Activities of Åsa WESTLUND related to 2007/0286(COD)
Plenary speeches (1)
Integrated pollution prevention and control: industrial emissions, titanium dioxide industry, use of organic solvents, incineration of waste, large combustion plants (debate)
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT Recommendation for a second reading on the Council position at first reading for adopting a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on industrial emissions (integrated pollution prevention and control) (recast) PDF (397 KB) DOC (534 KB)
Amendments (41)
Amendment 56 #
Council position
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) Different approaches to controlling emissions into air, water or soil separately may encourage the shifting of pollution from one environmental medium to another rather than protecting the environment as a whole. It is therefore appropriate to provide for an integrated approach to prevention and control of emissions into air, water and soil, to waste management, to energy efficiency and to accident prevention, and to create a level playing field in the European Union by aligning environmental performance requirements for industrial plants.
Amendment 60 #
Council position
Recital 9 a (new)
Recital 9 a (new)
(9a) In accordance with Article 193 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, nothing in this Directive prevents Member States from maintaining or introducing more stringent protective measures, for example greenhouse gas emission requirements for installations that are covered by Annex I of Directive 2003/87/EC, provided that such measures are compatible with the Treaties and the Commission has been notified.
Amendment 82 #
Council position
Article 3 – point 2
Article 3 – point 2
(2) "pollution" means the direct or indirect introduction, as a result of human activity, of substances, vibrations, heat or noise into air, water or land which may be harmful to human health or the quality of the environment, result in damage to ecosystems or material property, or impair or interfere with amenities and other legitimate uses of the environment;
Amendment 88 #
Council position
Article 3 – point 26
Article 3 – point 26
(26) "operating hours" means the time, expressed in hours, during which a combustion plant, in whole or in part, is operating and discharging emissions into the air, exincluding start-up and shut-down periods;
Amendment 109 #
Council position
Article 13 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Following the adoption of a decision on BAT conclusions under paragraph 5, the Commission shall propose union-wide minimum requirements at least for dioxin emissions, for furan emissions by 31 December 2011 and for mercury emissions by 31 December 2013. Following the adoption of a decision on BAT conclusions under paragraph 5, the Commission shall moreover assess the need for Union action through the establishment of Union-wide minimum requirements for emission limit values and rules on monitoring and compliance for activities within the scope of the BAT conclusions concerned, on the basis of the following criteria, aiming to: (a) assess and prevent the impact of the activities concerned on the environment as a whole; and (b) assess the state of the implementation of best available techniques for the activities concerned. Having obtained the opinion of the forum referred to in paragraph 3, and not later than 12 months after the adoption of a decision on BAT conclusions, the Commission shall submit a report on the findings of the assessment to the European Parliament and to the Council.
Amendment 130 #
Council position
Article 15 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Article 15 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
4. By way of derogation from paragraph 3, the competent authority may, in specific cases, on the basis of an assessment of the environmental and economic costs and benefits taking into account the and without prejudice to Article 18, the competent authority may, as an exception and in specific cases, set less strict emission limit values. Such a derogation may apply only where an assessment demonstrates that: a) the specific geographical location or the local environmental conditions of the installation concerned prevent the implementation in the whole, or part, of that installation of best available techniques described in the BAT reference document; or b) the specific technical characteristics of the existing installation concerned prevent the implementation in the whole, or part, of that installation of best available techniques described in the BAT reference document; or c) the specific technical characteristics of the existing installation concerned, its specific geographical location andor the specific local environmental conditions, set emission limit values deviating from those set by the application of paragraph 3. would lead to disproportionally high costs compared to the environmental benefits, if the best available techniques described in the BAT reference document were to be implemented in that specific installation. Those disproportionally high costs must be costs that were not taken into consideration in the exchange of information on the best available techniques. Or. en (Partial reinstatement of first reading amendment 32)
Amendment 135 #
Council position
Article 15 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Article 15 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
4. By way of derogation from paragraph 3, the competent authority may, in specific cases, on the basis of an assessment of the environmental and economic costs and benefits taking into account and without prejudice to Article 18, the competent authority may, as an exception and in specific cases, set less strict emission limit values. Such a derogation may apply only where an assessment demonstrate that: a) the geographical location or the local environmental conditions of the installation concerned prevent the implementation in the whole, or part, of that installation of best available techniques described in the BAT reference document or; b) the technical characteristics of the existing installation concerned, its geographical loc prevent the implementation andin the local environmental conditions, set emission limiwhole, or part, of that installation of best avalues deviating from those set by the application of paragraph 3. ilable techniques described in the BAT reference document. Or. en (Partial reinstatement of first reading amendment 32)
Amendment 143 #
Council position
Article 15 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Article 15 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
The competent authority shall providedocument in an annex to the permit conditions the reasons for the application of the first subparagraph including the result of the assessment and the justification for the conditions imposed and notify this information to the Commission.
