Air Plan Approval; Rhode Island; Enhanced Motor Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Program
air-emissions · Rule · Published 2017-11-14 · Effective 2018-01-16 · RI · 82 FR 52655
Document
Document number
2017-24541
Federal Register citation
82 FR 52655
CFR reference
40 CFR 52
Type
Rule
Action
Direct final rule.
Category
air-emissions
Publication date
2017-11-14
Effective date
2018-01-16
State
RI
EPA docket
EPA-R01-OAR-2009-0436
Abstract
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the State of Rhode Island. These revisions include regulations to update the enhanced motor vehicle inspection and maintenance (I/M) program in Rhode Island. The revised program includes a test and repair network consisting of on-board diagnostic (OBD2) testing for model year 1996 and newer vehicles and tailpipe exhaust test, using a dynamometer, for model year 1995 and older vehicles. The intended effect of this action is to approve the revised program into the Rhode Island SIP. This action is being taken in accordance with the Clean Air Act (CAA).