Yes.
And the EPA test shift points are definitely non-eco: no short shifting; no coasting is permitted; and the test (dyno) driver can't shift to top gear once up to cruising speed (if below the top gear threshold). All of which makes it generally easier to beat a manual car's EPA rating by a wider margin than an automatic's rating.
See:
http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...ing-27416.html