193 Amendments of Miroslav OUZKÝ
Amendment 18 #
2013/0150(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) Article 19(4)(c) of Regulation (EU) No 528/20122 prohibits authorisation for making available for use by the general public of biocidal products meeting the criteria for being persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (‘PBT’), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (‘vPvB’) in accordance with Annex XIII to 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, amending Directive 1999/45/EC and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 793/93 and Commission Regulation (EC) No 1488/94 as well as Council Directive 76/769/EEC and Commission Directives 91/155/EEC, 93/67/EEC, 93/105/EC and 2000/21/EC3 . However, whereas biocidal products are often mixtures and sometimes articles, those criteria apply only to substances. Article 19(4)(c) of Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 should therefore refer to biocidal products consisting of, containing or generating substances meeting those criteria. __________________ 2 3, in a concentration equal to or above 0.1% weight by weight (w/w). __________________ 2 OJ L 167, 27.6.2012, p. 1. OJ L 167, 27.6.2012, p. 1. 3 OJ L 396, 30.12.2006, p.1. OJ L 396, 30.12.2006, p.1.
Amendment 26 #
2013/0150(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
Amendment 28 #
2013/0150(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 1 – point b
Article 1 – point 1 – point b
Regulation 528/2012/EU
Article 19 – paragraph 4 – point c
Article 19 – paragraph 4 – point c
"(c) it consists of, contains or generates a substance that meets the criteria for being PBT or vPvB in accordance with Annex XIII to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 in a concentration equal to or above 0.1% weight by weight (w/w);"
Amendment 49 #
2013/0150(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 13
Article 1 – point 13
Regulation 528/2012/EU
Article 95 – paragraph 3
Article 95 – paragraph 3
3. For the purposes of making a submission in accordance with the second subparagraph of paragraph 1, Article 63(3) of this Regulation shall apply to all toxicological, and ecotoxicological and environmental fate and behaviour studies relating to substances listed in Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1451/2007, including any such studies not involving tests on vertebrates.
Amendment 50 #
2013/0150(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 point 13
Article 1 point 13
Regulation 528/2012/EU
Article 95 – paragraph 7 a (new)
Article 95 – paragraph 7 a (new)
Amendment 46 #
2012/2295(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Calls for the elimination of existing obstacles to innovation along the value chain, notably by rapid and science-based European approval procedures for biotechnological products and much faster market access;
Amendment 60 #
2012/2295(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on the Commission to make provision for financial support instruments for industrial commercial and pre- commercial investments in the bioeconomy, for example through the use of the Structural Funds and European Investment Bank funds;
Amendment 76 #
2012/2295(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Takes the view that there are a number of excellent tools (public procurement, tax incentives, certification systems and specific labelling) that could create a strong market for bio-based products and hopes that reforms to the current law will go in that direction; market-creating tools should be based on sustainability criteria;
Amendment 81 #
2012/2295(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18 a. Believes that the lifespan of the bio- based product may not be artificially shortened; the product should be constructed for the longest possible life- time;
Amendment 87 #
2012/2295(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Hopes that the biological and biotechnological processes that are developed can be used in bio-based renewable resources from waste and non- food crops and also as components of existing agribusinesses, marketing these materials should be kept on the lowest possible level;
Amendment 95 #
2012/2295(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22 a. Calls for security of supply under world market conditions by suspending duties on biomass used for the production of bio-based materials;
Amendment 12 #
2012/2066(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 19 a (new)
Citation 19 a (new)
- having regard to the definition for endocrine disrupting chemicals developed by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS)1; __________________ 1 Definition from the WHO/IPCS (2002) report: "An endocrine disruptor is an exogenous substance or mixture that alters function(s) of the endocrine system and consequently causes adverse health effects in an intact organism, or its progeny, or (sub)populations." A potential endocrine disruptor is "an exogenous substance or mixture that possesses properties that might be expected to lead to endocrine disruption in an intact organism, or its progeny, or (sub)populations." (http://www.who.int/ipcs/publications/en/c h1.pdf)
Amendment 20 #
2012/2066(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D – introductory part
Recital D – introductory part
D. whereas, in the case ofa causal link has not yet been established between certain chemicals withand endocrine- disrupting properties, the difficulties of proving a causal link are exacerbaton, scientific research in this field has been challenged by a number of factors, such as that:
Amendment 24 #
2012/2066(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D – indent 3
Recital D – indent 3
– during their lives, people are exposed to a large number of chemicalnatural and synthetic chemicals, sometimes in complex mixtures;
Amendment 26 #
2012/2066(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D – indent 5
Recital D – indent 5
– endocrine disrupters can act at extremely low concentrations and thusaccording to some in vitro evidence, some substances could act at extremely low concentrations, however there is not yet any evidence in vivo testing of causeing adverse effects at a low dosage; where the dose-response relationship is non-monotoniclinear the difficulty of prediction increases still further;
Amendment 33 #
2012/2066(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
E a. whereas any invocation of the precautionary principle should be in accordance with criteria outlined in the Commission's communication (COM(2000)0001)
Amendment 35 #
2012/2066(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas, as things stand at present, it is not legally possible to consider combination effects between endocrine disruptors released by products governed by different sets of regulations, which can be addressed by a regulatory risk management;
Amendment 38 #
2012/2066(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas the standard data requirements in certain EU chemicals legislation do not contain any information on endocrine- disrupting properties;
Amendment 41 #
2012/2066(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Considers, on the basis of an overall assessment of the state of knowledge, that the precautionary principle requires us as legislators to take measures to reduce human exposure to endocrine disruptors to a minimumlegislators should take measures to establish principles to assess the risk posed by endocrine disruptors and to reduce human exposure to a minimum; emphasises that this approach requires further scientific research into possible endocrine disrupting chemicals;
Amendment 51 #
2012/2066(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Takes the view that the feared effects of endocrine disruptors are so serious that the absence of precise knowledge, including exact knowledge of a causal links, should not prevent us from tak between exposure to chemicals and endocrine disruption, requires us to consider other possible causes of endocrine disruption, such as age, lifestyle and other environmental factors, when developing measures to protect humans and animals;
Amendment 53 #
2012/2066(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Takes the view that twhe feared effects of endocrine disruptors are so serious thatre adverse effects have been identified the absence of precise knowledge, including exact knowledge of a causal links, should not prevent us from taking measures to protect humanspeople and animals;
Amendment 60 #
2012/2066(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls, therefore, on the Commission to submit as soon as possible proposals for overarching criteria together with testing and information requirements for chemicals on the commercial market, and for EU legislation to make clearapply the World Health Organisation's definition of what is regarded as a substance with endocrine- disrupting properties; advocates considering the introduction of ‘endocrine disruptor’ as a regulatory hazard classnd submit proposals for comprehensive criteria for their identification;
Amendment 62 #
2012/2066(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls, therefore, on the Commission to submit as soon as possible proposals for overarchingcomprehensive criteria together with testing and information requirements for chemicals on the commercial market, and for EU legislation to make clear what is regarded as a substance with endocrine- disrupting properties; advocates considering the introduction of ‘endocrine disruptor’ as a regulatory hazard classregulatory categories of "endocrine disruptors";
Amendment 65 #
2012/2066(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that it is important foressential that the criteria for endocrine-disrupting chemicals to be based on robust scientific evidence science and a comprehensive hazardrisk assessment;
Amendment 71 #
2012/2066(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Takes the view that the criteria for defining WHO definition of "endocrine disruptors" should be based onapplied and based on objective criteria for defining ‘'adverse effect’' and ‘endocrine mode of'hormone related action’'; considers that both these criteriaadversity and mode of action must be weighed up in parallel in order to carry out a comprehensive assessment; considers that proven effects should be assumed to be harmful as long as there is no scientific data to indicate the opposite; s. Stresses that any possible combination effects should be taken into consideration;
Amendment 74 #
2012/2066(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Takes the view that that the criteria for defining endocrine disruptors should be based on criteria for defining ‘'adverse effect’' and ‘'endocrine mode of action’'; considers that both these criteria must be weighed up in parallel in order to carry out a comprehensive assessment; considers that proven effects should be assumed to be harmful as long as there is no scientific data to indicate the opposite; stresses that any possible combination effects should be taken into considerationdemonstrated to be harmful;
Amendment 80 #
2012/2066(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses that the criteria determining what constitutes an endocrine disruptor shouldmust be scientifically based and that the precautionary principle should be appliedshould aim to identify those substances of regulatory concern; considers that a socio- economic assessment should then be carried out in accordance with the relevant legislation;
Amendment 84 #
2012/2066(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Takes the view that, in assessing whether a substance does or does not have endocrine-disrupting properties, all peer- reviewed scientific studies should be taken into account, subject to their strengths and weaknesses, in assessing whether a substance does or does not have endocrine-disrupting properties according to objective quality criteria; further considers it important to take account of modern methods and up-to- date research;
Amendment 87 #
2012/2066(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Commission to introduce in all relevant EU legislation appropriate testing requirements, once it has compiled a set of robust, science-based criteria for the identification of substances with endocrine-disrupting properties, to develop testing requirements for their identification; considers that the validated and internationally recognised testing methods that have been developed in (for example) the OECD must be implemented; notes that the OECD programme of testing methods covers sex hormones and thyroid hormones as well as steroidogenesis; points out, on the other hand, that there are no tests for other areas of the endocrine system, e.g. insulin and growth hormones; considers that testing methods and guidance documents should be developed so as to take better account of endocrine disruptors, possible low-dose effects and non- monotoniclinear dose-response relationships;
Amendment 95 #
2012/2066(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
Amendment 99 #
2012/2066(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Considers that it should be possible for decision-making bodies to deal with substances having similar chemical structures on a group basis if the manufacturer or importer cannot demonstrate that the chemical is safe in spite of its structural similarity, with a view to providing the public as quickly as possible with protection from exposure to endocrine disruptors andthereby helping to restricting the number ofanimal experiments on animals;
