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Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIV!
Quezon City

PECISTRATION UNIT
BILLS 2ND WOE X SERVICH

:VENTEENTH CON
First Regular Session

3395

House Bill No.

Introduced by Representative LORD ALLAN JAY Q. VELASCO.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Constitution, Article II, Section 16 provides:

“Section 16. The State shall protect and advance the right of the people to a balanced and
healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature.”

High fuel consumption automobiles or motor vehicles manufactured before the year 2003 take a
considerable toll on the country's fuel supply and cause damage to the environment through
greenhouse gas and other noxious gas emissions which are higher than green, fuel-effi
automobiles.

Older model automobiles compared to newly manufactured ones consume more gas.

In this regard, it is encouraged that as far as practicable, older model vehicles (those with model
year before 2003) be replaced or if the owner's finances does not permit their replacement or the
purchase of a new one, said older model vehicle, be properly maintained and registered
following the regulations of the Land Transportation Office.

bill secks to regulate the registration of older model vehicles and apply higher fees charged
therefor towards clean air projects implemented by the Department of Environment and Natural
Resources.

LORD ALLAN JAY Q. VELASCO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,

Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS,
First Regular Session

8395

House Bill No.

Introduced by Representative LORD ALLAN JAY Q. VELASCO.

AN ACT REGULATING THE REGISTRATION OF OLDER MODEL MOTOR
VEHICLES, PROVIDING CERTAIN CONDITIONS, CHARGES AND FEES
THEREFOR

Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives in Congress assembled

Section 1, Short Title This Act shall be known as the “GREEN VEHICLES ACT 0F
2016".

Section 2, Declaration of Policy.- It is hereby declared the policy of the State
(a) To protect and advance the right of the people to a balance and healthful eeology in
accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature;

(b) To conserve fuel and minimize the dependence on foreign oil;
(c) 1

‘0 reduce greenhouse and other noxious substances in the atmosphere,

Section 3. Definitions.-

(a) “Motor vehiele"- any four-wheeled vehicle that is propelled by fuel, or by alternative
fuel manufactured primarily for use on public streets, roads and highways and rated at
less than 10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight except-

(J) a vehicle operated only on a rail Lines

(2)a vehicle operated in different stages by two or more
intermediate or final-stage manufacturer of that vehicle manuf
10,000 multi-stage vehicles per year or

(3) a work truck.

(b) “Certificate of registration”-means a government issued document showing
ownership of an automobile.

ufacture

s, if no

factures more than



(©) “Department”- means the Department of Energy
(@) “LT0°- refers to the Land ‘Transportation Office
(c) “Fuel efficient automobile”- means an automobile manufactured for any model year

2003 onwards that qualifies as fuel efficient in accordance with the rules and
regulations promulgated by the Secretary of Energy.

() “High fuel consumption automobile”-means an automobile for any model year
before 2003 for which the originally certified measured fuel economy level is less
than eighteen (18) miles per gallon

(g) “Measured fuel economy level” means the fuel economy level ofa new automobile
model measured in accordance with the rules and regulations promulgated by the
Secretary of Energy

(h) “New motor vehicle”- means an automobile for which a manufacturer, distributor or
dealer, has never transferred the equitable or legal title to such automobile to an
ultimate purchaser.

(i) “Registered owner”- means, with respect to an automobile, the person whose name

appears on the current Certificate of Registration for such automobile

Section 4. Respon:

bility of the owner or prospective buyer of a motor vehicle. No motor
vehicle manufactured before 2003 may be registered unless the owner or buyer agrees to the
payment of appropriate fees and charges.

Section 5. Role of the Land Transportation Office.- The Land Transportation Office shall
regulate the registration of motor vehicles manufactured before 2003 by charging the renewal fee
of FOUR HUNDRED PESOS (P400.00) and an additional fee equivalent to another FOUR
HUNDRED PESOS (P400.00) for motor vehicles with year model lower than 2003

Section 6. Fees and Charges.- refers to the fees for the registration of motor vehicles in the
amount of FOUR HUNDRED PESOS (P400.00); and additional fees equivalent to another
FOUR HUNDRED PESOS (P400.00) charged against vehicles with year model before 2003
Said fees will be consolidated and applied towards the Road Board and its’ air pollution control
programs under Section 7 of RA 8794 or the Clean Air Act of 1999.

Section 7, Repealing Clause.- All laws, executive orders, presidential decrees, memoranda,
rules and regulations contrary to or inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby
repealed, amended or modified accordingly

Section 8. Separability Clause.-If any part or provision of this Act is declared unconstitutional
or invalid, the remaining parts or provisions not affected shall remain in full force and effect,

Section 9. Efe ~ This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the
Official Gazette or ina newspaper of general circulation

Approved,