Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality State Implementation Plans; Louisiana: Motor Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Program
air-emissions · Rule · Published 2002-09-26 · Effective 2002-09-26 · LA · 67 FR 60594
Document
Document number
02-24338
Federal Register citation
67 FR 60594
CFR reference
40 CFR 52
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
air-emissions
Publication date
2002-09-26
Effective date
2002-09-26
State
LA
EPA docket
LA-61-2-7566
Abstract
The EPA is approving a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Louisiana establishing a Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Program for the Baton Rouge nonattainment area. EPA proposed approval of the I/M SIP revision on July 2, 2002. The program consists of On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) testing for all 1996 and newer vehicles, plus antitampering and a gas cap pressure test for all applicable vehicles. Final approval of this SIP will eliminate the sanction clock that was stayed on August 10, 1999, with an interim final determination that the State had more likely than not cured the deficiencies that prompted the original disapproval. Pursuant to section 553(d) of the Administrative Procedure Act, EPA finds good cause to make this action effective immediately.