Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/504 of 11 March 2015 implementing Regulation (EU) No 167/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to the administrative requirements for the approval and market surveillance of agricultural and forestry vehicles Text with EEA relevance

Article 1

Subject matter

This Regulation provides for the implementing measures referred to in Article 68 of Regulation (EU) No 167/2013 to establish uniform conditions for the implementation of the administrative requirements for the approval of new agricultural and forestry vehicles, as well as systems, components and separate technical units designed and constructed for such vehicles and for the placing on the market and entry into service of parts or equipment which may pose a serious risk to the correct functioning of systems that are essential for the safety of the vehicle of for its environmental performance.

Article 2

Template for the information document and for the information folder

Manufacturers applying for EU type-approval shall provide the information document and the information folder referred to in Article 22(1) and Article 22(2)(a) of Regulation (EU) No 167/2013 on the basis of the template set out in Annex I to this Regulation.

Article 3

Template for the manufacturer's certificate on access to vehicle on-board diagnostics (OBD) and to vehicle repair and maintenance information

Manufacturers concerned by Article 53(1) of Regulation (EU) No 167/2013 applying for EU type-approval shall provide the approval authority with a certificate on access to vehicle OBD and vehicle repair and maintenance information in accordance with Article 53(8) of that Regulation on the basis of the template set out in Annex II to this Regulation.

Article 4

Templates for the certificate of conformity

Manufacturers shall issue the certificate of conformity referred to in Article 33(1) of Regulation (EU) No 167/2013 in accordance with the templates set out in Annex III to this Regulation.

Article 5

Models for the statutory plate and EU type-approval mark

Manufacturers shall issue the statutory plate and the EU type-approval mark referred to in Article 34(1) and (2) of Regulation (EU) No 167/2013 in accordance with the models set out in Annex IV to this Regulation.

Article 6

Templates for the EU type-approval certificate

Approval authorities shall issue the EU type-approval certificates referred to in Article 25(1) of Regulation (EU) No 167/2013 in accordance with the templates set out in Annex V to this Regulation.

Article 7

Numbering system of EU type-approval certificates

EU type-approval certificates shall be numbered in accordance with Annex VI.

Article 8

Template for the test results sheet

Approval authorities shall issue the test results sheet referred to in Article 25(3)(a) of Regulation (EU) No 167/2013 in accordance with the template set out in Annex VII to this Regulation.

Article 9

Format of test reports

Article 10

List of parts or equipment which may pose a serious risk to the correct functioning of essential systems

The list of parts or equipment which may pose a serious risk to the correct functioning of systems that are essential for the safety of the vehicle or for its environmental performance referred to in Article 45(2) of Regulation (EU) No 167/2013 is set out in Annex IX to this Regulation.

Article 11

Template for the certificate for the placing on the market and entry into service of parts or equipment which may pose a serious risk to the correct functioning of essential systems

Approval authorities shall issue the certificate for the placing on the market and entry into service of parts or equipment which may pose a serious risk to the correct functioning of systems that are essential for the safety of the vehicle or for its environmental performance referred to in Article 46(2) of Regulation (EU) No 167/2013 in accordance with the template set out in Annex X to this Regulation.

Article 12

Numbering system of certificates for the placing on the market and entry into service of parts or equipment which may pose a serious risk to the correct functioning of essential systems

Certificates for the placing on the market and entry into service of parts or equipment which may pose a serious risk to the correct functioning of systems that are essential for the safety of the vehicle or for its environmental performance shall be numbered in accordance with Annex XI.

Article 12a

Transitional provisions in respect of engines

With respect to engines type-approved before 1 January 2018, or before 1 January 2019 in the case of engines of sub-categories NRE-v-5 and NRE-c-5, the following provisions of this Regulation, in its version applicable on 6 August 2018, shall continue to apply:

— Annex I, Part A;

— Annex I, Part B, point 4.2.;

— Annex I, Part B, point 5, entries 2.2.2., 2.5. to 2.5.4.2., 5.2. to 5.5. and 6. to 8.22.4.2.;

— Annex I, Appendices 1 to 9;

— Annex I, Appendix 10, entry 2.2.2.;

— Annex I, Appendices 11 to 14;

— Annex I, Appendix 15, entry 2.2.2.;

— Annex I, Appendices 16 to 23;

