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of 150 kW or above is amended as follows:

         5.1.2A  Paragraph 6.2.2.1.2.2 of Appendix A is amended to read 'Vehicle categories: with an engine power of 150 kW (ECE) or above but less than 320 kW (ECE) Limit values [dB(A)]: 80'.

         5.1.2B  A new paragraph 6.2.2.1.2.3 that reads 'Vehicle categories: with an engine power of 320 kW (ECE) or above Limit values [dB(A)]: 83' is inserted after paragraph 6.2.2.1.2.2 of Appendix A.

         5.1.3.                              The sound level limit for N category vehicles with a GVM greater than 3.5 tonnes and an engine power of 150 kW or above is amended as follows:

         5.1.3A  Paragraph 6.2.2.1.4.3 of Appendix A is amended to read 'Vehicle categories: with an engine power of 150 kW (ECE) or above but less than 320 kW (ECE) Limit values [dB(A)]:80'.

         5.1.3B  A new paragraph 6.2.2.1.4.4 that reads 'Vehicle categories: with an engine power of 320 kW (ECE) or above Limit values [dB(A)]: 83' is inserted after paragraph 6.2.2.1.4.3 of Appendix A.

         5.1.4.                              The following site specifications for measurement of noise emitted by M and N category vehicles in motion are deemed equivalent to the specifications in paragraph 2.1.1 of Annex 3 to Appendix A and in Annex 8 to Appendix A:

         5.1.4A  The test site shall take the form of an open space of 25m radius having a central part of at least 10m radius which is practically level, consisting of concrete, asphalt or similar material and not covered with powdery snow, tall grass, loose soil, ashes or the like. The test site surface shall be dry and such as not to cause excessive tyre noise.  Whilst the test is in progress no person shall be in the measurement area except the observer and the driver.  Their presence must have no influence on the meter reading.

         5.1.5.                              The following site specifications for measurement of noise emitted by stationary M and N category vehicles are deemed equivalent to the specifications in paragraph 3.2.3 of Annex 3 to Appendix A and in Annex 8 to Appendix A:

         5.1.5A  The test site shall take the form of an open space where a rectangle with sides no closer than 3m from the extremities of the vehicle can be described.  The test site surface should be dry and practically level, consisting of concrete, asphalt or similar material and not covered with powdery snow, tall grass, loose soil, ashes or the like.  Whilst testing is in progress no person other than any occupants of the vehicle shall be within 1m of the microphone in use.  No person or object other than the person conducting the test and an observer or the objects necessary for the performance of the test shall be within 3m of