12-039 Code Vt. R. 12-030-039-X - VERMONT LOW EMISSION VEHICLE AND ZERO EMISSION VEHICLE RULES

Section 40-101. Definitions.

The terms defined in this Chapter shall apply to this Chapter only, and for purposes of this Chapter shall supersede definitions contained in any other regulation The definitions contained in Air Pollution Control Regulations Section 5-101 shall govern in the absence of a superseding definition in this section.

(a) "California-certified" means approved by CARB for sale in California.
(b) "CARB" means the California Air Resources Board.
(c) "Dealer" means any person engaged in the business of selling, offering to sell, soliciting or advertising the sale of new vehicles who holds a valid sales and service agreement, franchise or contract, granted by the manufacturer or distributor for the retail sale of said manufacturer's or distributor's new vehicles.
(d) "Emergency Vehicle" means any authorized vehicle publicly owned and operated that is used by a peace officer, used for fighting fires or responding to emergency fire calls, used by emergency medical technicians or paramedics, used for towing or servicing other vehicles, or used for repairing damaged lighting or electrical equipment.
(e) "Emission Control Label" means a paper, plastic, metal or other permanent material, welded, riveted or otherwise permanently attached to an area within the engine compartment (if any), or to the engine, in such a way that it will be visible to the average person after installation of the engine in new vehicles certified for sale in California, in accordance with Title 13, California Code of Regulations.
(f) "Environmental Performance Label" means a paper or plastic decal securely affixed by the manufacturer to a window of all passenger cars, light-duty trucks, and medium-duty passenger vehicles which discloses the global warming and smog score for the vehicle in accordance with Title 13, California Code of Regulations.
(g) "Fleet Average Emission" means a vehicle manufacturer's average vehicle emissions of all greenhouse gases, non-methane organic gases (NMOG), or NMOG plus oxides of nitrogen (NOx), as applicable, from all new vehicles delivered for sale or lease in Vermont in any model-year.
(h) "Greenhouse gas" means the following gases: carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and hydrofluorocarbons.
(i) "GHG Credit" means greenhouse gas credit.
(j) "Gross Vehicle Weight Rating" or "GVWR" is as defined in Title 13, California Code of Regulations Section 1900 or Title 17, California Code of Regulations Section 95662, as applicable.
(l) "Heavy-duty Engine " is as defined in Title 13, California Code of Regulations Section 1900 or Title 17, California Code of Regulations Section 95662, as applicable.
(m) "Light-duty Truck" is as defined in Title 13, California Code of Regulations Section 1900.
(n) "Manufacturer" means any independent low volume, small, intermediate or large volume vehicle manufacturer as defined in Title 13, California Code of Regulations Section 1900.
(o) "Medium-duty Engine" is as defined in Title 13, California Code of Regulations Section 1900 or Title 17, California Code of Regulations Section 95662, as applicable.
(p) "Medium-duty passenger vehicle" is as defined in Title 13, California Code of Regulations Section 1900.
(q) "Medium-duty Vehicle" is as defined in Title 13, California Code of Regulations Section 1900 or Title 17, California Code of Regulations Section 95662, as applicable.
(r) "Model Year" means the manufacturer's annual production period which includes January 1 of a calendar year or, if the manufacturer has no annual production period, the calendar year. In the case of any vehicle manufactured in two or more stages, the time of manufacture shall be the date of completion of the chassis, except for a vehicle or engine subject to Title 17, California Code of Regulations Section 95662(a)(16).
(s) "New Vehicle" means any vehicle with 7,500 miles or fewer on its odometer.
(t) "Near-zero-emission vehicle" or " NZEV " means one of the following:
