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A Sample of I/M Program Evaluation Methods and Procedures as Applied to Colorado's Vehicle Inspection Program
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Many parts of the country have been in violation of the carbon monoxide and ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards. Because of these violations, vehicle inspection and maintenance (I/M) programs have been implemented throughout the country. A method and procedure of evaluating the benefits of an I/M program as compared to the projected benefits designated in the MOBILE3 Emission Factor model has been developed. The method includes a detailed analysis of the individual operating parameters of an I/M program, such as the vehicle population, waiver procedures, and manual vs. automated analyzers. Evaluation of these parameters can assist agencies to compare benefits of their I/M programs to those projected in MOBILE3. This is of major importance, due to the requirements of the 1987 deadline for carbon monoxide and ozone attainment and the “reasonable extra efforts” program which undoubtedly will be required by EPA.
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Gallagher, J., Barrett, R., and Rogers, F., "A Sample of I/M Program Evaluation Methods and Procedures as Applied to Colorado's Vehicle Inspection Program," SAE Technical Paper 861548, 1986, https://doi.org/10.4271/861548.Also In
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- “EPA Audits of State and Local Inspection/Maintenance Program,” Lorang Philip Armstrong J. Cabaniss J. Air Pollution Control Association 1985
- “A Preliminary Assessment of the Colorado Automotive Inspection & Readjustment Program Improvement Options,” Publish Report Colorado Dept. of Health 1985
- “Compliance Survey,” Colorado Dept. of Health 1985
- “Fifth Annual Report to the General Assembly of the State of Colorado on the Automotive Inspection and Readjustment (AIR) Program,” Colorado Dept. of Health 1985
- “Evaluation of Colorado's I/M Program,” Radian Corporation 1985