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1. Georgia s Clean Air Force Station Owner Presentation Presentation Topics L niihi to GCAF the and o Whatis GCAF Testing Procedures Violations and EPD Enforcement I M Rules and Regulations How to Identify and Report Fraud Allow At Least One Month to Open Your Station Station Requirements Facility Requirements Insurance Electronic Certificates E Certs Inspector Training Emissions Equipment Certification Audit O O O O O O O O Oo 0 Ongoing Manager Responsibilities o Managerial Functions on Analyzer Gas Analyzer System GAS Access Codes Always Be Prepared for an Audit Updating Information Ongoing Compliance Fleet and Mobile Stations Public Outreach o Required Documents and Signs o Improving Repairs o Industry Advisory Board IAB Scenarios to Consider O O Clean Air Force Slide 2 Introduction to GCAF and EPD DEPT OF NATURAL RESOURCES Clean Air Force GEORGIA Clean Air Force Slide 3 e Georgia s Clean Air Force GCAF is the partnership with the Georgia Environmental Protection Division EPD to manage the state s Vehicle Emissions Inspection and Maintenance I M Program e The purpose of the program is to improve air quality in the 13 non attainment counties in Georgia e Inspection stations in Georgia are independently owned and operated e Each year approximately 2 9 million vehicles are tested e We hav
2. e Be aware that an inspector or station owner whose license has been revoked cannot reapply for a license for at least two 2 years from the date of revocation o After the two years a new application may be submitted It will be sent to the EPD for review and it may or may not be accepted e Eventhough you may have already bought an existing station you CANNOT operate this station You must submit an application in your name and recertify the station via the new owner certification process o All applications will be sent to EPD for review Clean Air Force Slide 20 Clean Air Force Facility Requirements e Read the Inspection Facility Requirements in the New Station Packet e You must have for your station which includes 1 A for the GAS unit This cannot be shared with a fax machine credit card machine or anything else 2 A for daily business to receive phone calls from motorists GCAF and the EPD e You must have a designated safe waiting area from which motorists can have a clear view of their emissions tests being performed If a clear view is not possible you must install a closed circuit TV CCTV e You must ensure a safe environment for your customers Clean Air Force OFOHCILA PNVELOMMPNTAL PR Slide 22 Insurance Requirements e The type of insurance needed for an emissions station depends on the types of vehicles you can test stations with no dynamometer must prov
3. Opening A Station 3 SCENARIO DEDICATED PHONE LINE The GCAF auditor arrives to perform the Certification Audit and notices a fax machine or credit card machine is connected to the phone line used by the analyzer e No other devices can share the GAS units dedicated line e The station will not pass the Certification Audit until the analyzer has its own permanent dedicated line Other devices must be disconnected and removed from the GAS phone line eSplitters are not allowed Clean Air Force OFOMCLA FHVINOMRAFMTAL Slide 60 Scenario to Consider Before Opening A Station 4 SCENARIO INSURANCE During a regular audit the GCAF auditor notices the posted Certificate of Insurance is out of date eThe station may be subject to enforcement action unless GCAF receives a copy of the current Certificate of Insurance Stations should scan and email the current certificate to GCAF in order to be brought back into compliance e GCAF recommends you designate GCAF as a certificate holder for your insurance policy to automatically be notified of the renewal each year lt is also your responsibility to send GCAF updated insurance information annually Contact GCAF for additional information Remember a copy of the station s Certificate of Liability Insurance must be submitted to GCAF when applying to become a new station AND every two years when renewing your station license As a good business practic
4. Slide 56 Scenarios to Consider BEFORE Opening A Station Scenario to Consider Before Opening A Station 1 SCENARIO SITE DRAWING GCAF receives a site drawing showing one emissions testing bay the analyzer equipment and a waiting room where customers can safely view the emissions test as it is being performed However the GCAF auditor arrives to perform the Certification Audit and finds there are two bays between the Viewing Area and the testing bay and there is no clear view of the test e The station owner will be required to install closed circuit television CCTV monitoring or convert the bay nearest the Viewing Area into the testing bay and or otherwise provide a viewing area next to the testing bay e The station will not pass the Certification Audit until one of these options is implemented eTo move your GAS unit from its certified location within your stat see slide 10 Clean Air Force Slide 58 Scenario to Consider Before Opening A Station 2 SCENARIO STATION ANALOG PHONE NUMBER The GCAF auditor arrives to perform the Certification Audit and notices the station business phone is a cell phone The business voice line must be a regular phone line Cell phones are not permitted The station will not pass the certification audit until a regular phone line has been installed Clean Air Force OFOHCILA PNVEOMMPNTAL PR Slide 59 Scenario to Consider Before
