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§ 1900. Definitions.

(b)

In addition to the definitions incorporated under subdivision (a), the

following definitions shall govern the provisions of this chapter.

(9) “Intermediate volume manufacturer” means any pre-2001 model year

manufacturer with California sales between 3,001 and 60,000 new light- and

medium-duty vehicles per model year based on the average number of vehicles

sold by the manufacturer each model year from 1989 to 1993; any 2001 through

2002 model year manufacturer with California sales between 4,501 and 60,000

new light- and medium-duty vehicles per model year based on the average

number of vehicles sold by the manufacturer each model year from 1989 to

1993; and any 2003 and subsequent through 2017 model year manufacturer with

California sales between 4,501 and 60,000 new light- and medium-duty vehicles

As Amended: March 22, 2012

Date of Hearing: January 26-27, 2012

based on the average number of vehicles sold for the three previous consecutive

model years for which a manufacturer seeks certification; and any 2018 and

subsequent model year manufacturer with California sales between 4,501 and

20,000 new light- and medium-duty vehicles based on the average number of

vehicles sold for the three previous consecutive model years for which a

manufacturer seeks certification. For a manufacturer certifying for the first time in

California, model year sales shall be based on projected California sales. A

manufacturer’s California sales shall consist of all vehicles or engines produced

by the manufacturer and delivered for sale in California, except that vehicles or

engines produced by the manufacturer and marketed in California by another

manufacturer under the other manufacturer’s nameplate shall be treated as

California sales of the marketing manufacturer

based on projected California sales. A

manufacturer’s California sales shall consist of all vehicles or engines produced

by the manufacturer and delivered for sale in California, except that vehicles or

engines produced by the manufacturer and marketed in California by another

manufacturer under the other manufacturer’s nameplate shall be treated as

California sales of the marketing manufacturer.

For purposes of applying the 2005 and subsequent through 2017 model year

zero-emission vehicle requirements for intermediate-volume manufacturers

under section 1962(b) or 1962.1(b), as applicable, the annual sales from different

firms shall be aggregated in the case of (1) vehicles produced by two or more

firms, each one of which either has a greater than 50% equity ownership in

another or is more than 50% owned by another; or (2) vehicles produced by any

two or more firms if a third party has equity ownership of greater than 50% in

each firm.

For purposes of applying the 2009 and subsequent through 2016 model year

Greenhouse Gas requirements for intermediate volume manufacturers under

section 1961.1, the annual sales from different firms shall be aggregated in the

following situations: (1) vehicles produced by two or more firms, each one of

which either has a greater than 10% equity ownership in another or is more than

10% owned by another; or (2) vehicles produced by any two or more firms if a

third party has equity ownership of greater than 10% in each firm

anufacturers under

section 1961.1, the annual sales from different firms shall be aggregated in the

following situations: (1) vehicles produced by two or more firms, each one of

which either has a greater than 10% equity ownership in another or is more than

10% owned by another; or (2) vehicles produced by any two or more firms if a

third party has equity ownership of greater than 10% in each firm.

For the 2018 and subsequent model years, the annual sales from different firms

shall be aggregated in the following situations: (1) vehicles produced by two or

more firms, one of which is 33.4% or greater part owned by another; or (2)

vehicles produced by any two or more firms if a third party has equity ownership

of 33.4% or more in each of the firms; or (3) vehicles produced by two or more

firms having a common corporate officer(s) who is (are) responsible for the

overall direction of the companies; or (4) vehicles imported or distributed by any

firms where the vehicles are manufactured by the same entity and the importer or

distributor is an authorized agent of the entity.

(22) “Small volume manufacturer” means, with respect to the 2001 and

subsequent model-years, a manufacturer with California sales less than 4,500

new passenger cars, light-duty trucks, medium-duty vehicles, heavy-duty

vehicles and heavy-duty engines based on the average number of vehicles sold

As Amended: March 22, 2012

Date of Hearing: January 26-27, 2012

for the three previous consecutive model years for which a manufacturer seeks

certification as a small volume manufacturer; however, for manufacturers

certifying for the first time in California model-year sales shall be based on

projected California sales

ehicles and heavy-duty engines based on the average number of vehicles sold

As Amended: March 22, 2012

Date of Hearing: January 26-27, 2012

for the three previous consecutive model years for which a manufacturer seeks

certification as a small volume manufacturer; however, for manufacturers

certifying for the first time in California model-year sales shall be based on

projected California sales. A manufacturer’s California sales shall consist of all

vehicles or engines produced by the manufacturer and delivered for sale in

California, except that vehicles or engines produced by the manufacturer and

marketed in California by another manufacturer under the other manufacturer’s

nameplate shall be treated as California sales of the marketing manufacturer.

Except as provided in the next paragraph, beginning with for the 2009 through

2017 model years, the annual sales from different firms shall be aggregated in

the following situations: (1) vehicles produced by two or more firms, one of which

is 10% or greater part owned by another; or (2) vehicles produced by any two or

more firms if a third party has equity ownership of 10% or more in each of the

firms; or (3) vehicles produced by two or more firms having a common corporate

officer(s) who is (are) responsible for the overall direction of the companies; or

(4) vehicles imported or distributed by all any firms where the vehicles are

manufactured by the same entity and the importer or distributor is an authorized

agent of the entity. Notwithstanding the provisions of this paragraph, upon

application to the Executive Officer, a manufacturer may be classified as a “small

volume manufacturer” for the 2015 through 2017 model years if the Executive

Officer determines that it is operationally independent of the firm that owns 10%

or more of the applicant or has a greater than 10% equity ownership in the

applicant based on the criteria provided in the last paragraph of this subsection

application to the Executive Officer, a manufacturer may be classified as a “small

volume manufacturer” for the 2015 through 2017 model years if the Executive

Officer determines that it is operationally independent of the firm that owns 10%

or more of the applicant or has a greater than 10% equity ownership in the

applicant based on the criteria provided in the last paragraph of this subsection

(b)(22).

For purposes of compliance with the zero-emission vehicle requirements, heavy-

duty vehicles and engines shall not be counted as part of a manufacturer’s sales.

For purposes of applying the 2005 and subsequent through 2017 model year

zero-emission vehicle requirements for small-volume manufacturers under

sections 1962(b) and 1962.1(b), the annual sales from different firms shall be

aggregated in the case of (1) vehicles produced by two or more firms, each one

of which either has a greater than 50% equity ownership in another or is more

than 50% owned by another; or (2) vehicles produced by any two or more firms if

a third party has equity ownership of greater than 50% in each firm.

Notwithstanding the provisions of this paragraph, upon application to the

Executive Officer, a manufacturer may be classified as a “small volume

manufacturer” for the 2015 through 2017 model years if the Executive Officer

determines that it is operationally independent of the firm that owns 50% or more

of the applicant or has a greater than 50% equity ownership in the applicant

based on the criteria provided in the last paragraph of this subsection (b)(22)

cation to the

Executive Officer, a manufacturer may be classified as a “small volume

manufacturer” for the 2015 through 2017 model years if the Executive Officer

determines that it is operationally independent of the firm that owns 50% or more

of the applicant or has a greater than 50% equity ownership in the applicant

based on the criteria provided in the last paragraph of this subsection (b)(22).

Except as provided in the next paragraph, for the 2018 and subsequent model

years, the annual sales from different firms shall be aggregated in the following

situations: (1) vehicles produced by two or more firms, one of which is 33.4% or

greater part owned by another; or (2) vehicles produced by any two or more firms

if a third party has equity ownership of 33.4% or more in each of the firms; or (3)

As Amended: March 22, 2012

Date of Hearing: January 26-27, 2012

vehicles produced by two or more firms having a common corporate officer(s)

who is (are) responsible for the overall direction of the companies; or (4) vehicles

imported or distributed by any firms where the vehicles are manufactured by the

same entity and the importer or distributor is an authorized agent of the entity.

Notwithstanding the provisions of this paragraph, upon application to the

Executive Officer, a manufacturer may be classified as a “small volume

manufacturer” for the 2018 and subsequent model years if the Executive Officer

determines that it is operationally independent of the firm that owns 33.4% or

more of the applicant or has a greater than 33.4% equity ownership in the

applicant based on the criteria provided in the last paragraph of this subsection

lication to the

Executive Officer, a manufacturer may be classified as a “small volume

manufacturer” for the 2018 and subsequent model years if the Executive Officer

determines that it is operationally independent of the firm that owns 33.4% or

more of the applicant or has a greater than 33.4% equity ownership in the

applicant based on the criteria provided in the last paragraph of this subsection

(b)(22).

For the purposes of this paragraph, all manufacturers whose annual sales are

aggregated together under the provisions of this subsection (b)(22) shall be

defined as “related manufacturers.” Notwithstanding such aggregation, the

Executive Officer may make a determination of operational independence if all of

the following criteria are met for at least 24 months preceding the application

submittal: (1) for the three years preceding the year in which the initial application

is submitted, the average California sales for the applicant does not exceed

4,500 vehicles per year; (2) no financial or other support of economic value is

provided by related manufacturers for purposes of design, parts procurement,

R&D and production facilities and operation, and any other transactions between

related manufacturers are conducted under normal commercial arrangements

like those conducted with other parties, at competitive pricing rates to the

manufacturer; (3) related manufacturers maintain separate and independent

research and development, testing, and production facilities; (4) related

manufacturers do not use any vehicle powertrains or platforms developed or

produced by related manufacturers; (5) patents are not held jointly with related

manufacturers; (6) related manufacturers maintain separate business

administration, legal, purchasing, sales, and marketing departments, as well as

autonomous decision-making on commercial matters; (7) the overlap of the

Board of Directors between related manufacturers is limited to 25% with no

sharing of top operational management, including president, chief executive

officer, chief financ

elated

manufacturers; (6) related manufacturers maintain separate business

administration, legal, purchasing, sales, and marketing departments, as well as

autonomous decision-making on commercial matters; (7) the overlap of the

Board of Directors between related manufacturers is limited to 25% with no

sharing of top operational management, including president, chief executive

officer, chief financial officer, and chief operating officer, and provided that no

individual overlapping director or combination of overlapping directors exercises

exclusive management control over either or both companies; and (8) parts or

components supply between related companies must be established through

open market process, and to the extent that the manufacturer sells

parts/components to non-related manufacturers, it does so through the open

market a competitive pricing. Any manufacturer applying for operational

independence must submit to ARB an Attestation Engagement from an

independent certified public accountant or firm of such accountants verifying the

accuracy of the information contained in the application, as defined by and in

accordance with the procedures established in 40 C.F.R. §80.125, as last

amended January 19, 2007, which is incorporated herein by reference. The

applicant must submit information to update any of the above eight criteria as

As Amended: March 22, 2012

Date of Hearing: January 26-27, 2012

material changes to any of the criteria occur. If there are no material changes to

any of the criteria, the applicant must certify that to the Executive Officer

annually. With respect to any such changes, the Executive Officer may consider

extraordinary conditions (e.g., changes to economic conditions, unanticipated

market changes, etc.) and may continue to find the applicant to be operationally

independent

nges to any of the criteria occur. If there are no material changes to

any of the criteria, the applicant must certify that to the Executive Officer

annually. With respect to any such changes, the Executive Officer may consider

extraordinary conditions (e.g., changes to economic conditions, unanticipated

market changes, etc.) and may continue to find the applicant to be operationally

independent. In the event that a manufacturer loses eligibility as a “small volume

manufacturer” after a material change occurs, the manufacturer must begin

compliance with the primary emissions program in the third model year after the

model year in which the manufacturer loses its eligibility. The Executive Officer

may, in his or her discretion, re-establish lost “small volume manufacturer” status

if the manufacturer shows that it has met the operational independence criteria

for three consecutive years.

NOTE: Authority cited: Sections 39600, 39601, 43013, 43018, 43101 and 43104, Health and

Safety Code. Reference: Sections 39002, 39003, 39010, 39500, 40000, 43000, 43013, 43018.5,

43100, 43101, 43101.5, 43102, 43103, 43104, 43106 and 43204, Health and Safety Code; and

Section 27156, Vehicle Code.

As Amended: March 22, 2012

Date of Hearing: January 26-27, 2012

§ 1956.8. Exhaust Emission Standards and Test Procedures - 1985 and

Subsequent Model Heavy-Duty Engines and Vehicles.

(b) Test Procedures. The test procedures for determining compliance with

standards applicable to 1985 and subsequent model heavy-duty diesel engines

and vehicles and the requirements for participationg in the averaging, banking

and trading programs, are set forth in the “California Exhaust Emission

Standards and Test Procedures for 1985 through 2003 Model Heavy-Duty

Diesel-Engines and Vehicles, “ adopted April 8, 1985, as last amended

December 12, 2002, the “California Exhaust Emission Standards and Test

Procedures for 2004 and Subsequent Model Heavy-Duty Diesel-Engines and

Vehicles,”adopted December 12, 2002, as last amended Decembe

rograms, are set forth in the “California Exhaust Emission

Standards and Test Procedures for 1985 through 2003 Model Heavy-Duty

Diesel-Engines and Vehicles, “ adopted April 8, 1985, as last amended

December 12, 2002, the “California Exhaust Emission Standards and Test

Procedures for 2004 and Subsequent Model Heavy-Duty Diesel-Engines and

Vehicles,”adopted December 12, 2002, as last amended December 22, 2011

March 22, 2012, and the “California Interim Certification Procedures for 2004 and

Subsequent Model Hybrid-Electric Vehicles, in the Urban Bus and Heavy-Duty

Vehicle Classes,” adopted October 24, 2002, which are incorporated by

reference herein.

(c)(1)(B)

The exhaust emissions from new 2005 and subsequent

model heavy-duty Otto-cycle engines, except for Otto-cycle medium- and heavy-

duty engines subject to the alternative standards in 40 CFR §86.005-10(f), shall

not exceed:

As Amended: March 22, 2012

Date of Hearing: January 26-27, 2012

California Emission Standards for 2005 and Subsequent Model

Heavy-Duty Otto-Cycle EnginesA

(in g/bhp-hr)

Model Year

Emission

Category

NMHC + NOx

NMHC

NOx

COFG

HCHO

Standards for Heavy-Duty Otto-Cycle Engines Used in 2005 through 2019 Model

Incomplete Medium-Duty Vehicles 8,501 to 10,000 14,000 pounds GVWB and 2005 and

Subsequent Model Incomplete Medium-Duty Vehicles 10,001 to 14,000 pounds GVWC

2005 through

2007

ULEV

1.0C,E

n/a

14.4

0.05

n/a

SULEV

0.5

n/a

7.2

0.025

n/a

2008 and

subsequent

ULEV

n/a

0.14E

0.20E

14.4

0.01

SULEV

n/a

0.07E

0.10E

7.2

0.005

Standards for Heavy-Duty Otto-Cycle Engines Used In

Heavy-Duty Vehicles Over 14,000 pounds GVW

2005 through

2007

n/a

1.0C,ED,F

n/a

37.1

0.05DE

n/a

2008 and

subsequent

n/a

0.14E

0.20E

14.4

0.01

These standards apply to petroleum-fueled, alcohol-fueled, liquefied petroleum gas-fueled and

natural gas-fueled Otto-cycle engines

0.20E

14.4

0.01

SULEV

n/a

0.07E

0.10E

7.2

0.005

Standards for Heavy-Duty Otto-Cycle Engines Used In

Heavy-Duty Vehicles Over 14,000 pounds GVW

2005 through

2007

n/a

1.0C,ED,F

n/a

37.1

0.05DE

n/a

2008 and

subsequent

n/a

0.14E

0.20E

14.4

0.01

These standards apply to petroleum-fueled, alcohol-fueled, liquefied petroleum gas-fueled and

natural gas-fueled Otto-cycle engines.

For the 2020 and subsequent model years, medium-duty vehicles 8,501 to 10,000 pounds GVW

must certify to the primary emission standards and test procedures for complete vehicles specified in section

1961.2, title 13, CCR.

B.C

A manufacturer of engines used in incomplete medium-duty vehicles may choose to comply with

these standards as an alternative to the primary emission standards and test procedures for complete

vehicles specified in section 1961 or 1961.2, title 13, CCR. A manufacturer that chooses to comply with

these optional heavy-duty engine standards and test procedures shall specify, in the Part I application for

certification, an in-use compliance test procedure, as provided in section 2139(c), title 13 CCR.

A manufacturer may request to certify to the Option 1 or Option 2 federal NMHC + NOx standards

as set forth in 40 CFR § 86.005-10(f). However, for engines used in medium-duty vehicles, the

formaldehyde level must meet the standard specified above.

This standard only applies to methanol-fueled Otto-cycle engines.

A manufacturer may elect to include any or all of its medium- and heavy-duty Otto-cycle engine

families in any or all of the emissions ABT programs for HDEs, within the restrictions described in section

I.15 of the “California Exhaust Emission Standards and Test Procedures for 2004 and Subsequent Model

Heavy-Duty Otto-Cycle Engines,” incorporated by reference in section 1956.8(d). For engine families

certified to the Option 1 or 2 federal standards, the FEL must not exceed 1.5 g/bhp-hr

ine

families in any or all of the emissions ABT programs for HDEs, within the restrictions described in section

I.15 of the “California Exhaust Emission Standards and Test Procedures for 2004 and Subsequent Model

Heavy-Duty Otto-Cycle Engines,” incorporated by reference in section 1956.8(d). For engine families

certified to the Option 1 or 2 federal standards, the FEL must not exceed 1.5 g/bhp-hr. If a manufacturer

elects to include engine families certified to the 2005 and subsequent model year standards, the NOx plus

NMHC FEL must not exceed 1.0 g/bhp-hr. For engine families certified to the 2008 and subsequent model

year standards, the FEL is the same as set forth in 40 CFR 86.008-10(a)(1).

Idle carbon monoxide: For all Otto-cycle heavy-duty engines utilizing aftertreatment technology,

and not certified to the on-board diagnostics requirements of section 1968, et seq, as applicable, the CO

emissions shall not exceed 0.50 percent of exhaust gas flow at curb idle.

______________________________________________________________________________

As Amended: March 22, 2012

Date of Hearing: January 26-27, 2012

(3)

Optional Standards for Complete Heavy-Duty Vehicles that Use

Heavy-Duty Otto-Cycle Engines. Manufacturers may request to group complete

heavy-duty Otto-cycle vehicles into the same test group as Otto-cycle vehicles

certifying to the LEV III exhaust emission standards and test procedures

specified in title 13, CCR, §1961.2, so long as those complete heavy-duty Otto-

cycle vehicles meet the most stringent LEV III standards to which any vehicle

within that test group certifies.

es. Manufacturers may request to group complete

heavy-duty Otto-cycle vehicles into the same test group as Otto-cycle vehicles

certifying to the LEV III exhaust emission standards and test procedures

specified in title 13, CCR, §1961.2, so long as those complete heavy-duty Otto-

cycle vehicles meet the most stringent LEV III standards to which any vehicle

within that test group certifies.

(d) The test procedures for determining compliance with standards applicable

to 1987 and subsequent model heavy-duty Otto-cycle engines and vehicles are

set forth in the “California Exhaust Emission Standards and Test Procedures for

1987 through 2003 Model Heavy-Duty Otto-Cycle Engines and Vehicles,”

adopted April 25, 1986, as last amended December 27, 2000, the “California

Exhaust Emission Standards and Test Procedures for 2004 and Subsequent

Model Heavy-Duty Otto-Cycle Engines,” adopted December 27, 2000, as last

amended September 27, 2010 March 22, 2012, the “California Non-Methane

Organic Gas Test Procedures,” adopted July 12, 1991, as last amended July 30,

2002 March 22, 2012, and the “California Interim Certification Procedures for

2004 and Subsequent Model Hybrid-Electric Vehicles, in the Urban Bus and

Heavy-Duty Vehicle Classes,” adopted October 24, 2002, which are incorporated

by reference herein.

