine production volume by the 1996 model year will be using low sac injectors whether regulations are in place or not. An additional percentage of regulated engines that undergo fuel system modifications will incorporate low sac injectors at that time. Manufacturers that intend to do this have reported fuel system modification costs that include the low sac injector costs. These costs are already included in the EPA hardware cost estimate under the ``Fuel System Improvements'' section of the RSD.
Several manufacturers suggested that their engine model prices would increase more than the proposed EPA per engine retail price increase. It should be noted that the EPA present value per engine retail price estimate is a relative estimate aggregated across engines on a sales-weighted basis. Thus the estimate cannot be directly translated into the price increase a consumer should expect to pay for a particular piece of equipment. For engines greater than 130 kW, the disaggregated data generally indicate that an engine purchaser can expect a price increase of approximately $100 per 75 kW, which represents less than one percent of the equipment price in most cases. Price increases for engines between 37 kW and 130 kW will generally increase between zero to two percent of the equipment price. These are general estimates and there will be exceptions that do not show in EPA's reported aggregate value. In any event, relative industry level estimates calculated for regulatory analysis purposes would not be expected to match the retail price of a particular engine design. However, based on all data available (including confidential manufacturers' submissions), EPA believes that its final adjusted estimate reported in the rulemaking is accurate in the aggregate and is consistent with accepted regulatory costing methodology. Some comments suggested that the proposed rule would cause a significant increase in fuel consumption. EPA maintains that the impact of this rule on fleet average fuel consumption will be minimal. EPA's experience with on-highway engines is that fuel consumption decreases when the various technologies to control emissions are added. From 1988 to 1991, fuel consumption decreased one percent, while NO<INF>X and smoke decreased about 40 percent for the average on-highway engine. Specific power also increased four percent. EPA's on-highway findings are consistent with an analysis presented by Caterpillar at the American Petroleum Institute Off-Highway Forum in September, 1993 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (see the RSD for details of this analysis). EPA's estimate of hardware costs accounts for those additional costs needed to control fuel consumption beyond what is necessary to reduce NO<INF>X emission levels to meet the standard. These methods to both reduce NO<INF>X emissions and maintain current fuel consumption and performance have been used for a number of years in the on-highway fleet.
Since fuel economy and power are important criteria for the consumers of these engines, most manufacturers commented that they are going to add hardware to their engines in an effort to maintain current levels of performance. Some manufacturers commented that while they would do their best to fully maintain the baseline fuel economy levels, selected engine models would incur a small fuel economy penalty despite their efforts. While a small number of engine families may not be capable, for either technical or cost reasons, to fully retain current fuel consumption and power levels, EPA's past experience with the onhighway program has shown that most engine models will be able to attain the emission standards without compromising fuel consumption or power. One manufacturer stated that it expected fuel efficiency to increase over time as manufacturers optimize their engine designs. EPA has strong evidence from its historical database suggesting that is the case.
EPA maintains that the impact of this rule on equipment in which regulated engines are installed will be minimal. EPA has accounted for the cost of applying the range of engine technologies required to maintain engine efficiency so that equipment modifications will not be required. Furthermore, the added program flexibilities, such as the later implementation date for lower power engines and the implementation of the ABT program, provide means for manufacturers to minimize any negative impacts. Based on EPA's analysis in the RSD and further discussed in the Response to Comments document in the docket, EPA believes that the adopted rules provide the means to avoid equipment modifications in all but the most severe cases. These cases will not affect the aggregate cost analysis presented in this rule. Comments received with respect to equipment impacts centered around the need to redesign the engine cooling system and increase maintenance to offset an expected loss in engine efficiency. A number of commenters disagreed with EPA's assessment of no impact on equipment. EPA provided analysis in the draft RSD supporting minimal loss in engine efficiency. Manufacturers did not provide data demonstrating efficiency losses and did not refute the data provided by EPA. Four equipment manufacturers and their association did provide average cost figures. These cost figures were based on anticipated equipment modifications and increased maintenance due to engine efficiency loss estimates that were not supported with data. Furthermore, projections and costs for equipment modification and maintenance were highly aggregated and thus provided insufficient resolution to establish the need for the projected equipment changes. Requests from EPA for additional data from specific manufacturers were not responded to with sufficient detail. Based on the information available to EPA (and discussed further in the Response to Comments in the docket), the Agency concludes that equipment modifications will rarely be needed to accommodate certified engines. VIII. Environmental Benefits National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) have been set for criteria pollutants which adversely affect human health, vegetation, materials, and visibility. Three criteria pollutants (nitrogen dioxide (NO<INF>2), ozone (O<INF>3), and particles smaller than 10 microns (PM<INF>10)), are impacted by NO<INF>X emissions. EPA has determined the standards set in this rule will reduce NO<INF>X emissions and help nonattainment areas come into compliance with the NAAQS for ozone. The following provides a summary of the reduction expected of NO<INF>X emissions. The underlying analysis is described in greater detail in the Regulatory Support Document.
The Agency believes the adopted standards should reduce average per-unit NO<INF>X emission from large nonroad CI engines by 27 percent before the year 2010, with a fleet-wide 37 percent reduction once a complete fleet turnover occurs or by the year 2025. This will result in annual nationwide reductions of roughly 800,000 tons of NO<INF>X by the year 2010 and over 1,200,000 tons of NO<INF>X by the year 2025. Based on EPA projections of future emission levels, these reductions represent four percent of total nationwide annual NO<INF>X emissions expected in 2010.<SUP>37

\3\7U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, National Air Pollutant Emission Estimates: 1940-1990, EPA-450/4-91-026, November, 1991, p. 46.

IX. Cost Effectiveness In evaluating various pollution control options, EPA considers the cost effectiveness of the control. The cost effectiveness of a pollution control measure is typically expressed as the cost per ton of pollutant emissions reduced. Other things being equal, Agency guidance directs that the regulatory option selected should, for a given level of effectiveness, cost less per ton of emissions reduced. A. Cost Per Ton of NO<INF>X Reduction EPA has revised its cost effectiveness estimate of the NO<INF>X standard upward to $188 per ton of NO<INF>X removed from the exhaust of the affected engines. This figure is based on the ratio of the present value of the stream of projected costs to the present value of the stream of projected emission reduction benefits, and it reflects the revised cost estimates presented in section VII. B. Comparison to Cost Effectiveness of Other Emission Control Strategies The cost-effectiveness of the nonroad NO<INF>X standards may be compared to other CAA measures that reduce NO<INF>X emissions. title I of the 1990 CAAA requires certain areas to provide for reductions in VOC and NO<INF>X emissions as necessary to attain the NAAQS for ozone. Title I specifically outlines provisions for the application of reasonably available control technology (RACT) and new source review (NSR) for major NO<INF>X emitters. In addition, EPA anticipates that more stringent reductions in NO<INF>X emissions will be necessary in certain areas. Such reductions will be identified through dispersion modeling analyses required under title I. The cost-effectiveness of these measures is generally estimated to be in the range of $100 to $5,000 per ton of NO<INF>X reduced.<SUP>38
\3\8U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, The Clean Air Act Section 183(d) Guidance on Cost-Effectiveness, EPA-450/2-91-008, November 1991.

In addition to applying NO<INF>X control technologies to meet requirements under CAA title I, many point sources will also be required to meet NO<INF>X emission rate limits set forth in other programs, including those established under CAA title IV, which addresses acid deposition (that is, acid rain). EPA anticipates that the cost of complying with regulations required under section 407 of the CAA (Nitrogen Oxides Emission Reduction Program), which proposes nationwide limits applicable to NO<INF>X emission from coal-fired power plants, will be between $200 and $250 per ton. The cost effectiveness of controlling NO<INF>X emissions from onhighway mobile sources has also been estimated. The 1998 heavy-duty highway engine NO<INF>X standard is estimated to cost between $210 and $260 per ton of NO<INF>X reduced, and the recently promulgated on-board diagnostics regulation is estimated to cost $1974 per ton of NO<INF>X reduced from malfunctioning in-use light-duty vehicles. In summary, the revised cost effectiveness of the NO<INF>X standard included in this rule remains favorable relative to the cost effectiveness of several other NO<INF>X control measures required under the Clean Air Act. To the extent that cost effective nationwide controls are applied to large nonroad CI engines, the need to apply in the future more expensive additional controls to mobile and stationary sources that also contribute to acid deposition, as well as ozone nonattainment, nutrient loading, visibility, and PM nonattainment may be reduced. X. Administrative Requirements A. Administrative Designation and Regulatory Analysis Under Executive Order 12866 (58 FR 51735, October 4, 1993), the Agency must determine whether the regulatory action is ``significant'' and therefore subject to OMB review and the requirements of the Executive Order. The Order defines ``significant regulatory action'' as one that is likely to result in a rule that may: (1) Have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more or adversely affect in a material way the economy, a sector of the economy, productivity, competition, jobs, the environment, public health or safety, or state, local, or tribal governments or communities; (2) create a serious inconsistency or otherwise interfere with an action taken or planned by another agency; (3) materially alter the budgetary impact of entitlements, grants, user fees, or loan programs or the rights and obligations of recipients thereof; or (4) raise novel legal or policy issues arising out of legal mandates, the President's priorities, or the principles set forth in the Executive Order. Pursuant to the terms of Executive Order 12866, it has been determined that this rule is a ``significant regulatory action'' because it may adversely affect in a material way that sector of the economy involved with the production of nonroad large CI engines and nonroad vehicles and equipment using those engines, previously unregulated by EPA. As such, this action was submitted to OMB for review. Changes made in response to OMB suggestions or recommendations will be documented in the public record. B. Paperwork Reduction Act The information collection requirements pertaining to certification and ABT in this rule have been submitted for approval to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork Reduction Act, 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq. An Information Collection Request document has been prepared by EPA (ICR No. 1684.01) and a copy may be obtained from Sandy Farmer, Information Policy Branch, EPA/OPPE/ORME, 401 M Street SW., Washington, DC 20460 (Mail Code 2136) or by calling (202) 260-2740. These requirements are not effective until OMB approves them and a technical amendment to that effect is published in the Federal Register.
This collection of information has an estimated reporting burden averaging 5,800 hours annually for a typical engine manufacturer. However, the hours spent annually on information collection activities by a given manufacturer depends upon manufacturer-specific variables, such as the number of engine families, production changes, emissions defects, and so forth. This estimate includes time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information.
Send comments regarding the burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden to Chief, Information Policy Branch; EPA/OPPE/ORME; 401 M Street SW., (Mail Code 2136); Washington, DC 20460; and to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Washington, DC 20503, marked ``Attention: EPA Desk Officer.'' All other information collection requirements in this rule have been approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork Reduction Act, 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq. and have been assigned the following control numbers:
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EPA ICR No. Type of information No.
ICR No. 11........ Selective Enforcement Auditing......... 2060-0064 ICR No. 282....... Emission Defect Reporting.............. 2060-0048 ICR No. 10........ Importation of Nonconforming Vehicles.. 2060-0095 ICR No. 12........ Exclusions............................. 2060-0124 ICR No. 95........ Exemptions............................. 2060-0007
C. Impact on Small Entities The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980 requires federal agencies to identify potentially adverse impacts of federal regulations upon small entities. In instances where significant impacts are possible on a substantial number of these entities, agencies are required to perform a Regulatory Flexibility Analysis (RFA). EPA has determined that this rule will not have a significant effect on a substantial number of small entities. This regulation will affect manufacturers of large nonroad CI engines, a group that does not contain a substantial number of small entities. Manufacturers will be able to take advantage of the flexibility afforded by the averaging, banking, and trading program.
Therefore, as required under section 605 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601 et seq., I certify that this regulation does not have a significant impact on a substantial number of small entities. List of Subjects 40 CFR Part 9 Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. 40 CFR Part 89 Environmental protection, Administrative practice and procedure, Air pollution control, Confidential business information, Imports, Incorporation by reference, Labeling, Nonroad source pollution, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Dated: May 31, 1994.
Carol M. Browner, Administrator. For the reasons set out in the preamble title 40, chapter I of the Code of Federal Regulations is amended as follows: PART 9--[AMENDED]
  1. The authority citation for part 9 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 7 U.S.C. 135 et seq., 136-136y; 15 U.S.C. 2001, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2601-2671; 21 U.S.C. 331j, 346a, 348; 31 U.S.C. 9701; 33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq., 1311, 1313d, 1314, 1321, 1326, 1330, 1334, 1345(d) and (e), 1361; E.O. 11735, 38 FR 21243, 3 CFR, 1971-1975 Comp p. 973; 42 U.S.C. 241, 242b, 243, 246, 300f, 300g, 300g-1, 300g-2, 300g-3, 300g-4, 300g-5, 300g-6, 300j-1, 300j-2, 300j-3,300j- 4, 300j-9, 1857 et. seq., 6901-6992k, 7401-7671q, 7542, 9601-9657, 11023, 11048. 2. Section 9.1 is amended by adding a new heading and entries to the table in numerical order to read as follows: Sec. 9.1 OMB approvals under the Paperwork Reduction Act.
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Control of Emissions From New and In-Use Nonroad Engines 89.611..................................................... 2060-0007
89.905
89.906
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PART 89--CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM NEW AND IN-USE NONROAD ENGINES Subpart A--General Sec. 89.1 Applicability. 89.2 Definitions. 89.3 Acronyms and abbreviations. 89.4 Section numbering. 89.5 Table and figure numbering; position. 89.6 Reference materials. 89.7 Treatment of confidential information. Appendix A to Subpart A--Internal Combustion Engines Manufactured Prior to the Effective Date of the Nonroad Engine Definition. Subpart B--Emission Standards and Certification Provisions 89.101-96 Applicability. 89.102-96 Effective dates, optional inclusion. 89.103-96 Definitions. 89.104-96 Useful life, recall, and warranty periods. 89.105-96 Certificate of conformity. 89.106-96 Prohibited controls. 89.107-96 Defeat devices. 89.108-96 Adjustable parameters, requirements. 89.109-96 Maintenance instructions. 89.110-96 Emission control information label. 89.111-96 Averaging, banking, and trading of exhaust emissions. 89.112-96 Oxides of nitrogen, carbon monoxide, hydrocarbon, and particulate matter exhaust emission standards. 89.113-96 Smoke emission standard. 89.114-96 Special test procedures. 89.115-96 Application for certificate. 89.116-96 Engine families. 89.117-96 Test fleet selection. 89.118-96 Service accumulation. 89.119-96 Emission tests. 89.120-96 Compliance with emission standards. 89.121-96 Certificate of conformity effective dates. 89.122-96 Certification. 89.123-96 Amending the application and certificate of conformity. 89.124-96 Record retention, maintenance, and submission. 89.125-96 Production engines, annual report. 89.126-96 Denial, revocation of certificate of conformity. 89.127-96 Request for hearing. 89.128-96 Hearing procedures. 89.129-96 Right of entry. Subpart C--Averaging, Banking, and Trading Provisions 89.201-96 Applicability. 89.202-96 Definitions. 89.203-96 General provisions. 89.204-96 Averaging. 89.205-96 Banking. 89.206-96 Trading. 89.207-96 Credit calculation. 89.208-96 Labeling. 89.209-96 Certification. 89.210-96 Maintenance of records. 89.211-96 End-of-year and final reports. 89.212-96 Notice of opportunity for hearing. Subpart D--Emission Test Equipment Provisions 89.301-96 Scope; applicability. 89.302-96 Definitions. 89.303-96 Symbols/abbreviations. 89.304-96 Equipment required for gaseous emissions; overview. 89.305-96 Equipment measurement accuracy/calibration frequency. 89.306-96 Dynamometer specifications and calibration weights. 89.307-96 Dynamometer calibration. 89.308-96 Sampling system requirements for gaseous emissions. 89.309-96 Analyzers required for gaseous emissions. 89.310-96 Analyzer accuracy and specifications. 89.311-96 Analyzer calibration frequency. 89.312-96 Analytical gases. 89.313-96 Initial calibration of analyzers. 89.314-96 Pre- and post-test calibration of analyzers. 89.315-96 Analyzer bench checks. 89.316-96 Analyzer leakage and response time. 89.317-96 NO<INF>X converter check. 89.318-96 Analyzer interference checks. 89.319-96 Hydrocarbon analyzer calibration. 89.320-96 Carbon monoxide analyzer calibration. 89.321-96 Oxides of nitrogen analyzer calibration. 89.322-96 Carbon dioxide analyzer calibration. 89.323-96 NDIR analyzer calibration. 89.324-96 Calibration of other equipment. 89.325-96 Engine intake air temperature measurement. 89.326-96 Engine intake air humidity measurement. 89.327-96 Charge cooling. 89.328-96 Inlet and exhaust restrictions. 89.329-96 Engine cooling system. 89.330-96 Lubricating oil and test fuels. 89.331-96 Test conditions. Appendix A to Subpart D--Tables Appendix B to Subpart D--Figures Subpart E--Exhaust Emission Test Procedures 89.401-96 Scope; applicability. 89.402-96 Definitions. 89.403-96 Symbols/abbreviations. 89.404-96 Test procedure overview. 89.405-96 Recorded information. 89.406-96 Pre-test procedures. 89.407-96 Engine dynamometer test run. 89.408-96 Post-test procedures. 89.409-96 Data logging. 89.410-96 Engine test cycle. 89.411-96 Exhaust sample procedure--gaseous components. 89.412-96 Raw gaseous exhaust sampling and analytical system description. 89.413-96 Raw sampling procedures. 89.414-96 Air flow measurement specifications. 89.415-96 Fuel flow measurement specifications. 89.416-96 Raw exhaust gas flow. 89.417-96 Data evaluation for gaseous emissions. 89.418-96 Raw emission sampling calculations. 89.419-96 Dilute gaseous exhaust sampling and analytical system description. 89.420-96 Background sample. 89.421-96 Exhaust gas analytical system; CVS bag sample. 89.422-96 Dilute sampling procedures--CVS calibration. 89.423-96 CVS calibration frequency. 89.424-96 Dilute emission sampling calculations. 89.425-96 Particulate adjustment factor. Appendix A to Subpart E--Figures Appendix B to Subpart F--Table 1 Subpart F--Selective Enforcement Auditing 89.501-96 Applicability. 89.502-96 Definitions. 89.503-96 Test orders. 89.504-96 Testing by the Administrator. 89.505-96 Maintenance of records; submittal of information. 89.506-96 Right of entry and access. 89.507-96 Sample selection. 89.508-96 Test procedures. 89.509-96 Calculation and reporting of test results. 89.510-96 Compliance with acceptable quality level and passing and failing criteria for selective enforcement audits. 89.511-96 Suspension and revocation of certificates of conformity. 89.512-96 Request for public hearing. 89.513-96 Administrative procedures for public hearing. 89.514-96 Hearing procedures. 89.515-96 Appeal of hearing decision. 89.516-96 Treatment of confidential information. Appendix A to Subpart F--Sampling Plans for Selective Enforcement Auditing of Nonroad Engines Subpart G--Importation of Nonconforming Nonroad Engines 89.601-96 Applicability. 89.602-96 Definitions. 89.603-96 General requirements for importation of nonconforming nonroad engines. 89.604-96 Conditional admission. 89.605-96 Final admission of certified nonroad engines. 89.606-96 Inspection and testing of imported nonroad engines. 89.607-96 Maintenance of independent commercial importer's records. 89.608-96 ``In Use'' inspections and recall requirements. 89.609-96 Final admission of modification nonroad engines and test nonroad engines. 89.610-96 Maintenance instructions, warranties, emission labeling. 89.611-96 Exemptions and exclusions. 89.612-96 Prohibited acts; penalties. 89.613-96 Treatment of confidential information. Subpart H--Recall Regulations 89.701 Applicability. 89.702 Definitions. 89.703 Applicability of part 85, subpart S. Subpart I--Emission Defect Reporting Requirements 89.801 Applicability. 89.802 Definitions. 89.803 Applicability of part 85, subpart T. Subpart J--Exemption Provisions 89.901 Applicability. 89.902 Definitions. 89.903 Application of section 216(10) of the Act. 89.904 Who may request an exemption. 89.905 Testing exemption. 89.906 Manufacturer-owned exemption and precertification exemption. 89.907 Display exemption. 89.908 National security exemption. 89.909 Export exemptions. 89.910 Granting of exemptions. 89.911 Submission of exemption requests. 89.912 Treatment of confidential information. Subpart K--General Enforcement Provisions and Prohibited Acts 89.1001 Applicability. 89.1002 Definitions. 89.1003 Prohibited acts. 89.1004 General enforcement provisions. 89.1005 Injunction proceedings for prohibited acts. 89.1006 Penalties. 89.1007 Warranty provisions. 89.1008 In-use compliance provisions. Authority: Sections 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 213, 215, 216, and 301(a) of the Clean Air Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 7521, 7522, 7523, 7524, 7525, 7541, 7542, 7543, 7547, 7549, 7550, and 7601(a)). Subpart A--General Sec. 89.1 Applicability. (a) This part applies to nonroad compression-ignition engines that have a gross power output at or above 37 kilowatts (kW) and that are used for any purpose. (b) The following nonroad engines are not subject to the provisions of this part: (1) Engines used in aircraft as defined in Sec. 87.1(a) of this chapter; (2) Engines used in underground mining or engines used in underground mining equipment and regulated by the Mining Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) in 30 CFR parts 7, 31, 32, 36, 56, 57, 70, and 75; (3) Engines used to propel a locomotive; and (4) Engines used in marine vessels as defined in the General Provisions of the United States Code, 1 U.S.C. 3 (1992). Sec. 89.2 Definitions. The following definitions apply to part 89. All terms not defined herein have the meaning given them in the Act. Act means the Clean Air Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 7401 et.seq. Adjustable parameter means any device, system, or element of design which is physically capable of being adjusted (including those which are difficult to access) and which, if adjusted, may affect emissions or engine performance during emission testing. Administrator means the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency or his or her authorized representative. Auxiliary emission control device (AECD) means any element of design that senses temperature, vehicle speed, engine RPM, transmission gear, or any other parameter for the purpose of activating, modulating, delaying, or deactivating the operation of any part of the emission control system.
Certification means, with respect to new nonroad engines, obtaining a certificate of conformity for an engine family complying with the nonroad engine emission standards and requirements specified in this part.
Emission control system means any device, system, or element of design which controls or reduces the emission of substances from an engine.
Engine, as used in this part, refers to nonroad engine. Engine manufacturer means any person engaged in the manufacturing or assembling of new nonroad engines or importing such engines for resale, or who acts for and is under the control of any such person in connection with the distribution of such engines. Engine manufacturer does not include any dealer with respect to new nonroad engines received by such person in commerce.
Engine used in a locomotive means either an engine placed in the locomotive to move other equipment, freight, or passenger traffic, or an engine mounted on the locomotive to provide auxiliary power. EPA enforcement officer means any officer or employee of the Environmental Protection Agency so designated in writing by the Administrator (or by his or her designee). Family emission limit (FEL) means an emission level that is declared by the manufacturer to serve in lieu of an emission standard for certification purposes and for the averaging, banking, and trading program. A FEL must be expressed to the same number of decimal places as the applicable emission standard.
Gross power means the power measured at the crankshaft or its equivalent, the engine being equipped only with the standard accessories (such as oil pumps, coolant pumps, and so forth) necessary for its operation on the test bed. Alternators must be used, if necessary, to run the engine. Fans, air conditioners, and other accessories may be used at the discretion of the manufacturer, but no power adjustments for these accessories may be made. Identification number means a specification (for example, model number/serial number combination) which allows a particular nonroad engine to be distinguished from other similar engines. Locomotive means a self-propelled piece of on-track equipment (other than equipment designed for operation both on highways and rails, specialized maintenance equipment, and other similar equipment) designed for moving other equipment, freight or passenger traffic. Model year (MY) means the manufacturer's annual new model production period which includes January 1 of the calendar year, ends no later than December 31 of the calendar year, and does not begin earlier than January 2 of the previous calendar year. Where a manufacturer has no annual new model production period, model year means calendar year.
New, for the purposes of this part, means a domestic or imported nonroad engine, nonroad vehicle, or nonroad equipment the equitable or legal title to which has never been transferred to an ultimate purchaser. Where the equitable or legal title to the engine, vehicle, or equipment is not transferred to an ultimate purchaser until after the engine, vehicle or equipment is placed into service, then the engine, vehicle, or equipment will no longer be new after it is placed into service. A nonroad engine, vehicle, or equipment is placed into service when it is used for its functional purposes. Nonroad compression-ignition engine means a nonroad engine which utilizes the compression-ignition combustion cycle. Nonroad engine means:
(1) Except as discussed in paragraph (2) of this definition, a nonroad engine is any internal combustion engine: (i) in or on a piece of equipment that is self-propelled or serves a dual purpose by both propelling itself and performing another function (such as garden tractors, off-highway mobile cranes and bulldozers); or
(ii) in or on a piece of equipment that is intended to be propelled while performing its function (such as lawnmowers and string trimmers); or
(iii) that, by itself or in or on a piece of equipment, is portable or transportable, meaning designed to be and capable of being carried or moved from one location to another. Indicia of transportability include, but are not limited to, wheels, skids, carrying handles, dolly, trailer, or platform.
(2) An internal combustion engine is not a nonroad engine if: (i) the engine is used to propel a motor vehicle or a vehicle used solely for competition, or is subject to standards promulgated under section 202 of the Act; or
(ii) the engine is regulated by a federal New Source Performance Standard promulgated under section 111 of the Act; or (iii) the engine otherwise included in paragraph (1)(iii) of this definition remains or will remain at a location for more than 12 consecutive months or a shorter period of time for an engine located at a seasonal source. A location is any single site at a building, structure, facility, or installation. Any engine (or engines) that replaces an engine at a location and that is intended to perform the same or similar function as the engine replaced will be included in calculating the consecutive time period. An engine located at a seasonal source is an engine that remains at a seasonal source during the full annual operating period of the seasonal source. A seasonal source is a stationary source that remains in a single location on a permanent basis (i.e., at least two years) and that operates at that single location approximately three months (or more) each year. This paragraph does not apply to an engine after the engine is removed from the location.
Nonroad equipment means equipment that is powered by nonroad engines.
Nonroad vehicle means a vehicle that is powered by a nonroad engine as defined in this section and that is not a motor vehicle or a vehicle used solely for competition.
Nonroad vehicle or nonroad equipment manufacturer means any person engaged in the manufacturing or assembling of new nonroad vehicles or equipment or importing such vehicles or equipment for resale, or who acts for and is under the control of any such person in connection with the distribution of such vehicles or equipment. A nonroad vehicle or equipment manufacturer does not include any dealer with respect to new nonroad vehicles or equipment received by such person in commerce. Opacity means the fraction of a beam of light, expressed in percent, which fails to penetrate a plume of smoke. Operating hours means:
(1) For engine storage areas or facilities, all times during which personnel other than custodial personnel are at work in the vicinity of the storage area or facility and have access to it. (2) For all other areas or facilities, all times during which an assembly line is in operation or all times during which testing, maintenance, service accumulation, production or compilation of records, or any other procedure or activity related to certification testing, to translation of designs from the test stage to the production stage, or to engine manufacture or assembly is being carried out in a facility.
Presentation of credentials means the display of the document designating a person as an EPA enforcement officer or EPA authorized representative.
Test fleet means the engine or group of engines that a manufacturer uses during certification to determine compliance with emission standards.
Ultimate purchaser means, with respect to any new nonroad engine, new nonroad vehicle, or new nonroad equipment, the first person who in good faith purchases such new nonroad engine, nonroad vehicle, or nonroad equipment for purposes other than resale. Used solely for competition means exhibiting features that are not easily removed and that would render its use other than in competition unsafe, impractical, or highly unlikely. Sec. 89.3 Acronyms and abbreviations. The following acronyms and abbreviations apply to part 89.
AECD           Auxiliary emission control device.
ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers. ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials.
CAA            Clean Air Act.                                           
CAAA           Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990.                        
CI             Compression-ignition.                                    
CO             Carbon monoxide.                                         
CO<INF>2            Carbon dioxide.                                          
EPA            Environmental Protection Agency.                         
FEL            Family emission limit.                                   
FTP            Federal Test Procedure.                                  
g/kW-hr        Grams per kilowatt hour.                                 
HC             Hydrocarbons.                                            
ICI            Independent Commercial Importer.                         
kW             Kilowatt.                                                
NIST National Institute for Standards and Testing. NTIS National Technical Information Service.
NO             Nitric oxide.                                            
NO<INF>2            Nitrogen dioxide.                                        
NO<INF>X            Oxides of nitrogen.                                      
O<INF>2             Oxygen.                                                  
OEM            Original equipment manufacturer.                         
SAE            Society of Automotive Engineers.                         
SEA            Selective Enforcement Auditing.                          
SI             Spark-ignition.                                          
U.S.C.         United States Code.                                      
VOC            Volatile organic compounds.                              
                                                                        
Sec. 89.4 Section numbering. (a) Sections are numbered sequentially by subpart. (b) Where two different standards or requirements are concurrently applicable, the model year of applicability is indicated by the number following the main section number. The two digits following the hyphen designate the first model year for which a section is effective. Example: Section 89.304-96 applies to the 1996 and subsequent model years until superseded. If a Sec. 89.304-98 is promulgated, it would take effect beginning with the 1998 model year; Sec. 89.304-96 would apply to model years 1996 through 1997. Therefore, in calendar year 1997, a manufacturer may be certifying both 1997 and 1998 model year engines, requiring the use of different requirements concurrently. Note: Model year 2000 and later will appear sequentially with 1999 and earlier based on the order of the last two digits of the year, not in calendar year order; that is, Sec. 89.304-03 will appear before Sec. 89.304-99. (c) A section without the model year designation is applicable to all model years as designated in the applicability section for the subpart or part or in the text of the section. Sec. 89.5 Table and figure numbering; position. (a) Tables for each subpart appear in an appendix at the end of the subpart. Tables are numbered consecutively by order of appearance in the appendix. The table title will indicate the model year (if applicable) and the topic.
(b) Figures for each subpart appear in an appendix at the end of the subpart. Figures are numbered consecutively by order of appearance in the appendix. The figure title will indicate the model year (if applicable) and the topic. Sec. 89.6 Reference materials. (a) Incorporation by reference. The documents in paragraph (b) of this section have been incorporated by reference. The incorporation by reference was approved by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Copies may be inspected at US EPA, OAR, 401 M Street SW., Washington, DC 20460, or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 N. Capitol Street NW., Suite 700, Washington, DC.
(b) The following paragraphs and tables set forth the material that has been incorporated by reference in this part. (1) ASTM material. The following table sets forth material from the American Society for Testing and Materials which has been incorporated by reference. The first column lists the number and name of the material. The second column lists the section(s) of this part, other than Sec. 89.6, in which the matter is referenced. The second column is presented for information only and may not be all inclusive. Copies of these materials may be obtained from American Society for Testing and Materials, 1916 Race St., Philadelphia, PA 19103.
                         Document number and name                                 40 CFR part 89 reference

ASTM D86-90:
Standard Test Method for Distillation of Petroleum Products........... Appendix A to Subpart D.
ASTM D93-90:
Standard Test Methods for Flash Point by Pensky-Martens Closed Tester. Appendix A to Subpart D.
ASTM D129-91:
Standard Test Method for Sulfur in Petroleum Products (General Bomb Appendix A to Subpart D.
     Method).
ASTM D287-92
Standard Test Method for API Gravity of Crude Petroleum and Petroleum Appendix A to Subpart D.
     Products (Hydrometer Method).
ASTM D445-88:
Standard Test Method for Kinematic Viscosity of Transparent and Opaque Appendix A to Subpart D.
     Liquids (and the Calculation of Dynamic Viscosity).
ASTM D613-86:
Standard Test Method for Ignition Quality of Diesel Fuels by the Appendix A to Subpart D.
     Cetane Method.
ASTM D1319-89:
Standard Test Method for Hydrocarbon Types in Liquid Petroleum Appendix A to Subpart D.
     Products by Fluorescent Indicator Adsorption.
ASTM D2622-92:
Standard Test Method for Sulfur in Petroleum Products by X-ray Appendix A to Subpart D.
     Spectrometry.
ASTM E29-90:
Standard Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to 89.207-96; 89.509-96.
     Determine Conformance with Specifications.

(2) SAE material. The following table sets forth material from the Society of Automotive Engineers which has been incorporated by reference. The first column lists the number and name of the material. The second column lists the section(s) of this part, other than Sec. 89.6, in which the matter is referenced. The second column is presented for information only and may not be all inclusive. Copies of these materials may be obtained from Society of Automotive Engineers International, 400 Commonwealth Dr., Warrendale, PA 15096-0001.
                                                          40 CFR part 89
                Document number and name                    reference   

SAE J244 June 83:
Recommended Practice for Measurement of Intake Air or Exhaust Gas Flow of Diesel Engines.............. 89.416-96
SAE J1937 November 89:
    Recommended Practice for Engine Testing with Low                    
     Temperature Charge Air Cooler Systems in a                         
Dynamometer Test Cell.............................. 89.327-96
SAE Paper 770141:                                                       
    Optimization of a Flame Ionization Detector for                     
Determination of Hydrocarbon in Diluted Automotive Exhausts, Glenn D. Reschke......................... 89.319-96
(3) California Air Resources Board Test Procedure. The following table sets forth material from the Title 13, California Code of Regulations, Sections 2420-2427, as amended by California Air Resources Board Resolution 92-2 and published in California Air Resources Board mail out #93-42, September 1, 1993) which has been incorporated by reference. The first column lists the number and name of the material. The second column lists the section(s) of this part, other than Sec. 89.6, in which the matter is referenced. The second column is presented for information only and may not be all inclusive. Copies of these materials may be obtained from California Air Resources Board, Haagen-Smit Laboratory, 9528 Telstar Avenue, El Monte, CA 91731-2990.
                                                          40 CFR part 89
                Document number and name                    reference   

California Regulations for New 1996 and Later Heavy-Duty Off-Road Diesel Cycle Engines.......................... 89.112-96
                                                               89.119-96
                                                              89.508-96 

