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Notice: 30666955

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Chapter:

TAMPERING WITH MOTOR VEHICLE AIR POLLUTION CONTROL EQUIPMENT

Overview

RULE:

62-243.500

Certification

PURPOSE:

The proposed rule amendment updates the Department’s certification exemptions within Chapter 62.243, F.S. (Tampering with Motor Vehicle Air Pollution Control Equipment). In the course of the 2025 annual rule review, the Department identified a federal regulation currently referenced in Rule 62-243.500, F.A.C., which is not correctly incorporated by reference. This rulemaking will adopt and incorporate by reference the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regulation at 40 CFR Part 85, Subpart P (Importation of Motor Vehicles and Motor Vehicle Engines), which documents imported nonconforming motor vehicles to be exempt from federal emission control requirements.

SUMMARY:

Elizabeth Rogers, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Air Resource Management, 2600 Blair Stone Road, MS 5500, Tallahassee, Florida, 32399-2400. Telephone: 850-717-9019. E-mail: Elizabeth.Rogers@FloridaDEP.gov
Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, handicap or marital status. Persons who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or persons who require translation services (free of charge) are asked to contact DEP’s Limited English Proficiency Coordinator at 850-245-2118 or LEP@FloridaDEP.gov. If you have a hearing or speech impairment, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 800-955-8771 (TDD) or 800-955-8770 (voice).

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

316.2935, F.S.

LAW:

316.2935, F.S.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

3/20/2026 Vol. 52/55

COMMENTS:

From 3/20/2026 To 4/10/2026 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

Ref-19353 40 CFR Part 85 Subpart P

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