12 Amendments of Franc BOGOVIČ related to 2021/0423(COD)
Amendment 124 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 43
Recital 43
(43) Methane emissions are primarily linked to underground mining activities, both in active and abandoned mines24 . In active underground mines, methane concentration in the air is continuously controlled, as it constitutes a health and safety hazard. In the case of underground coalVentilation systems represent one of two maines, the vast majority of the methane emissions occur through ventilation and drainage or degasification systems, which represent the two main ways of lowering methane concentrations in a mine’s airways ways of lowering methane concentrations in a mine’s airways to ensure safety and health of miners. Ventilation air methane (VAM) can be mitigated with or without energy recovery, though the solutions remain comparably expensive, principally because the concentrations of methane emanating from ventilation systems are very low. _________________ 24 (2020) N. Kholod et al Global methane emissions from coal mining to continue growing even with declining coal production, Journal of Cleaner Production, Volume 256, 120489
Amendment 127 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 49
Recital 49
(49) For operating underground coal mines, mitigation of methane emissions should be implemented through a closure plan or a phase out of venting and flaring unless it risks endangering environmental safety or safety of operations or personnel. For closed or abandoned underground coal mines, while flooding the mine can prevent methane emissions, this is not systematically done and has environmental risks. Venting and flaring in these mines should also be phased out. As geological constraints and environmental considerations prevent a one-size-fits-all approach to mitigate methane emissions from abandoned underground coal mines31 , Member States should establish their own mitigation plan, taking into consideration those constraints and the technical feasibility of AMM mitigation. Member States should be free to provide incentives to operators that mitigate methane emissions by capturing methane and using it to produce saleable heat and power. _________________ 31 Best Practice Guidance for Effective Methane Recovery and Use from Abandoned Mines (UNECE, 2019)
Amendment 197 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 7
(7) ‘verifier’ means a legal person different from the competent authorities appointed in accordance with Article 4 of this Regulation which carries out verification activities and which is accredited by a national accreditation body pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 765/2008 or a natural person otherwise authorised, without prejudice to Article 5(2) of that Regulation, at the time a verification statement is issued;
Amendment 344 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. VeThe competent authoriftiers shall assess the conformity of the emissions reports submitted to them by operators or mine operators in accordance with this Regulation. They shall assess the conformity of the reports with the requirements laid down this Regulation and review all data sources and methodologies used in order to assess their reliability, credibility and accuracy, in particular the following points:
Amendment 354 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
In carrying out the verification activities referred to in paragraph 1, vethe competent authoriftiers shall use free and publicly available European or international standards for methane emissions quantification as made applicable by the Commission in accordance with paragraph 5. Until such date where the applicability of those standards is determined by the Commission, vethe competent authoriftiers shall use existing European or international standards for quantification and verification of greenhouse gas emissions.
Amendment 357 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 880 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 3
Article 20 – paragraph 3
3. As regards sSurface coal mines, mine operators shall use deposit-specific coal mine methane emission factors to quantify emissions resulting from mining operations. Mine operatcomply with the requirements of this chapter by applying deposit-specific, average national emission factors according to national reports shall establish those emission factors on a quarterly basis, in accordance with appropriate scientific standards and take into acprepared for the UNFCCC. These factors shall be based on maximum methane count methane emissions from surrounding strataent levels of the coal.
Amendment 905 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 2
Article 22 – paragraph 2
2. Venting of methane through a mine ventilation shafts in coal mines emitting more than 0.58 tonnes of methane/kilotonne of coal mined, other than coking coal mines, shall be prohibited from 1 January 2027.
Amendment 930 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Methane concentration measurements shall be taken in accordance with appropriate scientific standards and at least on an hourly basis from all elements listed in part 1(vi) of Annex VII which were found to emit methane. If measurements do not detect any emissions for three consecutive years, no further action shall be taken.
Amendment 931 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Methane concentration measurements shall be taken in accordance with appropriate scientific standards and at least on an hourly basis from all elements listed in part 1(vi) of Annex VII which were found to emit methane. If measurements do not show any emissions for three consecutive years, no further action shall be taken.
Amendment 946 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 25 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
The reports shall cover the last available calendar year and include the elements set out in Part 3 of Annex VII. This is not necessary if a control mechanism has already been established with the competent authorities.
Amendment 947 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3
Article 25 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3