S.L. 499.74 Art. 7Higher external- cost charges based on CO emissions. 2

(1) The Authority may apply higher external-cost charges for CO emissions which are higher than the reference values 2

set out in the Fourth Schedule, on condition that this is done in a non-discriminatory manner, and limited to not more than twice (2) the values set out in the Fourth Schedule.

(2) Where the Authority takes a decision in accordance with sub-regulation (1), such decision shall be justified and notified to the Commission in accordance with the Second Schedule.

(3) For buses and coaches, the Authority may choose to apply the same or lower values than those applied to heavy goods vehicles.

(4) An external-cost charge for CO emissions may be 2 combined with an infrastructure charge that has been varied in accordance with regulations 9 and 10.