(h) The exhaust emissions from new:

(2) 1992 and subsequent model diesel engines used in medium-duty low-

emission vehicles, ultra-low-emission vehicles and super-ultra-low-emission

vehicles shall not exceed:

As Amended: March 22, 2012

Date of Hearing: January 26-27, 2012

________________________________________________________________

Exhaust Emission Standards for Engines Used in 1992 through 2004 Model

Incomplete Otto-Cycle Medium-Duty Low-Emission Vehicles, Ultra-Low-

Emission Vehicles, and Super Ultra-Low-Emission Vehicles, and for 1992

and Subsequent Model Diesel Engines Used in

Medium-Duty Low-Emission Vehicles, Ultra-Low-Emission Vehicles, and

Super Ultra-Low-Emission VehiclesA,F

(grams pe

_______________________________

Exhaust Emission Standards for Engines Used in 1992 through 2004 Model

Incomplete Otto-Cycle Medium-Duty Low-Emission Vehicles, Ultra-Low-

Emission Vehicles, and Super Ultra-Low-Emission Vehicles, and for 1992

and Subsequent Model Diesel Engines Used in

Medium-Duty Low-Emission Vehicles, Ultra-Low-Emission Vehicles, and

Super Ultra-Low-Emission VehiclesA,F

(grams per brake horsepower-hour)

Model

Year

Vehicle

Emissions

CategoryB

Carbon

Monoxide

NMHC +

NOx C

Non-Methane

Hydrocarbons

Oxides of

Nitrogen

Formaldehyde

ParticulatesD

1992E - 2001

LEV

14.4

3.5 K

n/a

0.050

0.10 K

2002-2003E

LEV

14.4

3.0 K

n/a

0.050

0.10 K

1992-2003E,H

ULEV

14.4

2.5 K

n/a

0.050

0.10 K

2004-2006

and

subsequent L

ULEV -

Opt A

14.4

2.5 I,J,K

n/a

0.050

0.10 J,K

2004-2006

and

subsequent L

ULEV -

Opt. B

14.4

2.4 I,J,K

n/a

0.050

0.10 J,K

2007 and

subsequent D

(diesel only)

ULEV

15.5

n/a

0.14

0.20

0.050

0.01

1992-2006

and

subsequent L

SULEV

7.2

2.0 K

n/a

0.025

0.05 K

2007 and

subsequent D

(diesel only)

SULEV

7.7

n/a

0.07

0.10

0.025

0.005

This set of standards is optional. For the 1992 through 2019 model years, mManufacturers of

engines used in incomplete medium-duty vehicles or diesel engines used in medium-duty

vehicles from 8501-10,000 14,000 pounds gross vehicle weight rating may choose to comply

with these standards as an alternative to the primary emission standards and test procedures

specified in section 1960.1, or section 1961, or section 1961.2, Title 13, California Code of

Regulations. For the 1992 and subsequent model years, manufacturers of engines used in

incomplete medium-duty vehicles or diesel engines used in medium-duty vehicles from

10,001-14,000 pounds gross vehicle weight rating may choose to comply with these

standards as an alternative to the primary emission standards and test procedures specified

in section 1960.1, section 1961, or section 1961.2, Title 13, California Code of Regulations

uent model years, manufacturers of engines used in

incomplete medium-duty vehicles or diesel engines used in medium-duty vehicles from

10,001-14,000 pounds gross vehicle weight rating may choose to comply with these

standards as an alternative to the primary emission standards and test procedures specified

in section 1960.1, section 1961, or section 1961.2, Title 13, California Code of Regulations.

For the 2020 and subsequent model years, both incomplete medium-duty vehicles and

As Amended: March 22, 2012

Date of Hearing: January 26-27, 2012

medium-duty vehicles that use a diesel engine 8,501 to 10,000 pounds GVW must certify to

the primary emission standards and test procedures for complete vehicles specified in

section 1961.2, title 13, CCR. Manufacturers that choose to comply with these optional

heavy-duty standards and test procedures shall specify, in the application for certification, an

in-use compliance test procedure, as provided in section 2139(c), Title 13, California Code of

Regulations.

"LEV" means low-emission vehicle.

"ULEV" means ultra-low-emission vehicle.

"SULEV" means super ultra-low-emission vehicle.

This standard is the sum of the individual non-methane hydrocarbon emissions and oxides of

nitrogen emissions. For methanol-fueled engines, non-methane hydrocarbons shall mean

organic material hydrocarbon equivalent ("OMHCE").

These standards apply only to diesel engines and vehicles.

Manufacturers may certify engines used in incomplete medium-duty vehicles or diesel

engines used in medium-duty vehicles to these standards to meet the requirements of

section 1956.8(g), Title 13, California Code of Regulations.

In-use compliance testing shall be limited to vehicles or engines with fewer than 90,000

miles.

[Reserved]

For engines certified to the 3.5 grams per brake horsepower-hour (g/bhp-hr) LEV standards,

the in-use compliance standard shall be 3.7 g/bhp-hr for the first two model years of

introduction

tandards to meet the requirements of

section 1956.8(g), Title 13, California Code of Regulations.

In-use compliance testing shall be limited to vehicles or engines with fewer than 90,000

miles.

[Reserved]

For engines certified to the 3.5 grams per brake horsepower-hour (g/bhp-hr) LEV standards,

the in-use compliance standard shall be 3.7 g/bhp-hr for the first two model years of

introduction. For engines certified to the 2002 and 2003 model year LEV standards, the in-

use compliance standard shall be 3.2 g/bhp-hr. For engines certified to the 1992 through

2003 model year ULEV standards, the in-use compliance standard shall be 2.7 g/bhp-hr for

the first two model years of introduction. For engines certified to the 1992 and subsequent

SULEV standards, the in-use compliance standard shall be 2.2 g/bhp-hr for the first two

model years of introduction.

Manufacturers have the option of certifying to either option A or B. Manufacturers electing to

certify to Option A must demonstrate that the NMHC emissions do not exceed 0.5 g/bhp-hr.

Emissions averaging may be used to meet these standards for diesel engines, using the

requirements for participation in averaging, banking and trading programs, as set forth in the

“California Exhaust Emission Standards and Test Procedures for 2004 and Subsequent

Model Heavy-Duty Diesel Engines and Vehicles,” incorporated by reference in section 1956.8

(b), above.

Engines of 1998 and subsequent model years may be eligible to generate averaging, banking

and trading credits based on these standards according to the requirements of the averaging,

banking and trading programs described in the “California Exhaust Emission Standards and

Test Procedures for 1985 through 2003 Model Heavy-Duty Engines and Vehicles” and the

“California Exhaust Emission Standards and Test Procedures for 2004 and Subsequent

Model Heavy-Duty Diesel Engines and Vehicles,” incorporated by reference in section

1956.8(b), above

ding to the requirements of the averaging,

banking and trading programs described in the “California Exhaust Emission Standards and

Test Procedures for 1985 through 2003 Model Heavy-Duty Engines and Vehicles” and the

“California Exhaust Emission Standards and Test Procedures for 2004 and Subsequent

Model Heavy-Duty Diesel Engines and Vehicles,” incorporated by reference in section

1956.8(b), above.

For the 2005 and 2006 model years, these emission standards only apply to diesel engines

and vehicles. For 2007 and subsequent model year diesel engines used in medium-duty

vehicles, these emission standards are not applicable.

_____________________________________________________________________________

(5) Optional Standards for Complete Heavy-Duty Vehicles that Use

Heavy-Duty Diesel Engines. Manufacturers may request to group complete

heavy-duty diesel vehicles into the same test group as medium-duty diesel

vehicles certifying to the LEV III exhaust emission standards and test procedures

specified in title 13, CCR, §1961.2, so long as those complete heavy-duty diesel

As Amended: March 22, 2012

Date of Hearing: January 26-27, 2012

vehicles meet the most stringent LEV III standards to which any vehicle within

that test group certifies.

NOTE: Authority cited: Sections 39500, 39600, 39601, 43013, 43018, 43100, 43101, 43102,

43104, 43105, 43106, 43107 and 43806, Health and Safety Code; and Section 28114, Vehicle

Code. Reference: Sections 39002, 39003, 39500, 39667, 43000, 43009.5, 43013, 43017, 43018,

43100, 43101, 43101.5, 43102, 43104, 43105, 43106, 43107, 43202, 43204, 43205, 43205.5,

43206, 43210, 43211, 43212, 43213 and 43806, Health and Safety Code; and Section 28114,

Vehicle Code.

As Amended: March 22, 2012

Date of Hearing: January 26-27, 2012

§ 1960.1. Exhaust Emission Standards and Test Procedures - 1981 through

2006 Model Passenger Cars, Light-Duty Trucks, and Medium-Duty Vehicles.

1, 43101.5, 43102, 43104, 43105, 43106, 43107, 43202, 43204, 43205, 43205.5,

43206, 43210, 43211, 43212, 43213 and 43806, Health and Safety Code; and Section 28114,

Vehicle Code.

As Amended: March 22, 2012

Date of Hearing: January 26-27, 2012

§ 1960.1. Exhaust Emission Standards and Test Procedures - 1981 through

2006 Model Passenger Cars, Light-Duty Trucks, and Medium-Duty Vehicles.

(r)

4000-Mile Supplemental FTP Emission Standards. The

Supplemental Federal Test Procedure (SFTP) standards in this section are

represent the maximum SFTP exhaust emissions at 4,000 miles + 250 miles or

at the mileage determined by the manufacturer for emission-data vehicles in

accordance with the “California Exhaust Emission Standards and Test

Procedures for 1988 Through 2000 Model Passenger Cars, Light-Duty Trucks,

and Medium-Duty Vehicles,” as incorporated by reference in section 1960.1(k),

and with the “California 2001 through 2014 Model Criteria Pollutant Exhaust

Emission Standards and Test Procedures and for 2001 2009 through 2016 and

Subsequent Model Greenhouse Gas Exhaust Emission Standards and Test

Procedures for Passenger Cars, Light-Duty Trucks, and Medium-Duty Vehicles,”

as incorporated by reference in section 1961(d). The SFTP exhaust emission

levels from new 2001 through 2020 and subsequent model low-emission

vehicles, ultra-low-emission vehicles and super-ultra-low-emission vehicles in the

passenger car and light-duty truck class certifying to the LEV II exhaust emission

standards in section 1961, and new 2003 through 2020 model and subsequent

low-emission vehicles, ultra-low-emission vehicles, and super-ultra-low-emission

vehicles in the medium-duty class certifying to the LEV II exhaust emission

standards in section 1961, shall not exceed:

As Amended: March 22, 2012

Date of Hearing: January 26-27, 2012

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SFTP EXHAUST EMISSION STANDARDS

FOR LOW-EMISSION VEHICLES, ULTRA-LOW-EMISSION VEHICLES, AND

SUPER-ULTRA-LOW-EMISSION VEHICLES IN THE

low-emission

vehicles in the medium-duty class certifying to the LEV II exhaust emission

standards in section 1961, shall not exceed:

As Amended: March 22, 2012

Date of Hearing: January 26-27, 2012

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SFTP EXHAUST EMISSION STANDARDS

FOR LOW-EMISSION VEHICLES, ULTRA-LOW-EMISSION VEHICLES, AND

SUPER-ULTRA-LOW-EMISSION VEHICLES IN THE PASSENGER CAR,

LIGHT-DUTY TRUCK, AND MEDIUM-DUTY VEHICLE CLASSES

(grams per mile) 5,6,7,8,9,10,11

Vehicle

Type1

Gross Vehicle

Weight Rating

(lbs.)

Loaded Vehicle

Test Weight

(lbs.)2

US06 Test1

A/C Test1,45

NMHC34 + NOx1

CO1

NMHC34 + NOx1

CO1

All

Vehicles in this

category are tested

at their loaded

vehicle weight (curb

weight plus 300

lbs.)

0.14

8.0

0.20

2.7

LDT

< 6,000 lbs.

0-3750

Vehicles in this

category are tested

at their loaded

vehicle weight (curb

weight plus 300

lbs.)

0.14

8.0

0.20

2.7

3751-5750

Vehicles in this

category are tested

at their loaded

vehicle weight (curb

weight plus 300

lbs.)

0.25

10.5

0.27

3.5

MDV

6,001-8,500

lbs.2

3751-5750

Vehicles in this

category are tested

at their adjusted

loaded vehicle

weight (average of

curb weight and

GVWR)

0.40

10.5

0.31

3.5

5751-85003

Vehicles in this

category are tested

at their adjusted

loaded vehicle

weight (average of

curb weight and

GVWR)

0.60

11.8

0.44

4.0

Abbreviations and Definitions. For the purposes of this SFTP standards table only, the

following abbreviations and definitions apply:

“PC” means passenger car.

“LDT” means light-duty truck, defined as any motor vehicle rated at 6,000 pounds gross

vehicle weight or less, which is designed primarily for purposes of transportation of property

As Amended: March 22, 2012

Date of Hearing: January 26-27, 2012

or is a derivative of such a vehicle, or is available with special features enabling off-street or

off-highway operation and use

means passenger car.

“LDT” means light-duty truck, defined as any motor vehicle rated at 6,000 pounds gross

vehicle weight or less, which is designed primarily for purposes of transportation of property

As Amended: March 22, 2012

Date of Hearing: January 26-27, 2012

or is a derivative of such a vehicle, or is available with special features enabling off-street or

off-highway operation and use.

“MDV” means medium-duty truck, defined as any motor vehicle having a manufacturer’s

gross vehicle weight rating of greater than 6,000 pounds and less than 14,001 pounds,

except passenger cars.

“NMHC+NOx” means non-methane hydrocarbon plus oxides of nitrogen emissions.

“CO” means carbon monoxide emissions.

“US06” means the test cycle designed to evaluate emissions during aggressive and

microtransient driving.

“A/C” means air-conditioning.

For MDVs, “Loaded Vehicle Weight” shall mean “Test Weight,” which is the average of the

vehicle’s curb weight and gross vehicle weight.

Vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating over 8,500 pounds are exempted from the

requirements of this subsection.

Non-Methane Hydrocarbon Emissions. Hydrocarbon emissions shall be measured in

accordance with Part B (Determination of Non-Methane Hydrocarbon Mass Emissions by

Flame Ionization Detection) of the “California Non-Methane Organic Gas Test Procedures” as

incorporated by reference in section 1960.1(g)(1), note (3). For alcohol-fueled vehicles

certifying to these standards, including flexible-fuel vehicles when certifying on methanol or

ethanol, “Non-Methane Hydrocarbons” shall mean “Organic Material Non-Methane

Hydrocarbon Equivalent.”

A/C-on Specific Calibrations. A/C-on specific calibrations (e.g. air to fuel ratio, spark timing,

and exhaust gas recirculation), may be used which differ from A/C-off calibrations for given

engine operating conditions (e.g., engine speed, manifold pressure, coolant temperature, air

charge temperature, and any other parameters)

shall mean “Organic Material Non-Methane

Hydrocarbon Equivalent.”

A/C-on Specific Calibrations. A/C-on specific calibrations (e.g. air to fuel ratio, spark timing,

and exhaust gas recirculation), may be used which differ from A/C-off calibrations for given

engine operating conditions (e.g., engine speed, manifold pressure, coolant temperature, air

charge temperature, and any other parameters). Such calibrations must not unnecessarily

reduce the NMHC+NOx emission control effectiveness during A/C-on operation when the

vehicle is operated under conditions which may reasonably be expected to be encountered

during normal operation and use. If reductions in control system NMHC+NOx effectiveness

do occur as a result of such calibrations, the manufacturer shall, in the Application for

Certification, specify the circumstances under which such reductions do occur, and the

reason for the use of such calibrations resulting in such reductions in control system

effectiveness.

A/C-on specific “open-loop” or “commanded enrichment” air-fuel enrichment strategies (as

defined below), which differ from A/C-off “open-loop” or “commanded enrichment” air-fuel

enrichment strategies, may not be used, with the following exceptions: cold-start and warm-

up conditions, or, subject to Executive Officer approval, conditions requiring the protection of

the vehicle, occupants, engine, or emission control hardware. Other than these exceptions,

such strategies which are invoked based on manifold pressure, engine speed, throttle

position, or other engine parameters shall use the same engine parameter criteria for the

invoking of this air-fuel enrichment strategy and the same degree of enrichment regardless of

whether the A/C is on or off.

“Open-loop” or “commanded” air-fuel enrichment strategy is defined as enrichment of the air

to fuel ratio beyond stoichiometry for the purposes of increasing engine power output and the

protection of engine or emissions control hardware

same engine parameter criteria for the

invoking of this air-fuel enrichment strategy and the same degree of enrichment regardless of

whether the A/C is on or off.

“Open-loop” or “commanded” air-fuel enrichment strategy is defined as enrichment of the air

to fuel ratio beyond stoichiometry for the purposes of increasing engine power output and the

protection of engine or emissions control hardware. However, “closed-loop biasing,” defined

as small changes in the air-fuel ratio for the purposes of optimizing vehicle emissions or

driveability, shall not be considered an “open-loop” or “commanded” air-fuel enrichment

strategy. In addition, “transient” air-fuel enrichment strategy (or “tip-in” and “tip-out”

enrichment), defined as the temporary use of an air-fuel ratio rich of stoichiometry at the

beginning or duration of rapid throttle motion, shall not be considered an “open-loop” or

“commanded” air-fuel enrichment strategy.

SFTP. SFTP means the additional test procedure designed to measure emissions during

aggressive and microtransient driving, as described in section 86.159-00, Title 40, Code of

As Amended: March 22, 2012

Date of Hearing: January 26-27, 2012

Federal Regulations, as adopted October 22, 1996, over the US06 cycle, and also the test

procedure designed to measure urban driving emissions while the vehicle’s air conditioning

system is operating, as described in section 86.160-00, Title 40, Code of Federal

Regulations, as adopted October 22, 1996, over the SC03 cycle, except the test weight shall

be that specified in this subsection 1960.1(r), regardless of what may be specified in the

Code of Federal Regulations. These sections of the Code of Federal Regulations are

incorporated herein by reference.

Applicability to Alternative Fuel Vehicles. These SFTP standards do not apply to vehicles

certified on fuels other than gasoline and diesel fuel, but the standards do apply to the

gasoline and diesel fuel operation of flexible-fuel vehicles and dual-fuel vehicles

ecified in the

Code of Federal Regulations. These sections of the Code of Federal Regulations are

incorporated herein by reference.

Applicability to Alternative Fuel Vehicles. These SFTP standards do not apply to vehicles

certified on fuels other than gasoline and diesel fuel, but the standards do apply to the

gasoline and diesel fuel operation of flexible-fuel vehicles and dual-fuel vehicles.

Air to Fuel Ratio Requirement. With the exception of cold-start conditions, warm-up

conditions and rapid-throttle motion conditions (“tip-in” or “tip-out” conditions), the air to fuel

ratio shall not be richer at any time than, for a given engine operating condition (e.g., engine

speed, manifold pressure, coolant temperature, air charge temperature, and any other

parameters), the leanest air to fuel mixture required to obtain maximum torque (lean best

torque), with a tolerance of six percent of the fuel consumption. The Executive Officer may

approve a manufacturer’s request for approval to use additional enrichment in subsequent

testing if the manufacturer demonstrates that additional enrichment is needed to protect the

vehicle, occupants, engine, or emission control hardware.

