Activities of Dominique VLASTO related to 2011/0190(COD)
Plenary speeches (4)
Explanations of vote
Explanations of vote
Explanations of vote
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Amendments (40)
Amendment 16 #
Proposal for a directive- amending act
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) According to Directive 1999/32/EC the Commission is to report to the European Parliament and the Council on the implementation of the Directive and to table any proposals for amendments, in particular as regards the reduction of sulphur limits for marine fuel in SOx Emission Control Areas (SECAs), taking account of work withinrdance with the work of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO).
Amendment 18 #
Proposal for a directive- amending act
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
(4a) It is also important that the Commission assess the consequences of ensuring compliance by the sector on the basis of reports drawn up by the Member States, in order to permit the upstream planning of appropriate accompanying measures, particularly by carrying out studies on the availability of fuels, their prices, the risks of a retrograde modal switch and the impact of the measures of this directive on all economic operators in the maritime transport sector. The results of this study would make it possible to clarify the Commission’s proposals on the deployment of its toolbox in practice and the implementation of the arrangements for sustainable water transport.
Amendment 22 #
Proposal for a directive- amending act
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) The revised Annex VI to MARPOL introduces, inter alia, stricter sulphur limits for marine fuel in SECAs (1.00% as of 1 July 2010 and 0.10% as of 1 January 2015) as well as in sea areas outside SECAs (3.5% as of 1 January 2012 and, in principle, 0.50% as of 1 January 2020). Most Member States are obliged to require ships to use fuel with maximum 1.00% sulphur content in SECAs as of 1 July 2010 based on their international commitments. In order to ensure coherence with international law as well as to secure proper enforcement of new globally established sulphur standards in the Union, the provisions of Directive 1999/32/EC should be aligned with the revised Annex VI to MARPOL. In order to ensure a minimum quality of fuel ucomply with the sulphur content limits sedt by ships either for fuel or technology based complianthe IMO and the dates for their entry into force, marine fuel the sulphur content of which exceeds the general standard of 3.5 % by mass should not be allowed for use or placing on the market in the Union only on vessels equipped with a flue gas cleaning system.
Amendment 25 #
Proposal for a directive- amending act
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
Amendment 28 #
Proposal for a directive- amending act
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) Passenger ships operate mostly in ports or close to coastal areas and their impacts on human health and the environment are significant. Those ships are required to use marine fuel with the same maximum sulphur content as is applicable in SECAs (1.5%). Given that stricter sulphur standards will apply in SECAs, it is justified by the need to improve air quality around ports and coasts in the non-SECA territories that the same standards apply to passenger ships. However, the introduction of a new SECA standard for passenger ships wshould be delayed by 5 yearsbased on a full impact assessment, taking account in particular of the risk of a modal switch and the possibility of using alternative methods, such as equipping passenger ships with flue gas cleaning systems, in order to avoid potentialforeseeable problems with fuel availability and any difficulties with implementation.
Amendment 31 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) According to Directive 1999/32/EC the Commission is to report to the European Parliament and the Council on the implementation of the Directive and to table any proposals for amendments, in particular as regards the reduction of sulphur limits for marine fuel in SOx Emission Control Areas (SECAs), taking account ofin line with work within the International Maritime Organisation (IMO).
Amendment 33 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
(4a) It is also important that the Commission assess the consequences of ensuring compliance by the sector on the basis of reports drawn up by the Member States, in order to permit the upstream planning of appropriate accompanying measures, particularly by carrying out studies on the availability of fuels, their prices, the risks of a retrograde modal switch and the impact of the measures of this directive on all economic operators in the maritime transport sector. The results of this study would make it possible to clarify the Commission’s proposals on the deployment of its toolbox in practice and the implementation of the arrangements for sustainable water transport.
Amendment 39 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) The revised Annex VI to MARPOL introduces, inter alia, stricter sulphur limits for marine fuel in SECAs (1.00% as of 1 July 2010 and 0.10% as of 1 January 2015) as well as in sea areas outside SECAs (3.5% as of 1 January 2012 and, in principle, 0.50% as of 1 January 2020). Most Member States are obliged to require ships to use fuel with maximum 1.00% sulphur content in SECAs as of 1 July 2010 based on their international commitments. In order to ensure coherence with international law as well as to secure proper enforcement of new globally established sulphur standards in the Union, the provisions of Directive 1999/32/EC should be aligned with the revised Annex VI to MARPOL. In order to ensure a minimum quality of fuel ucomply with the sulphur content limits sedt by ships either for fuel or technology based complianthe IMO and the dates for their entry into force, marine fuel the sulphur content of which exceeds the general standard of 3.5 % by mass should not be allowed for use or placing on the market in the Union only on vessels equipped with a flue gas cleaning system.
