[Federal Register: July 20, 1998 (Volume 63, Number 138)] [Proposed Rules] [Page 38767-38774] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr20jy98-28] [[Page 38767]] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 86 [AMS-FRL-6124-1] Optional Certification Streamlining Procedures for Light-Duty Vehicles, Light-Duty Trucks, and Heavy-Duty Engines for Original Equipment Manufacturers and for Aftermarket Conversion Manufacturers; Notice of Proposed Rule AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of proposed rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: In today's action, EPA is proposing to amend the current regulatory provisions regarding the certification of light-duty vehicles, light-duty trucks, and heavy-duty engines that meet the Clean-Fuel Vehicle (CFV) requirements. This proposed action would serve to ease the burden of certification for manufacturers of CFVs. EPA is also proposing to revise the definition for dedicated fuel systems to include CFVs with limited ability to operate on a conventional fuel, and is also proposing to amend current regulations to allow manufacturers of CFVs to group certain engine families together for certification purposes. In addition, EPA is proposing an exemption, for MY 1999, 2000 and 2001, from certification fees for dedicated gaseous- fueled vehicles and engines that certify to EPA's Tier 1 standards as well as for all vehicles and engines that certify to EPA's CFV, Low- Emission Vehicle (LEV), Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (ULEV), Inherently Low Emission Vehicle (ILEV), or Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) emission standards. DATES: Any party who wishes to submit comments must do so by August 19, 1998 unless a hearing is requested. Any person can request EPA to hold a public hearing on this action, but such request must be received by August 19, 1998. If a hearing is requested, it will take place on September 18, 1998, and interested parties will have an additional 30 days after the hearing (until October 19, 1998) to submit comments on any information presented at the hearing. Because no hearing will occur, absent a request for one, interested parties should contact Clifford D. Tyree at the number listed below after August 19, 1998 to determine whether a hearing will take place. ADDRESSES: Written comments should be submitted (in duplicate if possible) to: Air Docket Section (6102), Attention: Docket No. A-97-27, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 401 M Street, SW, Washington, D.C. 20460, or hand-delivered to the Air Docket at the above address, in Room M-1500, Waterside Mall. A copy of written comments should also be submitted to Clifford D. Tyree at the address below. Materials relevant to this notice of proposed rule are contained in Docket No. A-97-27, located at the Air Docket, 401 M Street SW, Washington, DC 20460, and may be reviewed in Room M-1500 from 8:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. on business days. As provided in 40 CFR Part 2, EPA may charge a reasonable fee for photocopying docket materials. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Clifford Tyree, Project Manager, U.S. EPA, National Vehicle and Fuel Emission Laboratory, Vehicle Programs and Compliance Division, 2565 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105-2425. Telephone: (734) 214-4310; FAX 734-214-4869. E-Mail, tyree.clifford@epamail.epa.gov.