Amendment 102 #
2012/2066(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Calls on the Commission, in its review of EU strategy on endocrine disruptors, to place greater emphasis on the precautionary principle and work towardsa risk-based approach with a view to reducing human exposure to endocrine disruptors;
Amendment 104 #
2012/2066(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Calls on the Commission, in its review of EU sStrategy on endocrine disruptors, to place greater emphasis on a risk-based approach applying the precautionary principle, and work towards reducing human exposure to endocrine disruptors;
Amendment 112 #
2012/2066(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on the Commission to carry out a systematic examination of all relevant current legislation and, where necessary, to propose new legislation so as to reduce the exposure of human beings, particularly foetuses, babies, children and teenagers, to hormone disruptors; calls on the Commission to submit legislative proposals for chemicals in textiles and building materials, and stresses in particular the importance of reviewing legislation on materials and products intended to come into contact with food, so as to reduce human exposure to endocrine disruptorsonsider relevant current legislation as part of the current strategy;
Amendment 125 #
2012/2066(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Takes the view that endocrine disruptors shthe Commission should identify those endocrine disruptors which, by virtue of their potency or the specificity or severity of their effect, could be regarded as Substances of Very High Concern within the meaning of the Reach ReguEACH Regulation, or the equivalent under other legislation; considers, therefore, that endocrine disruptors should be subject to authorisation or restriction with a view to substitutionbased on robust scientific evidence and a risk assessment;
Amendment 126 #
2012/2066(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Takes the view that endocrine disruptorsCalls on the Commission to identify those endocrine disruptors that by reason of their potency, or the specificity or severity of their effect, should be regarded as Ssubstances of Vvery Hhigh Cconcern within the meaning of the Reach Regulation, or their equivalent under other Legislation; considers, therefore, that these endocrine disruptors should be subject to authorisation orand restriction with a view to substitution;
Amendment 128 #
2012/2066(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13 a. Takes the view that for substances which, by virtue of their low potency or severity, are not identified as SVHCs or the equivalent, appropriate risk management measures should be considered as a means to mitigate the risk posed to humans and animals;
Amendment 130 #
2012/2066(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Stresses that endocrine disruptorsfor other substances that may have endocrine effects, but which by reason of their low potency, specificity and/or severity should not be regarded as sSubstances for which it is not possible to set a limit value at which effects may occur (‘non-threshold’ substances) and that any exposure to such substances may entail a riskof Very High Concern under REACH, or their equivalent under other legislation, proportionate risk management measures must be introduced to effectively ensure that any exposure does not pose a risk to people or animals;
Amendment 131 #
2012/2066(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Stresses thatAccepts that some substances identified as endocrine disruptors should currently be regarded as substances for which it is not yet possible to set a limit value at which effects may occur (‘'non- threshold’' substances) and that any exposure to such substances may entail a risk; stresses that until there is sufficient scientific information identifying the level of exposure which entails a significant risk, appropriate risk management measures as outlined in paragraph 13a should be considered;
Amendment 152 #
2012/2066(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls on the Commission to ensure that in developing the criteria for identifying endocrine disruptors are applied, it should consider the possible future requirement to apply these horizontally to all currentexisting and future legislation and the need to ensure consistency between different legislative acts;
Amendment 21 #
2012/0075(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4
Article 4
Directive 2001/113/EC
Article 5
Article 5
Amendment 22 #
2012/0075(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4
Article 4
Council Directive 2001/113/EC
Article 6 - paragraph 2
Article 6 - paragraph 2
2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Article 5 shall be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminate period of time from (…). (Publications Office is to fill in period of five years from …*. The Commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the five-year period. The delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration, unless the European Parliament or the Council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period. _______________ * OJ: please insert the date of entry into force of this amending Act). Regulation.
Amendment 23 #
2012/0075(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4
Article 4
Directive 2001/113/EC
Article 6 – paragraph 3
Article 6 – paragraph 3
3. The delegation of power referred to in Article 5 may be revoked at any time by the European Parliament or by the Council. A decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision. It shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the Official Journal of the European Union or at a later date specified therein. It shall not affect the validity of theany delegated acts already in force.
Amendment 22 #
2012/0066(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) The existing exemption for that use should continue to apply until 31 December 20158 in order to enable industryproducers, the recycling industry and consumers along the whole value chain to further adapt the relevant substitute technologies across all the regions of the Union in a uniform manner.
Amendment 24 #
2012/0066(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
(6 a) The producer registration requirements and format should be consistent with the registration requirements and format established pursuant to Article 16(3) of, and Annex X, Part A to, Directive 2012/19/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 4 July 2012 on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE)1. The producer registration requirements and format should remain consistent with the registration requirements and format adopted by the Commission Decision of August 5, 2009 - (2009/603/EC) - establishing requirements for registration of producers of batteries and accumulators in accordance with Directive 2006/66/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council. ________________ 1 OJ L 197, 24.7.2012, p. 38.
Amendment 36 #
2012/0066(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Directive 2006/66/EC
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point c
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point c
(c) cordless power tools, until 31 December 20158.
Amendment 42 #
2012/0066(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 1 a (new)
Article 1 – point 1 a (new)
Directive 2006/66/EC
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
1a. The following subparagraph is added to Article 6(2): 'Portable batteries and accumulators, containing cadmium intended for use in cordless power tools which do not meet the requirements in Article 4(1) shall not be placed on the market after 31 December 2018. Batteries and accumulators which do not meet the requirements of this Directive and which are placed on the market after this date shall be withdrawn from the market.'
Amendment 43 #
2012/0066(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 1 b (new)
Article 1 – point 1 b (new)
Directive 2006/66/EC
Article 6 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 2 a (new)
1b. The following paragraph is added to Article 6: '2a. Replacement batteries shall be allowed for placing on the market for a period of five years after the effective removal of the exemption of Article 4(3) of the Batteries Directive 2006/66/EC;'
Amendment 15 #
2011/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the EU's climate objective is to limit climate change to 2°C above the pre- industrial level; whereas the climate package adopted in December 2008 represents a first step towards ensuring EU action in line with this objective; whereas countries representing some 80% of global emissions have pledged to reduce emissions, although the Parties to the UNFCCC acknowledged in Cancun that current pledges are insufficient to meet the 2°C objective,. Taking into account that the Cancun conference did not reach a global agreement to turn these pledges into legally binding targets and the European Union is still the only large economic community having adopted unilateral emissions reduction targets.
Amendment 25 #
2011/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas, according to the European Environmental Agency, in 2009 the EU's greenhouse gas emissions were 17.3% lower than in 1990, due to the effects of the economic crisis.
Amendment 51 #
2011/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. considering that the main purpose of the climate and energy package is that of reducing emission in the most cost effective way.
Amendment 64 #
2011/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas in the absence of a global agreement assuring a level playing field, European industry would be still exposed to unfair competition.
Amendment 65 #
2011/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
F a. whereas without a global agreement and the cooperation of major CO2 producers (USA, China, India) the EU cannot succeed in having any influence at all on the climate changes currently occurring;
Amendment 80 #
2011/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Calls on the Commission, in collaboration with the Council, to use every means possible to achieve a global agreement;
Amendment 97 #
2011/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Confirms that if the conditions agreed upon by the European Council are met, the EU will consider all possible options that can help to reach 25% target for 2020 in a cost-effective way.
Amendment 115 #
2011/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Notes that the European Council in February 2011 has recognised that further reductions in the range of 80-95% by 2050 as compared to 1990 are necessary; points out that a linear trajectory between 2009 and 2050 would result in a 2020 target in the range of 34-38% as compared to 1990;in the context of necessary reductions according to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change by developed countries as a group.1 __________________ 1 Roadmap 2050,p. 13
Amendment 120 #
2011/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Recalls that in the Roadmap for moving to a competitive low carbon economy in 2050 the Commission indicates that progress an a global scale is the only way to solve the problem of climate change, and the EU must continue to engage its partners.1 __________________ 1 COM(2011)0112, p. 13
Amendment 129 #
2011/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Recalls that the EU with little more than 10% of global emissions will not be able to tackle climate change on its own.
Amendment 164 #
2011/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Amendment 196 #
2011/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14 a. Considers for encouraging investments in new technologies by the private sector, it is essential to maintain the stability of the legal and economic framework where industries shall operate. A disruption in the current framework would generate uncertainties in the decision-making process and also negatively affect possible investments in this sector.
Amendment 251 #
2011/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Takes into account that the Commission Communication on a Roadmap for moving towards a competitive low carbon economy in 2050 emphasises the need to remain attentive to the risk of carbon leakage in order to ensure a level playing field.
Amendment 261 #
2011/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Considers that the Commission Communication on a Roadmap for moving towards a competitive low carbon economy in 2050 emphasises that the development of sectoral policy options will have to go into greater depth on costs, trade-offs and uncertainties. 1 __________________ 1 Roadmap 2050 pag. 6
Amendment 262 #
2011/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 b (new)
Paragraph 19 b (new)
19b. Takes into account the need to carry out an in-depth analysis of the cumulative costs of climate objectives in terms of carbon prices, energy prices and expenditure for innovation and research.
