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Activities of Wim van de CAMP related to 2012/0184(COD)

Shadow opinions (1)

2016/11/22
Committee: IMCO
Dossiers: 2012/0184(COD)
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Amendments (31)

Wim van de CAMP

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6

(6) A large fraction of total emissions of road transport, in particular CO2 emissions, is due to a minority of vehicles with malfunctioning emission control systems. It is estimated that 5% of the vehicle fleet causes 25% of all pollutant emissions. This also applies to an increase in particulates and NOx emissions from modern engine designs which require a more comprehensive emission check, including an electronic check of the integrity and functionality of the vehicle's own on-board diagnostic (OBD) system, verified by existing tailpipe testing to ensure a complete and accurate emission system test, as OBD only is not a reliable test. Therefore, a periodic regime of roadworthiness tests would also contribute to improve the environment through the reduction of the average vehicle emissions.

2013/03/26
Committee: IMCO

Wim van de CAMP

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1

This ~~Regulation~~Directive establishes a regime of periodic roadworthiness tests of vehicles carried out on the basis of minimum technical standards and requirements with the aim of ensuring a high level of road safety and environmental protection.

2013/03/26
Committee: IMCO

Wim van de CAMP

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

1. This ~~Regulation~~Directive shall apply to vehicles with a design speed exceeding 25 km/h of the following categories, as referred to in Directive 2002/24/EC, Directive 2007/46/EC and Directive 2003/37/EC:

2013/03/26
Committee: IMCO

Wim van de CAMP

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

2. This ~~Regulation~~Directive shall not apply to:

2013/03/26
Committee: IMCO

Wim van de CAMP

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 3

3. Member States may introduce national requirements concerning roadworthiness tests for vehicles listed in paragraph 1 (indent 7) and paragraph 2 registered in their territory.

2013/03/26
Committee: IMCO

Wim van de CAMP

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

For the purpose of this ~~Regulation~~Directive the following definitions shall apply:

2013/03/26
Committee: IMCO

Wim van de CAMP

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1

1. Member States shall ensure that motor vehicles and their trailers ~~shall~~are periodically be tested in accordance with this ~~Regulation in the Member State where they are registered~~Directive.

2013/03/26
Committee: IMCO

Wim van de CAMP

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3

3. As from the date of entry into force of this ~~Regulation~~Directive and at the latest 3 years afterwards, the testing centres shall communicate electronically, to the competent authority of a Member State the information mentioned in roadworthiness certificates which they deliver. This communication shall take place within a reasonable time after the issuance of the roadworthiness certificates. Until this date, the testing centres may communicate this information to the competent authority by any other means. The competent authority shall keep this information for 36 months from the date of its reception.

2013/03/26
Committee: IMCO

Wim van de CAMP

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3

3. Inspectors employed by competent authorities of the Member States or a testing centre at the date of application of this ~~Regulation~~Directive shall be exempted from the requirements laid down in Annex VI, point 1. The Member States shall deliver a certificate of equivalence to these inspectors.

2013/03/26
Committee: IMCO

Wim van de CAMP

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1

1. Member States shall designate a national contact point responsible for the exchange of information with the other Member States and the Commission with regard to the application of this ~~Regulation~~Directive.

2013/03/26
Committee: IMCO

Wim van de CAMP

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2

2. Member States shall forward to the Commission the names and contact details of their national contact point at the latest [one year after the entry into force of this ~~Regulation~~Directive] and inform it without delay about any changes thereof. The Commission shall draw up a list of all contact points and forward it to the Member States.

2013/03/26
Committee: IMCO

Wim van de CAMP

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1

The Commission shall examine the feasibility, costs and benefits of the establishment of an electronic vehicle information platform with a view to exchange information on data related to roadworthiness testing between the competent authorities of Member States responsible for testing, registration and vehicle approval, the testing centres ~~and~~, the vehicle manufacturers and the independent operators.

2013/03/26
Committee: IMCO

Wim van de CAMP

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2

It shall, on the basis of that examination, put forward and evaluate different policy options, including the possibility to remove the requirement of a proof of test as provided for in Article 10. Within two years after the date of application of this ~~Regulation~~Directive, the Commission shall report to the European Parliament and to the Council on the results of the examination, and accompany it with a legislative proposal, if appropriate.

2013/03/26
Committee: IMCO

Wim van de CAMP

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2

2. The ~~delegation of power~~power to adopt the delegated acts referred to in Article 17 shall be conferred ~~for an indeterminate~~on the Commission for a period of ~~time~~five years from [the date of entry into force of this ~~Regulation]~~Directive], The Commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the five-year period. The delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration, unless the European Parliament or the Council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period.

2013/03/26
Committee: IMCO

Wim van de CAMP

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1

1. The Member States shall lay down the rules on penalties applicable to infringements of the provisions of this ~~Regulation~~Directive and shall take all measures necessary to ensure that they are implemented. Those penalties shall be effective, proportionate, dissuasive and non-discriminatory.

2013/03/26
Committee: IMCO

Wim van de CAMP

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 3

3. The Member States shall notify those provisions to the Commission by [one year after the date of application of this ~~Regulation~~Directive] at the latest and shall notify without delay any subsequent amendment affecting them.

