Amended proposal for a EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND COUNCIL DIRECTIVE on certain components and characteristic of two- or three-wheel motor vehicles
COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES Brussels, 19. 09. 1996 COM(96) 450 final - COD 470 OPINION OF THE COMMISSION pursuant to Article 189 b (2) (d) of the EC Treaty, on the European Parliament's amendment to the Council's common position regarding the proposal for a EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND COUNCIL DIRECTIVE on certain components and ctnmcteiistic of two- or three-wheel motor vehicles Document COM(93) 449 final - COD 470 - AMENDING THE PROPOSAL OF THE COMMISSION pursuant to Article 189 a (2) of the EC Treaty OPINION OF THE COMMISSION pursuant to Article 189 b (2) (d) of the EC Treaty, on the European Parliament's amendment to the Council's common position regarding the proposal for a EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND COUNCIL DIRECTIVE on certain components and characteristic of two- or three-wheel motor vehicles Document COM(93) 449 final - COD 470 - 1. BACKGROUND (a) Purpose of the proposal The type-approval procedure for two- or three-wheel motor vehicles is governed by the Framework Directive 92/61/EEC. Within this context, the present proposal for a Directive is aimed at harmonizing the laws of the Member States and at introducing a Community type-approval procedure for the last twelve components and characteristics of the vehicles concerned (tyres; lighting and light-signalling devices; external projections; rear view mirrors; measures to be taken against air pollution; fuel tanks; anti-tampering measures; electromagnetic compatibility; permissible sound level and exhaust system; trailer coupling devices; safety-belt anchorages and safety belts; glazing, windscreen wipers, washers, de-icers and de-misters). (b) Date of the Commission decision: 30. 11. 1993 (c) Date on which the proposal was sent to the EP and Council: 1. 12. 1993 (d) Opinion of the Economic and Social Committee: 28. 4. 1994 (e) Date on which the common position was adopted: 23. 11. 1995 (f) Amendments proposed by the EP: The essentials of all the amendments adopted by Parliament at its first reading were included in the common position, except for the amendments aimed at making the permissible sound level limits less strict and removing the date for the entry into force of the second stage measures to reduce the emission of pollutants. (g) Date of the EP decision on the Council's common position: 19. 6. 1996 (h) Date on which the amendments were received: 25. 6. 1996. 2. P Œ m ON OF THE EUROPEAN P A R L I ^^ At its plenary part-session in June 1996, Parliament adopted 19 amendments (see the enclosed document No P 166. 156) to the Council's common position. Their main aims are as follows: to introduce a control system to identify components which do not comply with the provisions of the Directive, to prohibit the manufacture, import and sale of replacement parts which modify a vehicle in such a way that it no longer complies with the Directive, and to inform the parliaments of the Member States, the European Parliament and the Council on how this prohibition is being implemented (amendments 1, 4 and 5); not to prevent the international movement of two- or three-wheel motor vehicles towing a trailer if these vehicles have been registered in another Member State (amendment 2); to set much later dates for submitting a Commission proposal and for introducing the second stage with regard to sound and pollutant emissions (amendment 3); to permit the use, as a replacement tyre, of any tyre which conforms to the requirements of the Directive and to remove the provision whereby motorcycle manufacturers may specify the makes of tyres to be fitted to powerful motorcycles (amendments 6 and 7); to weaken the anti-tampering measures (amendments 8, 9 and 10); that the requirements for the identification of a vehicle engine type should apply only to mopeds and light motorcycles (amendment 11); to set considerably less stringent sound level limits for mopeds and motorcycles (amendment 12); to alter the method for measuring sound emissions (amendments 13, 14, 15, 17 and 19); to specify the ways in which the sound level figures recorded during emission tests are to be rounded up or rounded off (amendments 16 and 18). 