Attachment 77

Agency Rulemaking proposal 

Procedures to be Followed in the Performance of 

Inspections of Motor Vehicle Emissions 

35 Ill. Adm. Code 276 

Filed with Secretary of State

on December 15, 2010 

IlliNOIS t:NVIKONMENTAl PROTECTION AGENCY 

1021 North Grand Avenue East, P.O. Box 19276, Springfield, Illinois 62794-9276 • (21 7) 782-2829 

james R. Thompson Center, 100 West Randolph, Suite 11-300, Chicago, IL 60601 • (312) 814-6026 

PA.T QUINN, GOVERNOR 

21 7-782-5544 

December 15, 20ill0 

Ms. Christine Works 

Administrative Code Division 

Index Department 

Office of the Secretary of State 

111 East Monroe Street 

Springfield, IL 62756 

DouGlAS P. ScoTT, DIRECTOR 

Re: Publication of Proposed Amendments; 35 Ill. Adm. Code 276 

Dear Ms. Works: 

The above-captioned proposed rulemaking is being sent to you for publication in the Illinois 

Register. Enclosed please find the following documents: 

1. The original and two copies of the Notice ofProposed Amendments for Procedures To 

Be Followed In The Performance Oflnspections Of Motor Vehicle Emissions (35 Ill. 

Adm. Code Part 276); 

2. The original and two copies ofthe Illinois Register version of Procedures To Be 

Followed In The Performance Oflnspections Of Motor Vehicle Emissions (35 Ill. Adm. 

Code Part 276); 

3. A computer disk with a copy of the Notice of Proposed Amendments a.ncl.lllinois 

Register version of the Proposed Amendments (Items 1 and 2 above) in Microsoft Word 

format. 

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Letter to Christine Works 

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If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 217~ 782-5544. Thank you for 

your assistance. 

Sincerely, 

~~.-;:7r. Kent E. Molu· Jr., Esq. 

Assistant Cmmsel 

Division of Legal Counsel 

Illinois Environmental Protection Agency 

Enclosures 
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1) Heading ofthe Part: Procedures To Be Followed In The Performance Oflnspections Of 

Motor Vehicle Emissions 

2) Code Citation: 35 Ill. Adm. Code 276 

3) Section Numbers: Proposed Action: 

276.101 Amendment 

276.102 Amendment 

276.103 Amendment 

276.104 Amendment 

276.201 Amendment 

276.203 Amendment 

276.204 Amendment 

276.205 Amendment 

276.207 Repeal 

276.209 Amendment 

276.301 Amendment 

276.303 Amendment 

276.304 Repeal 

276.305 Repeal 

276.306 Repeal 

276.307 Repeal 

276.308 Repeal 

276.309 Repeal 

276.310 Repeal 

276.3 11 Repeal 

276.312 Repeal 

276.401 Amendment 

276.403 Amendment 

276.404 Amendment 

276.405 New 

276.501 Amendment 

276.502 Amendment 

276.503 Amendment 

276.504 Amendment 

276.505 Repeal 

276.506 Repeal 

276.507 Amendment 

276.508 Amendment 
276.602 

276.604 

276.605 

276.701 

276.702 

276.703 

276.704 

276.802 

276.803 

276.804 

276.901 

276.902 

276.903 

276.1001 

276.1002 

276.1101 

276.TABLEA 

276.TABLEB 

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Amendment 

Amendment 

Repeal 

Amendment 

Amendment 

Amendment 

Amendment 

Amendment 

Amendment 

Amendment 

Amendment 

Amendment 

Repeal 

Amendment 

Amendment 

New 

Repeal 

Repeal 

4) Statutory Authority: Section 13C-10 and 13C-20 ofthe Vehicle Emissions Inspection 

Law of2005 [625 ILCS 5/13C-10 and 13C-20]. 

5) A Complete Description of the Subjects and Issues Involved: The proposal would amend 

Part 276 to reflect the adoption of the Vehicle Emissions Inspection Law of2005 ("VEIL 

of2005") (P.A. 94-526) (625 ILCS 5/13C), an amendment to the VEIL of2005 (P.A. 94-

848), and to make necessary improvements to the program. The VEIL of 2005 was a 

replacement for, and continuation of, the program established under the Vehicle 

Emissions Inspection Law of 1995 ("VEIL of 1995") (625 ILCS 5/13B). The VEIL of 

2005 was modeled off of the VEIL of 1995, but added definitions relating to the onboard diagnostic ("OBD") inspection test; exempted model year 1995 and older vehicles 

from inspection; replaced the transient loaded mode ("IM240") emissions test with the 

OBD test as the primary vehicle inspection test; maintained the steady-state idle exhaust 

gas analysis and evaporative system integrity tests as secondary tests; revised the OBD 

test; revised waiver provisions; added a provision for vehicles located outside of the 

affected counties; removed the prohibition against contractor repairs; and made other 

additions. An amendment to the VEIL of 2005 provided that the owner of a subject 

vehicle must obtain an emission compliance certificate to demonstrate compliance and 

established a system of registration denial for vehicles in noncompliance with the 

inspection requirement. 
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The proposed amendments to Part 276 have been developed to reflect the VEIL of 2005, 

including an amendment thereto. Also, the proposed amendments have been developed 

to reflect improvements to the program. The proposed amendments remove definitions 

relating to the proposed removal of the IM240 emissions test, add new definitions and 

clarify other definitions. The amendments propose the removal of the IM240 emissions 

test procedures, related provisions, and all references thereto to reflect full 

implementation of OBD testing. The amendments require a subject vehicle owner to 

obtain, but not display or possess, an emissions compliance certificate in order to obtain 

or renew the subject vehicle's registration. The amendments specify the design of an 

emissions compliance certificate. The amendments remove all different types of 

inspection certificates or stickers and propose the use of a tmiversal "emission 

compliance certificate." The amendments clarify the recordkeeping requirements 

relating to maintenance and calibrations performed. The amendments revise provisions 

relating to waivers, economic hardship, fleet self-testing, grievances, test notices, and 

reciprocity. The amendments propose a new section relating to the collection and 

reporting of repair facility data. The amendments propose a new section providing 

requirements for obtaining an emissions compliance ce1iificate where the vehicle is 

located and being primarily operated outside the affected counties. The proposed 

amendments eliminate Table A and B relating to the IM240 test. Finally, the proposed 

amendments update and clarify other provisions in the rule. 

6) Published studies or reports, and sources of underlying data, used to compose this 

rulemaking: No. 

7) Will this proposed amendment replace an emergency rule cunently in effect? No. 

8) Does this rulemaking contain an automatic repeal date? No. 

9) Does this proposed amendment contain incorporations by reference? Yes. 

1 0) Are there any other proposed amendments pending on this Part? No. 

11) Statement of Statewide Policy Objectives: This proposed rulemaking does not create or 

enlarge a State mandate, as defined in Section 3(b) of the State Mandates Act. [30 ILCS 

805/3(b)]. 

12) Time, Place, and Manner in which interested persons may comment on this proposed 

rulemaking: The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency will accept written public 

comments on this proposal for a period of forty-five (45) days after the date of 

publication in the Illinois Register. Comments should reference the Vehicle Emissions 
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Inspection and Maintenance Program and be addressed to: 

Kent E. Mohr Jr. 

Assistant Counsel 

Division of Legal Counsel 

Illinois Environmental Protection Agency 

1021 North Grand Avenue East 

P.O. Box 19276 

Springfield, Illinois 62794-9276 

217/782-5544 

13) Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis: 

A. Types of small businesses, small municipalities and not for profit corporations 

affected: Small businesses, small municipalities and not for profit corporations 

may be required to have their vehicles inspected in accordance with the Vehicle 

Emissions Inspection Law of 2005 and this Part. 

B. Reporting, bookkeeping or other procedures required for compliance: Yes. The 

rule requires vehicle emissions inspectors to perform vehicle emissions 

inspections in accordance with the procedures and other requirements established 

by the rule. Also, the rule requires vehicle emissions inspectors to report 

maintenance and calibrations records to the Agency. Further, the rule requires 

certain repair facilities to report repair facility performance data to the Agency. 

C. Types of Professional skills necessary for compliance: For motorists, none. 

Vehicle emissions inspectors must be trained in perfonning vehicle emissions 

inspections and maintenance of vehicle emissions inspection equipment. 

14) Regulatory Agenda on which this rulemaking was summarized: July 2010. 

The full text of the Proposed Amendment(s) begins on the next page: 
Section 

276.101 

276.102 

276.103 

276.104 

Section 

276.201 

276.202 

276.203 

276.204 

276.205 

276.206 

276.207 

276.208 

276.209 

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TITLE 35: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 

SUBTITLE B: AIR POLLUTION 

CHAPTER II: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 

PART 276 

PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED IN THE PERFORMANCE 

OF INSPECTIONS OF MOTOR VEHICLE EMISSIONS 

SUBPART A: GENERAL PROVISIONS 

Purpose and Applicability 

Definitions 

Abbreviations 

Incorporations by Reference 

SUBPART B: VEHICLE EMISSIONS INSPECTION PROCEDURES 

General Description of Vehicle Emissions Inspection Procedures 

Pollutants to be Tested - Exhaust Test 

Dilution- Steady-State Idle Exhaust Test and Transient Loaded Mode Exhaust 

+est 

Steady-State Idle Exhaust Emissions Test Procedures 

Evaporative System Integrity Test Procedures 

Engine and Fuel Type Modifications 

Transient Loaded Mode Exhaust Emissions Test Procedures (Repealed) 

On-Road Remote Sensing Test Procedures 

On-Board Diagnostic Test Procedures 

SUBPART C: EMISSIONS COMPLIANCESTICKER OR CERTIFICATE ISSUANCE, 

DISPLAY, ."xND POSSESSION 

Section 

276.301 

276.302 

276.303 

276.304 

276.305 

276.306 

General Requirements 

Determination of Affected Counties 

Emissions Compliancelnspection Sticker or Certificate Design and Content 

Initial Emissions Inspection Stickers or Certificates (Repealed) 

Exempt Emissions Inspection Stickers or Certificates (Repealed) 

Renewal Emissions Inspection Stickers or Certificates (Repealed) 
276.307 

276.308 

276.309 

276.310 

276.311 

276.312 

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Temporary Emissions Inspection Stickers or Certificates (Repealed) 

Corrected or Interim Emissions Inspection Stickers or Certificates (Repealed) 

Waiver Emissions Inspection Stickers or Certificates (Repealed) 

Emissions Inspection Sticker and Certificate Display and Possession (Repealed) 

Change of Assigned Test Month (Repealed) 

Economic Hardship Extension Stickers or Certificates (Repealed) 

SUBPART D: WAIVER~ ANf}-ECONOMIC HARDSHIP EXTENSION, AND OUTSJDE OF 

AFFECTED COUNTIES ANNUAL EXEMPTION REQUIREMENTS 

Section 

276.401 

276.402 

276.403 

276.404 

276.405 

Section 

276.501 

276.502 

276.503 

276.504 

276.505 

276.506 

276.507 

276.508 

Section 

276.601 

276.602 

276.603 

276.604 

276.605 

Waiver Requirements 

Low Emissions Tuneups (Repealed) 

Denial or Issuance of Waiver 

Economic Hardship Extension Requirements 

Outside of Affected Counties Annual Exemption Requirements 

SUBPART E: TEST EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS 

General Requirements 

Steady-State Idle Exhaust Test Analysis Systems Functional Requirements 

Steady-State Idle +est-Exhaust Test Analysis Systems Performance Criteria 

Evaporative System Integrity Test Functional Requirements and Performance 

Criteria 

Transient Loaded Mode Test Systems Functional Requirements (Repealed) 

Transient Loaded Mode Test Systems Performance Criteria (Repealed) 

On-Road Remote Sensing Test Systems Functional Requirements and 

Performance Criteria 

On-Board Diagnostic Test Systems Functional Requirements and Performance 

Criteria 

SUBPART F: EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE AND CALIBRATION 

Steady-State Idle Test Equipment Maintenance 

Steady-State Idle Test Equipment Calibration 

Evaporative System Integrity Test Maintenance and Calibration 

Record Keeping 

Transient Loaded Mode Test Equipment Maintenance and Calibration (Repealed) 
276.606 

276.607 

Section 

276.701 

276.702 

276.703 

276.704 

276.705 

Section 

276.801 

276.802 

276.803 

276.804 

Section 

276.901 

276.902 

276.903 

276.904 

Section 

276.1001 

276.1002 

276.1101 

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On-Road Remote Sensing Test Systems Maintenance and Calibration 

On-Board Diagnostic Test Systems Maintenance and Calibration 

SUBPART G: FLEET SELF TESTING REQUIREMENTS 

General Requirements 

Fleet Inspection Permit 

Fleet Inspection Permittee Operating Requirements 

Private Official Inspection Station Auditing and Surveillance 

Fleet Station Auditing and Surveillance (Renumbered) 

SUBPART H: GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 

General Requirements 

Procedure for Filing Grievance 

Agency Investigation 

Review of Agency's Determination 

SUBPART I: NOTICES 

General Requirements 

V ehiclelnitial Emissions Testinspection Notice 

Waming Notice (Repealed) 

Second Warning Notice (Repealed) 

SUBPART J: RECIPROCITY WITH OTHER JURISDICTIONS 

Requirements for Vehicles Registered in Affected Counties and Located in Other 

Jurisdictions Requiring Vehicle Emissions Inspection 

Requirements for Vehicles Registered in Other Jurisdictions Requiring Vehicle 

Emissions Inspection and Located in an Affected County 

SUBPART K: REP AIR FACILITY PERFORMANCE REPORTING 

Requirements for Collecting and Reporting Data Pertaining to the Repair of 

Vehicles that Failed or Were Rejected from an Emissions Inspection. 
276.TABLEA 

276.TABLEB 

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Transient Driving Cycle (Repealed) 

Fast-Pass Speed Variation Limits Using Positive Kinetic Energy (PK.E) 

Measurements (Repealed) 

AUTHORITY: Implementing the Vehicle Emissions Inspection Law of2005 [625 ILCS 5/13C] 

and authorized by Sections 13C-10 and 13C-20 ofthe Vehicle Emissions Inspection Law of 

2005-J.-9.% [625 ILCS 5/Glr.-13C-10 and 13C-20B]. 

SOURCE: Adopted at 10 Ill. Reg. 13954, effective August 13, 1986; amended at 16 Ill. Reg. 

10230, effective June 15, 1992; amended at 20 Ill. Reg. 8456, effective June 14, 1996; amended 

at 22 Ill. Reg. 18867, effective September 28, 1998; amended at 26 Ill. Reg. 8113, effective May 

17, 2002; amended at_ Ill. Reg. , effective-------- -

SUBPART A: GENERAL PROVISIONS 

Section 276.101 Purpose and Applicability 

a) Purpose 

This Part establishes specific requirements and procedures to be followed in 

complying with the motor vehicle emissions inspection requirement and specific 

requirements and procedures to be followed in the perfom1ance of inspections of 

motor vehicle emissions. 

b) Applicability 

The provisions of this Part apply to necessary for the implementation of the 

Enhanced W.<f testing program mandated by the Vehicle Emissions Inspection 

Law of 20051995 shall be implemented upon initiation of the Enhanced liM 

testing program, scheduled to begin December 1, 1998. 

(Source: Amended at_ Ill. Reg. ________ , effective ________ _./ 

Section 276.102 Definitions 

a) Except as hereinafter stated and unless a different meaning of a te1m is clear from 

its context, the definitions ofterms used in this Part shall be the same as those 

used in the Environmental Protection Act [415 ILCS 5] and the Vehicle 

Emissions Inspection Law of2005+9% [625 ILCS 5/Qr..-BCR]. 
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b) The following definitions apply to this Part: 

"Accuracy" means the combination of bias and precision errors, 

technically defined as uncertainty, that quantifies the differences between 

a measured and true value. 

"Adjusted loaded vehicle weight (ALV\V)" means the vehicle curb weight 

plus the gross vehicle weight rating divided by tv.'o. 