Amendment 150 #
Council position
Article 15 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3
Article 15 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3
Emission limit values shall, however, not exceed the minimum requirements, including emission limit values set out in Annexes V to VIII, where applicableaccordance with Article 13(5b) or, where applicable, in Annexes to this Directive. Member States shall not apply the derogation if needed for compliance with Directive 2001/81/EC on national emission ceilings. In any event, no significant pollution should be caused and a high level of protection of the environment taken as a whole should be achieved. Member States shall ensure that the members of the public concerned are given early and effective opportunities to participate in the decision-making process relating to the granting of the derogation referred to in this paragraph.
Amendment 161 #
Council position
Article 15 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 4
Article 15 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 4
The Commission may establish guidance specifying the criteria to be takenshall adopt, not later than 18 months after this Directive has entered into force, by means of delegated acts into account for the application ofrdance with Article 76, specific criteria for the granting of the derogation referred to in this paragraph.
Amendment 168 #
Council position
Article 21 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 21 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
3. Within fiveour years of publication of decisions on BAT conclusions in accordance with Article 13(5) relating to the main activity of an installation, the competent authority shall ensure that: , the competent authority shall ensure that: Or. en (Partial reinstating of first reading Amendment 37.)
Amendment 178 #
Council position
Article 21 – paragraph 5 – point c
Article 21 – paragraph 5 – point c
(c) where it is necessary toneeded for complyiance with a new or revisedDirective 2001/81/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2001 on national emission ceilings for certain atmospheric pollutants or with an environmental quality standard in accordance with Article 18.
Amendment 208 #
Council position
Article 23 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3 – point c
Article 23 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3 – point c
(c) the participation of the operator in the Union eco- management and audit scheme (EMAS) or the implementation of equivalent eco-management systems.
Amendment 215 #
Council position
Article 24 - paragraph 1 - point c a (new)
Article 24 - paragraph 1 - point c a (new)
(ca) granting of a derogation in accordance with Article 15(4).
Amendment 216 #
Council position
Article 24 - paragraph 2 - introductory part
Article 24 - paragraph 2 - introductory part
2. When a decision on granting, reconsideration or updating of a permit has been taken, the competent authority shall make available to the public, including via the internet in relation to points (a) and (b)to (f) and paragraph 3, the following information:
Amendment 223 #
Council position
Article 30 - paragraph 7
Article 30 - paragraph 7
7. Where a combustion plant is extended, the emission limit values specified in Part 2 of Annex V shall apply to the extended part of the plant affected by the change and shall be set in relation to the total rated thermal input of the entire combustion plant. In the case of a change to a combustion plant, which may have consequences for the environment and which affects a part of the plant with a rated thermal input of 520 MW or more, the emission limit values as set out in Part 2 of Annex V shall apply to the part of the plant which has changed in relation to the total rated thermal input of the entire combustion plant.
