GARY R . HERBERT 

GOVERNOR 

STATE OF UTAH 

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR 

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH 

84114-2220 

January 10, 2013 

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James B. Martin, Regional Administrator 

U.S. EPA Region 8 

1595 Wynkoop Street 

Denver, Colorado 80202-1129 

Dear Mr. Martin, 

Enclosed for your approval are revisions to Utah Air Quality Rules R307 -110-1, 31, 36, 

and 37; an amendment to State Implementation Plan (SIP) Section X Part A; and the addition of 

Section X Part F. 

R307 -110-1 was amended to state that copies of the SIP are available on the Utah 

Division of Air Quality's website. R307-110-31 was amended to incorporate Section X Part A 

as most recently amended by the Air Quality Board on December 5, 2012; R307-110-36 was 

amended to incorporate Section X Part F as most recently adopted by the Air Quality Board on 

December 5, 2012; and the incorporation of Section XXIII, Interstate Transport, into the Air 

Quality Rules, is moved to a new section R307-110-37. 

Supporting documentation is being submitted by the Utah Division of Air Quality. If you 

have questions about this request, please call Bryce Bird, Director of the Utah Division of Air 

Quality, at (801) 536-4064. 

Enclosures 

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Gary R. Herbert 

Governor 

RECEIVED 

U.S. EPA Region 8 

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JAN 31 2013 
R307-110 

DAR No. 36742, AMD 

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R307. Environmental Quality, Air Quality. 

R307-110. General Requirements: State Implementation 

Plan. 

R307-110-l. Incorporation by Reference. 

To meet requirements of the Federal Clean Air Act, 

the Utah State Implementation Plan (SIP) must be incorporated 

by reference into these rules. Copies of the SIP are available on 

the division's website. 

R307-110-2. Section I, Legal Authority. 

The Utah State Implementation Plan, Section I, Legal 

Authority, as most recently amended by the Air Quality Board 

on December I 8, 1992, pursuant to Section 19-2-104, is hereby 

incorporated by reference and made a part of these rules. 

R307-110-3. Section ll, Review of New and Modified Air 

Pollution Sources. 

The Utah State Implementation Plan, Section II, 

Review of New and Modified Air Pollution Sources, as most 

recently amended by the Utah Air Quality Board on December 

I 8, 1992, pursuant to Section I 9-2-104, is hereby incorporated 

by reference and made a part of these rules. 

R307-110-4. Section III, Source Surveillance. 

The Utah State Implementation Plan, Section Ill, 

Source Surveillance, as most recently amended by the Utah Air 

Quality Board on December I 8, I 992, pursuant to Section 19-

2-104, is hereby incorporated by reference and made a part of 

these rules. 

R307-110-5. Section IV, Ambient Air Monitoring Program. 

The Utah State Implementation Plan, Section IV, 

Ambient Air Monitoring Program, as most recently amended 

by the Utah Air Quality Board on December I 8, 1992, pursuant 

to Section 19-2-104, is hereby incorporated by reference and 

made a part of these rules. 

R307-110-6. Section V, Resources. 

The Utah State Implementation Plan, Section V, 

Resources, as most recently amended by the Utah Air Quality 

Board on December 18, 1992, pursuant to Section 19-2-104, is 

hereby incorporated by reference and made a part of these 

rules. 

R307-110-7. Section VI, Intergovernmental Cooperation. 

The Utah State Implementation Plan, Section VI, 

Intergovernmental Cooperation, as most recently amended by 

the Utah Air Quality Board on December I 8, 1992, pursuant to 

Section 19-2-104, is hereby incorporated by reference and 

made a part of these rules. 

R307-110-8. Section Vll, Prevention of Air Pollution 

Emergency Episodes. 

The Utah State Implementation Plan, Section VII, 

Prevention of Air Pollution Emergency Episodes, as most 

recently amended by the Utah Air Quality Board on December 

18, 1992, pursuant to Section 19-2-104, is hereby incorporated 

by reference and made a part of these rules. 

R307-110-9. Section VIII, Prevention of Significant 

Deterioration. 

The Utah State Implementation Plan, Section VIII, 

Prevention of Significant Deterioration, as most recently 

amended by the Utah Air Quality Board on March 8, 2006, 

pursuant to Section 19-2-104, is hereby incorporated by 

reference and made a part of these rules. 