5. o Inspectors will be fined suspended revoked or charged criminally for fraudulent tests performed using their ID and or access code Continued Clean Air Force Slide 38 Access Codes e This access code is permanently assigned to the inspector It can only be changed with the approval of the EPD s Enforcement Group o A valid reason to change a code is necessary o The inspector requesting the change must provide a sworn affidavit stating he she has not provided the access code to others and has not performed improper or fraudulent tests e lf an inspector forgets their access code they must visit the GCAF Central office and bring their driver s license or state ID access codes will not be provided over the phone Clean Air Force Slide 39 Always Be Prepared for a GCAF Audit Scheduled 5 Gas Audit The GCAF auditor may arrive very early in the morning If you are not ready for the audit you will be rescheduled and your name will be placed at the bottom of the list To prepare warm up the analyzer in morning when you open for business and keep it on throughout the day You must maintain an ample supply of calibration gas and other supplies e Inspectors must wear their ID badges while performing inspections e You should keep all the required testing manuals the current and valid business license the station certificate and the insurance certificate readily available pre
6. AF sic assistance at 1 800 449 2471 and request a Close out Audit Clean Air Force Slide 10 I M Rules and Regulations e During the Emissions Inspector Certification Training you will be given an Emissions Inspector Certification manual e The I M Rules and Regulations can also be found on GCAF s web site www cleanairforce com under the Station tab e Print a copy of the rules and regulations read them and keep them available for your reference e A station owner shall be responsible for all emissions inspections conducted at their station and be responsible for providing adequate oversight to ensure the station and inspectors comply with the requirements of the I M Act and DNR Rules Clean Air Force OFOHCILA PNVELIOMMPNTAL PR Slide 11 How to Identify and Report Fraud If you see any of the following please correct the situation or promptly report it to GCAF Station Assistance at 1 800 449 2471 option 2 Reports can be anonymous e The green master pass cap or an alternate cap is attached to the gas cap tester at all times e A notebook or small pieces of a paper with VINs on them are around the analyzer e An inspector is not wearing his her ID badge while performing a test e Numerous tests are being performed after business hours or when the station owner or manager Is off site TIP Review the test history using the Dashboard tools to determine if any tests were performed outside
7. GCAF receives and processes the renewal paperwork Both documents must be current and valid at all times and on file with GCAF In addition the insurance document must be available and the business license must be posted at the station Examples of changes include a change in your station telephone number zip code management station status etc Continued Clean Air Force Slide 42 Information Updates INSPECTOR e To have a new inspector added to your analyzer submit an Inspector Add Delete Form e Inspectors must inform GCAF within 30 days if their physical or mailing address or personal telephone number has changed DNR Rule 391 3 20 09 2 n to comply submit a new Inspector Certification Application online DNR Rule 391 3 20 09 2 n e Failure to comply with any of the above is a violation of the I M Rules and Regulations and a Notice of Violation NOV may be issued Clean Air Force OFOHCILA PNVELOMMPNTAL PR Slide 43 Ongoing Station Compliance e Your insurance must be current and valid at all times and updated annually e You must maintain a valid business license at all times e Your analyzer s have the most recent software version and vehicle reference table VRT Your active analyzers must be on file with GCAF it is your responsibility to notify GCAF not more than 10 days after you stop using an analyzer or if you recently purchased a new analyzer Start by callin
