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Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: July 5, 2024) |
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Title 40 - Protection of Environment |
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Chapter I - Environmental Protection Agency |
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SubChapter Q - Energy Policy |
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Part 610 - Fuel Economy Retrofit Devices |
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Subpart B - Evaluation Criteria for the Preliminary Analysis |
§ 610.24 - Validity of test data.
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§ 610.24 Validity of test data.
The Administrator will make a determination as to the validity of manufacturer-furnished test data on the basis of:
(a) The correlation between the test procedures used by the manufacturer or testing agent and the procedures prescribed in subpart D;
(b) The choice of test vehicle(s) as representative of the manufacturer's claim for operation and/or principles of operation;
(c) The degree of control exercised over ambient and operating conditions in the tests, including vehicle calibrations;
(d) Accuracy and precision of the measurement techniques and instrumentation used in the tests;
(e) Disclosure of all test data acquired on the device, whether representing positive, negative, or inconclusive results;
(f) Qualifications and independence of the testing agent; and
(g) The extent to which test data include evaluation of the durability of the device, or its effect on vehicle durability.