
                                                              MO-436 and MO-457
MEMORANDUM
SUBJECT:	Technical Support Document for Approval of a Revision to the State Implementation Plan (SIP); State of Missouri; St. Louis Area Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Program

FROM:	Jed D. Wolkins		
		ARD/AQPB/AtPS

TO:		MO-436 and MO-457; EPA-R07-OAR-2022-0419

THRU:	Andy Hawkins
      Branch Chief
      ARD/AQPB
		

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve revisions to the Missouri State Implementation Plan (SIP). The EPA received the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MoDNR) SIP revision submissions on November 12, 2019, and March 2, 2022. We are proposing to approve revisions to 10 Code of State Regulations (CSR) 10-5.381, "On-Board Diagnostics Motor Vehicle Emissions Inspection" and the non-regulatory "Implementation Plan for the Missouri Inspection Maintenance Program."

Missouri is requesting to exempt Franklin County registered vehicles from the Gateway Vehicle Inspection Program (GVIP ), 10 CSR 10-5.381, unless those vehicles are operated predominately in the area of Jefferson County, St Charles County, St Louis County, and St Louis City. Missouri also has made various changes to 10 CSR 10-5.381 that are unrelated to the exemption of the Franklin County registered vehicles. 

Franklin County has two designations for the 2015 Ozone Standard. Boles Township is designated as Marginal nonattainment and is part of the St Louis bi-state nonattainment area, which includes Jefferson County, St Charles County, St Louis County, and St Louis City in Missouri. The rest of Franklin County is designated as attainment/unclassifiable for the 2015 Ozone Standard. The entire County is covered by maintenance plans for the 2008 Ozone and 2012 PM2.5 Standards. The entire County is designated as attainment or unclassifiable for all other criteria pollutants. 

Since Boles Township is designated as nonattainment, for EPA to approve this SIP revision, Missouri must provide supplemental emission controls to make up for the increased emissions from stopping vehicle inspections in this area. Missouri has provided these supplemental emissions controls as discussed below in "Clean Air Act (CAA) Section 110(l) Demonstration". 


Clean Air Act (CAA) Section 110(l) Demonstration
Missouri conducted multiple emission modelling runs using the EPA 2014b Motor Vehicle Emission Simulator (MOVES) to calculate the mobile emission from Franklin County with and without I/M. Missouri chose 2017 as their base year and future years of 2020, 2025, and 2030. 
For NO2, PM2.5, SO2, CO, and Pb Missouri compared the 2017 emissions to the future years without I/M. In all cases, the future years showed decreases or no change. For further detail on the modeling completed by Missouri, please see Missouri's November 12, 2019, submittal as contained in the docket for this rulemaking. 
For NOx and VOC, as precursors for Ozone, in Franklin County except for Boles Township, Missouri compared 2017 emissions to 2020 and 2030 emissions without I/M. Missouri used the entire county's emissions. 
Table 1  -  Comparing Franklin County Onroad Emissions 2017 (Actual) to 2020 and 2030 (Without I/M)
                                     2020
                                     2030
                               NOx (tons/O3 day)
                              VOC (tons/ O3 day)
                              NOx (tons/ O3 day)
                              VOC (tons/ O3 day)
                                     -1.11
                                     -0.16
                                     -2.63
                                     -0.59
For NOx and VOC, as precursors for Ozone, in Boles Township, which is designated nonattainment for the 2015 Ozone Standard, Missouri compared 2020 emissions with and without I/M. 
Table 2  -  Comparing Boles Township Onroad Emissions Same Year With and Without I/M
                                 2020 Increase
                                 2030 Increase
                              NOx (tons/ O3 day)
                              VOC (tons/ O3 day)
                              NOx (tons/ O3 day)
                              VOC (tons/ O3 day)
                                     0.03
                                     0.03
                                     0.02
                                     0.02
The 2020 year show the largest increase in emissions with the removal of I/M. To ensure this increase does not interfere with the timely attainment of the Saint Louis Area, Missouri has submitted supplemental emission controls to offset the increases. 
To determine the amount of supplemental controls needed, Missouri allotted the 2020 Franklin County Onroad emissions increase from removing GVIP by a Boles township weighted population percentage with a safety margin. Boles Township has 18% of the County population. Missouri allotted 20% of the County emissions to the Township.

Table 3  -  2020 Boles Township Onroad GVIP Emissions
Pollutant
Franklin County GVIP Tons/Year
Allotment Percentage
Boles Township GVIP Tons/ Year
                                      NOx
                                     60.68
                                      20
                                     12.14
                                      VOC
                                     48.52
                                      20
                                     9.70
Ozone formation in St. Louis area is largely driven by NOx emissions. Therefore, decreasing NOx emissions will more directly reduce Ozone formation than reducing VOC emissions. Missouri points to both the St. Louis 8-Hour Ozone Technical Support Document prepared for the 1997 Ozone Standard (May 31, 2007) and the recent EPA photochemical modeling analyses for generating Modeled Emission Rates for Precursors for supporting the determination that NOx is the dominant ozone precursor of interest. Missouri substituted NOx reductions for VOC reductions at a 1 to 1 ratio.  This results in 21.84 tons/year of NOx reductions needed to offset the removal of the I/M program.
To reach the necessary NOx emission reductions, Missouri is using five (5) semi-truck replacements under the Diesel Emission Reduction Act (DERA) and seven (7) emission credit registry reductions for a total of 28.71 tons/year. The Missouri emission credit registry allows stationary emission sources to bank permanent and enforceable emission decreases to later use or trade to other stationary emission sources. Each year MoDNR trims three percent (3%) from each active credits. Missouri is using 24.06 tons of these three percent (3%) trimmings. All of these reductions occurred after January 1, 2017 and were within the St. Louis nonattainment area.
Table 4  - Supplemental Emission Control Summary for NOx  
Control 
Tons/Year 
Truck Replacements
4.65
Emission Credit Registry
24.06 
Total Reductions
28.71
Emission increase from stopping I/M in Boles Township
21.84
Surplus 
6.87

Trimming the credits from the registry means they are no longer available for use for trading purposes to reduce actual emissions. We agree that the use of those credits, that have been permanently removed from the emission credit registry, is an acceptable way to find the NOx emissions reductions. These credits have not been relied on for attainment or maintenance of the NAAQS or to meet rate of progress (ROP) or reasonable further progress (RFP) requirements.  
Table 5  -  St. Louis Area Air Quality
NAAQS 
2015 8-Hour Ozone (ppm)
2012 Annual PM2.5 (ug/m3)
2006 24-Hour PM2.5 (ug/m3)
2010 1-Hour NO2 (ppb)
2008 3-Month 
Lead (ug/m3)
2010 1-Hour SO2 (ppb)
1971 8-Hour CO   (ppm)
NAAQS Level
0.070
12.0
35.0
100
0.15
75
9
2018-2020 Design Value*
0.071
8.9
22.0
44
0.16
29
1.7
*Design Values listed represent the highest complete, valid design value of monitors in the Missouri portion of the St. Louis Area for the 2018-2020 time period.
In Missouri's March 2, 2022, SIP revision, the State concluded that the removal of the Franklin County from the I/M program would not interfere with attainment or maintenance of the Ozone NAAQS. While MOVES2014 mobile emissions modeling results show no Ozone precursor increase from 2017 to 2020 associated with the removal of Franklin County from the I/M program, the MOVES2014 mobile emission modeling results show Ozone precursor increases when comparing the mobile emissions with and without I/M in the same year. For the 2019-2021 time period, the Ozone monitors in St. Louis are measuring at or below the 2015 Ozone standard. Since Boles Township in Franklin County is part of the St. Louis non-attainment area and emissions from Boles Township have been shown to impact air quality in the rest of the St. Louis Area, Missouri has provided supplemental emission controls exceeding the amount of the highest same year increase, as discussed above. Since the rest of Franklin County is attainment/unclassifiable for the Ozone NAAQS and emissions from the rest of the county do not impact the St. Louis Area, Missouri is relying on the base year, 2017, to a planned implementation year, 2020, emission test. The base year to planned implementation year emission test is satisfied when the emissions of the implementation year are equal to or less than the base year. The EPA proposes to find that removal of Franklin County from the SIP-approved I/M program would not interfere with attainment or maintenance of the 2015 and 2008 Ozone NAAQS.
In Missouri's March 2, 2022, SIP revision, the State concluded that the removal of Franklin County from the I/M program would not interfere with maintenance of the PM2.5 NAAQS. The pollution control systems for light-duty gasoline vehicles subject to the I/M program are not designed to reduce emissions for PM2.5; therefore, removing Franklin County from the program will not have any adverse impact on ambient concentrations of PM2.5. In addition, MOVES2014 modeling results indicate that removing Franklin County from the I/M program would not increase PM2.5 emissions. MOVES2014 mobile emissions modeling results show no increase in PM2.5 precursor emissions, NOx, VOC, SO2, and ammonia, from 2017 to 2020. While the base year to planned implementation year test can be used for PM2.5 precursors, MoDNR is providing supplemental emission reductions. All PM2.5 monitors in St Louis are measuring below the annual and 24-hour PM2.5 standards and all counties in the St. Louis Area are designated as unclassifiable/attainment for both the 2012 annual and 2006 24-hour PM2.5 NAAQS. EPA has evaluated the State's analysis and proposes to find that removal of Franklin County from the SIP-approved I/M program would not interfere with maintenance of the PM2.5 NAAQS.
In Missouri's March 2, 2022, SIP revision, the State concluded that the removal of the Franklin County from the I/M program would not interfere with maintenance of the NO2 NAAQS. MOVES2014 mobile emissions modeling results show no NO2 increase from 2017 to 2020 associated with the removal of Franklin County from the I/M program. All NO2 monitors in St Louis are measuring well below the NO2 standard. Given the current unclassifiable/attainment  designation and the results of Missouri's emissions analysis, EPA proposes to find that removal of Franklin County from the SIP-approved I/M program would not interfere with maintenance of the 2010 NO2 NAAQS.
In Missouri's March 2, 2022, SIP revision, the State concluded that the removal of Franklin County from the I/M program would not interfere with attainment or maintenance of the CO NAAQS. MOVES2014 mobile emissions modeling results show no increase in CO emissions from 2017 to 2020. In St. Louis, the current ambient air quality levels for CO are less than 50 percent of the CO NAAQS. For these reasons, EPA proposes to find that removal of Franklin County from the SIP-approved I/M program would not interfere with maintenance of the CO NAAQS.
In Missouri's March 2, 2022, SIP revision, the State concluded that removal of Franklin County from the I/M program would not interfere with maintenance of the SO2 NAAQS. The pollution control systems for light-duty gasoline vehicles subject to the I/M program are not designed to reduce emissions for SO2; therefore, removing Franklin County from the program will not have any impact on ambient concentrations of SO2. In addition, sulfur content in fuel has been significantly decreased through EPA's Tier 2 and Tier 3 rulemakings which tightened engine standards and required fuel formulations contain reduced levels of sulfur. See 65 FR 6698 (February 10, 2000) and 81 FR 23641 (April 22, 2016). MOVES2014 modeling results indicate that removing Franklin County from the I/M program would not increase SO2 emissions. All counties in the St. Louis Area are designated as either attainment or unclassifiable for the 2010 SO2 NAAQS and all monitors in the St. Louis Area are measuring below the 2010 1-hour SO2 NAAQS. For these reasons, EPA proposes to find that removal of Franklin County from the SIP-approved I/M program would not interfere with maintenance of the 2010 SO2 NAAQS.
In Missouri's March 2, 2022, SIP revision, the State concluded that the removal of the Franklin County from the I/M program would not interfere with maintenance of the Lead NAAQS. The pollution control systems for light-duty gasoline vehicles subject to the I/M program are not designed to reduce emissions for Lead; therefore, removing Franklin County from the program will not have any impact on ambient concentrations of Lead. In addition, MOVES2014 modeling results indicate that removing Franklin County from the I/M program would not increase Lead emissions. EPA has evaluated the State's analysis and proposes to find that removal of Franklin County from the SIP-approved I/M program would not interfere with maintenance of the Lead NAAQS.

The revisions to 10 CSR 10-5.381 are detailed below. 

10 CSR 10-5.381 RULE REVISIONS:
Below is EPA's description of the changes made to each rule section and the text of the revised rule.

Revisions that are additions to MoDNR's existing approved SIP rule text are bold. Revisions that are deletions to the existing approved SIP rule text are stricken through. The rule text with changes is listed first and is followed by a summary of the EPA's review of the changes. 

Item 1. 	Applicability:
 Applicability.

