National Issues

The impact of de-cat exhaust pipe installation not only influenced globally but also nationally. Healthy environment nurture healthy people and vigorous lifestyle. In the United States of America, it amended a Clean Air Act so that every car buyers, every manufactures should be informed of the various terms and conditions about the changes in the automotive repairs and servicing industry. These changes include either any part or component or used vehicle is being sold out or on offered where it has a principal effect to bypass, defeat or render inoperative any emission control device or element of design of any emission control system, expansion of the tampering that include private individuals as well as prohibiting against manufactures. Manufacturing Regulations Guidelines and policies are being established to sustain and maintain the appropriateness of the installation and the manufacturing of exhaust repair system in the automotive industry. These regulations involve the change in installing catalytic convertor as it is illegal under the Clean Air Act, but in order to do so, proper installation and replacement should be managed. Coming across these guidelines reflect the EPA’s position in the Clean Air Act implementation. Under federal law as well as the state law, removing and replacing catalytic convertors is illegal and penalties are out there for those who do not abide by. Hence the effectiveness of aftermarket convertors lies on how long its duration goes, how well it performs as well as proper allocation so that it will meet the required standards. It also imply to the installers to install only the past and approved convertors and only to the appropriate vehicles. These programs establishment contain such factors like warranty, record keeping requirements, as well as reporting. Therefore, doing this gives the government a big possibility to strengthen and reinforce the requirements of ensuring the equality between car owners and the manufactures or installers.