8. Specified Causes of Loss includes fire theft explosion vandalism etc Clean Air Force Slide 27 Analyzer Electronic Certificates E Certs e An E Cert is used by your analyzer for every paid test o You must charge between 10 and 25 for an emissions inspection e Stations will purchase E Certs on the GCAF Station Dashboard User name and credentials will be provided when the stations receives conditional approval e New stations must purchase a minimum of 200 E Ceris o A block of 200 E Certs costs 804 Existing stations must purchase a minimum of 100 E Certs o A block of 100 E Certs costs 402 e E Certs are assigned to analyzers and can be done so in blocks of 50 per analyzer LA e Station owners will manage their E Cert supply and station 29ST accounting with the Dashboard tools GEORGIA S Clean Air Force Contfinued Slide 28 Analyzer Electronic Certificates E Certs Ordering E Certs eThere are two methods for ordering and paying for E Certs both utilize E commerce on the Dashboard which o Allows secure access for station owners to manage station accounting and order E Certs 24 hours a day 7 days a week o Requires the station owner to have internet access and an email address You can pay for E Certs by having funds deducted securely from your checking account using the ACH method or pay with a credit card MasterCard and Visa only Checks are not accepted Continue
9. ction you must even if the check engine light is on o No Pass No Pay is not allowed e A motorist is allowed for every paid test if the motorist returns to the original station within 30 days Aborting a test is only allowed for a few reasons including safety precautions and RPM range Clean Air Force OFOHCILA PNVELIOMMPNTAL PR Slide 7 Violations and EPD Enforcement e lf you do not perform an emissions inspection for 90 days and you do not request a close out your GAS unit will be taken off line Stations must receive a passing audit to re activate a GAS unit e Stations that are active are required by law to perform inspections Failure to do so can result in station license suspension revocation and or monetary penalty e Inspector access codes are strictly confidential Station owners cannot demand inspectors to provide their access code This scenario can result in both the inspector and the station owner having legal action taken against them and could result in the Continued Clean Air Force Slide 8 Violations and EPD Enforcement e A station certificate is not transferable to a new owner Failure to close out a station is a violation of state law and could result in monetary penalties against the person or corporation to whom the license was issued Even if a person no longer owns a station a penalty can still be applied e Stations and inspectors who have had their licenses re
10. d Ge GEORGIA S Clean Air Force Slide 29 Analyzer Electronic Certificates E Certs Ordering E Certs by ACH DRAFT from your CHECKING ACCOUNT PISI om me PROS form from the website y S force com Stations tab Complete the form scan copy of a deposit slip or canceled check upload the form and scanned copy of the deposit slip with your application so your account can be created You will receive a confirmation email from GCAF after your account is established with instructions on how to place an order From that point forward you will be able to order certificates from the GCAF Station Dashboard without having to enter your banking information each time Continued Ce an Air F Force Slide 30 Analyzer Electronic Certificates E Certs Ordering E Certs and paying by CREDIT CARD MasterCard or Visa only e Complete the E Cert order form on the GCAF Station Dashboard eSelect the Credit Card method of payment e You will be required to enter your credit card information each time you place an order using this method Continued Clean Air Force Slide 31 Inspector Training Prior to enrolling in inspector training the individual s Inspector Certification Application must be completed and submitted online with all required documentation attached e Space for inspector training is limited therefore students who are scheduled must attend e A stude
11. e a copy of your current valid Certificate of Liability Insurance should be kept near your analyzer so it is easily accessible to the EPD and GCAF auditors Clean Air Force Slide 61 Thank you for helping Georgia breathe a little easier
12. e identified and cleaned up more than 1 5 million heavy polluting vehicles since the program started in 1996 e To learn more about GCAF o Visit our web site www cleanairforce com o Contact GCAF Station Assistance at 1 800 449 2471 option 2 Clean Air Force Slide 4 Purpose of This Presentation e To expedite the station startup process e To inform station owners of the program requirements and their oversight responsibilities per I M Act and DNR Rule 391 3 20 09 2 i o A station owner shall be responsible for all emissions inspections conducted at their station and be responsible for providing adequate oversight to ensure the station and inspectors comply with the requirements of the program e To educate station owners about ongoing maintenance and managerial functions within the analyzer software e To assist station owners with identifying and reporting fraudulent activity Clean Air Force Slide 5 Station Owner Accountability Opening and operating an emissions inspection station is a more complex process than simply installing equipment and ordering analyzer certificates The Georgia Motor Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Act and DNR rules always take precedence over any other guidance WE G EORGIA S Clean Air Force Slide 6 Testing Procedures e ifa vehicle is presented for an initial test it must be tested o When a vehicle is presented for an initial inspe
