Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: July 5, 2024) |
Title 40 - Protection of Environment |
Chapter I - Environmental Protection Agency |
SubChapter Q - Energy Policy |
Part 610 - Fuel Economy Retrofit Devices |
Subpart B - Evaluation Criteria for the Preliminary Analysis |
§ 610.23 - Operator interaction effects.
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§ 610.23 Operator interaction effects.
The device will also be evaluated with respect to:
(a) The degree of sensitivity of device effectiveness to variances in installation, operation and maintenance;
(b) The adequacy of manufacturer-furnished instructions for minimizing variances in installation, operation and maintenance;
(c) The extent to which device installation or use, or the effects of such installation or use, relate to Federal emission control regulations;
(d) Effects on the performance, safety, or occupant comfort of the retrofitted vehicle, and on that of other vehicles; and
(e) The relationship between total cost of ownership of the device (purchase price plus maintenance costs) and the cost savings realizable from its fuel economy effects.