This 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 mandates the Department of Environmental Protection to initiate the removal of certain counties from the enhanced vehicle emission inspection and maintenance program within 60 days of the bill's effective date. The counties specified for removal are categorized by class and population based on the most recent Federal decennial census.

Additionally, the bill requires the Department of Environmental Protection to complete and submit the revised implementation plan to the United States Environmental Protection Agency by January 1, 2026. This plan must demonstrate that the listed counties can maintain relevant air quality standards without the emissions reductions from the vehicle inspection program. The Department is also tasked with ensuring compliance with Federal law throughout this process and must notify various legislative committees of the submission. Upon approval of the plan by the EPA, the Secretary of Environmental Protection is required to publish a notice of approval in the Pennsylvania Bulletin. The act is set to take effect in 60 days.

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