Section 14-164i-10 - Emission inspection alternative opacity standard(a) The commissioner may grant compliance based on an alternative opacity standard upon request from the owner of a diesel powered commercial motor vehicle when such vehicle has been tested but has failed to meet the inspection standards stated in section 14-164i-2 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies. The request shall be submitted in writing on a form approved by the commissioner. To obtain such alternative compliance the owner shall:(1) Provide proof of a minimum expenditure of one thousand dollars ($1,000) on initial repairs following inspection failure. Costs incurred for repairs conducted due to tampering with air pollution control systems or any emission related mechanism, required by federal law on a vehicle as manufactured, shall not be included in calculating initial minimum expenditure of one thousand dollars ($1,000);(2) Provide an itemization of such repair expenditures, to include a written explanation of repairs conducted, labor costs, and all parts costs;(3) Obtain the signature of the mechanic who performed the repairs, affirming that said person is certified pursuant to sections 14-164i-8 or 14-164i-9 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies, and that the repairs were, in fact, completed; and(4) Present the vehicle and all pertinent inspection documents to an emission inspector for a re-inspection and verification of alternative opacity standard requirements. Alternative compliance shall not be granted unless the re-inspection shows a reduction in opacity from the initial inspection. Such opacity reading shall not be exceeded for the duration of the alternative opacity standard period. Exceeding the alternative opacity standard established on this re-inspection shall be considered a fail designation.
(b) Upon approval of such alternative compliance, the commissioner shall notify the vehicle owner and forward a copy of the approval in writing. A motor vehicle inspector or emissions agent shall affix a sticker, indicating that compliance based on an alternative opacity standard has been granted, to the front windshield of the vehicle. The vehicle owner shall keep a copy of the written approval in the subject vehicle for the duration of the entire compliance period. The alternative opacity standard is valid for a period of one (1) year from the date the alternative opacity standard has been granted. The copy of the written alternative compliance approval will be made available to a motor vehicle inspector or agent, or other authorized official, upon request.Conn. Agencies Regs. § 14-164i-10
Adopted effective December 29, 2006