Retained EU Law 2008 United Kingdom

Commission Regulation (EC) No 692/2008 of 18 July 2008 implementing and amending Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 of the European Parliament and of the Council on type-approval of motor vehicles with respect to emissions from light passenger and commercial vehicles (Euro 5 and Euro 6) and on access to vehicle repair and maintenance information (Text with EEA relevance)

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57 compliance obligations

Who this Act binds

Plus 1 non-business duty on Crown ministers, regulators, local authorities or tribunals — shown collapsed under each section below.

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uri:annex/i/appendix/5/division/3/division/1

uri:annex/i/appendix/5/division/3/division/1

  • Publish repair and diagnostic information for independent garages
uri:annex/i/division/1/division/1.1

uri:annex/i/division/1/division/1.1

  • Demonstrate that your gas-fuelled vehicle can adapt to any fuel composition on the market
uri:annex/i/division/1/division/1.2

uri:annex/i/division/1/division/1.2

  • Describe flex fuel vehicle adaptability and ensure automatic fuel transition for type-approval
uri:annex/i/division/2/division/2.3

uri:annex/i/division/2/division/2.3

  • Protect vehicle emission control systems from tampering and provide repair access
uri:annex/i/division/4/division/4.2

uri:annex/i/division/4/division/4.2

  • Do not adjust vehicles selected for Type 1 emission testing and follow prescribed procedures
uri:annex/i/division/4/division/4.3

uri:annex/i/division/4/division/4.3

  • Ensure CO2 emissions compliance for type-approved vehicles
uri:annex/ii/appendix/1/division/1/division/6/division/6.4

uri:annex/ii/appendix/1/division/1/division/6/division/6.4

  • Maintain recall records and send regular status reports to the approval authority
uri:annex/ii/appendix/1/division/1/division/6/division/6.5

uri:annex/ii/appendix/1/division/1/division/6/division/6.5

  • Assign a unique name or number to your remedial measures plan
uri:annex/ii/appendix/1/division/1/division/6/division/6.8

uri:annex/ii/appendix/1/division/1/division/6/division/6.8

  • Provide vehicle owners with a certificate recording repairs, modifications or new equipment
uri:annex/ii/appendix/3/division/1

uri:annex/ii/appendix/3/division/1

  • Compile in-service conformity information and implement remedial measures
uri:annex/ii/division/2/division/2.3

uri:annex/ii/division/2/division/2.3

  • Report warranty claims and OBD faults to type-approval authority annually
uri:annex/ii/division/3/division/3.1

uri:annex/ii/division/3/division/3.1

  • Gather in-service performance data and sample from at least two Member States
uri:annex/ii/division/3/division/3.2

uri:annex/ii/division/3/division/3.2

  • Prove representativeness of vehicle sampling selection and vary operating conditions in multiple lots
uri:annex/ii/division/3/division/3.4

uri:annex/ii/division/3/division/3.4

  • Continuously test in-service tailpipe emissions every 18 months
uri:annex/ii/division/4

uri:annex/ii/division/4

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Approval authority must decide on in-service conformity of vehicles after audit Statutory regulator
uri:annex/iiia/appendix/1/division/1/division/3/division/3.4/division/3.4.5

uri:annex/iiia/appendix/1/division/1/division/3/division/3.4/division/3.4.5

  • Disclose parameter labels for OBD data logging when requested
uri:annex/iiia/appendix/2/division/1/division/4/division/4.1/division/4.1.2

uri:annex/iiia/appendix/2/division/1/division/4/division/4.1/division/4.1.2

  • Ensure alternative emission analysers meet equivalent performance standards
uri:annex/iiia/appendix/7/division/1/division/3/division/3.2/division/3.2.6

uri:annex/iiia/appendix/7/division/1/division/3/division/3.2/division/3.2.6

  • Define maximum engine volume for PEMS test family
uri:annex/iiia/appendix/7/division/1/division/4/division/4.2