Sec. 89.7 Treatment of confidential information. (a) Any manufacturer may assert that some or all of the information submitted pursuant to this part is entitled to confidential treatment as provided by part 2, subpart B of this chapter. (b) Any claim of confidentiality must accompany the information at the time it is submitted to EPA.
(c) To assert that information submitted pursuant to this part is confidential, a manufacturer must indicate clearly the items of information claimed confidential by marking, circling, bracketing, stamping, or otherwise specifying the confidential information. Furthermore, EPA requests, but does not require, that the submitter also provide a second copy of its submittal from which all confidential information has been deleted. If a need arises to publicly release nonconfidential information, EPA will assume that the submitter has accurately deleted the confidential information from this second copy. (d) If a claim is made that some or all of the information submitted pursuant to this part is entitled to confidential treatment, the information covered by that confidentiality claim will be disclosed by the Administrator only to the extent and by means of the procedures set forth in part 2, subpart B of this chapter. (e) Information provided without a claim of confidentiality at the time of submission may be made available to the public by EPA without further notice to the submitter, in accordance with Sec. 2.204(c)(2)(i)(A) of this chapter. Appendix A to Subpart A--Internal Combustion Engines Manufactured Prior to July 18, 1994 This appendix sets forth the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) interpretation of the Clean Air Act regarding the status of certain internal combustion engines manufactured before July 18, 1994, (the effective date of the final rulemaking promulgating EPA's definition of nonroad engine). This interpretation does not alter, replace, supersede, or change the scope of subpart A. It is not final agency action subject to judicial review.
  1. EPA interprets the Clean Air Act as not precluding state regulation of internal combustion engines manufactured prior to July 18, 1994, except that state regulation of such engines that are used in motor vehicles or vehicles used solely for competition is precluded. EPA believes that the language of Clean Air Act section 302(z) generally excluding emissions resulting directly from nonroad engines and nonroad vehicles from the definition of stationary source could not be applied until after the definition of nonroad engine was specified in final regulations promulgated by EPA. EPA believes that if the exclusionary language of section 302(z) were applied before EPA's definition of nonroad engine became final, states would have been frustrated from regulating internal combustion engines manufactured during that time, given the uncertain nature of the definition of such engines. EPA believes that Congress did not intend states to be prevented from regulating these engines before a final EPA definition was promulgated. EPA does not believe that Congress intended the exclusionary language of section 302(z) regarding nonroad engines and vehicles to be applied retroactively to engines, vehicles, and equipment regulated pursuant to a permit issued before the date that the terms nonroad engine and nonroad vehicle were defined.
  2. EPA further believes that internal combustion engines manufactured prior to July 18, 1994 are not preempted, under Clean Air Act section 209, from state regulation. The two sections of the Act preempting state regulation of nonroad engines, section 209(e)(1) and section 209(a) (as incorporated by section 213(d)), refer to ``nonroad engines subject to regulation under this Act'' or to engines ``subject to this part'' (i.e., part A of title II of the Act). EPA believes that, until EPA promulgated final regulations defining nonroad engines and subjecting such engines to regulation, these engines were not preempted from state regulation under the Act, as the engines were not yet defined as nonroad engines, nor were they subject to any regulation under title II of the Act. In the regulations with an effective date of July 18, 1994, EPA has issued final rules defining nonroad engines and, thus, subjecting nonroad engines to regulation under part A of title II of the Act. Accordingly, EPA believes that pursuant to Clean Air Act section 209, state regulation of new nonroad engines is preempted for engines manufactured on or after that date, and is not preempted as to engines manufactured before that date.
  3. Moreover, EPA believes that states are not precluded under section 209 from regulating the use and operation of nonroad engines, such as regulations on hours of usage, daily mass emission limits, or sulfur limits on fuel; nor are permits regulating such operations precluded once the engine is placed into service or once the equitable or legal title to the engine or vehicle is transferred to an ultimate purchaser, as long as no certification, inspection, or other approval related to the control on emissions is required as a condition precedent to the initial retail sale, titling, or registration of the engine or equipment. EPA believes that states are not prevented by section 209 from requiring retrofitting of nonroad engines in certain circumstances once a reasonable time has passed after the engine is no longer new, as long as the requirements do not amount to a standard relating back to the original manufacturer. Therefore, EPA believes that modest retrofit requirements may be required after a reasonable amount of time (e.g., at the time of reregistration or rebuilding) and more significant retrofit requirements may be required after a more significant period of time (e.g., after the end of the useful life of the engine).
Subpart B--Emission Standards and Certification Provisions Sec. 89.101-96 Applicability. The requirements of subpart B are applicable to all new nonroad compression-ignition engines subject to the provisions of subpart A of part 89, pursuant to the schedule delineated in Sec. 89.102-96. Sec. 89.102-96 Effective dates, optional inclusion. (a) This subpart applies to all engines described in Sec. 89.101-96 with the following gross power output and manufactured after the following dates:
(1) Greater than or equal to 37 kW but less than 75 kW and manufactured on or after January 1, 1998; (2) Greater than or equal to 75 kW but less than 130 kW and manufactured on or after January 1, 1997; (3) Greater than or equal to 130 kW but less than or equal to 560 kW and manufactured on or after January 1, 1996; (4) Greater than 560 kW and manufactured on or after January 1, 2000.
(b) A manufacturer can optionally certify engines manufactured up to one calendar year prior to the effective date of mandatory certification to earn emission credits under the averaging, banking, and trading program. Such optionally certified engines are subject to all provisions relating to mandatory certification and enforcement described in this part. Sec. 89.103-96 Definitions. The definitions in subpart A of part 89 apply to this subpart. All terms not defined herein or in subpart A have the meaning given them in the Act. Sec. 89.104-96 Useful life, recall, and warranty periods. (a) The useful life is a period of 8,000 hours of operation or ten years of use, whichever first occurs.
(b) Engines are subject to recall testing for a period of 6,000 hours of operation or seven years of use, whichever first occurs. However, in a recall, engines in the subject class or category must be recalled regardless of actual years or hours of operation. (c) Warranties imposed by the Clean Air Act are for 3,000 hours of operation or five years of use, whichever first occurs. (d) Manufacturers may apply to the Administrator for approval for a shorter useful life period for engines that are subject to severe service in seasonal equipment, or are designed specifically for lower useful life hours to match equipment life. Such an application must be made prior to certification. Sec. 89.105-96 Certificate of conformity. Every manufacturer of a new nonroad compression-ignition engine must obtain a certificate of conformity covering the engine family, as described in Sec. 89.116-96. The certificate of conformity must be obtained from the Administrator prior to selling, offering for sale, introducing into commerce, or importing into the United States the new nonroad compression-ignition engine for each model year. Sec. 89.106-96 Prohibited controls. (a) An engine may not be equipped with an emission control system for the purpose of complying with emission standards if such system will cause or contribute to an unreasonable risk to public health, welfare, or safety in its operation or function. (b) An engine with an emission control system may not emit any noxious or toxic substance which would not be emitted in the operation of such engine in the absence of such system except as specifically permitted by regulation. Sec. 89.107-96 Defeat devices. (a) An engine may not be equipped with a defeat device. (b) For purposes of this section, ``defeat device'' means any device, system, or element of design which senses operation outside normal emission test conditions and reduces emission control effectiveness.
(1) Defeat device includes any auxiliary emission control device (AECD) that reduces the effectiveness of the emission control system under conditions which may reasonably be expected to be encountered in normal operation and use unless such conditions are included in the test procedure.
(2) Defeat device does not include such items which either operate only during engine starting or are necessary to protect the engine (or equipment in which it is installed) against damage or accident during its operation. Sec. 89.108-96 Adjustable parameters, requirements. (a) Nonroad engines equipped with adjustable parameters must comply with all requirements of this subpart for any adjustment in the physically adjustable range.
(b) An operating parameter is not considered adjustable if it is permanently sealed or otherwise not normally accessible using ordinary tools.
(c) The Administrator may require that adjustable parameters be set to any specification within its adjustable range for certification, selective enforcement audit, or in-use testing to determine compliance with the requirements of this subpart. Sec. 89.109-96 Maintenance instructions. The manufacturer must furnish or cause to be furnished to the ultimate purchaser of each new nonroad engine written instructions for the maintenance needed to assure proper functioning of the emission control system. Sec. 89.110-96 Emission control information label. (a) The manufacturer must affix at the time of manufacture a permanent and legible label identifying each nonroad engine. The label must meet the following requirements:
(1) Be attached in such a manner that it cannot be removed without destroying or defacing the label; (2) Be durable and readable for the entire engine life; (3) Be secured to an engine part necessary for normal engine operation and not normally requiring replacement during engine life; (4) Be written in English; and (5) Be located so as to be readily visible to the average person after the engine is installed in the equipment. A supplemental label meeting all the requirements of this section may be attached to a location other than the engine, in cases where the required label must be obscured after the engine is installed in the equipment. (b) The label must contain the following information: (1) The heading ``Important Engine Information;'' (2) The full corporate name and trademark of the manufacturer; (3) EPA standardized engine family designation; (4) Engine displacement; (5) Advertised power; (6) Engine tuneup specifications and adjustments. These should indicate the proper transmission position during tuneup, and accessories (for example, air conditioner), if any, that should be in operation; (7) Fuel requirements; (8) Date of manufacture (month and year). The manufacturer may, in lieu of including the date of manufacture on the engine label, maintain a record of the engine manufacture dates. The manufacturer shall provide the date of manufacture records to the Administrator upon request; (9) Family emission limits (FELs) if applicable; and (10) The statement: ``This engine conforms to [model year] U.S. EPA regulations large nonroad compression- ignition engines.'' (c) Other information concerning proper maintenance and use or indicating compliance or noncompliance with other standards may be indicated on the label. (d) Each engine must have a legible unique engine identification number permanently affixed to or engraved on the engine. Sec. 89.111-96 Averaging, banking, and trading of exhaust emissions. Regulations regarding the availability of an averaging, banking, and trading program along with applicable record- keeping requirements are found in subpart C of this part. Participation in the averaging, banking, and trading program is optional. Sec. 89.112-96 Oxides of nitrogen, carbon monoxide, hydrocarbon, and particulate matter exhaust emission standards. (a) Nonroad engines to which this subpart is applicable must meet the following exhaust emission standards: (1) Exhaust emissions of oxides of nitrogen shall not exceed 9.2 grams per kilowatt hour (g/kW-hr). (2) Exhaust emissions of carbon monoxide shall not exceed 11.4 g/ kW-hr for engines at and above 130 kW. (3) Exhaust emissions of hydrocarbon shall not exceed 1.3 g/kW-hr for engines at and above 130 kW. (4) Exhaust emissions of particulate matter shall not exceed 0.54 g/kW-hr for engines at and above 130 kW. (b) Exhaust emission of oxides of nitrogen, carbon monoxide, and hydrocarbon is measured using the procedures set forth in subpart E of this part. (c) Exhaust emission of particulate matter is measured using the California Regulations for New 1996 and Later Heavy-Duty Off-Road Diesel Cycle Engines. This procedure is incorporated by reference. See Sec. 89.6. (d) In lieu of the standard specified in paragraph (a)(1) of this section, manufacturers may elect to include engine families in the averaging, banking, and trading program, the provisions of which are specified in subpart C of this part. The manufacturer must set a family emission limit (FEL) not to exceed 14.6 grams per kilowatt hour. This FEL serves as the standard for that family. Sec. 89.113-96 Smoke emission standard. (a) Exhaust opacity from compression-ignition nonroad engines for which this subpart is applicable must not exceed: (1) 20 percent during the acceleration mode; (2) 15 percent during the lugging mode; and (3) 50 percent during the peaks in either the acceleration or lugging modes. (b) Opacity levels are to be measured and calculated as set forth in part 86, subpart I. Sec. 89.114-96 Special test procedures. (a) Use of special test procedures by EPA. The Administrator may, on the basis of written application by a manufacturer, establish special test procedures other than those set forth in this part, for any nonroad engine that the Administrator determines is not susceptible to satisfactory testing under the specified test procedures set forth in subpart E of this part or part 86, subpart I. (b) Use of alternate test procedures by manufacturer. (1) A manufacturer may elect to use an alternate test procedure provided that it yields equivalent results to the specified procedures, its use is approved in advance by the Administrator, and the basis for equivalent results with the specified test procedures is fully described in the manufacturer's application. (2) The Administrator may reject data generated under alternate test procedures which do not correlate with data generated under the specified procedures. Sec. 89.115-96 Application for certificate. (a) For each engine family that complies with all applicable standards and requirements, the engine manufacturer must submit to the Administrator a completed application for a certificate of conformity. (b) The application must be approved and signed by the authorized representative of the manufacturer. (c) The application will be updated and corrected by amendment as provided for in Sec. 89.123-96 to accurately reflect the manufacturer's production. (d) Required content. Each application must include the following information: (1) A description of the basic engine design including, but not limited to, the engine family specifications, the provisions of which are contained in Sec. 89.116-96; (2) An explanation of how the emission control system operates, including a detailed description of all emission control system components, each auxiliary emission control device (AECD), and all fuel system components to be installed on any production or test engine(s); (3) Proposed test fleet selection and the rationale for the test fleet selection; (4) Special or alternate test procedures, if applicable; (5) The description of the operating cycle and the period of operation necessary to accumulate service hours on test engines and stabilize emission levels; (6) A description of all adjustable operating parameters (including, but not limited to, injection timing and fuel rate), including the following: (i) The nominal or recommended setting and the associated production tolerances; (ii) The intended physically adjustable range; (iii) The limits or stops used to establish adjustable ranges; (iv) Production tolerances of the limits or stops used to establish each physically adjustable range; and (v) Information relating to why the physical limits or stops used to establish the physically adjustable range of each parameter, or any other means used to inhibit adjustment, are effective in preventing adjustment of parameters to settings outside the manufacturer's intended physically adjustable ranges on in-use engines; (7) For families participating in the averaging, banking, and trading program, the information specified in subpart C of this part; (8) A description of the test equipment and fuel proposed to be used; (9) All test data obtained by the manufacturer on each test engine; (10) An unconditional statement certifying that all engines in the engine family comply with all requirements of this part and the Clean Air Act. (b) At the Administrator's request, the manufacturer must supply such additional information as may be required to evaluate the application including, but not limited to, projected nonroad engine production. Sec. 89.116-96 Engine families. (a) A manufacturer's product line is divided into engine families that are comprised of engines expected to have similar emission characteristics throughout their useful life periods. (b) The following characteristics distinguish engine families: (1) Fuel; (2) Cooling medium; (3) Method of air aspiration; (4) Method of exhaust aftertreatment (for example, catalytic converter or particulate trap); (5) Combustion chamber design; (6) Bore; (7) Stroke; (8) Number of cylinders, (engines with aftertreatment devices only); and (9) Cylinder arrangement (engines with aftertreatment devices only). (c) Upon a showing by the manufacturer that the useful life period emission characteristics are expected to be similar, engines differing in one or more of the characteristics in paragraph (b) of this section may be grouped in the same engine family. (d) Upon a showing by the manufacturer that the expected useful life period emission characteristics will be different, engines identical in all the characteristics of paragraph (b) of this section may be divided into separate engine families. Sec. 89.117-96 Test fleet selection. (a) The manufacturer must select for testing, from each engine family, the engine with the most fuel injected per stroke of an injector at maximum power. (b) Each engine in the test fleet must be constructed to be representative of production engines. (c) After review of the manufacturer's test fleet, the Administrator may select from the available fleet one additional test engine from each engine family. Sec. 89.118-96 Service accumulation. (a)(1) Each test engine in the test fleet must be operated with all emission control systems operating properly for a period sufficient to stabilize emissions. (2) A manufacturer may elect to consider as stabilized emission levels from engines with no more than 125 hours of service. (b) No maintenance, other than recommended lubrication and filter changes, may be performed during service accumulation without the Administrator's approval. (c) Service accumulation should be performed in a manner using good engineering judgment to ensure that emissions are representative of inuse engines. (d) The manufacturer must maintain, and provide to the Administrator if requested, records stating the rationale for selecting the service accumulation period and records describing the method used to accumulate service hours on the test engine(s). Sec. 89.119-96 Emission tests. (a) Manufacturer testing. (1) Upon completion of service accumulation, the manufacturer must test each test engine using the specified test procedures, except as provided in Sec. 89.114-96. The procedures to be used are set forth in: (i) Subpart E of this part; (ii) The California Regulations for New 1996 and Later Heavy-Duty Off-Road Diesel Cycle Engines. This procedure has been incorporated by reference. See Sec. 89.6; and (iii) Part 86, subpart I of this chapter. (2) Each test engine must be configured to be representative of actual in-use operation. The Administrator may specify the adjustment of any adjustable parameter. All test results must be reported to the Administrator. (b) Confirmatory testing. The Administrator may conduct confirmatory testing or other testing on any test engine. The manufacturer must deliver test engines as directed by the Administrator. When the Administrator conducts confirmatory testing or other testing, those test results are used to determine compliance with emission standards. (c) Use of carryover test data. In lieu of testing to certify an engine family for a given model year, the manufacturer may submit, with the Administrator's approval, emission test data used to certify that engine family in previous years. This ``carryover'' data is only allowable if the submitted test data show that the test engine would comply with the emission standard(s) for the model year for which certification is being sought. (d) Test fuels. EPA may use the fuel specified in either Table 4 or Table 5 of appendix A to subpart D of this part in confirmatory testing or other testing on any test engine. Emission test results based on use of Table 5 fuel will be used to confirm compliance with HC, CO, NO<INF>X, PM, and smoke standards. Emission test results based on Table 4 fuel will be used to confirm compliance with HC, CO, NO<INF>X, and smoke standards; when a manufacturer uses the fuel specified in Table 4 of appendix A to subpart D of this part for its certification testing, EPA has the option to use the PM emission result, corrected using the PM correction factor specified in Sec. 89.425-96, to confirm compliance with the PM standard. Sec. 89.120-96 Compliance with emission standards. (a) If all test engines representing an engine family have emissions less than or equal to each emission standard, that family complies with the emission standards. (b) If any test engine representing an engine family has emissions greater than each emission standard, that family will be deemed not in compliance with the emission standard(s). (c) If aftertreatment is employed by an engine family, then a deterioration factor must be determined and applied. (d) For engine families included in the averaging, banking, and trading program, the families' emission limits (FELs) are used in lieu of the applicable federal emission standard. Sec. 89.121-96 Certificate of conformity effective dates. The certificate of conformity is valid from the date of issuance by EPA until 31 December of the model year or calendar year for which it is issued. Sec. 89.122-96 Certification. (a) If, after a review of the manufacturer's application, request for certificate, information obtained from any inspection, and such other information as the Administrator may require, the Administrator determines that the application is complete and that the engine family meets the requirements of this part and the Clean Air Act, the Administrator shall issue a certificate of conformity. (b) If, after a review of the information described in paragraph (a) of this section, the Administrator determines that the requirements of this part and the Clean Air Act have not been met, the Administrator will deny certification. The Administrator must give a written explanation when certification is denied. The manufacturer may request a hearing on a denial. Sec. 89.123-96 Amending the application and certificate of conformity. (a) The manufacturer of nonroad compression-ignition engines must notify the Administrator when changes to information required to be described in the application for certification are to be made to a product line covered by a certificate of conformity. This notification must include a request to amend the application or the existing certificate of conformity. Except as provided in paragraph (e) of this section, the manufacturer shall not make said changes or produce said engines prior to receiving approval from EPA. (b) A manufacturer's request to amend the application or the existing certificate of conformity shall include the following information: (1) A full description of the change to be made in production or of the engine to be added; (2) Engineering evaluations or data showing that engines as modified or added will comply with all applicable emission standards; and (3) A determination whether the manufacturer's original test fleet selection is still appropriate, and if the original test fleet selection is determined not to be appropriate, proposed test fleet selection(s) representing the engines changed or added which would have been required if the engines had been included in the original application for certification. (c) The Administrator may require the manufacturer to perform tests on the engine representing the engine to be added or changed. (d) Decision by Administrator. (1) Based on the description of the proposed amendment and data derived from such testing as the Administrator may require or conduct, the Administrator will determine whether the proposed change or addition would still be covered by the certificate of conformity then in effect. (2) If the Administrator determines that the change or new engine(s) meets the requirements of this subpart and the Act, the appropriate certificate of conformity is amended. (3) If the Administrator determines that the changed or new engine(s) does not meet the requirements of this subpart and the Act, the certificate of conformity will not be amended. The Administrator shall provide a written explanation to the manufacturer of the decision not to amend the certificate. The manufacturer may request a hearing on a denial. (e) A manufacturer may make changes in or additions to production engines concurrently with notifying the Administrator as required by paragraph (a) of this section, if the manufacturer complies with the following requirements: (1) In addition to the information required in paragraph (b) of this section, the manufacturer must supply supporting documentation, test data, and engineering evaluations as appropriate to demonstrate that all affected engines will still meet applicable emission standards. (2) If, after a review, the Administrator determines additional testing is required, the manufacturer must provide required test data within 30 days or cease production of the affected engines. (3) If the Administrator determines that the affected engines do not meet applicable requirements, the Administrator will notify the manufacturer to cease production of the affected engines and to recall and correct at no expense to the owner all affected engines previously produced. (4) Election to produce engines under this paragraph will be deemed to be a consent to recall all engines which the Administrator determines do not meet applicable standards and to cause such nonconformity to be remedied at no expense to the owner. Sec. 89.124-96 Record retention, maintenance, and submission. (a) The manufacturer of any nonroad compression-ignition engine must maintain the following adequately organized records: (1) Copies of all applications filed with the Administrator. (2) A detailed history of each test engine used for certification including the following:
(i) A description of the test engine's construction, including a general description of the origin and buildup of the engine, steps taken to ensure that it is representative of production engines, description of components specially built for the test engine, and the origin and description of all emission-related components; (ii) A description of the method used for service accumulation, including date(s) and the number of hours accumulated; (iii) A description of all maintenance, including modifications, parts changes, and other servicing performed, and the date(s) and reason(s) for such maintenance; (iv) A description of all emission tests performed (except tests performed by the EPA directly) including routine and standard test documentation, as specified in subpart E of this part, date(s) and the purpose of each test; (v) A description of all tests performed to diagnose engine or emission control performance, giving the date and time of each and the reason(s) for the test; and (vi) A description of any significant event(s) affecting the engine during the period covered by the history of the test engine but not described by an entry under one of the previous paragraphs of this section. (b) Routine emission test data, such as those reporting test cell temperature and relative humidity at start and finish of test and raw emission results from each mode or test phase, must be retained for a period of one year after issuance of all certificates of conformity to which they relate. All other information specified in paragraph (a) of this section must be retained for a period of eight years after issuance of all certificates of conformity to which they relate. (c) Records may be kept in any format and on any media, provided that at the Administrator's request, organized, written records in English are promptly supplied by the manufacturer. (d) The manufacturer must supply, at the Administrator's request, copies of any engine maintenance instructions or explanations issued by the manufacturer. Sec. 89.125-96 Production engines, annual report. (a) Upon the Administrator's request, the manufacturer must supply a reasonable number of production engines for testing and evaluation. These engines must be representative of typical production and must be supplied for testing at such time and place and for such reasonable periods as the Administrator may require. (b) The manufacturer must annually, within 30 days after the end of the model year, notify the Administrator of the number of engines produced by engine family, by gross power, by displacement, by fuel system, or by other categories as the Administrator may require. Sec. 89.126-96 Denial, revocation of certificate of conformity. (a) If, after review of the manufacturer's application, request for certification, information obtained from any inspection, and any other information the Administrator may require, the Administrator determines that one or more test engines do not meet applicable standards (or family emission limits, as appropriate), then the Administrator will notify the manufacturer in writing, setting forth the basis for this determination.
(b) Notwithstanding the fact that engines described in the application may comply with all other requirements of this subpart, the Administrator may deny the issuance of, suspend, or revoke a previously issued certificate of conformity if the Administrator finds any one of the following infractions to be substantial: (1) The manufacturer submits false or incomplete information; (2) The manufacturer denies an EPA enforcement officer or EPA authorized representative the opportunity to conduct authorized inspections; (3) The manufacturer fails to supply requested information or amend its application to include all engines being produced; (4) The manufacturer renders inaccurate any test data which it submits or otherwise circumvents the intent of the Act or this part; (5) The manufacturer denies an EPA enforcement officer or EPA authorized representative reasonable assistance (as defined in Sec. 89.129-96(e)). (c) If a manufacturer knowingly commits an infraction specified in paragraph (b)(1) or (b)(4) of this section, knowingly commits any other fraudulent act which results in the issuance of a certificate of conformity, or fails to comply with the conditions specified in Secs. 89.203-96(f), 89.206-96(d), 89.209-96(c) or 89.210-96(g), the Administrator may deem such certificate void ab initio. (d) When the Administrator denies, suspends, revokes, or voids ab initio a certificate of conformity the manufacturer will be provided a written determination. The manufacturer may request a hearing under Sec. 89.127-96 on the Administrator's decision. (e) Any suspension or revocation of a certificate of conformity shall extend no further than to forbid the introduction into commerce of engines previously covered by the certification which are still in the hands of the manufacturer, except in cases of such fraud or other misconduct that makes the certification invalid ab initio. Sec. 89.127-96 Request for hearing. (a) A manufacturer may request a hearing on the Administrator's denial, suspension, voiding ab initio or revocation of a certificate of conformity. (b) The manufacturer's request must be filed within 30 days of the Administrator's decision, be in writing, and set forth the manufacturer's objections to the Administrator's decision and data to support the objections. (c) If, after review of the request and supporting data, the Administrator finds that the request raises a substantial and factual issue, the Administrator will grant the manufacturer's request for a hearing. Sec. 89.128-96 Hearing procedures. (a)(1) After granting a request for a hearing the Administrator shall designate a Presiding Officer for the hearing. (2) The hearing will be held as soon as practicable at a time and place determined by the Administrator or by the Presiding Officer. (3) The Administrator may, at his or her discretion, direct that all argument and presentation of evidence be concluded within a specified period established by the Administrator. Said period may be no less than 30 days from the date that the first written offer of a hearing is made to the manufacturer. To expedite proceedings, the Administrator may direct that the decision of the Presiding Officer (who may, but need not, be the Administrator) shall be the final EPA decision. (b)(1) Upon appointment pursuant to paragraph (a) of this section, the Presiding Officer will establish a hearing file. The file shall consist of the following: (i) The determination issued by the Administrator under Sec. 89.126-96(d); (ii) The request for a hearing and the supporting data submitted therewith; (iii) All documents relating to the request for certification and all documents submitted therewith; and (iv) Correspondence and other data material to the hearing. (2) The hearing file will be available for inspection by the applicant at the office of the Presiding Officer. (c) An applicant may appear in person or may be represented by counsel or by any other duly authorized representative. (d)(1) The Presiding Officer, upon the request of any party or at his or her discretion, may arrange for a prehearing conference at a time and place he/she specifies. Such prehearing conference will consider the following: (i) Simplification of the issues; (ii) Stipulations, admissions of fact, and the introduction of documents; (iii) Limitation of the number of expert witnesses; (iv) Possibility of agreement disposing of any or all of the issues in dispute; and (v) Such other matters as may aid in the disposition of the hearing, including such additional tests as may be agreed upon by the parties. (2) The results of the conference shall be reduced to writing by the Presiding Officer and made part of the record. (e)(1) Hearings shall be conducted by the Presiding Officer in an informal but orderly and expeditious manner. The parties may offer oral or written evidence, subject to the exclusion by the Presiding Officer of irrelevant, immaterial, and repetitious evidence. (2) Witnesses will not be required to testify under oath. However, the Presiding Officer shall call to the attention of witnesses that their statements may be subject to the provisions of 18 U.S.C. 1001 which imposes penalties for knowingly making false statements or representations or using false documents in any matter within the jurisdiction of any department or agency of the United States. (3) Any witness may be examined or cross-examined by the Presiding Officer, the parties, or their representatives. (4) Hearings shall be reported verbatim. Copies of transcripts of proceedings may be purchased by the applicant from the reporter. (5) All written statements, charts, tabulations, and similar data offered in evidence at the hearings shall, upon a showing satisfactory to the Presiding Officer of their authenticity, relevancy, and materiality, be received in evidence and shall constitute a part of the record. (6) Oral argument may be permitted at the discretion of the Presiding Officer and shall be reported as part of the record unless otherwise ordered by the Presiding Officer. (f)(1) The Presiding Officer shall make an initial decision which shall include written findings and conclusions and the reasons or basis regarding all the material issues of fact, law, or discretion presented on the record. The findings, conclusions, and written decision shall be provided to the parties and made a part of the record. The initial decision shall become the decision of the Administrator without further proceedings, unless there is an appeal to the Administrator or motion for review by the Administrator within 20 days of the date the initial decision was filed. If the Administrator has determined under paragraph (a) of this section that the decision of the Presiding Officer is final, there is no right of appeal to the Administrator. (2) On appeal from or review of the initial decision, the Administrator shall have all the powers which he or she would have in making the initial decision, including the discretion to require or allow briefs, oral argument, the taking of additional evidence, or the remanding to the Presiding Officer for additional proceedings. The decision by the Administrator may adopt the original decision or shall include written findings and conclusions and the reasons or basis therefor on all the material issues of fact, law, or discretion presented on the appeal or considered in the review. Sec. 89.129-96 Right of entry. (a) Any manufacturer who has applied for certification of a new engine or engine family subject to certification testing under this subpart shall admit or cause to be admitted to any of the following facilities during operating hours any EPA enforcement officer or EPA authorized representative on presentation of credentials. (1) Any facility where any such certification testing or any procedures or activities connected with such certification testing are or were performed; (2) Any facility where any new engine which is being, was, or is to be tested is present; (3) Any facility where any construction process or assembly process used in the modification or buildup of such an engine into a certification engine is taking place or has taken place; and (4) Any facility where any record or other document relating to any of the above is located. (b) Upon admission to any facility referred to in paragraph (a)(1) of this section, any EPA enforcement officer or EPA authorized representative shall be allowed: (1) To inspect and monitor any part or aspect of such procedures, activities, and testing facilities, including, but not limited to, monitoring engine preconditioning, emission tests and service accumulation, maintenance, and engine storage procedures, and to verify correlation or calibration of test equipment; (2) To inspect and make copies of any such records, designs, or other documents; and (3) To inspect and photograph any part or aspect of any such certification engine and any components to be used in the construction thereof. (c) To allow the Administrator to determine whether production engines conform in all material respects to the design specifications applicable to those engines, as described in the application for certification for which a certificate of conformity has been issued, any manufacturer shall admit any EPA enforcement officer or EPA authorized representative on presentation of credentials to: (1) Any facility where any document, design, or procedure relating to the translation of the design and construction of engines and emission-related components described in the application for certification or used for certification testing into production engines is located or carried on; and (2) Any facility where any engines to be introduced into commerce are manufactured or assembled. (d) On admission to any such facility referred to in paragraph (c) of this section, any EPA enforcement officer or EPA authorized representative shall be allowed: (1) To inspect and monitor any aspects of such manufacture or assembly and other procedures; (2) To inspect and make copies of any such records, documents or designs; and (3) To inspect and photograph any part or aspect of any such new engines and any component used in the assembly thereof that are reasonably related to the purpose of his or her entry. (e) Any EPA enforcement officer or EPA authorized representative shall be furnished by those in charge of a facility being inspected with such reasonable assistance as he or she may request to help the enforcement officer or authorized representative discharge any function listed in this paragraph. Each applicant for or recipient of certification is required to cause those in charge of a facility operated for its benefit to furnish such reasonable assistance without charge to EPA whether or not the applicant controls the facility. (1) Reasonable assistance includes, but is not limited to, clerical, copying, interpretation and translation services; the making available on request of personnel of the facility being inspected during their working hours to inform the EPA enforcement officer or EPA authorized representative of how the facility operates and to answer the officer's questions; and the performance on request of emission tests on any engine which is being, has been, or will be used for certification testing. Such tests shall be nondestructive, but may require appropriate service accumulation. (2) A manufacturer may be compelled to cause any employee at a facility being inspected to appear before an EPA enforcement officer or EPA authorized representative. The request for the employee's appearance shall be in writing, signed by the Assistant Administrator for Air and Radiation, and served on the manufacturer. Any employee who has been instructed by the manufacturer to appear will be entitled to be accompanied, represented, and advised by counsel. (f) The duty to admit or cause to be admitted any EPA enforcement officer or EPA authorized representative applies whether or not the applicant owns or controls the facility in question and applies both to domestic and to foreign manufacturers and facilities. EPA will not attempt to make any inspections which it has been informed that local law forbids. However, if local law makes it impossible to do what is necessary to ensure the accuracy of data generated at a facility, no informed judgment that an engine is certifiable or is covered by a certificate can properly be based on those data. It is the responsibility of the manufacturer to locate its testing and manufacturing facilities in jurisdictions where this situation will not arise. (g) Any entry without 24 hours prior written or oral notification to the affected manufacturer shall be authorized in writing by the Assistant Administrator for Enforcement. Subpart C--Averaging, Banking, and Trading Provisions Sec. 89.201-96 Applicability. Nonroad compression-ignition engines subject to the provisions of subpart A of this part are eligible to participate in the averaging, banking, and trading program described in this subpart. Sec. 89.202-96 Definitions. The definitions in subpart A of this part apply to this subpart. The following definitions also apply to this subpart: Averaging for nonroad engines means the exchange of emission credits among engine families within a given manufacturer's product line.
Banking means the retention of nonroad engine emission credits by the manufacturer generating the emission credits for use in future model year averaging or trading as permitted by these regulations. Emission credits represent the amount of emission reduction or exceedance, by a nonroad engine family, below or above the emission standard, respectively. Emission reductions below the standard are considered as ``positive credits,'' while emission exceedances above the standard are considered as ``negative credits.'' In addition, ``projected credits'' refer to emission credits based on the projected applicable production/sales volume of the engine family. ``Reserved credits'' are emission credits generated within a model year waiting to be reported to EPA at the end of the model year. ``Actual credits'' refer to emission credits based on actual applicable production/sales volume as contained in the end-of-year reports submitted to EPA. Some or all of these credits may be revoked if EPA review of the end-of-year reports or any subsequent audit action(s) uncovers problems or errors. Trading means the exchange of nonroad engine emission credits between manufacturers. Sec. 89.203-96 General provisions. (a) The averaging, banking, and trading program for NO<INF>X emissions from eligible nonroad engines is described in this subpart. Participation in this program is voluntary. (b) A nonroad engine family is eligible to participate in the averaging, banking, and trading program for NO<INF>X emissions if it is subject to regulation under subpart B of this part with certain exceptions specified in subsection (c) of this section. No averaging, banking, and trading program is available for meeting the HC, CO, PM, or smoke emission standards specified in subpart B of this part. (c) Nonroad engines may not participate in the averaging, banking, and trading program if they are subject to state engine emission standards, are exported, or use an alternate or special test procedure under Sec. 89.114-96. (d) A manufacturer may certify one or more nonroad engine families at family emission limits (FELs) above or below the applicable emission standard, provided the summation of the manufacturer's projected balance of all credit transactions in a given model year is greater than or equal to zero, as determined under Sec. 89.207-96. (1) FELs for NO<INF>X may not exceed 14.6 grams per kilowatt hour. (2) An engine family certified to an FEL is subject to all provisions specified in subparts B, D, E, G, H, I, J, and K of this part, except that the applicable FEL replaces the NO<INF>X emission standard for the family participating in the averaging, banking, and trading program. (3) A manufacturer of an engine family with an FEL exceeding the applicable emission standard must obtain emission credits sufficient to address the associated credit shortfall via averaging, banking, or trading. (4) An engine family with an FEL below the applicable standard may generate emission credits for averaging, banking, trading, or a combination thereof. Emission credits may not be used to offset an engine family's emissions that exceed its applicable FEL. Credits may not be used to remedy nonconformity determined by a Selective Enforcement Audit (SEA) or by recall (in-use) testing. However, in the case of an SEA failure, credits may be used to allow subsequent production of engines for the family in question if the manufacturer elects to recertify to a higher FEL. (e) Credits generated in a given model year may be used in the following three model years. Credits not used by the end of the third model year after being generated are forfeited. Credits generated in one model year may not be used for prior model years. (f) Manufacturers must demonstrate compliance under the averaging, banking, and trading program for a particular model year by 270 days after the model year. Engine families without an adequate amount of emission credits will violate the conditions of the certificates of conformity. The certificates of conformity may be voided ab initio under Sec. 89.126-96(c) for those engine families. Sec. 89.204-96 Averaging. (a) A manufacturer may use averaging to offset an emission exceedance of a nonroad engine family caused by an FEL above the applicable emission standard. Credits used in averaging may be obtained from credits generated by another engine family in the same model year, credits banked in the three previous model years, or credits obtained through trading. (b) Credits scheduled to expire in the earliest model year must be used first, before using other available credits. Sec. 89.205-96 Banking. (a) A manufacturer of a nonroad engine family with an FEL below the applicable standard for a given model year may bank credits in that model year for use in averaging and trading in the following three model years. Credits not withdrawn within the three model years after they are banked are forfeited. (b) A manufacturer of a nonroad engine family may bank credits up to one calendar year prior to the effective date of mandatory certification. Such engines must meet the requirements of subparts A, B, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, and K of this part. (c) A manufacturer may bank actual credits only after the end of the model year and after EPA has reviewed the manufacturer's end-ofyear reports. During the model year and before submittal of the end-ofyear report, credits originally designated in the certification process for banking will be considered reserved and may be redesignated for trading or averaging in the end-of-year report and final report. (d) Credits declared for banking from the previous model year that have not been reviewed by EPA may be used in averaging or trading transactions. However, such credits may be revoked at a later time following EPA review of the end-of-year report or any subsequent audit actions. Sec. 89.206-96 Trading. (a) A nonroad engine manufacturer may exchange emission credits with other nonroad engine manufacturers in trading. (b) Credits for trading can be obtained from credits banked in the three previous model years or credits generated during the model year of the trading transaction. Traded credits expire if they are not used in averaging within three model years following the model year in which they were generated. (c) Traded credits can be used for averaging, banking, or further trading transactions. (d) In the event of a negative credit balance resulting from a transaction, both the buyer and the seller are liable, except in cases involving fraud. Certificates of all engine families participating in a negative trade may be voided ab initio under Sec. 89.126-96(c). Sec. 89.207-96 Credit calculation. For each participating engine family, emission credits (positive or negative) are to be calculated according to one of the following equations and rounded, in accordance with ASTM E29-90, to the nearest one-tenth of a megagram per hour (Mg/hr). ASTM E29-90 has been incorporated by reference. See Sec. 89.6. Consistent units are to be used throughout the equation. (a) For determining credit availability from all engine families generating credits: Emission credits=(Std - FEL) x (Volume) x (MinPR) x (10<SUP>-6)
(b) For determining credit usage for all engine families requiring credits to offset emissions in excess of the standard: Emission credits= (Std-FEL) x (Volume) x (MaxPR) x (10<SUP>-6) Where:
Std=the current and applicable nonroad engine emission standard in grams per brake horsepower hour.
FEL=the family emission limit for the engine family in grams per brake horsepower hour.
Volume=the number of nonroad engines eligible to participate in the averaging, banking, and trading program within the given engine family during the model year. Quarterly production projections are used for initial certification. Actual applicable production/sales volumes is used for end-of-year compliance determination. MinPR=the power rating of the configuration within an engine family with the lowest power rating.
