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"Madam President, I first wish to thank the European Parliament, and in particular the rapporteur, Mr Lange, for his speedy preparation of the report on the second reading of this matter. In general I might say that Mr Lange’s deep commitment to the issues in this area has been held in high regard in the Commission.
I am happy that the rapporteur agrees with the limit values for emissions and their application dates, which are scheduled as from 2003. The rapporteur is once again proposing, however, an amendment that appeared in the first reading, which has to do with a second stage of mandatory limit values that would apply from 2006. This stage would be based on limit values and test cycles that currently apply to passenger cars.
As you know, right from the start the Commission has supported stricter limits for emissions as from 2006, in compliance with the following principles: that we should employ a worldwide harmonised test cycle for motorcycles that reflects the actual way motorcycles are driven on the highway, with the corresponding limit values; that we should employ a reliable sequence of emissions measurements in a new test cycle for motorcycles, so that new limit values may be specified in a way that is scientifically sound and in accordance with improved emission control technology.
A UN/ECE working party entrusted with the task has completed technical development work on a test cycle for motorcycles. In the last few months, a large-scale emissions measurements programme has been undertaken. I could also mention that test results on fifty motorcycles are now available. Next week the results will be evaluated by the working party. We do not have to wait until worldwide consensus is reached regarding harmonised testing procedures. The technical work carried out under this programme makes it possible to determine a solution for motorcycles that can perhaps be applied first in EU legislation.
The rapporteur’s proposed approach is an option that nevertheless needs further improvements for it to be effective with regard to protection of the environment. This is an important issue and the Commission cannot support any of the amendments that call for the introduction of a mandatory second stage. However, the Commission is prepared to participate with the other institutions in shaping an agreement that would be ambitious in terms of technology and that would benefit the environment.
The common position now contains a package of measures for improved in-use emission control, but there is still a number of amendments in the report which define time limits and the details of the regulations more precisely. The Commission supports Amendment No 6, which has to do with preventing the test cycle from being by-passed, and the first parts of Amendments Nos 5 and 14, which are connected with the conformity testing of in-service motorcycles. The Commission also accepts Amendments Nos 3 and 12, which would permit the retrofitting of older motorcycles. The Commission cannot accept the demands in Amendments Nos 5, 13 and 20 regarding durability. Such regulations could lead to ever-changing regulations in the period 2003 – 2006.
The Commission supports the proposal that the measuring of carbon dioxide emissions and fuel consumption should be included in the type approval system as an essential requirement for a future reduction in carbon dioxide emissions and improved fuel economy. Measures connected with this can, however, only be taken after a thorough evaluation has been undertaken. For that reason, the Commission accepts Amendment No 7, but rejects Amendments Nos 15 and 19.
Amendments Nos 8 and 9 are connected with the introduction of stage 2 limit values for mopeds. The Commission cannot accept Amendment No 8, as it would delay the application of stage 2 to new type approvals to a time past that agreed in the existing Directive (97/24/EC). However, the Commission accepts Amendment No 9, which provides for a clearly defined period of validity for stage 1 approvals, which in the directive is open.
The Commission therefore accepts Amendments Nos 3, 6, 7, 9, 12, 17 and 22. In addition, the Commission accepts Amendments Nos 1 and 18 in principle and Amendments Nos 5, 14 and 23 in part. The Commission does not agree with Amendments Nos 2, 4, 8, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 19 – 21, and 24 – 27."@en1
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