Tier 3 Motor Vehicle Emission and Fuel Standards (Final Rule)

1. Verify Light-Duty
   Tier 3 Updates

1. July 24, 2014

 

1. Verify Light-Duty Tier 3
   Draft Deployment Schedule

• •October 2011:  Changes to CREE/Opt-CREE Calculations in Test Information and Test Group, Footprint, and Model Year 2011/2012+ CAFE/GHG Datasets (Release 9) 

• •May 2012:  New Road Load Dataset, New Footprint Dataset Calculations, New Test Information ADFE & ADCREE Calculations, Updates to Model Year 2013+ FE Label Dataset (Release 10) 

• •November 2012: LEV3 Changes & Integration of EPA CAFE/GHG Calculations into Verify (Release 11) 

• •March 11, 2013:  Completion of CAFE/GHG Calculation Integration (Release 11.1) 

• •September 2014:  Tier 3 Updates 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. 1.Submit one Vehicle Info dataset for each mfr test vehicle configuration. 

2. 2.Submit one Fuel Properties dataset for each mfr fuel batch. 

3. 3.After submitting Vehicle Info and Fuel Properties Info: Submit one Test Info dataset for each mfr test. 

4. 4.After submitting all Test Info datasets for a test vehicle configuration:  Submit one Confirmatory Test Decision Info (CTDI) dataset for each Test Vehicle Configuration. 

5. 5.For CTDI datasets selected for EPA confirmatory testing, submit one Supplemental Info dataset. 

6. 6.For CTDI datasets selected for EPA confirmatory testing, submit all applicable Shift Schedule datasets. 

7. 7.Submit all applicable Divisions to Verify’s Mfr Info. 

8. 8.Submit all applicable Carline Info datasets. 

9. 9.Submit all applicable Evaporative Family Info datasets. 

10. 10.After submitting all Test Info, Divisions, Carline Info, and Evaporative Family datasets:  Submit one Test Group (CSI) Info dataset for each Test Group to be certified. 

11. 11.Submit all required compliance documents for each Test Group to be certified. 

12. 12.After submitting Test Group Info dataset and required compliance documents:  Submit one Request for Certificate dataset for each Test Group. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. 13.Submit one Vehicle Info dataset for each mfr test vehicle configuration. 

2. 14.Submit one Fuel Properties dataset for each mfr fuel batch. 

3. 15.After submitting Vehicle Info and Fuel Properties Info: Submit one Test Info dataset for each mfr test. 

4. 16.After submitting all Test Info datasets for a test vehicle configuration:  Submit one Confirmatory Test Decision Info (CTDI) dataset for each Test Vehicle Configuration. 

5. 17.For CTDI datasets selected for EPA confirmatory testing, submit one Supplemental Info dataset. 

6. 18.For CTDI datasets selected for EPA confirmatory testing, submit all applicable Shift Schedule datasets. 

7. 19.Submit all applicable Divisions to Verify’s Mfr Info. 

8. 20.Submit all applicable Carline Info datasets. 

9. 21.Submit all applicable Evaporative Family Info datasets. 

10. 22.After submitting all Test Info, Divisions, Carline Info, and Evaporative Family datasets:  Submit one Test Group (CSI) Info dataset for each Test Group to be certified. 

11. 23.Submit all required compliance documents for each Test Group to be certified. 

12. 24.After submitting Test Group Info dataset and required compliance documents:  Submit one Request for Certificate dataset for each Test Group. 

 

 

1. 25.Submit one IUVP Vehicle Info dataset for each in-use vehicle to be tested for IUVP requirements. 

2. 26.After submitting IUVP Vehicle Info: Submit one IUVP Test Info dataset for each mfr IUVP test. 

1. Changes to Vehicle Information Dataset

• •New data element for Leak Family Identifier (VI-6.5)  

• • –Manufacturers will enter a three character string to identify each Leak Family 

• •New data element for Leak Family Name (VI-6.6)  

• • –Verify will create the Leak Family Name by concatenating the Leak Family Identifier with the Evaporative Family Name 

 

1. Changes to Fuel Properties Dataset

• •New Test Fuel Types (FP-4) 

• • –28 = COLD CO E10 REGULAR GASOLINE (TIER 3) 

  • –29 = COLD CO E10 PREMIUM GASOLINE (TIER 3) 

  • –30 = COLD CO DIESEL 7-15 PPM SULFUR 

  • –48 = TIER 3 E10 REGULAR GASOLINE (9 RVP @Low Alt.) 

