A. Normal Difficulty: Vehicles, which are unable to pass re-inspection, are eligible to obtain a time extension, not to exceed two years, providing the following conditions are met:
(1) Exhaust
Emissions: In order for a motor vehicle to be eligible for a time extension
the owner must: (a) Provide evidence
satisfactory to the Program Manager, that a low emissions tune-up has been
performed by a Certified AIR CARE Technician, to the extent possible
considering engine condition; and repair and replace nonfunctional emissions
control devices.
(b) Provide
evidence that any emissions control devices needed to bring the vehicle into
compliance are not available.
(c)
Petition the Program Manager at the Program Headquarters, provide receipts for
all repair work performed, and list at least the following information in order
to be eligible for consideration: (i) vehicle
VIN number,
(ii) model year and
manufacturer,
(iii) owner's name
and street address,
(iv) valid
driver's license number or any other information or documentation that the
Program Manager may deem necessary; and
(v) identification of where the
re-inspection, tune-up and/or determination was made, including evidence that
critical parts are unavailable if so claimed.
(2) Anti-tampering: In order for a motor
vehicle to be eligible for a time extension, the vehicle must pass all criteria
relative to exhaust emissions for its model year and weight. If the vehicle
cannot pass the exhaust emissions, in order for a motor vehicle to be eligible
for a time extension, the owner must: (a)
Provide evidence that a low emissions tune-up has been performed by a Certified
AIR CARE Technician to the extent possible considering engine condition; repair
and replace nonfunctional emissions control devices.
(b) Provide evidence that any emissions
control devices needed to bring the vehicle into compliance are not
available.
(c) Petition the Program
Manager at the Headquarters, provide receipts for all repair work performed
and list at least the following information in order to be eligible for
consideration: (i) vehicle VIN
number,
(ii) model year and
manufacturer,
(iii) owner's name
and street address,
(iv) valid
driver's license number or...