MaxPR=the power rating of the configuration within an engine family with the highest power rating. Sec. 89.208-96 Labeling. For all nonroad engines included in the averaging, banking, and trading program, the family emission limit to which the engine is certified must be included on the label required in Sec. 89.110-96. Sec. 89.209-96 Certification. (a) In the application for certification a manufacturer must: (1) Declare its intent to include specific engine families in the averaging, banking, and trading program. (2) Submit a statement that the engines for which certification is requested will not, to the best of the manufacturer's belief, cause the manufacturer to have a negative credit balance when all credits are calculated for all the manufacturer's engine families participating in the averaging, banking, and trading program. (3) Declare an FEL for each engine family participating in averaging, banking, and trading. (i) The FEL must be to the same number of significant digits as the emission standard. (ii) In no case may the FEL exceed the upper limit prescribed in Sec. 89.203-96(d). (4) Indicate the projected number of credits generated/needed for this family; the projected applicable production/sales volume, by quarter; and the values required to calculate credits as given in Sec. 89.207-96. (5) Submit calculations in accordance with Sec. 89.207-96 of projected emission credits (positive or negative) based on quarterly production projections for each participating family. (6) (i) If the engine family is projected to have negative emission credits, state specifically the source (manufacturer/engine family or reserved) of the credits necessary to offset the credit deficit according to quarterly projected production. (ii) If the engine family is projected to generate credits, state specifically (manufacturer/engine family or reserved) where the quarterly projected credits will be applied. (b) All certificates issued are conditional upon manufacturer compliance with the provisions of this subpart both during and after the model year of production. (c) Failure to comply with all provisions of this subpart will be considered to be a failure to satisfy the conditions upon which the certificate was issued, and the certificate may be deemed void ab initio. (d) The manufacturer bears the burden of establishing to the satisfaction of the Administrator that the conditions upon which the certificate was issued were satisfied or waived. (e) Projected credits based on information supplied in the certification application may be used to obtain a certificate of conformity. However, any such credits may be revoked based on review of end-of-year reports, follow-up audits, and any other verification steps deemed appropriate by the Administrator. Sec. 89.210-96 Maintenance of records. (a) The manufacturer of any nonroad engine that is certified under the averaging, banking, and trading program must establish, maintain, and retain the following adequately organized and indexed records for each such engine produced: (1) EPA engine family; (2) Engine identification number; (3) Engine model year and build date, (4) Power rating; (5) Purchaser and destination; and (6) Assembly plant. (b) The manufacturer of any nonroad engine family that is certified under the averaging, banking, and trading program must establish, maintain, and retain the following adequately organized and indexed records for each such family: (1) EPA engine family; (2) Family emission limit (FEL); (3) Power rating for each configuration tested; (4) Projected applicable production/sales volume for the model year; and (5) Actual applicable production/sales volume for the model year. (c) Any manufacturer producing an engine family participating in trading reserved credits must maintain the following records on a quarterly basis for each engine family in the trading program: (1) The engine family; (2) The actual quarterly and cumulative applicable production/sales volume; (3) The value required to calculate credits as given in Sec. 89.207-96; (4) The resulting type and number of credits generated/required; (5) How and where credit surpluses are dispersed; and (6) How and through what means credit deficits are met. (d) The manufacturer must retain all records required to be maintained under this section for a period of eight years from the due date for the end-of-model-year report. Records may be retained as hard copy or reduced to microfilm, ADP diskettes, and so forth, depending on the manufacturer's record retention procedure; provided, that in every case all information contained in the hard copy is retained. (e) Nothing in this section limits the Administrator's discretion in requiring the manufacturer to retain additional records or submit information not specifically required by this section. (f) Pursuant to a request made by the Administrator, the manufacturer must submit to the Administrator the information that the manufacturer is required to retain. (g) EPA may void ab initio under Sec. 89.126-96(c) a certificate of conformity for an engine family for which the manufacturer fails to retain the records required in this section or to provide such information to the Administrator upon request. Sec. 89.211-96 End-of-year and final reports. (a) End-of-year and final reports must indicate the engine family, the actual applicable production/sales volume, the values required to calculate credits as given in Sec. 89.207-96, and the number of credits generated/required. Manufacturers must also submit how and where credit surpluses were dispersed (or are to be banked) and/or how and through what means credit deficits were met. Copies of contracts related to credit trading must be included or supplied by the broker, if applicable. The report shall include a calculation of credit balances to show that the summation of the manufacturer's use of credits results in a credit balance equal to or greater than zero. (b) The applicable production/sales volume for end-of-year and final reports must be based on the location of the point of first retail sale (for example, retail customer, dealer, secondary manufacturer) also called the final product purchase location. (c)(1) End-of-year reports must be submitted within 90 days of the end of the model year to: Director, Manufacturers Operations Division (6405-J), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 401 M Street SW., Washington, DC 20460. (2) Final reports must be submitted within 270 days of the end of the model year to: Director, Manufacturers Operations Division (6405- J), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 401 M Street SW., Washington, DC 20460. (d) Failure by a manufacturer participating in the averaging, banking, or trading program to submit any end-of-year or final reports in the specified time for all engines is a violation of sections 203(a)(1) and 213 of the Clean Air Act for each engine. (e) A manufacturer generating credits for deposit only who fails to submit end-of-year reports in the applicable specified time period (90 days after the end of the model year) may not use the credits until such reports are received and reviewed by EPA. Use of projected credits pending EPA review is not permitted in these circumstances. (f) Errors discovered by EPA or the manufacturer in the end-of-year report, including errors in credit calculation, may be corrected in the final report up to 270 days from the end of the model year. (g) If EPA or the manufacturer determines that a reporting error occurred on an end-of-year or final report previously submitted to EPA under this section, the manufacturer's credits and credit calculations will be recalculated. Erroneous positive credits will be void except as provided in paragraph (h) of this section. Erroneous negative credit balances may be adjusted by EPA. (h) If within 270 days of the end of the model year, EPA review determines a reporting error in the manufacturer's favor (that is, resulting in an increased credit balance) or if the manufacturer discovers such an error within 270 days of the end of the model year, the credits shall be restored for use by the manufacturer. Sec. 89.212-96 Notice of opportunity for hearing. Any voiding of the certificate under Secs. 89.203-96(f), 89.206- 96(d), 89.209-96(c) and 89.210-96(g) will be made only after the manufacturer concerned has been offered an opportunity for a hearing conducted in accordance with Secs. 89.512 and 89.513 and, if a manufacturer requests such a hearing, will be made only after an initial decision by the Presiding Officer. Subpart D--Emission Test Equipment Provisions Sec. 89.301-96 Scope; applicability. (a) This subpart describes the equipment required in order to perform exhaust emission tests on new nonroad compression-ignition engines subject to the provisions of subpart B of part 89. (b) Exhaust gases, either raw or dilute, are sampled while the test engine is operated using an 8-mode test cycle on an engine dynamometer. The exhaust gases receive specific component analysis determining concentration of pollutant, exhaust volume, the fuel flow, and the power output during each mode. Emission is reported as grams per kilowatt hour (g/kw-hr). See subpart E of this part for a complete description of the test procedure. (c) General equipment and calibration requirements are given in Sec. 89.304-96 through 89.324-96. Sections 89.325-96 through 89.331-96 set forth general test specifications. (d) Additional information about system design, calibration methodologies, and so forth, for raw gas sampling can be found in part 86, subpart D of this chapter. Examples for system design, calibration methodologies, and so forth, for dilute exhaust gas sampling can be found in part 86, subpart N of this chapter. Sec. 89.302-96 Definitions. The definitions in subpart A of part 89 apply to this subpart. For terms not defined in part 89, the definitions in part 86, subparts A, D, I, and N apply to this subpart. The following definition also applies to this subpart.
Specific emissions, g/kW-hr, is expressed on the basis of observed gross brake power. When it is not possible to test the engine in the gross conditions, for example, if the engine and transmission form a single integral unit, the engine may be tested in the net condition. Power corrections from net to gross conditions will be allowed with prior approval of the Administrator. Sec. 89.303-96 Symbols/abbreviations. (a) The abbreviations in Sec. 86.094-3 or part 89.3 of this chapter apply to this subpart. (b) The abbreviations in Table 1 in appendix A of this subpart apply to this subpart. Some abbreviations from Sec. 89.3 have been included for the convenience of the reader. (c) The symbols in Table 2 in appendix A of this subpart apply to this subpart. Sec. 89.304-96 Equipment required for gaseous emissions; overview. (a) All engines subject to this subpart are tested for exhaust emissions. Engines are operated on dynamometers meeting the specification given in Sec. 89.306-96. (b) The exhaust is tested for gaseous emissions using a raw gas sampling system as described in Sec. 89.412-96 or a constant volume sampling (CVS) system as described in Sec. 89.419-96. Both systems require analyzers (see paragraph (c) of this section) specific to the pollutant being measured. (c) Analyzers used are a non-dispersive infrared (NDIR) absorption type for carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide analysis; paramagnetic (PMD), zirconia (ZRDO), or electrochemical type (ECS) for oxygen analysis; a heated flame ionization (HFID) type for hydrocarbon analysis; and a chemiluminescent detector (CLD) or heated chemiluminescent detector (HCLD) for oxides of nitrogen analysis. Sections 89.309-96 through 89.324-96 set forth a full description of analyzer requirements and specifications. Sec. 89.305-96 Equipment measurement accuracy/calibration frequency. The accuracy of measurements must be such that the maximum tolerances shown in Table 3 in appendix A of this subpart are not exceeded. Calibrate all equipment and analyzers according to the frequencies shown in Table 3 in Appendix A of this subpart. Sec. 89.306-96 Dynamometer specifications and calibration weights. (a) Dynamometer specifications. The dynamometer test stand and other instruments for measurement of power output must meet the accuracy and calibration frequency requirements shown in Table 3 in appendix A of this subpart. The dynamometer must be capable of performing the test cycle described in Sec. 89.410-96. (b) Dynamometer calibration weights. A minimum of six calibration weights for each range used are required. The weights must be spaced to reflect good engineering judgement such that they cover the range of weights required and must be traceable to within 0.5 percent of NIST weights. Laboratories located in foreign countries may certify calibration weights to local government bureau standards. Sec. 89.307-96 Dynamometer calibration. (a) If necessary, follow the dynamometer manufacturer's instructions for initial start-up and basic operating adjustments. (b) Check the dynamometer torque measurement for each range used by the following method: (1) Warm up the dynamometer following the dynamometer manufacturer's specifications. (2) Determine the dynamometer calibration moment arm (a distance/ weight measurement). Dynamometer manufacturer's data, actual measurement, or the value recorded from the previous calibration used for this subpart may be used. (3) When calibrating the engine flywheel torque transducer, any lever arm used to convert a weight or a force through a distance into a torque must be in a horizontal position (<plus-minus>5 degrees). (4) Calculate the indicated torque (IT) for each calibration weight to be used by: IT = calibration weight (N) x calibration moment arm (m) (5) Attach each calibration weight specified in Sec. 89.306-96 to the moment arm at the calibration distance determined in paragraph (b)(2) of this section. Record the power measurement equipment response (N-m) to each weight. (6) For each calibration weight, compare the torque value measured in paragraph (b)(5) of this section to the calculated torque determined in paragraph (b)(4) of this section. (7) The measured torque must be within 2 percent of the calculated torque. (8) If the measured torque is not within 2 percent of the calculated torque, adjust or repair the system. Repeat steps in paragraphs (b)(1) through (b)(6) of this section with the adjusted or repaired system. (c) Optional. A master load-cell or transfer standard may be used to verify the torque measurement system. (1) The master load-cell and read out system must be calibrated with weights at each test weight specified in Sec. 89.306-96. The calibration weights must be traceable to within 0.1 percent of applicable national standards. (2) Warm up the dynamometer following the equipment manufacturer's specifications. (3) Attach the master load-cell and loading system. (4) Load the dynamometer to a minimum of 6 equally spaced torque values as indicated by the master load-cell for each in-use range used. (5) The in-use torque measurement must be within 2 percent of the torque measured by the master system for each load used. (6) If the in-use torque is not within 2 percent of the master torque, adjust or repair the system. Repeat steps in paragraphs (c)(2) through (c)(5) of this section with the adjusted or repaired system. (d) Calibrated resistors may not be used for engine flywheel torque transducer calibration, but may be used to span the transducer prior to engine testing. (e) Perform other engine dynamometer system calibrations as dictated by good engineering practice. Sec. 89.308-96 Sampling system requirements for gaseous emissions. (a) For each component (pump, sample line section, filters, and so forth) in the heated portion of the sampling system that has a separate source of power or heating element, use engineering judgment to locate the coolest portion of that component and monitor the temperature at that location. If several components are within an oven, then only the surface temperature of the component with the largest thermal mass and the oven temperature need be measured. (b) If water is removed by condensation, the sample gas temperature or sample dewpoint must be monitored either within the water trap or downstream. It may not exceed 7 deg.C. Sec. 89.309-96 Analyzers required for gaseous emissions. (a) Analyzers. The following instruments are required for analyzing the measured gases: (1) Carbon Monoxide (CO) analysis. (i) The carbon monoxide analyzer must be of the non-dispersive infrared (NDIR) absorption type. (ii) The use of linearizing circuits is permitted. (2) Carbon Dioxide (CO<INF>2) analysis. (i) The carbon dioxide analyzer must be of the non-dispersive infrared (NDIR) absorption type. (ii) The use of linearizing circuits is permitted. (3) Oxygen (O<INF>2) analysis. Oxygen (O<INF>2) analyzers may be of the paramagnetic (PMD), zirconia (ZRDO) or electrochemical type (ECS). (4) Hydrocarbon (HC) analysis. (i) The hydrocarbon analyzer must be of the heated flame ionization (HFID) type. (ii) If the temperature of the exhaust gas at the sample probe is below 190 deg.C, the temperature of the valves, pipework, and so forth, must be controlled so as to maintain a wall temperature of 190 deg.C <plus-minus> 11 deg.C. If the temperature of the exhaust gas at the sample probe is above 190 deg.C, the temperature of the valves, pipework, and so forth, must be controlled so as to maintain a wall temperature greater than 180 deg.C. (iii) The oven must be capable of maintaining temperature within 2 deg.C of the set point. (iv) Fuel and burner air must conform to the specifications in Sec. 89.312-96. (v) The percent of oxygen interference must be less than 3 percent, as specified in Sec. 89.319-96(d). (5) Oxides of nitrogen (NO<INF>X) analysis. (i) This analysis device must consist of the subsequent items, following the sample probe, in the given order: (A) Pipework, valves, and so forth, controlled so as to maintain a wall temperature above 60 deg.C. (B) A NO<INF>2 to NO converter. The NO<INF>2 to NO converter efficiency must be at least 90 percent. (C) An ice bath or other cooling device located after the NO<INF>X converter. (D) A chemiluminescent detector (CLD). (ii) The quench interference must be less than 3.0 percent as measured in Sec. 89.318-96. (b) Other gas analyzers yielding equivalent results may be used with advance approval of the Administrator. (c) The following requirements must be incorporated in each system used for testing under this subpart. (1) Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide measurements must be made on a dry basis (for raw exhaust measurement only). Specific requirements for the means of drying the sample can be found in Sec. 89.309-96(e). (2) Calibration or span gases for the NO<INF>X measurement system must pass through the NO<INF>2 to NO converter. (d) The electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) of the equipment must be on a level as to minimize additional errors. (e) Gas drying. Chemical dryers are not an acceptable method of removing water from the sample. Water removal by condensation is acceptable. A water trap performing this function and meeting the specifications in Sec. 89.308-96(b) is an acceptable method. Means other than condensation may be used only with prior approval from the Administrator. Sec. 89.310-96 Analyzer accuracy and specifications. (a) Measurement accuracy--general. The analyzers must have a measuring range which allows them to measure the concentrations of the exhaust gas sample pollutants with the accuracies shown in Table 3 in Appendix A of this subpart. (1) Response time. The analyzer response time must be measured and accounted for before recording of data begins. (2) Precision. The precision of the analyzer must be, at worst, <plus-minus>1 percent of full-scale concentration for each range used at or above 100 ppm (or ppmC) or <plus-minus>2 percent for each range used below 100 ppm (or ppmC). The precision is defined as 2.5 times the standard deviation(s) of 10 repetitive responses to a given calibration or span gas. (3) Noise. The analyzer peak-to-peak response to zero and calibration or span gases over any 10-second period must not exceed 2 percent of full-scale chart deflection on all ranges used. (4) Zero drift. The analyzer zero-response drift during a 1-hour period must be less than 2 percent of full-scale chart deflection on the lowest range used. The zero-response is defined as the mean response including noise to a zero-gas during a 30-second time interval. (5) Span drift. The analyzer span drift during a 1-hour period must be less than 2 percent of full-scale chart deflection on the lowest range used. The analyzer span is defined as the difference between the span-response and the zero-response. The span-response is defined as the mean response including noise to a span gas during a 30-second time interval. (b) Operating procedure for analyzers and sampling system. Follow the start-up and operating instructions of the instrument manufacturer. Adhere to the minimum requirements given in Sec. 89.314-96 to Sec. 89.323-96. (c) Emission measurement accuracy--Bagged sampling. (1) Good engineering practice dictates that exhaust emission sample analyzer readings below 15 percent of full-scale chart deflection should generally not be used. (2) Some high resolution read-out systems, such as computers, data loggers, and so forth, can provide sufficient accuracy and resolution below 15 percent of full scale. Such systems may be used provided that additional calibrations are made to ensure the accuracy of the calibration curves. If a gas divider is used, the gas divider must conform to the accuracy requirements specified in Sec. 89.312-96(c). The following procedure for calibration below 15 percent of full scale may be used: (i) Span the full analyzer range using a top range calibration gas meeting the accuracy requirements of Sec. 89.312-96(c). (ii) Generate a calibration curve according to, and meeting the requirements of, Secs. 89.319-96 through 89.323-96. (iii) Select a calibration gas (a span gas may be used for calibrating the CO<INF>2 analyzer) with a concentration midway between the two lowest calibration gases or non-zero gas divider increments. This gas must be ``named'' to an accuracy of <plus-minus>2.0 percent of NIST gas standards, or other standards approved by the Administrator. (iv) Using the calibration curve fitted to the points generated in paragraphs (c)(2)(i) and (ii) of this section, check the concentration of the gas selected in paragraph (c)(2)(iii) of this section. The concentration derived from the curve must be within <plus-minus>2.3 percent (<plus-minus>2.8 percent for CO<INF>2 span gas) of the original named gas concentration. (v) Provided the requirements of paragraph (c)(2)(iv) of this section are met, use the gas divider with the gas selected in paragraph (c)(2)(iii) of this section and determine the remainder of the calibration points. Fit a calibration curve per Secs. 89.319-96 through 89.322-96 of this chapter for the entire analyzer range. (d) Emission measurement accuracy--continuous sampling. Analyzers used for continuous analysis must be operated such that the measured concentration falls between 15 and 100 percent of full-scale chart deflection. Exceptions to these limits are: (1) The analyzer's response may be less than 15 percent or more than 100 percent of full scale if automatic range change circuitry is used and the limits for range changes are between 15 and 100 percent of full-scale chart deflection; (2) The analyzer's response may be less than 15 percent of full scale if: (i) Alternative (c)(2) of this section is used to ensure that the accuracy of the calibration curve is maintained below 15 percent; or (ii) The full-scale value of the range is 155 ppm (or ppmC) or less. Sec. 89.311-96 Analyzer calibration frequency. (a) Prior to initial use and after major repairs, bench check each analyzer (see Sec. 89.315-96). (b) Calibrations are performed as specified in Secs. 89.319-96 through 89.324-96. (c) At least monthly, or after any maintenance which could alter calibration, the following calibrations and checks are performed. (1) Leak check the vacuum side of the system (see Sec. 89.316-96). (2) Check that the analysis system response time has been measured and accounted for. (3) Verify that the automatic data collection system (if used) meets the requirements found in Table 3 in Appendix A of this subpart. (4) Check the fuel flow measurement instrument to insure that the specifications in Table 3 in appendix A of this subpart are met. (d) Verify that all NDIR analyzers meet the water rejection ratio and the CO<INF>2 rejection ratio as specified in Sec. 89.318-96. (e) Verify that the dynamometer test stand and power output instrumentation meet the specifications in Table 3 in Appendix A of this subpart. Sec. 89.312-96 Analytical gases. (a) The shelf life of all calibration gases must not be exceeded. The expiration date of the calibration gases stated by the gas manufacturer shall be recorded. (b) Pure gases. The required purity of the gases is defined by the contamination limits given below. The following gases must be available for operation: (1) Purified nitrogen (Contamination <ls-thn-eq> 1 ppm C, <ls-thn-eq> 1 ppm CO, <ls-thn-eq> 400 ppm CO<INF>2, <ls-thn-eq> 0.1 ppm NO) (2) Purified oxygen (Purity 99.5 percent vol O<INF>2) (3) Hydrogen-helium mixture (40 <plus-minus> 2 percent hydrogen, balance helium) (Contamination <ls-thn-eq> 31 ppm C, <ls-thn-eq> 400 ppm CO) (4) Purified synthetic air (Contamination <ls-thn-eq> 1 ppm C, <ls-thn-eq> 1 ppm CO, <ls-thn-eq> 400 ppm CO<INF>2, <ls-thn-eq> 0.1 ppm NO) (Oxygen content between 18-21 percent vol.) (c) Calibration and span gases. (1) Calibration gas values are to be derived from NIST Standard Reference Materials (SRM's) or other standardized gas samples and are to be single blends as listed in the following paragraph. (2) Mixtures of gases having the following chemical compositions shall be available: C<INF>3H<INF>8 and purified synthetic air (dilute measurements); C<INF>3H<INF>8 and purified nitrogen (raw measurements); CO and purified nitrogen; NO<INF>X and purified nitrogen (the amount of NO<INF>2 contained in this calibration gas must not exceed 5 percent of the NO content); CO<INF>2 and purified nitrogen (3) The true concentration of a span gas must be within <plus-minus>2 percent of the NIST gas standard. The true concentration of a calibration gas must be within <plus-minus>1 percent of the NIST gas standard. The use of precision blending devices (gas dividers) to obtain the required calibration gas concentrations is acceptable, provided that the blended gases are accurate to within <plus-minus>1.5 percent of NIST gas standards, or other gas standards which have been approved by the Administrator. This accuracy implies that primary gases used (or blending) must be ``named'' to an accuracy of at least <plus-minus>1 percent, traceable to NIST or other approved gas standards. All concentrations of calibration gas shall be given on a volume basis (volume percent or volume ppm). (4) The gas concentrations used for calibration and span may also be obtained by means of a gas divider, either diluting with purified N<INF>2 or diluting with purified synthetic air. The accuracy of the mixing device must be such that the concentration of the diluted gases may be determined to within <plus-minus>2 percent. (d) Oxygen interference check gases shall contain propane with 350 ppmC <plus-minus>75 ppmC hydrocarbon. The concentration value shall be determined to calibration gas tolerances by chromatographic analysis of total hydrocarbons plus impurities or by dynamic blending. Nitrogen shall be the predominant diluent with the balance oxygen. (e) Fuel for the FID shall be a blend of 40 percent <plus-minus>2 percent hydrogen with the balance being helium. The mixture shall contain less than 1 ppm equivalent carbon response; 98 to 100 percent hydrogen fuel may be used with advance approval of the Administrator. (f) Hydrocarbon analyzer burner air. The concentration of oxygen must be within 1 mole percent of the oxygen concentration of the burner air used in the latest oxygen interference check (%O<INF>2I). If the difference in oxygen concentration is greater than 1 mole percent, then the oxygen interference must be checked and, if necessary, the analyzer adjusted to meet the %O<INF>2I requirements. The burner air must contain less than 2 ppmC hydrocarbon. Sec. 89.313-96 Initial calibration of analyzers. (a) Warming-up time. The warming-up time should be according to the recommendations of the manufacturer. If not specified, a minimum of two hours shall be allowed for warming up the analyzers. (b) NDIR and HFID analyzer. The NDIR analyzer shall be tuned and maintained according to the instrument manufacturer's instructions. The combustion flame of the HFID analyzer shall be optimized in order to meet the specifications in Sec. 89.319-96(b)(2). (c) Zero setting and calibration. (1) Using purified synthetic air (or nitrogen), the CO, CO<INF>2, NO<INF>X, and HC analyzers shall be set at zero. (2) Introduce the appropriate calibration gases to the analyzers and the values recorded. The same gas flow rates shall be used as when sampling exhaust. (d) Rechecking of zero setting. The zero setting shall be rechecked and the procedure described in paragraph (c) of this section repeated, if necessary. Sec. 89.314-96 Pre- and post-test calibration of analyzers. Each operating range used during the test shall be checked prior to and after each test in accordance with the following procedure. (A chronic need for parameter adjustment can indicate a need for instrument maintenance.): (a) The calibration is checked by using a zero gas and a span gas whose nominal value is between 80 percent and 100 percent of fullscale, inclusive, of the measuring range. (b) After the emission test a zero gas and the same span gas will be used for rechecking. The analysis will be considered acceptable if the difference between the two measuring results is less than 2 percent of full scale. Sec. 89.315-96 Analyzer bench checks. (a) Prior to initial use and after major repairs verify that each analyzer complies with the specifications given in Table 3 in appendix A of this subpart. (b) If a stainless steel NO<INF>2 to NO converter is used, condition all new or replacement converters. The conditioning consists of either purging the converter with air for a minimum of 4 hours or until the converter efficiency is greater than 90 percent. The converter must be at operational temperature while purging. Do not use this procedure prior to checking converter efficiency on in-use converters. Sec. 89.316-96 Analyzer leakage and response time. (a) Vacuum side leak check. (1) Any location within the analysis system where a vacuum leak could affect the test results must be checked. (2) The maximum allowable leakage rate on the vacuum side is 0.5 percent of the in-use flow rate for the portion of the system being checked. The analyzer flows and bypass flows may be used to estimate the in-use flow rates. (3) The sample probe and the connection between the sample probe and valve V2 (see Figure 1 in appendix B of this subpart) may be excluded from the leak check. (b) Pressure side leak check. The maximum allowable leakage rate on the pressure side is 5 percent of the in-use flow rate. (c) The response time shall be accounted for in all emission measurement and calculations. Sec. 89.317-96 NO<INF>X converter check. (a) Prior to its introduction into service, and monthly thereafter, the chemiluminescent oxides of nitrogen analyzer shall be checked for NO<INF>2 to NO converter efficiency. Figure 2 in appendix B of this subpart is a reference for the following paragraphs. (b) Follow good engineering practices for instrument start-up and operation. Adjust the analyzer to optimize performance. (c) Zero the oxides of nitrogen analyzer with zero-grade air or zero-grade nitrogen. (d) Connect the outlet of the NO<INF>X generator to the sample inlet of the oxides of nitrogen analyzer which has been set to the most common operating range. (e) Introduce into the NO<INF>X generator analyzer-system an NO-innitrogen (N<INF>2) mixture with an NO concentration equal to approximately 80 percent of the most common operating range. The NO<INF>2 content of the gas mixture shall be less than 5 percent of the NO concentration. (f) With the oxides of nitrogen analyzer in the NO mode, record the concentration of NO indicated by the analyzer. (g) Turn on the NO<INF>X generator O<INF>2 (or air) supply and adjust the O<INF>2 (or air) flow rate so that the NO indicated by the analyzer is about 10 percent less than indicated in paragraph (b)(5) of this section. Record the concentration of NO in this NO+O<INF>2 mixture. (h) Switch the NO<INF>X generator to the generation mode and adjust the generation rate so that the NO measured on the analyzer is 20 percent of that measured in paragraph (b)(5) of this section. There must be at least 10 percent unreacted NO at this point. Record the concentration of residual NO.
(i) Switch the oxides of nitrogen analyzer to the NO<INF>X mode and measure total NO<INF>X. Record this value. (j) Switch off the NO<INF>X generator but maintain gas flow through the system. The oxides of nitrogen analyzer will indicate the NO<INF>X in the NO+O<INF>2 mixture. Record this value. (k) Turn off the NO<INF>X generator O<INF>2 (or air) supply. The analyzer will now indicate the NO<INF>X in the original NO-in-N<INF>2 mixture. This value should be no more than 5 percent above the value indicated in paragraph (b)(4) of this section. (l) Calculate the efficiency of the NO<INF>X converter by substituting the concentrations obtained into the following equation: <GRAPHIC><TIFF>TR17JN94.000 Where:
a=concentration obtained in paragraph (i), b=concentration obtained in paragraph (j), c=concentration obtained in paragraph (g), d=concentration obtained in paragraph (h). If converter efficiency is not greater than 90 percent, corrective action will be required. Sec. 89.318-96 Analyzer interference checks. (a) Gases present in the exhaust other than the one being analyzed can interfere with the reading in several ways. Positive interference occurs in NDIR and PMD instruments when the interfering gas gives the same effect as the gas being measured, but to a lesser degree. Negative interference occurs in NDIR instruments by the interfering gas broadening the absorption band of the measured gas and in CLD instruments by the interfering gas quenching the radiation. The interference checks described in this section are to be made initially and after any major repairs that could affect analyzer performance. (b) CO analyzer water and CO<INF>2 interference checks. Prior to its introduction into service and annually thereafter, the NDIR carbon monoxide analyzer shall be checked for response to water vapor and CO<INF>2: (1) Follow good engineering practices for instrument start-up and operation. Adjust the analyzer to optimize performance on the most sensitive range to be used. (2) Zero the carbon monoxide analyzer with either zero-grade air or zero-grade nitrogen. (3) Bubble a mixture of 3 percent CO<INF>2 in N<INF>2 through water at room temperature and record analyzer response. (4) An analyzer response of more than 1 percent of full scale for ranges above 300 ppm full scale or more than 3 ppm on ranges below 300 ppm full scale requires corrective action. (Use of conditioning columns is one form of corrective action which may be taken.) (c) NO<INF>X analyzer quench check. The two gases of concern for CLD (and HCLD) analyzers are CO<INF>2 and water vapor. Quench responses to these two gases are proportional to their concentrations and, therefore, require test techniques to determine quench at the highest expected concentrations experienced during testing. (1) NO<INF>X analyzer CO<INF>2 quench check. A CO<INF>2 span gas having a concentration of 80 percent to 100 percent of full scale of the maximum operating range used during testing shall be passed through the CO<INF>2 NDIR analyzer and the value recorded as a. It is diluted approximately 50 percent with NO span gas and then passed through the CO<INF>2 NDIR and CLD (or HCLD), with the CO<INF>2 and NO values recorded as b and c respectively. The CO<INF>2 shall then be shut off and only the NO span gas passed through the CLD (or HCLD) and the NO value recorded as d. Percent CO<INF>2 quench shall be calculated as follows and shall not exceed 3 percent: <GRAPHIC><TIF1>TR17JN94.001 Where:
a=Undiluted CO<INF>2 concentration (percent) b=Diluted CO2 concentration (percent)
c=Diluted NO concentration (ppm)
d=Undiluted NO concentration (ppm)
(2) NO<INF>X analyzer water quench check. (i) This check applies to wet measurements only. An NO span gas having a concentration of 80 percent to 100 percent of full scale of a normal operating range shall be passed through the CLD (or HCLD) and the response recorded as D. The NO span gas shall then be bubbled through water at room temperature and passed through the CLD (or HCLD) and the analyzer response recorded as AR. Determine and record the analyzer absolute operating pressure and the bubbler water temperature. (It is important that the NO span gas contains minimal NO<INF>2 concentration for this check. No allowance for absorption of NO<INF>2 in water has been made in the following quench calculations.)
(ii) Calculations for water quench must consider dilution of the NO span gas with water vapor and scaling of the water vapor concentration of the mixture to that expected during testing. Determine the mixture's saturated vapor pressure (designated as Pwb) that corresponds to the bubbler water temperature. Calculate the water concentration (Z1, percent) in the mixture by the following equation: <GRAPHIC><TIF2>TR17JN94.002 where GP = analyzer operating pressure (Pa) (iii) Calculate the expected dilute NO span gas and water vapor mixture concentration (designated as D1) by the following equation: <GRAPHIC><TIF3>TR17JN94.003 (iv) For diesel (compression-ignition) exhaust, the maximum raw or dilute exhaust water vapor concentration expected during testing (designated as Wm) can be estimated from the CO<INF>2 span gas (designated as A) criteria in paragraph (c)(1) of this section and the assumption of a fuel atom H/C ratio of 1.8:1 as: <GRAPHIC><TIF4>TR17JN94.004 Where:
A = undiluted CO<INF>2 concentration. Percent water quench shall not exceed 3 percent and shall be calculated by: <GRAPHIC><TIF5>TR17JN94.005 Sec. 89.319-96 Hydrocarbon analyzer calibration. (a) The FID hydrocarbon analyzer shall receive the initial and periodic calibration as described in this section. The HFID used with petroleum-fueled diesel (compression-ignition) engines shall be operated to a set point <plus-minus>5.5 deg.C between 185 and 197 deg.C. (b) Initial and periodic optimization of detector response. Prior to introduction into service and at least annually thereafter, adjust the FID hydrocarbon analyzer for optimum hydrocarbon response as specified in this paragraph. Alternate methods yielding equivalent results may be used, if approved in advance by the Administrator. (1) Follow good engineering practices for initial instrument startup and basic operating adjustment using the appropriate fuel (see Sec. 89.312-96(e)) and zero-grade air. (2) One of the following procedures is required for FID or HFID optimization: (i) The procedure outlined in Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) paper No. 770141, ``Optimization of a Flame Ionization Detector for Determination of Hydrocarbon in Diluted Automotive Exhausts''; author, Glenn D. Reschke. This procedure has been incorporated by reference. See Sec. 89.6. (ii) The HFID optimization procedures outlined in Sec. 86.331-79 of this chapter. (iii) Alternative procedures may be used if approved in advance by the Administrator. (3) After the optimum flow rates have been determined, record them for future reference. (c) Initial and periodic calibration. Prior to introduction into service and monthly thereafter, the FID or HFID hydrocarbon analyzer shall be calibrated on all normally used instrument ranges using the steps in this paragraph. Use the same flow rate and pressures as when analyzing samples. Calibration gases shall be introduced directly at the analyzer, unless the ``overflow'' calibration option of Sec. 86.1310-90(b)(3)(i) of this chapter for the HFID is taken. (1) Adjust analyzer to optimize performance. (2) Zero the hydrocarbon analyzer with zero-grade air. (3) Calibrate on each used operating range with propane-in-air (dilute) or propane-in-nitrogen (raw) calibration gases having nominal concentrations starting between 10-15 percent and increasing in at least six incremental steps to 90 percent of that range. The incremental steps are to be spaced to represent good engineering practice. For each range calibrated, if the deviation from a leastsquares best-fit straight line is 2 percent or less of the value at each data point, concentration values may be calculated by use of a single calibration factor for that range. If the deviation exceeds 2 percent at any point, the best-fit non-linear equation which represents the data to within 2 percent of each test point shall be used to determine concentration. (d) Oxygen interference optimization. Choose a range where the oxygen interference check gases will fall in the upper 50 percent. Conduct the test, as outlined in this paragraph, with the oven temperature set as required by the instrument manufacturer. Oxygen interference check gas specifications are found in Sec. 89.312-96(d). (1) Zero the analyzer. (2) Span the analyzer with the purified synthetic air specified in Sec. 89.312-96(b)(4). (3) Recheck zero response. If it has changed more than 0.5 percent of full scale repeat paragraphs (d)(1) and (d)(2) of this section to correct problem. (4) Introduce the 5 percent and 10 percent oxygen interference check gases. (5) Recheck the zero response. If it has changed more <plus-minus>1 percent of full scale, repeat the test. (6) Calculate the percent of oxygen interference (designated as percent O<INF>2I) for each mixture in paragraph (d)(4) of this section. <GRAPHIC><TIF6>TR17JN94.006 A=hydrocarbon concentration (ppmC) of the span gas used in paragraph (d)(2) of this section. B=hydrocarbon concentration (ppmC) of the oxygen interference check gases used in paragraph (d)(4) of this section. <GRAPHIC><TIF7>TR17JN94.007 D=percent of full-scale analyzer response due to A. (7) The percent of oxygen interference (designated as %O<INF>2I) must be less than <plus-minus> 3.0 percent for all required oxygen interference check gases prior to testing. (8) If the oxygen interference is greater than the specifications, incrementally adjust the air flow above and below the manufacturer's specifications, repeating paragraphs (d)(1) through (d)(7) of this section for each flow. (9) If the oxygen interference is greater than the specification after adjusting the air flow, vary the fuel flow and thereafter the sample flow, repeating paragraphs (d)(1) through (d)(7) of this section for each new setting. (10) If the oxygen interference is still greater than the specifications, repair or replace the analyzer, FID fuel, or burner air prior to testing. Repeat this section with the repaired or replaced equipment or gases. Sec. 89.320-96 Carbon monoxide analyzer calibration. (a) Calibrate the NDIR carbon monoxide as described in this section. (b) Initial and periodic interference check. Prior to its introduction into service and annually thereafter, the NDIR carbon monoxide analyzer shall be checked for response to water vapor and CO<INF>2 in accordance with Sec. 318.96(b). (c) Initial and periodic calibration. Prior to its introduction into service and monthly thereafter, the NDIR carbon monoxide analyzer shall be calibrated. (1) Adjust the analyzer to optimize performance. (2) Zero the carbon monoxide analyzer with either zero-grade air or zero-grade nitrogen. (3) Calibrate on each used operating range with carbon monoxide-inN <INF>2 calibration gases having nominal concentrations starting between 10 and 15 percent and increasing in at least six incremental steps to 90 percent of that range. The incremental steps are to be spaced to represent good engineering practice. For each range calibrated, if the deviation from a least-squares best-fit straight line is 2 percent or less of the value at each data point, concentration values may be calculated by use of a single calibration factor for that range. If the deviation exceeds 2 percent at any point, the best-fit non-linear equation which represents the data to within 2 percent of each test point shall be used to determine concentration. (d) The initial and periodic interference, system check, and calibration test procedures specified in part 86, subpart D of this chapter may be used in lieu of the procedures specified in this section. Sec. 89.321-96 Oxides of nitrogen analyzer calibration. (a) The chemiluminescent oxides of nitrogen analyzer shall receive the initial and periodic calibration described in this section. (b) Prior to its introduction into service, and monthly thereafter, the chemiluminescent oxides of nitrogen analyzer is checked for NO<INF>2 to NO converter efficiency according to Sec. 89.317-96. (c) Initial and periodic calibration. Prior to its introduction into service, and monthly thereafter, the chemiluminescent oxides of nitrogen analyzer shall be calibrated on all normally used instrument ranges. Use the same flow rate as when analyzing samples. Proceed as follows:
(1) Adjust analyzer to optimize performance. (2) Zero the oxides of nitrogen analyzer with zero-grade air or zero-grade nitrogen. (3) Calibrate on each normally used operating range with NO-inN <INF>2 calibration gases with nominal concentrations starting at between 10 and 15 percent and increasing in at least six incremental steps to 90 percent of that range. The incremental steps are to be spaced to represent good engineering practice. For each range calibrated, if the deviation from a least-squares best-fit straight line is 2 percent or less of the value at each data point, concentration values may be calculated by use of a single calibration factor for that range. If the deviation exceeds 2 percent at any point, the best-fit non-linear equation which represents the data to within 2 percent of each test point shall be used to determine concentration. (d) The initial and periodic interference, system check, and calibration test procedures specified in part 86, subpart D of this chapter may be used in lieu of the procedures specified in this section. Sec. 89.322-96 Carbon dioxide analyzer calibration. (a) Prior to its introduction into service, and monthly thereafter, the NDIR carbon dioxide analyzer shall be calibrated as follows: (1) Follow good engineering practices for instrument start-up and operation. Adjust the analyzer to optimize performance. (2) Zero the carbon dioxide analyzer with either zero-grade air or zero-grade nitrogen. (3) Calibrate on each normally used operating range with carbon dioxide-in-N<INF>2 calibration or span gases having nominal concentrations starting between 10 and 15 percent and increasing in at least six incremental steps to 90 percent of that range. The incremental steps are to be spaced to represent good engineering practice. For each range calibrated, if the deviation from a leastsquares best-fit straight line is 2 percent or less of the value at each data point, concentration values may be calculated by use of a single calibration factor for that range. If the deviation exceeds 2 percent at any point, the best-fit non-linear equation which represents the data to within 2 percent of each test point shall be used to determine concentration. (b) The initial and periodic interference, system check, and calibration test procedures specified in part 86, subpart D of this chapter may be used in lieu of the procedures in this section. Sec. 89.323-96 NDIR analyzer calibration. (a) Detector optimization. If necessary, follow the instrument manufacturer's instructions for initial start-up and basic operating adjustments. (b) Calibration curve. Develop a calibration curve for each range used as follows: (1) Zero the analyzer. (2) Span the analyzer to give a response of approximately 90 percent of full-scale chart deflection. (3) Recheck the zero response. If it has changed more than 0.5 percent of full scale, repeat the steps given in paragraphs (b)(1) and (b)(2) of this section. (4) Record the response of calibration gases having nominal concentrations starting between 10 and 15 percent and increasing in at least six incremental steps to 90 percent of that range. The incremental steps are to be spaced to represent good engineering practice. (5) Generate a calibration curve. The calibration curve shall be of fourth order or less, have five or fewer coefficients. If any range is within 2 percent of being linear a linear calibration may be used. Include zero as a data point. Compensation for known impurities in the zero gas can be made to the zero-data point. The calibration curve must fit the data points within 2 percent of point. (6) Optional. A new calibration curve need not be generated if: (i) A calibration curve conforming to paragraph (b)(5) of this section exists; or (ii) The responses generated in paragraph (b)(4) of this section are within 1 percent of full scale or 2 percent of point, whichever is less, of the responses predicted by the calibration curve for the gases used in paragraph (b)(4) of this section. (7) If multiple range analyzers are used, the lowest range used must meet the curve fit requirements below 15 percent of full scale. Sec. 89.324-96 Calibration of other equipment. Other test equipment used for testing shall be calibrated as often as required by the instrument manufacturer or as necessary according to good practice. Sec. 89.325-96 Engine intake air temperature measurement. (a) Engine intake air temperature measurement must be made within 122 cm of the engine. The measurement location must be made either in the supply system or in the air stream entering the supply system. (b) The temperature measurements shall be accurate to within <plus-minus>2 deg.C. Sec. 89.326-96 Engine intake air humidity measurement. (a) Humidity conditioned air supply. Air that has had its absolute humidity altered is considered humidity- conditioned air. For this type of intake air supply, the humidity measurements must be made within the intake air supply system and after the humidity conditioning has taken place. (b) Nonconditioned air supply procedure. Humidity measurements in nonconditioned intake air supply systems must be made in the intake air stream entering the supply system. Alternatively, the humidity measurements can be measured within the intake air supply stream. Sec. 89.327-96 Charge cooling. For engines with an air-to-air intercooler (or any other low temperature charge air cooling device) between the turbocharger compressor and the intake manifold, follow SAE J1937. This procedure has been incorporated by reference. See Sec. 89.6. The temperature of the cooling medium and the temperature of the charge air shall be monitored and recorded. Sec. 89.328-96 Inlet and exhaust restrictions. (a) The manufacturer is liable for emission compliance over the full range of restrictions that are specified by the manufacturer for that particular engine. (b) Perform testing at the following inlet and exhaust restriction settings. (1) Equip the test engine with an air inlet system presenting an air inlet restriction at the upper limit at maximum air flow, as specified by the engine manufacturer for a clean air cleaner. A system representative of the installed engine may be used. In other cases a test shop system may be used. (2) The exhaust backpressure must be at the upper limit at maximum declared power, as specified by the engine manufacturer. A system representative of the installed engine may be used. In other cases a test shop system may be used. Sec. 89.329-96 Engine cooling system. An engine cooling system is required with sufficient capacity to maintain the engine at normal operating temperatures as prescribed by the engine manufacturer. Sec. 89.330-96 Lubricating oil and test fuels. (a) Lubricating oil. Use the engine lubricating oil for testing that meets the requirements as specified by the manufacturer for a particular engine and intended usage. Record the specifications of the lubricating oil used for the test. (b) Test fuels. (1) Use diesel fuels for testing which are clean and bright, with pour and cloud points adequate for operability. The diesel fuel may contain nonmetallic additives as follows: Cetane improver, metal deactivator, antioxidant, dehazer, antirust, pour depressant, dye, dispersant, and biocide. (2) Use only petroleum fuel meeting the specifications in Table 4 in appendix A of this subpart, or substantially equivalent specifications approved by the Administrator, for exhaust emission testing. Alternatively, petroleum fuel meeting the specifications in Table 5 in appendix A of this subpart may be used in exhaust emission testing. The grade of diesel fuel used must be commercially designated as ``Type 2-D'' grade diesel fuel and recommended by the engine manufacturer. If the fuel specified in Table 4 in Appendix A of this subpart is used, the adjustment factor specified in Sec. 89.425-96 may be applied to particulate emission values to account for the impact of sulfur in fuel on particulate emissions. (c) Other fuels may be used for testing provided they meet the following qualifications: (1) They are commercially available; (2) Information acceptable to the Administrator is provided to show that only the designated fuel would be used in customer service; (3) Use of a fuel listed under paragraph (b) of this section would have a detrimental effect on emissions or durability; and (4) Fuel specifications are approved in writing by the Administrator prior to the start of testing. (d) Report the specification range of the fuel to be used under paragraphs (b)(2) and (c)(1) through (c)(4) of this section in the application for certification in accordance with Sec. 89.115-96 (a)(8). Sec. 89.331-96 Test conditions. (a) General requirements. Calculate all volumes and volumetric flow rates at standard conditions for temperature and pressure (0 deg.C and 101.3 kPa), and these conditions must be used consistently throughout all calculations. (b) Engine test conditions. Measure the absolute temperature (designated as T and expressed in Kelvin) of the engine air at the inlet to the engine, and the dry atmospheric pressure (designated as p and expressed in kPa), and determine the parameter f according to the following provisions: (1) Naturally aspirated and mechanically supercharged engines: <GRAPHIC><TIF8>TR17JN94.008 (2) Turbocharged engine with or without cooling of inlet air: <GRAPHIC><TIF9>TR17JN94.009 (c) For a test to be recognized as valid, the parameter f shall be between the limits as shown below: <GRAPHIC><TIF10>TR17JN94.010 Appendix A to Subpart D--Tables Table 1.--Abbreviations Used in Subpart D
CLD.........  Chemiluminescent detector.                                
CO..........  Carbon monoxide.                                          
CO<INF>2.........  Carbon dioxide.                                           
HC..........  Hydrocarbons.                                             
HCLD........  Heated chemiluminescent detector.                         
HFID........  Heated flame ionization detector.                         
NDIR........  Non-dispersive infra-red analyzer.                        
NIST........ National Institute for Standards and Testing.
NO..........  Nitric Oxide.                                             
NO<INF>2.........  Nitrogen Dioxide.                                         
NOx.........  Oxides of nitrogen.                                       
O<INF>2..........  Oxygen.                                                   
PMD.........  Paramagnetic detector.                                    
ZROD........  Zirconiumdioxyde sensor.                                  

