DAR File No. 27296

Environmental Quality, Air Quality

R307-110-33

Section X, Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Program, Part C, Salt Lake County

NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE

DAR File No.: 27296
Filed: 07/13/2004, 05:03
Received by: NL

RULE ANALYSIS

Purpose of the rule or reason for the change:

The purpose of the amendments is to incorporate the changes in Section 41-6-163.7 into the State Implementation Plan X.C, which is incorporated by reference under Section R307-110-33.

Summary of the rule or change:

This change amends Section R307-110-33 by changing the date of last adoption by the Air Quality Board to October 6, 2004. In the State Implementation Plan X.C, which is incorporated by reference under Section R307-110-33, adds language to specify that vehicles six years old and newer must be inspected only every other year, as per changes in Section 41-5-163.7. Also, deletes Table X.C.1 because the performance standards for Utah County are included in the appendices for X.C.

State statutory or constitutional authorization for this rule:

Subsection 19-2-104(2)(e)

State Implementation Plan, Section X, Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Program, Part C, Salt Lake County

Anticipated cost or savings to:

the state budget:

The vehicle inspection and maintenance program is operated by Salt Lake County, not the state; this change does not affect the state budget.

local governments:

This change will not affect the budget of Salt Lake County, because the costs to administer the inspection and maintenance programs are covered by the County's share of the fees paid by vehicle owners.

other persons:

Of the total 668,508 vehicles registered in Salt Lake County, approximately 283,819 vehicles are six years old or newer. Theoretically, owners of vehicles that are six years old or newer and are registered in Salt Lake County may save the cost of vehicle emissions inspection every other year, if inspection stations do not raise their rates. However, Salt Lake County government has removed the ceiling on the rates that may be charged. It is likely that owners of newer cars are achieving some savings but that owners of older cars are now paying somewhat more than before. Also, there is no evidence that any inspection stations have been driven out of business by the reduction in the number of inspections.

Compliance costs for affected persons:

Theoretically, owners of vehicles that are six years old or newer and are registered in Salt Lake County may save the cost of vehicle emissions inspection every other year, if inspection stations do not raise their rates. However, Salt Lake County government has removed the ceiling on the rates that may be charged. It is likely that owners of newer cars are achieving some savings but that owners of older cars are now paying somewhat more than before. Also, there is no evidence that any inspection stations have been driven out of business by the reduction in the number of inspections.

Comments by the department head on the fiscal impact the rule may have on businesses:

Businesses in Salt Lake County that own vehicles six years old and newer will be able to save in inspection costs by inspecting every other year instead of annually.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

Jan Miller at the above address, by phone at 801-536-4042, by FAX at 801-536-4099, or by Internet E-mail at janmiller@utah.gov

Interested persons may present their views on this rule by submitting written comments to the address above no later than 5:00 p.m. on:

08/31/2004

Interested persons may attend a public hearing regarding this rule:

8/18/2004 at 1:30 PM, DAQ Building, 150 N 1950 W, Main Conference Room, Salt Lake City, UT

This rule may become effective on:

10/07/2004

Authorized by:

M. Cheryl Heying, Planning Branch Manager

RULE TEXT

R307. Environmental Quality, Air Quality.

R307-110. General Requirements: State Implementation Plan.

R307-110-33. Section X, Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Program,[,] Part C, Salt Lake County.

The Utah State Implementation Plan, Section X, Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Program, Part C, Salt Lake County, as most recently amended by the Utah Air Quality Board on [August 1, 2001]October 6, 2004, pursuant to Section 19-2-104, is hereby incorporated by reference and made a part of these rules.

KEY: air pollution, particulate matter, ozone

[December 31, 2003]2004

Notice of Continuation March 27, 2002

19-2-104(3)(e)

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For questions regarding the content or application of this rule, please contact Jan Miller at the above address, by phone at 801-536-4042, by FAX at 801-536-4099, or by Internet E-mail at janmiller@utah.gov

For questions about the rulemaking process, please contact the Division of Administrative Rules (801-538-3764). Please Note: The Division of Administrative Rules is NOT able to answer questions about the content or application of these administrative rules.