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Low emission plans at risk
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PLANS [0 roll out Low Emission Zones (LEZ) across the country could be scuppered if the Department for Transport decides to scrap the reduced pollution certificate (RPC) that is currently available for certain vehicles.
Liverpool, Bristol, Cambridge and Norwich have all expressed an interest in following London's lead by developing LEZs; Liverpool is believed to be the furthest ahead. The Da' says it will phase out the use of RPCs which might allow older trucks with emissions reduction technology to enter a zone. Local authorities could then be discouraged from setting up LEZs as many of their vehicles would fail to comply without RPCs.
The Freight Transport Association intends to put pressure on the [HT to continue with a national standard RPC in order to prevent confusion among operators.
Transport for London aims to introduce an LEZ in 2008. It is unlikely that other cities would be able to introduce one any earlier; however, consultations could start before this date.
A spokesman for Liverpool City Council says it is interested in setting up an LEZ in the city centre, but it is currently investigating whether it can get funding for a feasibility study.