As Amended: March 22, 2012

Date of Hearing: January 26-27, 2012

California Environmental Protection Agency

AIR RESOURCES BOARD

CALIFORNIA 2001 THROUGH 2014 MODEL CRITERIA POLLUTANT EXHAUST 

EMISSION STANDARDS AND TEST PROCEDURES AND FOR 2009 THROUGH 2016

AND SUBSEQUENT MODEL GREENHOUSE GAS EXHAUST EMISSION 

STANDARDS AND TEST PROCEDURES FOR

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

Adopted: August 5, 1999

Amended: December 27, 2000

Amended: July 30, 2002

Amended: September 5, 2003 (corrected February 20, 2004)

Amended: May 28, 2004

Amended: August 4, 2005 

Amended: June 22, 2006

Amended: October 17, 2007

Amended: May 2, 2008

Amended: December 2, 2009

Amended: February 22, 2010

Amended: March 29, 2010

Amended: September 27, 2010

Amended: March 22, 2012

Note: The proposed amendments to this document are shown in underline to indicate additions 

and strikeout to indicate deletions compared to the test procedures as last amended September

27, 2010. [No change] indicates proposed federal provisions that are also proposed for 

incorporation herein without change. Existing intervening text that is not amended in this 

rulemaking is indicated by “* * * *”. 
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Date of Hearing: January 26-27, 2012

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Date of Hearing: January 26-27, 2012

NOTE: This document is incorporated by reference in sections 1960.1(k) and 1961(d), title 13, 

California Code of Regulations (CCR). It contains the majority of the requirements necessary for 

certification of a passenger car, light-duty truck or medium-duty vehicle for sale in California, in

addition to containing the exhaust emission standards and test procedures for these motor 

vehicles. However, reference is made in these test procedures to other ARB documents that 

contain additional requirements necessary to complete an application for certification. These 

other documents are designed to be used in conjunction with this document. They include:

1. “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 MediumDuty Vehicles” (incorporated by reference in section 1961.2, title 13, CCR);

12. “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, title 13, CCR);

23. “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, title 13, CCR);

34. “California Evaporative Emission Standards and Test Procedures for 2001 and 

Subsequent Model Motor Vehicles” (incorporated by reference in section 1976(c), title 13, 

CCR);

45. “California Refueling Emission Standards and Test Procedures for 2001 and 

Subsequent Model Motor Vehicles” (incorporated by reference in section 1978(b), title 13, 

CCR);

56. OBD II (section 1968, et seq. title 13, CCR, as applicable);

67. “California Smog Index Label Specifications for 2004 through 2009 Model Year 

Passenger Cars and Light-Duty Trucks” (incorporated by reference in section 1965, title 13, 

CCR);

78. “California Environmental Performance Label Specifications for 2009 and 

Subsequent Model Year Passenger Cars, Light-Duty Trucks, and Medium-Duty Passenger 

Vehicles”” (incorporated by reference in section 1965, title 13, CCR);

89. Warranty Requirements (sections 2037 and 2038, title 13, CCR);

910. “Specifications for Fill Pipes and Openings of 1977 through 2014 Motor Vehicle 

Fuel Tanks” (incorporated by reference in section 2235, title 13, CCR); 
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Date of Hearing: January 26-27, 2012

110. “Guidelines for Certification of 1983 through 2002 Model Year Federally 

Certified Light-Duty Motor Vehicles for Sale in California” (incorporated by reference in section 

1960.5, title 13, CCR); and

12. “Guidelines for Certification of 2003 and Subsequent Model Year Federally 

Certified Light-Duty Motor Vehicles for Sale in California” (incorporated by reference in section 

1960.5, title 13, CCR);

131. “California Non-Methane Organic Gas Test Procedures,” (incorporated by 

reference in section 1961(d), title 13, CCR); and.

14. “California Test Procedures for Evaluating Substitute Fuels and New Clean Fuels

through 2014,” (incorporated by reference in section 2317, title 13, CCR). 

The section numbering conventions for this document are set forth in Part I, section A.3 on 

page A-2.
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As Amended: March 22, 2012

Date of Hearing: January 26-27, 2012

Amend “CALIFORNIA EXHAUST EMISSION STANDARDS AND TEST PROCEDURES 

FOR 2001 AND SUBSEQUENT MODEL PASSENGER CARS, LIGHT-DUTY TRUCKS 

AND MEDIUM-DUTY VEHICLES, “ as incorporated by reference in Title 13, California Code 

of Regulations, Section 1961(d) to read: 

* * * *

CALIFORNIA 2001 THROUGH 2014 MODEL CRITERIA POLLUTANT EXHAUST 

EMISSION STANDARDS AND TEST PROCEDURES AND FOR 2009 THROUGH 2016

AND SUBSEQUENT MODEL GREENHOUSE GAS EXHAUST EMISSION 

STANDARDS AND TEST PROCEDURES FOR PASSENGER CARS, LIGHT-DUTY 

TRUCKS AND MEDIUM-DUTY VEHICLES

The provisions of Subparts B, C, and S, Part 86, Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, as 

adopted or amended on May 4, 1999 or as last amended on such other date set forth next to the 

40 CFR Part 86 section title listed below, and to the extent they pertain to exhaust emission 

standards and test procedures, are hereby adopted as the “California 2001 through 2014 Model 

Criteria Pollutant Exhaust Emission Standards and Test Procedures and for 2009 through 2016

and Subsequent Model Greenhouse Gas Exhaust Emission Standards and Test Procedures for

Passenger Cars, Light-Duty Trucks, and Medium-Duty Vehicles,” with the following exceptions 

and additions.

PART I: GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR CERTIFICATION AND IN-USE 

VERIFICATION OF EMISSIONS

A. General Applicability

1. §86.1801 Applicability.

1.1 §86.1801-01. December 6, 2002. Amend as follows:

1.1.1 Amend subparagraph (a) as follows: Except as otherwise indicated, the 

provisions of this subpart apply to new 2001 through 2016 and later model year Ottocycle and diesel-cycle passenger cars, light-duty trucks and medium-duty vehicles, 

including alternative fuel and hybrid electric vehicles. In cases where a provision applies 

only to a certain vehicle group based on its model year, vehicle class, motor fuel, engine 

type, or other distinguishing characteristics, the limited applicability is cited in the 

appropriate section or paragraph. 

* * * *

1.2 §86.1801-12. As proposed at 74 Fed. Reg. 49454, 49752 (September 28, 2009) 

and adopted by EPA on April 1, 2010, 75 Fed. Reg. May 7, 2010 [insert page] (April [insert 

date], 2010). Amend as follows:
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1.2.9 Subparagraph (i) [No change, except that this subparagraph shall only 

apply to vehicles certifying to the 2012 through 2016 MY National greenhouse gas 

program for the 2012 through 2016 model years, in accordance with section E of these 

test procedures.]

1.2.10 Subparagraph (j) [No change, except that this subparagraph shall only 

apply to vehicles certifying to the 2012 through 2016 MY National greenhouse gas 

program for the 2012 through 2016 model years, in accordance with section E of these 

test procedures.]

1.2.11 Subparagraph (k) [No change, except that this subparagraph shall only 

apply to vehicles certifying to the 2012 through 2016 MY National greenhouse gas 

program, in accordance with section E of these test procedures.]

* * * *

B. Definitions, Acronyms and Abbreviations

1. §86.1803 Definitions.

1.1 §86.1803-01. February 26, 2007. [No change, except as otherwise noted below.]

1.2 §86.1803-01. As proposed at 74 Fed. Reg. 49454, 49753 (September 28, 2009) 

and adopted by EPA on April 1, 2010, 75 Fed. Reg. May 7, 2010 [insert page] (April [insert 

date], 2010). [No change, except as otherwise noted below.] The version of §86.1803-01 as 

incorporated by this section B.1.2 shall only apply to vehicles certifying to the 2012 through 

2016 MY National greenhouse gas program for the 2012 through 2016 model years, in

accordance with section E of these test procedures.

2. California Definitions.

* * * *

“All-Electric Range Test” means a test sequence used to determine the range of an 

electric or hybrid electric vehicle without the use of its auxiliary power unit. The All-Electric 

Range Test is described 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” 

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.”

