Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024
A.
Emission Control System Inspections. This Section describes the general
procedures to be used by certified inspectors when conducting anti-tampering
and other emission control system inspections on 1980 and newer model year
gasoline-fueled passenger cars and gasoline-fueled light- and heavy-duty trucks
(10,000 pounds gvwr or less) registered and/or operated in the state of
Louisiana. The purpose of the vehicle anti-tampering inspection is to detect
physical damage to, or disablement or removal of, emission control system
components, and to repair or replace defective or missing system components.
The purpose of the evaporative system pressure test is to ensure that the
entire evaporative emission system is fully pressurized and functional. These
emission control system inspections are designed to reduce both tailpipe and
evaporative pollutant emissions from in-use vehicles operated in
Louisiana.
B. General Inspection
Procedures
1. The vehicle anti-tampering
inspection is designed to identify any evidence of tampering or obvious need
for repair or replacement of a vehicle's emissions control system components.
Vehicles that initially fail the anti-tampering inspection are required to be
repaired and re-inspected in order to comply with the inspection guidelines.
The anti-tampering inspections also serve to discourage illegal tampering with
the vehicle's emission control system, thereby resulting in additional
reductions of vehicular emissions in Louisiana.
2. No attempt shall be made by the certified
inspector to remove any engine components to perform the anti-tampering
inspection. In instances where certain components are not visible, it will be
assumed that the component is properly connected and operative. However, this
assumes that a reasonable attempt was made by the certified inspector to
identify and visually examine the component.
3. During the inspection, the certified
inspector will either pass or fail the vehicle based on the criteria described
herein. The vehicle will be rejected if any of the inspected parameters are
found disconnected or tampered with. The certified inspector will then place a
rejection certificate on the vehicle and inform the vehicle operator why the
vehicle failed inspection and what corrective measures are required for the
vehicle to pass inspection.
4. For
the purpose of the vehicle anti-tampering and inspection and maintenance
program, passenger car means every motor vehicle designed for carrying 10
passengers or less and used for the transportation of people.
5. For the purpose of the vehicle
anti-tampering and inspection and maintenance program, light-duty truck and
heavy-duty truck means a gasoline-fueled motor vehicle with a gross vehicle
weight rating of 10,000 pounds or less. Light- and heavy-duty trucks shall
include, but not be limited to, minivans, sport utility vehicles, pick-up
trucks, panel delivery trucks, and carry-all trucks.
6. Proof of repair or replacement of emission
control components shall be provided by the vehicle owner at the time the
vehicle is re-inspected. This proof shall be in the form of a dated repair
receipt or a sales invoice and must be presented to the inspection station when
the vehicle is re-inspected.
C. Manufacturer's Emission Control Label
1. The manufacturer's emission control label
located under the hood consists of a schematic diagram of the original emission
control components installed on the vehicle. The certified inspector should
refer to this label diagram when attempting to locate applicable emission
control components. On vehicles equipped with a catalytic unit, a decal is
required by federal regulation to have the word catalyst in legible
letters.
2. Repealed.
D. Manufacturer's Information
Plate. The gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) of a vehicle is stamped on the
federal safety sticker located inside the left door of the vehicle.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
Promulgated in accordance with
R.S.
32:1304-1310.