2013/03/26
Committee: IMCO

Wim van de CAMP

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1

1. Testing facilities and equipment referred to in Article 11 which do not comply with the minimum requirements laid down in Annex V on [the date of application of this ~~Regulation~~Directive] may be used for carrying out roadworthiness tests for a period of not more than five years following that date.

2013/03/26
Committee: IMCO

Wim van de CAMP

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 2

2. Member States shall apply the requirements laid down in Annex VII at the latest as from the fifth year following the date of application of this ~~Regulation~~Directive.

2013/03/26
Committee: IMCO

Wim van de CAMP

Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 1

Directive 2009/40/EC and Commission Recommendation 2010/378/EU are repealed with effect from [the date of application of this ~~Regulation~~Directive].

2013/03/26
Committee: IMCO

Wim van de CAMP

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1

The ~~Regulation~~Directive shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

2013/03/26
Committee: IMCO

Wim van de CAMP

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 2

It shall apply from [124 months after its entry into force].

2013/03/26
Committee: IMCO

Wim van de CAMP

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 3

This ~~Regulation~~Directive shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.

2013/03/26
Committee: IMCO

Wim van de CAMP

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 4.1.2

4.1.2 Alignment Determine the a) Aim of a headlamp horizontal a~~im of~~nd not within limits laid ~~each headlamp on~~vertical aim of down in the ~~dipped beam~~ each headlamp on requirements. ~~using a headlamp aiming device or a screen~~dipped beam b) Check dynamic using a headlamp system headlight aiming device and function and electronic control alignment. device to control the dynamic functionality where applicable.

2013/03/26
Committee: IMCO

Wim van de CAMP

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 4.1.2

4.1.3 Switching Visual inspection (a) Switch does not and by operation. operate in accordance using an with the requirements electronic control (Number of device where headlamps illuminated necessary. at the same time) (b) Function of control device impaired.

2013/03/26
Committee: IMCO

Wim van de CAMP

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 4.1.5

4.1.5. Levelling Visual inspection (a) Device not devices (where and by operation operating. mandatory) ~~if possible.~~using an (b) Manual device ~~(b) Manual device cannot be operated~~ electronic control cannot be operated device where from driver’s seat. ~~from driver’s seat~~necessary.

2013/03/26
Committee: IMCO

Wim van de CAMP

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 4.3.2

4.3.2. S~~witching~~ top lamps – Visual inspection a) Switch does not ~~and by operation operate in accordance~~emergency brake light and by operation operate in accordance switching using an with the requirements electronic control b) Function of control device to vary the device impaired. brake pedal ~~with the requirements b) Function of control~~ sensor input c) Emergency brake value and verify light functions fail to by observation operate, or do not the emergency operate correctly brake light ~~device impaired.~~ functionality.

2013/03/26
Committee: IMCO

Wim van de CAMP

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 4.5.2

4.5.2 Alignment by operation and Front fog lamp out of (X)(2) using a headlamp horizontal a~~lignment~~nd vertical aiming device ~~when the~~alignment when the light pattern has cut- ~~has cut-~~off line

2013/03/26
Committee: IMCO

Wim van de CAMP

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 5.3.2

5.3.2. Shock absorbers Visual inspection (a) Insecure with vehicle over attachment of shock a pit or on a hoist absorbers to chassis or or using special axle. equipment~~, if~~. (b) Damaged shock ~~available.~~ absorber showing signs of severe leakage or malfunction.

2013/03/26
Committee: IMCO

Wim van de CAMP

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 5.3.2.1

5.3.2.1 efficiency Use ~~special~~damping (a) significant testing of damping ~~equipment and~~ testing machine difference between and compare left /and right ~~left and right~~ left/right (b) Damping ratio differences and~~/or~~ b) given minimum absolute values values not reached given by manufacturesvalues not met vehicle manufacturers (c) imbalance of damping ratio measurement values values if those between the left and values exceed the right sides of the general limit same axle of more value for the than 30 % damping ratio of 0,1

