On Jan. 22, 2013, CARB will hold a public workshop to discuss proposed amendments to the alternative fuel conversion certification procedures. Recent changes promulgated by the U.S. EPA to its procedures for certifying alternative fuel conversions generated numerous inquiries from industry regarding suggested updates to ARB’s regulations. CARB is now considering changes to the current alternative fuel conversion certification procedures for both new (unregistered) and in-use (already registered) vehicles and engines. The workshop is scheduled to run from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Pacific Time).
At the workshop, CARB staff will discuss preliminary concepts in how to simplify the application process while preserving emissions benefits including how to better align ARB’s alternative fuel certification procedures with changes recently promulgated by U.S. EPA. These include: applicability, demonstrating emission compliance, demonstrating on-board diagnostic compliance, and carry-over for new vehicle/engine alternative fuel certifications to subsequent model years. Regarding these proposals, the primary fuels of interest are liquefied natural gas, compressed natural gas, and propane; however, conversions to other fuels may be discussed.
CARB will post an agenda and presentation on the On-Road Light Duty Emissions Certification Requirements website at http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/onroad/cert/ldctp/ldctp.htm and on the Aftermarket, Performance and Add-On Parts – Certification of Alternate Fuel Retrofit Systems website at http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/aftermkt/altfuel/altfuel.htm prior to the workshop.
Persons not able to attend the meeting in person can participate via teleconference. For more information on the workshop, see the workshop notice.
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