# Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; New Mexico; Albuquerque/Bernalillo County: Motor Vehicle Inspection
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2012-10-31 · Effective 2012-12-05 · 77 FR 65821
## Document
- **Document number:** 2012-26677
- **Category:** air-emissions
- **Federal Register citation:** 77 FR 65821
- **CFR reference:** 40 CFR 52
- **Publication date:** 2012-10-31
- **Effective date:** 2012-12-05
- **State:** NM
- **EPA docket:** EPA-R06-OAR-2011-0695
## Abstract

EPA is finalizing approval of revisions from the Governor of New Mexico to the State Implementation Plan for Air Quality for the City of Albuquerque/Bernalillo County area pursuant to the Clean Air Act. The revision includes addition of emissions inspections for 1998 and newer diesel vehicles less than 10,001 pounds and all gasoline/ electric hybrid vehicles; changes test frequency for some model year vehicles; allows motorists that are financially incapable of paying for certain repairs to apply for a time extension; makes minor test procedure changes; codifies certain regulatory language from the VPMD Procedures Manual; reorganizes 20.11.100 NMAC; and makes numerous non- substantive changes to clarify and improve readability of these rules. This action is being taken under the Clean Air Act (the Act).

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/10/31/2012-26677/approval-and-promulgation-of-implementation-plans-new-mexico-albuquerquebernalillo-county-motor)
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