Emissions Labels
EPA Noise Emission Control Label
A vehicle noise emission control label is attached either to the left side of the dashboard or in the driver's area. See Fig..
It is the owner's responsibility to maintain the vehicle so that it conforms to EPA regulations.
Fig. 1, Vehicle Noise Emission Control Label
Important: Certain incomplete vehicles may be produced with incomplete noise control hardware. Such vehicles will not have a vehicle noise emission control information label. For such vehicles, it is the final-stage manufacturer's responsibility to complete the vehicle in conformity to U.S. EPA regulations (40 CFR Part 205) and label it for compliance.
Aftertreatment System Indicators Label
Model year 2007 and later diesel engines in vehicles domiciled in the U.S. or Canada are required to meet all EPA exhaust gas emission regulations effective as per the applicable emission model year, and are equipped with an emission aftertreatment system (ATS). Vehicles domiciled outside of the U.S. and Canada may not have aftertreatment equipment, depending upon local statutory emissions guidelines.
There is a warning label (placement will vary by bodybuilder) for important warning indicators in the instrument cluster that pertain to the ATS. See Fig.. See Table. and Table. for additional EPA information.
It is a violation of U.S. federal law to alter exhaust plumbing, ATS, or other components in any way that would bring the engine/vehicle out of compliance with certification requirements [Ref: 42 U.S.C. S7522(a) (3)]. It is the owner’s responsibility to maintain the vehicle so that it conforms to EPA regulations.
Fig. 2, ATS Indicators, EPA10 and Newer
Vehicle Emission Control Information Label
Model year 2013 and later vehicles meet requirements as specified by GHG14, GHG17 and GHG21 regulations, respectively. These vehicles are equipped with components that increase fuel efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Components may include, but are not limited to, low-rolling resistance tires; aerodynamic devices such as hood, vehicle speed limiters; and idle shutdown timers.
A Vehicle Emission Control Information Label is located on the fan shroud. See Fig.. Among other GHG relevant information the label indicates the emission model year of the vehicle. It is the owner’s responsibility to maintain the vehicle so that it conforms to EPA and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) regulations.
Fig. 3, Vehicle Emission Control Information Label
Table 1, EPA Regulations
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EPA Regulations |
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Regulation |
Emissions Components |
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EPA07 (Reduction of nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions to 1.1 g/bhp-hr, and particulate matter emissions to 0.01 g/bhp-hr) |
Aftertreatment device (ATD) containing a diesel particulate filter that traps soot and ash.*1 |
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EPA10 (Reduction of NOx emissions to 0.2 g/bhp-hr) |
EPA07-type ATD, with additional selective catalyst reduction (SCR) technology that utilizes diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) to convert NOx to nitrogen and water vapor. |
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GHG14 (Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions) |
Fuel efficiency components including, but not limited to, engines, tires, aerodynamic components, vehicle speed limiters, and idle reduction timers specifically designed to meet regulatory fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions standards. |
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GHG17 |
Fuel efficiency components including, but not limited to, engines, tires, aerodynamic components, vehicle speed limiters, and idle reduction timers specifically designed to meet regulatory fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions standards. |
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GHG21 |
GHG14/17 components plus additional components including, but not limited to, transmissions, axles, predictive technologies, idle reduction technologies for vocational vehicles, tire pressure monitoring systems. |
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* Cummins, Detroit, and Mercedes-Benz ATD's are also equipped with a diesel oxidation catalyst to break down pollutants.
Table 1, EPA Regulations
Table 2, Emission Regulations by Model Year
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Emission Regulations by Model Year |
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Model Year |
Engine Regulation |
Vehicle Regulation |
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2007–2009 |
EPA07 |
N/A |
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2010–2012 |
EPA10 |
N/A |
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2013–2015 |
EPA10, GHG14 |
GHG14 |
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2016 |
EPA10, GHG17 |
GHG14 |
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2017–2020 |
EPA10, GHG17 |
GHG17 |
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2021–and later |
EPA10, GHG21 |
GHG21 |