N.M. Code R. § 20.11.101.20 Vehicle Pollution Management Program Headquarters

• Library: New Mexico Administrative Code
• Edition: 2023
• Currency: Current through Register Vol. 34, No. 21, November7, 2023
• Citation: N.M. Code R. § 20.11.101.20
• Year: 2023

The Program Manager shall establish and maintain a VPMP headquarters, which shall be an emissions inspection facility, equipped with at least two lanes with Program certified emissions equipment capable of duplicating the idle mode and loaded mode test conducted at the AIR CARE inspection facilities. It shall be staffed with at least two technicians who are ASE certified. The facility shall be operated by the City to provide services to the public and as necessary to facilitate Program responsibilities and administer the provisions of 20.11.101 NMAC. The Headquarters shall have, but not be limited to, the following responsibilities:

A. Provide for non-binding mediation of disputes between vehicle owners and certified AIR CARE inspection facilities, certified AIR CARE inspectors, or certified AIR CARE technicians. If required by the Program Manager, the facility will provide verification at no cost to the person requesting the inspection.

B. Evaluate and issue compliance time extensions for vehicles unable to pass the emissions inspections as provided under the terms of 20.11.101 NMAC.

C. Investigate and maintain records regarding complaints against certified AIR CARE inspection facilities...