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Explanatory note

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These Regulations amend the Lawnmowers (Harmonization of Noise Emission Standards) Regulations 1986 (“the principal Regulations”) and implement Commission Directive 87/252/EEC (OJ No. L117, 5.5.87, pp. 22—27) which amends Council Directive 84/538/EEC (OJ No. L300, 19.11.84 pp. 171—178), which relates to the permissible sound power level of certain lawnmowers. The Directive provides for indoor testing and testing on artificial surfaces and makes certain changes to the technical requirements.

The Regulations also amend Regulation 7 of the principal Regulations and make it clear that periodic checks of lawnmowers by the Secretary of State to ensure compliance with the requirements of the Directive can only be carried out if the lawnmower is for the time being held by or on behalf of the manufacturer, importer or supplier.