Activities of Judith A. MERKIES related to 2011/0409(COD)
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the sound level of motor vehicles PDF (579 KB) DOC (986 KB)
Amendments (32)
Amendment 34 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) The Sixth Environment Action Programme set out the framework for environmental policy-making in the EU for the period 2002-2012. The programme called for actions in the field of noise pollution to "substantially reduce the number of people regularly affected by long-term average levels of noise, particularly from traffic".
Amendment 35 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 a (new)
Recital 9 a (new)
(9a) The provision of information on noise emissions to consumers, fleet managers and public authorities may influence purchasing decisions and accelerate the transition to a quieter vehicle fleet. In order to provide the necessary information to the customer, the manufacturer should provide information on noise levels of vehicles in accordance with harmonised testing methods at the point of sale and in technical promotional material. A label, comparable to the labels used for information on CO2 emissions, fuel- consumption and tyre-noise, should inform consumers of the noise emissions of a vehicle.
Amendment 36 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 a (new)
Recital 9 a (new)
(9a) In order to reduce road traffic noise, public authorities may put in place measures and incentives to accelerate the purchase and use of quieter vehicles.
Amendment 37 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 b (new)
Recital 9 b (new)
(9b) The Commission should examine the appropriateness of including vehicle noise information in the context of any review or revision of Directive 1999/94/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 December 1999 relating to the availability of consumer information on fuel economy and CO2 emissions in respect of the marketing of new passenger cars1. _______________ 1 OJ L 12, 18.1.2000, p. 16.
Amendment 38 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 c (new)
Recital 9 c (new)
(9c) The vehicle categories M1, M2, M3, N1, N2, and N3 should be subject to visual inspections in relation to all relevant noise suppressing elements including engine encapsulation and exhaust and intake silencers.
Amendment 39 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 d (new)
Recital 9 d (new)
Amendment 43 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10 a (new)
Recital 10 a (new)
(10a) The Commission should examine the potential of active safety systems in more silent vehicles such as hybrid and electric vehicles to better serve the objective of improving the safety of vulnerable road users in urban areas, such as blind, visually and auditorily challenged pedestrians, cyclists and children.
Amendment 51 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 21 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 21 a (new)
(21a) 'point of sale' means a location where vehicles are offered for sale to consumers.
Amendment 52 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 21 b (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 21 b (new)
(21b) 'technical promotional material' means technical manuals, brochures and catalogues (whether these appear in printed, electronic or online form), as well as websites, the purpose of which is to market vehicles to customers.
Amendment 56 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 a (new)
Article 5 a (new)
Amendment 64 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 a (new)
Article 6 a (new)
Article 6a Reductions The sound level of vehicle categories M1, M2, M3, N1, N2, N3 as defined in Annex II to Directive 2007/46/EC, measured in accordance with the provisions of Annex II shall be reduced by 6 dB within 10 years after entry into force. The reductions shall take into account changes to the test method and vehicle categories in a way that ensures the reduction in the limit is relative to the stringency of the existing regulations.
Amendment 69 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Within threfive years following the date referred to in Annex III, third column, phase 1, topublication of this Regulation, the Commission shall carry out a detailed study to ascertain whether the noise limits prove to be appropriate. On the basis of the conclusions of the study, the Commission may, where appropriate, present proposals for amendment to this Regulation.
Amendment 73 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2
2. The sound emission of the vehicle under typical on-road driving conditions, which are different from those under which the type-approval test set out in Annex II was carried out, shall not deviate from the test result in an unreasonable manner.
Amendment 76 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3
Article 8 – paragraph 3
3. TNeither the vehicle manufacturer shall not intention, vehicle owner nor vehicle user shally alter, adjust, or introduce any mechanical, electrical, thermal, or other device or procedure solely for the purpose of fulfilling the noise emission requirements under this Regulation which is not operational during typical onon-road and off-road operation under conditions applicable to ASEP.
Amendment 79 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 5
Article 8 – paragraph 5
5. In the application for type-approval, the manufacturer shall provide a statement, supported by the outcome of appropriate test results established in accordance with the model set out in Appendix 1 of Annex VIII, that the vehicle type to be approved complies with the requirements of Article 8(1) and 8(2).
Amendment 80 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 a (new)
Article 8 a (new)
Article 8a Information Vehicle manufacturers and distributors shall ensure that the noise level in decibels (dB(A))in accordance with harmonised type-approval testing methods for each vehicle is displayed in a prominent position at the point of sale and in technical promotional material.
Amendment 91 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 a (new)
Article 13 a (new)
Article 13a Review The Commission shall assess the need to review this Regulation, taking into account, inter alia, whether active safety systems can better serve the objective of improving the safety of vulnerable road users in urban areas, in addition to, or as compared to acoustic vehicle alerting systems.
