| Main Title |
A discussion of possible causes of low failure rates in decentralized I/M programs / |
| Author |
Tierney, Eugene J. ;
Tierney, E. J.
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| CORP Author |
Environmental Protection Agency, Ann Arbor, MI. Technical Support Staff. |
| Publisher |
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Air and Radiation, Office of Mobile Sources, Emission Control Technology Division, Technical Support Staff, |
| Year Published |
1987 |
| Report Number |
EPA-AA-TSS-I/M-87-1 |
| Stock Number |
PB88-102629 |
| OCLC Number |
768120054 |
| Subjects |
Motor vehicles--Motors--Exhaust gas--United States--Measurement ;
Motor vehicles--Inspection--United States ;
Air quality management--United States ;
Motor vehicles--United States--Motors--Maintenance and repair ;
Motor vehicles--Motors--Exhaust gas--Measurement ;
Motor vehicles--Motors--Maintenance and repair ;
Motor vehicles--United States--Motors--Exhaust gas--Measurement
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| Additional Subjects |
Inspection ;
Maintenance ;
Motor vehicles ;
Exhaust emissions ;
Air pollution ;
Air pollution control ;
Fuel consumption ;
Failure ;
Air quality
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| Internet Access |
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| Holdings |
| Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last
Modified |
Checkout
Status |
| ELBD ARCHIVE |
EPA AA-TSS-I/M-87-1 |
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AWBERC Library/Cincinnati,OH |
07/26/2024 |
| ELCD |
EPA AA-TSS-I/M-87-1 |
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NVFEL Library/Ann Arbor, MI |
12/19/2011 |
DISPERSAL |
| NTIS |
PB88-102629 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
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07/26/2022 |
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| Collation |
iv, 26 pages : charts ; 28 cm |
| Abstract |
The report reviews six possible explanations for low reported failure rates in manual, decentralized Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) programs. The report analyzes and discusses random roadside idle survey data, reported I/M program data and data collected during audits of I/M programs. The data indicate that five of the explanations: quality control, fleet maintenance, differences in fleet mix or emission standards, anticipatory maintenance, and pre-inspection repair, do not sufficiently explain low reported failure rates. The report concludes that the major problem contributing to low reported failure rates in decentralized, manual, I/M programs is improper inspections by test station personnel. |
| Notes |
Technical report. "EPA-AA-TSS-I/M-87-1." "January 1987." Cover title. Includes bibliographical references (page 26). |