R307-110-10. Section IX, Control Measures for Area and 

Point Sources, Part A, Fine Particulate Matter. 

The Utah State Implementation Plan, Section IX, 

Control Measures for Area and Point Sources, Part A, Fine 

Particulate Matter, as most recently amended by the Utah Air 

Quality Board on July 6, 2005, pursuant to Section 19-2-1 04, is 

hereby incorporated by reference and made a part of these 

rules. 

R307-110-ll. Section IX, Control Measures for Area and 

Point Sources, Part B, Sulfur Dioxide. 

The Utah State Implementation Plan, Section IX, 

Control Measures for Area and Point Sources, Part B, Sulfur 

Dioxide, as most recently amended by the Utah Air Quality 

Board on January 5, 2005, pursuant to Section 19-2-104, is 

hereby incorporated by reference and made a part of these 

rules. 

R307-110-12. Section IX, Control Measures for Area and 

Point Sources, Part C, Carbon Monoxide. 

The Utah State Implementation Plan, Section IX, 

Control Measures for Area and Point Sources, Part C, Carbon 

Monoxide, as most recently amended by the Utah Air Quality 

Board on November 3, 2004, pursuant to Section 19-2-104, is 

hereby incorporated by reference and made a part of these 

rules. 

R307-110-13. Section IX, Control Measures for Area and 

Point Sources, Part D, Ozone. 

The Utah State Implementation Plan, Section IX, 

Control Measures for Area and Point Sources, Part D, Ozone, 

as most recently amended by the Utah Air Quality Board on 

January 3, 2007, pursuant to Section 19-2-104, is hereby 

incorporated by reference and made a part of these rules. 

R307-110-14. Section IX, Control Measures for Area and 

Point Sources, Part E, Nitrogen Dioxide. 

The Utah State Implementation Plan, Section IX, 

Control Measures for Area and Point Sources, Part E, Nitrogen 

Dioxide, as most recently amended by the Utah Air Quality 

Board on December 18, 1992, pursuant to Section I 9-2-104, is 

hereby incorporated by reference and made a part of these 

rules. 

R307-110-15. Section IX, Control Measures for Area and 

Point Sources, Part F, Lead. 

The Utah State Implementation Plan, Section IX, 

Control Measures for Area and Point Sources, Part F, Lead, as 

most recently amended by the Utah Air Quality Board on 

December 18, 1992, pursuant to Section 19-2-I 04, is hereby 

incorporated by reference and made a part ofthese rules. 
R307-ll0-16. (Reserved.) 

Reserved. 

R307-ll0-17. Section IX, Control Measures for Area and 

Point Sources, Part H, Emissions Limits. 

The Utah State Implementation Plan, Section IX, 

Control Measures for Area and Point Sources, Part H, 

Emissions Limits, as most recently amended by the Utah Air 

Quality Board on May 4, 20 II , pursuant to Section 19-2-104, 

is hereby incorporated by reference and made a part of these 

rules. 

R307-ll0-18. Reserved. 

Reserved. 

R307-110-19. Section XI, Other Control Measures for 

Mobile Sources. 

The Utah State Implementation Plan, Section XI, 

Other Control Measures for Mobile Sources, as most recently 

amended by the Utah Air Quality Board on February 9, 2000, 

pursuant to Section 19-2-104, is hereby incorporated by 

reference and made a part of these rules. 

R307-ll0-20. Section XJI, Transportation Conformity 

Consultation. 

The Utah State Implementation Plan, Section XII, 

Transportation Conformity Consultation, as most recently 

amended by the Utah Air Quality Board on May 2, 2007, 

pursuant to 19-2-104, is hereby incorporated by reference and 

made a part of these rules. 

R307-110-21. Section Xlii, Analysis of Plan Impact. 

The Utah State Implementation Plan, Section XIII, 

Analysis of Plan Impact, as most recently amended by the Utah 

Air Quality Board on December 18, 1992, pursuant to Section 

19-2-104, is hereby incorporated by reference and made a part 

of these rules. 

R307-110-22. Section XIV, Comprehensive Emission 

Inventory. 

The Utah State Implementation Plan, Section XIV, 

Comprehensive Emission Inventory, as most recently amended 

by the Utah Air Quality Board on December 18, 1992, pursuant 

to Section 19-2-104, is hereby incorporated by reference and 

made a part of these rules. 