— Annex I, explanatory notes relating to the information document (6), (7), (9), (12), (24), (26), (29), (39), (40), (49) and (56);

— Annex II, point 2.1.1.;

— Annex II, explanatory note relating to Annex II (4);

— Annex III, Appendix 1, Model 1 of Section 2, the entries under the heading ‘General powertrain characteristics’;

— Annex III, Appendix 1, Model 1 of Section 2, the entries under the heading ‘Engine’;

— Annex III, Appendix 1, Model 1 of Section 2, the text under the heading ‘Results of exhaust emission tests (inclusive of Deterioration Factor)’, the second and fourth indents of the first paragraph;

— Annex III, Appendix 1, Model 1 of Section 2, the text under the heading ‘Results of exhaust emission tests (inclusive of Deterioration Factor)’, the table;

— Annex III, Appendix 1, explanatory notes relating to Appendix 1, with the exception of explanatory note (32);

— Annex IV;

— Annex V, Appendix 2, explanatory notes relating to Appendix 2;

— Annex V, Appendix 4;

— Annex V, Appendix 5;

— Annex VII, Appendix 1, with the exception of point 1. and the first indent of the text under point 2.;

— Annex VIII, with the exception of point 3.2., table 8-1, second row.

Article 13

Entry into force and application

This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

It shall apply from 1 January 2016.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.

LIST OF ANNEXES

Annex Number	Annex title
I	Template for the information document and for the information folder
II	Template for the manufacturer's certificate on access to vehicle on-board diagnostics (OBD) and to vehicle repair and maintenance information
III	Templates for the certificate of conformity
IV	Models for the statutory plate and EU type-approval mark
V	Templates for the EU type-approval certificate
VI	Numbering system of EU type-approval certificates
VII	Template for the test results sheet
VIII	Format of test reports
IX	List of parts or equipment which may pose a serious risk to the correct functioning of essential systems
X	Template for the certificate for the placing on the market and entry into service of parts or equipment which may pose a serious risk to the correct functioning of essential systems
XI	Numbering system of certificates for the placing on the market and entry into service of parts or equipment which may pose a serious risk to the correct functioning of essential systems

ANNEX I

Template for the information document and for the information folder

Appendix Number	Appendix title
1	Model information document relating to EU type-approval of a type of (or a type of a vehicle with regard to) an installation of an engine/engine family system
2	Model information document relating to EU type-approval of a type of (or a type of a vehicle with regard to) an external sound level system
3	Model information document relating to EU type-approval of an engine/engine family as a component/STU
4	Model information document relating to EU type-approval of a type of (or a type of a vehicle with regard to) a driver information system
5	Model information document relating to EU type-approval of a type of (or a type of a vehicle with regard to) an installation of lighting and light-signalling devices system
6	Model information document relating to EU type-approval of a type of (or a type of a vehicle with regard to) an electro-magnetic compatibility system
7	Model information document relating to EU type-approval of a type of (or a type of a vehicle with regard to) an installation of audible warning device(s) system
8	Model information document relating to EU type-approval of a type of (or a type of a vehicle with regard to) the installation of rear-view mirrors as a system
9	Model information document relating to EU type-approval of a type of (or a type of a vehicle with regard to) an installation of a crawler undercarriage system
10	Model information document relating to EU type-approval of electro-magnetic compatibility of electrical/electronic sub-assemblies as a component/STU
11	Model information document relating to EU type-approval of ballast masses as a component/STU
12	Model information document relating to EU type-approval of a lateral and/or rear protective structure as a component/STU
13	Model information document relating to EU type-approval of a tyre as a component
14	Model information document relating to EU type-approval of a mechanical coupling as a component/STU
15	Model information document relating to EU type-approval of a type of (or a type of a vehicle with regard to) a braking system
16	Model information document relating to EU type-approval of a type of (or a type of a vehicle with regard to) a driver's exposure to noise level system
17	Model information document relating to EU type-approval of a type of (or a type of a vehicle with regard to) a seat-belt anchorages system
18	Model information document relating to EU type-approval of a type of (or a type of a vehicle with regard to) a protection against hazardous substances system
19	Model information document relating to EU type-approval of a roll-over protective structure (ROPS) as a STU
20	Model information document relating to EU type-approval of a falling objects protective structure (FOPS) as a STU
21	Model information document relating to EU type-approval of a driver's seat as a component/STU
22	Model information document relating to EU type-approval of a safety belt as a component/STU
23	Model information document relating to EU type-approval of a protection against penetrating objects (OPS) as a STU
24	Manufacturer's declaration on anti-tampering of powertrain and speed-limitation device

