Archive of Drive Clean Pennsylvania Information

2003

• On-Board Diagnostic Vehicle Emissions Inspections to be Phased in for Pittsburgh Region Motorists (12/31/03)
• Vehicle Emissions Inspections to Begin Jan. 1 in Berks, Lehigh and Northampton Counties (12/31/03)
• Vehicle Emissions Inspections to Begin Jan. 1 in Erie and Mercer Counties (12/31/03)
  
• Vehicle Emissions Inspection to Begin Jan. 1 in Berks, Lehigh and Northampton Counties (12/31/03)
• Vehicle Emissions Inspections to Begin Jan. 1 in Erie and Mercer Counties (12/31/03)
• Motorist Encouraged to Shop Around for Best Emissions Inspection Fees (PDF)(12/29/03)
• Enhanced Safety Inspections Begin in 42 Counties (12/5/03)
• Vehicle Emissions Inspections Begin Today in Dauphin and Cumberland Counties (PDF)(12/1/03)
• Amendments to Vehicle Emissions Rule (11/23/03)
  
• DEP Seeks Public Comments on Changes to I/M Program (11/21/03)
• Comment Period Open for Changes in Pa.'s I/M Program (10/24/03) More...
• Brochure - Pennsylvania's Vehicle Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Program (PDF)
• Pa. Bulletin Notice on the establishment and implementation of a vehicle emission inspection program in the South Central / Lehigh Valley Region and the Northern Region. (9/26/03)
• Revised Emissions Cutpoints for the Philadelphia Region will be in Effect by September 1 (8/29/03)
• Safety Inspections Would Check for Vehicle Tampering (8/22/03)
• SIP Revision for the Enhanced Vehicle Emissions Inspection/Maintenance Program - Implementation of Revised Final Cutpoints (7/03)(PDF, 100K) Note: DEP received no public comment during the comment period or at the public hearing. Therefore, no comment response document will be published.
• DEP Seeks Comment on Emission Inspection Plan for Philly Area (6/6/03)
• Agencies Settle Lawsuits Over Auto Emission Inspections (5/7/03)
• Pennsylvania Appeals Vehicle Inspection Program Decision (1/17/03)

2002

• Court Rules Pa. Must Fully Implement I/M Program in Philadelphia (11/1/02)
• Oct. 31 Last Day to Get Free Onboard Diagnostic Inspection Check (10/02)
• 12 More Stations Offering Free Onboard Diagnostic Checks (8/02)
• More Stations Offering Free Onboard Diagnostic Checks (7/02)
• More Stations Offer Free Onboard Diagnostic Checks (6/02)
• More Stations to Offer Free Onboard Diagnostic Checks (6/02)
• EPA Approves Extended Schedule for Vehicle Emissions Inspection Changes (6/02)
• PENNDOT, DEP Begin New, Voluntary Emissions-Testing Program (5/02)

2001

• PENNDOT Plans Spring Pilot Emissions Testing Program (11/01)
• Vehicle Testing Extension Sought (10/01)
• Emissions Group Makes Recommendations for Vehicle Testing (10/01)
• Vehicle Emissions Group Continues Deliberations (8/01)
• Group Considers Recommendations on Emissions Inspection (7/01)
• I/M Policy Review Group Considers Program Improvement Schedule (5/01)
• Emissions Policy Review Group to Hold First Meeting this Month (4/01)
• Transportation Committee Unveils Auto Emissions Amendment (3/01)
• Transportation Committee Unveils Auto Emissions Amendment (3/01)
• Senate Approves Auto Emissions Policy Review, Start Up Date (2/01)
• Group to Review Impact of Technology on Inspection Program (2/01)

2000

• Vehicle Emissions Tests Enter Second Phase in Philadelphia Area (12/00)

1999

1998

• Public Comments Sought On I/M Program (12/98)
• Program Evaluation Plan (11/98)
  • Plan
  • Milestones (PDF, 13K)
  • Hearings
• EPA Okays PA's Emission Inspection/Maintenance Program (9/98)
• Emissions Inspection Program Improving Air Quality (7/98)
• PENNDOT Reminds Stations To Post All Emissions Test Prices (3/98)
• DEP Renews Its Request To Get Counties Out Of Ozone Region (3/98)
• 1 Million+ I/M Tests Conducted In First Five Months of Program (3/98)
• Update on the Enhanced Vehicle Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Program (3/98)
• Legislators Help Honor Auto Emissions Partners (1/98)
• EPA Issues Approval Of Pittsburgh Clean Air Plan (1/98)
• Regional Advisory Boards To Assist I/M Program (1/98)
• More Analysis Needed Before Adding OBD To I/M Tests (1/98)
• AAA Supports Vehicle Emissions Testing Program (1/98)
• Common Sense And The New Vehicle Emissions Test (1/98)

