COM(2004)162 - Type-approval of motor vehicles with regard to their re-usability, recyclability and recoverability

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  1. Key information
  2. Key dates
  3. Related information
  4. Resulting legislation
  5. Full version
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1.

Key information

official title

Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the type-approval of motor vehicles with regard to their re-usability, recyclability and recoverability and amending Council Directive 70/156/EEC
 
Legal instrument Directive
Decision making procedure ordinary legislative procedure (COD)
reference by COM-number138 COM(2004)162 EN
Additional COM-numbers COM(2004)162
procedure number140 2004/0053(COD)
CELEX number141 52004PC0162

2.

Key dates

Document 11-03-2004
Online publication 11-03-2004
Decision 26-10-2005; Richtlijn 2005/64
Publication in Official Journal142 25-11-2005; OJ L 309 p. 37-54

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Related information

4.

Resulting legislation

 

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  • 1. 
    Throughout this explanatory note, the terms passenger cars will be used instead of M1 vehicles and light-duty trucks instead of N1 vehicles (Category M1 includes passenger cars, sport utility vehicles, monospaces and minibuses - Category N1 includes light-duty trucks up to 3 500 kg).

     
  • 2. 
    Council Directive 70/156/EEC of 6 February 1970 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the type-approval of motor vehicles and their trailers (OJ L 42, 23.2.1970, p. 1).

     
  • 3. 
    OJ L 225, 10.8.1992, p 1.

     
  • 4. 
    OJ L 269, 21.10.2000, p. 34.

     
  • 5. 
    OJ L 269, 21.10.2000, p. 34.

     
  • 6. 
    The term mass is used in this proposal instead of weight. Masses are expressed in kilograms.

     
  • 7. 
    Commission Decision 2003/138/EC of 27 February 2003 establishing component and material coding standards for vehicles pursuant to Directive 2000/53/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on end-of life vehicles (OJ L 53, 28.2.2003, p 58).

     
  • 8. 
    The term mass is used in this proposal instead of weight. Masses are expressed in kilograms.

     
  • 9. 
    Council Directive 70/156/EEC of 6 February 1970 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the type-approval of motor vehicles and their trailers (OJ L 42, 23.2.1970, p. 1).

     
  • 10. 
    OJ L 269, 21.10.2000, p. 34.

     
  • 11. 
    OJ L 269, 21.10.2000, p. 34.

     
  • 12. 
    Council Directive 70/156/EEC of 6 February 1970 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the type-approval of motor vehicles and their trailers (OJ L 42, 23.2.1970, p. 1).

     
  • 13. 
    The average age of treated end-of life vehicles was estimated in Belgium at 13.3 years for the year 2002 - Source : Febelauto in Annual Report 2002.

     
  • 14. 
    OJ L 269, 21.10.2000, p. 34.

     
  • 15. 
    Throughout this explanatory note, the terms passenger cars will be used instead of M1 vehicles and light-duty trucks instead of N1 vehicles (Category M1 includes passenger cars, sport utility vehicles, monospaces and minibuses - Category N1 includes light-duty trucks up to 3 500 kg).

     
  • 16. 
    The term mass is used in this proposal instead of weight. Masses are expressed in kilograms.

     
  • 17. 
    The term mass is used in this proposal instead of weight. Masses are expressed in kilograms.

     
  • 18. 
    As defined in Annex II Section C of Directive 70/156/EEC as amended by Directive 2001/116/EC.

     
  • 19. 
    It should be kept in mind that the Community type-approval applies to the construction of new vehicles only.

     
  • 20. 
    Directive 98/69/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 October 1998 relating to measures to be taken against air pollution by emissions from motor vehicles and amending Council Directive 70/220/EEC OJ L 350 , 28.12.1998, p. 1.

     
  • 21. 
    Council Directive 70/220/EEC of 20 March 1970 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to measures to be taken against air pollution by gases from positive-ignition engines of motor vehicles OJ L076 , 6.4.1970, p. 1.