13. ferably at the analyzer e Repair forms must be in good order and in one location that is easily accessible to the GCAF auditor GEORGIA S Continued Clean Air Force Slide 40 Always Be Prepared for a GCAF Audit e You must ensure your inspector has a contact phone number for the station owner in case of emergency or for assistance with locating required documenis for the GCAF auditor e Be sure you have the current required gas cap adapters and manuals visit www stant com or www Waekon com for details e Station owners are accountable for program violations conducted under all Inspector IDs assigned to their station including former employees e Check VIRs regularly to ensure the print is legible and the station information including the phone number is correct and legible e Iffor any reason you cannot perform a test post a closed sign in view of the motoring public e Provide station employees with your phone number in case a GCAF a has questions about your license or business GEORGIA S Clean Air Force Slide 41 Information Updates STATION The original certificate must be displayed at your station e Atleast one month prior to your certificate s expiration you must submit an online with a copy of your current insurance certificate Mark your calendars If your renewal application is not received before your certificate expires your station will not be able to test until
14. g GCAF Station Assistance at 1 800 449 2471 to request a station Close out Audit The analyzer must remain at the certified location and the analyzer phone line and electrical power must remain active until GCAF performs the Close out Audit DNR Rule 391 3 20 10 b Continued GEORGIA S S m Air Force Slide 44 Ongoing Station Compliance e Ifthe post office changes your zip code you must update your zip code and other station information if necessary to ensure all information on file with GCAF is accurate e Your station and inspector certifications must be renewed before they expire stations and inspectors with expired certifications will be locked out from testing so be sure to mark your calendar Clean Air Force Slide 45 Fleet and Mobile Stations Clean Air Force Slide 46 Fleet Stations e Fleet stations cannot perform any public testing Clean Air Force Slide 47 Mobile Stations e You must have an existing regular testing station before you can add a mobile testing unit e Mobile testing units cannot perform any public testing when testing away from the base e All tests must be uploaded within 72 hours from the time they were performed e A mobile testing schedule must be emailed to the GCAF Audit Team at least 24 hours before you perform the tests e lf you are temporarily using a mobile unit as the base station the unit must be connected to the
15. ges resulting from legally negligent conduct Clean Air Force OFOHCLA PNVELOMMPNTAL PR Slide 25 Garage Liability Insurance What is Garage Liability Insurance e Garage liability insurance is purchased by someone who owns any of the following an OBD ASM station a repair shop or some other auto service center elt typically covers liability for the premises and operations products and completed operations elt covers automobiles owned by the business but not customers cars left in the care of the shop All ASM stations must show a limit of Garage Liability It should state eThe words Garage Liability may be printed under General Liability under Other or under Garage Liability and the dollar limit printed under Limits Simply checking a box indicating that the insurance includes garage li NDA unacceptable GEORGIA S Clean Air Force Slide 26 Garage Keeper s Insurance What is Garage Keeper s Insurance e Garage keeper s insurance is usually sold with garage liability policies but eThe insured must select a monetary limit for each station location e Coverage provides protection against damage to a customer s vehicle depending on the insured s legal liability Three categories of coverage Comprehensive Specified Cause of Loss and Collision or Overturn o Comprehensive does not cover collision or overturn of customer s vehicles o