Amendment 275 #
2011/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Notes that European eco-industries employ approximately 3.4 million (FTE), which is ten times the figure for direct employment in the EU steel sector in 2007; points out that, according to recent studies, raising the EU climate target to 30% can foster up to 6 million additional jobs in Europe;deleted
Amendment 285 #
2011/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Concurs with the European Commission’s Roadmap for a low carbon economy by 2050 where it states that ‘the creation and preservation of jobs will depend on the EU's ability to lead in terms of the development of new low carbon technologies through increased education, training, programmes to foster acceptability of new technologies, R&D and entrepreneurship, as well as favourable economic framework conditions for investments’
Amendment 286 #
2011/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 b (new)
Paragraph 21 b (new)
21b. Notes the lack of a thorough assessment of the impacts on employment caused by the low carbon transition which would primarily entail a shift of jobs across sectors, and that there is a need to better identify ‘winners’ and ‘losers’ of such transition.
Amendment 332 #
2011/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27a. Notes that the Commission has fully acknowledged that the best protection against the risk of carbon leakage would be effective global action. 1 __________________ 1 COM(2011)0112, p. 9
Amendment 333 #
2011/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 b (new)
Paragraph 27 b (new)
27b. Notes that the Commission has fully acknowledged that there is a need to remain vigilant in order to maintain a strong industrial base in Europe.1 __________________ 1 COM(2011)0112, p. 9
Amendment 361 #
2011/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 a (new)
Paragraph 31 a (new)
31a. Stresses that over-ambitious EU targets without commensurate international collaboration may harm the competitivess of EU industry and lead to carbon leakage across EU borders;
Amendment 25 #
2011/0409(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) The internal market comprises an area without internal frontiers in which the free movement of goods, persons, services and capital must be ensured. To that end a comprehensive Union type-approval system for motor vehicles is in place. The technical requirements for the type- approval of motor vehicles and their exhaust systems with regard to permissible sound levels should be harmonised to avoid the adoption of requirements that differ from one Member State to another and to ensure the proper functioning of the internal market while, at the same time, providing for a high level of environmental protection and public safety. The Commission should also undertake an impact assessment regarding the labelling conditions applicable to air and noise pollution levels. This impact assessment should take into consideration the different types of vehicles covered by this Regulation (including electric vehicles) as well as the effect that such labelling could have on the car industry. In fact, while such labelling could be considered a useful tool for raising awareness among consumers and protecting their rights as regards transparency prior to the purchase of a vehicle, it could seriously and adversely affect the car industry on cost grounds. The impact assessment should therefore evaluate the cost- effectiveness of this tool.
Amendment 28 #
2011/0409(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) This Regulation should therefore introduce a different method in relation to the compulsory one of Directive 70/157/EEC. That method should be based on the method published by the UNECE Working Party on Noise (GRB) in 2007 which incorporated a 2007 version of the standard ISO 362. The results of monitoring of both the old and the new test methods were submitted to the Commission. Furthermore, in order to overcome the shortcomings inherent in the previous test method, the Commission should, within 24 months of the entry into force of this Regulation, submit an impact assessment to the European Parliament and to the Council on the effective contribution of tyre rolling equipment in reducing the noise level of vehicles, focussing on the road surface impact, and the research needs in this specific field, in view of adopting a new European test method which also takes into account road surface behaviour.
Amendment 32 #
2011/0409(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) This Regulation should also further reduce noise limits. It should take account of Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009 concerning type-approval requirements for the general safety of motor vehicles, their trailers and systems, components and separate technical units intended therefor , which introduced new stricter noise requirements for motor vehicle tyres and which underlined the need for a coherent and comprehensive approach to addressing the problem of road noise, including taking into account the contribution of "silent" road surfaces and noise reducing materials in mitigating the road traffic sound level. This horizontal approach will more efficiently reduce the overall road traffic noise compared to a sectoral and vertical approach. Studies highlighting the annoyance and health effects from road traffic noise, and the associated costs and benefits should also be heeded.
Amendment 33 #
2011/0409(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8a (new)
Recital 8a (new)
Amendment 41 #
2011/0409(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The environmental benefits expected from hybrid electric and pure electric road transport vehicles have resulted in a substantial reduction of the noise emitted by such vehicles. This has resulted in the removal of an important source of audible signal that is used by blind and low vision pedestrians and cyclists, amongst other road users, to become aware of the approach, presence or departure of these vehicles. For that purpose, industry is developing acoustic systems to compensate for this lack of audible signal in electric and hybrid electric vehicles. The performance of approaching vehicle audible systems fitted to vehicles should be harmonised. The fitting of such systems should however, remain an option at the discretion of vehicle manufacturers. The adequate audibility of electric cars should be assured by a minimum noise level - not only with regard to public health and road safety but also with respect to particularly vulnerable groups such as pedestrians and people with disabilities.
Amendment 46 #
2011/0409(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1
This Regulation shall apply to vehicles of categories M1, M2, M3, N1, N2 and N3, as defined in Annex II to Directive 2007/46/EC and to the systems, components and separate technical units designed and constructed for such vehicles. Vehicles produced in small series in accordance with section 1 of Part A of Annex XII to Directive 2007/46/EC must comply with all parts of this Regulation, except Article 8 and Article 9.
Amendment 48 #
2011/0409(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2
(2) ‘vehicle type’ means a set of vehicles as defined in Annex II Part B to Directive 2007/46/EC. : (i) for vehicles, tested in accordance with Annex II, paragraph 4.1.2.1, a set of vehicles as defined in Annex II Part B to Directive 2007/46/EC; (ii) for vehicles, tested in accordance with Annex II, paragraph 4.1.2.2, a set of vehicles which do not essentially differ in such respects as: – the shape or materials of the bodywork (particularly the engine compartment and its soundproofing); – the type of engine (e.g. positive or compression ignition, two- or four-stroke, reciprocating or rotary piston), number and capacity of cylinders, type of injection system, arrangement of valves, rated engine speed (S), or the type of electric motor; – vehicles having the same type of engine and/or different overall gear ratios, may be regarded as vehicles of the same type. However, if the above differences provide for a different test method, these differences are to be considered as a change of type.
Amendment 53 #
2011/0409(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c (new)
c) if the manufacturer is an independent small volume car manufacturer within the meaning of paragraph 1 to 3 of Article 11 of Regulation (EC) No 443/2009 setting emission performance standards for new passenger cars as part of the Community's integrated approach to reduce CO2 emissions from light-duty vehicles1, and tests with an approved testing facility the static noise value of vehicles to allow for in use testing. The manufacturer shall also submit a report to the Commission setting out measures it has taken or plans to take to reduce noise emissions, in line with its reduction potential and consistent with the characteristics of the market segments concerned. _______________ 1 OJ L 140, 5.6.2009, p. 1.
Amendment 55 #
2011/0409(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 b (new)
Article 4 b (new)
Article 4b Monitoring Member States shall, in accordance with Regulation EC (No) 765/2008, of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 July 2008 setting out the requirements for accreditation and market surveillance relating to the marketing of products and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 339/931, guarantee effective monitoring of their market. They shall carry out appropriate checks on the characteristics of products on an adequate scale, in accordance with the principles set out in Article 19(1) of Regulation 765/2008. _______________ 1 OJ L 218, 13.8.2008, p. 30.
Amendment 58 #
2011/0409(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6
Article 6
The sound level measured in accordance with the provisions of Annex II shall not exceed the limits set out in Annex IIIand mathematically rounded to the nearest integer value shall not exceed the limits set out in Annex III. For special purpose vehicles under paragraph 5 of Annex II to Directive 2007/46/EC, the applicable limit values shall be increased by +3 dB(A). For vehicles produced in small series in accordance with section 1 of Part A of Annex XII to Directive 2007/46/EC, the application dates for phase 1 and phase 2 shall be postponed by two more years. The applicable limit values are increased by +1 dB(A) for phase 1.
Amendment 66 #
2011/0409(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Amendment 70 #
2011/0409(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraphs 1 a and 1 b (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraphs 1 a and 1 b (new)
1a. Vehicles shall automatically meet the requirements of Annex X if the vehicle manufacturer submits to the type- approval authority technical documents showing the difference between the maximum and minimum engine speed of the vehicles at BB'17 ≤ 0,15 x S, for any test condition inside the ASEP control range defined in point 3.3. of Annex VIII with respect to the conditions set out in Annex II. 1b. Vehicles of category N1 are exempted from ASEP if one of the following conditions is met: (a) Engine capacity ≤ 660 ccm and power- to-mass ratio PMR calculated by using the maximum authorised vehicle mass ≤ 35; (b) Payload ≥ 850 kg and power-to-mass ratio PMR calculated by using the maximum authorised vehicle mass ≤ 40.
Amendment 72 #
2011/0409(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
2a. Vehicles of category N1 are exempted from ASEP if one of the following conditions is fulfilled: (a) The engine capacity is not exceeding 660 ccm and the power-to-mass ratio PMR calculated by using the maximum authorised vehicle mass is not exceeding 35; The payload is at least 850 kg and the power-to-mass ratio PMR calculated by using the maximum authorised vehicle mass is not exceeding 40;
Amendment 107 #
2011/0409(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II - point 3.2.2.
Annex II - point 3.2.2.
3.2.2. Tyre rolling sound emissions are laid down in Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 on the general safety of motor vehicles. The tyres to be used for the test shall be representative for the vehicle and shall be selected by the vehicle manufacturer and recorded in Appendix 3 to Annex I of this Regulation. They shall correspond to one of the tyre sizes designated for the vehicle as original equipment. The tyre is or will be commercially available on the market at the same time as the vehicle. 2/ The tyres shall be inflated to the pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer for the test mass of the vehicle. The tyres shall have at least legal tread depth.