3. COMMISSION OPINION 3. 1 The Commission can accept the following nine amendments: amendments 6 and 7, since these amendments are in line with the aim of the type-approval procedure which is to allow free movement within the European Union for any type-approved tyre; it is also in line with the Commission's original proposal; amendments 13, 14, 15, 17 and 19, since these amendments represent a return to the wording originally proposed by the Commission. The wording of the œmmon position makes the sound emission measurement method more stringent and thus, indirectly, imposes more stringent limit values. Tougher action to combat noise emissions is, however, already provided for in the Commission's original proposal, which makes compulsory the limit values laid down in the optional Directive 87/56/EEC; amendments 16 and 18, since these amendments clarify the original text which provides for the recorded figures to be rounded up or down to the nearest decibel. 3. 2 The Commission cannot accept the following ten amendments: amendments 1, 4 and 5, since the aim of these amendments is already unequivocally achieved by the provisions of Article 15 (2) of the Framework Directive 92/61/ESC; amendment 2, since trailers - which are not covered by the scope of the type-approval procedure - remain subject to national legislation which may ban the use of vehicles towing a trailer; amendment 3, since a considerable delay in taking a decision to introduce more stringent limit values is not in line with the Commission's attitude towards environmental protection; amendments 8, 9 and Î0, since the removal, of certain anti-tampering measures would weaken this package of roepsures, the purpose of which is to prevent the risks arising from such tampering; amendment 11, since medium-sized and heavy motorcycles would fee completely excluded from the scope of the arti-tampering measures; amendment 12, since the proposed increases in limit values considerably weaken the impact of the measures to combat noise. U OPINION OF THE COMMISSION pursuant to Article 189 b (2) (d) of the EC Treaty, on the European Parliament's amendment to the Council's common position regarding the proposal for a EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND COUNCIL DIRECTIVE on ceitain components and characteristic of two- or three-wheel motor vehicles Document COM(93) 449 final - COD 470 - !1 ^ Amendment to the proposal from me Commission (in accordance with Article 189a (2) of the EC Treaty) Council's common position Amended proposal Chapter 1, Annex m (1. 2. 3) 1. 2. 3 The manufacturer of the vehicle shall indicate the designations of tyres in accordance with the requirements of this Chapter. This or these tyre(s) made by the tyre manufacturer to the tolerances laid down in Annex II, items 3. 1. 4,3. 1. 5 and 3. 3, shall move freely in their intended position. The space in which the wheel revolves must be such as to allow unrestricted movement when the maximum permissible size of tyres is used within the suspension, steering and wheel guard constraints provided by the vehicle manufacturer. for tyres relevant specifications of 1. 2. 3 The manufecturer of the vehicle shall indicate the performance rating and safety in accordance with the requirements of this Chapter. Anv brand of tvre which conforms to the rxaformance rating and safety specification contained in this Directive speed the categories must be permitted for use as a replacement. This or these tyre(s) made by the tyre manufacturer to the tolerances in Annex H, items 3. 1. 4, 3. 1. 5 and 3. 3, shall move freely in their intended position. The space in which the wheel revolves must to allow unrestricted be such as the maximum movement when permissible size of tyres is used within the suspension, steering and wheel guard constraints provided by the vehicle manufacturer. laid down Chapter 1, Annex m (1. 2. 4) Deleted. to 1. 2. 4 Without prejudice the requirements of item 1. 2,3 and at the request of the motorcycle rnanufacturer. only tyres of certain tyre manufacturer^ or types with equivalent safety criteria are permitted to be fitted for safety reasons; this condition applies only to tyres of speed categories W and Z for very powerful motorcycles. S~ Chapter 9, Annex II (2. 