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23/01/2008 - PRTC CLAIMS WIN FOR NSW MEMBERS
Focused and informed lobbying by the Performance Racing and Tuning Council (PRTC) on behalf of its members has helped to change proposed NSW exhaust regulations, which would have been both costly and disruptive to PRTC members operating businesses that sell and fit exhaust systems. The PRTC, which is a sub-sector of the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association, was formed more than two years ago to offer specialist services to businesses operating in the performance, racing and tuning sector of the automotive aftermarket. As part of a 2007 review of its Protection of the Environment Operations (Noise Control) Regulation, the NSW Department of Environment and Climate Change (DECC) prepared draft Regulations and invited public comment. "While controlling noise in public places is a necessary part of maintaining community amenity, some of the draft provisions affecting motor vehicles were not well considered," said AAAA National Membership Manager and Convenor of the PRTC, Ben Bartlett. “Noise control regulations gain very high levels of public support, as was the case with these proposed new regulations. However, these draft regulations were initially prepared with limited technical, or economic input from the industry. The proposed draft regulations would have introduced retrospective changes, a move that would have had a dramatic affect on the entire NSW exhaust industry.“These draft regulations also would have wiped hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of stock value from our members’ shelves. Following discussions between the PRTC and other state regulators, it was found that most states were watching this NSW review before drafting their own new regulations. This meant that any new regulations in NSW were likely to be closely considered nationally,” he said. “We found that through the entire consultation process with the DECC, they were keen to listen and where possible amend the regulations to lessen impact on industry. The PRTC greatly appreciated the Department’s keenness to meet regularly and expect to continue to work closely with them in the future.” For a full in-depth article on the NSW noise control regulations don't miss the February edition of Australian Automotive Aftermarket Magazine.
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