Submission requirements for evidence of conformity for light-duty vehicles: appendix F
Appendix F - Technical Information Requirements
| Heading | Requirements | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Cover Page / Summary Page | Model Year | Identify the model year. |
| Vehicle Make and Model | List the Vehicle Makes and Models covered by the submission | |
| Durability Group Name | Alpha numeric code to identify the Durability Group for the vehicle. Code should be derived in the same manner as for vehicles in the U.S. (EPA guidance letters: VPCD99-06) | |
| Test Group Name | Alpha numeric code to ID the Test Group Name for the application/submission being submitted Test Group Codes should be following EPA`s guidance letters: CD-94-03 for 1995 to 2009 MY CISD-07-03 for 2009 to 2027 MY | |
| Evaporative Family Name | Alpha numeric code to identify the Evaporative / Refueling Family for the submission being submitted Evap Family Codes should be following EPA`s guidance letters: CD-94-03 for 1995 to 2009 MY CISD-07-03 for 2009 to 2027 MY | |
| Brief Description of the Durability Group | Engine cycle (e.g. Otto 4 stroke, etc.), fuel type, fuel delivery system type, catalyst code (if applicable). | |
| Brief Description of the Test Group | Engine displacement, fuel delivery system, A/C, catalyst type, oxygen sensor configuration, evaporative system, vehicle class. (e.g., 2.0L SFI/AIR/TWC/HO2S(3)/ORVR - LDV) | |
| Applicable Standards | Identify exhaust and evaporative emission standards applicable to the vehicle e.g. Tier 2 Bin 5 | |
| Applicable Useful Life | Identify the applicable useful life to the vehicle | |
| Vehicles Tested (EDVs) | List each vehicle identity and configuration number tested and the corresponding test type(s) for each combination. | |
| Company name | Company that submitted the evidence of conformity. | |
| Special Instructions | Identify whether any special instructions. | |
| Laboratory Accreditation | Accreditations of the laboratory where the testing was performed. The laboratory where the tests are carried out would have to be capable of certifying to Canadian or U.S. standards | This is normally demonstrated by the lab having previously completed testing to support the issuance of a U.S. EPA certificate. View the list of Environmental Laboratory Accredition programs |
| Section 1 - Correspondence and Communications (optional) | Names, phone numbers, fax numbers, e-mail addresses of all persons authorized to be in contact with staff from the Transportation Division of Environment Canada | Identify person(s) both within and outside the company that Environment Canada may contact with regard to the submission. Please identify areas of responsibility for each person listed, if applicable. If the list of contacts is included in this section, the cover letter must refer to the list of authorized contacts in this document. |
| Section 2 - Durability Group Description (You may reference a complete breakdown of your durability groups in a common section) | Durability Group Name | Alpha numeric code to identify the Durability Group for the vehicle being submitted (e.g. 7ABCGPGNNXYZ). Code should be derived in the same manner as for vehicles in the U.S. (EPA guidance letters: VPCD99-06) |
| Combustion Cycle | e.g. Otto Cycle - 4 stroke | |
| Engine Type | e.g. Piston, Rotary, etc. | |
| Fuel Used | e.g. Gasoline, Diesel, etc. | |
| Basic Fuel Metering System | e.g. Multi Port Fuel Injection, etc. | |
| Catalyst Construction | e.g. Monolith | |
| Precious Metals in Catalyst | e.g. Pd, Rh, etc. | |
| Source of Durability Data (Durability Data Vehicle(s) - DDV) | List the vehicle identity and configuration number used to obtain durability data for each durability group submitted. | |
| Test Groups included in the Durability Group | List each test group that falls under each submitted Durability group. | |
| Range of Catalyst Grouping Statistics | Provide if available. | |
| Section 3 - Evaporative/Refueling Family Description | Evaporative/Refueling Family Name | Alpha numeric code to identify the Evaporative / Refueling Family for the vehicle being submitted (e.g. 7AB1100AYP2A). |
| Evaporative/Refueling Family Parameters | As specified in 40 US CFR §86.1821 Evap Family Codes should be following EPA`s guidance letters: CD-94-03 for 1995 to 2009 MY CISD-07-03 for 2009 to 2027 MY |
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| Section 4 - Durability Procedure Description | Separate information for exhaust and evaporative/refueling deterioration | Separate information is to be given for both exhaust and evaporative/refueling deterioration as specified in 40 US CFR §86.1823-01 and 40 US CFR §86.182401. |
| A description of the durability procedure used. | As specified in 40 US CFR §86.1823-01 and 40 US CFR §86.1824-01. If using an U.S. EPA approved durability procedure, describe any modifications from the procedure originally approved by EPA. | |
| The amount of aging required and actually performed. | As specified in 40 US CFR §86.1823-01 and 40 US CFR §86.1824-01 (e.g. For 100K Mileage: 300 hours on RPD1 aging cycle required, 350 hours performed, For 50K mileage: 200 hours on RDP1 Aging cycle required, 350 hours performed, etc.). | |
