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This Executive Order approved the specified parts on on December 4, 2008.
As of Sunday, December 22nd, 2024 this Executive Order has not been overturned or superceeded.

Approved Parts

Part NumberModelsModificationRemarks
Series 128001996 to 2000 selected Honda PC with a manifold catalytic converterNoneContact manufacturer or distributor for specific vehicle application

This Executive Order may be listed as:
  • C.A.R.B.E.O. D-562-20
  • Executive Order 562-20 / D562-20
  • ARB # D-562-20
  • Executive Order No: D-562-20
  • C.A.R.B. No. D-562-20
  • Resolution D-562-20
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Download: Executive Order D-562-20 PDF

D-562-20 Document:

CARB_D-562-20

State of California AIR RESOURCES BOARD EXECUTIVE ORDER D—562—20 Relating to Exemptions under Section 27156 and 38391 of the Vehicle Code Valina, Inc. (d.b.a. Car Tex) "Series 12800 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 4660 Worth Street, Los Angeles, California 90063, 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 12800 three—way catalytic converter (TWC) for installation on selected 1996 through 2000 model year 1.6L Honda Civics equipped with a manifold catalytic converter and having the engine codes D16Y5 and D16Y7. The vehicles are listed in Appendix D—562—20 and incorporated herein. The catalytic converter will be sold as a direct—fit only. 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 converter complies 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, tests performed at Roush Emission Laboratory (Roush), Livonia, Michigan. WHEREAS, emissions and OBD 11 compatibility tests conducted by Valina, Inc. using a 1996 1.6L Honda Civic LX, test group THN1.6VJG3EK (PC, LEV) with Series 12800 TWC installed showed that the vehicle met the applicable emission standards. The emission testing consisted of two CVS—75 FTP tests on the test vehicle. The following are the test results in grams per mile: NMOG CO NOx Remarks PC 100K LEV standards 0.090 4. 2 0.3 Series 12800 TWC Test 1 0.081 1.4 0.26 Pass Series 12800 TW C Test 2 0.081 1.5 0.27 Pass

—2 — THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that Valina, Inc.‘s Series 12800 TWC is exempted from the prohibitions in Vehicle Code Sections 27156 and 38391 for installation on the approved vehicle applications specified in Appendix D—562—20 subject to the following conditions: | | 1. No changes are permitted to the catalytic converters as described in the application for exemption. Any changes to the catalytic converter 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 converter using identifications other than those shown in the exemption application, and in this Executive Order, or marketingof the catalytic converter 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 converter 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 emission reduction claims for the catalytic converter and is only a finding that the catalytic converter are exempt from the prohibitions of Vehicle Code Sections 27156 and 38391. Valina, Inc.‘s installation instructions for the new catalytic converter 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 converter 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 converter 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 converter as _ "high flow or easy flow" catalytic converter or use any phrase that could make them appear to perform better than the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) catalytic converter. ._ 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 VALINA, INC. — CATALYTIC CONVERTER — D—562—20

—3 — party to be assembled in a different facility and marketed under this Executive Order without approval from the Air Resources Board. 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 appIiCation 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. 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 fi day of December 2008.' /peaes Annette Hebert, Chief Mobile Source Operations Division VALINA, INC. — CATALYTIC CONVERTER — D—562—20

Apendex 562—20 VALINA INC. HONDA Civic 12800 OBDIl Converter Application NO|Model Vehicle Model =ngine| Engine Family CertificatiorWeight|ExhaustConvertel Total Monitored Direct Fit Year Size | Level Class| type Type |Converters 1 1996 Civic Hatchback CX 1.6L THN1.6VJG3EK LEV PC S TWC 1 1 12800 Civic Hatchback DX . Civic Coupe DX Civic Sedan DX Civic Sedan LX Del Sol S : 2 Civic Coupe HX 1.6L THN1.6VJG2EK| TLEV PC S TWC 1 1 12800 3 1997 Civic Sedan 1.6L VHN1.6VJG3EK LEV PC S TWC 1 1 12800 Civic Sedan LX Civic Hatchback Civic Coupe DX Civic CX Civic DX Del Sol S 4 Civic HX 1.6L VHN1.6VJG2EK| TLEV PC S TWC 1 1 12800 5 1998 Civic CX 1.6L WNHXVO1.6CA3 LEV PC S TWC 1 1 12800 Civic Hatchback DX Civic Coupe LX 8 Civic Coupe HX 1.6L WHNXVO1.6JL2| TLEV PC S TWC 1 1 12800 9 1999 Civic Coupe DX,CX 1.6L XHNXVO1.6CA3 LEV PC S TWC 1 1 12800 Civic Hatchback CX,DX Civic Sedan DX,LX,DX—V 10 Civic Coupe HX 1.6L XHNXVO1.6JL2 TLEV PC S TWC 1 1 12800 11| 2000 Civic Coupe SI1,SIR 1.6L |YHNXVO1.6VA2) TLEV PC S TWC 1 1 12800 12 Civic Coup,Ex,S1, 1.6L YHNXVO1.6TA3 LEV PC S TWC 1 1 12800 1.6EL,RS,TS,XS Civic Sedan EX 13 Civic Coupe HX 1.6L YHNXVO1.6JL2| TLEV PC S TWC 1 1 12800 14 Civic Coupe DX,SE 1.6L YHNXVO1.6CA3 LEV PC S TWC 1 1 12800 Civic Hatchback CX,DX,SE Civic Sedan DX,EX,LX,DX—V,SE Page 1 of 1


Document Created: 2009-08-11 14:04:00
Document Modified: 2009-08-11 14:04:00

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