uri:annex/iiia/appendix/7/division/1/division/4/division/4.2

  • Select vehicles for PEMS testing covering fuel, power, transmission, drive, engine, and after-treatment
uri:annex/iiia/appendix/7/division/1/division/5

uri:annex/iiia/appendix/7/division/1/division/5

  • Define and register PEMS test families with type-approval authority
uri:annex/iiia/appendix/8/division/1/division/3/division/3.3

uri:annex/iiia/appendix/8/division/1/division/3/division/3.3

  • Record test parameters and evaluation results in prescribed file format
uri:annex/iiia/appendix/8/division/1/division/4/division/4.3

uri:annex/iiia/appendix/8/division/1/division/4/division/4.3

  • Provide vehicle and engine description in approved format
uri:annex/iiia/division/2/division/2.2

uri:annex/iiia/division/2/division/2.2

  • Complete certificate to confirm emission compliance
uri:annex/iiia/division/2/division/2.5

uri:annex/iiia/division/2/division/2.5

  • Enable PEMS testing of vehicles by independent parties
uri:annex/iiia/division/3

uri:annex/iiia/division/3

  • Make PEMS test information publicly available and provide technical report on request
uri:annex/iiia/division/4

uri:annex/iiia/division/4

  • Demonstrate real driving emissions (RDE) performance via on-road testing with representative conditions
uri:annex/iii/division/3

uri:annex/iii/division/3

  • Use correct emission test procedures and equipment for PM and particle number
uri:annex/iv/appendix/1/division/2

uri:annex/iv/appendix/1/division/2

  • Confirm Lambda value accuracy within 24 months of type-approval
uri:annex/vi/division/5/division/5.1/division/5.1.3/division/5.1.3.3

uri:annex/vi/division/5/division/5.1/division/5.1.3/division/5.1.3.3

  • Provide a test report with specific evaporative emission details to type-approval authorities
uri:annex/vi/division/5/division/5.2/division/5.2.6

uri:annex/vi/division/5/division/5.2/division/5.2.6

  • Inform type-approval authorities in advance when suppliers determine permeability factor
uri:annex/vi/division/5/division/5.2/division/5.2.7

uri:annex/vi/division/5/division/5.2/division/5.2.7

  • Provide test report for fuel storage system evaporative emissions
uri:annex/vi/division/5/division/5.2/division/5.2.8

uri:annex/vi/division/5/division/5.2/division/5.2.8

  • Provide declaration when using assigned permeability factors for multilayer fuel tanks
uri:annex/vi/division/5/division/5.2/division/5.2.8/division/5.2.8.1

uri:annex/vi/division/5/division/5.2/division/5.2.8/division/5.2.8.1

  • Provide declaration to Type-Approval Authority when using Assigned Permeability Factors
uri:annex/vi/division/5/division/5.3/division/5.3.11

uri:annex/vi/division/5/division/5.3/division/5.3.11

  • Submit evaporative emissions test report to type-approval authorities
uri:annex/vii/appendix/1/division/3

uri:annex/vii/appendix/1/division/3

  • Set up and operate a compliant catalyst ageing bench
uri:annex/vii/division/1

uri:annex/vii/division/1

  • Demonstrate durability of pollution control devices
uri:annex/xi/appendix/1/division/3/division/3.1

uri:annex/xi/appendix/1/division/3/division/3.1

  • Ensure OBD monitors meet minimum in-use performance ratios and demonstrate compliance
uri:annex/xi/appendix/1/division/3/division/3.6

uri:annex/xi/appendix/1/division/3/division/3.6

  • Your OBD system must track and report emissions monitor status
uri:annex/xi/division/2/division/2.11

uri:annex/xi/division/2/division/2.11

  • Demonstrate that OBD system detects EGR flow and cooler malfunctions during approval
uri:annex/xiii/division/2/division/2.2

