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the regulations of this subpart, he will issue a certificate of conformity with respect to such engine(s).

(2) Such certificate will be issued for such period not more than one model year as the Administrator may determine and upon such terms as he may deem necessary to assure that any new motor vehicle engine covered by the certificate will meet the requirements of the Act and this subpart.

(b) (1) The Administrator will determine whether an engine covered by the application complies with applicable standards by observing the following relationships:

(i) A test engine selected under $85.974-5(b) (2) or (4) shall represent all engines in the same engine family of the same engine displacement-exhaust emission control system combination.

(ii) A test engine selected under § 85.974-z (b) (3) shall represent all engines of the same engine-system combination.

(ii) A test engine selected under $ 85.974-5 (c) (1) shall represent all engines of the same engine-system combination.

(2) The Administrator will proceed as in paragraph (a) of this section with respect to the engines belonging to an engine family all of which comply with applicable standards.

(3) If, after a review of the test reports and data submitted by the manufacturer and data derived from any additional testing conducted pursuant to § 85.974-29, the Administrator determines that one or more test engines of the certification test fleet do not meet applicable standards, he will notify the manufacturer in writing, setting forth the basis for his determination. Within 30 days following receipt of the notification, the manufacturer may request a hearing on the Administrator's determination. The request shall be in writing, signed by an authorized representative of the manufacturer and shall include a statement specifying the manufacturer's objections to the Administrator's determination, and data in support of such objections. If, after a review of the request and supporting data, the Administrator finds that the request raises a substantial factual issue, he shall provide the manufacturer a hearing in accordance with § 85.905 with respect to such issue.

(4) The manufacturer may, at his option, proceed with any of the following

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(ii) Delete from the application for certification the engines represented by the failing test engine. (Engines so deleted may be included in a later request for certification under § 85.974-32.) The Administrator will then select in place of each failing engine an alternate engine chosen in accordance with selection criteria employed in selecting the engine that failed, or

(iii) Modify the test vehicle and demonstrate by testing that it meets applicable standards. Another engine which is in all material respects the same as the first engine, as modified, shall then be operated and tested in accordance with applicable test procedures.

(5) If the manufacturer does not request a hearing or present the required data under subparagraph (4) of this paragraph, the Administrator will deny certification.

§ 85.974-31 Separate certification.

Where possible a manufacturer should include in a single application for certification all engines for which certification is required. A manufacturer may, however, choose to apply separately for certification of part of his product line. The selection of test engines and the computation of test results will be determined separately for each application.

§ 85.974-32 Addition of an engine after certification.

(a) If a manufacturer proposes to add to his product line an engine of the same engine-system combination as engines previously certified but which was not described in the application for certification when the test engine (s) representing other engines of that combination was certified, he shall notify the Administrator. Such notification shall be in advance of the addition unless the manufacturer elects to follow the procedure described in § 85.974-34. This notification shall include a full description of the engine to be added.

(b) The Administrator may require the manufacturer to perform such tests on the test engine(s) representing the engine to be added which would have been required if the engine had been included in the original application for certification.

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§ 85.974-33 Changes to an engine covered by certification.

(a) The manufacturer shall notify the Administrator of any change in production engines in respect to any of the parameters listed in § 85.974-5 (a) (3) or § 85.974-5 (b) (3), giving a full description of the change. Such notification shall be in advance of the change unless the manufacturer elects to follow the procedure described in § 85.974-34.

(b) Based upon the description of the change, and data derived from such testing as the Administrator may require or conduct, the Administrator will determine whether the engine, as modified, would still be covered by the certificate of conformity then in effect.

(c) If the Administrator determines that the outstanding certificate would cover the modified engines, he will notify the manufacturer in writing. Except as provided in § 85.974-34, the change may not be put into effect prior to the manufacturer's receiving this notification. If the Administrator determines that the modified engines would not be covered by the certificate then in effect, then the modified engines shall be treated as additions to the product line subject to § 85.974-32.

[37 FR 24307, Nov. 15, 1972, as amended at 38 FR 17167, June 28, 1973]

§ 85.974-34 Alternative procedure for notification of additions and changes. (a) A manufacturer may, in lieu of notifying the Administrator in advance of an addition of an engine under § 85.974-32 or a change in an engine under § 85.974-33, notify him concurrently with the making of the change if the manufacturer believes the addition or change will not require any testing under the appropriate section. Upon notification to the Administrator, the manufacturer may proceed to put the addition or change into effect.

(b) The manufacturer may continue to produce engines as described in the

notification to the Administrator for a maximum of 30 days, unless the Administrator grants an extension in writing. This period may be shortened by a notification in accordance with paragraph (c) of this section.

(c) If the Administrator determines, based upon a description of the addition or change, that no test data will be required, he will notify the manufacturer in writing of the acceptability of the addition or change. If the Administrator determines that test data will be required, he will notify the manufacturer to rescind the change within 5 days of receipt of the notification. The Administrator will then proceed as in § 85.974-32 (b) and (c), or § 85.974-33 (b) and (c) as appropriate.