16. ide proof of a minimum of 10 000 General Liability coverage as required in the DNR Rule 391 3 20 09 2 k ASM stations must show a limit of Garage Liability or Garage Owners Liability AND the Garage Keepers endorsement or equivalent liability coverage The rules and regulations state the insurance certificate must show a limit of the Garage Liability The words Garage Liability may be printed under General Liability under Other or under Garage Liability and the dollar limit printed under Limits Simply checking a box indicating that the insurance includes garage liability is unacceptable Continued Clean Air Force Slide 23 Insurance Requirements e Your Certificate of Liability Insurance must be renewed annually e Asa good business practice a copy of your current valid Certificate of Liability Insurance should be kept near your analyzer thus easily accessible to the EPD and GCAF auditors e A list of some insurance providers is located in the New Station Application Packet however you are not restricted to just these insurance providers _ Continued Clean Air Force Slide 24 Liability Insurance What is Liability Insurance e Liability Insurance is a type of insurance used to cover the risk of incurring legal liability to paying monetary damages e Such insurance guarantees financial protection to an insured party who might be required to pay dama
17. ir Force Slide 53 GAS Messages GEORGIA ANALYZER SYSTEM GAS MESSAGES e Important messages are sent to you via the analyzer The messages advise your inspectors to print and post the message as soon as they are received o For assistance with performing a data file refresh contact your analyzer equipment manufacturer e GCAF and the EPD require you to keep all GAS messages for quick reference e Email GCAF at info cleanairforce com if you would like to receive GAS messages via email Clean Air Force OFOHCILA PNVELIOMMPNTAL PR Slide 54 Improving the Accuracy of Emissions Repairs e RepairWatch E news is a quarterly newsletter emailed to station owners and inspectors o The newsletter includes emissions repair fips o To begin receiving this newsletter email GCAF at Clean Air Force Slide 55 Industry Advisory Board IAB e Station owners are invited and encouraged to attend IAB meetings e The IAB is comprised of inspection station owners stakeholders and representatives from the public sector e The IAB meets quarterly to discuss policies and procedures in Georgia s I M Program and is open to all station owners and emissions inspectors Please attend e IAB meetings are held at the GCAF offices or EPD as noted on the GCAF website e For additional information and meeting schedules please contact the current IAB chairman listed on the GCAF website Clean Air Force
18. nalyzer e Always refer to the User Manual from your Equipment Manufacturer e Review Certificate Inventory This displays the number of certificates currently remaining in inventory to receive GAS messages vehicle reference table VRT updates inspector information updates and E Certs that were ordered Contact your EM for directions on how to perform a Data File Refresh if necessary e Station Fee Maintenance Allows the station manager to set the paid test fee between 10 to 25 which must be posted on the state certified sign e Certificate Status Report Allows station operators to order a report about the following The number of certificates ordered used The current inventory of certificates held by the station Other information needed by the operator to perform accounting and other functions at the station Clean Air Force Slide 37 Access Codes e Each inspector has a unique five 5 digit access code they must enter in order to perform emissions tests e The access code is printed on the tear off portion of the Inspector Certificate which is mailed to the inspector s home address upon certification e Inspectors should protect this number and memorize it o Sharing the access code is a violation of the I M Rules and Regulations o Noone is allowed to ask for an inspector s access code o Inspectors are accountable for any inspections performed under their ID and access code
19. ness license o Current W 9 for the business o A copy of the station s Certificate of Liability Insurance o Site Plan Drawing If you are an ALL VEHICLES WELCOME station your insurance should show a limit dollar amount of garage liability and show the garage keeper s endorsement to your garage liability insurance If you are a 1996 AND NEWER VEHICLES ONLY station you need liability insurance only o Photo ID Driver s License State ID e Applications are processed in the order received and are reviewed by EPD There is an extensive administrative process required to activate a station which includes conducting a station history investigation Continued Clean Air Force Slide 18 Allow At Least One Month to Open A Station DETAILS sd ei of Dashboard credentials allows you to submit an E Certs order 1 andai perform inspections until you pass a final Certification udit Ifyou are not an inspector or do not have one schedule Inspector Certification Training You must have at least one certified inspector to open a station 5 GCAF will provide your station numbers upon conditional approval 6 Prepare equipment and designate a waiting area 7 GCAF will schedule and conduct your Certification Audit 8 Once your station passes the audit you will receive 9 Receive Certificate of Authorization and E Certs now you may begin performing inspections Clean Air Force Slide 19 Be Aware
