Department of Ecology News Release - Jan. 7, 2004

04-009

Western Washington emission-test stations still closed

OLYMPIA - Due to weather conditions, vehicle emission-test stations in Clark, King, Pierce and Snohomish counties will remain closed today.

If conditions permit, the stations will re-open tomorrow, Jan. 8.

Stations are normally open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on week days, and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays.

The emission-testing program helps reduce air pollution from motor vehicles by identifying high-polluting vehicles that need repairs.

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Contact: Leslie Thorpe, public information manager, (360) 407-6848