Jack,
All states by the year 2000. A lot of people don't realize the ramifications
of this test, but it is real. Federal highway funding is in jeopardy for the
states that don't
comply. In my experiments and tests on the dyno, something as simple as a
set plugs can drive NOx skyward. One of the safest ways to preclude problems
is to use parts that have an E.O. number (Carb approved). I hate to preach,
but this is scary stuff. If you think tickets are expensive, wait until you
see the fines
issued to people who unknowingly install components an late model vehicles
that are not approved. I really believe we will see the day that we as
individuals are
not allowed to perform ANY maintenance on our vehicles, if we are allowed to
own vehicles at all.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: W. Jack Hilton III [SMTP:hemi@mindspring.com]
> Sent: Monday, August 24, 1998 1:18 PM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: Emmisions testing in GA (specifics)
>
>
> I just got this response from the people that oversee the emmisions
> testing
> in GA .
>
> I thought I would have some fun with them and didn't really expect a
> response at all , but from the looks of this well-rehearsed reply , it
> seems that I am not the first to screw with em .
>
> BTW - After looking at the web site for these leaches , I now know that in
> the Atlanta area if your vehicle is from 1975-1992 , that you have to
> undergo an even tougher test than the newer cars by actually having the
> vehicle strapped to a rolling dyno (kinda like a DynoJet) and have it
> tested under load .
>
> Here are a few things copied directly from the "Clean Air Gistapo" web
> site :
>
> "Older vehicles (over six model years) will get an Acceleration Simulation
> Mode (ASM) test. During this test, the car is secured on rollers that
> allow
> the vehicle to be tested under simulated driving conditions. This more
> comprehensive test allows for a more accurate test of metro Atlanta's
> older
> vehicles."
>
> Here's another goody from the FAQ page !!
>
> "Q.Since the ASM is a more rigorous test, will there be a higher failure
> rate?
>
> A.The EPD says the current testing failure rate -- about 11-15 percent --
> could as much as double under the ASM."
>
> "Q. Why is a tougher test needed?
>
> A.It is necessary to address metro Atlanta's serious ground-level ozone,
> or
> smog, problem. ASM allows for the first time in the metro area the means
> to
> identify excessive NOx emissions, or oxides of nitrogen, commonly found in
> metro Atlanta's older cars. NOx combines with hydrocarbons on hot,sunny
> days to create ground-level ozone pollution contributing to the summertime
> smog in the region."
>
>
> So by the government's OWN admission , the new test will possibly double
> the failure rate of cars 1975-1992 .
>
> Is it just me or does this smell fishy ?
>
> It seems that the tougher test is being specifically targeted at older
> vehicles in the HOPE that they will fail , thus removing the "danger" of
> these older , more polluting vehicles from the roads .
>
> Just a word of warning to those that think they'll never have emmisions
> tests where they are......when you least expect it , they'll have em .
> Until a couple of years ago , we thought that the county we were in was
> safe from the bastiches ! But now , they say that "Metro Atlanta" includes
> not just a couple of counties in the area , but 13 COUNTIES IN NORTH GA !!
>
> "Q. What 13 counties are included in the testing program?
>
> A. If you live in Cherokee, Forsyth, Cobb, Fulton, Gwinnett, Dekalb,
> Paulding, Douglas, Clayton, Rockdale, Henry, Fayette or Coweta counties,
> you have to have your car tested."
>
>
> These F*ckin' people turn my stomach !!
>
> One little glimmer of hope that I saw stated this :
>
> Senior Citizen Exemption:
> Senior Citizens who own a car meeting all of the following criteria may
> qualify for this exemption:
>
> Driven less than 5,000 miles per year.
>
> 10 model years or older
>
> Owner is 65 years of age or older
>
>
> If you do qualify for the Senior Citizens Exemption, you will not receive
> a
> window decal or any other sticker showing that you
> qualified. However, you will receive the necessary paperwork to process
> your registration."
>
> Since my dear ol'Dad is 64 , I have to wait only one more year and then I
> can get an 89 or older car and tell those guys to screw off!!
>
> Anyway , didn't mean to take up your time , bt this sh*t drives me ape
> sh*t .
>
>
> >Date: Mon, 24 Aug 1998 11:11:11 -0400
> >From: GCAF <gcaf@campus.mci.net>
> >Reply-To: gcaf@campus.mci.net
> >Organization: Georgia's Clean Air Force
> >X-Mailer: Mozilla 3.0Gold (Win95; I)
> >To: hemi@mindspring.com
> >Subject: Re: Emmisions testing in GA
> >
> >Jack Hilton wrote:
> >>
> >> Do you guys enjoy being the Gistapo of the 21st Century ?
> >
> >Dear Jack,
> >
> >Georgia's Clean Air Force is contracted with the State of Georgia's
> >Department of Natural Resources, Environmental Protection Division to
> >administer the emissions testing program in the metropolitan Atlanta
> >area. We do not create the rules and regulations of the program. The
> >state legislature following mandates and regulations from the state as
> >well as the federal EPA govern this emissions testing program as well as
> >emissions testing programs in other state. We do work to ensure that
> >proper procedures are followed and that there is adherence to all laws
> >and regulations.
> >
> >If you have encountered a particular problem with the program, we will
> >be happy to investigate the situation for you. You will need to provide
> >details of the situation and a phone number where we can contact you.
> >
> >If you have further questions or need additional information, please
> >contact us again.
> >
> >Thank you,
> >Susan Harris
> >Program Coordinator
> >Georgia's Clean Air Force
> >
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