“Lean-On-Cruise” Calibration Strategies. In the Application for Certification, the manufacturer

shall state whether any “lean-on-cruise” strategies are incorporated into the vehicle design. A

“lean-on-cruise” air-fuel calibration strategy is defined as the use of an air-fuel ratio

significantly greater than stoichiometry, during non-deceleration conditions at speeds above

40 mph. “Lean-on-cruise” air-fuel calibration strategies shall not be employed during vehicle

operation in normal driving conditions, including A/C-usage, unless at least one of the

following conditions is met:

1. Such strategies are substantially employed during the FTP or SFTP, or

2. Such strategies are demonstrated not to significantly reduce vehicle NMHC+NOx

emission control effectiveness over the operating conditions in which they are employed,

hall not be employed during vehicle

operation in normal driving conditions, including A/C-usage, unless at least one of the

following conditions is met:

1. Such strategies are substantially employed during the FTP or SFTP, or

2. Such strategies are demonstrated not to significantly reduce vehicle NMHC+NOx

emission control effectiveness over the operating conditions in which they are employed,

3. Such strategies are demonstrated to be necessary to protect the vehicle, occupants,

engine, or emission control hardware.

If the manufacturer proposes to use a “lean-on-cruise” calibration strategy, the manufacturer

shall specify the circumstances under which such a calibration would be used, and the

reason or reasons for the proposed use of such a calibration.

The above provisions shall not apply to vehicles powered by “lean-burn” engines or Diesel-

cycle engines. A “lean-burn” engine is defined as an Otto-cycle engine designed to run at an

air-fuel ratio significantly greater than stoichiometry during the large majority of its operation.

910 Phase-In Requirements. For the purposes of this 1960.1(r) section only, each manufacturer’s

PC and LDT fleet shall be defined as the total projected number of low-emission and ultra-

low-emission PCs and LDTs from 0-5750 pounds loaded vehicle weight sold in California.

Each manufacturer’s MDV fleet shall be defined as the total projected number of low-

emission, ultra-low-emission, and super-ultra-low-emission MDVs less than 8501 pounds

gross vehicle weight rating sold in California.

a. For the 2001 through 2014 model years, mManufacturers of PCs, LDTs, and MDVs,

except small volume manufacturers, shall certify a minimum percentage of their PC and

LDT fleet, and a minimum percentage of their MDV fleet, according to the following

phase-in schedule.

As Amended: March 22, 2012

Date of Hearing: January 26-27, 2012

Percentage

Model Year

PC, LDT

MDV

2001

2002

2003

2004

100

2005 through 2014 and

subsequent

100

PCs, LDTs, and MDVs,

except small volume manufacturers, shall certify a minimum percentage of their PC and

LDT fleet, and a minimum percentage of their MDV fleet, according to the following

phase-in schedule.

As Amended: March 22, 2012

Date of Hearing: January 26-27, 2012

Percentage

Model Year

PC, LDT

MDV

2001

2002

2003

2004

100

2005 through 2014 and

subsequent

100

b. Manufacturers may use an “Alternative or Equivalent Phase-in Schedule” to comply with

the phase-in requirements. An “Alternative Phase-in” is one that achieves at least

equivalent emission reductions by the end of the last model year of the scheduled phase-

in. Model-year emission reductions shall be calculated by multiplying the percent of

vehicles (based on the manufacturer’s projected California sales volume of the applicable

vehicle fleet) meeting the new requirements per model year by the number of model

years implemented prior to and including the last model year of the scheduled phase-in.

The “cumulative total” is the summation of the model-year emission reductions (e.g., a

four model-year 25/50/85/100 percent phase-in schedule would be calculated as: (25%*4

years) + (50%*3 years) + (85%*2 years) + (100%*1 year) = 520). Any alternative phase-

in that results in an equal or larger cumulative total than the required cumulative total by

the end of the last model year of the scheduled phase-in shall be considered acceptable

by the Executive Officer under the following conditions: 1) all vehicles subject to the

phase-in shall comply with the respective requirements in the last model year of the

required phase-in schedule and 2) if a manufacturer uses the optional phase-in

percentage determination in section 1960.1(q) note (9), the cumulative total of model-

year emission reductions as determined only for PCs and LDTs certified to this section

1960.1(r) must also be equal to or larger than the required cumulative total by end of the

2004 model year

quirements in the last model year of the

required phase-in schedule and 2) if a manufacturer uses the optional phase-in

percentage determination in section 1960.1(q) note (9), the cumulative total of model-

year emission reductions as determined only for PCs and LDTs certified to this section

1960.1(r) must also be equal to or larger than the required cumulative total by end of the

2004 model year. Manufacturers shall be allowed to include vehicles introduced before

the first model year of the scheduled phase-in (e.g., in the previous example, 10 percent

introduced one year before the scheduled phase-in begins would be calculated as:

(10%*5 years) and added to the cumulative total).

c. Small volume manufacturers of PCs, LDTs, and MDVs shall certify 100% of their PC and

LDT fleet in the 2004 through 2014 and subsequent model years, and 100% of their MDV

fleet in the 2005 through 2014 and subsequent model years.

101 Single-Roll Electric Dynamometer Requirement. For all vehicles certified to the SFTP

standards, a single-roll electric dynamometer or a dynamometer which produces equivalent

results, as set forth in the “California Exhaust Emission Standards and Test Procedures for

1988 Through 2000 and Subsequent Model Passenger Cars, Light-Duty Trucks, and

Medium-Duty Vehicles” as incorporated by reference in section 1960.1(k) or the “California

2001 through 2014 Model Criteria Pollutant Exhaust Emission Standards and Test

Procedures and 2009 through 2016 Model Greenhouse Gas Exhaust Emission Standards

and Test Procedures for Passenger Cars, Light-Duty Trucks, and Medium-Duty Vehicles,” as

incorporated by reference in section 1961(d), as applicable, must be used for all types of

emission testing to determine compliance with the associated emission standards.

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NOTE: Authority cited: Sections 39600, 39601, 43013, 43018, 43101, 43104 and 43105, Health

and Safety Code

Cars, Light-Duty Trucks, and Medium-Duty Vehicles,” as

incorporated by reference in section 1961(d), as applicable, must be used for all types of

emission testing to determine compliance with the associated emission standards.

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NOTE: Authority cited: Sections 39600, 39601, 43013, 43018, 43101, 43104 and 43105, Health

and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 39002, 39003, 39667, 43000, 43009.5, 43013, 43018,

43100, 43101, 43101.5, 43102, 43103, 43104, 43105, 43106, 43107 and 43204-43205.5, Health

and Safety Code.

As Amended: March 22, 2012

Date of Hearing: January 26-27, 2012

§ 1961. Exhaust Emission Standards and Test Procedures - 2004 through

2019 and Subsequent Model Passenger Cars, Light-Duty Trucks, and

Medium-Duty Vehicles.

Introduction. This section 1961 contains the California “LEV II” exhaust emission

standards for 2004 through 2019 and subsequent model passenger cars, light-

duty trucks and medium-duty vehicles. A manufacturer must demonstrate

compliance with the exhaust standards in section 1961(a) applicable to specific

test groups, and with the composite phase-in requirements in section 1961(b)

applicable to the manufacturer’s entire fleet. Section 1961(b) also includes the

manufacturer’s fleet-wide composite phase-in requirements for the 2001 - 2003

model years.

(a)

Exhaust Emission Standards.

(1)

“LEV II” Exhaust Standards

ompliance with the exhaust standards in section 1961(a) applicable to specific

test groups, and with the composite phase-in requirements in section 1961(b)

applicable to the manufacturer’s entire fleet. Section 1961(b) also includes the

manufacturer’s fleet-wide composite phase-in requirements for the 2001 - 2003

model years.

(a)

Exhaust Emission Standards.

(1)

“LEV II” Exhaust Standards. The following standards are represent

the maximum exhaust emissions for the intermediate and full useful life from new

2004 through 2019 and subsequent model-year “LEV II” LEVs, ULEVs, and

SULEVs, including fuel-flexible, bi-fuel and dual fuel vehicles when operating on

the gaseous or alcohol fuel they are designed to use.: 2015 – 2019 model-year

LEV II LEV vehicles may be certified to the NMOG+NOx numerical values for

LEV160, LEV395, or LEV630, as applicable, in subsection 1961.2(a)(1) and the

corresponding NMOG+NOx numerical values in subsection 1961.2(a)(4), in lieu

of the separate NMOG and NOx exhaust emission standards in this subsection

(a)(1) and subsection (a)(4); LEV II ULEV vehicles may be certified to the

NMOG+NOx numerical values for ULEV125, ULEV340, or ULEV570, as

applicable, in subsection 1961.2(a)(1) and the corresponding NMOG+NOx

numerical values in subsection 1961.2(a)(4), in lieu of the separate NMOG and

NOx exhaust emission standards in this subsection (a)(1) and the corresponding

NMOG+NOx numerical values in subsection (a)(4); and LEV II SULEV vehicles

may be certified to the NMOG+NOx numerical values for SULEV30, SULEV170,

or SULEV230, as applicable, in subsection 1961.2(a)(1) and the corresponding

NMOG+NOx numerical values in subsection 1961.2(a)(4), in lieu of the separate

NMOG and NOx exhaust emission standards in this subsection (a)(1) and the

corresponding NMOG+NOx numerical values in subsection (a)(4)

ion (a)(4); and LEV II SULEV vehicles

may be certified to the NMOG+NOx numerical values for SULEV30, SULEV170,

or SULEV230, as applicable, in subsection 1961.2(a)(1) and the corresponding

NMOG+NOx numerical values in subsection 1961.2(a)(4), in lieu of the separate

NMOG and NOx exhaust emission standards in this subsection (a)(1) and the

corresponding NMOG+NOx numerical values in subsection (a)(4).

As Amended: March 22, 2012

Date of Hearing: January 26-27, 2012

LEV II Exhaust Mass Emission Standards for New 2004 through 2019 and

Subsequent Model

LEVs, ULEVs, and SULEVs

in the Passenger Car, Light-Duty Truck and Medium-Duty Vehicle Classes

Vehicle Type

Durability

Vehicle

Basis (mi)

Vehicle

Emission

Category

NMOG

(g/mi)

Carbon

Monoxide

(g/mi)

Oxides

Nitrogen

(g/mi)

Formaldehyde

(mg/mi)

Particulates

(g/mi)

All PCs;

LDTs 8500 lbs. GVWR

or less

Vehicles in this category

are tested at their

loaded vehicle weight

50,000

LEV

0.075

3.4

0.05

n/a

LEV,

Option 1

0.075

3.4

0.07

n/a

ULEV

0.040

1.7

0.05

n/a

120,000

LEV

0.090

4.2

0.07

0.01

LEV,

Option 1

0.090

4.2

0.10

0.01

ULEV

0.055

2.1

0.07

0.01

SULEV

0.010

1.0

0.02

0.01

150,000

(Optional)

LEV

0.090

4.2

0.07

0.01

LEV,

Option 1

0.090

4.2

0.10

0.01

ULEV

0.055

2.1

0.07

0.01

SULEV

0.010

1.0

0.02

0.01

MDVs

8501 - 10,000 lbs.

GVWR

Vehicles in this category

are tested at their

adjusted loaded vehicle

weight

120,000

LEV

0.195

6.4

0.2

0.12

ULEV

0.143

6.4

0.2

0.06

SULEV

0.100

3.2

0.1

0.06

150,000

(Optional)

LEV

0.195

6.4

0.2

0.12

ULEV

0.143

6.4

0.2

0.06

SULEV

0.100

3.2

0.1

0.06

MDVs

10,001-14,000 lbs.

GVWR

Vehicles in this category

are tested at their

adjusted loaded vehicle

weight

120,000

LEV

0.230

7.3

0.4

0.12

ULEV

0.167

7.3

0.4

0.06

SULEV

0.117

3.7

0.2

0.06

150,000

(Optional)

LEV

0.230

7.3

0.4

0.12

ULEV

0.167

7.3

0.4

0.06

SULEV

0.117

3.7

0.2

0.06

As Amended: March 22, 2012

Date of Hearing: January 26-27, 2012

SULEV

0.100

3.2

0.1

0.06

MDVs

10,001-14,000 lbs.

GVWR

Vehicles in this category

are tested at their

adjusted loaded vehicle

weight

120,000

LEV

0.230

7.3

0.4

0.12

ULEV

0.167

7.3

0.4

0.06

SULEV

0.117

3.7

0.2

0.06

150,000

(Optional)

LEV

0.230

7.3

0.4

0.12

ULEV

0.167

7.3

0.4

0.06

SULEV

0.117

3.7

0.2

0.06

As Amended: March 22, 2012

Date of Hearing: January 26-27, 2012

(3)

LEV II NMOG Standards for Bi-Fuel, Fuel-Flexible and Dual-Fuel

Vehicles Operating on Gasoline. For fuel-flexible, bi-fuel, and dual-fuel PCs,

LDTs and MDVs, compliance with the NMOG exhaust mass emission standards

shall be based on exhaust emission tests both when the vehicle is operated on

the gaseous or alcohol fuel it is designed to use, and when the vehicle is

operated on gasoline. A manufacturer must demonstrate compliance with the

applicable exhaust mass emission standards for NMOG, CO, NOx, and

formaldehyde set forth in the table in section 1961(a)(1) when certifying the

vehicle for operation on the gaseous or alcohol fuel.

The following standards are represent the maximum NMOG emissions when the

vehicle is operating on gasoline. A manufacturer shall not apply a reactivity

adjustment factor to the exhaust NMOG mass emission result when operating on

gasoline. A manufacturer may measure NMHC in lieu of NMOG when fuel-

flexible, bi-fuel, and dual-fuel vehicles are operated on gasoline, in accordance

with the test procedures incorporated by reference in section 1961(d). Testing at

50oF is not required for fuel-flexible, bi-fuel, and dual-fuel vehicles when

operating on gasoline. The applicable CO, NOx, and formaldehyde standards

are set forth in section 1961(a)(1).

LEV II NMOG Standards for Bi-Fuel, Fuel-Flexible, and

Dual-Fuel Vehicles

Operating on Gasoline

(g/mi)

Vehicle Type

Vehicle

Emission

Category

Durability Vehicle Basis

50,000 mi

120,000

All PCs;

LDTs, 0-8500 lbs. GVWR

LEV

0.125

0.156

ULEV

0.075

0.090

SULEV

0.010

0.040

MDVs, 8501-10,000 lbs

rating on gasoline. The applicable CO, NOx, and formaldehyde standards

are set forth in section 1961(a)(1).

LEV II NMOG Standards for Bi-Fuel, Fuel-Flexible, and

Dual-Fuel Vehicles

Operating on Gasoline

(g/mi)

Vehicle Type

Vehicle

Emission

Category

Durability Vehicle Basis

50,000 mi

120,000

All PCs;

LDTs, 0-8500 lbs. GVWR

LEV

0.125

0.156

ULEV

0.075

0.090

SULEV

0.010

0.040

MDVs, 8501-10,000 lbs.

GVWR

LEV

n/a

0.230

ULEV

n/a

0.167

SULEV

n/a

0.117

MDVs, 10,001-14,000

lbs. GVWR

LEV

n/a

0.280

ULEV

n/a

0.195

SULEV

n/a

0.143

As Amended: March 22, 2012

Date of Hearing: January 26-27, 2012

(4)

LEV II 50°F Exhaust Emission Standards. All LEV II light- and

medium-duty LEVs, ULEVs, and SULEVs must demonstrate compliance with the

following exhaust emission standards for NMOG and formaldehyde (HCHO)

measured on the FTP (40 CFR, Part 86, Subpart B) conducted at a nominal test

temperature of 50°F, as modified by Part II, Section C of the “California 2001

through 2014 Model Criteria Pollutant Exhaust Emission Standards and Test

Procedures and for 2001 2009 through 2016 and Subsequent Model

Greenhouse Gas Exhaust Emission Standards and Test Procedures for

Passenger Cars, Light-Duty Trucks, and Medium-Duty Vehicles” incorporated by

reference in section 1961(d). The NMOG mass emission result shall be

multiplied by the applicable reactivity adjustment factor, if any, prior to comparing

to the applicable adjusted 50,000 mile certification standards set forth below

6 and Subsequent Model

Greenhouse Gas Exhaust Emission Standards and Test Procedures for

Passenger Cars, Light-Duty Trucks, and Medium-Duty Vehicles” incorporated by

reference in section 1961(d). The NMOG mass emission result shall be

multiplied by the applicable reactivity adjustment factor, if any, prior to comparing

to the applicable adjusted 50,000 mile certification standards set forth below. A

manufacturer may demonstrate compliance with the NMOG and HCHO

certification standards contained in this subparagraph by measuring NMHC

exhaust emissions or issuing a statement of compliance for HCHO in accordance

with Section D.1, subparagraph (p) and Section G.3.1.2, respectively, of the

“California 2001 through 2014 Model Criteria Pollutant Exhaust Emission

Standards and Test Procedures and for 2001 2009 through 2016 and

Subsequent Model Greenhouse Gas Exhaust Emission Standards and Test

Procedures for Passenger Cars, Light-Duty Trucks, and Medium-Duty Vehicles”

incorporated by reference in section 1961(d). Emissions of CO and NOx

measured at 50°F shall not exceed the standards set forth in §1961(a)(1)

applicable to vehicles of the same emission category and vehicle type subject to

a cold soak and emission test at 68° to 86°F. Natural gas and diesel-fueled

vehicles are exempt from the 50°F test requirements.

Vehicle Weight

Class

Vehicle Emission Category (g/mi)

LEV

ULEV

SULEV

NMOG

HCHO

NMOG

HCHO

NMOG

HCHO

PCs; LDTs 0-8500

lbs. GVWR

0.150

0.030

0.080

0.016

0.020 0.008

MDVs 8501-10,000 lbs.

GVWR

0.390

0.064

0.286

0.032

0.200 0.016

MDVs 10,001-14,000 lbs.

GVWR

0.460

0.080

0.334

0.042

0.234 0.020

As Amended: March 22, 2012

Date of Hearing: January 26-27, 2012

e exempt from the 50°F test requirements.

Vehicle Weight

Class

Vehicle Emission Category (g/mi)

LEV

ULEV

SULEV

NMOG

HCHO

NMOG

HCHO

NMOG

HCHO

PCs; LDTs 0-8500

lbs. GVWR

0.150

0.030

0.080

0.016

0.020 0.008

MDVs 8501-10,000 lbs.

GVWR

0.390

0.064

0.286

0.032

0.200 0.016

MDVs 10,001-14,000 lbs.

GVWR

0.460

0.080

0.334

0.042

0.234 0.020

As Amended: March 22, 2012

Date of Hearing: January 26-27, 2012

(5)

LEV II Cold CO Standard. The following standards are represent

the 50,000 mile cold temperature exhaust carbon monoxide emission levels from

new 2001 through 2019 and subsequent model-year LEV II passenger cars,

light-duty trucks, and medium-duty vehicles:

2001 THROUGH 2019 AND SUBSEQUENT MODEL-YEAR COLD

TEMPERATURE

CARBON MONOXIDE EXHAUST EMISSIONS STANDARDS FOR LEV II

PASSENGER CARS, LIGHT-DUTY TRUCKS, AND MEDIUM-DUTY VEHICLES

(grams per mile)

Vehicle Type

Carbon

Monoxide

All PCs, LDTs 0-3750 lbs. LVW;

10.0

LDTs, 3751 lbs. LVW - 8500 lbs. GVWR;

LEV I and Tier 1 MDVs 8500 lbs. GVWR

and less

12.5

These standards are applicable to vehicles tested at a nominal temperature of

20oF (-7oC) in accordance with 40 CFR Part 86 Subpart C, as amended by the

“California 2001 through 2014 Model Criteria Pollutant Exhaust Emission

Standards and Test Procedures and for 2001 2009 through 2016 and

Subsequent Model Greenhouse Gas Exhaust Emission Standards and Test

Procedures for Passenger Cars, Light-Duty Trucks, and Medium-Duty Vehicles”

incorporated by reference in section 1961(d). Natural gas, diesel-fueled, and

zero-emission vehicles are exempt from these standards.