  • –49 = TIER 3 E10 PREMIUM GASOLINE (9 RVP@Low Alt.) 

  • –58 = TIER 3 E10 REGULAR GASOLINE (10 RVP-FFV ORVR Only) 

  • –59 = TIER 3 E10 PREMIUM GASOLINE (10 RVP-FFV ORVR Only) 

• •New business rule:   

• • –If Process Code (FP-0.5) equals ‘N’ (New) then Test Fuel Type (FP-4) cannot equal ‘24’ (Cold CO Regular (CERT)) or ‘25’ (Cold CO Premium (CERT)). 

 

1. Changes to Test Information Dataset

• •New Test Procedures (TI-8) 

• • –9 = HWY80 (80 mph Highway Test) 

  • –60 = AC17 - Manual A/C Controls 

  • –61 = AC17 - Automatic A/C Controls 

  • –64 = Evap CARB Fuel Only (Rig) Test 

  • –65  = Evap Canister Bleed Test 

  • –66 =  Leak Test - Evap Fuel System OBD 

  • –67 =  Leak Test - Port Near Canister 

  • –68 =  Leak Test - Port Near Fuel Pipe 

  • –69 =  Leak Test - Evap Gas Cap 

• •New Test Fuel Type (TI-9) 

• • –28 = COLD CO E10 REGULAR GASOLINE (TIER 3) 

  • –29 = COLD CO E10 PREMIUM GASOLINE (TIER 3) 

  • –30 = COLD CO DIESEL 7-15 PPM SULFUR 

  • –48 = TIER 3 E10 REGULAR GASOLINE (9 RVP @Low Alt.) 

  • –49 = TIER 3 E10 PREMIUM GASOLINE (9 RVP @Low Alt.) 

  • –58 = TIER 3 E10 REGULAR GASOLINE (10 RVP-FFV ORVR Only) 

  • –59 = TIER 3 E10 PREMIUM GASOLINE (10 RVP-FFV ORVR Only) 

• •New Business Rule: 

• • –If Process Code (TI-0.5) equals ‘N’ (New) then Test Fuel Type (TI-9) cannot equal ‘24’ (Cold CO Regular (CERT)) or ‘25’ (Cold CO Premium (CERT)). 

 

1. Changes to Test Information Dataset- continued

• •New data element for E10 Evaporative Test Measurement Method (TI-24.5) 

• • –ACTUAL = Actual Total Hydrocarbon Equivalent Measurement (with speciation) 

  • –CALC = Calculated (1.08 x FID Total Hydrocarbons) 

  • –FID-EPA = Actual FID w/o Speciation (EPA Only) 

• •New data element for Drive Cycle Speed Tolerance Criteria (TI-24.6) 

• • –PART86 = Used Part 86 (+/- 2 mph, +/- 1 sec) 

  • –PART1066 = Used Part 1066  (+/- 2.0 mph, +/- 1.0 sec) 

• •New data element for Road Speed Fan Usage Indicator (TI-24.8) 

 

1. Changes to Test Information Dataset- continued

• •New business rules: 

• • –If the Test Fuel Type (TI-9) equals '46' (CARB LEV3 E10 REGULAR GASOLINE), '47' (CARB LEV3 E10 PREMIUM GASOLINE), AND the Test Procedure (TI-8) equals '23' (FED FUEL 2 DAY EVAP (BUTANE)), '27' (CA FUEL 2 DAY EVAP (BUTANE LOAD)), '32' (FED FUEL RUNNING LOSS), '34' (FED FUEL 3 DAY EVAP(BUTANE LOAD)), '37' ('CA FUEL RUNNING LOSS'), '38' (CA FUEL 3 DAY EVAP (BUTANE LOAD)), '43' (FED FUEL 2DAY EVAP(HEAT TO LOAD)), '47' (CA FUEL 2 DAY EVAP(HEAT TO LOAD)), ‘58’ (TIER 3 E10 REGULAR GASOLINE (10 RVP-FFV ORVR Only)), or ‘59’ (TIER 3 E10 PREMIUM GASOLINE (10 RVP-FFV ORVR Only)), then E10 Evaporative Test Measurement Method (TI-24.5) is required. 

  • –If the Submitting Manufacturer Code is not 'LOD' or 'EPA' then E10 Evaporative Test Measurement Method (TI-24.5) cannot equal 'FID-EPA'. 