(d) Election to produce engines under this section will be deemed to be a consent to recall all engines which the Administrator determines under § 85.974-32 (c) do not meet applicable standards, and to cause such nonconformity to be remedied at no expense to the owner.

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(a) (1) The manufacturer of any heavy duty diesel engine subject to the standards prescribed in § 85.974-1 shall, at the time of manufacture, affix a permanent, legible label, of the type and in the manner described below, containing the information hereinafter provided, to all production models of such engines available for sale to the public and covered by a certificate of conformity under § 85.974-30 (a).

(2) A plastic or metal label shall be welded, bonded, or otherwise permanently attached to the engine in a position in which it will be readily visible after installation in the vehicle.

(3) The label shall be attached to an engine part necessary for normal engine operation and not normally requiring replacement during engine life.

(4) The label shall contain the following information lettered in the English language in block letters and numerals which shall be of a color that contrasts with the background of the label:

(i) The label heading: Engine Exhaust Emission Control Information;

(ii) Full corporate name and trademark of manufacturer;

(iii) Engine family identification and model;

(iv) Date of engine manufacture (month and year);

(v) Engine specification:

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Initial injection timing (if adjustable) --(The information applicable to each engine is to be inserted on the appropriate line.)

(vi) The statement: This Engine Conforms to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Regulations Applicable to 1974 model year heavy duty diesel engines.

(b) The provisions of this section shall not prevent a manufacturer from also reciting on the label that such engine conforms to any applicable State emission standards for new motor vehicle engines or any other information that such manufacturer deems necessary for, or useful to the proper operation and satisfactory maintenance of the engine.

(c) The label may be made up of one or more pieces provided that all pieces are permanently attached to the same engine or vehicle part as applicable. § 85.974-36 [Reserved]

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(a) Any manufacturer obtaining certification under this subpart shall supply to the Administrator, upon his request, a reasonable number of production engines selected by the Administrator which are representative of the engines, emission control systems, fuel systems, and transmissions offered and typical of production models available for sale under the certificate. These engines shall be supplied for testing at such time and place and for such reasonable periods as the Administrator may require. Engines supplied under this paragraph may be required to be mounted in chassis and appropriately equipped for operation on a chassis dynamometer.

(b) Any manufacturer obtaining certification under this part shall notify the Administrator, on a quarterly basis, of the number of engines of each engine family-engine displacement-exhaust emission control system-fuel system combination produced for sale in the United States during the preceding quarter.

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and necessary to assure the proper functioning of emission control systems.

(1) Such instructions shall be provided for those engine components listed in Appendix VI to this part (and for any other components) to the extent that maintenance of these components is necessary to assure the proper functioning of emission control systems.

(2) Such instructions shall be in clear, and to the extent practicable, nontechnical language.

(b) The maintenance instruction required by this section shall contain a general description of the documentation which the manufacturer will require from the ultimate purchaser or any subsequent purchaser as evidence of compliance with the instructions.

§ 85.974-39 Submission of maintenance instructions.

(a) The manufacturer shall provide to the Administrator, no later than the time of the submission required by § 85.974-4, a copy of the maintenance instructions which the manufacturer proposes to supply to the ultimate purchaser in accordance with § 85.974-38(a). The Administrator will review such instructions to determine whether they are reasonable and necessary to assure the proper functioning of the engine's emission control systems. The Administrator will notify the manufacturer of his determination whether such instructions are reasonable and necessary to assure the proper functioning of the emission control systems.

(b) Any revision to the maintenance instructions which will affect emissions shall be supplied to the Administrator at least 30 days before being supplied to the ultimate purchaser unless the Administrator consents to a lesser period of time.

Subparts K-0-[Reserved]

Subpart P-Importation of Motor Vehicles and Motor Vehicle Engines SOURCE: 37 FR 24314, Nov. 15, 1972, unless otherwise noted.

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new and used motor vehicles or engines manufactured after the effective date of a regulation issued under section 202 of the Act which is applicable to such vehicles or engines (or which would have been applicable to such vehicles or engines had they been manufactured for importation into the United States). The term United States means the customs territory of the United States as defined in 19 U.S.C. 1202, and the Virgin Islands, Guam, and American Samoa.

(b) Regulations prescribing further procedures for entry of motor vehicles and motor vehicle engines into the customs territory of the United States, as defined in 19 U.S.C. 1202, are set forth in 19 CFR 12.73. § 85.1502

Admission for testing.

A motor vehicle or motor vehicle engine offered for importation or imported pursuant to 19 CFR 12.73(b) (5) (vi), solely for purposes of testing, may be operated on the public streets or highways for a period not to exceed 1 year from the date of importation if the importer or consignee receives prior written approval of such operation from the Administrator. Requests for such approval shall be in writing, and shall briefly describe the proposed testing program, including the estimated duration of such program.

