🚗Proposed Rule for Pennsylvania Vehicle Emission Standards
Air Plan Approval; Pennsylvania; Motor Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Program Certification for Moderate Nonattainment Under the 2015 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards
Summary
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a state implementation plan (SIP) revision submitted by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. This SIP revision addresses Clean Air Act (CAA) requirements for the enactment of a Basic vehicle emissions inspection and maintenance (I/M) program for the five counties comprising the Pennsylvania portion of the Philadelphia-Wilmington- Atlantic City, PA-NJ-MD-DE Moderate nonattainment area (Philadelphia nonattainment area) for the 2015 8-hour ozone national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS).
Agencies
- Environmental Protection Agency
Business Impact
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The text details a proposed rule for Pennsylvania's vehicle emissions inspection and maintenance program, which has compliance and regulatory requirements impacting businesses involved in vehicle maintenance, inspection, and emissions control. Companies in the automotive sector may need to adapt their operations to comply with the new standards set under the Clean Air Act.