What agency establishes the laws that affect the emissions controls on my vehicle?
The State of California has long been recognized as one of the major air pollution problem areas in the United States. CARB was established in part to study this problem and implement changes to reduce air pollution. CARB has been leading the nation in implementation of strict emissions requirements for motor vehicles through the use of emission control devices and biannual motor vehicle smog-check program. Vehicles that are labeled as “California Emissions Equipped Vehicles” vehicles meet the emissions requirement of CARB for that particular model year. The EPA establishes the pollution laws and regulations for states other than California. Vehicles that are labeled as “Federal” emission equipped vehicles meet the emissions requirement of the EPA for that particular model year.
