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25 Amendments of Eija-Riitta KORHOLA related to 2012/0297(COD)

Amendment 89 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 18
(18) The environmental report of a project to be provided by the developer should include an assessment of reasonable alternatives relevant to the proposed project, including the likely evolution of the existing state of the environment without implementation of the project (baseline scenario), as a means to improve quality of the assessment process and to allow integrating environmental considerations at an early stage in the project's design.
2013/05/29
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 102 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 1 – point a
Directive 2011/92/EU
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point a – indent 1
(a) in point (a) of paragraph 2, the first indent is replaced by the following: "- the execution of construction or demolition works, or of other installations or schemes,"deleted
2013/05/29
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 138 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 2
Directive 2011/92/EU
Article 2 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
3. Projects for which the obligation to carry out assessments of the effects on the environment arises simultaneously from this Directive and other Union legislation shallmay be subject to coordinated or joint procedures fulfilling the requirements of the relevant Union legislation, if deemed appropriate by the authorities in the Member State.
2013/05/29
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 169 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 3
Directive 2011/92/EU
Article 3 – point a
(a) population, human health, and biodiversity, with particular attention, when applicable, to species and habitats protected under Council Directive 92/43/EEC and Directive 2009/147/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council;
2013/05/29
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 195 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 4 – point a
Directive 2011/92/EU
Article 4 – paragraph 3
3. For projects listed in Annex II, the developer shall provide information on the characteristics of the project, and its potential impact on the environment and the measures envisaged in order to avoid and reduce significant effects. The detailed list of information to be provided is specified in Annex II.A.
2013/05/29
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 206 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 4 – point a
Directive 2011/92/EU
Article 4 – paragraph 4
4. When a case-by-case examination is carried out or thresholds or criteria are set for the purpose of paragraph 2, the competent authority shall take account of selection criteria related to the characteristics and location of the project and its potential impact on the environment. The detailed list of selection criteria to be usconsidered is specified in Annex III.
2013/05/29
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 216 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 4 – point b
Directive 2011/92/EU
Article 4 – paragraph 5 – point b
(b) include a description of the measures envisaged to avoid, prevent and reduce any significant effects on the environment, where it is decided that no environmental impact assessment needs to be carried out pursuant to Articles 5 to 10;deleted
2013/05/29
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 224 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 4 – point b
Directive 2011/92/EU
Article 4 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1
6. The competent authority shall make its decision pursuant to paragraph 2 within three months from the request for development consent and provided that the developer has submitted all the requisite information. Depending on the nature, complexity, location and size of the proposed project, the competent authority may extend that deadline by a further 3one months; in that case, the competent authority shall inform the developer of the reasons justifying the extension and of the date when its determination is expected.
2013/05/29
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 238 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 5
Directive 2011/92/EU
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. Where an environmental impact assessment must be carried out in accordance with Articles 5 to 10, the developer shall prepare an environmental report. The environmental report shall be based on the determination pursuant to paragraph 2 of this Article and include the information that may reasonably be required for making informed decisions on the environmental impacts of the proposed project, taking into account current knowledge and methods of assessment, the characteristics, technical capacity and location of the project, the characteristics of the potential impact, and alternatives to the proposed project and the extent to which certain matters (including the evaluation of alternatives) are more appropriately assessed at different levels including the planning level, or on the basis of other assessment requirements. The detailed list of information to be provided in the environmental report is specified in Annex IV.
2013/05/29
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 248 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 5
Directive 2011/92/EU
Article 5 – paragraph 2
2. The competent authority, after having consulted the authorities referred to in Article 6(1) and the developer, shall determine the scope and level of detail of the information to be included by the developer in the environmental report, in accordance with paragraph 1 of this Article. In particular, it shall determine: (a) the decisions and opinions to be obtained; (b) the authorities and the public likely to be concerned; (c) the individual stages of the procedure and their duration; (d) reasonable alternatives relevant to the proposed project and its specific characteristics; (e) the environmental features referred to in Article 3 likely to be significantly affected; (f) the information to be submitted relevant to the specific characteristics of a particular project or type of project; (g) the information and knowledge available and obtained at other levels of decision-making or through other Union legislation, and the methods of assessment to be used.deleted
2013/05/29
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 300 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 5
Directive 2011/92/EU
Article 5 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) the developer shall ensure that the environmental report is prepared by accredited and technically competent experts or
2013/05/29
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 311 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 5
Directive 2011/92/EU
Article 5 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) the competent authority shall ensure that the environmental report is verified by accredited and technically competent experts and/or committees of national experts.
2013/05/29
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 318 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 5
Directive 2011/92/EU
Article 5 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Where accredited and technically competent experts assisted the competent authority to prepare the determination referred to in Article 5(2), the same exdeveloperts shall not be used by the develoould avoid using the same experts for the preparation of the environmental report.
