Apparently the EL is US compliant. Just not sold here! I searched and found this out on the forums

https://honda-tech.com/forums/acura-tl-rl-zdx-17/acura-1-6-el-legal-us-1170648/
https://honda-tech.com/forums/general-discussion-debate-40/import-acura-1-6-el-2946638/