Or. Admin. Code § 340-256-0450 - Emission Control System Inspection: Gas Analytical System Licensing Criteria for Basic Program
This rule documents licensing criteria for use of gas analytical systems in the Basic test method.
(1) Computerized test systems are required
equipment for performing any measurement on subject vehicles. The test
equipment must be certified to meet the requirements and performance features
contained in 40 CFR Part 51 Appendix D (November 5, 1992) and new equipment
must be subjected to acceptance test procedures to ensure compliance with
Oregon I/M Program specifications.
(a)
Emission test equipment must be capable of testing all subject vehicles and
shall be updated from time to time to accommodate new technology vehicles as
well as changes to the Oregon I/M Program.
(b) At a minimum, emission test equipment
must be:
(A) Automated to the highest degree
commercially available to minimize the potential for intentional fraud and/or
human error;
(B) Secure from
tampering and/or abuse;
(C) Based
upon written specifications; and
(D) Capable of simultaneously sampling dual
exhaust vehicles.
(c) The
vehicle owner or driver must be provided with a computer-generated record of
test results, including all of the items listed in 40 CFR Part 85, subpart W
required on the test record. The test report must include:
(A) A vehicle description, including license
plate number, VIN, and odometer reading;
(B) The date and time of the test;
(C) The name or identification number of
individual(s) performing the tests and the location of the test station and
lane;
(D) The type of test
performed, including emission tests, visual checks for the presence of emission
control components, and functional, evaporative checks;
(E) The applicable test standards;
(F) A statement indicating the availability
of warranty coverage as required in section 207 of the Clean Air Act
(1990);
(G) Certification that
tests were performed in accordance with the regulations of this Division;
and
(H) For vehicles that fail the
tailpipe emission test, information on the possible causes of the specific
pattern of high emission levels found during the test.
(2) Functional characteristics of
computerized test systems. The test system is composed of emission measurement
devices and other motor vehicle test equipment controlled by a computer.
(a) The test system must automatically:
(A) Make a pass or fail decision for all
measurements;
(B) Record test data
to an electronic medium;
(C)
Conduct regular self-testing of recording accuracy;
(D) Perform electrical calibration and system
integrity checks before each test, as applicable; and
(E) Initiate system lockouts for:
(i) Tampering with security aspects of the
test system;
(ii) Failing to
conduct or pass periodic calibration or leak checks; and
(iii) A full data recording medium or one
that does not pass a cyclical redundancy check.
(b) The test system must ensure accurate data
collection by limiting, cross-checking; and/or confirming manual data
entry.
(3) Gas analytical
systems used by Private Business Fleets or Public Agency Fleets must meet the
criteria established in this rule.
[NOTE: This rule is included in the State of Oregon Clean Air Act Implementation Plan that EQC adopted under OAR 340-200-0040.]
Notes
Publication: The Publication(s) referred to or incorporated by reference in this rule are available from the office of the agency.
Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 468A.380
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 468A.380
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