| Indicate whether additive or multiplicative deterioration factors (DF's) are used or if aged components were used to determine certification levels. | All deterioration factors must be identified as either Additive or Multiplicative. If listed in Section 7 - Test Results, those locations may be referenced in lieu of characterizing each deterioration factor in Section 4. If any laboratory or bench component aging was used, those components must be identified and the procedures reported in detail. | |
| List all DF's calculated at both full and intermediate useful life mileages | If listed in Section 7 - Test Results, those locations may be referenced in lieu of tabulating deterioration factors in Section 4. | |
| Section 5 - Test Group Description | Test Group Name | As specified in 40 US CFR §86.1827 Alpha numeric code to identify the Test Group Name for the submission (e.g. 7ABCV02.0XYZ). Test Group Codes should be following EPA`s guidance letters: CD-94-03 for 1995 to 2009 MY CISD-07-03 for 2009 to 2027 MY |
| Engine displacements covered | List all that apply. | |
| Arrangement and number of cylinders | e.g. V6, L4, etc. | |
| Vehicle class(es) covered. | e.g. LDV, LDT2, LDV & LDT1. | |
| Emission standards class | e.g. Tier 2, etc. | |
| Applicable emission standards. | e.g. Bin1, Bin2, etc. | |
| Section 6 - Test Group Description | Provide information on all test vehicles which are included in this application. | Provide a tabular list of vehicle identification numbers & configuration numbers tested and which tests were performed on each combination (i.e. EVAP/refueling, cold CO, SFTP, and FTP, etc.). Provide all US EPA CFEIS or VERIFY vehicle information (VI) printouts that apply, if available. |
| Test vehicle number and configuration number for all test vehicles (EDVs). | Provide all vehicle ID's & configuration numbers for all test vehicles (EDVs). | |
| Basic vehicle description (for each Vehicle ID and Configuration Number combination). | This should include the Make, Model, Model Year, Drive System (e.g. RWD), Test Group, Evaporative Family, Fuel System (e.g. MPFI) and vehicle layout (e.g. 2-door coupé, 4-door sedan, etc.). | |
| Engine displacement. | Provide in cubic centimetres or litres. | |
| Emission control system. | List all exhaust emission related components (e.g. air injection pump, detonation sensor, three-way catalyst, oxygen sensor, etc.). Indicate catalyst preheating method, if applicable. List canister type, canister bed volume (in cubic centimetres), canister working capacity, number of canisters, alternate canister loading rate (if applicable). | |
| Engine code. | List for each vehicle identity and configuration combination. | |
| Transmission. | List for each vehicle identity and configuration combination and transmission type. (e.g. A4: Automatic 4 speed. Transmission Code = ABC123). | |
| Equivalent Test Weight (ETW) | Provide in pounds or kilograms. | |
| Axle Ratio. | e.g. 3.5:1 | |
| US EPA certificate. | Provide a copy If available. | |
| Complete vehicle description (for each Vehicle ID and Configuration Number combination). | In addition to the above items, this should include engine type (e.g. Otto 4 stroke), turbo/superchager (indicate which is installed), crankcase system, number of cylinders, valves per cylinder, main fuel tank capacity, auxiliary fuel tank capacity (if applicable), rated horsepower, compression ratio, engine speed to vehicle speed ratio (N/V Ratio), ignition timing details, idling rpm, indicate if equipped with air conditioning, curb weight, gross full tank axle weight, gross empty tank axle weight, odometer correction details, tire brand & construction, tire size, tire inflation pressure and any other vehicle information that may be required to duplicate the tests performed, including coast down times, fan placement, target and set force coefficients, etc. | |
| Section 7 - Test Results | Official test results (listing all applicable constituents) on all test vehicles which are applicable to this submission. | A comprehensive list of all test results and the applicable intermediate and full useful life emission standards to which the test group is deemed to comply with as specified in 40 US CFR §86.182901. At least one separate sheet of results should be provided for each test performed (e.g. NOx-HWY, Cold CO, SFTP [CO, HC-NM+NOx-COM, NMOG, NOx], CO-USO6, CO-SCO3, ORVR, etc.). USEPA CFEIS or VERIFY printouts are acceptable, if all required information is included and if available. Must include the ID number of each EDV and the test fuel used for each test performed. |
| Calculation and list of the emission levels for each constituent | For each emission constituent tested and for each odometer level which requires reporting, the company must show the measured test result, the deterioration factor used, indicate if it is Multiplicative or Additive, list the calculated emission level and also list the emission standard value it is being measured against, including the applicable Tier and Bin numbers. | |
| Section 8 - Emission Testing Waiver Statement (In lieu of testing compliance of the following parameters, a company may include statements addressing the listed items.) | Otto-cycle, gasoline or methanol fuelled particulate matter. | See 40 US CFR §86.1829-01(b). |
| Formaldehyde emissions. | See 40 US CFR §86.1829-01(b). | |
| Certification Short Test (CST). | See 40 US CFR §86.1829-01(b). | |
| Idle CO for LDT's. | See 40 US CFR §86.1829-01(b). | |
