Cal. Code Regs. tit. 13 § 2855

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 44, November 1, 2024

Section 2855 - Spark-Ignition Marine Watercraft Standards for [GREATER THAN] 30 KW Engines

(a) For MY 2018 and later, SIMW using greater than 30 kW SIME must comply with the evaporative emissions standards, test procedures, and test fuels as specified below in the Evaporative Emissions Design Standards for Trailerable > 30 kW SIMW Table for trailerable SIMW and the Evaporative Emissions Design Standards for Nontrailerable > 30 kW SIMW Table for nontrailerable SIMW. The Alternative Evaporative Emissions Performance-Based Standard for > 30 kW SIMW Table specifies an alternative evaporative emissions performance-based standard for SIMW using greater than 30 kW engines.

The two tables below hereby incorporate by reference the following documents:

(1) ASTM D 5228-92 (2010), Standard Test Method for Determination of Butane Working Capacity of Activated Carbon;

(2) SAE J1737, Test Procedure to Determine the Hydrocarbon Losses from Fuel Tubes, Hoses, Fittings, and Fuel Line Assemblies by Recirculation (November 2004), Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), Surface Vehicle Recommended Practice

(3) SAE Technical Paper Series 892089, Prediction of Fuel Vapor Generation from a Vehicle Fuel Tank as a Function of Fuel RVP and Temperature (September 1989)

(4) CFR § 1060.515 and CFR § 1060.525 (October 2008) U.S. EPA, Control of Evaporative Emissions from New and In-use Nonroad and Stationary Equipment,

(5) TP-902, Test Procedure for Determining Diurnal Evaporative Emissions from Small Off-Road Engines and Equipment, (July 26, 2004)

(6) TP-1502, Test Procedure for Determining Hot Soak Evaporative Emissions from Spark-Ignition Marine Engines, adopted December 21, 2015

(7) TP-1503, Test Procedure for Determining Diurnal Vented Emissions from Installed Marine Fuel Tanks, adopted December 21, 2015

(8) TP-1504, Test Procedure for Determining Permeation Emissions from Installed Marine Fuel Tanks, Marine Fuel Hoses and Marine Fuel Caps, adopted December 21, 2015

(9) TP-1505, Test Procedure for Determining Pressure Relief Valve Performance, adopted December 21, 2015

Evaporative Emissions Design Standards for Trailerable > 30 kW SIMW Table

			*Diurnal Requirement: Canister*	Diurnal Requirement: Non-Canister³
*MY Effective Date*	*Fuel Hose Permeation¹ (grams/m² /day ROG^2a)*	*Fuel Tank Permeation (grams/m²/day ROG^2a)*	*Performance (grams/gal./day HC^2b)*	*Design (Minimum Working Capacity)*	*General*	*Pressure Relief Valve Minimum (kPa)*	*Meets Fuel Injection Definition or Equivalent Performance Standard (grams HC^2b/hour)*
				Canister (g/gal)⁴	Carbon (g/l)⁵
2018 and 2019	10.0⁶	0.70	0.25	3.8	94	65 percent reduction from uncontrolled HC emissions	7.35	0.4
2020 and Later	5.0⁶,⁷	0.70	0.25	3.8	94	65 percent reduction from uncontrolled HC emissions	7.35	0.4
Test Procedure	TP-1504⁸ or SAE J1737⁸	TP-1504⁸	TP-1503⁹	TP-902 Attachment 1	ASTM D5228-92¹⁰	TP-1503⁹	TP-1505¹¹	TP-1502⁹

Notes
¹ The following fuel hose standards also apply to auxiliary engines on SIMW using > 30 kW SIME. The fuel hose permeation standards do not apply to under the cowl fuel lines. As an alternative to 40 C.F.R., § 1060.515 (2008), component manufacturers can test following SAE, Test Procedure to Determine the Hydrocarbon Losses from Fuel Tubes, Hoses, Fittings, and Fuel Line Assemblies by Recirculation (May 2013), SAE J1737.
^2a Reactive Organic Gas (ROG).
^2b Hydrocarbon (HC).
³ For non-canister vented systems, a venting control efficiency standard of 65 percent must be met. To determine the venting control efficiency, a venting control test must be performed following 40 C.F.R., § 1060.525 (2008), (or TP-1503, if applicable) with E10 CERT fuel and then compared against an identical uncontrolled venting test. Alternatively, an estimate of uncontrolled venting can be calculated using the fuel tank vapor generation equation (6) in Reddy, Prediction of Fuel Vapor Generation from a Vehicle Fuel Tank as a Function of Fuel RVP and Temperature (Nov. 2004), SAE Technical Paper Series 892089.
⁴ Grams of vapor storage capacity per gallon of nominal fuel tank capacity.
⁵ Grams per liter of carbon working capacity with minimum carbon volume of 0.040 liters per gallon of nominal fuel tank capacity. The carbon canister must have a minimum effective length-to-diameter ratio of 3.5 and the vapor flow must be directed with the intent of using the whole carbon bed.
⁶ Starting with MY 2018 and thereafter, if the Executive Officer determines that all of the following criteria are met:
1. That a 5.0 g/m²/day fuel hose has been certified, and
2. That a certified 5.0 g/m²/day fuel hose is commercially available in common sizes, then the fuel hose permeation standard will change to 5.0 g/m²/day, effective no earlier than MY 2020 or two years after the finding.
⁷ Using a test temperature of 40°C. As an alternative to 40 C.F.R., § 1060.515 (2008), component manufacturers can test following SAE, Test Procedure to Determine the Hydrocarbon Losses from Fuel Tubes, Hoses, Fittings, and Fuel Line Assemblies by Recirculation (May 2013), SAE J1737.
⁸ Using a test fuel of either E10 CERT or CE 10. As an alternative for fuel tank testing, component manufacturers can certify at 1.4 grams/m²/day at 40°C.
⁹ Using E10 CERT fuel.
¹⁰ ASTM, Standard Test Method for Determination of Butane Working Capacity of Activated Carbon (2010), ASTM D5228-92, West Conshohocken, PA;
¹¹ As an alternative to TP-1503 testing for pressure relief valves, component manufacturers can perform a leak test performance test of the pressure relief valve following TP-1505. A SIMW using a sealed evaporative control system to a positive pressure of at least 7.35kPa (1.05 PSI)] will be deemed compliant with the 65 percent HC reduction requirement. The pressure relief valve must also be tested and pass TP-1505 durability requirements.

