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The brass at SEMA has been hard at work in trying to protect our passion. SEMA recently introduced a new program to make it possible for automotive aftermarket parts manufacturers to meet the legal requirement for emissions compliance under the Environmental Protection Agency\u2019s (EPA) Tampering Policy. The program, called SEMA Certified-Emissions (SC-E), gives manufacturers the ability to verify that a product meets the EPA\u2019s \u201creasonable basis\u201d criteria and is therefore legal for sale in 49 states.<\/p>\n
For the first time ever, manufacturers have a clear, accelerated path to compliance and can begin selling products legally in 49 states prior to receiving a California Air Resources Board (CARB) Executive Order (EO), which is still a requirement for selling products in all 50 states.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s now easier than ever for manufacturers to demonstrate emissions compliance,\u201d said Mike Spagnola, SEMA VP of OEM & Product Development Programs. \u201cSEMA Certified-Emissions is a major accomplishment in accelerating a manufacturer\u2019s ability to get products to market, and it paves the path to obtaining emissions compliance in all 50 states.\u201d<\/p>\n
Since 2014, the SEMA Garage has been instrumental in helping automotive aftermarket parts manufacturers obtain CARB EOs. With state-of-the-art CARB-recognized testing equipment and dedicated expert staff conducting tests and assisting with the process, the SEMA Garage has helped secure more than 500 CARB EOs \u2013 over half of all performance parts EOs issued by CARB.<\/p>\n
The new SC-E program is comparable to CARB EO requirements and was developed in response to the EPA\u2019s Tampering Policy. SEMA staff will assess manufacturer\u2019s needs and advise as to the most appropriate path forward, whether that includes applying for a CARB EO or SEMA emissions certification.\u00a0 SC-E may help manufacturers get to market about three months before obtaining a CARB EO. SC-E is also ideal for products that may not have a clear path in the CARB EO process (such as Flex-Fuel modifications, HCT equipped intakes, and engine packages).<\/p>\n
\u201cSC-E gives manufacturers much greater options and opportunities,\u201d said Peter Treydte, SEMA Director of Emissions Compliance. \u201cThis is a significant milestone in the industry\u2019s ability to provide products to consumers. We look forward to working with members and helping them go to market with SEMA Certified-Emissions products.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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