The bill amends Title 75 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, specifically addressing the prohibition on expenditures for the vehicle emission inspection program. A new subsection (h.1) is added to Section 4706, which outlines a revised State implementation plan that the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) must initiate within 60 days of the bill's effective date. This plan involves removing certain counties from the enhanced vehicle emission inspection and maintenance program based on specific population criteria derived from the most recent Federal decennial census.

The bill specifies that the revised implementation plan must be completed and submitted to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) by January 1, 2026. It must demonstrate that the listed counties can maintain relevant air quality standards without the emissions reductions from the vehicle inspection program. Additionally, the DEP is required to comply with federal law during this process and notify various legislative committees of the submission. Upon EPA approval of the plan, the Secretary of Environmental Protection must publish a notice of approval in the Pennsylvania Bulletin. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage.

Statutes/Laws affected:
Printer's No. 100 (Jan 22, 2025): 75-4706
Printer's No. 130 (Jan 28, 2025): 75-4706
Printer's No. 0100: 75-4706
Printer's No. 0130: 75-4706