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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 96-439d

[26 Pa.B. 1221]

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§ 177.406.  Tools and equipment.

   (a)  General requirements. Official emission inspection stations shall have tools and equipment in good, satisfactory operating condition to be able to conduct emission inspections upon a subject vehicle. Tools required shall include the following:

   (1)  Portable light.

   (2)  Socket set.

   (3)  Screw drivers (assorted).

   (4)  Floor jack.

   (5)  Pliers (assorted sizes).

   (6)  Floor stands (two).

   (7)  Tachometer.

   (8)  Vacuum gauge.

   (9)  Hand vacuum pump.

   (10)  Dwell meter.

   (11)  Timing light.

   (12)  Spark plug gapper.

   (13)  Propane enrichment set.

   (14)  Ohms resistance gauge.

   (15)  Wheel chocks.

   (16)  Approved emission inspection and maintenance textbooks/workbooks with supplements and current changes and approved handbooks and manuals.

   (17)  Exhaust emission analyzer approved by the Bureau and certified by the manufacturer as meeting or surpassing specifications set forth in subsection (b).

   (18)  PCV tester.

   (19)  Approved dynamometer, where applicable.

   (b)  Analyzer specifications. Exhaust emission analyzers approved by the Bureau shall meet the following requirements:

   (1)  Conform to BAR 90 and meet section 207b of the Federal Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C.A. § 7541(b)) warranty specifications.

   (2)  Conform with the following minimum automatic data collection (ADC) specifications:

   (i)  The ADC unit shall be completely compatible with the exhaust emission analyzer--bench portion.

   (ii)  There shall be an alpha-numeric keyboard capable of entering the following types of data for permanent transfer to a storage medium, and as set forth in subparagraph (ix). The system shall automatically enter data indicated--auto. Data shall be entered and stored to capture the following minimum information in the following steps:

   (A)  Date of test (Auto)--mandatory entry, field programmed by manufacturer.

   (B)  Station number (Auto)--mandatory entry, permanently set, 5 alpha-numeric characters, field programmed by manufacturer.

   (C)  Inspector number--mandatory entry, 9 numeric characters.

   (D)  Vehicle ID number--mandatory entry, Title number or VIN, maximum characters used is 26.

   (E)  Test type--mandatory entry, initial test indicator, retest indicator.

   (F)  Vehicle year or engine year--mandatory entry.

   (G)  Cylinder code--mandatory entry, indicator to key in number of cylinders on the vehicle; rotary engines shall be coded as 2 cylinder engines.

   (H)  Vehicle type--mandatory entry, two categories designated for: passenger cars and trucks under 6,000 pounds GVWR and trucks 6,000 to 9,000 pounds GVWR. At this segment of the emission inspection, the emission inspection inspector shall proceed with the hang-up check. Upon successful completion of this check, the test may no longer be aborted requiring the emission inspector to insert the tailpipe probe and activate the Pennsylvania emission test automatically selecting the HC and CO standard required, plus the rpm and CO2 values required. Sample collection shall require 17 seconds; validation of the sample shall require 5 seconds; and emission sampling immediately after validation shall require 10 seconds.

   (I)  Rpm reading (Auto)--actual reading, display suppressed during emission test.

   (J)  Hydrocarbon (HC, Auto)--reading in ppm, display suppressed during emission test.

   (K)  Carbon Monoxide (CO, Auto)--reading in %, display suppressed during emission test.

   (L)  Carbon Dioxide (CO2, Auto)--reading in %, display suppressed during emission test.

   (M)  Invalid Test (Auto)--display suppressed, during emission test.

   Four categories designated for:

   CO2 pass/rpm pass;

   CO2 pass/rpm fail;

   CO2 fail/rpm pass;

   CO2 fail/rpm fail.

   (N)  Pass/Fail (Auto)--display suppressed, during emission test.

   Four categories designated for:

   HC pass/CO pass;

   HC pass/CO fail;

   HC fail/CO pass;

   HC fail/CO fail.

The automatic test results (auto) suppressed during the Pennsylvania emission test may be displayed after the information is automatically stored. This is an optional feature which may be provided by the manufacturer.

   (O)  Emission inspection fee--mandatory entry.

   (P)  Emission adjustment or repair performed--adjustment or repair indicator (mandatory entry for retest entry, displayed only if retest is entered).

   (Q)  Waiver issued--Yes indicator or No indicator (mandatory entry for retest entry, displayed only if retest is entered).

