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Proposed Rule for Modification of Federal On Board Diagnostic Regulations for: Light Duty Vehicles, Light Duty Trucks, Medium Duty Passenger Vehicles, Complete Heavy Duty Vehicles and Engines Intended for Use in Heavy Duty Vehicles Weighing 14,000 Pounds

The proposed rule for the Modification of Federal On Board Diagnostic Regulations for: Light-Duty Vehicles, Light-Duty Trucks, Medium-Duty Passenger Vehicles, Complete Heavy-Duty Vehicles and Engines Intended for Use in Heavy-Duty Vehicles Weighing 14,000 Pounds GVWR or Less; Extension of Acceptance of California OBD II Requirements

Proposed Rule (PDF) (3 pp, 133 K, published June 17, 2003, About PDF)

Proposed Rule for Modification of Federal On Board Diagnostic Regulations for: Light Duty Vehicles, Light Duty Trucks, Medium Duty Passenger Vehicles, Complete Heavy Duty Vehicles and Engines Intended for Use in Heavy Duty Vehicles Weighing 14,000 Pounds

Regulations for Emissions from Vehicles and Engines