Amendment 229 #
Council position
Article 30 - paragraph 9 - introductory part
Article 30 - paragraph 9 - introductory part
9. For the following combustion plants, on the basis of the best available techniques, the Commission shallmay review the need to establish Community-wide emission limit values and to amend the emission limit values set out in Annex V, where necessary to bring them in line with BAT- AEL:
Amendment 230 #
Council position
Article 30 - paragraph 9 - subparagraph 2
Article 30 - paragraph 9 - subparagraph 2
The Commission shall, by 31 December 2013, report the results of this possible review to the European Parliament and to the Council accompanied, if appropriate, by a legislative proposal.
Amendment 233 #
Council position
Article 31
Article 31
For combustion plants firing indigenous solid fuel, which cannot comply with the emission limit values for sulphur dioxide referred to in Article 30(2) and (3) due to the characteristics of this fuel, Member States may apply instead apply, until 31 December 2017 at the latest, the minimum rates of desulphurisation set out in Part 5 of Annex V, in accordance with the compliance rules set out in Part 6 of that Annex. and with prior validation by the competent authority of the technical report referred to in Article 72(4)(a). The Commission shall evaluate by 31 December 2013 whether an extension of the minimum rates of desulphurisation set out in Part 5 of Annex V may be granted, taking into account in particular the best available techniques and benefits obtained from reduced SO2 emissions.
Amendment 271 #
Council position
Article 72 – paragraph 4 – point a
Article 72 – paragraph 4 – point a
(a) for combustion plants to which Article 31 applies, the technical justification of non-feasibility of complying with the Emission Limit Values referred to in Article 33(2) and (3), the sulphur content of the indigenous solid fuel used and the rate of desulphurisation achieved, averaged over each month; and
Amendment 279 #
Council position
Article 73 – paragraph 2 – point a – subpoints iii a - iii d (new)
Article 73 – paragraph 2 – point a – subpoints iii a - iii d (new)
(iiia) installations carrying out the activities referred to in points 2.1 and 2.2 of Annex I, in particular dioxins and furans; and (iiib) installations carrying out the activities referred to in points 1.1 and 1.2 of Annex I, in particular mercury; and (iiic) installations carrying out the activities referred to in points 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4 of Annex I, in particular heavy metals and their compounds such as arsenic, cadmium, chromium, cyanides, lead, nickel, copper; dioxin and furans, perfluorocarbons, phenols, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, and sulphur hexafluoride; and (iiid) all other installations covered by Annex I where it was established in the European PRTR 2007 reporting year, that a given Annex I activity contributes to at least of [20%] of the total emissions from Annex I activities.
Amendment 281 #
Council position
Article 74
Article 74
1. In order to allow the provisions of this Directive to be adapted to scientific and technical progress on the basis of best available techniques, the Commission shall adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 76 as regards the adaptation of Parts 3 and 4 of Annex V, Parts 2, 6, 7, without prejudice to Article 13(5a), supplement, and where applicable adjust, the minimal requirements set out in the Annexes to this Directive by means of delegated acts in accordance with Article 76 at least on the following: a) by 31 December 2011 set emission limit values as well as monitoring and compliance requirements for dioxins and furans emitted by installations carrying out the activities referred to in points 2.1 and 82.2 of Annex VI and Parts 5, 6, 7I; b) by 31 December 2013 set preventing measures, including emissions limit values, for mercury emissions from activities referred to in points 1.1 and 81.2 of Annex VII to such scientific and technical progressI. 2. Before the adoption of the measures referred to in paragraph 1, the Commission shall consult the relevant industry and non-governmental organisations promoting environmental protection and shall report on the outcome of the consultations and how they have been taken into account.
