United States Government Publishing Office publisher pbl distributor dst United States National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register author aut Government Organization text government publication eng FR Regulatory Information 2015_register executive 2018-02-16 article Part III Rules and Regulations D09002ee1c7f7eaeb D09002ee1c7f7ebd8 United States Environmental Protection Agency originator org United States Government Agency or Subagency The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking direct final action on several amendments involving technical clarifications for different mobile source regulations. First, we are making a variety of corrections to the Tier 3 motor vehicle emission and fuel standards. These changes generally correct or clarify various provisions from the Tier 3 rule without expanding the Tier 3 program or otherwise making substantive changes. Second, we are revising the test procedures and compliance provisions for nonroad spark-ignition engines at or below 19 kW (and for the corresponding nonroad equipment) to conform to current practices. The changes to evaporative emission test procedures also apply to some degree to other types of nonroad equipment powered by volatile liquid fuels. Third, we are addressing an ambiguity regarding permissible design approaches for portable fuel containers meeting evaporative emission standards. Fourth, we are revising the regulations to more carefully align with current requirements that apply to marine vessels with diesel engines as specified under MARPOL Annex VI. Fifth, we are correcting typographical errors in regulatory changes finalized in the Voluntary Quality Assurance Program rulemaking. This rulemaking action is not expected to result in any significant changes in regulatory burdens or costs. 80 FR 9078 https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/FR-2015-02-19/2015-02846 2015-02846 fr19fe15-8 RIN 2060-AS36 6560-50-P EPA-HQ-OAR-2011-0135 FRL-9922-31-OAR https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/FR-2015-02-19/2015-02846 https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-02-19/html/2015-02846.htm https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-02-19/pdf/2015-02846.pdf Vessels Environmental Protection Air Pollution Control Confidential Business Information Labeling Ozone Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements Volatile Organic Compounds Electric Power Fuel Economy Administrative Practice and Procedure Confidential Business Information Diesel Fuel Fuel Additives Gasoline Imports Incorporation by Reference Motor Vehicle Pollution Penalties Petroleum Research Warranties 47 p. 9078 9124 80 FR 9078 Title 40 Part 1037 40 CFR Part 1037 Title 40 Part 1043 40 CFR Part 1043 Title 40 Part 1051 40 CFR Part 1051 Title 40 Part 1054 40 CFR Part 1054 Title 40 Part 1060 40 CFR Part 1060 Title 40 Part 1065 40 CFR Part 1065 Title 40 Part 1066 40 CFR Part 1066 Title 40 Part 59 40 CFR Part 59 Title 40 Part 600 40 CFR Part 600 Title 40 Part 80 40 CFR Part 80 Title 40 Part 85 40 CFR Part 85 Title 40 Part 86 40 CFR Part 86 RIN 2060-AS36 Amendments Related to: Tier 3 Motor Vehicle Emission and Fuel Standards, Nonroad Engine and Equipment Programs, and MARPOL Annex VI Implementation; Federal Register Vol. 80, Issue RULE 2015-02846 III ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 2015-05-05 2015-04-06 EPA-HQ-OAR-2011-0135 FRL-9922-31-OAR 6560-50-P 2015-02846 Direct final rule.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking direct final action on several amendments involving technical clarifications for different mobile source regulations. First, we are making a variety of corrections to the Tier 3 motor vehicle emission and fuel standards. These changes generally correct or clarify various provisions from the Tier 3 rule without expanding the Tier 3 program or otherwise making substantive changes. Second, we are revising the test procedures and compliance provisions for nonroad spark-ignition engines at or below 19 kW (and for the corresponding nonroad equipment) to conform to current practices. The changes to evaporative emission test procedures also apply to some degree to other types of nonroad equipment powered by volatile liquid fuels. Third, we are addressing an ambiguity regarding permissible design approaches for portable fuel containers meeting evaporative emission standards. Fourth, we are revising the regulations to more carefully align with current requirements that apply to marine vessels with diesel engines as specified under MARPOL Annex VI. Fifth, we are correcting typographical errors in regulatory changes finalized in the Voluntary Quality Assurance Program rulemaking. This rulemaking action is not expected to result in any significant changes in regulatory burdens or costs.

This final rule is effective on May 5, 2015, without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse comment by April 6, 2015. If EPA receives adverse comment on any provisions of the rule, we will publish a timely withdrawal in the Federal Register informing the public that those specific provisions will not take effect. The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this regulation is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of May 5, 2015. Alan Stout, Office of Transportation and Air Quality, Assessment and Standards Division (ASD), Environmental Protection Agency, 2000 Traverwood Drive, Ann Arbor MI 48105; Telephone number: (734) 214-4805; stout.alan@epa.gov. Vessels Environmental Protection Air Pollution Control Confidential Business Information Labeling Ozone Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements Volatile Organic Compounds Electric Power Fuel Economy Administrative Practice and Procedure Confidential Business Information Diesel Fuel Fuel Additives Gasoline Imports Incorporation by Reference Motor Vehicle Pollution Penalties Petroleum Research Warranties Tier 3 Motor Vehicle Emission and Fuel Standards, Nonroad Engine and Equipment Programs, and MARPOL Annex VI Implementation , A-and-R-Docket@epamail.epa.gov stout.alan@epa.gov http://www.abycinc.org/: http://www.arb.ca.gov http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html http://www.astm.org http://www.astm.org/: http://www.epa.gov/epahome/dockets.htm http://www.fms.treas.gov/c570/c570.html#certified http://www.sae.org http://www2.epa.gov/laws-regulations/laws-and-executive-orders www.astm.org www.imo.org www.regulations.gov www.sae.org Vol. 80, no. 33 Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration 2015-02-19 continuing daily deposited born digital 430 p. Table of Contents: AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: KF70.A2 https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/FR-2015-02-19 P0b002ee1987ab2a3 0097-6326 0042-1219 0364-1406 769-004-00000-9 000582072 f:fr19fe15 https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/FR-2015-02-19 https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-02-19/pdf/FR-2015-02-19.pdf https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-02-19/xml/FR-2015-02-19.xml fdlp 8767 9187 DGPO 2018-02-16 2024-06-02 FR-2015-02-19 machine generated eng FR FR-2015-02-19 80 33