             Except as provided in subsection (1)(B) of this rule, subject vehicles include all vehicles operated on public roadways in the geographical area containing the City of St. Louis and the counties of Franklin, Jefferson, St. Charles, and St. Louis, and which are -- 
            
                   Registered in the area with the state of Missouri Department of Revenue (MDOR);
                   Leased, rented, or privately owned and are not registered in the geographical area but are primarily operated in the area. A vehicle is primarily operated in the area if at least fifty-one percent (51%) of the vehicle's annual miles are in the area;
                   Owned or leased by federal, state, or local government agencies, and are primarily operated in the geographical area, but are not required to be registered by the state of Missouri. A vehicle is primarily operated in the area if at least fifty-one percent (51%) of the vehicle's annual miles are in the area; or
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       The following vehicles are exempt from this rule:
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                    Motor vehicles registered in an area subject to the inspection requirements of sections 643.300 - 643.355, RSMo, that are domiciled and operated exclusively in an area of the state not subject to the inspection requirements of sections 643.300 - 643.355, RSMo, that receive an out-of-area exemption described in subsection (4)(J) of this rule;

                   New and unused motor vehicles, of model years of the current calendar year and of any calendar year within two (2) years of such calendar year, that have an odometer reading of fewer than six thousand (6,000) miles at the time of original sale by a motor vehicle manufacturer or licensed motor vehicle dealer to the first user;

                   New motor vehicles that have not been previously titled and registered for the four- (4-)-year period following their model year of   manufacture that have an odometer reading of fewer than forty thousand (40,000) miles showing at the first required biennial safety  inspection. These vehicles qualify for a mileage-based exemption described in subsection (4)(H) of this rule. Otherwise, such motor vehicles shall be subject to the emissions inspection requirements of subsection (3)(B) of this rule during the same period that the biennial safety inspection is conducted;

                   Motor vehicles driven fewer than twelve thousand (12,000) miles between biennial safety inspections that receive a mileage- based exemption described in subsection (4)(H) of this rule.;

                         Prior to October 1, 2009, handwritten MVI-2 safety inspection forms or printed safety Vehicle Inspection Reports (VIRs) shall be provided by the owner to the department.

                               The proof of exemption from the emissions inspection requirement shall consist of two (2) vehicle safety inspection reports issued to the owner of the vehicle being exempted.

                               The first safety inspection report shall have been issued during the vehicle's previous biennial safety inspection. The second safety inspection report shall have been issued during the current biennial inspection cycle, performed within sixty (60) days of the owner's registration request.

                               Each vehicle safety inspection report must document the odometer reading at the time of the vehicle's biennial safety inspections, and the difference between these two (2) odometer readings shall be no greater than eleven thousand nine hundred ninetynine (11,999).

                         Beginning October 1, 2009, this exemption shall be issued automatically by licensed emissions inspection stations using the contractor's Missouri Decentralized Analyzer System (MDAS) equipment and lane software;

             Historic motor vehicles registered pursuant to section 301.131, RSMo
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             Specially constructed vehicles; and

             Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs).; and

            15.	Upon incorporation of this 2022 rule change into Missouri's federally approved State Implementation Plan or July 1, 2022, whichever is sooner, vehicles subject to subsection (1)(A) of this rule registered in Franklin County are exempt unless the vehicle is primarily operated in the area of Jefferson County, St. Charles County, St. Louis County, and the City of St. Louis. A vehicle is primarily operated in the area if at least fifty-one percent (51%) of the vehicle's annual miles are in the area.

The EPA's Analysis of the Changes to the Applicability Section: 

      Missouri is including the existing definition of "primarily operated" throughout the rule for consistency. Missouri has always used 51% to determine where a vehicle is "primarily operated." We have previously approved this definition, in 10 CSR 10-5.381(1)(A)2.  

	The addition of "section" is a clarification. The numbers are section identifiers in the Revised Statutes of Missouri (RSMo).

All references to "safety inspections" have been removed from the rule.  "Safety inspections" are required under 11 SCR 50-2, are required statewide, and are separate from the GVIP program. Previously, a vehicle purchaser could need to get a safety inspection but might be able to get a mileage based exemption from a vehicle emission inspection. As a convenience for the purchaser, the safety inspection station could issue the GVIP mileage based exemption in (1)(B)7. Separate from this rulemaking, Missouri increased the exemption period for safety inspections to 10 years after the year of manufacturing, therefore, likelihood of a safety inspection station being able to issue the mileage based exemption to the purchaser of the vehicle has been reduced.  The references to the "safety inspections" are not necessary and do not affect the emissions. 

      The timing of the transition from manual to automatic issued exemptions has been removed as the date is long past and all exemptions are handled by subsection (4)(H).
      
Missouri added an exemption for Franklin County registered vehicles. This change reduces the control achieved by the I/M program. We have reviewed this reduction pursuant to CAA Section 110(l), as discussed in the "Clean Air Act (CAA) Section 110(l) Demonstration" Section of this document and the "What is Being Addressed in this Document" Section of our Federal Register notice. We find the change acceptable.
Item 2: Definitions
 Definitions.

             Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) -- A plug-in hybrid electric drive vehicle that is made by a manufacturer, has not been modified from original manufacturer specifications, and can operate solely on electric power and is capable of recharging its battery from an on- board generation source and an off-board electricity source.
      
             Definitions of certain terms specified in this rule, other than those defined in this rule section, may be found in 10 CSR 10- 6.020.
 
      (A)	Business day -- All days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and state holidays, that an inspection station is open to the public.
      
      (B)	Clean scanning -- The illegal act of connecting the On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) cable or wireless transmitter to the data link connector of a vehicle other than the vehicle photographed and identified on the emissions VIR for the purpose of bypassing the required OBD test procedure.
      
      (C)	Compliance Cycle -- The two- (2-) year duration during which a subject vehicle in the enhanced emissions inspection program area is required to comply with sections 643.300-643.355, RSMo.
            1.	For private entity vehicles, the compliance cycle begins sixty (60) days prior to the subject vehicle's registration and biennial license plate tab expiration.
            2.	For public entity vehicles, the compliance cycle begins on January 1 of each even-numbered calendar year. The compliance cycle ends on December 31 of each odd-numbered calendar year.
 
      (D)	Contractor -- The state contracted company who shall implement the decentralized motor vehicle emissions inspection program as specified in sections 643.300-643.355, RSMo, and the state contracted company who shall implement the acceptance test procedure.
      
      (E)	Department -- The Missouri Department of Natural Resources, the state agency responsible for oversight of the vehicle emissions and maintenance program that is required by the federal 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments.
      
      (F)	Data Link Connector (DLC) -- The terminal required to be installed on all On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) equipped vehicles that allows communication with a vehicle's OBD system.
      
      (G)	Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) -- An alphanumeric code consisting of five (5) characters which is stored by a vehicle's OBD system if a vehicle malfunctions or deteriorates in such a way as to potentially raise the vehicle's tailpipe or evaporative emissions more than one and one half (1.5) times the federal test procedure certification limits. The code indicates the system or component that is in need of diagnosis and repair to prevent the vehicle's emissions from increasing further.
      
      (H)	Emissions inspection -- Tests performed on a vehicle in order to evaluate whether the vehicles emissions control components are present and properly functioning.
      
      (I)	Gross Vehicle Weight Rating -- The value specified by the manufacturer as the maximum design loaded weight of a single vehicle.
      
      (J)	Ground-level ozone -- A colorless, odorless gas formed by mixing of volatile organic compounds and oxides of nitrogen from stationary and mobile pollution sources in the presence of heat and sunlight. 
      
      (K)	Heavy Duty Vehicle (HDV) -- Any motor vehicle rated at eight thousand five hundred one (8,501) pounds GVWR or more.
      
      (L)	Initial emissions inspection -- An emissions inspection consisting of the inspection series that occurs the first time a vehicle is inspected in a compliance cycle.
      
      (M)	Licensed emissions inspection station -- Any business that has met the licensing requirements in this rule and been licensed to conduct vehicle emissions inspections on behalf of the department.
      
      (N)	Licensed emissions inspector -- Any individual that has met the licensing requirements described in this rule and been licensed to conduct vehicle emissions inspections on behalf of the department.
      
      (O)	Light Duty Truck (LDT) -- Any motor vehicle rated at eight thousand five hundred pounds (8,500) GVWR or less which has a vehicle curb weight of six thousand (6,000) pounds or less and which has a basic vehicle frontal area of forty-five (45) square feet or less which is --  
            1.	Designed primarily for purposes of transportation of property or is a derivation of such a vehicle;
            2.	Designed primarily for transportation of persons and has a capacity of more than twelve (12) persons; or
            3.	Available with special features enabling off-street or off-highway operation and use. 
 
      (P)	Light Duty Vehicle (LDV) -- A passenger car or passenger car derivative capable of seating twelve (12) or less that is rated at six thousand (6,000) pounds GVWR or less.
 
      (Q)	Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) -- A colored warning light located on the dashboard of vehicles equipped with OBD systems indicating to the vehicle operator that the vehicle either has a malfunction or has deteriorated enough to cause a potential increase in the vehicle's tailpipe or evaporative emissions.
      
      (R)	Missouri Decentralized Analyzer System (MDAS) -- The emissions inspection equipment that is sold by the state's contractor to licensed emissions inspection stations. The MDAS consists of all hardware and software necessary to perform an emissions inspection, to print vehicle inspection reports, and to print windshield stickers.
      
      (S)	Missouri Department of Revenue -- The state agency responsible for the oversight of vehicle registration at contract offices and via the internet. MDOR is also responsible for the registration denial method of enforcement for the vehicle emissions inspection and maintenance program.
      
      (T)	Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) -- The state agency responsible for the oversight of the vehicle safety inspection program and joint oversight with the department of the vehicle emissions inspection and maintenance program.
      
      (U)	Offline Inspection -- An emissions inspection performed while the emissions inspection equipment is not connected to the Vehicle Inspection Database (VID).
      
      (V)	On-Board Diagnostics -- A vehicle emissions early-warning system required by federal law to be installed on all light-duty 1996 and newer model year gasoline vehicles and 1997 and newer model year diesel vehicles for sale in the United States. The OBD system monitors sensors attached to all emissions-control related components on a vehicle to ensure that the emissions control system operates properly throughout a vehicle's lifetime. If one (1) or more components of the emissions control system malfunctions or deteriorates, the OBD system will illuminate the Malfunction Indicator Lamp and store one (1) or more DTCs.
      
      (W)	On-Board Diagnostics test -- A test in which a vehicle's OBD system is connected to a hand-held tool or computer that an inspector uses to determine and/or collect and record --   
            1.	The status of the OBD system's MIL when the vehicle engine is off and when the vehicle engine is running;
            2.	DLC access and functionality and OBD communication;
            3.	Vehicle signature information, including, but not limited to, the electronic vehicle identification number (VIN) and other unique parameter identifiers;
            4.	The status of all of the OBD system's readiness monitors;
            5.	The OBD system's MIL command status; and
            6.	Any DTCs, including those that are commanding the MIL to be illuminated. 
 
      (X)	Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle -- A plug-in hybrid electric drive vehicle that is made by a manufacturer, has not been modified from original manufacturer specifications, and can operate solely on electric power and is capable of recharging its battery from an on-board generation source and an off-board electricity source.
      
      (Y)	Qualifying repair -- Any repair or adjustment performed on a vehicle's emissions control system after failing an initial emissions inspection, that is reasonable to the test method failure. A qualifying repair is submitted as part of a cost-based waiver application and must document, to the department's satisfaction, the diagnostic testing or analysis method used by the person performing the repair. Repairs performed by a repair technician that were not authorized by the vehicle owner's signature or verbal consent may not be considered a qualifying repair. The qualifying repair must be performed within ninety (90) days after the date of initial emissions inspection. The initial or subsequent emissions reinspection should support the necessity of the qualifying repair. The qualifying repair may consist of either -- 
            1.	The parts costs, spent by a vehicle owner or charged to a vehicle owner by a repair technician, that are appropriate for the type of emissions inspection failure; or
            2.	The parts and recognized labor costs, charged to a vehicle owner by a recognized repair technician, that are appropriate for the type of emissions inspection failure.
 
      (Z)	Readiness monitor -- A design feature of OBD systems. If a readiness monitor has been set, then the OBD system has completed a diagnostic check on that component. If a readiness monitor has not been set, then the OBD system has not completed a diagnostic check on that component. 
      
      (AA)	Recognized labor costs -- The labor costs that a recognized repair technician charges for emissions repair services rendered to a vehicle that fails its emissions inspection. Labor costs not tied to an emissions repair or solely for the purposes of setting readiness monitors may not be considered qualifying repairs.
      
      (BB)	Recognized Repair Technician -- Any person who --  
            1.	Is professionally engaged full-time in vehicle repair or employed by an ongoing business whose purpose is vehicle repair. A recognized repair technician may only be recognized by the department at one (1) place of employment;
            2.	Has valid certifications from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) in Electrical Systems (A6), Engine Performance (A8), and Advanced Engine Performance Specialist (L1) that have not expired; and
            3.	Has not been reported by the department to the attorney general for unlawful merchandising practices according to subsection 643.330.5, RSMo.
            
      (CC)	Specially constructed vehicle -- A motor vehicle that has not been originally constructed under a distinctive name, make, model, or type by a manufacturer of motor vehicles, that has been issued a specially constructed VIN number from the MDOR, and that has had the specially constructed VIN installed by the MSHP. The term specially constructed vehicle includes kit vehicles that are motor vehicles assembled by a person other than a generally recognized manufacturer of motor vehicles by the use of a glider kit or replica purchased from an authorized manufacturer and accompanied by a manufacturer's statement of origin.
      
      (DD)	Vehicle Inspection Database -- The vehicle inspection database, operated and maintained by the department's contractor. All vehicle emissions inspection information is uploaded by the MDAS inspection equipment to the VID on a real time basis as soon as each inspection is complete.
      
      (EE)	Vehicle Inspection Report (VIR) -- The vehicle inspection report printed by the MDAS inspection equipment at the conclusion of each vehicle's emissions inspection. The VIR is designed solely to provide information regarding the emissions inspection results to motorists, and may not be valid for vehicle registration purposes.

The EPA's Analysis of the Changes to the Definitions Section: Consistent with other actions, Missouri moved the existing I/M definitions from the general definitions rule in 10 CSR 10-6.020 to this rule. Missouri did not change the definitions, so the definitions are consistent with already SIP-approved definitions. This relocation does not affect the stringency or effectiveness of the rule. 

Item 3: General Provision, Subject Vehicle Compliance 
 General Provisions.

       Subject Vehicle Compliance.

             Private entity vehicle compliance.