(7)

Supplemental Federal Test Procedure (SFTP) Off-Cycle Emission

Standards. The SFTP exhaust emission levels from new 2004 through 2019 and

subsequent model LEV II LEVs, ULEVs, and SULEVs shall not exceed the

standards set forth in section 1960.1(r).

les”

incorporated by reference in section 1961(d). Natural gas, diesel-fueled, and

zero-emission vehicles are exempt from these standards.

(7)

Supplemental Federal Test Procedure (SFTP) Off-Cycle Emission

Standards. The SFTP exhaust emission levels from new 2004 through 2019 and

subsequent model LEV II LEVs, ULEVs, and SULEVs shall not exceed the

standards set forth in section 1960.1(r).

(8)

Requirements for Vehicles Certified to the Optional 150,000 Mile

Standards.

(B) Requirement to Generate a Partial ZEV Allowance. A vehicle that

is certified to the 150,000 mile SULEV standards shall also generate a partial

ZEV allocation according to the criteria set forth in section C.3 of the “California

Exhaust Emission Standards and Test Procedures for 2005 through 2008 and

As Amended: March 22, 2012

Date of Hearing: January 26-27, 2012

Subsequent Model Zero-Emission Vehicles, and 2001 through 2008 and

Subsequent Model Hybrid Electric Vehicles, in the Passenger Car, Light-Duty

Truck, and Medium-Duty Vehicle Classes,” incorporated by reference in section

1962, the “California Exhaust Emission Standards and Test Procedures for 2009

through 2017 Model Zero-Emission Vehicles and Hybrid Electric Vehicles, in the

Passenger Car, Light-Duty Truck, and Medium-Duty Vehicle Classes,”

incorporated by reference in section 1962.1, or the “California Exhaust Emission

Standards and Test Procedures for 2018 and Subsequent Model Zero-Emission

Vehicles and Hybrid Electric Vehicles, in the Passenger Car, Light-Duty Truck,

and Medium-Duty Vehicle Classes,” incorporated by reference in section

1962.2,as applicable.

assenger Car, Light-Duty Truck, and Medium-Duty Vehicle Classes,”

incorporated by reference in section 1962.1, or the “California Exhaust Emission

Standards and Test Procedures for 2018 and Subsequent Model Zero-Emission

Vehicles and Hybrid Electric Vehicles, in the Passenger Car, Light-Duty Truck,

and Medium-Duty Vehicle Classes,” incorporated by reference in section

1962.2,as applicable.

(14) When a Federally-Certified Vehicle Model is Required in California.

(A) General Requirement. Whenever a manufacturer federally-certifies

a 2004 through 2014 or subsequent model-year passenger car, light-duty truck or

medium-duty vehicle model to the standards for a particular emissions bin that

are more stringent than the standards for an applicable California emission

category, the equivalent California model may only be certified to (i) the

California standards for a vehicle emissions category that are at least as

stringent as the standards for the corresponding federal emissions bin, or (ii) the

exhaust emission standards to which the federal model is certified. However,

where the federal exhaust emission standards for the particular emissions bin

and the California standards for a vehicle emissions category are equally

stringent, the California model may only be certified to either the California

standards for that vehicle emissions category or more stringent California

standards. The federal emission bins are those contained in Tables S04-1 and

S04-2 of 40 CFR §86.1811-04(c) as adopted February 10, 2000. The criteria for

applying this requirement are set forth in Part I. Section H.1 of the “California

2001 through 2014 Model Criteria Pollutant Exhaust Emission Standards and

Test Procedures and for 2001 2009 through 2016 and Subsequent Model

Greenhouse Gas Exhaust Emission Standards and Test Procedures for

Passenger Cars, Light-Duty Trucks, and Medium-Duty Vehicles,” as incorporated

by reference in section 1961(d).

this requirement are set forth in Part I. Section H.1 of the “California

2001 through 2014 Model Criteria Pollutant Exhaust Emission Standards and

Test Procedures and for 2001 2009 through 2016 and Subsequent Model

Greenhouse Gas Exhaust Emission Standards and Test Procedures for

Passenger Cars, Light-Duty Trucks, and Medium-Duty Vehicles,” as incorporated

by reference in section 1961(d).

(b)

Emission Standards Phase-In Requirements for Manufacturers.

As Amended: March 22, 2012

Date of Hearing: January 26-27, 2012

(1)

Fleet Average NMOG Requirements for Passenger Cars and Light-

Duty Trucks.

(A) The fleet average non-methane organic gas exhaust mass

emission values from the passenger cars and light-duty trucks certified to the Tier

1, LEV I, and LEV II standards that are produced and delivered for sale in

California each model year from 2001 through 2014 by a manufacturer other than

a small volume manufacturer or an independent low volume manufacturer shall

not exceed:

FLEET AVERAGE NON-METHANE ORGANIC GAS

EXHAUST MASS EMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR

LIGHT-DUTY VEHICLE WEIGHT CLASSES

(50,000 mile Durability Vehicle Basis)

Model Year

Fleet Average NMOG (grams per mile)

All PCs;

LDTs 0-3750 lbs.

LVW

LDTs

3751 lbs. LVW - 8500 lbs.

GVW

2001

0.070

0.098

2002

0.068

0.095

2003

0.062

0.093

2004

0.053

0.085

2005

0.049

0.076

2006

0.046

0.062

2007

0.043

0.055

2008

0.040

0.050

2009

0.038

0.047

2010 through

20141 +

0.035

0.043

1 For the 2014 model year only, a manufacturer may comply with the fleet average NMOG+NOx

values in subsection 1961.2(b)(1)(A) in lieu of complying with the NMOG fleet average values in

this table. A manufacturer must either comply with the NMOG+NOx fleet average requirements

for both its PC/LDT1 fleet and its LDT2/MDPV fleet or comply with the NMOG fleet average

requirements for both its PC/LDT1 fleet and its LDT2/MDPV fleet. A manufacturer must calculate

its fleet average NMOG+NOx values using the applicable full useful life standards.

(B)

Calculation of Fleet Average NMOG Value.

ble. A manufacturer must either comply with the NMOG+NOx fleet average requirements

for both its PC/LDT1 fleet and its LDT2/MDPV fleet or comply with the NMOG fleet average

requirements for both its PC/LDT1 fleet and its LDT2/MDPV fleet. A manufacturer must calculate

its fleet average NMOG+NOx values using the applicable full useful life standards.

(B)

Calculation of Fleet Average NMOG Value.

Basic Calculation.

As Amended: March 22, 2012

Date of Hearing: January 26-27, 2012

The applicable emission standards to be used in the above

equations are as follows:

Model Year

Emission

Category

Emission Standard Value

All PCs;

LDTs 0-3750 lbs.

LVW

LDTs

3751-5750 lbs.

LVW

2001 through 2014 and

subsequent (§1960.5 “AB

965” vehicles only)

All

Federal Emission

Standard to which

Vehicle is Certified

Federal Emission

Standard to

which Vehicle is

Certified

2001 - 2003

(§1960.1(f)(2))

Tier 1

0.25

0.32

2001 - 2006 model year

vehicles certified to the

“LEV I” standards in

§1960.1(g)(1) (For TLEVs,

2001 - 2003 model years

only)

TLEVs

0.125

0.160

LEVs

0.075

0.100

ULEVs

0.040

0.050

Model Year

Emission

Category

All PCs;

LDTs 0-3750 lbs.

LVW

LDTs 3751 lbs.

LVW - 8500 lbs.

GVW

2004 through 2014 and

subsequent model year

vehicles certified to the

“LEV II” standards in

§1961(a)(1)

LEVs

0.075

ULEVs

0.040

SULEVs

0.01

2004 through 2014 and

subsequent model year

vehicles certified to the

optional 150,000 mile

“LEV II” standards for PCs

and LDTs in 1961(a)(1)

LEVs

0.064

ULEVs

0.034

SULEVs

0.0085

Federally-Certified Vehicles

GVW

2004 through 2014 and

subsequent model year

vehicles certified to the

“LEV II” standards in

§1961(a)(1)

LEVs

0.075

ULEVs

0.040

SULEVs

0.01

2004 through 2014 and

subsequent model year

vehicles certified to the

optional 150,000 mile

“LEV II” standards for PCs

and LDTs in 1961(a)(1)

LEVs

0.064

ULEVs

0.034

SULEVs

0.0085

Federally-Certified Vehicles. A vehicle certified to the

federal standards for a federal exhaust emissions bin in accordance with Section

H.1 of the “California 2001 through 2014 Model Criteria Pollutant Exhaust

Emission Standards and Test Procedures and for 2001 2009 through 2016 and

Subsequent Model Greenhouse Gas Exhaust Emission Standards and Test

Procedures for Passenger Cars, Light-Duty Trucks, and Medium-Duty Vehicles,”

as incorporated by reference in section 1961(d), shall use the corresponding

As Amended: March 22, 2012

Date of Hearing: January 26-27, 2012

intermediate useful life NMOG standard to which the vehicle is deemed certified

in the fleet average calculation.

(C)

Requirements for Small Volume Manufacturers.

In 2001 through 2006 model years, a small volume

manufacturer shall not exceed a fleet average NMOG value of 0.075 g/mi for

PCs and LDTs from 0-3750 lbs. LVW or 0.100 g/mi for LDTs from 3751-5750 lbs.

LVW calculated in accordance with section 1961(b)(1)(B). In 2007 through 2014

and subsequent model years, a small volume manufacturer shall not exceed a

fleet average NMOG value of 0.075 for PCs and LDTs from 0-3750 lbs. LVW or

0.075 for LDTs from 3751 lbs. LVW - 8500 lbs. GVW calculated in accordance

with section 1961(b)(1)(B).

(D)

Phase-in Requirements for Independent Low Volume

Manufacturers. In 2001 through 2006 model years, an independent low volume

manufacturer shall not exceed a fleet average NMOG value of 0.075 g/mi for

PCs and LDTs from 0-3750 lbs. LVW or 0.100 g/mi for LDTs from 3751-5750 lbs.

LVW calculated in accordance with section 1961(b)(1)(B)

W calculated in accordance

with section 1961(b)(1)(B).

(D)

Phase-in Requirements for Independent Low Volume

Manufacturers. In 2001 through 2006 model years, an independent low volume

manufacturer shall not exceed a fleet average NMOG value of 0.075 g/mi for

PCs and LDTs from 0-3750 lbs. LVW or 0.100 g/mi for LDTs from 3751-5750 lbs.

LVW calculated in accordance with section 1961(b)(1)(B). In 2007 through 2014

and subsequent model years, an independent low volume manufacturer shall not

exceed a fleet average NMOG value of 0.060 for PCs and LDTs from 0-3750 lbs.

LVW or 0.065 g/mi for LDTs from 3751 lbs. LVW - 8500 lbs. GVW calculated in

accordance with section 1961(b)(1)(B).

(3)

Medium-Duty Vehicle Phase-In Requirements.

(A) A manufacturer of MDVs, other than a small volume manufacturer,

shall certify an equivalent percentage of its MDV fleet according to the following

phase-in schedule:

As Amended: March 22, 2012

Date of Hearing: January 26-27, 2012

Model

Year

Vehicles Certified to

§1960.1(h)(1), (h)(2),

and §1961(a)(1) (%)

Vehicles Certified to

§1956.8(g) or (h)

(%)

LEV

ULEV

Tier 1

LEV

ULEV

2001

100

2002

100

2003

100

2004

through

2014 +

100

(B) Phase-In Requirements for LEV II MDVs. For the 2004 through

2006 model years, a manufacturer, other than a small volume manufacturer must

phase-in at least one test group per model year to the MDV LEV II standards. All

2007 through 2014 and subsequent model year MDVs, including those produced

by a small volume manufacturer, are subject to the LEV II MDV standards.

Beginning in the 2005 model year, all medium-duty engines certified to the

optional medium-duty engine standards in title 13, CCR §1956.8(c) or (h),

including those produced by a small volume manufacturer, must meet the

standards set forth in title 13, CCR §1956.8(c) or (h), as applicable

l year MDVs, including those produced

by a small volume manufacturer, are subject to the LEV II MDV standards.

Beginning in the 2005 model year, all medium-duty engines certified to the

optional medium-duty engine standards in title 13, CCR §1956.8(c) or (h),

including those produced by a small volume manufacturer, must meet the

standards set forth in title 13, CCR §1956.8(c) or (h), as applicable. A

manufacturer that elects to certify to the Option 1 or Option 2 federal standards

as set forth in 40 CFR §86.005-10(f) is not subject to these phase-in

requirements.

and subsequent model years, each manufacturer’s MDV fleet shall be defined as

the total number of California-certified MDVs produced and delivered for sale in

California. The percentages shall be applied to the manufacturers’ total

production of California-certified medium-duty vehicles delivered for sale in

California. For the 2005 through 2014 and subsequent model years, a

manufacturer that elects to certify to the optional medium-duty engine standards

in title 13, CCR, §1956.8(c) or (h) shall not count those engines in the

manufacturer’s total production of California-certified medium-duty vehicles for

purposes of this subsection.

(E)

For a manufacturer that elects to certify to the optional medium-

duty engine standards in title 13, CCR §1956.8(c) or (h), all such 2005 through

2014 and subsequent model year MDVs, including those produced by a small

volume manufacturer, shall be subject to the emissions averaging provisions

applicable to heavy-duty diesel or Otto-cycle engines as set forth in the

As Amended: March 22, 2012

Date of Hearing: January 26-27, 2012

“California Exhaust Emission Standards and Test Procedures for 2004 and

Subsequent Model Heavy-Duty Otto-Cycle Engines,” or the “California Exhaust

Emission Standards and Test Procedures for 2004 and Subsequent Model

Heavy-Duty Diesel Engines, incorporated by reference in §1956.8(b) or (d), as

applicable.

ines as set forth in the

As Amended: March 22, 2012

Date of Hearing: January 26-27, 2012

“California Exhaust Emission Standards and Test Procedures for 2004 and

Subsequent Model Heavy-Duty Otto-Cycle Engines,” or the “California Exhaust

Emission Standards and Test Procedures for 2004 and Subsequent Model

Heavy-Duty Diesel Engines, incorporated by reference in §1956.8(b) or (d), as

applicable.

(1)

Calculation of NMOG Credits for Passenger Cars and Light-Duty

Trucks. In 2001 through 2014 and subsequent model years, a manufacturer that

achieves fleet average NMOG values lower than the fleet average NMOG

requirement for the corresponding model year shall receive credits in units of

g/mi NMOG determined as:

[(Fleet Average NMOG Requirement) - (Manufacturer’s Fleet Average NMOG

Value)] x

(Total No. of Vehicles Produced and Delivered for Sale in California, Including

ZEVs and HEVs).

A manufacturer with 2001 through 2014 and subsequent model year fleet

average NMOG values greater than the fleet average requirement for the

corresponding model year shall receive debits in units of g/mi NMOG equal to the

amount of negative credits determined by the aforementioned equation. For the

2001 through 2014 and subsequent model years, the total g/mi NMOG credits or

debits earned for PCs and LDTs 0-3750 lbs. LVW, for LDTs 3751-5750 lbs. LVW

and for LDTs 3751 lbs. LVW - 8500 lbs. GVW shall be summed together. The

resulting amount shall constitute the g/mi NMOG credits or debits accrued by the

manufacturer for the model year.

credits determined by the aforementioned equation. For the

2001 through 2014 and subsequent model years, the total g/mi NMOG credits or

debits earned for PCs and LDTs 0-3750 lbs. LVW, for LDTs 3751-5750 lbs. LVW

and for LDTs 3751 lbs. LVW - 8500 lbs. GVW shall be summed together. The

resulting amount shall constitute the g/mi NMOG credits or debits accrued by the

manufacturer for the model year.

(2)

Calculation of Vehicle Equivalent NMOG Credits for Medium-Duty

Vehicles.

(A) In 2001 through 2014 and subsequent model years, a manufacturer

that produces and delivers for sale in California MDVs in excess of the equivalent

requirements for LEVs, ULEVs and/or SULEVs certified to the exhaust emission

standards set forth in section 1961(a)(1) or to the exhaust emission standards set

forth in Title 13, CCR, Section 1956.8(h) shall receive “Vehicle-Equivalent

Credits” (or “VECs”) calculated in accordance with the following equation, where

the term “produced” means produced and delivered for sale in California:

(3)

Procedure for Offsetting Debits.

(A) A manufacturer shall equalize emission debits by earning g/mi

NMOG emission credits or VECs in an amount equal to the g/mi NMOG debits or

As Amended: March 22, 2012

Date of Hearing: January 26-27, 2012

VEDs, or by submitting a commensurate amount of g/mi NMOG credits or VECs

to the Executive Officer that were earned previously or acquired from another

manufacturer. For 2001 through 2003 and for 2007 through 2014 and

subsequent model years, manufacturers shall equalize emission debits by the

end of the following model year. For 2004 through 2006 model years, a

manufacturer shall equalize NMOG debits for PCs and LDTs and LEV II MDVs

within three model years and prior to the end of the 2007 model year

e earned previously or acquired from another

manufacturer. For 2001 through 2003 and for 2007 through 2014 and

subsequent model years, manufacturers shall equalize emission debits by the

end of the following model year. For 2004 through 2006 model years, a

manufacturer shall equalize NMOG debits for PCs and LDTs and LEV II MDVs

within three model years and prior to the end of the 2007 model year. If emission

debits are not equalized within the specified time period, the manufacturer shall

be subject to the Health and Safety Code section 43211 civil penalty applicable

to a manufacturer which sells a new motor vehicle that does not meet the

applicable emission standards adopted by the state board. The cause of action

shall be deemed to accrue when the emission debits are not equalized by the

end of the specified time period. For the purposes of Health and Safety Code

section 43211, the number of passenger cars and light-duty trucks not meeting

the state board’s emission standards shall be determined by dividing the total

amount of g/mi NMOG emission debits for the model year by the g/mi NMOG

fleet average requirement for PCs and LDTs 0-3750 lbs. LVW applicable for the

model year in which the debits were first incurred and the number of medium-

duty vehicles not meeting the state board’s emission standards shall be equal to

the amount of VEDs incurred.

(d)

Test Procedures. The certification requirements and test procedures

for determining compliance with the emission standards in this section are set

forth in the “California 2001 through 2014 Model Criteria Pollutant Exhaust

Emission Standards and Test Procedures and for 2001 2009 through 2016 and

Subsequent Model Greenhouse Gas Exhaust Emission Standards and Test

Procedures for Passenger Cars, Light-Duty Trucks, and Medium-Duty Vehicles,”

as amended September 27, 2010 March 22, 2012, and the “California Non-

Methane Organic Gas Test Procedures,” as amended July 30, 2002 March 22,

2012, which are incorporated herein by reference

andards and Test Procedures and for 2001 2009 through 2016 and

Subsequent Model Greenhouse Gas Exhaust Emission Standards and Test

Procedures for Passenger Cars, Light-Duty Trucks, and Medium-Duty Vehicles,”

as amended September 27, 2010 March 22, 2012, and the “California Non-

Methane Organic Gas Test Procedures,” as amended July 30, 2002 March 22,

2012, which are incorporated herein by reference. In the case of hybrid electric

vehicles and on-board fuel-fired heaters, the certification requirements and test

procedures for determining compliance with the emission standards in this

section are set forth in the “California Exhaust Emission Standards and Test

Procedures for 2005 through 2008 Model Zero-Emission Vehicles, and 2001

through 2008 Model Hybrid Electric Vehicles, in the Passenger Car, Light-Duty

Truck and Medium-Duty Vehicle Classes,” incorporated by reference in section

1962, and the “California Exhaust Emission Standards and Test Procedures for

2009 through 2017 and Subsequent Model Zero-Emission Vehicles and Hybrid

Electric Vehicles, in the Passenger Car, Light-Duty Truck and Medium-Duty

Vehicle Classes,” incorporated by reference in section 1962.1, and the “California

Exhaust Emission Standards and Test Procedures for 2018 and Subsequent

Model Zero-Emission Vehicles and Hybrid Electric Vehicles, in the Passenger

Car, Light-Duty Truck and Medium-Duty Vehicle Classes” incorporated by

reference in section 1962.2.

