Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 391 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES › Chapter 391-3 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Subject 391-3-25 - LOW EMISSION VEHICLE CERTIFICATION › Rule 391-3-25-.01 - Definitions

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27,
				2024
Unless a different meaning is required by the context, the
				  following terms as used in these rules shall have the meaning hereinafter
				  respectively ascribed; provided, however, to the extent the definitions set
				  forth below conflict with the definitions set forth in O.C.G.A. §
									48-7-40.16, §
									48-7-29.18, or §
									48-7-29.19, the definitions in
				  O.C.G.A. §
									48-7-40.16, §
									48-7-29.18, and §
									48-7-29.19 shall control; and
				  provided, further, to the extent any term in this Chapter is not defined below,
				  the definitions in O.C.G.A. §
									48-7-40.16, §
									48-7-29.18, and §
									48-7-29.19 shall apply; and
				  provided, further, that definitions within any subsequent rule, or subdivision
				  thereof, which are expressly made applicable to the rule or subdivision within
				  which they appear, shall apply for purposes of such specific rule or
				  subdivision thereof.
(a) "Alternative
				fuel heavy-duty vehicle" means a new commercial vehicle, with a gross vehicle
				weight ratio equal to or more than 26,001 pounds, that is primarily fueled by
				an alternative fuel. As used in this definition, "primarily fueled by an
				alternative fuel" as defined in O.C.G.A. §
									48-7-29.18 means a vehicle that is
				produced by an original equipment manufacturer and operates on 90 percent or
				more alternative fuel and on 10 percent or less gasoline or diesel fuel.
(b) "Alternative fuel medium-duty
				vehicle" means a new commercial vehicle, with a gross vehicle weight ratio
				equal to 8,500 pounds or more and less than 26,001 pounds, that is solely
				fueled by an alternative fuel as defined in O.C.G.A. §
									48-7-29.18, and that is produced
				by an original equipment manufacturer.
(c) "Certificate" means the form used as
				proof to the Department of Revenue that the low-emission vehicle, zero emission
				vehicle, electric vehicle charger, converted vehicle, alternative fuel
				medium-duty vehicle, or alternative fuel heavy-duty vehicle is eligible for
				state income tax credit. This certificate will be issued by EPD for new
				low-emission vehicles, zero emission vehicles, alternative fuel medium-duty
				vehicles, alternative fuel heavy-duty vehicles, converted vehicles and electric
				vehicle chargers.
(d) "CO" means
				carbon monoxide.
(e)
				"Conventionally fueled vehicle" means a motor vehicle which is fueled solely by
				a petroleum based fuel such as gasoline or diesel.
(f) "Converted vehicle" means a motor vehicle
				that is retrofitted so that it is fueled solely by an alternative fuel as
				defined in O.C.G.A. §
									48-7-40.16 and which meets the
				emission standards set forth for that class of low emission vehicle (LEV),
				ultra low emission vehicle (ULEV) or zero emission vehicle (ZEV).
(g) "Department" means the Department of
				Natural Resources.
(h) "Director"
				means the Director of the Environmental Protection Division of the Department
				of Natural Resources.
(i) "Electric
				vehicle charger" means an electrical device and installation thereof located
				off-board the vehicle that provides electricity for electric vehicle batteries
				and includes the conductors, connectors, attachment plugs, and all other
				fittings, devices, power outlets, or apparatuses, installed specifically for
				the purposes of delivering energy from the premises wiring to the electric
				vehicle and shall have power levels greater than 130 volts, AC 1
				phase.
(j) "EPA" means the United
				States Environmental Protection Agency.
(k) "EPD" means the Environmental Protection
				Division of the Department of Natural Resources.
(l) "GVWR" means the gross vehicle weight
				rating, i.e., the weight of the vehicle and contents when loaded to its maximum
				capacity, as established by the vehicle manufacturer.
(m) "Heavy Duty Vehicle (HDV)" means a
				vehicle that has a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) greater than 8500
				pounds.
(n) "HCHO" means
				formaldehyde.
(o) "Installer" means
				any person who installs a conversion system on a vehicle in order to convert it
				to an alternative fuel vehicle meeting the emission standards for that LEV,
				ULEV, or ZEV category. NOTE: Manufacturers of conversion kits, as well as
				installers, are responsible for demonstrating that vehicles converted to use
				alternative fuels have a configuration that complies with all federal motor
				vehicle regulations.
(p) "Light
				Duty Truck (LDT)" means a truck that has a GVWR of 8500 pounds or
				less.
(q) "Light Duty Vehicle
				(LDV)" means a passenger car or passenger car derivative capable of seating 12
				passengers or less.
(r)
				"Low-emission vehicle (LEV)" means a motor vehicle which is fueled solely by an
				alternative fuel as defined in O.C.G.A. §
									48-7-40.16 and which meets
				emission standards for LEV or ultra-low emission vehicle (ULEV) as defined by
				the EPA, when operating on such alternative fuel.
(s) "Model year" means the model year of a
				vehicle as designated by the vehicle manufacturer.
(t) "Motor vehicle" means any self-propelled
				vehicle designed for transporting persons or property on a street or highway
				that is registered by the Motor Vehicle Division of the Department of
				Revenue.
(u) "New commercial
				vehicle" means a new commercial vehicle that is manufactured by an original
				equipment manufacturer or is manufactured by an original equipment manufacturer
				and any third-party equipment manufacturers, provided that such third-party
				manufacturers provide such parts or services prior to the original sale of such
				vehicle to a purchaser, and all vehicle components, including the alternative
				fuel system, are covered by the original equipment manufacturer or covered
				under separate warranties by the original equipment manufacturer and the
				third-party equipment manufacturer that together provide warranty for the
				complete vehicle.
(v) "NMHC" means
				non-methane hydrocarbon.
(w) "NMOG"
				means non-methane organic gasses.
(x) "NOx" means oxides
				of nitrogen.
(y) "Owner" means the
				registered owner or the person who holds title to a motor vehicle for the
				purpose of receiving the Low Emission Vehicle Certificate.
(z) "PM" means particulate matter.
(aa) "TW" means test weight.
(bb) "Vehicle" means a motor
				vehicle.
(cc) "Zero emission
				vehicle" means a motor vehicle which has zero tailpipe and evaporative
				emissions as defined by the EPA and shall include an electric vehicle whose
				drive train is powered solely by electricity, provided said electricity is not
				provided by any on-board combustion device.
O.C.G.A. §
										48-7-40.16, §
										48-7-29.18, and §
										48-7-29.19
				  .