Comment submitted by Ford Motor Company
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Summary: Ford Motor Company supports the EPA's proposed revisions to the Tier 4 criteria pollutant standards, specifically endorsing the addition of NMOG+NOx bins and the continued use of a Tier 3 Averaging, Banking, and Trading fleet. The company also advocates for regulatory flexibility regarding California OBD requirements and highlights technical challenges related to gasoline particulate filter back pressure.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) hereby submits our comments (attached) on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Proposed Revision of Tier 4 Criteria Pollutant Standards, Part 1: Amendments to Phase-In Schedule for Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles, 91 Fed. Reg. 28,463 (May 18, 2026). We appreciate the opportunity to comment as well as EPA’s consideration of the comments.