Illinois Administrative Code

Section 276.301 General Requirements a) The owners of all vehicles subject to inspection shall obtain a valid emissions compliance certificate from the Agency. b) Failure to comply with applicable provisions of the Vehicle Emissions Inspection Law of 2005 [625 ILCS 5/13C] shall s…

Section 276.302 Determination of Affected Counties a) The Agency shall make its determination of the geographic extent of an affected county based upon the "UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE ZIP + 4 National Directory File". b) To the extent practicable, the Agency shall make its dete…

Section 276.303 Emissions Compliance Certificate Design and Content All emissions compliance certificates required under this Section shall, at a minimum, include the following information in a clear and recognizable fashion: a) The statement "Registration Renewal Authorized"; b)…

Section 276.304 Initial Emissions Inspection Stickers or Certificates (Repealed) (Source: Repealed at 35 Ill. Reg. 11268, effective June 28, 2011)

Section 276.305 Exempt Emissions Inspection Stickers or Certificates (Repealed) (Source: Repealed at 35 Ill. Reg. 11268, effective June 28, 2011)

Section 276.306 Renewal Emissions Inspection Stickers or Certificates (Repealed) (Source: Repealed at 35 Ill. Reg. 11268, effective June 28, 2011)

Section 276.307 Temporary Emissions Inspection Stickers or Certificates (Repealed) (Source: Repealed at 35 Ill. Reg. 11268, effective June 28, 2011)

Section 276.308 Corrected or Interim Emissions Inspection Stickers or Certificates (Repealed) (Source: Repealed at 35 Ill. Reg. 11268, effective June 28, 2011)

Section 276.309 Waiver Emissions Inspection Stickers or Certificates (Repealed) (Source: Repealed at 35 Ill. Reg. 11268, effective June 28, 2011)

Section 276.310 Emissions Inspection Sticker and Certificate Display and Possession (Repealed) (Source: Repealed at 35 Ill. Reg. 11268, effective June 28, 2011)

Section 276.311 Change of Assigned Test Month (Repealed) (Source: Repealed at 35 Ill. Reg. 11268, effective June 28, 2011)

Section 276.312 Economic Hardship Extension Stickers or Certificates (Repealed) (Source: Repealed at 35 Ill. Reg. 11268, effective June 28, 2011) SUBPART D: WAIVER, ECONOMIC HARDSHIP EXTENSION, AND OUTSIDE OF AFFECTED COUNTIES ANNUAL EXEMPTION REQUIREMENTS

Section 276.401 Waiver Requirements a) All vehicles subject to inspection under the Vehicle Emissions Inspection Law of 2005 [625 ILCS 5/13C] shall be eligible for a waiver from meeting the applicable vehicle emission standards contained in 35 Ill. Adm. Code 240 upon submission o…

Section 276.402 Low Emissions Tuneups (Repealed) (Source: Repealed at 26 Ill. Reg. 8113, effective May 17, 2002)

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 …

Section 276.404 Economic Hardship Extension Requirements The Agency shall issue a one year emissions compliance certificate to the owner of a vehicle that meets the requirements of subsection (a) of the Section. a) Requirements 1) When tested, the subject vehicle failed to meet a…

Section 276.405 Outside of Affected Counties Annual Exemption Requirements a) The owner of a vehicle that is located and being primarily operated outside of the affected counties and in other jurisdictions in which vehicle emission inspections are not required, may be issued a on…

Section 276.501 General Requirements Compliance with Illinois vehicle test standards shall be determined by following the test procedures set forth in Subpart B of this Part and by utilizing the following: a) Steady-state idle test equipment meeting the specifications set forth i…

Section 276.502 Steady-State Idle Exhaust Test Analysis Systems Functional Requirements The steady-state idle exhaust test analysis system shall meet the functional requirements specified in 40 CFR 85.2225(b), incorporated by reference in Section 276.104(a) of this Part. Addition…

Section 276.503 Steady-State Idle Exhaust Test Analysis Systems Performance Criteria The steady-state idle exhaust test analysis system shall meet the performance criteria specified in 40 CFR 85.2225(c), incorporated by reference in Section 276.104(a) of this Part. (Source: Amend…

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) Easily connected to fuel caps, includi…

Section 276.505 Transient Loaded Mode Test Systems Functional Requirements (Repealed) (Source: Repealed at 35 Ill. Reg. 11268, effective June 28, 2011)

