Before presenting a vehicle for pre-registration examination, a noise emission compliance letter for the vehicle should be obtained from EPD. Applications for noise emission compliance can now be submitted to EPD, Mr Wong said.
These new requirements will not apply to special purpose vehicles, motor tricycles, village vehicles, and vehicles that cannot travel above 50 kilometres per hour. Nor will they affect existing vehicles.
Further information on the new noise emission controls and the relevant application forms can be obtained from EPD's Control Section, Motor Vehicle Emissions Group at room 4518, 45th floor, Revenue Tower, 5 Gloucester Road, Wan Chai. Enquiries can also be made on 2594 6040 or by fax 2827 8256.
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Energy Efficiency Labelling Scheme for room coolers
The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) is inviting manufacturers, importers and local agents of room coolers to join its Voluntary Energy Efficiency Labelling Scheme.
The scheme, which will come into effect tomorrow (Saturday) under the administration of the EMSD, aims at:
raising public awareness of energy efficiency and conservation;
helping consumers select more energy efficient products by providing pre-purchase information on energy consumption and efficiency;
phasing out less energy efficient products; and
achieving energy-saving in households.
Similar to the refrigerator labelling scheme introduced a year ago, the scheme covers room coolers sold in Hong Kong but does not cover second-hand products or products already in use.
Interested manufacturers, local agents and importers can join the scheme voluntarily through registration with EMSD.
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