Lifting Moratorium on Private Emission Testing Centers

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DTI DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 02: Lifting Moratorium on Private Emission Testing Centers

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Lifting Moratorium on Private Emission Testing Centers

Law: Dti Department Administrative Order No. 02

Decision Date: Jan 31, 2008

The DTI lifts the moratorium on the acceptance of applications for Private Emission Testing Centers (PETCs), allowing for immediate accreditation and operation in designated service areas.

Law Summary

Regulatory Background and Related Administrative Orders

The issuance and accreditation of PETCs are regulated under DTI Administrative Order No. 03, series of 2002, which sets the rules and regulations for the accreditation process of private emission testing centers.
Subsequent DTI Administrative Orders No. 07 (2004) and No. 05 (2005) declared moratoriums to control the establishment of PETCs based on regional assessments.

Immediate Effectivity of the Order

This Department Administrative Order No. 02, series of 2008, takes effect immediately upon issuance dated January 31, 2008.

Governing Authorities and Signatories

The order was promulgated by the Secretary of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Peter B. Favila.
Recommendations for this order were provided by Director Jesus L. Motoomull and Undersecretary Zenaida Cuison Maglaya of the Consumer Welfare and Trade Regulation Group and the Bureau of Product Standards respectively.

Purpose and Guidance

The order serves for compliance, information dissemination, and guidance of all concerned parties involved in the accreditation and operation of Private Emission Testing Centers.
It signals the resumption of accepting applications for PETCs, thereby affecting stakeholders in motor vehicle emission testing and regulation sectors.

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