  • –If the Submitting Manufacturer Code is 'LOD' or 'EPA' then E10 Evaporative Test Measurement Method (TI-24.5) must either match the E10 Evaporative Test Measurement Method (TI-24.5) for the test specified Test Number (DI-17.5) by the manufacturer for the corresponding test procedure/test fuel type combination in Decision Information, or, must equal 'FID-EPA' (Actual FID w/o Speciation (EPA Only)). 

 

1. Changes to Test Information Dataset- continued

• •New Test Result/Emission Name (TI-19) 

• • –HC-TOTAL-EQUIV (Total Hydrocarbon equivalent – Evap-only) 

  • –METHANE-COMB (Combined CH4 for HD 2b/3 vehicles only) 

  • –N2O-COMB (Combined Nitrous Oxide for HD 2b/3 vehicles only) 

  • –LEAK-DIA - Effective Leak Diameter (inches) 

  • –LEAK-GAS CAP - Gas Cap Leakage (cc/min) 

• •New business rules:    

• • –If Test Procedure (TI-8) =  '65' (Evap Canister Bleed Test), '66' (Leak Test - Evap Fuel System OBD), '67' (Leak Test - Port Near Canister) or '68' (Leak Test - Port Near Fuel Pipe) then Test Result/Emission Name (TI-19) must only equal 'LEAK-DIA' (Effective Leak Diameter). 

  • –If Test Procedure (TI-8) =  '69' (Leak Test - Evap Gas Cap) then Test Result/Emission Name (TI-19) must only equal 'LEAK-GAS CAP' (Gas Cap Leakage). 

  • –If the Fuel Type (TI-9) equals '46' (CARB LEV3 E10 REGULAR GASOLINE), '47' (CARB LEV3 E10 PREMIUM GASOLINE),'48' (TIER 3 E10 REGULAR GASOLINE), or '49' (TIER 3 E10 PREMIUM GASOLINE) AND the Test Procedure (TI-8) equals '23' (FED FUEL 2 DAY EVAP (BUTANE)), '27' (CA FUEL 2 DAY EVAP (BUTANE LOAD)), '32' (FED FUEL RUNNING LOSS), '34' (FED FUEL 3 DAY EVAP(BUTANE LOAD)), '37' ('CA FUEL RUNNING LOSS'), '38' (CA FUEL 3 DAY EVAP (BUTANE LOAD)), '43' (FED FUEL 2DAY EVAP(HEAT TO LOAD)), '47' (CA FUEL 2 DAY EVAP(HEAT TO LOAD)), ‘58’ (TIER 3 E10 REGULAR GASOLINE (10 RVP-FFV ORVR Only)), or ‘59’ (TIER 3 E10 PREMIUM GASOLINE (10 RVP-FFV ORVR Only)), then Test Result/Emission Name (TI-19) must include 'HC-TOTAL-EQUIV'. 

  • –If Test Procedure (TI-8) is not equal to '2' (CVS 75 AND LATER (W/O CAN. LOAD)), ‘21’ (FED FUEL 2 DAY EXH (BUTANE LOAD)), ‘25’ (CA FUEL 2 DAY EXH (BUTANE LOAD)), ‘31’ (FED FUEL 3 DAY EXH (BUTANE LOAD)), ‘35’ (CA FUEL 3 DAY EXH (BUTANE LOAD)), ‘41’ (FED FUEL 2 DAY EXH(HEAT TO LOAD)) or ‘45’ (CA FUEL 2 DAY EXH (HEAT TO LOAD)); then, Test Result/Emission Name (TI-19) cannot equal ‘METHANE-COMB’ or ‘N2O-COMB’. 

 

1. Changes to Decision Information Dataset

• •New values for Federal Exhaust Emission Standard Level (DI-9) 

