DTI-DOTC private emission test center program rolling

The joint program for private emission test centers (PETCs) by the Departments of Industry, and Transportation has scored a number of accomplishments since the signing of the joint administrative order last July 2001.

Accomplishments include the development of systems and procedures for accreditation and authorization of PETCs, conduct of trainings, and the establishment of One-Stop Processing Center for Accreditation and Authorization.

So far, a total of 13 companies have submitted applications. Onsite inspections have also been conducted on four aspiring PETCs while 32 potential investors obtained application forms for a total of 111 branches. Relatedly, DENR certified 5 opacity meters and 8 gas analyzers for a number of aspiring PETCs.

Although running on lean manpower, the One-Stop Processing Center is fully operational and is temporarily housed at the DTI-BTRCP office.

DTI has discussing testing and certification requirements emission control technicians with TESDA. PETC accreditation requires TESDA-certified motor vehicle emission control technicians as part of the PETC staff.

The DTI-DOTC Joint Administrative Order No. 1 on the accreditation and authorization of PETCs took effect last September 2001. It is seen to ease the work of LTO in the emissions testing of the country's huge vehicle population.

Taken from Hangin.org [http://hangin.org/archive/0016/prPETC.htm]

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