1. 5. 4) 2. 1. 5. 4 If the highest of the four results of the measurements does not exceed the maximum permissible level for the category to which the moped being tested belongs, the limits laid down in 2. 1. 1 will be deemed as being complied with. 2. 1. 5. 4 If the average of the four results of the measurements does not exceed the maximum permissible the category to which the moped being tested belongs, the limits laid down in 2. 1. 1 will be deemed as being complied with. level for This highest value will constitute the result of the test. This average value will constitute the result of the test. If one of the four results exceeds the maximum permissible level by not more than 1 dB(A). a second series of four measurements is taken. In this case the limits laid down in 2. 1. 1 are deemed as being complied with only if the four new results do not exceed the maximum permissible level. In all other cases, the limits laid down in 2. 1. 1 are deemed as not being complied with. Deleted. Deleted. Deleted. Chapter 9, Annex H (2. 2. 5. 3) 2. 2. 5. 3 The highest of three measurements constitutes the test result. the 2. 2. 5. 3 The average of three measurements constitutes the test result. the Chapter 9, Annex ffl (2. 1. 4. 3. 1. 2. 4) 2. 1. 4. 3. 1. 2. 4 If, during the test carried out in second gear (see 2. 1. 4. 3. 1. 2. 1 and 2. 1. 4. 3. 1. 2. 3), the engine speed on the approach to the line marking the end of the test track exceeds 105% of the speed section 3. 2. 1. 7 of referred Appendix 1A, the test must be carried out in third gear and the sound level measured must be the only one recorded as the test result. to in 2. 1. 4. 3. 1. 2. 4 If, during the test carried out in second gear (see 2. 1. 4. 3. 1. 2. 1 and 2. 1. 4. 3. 1. 2. 3), the engine speed on the approach to the line marking the end of the test track exceeds 100% of the speed section 3. 2. 1. 7 of referred Appendix 1A, the test must be carried out in third gear and the sound level measured must be the only one recorded as the test result. to in € Chapter 9, Annex ni (2. 1. 5. 2), fust paragraph a (new) If the figure following the decimal point is between 0 and 5. the total is rounded off and if between 6 and 9. it is rounded up. Chapter 9, Annex m (2. 1. 5. 4) 2. 1. 5. 4 If the highest of the four results of the measurements does not exceed the maximum permissible level for the category to which the vehicle being tested belongs, the limits laid down in 2. 1. 1 will be deemed as being complied with. This highest value will constitute the result of the test. 2. 1. 5. 4 If the ayejags of the four results of the measurements does not exceed the maximum permissible level for the category to which the vehicle being tested belongs, the limits laid down in. 2. 1. 1 will be deemed as being complied with. This ayejage. value will constitute the result of the test. If the four results of the measurements do not exceed the maximum permissible level for the category to which the motorcycle being tested belongs, the limit laid down in 2. 1. 1 will be deemed as being complied with. If the four results of the measurements do not exceed the maximum permissible level for the category to which the motorcycle being tested belongs, the limit laid down in 2. 1. 1 will be deemed as being complied with. If one of the four results exceeds the maximum permissible level bv not more than 1 dBTA\ a second series of four measurements will be taken. In this case the limit laid down in 2. 1. 1 will he deemed as being complied with only if the four new results are less than or equal to the maximum permissible ISXBI. Deleted. Deleted In all other cases, the limit laid down in 2. 1. 1 will be deemed as not being complied with. Deleted ¥ Chapter 9, Annex IV (2. 2. 5. 2), first paragraph a (new) If the figure following the decimal point is between 0 and 5. the total is rounded off and if between 6 and 9. it is rounded up. Chapter 9, Annex IV (2. 2. 5. 4) 2. 2. 5. 4 If the highest of the four results of the measurements does not exceed the maximum permissible level for the category to which the vehicle being tested belongs, the limits laid down in 2. 2. 1 will be deemed as being complied with. This highest value will constitute the result of the test. 2. 2. 5. 