117 Amendments of Michel DANTIN related to 2018/0169(COD)
Amendment 35 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) Reuse of appropriately treated waste water, for example from urban waste water treatment plants or industrial installations, is considered to have a lower environmental impact than other alternative water supply methods, such as water transfers or desalination, but such reuse only occurs to a limited extent in the Union. This appears to be partly due to the significant cost of waste water reuse systems and the lack of common Union environmental or health standards for water reuse, and, as regards in particular agricultural products, the potential obstacles to the free movement of such products irrigated with reclaimed water.
Amendment 51 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) In order to effectively protect the environment and, human health and soil quality, reclamation plant operators shouldand the competent authorities shall be primarily responsible for the quality of reclaimed water. For the purposes of compliance with the minimum requirements and any additional conditions, set by the competent authority, reclamation plant operators should monitor the quality of reclaimed waterIn order to guarantee users, and in particular farmers, water of a quality consistent with the parameters set, reclamation plant operators should monitor the quality of reclaimed water in accordance with the minimum requirements and any additional conditions set by the competent authority. It is therefore appropriate to establish the minimum requirements for monitoring, consisting of the frequencies of the routine monitoring and the timing and performance targets for validation monitoring. Certain requirements for routine monitoring are specified in accordance with Directive 91/271/EEC.
Amendment 59 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) It is necessary to ensure the safe use of reclaimed water, thereby encouraging the development of water reuse at Union level, encouraging EU farmers to adopt this practice and enhancing public confidence in it. Supply of reclaimed water for particular uses should therefore only be permitted on the basis of a permit, granted by competent authorities of Member States. In order to ensure harmonised approach at Union level, traceability and transparency, the substantive rules for that permit should be laid down at the Union level. However, the details of the procedures for granting permits should be determined by Member States, whose competent authorities are themselves responsible for assessing the risks linked to water reuse. Member States should be able to apply existing procedures for granting permits which should be adapted to take account of the requirements introduced by this Regulation.
Amendment 63 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) Regulation (EC) 852/2004 lays down general rules for food business operators and covers the production, processing, distribution and placing on the market of food intended for human consumption. That Regulation addresses the health quality of food and one of its main principles is that the primary responsibility for food safety is borne by the food business operator. That Regulation is also subject to detailed guidance, of particular relevance being the Commission Notice on guidance document on addressing microbiological risks in fresh fruits and vegetables at primary production through good hygiene (2017/C 163/01). The performance targets for reclaimed water laid down in this Regulation do not preclude food business operators from obtaining the water quality required to comply with Regulation 852/2004 using at a subsequent stage several water treatment options alone or in combination with other non-treatment options. Farmers' responsibility for the quality of their products notwithstanding, the competent authorities should be given the task of assessing the risks and dangers linked to the use of reclaimed water.
Amendment 64 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) In order to encourage confidence in water reusf the Union's targets for the sparing use of resources are to be met, making consumers aware of their responsibilities is also important. It would be necessary, first of all, to review practices involving the use of natural resources, with the aim of achieving savings. In order to encourage confidence in water reuse and secure consumer acceptance of this sustainable practice, information should be provided to the public. Making available of information on water reuse should allow for increased transparency and traceability and could also be of particular interest to other relevant authorities for whom the specific water reuse has implications.
Amendment 68 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) In order to adapt the existing minimum requirements and the key risk management tasks to scientific and technical progress, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be delegated to the Commission to amend the minimum requirements and the key risk management tasks, without compromising the scope for reusing properly treated waste water. Moreover, in order to ensure a high level of protection of the environment and human health, the Commission should also be able to adopt delegated acts supplementing the key risk management tasks by laying down technical specifications. It is of particular importance that the Commission carries out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level, and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the Interinstitutional Agreement of 13 April 2016 on Better Law-Making37. In particular, to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts, the European Parliament and the Council receive all documents at the same time as Member States' experts, and their experts systematically have access to meetings of Commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts. _________________ 37 OJ L 123, 12.5.2016, p. 1. OJ L 123, 12.5.2016, p. 1.
Amendment 72 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) Competent authorities should verify compliance of the reclaimed water with the conditions set out in the permit. In cases of non-compliance, they should require the reclamation plant operator to take the necessary measures to ensure compliance. The operators of reclamation plants should immediately suspend any supply of the reclaimed water when non-compliance causes a significant risk to the environment or to human health. The competent authorities should work closely with farmers in order to facilitate the reuse of reclaimed water.