     
  • 22. 
    Council Directive 70/157/EEC of 6 February 1970 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the permissible sound level and the exhaust system of motor vehicles OJ L 42, 23.2.1970, p. 16.

     
  • 23. 
    Commission Directive 1999/101/EC of 15 December 1999 adapting to technical progress Council Directive 70/157/EEC relating to the permissible sound level and the exhaust system of motor vehicles OJ L 334, 28.12.1999, p. 41.

     
  • 24. 
    Council Directive 77/541/EEC of 28 June 1977 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to safety belts and restraint systems of motor vehicles OJ L 220 , 29.8.1977, p. 95.

     
  • 25. 
    Commission Directive 2000/3/EC of 22 February 2000 adapting to technical progress Council Directive 77/541/EEC relating to safety belts and restraint systems of motor vehicles OJ L 53, 25.2.2000, p. 53.

     
  • 26. 
    Council Directive 74/408/EEC of 22 July 1974 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the interior fittings of motor vehicles (strength of seats and of their anchorages) OJ L 221, 12.8.1974, p. 1.

     
  • 27. 
    Commission Directive 96/37/EC of 17 June 1996 adapting to technical progress Council Directive 74/408/EEC relating to the interior fittings of motor vehicles (strength of seats and of their anchorages) OJ L 186, 25.7.1996, p. 28.

     
  • 28. 
    Directive 96/79/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 1996 on the protection of occupants of motor vehicles in the event of a frontal impact and amending Directive 70/156/EEC, OJ L 18 , 21.1.1997, p. 7.

     
  • 29. 
    Directive 96/27/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 May 1996 on the protection of occupants of motor vehicles in the event of a side impact and amending Directive 70/156/EEC, OJ L 169, 8.7.1996, p. 1.

     
  • 30. 
    Council Directive 74/61/EEC of 17 December 1973 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to devices to prevent the unauthorised use of motor vehicles, OJ L 38 , 11.2.1974, p. 22.

     
  • 31. 
    Commission Directive 95/56/EC of 8 November 1995 adapting to technical progress Council Directive 74/61/EEC relating to devices to prevent the unauthorised use of motor vehicles, OJ L 286 , 29.11.1995, p. 1.

     
  • 32. 
    OJ L 269, 21.10.2000, p. 34.

     
  • 33. 
    OJ L 225, 10.8.1992, p 1.

     
  • 34. 
    OJ L 269, 21.10.2000, p. 34.

     
  • 35. 
    14 007 798 passenger cars and 1 741 397 light-duty vehicles (Source Association Auxiliaire de l'Automobile in ACEA, www.acea.be/ACEA/ auto_data.html).

     
  • 36. 
    In 2004, JD Power-LMC forecasts 14 397 000 passenger cars and 1 512 000 light trucks to be produced in Western Europe

     
  • 37. 
    Source : Environnement
     
  • 38. 
    Lower Medium Class of vehicles.

     
  • 39. 
    The development costs of the prototype vehicles needed for inspections are not included.

     
  • 40. 
    OJ C ..., ..., p. ...

     
  • 41. 
    OJ C ..., ..., p. ...

     
  • 42. 
    OJ C ..., ..., p. ...

     
  • 43. 
    OJ L 269, 21.10.2000, p. 34.

     
  • 44. 
    OJ L 269, 21.10.2000, p. 34. Directive as amended by Commission Decision 2002/525/EC (OJ L 170, 29.6.2002, p. 81).

     
  • 45. 
    OJ L 42, 23.2.1970, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Council Regulation (EC) No 807/2003 (OJ L 122, 16.5.2003. p. 36).

     
  • 46. 
    The term mass is used in this proposal instead of weight. Masses are expressed in kilograms.

     
  • 47. 
    Council Directive 70/156/EEC of 6 February 1970 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the type-approval of motor vehicles and their trailers (OJ L 42, 23.2.1970, p. 1).

