PROPOSED MEASURES FOR IN-USE VEHICLES
In addition to setting emission standards for new cars,the World Bank/SEPAstudy highlighted four main areas for controlling emissions in existing vehicles:旾nspection and Maintenance (I/M ):Analysis indicated that creating a well-functioningI/M program could be one of the most cost-effective options considered and one thatcould have a rapid impact.After 2002,a loaded mode test procedure ,the ASMtest,will be adopted for catalyst-equipped vehicles and 100percent of the vehicleswill be required to be tested and 100percent will need to pass the test in orderto be driven.In combination with new vehicle standards ,this I/M program willbetter enable the national NOx targets to be met.
昍etrofit Programs:The study also concluded that national retrofit regulationsshould be issued for two primary reasons:1)to assure that retrofit programsbeing introduced around the country are adequately considering important factorssuch as fuel quality and vehicle maintenance;and 2)to assure that retrofitsactually achieve the claims made by retrofit companies.The final report recommendsthat a performance standard be used as a basis for approving systems.旻uel Programs:The study team also recommended that SEPA should issue regulations regardingthe quality of fuels and fuel additives and enforce these standards and specificationsin the fuel distribution system.昇on-Technical Measures :In addition to technicalmeasures outlined above ,cost-effective ,non-technical measures ,such as trafficcontrols or tax incentives for cleaner vehicles or fuels should also be developed.These typ