Amendment 110 #
2011/0409(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 3.2.2. – footnote 2/
Annex II – point 3.2.2. – footnote 2/
2/ Given that the tyre contribution for overall sound emission is significant, regard must be had for existing regulatory provisions concerning tyre/road sound emissions. Traction tyres, snow tyres and special-use tyres shall be excluded during type-approval- and conformity of production measurements at the request of the manufacturer in accordance with UNECE Rregulation No. 117 (OJ L 231, 29.8.2008, p. 19).
Amendment 125 #
2011/0409(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III
Annex III
Annex III Limit values The sound level measured in accordance with the provisions of Annex II shall not exceed the following limits: Vehicle Description of vehicle Limit values expressed in dB(A) [decibels (A)] c Category category Limit values for Limit values for Limit values for for Type- approval Type-approval registration, sale and approval of of new vehicles of new vehicle entry into service of new vehicle types new vehicles types Phase 1 valid Phase 2 valid Phase 3 valid from from from [7 years after [2 years after [5 years after publication] publication] publication] Off- Off- General road General General Off-road * road * * Vehicles used for the M carriage of passengers M1 no of seats < 9 70 71** 68 69** 68 69** no of seats < 9; M1 power to mass ratio > 71 71 69 69 69 69 150 kW/ton no of seats > 9; mass < 2 M2 72 72 70 70 70 70 tons no of seats > 9; 2 tons < M2 73 74 71 72 71 72 mass < 3.5 tons no of seats > 9; 3.5 tons < mass < 5 tons; M2 74 75 72 73 72 73 rated engine power < 150 kW no of seats > 9; 3.5 tons < mass < 5 tons; M2 76 78 74 76 74 76 rated engine power > 150 kW no of seats > 9; mass > 5 tons; M3 75 76 73 74 73 74 rated engine power < 150 kW no of seats > 9; mass > 5 tons; M3 77 79 75 77 75 77 rated engine power > 150 kW Vehicles used for the N carriage of goods N1 mass < 2 tons 71 71 69 69 69 69 N1 2 tons < mass < 3.5 tons 72 73 70 71 70 71 3.5 tons < mass < 12 tons; N2 74 75 72 73 72 73 rated engine power < 75 kW 3.5 tons < mass < 12 tons; N2 75 76 73 74 73 74 75 < rated engine power < 150 kW 3.5 tons < mass < 12 tons; N2 77 79 75 77 75 77 rated engine power > 150 kW mass > 12 tons; N3 75 < rated engine power 77 78 75 76 75 76 < 150 kW N3 mass > 12 tons; 80 82 78 80 78 80 rated engine power > 150 kW * Increased limit values shall only be valid if the vehicle complies with the relevant definition for off-road vehicles set out in point 4 of Section A of Annex II to EU Directive 2007/46/EC. ** For M1 vehicles the increased limit values for off-road vehicles are only valid if the maximum authorised mass > 2 tonnes. new types types vehicles Phase 1 valid Phase 2 valid Phase 3 valid from from from (8 years after (1 year after (6 years after publication) publication) publication) Off- Off- General General General Off-road road road Vehicles used for the carriage M of passengers M1 no of seats ≤ 9; ≤ 125 kW/ton 72 74*** 70 73*** 70 73*** no of seats ≤ 9; 125kW/ton < M1 power to mass ratio ≤ 73 75*** 71 74*** 71 74*** 150kW/ton no of seats ≤ 9; M1 power to mass ratio > 75 74 74 150kW/ton no of seats ≤ 4 including driver; Power to mass ratio > M1 200kw/ton; R point of the 77 / 76 / 76 / driver seat < 450 mm from ground no of seats > 9; mass ≤ 2.5 M2 72 72 70 70 70 70 tons no of seats > 9; 2.5 tons < M2 74 75 72 73 72 73 mass ≤ 3,5 tons no of seats > 9; 3,5 tons < M2 mass ≤ 5 tons; rated engine 76 77 75 76 75 76 power < 150kW no of seats > 9; 3,5 tons < M2 mass ≤ 5 tons; rated engine 77 78 76 77 76 77 power ≥ 150kW no of seats > 9; mass > 5 tons; M3 76 77 75 76 75 76 rated engine power ≤ 180kW no of seats > 9; mass > 5 tons; M3 180 kW < rated engine power 79 80 78 79 78 79 ≤ 250kW no of seats > 9; mass > 5 tons; M3 80 81 79 80 79 80 rated engine power > 250kW Vehicles used for the carriage N of goods N1 mass ≤ 2.5 tons 72 74 70 72 70 72 N1 2.5 tons < mass ≤ 3,5 tons 74 75 72 73 72 73 3,5 tons < mass ≤ 12 tons; N2 77 78 76 77 76 77 rated engine power < 150kW 3,5 tons < mass ≤ 12 tons; N2 78 79 77 78 77 78 rated engine power ≥150kW mass > 12 tons; N3 79 80 78 79 78 79 rated engine power ≤180kW mass > 12 tons; N3 180 < rated engine power 81 82 80 81 80 81 ≤250kW mass > 12 tons; N3 82 83 81 82 81 82 rated engine power >250 kW *** For M1 vehicles if the vehicle complies with the relevant definition for off-road vehicles according to article A.4 of Annex II of EU Directive 2006/46/EC and in addition have a wading depth exceeding 500 mm and a hill climbing capability of 35°. Remark Limits for N3 only if "Normal Tyres" are allowed to be used for the test
Amendment 134 #
2011/0409(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – point 3.2.2 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Annex VII – point 3.2.2 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
In addition to the requirements set out under points 1 to 3.2.21.4, the following requirements shall be fulfilledcommendations are given:
Amendment 135 #
2011/0409(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – point 3.2.2 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Annex VII – point 3.2.2 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
In addition to the requirements set out under points 1 to 3.2.2, the following requirements shall be fulfilledof ISO 10844:2011 shall be fulfilled or a reference should be made to ISO 10844:1994 for a transitional period of 5 years:
Amendment 136 #
2011/0409(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – point 2 – footnote 1
Annex VII – point 2 – footnote 1
1/For the first five years after the entry into force of this Regulation, manufacturers may either use test tracks certified according to ISO 10844:1994 or ISO 10844:2011. After that date manufacturers shall use test tracks complying with ISO 10844:2011 only.
Amendment 138 #
2011/0409(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VIII – point 2.3. – line 4 'Vehicle acceleration'
Annex VIII – point 2.3. – line 4 'Vehicle acceleration'
Vehicle acceleration awot ASEP: awot ≤ 54,0 m/s2
Amendment 139 #
2011/0409(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VIII – paragraph 2.4. –paragraph 3 (new)
Annex VIII – paragraph 2.4. –paragraph 3 (new)
In order for the ASEP test to be representative and repeatable (to the Type Approval Authority), the vehicles shall be tested using production gearbox calibration.
Amendment 143 #
2011/0409(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex X – point 5.2.1.1.
Annex X – point 5.2.1.1.
5.2.1.1 The noise test of the silencing system and the replacement silencing system has to be executed with the same "normal" tyres as defined in paragraph 2.8. of UNECE Regulation No. 117 (OJ L231, 29.8.2008 p. 19). The tests are not allowed to be done with "traction tyres", "special use" tyres or "snow" tyres as defined in paragraphs 2.9.10, 2.11 and 2.10.2 of UNECE Regulation No 117. Such tyres could increase the noise level of the vehicle or would have a masking effect on the noise reduction performance comparison. The tyres may be of used condition but shall satisfy legal requirements for in-traffic use.
Amendment 134 #
2011/0254(NLE)
Article 23 – paragraph 3 – point f
(f) where the exposure is routinely carried out for security purposes the screened individuals are provided with a choice of ancompetent authorities and undertakings may consider the provision of alternative techniques which does not involve exposure to ionising radiation.
Amendment 272 #
2011/0254(NLE)
Annex 6 – point 2 – paragraph 4
For mixtures of artificial radionuclides, the weighted sum of nuclide-specific activities or concentrations (for various radionuclides contained in the same matrix) divided by the corresponding exemption value shall be less than unity. Where appropriate tThis condition can be verified on the basis of best estimates of the composition of the radionuclide mixmeasurement taking into account the technical guidance provided by the Community. The values in Table A, Part 2 apply individually to each parent nuclide. Some elements in the decay chain, e.g. Po- 210 or Pb-210, may warrant the use of values significantly higher, by up to two orders of magnitude, taking Community guidance into account.
Amendment 146 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
1. Each Member State shall set up an energy efficiency obligation scheme. This scheme shall ensure that either all energy distributors or all retail energy sales companies operating on the Member State's territory achieve annual energy savings equal to 1.5%set by Member state as a percentage of their energy sales, by volume, in the previous year in that Member State excluding energy used in transport. This amount of energy savings shall be achieved by the obligated parties among final customersdistributors and final customers. This annual energy savings shall lead to achievement of the target set in Article 3(2).
Amendment 213 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. This Article shall not apply when a cost-benefit analysis shows that the costs of individual meters installation outweigh the benefits determined by potential savings of final customers. When the economic assessment of roll-out of smart meters according to Directive 2009/72/EC results in favour of their implementation, time provision set by paragraph 2 shall not apply.
Amendment 232 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Member States shall ensure that all new thermal electricity generation installations with a total thermal input exceeding 20 MW, excluding nuclear installations:
Amendment 246 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 10 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Member States mayshall lay down conditions for exemption from the provisions of paragraph 3 when:
Amendment 264 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall ensure that, whenever an existing electricity generation installation with a total rated thermal input exceeding 20 MW, excluding nuclear installation, is substantially refurbished or when, in accordance with Article 21 of Directive 2010/75/EC, its permit is updated, conversion to allow its operation as a high-efficiency cogeneration installation is set as a condition in the new or updated permit or licence, provided that the installation is sited in a location where the waste heat can be used by heat demand points in accordance with point 1 of Annex VIII.
