🚗Rhode Island's Motor Vehicle Inspection Program Amendments Proposal
Air Plan Approval; Rhode Island; Amendments to Motor Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Program
Summary
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management Office of Air Resources on December 20, 2023, that includes an amended regulation for the Enhanced Motor Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) program in Rhode Island. Overall, the submittal removes obsolete references, adds definitions, and clarifies the Rhode Island I/M program requirements, which consist primarily of conducting Onboard Diagnostics (OBD) testing. The intended effect of this action is to propose approval of the State's amended I/M program regulation into the Rhode Island SIP. This action is being taken under the Clean Air Act (CAA). EPA has evaluated the SIP revision and has preliminarily determined the changes will not impact emissions under the Rhode Island I/M program. EPA is proposing to conclude that approval of the SIP revision will not interfere with attainment or maintenance of any National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) or with any other applicable requirement of the CAA. Therefore, EPA is proposing to determine that Rhode Island's December 20, 2023, SIP revision is consistent with the applicable provisions of the CAA.
Agencies
- Environmental Protection Agency
Business Impact
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The content concerns amendments to the Rhode Island Motor Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Program, which may affect compliance requirements for businesses involved in vehicle emissions testing, repair services, and related sectors. The revision removes outdated regulations, potentially streamlining processes and impacting operational costs for businesses in the automotive sector.