The Diesel Vehicle Control in Tokyo

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1 The Diesel Vehicle Control in Tokyo Bureau of Environment Tokyo Metropolitan Government(TMG) EIJI TAKAHASHI Senior Director Automotive Pollution Control Division

2 Once upon a time in Tokyo, 1960s~1970s 1970s

3 Once upon a time in Tokyo, 1980s ~1990s

4 On August 1999 Diesel No Project started

5 Achievement of Environmental FY 2002 Quality Standard

6 Achievement of Environmental FY 2005 Quality Standard All stations reached the standard.

7 Dec Tokyo Today, residents of Tokyo can see Mt.Fuji (at from 100km away), very clearly.

8 Achievement 1 TMG's Environmental Preservation Ordinance leads to diesel vehicle control in Tokyo and three neighboring prefectures Starting October 1, 2003, diesel vehicles that do not meet PM emission standards, defined in the ordinance, are banned across Saitama, Chiba, Tokyo and Kanagawa The diesel vehicle control enforced in Greater Metropolitan Area with 34 million population

9 TMG Environmental Preservation ordinance; Regulation summary Date of application October 1, 2003 Substance controlled Target area Banned activity Target vehicles Period of grace Designated device Penalties Particulate matter (PM) emitted by diesel vehicles Tokyo Metropolitan area (Islands excluded) The driving of diesel vehicles that do not comply with PM emission standards Trucks and vans, buses and special-purpose vehicles (e.g., refrigerated trucks). * Passenger cars are exempt. Seven years from the year of first registration Vehicles are considered to be compliant if fitted with a PM reduction device designated by the governor. Business owners and the persons in charge of fleet operations are responsible. Violators are subject to fines of up to 500 thousand yen and publish names.

10 Regulatory Inspection Inspection officers crack down on violators

11 PM Reduction Device Compliance Sticker Common in Eight Prefectures/Municipalities To be displayed on the side and back of a vehicle with proper device Support Program for Diesel Vehicle Regulation In order to support small and medium-sized business, TMG mediate loans and subsidizes for the installation of PM reduction devices.

12 Achievement 2 Partnership with the Petroleum Association of Japan for early distribution of low sulfur diesel fuel A two-year program starting FY2001 to subsidize up to 10 yen per liter to oil manufacturers supplying low sulfur diesel fuel in a bid to promote wide distribution. Earlier distribution of low sulfur diesel than nationwide distribution. (July 2001)

13 Sulfur Concentration in Diesel Fuel 500ppm 500ppm Regulation of country 21-month advance 50ppm 10ppm Petroleum Association of Japan(PAJ) s effort Low Sulfur (50ppm S) 50ppm Two-years 10ppm advance 10ppm

14 Achievement 2 Practical application and mass proliferation of PM reduction devices Retrofit devices essential for controlling the emission of older vehicles Development was late in Japan Use of low sulfur diesel fuel for higher performance of oxidation catalyst + TMG initiating R&D on retrofit devices 15 years ago It is possible that we use device efficient until the ordinance beginning

15 Symposium The front of Filter development March 2000 PM 6:30 ~ PM 9:00 at Tokyo Metropolitan Main Building No.1 Mass production type of PM reduction equipment (First in the world) October 2002 Announced by Hino Motors Ltd

16 Feedback from Tokyo citizens after the controls began I always wipe the clothes-drying poles and veranda railings before I hang out the laundry. Before, my cleaning cloth would become black with soot. I am a courier who uses a motorcycle to make my deliveries. My hands used to turn black when I wiped my face, but that seldom happens these days. It was necessary to change a filter for take of outside air every month. But now, I need a new filter every 3 months. Thank you for saving my life. I hope the controls will continue. (From a boy suffering from a respiratory disorder)

17 Regulatory actions Road side Delivery center Fixed type camera Inspection officers(vehicle G-men) crack down the illegals. At parking of sightseeing spot At Metropolitan Expressway Removal type camera Report Hotline for Tokyo residents reports. On night and day Tokyo residents can report illegal diesel vehicles.

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