(A) An on-road plug-in hybrid electric vehicle which has the same definition as that in 40 CFR section 86.1803-01, amended on July 1, 2011, incorporated by reference herein, that achieves all-electric range as defined in Title 13, California Code of Regulations Section 1963(c)(1); or
(B) An on-road hybrid electric vehicle that has the capability to charge the battery from an off-vehicle conductive or inductive electric source and achieves all-electric range as defined in Title 13, California Code of Regulations Section 1963(c)(1).
(u) "NMOG Credit" means non-methane organic gas credit.
(v) "NMOG + NOx Credit" means non-methane organic gas plus oxides of nitrogen credit.
(w) "Passenger Car " is as defined in Title 13, California Code of Regulations Section 1900.
(x) "Qualifying Community-based Clean Mobility Program" means a program determined by the Vermont Air Pollution Control Officer to qualify as a community-based clean mobility program pursuant to guidance issued by the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation. The Vermont Air Pollution Control Officer must determine that a program qualifies as a community-based clean mobility program before a manufacturer may earn vehicle value pursuant to the requirements of Title 13, California Code of Regulations Section 1962.4.
(y) "Recall" means:
(1) The issuing of notices directly to consumers that vehicles in their possession or control should be corrected, and/or
(2) Efforts to actively locate and correct vehicles in the possession or control of consumers.
(z) "Smog Index Label" means a decal securely affixed by the manufacturer to a window of all passenger cars and light-duty trucks which discloses the smog index for the vehicle in accordance with Title 13, California Code of Regulations Section 1965.
(aa) "Trailer" is as defined in Title 17, California Code of Regulations Section 95662.
(bb) "VECs" means vehicle equivalent credits.
(cc) "Vehicle" or "motor vehicle" means any passenger car, light-duty truck, medium-duty passenger vehicle, medium-duty vehicle, or heavy-duty vehicle, as appropriate.
(dd) "Zero-emission Vehicle" or "ZEV" means a vehicle that produces zero exhaust emissions of any criteria pollutant (or precursor pollutant) or greenhouse gas, excluding emissions from air conditioning systems, under any possible operational modes or conditions.
(ee) "ZEV Credit" or "ZEV value" means a unit, expressed numerically, generated in accordance with Title 13 California Code Regulations, Sections 1962.2, 1962.4, and 1963.2.
Section 40-102. Incorporation by Reference.
(a) This Chapter incorporates by reference certain sections of Titles 13 and 17, California Code of Regulations. Section 201 of this Chapter lists the sections of Titles 13 and 17, California Code of reference date in Section 201, herein.
(b) For purposes of applying the incorporated sections of the California Code of Regulations, unless clearly inappropriate or alternatively defined in this Chapter, "California" shall mean "Vermont". For example, "delivered for sale in California" and "placed in service" are interpreted, except for determinations of whether a manufacturer is a large, medium, small, independent low volume, or low volume manufacturer, as referring to vehicles in "Vermont".
Section 40-103. New Vehicle Emission Requirements.
(a) No person, including a manufacturer or dealer, shall deliver for sale or lease, offer for sale or lease, sell or lease, import, acquire, receive, purchase, or rent a new vehicle that is a 2000 or subsequent model-year passenger car or light-duty truck or a 2004 or subsequent model-year medium-duty vehicle in Vermont unless the vehicle is California-certified and complies with the following criteria:
(1) The exhaust emissions standards, as applicable, in Title 13, California Code of Regulations, including:
(A) The Low Emission Vehicle Program, Sections 1900, 1956.8, 1960.1, 1961, 1961.2, and 1961.4;
(B) The Greenhouse Gas Emission Standards Program, Sections 1961.1 and 1961.3; and
(C) The Zero Emission Vehicle Program, Sections 1962, 1962.1, 1962.2, 1962.4, 1962.5, and 1962.6.
