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  • C.A.R.B.E.O. D-233
  • Executive Order 233 / D233
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  • Executive Order No: D-233
  • C.A.R.B. No. D-233
  • Resolution D-233
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D-233 Document:

CARB_D-233

(Page 1 of 2) State of California AIR RESOURCES BOARD EXECUTIVE ORDER D—233 Relating to Exemptions Under Section 27156 of the Vehicle Code , ABX CORPORATION "NEW 2—WAY AFTERMARKET CATALYTIC CONYZRTER® WHEREAS, Vehicle Code Section 27156 and Title 13, Cal:ifornia Code of Reqgulations (hereafter "CCR") Section 2222(h), authorize the California Air Resources Board (ARB) and its Executive Officer to ezsempt new aftermarket catalytic converters from the prohibitions of Vehicle Code Section 27156. WHEREAS, ABX Corporation of 369 Whitehead Ave, P.O. LZox 71, South River, New Jersey 08882 has applied to the ARB for exemption frcu the prohibitions in Vehicle Code Section 27156 for their new aftermarket 2—way or oxidation catalytic converter, part numbers 100 and 101 for vericle application up to 5.7L and 4,500 lbs. test weight. WHEREAS, pursuant to the authority vested in the Execsutive Officer by Health and Safety Code Section 39515 and in the Chief, Mobile Source Division by Health and Safety Code Section 39516 and Executive Ordjer G—45—5, the Air Resources Board finds that the above aftermarket catslytic converter complies with the California Vehicle Code Section 27156 and Title 13, California Code of Reqgulations, Section 2222(h). Emission performance of the catalytic converter was based on durability milesge accumulation of 25,000 miles as described in the staff report (see atrtrachment). IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the above catalytic converter is exempt from the prohibitions in Vehicle Code Section 27156 for installation on the approved application vehicles subject to the following conditions: 1. No changes are permitted to the converter as described in the application for exemption. Any changes to the converter or any of its components, applicable model year, or other factors addressed in this order must be evaluated and approved by the Air Resources Board prior to marketing in California. 2. Marketing of the converter using identificaticsas other than those shown in the exemption application or marketizg of the converter for application other than one listed in the application catalog siall be prohibited unless prior approval is obtained from the ARB. Exemption of this product shall not be construed as an exemption to sell, offer for sale, or advertise any components of the converter as individual devices.

ABX CORPORATION EXECUTIVE ORDER D—233 "2—WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER" (Page 2 of 2) Any oral or written references to this Executive Order or its content by ABX Corporation, its principals, agents, employees, distributors, dealers, or other representatives must include the disclaimer that the Executive Order or the exemption it provides is not an endorsement or approval of any emissions reduction claims for the catalytic converter and is only a finding that the converter is ——exempt—fromthe—prohibitions—of—YehicileCode—Section27156.°ooo 4. Upon installation, the catalytic converter must carry a manufacturer‘s warranty for 25,000 miles on the substrates and 50,000 miles or five years on the sheli. Violation of any of the above conditions shall be grounds for revocation of this order. The order may be revoked only after ten day written notice of intention to revoke it, during which periocd the holder of the order may request in writing a hearing to contest the proposed revocation. If a hearing is requested, it shall be held within ten days of receipt of the request, and the order may not be revoked until a determination is made, after the hearing, that grounds for revocation exist. ' Executed at El Monte, California, this /'9/ da November, 1991. Fowmd Summerfield Asgistant Division Chief Mobile Source Division

State of California AIR RESOURCES BOARD EVALUATION OF ABX CORPORATION NEW AFTERMARKET 2—WAY CATALYTIC CONVER TER FOR EXEMPTION FROM THE PROHIBITIONS IN VEHICLE CODE SECTION 27156 AND TITLE 13, CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, SECTION 2222(h) November, 1991

EVALUATION OF ABX CORPORATION NEW AFTERMARKET 2—WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER FOR EXEMPTION FROM THE PROHIBITIONS IN VEKICLE CODE SECTION 27156 AND TITLE 13, CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, SECTION 2222(h) by Mobile Source Division State of California AIR RESOURCES BOARD 9528 Telstar Avenue E1 Monte, CA 91731—2990 {This report has been reviewed by the staf f of the California Air Resources Board and approved for publication. Approval does not Ssignify that the contents necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Air Resources Board, nor does mention of trade names or commercial products constitute endorsement or recommendation for use.)

SUMMARY ABX Corporation of 369 Whitehead Ave, P.0. Box 7i, South River, New Jersey 08882 has applied for an exemption to market their new aftermarket 2—way or oxidation (OC) catalytic converter, part numbers 100 and 101 in California for vehicle application up to 5.7L and 4,500 ‘bs. weight, under onverters,C CCC CC O 00 __the—Californta—regulat{4ons—for—newaftermarket—catatytte—c Emissions data submitted by the applicant show triat the catalytic converter meets the requirements of Vehicle Code Section 27156 and Title 13, California Code of Regulations, Section 2222(h) for the stated application. Based on the above, the staff recommends that the exemption be granted as requested.

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EVALUATION OF ABX CORPORATION NEW AFTERMARKET 2—WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER FOR EXEMPTION FROM THE PROXHIBITIONS IN VEHICLE CODE SECTION 27156 AND TITLE 13, CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, SECTION 2222(h) I. INTRODVUCTIQON ABX Corporation (ABX) of 369 Whitehead Ave, P.0. Box 71, South River, New Jersey 08882 has applied for an exemption to market their new aftermarket 2—way or oxidation (OC) catalytic converter, part numbers 100 ~—and101forvehicteapplticattonupto5.7t—and 4,500 1bs. weight under the California regulations on new aftermarket catalytic converters. II. CONCLUSION The applicant has submitted all the required information and based on the submitted exhaust emissions test data, the staff concludes that the catalytic converter meets the criteria set forth in Vehicle Code Section 27156 and Title 13, California Code of Regulations, Section 2222(h) for the stated application. III. RECOMMENDATION The staff recommends that the exemption be granted as requested and that Executive Order No. D—233 be issued, permitting the advertisement, sale and installation of the new aftermarket catalytic converter. IV. DEVICEDESCRIPTION The ABX 2—way catalyst uses ceramic monolithic substrate which is coated with palladium. The substrate is enclosed in an outer stainless stee! shell. Heat shields.are welded on top and bottom of the converter shell. The catalytic converter is sold with installation instructions and kits as shown in the application catalog. It is also sold with a warranty for 25,000 miles on the substrate and five years or 50,000 miles on the container or shell. .sotren.


Document Created: 2005-09-01 12:40:42
Document Modified: 2005-09-01 12:40:42

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