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This Executive Order approved the specified parts on on December 31, 2008.
As of Thursday, January 2nd, 2025 this Executive Order has not been overturned or superceeded.

Approved Parts

Part NumberModelsModificationRemarks
Series 125001996 to 2003 selected GM MDVNoneContact manufacturer or distributor for specific vehicle application

This Executive Order may be listed as:
  • C.A.R.B.E.O. D-562-16
  • Executive Order 562-16 / D562-16
  • ARB # D-562-16
  • Executive Order No: D-562-16
  • C.A.R.B. No. D-562-16
  • Resolution D-562-16
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Download: Executive Order D-562-16 PDF

D-562-16 Document:

CARB_D-562-16

State of California AIR RESOURCES BOARD EXECUTIVE ORDER D—562—16 » Relating to Exemptions under Section 27156 and 38391 of the Vehicle Code Valina, Inc. (d.b.a. CarTex) "Series 12600 Three—way Catalytic Converters" WHEREAS, Vehicle Code Sections 27156 and 38395, and Title 13, California Code of Regulations (hereafter "CCR") Section 2222(h), authorize the California Air Resources Board .and its Executive Officer to exempt new aftermarket catalytic converters from the prohibitions of Vehicle Code Section 27156 and 38391. WHEREAS, Valina, Inc. (Valina) of 4560 Worth Street, Los Angeles, California 90069, has applied to the Air Resources Board for exemption from the prohibitions in Vehicle Code Sections 27156 and 38391 to market its new aftermarket Series 12600 three—way catalytic converters (TWC) on selected 1996 through 2003 model year GM medium—duty vehicles equipped with on—board diagnostic II (OBD—II) systems as specified in Appendix D—562—16 and incorporated herein. Series 12600 TWCs will be used for single or dual parallel (one unit in each exhaust bank) catalytic converter applications, and may be sold as a universal or direct fit system. WHEREAS, pursuant to the authority vested in the Executive Officer by Health and Safety Code Section 39515 and in the Chief, Mobile Source Operations Division by Health and Safety Code Section 39516 and Executive Order G—02—003, the Air Resources Board finds that the above aftermarket catalytic converters comply with the California Vehicle Code Sections 27156 and 38395 and Title 13, California Code of Regulations, Section 2222(h). Emission performance of the catalytic converter was based on durability bench—aging by Umicore Automotive Catalysts USA using the Air — Resources Board—modified RAT—A bench—aging cycle for 100 hours as specified in Appendix A to the "California Evaluation Procedures for New Aftermarket Catalytic Converters" as adopted on October 25, 2007. WHEREAS, previous emissions and OBD II compatibility tests conducted by Valina, Inc. using a vehicle of weight classification and exhaust configuration similar to those listed in Appendix D—562—16 and certified to Low Emission Vehicle (LEV) standards resulted in the issuance of Executive Orders D—562—2, it was determined that the installation of Series 12600 TWC on the vehicles listed in Appendix D—562—16 meets the requirements of California regulation for aftermarket catalytic converters. THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that Valina, Inc.‘s Series 12600 TWCs are . exempted from the prohibitions in Vehicle Code Sections 27156 and 38391 for installation on the approved vehicle applications specified in Appendix D—562—16 subject to the following conditions:

