REGULATORY AND METHODOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF TYPE APPROVAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FORESTRY VEHICLES

Abstract

Goal of the study – development and implementation of provisions for further updating and improvement of the components of the mechanism of application of Technical Regulations on type-approval of agricultural or forestry tractors, their trailers and interchangeable towed machinery, together with their systems, components and separate technical units, approved by the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine dated 28.12.2011 № 1367 (hereinafter – Technical Regulation 1367/2011), using the results of research carried out in L. Pogorilyy UkrNDIPVT in relation to the type approval system in the sector of agricultural and forestry vehicles, and an analysis of the main regulatory and methodological aspects of the type approval of the specified equipment. Research methods are to study, analyze, compare, summarize and evaluate data, including the comparative law method used in the analysis of domestic and European legislation in the field of assessment and verification of conformity (type approval) of agricultural and forestry vehicles. Results. The results of updating the mechanism of application of the current Technical Regulation 1367/2011 have been received and implemented. Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine of 04.12.2019, № 1168 was adopted and implemented, which amended the Technical Regulation 1367/2011 and the procedure for departmental registration of agricultural and forestry vehicles, proposals for which were prepared based on the research results of the L. Pogorilyy UkrNDIPVT. Developed, reviewed and approved by the order of the Ministry of Economy dated 30.12.2020 № 2810 updated List of national standards for the purposes of application of the Technical Regulation 1367/2011, which sets requirements for these vehicles, their systems, components and separate technical units . Proposals have been prepared for further development of national standards included in the List, based on new versions of international ISO standards. Further steps in the direction of improving the procedures for type approval and entry into service of agricultural and forestry vehicles are identified. Conclusion. Updated and implemented as a result of research requirements and provisions for improving the type approval and registration of agricultural and forestry vehicles are practically used during type approval in accordance with Technical Regulation 1367/2011 and create grounds for improving safety, reducing the negative impact of these vehicles on human, animal and environmental health, simplify procedures for verification of their conformity and registration, introduce gradual approximation to European standards, including on environmental indicators.