Activities of Stanislav POLČÁK related to 2020/0353(COD)
Plenary speeches (1)
Batteries and waste batteries (A9-0031/2022 - Achille Variati)
Amendments (59)
Amendment 358 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Amendment 359 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Amendment 360 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Amendment 390 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 11
11) ‘industrial battery’ means any battery designed for industrial uses and any other battery excluding portable batteries, electric vehicle batteries and automotive batteries;
Amendment 410 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 30
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 30
Amendment 411 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 35
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 35
(35) ‘notified body’ means a conformity assessment body notified in accordance with Article 221 of this Regulation;
Amendment 422 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 42
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 42
(42) ‘treatment’ means any permitted activity carried out on waste batteries after they have been handed over to a facility foin accordance with this Regulation, with the exception of collection and recycling, in particular sorting orand preparation for recycling;
Amendment 424 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 44
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 44
(44) ‘waste management operator’ means any natural or legal person dealing on a professional basis with the separate collection, sorting,treatment or treatmentcycling of waste batteries;
Amendment 425 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 45
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 45
(45) ‘permitted facility’ means any facility that is permitted in accordance with Directive 2008/98/EC to carry out the treatment or recycling ofhandle waste batteries;
Amendment 426 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 47
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 47
(47) ‘lifetime’ of a battery means the period of time that starts when the battery is placed on the market, and ends when the battery becomes wasteduring which the battery retains its original characteristics;
Amendment 435 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2
2. At trade fairs, exhibitions, demonstrations or similar events, Member States shall not prevent the showing of batteries, which do not comply with this Regulation, provided that a visible sign clearly indicates that such batteries do not comply with this Regulation and that they are not for salecannot be made available on the market until they have been brought into conformity.
Amendment 437 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Batteries shallmay only be placed on the market or put into service if they meet:
Amendment 470 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – title
Article 7 – title
Amendment 478 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Amendment 523 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 553 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. Electric vehicle batteries and rechargeable industrial batteries with internal storage and a capacity above 2 kWh shall, for each battery model and batch per manufacturing plant, be accompanied by technical documentation demonstrating that the declared life cycle carbon footprint value, is below the maximum carbon footprint threshold established in the delegated act adopted by the Commission pursuant to the third subparagraph.
Amendment 571 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 578 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3
Amendment 594 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
By 31 December 2025, the Commission shall adopt an implementing act laying down the methodology for the calculation and verification of the amount of cobalt, lead, lithium orand nickel recovered from waste present in active materials in the batteries referred to in the first subparagraph and the format for the technical documentation. That implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 74(3).
Amendment 660 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
1. From 1 January 2027, portable batteries of general use shall meet the minimum values for the electrochemical performance and durability parameters set out in Annex III as laid down in the delegated act adopted by the Commission pursuant to paragraph 2.
Amendment 668 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
In preparing the delegated act referred to in the first subparagraph, the Commission shall consider the need to reduce the life cycle environmental impact of portable batteries of general use and take into consideration relevant international standards and labelling schemes. The Commission shall also ensure that the provisions laid down by that delegated act do not have a significant negative impact on the functionality of those batteries or the appliances into which those batteries are incorporated, the affordability and the cost for end-users and the industry’s competitiveness. NoThese provisions shall not impose an excessive administrative burden shall be imposed on manufacturers of the batteries and the appliances concerned.
Amendment 675 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3
Article 9 – paragraph 3
3. By 31 December 2030, the Commission shall assess the feasibility of measures to phase out the use of non- rechargeable portable batteries of general use in view of minimising their environmental impact based on the life cycle assessment methodology. To that end, the Commission shall submit a report to the European Parliament and to the Council and consider taking the appropriate measures, including the adoption of legislative proposals.(Does not affect English version)
Amendment 700 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2
Article 10 – paragraph 2
2. From 1 January 2026, rechargeable industrial batteries and electric vehicle batteries with internal storage and a capacity above 2 kWh shall meet the minimum values laid down in the delegated act adopted by the Commission pursuant to paragraph 3 for the electrochemical performance and durability parameters set out in Part A of Annex IV.
Amendment 705 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. By 31 December 2024, the Commission shall adopt a delegated act in accordance with Article 73 to supplement this Regulation by establishing minimum values for the electrochemical performance and durability parameters laid down in Part A of Annex IV that rechargeable industrial batteries and electric vehicle batteries with internal storage and capacity above 2 kWh shall attain.