uri:annex/xiii/division/2/division/2.2

  • Provide required info with replacement pollution control devices and in catalogues
uri:annex/xiii/division/2/division/2.3

uri:annex/xiii/division/2/division/2.3

  • Provide part-number-to-type-approval linkage information to authorities
uri:annex/xv/appendix/1/division/6

uri:annex/xv/appendix/1/division/6

  • Submit a remedial plan for outlying emitter vehicles
uri:annex/xv/division/2

uri:annex/xv/division/2

  • Gather comprehensive in-service performance data for your vehicles
uri:annex/xvi/division/10

uri:annex/xvi/division/10

  • Ensure emission control system works in all EU weather conditions, especially cold
uri:annex/xvi/division/3

uri:annex/xvi/division/3

  • Install a driver warning system for low reagent level
uri:annex/xvi/division/4

uri:annex/xvi/division/4

  • Detect incorrect reagent and activate driver warning
uri:annex/xvi/division/5

uri:annex/xvi/division/5

  • Equip vehicles with reagent consumption monitoring and warning systems
uri:annex/xvi/division/6

uri:annex/xvi/division/6

  • Ensure exhaust gas sensors trigger driver warning and inducement when NOx too high
uri:annex/xvi/division/8

uri:annex/xvi/division/8

  • Install a driver inducement system to prevent driving without emissions control
uri:annex/xvi/division/9

uri:annex/xvi/division/9

  • Provide written information to vehicle owners about emission control and reagent use
s.art003

Requirements for type-approval

  • Demonstrate vehicle compliance with emissions test procedures
s.art004

Requirements for type-approval regarding the OBD system

  • Ensure your vehicles have a compliant OBD system and share data with independent operators
s.art005

Application for EC type-approval of a vehicle with regard to emissions and access to vehicle repair and maintenance information

  • Apply for EC type-approval with required emissions and repair information
s.art009

In service conformity

  • Ensure in-service conformity of your vehicle type for up to 5 years / 100,000 km
s.art010

Pollution control devices

  • Ensure pollution control devices are type-approved and carry identification markings
s.art011

Application for EC type-approval of a type of replacement pollution control device as a separate technical unit

  • Apply for EC type-approval of replacement pollution control devices
s.art013

Access to vehicle OBD and vehicle repair and maintenance information

  • Make vehicle OBD and repair information accessible and provide certificate
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uri:annex/i/appendix/5/division/2

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uri:annex/i/appendix/5/division/3/division/3.1

uri:annex/i/appendix/5/division/3/division/3.1

uri:annex/i/division/2/division/2.2

uri:annex/i/division/2/division/2.2

uri:annex/i/division/3/division/3.1

uri:annex/i/division/3/division/3.1

uri:annex/i/division/4/division/4.5

uri:annex/i/division/4/division/4.5

uri:annex/ii/appendix/1/division/1/division/2/division/2.2.1

uri:annex/ii/appendix/1/division/1/division/2/division/2.2.1

uri:annex/ii/appendix/1/division/1/division/6/division/6.1

uri:annex/ii/appendix/1/division/1/division/6/division/6.1

uri:annex/ii/appendix/1/division/1/division/6/division/6.2

uri:annex/ii/appendix/1/division/1/division/6/division/6.2

uri:annex/ii/appendix/1/division/1/division/6/division/6.5.10

uri:annex/ii/appendix/1/division/1/division/6/division/6.5.10

uri:annex/ii/appendix/1/division/1/division/6/division/6.5.11

uri:annex/ii/appendix/1/division/1/division/6/division/6.5.11

uri:annex/ii/appendix/1/division/1/division/6/division/6.5.2

uri:annex/ii/appendix/1/division/1/division/6/division/6.5.2

uri:annex/ii/appendix/1/division/1/division/6/division/6.5.4

uri:annex/ii/appendix/1/division/1/division/6/division/6.5.4

uri:annex/ii/appendix/1/division/1/division/6/division/6.5.5

uri:annex/ii/appendix/1/division/1/division/6/division/6.5.5

uri:annex/ii/appendix/1/division/1/division/6/division/6.6

uri:annex/ii/appendix/1/division/1/division/6/division/6.6

uri:annex/ii/appendix/1/division/1/division/6/division/6.7

uri:annex/ii/appendix/1/division/1/division/6/division/6.7

uri:annex/ii/division/2/division/2.1

uri:annex/ii/division/2/division/2.1

uri:annex/iiia/appendix/2/division/1/division/4/division/4.3/division/4.3.3/division/c

