Connecticut: Registration, Inspection & Emissions

[Don]

On the last day of 2006, it would have been nice if the DEP had released the 2007 Composite Emissions Standards. But, to the best of my knowledge, the standards did not get released. Nor has the DEP Chief of Staff responded, did not even acknowledge being contacted

I had forwarded the file to the State Representative for my District on Dec 26th asking for his assistance:

December 26, 2006

State Representative Ted Graziani
14 Punkin Drive
Ellington CT 06029

Rep Ted Graziani

I have enclosed a copy of the file that was sent to the DEP Chief of Staff, Matthew Fritz, on December 15th. The topic is emissions standards for 2007 Composites, aka replicas and kit cars.

After numerous follow-ups since the 2nd quarter of 2006 , on November 11, December 8 , December 10 and the lettter to Mr Fritz on December 15th, I have not received any response. Also, the DMV co-ordinator for emissions has not received a reply to his inquiry.

In addition to requesting the 2007 emission standards for Composites I also asked for an explanation of the DEP policy on emission testing for Composites. With a total of approx 214 Composites registered in Connecticut, each driven approx 1,000 to 2,500 miles annually, the impact on emissions probably could not be measured and/or is insignificant to the total emissions in the entire state.

I would appreciate your assistance to resolve the issue of obtaining information and clarification from the DEP regarding emission standards for Composites.

Regards