R307-110-23. Section XV, Utah Code Title 19, Chapter 2, 

Air Conservation Act. 

Section XV of the Utah State Implementation Plan 

contains Utah Code Title 19, Chapter 2, Air Conservation Act. 

R307-II0-24. Section XVI, Public Notification. 

The Utah State Implementation Plan, Section XVI, 

Public Notification, as most recently amended by the Utah Air 

Quality Board on December 18, 1992, pursuant to Section 19-

2-104, is hereby incorporated by reference and made a part of 

these rules. 

R307-ll0-25. Section XVII, Visibility Protection. 

The Utah State Implementation Plan, Section XVII, 

Visibility Protection, as most recently amended by the Utah Air 

Quality Board on March 26, 1993, pursuant to Section 19-2-

104, is hereby incorporated by reference and made a part of 

these rules. 

R307-110-26. R307-110-26 Section XVIII, Demonstration 

ofGEP Stack Height. 

The Utah State Implementation Plan, Section XVIII, 

Demonstration of GEP Stack Height, as most recently amended 

by the Utah Air Quality Board on December 18, 1992, pursuant 

to Section 19-2-104, is hereby incorporated by reference and 

made a part of these rules. 

R307-110-27. Section XIX, Small Business Assistance 

Program. 

The Utah State Implementation Plan, Section XfX, 

Small Business Assistance Program, as most recently amended 

by the Utah Air Quality Board on December 18, 1992, pursuant 

to Section 19-2-104, is hereby incorporated by reference and 

made a part of these rules. 

R307-ll0-28. Regional Haze. 

The Utah State Implementation Plan, Section XX, 

Regional Haze, as most recently amended by the Utah Air 

Quality Board on April 6, 2011 , pursuant to Section 19-2-104, 

is hereby incorporated by reference and made a part of these 

rules. 

R307-ll0-29. Section XXI, Diesel Inspection and 

Maintenance Program. 

The Utah State Implementation Plan, Section XXI, 

Diesel Inspection and Maintenance Program, as most recently 

amended by the Utah Air Quality Board on July 12, 1995, 

pursuant to Section 19-2-104, is hereby incorporated by 

reference and made a part of these rules. 

R307-110-30. Section XXII, General Conformity. 

The Utah State Implementation Plan, Section XXII, 

General Conformity, as adopted by the Utah Air Quality Board 

on October 4, 1995, pursuant to Section 19-2-104, is hereby 

incorporated by reference and made a part of these rules. 

R307-ll0-31. Section X, Vehicle Inspection and 

Maintenance Program, Part A, General Requirements and 

Applicability. 

The Utah State Implementation Plan, Section X, 

Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Program, Part A, General 

Requirements and Applicability, as most recently amended by 

the Utah Air Quality Board on December 5, 2012, pursuant to 

Section 19-2-104, is hereby incorporated by reference and 

made a part of these rules. 

R307-110-32. Section X, Vehicle Inspection and 

Maintenance Program, Part B, Davis County. 

The Utah State Implementation Plan, Section X, 

Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Program, Part B, Davis 

County, as most recently amended by the Utah Air Quality 
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Board on December 5, 2012, pursuant to Section 19-2-104, is 

hereby incorporated by reference and made a part of these 

rules. 

R307-110-33. Section X, Vehicle Inspection and 

Maintenance Program, Part C, Salt Lake County. 

The Utah State Implementation Plan, Section X, 

Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Program, Part C, Salt 

Lake County, as most recently amended by the Utah Air 

Quality Board on October 6, 2004, pursuant to Section 19-2-

104, is hereby incorporated by reference and made a part of 

these rules. 

R307-II0-34. Section X, Vehicle Inspection and 

Maintenance Program, Part D, Utah County. 

The Utah State Implementation Plan, Section X, 

Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Program, Part D, Utah 

County, as most recently amended by the Utah Air Quality 

Board on December 5, 2012, pursuant to Section 19-2-104, is 

hereby incorporated by reference and made a part of these 

rules. 

R307-II0-35. Section X, Vehicle Inspection and 

Maintenance Program, PartE, Weber County. 