     
  • 48. 
    Commission Decision 2003/138/EC of 27 February 2003 establishing component and material coding standards for vehicles pursuant to Directive 2000/53/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on end-of life vehicles (OJ L 53, 28.2.2003, p 58).

     
  • 49. 
    The average age of treated end-of life vehicles was estimated in Belgium at 13.3 years for the year 2002 - Source : Febelauto in Annual Report 2002.

     
  • 50. 
    The average age of treated end-of life vehicles was estimated in Belgium at 13.3 years for the year 2002 - Source : Febelauto in Annual Report 2002.

     
  • 51. 
    As defined in Annex II Section C of Directive 70/156/EEC as amended by Directive 2001/116/EC.

     
  • 52. 
    OJ L 53, 28.2.2003, p 58.

     
  • 53. 
    Throughout this explanatory note, the terms passenger cars will be used instead of M1 vehicles and light-duty trucks instead of N1 vehicles (Category M1 includes passenger cars, sport utility vehicles, monospaces and minibuses - Category N1 includes light-duty trucks up to 3 500 kg).

     
  • 54. 
    OJ L 225, 10.8.1992, p 1.

     
  • 55. 
    Throughout this explanatory note, the terms passenger cars will be used instead of M1 vehicles and light-duty trucks instead of N1 vehicles (Category M1 includes passenger cars, sport utility vehicles, monospaces and minibuses - Category N1 includes light-duty trucks up to 3 500 kg).

     
  • 56. 
    I.e. leather upholstery, in-car radio equipment, air-conditioning, alloy wheels etc.

     
  • 57. 
    Throughout this explanatory note, the terms passenger cars will be used instead of M1 vehicles and light-duty trucks instead of N1 vehicles (Category M1 includes passenger cars, sport utility vehicles, monospaces and minibuses - Category N1 includes light-duty trucks up to 3 500 kg).

     
  • 58. 
    The item numbers and footnotes used in this information document correspond to those set out in Annex I to Directive 70/156/EEC. Items not relevant for the purpose of this Directive are omitted.

     
  • 59. 
    Delete where not applicable.

     
  • 60. 
    Council Directive 70/156/EEC of 6 February 1970 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the type-approval of motor vehicles and their trailers (OJ L 42, 23.2.1970, p. 1).

     
  • 61. 
    Council Directive 70/156/EEC of 6 February 1970 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the type-approval of motor vehicles and their trailers (OJ L 42, 23.2.1970, p. 1).

     
  • 62. 
    If not available at the time of granting the type-approval, this item shall be completed at the latest when the vehicle is introduced on the market.

     
  • 63. 
    As defined in Annex II.A.

     
  • 64. 
    Council Directive 70/156/EEC of 6 February 1970 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the type-approval of motor vehicles and their trailers (OJ L 42, 23.2.1970, p. 1).

     
  • 65. 
    OJ L 225, 10.8.1992, p 1.

     
  • 66. 
    When the airbag is inserted inside the steering wheel, the steering wheel itself.

     
  • 67. 
    Throughout the impact assessment form, the term passenger cars will be used instead of the term M1 vehicles (Category M1 includes actually passenger cars, sport utility vehicles, monospaces and minibuses); the term light duty truck will be used instead of N1 vehicles, for reason of commodity. (Category N1 includes light duty trucks up to 3 500 kg).

     
  • 68. 
    Throughout this explanatory note, the terms passenger cars will be used instead of M1 vehicles and light-duty trucks instead of N1 vehicles (Category M1 includes passenger cars, sport utility vehicles, monospaces and minibuses - Category N1 includes light-duty trucks up to 3 500 kg).

     
  • 69. 
    Council Directive 70/156/EEC of 6 February 1970 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the type-approval of motor vehicles and their trailers (OJ L 42, 23.2.1970, p.

    1).

     
  • 70. 
    OJ L 225, 10.8.1992, p 1.