Amendment 79 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25 a (new)
Recital 25 a (new)
(25a) With a view to developing and promoting the reuse of properly treated waste water as much as possible, the European Union must support research and development in this area through the Horizon Europe programme in order to bring about a significant improvement in the reliability of properly treated waste water and in viable use methods.
Amendment 80 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25 b (new)
Recital 25 b (new)
(25b) This Regulation seeks to encourage the sustainable use of water. With that aim in view, the Commission should undertake to use Union programmes, including the LIFE Programme, to support local initiatives involving the reuse of properly treated waste water.
Amendment 84 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article premier – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article premier – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. This Regulation shall seek to encourage users of large quantities of water, including farmers, to develop sustainable water use practices which save water.
Amendment 88 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article premier – paragraph 2 b (new)
Article premier – paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. This Regulation shall seek to make possible the deployment of water use solutions which serve to to address climate-change issues.
Amendment 107 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 a (new)
Article 4 a (new)
Article 4a Responsibility for water quality in the context of the waste water reuse process 1. The competent authorities shall oversee the transport of properly treated waste water intended for reuse to the point of access to the user's private network, where the final compliance point is situated, and shall assume responsibility for the quality of that water for 48 hours after the water has reached the consumer's private network. 2. If, for economic, climate-related or organisational reasons, the final user takes steps to store the water for more than 48 hours after it reached the private network, he or she shall assume responsibility for its quality,
Amendment 116 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
2. The reclamation plant operator shall draw-up a Water Reuse Risk Management Plan based on the key risk management tasks set out in Annex II. The Water Reuse Risk Management Plan shall propose any additional requirements to those specified in Annex I necessary to further mitigate any risks, and shall, inter alia, identify hazards, risks and appropriate preventive measures. It shall inform the final user as soon as sufficient information has been collected.
Amendment 119 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. In the case referred to in Article 4a(3) where the final user is responsible for the quality of the water, he must, in order to rule out the presence of unauthorised substances covered by Annex I to this Regulation, take the following preventive measures: (a) take and continue taking proportionate and appropriate measures to identify the risks of contamination by unauthorised substances or values as referred to in Annex I, Section 2, Tables 2 and 4 of this Regulation, in particular systematic identification of the critical stages in the procedure; (b) take and continue taking proportionate and appropriate measures to rule out risks of contamination by unauthorised substances or values; (c) regularly review and adapt these measures.
Amendment 120 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 b (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. If an operator suspects that the water stored as provided for in Article 4a(3) does not meet or no longer meets the minimum requirements laid down in this Regulation, he shall be required to: (a) check whether the suspicion can be substantiated; (b) if the suspicion is substantiated or cannot be allayed, immediately inform the competent authority concerned and provide, if appropriate, all the information available; (c) if the stored water in question has previously been used, not to put his produce on the market, unless the suspicion can be allayed; (d) cooperate fully with the competent authority concerned in order to verify and determine the grounds for suspicion and the possible presence of unauthorised substances or values as referred to in Annex I, Section 2, Tables 2 and 4 of this Regulation.
Amendment 121 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) The water resources of the Union are increasingly coming under pressure, leading to water scarcity and quality deterioration. In particular, climate change, unpredictable weather patterns and drought are contributing significantly to the strain on the availability of freshwater, arising from urban development and agriculture.
Amendment 127 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 a (new)
Article 6 a (new)
Article 6a 4. If the type of crop to be irrigated is to be marketed in several different forms and falls into several different treated water quality classes, the reclamation plant operator shall be required to provide the farmer with water in the highest of the quality classes concerned.
Amendment 134 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
(4a) The European Parliament resolution of 9 October 2008 on addressing the challenge of water scarcity and droughts in the European Union1a recalls that a demand-side approach should be preferred when managing water resources and takes the view that the Union should adopt a holistic approach when managing water resources, combining measures of demand management, measures to optimise existing resources within the water cycle, and measures to create new resources, and that the approach needs to integrate environmental, social and economic considerations. __________________ 1a 2008/2074 (INI)
Amendment 137 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) Reuse of appropriately treated waste water, for example from urban waste water treatment plants or industrial installations, is considered to have a lower environmental impact than other alternative water supply methods, such as water transfers or desalination, but such reuse only occurs to a limited extent in the Union. This appears to be partly due to the significant cost of waste water reuse systems and the lack of common Union environmental or health standards for water reuse, and, as regards in particular agricultural products, the potential obstacles to the free movement of such products irrigated with reclaimused water.
