# 2026-01762: Air Plan Approval; Pennsylvania; Motor Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Program Certification for Moderate Nonattainment Under the 2015 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards

2026-01762, Air Plan Approval; Pennsylvania; Motor Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Program Certification for Moderate Nonattainment Under the 2015 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards, is a Federal Register rule from Environmental Protection Agency published 2026-01-29, effective 2026-03-02 (as of 2026-06-11).

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- As of: 2026-06-11
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## Facts
- Document number: 2026-01762
- Title: Air Plan Approval; Pennsylvania; Motor Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Program Certification for Moderate Nonattainment Under the 2015 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards
- Type: Rule
- Agencies: Environmental Protection Agency
- Citation: 91 FR 3834
- Published: 2026-01-29
- Effective: 2026-03-02
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-06-11

## 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.

## Abstract

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a state implementation plan (SIP) revision submitted by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. This SIP revision addresses Clean Air Act (CAA) requirements for the enactment of a Basic vehicle emissions inspection and maintenance (I/M) program for the five counties comprising the Pennsylvania portion of the Philadelphia-Wilmington-Atlantic City, PA- NJ-MD-DE Moderate nonattainment area (Philadelphia nonattainment area) for the 2015 8-hour ozone national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS). The SIP revision demonstrates that Pennsylvania's existing I/M program in the Philadelphia nonattainment area meets applicable requirements for a Basic I/M program. The EPA is approving this SIP revision to the Pennsylvania SIP in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA).

## Effects PRIA read

- Pennsylvania I/M Program Approved: benefit, low. 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 appro…

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## Sources
- [2026-01762 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/01/29/2026-01762/air-plan-approval-pennsylvania-motor-vehicle-inspection-and-maintenance-program-certification-for)
- [2026-01762 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-01-29/pdf/2026-01762.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-01762 (as of 2026-06-11).