Scope and objectives
This action plan was developed for the whole of Viet Nam with special focus on Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam's two biggest cities. Attention will be paid to the reduction of emissions from 2-3 wheelers, which are major modes of transport in these areas.
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Background
Ho Chi Minh City has about 2 million motorcycles, and this figure is increasing every year. Hanoi also has a rapidly increasing number of motorcycles.
Measurements made at some intersections in Hanoi indicate that concentrations of lead, sulfur dioxide, particulate matter (PM), and hydrocarbons have exceeded permitted levels.
In Ho Chi Minh City -- where one-third of all vehicles in the country are found -- carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide, lead, and especially dust have also exceeded permitted levels.
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Methodology
The Multi-Sector Action Plan Group (MAPG), formed and presided by Vietnam Register, drafted this action plan.
Members of the MAPG:
- Ministry of Transport (e.g. Vietnam Register, Department of Science & Technology)
- MOSTE (e.g. National Environment Agency, Department of Standard, Measurement, Quality)
- Ministry of Industry (e.g. Department of Technology and Product Quality Management)
- State owned enterprises and private companies
- Hanoi and HCM People's Committees (Hanoi DOSTE, HCM DOSTE)
- Universities and research institutes
- Development agencies, NGOs, donors
The MAPG was divided into 4 sub-groups based on location and assigned tasks:
- Sub-group I focuses on the reduction of emissions from new 2-3 wheelers
- Sub-group II focuses on in-use vehicles
- Sub-group III will make recommendations for Hanoi
- Sub-group IV will make recommendations for Ho Chi Minh City
A fifth sub-group will be responsible for combining the work done by the other four sub-groups.
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Outputs
The Action Plan covers the following areas:
- Tightening vehicle emissions standards - Current emissions standards were established at a time when the vehicle population was not growing as rapidly as it is today. Thus, emission standards for in-use vehicles are not as strict as they should be.
- Establishing type approval facilities - Up to now there are no type approval facilities available in Vietnam. Instead, foreign testing results or certificates are relied upon when processing new vehicle registrations.
- Strengthening inspection and maintenance (IM) - The existing maintenance system is poor, with many privately-owned garages lacking the equipment needed to properly repair and maintain vehicles. Furthermore, only cars are subject to periodic inspection, and not motorcycles.
- Other actions - This action plan will also cover activities aimed at strengthening institutional capacity, improving fuel quality, using fuel alternatives, raising public awareness, and improving transport management in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
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