§1048.140 What are the provisions for certifying Blue Sky Series engines?

This section defines voluntary standards for a recognized level of superior emission control for engines designated as "Blue Sky Series" engines. Blue Sky Series engines must meet one of the following standards:

(a) For the 2003 model year, to receive a certificate of conformity, a "Blue Sky Series" engine family must meet all the requirements in this part that apply to 2004 model year engines. This includes all testing and reporting requirements.

(b) For the 2003 through 2006 model years, to receive a certificate of conformity, a "Blue Sky Series" engine family must meet all the requirements in this part that apply to 2007 model year engines. This includes all testing and reporting requirements.

(c) For any model year, to receive a certificate of conformity as a "Blue Sky Series" engine family must meet all the requirements in this part, while certifying to the following exhaust emission standards:

(1) 0.8 g/kW-hr HC+NOX and 4.4 g/kW-hr CO using steady-state and transient test procedures, as described in subpart F of this part.

(2) 1.1 g/kW-hr HC+NOX and 6.6 g/kW-hr CO using field-testing procedures, as described in subpart F of this part.

(d) If you certify an engine family under this section, it is subject to all the requirements of this part as if these voluntary standards were mandatory.