2013/05/29
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 325 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 5
Directive 2011/92/EU
Article 5 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3
The detailed arrangements for the use and selection of accredited and technically competent experts (for example qualifications required, assignment of evaluation, licensing, and disqualification), shall be determined by the Member States.deleted
2013/05/29
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 360 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 8
Directive 2011/92/EU
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the main reasons for choosing the project as adopted, in the light of the other alternatives considered, including the likely evolution of the existing state of the environment without implementation of the project (baseline scenario);.
2013/05/29
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 369 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 8
Directive 2011/92/EU
Article 8 – paragraph 2
2. If the consultations and the information gathered pursuant to Articles 5, 6 and 7 conclude that a project will have significant adverse environmental effects, the competent authority, as early as possible and in close cooperation with the authorities referred to in Article 6(1) and the developer, shall consider whether the environmental report referred to in Article 5(1) should be revised and the project modified to avoid or reduce these adverse effects and whether additional mitigation or compensation measures are needed. If the competent authority decides to grant development consent, it shall ensure that the development consent includes measures to monitor the significant adverse environmental effects, in order to assess the implementation and the expected effectiveness of mitigation and compensation measures, and to identify any unforeseeable adverse effects. The type of parameters to be monitored and the duration of the monitoring shall be proportionate to the nature, location and size of the proposed project and the significance of its environmental effects. Existing monitoring arrangements resulting from other Union legislation may be used if appropriate.deleted
2013/05/29
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 406 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 8
Directive 2011/92/EU
Article 8 – paragraph 4
4. Before a decision to grant or refuse development consent is taken, the competent authority shall verify whether the information in the environmental report referred to in Article 5(1) is up to date, in particular concerning the measures envisaged to prevent, reduce and, where possible, offset any significant adverse effects.deleted
2013/05/29
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 438 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 11
Directive 2011/92/EU
Articles 12 a and 12b
(11) The following Articles 12a and 12b are inserted: "Article 12a The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts, in accordance with Article 12b, concerning the selection criteria listed in Annex III and the information referred to in Annexes II.A and IV, in order to adapt them to scientific and technical progress. Article 12b 1. The power to adopt delegated acts is conferred on the Commission subject to the condition laid down in this Article. 2. The delegation of power referred to in Article 12a shall be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminate period of time from the [OPOCE please introduce date of the entry into force of this Directive]. 3. The delegation of power referred to in Article 12a may be revoked at any time by the European Parliament or by the Council. A revocation decision 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 date specified therein. It shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force. 4. As soon as it adopts a delegated act, the Commission shall notify it simultaneously to the European Parliament and to the Council. 5. A delegated act adopted pursuant to Article 12a shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the European Parliament or by the Council within a period of two months of the notification of that act to the European Parliament and the Council or if, before the expiry of that period, the European Parliament and the Council have both informed the Commission that they will not object. That period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the European Parliament or the Council."deleted
2013/05/29
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 484 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex – point 1
Directive 2011/92/EU
Annex II.A – paragraph 2
2. A description of the aspects of the environment likely to be significantly affected by the proposed project.deleted
2013/05/29
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 485 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex – point 1
Directive 2011/92/EU
Annex II.A – paragraph 3
3. A description of the likely significant effects of the proposed project on the environment resulting from: (a) the expected residues and emissions and the production of waste; (b) the use of natural resources, in particular soil, land, water, and biodiversity, including hydromorphological changes.deleted
2013/05/29
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 489 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex – point 1
Directive 2011/92/EU
Annex II.A – paragraph 4
4. A description of the measures envisaged to avoid, prevent or reduce any significant adverse effects on the environment.deleted
2013/05/29
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 492 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex – point 2
Directive 2011/92/EU
Annex III – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) cumulation with other projects and activities;deleted
2013/05/29
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 566 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex – point 2
Directive 2011/92/EU
Annex IV –paragraph 4
4. A description of the aspects of the environment likely to be significantly affected by the proposed project, including, in particular, population, human health, fauna, flora, biodiversity and the ecosystem services it provides, land (land take), soil (organic matter, erosion, compaction, sealing), water (quantity and quality), air, climatic factors, climate change (greenhouse gas emissions, including from land use, land use change and forestry, mitigation potential, impacts relevant to adaptation, if the project takes into account risks associated with climate change), material assets, cultural heritage, including architectural and archaeological ones, landscape; such a description should include the inter-relationship between the above factors, as well as the exposure, vulnerability and resilience of the above factors to natural and man-made disaster risks.
2013/05/29
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 573 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex – point 2
Directive 2011/92/EU
Annex IV – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) the use of natural resources, in particular land, soil, water, biodiversity and the ecosystem services it provides, considering as far possible the availability of these resources also in the light of changing climatic conditions;
2013/05/29
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 581 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex – point 2
Directive 2011/92/EU
Annex IV – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
The description of the likely significant effects should cover the direct effects and any indirect, secondary, cumulative, transboundary, short-, medium- and long- term, permanent and temporary, positive and negative effects of the project. This description should take into account the environmental protection objectives established at EU or Member State level which are relevant to the project.deleted
2013/05/29
Committee: ENVI