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Valid E.O.

Validity

This Executive Order approved the specified parts on on April 18, 2006.
As of Monday, October 21st, 2024 this Executive Order has not been overturned or superceeded.

Approved Parts

ModelsModification
2006 and older model-year diesel engines used in on-road heavy-duty vehiclesThe AirCor Diesel Diesel Particulate Filter is an actively regenerated filter that requires regeneration after approximately 90 hours of operation or when the backpressure monitor indicates excessive pressure.

This Executive Order may be listed as:
  • C.A.R.B.E.O. D-603-2
  • Executive Order 603-2 / D603-2
  • ARB # D-603-2
  • Executive Order No: D-603-2
  • C.A.R.B. No. D-603-2
  • Resolution D-603-2
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Download: Executive Order D-603-2 PDF

D-603-2 Document:

CARB_D-603-2

State of California AIR RESOURCES BOARD EXECUTIVE ORDER D—603—2 Relating to Exemptions under Section 27156 of the Vehicle Code Smoke Blotter, Inc. AirCor Diesel Particulate Filter 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—02—003; IT IS ORDERED AND RESOLVED: That installation of the AirCor Diesel Particulate Filter, manufactured by Smoke Blotter, Inc. of 32 Saint Andrews Way, Londonderry, New Hampshire 03053, has been found not to reduce the effectiveness of the applicable vehicle pollution control system, and therefore, the AirCor Diesel Particulate Filter is exempt from the prohibitions in Section 27156 of the Vehicle Code for installation on heavy—duty on—road vehicles equipped with 2006 and older model—year diesel engines. The AirCor Diesel Particulate Filter is an actively regenerated filter that requires regeneration after approximately 90 hours of operation or when the backpressure monitor indicates excessive pressure. This Executive Order excludes all engines originally equipped with a diesel particulate filter. Replacement or removal of any original equipment manufacturer emission control systems is not allowed under this Executive Order. The AirCor Diesel Particulate Filters exempted under this Executive Order are identified in Attachment A. This Executive Order is based on engineering evaluation of the impact the AirCor Diesel Particulate Filter may have on engine emissions. This Executive Order is valid provided that installation instructions for the AirCor Diesel Particulate Filter do not recommend tuning the engine to specifications different from those of the engine manufacturer. Changes made to the design or operating conditions of the AirCor Diesel Particulate Filter, as exempt by the Air Resources Board, which adversely affect the performance of the vehicle‘s pollution control system, shall invalidate this Executive Order. Marketing of the AirCor Diesel Particulate Filter using identification other than that shown in this Executive Order or for an application other than that listed in this

«2. Executive Order shall be prohibited unless prior approval is obtained from the Air Resources Board. This Executive Order shall not apply to any AirCor Diesel Particulate Filter advertised, offered for sale, sold with, or installed on a motor vehicle prior to or concurrent with transfer to an ultimate purchaser. This Executive Order does not constitute any opinion as to the effect the use of the AirCor Diesel Particulate Filter may have on any warranty either expressed or implied by the engine manufacturer. 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. In addition to the foregoing, the Air Resources Board reserves the right in the future to review this Executive Order and the exemption provided herein to assure that the exempted add—on or modified part continues to meet the standards and procedures of California Code of Regulations, Title 13, Section 2222, et seq. THIS EXECUTIVE ORDER DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CERTIFICATION, ACCREDITATION, APPROVAL, OR ANY OTHER TYPE OF ENDORSEMENT BY THE AIR RESOURCES BOARD OF ANY CLAIMS OF THE APPLICANT CONCERNING ANTI—POLLUTION BENEFITS OR ANY ALLEGED BENEFITS OF SMOKE BLOTTER, INC.‘S AIRCOR DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER. Violation of any of the above conditions shall be grounds for revocation of this Executive Order. The Executive Order may be revoked only after a ten—day written notice of intention to revoke the Executive Order, in which period the holder of the Executive 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 Executive Order may not be revoked until a determination is made after a hearing that grounds for revocation exist. Executed at El Monte, California, this [8"’/ day of April 2006. Alle%%ons, Chief Mobile Source Operations Division SMOKE BLOTTER, INC. AIRCOR DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER — D—603—2

Attachment A © —~ >AirCor Diesel Particulate Filter Part Number . .. 160 c;élls per square in(;h substrate 200 cells per squafe ‘;lhéhrsfit’iétr‘até 1—144x154 2—144x154 1—144x228 2—144x228 1—144x254 2—144x254 1—190x178 2—190x178 1—190x205 2—190x205 1—228x205 2—228x305 1—240x240 2—240x240 1—240x305 — 2—240x305 @© 1—260x305 2—260x305 1—266x305 2—266x305 1—286x254 2—286x254 1—286x305 2—286x305 1—286x355 2—286x355 SMOKE BLOTTER, INC. AIRCOR DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER — D—603—2


Document Created: 2006-05-12 12:11:44
Document Modified: 2006-05-12 12:11:44

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