La. Admin. Code tit. 55 § III-819

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 8, August 20, 2024

Section III-819 - Anti-Tampering and Inspection and Maintenance Parameters

A. The statewide vehicle anti-tampering program will include a visual inspection of the following emission control system components on all 1980 and newer model year gasoline-fueled passenger cars and gasoline-fueled light- and heavy-duty trucks (10,000 pounds gvwr or less) registered and/or operated in Louisiana:

1. catalytic converter system (catalyst);

2. air injection system (AIS including belts, hoses, and valves);

3. positive crankcase ventilation system (PCV system including hoses and valves);

4. evaporative emission control system (charcoal canister, hoses, wires, and control valves); and

5. exhaust gas recirculation system (EGR valve and hoses).

B. Effective January 1, 2000, and in addition to the anti-tampering parameter checks listed in Subsection A of this Section, a vehicle inspection and maintenance program consisting of a gas cap pressure test is required on all subject vehicles, 1980 and newer model year, gasoline-fueled passenger cars and gasoline-fueled trucks (10,000 pounds gvwr or less) registered within the five parish non-attainment area. The non-attainment area is comprised of Ascension, East Baton Rouge, Iberville, Livingston, and West Baton Rouge parishes.

C. Effective January 1, 2002, and in addition to the requirements outlined in Subsections A and B of this Section, the performance of Onboard Diagnostic (OBD II) system checks will be required on all 1996 and newer model year gasoline-fueled passenger cars and gasoline-fueled trucks (10,000 pound gvwr or less) registered in the five parish non-attainment area, except those model year vehicles exempted by the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality pursuant to R.S. 30:2054(B)(8). These mandatory OBD II checks are to be performed in accordance with the federal Amendments to Vehicle Inspection Maintenance Program Requirements Incorporating the Onboard Diagnostic Check; Final Rule at 40 CFR Parts 51 and 85 as published in Federal Register, Thursday, April 5, 2001 (Volume 66, pages 18156-18179).

D. Subsections A, B, and C of this Section shall apply to those vehicles (belonging to the covered model years and vehicle classes) that are routinely operated in the five parish non-attainment area as part of a fleet, though the individual vehicles are not registered in any one of those five parishes.

La. Admin. Code tit. 55, § III-819

Promulgated by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Office of State Police, Safety Enforcement Section, LR 25:2434 (December 1999), amended LR 27:2260 (December 2001), LR 28:345 (February 2002), LR 30:2493 (November 2004), Amended by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Office of State Police, Transportation and Environmental Safety Section, LR 43538 (3/1/2017).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 32:1304-1310.