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CFR > Title 40 - Protection of Environment > CHAPTER I—ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY > SUBCHAPTER Q—ENERGY POLICY (Parts 600–611) > PART 610—FUEL ECONOMY RETROFIT DEVICES > SUBPART B—Evaluation Criteria for the Preliminary Analysis (§610.20 to §610.25) > 610.24—Validity of test data.

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610.24—Validity of test data.

The Administrator will make a determination as to the validity of manufacturer-furnished test data on the basis of:
(a) The correlation between the test procedures used by the manufacturer or testing agent and the procedures prescribed in subpart D;
(b) The choice of test vehicle(s) as representative of the manufacturer's claim for operation and/or principles of operation;
(c) The degree of control exercised over ambient and operating conditions in the tests, including vehicle calibrations;
(d) Accuracy and precision of the measurement techniques and instrumentation used in the tests;
(e) Disclosure of all test data acquired on the device, whether representing positive, negative, or inconclusive results;
(f) Qualifications and independence of the testing agent; and
(g) The extent to which test data include evaluation of the durability of the device, or its effect on vehicle durability.
The Administrator will make a determination as to the validity of manufacturer-furnished test data on the basis of:
(a) The correlation between the test procedures used by the manufacturer or testing agent and the procedures prescribed in subpart D;
(b) The choice of test vehicle(s) as representative of the manufacturer's claim for operation and/or principles of operation;
(c) The degree of control exercised over ambient and operating conditions in the tests, including vehicle calibrations;
(d) Accuracy and precision of the measurement techniques and instrumentation used in the tests;
(e) Disclosure of all test data acquired on the device, whether representing positive, negative, or inconclusive results;
(f) Qualifications and independence of the testing agent; and
(g) The extent to which test data include evaluation of the durability of the device, or its effect on vehicle durability.
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