GroundRules
40 CFR 86.104: Section numbering; construction.
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 40—Protection of Environment
- CHAPTER I—ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
- SUBCHAPTER C—AIR PROGRAMS
- PART 86—CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM NEW AND IN-USE HIGHWAY VEHICLES AND ENGINES
- Subpart B—Emission Regulations for 1977 and Later Model Year New Light-Duty Vehicles and New Light-Duty Trucks and New Otto-Cycle Complete Heavy-Duty Vehicles; Test Procedures
(a) The model year of initial applicability is indicated by the section number. The two digits following the hyphen designate the first model year for which a section is effective. A section remains effective until superseded.
Example.
Section 86.111-78 applies to the 1978 and subsequent model years until superseded. If a § 86.111-81 is promulgated it would take effect beginning with the 1981 model year; § 86.111-78 would apply to model years 1978 through 1980.
(b) A section reference without a model year suffix refers to the section applicable for the appropriate model year.
(c) Unless indicated otherwise, all provisions in this subpart apply to petroleum-fueled, natural gas-fueled, liquefied petroleum gas-fueled and methanol-fueled vehicles.
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