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On enforcement, the proposed standards will be integrated into the "Motor Vehicle Type Approval" process which currently covers road worthiness and exhaust emission requirements for new vehicles. Only those which meet the specified noise standards or other standards which are at least as stringent as the specified standards will be approved for first registration. Imported used vehicles not covered by the Type Approval process will be required to be individually tested at competent testing centres to ascertain that they meet the specified standards. Vehicles which are designed to the required standards should be able to sustain its noise performance throughout its useful life.
In closing, Mr Deputy President, I would like to draw Members' attention to the implementation timetable of the proposed controls. The Bill is originally scheduled to commence on 31 March 1996. However, because of the need to give time to the Bills Committee to be formed to consider the Bill, we now have to defer its effective date and I shall move the necessary amendments at the committee stage.
After enactment of the Bill, we shall table the Noise Control (Motor Vehicles) Regulation before this Council. In order to give sufficient time for vehicle suppliers to comply with the new standards and for the public to understand the new requirements, we intend to implement the standards two months after the Regulation is approved by this Council, which will be around August this year.
Thank you, Mr Deputy President.
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