Final Rules - Air Quality Division

The following pages provide final rules related to air quality.

Updated Vehicle Emissions Control Rule (Arizona Administrative Code Title 18, Chapter 2, Article 10)

Summary:
ADEQ received an exemption from the Governor's rulemaking moratorium to rewrite Arizona Administrative Code Title 18, Chapter 2, Article 10. The updated rule:

  • Brings the Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program (VEIP) in line with federal regulations
  • Implements HB 2357 (2005) and HB 2226 (2014) into the rule
  • Allows the VEIP to leverage new technology
  • Codifies VEIP practices that were simplified as a result of process improvements
  • Reduces excessive audits

Arizona’s VEIP is run pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes Title 49, Chapter 3, Article 5. The VEIP has been approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a part of Arizona’s State Implementation Plan (SIP). The VEIP remains an integral part of the Arizona SIP, and a key cog in the state’s ability to meet National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). A VEI program is an “applicable requirement” for the Phoenix carbon monoxide (CO) and ozone planning areas under the EPA’s anti-backsliding provisions.

Article 10  includes documents incorporated by reference | View >

Summary of Rulemaking | View >

Contact:
Jonathan Quinsey
P: 602-771-8193
Email >

Docket Opening:
Submitted 24 AAR 2867 Oct. 12, 2018, to the Secretary of State

Proposed Rulemaking: 24 AAR 2801
Oct. 12, 2018
Rule: Title 18, Chapter 2 | View Notice of Proposed Rulemaking >

Hearings: 
Date: November 1, 2018
Time: 10am-12pm
Location: ADEQ, Room 145
                   1110 W. Washington St.
                   Phoenix, AZ 85007

Close of Comment: Nov. 2, 2018

Governor's Regulatory Review Council (GRRC) Meeting:
Feb. 11, 2019

Final Rulemaking:
Feb. 22, 2019
Rule: Title 18, Chapter 2 | View Notice of Final Rulemaking >

Effective Date: 
June 1, 2019

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