uri:annex/iiia/appendix/2/division/1/division/4/division/4.3/division/4.3.3/division/c

uri:annex/iiia/appendix/2/division/1/division/4/division/4.4

uri:annex/iiia/appendix/2/division/1/division/4/division/4.4

uri:annex/iiia/appendix/7/division/1/division/3/division/3.3

uri:annex/iiia/appendix/7/division/1/division/3/division/3.3

uri:annex/iiia/appendix/7/division/1/division/4/division/4.1

uri:annex/iiia/appendix/7/division/1/division/4/division/4.1

uri:annex/iiia/division/2/division/2.1/division/2.1.2

uri:annex/iiia/division/2/division/2.1/division/2.1.2

uri:annex/iv/appendix/2/division/2

uri:annex/iv/appendix/2/division/2

uri:annex/vii/appendix/2/division/3

uri:annex/vii/appendix/2/division/3

uri:annex/vii/division/2

uri:annex/vii/division/2

uri:annex/xi/appendix/1/division/3/division/3.2

uri:annex/xi/appendix/1/division/3/division/3.2

uri:annex/xi/appendix/1/division/3/division/3.3

uri:annex/xi/appendix/1/division/3/division/3.3

uri:annex/xi/appendix/1/division/3/division/3.5

uri:annex/xi/appendix/1/division/3/division/3.5

uri:annex/xi/division/2/division/2.10

uri:annex/xi/division/2/division/2.10

uri:annex/xi/division/2/division/2.14

uri:annex/xi/division/2/division/2.14

uri:annex/xi/division/2/division/2.4

uri:annex/xi/division/2/division/2.4

uri:annex/xi/division/2/division/2.5

uri:annex/xi/division/2/division/2.5

uri:annex/xi/division/3/division/3.2

uri:annex/xi/division/3/division/3.2

uri:annex/xii/division/2

uri:annex/xii/division/2

uri:annex/xii/division/4

uri:annex/xii/division/4

uri:annex/xiv/division/2

uri:annex/xiv/division/2

uri:annex/xv/division/1/division/1.1

uri:annex/xv/division/1/division/1.1

uri:annex/xv/division/1/division/1.4

uri:annex/xv/division/1/division/1.4

uri:annex/xv/division/1/division/1.4/division/1

uri:annex/xv/division/1/division/1.4/division/1

uri:annex/xv/division/1/division/1.4/division/1.4.7

uri:annex/xv/division/1/division/1.4/division/1.4.7

uri:annex/xv/division/3

uri:annex/xv/division/3

uri:annex/xvi/division/2

uri:annex/xvi/division/2

uri:annex/xviii/division/2

uri:annex/xviii/division/2

s.annex iv para.1

Annex IV para.1

s.art001

Subject matter

s.art002

Definitions

s.art006

Administrative provisions for EC type-approval of a vehicle with regard to emissions and access to vehicle repair and maintenance information

s.art007

Amendments to type-approvals

s.art008

Conformity of production

s.art012

Administrative provisions for EC type-approval of replacement pollution control device as separate technical unit

s.art014

Compliance with the obligations regarding access to vehicle OBD and vehicle repair and maintenance information

s.art015

Special requirements regarding type approval information

s.art016

Amendments to Regulation (EC) No 715/2007

s.art016

Transitional provisions

s.art017

Entry into force

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