     
  • 71. 
    OJ L 269, 21.10.2000, p. 34.

     
  • 72. 
    OJ L 269, 21.10.2000, p. 34.

     
  • 73. 
    The term mass is used in this proposal instead of weight. Masses are expressed in kilograms.

     
  • 74. 
    Commission Decision 2003/138/EC of 27 February 2003 establishing component and material coding standards for vehicles pursuant to Directive 2000/53/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on end-of life vehicles (OJ L 53, 28.2.2003, p 58).

     
  • 75. 
    The term mass is used in this proposal instead of weight. Masses are expressed in kilograms.

     
  • 76. 
    Council Directive 70/156/EEC of 6 February 1970 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the type-approval of motor vehicles and their trailers (OJ L 42, 23.2.1970, p.

    1).

     
  • 77. 
    OJ L 269, 21.10.2000, p. 34.

     
  • 78. 
    OJ L 269, 21.10.2000, p. 34.

     
  • 79. 
    Council Directive 70/156/EEC of 6 February 1970 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the type-approval of motor vehicles and their trailers (OJ L 42, 23.2.1970, p.

    1).

     
  • 80. 
    The average age of treated end-of life vehicles was estimated in Belgium at 13.3 years for the year 2002 - Source : Febelauto in Annual Report 2002.

     
  • 81. 
    OJ L 269, 21.10.2000, p. 34.

     
  • 82. 
    Throughout this explanatory note, the terms passenger cars will be used instead of M1 vehicles and light-duty trucks instead of N1 vehicles (Category M1 includes passenger cars, sport utility vehicles, monospaces and minibuses - Category N1 includes light-duty trucks up to 3 500 kg).

     
  • 83. 
    The term mass is used in this proposal instead of weight. Masses are expressed in kilograms.

     
  • 84. 
    The term mass is used in this proposal instead of weight. Masses are expressed in kilograms.

     
  • 85. 
    As defined in Annex II Section C of Directive 70/156/EEC as amended by Directive 2001/116/EC.

     
  • 86. 
    It should be kept in mind that the Community type-approval applies to the construction of new vehicles only.

     
  • 87. 
    Directive 98/69/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 October 1998 relating to measures to be taken against air pollution by emissions from motor vehicles and amending Council Directive 70/220/EEC OJ L 350 , 28.12.1998, p. 1.

     
  • 88. 
    Council Directive 70/220/EEC of 20 March 1970 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to measures to be taken against air pollution by gases from positive-ignition engines of motor vehicles OJ L076 , 6.4.1970, p. 1.

     
  • 89. 
    Council Directive 70/157/EEC of 6 February 1970 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the permissible sound level and the exhaust system of motor vehicles OJ L 42, 23.2.1970, p. 16.

     
  • 90. 
    Commission Directive 1999/101/EC of 15 December 1999 adapting to technical progress Council Directive 70/157/EEC relating to the permissible sound level and the exhaust system of motor vehicles OJ L 334, 28.12.1999, p. 41.

     
  • 91. 
    Council Directive 77/541/EEC of 28 June 1977 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to safety belts and restraint systems of motor vehicles OJ L 220 , 29.8.1977, p. 95.

     
  • 92. 
    Commission Directive 2000/3/EC of 22 February 2000 adapting to technical progress Council Directive 77/541/EEC relating to safety belts and restraint systems of motor vehicles OJ L 53, 25.2.2000, p. 53.

     
  • 93. 
    Council Directive 74/408/EEC of 22 July 1974 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the interior fittings of motor vehicles (strength of seats and of their anchorages) OJ L 221, 12.8.1974, p. 1.

     
  • 94. 
    Commission Directive 96/37/EC of 17 June 1996 adapting to technical progress Council Directive 74/408/EEC relating to the interior fittings of motor vehicles (strength of seats and of their anchorages) OJ L 186, 25.7.1996, p. 28.

