Ohio Would Dump Federal Tailpipe Test

Environment News Service, February, 2005

COLUMBUS, Ohio (ENS) — --> The Ohio EPA has recommended ending the federal tailpipe emissions E-Check program in the Cincinnati and Dayton areas on December 31, 2005.

The state says it is taking the opportunity of ending the unpopular emissions testing program when its 10 year contract with Envirotest Systems expires.

While the air quality has improved in the Cincinnati and Dayton areas, these areas do not meet the new ozone standard. So the Ohio EPA will need to replace E-Check with stronger controls on other types of air pollution sources. The agency has provided a list of options to the state General Assembly that includes emissions reductions from industry, power plants, or consumer products, or the use of cleaner-burning gasoline.

The agency will seek...

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