In the explanatory note, it is stated that currently, there is no regulatory act in the Kyrgyz Republic that regulates the procedure for state control in the field of atmospheric protection from pollutants emitted by vehicles and other mobile means, taking into account local conditions.
The development of this draft is aimed at ensuring compliance with the requirements of the technical regulation of the Customs Union TR TS 018/2011 "On the Safety of Wheeled Vehicles," especially regarding the establishment of mandatory requirements for operating wheeled vehicles.
The control rules cover all types of vehicles and mobile machines with internal combustion engines, including hybrid models, that operate within the territory of Kyrgyzstan.
According to the new rules, emissions control will be carried out by an authorized body responsible for environmental protection. Drivers will be required to stop their vehicles at the request of traffic safety personnel.
Inspections will be conducted during road raids, where selective control of vehicles will take place to identify cars with excessive smoke or toxic emissions. After stopping, compliance with emission standards and the level of toxicity of exhaust gases will be checked.
Vehicles belonging to national security agencies, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, emergency medical services, emergency services, military and diplomatic missions, as well as taxis, buses with passengers, and vehicles moving in columns are exempt from inspection.
Procedure for State Control over Emissions of Pollutants from Mobile Sources in the Kyrgyz Republic
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Chapter 1. General Provisions
1. This Procedure has been developed in accordance with the Code of the Kyrgyz Republic "On Offenses" No. 128 dated October 28, 2021, the Law "On Atmospheric Air Protection" No. 51 dated June 12, 1999, the Law "On Environmental Protection" No. 53 dated June 16, 1999, as well as the resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers "On the Approval of the Procedure for Conducting Technical Inspections of Vehicles" No. 350 dated July 12, 2023, and regulates the control and monitoring of pollutant emissions from vehicles in the territory of the Kyrgyz Republic.
The Procedure applies to all vehicles and other mobile means with internal combustion engines, including hybrid units, operating in the territory of the Kyrgyz Republic.
2. The following terms and definitions are used in the Procedure:
Gas analyzer - a device for continuous analysis of the chemical composition of exhaust gases from the engine;
Exhaust gases from the engine - a mixture of gases with suspended particles removed from the cylinders or combustion chambers of the engine.
Smoke density of exhaust gases - an indicator that characterizes the degree of light absorption by the exhaust gases of a diesel engine.
Toxicity of engine emissions - the ability of engine emissions to have harmful effects on humans and the surrounding natural environment.
Free acceleration - the engine's acceleration from minimum to maximum idle speed.
Maximum idle speed - the engine shaft speed at idle with the fuel pedal fully pressed, limited by the governor.
Effective base of the smoke meter L, m - the thickness of the optically homogeneous layer of exhaust gases, equivalent in light attenuation to a column of the same exhaust gases filling the working tube of the smoke meter under measurement conditions.
Natural light attenuation coefficient K, m¯¹ - the value that is the inverse of the thickness of the layer of exhaust gases, through which the radiation flow from the light source of the smoke meter is attenuated by e times. It is measured on the main scale of the smoke meter indicator.
Light attenuation coefficient N, % - the degree of light attenuation due to absorption and scattering of light by exhaust gases as they pass through the working tube of the smoke meter. It is measured on the auxiliary scale of the smoke meter with an effective base of 0.43 m.
Chapter 2. Organization and Conduct of Road Inspections of Vehicles
3. State control over compliance with atmospheric air protection requirements from emissions of vehicles and other mobile means is carried out by the authorized body in the field of environmental protection within its competence and in the manner established by the legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic.
4. According to paragraph 2.1.1 of the Traffic Rules approved by the Resolution of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic dated August 4, 1999, No. 421, the driver of a mechanical vehicle is obliged to stop the vehicle at the request of employees of the authorized body in the field of internal affairs for traffic safety.
5. Road raid inspections are selective controls of vehicles directly in places of operation (on streets, roads, checkpoints) aimed at identifying vehicles with excessively smoky or toxic emissions.
6. After stopping the vehicle by employees of the authorized body responsible for traffic safety, control over compliance with established pollutant emission standards and levels of toxicity of exhaust gases is carried out.
7. Vehicles belonging to national security agencies, internal affairs agencies, emergency medical services, emergency technical services, the Ministry of Emergency Situations, military and diplomatic missions, as well as taxis, buses with passengers, and those moving in columns are exempt from inspection.
Chapter 3. General Requirements for Emission Measurements
8. All measuring instruments used for state control are subject to mandatory calibration in accordance with established procedures. Instruments must have a valid calibration certificate from the national body for standardization and metrology.
The frequency of calibration of measuring instruments is established by technical documentation (passport, operating instructions) taking into account the requirements of the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic "On Ensuring the Unity of Measurements" dated July 9, 2014, No. 11, and in accordance with Appendix No. 3 to the Resolution of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic dated September 2, 2019, No. 446 "On Measures for the Implementation of the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic 'On Ensuring the Unity of Measurements.'"
