§535.3. Applicability. — Inbound Citations

(b) Heavy-duty trailers do not include trailers excluded in 49 CFR 535.3.

(b) The heavy-duty vehicle classification does not include vehicles excluded as specified in 49 CFR 535.3.

(1) Regulated manufacturers determine eligibility to use exemptions or exclusions in accordance with § 535.3.

(i) Model year and regulatory subcategory (see § 535.3 and 40 CFR 1037.230).

(i) Small manufacturers may certify their vehicles instead of relying on the exemption of § 535.3.

(i) Fuel consumption credits a manufacturer generates for light and medium heavy-duty vocational vehicles in model years 2018 through 2021 may be used through model year 2027, instead of being limited to a five-year credit life as specified in this part. Fuel consumption credits that small manufacturers generate for heavy heavy-duty vocational vehicles in model years 2018 through may be used through model year 2027, instead of being limited to a five-year credit life as specified in this part. Fuel consumption credits that a small manufacturer generates for vocational vehicles in model year 2022 that are certified to Phase 1 standards as permitted under § 535.3(e)(2)(ii)(B) may be used through model year 2027.

(1) NHTSA may assess a civil penalty for any violation of this part under 49 U.S.C. 32902(k). This section states the procedures for assessing civil penalties for violations of § 535.3(h). The provisions of 5 U.S.C. 554, 556, and 557 do not apply to any proceedings conducted pursuant to this section.