20. nt who does not attend their scheduled class and does not provide at least 48 hours notice of non attendance must wait 60 days until the station manager can reschedule the student for class o If the students absence was due to an emergency the student can provide GCAF with a copy of a doctor s note or a police report in an effort to reschedule earlier than 60 days from the originally scheduled date GEORGIA S Continued Clean Air Force Slide 32 Inspector Training e New inspector class is two 2 days Re certification class is one 1 day e Inspectors must be re certified every two 2 years Inspectors are responsible for ensuring that their licenses do not expire The expiration date is located on the inspector ID badge Mark your calendar e GCAF has two training sites GCAF Central and GCAF North e Class begins promptly at 9 a m Students must arrive by 8 30 a m to ensure entry into the class e During inclement weather watch WSB TV for GCAF and or EPD closings GCAF will be closed if the Georgia EPD is closed Clean Air Force Sle E Emissions Testing Equipment e To order equipment contact any or all of the four 4 Georgia Certified Equipment Manufacturers EMs about which equipment is best for you e Your equipment must be purchased or leased have all required accessories and be installed before your Certification Audit e For ongoing assistance with operating and maintaining your analy
21. of posted business hours Continued Clean Air Force Slide 12 How to Identify and Report Fraud e Anemployee is using another inspector s ID to perform tests TIP Review the test history using Dashboard tools to determine if any tests were performed by your inspector when not scheduled to work e You notice one car on the dynamometer but the probe is in the tailpipe of another e Younotice a discrepancy in the number of E Certs used and the number of tests for which you received payment on e Tests are being performed but the analyzer is not calibrated TIP Know how to calibrate your analyzer and check it often e The same vehicle is in the test bay for a very long time Clean Air Force Slide abe Allow At Least One Month to Clean Air Force f p s Slide 14 Allow At Least One Month to Open A Station O 1 14 1 Complete the Mandatory Station Owner Presentation on the GCAF website www cleanairforce com 2 Order equipment and obtain the correct insurance for your station 3 Complete Required materials information checklist for station 4 Submit a complete and accurate application online upload the required documentation and being your inspector certification process 5 Receive conditional approval to proceed with station preparation This includes receiving your Dashboard credentials and submit your E Certs order 6 Prepare your station and equipment ens
22. phone line just as the base unit must be Clean Air Force OFOHCILA PNVELIOMMPNTAL PR Slide 48 Clean Air Force Required Documents Q amp A Brochures e Question and Answer G amp A brochures for the current year must be displayed and available to the public at all times e You may order up to 250 brochures 50 brochures per pack at one time by calling GCAF Station Assistance at 1 800 449 2471 option 2 You should receive the order in approximately one week There is no charge for brochures e You cannot order brochures until your station is certified The GCAF auditor will give you a few brochures upon performing the Certification Audit Be sure to place your order prompily e Spanish Q amp A brochures are also available Clean Air Force Slide 50 Required Documents Posters e A GCAF Motorists Rights Poster must be posted in view for the public at all times e The GCAF auditor performing your Certification Audit will provide you with your first poster e Additional posters cost 10 and can be purchased at the GCAF Central or GCAF North office by money order made payable to Applus e Replacement inspector ID badges cost 25 and can be purchased at the GCAF Central office by money order made payable to Applus Clean Air Force Slide 51 Required Documents RepairWatch GCAF produces two emissions repair reports quarterly 1 e This report booklet must be dis