(2) The emission control label requirements, the smog index label or the environmental performance label requirements for 2002 through 2009 model-year vehicles, and the environmental performance label requirements for 2010 and subsequent model year vehicles in accordance with Title 13, California Code of Regulations Section 1965, except as otherwise provided by 10 V.S.A. § 579(d).
(3) The evaporative emissions standards in Title 13, California Code of Regulations Sections 1976.
(4) The refueling emissions standards in Title 13, California Code of Regulations Section 1978.
(5) The malfunction and diagnostic system requirements in Title 13, California Code of Regulations Sections 1968.1 and 1968.2.
(6) The assembly-line testing procedure requirements in Title 13, California Code of Regulations Section 2062.
(7) The specifications for fill pipes and openings of motor vehicle fuel tanks in Title 13, California Code of Regulations Section 2235.
(b) Effective for model year 2026 and subsequent model years, any manufacturer that certifies on-road vehicles over 8,500 pounds GVWR for sale or lease in Vermont must comply with:
(1) The Advanced Clean Trucks rule as incorporated by reference in Section 201 and in Title 13, California Code of Regulations Sections 1963 through 1963.5.
(c) No person, including a manufacturer or dealer, shall deliver for sale or lease, offer for sale or lease, sell or lease, import, acquire, receive, purchase, or rent a new vehicle that is a 2026 or subsequent model-year medium- and heavy-duty engine or vehicle, or trailer in Vermont unless the vehicle is California-certified and complies with the following:
(1) All applicable emissions standards, testing procedures, warranty, reporting, recall and other applicable requirements of the Heavy-Duty Engine and Vehicle Omnibus Regulation as incorporated by reference in Section 201 of this Chapter and specified in Titles 13 and 17, California Code of Regulations; and
(2) All applicable emission standards, testing procedures, warranty, reporting, recall and other applicable requirements of the California Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Medium- And Heavy-Duty Engines, Vehicles, and Trailers (Phase 2) as incorporated by reference in Section 201 of this Chapter and specified in Titles 13 and 17, California Code of Regulations.
(d) Sub sections 40-103 (a-x) shall not apply to a new vehicle:
(1) Defined as an emergency vehicle;
(2) For the purposes of Advanced Clean Trucks only, a vehicle defined as an "excluded bus" pursuant to Title 13, California Code of Regulations Section 1963(c)(11);
(2) With a right-hand drive configuration that is not available in a California-certified model, purchased by a rural route postal carrier and used primarily for work;
(3) Designed exclusively for off-highway use; or
(4) Certified to standards promulgated pursuant to the authority contained in 42 U.S.C. 7521 and which is in the possession of a vehicle rental agency in Vermont and is next rented with a final destination outside of Vermont.
(e) Sub sections 40-103 (a-c) shall not apply to new vehicles in the following transactions:
(1) A transfer by court decree;
(2) A transfer by inheritance;
(3) A purchase by a nonresident prior to establishing residency in Vermont; or
(4) A sale for the purpose of being wrecked or dismantled.
Section 40-104. Warranty.
(a) For California-certified vehicles delivered for sale or lease in Vermont, each manufacturer shall provide a warranty for the ultimate purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that complies with the applicable warranty requirements of Title 13, California Code of Regulations Sections 1962.8, 2035 through 2038, 2040 and 2046.
(b) Each manufacturer shall include the emission control system warranty statement required by Title 13, California Code of Regulations Sections 2039, modified by some means (e.g. printed within the text or a sticker) to clearly inform Vermont owners of California-certified vehicles that the California Warranty applies to the vehicle. This statement shall provide a telephone number appropriate for Vermont.
Section 40-105. Recall.