• • –T3B160 - Federal Tier 3 Bin 160 

  • –T3B125 - Federal Tier 3 Bin 125 

  • –T3B110 - Federal Tier 3 Transitional Bin 110 

  • –T3B85 - Federal Tier 3 Transitional Bin 85 

  • –T3SULEV30 – Federal Tier 3 Transitional  LEV-II SULEV30 Carryover 

  • –T3B70 - Federal Tier 3 Bin 70 

  • –T3B50 - Federal Tier 3 Bin 50 

  • –T3B30 - Federal Tier 3 Bin 30 

  • –T3B20 - Federal Tier 3 Bin 20 

  • –T3B0 - Federal Tier 3 Bin 0 

  • –HDV2B395 - Federal Tier 3 HD Class 2b Transitional Bin 395 

  • –HDV2B340 - Federal Tier 3 HD Class 2b Transitional Bin 340 

  • –HDV2B250 - Federal Tier 3 HD Class 2b Bin 250 

  • –HDV2B170 - Federal Tier 3 HD Class 2b Bin 170 

  • –HDV2B150 - Federal Tier 3 HD Class 2b Bin 150 

  • –HDV2B0 - Federal Tier 3 HD Class 2b Bin 0 

  • –HDV3B630 - Federal Tier 3 HD Class 3 Transitional Bin 630 

  • –HDV3B570 - Federal Tier 3 HD Class 3 Transitional Bin 570 

  • –HDV3B400 - Federal Tier 3 HD Class 3 Bin 400 

  • –HDV3B270 - Federal Tier 3 HD Class 3 Bin 270 

  • –HDV3B230 - Federal Tier 3 HD Class 3 Bin 230 

  • –HDV3B200 - Federal Tier 3 HD Class 3 Bin 200 

  • –HDV3B0 - Federal Tier 3 HD Class 3 Bin 0 

• •New business rules: 

• • –'T3B110', 'T3B85' and 'T3SULEV30' are not allowed for Model Year (DI-5) 2020 and later. 

  • –'HDV2B395', 'HDV2B340', 'HDV3B630' and 'HDV3B570' are not allowed for Model Year (DI-5) 2022 and later. 

 

1. Changes to Decision Information Dataset- continued

• •New values for Federal Evaporative Emission Standard Level (DI-11) 

• • –T3 - Federal Tier 3 Evap  

  • –T3-3Z - Federal Tier 3 LEV-III Zero Evap (Option 1) Carryover 

• •New business rule:   

• • –'T3-3Z' is not allowed for Model Year (DI-5) 2022 and later. 

• •New values for Manufacturer Test Procedures Used   (DI-18) 

• •New values for Test Fuel Type Code (DI-19) 

 

1. Changes to Decision Information Dataset- continued

• •New values for Test Procedure Codes Selected for EPA Confirmatory Testing (DI-38) 

• •New values for Test Fuel Type Code for EPA Confirmatory Testing (DI-38.5) 

• •New data element for EPA Road Speed Fan Usage Indicator (DI-38.8) 

   

 

1. Changes to Shift Schedule Dataset

• •New/Deleted values for Drive Schedule Name Code (SS-56) 

• • –NEW:         '006' - HWY80 

  • –NEW:         '007' - LA92 

  • –DELETED: '021' - LA4 (prep only);  

  • –DELETED: '022' - LA4;  

  • –DELETED: '023' - 505;  

  • –DELETED: '031' - HWFE (no warmup);  

  • –DELETED: '101' - SCC#1;  

  • –DELETED: '102' - SCC#2;  

  • –DELETED: '103' - BIH (Auto);  

  • –DELETED: '104' - BIH (Manual);  

  • –DELETED: '111' - 3BagHWFE;  

  • –DELETED: '112' - 3Bag505;  

  • –DELETED: '121' - LA4 (perturbed 1.5) 

 

1. Changes to Supplemental Information Dataset

• •New values for Test Procedure Codes Selected For EPA Confirmatory Testing (SI-41.5) 

• •New value for Primary Engine Cooling Fan Placement Code (SI-42) 

• • –20 = Road Speed Fan (width 31.5" x height 24") 

• •New data element Road Speed Fan Setup Specifications (SI-44.5) 

• •New business rule: 

• • –If Primary Engine Cooling Fan Placement Code (SI-42) equals '20' (Road Speed Fan) then Road Speed Fan Setup Specifications (SI-44.5) is required 

 

1. Changes to Supplemental Information Dataset- continued

• •New data element E10 Evaporative Test Measurement Method (SI-49.5) 

• •New data element Drive Cycle Speed Tolerance Criteria (SI-49.7) 

• •New values for Exhaust Emission Standard Level (SI-57A) 

• •New business rules: 

• • –'T3B110',  'T3B85' and 'T3SULEV30' are not allowed for Model Year (SI-3.5) 2020 and later. 

  • –'HDV2B395', 'HDV2B340', 'HDV3B630' and 'HDV3B570' are not allowed for Model Year (SI-3.5) 2022 and later. 

