Circular No. 33/2010/TT-BGTVT amends the regulations on fuel vapor permeation testing for newly manufactured and assembled motorcycles and motorbikes. The test will be applicable from May 19, 2013, for models certified before May 19, 2012.
Scope of application
New motorcycle and motorbike manufacturing, assembly, and import enterprises.
Key points
- For models of motorcycles and motorbikes certified before May 19, 2012: fuel vapor permeation testing will be applied from May 19, 2013.
- This Circular takes effect 45 days from the date of issuance.
🌐 Social impact of this document
- Positive impact: Reduction of unwanted emissions, protection of the environment.
- Negative impact: Increased costs for businesses due to the implementation of new tests.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When does the fuel vapor permeation test begin?
The fuel vapor permeation test begins to apply from May 19, 2013, for models certified before this date.
Who is responsible for implementing this Circular?
The Director of the Ministry's Office, the Inspector General of the Ministry, Heads of Departments, Directors of Bureaus, Heads of agencies, organizations, and individuals related to this matter are responsible for implementing this Circular.
When does this Circular take effect?
This Circular takes effect 45 days from the date of issuance.
Which types of motorcycles and motorbikes are subject to the fuel vapor permeation test?
The fuel vapor permeation test applies to models of motorcycles and motorbikes certified before May 19, 2012.
What penalties will businesses face if they do not conduct the fuel vapor permeation test?
This Circular does not mention sanctions for non-compliance, so there is no information about penalties for failing to conduct the test.
Full text
CIRCULAR
Amending and supplementing Circular No. 30/2009/TT-BGTVT dated November 19, 2009
of the Ministry of Transport stipulating National Technical Regulations on exhaust emissions
for new motorcycles and motor vehicles produced, assembled, and imported
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Pursuant to the Law on Issuing Legal Regulatory Documents dated June 3, 2008;
Pursuant to Decree No. 24/2009/NĐ-CP dated March 5, 2009 of the Government detailing and providing measures for the implementation of the Law on Legislative Regulatory Documents;
Pursuant to Decree No. 51/2008/NĐ-CP dated April 22, 2008 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Transport;
The Minister of Transport amends and supplements Circular No. 30/2009/TT-BGTVT dated November 19, 2009, as follows:
Article 1. Amending and supplementing the provisions at Clause (b) Article 2 of Circular No. 30/2009/TT-BGTVT dated November 19, 2009 of the Ministry of Transport, as follows:
"For types of vehicles produced and assembled (P&A) that were granted a quality certification before May 19, 2012: apply the fuel vapor test from May 19, 2013."
Article 2. This Circular takes effect forty-five days from the date of issuance.
Article 3. The Director of the Ministry's Office, the Inspector General, Heads of Departments, Directors of Bureaus, Heads of agencies, organizations, and individuals related shall be responsible for implementing this Circular.
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