     
  • 95. 
    Directive 96/79/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 1996 on the protection of occupants of motor vehicles in the event of a frontal impact and amending Directive 70/156/EEC, OJ L 18 , 21.1.1997, p. 7.

     
  • 96. 
    Directive 96/27/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 May 1996 on the protection of occupants of motor vehicles in the event of a side impact and amending Directive 70/156/EEC, OJ L 169, 8.7.1996, p. 1.

     
  • 97. 
    Council Directive 74/61/EEC of 17 December 1973 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to devices to prevent the unauthorised use of motor vehicles, OJ L 38 , 11.2.1974, p. 22.

     
  • 98. 
    Commission Directive 95/56/EC of 8 November 1995 adapting to technical progress Council Directive 74/61/EEC relating to devices to prevent the unauthorised use of motor vehicles, OJ L 286 , 29.11.1995, p. 1.

     
  • 99. 
    OJ L 269, 21.10.2000, p. 34.

     
  • 100. 
    OJ L 225, 10.8.1992, p 1.

     
  • 101. 
    OJ L 269, 21.10.2000, p. 34.

     
  • 102. 
    14 007 798 passenger cars and 1 741 397 light-duty vehicles (Source Association Auxiliaire de l'Automobile in ACEA, www.acea.be/ACEA/ auto_data.html).

     
  • 103. 
    In 2004, JD Power-LMC forecasts 14 397 000 passenger cars and 1 512 000 light trucks to be produced in Western Europe

     
  • 104. 
    Source : Environnement
     
  • 105. 
    Lower Medium Class of vehicles.

     
  • 106. 
    The development costs of the prototype vehicles needed for inspections are not included.

     
  • 107. 
    OJ C ..., ..., p. ...

     
  • 108. 
    OJ C ..., ..., p. ...

     
  • 109. 
    OJ C ..., ..., p. ...

     
  • 110. 
    OJ L 269, 21.10.2000, p. 34.

     
  • 111. 
    OJ L 269, 21.10.2000, p. 34. Directive as amended by Commission Decision 2002/525/EC (OJ L 170, 29.6.2002, p. 81).

     
  • 112. 
    OJ L 42, 23.2.1970, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Council Regulation (EC) No 807/2003 (OJ L 122, 16.5.2003. p. 36).

     
  • 113. 
    The term mass is used in this proposal instead of weight. Masses are expressed in kilograms.

     
  • 114. 
    Council Directive 70/156/EEC of 6 February 1970 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the type-approval of motor vehicles and their trailers (OJ L 42, 23.2.1970, p.

    1).

     
  • 115. 
    Commission Decision 2003/138/EC of 27 February 2003 establishing component and material coding standards for vehicles pursuant to Directive 2000/53/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on end-of life vehicles (OJ L 53, 28.2.2003, p 58).

     
  • 116. 
    The average age of treated end-of life vehicles was estimated in Belgium at 13.3 years for the year 2002 - Source : Febelauto in Annual Report 2002.

     
  • 117. 
    The average age of treated end-of life vehicles was estimated in Belgium at 13.3 years for the year 2002 - Source : Febelauto in Annual Report 2002.

     
  • 118. 
    As defined in Annex II Section C of Directive 70/156/EEC as amended by Directive 2001/116/EC.

     
  • 119. 
    OJ L 53, 28.2.2003, p 58.

     
  • 120. 
    Throughout this explanatory note, the terms passenger cars will be used instead of M1 vehicles and light-duty trucks instead of N1 vehicles (Category M1 includes passenger cars, sport utility vehicles, monospaces and minibuses - Category N1 includes light-duty trucks up to 3 500 kg).

     
  • 121. 
    OJ L 225, 10.8.1992, p 1.

     
  • 122. 
    Throughout this explanatory note, the terms passenger cars will be used instead of M1 vehicles and light-duty trucks instead of N1 vehicles (Category M1 includes passenger cars, sport utility vehicles, monospaces and minibuses - Category N1 includes light-duty trucks up to 3 500 kg).