1997

• AAA Conducts Survey of Emission Test Fees (11/97)
• AAA Reports Results of Emissions Survey (11/97)
• AAA Conducts Emissions Test Survey (11/97)
• Pennsylvania Vehicle I/M Program Rolls On (11/97)
• PENNDOT Instructs Service Station Owners On Exemptions (11/97)
• DEP Hosts Briefing For Southeast Legislators (11/97)
• EPA May Not Mandate Emissions Evaluation Methods (10/97)
• Auto Emissions And Safety Sticker Deadlines Extended (10/97)
• 1,238 Service Stations Now On-Line For Emissions Tests (10/97)
• Opinions… AAA Supports Vehicle Emissions Testing Program (10/97)
• Common Sense And The New Vehicle Emissions Test (10/97)
• Cleaner Air the Goal of Customer-Focused Emissions Program (10/97)
• AAA Supports Vehicle Emissions Testing Program (9/97)
• AAA to Provide Emissions Inspection Fee Information (9/97)
• Vehicle Emissions Inspection - A Necessary Health Protection (9/97)
• Secret To Passing The New Vehicle Emissions Test (9/97)
• Enhanced Emissions Inspection – P2 For Your Car (9/97)
• New On-Line Emissions Inspection Station Now Open (9/97)
• AAA West Penn/WV Will Do Emission Test Fee Survey (9/97)
• AAA Mid-Atlantic Will Do Emission Test Fee Survey (9/97)
• IRRC Approves Final Vehicle Emissions Inspection Rules (8/97)
• 800+ Attend Emissions Equipment Show, More Planned (8/97)
• Service Station Owners Brief Legislators On Emissions Test (8/97)
• Fairs to Feature Emissions Test Equipment Demonstrations (8/97)
• IRRC Approves Final VehicleEmissions Inspection Rules (8/97)
• PENNDOT: Enhanced Emissions Program Moving Forward (8/97)
• Fairs To Feature Emissions Test Equipment Demonstrations (8/97)
• Road Test Public Won't Flunk This PA Auto Emissions Plan (8/97)
• Ridge: No Delays On Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program (7/97)
• EPA Instructed Not To Require I/M 240 For Program Evaluation (7/97)
• Contracts Awarded For Enhanced Auto Emissions Program (7/97)
• A Brief History of Drive Clean PA (7/97)
• Ridge: No Delays On Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program (7/97)
• State Announces Contracts For Enhanced Auto Emissions Program (7/97)
• PENNDOT Announces Emissions Test Equipment Providers (6/97)
• Vehicle Emissions I/M Program To Be Upgraded In Southeast (6/97)
• PENNDOT Announces Emissions Equipment Providers (6/97)
• Decentralized Emission Testing to Begin (5/97)
• Decentralized I/M Program Expands This Fall In Southwest (5/97)
• Clean Air Stakeholders Succeed, Present Plans (1/97)

1996

• Information About The Pilot Inspection Program (12/96)
• Opinion... The Emporer's New Clothes (10/96)
• PENNDOT Conducting Pilot I/M Program (9/96)
• EPA Proposes Conditional Approval For State I/M Plan (9/96)
• An Opinion... Let's Put A "Cap" On Pollution (9/96)
• Onboard Diagnostic Checks Move Forward (8/96)

1995

• Clean Air Council Explains Centralized Testing Support (11/95)
• Seif Praises Ridge on Auto Inspection Plan Leadership (11/95)
• Gov. Ridge Hails Congressional Action on Clean Air Flexibility (11/95)
• AAA Federation Praises Ridge on Auto Inspection Plan (11/95)
• Clean Air Council Sues DEP, EPA (11/95)
• Remarks by Governor Tom Ridge (10/95)
• Clean Air Council Sues DER, EPA (5/95)