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Council Directive 70/220/EEC 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.

Country/Territory
European Union
Document type
Legislation
Date
1970
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Journal L 76, 6 April 1970, pp. 1-22
Subject
Air & atmosphere
Keyword
Pollution control Air quality/air pollution
Geographical area
European Union Countries
Abstract

With a view to harmonizing national legislation of Member States relating to the prevention of air pollution caused by gases from positive-ignition engines of motor vehicles, the present Directive lays down the EEC type approval procedure of motor vehicles. Article 1 gives a detailed definition of “vehicle” for the purposes of this Directive. No Member State may refuse to grant EEC type approval or national type approval of a vehicle on grounds relating to air pollution by gases from positive-ignition engines of motor vehicles satisfying the requirements set out in the Annexes attached.

Full text
English
Website
europa.eu

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Ministerial Decree No. 12651 implementing Council Directive 70/220/EEC 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.

Legislation | Greece | 1984

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Directive 98/69/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council relating to measures to be taken against air pollution by emissions from motor vehicles and amending Council Directive 70/220/EEC

Legislation | European Union | 1998

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Directive 2002/80/EC adapting to technical progress Council Directive 70/220/EEC relating to measures to be taken against air pollution by emissions from motor vehicles

Legislation | European Union | 2002

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX