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Milan BRGLEZ, Monika BEŇOVÁ, Sara CERDAS, Robert HAJŠEL, Biljana BORZAN, Maria ARENA

Proposal for a directive
Recital 7

(7) A combination of source-control and end-of-pipe measures is required to effectively deal with most pollutants across their life cycle, including, as relevant, chemical design, authorisation or approval, control of emissions during manufacturing and use or other processes, and waste handling. The setting of new or stricter quality standards in water bodies therefore complements and is coherent with other Union legislation that addresses or could address the pollution problem at one or more of those stages, including Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council49, Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council50, Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council51, Regulation (EU) 2019/6 of the European Parliament and of the Council52, Directive 2001/83/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council53, Directive 2009/128/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council54, Directive 2010/75/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council55and Council Directive 91/271/EEC56. In order for the Member States to achieve the environmental objectives laid down in Article 4 of Directive 2000/60/EC in the best and most cost-effective way possible, they should ensure, when establishing their programmes of measures, that source- control measures are prioritized over end- of-pipe measures and that those measures are in accordance with relevant Union sectoral legislation on pollution.The Commission should develop guidance to provide criteria in order to establish whether all proportionate source-control measures have been exhausted, before end-of-pipe measures are implemented. _________________ 49 Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), establishing a European Chemicals Agency (OJ L 396, 30.12.2006, p. 1). 50 Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market and repealing Council Directives 79/117/EEC and 91/414/EEC (OJ L 309, 24.11.2009, p. 1). 51 Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 May 2012 concerning the making available on the market and use of biocidal products (OJ L 167, 27.6.2012, p. 1). 52 Regulation (EU) 2019/6 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on veterinary medicinal products and repealing Directive 2001/82/EC (OJ L 4, 7.1.2019, p. 43). 53 Directive 2001/83/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 November 2001 on the Community code relating to medicinal products for human use (OJ L 311, 28.11.2001, p. 67). 54 Directive 2009/128/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 establishing a framework for Community action to achieve the sustainable use of pesticides, (OJ L 309, 24.11.2009, p. 71). 55 Directive 2010/75/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 November 2010 on industrial emissions (integrated pollution prevention and control) (OJ L 334, 17.12.2010, p. 17). 56 Council Directive 91/271/EEC of 21 May 1991 concerning urban waste-water treatment (OJ L 135, 30.5.1991, p. 40).

2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI

Milan BRGLEZ, Monika BEŇOVÁ, Sara CERDAS, Robert HAJŠEL, Biljana BORZAN, Maria ARENA, Tiemo WÖLKEN

Proposal for a directive
Recital 8 a (new)

(8 a) Atrazine is a herbicide used for annual broad-leaved weeds and annual grasses in cereals. The use of atrazine in plant protection products is no longer authorised within the Union pursuant to Commission Decision 2004/248/EC1a. Atrazine has been proven to be an endocrine disruptor, with evidence that it interferes with reproduction and development, and it could be a cause of cancer. The European Environmental Agency, assessing pesticides against effect or quality thresholds between 2013 and 2020, found that exceedances of one or more pesticides were detected at between 4% and 11% of groundwater monitoring sites, mainly exceedances of atrazine and its metabolites. Considering its persistent presence in the Union surface and groundwaters and in order to ensure the threshold values for atrazine do not exceed the total pesticides and metabolites EQS, the threshold value for atrazine in Annex I to Directive 2008/105/ EC should be adjusted, also in accordance with the threshold value for the same substance set in Directive (EU) 2020/21841b. _________________ 1a Commission Decision of 10 March 2004 concerning the non-inclusion of atrazine in Annex I to Council Directive91/414/EEC and the withdrawal of authorizations for plant protection products containing this active substance, OJ L 78. 1b Directive (EU) 2020/2184 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2020 on the quality of water intended for human consumption (recast)

2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI

Milan BRGLEZ, Monika BEŇOVÁ, Sara CERDAS, Robert HAJŠEL, Biljana BORZAN

Proposal for a directive
Recital 8 b (new)