Amendment 44 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
(6a) However, given the risk that the reduction to 0.1% in 2015 might lead to a modal switch for some intra-EU traffic, Member States should be allowed the option of requesting, in the context of the IMO, exemptions for a limited area and time, with a view to facilitating the use of alternative methods of emissions reduction.
Amendment 51 #
Proposal for a directive - amending act
Article 1 – point 2 – point (b)
Article 1 – point 2 – point (b)
Directive 1999/32/EC
Article 2 – point 3 m
Article 2 – point 3 m
'3m. emission abatement method means any fitting, material, appliance or apparatus to be fitted in a ship or other procedure, alternative fuel, or compliance method, used as an alternative to low sulphur marine fuel meeting the requirements set out in this Directive, that is verifiable, quantifiable and enforceable;'
Amendment 53 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) Passenger ships operate mostly in ports or close to coastal areas and their impacts on human health and the environment are significant. Those ships are required to use marine fuel with the same maximum sulphur content as is applicable in SECAs (1.5%). Given that stricter sulphur standards will apply in SECAs, it is justified by the need to improve air quality around ports and coasts in the non-SECA territories that the same standards apply to passenger ships. However, the introduction of a new SECA standard for passenger ships would be delayed by 5 yearsneeds to be based on a full impact assessment. This assessment should take account of the cost-benefit ratio throughout the logistics chain, particularly the costs of refining, of investment in new technologies, and of producing sulphur-free fuels. It should also take into account the risk of a modal shift and the option of using alternative methods, such as equipping passenger ships with flue gas cleaning systems, in order to avoid potentialredictable problems with fuel availability and any implementing difficulties.
Amendment 54 #
Proposal for a directive - amending act
Article 1 – point 4
Article 1 – point 4
Directive 1999/32/EC
Article 3a
Article 3a
Member States shall ensure that marine fuels are not used or placed on the market within their territory if their sulphur content exceeds 3.5 % by mass.'
Amendment 62 #
Proposal for a directive - amending act
Article 1 – point 6 – point (c)
Article 1 – point 6 – point (c)
Directive 1999/32/EC
Article 4 a – paragraph 1 – last subparagraph
Article 4 a – paragraph 1 – last subparagraph
This paragraph shall apply to all vessels of all flags, including vessels whose journey began outside the Union, except for vessels exempted under Annex VI of MARPOL'.
Amendment 67 #
Proposal for a directive - amending act
Article 1 – point 6 – point (c)
Article 1 – point 6 – point (c)
Directive 1999/32/EC
Article 4a – paragraph 1a – point (b)
Article 4a – paragraph 1a – point (b)
b) 0.50% as from 1 January 2020, or as from 1 January 2025, depending on the IMO’s decision following its assessment of the availability of marine fuels to comply with the maximum sulphur content of 0.50% by mass, referred to in Regulation 14(8) of Annex VI of the MARPOL Convention.
Amendment 72 #
Proposal for a directive - amending act
Article 1 – point 6 – point (c)
Article 1 – point 6 – point (c)
Directive 1999/32/EC
Article 4a – paragraph 1a – subparagraph 2
Article 4a – paragraph 1a – subparagraph 2
The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with the decision of the IMO and of Article 9a of this Directive concerning the date from which the sulphur standard laid down in point (b) of this paragraph applies. Based on the assessment by the IMO of the availability of marine fuel to comply with the maximum sulphur content of fuel of 0.50% by mass, referred to in Regulation 14(8) of Annex VI of MARPOL, this date shall be 1 January 2020 or 1 January 2025.
Amendment 75 #
Proposal for a directive - amending act
Article 1 – point 6 – point (d)
Article 1 – point 6 – point (d)
Directive 1999/32/EC
Article 4a – paragraph 1a – subparagraph 2
Article 4a – paragraph 1a – subparagraph 2
'The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 9a of this Directive concerning the designation ofinclusion in this Directive of new sea areas as SOx Emission Control Areas on the basis of the decision ofcreated by the IMO in accordance with Regulation 14(3)(2) of Annex VI to MARPOL.'
