Requires new motor vehicles to be equipped with motor vehicle pollution control devices in compliance with the National Emission Standards Act; requires the department of health to adopt specific pollution control standards for motor vehicles.

A BILL FOR AN ACT

SECTION 1. Chapter 342, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to part II to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:

"§342B-   Motor vehicle pollution control devices; inspection; emission standards. (a) Beginning January 1, 2006, all new motor vehicles required pursuant to the National Emission Standards Act (42 U.S.C., Secs. 1857f-1 to 1857f-7, inclusive) and the standards and regulations promulgated thereunder to be equipped with motor vehicle pollution control devices shall be equipped with such devices required by that Act.

(b) The motor vehicle pollution control devices under subsection (a) shall be inspected pursuant to part II of chapter 286 and shall be required for issuance of a certificate of inspection.

(c) The director shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 91 as may be necessary for the public health and safety regarding the maximum allowable emissions of pollutants from vehicles upon a highway."

SECTION 2. Section 286-26, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (g) to read as follows:

"(g) The director of transportation shall adopt necessary rules for the administration of inspections, including motor vehicle pollution control devices under section 342B-  , and the issuance of certificates of inspection."

SECTION 3. New statutory material is underscored.

SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.