EPA Greenlights Pennsylvania's Car Smog Checks Near Philly
Published Date: 8/28/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
The EPA is giving a thumbs-up to Pennsylvania’s plan to check car emissions in five counties around Philadelphia to help clean up the air. This means drivers in these areas will have to get their vehicles inspected to meet new ozone pollution rules. The changes kick in soon and aim to keep our air fresh without breaking the bank.
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Required Vehicle Emissions Inspections
The EPA is proposing to approve Pennsylvania’s plan to enact a Basic vehicle emissions inspection and maintenance (I/M) program for the five Pennsylvania counties in the Philadelphia‑Wilmington‑Atlantic City moderate nonattainment area. If approved, drivers in those five counties will be required to have their vehicles inspected to meet the 2015 8-hour ozone national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS).
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