"Affected county" means any county or portion thereof, as defined in 

Section 13CB-5 of the Vehicle Emissions Inspection Law of 2005-}..9%. 

"Agency" means the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency or its 

designee. 

"Assigned test month" means the month and year allocated by the Agency 

for testing a vehicle. The first day of the Assigned Test Month shall be 4 

months prior to the sticker or certificate Expiration Date. 

"Calibration gas" means a gas ofknown concentration used to establish 

the response curve of the exhaust gas analyzer. 

"Corrected or interim emissions inspection sticker or certificate" means a 

sticker or certificate issued in accordance '•vith Section 276.308 of this Part 

that contains a reassigned vehicle test month issued to the owner(s) of a 

vehicle subject to emissions inspection \Vho has petitioned the Agency for 

a change in Assigned Test Month, and whose vehicle has pre:r;iously been 

issued an Initial Emissions Inspection Sticker or Certificate with an 

Assigned Test Month. 

"Diagnostic trouble code (DTC)" means an alphanumeric code that is set 

in a vehicle's onboard computer when a monitor detects a condition likely 

to indicate the existence of an emission related malfunction of the vehicle. 

"Drift" means the amount of change in analyzer reading over a period of 

time. Zero drift refers to the change of zero reading. Span drift refers to a 

change in the reading at a specified span gas calibration point. 

"Economic hardship extension" means a time extension of one year 

extension to the test-by date that may be granted to the owner(s) of a 
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vehicle in order for the owner(s) to comply with the requirements of the 

Vehicle Emissions Inspection Law of2005-1:-9%. 

"Emissions compliance certificate" means a certificate issued to an owner 

of a vehicle registered in an affected county who successfully complies 

with the Vehicle Emissions Inspection Law of2005 and the requirements 

of this Part. As required by the context, this means either an emissions 

compliance certificate, annual exemption certificate, or emissions 

inspection certificate. 

"Emission control devices" means those components of a vehicle which 

were designed and are used to control vehicle exhaust and evaporative 

system emissions. For the purpose of this Part, this term refers to 

components with which the vehicle was originally equipped or direct 

replacements. 

"Equivalent test weight" means the loaded vehicle weight for light duty 

vehicles and light duty trucks 1, and the adjusted loaded vehicle weight for 

light duty trucks 2 and heavy duty trucks. 

"Evaporative system integrity test" means a test of the fuel cap portion of 

a vehicle's evaporative system, which consists of either a fuel cap leak 

flow test, a fuel cap pressure decay test, or a fuel cap visual functional test, 

as applicable. 

"Exempt emissions inspection sticker or certificate" means a sticker or 

certificate issued in accordance with Section 276.305 of this Part to the 

ovmer(s) of a Yehicle registered in an Affected County which is exempt 

from emissions inspection pursuant to Section 13B 15(f) or 13B 15(g) of 

the Vehicle Emissions Inspection Lcr;v of 1995, and the requirements of 

this Part. 

"Exhaust gas analyzer" means a device that has the capability to identify 

unknown concentrations of particular constituents in motor vehicle 

exhaust gases by comparison with known concentrations of analytical 

gases. 

"Expiration date" means the deadline for having a vehicle inspected and 

obtaining the appropriate sticker or certificate. 
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"Fleet inspection petmit" means a permit issued to fleet self-testers in 

accordance with Subpart G. 

"Fleet inventory" means those vehicles which have been registered with 

the Agency for the purpose of fleet self-testing and which have been 

assigned a test eligibility datementfi. 

"Fleet vehicle" means any non-exempt vehicle registered with the Agency 

for the purpose of fleet self-testing. 

"Fuel cap" means a device used to seal a vehicle's fuel inlet. 

"Fuel cap leak flow test" means a test performed in accordance with this 

Part on a vehicle's fuel cap using a fuel cap leak flow tester to detem1ine 

whether the vehicle complies with the evaporative system emission 

standards of 35 Ill. Adm. Code 240. 

"Fuel cap leak flow tester (fuel cap tester)" means a device used to 

determine the leak flow integrity of a vehicle's fuel cap by comparing the 

measured leak flow of the fuel cap with an established fuel cap leak .flow 

standard. 

"Fuel cap pressure decay test" means the test performed in accordance 

with this Part on a vehicle's fuel cap using a fuel cap pressure decay tester 

to detemline whether the vehicle complies with the evaporative system 

emission standards of35 Ill. Adm. Code 240. 

"Fuel cap pressure decay tester" means a device used to determine the 

pressure decay integrity of a vehicle's fuel cap by monitoring the pressure 

behind the fuel cap for a 10 second period and comparing the measured 

pressure decay of the fuel cap to an established fuel cap pressure decay 

standard. 

"Fuel cap visual functional test" means the test perf01med in accordance 

with this Part on a vehicle's fuel cap using visual analysis to detetmine 

whether the vehicle complies with the evaporative system emission 

standards of35 Ill. Adm. Code 240. 

"Full-service official inspection station" means an inspection station that 

offers the full range of emissions inspection services and customer service 
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functions, including waiver inspections. 

"Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)" means the value specified by the 

manufacturer as the maximum design loaded weight of a single vehicle. 

"HC hangup" means hydrocarbons which cling to the surface of the 

analyzer gas sampling stream causing errors in hydrocarbon readings. 

"Heavy duty vehicle (HDV)" means a motor vehicle rated at more than 

8500 pounds GV\VR or that has a vehicle curb weight of more than 6000 

pounds or that has a basic vehicle frontal area in excess of 4 5 square feet. 

"High idle" means a vehicle operating condition with engine disconnected 

from an external load (placed in either neutral or park) and operating at a 

speed of2500 ± 300 RPM. 

"Household income" means the gross income of all household members, 

except wage or salary income earned by dependent minors under 18 years 

of age. A head of household and his or her spouse are not considered as 

minors. Gross income includes wages, interest, annuities, pensions, social 

security, retirement, disability, public aid, alimony, child support, 

unemployment benefits, workers' compensation, and any other indirect 

income such as utility allowances. 

"Idle mode" means that portion of a vehicle emission test procedure 

conducted with the engine disconnected from an external load and 

operating at minimum throttle. 

"Initial emissions inspection sticker or certificate" means a sticker or 

certificate issaed in accordance with Section 276.304 ofthis Part to the 

owner(s) of a vehicle that has not been tested because such vehicle was 

not previously subject to inspection, but has become subject to inspection 

in accordance v,rith the Vehicle Emissions Inspection Law of 1995. 

"Initial idle mode" means the first of up to two idle mode sampling 

periods during a steady-state idle mode test, during which exhaust 

emission measurements are made with the vehicle in "as-received" 

condition. 

"Interference" means those exhaust gas analyzer read out errors caused by 
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instrument response to non intet·est gases typically occurring in vehicle 

exhaust. 

"Light duty truck 1 (LDTl)" means a motor vehicle rated at 6,000 pounds 

maximum GVWR or less and which has a vehicle frontal area of 4 5 

square feet or less, and •.vhich is designed primarily for purposes of 

transportation ofproperty or is a derivation of such a vehicle, or is 

designed primarily for transportation of persons and has a capacity of 

more than 12 persons, or is available 'Nith special features enabling off 

street or off higffivay operation and use. 

"Light duty truck 2 (LDT2)" means a motor vehicle rated bet'.veen 6,001 

and 8,500 pounds mrucimum GVWR and which has a vehicle frontal EH·ea 

of 45 square feet or less, and 'vvhich is designed primarily for purposes of 

transportation of property or is a derivation of such a vehicle, or is 

designed primarily for transportation ofpersons and has a capacity of 

more than 12 persons, or is available with special features enabling off 

street or off higffivay operation and use. 

"Light duty vehicle (LDV)" means a passenger car or passenger car 

derivative capable of seating 12 passengers or fewer. 

"Loaded vehicle \Voight" means the vehicle curb weight plus 300 pounds. 

"Low income" means the household income during the preceding 12 

month period was not more than 150 percent of the latest available poverty 

guidelines established by the U.S. Department of Health and Human 

Services for the contiguous United States and the District of Columbia. 

"Malfunction indicator light (MIL)" means the light found on the 

dashboard of OBD-equipped vehicles that is required to be illuminated 

when the OBD system detects malfunctions likely to result in emissions 

exceeding applicable emission standards. The MIL must display the 

phrase "Check Engine" or "Service Engine Soon". The word "Powertrain" 

may be substituted for "Engine". Alternatively, the ISO engine symbol 

may be substituted. 

"National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) gas" means a 

standard gas maintained or made available by the National Institute of 

Standards and Technology for the purpose of determining the accuracy of 
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calibration gases. 

"Non-exempt vehicle" means any vehicle subject to emission inspections, 

regardless of whether the vehicle is in a certified configuration, under the 

Vehicle Emissions Inspection Law of 2005~. 

"Non-fleet vehicle" means any non-exempt vehicle except for vehicles 

registered with the Agency for the purpose of fleet self-testing. 

"Official inspection station" means a vehicle emission inspection facility 

operated by the Agency or the Agency's Contractor for the purpose of 

conducting emission inspections on non-fleet vehicles. 

"On board diagnostic data link connector (DLC)" means the interface 

bet\veen a vehicle's OBD system and the OBD scan equipment. 

"On-board diagnostic readiness code" means a status flag stored by a 

vehicle's onboard computer that indicates whether a given monitor has 

been mn (i.e., whether the component or system in question has been 

checked to determine if it is functioning properly). 

"On board diagnostic (OBD) system" means equipment designed to 

monitor the performance of emission control equipment, fuel metering 

systems, ignition systems and other equipment and operating parameters 

for the purpose of detecting malfunctions or deterioration in performance 

that v1ould be expected to cause the vehicle to e7cceed federal emission 

standards. 

"On-board diagnostic test" means the electronic retrieval of stored 

readiness status, diagnostic trouble codes, and MIL illumination status 

from a vehicle's OBD system to determine if any emission related trouble 

codes are present and if the MIL is commanded to be on, which would 

indicate the existence of an emission related malfunction with the vehicle. 

"On-road remote sensing test" means the observation, measurement, and 

recording of vehicle exhaust emission concentrations of hydrocarbons 

(HC), carbon monoxide (CO), and carbon dioxide (C02) present in each 

in-use vehicle while traveling on roadways or in specified areas by 

equipment that is not connected to the vehicle. 
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"Preconditioning mode" means a period of steady-state loaded mode or 

high-idle operation conducted to ensure that the engine and emissions 

control system components are operating at normal operating 

temperatures, thus minimizing false failure caused by improper or 

insufficient warm-up. 

"Private official inspection station" means a vehicle emission inspection 

facility operated by a registered owner or lessee of 15 or more non-exempt 

fleet vehicles. 

"Recognized repair technician" means a person professionally engaged in 

vehicle repair, employed by a going concern whose purpose is vehicle 

repair, or possessing nationally recognized certification for emission 

related diagnosis and repair. 

"Renev;al emissions inspection sticker or certificate" means a sticker or 

certificate issued in acoordance 'Nith Section 276.306 of this Part to an 

ovlner of a vehicle ·.vhioh successfully passes a vehicle emissions test in 

accordance with the provisions of this Part. 

"Second-chance idle mode" means the second of two idle mode sampling 

periods during a steady-state idle mode test, preceded by a preconditioning 

mode and utilized as a second chance to pass idle exhaust emission 

standards immediately following an initial idle mode failure. 

"Span gas" means a gas of known concentrations which is used to check 

or adjust the analyzer response characteristics to those dete1mined by the 

calibration gases. 

"Steady-state idle test" means a vehicle emission test procedure consisting 

of an initial idle mode measurement of exhaust emissions followed, if 

necessary, by a loaded or high idle preconditioning mode and a secondchance idle mode. 

"Temporary emissions inspection sticker or certificate" means a sticker or 

certificate issued in accordance ·.vith Section 276.307 of this Part to an 

owner of a vehicle subject to inspection Vl'hich currently has a valid initial 

or renev.ral emission inspection sticker or certificate, and which has met 

the requirements of this Part. 
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"Test-by date (TBD)" means the date by which the vehicle is due to have 

an emissions inspection and corresponds to the date the vehicle's 

registration will expire. For non-expiring vehicle registrations, the TBD is 

the date of the vehicle's purchase anniversary month or, if not available, 

the month the vehicle was added to the Illinois Secretary of State's 

registration database. 

"Test cycle" means the two-year period between a vehicle's test eligibility 

datesA .. ssigned Test Moffifls. 

"Test eligibility date (TED)" means the first day of the third month prior 

to the vehicle's TBD. 

"Vehicle curb weight" means the actual vehicle weight plus standard 

equipment and a full fuel tank. 

"V chicle emissions test notice" means a notice sent by the Agency to the 

owner(s) of a vehicle informing the owner(s) of the need to comply with 

the requirements of the Vehicle Emissions Inspection Law of2005. 

"Vehicle inspection report" means a report issued to the motorist 

indicating the results of an emission inspection or waiver determination. 

"Visual functional test" means a visual examination of a vehicle's fuel cap 

for any readily apparent wear, tampering, or defects which would prevent 

the fuel cap from operating properly. 

"Waiver" means a suspension of the requirement that a non-exempt 

vehicle comply with testexhaust emission standards after two or more 

attempts to do so, as provided for in this Part. 

"'.llaiver emissions inspection sticker or certificate" means a sticker or 

certificate issued in accordance with Section 276.309 of this Part to the 

owner(s) of a vehicle '.vhich has failed a vehicle emissions test and at least 

one retest, but successfully complies with the applicable wai·ver 

requirements ofthis Part. 

"Waiver inspection" means an inspection conducted by a waiver inspector 

to determine waiver eligibility. 
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"Waiver inspector" means a person authorized by the Agency to conduct 

waiver inspections and to approve or disapprove applications for a waiver. 

"Waiver inspection report" means a form containing \vaiver eligibility 

requirements which is completed by a waiver inspector to determine 

~ible for a waiver. 

(Source: Amended at_ Ill. Reg. ---------·' effective _________ _/ 

Section 276.103 Abbreviations 

Abbreviations used in this Part include the following: 

ALV\¥ 

cc/min 

co 

COz 

GF¥ 

G\LS 

l:)LG 

DTC 

gpm 

GVWR 

HC 

HD¥ 

hr 

I/M 

kW 

WH 

~ 

LIW 

b¥W 

nn 

MIL 

Nm.R: 

NIST 

NO 

NOx 

NG~ 

OBD 

adjusted loaded vehicle weight 

cubic centimeters per minute 

carbon monoxide 

carbon dioxide 

critical flov1 venturi 

constant volume sampler 

data link connector 

diagnostic trouble code 

grams per mile 

gross vehicle weight rating 

hydrocarbons, as hexane 

heavy duty vehicle 

hOUf 

inspection and maintenance 

kilowatt 

light duty truck 1 

light duty truck 2 

light duty vehicle 

loaded vehicle v1eight 

mile, miles 

malfunction indicator light 

non dispersive infrared 

National Institute for Standards and Technology 

nitrogen oxide 

oxides ofnitrogen 

nitrogen dioxide 

on-board diagnostics 
ppm 

wmG 

f7St 

RPM 

SDM 

£B 

&&¥ 

TBD 

TED 

YIN 

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parts per million by volume 

pruts per million, carbon 

poundspersquareinch 

revolutions per minute 

source detector module 

standard error of estimate 

subsonic venture 

test-by date 

test eligibility date 

vehicle identification number 

(Source: Amended at_ Ill. Reg. _______ , effective ________ _/ 

Section 276.104 Incorporations by Reference 

The following materials are incorporated by reference and include no later editions or 

amendments: 

a) 40 CFR 85.2225 (July 1, 1994)United States Environmental Protection Agency 

(USEPA), "IM240 and Evaporative Test Guidance: 1998 Revised Technical 

Guidance," Report EPA l'rl1

c RSPD Th4 98 1 (Draft), 2565 Plymouth R~ad, Ann 

Arbor MI 48105 (March 1998). 

