Trans 131.02(20m)(20m) “Hobbyist vehicle” means a nonexempt vehicle with a hobbyist registration under s. 341.268, Stats. Trans 131.02(22)(22) “Inspection” means the mandatory vehicle emission inspection required by s. 110.20, Stats., consisting of an OBD II inspection. Trans 131.02(24)(24) “Inspection station” means an inspection facility operated by a party under contract with the department for the purpose of conducting vehicle emission inspections required by s. 110.20, Stats. Trans 131.02(25)(25) “Inspector” means the individual who performs the vehicle emission inspection for the contractor or subcontractor. Trans 131.02(28)(28) “Master automotive technician” means a person possessing the highest level of any nationally recognized certification organization for automotive emission-related diagnosis and repair. Trans 131.02(29)(29) “Model year” means the date of manufacture of the original vehicle within the annual production period of the vehicle as designated by the manufacturer, or if a reconstructed or homemade vehicle, the first year of titling. If the manufacturer does not designate a production period, the term “model year” means the calendar year of manufacture. Determination of model year shall be as indicated in the VIN or on the vehicle’s registration documents. Trans 131.02(31)(31) “New vehicle” means a motor vehicle to which the legal title has never been transferred to an ultimate retail purchaser as defined in s. Trans 139.02. Trans 131.02(34)(34) “OBD II” means the on-board diagnostic system installed on 1996 and newer vehicles by the manufacturer that meets the regulations promulgated by the USEPA under 42 USC 7401-7671q. Trans 131.02(34m)(34m) “OBD inspection” or “OBD II inspection” means an emissions related inspection in which the vehicle’s on-board computer is accessed to evaluate the status of the vehicle’s emission control system. Trans 131.02(35)(35) “Performance monitoring” means the system of evaluating automotive repair facilities’ performance by collecting and reporting the repair data as recorded on the vehicle inspection report or as reported electronically, upon performance of the repair. Trans 131.02(36)(36) “Person” means an individual, corporation, association, firm, partnership, joint stock company, public or municipal corporation, political subdivision, the state or any agency thereof, and the federal government. Trans 131.02(37)(37) “Proper” or “properly” means meeting original manufacturer’s equipment standards or the equivalent. Trans 131.02(37m)(37m) “Readiness monitors” means the tests performed internally by a vehicle’s OBD II system that determine if an emission component is ready to be checked by the on-board vehicle computer. Trans 131.02(38)(38) “Recognized automotive emission repair technician” means a person who has received and has proof of formal training in both diagnosis and repair of automotive engines and related systems. Trans 131.02(39)(39) “Recognized repair facility” means a franchised new car dealer or other business with a Wisconsin sales tax number that performs emission repairs as a regular part of its business activities and employs at least one recognized automotive emission repair technician. Trans 131.02(45)(45) “Technical assistance center” means either a separate contractor facility or a portion of an inspection station which, under the direction of a master automotive technician, is equipped to perform both emission inspections and complete diagnostic evaluations of nonexempt vehicles. Trans 131.02(50)(50) “USEPA” means the United States Environmental Protection Agency. Trans 131.02(50m)(50m) “USEPA technical guidance” means the USEPA publication “Performing Onboard Diagnostic System Checks as Part of a Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Program,” dated June, 2001, which is incorporated herein by reference. Any alternative inspection procedures or changes in procedural details shall be approved by the USEPA administrator prior to use. Trans 131.02 NoteNote: Copies are on file with the Legislative Reference Bureau and the Attorney General’s office. These procedures are available in published form from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Bureau of Field Services, P. O. Box 7909, Room 253, Madison, WI 53707-7909 and can be accessed on the internet at http://www.epa.gov/otaq/regs/im/obd/r01015.pdf. Trans 131.02(51)(51) “Van” means a motor vehicle constructed on a truck chassis, or indicated as a truck on the manufacturer’s statement of origin, with a completely enclosed driver and cargo compartment useable as a cargo carrying vehicle or as a passenger vehicle depending upon equipment.