* * * *
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“Hybrid electric vehicle” or “HEV” means any vehicle that can draw propulsion energy 

from both of the following on-vehicle sources of stored energy: 1) a consumable fuel and 2) an 

energy storage device such as a battery, capacitor, or flywheel. which is included in the definition 

of a “series hybrid electric vehicle,” a “parallel hybrid electric vehicle,” or a “battery assisted 

combustion engine vehicle.”

* * * *

“Intermediate Volume Manufacturer” means any 2009 through 2016 and subsequent

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

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

Gas requirements for intermediate volume manufacturers, 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.

* * * *

“2012 through 2016 MY National greenhouse gas program” or “2012 through 2016 

MY National greenhouse gas final rule” 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 adopted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency at 74 Fed. Reg. 49454, 49748 

(September 28, 2009) and adopted by EPA on April 1, 2010, (75 Fed. Reg. 25324, 25677 (May 

7, 2010)) [insert page] (April [insert date], 2010), as incorporated in and amended by these test 

procedures. 

* * * *

“Parallel hybrid electric vehicle” means any vehicle that allows power to be delivered 

to the driven wheels by either a combustion engine and/or by a battery powered electric motor.

* * * *

“Series hybrid electric vehicle” means any vehicle that allows power to be delivered to 

the driven wheels solely by a battery powered electric motor, but which also incorporates the use 

of a combustion engine to provide power to the battery and/or electric motor.
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* * * *

“Small volume manufacturer” means any manufacturer whose projected or combined 

California sales of passenger cars, light-duty trucks, medium-duty vehicles, heavy-duty vehicles 

and heavy-duty engines in its product line are fewer than 4,500 units based on the average 

number of vehicles sold for the three previous consecutive model years for which a manufacturer 

seeks certification. 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. Beginning with For the 2009 through 2016 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 firms where the vehicles are manufactured by the same entity and the importer or distributor is 

an authorized agent of the entity.

* * * *

“Zero-emission vehicle” or “ZEV” means any vehicle certified to the zero-emission 

standards 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” 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.”

* * * *

C. General Requirements for Certification

1. §86.1805 Useful Life. 

* * * *

1.3 §86.1805-12. As proposed at 74 Fed. Reg. 49454, 49755 (September 28, 2009) 

and adopted by EPA on April 1, 2010, 75 Fed. Reg. May 7, 2010 [insert page] (April [insert 

date], 2010). [No change, except that this section §86.1805-12 shall only apply to vehicles 

certifying to the 2012 through 2016 MY National greenhouse gas program for the 2012 through 

2016 model years, in accordance with section E of these test procedures.]

* * * *
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3. §86.1807 Vehicle Labeling.

* * * *

3.3 California Labeling Requirements.

* * * *

3.3.2. For all 2004 and subsequent through 2014 model-year vehicles (except 

zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs)), the tune-up label shall also contain the following information 

lettered in the English language in block letters and numerals which shall be of a color that 

contrasts with the background of the label. For all 2015 and 2016 model-year vehicles, the tuneup label shall conform to the requirements set forth in section C.3 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.” :

* * * *

(b) Identification of the Exhaust Emission Control System, including but not limited 

to: 

ADSTWC - Hydrocarbon Adsorbing Three-Way Catalyst;

AIR - Secondary Air Injection (Pump);

* * * *

* EHOC - Electrically Heated Oxidation Catalyst; 

* EHTWC - Electrically Heated Three-Way Catalyst; 

* * * *

* FFS - Flexible Fuel Sensor;

* * * *

* Pending confirmation as SAE protocol 

Abbreviations used shall be in accordance with SAE J1930, JUN 1993 October 

2008, including the above nomenclature unless the Executive Officer approves a 

more current version of SAE J1930. The Executive Officer shall recommend 

abbreviations for components not listed in SAE J1930, JUN 1993. For 

components not listed in SAE J1930, the manufacturer shall request Executive 

Officer approval of the abbreviations to be used for the components. Executive 

Officer approval shall be based on the consistency of the abbreviation with 
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existing terminology used for the component in the applicable industry, ability to 

provide appropriate distinction from other similar components, and ability to be 

deciphered intuitively by users of the label.

* * * *

5. §86.1809 Prohibition of Defeat Devices.

* * * *

5.2 §86-1809-10. February 26, 2007. As proposed at 74 Fed. Reg. 49454, 49755

(September 28, 2009) and adopted by EPA on April 1, 2010, 75 Fed. Reg. [insert page] (April 

[insert date], 2010). [No change except that requirements applicable to the Air Conditioning Idle 

Test shall only apply to vehicles certifying to the National greenhouse gas program, and 

subparagraph (e) shall apply to vehicles subject to the California TLEV, LEV, ULEV and 

SULEV standards.]

5.3 §86-1809-12. May 7, 2010. [No change except that requirements applicable to 

the Air Conditioning Idle Test shall only apply to vehicles certifying to the 2012 through 2016 

MY National greenhouse gas program, and subparagraph (e) shall apply to vehicles subject to the 

California LEV, ULEV and SULEV standards.]

D. §86.1810 General standards; increase in emissions; unsafe conditions; waivers 

1. §86.1810-01. December 8, 2005. Amend §86.1810-01 as follows:

This section applies to model year 2001 through 2016 and later light-duty vehicles, lightduty trucks, and medium-duty vehicles fueled by gasoline, diesel, methanol, ethanol, natural gas 

and liquefied petroleum gas fuels. Multi-fueled vehicles (including bi-fueled, dual-fueled and 

flexible-fueled vehicles) shall comply with all requirements established for each consumed fuel 

(or blend of fuels in the case of flexible-fueled vehicles). This section also applies to hybrid 

electric vehicles. The standards of this subpart apply to both certification and in-use vehicles 

unless otherwise indicated. 

* * * *

1.1 Measurement of Hydrocarbon Emissions. 

1.1.1 Except as otherwise indicated in these test procedures, for vehicles fueled 

by gasoline, methanol, ethanol, natural gas, or liquefied petroleum gas and certified to the 

Tier 1 standards, hydrocarbon emissions shall mean non-methane hydrocarbons (NMHC) 

and shall be measured in accordance with Part B (Determination of NMHC Emissions by 

Flame Ionization Detection) of the “California Non-Methane Organic Gas Test 
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Procedures.,” as incorporated by reference in Part II, section A.100.5.4 of these test 

procedures. For vehicles fueled by gasoline, methanol, ethanol, natural gas, or liquefied 

petroleum gas and certified to the TLEV, LEV, ULEV and SULEV standards, 

hydrocarbon emissions shall mean non-methane organic gases (NMOG) and shall be 

measured in accordance with the “California Non-Methane Organic Gas Test 

Procedures.” as incorporated by reference in Part II, section A.100.5.4 of these test 

procedures.

1.1.2 For diesel vehicles, NMOG shall mean non-methane hydrocarbons and 

shall be measured in accordance with Part B of the “California Non-Methane Organic 

Gas Test Procedures.,” as incorporated by reference in Part II, section A.100.5.4 of these 

test procedures.” 

1.1.3 For vehicles certifying to the SFTP standards set forth in Section E.1.2.1 

of these test procedures, hydrocarbon emissions shall be measured as follows: for PCs 

and LDTs certified to the Tier 1 exhaust standards, hydrocarbon emissions shall be 

measured in accordance with the “California Non-Methane Hydrocarbon Test 

Procedures,” as last amended May 15, 1990, which is incorporated herein by reference. 

For PCs and LDTs certified to the TLEV exhaust standards 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 Part II, section A.100.5.4 of these 

test procedures. For alcohol-fueled vehicles certifying to the standards in Section 

E.1.2.1., “Non-Methane Hydrocarbons” shall mean “Organic Material Non-Methane 

Hydrocarbon Equivalent.”

2. Supplemental FTP General Provisions for California. 

2.1 Amend 40 CFR §86.1810-01(i) as follows:

* * * *

2.1.2 Subparagraph (4) [No change.] Delete subparagraph (4); replace with: 

The SFTP standards apply to PCs and LDTs certified on alternative fuels. The standards 

also apply to the gasoline and diesel fuel operation of fuel-flexible PCs and LDTs, and 

dual-fuel PCs and LDTs.

