Press Release: Commission proposes new rules to reduce exhasut and noise emissions from pleasure boats

On 27.10.00, the European Commission proposed an amendment to the current Directive on recreational crafts (Directive 94/25/EC). The new rules are designed to limit exhaust and noise emissions from marine engines in such crafts whilst ensuring the free movement of recreational crafts within the Internal Market of the EU. The proposed rules demonstrate the Commission's determination to combine industry and environmental policy to promote the competitiveness of the European industry whilst protecting the environment.

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