NOTE: Sections of this Guidance are referenced as though they are sections of 40 

CFR 85. 

b) United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA), "High Tech I/M Test 

Procedures, Emission Standards, Quality Control Requirements, and Equipment 

Specifications: IM240 and Functional Evaporative System Tests, Revised 

Technical Guidance," Report EPA /\.A RSPD IM 96 1 (Draft), 2565 PI:ymouth 

Road, Ann Arbor MI 48105 (June 1996). 

NOTE: Sections of this Guidance are referenced as though they are sections of 40 

CFR 85. 

]2c) 40 CFR 85.2222,85.2223, and 85.2231 (July 1, 2001). 

d) 40 CFR 51.353(c), 51.358(b) and :t\ppendix D to SubpartS (July 1, 2001). 

(Source: Amended at_ Ill. Reg. ________ , effective _ ________ ). 
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SUBPART B: VEHICLE EMISSIONS INSPECTION PROCEDURES 

Section 276.201 General Description of Vehicle Emissions Inspection Procedures 

Compliance with steady-state idlevehicle exhaust, evaporative system integr:ityemissions, OBD 

on board diagnostics, and on-road sensing test standards contained in 35 Ill. Adm. Code Part 240 

shall be determined by use of test procedures and other requirements as applicable as set forth in 

this Part, and shall be performed to the extent practicable. The test procedure applicable to each 

non-exempt vehicle shall be based on the model year and vehicle type as supplied by the 

manufacturer. If this information is not available from the manufacturer, the model year and 

vehicle type shall be based on registration information as supplied by the Illinois Secretary of 

State. 

(Source: Amended at_ Ill. Reg. ________ , effective _____ _ _ _ _ ) 

Section 276.203 Dilution - Steady-State Idle Exhaust Test--aDd Transient Loaded Mode 

Exhaust Test 

a) Steady State Idle fuhaust Test 

---To prevent excess dilution in a steady-state idle exhaust emissions test described 

in Section 276.204, the sample probe shall be inserted a minimum of 10 inches 

into the vehicle's tailpipe. Extension boots shall be utilized if it is impossible to 

insert the sample probe at least 10 inches into the tailpipe. A vehicle emission test 

shall be invalid if the applicable emission standards contained in 35 Ill. Adm. 

Code 240 are met but the sum of the CO and C02 concentrations in the exhaust 

gas does not exceed 6 percent during the sample averaging period(s). 

b) Transient Loaded Mode Exhaust Test 

To prevent excess dilution in a transient loaded mode exhaust emissions test 

described in Section 276.207, the exhaust collection system shall be positioned to 

insure complete capture ofthe entire exhaust stream from the tailpipe during the 

transient driving cycle. The test system shall verify that the entire exhaust stream 

is being collected through continuous monitoring of exhaust co,~_generated dm1ng 

the transient driving cycle and comparison with theoretical levels of exhaust co~ 

produced by the vehicle being tested. A vehicle emission test shall be invalid if 

the measured values fall below expected values during the transient driving cycle. 

At a minimum, the emission test shall be ilwalid if five consecutive one second 

average CQ~ values fall belOVl 0.085 percent during seconds 5 through 220 of the 
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transient driving cycle. 

(Source: Amended at _Ill. Reg. _________ , effective----------' 

Section 276.204 Steady-State Idle Exhaust Emissions Test Procedures 

a) Steady-State Idle Test 

1) Test Description 

---The steady-state idle test with loaded preconditioning may be substituted 

for the OBD testtransient loaded mode exhaust gas analysis for those 

vehicles identified in Section 13CB-25(c) and (d) of the Vehicle 

Emissions Inspection Law of 2005.f.-9.9..§.. The steady-state idle test with 

loaded preconditioning consists of a first-chance idle mode test followed, 

if necessary, by a second-chance test. The second-chance test consists of a 

loaded preconditioned mode using a dynamometer, or a high idle 

preconditioned mode while in neutral or park, followed immediately by an 

idle mode. 

2) Engine Re Start 

In addition to the test procedures of this Section, the engines of 1981 1987 

model year Ford Motor Company vehicles and 1984 1985 model year 

Honda Preludes must be shut off fur not more than 1 0 seconds and 

restarted prior to initiating the idle mode of the second chance test. The 

probe shall be removed from the tailpipe or the sample pump turned off if 

necessary to reduce analyzer fouling during the restart procedure. 

b) General Requirements 

1) Initial tests (i.e., those occurring for the first time in a vehicle's scheduled 

test cycle) shall be performed without repair or adjustment at the 

inspection facility prior to the test. 

2) Tests shall be performed with Agency-approved equipment that has been 

calibrated according to the quality procedures contained in Section 

276.602 of this Part. 

3) Vehicles with apparent leaks of fuel, oil, coolant, or exhaust shall not be 
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tested. 

4) Vehicles with missing tail pipe sections which would prohibit full 

insertion of an analyzer probe shall not be tested. 

5) Vehicles shall be tested with their engines and emissions control systems 

at normal operating temperatures and not overheating (as indicated by 

gauge, temperature lamp, touch test on the radiator hose, and/or boiling 

radiator). 

6) Vehicles shall be tested without any accessories in operation. 

7) Vehicles must be operated during each mode of the test with the gear 

selector in the position described as follows: 

A) in drive for automatic transmissions and in second (or third if more 

appropriate) for manual transmissions for the loaded 

preconditioning mode; and 

B) in neutral or park for the idle mode test and the high idle 

preconditioning mode. 

8) For vehicles with multiple tailpipes, separate test results from each tailpipe 

shall be numerically averaged for each pollutant sampled unless 

equipment capable of simultaneously sampling multiple tailpipes is 

utilized. 

9) Vehicles subject to loaded mode preconditioning under subsection 

(e)(2)(B)(i) of this Section shall be rejected from testing if drive axle tires: 

exhibit visible cords, belts, bubbles, cuts, or other damage, or 

B) are space saver spare tires, or 

C) are not reasonably sized. 

10) Vehicles subject to loaded mode preconditioning UBder subsection 

(e)(2)(B)(i) of this Section shall have their drive axle tires inspected for 

proper inflation. Ifthe air pressure of one or more of these tires appears 

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pressure, or manufacturer's recommendations. 

c) Procedures 

1) The analysis of exhaust gas concentrations must begin 10 seconds after the 

applicable test mode begins. 

2) Exhaust gas concentrations must be analyzed at a minimum rate of once 

every 0.75 second. 

3) The measured value for the pass/fail determination shall be a simple 

running average of the measurements taken over 5 seconds. 

4) When used for loaded mode preconditioning, the dynamometer must be 

wanned up, in stabilized operating condition, adjusted, and calibrated in 

accordance with the procedures contained in Section 276.603 of this Part. 

Prior to each test, variable curve dynamometers must be checked for 

proper setting of the road load indicator or road load controller. 

1§-) With the exception of those vehicles specified in subsections (c)(~6) and 

~ofthis Section, the tachometer must be attached to the vehicle in 

accordance with the analyzer manufacturer's instructions. 

~6) Vehicles that cannot continuously meet the engine speed requirements of 

subsection (e)(l)(B) of this Section within 30 seconds after initiation of 

the first-chance test shall be rejected upon verification of the proper 

operation and placement of the tachometer. If it is determined that the 

operation or placement of the tachometer is faulty, immediate corrective 

action shall be taken and the vehicle shall be retested in accordance with 

subsection (e) ofthis Section. 

7) For 1996 and newer model year LDVs, LDTls, and LDT2s, the OBD data 

link connector shall be used to monitor RPM. In the event that an OBD 

data link connector is not available or that an RPM signal is not available 

over the data link connector, a tachometer shall be used instead. 

§.&) If the engine or vehicle speed, as applicable, falls outside the limits 

specified in subsections (e)(l)(B), (e)(2)(B)(i), (e)(2)(B)(it) or (e)(2)(C) of 

this Section, as applicable, for more than 5 seconds in any one excursion, 

or 15 seconds over all excursions within a test mode, the mode timer shall 
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be reset to zero and the mode restarted. 

19) For vehicles whose design prevents the monitoring of the engine rpm rate 

with a tachometer, the engine speed requirements of subsections (e)( 1 )(B), 

(e)(2)(B), and (e)(2)(C) ofthis Section shall not apply. The 

preconditioning mode of a second-chance idle test shall consist of 

accelerating the vehicle's engine to an estimated rate of2500 rpm for a 

period of 30 seconds prior to initiating a second-chance idle mode test. 

~-1-G) The sample probe must be inserted into the vehicle's tailpipe to a 

minimum depth of 10 inches. If the vehicle's exhaust system prevents 

insertion to this depth, a tailpipe extension must be used . 

.2-1-) The measured concentration of CO plus C02 must be greater than or equal 

to 6 percent or the vehicle will be rejected. 

1~) If a vehicle's engine stalls at any time during the test sequence, the test 

shall be aborted and restarted. If after 3 attempts the test cannot be 

completed, the vehicle shall be rejected. 

d) Pass/Fail Determination 

A pass or fail determination is made for each applicable test mode based on a 

comparison ofthe test standards contained in 35 Ill. Adm. Code 240.152 with the 

measured value for HC and CO as described in subsection (c) of this Section. A 

vehicle passes the test mode if any pair of simultaneous measured values for HC 

and CO are below or equal to the applicable test standards. A vehicle fails the test 

mode if the values for either HC or CO, or both, in all simultaneous pairs of 

values are above applicable standards. 

e) Test Sequence 

The steady-state idle test consists of a first-chance test and a second-chance test. 

The first-chance test consists only of an idle mode. The second-chance test 

consists of a preconditioning mode followed immediately by an idle mode, and is 

performed only if the vehicle fails the first-chance test. 

1) First-Chance Test 

A) The test starts when the conditions specified in subsections 
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(e)(l)(B) and (e)(l)(C) of this Section are met. 

B) The mode starts when the vehicle engine speed is between 350 and 

1300 rpm. The minimum mode length is determined as described 

under subsection (e)(l)(C) ofthis Section. 

C) The pass/fail analysis begins after an elapsed time of 10 seconds. 

A pass or fail determination is made for the vehicle and the mode 

is terminated in accordance with subsections (e)(l)(C)(i) through 

(e)(l)(C)(iv) ofthis Section. 

i) The vehicle passes the idle mode and the test tem1inates on 

or before an eiapsed time of 30 seconds, if the measured 

values are less than or equal to the applicable test standards 

as described in subsection (d) of this Section. 

ii) The pass/fail analysis shall continue beyond 30 seconds as 

long as emission readings are declining based upon 

comparison of the last 5 consecutive measured values. The 

vehicle passes the idle mode and the test is immediately 

terminated if, at any point between an elapsed time of 30 

seconds and 90 seconds, the measured values are less than 

or equal to the applicable test standards described in 

subsection (d) of this Section. 

iii) The vehicle fails the first-chance test if the provisions of 

subsection (e)(l)(A), (e)(l)(C)(i), or (e)(l)(C)(ii) of this 

Section are not met. 

iv) The vehicle shall fail the first-chance test and the secondchance test shall be omitted if no measured values less than 

1800 ppm HC are found by an elapsed time of 30 seconds. 

2) Second-Chance Test 

A) If the vehicle fails the first-chance test, a second-chance test is 

performed except as described in subsection (e)(l)(C)(iv) of this 

Section. 

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At all Official Inspection Stations, and those Private Official 

Inspection Stations equipped with dynamometers, all LDVs, 

LDTls, and LDT2s that require a second chance test shall be 

preconditioned in accordance with the loaded mode procedures 

specified in subsection (e)(2)(B)(i) ofthis Section. All LDVs, 

LDTls, LDT2s, and HDVs that, because ofthe vehicle design or 

configuration, cannot be preconditioned on the dynamometer, or 

are tested at Private Official Inspection Stations not eqllipped with 

dynamometers, shall be preconditioned using the high idle 

preconditioning procedures specified in subsection (e)(2)(B)(ii) of 

this Section. 

i) Loaded Preconditioning Mode 

The mode starts when the dynamometer speed is within the 

limits specified for the vehicle engine size in accordance 

\Vith the follo'Ning schedule. The mode continues for an 

elapsed time of30 seconds. 

Dynamometet· Test Schedule 

Number of Cylinders 

4 or less 

7 or more 

Roll Speed 

Mph 

(km/hr) 

~ 

(35 40) 

~ 

(47 52) 

~ 

(52 56) 

ii) High Idle Preconditioning Mode 

Brake 

Horsepov,rer 

OO:¥i 

2.8 4.1 

(2.1 3.1) 

6.8 8.4 

(5.1 6.3) 

8.4 10.8 

(6.3 8.1) 

The high idle preconditioning mode starts when the engine 

speed is between 2200 and 2800 rpm, or between 1650 and 

1950 rpm on specified vehicles equipped with ZF 4-speed 

Automatic Transmissions. The mode continues for an 

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C) Idle Mode 

The mode starts 5 seconds after the dynamometer speed has 

reached zero if loaded preconditioning has been used, or 'Nhen the 

vehicle engine speed returns tois between 350 and 1300 rpm after 

ff..high idle preconditioning is used. The minimmn idle mode 

length is determined as described in subsection (e)(2)(D) ofthis 

Section. 

D) The pass/fail analysis begins after an elapsed time of 10 seconds. 

A pass or fail determination is made for the vehicle and the idle 

mode is tenninated in accordance with the following: 

i) Ithe vehicle passes the idle test and the test terminates on 

or before an elapsed time of 60 seconds if the measured 

values are less than or equal to the applicable test standards 

as determined by the procedure described in subsection (d) 

of this Section; 

ii) Ithe vehicle fails the idle test and the test terminates if the 

provisions of subsection ( e )(2)(D)(i) are not met within an 

elapsed time of 60 seconds. 

(Source: Amended at _ Ill. Reg. effective _ ______________ _J 

Section 276.205 Evaporative System Integrity Test Procedures 

a) Applicability 

The evaporative system integrity test shall be performed in accordance with the 

fuel cap leak flow test procedures or fuel cap pressure decay test procedures, and 

fuel cap visual functional test procedures specified in subsections (b) and (c) of 

this Section. 

b) Test Procedures 

1) Fuel Cap Leak Flow Test 

The fuel cap shall be removed from the vehicle's fuel inlet and installed on 

the fuel cap leak flow tester, using an adapter if necessary. All fuel caps 
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that require a key for removal from the vehicle's fuel inlet shall be tested 

with the key removed from the lock. At Official Inspection Stations, Ithe 

workstation lane computer shall provide the inspectorlane operator with 

information as to whether the fuel cap tester can be used to test the 

vehicle's fuel cap and which adapter, if any, is required, based on one or 

more of the following items: vehicle identification number (VIN)., make, 

model, and model year. If the fuel cap can be tested, then the following 

task shall be performed: 

A) Ithe fuel cap leak flow tester shall be pressurized to 30 ± 1 inches 

of water. The inspector shall initiate the test. The fuel cap leak 

flow tester shall measure the fuel cap leak flow rate and 

simultaneously compare this flow rate with the flow rate through 

the calibrated orifice; 

B) Wwithin 15 seconds after the depression of the start-test button, 

the fuel cap leak flow tester shall make a pass/fail determination. 

Pass/fail analysis shall be determined according to the procedures 

in subsection (c) of this Section; 

C) Efuel caps which have failed an initial integrity test under 

subsection (c)( 4) of this Section shall immediately receive a 

second-chance fuel cap leak flow test after first ensuring that the 

fuel cap has been installed on the fuel cap leak flow tester 

correctly. The procedure contained in subsections (b )(l)(A) and 

(b)(l)(B) ofthis Section shall be repeated; and 

D) Aat the conclusion of all fuel cap leak flow tests, the fuel cap shall 

be removed from the fuel cap leak flow tester and replaced on the 

filler neck, ensuring that it is properly tightened. 