* * * *

2.1.6 Delete subparagraph (8); replace with: Small Volume Provisions. Small 

volume manufacturers of PCs, LDTs, and MDVs shall certify 100% of their PC and LDT 

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

2005 through 2014 and subsequent model years under the supplemental FTP 

requirements.

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3. §86.1810-09. As proposed at 74 Fed. Reg. 49454, 49755 (September 28, 2009) 

and adopted by EPA on April 1, 2010, 75 Fed. Reg. July 6, 2011 [insert page] (April [insert 

date], 2010). [No change, except that the amendments to §86.1810-01 set forth in D.1 and D.2 

shall apply.]

E. California Exhaust Emission Standards.

Delete 40 CFR §§86.1811 through 86.1819, except that for model years 2012 through 

2016, a manufacturer may demonstrate compliance with the requirements of sections E.2.5 and 

E.3.2 by demonstrating compliance with §86.1818.12 as proposed at 74 Fed. Reg. 49454, 49755 

(September 28, 2009) and adopted by EPA on April 1, 2010, 75 Fed. Reg. (July 6, 2011) [insert 

page] (April [insert date], 2010).

* * * *

The procedures for meeting the ZEV phase-in requirements and for earning ZEV credits 

are contained 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” 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.” 

* * * *

1. Exhaust Emission Standards. 

1.1 FTP Exhaust Emission Standards for Light- and Medium-Duty Vehicles. 

The exhaust emission standards set forth in this section refer to the exhaust emitted over 

the driving schedule set forth in title 40, CFR, Subparts B and C, except as amended in these test 

procedures. 

* * * *

1.1.2 LEV II Exhaust Standards. The following LEV II standards represent 

the maximum exhaust emissions for the intermediate and full useful life from new 2004

through 2014 and subsequent model-year LEVs, ULEVs, and SULEVs, including fuelflexible, bi-fuel and dual fuel vehicles when operating on the gaseous or alcohol fuel they 

are designed to use. Prior to the 2004 model year, a manufacturer that produces vehicles 

meeting these standards has the option of certifying the vehicles to the standards, in 

which case the vehicles will be treated as LEV II vehicles for purposes of the fleet-wide 

phase-in requirements.
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LEV II Exhaust Mass Emission Standards for New 2004 through 2014

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 of 

Nitrogen

(g/mi)

Formaldehyde

(mg/mi)

Particulates 

(g/mi)

All PCs; 

LDTs 8,500 lbs. GVWR

or less

Vehicles in this category 

are tested at their loaded 

vehicle weight. 

50,000 LEV 0.075 3.4 0.05 15 n/a

LEV, 

Option 1

0.075 3.4 0.07 15 n/a

ULEV 0.040 1.7 0.05 8 n/a

120,000 LEV 0.090 4.2 0.07 18 0.01

LEV, 

Option 1

0.090 4.2 0.10 18 0.01

ULEV 0.055 2.1 0.07 11 0.01

SULEV 0.010 1.0 0.02 4 0.01

150,000 

(optional)

LEV 0.090 4.2 0.07 18 0.01

LEV, 

Option 1

0.090 4.2 0.10 18 0.01

ULEV 0.055 2.1 0.07 11 0.01

SULEV 0.010 1.0 0.02 4 0.01

MDVs

8,501 - 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 32 0.12

ULEV 0.143 6.4 0.2 16 0.06

SULEV 0.100 3.2 0.1 8 0.06

150,000 

(Optional)

LEV 0.195 6.4 0.2 32 0.12

ULEV 0.143 6.4 0.2 16 0.06

SULEV 0.100 3.2 0.1 8 0.06
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Vehicle Type Durability 

Vehicle 

Basis (mi)

Vehicle 

Emission 

Category

NMOG

(g/mi)

Carbon 

Monoxide

(g/mi)

Oxides of 

Nitrogen

(g/mi)

Formaldehyde

(mg/mi)

Particulates 

(g/mi)

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 40 0.12

ULEV 0.167 7.3 0.4 21 0.06

SULEV 0.117 3.7 0.2 10 0.06

150,000

(Optional)

LEV 0.230 7.3 0.4 40 0.12

ULEV 0.167 7.3 0.4 21 0.06

SULEV 0.117 3.7 0.2 10 0.06

1.2 Supplemental Federal Test Procedure (“SFTP”) Exhaust Emission 

Standards for Light- and Medium-Duty Vehicles. 

* * * *

1.2.2 The following standards represent the maximum SFTP exhaust emissions 

at 4,000 miles for new 2001 through 2014 and subsequent model LEVs, ULEVs, and 

SULEVs in the passenger car and light-duty truck class, and new 2003 through 2014 and 

subsequent model year LEV, ULEV and SULEV medium-duty vehicles less than 8,500 

pounds gross vehicle weight rating:
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SFTP EXHAUST EMISSION STANDARDS 

FOR LEVS, ULEVS, AND SULEVS IN THE PASSENGER CAR, LIGHT-DUTY 

TRUCK, AND MEDIUM-DUTY VEHICLE CLASSES

(grams per mile)

Vehicle

Type**

Gross Vehicle 

Weight Rating 

(lbs.)

LVW/ALVW

Test Weight

(lbs.)

US06 Test* A/C Test*

NMHC + NOx CO NMHC + NOx CO

PC

Vehicles in this 

category are 

tested at their 

loaded vehicle 

weight (curb 

weight plus 300 

lbs.).

All All 0.14 8.0 0.20 2.7

LDT

LDT

Vehicles in this 

category are 

tested at their 

loaded vehicle 

weight (curb 

weight plus 300 

lbs.).

< 6000 lbs.

0-3750 lbs. 

(LVW) 0.14 8.0 0.20 2.7

3751-5750 lbs. 

(LVW) 0.25 10.5 0.27 3.5

MDV

MDV

Vehicles in this 

category are 

tested at their 

adjusted loaded 

vehicle weight 

(average of curb 

weight and 

GVWR).

6,001-8,500 

lbs.

3751-5750 lbs. 

(ALVW) 0.40 10.5 0.31 3.5

5751-8500 lbs. 

(ALVW) 0.60 11.8 0.44 4.0

* For certification purposes, testing shall be conducted at 4000 miles ±250 miles or at the mileage determined by the 

manufacturer for emission-data vehicles. ** The following definitions apply for purposes of this SFTP standards table only:

“LDT” (light-duty truck) is any motor vehicle rated at 6,000 pounds gross vehicle weight or less, which is 

designed primarily for purposes of transportation of property or is a derivative of such a vehicle, or is available with 

special features enabling off-street or off-highway operation and use.

“MDV” (medium-duty truck vehicle) is 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 and light-duty trucks. Vehicles with a

gross vehicle weight rating over 8,500 pounds are exempted from the requirements of this subsection.
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1.3 NMOG Standards for Fuel-Flexible, Bi-Fuel and Dual-Fuel Vehicles 

Operating on Gasoline.

* * * *

1.3.2 LEV II Standards for 2004 through 2014 and Subsequent Model Year 

Bi-fuel, Fuel-Flexible and Dual Fuel Vehicles Operating on Gasoline. The applicable 

exhaust mass emission standards for NMOG when certifying the vehicle for operation on 

gasoline (as specified in Part II, Section A. paragraph 100.3.1) are:

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 mi

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

* * * *

1.5 Cold CO Standards. 

The following standards represent the 50,000 mile cold temperature exhaust carbon 

monoxide emission levels from new 2001 through 2014 and subsequent model-year passenger 

cars, light-duty trucks, and medium-duty vehicles:
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2001 THROUGH 2014 AND SUBSEQUENT MODEL-YEAR COLD TEMPERATURE 

CARBON MONOXIDE EXHAUST EMISSIONS STANDARDS FOR 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 8,500 lbs. GVWR and less

12.5

These standards are applicable to vehicles tested in accordance with 40 CFR Part 86 

Subpart C, as modified in Part II, Section B of these test procedures at a nominal temperature of 

20o

F (-7oC). Natural gas vehicles, diesel-fueled vehicles, and medium-duty vehicles with a gross 

vehicle weight rating greater than 8,500 lbs. are exempt from these standards.

