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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".05" citation="COMAR 11.21.02.05" title_num="11" subtitle_num="21" chapter_num="02" heading="Emissions Test Procedure.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>The emissions test shall be conducted in accordance with the procedures described in SAE J1667.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>The general procedures for a valid emissions test in accordance with SAE J1667 are as follows:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Before testing, verify that the emissions test equipment meets the requirements under Regulation .07 of this chapter;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Before initiating the test, determine that all accessories and any engine braking devices are turned off;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Determine that the engine speed governor is in proper operating condition by:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Inquiring of the diesel vehicle operator whether the governor is in proper operating condition, and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Instructing the operator, with the transmission in either neutral (with the clutch disengaged if so equipped) or in park, to gradually increase the engine speed; then, if the engine speed increases uncontrollably, the diesel vehicle operator shall be instructed to immediately release the accelerator pedal and fuel supply to the engine, and discontinue emission testing of any vehicle with a dysfunctional engine speed governor;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Perform the emissions test on at least one exhaust pipe in accordance with SAE J1667.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>The owner or driver of the diesel vehicle that receives an emissions test shall be provided with the results in writing, in percent opacity, upon completion of the emissions test in this chapter.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>