2) Fuel Cap Pressure Decay Test 

The fuel cap shall be removed from the vehicle's fuel inlet and installed on 

the fuel cap pressure decay tester, using an adapter if necessary. All fuel 

caps that require a key for removal from the vehicle's fuel inlet shall be 

tested with the key removed from the lock. At Official Inspection 

Stations, Tthe workstationlane computer shall provide the inspectortane 

operator with information as to whether the pressure decay tester can be 

used to test the vehicle's fuel cap and which adapter, if any, is required, 
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based on one or more of the following items: VIN, make, model, and 

model year. If the fuel cap can be tested, then the following task shall be 

performed: 

A) Ithe pressure decay tester shall be pressurized to 28 ± 1 inches of 

water. The inspector shall initiate the test. The pressure decay 

tester shall monitor the pressure behind the fuel cap and look for 

pressure decay; 

B) Ithe pressure decay shall be monitored for 10 seconds after 

stability is achieved for 10 seconds. Pass/fail analysis shall be 

determined according to the procedures in subsection (c) ofthis 

Section; 

C) fJuel caps that have failed an initial integrity test under subsection 

(c)(4) of this Section shall immediately receive a second-chance 

fuel cap pressure decay test after first ensuring that the fuel cap has 

been installed on the pressure decay tester correctly. The 

procedure contained in subsections (b )(2)(A) and (b )(2)(B) of this 

Section shall be repeated; and 

D) Aat the conclusion of all fuel cap pressure decay tests, the fuel cap 

shall be removed from the pressure decay tester and replaced on 

the filler neck, ensuring that it is properly tightened. 

3) Visual Functional Test 

If the vehicle has a fuel cap, but the fuel cap cannot be tested using the 

leak flow or pressure decay test procedures, then a visual functional test of 

the fuel cap shall be performed. 

c) Pass/Fail Determination 

1) Vehicles which are presented for testing with missing, inaccessible, 

incorrect, non-removable, illegal, or otherwise non-testable fuel caps shall 

fail the evaporative system integrity test. 

2) If the vehicle's fuel cap is present and can be tested using either the fuel 

cap leak flow test or the fuel cap pressure decay test under subsection 

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either the fuel cap leak flow rate standard contained in 35 Ill. Adm. Code 

240.172(b) or the fuel cap pressure decay standard contained in 35 Ill. 

Adm. Code 240.172(a), then the vehicle shall pass the evaporative system 

integrity test. 

3) If the vehicle's fuel cap is present and is tested under the provisions of 

subsection (b)(3) of this Section, and the test result does not exceed the 

visual functional test standard contained in 35 Ill. Adrn. Code 240.172(c), 

then the vehicle shall pass the evaporative system integrity test. 

4) If the vehicle's fuel cap is tested using either the fuel cap leak flow test or 

the fuel cap pressure decay test under the provisions of subsection (b)( 1) 

or (b )(2) of this Section, and does not meet the applicable standards 

contained in 35 TIL Adm. Code 240.172, the vehicle shall fail the 

evaporative system integrity test. 

(AGENCY NOTE: No vehicle will be failed under subsection (c) until applicable 

standards have been adopted at 35 Ill. Adm. Code 240 and are effective.) 

(Somce: Amended at _ Ill. Reg. _____ ___ , effective ________ _, 

Section 276.207 Transient Loaded Mode Exhaust Emissions Test Procedures (Repealed) 

a) General Requirements 

1) The test shall consist of up to 240 seconds of mass emission measurement 

using a constant volume sampler while the vehicle is driven through a 

computer monitored driving cyc1e on a dynamometer vrith inertia weight 

settings appropriate for the weight of the vehicle. The driving cycle shall 

include acceleration, deceleration, and idle operating modes as specified in 

subsection (e)(l) of this Section. The 240 second sequence may be ended 

earlier using fast pass algorithms. 

2) The emission standards and dynamometer inertia and power absorption 

settings shall be automatically selected for the vehicle being tested based 

upon the identification and validation of the following, as needed: 

Vehicle type: LDV, LDTl, LDT2, and others as needed; 

B) 
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C) Chassis model year; 

D) Make; 

E) Model; 

F) Number of cylinders; 

G) Transmission type; 

H) LVV/ or ALVW; and 

I) Engine displacement. 

Alternative computerized methods of selecting dynamometer test 

conditions, such as VIN decoding, may be used. 

3) The ambient temperature, absolute humidity, and barometric pressure shall 

be recorded continuously during the transient test, or as a single set of 

readings iftaken less than 4 minutes prior to the transient driving cycle. 

4) If the vehicle is shut off, the vehicle shall be restarted as soon as possible 

before the test and shall be running for at least 30 seconds prior to the 

transient driving cycle begins. 

5) If a vehicle stalls during a transient test, the test shall be aborted and 

restarted. If after 3 attempts the test cannot be completed, the vehicle shall 

be rejected. 

b) Pre inspection and Preparation 

1) Initial tests (i.e., those occurring for the first time in a vehicle's scheduled 

test cycle) shall be performed \vithout repair or adjustment at the 

inspection facility prior to the test. 

2) A test, once initiated, shall be performed in its entirety regardless of 

intermediate outcomes, except in the case of iwralid test conditions or 

unsafe conditions. 

3) Tests involving measurement shall be performed with Agency approved 
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equipment that is operated in accordance vlith the procedures contained in 

40 CFR 85.2234 (Draft), incorporated by reference in Section 276.104(a) 

of this Part. 

4) All accessories (air conditioning, heat, defogger, radio, automatic traction 

control ifswitchable, etc.) shall be turned off(ifnecessary, by the 

inspector). 

5) The vehicle shall be inspected for exhaust leaks. Audio assessment while 

blocking exhaust flo·.v or gas measurement of C02, or other gases shall be 

acceptable. Vehicles with leaking exhaust systems shall be rejected from 

testing. 

6) Vehicles with missing tailpipe sections that prohibit placement of the 

exhaust collection system to capture the entire exhaust stream shall be 

rejected from testing. 

7) The vehicle temperature gauge, if equipped and operating, shall be 

eheeked to assess temperature. If the temperature gauge indicates that the 

engine is well below nonnal operating temperature, the vehicle shall 

receive a second chance emission test if it fails the initial test for HC or 

CO. Vehicles in overheated condition shall be rejected from testing. 

8) Vehicles shall be rejected from testing if drive axle tires: 

exhibit visible cords, belts, bubbles, cuts, or other damage, or 

B) are space saver spare tires, or 

C) are not reasonably sized tires. 

9) Vehicles' drive axle tires shall be inspected for proper inflation. If one or 

more of these tires appears low, it shall be inflated to approximately 30 

psi, or to tire sidewall pressl:lfe, or manufacturer's recommendation. 

10) Drive rude tires of vehicles subject to additional testing for the purpose of 

program evaluation under 40 CFR 51.353, incorporated by reference in 

Section 276.104(d) of this Part, shall have their tires inflated to tire 

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11) Background concentrations ofHC, CO, NO*, and C02. shall be sampled as 

specified in 40 CFR 85.2226(b)(2)(iv) (Draft), incorporated by reference 

in Section 276.104(a) of this Part, to determine background concentration 

of dilution air. The sample shall be taken for a minimum of 15 seconds 

·.vithin 120 seconds after the start of the transient driving cycle, using the 

same analyzers used to measure tailpipe emissions. Average readings 

over the 15 seconds for each gas shall be recorded in the test record. 

Testing shall be prevented UH:til-the average ambient background levels are 

less than 20 ppmC HC, 35 ppm CO, and 2 ppm NO*"(when applicable), or 

outside ambient air levels (not influenced by station exhaust), '>vhichever 

are greater. 

12) While a lane is in operation, the CVS shall continuously purge the CVS 

hose between tests. The blower may be turned off if the CVS is not in 

operation, but the system shall be purged for 2 minutes prior to the start of 

a test if the blower has been turned off. The offtime shall be computer 

monitored and recorded to a history file for quality assurance. 

c) Equipment Positioning and Settings 

Vehicle positioning and settings shall be conducted according to the method 

specified in 40 CFR 85.2221(c) (Draft), incorporated by reference in Section 

276.1 04(a) of this Part, with the following exceptions: 

1) the cooling fan need only be activated when the ambient temperature 

exceeds 72°F; 

2) the parking brake should only be activated on front wheel drive vehicles 

when possible; and 

3) the hood will not be opened for cooling purposes. 

d) Vehicle Conditioning 

1) Queuing Time 

When the measured v1ait time exceeds 20 minutes, the verucle shall 

receive a second chance emission test if the following conditions apply: 

fails the test; and 
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B) measured values for HC, CO, and NO* (if applicable) are at or 

below 1.5 times the applicable standards of35 Ill. Adm. Code 240. 

2) Program Evaluation 

Vehicles selected for additional testing for the purpose of program 

evaluation under 40 CFR 51.353, incorporated by reference in Sectioo 

276.104(d) of this Part, shall receive two full transient emission tests of 

240 seconds each. Results from both tests and the test order shall be 

separately recorded in the test record. Emission results shall be provid.ed 

to the motorist according to the fullm.ving criteria: 

If the vehicle passes both tests, then the first test result shall be 

provided. 

B) Ifthe vehicle passes one test and fails the other test, then the test 

results from the passing test shall be provided. 

~c,..)--t-I+-f+~th'Tfe!-'vehicle fails both tests, then the test results from the second 

test shall be provided. 

e) Vehicle Emission Test Sequence 

1) Transient Driving Cycle 

The vehicle shall be driven over the driving cycle contained in Section 

276.Table A. of this Part. 

2) Driving Trace 

The inspector shall follow an electronic, visual depiction ofthe time/speed 

relationship ofthe transient driving cycle (hereinafter, the trace). The 

visual depiction of the trace shall be of sufficient magnification and 

adequate detail to allo'tv accurate tracking by the driver and shall permit 

the driver to anticipate upcoming speed changes. The trace shall also 

clearly indicate gear shifts as specified in subsection (e)(3) of this Section. 

3) Shift Schedule 

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according to the following shift schedule: 

Shift Sequence :Approx:imate Speed Nominal Cycle Time 

GeaF Miles Per Hour Seconds 

.f-2 ~ 9-:-:3-

H u 4+-:G 

De clutch -8 8+:9 

.f-2 ~ i:-Q.:h6 

H u ~ 

~ -l-7 ~ 

H u ~ 

~ 4{1 ~ 

~ # -l-6+.G 

~ w ~ 

De clutch ~ ~ 

Gear shifts shall occur at the points in the chiving cycle where the 

specified speeds are obtained. For vehicles v,rith fuwer than 6 forward 

gears, the same schedule shall be follo\ved with shifts above the highest 

gear disregarded. 

4) Speed excursion limits shall apply as follows: 

B) 

C) 

D) 

The upper limit is 2 mph higher than the highest point on the trace 

v1ithin 1 second of the given time. 

The lower limit is 2 mph lower than the lov{est point on the trace 

within 1 second of the given time. 

Speed variations greater than the tolerances (such as may occur 

during gear changes) are acceptable provided that they occur for no 

more than 2 seconds on any occasion. 

Speeds lower than those prescribed during the underpowered 

intervals of seconds 4 through 18, 97 through 115, and 154 through 

219 ofthe trace will allow the station supervisory personnel the 

option of overriding the automatic void of the test. As part of the 

override, the station supervisory personnel will be required to 

witness a second trace. 
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i) During the station supervisory personnel's '>Vitness ofthe 

second or subsequent trace, the test will be aborted if a 

speed variation exists for more than two seconds on any 

occasion outside the underpowered intervals. If this 

condition is detected, the test shall be stopped, and may be 

restarted, or aborted and rejected. 

ii) If a speed lower than those prescribed during the 

underpo\vered intervals is detected, the vehicle will have 

the opportunity to regain the test trace speed. Once the test 

trace speed is attained, the vehicle will be required to meet 

the speed excursion limitations for the entirety of the trace, 

outside the underpowered intervals. 

iii) Station supervisory personnel overrides can be used to 

accept the results of the witnessed second or subsequent 

trace(s) if the override is flagged with a trace statistic or 

distance error so long as it meets the requirements specified 

in subsections (e)(4)(D)(i) and (e)(4)(D)(ii). 

E) The test shall be aborted and immediately restarted if speed 

excursion limits are exceeded, except as described in subsection 

(e)(4)(D) ofthis Section. 

5) Speed Variation Limits 

The speed variation limits shall be detennined by one of the following 

methods: 

A) Linear Regression Method 

i) A linear regression of feedback value on reference value 

shall be perfonned on each transient driving cycle for each 

speed using the method of least squares, with the best fit 

equation having the fonn: y-rnx * b, 'Nhere: 

y The feedback (actual) value of speed 

m = The slope of the regression line 

x = The reference value 

b The y intercept of the regression line 
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ii) The SE of y on x shall be calculated for each regression 

line. A transient driving cycle lasting the full240 seconds 

that exceeds the following criteria shall be void and the test 

shall be repeated: 

£E = 2.0 mph maximum 

ffi = 0.96 1.01 

r;>, 0.97 minimum 

b = 2.0mph 

iii) i\: transient driving cycle that ends before the full 24 0 

seconds that exceeds the following criteria shall be void 

and the test shall be repeated: 

£E = (Reserved) 

m = (Reserved) 

r;>, = (Reserved) 

b = (Reserved) 

B) Positive Kinetic Energy (PKE) Method 

i) The speed variation limits shall be detennined by the 

follovl'ing equation for Positive Kinetic Energy (PKE): 

N X 

PKE = . ;. ±NT x ax 

where: 

t={) g 

P.Pt = ¥ 2 ~o-----¥2 t-l-mi;>, W ...:fur-¥-r->--¥-t-+ 

P.Pt = 0 for Vt-~ 

x = distance (miles) 

P.Pt = Positive Specific Po•.ver at time t 

¥-t = Velocity at timet 

¥-t-+ = Velocity at time t 1 

ii) A transient driving cycle lasting the full 24 0 seconds with a 

PKE value that is belo,;v the lower PKE limit for passing 

vehicles or above the upper limit for failing vehicles shall 

be void and the test shall be repeated: 

Upper Limit: PKE > 3456 mifhl 

Lower Limit: PKE < 3082 mi/hl 
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iii) A transient driving cycle that ends before tho full240 

seconds 'vvith a PKE value that is below the lower second 

by second PKE limit for passing vehicles or above the 

upper second by second PKE limit for failing vehicles shall 

be void and the test shall be repeated. The second by 

seeend upper and lower PKE limits are specified in Section 

276.Table B. 

PKE values shall not be used to make early pass/fail 

determination. 

6) The actual distance traveled for the transient driving cycle shall be 

measured. Ifthe absolute difference bet\veen the measured distance and 

the theoretical distance for the actual test exceeds 0.05 miles, the test shall 

be void and shall be repeated. 

7) The vehicle shall be rejected if, during the course of the transient loaded 

mode test, station supervisory personnel verify that the test carJlot be 

completed doo-te-t-l:re-rneohanical condition of the vehicle. 

8) Inertia Weight Selection 

Operation of the inertia weight selected for the vehicle shall be verified as 

specified in Section 276.506(a) of this Part. For systems employing 

electrical inertia simulation, an algorithm identifying the aetual inertia 

force applied during the transient driving cycle shall be used to determined 

proper inertia simulation. 