   (R)  Sticker number or training number--mandatory entry for pass or if waiver used, 11 alpha-numeric characters (display and entry required for passing test or waiver).

   (S)  Manufacturer's ID (Auto)--2 alpha-numeric characters assigned by the Department.

   (iii)  Data shall be entered by a certified emission inspection inspector via the alpha-numeric keyboard in the sequence specified. Mandatory entry data shall be completed before being allowed to proceed to the next data entry item. Nonmandatory entry data are only required as specified. After completing the vehicle type entry the HC hang-up check shall be activated. Upon successful completion of this check the emission inspector may no longer abort the test and shall insert the probe into the subject vehicle's tailpipe and activate the Pennsylvania emission test. This shall automatically activate the collection, validation and emission sampling, and automatically key appropriate HC, CO, CO2 and rpm limits, for pass/fail and invalid test decisions. The entry items designated ''Display suppressed during emission test'' may not be shown on the display until the test is completed. Test data shall be automatically entered directly into storage and printed on the consumer reports. Data entry items designated ''field programmed by manufacturer'' shall be capable of programming changes to meet Emission I/M Program required changes.

   (iv)  The analyzer shall be capable of use as a diagnostic tool and shall also be capable of testing for rpm, HC, CO and CO2, providing corresponding screens for diagnostic use when not activated in the Pennsylvania emission test.

   (v)  The keyboard shall be designed to accommodate the working environment of inspection facilities and to allow for wearing of gloves and contact with grease and oil compounds. The unit shall have the capacity to accommodate 16 present emission standards which may be changed by regulation.

   (vi)  The keyboard shall provide a capability function so that as data is improperly entered it can be corrected. The automatically-auto-entered data may not be affected by this function.

   (vii)  Upon the activation of the Pennsylvania emission test, the automatic data collection unit shall automatically set the standard required for comparison as defined in § 177.204 (relating to emission standards). Standards shall be field programmed by the manufacturer.

   (viii)  The Pennsylvania Emission I/M program shall require two legible consumer reports including full test details as listed below:

Data Suggested Format
Date Date: month/day/year
02/23/95
Station Number Station #:
Inspector Number Inspector #:
Vehicle ID Number Vehicle ID #:
Rpm Reading Rpm:
HC Standard in PPM HC Std. PPM:
HC Test Reading in PPM HC Test PPM:
CO Standard in % CO Std. %:
CO Test Reading in % CO Test %:
CO2 Reading in % CO2 %:
Invalid Test CO2/rpm: (either invalid CO2 or rpm unstable)
Sticker Number Sticker #:
Total Cost Total Cost:
Certified Emission Inspector Signature:
   Inspector Sig.: ______

   For signature, data will be manually completed.

   (ix)  When the data is transferred from the storage medium, the unit shall provide the following test after loading the replacement storage medium.

   (A)  Record a predetermined test record as in subparagraph (ii) in which all number fields are filled with the number ''one'' and all alpha and alpha-numeric field are filled with the letter ''A.''

   (B)  Stop recording.

   (C)  Read the predetermined test record now on the storage medium.

   (D)  Compare the predetermined test record on the storage medium with the predetermined record in memory:

   (I)  Prohibit the instrument from further recording on the storage medium and cause the instrument to indicate this storage medium failure to the operator if the predetermined test record does not correspond directly to that in the memory.

   (II)  Permit the system to proceed if the predetermined test record in the storage medium corresponds directly to that in the memory.

   (x)  The HC hang-up reading in the sampling system may not exceed 20 ppm hexane before each test as measured by the analyzer zeroed on room air. The analyzer shall be designed for automatic HC hang-up checks of the sampling system using room air. The analyzer shall have a selector switch, button with indicator light labeled ''hang-up check'' or other equivalent display prompter/indicator. ''Hang-up'' activation shall cause the analyzer to automatically sample room air through the sample line and probe. The check system shall continue to sample room air until the HC response is below 20 ppm hexane. When the HC level stabilizes below this value, an indication that testing may begin shall be displayed. The analyzer shall be precluded from operating until the HC level is met. The analyzer shall also be locked out unless a successful hang-up check has been performed since the last activation of the test sequence or the HC analyzer has not experienced an HC level greater than that specified in this subparagraph.