4 If the average of the four results of the measurements does not exceed the maximum permissible the category to which the vehicle being tested belongs, the limits laid down in 2. 2. 1 will be deemed as being complied with. This average value will constitute the result of the test. level for If the four results of the measurements do not exceed the maximum permissible level for the category to which the motorcycle being tested belongs, the limit laid down in 2. 2. 1 will be deemed as being complied with. If the four results of the measurements do not exceed the maximum permissible level for the category to which the motorcycle being tested belongs, the limit laid down in 2. 2. 1 will be deemed as being complied with. If one of the four results exceeds the maximum permissible level by not more than 1 dB(A). a second series of four measurements will be taken. In this case the limit laid down in 2. 2. 1 will be deemed as being complied with only if the four new results are less than or equal to the maximum permissible level. Deleted. Deleted. In all other cases, the limit laid down in 2. 2. 1 will be deemed as not being complied with. Deleted. * ** s Annex Document PE 166. 156 $bto EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT 1996 - 1997 SESSION Decision of the European Parliament on the common position adopted by the Council with a view to adopting a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on certain components or characteristics of two- or three-wheel motor vehicles (A4-0199/96 - C4-0149/96. EXTRACT FROM THE MINUTES OF THE SITTING OF 19 June 1996 PE 166. 156 % Two- or three-wheel motor vehicles ***n A4-0199/96 Decision on the common position adopted by the Council with a vu. ew to adopting a European Parliament and Council Directive on certain components or characteristics of two or three-wheel motor vehicles (C4-0149/96 - 00/0470 (COD) ) (Codecision procedure: second reading) The European Parliament. having regard to the common position of the Council, C4-0149/96 - 00/0470(COD), having regard to its opinion at first reading1 on the Commission proposal to the European Parliament and the Council, COM(93)04492, having regard to the amended Commission proposal, COM(95)04933, having regard to Article 189b (2) of the EC Treaty, having regard to Rul2 72 of its Rules of Procedure, having regard to the recommendation for second reading of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs and Industrial Policy (A4-0199/96), 1. Amends the common position as follows; 2. Calls on the Commission to support Parliament's amendment'; in the opinion it is required to deliver pursuant to Article 189b(2) (d) o. 'i the EC Treaty; 3. Calls on the Council to approve all Parliament's amendments, amend its common position accordingly and definitively adopt the act; 4. Instructs its President to forward this decision to the Council and Commission. 1 OJ C 151, 19. 6. 1995, p. 184 and OJ C 109, 1. 5. 1995, p. 116. 2 OJ C 177, 29. 6. 1994, p. 1. 3 OJ C 21, 25. 1. 1996. o. 23. AC P C 4 G G 4 K Common position of'the Council Amendments by Parliament (Amendment 1 ) Recital 5a (new) Whereas the provisions of this Directive, which refers to the manufacturing of vehicles, should not be circumvented by the use of replacement parts permitting non compliance therewith: whereas in particular the * sale of exhaust systems which do^not comply with the requirements laid down in this Directive strictly restricted so as- to forbid the sale for use on public roads of such systems; whereas the Commission should put forward a specific draft Directive intended to effect such control, to Directive 92/61/EEC relating to the type-approval of two- or three-wheel motor vehicles; prejudice without should be (Amendment 2) Recital 1 1 of the object Whereas the requirements of this Directive should not be to oblige those Member States which do not allow two or three-wheel motor vehicles in their territory to tow a trailer to amend their rules; the requirements of Whereas, as long as vehicles conform this to Directive, no Member. State may refuse registration or use of them; pr 1 GG4 c:c (Amendments 3 and 20) Article 5 stage during 1. Before 1 January 1222, the Commission shall submit to the European Parliament and to the Council a proposal, prepared on the basis of research and an assessment