* * * *

1.7 Requirements for Vehicles Certified to the Optional 150,000 Mile Standards. 

* * * *

(b) Requirement to Generate a Partial ZEV Allowance. A manufacturer 

that certifies 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 Model Zero-Emission 

Vehicles, and 2001 through 2008 Model 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 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.”

* * * *

1.12 When a Federally-Certified Vehicle Model is Required in California.

1.12.1 Basic 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 vehicle emissions 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 
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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 Tables S04-1 and S04-2 of 40 CFR section

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 these test procedures.

* * * *

1.13 Emission Standard for Fuel-Fired Heaters. Whenever a manufacturer elects to 

utilize an on-board fuel-fired heater on any passenger car, light-duty truck or medium-duty 

vehicle, the heater must meet the LEV II ULEV standards for passenger cars and light-duty 

trucks less than 8,500 pounds GVW set forth in Section E.1.1.2 of these test procedures. The 

exhaust emissions from the fuel-fired heater shall be determined in accordance with 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” 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.” On-board fuel-fired heaters may not be operable at ambient 

temperatures above 40oF.

1.14 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 requirements set forth in Section E.2.5 of 

these test procedures. Light-duty trucks from 3751 lbs. LVW – 8500 lbs. GVWR that are 

certified to the Option 1 LEV II NOx Standard in Section E.1.1.2 of these test procedures 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. 

2. Emission Standards Phase-In Requirements for Manufacturers

2.1 Fleet Average NMOG Requirements for Passenger Cars and Light-Duty 

Trucks.

2.1.1 The fleet average non-methane organic gas exhaust mass emission values 

from the passenger cars and light-duty trucks produced and delivered for sale in 

California each model year by a manufacturer other than a small volume manufacturer or 

an independent low volume manufacturer shall not exceed:
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Date of Hearing: January 26-27, 2012

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 (g/mi)

All PCs;

LDTs 0-3750 lbs. 

LVW

LDTs 

3751 lbs. LVW -

8500 lbs. GVWR

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

2010-20141 + 0.035 0.043

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

in 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 

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

2.1.2 Calculation of Fleet Average NMOG Value.

2.1.2.1 Basic Calculation.

(a) Each manufacturer's PC and LDT1 fleet average NMOG value for the 

total number of PCs and LDT1s produced and delivered for sale in California 

shall be calculated as follows:

(Σ [Number of vehicles in a test group x applicable emission standard] +

Σ [Number of hybrid electric vehicles in a test group x HEV NMOG factor])÷

Total Number of Vehicles Produced, Including ZEVs and HEVs

(b) Each manufacturer's LDT2 fleet average NMOG value for the total 

number of LDT2s produced and delivered for sale in California shall be calculated 

as follows:
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(Σ [Number of vehicles in a test group x applicable emission standard] +

Σ [Number of hybrid electric vehicles in a test group x HEV NMOG factor]) ÷

Total Number of Vehicles Produced, Including ZEVs and HEVs

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

model year and 

subsequent

(AB 965 vehicles only)

All Federal Emission Standard to 

which Vehicle is Certified

Federal Emission Standard to which 

Vehicle is Certified

2001 - 2003 Tier 1 0.25 0.32

2001 - 2006 model year 

vehicles certified to the 

“LEV I” standards in 

E.1.1.1 (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. GVWR

2001 through 2014 and 

subsequent model year 

vehicles certified to the 

“LEV II” standards in 

E.1.1.2

LEVs 0.075 0.075

ULEVs 0.040 0.040

SULEVs 0.01 0.01

2001 through 2014 and 

subsequent vehicles 

certified to the optional 

150,000 mile “LEV II” 

standards for PCs and 

LDTs in E.1.1.2

LEVs 0.064 0.064

ULEVs 0.034 0.034

SULEVs 0.0085 0.0085

2.1.2.2 HEV NMOG Factor. The HEV NMOG factor for light-duty 

vehicles is calculated as follows:

LEV HEV Contribution Factor = 0.075 - [(Zero-emission VMT Factor) x 0.035]

ULEV HEV Contribution Factor = 0.040 - [(Zero-emission VMT Factor) x 0.030]

where Zero-emission VMT Factor for HEVs is determined in accordance with 

Section C.3 of 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” and the “California Exhaust Emission Standards 

and Test Procedures for 2009 through 2017 and Subsequent Model Zero-Emission 
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Vehicles and Hybrid Electric Vehicles, in the Passenger Car, Light-Duty Truck 

and Medium-Duty Vehicle Classes.”

* * * *

2.1.3 Phase-in Requirements for Small Volume Manufacturers. 

(a) 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 subsection E.2.1.2. 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 - 8,500 

lbs. GVW calculated in accordance with subsection E.2.1.2. 

* * * *

2.1.5 Treatment of ZEVs. ZEVs classified as LDTs (>3750 lbs. LVW) that 

have been counted toward the ZEV requirement for PCs and LDTs (0-3750 lbs. LVW) as 

specified in Section C of 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” and the “California Exhaust Emission Standards and Test 

Procedures for 2009 through 2017 and Subsequent Model Zero-Emission Vehicles 

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

Vehicle Classes,” shall be included in this equation.

* * * *

2.3 Medium-Duty Low-Emission Vehicle Phase-In Requirements. 

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

shall certify an equivalent percentage of its MDV fleet according to the following phasein schedule: 
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Date of Hearing: January 26-27, 2012

Model 

Year

Vehicles 

Certified to 

Section E.1.1

(%)

Vehicles Certified to title 

13 CCR Section 1956.8(g) 

or (h)

(%)

LEV ULEV Tier 1 LEV ULEV

2001 80 20 100 0 0

2002 70 30 0 100 0

2003 60 40 0 100 0

2004 

through 

2014 +

40 60 0 0 100

* * * *

(c) 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 standard 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.

2.3.2 Identifying a Manufacturer's MDV Fleet. For the 2001 through 2014

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 manufacturer’s 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 engines 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 subparagraph. 

2.4 Implementation Schedules for SFTP Emission Standards

2.4.1 A manufacturer of PCs and of LDTs certified to the Tier 1 and TLEV 

standards as set forth in Section E.1 of these test procedures, except a small volume 

manufacturer, shall certify a minimum percentage of its PC and LDT fleet according to 

the following phase-in schedule.
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Model Year Percentage of PC and LDT 

Fleet

2001 25

2002 50

2003 85

2004 through 2014 and 

subsequent

100

* * * *

2.4.2 (a) A manufacturer of PCs, LDTs, and MDVs certified to the LEV, 

ULEV and SULEV standards as set forth in Section E.1 of these test procedures, except a 

small volume manufacturer, shall certify a minimum percentage of its PC and LDT fleet, 

and a minimum percentage of its MDV fleet, according to the following phase-in 

schedule.

Model Year Percentage

PC, LDT MDV

2001 25 NA

2002 50 NA

2003 85 25

2004 100 50

2005 through 2014 and 

subsequent

100 100

* * * *

2.5 Fleet Average Greenhouse Gas Requirements for Passenger Cars, Light-Duty 

Trucks, and Medium-Duty Passenger Vehicles.

2.5.1(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:
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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. 

GVWR; 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 E.2.5.2. 

2.5.1.1 For each model year, a manufacturer must demonstrate 

compliance with the fleet average requirements in this section E.2.5.1 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 section 1961.1, title 13, CCR, 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 section 1961.1, title 13, CCR, 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).

2.5.1.1.1 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 2.5.1.1. or 

must comply with Option 1.

2.5.1.1.2 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.
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* * * *

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

elect to demonstrate compliance with this section E.2.5 by demonstrating 

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

follows: 

2.5.1.1 A manufacturer that selects compliance with this option 

E.2.5.1(ii) must notify the Executive Officer of that selection, in writing, prior to the 

start of the applicable model year or must comply with E.2.5.1(i).

2.5.1.2 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 as 

proposed at 74 Fed. Reg. 49454, 49760 (September 28, 2009) and adopted by EPA 

on April 1, 2010, (75 Fed. Reg. (May 7, 2010) [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 E.2.5.1(ii).