(8 b) According to SCHEER1aand EMA1b, the generic quality standard of 0,1 μg/L and 0,5 µg/L for groundwater, suggested for individual pesticides and for the sum of all pesticides respectively, as specified in Directive 2006/118/EC, was established in the 1980s, based on the chemical-analytical sensitivity available at that time. The default value of 0,1 μg/L for individual pesticides is not proven to be sufficiently protective for human health and the groundwater ecosystem, and is sometimes significantly higher in comparison to threshold values for many pesticides and fungicides on the list of priority substances in Annex I to Directive 2008/105/EC. Taking into consideration also SCHEER's opinion that no groundwater threshold values should be higher than the EQS for surface water, the Commission should review the threshold values for individual pesticides and the sum of all pesticides in Annex I to Directive 2006/118/EC by applying modern analytical methods and comparing them in relation to the best available toxicological knowledge. Pending this review, and in line with the precautionary approach expressed by drinking water providers in the European Groundwater Memorandum1c, interim threshold values should be established. _________________ 1a SCHEER. Contribution to ENV consultation: Comments on the Commission’s proposal for amending the WFD/GWD/EQSD, March 2023. SCHEER. Groundwater quality standards for proposed additional pollutants in the annexes to the Groundwater Directive (2006/118/EC), July 2022. 1b EMA. Assessing the toxicological risk to human health and groundwater communities from veterinary pharmaceuticals in groundwater - Scientific guideline, April 2018. 1c European Groundwater Memorandum: To secure the quality and quantity of drinking water for future generations, March 2022.

2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI

Milan BRGLEZ, Monika BEŇOVÁ, Sara CERDAS, Robert HAJŠEL, Biljana BORZAN, Maria ARENA, Tiemo WÖLKEN

Proposal for a directive
Recital 8 c (new)

(8 c) Bisphenol-A should be treated as a priority hazardous substance and should be added to the list in Annex I to Directive 2008/105/EC. Scientific reports show that also bisphenols other than bisphenol-A have proven endocrine-disrupting potential and mixtures of those bisphenols represent an ecotoxicological risk. Given that those scientific findings raise concerns regarding the safe use of alternatives to bisphenols that might have a negative impact on human health and the environment, the Commission should establish a 'Bisphenols Total' parameter and an appropriate EQS for the total of bisphenol substances.

2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI

Milan BRGLEZ, Monika BEŇOVÁ, Sara CERDAS, Robert HAJŠEL, Biljana BORZAN, Maria ARENA, Tiemo WÖLKEN

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c

Directive 2000/60/EC
Article 2 – point 30 a)

(30a) ‘Priority hazardous substances’ means priority substances which are marked as ‘hazardous’ on the basis that they are recognised in scientific reports, in relevant Union legislation, or in relevant international agreements, as being toxic, persistent and liable to bio-accumulate, as being endocrine disrupters or substances identified as PMT/vPvM (Persistent, Mobile and Toxic/very Persistent, very Mobile) substances or as giving rise to an equivalent level of concern, where this concern is relevant to the aquatic environment, and for which measures need to be taken in accordance with Article 4, paragraph 1, point a), point iv.

2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI

Milan BRGLEZ, Monika BEŇOVÁ, Sara CERDAS, Robert HAJŠEL, Biljana BORZAN, Maria ARENA

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point d a (new)

Directive 2000/60/EC
Article 2 – point 37)

(d a) point (37) is replaced by the following: "(37) ‘Water intended for human consumption’ has the same meaning as under Directive (EU) 2020/2184." Or. en (32000L0060)

2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI

Milan BRGLEZ, Monika BEŇOVÁ, Sara CERDAS, Robert HAJŠEL, Biljana BORZAN, Maria ARENA

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point d b (new)

Directive 2000/60/EC
Article 2 – point 40)

(d b) Article 2, point 40) is replaced by the following: "(40) ‘Emission limit values’ means the mass, expressed in terms of certain specific parameters, concentration and/or level of an emission, which may not be exceeded during any one or more periods of time. Emission limit values may also be laid down for certain groups, families or categories of substances, in particular for those identified in Annex I to Directive 2008/105/EC. The emission limit values for substances shall normally apply at the point where the emissions leave the installation, dilution being disregarded when determining them. With regard to indirect releases into water, the effect of a waste-water treatment plant may be taken into account when determining the emission limit values of the installations involved, provided that an equivalent level is guaranteed for protection of the environment as a whole and provided that this does not lead to higher levels of pollution in the environment." Or. en (32000L0060)

2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI

Milan BRGLEZ, Monika BEŇOVÁ, Sara CERDAS, Robert HAJŠEL, Biljana BORZAN, Maria ARENA

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 a (new)

Directive 2000/60/EC
Article 11 – paragraph 1

(7 a) In Article 11, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following: "1. Each Member State shall ensure the establishment for each river basin district, or for the part of an international river basin district within its territory, of a programme of measures, taking account of the results of the analyses required under Article 5, in order to achieve the objectives established under Article 4. Such programmes of measures shall prioritise source-control measures in accordance with relevant Union sectoral legislation on pollution. End-of-pipe measures shall only be applied as a last resort if source- control measures failed to achieve good status of the water bodies. Programmes of measures may make reference to measures following from legislation adopted at national level and covering the whole of the territory of a Member State. Where appropriate, a Member State may adopt measures applicable to all river basin districts and/or the portions of international river basin districts falling within its territory. The Commission shall develop guidance to provide criteria to assess the application of source-control measures and the need to take complementary measures at the end-of-pipe." Or. en (32000L0060)