—2— . No changes are permitted to the catalytic converters as described in the application for exemption. Any changes to the catalytic converters or any of their components, and other factors addressed in this order must be evaluated and approved by the Air Resources Board prior to marketing in California. . Marketing of the catalytic converters usingidentifications other than those shown in the exemption application, and in this Executive Order, or marketing of the catalytic converters for application other than the ones shown in this Executive Order shall be prohibited unless prior approval is obtained from the Air Resources Board. Exemption of these products shall not be construed as an exemption to sell, offer for sale, or advertise any components of the catalytic converters as individual devices. . Any oral or written references to this Executive Order or its content by Valina, Inc., 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 ernission reduction claims for the catalytic converters and is only a finding that the catalytic converters are exempt from the prohibitions of Vehicle Code Sections 27156 and 38391. . Valina, Inc.‘s installation instructions for the new catalytic converters must conform to requirements in Section (h) of the "California Evaluation Procedures for New Aftermarket Catalytic Converters," as adopted October 25, 2007. . Installation of the catalytic converters shall not cause the relocation of an oxygen sensor. Oxygen sensors must be installed in the same location, position and orientation as prescribed in the original equipment manufacturer‘s configurations. . Upon instaliation, the catalytic converters must carry a manufacturer‘s warranty for five (5) years or 50,000 miles as prescribed in Section (f)(2) of the "California Evaluation Procedures for New Aftermarket Catalytic Converters as adopted October 25, 2007. . Valina, Inc. and its vendors may not advertise the new aftermarket catalytic converters as "high flow or easy flow" catalytic converters or use any phrase that could make them appear to perform .better than the original equipment manufacturer ~(OEM) catalytic converters. . Any marketing arrangement of the new aftermarket catalytic converter by a third party, which involves the use of packaging identification different from the ones described in this Executive Order, must be approved by the Air Resources Board prior to shipment. . Valina, Inc., its associates, vendors, other businesses and individuals associated with Valina, Inc. may not sell or supply new aftermarket catalytic converter substrates to a third party to be assembled in a different facility and marketed under this Executive Order without approval from the Air Resources Board. VALINA, INC. — CATALYTIC CONVERTER — D—562—16

—3 — 10. Valina, Inc. shall comply with the quality control procedures and reporting — requirements in Section (f)(5) of the "California Evaluation Procedures for New Aftermarket Catalytic Converters," as adopted October 25, 2007. 11. Quality cohtro| reports must be submitted on a quarterly basis and warranty information reports on a semi—annual basis, starting with periods covering January 1 through March 31, 2009 and January 1 through June 30, 2009, respectively. 12. Valina, Inc. must provide a permanent label or stamp as specified under Section (f)(1) of the "California Evaluation Procedures for New Aftermarket Catalytic Converters," as adopted on October 25, 2007. 13. Valina, Inc.‘s vehicle application catalog must conform with the requirements specified under Section (f)(4) of the "California Evaluation Procedures for New Aftermarket Catalytic Converters," as adopted on October 25, 2007. Executive Order D—562—6 dated February 5, 2007, is hereby superseded and of no further force and effect. Violation of any of the above conditions shall be grounds for revocation of this order. The order may be revoked only after a 30—day written notice of intention to revoke it, during which period the holder of the order may request in writing a hearing to contest the proposedrevocation. If a hearing is requested, it shall be held within 30 days of receipt of the request, and the order may not be revoked until a determmahonis made, after the hearing, that grounds for revocation exist. Executed at El Monte, California, this 3 ! day of Decermnber 2008. owPboxt— Annette Hebert, Chief Mobile Source Operations Division VALINA, INC. — CATALYTIC CONVERTER — D—562—16