Amendment 272 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 10 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Member States mayshall lay down conditions for exemption from the provisions of paragraph 6 when:
Amendment 319 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) provisions on listed buildings which are officially protected as part of a designated environment or because of their special architectural or historic merit with a view to give owners more flexibility to implement energy efficiency measures to these buildings in line with generally accepted conservation practices, i.e. thermal insulation of the outer shell (walls, roof, windows), bearing in mind a balanced weighing of cultural conservation and energy efficiency
Amendment 28 #
2011/0138(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 1 – point b
Article 1 – point 1 – point b
Regulation (EC) No 539/2011
Article 1 – paragraph 4
Article 1 – paragraph 4
(b) in paragraph 4 point (c) is replaced by the following: is replaced by the following: 4. Where a third country listed in Annex II introduces, reintroduces or maintains a visa requirement for nationals of a Member State, the following provisions shall apply: (ca) within 90 days after publication of that notification, the Commission, in consultation with the Member State concerned, shall report to the European Parliament and the Council. The report may be accompanied by a proposal providing for the temporary restoration of the visa requirement for nationals of the third country in question. The Commission may also presof such introduction, or its announcement or, in cases where the requirement is maintained, within 90 days of the date of entry into force of this Regulation, the Member State concerned shall notify the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission in writing; the notification shall be published in the C series of the Official Journal of the European Union. The notification shall specify the date of implementation of the measure and the type of travel documents and visas concerned. If the third country decides to lift the visa obligation before the expiry of this deadline, the notification becomes superfluous; (b) the Commission shall, immediately following the date of publication of that notification and in consultation with the Member State concerned, take steps with the authorities of the third country in order to restore visa-free travel and shall inform the European Parliament and the Council about the status of the negotiations at the earliest opportunity; (c) within 45 days after publication of that notification, the Commission, in consultation with the Member State concerned, shall report to the European Parliament and the Council. If within 45 days of the date of publication of that notification, the third country concerned has not lifted the visa requirement, the Commission, in consultation with that Member State, shall propose the restoration of the visa requirement for nationals of the third country in question. If within 90 days of the date of publication of that notification, the third country has not lifted the visa requirement, this proposal after deliberations in the European Parliament and the Council on its report. Te Commission's proposal providing for the restoration of the visa requirement for nationals of the third country in question shall be deemed to have been adopted, unless the Council, acting by qualified majority, and the European Parliament, and the Council shall act on such proposcting by absolute majority, decide to reject the proposal beforehand. (d) where the third country in question abolishes the visa requirement, the Member State shall immediately notify the Council and the Commission to that effect. The notification shall be published in the C series of the Official Journal byof the ordinary legislative procedureEuropean Union. Any measure decided upon under subparagraph (c) shall terminate seven days after the publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. In case the third country in question has introduced a visa requirement for nationals of two or more Member States, the measure will only terminate after the last publication.
Amendment 66 #
2010/2088(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. – Stresses that new criteria introduced must be clear, simple to measure and acceptable worldwide.
Amendment 67 #
2010/2088(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 b (new)
Paragraph 12 b (new)
12 b. – Stresses the need to maintain GDP as the fundamental, clearly measurable and globally respected indicator of economic development, a status confirmed by the current worldwide economic crisis;
Amendment 180 #
2010/0377(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure thatorganise the information referred to in Annex V is permanently available to the public, including in an electronic formatwith a view to its active and systematic dissemination to the public. The information shall be reviewed and where necessary updated at least once aevery three years.
Amendment 198 #
2010/0377(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 3
Article 13 – paragraph 3
3. Requests for access to the information referred to in paragraph 2(a), (b) and (c) shall be handled in accordance with Articles 3 andto 5 of Directive 2003/4/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council.
Amendment 240 #
2010/0377(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 2
Article 21 – paragraph 2
2. Requests for information obtained by the competent authorities under this Directive may be refused where the conditions down in Article 4(2) of Directive 2003/4/EC are fulfilled.
Amendment 249 #
2010/0377(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Member States shall ensure that, members of the public concerned are able to seek a review in accordance with Article 6 of Directive 2003/4/EC of the acts or omissions of a competent authority in relation to any request for information pursuant to Article 13 or Article 21(1) of this Directive. Member States shall ensure that, in accordance with the relevant national legal system, members of the public concerned have access to a review procedure before a court of law or another independent and impartial body established by law to challenge the substantive or procedural legality of decisions, acts or omissions relating to cases subject to Article 14 where:
Amendment 30 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) Manufacturers should have flexibility to decide how to meet their targets under this Regulation and should be allowed to average emissions over their new vehicle fleet rather than having to respect CO2 targets for each individual vehicle. Manufacturers should therefore be required to ensure that the average specific emission for all the new light commercial vehicles registered in the Community for which they are responsible does not exceed the average of the emissions targets for those vehicles. This requirement should be phased in between 20145 and 20168 in order to facilitate its introduction. This is consistent with the lead times given and the duration of the phase-in period set in Regulation 443/2009.
Amendment 64 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 2
2. From 2020, tThis Regulation sets a target of 135 60g CO2/km for the, starting in 2020, as average emissions ofor the new light commercial vehicles registered in the Communityfleet, in accordance with Article 12(4). This Regulation sets a target of 145g CO2/km, starting in 2025, as average emissions for the new light commercial vehicles fleet, in accordance with Article 12(5).
Amendment 87 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
(ga) 'complete vehicle' means any vehicle which need not be completed in order to meet the relevant technical requirements of Directive 2007/46/EC.
Amendment 100 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
For the calendar year commencing 1 January 20145 and each subsequent calendar year, each manufacturer of complete light commercial vehicles shall ensure that its average specific emissions of CO2 do not exceed its specific emissions target determined in accordance with Annex I or, where a manufacturer is granted a derogation under Article 10, in accordance with that derogation.
Amendment 114 #
Amendment 123 #
Amendment 139 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – indent 3
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – indent 3
– 1080 % from 2016 onwards.in 2017,
Amendment 141 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – indent 3 a
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – indent 3 a
– 100 % from 20168 onwards.
Amendment 142 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 3 a (new)
As of 1 January 2016 completed vehicles shall also be included in determining each manufacturer’s average specific CO2 emissions.
Amendment 153 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – introductory part
Article 5 – introductory part
In calculating the average specific emissions of CO2, each new light commercial vehicle with specific emissions of CO2 of less than 50 g CO2/km% of their vehicle specific CO2 target in accordance with Annex I, shall be counted as:
Amendment 159 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – indent 1
Article 5 – indent 1
– 2,5 light commercial vehicles in 2014from 2015 to 2025,
Amendment 162 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – indent 2
Article 5 – indent 2
Amendment 166 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – indent 3
Article 5 – indent 3
Amendment 190 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 10 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. As of 1 January 2014 the monitoring shall be extended to completed vehicles.
Amendment 251 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Amendment 258 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – indent 1
Article 12 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – indent 1
– subject to confirmation of its feasibility on the basis of updated impact assessment results, the modalities for reaching, by the year 2020, a long-term target of 13560 g CO2/km, starting in 2020, in a cost-effective manner; and
Amendment 273 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – indent 2
Article 12 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – indent 2
– confirm thidentify the modalities for a possible inclusion in this Regulation of vehicles in category N2 and M2 as defined in Annex II to Directive 2007/46/EC with a reference mass not exceeding 2 610 kg and to vehicles to which type-approval is extended in accordance with Article 2(2) of Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 for the long-term target.
Amendment 278 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3
Article 12 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3
The European Commission shall make a proposal to the European Parliament and Council on those measures, designed to amend non- essential elements of this Regulation, shall be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article 13(3).
Amendment 118 #
2009/0076(COD)
Council position
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) ‘'biocidal product’' means any substance, mixture or article, in the form in which it is supplied to the user, consisting of, containing or generating one or more active substances, with the intention, except in the case of articles, where primary intention is required, of destroying, deterring, rendering harmless, preventing the action of, or otherwise exerting a controlling effect on, any harmful organism by any means other than mere physical or mechanical action;
Amendment 172 #
2009/0076(COD)
Council position
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. TheAn applicantion for an authorisation shall submitcontain the following documents together with the application:
Amendment 173 #
2009/0076(COD)
Council position
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i
(i) a dossier or a letter of access to a dossier for the biocidal product satisfying the requirements set out in Annex III;
Amendment 174 #
2009/0076(COD)
Council position
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point a – point ii a (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point a – point ii a (new)
(ii a) a proposal for the terms and conditions of the authorisation referred to in Article 21 (1);
Amendment 176 #
2009/0076(COD)
Council position
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iii a (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iii a (new)
(iii a) a dossier or a letter of access to a dossier satisfying the requirements set out in Annex II if the active substance is listed in category 6 of Annex I;
Amendment 177 #
2009/0076(COD)
Council position
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point b – point i a (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point b – point i a (new)
(i a) a proposal for the terms and conditions of the authorisation referred to in Article 21 (1);
Amendment 189 #
2009/0076(COD)
Council position
Article 22 – paragraph 7
Article 22 – paragraph 7
7. Where it is decided not to authorise or to restrict the use of a biocidal product pursuant to paragraph 3, thate cancellation or amendment of the authorisation shall take effect five years after that decision. However, where the approval of the active substance which is a candidate for substitution expires on an earlier date, the cancellation of the authorisation shall take effect on that earlier datein accordance with the provisions of Chapter VIII.
