Adopted Part 218 Emission Standards for Motor Vehicles and Motor Vehicle Engines, and Part 200 General Provisions

The Department has adopted 6 NYCRR Part 218, Emission Standards For Motor Vehicles and Motor Vehicle Engines, and repealed 6 NYCRR Part 252, Environmental Performance Labels. Part 218 incorporates new low emission vehicle (LEV III), greenhouse gas (GHG), zero emission vehicle (ZEV), environmental performance label, and new aftermarket and used catalytic converter standards that have been adopted by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) as part of the LEV program. The Department is also incorporating California's emissions warranty and recall provisions. Part 252 is repealed and its contents are being updated and incorporated into Part 218.

More about Adopted Part 218 Emission Standards for Motor Vehicles and Motor Vehicle Engines, and Part 200 General Provisions:

6 NYCRR Parts 218, 252, and Section 200.9 Express Terms Summary - Summary of changes to Part 218 Express Terms. The existing Part 252 Environmental Performance Labels will be repealed.
6 NYCRR Parts 218 and 252 Express Terms - Changes to Part 218.
6 NYCRR Part 200 General Provisions Express Terms, as related to Adopted Part 218 - Changes to Part 200, as related to Adopted Part 218
6 NYCRR Part 218, 252, and 200 Regulatory Impact Statement Summary - Summary of the Regulatory Impact Statement
6 NYCRR Part 218, 252, and 200 Regulatory Impact Statement - A general overview of the regulation detailing, among other things, the statutory authority, need for and justification of the proposal, expected cost and recordkeeping/reporting impacts, and compliance schedule.
6 NYCRR Part 218, 252, and 200 Job Impact Statement - Necessary for all regulations affecting 100 or more jobs and employment opportunities, this document details the number and categories of jobs affected, regions of the state suffering a disproportionate impact, and measures taken to minimize any impact on jobs and employment opportunities.
6 NYCRR Part 218, 252, and 200 Rural Area Flexibility Analysis - Defined as counties with populations of fewer than 200,000 people and towns in non-rural counties where population density is less than 150 people per square mile, this must state any impacts or requirements imposed upon rural areas. This must also express opportunities provided for rural citizens, businesses or organizations to participate in the rulemaking.
6 NYCRR Part 218, 252, and 200 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis for Small Businesses and Local Governments - Consideration of, and steps taken by the Department, to minimize any negative impacts on small businesses (independently owned businesses wholly within New York State of 100 employees or fewer) or local governments. This includes an explanation of what opportunities were provided to these entities to participate in the rulemaking process.
6 NYCRR Part 218, 252, and 200 Assessment of Public Comments Summary - Summary of comments received during the comment period.
6 NYCRR Part 218, 252, and 200 Assessment of Public Comments - Comments Received from August 1, 2012 through 5:00 P.M., September 27, 2012