Amendment 94 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2
Article 14 – paragraph 2
2. Approval authorities shall continue to grant extension of approvals to those vehicles, systems, components or separate technical units under the terms of Directive 70/157/EEC2007/34/EC for a limit of five years after the date of publication of this Regulation.
Amendment 96 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I Appendix 2 a (new)
Annex I Appendix 2 a (new)
Appendix 2a Type approval values from vehicle and test data: 1.Elements of capsulation 1.1 Elements of noise encapsulation as defined by the vehicle manufacturer 2. Noise level of moving vehicle: Test result (Lurban): dB(A) Test result (Lwot): dB(A) Test result (Lcruise): dB(A) kP – factor: 3. Noise level of stationary vehicle: Position and orientation of microphone (according to figure 2 in Appendix 1 of Annex II) Test result for stationary test: dB(A)
Amendment 97 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 2.2.
Annex II – point 2.2.
Compliance of the acoustic measurement instrumentation shall be verified by the existence of a valid certificate of compliance. Those certificates shall be deemed to be valid if certification of compliance with the standards was conducted within the previous 12-month period for the sound calibration device and within the previous 24 month period for the instrumentation system. All compliance testing must be conducted by a laboratory, which is authorized to perform calibrations traceable to the appropriate standards.
Amendment 98 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 3.1. – paragraph 4
Annex II – point 3.1. – paragraph 4
The meteorological instrumentation should be positioned adjacent to the test area at a height of 1.2 m ± 0.02 m. The measurements shall be made when the ambient air temperature is between +5 °C and +4025 °C.
Amendment 99 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 3.1. – paragraph 7
Annex II – point 3.1. – paragraph 7
Amendment 101 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 3.1. – paragraph 9
Annex II – point 3.1. – paragraph 9
The background noise (including any wind noise) shall be at least 10 5dB below the A- weighted noise pressure level produced by the vehicle under test. If the difference between the ambient noise and the measured noise is between 10 and 15 dB(A), the appropriate correction must be subtracted from the readings on the noise-level meter in order to calculate the test results, as in the following table: 1/ In conformity with Annex VII to this Regulation.
Amendment 102 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 3.1. – table
Annex II – point 3.1. – table
Amendment 105 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 3.2.1. – table – row 4 'Vehicle category N2, N3 – paragraph 1
Annex II – point 3.2.1. – table – row 4 'Vehicle category N2, N3 – paragraph 1
Extra loading to reach the test mass of the vehicle shall be placed above the driven rear axle(s). The extra loading is limited to 75 per cent of the maximum mass allowed for the rear axle. The test mass must be achieved with a tolerance of ± 5 per cent.
Amendment 111 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point – 3.2.4.
Annex II – point – 3.2.4.
3.2.4. If the vehicle is fitted with more than two-wheel drive, it shallould be tested in thewith the maximum number of driven which is intended for normal useeels.
Amendment 113 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 3.2.6 a (new)
Annex II – point 3.2.6 a (new)
3.2.6a. Testing shall be representative of real world noise emissions, by correcting limit values for trucks by -1 dB(A) to account for ultra-quiet tyres used in the test but never used on the road.
Amendment 114 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 4.1.2.1. – paragraph 1
Annex II – point 4.1.2.1. – paragraph 1
The path of the centreline of the vehicle shall follow line CC' as closely as possible throughout the entire test, from the approach to line AA' until the rear of the vehicle passes line BB'. If the vehicle is fitted with more than two-wheel drive, test it in the drive selection which is intended for normal road useit should be tested with the maximum number of driven wheels.
Amendment 116 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 4.1.2.2. – paragraph 1
Annex II – point 4.1.2.2. – paragraph 1
The path of the centreline of the vehicle shall follow line CC' as closely as possible throughout the entire test, from the approach to line AA' until the rear of the vehicle passes line BB'. The test shall be conducted without a trailer or semi-trailer. The test shall be conducted without a trailer or semi-trailer. If a trailer is not readily separable from the towing vehicle, the trailer shall not be taken into consideration when assessing the crossing of line BB'. If the vehicle incorporates equipment such as a concrete mixer, a compressor, etc, this equipment shall not be in operation during the test. The test mass of the vehicle shall be according to the table set out in point 3.2.1.
Amendment 129 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III
Annex III
Amendment 131 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 1 – below table (new)
Annex III – point 1 – below table (new)
And shall not exceed 90 dB(A) in any driving conditions, below a maximum speed of130 km/h, in accordance with Anne VIII.
Amendment 137 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – point 4.3.
Annex VII – point 4.3.
4.3. For the purpose of this standard, texture depth measurements shall be made on at least 10 positions evenly spaced along the wheel tracks of the test strip and the average value taken to compare with the specified minimum texture depth. See ISO 10844:19942011 for the description of the procedure.