### Question
Can you define what emerging technology means?


### Answer
**Emerging technology** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 16131*:

> a technology that is not certified or verified by the Administrator or the California Air Resources Board but for which an approvable application and test plan has been submitted for verification to the Administrator or the California Air Resources Board

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 16131*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 149-ENERGY POLICY, 2005 > SUBCHAPTER VII-VEHICLES AND FUELS > Part F-Diesel Emissions Reduction**

