New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 6 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION › Chapter III - AIR RESOURCES › Subchapter A - PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF AIR CONTAMINATION AND AIR POLLUTION › Part 217 - MOTOR VEHICLE EMISSIONS › Subpart 217-5 - HEAVY DUTY INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAM › Section 217-5.5 - Emissions inspection procedures and test methods

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 28, July 10, 2024
(a) General instructions for HDDV emissions
					 tests.
(1) Equipment to be used in conducting
					 a smoke opacity test on an HDDV in accordance with this subdivision shall
					 satisfy all specifications and standards for a smokemeter as set forth in this
					 Subpart, and be a model certified by NYSDEC pursuant to section
					 217-5.6 
					 of this Subpart.
(2) Inspectors
					 performing diesel emissions tests of exhaust emissions and inspections of
					 diesel exhaust emission equipment shall be certified by NYSDMV, NYSDOT or
					 NYSDEC to perform HDDV emission inspections and testing, after successfully
					 completing a training program approved by such agencies. Such certified
					 inspectors shall follow SAE J1667 test procedures and, when specified, other
					 procedures included in this Subpart. No ODEIS or certified inspector may issue
					 an emission certificate of inspection for a HDDV, unless that HDDV meets the
					 requirements of this Subpart.
(3)
					 The general procedures for a valid HDDV emissions test conducted by a certified
					 inspector pursuant to the provisions of this Subpart in accordance with SAE
					 J1667 are as follows:
(i) Prior to testing,
					 verify that the certified smokemeter and associated and/or required auxiliary
					 test equipment is calibrated in accordance with the requirements of the
					 manufacturer.
(ii) Determine that
					 the engine is at operating temperature as specified in SAE J1667.
(iii) Examine the vehicle exhaust system for
					 integrity. If a detectable leak exists determine that the HDDV is in violation
					 of section
					 217-5.4(a)(3) 
					 of this Subpart.
(iv) Perform the
					 smoke testing on at least one exhaust tailpipe in accordance with SAE
					 J1667.
(v) Ensure that the ambient
					 temperature at the test location is within the conditions range specified in
					 SAE J1667.
(vi) Before initiating
					 the test, determine that all accessories and any engine braking devices are
					 turned off.
(vii) Determine that
					 the engine speed governor is in proper operating condition by:
(a) inquiring of the HDDV operator whether
					 the governor is in proper operating condition; or
(b) if the determination cannot be made,
					 instruct the operator that, with the transmission in either neutral (with the
					 clutch disengaged if so equipped) or in park, gradually increase the engine
					 speed. If the engine speed increases uncontrollably, instruct the operator to
					 immediately release the accelerator pedal and the fuel supply to the engine.
					 Discontinue emission testing of any vehicle with dysfunctional or
					 out-of-specification engine speed governors. Do not resume testing unless and
					 until speed governor repairs are made. Determine that the HDDV is in violation
					 of section
					 217-5.4(a)(3) 
					 of this Subpart if the necessary corrective action to repair the engine speed
					 governor is not taken.
(viii) If inspecting a vehicle which was
					 either equipped by the manufacturer or was retrofitted in accordance with State
					 or Federal law or regulation with a catalytic converter, particulate trap or
					 trap oxidizer, or any other exhaust after-treatment device, inspect the exhaust
					 system for the presence of the device and for its physical integrity.
					 Discontinue testing of any motor vehicle which exhibits any missing exhaust
					 after-treatment device or perforating rust, crack, hole, tear, or other such
					 physical defect in the device. Do not resume testing unless and until the
					 defect(s) are repaired. Determine that the HDDV is in violation of section
					 217-5.4 
					 of this Subpart if corrective action to repair the HDDV is not taken.
(ix) If, at any time before or during the
					 inspection of a HDDV, continuous blue smoke is observed in the exhaust
					 emissions for more than three seconds, discontinue the testing and determine
					 that the vehicle is in violation of section
					 217-5.4 
					 of this Subpart.
(x) At the
					 conclusion of the emissions inspection of a HDDV by a certified inspector,
					 print a copy of the test report produced by the smokemeter certified in
					 accordance with section
					 217-5.6(a) 
					 of this Subpart and provide the report to the vehicle owner or
					 operator.
(4) Vehicles
					 found in violation of this Subpart are not subject to impoundment or otherwise
					 prevented from engaging in commerce as a result of this Subpart.