Vehicle emissions standards for cleaner air Draft Regulation Impact Statement
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IntroductionOn 31 October 2015, the Australian Government established a Ministerial Forum to coordinate a whole‑of‑government approach to addressing emissions from motor vehicles. The terms of reference for the Ministerial Forum cover: implementation of Euro 6 or equivalent standards for new vehicles; fuel efficiency (CO2) measures for new light vehicles; fuel quality standards; emissions testing arrangements for vehicles in conjunction with international regulatory agencies to ensure robust testing; Australian Government measures under the National Clean Air Agreement (NCAA); Emissions Reduction Fund and Safeguard Mechanism–transport measures; future infrastructure to support new vehicles, including funding available through the Clean Energy Finance Corporation and Australian Renewable Energy Agency; and National Energy Productivity Plan. On 11 February 2016, the Ministerial Forum released a discussion paper seeking feedback on possible measures that could be adopted to reduce Australia’s vehicle emissions. The paper closed for comment on 8 April 2016 and 80 submissions were received from a range of stakeholders, including vehicle manufacturers, fuel companies, consumer groups, health and environment groups, and private individuals. The paper explored issues associated with the implementation of more stringent standards for noxious emissions (Euro 6 for light vehicles and Euro VI for heavy vehicles), and a standards regime for fuel efficiency for light vehicles to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Also considered were complementary or stand-alone measures to address vehicle emissions. The paper specifically foreshadowed the development of this RIS. This RIS forms part of a comprehensive package of activities currently being undertaken to deal with emissions from road vehicles. The Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development (the Department) is responsible for considering the proposed introduction of Euro 6/VI vehicle emission standards for light and heavy vehicles, and fuel efficiency standards for light vehicles. The Department of the Environment and Energy is leading a separate review of Australia’s fuel quality standards. Figure 1: Current vehicle emissions reduction activities 
This RIS follows the Australian Government RIS requirements for an Early Assessment RIS, addressing fully the first four questions as set out in the Australian Government Guide to Regulation2: What is the problem you are trying to solve? Why is government action needed? What policy options are you considering? What is the likely net benefit of each option? The consultation plan outlined in Section 5 addresses the fifth question: Who will you consult and how will you consult them? This RIS will be released for public comment to enable stakeholders to respond to the options presented. The final RIS will be prepared following consideration of this feedback and will address the last two questions: What is the best option from those you have considered? How will you implement and evaluate your chosen option? Your CommentsComments on this RIS are requested by 10 March 2017 and should be submitted by email as a separate word or pdf document to vemissions@infrastructure.gov.au, or posted to: Vehicle Emissions Working Group Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development GPO Box 594 CANBERRA ACT 2601 All submissions received will be published on the Department’s website unless a specific request for confidentiality is made. In this case, please indicate which parts of your submission you wish to keep confidential (including your identity, if you wish to remain anonymous). To protect the privacy of individuals making submissions, personal contact details will not be published. Directory: sites -> default -> files -> posts files -> Northern England’s set-jetting locations files -> Nstructions for Acquiring Excess Equipment online, through the 1033 Program files -> Occupational health and safety files -> The Black Panther Party’s Ten Point Program files -> International programs roel profile files -> Fermi Questions a guide for Teachers, Students, and Event Supervisors Lloyd Abrams, Ph. D. DuPont Company, cr&D/ccas experimental Station Wilmington, de 19880 files -> Personal Information Name: Maha Al-Ammari Nationality: Saudi Relationship Status posts -> 75 Summer Writing Prompts Weekly Writing Prompts posts -> Vehicle types 5 Questions for response 6 Download 1.38 Mb. Share with your friends:
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