The Utah State Implementation Plan, Section X, 

Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Program, Part E, Weber 

County, as most recently amended by the Utah Air Quality 

Board on December 5, 2012, pursuant to Section 19-2-104, is 

hereby incorporated by reference and made a part of these 

rules. 

R307-II0-36. Section X, Vehicle Inspection and 

Maintenance Program, Part F, Cache County. 

The Utah State Implementation Plan, Section X, 

Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Program, Part F, Cache 

County, as most recently adopted by the Utah Air Quality 

Board on December 5, 2012, pursuant to Section 19-2-104, is 

hereby incorporated by reference and made a part of these 

rules. 

R307-II0-37. Section XXIII, Interstate Transport. 

The Utah State Implementation Plan, Section XXIII, 

Interstate Transport, as most recently adopted by the Utah Air 

Quality Board on February 7, 2007, pursuant to Section 19-2-

104, is hereby incorporated by reference and made a part of 

these rules. 

KEY: air pollution, PMIO, PM2.5, ozone 

Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: 

December 6, 2012 

Notice of Continuation: February I, 2012 

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 19-2-

104(3)(e) 

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UTAH STATE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN 

SECTION X 

VEIDCLE INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAM 

PART A 

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND APPLICABILITY 

Adopted by the Utah Air Quality Board 

December 5, 2012 
Table of Contents 

I. General Requirements ................... .. ....................................................... .. ................................... ............................. 1 

2. Applicability ................. ............................. .................................................. ............................................................. 3 

3. General Summary ...... ................................. ......................................... ......... ............................................................ .4 
UTAH STATE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN 

SECTION X 

VEHICLE INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAM 

PART A 

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND APPLICABILITY 

1. General Requirements 

Federal JIM Program requirements: Utah was previously required by Section 182 and 

Section 187 of the Clean Air Act to implement and maintain an Inspection and 

Maintenance (1/M) program in Davis, Salt Lake, Utah, and Weber counties that met the 

minimum requirements of 40 code of federal regulation (CFR) Part 51 SubpartS and that 

was at least as effective as the EPA's Basic Performance Standard as specified in 40 CFR 

51.352. The Basic Performance Standard requirement is no longer applicable as the 

relevant nonattainment areas in Davis, Salt Lake, Utah, and Weber counties have been 

redesignated to attainment I maintenance for the carbon monoxide (CO) National 

Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and the 1-hour ozone NAAQS. Parts A, B, C, 

D, and E of Section X, together with the referenced appendices, continue to demonstrate 

compliance with the 40 CFR Part 51 provisions for Inspection and Maintenance Program 

Requirements for Davis, Salt Lake, Utah, and Weber counties and produce mobile source 

emission reductions that are sufficient to demonstrate continued maintenance of the 

applicable CO and 1-hour ozone NAAQS. In addition, the Cache, Davis, Salt Lake, Utah, 

and Weber counties' I/M programs are also utilized as a control measure to attain and 

maintain EPA's particulate NAAQS (PM25 and PM10) . 

On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) Checks: By January I, 2002, OBD checks and OBDrelated repairs are required as a routine component of Utah 11M programs on model year 

1996 and newer light-duty vehicles and light-duty trucks equipped with certified onboard diagnostic systems. The federal performance standard requires repair of 

malfunctions or system deterioration identified by or affecting OBD systems. 

Utah JIM program history and general authority: The legal authority for Utah's 11M 

programs, Utah Code Annotated Section 41-6-163.61

, was enacted during the First 

Special Session of the Utah legislature in 1983. 11M programs were initially implemented 

by Davis and Salt Lake counties in 1984, by Utah County in 1986, and by Weber County 

in 1990. 

In 1990, the legislature enacted Section 41-6-163.72 that requires that counties with 11M 

programs use computerized 11M testing equipment, adopt standardized emission 

standards, and provide for reciprocity. Those requirements were fully implemented by 

Davis, Salt Lake, and Utah counties on September 1, 1991 , and by Weber County on 

January 1, 1992. 

I Renumbered and recodified in 2005 at Utah Code Annotated 41-6a-1 642 

2 Renumbered and recodified in 2005 at Utah Code Annotated 4 1-6a-1 643 

Section X , Part A, page 1 
Section 41-6-163.6 was again amended by the legislature in 1992 to include vehicles 

owned and operated by the federal government, federal employees, and students and 

employees of colleges and universities. The 1992 revision of 41-6-163.6 also established 

more stringent restrictions for vehicles that qualify for a farm truck exemption. 