Amendment 79 #
Proposal for a directive - amending act
Article 1 – point 6 – point (e)
Article 1 – point 6 – point (e)
Directive 1999/32/EC
Article 4 a – paragraph 4 – point (d)
Article 4 a – paragraph 4 – point (d)
Amendment 83 #
Proposal for a directive - amending act
Article 1 – point 6 – point (e)
Article 1 – point 6 – point (e)
Directive 1999/32/EC
Article 4 a – paragraph 5
Article 4 a – paragraph 5
5. Member States shall require the correct completion of ships' logbooks, including fuel-changeover operations, as a condition of ships' entry into Union portsnd, in the event of failure to comply with this requirement, shall adopt appropriate and proportionate sanctions in accordance with Directive 2009/16/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on port State control.
Amendment 84 #
Proposal for a directive - amending act
Article 1 – point 6
Article 1 – point 6
da) permit a ship that does not comply with the provisions of this Directive to benefit from the measures under paragraphs 2.2. and 2.3 of Regulation18, if the conditions listed in paragraph 2.1 are met;
Amendment 92 #
Proposal for a directive - amending act
Article 1 – point 7
Article 1 – point 7
Directive 1999/32/EC
Article 4 c – point 2
Article 4 c – point 2
2. Ships using the emission abatement methods referred to in paragraph 1 shall continuously achieve reductions of sulphur dioxide emissions that are at least equivalent to the reductions that would be achieved by using marine fuels that meet the requirements of Articles 4a and 4b. The sulphur dioxide emissions resulting from the use of the emission abatement methods shall not exceed the limit values set out in Annex 1.
Amendment 94 #
Proposal for a directive - amending act
Article 1 – point 7
Article 1 – point 7
Directive 1999/32/EC
Article 4 c – paragraph 3
Article 4 c – paragraph 3
3. The emission abatement methods referred to in paragraph 1 shall comply with the criteria specified in the instruments referred to in Annex 2.1, unless superseded or supplemented by the criteria set out in Annex 2.2.
Amendment 96 #
Proposal for a directive - amending act
Article 1 – point 7
Article 1 – point 7
Directive 1999/32/EC
Article 4 c – paragraph 4 – introductory wording
Article 4 c – paragraph 4 – introductory wording
Amendment 97 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 2 – point b
Article 1 – point 2 – point b
Directive 1999/32/EC
Article 2 – point 3 m
Article 2 – point 3 m
3m. emission abatement method means any fitting, material, appliance or apparatus to be fitted in a ship or other procedure, alternative fuel, or compliance method, used as an alternative to low sulphur marine fuel meeting the requirements set out in this Directive, that is verifiable, quantifiable and enforceable;
Amendment 97 #
Proposal for a directive - amending act
Article 1 – point 7
Article 1 – point 7
Directive 1999/32/EC
Article 4 c – paragraph 4 – final subparagraph
Article 4 c – paragraph 4 – final subparagraph
The Commission shall also take into account, inter alia, scientific and technological progress as well as the relevant instruments and standards adopted by the International Maritime Organisation.
Amendment 100 #
Proposal for a directive - amending act
Article 1 – point 9 – point (a)
Article 1 – point 9 – point (a)
Directive 1999/32/EC
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point b)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point b)
b) sampling and analysis of the sulphur content of marine fuel for onboard combustion contained in tanks and in sealed bunker samples on board ships;
Amendment 103 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 4
Article 1 – point 4
Directive 1999/32/EC
Article 3 a
Article 3 a
Member States shall ensure that marine fuels are not used or placed on the market within their territory if their sulphur content exceeds 3.5 % by massif their sulphur content exceeds 3.5 % by mass, except in vessels equipped with a flue gas cleaning system.
Amendment 110 #
Proposal for a directive - amending act
Annex
Annex
Directive 1999/32/EC
Annex 2– paragraph 2 – point 2
Annex 2– paragraph 2 – point 2
document thoroughly that any waste streams discharged into the sea, including enclosed ports, harbours and estuaries have no significant negative impacts on and do not pose risks to human health and the environment.eleted
Amendment 116 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 6 – point b
Article 1 – point 6 – point b
Directive 1999/32/EC
Article 4 a – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 4 a – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
This paragraph shall apply to all vessels of all flags, including vessels whose journey began outside the Union, in accordance with the exemption mechanisms contained in Annex VI of MARPOL.
