QuestionsQuestions (LTO Memorandum Circular No. AVT-2015-1946)
It concerns the implementation of vehicle emission limits for Euro 4/IV and the application of in-use vehicle emission standards in the Philippines, adopting the relevant DENR Administrative Order and disseminating it for compliance.
The circular is issued by the Land Transportation Office (LTO) and it refers to a DENR (Department of Environment and Natural Resources) letter and DENR Administrative Order No. 2015-04, which contains the substantive emission standards.
It was signed by Atty. Alfonso V. Tan, Jr., an Assistant Secretary.
DENR Administrative Order No. 2015-04 on the Implementation of Vehicle Emission Limits for Euro 4/IV, and In-Use Vehicle Emission Standards.
The circular mentions a letter dated 13 May 2015 of Atty. Jonas R. Leones, DENR Undersecretary and Concurrent EMB Director, which supports or accompanies the implementation directive.
Starting 01 January 2016, for all new vehicles to be introduced in the Philippines.
It covers both: it sets Euro 4/IV standards for new vehicles starting 01 January 2016 and also includes emission standards for in-use vehicles.
The circular states that in-use, rebuilt, and imported used passenger cars, light duty and heavy duty vehicles, and in-use motorcycles, tricycles, and mopeds are also covered.
It indicates that vehicles that have been rebuilt or are imported used passenger cars must comply with the in-use emission standards, not only brand-new vehicles.
It refers to vehicle classifications under regulatory schemes for emissions compliance; both light duty and heavy duty vehicles are included in the in-use emission standards coverage.
Yes. The circular explicitly includes in-use motorcycles, tricycles, and mopeds.
It was adopted on 28 May 2015 and filed on 02 June 2015.
They must ensure that all new vehicles introduced in the Philippines comply with the Euro 4/IV emission standards beginning 01 January 2016.
It signals that the circular is intended for dissemination of the implementation requirements to stakeholders for awareness and compliance.
It explicitly names Euro 4/IV.
The LTO circular serves as an implementing and disseminating instrument that adopts/relays the DENR Administrative Order’s emission standards and schedules for compliance.