Section 41-6-163.6 requires that, if identified as necessary to attain or maintain any 

NAAQS, a county must create an liM program that follows the criteria outlined in 41-6-

163.6. Once a county enacts regulations or ordinances, amendments to Section 19-2-104 

in 1992 authorized the Utah Air Quality Board to formally establish those requirements 

for county I/M programs after obtaining agreement from the affected counties. Section 

41-6-163.6 was also amended to allow the counties to subject individual motor vehicles 

to inspection and maintenance at times other than the annual inspection. 

Section 41-6-163.6 was amended in 1994 to authorize implementation of liM programs 

stricter than minimum federal requirements in counties where it is necessary to attain or 

maintain ambient air quality standards. Section 41-6-163.6 requires preference be given 

to a decentralized program to the extent that a decentralized program will attain and 

maintain ambient air quality standards and meet federal requirements. It also requires 

affected counties and the Air Quality Board to give preference to the most cost effective 

means to achieve and maintain the maximum benefit with regard to air quality standards 

and to meet federal air quality requirements related to motor vehicles. The legislature 

indicated preference for a reasonable phase-out period for replacement of air pqllution 

test equipment made obsolete by an liM program in accordance with applicable federal 

requirements and if such a phase-out does not otherwise interfere with attainment of 

ambient air quality standards. 

House Concurrent Resolution No. 9 of the 1994 General Session of the legislature 

(H.C.R. 9) was a concurrent resolution of the legislature and the governor expressing 

opposition to the EPA position regarding the implementation of enhanced vehicle 

inspection and urging the EPA to recognize the benefits of other vehicle inspection 

program options and to work with the state to develop workable plans for attaining 

ambient air quality standards and protecting public health. 

In 1995, the legislature amended Section 41-6-163.7 to rescind the requirement for I/M 

program standardization and reciprocity between counties. While advantageous, 

standardization and reciprocity between liM counties is no longer required, and each liM 

county is free to develop an liM program that best meets the respective county's needs. 

In 2002, the Legislature amended Section 41-6-163.7 to allow for inspection every other 

year for cars that are six years old or newer on January 1 each year. This provision is 

applicable to the extent allowed under the current state implementation plan for each 

area. 

In 2005, the Legislature renumbered Section 41-6-163.6 and re-codified it as Section 41-

6a-1642. The Legislature also amended Section 41-6a-1642 to allow counties with an 

Section X, Part A, page 2 
liM program to require college students and employees who park a motor vehicle on 

college or university campus that is not registered in a county subject to emission 

inspection to provide proof of compliance with an emission inspection. 

Section 41 6a-1642 was amended in 2008 to provide an exemption for vintage vehicles, 

which are defined in Section 41-21-1. Section 41 6a-1642 was again amended in 2009 to 

provide an exemption for custom vehicles, which are defined in Section 41-6a-1507. 

In 201 0, the legislature enacted Section 41-1 a-1223 that allows counties with an liM 

program to impose a local emissions compliance fee of up to three dollars. This same bill 

amended Section 41-6a-1642 to require liM counties that impose the fee to use revenues 

generated from the fee to establish and enforce an emission inspection and maintenance 

program. 

Section 41-6a-1642 was amended in 2011 to require liM counties' regulations and 

ordinances to be compliant with the analyzer design and certification requirements 

contained in the SIP. 

In 2012, the Legislature amended Section 41-6a-1642 to allow a motor vehicle that is less 

than two years old as of January 1 of any given year to be exempt from being required to 

obtain an emission inspection. This provision is applicable to the extent allowed under 

the current SIP for each area. This bill went into effect on October 1, 2012. In addition, 

the legislature also amended Section 41-1a-205 to allow a safety and emissions 

inspection issued for a motor vehicle during the previous 11 months may be used to 

satisfy the safety and emissions inspection requirements3

. The effective date of this bill is 

January 1, 2013. The legislature also amended Section 41-1a-1223 to allow the counties 

to collect a $2.25 fee for those vehicles that are registered for a six-month period under 

Utah Code Annotated 41-1a-215.5. The effective date ofthis bill is July 1, 2013. 