Table 2.--Symbols Used in Subpart D
  Symbol                          Term                           Unit

Conc...... Concentration (ppm by volume)................... ppm f......... Engine specific parameter considering ..........
             atmospheric conditions.
F<INF>FCB...... Fuel specific factor for the carbon balance ..........
             calculation.
F<INF>FD....... Fuel specific factor for exhaust flow ..........
             calculation on dry basis.                                  
F<INF>FH....... Fuel specific factor representing the hydrogen ..........
             to carbon ratio.                                           
F<INF>FW....... Fuel specific factor for exhaust flow ..........
             calculation on wet basis.                                  
G<INF>AIRW..... Intake air mass flow rate on wet basis.......... kg/h G<INF>AIRD..... Intake air mass flow rate on dry basis.......... kg/h G<INF>EXHW..... Exhaust gas mass flow rate on wet basis......... kg/h G<INF>Fuel..... Fuel mass flow rate............................. kg/h H......... Absolute humidity (water content related to dry g/kg
             air).                                                      
i......... Subscript denoting an individual mode........... .......... K<INF>H........ Humidity correction factor...................... .......... L......... Percent torque related to maximum torque for the %
             test mode.                                                 
Mass...... Pollutant mass flow............................. g/h n<INF>d,i...... Engine speed (average at the i'th mode during 1/min
             the cycle).                                                
P<INF>s........ Dry atmospheric pressure........................ kPa P<INF>d........ Test ambient saturation vapor pressure at kPa
             ambient temperature.                                       
P......... Gross power output uncorrected.................. kW P<INF>AUX...... Declared total power absorbed by auxiliaries kW
             fitted for the test.                                       
P<INF>M........ Maximum power measured at the test speed under kW
             test conditions.
P<INF>i........ P<INF>i=P<INF>M,i+P<INF>AUX,i.................................. .<INF>...<INF>.....<INF>. P<INF>B........ Total barometric pressure (average of the pre- kPa
             test and post-test values).                                
R<INF>a........ Relative humidity of the ambient air............ % S......... Dynamometer setting............................. kW T......... Absolute temperature at air inlet............... K T<INF>be....... Air temperature after the charge air cooler (if K
             applicable) (average).                                     
T<INF>clout.... Coolant temperature outlet (average)............ K T<INF>Dd....... Absolute dewpoint temperature................... K T<INF>d,i...... Torque (average at the i'th mode during the N-m
             cycle).
T<INF>SC....... Temperature of the intercooled air.............. K T<INF>ref...... Reference temperature........................... K V<INF>EXHD..... Exhaust gas volume flow rate on dry basis....... m<SUP>3/h V<INF>AIRW..... Intake air volume flow rate on wet basis........ m<SUP>3/h P<INF>B........ Total barometric pressure....................... kPa V<INF>EXHW..... Exhaust gas volume flow rate on wet basis....... m<SUP>3/h WF........ Weighing factor................................. WF<INF>E....... Effective weighing factor ......................
Table 3.--Measurement Accuracy Calibration Frequency (MY96 and Later)
                              Permissible deviation
No.                              from reading\1\          Calibration
Item --------------------------- frequency
                               Nonidle        Idle

1.. Engine speed......... <plus-minus>2 <plus-minu 30 days.
                             %.             s2%.
2.. Torque............... <plus-minus>2 <plus-minu 30 days.
                             %.             s5%.                        
3.. Fuel consumption..... <plus-minus>1 <plus-minu 30 days.
                             %.             s5%.                        
4.. Air consumption...... <plus-minus>2 <plus-minu As required.
                             %.             s5%.                        
5.. Coolant temperature.. <plus-minus>2 Same...... As required.
                              deg.K.                                    
6.. Lubricant temperature <plus-minus>2 Same...... As required.
                              deg.K.                                    
7.. Exhaust backpressure. <plus-minus>5 Same...... As required.
                             %.                                         
8.. Inlet depression..... <plus-minus>5 Same...... As required.
                             %.                                         
9.. Exhaust gas <plus-minus>1 Same...... As required.
      temperature.           5  deg.K.                                  
10. Air inlet temperature <plus-minus>2 Same...... As required.
      (combustion air).       deg.K.                                    
11. Atmospheric pressure. <plus-minus>0 Same...... As required.
                             .5%.                                       
12. Humidity (combustion <plus-minus>3 Same...... As required.
      air) (relative).       .0%.                                       
13. Fuel temperature..... <plus-minus>2 Same...... As required.
                              deg.K.
14. Temperature with <plus-minus>2 Same...... As required.
      regard to dilution      deg.K.                                    
      tunnel.                                                           
15. Dilution air humidity <plus-minus>3 Same...... As required.
                             % absolute.                                
16. HC analyzer.......... <plus-minus>2 Same...... 30 days.
                             %<SUP>2.                                        
17. CO analyzer.......... <plus-minus>2 Same...... 30 days.
                             %<SUP>2.                                        
18. NO<INF>X analyzer......... <plus-minus>2 Same...... 30 days.
                             %<SUP>2.                                        
19. NO<INF>X converter 90%.......... Same...... 30 days.
      efficiency check.                                                 
20. CO<INF>2 analyzer......... <plus-minus>2 Same...... 30 days.
                             %<SUP>2.

\1\All accuracy requirements pertain to the final recorded value which
  is inclusive of the data acquisition system.                          
\2\If reading is under 100 ppm then the accuracy shall be <plus-minus>2
  ppm.                                                                  
                  Table 4. Test Fuel Specifications for MY96 and Later:Federal Specifications

                                                                                                     Value (type
                                Item                                      Procedure (ASTM)\1\           2-D)

Cetane.............................................................. D613-86..................... 42-50
Distillation range:
IBP, deg.C..................................................... D86-90...................... 171-204 10% point, deg.C............................................... D86-90...................... 204-235 50% point, deg.C............................................... D86-90...................... 243-283 90% point, deg.C............................................... D86-90...................... 293-332 EP, deg.C...................................................... D86-90...................... 321-366 Gravity, API.................................................... D287-92..................... 33-37 Total sulfur, %mass............................................. D129-91 or D2622-92......... >0.05--0.5
Hydrocarbon composition:
Aromatics, %vol................................................. D1319-89.................... \2\10 Parafins,....................................................... D1319-89.................... <SUP>(3) Napthenes,...................................................... ............................ ............ Olefins,........................................................ ............................ ............ Flashpoint, deg.C (minimum).................................... D93-90...................... 54 Viscosity @ 38 deg.C, Centistokes.............................. D445-88..................... 2.0-3.2
\1\All ASTM procedures in this table have been incorporated by reference. See Sec. 89.6.                        
\2\Minimum.
\3\Remainder.
Table 5.--Test Fuel Specifications for MY96 and Later: California Specifications
Value (type
                                Item                                       Procedure (ASTM)\1\          2-D)    

Cetane.............................................................. D613-86..................... 40-48
Distillation range:
IBP, deg.C..................................................... D86-90...................... 171-204 10% point, deg.C............................................... D86-90...................... 204-235 50% point, deg.C............................................... D86-90...................... 243-283 90% point, deg.C............................................... D86-90...................... 293-332 EP, deg.C...................................................... D86-90...................... 321-366 Gravity, API.................................................... D287-92..................... 33-37 Total sulfur, %mass............................................. D129-91 or D2622-92......... .03-.05
Hydrocarbon composition:
Aromatics %vol.................................................. D1319-89.................... 10\2\ Parafins........................................................ D1319-89.................... (<SUP>3) Napthenes....................................................... ............................ ............ Olefins......................................................... ............................ ............ Flashpoint, deg.C (minimum).................................... D93-90...................... 54 Viscosity @ 38 deg.C, centistokes.............................. D445-88..................... 2.0-3.2
\1\All ASTM procedures in this table have been incorporated by reference. See Sec. 89.6.
\2\Minimum.
\3\Remainder.
BILLING CODE 6560-50-P Appendix B to Subpart D--Figures <GRAPHIC><TIF11>TR17JN94.036 <GRAPHIC><TIF12>TR17JN94.037 BILLING CODE 6560-50-C Subpart E--Exhaust Emission Test Procedures Sec. 89.401-96 Scope; applicability. (a) This subpart describes the procedures to follow in order to perform exhaust emission tests on new nonroad compression-ignition engines subject to the provisions of subpart B of this part. (b) Exhaust gases, either raw or dilute, are sampled while the test engine is operated using an 8-mode test cycle on an engine dynamometer. The exhaust gases receive specific component analysis determining concentration of pollutant, exhaust volume, the fuel flow, and the power output during each mode. Emission is reported as grams per kilowatt hour (g/kW-hr).
(c) Requirements for emission test equipment and calibrating this equipment are found in subpart D of this part. Sec. 89.402-96 Definitions. The definitions in subpart A of this part apply to this subpart. For terms not defined in this part, the definitions in part 86, subparts A, D, I, and N of this chapter apply to this subpart. The following definition also applies to this subpart. Specific emissions, (g/kW-hr), shall be expressed on the basis of observed gross power.
When it is not possible to test the engine in the gross conditions, for example, if the engine and transmission form a single integral unit, the engine may be tested in the net condition. Power corrections from net to gross conditions will be allowed with prior approval of the Administrator. Sec. 89.403-96 Symbols/abbreviations. (a) The abbreviations in Sec. 86.094-3 or Sec. 89.3 of this chapter apply to this subpart. (b) The abbreviations in Table 1 in appendix A to subpart D also apply to this subpart. Some abbreviations from Sec. 89.3 have been included for the convenience of the reader. (c) The symbols in Table 2 in appendix A to subpart D apply to this subpart. Sec. 89.404-96 Test procedure overview. (a) The test consists of prescribed sequences of engine operating conditions to be conducted on an engine dynamometer. The exhaust gases, generated raw or dilute during engine operation, are sampled for specific component analysis through the analytical train. The test is applicable to engines equipped with catalytic or direct-flame afterburners, induction system modifications, or other systems, or to uncontrolled engines.
(b) The test is designed to determine the brake-specific emissions of hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, and oxides of nitrogen. The test consists of one idle mode, four power modes at one speed and three power modes at another speed. These procedures require the determination of the concentration of each pollutant, exhaust volume, the fuel flow, and the power output during each mode. The measured values are weighted and used to calculate the grams of each pollutant emitted per kilowatt hour (g/kW-hr). (c) (1) When an engine is tested for exhaust emissions, the complete engine shall be tested with all emission control devices installed and functioning. (2) On air-cooled engines, the fan shall be installed. (3) Additional accessories (for example, oil cooler, alternators, or air compressors) may be installed but such accessory loading will be considered parasitic in nature and observed power shall be used in the emission calculation. (d) All emission control systems installed on or incorporated in the application must be functioning during all procedures in this subpart. In cases of component malfunction or failure, maintenance to correct component failure or malfunction must be authorized in accordance with Sec. 86.094-25 of this chapter. (e) The engine must be equipped with an electrical generation device typical of one used in customer service (such as an alternator). The power drain from it must be no greater than what is sufficient to operate the engine on the test stand. Sec. 89.405-96 Recorded information. (a) The information described in this section must be recorded, where applicable, for each test. (b) Engine description and specification. A copy of the information specified in this paragraph must accompany each engine sent to the Administrator for compliance testing. The manufacturer need not record the information specified in this paragraph for each test if the information, with the exception of paragraphs (b)(3) and (b)(9) of this section, is included in the manufacturer's application for certification. (1) Engine-system combination. (2) Engine identification numbers. (3) Number of hours of operation accumulated on engine. (4) Rated maximum horsepower and torque. (5) Maximum horsepower and torque speeds. (6) Engine displacement. (7) Governed speed. (8) Idle rpm. (9) Fuel consumption at maximum power and torque. (10) Maximum air flow. (11) Air inlet restriction. (12) Exhaust pipe diameter(s). (13) Maximum exhaust system backpressure. (c) Test data; general. (1) Engine-system combination. (2) Engine identification number. (3) Instrument operator. (4) Engine operator. (5) Number of hours of operation accumulated on the engine prior to beginning the warm-up portion of the test. (6) Fuel identification. (7) Date of most recent analytical assembly calibration. (8) All pertinent instrument information such as tuning, gain, serial numbers, detector number, and calibration curve numbers. As long as this information is available for inspection by the Administrator, it may be summarized by system number or analyzer identification numbers. (d) Test data; pre-test. (1) Date and time of day. (2) Test number. (3) Barometric pressure, pre-test segment. (4) Engine intake humidity, pre-test segment for compressionignition engines with non-conditioned air supply systems. (5) Maximum observed torque for intermediate and rated speeds. (6) Recorder chart or equivalent. Identify for each test segment zero traces for each range used, and span traces for each range used. (7) Air temperature after and pressure drop across the charge air cooler (if applicable) at maximum observed torque and rated speed. (e) Test data; modal. (1) Recorder chart or equivalent. Identify for each test mode the emission concentration traces and the associated analyzer range(s). The start and finish of each test. (2) Observed engine torque. (3) Observed engine rpm. (4) Record engine torque and engine rpm continuously with a chart recorder or equivalent recording device. (5) Intake air flow and depression for each mode. (6) Engine intake air temperature for each mode. (7) Mass fuel flow for each mode. (8) Engine intake humidity. (9) Coolant temperature outlet. (10) Engine fuel inlet temperature, location to be representative of in-use as specified by each manufacturer. (f) Test data; post-test. (1) Recorder chart or equivalent. Identify the zero traces for each range used and the span traces for each range used. Identify hangup check, if performed. (2) Total number of hours of operation accumulated on the engine. (3) Barometric pressure, post-test segment. (4) Engine intake humidity, post-test segment for compressionignition engines with non-conditioned air supply systems. Sec. 89.406-96 Pre-test procedures. (a) Allow a minimum of 30 minutes warmup in the standby or operating mode prior to spanning the analyzers. (b) Replace or clean the filter elements and then vacuum leak check the system per Sec. 89.316-96(a). A pressure leak check is also permitted per Sec. 89.316-96(b). Allow the heated sample line, filters, and pumps to reach operating temperature. (c) Perform the following system checks: (1) Check the sample-line temperature (see Sec. 86.310-79 of this chapter for raw test procedures or Sec. 86.1310-90 of this chapter for dilute test procedures). (2) Check that the system response time has been accounted for prior to sample collection data recording. (3) A hang-up check is permitted, but is optional. (d) Check analyzer zero and span at a minimum before and after each test. Further, check analyzer zero and span any time a range change is made or at the maximum demonstrated time span for stability for each analyzer used. (e) Check system flow rates and pressures. Sec. 89.407-96 Engine dynamometer test run. (a) Measure and record the temperature of the air supplied to the engine, the fuel temperature at the pump inlet, and the observed barometric pressure. (b) The governor and fuel system shall have been adjusted to provide engine performance at the levels reported in the application for certification required under Sec. 89.115-96. (c) The following steps are taken for each test: (1) Install instrumentation and sample probes as required. (2) Perform the pre-test procedure as specified in Sec. 89.406-96. (3) Read and record the general test data as specified in Sec. 89.405-96(c). (4) Start cooling system. (5) Precondition (warm up) the engine in the following manner: (i) Operate the engine at idle for 2 to 3 minutes; (ii) Operate the engine at approximately 50 percent power at the peak torque speed for 5 to 7 minutes; (iii) Operate the engine at rated speed and maximum horsepower for 25 to 30 minutes; (iv) Optional. It is permitted to precondition the engine at rated speed and maximum horsepower until the oil and water temperatures are stabilized. The temperatures are defined as stabilized if they are maintained within <plus-minus>2 deg.C for 2 minutes. The engine must be operated a minimum of 10 minutes for this option. This optional procedure may be substituted for the procedure in paragraph (c)(5)(iii) of this section; (v) Optional. If the engine has been operating on service accumulation for a minimum of 40 minutes, the service accumulation may be substituted for the procedure in paragraphs (c)(5)(i) through (iii) of this section. (6) Read and record all pre-test data specified in Sec. 89.405- 96(d). (7) Start the test cycle (see Sec. 89.410-96) within 20 minutes of the end of the warmup. (See paragraph (c)(13) of this section.) (8) During the first mode calculate the torque corresponding to 75, 50, and 10 percent of the maximum observed torque for the rated speed. (9) During the fifth mode calculate the torque corresponding to 75 and 50 percent of the maximum observed torque for the intermediate speed. (10) Record all modal data specified in Sec. 89.405-96(e) during a minimum of the last 60 seconds of each mode. (11) Record the analyzer(s) response to the exhaust gas during the a minimum of the last 60 seconds of each mode. (12) Test modes may be repeated, as long as the engine is preconditioned by running the previous mode. (13) If a delay of more than 20 minutes occurs between the end of one mode and the beginning of another mode, the test is void. If the delay is under four hours, the test may be restarted without preconditioning (begin at the point in the procedure described at paragraph (c)(6) of this section). If the delay exceeds 4 hours, the test shall include preconditioning (begin at paragraph (c)(2) of this section). (14) The engine speed and torque must be measured within the accuracy requirements of Table 3 (in appendix A to subpart D), and maintained within the requirements of Table 1 (in appendix B to this subpart) during a minimum of the last 60 seconds of each mode. (15) If at any time during a test mode, the test equipment malfunctions or the specifications in paragraph (c)(14) of this section are not met, the test mode is void and may be aborted. The test mode may be restarted without preconditioning (begin with paragraph (c)(6) of this section). (16) Fuel flow and air flow during the idle load condition may be determined just prior to or immediately following the dynamometer sequence, if longer times are required for accurate measurements. (d) Exhaust gas measurements. (1) Measure HC, CO, CO<INF>2, and NO<INF>X concentration in the exhaust sample. (2) Each analyzer range that may be used during a test mode must have the zero and span responses recorded prior to the execution of that test mode. Only the zero and span for the range(s) used to measure the emissions during a test mode are required to be recorded after the completion of the test mode. (3) It is permissible to change filter elements between test modes. (4) A leak check is permitted between test segments. (5) A hangup check is permitted between test segments. (6) If, during the emission measurement portion of a test segment, the value of the gauges downstream of the NDIR analyzer(s) G3 or G4 (see Figure 1 in appendix B to subpart D) differs by more than <plus-minus>0.5 kPa from the pretest value, the test segment is void. Sec. 89.408-96 Post-test procedures. (a) A hangup check is recommended at the completion of the last test mode using the following procedure: (1) Within 30 seconds introduce a zero-grade gas or room air into the sample probe or valve V2 (see Figure 1 in appendix B to subpart D) to check the ``hangup zero'' response. Simultaneously start a time measurement. (2) Select the lowest HC range used during the test. (3) Within four minutes of beginning the time measurement in paragraph (a)(1) of this section, the difference between the span-zero response and the hangup zero response shall not be greater than 5.0 percent of full scale or 10 ppmC whichever is greater. (b) Begin the analyzer span checks within 6 minutes after the completion of the last mode in the test. Record for each analyzer the zero and span response for each range used during the preceding test or test segment. (c) If during the test, the filter element(s) were replaced or cleaned, a vacuum check must be performed per Sec. 89.316-96(a) immediately after the span checks. If the vacuum side leak check does not meet the requirements of Sec. 89.316-96(a), the test is void. (d) Record the post-test data specified in Sec. 89.405-96(f). (e) For a valid test, the analyzer drift between the before-mode and after-mode span checks for each analyzer must meet the following requirements: (1) The span drift (defined as the change in the difference between the zero response and the span response) must not exceed 2 percent of full-scale chart deflection for each range used. (2) The zero response drift must not exceed 2 percent of full-scale chart deflection for each range used above 155 ppm (or ppmC) or 3 percent of full-scale chart deflection for each range below 155 ppm (or ppmC). Sec. 89.409-96 Data logging. (a) A computer or any other automatic data processing device(s) may be used as long as the system meets the requirements of this subpart. (b) Determine from the data collection records the analyzer responses corresponding to the end of each mode. (c) Record data at a minimum of once every 5 seconds. (d) Determine the final value for CO<INF>2, CO, HC, and NO<INF>X concentrations by averaging the concentration of each point taken during the sample period for each mode. (e) For purposes of this section, calibration data includes calibration curves, linearity curves, span-gas responses, and zero-gas responses. Sec. 89.410-96 Engine test cycle. (a) The 8-mode cycle (see Table 1 in Appendix B to this subpart) shall be followed in dynamometer operation tests of compressionignition nonroad engines. (b) During each non-idle mode, hold the specified speed and load to within <plus-minus>2 percent of point. During each idle mode, speed must be held within the manufacturer's specifications for the engine, and the throttle must be in the fully closed position and torque must not exceed 5 percent of the peak torque value of mode 5. (c) If the operating conditions specified in paragraph (b) of this section for modes 2, 3, 4, 6, and 7 cannot be maintained, the Administrator may authorize deviations from the specified load conditions. Such deviations shall not exceed 10 percent of the maximum torque at the test speed. The minimum deviations, above and below the specified load, necessary for stable operation shall be determined by the manufacturer and approved by the Administrator prior to the test run. (d) Power generated during the idle mode may not be included in the calculation of emission results. Sec. 89.411-96 Exhaust sample procedure--gaseous components. (a) Automatic data collection equipment requirements. The analyzer response may be read by automatic data collection (ADC) equipment such as computers, data loggers, and so forth. If ADC equipment is used, the following is required: (1) For bag sample analysis, the analyzer response must be stable at greater than 99 percent of the final reading for the dilute exhaust sample bag. A single value representing the average chart deflection over a 10-second stabilized period shall be stored. (2) For continuous analysis systems, a single value representing the average integrated concentration over a cycle shall be stored. (3) The chart deflections or average integrated concentrations required in paragraphs (a)(1) and (a)(2) of this section may be stored on long-term computer storage devices such as computer tapes, storage discs, punch cards, and so forth, or they may be printed in a listing for storage. In either case a chart recorder is not required and records from a chart recorder, if they exist, need not be stored. (4) If ADC equipment is used to interpret analyzer values, the ADC equipment is subject to the calibration specifications of the analyzer as if the ADC equipment is part of analyzer system. (b) Data records from any one or a combination of analyzers may be stored as chart recorder records. (c) Bag sample analysis. For bag sample analysis perform the following sequence: (1) Warm up and stabilize the analyzers; clean and/or replace filter elements, conditioning columns (if used), and so forth, as necessary. (2) Obtain a stable zero reading. (3) Zero and span the analyzers with zero and span gases. The span gases must have concentrations between 75 and 100 percent of full-scale chart deflection. The flow rates and system pressures during spanning shall be approximately the same as those encountered during sampling. A sample bag may be used to identify the required analyzer range. (4) Recheck zero response. If this zero response differs from the zero response recorded in paragraph (c)(3) of this section by more than 1 percent of full scale, then paragraphs (c)(2), (c)(3), and (c)(4) of this section must be repeated. (5) If a chart recorder is used, identify and record the most recent zero and span response as the pre-analysis values. (6) If ADC equipment is used, electronically record the most recent zero and span response as the pre-analysis values. (7) Measure HC, CO, CO<INF>2, and NO<INF>X background concentrations in the sample bag(s) with approximately the same flow rates and pressures used in paragraph (c)(3) of this section. (Constituents measured continuously do not require bag analysis.) (8) A post-analysis zero and span check of each range must be performed and the values recorded. The number of events that may occur between the pre- and post-analysis checks is not specified. However, the difference between pre-analysis zero and span values (recorded in paragraph (c)(5) or (c)(6) of this section) versus those recorded for the post-analysis check may not exceed the zero drift limit or the span drift limit of 2 percent of full-scale chart deflection for any range used. Otherwise the test is void. (d) Continuous sample analysis. For continuous sample analysis perform the following sequence: (1) Warm up and stabilize the analyzers; clean and/or replace filter elements, conditioning columns (if used), and so forth, as necessary. (2) Leak check portions of the sampling system that operate at negative gauge pressures when sampling, and allow heated sample lines, filters, pumps, and so forth to stabilize at operating temperature. (3) Optional: Perform a hangup check for the HFID sampling system: (i) Zero the analyzer using zero air introduced at the analyzer port. (ii) Flow zero air through the overflow sampling system. Check the analyzer response. (iii) If the overflow zero response exceeds the analyzer zero response by 2 percent or more of the HFID full-scale deflection, hangup is indicated and corrective action must be taken. (iv) The complete system hangup check specified in paragraph (e) of this section is recommended as a periodic check. (4) Obtain a stable zero reading. (5) Zero and span each range to be used on each analyzer operated prior to the beginning of the test cycle. The span gases shall have a concentration between 75 and 100 percent of full-scale chart deflection. The flow rates and system pressures shall be approximately the same as those encountered during sampling. The HFID analyzer shall be zeroed and spanned through the overflow sampling system. (6) Re-check zero response. If this zero response differs from the zero response recorded in paragraph (d)(5) of this section by more than 1 percent of full scale, then paragraphs (d)(4), (d)(5), and (d)(6) of this section must be repeated. (7) If a chart recorder is used, identify and record the most recent zero and span response as the pre-analysis values. (8) If ADC equipment is used, electronically record the most recent zero and span response as the pre-analysis values. (9) Collect background HC, CO, CO<INF>2, and NO<INF>X in a sample bag (for dilute exhaust sampling only, see Sec. 89.420-96). (10) Perform a post-analysis zero and span check for each range used at the conditions specified in paragraph (d)(5) of this section. Record these responses as the post-analysis values. (11) Neither the zero drift nor the span drift between the preanalysis and post-analysis checks on any range used may exceed 3 percent for HC, or 2 percent for NO<INF>X, CO, and CO<INF>2, of full scale chart deflection, or the test is void. (If the HC drift is greater than 3 percent of full-scale chart deflection, hydrocarbon hangup is likely.) (12) Determine background levels of NO<INF>X, CO, or CO<INF>2 (for dilute exhaust sampling only) by the bag sample technique outlined in paragraph (c) of this section. (e) Hydrocarbon hangup. If HC hangup is indicated, the following sequence may be performed: (1) Fill a clean sample bag with background air. (2) Zero and span the HFID at the analyzer ports. (3) Analyze the background air sample bag through the analyzer ports. (4) Analyze the background air through the entire sample probe system. (5) If the difference between the readings obtained is 2 ppm or more, clean the sample probe and the sample line. (6) Reassemble the sample system, heat to specified temperature, and repeat the procedure in paragraphs (e)(1) through (e)(6) of this section. Sec. 89.412-96 Raw gaseous exhaust sampling and analytical system description. (a) Schematic drawing. An example of a sampling and analytical system which may be used for testing under this subpart is shown in Figure 1 in appendix B to subpart D. All components or parts of components that are wetted by the sample or corrosive calibration gases shall be either chemically cleaned stainless steel or inert material, for example, polytetrafluoroethylene resin. The use of ``gauge savers'' or ``protectors'' with nonreactive diaphragms to reduce dead volumes is permitted. (b) Sample probe. (1) The sample probe shall be a straight, closedend, stainless steel, multi-hole probe. The inside diameter shall not be greater than the inside diameter of the sample line plus 0.03 cm. The wall thickness of the probe shall not be greater than 0.10 cm. The fitting that attaches the probe to the exhaust pipe shall be as small as practical in order to minimize heat loss from the probe. (2) The probe shall have a minimum of three holes. The spacing of the radial planes for each hole in the probe must be such that they cover approximately equal cross-sectional areas of the exhaust duct. See Figure 1 in appendix A to this subpart. The angular spacing of the holes must be approximately equal. The angular spacing of any two holes in one plane may not be 180 deg. <plus-minus>20 deg. (that is, section view C-C of Figure 1 in appendix A to this subpart). The holes should be sized such that each has approximately the same flow. If only three holes are used, they may not all be in the same radial plane. (3) The probe shall extend radially across the exhaust duct. The probe must pass through the approximate center and must extend across at least 80 percent of the diameter of the duct. (c) Sample transfer line. (1) The maximum inside diameter of the sample line shall not exceed 1.32 cm. (2) If valve V2 is used, the sample probe must connect directly to valve V2. The location of optional valve V2 may not be greater than 1.22 m from the exhaust duct. (3) The location of optional valve V16 may not be greater than 61 cm from the sample pump. The leakage rate for this section on the pressure side of the sample pump may not exceed the leakage rate specification for the vacuum side of the pump. (d) Venting. All vents, including analyzer vents, bypass flow, and pressure relief vents of regulators, should be vented in such a manner to avoid endangering personnel in the immediate area. (e) Any variation from the specifications in this subpart including performance specifications and emission detection methods may be used only with prior approval by the Administrator. (f) Additional components, such as instruments, valves, solenoids, pumps, switches, and so forth, may be employed to provide additional information and coordinate the functions of the component systems. (g) The following requirements must be incorporated in each system used for raw testing under this subpart. (1) The sample for all components shall be taken with one sample probe, except as allowed under Sec. 89.413-96, and internally split to the different analyzers. (2) The sample transport system from the engine exhaust pipe to the HC analyzer and the NO<INF>X analyzer must be heated as indicated in Figure 1 in appendix B of subpart D. Sec. 89.413-96 Raw sampling procedures. Follow these procedures when sampling for gaseous emissions. (a) The gaseous emission sampling probe must be installed at least 0.5 m or 3 times the diameter of the exhaust pipe--whichever is the larger--upstream of the exit of the exhaust gas system. (b) In the case of a multi-cylinder engine with a branched exhaust manifold, the inlet of the probe shall be located sufficiently far downstream so as to ensure that the sample is representative of the average exhaust emissions from all cylinders. (c) In multi-cylinder engines having distinct groups of manifolds, such as in a ``Vee'' engine configuration, it is permissible to: (1) Sample after all exhaust pipes have been connected together into a single exhaust pipe. (2) For each mode, sample from each exhaust pipe and average the gaseous concentrations to determine a value for each mode. (3) Sample from all exhaust pipes simultaneously with the sample lines connected to a common manifold prior to the analyzer. It must be demonstrated that the flow rate through each individual sample line is <plus-minus>4 percent of the average flow rate through all the sample lines. (4) Use another method, if it has been approved in advance by the Administrator. (d) All heated sampling lines shall be fitted with a heated filter to extract solid particles from the flow of gas required for analysis. The sample line for CO, CO<INF>2, and O<INF>2 analysis may be heated or unheated. (e) If the composition of the exhaust gas is influenced by any treatment such as heat exchanger or air injection (except catalysts and soot filters) then the exhaust probe must be taken upstream of this device. Sec. 89.414-96 Air flow measurement specifications. (a) The air flow measurement method used must have a range large enough to accurately measure the air flow over the engine operating range during the test. Overall measurement accuracy must be <plus-minus>2 percent of the reading for all modes except the idle mode. For the idle mode, the measurement accuracy shall be <plus-minus>5 percent or less of the reading. The Administrator must be advised of the method used prior to testing. (b) When an engine system incorporates devices that affect the air flow measurement (such as air bleeds) that result in understated exhaust emission results, corrections to the exhaust emission results shall be made to account for such effects. Sec. 89.415-96 Fuel flow measurement specifications. The fuel flow rate measurement instrument must have a minimum accuracy of <plus-minus>1 percent of full-scale flow rate for each measurement range used. An exception is allowed at the idle point. For this mode (idle), the minimum accuracy is <plus-minus>2 percent of full-scale flow rate for the measurement range used. The controlling parameters are the elapsed time measurement of the event and the weight or volume measurement. Sec. 89.416-96 Raw exhaust gas flow. The exhaust gas flow shall be determined by one of the methods described in this section and conform to the tolerances of Table 3 in appendix A to subpart D: (a) Measurement of the air flow and the fuel flow by suitable metering systems (for details see SAE J244. This procedure has been incorporated by reference. See Sec. 89.6.) and calculation of the exhaust gas flow as follows: G<INF>EXHW=G<INF>AIRW+G<INF>FUEL (for wet exhaust mass) or V<INF>EXHD=V<INF>AIRD+(-.767) x G<INF>FUEL (for dry exhaust volume) or V<INF>EXHW=V<INF>AIRW+.749 x G<INF>FUEL (for wet exhaust volume) (b) Exhaust mass calculation from fuel consumption (see Sec. 89.415-96) and exhaust gas concentrations using the method found in Sec. 89.418-96. Sec. 89.417-96 Data evaluation for gaseous emissions. For the evaluation of the gaseous emission recording, the last 60 seconds of each mode are recorded, and the average values for HC, CO, CO<INF>2, and NO<INF>X during each mode are determined from the average concentration readings determined from the corresponding calibration data. Sec. 89.418-96 Raw emission sampling calculations. (a) The final test results shall be derived through the steps described in this section. (b) The exhaust gas flow rate G<INF>EXHW and V<INF>EXHW shall be determined (see Sec. 89.416-96) for each mode. (c) When applying G<INF>EXHW the measured concentration shall be converted to a wet basis according to the following formula, if not already measured on a wet basis. <GRAPHIC><TIF13>TR17JN94.011 F<INF>FH=1.783 if air/fuel ratio is 1.00 1.865 if air/fuel ratio is 1.35 1.920 if air/fuel ratio is 3.50 (d) As the NO<INF>X emission depends on ambient air conditions, the NO<INF>X concentration shall be corrected for ambient air temperature and humidity with the factor K<INF>H given in the following formulas. Equation (1) of this paragraph is to be used when testing in uncontrolled dynamometer rooms or at other sites with uncontrolled temperatures and humidities. Equation (2) of this paragraph is to be used for all testing when performed in controlled condition rooms. For engines operating on alternative combustion cycles, other correction formulas may be used if they can be justified or validated. (1) For compression-ignition engines operating in uncontrolled conditions: <GRAPHIC><TIF14>TR17JN94.012 Where:
A=0.309 (f/a)-0.0266
B=-0.209 (f/a)+0.00954
T=temperature of the air in K H=humidity of the inlet air in grams of water per kilogram of dry air in which: <GRAPHIC><TIF15>TR17JN94.013 (2) For compression-ignition engines operating in controlled conditions: <GRAPHIC><TIF16>TR17JN94.014 If required the dry fuel/air ratio may be calculated from the following equation:
Where: <GRAPHIC><TIF17>TR17JN94.016 (e) The pollutant mass flow for each mode shall be calculated as follows: Gas mass = u x Gas conc. x G<INF>EXHW Gas mass = v x Gas conc. x V<INF>EXHD Gas mass = w x Gas conc. x V<INF>EXHW The coefficients u (wet), v (dry), and w (wet) are to be used according to the following table:
Gas u v w Conc.
NO<INF>X...................... 0.001587 0.00205 0.00205 ppm. CO....................... 0.000966 0.00125 0.00125 ppm. HC....................... 0.000478 0.000618 ppm. CO<INF>2...................... 15.19 19.64 19.64 percent. O<INF>2....................... 11.05 14.29 14.29 percent.
Note: The given coefficients u, v, and w are calculated for 273.15 deg.K (0 deg.C) and 101.3 kPa. In cases where the reference conditions vary from those stated, an error may occur in the calculations. (f) The following equations may be used to calculate the coefficients u, v, and w in paragraph (e) of this section for other conditions of temperature and pressure. (1) For ideal gases at 273.15 deg.K (0 deg.C) and 101.3 kPa: For the calculation of u, v, and w for NO<INF>X (as NO<INF>2), CO, HC (in paragraph (e) of this section as H<INF>1.85; CO<INF>2; O<INF>2 w=4.4615.10<SUP>-5 * M if conc. in ppm w=4.4615.10<SUP>-1 * M if conc. in percent v=w
u=w/P<INF>Air
M=Molecular weight
p<INF>Air=Density of dry air at 273.15 deg.K (0 deg.C), 101.3 kPa=1.293 kg/m<SUP>3 (2) For real gases at 273.15 deg.K (0 deg.C) and 101.3 kPa: For the calculation of u, v, and w w=gas x 10<SUP>-6 if conc. in ppm v=w
u = w/p<INF>Air
p<INF>Gas = Density of measured gas at 0 deg.C, 101.3 kPas in g/ m<SUP>3 (3) General formulas for the calculation of concentrations at temperature (designated as T) and pressure (designated as p): --for ideal gases <GRAPHIC><TIF18>TR17JN94.017 --for real gases <GRAPHIC><TIF19>TR17JN94.018 with: 1% = 10<SUP>4 ppm M = Molecular weight in g/Mo1 M<INF>v = Molecular Volume = 22.414 x 10<SUP>-3 m<SUP>3/Mol for ideal gases
T\ = reference temperature 273.15 K p\ = reference pressure 101.3 kPa T = Temperature in deg.C p = pressure in kPa p<INF>Gas = Density of the measured gas at 0 deg.C, 101.3 kPa Conc. = Gas concentration (g) The emission shall be calculated for all individual components in the following way: <GRAPHIC><TIF20>TR17JN94.019 The weighting factors and the number of modes (n) used in the above calculation are according to Sec. 89.410-96. Sec. 89.419-96 Dilute gaseous exhaust sampling and analytical system description. (a) General. The exhaust gas sampling system described in this section is designed to measure the true mass of gaseous emissions in the exhaust of petroleum-fueled nonroad compression-ignition engines. This system utilizes the CVS concept (described in Sec. 86.1310-90 of this chapter) of measuring mass emissions of HC, CO, and CO<INF>2. A continuously integrated system is required for HC and NO<INF>X measurement and is allowed for all CO and CO<INF>2 measurements. The mass of gaseous emissions is determined from the sample concentration and total flow over the test period. As an option, the measurement of total fuel mass consumed over a cycle may be substituted for the exhaust measurement of CO<INF>2. General requirements are as follows: (1) This sampling system requires the use of a PDP-CVS and a heat exchanger or a CFV-CVS with either a heat exchanger or electronic flow compensation. Figure 2 in appendix A to this subpart is a schematic drawing of the PDP-CVS system. Figure 3 in appendix A to this subpart is a schematic drawing of the CFV-CVS system. (2) The HC analytical system for petroleum-fueled compressionignition engines requires a heated flame ionization detector (HFID) and heated sample system (191 <plus-minus>11 deg.C). (i) The HFID sample must be taken directly from the diluted exhaust stream through a heated probe and integrated continuously over the test cycle. Unless compensation for varying flow is made, the HFID must be used with a constant flow system to ensure a representative sample. (ii) The heated probe shall be located in the primary dilution tunnel and far enough downstream of the mixing chamber to ensure a uniform sample distribution across the CVS duct at the point of sampling. (3) The CO and CO<INF>2 analytical system requires: (i) Bag sampling (see Sec. 86.1309-90 of this chapter) and analytical capabilities (see Sec. 86.1311-90 of this chapter), as shown in Figure 2 and Figure 3 in appendix A to this subpart; or (ii) Continuously integrated measurement of diluted CO and CO<INF>2 meeting the minimum requirements and technical specifications contained in paragraph (b)(4) of this section. Unless compensation for varying flow is made, a constant flow system must be used to ensure a representative sample. (4) The NO<INF>X analytical system requires a continuously integrated measurement of diluted NO<INF>X meeting the minimum requirements and technical specifications contained in paragraph (b)(4) of this section. Unless compensation for varying flow is made, a constant flow system must be used to ensure a representative sample. (5) Since various configurations can produce equivalent results, exact conformance with these drawings is not required. Additional components such as instruments, valves, solenoids, pumps, and switches may be used to provide additional information and coordinate the functions of the component systems. Other components, such as snubbers, which are not needed to maintain accuracy on some systems, may be excluded if their exclusion is based upon good engineering judgment. (6) Other sampling and/or analytical systems may be used if shown to yield equivalent results and if approved in advance by the Administrator. (b) Component description. The components necessary for exhaust sampling shall meet the following requirements: (1) Exhaust dilution system. The PDP-CVS shall conform to all of the requirements listed for the exhaust gas PDP-CVS in Sec. 86.1309- 90(b) of this chapter. The CFV-CVS shall conform to all of the requirements listed for the exhaust gas CFV-CVS in Sec. 86.1309-90(c) of this chapter. In addition, the CVS must conform to the following requirements: (i) The flow capacity of the CVS must be sufficient to maintain the diluted exhaust stream at or below the temperature required for the measurement of hydrocarbon emissions noted in the following paragraph and to prevent condensation of water at any point in the dilution tunnel. (ii) The flow capacity of the CVS must be sufficient to maintain the diluted exhaust stream in the primary dilution tunnel at a temperature of 191 deg.C or less at the sampling zone for hydrocarbon measurement and as required to prevent condensation at any point in the dilution tunnel. Gaseous emission samples may be taken directly from this sampling point. (iii) For the CFV-CVS, either a heat exchanger or electronic flow compensation is required (see Figure 3 in appendix A to this subpart). (iv) For the CFV-CVS when a heat exchanger is used, the gas mixture temperature, measured at a point immediately ahead of the critical flow venturi, shall be within <plus-minus>11 deg.C) of the average operating temperature observed during the test with the simultaneous requirement that condensation does not occur. The temperature measuring system (sensors and readout) shall have an accuracy and precision of <plus-minus>2 deg.C. For systems utilizing a flow compensator to maintain proportional flow, the requirement for maintaining constant temperature is not necessary. (v) The primary dilution air shall have a temperature of 25 deg.C <plus-minus>5 deg.C. (2) Continuous HC measurement system. (i) The continuous HC sample system (as shown in Figure 2 or 3 in appendix A to this subpart) uses an ``overflow'' zero and span system. In this type of system, excess zero or span gas spills out of the probe when zero and span checks of the analyzer are made. The ``overflow'' system may also be used to calibrate the HC analyzer per Sec. 86.1321-90(b) of this chapter, although this is not required. (ii) No other analyzers may draw a sample from the continuous HC sample probe, line or system, unless a common sample pump is used for all analyzers and the sample line system design reflects good engineering practice. (iii) The overflow gas flow rates into the sample line shall be at least 105 percent of the sample system flow rate. (iv) The overflow gases shall enter the heated sample line as close as practical to the outside surface of the CVS duct or dilution tunnel. (v) The continuous HC sampling system shall consist of a probe (which must raise the sample to the specified temperature) and, where used, a sample transfer system (which must maintain the specified temperature). The continuous hydrocarbon sampling system (exclusive of the probe) shall: (A) Maintain a wall temperature of 191 deg.C <plus-minus>11 deg.C as measured at every separately controlled heated component (that is, filters, heated line sections), using permanent thermocouples located at each of the separate components. (B) Have a wall temperature of 191 deg.C <plus-minus>11 deg.C over its entire length. The temperature of the system shall be demonstrated by profiling the thermal characteristics of the system where possible at initial installation and after any major maintenance performed on the system. The profiling shall be accomplished using the insertion thermocouple probing technique. The system temperature will be monitored continuously during testing at the locations and temperature described in Sec. 86.1310-90(b)(3)(v). (C) Maintain a gas temperature of 191 deg.C <plus-minus>11 deg.C immediately before the heated filter and HFID. These gas temperatures will be determined by a temperature sensor located immediately upstream of each component. (vi) The continuous hydrocarbon sampling probe shall: (A) Be defined as the first 25 cm to 76 cm of the continuous hydrocarbon sampling system. (B) Have a 0.48 cm minimum inside diameter. (C) Be installed in the primary dilution tunnel at a point where the dilution air and exhaust are well mixed (that is, approximately 10 tunnel diameters downstream of the point where the exhaust enters the dilution tunnel). (D) Be sufficiently distant (radially) from other probes and the tunnel wall so as to be free from the influence of any wakes or eddies. (E) Increase the gas stream temperature to 191 deg.C <plus-minus>11 deg.C at the exit of the probe. The ability of the probe to accomplish this shall be demonstrated using the insertion thermocouple technique at initial installation and after any major maintenance. Compliance with the temperature specification shall be demonstrated by continuously recording during each test the temperature of either the gas stream or the wall of the sample probe at its terminus. (vii) The response time of the continuous measurement system shall be no greater than: (A) 1.5 seconds from an instantaneous step change at the port entrance to the analyzer to within 90 percent of the step change. (B) 20 seconds from an instantaneous step change at the entrance to the sample probe or overflow span gas port to within 90 percent of the step change. Analysis system response time shall be coordinated with CVS flow fluctuations and sampling time/test cycle offsets if necessary. (C) For the purpose of verification of response times, the step change shall be at least 60 percent of full-scale chart deflection. (3) Primary dilution tunnel. (i) The primary dilution tunnel shall be: (A) Small enough in diameter to cause turbulent flow (Reynolds Number greater than 4000) and of sufficient length to cause complete mixing of the exhaust and dilution air; (B) At least 46 cm in diameter; (engines below 110 kW may use a dilution tunnel that is 20 cm in diameter or larger) (C) Constructed of electrically conductive material which does not react with the exhaust components; and (D) Electrically grounded. (ii) The temperature of the diluted exhaust stream inside of the primary dilution tunnel shall be sufficient to prevent water condensation. (iii) The engine exhaust shall be directed downstream at the point where it is introduced into the primary dilution tunnel. (4) Continuously integrated NO<INF>X, CO, and CO<INF>2 measurement systems. (i) The sample probe shall: (A) Be in the same plane as the continuous HC probe, but shall be sufficiently distant (radially) from other probes and the tunnel wall so as to be free from the influences of any wakes or eddies. (B) Heated and insulated over the entire length, to prevent water condensation, to a minimum temperature of 55 deg.C. Sample gas temperature immediately before the first filter in the system shall be at least 55 deg.C. (ii) The continuous NO<INF>X, CO, or CO<INF>2 sampling and analysis system shall conform to the specifications of part 86, subpart D of this chapter with the following exceptions and revisions: (A) The system components required to be heated by part 86, subpart D of this chapter need only be heated to prevent water condensation, the minimum component temperature shall be 55 deg.C. (B) The system response shall be no greater than 20 seconds. Analysis system response time shall be coordinated with CVS flow fluctuations and sampling time/test cycle offsets, if necessary. (C) Alternative NO<INF>X measurement techniques outlined in Sec. 86.346-79 of this chapter are not permitted for NO<INF>X measurement in this subpart. (D) All analytical gases must conform to the specifications of Sec. 89.312-96.
(E) Any range on a linear analyzer below 155 ppm must have and use a calibration curve conforming to Sec. 89.310-96. (iii) The chart deflections or voltage output of analyzers with non-linear calibration curves shall be converted to concentration values by the calibration curve(s) specified in Sec. 89.323-96 before flow correction (if used) and subsequent integration takes place. Sec. 89.420-96 Background sample. (a) Background samples are produced by drawing a sample of the dilution air during the 60 second exhaust collection phase of each test cycle mode. (1) Individual background samples may be produced and analyzed for each mode. Hence, a unique background value will be used for the emission calculations for each mode. (2) Alternatively, a single background sample may be produced by drawing a sample during the collection phase of each of the test cycle modes. Hence, a single cumulative background value will be used for the emission calculations for each mode. (b) For analysis of the individual sample described in paragraph (a)(1) of this section, a single value representing the average chart deflection over a 10-second stabilized period is stored. All readings taken during the 10-second interval must be stable at the final value to within <plus-minus>1 percent of full scale. (c) Measure HC, CO, CO<INF>2, and NO<INF>X exhaust and background concentrations in the sample bag(s) with approximately the same flow rates and pressures used during calibration. Sec. 89.421-96 Exhaust gas analytical system; CVS bag sample. (a) Schematic drawings. Figure 4 in appendix A to this subpart is a schematic drawing of the exhaust gas analytical system used for analyzing CVS bag samples from compression- ignition engines. Since various configurations can produce accurate results, exact conformance with the drawing is not required. Additional components such as instruments, valves, solenoids, pumps and switches may be used to provide additional information and coordinate the functions of the component systems. Other components such as snubbers, which are not needed to maintain accuracy in some systems, may be excluded if their exclusion is based upon good engineering judgment. (b) Major component description. The analytical system, Figure 4 in appendix A to this subpart, consists of a flame ionization detector (FID) (heated for petroleum-fueled compression-ignition engines to 191 deg.C <plus-minus>6 deg.C) for the measurement of hydrocarbons, nondispersive infrared analyzers (NDIR) for the measurement of carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide, and a chemiluminescence detector (CLD) (or HCLD) for the measurement of oxides of nitrogen. The exhaust gas analytical system shall conform to the following requirements: (1) The CLD (or HCLD) requires that the nitrogen dioxide present in the sample be converted to nitric oxide before analysis. Other types of analyzers may be used if shown to yield equivalent results and if approved in advance by the Administrator. (2) If CO instruments are used which are essentially free of CO<INF>2 and water vapor interference, the use of the conditioning column may be deleted. (See Secs. 86.1322-84 and 86.1342-90 of this chapter.) (3) A CO instrument will be considered to be essentially free of CO<INF>2 and water vapor interference if its response to a mixture of 3 percent CO<INF>2 in N2, which has been bubbled through water at room temperature, produces an equivalent CO response, as measured on the most sensitive CO range, which is less than 1 percent of full scale CO concentration on ranges above 300 ppm full scale or less than 3 ppm on ranges below 300 ppm full scale. (See Sec. 86.1322-84 of this chapter.) (c) Alternate analytical systems. Analysis systems meeting the specifications of part 86, subpart D of this chapter (with the exception of Secs. 86.346-79 and 86.347-79) may be used for the testing required under this subpart. Heated analyzers may be used in their heated configuration. (d) Other analyzers and equipment. Other types of analyzers and equipment may be used if shown to yield equivalent results and if approved in advance by the Administrator. Sec. 89.422-96 Dilute sampling procedures--CVS calibration. (a) The CVS is calibrated using an accurate flowmeter and restrictor valve. (1) The flowmeter calibration must be traceable to NIST measurements, and will serve as the reference value (NIST ``true'' value) for the CVS calibration. (Note: In no case should an upstream screen or other restriction which can affect the flow be used ahead of the flowmeter unless calibrated throughout the flow range with such a device.) (2) The CVS calibration procedures are designed for use of a ``metering venturi'' type flowmeter. Large radius or ASME flow nozzles are considered equivalent if traceable to NIST measurements. Other measurement systems may be used if shown to be equivalent under the test conditions in this section and traceable to NIST measurements. (3) Measurements of the various flowmeter parameters are recorded and related to flow through the CVS. (4) Procedures used by EPA for both PDP-CVS and CFV-CVS are outlined below. Other procedures yielding equivalent results may be used if approved in advance by the Administrator. (b) After the calibration curve has been obtained, verification of the entire system may be performed by injecting a known mass of gas into the system and comparing the mass indicated by the system to the true mass injected. An indicated error does not necessarily mean that the calibration is wrong, since other factors can influence the accuracy of the system (for example, analyzer calibration, leaks, or HC hangup). A verification procedure is found in paragraph (e) of this section. (c) PDP-CVS calibration. (1) The following calibration procedure outlines the equipment, the test configuration, and the various parameters which must be measured to establish the flow rate of the PDP-CVS pump. (i) All the parameters related to the pump are simultaneously measured with the parameters related to a flowmeter which is connected in series with the pump. (ii) The calculated flow rate, in (cm\3\/s), (at pump inlet absolute pressure and temperature) can then be plotted versus a correlation function which is the value of a specific combination of pump parameters. (iii) The linear equation which relates the pump flow and the correlation function is then determined. (iv) In the event that a CVS has a multiple speed drive, a calibration for each range used must be performed. (2) This calibration procedure is based on the measurement of the absolute values of the pump and flowmeter parameters that relate the flow rate at each point. Two conditions must be maintained to assure the accuracy and integrity of the calibration curve: (i) The temperature stability must be maintained during calibration. (Flowmeters are sensitive to inlet temperature oscillations; this can cause the data points to be scattered. Gradual changes in temperature are acceptable as long as they occur over a period of several minutes.) (ii) All connections and ducting between the flowmeter and the CVS pump must be absolutely void of leakage. (3) During an exhaust emission test the measurement of these same pump parameters enables the user to calculate the flow rate from the calibration equation. (4) Connect a system as shown in Figure 5 in appendix A to this subpart. Although particular types of equipment are shown, other configurations that yield equivalent results may be used if approved in advance by the Administrator. For the system indicated, the following measurements and accuracies are required:
                                         Calibration Data Measurements

