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 accompanying Technical Report, 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