Opportunity
Federal Register #EPA-R04-OAR-2025-0305
EPA Review of North Carolina SIP Revision to Remove Vehicle Emissions Testing in 19 Counties
Posted
May 08, 2026
Respond By
June 08, 2026
Identifier
EPA-R04-OAR-2025-0305
NAICS
926120
This opportunity involves a proposed regulatory action by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding North Carolina's State Implementation Plan (SIP): - Government Buyer: - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - North Carolina Division of Air Quality (NCDAQ) as the submitting state agency - Scope of Action: - Proposal to approve North Carolina's request to remove the vehicle inspection and maintenance (I/M) program from the SIP for 19 counties - Affects the following counties: Alamance, Buncombe, Cabarrus, Cumberland, Davidson, Durham, Franklin, Forsyth, Gaston, Guilford, Iredell, Johnston, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, New Hanover, Randolph, Rowan, Union, and Wake - Involves removal of regulatory requirements for vehicle emissions testing in these counties - Specific rules to be removed: 15A NCAC 02D, Section .1000 Motor Vehicle Emission Control Standards - Products/Services: - No products or services are being procured; this is a regulatory approval process - Unique/Notable Requirements: - EPA's analysis confirms that removing the I/M program will not interfere with air quality attainment or Clean Air Act requirements - No OEMs or vendors are involved, as this is not a procurement action
Description
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of North Carolina, through the North Carolina Division of Air Quality (NCDAQ), on October 1, 2024. The revision seeks to remove North Carolina's vehicle inspection and maintenance (I/M) program from North Carolina's SIP which covers 19 counties. EPA is proposing to approve this change as it will not interfere with any applicable requirement concerning attainment and reasonable further progress or any other applicable requirement of the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act). Comments on this proposed rule must be received on or before June 8, 2026.