As Amended: March 22, 2012

Date of Hearing: January 26-27, 2012

NOTE: Authority cited: Sections 39500, 39600, 39601, 43013, 43018, 43101, 43104, and

43105, and 43106, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 39002, 39003, 39667, 43000,

43009.5, 43013, 43018, 43100, 43101, 43101.5, 43102, 43104, 43105, 43106, 43204 and 43205,

Health and Safety Code.

As Amended: March 22, 2012

Date of Hearing: January 26-27, 2012

§ 1961.1

January 26-27, 2012

NOTE: Authority cited: Sections 39500, 39600, 39601, 43013, 43018, 43101, 43104, and

43105, and 43106, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 39002, 39003, 39667, 43000,

43009.5, 43013, 43018, 43100, 43101, 43101.5, 43102, 43104, 43105, 43106, 43204 and 43205,

Health and Safety Code.

As Amended: March 22, 2012

Date of Hearing: January 26-27, 2012

§ 1961.1. Greenhouse Gas Exhaust Emission Standards and Test

Procedures - 2009 through 2016 and Subsequent Model Passenger Cars,

Light-Duty Trucks, and Medium-Duty Vehicles.

(a)

Greenhouse Gas Emission Requirements. The greenhouse gas

emission levels from new 2009 through 2016 and subsequent model year

passenger cars, light-duty trucks, and medium-duty passenger vehicles shall not

exceed the following requirements. Light-duty trucks from 3751 lbs. LVW – 8500

lbs. GVW that are certified to the Option 1 LEV II NOx Standard in section

1961(a)(1) are exempt from these greenhouse gas emission requirements,

however, passenger cars, light-duty trucks 0-3750 lbs. LVW, and medium-duty

passenger vehicles are not eligible for this exemption.

(1)

Fleet Average Greenhouse Gas Requirements for Passenger Cars,

Light-Duty Trucks, and Medium-Duty Passenger Vehicles.

(A)(i)

The fleet average greenhouse gas exhaust mass emission

values from passenger cars, light-duty trucks, and medium-duty passenger

vehicles that are produced and delivered for sale in California each model year

by a large volume manufacturer shall not exceed:

As Amended: March 22, 2012

Date of Hearing: January 26-27, 2012

FLEET AVERAGE GREENHOUSE GAS

EXHAUST MASS EMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR

PASSENGER CAR, LIGHT-DUTY TRUCK, AND MEDIUM-

DUTY PASSENGER VEHICLE WEIGHT CLASSES1

(4,000 mile Durability Vehicle Basis)

Model Year

Fleet Average Greenhouse Gas Emissions

(grams per mile CO2-equivalent)

All PCs;

LDTs 0-3750 lbs.

LVW

LDTs

3751 lbs. LVW - 8500

lbs

As Amended: March 22, 2012

Date of Hearing: January 26-27, 2012

FLEET AVERAGE GREENHOUSE GAS

EXHAUST MASS EMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR

PASSENGER CAR, LIGHT-DUTY TRUCK, AND MEDIUM-

DUTY PASSENGER VEHICLE WEIGHT CLASSES1

(4,000 mile Durability Vehicle Basis)

Model Year

Fleet Average Greenhouse Gas Emissions

(grams per mile CO2-equivalent)

All PCs;

LDTs 0-3750 lbs.

LVW

LDTs

3751 lbs. LVW - 8500

lbs. GVW; MDPVs

2009

323

439

2010

301

420

2011

267

390

2012

233

361

2013

227

355

2014

222

350

2015

213

341

2016+

205

332

1 Each manufacturer shall demonstrate compliance with these values in accordance with section

1961.1(a)(1)(B).

1. For each model year, a manufacturer must demonstrate

compliance with the fleet average requirements in this section 1961.1(a)(1)(A)

based on one of two options applicable throughout the model year, either:

Option 1: the total number of passenger cars, light-duty trucks, and

medium-duty passenger vehicles that are certified to the California exhaust

emission standards in this section 1961.1, and are produced and delivered for

sale in California; or

Option 2: the total number of passenger cars, light-duty trucks, and

medium-duty passenger vehicles that are certified to the California exhaust

emission standards in this section 1961.1, and are produced and delivered for

sale in California, the District of Columbia, and all states that have adopted

California's greenhouse gas emission standards for that model year pursuant to

Section 177 of the federal Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. § 7507).

For the 2009 and 2010 model years, a manufacturer that

selects compliance Option 2 must notify the Executive Officer of that selection, in

writing, within 30 days of the effective date of the amendments to this section

mbia, and all states that have adopted

California's greenhouse gas emission standards for that model year pursuant to

Section 177 of the federal Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. § 7507).

For the 2009 and 2010 model years, a manufacturer that

selects compliance Option 2 must notify the Executive Officer of that selection, in

writing, within 30 days of the effective date of the amendments to this section

(a)(1)(A)1 or must comply with Option 1.

As Amended: March 22, 2012

Date of Hearing: January 26-27, 2012

For the 2011 through 2016 and later model years, a

manufacturer that selects compliance Option 2 must notify the Executive Officer

of that selection, in writing, prior to the start of the applicable model year or must

comply with Option 1.

When a manufacturer is demonstrating compliance using

Option 2 for a given model year, the term "in California" as used in subsections

1961.1(a)(1)(B)3. and 1961.1 (b) means California, the District of Columbia, and

all states that have adopted California's greenhouse gas emission standards for

that model year pursuant to Section 177 of the federal Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. §

7507).

A manufacturer that selects compliance Option 2 must

provide to the Executive Officer separate values for the number of vehicles

produced and delivered for sale in the District of Columbia and for each individual

state within the average.

(A)(ii) For the 2012 through 2016 model years, a manufacturer

may elect to demonstrate compliance with this section 1961.1 by demonstrating

compliance with the 2012 through 2016 MY National greenhouse gas program as

follows:

A manufacturer that selects compliance with this option

1961.1(a)(1)(A)(ii) must notify the Executive Officer of that selection, in writing,

prior to the start of the applicable model year or must comply with

1961.1(a)(1)(A)(i).;

The manufacturer must submit to ARB a copy of the Model

Year CAFE report that it submitted to EPA as required under 40 CFR §86.1865-

12 (May 7, 2010) (as proposed at 74 Fed. Reg

urer that selects compliance with this option

1961.1(a)(1)(A)(ii) must notify the Executive Officer of that selection, in writing,

prior to the start of the applicable model year or must comply with

1961.1(a)(1)(A)(i).;

The manufacturer must submit to ARB a copy of the Model

Year CAFE report that it submitted to EPA as required under 40 CFR §86.1865-

12 (May 7, 2010) (as proposed at 74 Fed. Reg. 49454, 49760 (September 28,

2009) and adopted by EPA on April 1, 2010, 75 Fed. Reg. [insert page] (April

[insert date], 2010), for demonstrating compliance with the 2012 through 2016

MY National greenhouse gas program and the EPA determination of compliance.

These must be submitted within 30 days of receipt of the EPA determination of

compliance, for each model year that a manufacturer selects compliance with

this option 1961.1(a)(1)(A)(ii);. and

The manufacturer must provide to the Executive Officer

separate values for the number of vehicles produced and delivered for sale in

California, the District of Columbia, and each individual state that has adopted

California's greenhouse gas emission standards for that model year pursuant to

Section 177 of the federal Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. § 7507); and

As Amended: March 22, 2012

Date of Hearing: January 26-27, 2012

34.

If a manufacturer has outstanding greenhouse gas debits at

the end of the 2011 model year, as calculated in accordance with 1961.1(b), the

manufacturer must submit to the Executive Officer a plan for offsetting all

outstanding greenhouse gas debits by using greenhouse gas credits earned

under the 2012 through 2016 MY National greenhouse gas program before

applying those credits to offset any 2012 through 2016 MY National greenhouse

gas program debits. Upon approval of the plan by the Executive Officer, the

manufacturer may demonstrate compliance with this section 1961.1 by

demonstrating compliance with the 2012 through 2016 MY National greenhouse

gas program

e gas credits earned

under the 2012 through 2016 MY National greenhouse gas program before

applying those credits to offset any 2012 through 2016 MY National greenhouse

gas program debits. Upon approval of the plan by the Executive Officer, the

manufacturer may demonstrate compliance with this section 1961.1 by

demonstrating compliance with the 2012 through 2016 MY National greenhouse

gas program. Any California debits not offset by the end of the 2016 model year

National greenhouse gas program reporting period are subject to penalties as

provided in this Section 1961.1.

(C)

Requirements for Intermediate Volume Manufacturers.

In the 2016 and subsequent model years, an intermediate

volume manufacturer shall either:

not exceed a fleet average greenhouse gas emissions value

of 233 g/mi for PCs and LDT1s and 361 g/mi for LDT2s and MDPVs, or

not exceed a fleet average greenhouse gas value of 0.75

times the baseline fleet average greenhouse gas value for PCs and LDT1s and

0.82 times the baseline fleet average greenhouse gas value for LDT2s and

MDPVs, as calculated in section 1961.1(a)(1)(C)2.

(D)

Requirements for Small Volume Manufacturers and

Independent Low Volume Manufacturers.

In the 2016 and subsequent model years, a small volume

manufacturer and an independent low volume manufacturer shall either:

not exceed the fleet average greenhouse gas emissions

value calculated for each GHG vehicle test group for which a comparable vehicle

is sold by a large volume manufacturer, in accordance with section

1961.1(a)(1)(D)2; or

not exceed a fleet average greenhouse gas emissions value

of 233 g/mi for PCs and LDT1s and 361 g/mi for LDT2s and MDPVs; or

As Amended: March 22, 2012

Date of Hearing: January 26-27, 2012

average greenhouse gas emissions

value calculated for each GHG vehicle test group for which a comparable vehicle

is sold by a large volume manufacturer, in accordance with section

1961.1(a)(1)(D)2; or

not exceed a fleet average greenhouse gas emissions value

of 233 g/mi for PCs and LDT1s and 361 g/mi for LDT2s and MDPVs; or

As Amended: March 22, 2012

Date of Hearing: January 26-27, 2012

upon approval of the Executive Officer, if a small volume

manufacturer demonstrates a vehicle model uses an engine, transmission, and

emission control system that is identical to a configuration certified for sale in

California by a large volume manufacturer, those small volume manufacturer

vehicle models are exempt from meeting the requirements in paragraphs 3.a.

and b. of this section.

(b)

Calculation of Greenhouse Gas Credits/Debits.

(1)

Calculation of Greenhouse Gas Credits for Passenger Cars, Light-

Duty Trucks, and Medium-Duty Passenger Vehicles.

(B)

In 2009 through 2016 and subsequent model years, a

manufacturer that achieves fleet average Greenhouse Gas values lower than the

fleet average Greenhouse Gas requirement for the corresponding model year

shall receive credits in units of g/mi Greenhouse Gas determined as:

[(Fleet Average Greenhouse Gas Requirement) - (Manufacturer’s Fleet

Average

Greenhouse Gas Value)] x (Total No. of Vehicles Produced and Delivered

for Sale in California, Including ZEVs and HEVs).

achieves fleet average Greenhouse Gas values lower than the

fleet average Greenhouse Gas requirement for the corresponding model year

shall receive credits in units of g/mi Greenhouse Gas determined as:

[(Fleet Average Greenhouse Gas Requirement) - (Manufacturer’s Fleet

Average

Greenhouse Gas Value)] x (Total No. of Vehicles Produced and Delivered

for Sale in California, Including ZEVs and HEVs).

(2)

A manufacturer with 2009 through 2016 and subsequent model

year fleet average Greenhouse Gas values greater than the fleet average

requirement for the corresponding model year shall receive debits in units of g/mi

Greenhouse Gas equal to the amount of negative credits determined by the

aforementioned equation. For the 2009 through 2016 and subsequent model

years, the total g/mi Greenhouse Gas credits or debits earned for PCs and

LDT1s and for LDT2s and MDPVs shall be summed together. The resulting

amount shall constitute the g/mi Greenhouse Gas credits or debits accrued by

the manufacturer for the model year.

(3)

Procedure for Offsetting Greenhouse Gas Debits.

(B)

Greenhouse Gas emission credits earned in the 2000 through

2008 model years shall be treated as if they were earned in the 2011 model year

and shall retain full value through the 2012 model year. Greenhouse Gas

emission credits earned in the 2009 through 2016 and subsequent model years

shall retain full value through the fifth model year after they are earned. The

value of any credits earned in the 2000 through 2008 model years that are not

As Amended: March 22, 2012

Date of Hearing: January 26-27, 2012

used to equalize debits accrued in the 2009 through 2012 model years shall be

discounted by 50% at the beginning of the 2013 model year, shall be discounted

to 25% of its original value if not used by the beginning of the 2014 model year,

and will have no value if not used by the beginning of the 2015 model year

ears that are not

As Amended: March 22, 2012

Date of Hearing: January 26-27, 2012

used to equalize debits accrued in the 2009 through 2012 model years shall be

discounted by 50% at the beginning of the 2013 model year, shall be discounted

to 25% of its original value if not used by the beginning of the 2014 model year,

and will have no value if not used by the beginning of the 2015 model year. Any

credits earned in the 2009 through 2016 and subsequent model years that are

not used by the end of the fifth model year after they are accrued shall be

discounted by 50% at the beginning of the sixth model year after being earned,

shall be discounted to 25% of its original value if not used by the beginning of the

seventh model year after being earned, and will have no value if not used by the

beginning of the eighth model year after being earned.

(c)

Test Procedures. The certification requirements and test procedures

for determining compliance with the emission standards in this section are set

forth in the “California 2001 through 2014 Model Criteria Pollutant Exhaust

Emission Standards and Test Procedures and for 2001 2009 through 2016 and

Subsequent Model Greenhouse Gas Exhaust Emission Standards and Test

Procedures for Passenger Cars, Light-Duty Trucks, and Medium-Duty Vehicles,”

incorporated by reference in section 1961(d). In the case of hybrid electric

vehicles and on-board fuel-fired heaters, the certification requirements and test

procedures for determining compliance with the emission standards in this

section are set forth in the “California Exhaust Emission Standards and Test

Procedures for 2009 through 2017 2005 and Subsequent Model Zero-Emission

Vehicles, and 2001 and Subsequent Model Hybrid Electric Vehicles, in the

Passenger Car, Light-Duty Truck and Medium-Duty Vehicle Classes,”

incorporated by reference in section 1962.1.

determining compliance with the emission standards in this

section are set forth in the “California Exhaust Emission Standards and Test

Procedures for 2009 through 2017 2005 and Subsequent Model Zero-Emission

Vehicles, and 2001 and Subsequent Model Hybrid Electric Vehicles, in the

Passenger Car, Light-Duty Truck and Medium-Duty Vehicle Classes,”

incorporated by reference in section 1962.1.

(e)

Definitions Specific to this Section. The following definitions apply to

this section 1961.1:

(7) “2012 through 2016 MY National greenhouse gas program” means

the national program that applies to new 2012 through 2016 model year

passenger cars, light-duty trucks, and medium-duty passenger vehicles as

proposed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency at 74 Fed.Reg. 49454

(September 28, 2009) and adopted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

at EPA on April 1, 2010, 75 Fed.Reg. 25324 [insert page], (May 7, 2010) April

[insert date], 2010, as incorporated in and amended by the " California 2001

through 2014 Model Criteria Pollutant Exhaust Emission Standards and Test

Procedures and for 2001 2009 through 2016 and Subsequent Model

Greenhouse Gas Exhaust Emission Standards and Test Procedures for

Passenger Cars, Light-Duty Trucks, and Medium-Duty Vehicles.”

As Amended: March 22, 2012

Date of Hearing: January 26-27, 2012

(9)

“Optional GHG Test Vehicle Configuration” means any GHG

vehicle configuration that is selected for testing by the manufacturer as allowed

by section G.2.3 of the “California 2001 through 2014 Model Criteria Pollutant

Exhaust Emission Standards 4and Test Procedures and for 2001 2009 through

2016 and Subsequent Model Greenhouse Gas Exhaust Emission Standards and

Test Procedures for Passenger Cars, Light-Duty Trucks, and Medium-Duty

Vehicles,” other than the worst-case configuration.

NOTE: Authority cited: Sections 39500, 39600, 39601, 43013, 43018, 43018.5, 43101, 43104

and 43105, Health and Safety Code

xhaust Emission Standards 4and Test Procedures and for 2001 2009 through

2016 and Subsequent Model Greenhouse Gas Exhaust Emission Standards and

Test Procedures for Passenger Cars, Light-Duty Trucks, and Medium-Duty

Vehicles,” other than the worst-case configuration.

NOTE: Authority cited: Sections 39500, 39600, 39601, 43013, 43018, 43018.5, 43101, 43104

and 43105, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 39002, 39003, 39667, 43000,

43009.5, 43013, 43018, 43018.5, 43100, 43101, 43101.5, 43102, 43104, 43105, 43106, 43204,

43205 and 43211, Health and Safety Code.

As Amended: March 22, 2012

Date of Hearing: January 26-27, 2012

Note: The entire text of section 1961.2 set forth below is new language and is

shown in “normal type” proposed to be added to the California Code of

Regulations.

Adopt new Sections 1961.2, Title 13, California Code of Regulations to read

as follows:

§ 1961.2. Exhaust Emission Standards and Test Procedures - 2015 and

Subsequent Model Passenger Cars, Light-Duty Trucks, and Medium-Duty

Vehicles.

Introduction. This section 1961.2 contains the California “LEV III” exhaust

emission standards for 2015 and subsequent model year passenger cars, light-

duty trucks, and medium-duty vehicles. A manufacturer must demonstrate

compliance with the exhaust standards in subsection (a) applicable to specific

test groups, and with the composite phase-in requirements in subsection (b)

applicable to the manufacturer’s entire fleet.

Before the 2015 model year, a manufacturer that produces vehicles that meet the

standards in subsection (a) has the option of certifying the vehicles to those

standards, in which case the vehicles will be treated as LEV III vehicles for

purposes of the fleet-wide phase-in requirements. Similarly, 2015 - 2019 model-

year vehicles may be certified to the “LEV II” exhaust emission standards in

subsection 1961(a)(1), in which case the vehicles will be treated as LEV II

vehicles for purposes of the fleet-wide phase-in requirements

ying the vehicles to those

standards, in which case the vehicles will be treated as LEV III vehicles for

purposes of the fleet-wide phase-in requirements. Similarly, 2015 - 2019 model-

year vehicles may be certified to the “LEV II” exhaust emission standards in

subsection 1961(a)(1), in which case the vehicles will be treated as LEV II

vehicles for purposes of the fleet-wide phase-in requirements.

A manufacturer has the option of certifying engines used in incomplete and

diesel medium-duty vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of greater than

10,000 lbs. GVW to the heavy-duty engine standards and test procedures set

forth in title 13, CCR, subsections 1956.8(c) and (h). All medium-duty vehicles

with a gross vehicle weight rating of less than or equal to 10,000 lbs. GVW,

including incomplete otto-cycle medium-duty vehicles and medium-duty vehicles

that use diesel cycle engines, must be certified to the LEV III chassis standards

and test procedures set forth in this section 1961.2.

Pooling Provision.

