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  • C.A.R.B.E.O. D-562-28
  • Executive Order 562-28 / D562-28
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  • Executive Order No: D-562-28
  • C.A.R.B. No. D-562-28
  • Resolution D-562-28
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D-562-28 Document:


CARB_D-562-28

                                     State of California
                                 AIR RESOURCES BOARD

                .              EXECUTIVE ORDER D—562—28
                    Relating to Exemptions under Section 27156 and 38391
                                    of the Vehicle Code

                                 Valina, Inc. (d.b.a. CarTex)
                    "Series 12700 & 12100 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 12700 & 12100
three—way catalytic converters (TWC) on selected 1998 through 2004 model year Nissan
light—duty trucks 2 equipped with on—board diagnostic II (OBD—It) systemsas specified in
 Appendix D—562—28 and incorporated herein. Series 12700 & 12100 TWCs will be used
 for dual exhaust systems with multiple catalytic converters (two units in each exhaust
 bank). Series 12700 is used as the front TWC and Series 12100 as the rear TWC. The
 catalytic converters may be sold as a universal or direct fit system.

 WHEREAS, pursuant to the authority vested in the ExecutiveOfficer 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
 Resourtes 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 converters 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—28 and certified to Low Emission Vehicle (LEV) standards resulted in
 the issuance of Executive Orders D—562—9, it was determined that the installation of
 Series 12700 & 12100 TWCs on the vehicles listed in Appendix D—562—28 meets the
 requirements of California regulation for aftermarket catalytic converters.

 THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that Valina, Inc.‘s Series 12700 & 12100
  TWCs are exempted from the prohibitions in Vehicle Code Sections 27156 and 38391
. for instalilation on the approved vehicle applications specified in Appendix D—562—28
 subject to the following conditions:


                                           —3.—


. 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 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 emission 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 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—28


                                        —3 —

10.Va|iha, 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.Valiha, 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.

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 holdéer 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 Z 2 day of February 2009.




                                      nnette Hebert, Chief
                                    Mobile Source Operations Division




                  VALINA, INC. — CATALYTIC CONVERTER — D—562—28


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                                                          FOR NISSAN LDT2 OBD II CONVERTER APPLICATION
      Model                       Engine                      Certification   Weight   Exhaust   Converter     Total      Monitored
No.            Vehicle Model                  Engine Family                                                                           FRONT   REAR    Direct Fit
      Year                         Size                          Level        Class     Type       Type      Converters   Converter
              PATHFINDER, LE,
                   XE 2WD
              PATHFINDER, LE,
      1998                          3.3L      WNSXTO3.335A        LEV         LODT2              2TWC(2)                              12730   12130      N/A
                 SE, XE 4WD
               INFINIT} QX4, LE
                     4WD
              FRONTIER XE, SE
      1999
               KING CAB 4WD
                                    3.3L      XNSXTO3.335A        LEV         LDT2               2TWC(2)                              12730   12130      N/A

              PATHFINDER LE,
                  XE 2WD,
              PATHFEINDER, LE,
      1999                          3.3L      XNSXTO3.335B        LEV         LDT2               2TWC(2)                              12730   12130      N/A
                   SE, XE
                4WD,INFINITI
                OX4, LE 4WD
              PATHFINDER LE,
                  XE 2WD,
              PATHFINDER, LE,
      2000                          3.3L      YNSXTO3.325A       TLEV         LDT2               2TWC(2)                              12730   12130      N/A
                   SE, XE
                4WD,INFINITI
                OX4, LE 4WD
                 FRONTIER,
      2000
              XTERRA 2 & 4WD
                                    3.3L      YNSXTO3.335A        LEV         LODT2              2TWC(2)                              12730   12130      N/A

               PATHFEINDER,
      2001
                INFINITI QX4
                                    3.5L      1NSXTO3.5C7A        LEV         LODT2              2TWC(2)                              12730   12130      N/A