Amendment 199 #
2009/0076(COD)
Council position
Article 30 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 30 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) a list to all relevant data that iwithout prejudice to Article 20 (1), all relevant data required under Article 19 that has generated since the initial authorisation or, as appropriate, previous renewal, or a letter of access to such data; and
Amendment 206 #
2009/0076(COD)
Council position
Article 32 – paragraph 3
Article 32 – paragraph 3
3. The procedure shall be closed after all the Member States concerned have agreed on the summary of biocidal product characteristics together with the terms and conditions of the authorisation, and recorded their agreement in the Register for Biocidal Products.
Amendment 256 #
2009/0076(COD)
Council position
Article 57 – paragraph 1
Article 57 – paragraph 1
1. This Article shall apply exclusively to treated articles within the meaning of Article 3(1)(l) that are not biocidal products within the meaning of Article 3(1)(a). It shall not apply to treated articles where the sole treatment undertaken was the fumigation or disinfection of premises or containers used for storage or transport and where no residues are expected to remain from such treatment.
Amendment 265 #
2009/0076(COD)
Council position
Article 58 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 58 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Without prejudice to Articles 61 and 62, data submitted for the purposes of Directive 98/8/EC or of this Regulation shall not be used by competent authorities or the Agency for the benefit of a subsequent applicant, except where:
Amendment 266 #
2009/0076(COD)
Council position
Article 58 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 58 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the subsequent applicant has and submits a letter of access; or
Amendment 306 #
2009/0076(COD)
Council position
Article 79 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 79 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. Both tThe implementing Regulation referred to in paragraph 1 and Member States' own rules concerning fees shall respect the following principles:
Amendment 307 #
2009/0076(COD)
Council position
Article 79 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 79 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) fees shall be set at such a level as to ensure that the revenue derived from the fees is, in principle, sufficient to cover the cost of the services delivered and shall not exceed what is necessary to cover those costs, The level should also reflect the fact that (the funding of) the evaluation and authorisation procedure shall not be entirely financed by these fees;
Amendment 308 #
2009/0076(COD)
Council position
Article 79 – paragraph 3 – point c
Article 79 – paragraph 3 – point c
(c) the specific needs of SMEs shall be taken into account, as appropriatesmall and medium sized enterprises shall be taken into account, with respect to a fee payment system, as appropriate; this shall have no bearing on the responsibility of the relevant competent authority to carry out a careful assessment in accordance with the provisions of this Regulation;
Amendment 309 #
2009/0076(COD)
Council position
Article 79 – paragraph 3 – point f
Article 79 – paragraph 3 – point f
(f) as regards Member States' rules only, the deadlines for the payment of fees to competent authorities shall be fixed taking due account of the deadlines of the procedures provided for in this Regulation.
Amendment 55 #
2008/0256(COD)
Proposal for a directive - amending act
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) In accordance with the principle of proportionality, it is appropriate to limit the scope of this Directive to prescription-only medicinal products, as current Community rules allow the advertising to the general public of medicinal products not subject to prescription, under certain conditions. This Directive requires Member States to permit, via certain channels and subject to appropriate monitoring, the provision by a marketing authorisation holder or a third party acting on its behalf of certain information on authorised medicines subject to prescription to the general public. Communications that do not fall within the proposed Title VIIIa are permitted, provided that they do not constitute advertising.
Amendment 91 #
2008/0256(COD)
Proposal for a directive - amending act
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Directive 2001/83/EC
Article 86 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
Article 86 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
- factual, informative announcements (including announcements or statements such as those made to media organisations either in response to a direct enquiry or by dissemination of such information via conferences or written releases and announcements or reports to shareholders and/or regulators) and reference material relating to a medicinal product, for example, to pack changes, adverse-reaction warnings as part of general drug precautions, trade catalogues and price lists, provided they and reimbursement, provided that such announcements and reference material they include no product promotional claims;
Amendment 94 #
2008/0256(COD)
Proposal for a directive - amending act
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Directive 2001/83/EC
Article 86 – paragraph 2 – indent 3
Article 86 – paragraph 2 – indent 3
- information relating to human health or diseases, provided that there is no reference, even indirect, to individual medicinal products;
Amendment 161 #
2008/0256(COD)
Proposal for a directive - amending act
Article 1 – point 5
Article 1 – point 5
Directive 2001/83/EC
Article 100 b – point d
Article 100 b – point d
d) medicinal product-related information about non-interventional scientific studies, or accompanying measures to prevention and medical treatment, or information which presents the medicinal product in the context of the condition to be prevented or treatedother information on medicinal products provided under this title that meets the criteria set out in Article 100d and does not intend to promote an individual product.
Amendment 176 #
2008/0256(COD)
Proposal for a directive - amending act
Article 1 – point 5
Article 1 – point 5
Directive 2001/83/EC
Article 100 c – point a
Article 100 c – point a
a) booklets, leaflets, audiovisual information and other categories of printed information, including health- related publications as defined by the Member State of publication, to the exclusion of unsolicited material actively distributed to the general public or members thereof;
Amendment 180 #
2008/0256(COD)
Proposal for a directive - amending act
Article 1 – point 5
Article 1 – point 5
Directive 2001/83/EC
Article 100 c – point b
Article 100 c – point b
b) internet websites on medicinal productsand other electronic repositories containing information, to the exclusion of unsolicited material actively distributedion to the general public or members thereof;citizens through mass communications such as e-mails and telephone text messages to multiple recipients.
Amendment 657 #
2008/0142(COD)
Article 15 - paragraph 3 - introductory part and point a - introductory part
3. The Commission shall adoptpropose: (a) a list of specific criteria and conditions that the European reference networks must fulfil, including the list of rarer disease areas to be covered and conditions and criteria required from healthcare providers wishing to join the European reference networks, in order to ensure, in particular, that the European reference networks:
Amendment 677 #
2008/0142(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 16
Article 16
The Commission shall, in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 19(2), adopt specific measures necessary for achieving the interoperability of information and communication technology systems in the healthcare field, applicable whenever Member States decide to introduce them. Those measures shall be in conformity with the applicable data protection laws in each Member State and shall also reflect developments in health technologies and medical science, and respect the fundamental right to the protection of personal data in accordance with the applicable law. They shall specify in particular the necessary standards and terminologies for inter- operability of relevant information and communication technology systems to ensure safe, high- quality and efficient provision of cross- border health services.
Amendment 685 #
2008/0142(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – title
Article 17 – title
Cooperation on management of new health technologies
Amendment 178 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 3
Article 13 – paragraph 3
3. In case of packaging or containers the largest surface of which has an area of less than 60 cm2, the x-height of the font size referred to in paragraph 2 shall be equal to or greater than 0,9 mm. In case of packaging or containers the largest surface of which has an area of less than 25cm2, the x-height of the front size referred to in paragraph 2 should not apply.
Amendment 299 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 33 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The energy content, expressed in kcal per portion, shall be repeated, in a clear format in the principal field of vision.
Amendment 325 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
1. Without prejudice to specific Community legislation applicable to particular foods as regards to the requirements referred to in Article 9(1)(a) to (k), when appearing on the package or on the label attached thereto, the mandatory particulars listed in Article 9(1) shall be printed on the package or on the label in characters of a font size of at least 3mm and shall be presented in a way so as to ensure a significant contrast between the print and backgrounda clearly legible manner. In a consultation procedure with representatives of the relevant interest groups, the Commission may propose guidelines on the legibility of food information to consumers.
Amendment 435 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 3
Article 31 – paragraph 3
3. The mandatoryElements of the nutrition declaration shallmay be expressed, as appropriate, as a percentage of the reference intakes set out in Part B of Annex XI in relation to per 100 g or per 100 ml or per portion.
Amendment 450 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) the amounts of sugars, fat, saturates, carbohydrates with specific reference to sugars, andand sodium or salt.
Amendment 458 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 1
Article 34 – paragraph 1
1. The particulars referred to in Article 31(2) related to the mandatory nutrition declaration shall be included in the principalsame field of vision. They shall be presented, where appropriate, together in a clear format in the following order: energy, fat, saturates, carbohydrates with specific reference to sugars, and salt. in the following order: energy, protein, carbohydrates with specific reference to sugars, fat, saturates, fibre and sodium. Where space permits, these particulars shall be presented in tabular form, with the numbers aligned. Where space does not permit, they shall appear in linear form. In addition, the amount of energy referred to in Article 29(1)(a) and the percentage of the reference intake for energy referred to in Article 31(3)(1) shall appear in the principal field of vision in accordance with Article 32(2) and 32(3). It shall be expressed per portion.
Amendment 481 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 2 – letter c a (new)
Article 29 – paragraph 2 – letter c a (new)
(ca) carbohydrates;
Amendment 504 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 - paragraph 2
Article 31 - paragraph 2
2. The amount of energy and nutrients referred to in paragraph 1 shall be expressed per 100 g or per 100 ml or, subject to Article 32(2) and (3),. In addition, the amount of energy and nutrients may be expressed per portion.
Amendment 519 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 - paragraph 3
Article 31 - paragraph 3
3. The mandatory nutrition declaration shallmay be expressed, as appropriate, as a percentage of the reference intakes set out in Part B of Annex XI in relation to per 100 g or per 100 ml or, subject to Article 32(2) and (3), per portion. When provided, the declaration on vitamins and minerals shall also be expressed as a percentage of the reference intakes set out in point 1 of Part A of Annex XI.
Amendment 557 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 - paragraph 1
Article 34 - paragraph 1
1. The particulars referred to in Article 31(2) related to the mandatory nutrition declaration shall be included in the principalsame field of vision in a single table. They shall be presented, where appropriate, together in a clear format in the following order: energy, sugars, fat, saturates, carbohydrates with specific reference to sugars, and and sodium or salt.
