Section 1293.10  Purpose

 

The purpose of this Part is to establish procedures for the training and certification of Illinois State Police Officers who conduct diesel emission inspections pursuant to the Act.

 

Section 1293.20  Definitions

 

"Act" means to Chapters 13, 13A and 13B of the Illinois Vehicle Code [625 ILCS 5/Ch. 13, 13A and 13B], which pertain to diesel emission inspections.

 

"Certification" means the authorization of an individual by the Director of State Police or designee as a person qualified to perform diesel emission inspections as provided by the Act.

 

"Training" means instruction provided by the Illinois Department of State Police in the legal, practical, and technical aspects of diesel emission inspection.

 

Section 1293.30  Procedures

 

a)         Certification will occur upon completion of training and successful passage of a written examination.

 

b)         Training shall be not less than six hours in duration and shall include both classroom and practical components.

 

c)         Certification expires after two years from the date of certification.

 

d)         Re-certification may occur any time within one year before or after the expiration of certification.

 

e)         Re-certification training will consist of a refresher course of not less than four hours in duration and successful passage of a written examination.

 

f)         Re-certification provides the same authorization as certification.

 

g)         The Director of State Police or designee shall schedule training and select trainees on the basis of need, qualifications, and available resources.