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Vehicle Inspection Program Updates 2019

Adopted rulemaking

The Environmental Quality Commission adopted several revisions to sections of the Motor Vehicles rules in Division 256 of Oregon Administrative Rules Chapter 340. Though the EQC adopted rule revisions to Division256 they were never filed with the Oregon Secretary of State and are not enforceable. EQC adopted rules to:

  • Remove references to procedures no longer performed, such as the enhanced dynamometer emissions test and noise control testing
  • Include references, definitions and procedures that will align rules with current program operations
  • Edit for plain language; and raise the fee for a certificate of compliance to the following amounts:
    • Portland Vehicle Inspection Area
      $25 effective July 1, 2019
    • Medford Vehicle Inspection Area
      $15 effective July 1, 2019
      $20 effective July 1, 2021
      $25 effective July 1, 2023
    • On-site Testing Auto Dealerships
      $30 effective July 1, 2019

Public Involvement

Comment period closed at 4 p.m., Feb. 4, 2019.
 
Includes invitation to comment, notice, proposed rules and any supporting documents. 
 

EQC action

The Environmental Quality Commission adopted these rules at its meeting on Nov. 15, 2019. The adopted rules were not filed with the Oregon Secretary of State so are not law and not enforceable.