2.5.1.3 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 

2.5.1.34 If a manufacturer has outstanding greenhouse gas debits at the 

end of the 2011 model year, as calculated in accordance with E.3.2, 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 E.2.5 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 2012 through 2016 MY National 

greenhouse gas program reporting period are subject to penalties as provided in 

section E.3.2. 

* * * *

2.5.2.2 Calculation of Greenhouse Gas Values for Bi-Fuel Vehicles, FuelFlexible Vehicles, Dual-Fuel Vehicles, and Grid-connected Hybrid Electric Vehicles. 

For bi-fuel, fuel-flexible, dual-fuel, and grid-connected hybrid electric vehicles, a 

manufacturer shall calculate a grams per mile average CO2-equivalent value for each 

GHG vehicle test group, in accordance with Section E.2.5.2.1 of these test procedures, 

based on exhaust mass emission tests when the vehicle is operating on gasoline or diesel, 

as applicable.
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2.5.2.2.1 Optional Alternative Compliance Mechanisms. Beginning with 

the 2010 model year, a manufacturer that demonstrates that a bi-fuel, fuel-flexible, dualfuel, or grid-connected hybrid electric GHG vehicle test group will be operated in use in 

California on the alternative fuel shall be eligible to certify those vehicles using this 

optional alternative compliance procedure, upon approval of the Executive Officer.

(a) To demonstrate that bi-fuel, fuel-flexible, dual-fuel, or gridconnected hybrid electric vehicles within a GHG vehicle test group will be 

operated in use in California on the alternative fuel, the manufacturer shall 

provide data that shows the previous model year sales of such vehicles to fleets 

that provide the alternative fuel on-site, or, for grid-connected hybrid electric 

vehicles, to end users with the capability to recharge the vehicle on-site. This data 

shall include both the total number of vehicles sales that were made to such fleets 

or end users with the capability to recharge the vehicle on-site and as the 

percentage of total GHG vehicle test group sales. The manufacturer shall also 

provide data demonstrating the percentage of total vehicle miles traveled by the 

bi-fuel, fuel-flexible, dual-fuel, or grid-connected hybrid electric vehicles sold to 

each fleet or to end users with the capability to recharge the vehicle on-site in the 

previous model year using the alternative fuel and using gasoline or diesel, as 

applicable.

(b) For each GHG vehicle test group that receives approval by the 

Executive Officer under Section E.2.5.2.2.1(a), a grams per mile CO2-equivalent 

value shall be calculated as follows:

CO2-equivalent value = [A × E × B×C]+ [(1-(A × E × B))× D]

where: A = the percentage of previous model year vehicles within a GHG vehicle 

test group that were operated in use in California on the alternative fuel 

during the previous calendar year;

B = the percentage of miles traveled by “A” during the previous calendar 

year;

C = the CO2-equivalent value for the GHG vehicle test group, as 

calculated in Section E.2.5.2.1, when tested using the alternative fuel;

D = the CO2-equivalent value for the GHG vehicle test group, as 

calculated in Section E.2.5.2.1, when tested using gasoline or diesel, as 

applicable; and

E = 0.9 for grid-connected hybrid electric vehicles or

E = 1 for bi-fuel, fuel-flexible, and dual-fuel vehicles. 
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The Executive Officer may approve use of a higher value for “E” for a gridconnected hybrid electric vehicle GHG vehicle test group if a manufacturer 

demonstrates that the vehicles can reasonably be expected to maintain more than 

90 percent of their original battery capacity over a 200,000 mile vehicle lifetime. 

The manufacturer may demonstrate the appropriateness of a higher value either by 

providing data from real world vehicle operation; or by showing that these 

vehicles are equipped with batteries that do not lose energy storage capacity until 

after 100,000 miles; or by offering 10 year/150,000 mile warranties on the 

batteries. 

* * * *

2.5.3 Requirements for Intermediate Volume Manufacturers.

* * * *

2.5.3.3 In the 2016 and subsequent model years, an intermediate volume 

manufacturer shall either:

(a) 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

(b) not exceed a fleet average greenhouse gas value of 0.75 times the 

baseline fleet average greenhouse gas value for PCs and LDT1s or 0.82 times the 

baseline fleet average greenhouse gas value for LDT2s and MDPVs, as calculated 

in Section E.2.5.3.2.

* * * *

2.5.4 Requirements for Small Volume Manufacturers and Independent 

Low Volume Manufacturers.

* * * *

2.5.4.3 In the 2016 and subsequent model years, a small volume manufacturer 

and an independent low volume manufacturer shall either:

(a) 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 E.2.5.4; or

(b) 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

(c) 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 

E.2.5.4.3(a) and (b) of this Section.
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* * * *

3. Calculation of Credits/Debits

3.1 Calculation of NMOG Credits/Debits

3.1.1 Calculation of NMOG Credits for Passenger Cars and Light-Duty 

Trucks.

3.1.1.1 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 2006 model year, the total g/mi 

NMOG credits or debits earned for PCs and LDTs 0-3750 lbs. LVW and for LDTs 

3751-5750 lbs. and LDTs 3751 lbs. LVW - 8500 lbs. GVWR shall be summed together. 

For the 2007 through 2014 and subsequent model years, the total g/mi NMOG credits or 

debits earned for PCs and LDTs 0-3750 lbs. LVW and for LDTs 3751 lbs. LVW - 8500 

lbs. GVWR shall be summed together. The resulting amount shall constitute the g/mi 

NMOG credits or debits accrued by the manufacturer for the model year.

3.1.2 Calculation of Vehicle Equivalent NMOG Credits for Medium-Duty 

Vehicles. 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 E.1 of these test procedures or to the exhaust emission 

standards set forth in section 1956.8(h), title 13, CCR 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:

* * * *

3.1.2.1 The MDV HEV VEC allowance is calculated as follows: 

1 + [(LEV standard - ULEV standard) x (Zero-emission VMT Allowance) ÷ LEV standard] for LEVs; 

1 + [(ULEV standard - SULEV standard) x (Zero-emission VMT Allowance) ÷ ULEV standard] for ULEVs; 

1 + [(SULEV standard - ZEV standard) x (Zero-emission VMT Allowance) ÷ SULEV standard] for SULEVs; 
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where “Zero-emission VMT Allowance” for an HEV is determined in accordance with 

Section C.3 of 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” 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.”

* * * *

3.1.2.4 For a manufacturer that elects to certify engines to the optional mediumduty engine standards in title 13, CCR §1956.8(c) or (h), all such 2005 through 2014 and 

subsequent model year engines used in 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 “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 title 13, 

CCR, §1956.8(b) or (d), as applicable. 

3.1.3 Procedure for Offsetting NMOG Debits.

3.1.3.1 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 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. If 

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

be subject to the Health and Safety Code §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 §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 and LDTs 3751 lbs. LVW 

- 8500 lbs. GVWR 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.

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3.2 Calculation of Greenhouse Gas Credits/Debits.

3.2.1 Calculation of Greenhouse Gas Credits for Passenger Cars, LightDuty Trucks, and Medium-Duty Passenger Vehicles. 

* * * *

3.2.1.2 In the 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).

3.2.2 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.

3.2.3 Procedure for Offsetting Greenhouse Gas Debits.

* * * *

3.2.3.2 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 not 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. 
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F. Requirements and Procedures for Durability Demonstration

* * * *

4. §86.1823 Durability demonstration procedures for exhaust emissions.

* * * *

4.2 §86.1823-08. As proposed at 74 Fed. Reg. 49454, 49757 (September 28, 2009) 

and adopted by EPA on April 1, 2010, 75 Fed. Reg. September 15, 2011 [insert page] (April 

[insert date], 2010). [No change, except that the amendments to §86.1823-01 set forth in F.4.1 

shall apply, and subparagraph (m) applies only to vehicles certifying to the 2012 through 2016 

MY National greenhouse gas program.]

* * * *

G. Procedures for Demonstration of Compliance with Emission Standards 

1. §86.1827 Test Group Determination.