• •New values for Test Procedure  (SI-92 & SI-98) 

• •New values for Test Result/Emission Name (SI-59 & SI-71) 

• •New values for Evaporative/Refueling Standard Level (SI-57B) 

   

   

 

1. Changes to Evap Family Information Dataset

• •New data elements: 

• • –Leak Family Indicator (EV-20) 

  • –Canister Bleed Test Indicator (EV-21) 

  • –CARB Fuel Only (Rig) Test Indicator (EV-22) 

  • –Leak Family Identifier (EV-23) 

  • –Leak Family Name (EV-24) 

  • –Applicability of Leak Family Requirements (EV-25) 

  • –Leak Family Standard (EV-26) 

  • –Leak Family Description (EV-27) 

  • –Applicability of Evaporative Canister Bleed Emission Test (EV-28) 

  • –Evaporative Canister Bleed Test Comments (EV-29) 

  • –Applicability of CARB Fuel Only (Rig) Test (EV-30) 

  • –CARB Fuel Only (Rig) Test Comments (EV-31) 

  • –E10 Evaporative Test Measurement Method (EV-32) 

 

1. Changes to Evap Family Information Dataset

• •New business rules: 

• • –If Leak Family Indicator (EV-20) equals 'Y' (Yes) then Leak Family Identifier (EV-23) is required. 

  • –If Leak Family Identifier (EV-23) exists  then Applicability of Leak Family Requirements (EV-25) is required. 

  • –If Leak Family Identifier (EV-23) exists  then Leak Family Standard (EV-26) is required. 

  • –The maximum allowed value for Leak Family Standard (EV-26) must be less than or equal to 0.040. 

  • –If Canister Bleed Test Indicator (EV-21) equals 'Y' (Yes) then Applicability of Evaporative Canister Bleed Emission Test (EV-28) is required. 

  • –If CARB Fuel Only (Rig) Test Indicator (EV-22) equals 'Y' (Yes) then Applicability of CARB Fuel Only (Rig) Test (EV-30) is required. 

 

1. Changes to Test Group Information
   Dataset- continued

• •New values for Exhaust Emission Standard Level        (TG-201) 

• •NEW business rules: 

• • –'T3B110', 'T3B85' and 'T3SULEV30' are not allowed for Model Year (TG-6) 2020 and later. 

  • –'HDV2B395', 'HDV2B340', 'HDV3B630' and 'HDV3B570' are not allowed for Model Year (TG-6) 2022 and later. 

• •New values for Test Procedure  (TG-204.5 & TG-223.5) 

• •New values for Test Result/Emission Name (TG-209 & TG-225) 

• •New data format for Ratio of NMOG/NMHC (TG-207) 

• • –Changed from N(3,2) to N(7,6) 

• •New values for Evaporative/Refueling Standard Level (TG-224) 

• •NEW business rule :   

• • –'T3-3Z' is not allowed for Model Year (TG-6) 2022 and later. 

 

1. Changes to Test Group Information
   Dataset- continued

• •Modified data element name and description for TG-216.8 

• • –Changed to “SFTP Tier 2 Compliance Indicator” 

• •Modified data element name and description for TG-216.9 

• • –Changed to “SFTP Tier 2 Composite CO Option” 

• •New data element for SFTP Tier 3 Compliance Indicator (TG-260) 

• •New business rule: 

• • –SFTP Tier 2 Compliance Indicator (TG-216.8) and SFTP Tier 3 Compliance Indicator (TG-260) cannot both equal 'Y' (Yes). 

• •New data element for SFTP LEVIII Compliance Indicator (TG-261) 

• •New Tier 3/LEVIII SFTP calculations 

• •Modified data element name and description for TG-217.2 

• • –Changed to “Test Group Fuel – Charge Depleting” 

 

1. Changes to Test Group Information
   Dataset- continued

• •New data elements: 

• • –Test Group Fuel – SFTP LEVIII (TG-262) 

  • –Official SFTP LEVIII FTP Test Number (TG-263) 

  • –Official SFTP LEVIII US06 Test Number (TG-264) 

  • –Official SFTP LEVIII SC03 Test Number (TG-265) 

  • –NMOG+NOX-COMP – Tier 3 (TG-255) (Verify-calculated field) 

  • –NMOG+NOX-COMP – LEVIII (TG-256) (Verify-calculated field) 

  • –CO-COMP – LEVIII (TG-257) (Verify-calculated field) 

• •Modified data element names/descriptions 

• • –Changed to “HC-NM+NOX-COMP – Tier 2” (TG-219.5) 

  • –Changed to “CO-COMP – Tier 2/Tier 3” (TG-219.6) 

  • –Changed to “PM-COMP – Tier 2” (TG-219.7) 

 

1. Changes to Request For Certificate Dataset

• •Modified description for “Meet All Applicable Requirements Indicator” (CR-10) 

• • –Does this test group/evaporative family comply with all the applicable requirements of 40 CFR Parts 85, 86, 88, 600, 1037, 1065, 1066 and other regulations which may apply? 

