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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 124001996 to 2004 selected Honda/Acura PCNoneContact manufacturer or distributor for specific vehicle application

This Executive Order may be listed as:
  • C.A.R.B.E.O. D-562-18
  • Executive Order 562-18 / D562-18
  • ARB # D-562-18
  • Executive Order No: D-562-18
  • C.A.R.B. No. D-562-18
  • Resolution D-562-18
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Download: Executive Order D-562-18 PDF

D-562-18 Document:

CARB_D-562-18

State of California AIR RESOURCES BOARD EXECUTIVE ORDER D—562—18 Relating to Exemptions under Section 27156 and 38391 of the Vehicle Code ._ Valina, Inc. (d.b.a. CarTex) "Series 12400 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 12400 three—way catalytic converters (TWC) on selected 1996 through 2004 model year Honda/Acura passenger cars equipped with on—board diagnostic II (OBD—II) systems as specified in Appendix D—562—18 and incorporated herein. Series 12400 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 75 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 11 compatibility tests conducted by Valina, Inc. using a vehicle of weight classification and exhaust configuration similar to those listed in Appendix D—562—18 and certified to Low Emission Vehicle (LEV) standards resulted in the issuance of Executive Orders D—562—10, it was determined that the installation of Series 12400 TWC on the vehicles listed in Appendix D—562—18 meets the requirements of California regulation for aftermarket catalytic converters. THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that Valina, Inc.‘s Series 12400 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—18 subject to the following conditions:

—2— . No changes are permitted to the catalytic converters as described in theapplication 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 using identifications 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 emissionreduction 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 installation, 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—18

—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 control 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—10 dated January 24, 2008, 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 proposed revocation. 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 determination is made, after the hearing, that grounds for revocation exist. | Executed at El Monte, California, this 3 [ day of December 2008. Annette Hebert, Chief Mobile Source Operations Division VALINA, INC. — CATALYTIC CONVERTER — D—562—18

APPENDIX D—562—18 VALINA, INC. SERIES 12400 OBDII TWC FOR HONDA/ACURA PC NO.]| Model Vehicle Model Engine Engine Family Certification] Weight Exhaust Converter| Total |Monitored| Universal|Direct Fit Year Size Level Class Type Type Converters 1 1996 Integra 1.8L. THN1.8VJGFEK Tier1 PC S TWC 1 1 12430 N/AV Integra THN1.8VJGFFK Tier1 _ PC S TWC 1 1 12430 N/AV 2 3.2TL 3.2L THN3.2VJGKEK Tier1 PC S TWC 1 1 12430 N/AV 3 3.5RL 3.5L THN3.5VJGKEK Tier1 PC S TWC 1 1 12430 N/AV 4 Odyssey EXLX, ISUZU OASIS S/LS 2.2L THN2.2VJGKGK Tier1 PC S TWC 1 1 12430 N/AV 5 . Accord EX/LX V6 sedan 2.7L THN2.ZVJG1EK Tier1 PC S TWC 1 1 12430 N/AV 6 1997 Integra 3DR GS—R/ 4DR GS—R 1.8L VHN1.8VJGKEK Tier1 PC S TWC 1 1 12430 N/AV 7 ACCORD EX,2.2CL 2.2L VHN2.2VJGKEK Tier1 PC S TWC 1 1 12430 N/AV 8 3.2TL 3.2L VHN3.2VJGKEK Tier1 PC S TWC 1 1 12430 N/AV 9 3.5RL 3.5L VHN3.5VJGKEK Tier1 PC S TWC 1 1 12430 N/AV — 10 Accord EX/LX Sedan 2.7L VHN2.7VJG1EK Tier1 PC S TWC 1 1 12430 N/AV 11 Odyssey EX/LX, ISUZU OASIS SLS VHN2.2VJGKGK Tieri PC S TWC 1 1 12430 N/AV 12 Prelude,prelude Type SH VHN2.2VJG1EK Tier1 PC S TWC 1 1 12430 N/AV 13 1998 Integra 3DR/AMADR—RS,GS,LS 1.8L WHNXVO1.8WA1 Tier1 PC S TWC 1 1 12430 N/AV 14 Integra 3DR/AADR—GS—R,Type—R WHNXVO1.8XA1 Tier1 PC S TWC 1 1 12430 N/AV 15 2.3CL 2.3L WHNXVO2.3RA 1 Tier1 PC S TWC 1 1 12430 N/AV 16 3.0CL 3.0L WHNXVO3.0Z7L2 TLEV PC S TWC 1 1 12430 N/AV 17 3.2TL 3.2L WHNXVO3.2HA1 Tier1 PC S TWC 1 1 12430 N/AV 18 3.5RL 3.5L WHNXVO3.5YA1 Tier1 PC S TWC 1 1 12430 N/AV 19 Accord LX,EX 2.3L WHNXVO2.3PA3 LEV PC S TWC 1 1 12430 N/AV 20 Accord DX Sedan WHNXVO2.3PL2 TLEV PC S TWC 1 1 12430 N/AV 21 Accord LX,EX COUP 3.0L WHNXVO3.OFL2 TLEV PC S TWC 1 1 12430 N/AV 22 CR—V EXILX,2WD,4WD 2.O0L WHNXTO2.OUL2 TLEV PC S TWC 1 1 12430 N/AV 23 Odyssey EX/LX, ISUZU OASIS SALS 2.3L WHNXVO2.3BA1 Tier1 PC S TWC 1 1 12430 N/AV 24 Prelude VTEC,Prelude VTEC—R 2.2L WHNXVO2.2SA1 Tier1 PC S TWC 1 1 12430 N/AV 25| 1999 Integra 3 DR LS/GS 1.8L XHNXVO1.8WA1 Tier1 PC S TWC 1 1 12430 N/AV Integra 4 DR GSLS 26 Integra 3 DR GS—R XHNXVO1.8XA1 Tienr1 PC S TWC 1 1 12430 N/AV — Integra 3 DR Type—R ® 27 2.3CL 2.3L XHNXVO2.3RA1 Tier? _PC S TWC 1 1 12430 N/AV 28 3.0CL 3.0L XHNXVO3.0ZL2 TLEV PC S TWC 1 1 12430 N/AV 29 3.2TL 3.2L XHNXVO3.2GL2 TLEV PC S TWC 1 1 12430 N/AV 30 3.5RL 3.5L XHNXVO3.5YA1 Tier1 PC S TWC 1 1 12430 N/AV 31 Accord EX/Lx coup 2.3L XHNXVO2.3PA3 LEV PC S TWC 1 1 12430 N/AV Accord EX/LX Sedan 32 Accord DX Sedan XHNXVO2.3PL2 TLEV PC S TWC 1 1 12430 N/AV 33 Accord EX V6 Sedan/Coupe 3.0L XHNXVO3.O0FL2 TLEV PC S TWC 1 1 12430 N/AV Accord LX V6 Sedan/Coupe 34 CR—V EXLX,A4WD 2.O0L XHNXTO2.Q0UA2 TLEV PC S TWC 1 1 12430 N/AV CR—V LX 2WD 35 Prelude 2.2L XHNXVO2.2SA1 Tire1 PC S TWC 1 1 12430 N/AV Prelude Type—SH ’ Page 1 of 2