1.1 §86.1827-01. As proposed at 74 Fed. Reg. 49454, 49758 (September 28, 2009) 

and adopted by EPA on April 1, 2010, 75 Fed. Reg. May 7, 2010 [insert page] (April [insert 

date], 2010). [No change, except that subparagraphs (a)(5) and (f) shall only apply to vehicles 

certifying to the 2012 through 2016 MY National greenhouse gas program.]

* * * *

3. §86.1829 Durability data and emission data testing requirements; waivers.

3.1 §86.1829-01. As proposed at 74 Fed. Reg. 49454, 49758 (September 28, 2009) 

and adopted by EPA on April 1, 2010, 75 Fed. Reg. May 7, 2010 [insert page] (April [insert 

date], 2010). Amend as follows:

* * * *

3.1.3 Amend (b)(1)(iii)(G) as follows: For the 2012 model year only, in lieu of 

testing a vehicle for N2O emissions, a manufacturer may provide a statement in its 

application for certification that such vehicles comply with the applicable standards. 

Such a statement must be based on previous emission tests, development tests, or other 

appropriate information and good engineering judgment. This subparagraph (b)(1)(iii)(G) 

only applies to vehicles certifying to the 2012 through 2016 MY National greenhouse gas 

program.
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3.1.4 Amend (b)(4)(i) as follows: All 2001 through 2016 and subsequent

model-year emission-data vehicles shall be required to be tail-pipe tested at 4,000 miles 

or at the mileage at which the vehicle is stabilized as determined in §86.1827-01 and 

demonstrate compliance with the California Inspection and Maintenance (“I/M”) 

emission standards as specified in the “Mandatory Exhaust Emissions Inspection 

Standards and Test Procedures,” title 16, California Code of Regulations, Section 

3340.42. A manufacturer shall have the option of using the I/M test procedures in place 

at the time of certification or, if the I/M test procedures have been amended within two 

years of the time of certification, a manufacturer may use the preceding procedures. Test 

vehicles shall undergo preconditioning procedures prior to the tail-pipe test, which consist 

of idle conditions for a minimum period of ten minutes after the thermostat is open. 

Preconditioning and test procedures shall be conducted at an ambient temperature from 

68o to 86o F. The manufacturer shall, in accordance with good engineering practices, 

attest that such test vehicles will meet the requirements of this section when 

preconditioned and tested at ambient temperatures from 35o to 68o F. 

* * * *

3.4 Greenhouse Gas Testing Requirements.

A manufacturer shall demonstrate compliance with the greenhouse gas requirements each 

year by testing one vehicle per each test group that represents the vehicle configuration that is 

expected to be “worst-case” for greenhouse gas emissions, as calculated in Section E.2.5.2.1, 

subject to approval by the Executive Officer. A manufacturer may test additional vehicles within 

the test group that represent vehicle configuration with lower greenhouse gas emissions values 

than the “worst-case” configuration. All vehicles shall be tested using both the FTP and 

Highway Test Procedures as modified in Part II of these test procedures. A manufacturer may 

use emissions data from tests it conducts as part of the Corporate Average Fuel Economy 

Program (CAFE), in accordance with 40 CFR Part 600 – Fuel Economy and Greenhouse Gas 

Exhaust Emissions of Motor Vehicles, to demonstrate compliance with the greenhouse gas 

requirements, once those data have been judged acceptable by the U.S. Environmental Protection 

Agency. A manufacturer that elects to use CAFE Program emissions data to demonstrate 

compliance with the greenhouse gas requirements must use all of the data that is used by the U.S. 

Environmental Protection Agency to determine a manufacturer’s corporate average fuel economy 

for the applicable model year, and may forego testing of the “worst-case” configuration. 

* * * *

4. §86.1830-01 Acceptance of Vehicles for Testing. January 17, 2006. [No 

change.]

4.1 §86.1830-01. January 17, 2006. [No change.]

5. §86.1831-01 Mileage accumulation requirements for test vehicles. January 17, 

2006. [No change.]

5.1 §86.1831-01. January 17, 2006. [No change.]
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8. §86.1834 Allowable maintenance. 

* * * *

8.2 HEVs.

(a) The manufacturer shall equip the vehicle with a maintenance indicator 

consisting of a light that shall activate automatically by illuminating the first time the minimum 

performance level is observed for all battery system components. Possible battery system 

components requiring monitoring are: (i) battery water level; (ii) temperature control; (iii) 

pressure control; and (iv) other parameters critical for determining battery condition.

(b) The manufacturer shall equip “off-vehicle charge capable HEVs” with a 

useful life indicator for the battery system consisting of a light that shall illuminate the first time 

the battery system is unable to achieve an all-electric operating range (starting from a full stateof-charge) which is at least 75% of the range determined for the vehicle in the Urban Driving 

Schedule portion of the All-Electric Range Test (see 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” and the “California Exhaust Emission Standards and Test Procedures for 2009 

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

Car, Light-Duty Truck and Medium-Duty Vehicle Classes”). 

9. §86.1835-01 Confirmatory certification testing. April 13, 2001. [No change.]

9.1 §86.1835-01. May 7, 2010. [No change.]

* * * *

12. §86.1838 Small volume manufacturers certification procedures. January 17, 

2006.

12.1 §86.1838-01. December 6, 2002 January 17, 2006. [No change, except that the 

reference to 15,000 units shall mean 4,500 units in California and the reference to 14,999 units 

shall mean 4,499 units in California.]

* * * *

H. Certification, Information and Reporting Requirements.

1. §86.1841 Compliance with emission standards for the purpose of certification

* * * *

1.2 For 2012 through 2016 model year vehicles certifying to the 2012 through 2016 

MY National greenhouse gas program, §86.1841-01, as proposed at 74 Fed. Reg. 49454, 49758 
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(September 28, 2009) and adopted by EPA on April 1, 2010, 75 Fed. Reg. (July 6, 2011) [insert 

page] (April [insert date], 2010), shall apply. Changes specified under section H.1.1 shall also 

apply for this section H.1.2.

* * * *

1.5 Certification of a Federal Vehicle in California. 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 vehicle emissions 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 Tables S04-1 

and S04-2 of 40 CFR section 86.1811-04(c) as adopted February 10, 2000. A California vehicle 

model is to be treated as equivalent to a federal vehicle model if all of the following 

characteristics are identical:

(a) Vehicle make and model;

(b) Cylinder block configuration (e.g., L-6, V-8);

(c) Displacement;

(d) Combustion cycle; 

(e) Transmission class;

(f) Aspiration method (e.g., naturally aspirated, turbocharged); and

(g) Fuel (e.g., gasoline, natural gas, methanol).

The comparative stringency of the standards for the federal exhaust emissions bin and for the 

California vehicle emissions category shall be based on a comparison of the sum of the 100,000, 

120,000, or 150,000 mile standards for NMOG and NOx.

1.5.1 If a federally-certified vehicle model is certified in California in 

accordance with subparagraph 1.45, the model shall be subject to the federal requirements 

for exhaust emissions, SFTP emissions, cold CO emissions and highway NOx. The 

vehicle model shall be subject to all other California requirements including evaporative 

emissions, OBD II, greenhouse gas emissions, and emissions warranty, except that a 2004 

or earlier model-year vehicle in the federal heavy light-duty truck or medium-duty 

passenger vehicle classes may at the manufacturer's option be subject to the federal 

requirements for evaporative emissions and OBD II.

1.5.2 Prior to certification of a 2004 through 2014 or subsequent model-year 

vehicle, a manufacturer must submit information sufficient to enable the Executive 

Officer to determine whether there is a federally-certified vehicle model for that model 

year that is equivalent to the California vehicle model based on the criteria listed in 

subparagraph 1.45.

1.5.3 If the Executive Officer determines that there is a federally-certified 

vehicle model for that model year that is equivalent to the California vehicle model, the 
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following information shall be submitted with the Part I or Part II Application for 

Certification as set forth below:

(a) Part I Application for Certification: (i) Evidence of federal 

certification including, but not limited to, federal certification exhaust emission 

levels and compliance with federal SFTP, cold CO and highway NOx emission 

levels; and (ii) evidence of compliance with California evaporative emission 

requirements, California OBD II requirements, and California greenhouse gas 

requirements or, where permitted under Section 1.45.1 for a 2004 or earlier 

model-year vehicle, evidence of federal certification evaporative emission levels 

and compliance with federal OBD II requirements.