For all California-certified vehicles registered in Vermont, each manufacturer shall undertake an action equivalent to that which is required by any order or enforcement action taken by CARB, or any voluntary or influenced emission related recall initiated by any manufacturer pursuant to Title 13, California Code of Regulations Sections 1962.7, 2101 through 2120, 2122 through 2133, 2135 through 2149, 2167, and 2168 unless within 30 days of CARB approval of said recall, the manufacturer demonstrates to the Agency that such recall is not applicable to vehicles registered in Vermont. Each manufacturer must send to owners of Vermont registered California-certified vehicles the same notice that is used for California owners required by Title 13, California Code of Regulations Sections 2118 or 2127, except that it should contain a telephone number appropriate for Vermont.

Section 40-106. Manufacturer Fleet Requirements.
(a) Each manufacturer shall meet the following fleet requirements for the new vehicles delivered for sale or lease, or for the purposes of Advanced Clean Trucks sold to the ultimate purchaser, in Vermont.
(1) Effective for the 2004 through 2014 model-years, each manufacturer shall comply with the fleet average NMOG emission requirements (or NMOG + NOx for 2014 model year only) and LEV II phase-in requirements for passenger cars and light-duty trucks and, for 2000 and subsequent model- years, may earn and bank NMOG credits, both in accordance with Title 13, California Code of Regulations Section 1961, except NMOG credits earned prior to model-year 2004 shall be treated as though they were earned in model-year 2004.
(2) Effective for the 2004 through 2014 model-years, each manufacturer shall comply with the LEV II medium-duty vehicle phase-in requirements and, for 2004 through 2014 model-years, may earn and bank VECs, both in accordance with Title 13, California Code of Regulations Section 1961, except VECs earned prior to model-year 2007 shall be treated as though they were earned in model-year 2007. Starting with model-year 2007 through model year 2014, all medium-duty vehicles are subject to the LEV II standards in accordance with Title 13, California Code of Regulations Section 1961.
(3) Effective for the 2015 through 2025 model-year passenger cars and light-duty trucks, and 2015 through 2028 model-year medium-duty vehicles, each manufacturer shall comply with the fleet average NMOG + NOx emission requirements and the LEV III phase-in requirements, and may earn and bank NMOG + NOx credits or VECs as applicable, all in accordance with Title 13, California Code of Regulations Section 1961.2.
(4) Effective for the 2026 and subsequent model-years, each manufacturer shall comply with the fleet average NMOG + NOx emission requirements and the LEV IV phase-in requirements for passenger cars, light-duty trucks, and medium duty vehicles, and may earn and bank NMOG + NOx credits or VECs as applicable, in accordance with Title 13, California Code of Regulations Section 1961.4.
(5) Effective for the 2007 through 2008 model years, each manufacturer shall comply with the Zero
(6) Effective for the 2009 through 2017 model years, each manufacturer shall comply with the Zero Emission Vehicle sales requirement and, and starting with 2000 model year vehicles, may earn and bank ZEV credits, both in accordance with Title 13, California Code of Regulations Section 1962.1.
(7) Effective for 2018 through 2025 model years, each manufacturer shall comply with the Zero Emission Vehicle sales requirement and, and starting with 2000 model year vehicles, may earn and bank ZEV credits, both in accordance with Title 13, California Code of Regulations Section 1962.2.
(8) Effective for 2026 and subsequent model years, each manufacturer shall comply with the Zero Emission Vehicle sales requirements and, starting with 2024 model year vehicles, may earn and bank ZEV value, both in accordance with Title 13, California Code of Regulations Section 1962.4.
(9) Effective for the 2009 through 2016 model-years, each manufacturer shall comply with the fleet average emission greenhouse gas requirements for passenger cars, light-duty trucks, and medium- duty passenger vehicles, and for 2000 and subsequent model-years may earn and bank GHG credits, in accordance with Title 13, California Code of Regulations Section 1961.1.
(10) Effective for the 2017 and subsequent model years, each manufacturer shall comply with the fleet average emission greenhouse gas requirements for passenger cars, light-duty trucks, and medium- duty passenger vehicles, and may earn and bank GHG credits, in accordance with Title 13, California Code of Regulations Section 1961.3.
(11) Effective for the 2026 and subsequent model years, each manufacturer shall comply with the Advanced Clean Trucks sales requirement for medium and heavy-duty vehicles as applicable, and for 2023 and subsequent model years may earn, bank, and trade ZEV and NZEV credits both in accordance with Title 13, California Code of Regulations Sections 1963 through 1963.5.
(12) Effective for the 2026 and subsequent model years, each manufacturer shall comply with the HeavyDuty Engine and Vehicle Omnibus Regulation emissions standards for applicable medium- and heavy-duty engines and vehicles, and for 2024 and subsequent model years may earn, bank, and trade credits in accordance with Title 13, California Code of Regulations Sections 1956.8.
(13) Effective for the 2026 and subsequent model years, each manufacturer shall comply with the Phase 2 greenhouse gas emissions standards for applicable medium and heavy-duty vehicles, and trailers, and for 2024 and subsequent model years may earn, bank and trade credits, in accordance with Title 17, California Code of Regulations Sections 95660 through 95664.
Section 40-107. Manufacturer Reporting Requirements.
(a) Delivery Reporting.

Each manufacturer shall submit annually, to the Agency, by March 1 following the end of each model-year, a report, itemized by test group and emission standard, documenting total new vehicles delivered for sale or lease in Vermont, as applicable.