9. Before starting work, the inspector checks the seals and calibration markings on the instruments. The use of uncalibrated or faulty instruments for control purposes is not permitted.
Chapter 3. General Requirements for Emission Measurements
10. Measurements must be conducted under conditions that ensure the reliability of the obtained results. Instrumental control is carried out outdoors or in a room with an effective ventilation system (natural or forced), meeting the sanitary and hygienic requirements established by GOST 12.1.005-88 "SSBT. General Sanitary and Hygienic Requirements for Air in the Working Area."
The ambient temperature at the measurement site must be within the range specified in the technical documentation of the instrument, from +5 °C to +40 °C.
Before conducting the first measurement, the measuring instruments must be warmed up and calibrated according to the established methodology.
11. When using gas analyzers, it is necessary to ensure that there is no leakage of exhaust gases past the probe and that it is securely fixed in the exhaust pipe. When using smoke meters, it should be ensured that the entire flow of exhaust gases passes through the optical chamber of the measuring instrument; if necessary, special nozzles should be used that fit tightly onto the exhaust pipe to avoid exhaust dispersion.
12. When conducting measurements, the vehicle's mileage must be at least 3,000 kilometers. If the mileage is less, the inspection is not conducted.
13. No persons are allowed in the exhaust gas discharge line of the vehicle to avoid poisoning by carbon monoxide and other toxic substances. During multiple measurements, especially in enclosed spaces (boxes), the inspector and present individuals must use personal protective equipment for the respiratory system (for example, respirators), in accordance with the requirements of GOST 12.4.028-76 "SSBT. Means of Protection for the Respiratory Organs. Classification and Marking."
14. The vehicle during the measurements must be secured with the parking brake, shifted to neutral, and the driver must accurately follow the inspector's commands (for example, pressing the accelerator pedal) and timely stop the engine after the inspection is completed.
15. During nighttime measurements, the measurement site must be provided with artificial lighting in accordance with the requirements of GOST 12.1.046-85 "SSBT. Lighting of Production Areas. Norms and Control Methods."
16. After completing the work, the instruments must be turned off, cleaned if necessary, and transported in standard protective cases or bags as provided by the manufacturer's technical documentation and in accordance with the requirements of the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic "On Ensuring the Unity of Measurements" No. 38 dated March 13, 2004.
17. After completing the preparatory documentary check, the inspector of the authorized body in the field of environmental protection proceeds to conduct instrumental control of emissions from vehicle exhaust gases, including measuring the content of pollutants and assessing their compliance with established standards.
18. The inspector of the authorized body is not allowed to start the engine, operate vehicles or other mobile means, or take any actions that could affect the technical condition or operation of the vehicle. All control activities are carried out in the manner established by this Procedure and the current legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic.
19. The content of carbon monoxide (CO), hydrocarbons (HC) in the exhaust gases of vehicles with gasoline and/or gas engines at idle mode at minimum crankshaft speeds must not exceed the values specified in Appendix 2 to these Rules.
20. The smoke density of exhaust gases for mobile means equipped with compression ignition engines must not exceed the values specified in Appendix 1 to this Procedure.
21. When conducting measurements, the vehicle's mileage must be at least 3,000 kilometers. If the mileage is less, the inspection is not conducted.
22. The exhaust system of the vehicle must be airtight and complete (there should be no visible absence or damage to elements of the exhaust system).
23. The determination of the ecological class of the vehicle is carried out depending on the country of manufacture and the year of manufacture of the vehicle in accordance with Appendix 4 to these Rules.
Chapter 4. Documentation of Inspection Results
24. During road inspections of individual vehicles, the measurement protocol may be combined with the protocol on administrative offenses, or included in it as part of the evidence description.
25. When printing the receipt with the results, it is attached to the protocol (sealed with the inspector's signature).
26. In cases where the inspection reveals that the vehicle exceeds the standards for pollutant content in emissions, the inspector (who is also an official of the body authorized to compile administrative materials) draws up a protocol on the offense according to the relevant article of the Code of Offenses of the Kyrgyz Republic.
27. According to the Technical Regulation of the Customs Union (EAEU) TR TS 018/2011 "On the Safety of Wheeled Vehicles," approved by the Decision of the Customs Union Commission No. 877 dated December 9, 2011, sections 9.1.1 and 9.2 establish the standards for the content of carbon monoxide (CO), hydrocarbons (HC), and the smoke coefficient, which must be measured and assessed individually for each vehicle.
Also, according to Article 47 "Application of Penalties for Committing Multiple Offenses" of the Code of the Kyrgyz Republic "On Offenses," if one person commits two or more offenses, penalties are applied for each offense separately.
Thus, each vehicle is considered a separate object of state control. The presence of multiple vehicles owned by one owner (legal or natural person) is not a basis for combining several facts of offenses into one protocol.
Furthermore, according to Article 19 "Guilt of Legal Entities" of the mentioned Code, a legal entity is deemed guilty of committing an offense if a physical person in labor relations with it or performing certain actions in its interests (including under contract) was aware or could and should have been aware of the illegality of their actions (actions or inactions).
