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Australian Design Rule Development Program and Public Comment
The development of the ADRs continues as part of a program which includes amendments to existing ADRs, introduction of new ADRs, as well as a full review of existing ADRs every ten years. Public comment on draft ADR amendments, draft new ADRs and draft reviews of existing ADRs is an important part of the process.
Proposed ADR Amendments
- Updates on the program of proposals for amendments to ADRs may be obtained from the Status of ADR Amendments. [to be advised]
Proposed New ADRs
- Updates on the program of proposals for new ADRs may be obtained from the Status of New ADRs. [to be advised]
ADR Review
- Updates on the program of the ADRs that are currently under full review may be obtained from the Status of the ADR Review. [to be advised]
The Australian Design Rules - PUBLIC COMMENT
To provide public comment, please download the Feedback Form(s) and return them to the Department before the end of the public comment period(s).
Draft Regulation Impact Statement for Review of Euro 5/6 Light Vehicle Emissions Standards
The Australian Government has a policy of harmonising Australia's vehicle standards (Australian Design Rules) wherever possible with the international standards established by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UN ECE). The current emissions ADRs adopt the standards known as Euro 4.New Euro 5 and Euro 6 standards have recently been agreed for light duty vehicles, and the Department has prepared a draft Regulation Impact Statement (RIS) to consider the merits of adopting these latest standards in Australia.
The RIS incorporates a benefit-cost analysis undertaken by Bureau of Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Economics (BITRE). DITRDLG also acknowledges the assistance of the Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts (DEWHA) and a number of State environment agencies in the preparation of the RIS.
The draft RIS was provided for public scrutiny and comment, prior to the presentation of a final RIS for consideration by decision makers [
PDF: 1783 KB]. The consultation period closed on 15 March 2010.
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