2. Applicability 

General Applicability: Utah Code Annotated 41-6a-1642 gives authority to each county 

to implement and manage an liM program to attain and maintain any national ambient air 

quality standard (NAAQS). Davis, Salt Lake, Utah, and Weber counties were required 

under Section 182 and 187 of the Clean Air Act to implement an liM program to attain 

and maintain the ozone and carbon monoxide NAAQS. All of Utah's ozone and carbon 

monoxide maintenance areas are located in Davis, Salt Lake, Utah, and Weber counties. 

In addition, a motor vehicle 1/M program is a control measure for attaining the particulate 

matter NAAQS in Cache, Davis, Salt Lake, Utah, and Weber counties. Utah's SIP for 

liM is applicable county-wide in Cache, Davis, Salt Lake, Utah, and Weber counties. 

3 Utah Code 41-6a-1642(7) states that "the emissions inspection shall be required within the same time limit applicable to a safety inspection 

under Section 41-la-205." 

Section X, Part A, page 3 
3. General Summary 

Below is a general summary of Utah's liM programs. Part B, C, D, E and F of this 

section of the SIP provide a more specific summary ofl/M programs for Cache, Davis, 

Salt Lake, Utah, and Weber counties. These parts also incorporate the individual county 

liM ordinances/regulations and policies that provide for the enforceability of the 

respective liM programs. ' 

Network Type: All Utah liM programs are comprised of a decentralized, test-and-repair 

network. 

JIM program funding requirements: Counties with liM programs allocate funding as 

needed to comply with the relevant requirements specified in Utah's SIP; the Utah 

statutes; county ordinances, regulations and policies; and the federal liM program 

regulation. Program budgets include funding for resources necessary to adequately 

manage the programs conduct covert and overt audits, including repairs; assist and 

educate inspectors, station owners, and the public; manage, analyze, and report data; 

ensure compliance with the program by inspectors, stations, and vehicle owners; and 

evaluate and upgrade the programs. 

Funding mechanisms: Utah's liM programs are funded through several mechanisms 

including, but not limited to, a fee which is collected at the time of registration by the 

Utah Tax Commission Division of Motor Vehicles or the county Assessor's Office. Those 

monies are remitted to the county in which the vehicle is registered. The collection of 

fees for various permitting activities and the selling inspection certificates to inspection 

stations are the other mechanisms. A fee schedule can be found in an appendix to each 

county liM ordinance or regulation. 

Government fleet: Section 41-6a-1642(1)(b) ofthe Utah Code requires that all vehicles 

owned or operated in the liM counties by federal, state, or local government entities 

comply with the liM programs. 

Vehicles owned by students and federal employees: Section 41-6a-1642(5) provides a 

provision that counties may require universities and colleges located in Utah's liM areas 

to require proof of compliance with the liM program for vehicles which are permitted to 

park on campus regardless of where the vehicle is registered. Vehicles operated by 

federal employees and operated on a federal installation located within an liM program 

area are also subject to the liM program regardless of where they are registered. Proof of 

compliance consists of a current vehicle registration in an liM program area, an liM 

certificate of compliance or waiver, or evidence of exempt vehicle status. 

Rental vehicles: All vehicles available for rent or use in an liM county are subject to the 

county liM program. To the extent practicable, all vehicles principally operated in the 

county are subject to the liM program. 

Section X, Part A, page 4 
Farm truck exemption: Eligibility for the farm truck exemption from the 11M programs is 

specified in Section 41-6a-1642(4) and must be verified in writing by county JIM 

program staff. 

Out-of-state exemption: Vehicles registered in an liM county but operated out-of-state 

are eligible for an exemption. The owner must complete Utah State Tax Commission 

form TC-81 0 in order to be registered without inspection documentation. The owner 

must explain why the vehicle is unavailable for inspection in Utah. Common situations 

include Utah citizens that are military personnel stationed outside of the state, students 

attending institutions of higher education elsewhere, and people serving religious 

assignments outside the area. If the temporary address of the owner is located within 

another liM program area listed on the back of the form, the owner must submit proof of 

compliance with that JIM program at the time of, and as a condition precedent to, 

registration or renewal of registration. The vehicle owner must identify his or her 

anticipated date of return to the state and is required to have the vehicle inspected within 

ten days after the vehicle is back in Utah. 

