Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Massachusetts and New Hampshire; Enhanced Motor Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Program
air-emissions · Rule · Published 2013-01-25 · Effective 2013-03-26 · MA · 78 FR 5292
Document
Document number
2013-00929
Federal Register citation
78 FR 5292
CFR reference
40 CFR 52
Type
Rule
Action
Direct final rule.
Category
air-emissions
Publication date
2013-01-25
Effective date
2013-03-26
State
MA
EPA docket
EPA-R01-OAR-2009-0433
Abstract
EPA is approving State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the State of New Hampshire. These revisions include regulations to update the enhanced motor vehicle inspection and maintenance (I/M) programs in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. The revised programs in Massachusetts and New Hampshire include a test and repair network for an on-board diagnostic (OBD2) testing program for model year 1996 and newer vehicles. The intended effect of this action is to approve the revised programs into the Massachusetts and New Hampshire SIPs. This action is being taken in accordance with the Clean Air Act.