APPENDIX D—562—18 VALINA, INC. SERIES 12400 OBDI TWC FOR HONDA/ACURA PC NO.| Model Vehicle Model Engine Engine Family Certification| Weight Exhaust Converter| Total |Monitored| Universal| Direct Fit Year Size Level Class Type Type Converters 36 2000 integra 3 DR LS /GS 1.8L YHNXVO1.8WA2 TLEV PC S TWC 1 1 12430 N/AV Integra 4 DR LS/GS — 37 3.5 RL 3.5L YHNXVO3.5YA3 LEV PC S TWC 1 1 12430 N/AV 38 _Accord Dx Sedan 2.3L YHNXVO2.3PA3 LEV PC S TWC 1 1 12430 N/AV 39 Accord EX/LX V6 Coupe/Sedan 3.0L YHNXVO3.O0FA3 LEV PC S TWC 1 1 12430 N/AV 40 CR—V EX,Lx 4WD 2.OL XHNXTO2.OUA2 TLEV PC S TWC 1 1 12430 N/AV 41 Prelude 2.2L YHNXVO2.2SA1 Tier1 PC S TWC 1 1 12430 N/AV 42 $2000 2.OL YHNXVO2.OMA3 LEV PC S TWC 1 1 12430 N/AV 43 2001 $2000 2.OL 1HNXVO2.0C5U LEV PC S TWC 1 1 12430 N/AV 44 integra Type—R 1.8L. 1HNXVO1.8512 Tire1 PC S TWC 1 1 12430 N/AV 45 Integra LS/GS 1.8L 1HNXVO1.833E TLEV PC S TWC 1 1 12430 N/AV 46 3.2CL 3.2L 1HNXVO3.2K5U LEV PC S TWC 1 1 12430 N/AV 47 3.5RL 3.5L. 1HNXVO3.5A5U LEV PC S TWC 1 {1 12430 N/AV 48 Accord 2.3L 1HNXVO2.3VH2 ._LEV PC S TWC 1 1 12430 N/AV 49 Accord 2/4 Dr(Lx,LX—SE,EX) 3.0L 1HNXVO3.OMS5U LEV PC S TWC 1 1 12430 N/AV 50 CR—V 2WD/AWD 2.OL 1HNXTO2.0P3E TLEV PC S TWC 1 1 12430 N/AV 51 Prelude SE, Type—SH 2.2L 1HNXVO2.2E14 Tire1 PC S TWC 1 1 12430 N/AV Additional Vehicles # 1 52 Accord EX, LX Sedan & Coupe 3.0L. 2HNXVO3.OWYC LEV PC 12430 —| N/AV 53 IL 32L 2HNXVO3.2vC LEV po 12430 |_N/AV 54 § CL 3.2L 2HNXVO3.2X21 LEV PC s me a a) Riss nA 12430 NAV 55 RL 3.5L. 2HNXVO3.5BYX LEV PC 12430 N/AV 3.0L . 12430 N/AV 56 ACURA NSX 3.3 3HNXVO3.2MYC LEV PC D 2TWC 2 2 12430 RAV 57 2003 ACURA 3.21L 3.2CL 3.2L 3HNXVO3.2AYC LEV PC S TWC 1 1 12430 N/AV ACURA 3.2TL TYPE—S c 12430 N/AV 58 ACURA 3.2CL TYPES 3.2L 3HNXVO3.2CYC LEV PC S TWC 1 1 12430 RaAV 59 ACURA 3.5 RL 3.5L 4HNXVO3.5BJE LEV PC S TWC 1 1 12430 N/AV 60 2004 $2000 2.2L 4HNXVO2.2PJE LEV PC S TWC 1 1 12430 N/AV 61 NSX 3.2L 4HNXVO3.2MJE LEV PC D 2TWC 2 2 12430 N/AV Page 2 of 2


Document Created: 2009-01-02 13:46:00
Document Modified: 2009-01-02 13:46:00

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