4 Amendments of Georgios PAPASTAMKOS related to 2008/0013(COD)
Amendment 38 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) GivenThe proceeds from the auctioning of allowances should help to fund the considerable efforts being made tof combating climate change and of adapting to its inevitable effects, it is appropriate that at least 20% of the proceeds from the auctioning of allowances sh. For example they could be used to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, to adapt to the impacts of climate change, to fund research and development for reducing emissions and adaptation, to develop renewable energies to meet the EU’s commitment to using 20% renewable energies by 2020, to meet the commitment of the Community to increase energy efficiency by 20% by 2020, for the capture and geological storage of greenhouse gases, to contribute to the Global Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Fund, for measures to avoid deforestation and facilitate adaptation in developing countries, and for addressing social aspects such as possible increases in electricity prices in lower and middle income households. This proportion is significantly below the expected net revenues for public authorities from auctioning, taking into account potentially reduced income from corporate taxes. In addition, proceeds from auctioning of allowances should be used to cover administrative expenses of the management of the Community scheme. The Member States will decide on the allocation of proceeds to individual measures depending on their needs. Provisions should be included on monitoring the use of funds from auctioning for these purposes. Such notification does not release Member States from the obligation laid down in Article 88(3) of the Treaty, to notify certain national measures. The Directive does not prejudice the outcome of any future State aid procedures that may be undertaken in accordance with Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty.
Amendment 47 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 19 a (new)
Recital 19 a (new)
(19a) If no international agreement on limiting global warming can be achieved the Community shall endeavour to conclude bilateral and multilateral agreements with other major gas emitters. Independently of the outcome of the current negotiations, the Community shall take the lead in setting up a World Environmental Organisation incorporating formal international environmental provisions already adopted, together with effective judicial mechanisms.
Amendment 48 #
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 assessing the situation, accompanied by any appropriate proposals. In this context, the Commission should identify which and relating to all industrial sectors, particularly energy-intensive industry sectors or sub-sectors are likelyindividual sectors which have shown themselves 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 iIndustries which are determined to be exposed to a significant risk of carbon leakage could receive a higher amount of free allocation or 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. 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 65 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 - point 7
Article 1 - point 7
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 – paragraph 4
Article 10 – paragraph 4
4. Member States shall decide on the allocation of proceeds to individual measures depending on their needs and shall include information on the use of revenues for each of these purposes in their reports submitted under Decision No 280/2004/EC.