OAR 340-257-0090: ZEV Credit Bank and Reporting

(1) Beginning model year 2009, each intermediate volume and large volume manufacturer of ZEVs, ATPZEVs, PZEVs, and TZEVs may open an account in the ZEV Credit Bank operated by DEQ. (2) In order to generate and deposit credits for vehicles delivered for sale in Oregon during the 1999 through 2005 model years, a manufacturer must open an account with the ZEV Credit Bank and submit an appropriate Notice of Generation to DEQ on or before September 1, 2006. (3) Manufacturers wishing to claim ZEV credits must use the format and process contained in CARB’s Manufacturer’s Advisory Correspondence (MAC) 2011-02 for reporting and tracking ZEV deliveries and placements, unless this division specifies different requirements. DEQ will follow CARB’s procedures contained in that MAC for tracking and recording ZEV sales and credits. (4) Except as provided in section (2) of this rule, annually each manufacturer must submit to DEQ a Notice of Credit Generation or Notice of Credit Transfer to or from another manufacturer. Credits generated or acquired must be reported to DEQ on or before September 1 following the close of the model year in which the qualifying vehicle was produced and delivered for sale in Oregon. (5) To deposit credits into the ZEV Credit Bank, a manufacturer must submit a Notice of Credit Generation to DEQ. The Notice of Generation must include the following: (a) For ZEVs delivered for sale in Oregon: (A) Manufacturer’s ZEV Credit Bank account identifier; (B) Model year of vehicle qualifying for credit; (C) CARB Executive Order number; (D) ZEV Tier type (NEV, 0, I, II, III for California, III for Section 177 states); (E) Vehicle identification number (only through model year 2017); and (F) Date the vehicle was delivered for sale in Oregon. (b) For model years through 2017, ZEVs placed in service in Oregon, all information listed under subsection (6)(a) of this rule, plus the following: (A) Date the vehicle was placed in service, and (B) Whether the vehicle was placed in service with an option to purchase or lease the vehicle. (c) For ATPZEVs and PZEVs delivered for sale in Oregon: (A) Vehicle certification class (ATPZEV or PZEV); (B) Manufacturer’s ZEV Credit Bank account identification; (C) Model year of vehicle(s); (D) For ATPZEVs, the Federal test group; (E) The CARB Executive Order number; (F) Number of vehicles delivered; (d) For TZEVs delivered for sale in Oregon: (A) Manufacturer’s ZEV Credit Bank account identifier; (B) Model year of vehicle qualifying for credit; (C) CARB Executive Order number; (D) Date the vehicle was delivered for sale in Oregon, and (6) The number of the credits generated and deposited for each qualifying vehicle must be the number of qualifying vehicles multiplied by the applicable multiplier specified in CCR, Title 13, sections 1962, 1962.1, 1962.2, or 1962.4 as appropriate, except the multiplier applied to vehicles produced and delivered for sale in Oregon from January 1, 1999 to January 13, 2004 will be the highest applicable multiplier used by the CARB for the period January 1, 1999 to January 13, 2004. (7) A vehicle equivalent credit does not constitute or convey a property right. (8) A manufacturer with an account in the ZEV Credit Bank may acquire credits from another manufacturer with an account in the ZEV Credit Bank. However, if the credits are to be used for future compliance with the ZEV sales requirement at CCR Title 13, section 1962.1, 1962.2, or 1962.4, the transaction must be recorded in the ZEV Credit Bank and certified by both parties to the transaction. (9) A manufacturer may deposit into its account in the ZEV Credit Bank a number of credits equal to its California credit balance at the beginning of the 2009 model year. The transferred credit balance will be multiplied by the number of new motor vehicles registered in Oregon, and divided by the number of new motor vehicles registered in California. The proportion of new motor vehicles in Oregon and California will be determined by the average number of vehicles registered in model years 2003 through 2005, or by the average number of vehicles registered in model year 2009. The deposit may be made only after all credit obligations for model years 2008 and earlier have been satisfied in California. (10) Each manufacturer with a ZEV Credit Bank account under this rule must report to DEQ the following information: (a) By May 1, 2009, the total number of PC and LDT1 vehicles produced and delivered for sale in Oregon and California for 2003 through 2005 model years; or (b) By May 1, 2009, the total projected number of PC and LDT1 vehicles to be produced and delivered for sale in Oregon and California during model year 2009 and, by March 1, 2010, the actual number of 2009 model year PC and LDT1 vehicles produced and delivered for sale in Oregon and California; and (c) By May 1, 2009, provide DEQ with the total number of banked California credits after all 2008 model year and earlier obligations have been met. (11) A manufacturer electing to deposit credits under section (9) of this rule must offer for sale in Oregon in model years 2009 through 2011 any PZEV, ATPZEV or ZEV, except Type III ZEVs, that it offers for sale in California during the same period. (12) Beginning with the model year 2022, any manufacturer that produces on-road vehicles over 8,500 pounds GVWR may generate, bank, and trade ZEV and NZEV credits as required under 13 CCR Section 1963.2. (13) Violations of failing to meet the zero-emission vehicle credit and debit requirements pursuant to 13 CCR Section 1962.4 will be determined on a per ZEV value basis for every ZEV deficit that is not balanced by the end of the specified time allowed under 13 CCR Section 1962.4(h)(2). [NOTE: View a copy of CARB’s Manufacturer’s Advisory Correspondence (MAC) 2011-02 by clicking on the “Tables” link below.] [ED. NOTE: To view attachments referenced in rule text, click here to view rule.]