EPA Approves New Jersey's State Implementation Plan for National Low Emission Vehicle Program

Summary

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed to approve a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of New Jersey, allowing the state to accept compliance with the National Low Emission Vehicle (National LEV) program requirements for new motor vehicles sold in the state, as part of an agreement with automobile manufacturers to ensure the continuation of the National LEV program nationwide, starting with the 1999 model year vehicles in Northeastern states.