Amendment 138 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) Reuse of appropriately treated waste water, for example from urban waste water treatment plants or industrial installations, is considered to have a lower environmental impact than other alternative water supply methods, such as water transfers or desalination, but such reuse only occurs to a limited extent in the Union. This appears to be partly due to the significant cost of reclaimed water projects and the lack of common Union environmental or health standards for water reuse, and, as regards in particular agricultural products, the potential obstacles to the free movement of such products irrigated with reclaimed water.
Amendment 138 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2
2. In the event of non-compliance, the competent authority shall require the reclamation plant operator to take any necessary measures to restore compliance without delay and inform final users who may be affected of the situation.
Amendment 142 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
(6a) Member States should carry out information campaigns to make potential end users and citizens aware of the need to use that type of water as part of a circular economy approach.
Amendment 142 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. In accordance with Regulation (EC) No 852/2004 laying down general rules applicable to operators in the food sector, which covers the production, processing, distribution and marketing of foodstuffs intended for human consumption, the competent authorities must inform the user of the maximum nutrient content of the properly treated waste water supplied, so that the farmer can satisfy himself that it is consistent with the nutrient levels laid down by the relevant EU rules.
Amendment 143 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6 b (new)
Recital 6 b (new)
(6b) To ensure effective use of treated urban waste water, farmers must be kept informed so that they use reused water correctly on crops for which the quality of the water used has no public health implications, as not all reused water is good for every crop.
Amendment 146 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) HEquivalent health standards in relation to food hygiene for agricultural products irrigated with reclaimed water can be achieved across the European Union only if quality requirements for reclaimed water destined for agricultural irrigation do not differ significantly in Member States. Harmonisation of requirements will also contribute to the efficient functioning of the internal market in relation to such products. It is therefore appropriate to introduce minimum harmonisation by setting minimum requirements for water quality and monitoring. Those minimum requirements should consist of minimum parameters for reclaimed water and other stricter or additional quality requirements imposed, if necessary, by competent authorities together with any relevant preventive measures. In order to identify stricter or additional requirements for water quality, the reclamation plant operatorsentities responsible for the water reuse project should performdefine key risk management tasks to be performed by reclamation facility operators and users of reclaimed water. The parameters are based on the technical report of the Commission Joint Research Centre and reflect the international standards on water reuse.
Amendment 149 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2
Article 17 – paragraph 2
It shall apply from ... [onetwo years after the date of entry into force of this Regulation].
Amendment 150 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) Health standards in relation to food hygiene for agricultural products irrigated with reclaimused water can be achieved only if quality requirements for reclaimed water destined for agricultural irrigation do not differ significantly in Member States. Harmonisation of requirements will also contribute to the efficient functioning of the internal market in relation to such products. It is therefore appropriate to introduce minimum harmonisation by setting minimum requirements for water quality and monitoring. Those minimum requirements should consist of minimum parameters for reclaimused water and other stricter or additional quality requirements imposed, if necessary, by competent authorities together with any relevant preventive measures. In order to identify stricter or additional requirements for water quality, the reclamation plant operators should perform key risk management tasks. The parameters are based on the technical report of the Commission Joint Research Centre and reflect the international standards on water reuse.
Amendment 153 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7a) Water quality requirements should take account of scientific progress, in particular as regards tests for micropollutants and new ‘emerging’ substances, in order to protect the environment and public health.
Amendment 159 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) Risk management should comprise identifying and managing risks in a proactive way and incorporate the concept of producing reclaimed water of a quality required for particular uses. The risk assessment should be based on key risk management tasks and should identify any additional water quality requirements necessary to ensure sufficient protection of the environment, human and animal health. Risk management should be a responsibility shared among all the parties involved in a water reuse project; the distribution of these responsibilities and the role of each of the parties involved should be clearly specified.
Amendment 163 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) Risk management should comprise identifying and managing risks in a proactive way and incorporate the concept of producing reclaimused water of a quality required for particular uses. The risk assessment should be based on key risk management tasks and should identify any additional water quality requirements necessary to ensure sufficient protection of the environment, human and animal health.