* * * *

1.5.7 The requirements in Section H.1.45 do not apply in the case of a federallycertified vehicle model that is only marketed to fleet operators for applications that are 

subject to clean fuel fleet requirements established pursuant to section 246 of the federal 

Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. sec. 7586). In addition, the Executive Officer shall exclude 

from the requirements a federally-certified vehicle model where the manufacturer 

demonstrates to the Executive Officer's reasonable satisfaction that the model will 

primarily be sold or leased to clean fuel fleet operators for such applications, and that 

other sales or leases of the model will be incidental to marketing to those clean fuel fleet 

operators.

1.5.8 A manufacturer may certify a passenger car, light-duty truck or mediumduty vehicle to federal exhaust emission standards pursuant to Section H.1.45 prior to the 

2004 model year.

* * * *

3. §86.1843 General information requirements

* * * *

3.2 Alternative Fuel Information.

For TLEVs, LEVs, ULEVs, and SULEVs passenger cars, light-duty trucks, and 

medium-duty vehicles not certified exclusively on gasoline or diesel, except for vehicles that use 

hydrogen fuel, the manufacturer shall submit projected California sales and fuel economy data 

nineteen months prior to January 1 of the model year for which the vehicles are certified. For 

vehicles that use hydrogen fuel, the manufacturer shall submit projected California sales and 

leases, fuel economy data, vehicle fuel pressure rating, name of air basin(s) where vehicles will 

be delivered for sale or lease, and number of vehicles projected to be delivered to each air basin, 

thirty-three months prior to January 1 of the model year for which the vehicles are certified. For 

calendar year 2012 only, the manufacturer of vehicles that use hydrogen fuel shall submit 

projected California sales and leases, fuel economy data, vehicle fuel pressure rating, name of air 

basin(s) where vehicles will be delivered for sale or lease, and number of vehicles projected to be 
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delivered to each air basin, twenty-nine months prior to January 1 of the model year for which 

the vehicles are certified.

* * * *

4. §86.1844 Information Requirements: Application for Certification and 

Submittal of Information Upon Request.

4.1 §86.1844-01. February 26, 2007 September 15, 2011. Amend as follows:

* * * *

4.1.2 Modify §86.1844-01(d) as follows:

(a) Delete §86.1844-01(d)(9).

(b) Delete §86.1844-01(d)(15)(ii) and replace it with the following: For 

vehicles with fuel fired heaters, a manufacturer must include the 

information specified in this section H.4.4. 

(bc) Add the following requirement: A description of each greenhouse 

gas test vehicle including the criteria listed in Section G.2.4. and any 

additional information used by a manufacturer to demonstrate a 

“worst-case” vehicle configuration used to comply with the 

requirements of Section G.2.4. 

* * * *

4.2 OBD Requirements.

For 2001 through 2016 and subsequent model-year passenger cars, light-duty 

trucks and medium-duty vehicles, information shall be submitted in the application for 

certification according to the requirements of section 1968, et seq., title 13, CCR, as applicable. 

4.3 HEVs.

For HEVs, the information required 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” 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,”

must be supplied with the Part I application for certification.

* * * *

4.5 Greenhouse Gas Reporting Requirements.

* * * *

(b) For the 2012 through 2016 model years, a manufacturer that elects to 

demonstrate compliance with the requirements of sections E.2.5 and E.3.2 by 
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demonstrating compliance with the 2012 through 2016 MY National greenhouse gas 

program must submit all data to the Executive Officer in accordance with the reporting 

requirements as required under section E.2.5.1(ii) and 40 CFR §86.1865-12, as proposed 

at 74 Fed. Reg. 49454, 49760 (September 28, 2009) and adopted by EPA on April 1, 

2010, 75 Fed. Reg. 25324, 25691 [insert page] (April [insert date], 2010).

(c) All data submitted in accordance with this section H.4.5, must be 

submitted electronically and organized in a format specified by the Executive Officer to 

clearly demonstrate compliance with the fleet average greenhouse gas exhaust emission 

requirements in section E.2.5 or 40 CFR §86.1865-12 as proposed at 74 Fed. Reg. 49454, 

49760 (September 28, 2009) and adopted by EPA on April 1, 2010, 75 Fed. Reg. 25324, 

25691 [insert page] (April [insert date], 2010), as applicable. 

I. In-Use Compliance Requirements and Procedures

1. §86.1845 Manufacturer in-use verification testing requirements.

* * * *

1.2 §86.1845-04. As proposed at 74 Fed. Reg. 49454, 49758 (September 28, 2009) 

and adopted by EPA on April 1, 2010, 75 Fed. Reg. May 7, 2010 [insert page] (April [insert 

date], 2010). Amend as follows:

* * * *

2. §86.1846 Manufacturer in-use confirmatory testing requirements. 

2.1 §86.1846-01. As proposed at 74 Fed. Reg. 49454, 49759 (September 28, 2009) 

and adopted by EPA on April 1, 2010, 75 Fed. Reg. May 7, 2010 [insert page] (April [insert 

date], 2010). [No Change.]

* * * *

J. Procedural Requirements

* * * *

3. §86.1848-10 Certification. As proposed at 74 Fed. Reg. 49454, 49759 

(September 28, 2009) and adopted by EPA on April 1, 2010, 75 Fed. Reg. July 6, 

2011 [insert page] (April [insert date], 2010). [No change, except that this version 

of §86.1848-10 shall only apply to vehicles certifying under the 2012 through 

2016 MY National greenhouse gas program for the 2012 through 2016 model 

years.]
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* * * *

9. §86.1854-12 Prohibited acts. As proposed at 74 Fed. Reg. 49454, 49759 

(September 28, 2009) and adopted by EPA on April 1, 2010, 75 Fed. Reg. May 7, 

2010 [insert page] (April [insert date], 2010). [No change.]

* * * *

14. §86.1863-07 Optional Chassis Certification for Diesel Vehicles. June 17, 2003

September 15, 2011. [No change]

15. §86.1865-12 How to comply with the fleet average CO2 standards. As proposed 

at 74 Fed. Reg. 49454, 49760 (September 28, 2009) and adopted by EPA on April 

1, 2010, 75 Fed. Reg. September 15, 2011 [insert page] (April [insert date], 2010). 

[No change, except that this section shall only apply to vehicles certifying under 

the 2012 through 2016 MY National greenhouse gas program for the 2012 

through 2016 model years.]

16. §86.1866-12 CO2 fleet average credit programs. As proposed at 74 Fed. Reg. 

49454, 49763 (September 28, 2009) and adopted by EPA on April 1, 2010, 75 

Fed. Reg. July 6, 2011 [insert page] (April [insert date], 2010). [No change, 

except that this section shall only apply to vehicles certifying under the 2012 

through 2016 MY National greenhouse gas program for the 2012 through 2016 

model years.]

17. §86.1867-12 Optional early CO2 credit programs. As proposed at 74 Fed. Reg. 

49454, 49766 (September 28, 2009) and adopted by EPA on April 1, 2010, 75 

Fed. Reg. July 6, 2011 [insert page] (April [insert date], 2010). [No change, 

except that this section shall only apply to vehicles certifying under the 2012 

through 2016 MY National greenhouse gas program for the 2012 through 2016 

model years.]
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PART II: CALIFORNIA EXHAUST AND PARTICULATE EMISSION TEST 

PROCEDURES FOR PASSENGER CARS, LIGHT-DUTY TRUCKS, AND 

MEDIUM-DUTY VEHICLES 

This part describes the equipment required and the procedures necessary to perform 

gaseous and particulate exhaust emission tests (40 CFR Part 86, Subpart B); cold temperature 

test procedures (40 CFR Part 86, Subpart C); the California 50oF test procedure; the development 

of reactivity adjustment factors; and the supplemental federal test procedure (40 CFR Part 86, 

Subpart B) on passenger cars, light-duty trucks, and medium-duty vehicles. 

A. 40 CFR Part 86, Subpart B - Emission Regulations for 1977 and Later Model Year 

New Light-Duty Vehicles and New Light-Duty Trucks and New Otto-Cycle 

Complete Heavy-Duty Vehicles; Test Procedures.

