N.J. Admin. Code § 7:27B-4.4

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 7:27B-4.4 - Emission control apparatus, retrofit device and closed crankcase ventilation system examination procedure

(a) The procedure for examination of the emission control apparatus of a diesel-powered motor vehicle, required at N.J.A.C. 7:27-14.5(d), shall consist of a visual check to determine whether all emission control apparatus and exhaust system components are present on the motor vehicle.

(b) If any emission control apparatus or exhaust system component has been disconnected, detached, deactivated or in any other way rendered inoperable or less effective than designed by the original equipment or vehicle or engine manufacturer, the vehicle shall fail the emission control apparatus compliance examination.

(c) The procedure for the one-time compliance inspection of the retrofit device of a diesel-powered motor vehicle required to be retrofitted pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:27-32.7, as required at N.J.A.C. 7:27-32.21 and 14.5(e), shall be performed as follows:

1. Confirm that the vehicle identification number on the vehicle matches the vehicle identification number on the compliance form;

2. Confirm that the diesel emission control strategy family name on the retrofit label matches the diesel emissions control strategy family name on the compliance form;

3. Confirm that the BART number (BART 1, BART 2 or BART 3) on the compliance form matches the BART number on the retrofit label;

4. Visually confirm the presence of a retrofit device upon the vehicle;

5. If the vehicle satisfies all of the conditions of (c)1 through 4 above, certify on the compliance form that the retrofit requirement has been met; and

6. If the vehicle fails to satisfy any of the conditions at (c)1 through 4 above, certify on the compliance form that the retrofit requirement has not been met.

(d) The procedure for examination of the closed crankcase ventilation system of a school bus required to have a closed crankcase ventilation system installed pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:27-32.4 and N.J.S.A. 26:2C-8.3 1, as required at N.J.A.C. 7:27-32.6 and 14.5(f), shall be performed as follows:

1. Confirm that the vehicle identification number on the vehicle matches the vehicle identification number on the compliance form;

2. Visually confirm the presence of a closed crankcase ventilation system that meets the following:

i. The closed crankcase ventilation system must not have any opening that would permit the uncontrolled release of crankcase emissions from the engine, as specified by (d)2ii through v below;

ii. The tubing or similar ducting material originating at the crankcase vent must be ducted to the engine air intake plenum and may include an in-line filtration system;

iii. An in-line filtration system may also have a drainpipe that returns condensed fluids to the crankcase or a collection vessel;

iv. All tubing, ducting or pipes, or connections thereto, leading from the crankcase vent to the terminal point in the air intake system must be closed and secure. This includes connections to any intermediary filters or drain lines, and their terminal points; and

v. There are no visible indications of leaks from closed crankcase ventilation system, such as oil residue at connection points or visible emissions from the closed crankcase ventilation system;

3. If the vehicle satisfies all of the conditions set forth at (d)1 and 2 above, certify upon the compliance form that the closed crankcase ventilation system installation requirement has been met; and

4. If the vehicle fails to satisfy any of the conditions at (d)1 and 2 above certify on the compliance form that the closed crankcase ventilation system installation requirement has not been met.

N.J. Admin. Code § 7:27B-4.4

New Rule, R.1985 d.331, effective 7/1/1985 (operative December 2, 1985).
See: 17 N.J.R. 781(a), 17 N.J.R. 1649(a).
Old rule "Light-duty gasoline fueled motor vehicle emission control apparatus compliance examination procedure" was repealed and this new section adopted except for (a)2 which is still pending.
Public Notice: The Department has decided not to adopt the proposed Plumbtesmo test procedure.
See: 18 N.J.R. 1714(b).
Emergency recodification from 7:27B-4.6 and amendment, R.1995 d.409, effective 6/29/1995 (expires August 28, 1995).
See: 27 N.J.R. 2752(a).
Adopted concurrent proposal, R.1995 d.527, effective 8/28/1995 (operative October 27, 1995).
See: 27 N.J.R. 2752(a), 27 N.J.R. 3806(a).
Recodified from N.J.A.C. 7:27B-4.9 and amended by R.1997 d.393, effective 9/15/1997 (operative October 7, 1997).
See: 29 N.J.R. 971(a), 29 N.J.R. 4108(a).
In (a) and (c), inserted "gasoline-fueled"; in (b), inserted "in a gasoline-fueled motor vehicle"; and added (d) and (e). Former section recodified as N.J.A.C. 7:27B-4.7.
Administrative change.
See: 33 N.J.R. 3550(a).
Recodified with amendments from N.J.A.C. 7:27B-4.8.
Administrative correction.
See: 38 N.J.R. 5155(b).
Amended by R.2007 d.235, effective 8/6/2007 (operative September 8, 2007).
See: 38 N.J.R. 5244(a), 39 N.J.R. 3352(a).
Section was "Emission control apparatus examination procedure". Added (c) and (d).
Amended by R.2009 d.343, effective 11/16/2009 (operative December 18, 2009).
See: 41 N.J.R. 1606(a), 41 N.J.R. 4195(b).
Rewrote (a) and (b).
Administrative correction.
See: 42 N.J.R. 792(a).