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BAR explores contracted testing network to support pre‑OBD vehicles
Summary
The bureau presented data on a proposed contracted BAR‑97 testing network for model‑year 1976–1995 vehicles and discussed impacts if 1996–1999 vehicles are shifted to OIS testing.
The Bureau of Automotive Repair presented a data‑driven review on a potential contracted testing network to continue emissions testing for pre‑OBD (model‑year 1976–1995) vehicles, citing concerns about station capacity and the shrinking testing market.
Deputy Chief Clay Leek walked advisory members through telephone and survey data, vendor discussions and BAR‑97 test volumes to assess whether a competitively bid contractor could coordinate testing for older vehicles and subcontract with licensed smog stations. BAR said the contracted network concept stems from authority granted in AB 1263 (the bureau’s sunset bill) and would be competitively procured and could include…
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