DATE: October 12th, 2023
TO: ALL NYVIP INSPECTION STATIONS
FROM: NYS DEPT. OF MOTOR VEHICLES
SUBJECT: DIESEL EMISSIONS (OPACITY) APPROVED EQUIPMENT

***ATTENTION OPACITY TESTING FACILITY***
***PLEASE BRING THIS MESSAGE TO THE ATTENTION OF STATION OWNER AND/OR MANAGER***

The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has approved the use of an integrated NYVIP3 smoke opacity meter to conduct  heavy-duty diesel vehicle (HDDV) emissions inspections at Official Diesel Emission Inspection Stations (ODEIS). Please note previous  station messages concerning the NYS Heavy-Duty Diesel Inspection and Maintenance (HDDV I/M) program: #269 (10/15/2021), #271 (12/21/2021), #274 (3/2/2022), #278 (5/26/2022), #279 (11/21/2022), #289 (9/19/2023), and #290 (10/4/2023).

New York State regulation, under 6 NYCRR Subpart 217-5, requires DEC to provide public notice when a computerized vehicle inspection system (CVIS) is approved for the annual heavy duty diesel smoke opacity/safety inspections. This Station Message serves as the required public notice. As such, beginning on December 1, 2023, only NYVIP3 may be used for HDDV I/M opacity inspections conducted at ODEIS. If you are an ODEIS and currently have the integrated NYVIP3 opacity equipment, you should use NYVIP3 instead of the legacy opacity meters (e.g., Red Mountain, Wager, Bosch).

***DMV is no longer producing pre-printed inspection certificates. When this year’s supply of certificates is depleted, NYVIP3 station printed certificates will be the only source of inspection certificates. ***

Additional information related to HDDV I/M can be found at: www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/8391.html. Questions regarding the HDDV I/M program can be directed to DEC’s Heavy-Duty Vehicles Program Section at DAR.Web@dec.ny.gov or (518) 402-8292.

For additional assistance with NYVIP3 equipment orders, please contact the Opus Help Desk at 1-866-OBD-TEST (623-8378) or email Opus Inspection at NYVIP3Info@Opusinspection.com.