1068.210—What are the provisions for exempting test engines/equipment?
(a)
We may exempt engines/equipment that you will use for research, investigations, studies, demonstrations, or training. Note that you are not required to get an exemption under this section for engines that are exempted under other provisions of this part, such as the manufacturer-owned exemption in § 1068.215.
(c)
If you are a certificate holder, you may request an exemption for engines/equipment you intend to include in test programs over a two-year period.
(1)
In your request, tell us the maximum number of engines/equipment involved and describe how you will make sure exempted engines/equipment are used only for this testing.
(2)
Show you need an exemption to achieve the purpose of the test program (time constraints may be a basis for needing an exemption, but the cost of certification alone is not).
(3)
Estimate the duration of the proposed test program and the number of engines/equipment involved.
(5)
Describe how you will ensure that you stay within this exemption's purposes. Address at least the following things:
(e)
If we approve your request for a testing exemption, we will send you a letter or a memorandum for your signature describing the basis and scope of the exemption. The exemption does not take effect until we receive the signed letter or memorandum from you. It will also include any necessary terms and conditions, which normally require you to do the following:
(3)
Add a permanent label to all engines/equipment exempted under this section, consistent with § 1068.45, with at least the following items:
(iii)
Engine displacement, family identification, and model year of the engine/equipment (as applicable), or whom to contact for further information.
(A)
“THIS ENGINE IS EXEMPT UNDER 40 CFR 1068.210 OR 1068.215 FROM EMISSION STANDARDS AND RELATED REQUIREMENTS.”
(B)
“THIS EQUIPMENT IS EXEMPT UNDER 40 CFR 1068.210 OR 1068.215 FROM EMISSION STANDARDS AND RELATED REQUIREMENTS.”