                PATHFINDER,
               INFINITI QX4 2 &
              4WD, FRONTIER
      2001    KING CAB, CREW      3.3L/3.5L   1NSXTO3.5C9A        LEV         LOT2               2TWC(2)                              12730   12130      N/A
                CAB 2 & 4WD,
              XTERRA WAGON
                   2 & 4WD
              FRONTIER KING
              CAB, CREW CAB
      2001
              SUPERCHARGED
                                    3.3L _    1NSXTO3.5C9A        LEV         LDT2               2TWC(2)                              12730   12130      N/A
                  2 & 4ND
               FRONTIER 2 &
      2002
                   4WD
                                    3.3L      2NSXTO03.3C5A       LEV         LDT2               2TWC(2)                              12730   12130      N/A

               FRONTIER 2 &
10    2002         4WD              3.3L      2NSXTO3.3C5A        LEV         LOT2               2TWC(2)                              12730   12130      N/A
              SUPERCHARGED




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                                                              FOR NISSAN LDT2 OBD II CONVERTER APPLICATION

                 )(TERRA 2 & 4WD
11|   2002           & SUPER               3.3L    2NSXTO3.3C5A     LEV     LDT2      D       2TWC(2)    4   4   12730   12130   N/A
                     CHARGED
                   PATHFINDER,
12    2002        INFINITIQX4 2&           3.5L    2NSXTO3.5C7A    LEv      LDT2      D       2TWC(2)    4   4   12730   12130   N/A
                       4WD
13    2003         FRO':&'[EDRZ&           3.3L    3NSXTO3.36CA    LEv      LDT2      D       2TWC(2)    4   4   12730   12130   N/A
                  FRONTIER 2 &
14    2003               4WD               3.3L    3NSXTO3.36CA    LEV      LDT2      D       2TWC(2)    4   4   12730   12130   N/A
                 SUPERCHARGED
                   PATHFINDER
15    2003           XE/SE/ALE,           3.5L     3NSXTO3.5C7A    LEv      LDT2      D        2TWC      2   2   12730    N/A    N/A
                 INIFiNITY QX4 LE
                 XTERRA 2 & 4WD
16    2003            & SUPER             3.3L     3NSXTO3.36CA    LEv      LDT2      D       2TWC(2)    4   4   12730   12130   N/A
                     CHARCGED
17    2003           MURANO,              3.5L     3NSXTO3.5C7B    LEV      LDT2     DiY     2TWCETWwC   3   3   12760   12130   N/A
18    |_2003_|     INFINITI XF35          3.5L     3NSXTO3.5C7B    LEV      LDT2      D       2TWC(2)    4   4   12730   12130   N/A
19    2003         __INFINITI XF45        4.5L     3NSXTO4.5CBA    LEV      LDT2      D       2TWC(2)    4   4   12730   12130   N/A
20    2003         __INFINITI XF35        3.5L     3NSXTO3.5C7B    LEV      LDT2      D       2TWC(2)    4   4   12730   12130   N/A
21    2003         INFINITI XF45          4.5L     3NSXTO4.5CBA    LEV      LDT2      D       2TWC(2)    4   4   12730   12130   N/A
                 FRONTIER KING
                 CAB, CREW CAB
22    2004       SUPERCHARGED              3.3L_   4NSXTO3.3M6B    LEV      LDT2      D       2TWC(2)    4   4   12730   12130   N/A
                      2 & 4WD,
                      XTERRA
23    2004         __INFINITI FX35        3.5L     4NSXTO3.5N7B    LEV      LDT2              2TWC(2)    4   4   12730   12130   N/A
24    2004        'NF"‘:\'\I\'"';X“‘F’    4.5L     4NSXTO4.5M8A    LEVv     LDT2              2TWC(2)    4   4   12730   12130   N/A

                  PATHFINDER,
25    2004        FONTIERKING            3.3L/3.5L 4NSXTO3.5M7A    LEv      LDT2      D       2TWC(2)    4   4   12730   12130   N/A
                 AND CREW CAB,
                    XTERRA




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Document Modified: 2010-03-01 10:52:53

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