                         Motor vehicles subject to this rule shall demonstrate compliance with emissions standards in this rule. Such demonstration shall be made through the test methods specified in section (5) of this rule and be completed according to the compliance cycle as defined in 10 CSR 10-6.020, the inspection intervals specified in subsection (3)(B) of this rule, and the inspection periods specified in subsection (3)(C) of this rule.

                         Completion of the emissions inspection requirements is necessary for vehicle registration renewal or registration transfer.
                  
                         Failure to complete a vehicle emissions inspection during the compliance cycle or before vehicle registration shall be a violation of this rule. These violations are subject to penalties specified in subsection 643.355.5., RSMo.
                  
             Public entity vehicle compliance.
                         All subject vehicles owned by federal, state, and local governments shall be emissions inspected according to the compliance cycle as defined in 10 CSR 10-6.020 and paragraph (2)(C)2. of this rule, the inspection intervals specified in subsection (3)(B) of this rule, and the test methods specified in section (5) of this rule.

                         All federal agencies shall ensure employee and military personnel vehicles meet the requirements of paragraph (3)(A)2. of this rule according to the December 1999 Interim Guidance for Federal Facility Compliance With Clean Air Act Sections 118(c) and 118(d) and Applicable Provisions of State Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Programs. This guidance document is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Office of Transportation and Air Quality, 2000 Traverwood, Ann Arbor, MI 48105. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions to this guidance document.
                  
                         Failure to complete a vehicle emissions inspection within the compliance cycle as defined in 10 CSR 10-6.020, paragraph (2)(C)2. of this rule shall be a violation of this rule. These violations are subject to penalties specified in subsection 643.355.5., RSMo.
                  
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The EPA's Analysis of the Changes to Subject Vehicle Compliance: Missouri removed references to the general definition rule, 10 CSR 10-6.020, since all the definitions have been moved to this rule. 

	The addition of "subsection" is a clarification. The numbers are subsection identifiers in the Revised Statutes of Missouri (RSMo).

	The addition of the "test methods" is a clarification.

Item 4: General Provisions, Emission Inspection Intervals

       Emissions Inspection Intervals.

                   Subject vehicles manufactured as odd-numbered model year vehicles are required to be inspected in each odd-numbered calendar year. Subject vehicles manufactured as even-numbered model year vehicles are required to be inspected in each even numbered calendar year.
                   At the of registration transfer, subject vehicles are required by subsection 643.315.1., RSMo, to be inspected regardless of the vehicle model year. At the time of registration transfer, prior to the sale of a vehicle, private sellers of vehicles are required to provide the purchaser with an emissions inspection compliance certificate or compliance waiver that is valid for registering the vehicle according to inspection period requirements of subsection (3)(C) of this rule.

The EPA's Analysis of the Changes to Emissions Inspection Intervals: The addition of "subsection" is a clarification. The numbers are subsection identifiers in the Revised Statutes of Missouri (RSMo).

Item 5: General Provisions, Emissions Inspection Periods.

       Emissions Inspection Periods.

                   An emissions inspection performed on a subject vehicle via the vehicle inspection process described in subsections (3)(H) - (K) of this rule is valid, for the purposes of obtaining registration or registration renewal, for a duration of sixty (60) days from the date of passing inspection or waiver issuance. An emissions inspection provided by a licensed motor vehicle dealer to the purchaser of a used vehicle being sold by the licensed motor vehicle dealer is valid for registration purposes for one hundred twenty (120) days after the date of inspection. Vehicles being sold shall not be subject to another emissions inspection for ninety (90) days after the date of sale or transfer of such vehicle.
            
                   Reinspections occurring fewer than ninety (90) days after the initial emissions inspection are subject to subsections (3)(J) and (3)(K) of this rule.
            
                   Reinspections occurring more than ninety (90) days after the initial emissions inspection shall be considered to be an initial emissions inspection as defined in 10 CSR 10-6.020 subsection (2)(L) of this rule and are subject to  subsection (3)(H) of this rule.

The EPA's Analysis of the Changes to Emissions Inspection Periods: Missouri removed references to the general definition rule, 10 CSR 10-6.020, since all the definitions have been moved to this rule.

The removal of "private" expands the requirement to provide the buyer the inspection certificate or waiver. This change will not affect the stringency of the rule.

Item 6: General Provisions, Emissions Inspection Fees

       Emissions Inspection Fees.

                   Initial vehicle emissions inspection fee. At the time of completion of an      initial emissions inspection, the vehicle owner or driver shall pay no more than twenty-four dollars ($24) to the licensed emissions inspection station. The inspection station shall determine the forms of payment accepted. Fleet operators inspecting their own fleet vehicles at their own inspection facility are exempt from initial vehicle emissions inspection fees.
            
                   Vehicle emissions reinspection fee. Each initial vehicle emissions inspection fee shall include one (1) free reinspection, provided that the reinspection is conducted within twenty (20) business days of the initial emissions inspection at the same inspection station that performed the initial inspection.
                         To qualify for one (1) free reinspection, the vehicle owner or driver shall present the previous VIR and the completed repair data sheet described in subsection (4)(D) of this rule to the emissions inspection station that conducted the initial emissions inspection, within twenty (20) business days of the initial emissions inspection. The emissions inspector shall return the previous VIR to the vehicle owner.
                  
 At the emissions inspection station's discretion, reinspections occurring more than twenty (20) business days after the initial emissions inspection may be performed upon payment of the initial emissions inspection fee to the emissions inspection station.
                  
                         Fleet operators reinspecting their own fleet vehicles at their own inspection facility are exempt from vehicle emissions reinspection fees.

             Emissions inspection oversight fee.

                         Licensed emissions inspection stations shall pre-pay the state two dollars and fifty cents ($2.50) for each passing emissions inspection that they intend to perform. The fee shall be paid to the   Director of Revenue  MDOR and submitted to the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP). The MSHP shall deposit the fee into the "Missouri Air Emissions Reduction Fund" as established by section 643.350, RSMo. The MSHP will then use the contractor's vehicle inspection database (VID) to credit the number of pre-paid emissions inspections to the licensed emissions inspection station's MDAS. The MDAS shall deduct one (1) emissions credit authorization for each passing emissions inspection. Public entities inspecting their own vehicles at their own inspection facility are exempt from vehicle emissions oversight fees.
                  
                         Licensed inspection stations are required to maintain a sufficient positive quantity of emissions credits on their analyzer(s) to prevent having to turn away motorists who have requested an inspection.
                  
                         At the time that a licensed emissions inspection station discontinues operation or chooses not to renew its emissions inspection license, the department will issue the licensed emissions inspection station a full refund of two dollars and fifty cents ($2.50) for each paid emissions inspection credit authorization that remains on the licensed emissions inspection station's MDAS. The department shall withdraw the pre-paid fees from the "Missouri Air Emissions Reduction Fund" as established by section 643.350, RSMo, and send the existing balance of the pre-paid fees to the licensed inspection station. The MSHP will then delete all pre-paid emissions inspections from the inspection equipment.
                   Vehicle inspection database (VID) service fee. Licensed emissions inspection stations shall pay the contractor up to three dollars and forty-five cents ($3.45) for each paid completed emissions inspection that  they perform that is not a reinspection as defined in paragraph (3)(D)2. of this rule. Public entities inspecting their own vehicles at their own inspection facility are exempt from VID service fees. The fee shall be made payable to the contractor and submitted monthly according to the terms of the contract between the contractor and the licensed emissions inspection stations. The contractor shall reimburse any VID service fee overcharges to an inspection station within sixty (60) days of the date of notification by the emissions inspection station manager. The VID service fee will be evaluated and established as a part of the contractor selection process under sections 643.300 - 643.355, RSMo.

The EPA's Analysis of the Changes to Emissions Inspection Fees: Missouri added "completion of" because the fee only applies to completed initial inspections. 
      The statement in (D)2.C. regarding fleet operators being exempt from the initial fee was removed, since the "up to twenty-four dollars" language covers all inspections. A fleet operator inspecting their own vehicles at their own stations can choose to not charge themselves.  

	Paragraphs A of subsection (D)2 applied to past practice. Now the Vehicle Inspection Reports (VIR) will be in the inspection equipment. The vehicle owner does not have to present a paper copy to qualify for the free reinspection. Paragraphs B and C of subsection (D)2 are redundant. Since the only way for an owner to get a reinspection after twenty days is to pay for it. Missouri did not need to state so in paragraph B. Paragraph C, like the last sentence of (D)2.C. above, covered the ability of fleet operators doing self inspections to not charge themselves. 

      The removal of the long version of the acronyms does not affect the stringency of the rule. 
  
      The addition of "section" is a clarification to the rule. 
 
      Missouri has exempted public entities from the emissions oversight and VID fees. 
      
      The VID fee language was revised to reflect the current contract with the State's contractor and to allow for flexibility based on future contracts. 
      
Item 7: General Provisions, Emissions Inspection Equipment

       Emissions Inspection Equipment.

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                   Functional characteristics of emissions inspection equipment. The MDAS shall be composed of vehicle inspection equipment controlled by a computer.

                   The MDAS shall automatically -- 

                               Make pass/fail decisions for all computer-determined aspects of the emissions inspection as described in paragraphs (5)(B)3. through (5)(B)5. of this rule;
                        
                         Record tests data to on the MDAS hard drive and the contractor's VID;
                        
                         Conduct regular self-testing of recording accuracy;
                               Perform electrical calibration and system integrity checks before each test, as applicable; and
                        
                         Initiate immediate system lockouts for -- 
                              
                               Tampering with security aspects of the MDAS;
                              
                               Fraudulent inspection activity;
                              
                                     Exceeding the limit of offline emissions inspections established by the department and the MSHP as specified in the contract between the department and the contractor; or
                              
                               Failing the on-board diagnostics (OBD) verification tool self-check
                              
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                   OBD test equipment. OBD test equipment shall meet the standards specified in 40 CFR 85.2231, which is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the EPA, Office of Transportation and Air Quality, 2000 Traverwood, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 on April 5, 2001. The provisions of 40 CFR 85.2231 as promulgated by the EPA on April 28, 2014, are hereby incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the U.S. Government Publishing Office available at https://bookstore.gpo.gov/ or for mail orders print and fill out order form online and mail to: U.S. Government Publishing Office, PO Box 979050, St. Louis, MO 63197-9000. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions to 40 CFR 85.2231. The OBD test equipment shall be able to communicate with all known OBD protocols and connect              to and communicate with a minimum of ninety-eight percent (98%) of all subject vehicles.

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The EPA's Analysis of the Changes to Emissions Inspection Equipment: The "Records tests" and "Record test data" is equivalent. In recording the test, the equipment records the test data.  

	The limit for offline emission inspections is established in the contract with the contractor rather than Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP). 

	The removal of the long version of the acronyms does not affect the stringency of the rule.

      Missouri updated the reference to 40 CFR 85.2231 to the latest version. 

Item 7: General Provisions, Emissions Inspection Station Requirements

       Emissions Inspection Station Requirements.

             Premises.

                         Each emissions inspection station shall have an emissions inspection area within an enclosed building of sufficient length, width, and height to accommodate a full size light duty vehicle or light duty truck.
                  
                         The licensed emissions inspection station shall be in compliance with applicable city, county, and state regulations relating to zoning, merchant licensing, fictitious names, and tax numbers.
                  
                        C 	The emissions inspection area shall be sufficiently lighted, adequately heated and cooled, and properly ventilated to conduct an emissions inspection.
                  
                   Equipment. Each licensed emissions inspection station shall have the following equipment located at or near the inspection area:

                         Scraper. The scraper may be used to remove old windshield stickers;
                        
                         Emissions inspection equipment, including hardware, software, forms, and windshield stickers. The MDAS equipment hardware, as  described under the definition for Missouri Decentralized Analyzer System found in 10 CSR 10-6.020, shall be purchased or leased by the inspection station from the state's contractor. All of the equipment must be present and functional. The equipment software shall be provided with the MDAS equipment purchase or lease and updated periodically at no cost to the licensed inspection stations. The forms described in section (4) of this rule shall be provided by the MDAS software. The windshield stickers described in section (4) of this rule shall be provided by the contractor at no cost to licensed  emissions inspection stations; and
                  
                         Telecommunications. The station shall provide dedicated data transmission capabilities for the emissions inspection equipment to stay online with the contractor's VID. The telecommunications capabilities may be either high-speed or low-speed telecommunication service with appropriate bandwidth for up-to-date VID data transmission to the MDAS. The cost of this telecommunications service, including initial installation and ongoing maintenance, is the responsibility of the licensed emissions inspection station.
             Personnel.

                         Each licensed emissions inspection station shall have a minimum of one (1) licensed emissions inspector on duty during all business days during the station's hours of inspection, except for short periods of time due to illness or annual vacation.
                  
                         Each licensed emissions inspection station will designate, on the station license application, the emissions inspection station manager who will be in charge of emissions inspections. The emissions inspection station manager shall be responsible for the daily operation of the station and will ensure that complete and proper emissions inspections are being performed. The emissions inspection station manager shall be present at the licensed emissions inspection station during all business days during the station's hours of inspection, except for short periods of time due to illness or annual vacation.
                  
                         If the station is without at least one (1) emissions inspector or one (1) emissions inspection station manager, then the station shall be prohibited from conducting emissions inspections.

             Licensing.

                         Any person, firm, corporation, partnership, or governmental entity requesting an emissions inspection station license shall submit a completed emissions inspection station application to the department or to the MSHP.
                  