| OBD Compliance statement. | See 40 US CFR §86.1810-01. The company must state whether the OBD system complies with the On Road Vehicle and Engine Emission Regulations. If available, a US EPA or CARB letter indicating OBD system approval without deficiencies could be included. | |
| 91 RON fuel testing - no effect on emissions or fuel economy. | The company must indicate whether testing with 91 research octane number (RON) test fuel will have an effect on the vehicle's emissions certification levels or fuel economy values. | |
| Fuel spitback (required when no testing performed). | See 40 US CFR §86.1810-01. | |
| Refueling standards for inherently low emitting vehicles. | See 40 US CFR §86.098-28. | |
| Evaporative/Refueling testing of natural gas or LPG vehicles. | See 40 US CFR §86.1829-01(b). | |
| Fixed liquid level gauge waiver for testing refueling emissions (LPG vehicles). | See 40 US CFR §86.1810-01. | |
| Section 9 - OBD System Description | A description of the functional operation characteristics of the onboard diagnostic system. (relation between sensed parameters and controlled parameters) | See 40 US CFR §86.1806-01. |
| The general method of detecting malfunctions for each emission-related component. | See 40 US CFR §86.1806-01. | |
| Section 10 - Description of Alternate Fuel Vehicles | Description of all flexible or dedicated alternate fuel vehicles. | This includes, but is not limited to, the fuel and/or percentage of alternate fuel for all such vehicles if applicable. |
| Section 11 - AECD Descriptions | A list of all auxiliary emission control devices (AECD) installed on any applicable vehicles including the sensed and controlled parameters. | The detailed description of the AECD should include parameters sensed and controlled, and the expected effect the AECD has on emissions (both on- and off-cycle). All AECDs that reduce the effectiveness of the emission control system and therefore require a justification include "lean-oncruise" and "air-conditioner-on" strategies. This information should be supplied in a form that can be easily understood by an engineer skilled in automotive emissions control (e.g. not in computer language). Preferred format is a table listing AECDs (down) and sensed and controlled parameters (across). |
| A detailed justification of each AECD which results in a reduction in effectiveness of the emission control system, and rationale why the AECD is not a defeat device as defined under section 11(3) of the Regulations. | AECD descriptions and justifications of why they are not defeat devices can be included in a common sections submission. Additionally, manufacturers could include a defeat device statement in their evidence of conformity submission, if possible, similar to the statement required in 40 CFR 86.09414(c) (11) (ii) (D) ( 3). | |
| Section 12 - Description of Vehicles Covered by Submission and Test Parameters | Carline | |
| Model Name | ||
| Vehicle classification | e.g. LDV, LTD1, etc. | |
| Emission control system description | ||
| -Type, number and configuration of catalyst(s) | ||
| -Exh. Gas Recirc. (EGR) type | ||
| -Air pump type | ||
| -Fuel system type | ||
| -Intake air aspiration method | ||
| -Other | ||
| Engine Code | ||
| Number of valves per cylinder | ||
| Engine displacement | ||
| Sales area | ||
| Transmission and overdrive | ||
| Tire size | ||
| N/V Ratios (range of values are acceptable) | ||
| Equivalent Test Weight (ETW) (range of values are acceptable) | ||
| Fuel tank volume (range of values are acceptable) | ||
| Engine Starting Procedures | ||
| Shift schedules (list EPA shift schedule number and shift speeds) | ||
| Dyno loading Information | Either: (1) Twin roll Dyno DPA (Dyno Power Absorption) and coastdown times, or (2) single roll dyno roadload force coefficients, as appropriate; indexed by the vehicle characteristics (models, ETW, tires) covered. Roll diameter will also be required. | |
| Evaporative testing parameters | i.e. canister loading, running loss fuel tank temperature, etc. | |
| Section 13 - Projected Sales | Projected Canadian sales for each "Canada-unique" test group and evaporative/refueling family combination. | Please note that the company will still be required to comply with the NOx fleet average requirements and to file an end of model year report no later than May 1 after the end of the model year. |
| Section 14 - Request for Certification | Contains a copy of the written request to acknowledge that the evidence of conformity has been obtained and produced in a form and manner satisfactory to the Minister signed by an authorized representative of the company. | Include copy of your cover letter. The request must include the statement of compliance |
| Section 15 - Other Information | Any additional information | |
| Section 16 - Confidential Information | Contains all previously listed confidential information. | All confidential information contained in this Section must be referenced by title in the appropriate Section with a note to see Section 16. |
| Section 17 - California ARB Information | Contains the summary sheet listing all vehicle and test parameters. | Provide if available. Also provide all documents from EPA or ARB that have been used in support of the submission. |
| Section 18 - Vehicle Emission Control Information (VECI) Label | VECI label | See section 4.3 |
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