1. Spokane’s Motor Vehicle I/M Program Addressing Environmental Justice While Reducing Tailpipe Emissions August 10, 2004

2. The Problem Auto Emissions Repairs Expensive Low-Income Disproportionately Affected –Drive Older Cars –Limited Funds For Repair/Upkeep –Vehicles More Prone to Failure $150 Waiver Limit Discourages Repairs

3. Program Partners Spokane County Air Pollution Control Authority Spokane Neighborhood Action Programs Washington Department of Ecology ~ 20 Local Certified Repair Shops

4. Program Steps Vehicle Fails Emissions Test Program Brochure Provided to All Owners of Failed Vehicles SNAP Pre-Qualifies as Low Income & Refers Clients to Approved Repair Shops Motor Vehicle Repaired & Re-Tested Shops Invoice SNAP for Repairs

5. Program Details Up to $100 for Emissions System Diagnosis Up to $400 for Repairs State Agency Authorizes Repairs in Excess of $300 State Agency Referees Disputes Over Repairs & Their Cost

6. Program Funding SEPs Through Two Large Civil Settlements With Major Industrial Facilities The Future??? –A “Challenge Grant” to be Matched Through Solicitations of Spokane Area Companies –Beyond???

7. Determining Emissions Credit The Problem –How to translate emission test results from individual motor vehicle repairs into mass emissions reduced? –Before & After Tests Results Yield Pollutant Concentration Data –Actual Emissions Reduced Depend on Subsequent Use of the Motor Vehicle

8. Determining Emissions Credit Source: Calif Smog Check II Evaluation, I/M Review Committee Report, 6/19/00, Appendix D Tables. Emissions Improvement by Model Year Assumption: All Motor Vehicles in the Same Model Year Achieve the Same Average Emission Reduction

9. Program Statistics

10. For More Information... Eric Skelton, Director Spokane County Air Pollution Control Authority 1101 W. College Ave., Suite 403 Spokane, WA 99201 (509) 477-4727 x 121 epskelton@scapca.org