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Travis County Air Quality Project
Attention Participants and Dealers:
Effective September 1, 2010, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality’s AirCheckTexas Drive a Clean Machine (DACM) program will change model year eligibility requirements for ALL replacement vehicles.
The following model year vehicles will be removed from the eligibility list and will no longer be eligible for purchase under the DACM program and will no longer be eligible for the $3,500 payment:
- 2007 cars, SUVs, and vans;
- 2008 trucks; and
- 2009 hybrid vehicles
The last day for purchasing the above-mentioned vehicles is August 31, 2010.
Beginning September 1, 2010, eligible vehicles that will will qualify for $3,500 voucher are:
- 2010-2008 cars, SUVs, and vans;
- 2010-2009 trucks; and
- 2011-2010 hybrid vehicles
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In December 2002, Travis County, along with 11 other local jurisdictions, committed to take part in an Early Action Compact (EAC) with the State of Texas and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to help meet air quality standards. As a result, multiple emissions reduction measures are being implemented throughout Central Texas in order to comply with the federal Clean Air Act.
Vehicle Emission Testing
In our region, vehicles are the main source of harmful emissions that cause lung-damaging ozone pollution. The emissions inspection is a key part of Central Texas’ plan to reduce air pollution and its negative effects on our health.
Dirty skies are more than just a nuisance. Ozone pollution can cause serious lung damage and difficulty breathing, especially among children, the elderly and people with respiratory problems. Emissions testing is one way to reduce pollution and help clean up the air.
The test is required for 2 to 24 year-old gasoline-powered vehicles registered in Travis and Williamson counties. You can have your vehicle tested at any participating AirCheckTexas station throughout the two counties.
To learn more, or to find an AirCheckTexas Inspection facility near you, visit www.airchecktexas.com or call 1(800) 913-3321
Last Modified:
Wednesday, July 7, 2010 10:58 AM