(b) Fleet Reporting.
(1) Each manufacturer shall submit annually to the Agency, by no later than May 1 following the end of each model-year, a report, itemized by test group and emission standard, that demonstrates that the manufacturer has met the fleet requirements of subsection 40-106(a) in Vermont.
(2) If a manufacturer wants to bank VECs or GHG, NMOG, NMOG + NOx, ZEV, or NZEV credit or value, the manufacturer shall submit annually, by no later than May 1 following the end of the model-year, a report which demonstrates that such manufacturer has earned VECs or GHG, NMOG, ZEV, or NZEV credits or values in Vermont. Credits or value are to be calculated in the same manner as required by CARB.
(c) Recall Reporting.
(1) For information and not for approval by Vermont, each manufacturer shall submit, within 30 days of CARB approval, a copy of any CARB approved voluntary, influenced or ordered recall plan specified by Title 13, California Code of Regulations Sections 1962.7, 2114, 2125, and 2169 supplemented with the number of affected vehicles registered in Vermont.
(2) For information and not for approval by Vermont, each manufacturer shall, upon request, submit recall campaign progress reports for vehicles registered in Vermont, within the timelines of, and containing the information required by, Title 13, California Code of Regulations Sections 1962.7, 2119, 2133, and 2169.7. Reports need not be submitted to the Agency if the equivalent reports have been waived by CARB.
(d) Documentation.

A manufacturer, a dealer or a transporter of new vehicles shall, upon request, provide to the Agency of Natural Resources or the Agency of Transportation any documentation, including but not limited to Vehicle Identification Numbers, which either Agency determines to be necessary for the effective administration and enforcement of this Chapter.

(e) Reports and other information required by this subsection must be submitted to:

Director, Air Quality and Climate Division

Davis 4

One National Life Drive

Montpelier, VT 05620-3802.

Section 40-108. Inspections.
(a) The Secretary of the Agency of Natural Resources or the Secretary of the Agency of Transportation or their designees may conduct inspections of any new and used vehicles and any related documentation for the purpose of determining compliance with the requirements of this Chapter.
(1) Inspections may be conducted on any conveyance used to transport new vehicles or on any premises owned or controlled by any dealer or manufacturer.
(2) Inspections may extend to all emission-related parts and may require the on-premises operation and testing of an engine or vehicle.
(3) Inspections may include functional tests and other tests as necessary to verify compliance with this Chapter.
(b) Upon request, during an inspection, such dealer or manufacturer must make available to either Agency any related records, including records documenting vehicle origin, certification, delivery, or sales and records of emission related part repairs performed under warranty.
Section 40-109. Severability.

Each provision of this Chapter is severable, and in the event that any provision of this Chapter is held to be invalid, the remainder of the Chapter shall continue in full force and effect.

Section 40-201. Provisions of the California Code of Regulations Incorporated by Reference.

Incorporation by reference date: December 16, 2022.

Title 13 CCR

Title

Chapter 1

Motor Vehicle Pollution Control Devices.

Article 1

General Provisions.

1900

Definitions.

1903

Plans Submitted.

1904

Applicability to Vehicles Powered by Fuels Other Than Gasoline or Diesel.

Article 2

Approval of Motor Vehicle Pollution Control Devices (New Vehicles).

1956.8

Exhaust Emissions Standards and Test Procedures - 1985 and Subsequent Model Heavy-Duty Engines and Vehicles, 2021 and Subsequent Zero-Emission Powertrains, and 2022 and Subsequent Model Heavy-Duty Hybrid Powertrains.

1960.1

Exhaust Emissions Standards and Test Procedures - 1981 and through 2006 Model Passenger Cars, Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles.

1960.5

Certification of 1983 and Subsequent Model-Year Federally-Certified Light-Duty Motor Vehicles for Sale in California.

1961

Exhaust Emission Standards and Test Procedures - 2004 through 2019 Model Passenger Cars, Light-Duty Trucks, and Medium-Duty Vehicles.

1961.1

Greenhouse Gas Exhaust Emission Standards and Test Procedures - 2009 through 2016 Model Passenger Cars, Light-Duty Trucks, and Medium-Duty Vehicles.

1961.2

Exhaust Emission Standards and Test Procedures - 2015 through 2025 Model Passenger Cars and Light-Duty Trucks, and 2015 through 2028 Model Year Medium-Duty Vehicles.

1961.3

Greenhouse Gas Exhaust Emission Standards and Test Procedures - 2017 and Subsequent Model Passenger Cars, Light-Duty Trucks, and Medium-Duty Vehicles.