                         A vehicle emissions inspection station license shall be valid for twelve (12) months from the date of issuance. A completed emissions inspection station license application shall be accompanied by a check or money order for one hundred dollars ($100) made payable to the Director of Revenue MDOR and submitted to either the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Air Pollution Control Program, Attn: Inspection and Maintenance, PO Box 176, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0176 or the MSHP. Under no circumstances will cash be accepted for the license fee.
                  
                         For the purposes of emissions and safety inspection license synchronization, a vehicle emissions inspection station license may be valid for fewer than twelve (12) months from the date of issuance. A completed emissions inspection station license application shall be accompanied by a check or money order made payable to the Director of Revenue and submitted to either the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Air Pollution Control Program, Attn: Inspection and Maintenance, PO Box 176, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0176 or the MSHP. The check or money order shall submit the pro-rated fee of eight dollars and thirty- three cents ($8.33) times the number of months between the month of the application, including the month of application, for the emissions inspection license and the month that the safety inspection license will be renewed. Under no circumstances will cash be accepted for the license fee.
                  
                        D  	Except as provided by subparagraph (3)(F)4.C. of this rule, station licenses are valid for a period of one (1) year from the date of issuance, unless the license is suspended or revoked by the department or the MSHP.  The department or MSHP may suspend or revoke a station license as provided by subsection (3)(N). of this rule. The owners of licensed emissions inspection stations that are renewing their emissions inspection license shall complete the requirements of subparagraph (3)(F)4.B. of  this rule.
                  
                        E D  	Along with the application fee, applicants shall submit the following information on a form provided by either the department or the MSHP:
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                        F E  	No license issued to an emissions inspection station may be transferred or used at any other location. Any change in ownership or location shall void the current station license. The department must be notified immediately when a change of ownership or location occurs or when a station discontinues operation. Businesses that change locations will be charged another license fee for the cost of the new license. Businesses that change owners will be treated as new licensees and charged another license fee for the new license.
                        G F  	When an emissions inspection station license has been  suspended or revoked, or when a station discontinues operation, all emissions inspection supplies including, but not limited to, blank windshield stickers described in section (4) of this rule and the emissions inspection station sign described in subparagraph (3)(F)7.C., shall be released on demand to the department or the MSHP. The failure to account for all emissions inspection supplies will be sufficient cause for the department or the MSHP to not reinstate an emissions inspection station license related supplies shall be surrendered to the department or the MSHP. The failure to account for all emissions inspection supplies will be sufficient cause for the department or the MSHP to deny the reinstatement of an emissions inspection station license.
                  
                        H G 	No emissions inspection station license will be issued to a spouse, child or children, son/daughter-in-law, employee, or any person having an interest in the business for the privilege to conduct emissions inspections at the same location or in close proximity to the location of an emissions inspection station whose license is under suspension or revocation, unless the applicant can provide reasonable assurance that the licensee under suspension or revocation will not be employed, manage, assist in the station operation, or otherwise benefit financially from the operation of the business in any way.

             Operations.

                         All emissions must be conducted at the licensed emissions inspection station in the approved emissions inspection area described in paragraph (3)(F)1. of this rule.
                  
                         The entire inspection of a vehicle shall be made only by an individual who has a current, valid emissions inspector license. No person without a current, valid emissions inspector license shall issue an emissions VIR or a windshield sticker. No owner, operator, or employee of an inspection station shall furnish, loan, give, or sell an emissions VIR or windshield sticker to any person except those entitled to receive it because their vehicle has passed the emissions inspection.
                  
                         If an emissions inspector or an emissions inspection station manager or owner resigns or is dismissed, the emissions inspection station manager or station owner shall report these changes to the department and the MSHP immediately or within two (2) business days. The emissions inspection station manager or station owner shall complete an amendment form to inform the department and the MSHP of these changes in personnel.
                         All current manuals, bulletins, or other rules issued by the department must be read by the station owner or operator and each emissions inspector. These resources must be available, either in printed or electronic form, at all times for ready reference by emissions inspectors, department, and MSHP staff.
                  
                         If the department is asked to settle a difference of opinion between a vehicle owner and an emissions inspection station manager or emissions inspector concerning the inspection standards and procedures, the decisions of the department concerning emissions inspection standards and procedures will be final.
                  
                         Emissions inspection station operators are permitted to advertise as official emissions inspection stations.
                        
             Hours of operation.

                         The normal business hours and business days of every public inspection station shall be at least eight (8) continuous hours per day, five (5) days per week, excluding all state holidays.
                  
                         Emissions inspectors are obligated to conduct emissions inspections and reinspections of vehicles during normal business hours.
                        
                               A vehicle shall be emissions inspected within a two  (2) hour period after being presented unless other vehicles are already being emissions inspected.
                        
                               A reinspection must begin within one (1) hour when a vehicle is presented during the twenty (20) consecutive-day period for reinspections excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and state holidays.
                              
                   Display of inspection station and inspector licenses, sign, and poster.

                         The department or the department's designee shall provide each licensed emissions inspection station with one (1) station license certificate. The station license certificate shall be framed under clean glass or plastic and displayed in a conspicuous location discernible to those presenting vehicles for emissions inspections.
                  
                         The department or the department's designee shall provide each licensed emissions inspector with one (1) inspector license certificate. The emissions inspector licenses must be framed under clean glass or plastic and displayed in a conspicuous location discernible to those presenting vehicles for emissions inspections.
                         The department or the department's designee shall provide each licensed emissions inspection station one (1) official sign, made of metal or other durable material, to designate the station as an official emissions inspection station. The sign designating the station as an emissions inspection station shall be displayed in a location visible to motorists driving past the inspection station. Additional signs may be purchased for a fee equal to the cost to the state for each additional sign.
                  
                         The department or the department's designee shall provide each licensed emissions inspection station with one (1) poster that informs the public that required repairs or corrections need not be made at that inspection station. The poster must be displayed in a conspicuous location discernible to those presenting vehicles for emissions inspections. Additional posters may be purchased for a fee equal to the cost to the retail sales state for each additional poster.
                        
The EPA's Analysis of the Changes to Emissions Inspection Station Requirements: The "zoning, merchant licensing, fictitious names, and retail sales" requirements for inspection stations are no longer included in the SIP. In its justification for the revisions, Missouri stated these requirements are not relevant to air quality. We agree that these requirements do not directly affect air quality. Further, inspection stations will likely still have to meet these requirements which are found in Missouri statutes and regulations.  

      The removal of the long version of the acronyms does not affect the stringency of the rule.

      Missouri updated "Telecommunications" for changes in how data services now work. 
      
      "The phrase "of time" was redundant. The modifier "annual" of "vacations" was removed. 

	MoDNR and MSHP decided there was not a need to prorate station license fees.  
	
	Missouri clarified the provision on the return of inspection supplies when a station discontinues operation. 
	
	The addition of "entire" clarifies that the whole of the inspection must be done by a licensed inspector. This strengthens the SIP. 

	The removal of the phrase "framed under clean glass or plastic" allows for more display options for the certification. The station and inspector licenses must still be "displayed in a conspicuous location." Missouri is making this change to allow MSHP regulations handle the more detailed aspects of license display but are not including the MSHP regulations in the SIP. This change does not affect the stringency of the SIP. 

	The state no longer provides posters about citizen's ability to obtain repairs other than at the inspection station. Informing the owner of a failed vehicle has been added to subsection (G)11. This change does not affect the stringency of the SIP. 

Item 8: General Provisions, Emissions Inspector Requirements
                        
       Emissions Inspector Requirements.

                   Every person requesting a vehicle emissions inspector license shall submit a completed vehicle emissions inspector application to the department or the department's designee. The emissions inspector application shall include a facial photograph with dimensions of two inches (2") in length and two inches (2") in width.
            
                   All vehicle emissions inspectors must be at least eighteen (18) years of age and able to read and understand documents written in English. The emissions inspector written exam may include an oral component to evaluate the applicant's ability to read and understand documents written in English.
            
                   Emissions inspectors must pass a written test that demonstrates their knowledge of the fundamentals of OBD testing and repairs and the procedures of the emissions inspection program. The emissions inspector written exam may include an oral component to evaluate the applicant's ability to read and understand documents written in English. A minimum grade of eighty percent (80%) is required to pass the written examination or reexamination.
                  
                         The contractor shall design the training material and corresponding written exam and have the training material and written exam certified by the department prior to issuing the training material and written exam to potential emissions inspectors.
                         After emissions inspectors have passed the contractor's written exam, if they wish to also be licensed to conduct vehicle safety inspections, they must submit an application to the MSHP to take the safety inspection exam.
                         Currently licensed A safety inspectors with a current license working at a newly licensed emissions inspection stations will only have to  must pass only the written emissions exam conducted by the contractor.
                        
                   Emissions inspectors must be thoroughly familiar  also pass a practical exam that demonstrates competency with the emissions inspection equipment and demonstrate competency to either the department or the MSHP while performing an emissions inspection on a vehicle prior to the issuance of the inspector's license. A minimum grade of eighty percent (80%) is required to pass the practical examination or reexamination.
            
                   If the applicant meets the requirements of paragraphs (3)(G)1. - (3)(G)4. of this rule, an emissions inspector license will be issued without charge. Licenses are valid for a period of three (3) years from the date of issuance, or until  unless suspended or revoked by  the department or the MSHP. An emissions inspector whose license has  been suspended or revoked per items listed in subsection (3)(N) of this rule shall be required to successfully complete the contractor's training program and pass the written and practical exams described in paragraphs (3)(G)3. And (3)(G)4. of this rule before the emissions license will be reinstated.
            
                   If the emissions inspector leaves the employment of one licensed emissions inspection station and enters the employment of another licensed emissions inspection station, the emissions inspection station manager of the station that the inspector is transferring to shall follow the procedures described in subparagraph (3)(F)5.K. of this rule. The emissions inspector's license is transferable with the licensed emissions inspector, provided the emissions inspector's license has not expired.
            
                   An emissions inspector may be reexamined at any time, and if s/he fails the reexamination or refuses to be reexamined, the license issued to him/her shall be suspended. If a vehicle emissions inspector fails a reexamination, s/he cannot again be tested until a period of thirty (30) days has elapsed.
            
                   An emissions inspector license may be renewed before the expiration date or sixty (60) days after expiration without a reexamination. If the license has expired more than sixty (60) days before the license renewal application is submitted, a reexamination will be required. A vehicle emissions inspector does not have authority to conduct any inspections during the sixty (60) day grace  period unless the license has been properly renewed.

The EPA's Analysis of the Changes to Emissions Inspector Requirements: The relocation of the option for an oral English reading understanding does not change the stringency of the SIP.
 
	The rephrasing of paragraph (G)3.C. does not change the stringency of the SIP. 

	Replacing "be thoroughly familiar" with "also pass a practical exam that demonstrates competency" strengthens the SIP by specifying how "be thoroughly familiar" is determined. 
	
	"Unless" has the same effect as "until" in this usage. 

	The addition of the reference to subsection (3)(N) is a clarification.
Item 9: General Provisions, Emissions Inspection Procedures
             Emissions Inspection Procedures. The emissions inspection procedure shall meet the following requirements:
            
                   Every emissions inspection must be performed according to the procedures described in this rule. Once an emissions inspection has begun, it shall be completed by the initiating inspector and shall not be terminated. A vehicle may not be passed or failed based upon a partial inspection;
            
                   A proper and complete emissions inspection shall consist of the OBD test method described in section (5) of this rule, the immediate printing and subsequent issuance of a VIR to the motorist, and the immediate uploading of the emissions inspection data to the contractor's VID;
            
                   All emissions inspection records shall be transmitted to the state's contractor as soon as an inspection is complete for the purpose of real time registration verification by the MDOR and program oversight by the department or the MSHP;
            
                   The emissions inspection fees shall be charged for each inspection performed as described in subsection (3)(D) of this rule;
            
                   Emissions inspection windshield stickers will be issued to an emissions inspection station by the MSHP and can be printed by only that station. Emissions inspection windshield stickers shall be kept secure to prevent them from being lost, damaged, or stolen. If windshield stickers are lost, damaged, or stolen, the incident shall be reported immediately to the MSHP;
            
                   The emissions inspector will ensure that all required information is properly and accurately entered into the MDAS. This includes three (3) mandatory photos, a vehicle description including the license plate number at the time of inspection, vehicle identification number (VIN), vehicle make, vehicle model, vehicle model year, fuel type, GVWR range, odometer reading at the time of the emissions inspection, and the complete mailing address (street address, city, and zip code) of the vehicle owner;
            
                   Using the MDAS digital camera, the emissions inspector shall take three (3) readily identifiable digital pictures showing the current license plate, VIN, and odometer reading. The picture of the license plate, VIN, and odometer must match the plate, VIN, and odometer reading that is printed on the VIR. These pictures shall then be immediately uploaded to the VID via the docking station provided with the MDAS.
                         License plate pictures. Pictures of the rear license plate shall be of the entire rear portion of the vehicle from taillight to taillight. If the vehicle license plate is located only on the front of the vehicle, then the license plate picture shall be of the entire front of the vehicle. License plate pictures must be clearly legible.
                  
                         VIN pictures. The camera should be set to the macro picture-taking mode. VIN pictures should be of the dashboard VIN plate. It may be helpful to illuminate the VIN plate with supplemental lighting, block overhead lighting with a solid object, or take the photo at an angle so that the camera flash or overhead lights are not reflected by the windshield glass. VIN pictures must be clearly legible. When VIN pictures are unclear, a supporting photo of the door VIN may be included in the record.
                  