Amendment 165 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) In order to effectively protect the environment and, human health and soil quality, reclamation plant operators shouldand the competent authorities shall be primarily responsible for the quality of reclaimed water. For the purposes of compliance with the minimum requirements and any additional conditions, set by the competent authority, reclamation plant operators should monitor the quality of reclaimed waterTo guarantee end users, and in particular farmers, water of a quality consistent with the parameters set, reclamation plant operators should monitor the quality of reused water in accordance with the minimum requirements and any additional conditions set by the competent authority. It is therefore appropriate to establish the minimum requirements for monitoring, consisting of the frequencies of the routine monitoring and the timing and performance targets for validation monitoring. Certain requirements for routine monitoring are specified in accordance with Directive 91/271/EEC.
Amendment 172 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) It is necessary to ensure the safe use of reclaimused water, thereby encouraging the development of water reuse at Union level, encouraging EU farmers in particular to adopt this practice and enhancing public confidence in it. Supply of reclaimycled water for particular uses should therefore only be permitted on the basis of a permit, granted by competent authorities of Member States. In order to ensure harmonised approach at Union level, traceability and transparency, the substantive rules for that permit should be laid down at the Union level. However, the details of the procedures for granting permits should be determined by Member States, whose competent authorities are themselves responsible for assessing the risks linked to water reuse. Member States should be able to apply existing procedures for granting permits which should be adapted to take account of the requirements introduced by this Regulation.
Amendment 173 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) It is necessary to ensure the safe use of reclaimed water, thereby encouraging water reuse at Union level and enhancing public confidence in it. Supply of reclaimed waterWater reuse for particular uses should therefore only be permitted on the basis of a permit, granted by competent authorities of Member States. In order to ensure harmonised approach at Union level, traceability and transparency, the substantive rules for that permit should be laid down at the Union level. However, the details of the procedures for granting permits should be determined by Member States, whose competent authorities are themselves responsible for assessing the risks linked to water reuse. Member States should be able to apply existing procedures for granting permits which should be adapted to take account of the requirements introduced by this Regulation.
Amendment 180 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) The provisions of this Regulation are complementary to the requirements of other Union legislation, in particular with regard to possible health and environmental risks. In order to ensure a holistic approach to addressing possible human and animal health, and environmental risks, the reclamation plant operators, when applicable, and the competent authorities should therefore take into account the requirements laid down in other relevant Union legislation, in particular Council Directives 86/278/EEC, 91/676/EEC20 and 98/83/EC21, Directives 91/271/EEC and 2000/60/EC, Regulations (EC) No 178/200222, (EC) No 852/200423, (EC) No 183/200524, (EC) No 396/200525 and (EC) 1069/200926 of the European Parliament and of the Council, Directives 2006/7/EC27, 2006/118/EC28, 2008/105/EC29 and 2011/92/EU30 of the European Parliament and of the Council, Commission Regulations (EC) No 2073/200531, (EC) No 1881/200632 and (EC) 142/201133. __________________ 20 Council Directive 91/676/EEC of 12 December 1991 concerning the protection of waters against pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural sources (OJ L 375, 31.12.1991, p. 1-8). 21 Council Directive 98/83/EC of 3 November 1998 on the quality of water intended for human consumption (OJ L 330, 5.12.1998, p. 32). 22 Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 January 2002 laying down the general principles and requirements of food law, establishing the European Food Safety Authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety (OJ L 31, 1.2.2002, p. 1). 23 Regulation (EC) No 852/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 on the hygiene of foodstuffs (OJ L 139, 30.4.2004, p. 1). 24 Regulation (EC) 183/2005 of the European Parliament and the Council of 12 January 2005 laying down requirements for feed hygiene (OJ L 35, 8.2.2005, p. 1). 25 Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 February 2005 on maximum residue levels of pesticides in or on food and feed of plant and animal origin and amending Council Directive 91/414/EEC (OJ L 70, 16.3.2005, p. 1) 26 Regulation (EC) No 1069/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 laying down health rules as regards animal by-products and derived products not intended for human consumption and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 (Animal by-products Regulation) (OJ L 300, 14.11.2009, p. 1) 27 Directive 2006/7/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 February 2006 concerning the management of bathing water quality and repealing Directive 76/160/EEC (OJ L 64, 4.3.2006, p. 37) 28 Directive 2006/118/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2006 on the protection of groundwater against pollution and deterioration (OJ L 372, 27.12.2006, p. 19). 29 Directive 2008/105/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 on environmental quality standards in the field of water policy, amending and subsequently repealing Council Directives 82/176/EEC, 83/513/EEC, 84/156/EEC, 84/491/EEC, 86/280/EEC and amending Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 348, 24.12.2008, p. 84). 30 Directive 2011/92/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 December 2011 on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment (OJ L 26, 28.1.2012, p. 1). 31 Commission Regulation (EC) No 2073/2005 of 15 November 2005 on microbiological criteria for foodstuffs (OJ L338 22.12.2005, p.1) 32 Commission Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 of 19 December 2006 setting maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs (OJ L 364, 20.12.2006, p. 5) 33 Commission Regulation (EU) No 142/2011 of 25 February 2011 implementing Regulation (EC) No 1069/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down health rules as regards animal by-products and derived products not intended for human consumption and implementing Council Directive 97/78/EC as regards certain samples and items exempt from veterinary checks at the border under that Directive Text with EEA relevance (OJ L 54, 26.2.2011, p. 1)