Amendment 563 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 - paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 34 - paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. In addition, the amount of energy referred to in Article 29(1)(a) shall appear, in a conspicuous way and surrounded by a rectangular border, in the principal field of vision. It shall be expressed, subject to Article 32(2) and (3), per portion.
Amendment 43 #
2008/0013(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) The ultimate objective of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, which was approved on behalf of the European Community by Council Decision 94/69/EC of 15 December 1993 concerning the conclusion of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), is to stabilise greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere at a level that would prevent dangerous anthropogenic interference with the climate system. In order to meet that objective, the overall global annual mean surface temperature increase should not exceed 2°C above pre-industrial levels. The latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Assessment (IPCC) report shows that, in order to reach that objective, global emissions of greenhouse gases must peak by 2020. This implies the increasing of efforts by the Community and the quick involvement of developed and newly industrialised countries and encouraging the participation of developing countries in the emission reduction process.
Amendment 53 #
2008/0013(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) In order to contribute to achieving those long-term objectives, it is appropriate to set out a predictable path according to which the emissions of installations covered by the Community scheme should be reduced. To achieve cost-effectively the commitment of the Community to at least a 20% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions below 1990 levels, emission allowances allocated in respect of those installations should be 21% below their 2005 emission levels by 2020, which is more than 30 % below their 1990 levels.
Amendment 74 #
2008/0013(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) Where equivalent measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, in particular taxation, are in place for small installations whose emissions do not exceed a threshold of 1025 000 tonnes of CO2 per year, there should be a procedure for enabling Member States to exclude such small installations from the emissions trading system for so long as those measures are applied. This threshold relatively offers the maximum gain in terms of reduction of administrative costs for each tonne excluded from the system, for reasons of administrative simplicity. As a consequence of the move from five-year allocation periods, and in order to increase certainty and predictability, provisions should be set on the frequency of revision of greenhouse gas emission permits.
Amendment 84 #
2008/0013(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) This contribution is equivalent to a reduction of emissions in 2020 in the Community scheme of 21% below reported 2005 levels, which is more than 30 % below their 1990 levels, including the effect of the increased scope from the period 2005 to 2007 to the period 2008 to 2012 and the 2005 emission figures for the trading sector used for the assessment of the Bulgarian and Romanian national allocation plan for the period 2008 to 2012, leading to an issue of a maximum of 1 720 million allowances in the year 2020. Exact quantities of emissions will be calculated once Member States have issued allowances pursuant to Commission Decisions on their national allocation plans for the period 2008 to 2012, as the approval of allocations to some installations was contingent upon their emissions having been substantiated and verified. Once the issue of allowances for the period 2008 to 2012 has taken place, the Commission will publish the Community-wide quantity. Adjustments should be made to the Community-wide quantity in relation to installations which are included in the Community scheme during the period 2008 to 2012 or from 2013 onwards.
Amendment 134 #
2008/0013(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) For other sectors covered by the Community scheme, a transitional system should be foreseen for which grants free allocation in 2013 would be 80% of the amount that corresponded to the percentage of the overall Community- wide emissions, throughout the period 2005 to 2007 that those installations emitted as a proportion of the annual Community-wide total quantity of allowances. Thereafter, the free allocation should decrease each year by equal amounts resulting in no free allocation in 2020o the extent feasible, based on sector specific benchmarks.
Amendment 144 #
2008/0013(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) TransitionalIn the absence of an international agreement which provides for equal treatment of the sectors affected, free allocation to installations should be provided for through harmonised Community-wide rules (sector specific "benchmarks") in order to minimise distortions of competition within the Community. These rules should take accountbe based ofn the most greenhouse gas and energy efficient techniques and technologies, and take account of the potential, including the technical potential, to reduce emissions, substitutes, alternative production processes, use of biomass, renewables and greenhouse gas capture and storage and renewables. Any such rules should not give incentives to increase emissions and ensure that an increasing proportion of these allowances is aper unit of productioned. Allocations must be fixed prior to the trading period so as to enable the market to function properly. They shall also avoid undue distortions of competition on the markets for electricity and heat supplied to industrial installations. These rules should apply to new entrants carrying out the same activities as existing installations receiving transitional free allocations. To avoid any distortion of competition within the internal market, no free allocation should be made in respect of the production of electricity by new entrants. Allowances which remain in the set-aside for new entrants in 2020 should be auctioned. In defining the principles for setting benchmarks in individual sectors, the Commission should consult with the sectors concerned.
Amendment 146 #
2008/0013(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) Transitional free allocation to installations should be provided for through harmonised Community-wide rules ("benchmarks") in order to minimise distortions of competition within the Community. These rules should take account of the most greenhouse gas and energy efficient techniques, substitutes, alternative production processes, use of biomass, renewables and greenhouse gas capture and storage. Any such rules should not give incentives to increase emissions and ensure that an increasing proportion of these allowances is auctioned. Allocations must be fixed prior to the trading period so as to enable the market to function properly. They shall also avoid undue distortions of competition on the markets for electricity and heat supplied to industrial installations. They shall further avoid undue distortions of competition between industrial activities carried out in installations operated by a single operator and production in outsourced installations. These rules should apply to new entrants carrying out the same activities as existing installations receiving transitional free allocations. To avoid any distortion of competition within the internal market, no free allocation should be made in respect of the production of electricity by new entrants, which is not the case of electricity recovered from unavoidable waste gases and other residues, and electricity produced in connection with industrial heat consumption for the own consumption of the operators of the installations. Allowances which remain in the set-aside for new entrants in 2020 should be auctioned.
Amendment 177 #
2008/0013(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) The Commission should therefore review the situation by June 2011 at the latest, consult with all relevant social partners, and, in the light of the outcome of the international negotiations, submit a report accompanied by any appropriate proposals. In this context, the Commission should identify whichn analytical report assessing the situation with special regard to energy -intensive industry sectors or sub-sectors are likely to be subject to carbon leakage not later than 30 June 2010. It should base its analysis on the assessment of the inability to pass on the cost of required allowances in product prices without significant loss of market share to installations outside the Community not taking comparable action to reduce emissions. Energy-intensive industries which are determined to be exposed to a significant risk of carbon leakage could receive a higher amount of free allocation orsectors exposed to a significant risk of carbon leakage. This report should be accompanied by any appropriate proposals which may include adjusting the proportion of allowances received free of charge and, as a complementary measure, an effective carbon equalisation system could be introduced, with a view to putting installations from the Community which are at significant risk of carbon leakage and those from third countries on a comparable footing. Such a system could apply requirements to importers that would be no less favourable than those applicable to installations within the EU, for example by requiring the surrender of allowances but also address exports. Any action taken would need to be in conformity with the principles of the UNFCCC, in particular the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities and respective capabilities, taking into account the particular situation of Least Developed Countries. It would also need to be in conformity with the international obligations of the Community including the WTO agreement.
Amendment 284 #
2008/0013(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 5
Article 1 – point 5
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 9 – paragraph 3
Article 9 – paragraph 3
The Commission shall review the linear factor no later than 202516.
Amendment 328 #
2008/0013(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 - Point 7
Article 1 - Point 7
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 - paragraph 3 - point a
Article 10 - paragraph 3 - point a
(a) to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, including by contributing to the Global Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Fund, to adapt to the impacts of climate change and to fund research and development of the industries within the scope of this Directive for reducing emissions and adapting, including participation in initiatives within the framework of European Strategic Energy Technology Plan and the European Technology Platforms;
Amendment 332 #
2008/0013(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 - Point 7
Article 1 - Point 7
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 - paragraph 3 - point c
Article 10 - paragraph 3 - point c
(c) for the capture and geological storage of greenhouse gases, in particular from coal power stations;
Amendment 389 #
2008/0013(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 8
Article 1 – point 8
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Article 10a – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
The measures referred to in the first subparagraph shall, to the extent feasible, establish harmonised sector specific benchmarks to ensure that allocation takes place in a manner that gives incentives for greenhouse gas and energy efficient techniques and for reductions in emissions, by taking. They shall be based on the most efficient techniques and technologies, and take into account of the most efficient techniquepotential, including the technical potential, to reduce emissions, substitutes, alternative production processes, and the use of biomass and greenhouse gas capture and storage, and. The measures shall not give incentives to increase emissions per unit of production. No free allocation shall be made in respect of any electricity production. In defining the principles for setting benchmarks in individual sectors, the Commission shall consult with the sectors concerned.
Amendment 400 #
2008/0013(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 8
Article 1 – point 8
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Article 10a – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
The measures referred to in the first subparagraph shall, to the extent feasible, ensure that allocation takes place in a manner that gives incentives for greenhouse gas and energy efficient techniques and for reductions in emissions, by taking account of the most efficient techniques, substitutes, alternative production processes, use of biomass and greenhouse gas capture and storage, and shall not give incentives to increase emissions. No free allocation shall be made in respect of any electricity production, except for electricity produced in connection with industrial heat consumption or produced from residues from an industrial process provided that it is for the own consumption of the operators of the installations; such allocations shall be made under the same allocation principles as applied to that industrial activity as mentioned in Annex I. However, where a waste gas from a production process is used as a fuel, all allowances shall be allocated for free to the operator of the installation generating the waste gas according to the same allocation principles as applied for that installation.
