N.M. Code R. § 20.11.101.22 Certification of Air Care Technicians

• Library: New Mexico Administrative Code
• Edition: 2023
• Currency: Current through Register Vol. 34, No. 21, November7, 2023
• Citation: N.M. Code R. § 20.11.101.22
• Year: 2023

No person shall represent him or herself as a certified AIR CARE technician without being in possession of a duly authorized and currently valid certificate issued by the Program Manager. Certificates issued under this subsection shall be valid for 12 months unless the Program Manager subsequently requires re-certification sooner for a reason provided below in Subsection B of 20.11.101.22 NMAC.

A. Qualification Requirements for Air Care Technicians:

(1) A person desiring to be certified shall file an application with the Program Manager on forms provided by the Program. All certificates shall be issued by the Program. Before an applicant is granted a certificate, the applicant must demonstrate the general knowledge, skill and competence required by the Program and shall meet the training and testing requirements established by the Program Manager.

(2) The competency test required by this section shall include, but not be limited to, knowledge of the following: (a) how to use a Program-approved emissions systems reference guide, (b) basic understanding of possible causes and effects of timing and air/fuel ratio on emissions, (c) how to perform, when applicable, high altitude adjustments as required by manufacturer's specifications, (d) program requirements applicable to vehicles for which special time extensions may be needed, (e) how to use on board diagnostics, latest shop diagnostic tools and instruments available to automotive emissions technicians, (f) the provisions of the Emissions Control Systems Performance Warranty provided as required by Section 207(b) of the Federal Clean Air Act as it applies to the inspection, (g) the emissions control equipment for 1975 and newer vehicles that are essential to satisfy 20.11.101.12 NMAC, and the ability to recognize equipment which is not necessary to repair or adjust in order to pass a vehicle emissions inspection so the motorist's costs can be kept at a minimum, (h) the regulations and procedures under which the Program operates.

(3) Individuals certified under this subsection shall inform the Program Manager within ten days of any change in legal name, employment status, or current mailing address. Failure to keep the Program Manager informed may be cause for revocation of...