For each model year, a manufacturer must demonstrate compliance with this

section 1961.2 based on one of two options applicable throughout the model

year, either:

Option 1: the total number of passenger cars, light-duty trucks, and

medium-duty vehicles that are certified to the California exhaust emission

standards in subsection (a) and subsection 1961(a)(1), and are produced and

delivered for sale in California; or

As Amended: March 22, 2012

Date of Hearing: January 26-27, 2012

Option 2: the total number of passenger cars, light-duty trucks, and

medium-duty vehicles that are certified to the California exhaust emission

standards in subsection (a) and subsection 1961(a)(1), and are produced and

delivered for sale in California, the District of Columbia, and all states that have

adopted California's criteria pollutant emission standards set forth in this section

1961.2 for that model year pursuant to section 177 of the federal Clean Air Act

(42 U.S.C. § 7507)

s that are certified to the California exhaust emission

standards in subsection (a) and subsection 1961(a)(1), and are produced and

delivered for sale in California, the District of Columbia, and all states that have

adopted California's criteria pollutant emission standards set forth in this section

1961.2 for that model year pursuant to section 177 of the federal Clean Air Act

(42 U.S.C. § 7507).

A manufacturer that selects compliance Option 2 must notify the Executive Officer

of that selection in writing prior to the start of the applicable model year or must

comply with Option 1. Once a manufacturer has selected compliance Option 2,

that selection applies unless the manufacturer selects Option 1 and notifies the

Executive Officer of that selection in writing before the start of the applicable model

year.

When a manufacturer is demonstrating compliance using Option 2 for a given

model year, the term "in California" as used in this section 1961.2 means

California, the District of Columbia, and all states that have adopted California's

criteria pollutant emission standards set forth in this section 1961.2 for that model

year pursuant to Section 177 of the federal Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. § 7507).

(a)

Exhaust Emission Standards.

(1)

“LEV III” Exhaust Standards. The following standards are the

maximum exhaust emissions for the full useful life from new 2015 and

subsequent model year “LEV III” passenger cars, light-duty trucks, and medium-

duty vehicles, including fuel-flexible, bi-fuel and dual-fuel vehicles when operating

on the gaseous or alcohol fuel they are designed to use

.C. § 7507).

(a)

Exhaust Emission Standards.

(1)

“LEV III” Exhaust Standards. The following standards are the

maximum exhaust emissions for the full useful life from new 2015 and

subsequent model year “LEV III” passenger cars, light-duty trucks, and medium-

duty vehicles, including fuel-flexible, bi-fuel and dual-fuel vehicles when operating

on the gaseous or alcohol fuel they are designed to use. 2015 – 2019 model-

year LEV II LEV vehicles may be certified to the NMOG+NOx numerical values

for LEV160, LEV395, or LEV630, as applicable, in this subsection (a)(1) and the

corresponding NMOG+NOx numerical values in subsection (a)(4), in lieu of the

separate NMOG and NOx exhaust emission standards in subsections 1961(a)(1)

and 1961(a)(4); LEV II ULEV vehicles may be certified to the NMOG+NOx

numerical values for ULEV125, ULEV340, or ULEV570, as applicable, in this

subsection (a)(1) and the corresponding NMOG+NOx numerical values in

subsection (a)(4), in lieu of the separate NMOG and NOx exhaust emission

standards in subsections 1961(a)(1) and 1961(a)(4); and LEV II SULEV vehicles

may be certified to the NMOG+NOx numerical values for SULEV30, SULEV170,

or SULEV230, as applicable, in subsection (a)(1) and the corresponding

NMOG+NOx numerical values in subsection (a)(4), in lieu of the separate NMOG

and NOx exhaust emission standards in subsections 1961(a)(1) and 1961(a)(4).

Such vehicles will be treated as LEV II vehicles for purposes of the fleet-wide

phase-in requirements.

As Amended: March 22, 2012

Date of Hearing: January 26-27, 2012

LEV III Exhaust Mass Emission Standards for New 2015 and Subsequent

Model Passenger Cars, Light-Duty Trucks, and Medium-Duty Vehicles

Vehicle Type

Durability

Vehicle

Basis

(mi)

Vehicle

Emission

Category2

NMOG +

Oxides of

Nitrogen

(g/mi)

Carbon

Monoxide

(g/mi)

Formaldehyde

(mg/mi)

Particulates1

(g/mi)

All PCs;

LDTs 8500 lbs

ments.

As Amended: March 22, 2012

Date of Hearing: January 26-27, 2012

LEV III Exhaust Mass Emission Standards for New 2015 and Subsequent

Model Passenger Cars, Light-Duty Trucks, and Medium-Duty Vehicles

Vehicle Type

Durability

Vehicle

Basis

(mi)

Vehicle

Emission

Category2

NMOG +

Oxides of

Nitrogen

(g/mi)

Carbon

Monoxide

(g/mi)

Formaldehyde

(mg/mi)

Particulates1

(g/mi)

All PCs;

LDTs 8500 lbs. GVWR

or less;

MDPVs

Vehicles in this category

are tested at their

loaded vehicle weight

150,000

LEV160

0.160

4.2

0.01

ULEV125

0.125

2.1

0.01

ULEV70

0.070

1.7

0.01

ULEV50

0.050

1.7

0.01

SULEV30

0.030

1.0

0.01

SULEV20

0.020

1.0

0.01

MDVs

8501 - 10,000 lbs.

GVWR

Vehicles in this category

are tested at their

adjusted loaded vehicle

weight

150,000

LEV395

0.395

6.4

0.12

ULEV340

0.340

3.2

0.06

ULEV250

0.250

2.6

0.06

ULEV200

0.200

2.6

0.06

SULEV170

0.170

1.5

0.06

SULEV150

0.150

1.5

0.06

MDVs

10,001-14,000 lbs.

GVWR

Vehicles in this category

are tested at their

adjusted loaded vehicle

weight

150,000

LEV630

0.630

7.3

0.12

ULEV570

0.570

3.7

0.06

ULEV400

0.400

3.0

0.06

ULEV270

0.270

3.0

0.06

SULEV230

0.230

1.7

0.06

SULEV200

0.200

1.7

0.06

1 These standards shall apply only to vehicles not included in the phase-in of the particulate standards set

forth in subsection (a)(2).

2 The numeric portion of the category name is the NMOG+NOx value in thousandths of grams per mile.

(2)

“LEV III” Particulate Standards.

(A)

Particulate Standards for Passenger Cars, Light-Duty Trucks,

and Medium-Duty Passenger Vehicles. Beginning in the 2017 model year, a

manufacturer, except a small volume manufacturer, shall certify a percentage

of its passenger car, light-duty truck, and medium-duty vehicle fleet to the

following particulate standards according to the following phase-in schedule.

These standards are the maximum particulate emissions allowed at full useful

life. All vehicles certifying to these particulate standards must certify to the

LEV III exhaust emission standards set forth in subsection (a)(1)

certify a percentage

of its passenger car, light-duty truck, and medium-duty vehicle fleet to the

following particulate standards according to the following phase-in schedule.

These standards are the maximum particulate emissions allowed at full useful

life. All vehicles certifying to these particulate standards must certify to the

LEV III exhaust emission standards set forth in subsection (a)(1).

As Amended: March 22, 2012

Date of Hearing: January 26-27, 2012

LEV III Particulate Emission Standard Values

and Phase-in for Passenger Cars, Light-Duty

Trucks, and Medium-Duty Passenger Vehicles

Model

Year

% of vehicles

certified to a

3 mg/mi

standard

% of vehicles

certified to a

1 mg/mi

standard

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

100

2022

100

2023

100

2024

100

2025

2026

2027

2028 and

subsequent

100

(B)

Particulate Standards for Medium-Duty Vehicles Other than

Medium-Duty Passenger Vehicles.

1. Beginning in the 2017 model year, a manufacturer, except a

small volume manufacturer, shall certify a percentage of its medium-duty

vehicle fleet to the following particulate standards. These standards are

the maximum particulate emissions allowed at full useful life. All vehicles

certifying to these particulate standards must certify to the LEV III exhaust

emission standards set forth in subsection (a)(1). This subsection

(a)(2)(B)1 shall not apply to medium-duty passenger vehicles.

LEV III Particulate Emission Standard

Values for Medium-Duty Vehicles, Other

than Medium-Duty Passenger Vehicles

Vehicle Type1

Particulates

(mg/mi)

MDVs

8501 - 10,000 lbs. GVWR,

excluding MDPVs

MDVs

10,001 - 14,000 lbs. GVWR

1 Vehicles in these categories are tested at their adjusted loaded vehicle weight.

As Amended: March 22, 2012

Date of Hearing: January 26-27, 2012

senger vehicles.

LEV III Particulate Emission Standard

Values for Medium-Duty Vehicles, Other

than Medium-Duty Passenger Vehicles

Vehicle Type1

Particulates

(mg/mi)

MDVs

8501 - 10,000 lbs. GVWR,

excluding MDPVs

MDVs

10,001 - 14,000 lbs. GVWR

1 Vehicles in these categories are tested at their adjusted loaded vehicle weight.

As Amended: March 22, 2012

Date of Hearing: January 26-27, 2012

2. A manufacturer of medium-duty vehicles, except a small volume

manufacturer, shall certify at least the following percentage of its medium-

duty vehicle fleet to the particulate standards in subsection (a)(2)(B)1

according to the following phase-in schedule. This subsection (a)(2)(B)2

shall not apply to medium-duty passenger vehicles.

LEV III Particulate Emission Standard Phase-in for Medium-

Duty Vehicles, Other than Medium-Duty Passenger Vehicles

Model Year

Total % of MDVs certified to the 8 mg/mi

PM Standard or to the 10 mg/mi PM

Standard, as applicable

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021 and subsequent

100

(C)

Particulate Standards for Small Volume Manufacturers. In the

2021 through 2027 model years, a small volume manufacturer shall certify

100 percent of its passenger car, light-duty truck, and medium-duty

passenger vehicle fleet to the 3 mg/mi particulate standard. In the 2028 and

subsequent model years, a small volume manufacturer shall certify 100

percent of its passenger car, light-duty truck, and medium-duty passenger

vehicle fleet to the 1 mg/mi particulate standard. In the 2021 and subsequent

model years, a small volume manufacturer shall certify 100 percent of its

medium-duty vehicles 8501 - 10,000 lbs. GVWR, excluding MDPVs, to the 8

mg/mi particulate standard. In the 2021 and subsequent model years, a small

volume manufacturer shall certify 100 percent of its medium-duty vehicles

10,001 - 14,000 lbs. GVWR to the 10 mg/mi particulate standard. These

standards are the maximum particulate emissions allowed at full useful life

all certify 100 percent of its

medium-duty vehicles 8501 - 10,000 lbs. GVWR, excluding MDPVs, to the 8

mg/mi particulate standard. In the 2021 and subsequent model years, a small

volume manufacturer shall certify 100 percent of its medium-duty vehicles

10,001 - 14,000 lbs. GVWR to the 10 mg/mi particulate standard. These

standards are the maximum particulate emissions allowed at full useful life.

All vehicles certifying to these particulate standards must certify to the LEV III

exhaust emission standards set forth in subsection (a)(1).

(D)

Alternative Phase-in Schedule for Particulate Standards.

1. Alternative Phase-in Schedules for the 3 mg/mi Particulate

Standard for Passenger Cars, Light-Duty Trucks, and Medium-Duty

Passenger Vehicles. A manufacturer may use an alternative phase-in

schedule to comply with the 3 mg/mi particulate standard phase-in

requirements as long as equivalent PM emission reductions are achieved

by the 2021 model year from passenger cars, light-duty trucks, and

medium-duty passenger vehicles. Model year emission reductions shall

be calculated by multiplying the percent of PC+LDT+MDPV vehicles

meeting the 3 mg/mi particulate standard in a given model year (based on

As Amended: March 22, 2012

Date of Hearing: January 26-27, 2012

a manufacturer's projected sales volume of vehicles in each category) by

5 for the 2017 model year, 4 for the 2018 model year, 3 for the 2019

model year, 2 for the 2020 model year, and 1 for the 2021 model year.

The yearly results for PC+LDT+MDPV vehicles shall be summed together

to determine a cumulative total for PC+LDT+MDPV vehicles. The

cumulative total must be equal to or greater than 490 in the 2021 model

year to be considered equivalent. A manufacturer may add vehicles

introduced before the 2017 model year (e.g., the percent of vehicles

introduced in 2016 would be multiplied by 5) to the cumulative total.

results for PC+LDT+MDPV vehicles shall be summed together

to determine a cumulative total for PC+LDT+MDPV vehicles. The

cumulative total must be equal to or greater than 490 in the 2021 model

year to be considered equivalent. A manufacturer may add vehicles

introduced before the 2017 model year (e.g., the percent of vehicles

introduced in 2016 would be multiplied by 5) to the cumulative total.

2. Alternative Phase-in Schedules for the 1 mg/mi Particulate

Standard for Passenger Cars, Light-Duty Trucks, and Medium-Duty

Passenger Vehicles. A manufacturer may use an alternative phase-in

schedule to comply with the 1 mg/mi particulate standard phase-in

requirements as long as equivalent PM emission reductions are achieved

by the 2028 model year from passenger cars, light-duty trucks, and

medium-duty passenger vehicles. Model year emission reductions shall

be calculated by multiplying the percent of PC+LDT+MDPV vehicles

meeting the 1 mg/mi particulate standard in a given model year (based on

a manufacturer's projected sales volume of vehicles in each category) by

4 for the 2025 model year, 3 for the 2026 model year, 2 for the 2027

model year, and 1 for the 2028 model year. The yearly results for

PC+LDT+MDPV vehicles shall be summed together to determine a

cumulative total for PC+LDT+MDPV vehicles. The cumulative total must

be equal to or greater than 500 in the 2028 model year to be considered

equivalent. A manufacturer may add vehicles introduced before the 2025

model year (e.g., the percent of vehicles introduced in 2024 would be

multiplied by 4) to the cumulative total.

3. Alternative Phase-in Schedules for the Particulate Standards for

Medium-Duty Vehicles Other than Medium-Duty Passenger Vehicles. A

manufacturer may use an alternative phase-in schedule to comply with the

particulate standard phase-in requirements as long as equivalent PM

emission reductions are achieved by the 2021 model year from medium-

duty vehicles other than medium-duty passenger vehicles

. Alternative Phase-in Schedules for the Particulate Standards for

Medium-Duty Vehicles Other than Medium-Duty Passenger Vehicles. A

manufacturer may use an alternative phase-in schedule to comply with the

particulate standard phase-in requirements as long as equivalent PM

emission reductions are achieved by the 2021 model year from medium-

duty vehicles other than medium-duty passenger vehicles. Model year

emission reductions shall be calculated by multiplying the total percent of

MDVs certified to the 8 mg/mi PM standard or to the 10 mg/mi PM

standard, as applicable, in a given model year (based on a manufacturer's

projected sales volume of vehicles in each category) by 5 for the 2017

model year, 4 for the 2018 model year, 3 for the 2019 model year, 2 for

the 2020 model year, and 1 for the 2021 model year. The yearly results

for MDVs shall be summed together to determine a cumulative total for

MDVs. The cumulative total must be equal to or greater than 490 in the

2021 model year to be considered equivalent. A manufacturer may add

vehicles introduced before the 2017 model year (e.g., the percent of

As Amended: March 22, 2012

Date of Hearing: January 26-27, 2012

vehicles introduced in 2016 would be multiplied by 5) to the cumulative

total.

(3)

NMOG+NOx Standards for Bi-Fuel, Fuel-Flexible, and Dual-Fuel

Vehicles. For fuel-flexible, bi-fuel, and dual-fuel PCs, LDTs and MDVs,

compliance with the NMOG+NOx exhaust mass emission standards must be

based on exhaust emission tests both when the vehicle is operated on the

gaseous or alcohol fuel it is designed to use, and when the vehicle is operated on

gasoline. A manufacturer must demonstrate compliance with the applicable

exhaust mass emission standards for NMOG+NOx, CO, and formaldehyde set

forth in the table in subsection (a)(1) when certifying the vehicle for operation on

the gaseous or alcohol fuel, as applicable, and on gasoline or diesel, as

applicable

gaseous or alcohol fuel it is designed to use, and when the vehicle is operated on

gasoline. A manufacturer must demonstrate compliance with the applicable

exhaust mass emission standards for NMOG+NOx, CO, and formaldehyde set

forth in the table in subsection (a)(1) when certifying the vehicle for operation on

the gaseous or alcohol fuel, as applicable, and on gasoline or diesel, as

applicable.

A manufacturer may measure NMHC in lieu of NMOG when fuel-flexible, bi-fuel

and dual-fuel vehicles are operated on gasoline, in accordance with the

“California 2015 and Subsequent Model Criteria Pollutant Exhaust Emission

Standards and Test Procedures and 2017 and Subsequent Model Greenhouse

Gas Exhaust Emission Standards and Test Procedures for Passenger Cars,

Light-Duty Trucks, and Medium-Duty Vehicles.” Testing at 50oF is not required

for fuel-flexible, bi-fuel, and dual-fuel vehicles when operating on gasoline.

(4)

50°F Exhaust Emission Standards. All passenger cars, light-duty

trucks, and medium-duty vehicles, other than natural gas and diesel-fueled

vehicles, must demonstrate compliance with the following exhaust emission

standards for NMOG+NOx and formaldehyde (HCHO) measured on the FTP (40

CFR, Part 86, Subpart B) conducted at a nominal test temperature of 50°F, as

modified by Part II, Section C of the “California 2015 and Subsequent Model

Criteria Pollutant Exhaust Emission Standards and Test Procedures and 2017

and Subsequent Model Greenhouse Gas Exhaust Emission Standards and Test

Procedures for Passenger Cars, Light-Duty Trucks, and Medium-Duty Vehicles.”

A manufacturer may demonstrate compliance with the NMOG+NOx and HCHO

certification standards contained in this subparagraph by measuring NMHC

exhaust emissions or issuing a statement of compliance for HCHO in accordance

with Section D.1, subparagraph (p) and Section G.3.1.2, respectively, of the

“California 2015 and Subsequent Model Criteria Pollutant Exhaust Emission

Standards and Test Procedures and 2017 and Subsequent Model Greenhouse

Gas Exhaust Emi

Ox and HCHO

certification standards contained in this subparagraph by measuring NMHC

exhaust emissions or issuing a statement of compliance for HCHO in accordance

with Section D.1, subparagraph (p) and Section G.3.1.2, respectively, of the

“California 2015 and Subsequent Model Criteria Pollutant Exhaust Emission

Standards and Test Procedures and 2017 and Subsequent Model Greenhouse

Gas Exhaust Emission Standards and Test Procedures for Passenger Cars,

Light-Duty Trucks, and Medium-Duty Vehicles.” Emissions of CO measured at

50° F shall not exceed the standards set forth in subsection (a)(1) applicable to

vehicles of the same emission category and vehicle type subject to a cold soak

and emission test at 68° to 86° F.

As Amended: March 22, 2012

Date of Hearing: January 26-27, 2012

(A)

Standards for Passenger Cars, Light-Duty Trucks, and Medium-

Duty Passenger Vehicles Certified to the LEV III Standards.

50oF Exhaust Emission Standards for LEV III Passenger

Cars, Light-Duty Trucks, and Medium-Duty Passenger

Vehicles

Vehicle Emission

Category

NMOG + NOx

(g/mi)

HCHO

(g/mi)

Gasoline

Alcohol

Fuel

Both Gasoline

and Alcohol Fuel

LEV160

0.320

0.030

ULEV125

0.250

0.016

ULEV70

0.140

0.250

0.016

ULEV50

0.100

0.140

0.016

SULEV30

0.060

0.125

0.008

SULEV20

0.040

0.075

0.008

As Amended: March 22, 2012

Date of Hearing: January 26-27, 2012

(B)

Standards for Medium-Duty Vehicles (Excluding MDPVs)

Certified to the LEV III Standards.