Amendment 186 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) Regulation (EC) 852/2004 lays down general rules for food business operators and covers the production, processing, distribution and placing on the market of food intended for human consumption. That Regulation addresses the health quality of food and one of its main principles is that the primary responsibility for food safety is borne by the food business operator. That Regulation is also subject to detailed guidance, of particular relevance being the Commission Notice on guidance document on addressing microbiological risks in fresh fruits and vegetables at primary production through good hygiene (2017/C 163/01). The performance targets for reclaimycled water laid down in this Regulation do not preclude food business operators from obtaining the water quality required to comply with Regulation 852/2004 using at a subsequent stage several water treatment options alone or in combination with other non-treatment options. Farmers’ responsibility for the quality of their products notwithstanding, the competent authorities should be given the task of assessing the risks and dangers linked to the use of reused water.
Amendment 187 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) In order to encourage confidence in water reuse, information should be provided to the public. Making available of information on water reuse should allow for increased transparency and traceability and could also be of particular interest to other relevant authorities for whom the specific water reuse has implications. f the Union’s targets for the sparing use of resources are to be met, making consumers aware of their responsibilities is also important. It would be necessary, first of all, to review practices involving the use of natural resources, with the aim of achieving savings. In order to encourage confidence in water reuse and secure consumer acceptance of this sustainable practice, information should be provided to the public. Making available of information on water reuse should allow for increased transparency and traceability and could also be of particular interest to other relevant authorities for whom the specific water reuse has implications. In order to encourage water reuse, Member States should ensure the development of communication strategies that are specific, active and adapted to the different parties, to ensure that they are all aware of the urban water cycle, the need to reuse water and its benefits, thereby promoting stakeholder acceptance and involvement.
Amendment 196 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) In order to adapt the existing minimum requirements and the key risk management tasks to scientific and technical progress, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be delegated to the Commission to amend the minimum requirements and the key risk management tasks, without compromising the scope for reusing properly treated waste water. Moreover, in order to ensure a high level of protection of the environment and human health, the Commission should also be able to adopt delegated acts supplementing the key risk management tasks by laying down technical specifications. It is of particular importance that the Commission carries out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level, and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the Interinstitutional Agreement of 13 April 2016 on Better Law-Making37. In particular, to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts, the European Parliament and the Council receive all documents at the same time as Member States’ experts, and their experts systematically have access to meetings of Commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts. __________________ 37 JO L 123 du 12.5.2016, p. 1. JO L 123 du 12.5.2016, p. 1.
Amendment 199 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) Competent authorities should verify compliance of the reclaimused water with the conditions set out in the permit. In cases of non-compliance, they should require the reclamation plant operator to take the necessary measures to ensure compliance. The operators of reclamation plants should immediately suspend any supply of the reclaimycled water when non-compliance causes a significant risk to the environment or to human health. The competent authorities should work closely with end users in order to facilitate the reuse of properly treated water.
Amendment 201 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) Competent authorities should verify compliance of the reclaimed water with the conditions set out in the permit. In cases of non-compliance, they should require the reclamation plantfacility operator to take the necessary measures to ensure compliance. The operators of reclamation plantfacilities should immediately suspend any supply of the reclaimed water when non-compliance causes a significant risk to the environment or to human health.
Amendment 208 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25 a (new)
Recital 25 a (new)
(25a) With a view to developing and promoting the reuse of treated waste water as much as possible, the European Union must support research and development in this area through the Horizon Europe programme in order to bring about a significant improvement in the reliability of properly reclaimed water and in viable use methods.
Amendment 209 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25 a (new)
Recital 25 a (new)
(25a) With a view to developing and promoting the reuse of properly treated waste water as much as possible, the European Union should support research and development in this area through the Horizon Europe programme in order to bring about viable use methods.
