SB 1298
An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in inspection of vehicles, further providing for prohibition on expenditures for emission inspection program.
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Bill overview
This bill modifies Pennsylvania’s vehicle inspection regulations. It establishes exemptions for newer vehicles from emission inspections for five years, and requires a one-time exemption certificate. Furthermore, it proposes a phased removal of counties from the enhanced vehicle emission inspection and maintenance program, based on population thresholds, with the goal of reducing expenditures on this program. The bill also addresses gas cap testing for certain vehicles and requires notification of relevant legislative bodies regarding revised state implementation plans.
Key provisions
- Establishes a five-year exemption from emission inspections for newest model year vehicles.
- Requires a one-time certificate of exemption for vehicles exempt from emission inspections.
- Exempts vehicles manufactured without a gas cap from gas cap testing.
- Proposes the removal of specific counties from the enhanced vehicle emission inspection and maintenance program based on population.
- Requires the Department of Environmental Protection to initiate a revised state implementation plan to remove counties from the enhanced program.
- Sets deadlines for submitting the revised state implementation plan to the EPA.
- Mandates notification of key legislative committees and publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin regarding plan revisions.
- Addresses potential federal funding implications related to the removal of counties from the enhanced program.
Who is affected
- Vehicle owners in Pennsylvania
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