23. played and available to the public at all times e ltincludes a list of qualified emissions repair shops that have reported a pass rate of 80 or better on retest e This report is generated by using the repair facility phone number on Emission Repair Form e For details visit the GCAF Web site www cleanairforce com 2 The Facility Summary Report OPTIONAL FOR DISPLAY e This reportis posted each quarter on the GCAF website e Repair facility owners managers can acquire access to view their online reports by contacting GCAF Station Assistance at info cleanairforce com or 1 800 449 2471 option 2 Clean Air Force OFOHCILA PNVELOMMPNTAL PR Slide 52 Required Station Signage 7 including proper information layout font and colors If the sign does not Meet specifications your station will fail the audit task and you will be required to purchase a compliant sign o Purchase a sign from one of the providers on the list of approved vendors in the New Station Application Packet also listed on the GCAF web site o If your sign becomes damaged or faded replace it o If your station is not open during the hours listed on your sign then you must on the roadside sign on the bay door or within view of the motoring public o If your station offers coupons the price you charge for a test must match your roadside sign and must be offered to all motorists The emissions test cannot be discounted below 10 Clean A
24. ure inspectors are certified Continued Clean Air Force Slide 15 Allow At Least One Month to Open A Station OVERVIEV V 7 GCAF will schedule and conduct your Certification Audit Note When the GCAF auditor arrives for the Certification Audit if your station layout information or paperwork is inaccurate or different from what was originally submitted the application process restarts from the beginning 8 Receive 9 Receive Certificate of Authorization and E Certs Clean Air Force OFOHCILA PNVELOMMPNTAL PR Slide 16 Allow At Least One Month to Open A Station DETAILS 1 View this mandatory Station Owner Presentation as the first step to opening a station This presentation contains valuable information to streamline the process and mitigate your chance of having to resubmit 2 Order emissions testing equipment from one of the four conditionally approved equipment manufacturers EMs and obtain any additional necessary insurance 3 Complete required materials Information checklist for stations 4 Submit your station application online attaching the required documentation e The application must be complete and accurate Continued Clean Air Force Slide 17 Allow At Least One Month to Open A Station DETAILS e The following required attachments must be scanned or otherwise attached to accompany the online application submission o Current years busi
25. voked are not eligible to re apply for a license for at least two years e Pursuant to DNR rules and the I M Act any eligible vehicle presented for an inspection must be given a complete paid inspection Vehicles cannot be refused an inspection because the MIL is on the catalytic converter is missing or the fuel cap is missing or fails to hold pressure Once the inspection begins the test must be completed Failure to do so may result in a monetary penalty Continued Clean Air Force Slide 9 Violations and EPD Enforcement e Unauthorized relocation of a GAS unit may be subject to enforcement action o To move an analyzer from its certified location to elsewhere within the premises on site same address submit a Station Information Update Form with a site drawing of the new location to GCAF The station must receive a passing audit to receive approval The new location must meet all the requirements of the original certification o Ifa station has only one GAS unit and the station owner wants to move it to a different address you must close out both the analyzer and the station Do this by calling GCAF Station Assistance at 1 800 449 2471 to request a Close out Audit Then submit a New Station Application for the new address o Ifa station has more than one analyzer and will stay open using the remaining analyzer s the station only needs to close out the analyzer that it wishes to relocate Do this by calling GC
26. zer and emissions testing equipment contact your EM Refer to the New Station Application Packet for contact information e Before purchasing equipment it is recommended that the equipment manufacturer EM be contacted to verify the unit is fully functional Clean Air Force Slide 34 Certification Audit e The GCAF auditor may arrive very early in the morning to perform your Certification Audit If you and your analyzer are not ready for the audit you will be rescheduled o There must be a certified inspector on site for the entire day of the scheduled audit o Inspectors must wear their GCAF ID badge while performing tests o Have an adequate supply of calibration gas on site The gas bottles must be properly labeled and cannot be expired o All testing manuals should be easily accessible o Ensure your printer is working properly and that you have extra printer ribbons ink o Ensure Certificate of Liability Insurance is accessible and valid The auditor will ask to see this certificate B o Ensure your inspector has a contact phone number for the station owner in SFOs case of emergency or for assistance with locating required documents for the al GEORGIA S GCAF auditor Clean Air Force Slide 35 Ongoing Manager Responsibilities Clean Airforce Mbit Irgl Ba Sudeley I2pm WELCOME Clean Air Force FOCA PNVENOMMPNTAL PROTECTION Ofviti Slide 36 Managerial Functions on A

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