50oF Exhaust Emission Standards for LEV III Medium-Duty

Vehicles (Excluding MDPVs)

Vehicle Emission

Category

NMOG + NOx

(g/mi)

HCHO

(g/mi)

Gasoline

Alcohol

Fuel

Both Gasoline and

Alcohol Fuel

LEV395

0.790

0.064

ULEV340

0.680

0.032

ULEV250

0.500

0.032

ULEV200

0.400

0.500

0.016

SULEV170

0.340

0.425

0.016

SULEV150

0.300

0.375

0.016

LEV630

1.260

0.080

ULEV570

1.140

0.042

ULEV400

0.800

0.042

ULEV270

0.540

0.675

0.020

SULEV230

0.460

0.575

0.020

SULEV200

0.400

0.500

0.020

ory

NMOG + NOx

(g/mi)

HCHO

(g/mi)

Gasoline

Alcohol

Fuel

Both Gasoline and

Alcohol Fuel

LEV395

0.790

0.064

ULEV340

0.680

0.032

ULEV250

0.500

0.032

ULEV200

0.400

0.500

0.016

SULEV170

0.340

0.425

0.016

SULEV150

0.300

0.375

0.016

LEV630

1.260

0.080

ULEV570

1.140

0.042

ULEV400

0.800

0.042

ULEV270

0.540

0.675

0.020

SULEV230

0.460

0.575

0.020

SULEV200

0.400

0.500

0.020

(5)

Cold CO Standard. The following standards are the 50,000 mile

cold temperature exhaust carbon monoxide emission levels from new 2015 and

subsequent model-year passenger cars, light-duty trucks, and medium-duty

passenger vehicles:

As Amended: March 22, 2012

Date of Hearing: January 26-27, 2012

2015 AND SUBSEQUENT MODEL-YEAR COLD TEMPERATURE

CARBON MONOXIDE EXHAUST EMISSIONS STANDARDS FOR

PASSENGER

CARS, LIGHT-DUTY TRUCKS, AND MEDIUM-DUTY PASSENGER VEHICLES

(grams per mile)

Vehicle Type

Carbon

Monoxide

All PCs, LDTs 0-3750 lbs. LVW;

10.0

LDTs, 3751 lbs. LVW - 8500 lbs. GVWR;

MDPVs 10000 lbs. GVWR and less

12.5

These standards apply to vehicles tested at a nominal temperature of 20oF (-7oC)

in accordance with 40 CFR Part 86 Subpart C, as amended by the “California

2015 and Subsequent Model Criteria Pollutant Exhaust Emission Standards and

Test Procedures and 2017 and Subsequent Model Greenhouse Gas Exhaust

Emission Standards and Test Procedures for Passenger Cars, Light-Duty

Trucks, and Medium-Duty Vehicles.” Natural gas, diesel-fueled and zero-

emission vehicles are exempt from these standards.

with 40 CFR Part 86 Subpart C, as amended by the “California

2015 and Subsequent Model Criteria Pollutant Exhaust Emission Standards and

Test Procedures and 2017 and Subsequent Model Greenhouse Gas Exhaust

Emission Standards and Test Procedures for Passenger Cars, Light-Duty

Trucks, and Medium-Duty Vehicles.” Natural gas, diesel-fueled and zero-

emission vehicles are exempt from these standards.

(6)

Highway NMOG + NOx Standard. The maximum emissions of non-

methane organic gas plus oxides of nitrogen measured on the federal Highway

Fuel Economy Test (HWFET; 40 CFR 600 Subpart B), as modified by the

“California 2015 and Subsequent Model Criteria Pollutant Exhaust Emission

Standards and Test Procedures and 2017 and Subsequent Model Greenhouse

Gas Exhaust Emission Standards and Test Procedures for Passenger Cars,

Light-Duty Trucks, and Medium-Duty Vehicles,” must not be greater than the

applicable LEV III NMOG+NOx standard set forth in subsection (a)(1). Both the

sum of the NMOG+NOx emissions and the HWFET standard must be rounded in

accordance with ASTM E29-67 to the nearest 0.001 g/mi before being compared.

(7)

Supplemental Federal Test Procedure (SFTP) Off-Cycle Emission

Standards.

(A) SFTP NMOG+NOx and CO Exhaust Emission Standards for

Passenger Cars, Light-Duty Trucks, and Medium-Duty Passenger Vehicles.

Manufacturers shall certify 2015 and subsequent model year LEVs, ULEVs, and

SULEVs in the PC, LDT, and MDPV classes to either the SFTP NMOG+NOx and

CO Stand-Alone Exhaust Emission Standards set forth in subsection (a)(7)(A)1,

or in accordance with the SFTP NMOG+NOx and CO Composite Exhaust

Emission Standards and Fleet-Average Requirements set forth in subsection

and Medium-Duty Passenger Vehicles.

Manufacturers shall certify 2015 and subsequent model year LEVs, ULEVs, and

SULEVs in the PC, LDT, and MDPV classes to either the SFTP NMOG+NOx and

CO Stand-Alone Exhaust Emission Standards set forth in subsection (a)(7)(A)1,

or in accordance with the SFTP NMOG+NOx and CO Composite Exhaust

Emission Standards and Fleet-Average Requirements set forth in subsection

(a)(7)(A)2. A manufacturer may also certify 2014 model LEVs, ULEVs, or

SULEVs in the PC, LDT, or MDPV classes to LEV III SFTP standards, in which

As Amended: March 22, 2012

Date of Hearing: January 26-27, 2012

case, the manufacturer shall be subject to the LEV III SFTP emission standards

and requirements, including the sales-weighted fleet-average NMOG+NOx

composite emission standard applicable to 2015 model vehicles if choosing to

comply with the SFTP NMOG+NOx and CO Composite Exhaust Emission

Standards and Fleet-Average Requirements set forth in subsection (a)(7)(A)2.

The manufacturer shall notify the Executive Officer of its selected emission

standard type in the Application for Certification of the first test group certifying to

SFTP NMOG+NOx and CO emission standards on a 150,000 mile durability

basis. Once an emission standard type for NMOG+NOx and CO is selected for a

fleet, and the Executive Officer is notified of such selection, the selection must be

kept through the 2025 model year for the entire fleet, which includes LEV II

vehicles if selecting to comply with subsection (a)(7)(A)2. The manufacturer may

not change its selection until the 2026 model year. Test groups not certifying to

the 150,000-mile SFTP NMOG+NOx and CO emission standards pursuant to this

subsection (a)(7)(A) shall be subject to the 4,000-mile SFTP NMOG+NOx and

CO emission standards set forth in subsection 1960.1(r).

SFTP NMOG+NOx and CO Exhaust Stand-Alone Emission

Standards

with subsection (a)(7)(A)2. The manufacturer may

not change its selection until the 2026 model year. Test groups not certifying to

the 150,000-mile SFTP NMOG+NOx and CO emission standards pursuant to this

subsection (a)(7)(A) shall be subject to the 4,000-mile SFTP NMOG+NOx and

CO emission standards set forth in subsection 1960.1(r).

SFTP NMOG+NOx and CO Exhaust Stand-Alone Emission

Standards. The following standards are the maximum SFTP NMOG+NOx

and CO exhaust emissions through full useful life from 2015 and subsequent

model-year LEV III LEVs, ULEVs, and SULEVs when operating on the same

gaseous or liquid fuel they use for FTP certification. In the case of fuel-

flexible vehicles, SFTP compliance shall be demonstrated using the LEV III

certification gasoline specified in Part II, Section A.100.3.1.2 of the “California

2015 and Subsequent Model Criteria Pollutant Exhaust Emission Standards

and Test Procedures and 2017 and Subsequent Model Greenhouse Gas

Exhaust Emission Standards and Test Procedures for Passenger Cars, Light-

Duty Trucks, and Medium-Duty Vehicles.”

As Amended: March 22, 2012

Date of Hearing: January 26-27, 2012

SFTP NMOG+NOx and CO Stand-Alone Exhaust Emission Standards for

2015 and Subsequent Model LEV III Passenger Cars, Light-Duty Trucks, and

Medium-Duty Passenger Vehicles

Vehicle

Type

Durability

Vehicle

Basis

(mi)

Vehicle

Emission

Category1

US06 Test

(g/mi)

SC03 Test

(g/mi)

NMOG +

NOx

NMOG +

NOx

All PCs;

LDTs 0- 8,500 lbs.

GVWR; and

MDPVs

Vehicles in these

categories are tested at

their loaded vehicle

weight (curb weight

plus 300 pounds).

150,000

LEV

0.140

9.6

0.100

3.2

ULEV

0.120

9.6

0.070

3.2

SULEV

(Option A)2

0.060

9.6

0.020

3.2

SULEV

0.050

9.6

0.020

3.2

1 Vehicle Emission Category. Manufacturers must certify all vehicles, which are certifying to a LEV III FTP

emission category on a 150,000-mile durability basis, to the emission standards of the equivalent, or a

more stringent, SFTP emission category set forth on this table

s).

150,000

LEV

0.140

9.6

0.100

3.2

ULEV

0.120

9.6

0.070

3.2

SULEV

(Option A)2

0.060

9.6

0.020

3.2

SULEV

0.050

9.6

0.020

3.2

1 Vehicle Emission Category. Manufacturers must certify all vehicles, which are certifying to a LEV III FTP

emission category on a 150,000-mile durability basis, to the emission standards of the equivalent, or a

more stringent, SFTP emission category set forth on this table. That is, all LEV III LEVs certified to

150,000-mile FTP emission standards shall comply with the SFTP LEV emission standards in this table,

all LEV III ULEVs certified to 150,000-mile FTP emission standards shall comply with the SFTP ULEV

emission standards in this table, and all LEV III SULEVs certified to 150,000-mile FTP emission standards

shall comply with the SFTP SULEV emission standards in this table.

2 Optional SFTP SULEV Standards. A manufacturer may certify light-duty truck test groups from 6,001 to

8,500 lbs. GVWR and MDPV test groups to the SULEV, option A, emission standards set forth in this

table for the 2015 through 2020 model year, only if the vehicles in the test group are equipped with a

particulate filter and the manufacturer extends the particulate filter emission warranty mileage to 200,000

miles. Passenger cars and light-duty trucks 0-6,000 lbs. GVWR are not eligible for this option.

SFTP NMOG+NOx and CO Composite Exhaust Emission

Standards. For the 2015 and subsequent model years, a manufacturer

selecting this option must certify LEV II and LEV III LEVs, ULEVs, and

SULEVs, such that the manufacturer’s sales-weighted fleet-average

NMOG+NOx composite emission value does not exceed the applicable

NMOG+NOx composite emission standard set forth in the following table. In

addition, the CO composite emission value of any LEV III test group shall not

exceed the CO composite emission standard set forth in the following table.

SFTP compliance shall be demonstrated using the same gaseous or liquid

fuel used for FTP certification

age

NMOG+NOx composite emission value does not exceed the applicable

NMOG+NOx composite emission standard set forth in the following table. In

addition, the CO composite emission value of any LEV III test group shall not

exceed the CO composite emission standard set forth in the following table.

SFTP compliance shall be demonstrated using the same gaseous or liquid

fuel used for FTP certification. In the case of fuel-flexible vehicles, SFTP

compliance shall be demonstrated using the LEV III certification gasoline

specified in Part II, Section A.100.3.1.2 of the “California 2015 and

Subsequent Model Criteria Pollutant Exhaust Emission Standards and Test

Procedures and 2017 and Subsequent Model Greenhouse Gas Exhaust

Emission Standards and Test Procedures for Passenger Cars, Light-Duty

Trucks, and Medium-Duty Vehicles.”

As Amended: March 22, 2012

Date of Hearing: January 26-27, 2012

For each test group subject to this subsection, manufacturers shall calculate a

Composite Emission Value for NMOG+NOx and, for LEV III test groups, a

separate Composite Emission Value for CO, using the following equation:

Composite Emission Value = 0.28 x US06 + 0.37 x SC03 + 0.35 x FTP

[Eq. 1]

where

“US06” = the test group’s NMOG+NOx or CO emission value,

as applicable, determined through the US06 test;

“SC03” = the test group’s NMOG+NOx or CO emission value,

as applicable, determined through the SC03 test; and

“FTP” = the test group’s NMOG+NOx or CO emission value, as

applicable, determined through the FTP test.

If no vehicles in a test group have air conditioning units, the FTP cycle

emission value can be used in place of the SC03 cycle emission value in

Equation 1. To determine compliance with the SFTP NMOG+NOx composite

emission standard applicable to the model year, manufacturers shall use a

sales-weighted fleet average of the NMOG+NOx composite emission values

of every applicable test group

TP test.

If no vehicles in a test group have air conditioning units, the FTP cycle

emission value can be used in place of the SC03 cycle emission value in

Equation 1. To determine compliance with the SFTP NMOG+NOx composite

emission standard applicable to the model year, manufacturers shall use a

sales-weighted fleet average of the NMOG+NOx composite emission values

of every applicable test group. The sales-weighted fleet average shall be

calculated using a combination of carry-over and new certification SFTP

composite emission values (converted to NMOG+NOx, as applicable). LEV II

test groups will use their emission values in the fleet average calculation but

will not be considered LEV III test groups. Compliance with the CO

composite emission standard cannot be demonstrated through fleet

averaging. The NMOG+NOx sales-weighted fleet-average composite

emission value for the fleet and the CO composite emission value for each

test group shall not exceed:

SFTP NMOG+NOx and CO Composite Emission Standards for 2015 and

Subsequent Model Passenger Cars, Light-Duty Trucks, and Medium-Duty

Passenger Vehicles

(g/mi) 1

Model Year

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025+

All PCs;

LDTs 8,500

lbs. GVWR

or less; and

MDPVs3

Vehicles in

this category

are tested at

their loaded

vehicle

weight (curb

weight plus

300

pounds).

Sales-Weighted Fleet Average NMOG+NOx Composite Exhaust Emission

Standards2,4,5,6

0.140

0.110

0.103

0.097

0.090

0.083

0.077

0.070

0.063

0.057

0.050

CO Composite Exhaust Emission Standard7

4.2

1 Mileage for Compliance

019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025+

All PCs;

LDTs 8,500

lbs. GVWR

or less; and

MDPVs3

Vehicles in

this category

are tested at

their loaded

vehicle

weight (curb

weight plus

300

pounds).

Sales-Weighted Fleet Average NMOG+NOx Composite Exhaust Emission

Standards2,4,5,6

0.140

0.110

0.103

0.097

0.090

0.083

0.077

0.070

0.063

0.057

0.050

CO Composite Exhaust Emission Standard7

4.2

1 Mileage for Compliance. All test groups certifying to LEV III FTP emission standards on a 150,000-mile

durability basis shall also certify to the SFTP on a 150,000-mile durability basis, as tested in accordance

As Amended: March 22, 2012

Date of Hearing: January 26-27, 2012

with the “California 2015 and Subsequent Model Criteria Pollutant Exhaust Emission Standards and

Test Procedures and 2017 and Subsequent Model Greenhouse Gas Exhaust Emission Standards and

Test Procedures for Passenger Cars, Light-Duty Trucks, and Medium-Duty Vehicles.”

2 Determining NMOG+NOx Composite Emission Values of LEV II Test Groups. For test groups certified

to LEV II FTP emission standards, SFTP emission values shall be converted to NMOG+NOx and

projected out to 120,000 miles or 150,000 miles (depending on LEV II FTP certification) using

deterioration factors or aged components. NMHC emission values for the US06 and SC03 test cycles

shall be converted to NMOG emission values by multiplying by a factor of 1.03. In lieu of deriving a

deterioration factor specific to SFTP test cycles, carry-over test groups may use the applicable

deterioration factor from the FTP cycle in order to determine the carry-over composite emission values

for the purpose of the NMOG+NOx sales-weighted fleet-average calculation. If an SFTP full-useful life

emission value is used to comply with SFTP 4k standards, that value may be used in the sales-

weighted fleet-average without applying an additional deterioration factor

ps may use the applicable

deterioration factor from the FTP cycle in order to determine the carry-over composite emission values

for the purpose of the NMOG+NOx sales-weighted fleet-average calculation. If an SFTP full-useful life

emission value is used to comply with SFTP 4k standards, that value may be used in the sales-

weighted fleet-average without applying an additional deterioration factor.

3 MDPVs are excluded from SFTP NMOG+NOx and CO emission standards and the sales-weighted fleet

average until they are certified to LEV III FTP 150,000-mile NMOG+NOx and CO requirements.

4 Test groups shall certify to bins in increments of 0.010 g/mi. Beginning with the 2018 model year,

vehicles may not certify to bin values above a maximum of 0.180 g/mi.

5 Calculating the sales-weighted average for NMOG+NOx. For each model year, the manufacturer shall

calculate its sales-weighted fleet-average NMOG+NOx composite emission value as follows.

(

)

(

)

(

)

∑









group

test

the

vehicles

number

bin

value

composite

group

test

the

vehicles

number

where "n" = a manufacturer’s total number of PC, LDT, and, if applicable, MDPV certification bins, in

a given model year including carry-over certification bins, certifying to SFTP composite emission

standards in that model year;

“number of vehicles in the test group” = the number of vehicles produced and delivered for

sale in California in the certification test group; and

"Composite Value of Bin" = the numerical value selected by the manufacturer for the

certification bin that serves as the emission standard for the vehicles in the test group with respect

to all testing for test groups certifying to SFTP on a 150,000-mile durability basis, and the SFTP

carry-over composite emission value, as described in footnote 7 of this table, for carry-over LEV II

test groups.

6 Calculation of Fleet Average Total NMOG+NOx Credits or Debits

manufacturer for the

certification bin that serves as the emission standard for the vehicles in the test group with respect

to all testing for test groups certifying to SFTP on a 150,000-mile durability basis, and the SFTP

carry-over composite emission value, as described in footnote 7 of this table, for carry-over LEV II

test groups.

6 Calculation of Fleet Average Total NMOG+NOx Credits or Debits. A manufacturer shall calculate the

total NMOG+NOx credits or debits, as follows:

[(NMOG+NOx Composite Emission Standard) – (Manufacturer’s Sales-Weighted Fleet-

Average Composite Emission Value)]

x (Total Number of Vehicles Produced and Delivered for Sale in California in the 0-8,500 lbs

GVWR plus MDPVs classes, if applicable) [Eq. 3]

A negative number constitutes total NMOG+NOx debits, and a positive number constitutes total

NMOG+NOx credits accrued by the manufacturer for the given model year. Total NMOG+NOx credits

earned in a given model year retain full value through the fifth model year after they are earned. At the

beginning of the sixth model year, the total NMOG+NOx credits have no value. A manufacturer may

trade credits with other manufacturers

A manufacturer shall equalize total NMOG+NOx debits within three model years after they have been

incurred by earning NMOG+NOx credits in an amount equal to the total NMOG+NOx debits. If total

NMOG+NOx debits are not equalized within the three model-year period, the manufacturer is subject to

the Health and Safety Code section 43211 civil penalty applicable to a manufacturer which sells a new

motor vehicle that does not meet the applicable emission standards adopted by the state board. The

cause of action shall be deemed to accrue when the total NMOG+NOx debits are not equalized by the

end of the specified time period

within the three model-year period, the manufacturer is subject to

the Health and Safety Code section 43211 civil penalty applicable to a manufacturer which sells a new

motor vehicle that does not meet the applicable emission standards adopted by the state board. The

cause of action shall be deemed to accrue when the total NMOG+NOx debits are not equalized by the

end of the specified time period. For the purposes of Health and Safety Code section 43211, the

number of vehicles not meeting the state board’s emission standards is determined by dividing the

NMOG+NOx debits for the model year by the NMOG+NOx composite emission standard in effect

during the model year in which the debits were incurred.

