See my previous posting, which cites the current EPA and California regulations, and if you’re really into the history, the EPA’s on-board diagnostic systems final rule, 58 FR 9468 (Feb. 19, 1993) (116 MB PDF), and the legislative history for the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 § 207, Pub. L. No. 101-549, 104 Stat. 2399, 2481-2483.
I put clear blue tape over Amber's now green n dim . No head out window and we've no emissions . Been there done that . Now back in SE Usa no emissions . No exhaust leaks ever Unless 10 footers in trunk whilst open driving SM-A715F ?