• •Modifications to Certificate templates 

   

   

 

1. Changes to FE Label Dataset

• •Modified data element name/description for GL-200 

• • –Changed to “Litmus Bypass Indicator” from “MDVP-Only or ICI-Indicator”. 

 

1. Changes to IUVP Vehicle Information Dataset

• •New data element for Leak Family Identifier (IV-7.1) 

• •New business rule: 

• • –The combination of Evaporative Family Name (IV-7) and Leak Family Identifier (IV-7.1) must be an existing Evap/Refueling Family Name(EV-1) and Leak Family Identifier (EV-23) combination previously entered in the Evap/Refueling Family dataset. 

• •New data element for Mileage Since OBD Leak Check Performed (IV-39.5) 

• •New business rule: 

• • –If 'Readiness Status Complete?' (IV-38) equals 'Y' (Yes) or 'Incomplete Readiness Status Codes' (IV-39) does not include 'EVAP' (Evaporative System) then Mileage Since OBD Leak Check Performed (IV-39.5) is required. 

 

1. Changes to IUVP Test Information Dataset

• •New values for Test Procedure  (IT-14) 

• •New values for Fuel Type (IT-15) 

• •New values for Test Result/Emission Name (IT-28) 

• •New business rules: 

• • –If Test Procedure (IT-14) is not equal to '3' (HWFE Highway Test) then Test Result/Emission Name (IT-28) cannot equal 'COMB-CREE' or 'COMB-OPT-CREE'. 

  • –If Model Year (IV-8) of the IUVP test vehicle is >= 2012 and Test Procedure (IT-14) is equal to '3' (HWFE Highway Test) then Test Result/Emission Name (IT-28) must include  'COMB-CREE' or 'COMB-OPT-CREE'. 

  • –If the Fuel Type (IT-15) equals '46' (CARB LEV3 E10 REGULAR GASOLINE), '47' (CARB LEV3 E10 PREMIUM GASOLINE), '48' (TIER 3 E10 REGULAR GASOLINE), or '49' (TIER 3 E10 PREMIUM GASOLINE) AND the Test Procedure (IT-14) equals '23' (FED FUEL 2 DAY EVAP (BUTANE)), '27' (CA FUEL 2 DAY EVAP (BUTANE LOAD)), '32' (FED FUEL RUNNING LOSS), '34' (FED FUEL 3 DAY EVAP(BUTANE LOAD)), '37' ('CA FUEL RUNNING LOSS'), '38' (CA FUEL 3 DAY EVAP (BUTANE LOAD)), '43' (FED FUEL 2DAY EVAP(HEAT TO LOAD)), '47' (CA FUEL 2 DAY EVAP(HEAT TO LOAD)), ‘58’ (TIER 3 E10 REGULAR GASOLINE (10 RVP-FFV ORVR Only)), or ‘59’ (TIER 3 E10 PREMIUM GASOLINE (10 RVP-FFV ORVR Only)), then Test Result/Emission Name (IT-28) must include 'HC-TOTAL-EQUIV'. 

• •New data element for E10 Evaporative Test Measurement Method (IT-38.5) 

• •New values for Test Result Unit (IT-30) 

• • –in = inches 

  • –cc/min = cubic centimeters per minute 

 

1. Changes to Footprint Dataset

• •New data elements for Car/Truck Determination 

• • –To be deployed in release after Tier 3 

     

 

1. Verify Manufacturer Testing Information

• •Tier 3 Manufacturer Testing URL: 

• • –https://test.epacdx.net/  

• •Tier 3 testing dates: 

• • –September 3 through September 16th 

  • –Testing meetings will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3pm during the 2 testing weeks 

  • –Issue trackers must be submitted to verify@epa.gov by 3pm the day before the applicable testing meeting 

• •Contact Karen Danzeisen if you have questions about the upcoming Light-Duty Verify system testing 

• • • •danzeisen.karen@epa.gov    (734-214-4444) 

• •Join the Verify Listserve 

• •Draft documents will be posted to the Verify website under the Light Duty section: 

• • • •http://epa.gov/otaq/verify/publications.htm#workdocuments