40 CFR §205.160-7
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- (a)If an SEA failure occurs according to paragraph (b) of § 205.160-6, the Administrator may require that any or all vehicles of that category, configuration or configuration subgroup produced at that plant be tested before distribution in commerce.
- (b)The Administrator will notify the manufacturer in writing of his intent to require continued testing of vehicles under paragraph (a) of this section.
- (c)The manufacturer may request a hearing on the issues of whether the SEA was conducted properly; whether the criteria for SEA failure have been met; and the appropriateness or scope of a continued testing order. If a hearing is requested, the hearing will begin no later than 15 days after the date on which the Administrator received the hearing request. Neither the request for a hearing nor the fact that a hearing is in progress will affect the responsibility of the manufacturer to commence and continue testing required by the Administrator pursuant to paragraph (a) of this section.
- (d)Any tested vehicle which demonstrates conformance with the applicable standard may be distributed into commerce.
- (e)Any distribution into commerce of a vehicle which does not comply with the applicable standard is a prohibited act.