9) The CVS operation shall be verified fer each test for a CFV type CVS by 

measuring either the absolute pressure difference across the venturi or 

measuring the blower vacuum behind the venturi for minimum levels 

needed to maintain choke fler.v for the venturi design. The operation of an 

SSV type CVS shall be verified throughout the test by monitoring the 

difference in pressure behveen upstream and throat pressure. The 

minimum values shall be determined from system calibrations. Monitored 

pressure differences belm"'' the minimum values shall void the test, and a 

test lane system lockout shall be initiated. No further testing shall be done 

until the problem is corrected by station supervisory personnel. At 

Official Inspection Stations, the vehicle involved shall be immediately 

retested in a properly operating lane. 
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f) Transient Loaded Mode Exhaust Gas Test Score Calculations 

The transient loaded mode exhaust gas test score shall be determined according to 

the method specified in 40 GFR 85.2205(b) (Draft), incorporated by reference in 

Section 276.104(a) ofthis Part, with the following exceptions: 

1) The Phase 2 scores for the test shall be determined by dividing the sum of 

the mass of each pollutant obtained in each second of the Phase 2 test by 

the number of miles driven in the Phase 2 test. The first data point is the 

sample taken from t=94 tot 95. The Phase 2 test score shall be 

detennined by the following equation: 

s 

~ grams of emissions 

Phase 2 gpm t=94 

s 

~ miles traveled 

t=94 

¥/here s duration of test in seconds for fast pass, or 

s - 239'seconds for complete transient loaded mode exhaust gas 

test, 

2) NOlEe nitrogen oxide concentration of the dilute exhaust sample as 

measured in ppm and multiplied by 1.03. 

3) NO*"' - background nitrogen oxide concentration of the dilution air, 

sampled as described in 40 CFR 85.2221(b)(5) (Draft), 

incorporated by reference in Section 276.104(a) of this Part, as 

measm·ed in ppm and multiplied by 1.03. 

g) Pass/Fail Determination 

Compliance with the transient loaded mode exhaust emission test shall be made in 

accordance with the standards contained in 35 lll. Adm. Code 240, Subpart E. 

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Section 276.209 On-Board Diagnostic Test Procedures 

a) Test Procedures 

The OBD test procedure shall be conducted according to the method specified in 

40 CFR 85.2222(a), (b), and (c), incorporated by reference in Section 276.104(]2c) 

of this Part. However, once initiated, the OBD test shall be conducted as 

completely as possible, regardless of intermediate reject or fail results. 

b) Pass/Fail Determination 

The pass/fail determination for OBD testing shall be conducted according to the 

method specified in 40 CFR 85.2222(d), incorporated by reference in Section 

276.104(!2e) ofthis Part, 

c) Reject Detem1ination 

---The reject dete1mination for OBD testing shall be conducted according to 

the method specified in 40 CFR 85.2222(c), incorporated by reference in 

Section 276.104(b) ofthis Part, with the following modifications, 

according to which a vehicle shall be rejected from testing: 

1) I the vehicle is presented for testing, passes the OBD inspection, but the 

number of unset non-continuous OBD readiness codes exceeds the 

following: 

A) 2 monitors "not ready" for MY 1996 to MY 2000 vehicles, and 

B) 1 monitor "not ready" for MY 2001 and newer vehicles, or 

2) Ithe vehicle is presented for retesting after an OBD failure involving 

catalytic converter DTCs P0420 through P0439, and the catalyst monitor 

is "not ready" at the time of retest. 

d) OBD Test Report 

The OBD test report shall be prepared according to the method specified in 40 

CFR 85.2223, incorporated by reference in Section 276.104(!2e) ofthis Part~,.--with 

the exception that: the following statement shall be a<ided to the report for all OBD 

tests conducted prior to January 1, 2002, in accordance with 3 5 TIL Adm. Code 
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240.191: 

"A-t the present time, passing the OBD test is not a requirement for passing 

the Enhanced I/M test. Therefore, this information is being provided 

~in diagnosing emission related problemS. 11 

AGENCY NOTE: No vehicle shall fail the TIM test on the basis of the OBD test until 

January 1, 2002, in accordance 'Nith 35 Ill. Adm. Code 240.191. 

(Source: Amended at_ Ill. Reg. ________ , effective _ ______ _ _; 

SUBPART C: EMISSIONS COMPLIANCESTICKER OR CERTIFICATE ISSUANCE, 

DISPLAY, AND POSSESSION 

Section 276.301 General Requirements 

a) The owners of all vehicles subject to inspection shall obtain and display on the 

vehicle a valid unexpired vehicle emissions inspection sticker, or carry within the 

vehicle a valid unexpired vehicle emissions complianceinspection certificate from 

the Agency, whichever is required by the Agency and issued in the manner 

described in this Section. 

b) The ovmer of every vehicle which receives an emissions inspection sticker or 

certificate shall be required to have the vehicle inspected prior to the expiration 

date of the sticker or certificate, and shall be requested to have the vehicle 

inspected prior to the end of the Assigned Test ·Month. 

Q.c) Failure to comply with applicable provisions of the Vehicle Emissions Inspection 

Law [625 ILC8 5/Ch. 13A:) or the Vehicle Emissions Inspection Law of2005 

-1-99-§. [625 ILCS 5/Cfr.--13CB] f-shall subject the owner(s) ofthe vehicle to the 

enforcement provisions thereof. 

(Source: Amended at _ Ill. Reg. ________ , effective---------' 

Section 276.303 Emissions Compliancelnspeetion Stieker or Certificate Design and 

Content 

All emissions complianceinspection stickers or certificates required under this Section shall, at a 

minimum, include the following information in a clear and recognizable fashion: 
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a) The statement "Registration Renewal Authorized" the month and year the sticker 

or compliance certificate expfre&; 

b) Ithe TED (month and year} in which the vehicle is next scheduled for testing; 

and, 

c) Aa unique emissionssticker or compliance certificate number.,-; and 

ill The following vehicle information: 

Il License plate number; 

l} Vehicle model year; and 

:D. Vehicle make. 

(Source: Amended at_ Ill. Reg.--------' effective _ _______ ____, 

Section 276.304 Initial Emissions Inspection Stickers or Certificates (Repealed) 

The Initial Emissions Inspection Sticker or Certificate enables a vehicle not previously subject to 

inspection to display a valid sticker or possess a valid certificate within the vehicle to 

demonstrate compliance 'Nith the Vehicle Emissions Inspection Law or the Vehicle Emissions 

Inspection La'\v of 1995 pending such vehicle receiving an initial emissions inspection. Such 

sticker or certificate shall be issued as follov;s: 

a) The Agency or its designee shall send Initial Emissions Inspection Stickers or 

Certificates to O'.vilers of all vehicles initially subject to inspection no less than 

fifteen days prior to the first day of the month in vlhich the vehicle is scheduled 

for its initial inspection. Each Initial Emissions Inspection Sticker or Certificate 

shall expire on the last day of the third month following the month assigned by 

the Agency for the initial inspection. 

b) Each Initial Emissions Inspection Sticker or Certificate shall include a notice of 

the assigned month of the initial emissions inspection and shall be accompanied 

by a clear statement from the Agency that, based on vehicle records, the vehicle is 

subject to applicable emissions inspection requirements of the Vehicle Emissions 

Inspection Lav1 and the Vehicle Emissions Inspection La'+'t' of 1995, as applicable. 
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A form accompanying the sticker or certificate will be provided to tho vehicle 

owner to allow for correction of any infOrmation relied upon by the Agency. 

(Source: Repealed at_ Ill. Reg. _ _______ , effective,----------.-./ 

Section 276.305 Exempt Emissions Inspection Stickers or Certificates (Repealed) 

a) An Exempt Emissions Inspection Sticker or Certificate may be issued by the 

Agency or its designee for each vehicle registered in an Affected County that 

either: 

1) is exempt from emissions inspection pursuant to Section 13B 15fofthe 

Vehicle Emissions Inspection Law of 1995; or 

2) is exempt from emissions inspection pursuant to Section 13B 15(g) of the 

Vehicle Emissions Inspection Lmv of 1995, provided however, that in 

order to receive an exemption under Section 13B 15(g), the ovmer of the 

vehicle must provide sufficient proof to the i\gency that the vehicle is not 

located and primm.ily operated within an Affected County. 

b) Each Exempt Emissions Inspection Sticker or Certificate shall, at a minimum, 

include the following information in a clear and recognizable fashion: 

1) A unique sticker or certificate number; 

2) the word "EXm.fi>T"; and 

3) the month and year the sticker or certificate eJ£pires, if applicable. 

(Source: Repealed at_ Ill. Reg. _______ _ , effective ____ _ ___ ..../ 

Section 276.306 Renewal Emissions Inspection Stickers or Certificates (Repealed) 

A Rene\val Emissions Inspection Sticker or Certificate 'Nill be issued by the Agency or its 

designee to the owner of each vehicle vlhich successfully passes a vehicle emissions test. Each 

Rene'>val Emissions Inspection Sticker or Certificate v.,rill contain the information indicated in 

Section 276.303 and the word "PASS". 

(Source: Repealed at_ Til. Reg.-- - - - ---' effective ________ _/ 
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Section 276.307 Temporary Emissions Inspection Stickers or Certificates (Repealed) 

a) The Agency or its designee may issue a Temporary Emissions Inspection Sticker 

or Certificate for any vehicle subject to inspection which currently has a valid 

Renewal or Initial Emissions Inspection Sticker or Certificate, and for which an 

Initial Emissions Inspection Sticker or Certificate has already been issued. 

b) A Temporary Emissions Inspection Sticker or Certificate may only be issued if 

the vehicle's owner informs the Agency that the vehicle will be tested by the end 

of the seventh month after the vehicle's Assigned Test Month, and one or more of 

the following conditions exist: 

1) the vehicle is located and being primarily operated in an area not cunently 

subject to inspection under the Vehicle Emissions Inspection LU\v; 

2) the vehicle is inoperative or has failed a vehicle emissions inspection and 

is awaiting necessary repairs to enable the vehicle to comply; or 

3) the vehide has not received necessary repairs or adj:1stments for which it 

is eligible under any emissions performance ·.vananty provided pursuant to 

Section 207 of the Clean Air Act. 

c) / 1

L Temporary Emissions Inspection Sticker or Certificate shall be issued and 

contain a sticker or certificate expiration date which is the end of the seventh 

complete month after the Assigned Test Month. 

d) A Temporary Emissions Inspection Sticker or Certificate may only be issued to 

the owner of a vehicle once in the vehicle's test cycle. 

(Source: Repealed at _ Ill. Reg. ________ , effective ________ _~ 

Section 276.308 Corrected or Interim Emissions Inspection Stickers or Certificates 

(Repealed) 

Vehicles subject to emissions inspection which have previously been issued an Initial Emissions 

Inspection Sticker or Certificate and which have an Assigned Test Month may be reassigned to a 

later Assigned Test Month. \¥henever such reassignment is approved by the Agency, the 

Agency or its designee shall issue a Corrected or Interim Emissions Inspection Sticker or 

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a) The Agency shall issue a Corrected or Interim Emissions Inspection Sticker or 

Certificate for a vehicle if one or more of the following conditions exist: 

1) the Agency is notified by the Secretary of State that the vehicle has been 

registered by a ne\V O\vnor and the Agency assigns a test month for the 

vehicle that is later than the currently Assigned Test Month in order for 

the registered O'tvner of the vehicle to receive proper notice to have the 

vehicle tested; 

2) the Agency finds it necessary to reassign vehicles to a later Assigned Test 

Month and year in order to implement the Vehicle Emissions Inspection 

Law of 1995; or 

3) the vehicle is assigned a new test month and year as a result ofthe 

granting of a petition pursuant to Section 276.311. 

b) All Corrected or Interim Emissions Inspection Stickers or Certificates shall expire 

at the end of the third month follo';ving the Assigned Test Month. 

(Source: Repealed at_ Ill. Reg. ___ _ ____ , effective ----- - -----' 

Section 276.309 Waiver Emissions Inspection Stickers or Certificates (Repealed) 

A \Vaiver Emissions Inspection Sticker or Certificate shall be issued by the Agency to the owner 

of any vehicle which fails a vehicle emissions test and at least one retest but successfully 

complies \vith the applicable waiver requirements of Section 276.401. Each Waiver Emissions 

Inspection Sticker or Certificate will contain the information indicated in Section 276.303 and 

the word "\Vt\IVER". 

(Source: Repealed at _ Ill. Reg. ___ _____ , effective, ____ ____ __/ 

Section 276.310 Emissions Inspection Sticker and Certificate Display and Possession 

(Repealed) 

a) If an emissions inspection sticker required by this Part is issued by the Agency or 

its designee to the ovmer of a vehicle, it shall be affixed to the lmver left hand side 

of the vehicle's windshield as viewed by the driver facing to'.vard the front of the 

vehicle. Suoh sticker shall be affixed so as not to obscure the Vehiole 

Identification Number (VIN) of the vehicle when viewed from the outside. No 

more than one emission inspection sticker shall be displayed at any time. If an 
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emissions inspection certificate required by this Part is issued by the Agency or its 

designee, it shall be carried inside the vehicle for \vhich it is issued. 

b) 1\ny sticker or certificate issued and required to be affixed to or possessed within 

a vehicle subject to inspection under the Vehicle Emissions Inspection Law, 

'>vhether expired or unexpired, shall not be removed by any person for any reason. 

If the sticker or cetiificato is damaged or destroyed a duplicate sticker or 

certificate shall be requested from the Agency or its designee and issued to the 

ovmer of the vehicle. 

(Source: Repealed at_ Ill. Reg.------------' effective _________ ) 

Section 276.311 Change of Assigned Test Month (Repealed) 

Any person •nrho is unable to have his or her vehicle tested in the month assigned by the Agency 

may request a permanent change of the Vehicle's Assigned Test Month. The A.gency may gmnt 

the request, reassign the vehicle's Assigned Test Month, and issue a Corrected Emissions 

~ection Sticker or Certificate as follows: 

a) if a vehicle is unable to be tested by the end ofthe seventh month after its 

Assigned Test Month, and is not eligible for an exemption under Section 276.305 

nor covered by reciprocity provisions of Subpart J, a new test month will be 

assigned based on the month the vehicle will return to an Affected County; and 

b) if the vehicle is in storage during the month of October, November, December, 

January, February or March, the vehicle will be assigned a test month of the 

follovling April, May, or June if the request is received prior to the sticker or 

certificate expiration date. 

(Source: Repealed at_ Ill. Reg. _ _____ __ , effective, ___ ___ ___ ) 

Section 276.312 Economic Hardship Extension Stickers or Certificates (Repealed) 

An Economic Hardship Extension Sticker or Certificate shall be issued by the Agency to the 

ovmer(s) of any vehicle that fails a vehicle emissions test but successfully complies with the 

applicable economic hardship extension requirements of Section 276.404 ofthis Part. Each 

Economic Hardship Extension Emissions Inspection Sticker or Certificate \Vill contain the 

information indicated in Section 276.303 and the words "ECONOMIC HARDSHJP 

EXTENSION". 
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(Source: Repealed at_ Ill. Reg. ________ , effective-----------

SUBPART D: WAIVER,_ AN±f-ECONOMIC HARDSHIP EXTENSION, AND OUTSIDE OF 

AFFECTED COUNTIES ANNUAL EXEMPTION REQUIREMENTS 

Section 276.401 Waiver Requirements 

~ All vehicles subject to inspection under the Vehicle Emissions Inspection Law of 

2005-1:-9-9-§. [625 ILCS 5/Ch. 13CB] shall be eligible for a waiver from meeting the 

applicable vehicle emission standards contained in 35 Ill. Adm. Code 240 upon 

submission of proof to a Waiver Inspector of compliance with all of the 

following: 

la) Aafter failing a retest, the vehicle has failed to comply with the applicable 

vehicle emission standards; 

2:b) Aa minimum expenditure of at least $450 in emission-related repairs 

exclusive of tampering-related repairs have been made; 

Je) Ithe vehicle has received all repairs and adjustments for which it is 

eligible under any emission performance warranty provisions pursuant to 

Section 207 of the Clean Air Act (42 USC 7541); 

d) the repairs have resulted in an improvement in vehicle emissions as 

determined by comparison of initial and final retest results; 

1-;e) I the Agency determines by normal inspection procedures that the 

emission control devices are present and appear to be properly connected 

and operating; 

,2f) Rrepairs for vehicles of model year 1981 and later are conducted by a 

recognized repair teclmician; and 

§.g) Eevidence of repair is presented consisting of either of the following: 

A} .S.signed and dated receipts identifying the vehicle and describing 

the diagnostic procedures that were utilized in determining the 

repair(s), justification that the repair(s) performed were appropriate 

and necessary for the emissions test failure, and thewerlf 

performed and amount charged for eligible emission-related 
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repair(sl;;- or 

ill. Aan affidavit executed by the person performing the eligible 

emission related repair(s}. 

hl Emission-related repairs performed not more than 30 days prior to the cun-ent 

TED may be applied to the $450 minimum expenditure if the repairs were 

appropriate for the DTCs present at the time of the initial failure. 

