Trans 131.14(2)(a)(a) The owner or lessee of a nonexempt vehicle that fails the remote sensing test shall have an emission inspection within 45 days of notification of a remote sensing test failure.

Trans 131.14(2)(b)(b) Vehicles that fail the remote sensing test, but are scheduled to receive an emission inspection required under s. 110.20 (6), Stats., within 90 days of remote sensing test failure, or for which temporary exemptions will expire within 30 days of remote sensing test failure, shall receive notification of the remote sensing test failure but are exempt from the inspection requirements of s. 110.20 (9) (g), Stats.

Trans 131.14(2)(c)(c) Vehicles that have a valid emission inspection waiver at the time of remote sensing test failure are exempt from the inspection requirements of s. 110.20 (9) (g), Stats.

Trans 131.14(3)(3) Scope and nature of remote sensing test. The test shall consist of using an open-path infrared sensor to measure the concentration of one or more of the following pollutants present in the vehicle’s exhaust:

Trans 131.14(3)(a)(a) Hydrocarbons.

Trans 131.14(3)(b)(b) Carbon monoxide.

Trans 131.14(3)(c)(c) Carbon dioxide.

Trans 131.14(3)(d)(d) Oxides of nitrogen.

Trans 131.14(4)(4) Emission standards. Vehicles that exceed the standards shown in Table 1 shall fail the remote sensing test:

Trans 131.14 NoteNote: Changes to these standards may occur either if the USEPA establishes remote sensing standards or if the department’s program evaluation indicates that modifications should occur to identify more accurately gross polluting vehicles.

Trans 131.14(5)(5) Vehicle inspection notice. The contractor shall mail a vehicle inspection notice to the owner or lessee of vehicles that fail a remote sensing test conducted under this section. The vehicle inspection notice shall be mailed to the owner’s or lessee’s address indicated on the department’s registration database. The vehicle inspection notice shall include all of the following:

Trans 131.14(5)(a)(a) Remote sensing test serial number.

Trans 131.14(5)(b)(b) Date, location and time of the remote sensing test.

Trans 131.14(5)(c)(c) License plate number.

Trans 131.14(5)(d)(d) VIN.

Trans 131.14(5)(e)(e) Emission remote sensing test results and standards for the vehicle.

Trans 131.14(5)(f)(f) Instructions indicating that the report, together with the vehicle, shall be brought to any inspection station or other authorized inspection facility to receive an inspection as required under s. Trans 131.14 (2), if required.

Trans 131.14(5)(g)(g) Information describing the remote sensing test.

Trans 131.14(5)(h)(h) Explanation of both the legal requirements and registration penalties for failure to comply with an inspection notice.

Trans 131.14(5)(i)(i) Other information that the department may decide to include to improve understanding of the remote sensing test.

Trans 131.14(6)(a)(a) All equipment utilized for remote sensing emission measurement shall be calibrated and maintained according to the manufacturer’s specifications or as superseded by contract.

Trans 131.14(6)(b)(b) Remote sensing equipment, personnel and procedures shall be subject to periodic audits by the department under s. Trans 131.11.

Trans 131.14 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, June, 1993, No. 450, eff. 7-1-93; r. and recr. Register, April, 1996, No. 484, eff. 5-1-96; CR 07-114: am. (1), (2) (a), (4) and (5) (f) Register June 2008 No. 630, eff. 7-1-08; CR 10-088: am. (3) (title) and (5) (a), (b) and (e) Register December 2010 No. 660, eff. 1-1-11.

Trans 131.15(1)(1) General. The department, through its emission inspection contractor, shall both collect emission repair data and inform the public and automotive repair industry regarding repair efficacy.

Trans 131.15(2)(2) Data collection. Whenever a nonexempt vehicle receives a reinspection, the contractor shall collect the following emission repair information from the vehicle inspection report as required by s. Trans 131.03 (11):