                     Parameter                           Symbol          Units        Sensor-readout tolerances

Barometric pressure (corrected)..................... P<INF>B kPa.......... <plus-minus>.34 kPa Ambient temperature................................. T<INF>A deg.C....... <plus-minus>.3 deg.C Air temperature into metering venturi............... ETI deg.C....... <plus-minus>1.1 deg.C Pressure drop between the inlet and throat of EDP kPa.......... <plus-minus>.01 kPa
 metering venturi.
Air flow............................................ Q<INF>S m<SUP>3/min....... <plus-minus>.5% of NIST
                                                                                     value.
Air temperature at CVS pump inlet................... PTI deg.C....... <plus-minus>1.1 deg.C Pressure depression at CVS pump inlet............... PPI kPa.......... <plus-minus>.055 kPa Pressure head at CVS pump outlet.................... PPO kPa.......... <plus-minus>.055 kPa Air temperature at CVS pump outlet (optional)....... PTO deg.C....... <plus-minus>1.1 deg.C Pump revolutions during test period................. N Revs......... <plus-minus>1 Rev. Elapsed time for test period........................ t s............ <plus-minus>.5 s.
(5) After the system has been connected as shown in Figure 5 in appendix A to this subpart, set the variable restrictor in the wide open position and run the CVS pump for 20 minutes. Record the calibration data. (6) Reset the restrictor valve to a more restricted condition in an increment of pump inlet depression that will yield a minimum of six data points for the total calibration. Allow the system to stabilize for 3 minutes and repeat the data acquisition. (7) Data analysis: (i) The air flow rate, Q<INF>s, at each test point is calculated in standard cubic meters per minute (0 deg.C, 101.3 kPa) from the flowmeter data using the manufacturer's prescribed method. (ii) The air flow rate is then converted to pump flow, V<INF>o, in cubic meter per revolution at absolute pump inlet temperature and pressure: <GRAPHIC><TIF21>TR17JN94.020 Where: V<INF>o=Pump flow, (m<SUP>3/rev) at T<INF>p, P<INF>p. Q<INF>s=Meter air flow rate in standard cubic meters per minute, standard conditions are 0 deg.C, 101.3 kPa. n=Pump speed in revolutions per minute. T<INF>p=Pump inlet temperature deg.K=P<INF>ti+273 deg.K, P<INF>ti=Pump inlet temp deg.C P<INF>p=Absolute pump inlet pressure, (kPa) =P<INF>B-P<INF>PI
Where: P<INF>B=barometric pressure, (kPa). P<INF>PI=Pump inlet depression, (kPa). (iii) The correlation function at each test point is then calculated from the calibration data: <GRAPHIC><TIF22>TR17JN94.021 X<INF>o=correlation function.
<greek-D>p=The pressure differential from pump inlet to pump outlet, (kPa).
=P<INF>e-P<INF>p.
P<INF>e=Absolute pump outlet pressure, (kPa) =P<INF>B+P<INF>PO
Where: P<INF>PO=Pressure head at pump outlet, (kPa). (iv) A linear least squares fit is performed to generate the calibration equation which has the form: V<INF>o=D<INF>o-M(X<INF>o) D<INF>o and M are the intercept and slope constants, respectively, describing the regression line. (8) A CVS system that has multiple speeds must be calibrated on each speed used. The calibration curves generated for the ranges will be approximately parallel and the intercept values, D<INF>o, will increase as the pump flow range decreases. (9) If the calibration has been performed carefully, the calculated values from the equation will be within <plus-minus>0.50 percent of the measured value of V<INF>o. Values of M will vary from one pump to another, but values of D<INF>o for pumps of the same make, model, and range should agree within <plus-minus>3 percent of each other. Calibrations should be performed at pump start-up and after major maintenance to assure the stability of the pump slip rate. Analysis of mass injection data will also reflect pump slip stability. (d) CFV-CVS calibration. (1) Calibration of the CFV is based upon the flow equation for a critical venturi. Gas flow is a function of inlet pressure and temperature: <GRAPHIC><TIF23>TR17JN94.022 Where: Qs=flow. Kv=calibration coefficient. P=absolute pressure. T=absolute temperature. The calibration procedure described in paragraph (d)(3) of this section establishes the value of the calibration coefficient at measured values of pressure, temperature, and air flow. (2) The manufacturer's recommended procedure shall be followed for calibrating electronic portions of the CFV. (3) Measurements necessary for flow calibration are as follows:
                                         Calibration Data Measurements

                     Parameter                           Symbol          Units               Tolerances

Barometric Pressure (corrected)..................... P<INF>B kPa.......... <plus-minus>.34 kPa Air temperature, into flowmeter..................... ETI deg.C....... (<plus-minus>.3 deg.C Pressure drop between the inlet and throat of EDP kPa.......... <plus-minus>.01 kPa
 metering venturi.
Air flow............................................ Q<INF>S m\3\/min..... <plus-minus>.5% of NIST
                                                                                     value.
CFV inlet depression................................ PPI kPa.......... <plus-minus>.055 kPa Temperature at venturi inlet........................ T<INF>V deg.C....... <plus-minus>2.2 deg.C
(4) Set up equipment as shown in Figure 6 in Appendix A to subpart and eliminate leaks. (Leaks between the flow measuring devices and the critical flow venturi will seriously affect the accuracy of the calibration.) (5) Set the variable flow restrictor to the open position, start the blower, and allow the system to stabilize. Record data from all instruments. (6) Vary the flow restrictor and make at least eight readings across the critical flow range of the venturi. (7) Data analysis. The data recorded during the calibration are to be used in the following calculations: (i) The air flow rate (designated as Q<INF>s) at each test point is calculated in standard cubic feet per minute from the flow meter data using the manufacturer's prescribed method. (ii) Calculate values of the calibration coefficient for each test point: <GRAPHIC><TIF24>TR17JN94.023 Where: Q<INF>s = Flow rate in standard cubic meter per minute, at the standard conditions of 0 deg.C, 101.3 kPa.
T<INF>v = Temperature at venturi inlet, deg.K. P<INF>v = PB - PPI (= Pressure at venturi inlet, kPA) Where: P<INF>PI = Venturi inlet pressure depression, (kPa). (iii) Plot K<INF>v as a function of venturi inlet pressure. For choked flow, K<INF>v will have a relatively constant value. As pressure decreases (vacuum increases), the venturi becomes unchoked and K<INF>v decreases. (See Figure 7 in appendix A to this subpart.) (iv) For a minimum of eight points in the critical region calculate an average K<INF>v and the standard deviation. (v) If the standard deviation exceeds 0.3 percent of the average K<INF>v, take corrective action. (e) CVS system verification. The following ``gravimetric'' technique can be used to verify that the CVS and analytical instruments can accurately measure a mass of gas that has been injected into the system. (Verification can also be accomplished by constant flow metering using critical flow orifice devices.) (1) Obtain a small cylinder that has been charged with 99.5 percent or greater propane or carbon monoxide gas (Caution--carbon monoxide is poisonous). (2) Determine a reference cylinder weight to the nearest 0.01 grams. (3) Operate the CVS in the normal manner and release a quantity of pure propane into the system during the sampling period (approximately 5 minutes). (4) The calculations are performed in the normal way except in the case of propane. The density of propane (0.6109 kg/m\3\/carbon atom)) is used in place of the density of exhaust hydrocarbons. (5) The gravimetric mass is subtracted from the CVS measured mass and then divided by the gravimetric mass to determine the percent accuracy of the system. (6) Good engineering practice requires that the cause for any discrepancy greater than <plus-minus>2 percent must be found and corrected. Sec. 89.423-96 CVS calibration frequency. The CVS positive displacement pump or critical flow venturi shall be calibrated following initial installation, major maintenance or as necessary when indicated by the CVS system verification (described in Sec. 89.352-96(e)). Sec. 89.424-96 Dilute emission sampling calculations. (a) The final reported emission test results are computed by use of the following formula: <GRAPHIC><TIF25>TR17JN94.024 Where: A<INF>wm = Weighted mass emission level (HC, CO, CO<INF>2, or NO<INF>X) in grams per kilowatt-hour.
g<INF>i = Mass emission level in grams, measured during the mode. WF<INF>i = Effective weighing factor. kW-hr<INF>i = Total kilowatt-hours (kilowatts integrated over time) for the mode. (b) The mass of each pollutant for each mode for bag measurements and diesel heat exchanger system measurements is determined from the following equations:
(1) Hydrocarbon mass: HC<INF>mass = V<INF>mix x Density<INF>HC x (HC<INF>conc/10<SUP>6) (2) Oxides of nitrogen mass: NO<INF>Xmass = V<INF>mix x Density<INF>NO2 x KH x (NO<INF>Xconc/ 10<SUP>6) (3) Carbon monoxide mass: CO<INF>mass = V<INF>mix x Density<INF>CO x (CO<INF>conc/10<SUP>6) (4) Carbon dioxide mass: CO<INF>2mass = V<INF>mix x Density<INF>CO2 x (CO<INF>2conc/ 10<INF>2) (c) The mass of each pollutant for the mode for flow compensated sample systems is determined from the following equations: <GRAPHIC><TIF26>TR17JN94.025 <GRAPHIC><TIF27>TR17JN94.026 (d) Meaning of symbols:
(1) For hydrocarbon equations: HC<INF>mass = Hydrocarbon emissions, in grams per test mode. Density<INF>HC = Density of hydrocarbons is (.5800 kg/m<SUP>3) for #1 diesel, and (0.5746 kg/m<SUP>3) for #2 diesel, assuming an average carbon to hydrogen ratio of 1:1.93 for #1 diesel, and 1:1.80 for #2 diesel at 20 deg.C and 101.3 kPa pressure. HC<INF>conc = Hydrocarbon concentration of the dilute exhaust sample corrected for background, in ppm carbon equivalent (that is, equivalent propane times 3). <GRAPHIC><TIF28>TR17JN94.027 Where: HC<INF>e = Hydrocarbon concentration of the dilute exhaust bag sample or, for diesel heat exchanger systems, average hydrocarbon concentration of the dilute exhaust sample as calculated from the integrated HC traces, in ppm carbon equivalent. For flow compensated sample systems (HC<INF>e)<INF>i is the instantaneous concentration. HC<INF>d = Hydrocarbon concentration of the dilution air as measured, in ppm carbon equivalent. (2) For oxides of nitrogen equations: NO<INF>Xmass = Oxides of nitrogen emissions, in grams per test mode. Density NO<INF>2 = Density of oxides of nitrogen is 1.913 kg/m<SUP>3, assuming they are in the form of nitrogen dioxide, at 20 deg.C and 101.3 kPa pressure.
NO<INF>Xconc = Oxides of nitrogen concentration of the dilute exhaust sample corrected for background, in ppm: <GRAPHIC><TIF29>TR17JN94.028 Where: NO<INF>Xe = Oxides of nitrogen concentration of the dilute exhaust bag sample as measured, in ppm. For flow compensated sample systems (NO<INF>Xe)<INF>i is the instantaneous concentration. NO<INF>Xd = Oxides of nitrogen concentration of the dilute air as measured, in ppm. (3) For carbon monoxide equations: CO<INF>mass=Carbon monoxide emissions, grams per test mode. Density<INF>CO=Density of carbon monoxide (1.164 kg/m<SUP>3 at 20 deg.C and 101.3 kPa pressure).
CO<INF>conc=Carbon monoxide concentration of the dilute exhaust sample corrected for background, water vapor, and CO<INF>2 extraction, ppm. <GRAPHIC><TIF30>TR17JN94.029 Where: CO<INF>e=Carbon monoxide concentration of the dilute exhaust bag sample volume corrected for water vapor and carbon dioxide extraction, ppm. For flow compensated sample systems, (CO<INF>e)<INF>i is the instantaneous concentration. The following calculation assumes the carbon to hydrogen ratio of the fuel is 1:1.85. As an option the measured actual carbon to hydrogen ratio may be used: CO<INF>e=[1-0.01925CO<INF>2e-0.000323R]CO<INF>em Where: CO<INF>em=Carbon monoxide concentration of the dilute exhaust sample as measured, ppm.
CO<INF>2e=Carbon dioxide concentration of the dilute exhaust bag sample, in percent, if measured. For flow compensated sample systems, (CO<INF>2e)<INF>i is the instantaneous concentration. For cases where exhaust sampling of CO<INF>2 is not performed, the following approximation is permitted: <GRAPHIC><TIF31>TR17JN94.030 <SUP>a=Average carbon to hydrogen ratio. M<SUP>1=Fuel mass consumed during the test cycle. R=Relative humidity of the dilution air, percent. CO<INF>d=Carbon monoxide concentration of the dilution air corrected for water vapor extraction, ppm.
CO<INF>d=(1-0.000323R)CO<INF>dm Where: CO<INF>dm=Carbon monoxide concentration of the dilution air sample as measured, ppm. Note: If a CO instrument which meets the criteria specified in Sec. 86.1311-90 of this chapter is used and the conditioning column has been deleted, CO<INF>em must be substituted directly for CO<INF>e and CO<INF>dm must be substituted directly for CO<INF>d. (4) For carbon dioxide equation: CO<INF>2mass=Carbon dioxide emissions, in grams per test mode. Density CO<INF>2=Density of carbon dioxide is 1.830 kg/m<SUP>3, at 20 deg.C and 760 mm Hg pressure.
CO<INF>2conc=Carbon dioxide concentration of the dilute exhaust sample corrected for background, in percent. <GRAPHIC><TIF32>TR17JN94.031 Where: CO<INF>2d=Carbon dioxide concentration of the dilution air as measured, in percent. <GRAPHIC><TIF33>TR17JN94.032 (6) KH=Humidity correction factor. For compression-ignition engines: KH=1/[1-0.0182 (H-10.71)].
Where: H=Absolute humidity of the engine intake air in grams of water per kilogram of dry air and
H =(6.211)R<INF>i x P<INF>d)/(P<INF>b-(P<INF>d x R<INF>i/100)) Where: R<INF>i=Relative humidity of the engine intake air, in percent. P<INF>d=Saturated vapor pressure (kPa) at the engine intake air dry bulb temperature.
P<INF>B=Barometric pressure (kPa). (e) The final reported brake-specific fuel consumption (BSFC) shall be computed by use of the following formula: <GRAPHIC><TIF34>TR17JN94.033 Where: BSFC=brake-specific fuel consumption in grams of fuel per kilowatt-hr (kW-hr)
M=mass of fuel in grams, used by the engine during a mode kW-hr=total kilowatts integrated with respect to time for a mode (f) The mass of fuel for the mode is determined from mass fuel flow measurements made during the mode, or from the following equation: <GRAPHIC><TIF35>TR17JN94.034 Where: M=Mass of fuel, in grams, used by the engine during the mode. G<INF>s=Grams of carbon measured during the mode: <GRAPHIC><TIF36>TR17JN94.035 R<INF>2=Grams C in fuel per gram of fuel Where: HC<INF>mass=hydrocarbon emissions, in grams for the mode CO<INF>2mass=carbon monoxide emissions, in grams for the mode CO<INF>2mass=carbon dioxide emissions, in grams for the mode <greek-a>=The atomic hydrogen to carbon ratio of the fuel. Sec. 89.425-96 Particulate adjustment factor. The following equation may be used to adjust the particulate measurement when the test fuel specified in Table 4 of Subpart D of this Part is used: PM<INF>adj=PM-[BSFC *0.0917 *(FSF-USLF<INF>CA)] Where: PM<INF>adj=adjusted measured PM level [g/Kw-hr] PM=measured weighted PM level [g/Kw-hr] BSFC=measured brake specific fuel consumption [G/Kw-hr] FSF=fuel sulfur weight fraction
USLF<INF>CA=upper sulfur level weight fraction of California specification. This adjustment only applies to engines with no exhaust gas after treatment. No adjustment is provided for engines with exhaust gas after treatment. BILLING CODE 6560-50-P Appendix A to Subpart E--Figures <GRAPHIC><TIF37>TR17JN94.038 <GRAPHIC><TIF38>TR17JN94.039 <GRAPHIC><TIF39>TR17JN94.040 <GRAPHIC><TIF40>TR17JN94.041 <GRAPHIC><TIF41>TR17JN94.042 <GRAPHIC><TIF42>TR17JN94.043 <GRAPHIC><TIF43>TR17JN94.044 BILLING CODE 6560-50-C Appendix B to Subpart E--Table 1
                                 Table 1.--8. Mode Test Cycle (MY96 and Later)

                                                                          Observed    Time in mode
                                                                        torque(\2\)    (minutes)
Test segment Mode Engine speed(\1\) (percent of ---------------- Weighting
                                  No.                                     maximum                      factors  
                                                                         observed)     Min    Max               

1............................. 1 Rated........................ 100 5.0 20.0 0.15 1............................. 2 Rated........................ 75 5.0 20.0 0.15 1............................. 3 Rated........................ 50 5.0 20.0 0.15 1............................. 4 Rated........................ 10 5.0 20.0 0.10 2............................. 5 Int.......................... 100 5.0 20.0 0.10 2............................. 6 Int.......................... 75 5.0 20.0 0.10 2............................. 7 Int.......................... 50 5.0 20.0 0.10

