2015年CRI 大气污染防治法草案三审稿删除机动车限行

 

An amendment¹ to the anti-air pollution laws has been submitted for vote at the ongoing² session of the National People's Congress Standing³ Committee this week after driving ban provisions were removed.

Lawmaker Hao Ruyu, arguing in support of the new move, says removing the driving restrictions⁴ will protect citizens' rights to property.

"People pay to buy cars and pay taxes for the cars. Banning people from driving on certain days equates⁵ to deprivation⁶ of citizen's rights to property."

Hao Ruyu argues the provisions need to be removed immediately, noting the rapidly growing list of cities imposing⁷ driving bans.

Allowing vehicles to be banned from the roads was first written into the draft amendment in December.

However, it's been widely opposed by the public.

The second draft was put forward in June.

It added another clause suggesting local governments take into accounts public opinions before adopting such bans.

NPC delegate Gu Shengzu says instead of issuing bans on vehicle, authorities should scrap⁸ the idea of banning people from their vehicles.

"Economic incentives⁹, rather than a direct ban on driving, should be applied¹⁰ to restrict vehicles on the road for the sake of air quality."

At the same time, NPC delegates are suggesting it should be up to local governments, and not the central authorities, to determine whether or not driving bans should be imposed.

Meanwhile, new calls are being made to increase fuel quality in China.

Sun Baoshu is with the NPC's Law Committee.

"The national fuel standards allow for more alkene and arene discharges than the standards for motor vehicles. These two chemicals have proven a major source of PM2.5."

Lawmakers at this week's sessions are also calling for legislation against burning straw, as well as new rules connected to aircraft fuels.

For CRI, I'm Yu Yang.

1 amendment   

n.改正，修正，改善，修正案

参考例句：

• The amendment was rejected by 207 voters to 143.这项修正案以207票对143票被否决。
• The Opposition has tabled an amendment to the bill.反对党已经就该议案提交了一项修正条款。

2 ongoing   

adj.进行中的，前进的

参考例句：

• The problem is ongoing.这个问题尚未解决。
• The issues raised in the report relate directly to Age Concern's ongoing work in this area.报告中提出的问题与“关心老人”组织在这方面正在做的工作有直接的关系。

3 standing   

n.持续，地位；adj.永久的，不动的，直立的，不流动的

参考例句：

• After the earthquake only a few houses were left standing.地震过后只有几幢房屋还立着。
• They're standing out against any change in the law.他们坚决反对对法律做任何修改。

4 restrictions   

约束( restriction的名词复数 )； 管制； 制约因素； 带限制性的条件（或规则）

参考例句：

• I found the restrictions irksome. 我对那些限制感到很烦。
• a snaggle of restrictions 杂乱无章的种种限制

5 equates   

v.认为某事物（与另一事物）相等或相仿( equate的第三人称单数 )；相当于；等于；把（一事物） 和（另一事物）等同看待

参考例句：

• He equates success with material wealth. 他认为成功等同于物质财富。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• This equates to increased and vigor, better sleep and sharper mental acuity. 也就是说可以起到增强活力，改善睡眠，提高心智的作用。 来自互联网

6 deprivation   

n.匮乏；丧失；夺去，贫困

参考例句：

• Many studies make it clear that sleep deprivation is dangerous.多实验都证实了睡眠被剥夺是危险的。
• Missing the holiday was a great deprivation.错过假日是极大的损失。

7 imposing   

adj.使人难忘的，壮丽的，堂皇的，雄伟的

参考例句：

• The fortress is an imposing building.这座城堡是一座宏伟的建筑。
• He has lost his imposing appearance.他已失去堂堂仪表。

8 scrap   

n.碎片；废料；v.废弃，报废

参考例句：

• A man comes round regularly collecting scrap.有个男人定时来收废品。
• Sell that car for scrap.把那辆汽车当残品卖了吧。

9 incentives   

激励某人做某事的事物( incentive的名词复数 )； 刺激； 诱因； 动机

参考例句：

• tax incentives to encourage savings 鼓励储蓄的税收措施
• Furthermore, subsidies provide incentives only for investments in equipment. 更有甚者，提供津贴仅是为鼓励增添设备的投资。 来自英汉非文学 - 环境法 - 环境法

10 applied   

adj.应用的；v.应用，适用

参考例句：

• She plans to take a course in applied linguistics.她打算学习应用语言学课程。
• This cream is best applied to the face at night.这种乳霜最好晚上擦脸用。