Brazil: Nonroad: Emissions

Overview

 * Standard type: Conventional pollutant emission limits
 * Regulating body: Conselho Nacional do Meio Ambiente (CONAMA, National Environment Council)
 * Current standard: PROCONVE MAR-I, CONAMA Resolution #433, 13 July 2011
 * Applicability: New nonroad vehicles and equipment

History
On 13 July 2011, the Conselho Nacional do Meio Ambiente (CONAMA) adopted CONAMA Resolution #433, limiting exhaust emissions and noise from new construction and farm machinery. Referred to as PROCONVE MAR-I, it is the first legislation to regulate emissions from nonroad mobile machinery in Brazil. It sets limits equivalent to US Tier III and EU Stage III A for nonroad diesel engine emissions.

Technical Standards
MAR-I emission limits are phased in from 2015 to 2019. The implementation dates depend on the power category and type of machinery (construction or farm). Noise emission limits apply from 2015 for certain types of construction machinery with engines rated below 500 kW.

Emissions are measured in accordance with ISO 8178-1.

Regulatory Documents
CONAMA Resolution #433 dated 13 July 2011

Regulatory Agencies
Conselho Nacional do Meio Ambiente (CONAMA)