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News Release 273
STATE ENCOURAGES ST. LOUIS AREA AUTO REPAIR SHOPS TO PARTICIPATE IN EMISSIONS TESTING PROGRAM
Volume 35-273 |
Contact: Renee Bungart |
(For immediate release) |
573-751-4465 |
JEFFERSON CITY, MO, JUNE 22, 2007 -- The Missouri Department of Natural Resources and SysTech International LLC are encouraging St. Louis auto shops to sign up for the new Gateway Vehicle Inspection Program.
The state recently awarded a contract to SysTech International to provide equipment and data management services for the program. SysTech has been working to inform the St. Louis area auto shops of the emissions testing changes and application requirements. The Gateway Vehicle Inspection Program encourages all currently licensed safety inspection stations to participate.
Shops must apply with Systech International by June 29 to receive all required equipment, training and licensing by September. If shops apply after June 29, SysTech will process their applications as they are received. SysTech, the Department of Natural Resources and the Missouri State Highway Patrol recently held three informational seminars in the St. Louis area to provide information and applications to interested shops and answer questions on the new Gateway Vehicle Inspection Program.
The cost of the equipment, which is exempt from state sales tax, will be $2,495. This cost includes all software, hardware, training on how to use the equipment, and equipment maintenance costs for the life of the contract. To use the equipment, each licensed inspection station must provide an Internet connection to facilitate real-time data collection and paperless registration verification.
After registering with SysTech, auto shops will apply to the Missouri State Highway Patrol for an emissions inspection license. The contractor will train the emissions inspectors/mechanics. Once the training is complete, the inspectors must pass a written and practical exam offered by the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The Gateway Vehicle Inspection Program is jointly administered by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources and the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The program is a key component of the ongoing effort to improve air quality in the St. Louis region. For more information about participating in the Gateway Vehicle Inspection Program or to apply visit www.GatewayVIP.com or call 1-866-OBD-TEST (623-8378).
For news releases on the Web, visit www.dnr.mo.gov/newsrel. For a complete listing of the department's upcoming meetings, hearings and events, visit the department's online calendar at www.dnr.mo.gov/calendar/search.do.
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