* * * *

100.2 Equipment and Facility Requirements.

* * * *

86.111-94 Exhaust gas analytical-system. As proposed at 74 Fed.Reg. 49454, 49748 

(September 28, 2009) and adopted by EPA on April 1, 2010, 75 Fed.Reg.

May 7, 2010 [insert page] (April [insert date], 2010).

* * * *

100.3 Certification Fuel Specifications.

* * * *

100.3.2 Certification Diesel Fuel Specifications.

* * * *

100.3.2.2 Certification Diesel Fuel Specifications for the 2007 through 2016 and 

Subsequent Model Years.

Amend subparagraphs §86.113-07(b)(2) and (b)(3) as follows:

(b)(2) Except as noted below, petroleum fuel for diesel vehicles meeting the 

specifications referenced in 40 CFR §86.113-07(b)(2), or substantially equivalent specifications 

approved by the Executive Officer, shall be used in exhaust emission testing. The grade of 

petroleum fuel recommended by the engine manufacturer, commercially designated as “Type 

2-D” grade diesel, shall be used. The petroleum fuel used in exhaust emission testing may meet 

the specifications listed below, or substantially equivalent specifications approved by the 

Executive Officer, as an option to the specifications in 40 CFR §86.113-07(b)(2). Where a 

manufacturer elects pursuant to this subparagraph to conduct exhaust emission testing using the 
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specifications of 86.113-94(b)(2) and in §86.113-07(b)(2), or the specifications listed below, the 

Executive Officer shall conduct exhaust emission testing with the diesel fuel meeting the 

specifications elected by the manufacturer.

California Certification Diesel Fuel Specifications

For the 2007 through 2016 and Subsequent Model Years

Fuel Property Limit Test Method (a)

Natural Cetane Number 47-55 D 613-86

Distillation Range §2282(g)(3), title 13, 

CCR

 IBP 340-420 oF

 10% point 400-490 oF

 50% point 470-560 oF

 90% point 550-610 oF

 EP 580-660 oF

API Gravity 33-39o D 287-82

Total Sulfur 7-15 ppm §2282(g)(3), title 13, 

CCR

Nitrogen Content 100-500 ppmw §2282(g)(3), title 13, 

CCR

Total Aromatic Hydrocarbons 8-12 vol. % §2282(g)(3), title 13, 

CCR

Polycyclic Aromatic 

Hydrocarbons

1.4 wt. % (max) §2282(g)(3), title 13, 

CCR

Flashpoint 130 oF (max) D 93-80

Viscosity @ 40oF 2.0-4.1 

centistokes

D 445-83

(a) ASTM specifications unless otherwise noted. A reference to a subsection of §2282, title 13, CCR, means the test 

method identified in that subsection for the particular property. A test method other than that specified may be used following a 

determination by the Executive Officer that the other method produces results equivalent to the results of the specified method.

* * * *

100.3.9 Identification of New Clean Fuels to be Used in Certification Testing.

* * * *
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(a) If the proposed new clean fuel may be used to fuel existing motor vehicles, the 

state board shall not establish certification specifications for the fuel unless the petitioner has 

demonstrated that:

(1) Use of the new clean fuel in such existing motor vehicles would not 

increase emissions of NMOG (on a reactivity-adjusted basis), NOx, CO, and the potential 

risk associated with toxic air contaminants, as determined pursuant to the procedures set 

forth in “California Test Procedures for Evaluating Substitute Fuels and New Clean Fuels 

through 2014.,” as adopted September 17, 1993. In the case of fuel-flexible vehicles or 

dual-fuel vehicles which were not certified on the new clean fuel but are capable of being 

operated on it, emissions during operation with the new clean fuel shall not increase 

compared to emissions during vehicle operation on gasoline.

* * * *

100.5 Test Procedures and Data Requirements.

86.127-00 Test procedures; overview. May 4, 1999. As proposed at 74 Fed. Reg. 49454, 

49748 (September 28, 2009) and adopted by EPA on April 1, 2010, 75 Fed. Reg. 

[insert page] (April [insert date], 2010).

86.127-12 Test procedures; overview. May 7, 2010.

* * * *

86.130-00 Test sequence; general requirements. October 22, 1996.

100.5.2 California test sequence; general requirements.

100.5.2.1 Delete subparagraph (a) of §86.130-00 and replace with:

For purposes of determining conformity with 50oF test requirements, the procedures set 

forth in Part II, Section C. For all hybrid electric vehicles and all 2001 and subsequent 

model-year vehicles certifying to running loss and useful life evaporative emission standards, the 

test sequence specified in “California Evaporative Emission Standards and Test Procedures for 

1978 2001 and Subsequent Model Motor Vehicles” as incorporated by reference in section 1976, 

title 13, CCR shall apply. 

* * * *

86.132-00 Vehicle preconditioning. October 22, 1996.

100.5.3 California Vehicle Preconditioning Requirements.

100.5.3.1 Add the following subparagraph: For all hybrid electric vehicles and all 2001

2000 and subsequent model-year vehicles subject to running loss and useful life evaporative 

emission standards, the preconditioning sequence for the Federal Test Procedure specified in 

“California Evaporative Emission Standards and Test Procedures for 2001 1978 and Subsequent 

Model Motor Vehicles” as incorporated by reference in section 1976, title 13, CCR shall apply. 
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In addition, the preconditioning sequence for the SFTP described in subparagraphs (n) and (o) of 

paragraph 86.132-00 shall apply.

* * * *

86.135-00 Dynamometer procedure. October 22, 1996. [No change, except that the 

amendments to §86.135-90, 70 FR 72917 (December 8, 2005), shall apply.]

86.135-1200 Dynamometer procedure. As proposed at 74 Fed. Reg. 49454, 49749 (September 

28, 2009) and adopted by EPA on April 1, 2010, 75 Fed. Reg. May 7, 2010 [insert 

page] (April [insert date], 2010). [No change.]

* * * *

86.144-94 Calculations; exhaust emissions. July 13, 2005.

100.5.4 Calculations; exhaust emissions.

100.5.4.1 The exhaust emission calculations for California are set forth in the 

“California Non-Methane Organic Gas Test Procedures.,” which is incorporated by reference in 

section 1961(d), title 13, CCR.

* * * *

86.165-12 Air Conditioning idle test procedure. As proposed at 74 Fed. Reg. 49454, 49749 

(September 28, 2009) and adopted by EPA on April 1, 2010, 75 Fed. Reg. July 6, 

2011 [insert page] (April [insert date], 2010). [No change, except that this section 

shall only apply to vehicles certifying under the 2012 through 2016 MY National 

greenhouse gas program for the 2012 through 2016 model years.]

86.166-12 Method for calculating emissions due to air conditioning leakage. As proposed at 

74 Fed. Reg. 49454, 49750 (September 28, 2009) and adopted by EPA on April 1, 

2010, 75 Fed. Reg. May 7, 2010 [insert page] (April [insert date], 2010). [No 

change, except that this section shall only apply to vehicles certifying under the 

2012 through 2016 MY National greenhouse gas program for the 2012 through 

2016 model years.]

86.167-12 N2O measurement devices. As proposed at 74 Fed. Reg. 49454, 49751

(September 28, 2009) and adopted by EPA on April 1, 2010, 75 Fed. Reg. [insert 

page] (April [insert date], 2010). [No change, except that this section shall only 

apply to vehicles certifying under the National greenhouse gas program for the 

2012 through 2016 model years.]

86.168-12 Interference verification for N2O analyzers. As proposed at 74 Fed. Reg. 49454, 

49752 (September 28, 2009) and adopted by EPA on April 1, 2010, 75 Fed. Reg. 

[insert page] (April [insert date], 2010). [No change, except that this section shall 

only apply to vehicles certifying under the National greenhouse gas program for 

the 2012 through 2016 model years.]
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As Amended: March 22, 2012

Date of Hearing: January 26-27, 2012

B. Subpart C - Emission Regulations for 1994 and Later Model Year Gasoline-Fueled

New Light-Duty Vehicles, and New Light-Duty Trucks and New Medium-Duty 

Passenger Vehicles; Cold Temperature Test Procedures.

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