Evaporative Emissions Design Standards for Nontrailerable > 30 kW SIMW Table

			*Diurnal Requirement: Canister*	Diurnal Requirement: Non-Canister³
*MY Effective Date*	*Fuel Hose Permeation¹ (grams/m²/day ROG^2a)*	*Fuel Tank Permeation (grams/m²/day ROG^2a)*	*Performance (grams/gal./day HC^2b)*	*Design (Minimum Working Capacity)*	*General*	*Pressure Relief Valve Minimum (kPa)*	*Meets Fuel Injection Definition or Equivalent Performance Standard (grams HC^2b/hour)*
				Canister (g/gal)⁴	Carbon (g/l)⁵
2018 and 2019	10.0⁶	0.70	0.25	1.5	94	65 percent reduction from uncontrolled HC emissions	7.35	0.4
2020 and Later	5.0⁶,⁷	0.70	0.25	1.5	94	65 percent reduction from uncontrolled HC emissions	7.35	0.4
Test Procedure	TP-1504⁸ or SAE J1737⁸	TP-1504⁸	TP-1503⁹	TP-902 Attachment 1	ASTM D5228-92¹⁰	TP-1503⁹	TP-1505¹¹	TP-1502¹²

Notes
¹ The following fuel hose standards also apply to auxiliary engines on SIMW using > 30 kW SIME. The fuel hose permeation standards do not apply to under the cowl fuel lines. As an alternative to 40 C.F.R., § 1060.515 (2008), component manufacturers can test following SAE, Test Procedure to Determine the Hydrocarbon Losses from Fuel Tubes, Hoses, Fittings, and Fuel Line Assemblies by Recirculation (May 2013), SAE J1737.
^2a Reactive Organic Gas (ROG).
^2b Hydrocarbon (HC).
³ For non-canister vented systems, a venting control efficiency standard of 65 percent must be met. To determine the venting control efficiency, a venting control test must be performed following 40 C.F.R., § 1060.525 (2008), (or TP-1503, if applicable) with E10 CERT fuel and then compared against an identical uncontrolled venting test. Alternatively, an estimate of uncontrolled venting can be calculated using the fuel tank vapor generation equation (6) in Reddy, Prediction of Fuel Vapor Generation from a Vehicle Fuel Tank as a Function of Fuel RVP and Temperature (Nov. 2004), SAE Technical Paper Series 892089.
⁴ Grams of vapor storage capacity per gallon of nominal fuel tank capacity.
⁵ Grams per liter of carbon working capacity with minimum carbon volume of 0.016 liters per gallon of nominal fuel tank capacity. The carbon canister must have a minimum effective length-to-diameter ratio of 3.5 and the vapor flow must be directed with the intent of using the whole carbon bed.
⁶ Starting with MY 2018 and thereafter, if the Executive Officer determines that all of the following criteria are met:
1. That a 5.0 g/m²/day fuel hose has been certified, and
2. That a certified 5.0 g/m²/day fuel hose is commercially available in common sizes, then the fuel hose permeation standard will change to 5.0 g/m²/day, effective no earlier than MY 2020 or two years after the finding.
⁷ Using a test temperature of 40°C. As an alternative to 40 C.F.R., § 1060.515 (2008), component manufacturers can test following SAE, Test Procedure to Determine the Hydrocarbon Losses from Fuel Tubes, Hoses, Fittings, and Fuel Line Assemblies by Recirculation (May 2013), SAE J1737.
⁸ Using a test fuel of either E10 CERT or CE 10. As an alternative for fuel tank testing, component manufacturers can certify at 1.4 grams/m²/day at 40°C.
⁹ Using U.S. EPA certification gasoline with 9 RVP.
¹⁰ ASTM D5228-92(2010), Standard Test Method for Determination of Butane Working Capacity of Activated Carbon, ASTM International, West Conshohocken, PA, 2010
¹¹ As an alternative to TP-1503 testing for pressure relief valves, component manufacturers can perform a leak test performance test of the pressure relief valve following TP-1505. A SIMW using a sealed evaporative control system to a positive pressure of at least 7.35kPa (1.05PSI) will be deemed compliant with the 65 percent HC reduction requirement. The pressure relief valve must also be tested and pass TP-1505 durability requirements.
¹² Using E10 CERT fuel.