   (xi)  Engine tachometer/idle lockout shall be treated as follows:

   (A)  A digital tachometer shall be integrated with the console for the purposes of measuring engine speed according to the number of cylinders indicated 1 through 12 cylinder vehicles, in the data entry section. The hook-up to the engine shall be by means of an inductive pick-up.

   (B)  The following table provides maximum engine rpms allowable according to number of cylinder:

   (I)  Maximum idle speeds (shall be field programmed by the manufacturer)

   (II)  More than 4 cylinders 1200 rpm maximum

   (III)  Four or less cylinders 1600 rpm maximum

   (C)  A lock-out feature shall apply only to vehicles tested in the inspection mode and shall be provided in the tachometer that will cause an ''invalid test'' to occur and to be displayed, printed and stored if the test idle speed range is exceeded or if the speed fluctuates in excess of 20% of the reading. This data shall be field programmed by the manufacturer.

   (xii)  The analyzer shall be equipped with an antidilution feature to identify vehicle exhaust system leaks and sample dilution. The technique for identifying leaks is monitoring the CO2 levels in the exhaust. If the CO2 reading is less than the lower limit, the analyzer shall display, print and store ''invalid test'' indication. The minimum acceptable CO2 values shall be field programmed by the manufacturer. At least two lower-limit CO2 values shall be capable of being used:

   (A)  Vehicle equipped with air pump: 4%.

   (B)  Vehicle without air pump: 6%.

   (xiii)  In the record mode, if the space on the storage medium available for recording is not sufficient to record the entire test and information as specified in subparagraph (ii), the test may not proceed and the analyzer shall immediately lock out the testing mode of the analyzer until the manufacturer or service provider replaces the storage medium. The emission inspector shall be prohibited from replacing the storage medium.

   (xiv)  The data collection system shall provide to the emission inspection inspector a visual display of the data as it is being entered, except for that data which is required under subparagraph (ii) to be suppressed during the emission test.

   (xv)  The analyzer system shall have the capability to provide an electronic-mechanical span/zero check every hour. If the check is not made or fails either span or zero (gas calibration or electrical component failure), the analyzer shall automatically lock out any capability of activating an emission test until the analyzer is properly adjusted or repaired. In addition, gas span checks or leak checks, checked on a weekly basis (180 calendar hours), which fail shall cause the analyzer to automatically lock out any capability of activating an enhanced emission test until the analyzer is properly adjusted or repaired.

   (xvi)  Approved exhaust emission analyzers shall be powered by alternating current.

   (xvii)  The sample probe shall meet or surpass BAR 90 sample probe requirements and be capable of being placed in the tailpipe a minimum of 12 inches with a device, if necessary, to preclude sample dilution.

   (3)  Provide all of the following capabilities:

   (i)   The standard is automatically selected upon activating the emission test.

   (ii)  The HC, CO, CO2 and rpm readings are automatically taken and an automatic pass/fail or invalid test determination is supplied by one of the specific codes provided in paragraph (2)(ii) upon placing the probe into the subject vehicle tailpipe and activating the test sequence.

   (iii)  The HC, CO, CO2, rpm and pass/fail or invalid test data are automatically recorded into the storage medium and recorded onto the consumer reports.

   (c)  Field calibration gases. Field calibration gases shall meet the following standards: 1.6% CO, 600 ppm propane; and 11% CO2, the carrier gas in nitrogen, with a 5% blend tolerance and a certified analytical accuracy of ±2 %. More than three gas blends are acceptable if the 1.6% CO, 600 ppm propane and 11% CO2 concentrations with a 5% blend tolerance and ±2% accuracy are maintained. Accuracy of the field calibration gases traceable to NBS standard gas ±2% shall be certified by the individual gas blender and attested to in affidavit form to the Department by a corporate officer. A concentration label stating the gas standard manufacturer's name and production location, batch number and container fill date shall be affixed to the container. Gases used shall be secured from Bureau approved gas blenders. The seller of emission analyzers sold, used or contracted shall have a full gas container installed and operational at time of delivery.

§ 177.407.  Hours of operation.

   Enhanced emission inspection stations shall be open for business a minimum of 40 hours, Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. This section may be waived by the Bureau upon written request of the inspection station owner and prior approval of the inspection station investigator. To qualify for a waiver from the provisions of this section, 50% of the working hours shall be between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. This section does not apply to Commonwealth or fleet emission inspection stations.

§ 177.408.  Certified emission inspectors.

