Gateway Vehicle Inspection Program Update Leanne Tippett Mosby July 5, 2007

Background Current program authorized by statute in 1994 to replace decentralized BAR90 program. Numerous delays. Began operation in Contract expires September 1, SIP was due June hour maintenance plan flexibility.

Why is the program changing? Very unpopular with large number of citizens and legislators. Primary complaint: inconvenience of having to make 2 stops for safety and emissions. OBD II much easier to oversee in a decentralized scenario than idle testing. Shrinking population of 95 & older.

Timeline Summer/Fall 2005 conducted I/M Summit. Fall/Winter 2005 assisted in crafting legislation. Legislative Session Senate Bill 583. Summer/Fall began rulemaking, developed RFP. May 30, contract awarded to SysTech International.

SysTech International Will provide database management and equipment for testing. Has contracts in CT, NY (City Taxi and Limousine Commission), OR, RI, TN (Nashville and Memphis), UT (Salt Lake County) and WA. Contract effective from May 29 until Sept. 1, Options for one one-year or one two-year extension.

GCAP vs. GVIP GCAP Centralized network. Rapid Screen. Covers rolling 25 MY gasoline-powered. No diesels. 2 newest MY exempt. OBD II, I/M 240, idle. Franklin Co. idle testing. GVIP Decentralized. No remote sensing pgm. Covers 96 & newer gasoline. 97 & newer diesel. 4 newest MY exempt.** OBD II only. Uniform throughout area. (**unless over 40K miles at 2 year safety inspection. Also exempt if driven <12K/2 years.)

Costs For shops: $2,495 for basic equipment, $3.45 per test transaction fee paid to SysTech. $2.50 to MDNR for oversight. $100 for license. For motorists: Cost of test did not increase --$24. Waivers: $450 for most motorists, $400 (EPA approved parts) for self-repairers, $200 for those on government assistance.

Fraud Prevention Real time exchange of inspection data with Department of Revenue allows paperless registration verification Comprehensive database will provide the state with accurate information about inspection and repair patterns Fraud-resistant inspection equipment and VID features will give state the information necessary to prevent fraudulent inspections Inspectors will use a fingerprint scanner to begin vehicle inspection process, allowing state to accurately identify inspectors

Recent and Imminent Activities June 2007: SysTech, MDNR, MSHP held series of 3 seminars to introduce program to repair shops. Over 700 attendees! Several hundred shops have signed up. Training and equipment deployment will take place in August. New program start date: September 4 (after Labor Day.)

Public Information Campaign Work performed by in house staff. Website for motorists and repair shops: Public service announcements available. Still to come -- media advertisements getting the word out to motorists about the changes.