of the costs and benefits deriving from the application of reinforced limit values and laying down a subsequent which measures will be adopted aimed at further tightening of the limit values for pollutants and the sound level of the vehicles concerned, as laid down respectively in Chapter 5, Annex II, Tables I and II and Chapter 9, Annex I. In its proposal, the Commission shall take into account and assess the cost/efficiency ratio of the different measures for noise reducing present emissions proportional and reasonable measures as regards the intended aims. pollutant shall and and 1 - No later than 24 months after the final decision bv the Council on this Directive. the Commission shall submit to the European Parliament and to the Council a proposal, prepared in the basis of research and an assessment of the costs and benefits deriving from the application of reinforced limit va'. ues and laying down a subséquent stage during which measures will be adopted aimed at further tightening of the limit values for pollutants and the sound level of the vehicles concerned, as laid down respectively in Chapter 5, Annex II, Tables I and II and Chapter 9, Annex I. In its proposal, the Commission shall take into account and assess the cost/efficiency ratio of the different measures for noise reducing emissions present proportional and reasonable measures as regards the intended aims. pollutant shall and and 2. The Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council, adopted on the basis of the Commission proposal referred to in paragraph 1, which shall apply from 2001, shall take account of the need to incorporate factors other than mere limit values which have been tightened up. The costs and benefits deriving from the implementation of the measures provided for in the said Decision shall be asse. ssed, and these shall be proportional and reasonable in the light of the intended aims. 2. The Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council, adopted on the basis of the Commission proposal referred to in paragraph 1, which shall be agreed before 1 January 2001, shall take account of the need to incorporate factors other than mere limit values which have been tightened up. The costs and benefits deriving from the implementation measures of provided for in the said Decision shall be researched and assessed jointly with industry and users, and shall be proportional and reasonable in the light of the intended aims. the (Amendment 4) Article 7, 2nd paragraph (new) The manufacturing, imrort and sale of replacement parts which modify a two <?r three-Yfreel motor vehicle j. n such a wav that it no longer complies with this Directive shall be prohibited. P E * - 6 6 1 56 (Amendment 5) Article 7, 3rd paragraph (new) Within one year of the adoption of this Directive, and every two years thereafter. Member States and the Commission shall report to the parliaments of the Member States, the European Parliament and the Council on how they are implementing the prohibition referred to in the previous paragraph, and how effective this implementation is. (Amendment 6) Chapter 1, Annex III (1. 2. 3) with 1. 2. 3. The manufacturer of the vehicle shall indicate the designations of tyres in accordance the requirements of this Chapter. This or these tyre(s) made by the tyre manufacturer to the tolerances laid down in Annex II, items 3. 1. 4, 3. 1. 5 and 3. 3 shall move freely in their intended position. The space in which the wheel revolves must be such as to allow unrestricted movement when the maximum permissible size of tyres is used within the suspension, steering and wheel constraints provided by the vehicle manufacturer, guard çLILd with s a f e ty 1. 2. 3. The manufacturer of the vehicle shall indicate the performance rating and safety specifications of tyres in the accordance requirements of this Chapter. Any brand of tyre which conforms to the performance r a t i ng specification contained in this Directive for the relevant speed categories must be permitted for use as a replacement. This or these tyre(s) made by the tyre manufacturer the tolerances laid down in Annex II, items 3. 1. 4, 3. 1. 5 and 3. 