Motorist Compliance Enforcement Mechanism: The liM programs are registrationenforced on a county-wide basis. A certificate of emissions inspection or a waiver or 

other evidence that the vehicle is exempt from the 11M program requirements must be 

presented at the time of, and as a condition precedent to, registration or renewal of 

registration of a motor vehicles as specified in Section 41-6a-1642(1 )(a). Owners of 

vehicles operated without valid license plates or with expired license plates are subject to 

ticketing by peace officers at any time. Proof of compliance consists of a current vehicle 

registration in an liM program area or an liM certificate of compliance or waiver, or 

evidence of exempt vehicle status. 

Valid registration required: A certificate of emissions inspection or a waiver or other 

evidence that the vehicle is exempt from the 11M program requirements must be 

presented at the time of, and as a condition precedent to, registration or renewal of 

registration of a motor vehicles as specified in Section 41-6a-1642 and 41-1 a-203(1 )(c). 

The 11M inspection is required within two months prior to the month the registration 

renewal is due as specified in Section 41-6a-1642(7) and 41-la-205(2)(a). Owners of 

vehicles operated without valid license plates or with expired license plates are subject to 

ticketing by peace officers at any time. Registration status is also checked on a random 

basis at roadblocks and in parking lots at various locations around the state. Per Section 

41-1 a-402, Utah license plates indicate the expiration date of the registration. Per Section 

41-1a-1303, it is a Class C misdemeanor for a person to drive or move, or for an owner 

knowingly to permit to be driven or moved, upon any highway any vehicle of a type that 

is required to be registered in the state that is not registered in the state. Section 41-1 a1315 specifies that it is a third degree felony to falsify evidence of title and registration. 

Change of ownership: Vehicle owners are not able to avoid the JIM inspection program 

by changing ownership of the vehicle. Upon change of vehicle ownership the vehicle 

must be re-registered by the new owner. The new owner must present an emissions 

Section X, Part A, page 5 
certificate, waiver, or proof of exemption from the 11M program as a condition precedent 

to registration4

. The new annual registration and l/M inspection dates for the vehicle will 

be the date of registration. 

Utah Tax Commission, and County Assessors roles: The Utah Tax Commission Motor 

Vehicle Division and county assessor deny applications for vehicle registration or 

renewal of registration without submittal of a valid certificate of compliance, waiver, or 

verified evidence of exemption. Altered or hand-written documents are not accepted. All 

certificate data is collected by county 11M program auditors and subjected to scrutiny for 

evidence of any improprieties. 

Database quality assurance: The vehicle registration database is maintained and quality 

assured by the Utah Division ofMotor Vehicle (DMV). Each county 11M inspection 

database is maintained and quality assured by the county liM program staff. The county 

liM program has access to the DMV database and utilizes it for quality assurance 

purposes. All databases are subject to regular auditing, cross-referencing, and analysis. 

The databases are also evaluated using data obtained during roadblocks and parking lot 

surveys. Evidence of program effectiveness may trigger additional joint enforcement 

activities. 

Oversight provisions: The oversight program includes verification of exempt vehicle 

status through inspection, data accuracy through automatic and redundant data entry for 

most data elements, an audit trail for program documentation to ensure control and 

tracking of enforcement documents, identification and verification of exemptiontriggering changes in registration data, and regular audits of 11M inspection records, 11M 

program databases, and the DMV database. 

Enforcement staff quality assurance: County 11M program auditors and DMV clerks 

involved in vehicle registration are subject to regular performance audits by their 

supervisors. All enforcement personnel (direct and indirect) involved in the motorist 

enforcement program are subject to disciplinary action, additional training, and 

termination for deviation from procedures. Specific provisions are outlined in the DMV 

procedures manual which is available upon request. The county 11M audit policy 

documents are provided in their respective part of this section. 

Quality Control: The 11M counties maintain records regarding inspections, equipment 

maintenance, and the required quality assurance activities. The 11M counties analyze 11M 

program data and submit annual reports to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 

and UDAQ upon request. 

Analyzer data collection: Each county's 11M analyzer data collection system meets the 

requirements specified under 40 CFR 51.365. 