Amendment 444 #
2008/0013(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 8
Article 1 – point 8
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 3
Article 10a – paragraph 3
3. Free allocation mayshall be given to electricity generators in respect of the production of heatthe production of heat that is supplied to industries and other consumers through high efficiency cogeneration as defined by Directive 2004/8/EC for economically justifiable demand to ensure equal treatment with regard to other producers of heat. In each year subsequent to 2013, the total allocation to such installations in respect of the production of that heat shall be adjusted by the linear factor referred to in Article 9.
Amendment 466 #
2008/0013(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 8
Article 1 – point 8
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 4
Article 10a – paragraph 4
Amendment 472 #
2008/0013(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 8
Article 1 – point 8
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 5
Article 10a – paragraph 5
Amendment 492 #
2008/0013(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 8
Article 1 – point 8
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 3
Article 10a – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 3
No free allocation shall be made in respect of any electricity production by new entrants, except for electricity produced in connection with industrial heat consumption or produced from residues from an industrial process provided that it is for the own consumption of the operators of the installations; such allocations shall be made under the same allocation principles as applied to that industrial activity as mentioned in Annex I. However, where a waste gas from a production process is used as a fuel, all allowances shall be allocated for free to the operator of the installation generating the waste gas with the same allocation principles as applied for that installation.
Amendment 509 #
2008/0013(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 8
Article 1 – point 8
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 7
Article 10a – paragraph 7
7. SUntil an international agreement enters into force and subject to Articles 10b and 28, the amount of allowances allocated free of charge under paragraphs 3 to 6 of this Article [and paragraph 2 of Article 3c] in 2013to installations not covered by paragraph 2 in 2013 and each subsequent year shall be 8100% of the quantity determined in accordance with the measures referred to in paragraph 1 and thereafter the free allocation shall decrease each year by equal amounts resulting in no free allocation in 2020without changing the total quantity of allowances according to Article 9.
Amendment 524 #
2008/0013(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 8
Article 1 – point 8
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 8
Article 10a – paragraph 8
Amendment 540 #
2008/0013(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 1 - point 8
Article 1 - point 8
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a - paragraph 9
Article 10a - paragraph 9
Amendment 587 #
2008/0013(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 - point 8
Article 1 - point 8
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10b
Article 10b
1. Not later than June 2011 and thereafter every five years, the Commission shall, in the light of the outcome of the international negotiations and the extent to which these lead to global greenhouse gas emission reductions, whilst providing for equal treatment of competing industries and after consulting with all relevant social partners, submit to the European Parliament and to the Council an analytical report assessing the situation with special regard to energy-intensive sectors or sub- sectors that have beeno determined to beheir exposured to significant risks of carbon leakage. This shall be accompanied by any appropriate proposals, which may include: - adjusting the proportion of allowances received free of charge by those sectors or sub-sectors under Article 10a; - inclusion in the Community scheme of importers of products produced by the sectors or sub-sectors determined in accordance with Article 10a. Any binding sectoral agreements which lead to global emiss according to paragraph 3. 2. The analytical report referred to in paragraph 1 shall be accompanied by any appropriate proposals, which take into consideration the timeframe until full implementation and shall include: - adjusting the proportion of allowances received free of charge by those sectors or sub-sectors under Article 10a; - for leakage effects not covered by other measures carbon equalisation systems for exporters and importers of products produced by the sectors covered by Article 10a. Such systems shall not reduce liquidity of the allowance market. Any binding sectoral agreements which provide for equal treatment of competing industries and which are monitorable, verifiable and subject to mandatory enforcement arrangements shall also be taken into account when considering what measures are appropriate. 3. In the determinations reductions of the magnitude required to effectively address climate change, and which are monitorable, verifiable and subject to mandatory enforcement arrangements shall also be taken into account when considering what measures are appropriate. ferred to in paragraph 1, the Commission shall take into account the extent to which it is possible for the sector or sub-sector concerned to pass on the cost of the required allowances in product prices without significant loss of market share to installations operating in countries outside the Community that did not impose equivalent and verifiable constraints on emissions, taking into account the following: (a) the extent to which auctioning would lead to a substantial increase in production cost; (b) the extent to which it is possible for individual installations in the sector concerned to reduce emission levels for instance on the basis of the most efficient techniques; (c) market structure, relevant geographic and product market, the exposure of the sectors to international competition; (d) the effect of climate change and energy policies implemented, or expected to be implemented outside the EU in the sectors concerned; (e) the effect of passing through CO2 costs in electricity prices in the sector or sub- sector concerned. For the purposes of evaluating whether the cost increase resulting from the Community scheme can be passed on, estimates of lost sales resulting from the increased carbon price or the impact on the profitability of the installations concerned may inter alia be used. That measure, designed to amend non- essential elements of this Directive by supplementing it, shall be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article [23(3)].
Amendment 720 #
2008/0013(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 - point 21
Article 1 - point 21
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 27 - paragraph 1
Article 27 - paragraph 1
1. Member States mayshall at the request of the operator exclude, from the Community scheme, combustion installations which have a rated thermal input below 25 MW, reported emissions to the competent authority of less than 1025 000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent, excluding emissions from biomass, in each of the preceding 3 years, and which are subject to measures that will achieve an equivalent contribution to emission reductions, if the Member State concerned complies with the following conditions: (a) it notifies the Commission of each such installation, specifying the equivalent measures that are in place, (b) it confirms that monitoring arrangements are in place to assess whether any installation emits 1025 000 tonnes or more of carbon dioxide equivalent, excluding emissions from biomass, in any one calendar year; (c) it confirms that if any installation emits 1025 000 tonnes or more of carbon dioxide equivalent, excluding emissions from biomass, in any one calendar year or the equivalent measures are no longer in place, the installation will be re-introduced into the system; (d) it publishes the information referred to in points (a), (b) and (c) for public comment.
Amendment 751 #
2008/0013(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 - point 21
Article 1 - point 21
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 28 - paragraph 2
Article 28 - paragraph 2
2. From the year following the conclusion of the international agreement referred to in paragraph 1, the linear factor shall increase so that the Community quantity of allowances in 2020 is lower Commission shall, on the basis of a full impact assessment of the cost effectiveness of the means to achieve these reductions as well as impacts of other measures detailed withain that established pursuant to Article 9, by a quantity of allowances equivalent toe international agreement, submit a legislative proposal to the European Parliament and the Council suggesting a further reduction of the Community quantity of allowances in 2020 taking into account the overall reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by the Community below 20% to which the international agreement commits the Community, multiplied by the share of overall greenhouse gas emission reductions in 2020 which the Community scheme is contributing pursuant to Articles 9 and 9a.
Amendment 758 #
2008/0013(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 - point 21
Article 1 - point 21
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 28 - paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 28 - paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. An international agreement as referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall be an agreement between countries which leads to global emissions reductions of the magnitude required to effectively address climate change, and which are monitorable, verifiable and subject to mandatory enforcement arrangements. Such an international agreement should include a critical mass of world wide sectoral production. Countries subject to such an international agreement shall agree to implement and enforce measures which result in an equivalent burden for industries exposed to international competition.
Amendment 4 #
2008/0003(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. To enable foodstuffs intended for particular nutritional uses and resulting from scientific and technological progress to be placed on the market rapidly, the Commission may, after consulting the European Food Safety Authority and in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 15(2) , authorise for a two- year period the placing on the market of foodstuffs which do not comply with the rules as to composition laid down by the specific directives for groups of foodstuffs for particular nutritional uses referred to in Annex I. Those measures, designed to amend non- essential elements of this Directive by supplementing it, shall be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article 15(3). If necessary, the Commission may add in the authorisation decision labelling rules relating to the change in composition.
Amendment 5 #
2008/0003(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Derogations from the first subparagraph may be provided for in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 15(2) in exceptional and clearly defined casesexceptional and clearly defined cases. Those measures, designed to amend non-essential elements of this Directive by supplementing it, shall be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article 15(3). Derogations may be continued until that procedure has been completed.
Amendment 293 #
2007/0286(COD)
Council position
Annex I – point 5.3 – point a – introductory part
Annex I – point 5.3 – point a – introductory part
(a) Disposal of non-hazardous waste with a capacity exceeding 50 dry tonnes per day involving one or more of the following activities, and excluding activities covered by Council Directive 91/271/EEC of 21 May 1991 concerning urban waste- water treatment1:
Amendment 294 #
2007/0286(COD)
Council position
Annex I – point 5.3 – point b – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Annex I – point 5.3 – point b – paragraph 1 – introductory part
(b) Recovery, or a mix of recovery and disposal, of non-hazardous waste with a capacity exceeding 75 dry tonnes per day involving one or more of the following activities, and excluding activities covered by Directive 91/271/EEC:
Amendment 296 #
2007/0286(COD)
Council position
Annex I – point 5.3 – point b – paragraph 1 – point i
Annex I – point 5.3 – point b – paragraph 1 – point i
Amendment 297 #
2007/0286(COD)
Council position
Annex I – point 5.3 – point b – paragraph 2
Annex I – point 5.3 – point b – paragraph 2
Amendment 21 #
2007/0200(COD)
Proposal for a decision – amending act
Annex
Annex
Directive 76/769/EEC
Annex I – point 55 – column 2 – point 6
Annex I – point 55 – column 2 – point 6
Amendment 19 #
2007/0037B(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 2
Article 2
Regulation (EC) No 852/2004
Article 5 – paragraph 3
Article 5 – paragraph 3
Without prejudice to the other requirements of this Regulation, paragraph 1 shall not apply togeneral and specific hygiene requirements specified in Article 4 of this Regulation, businesses which are micro-enterprises within the meaning of Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC of 6 May 2003 and the activities of which consist predominantly in the direct sale of food to the final consumer. may apply simplified procedures provided food safety is ensured.