   (a)  General rule. Personnel who perform enhanced emission inspections at each emission inspection station will be certified by the Department as enhanced emission inspectors. The enhanced emission inspection shall be completely performed by certified enhanced emission inspectors.

   (b)  Multiple stations. A certified emission inspector may work at more than one emission inspection station.

   (c)  Certified enhanced emission inspector requirements. An inspector desiring to be certified shall:

   (1)  Be 18 years of age or older.

   (2)  Have done the following:

   (i)  Completed an enhanced emission inspection training course, approved by the Department, that included, at a minimum, information on the following:

   (A)  The air pollution problem, including its cause and effects.

   (B)  The purpose, function and goal of the inspection program.

   (C)  Emission inspection regulations and procedures of the Commonwealth.

   (D)  Technical details of the test procedures and the rationale for their design.

   (E)  Emission control device function, configuration and inspection.

   (F)  Test equipment operation, calibration and maintenance.

   (G)  Quality control procedures and their purpose.

   (H)  Public relations.

   (I)  Safety and health issues related to the inspection process.

   (ii)  Passed a required written test with a minimum of 80% correct test responses.

   (iii)  Proved, through means of a hands-on test under supervision of a Commonwealth quality assurance officer or other qualified Commonwealth employe or agent, the ability to perform a complete emission inspection, to properly utilize test equipment and to follow other required procedures. The inability to properly conduct the test procedures shall constitute failure of the test.

   (3)  Renew the certification every 2 years under procedures established by the Department.

   (d)  Identification. While conducting inspections, a certified enhanced emission inspector shall have in his possession a currently valid inspector certification card issued by the Department.

   (e)  Names of inspectors. The names of certified enhanced emission inspectors and their inspector certification numbers shall be placed on the Current List of Certified Emission Inspectors form which shall be posted in a conspicuous location at the enhanced emission inspection station.

   (f)  Number of inspections. The number of inspections performed by a certified enhanced emission inspector may not exceed 4 per hour.

OBLIGATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF STATION OWNERS/AGENTS

§ 177.421.  Obligations and responsibilities of station owners/agents.

   (a)  Personal liability. It is the responsibility of the owner of an enhanced emission inspection station:

   (1)  To conduct the business of the official enhanced emission inspection station honestly and in the best interests of the Commonwealth, under the Vehicle Code and this chapter and, except in the case of a fleet or Commonwealth emission inspection station, to make every reasonable effort to inspect all vehicles upon request.

   (2)  To make official emission inspection regulations and supplements available for the use of all certified emission inspectors and other employes involved.

   (3)  To notify the inspection station investigator and the Vehicle Control Division when a certified emission inspector is hired, resigns or is dismissed.

   (4)  To keep, at the station, for 2 years, current emission inspection records for examination by the inspection station investigator or other authorized persons.

   (5)  To assume full responsibility for providing the vehicle emission test report to motorists after testing and to have the repair requirements stated on a form provided to the vehicle owner or operator.

   (6)  To keep, at the station, for 2 years duplicate copies of completed Certificate of Emission Requisition Forms, and the original Certificate of Waiver Forms, and other required forms.

   (7)  To assume full responsibility, with or without actual knowledge, for:

   (i)  Every emission inspection conducted at the emission inspection station.

   (ii)  Every emission inspection waiver issued at the emission inspection station.

   (iii)  Every certificate of emission inspection issued to the emission inspection station.

   (iv)  Every violation of the Vehicle Code or this chapter related to emission inspections committed by an employe of the emission inspection station.

   (8)  To perform required maintenance and calibration procedures of emission analyzers according to procedures established by the Department and perform electronic zero and span checks hourly during periods of operation and weekly leak checks.

   (9)  To complete and retain at the station, for 2 years, weekly emission analyzer maintenance and calibration records. The emission analyzer calibration record shall be submitted to the designated Department officials or representatives upon request.

   (10)  To place an emission analyzer out of service when calibration cannot be performed according to procedures established by the Department.

   (11)  To maintain instrument calibration test results. The analyzer manufacturer or other approved service representative shall write maintenance and calibration information on the Emission Analyzer Maintenance and Calibration Report. This report shall be maintained at the station for 2 years.

   (12)  To enter into an agreement with the manufacturer or distributor supplying an emission analyzer or other approved service provider to provide the analyzer calibration on the station premises as required by this chapter.

