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example, it may be determined that 15% of a particular fleet is too old to warrant the cost of retrofit, or conversely 10% of the fleet meets ADR80/00  (Euro 3) and would not benefit significantly from retrofit.

"Fleet penetration"

Refers to the rate at which the fleet is retrofitted over the period of the program. For example, in a five year program, the target may be to retrofit all the pre-ADR70 vehicles in the first year and the balance over the next four years. Where there is phased implementation, the emission reduction calculation will need to be adjusted in the early years of the implementation period to reflect the number of vehicles retrofitted each year.

3.3.2   Program Assessment

 Once it is decided to proceed with a particular retrofit program, it is important to collect key data, so that the worth of the program can be properly assessed and lessons can be learned for any future programs.

 For an effective assessment, it is desirable that data are collected at the beginning, during and end of any retrofit program. The data will enable participants to assess and report the emissions reductions from their operations (which may be important to support government/corporate commitments) and will also assist regulatory authorities in assessing the impacts on emissions and air quality overall.

 The level and detail of data collected will obviously be subject to available budget but ideally the following data should be collected:

           * Results from engine temperature duty cycle tests used to estimate PM reductions for installed DOCs and DPFs.

           * Results from monitoring the emissions performance of all, or a sub-set of vehicles, over the expected life of the device.

           * The costs of purchase and fitment of the device and ongoing maintenance (if any),  including any problems associated with the device.

 The above data may be integrated with other data collected on the target fleet, such as numbers of public complaints about smoky vehicles.

 Participants in a retrofit program should be required to keep records of the above tests which must be made available on request to the regulatory authority. The regulatory authority could assist by developing standard reporting formats. In jurisdictions that operate Testing and Repair programs Schedule A(2), the emission testing for the retrofit program could be integrated with the Testing and Repair program.

Notes to the National Environment Protection (Diesel Vehicle Emissions) Measure 2001

Note 1

The National Environment Protection (Diesel Vehicle Emissions) Measure 2001 (in force under section 14 of the National Environment Protection Council Act 1994) as shown in this compilation is amended as indicated in the Tables below.

Table of Instruments
Title                                                                                              Date of notification             Date of       Application, saving or
                                                                                                   in Gazette/Registration on FRLI  commencement  transitional