9} Waivers shall not be issued ifthe MIL is inoperative. 

ill Vehicles subject to a steady-state idle exhaust test shall not be eligible for waivers 

unless the vehicle passes a fuel cap test. 

~ Waivers shall be issued to the vehicle owner(s). In the event the vehicle owner(s) 

is not present, a waiver may be issued to the vehicle owner(s) designee if specific 

written authorization from the vehicle owner(s) on a form prescribed by the 

Agency is presented at the time of waiver application. 

(Source: Amended at _ Ill. Reg. - - - -----' effective ________ __/ 

Section 276.403 Denial or Issuance of Waiver 

a) If the Agency determines that an applicant for a waiver has not complied with all 

applicable waiver criteria set forth in Section 276.401 of this Part, the waiver 

request shall be denied. The Agency shall provide to the applicant a written 

statement containing the reasons for the denial. 

b) If the Agency detetmines that an applicant for a waiver has complied with all 

waiver criteria set forth in Section 276.401 of this Part, the waiver shall be issued. 

The Agency shall provide to the applicant an emissions compliancea certificate e.f 

waiver containing, at a minimum, the information described in Section 276.303a 

description of the vehicle, including the manufacturer's vehicle identification 

nmnber; the issuance date of the vtaiver; and the expiration date ofthe 'Naiver. 

(Source: Amended at_ Ill. Reg. ________ , effective ________ _/ 

Section 276.404 Economic Hardship Extension Requirements 

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that meets the requirements of subsection (a) of the Section. 

a) Requirements 

A one year economic hardship eJctension sticker or certificate shall bo granted by 

the Agency to the ov,rner(s) of a vehicle upon application if the following criteria 

are met: 

1) Wwhen tested, the subject vehicle failed to meet applicable emission 

standards contained in 35 ill. Adm. Code 240, except that the economic 

hardship extension sticker or certificate will not be granted if only the 

applicable fuel cap emissions test standard contained in 35 Ill. Adm. 240 is 

failed; 

2) Ithe registered owner(s) of the subject vehicle certifies that his or her, or 

their, household income qualifies as "low income" as defined in this Part. 

In the case of multiple registered owners who are not part of the same 

household, the registered owners must certify that the sum of each 

registered owner's household income qualifies as "low income" as defined 

in Section 276.102 ofthis Part; 

3) Ithe current or former owner(s) of a subject vehicle has not previously 

received an emissions compliance certificate for economic hardship 

extension sticker or certificate for the subject vehicle, or, if an emissions 

compliance certificate for economic hardship extension has previously 

been issued, the vehicle passed all required emissions tests prior to 

issuance of another emissions compliance certificate for economic 

hardship extension sticker or certificate; 

4) Ithe registered owner(s) of the subject vehicle present(s) either of the 

following, which shall not include any costs associated with any motor 

vehicle emission related recall that has been, or is to be, paid by a 

manufacturer or dealer: 

A) Aa written estimate prepared by a recognized repair technician for 

emission related vehicle repairs, parts or services, including 

diagnostic fees, related to the emissions test failure~ in the amount 

of 50 percent or greater of the current waiver repair minimum 

amount contained in Section 276.40l;?;(a)Q.~ of this Part; or 
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B) !if the registered owner(s) intends to perform the necessary 

services or repairs, the written estimate shall include only the cost 

of emission related parts; 

5) Ithe registered owner(s) of the vehicle grants authorization to the Agency 

or its representatives to make legitimate inquiries as necessary, including 

to all relevant State departments or agencies, including but not limited to 

the IllinoisOffiee of the Secretary of State and the Department of Human 

Services, to verify ownership and income information. 

b) An emissions compliance certificate issued under this Sectioneconomic hardship 

extension sticker or certificate is not transferable to one or more subsequent 

owners. 

c) An emissions compliance certificate issued under this Sectioneconomic hardship 

extension sticker or certificate may be revoked by the Agency if the Agency 

detem1ines that the applicant(s) made false statements on the economic hardship 

extension application. 

(Source: Amended at_ Ill. Reg. _____ ___ , effective------------' 

Section 276.405 Outside of Affected Counties Annual Exemption Requirements 

~ The owner of a vehicle which is located and being primarily operated outside of 

the affected counties, or in other jurisdictions where vehicle emission inspections 

are not required, may be issued a one year emissions compliance certificate 

allowing the motorist to renew the registration without having an emissions 

inspection. Written proof of the vehicle's location must be provided by one of the 

following: 

11 Tax bill; 

D Utility bill; 

ll Tuition bill; 

11 Storage receipt; 

~ Military orders; or, 
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2). Other written proof deemed acceptable by the Agency. 

Q} Vehicles obtaining a one year emissions compliance certificate under this Section 

will be subject to inspection by the next TBD unless the motorist complies with 

subsection (a) of this Section. 

£). A vehicle owner who is cuiTently in the military and deployed outside the affected 

counties may be issued a one year emissions compliance certificate under this 

Section if written proof as specified in 276.405(a)(5) or 276.405(a)(6) is provided. 

(Source: Adopted at_ Ill. Reg. ________ , effective----------' 

SUBPART E: TEST EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS 

Section 276.501 General Requirements 

Compliance with Illinois vehicle testexhaust and evaporative emissions standards shall be 

determined by following the test procedures set forth in Subpart B of this Part and by 

utilizingsampling vehicle exhaust and evaporative emissions with the following: 

a) Steady-state idle test equipment meeting the specifications set f01ih in Sections 

276.502 and 276.503 of this Part; and 

b) Evaporative system test equipment meeting the specifications set forth in Section 

276.504 of this Part;...QI 

c) Transient loaded mode test equipment meeting the specifications set forth in 

Sections 276.505 and 276.506 of this Part; 

£d) On-road remote sensing test equipment meeting the specifications set forth in 

Section 276.507 of this Part; oraad 

Q.e) OBD test equipment meeting the specifications set forth in Section 276.508 of 

this Part. 

(Source: Amended at _ Ill. Reg.--------' effective ________ _/ 

Section 276.502 Steady-State Idle Exhaust Test Analysis Systems Functional Requirements 

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specified in 40 CFR 85.2225(b) (Draft), incorporated by reference in Section 276.1 04(a) of this 

Part with the follov1ing exception: the sampling system shall have both a tachometer and a 

dynamometer. Additionally, all exhaust gas analyzers used at Official Inspection Stations shall 

be capable of: 

a) Pprovid~ifl.g reliable, continuous service under high throughput (i.e., 25 tests per 

hour minimum) conditions; 

b) Mmak~ing an automatic selection of the proper emission standard for each 

vehicle tested; 

c) Mmak~ automatic pass/fail determinations for each vehicle tested; 

d) RrecordHtg test data in machine-readable (computer) form for subsequent data 

processing and analysis; and 

e) Mmak~:Htg an instantaneous printing of duplicate copies of test results.:.~ 

f) meeting the following equipment calibration requirements: 

1) automatic HC hangup check with purging to begin upon completion of 

each test; 

2) automatic zero and span check to be conducted prior to each test; 

3) automatic leak check within 4 hours prior to the test; and 

4) automatic 2 point gas calibration v,rithin 4 hours prior to the test. 

(Source: Amended at _ Ill. Reg.--------·' effective _ _______ _../ 

Section 276.503 Steady-State Idle +est-Exhaust Test Analysis Systems Performance 

Criteria 

The steady-state idle test-exhaust test analysis system shall meet the performance criteria 

specified in 40 CFR 85.2225(c) (Draft), incorporated by reference in Section 276.104(a) ofthis 

Part. 

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Section 276.504 Evaporative System Integrity Test Functional Requirements and 

Performance Criteria 

a) Requirements 

Both fuel cap leak flow testers and fuel cap pressure decay testers used for 

evaporative system integrity testing shall be: 

1) _Eeasily connected to fuel caps, including those tethered to the vehicle; 

2) Ceompatible with at least 95 percent of all vehicles required to receive a 

fuel cap test; 

3) Aadaptable as required to test future model year vehicles as they enter the 

eligible fleet; 

4) Ceapable of performing the following additional functions ifused at 

Official Inspection Stations: 

A) £provide reliable, continuous service under high throughput (i.e., 

25 tests per hour minimum) conditions; 

B) £provide for the automatic selection of the proper fuel cap test 

equipment (if applicable) for each vehicle tested; 

C) £provide for an automatic pass/fail determination for each vehicle 

tested; 

5) Uunaffected by atmospheric variation (i.e., baromettic pressure, humidity, 

temperature, etc.). Test accuracy shall be within 2 percent of stated values 

from 0°F to l20°F; 

6) £pressurized using air, Nitt·ogen (Nf21), or an equivalent non-toxic, nongreenhouse, inert gas; 

7) Ceapable of controlling the supply pressure and preventing over 

pressurization; 

8) Itamper resistant; and 
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9) Dclesigned to avoid damage to the vehicle during installation, testing and 

removal. 

b) Fuel cap pressure decay tester 

The fuel cap pressure decay tester used for evaporative system integrity testing 

shall be equipped with a pressure gauge with a minimum range of 0 to 50 inches 

of water and an accuracy of0.3 inches of water or 2 percent of point, whichever is 

greater. 

c) Fuel cap leak flow tester 

The fuel cap leak flow tester used for evaporative system integrity testing shall 

be: 

1) ~equipped with a serviceable air filter upstream of the flow comparison 

circuitry; 

2) ;Eequipped with an automatic shutoff and a low-battery indicator if battery 

powered; 

3) .S.supplied with a NIST traceable reference passing fuel cap of nominal 52 

to 56 cc/min for daily test verification; 

4) .S.supplied with a NIST traceable reference failing fuel cap ofnominal64 

to 68 cc/rnin for daily test verification; 

5) Aaccurate to 3 cc/min at the 60 min flow standard; and 

6) Aable to be modified, either by the manufacturer or an authorized service 

center, to test at a revised leakage (flow) rate from that originally shipped. 

(Source: Amended at _ Ill. Reg. ________ ,, effective ________ _J 

Section 276.505 Transient Loaded Mode Test Systems Functional Requirements 

(Repealed) 

The transient loaded mode test system shall meet the functional requirements specified--ffi.-4.9 

CFR 51.358(b), incorporated by reference in Section 276.104(d) of this Part. 
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Section 276.506 Transient Loaded Mode Test Systems Performance Criteria (Repealed) 

a) Dynamometer Specifications 

The dynamometer system shall meet the performance criteria specified in 40 CPR 

85.2226(a) (Draft), incorporated by reference in Section 276.104(a) of this Part, 

\vith the following eJcceptions: 

1) the inertia simulation capability need not be any higher than 5500 pounds; 

2) the dead weight method is not required for the torque meter or load cell 

calibration; and 

3) the vehicle cooling fan is required equipment for all transient loaded mode 

test systems. 

b) Constant Volume Sampler Spec-i-fications 

The constant 'rolume sampler system shall meet the perfonnance criteria specified 

in 40 CFR 85.2226(b) (Draft), incorporated by reference in Section 276.104(a) of 

this Part. 

c) Analytical Instruments Specifications 

The analytical instruments shall meet the performance criteria specified in 40 

CFR 85.2226(c) (Draft), incorporated by reference in Section 276.104(a) of this 

Part, with one exception: the NO* measurement shall be detennined by 

measuring nitrogen oxide and multiplying this value by 1. 03. The measurement 

of nitrogen dioxide is not required. 

(Source: Repealed at _ Ill. Reg.--------' effective ---------' 

Section 276.507 On-Road Remote Sensing Test Systems Functional Requirements and 

Performance Criteria 

a) The on-road remote sensing test equipment shall consist of the following: 

1) Aan infrared SDM capable of measuring the concentration ofHC, CO, 
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and cof.~ present in an in-use vehicle; 

2) Aa camera system that automatically photographs vehicle license plates; 

3) Aa system that links each emission record to the correct vehicle license 

plate photograph; and 

4) Aa laser based speed and acceleration measurement system. 

b) The Infrared SDM shall be of a design certified to meet the following accuracy 

requirements: 

Pollutant 

HC ALL 

co ~ 3.0 percent 

> 3.0 percent 

Accuracy 

± 150 ppm or± 15 

percent of expected 

HC Concentration 

± 10 percent or 0.25 

percent (Whichever is 

greater) 

± 15 percent 

c) The speed and acceleration measurement system shall be of a design cettified to 

measure vehicle speed to within :!:-1-t 0.5 miles per hour and vehicle acceleration 

to within :!:.o¥t 0.3 miles per hour per second at the moment exhaust is measured. 

(Source: Amended at_ Ill. Reg. ________ , effective ____ ____ __, 

Section 276.508 On-Board Diagnostic Test Systems Functional Requirements and 

Performance Criteria 

The OBD test system shall meet the functional requirements specified in 40 CFR 85.2231, 

incorporated by reference in Section 276.1 04(!le) of this Part. 

(Source: Amended at _ Ill. Reg. ________ , effective---------' 

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Section 276.602 Steady-State Idle Test Equipment Calibration 

All operators of steady-state idle ~exhaust test gas analyzers shall comply with the following 

calibration and operating procedures unless alternative procedures have been approved by the 

Agency: 

a) Eexhaust gas analyzers shall be warmed up prior to each vehicle inspection, zero 

check, span check, or calibration. Analyzers shall be considered to be in a 

warmed-up condition once stabilized zero readings (readings stabilize for one 

minute within ± 2 percent of full scale, low range on all 3 challi1els) are obtained. 

b) The analyzer shall conduct a zero and span check prior to each test. The span 

check shall include the HC, CO and C02 channels, and the NO and 0 2 channels, 

if present. If zero and/or span drift cause the signal levels to move beyond the 

adjustment range of the analyzer, it shall lock out from testing. 

c) The system shall lock out from testing if sample flow falls below 3 percent of full 

scale, or causes system response time to exceed 13 seconds to 90 percent of a step 

change in input, whichever is less. 

d) A system leak check shall be performed within ~4 hours before the test, and may 

be performed in conjunction with the gas calibration described in subsection 

(e)( 1) of this Section. If a leak check is not performed within ~4 hours or if the 

analyzer fails the leak check, the analyzer shall lock out from testing. The leak 

check shall be a procedure demonstrated to effectively check the sample hose and 

probe for leaks and shall be performed in accordance with good engineering 

practices. An error of more than +2 percent of the reading using low range span 

gas shall cause the analyzer to lock out from testing and shall require repair of 

leaks. 

e) Gas Calibration 

1) Analyzers must undergo a two-point calibration within 72 hours before 

each test unless changes in barometric pressure are compensated for 

automatically and statistical process control demonstrates equal or better 

quality control using different frequenciesOn each operating day, 

analyzers shall SllCcessfully pass a t\vo point gas calibration for HC, CO, 

and co~ and shall continually compensate for changes in barometric 

pressure. Calibration shall be checked within 4 hours before the test and 

the analyzer adjusted ifthe reading is more than 2 percent different from 
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the span gas value. Gas calibration shall be accomplished by introducing 

span gas that meets the requirements of subsection ( e )(3) of this Section 

into the analyzer through the calibration port. If the analyzer reads the 

span gas within the allowable to1er_i!ence range (i.e., the square root sum 

of the squares of the span gas tolerance described in subsection (e)(3) of 

this Section and the calibration tolerance, which shall be equal to 2 

percent), no adjustment of the analyzer is necessary. The gas calibration 

procedure shall correct readings that exceed the allowable tolerance range 

to the center of the allowable tolerance range. The pressure in the sample 

cell shall be the same with the calibration gas flowing during calibration as 

with the sample gas flowing during sampling. If the system is not 

calibrated, or the system fails the calibration check, the analyzer shall lock 

out from testing. 