2...................... 8 Idle.................... 0 5.0 20.0 0.15

(\1\)Engine speed (non-idle): <plus-minus>1 percent of rated or <plus-minus>3 rpm, which ever is greater. Engine speed (idle): Within manufacturer's specifications. Rated speed, intermediate speed, and idle speed are specified by the manufacturer. If no intermediate speed is stated, 60 percent of rated speed shall be used. (\2\)Torque (non-idle): Throttle fully open for 100 percent points. Other non-idle points: <plus-minus>2 percent of set point. Torque (idle): Throttle fully closed. Load less than 5 percent of peak torque. Subpart F--Selective Enforcement Auditing Sec. 89.501-96 Applicability. The requirements of subpart F are applicable to all nonroad engines subject to the provisions of subpart A of part 89. Sec. 89.502-96 Definitions. The definitions in subpart A of this part apply to this subpart. The following definitions also apply to this subpart. Acceptable quality level (AQL) means the maximum percentage of failing engines that can be considered a satisfactory process average for sampling inspections. Configuration means any subclassification of an engine family which can be described on the basis of gross power, emission control system, governed speed, injector size, engine calibration, and other parameters as designated by the Administrator. Inspection criteria means the pass and fail numbers associated with a particular sampling plan. Test engine means an engine in a test sample. Test sample means the collection of engines selected from the population of an engine family for emission testing. Sec. 89.503-96 Test orders. (a) A test order addressed to the manufacturer is required for any testing under this subpart. (b) The test order is signed by the Assistant Administrator for Air and Radiation or his or her designee. The test order must be delivered in person by an EPA enforcement officer or EPA authorized representative to a company representative or sent by registered mail, return receipt requested, to the manufacturer's representative who signed the application for certification submitted by the manufacturer, pursuant to the requirements of the applicable section of subpart B of this part. Upon receipt of a test order, the manufacturer must comply with all of the provisions of this subpart and instructions in the test order. (c) Information included in test order. (1) The test order will specify the engine family to be selected for testing, the manufacturer's engine assembly plant or associated storage facility or port facility (for imported engines) from which the engines must be selected, the time and location at which engines must be selected, and the procedure by which engines of the specified family must be selected. The test order may specify the configuration to be audited and/or the number of engines to be selected per day. Engine manufacturers are required to select a minimum of four engines per day unless an alternate selection procedure is approved pursuant to Sec. 89.507-96(a), or unless total production of the specified configuration is less than four engines per day. If total production of the specified configuration is less than four engines per day, the manufacturer selects the actual number of engines produced per day. (2) The test order may include alternate families to be selected for testing at the Administrator's discretion in the event that engines of the specified family are not available for testing because those engines are not being manufactured during the specified time or are not being stored at the specified assembly plant, associated storage facilities, or port of entry. (3) If the specified family is not being manufactured at a rate of at least two engines per day in the case of manufacturers specified in Sec. 89.508-96(g)(1), or one engine per day in the case of manufacturers specified in Sec. 89.508-96(g)(2), over the expected duration of the audit, the Assistant Administrator or her or his designated representative may select engines of the alternate family for testing. (4) In addition, the test order may include other directions or information essential to the administration of the required testing. (d) A manufacturer may submit a list of engine families and the corresponding assembly plants, associated storage facilities, or (in the case of imported engines) port facilities from which the manufacturer prefers to have engines selected for testing in response to a test order. In order that a manufacturer's preferred location be considered for inclusion in a test order for a particular engine family, the list must be submitted prior to issuance of the test order. Notwithstanding the fact that a manufacturer has submitted the list, the Administrator may order selection at other than a preferred location. (e) Upon receipt of a test order, a manufacturer must proceed in accordance with the provisions of this subpart. (f)(1) During a given model year, the Administrator may not issue to a manufacturer more Selective Enforcement Auditing (SEA) test orders than an annual limit determined to be the larger of the following factors: (i) Production factor, determined by dividing the projected nonroad engine sales in the United States for that model year, as declared by the manufacturer under Sec. 89.505- 96(c)(1), by 16,000 and rounding to the nearest whole number. If the projected sales are less than 8,000, this factor is one. (ii) Family factor, determined by dividing the manufacturer's total number of certified engine families by five and rounding to the nearest whole number. (2) If a manufacturer submits to EPA in writing prior to or during the model year a reliable sales projection update or adds engine families or deletes engine families from its production, that information is used for recalculating the manufacturer's annual limit of SEA test orders. (3) Any SEA test order for which the family fails under Sec. 89.510-96 or for which testing is not completed is not counted against the annual limit. (4) When the annual limit has been met, the Administrator may issue additional test orders to test those families for which evidence exists indicating noncompliance. An SEA test order issued on this basis will include a statement as to the reason for its issuance. Sec. 89.504-96 Testing by the Administrator. (a) The Administrator may require by test order under Sec. 89.503- 96 that engines of a specified family be selected in a manner consistent with the requirements of Sec. 89.507-96 and submitted to the Administrator at the place designated for the purpose of conducting emission tests. These tests will be conducted in accordance with Sec. 89.508-96 to determine whether engines manufactured by the manufacturer conform with the regulations with respect to which the certificate of conformity was issued. (b) Designating official data. (1) Whenever the Administrator conducts a test on a test engine or the Administrator and manufacturer each conduct a test on the same test engine, the results of the Administrator's test comprise the official data for that engine. (2) Whenever the manufacturer conducts all tests on a test engine, the manufacturer's test data is accepted as the official data, provided that if the Administrator makes a determination based on testing conducted under paragraph (a) of this section that there is a substantial lack of agreement between the manufacturer's test results and the Administrator's test results, no manufacturer's test data from the manufacturer's test facility will be accepted for purposes of this subpart. (c) If testing conducted under Sec. 89.503-96 is unacceptable under paragraph (b)(2) of this section, the Administrator must: (1) Notify the manufacturer in writing of the Administrator's determination that the test facility is inappropriate for conducting the tests required by this subpart and the reasons therefor; and (2) Reinstate any manufacturer's data upon a showing by the manufacturer that the data acquired under Sec. 89.503-96 was erroneous and the manufacturer's data was correct. (d) The manufacturer may request in writing that the Administrator reconsider the determination in paragraph (b)(2) of this section based on data or information which indicates that changes have been made to the test facility and these changes have resolved the reasons for disqualification. Sec. 89.505-96 Maintenance of records; submittal of information. (a) The manufacturer of any new nonroad engine subject to any of the provisions of this subpart must establish, maintain, and retain the following adequately organized and indexed records: (1) General records. A description of all equipment used to test engines in accordance with Sec. 89.508-96 pursuant to a test order issued under this subpart, specifically, the equipment requirements specified in Secs. 86.884-8 and 86.884-9 of this chapter and the equipment requirements specified in Secs. 89.306-96, 89.308-96, 89.309- 96, and 89.312-96. (2) Individual records. These records pertain to each audit conducted pursuant to this subpart and include: (i) The date, time, and location of each test; (ii) The number of hours of service accumulated on the engine when the test began and ended; (iii) The names of all supervisory personnel involved in the conduct of the audit; (iv) A record and description of any repairs performed prior to and/or subsequent to approval by the Administrator, giving the date, associated time, justification, name(s) of the authorizing personnel, and names of all supervisory personnel responsible for the conduct of the repair; (v) The date the engine was shipped from the assembly plant, associated storage facility or port facility, and date the engine was received at the testing facility; (vi) A complete record of all emission tests performed pursuant to this subpart (except tests performed directly by EPA), including all individual worksheets and/or other documentation relating to each test, or exact copies thereof, to be in accordance with the record requirements specified in Sec. 89.404-96 or Sec. 86.884-10 of this chapter. (vii) A brief description of any significant audit events not described under paragraph (a)(2) of this section, commencing with the test engine selection process and including such extraordinary events as engine damage during shipment. (3) The manufacturer must record test equipment description, pursuant to paragraph (a)(1) of this section, for each test cell that can be used to perform emission testing under this subpart. (b) The manufacturer must retain all records required to be maintained under this subpart for a period of one year after completion of all testing in response to a test order. Records may be retained as hard copy or reduced to microfilm, floppy disc, and so forth, depending upon the manufacturer's record retention procedure; provided, that in every case, all the information contained in the hard copy is retained. (c) The manufacturer must, upon request by the Administrator, submit the following information with regard to engine production: (1) Projected production for each engine configuration within each engine family for which certification is requested; (2) Number of engines, by configuration and assembly plant, scheduled for production for the time period designated in the request; (3) Number of engines, by configuration and by assembly plant, storage facility or port facility, scheduled to be stored at facilities for the time period designated in the request; and (4) Number of engines, by configuration and assembly plant, produced during the time period designated in the request that are complete for introduction into commerce. (d) Nothing in this section limits the Administrator's discretion in requiring the manufacturer to retain additional records or submit information not specifically required by this section. (e) All reports, submissions, notifications, and requests for approvals made under this subpart are addressed to: Director, Manufacturers Operations Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 6405-J, 401 M Street SW, Washington, DC 20460. Sec. 89.506-96 Right of entry and access. (a) To allow the Administrator to determine whether a manufacturer is complying with the provisions of this subpart and a test order issued thereunder, EPA enforcement officers or EPA authorized representatives may enter during operating hours and upon presentation of credentials any of the following places: (1) Any facility where any engine to be introduced into commerce, including ports of entry, or any emission-related component is manufactured, assembled, or stored; (2) Any facility where any tests conducted pursuant to a test order or any procedures or activities connected with these tests are or were performed; (3) Any facility where any engine which is being tested, was tested, or will be tested is present; and (4) Any facility where any record or other document relating to any of the above is located. (b) Upon admission to any facility referred to in paragraph (a) of this section, EPA enforcement officers or EPA authorized representatives are authorized to perform the following inspectionrelated activities: (1) To inspect and monitor any aspects of engine manufacture, assembly, storage, testing and other procedures, and the facilities in which these procedures are conducted; (2) To inspect and monitor any aspect of engine test procedures or activities, including, but not limited to, engine selection, preparation, service accumulation, emission test cycles, and maintenance and verification of test equipment calibration; (3) To inspect and make copies of any records or documents related to the assembly, storage, selection, and testing of an engine in compliance with a test order; and (4) To inspect and photograph any part or aspect of any engine and any component used in the assembly thereof that is reasonably related to the purpose of the entry. (c) EPA enforcement officers or EPA authorized representatives are authorized to obtain reasonable assistance without cost from those in charge of a facility to help the officers perform any function listed in this subpart and they are authorized to request the recipient of a test order to make arrangements with those in charge of a facility operated for the manufacturer's benefit to furnish reasonable assistance without cost to EPA whether or not the recipient controls the facility. (1) Reasonable assistance includes, but is not limited to, clerical, copying, interpretation and translation services; the making available on an EPA enforcement officer's or EPA authorized representative's request of personnel of the facility being inspected during their working hours to inform the EPA enforcement officer or EPA authorized representative of how the facility operates and to answer the officer's or representative's questions; and the performance on request of emission tests on any engine which is being, has been, or will be used for SEA testing. (2) A manufacturer may be compelled to cause the personal appearance of any employee at such a facility before an EPA enforcement officer or EPA authorized representative by written request for his appearance, signed by the Assistant Administrator for Air and Radiation, served on the manufacturer. Any such employee who has been instructed by the manufacturer to appear will be entitled to be accompanied, represented, and advised by counsel. (d) EPA enforcement officers or EPA authorized representatives are authorized to seek a warrant or court order authorizing the EPA enforcement officers or EPA authorized representatives to conduct activities related to entry and access as authorized in this section, as appropriate, to execute the functions specified in this section. EPA enforcement officers or authorized representatives may proceed ex parte to obtain a warrant whether or not the EPA enforcement officers or EPA authorized representatives first attempted to seek permission of the recipient of the test order or the party in charge of the facilities in question to conduct activities related to entry and access as authorized in this section. (e) A recipient of a test order must permit an EPA enforcement officer(s) or EPA authorized representative(s) who presents a warrant or court order to conduct activities related to entry and access as authorized in this section and as described in the warrant or court order. The recipient must also cause those in charge of its facility or a facility operated for its benefit to permit entry and access as authorized in this section pursuant to a warrant or court order whether or not the recipient controls the facility. In the absence of a warrant or court order, an EPA enforcement officer(s) or EPA authorized representative(s) may conduct activities related to entry and access as authorized in this section only upon the consent of the recipient of the test order or the party in charge of the facilities in question. (f) It is not a violation of this part or the Clean Air Act for any person to refuse to permit an EPA enforcement officer(s) or EPA authorized representative(s) to conduct activities related to entry and access as authorized in this section if the officer(s) or representative(s) appears without a warrant or court order. (g) A manufacturer is responsible for locating its foreign testing and manufacturing facilities in jurisdictions where local law prohibits an EPA enforcement officer(s) or EPA authorized representative(s) from conducting the entry and access activities specified in this section. EPA will not attempt to make any inspections which it has been informed that local foreign law prohibits. Sec. 89.507-96 Sample selection. (a) Engines comprising a test sample will be selected at the location and in the manner specified in the test order. If a manufacturer determines that the test engines cannot be selected in the manner specified in the test order, an alternative selection procedure may be employed, provided the manufacturer requests approval of the alternative procedure prior to the start of test sample selection, and the Administrator approves the procedure. (b) The manufacturer must assemble the test engines of the family selected for testing using its normal mass production process for engines to be distributed into commerce. If, between the time the manufacturer is notified of a test order and the time the manufacturer finishes selecting test engines, the manufacturer implements any change(s) in its production processes, including quality control, which may reasonably be expected to affect the emissions of the engines selected, then the manufacturer must, during the audit, inform the Administrator of such changes. If the test engines are selected at a location where they do not have their operational and emission control systems installed, the test order will specify the manner and location for selection of components to complete assembly of the engines. The manufacturer must assemble these components onto the test engines using normal assembly and quality control procedures as documented by the manufacturer. (c) No quality control, testing, or assembly procedures will be used on the test engine or any portion thereof, including parts and subassemblies, that have not been or will not be used during the production and assembly of all other engines of that family, unless the Administrator approves the modification in assembly procedures pursuant to paragraph (b) of this section. (d) The test order may specify that an EPA enforcement officer(s) or authorized representative(s), rather than the manufacturer, select the test engines according to the method specified in the test order. (e) The order in which test engines are selected determines the order in which test results are to be used in applying the sampling plan in accordance with Sec. 89.510-96. (f) The manufacturer must keep on hand all untested engines, if any, comprising the test sample until a pass or fail decision is reached in accordance with Sec. 89.510-96(e). The manufacturer may ship any tested engine which has not failed the requirements as set forth in Sec. 89.510-96(b). However, once the manufacturer ships any test engine, it relinquishes the prerogative to conduct retests as provided in Sec. 89.508-96(i). Sec. 89.508-96 Test procedures. (a)(1) For nonroad engines subject to the provisions of this subpart, the prescribed test procedures are the nonroad engine 8-mode test procedure as described in subpart E of this part, the federal smoke test as described in part 86, subpart I of this chapter, and the particulate test procedure as adopted in the California Regulations for New 1996 and Later Heavy-Duty Off-Road Diesel Cycle Engines. This procedure is incorporated by reference. See Sec. 89.6. (2) The Administrator may, on the basis of a written application by a manufacturer, prescribe test procedures other than those specified in paragraph (a)(1) of this section for any nonroad engine he or she determines is not susceptible to satisfactory testing using the procedures specified in paragraph (a)(1) of this section. (b)(1) The manufacturer may not adjust, repair, prepare, or modify the engines selected for testing and may not perform any emission tests on engines selected for testing pursuant to the test order unless this adjustment, repair, preparation, modification, and/or tests are documented in the manufacturer's engine assembly and inspection procedures and are actually performed or unless these adjustments and/ or tests are required or permitted under this subpart or are approved in advance by the Administrator. (2) The Administrator may adjust or cause to be adjusted any engine parameter which the Administrator has determined to be subject to adjustment for certification and Selective Enforcement Audit testing in accordance with Sec. 89.108-96, to any setting within the physically adjustable range of that parameter, as determined by the Administrator in accordance with Sec. 89.108-96, prior to the performance of any tests. However, if the idle speed parameter is one which the Administrator has determined to be subject to adjustment, the Administrator may not adjust it to any setting which causes a lower engine idle speed than would have been possible within the physically adjustable range of the idle speed parameter if the manufacturer had accumulated 125 hours of service on the engine under paragraph (c) of this section, all other parameters being identically adjusted for the purpose of the comparison. The manufacturer may be requested to supply information needed to establish an alternate minimum idle speed. The Administrator, in making or specifying these adjustments, may consider the effect of the deviation from the manufacturer's recommended setting on emission performance characteristics as well as the likelihood that similar settings will occur on in-use engines. In determining likelihood, the Administrator may consider factors such as, but not limited to, the effect of the adjustment on engine performance characteristics and surveillance information from similar in-use engines. (c) Service Accumulation. Prior to performing exhaust emission testing on an SEA test engine, the manufacturer may accumulate on each engine a number of hours of service equal to the greater of 125 hours or the number of hours the manufacturer accumulated during certification on the emission data engine corresponding to the family specified in the test order. (1) Service accumulation must be performed in a manner using good engineering judgment to obtain emission results representative of normal production engines. This service accumulation must be consistent with the new engine break-in instructions contained in the applicable owner's manual. (2) The manufacturer must accumulate service at a minimum rate of 16 hours per engine during each 24-hour period, unless otherwise approved by the Administrator. (i) The first 24-hour period for service begins as soon as authorized checks, inspections, and preparations are completed on each engine. (ii) The minimum service or mileage accumulation rate does not apply on weekends or holidays. (iii) If the manufacturer's service or target is less than the minimum rate specified (16 hours per day), then the minimum daily accumulation rate is equal to the manufacturer's service target. (3) Service accumulation must be completed on a sufficient number of test engines during consecutive 24-hour periods to assure that the number of engines tested per day fulfills the requirements of paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this section. (d) The manufacturer may not perform any maintenance on test engines after selection for testing, nor may the Administrator allow deletion of any engine from the test sequence, unless requested by the manufacturer and approved by the Administrator before any engine maintenance or deletion. (e) The manufacturer must expeditiously ship test engines from the point of selection to the test facility. If the test facility is not located at or in close proximity to the point of selection, the manufacturer must assure that test engines arrive at the test facility within 24 hours of selection. The Administrator may approve more time for shipment based upon a request by the manufacturer accompanied by a satisfactory justification. (f) If an engine cannot complete the service accumulation or an emission test because of a malfunction, the manufacturer may request that the Administrator authorize either the repair of that engine or its deletion from the test sequence. (g) Whenever a manufacturer conducts testing pursuant to a test order issued under this subpart, the manufacturer must notify the Administrator within one working day of receipt of the test order as to which test facility will be used to comply with the test order. If no test cells are available at a desired facility, the manufacturer must provide alternate testing capability satisfactory to the Administrator. (1) A manufacturer with projected nonroad engine sales for the United States market for the applicable year of 7,500 or greater must complete emission testing at a minimum rate of two engines per 24-hour period, including each voided test and each smoke test. (2) A manufacturer with projected nonroad engine sales for the United States market for the applicable year of less than 7,500 must complete emission testing at a minimum rate of one engine per 24-hour period, including each voided test and each smoke test. (3) The Administrator may approve a lower daily rate of emission testing based upon a request by a manufacturer accompanied by a satisfactory justification. (h) The manufacturer must perform test engine selection, shipping, preparation, service accumulation, and testing in such a manner as to assure that the audit is performed in an expeditious manner. (i) Retesting. (1) The manufacturer may retest any engines tested during a Selective Enforcement Audit once a fail decision for the audit has been reached in accordance with Sec. 89.510-96(e). (2) The Administrator may approve retesting at other times based upon a request by the manufacturer accompanied by a satisfactory justification. (3) The manufacturer may retest each engine a total of three times. The manufacturer must test each engine or vehicle the same number of times. The manufacturer may accumulate additional service before conducting a retest, subject to the provisions of paragraph (c) of this section. (j) A manufacturer must test engines with the test procedure specified in subpart E of this part to demonstrate compliance with the exhaust emission standard (or applicable FEL) for oxides of nitrogen. If alternate procedures were used in certification pursuant to Sec. 89.114-96, then those alternate procedures must be used. Sec. 89.509-96 Calculation and reporting of test results. (a) Initial test results are calculated following the applicable test procedure specified in paragraph (a) of Sec. 89.508-96. The manufacturer rounds these results, in accordance with ASTM E29-90, to the number of decimal places contained in the applicable emission standard expressed to one additional significant figure. This procedure has been incorporated by reference. See Sec. 89.6. (b) Final test results are calculated by summing the initial test results derived in paragraph (a) of this section for each test engine, dividing by the number of tests conducted on the engine, and rounding in accordance with ASTM E29-90 to the same number of decimal places contained in the applicable standard expressed to one additional significant figure. (c) Within five working days after completion of testing of all engines pursuant to a test order, the manufacturer must submit to the Administrator a report which includes the following information: (1) The location and description of the manufacturer's exhaust emission test facilities which were utilized to conduct testing reported pursuant to this section; (2) The applicable standards and/or FEL against which the engines were tested; (3) A description of the engine and its associated emission-related component selection method used; (4) For each test conducted; (i) Test engine description, including: (A) Configuration and engine family identification; (B) Year, make, and build date; (C) Engine identification number; and (D) Number of hours of service accumulated on engine prior to testing; (ii) Location where service accumulation was conducted and description of accumulation procedure and schedule; (iii) Test number, date, test procedure used, initial test results before and after rounding, and final test results for all exhaust emission tests, whether valid or invalid, and the reason for invalidation, if applicable; (iv) A complete description of any modification, repair, preparation, maintenance, and/or testing which was performed on the test engine and has not been reported pursuant to any other paragraph of this subpart and will not be performed on all other production engines; (v) Where an engine was deleted from the test sequence by authorization of the Administrator, the reason for the deletion; (vi) Any other information the Administrator may request relevant to the determination as to whether the new engines being manufactured by the manufacturer do in fact conform with the regulations with respect to which the certificate of conformity was issued; and (5) The following statement and endorsement: This report is submitted pursuant to sections 213 and 208 of the Clean Air Act. This Selective Enforcement Audit was conducted in complete conformance with all applicable regulations under 40 CFR part 89 et seq. and the conditions of the test order. No emissionrelated changes to production processes or quality control procedures for the engine family tested have been made between receipt of the test order and conclusion of the audit. All data and information reported herein is, to the best of (Company Name) knowledge, true and accurate. I am aware of the penalties associated with violations of the Clean Air Act and the regulations thereunder. (Authorized Company Representative.) Sec. 89.510-96 Compliance with acceptable quality level and passing and failing criteria for selective enforcement audits. (a) The prescribed acceptable quality level is 40 percent. (b) A failed engine is one whose final test results pursuant to Sec. 89.509-96(b), for one or more of the applicable pollutants, exceed the applicable emission standard or family emission level. (c) The manufacturer must test engines comprising the test sample until a pass decision is reached for all pollutants or a fail decision is reached for one pollutant. A pass decision is reached when the cumulative number of failed engines, as defined in paragraph (b) of this section, for each pollutant is less than or equal to the pass decision number, as defined in paragraph (d) of this section, appropriate to the cumulative number of engines tested. A fail decision is reached when the cumulative number of failed engines for one or more pollutants is greater than or equal to the fail decision number, as defined in paragraph (d) of this section, appropriate to the cumulative number of engines tested. (d) The pass and fail decision numbers associated with the cumulative number of engines tested are determined by using the tables in appendix A to this subpart, ``Sampling Plans for Selective Enforcement Auditing of Nonroad Engines,'' appropriate to the projected sales as made by the manufacturer in its report to EPA under Sec. 89.505-96(c)(1). In the tables in appendix A to this subpart, sampling plan ``stage'' refers to the cumulative number of engines tested. Once a pass or fail decision has been made for a particular pollutant, the number of engines with final test results exceeding the emission standard for that pollutant shall not be considered any further for the purposes of the audit. (e) Passing or failing of an SEA occurs when the decision is made on the last engine required to make a decision under paragraph (c) of this section. (f) The Administrator may terminate testing earlier than required in paragraph (c) of this section. Sec. 89.511-96 Suspension and revocation of certificates of conformity. (a) The certificate of conformity is suspended with respect to any engine failing pursuant to paragraph (b) of Sec. 89.510-96 effective from the time that testing of that engine is completed. (b) The Administrator may suspend the certificate of conformity for a family which does not pass an SEA, pursuant to paragraph Sec. 89.510- 96(c), based on the first test or all tests conducted on each engine. This suspension will not occur before ten days after failure of the audit, unless the manufacturer requests an earlier suspension. (c) If the results of testing pursuant to these regulations indicate that engines of a particular family produced at one plant of a manufacturer do not conform to the regulations with respect to which the certificate of conformity was issued, the Administrator may suspend the certificate of conformity with respect to that family for engines manufactured by the manufacturer at all other plants. (d) Notwithstanding the fact that engines described in the application may be covered by a certificate of conformity, the Administrator may suspend such certificate immediately in whole or in part if the Administrator finds any one of the following infractions to be substantial: (1) The manufacturer refuses to comply with the provisions of a test order issued by the Administrator under Sec. 89.503-96. (2) The manufacturer refuses to comply with any of the requirements of this subpart. (3) The manufacturer submits false or incomplete information in any report or information provided to the Administrator under this subpart. (4) The manufacturer renders inaccurate any test data submitted under this subpart. (5) An EPA enforcement officer(s) or EPA authorized representative(s) is denied the opportunity to conduct activities related to entry and access as authorized in this subpart and a warrant or court order is presented to the manufacturer or the party in charge of a facility in question. (6) An EPA enforcement officer(s) or EPA authorized representative(s) is unable to conduct activities related to entry and access as authorized in Sec. 89.506-96 because a manufacturer has located a facility in a foreign jurisdiction where local law prohibits those activities. (e) The Administrator must notify the manufacturer in writing of any suspension or revocation of a certificate of conformity in whole or in part; a suspension or revocation is effective upon receipt of the notification or ten days, except that the certificate is immediately suspended with respect to any failed engines as provided for in paragraph (a) of this section. (f) The Administrator may revoke a certificate of conformity for a family when the certificate has been suspended pursuant to paragraph (b) or (c) of this section if the proposed remedy for the nonconformity, as reported by the manufacturer to the Administrator, is one requiring a design change or changes to the engine and/or emission control system as described in the application for certification of the affected family. (g) Once a certificate has been suspended for a failed engine, as provided for in paragraph (a) of this section, the manufacturer must take the following actions before the certificate is reinstated for that failed engine: (1) Remedy the nonconformity. (2) Demonstrate that the engine conforms to applicable standards or family emission levels by retesting the engine in accordance with these regulations. (3) Submit a written report to the Administrator, after successful completion of testing on the failed engine, which contains a description of the remedy and test results for each engine in addition to other information that may be required by this part. (h) Once a certificate for a failed family has been suspended pursuant to paragraph (b) or (c) of this section, the manufacturer must take the following actions before the Administrator will consider reinstating the certificate: (1) Submit a written report to the Administrator which identifies the reason for the noncompliance of the engines, describes the proposed remedy, including a description of any proposed quality control and/or quality assurance measures to be taken by the manufacturer to prevent future occurrences of the problem, and states the date on which the remedies will be implemented. (2) Demonstrate that the engine family for which the certificate of conformity has been suspended does in fact comply with these regulations by testing engines selected from normal production runs of that engine family, at the plant(s), port facility(ies) or associated storage facility(ies) specified by the Administrator, in accordance with the conditions specified in the initial test order. If the manufacturer elects to continue testing individual engines after suspension of a certificate, the certificate is reinstated for an engine actually determined to be in conformance with the applicable standards or family emission levels through testing in accordance with the applicable test procedures, provided that the Administrator has not revoked the certificate pursuant to paragraph (f) of this section. (i) Once the certificate for a family has been revoked under paragraph (f) of this section and the manufacturer desires to continue introduction into commerce of a modified version of that family, the following actions must be taken before the Administrator may consider issuing a certificate for that modified family: (1) If the Administrator determines that the proposed change(s) in engine design may have an effect on emission performance deterioration, the Administrator will notify the manufacturer, within five working days after receipt of the report in paragraph (g) of this section, whether subsequent testing under this subpart is sufficient to evaluate the proposed change or changes or whether additional testing is required; and (2) After implementing the change or changes intended to remedy the nonconformity, the manufacturer must demonstrate that the modified engine family does in fact conform with these regulations by testing engines selected from normal production runs of that modified engine family in accordance with the conditions specified in the initial test order. If the subsequent audit results in passing of the audit, the Administrator will reissue the certificate or issue a new certificate, as the case may be, to include that family, provided that the manufacturer has satisfied the testing requirements of paragraph (i)(1) of this section. If the subsequent audit is failed, the revocation remains in effect. Any design change approvals under this subpart are limited to the family affected by the test order. (j) At any time subsequent to an initial suspension of a certificate of conformity for a test engine pursuant to paragraph (a) of this section, but not later than 15 days (or such other period as may be allowed by the Administrator) after notification of the Administrator's decision to suspend or revoke a certificate of conformity in whole or in part pursuant to paragraph (b), (c), or (f) of this section, a manufacturer may request a hearing as to whether the tests have been properly conducted or any sampling methods have been properly applied. (k) Any suspension of a certificate of conformity under paragraph (d) of this section: (1) will be in writing and will include the offer of an opportunity for a hearing conducted in accordance with Secs. 89.512-96, 89.513-96, and 89.514-96 and (2) need not apply to engines no longer in the hands of the manufacturer. (l) After the Administrator suspends or revokes a certificate of conformity pursuant to this section and prior to the commencement of a hearing under Sec. 89.512-96, if the manufacturer demonstrates to the Administrator's satisfaction that the decision to suspend, revoke, or void the certificate was based on erroneous information, the Administrator will reinstate the certificate. (m) To permit a manufacturer to avoid storing non-test engines when conducting an audit of a family subsequent to a failure of an SEA and while reauditing of the failed family, it may request that the Administrator conditionally reinstate the certificate for that family. The Administrator may reinstate the certificate subject to the condition that the manufacturer consents to recall all engines of that family produced from the time the certificate is conditionally reinstated if the family fails the subsequent audit at the level of the standard and to remedy any nonconformity at no expense to the owner. Sec. 89.512-96 Request for public hearing. (a) If the manufacturer disagrees with the Administrator's decision under Sec. 89.511-96 (b), (c), (d), or (f) to suspend or revoke a certificate or disputes the basis for an automatic suspension pursuant to Sec. 89.511-96 (a), the manufacturer may request a public hearing. (b) The manufacturer's request must be filed with the Administrator not later than 15 days after the Administrator's notification of the decision to suspend or revoke, unless otherwise specified by the Administrator. The manufacturer must simultaneously serve two copies of this request upon the Director of the Manufacturers Operations Division and file two copies with the Hearing Clerk of the Agency. Failure of the manufacturer to request a hearing within the time provided constitutes a waiver of the right to a hearing. Subsequent to the expiration of the period for requesting a hearing as of right, the Administrator may, at her or his discretion and for good cause shown, grant the manufacturer a hearing to contest the suspension or revocation. (c) The manufacturer's request for a public hearing must include: (1) A statement as to which engine configuration(s) within a family is to be the subject of the hearing; (2) A concise statement of the issues to be raised by the manufacturer at the hearing, except that in the case of the hearing requested under Sec. 89.511-96(j), the hearing is restricted to the following issues: (i) Whether tests have been properly conducted, specifically, whether the tests were conducted in accordance with applicable regulations under this part and whether test equipment was properly calibrated and functioning; (ii) Whether sampling plans have been properly applied, specifically, whether sampling procedures specified in Appendix A of this subpart were followed and whether there exists a basis for distinguishing engines produced at plants other than the one from which engines were selected for testing which would invalidate the Administrator's decision under Sec. 89.511-96(c); (3) A statement specifying reasons why the manufacturer believes it will prevail on the merits of each of the issues raised; and (4) A summary of the evidence which supports the manufacturer's position on each of the issues raised. (d) A copy of all requests for public hearings will be kept on file in the Office of the Hearing Clerk and will be made available to the public during Agency business hours. Sec. 89.513-96 Administrative procedures for public hearing. (a) The Presiding Officer is an Administrative Law Judge appointed pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 3105 (see also 5 CFR part 930 as amended). (b) The Judicial Officer is an officer or employee of the Agency appointed as a Judicial Officer by the Administrator, pursuant to this section, who meets the qualifications and performs functions as follows: (1) Qualifications. A Judicial Officer may be a permanent or temporary employee of the Agency who performs other duties for the Agency. The Judicial Officer may not be employed by the Office of Enforcement or have any connection with the preparation or presentation of evidence for a hearing held pursuant to this subpart. The Judicial Officer must be a graduate of an accredited law school and a member in good standing of a recognized Bar Association of any state or the District of Columbia. (2) Functions. The Administrator may consult with the Judicial Officer or delegate all or part of the Administrator's authority to act in a given case under this section to a Judicial Officer, provided that this delegation does not preclude the Judicial Officer from referring any motion or case to the Administrator when the Judicial Officer determines such referral to be appropriate. (c) For the purposes of this section, one or more Judicial Officers may be designated. As work requires, a Judicial Officer may be designated to act for the purposes of a particular case. (d) Summary decision. (1) In the case of a hearing requested under Sec. 89.511-96(j), when it clearly appears from the data and other information contained in the request for a hearing that no genuine and substantial question of fact or law exists with respect to the issues specified in Sec. 89.512-96(c)(2), the Administrator may enter an order denying the request for a hearing and reaffirming the original decision to suspend or revoke a certificate of conformity. (2) In the case of a hearing requested under Sec. 89.512-96 to challenge a suspension of a certificate of conformity for the reasons specified in Sec. 89.511-96(d), when it clearly appears from the data and other information contained in the request for the hearing that no genuine and substantial question of fact or law exists with respect to the issue of whether the refusal to comply with the provisions of a test order or any other requirement of Sec. 89.503-96 was caused by conditions and circumstances outside the control of the manufacturer, the Administrator may enter an order denying the request for a hearing and suspending the certificate of conformity. (3) Any order issued under paragraph (d)(1) or (d)(2) of this section has the force and effect of a final decision of the Administrator, as issued pursuant to Sec. 89.515-96. (4) If the Administrator determines that a genuine and substantial question of fact or law does exist with respect to any of the issues referred to in paragraphs (d)(1) and (d)(2) of this section, the Administrator will grant the request for a hearing and publish a notice of public hearing in the Federal Register or by such other means as the Administrator finds appropriate to provide notice to the public. (e) Filing and service. (1) An original and two copies of all documents or papers required or permitted to be filed pursuant to this section and Sec. 89.512-96(c) must be filed with the Hearing Clerk of the Agency. Filing is considered timely if mailed, as determined by the postmark, to the Hearing Clerk within the time allowed by this section and Sec. 89.512-96(b). If filing is to be accomplished by mailing, the documents must be sent to the address set forth in the notice of public hearing referred to in paragraph (d)(4) of this section. (2) To the maximum extent possible, testimony will be presented in written form. Copies of written testimony will be served upon all parties as soon as practicable prior to the start of the hearing. A certificate of service will be provided on or accompany each document or paper filed with the Hearing Clerk. Documents to be served upon the Director of the Manufacturers Operations Division must be sent by registered mail to: Director, Manufacturers Operations Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 6405-J, 401 M Street SW, Washington, DC 20460. Service by registered mail is complete upon mailing. (f) Computation of Time. (1) In computing any period of time prescribed or allowed by this section, except as otherwise provided, the day of the act or event from which the designated period of time begins to run is not included. Saturdays, Sundays, and federal legal holidays are included in computing the period allowed for the filing of any document or paper, except that when the period expires on a Saturday, Sunday, or federal legal holiday, the period is extended to include the next following business day. (2) A prescribed period of time within which a party is required or permitted to do an act is computed from the time of service, except that when service is accomplished by mail, three days will be added to the prescribed period. (g) Consolidation. The Administrator or the Presiding Officer in his discretion may consolidate two or more proceedings to be held under this section for the purpose of resolving one or more issues whenever it appears that consolidation will expedite or simplify consideration of these issues. Consolidation does not affect the right of any party to raise issues that could have been raised if consolidation had not occurred. (h) Hearing Date. To the extent possible hearings under Sec. 89.512-96 will be scheduled to commence within 14 days of receipt of the application in Sec. 89.512-96. Sec. 89.514-96 Hearing procedures. The procedures provided in Sec. 86.1014-84 (i) to (s) apply for hearings requested pursuant to Sec. 89.512-96, suspension, revocation, or voiding of a certificate of conformity. Sec. 89.515-96 Appeal of hearing decision. The procedures provided in Sec. 86.1014-84 (t) to (aa) apply for appeals filed with respect to hearings held pursuant to Sec. 89.514-96. Sec. 89.516-96 Treatment of confidential information. The provisions for treatment of confidential information as described in Sec. 89.7 apply. Appendix A to Subpart F of Part 89--Sampling Plans for Selective Enforcement Auditing of Nonroad Engines
                  Table 1.--Sampling Plan Code Letter

                                                                 Code
                 Annual engine family sales                     letter

20-50....................................................... AA<SUP>1 20-99....................................................... A 100-299..................................................... B 300-299..................................................... C 500 or greater.............................................. D
\1\A manufacturer may optionally use either the sampling plan for code letter ``AA'' or sampling plan for code letter ``A'' for Selective Enforcement Audits of engine families with annual sales between 20 and 50 engines. Additionally, the manufacturer may switch between these
  plans during the audit.
Table 2.--Sampling Plan for Code Letter ``AA''
                      [Sample inspection criteria]

                    Stage                        Pass No.      Fail No.

1............................................. (\1\) (\2\) 2............................................. (\1\) (\2\) 3............................................. 0 (\2\) 4............................................. 0 (\2\) 5............................................. 1 5 6............................................. 1 6 7............................................. 2 6 8............................................. 2 7 9............................................. 3 7 10............................................ 3 8 11............................................ 4 8 12............................................ 4 9 13............................................ 5 9 14............................................ 5 10 15............................................ 6 10 16............................................ 6 10 17............................................ 7 10 18............................................ 8 10 19............................................ 8 10

20................................... 9 10

\1\Test sample passing not permitted at this stage.
\2\Test sample failure not permitted at this stage.
Table 3.--Sampling Plan for Code Letter ``A''
                      [Sample inspection criteria]                      

                     Stage                        Pass No.     Fail No.

1............................................. (\1\) (\2\) 2............................................. (\1\) (\2\) 3............................................. (\1\) (\2\) 4............................................. 0 (\2\) 5............................................. 0 (\2\) 6............................................. 1 6 7............................................. 1 7 8............................................. 2 7 9............................................. 2 8 10............................................ 3 8 11............................................ 3 8 12............................................ 4 9 13............................................ 5 10 14............................................ 5 10 15............................................ 6 11 16............................................ 6 11 17............................................ 7 12 18............................................ 7 12 19............................................ 8 13 20............................................ 8 13 21............................................ 9 14 22............................................ 10 14 23............................................ 10 15 24............................................ 11 15 25............................................ 11 16 26............................................ 12 16 27............................................ 12 17 28............................................ 13 17 29............................................ 14 17

30.................................... 16 17

\1\Test sample passing not permitted at this stage.
\2\Test sample failure not permitted at this stage.
Table 4.--Sampling Plan for Code Letter ``B''
                      [Sample Inspection Criteria]                      

                     Stage                        Pass No.     Fail No. 

1............................................. (\1\) (\2\) 2............................................. (\1\) (\2\) 3............................................. (\1\) (\2\) 4............................................. (\1\) (\2\) 5............................................. 0 (\2\) 6............................................. 1 6 7............................................. 1 7 8............................................. 2 7 9............................................. 2 8 10............................................ 3 8 11............................................ 3 9 12............................................ 4 9 13............................................ 4 10 14............................................ 5 10 15............................................ 5 11 16............................................ 6 12 17............................................ 6 12 18............................................ 7 13 19............................................ 8 13 20............................................ 8 14 21............................................ 9 14 22............................................ 9 15 23............................................ 10 15 24............................................ 10 16 25............................................ 11 16 26............................................ 11 17 27............................................ 12 17 28............................................ 12 18 29............................................ 13 18 30............................................ 13 19 31............................................ 14 19 32............................................ 14 20 33............................................ 15 20 34............................................ 16 21 35............................................ 16 21 36............................................ 17 22 37............................................ 17 22 38............................................ 18 22 39............................................ 18 22 40............................................ 21 22
\1\Test sample passing not permitted at this stage.
\2\Test sample failure not permitted at this stage.                     
Table 5.--Sampling Plan for Code Letter ``C''
                      [Sample Inspection Criteria]

                     Stage                        Pass No.     Fail No. 