2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI

Milan BRGLEZ, Monika BEŇOVÁ, Sara CERDAS, Robert HAJŠEL, Biljana BORZAN, Maria ARENA

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10

Directive 2000/60/EC
Article 15 – paragraph 3

~~(10) in Article 15, paragraph 3 is~~ deleted;

2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI

Milan BRGLEZ, Monika BEŇOVÁ, Sara CERDAS, Robert HAJŠEL, Biljana BORZAN, Maria ARENA

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 a (new)

Directive 2000/60/EC
Article 15 – paragraph 3

(10 a) In Article 15, paragraph 3 is replaced by the following: "Member States shall, within three years of the publication of each river basin management plan or update under Article 13, submit an interim report describing progress in the implementation of the planned programme of measures. The Commission shall adopt guidelines and templates concerning the content, structure and format of the interim reports referred to in the first subparagraph, no later than ... [insert the date six months after the entry into force of this Directive]." Or. en (32000L0060)

2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI

Milan BRGLEZ, Monika BEŇOVÁ, Sara CERDAS, Robert HAJŠEL, Biljana BORZAN, Maria ARENA

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 20

Directive 2000/60/EC
Annex IX and X

(20) Annex ~~X is~~es IX and X are deleted.

2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI

Milan BRGLEZ, Monika BEŇOVÁ, Sara CERDAS, Robert HAJŠEL, Biljana BORZAN, Maria ARENA, Tiemo WÖLKEN

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)

Directive 2006/118/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 7

(4 a) In Article 3, paragraph 7 is replaced by the following: "The Commission shall publish a report on the national threshold values referred to in paragraph 1, point (b), one year after the Member States provide that information to ECHA in accordance with paragraph 5." Or. en (32006L0118)

2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI

Milan BRGLEZ, Monika BEŇOVÁ, Sara CERDAS, Robert HAJŠEL, Biljana BORZAN, Maria ARENA, Tiemo WÖLKEN

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)

Directive 2008/105/EC
Article 1

(1 a) Article 1 is amended as follows: "This Directive lays down environmental quality standards (EQS) for priority substances and priority hazardous substances, with the aim of achieving good surface water chemical status and in accordance with the provisions and objectives of Article 4 of Directive 2000/60/EC." Or. en (32008L0105)

2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI

Milan BRGLEZ, Monika BEŇOVÁ, Sara CERDAS, Robert HAJŠEL, Biljana BORZAN, Maria ARENA, Tiemo WÖLKEN

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 5

Directive 2008/105/EC
Article 8 – paragraph 6 a (new)

6 a. By ...[insert the date two years after the entry into force of this Directive], the Commission shall establish an EQS for the group of bisphenols, including at least bisphenol-A, bisphenol-B and bisphenol-S, under the parameter ‘Bisphenols Total’ using a relative potency factor approach, and shall review Annex I accordingly.

2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI

Milan BRGLEZ, Monika BEŇOVÁ, Sara CERDAS, Robert HAJŠEL, Biljana BORZAN, Maria ARENA

Proposal for a directive
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 10 a (new)

Directive 2000/60/EC
Annex V

(10 a) Point 1.3.4 in Annex V is amended as follows: "1.3.4. Frequency of monitoring For the surveillance monitoring period, the frequencies for monitoring parameters indicative of physico-chemical quality elements given below should be applied unless greater intervals would be justified on the basis of technical knowledge and expert judgement. For biological or hydromorphological quality elements monitoring shall be carried out at least once during the surveillance monitoring period. For operational monitoring, the frequency of monitoring required for any parameter shall be determined by Member States so as to provide sufficient data for a reliable assessment of the status of the relevant quality element. As a guideline, monitoring should take place at intervals not exceeding those shown in the table below unless greater intervals would be justified on the basis of technical knowledge and expert judgement. Frequencies shall be chosen so as to achieve an acceptable level of confidence and precision. Estimates of the confidence and precision attained by the monitoring system used shall be stated in the river basin management plan. Monitoring frequencies shall be selected which take account of the variability in parameters resulting from both natural and anthropogenic conditions. The times at which monitoring is undertaken shall be selected so as to minimise the impact of seasonal variation on the results, and thus ensure that the results reflect changes in the water body as a result of changes due to anthropogenic pressure. As regards priority substances that are sensitive to climatic or seasonal variabilities, the monitoring shall be carried out more frequently, as set out in the implementing act establishing the watch list pursuant to Article 8b(1) of Directive 2008/105/EC. Additional monitoring during different seasons of the same year shall be carried out, to achieve this objective." Or. en (32000L0060)

2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI

15 Amendments of Biljana BORZAN related to 2022/0344(COD)

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