4 See Utah Code Section 41-6a-1642 (7) and 41-1 a-205(2)(b) and (c) 

Section X, Part A, page 6 
Data analysis and reporting- Annual: The 11M counties analyze and submit to EPA and 

UDAQ an annual report for January through December of the previous year, which 

includes all the data elements listed in 40 CFR SubpartS 51.366 by July of each year. If 

a report is required earlier than annually, the counties will accommodate the request. 

General enforcement provisions: The county I/M programs are responsible for 

enforcement action against incompetent or dishonest stations and inspectors. Each county 

11M ordinance or regulation includes a penalty schedule. 

General public information: The 1/M counties have comprehensive public education and 

protection programs, including providing strategies to educate the public on Utah's air 

quality problems; ways that people can reduce emissions; the requirements of state and 

federal Jaw; the role of motor vehicles in the air quality problem; the need for and 

benefits of a vehicle emissions inspection program; ways to operate and maintain a 

vehicle in a low-emission condition; how to find a qualified repair technician; and the 

requirements of the I/M program. Information is provided via county websites and direct 

response to inquiries for information, reports, classes, pamphlets, fairs, school 

presentations, workshops, news releases, posters, signs, and public meetings. Utah 

Department of Environmental Quality also provides information on its website about 

ways to operate and maintain a vehicle in a low-emission condition. 

County JIM technical centers: Each 11M county operates an 11M technical center staffed 

with trained auditors and capable of performing emissions tests. A major function of the 

11M technical centers is to serve as a referee station to resolve conflicts between permitted 

11M inspectors, stations, and motorists. Auditors actively protect consumers against fraud 

and abuse by inspectors, mechanics, and others involved in the 11M program. Complaints 

are received and investigated fully. Auditors advise motorists regarding emissions 

warranty provisions and assist the owners in obtaining warranty covered repairs for 

eligible vehicles. The 1/M technical centers also provide motorists with information 

regarding the 11M program, general air pollution issues, and emissions-related vehicle 

repairs. 

Vehicle inspection report: A vehicle inspection report (VIR) is printed and provided to 

the motorist after each vehicle inspection. The VIR includes a public awareness statement 

about vehicle emissions and lists additional ways that the public can reduce air pollution. 

The test results are detailed on the VIR. Information about vehicle emissions warranties 

and the benefits of emissions-related repairs are printed for vehicles that failed the test. If 

the vehicle fails a retest, information about wavier requirements, application procedures 

and the address and telephone number of the applicable 11M technical center are printed 

on the VIR. 

Reciprocity between County JIM programs: Utah 1/M programs are conducting the same 

test procedures and thereby agreed to recognize the validity of a certificate granted by 

any Utah 11M program. 

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UTAH STATE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN 

SECTION X 

VEHICLE INSPECTION AND 

MAINTENANCE PROGRAM 

PartF 

Cache County 

Adopted by the Utah Air Quality Board 

December 5, 2012 
Table of Contents 

I. Applicability .................. ......................................................................................................... .................................. 1 

2. liM SIP implementation .................................................................................................................................... ......... I 

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UTAH STATE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN 

SECTION X, PART F 

VEHICLE INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE (liM) PROGRAM 

1. Applicability 

Cache County UM program requirements: Cache County was designated nonattainment for the 

PM25 National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) on December 14, 2009 (74 FR 58688, 

November 13, 2009). Accordingly, Cache County must implement control strategies to attain the 

PM2.5 NAAQS. A motor vehicle emission inspection and maintenance (liM) program has been 

identified by the PM2.5 State Implementation Plan (SIP) as a necessary control strategy to attain 

the PM25 NAAQS as expeditiously as practicable. Therefore, pursuant to Utah Code Annotated 

41-6a-1642, Cache County must implement an 11M program that complies with the minimum 

requirements of 40 CFR Part 51 Subpart S. Cache County will implement its 11M program 

county-wide. Parts A and F of Section X demonstrate compliance with 40 CFR Part 51 Subpart 

S for Cache County. 

2. 1/M SIP implementation 

The 11M program ordinance, regulations, policies, procedures, and activities specified in this 11M 

SIP revision shall be implemented by December 14, 2013. Ninety days after the effective date of 

this Part of the SIP, Cache County shall provide the Utah Division of Air Quality with 

enforceable milestones that will be incorporated into this Part of the SIP. 

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