70.120.020 - Programs.

Programs.

(1) The department shall conduct a public educational program regarding the health effects of air pollution emitted by motor vehicles; the purpose, operation, and effect of emission control devices and systems; and the effect that proper maintenance of motor vehicle engines has on fuel economy and air pollution emission and a public notification program identifying the geographic areas of the state that are designated as being noncompliance areas and emission contributing areas and describing the requirements imposed under this chapter for those areas.

     (2)(a) The department shall grant certificates of instruction to persons who successfully complete a course of study, under general requirements established by the director, in the maintenance of motor vehicle engines, the use of engine and exhaust analysis equipment, and the repair and maintenance of emission control devices. The director may establish and implement procedures for granting certification to persons who successfully complete other training programs or who have received certification from public and private organizations which meet the requirements established in this subsection, including programs on clean fuel technology and maintenance.

     (b) The department shall make available to the public a list of those persons who have received certificates of instruction under subsection (2)(a) of this section.

[1991 c 199 § 202; 1989 c 240 § 5; 1979 ex.s. c 163 § 2.]

Notes: Finding -- 1991 c 199: See note following RCW 70.94.011.

Effective dates -- Severability -- Captions not law -- 1991 c 199: See RCW 70.94.904 through 70.94.906.

Severability -- 1979 ex.s. c 163: See note following RCW 70.120.010.