1. (a) The exhaust emissions from new 1975 through 1978 model-year gasoline-fueled passenger cars having an engine displacement of 50 cubic inches or greater, subject to registration and sold and registered in this state, shall not exceed:

   Exhaust Emission Standards (grams per mile)

   Model Year

   Hydrocarbons

   Carbon Monoxide

   Oxides of Nitrogen

   1975

   0.9^*

   9.0

   2.0

   1976

   0.9^*

   9.0

   2.0

   1977

   0.41

   9.0

   1.5

   1978

   0.41

   9.0

   1.5

   * Hydrocarbon emissions from limited-production passenger cars shall not exceed 1.5 grams per mile.

2. (b) The test procedures for determining compliance with these standards are set forth in “California Exhaust Emission Standards and Test Procedures for 1975 through 1978 Model Passenger Cars, Light-Duty Trucks, and Medium-Duty Vehicles,” adopted by the State Board, February 19, 1975, as last amended June 8, 1977.
3. (c) This regulation shall remain in effect until December 31, 1983, and as of that date is repealed unless a later regulation deletes or extends that date. Notwithstanding the repeal or expiration of this regulation on December 31, 1983, the provisions of the regulation as they existed prior to such repeal or expiration shall continue to be operative and effective for those events occurring prior to the repeal or expiration.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 39600 and 39601, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 39002, 39003, 43000, 43100 and 43104, Health and Safety Code.