                         Odometer pictures. The camera should be set to the macro picture-taking mode. In the case of digital odometers, the ignition switch must be on to illuminate the odometer reading. Trip odometer photos are not permissible. It may be helpful to turn on the dashboard lights to help illuminate the odometer without the use of the camera's flash. Odometer pictures must be clearly legible;
                        
                   Inspection stations shall ensure that the station analyzer universal serial bus (USB) digital camera is mounted on top of the station analyzer monitor and aimed, with a clear line of sight, towards the emissions inspection bay every time a vehicle emissions inspection is performed so that the inspection process can be remotely observed by state agencies throughout the entire vehicle emissions inspection;
                  
                   9. Vehicles shall be inspected in as-received condition, including vehicles whose malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) is lit or whose readiness monitors are unset. The inspector shall connect the OBD cable or wireless transmitter to the data link connector (DLC) of the actual vehicle submitted for emissions testing. The connection shall remain intact and functioning during the entire test procedure. Clean scanning as defined in 10 CSR 10-6.020 is prohibited. An official inspection, once initiated, should be performed in its entirety regardless of immediate outcome, except in the case of an invalid test condition or determination by the emissions inspector;
            
                   10. The initial emissions inspection shall be performed according to the test method described in section (5) of this rule without repair or adjustment at the emission inspection station prior to commencement of any tests. Emissions inspections performed within ninety (90) days of the initial emissions inspection shall be considered a reinspection and are subject to provisions of subsection (3)(J) of this rule;
                   11. If a subject vehicle passes the emissions test method described in section (5) of this rule, according to the standards described in subsection (3)(I) of this rule, the emissions inspection station shall issue the vehicle owner or driver a passing VIR described in subsection (4)(A) of this rule, certifying that the vehicle has passed the emissions inspection, and provide a windshield sticker for the windshield of the subject vehicle according to subsection (4)(A) of this rule. The positioning of the windshield sticker on the windshield of the vehicle shall take place on the premises of the emissions inspection station;
            
                   12. If a subject vehicle fails the emissions test method described in section (5) of this rule, according to the standards described in subsection (3)(I) of this rule, the emissions inspection station shall provide the vehicle owner or driver with a failing VIR described in subsection (4)(B) of this rule that indicates what parts of the OBD test method the vehicle failed, a repair facility performance report described in subsection (4)(H) of this rule that lists the ten (10) nearest Missouri Recognized Repair Technicians (MRRTs) to the licensed emissions inspection station, a statement that vehicle repairs do not need to occur at the inspection station where the test was performed, and a repair data sheet described in subsection (4)(D) of this rule that is used to collect emissions repair data for the repair facility performance report;
            
                   13. If a subject vehicle fails the emissions test method described in section (5) of this rule, the vehicle owner shall have the vehicle repaired. The vehicle shall be reinspected according to   within the appropriate inspection period as determined by paragraphs (3)(C)2. and (3)(C)3. of this rule and the reinspection procedures described in subsection (3)(J) of this rule; and
            
                   14. If the emissions inspection is aborted by the MDAS software or the emissions inspector, the emissions inspection station shall provide the vehicle owner or driver with the emissions VIR described in subsection (4)(K) of this rule that indicates that the OBD test was aborted.

The EPA's Analysis of the Changes to Emissions Inspection Procedures: The addition of "by the initiating inspector" strengthens the SIP by ensuring the same licensed inspector completes the inspection.
	The phrase "Three (3) mandatory photos" was removed because it was redundant to paragraph (H)7.

      The removal of the long version of the acronyms does not affect the stringency of the rule.

      The phrase "Via the docking station provided with the MDAS" was removed because of technology changes. There no longer is a docking station. 
      
      The picture language was revised for changes in digital photography and to allow for the use of door VINs as support. These changes do not affect the stringency of the SIP. 

	The language for the analyzer camera was removed because the analyzers no longer have cameras.  

      Missouri removed references to the general definition rule, 10 CSR 10-6.020, since all the definition have been moved to this rule.
      
      Missouri added language to the rule stating that repairs can be done elsewhere, because Missouri no longer produces a poster that stated this information. This change does not affect the stringency of the SIP. 
      
      In this context, "within" and "according to" have the same meaning. 
      
Item 10: General Provisions, Emissions Inspection Standards

             Emissions Inspection Standards. Subject vehicles shall fail the emissions inspection if the vehicle does not meet the OBD test standards specified in 40 CFR 85.2207, which is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the EPA, Office of Transportation and Air Quality, 2000 Traverwood, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 on April 5, 2001. The provisions of 40 CFR 85.2207 as promulgated by the EPA on April 28, 2014, are hereby incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the U.S. Government Publishing Office available at https://bookstore.gpo.gov/ or for mail orders print and fill out order form online and mail to: U.S. Government Publishing Office, PO Box 979050, St. Louis, MO 63197-9000. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions to 40 CFR 85.2207.
            
The EPA's Analysis of the Changes to Emissions Inspection Procedures: Missouri updated the reference to 40 CFR 85.2207 to the latest version. 

Item 11: General Provisions, Emissions Reinspection Procedures
       Emissions Reinspection Procedures.

                   Vehicles that fail the emissions inspection described in section (5) of this rule shall be reinspected according to the test method described in section (5) of this rule to determine if the repairs were effective for correcting failures on the previous inspection thereby reducing or preventing an increase in present and future tailpipe or evaporative emissions.

                         The inspector shall enter the data from the repair data sheet described in subsection (4)(D) of this rule in the MDAS prior to initiating the reinspection(s), even if the vehicle receives multiple reinspections.
                  
                         The inspector shall ensure that the VIN of the reinspected vehicle matches the VIN of the originally inspected vehicle.
                  
                         The inspector shall enter the current odometer reading of the vehicle at the time of the reinspection into the MDAS.
                  
                         The inspector shall take three (3) new photographs following the procedure described in paragraph (3)(H)7. of this rule.
                  
                         The inspector shall connect the OBD cable or wireless transmitter to the data link connector of the actual vehicle submitted for emissions testing. The connection shall remain intact and functioning during the entire test procedure. Clean scanning as defined in 10 CSR 10-6.020 is prohibited.
                  
                   If the subject vehicle passes a reinspection, then the procedures in paragraph (3)(H)11.10. of this rule shall be followed.
                  
                   If the subject vehicle fails a reinspection, the vehicle owner may either:
                        
                         Have more repairs performed on the vehicle and have the vehicle reinspected; or
                  
                         Apply for a cost-based waiver according to the requirements in paragraphs (3)(K)1. - (3)(K)5. of this rule.
                        
The EPA's Analysis of the Changes to Emissions Reinspection Procedures: "Thereby reducing or preventing an increase in present and future tailpipe and evaporative emissions" was descriptive and not proscriptive. The remaining language is proscriptive. This change does not affect the stringency of the rule. 

	The revised language requires the inspector to enter the data from the repair datasheet on all re-inspections. The phrase "Even if the vehicle receives multiple reinspections" was duplicative.  

      Missouri removed references to the general definition rule, 10 CSR 10-6.020, since all the definitions have been moved to this rule.
      
Item 12: General Provisions, Emissions Waivers and Exemptions
      
       Emissions Inspection Waivers and Exemptions.
            
                   Cost-based waivers. Vehicle owners or purchasers shall be issued a cost-based waiver for their vehicle under the following conditions:
                         The subject vehicle has failed the initial emissions inspection, has had qualifying repairs, and has failed an emissions reinspection;
                  
                         The vehicle has passed the following:
                               The bulb check test described in subparagraph (5)(B)2.A. of this rule,; 
                        (II)	tThe data link connector test described in subparagraph (5)(B)3.A. of this rule,; 
                        (III) 	tThe communications test described in subparagraph (5)(B)3.B. of this rule,; and 
                        (IV)	tThe readiness monitor test described in paragraph (5)(B)4. of this rule,; and
                         The subject vehicle has all of its emissions control components correctly installed and operating as designed by the vehicle manufacturer.

                               To the extent practical, the department representative shall use the MSHP air pollution control device inspection method described in 11 CSR 50-2.280 to fulfill the requirement of this subparagraph.
                        
                               If the vehicle fails the visual inspection described in 11 CSR 50-2.280, then the vehicle will be denied a cost-based waiver;
                              
                         The vehicle operator has submitted to the department the appropriate waiver application with all required information and necessary signatures completed, along with all itemized receipts of qualifying repairs. The qualifying repairs must meet the requirements of paragraph (3)(K)2. of this rule. The itemized receipts must meet the requirements of paragraph (3)(K)3. of this rule;
                  
                         At the discretion of the department, the vehicle owner or operator may be required to make arrangements to bring the vehicle to the department or the department's designee for visual verification of the vehicle's repairs or estimated repairs in the case of a cost-based estimate waiver application; and
                  
                         To the extent practical, the department representative has verified that the repairs indicated on the itemized receipts for qualifying repairs were made and that the parts were repaired/replaced as claimed.

                   The minimum amount spent on qualifying repairs for cost-based waivers shall-

                         Exceed four hundred fifty dollars ($450) for vehicles not fully repaired solely by the owner of the failed vehicle;
                         Exceed four hundred dollars ($400) for all vehicles repaired solely by the owner of the failed vehicle. Only qualified repairs that include the part costs for the purchase and installation of the following parts listed in 40 CFR 51.360(a)(5) will be accepted:

                         Oxygen sensors;
                        
                         Catalytic converters;
                        
                         Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valves;
                        
                         Evaporative canisters;
                        
                         Positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valves;
                        
                         Air pumps;
                        
                         Distributors;
                        
                         Ignition wires;
                        
                         Coils;
                        
                         Spark plugs; and
                        
                               Any hoses, gaskets, belts, clamps, brackets, or other accessories directly associated with these parts. If the emissions failure is not related to the parts listed in this subparagraph, the cost of replacing such parts will not count towards the waiver minimum;

                         Exceed two hundred dollars ($200) for all motorists who provide the department representative with reasonable and reliable proof that the owner is financially dependent on state and federal disability benefits and other public assistance programs. The proof shall consist of government issued documentation providing explanation of the motorist's disability and financial assistance with regard to personal income. The motorist must also submit the appropriate cost-based waiver application with their "Financial Eligibility Waiver Request";
                  
                         Be inclusive of part costs paid by motorists performing qualified vehicle repairs by themselves or for qualified emissions repair services performed by any repair technician. Labor costs shall only be applied toward a cost-based waiver if the qualified repair work was performed by a Rrecognized Rrepair Ttechnician;
                         Not include the fee for an emissions inspection or reinspection;
                  
                         Not include the fee for a safety inspection or reinspection;
                  
                         Not include charges for obtaining a written estimate of needed repairs;
                  
                         Not include the charges for repairs necessary for the vehicle to pass a safety inspection;
                  
                         Not include costs for repairs performed on the vehicle before the initial emissions inspection failure or more than ninety (90) days after the initial emissions inspection failure;
                  
                   Not include expenses that are incurred for the repair of -- 

                               Emissions control devices or data link connectors that have been found during either a safety or an emissions inspection to be tampered with, rendered inoperative, or removed;
                        
                         The MIL; or
                        
                         For OBD communications failures;
                              
                         Not include the state sales tax for the following motor vehicle parts that are air pollution control devices:

                         Air injection parts, air pumps, check valves, and smog pumps;
                        
                         Catalytic converters (universal converters, direct fit converters, converter kits);
                        
                         EGR valves;
                        
                         Evaporative canisters and canister purge valves;
                              
                         PCV valves; and
                        
                               Any vehicle parts that serve the equivalent functions of the parts listed in parts (3)(K)2.K.(I) - (3)(K)2.K.(V) of this rule;
                         Not include costs and expenses associated with aftermarket catalytic converter replacements that do not conform to the EPA's Aftermarket Catalytic Converter (AMCC) enforcement policy. The EPA's AMCC enforcement policy, which includes the following three (3) documents, is hereby incorporated by reference in this rule. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions to the EPA's AMCC enforcement policy:

                               The Notice of Proposed Enforcement Policy regarding the "Sale and Use of Aftermarket Catalytic Converters," published on August 5, 1986, by 51 FR 28114 as published by the Office of the Federal Register, U.S. National Archives and Records, 700 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20408;
                        
                               The publication "What You Should Know About Using, Installing Or Buying Aftermarket Catalytic Converters" published in September 2000 by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Office of Air and Radiation, Office of Transportation and Air Quality, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20460; and
                        
                               The letter "Sale and Use of Aftermarket Catalytic Converters for Vehicles Equipped with On-Board Diagnostic (OBD-II) Systems" sent on September 30, 2004, by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20460 to the Manufacturers of Emission Control Association This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions to the EPA's AMCC enforcement policy;

                         Not include expenses that are incurred for the restoration of the vehicle manufacturer's emissions control system due to the installation of sensor simulators, engine control module upgrades, or other aftermarket components that disable readiness monitors or in any way bypass or compromise the vehicle manufacturer's emissions control system; and
                  
                         Not include costs for emissions repairs or adjustments covered by a vehicle manufacturer's warranty, including the minimum federal catalytic converter warranty period of eight (8) years or eighty thousand (80,000) miles, insurance policy, or contractual maintenance agreement. The emissions repair costs covered by warranty, insurance, or maintenance agreements shall be separated from other emissions repair costs and shall not be applied toward the cost-based waiver minimum amount. The operator of a vehicle within the statutory age and mileage coverage under subsection 207(b) of the federal Clean Air Act shall present a written denial of warranty coverage, with a complete explanation, from the manufacturer or authorized dealer in order for this provision to be waived.
                   The vehicle operator shall present the original of all itemized repair receipts to the department representative to demonstrate compliance with paragraph (3)(K)2. of this rule. The itemized repair receipt(s) shall -- 

                         Include the name, physical address, and phone number of the repair facility and the model year, make, model, and VIN of the vehicle being repaired;
                  
                         Describe the diagnostic test(s) performed to identify the reason the vehicle failed an emissions inspection;
                  
                         Describe the emissions repair(s) that were indicated by the diagnostic test(s);
                  
                         Document the emissions repairs performed were authorized by the vehicle owner or operator;
                  
                         Describe the emissions repairs that were performed by the repair technician or vehicle owner;
                  
                         For catalytic converter replacements, include, as a separate attachment, the documentation that the EPA's AMCC enforcement policy requires of the catalytic converter retail seller, vehicle owner, and/or installer. Catalytic converter replacements will only be accepted towards a cost-based waiver if they are installed on gasoline-powered vehicles that have failed the most recent OBD test with at least one (1) catalytic converter Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) (P0420 - P0439) as recorded on a failing VIR described in subsection (4)(B) of this rule;
                  
                         Describe the vehicle part(s) and the quantity or each type of part(s) that were serviced or replaced;
                  
                         Describe the readiness monitors that were either set to ready or left unset;
                  
                         Describe the diagnostic test(s) performed after the repairs were completed to verify that the vehicle's emissions control system is now operating as it was designed to operate by the manufacturer;
                  
                         Clearly list the labor costs, if the vehicle was repaired by a repair technician, and the part(s) costs separately for each repair item;
                         Include the repair technician's name (printed or typed), signature and, if applicable, the unique identification number of the Rrecognized Rrepair Ttechnician that performed the repair work; and
                  
                         Confirm that payment was collected or financed for the services rendered and/or parts replaced as listed on the itemized repair receipt(s).