Appendix 1
To the Procedure for State Control over Emissions of Pollutants from Mobile Sources in the Kyrgyz Republic
Standards for the content of carbon monoxide (CO) and hydrocarbons (HC) in exhaust gases from engines with forced ignition for vehicles operating on gasoline and/or gas fuel
| Categories and configuration of vehicles | Crankshaft speed | CO, volumetric fraction, % | HC, volumetric fraction, million-1/ppm |
| M and N, not equipped with exhaust gas neutralization systems | minimum | 3.5 | 1200 |
| increased | 2.0 | 600 | |
| M and N, ecological class 2 and below, equipped with exhaust gas neutralization systems | minimum | 0.5 | 200 |
| increased | 0.3 | 200 | |
| M and N, ecological class 3 and above, equipped with exhaust gas neutralization systems | minimum | 0.3 | - |
| increased | 0.2 | - | |
| L, not equipped with exhaust gas neutralization systems | minimum | 4.5 | - |
Appendix 2
To the Procedure for State Control over Emissions of Pollutants from Mobile Sources in the Kyrgyz Republic
Standards for smoke density of exhaust gases for vehicles equipped with forced ignition engines
| Vehicle category, ecological class | Engine type | Smoke density, light absorption coefficient (k), m-1 |
| M, N, ecological classes 3 and below: | Non-turbocharged | 2.5 |
| Turbocharged | 3.0 | |
| M, N, ecological classes 4 and above | - | 1.5 |
Appendix 3
To the Procedure for State Control over Emissions of Pollutants from Mobile Sources in the Kyrgyz Republic
Conversion of values k to N (for a smoke meter with L, equal to 0.43 m)
| k,m-1 N, % | 0.0 0.0 | 0.1 4 | 0.2 8 | 0.3 11 | 0.4 15 | 0.5 20 | 0.55 21 | 0.6 23 | 0.65 24 | |
| k,m-1 N, % | 0.7 26 | 0.75 28 | 0.8 29 | 0.85 31 | 0.9 32 | 0.95 34 | 1.0 35 | 1.05 36 | 1.1 38 | |
| k,m-1 N, % | 1.15 39 | 1.2 40 | 1.25 42 | 1.3 43 | 1.35 44 | 1.4 45 | 1.45 46 | 1.5 47 | 1.55 49 | |
| k,m-1 N, % | 1.6 50 | 1.65 51 | 1.7 52 | 1.75 53 | 1.8 54 | 1.85 55 | 1.9 56 | 1.95 57 | 2.0 58 | |
| k,m-1 N, % | 2.05 59 | 2.1 59.5 | 2.15 60 | 2.2 61 | 2.25 62 | 2.3 63 | 2.35 64 | 2.4 64.4 | 2.45 65 | |
| k,m-1 N, % | 2.5 66 | 2.55 67 | 2.6 67.3 | 2.65 68 | 2.7 69 | 2.75 69.3 | 2.8 70 | 2.85 71 | 2.9 71.3 | |
| k,m-1 N, % | 3.0 72.5 | 3.05 73 | 3.1 73.6 | 3.15 72 | 3.2 75 | 3.25 75.3 | 3.3 76 | 3.35 76.3 | 3.4 77 | |
| k,m-1 N, % | 3.45 77.3 | 3.5 78 | 3.55 78.3 | 3.6 79 | 3.65 79.2 | 3.7 80 | 3.75 80.1 | 3.8 80.5 | 3.85 81 | |
| k,m-1 N, % | 3.9 81.3 | 3.95 81.7 | 4.0 82 | 4.05 82.5 | 4.1 83 | 4.15 83.3 | 4.2 83.7 | 4.25 84 | ∞ 100 | |
| Appendix 4 To the Procedure for State Control over Emissions of Pollutants from Mobile Sources in the Kyrgyz Republic | ||||||||||
Ecological classes of vehicles depending on the country of manufacture and year of manufacture
| Country of vehicle manufacture | Engine type | Ecological class | ||
| 3 | 4 | 5 and 6 | ||
| year of manufacture | ||||
| CIS, Russia, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan | With forced ignition | 2008 – 2012 | 2013 – 2015 | from 2016 |
| Diesel | 2008 – 2012 | 2013 – 2015 | from 2016 | |
| Countries of the European Union (EU) | With forced ignition | 2000 – 2004 | 2005 – 2009 | from 2010 |
| Diesel | 2000 – 2004 | 2005 – 2009 | from 2010 | |
| Japan | With forced ignition | 2005-2010 | from 2011 | |
| Diesel | 2005-2010 | from 2011 | ||
| Korea | With forced ignition | 2003-2005 | from 2006 | from 2010 |
| Diesel | 2003-2005 | from 2006 | from 2010 | |
| USA | With forced ignition | 2001-2003 | from 2004 | from 2010 |
| Diesel | 2001-2003 | from 2004 | from 2010 | |
| China | With forced ignition | 2008-2010 | from 2011 | from 2013 |
| Diesel | from 2008 | from 2011 | from 2011 | |