   (13)  To maintain a copy of the inspection report for each inspection. The reports shall be kept in sequential test order whether a sticker is issued or not. Inspection reports shall be completed and signed by the emission inspector. Sticker information may be maintained on an Emission Inspection Record form for each emission inspection. The inspection reports shall be maintained for 2 years.

   (14)  To maintain adequate numbers of current certificates of emission inspection and inserts for issuance.

   (i)  Data entry errors. If a data entry error occurs, the error and the error correction shall be clearly noted.

   (ii)  Voided stickers. If it is necessary to void a sticker, the sticker number and the reason shall be clearly noted.

   (b)  Certificate of appointment. A certificate of appointment is not assignable and is valid only for the owner in whose name it is issued.

   (1)  If there is a change of ownership, the certificate of appointment, unissued certificates of inspection and inspection material shall be surrendered to the inspection station investigator. If the new owner desires to continue providing emission inspections, the owner shall submit an Official Emission Inspection Station Update/Official Emission Inspection Station Application to the Bureau. An investigation of the premises will be conducted by the inspection station investigator.

   (2)  In the following circumstances, it is not necessary to surrender unissued certificates of emission inspection; however, inspections may not be conducted until the new ownership has been approved and a new certificate of appointment has been issued:

   (i)  Creation, modification or termination of a partnership.

   (ii)  Incorporation of a business.

   (iii)  Transfer of the controlling interest in a corporation.

   (iv)  Transfer of ownership to a spouse, child or parent.

   (3)  If there are changes of location of an emission inspection station:

   (i)  An Official Emission Inspection Station Update/Official Emission Inspection Station Application shall be completed and submitted to the Bureau.

   (A)  An investigation of the premises shall be conducted by the inspection station investigator.

   (B)  Certificates of inspections shall be audited by the inspection station investigator or his supervisor and will be retained by the station owner.

   (ii)  An emission inspection may not be made at the new location until it has been investigated, an approved emission analyzer has been installed and calibrated by an approved emission analyzer manufacturer or other approved service representative, and a new certificate of appointment has been issued by the Bureau.

   (iii)  An inspection station investigator will pick up all current emission certificates of inspection and retain them until the new location is approved, if the new location is not approved at the time of investigation.

   (4)  Emission inspections shall be discontinued:

   (i)  If the owner vacates, abandons or discontinues the inspection business with or without notice to the Bureau and the inspection station investigator and supervisor. The inspection station investigator or supervisor will pick up all certificates of emission appointment, records and all other emission inspection materials and return them to the Bureau.

   (ii)  If the owner is deceased and if a member of the family or a partner wishes to continue the business, a new application for appointment shall be submitted to the Department.

   (iii)  If a station owner does not pay for required services rendered by the vendor or other approved service provider, the vendor or other approved service representative may file a written complaint with the Department, and the Department, after providing the opportunity for a hearing, may suspend the certificate of appointment until payment has been made.

   (5)  The following events shall be reported at once to the inspection station investigator and the Bureau; however, it is not necessary to discontinue inspections:

   (i)  Whenever certificates of emission inspection are damaged, lost or stolen. Telephone communication to the Bureau within 5 days of event shall be required providing the serial number of each missing emission certificate.

   (ii)  Whenever a certified emission inspector or a person authorized to purchase certificates of inspection is dismissed or resigns.

   (iii)  Whenever changes in a post office address of an emission inspection station, not location, occur, they shall be reported in writing to the inspection station investigator and the Bureau on an Official Emission Inspection Station Update/Official Emission Inspection Station Application.

   (iv)  Whenever changes of the company name, not ownership, occur, they shall be reported on an Official Emission Inspection Station Update/Official Emission Inspection Station Application.

   (v)  Whenever a person who signs the Official Emission Inspection corporation is no longer in charge of the emission inspection station:

   (A)  A new Official Emission Inspection Station Update/Official Emission Inspection Station Application shall be submitted to the Bureau at once.

   (B)  A new letter of authority shall be required for the person signing the Official Emission Inspection Station Update/Official Emission Inspection Station Application.

   (6)  Whenever a person, whose name is on the Authorized Agents For Receiving Stickers form, resigns or is relieved of his emission inspection responsibilities, the owner shall complete a new Authorized Agents For Receiving Stickers form and submit the completed form to the Bureau immediately.

   (7)  Customer relations shall be governed by the following:

   (i)  The garage owner or certified emission inspector shall consult the vehicle owner for permission before emission adjustments are made.

