# Minor Amendments to Inspection/Maintenance Program Requirements
> **Rule** · Direct final rule. · Published 1996-09-23 · Effective 1996-11-22 · 61 FR 49680
## Document
- **Document number:** 96-23652
- **Category:** air-emissions
- **Federal Register citation:** 61 FR 49680
- **CFR reference:** 40 CFR 51
- **Publication date:** 1996-09-23
- **Effective date:** 1996-11-22
- **EPA docket:** FRL-5610-4
## Abstract

This rule changes a provision of the federal vehicle inspection and maintenance (I/M) rules relating to motorist compliance enforcement mechanisms for pre-existing programs. The current rule limits the use of pre-existing enforcement mechanisms, other than denial of vehicle registration, to those geographic areas previously subject to the I/M program. This rule change allows states to employ such effective pre-existing enforcement mechanisms as sticker enforcement in any area in the state adopting an I/M program. This amendment is consistent with the relevant requirements of the Clean Air Act. These changes will not result in any change in health and environmental benefits.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1996/09/23/96-23652/minor-amendments-to-inspectionmaintenance-program-requirements)
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