[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 40, Volume 27]
[Revised as ofJuly 1, 2003]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 40CFR610.24]

[Page 939]
 
                   TITLE 40--PROTECTION OF ENVIRONMENT
 
         CHAPTER I--ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED)
 
PART 610--FUEL ECONOMY RETROFIT DEVICES--Table of Contents
 
       Subpart B--Evaluation Criteria for the Preliminary Analysis
 
Sec. 610.24  Validity of test data.

    The Administrator will make a determination as to the validity of 
manufacturer-furnished test data on the basis of:
    (a) The correlation between the test procedures used by the 
manufacturer or testing agent and the procedures prescribed in subpart 
D;
    (b) The choice of test vehicle(s) as representative of the 
manufacturer's claim for operation and/or principles of operation;
    (c) The degree of control exercised over ambient and operating 
conditions in the tests, including vehicle calibrations;
    (d) Accuracy and precision of the measurement techniques and 
instrumentation used in the tests;
    (e) Disclosure of all test data acquired on the device, whether 
representing positive, negative, or inconclusive results;
    (f) Qualifications and independence of the testing agent; and
    (g) The extent to which test data include evaluation of the 
durability of the device, or its effect on vehicle durability.