Appendix # D—562—16 Valina Inc. 12600 Series OBDIl Converter for GM MDV Application NO Model Vehicle Model Engine| Engine Family CERT |Waight| Exhaust|CONV.| Total |. Monitored Universal D';‘I?‘tCt Year Size LEV_ Class Type Type |CONV. 1 1996 VANG15007G2500/G3500 4.3L TGM4.38PGBEK| Tier i MDV3 S TWwC 1 1 12650 N/A PU 150072500 2 VAN G1500/G2500 5.0L TGM5.OHPG1EK MDV2 PU 1500/2500 2W/ID 3 VAN G3500 TGMS5.OJPG1EK MDV3 PU 150072500 4W/D | 4 ASTROISAVANA 4.3L TGMA4.35PGFEK MDpVv2 12630 S—10,515 PICKUP . 12650 5 1997 VAN G1500/G2500 VGMA4.3HPG1EK MDV2 PU 1500/2500 6 VAN G3500 VGM4.3JPGA1EK MDVv3 7 VAN G1500/G2500 5.0L. VGM5.0HPG1EK mopv2| D |orwc| > 2 PU 150072500 2WID 8 VAN G3500 VGMS5.0JPG1EK Mpv3| s —|TWC 1 1 PU 150072500 4W/D v 9 ASTRO/SAVANA 4.3L |VGM4.3HPG3EK] LEV MDV2 10 1998 VAN G1500/G2500/G3500 WGMXTO4.3192 MDV3 11 ASTROTSAVANA WGMXA0d4.3188 |_LEV 12 PU 150072500 WGMXAd4.3190 Tier 1 MDV2 12650 13 5.0L WGMXA05.0184 MDV3 14 > WGMXA05.0182 MDV2 VAN G1500/G2500 15 VAN G1500/G2500 XGMXA04.3190 MDV2 16 VAN G3500 XGMXA04.3192 MDV3 17 VAN G1500/G2500 5.0L XGMXA05.0132 MDV2 1999 PU 1500/2500 18 VAN G3500 5.0L XGMXA05.0184 Tier 1 MDV3 S TWC 1 1 12650 N/A 19 PU 1500/2500 XGMXA05.0184 | 20 ASTRO/SAVANA 4.3L XGMXA04.3188 |_LEV MDV2 TWC 12630 21 2000 VAN G2500/G3500 5.7L YGMXTO5.7188 Tier 1 MDV2 22 SUBERBEN/TAHO/ESCAL YGMxXTO5.7189 MDV3 12640 23 2001 VAN G1500/G2500 4.3L 1GMXA04.3192 |_LEV_| MDV2 12650 24 VAN G1500/62500 5.0L_|_1GMXA05.0181_| Tier 1 25 VAN G3500 5.0L_|_1GMXA05.0182 MDVv3 Page 1 of 3

Appendix # D—562—16 Valina Inc. 12600 Series OBDIl Converter for GM MDV Application Direct NO Model Vehicle Model Engine| Engine Family CERT |Waight] Exhaust| CONV. Total Monitored Universal Fit Year Size LEV Class Type Type |CONV. ADDITIONAL VEHICLES # 1 sENec CHEVROLET 26 TRAILBLAZER EXT 4.2L 2GMXA04.2187 2WD/AWD GMC ENVOY XL 2WD/4WD CHEVROLET G1500/2500 EXPRESS 2WD CHEVROLET G1500/2500 27 VAN 2WDsavana| 43L enc emoupeoo 26mxao43192 Lev mbv2 2wD GMC G1500/2500 SAVANA _ PC 2wD *°°2 [~EHEVRLET 6150072500 VAN 2WD 28 GMC G1500/2500 SAVANA 2GMx105.0181 s twe 94 4 12650 N/A CAGRO 2WD CHEVROLET 6150072500 EXPRESS 2WD £.0L CHEVROLET 6150072500 29 VAN 2WDSAVANX ENC 150072500 2GMXTO05.0182 |TIER 1| MDV3 CARGO 2WD GMC G1500/2500 SAVANA PASSENGER 2WD CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER EXT | 2WND/AWD 30| 2003 enc rnuoy ki Awprawp) 42L 36MXA2187 LEV MDV2 ISUZU ASCENDER 2WD/AWD Page 2 of 3

Appendix # D—562—16 Valina Inc. 12600 Series OBDII Converter for GM MDV Application Direct NO Model Vehicle Model Engine Engine Family CERT Waight Exhaust CONV. Total Monitored Universal Fit Year Size LEV Class Type Type CONV. CHEVROLET C1500 SOLVERADO 2WD CHEVROLET K1500 SILVERADO 4WD GMC C1500 SIERRA 2WD GMC K1500 SIERRA 4WD CHEVROLET G1500/2500 CHEVY EXPRESS / VAN LEV MDV2 TWC 12650 N/A 31 2003 4.3L 3GMXTO4.3184 2WD CHEVROLET G15/G25 VAN 2WD CONV GMC 61500/2500 SAVANA 2WD CARGO/PASSENGER G15/G25 SAVANA 2WD CARGO CONV Page 3 of 3


Document Created: 2009-01-02 13:40:41
Document Modified: 2009-01-02 13:40:41

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