No, the EPA does not dictate compliance measres, just the standards that have to be met, recordkeeping to demonstrate compliance, and what reports have to be submitted.
That said, they are quite aware of what emissions controls are available at any given time.
Soon or later the question becomes: "Is a tiny amount of environmental improvement (so tiny it is not likely to be measureable) worth sacrificing a lot of MPG?"
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