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2011 SESSION
11101575DBe it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1. That § 46.2-1176 of the Code of Virginia is amended and reenacted as follows:
§ 46.2-1176. Definitions.
The following words and phrases when used in this article shall have the following meanings except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
"Basic, test and repair program" means a motor
vehicle emissions inspection system established by regulations of the Board
which shall designate the use of a BAR-90, designed so
it may be upgraded in the future to an ASM 50-15 (acceleration simulation mode
or method), as the only authorized testing equipment. Only only those computer software
programs and emissions testing procedures necessary to comply with the
applicable provisions of Title I of the Clean Air Act shall be included. Such
testing equipment shall be approvable for motor vehicle manufacturers' warranty
repairs.
"Board" means the State Air Pollution Control Board.
"Certificate of emissions inspection" means a document, device, or symbol, prescribed by the Director and issued pursuant to this article, which indicates that (i) a motor vehicle has satisfactorily complied with the emissions standards and passed the emissions inspection provided for in this article; (ii) the requirement of compliance with such emissions standards has been waived; or (iii) the motor vehicle has failed such emissions inspection.
"Director" means the Director of the Department of Environmental Quality.
"Emissions inspection station" means any facility or portion of a facility that has obtained an emissions inspection station permit from the Director authorizing the facility to perform emissions inspections in accordance with this article.
"Enhanced emissions inspection program" means a
motor vehicle emissions inspection system established by regulations of the
Board that shall designate the use of the ASM 50-15
(acceleration simulation mode or method) as the only authorized testing
equipment. Only only those
computer software programs and emissions testing procedures necessary to comply
with applicable provisions of Title I of the Clean Air Act shall be included. Such testing equipment shall be
approvable for motor vehicle manufacturers' warranty repairs.
"Fleet emissions inspection station" means any inspection facility operated under a permit issued to a qualified fleet owner or lessee as determined by the Director.
"Motor vehicle" means any vehicle that:
1. Is designed for the transportation of persons or property; and
2. Is powered by an internal combustion engine.
"On-road testing" means tests of motor vehicle emissions or emissions control devices by means of roadside pullovers or remote sensing devices.
"Qualified hybrid motor vehicle" means a motor vehicle that (i) meets or exceeds all applicable regulatory requirements, (ii) meets or exceeds the applicable federal motor vehicle emissions standards for gasoline-powered passenger cars, and (iii) can draw propulsion energy both from gasoline or diesel fuel and a rechargeable energy storage system.
"Referee station" means an inspection facility operated or used by the Department of Environmental Quality (i) to determine program effectiveness, (ii) to resolve emissions inspection conflicts between motor vehicle owners and emissions inspection stations, and (iii) to provide such other technical support and information, as appropriate, to emissions inspection stations and vehicle owners.
"Remote sensing" means the measurement of motor vehicle emissions through electronic or light-sensing equipment from a remote location such as the roadside. Remote sensing equipment may include devices to detect and record the vehicle's registration or other identification numbers.
"Test and repair" means motor vehicle emissions inspection facilities that perform official motor vehicle emissions inspections and may also perform vehicle repairs. No regulation of the Board pertaining to test and repair shall bar inspection facilities from also performing vehicle repairs.