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Compliance Reporting for All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) and Dirt Bikes

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For all nonroad, see:
  • Nonroad Vehicles and Engines

Once you have received your certificate of conformity, follow these steps to submit required compliance reports.

STEP 1: Confirm that you have access to Engines and Vehicles Compliance Information System (EV-CIS).

You must register with EPA to gain access to EV-CIS for the specific manufacturer code for which you are seeking certification.
  • How to register for EV-CIS
You must also set up an account with EPA to establish the necessary EV-CIS roles.
  • Account setup for EV-CIS

STEP 2: Update manufacturer information in EV-CIS.

To update information, users must have the "Maintain Manufacturer Information" role in EV-CIS. Otherwise, users will only be able to view  the information.

Information to Update
Updates include (but are not limited to):
  • Industry sector(s);
  • Addresses;
  • Contacts and Industry/Compliance Programs;
  • Test labs; and
  • Notification email addresses (used for EV-CIS' broadcast notifications).

STEP 3: Review all applicable regulations.

Regulations provide requirements for certification and compliance.

Regulations
Review the following:
  • 40 CFR Part 1051
    Control of emissions from recreational engines and vehicles.
  • 40 CFR Part 1065
    Engine testing procedures.
  • 40 CFR Part 1068
    General compliance provisions for highway, stationary, and nonroad programs.
Selected Guidance Letters
Review selected guidance letters:
  • Changes in Submission Process of Emissions-Related Defect and Recall Reports under 40 CFR Part 1068, Subpart F (pdf) (1 pg, 67 K,B August 1, 2016)
To search all guidance letters, go to:
  • EPA's Transportation and Air Quality Document Index System (DIS)

STEP 4: Prepare compliance reporting materials.

Download and complete the materials below.

Compliance Reporting Materials
  • Template for Annual Production Report
  • Report forms and guidance for defects and recalls under 40 CFR Part 1068, Subpart F
  • Template for Replacement Engine Exemption Report

STEP 5: Submit the completed applicable compliance reporting materials in EV-CIS.

Login to EV-CIS through the CDX portal: Central Data Exchange (CDX)

Click the applicable industry role on the MyCDX homepage.

Submit the completed applicable compliance reporting materials by the required deadlines.

STEP 6: Confirm that your submission(s) from Step 5 were accepted by EV-CIS.

Within a few minutes of all submissions, the submitter will receive a notification in their CDX inbox indicating whether the submission was accepted or rejected.

To access your CDX inbox, click the "Inbox" link on the left navigation bar of the MyCDX homepage.

Vehicle and Engine Certification

  • Onroad
  • Nonroad
  • EV-CIS
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Last updated on March 20, 2025
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