Section 276.506 Transient Loaded Mode Test Systems Performance Criteria (Repealed) (Source: Repealed at 35 Ill. Reg. 11268, effective June 28, 2011)

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) An infrared SDM capable of measuring the concentration of HC, CO, and CO2 present in an in-use vehi…

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 276.104(b) of this Part. (Source: Amended at 35 Ill. Reg.…

Section 276.601 Steady-State Idle Test Equipment Maintenance All operators of exhaust gas analyzers shall conduct a preventive maintenance and quality control program consisting of the following elements: a) an HC hang-up check conducted prior to each test and after the last test…

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) Exhaust gas analyzers…

Section 276.603 Evaporative System Integrity Test Maintenance and Calibration a) Applicability Relevant parameters of the fuel cap pressure decay tester and leak flow testers shall be inspected according to the procedures contained in this Section. 1) Pressure Decay Tester A) The…

Section 276.604 Record Keeping All maintenance and calibration records pertaining to emission test equipment shall be submitted to the Agency, as required, upon request. (Source: Amended at 35 Ill. Reg. 11268, effective June 28, 2011)

Section 276.605 Transient Loaded Mode Test Equipment Maintenance and Calibration (Repealed) (Source: Repealed at 35 Ill. Reg. 11268, effective June 28, 2011)

Section 276.606 On-Road Remote Sensing Test Systems Maintenance and Calibration a) All equipment utilized for on-road remote sensing emission measurement shall be maintained and calibrated according to the manufacturer's specifications. b) The accuracy of the Infrared SDM shall b…

Section 276.607 On-Board Diagnostic Test Systems Maintenance and Calibration All equipment utilized for OBD test systems shall be maintained and calibrated according to the manufacturer's specifications. (Source: Added at 22 Ill. Reg. 18867, effective September 28, 1998) SUBPART …

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 private official inspection stations for the limited purpose of self-testing their fleet o…

Section 276.702 Fleet Inspection Permit The Agency may issue fleet inspection permits 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 equipm…

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 permittee shall provide this list to the Agency by…

Section 276.704 Private Official Inspection Station Auditing and Surveillance a) All private official inspection stations shall be equipped with surveillance equipment as specified in the fleet inspection agreement referenced in Section 276.702(c)(2). b) The Agency may, on an uns…

Section 276.705 Fleet Station Auditing and Surveillance (Renumbered) (Source: Renumbered to Section 276.704 at 20 Ill. Reg. 8456, effective June 14, 1996) SUBPART H: GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE

Section 276.801 General Requirements Any person aggrieved by a decision regarding the failure of an emissions test or the denial of a waiver may petition the Agency which will thereupon investigate the matter. This grievance procedure is limited to filing a petition concerning a …

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) Grievances shall be made in writing on petition forms provided by the Agency. c) Grievance petition forms and instructions shall be…

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.…

Section 276.804 Review of Agency's Determination The Agency's written determination shall be subject to review in the Circuit Court in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Review Law [735 ILCS 5/Art. III]. (Source: Amended at 20 Ill. Reg. 8456, effective June 14, …

Section 276.901 General Requirements The Agency shall send a vehicle emissions test notice to owners of vehicles subject to inspection that shall include the TED and be accompanied by a clear statement from the Agency that, based on vehicle records, the vehicle is subject to insp…

Section 276.902 Vehicle Emissions Test Notice At least 15 days after the beginning of the TED, the Agency shall send a vehicle emissions test notice to the registered owner of the vehicle requesting that the vehicle be tested. This vehicle emissions test notice shall include the …

Section 276.903 Warning Notice (Repealed) (Source: Repealed at 35 Ill. Reg. 11268, effective June 28, 2011)

Section 276.904 Second Warning Notice (Repealed) (Source: Repealed at 20 Ill. Reg. 8456, effective June 14, 1996) SUBPART J: RECIPROCITY WITH OTHER JURISDICTIONS

Section 276.TABLE B Fast-Pass Speed Variation Limits Using Positive Kinetic Energy (PKE) Measurements (Repealed) (Source: Repealed at 35 Ill. Reg. 11268, effective June 28, 2011)

Section 280.101 Preamble and Statutory Authority a) On September 6, 1979, the Pollution Control Board adopted a Final Order in its regulatory proceeding R78-10 which amended its previously adopted particulate emission limitations for steel manufactoring processes. Included in the…