CCES Required for Rebuilt, Used CBU Vehicles

The memorandum circular is issued pursuant to Section 2, Rule XXXII of the Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act No. 8749 (Clean Air Act of 1999).
The implementing framework requires compliance with the emission standard rules under Rule XXXII for rebuilt and imported second hand completely built-up (CBU) vehicles.
The emission standard for these vehicles is identified for use by reference to Table 18 of Section 2 Rule XXXII.

DOTC requires that all rebuilt and second hand imported completely built up (CBU) vehicles present a valid Certificate of Compliance to Emission Standard (CCES) before initial registration.
No initial registration is allowed for covered vehicles unless the CCES is presented.

Rebuilt vehicles are vehicles assembled in the country using either brand new or second hand engines and spare parts, including pre-registered vehicles retrofitted with brand new or second hand engines.
Imported second hand CBU vehicles are used/second hand vehicles imported into the country.
The CCES requirement applies to covered vehicles as a condition for initial registration with the LTO.

The CCES must be in its original form.
The CCES must be duly signed by the authorized signatory of DOTC.
The CCES is issued based on a Motor Vehicle Inspection Report (MVIR) issued by existing government Motor Vehicle Inspection Stations (MVIS).
The emission standard that must be followed in issuing and evaluating the CCES is the emission standard set forth in Table 18 of Section 2 Rule XXXII for rebuilt and imported second hand vehicles.

The LTO inspector must ensure that the emission standards under item 3 of the implementing instructions are properly adhered to.
The CCES issuance and compliance process is tied to the MVIR and to the Table 18 standards under Rule XXXII.

No DOTC or LTO employee may allow or cause the registration of a covered vehicle that is not in conformity with the emission standard referenced under the CCES implementation instructions.
Initial registration of rebuilt and imported second hand CBU vehicles is prohibited without the presentation of a valid CCES.

Any DOTC or LTO employee who allows or causes non-conforming vehicle registration is liable to administrative sanctions.
The Certificate of Registration (CR) of the subject vehicle may be cancelled/revoked if the vehicle registration is allowed despite non-conformity with the required standards.

The LTO is enjoined to disseminate the information to all regional and district offices.
Compliance is enjoined for the concerned offices and personnel immediately upon effectivity of the memorandum circular.