• Decision Regulation Impact Statement(link is external)
On 15 December 2015, Environment Ministers endorsed the National Clean Air Agreement which includes introducing exhaust and evaporative emissions standards for non-road spark ignition engines and equipment. These will be based on Unites States Environmental Protection Agency and internationally equivalent standards. Exhaust and emissions standards will apply only to newly manufactured and imported NRSIEE products. The Department established a working group of experts – made up of industry, government and community representatives – who have provided advice on implementing the standards.