Approval Details

Valid E.O.

Validity

This Executive Order approved the specified parts on on October 16, 1994.
As of Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025 this Executive Order has not been overturned or superceeded.

Approved Parts

Part NumberModels
M20-C1993 and older gasoline vehicles operating on compressed natural gas and utilizing an Impco or an Impco-compatable feedback controlled conversion system

This Executive Order may be listed as:
  • C.A.R.B.E.O. D-261-9
  • Executive Order 261-9 / D261-9
  • ARB # D-261-9
  • Executive Order No: D-261-9
  • C.A.R.B. No. D-261-9
  • Resolution D-261-9
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Download: Executive Order D-261-9 PDF

D-261-9 Document:

CARB_D-261-9

(Page 1 of 2) State of California AIR RESOURCES BOARD EXECUTIVE ORDER D—261—9 Relating to Exemptions Under Section 27156 of the Vehicle Code ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS FUEL PILOT, MODEL M20—C Pursuant to the authority vested in the Air Resources Board by Section 27156 of the Vehicle Code; and Pursuant to the authority vested in the undersigned by Sections 39515 and 39516 of the Health and Safety Code and Executive Order G—45—5; IT IS ORDERED AND RESOLVED: That the installation of the Fuel Pilot, Model M20—C, manufactured by Engine Management Systems, 805—B University Ave., Los Gatos, California 95030 has been found not to reduce the effectiveness of the applicable vehicle pollution control system and, therefore, is exempt from the prohibitions of Section 27156 of the Vehicle Code for all applicable 1993 and older gasoline vehicles operating on compressed natural gas and utilizing an Impco or an Impco—compatible feedback controlled conversion systems. This exemption shall not apply to any device, apparatus, or mechanism advertised, offered for sale or sold with, or installed on, a motor vehicle prior to or concurrent with transfer to an ultimate purchaser. This Executive Order is valid under the following conditions: The Fuel Pilot, Model M20—C must be compatible with the vehicle‘s on—board—diagnostic system and that installation instructions for this device will not recommend tuning the vehicle to specifications different from those submitted by the vehicle manufacturer. Changes made to the design or operating conditions of the device, as exempt by the Air Resources Board, which adversely affect the performance of a vehicle‘s pollution control system shall invalidate this Executive Order. Marketing of this device using any identification other than that shown in this Executive Order or marketing of the devices for an application other than those listed in this Executive Order shall be prohibited unless prior approval is obtained from the Air Resources Board. Exemption of a kit shall not be construed as exemption to sell, offer for sale, or advertise any component of a kit as an individual device. This Executive Order does not constitute any opinion as to the effect the use of this device may have on any warranty either expressed or implied by the vehicle manufacturer. THIS EXECUTIVE ORDER DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CERTIFICATION, ACCREDITATION, APPROVAL, OR ANY OTHER TYPE OF ENDORSEMENT BY THE AIR RESOURCES BOARD OF CLAIMS OF THE APPLICANT CONCERNING ANTI—POLLUTION BENEFITS OR ANY ALLEGED BENEFITS OF ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS‘ FUEL PILOT, MODEL M20—C.

ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS EXECUTIVE ORDER D—261—9 (Page 2 of 2) No claim of any kind, such as "Approved by the Air Resources Board" may be made with respect to the action taken herein in any advertising or other oral or written communication. 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 the order, in which period 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 after hearing that grounds for revocation exist. Executive Order No. D—261—5 dated March 31, 1994, is hereby superseded and of no further force or effect. . Executed at El Monte, California, this Z é; a f November, 1994. Mobile Source Division


Document Created: 2005-09-01 12:43:07
Document Modified: 2005-09-01 12:43:07

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