Question & AnswerQ&A (DENR ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 2010-24)
The primary policy is to protect and advance the right of people to a balanced and healthful ecology in accord with nature, maintain a balance between development and environmental protection, and ensure air quality that protects human health and welfare.
They apply to all new and in-use motorcycles, tricycles, and mopeds for purposes of registration.
A moped (L1) is defined as a two-wheeled vehicle with an engine cylinder capacity not exceeding 50 cubic centimeters and a maximum design speed not exceeding 50 km/h, regardless of the means of propulsion.
For motorcycles (L3) less than 150cc, the emission limits are 5.5 g/km CO, 1.2 g/km HC, and 0.3 g/km NOx.
Motor vehicle manufacturers, assemblers, importers or their duly authorized representatives must apply for the COC from the Environmental Management Bureau.
The COC is valid for six (6) years from the date of issue unless sooner revoked or suspended. COCs under ECE Registration 40.01 type approval standards are valid until December 31, 2013.
For vehicles registered before January 1, 2003, the standards are a maximum of 6.0% CO by volume, 6,500 ppm hydrocarbons, and 30% opacity for white smoke.
They must submit in triplicate: vehicle and engine description; emission control system description; fuel feed system details; vehicle type approval test results; and other particulars required by DENR.
The revision aims to achieve substantial air quality improvement for public health, safety, and welfare and to provide lead time for manufacturers to plan and design compliance.
Compliance is determined using the test procedures prescribed in European Community Directive ECE R40, evidenced by a Certificate of Conformity issued by DENR.