Alternative Evaporative Emissions Performance-Based Standard for > 30 kW SIMW Table

MY Effective Date	SIMW Type	Diurnal Standard (grams HC¹/day)

2018 and Later	All SIMW With Engines > 30kW	0.048 * Nominal Tank Volume (liters) + 0.97

	Test Procedure	TP-1501²
Notes

¹ Hydrocarbon (HC).

² Using E10 CERT fuel.

(b) All SIMW fuel systems and evaporative emissions control system components must be compatible with commercial pump fuels sold in California. They must be properly installed by an evaporative system builder for use in SIMW prior to being made available for sale in California.

(1)Deck Fill Plate Compatibility Standard. All deck fill plates on SIMW shall conform to all specifications for the filler pipe sealing surface in Figure 1of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) "Road vehicles- Filler pipes and openings of motor vehicle fuel tanks - Vapor recovery system" standard ISO-13331-1995(E) as adopted June 1, 1995. Alternative deck fill plate designs may be used if they provide a filler pipe sealing surface for a vapor recovery nozzle as defined in CP-201, section 4.7 (as incorporated by reference). Manufacturers who wish to use an alternative design must submit the design to ARB staff for an engineering analysis and obtain Executive Officer approval.

(2)California Fuel Compatibility Standard. All evaporative emissions control system components must be properly installed and must be compatible with all commercial pump fuels formulated for use in SIMW sold in California.

(3)Fuel Cap, Vents, and Carbon Canisters Requirements. All SIMW must comply with the design requirements for fuel caps, vents, and carbon canisters in 40 C.F.R., § 1060.101, subd. (f)(1) (2008).

(4)Fuel Hose Fittings Requirements. All SIMW must comply with the design requirements for fuel-line fittings in 40 C.F.R., § 1060.101, subd. (f)(2) (2008).

(5)Refueling Requirements. All SIMW must comply with the design requirements for refueling in 40 C.F.R., § 1060.10, subd. (f)(3) (2008).

(6)Primer Bulb Requirements. All SIMW must comply with the design requirements for primer bulbs as specified in 40 C.F.R., § 1060 (2008).

Compatibility Standards Table

MY Effective Date	SIMW Type	Compatibility Standard¹	Standard Reference

2018 and Later	All Trailerable SIMW With Engines > 30kW	Deck Fill Plate	Cal. Code Regs., tit.13, § 2235

¹ This requirement does not apply to personal watercraft.

(c) Beginning with MY 2018, if the Executive Officer determines that a fuel hose specified in Evaporative Emissions Design Standards for Trailerable > 30 kW SIMW Table and/or Evaporative Emissions Design Standards for Nontrailerable > 30 kW SIMW Table meets the following criteria:

(1) That a 5.0 g/m²/day fuel hose has been certified, and (2) That a certified 5.0 g/m²/day fuel hose is commercially available in common sizes, then the fuel hose permeation standard will change to 5.0 g/m²/day with a test temperature of 40°C, effective no earlier than MY 2020 or two years after the determination by the Executive Officer.

(1) In determining whether the fuel hose specified in the Evaporative Emissions Design Standards for Trailerable > 30 kW SIMW Table and/or Evaporative Emissions Design Standards for Nontrailerable > 30 kW SIMW Table meets the criteria of section (b), the Executive Officer shall also verify that the fuel hose:

(A) Has passed U.S. Coast Guard flammability and fire tests as specified in 33 Code of Federal Regulations, section 183.590 (May 1987), which is hereby incorporated by reference.

(B) Has met standard H24 as published by the American Boat and Yacht Council (July 2012), which is hereby incorporated by reference.

(C) Is available in common sizes for marine fuel systems.

(D) Is flexible so as to allow proper steering control when installed on SIMW with outboard engines.

(E) Meets UV resistance requirements, as determined by ASTM Test Method D 1148 - 07a (2007), which is incorporated herein by reference.

(F) Is resistant to kinks and other restrictions, or flexible.

(G) Liner will remain intact and not split, separate or collapse under marine operating conditions.

(H) Properly seals when attached to common marine barbs and other connectors or fittings.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 13, § 2855

1. New section filed 2-8-2016; operative 4-1-2016 (Register 2016, No. 7).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 39600, 39601, 43013, 43018, 43101, 43102 and 43104, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 43013, 43017, 43018, 43101, 43102, 43104, 43105, 43150, 43151, 43152, 43153, 43154, 43205.5, 43210, 43210.5, 43211 and 43212, Health and Safety Code.

1. New section filed 2-8-2016; operative 4/1/2016 (Register 2016, No. 7).