[Eq. 2]

As Amended: March 22, 2012

Date of Hearing: January 26-27, 2012

7 Calculating the CO composite emission value. Composite emission values for CO shall be calculated in

accordance with Equation 1 above. Unlike the NMOG+NOx composite emission standards,

manufacturers would not be able to meet the proposed CO composite emission standard through fleet

averaging: each individual test group must comply with the standard. Test groups certified to 4,000-

mile SFTP emission standards are not subject to this CO emission standard.

(B) SFTP PM Exhaust Emission Standards for Passenger Cars, Light-

Duty Trucks, and Medium-Duty Passenger Vehicles. The following standards

are the maximum PM exhaust emissions through the full useful life from 2017

and subsequent model-year LEV III LEVs, ULEVs, and SULEVs in the PC, LDT,

and MDPV classes when operating on the same gaseous or liquid fuel they use

for FTP certification

n standard.

(B) SFTP PM Exhaust Emission Standards for Passenger Cars, Light-

Duty Trucks, and Medium-Duty Passenger Vehicles. The following standards

are the maximum PM exhaust emissions through the full useful life from 2017

and subsequent model-year LEV III LEVs, ULEVs, and SULEVs in the PC, LDT,

and MDPV classes when operating on the same gaseous or liquid fuel they use

for FTP certification. In the case of fuel-flexible vehicles, SFTP compliance shall

be demonstrated using the LEV III certification gasoline specified in Part II,

Section A.100.3.1.2 of the “California 2015 and Subsequent Model Criteria

Pollutant Exhaust Emission Standards and Test Procedures and 2017 and

Subsequent Model Greenhouse Gas Exhaust Emission Standards and Test

Procedures for Passenger Cars, Light-Duty Trucks, and Medium-Duty Vehicles.”

Manufacturers must certify LEVs, ULEVs, and SULEVs in the PC, LDT, and

MDPV classes, which are certifying to LEV III FTP PM emission standards in

subsection (a)(2) on a 150,000-mile durability basis, to the SFTP PM Exhaust

Emission Standards set forth in this subsection (a)(7)(B).

SFTP PM Exhaust Emission Standards for 2017 and Subsequent

Model LEV III Passenger Cars, Light-Duty Trucks, and Medium-Duty

Passenger Vehicles1

Vehicle Type

Test Weight

Mileage for

Compliance

Test

Cycle

(mg/mi)

All PCs;

LDTs 0-6,000 lbs GVWR

Loaded

vehicle weight

150,000

US06

LDTs 6,001-8,500 lbs GVWR;

MDPVs

Loaded

vehicle weight

150,000

US06

1 All PCs, LDTs, and MDPVs certified to LEV III FTP PM emission standards in subsection (a)(2)

on a 150,000-mile durability basis shall comply with the SFTP PM Exhaust Emission Standards in

this table.

Medium-Duty Vehicles. The following standards are the maximum NMOG+NOx

and CO composite emission values for full useful life of 2016 and subsequent

model-year medium-duty LEV III ULEVs and SULEVs from 8,501 through

14,000 pounds GVWR when operating on the same gaseous or liquid fuel they

use for FTP certification

Standards in

this table.

Medium-Duty Vehicles. The following standards are the maximum NMOG+NOx

and CO composite emission values for full useful life of 2016 and subsequent

model-year medium-duty LEV III ULEVs and SULEVs from 8,501 through

14,000 pounds GVWR when operating on the same gaseous or liquid fuel they

use for FTP certification. In the case of flex-fueled vehicles, SFTP compliance

shall be demonstrated using the LEV III certification gasoline specified in Part II,

Section A.100.3.1.2 of the “California 2015 and Subsequent Model Criteria

Pollutant Exhaust Emission Standards and Test Procedures and 2017 and

Subsequent Model Greenhouse Gas Exhaust Emission Standards and Test

Procedures for Passenger Cars, Light-Duty Trucks, and Medium-Duty Vehicles.”

As Amended: March 22, 2012

Date of Hearing: January 26-27, 2012

The following composite emission standards do not apply to MDPVs subject to

the emission standards presented in subsections (a)(7)(A) and (a)(7)(B).

SFTP NMOG+NOx and CO Composite Exhaust Emission Standards for 2016 and

Subsequent Model ULEVs and SULEVs in the Medium-Duty Vehicle Class

Vehicle Type

Mileage for

Compliance

HP/GVWR2

Test Cycle3,4,5

Vehicle

Emission

Category6

Composite Emission

Standard1

(g/mi)

NMOG +

NOx

Carbon

Monoxide

MDVs 8,501 -

10,000 lbs

GVWR

150,000

≤ 0.024

US06 Bag 2,

SC03, FTP

ULEV

0.550

22.0

SULEV

0.350

12.0

> 0.024

Full US06,

SC03, FTP

ULEV

0.800

22.0

SULEV

0.450

12.0

MDVs 10,001-

14,000 lbs

GVWR

150,000

n/a

Hot 1435 UC

(Hot 1435

LA92), SC03,

FTP

ULEV

0.550

6.0

SULEV

0.350

4.0

1 Manufacturers shall use Equation 1 in subsection (a)(7)(A)2 to calculate SFTP Composite Emission

Values for each test group subject to the emission standards in this table. For MDVs 10,001-14,000

lbs. GVWR, the emission results from the UC test shall be used in place of results from the US06

test.

2 Power to Weight Ratio

n/a

Hot 1435 UC

(Hot 1435

LA92), SC03,

FTP

ULEV

0.550

6.0

SULEV

0.350

4.0

1 Manufacturers shall use Equation 1 in subsection (a)(7)(A)2 to calculate SFTP Composite Emission

Values for each test group subject to the emission standards in this table. For MDVs 10,001-14,000

lbs. GVWR, the emission results from the UC test shall be used in place of results from the US06

test.

2 Power to Weight Ratio. If all vehicles in a test group have a power to weight ratio at or below a

threshold of 0.024, they may opt to run the US06 Bag 2 in lieu of the full US06 cycle. The cutoff is

determined by using a ratio of the engine’s maximum rated horsepower, as established by the engine

manufacturer in the vehicle’s Application for Certification, to the vehicle’s GVWR in pounds and does

not include any horsepower contributed by electric motors in the case of hybrid electric or plug-in

hybrid electric vehicles. Manufacturers may opt to test to the full cycle regardless of the calculated

ratio; in such case, manufacturers shall meet the emission standards applicable to vehicles with

power-to-weight ratios greater than 0.024.

3 Test Weight. Medium-duty vehicles are tested at their adjusted loaded vehicle weight (average of

curb weight and GVWR).

4 Road Speed Fan. Manufacturers have the option to use a road speed modulated fan as specified in

40-CFR § 86.107–96(d)(1) instead of a fixed speed fan for MDV SFTP testing.

5 If a manufacturer provides an engineering evaluation for a test group showing that SC03 emissions

are equivalent to or lower than FTP emissions, the FTP emission value may be used in place of the

SC03 emission value when determining the composite emission value for that test group.

6 Vehicle Emission Categories. For MDVs 8,501-10,000 lbs

d)(1) instead of a fixed speed fan for MDV SFTP testing.

5 If a manufacturer provides an engineering evaluation for a test group showing that SC03 emissions

are equivalent to or lower than FTP emissions, the FTP emission value may be used in place of the

SC03 emission value when determining the composite emission value for that test group.

6 Vehicle Emission Categories. For MDVs 8,501-10,000 lbs. GVWR, for each model year, the

percentage of MDVs certified to an SFTP emission category set forth in this section 1961.2 shall be

equal to or greater than the total percentage certified to the FTP ULEV250, ULEV200, SULEV170,

and SULEV150 emission categories; of these vehicles, the percentage of MDVs certified to an SFTP

SULEV emission category shall be equal to or greater than the total percentage certified to both the

FTP SULEV170 and SULEV150 emission categories. For MDVs 10,001-14,000 lbs. GVWR, for each

model year, the percentage of MDVs certified to an SFTP emission category set forth in this section

1961.2 shall be equal to or greater than the total percentage certified to the FTP ULEV400, ULEV270,

SULEV230, and SULEV200 emission categories; of these vehicles, the percentage of MDVs certified

to an SFTP SULEV emission category shall be equal to or greater than the total percentage certified

to both the FTP SULEV230 and SULEV200 emission categories.

(D) SFTP PM Exhaust Emission Standards for Medium-Duty

Vehicles. The following standards are the maximum PM composite emission

values for the full useful life of 2017 and subsequent model-year LEV III LEVs,

ULEVs, and SULEVs when operating on the same gaseous or liquid fuel they

use for FTP certification

n the total percentage certified

to both the FTP SULEV230 and SULEV200 emission categories.

(D) SFTP PM Exhaust Emission Standards for Medium-Duty

Vehicles. The following standards are the maximum PM composite emission

values for the full useful life of 2017 and subsequent model-year LEV III LEVs,

ULEVs, and SULEVs when operating on the same gaseous or liquid fuel they

use for FTP certification. In the case of fuel-flexible vehicles, SFTP compliance

shall be demonstrated using the LEV III certification gasoline specified in Part II,

As Amended: March 22, 2012

Date of Hearing: January 26-27, 2012

Section A.100.3.1.2 of the “California 2015 and Subsequent Model Criteria

Pollutant Exhaust Emission Standards and Test Procedures and 2017 and

Subsequent Model Greenhouse Gas Exhaust Emission Standards and Test

Procedures for Passenger Cars, Light-Duty Trucks, and Medium-Duty Vehicles.”

The following composite emission standards do not apply to MDPVs subject to

the emission standards set forth in subsections (a)(7)(A) and (a)(7)(B).

SFTP PM Exhaust Emission Standards for 2017 and Subsequent Model Medium-

Duty Vehicles1

Vehicle Type

Test Weight

Mileage for

Compliance

Hp/GVWR

Test Cycle3,4

(mg/mi)

MDVs 8,501-10,000 lbs

GVWR

Adjusted

loaded vehicle

weight

150,000

≤ 0.024

US06 Bag 2

>0.024

US06

MDVs 10,001-14,000 lbs

GVWR

Adjusted

loaded vehicle

weight

150,000

n/a

Hot 1435

UC (Hot

1435 LA92)

1 Except for MDPVs subject to the emission standards set forth in subsection (a)(7)(B), MDVs

certified to 150,000-mile FTP PM emission standards in subsection (a)(2) shall comply with the SFTP

PM Exhaust Emission Standards in this table.

2 Power to Weight Ratio. If all vehicles in a test group have a power to weight ratio at or below a

threshold of 0.024, they may opt to run the US06 Bag 2 in lieu of the full US06 cycle

ct to the emission standards set forth in subsection (a)(7)(B), MDVs

certified to 150,000-mile FTP PM emission standards in subsection (a)(2) shall comply with the SFTP

PM Exhaust Emission Standards in this table.

2 Power to Weight Ratio. If all vehicles in a test group have a power to weight ratio at or below a

threshold of 0.024, they may opt to run the US06 Bag 2 in lieu of the full US06 cycle. The cutoff is

determined by using a ratio of the engine’s horsepower to the vehicle’s GVWR in pounds and does

not include any horsepower contributed by electric motors in the case of hybrid electric or plug-in

hybrid electric vehicles. Manufacturers may opt to test to the full cycle regardless of the calculated

ratio; in such case, manufacturers shall meet the emission standards applicable to vehicles with

power-to-weight ratios greater than 0.024.

3 Road Speed Fan. Manufacturers have the option to use a road speed modulated fan as specified in

40-CFR § 86.107–96(d)(1) instead of a fixed speed fan for MDV SFTP testing.

4 Manufacturers shall use Equation 1 above to calculate SFTP Composite PM Emission Values for

each test group subject to the emission standards in this table. For MDVs 8,501-10,000 lbs. GVWR

certifying to the US06 Bag 2 PM emission standard, the emission results from the US06 Bag 2 test

shall be used in place of results from the full US06 test. For MDVs 10,001-14,000 lbs. GVWR, the

emission results from the UC test shall be used in place of results from the US06 test.

Emission Values for

each test group subject to the emission standards in this table. For MDVs 8,501-10,000 lbs. GVWR

certifying to the US06 Bag 2 PM emission standard, the emission results from the US06 Bag 2 test

shall be used in place of results from the full US06 test. For MDVs 10,001-14,000 lbs. GVWR, the

emission results from the UC test shall be used in place of results from the US06 test.

(8)

Interim In-Use Compliance Standards.

(A)

LEV III NMOG+NOx Interim In-Use Compliance Standards.

The following interim in-use compliance standards shall apply for the first two

model years that a test group is certified to the LEV III standards.

NMOG+NOx Interim In-Use Compliance Standards for

Passenger Cars, Light-Duty Trucks, and Medium-Duty Passenger Vehicles.

For the 2015 through 2019 model years, these standards shall apply.

As Amended: March 22, 2012

Date of Hearing: January 26-27, 2012

Emission

Category

Durability

Vehicle

Basis

(miles)

LEV III PCs,

LDTs, and

MDPVs

NMOG + NOx

(g/mi)

LEV160

150,000

n/a

ULEV125

150,000

n/a

ULEV70

150,000

0.098

ULEV50

150,000

0.070

SULEV30

150,000

0.0421

SULEV20

150,000

0.0281

1not applicable to test groups that receive PZEV credits

NMOG+NOx Interim In-Use Compliance Standards for

Medium-Duty Vehicles, Excluding Medium-Duty Passenger Vehicles. For the

2015 through 2020 model years, these standards shall apply.

Emission

Category

Durability

Vehicle

Basis

(miles)

LEV III MDVs

(excluding MDPVs)

8,501 - 10,000 lbs.

GVW

LEV III MDVs

10,001 - 14,000 lbs.

GVW

NMOG + NOx

(g/mi)

NMOG + NOx

(g/mi)

LEV395

150,000

n/a

ULEV340

150,000

n/a

ULEV250

150,000

0.370

n/a

ULEV200

150,000

0.300

n/a

SULEV170

150,000

0.250

n/a

SULEV150

150,000

0.220

n/a

LEV630

150,000

n/a

ULEV570

150,000

n/a

ULEV400

150,000

n/a

0.600

ULEV270

150,000

n/a

0.400

SULEV230

150,000

n/a

0.340

SULEV200

150,000

n/a

0.300

As Amended: March 22, 2012

Date of Hearing: January 26-27, 2012

(B)

LEV III Particulate Interim In-Use Compliance Standards

,000

n/a

ULEV250

150,000

0.370

n/a

ULEV200

150,000

0.300

n/a

SULEV170

150,000

0.250

n/a

SULEV150

150,000

0.220

n/a

LEV630

150,000

n/a

ULEV570

150,000

n/a

ULEV400

150,000

n/a

0.600

ULEV270

150,000

n/a

0.400

SULEV230

150,000

n/a

0.340

SULEV200

150,000

n/a

0.300

As Amended: March 22, 2012

Date of Hearing: January 26-27, 2012

(B)

LEV III Particulate Interim In-Use Compliance Standards. The

following interim in-use compliance standards shall apply for the first two model

years that a test group is certified to the LEV III standards.

LEV III Particulate Interim In-Use Compliance Standards for

Passenger Cars, Light-Duty Trucks, and Medium-Duty Passenger Vehicles.

For the 2017 through 2020 model years, the interim in-use compliance

standard for vehicles certifying to the 3 mg/mi particulate standard is 6 mg/mi.

For the 2025 through 2028 model years, the interim in-use compliance

standard for vehicles certifying to the 1 mg/mi particulate standard is 2 mg/mi.

LEV III Particulate Interim In-Use Compliance Standards for

Medium-Duty Vehicles, excluding Medium-Duty Passenger Vehicles. For the

2017 through 2020 model years, the interim in-use compliance standard for

vehicles certifying to the 8 mg/mi particulate standard shall be 16 mg/mi and

the interim in-use compliance standard for vehicles certifying to the 10 mg/mi

particulate standard shall be 20 mg/mi.

(C)

SFTP Interim In-Use Compliance Standards.

Test groups certified prior to the 2020 model year may use

an in-use compliance standard for NMOG+NOx for the first two model years

that they are certified to new standards.

a. For light-duty vehicle test groups and medium-duty

passenger vehicle test groups certifying to the standards in subsection

(a)(7)(A)1, in-use compliance emission standards for NMOG+NOx shall be

1.4 times the applicable certification standard.

b. For light-duty vehicle test groups and medium-duty

passenger vehicle test groups certifying to the standards in subsection

certified to new standards.

a. For light-duty vehicle test groups and medium-duty

passenger vehicle test groups certifying to the standards in subsection

(a)(7)(A)1, in-use compliance emission standards for NMOG+NOx shall be

1.4 times the applicable certification standard.

b. For light-duty vehicle test groups and medium-duty

passenger vehicle test groups certifying to the standards in subsection

(a)(7)(A)2, in-use compliance emission standards for NMOG+NOx shall be

1.4 times the Composite Value of the bin to which a test group is certified.

c. For medium-duty vehicle tests groups certifying to the

standards in subsection (a)(7)(C), in-use compliance emission standards

for NMOG+NOx shall be 1.4 times the applicable certification standard.

Test groups certified prior to the 2021 model year will be

allowed an in-use compliance standard for PM for the first five model years

that they are certified to the SFTP PM standard.

a. For light-duty vehicle test groups and medium-duty

passenger vehicle test groups certifying to SFTP PM exhaust emission

standards in subsection (a)(7)(B), in-use compliance emission standards

for PM shall be 5.0 mg/mi higher than the applicable certification standard.

As Amended: March 22, 2012

Date of Hearing: January 26-27, 2012

b. For medium-duty vehicle test groups certifying to SFTP PM

Exhaust Emission Standards in subsection (a)(7)(D), in-use compliance

emission standards for PM shall be 5.0 mg/mi higher than the applicable

certification standard.

mpliance emission standards

for PM shall be 5.0 mg/mi higher than the applicable certification standard.

As Amended: March 22, 2012

Date of Hearing: January 26-27, 2012

b. For medium-duty vehicle test groups certifying to SFTP PM

Exhaust Emission Standards in subsection (a)(7)(D), in-use compliance

emission standards for PM shall be 5.0 mg/mi higher than the applicable

certification standard.

(9)

Requirement to Generate Additional NMOG+NOx Fleet Average

Credit. For a vehicle that is certified to the LEV III standards in subsection (a)(1),

which does not generate a partial ZEV allocation according to the criteria set

forth in section C.3 of the “California Exhaust Emission Standards and Test

Procedures for 2009 through 2017 Model Zero-Emission Vehicles and Hybrid

Electric Vehicles, in the Passenger Car, Light-Duty Truck and Medium-Duty

Vehicle Classes” and the “California Exhaust Emission Standards and Test

Procedures for 2018 and Subsequent Model Zero-Emission Vehicles and Hybrid

Electric Vehicles, in the Passenger Car, Light-Duty Truck and Medium-Duty

Vehicle Classes,” a manufacturer may subtract 5 mg/mi from the NMOG+NOx

emission standards value set forth in subsection (b)(1)(B)1.c when calculating

the manufacturer’s fleet average, provided that the manufacturer extends the

performance and defects warranty period to 15 years or 150,000 miles,

whichever occurs first.

(10)

Requirement to Generate a Partial ZEV Allowance. For the 2015

through 2017 model years, a manufacturer that certifies to the LEV III SULEV30

or the LEV III SULEV20 standards may also generate a partial ZEV allocation

according to the criteria set forth in section C.3 of the “California Exhaust

Emission Standards and Test Procedures for 2009 through 2017 Model Zero-

Emission Vehicles and Hybrid Electric Vehicles, in the Pass

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