10 Amendments of Biljana BORZAN related to 2016/0231(COD)
Amendment 65 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 a (new)
Recital 11 a (new)
(11 a) This Regulation should provide a strong incentive for greenhouse gas emissions reductions consistent with other Union climate, energy and vehicle emissions legislation, taking into account that transport, buildings and agriculture are responsible for over 35%, 25% and 17% of the emissions in the ESR respectively. When transforming this Regulation into national policies, Member States should set strict targets and compliance rules, and should properly invest in emissions reductions across all sectors. Moving towards zero-emissions vehicles and speeding up the deployment of low-emission alternative energy are key for the transport sector in order to reduce road vehicle emissions, keep Europe competitive and respond to the increasing mobility needs of citizens. Energy efficiency of buildings is key not only for reducing energy bills and decarbonising the economy, but also for creating skilled jobs and tackling energy poverty. Measuring emissions in agriculture is complex because of the range of agricultural practices, inputs, technology and the variables of soil, climate and land cover. Nonetheless, there are clear opportunities for emission reductions in agriculture and many are associated with long-term cost savings. In this regard, the Commission should adopt a delegated act, one year after the entry into force of this Regulation, specifying minimum targets for emission reductions within each sector covered by this Regulation for each Member State. For the purpose of that delegated act, the Commission should carry out a comprehensive assessment of the actions already made in order to ensure Member States effectively reduce actual greenhouse gas emissions in the context of the sectoral legislation. That report shall, if appropriate, be accompanied by a legislative proposal to increase the sectoral emissions reduction contributions of Member States.
Amendment 98 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of Article 4 according to which annual emission limits for Member States will be established, implementing powersThe power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be conferrdelegated ton the Commission. Those powers should be exercised in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council21 . _________________ 21 Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by Member States of the Commission's exercise of implementing powers (OJ L 55, 28.2.2011, p. 13) in respect of supplementing this Directive by determining which annual emission limits will be established for Member States.
Amendment 102 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) This Regulation should be reviewed as of 20243 and every 53 years thereafter in order to assess its overall functioning. The review should take into account evolving national circumstances and be informed by the results of the global stocktake of the Paris Agreement. Where necessary, the review of this Regulation should be accompanied by legislative proposals in order to further improve the Union's climate action, taking into account the current status of implementation of relevant sectoral policies, and in line with the facilitative dialogue under the UNFCCC.
Amendment 109 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 a (new)
The general objective of this Regulation is to help set the Union on a cost-effective path to reach the goals of the Paris Agreement, to strengthen the Union's response to the threat of climate change, to further the transition to a sustainable economy and to set a clear trajectory towards net-zero emissions in the second half of this century.
Amendment 132 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3
Article 4 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission shall adopt an implementing act delegated act in accordance with Article 12 to supplement this Regulation by setting out the annual emission allocations for the years from 2021 to 2030 in terms of tonnes of CO2 equivalent as specified in paragraphs 1 and 2. For the purposes of this implementingdelegated act, the Commission shall carry out a comprehensive review of the most recent national inventory data for the years 2005 and 2016 to 2018 submitted by Member States pursuant to Article 7 of Regulation No (EU) 525/2013.
Amendment 138 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4
Article 4 – paragraph 4
4. This implementingdelegated act shall also specify, based on the percentages notified by Member States under Article 6(2), the quantities that may be taken into account for their compliance under Article 9 between 2021 and 2030. If the sum of all Member States' quantities were to exceed the collective total of 100 million, the quantities for each Member State shall be reduced on a pro rata basis so that the collective total is not exceeded.
Amendment 139 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5
Article 4 – paragraph 5
Amendment 246 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall ensure the accurate accounting under this Regulation through the Union Registry established pursuant to Article 10 of Regulation (EU) No 525/2013, including. The Commission shall, for that purpose, adopt a delegated act in accordance with Article 12 to supplement this Regulation, concerning in particular annual emission allocations, flexibilities exercised under Article 4 to 7, compliance under Article 9 and changes in coverage under Article 10 of this Regulation. The Central Administrator shall conduct an automated check on each transaction under this Regulation and, where necessary, block transactions to ensure there are no irregularities. This information shall be accessible to the public.
Amendment 257 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13
Article 13
Amendment 263 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
The Commission shall report to the European Parliament and to the Council by 28 February 20243 and every fivthree years thereafter on the operation of this Regulation, its contribution to the EU's overall 2030 greenhouse gas emission reduction target and its contribution to the goals of the Paris Agreement, and mayshall make proposals if appropriatelegislative proposals.