ECO (Efficient and Cleaner Operations) Stars Fleet Recognition Scheme Update & Upgrade Application Form Introduction This update and upgrade application form is to be completed by all existing members of the ECO Stars Scheme wishing to notify the scheme administrators of changes to either their fleet or to practices and processes within their operations. Changes made by scheme members to their vehicle fleets and overall operations (for example, replacing older vehicles for newer, cleaner models or by implementing new operational efficiency practices within their operations) mayresultinanupgradetotheirvehiclerecognitionleveland,potentially,totheiroperationalrecognitionlevel. Pleaseanswerallquestionsasfullyaspossible,providingdetailedinformationaboutthechangesyouhavemade,to allowanaccuratereviewtobecarriedout. If you have any queries on how to complete the update and upgrade form and are seeking guidance, then please call 01543 416 416 and quote ECO Stars Nottingham or email your query to ecostars@ttr-ltd.com Please submit your completed form and vehicle profile (if relevant), along with any appropriate supporting documentation,eitherinhardcopyorelectronically,totheaddressesprovidedattheendoftheform. ECO Stars is a recognition Scheme built firmly on the principle of trust. It rewards commitment to improving operationalefficiency,reducingfuelconsumptionandreducingenvironmentalimpact allhelpingtoimprovelocalair quality, maximise carbon savings and tackle climate change. As the Scheme is built on trust, it is essential that all memberscompletethisformasaccuratelyaspossible. If there is insufficient space within the form for you to provide the detailed update you would like, then please enclose additional sheets, marked with your company name, to support your upgrade application. Please also feel free to submit any other supporting information you feel may be relevant for our assessors to review when reconsidering your vehicle and whole operation recognition levels. Update&UpgradeApplication Sheet1
Update & Upgrade Application Form (pleasewriteinblockcapitals) 1) Company details Company Name ECO Stars Scheme Registration Number 2) Changes to Fleet WheremodificationsorimprovementshavebeenmadetoexistingfleetvehiclesalreadyregisteredwiththeECOStarsScheme, pleasequotevehicleregistrationnumber(s)andprovidedetailsofthechangesmade. 1 2 3 4 5 Ifyouhaveadditionalvehicleswheremodificationsorimprovementshavebeenmadepleasereprint/reissuethissheetand completeasnecessary. 3) Please fill out the Individual Application Form (B) enclosed for any new vehicles added to your fleet and not yet registered with the scheme. Update&UpgradeApplication Sheet2
4) Changes to Operational Processes and Working Practices Pleaseprovidedetailsbelowofanychangesyouhavemadetooperationalprocessesandworkingpractices,includingintroducing /improvingyour: FuelManagementProgrammes DriverSkillsDevelopmentProgrammes UseofOperationalSupportSystems SpecificationandPreventativeMaintenanceprocesses PerformanceMonitoringandTargetingSystems 5) Additional Information Isthereanyotheradditionalinformationyouwishtoprovideinsupportofyourapplication? pleasecircle) Yes No IfYespleaseprovidetextinthespacebeloworusethespacetolistanyaccompanyingdocuments.Feelfreetoincluderelevant supplementary informationwithyourapplication,tohelpschemestaffaccuratelyreassessyourfleetandoperation. Update&UpgradeApplication Sheet3
Company Declaration I declarethattheinformationprovidedwithinthisapplicationform(andinanysupportingdocuments)iscompleteand accurate,tothebestofmyknowledge.onbeingacceptedasamemberofthescheme,iagree toabidebyitsterms andconditions,asspecifiedinthe GuidanceNotesforApplicants document. Signature Position Note for Applicants: Ifcompletingandreturningthisapplicationformelectronically, pleasealsoensurethatan electronicsignatureisprovidedinthespaceabove. Local Sustainable Transport Fund: ECOStarsisbeingdeliveredinNottinghamaspartoftheNottinghamUrban Area ssuccessfullocalsustainabletransportfund(lstf)programmeofactivitiesandwithfurtherfinancial contributionsfromnottinghamcitycouncilandotherpartners.thenottinghamurbanarealstfprogrammeisa4 yearpartnershipprojectwhichhassecured 15millionGovernmentfunding.TheLSTFprogrammehasbeen developedjointlybynottinghamcitycouncil,nottinghamshirecountycouncil,derbyshirecountycouncil,thegreater NottinghamTransportPartnership,NHSNottinghamCityandSustrans.Nottinghamis TransportCityoftheYear and NottinghamCityCouncilis TransportLocalAuthorityoftheYear. Disclaimer TheECOStarsFleetRecognition Schemeisafree,voluntaryschemeoperatedbyTransport&TravelResearchLtdon behalfofnottinghamcitycouncil.thedecisiontoparticipateinecostarsandanyinvestmentorexpenditurethatyou mayincurinconnectionwiththescheme,isundertaken entirelyatyourownriskandnottinghamcitycouncilandits operatingpartieswillhavenoliabilitytoyouinrespectthereof. Anyinformation,whetherverbalorwritten,providedtoyouinconnectionwithECOStarsisforguidancepurposesonly anddoesnotconstituteformallegalorprofessionaladvice.nottinghamcitycouncilanditsoperatingpartiesexcludeto thefullestextentlawfullypermittedallliabilitywhatsoever foranylossordamagehowsoevercausedarisingoutoforin connectionwiththeuseofand/orrelianceonanyinformationgiventoyou. More Information FormoreinformationonECOStarsNottingham,visitwww.thebigwheel.org.uk/ECOstarsorcall01543416416quoting ECOStarsNottingham,oremailecostars@ttr-ltd.com Submitting your Application Form Please submit your completed application form and fleet profile, along with any relevant supporting documentation, either electronically or in hard copy, to: ecostars@ttr-ltd.com or ECOStarsFleetRecognitionSchemeAdministrator c/otransport&travelresearchltd MinsterHouse,MinsterPoolWalk,Lichfield,Staffordshire,WS136QT Update&UpgradeApplication Sheet4
Individual Application Form (B) Pleasecompleteacopyofthissheetforeachfleetvehiclewhichyouwishtoregisterwiththescheme.Anelectronicspreadsheetversionisavailableuponrequestwhichmakesiteasiertoenter detailsforlargerfleets. For each vehicle, please specify (please write in block capitals): Goods vehicle (tickif applicable) Passenger carrying vehicle (tickif applicable) Registration Number Year of Registration Make model Number of axles Body type e.g.minibus,bus,coach,boxvan,curtainsider,tanker,refrigerated, flatbed,tipper,concretebarrel Maximum Permissible Weight Excise Duty Class Based within scheme area Based outside scheme area but significant time operating in scheme area Euro engine Standard e.g.euroii,iii,iv,v Alternative fuel use? e.g.cng,lpg,hybridelectric,hydrogenfuelcell,biogas,blendof 50%ofmoreRTFPaccreditedbiofuel Exhaust after-treatment Anti-idling cut-off In-cab fuel monitoring Other in-cab telematics Any other vehicle-based efficiency features (pleasespecify) fitted? e.g.particulatetrap,egr, SCR (pleasespecify) e.g.fuelflowmeter,trip computer e.g.driver/vehicle performancemonitor, blackbox Please specify registration numbers of vehicles removed from your fleet and no longer operated, which you wish to have removed from the scheme registration: Update&UpgradeApplication Sheet5