17 Amendments of Miapetra KUMPULA-NATRI related to 2018/0332(COD)
Amendment 20 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The Commission has examined available evidence, which points to the importance of having harmonised Union rules in this area to ensure the proper functioning of the internal market and avoid, inter alia, disruptions to the scheduling of transport operations and the functioning of information and communication systems, higher costs to cross-border trade, or lower productivity for goods and services. Evidence is not conclusive as to whether the benefits of summer-time arrangements outweigh the inconveniences linked to a biannual change of timeThe transition towards a new hour system should be facilitated through ICT testing for an effective implementation, without additional costs for businesses and citizens. Evidence is not conclusive as to whether the benefits of summer-time arrangements outweigh the inconveniences linked to a biannual change of time. Accordingly to the recent studies on human health: it has been also pointed out that biannual time change has several negative effects and adapting is not as easy as thought.
Amendment 21 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The Commission has examined available evidence, which points to the importance of having harmonised Union rules in this area to ensure the proper functioning of the internal market, create predictability and long-term certainty and avoid, inter alia, disruptions to the scheduling of transport operations, the energy sector and the functioning of information and communication systems, higher costs to cross-border trade, or lower productivity for goods and services. Evidence is not conclusive as to whether the benefits of summer-time arrangements outweigh the inconveniencesFurthermore, while scientific evidence is not yet fully conclusive, recent scientific studies have pointed out the possible negative effects on human health linked to a biannual change of time.
Amendment 24 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) A lively public debate is taking place on summer-time arrangements, and ss is shown in the 4,6 million replies from citizens in the public consultation held by the Commission where a majority is against the current system with the seasonal time change. Some Member States have also already expressed their preference to discontinue the application of such arrangements. In the light of these developments, it is necessary to continue safeguarding the proper functioning of the internal market and to avoid any significant disruptions thereto caused by divergences between Member States in this area. Therefore, it is appropriate to put an end in a coordinated way to summer-time arrangements.
Amendment 31 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
Amendment 36 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) This Directive should not prejudice the right of each Member State to decide on the standard time or times for the territories under its jurisdiction and falling under the territorial scope of the Treaties, and on further changes thereto. However, in order to ensure that the application of summer-time arrangements by some Member States only does not disrupt the functioning of the internal market, Member States should refrain from changing the standard time in any given territory under their jurisdiction for reasons related to seasonal changes, be such change presented as a change of time zone. However, if a Member State decides to a change of a time zone, it should not vary more than an hour from the neighbouring Member States. Moreover, in order to minimise disruptions, inter alia, to transport, communications and other concerned sectors, they should notify the Commission and the other Member States in due time of their intention to change their standard time and subsequently apply the notified changes. The Commission should, on the basis of that notification, inform all other Member States so that they can take all necessary measures. Ity should also inform the general public and stakeholders by publishing this information.;
Amendment 37 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) This Directive should not prejudice the right of each Member State to decide on the standard time or times for the territories under its jurisdiction and falling under the territorial scope of the Treaties, and on further changes thereto. However, in order to ensure that the application of summer-time arrangements by some Member States only does not disrupt the functioning of the internal market, Member States should refrain from changing the standard time in any given territory under their jurisdiction for reasons related to seasonal changes, be such change presented as a change of time zone. Moreover, in order to minimise disruptions, inter alia, to the internal market, the energy sector, transport, communications and other concerned sectors, they should notify the Commission and all other Member States in due time of their intention to change their standard time and subsequently apply the notified changes. The Commission should, on the basis of that notification, inform all other Member States so that they can take all necessary measures. It should also inform the general public and stakeholders by publishing this information.
Amendment 42 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
(4a) Recent scientific evidence suggest that there is a link between the bi-annual clockchange and negative health issues, such as cardiovascular diseases, linked to chronobiology through the internal chrono disruption taking place with the time change.
Amendment 51 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) This Directive should apply from 1 April 201920, so that the last summer-time period subject to the rules of Directive 2000/84/EC should start, in every Member State, at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on 3129 March 201920. Member States that, after that summer-time period, intend to adopt a standard time corresponding to the time applied during the winter season in accordance with Directive 2000/84/EC should change their standard time at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on 275 October 201920, so that similar and lasting changes occurring in different Member States take place simultaneously. It is desirable that Member States take the decisions on the standard time that each of them will apply as from 201920 in a concerted manner.
Amendment 53 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7a) In order to strengthen the cooperation and coordination between Member States and to facilitate that Member States take decisions on their standard time in a concerted and coordinate manner, a network of national contact points on time arrangement should be set up.
Amendment 66 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 2
2. Notwithstanding paragraph 1, Member States may still apply a seasonal change of their standard time or times in 201920, provided that they do so at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on 275 October 201920. The Member States shall notify this decision in accordance with Article 2.
Amendment 72 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1
1. Without prejudice to Article 1, if a Member State decides to change its standard time or times in any territory under its jurisdiction, it shall notify the Commission at least 612 months before the change takes effect. Where a Member State has made such a notification and has not withdrawn it at least 612 months before the date of the envisaged change, the Member State shall apply this change.
Amendment 77 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2
Article 2 – paragraph 2
2. Within 1 month of the notification, the Commission shall inform the other Member States thereof and publish that information in the Official Journal of the European Union and inform the general public.
Amendment 82 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall report to the European Parliament and to the Council on the implementation of this Directive by 31 December 20245 at the latest.
Amendment 88 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall provide the Commission with the relevant information by 30 April 20245 at the latest.
Amendment 96 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall adopt and publish, by 1 April 201920 at the latest, the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive. They shall forthwith communicate to the Commission the text of those provisions.
Amendment 107 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
They shall apply those provisions from 1 April 201920.
Amendment 111 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Directive 2000/84/EC is repealed with effect from 1 April 201920.