Amendment 210 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25 a (new)
Recital 25 a (new)
(25a) To protect the environment and human health effectively, Member States, in cooperation with stakeholders, should introduce checks on soil quality in the short, medium and long term.
Amendment 211 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25 b (new)
Recital 25 b (new)
(25b) This Regulation seeks to encourage the sustainable use of water. With that aim in view, the Commission should undertake to use Union programmes, including the LIFE Programme, to support local initiatives involving the reuse of properly treated waste water.
Amendment 216 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. This Regulation lays down minimum requirements for reclaimed water quality and monitoring and the obligation to carry out specified key risk management tasks, for the safe reuse of treated urban waste water in the context of integrated water management.
Amendment 220 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 2
2. The purpose of this Regulation is to guarantee that reclaimed water reuse is safe for its intended use, thereby ensuring a high level of protection of human and animal health and the environment, addressing water scarcity and the resulting pressure on water resources in a coordinated way throughout the Union, thus also contributing to the transition to a circular economy, ensuring long-term competitiveness of the Union and the efficient functioning of the internal market.
Amendment 226 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article premier – paragraph 2
Article premier – paragraph 2
2. The purpose of this Regulation is to guarantee that reclaimused water is safe for its intended use, thereby ensuring a high level of protection of human and animal health and the environment, addressing water scarcity and the resulting pressure on water resources in a coordinated way throughout the Union, thus also contributing to the efficient functioning of the internal market.
Amendment 228 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Amendment 230 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article premier – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article premier – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. This Regulation shall seek to encourage users of large quantities of water, including farmers, to develop sustainable water use practices which save water.
Amendment 231 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. This Regulation shall seek to encourage users of large quantities of water to develop sustainable, water use practices which save water, and to make possible the deployment of water use solutions which serve to address climate- change issues.
Amendment 232 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article premier – paragraph 2 b (new)
Article premier – paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. This Regulation shall seek to make possible the deployment of water use solutions which serve to address climate- change issues.
Amendment 236 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1
This Regulation shall apply to reclaimused water destined for a use specified in section 1 of Annex I.
Amendment 239 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
2a. “entity responsible for the water reuse project” means a natural or legal entity who takes the responsibility of the water reuse project.
Amendment 240 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 b (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 b (new)
2b. “water reuse project” means the project that has the objective to implement water reuse in a certain territory;
Amendment 244 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 3
3. ‘end-user’ means a natural or legal person or a public or private entity who uses reclaimed water; for its intended use.
Amendment 245 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 3
3. ‘end-user’ means a natural or legal person who uses reclaimused water;
Amendment 254 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 5
5. ‘reclaimed water’ means urban waste water that has been treated in compliance with the requirements set out in Directive 91/271/EEC and which results from further treatment in a reclamation plantfacility that makes its quality suitable for the use it is intended for;
Amendment 258 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 5
5. ‘reclaimused water’ means urban waste water that has been treated in compliance with the requirements set out in Directive 91/271/EEC and which results from further treatment in a reclamation plant;
Amendment 263 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 6
6. ‘reclamation plant’ meansfacility’ means a part of an urban waste water treatment plant or other plantfacility that further treats urban waste water previously treated according to and complying with the requirements set out in Directive 91/271/EEC in order to produce reclaimed water that is fit for a use specified in section 1 of Annex I to this Regulation;
Amendment 269 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 7
7. ‘reclamation plantfacility operator’ means a natural or legal person who operates or controls a reclamation plant;facility; (Horizontal amendment. This amendment applies throughout the text)
Amendment 272 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 7 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 7 a (new)
7a. “users’ storage and distribution infrastructure” means the set of facilities aimed to store and distribute reclaimed water from the point of delivery to the place of use by the user.
Amendment 275 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 7 b (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 7 b (new)
7b. “Water reuse infrastructure” means the group of reclamation facility, storage and distribution infrastructure both on the reclamation facility side and the user side;
Amendment 276 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 7 c (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 7 c (new)
7c. “place of use” means the area or facility where the reclaimed water supplied is used.
Amendment 279 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 11 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 11 a (new)
11a. ‘Point of compliance’ means the point where reused water is checked, at which reclamation plant operators shall ensure that water quality complies with the parameters laid down in this Regulation. The point of compliance shall be located - up to the end of the irrigation process if the water is to be used immediately and not stored; - at the entrance to the end-user’s property if the water is to be used at a later stage and will be stored;
Amendment 283 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 11 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 11 a (new)
11a. ‘micropollutant’ means an undesirable substance detectable in the environment at a very low concentration, as referred to in Annex VIII to Directive 2000/60/EC.
