🚗Texas EPA Approves Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Program
Air Plan Approval; Texas; Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Plan for Bexar County
Summary
Pursuant to the Federal Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving revisions to the Texas State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted to the EPA by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ or State) on December 18, 2023. The SIP revisions address Control of Air Pollution from Motor Vehicles and establish a Motor Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) program for the San Antonio ozone nonattainment area. The revisions also update definitions and address options for displaying a vehicle's registration as proof of compliance with I/M requirements. Additionally, this final action terminates the EPA's requirement to promulgate a Federal Implementation Plan (FIP) for a Basic I/M program in the San Antonio nonattainment area.
Agencies
- Environmental Protection Agency
Business Impact
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The text outlines regulatory changes to the vehicle inspection and maintenance program in Texas, affecting business owners involved in automotive service and repairs, as it directly relates to compliance requirements under the Clean Air Act. The establishment of fees and inspections impacts financial planning for these businesses.