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A motor vehicle or motor vehicle engine offered for importation or imported pursuant to 19 CFR 12.73 (b) (5) (ix) under a declaration that it is one of a class of vehicles or engines represented by test vehicles or engines for which an application for certification of conformity with Federal motor vehicle emission standards is pending before the Administrator may be conditionally admitted into the United States, but shall be refused final admission unless:

(a) Not later than 5 days following such conditional admission the importer or consignee has submitted to the Administrator a written request that such vehicle or engine be permitted conditional admission pending certification of the test vehicle which represents the class of vehicles or engines to which such vehicle or engine belongs, which request shall contain the following:

(1) Identification of the test vehicle or engine which represents such vehicle or engine;

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Any motor vehicle or motor vehicle engine offered for importation or imported pursuant to 19 CFR 12.73(b) (5) (x) under a declaration that it is not covered by a certificate of conformity with Federal motor vehicle emission standards may be conditionally admitted into the United States, but shall be refused final admission unless:

(a) Not later than 5 days following such conditional admission, the importer or consignee has submitted to the Administrator a written request that he be allowed to modify the vehicle or engine so that it will be in conformity with applicable emission standards, which request shall contain the following:

(1) A statement, acceptable to the Administrator, that specifies the modifications which are necessary to render the vehicle or engine in conformity with a test vehicle or engine for which a certificate of conformity has been issued; or, if the vehicle or engine cannot be modified to bring it within a class of vehicles or engines represented by a test vehicle or engine for which a certificate of conformity has been issued, the request shall state that the importer or consignee will demonstrate that the vehicle or engine is in conformity with applicable emission standards by testing the vehicle or engine or causing it to be tested in accordance with test procedures prescribed in 40 CFR Part 85:

(2) The date by which the modifications will be accomplished;

(3) Identification of the place where the vehicle or engine will be stored pending a determination of conformity under this paragraph: Provided, That such vehicle or engine shall not be stored on the premises of, or subject to access by or control of any dealer;

(4) An acknowledgment of responsibility for the custody of the vehicle or engine while the modifications are being

made and while a determination of conformity is pending;

(5) Authorization for representatives of the Environmental Protection Agency to inspect or test the vehicle or engine at any reasonable time for the purpose of making a determination of conformity; and

(b) The Administrator has issued a written determination stating that the vehicle or engine is in conformity with Federal motor vehicle emission standards. § 85.1505

Admission pending receipt of

information.

Any motor vehicle or motor vehicle engine offered for importation or imported pursuant to 19 CFR 12.73 (b) (5) (xi) under a declaration that the importer or consignee does not possess sufficient information to make a knowledgeable declaration may be conditionally admitted into the United States, but shall be refused final admission unless:

(a) Not later than 5 days following such conditional admission, the importer or consignee has submitted to the Administrator a written request that such vehicle or engine be permitted entry pending receipt of sufficient information to determine whether such vehicle or engine is covered by a certificate of conformity, and what modifications or testing, if any, are required to bring the vehicle or engine into conformity with applicable emission standards, which request shall contain the following:

(1) Identification of the place where the vehicle or engine will be stored while the receipt of the information is pending: Provided, That such vehicle shall not be stored on the premises of or subject to access by or control of, any dealer; and

(2) An acknowledgment of responsibility for the custody of the vehicle or engine during the period; and

(b) The importer or consignee redeclares the vehicle in accordance with 19 CFR 12.73(b) (5) (i) through (x). § 85.1506

Waiver of conditions of ad

mission. Upon the written request of the importer or consignee, and for good cause shown, the Administrator may waive any of the conditions of admission set forth in §§ 85.1502, 85.1503 (a), 85.1504 (a), and 85.1505(a), and may give written consent to admission of a vehicle or engine upon

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(a) The importation of any motor vehicle or motor vehicle engine otherwise than in accordance with any applicable provisions of this subpart and the bonding and entry regulations of the Bureau of Customs set forth in 19 CFR 12.73 is prohibited.

(b) Any vehicle or engine conditionally admitted pursuant to § 85.1503, § 85.1504, or § 85.1505 and not granted final admission within 90 days of such conditional admission, or within such additional time as the Bureau of Customs may allow for good cause shown pursuant to 19 CFR 12.73 (c), shall be deemed to be unlawfully imported into the United States in violation of section 203 (a) (1) of the Clean Air Act unless such vehicle or engine shall have been delivered to the Bureau of Customs for export or other disposition under applicable Customs laws and regulations. Any importer or consignee who violates section 203 (a) (1) of the Clean Air Act is subject to a civil penalty of not more than $10,000 for each violation. In addition to the penalty provided in the Clean Air Act, any importer or consignee who fails to deliver such vehicle or engine to the Bureau of Customs is liable for liquidated damages in the amount of the bond required by applicable Customs laws and regulations. Subpart Q-Low-Emission Vehicles

SOURCE: 37 FR 24315, Nov. 15, 1972, unless otherwise noted.

§ 85.1601 Definitions.

(a) As used in this subpart, all terms not defined herein shall have the meaning given them in the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 1857f-1 et seq.) and in § 85.002:

(1) "Motor vehicle" means any selfpropelled vehicle designed for use in the

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