2) A two point gas calibration procedme shall be followed. The span shall be 

accomplished at one of the following pairs of span points: 

A) Low 

300 - ppm propane (HC) 

1.0 - percent CO 

6.0- percent C02.R-l 

1000 - ppm nitric oxide (if equipped with NO) 

High 

1200 - ppm propane (HC) 

4.0- percent CO 

12.0 - percent C02~ 

3000 - ppm nitric oxide (if equipped with NO) 

B) Low 

0 - ppm propane (HC) 

0.0 - percent CO 

0.0- percent C02 R-} 

0 - ppm nitric oxide (if equipped with NO) 

High 

600 - ppm propane (HC) 

1.6- percent CO 
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11.0 - percent co~~ 

1200- ppm nitric oxide (if equipped with NO) 

3) The span gases used for the gas calibration shall be traceable to NIST 

standards within two percent and shall be within two percent of the span 

points specified in subsection ( e )(2) of this Section. 

f) Other Checks 

In addition to the other periodic checks described in this Section, those described 

in subsections (f)(l) and (f)(2) of this Section shall also be used to verify system 

performance under the special circumstances described therein. 

1) Gas Calibration 

A) Each time the analyzer electronic or optical systems are repaired or 

replaced, a gas calibration shall be performed prior to returning the 

unit to service. 

B) Monthly Mmulti-point calibrations shall be performed every 6 

months. The calibration curve is checked at 20 percent, 40 

percent, 60 percent, and 80 percent of full scale, and must be 

adjusted or repaired if the specifications in Section 276.503 are not 

met. 

2) Leak Checks 

Each time the sample line integrity is broken, a leak check shall be 

performed prior to testing. 

(Source: Amended at_ Ill. Reg. ________ , effective _ _ ______ _./ 

Section 276.604 Record Keeping 

All operators of emissions test equipment shall maintain written records of all maintenance and 

calibration records pertaining to emissions test equipment shall be submitted to the Agency, as 

required. performed on such equipment. Said records shall be kept on site for a period oftwo 

years and shall be made available to the Agency upon request. 

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Section 276.605 Transient Loaded Mode Test Equipment Maintenance and Calibration 

(Repealed) 

a) General Requirements 

The transient loaded mode test equipment shall meet the general maintenance and 

calibration requirements specified in 40 CFR 85.2234(a) (Draft), incorporated by 

reference in Section 276.1 04(a) of this Part. 

b) Dynamometer 

The dynamometer equipment shall meet the maintenance and calibration 

requirements specified in 40 CFR 85.2234(b) (Draft), incorporated by reference in 

Section 276.104(a) of this Part. 

c) Constant Volume Sampler 

The constant volume sampler test equipment shall meet the maintenance and 

calibration requirements specified in 40 CFR 85.2234(c) (Draft), incorporated by 

reference in Section 276.104(a) ofthis Part, >vvith one exception: The bag sample 

check described in 40 CFR 85 .223 4(c)(6) (Draft), incorpora~rence-in 

Section 276.104(b) of this Part, shall be perfonned during initial acceptance 

testing. 

d) l\nalysis System 

The transient loaded mode test analysis system shall meet the maintenance and 

calibration requirements specified in 40 CFR 85.2234(d) (Draft), incorporated by 

reference in Section 276.104(a) of this Part, with the follov,cing exceptions: 

1) the zero and up scale span points shall be checked at 2 hour instead of3 

hour intervals following the daily mid scale curve check; 

2) the NO* converter check and the NO!l'J'O* flo'tv balance are not required; 

3) the integrator cheek as specified in 40 CFR 85.2234(d)(9) (Draft), 

incorporated by reference in Section 276.104(b) ofthis Part, is required; 

ana 

4) the interference cheek (laboratory testing) as specified in 40 CFR 

85.2234(d)(ll) (Draft), incorporated by reference in Section 276.104(b) of 

this Part, is required to be performed instead of the interference check 

specified in 40 CFR 85.2234(d)(ll) (Draft), incorporated by reference in 
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e) Gases 

The transient loaded mode test analysis system gases shall meet the calibration 

requirements specified in 40 CFR 85.2234(e) (Draft), incorporated by reference in 

Section 276.104 (a) ofthis Part. 

f) Overall System Performance 

The overall system performance for the transient loaded mode test shall meet the 

requirements specified in 40 CFR 85.2234(f) (Draft), incorporated by reference in 

Section 276.104(a) of this Part. 

g) Control Charts 

The transient loaded mode test analysis system control charts shall meet the 

requirements specified in 40 CFR 85.2234(g) (Draft), incorporated by reference in 

Section 276.104(a) ofthis Part, with the fullo'tving exception: combined control 

charts for all facilities will be maintained. 

(Source: Repealed at_ Ill. Reg. ________ , effective----------' 

SUBPART G: FLEET SELF TESTING REQUIREMENTS 

Section 276.701 General Requirements 

a) Any owner or lessee of a fleet of 15 or more vehicles subject to inspection may 

apply to the Agency for a permit to establish and operate one or more gPrivate 

QGfficial !Inspection §.fStations for the limited purpose of self-testing their fleet of 

vehicles Fleet Inspection Permit). 

b) Vehicle inspections shall be conducted in accordance with Subpart B of this Part, 

as applicable. Fleet inventory vehicles shall be required to receive the same 

emissions tests as vehicles tested at an Official Inspection Station. However, for a 

period not to exceed 5 years after implementation of the Enhanced I/M testing 

program as described in Section 276.10l(b) of this Part, fleet self testers v,rho 

have been issued and maintain a valid fleet inspection permit ("fleet inspection 

permittees") prior to implementation ofthe En.~anced liM testing program shall 

be allowed to conduct steady state idle exhaust tests only on vehicles required to 

receive such tests under Section 13B 25(c) ofthe Vehicle Emissions Inspection 

La\v of 1995 using currently approved steady state idle test equipment and 
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steady state idle equipment maintenance and calibration procedures. This 

authority shall terminate fur each such fleet inspection pem1ittee prior to the 

expiration of this 5 year period if such permittee discontinues fleet self testing. 

Beginning vlith the implementation of the Enhanced LIM testing program, fleet 

inspection pennittees utilizing the authority of this subsection to conduct steady 

state idle exhaust tests shall also conduct evaporative system integrity tests as 

described in Sections 276.205, 276.504 and 276.603 of this Part, and shall also 

conduct on board diagnostic tests as described in Sections 276.209, 276.508, and 

276.607 of this Part as applicable. Such fleet inspection permittees shall not 

substitute a steady state idle exhaust test for the transient loaded mode exhaust 

test required to be performed on vehicles specified by Section 13B 25(b) of the 

Vehicle Emissions Inspection Law of 1995. 

c) If the Agency substantially amends emissions testinspection standards, 

procedures, or other requirements, it may require emissions inspectors to be recertified and fleet self-testers to be re-permitted. 

(Source: Amended at_ Ill. Reg. _ _______ , effective ________ _/ 

Section 276.702 Fleet Inspection Permit 

The Agency mayshall issue ;!Fleet i±nspectlon QPermits to eligible applicants upon a showing of 

compliance with the following requirements: 

a) Equipment 

All fleet inspections shall be conducted utilizing equipment approved by the 

Agency. This equipment shallthat meets the same functional requirements, 

performance criteria, maintenance standards, and calibration requirements as 

specified in Subparts E and F of this Partequipment used in Official Inspection 

Stations. 

b) Training 

Each fleet inspector shall be required to complete and pass a training course given 

by the Agency covering the following topics: 

1) liM rules and regulations; 

2) Itesting procedures; 
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3) Aanalyzer use; 

4) Aanalyzer calibration and quality control; and 

5) Ddata recording; record keeping and submittal. 

c) General Fleet Inspection Permit Requirements 

11 Applicants shall submit an application for a fleet inspection permit for 

each inspection location on forms provided by the Agency and shall 

include a list of vehicles that will be inspected at the private official 

inspection station. 

£)_ Applicants shall execute a fleet inspection agreement. 

J+) Fleet ilnspection gPermits issued by the Agency shall expire two years 

after the date of issuance . 

.1~) Fleet i!nspection QPermits are not transferable . 

.2_~) Any change in the name and/or address of any permittee or any fleet 

inspector(s) employed by the permittee shall be reported to the Agency in 

writing on forms provided by the Agency within 30 days after the change. 

§} A permittee may request, and the Agency may grant, a relocation of 

equipment at a private official ins12ection station. 

d) Fleet Inspection Permit Suspension and Revocation 

For the following reasons, the Agency may suspend for a period of up to two 

years or revoke, with the permittee being ineligible to reapply for two years, a 

.f¥leet ilnspection QPennit: 

1) Ithe permittee has violated any applicable laws, rules, or regulations 

provision ofthis rule; 

2) Ithe permittee has provided false or misleading information in its 

application for a .f¥1eet i±nspection pPermit; 

3) the pennittee has failed to keep proper records as required by the i\:gency 
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in that: 

i) the pern1ittee has failed to notify the Agency of a vehicle's 

emissions test results \vithin 45 days after the date of inspection; 

ii) Ithe permittee has failed to notify the Agency that a vehicle has 

been proposed to be added or deleted from its vehicle inventory 

within the time specified by the Agency60 days after the vehicle's 

disposal; or 

1). iii) 20 percent or more of the vehicles in the permittee's fleet have 

failed to comply with the Vehicle Emissions Inspection Law of2005 

expired compliance stickers or certificates; 

.2.4) Ithe permittee has misrepresented any information provided in fleet 

vehicle lists, vehicle inspection reports, and/or equipment maintenance 

and calibration reports; 

§~) Ithe number of vehicles subject to inspection in the permittee's fleet 

becomes less than 15. 

(Source: Amended at_ Ill. Reg. _ _______ , effective ________ ___) 

Section 276.703 Fleet Inspection Permittee Operating Requirements 

a) Vehicle Eligibility 

1) The permittee shall furnish the Agency with a list of all vehicles subject to 

inspection and for which fleet inspection is requested. The Agency shall 

provide forms to the permittee shall provide this list to the Agencyfer the 

purpose of establishing a fleet vehicle inventory and requesting vehicle 

inspection dates. The infonnation shall be submitted to the Agency either 

en the forms supplied, or by electronic media and shall include, at a 

minimum,ffi the following: 

ill License plate number; 

g Vehicle make; 
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ill V chicle model; and 

ill Vehicle model year. 

fonnat required by the Agency. When the Agency approves or denies the 

fleet vehicle inspection dates, it shall notify the fleet tester and, if 

approved, proYide test forms to the fleet for submission to the Agency 

after testing. 

2) The pe1mittee shall notify the Agency in writing on forms provided by the 

Agency or by electronic media in the format required by the Agency in the 

event that any vehicles in the fleet inventory are proposed to be added or 

deleted from its vehicle inventory within the time specified by the Agency 

sold or othenvise re!noved from fleet service. This notification shall be 

made within 30 days after the end of the month the vehicle is removed 

from fleet service. 

3) Unless authorized by the Agency, vehicles contained in the fleet vehicle 

inventory pursuant to subsection (a) of this Section shall only be inspected 

at p_P.rivate QGffi.cial ilnspection §.Stations. If authorization is given by the 

Agency for a vehicle contained in the fleet vehicle inventory to be tested 

or retested at an QGffi.cial i:Inspection §.Station, any subsequent retests in 

that vehicle's testing cycle shall be conducted at an QGfficial iinspection 

§.Station. 

b) Inspection Frequency/Scheduling 

At a minimum, aAll vehicles in the fleet inventory shall be inspected biennially. 

Upon Agency approval, the Assigned Test Months and sticker or compliance 

certificate expiration dates become compliance deadlines for use in program 

enforcement. Agency approval shall be based on the availability of personnel to 

audit the performance of inspections and the ability of the fleet operators to meet 

the proposed schedule (this will be determined by the number of vehicles to be 

inspected and the number of inspectors available). 

c) Inspection ResultsRep01ts and Stickers or Certificates 

All inspection results shall be submitted to the Agency electronically. 

1) A Vehicle Inspection Report shall be submitted to the Agency for each 

vehicle that passes or fails an emissions inspection. Inspection results 
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shall be reported on forms provided by the Agency. Inspection results 

shall be submitted to the Agency within 45 days after the date of 

inspection. 

2) Following review and processing, the Agency shall validate inspection 

stickers or certificates for all vehicles complying with program 

requirements. If the Agency detennines that a vehicle inspection report is 

deficient, a sticker or certificate will not be validated and it shall return the 

inspection report along with instructions to correct the identified 

deficiencies. 

3) The pennittee shall be responsible for the security and accountability of all 

vehicle inspection stickers or certificates issued to the pennittee. In the 

event oflost or stolen stickers or certificates, the pennittee shall notify the 

A.gency in writing within 10 business days. Failure to report missing 

stickers or certificates shall be grounds for suspension or revocation of a 

Fleet Inspection Permit. 

4) Inspection stickers or certificates shall be displayed or possessed-in 

accordance ·.vith Section 276.310. 

5) The permittee shall retain a legible copy of each completed Vehicle 

Inspection Report for a minimum ofhvo years after the date ofinspection. 

The reports shall be made available for Agency reviev,r upon request 

during normal business hours. 

d) Equipment, Maintenance and Calibration 

1) All equipment used for emissions testing in Q.Private QGfficial !Inspection 

§.Stations shall meet the functional requirements~ and-performance criteria~ 

maintenance standards, and calibration requirements contained in Subparts 

E and F of this Part. 

2) The permittee shall keep records of all calibrations, leak cheeks, and other 

maintenance performed on emissions inspection equipment for t\vo years. 

The records shall be retained at the fleet facility. 

All records shall be kept on standardized forms provided by the Agency 

and shall be made available for Agency review upon request during 

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(Source: Amended at_ Ill. Reg. _ _____ __ , effective _ ________ ) 

Section 276.704 Private Official Inspection Station Auditing and Surveillance 

£!} All private official inspection stations shall be equipped with surveillance 

equipment as specified by the Agency. 

Ql The Agency may, on an unscheduled and unannounced basis, during normal 

business hours, conduct an audit inspection of any pPrivate QGfficial !Inspection 

§.Stations to determine if inspection equipment is properly operating and 

calibrated, to reYiew vehicle inspection reports and maintenance records, and to 

check inspector proficiency. During the course of the audit inspection, the 

Agency representative may take one or more of the following actions: 

la) Rrequire that if any vehicle emissions test equipment, calibration 

equipment, or related materials fails to perfonn as required, such item 

shall be removed from service until corrective action is taken; 

.f.b) Ithe fleet inspector may be required to perform an emissions inspection 

on a fleet vehicle. If no fleet vehicles are available, the fleet inspector 

may be required to perf01m an emissions inspection on an Agency vehicle. 

(Source: Amended at _ Ill. Reg. ________ , effective _ _______ __/ 

SUBPART H: GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 

Section 276.802 Procedure for Filing Grievance 

a) Grievances shall be filed with the Agency within 30 days after the decision made 

by the Agency. 

b) Gri.evances shall be made in writing on petition forms provided by the Agency. 

c) Grievance petition forms and instructions shall be available at all full-service 

QGfficial !Inspection §Stations and by mail from the Agency. 

ill Original repair orders, receipts, and other pertinent documentation shall be 

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5D_ Grievances and supporting documentation shall be mailed to the Agency at the 

address specified on the grievance petition. 

