RULES: Statewide Motor Vehicle Anti-Tampering Program - Early Stakeholder Outreach
Early Stakeholder Outreach - OAC Chapter 3745-80 Statewide Motor Vehicle Anti-Tampering Program
What does OAC Chapter 3745-80 cover?
OAC Chapter 3745-80 contains three rules relating to the prohibition on tampering with or disabling emission control equipment on motor vehicles and the requirements for inspections of vehicles to determine if tampering has occurred. These rules implement a portion of Title II of the Clean Air Act in the state of Ohio. These rules can be found on Ohio EPA’s website for electronic downloading at: https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/epa.ohio.gov/Portals/27/regs/3745-80/3745-80_Complete.pdf
Why are these rules being sent out for Early Stakeholder Outreach?
The first step in the rule-making process is for Ohio EPA to identify that a rule needs to be amended, rescinded, or created. Ohio EPA has added an additional step to ensure stakeholders are brought into the rule process as early as possible. This additional interested party notification and request for information will allow for early feedback before the rule language has been developed by the Agency.
What changes are being considered?
Ohio EPA will be performing a general review of the rules in this chapter to fulfill the requirements of Ohio Revised Code (ORC) 106.03 and 106.31(5-year review). Ohio EPA is not aware of any significant changes that will be required to these rules at this time. Ohio EPA will make various minor changes for clarification, to fix typographical errors, and to meet state and agency formatting standards.
Who will be regulated by these rules?
The rules in OAC Chapter 3745-80 are applicable to all motor vehicles that have emission control equipment.
What is the rulemaking schedule?
After consideration of stakeholder input, Ohio EPA will prepare a draft version of the rules for interested party review and comment.
What input is the Agency seeking?
The following questions may help guide you as you develop your comments.
Should the Agency consider any alternative framework?
What options are available for improving the existing rules?
Are there considerations the Agency should consider when updating the existing rules?
Is there any information or data the Agency should be aware of when developing program concepts or rule language?
Does this regulatory program have a positive impact on your business? Please explain how.
Does this regulatory program have an adverse impact on your business? If so, please identify the nature of the adverse impact (for example, license fees, fines, employer time for compliance).
How can I provide input?
The Agency is seeking stakeholder input on the OAC Chapter 3745-80. When preparing your comments, be sure to:
explain your views as clearly as possible;
describe any assumptions used;
provide any technical information and/or data used to support your views;
explain how you arrived at your estimate for potential burdens, benefits or costs;
provide specific examples to illustrate your views; and
offer alternatives.
Written comments will be accepted through close of business October 29, 2025.
Early Stakeholder Outreach - OAC Chapter 3745-80 Statewide Motor Vehicle Anti-Tampering Program
Written comments will be accepted through close of business October 29, 2025.
For more information, contact Mike Riggleman at michael.riggleman@epa.ohio.gov or (614) 644-3590.
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