Amendment 124 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 6 – point c
Article 1 – point 6 – point c
Directive 1999/32/EC
Article 4 a – paragraph 1 a – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 4 a – paragraph 1 a – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) 0.50 % as from 1 January 2020, or as from 1 January 2025, depending on the IMO’s decision following its assessment of the availability of marine fuels to comply with the maximum sulphur content of 0.50% by mass, referred to in Regulation 14, paragraph 8 of Annex VI to the MARPOL Convention.
Amendment 132 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 6 – point c
Article 1 – point 6 – point c
Directive 1999/32/EC
Article 4 a – paragraph 1 a – subparagraph 2
Article 4 a – paragraph 1 a – subparagraph 2
The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with the decision of the IMO and with Article 9a of this Directive concerning the date from which the sulphur standard laid down in point (b) of this paragraph applies. Based on the assessment by the IMO of the availability of marine fuel to comply with the maximum sulphur content of fuel of 0.50% by mass, referred to in Regulation 14(8) of Annex VI of MARPOL, this date shall be 1 January 2020 or 1 January 2025.
Amendment 138 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 6 – point d
Article 1 – point 6 – point d
Directive 1999/32/EC
Article 4 a – paragraph 2
Article 4 a – paragraph 2
'The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 9a of this Directive concerning the designation ofinclusion in this Directive of new sea areas as SOx Emission Control Areas on the basis of the decision ofcreated by the IMO in accordance with Regulation 14(3)(2) of Annex VI to MARPOL.
Amendment 147 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 6 – point e
Article 1 – point 6 – point e
Directive 1999/32/EC
Article 4 a – paragraph 4 – point d
Article 4 a – paragraph 4 – point d
(d) 1% as from 1 January 2015. 0.5% as from 1 January 2020. On the basis of a holistic, in-depth impact assessment, the Commission shall submit, no later than 1 January 2018, a proposal seeking to reduce this content to 0.10 % as from 1 January 20205.
Amendment 154 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 6 – point e
Article 1 – point 6 – point e
Directive 1999/32/EC
Article 4 a – paragraph 5
Article 4 a – paragraph 5
5. Member States shall require the correct completion of ships' logbooks, including fuel-changeover operations, as a condition of ships' entry into Union portsnd, in the event of failure to comply with this requirement, shall adopt appropriate and proportionate sanctions in accordance with Directive 2009/16/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2009 on port State control.
Amendment 155 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 6 – point e
Article 1 – point 6 – point e
Directive 1999/32/EC
Article 4 a – paragraph 6 – point d a (new)
Article 4 a – paragraph 6 – point d a (new)
(da) permit a ship that does not comply with the provisions of this Directive to benefit from the measures under paragraphs 2.2. and 2.3 of Regulation18, if the conditions listed in paragraph 2.1 are met;
Amendment 168 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 7
Article 1 – point 7
Directive 1999/32/EC
Article 4 c – paragraph 2
Article 4 c – paragraph 2
2. Ships using the emission abatement methods referred to in paragraph 1 shall continuously achieve reductions of sulphur dioxide emissions that are at least equivalent to the reductions that would be achieved by using marine fuels that meet the requirements of Articles 4a and 4b. The sulphur dioxide emissions resulting from the use of the emission abatement methods shall not exceed the limit values set out in Annex 1.
Amendment 170 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 7
Article 1 – point 7
Directive 1999/32/EC
Article 4 c – paragraph 3
Article 4 c – paragraph 3
3. The emission abatement methods referred to in paragraph 1 shall comply with the criteria specified in the instruments referred to in Annex 2.1, unless superseded or supplemented by the criteria set out in Annex 2.2.
Amendment 173 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 7
Article 1 – point 7
Directive 1999/32/EC
Article 4 c – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 4 c – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 9a and with the relevant standards and instruments adopted by the IMO, concerning:
Amendment 176 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 7
Article 1 – point 7
Directive 1999/32/EC
Article 4 c – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Article 4 c – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
The Commission shall also take into account, inter alia, scientific and technological progress as well as the relevant instruments and standards adopted by the International Maritime Organisation.
Amendment 185 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 9 – point a
Article 1 – point 9 – point a
Directive 1999/32/EC
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point b
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point b
(b) sampling and analysis of the sulphur content of marine fuel for onboard combustion contained in tanks and in sealed bunker samples on board ships;
Amendment 205 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex
Annex
Directive 1999/32/EC
Annex 2 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
Annex 2 – paragraph 2 – indent 2