DISCUSSION OF THE SELECTION COVERAGE AND FREQUENCY ALTERNATIVES IN INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS

Automobile Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) program managers are faced with many decisions when designing and implementing an emissions inspection program on how to best serve the needs of their local area. All of these decisions are impacted by both technical and socio-economic considerations. This report will examine those decisions which concern the coverage of the program and the frequency of inspection. Specifically, this report addresses the concerns surrounding the selection of the geographic area, vehicle classes, and model years included in the program. Additionally this report discusses the impact of including change-of-ownership inspection and/or random roadside checks along with the annual cycle.

• Corporate Authors:

  Environmental Protection Agency

  Inspection and Maintenance Staff, 2565 Plymouth Road
  Ann Arbor, MI  United States  48105
• Authors:
  • Armstrong, J A
• Publication Date: 1981-8

Media Info

• Pagination: 20 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Air pollution; Air quality management; Automobiles; Decision making; Exhaust gases; Inspection; Maintenance; Motor vehicles; Scheduling; Vehicle maintenance
• Old TRIS Terms: Exhaust emission control
• Subject Areas: Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; Vehicles and Equipment; I95: Vehicle Inspection;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00347566
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Report/Paper Numbers: EPA-AA-IMS-81-17 Tech Rpt.
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 30 1982 12:00AM