   (A)  Permission may be established at the time the vehicle is brought to the station or after it is determined to what extent adjustments are needed.

   (B)  The vehicle owner is allowed to perform his own adjustments, or to select anyone he chooses to do the work for him.

   (ii)  Parts replaced as a result of inspection shall be retained until the vehicle is returned to the customer. The customer shall have the right to examine replaced parts.

   (iii)  Inspection station owners and inspectors should be courteous and patient in explaining to the motorist that the requirements of emission inspection are designed to promote clean air. Employes should clearly understand that the function of an official emission inspection station is to perform enhanced emission inspections consistent with this chapter.

   (iv)  The garage owner, authorized manager or certified emission inspection inspector shall provide notice to customers of the location of the nearest quality assurance officer or Vehicle Control Division.

§ 177.422.  Commonwealth enhanced emission inspection stations.

   (a)  Eligibility. The designation, Commonwealth Enhanced Emission Inspection Station, will be issued to stations owned and operated by the following:

   (1)  The Federal Government.

   (2)  The Commonwealth.

   (3)  A political subdivision of the Commonwealth.

   (b)  General requirements. An applicant for a Commonwealth emission inspection station shall meet the requirements of this chapter, including the requirements for fleet stations.

   (c)  Certified emission inspection inspector. Each official Commonwealth emission inspection station shall have at least one certified emission inspection inspector.

   (d)  Method of inspection. A Commonwealth emission inspection station may, by mutual agreement with another governmental body, inspect and issue certificates of emission inspection to vehicles registered in the name of that governmental body. Inspection fees, as defined in this chapter, may be charged for the inspection. Charges may be collected for repairs.

§ 177.423.  Fleet emission inspection stations.

   (a)  Eligibility requirements for fleet emission inspection stations are as follows:

   (1)  Minimum number of vehicles. A fleet emission inspection station owner shall own or lease at least 15 subject vehicles.

   (2)  Authorized subject vehicles. The certificate of appointment shall authorize emission inspection of subject vehicles registered or leased by the fleet emission inspection station owner. Privately owned or registered vehicles of company officers and employes may not be emission inspected at a fleet emission inspection station, even if they are used for business purposes.

   (3)  Certificate cancellation. The fleet emission inspection certificate shall be cancelled if the number of subject vehicles owned or leased falls below 15, except for a temporary delay in ordering or receiving additional vehicles to supplement the fleet.

   (b)  Each fleet emission inspection station shall have at least one certified enhanced emission inspection inspector.

   (c)  Requirements for fleet inspection stations shall include the following:

   (1)  Applicants for a fleet emission inspection station shall comply with this chapter unless specifically exempted.

   (2)  Inspection areas shall be large enough to accommodate the largest subject vehicle to be inspected at the fleet emission inspection facility, in addition to meeting the minimum inspection area requirements of § 177.405 (relating to emission inspection areas).

   (d)  Limited inspection periods and limitations on the length of service requirements are permitted if the station meets the following:

   (1)  Fleet vehicles subject to emission inspections are registered in the limited inspection periods, as defined in § 177.3 (relating to definitions).

   (2)  The station owner, in writing, requests the Department to permit a limited inspection period. This request shall specify the month in which emission inspections will be performed.

   (3)  The station owner submits a copy of the manufacturer/station agreement specifying regulation service commitments for the limited inspection period.

   (4)  The station owner is granted written Department approval after a station review and a fleet vehicle registration certification is completed. The approval will designate the months in which emission inspections shall be performed.

   (5)  The station owner performs emission inspections only during months designated by the Department.

   (e)  Limited inspection period emission analyzer service requirements with accompanying limitations as to the length of service requirements are as follows:

   (1)  Station owners shall ensure that required manufacturer/station service commitments are in force during this limited period.

   (2)  Station owners shall pay for costs to bring the approved analyzer into compliance and monthly or quarterly fees required by the manufacturer or other approved service representative during the limited inspection period.

   (3)  Station owners shall be responsible for notifying the quality assurance officer or the Vehicle Control Division of the starting and ending times for the limited inspection periods. Failure to notify the Department may result in cancellation of this privilege.

   (4)  Station owners may not permit emission inspections to be performed during the limited inspection period until the Department has been notified by the analyzer manufacturer or other approved service representative that the analyzer is in compliance with all requirements and the Department so notifies the station owner. Failure to comply with this paragraph may result in cancellation of limited inspection period privileges.

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