I have heard by 2006, only Akron and Cleveland area will still be using it, and the state will subsidize the fee so it's "free" for us. There is also a waiver if your car is newer than 4 years old. Then I heard a rumor that in 2008, the testing centers aren't opening their doors anymore so E-Check would be done in Ohio totally. Is any of this true?
So what's the deal with E-Check?
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cheapmiata1600
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From www.ohioecheck.org
Future of E-Check Program Certain with Signing of Budget Bill
Now that Ohios budget bill has been signed, the future of the E-Check program is known. All E-Check program changes will go into effect on January 1, 2006. Motorists whose vehicles are due to be tested in 2005 must continue to comply with the current E-Check testing requirement.
Ohio EPA has received legislative approval to extend the existing E-Check contract with Envirotest Systems for two years only in the Cleveland/Akron area, and exempt vehicles four years old and newer. In addition, motorists in Northeast Ohio will no longer have to pay a test fee beginning in 2006; the tests will be paid for by tobacco settlement funds. Vehicle emissions testing is federally mandated and must be continue in Cleveland and Akron.
The program will end in the Cincinnati and Dayton areas after the current contract expires on December 31, 2005. U.S. EPA is requiring Ohio to have a plan in place to replace the emissions reductions received from the E-Check program in Southwest Ohio by April 1, 2006.
Ohio EPA has identified a number of control measures that are equivalent to E-Check. These control measures include less volatile gasoline, lower evaporating solvents and more efficient spray guns for autobody shops. The draft rules containing these options are available for interested party comments until July 29, 2005. The draft rules can be found on the Web at http://www.epa.state.oh.us/dapc/regs/regs.html. The Agency will then issue a formal proposal and hold a public hearing on the rules.
The E-Check program helped the state meet the old one-hour ozone standard, eliminating 100,000 tons of vehicle emissions annually. Vehicle emissions technology has evolved over the last 10 years, making vehicles today cleaner than they were in the 1990s and reducing the effectiveness of the E-Check program.
cliff notes:
Cleveland and Akron still get echeck. The rest of us can get catless midpipes to go with our headers.
Future of E-Check Program Certain with Signing of Budget Bill
Now that Ohios budget bill has been signed, the future of the E-Check program is known. All E-Check program changes will go into effect on January 1, 2006. Motorists whose vehicles are due to be tested in 2005 must continue to comply with the current E-Check testing requirement.
Ohio EPA has received legislative approval to extend the existing E-Check contract with Envirotest Systems for two years only in the Cleveland/Akron area, and exempt vehicles four years old and newer. In addition, motorists in Northeast Ohio will no longer have to pay a test fee beginning in 2006; the tests will be paid for by tobacco settlement funds. Vehicle emissions testing is federally mandated and must be continue in Cleveland and Akron.
The program will end in the Cincinnati and Dayton areas after the current contract expires on December 31, 2005. U.S. EPA is requiring Ohio to have a plan in place to replace the emissions reductions received from the E-Check program in Southwest Ohio by April 1, 2006.
Ohio EPA has identified a number of control measures that are equivalent to E-Check. These control measures include less volatile gasoline, lower evaporating solvents and more efficient spray guns for autobody shops. The draft rules containing these options are available for interested party comments until July 29, 2005. The draft rules can be found on the Web at http://www.epa.state.oh.us/dapc/regs/regs.html. The Agency will then issue a formal proposal and hold a public hearing on the rules.
The E-Check program helped the state meet the old one-hour ozone standard, eliminating 100,000 tons of vehicle emissions annually. Vehicle emissions technology has evolved over the last 10 years, making vehicles today cleaner than they were in the 1990s and reducing the effectiveness of the E-Check program.
cliff notes:
Cleveland and Akron still get echeck. The rest of us can get catless midpipes to go with our headers.
cheapmiata1600
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You could try calling the Ohio EPA, specifically the Division of Air Pollution Control. Thier phone number is 614-644-2270.
Let us know what you find out.
Let us know what you find out.
cheapmiata1600
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A little update:
Ohio E-Check to End December 31 in Southwest Ohio
The Ohio E-Check program will end in Southwest Ohio after December 31, 2005. All of the testing stations will be closed once the program ends.