     
  • 123. 
    I.e. leather upholstery, in-car radio equipment, air-conditioning, alloy wheels etc.

     
  • 124. 
    Throughout this explanatory note, the terms passenger cars will be used instead of M1 vehicles and light-duty trucks instead of N1 vehicles (Category M1 includes passenger cars, sport utility vehicles, monospaces and minibuses - Category N1 includes light-duty trucks up to 3 500 kg).

     
  • 125. 
    The item numbers and footnotes used in this information document correspond to those set out in Annex I to Directive 70/156/EEC. Items not relevant for the purpose of this Directive are omitted.

     
  • 126. 
    Delete where not applicable.

     
  • 127. 
    Council Directive 70/156/EEC of 6 February 1970 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the type-approval of motor vehicles and their trailers (OJ L 42, 23.2.1970, p.

    1).

     
  • 128. 
    Council Directive 70/156/EEC of 6 February 1970 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the type-approval of motor vehicles and their trailers (OJ L 42, 23.2.1970, p.

    1).

     
  • 129. 
    If not available at the time of granting the type-approval, this item shall be completed at the latest when the vehicle is introduced on the market.

     
  • 130. 
    As defined in Annex II.A.

     
  • 131. 
    Council Directive 70/156/EEC of 6 February 1970 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the type-approval of motor vehicles and their trailers (OJ L 42, 23.2.1970, p.

    1).

     
  • 132. 
    OJ L 225, 10.8.1992, p 1.

     
  • 133. 
    When the airbag is inserted inside the steering wheel, the steering wheel itself.

     
  • 134. 
    Throughout the impact assessment form, the term passenger cars will be used instead of the term M1 vehicles (Category M1 includes actually passenger cars, sport utility vehicles, monospaces and minibuses); the term light duty truck will be used instead of N1 vehicles, for reason of commodity. (Category N1 includes light duty trucks up to 3 500 kg).

     
  • 135. 
    This legally binding act of the European Union establishes a set of objectives which all member states of the European Union must fulfil. The member states are required to implement directives. The member states are free to choose the manner they see fit to fulfil the required objectives.
     
  • 136. 
    This directorate-general (DG) is responsible for policies concerning the internal market, industry and small and medium enterprises. The directorate-general is also involved in the Copernicus and Galileo space programmes of the EU.
     
  • 137. 
    This procedure is the standard decision-making procedure used in the European Union, unless the treaties specifically state one of the special legislative procedures is to be applied to a particular subject. Before the Treaty of Lisbon came into force late 2009 it was referred to as the co-decision procedure. The essential characteristic of this procedure is that both the Council of Ministers as well as the European Parliament have a deciding vote in the legislative process, and both institutions may amend a proposal.
     
  • 138. 
    De Europese Commissie kent nummers toe aan officiële documenten van de Europese Unie. De Commissie maakt onderscheid in een aantal typen documenten door middel van het toekennen van verschillende nummerseries. Het onderscheid is gebaseerd op het soort document en/of de instelling van de Unie van wie het document afkomstig is.
     
  • 139. 
    De Raad van de Europese Unie kent aan wetgevingsdossiers een uniek toe. Dit nummer bestaat uit een vijfcijferig volgnummer gevolgd door een schuine streep met de laatste twee cijfers van het jaartal, bijvoorbeeld 12345/00 - een document met nummer 12345 uit het jaar 2000.
     
  • 140. 
    Het interinstitutionele nummer is een nummerreeks die binnen de Europese Unie toegekend wordt aan voorstellen voor regelgeving van de Europese Commissie.
    Binnen de Europese Unie worden nog een aantal andere nummerseries gebruikt. Iedere instelling heeft één of meerdere sets documenten met ieder een eigen nummering. Die reeksen komen niet overeen met elkaar of het interinstitutioneel nummer.
     
  • 141. 
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  • 142. 
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