                   Cost Estimate-based estimate waivers. Vehicles shall be issued an cost estimate- based estimate waiver under the following conditions:

                         The subject vehicle has failed the initial emissions inspection or reinspection after repair(s) with a single DTC;
                  
                         The vehicle has passed the following:
                         The bulb check test described in subparagraph (5)(B)2.A. of this rule,;
                         tThe data link connector test described in subparagraph (5)(B)3.A. of this rule,;
                         tThe communication test described in subparagraph (5)(B)3.B. of this rule,; and
                         tThe readiness monitor test described in subparagraph (5)(B)4. Of this rule;
                         The subject vehicle cannot have received either a cost- based waiver or an cost  estimate-based estimate waiver during a previous biennial inspection cycle for the same single DTC;
                  
                         The vehicle owner has paid for a diagnostic test of that DTC by a Rrecognized Rrepair Ttechnician or a vehicle repair business that specializes in a particular make of vehicle or type of repair (e.g., transmission repairs), with the items tested and the results described on the repair estimate; and
                  
                         The diagnostic test results and parts required for the repair of the single DTC are documented by the shop to exceed four hundred fifty dollars ($450).

                   The department reserves the right to investigate all cost- and estimate-based waiver requests and submitted receipts. Cost-based waiver requests with incomplete information and/or receipts that do not identify the vehicle that was repaired, do not itemize the actual cost of the parts that were serviced, do not list the labor costs separately from the part costs, indicate that state sales tax was charged on air pollution control parts exempted from state sales tax as defined in paragraph (3)(K)2. of this rule, or contain fraudulent information or part costs as determined by department representatives  will not be accepted by the department. If the conditions of paragraphs (3)(K)1. - (3)(K)4. of this rule have been met, the department representative shall issue a cost-based waiver and provide the windshield sticker to be affixed to the vehicle by the vehicle owner. The windshield sticker shall meet the requirements of paragraph (4)(F)2. of this rule.

                   The contractor shall provide the means to issue cost-based waivers, VIRs, and windshield stickers from either the department's offices or from a portable solution as required by the contract. The contractor shall provide the means to issue out-of-area, reciprocity, mileage, and GVWR waivers, exemptions, and VIRs, from either the department's offices or from a portable solution as required by the contract.

                   Out-of-area exemptions. Provided the vehicle owner or driver submits a completed, signed out-of-area affidavit to the department indicating that the vehicle will be operated exclusively in an area of the state not subject to the inspection requirements of sections 643.300 -  643.355, RSMo, for the next twenty-four (24) months, the department shall issue an emissions inspection VIR, with an indicator to show that the vehicle has received an out-of-area exemption to the vehicle owner or driver, and a windshield sticker shall be affixed to the subject vehicle.

                   Reciprocity waivers. Provided the vehicle owner or driver presents proof, acceptable to the department, that the subject vehicle has successfully passed an OBD emissions inspection in another state within the previous sixty (60) calendar days, the department shall issue an emissions inspection VIR with an indicator to show that the vehicle has received a reciprocity waiver to the vehicle owner or driver, and a windshield sticker shall be affixed to the subject vehicle.

                  A. Reciprocity waivers shall be issued if the motorist submits proof of a passing OBD emissions inspection from one (1) of the following states: Alaska, Arizona, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee unless tested in Shelby County (Memphis), Rhode Island, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin a state or jurisdiction participating in pass/fail OBD inspections.

                  B. Should any of these states discontinue the use of pass/fail OBD inspections, the reciprocity waiver shall not be granted.

                   Mileage exemptions. Provided the vehicle owner or driver submits the required information described in subsection (4)(H) of this rule, the department or the MDAS shall issue an emissions inspection VIR, with an indicator to show that the vehicle has received a mileage-based exemption to the vehicle owner or driver.
                   GVWR exemptions. Provided the emissions inspector verifies that the vehicle is over eight thousand five hundred pounds (8,500 lbs.) GVWR, the MDAS shall issue an emissions inspection VIR, with an indicator to show that the vehicle has received a GVWR exemption to the vehicle owner or driver.
            
                   The contractor shall provide the means to issue out-of-area, reciprocity, mileage, and GVWR waivers, exemptions, and VIRs, from either the department's offices or from a portable solution as required by the contract.

The EPA's Analysis of the Changes to Emissions Waivers and Exemptions: Missouri made style changes to paragraphs (K)1.B., (K)2.D, and (K)4.

	Removing the ninety day cut off from (K)2.I. allows possibly more costs to be included in the waiver request. This does not affect the rule stringency. The effectiveness of the program is affected by the number of waivers not the possible waivers. 

	The phrase "This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions to the EPA's AMCC enforcement policy" language is descriptive. Missouri has incorporated the EPA's AMCC enforcement policy documents based on dates. The movement of this language does not affect the stringency of the rule. 

	Missouri removed the requirement that the repair receipts be original. Copies of the receipts are acceptable. This change does not affect the stringency of the SIP. 

      The removal of the long version of the acronyms does not affect the stringency of the rule.

	The additions "and estimate" in paragraph (K)5. strengthens the SIP. Missouri issues both cost and estimate based waivers.
	
	The relocation of the language for the contract to provide for issuing of waivers, exemptions, and VIRs from paragraph (K)11. to (K)6. does not affect the stringency of the rule.  

	The addition of "section" is a clarification. The numbers are section identifiers in the Revised Statutes of Missouri (RSMo).

	The replacement of the States with pass/fail OBD emission inspections with a general allowance for any state with pass/fail OBD inspections allows vehicle owners from the existing list to still get waivers. It also allows vehicle owners from states that in the future adopt pass/fail OBD inspection to get waivers without the need for future revision of the rule and SIP. This change does not affect the stringency of the SIP. 

Item 13: General Provisions, Quality Control Requirements

       Quality Control Requirements.

                   Quality control for the contractor(s). The department shall appoint entities under contractual agreement with the department to facilitate the operating of decentralized emissions inspection stations that will conduct vehicle emissions for the purpose of reducing or preventing vehicle pollution that contributes to ground- level ozone formation. The State of Missouri shall appoint a contractor to perform the outlined duties of the inspection maintenance program through vehicle emissions inspections. The contractor shall maintain for the department an electronic database of licensed emissions inspector information that, at a minimum, includes the inspector's name, unique identification number, date of license issuance, stations of employment, date of any license suspensions or revocations, and a list of inspection results by date and by model year, make, model, and VIN.
            
             Quality control for emissions inspection stations. Licensed emissions stations shall conduct emissions inspections in accordance with this rule and failure to do so may result in civil, criminal, and/or monetary penalties as described in paragraphs (3)(N)2. - (3)(N)5. of this rule.
            
                        A.    	Licensed emissions inspection stations shall conduct their business in such a way that it satisfies the intent of the vehicle emissions inspection program, which is to accurately identify the vehicles that fail to meet the OBD emissions test standards so that these vehicles may be effectively repaired.
                  
                        B.   	Failure to comply with the provisions of this rule and the purposes stated in subparagraph (3)(L)2.A. of this rule shall be considered a violation of this rule and will result in the penalties described in paragraphs (3)(N)2. - (3)(N)5. of this rule.
                  
                        C.    	Licensed emissions inspection stations shall be financially responsible for all vehicles that are being inspected.

             Quality control for emissions inspectors. Emissions inspectors shall conduct vehicle emissions inspections in accordance with this rule, failure to comply may result in civil, criminal, and/or monetary penalties as described in paragraphs (3)(N)2. - (3)(N)5. of this rule.

                        A.   	The contractor shall provide to the department an education and training plan, to be approved by the department prior to implementation, for licensed emissions inspectors. Inspectors shall not be licensed unless they have passed all training requirements.
                  
                        B.   	Failure to comply with the provisions of this rule and the contract shall be considered a violation of this rule and will result in the penalties described in paragraphs (3)(N)2. - (3)(N)5. of this rule.
                        
                        C.   	As specified in the contract, the contractor shall maintain for the department an electronic database of licensed emissions inspector information that, at a minimum, includes the inspector's name, unique identification number, date of license issuance, stations of employment, date of any license suspensions or revocations, and a list of inspection results by date and by model year, make, model, and VIN.

             Quality control for emissions inspection records.

                         All inspection records, calibration records, and control charts shall be accurately created, recorded, maintained, and secured by the contractor.
                  
                         The contractor shall make available all records and information requested by the department and shall fully cooperate with the department, MSHP, and other state agency representatives who are authorized to conduct audits and other quality assurance procedures.
                  
                         The contractor shall maintain emissions inspection records, including all inspection results and repair information.

                               These records shall be kept readily available to the department and the MSHP for at least three (3) years after the date of an initial emissions inspection.
                        
                               These records shall be made available to the department and the MSHP on a real time continual basis through the use of the contractor's VID as specified in the contract.
                        
                               These records shall also be made available immediately upon request for review by department and MSHP personnel.

             Quality control for all emissions inspection equipment.

                         At a minimum, the practices described in this section and in the contract shall be followed.
                  
                         Preventive maintenance on all emissions inspection equipment shall be performed on a periodic basis, as provided by the contract between the department and the contractor and consistent with the EPA's and the equipment manufacturer's requirements.
                  
                         To assure quality control, computerized analyzers shall automatically record quality control check information, lockouts, attempted tampering, and any circumstances which require a service representative to work on the equipment.
                         To assure test accuracy, equipment shall be maintained by the contractor according to demonstrated good engineering procedures.
                  
                         Computer control of quality assurance checks shall be used whenever possible. The emissions inspection equipment shall transmit the quality control results to the department's contractor as prescribed in the contract between the department and the contractor.
                        
The EPA's Analysis of the Changes to Quality Control Requirements: Missouri simplified the existing language in paragraph (L)1. and relocated the language from (L)3.C. to (L)1. These changes do not affect the stringency of the SIP.

	Missouri combined parts of the language of paragraphs (L)2.A. and B. into paragraph (L)2. Missouri changed the definitive language that "failure to comply...will result in penalties" to "may". This change will allow MoDNR to use discretion in enforcement of the quality control provisions. Missouri removed the language "conduct ... satisfies the intent of the ... program." These changes do not affect the stringency of the SIP.   

      Missouri removed paragraph (L)2.C. regarding financial responsibility. Although the who is financially responsible for the vehicles while being inspected is now unclear, this does not affect the stringency of the SIP.

      Missouri combined the of the language of paragraphs (L)3.B. and C. into paragraph (L)3. These changes do not affect the stringency of the SIP. 
      
      Missouri removed paragraph (L)3.A. The language was duplicative with paragraph (G)3.A.
                        
Item 14: General Provisions, Vehicle Registration
                        
             Vehicle Registration. After a subject vehicle has passed the emissions inspection according to either paragraphs (3)(H)11.10. or (3)(J)2. of this rule, or received an exemption or waiver according to subsection (3)(K) of this rule, the contractor shall make electronically available to the MDOR on a real time basis the emissions and any associated safety inspection compliance records to enable vehicle registration and compliance enforcement. Paper VIRs may not be used for registration purposes, unless the contractor's real time vehicle inspection database is not providing inspection information to the MDOR on a real time basis. In the event the MDOR does not have access to real time emissions inspection records, Tthe department shall expressly authorize, either in writing or by voice authorization, the use of the paper VIRs by the MDOR and/or its contract offices.

The EPA's Analysis of the Changes to Vehicle Registration: The addition of "exemption or", aligns this subsection with the rest of the SIP, since Missouri issues both exemptions and waivers. 

	As described above, all references to "safety inspections" have been removed, since Missouri changed the start of safety inspections. 

      The addition of "In the event the MDOR does not have access to real time emissions inspection records," does not affect the stringency of the SIP.

Item 15: General Provisions, Violations and Penalties

       Violations and Penalties.

                   Criminal penalties. Persons violating this rule shall be subject to the criminal penalties contained in section 643.355, RSMo.
            