Amendment 287 #
Council position
Annex I – point 1.1
Annex I – point 1.1
1.1. Combustion of fuels in installations with a total rated thermal input of 520 MW or more
Amendment 335 #
Council position
Annex V – Part 4 – section 1
Annex V – Part 4 – section 1
1. In the case of continuous measurements, the emission limit values set out in Parts 1 and 2 shall be regarded as having been complied with if the evaluation of the measurement results indicates, for operating hours within a calendar year, that all of the following conditions have been met: (a) no validated monthly average value exceeds the relevant emission limit values set out in Parts 1 and 2; (b) no validated daily average value exceeds 110 % of the relevant emission limit values set out in Parts 1 and 2; (c) in cases of combustion plants composed only of boilers using coal with a total rated thermal input below 50 MW, no validated daily average value exceeds 150 % of the relevant emission limit values set out in Parts 1 and 2, (d(b) 95 % of all the validated hourly average values over the year do not exceed 200 % of the relevant emission limit values set out in Parts 1 and 2. The validated average values are determined as set out in point 10 of Part 3. For the purpose of the calculation of the average emission values, the values measured during the periods referred to in Article 30(5) and (6) and Article 37 as well as during the start-up and shut-down periods shall be disregarded.
Amendment 339 #
Council position
Annex V – Part 5 – table 1
Annex V – Part 5 – table 1
1. Minimum rate of desulphurisation and maximum emission limit values for combustion plants referred to in Article 30(2) Total rated Minimum rate of desulphurisation and maximum emission limit values thermal input Plants which were granted a permit before Other plants (MWh) 27 November 2002 or the operator of which had submitted a complete application for a permit before that date, provided that the plant was put into operation no later than 27 November 2003 50-100 80 % 92 % 100-300 90 % 92 % > 300 96 % (1) 96 %80 % together with a maximum emission limit 92 % together value of 650mg/Nm3 with a maximum emission limit value of 600mg/Nm3 100-300 90 % together with a maximum emission limit 92 % together value of 450mg/Nm3 with a maximum emission limit value of 400mg/Nm3 > 300 96 % together with a maximum emission limit 96 % together value of 450mg/Nm3 (1) with a maximum emission limit value of 400mg/Nm3 Note: (1) For combustion plants firing oil shale, the minimum rate of desulphurisation is 95 %. together with a maximum emission limit value of 450mg/Nm3.
Amendment 341 #
Council position
Annex V – Part 5 – table 2
Annex V – Part 5 – table 2
Amendment 342 #
Council position
Annex V – Part 6
Annex V – Part 6
The minimum rates of desulphurisation set out in Part 5 of this Annex shall apply as a monthdaily average limit value.
Amendment 344 #
Council position
Annex V – Part 7 – point a
Annex V – Part 7 – point a
(a) for combustion plants which were granted a permit before 27 November 2002 or the operators of which had submitted a complete application for a permit before that date, provided that the plant was put into operation no later than 27 November 2003: 1 00350 mg/Nm3;
Amendment 346 #
Council position
Annex V – Part 7 – point b
Annex V – Part 7 – point b
(b) for other850 mg/Nm3 if combustion plants: 600 mg/Nm3 do not operate more than 1500 operating hours per year.
Amendment 349 #
Council position
Annex VI – Part 6 – point 2.5 – paragraph 1
Annex VI – Part 6 – point 2.5 – paragraph 1
2.5. The competent authority may decide not to require continuous measurements for HClI, HF and SO2 in waste incineration plants or waste co-incineration plants and require periodic measurements as set out in point 2.1(c) or no measurements if the operator can prove that the emissions of those pollutants can under no circumstances be higher than the prescribed emission limit values. This shall not apply in the case of mixed wastes from different sources.
Amendment 350 #
Council position
Annex VI – Part 6 – point 2.6 – introductory part
Annex VI – Part 6 – point 2.6 – introductory part
2.6. The competent authority may decide to require only one measurement every twoper years for heavy metals and one measurement per year for dioxins and furans in the following cases:
Amendment 352 #
Council position
Annex VI – Part 6 – point 2.6 – point c a (new)
Annex VI – Part 6 – point 2.6 – point c a (new)
(ca) the operator can prove that neither electric nor electronic waste, nor waste containing chlorinated compounds, is being treated.