1961.4

Exhaust Emission Standards and Test Procedures - 2026 and Subsequent Model Passenger Cars, Light-Duty Trucks, and Medium-Duty Vehicles

1962

Zero-Emission Vehicle Standards for 2005 and through 2008 Model Year Passenger Cars, Light-Duty Trucks, and Medium-Duty Vehicles.

1962.1

Zero-Emission Vehicle Standards for 2009 through 2017 Model Year Passenger Cars, Light- Duty Trucks, and Medium-Duty Vehicles.

1962.2

Zero-Emission Vehicle Standards for 2018 through 2025 Model Year Passenger Cars, Light- Duty Trucks, and Medium-Duty Vehicles.

1962.3

Electric Vehicle Charging Requirements.

1962.4

Zero-Emission Vehicle Requirements for 2026 and Subsequent Model Year Passenger Cars and Light-Duty Trucks

1962.5

Data Standardization Requirements for 2026 and Subsequent Model Year Light-Duty Zero Emission Vehicles and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles

1962.6

Battery Labeling Requirements

1962.7

In-Use Compliance, Corrective Action and Recall Protocols for Zero Emission for 2026 and Subsequent Model Year Passenger Cars and Light-Duty Trucks

1962.8

Warranty Requirements for Zero Emission and Batteries in Plug-in Hybrid Electric 2026 and Subsequent Model Year Passenger Cars and Light-Duty Trucks

1963

Advanced Clean Trucks Purpose, Applicability, Definitions, and General Requirements

1963.1

Advanced Clean Trucks Deficits

1963.2

Advanced Clean Trucks Credit Generation, Banking, and Trading

1963.3

Advanced Clean Trucks Compliance Determination

1963.4

Advanced Clean Trucks Reporting and Recordkeeping

1963.5(a)(1)-(3)

Advanced Clean Trucks Enforcement

1964

Special Test Procedures for Certification and Compliance - New Modifier Certified Motor Vehicles.

1965

Emission Control, Smog Index, and Environmental Performance Labels -- 1979 and Subsequent Model-Year Motor Vehicles.

1968.1

Malfunction and Diagnostic System Requirements - 1994 and Subsequent Model-Year

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

1968.2

Malfunction and Diagnostic System Requirements - 2004 and Subsequent Model-Year

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

1969

Motor Vehicle Service Information - 1994 and Subsequent Model Passenger Cars, Light-Duty Trucks, and Medium-Duty Engines and Vehicles, and 2007 and Subsequent Model Heavy-Duty Engines.

1971.1

On-Board Diagnostic System Requirements - 2010 and Subsequent Model-Year Heavy-Duty Engines

1976

Standards and Test Procedures for Motor Vehicle Fuel Evaporative Emissions.

1978

Standards and Test Procedures forVehicle Refueling Emissions.

Article 6

Emission Control System Warranty.

2035

Purpose, Applicability, and Definitions.

2036

Defects Warranty Requirements for 1979 Through 1989 Model Passenger Cars, Light-Duty Trucks, and Medium-Duty Vehicles; 1979 and Subsequent Model Motorcycles and Heavy-Duty Vehicles; and Motor Vehicle Engines Used in Such Vehicles, and 2020 and Subsequent Model Year Trailers.

2037

Defects Warranty Requirements for 1990 and Subsequent Model Passenger Cars, Light-Duty Trucks, Medium-Duty Vehicles, and Motor Vehicle Engines Used in Such Vehicles.

2038

Performance Warranty Requirements for 1990 and Subsequent Model Passenger Cars, Light- Duty Trucks, Medium-Duty Vehicles and Motor Vehicle Engines Used in Such Vehicles.

2039

Emissions Control System Warranty Statement.

2040

Vehicle Owner Obligations.

2041

Mediation; Finding of Warrantable Condition.

2046

Defective Catalyst.

2047

Certification procedures for Used Modifier-certified Motor Vehicles.

Chapter 2

Enforcement of Vehicle Emission Standards and Surveillance Testing.

Article 1

Assembly-Line Testing.

2062

Assembly-Line Test Procedures - 1998 and Subsequent Model-years.