                   Procedural penalties. Fraudulent emissions inspections or repairs are a violation of this rule. All emissions inspection station operators and emissions inspectors shall comply with the emissions inspection law, sections 643.300 - 643.355, RSMo, and this emissions inspection rule. All emissions inspections and repairs shall be conducted in accordance with this emissions inspection rule. The department shall cause unannounced tests of facilities that inspect, repair, service, or maintain motor vehicle emissions components and equipment, including submitting known high emission vehicles with known defects for inspection and repair without prior disclosure to the repair facility. Failure to comply with the emissions inspection law or the emissions inspection rule will subject the emissions inspection station manager and emissions inspector(s) to one (1) or more of the following procedural penalties:

                   Warning;
                  
                   Lockouts as described in paragraph (3)(N)3. of this rule;
                   Fines  Penalties as described in paragraph (3)(N)4. of this rule;
                  
                         Suspension or revocation of emissions inspection station and/or inspector licenses as described in paragraph (3)(N)5. of this rule;
                  
                         The department's refusal to accept repair receipts from an inspection station or repair facility for the purpose of issuing cost- or estimate-based waivers;
                  
                   The department's revocation of Rrecognized Rrepair  Ttechnician status if the repair technician is reported by the department to the attorney general for unlawful merchandising practices according to subsection 643.330.4., RSMo;
                  
                         Reporting of unlawful merchandising practices as defined in Chapter 407, RSMo, by the department to the attorney general for appropriate legal proceedings under sections 407.095 and 407.100, RSMo; and
                  
                         Department or MSHP requests for investigation and/or criminal and civil penalties by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
                  
                   Lockouts. The department or MSHP may electronically lockout any emissions inspector, station, MRRT, or equipment if the department or MSHP identifies any irregularities within the emissions inspection database or any irregularities identified during either overt or covert audits. The lockout may precede warnings, license suspensions or revocations, or arrests. The state's contractor shall display a lockout warning on the monitor of any inspection equipment that is locked out by the department or MSHP. Lockouts shall prevent the performing of emissions inspections by the locked out party. Lockouts shall be cleared when the department or MSHP is satisfied that there is no longer a need for the lockout. Irregularities include, but are not limited to:

                         Failure to enter all required information properly and accurately as described in paragraph (3)(H)6. of this rule;
                  
                         Uploading unclear pictures, uploading license plate pictures that do not match the license plate recorded on the VIR, or failing to upload pictures as described in paragraph (3)(H)7. of this rule;
                  
                         Disconnecting or misdirecting the view of the USB lane camera described in paragraph (3)(H)8. of this rule;
                        D. Clean scanning as described in paragraph (3)(H)9.8. of  this rule and defined in 10 CSR 10-6.020;
                  
                         Performing more inspections than are physically possible for a given time duration;
                  
                         Performing emissions inspections using another emissions inspector's fingerprint or password;
                  
                         Conducting off-line inspections while the MDAS is not connected to the VID, unless the VID is off-line;
                  
                         Conducting improper safety inspection of the air pollution control devices described in 11 CSR 50-2.280;
                  
                         Bad faith or fraudulent repairs performed at the emissions inspection station or MRRT repair facility where -- 
                  
                               Vehicles repeatedly fail reinspections for the same reasons that they initially failed the OBD test;
                        
                               Vehicle repairs are not qualifying repairs as defined in 10 CSR 10-6.020; or
                        
                               Physical visual inspection of the repaired vehicles determines that the repairs were not performed as described on the submitted repair receipts;

                         Installing or assisting motorists with the installation of aftermarket catalytic converters that do not conform to EPA's AMCC enforcement policy, which is incorporated by reference in subparagraph (3)(K)2.L. of this rule;
                  
                         Installing or assisting motorists with the installation of aftermarket components that disable or compromise the capabilities of the vehicle manufacturer's EPA-certified emissions control system;;
                  
                         Failure to maintain positive balance of emissions inspection credit authorizations described in subparagraph (3)(D)3.B. of this rule;
                  
                         Failure to upload the emissions inspection results to the VID immediately upon completion of the inspection per paragraph (3)(H)2. of this rule;
                  
                         Failure to properly reinspect vehicles that failed an initial emissions test per paragraph (3)(J)1. of this rule;
                         Failure to pay the VID Service Fees according to the terms of the contract between the contractor and licensed emissions inspection stations as described in paragraph (3)(D)4. of this rule;
                  
                         Failure to download and install the latest version of lane software to the MDAS; and
                  
                         Failure to maintain dedicated data transmission capabilities for the emissions inspection equipment to stay online with the contractor's VID.

                   Fines Penalties. If anyone is found to have committed an intentional procedural violation of this rule or that anyone's procedural violation involved gross negligence of this rule, they are subject to a fine, and such fine shall be not less than five (5) times the amount of the fee described in paragraph (3)(D)1. of this rule

                   Emissions inspection license suspension and revocation. Before any emissions inspection station license or emissions inspector license is suspended or revoked by the department or the MSHP, the license holder will be notified, either in writing by certified mail or by personal service at the station's address of record, and given the opportunity to have an administrative hearing as provided by subsection 643.320.3., RSMo.

                         Suspension of emissions inspection station and/or inspector licenses shall be for a period no less than thirty (30) days and not more than one (1) year.
                  
                         Revocation of emissions inspection station and/or inspector licenses shall be for a period no less than one (1) year and not more than three (3) years
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The EPA's Analysis of the Changes to Violations and Penalties: The additions of "section" and "subsection" is a clarification. The numbers are section and subsections identifiers in the Revised Statutes of Missouri (RSMo).
       "Fines" and "Penalties" have the same meaning in this context. Furthermore, "penalties" is already used in the rule. 
      The words "or estimate" were added because Missouri does issue both cost and estimate based waivers.  
	Paragraph (M)3.C. was removed since the inspection equipment no longer has a USB lane camera. 
      Missouri removed references to the general definition rule, 10 CSR 10-6.020, since all the definition have been moved to this rule.
      
      The addition of "license" to paragraph (N)5. clarifies the "holder" of what.
Item 16: Reporting and Record Keeping
 Reporting and Record Keeping.

       Passing Vehicles.

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             The windshield sticker for the passing vehicle shall -- 

                         Be affixed on the inside of the vehicle's front windshield in the lower left hand corner by the emissions inspector for each vehicle that passes the emissions inspection, or by the department representative for each vehicle that has been issued a waiver. A windshield sticker affixed to a vehicle that has been issued a waiver shall have a waiver indicator clearly visible on the sticker. Previous windshield stickers affixed to the windshield shall be removed;
                  
                         Be as fraud resistant as required by the contract between the department and the contractor;
                  
                         Be valid until the next emissions inspection is required as defined in subsection (3)(B) of this rule; and
                  
                         Contain the statement: "This inspection is mandated by your United States Congress."
                  

       Failing Vehicles. The VIR for the failing vehicle shall include:

                   A vehicle description, including the license plate number at the time of inspection, VIN vehicle make, vehicle model, vehicle model year, fuel type, GVWR range, odometer reading at the time of the vehicle's OBD test, county of registration, and the complete mailing address (street address, city, and zip code) of the vehicle owner.
            
             The date and time of inspection;
                   The unique identification number of the licensed emissions inspector performing the test, the unique identification number and location of the inspection station, and the unique identification number of the inspection equipment;
            
             The applicable inspection standards;
            
                   The passing and failing OBD test results according to 40 CFR 85.2223, which is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the EPA, Office of Transportation and Air Quality, 2000 Traverwood, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 on April 5, 2001. The provisions of 40 CFR 85.2223 as promulgated by the EPA on April 28, 2014, are hereby incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the U.S. Government Publishing Office available at https://bookstore.gpo.gov/ or for mail orders print and fill out order form online and mail to: U.S. Government Publishing Office, PO Box 979050, St. Louis, MO 63197-9000. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions to 40 CFR 85.2223;
            
                   The results of the recall provisions check, if applicable, including the recall campaign;
            
                   A statement that the emissions inspection was performed in accordance with this state regulation;
            
                   The statement: "This inspection is mandated by your United States Congress";
            
                   A statement that the vehicle may be reinspected for free according to paragraph (3)(D)2. of this rule;
            
                   An off-line test indicator if the MDAS was not connected to the VID when the inspection was performed;
            
                   If the vehicle fails the DLC test described in subparagraph (5)(B)3.A. of this rule, the DLC failure reason as determined by the emissions inspector; and
            
                   If the vehicle fails the communications test described in subparagraph (5)(B)3.B. of this rule, the non-communications reason as determined by the MDAS.
            
             Repair Facility Performance Report. The repair facility performance report shall be printed by the MDAS for each failing vehicle and provided by the inspection station to the motorist with the VIR described in subsection (4)(B) of this rule. The repair facility performance report shall, at a minimum, list the ten (10) facilities employing at least one (1) Recognized Repair Technician that are nearest to the inspection station that conducted the failing emissions inspection. If the inspection station employs at least one Recognized Repair Technician, the repair facility performance report shall include the inspection station in the list of ten (10) facilities. The report shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
             The name of each facility, address, and phone number;
            
                   The percentage of vehicles repaired by the repair facility that passed the first reinspection;
            
                   Other information as required by the contract between the department and the contractor; and
            
                   How motorists may obtain the full or customized list of facilities employing Recognized Repair Technicians from the contractor at no cost to the motorist. The list shall be viewable on a publicly available website maintained by the contractor.
            
             Repair Data Sheet. The repair data sheet shall be printed by the MDAS for each failing vehicle and provided by the inspection station to the motorist. The information on repair data sheets shall be collected and entered by emissions inspectors into the MDAS as described in subparagraph (3)(J)1.A. of this rule and used to generate the repair facility performance report described in subsection (4)(C) of this rule. The information to be collected shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

             The total cost of repairs, divided into parts and labor;
            
                   The name of the person who performed the repairs and, if applicable, their Recognized Repair Technician's identification number;
            
                   The name of the repair facility and, if applicable, the repair business's inspection station number and/or the MRRT facility's identification number; and
            
                   The inspection failure the vehicle was being repaired for and the emissions-related repairs performed.

             Motorist Comment Form. Inspection stations may print motorist comment forms from the MDAS to give to motorists for providing feedback on emissions inspections. The motorist comment form shall include the telephone numbers of the department and the MSHP and the complete mailing address (street address, city, and zip code), phone number, fax number, and website of the contractor.

                   Any challenge regarding the performance or results of the emissions inspection must be made within twenty (20) business days of the failing emissions inspection.
                   Any challenge regarding the results or effectiveness of the repairs made by either licensed emissions inspection stations or Missouri Recognized Repair Technicians must be made within twenty (20) business days of the date of vehicle repair.

       Cost- and Estimate-Based Waivers.

             The cost- or estimate-based waiver VIR shall include:

                         A vehicle description, including the license plate number at the time of inspection, VIN, vehicle make, vehicle model, vehicle model year, fuel type, GVWR range, odometer reading at the time of the most recent emissions inspection, county of registration, and the complete mailing address (street address, city, and zip code) of the vehicle owner;

                         The amount of money accepted by the department toward the cost- or estimate-based waiver and the date and time that the cost- or estimate-based waiver is issued;
                  
                         The unique identification number of the department staff issuing the cost- or estimate-based waiver, the location of the department staff person issuing the cost- or estimate-based waiver, and the unique identification number of the inspection equipment used to issue the cost-based waiver;
                  
                         A statement that the results have been transmitted directly to the MDOR, and that the paper VIR may not be used for vehicle registration purposes; and
                  
                         The statement: "This inspection is mandated by your United States Congress."

             The front of the cost- or estimate-based waiver windshield sticker shall --  meet the same criteria as listed in paragraph (4)(A)2. of this rule.

                         Be affixed on the inside of the vehicle's front windshield in the lower left-hand corner by the motorist. A waiver indicator shall be clearly visible on the sticker. Previous windshield stickers affixed to the windshield shall be removed;
                  
                         Be as fraud resistant as required by the contract between the department and the contractor;
                  
                         Be valid until the next emissions inspection is required as defined in subsection (3)(B) of this rule; and
                  
                         Contain the statement: "This inspection is mandated by your United States Congress."
       Reciprocity Waivers.

             The reciprocity waiver VIR shall include:

                         A vehicle description, including the license plate number at the time of inspection, VIN, vehicle make, vehicle model, vehicle model year, fuel type, GVWR range, odometer reading at the time of the vehicle's passing the OBD test, county of registration, and the complete name and address of the vehicle owner;
                  
                   The reciprocity waiver determination;
                  
                   The date and time that the reciprocity waiver is issued;
                  
                         The unique identification number of the department staff person issuing the reciprocity waiver, the location of the department staff person, and the unique identification number of the inspection equipment used to issue the reciprocity waiver;
                  
                   The state where the vehicle passed its OBD test;
                  
                         A statement that the results have been transmitted directly to the MDOR, and that the paper VIR may not be used for vehicle registration purposes; and
                  
                         The statement: "This inspection is mandated by your United States Congress."
                  
             The reciprocity waiver windshield sticker shall --  meet the same criteria as listed in paragraph (4)(A)2. of this rule.