PART A

INFORMATION FOLDER

1.1. When applying for EU type-approval for a vehicle, system, component or separate technical unit, the manufacturer shall provide, in accordance with Article 22 of Regulation (EU) No 167/2013, an information folder which shall contain the following:

1.2. Applications submitted on paper shall be in triplicate. Any drawings shall be to an appropriate scale and in sufficient detail on size A4 sheets or in a folder of A4 format. Photographs (if any) shall show sufficient detail.

1.3. Information concerning the performance of complex electronic vehicle control systems listed in Appendix 2 to Annex XXIII to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1322/2014 (³) shall be provided.

1.4.For engines, the information folder and the information document required in Annex I to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/656 (⁴) shall be provided.

A duly completed version of this statement shall be included in the information folder.

The undersigned: […(full name and position)]

Company name and address of the manufacturer (⁴): …

Name and address of the manufacturer's representative (if any) (⁴): …

Hereby applies for type-approval procedure:

(a) step-by-step type-approval (¹)

(b) single-step type-approval (¹)

(c) mixed type-approval (¹)

Where procedures (a) or (c) are chosen, compliance with requirements as under (b) is declared for all systems, components and separate technical units.

Multi-stage type-approval chosen in accordance with Article 20(5) of Regulation (EU) No 167/2013: yes/no (¹)

Information on the vehicle(s) to be filled in, if application is for EU whole-vehicle type-approval:

1.1 Make (trade name of the manufacturer) (⁴): …

1.3. Category, subcategory and speed index of the vehicle (³): …

Applies for type-approval of:

(a) a complete vehicle type (¹)

(b) completed vehicle type (¹)

(c) an incomplete vehicle type (¹)

(d) a vehicle type with complete and incomplete variants (¹)

(e) a vehicle type with completed and incomplete variants (¹)

Information to be filled in, if application is for type-approval of a system/component/separate technical unit (¹):

2.1. Make(s) (trade name(s) of manufacturer): …

2.8.	Virtual and/or self-testing (1)2.8.1. Overview list with virtual and/or self-tested systems, components or separate technical units pursuant to Article 27(4) and Article 60 of Regulation (EU) No 167/2013: Overview table virtual and/or self-testing Delegated act reference Annex No Requirement Restrictions/Comments 2.8.2. Detailed report on validation of virtual and/or self-testing added: yes/no (1)
2.8.1.	Overview list with virtual and/or self-tested systems, components or separate technical units pursuant to Article 27(4) and Article 60 of Regulation (EU) No 167/2013: Overview table virtual and/or self-testing Delegated act reference Annex No Requirement Restrictions/Comments
Delegated act reference	Annex No	Requirement	Restrictions/Comments
2.8.2.	Detailed report on validation of virtual and/or self-testing added: yes/no (1)

Place: …

Date: …

Signature: …

Name and position in the company: …

⁽¹⁾ Delete if not applicable.

⁽²⁾ Indicate the alphanumeric code Type-Variant-Version or ‘TVV’ allocated to each type, variant and version as set out in point 2.3 of Part B of Annex I to this Regulation. For the identification of variant and versions it may be employed the matrix set out in point 2.2 of Part B of Annex I to this Regulation.

⁽³⁾ Classified according to Article 4 of Regulation (EU) No 167/2013, the coding shall be indicated, e.g. ‘T4.3a’ for a low-clearance tractor with a maximum design speed below or equal to 40 km/h.

⁽⁴⁾ In case of multi-stage type-approval supply this information for each stage(s).

⁽⁵⁾ For engines, indicate the engine type designation or, in case of engine types within an engine family, the Family Type (FT) in accordance with point 4 of Part B of Annex I to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/656.

PART B

INFORMATION DOCUMENT

1.1. The information document shall have a reference number supplied by the applicant.

1.2. Where the particulars appearing in the information document for vehicle approval have changed, the manufacturer shall submit revised pages to the approval authority showing clearly the nature of the change(s) and the date of re-issue.

2.1. All information documents shall contain the following: