Chapter 177. Emission Inspection Program  


SubChapter A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
SubChapter B. SUBJECT VEHICLES
SubChapter C. EMISSION TEST PROCEDURES AND EMISSIONSTANDARDS
SubChapter D. OFFICIAL EMISSION INSPECTION STATIONREQUIREMENTS
SubChapter E. EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS’ AND CONTRACTORS’ REQUIREMENTS AND OBLIGATIONS
SubChapter F. SCHEDULE OF PENALTIES AND HEARINGPROCEDURE

Notation

Authority

   The provisions of this Chapter 177 issued under the Vehicle Code, 75 Pa.C.S. § §  4531, 4701, 4706, 4707 and 4721; amended under the Vehicle Code, 75 Pa.C.S. § §  4103, 4531, 4701, 4706, 4707, 4710, 6103, and 9104 unless otherwise noted.

Source

   The provisions of this Chapter 177 adopted December 21, 1979, effective December 22, 1979, 9 Pa.B. 4193, unless otherwise noted.

Notes of Decisions

   Duty

   The Department of Environmental Protection and Department of Transportation are required by the Clean Air Act (CAA) to establish and administer the enhanced motor vehicle inspection and maintenance program. They failed to fully implement the final cutpoints in the approved State implementation plan, thereby violating the CAA. Clean Air Council v. Mallory, 226 F. Supp.2d 705 (E. D. Pa. 2002).

Cross References

   This chapter cited in 25 Pa. Code §  126.425 (relating to in-use surveillance testing); 67 Pa. Code §  175.2 (relating to definitions); 67 Pa. Code §  175.43 (relating to security); 67 Pa. Code §  175.51 (relating to cause for suspension); and 67 Pa. Code §  175.80 (relating to inspection procedure).