The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has urged members of both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives to include a new emissions testing requirement in global warming legislation that is expected this fall.
Currently, federal law does not require states to use the vehicle emissions testing programs. Emissions testing is required only in areas that have had problems meeting health-based air quality standards. The current standard, however, does not account for cars, where emissions tests are not required, driving through and polluting areas that have more stringent air quality standards.
The two types of emissions tests offered today are the basic tailpipe test and the more advanced OBD II test. Commenting on the tests, Robert L. Redding, ASA's
Washington, DC representative, said that the ASA "supports both traditional tailpipe and OBD testing.... ASA would like to encourage Congress to consider mandatory federal vehicle emissions testing as part of the effort to develop global warming legislation this fall."
The ASA is asking all its members to contact their members of Congress to urge them to include emissions testing requirements in potential climate change bills this fall. To send a letter in favor of this action, visit ASAs legislative website, www.TakingTheHill.com, and click on "Legislative Alert Center" to access the letter.
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