(Source: Amended at _Ill. Reg. ________ ,effective-----------' 

Section 276.803 Agency Investigation 

a) The Director of the Agency or the Director's designee shall appoint an Agency 

employee to investigate every grievance regarding the failure of an emissions test 

or the denial of a waiver submitted to the Agency in accordance with this Part. 

b) The Agency's investigation shall be concluded within 45 days after the receipt of 

the grievance petitionferm. 

c) Within the 45 day investigation period, the Agency shall submitissue \Vritten 

notification to the petitionerpetitiener, and affected inspector or station, its 

written determination indicating the Agency's determination as to the correctness 

or incorrectness ofthe decision which precipitated the grievance. In conducting 

the investigation, the Agency may require the petitioner to present the vehicle for 

inspection by the Agency or its designated agent. 

d) The Agency's written determinationnotification shall include a statement of the 

facts relied upon and the legal and technical issues decided by the Agency in 

making its determinations. 

e) The Agency's written determinationnotification may also require that an employee 

of the Agency or its designee: 

1) Iissue an emissions complianceinspection sticker or certificate; 

2) Rreinspect the vehicle; 

3) Aapply the standards that the Agency has determined to be applicable; or 

4) Itake any other action that the Agency deems to be appropriate. 

fl. If the Agency's investigation determines that a part(s) needed to complete the 

necessary and appropriate repair(s) is unavailable after contacting at least three 

(3) independent sources, one of which shall be the original equipment 

manufacturer, a waiver may be granted. 
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(Source: Amended at_ Ill. Reg. _____ __ ____, effective ________ _/ 

Section 276.804 Review of Agency's Determination 

The Agency's written detem1ination shall be subject to review in the Circuit Court in accordance 

with the provisions ofthe Administrative Review Law [735 ILCS 5/3-101 et. seq.Art. III]. 

(Source: Amended at_ Ill. Reg. ________ , effective -------- _/ 

SUBPART I: NOTICES 

Section 276.901 General Requirements 

The Agency shall send an vehicleffii.t.i-al ~Emissions testlnspection nNotice and, \vhen 

appropriate, a Warning Notice to owners of vehicles subject to inspection which shall 

includestate the TEDAssigned Test Month ofthe initial emissions inspection and be 

accompanied by a clear statement from the Agency that, based on vehicle records, the vehicle is 

subject to inspection under the Vehicle Emissions Inspection Law of20051995. A form 

accompanying the explanation will be provided to the v-eh·iek-~-ow--ffif-c-Brr-ec-t.:ietl-&f 

any information relied upon by the Agency. 

(Source: Amended at_ Ill. Reg. ________ ,effective--- --- - ----' 

Section 276.902 Vehiclelnitial Emissions Testlnspeetion Notice 

At least 15 days afte.rprior to the beginning of the TEDAssigned Test Month, the Agency shall 

send an vehicle~ ~Bmissions testinspeetion nNotice to the registered owner{§)__Qf the vehicle 

requesting that the vehicle be tested during the Assigned Test Month. This vehicle~ 

~Emissions testlnspection !!Notice shall include the following information: 

a) an Initial missions Inspection Sticker or Certificate, or a Corrected or Interim 

Emissions Inspection Sticker or Certificate, if required; 

i!b) Infmmation relating to the operation of addresses andoperating hours of QGfficial 

!Inspection ~Stations; 

Q.e) Agency vehicle emissions test program contact informationa form or card to be 

returned to the Agency indicating the reasons the owner believes that the vehicle 

should not be subject to inspection pursuant to the Vehicle Emissions Inspection 

La..v of 1995, or cannot comply by the expiration date; 
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~d) Bbrief explanation of the program; and 

ge) Iinstructions for vehicle inspections. 

(Source: Amended at_ Ill. Reg. --------' effective ________ __/ 

Section 276.903 ·warning Notice (Repealed) 

If a vehicle has not complied with the provisions of the Vehicle Emissions Inspection Law of 

-1-9%-within two months before the sticker or certificate expiration date, the Agency shall send a 

·warning Notice to the vehicle's O\'mer at the registration address currently on file with the 

Agency. The Warning Notice shall include the following information: 

a) the addresses of Official Inspection Stations near the registration address of the 

vehicle; 

13) a form or card to be returned to the Agency indicating the reasons the owner 

believes that the vehicle should not be subject to inspection under the Vehicle 

Emissions Inspection Lav,r of 1995, or cannot comply by its expiration date; and 

c) a statement of potential penalties for failure to comply \Vith the requirements of 

the Vehicle Emissions Inspection Law of 1995, or this Part, as applicable. 

(Source: Repealed at_ Ill. Reg. _______ ___, effective, ________ __, 

SUBPART J: RECIPROCITY WITH OTHER JURISDICTIONS 

Section 276.1001 Requirements for Vehicles Registered in Affected Counties and Located 

in Other Jurisdictions Requiring Vehicle Emissions Inspection 

ru_ Vehicles registered in the ~Affected ~Gounties and located and being primarily 

operated in other jurisdictions requiring vehicle emission testing that will not be 

returning to an Affected Gounty '.Vithin 7 months after the vehicle's Assigned Test 

Month, or that are permanently located in such other jurisdiction, must be tested 

in that jurisdiction and comply with such jurisdiction's emissions testing 

requirements and the vehicle's registered owner must comply with the following 

requirements: 

la) Uupon written notification from the Agency and/or the Illinois Secretary 

of State to the vehicle's registered owner to have the vehicle inspected, the 
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vehicle must be presented for inspection in the jurisdiction where the 

vehicle is located; and, 

2_9) Wwhen the vehicle passes the inspection, receives a waiver or exemption, 

or otherwise complies with the emissions inspection requirements ofthe 

jurisdiction in which the vehicle is located, the vehicle inspection report or 

other appropriate documentation must be forwarded to the Agency using 

the methodat the address stated on the vehicle emission testinspection 

notice,_t-and 

he) Wwhen the Agency receives the appropriate vehicle inspection report or other 

documentation, the vehicle inspection record will be updated to reflect 

compliance and the vehicle's registered owner shall be issued an emissions 

compliance certificate. 

(Source: Amended at _ Ill. Reg. _____ ___ ,effective ________ __} 

Section 276.1002 Requirements for Vehicles Registered in Other Jurisdictions Requiring 

Vehicle Emissions Inspection and Located in an Affected County 

Vehicles which are registered in another jurisdiction which requires vehicle emissions testing, 

and which are located and being primarily used in an gAffected s;.Gounty, and would be 

considered a non-exempt vehicle as defined in this Part, may be tested at an full service oGfficial 

!Inspection ~Station in accordance with the following: 

a) The vehicle's registered owner shall obtain a voluntary test voucher from the 

Agency prior to inspectionupon a written request for an emissions inspection by 

the vehicle's registered owner to the Agency, the Agency shall request appropriate 

vehicle and ovmer information necessary for testing; 

b) The vehicle's registered owner shall have the vehicle inspectedif, upon revie>.v, 

the i\,gency determines the vehicle is eligible to receive an emissions inspection, 

the Agency shall notify the vehicle's registered mvner (or one of the registered 

owners, if more than one) authorizing the vehicle to be tested at an Official 

Inspection Station; and 

c) Aafter the vehicle has received an emissions inspection, the appropriate test 

results will be issued to the vehicle's registered owner for submission to the 

jurisdiction requiring emissions inspections and a sticker or certificate will ee 

issued as appropriate. 
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(Source: Adopted at_ Ill. Reg. _______ ___, effective----------' 

SUBPART K: REPAIR FACILITY PERFORMANCE REPORTING 

Section 276.1101 Requirements for Collecting and Reporting Data Pertaining to the Repair 

of Vehicles that Failed or Were Rejected from an Emissions Inspection. 

ill_ The Agency shall: 

D Compile pertinent emissions repair data into a report that is provided to 

owners of vehicles that do not pass an emissions inspection and that is 

made available to the general public. 

~ Specify the method for transmitting repair data to the Agency. 

hl. Individuals or businesses that perform emissions-related repairs and report such 

data to the Agency shall: 

D Register at a website specified by the Agency and agree to be bound by 

the tenns and conditions of any user agreement associated with such 

website. 

~ Submit accurate, complete, and legible repair data in order to be included 

in the compiled report. 

~ Perform a minimum number of repairs within a specified period of time 

and achieve a minimum performance level as determined by the Agency 

in order to be included in the compiled report. 

f). An individual or business shall be excluded from the compiled report for not less 

than one year if the Agency determines that: 

D An individual or business has violated a user agreement as referenced in 

subsection (b)(l) of this Section; 

~ An individual or business has violated Illinois law or any provision of a 

local ordinance, code, or rule relating to solicitation or advertisement of 

emission-related repair services; 
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~ An individual or business uses the Illinois Environmental Protection 

Agency servicemark, Illinois Air Team servicemark. or Air Team 

servicemark; uses any reproduction, counterfeit, copy, variation, or 

imitation of these servicemarks; or uses the Illinois Environmental 

Protection Agency, Illinois Air Team, or Air Team name in any of their 

advertisements, solicitations, or other marketing devices without prior 

written authorization of the Agency; 

.11 An individual or business directly or indirectly creates the impression that 

the Agency, Illinois Air Team, or Air Team endorses, approves, or 

recommends the emission-related repair services of the individual or 

business; or 

.2} An individual or business intentionally. negligently, or tlnough gross 

negligence affects or attempts to affect the integrity of a vehicle emissions 

inspection or an inspection procedure. 

ill If the Agency determines that an individual or business has repeated any action 

listed subsection (c) of this Section, the Agency may permanently exclude the 

individual or business from the compiled report. 

cl Agency Determinations, Disputes, and Appeals 

1l Agency Determinations 

Agency determinations under subsection (c) or (d) of this Section 

shall be furnished in writing to the individual or business by mail, 

electronic mail, facsimile, personal service, or by similar means. 

~ Disputes 

A} An individual or business that disagrees with an Agency 

determination under subsection (c) or (d) of this Section may 

dispute any such determination. Disputes shall: 

i} Be in w1iting; 

ill Include a copy of the Agency's written determination; 
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ili.) Include a justification with any supporting 

documentation explaining why the individual or business 

should not be excluded from the compiled report; and 

ill Be clearly marked "Repair Facility Performance Report 

Dispute." 

ID The written dispute must be postmarked within 30 days after the 

date ofthe Agency's determination. 

g If the written dispute has not been disposed ofby written 

agreement within 30 days after the postmarked date of the written 

dispute, the individual or business may appeal the Agency's 

determination to the Director in accordance with subsection (e)(3) 

ofthis Section. 

J} Appeals 

Al If a dispute is not disposed of by written agreement as specified in 

subsection (e)(2) of this Section, an individual or business may file 

a notice of appeal with the Director of the Agency. 

ID A notice of appeal shall: 

.U Be in writing; 

ill Include a copy of the Agency's written determination; 

ili.) Include a copy of the written dispute; 

ill Include any additional justification with any supp01iing 

documentation explaining why the individual or business 

should not be excluded from the compiled report; and 

y} Be clearly marked "Repair Facility Performance Report 

Appeal." 

g The notice of appeal must be postmarked within 60 days after the 

postmarked date of the written dispute. 
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ill The appeal shall be decided bv the Director, or his or her 

authorized representative, who shall render a decision in writing. 

This decision shall be fumished to the individual or business by 

mail, electronic mail, facsimile, personal service, or by similar 

means. The decision of the Director shall be final and conclusive. 

ID The Director shall not be precluded from considering questions of 

law or equity in any decision. 

(Source: Adopted at_ Ill. Reg. ________ , effective _ _______ ........J 

Section 276.TABLE A Transient Driving Cycle (Repealed) 

6 5.9 

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8 H.5 

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16 2;6.5 

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19 29.9 

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~~ P.9 

~~ 14.9 

~4 14.9 
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25 15.2 

26 15.5 

27 16.0 

28 17.1 

29 19.1 

30 21.1 

31 22.7 

32 22.9 

33 22.7 

34 22.6 

35 21.3 

36 19.0 

37 17.1 

38 15.8 

39 15.8 

40 17.7 

41 19.8 

42 21.6 

43 23.2 

44 24.2 

45 24.6 

46 24.9 

47 25.0 

48 25.7 

49 26.1 

50 26.7 

51 27.5 

52 28.6 

53 29.3 

54 29.8 

55 30.1 

56 30.4 

57 30.7 

58 30.7 

59 30.5 

60 30.4 

61 30.3 

62 30.4 

63 30.8 

64 30.4 
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65 29.9 

66 29.5 

67 

30.3 

69 30.7 

70 30.9 

71 31.0 

72 30.9 

73 30.4 

74 29.8 

75 29.9 

76 30.2 

77 30.7 

78 31.2 

79 31.8 

80 32.2 

81 32.4 

82 32.2 

83 31.7 

84 28.6 

85 25.1 

86 21.6 

87 18.1 

88 14.6 

89 11.1 

90 7.6 

91 4.1 

92 0.6 

93 0 

94 0 

95 0 

96 0 

97 0 

98 3.3 

99 6.6 

100 9.9 

101 13.2 

102 16.5 

103 19.8 

104 22.2 
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lOS 24.3 

106 25.8 

107 26.4 

108 25.7 

109 25.1 

110 24.7 

111 25.2 

112 25.4 

-1-13 27.2 

114 26.5 

115 24.0 

116 22.7 

117 19.4 

118 17.7 

119 17.2 

-120 18.1 

121 18.6 

122 20.0 

123 20.7 

124 21.7 

125 22.4 

126 22.5 

127 22.1 

128 21.5 

129 20.9 

130 20.4 

131 19.8 

132 17.0 

133 17.1 

134 15.8 

135 15.8 

136 17.7 

137 19.8 

138 21.6 

139 22.2 

140 24.5 

141 24.7 

142 24.8 

143 24.7 

144 24.6 
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145 24.6 

146 25.1 

147 25.6 

148 25.7 

149 25.4 

150 24.9 

151 25.0 

152 25.4 

153 26.0 

154 26.0 

155 25.7 

156 26.1 

157 26.7 

158 27.3 

159 30.5 

160 33.5 

161 36.2 

162 37.3 

163 39.3 

164 40.5 

165 42.1 

166 43.5 

167 45.1 

168 46.0 

169 46.8 

170 47.5 

171 47.5 

172 47.3 

173 47.2 

174 47.2 

175 47.4 

176 47.9 

177 48.5 

178 49.1 

179 49.5 

180 50.0 

181 50.6 

182 51.0 

183 51.5 

184 52.2 
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185 53.2 

187 54.6 

188 54.9 

189 55.0 

190 54.9 

191 54.6 

192 54.6 

193 54.8 

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195 55.5 

196 55.7 

197 56.1 

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202 56.3 

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207 51.8 

208 52.1 

209 52.5 

210 53.0 

211 53.5 

212 54.0 

213 54.9 

214 55.4 

215 55.6 

216 56.0 

217 56.0 

218 55.8 

219 55.2 

220 54.5 

221 53.6 

222 52.5 

223 51.5 

224 50.5 
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225 48.0 

226 44.5 

227 41.0 

228 37.5 

229 34.0 

230 30.5 

231 27.0 

232 23.5 

233 20.0 

234 16.5 

235 13.0 

236 9.5 

237 6.0 

238 2.5 

239 0 

(Source: Repealed at_ Ill. Reg. ________ , effective. _______ --' 

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(Source: Repealed at _ Ill. Reg. effective 

Attachment 78

Secretary of the State letter accepting

Notice of Proposed Amendments for Publication 

dated December 27, 2010 

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE 

JESSE WHITE • Secretary of State 

December 27,2010 

IL ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 

KYLE ROMINGER DEPUTY CHIEF LEGAL COlJNSEL 

1021 N ORAND AVE E 

PO BOX 19276 MAIL CODE 21 

SPRINGFIELD, IL 62794 

Dear KYLE ROMINGER DEPUTY CHIEF LEGAL COUNSEL 

Your rules Listed below met our codification standards and have been published in Volume 35, 

Issue 1 of the Illinois Register, dated 1/3/2011. 

PROPOSED RULES 

Procedures to Be Followed in the Performance of Inspections of Motor Vehicle Emissions 

35 Ill. Adm. Code 276 14 

Point of Contact: Kent Mohr 

If you have any questions, you may contact the Administrative Code Division at 

(217) 782-7017. 

RECEi'\lED 

Division of Legal Counsel 

DEC 2. 8 2010 

Environmental Protection 

Agency 

Index Department- Administrative Code Division - 111 East Monroe Springfield, IL 62756