Article 1.5

Enforcement of Vehicle Emission Standards and Surveillance Testing for 2005 and Subsequent Model Year Heavy-Duty Engines and Vehicles

2065

Applicability of Chapter 2 to 2005 and Subsequent Model Year Heavy-Duty Engines and Vehicles

Article 2

Enforcement of New and In-Use Vehicle Standards.

2101

Compliance Testing and Inspection - New Vehicle Selection, Evaluation and Enforcement Action.

2109

New Vehicle Recall Provisions.

2110

Remedial Action for Assembly-Line Quality Audit Testing of Less Than a Full Calendar Quarter of Production Prior to the 2001 Model-year.

Article 2.1

Procedures for In-Use Vehicle Voluntary and Influenced Recalls.

2111

Applicability.

2112

Definitions.

Appendix A to Article 2.1.

2113

Initiation and Approval of Voluntary and Influenced Emission-Related Recalls.

2114

Voluntary and Influenced Recall Plans.

2115

Eligibility for Repair.

2116

Repair Label.

2117

Proof of Correction Certificate.

2118

Notification.

2119

Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements

2120

Other Requirements Not Waived.

2121

Penalties.

Article 2.2

Procedures for In-Use Vehicle Ordered Recalls.

2122

General Provisions.

2123

Initiation and Notification of Ordered Emission-Related Recalls.

2124

Availability of Public Hearing.

2125

Ordered Recall Plan.

2126

Approval and Implementation of Recall Plan.

2127

Notification of Owners.

2128

Repair Label.

2129

Proof of Correction Certificate.

2130

Capture Rates and Alternative Measures.

2131

Preliminary Tests.

2132

Communication with Repair Personnel.

2133

Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements.

2134

Penalties.

2135

Extension of Time.

Article 2.3

In-Use Vehicle Enforcement Test Procedures.

2136

General Provisions.

2137

Vehicle, Engine, and Trailer Selection.

2138

Restorative Maintenance.

2139

Testing.

2140

Notification and Use of Test Results.

Article 2.4

Procedures for Reporting Failures of Emission-Related Components.

2141

General Provisions.

2142

Alternative Procedures

2143

Failure Levels Triggering Recall and corrective action.

2144

Emission Warranty Information Report.

2145

Field Information Report.

2146

Emissions Information Report.

2147

Demonstration of Compliance with Emission Standards.

2148

Evaluation of Need for Recall.

2149

Notification of Subsequent Action.

Article 5

Procedures for Reporting Failures of Emission-Related Equipment and Required Corrective Action

2166

General Provisions

2167

Required Recall and Corrective Action for Failures of Exhaust After-Treatment Devices, On- Board Computers or Systems, Urea Dosers, Hydrocarbon Injectors, Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valves, Exhaust Gas Recirculation Coolers, Turbochargers, Fuel Injectors.

2168

Required Corrective Action and Recall for Emission-Related Component Failures

2169

Required Recall or Corrective Action Plan.

2169.1

Approval and Implementation of Corrective Action Plan.

2169.2

Notification of Owners.

2169.3

Repair Label.

2169.4

Proof of Correction Certificate.

2169.5

Preliminary Tests.

2169.6

Communication with Repair Personnel.

2169.7

Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements.

2169.8

Extension of Time.

Chapter 4

Criteria for the Evaluation of Motor Vehicle Pollution Control Devices and Fuel Additives.

Article 2

Aftermarket Parts.

2222

Add-On Parts and Modified Parts.

Chapter 4.4

Specifications for Fill Pipes and Openings of Motor Vehicle Fuel Tanks.

2235

Requirements.

Title 17 CCR

Title

Chapter 1

Air Resources Board

Subchapter 10

Climate Change

Article 4

Regulations to Achieve Greenhouse Gas Emission Reductions

Sub-article 12

Greenhouse Gas Emission Requirements for New 2014 and Subsequent Model Heavy-Duty Vehicles

95660

Purpose

95661

Applicability

95662

Definitions

95663

Greenhouse Gas Exhaust Emission Standards and Test Procedures for New 2014 and Subsequent Model Heavy-Duty Vehicles.

Notes

12-039 Code Vt. R. 12-030-039-X
EFFECTIVE DATE:
12/16/2022 Secretary of State Log #22-034

STATUTORY AUTHORITY:

10 V.S.A. §§ 554, 558, 567 and 593(b)

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