Motorists whose vehicles are due for an E-Check test in 2005 are required to be tested before they renew their vehicle registration this year. Stations are open today until 6 p.m., Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Ohio EPA is hearing reports that there is confusion about what happens to motorists whose vehicles are due to be tested in 2005 once it becomes 2006. If a vehicle is due to be tested this year and is not, the owner will be able to renew the vehicle's registration from the Bureau of Motor Vehicles in January without the test. Driving with expired registration is illegal, however.
No E-Check stations will remain open in Southwest Ohio in January to handle stragglers. In addition, Ohio EPA will not require motorists to drive to Northeast Ohio to obtain a test.
Motorists with questions should call Ohio EPA's Mobile Sources Section at (614) 644-3059.
Ohio Motorists to Receive Free
E-Check Vehicle Emission Tests in 2006, 2007;
New Vehicle Exemption Increases
Northeast Ohioans are required to continue getting E-Check vehicle emissions tests for the next two years, but the test will be free. For the next two years, Ohio's E-Check program also will exempt vehicles four years old or newer. That means in 2006, no vehicles from the 2003-2006 model years, including those with transferred ownership, will be tested.
The Ohio General Assembly eliminated the $19.50 testing fee in the budget bill. The test will now be paid for by tobacco settlement funds, eliminating the need for E-Check stations to handle cash. Anyone wishing to test a vehicle when it is not required under Ohio law will need to obtain pre-paid vouchers from Envirotest Systems.
Vehicle emissions testing is federally mandated in the Cleveland/Akron metropolitan area, including Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Portage and Summit counties.
The E-Check program will remain essentially the same. E-Check will be required every other year for vehicles with model years between 1982-2002 in 2006. Even-model-year vehicles must be inspected in even years, and odd-year models will be inspected in odd years. Vehicles five years old and older must also be tested upon change of title. All current waivers, exemptions and extensions will remain the same.
Motorists will continue to take vehicles to the same E-Check testing centers that have been open since 1996. Testing stations will continue to be open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. Stations are closed Sundays and holidays. Motorists may call 1-800-CAR-TEST or visit the Web site at www.ohioecheck.org for additional information about the E-Check program.
Ohio E-Check to End December 31 in Southwest Ohio
The Ohio E-Check program will end in Southwest Ohio after December 31, 2005. All of the testing stations will be closed once the program ends.
Motorists whose vehicles are due for an E-Check test in 2005 are required to be tested before they renew their vehicle registration this year. Stations are open today until 6 p.m., Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Ohio EPA is hearing reports that there is confusion about what happens to motorists whose vehicles are due to be tested in 2005 once it becomes 2006. If a vehicle is due to be tested this year and is not, the owner will be able to renew the vehicle's registration from the Bureau of Motor Vehicles in January without the test. Driving with expired registration is illegal, however.
No E-Check stations will remain open in Southwest Ohio in January to handle stragglers. In addition, Ohio EPA will not require motorists to drive to Northeast Ohio to obtain a test.
Motorists with questions should call Ohio EPA's Mobile Sources Section at (614) 644-3059.
Ohio Motorists to Receive Free
E-Check Vehicle Emission Tests in 2006, 2007;
New Vehicle Exemption Increases
Northeast Ohioans are required to continue getting E-Check vehicle emissions tests for the next two years, but the test will be free. For the next two years, Ohio's E-Check program also will exempt vehicles four years old or newer. That means in 2006, no vehicles from the 2003-2006 model years, including those with transferred ownership, will be tested.
The Ohio General Assembly eliminated the $19.50 testing fee in the budget bill. The test will now be paid for by tobacco settlement funds, eliminating the need for E-Check stations to handle cash. Anyone wishing to test a vehicle when it is not required under Ohio law will need to obtain pre-paid vouchers from Envirotest Systems.
Vehicle emissions testing is federally mandated in the Cleveland/Akron metropolitan area, including Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Portage and Summit counties.
The E-Check program will remain essentially the same. E-Check will be required every other year for vehicles with model years between 1982-2002 in 2006. Even-model-year vehicles must be inspected in even years, and odd-year models will be inspected in odd years. Vehicles five years old and older must also be tested upon change of title. All current waivers, exemptions and extensions will remain the same.
Motorists will continue to take vehicles to the same E-Check testing centers that have been open since 1996. Testing stations will continue to be open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. Stations are closed Sundays and holidays. Motorists may call 1-800-CAR-TEST or visit the Web site at www.ohioecheck.org for additional information about the E-Check program.