2013/03/26
Committee: IMCO

Wim van de CAMP

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 8.2.2.2

8.2.2.2 Opacity Vehicles (a) Exhaust gas opacity to be (a) For vehicles registered or put into service measured during free registered or put into before 1 January 1980 are acceleration (no load from service for the first time exempted from this idle up to cut-off speed) with after the date specified requirement gear lever in neutral and in requirements clutch engaged. (b) Vehicle preconditioning: opacity exceeds the level recorded on the manufacturer’s plate on the vehicle; 1. Vehicles may be tested (b) Where this without preconditioning information is not although for safety reasons available or checks should be made that requirements do not the engine is warm and in a allow the use of satisfactory mechanical reference values, condition. 2. precondition for naturally aspirated requirements: engines: 2.5 m-1 , (i) Engine shall be fully for turbo-charged warm, for instance the engines: 3.0 m-1, engine oil temperature measured by a probe in the oil level dipstick tube to be or, for vehicles at least 80 ºC, or normal identified in operating temperature if requirements or lower, or the engine block first registered or put temperature measured by the into service for the first level of infrared radiation to time after the date be at least an equivalent specified in temperature. If, owing to requirements , vehicle configuration, this measurement is impractical, 1.5 m-1.7 the establishment of the engine's normal operating temperature may be made by other means, for example by the operation of the engine cooling fan. (ii) Exhaust system shall be purged by at least three free acceleration cycles or by an equivalent (c) Test procedure: 1 Engine and any turbocharger fitted, to be at idle before the start of each free acceleration cycle. For heavy-duty diesels, this means waiting for at least 10 seconds after the release of the throttle. 2. To initiate each free acceleration cycle, the throttle pedal must be fully depressed quickly and continuously (in less than one second) but not violently, so as to obtain maximum delivery from the injection pump. 3. During each free acceleration cycle, the engine shall reach cut-off speed or, for vehicles with automatic transmissions, the speed specified by the manufacturer or if this data is not available then two thirds of the cut-off speed, before the throttle is released. This could be checked, for instance, by monitoring engine speed or by allowing a sufficient time to elapse between initial throttle depression and release, which in the case of vehicles of category 1 and 2 of Annex 1, should be at least two seconds. 4. Vehicles shall only be failed if the arithmetic means of at least the last three free acceleration cycles are in excess of the limit value. This may be calculated by ignoring any measurement that departs significantly from the measured mean, or the result of any other statistical calculation that takes account of the scattering of the measurements. Member States may limit the number of test cycles. 5. To avoid unnecessary testing, Member States may fail vehicles which have measured values significantly in excess of the limit values after less than three free acceleration cycles or after the purging cycles. Equally to avoid unnecessary testing, Member States may pass vehicles which have measured values significantly below the limits after less than three free acceleration cycles or after the purging cycles 8.2.2.2 Opacity Vehicles (a) Exhaust gas opacity to be (a) For vehicles registered or put into service measured during free registered or put into before 1 January 1980 are acceleration (no load from service for the first time exempted from this idle up to cut-off speed) with after the date specified requirement gear lever in neutral and in requirements clutch engaged. This tailpipe testing shall always be the default method of exhaust emission assessment, even if combined with OBD. (b) Vehicle preconditioning: opacity exceeds the level recorded on the manufacturer’s plate on the vehicle; 1. Vehicles may be tested (b) Where this without preconditioning information is not although for safety reasons available or checks should be made that requirements do not the engine is warm and in a allow the use of satisfactory mechanical reference values, condition. 2. precondition requirements: for naturally aspirated engines: 2.5 m-1 , (i) Engine shall be fully for turbo-charged warm, for instance the engines: 3.0 m-1, engine oil temperature measured by a probe in the or, for vehicles oil level dipstick tube to be at identified in least 80 ºC, or normal requirements or operating temperature if first registered or put lower, or the engine block into service for the first temperature measured by the time after the date level of infrared radiation to specified in be at least an equivalent requirements , temperature. If, owing to vehicle configuration, this 1.5 m-1.7 measurement is impractical, or the establishment of the 0.2m-1 engine's normal operating temperature may be made by other means, for example by the operation of the engine cooling fan. (ii) Exhaust system shall be purged by at least three free acceleration cycles or by an equivalent (c) Test procedure: 1 Engine and any turbocharger fitted, to be at idle before the start of each free acceleration cycle. For heavy-duty diesels, this means waiting for at least 10 seconds after the release of the throttle. 2. To initiate each free acceleration cycle, the throttle pedal must be fully depressed quickly and continuously (in less than one second) but not violently, so as to obtain maximum delivery from the injection pump. 3. During each free NOx level not in acceleration cycle, the engine accordance with the shall reach cut-off speed or, requirements for vehicles with automatic transmissions, the speed specified by the manufacturer or if this data is not available then two thirds of the cut-off speed, before the throttle is released. This could be checked, for instance, by monitoring engine speed or by allowing a sufficient time to elapse between initial throttle depression and release, which in the case of vehicles of category 1 and 2 of Annex 1, should be at least two seconds. 4. Vehicles shall only be Particulates values not failed if the arithmetic means in accordance with the of at least the last three free requirements acceleration cycles are in excess of the limit value. This may be calculated by ignoring any measurement that departs significantly from the measured mean, or the result of any other statistical calculation that takes account of the scattering of the measurements. Member States may limit the number of test cycles. 5. To avoid unnecessary testing, Member States may fail vehicles which have measured values significantly in excess of the limit values after less than three free acceleration cycles or after the purging cycles. Equally to avoid unnecessary testing, Member States may pass vehicles which have measured values significantly below the limits after less than three free acceleration cycles or after the purging cycles. Measurement of NOx level and particulates by using suitable equipment/suitably equipped smoke meter using existing free acceleration test method.

2013/03/26
Committee: IMCO

Wim van de CAMP

(10) ~~A device for testing the efficiency of shock absorber;~~Damping testing machine to measure the absorption of the energy of the vehicle suspension oscillations to verify the damping efficiency of the vehicle suspension system components.

2013/03/26
Committee: IMCO