1............................................. (\1\) (\2\) 2............................................. (\1\) (\2\) 3............................................. (\1\) (\2\) 4............................................. (\1\) (\2\) 5............................................. 0 (\2\) 6............................................. 0 6 7............................................. 1 7 8............................................. 2 7 9............................................. 2 8 10............................................ 3 9 11............................................ 3 9 12............................................ 4 10 13............................................ 4 10 14............................................ 5 11 15............................................ 5 11 16............................................ 6 12 17............................................ 6 12 18............................................ 7 13 19............................................ 7 13 20............................................ 8 14 21............................................ 8 14 22............................................ 9 15 23............................................ 10 15 24............................................ 10 16 25............................................ 11 16 26............................................ 11 17 27............................................ 12 17 28............................................ 12 18 29............................................ 13 18 30............................................ 13 19 31............................................ 14 19 32............................................ 14 20 33............................................ 15 20 34............................................ 15 21 35............................................ 16 21 36............................................ 16 22 37............................................ 17 22 38............................................ 18 23 39............................................ 18 23 40............................................ 19 24 41............................................ 19 24 42............................................ 20 25 43............................................ 20 25 44............................................ 21 26 45............................................ 21 27 46............................................ 22 27 47............................................ 22 27 48............................................ 23 27 49............................................ 23 27 50............................................ 26 27
\1\Test sample passing not permitted at this stage.
\2\Test sample failure not permitted at this stage.                     
Table 6.--Sampling Plan for Code Letter ``D''
                      [Sample Inspection Criteria]                      

                     Stage                        Pass No.    Fail No.  