Amendment 294 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Reclamation plant operators shall ensure that reclaimused water destined for a use specified in section 1 of Annex I, shall, at the outlet of the reclamation plant (point of compliance), comply with the following:
Amendment 301 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) any additional conditions that fall under their scope of responsibility set by the competent authority in the relevant permit pursuant to points (b) and (c) of Article 7(3), as regards water quality.
Amendment 304 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. In order to ensure compliance with the requirements and conditions referred to in paragraph 1, the reclamation plantfacility operator shall monitor water quality in accordance with the following:
Amendment 306 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) any additional conditions that fall under their scope of responsibility set by the competent authority in the relevant permit pursuant to points (b) and (c) of Article 7(3), as regards monitoring.
Amendment 310 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 a (new)
Article 4 a (new)
Article 4a Responsibility for water quality in the context of the waste water reuse process 1. The reclamation plant operator shall oversee the transport of properly treated waste water intended for reuse to the point of compliance. That operator shall assume responsibility for the quality of that water until the end of the irrigation process in cases where the end user will immediately use all the reused water. 2. The farmer shall assume responsibility for the quality of reused water from the point of compliance.
Amendment 313 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. For the purposes of producing and supplying reclaimed water risk management shall be undertaken by the reclamation plant operatorensuring safe reclaimed water production, supply and use, a risk management shall be undertaken by the entity responsible for the water reuse project, in consultoperation with the following actors:
Amendment 317 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. For the purposes of producing and supplying reclaimused water risk management shall be undertaken by the reclamation plant operator in consultation with the following actors:
Amendment 318 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the operator of the urban waste water treatment plant(s) supplying a reclamation plant with waterfacility with treated waste water according to the quality requirements in Directive 91/271/EEC, if different from the reclamation plantfacility operator;
Amendment 335 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
2. The reclamation plant operatorentity responsible for the water reuse project shall draw-up a Water Reuse Risk Management Plan based on the key risk management tasks set out in Annex II. The Water Reuse Risk Management Plan shall propose any additional requirements to those specified in Annex I necessary to further mitigate any risks, and shall, inter alia, identify hazards, risks and appropriate preventive measures in the water reuse project, in coordination with all parties involved and establishing their responsibilities. The entity responsible for the water reuse project shall inform the user as soon as sufficient information has been collected.
Amendment 336 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
2. The reclamation plant operator shall draw-up a Water Reuse Risk Management Plan based on the key risk management tasks set out in Annex II. Tcompetent authority shall, as part of the authorisation process for the Wwater Rreuse Risk Management Plan shallplan, propose any additional requirements to those specified in Annex I necessary to further mitigate any risks, and shall, inter alia, identify hazards, risks and appropriate preventive measures while monitoring costs arising from the measures. The reclamation plant operator shall refer to the risk assessment drawn up by the competent authority when drawing up a Water Reuse Risk Management Plan based on the key risk management tasks set out in Annex II.
Amendment 341 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. If an end user suspects that the water stored as provided for in Article 4a(2) does not meet or no longer meets the minimum requirements laid down in this Regulation, he shall be required to: (a) inform immediately the health authority concerned and provide, if appropriate, all information available; (b) cooperate fully with the competent authority concerned in order to verify and determine the grounds for suspicion and the possible presence of unauthorised substances or values as referred to in Annex I, Section 2, Tables 2 and 4 of this Regulation.
Amendment 343 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – title
Article 6 – title
Amendment 344 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – title
Article 6 – title
Application for a permit to supply reclaimed waterfor water reuse
Amendment 346 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
1. Any supplywater reuse project for a use specified in section 1 of Annex I, shall be subject to a permit. Any user of reclaimed water destined for aaccording to the use specified in section 1 of Annex I, shall be subject togranted a permit of use.
Amendment 347 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
1. Any supply of reclaimused water destined for a use specified in section 1 of Annex I, shall be subject to a permit.
Amendment 350 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2
2. An operatorentity responsible for a water reuse project shall submit an application for the permit referred to in paragraph 1, or for a modification of an existing permit to the competent authority of the Member State in which the reclamation plant operateswater reuse project is implemented or is planned to operabe implemented.