Amendment 709 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
In preparing the delegated act referred to in the first subparagraph, the Commission shall consider the need to reduce the life cycle environmental impact of rechargeable industrial batteries and electric vehicle batteries with internal storage and a capacity above 2 kWh and ensure that the requirements laid down therein do not have a significant negative impact on the functionality of those batteries or the appliances into which those batteries are incorporated, its affordability and industry’s competitiveness. NoThese requirements shall not impose an excessive administrative burden shall be imposed on manufacturers of the batteries and the appliances concerned.
Amendment 727 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Portable batteries incorporated in appliances shall be readily removable and replaceable by the end-user or by independent operators during the lifetime of the appliance, if the batteries have a shorter lifetime than the appliance, or at the latest at the end of the lifetimA battery is readily replaceable if it can be removed from the appliance using common working tools and without the need for special technical knowledge, and if it can be replaced by a similar battery after removal from the appliance without affecting the functioning or performance of the appliance.
Amendment 771 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 13 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. From 1 July 2023, batteries shall be labelled with the symbol indicating ‘separate collection’ in accordance with the requirements laid down in Part B of Annex VI.(Does not affect English version)
Amendment 773 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
The symbol shall cover at least 3 % of the area of the largest side of the battery up to a maximum size of 5 × 5 cm.
Amendment 775 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 13 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
In the case of cylindrical battery cells, the symbol shall cover at least 1,5 % of the surface area of the battery and shall have a maximum size of 5 × 5 cm.
Amendment 778 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3
Article 13 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3
Amendment 789 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 5 – point c
Article 13 – paragraph 5 – point c
c) from 1 Januaruly 2023, for all batteries the symbol referred to in paragraph 3;
Amendment 790 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 5 – point d
Article 13 – paragraph 5 – point d
d) from 1 Januaruly 2023, for batteries containing more than 0,002 % cadmium or more than 0,004 % lead, the symbol referred to in paragraph 4;
Amendment 839 #
Proposal for a regulation
Chapter VI – title
Chapter VI – title
Amendment 844 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 11
Article 38 – paragraph 11
11. Manufacturers who consider or have reason to believe that a battery which they have placed on the market or put into service is not in conformity with the requirements set out in Chapters II and III shall immediately take the corrective action necessary to bring that battery into conformity, to withdraw it or recall it, as appropriate. Furthermore, where the battery presents or is suspected of presenting a risk, manufacturers shall immediately inform the national authority of the Member State in which they made the battery available on the market to that effect, giving details, in particular, of the non-compliance and of any corrective action taken.
Amendment 852 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 39 – title
Article 39 – title
Amendment 948 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 41 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 41 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Where an importer considers or has reason to believe that a battery is not in conformity with the requirements set out in Chapters II and III, the importer shall not place it on the market or put it into service until it has been brought into conformity. Furthermore, where the battery presents a risk or may be considered to present a risk, the importer shall inform the manufacturer and the market surveillance authorities to that effect.
Amendment 951 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 41 – paragraph 6
Article 41 – paragraph 6
6. When deemed appropriate with regard to the risks presented by a battery, importers shall, to protect the human health, the environment and safety of consumers, carry out sample testing of marketed batteries, investigate, and, if necessary, keep a register of complaints, of non-conforming batteries and battery recalls, and shall keep distributors informed of such monitoring.
Amendment 953 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 41 – paragraph 7
Article 41 – paragraph 7
7. Manufacturers who consider or have reason to believe that a battery which they have placed on the market or put into service is not in conformity with the requirements set out in Chapters II and III shall immediately take the corrective action necessary to bring that battery into conformity, to withdraw it or recall it, as appropriate. Furthermore, where the battery presents a risk or may be considered to present a risk, importers shall immediately inform the national authority of the Member State in which they made the battery available on the market to that effect, giving details, in particular, of the non-compliance and of any corrective action taken.
Amendment 960 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 44 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 44 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
An importer or distributor shall be considered a manufacturer for the purposes of this Regulation and that importer or distributor shall be subject to the obligations of the manufacturer under Article 4038, where
Amendment 981 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 47 – paragraph 6 – introductory part
Article 47 – paragraph 6 – introductory part
Amendment 988 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 48 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 48 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Producers or, where appointuthorised in accordance with Article 47(2), producer responsibility organisations acting on their behalf, shall ensure the collection of all waste portable batteries, regardless of their nature, brand or origin in the territory of a Member State where they make batteries available on the market for the first time. For that purpose they shall:
Amendment 989 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 48 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 48 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Producers or, where appointuthorised in accordance with Article 47(2), producer responsibility organisations acting on their behalf, shall ensure that the network of connected collection points :
Amendment 996 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 48 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
Article 48 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
4. Producers or, where appointuthorised in accordance with Article 47(2), producer responsibility organisations acting on their behalf, shall attain, and maintain durably, at least the following collection targets of waste portable batteries, calculated as percentages of the portable batteries, excluding batteries from light means of transport, made available on the market for the first time in a Member State by the respective producer or collectively by the producers covered by a producer responsibility organisation:
Amendment 1011 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 48 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Article 48 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Producers or, where appointuthorised in accordance with Article 47(2), producer responsibility organisations acting on their behalf, shall calculate the collection rate referred to in this paragraph in accordance with Annex XI.