1............................................. (\1\) (\2\) 2............................................. (\1\) (\2\) 3............................................. (\1\) (\2\) 4............................................. (\1\) (\2\) 5............................................. 0 (\2\) 6............................................. 0 6 7............................................. 1 7 8............................................. 2 8 9............................................. 2 8 10............................................ 3 9 11............................................ 3 9 12............................................ 4 10 13............................................ 4 10 14............................................ 5 11 15............................................ 5 11 16............................................ 6 12 17............................................ 6 12 18............................................ 7 13 19............................................ 7 13 20............................................ 8 14 21............................................ 8 14 22............................................ 9 15 23............................................ 9 15 24............................................ 10 16 25............................................ 11 16 26............................................ 11 17 27............................................ 12 17 28............................................ 12 18 29............................................ 13 19 30............................................ 13 19 31............................................ 14 20 32............................................ 14 20 33............................................ 15 21 34............................................ 15 21 35............................................ 16 22 36............................................ 16 22 37............................................ 17 23 38............................................ 17 23 39............................................ 18 24 40............................................ 18 24 41............................................ 19 25 42............................................ 19 26 43............................................ 20 26 44............................................ 21 27 45............................................ 21 27 46............................................ 22 28 47............................................ 22 28 48............................................ 23 29 49............................................ 23 29 50............................................ 24 30 51............................................ 24 30 52............................................ 25 31 53............................................ 25 31 54............................................ 26 32 55............................................ 26 32 56............................................ 27 33 57............................................ 27 33 58............................................ 28 33 59............................................ 28 33 60............................................ 32 33
\1\Test sample passing not permitted at this stage.
\2\Test sample failure not permitted at this stage.                     
Subpart G--Importation of Nonconforming Nonroad Engines Sec. 89.601-96 Applicability. (a) Except where otherwise indicated, this subpart is applicable to nonroad engines for which the Administrator has promulgated regulations under this part prescribing emission standards and nonroad vehicles and equipment containing such nonroad engines that are offered for importation or imported into the United States, but which engines, at the time of conditional importation, are not covered by certificates of conformity issued under section 213 and section 206(a) of the Clean Air Act as amended (that is, which are nonconforming nonroad engines as defined in Sec. 89.602-96), and this part. Compliance with regulations under this subpart does not relieve any person or entity from compliance with other applicable provisions of the Clean Air Act. (b) Regulations prescribing further procedures for the importation of nonroad engines and nonroad vehicles and equipment into the customs territory of the United States, as defined in 19 U.S.C. 1202, are set forth in U.S. Bureau of Customs regulations. (c) For the purposes of this subpart, the term ``nonroad engine'' includes all nonroad engines incorporated into nonroad equipment or nonroad vehicles at the time they are imported or offered for import into the United States. Sec. 89.602-96 Definitions. The definitions in subpart A of this part apply to this subpart. The following definitions also apply to this subpart. Certificate of conformity. The document issued by the Administrator under section 213 and section 206(a) of the Act. Currently valid certificate of conformity. A certificate of conformity for which the current date is within the effective period as specified on the certificate of conformity, and which has not been withdrawn, superseded, voided, suspended, revoked, or otherwise rendered invalid.
Fifteen working day hold period. The period of time between a request for final admission and the automatic granting of final admission (unless EPA intervenes) for a nonconforming nonroad engine conditionally imported pursuant to Sec. 89.605-96 or Sec. 89.609-96. Day one of the hold period is the first working day (see definition below) after the Manufacturers Operations Division of EPA receives a complete and valid application for final admission. Independent commercial importer (ICI). An importer who is not an original engine manufacturer (OEM) (see definition below), but is the entity in whose name a certificate of conformity for a class of nonroad engines has been issued.
Model year for imported engines. The manufacturer's annual production period (as determined by the Administrator) which includes January 1 of the calendar year; provided, that if the manufacturer has no annual production period, the term ``model year'' means the calendar year in which a nonroad engine is modified. An independent commercial importer (ICI) is deemed to have produced a nonroad engine when the ICI has modified (including labeling) the nonconforming nonroad engine to meet applicable emission requirements.
Nonconforming nonroad engine. A nonroad engine which is not covered by a certificate of conformity prior to final or conditional admission (or for which such coverage has not been adequately demonstrated to EPA) and which has not been finally admitted into the United States under the provisions of Sec. 89.605-96 or Sec. 89.609-96. Original engine manufacturer (OEM). The entity which originally manufactured the nonroad engine.
Original production (OP) year. The calendar year in which the nonroad engine was originally produced by the OEM. Original production (OP) years old. The age of a nonroad engine as determined by subtracting the original production year of the nonroad engine from the calendar year of importation. Production changes. Those changes in nonroad engine configuration, equipment, or calibration which are made by an OEM or ICI in the course of nonroad engine production and required to be reported under Sec. 89.123-96.
United States. United States includes the customs territory of the United States as defined in 19 U.S.C. 1202, and the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
Useful life. A period of time as specified in subpart B of this part which for a nonconforming nonroad engine begins at the time of resale (for a nonroad engine owned by the ICI at the time of importation) or release to the owner (for a nonroad engine not owned by the ICI at the time of importation) of the nonroad engine by the ICI after modification and/or testing pursuant to Sec. 89.605-96 or Sec. 89.609-96.
Working day. Any day on which federal government offices are open for normal business. Saturdays, Sundays, and official federal holidays are not working days. Sec. 89.603-96 General requirements for importation of nonconforming nonroad engines. (a) A nonconforming nonroad engine offered for importation into the United States is to be imported only by an Independent Commercial Importer (ICI) who is a holder of a currently valid certificate of conformity unless an exemption or exclusion is granted by the Administrator under Sec. 89.611-96 of this subpart. For a nonroad engine imported pursuant to Sec. 89.605-96, the ICI must hold a currently valid certificate of conformity for that specific nonroad engine model. (b) Any nonroad engine imported into the United States must have a legible unique engine identification number permanently affixed to or engraved on the engine. (c) Final admission may not be granted unless: (1) The nonroad engine is covered by a certificate of conformity issued under subpart B of this part in the name of the ICI and the ICI has complied with all requirements of Sec. 89.605-96; or (2) The nonroad engine is modified and emission tested in accordance with the provisions of Sec. 89.609-96 and the ICI has complied with all other requirements of Sec. 89.609-96; or (3) The nonroad engine is exempted or excluded under Sec. 89.611- 96. (d) The ICI must submit to the Manufacturers Operations Division of EPA a copy of all approved applications for certification used to obtain certificates of conformity for the purpose of importing nonconforming nonroad engines pursuant to Sec. 89.605-96 or Sec. 89.609-96. In addition, the ICI must submit to the Manufacturers Operations Division a copy of all approved production changes implemented pursuant to Sec. 89.605-96 or subpart B of this part. Documentation submitted pursuant to this paragraph must be provided to the Manufacturers Operations Division within 10 working days of approval of the certification application (or production change) by the Certification Division of EPA. Sec. 89.604-96 Conditional admission. (a) A nonroad engine offered for importation under Sec. 89.605-96 or Sec. 89.609-96 may be conditionally admitted into the United States. These engines are refused final admission, unless at the time of conditional admission the importer has submitted to the Administrator a written report that the subject nonroad engine has been permitted conditional admission pending EPA approval of its application for final admission under Sec. 89.605-96 or Sec. 89.609-96. This written report is to contain the following: (1) Identification of the importer of the nonroad engine and the importer's address, telephone number, and taxpayer identification number; (2) Identification of the nonroad engine owner, the owner's address, telephone number, and taxpayer identification number; (3) Identification of the nonroad engine including make, model, identification number, and original production year; (4) Information indicating under what provision of these regulations the nonroad engine is to be imported; (5) Identification of the place where the subject nonroad engine is to be stored until EPA approval of the importer's application to the Administrator for final admission; (6) Authorization for EPA enforcement officers to conduct inspections or testing otherwise permitted by the Act or regulations thereunder; (7) Identification of the Independent Commercial Importer's (ICI) certificate of conformity that permits the ICI to import that nonroad engine (for importation under Sec. 89.605-96 or Sec. 89.609-96); and (8) Such other information as is deemed necessary by the Administrator. (b) EPA will not require a U.S. Customs Service bond for a nonconforming nonroad engine which is imported under Sec. 89.605-96 or Sec. 89.609-96. The period of conditional admission may not exceed 120 days. Nonroad engines imported under Sec. 89.605-96 or Sec. 89.609-96 may not be operated during the period of conditional admission except for that operation necessary to comply with the requirements of this subpart. During the period of conditional admission applicable to Sec. 89.605-96 or Sec. 89.609-96, the importer must store the nonroad engine at a location where the Administrator has reasonable access to the nonroad engine for inspection. (c) During the period of conditional admission under Sec. 89.605-96 or Sec. 89.609-96, an ICI may transfer responsibility of a nonroad engine to another qualified ICI for the purposes of complying with this subpart. (1) The transferee ICI must be a holder of a currently valid certificate of conformity for the specific nonroad engine being transferred or be authorized to import the nonroad engine pursuant to Sec. 89.609-96 as of the transfer date. The transferee ICI must comply with all the requirements of Sec. 89.603-96, Sec. 89.604-96, and either Sec. 89.605-96 or Sec. 89.609-96, as applicable. (2) For the purpose of this subpart, the transferee ICI has ``imported'' the nonroad engine as of the transfer date as designated in a written record that is signed by both ICIs. (3) The ICI that originally imported the nonroad engine is responsible for all requirements of this subpart from the actual date of importation until the date of transfer as designated in the written record. The transferee ICI is responsible for all requirements of this subpart beginning on the date of transfer. (4) A copy of the written record is to be submitted to the Manufacturers Operations Division of EPA within five working days of the transfer date. (d) Notwithstanding any other requirement of this subpart or U.S. Customs Service regulations, an ICI may also assume responsibility for the modification and testing of a nonconforming nonroad engine which was previously imported by another party. The ICI must be a holder of a currently valid certificate of conformity for that specific nonroad engine or authorized to import it pursuant to Sec. 89.609-96 at the time of assuming such responsibility. The ICI must comply with all the requirements of Sec. 89.603-96, Sec. 89.604-96, and either Sec. 89.605- 96 or Sec. 89.609-96, as applicable. For the purposes of this subpart, the ICI has ``imported'' the nonroad engine as of the date the ICI assumes responsibility for the modification and testing of the nonroad engine. The ICI must submit written notification to the Manufacturers Operations Division of EPA within 10 working days of the assumption of that responsibility. Sec. 89.605-96 Final admission of certified nonroad engines. (a) A nonroad engine may be finally admitted into the United States upon approval of the ICI's application to the Administrator. The application is made by completing EPA forms in accordance with EPA instructions. The application contains: (1) The information required in Sec. 89.604-96(a); (2) Information demonstrating that the nonroad engine has been modified in accordance with a valid certificate of conformity. Demonstration is made in one of the following ways: (i) The ICI attests that the nonroad engine has been modified in accordance with the provisions of the ICI's certificate of conformity; presents to EPA a statement written by the applicable Original Engine Manufacturer (OEM) that the OEM must provide to the ICI, and to EPA, information concerning production changes to the class of nonroad engines described in the ICI's application for certification; delivers to the Manufacturers Operations Division of EPA notification by the ICI of any production changes already implemented by the OEM at the time of application and their effect on emissions; and obtains from EPA written approval to use this demonstration option; or (ii) The ICI attests that the nonroad engine has been modified in accordance with the provisions of the ICI's certificate of conformity. The ICI also attests that it has conducted, within 120 days of entry, an applicable and valid emission test on every third nonroad engine imported under that certificate of conformity to demonstrate compliance with federal emission requirements. The test is to be conducted at a laboratory located within the United States. Sequencing of the tests is determined by the date of importation of each nonroad engine beginning with the prototype nonroad engine used to obtain the applicable certificate of conformity. Should the ICI exceed a threshold of 300 nonroad engines imported under the certificate of conformity without adjustments or other changes in accordance with paragraph (a)(3) of this section, the amount of required testing is reduced to every fifth nonroad engine. (3) The results of every emission test which the ICI conducted on the nonroad engine pursuant to paragraph (a)(2)(ii) of this section. Should a subject nonroad engine fail an emission test at any time, the following procedures are applicable: (i) The ICI may either: (A) Conduct one retest that involves no adjustment of the nonroad engine from the previous test (for example, adjusting the RPM, timing, air-to-fuel ratio, and so forth) other than adjustments to adjustable parameters that, upon inspection, were found to be out of tolerance. When such an allowable adjustment is made, the parameter may be reset only to the specified (that is, nominal) value (and not any other value within the tolerance band); or (B) Initiate a change in production (production change) under the provisions of subpart B of this part that causes the nonroad engine to meet federal emission requirements. (ii) If the ICI chooses to retest in accordance with paragraph (a)(3)(i)(A) of this section: (A) The retests are to be completed no later than five working days subsequent to the first emission test; (B) Should the subject nonroad engine fail the second emission test, then the ICI must initiate a change in production (a production change) under the provisions of subpart B of this part that causes the nonroad engine to meet federal emission requirements. (iii) If the ICI chooses to initiate a change in production (a production change) under the provisions of subpart B of this part that causes the nonroad engine to meet federal requirements, a change involving adjustments of adjustable nonroad engine parameters (for example, adjusting the RPM, timing, air/fuel ratio) represents a change in the specified (that is, nominal) value to be deemed acceptable by EPA. (iv) A production change made in accordance with this section is to be implemented on all subsequent nonroad engines imported under the certificate of conformity after the date of importation of the nonroad engine which gave rise to the production change. (v) Commencing with the first nonroad engine receiving the production change, every third nonroad engine imported under the certificate of conformity is to be emission tested to demonstrate compliance with federal emission requirements until, as in paragraph (a)(2)(ii) of this section, a threshold of 300 nonroad engines imported under the certificate of conformity is exceeded without adjustments or other changes in accordance with paragraph (a)(3)(i)(A) of this section, at which time the amount of required emission testing is reduced to every fifth nonroad engine. (vi) A report concerning these production changes is to be made to both the Manufacturers Operations and Certification Divisions of EPA within ten working days of initiation of the production change. The cause of any failure of an emission test is to be identified, if known; (4) The applicable deterioration factor, if any; (5) The emission test results adjusted by the deterioration factor; (6) Other information that may be specified by applicable regulations or on the certificate of conformity under which the nonroad engine has been modified in order to assure compliance with requirements of the Act; (7) All information required under Sec. 89.610-96 related to maintenance, warranties, and labeling; (8) An attestation by the ICI that the ICI is responsible for the nonroad engine's compliance with federal emission requirements, regardless of whether the ICI owns the nonroad engine imported under this section; (9) The name, address, and telephone number of the person who the ICI prefers to receive EPA notification under Sec. 89.605-96(c); (10) An attestation by the ICI that all requirements of Sec. 89.607-96 and Sec. 89.610-96 have been met; and (11) Other information as is deemed necessary by the Administrator. (b) EPA approval for final admission of a nonroad engine under this section is to be presumed not to have been granted if a requirement of this subpart has not been met. This includes, but is not limited to, properly modifying the nonroad engine to be in conformity in all material respects with the description in the application for certification or not complying with the provisions of Sec. 89.605- 96(a)(2) or if the final emission test results, adjusted by the deterioration factor, if applicable, do not comply with applicable emission standards. (c) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, EPA approval for final admission of a nonroad engine under this section is presumed to have been granted if the ICI does not receive oral or written notice from EPA to the contrary within 15 working days of the date that the Manufacturers Operations Division of EPA receives the ICI's application under paragraph (a) of this section. EPA notice of nonapproval may be made to any employee of the ICI. It is the responsibility of the ICI to ensure that the Manufacturers Operations Division of EPA receives the application and to confirm the date of receipt. During this 15 working day hold period, the nonroad engine is to be stored at a location where the Administrator has reasonable access to the nonroad engine for the Administrator's inspection. The storage is to be within 50 miles of the ICI's testing facility to allow the Administrator reasonable access for inspection and/or testing. A storage facility not meeting this criterion must be approved in writing by the Administrator prior to the submittal of the ICI's application under paragraph (a) of this section. Sec. 89.606-96 Inspection and testing of imported nonroad engines. (a) In order to allow the Administrator to determine whether an ICI's production nonroad engines comply with applicable emission requirements or requirements of this subpart, an EPA enforcement officer or authorized representative is authorized to conduct inspections and/or tests of nonroad engines imported by the ICI. The ICI must admit an EPA enforcement officer or authorized representative during operating hours to any of the following places upon demand and upon presentation of credentials:
(1) Any facility where any nonroad engine imported by the ICI under this subpart was or is being modified, tested, or stored and (2) Any facility where any record or other document relating to modification, testing, or storage of the nonroad engine, or required to be kept by Sec. 89.607-96, is located. EPA may require inspection or testing of nonroad engines at the test facility used by the ICI or at an EPA-designated testing facility, with transportation and/or testing costs to be borne by the ICI. (b) Upon admission to any facility referred to in paragraph (a) of this section, an EPA enforcement officer or authorized representative is allowed during operating hours: (1) To inspect and monitor any part or aspect of activities relating to the ICI's modification, testing, and/or storage of nonroad engines imported under this subpart; (2) To inspect and make copies of record(s) or document(s) related to modification, testing, and storage of a nonroad engine, or required by Sec. 89.607-96; and (3) To inspect and photograph any part or aspect of the nonroad engine and any component used in the assembly thereof. (c) An EPA enforcement officer or authorized representative is to be furnished, by those in charge of a facility being inspected, with such reasonable assistance as the officer or representative may request to help discharge any function listed in this subpart. An ICI must make arrangements with those in charge of a facility operated for its benefit to furnish such reasonable assistance without charge to EPA. Reasonable assistance includes, but is not limited to, clerical, copying, interpretation and translation services, and the making available on request of personnel of the facility being inspected during their working hours to inform the EPA enforcement officer or authorized representative of how the facility operates and to answer any questions. (d) The requirements of paragraphs (a), (b), and (c) of this section apply whether or not the ICI owns or controls the facility in question. It is the ICI's responsibility to make such arrangements as may be necessary to assure compliance with paragraphs (a), (b), and (c) of this section. Failure to do so, or other failure to comply with paragraphs (a), (b), or (c), may result in sanctions as provided for in the Act or Sec. 89.612-96(e). (e) Duly designated enforcement officers are authorized to proceed ex parte to seek warrants authorizing the inspection or testing of the nonroad engines described in paragraph (a) of this section whether or not the enforcement officers first attempted to seek permission from the ICI or facility owner to inspect such nonroad engines. (f) The results of the Administrator's test under this section comprise the official test data for the nonroad engine for purposes of determining whether the nonroad engine should be permitted final entry under Sec. 89.605-96 or Sec. 89.609-96. Sec. 89.607-96 Maintenance of independent commercial importer's records. (a) The Independent Commercial Importer (ICI) subject to any of the provisions of this subpart must establish and maintain adequately organized and indexed records, correspondence and other applicable documents relating to the certification, modification, test, purchase, sale, storage, registration, and importation of that nonroad engine. The ICI must retain such records for 8 years from the date of final admission or exportation of a nonconforming nonroad engine imported by the ICI. These records include, but are not limited to: (1) The declaration required by U.S. Bureau of Customs regulations. (2) Any documents or other written information required by a federal government agency to be submitted or retained in conjunction with the certification, importation or emission testing (if applicable) of nonroad engines; (3) All bills of sale, invoices, purchase agreements, purchase orders, principal or agent agreements, and correspondence between the ICI and the ultimate purchaser of each nonroad engine and between any agents of the above parties; (4) For nonroad engines imported by an ICI pursuant to Sec. 89.605- 96 or Sec. 89.609-96, documents providing parts identification data (including calibration changes and part numbers and location of such parts on each nonroad engine) associated with the emission control system installed on each nonroad engine demonstrating that such emission control system was properly installed on such nonroad engine; (5) For nonroad engines imported by an ICI pursuant to Sec. 89.605- 96 or Sec. 89.609-96, documents demonstrating that, where applicable, each nonroad engine was emission tested in accordance with subpart E of this part and part 86, subpart I of this chapter; (6) Documents providing evidence that the requirements of Sec. 89.610-96 have been met; (7) Documents providing evidence of compliance with all relevant requirements of the Clean Air Act; (8) Documents providing evidence of the initiation of the 15 working day hold period (that is, evidence that the application submitted pursuant to Sec. 89.605-96(a) or Sec. 89.609-96(b) was received by EPA) for each nonroad engine imported pursuant to Sec. 89.605-96 or Sec. 89.609-96; (9) For nonroad engines owned by the ICI at the time of importation, documents providing evidence of the date of sale and date of delivery to the ultimate purchaser, together with the name, address, and telephone number of the ultimate purchaser for each nonroad engine imported pursuant to Sec. 89.605-96 or Sec. 89.609-96; (10) For nonroad engines not owned by the ICI at the time of importation, documents providing evidence and date of release to the owner (including owner's name, address, and telephone number) for each nonroad engine imported pursuant to Sec. 89.605-96 or Sec. 89.609-96; (11) Documents providing evidence of the date of original manufacture of the nonroad engine. The importer may substitute an alternate date in lieu of the date of original manufacture, provided that the substitution of such alternate date is approved in advance by the Administrator.
(b) The ICI is responsible for ensuring the maintenance of records required by this section, regardless of whether or not facilities used by the ICI to comply with requirements of this subpart are under the control of the ICI. Sec. 89.608-96 ``In Use'' inspections and recall requirements. (a) Nonroad engines which have been imported by an Independent Commercial Importer (ICI) pursuant to Sec. 89.605-96 or Sec. 89.609-96 and finally admitted by EPA may be inspected and emission tested by EPA for the recall period specified in Sec. 89.104-96(b). (b) ICIs must maintain for eight years, and provide to EPA upon request, a list of owners or ultimate purchasers of all nonroad engines imported by the ICI under this subpart. (c) The Administrator must notify the ICI whenever the Administrator has determined that a substantial number of a class or category of the ICI's nonroad engines, although properly maintained and used, do not conform to the regulations prescribed under section 213 of the Act when in actual use throughout their useful lives. After such notification, the recall regulations at subpart H of this part govern the ICI's responsibilities. References to a manufacturer in the recall regulations apply to the ICI. Sec. 89.609-96 Final admission of modification nonroad engines and test nonroad engines. (a) A nonroad engine may be imported under this section by an Independent Commercial Importer (ICI) possessing a currently valid certificate of conformity only if: (1) The nonroad engine is six original production years old or older; and (2) The ICI's name has not been placed on a currently effective EPA list of ICIs ineligible to import such modification/test nonroad engines, as described in paragraph (e) of this section; and (3) The ICI has a currently valid certificate of conformity for the same nonroad engine class and fuel type as the nonroad engine being imported. (b) A nonroad engine conditionally imported under this section may be finally admitted into the United States upon approval of the ICI's application by the Administrator. The application is to be made by completing EPA forms, in accordance with EPA instructions. The ICI includes in the application: (1) The identification information required in Sec. 89.604-96; (2) An attestation by the ICI that the nonroad engine has been modified and tested in accordance with the applicable emission tests as specified in Subpart B Sec. 89.119-96(a) of this part at a laboratory within the United States; (3) The results of all emission tests; (4) The applicable deterioration factor assigned by EPA, if any; (5) The emission test results adjusted by the applicable deterioration factor; (6) All information required under Sec. 89.610-96 related to maintenance, warranties, and labeling; (7) An attestation by the ICI that the ICI is responsible for the nonroad engine's compliance with federal emission requirements, regardless of whether the ICI owns the nonroad engine imported under this section; (8) The applicable address and telephone number of the ICI, or the name, address, and telephone number of the person who the ICI prefers to receive EPA notification under Sec. 89.609-96(d); (9) An attestation by the ICI that all requirements of Sec. 89.607- 95 and Sec. 89.610-96 have been met; and (10) Such other information as is deemed necessary by the Administrator. (c) EPA approval for final admission of a nonroad engine under this section is presumed not to have been granted if any requirement of this subpart has not been met. (d) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, EPA approval for final admission of a nonroad engine under this section is presumed to have been granted if the ICI does not receive oral or written notice from EPA to the contrary within 15 working days of the date that the Manufacturers Operations Division of EPA receives the ICI's application under paragraph (b) of this section. Such EPA notice of nonapproval may be made to any employee of the ICI. It is the responsibility of the ICI to ensure that the Manufacturers Operations Division of EPA receives the application and to confirm the date of receipt. During this 15 working day hold period, the nonroad engine is stored at a location where the Administrator has reasonable access to the nonroad engine for the Administrator's inspection. The storage is to be within 50 miles of the ICI's testing facility to allow the Administrator reasonable access for inspection and/or testing. A storage facility not meeting this criterion must be approved in writing by the Administrator prior to the submittal of the ICI's application under paragraph (b) of this section. (e) EPA list of ICIs ineligible to import nonroad engines for modification/test. EPA maintains a current list of ICIs who have been determined to be ineligible to import nonroad engines under this section. The determination of ineligibility is made in accordance with the criteria and procedures in Sec. 89.612-96(e) of this subpart. (f) Inspections. Prior to final admission, a nonroad engine imported under this section is subject to special inspections as described in Sec. 89.606-96 with these additional provisions: (1) If, in the judgment of the Administrator, a significant number of nonroad engines imported by an ICI fail to comply with emission requirements upon inspection or retest or if the ICI fails to comply with a provision of these regulations that pertain to nonroad engines imported pursuant to Sec. 89.609-96, the ICI may be placed on the EPA list of ICIs ineligible to import nonroad engines under this section as specified in paragraph (e) of this section and Sec. 89.612-96(e). (2) An individual nonroad engine which fails a retest or inspection is to be repaired and retested, as applicable, to demonstrate compliance with emission requirements before final admission is granted by EPA. (3) Unless otherwise specified by EPA, the ICI bears the costs of all retesting under this subsection, including transportation. (g) In-use inspection and testing. A nonroad engine imported under this section may be tested or inspected by EPA at any time during the recall period specified in Sec. 89.104-96(b), in accordance with Sec. 89.608-96(a). If, in the judgment of the Administrator, a significant number of properly maintained and used nonroad engines imported by the ICI pursuant to this section fail to meet emission requirements, the name of the ICI may be placed on the EPA list of ICIs ineligible to import nonroad engines under the modification/test provision as specified in paragraph (e) of this section and Sec. 89.612-96(e). Sec. 89.610-96 Maintenance instructions, warranties, emission labeling. The provisions of this section are applicable to all nonroad engines imported under the provisions of Sec. 89.605-96 or Sec. 89.609- 96. (a) Maintenance Instructions. (1) The Independent Commercial Importer (ICI) must furnish to the purchaser, or to the owner of each nonroad engine imported under Sec. 89.605-96 or Sec. 89.609-96 of this subpart, written instructions for the maintenance and use of the nonroad engine by the purchaser or owner. Each application for final admission of a nonroad engine is to provide an attestation that such instructions have been or will be (if the ultimate purchaser is unknown) furnished to the purchaser or owner of such nonroad engine at the time of sale or delivery. The ICI must maintain a record of having furnished such instructions. (2) For each nonroad engine imported under Sec. 89.609-96, a copy of the maintenance and use instructions is to be maintained in a file containing the records for that nonroad engine. (3) The maintenance and use instructions are not to contain requirements more restrictive than those set forth in Sec. 89.109-96 (Maintenance Instructions) and are to be in sufficient detail and clarity that a mechanic of average training and ability can maintain or repair the nonroad engine. (4) For each nonroad engine imported pursuant to Sec. 89.605-96 or Sec. 89.609-96, ICIs must furnish with each nonroad engine a list of the emission control parts, emission-related parts added by the ICI, and the emission control and emission-related parts furnished by the Original Engine Manufacturer (OEM). (5) The information required in this section to be furnished to the ultimate purchaser or owner is to be copied and maintained in a file containing the records for that nonroad engine prior to submitting each application for final admission pursuant to Sec. 89.605-96(a) or Sec. 89.609-96(b). (b) Warranties. (1) ICIs must submit to the Manufacturers Operations Division of EPA sample copies (including revisions) of any warranty documents required by this section prior to importing nonroad engines under this subpart. (2) ICIs must provide to nonroad engine owners emission warranties identical to those required by sections 207(a) of the Act. The warranty period for each nonroad engine is to commence on the date the nonroad engine is delivered by the ICI to the ultimate purchaser or owner. (3) ICIs must provide warranty insurance coverage by a prepaid mandatory service insurance policy underwritten by an independent insurance company. The policy is to: (i) Be subject to the approval of the Administrator if the insurance coverage is less than the required warranty; (ii) At a minimum, provide coverage for emission-related components installed or modified by the ICI and, to the maximum extent possible, the emission-related components installed by the OEM; (iii) Be transferable to each successive owner for the periods specified in Sec. 89.104-96(c); and (iv) Provide that in the absence of an ICI's facility being reasonably available (that is, within 50 miles) for performance of warranty repairs, the warranty repairs may be performed anywhere. (4) ICIs must attest in each application for final admission that the warranty requirements have been met, that the mandatory insurance has been paid and is in effect, and that certificates and statements of the warranties have been or will be provided to the owner or ultimate purchaser. A copy of the warranties and evidence that the warranties are paid and in effect is to be maintained in a file containing the records for each nonroad engine prior to submitting each application for final admission pursuant to Sec. 89.605-96(a) or Sec. 89.609-96(b). (c) Emission labeling. (1) For each nonroad engine imported pursuant to Sec. 89.605-96 or Sec. 89.609-96, the ICI must affix a permanent legible label which identifies each nonroad engine and also satisfies the following: (i) The label meets all the requirements of Sec. 89.110-96 and contains the following statement ``This nonroad engine was originally produced in (month and year of original production). It has been imported and modified by (ICI's name, address, and telephone number) to conform to United States emission regulations applicable to the (year) model year.'' (ii) If the nonroad engine is owned by the ICI at the time of importation, the label also states ``This nonroad engine is warranted for five years or 3000 hours of operation from the date of purchase, whichever first occurs.'' (iii) If the nonroad engine is not owned by the ICI at the time of importation, the label states ``This nonroad engine is warranted for five years or 3000 hours of operation from the date of release to the owner, whichever first occurs.'' (iv) For nonroad engines imported under Sec. 89.609-96, the label clearly states in bold letters that ``This nonroad engine has not been manufactured under a certificate of conformity but conforms to United States emission regulations under a modification/test program.'' For all nonroad engines imported pursuant to Sec. 89.605-96 or Sec. 89.609- 96, the label contains the vacuum hose routing diagram applicable to the nonroad engines. (2) As part of the application to the Administrator for final admission of each individual nonroad engine under Sec. 89.609-96, the ICI must maintain a copy of the labels for each nonroad engine in a file containing the records for that nonroad engine prior to submitting each application for final admission. ICIs importing under Sec. 89.605- 96 or Sec. 89.609-96 must attest to compliance with the preceding labeling requirements of this section in each application for final admission. Sec. 89.611-96 Exemptions and exclusions. (a) Individuals, as well as ICIs, are eligible for importing nonroad engines into the United States under the provisions of this section, unless otherwise specified. (b) Notwithstanding other requirements of this subpart, a nonroad engine entitled to one of the temporary exemptions of this paragraph may be conditionally admitted into the United States if prior written approval for the conditional admission is obtained from the Administrator. Conditional admission is to be under bond. The Administrator may request that the U.S. Customs Service require a specific bond amount to ensure compliance with the requirements of the Act and this subpart. A written request for approval from the Administrator is to contain the identification required in Sec. 89.604- 96(a) (except for Sec. 89.604-96(a)(5)) and information that demonstrates that the importer is entitled to the exemption. Noncompliance with provisions of this section may result in the forfeiture of the total amount of the bond or exportation of the nonroad engine. The following temporary exemptions are permitted by this paragraph: (1) Exemption for repairs or alterations. Upon written approval by EPA, an owner of nonroad engines may conditionally import under bond such nonroad engines solely for purpose of repair(s) or alteration(s). The nonroad engines may not be operated in the United States other than for the sole purpose of repair or alteration. They may not be sold or leased in the United States and are to be exported upon completion of the repair(s) or alteration(s). (2) Testing exemption. A test nonroad engine may be conditionally imported by a person subject to the requirements of Sec. 89.905. A test nonroad engine may be operated in the United States provided that the operation is an integral part of the test. This exemption is limited to a period not exceeding one year from the date of importation unless a request is made by the appropriate importer concerning the nonroad engine in accordance with Sec. 89.905(f) for a subsequent one-year period. (3) Precertification exemption. A prototype nonroad engine for use in applying to EPA for certification pursuant to this subpart may be conditionally imported subject to applicable provisions of Sec. 89.906 and the following requirements: (i) No more than one prototype nonroad engine for each engine family for which an importer is seeking certification is to be imported. (ii) The granting of precertification exemptions by the Administrator is discretionary. Normally, no more than three outstanding precertification exemptions are allowed for each importer. No precertification exemption is allowed if the importer requesting the exemption is in noncompliance with any requirement of this subpart until the noncompliance is corrected. (iii) Unless a certificate of conformity is issued for the prototype nonroad engine and the nonroad engine is finally admitted pursuant to the requirements of Sec. 89.605 within 180 days from the date of entry, the total amount of the bond is to be forfeited or the nonroad engine exported unless an extension is granted by the Administrator. A request for an extension is to be in writing and received by the Administrator prior to the date that the precertification exemption expires. (iv) Such precertification nonroad engine may not be operated in the United States other than for the sole purpose of the precertification exemption. (4) Display exemptions. (i) A nonroad engine intended solely for display may be conditionally imported subject to the requirements of Sec. 89.907. (ii) A display nonroad engine may be imported by any person for purposes related to a business or the public interest. Such purposes do not include collections normally inaccessible or unavailable to the public on a daily basis, display of a nonroad engine at a dealership, private use, or other purpose that the Administrator determines is not appropriate for display exemptions. A display nonroad engine may not be sold in the United States and may not be operated in the United States except for the operation incident and necessary to the display purpose. (iii) A temporary display exemption is granted for 12 months or for the duration of the display purpose, whichever is shorter. Two extensions of up to 12 months each are available upon approval by the Administrator. In no circumstances, however, may the total period of exemption exceed 36 months. The U.S. Customs Service bonds a temporary display exemption. (c) Notwithstanding any other requirement of this subpart, a nonroad engine may be finally admitted into the United States under this paragraph if prior written approval for such final admission is obtained from the Administrator. Conditional admission of these nonroad engines under this subpart is not permitted for the purpose of obtaining such written approval from the Administrator. A request for approval is to contain the identification information required in Sec. 89.604-96(a) (except for Sec. 89.604-96(a)(5)) and information that demonstrates that the importer is entitled to the exemption or exclusion. The following exemptions or exclusions are permitted by this paragraph: (1) National security exemption. A nonroad engine may be imported under the national security exemption found at Sec. 89.908. (2) Hardship exemption. The Administrator may exempt on a case-bycase basis a nonroad engine from federal emission requirements to accommodate unforeseen cases of extreme hardship or extraordinary circumstances. (3) Exemption for nonroad engines identical to United States certified versions. (i) A person (including businesses) is eligible for importing a nonroad engine into the United States under the provisions of this paragraph. An exemption will be granted if the nonroad engine: (A) is owned by the importer; (B) is not offered for importation for the purpose of resale; and (C) is proven to be identical, in all material respects, to a nonroad engine certified by the Original Engine Manufacturer (OEM) for sale in the United States or is proven to have been modified to be identical, in all material respects, to a nonroad engine certified by the OEM for sale in the United States according to complete written instructions provided by the OEM's United States representative, or his/her designee. (ii) Proof of Conformity. (A) Documentation submitted pursuant to this section for the purpose of proving conformity of individual nonroad engines is to contain sufficiently organized data or evidence demonstrating that the nonroad engine identified pursuant to Sec. 89.604-96(a) is identical, in all material respects, to a nonroad engine identified in an OEM's application for certification. (B) If the documentation does not contain all the information required by this part, or is not sufficiently organized, EPA notifies the importer of any areas of inadequacy, and that the documentation does not receive further consideration until the required information or organization is provided. (C) If EPA determines that the documentation does not clearly or sufficiently demonstrate that a nonroad engine is eligible for importation, EPA notifies the importer in writing. (D) If EPA determines that the documentation clearly and sufficiently demonstrates that a nonroad engine is eligible for importation, EPA grants approval for importation and notifies the importer in writing. Notwithstanding any other requirement of this subpart, the notice constitutes approval for final admission into the United States. (d) Foreign diplomatic and military personnel may import a nonconforming nonroad engine without bond. At the time of admission, the importer must submit to the Administrator the written report required in Sec. 89.604-96(a) (except for information required by Sec. 89.604-96(a)(5)) and a statement from the U.S. Department of State confirming qualification for this exemption. The nonroad engine may not be sold in the United States and must be exported if the individual's diplomatic status is no longer applicable, as determined by the Department of State, unless subsequently brought into conformity in accordance with Secs. 89.605-96, 89.609-96, or 89.611-96(c)(3). (e) Competition exclusion. A nonconforming engine may be imported by any person provided the importer demonstrates to the Administrator that the engine is used to propel a vehicle used solely for competition and obtains prior written approval from the Administrator. A nonconforming engine imported pursuant to this paragraph may not be operated in the United States except for that operation incident and necessary for the competition purpose, unless subsequently brought into conformity with United States emission requirements in accordance with Secs. 89.605-96, 89.609-96, or 89.611-96(c)(3). (f) Exclusions/exemptions based on date of original manufacture. (1) Notwithstanding any other requirements of this subpart, the following nonroad engines are excluded, as determined by the engine's gross power output, from the requirements of the Act in accordance with section 213 of the Act and may be imported by any person: (i) All nonroad engines greater than or equal to 37 kW but less than 75 kW originally manufactured prior to January 1, 1998. (ii) All nonroad engines greater than or equal to 75 kW but less than 130 kW originally manufactured prior to January 1, 1997. (iii) All nonroad engines greater than or equal to 130 kW but less than or equal to 560 kW originally manufactured prior to January 1, 1996. (iv) All nonroad engines greater than 560 kW originally manufactured prior to January 1, 2000. (2) Notwithstanding other requirements of this subpart, a nonroad engine not subject to an exclusion under Sec. 89.611-96(f)(1) but greater than 20 original production (OP) years old is entitled to an exemption from the requirements of the Act, provided that it has not been modified in those 20 OP years and it is imported into the United States by an ICI. At the time of admission, the ICI must submit to the Administrator the written report required in Sec. 89.604-96(a) (except for information required by Sec. 89.604-96(a)(5)). (g) An application for exemption and exclusion provided for in paragraphs (b), (c), and (e) of this section is to be mailed to: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Mobile Sources, Manufacturers Operations Division (6405-J), 401 M Street, SW, Washington, DC 20460, Attention: Imports. Sec. 89.612-96 Prohibited acts; penalties. (a) The importation of a nonroad engine, including a nonroad engine incorporated into a nonroad vehicle or nonroad equipment, which is not covered by a certificate of conformity other than in accordance with this subpart and the entry regulations of the U.S. Customs Service is prohibited. Failure to comply with this section is a violation of section 213(d) and section 203 of the Act. (b) Unless otherwise permitted by this subpart, during a period of conditional admission, the importer of a nonroad engine may not: (1) Register, license, or operate the nonroad engine in the United States; (2) Sell or offer the nonroad engine for sale; (3) Store the nonroad engine on the premises of a dealer (unless approved by the Administrator), owner, or purchaser; (4) Relinquish control of the nonroad engine to the owner or purchaser; or (5) Cause a nonroad engine to be altered in any manner subsequent to modification and testing, if applicable, for which an application for final admission is based and submitted to the Administrator, unless approved in advance by the Administrator. (c) A nonroad engine conditionally admitted pursuant to Sec. 89.604-96 and not granted final admission within 120 days of such conditional admission, or within such additional time as the Administrator and the U.S. Customs Service may allow, is deemed to be unlawfully imported into the United States in violation of section 213(d) and section 203 of the Act, unless the nonroad engine has been delivered to the U.S. Customs Service for export or other disposition under applicable Customs laws and regulations. A nonroad engine not so delivered is subject to seizure by the U.S. Customs Service. (d) An importer who violates section 213(d) and section 203 of the Act is subject to the provisions of section 209 of the Act and is also subject to a civil penalty under section 205 of the Act of not more than $25,000 for each nonroad engine subject to the violation. In addition to the penalty provided in the Act, where applicable, a person or entity who imports an engine under the exemption provisions of Sec. 89.611-96(b) and, who fails to deliver the nonroad engine to the U.S. Customs Service is liable for liquidated damages in the amount of the bond required by applicable Customs laws and regulations. (e)(1) An ICI whose nonroad engines imported under Sec. 89.605-96 or Sec. 89.609-96 fail to conform to federal emission requirements after modification and/or testing or who fails to comply with applicable provisions of this subpart, may, in addition to any other applicable sanctions and penalties, be subject to any, or all, of the following sanctions: (i) The ICI's currently held certificates of conformity may be revoked or suspended; (ii) The ICI may be deemed ineligible to apply for new certificates of conformity for up to three years; and (iii) The ICI may be deemed ineligible to import nonroad engines under Sec. 89.609-96 in the future and be placed on a list of ICIs ineligible to import nonroad engines under the provisions of Sec. 89.609-96. (2) Grounds for the actions described in paragraph (e)(1) of this section include, but are not limited to, the following: (i) Action or inaction by the ICI or the laboratory performing the emission test on behalf of the ICI, which results in fraudulent, deceitful, or grossly inaccurate representation of any fact or condition which affects a nonroad engine's eligibility for admission to the United States under this subpart; (ii) Failure of a significant number of imported nonroad engines to comply with federal emission requirements upon EPA inspection or retest; or (iii) Failure by an ICI to comply with requirements of this subpart. (3) The following procedures govern any decision to suspend, revoke, or refuse to issue certificates of conformity under this subpart: (i) When grounds appear to exist for the actions described in paragraph (e)(1) of this section, the Administrator must notify the ICI in writing of any intended suspension or revocation of a certificate of conformity, proposed ineligibility to apply for new certificates of conformity, or intended suspension of eligibility to conduct modification/testing under Sec. 89.609-96, and the grounds for such action. (ii) Except as provided by paragraph (e)(3)(iv), the ICI must take the following actions before the Administrator will consider withdrawing notice of intent to suspend or revoke the ICI's certificate of conformity or to deem the ICI ineligible to apply for new certification or to deem the ICI ineligible to perform modification/ testing under Sec. 89.609-96: (A) Submit a written report to the Administrator which identifies the reason for the noncompliance of the nonroad engine, describes the proposed remedy, including a description of any proposed quality control and/or quality assurance measures to be taken by the ICI to prevent the future occurrence of the problem, and states the date on which the remedies are to be implemented or (B) Demonstrate that the nonroad engine does in fact comply with applicable regulations in this chapter by retesting, if applicable, the nonroad engine in accordance with the applicable emission test specified in subpart E of this part. (iii) An ICI may request, within 15 calendar days of the Administrator's notice of intent to suspend or revoke the ICI's certificate of conformity or to deem the ICI ineligible to apply for new certificates or to deem the ICI ineligible to perform modification/ testing under Sec. 89.609- 96, that the Administrator grant such ICI a hearing: (A) As to whether the tests, if applicable, have been properly conducted, (B) As to any substantial factual issue raised by the Administrator's proposed action. (iv) If, after the Administrator notifies an ICI of the intent to suspend or revoke the ICI's certificate of conformity or to deem the ICI ineligible to apply for new certificates or to deem the ICI ineligible to perform modification/testing under Sec. 89.609-96 and prior to any final suspension or revocation, the ICI demonstrates to the Administrator's satisfaction that the decision to initiate suspension or revocation of the certificate of conformity or eligibility to perform modification/testing under Sec. 89.609- 96 was based on erroneous information, the Administrator will withdraw the notice of intent. (4) Hearings on suspensions and revocations of certificates of conformity or of eligibility to apply for new certificates or of eligibility to perform modification/testing under Sec. 89.609-96 will be held in accordance with the following: (i) The procedures prescribed by this section will apply whenever an ICI requests a hearing pursuant to paragraph (e)(3)(iii) of this section. (ii) Hearings under paragraph (e)(3)(iii) will be held in accordance with the procedures outlined in Sec. 86.614 of this chapter, where applicable, provided that where Sec. 86.612 is referred to in Sec. 86.614: Sec. 86.612(a) is replaced by Sec. 89.612-96(e)(2); and Sec. 86.612(i) is replaced by Sec. 89.612-96(e)(3)(iii). (5) When a hearing is requested under this section and it clearly appears from the data or other information contained in the request for a hearing, or submitted at the hearing, that no genuine and substantial question of fact exists with respect to the issue of whether the ICI failed to comply with this subpart, the Administrator will enter an order denying the request for a hearing, or terminating the hearing, and suspending or revoking the certificate of conformity and/or deeming the ICI ineligible to apply for new certificates or to perform modification/testing under Sec. 89.609-96. (6) In lieu of requesting a hearing under paragraph (e)(3)(iii) of this section, an ICI may respond in writing to EPA's charges in the notice of intent to suspend or revoke. An ICI's written response must be received by EPA within 30 days of the date of EPA's notice of intent. No final decision to suspend or revoke will be made before that time. Sec. 89.613-96 Treatment of confidential information. The provisions for treatment of confidential information as described in Sec. 89.7 apply. Subpart H--Recall Regulations Sec. 89.701 Applicability. The requirements of subpart H are applicable to all nonroad engines subject to the provisions of subpart A of part 89. Sec. 89.702 Definitions. The definitions in subpart A of this part apply to this subpart. Sec. 89.703 Applicability of part 85, subpart S. (a) Nonroad engines subject to provisions of subpart B of this part are subject to recall regulations specified in part 85, subpart S of this title, except for the items set forth in this section. (b) Reference to section 214 of the Clean Air Act in Sec. 85.1801 is replaced by reference to section 216 of the Clean Air Act. (c) Reference to section 202 of the Act in Sec. 85.1802(a) is replaced by reference to section 213 of the Act. (d) Reference to ``family particulate emission limits as defined in Part 86 promulgated under section 202 of the Act'' in Sec. 85.1803(a) and Sec. 85.1805(a)(1) is replaced by reference to family emission limits as defined in part 89 promulgated under section 213 of the Act. (e) Reference to ``vehicles or engines'' throughout the subpart is replaced by reference to ``engines.'' Subpart I--Emission Defect Reporting Requirements Sec. 89.801 Applicability. The requirements of subpart I are applicable to all nonroad engines subject to the provisions of subpart A of part 89. The requirement to report emission-related defects affecting a given class or category of engines remains applicable for five years from the end of the model year in which such engines were manufactured. Sec. 89.802 Definitions The definitions in subpart A of this part apply to this subpart. Sec. 89.803 Applicability of part 85, subpart T. (a) Nonroad engines subject to provisions of subpart B of this part are subject to emission defect reporting requirements specified in part 85, subpart T of this chapter, except for the items set forth in this section. (b) Section 85.1901 is replaced by Sec. 89.801. (c) Reference to the Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. 1857 in Sec. 85.1902(a) is replaced by reference to the Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. 7401. (d) Reference to the ``approved Application for Certification required by 40 CFR 86.077-22 and like provisions of Part 85 and Part 86 of Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations'' in Sec. 85.1902(b) is replaced by reference to the approved application for certification required by Sec. 89.115-96 and like provisions of part 89 of this chapter. (e) Reference to section 202(d) of the Act in Sec. 85.1902(c) is replaced by reference to section 202(d) and section 213 of the Act. (f) Reference to section 214 of the Act in Sec. 85.1902 (e) and (f) is replaced by reference to section 216 of the Act. (g) Reference to ``vehicles or engines'' throughout the subpart is replaced by reference to ``engines.'' Subpart J--Exemption Provisions Sec. 89.901 Applicability. The requirements of subpart J are applicable to all nonroad engines subject to the provisions of subpart A of part 89. Sec. 89.902 Definitions. The definitions in subpart A of this part apply to this subpart. The following definitions also apply to this subpart. Exemption means exemption from the prohibitions of Sec. 89.1006. Export exemption means an exemption granted under Sec. 89.1004(b) for the purpose of exporting new nonroad engines. National security exemption means an exemption which may be granted under Sec. 89.1004(b) for the purpose of national security. Manufacturer-owned nonroad engine means an uncertified nonroad engine owned and controlled by a nonroad engine manufacturer and used in a manner not involving lease or sale by itself or in a vehicle or piece of equipment employed from year to year in the ordinary course of business for product development, production method assessment, and market promotion purposes.
Testing exemption means an exemption which may be granted under Sec. 89.1004(b) for the purpose of research investigations, studies, demonstrations or training, but not including national security. Sec. 89.903 Application of section 216(10) of the Act. (a) For the purpose of determining the applicability of section 216(10) of the Act, an internal combustion engine (including the fuel system) that is not used in a motor vehicle is deemed a nonroad engine if it meets the definition in subpart A of this part. (b) EPA will maintain a list of nonroad engines that have been determined to be excluded because they are used solely for competition. This list will be available to the public and may be obtained by writing to the following address: Chief, Selective Enforcement Auditing Section, Manufacturers Operations Division (6405-J), Environmental Protection Agency, 401 M Street SW, Washington, DC 20460. (c) Upon written request, EPA will make written determinations as to whether certain engines are or are not nonroad engines. Engines that are determined not to be nonroad engines are excluded from regulations under this part. Sec. 89.904 Who may request an exemption. (a) Any person may request a testing exemption under Sec. 89.905. (b) Any nonroad engine manufacturer may request a national security exemption under Sec. 89.908.
(c) For nonroad engine manufacturers, nonroad engines manufactured for export purposes are exempt without application, subject to the provisions of Sec. 89.909.
(d) For eligible manufacturers, as determined by Sec. 89.906, manufacturer-owned nonroad engines are exempt without application, subject to the provisions of Sec. 89.906. (e) For any person, display nonroad engines are exempt without application, subject to the provisions of Sec. 89.907. Sec. 89.905 Testing exemption. (a) Any person requesting a testing exemption must demonstrate the following: (1) That the proposed test program has a purpose which constitutes an appropriate basis for an exemption in accordance with this section; (2) That the proposed test program necessitates the granting of an exemption; (3) That the proposed test program exhibits reasonableness in scope; and
(4) That the proposed test program exhibits a degree of control consonant with the purpose of the test program and EPA's monitoring requirements.
(5) Paragraphs (b), (c), (d), and (e) of this section describe what constitutes a sufficient demonstration for each of the four identified elements.
(b) With respect to the purpose of the proposed test program, an appropriate purpose would be research, investigations, studies, demonstrations, or training, but not national security. A concise statement of purpose is a required item of information. (c) With respect to the necessity that an exemption be granted, necessity arises from an inability to achieve the stated purpose in a practicable manner without performing or causing to be performed one or more of the prohibited acts under Sec. 89.1003. In appropriate circumstances, time constraints may be a sufficient basis for necessity, but the cost of certification alone, in the absence of extraordinary circumstances, is not a basis for necessity. (d) With respect to reasonableness, a test program must exhibit a duration of reasonable length and affect a reasonable number of engines. In this regard, required items of information include: (1) An estimate of the program's duration, and (2) The maximum number of nonroad engines involved. (e) With respect to control, the test program must incorporate procedures consistent with the purpose of the test and be capable of affording EPA monitoring capability. As a minimum, required items of information include:
(1) The technical nature of the test; (2) The site of the test;
(3) The time or mileage duration of the test; (4) The ownership arrangement with regard to the engines involved in the test;
(5) The intended final disposition of the engines; (6) The manner in which the engine identification numbers will be identified, recorded, and made available; and (7) The means or procedure whereby test results will be recorded. (f) A manufacturer of new nonroad engines may request a testing exemption to cover nonroad engines intended for use in test programs planned or anticipated over the course of a subsequent one-year period. Unless otherwise required by the Director, Manufacturers Operations Division, a manufacturer requesting such an exemption need only furnish the information required by paragraphs (a)(1) and (d)(2) of this section along with a description of the record-keeping and control procedures that will be employed to assure that the engines are used for purposes consistent with paragraph (a) of this section. Sec. 89.906 Manufacturer-owned exemption and precertification exemption. (a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, any manufacturer-owned nonroad engine, as defined by Sec. 89.902, is exempt from Sec. 89.1003, without application, if the manufacturer complies with the following terms and conditions: (1) The manufacturer must establish, maintain, and retain the following adequately organized and indexed information on each exempted engine: (i) Engine identification number, (ii) Use of the engine on exempt status and (iii) Final disposition of any engine removed from exempt status; and (2) The manufacturer must provide right of entry and access to these records to EPA authorized representatives as outlined in Sec. 89.506-96. (3) Unless the requirement is waived or an alternate procedure is approved by the Director, Manufacturers Operations Division, the manufacturer must permanently affix a label to each nonroad engine on exempt status. This label should (i) Be affixed in a readily visible portion of the engine, (ii) Be attached in such a manner that cannot be removed without destruction or defacement, (iii) State in the English language and in block letters and numerals of a color that contrasts with the background of the label, the following information: (A) The label heading ``Emission Control Information;'' (B) Full corporate name and trademark of manufacturer; (C) Engine displacement, engine family identification, and model year of engine; or person of office to be contacted for further information about the engine; (D) The statement ``This nonroad engine is exempt from the prohibitions of 40 CFR section 90.1003.'' (4) No provision of paragraph (a)(3) of this section prevents a manufacturer from including any other information it desires on the label. (b) Any independent commercial importer that desires a precertification exemption pursuant to Sec. 89.611(b)(3) and is in the business of importing, modifying, or testing uncertified nonroad engines for resale under the provisions of Sec. 89.611 et seq., must apply to the Director, Manufacturers Operations Division. The Director may require such independent commercial importer to submit information regarding the general nature of the fleet activities, the number of nonroad engines involved, and a demonstration that adequate recordkeeping procedures for control purposes will be employed. Sec. 89.907 Display exemption. Where an uncertified nonroad engine is a display engine to be used solely for display purposes, will only be operated incident and necessary to the display purpose, and will not be sold unless an applicable certificate of conformity has been received or the engine has been finally admitted pursuant to subpart G of this part, no request for exemption of the engine is necessary. Sec. 89.908 National security exemption. A manufacturer requesting a national security exemption must state the purpose for which the exemption is required and the request must be endorsed by an agency of the federal government charged with responsibility for national defense. Sec. 89.909 Export exemptions. (a) A new nonroad engine intended solely for export, and so labeled or tagged on the outside of the container and on the engine itself, is subject to the provisions of Sec. 89.1003, unless the importing country has new nonroad engine emission standards which differ from EPA standards. (b) For the purpose of paragraph (a) of this section, a country having no standards, whatsoever, is deemed to be a country having emission standards which differ from EPA standards. (c) EPA will maintain a list of foreign countries that have in force nonroad emission standards identical to EPA standards and have so notified EPA. This list may be obtained by writing to the following address: Chief, Selective Enforcement Auditing Section, Manufacturers Operations Division (6405-J), Environmental Protection Agency, 401 M Street, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20460. New nonroad engines exported to such countries must comply with EPA certification regulations. (d) It is a condition of any exemption for the purpose of export under paragraph (a) of this section, that such exemption is void ab initio with respect to a new nonroad engine intended solely for export, where such nonroad engine is sold, or offered for sale, to an ultimate purchaser or otherwise distributed or introduced into commerce in the United States for purposes other than export. Sec. 89.910 Granting of exemptions. (a) If upon completion of the review of an exemption request made pursuant to Sec. 89.905 or Sec. 89.908, EPA determines it is appropriate to grant such an exemption, a memorandum of exemption is to be prepared and submitted to the person requesting the exemption. The memorandum is to set forth the basis for the exemption, its scope, and such terms and conditions as are deemed necessary. Such terms and conditions generally include, but are not limited to, agreements by the applicant to conduct the exempt activity in the manner described to EPA, create and maintain adequate records accessible to EPA at reasonable times, employ labels for the exempt engines setting forth the nature of the exemption, take appropriate measures to assure that the terms of the exemption are met, and advise EPA of the termination of the activity and the ultimate disposition of the engines. (b) Any exemption granted pursuant to paragraph (a) of this section is deemed to cover any subject engine only to the extent that the specified terms and conditions are complied with. A breach of any term or condition causes the exemption to be void ab initio with respect to any engine. Consequently, the causing or the performing of an act prohibited under Sec. 89.1003( a)(1) or (a)(3), other than in strict conformity with all terms and conditions of this exemption, renders the person to whom the exemption is granted, and any other person to whom the provisions of Sec. 89.1003(a) are applicable, liable to suit under sections 204 and 205 of the Act. Sec. 89.911 Submission of exemption requests. Requests for exemption or further information concerning exemptions and/or the exemption request review procedure should be addressed to: Chief, Selective Enforcement Auditing Section, Manufacturers Operations Division (6405-J), Environmental Protection Agency, 401 M Street SW, Washington, DC 20460. Sec. 89.912 Treatment of confidential information. The provisions for treatment of confidential information as described in Sec. 89.7 apply. Subpart K--General Enforcement Provisions and Prohibited Acts Sec. 89.1001 Applicability. The requirements of subpart K are applicable to all nonroad engines subject to the provisions of subpart A of part 89, and to all nonroad vehicles and equipment that contain such nonroad engines. Sec. 89.1002 Definitions. The definitions in subpart A of this part apply to this subpart. Sec. 89.1003 Prohibited acts. (a) The following acts and the causing thereof are prohibited: (1)(i) In the case of a manufacturer of new nonroad engines, vehicles, or equipment for distribution in commerce, the sale, or the offering for sale, or the introduction, or delivery for introduction, into commerce, of any new nonroad engine manufactured after the applicable effective date under this part, or any nonroad vehicle or equipment containing such engine, unless such engine is covered by a certificate of conformity issued (and in effect) under regulations found in this part. (ii) In the case of any person, except as provided in subpart G of this part, the importation into the United States of any new nonroad engine manufactured after the applicable effective date under this part, or any nonroad vehicle or equipment containing such engine, unless such engine is covered by a certificate of conformity issued (and in effect) under regulations found in this part. (2)(i) For a person to fail or refuse to permit access to or copying of records or to fail to make reports or provide information required under Sec. 89.1004. (ii) For a person to fail or refuse to permit entry, testing, or inspection authorized under Secs. 89.129-96, 89.506-96 or 89.1004. (iii) For a person to fail or refuse to perform tests, or to have tests performed as required under Secs. 89.119-96 or 89.1004. (iv) For a person to fail to establish or maintain records as required under Sec. 89.1004. (3)(i) For a person to remove or render inoperative a device or element of design installed on or in a nonroad engine, vehicle or equipment in compliance with regulations under this part prior to its sale and delivery to the ultimate purchaser, or for a person knowingly to remove or render inoperative such a device or element of design after the sale and delivery to the ultimate purchaser; or (ii) For a person to manufacture, sell or offer to sell, or install, a part or component intended for use with, or as part of, a nonroad engine, vehicle or equipment, where a principal effect of the part or component is to bypass, defeat, or render inoperative a device or element of design installed on or in a nonroad engine in compliance with regulations issued under this part, and where the person knows or should know that the part or component is being offered for sale or installed for this use or put to such use. (4) For a manufacturer of a new nonroad engine subject to standards prescribed under this part: (i) To sell, offer for sale, or introduce or deliver into commerce, a nonroad engine unless the manufacturer has complied with the requirements of Sec. 89.1007. (ii) To sell, offer for sale, or introduce or deliver into commerce, a nonroad engine unless a label or tag is affixed to the engine in accordance with Sec. 89.110-96. (iii) To fail or refuse to comply with the requirements of Sec. 89.1008. (iv) Except as provided in Sec. 89.109-96, to provide directly or indirectly in any communication to the ultimate purchaser or a subsequent purchaser that the coverage of a warranty under the Act is conditioned upon use of a part, component, or system manufactured by the manufacturer or a person acting for the manufacturer or under its control, or conditioned upon service performed by such persons. (v) To fail or refuse to comply with the terms and conditions of the warranty under Sec. 89.1007. (5) For a person to circumvent or attempt to circumvent the residence time requirements of subsection (b)(2)(iii) of the nonroad engine definition in Sec. 89.2. (6) For a manufacturer of nonroad vehicles or equipment to distribute in commerce, sell, offer for sale, or introduce into commerce nonroad vehicles or equipment which contain an engine not covered by a certificate of conformity. (b) For the purposes of enforcement of this part, the following apply: (1) Nothing in paragraph (a)(3) of this section is to be construed to require the use of manufacturer parts in maintaining or repairing a nonroad engine. (2) Actions for the purpose of repair or replacement of a device or element of design or any other item are not considered prohibited acts under Sec. 89.1003(a) if the action is a necessary and temporary procedure, the device or element is replaced upon completion of the procedure, and the action results in the proper functioning of the device or element of design. (3) Actions for the purpose of a conversion of a nonroad engine for use of a clean alternative fuel (as defined in Title II of the Act) are not considered prohibited acts under Sec. 89.1003(a) if: (i) the vehicle complies with the applicable standard when operating on the alternative fuel, and the device or element is replaced upon completion of the conversion procedure, and (ii) in the case of engines converted to dual fuel or flexible use, the action results in proper functioning of the device or element when the nonroad engine operates on conventional fuel. (4) Certified nonroad engines shall be used in all vehicles and equipment that are self-propelled, portable, transportable, or are intended to be propelled while performing their function unless the manufacturer of the vehicle or equipment can prove that the vehicle or equipment will be used in a manner consistent with paragraph (2) of the definition of nonroad engine in Sec. 89.2 of this part. Nonroad vehicle and equipment manufacturers may continue to use noncertified nonroad engines built prior to the effective date until noncertified engine inventories are depleted; however, stockpiling of noncertified nonroad engines will be considered a violation of this section. Sec. 89.1004 General enforcement provisions. (a) Information collection provisions. (1) Every manufacturer of new nonroad engines and other persons subject to the requirements of this part must establish and maintain records, perform tests where such testing is not otherwise reasonably available under this part, make reports and provide information the Administrator may reasonably require to determine whether the manufacturer or other person has acted or is acting in compliance with this part or to otherwise carry out the provisions of this part, and must, upon request of an officer or employee duly designated by the Administrator, permit the officer or employee at reasonable times to have access to and copy such records. The manufacturer shall comply in all respects with the requirements of Subpart I of this part. (2) For purposes of enforcement of this part, an officer or employee duly designated by the Administrator, upon presenting appropriate credentials, is authorized: (i) to enter, at reasonable times, any establishment of the manufacturer, or of any person whom the manufacturer engaged to perform any activity required under paragraph (a) (1) of this section, for the purposes of inspecting or observing any activity conducted pursuant to paragraph (a)(1) of this section, and (2) to inspect records, files, papers, processes, controls, and facilities used in performing an activity required by paragraph (a)(1) of this section, by the manufacturer or by a person whom the manufacturer engaged to perform the activity. (b) Exemption provision. The Administrator may exempt a new nonroad engine from Sec. 89.1003 upon such terms and conditions as the Administrator may find necessary for the purpose of export, research, investigations, studies, demonstrations, or training, or for reasons of national security. (c) Importation provision. (1) A new nonroad engine, vehicle, or equipment offered for importation or imported by a person in violation of Sec. 89.1003 is to be refused admission into the United States, but the Secretary of the Treasury and the Administrator may, by joint regulation, provide for deferring a final determination as to admission and authorizing the delivery of such a nonroad engine offered for import to the owner or consignee thereof upon such terms and conditions (including the furnishing of a bond) as may appear to them appropriate to insure that the nonroad engine will be brought into conformity with the standards, requirements, and limitations applicable to it under this part. (2) If a nonroad engine is finally refused admission under this paragraph, the Secretary of the Treasury shall cause disposition thereof in accordance with the customs laws unless it is exported, under regulations prescribed by the Secretary, within 90 days of the date of notice of the refusal or additional time as may be permitted pursuant to the regulations. (3) Disposition in accordance with the customs laws may not be made in such manner as may result, directly or indirectly, in the sale, to the ultimate consumer, of a new nonroad engine that fails to comply with applicable standards of the Administrator under this part. (d) Export provision. A new nonroad engine intended solely for export, and so labeled or tagged on the outside of the container and on the engine itself, shall be subject to the provisions of Sec. 89.1003, except that if the country that is to receive the engine has emission standards that differ from the standards prescribed under subpart B of this part, then the engine must comply with the standards of the country that is to receive the engine. Sec. 89.1005 Injunction proceedings for prohibited acts. (a) The district courts of the United States have jurisdiction to restrain violations of Sec. 89.1003(a). (b) Actions to restrain violations of Sec. 89.1003(a) must be brought by and in the name of the United States. In an action, subpoenas for witnesses who are required to attend a district court in any district may run into any other district. Sec. 89.1006 Penalties. (a) Violations. A violation of the requirements of this subpart is a violation of the applicable provisions of the Act, including sections 213(d) and 203, and is subject to the penalty provisions thereunder. (1) A person who violates Sec. 89.1003(a)(1), (a)(4), or (a)(6), or a manufacturer or dealer who violates Sec. 89.1003(a)(3)(i), is subject to a civil penalty of not more than $25,000 for each violation. (2) A person other than a manufacturer or dealer who violates Sec. 89.1003(a)(3)(i) or any person who violates Sec. 89.1003(a)(3)(ii) is subject to a civil penalty of not more than $2,500 for each violation. (3) A violation with respect to Sec. 89.1003 (a)(1), (a)(3)(i), (a)(4), or (a)(6) constitutes a separate offense with respect to each nonroad engine. (4) A violation with respect to Sec. 89.1003(a)(3)(ii) constitutes a separate offense with respect to each part or component. Each day of a violation with respect to Sec. 89.1003(a)(5) constitutes a separate offense. (5) A person who violates Sec. 89.1003(a)(2) or (a)(5) is subject to a civil penalty of not more than $25,000 per day of violation. (b) Civil actions. The Administrator may commence a civil action to assess and recover any civil penalty under paragraph (a) of this section. (1) An action under this paragraph may be brought in the district court of the United States for the district in which the defendant resides or has the Administrator's principal place of business, and the court has jurisdiction to assess a civil penalty. (2) In determining the amount of a civil penalty to be assessed under this paragraph, the court is to take into account the gravity of the violation, the economic benefit or savings (if any) resulting from the violation, the size of the violator's business, the violator's history of compliance with Title II of the Act, action taken to remedy the violation, the effect of the penalty on the violator's ability to continue in business, and such other matters as justice may require. (3) In any such action, subpoenas for witnesses who are required to attend a district court in any district may run into any other district. (c) Administrative assessment of certain penalties--(1) Administrative penalty authority. In lieu of commencing a civil action under paragraph (b) of this section, the Administrator may assess any civil penalty prescribed in paragraph (a) of this section, except that the maximum amount of penalty sought against each violator in a penalty assessment proceeding shall not exceed $200,000, unless the Administrator and the Attorney General jointly determine that a matter involving a larger penalty amount is appropriate for administrative penalty assessment. Any such determination by the Administrator and the Attorney General is not subject to judicial review. Assessment of a civil penalty shall be by an order made on the record after opportunity for a hearing held in accordance with the procedures found at part 22 of this chapter. The Administrator may compromise, or remit, with or without conditions, any administrative penalty which may be imposed under this section. (2) Determining amount. In determining the amount of any civil penalty assessed under this paragraph, the Administrator shall take into account the gravity of the violation, the economic benefit or savings (if any) resulting from the violation, the size of the violator's business, the violator's history of compliance with Title II of the Act, action taken to remedy the violation, the effect of the penalty on the violator's ability to continue in business, and such other matters as justice may require. (3) Effect of administrator's action. (i) Action by the Administrator under this paragraph does not affect or limit the Administrator's authority to enforce any provisions of the Act; except that any violation with respect to which the Administrator has commenced and is diligently prosecuting an action under this paragraph, or for which the Administrator has issued a final order not subject to further judicial review and for which the violator has paid a penalty assessment under this paragraph shall not be the subject of a civil penalty action under paragraph (b) of this section. (ii) No action by the Administrator under this paragraph shall affect a person's obligation to comply with a section of this part. (4) Finality of order. An order issued under this subsection is to become final 30 days after its issuance unless a petition for judicial review is filed under paragraph (c)(5) of this section. (5) Judicial review. A person against whom a civil penalty is assessed in accordance with this subsection may seek review of the assessment in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or for the district in which the violation is alleged to have occurred, in which such person resides, or where the person's principal place of business is located, within the 30-day period beginning on the date a civil penalty order is issued. The person shall simultaneously send a copy of the filing by certified mail to the Administrator and the Attorney General. The Administrator shall file in the court within 30 days a certified copy, or certified index, as appropriate, of the record on which the order was issued. The court is not to set aside or remand any order issued in accordance with the requirements of this paragraph unless substantial evidence does not exist in the record, taken as a whole, to support the finding of a violation or unless the Administrator's assessment of the penalty constitutes an abuse of discretion, and the court is not to impose additional civil penalties unless the Administrator's assessment of the penalty constitutes an abuse of discretion. In any proceedings, the United States may seek to recover civil penalties assessed under this section. (6) Collection. (i) If any person fails to pay an assessment of a civil penalty imposed by the Administrator as provided in this part after the order making the assessment has become final or after a court in an action brought under paragraph (c)(5) of this section has entered a final judgment in favor of the Administrator, the Administrator shall request that the Attorney General bring a civil action in an appropriate district court to recover the amount assessed (plus interest at rates established pursuant to section 6621(a)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 from the date of the final order or the date of final judgment, as the case may be). In such an action, the validity, amount, and appropriateness of the penalty is not subject to review. (ii) A person who fails to pay on a timely basis the amount of an assessment of a civil penalty as described in paragraph (c)(6)(i) of this section shall be required to pay, in addition to that amount and interest, the United States' enforcement expenses, including attorney's fees and costs for collection proceedings, and a quarterly nonpayment penalty for each quarter during which the failure to pay persists. The nonpayment penalty is an amount equal to ten percent of the aggregate amount of that person's penalties and nonpayment penalties which are unpaid as of the beginning of such quarter. Sec. 89.1007 Warranty provisions. (a) The manufacturer of each nonroad engine must warrant to the ultimate purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that the engine is designed, built, and equipped so as to conform at the time of sale with applicable regulations under section 213 of the Act, and is free from defects in materials and workmanship which cause such engine to fail to conform with applicable regulations for its warranty period (as determined under Sec. 89.104-96). (b) In the case of a nonroad engine part, the manufacturer or rebuilder of the part may certify according to Sec. 85.2112 that use of the part will not result in a failure of the engine to comply with emission standards promulgated in this part. (c) For the purposes of this section, the owner of any nonroad engine warranted under this part is responsible for the proper maintenance of the engine. Proper maintenance includes replacement and service, at the owner's expense at a service establishment or facility of the owner's choosing, such items as spark plugs, points, condensers, and any other part, item, or device related to emission control (but not designed for emission control) under the terms of the last sentence of section 207(a)(3) of the Act, unless such part, item, or device is covered by any warranty not mandated by this Act. Sec. 89.1008 In-use compliance provisions. (a) Effective with respect to nonroad vehicles, equipment, and engines manufactured during model years 1996 and after: (1) If the Administrator determines that a substantial number of any class or category of engines, although properly maintained and used, do not conform to the regulations prescribed under section 213 of the Act when in actual use throughout their recall period (as defined under Sec. 89.104-96(b)), the Administrator shall immediately notify the manufacturer of such nonconformity and require the manufacturer to submit a plan for remedying the nonconformity of the engines with respect to which such notification is given. (i) The manufacturer's plan shall provide that the nonconformity of any such engines which are properly used and maintained will be remedied at the expense of the manufacturer. (ii) If the manufacturer disagrees with such determination of nonconformity and so advises the Administrator, the Administrator shall afford the manufacturer and other interested persons an opportunity to present their views and evidence in support thereof at a public hearing. Unless, as a result of such hearing, the Administrator withdraws such determination of nonconformity, the Administrator shall, within 60 days after the completion of such hearing, order the manufacturer to provide prompt notification of such nonconformity in accordance with paragraph (a)(2) of this section. The manufacturer shall comply in all respects with the requirements of subpart G of this part. (2) Any notification required to be given by the manufacturer under paragraph (a)(1) of this section with respect to any class or category of engines shall be given to dealers, ultimate purchasers, and subsequent purchasers (if known) in such manner and containing such information as required in subparts H and I of this part. (3)(i) The manufacturer shall furnish with each new nonroad engine written instructions for the proper maintenance and use of the engine by the ultimate purchaser as required under Sec. 89.109-96. The manufacturer shall provide in boldface type on the first page of the written maintenance instructions notice that maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and systems may be performed by any nonroad engine repair establishment or individual using any nonroad engine part which has been certified as provided in Sec. 89.1007(a). (ii) The instruction under paragraph (3)(i) of this section must not include any condition on the ultimate purchaser's using, in connection with such engine, any component or service (other than a component or service provided without charge under the terms of the purchase agreement) which is identified by brand, trade, or corporate name. Subject instructions also must not directly or indirectly distinguish between service performed by the franchised dealers of such manufacturer, or any other service establishments with which such manufacturer has a commercial relationship, and service performed by independent nonroad engine repair facilities with which such manufacturer has no commercial relationship. (iii) The prohibition of paragraph (a)(3)(ii) of this section may be waived by the Administrator if: (A) The manufacturer satisfies the Administrator that the engine will function properly only if the component or service so identified is used in connection with such engine, and (B) The Administrator finds that such a waiver is in the public interest. (iv) In addition, the manufacturer shall indicate by means of a label or tag permanently affixed to the engine that the engine is covered by a certificate of conformity issued for the purpose of assuring achievement of emission standards prescribed under section 213 of the Act. This label or tag shall also contain information relating to control of emissions as prescribed under Sec. 89.110-96. (b) The manufacturer bears all cost obligation a dealer incurs as a result of a requirement imposed by paragraph (a) of this section. The transfer of any such cost obligation from a manufacturer to a dealer through franchise or other agreement is prohibited. (c) If a manufacturer includes in an advertisement a statement respecting the cost or value of emission control devices or systems, the manufacturer shall set forth in the statement the cost or value attributed to these devices or systems by the Secretary of Labor (through the Bureau of Labor Statistics). The Secretary of Labor, and his or her representatives, has the same access for this purpose to the books, documents, papers, and records of a manufacturer as the Comptroller General has to those of a recipient of assistance for purposes of section 311 of the Act. (d) Any inspection of a nonroad engine for purposes of paragraph (a)(1) of this section, after its sale to the ultimate purchaser, is to be made only if the owner of such vehicle or engine voluntarily permits such inspection to be made, except as may be provided by any state or local inspection program. [FR Doc. 94-13956 Filed 6-16-94; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P

 
 


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