The Automobile Inspection and Readjustment (AIR) Program's purpose is to reduce motor-vehicle-related pollution through the inspection and emissions-related repair of motor vehicles.
Administration
- The program is administered jointly by our Air Pollution Control Division and the Colorado Department of Revenue.
- The Air Pollution Control Division certifies the program, including testing procedures and equipment.
- It works with the Air Quality Control Commission, the Regional Air Quality Council, the state Legislature, local governments, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and others in assessing the effectiveness of the program and in determining program modifications.
- The Department of Revenue administers the day-to-day operations, including:
- Licensing of inspectors and test facilities.
- Conducting field audits.
- Investigating complaints.
- Processing waivers.
- Collecting revenues.
- Working with county governments that issue vehicle registrations.
AIR Program Annual Report:
Each year, CDPHE submits a report to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Click on the links below to open a report for the appropriate calendar year.
- AIR Program report for calendar year 2022
- AIR Program report for calendar year 2021
- AIR Program report for calendar year 2020
- AIR Program report for calendar year 2019
- AIR Program report for calendar year 2018
- AIR Program report for calendar year 2017
- AIR Program report for calendar year 2016
- AIR Program report for calendar year 2015
- AIR Program report for calendar year 2014
- AIR Program report for calendar year 2013
- AIR Program report for calendar year 2012
- AIR Program report for calendar year 2011