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nationally, for a jurisdiction or a local area and may require consultation with transport associations, the Commonwealth government, local government or major transport users (eg, supermarkets, government).

5.2   Marketing

 The administrator of the scheme will market the scheme to potential participants. This may entail the provision of brochures and publications, the provision of an internet site, a telephone enquiry line and presentations to industry and others.

5.3   Financing

 In order to ensure the sustainability of an audited maintenance program, the regulator should:

           * establish the responsibilities of the various parties in the administration and operation of the program; and

           * determine financing arrangements sufficient to cover the cost of program operation.

 The program costs can be allocated to each of the responsible parties according to the tasks that they undertake.

 It is expected that administrative costs will be financed by fees from operators. Administrative costs include those associated with dealing with enquiries from prospective operators, providing an information/application package, review of applications, the maintenance of a register of operator status (e.g. applicant, approved operator, under review because of complaints received), and implementation of a system to manage audits and apply sanctions if necessary.  Operators will also be responsible for financing their own costs for implementing and operating their own maintenance program. Audit and emission testing is to be financed on a fee for service basis by those who commission them – operator, auditor or regulator. The marketing function for the program is to be financed by operators.

 Schedule A (4) Guideline on diesel vehicle retrofit programs

1.       Objective

 To improve the emissions performance of in-service diesel vehicles by the fitment of exhaust after-treatment devices.

2.       Scope

 There are a large number of older vehicles in the diesel fleet which have limited emissions control technology. There is capacity to reduce harmful emissions from vehicles certified to pre-2002 standards by retrofitting exhaust system components.

 There are a range of emission reduction technologies which could be considered for a retrofit program. Factors to consider in selecting suitable technologies include:

           * commercial availability

           * emissions reduced

           * engine applicability (limited or widespread)

           * durability

           * cost and maintenance.

 The principal after-treatment technologies currently in use in retrofit programs are diesel oxidation catalysts (DOCs) and diesel particle filters (DPF).

 DOCs are well proven technology, commercially available and are used in retrofit programs in the United States, Europe, Asia and Australia. DOCs are effective in reducing PM, hydrocarbon and carbon monoxide emissions. DOCs are also effective in reducing odours from diesel exhaust.

 DOCs are the cheapest after-treatment technology, require no maintenance and are very durable. Current retrofit programs often focus on the use of diesel oxidation catalysts. However, while the costs and other complexities with the