State Representative Manning Applauds Proposed Elimination of E-Check in Northeast Ohio

COLUMBUS - State Representative Gayle Manning (R-Avon) is pleased to announce that the Ohio EPA will be submitting a proposal to the U.S. EPA to eliminate E-Check in the seven Northeast Ohio Counties: Cuyahoga, Geauga, Summit, Lorain, Medina, Lake, and Portage.

“E-Check is an outdated burden for Northeast Ohio drivers, and I’m pleased to see progress toward eliminating it,” said Manning.

Since 1996, E-Check has required certain Northeast Ohio counties to undergo emissions testing every two years. 

Starting early next week, there will be a 30-day public comment period on the proposal to end E-Check, followed by a public meeting in November to allow for additional input from residents and stakeholders. After the public comment period ends, the Ohio EPA will submit its request to the U.S. EPA by the end of 2026.

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