The correct understanding and application of EPB-standards requires extensive informative clarification such as:
- reason for the choices made in selecting methods;
- intended use of the different methods;
- correct evaluation of data input;
- information to those responsible for national implementation.
If the informative content is mixed with the normative content, the standards may become confusing and heavy to read. Therefore, a clear separation between normative and informative content is recommended whenever possible.
Consequently, as a rule, only normative content is in the EPB standard. Informative content is given in an , with the exception of short Notes and Examples.
This significantly reduces the length of the EPB standards and strengthens their focus, thus facilitating the adoption (including translation) in national/regional regulations.
It also makes it easier to check if the EPB standards is unambiguous and software proof.
2022-02-04