                         Be affixed on the inside of the vehicle's front windshield in the lower left-hand corner by the motorist. A waiver indicator shall be clearly visible on the sticker. Previous windshield stickers affixed to the windshield shall be removed;
                  
                         Be as fraud resistant as required by the contract between the department and the contractor;
                  
                         Be valid until the next emissions inspection is required as defined in subsection (3)(B) of this rule; and
                  
                         Contain the statement: "This inspection is mandated by your United States Congress."
             Mileage-Based Emissions-Exempt Vehicles. The VIR for the mileage- based emissions-exempt vehicle shall include:

                   A vehicle description, including the license plate number at the time of inspection, VIN, vehicle make, vehicle model, vehicle model year, fuel type, GVWR range, odometer reading at the time of the most recent safety inspection by a motor vehicle service station registered with the Missouri Secretary of State or an odometer reading verified by the department, county of registration, and the complete mailing address (street address, city, and zip code) of the vehicle owner;

                   The date that the exemption is applied for and/or the date and time that the exemption was issued;
            
                   The unique identification number of the licensed emissions inspector performing the safety inspection, the unique identification number and location of the inspection station, and the unique identification number of the inspection equipment;
            
                   The type of mileage exemption, as described in paragraphs (1)(B)7. and (1)(B)8. of this rule;
            
                   A statement that the results have been transmitted directly to the MDOR, and that the paper VIR may not be used for vehicle registration purposes; and
            
                   The statement: "This inspection is mandated by your United States Congress."

             GVWR-Based Emissions-Exempt Vehicles. The VIR for the GVWR-based emissions-exempt vehicle shall include:

                   A vehicle description, including the license plate number at the time of inspection, VIN, vehicle make, vehicle model, vehicle model year, fuel type, GVWR range, odometer reading at the time of the most recent safety inspection, county of registration, and the complete mailing address (street address, city, and zip code) of the vehicle owner;
            
                   The date and time of the vehicle's safety inspection during which the licensed inspector verified that the vehicle had a GVWR in excess of eight thousand five hundred pounds (8,500 lbs.);
            
                   The unique identification number of the licensed emissions inspector performing the safety inspection, the unique identification number and location of the inspection station, and the unique identification number of the inspection equipment;
            
             The GVWR exemption determination;
                   A statement that the results have been transmitted directly to the MDOR, and that the paper VIR may not be used for vehicle registration purposes; and
            
                   The statement: "This inspection is mandated by your United States Congress."

  Out-of-Area Emissions-Exempt Vehicles. The out-of-area waiver VIR shall include:
      
             A vehicle description, including the license plate number at the time of inspection, VIN, vehicle make, vehicle model, vehicle model year, fuel type, county of registration, and the complete name and address of the vehicle owner;
      
       The date and time that the out-of-area exemption is issued;
      
             The unique identification number of the department staff person issuing the out-of-area waiver, the location of the department staff person, and the unique identification number of the inspection equipment used to issue the out-of-area waiver;
      
       The county where the vehicle is being operated;
      
             A statement that the results have been transmitted directly to the MDOR, and that the paper VIR may not be used for vehicle registration purposes; and
      
             The statement: "This inspection is mandated by your United States Congress."

             Aborted Emissions Inspections. The aborted emissions VIR shall include:

                   A vehicle description, including the license plate number at the time of inspection, VIN, vehicle make, vehicle model, vehicle model year, fuel type, GVWR range, odometer reading at the time of the most recent safety inspection, county of registration, and the complete mailing address (street address, city, and zip code) of the vehicle owner;
            
                   The date and time that the vehicle's emissions inspection was aborted;
            
                   The unique identification number of the licensed emissions inspector performing the emissions inspection, the unique identification number and location of the inspection station, and the unique identification number of the inspection equipment;
             The aborted test result; and
            
                   The statement: "This inspection is mandated by your United States Congress."

             Beginning January 1, 2008, using a method provided by the contractor, federal, state, and local government agencies shall submit a list of vehicles, by VIN, that are operated by the government agencies and that are required to be inspected during each calendar year. Submittals are due by February 1 of each calendar year. If the first is not a business day or is a state holiday, the list shall be submitted to the contractor by the following business day. The contractor will audit these submittals by comparing the list of submitted vehicles to the database of inspected vehicles to track government fleet  public entity compliance. The contractor shall provide the department with the results of this audit by April 1 of each calendar year.

The EPA's Analysis of the Changes to Reporting and Record Keeping: Missouri updated the reference to 40 CFR 85.2223 to the latest version.
      The words "or estimate" were added because Missouri does issue both cost and estimate based waivers.  
      The requirements for windshield stickers in paragraphs (4)(F)2. and (4)(I)2 were replaced with a reference to the same requirements in paragraph (4)(A)2.
      	The reference to the safety inspections was removed since safety inspections have been changed to start at the tenth year. The odometer reading will now be verified by registered service station or the department. 
	Missouri replaced "government fleet" with "public entity" to clarify the meaning. The State has used "public entity" when referring to government agencies in other part of the rule. 
Item 17: Test Methods
 Test Methods.

             To the extent possible, an OBD test as defined in 10 CSR 10-6.020        and the contract, shall be performed on all 1996 and later model year light duty vehicles and light duty trucks powered by gasoline and all 1997 and later model year light duty vehicles and light duty trucks powered by diesel.

             The OBD test shall follow the procedures described in 40 CFR 85.2222, which is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the EPA, Office of Transportation and Air Quality, 2000 Traverwood, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 on April 5, 2001. The provisions of 40 CFR 85.2222 as promulgated by the EPA on April 28, 2014, are hereby incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the U.S. Government Publishing Office available at https://bookstore.gpo.gov/ or for mail orders print and fill out order form online and mail to: U.S. Government Publishing Office, PO Box 979050, St. Louis, MO 63197-9000. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions to 40 CFR 85.2222.

                   If the subject vehicle cannot be tested with the OBD test due to manufacturer design, then the subject vehicle shall be tested with only a bulb check test described in paragraph (5)(B)2. of this rule.
            
             Bulb check test.

                         Vehicles will fail the bulb check portion of the OBD test if the MIL is not illuminated while the key is in the on position and the engine is off (KOEO).
                  
                         Vehicles will fail the bulb check portion of the OBD test if the MIL is illuminated while the key is in the on position and the engine is running (KOER).
                  
                         Vehicles with keyless ignitions shall be subject to a bulb check test.
                         Vehicles that fail the KOEO bulb check portion of the OBD test described in subparagraph (5)(B)2.A. of this rule shall fail the OBD test. Repairs made to correct bulb check failures shall not be eligible for cost-based or estimate-based waivers

             Data link connector and communications tests.

                         Data link connector test. Vehicles will fail the data link connector portion of the OBD test if the DLC is inaccessible due to manufacturer design, tampered with, blocked, or not located where the manufacturer located the DLC. The emissions inspector shall determine and record the reason for this failure in the MDAS for printing on the emissions VIR.
                  
                         Communications test. Vehicles will fail the communications portion of the OBD test if the vehicle does not maintain sufficient voltage to the DLC during OBD communication or transmit the necessary information to the inspection equipment after three (3) thirty (30) second attempts.
                  
                               If the vehicle does not communicate after two (2) thirty- (30-)second communication attempts, inspectors shall verify  that a valid communications failure exists by the communication failure according to the lane software procedures using the MDAS OBD verification tool to verify the communication failure according to the lane software procedures.
                        
                               If the OBD verification tool determines that the equipment is not capable of communicating with the vehicle, the MDAS shall automatically abort the OBD test and generate the emissions VIR described in subsection (4)(K) of this rule.
                        
                               If the verification tool determines that the equipment is capable of communicating with the vehicle, inspectors shall make one (1) additional thirty (30) second communication attempt. If the vehicle does not communicate with the MDAS, the MDAS shall determine and record the reason for this failure and print this reason on the emissions VIR.

                         Vehicles that fail the DLC or communications portion of the OBD test shall fail the OBD test.
                  
                         Repairs made to correct failures for DLCs that have been tampered with, rendered inoperative, or removed, or failures for OBD communications as described in subparagraphs (5)(B)3.A. and (5)(B)3.B. of this rule, shall not be eligible for cost-based or estimate-based waivers.
             Readiness monitor test.

                         1996 - 2000 model year gasoline-powered vehicles may pass the readiness monitor portion of the OBD test if they have no more than two (2) unset non-continuous readiness monitors.
                  
                         2001 and newer model year gasoline-powered vehicles may pass the readiness monitor portion of the test if they have no more than one (1) unset non-continuous readiness monitor.
                  
                         Gasoline-powered vehicles that fail the OBD test with a catalytic converter DTC (P0420 - P0439) present must have the catalyst monitor reset to pass the readiness monitor portion of the OBD retest.
                  
                         Gasoline-powered vehicles will fail the readiness monitor portion of the OBD test if the following non-continuous monitors are not supported:

                         Oxygen sensor; and
                        
                         Catalyst.

                         Vehicles that are on the readiness exemption table maintained by the contractor and authorized by the department shall be exempt from the readiness monitor portion of the OBD test.
                  
                         Vehicles that fail the readiness monitor portion of the OBD test shall fail the OBD test. Vehicles must pass the readiness monitor portion of the OBD test to be eligible for a cost-based or estimate-based waiver.
                  
                         Repairs made to correct failures for readiness monitor tampering caused by the installation of aftermarket components shall not be eligible for cost-based or estimate-based waivers.

             Diagnostic trouble code test.

                         Vehicles will fail the diagnostic trouble code test if the OBD system has stored at least one (1) mature (non-pending, non- historic) DTC that commands the MIL to be illuminated.
                  
                         Vehicles will fail the diagnostic trouble code test if the vehicle commands the MIL to be illuminated but the OBD system has no mature (non-pending, non-historic) DTCs stored in the system.
                         The contractor shall ensure that their inspection equipment's request for DTCs does not cause the MIL to be illuminated.
                  
                         Vehicles that fail the DTC portion of the OBD test shall fail the OBD test.
                  
             If the subject vehicle passes the OBD test according to the OBD test standards specified in subsection (3)(I) of this rule and all of the OBD test procedures described in section (5) of this rule, then the procedures in paragraph (3)(H)3. of this rule shall be followed.
      
             If the subject vehicle fails the OBD test according to the OBD test standards specified in subsection (3)(I) of this rule or any of the OBD test procedures described in section (5) of this rule, then the procedures in paragraphs (3)(H)6., (3)(H)7., and (3)(J)2. of this rule shall be followed.

 
The EPA's Analysis of the Changes to Reporting and Record Keeping: Missouri removed references to the general definition rule, 10 CSR 10-6.020, since all the definitions have been moved to this rule. 
      Missouri updated the reference to 40 CFR 85.2222 to the latest version.
	Paragraph (5)(B)3.B.(I) has been clarified.
Response to Comments 
Missouri received four comments on the 2021 public notice, all from EPA. Missouri revised the exemption language in response to those comments. Missouri also changed the language in 10 CSR 10-5.381 (3)(k)5. Missouri explained why 10 CSR 10-5.381(3)(L)2. and 3. are not needed. Missouri did not change the end date to Franklin County I/M. If our final approval of this action is after the date in the rule, then I/M would be Federally required but not state-required for a time. EPA does not believe this is an approvability issue.  
Missouri received ten comments on the 2019 public notice. One comment from a retail association was supportive. One comment from a real estate firm was not supportive. Missouri adequately responded. 
The remaining comments were from the EPA. The EPA commented that our original 2015 Ozone designations were being litigated and a change to Jefferson County's designation could be an approval issue. Since that time, Jefferson County's designation was changed to nonattainment and become final. As a result of EPA's comment, Missouri revised the rule to only exempt Franklin County. Further in a December 6, 2021, letter, Missouri requested EPA to only act on the Franklin County portion of the 2019 SIP submittal. This adequately addresses this comment. 
The EPA commented that a "bump up" or reclassification of the nonattainment status to Moderate would trigger 40 CFR 51.350(a)(4) which requires I/M in the 1990 urbanized area. Since Franklin County is not included in the 1990 urbanized area for St. Louis, any change in nonattainment status or classification will not trigger 40 CFR 51.350(a)(4) for Franklin County.  
The EPA commented that in order to approve the SIP revision, the revised implementation rule, 10 CSR 10-5.381 must be included. Missouri has revised the implementation rule and will submit the rule prior to our final approval. 
The EPA commented that Missouri needed to analyze the emission impacts of ending the I/M program in Franklin and Jefferson County. As described above, Missouri completed the analysis using the EPA modeling program MOVES2014. The summary of those results for Franklin County are shown above and the whole data set is available on request. Please contact Jed Wolkins, 913- 551-7588, wolkins.jed@epa.gov. 
The EPA commented that Missouri needed to provide supplemental controls for the emissions increases resulting from I/M removal in Boles Township. As described above, in the March 2, 2022, submittal, the State provided the supplemental controls and EPA proposes to find they are satisfactory.
The EPA commented that Missouri needed to consider Regional Haze. Missouri reviewed the reductions from the I/M program and emissions from the entire state. The reductions from the I/M program are a very small fraction, under a tenth of a precent, of state-wide emissions. The State is currently working on its second round Regional Haze SIP. EPA believes given the small percentage of statewide emissions along with the use of supplemental controls for Boles township that this potential concern has been adequately addressed with the narrative provided by Missouri.
The EPA commented about possible discrepancies in Appendix 3. Missouri explained the issue was they also had conducted modeling for removing the Reformulated Fuel Standard and included all the modeling results. Missouri was working to remove I/M and the Reformulated Fuel Standard from their PM and Ozone Maintenance Plan. EPA believes this clarified the reason for the perceived discrepancies in Appendix 3. 
The EPA commented that we had received the MOVES modeling files and were still in the process of reviewing them. As described above, EPA has reviewed the modeling files and believes the modeling supports the current action.  


                             Record of Rulemaking
                   Missouri Department of Natural Resources
Public Hearing
December 2, 2021
Effective date of regulations
May 30, 2022
First SIP package received by EPA
November 12, 2019
Clarification for not acting on Jefferson County
December 9, 2021
Parallel Processing Request and Additional Submittal 
March 2, 2022
Final State Submittal
TBD

	
            
