---
kind: "section"
citation: "40 C.F.R. § 86.602-98"
title: "40"
number: "86.602-98"
heading: "Definitions."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/40/86.602-98"
---

# §86.602-98. Definitions.


Section 86.602-98 includes text that specifies requirements that differ from [§ 86.602-84](/cfr/40/86.602-84.md). Where a paragraph in [§ 86.602-84](/cfr/40/86.602-84.md) is identical and applicable to § 86.602-98, this may be indicated by specifying the corresponding paragraph and the statement “[Reserved]. For guidance see [§ 86.602-84](/cfr/40/86.602-84.md).” Where a corresponding paragraph of [§ 86.602-84](/cfr/40/86.602-84.md) is not applicable, this is indicated by the statement “[Reserved].”.

- (a) through (b)(2) [Reserved]. For guidance see [§ 86.602-84](/cfr/40/86.602-84.md).
- (b)
  - (3)
    - (i) **Configuration,—** when used for LDV exhaust emissions testing, means a subclassification of an engine-system combination on the basis of engine code, inertia weight class, transmission type and gear ratios, axle ratio, and other parameters which may be designated by the Administrator.
    - (ii) **Configuration,—** when used for LDV refueling emissions testing, means a subclassification of an evaporative/refueling emission family on the basis of evaporative and refueling control system and other parameters which may be designated by the Administrator.
  - (4) Test sample means the collection of vehicles of the same configuration which have been drawn from the population of vehicles of that configuration and which will receive emission testing.
- (b)
  - (5) through (b)(8) [Reserved]. For guidance see [§ 86.602-84](/cfr/40/86.602-84.md).
  - (9) Executive Officer means the Executive Officer of the California Air Resources Board or his or her authorized representative.
  - (10) Executive Order means the document the Executive Officer grants a manufacturer for an engine family that certifies the manufacturer has verified that the engine family complies with all applicable standards and requirements pursuant to [Title 13](/cfr/13.md) of the California Code of Regulations.
  - (11) 50-state engine family means an engine family that meets both federal and California Air Resources Board motor vehicle emission control regulations and has received a federal certificate of conformity as well as an Executive Order.

## Notes

### Amendments

[59 FR 16300, Apr. 6, 1994, as amended at 62 FR 31234, June 6, 1997]

### Source

Source: 41 FR 31483, July 28, 1976, unless otherwise noted.

### Authority

Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401-7671q.

### Amendments

[59 FR 16300, Apr. 6, 1994, as amended at 62 FR 31234, June 6, 1997]