Amendment 1012 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 48 – paragraph 6
Article 48 – paragraph 6
6. Producers or, where appointuthorised in accordance with Article 47(2), producer responsibility organisations shall request an authorisation from the competent authority that shall verify compliance of the arrangements put in place to ensure compliance with the requirements of this Article. In case the authorisation is requested by a producer responsibility organisation, the request for authorisation shall clearly identify the active member producers that it is representing.
Amendment 1014 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 48 – paragraph 11
Article 48 – paragraph 11
11. The producer or, where appointuthorised in accordance with Article 47(2), the producer responsibility organisation acting on its behalf, shall immediately notify the competent authority of any changes to the conditions covered by the application for authorisation referred to in paragraph 7, of any changes that concern the terms of the authorisation under paragraph 8, and of the permanent cessation of operations.
Amendment 1015 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 48 – paragraph 12
Article 48 – paragraph 12
Amendment 1020 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 49 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 49 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Producers of automotive batteries, industrial batteries and electric vehicle batteries or, where appointuthorised in accordance with Article 47(2), producer responsibility organisations, shall take back, free of charge and without an obligation on the end user to buy a new battery, nor to have bought the reclaimed battery from them, all waste automotive batteries, industrial batteries and electric vehicle batteries of the respective type that they have made available on the market for the first time in the territory of that Member State. For that purpose they shall accept to take back waste automotive batteries, industrial batteries and electric vehicle batteries from end-users, or from collection points provided in cooperation with:
Amendment 1027 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 49 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 49 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. Producers of automotive batteries, industrial batteries and electric vehicle batteries or, where appointuthorised in accordance with Article 47(2), producer responsibility organisations, shall:
Amendment 1039 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 50 – paragraph 4
Article 50 – paragraph 4
4. The obligations under this article shall apply mutatis mutandis to operators supplying batteries by means of distance contracts to end users. Those operators shall provide for a sufficient number of collection points covering the whole territory of a Member State and taking into account population size and density, expected volume of waste portable, automotive, industrial and electric vehicle batteries, accessibility and vicinity to end users allowing end users to return batteries.
Amendment 1042 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 51 – paragraph 1
Article 51 – paragraph 1
Amendment 1049 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 54 – paragraph 1
Article 54 – paragraph 1
Amendment 1053 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 55 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 55 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Amendment 1121 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 60 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 60 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Producers or, where appointuthorised in accordance with Article 47(2), producer responsibility organisations acting on their behalf shall make available to end users and distributors the following information regarding the prevention and management of waste batteries with respect to the types of batteries that the producers supply within the territory of a Member State:
Amendment 1136 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 61 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 61 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Producers of portable batteries or, where appointuthorised in accordance with Article 47(2), producer responsibility organisations acting on their behalf shall report to the competent authority for each calendar year the following information according to the battery chemistry, specifying the amounts of batteries powering light means of transport:
Amendment 1138 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 61 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 61 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Where waste management operators other than producers or, where appointuthorised in accordance with Article 47(2), producer responsibility organisations acting on their behalf, collect waste portable batteries from distributors or other collection points for waste portable batteries, they shall report to the competent authority for each calendar year the amount of waste portable batteries collected according to their chemistry and specifying the amounts of batteries powering light means of transport.
Amendment 1140 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 61 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 61 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Producers of automotive batteries, industrial batteries and electric vehicle batteries or where appointuthorised in accordance with Article 47(2) producer responsibility organisations acting on their behalf, shall report to the competent authority for each calendar year the following information, according to chemistries and types of batteries:
Amendment 1184 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 68 – paragraph 1
Article 68 – paragraph 1
1. Where, having carried out an evaluation under Article 67(1), a Member State finds that although a battery is in compliance with the requirements set out in Chapters II and III, it presents a risk or may reasonably be considered to present a risk to the human health or safety of persons, to the protection of property or to the environment, it shall require the relevant economic operator to take all appropriate measures to ensure that the battery concerned, when placed on the market, no longer presents that risk, to withdraw the battery from the market or to recall it, within a reasonable period which is commensurate with the nature of that risk.
Amendment 1201 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 77 – paragraph 1
Article 77 – paragraph 1
1. By 31 December 2030, the Commission shall draw up a report on the application of this Regulation and its impact on human health, the environment and the functioning of the internal market.