Air Plan Approval; Pennsylvania; Motor Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Program Certification for Moderate Nonattainment Under the 2015 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards
Published Date: 1/29/2026
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Summary
The EPA just gave a thumbs-up to Pennsylvania’s plan for checking car emissions in five counties around Philadelphia to help clean up the air. This means the state’s vehicle inspection program meets federal rules to reduce ozone pollution. Starting March 2, 2026, drivers in these areas will keep helping the air stay fresh without new costs or big changes.
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Pennsylvania I/M Program Approved
The EPA approved Pennsylvania's certification that its existing Enhanced vehicle emissions inspection and maintenance (I/M) program in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Counties meets the Basic I/M requirements for the 2015 ozone national ambient air quality standard. The approval is effective March 2, 2026, and the action does not impose additional federal requirements beyond those already imposed by Pennsylvania law.
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