Department of Ecology News Release - Jan. 9, 2004

04-011

Vancouver emission-test stations still closed

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

The Vancouver test stations are expected to re-open tomorrow, Saturday, by 10 a.m. Vehicle owners wishing to have their vehicle tested tomorrow should call (360) 254-2173 after 9 a.m. to check on the test stations' availability.

Next week, the test stations are expected to be open at their regularly scheduled hours. 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