Title
Vehicle Emission Limits and Standards Implementation
Law
Lto Memorandum Circular No. Avt-2015-1946
Decision Date
May 28, 2015
Starting January 1, 2016, new vehicles in the Philippines must comply with Euro 4/IV emission standards, alongside regulations for in-use, rebuilt, and imported vehicles as mandated by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.

Q&A (LTO Memorandum Circular No. AVT-2015-1946)

It implements the vehicle emission limits for Euro 4/IV and in-use vehicle emission standards in the Philippines starting January 1, 2016.

The Euro 4/IV emission standards became effective on January 1, 2016.

The circular covers new vehicles, in-use vehicles, rebuilt vehicles, imported used passenger cars, light duty and heavy duty vehicles, motorcycles, tricycles, and mopeds.

Atty. Jonas R. Leones, DENR Undersecretary and Concurrent EMB Director.

It provides the detailed implementation of vehicle emission limits for Euro 4/IV and sets the in-use vehicle emission standards.

Assistant Secretary Atty. Alfonso V. Tan, Jr., is responsible for the information dissemination.

Yes, emission standards apply to imported used passenger cars, light duty and heavy duty vehicles.

To reduce harmful vehicle emissions, improve air quality, and adhere to international environmental standards.

The document refers to standards stated in DENR Administrative Order No. 2015-04 but does not specify a separate date apart from January 1, 2016, for new vehicles.


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