Amendment 385 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – paragraph 3
Annex I – paragraph 3
Amendment 429 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex V – Part 1 – point 2 – table
Annex V – Part 1 – point 2 – table
Amendment 436 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex V – Part 1 – point 4 – table
Annex V – Part 1 – point 4 – table
4. Emission limit values (mg/Nm3) for NOx for boilers using solid or liquid fuels* Rated thermal input Coal and lignite Biomass and Liquid fuels (MWth) peat 50-100 3200 300 450 450 in the event of pulverised lignite combustion150 150 100-300 2100 2150 2050 > 300 200 50 200 150 Combustion plants using solid fuels with a rated thermal input not exceeding 500 MW which were granted a permit before 27 November 2002 and which do not operate more than 1500 hours per year as a rolling average over a period of five years, shall be subject to an * in case of pulverised coal combustion: emission limit value for NOx of 4590 mg/Nm3. Combustion plants using solid fuels with a rated thermal input of 500 MW or more, which were granted a permit before 1 July 1987 and which do not operate more than 1500 hours per year as a rolling average over a period of five years, shall be subject to an emission limit value for NOx of 450 mg/Nm3. for plants with a rated thermal input up to and including 300 MWth
Amendment 442 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex V – Part 1 – point 5
Annex V – Part 1 – point 5
5. Emission limit values (mg/Nm3) for NOx and CO for gas fired combustion plants NOx CO Gas fired boilers 10 50 100 30 Gas turbines (including 520(2)(3) 100 CCGT), using natural gas(1) as fuel Gas turbines (including 5 combined cycle gas turbines 30 in the event that ((CCGT))(1) 90 100 CCGT), using other than natural gas as fuel(4) supplementary firing (heat recovery steam generator) is used Gas engines 10 20 100 30
Amendment 444 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex V – Part 1 – point 5 – note 3
Annex V – Part 1 – point 5 – note 3
Amendment 446 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex V – Part 1 – point 5 – note 4
Annex V – Part 1 – point 5 – note 4
Amendment 459 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex V – Part 2 – point 2 – table
Annex V – Part 2 – point 2 – table
new 2. Emission limit values (mg/Nm3) for SO2 for boilers using solid or liquid fuels Rated thermal Coal and lignite Biomass Peat Liquid fuels input (MWth) 50-100 4200 200 3200 350 100-3100 200 200 150* 100-300 2100 200 200 250 in the event100 of fluidised bed 150* > 300 20 combustion > 30150 150 150 150 150 100** 200* in the event of fluidised bed combustion 200** in the event circulating or of fluidised bed pressurised fluidised combustion of circulating or pressurised fluidised bed combustion
Amendment 463 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex V – Part 2 – point 4 – table
Annex V – Part 2 – point 4 – table
4. Emission limit values (mg/Nm3) for NOx for boilers using solid orand liquid fuels Rated thermal input Coal and lignite* Biomass and Liquid fuels (MWth) peat 50-100 300 250 300 400 in the event of pulverised lignite combustion 50-100 200 150 150 100-300 2100 200 150 1 50 > 300 150 150 100 50 50 200 *in the event of pulverised lignite combustion pulverised coal combustion: emission limit value of 90 mg/Nm3 for plants with a rated thermal input up to and including 300 MWth
Amendment 468 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex V – Part 2 – point 5 – table
Annex V – Part 2 – point 5 – table
5. Emission limit values (mg/Nm3) for NOx and CO for gas fired combustion plants NOx CO Gas fired boilers 10 50 10 30 Gas turbines (including CCGT)(1) 520(2) 100 5 30 in the event that supplementary firing (heat recovery steam generator) is used Gas engines 7520 100 30