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	"Specification of Competency Standards (SCS)" for the Automotive Industry (Version 1) The Automotive Industry Training Advisory Committee (ITAC) has completed the "Specification of Competency Standards (SCS)" for the Automotive Industry. The SCS consist of competency standards for major functional areas of the Automotive Industry. Please enter here for details. For more information on the full version of SCS (Version 1) , please visit this webpage.

	Incentive Scheme for Replacing Euro lI Diesel Commercial Vehicles by New Commercial Vehicles To improve Hong Kong's air quality, the Government will offer a one-off grant to owners of Euro II diesel commercial vehicles to encourage them to replace their vehicles with new ones from 1st July 2010 to 30th June 2013. For details, please visit the website of the Environmental Protection Department on the "Incentive Scheme".

	Voluntary Registration Scheme for Vehicle Mechanics Starting from 4 January 2007, vehicle mechanics in possession of necessary qualification and/or experience may apply through this Scheme for becoming registered vehicle mechanics so that their qualification and competence will gain recognition.

	Model Car Repairing Workshop fitted with Pollution Control Facilities
	Model Paint Spraying Chamber fitted with Pollution Control Facilities

	The Compliance Assistance Centre of the Environmental Protection Department The Compliance Assistance Centre of the Environmental Protection Department is now up and running. The Centre aims at providing the public and business trades an easily accessible venue to obtain accurate, up-to-date and useful information on environmental compliance, pollution prevention and environmental management under one roof.

	On-line Applications for Permits and Licences at the Environmental Protection Interactive Centre (EPIC) of the Environmental Protection Department The EPIC of the Environmental Protection Department is now up and running. The Centre provides a full-train service under a secured electronic transaction platform for the public to apply for licences and permits and settle licence fees any time through the Internet.


	A Guide to the Air Pollution Control (Volatile Organic Compounds) Regulation Effective from 1 April 2007