Activities of Anja WEISGERBER related to 2008/0240(COD)
Plenary speeches (1)
Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (debate)
Amendments (13)
Amendment 88 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) As soon as scientific evidence is available and taking into account the precautionary principle, the prohibition of other hazardous substances and their substitution by more environmentally friendly alternatives which ensure at least the same level of protection of consumers should be examined, paying. This examination should include a full impact assessment with consultation of relevant stakeholders. The examination should also pay attention to coherency with other Community legislation, and in particular 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). Specific account should be taken of the potential impact on SMEs.
Amendment 89 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12a (new)
Recital 12a (new)
Amendment 107 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 - paragraph 1
Article 2 - paragraph 1
1. This Directive shall apply to electrical and electronic equipment, including electrical cables, electrical or electronic consumables and electrical or electronic accessories, falling under the categories set out in Annex I as specified in Annex II.
Amendment 117 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 - paragraph 3- point b
Article 2 - paragraph 3- point b
(b) equipment which is specifically designed as part of another type ofthe part of an installation, equipment, that does not fall within the scope of this Directive and can fulfil its function only if it is part of that equipment;ransport equipment, consumable or accessory that is not electrical or electronic.
Amendment 126 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 - paragraph 3- point c a (new)
Article 2 - paragraph 3- point c a (new)
(ca) parts of and means of transport for persons or goods;
Amendment 127 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 - paragraph 3- point c a (new)
Article 2 - paragraph 3- point c a (new)
(ca) means of road transport for persons or goods
Amendment 142 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 - paragraph 3- point c a (new)
Article 2 - paragraph 3- point c a (new)
(ca) photovoltaic solar panels intended for use in a system designed, assembled and installed for permanent operation in a defined location to generate electricity for public, commercial and private purposes;
Amendment 156 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 - point l
Article 3 - point l
l) "homogeneous material" means either: - a material of uniform composition throughoutthat consists of only one material throughout - a combination of multiple materials that cannot be mechanically disjointed into different materials, meaning that the materials cannot, in principle be separated by mechanical actions such as unscrewing, cutting, crushing, grinding and abrasive processes excluding surface coatings, or - a surface coating, or - small components or materials of equal to or less than 4 mm³ in size
Amendment 157 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 - point l a (new)
Article 3 - point l a (new)
(la) "mechanically disjointed" means materials can, in principle be separated by mechanical actions, such as unscrewing, cutting, crushing, grinding and abrasive processes
Amendment 200 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 - paragraph 7
Article 4 - paragraph 7
7. When there is an unacceptable risk to human health or the environment, arising from the use of substances, and in particular the substances listed in Annex III, which needs to be addressed on a Community-wide basis, the list of prohibited substances in Annex IV shall be reviewed using a methodology based a substance during the recycling, recovery or disposal of waste electrical electronic equipment, the Commission may, taking account of the opinion of the Committee for Risk Assessment and the Committee for Socio-Economic Analysis of the European Chemicals Agency, review the list of prohibited substances in Annex IV on the basis of a methodology containing all of the following criteria: 1. Evidence that existing measures are not sufficient to adequately control the risk posed by the substance when present in waste electrical and electronic equipment; 2. Information on the risks to human health and the environment related to the manufacture, use, and disposal of alternatives; 3. A comparative assessment of the substance and the proposed alternative(s); 4. A justification that action is required on a Union-wide basis and that a restriction is the most appropriate measure taking into account its effectiveness, practicality and monitorability; and 5. The extent to which the risk posed by a substance in waste electrical and electronic equipment is outweighed by the benefits it brings to consumer safety. The Commission shall use the same methodology mutatis mutandis to remove a substance from the list of prohibited substances in Annex IV. Before Annex IV is amended, the Commission shall consult inter alia producers of substances used in electrical and electronic equipment, producers of electrical and electronic equipment, recyclers, treatment operators, environmental organisations and employee and consumer associations. The Commission shall make publicly available on its website all proposals and justifications the process set refor and allow all interested parties an opportunity to comment. The Commission shall take account in Articles 69 to 72 of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006of the views received, which it shall also forward to the Committee referred to in Article 18. Those measures designed to amend non essential elements of this Directive shall be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article 18(2).
Amendment 230 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 - paragraph 2
Article 5 - paragraph 2
2. Measures adopted in accordance with point b of paragraph 1 shall have a maximum validity period of up to four years and may be renewed. The Commission shall decide in due time on any. Based on the facts presented in the application, a longer exemption period may be exceptionally granted, on a case-by-case basis. No later than 9 months after the application has been submitted, the Commission shall decide on an application for an exemption or for the renewal of an exemption. An application for renewal tshat isll be submitted no later than 18 months before an exemption expires. Where the Commission rejects an application for renewal, it shall grant a grace period for the placing on the market of the equipment, except in cases where continued placing on the market would constitute an unacceptable risk to human health or the environment. The grace period shall not exceed 6 months for the placing on the market and an additional 18 months for the putting into service of the equipment concerned.
Amendment 240 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 - paragraph 3
Article 5 - paragraph 3
3. Before Annexes are amended, the Commission shall inter aliamake an impact assessment. It shall also consult producers of electrical and electronic equipment, recyclers, treatment operators, environmental organisations and employee and consumer associations.
Amendment 243 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 - paragraph 4
Article 5 - paragraph 4
4. As long as materials or components are included in Annexes V and VI to this Directive, on the basis of Article 5(1)(b) of this Directive, those applications shall also be considered exempted from the authorisation requirements set out in Article 58(2) of the regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 for the validity period of the exemption granted under this Directive. As long as the use of a substance is authorised in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, those applications shall also be considered exempted from the requirements relating to applications for an exemption set out in this Directive, for the validity period of the authorisation granted under Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006.