3 shall move freely in their intended position. The space in which the wheel revolves must be such as to allow unrestricted movement when the maximum permissible size of tyres is used within the suspension, steering and wheel constraints provided by the vehicle manufacturer, guard to (Amendment 7) Chapter 1, Annex III (1. 2. 4) Deleted, 1. 2. 4. Without prejudice ±Q of certain tjie. requirements of item 1. 2,3 and at the request of the motorcycle manufacturer, only tyres tvre manufacturer(s) cr types with equivalent safety criteria are permittee tP be fitted fS£ safety reasons; this condition applies only to tyyes of speed categories w, and % for ,„yery powerful motorcycles. (Amendment 8) Chapter 7, Annex (2. 3. 1), 1st paragraph 2. 3. 1. An unremovable sleeve must be located in the inlet conduit. If such a sleeve is located in the intake pipe, the latter must be fixed to the engine block by means of shear-bolts bolts removable only using special tools. or 2. 3. 1. An unremovable sleeve must be located in the inlet conduit. If such a sleeve is located in the intake pipe, the latter must be fixed to the engine block by means of bolts removable only using special tools. (Amendment 9) Chapter 7, Annex (2. 3. 2), 1st paragraph 2. 3. 2. Each intake pipe must be fixed with shear-bolts or bolts removable only using special tools. A restricted section, indicated on the outside, must be located inside the pipes; at that point the wall must be less than 4 mm in thickness, or 5 mm if using a flexible material, such as rubber for example. 2. 3. 2. Each intake pipe must be fixed with bolts removable only using special tools. A restricted section, indicated on the outside, must be located inside the pipes; at that point the wall must be less than 4 mm in thickness, or 5 mm if using a flexible material, such as rubber for example. (Amendment 10) Chapter 7, Annex (3. 9) 3. 9. Should an engine be equipped with a reed valve, this must be fixed with shear-bolts which prevent re-use of its support or bolts removable only using special tools. 3. 9. Should an engine be equipped with a reed valve, this must be fixed with bolts removable only using special tools. AH P E 1 6 6 1 56 (Amendment 11 ) Chapter 7, Annex (4) REQU I R E M E N TS IDENTIFICATION ENGINE TYPE OF F OR T HE A VEHICLE 3. 1 0. REQUIREMENTS THE IDENTIFICATION OF A VEHICLE ENGINE TYPE FOR (further accordingly) numbering adapted (Amendment 12) Chapter 9, Annex I, t a b le Vehicles Sound level limits with effect from 1. 1. 1997 Vehicles , Sound level limits with effect from 1. 1. 1997 i. Tvc-v:heel mopeds 1. Two-wheel mopeds < 25 km/h > 25 km/h - three-wheel 2. Motorcycles < 80 C. T,3 > 80 < 175 cra3 > 175 cm3 3. Tricycles 66. 21 76 75 77 £g 80 < 25 km/h > 25 km/h - three-wheel 2. Motorcycles < 80 cm3 > 80 < 175 cm3 > 175 cm3 3. Tricycles 70 73 78 77 Jl H 80 (Amendment 13) Chapter 9, Annex II (2. 1. 5. 4) 2. 1. 5. 4. If the highest of the four results of the measurements does not exceed the maximum permissible level for the category to which the moped being tested belongs, the limits laid down in 2. 1. 1 will be deemed as being complied with. 2. 1. 5. 4. If the average of the four results of the measurements does not exceed the maximum permissible level for the category to which the moped being tested belongs, the limits laid down in 2. 1. 1 will be deemed as being complied with. This highest value will constitute the result of the test. If one of the four results the exceeds maximum — — — — ^ — — —— —— —- L permissible level by not more than 1 dB(A), a second series of four measurements is taken. This average value will constitute the result of the test. D e l e t ed AS PF*6fi156 J n , t h i s. c a se t he UfflitS. l<ud, djaaajip 7,11. 1 »re, deemed as Jaejpq complied ,w4-. th„PPlY. "Af t he four new r e s u l ts _g,9,jao_t t he gJLCfljeLfl maximum l e v e l. p e r m i s s i b le ?n a l l — Q t h er l i m i ts a re complied w i t h. deemed l a id down cases. ,. _%M in 2. 1. 1 being as not PSlfi-ted, EEl. et. ed. (Amendment 1 4) Chapter 9, Annex II (2. 2. 5. 3) 2. 2. 5. 3. The highest of the three measurements constitutes the test result. 2. 2. 5. 3. The average of the three measurements constitutes the test result. (Amendment 15) Chapter 9, Annex III (2. 1. 4. 3. 1. 2. 4) ( s ee 2. 1. 4. 3. 1. 2. 4 If, during the test carried out in second g e ar and 2. 1. 4. 3. 1. 2. 1 2. 1. 4. 3. 1. 2. 