This site is specifically for the American V-Twin industry since this segment faces challenges unique from the rest of the motorcycle industry. Look for upcoming information on key issues such as, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and California Air Resources Board (CARB) emissions standards; sound limits and equipment requirements.

The MIC works relentlessly to promote and protect the motorcycle industry by negotiating with government agencies, raising public awareness of motorcycling and generating market data.

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These are just a few of the actions and benefits!

• Supported adoption of an EPA and CARB standards that won't force catalyst technology on all models.
• Supported exemption for small volume manufacturers from the stringent Tier 2 EPA and CARB emission standards
• Supported exemptions for custom/kit bikes and display bikes from EPA emissions standards
• Proposed the recently adopted EPA engine certification program for individuals, small volume manufacturers, and custom built motorcycles
• Supported the delay of the EPA on-highway tank and fuel line permeation standards until 2010 for small volume manufacturers
• Provides members with easy access to and assistance in "de-coding" motorcycle state and federal regulations
• Provides quarterly cruiser retail sales by brand

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V-Twin Committee

Press Releases

>	The Motorcycle Industry Council American V-Twin Committee Reports Progress on EPA Engine Certification Program and In-Use Sound Test Procedure
>	EPA Adopts Engine Certification Option, Based on MIC's Proposal
>	Certification Procedure for Highway Motorcycle Engines, CISD-06-15 (MC)
>	MIC American V-Twin Committee Addresses The Urgent Need For An EPA Engine Certification Program
>	MIC Board of Directors Unanimously Approves Formation of American V-Twin Committee
>	American V-Twin Committee Introduced at Open Forum in Cincinnati
>	The MIC American V-Twin Committee Meets to Act on Emissions, Noise and Other Issues Facing this Segment
>	Five Members Added to MIC American V-Twin Committee

Exhaust and Permeation Emissions Regulations

>	CARB Aftermarket Critical Emission Control Parts Procedures, Adopted January 22, 2009 (pdf)
>	CARB Aftermarket Critical Emission Control Parts Procedures, Adopted January 22, 2009
>	EPA Emissions Regulations U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on-highway motorcycle emissions regulations, certification and compliance.
>	EPA Engine Certification Guidance Letter Dear Manufacturer Letter CISD-06-15 entitled, "Certification Procedure for Highway Motorcycle Engines".
>	EPA Guidance Letters
>	California Air Resources Board (CARB) On-Highway Motorcycle Emissions Regulations

Equipment Standards and Customs Regulations

>	Federal NHTSA Motorcycles and Scooter Importation and Certification FAQ's

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