N.M. Code R. § 20.11.101.24

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 12, June 25, 2024

Section 20.11.101.24 - QUALITY CONTROL OF AIR CARE INSPECTION FACILITIES

A. The Program shall conduct announced and unannounced quality assurance audits of each certified AIR CARE inspection facility as ordered by the Program Manager. The duties of the auditor shall include but not be limited to the following:

(1) verifying that the equipment, reference materials and staffing are consistent with the information on file with the Program Manager,

(2) checking the accuracy of data entry and production of the final inspection reports furnished to motorists,

(3) performing a complete quality assurance survey on the VEGAS as required by 40 CFR Part 51 appendix A,

(4) confirming that the field audit gases for standardizing approved analyzers used for inspections conform to the provisions outlined in 40 CFR, Part 86, Subpart B114 for automotive exhaust emissions inspections. Those gases shall be of "precision" quality, certified to be within +1% of the labeled concentration, and certified by the NIST.

B. The Program may perform audits without offering official credentials or identification by submitting any motor vehicle for inspection in order to examine the station operation under actual conditions. Such inspection vehicles may be offered at random times in a condition involving intentional maladjustment, or with emissions control components intentionally removed or rendered inoperative. The results of such audits by the Program will provide data for assessing the performance of the certified AIR CARE inspection facility and its adherence to the requirements of 20.11.101 NMAC and the VPMP Procedures Manual.

N.M. Code R. § 20.11.101.24

11/16/93; 20.11.101.24 NMAC - Rn, 20 NMAC 11.101.II.13, 10/1/02