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Compliance Reporting for Non-Electric Motorcycles

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For all onroad, see:
  • Onroad Vehicles & 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 EV-CIS.

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

STEP 2: Update manufacturer information in EV-CIS.

To update information, users must have the "Maintain Manufacturer Information" role in the EV-CIS system. 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's broadcast notifications).

STEP 3: Review all applicable regulations.

Regulations provide requirements for certification and compliance.

Regulations
Review the following:
  • 40 CFR Part 85
    Control of air pollution from mobile sources.
  • 40 CFR Part 86
    Control of emissions from new and in-use highway vehicles and engines.
Selected Guidance Letters
Review selected guidance letters:
  • Changes in Submission Process of Emissions-Related Defect and Recall Reports under 40 CFR Part 85, Subparts S and T (PDF)(1 pg, 67 K, August 15, 2016, About PDF)
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 85, Subparts S and T

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

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

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.

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  • EV-CIS
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Last updated on December 3, 2024
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