3), the engine speed on the approach to the line marking the end of the test track exceeds 105% of the speed referred to in section 3. 2. 1. ? of Appendix 1A, the test must be carried out in third gear and the sound level measured must be the only one recorded as the test result. ( s ee 2. 1. 4. 3. 1. 2. 4. If, during the test carried out in second g e ar and 2. 1. 4. 3. 1. 2. 1 2. 1. 4. 3. 1. 2. 3), the engine speed on the approach to the line marking the end of the test track ' exceeds 100% of the speed referred to in section 3. 2. 1 7 of Appendix 1A, t. xe test must be carried out in third gear and the sound level measured must be the only one recorded as the test result. (Amendment 16) Chapter 9, Annex III (2. 1. 5. 2), 1st paragraph a (new) if the figure following the decimal BPlht-1,S-between Q and 5, the tPtfr-l is rounded off and if between 6 and 9, it,As sounded up. M PC166156 (Amendment 17) Chapter 9, Annex III (2. 1. 5. 4) 2. 1. 5. 4. If the highest of the four results of the measurements does not exceed the maximum permissible level for the to which the category vehicle tested being belongs, the limit laid down in 2. 1. 1 will be deemed as being complied with. This highest will constitute the result of the test. ) value 2. 1. 5. 4 If the average, of the four results of the measurements does not exceed the maximum permissible level for the to which the category vehicle tested being belongs, the limit laid down in 2. 1. 1 will be deemed as being complied with. This average will constitute the result of the test. value If the four results of the measurements do not exceed the maximum permissible level for the category to which the motorcycle being tested belongs, the limit laid down in 2. 1. 1 will be deemed as being complied with. If one of the four results exceeds maximum the permissible level bv not more than 1 dB(A). a second series of four measurements will be taken. In this case the limit laid down in 2. 1. 1 will only be deemed as peine complied with if the four new results are less than or equal to the maximum permissible level. Hi all other cases, the limit laid down in 2. 1. 1 will be deemed as not being complied with. If the four results of the measurements do not exceed the maximum permissible level for the category to which the motorcycle being tested belongs, the limit laid down in 2. 1. 1 will be deemed as being complied with. Deleted pelet;ed peletefl (Amendment 18) Chapter 9, Annex IV (2. 2. 5. 2), 1st paragraph a (new) In,,,. the figure following,the decimal point is between Q and, 5_ the total is rounded off and if between 6 and &. I it. is, rpunded up. A% P E < 6 6 1 56 (Amendment 19) Chapter 9, Annex IV (2. 2. 5. 4) 2. 2. 5. 4. If the highest of the four results of the measurements does not exceed the maximum permissible Jevel for the to which category the vehicle tested being belongs, the limits laid down in 2. 2. 1. will be deemed as being complied with. This highest value will constitute the result of the test. 2. 2. 5. 4. If the avergqe of the four results of the measurements does not exceed the maximum permissible level for the to which the category vehicle tested being belongs, tl-. e limits laid down in 2. 2. 1. will be deemed as being complied with. This average value will constitute the result of the test. If the four results of the measurements do not exceed permissible the maximum level for the category to which the motorcycle being tested belongs, the limit laid down in 2. 2. 1. will be deemed as being complied with. If one of the four results exceeds maximum the permissible level by not more than 1 db(A). a second series of four measurements will be taken. In this case the limit laid down in 2. 2. 1. will only be deemed as being complied with if the four new results are less than or equal to permissible the maximum level. ID all other cases the limits laid down in 2. 2. 1. axe deemed as not being complied with. If the four results of the measurements do not exceed permissible the maximum level for the category to which the motorcycle being tested belongs, the limit laid down in 2. 2. 1. will be deemed as being complied with. peleted Pe],et?d Pejeted A& P^SfiJSG ISSN 0254-1475 COM(96) 450 final DOCUMENTS EN 15 io 14 Catalogue number : CB-CO-96-457-EN-C ISBN 92-78-08826-9 Office for Official Publications of the European Communities L-2985 Luxembourg -XS