Amendment 355 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 6 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) a description of how the reclamation plantfacility operator will comply with the minimum requirements for water quality and monitoring set out in section 2 of Annex I;
Amendment 357 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3 – point c
Article 6 – paragraph 3 – point c
(c) a description of how the reclamation plantfacility operator will comply with the additional requirements proposed in the Water Reuse Risk Management Plan.
Amendment 362 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new)
(ca) a description of how the user will comply with the additional requirements proposed in the Water Reuse Risk Management Plan from the delivery point of reclaimed water until its use;
Amendment 368 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 2
2. The competent authority shall decide within 3 months from the receipt of the complete application as referred to in point (a) of Article 6(3) whether to grant the permits. Where the competent authority needs more time due to the complexity of the application, it shall inform the applicant thereof, indicate the expected date of granting the permit and provide reasons for the extension.
Amendment 373 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Amendment 374 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3 b (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Where the competent authority decides to grant a permit of use, it shall determine the conditions applicable in relation to maintain the quality of the water after the point of compliance.
Amendment 375 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 4
Article 7 – paragraph 4
4. The permits shall be reviewed regularly and at least every five years and, if necessary, modified.
Amendment 379 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. The competent authority shall verify compliance of the reclaimused water with the conditions set out in the permit, at the point of compliance. The compliance check shall be performed using the following means:
Amendment 382 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2
2. In the event of non-compliance, the competent authority shall require the reclamation plant operator to take any necessary measures to restore compliance without delay and inform immediately the final users affected of the situation.
Amendment 383 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2
2. In the event of non-compliance of the quality of reclaimed water to be supplied, the competent authority shall require the reclamation plantfacility operator to take any necessary measures to restore compliance without delay.
Amendment 386 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3
Article 8 – paragraph 3
3. Where non-compliance causes a significant risk to the environment or to human health, the reclamation plantfacility operator shall immediately suspend any further supply of the reclaimed water until the competent authority determines that compliance has been restored, and inform the users who may be affected.
Amendment 387 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3
Article 8 – paragraph 3
3. Where non-compliance causes a significant risk to the environment or to human health, the reclamation plant operator shall immediately suspend any further supply of the reclaimused water until the competent authority determines that compliance has been restored.
Amendment 389 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 4
Article 8 – paragraph 4
4. If an incident affecting compliance with the permit’s conditions occurs, the reclamation plantfacility operator shall immediately inform the competent authority and the end-user(s) which may be potentially affected, and communicate to the competent authority the information necessary for assessing the impacts of such an incident.
Amendment 393 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 4 b (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. In the event of non-compliance of the minimum requirements of quality of reclaimed water, the competent authority shall require the user(s) to suspend the use of reclaimed water.
Amendment 394 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 a (new)
Article 9 a (new)
Article 9a Information 1. Member States shall set up information campaigns to make potential end users and citizens aware of the use of that type of water as part of a circular economy approach. 2. Member States shall set up information campaigns for farmers to ensure optimal use of this water on crops and thereby avoid any adverse health or environmental effects.
Amendment 397 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the quantity and the quality of the reclaimused water supplied in accordance with this Regulation;
Amendment 399 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the percentage of the reclaimused water in the Member State supplied in accordance with this Regulation compared to the total amount of treated urban waste water;
Amendment 401 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. In accordance with Regulation (EC) No 852/2004 laying down general rules applicable to operators in the food sector, which covers the production, processing, distribution and marketing of foodstuffs intended for human consumption, the reclamation plant operator shall inform the user of the maximum nutrient content of the properly treated waste water supplied, so the end user may satisfy himself that it is consistent with the nutrient levels laid down in the relevant EU standards.
Amendment 403 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Member States shall ensure the development of communication strategies that are specific, active and adapted to different parties, to promote stakeholders acceptance and involvement in water reuse projects.
Amendment 406 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) set up and publish by … [threfive years after the date of entry into force of this Regulation], and update every 6 years thereafter, a data set containing information on the outcome of the compliance check performed in accordance with Article 8(1) and other information to be made available online to the public in accordance with Article 10;
Amendment 412 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1
Article 16 – paragraph 1
Member States shall lay down the rules on penalties applicable to infringements of this Regulation and shall take all measures necessary to ensure that they are implemented. The penalties provided for shall be effective, proportionate and dissuasive. Member States shall, by … [threfive years after the date of entry into force of this Regulation], notify the Commission of those rules and of those measures and shall notify it of any subsequent amendment affecting them.
Amendment 416 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2
Article 17 – paragraph 2
It shall apply from ... [onthree years after the date of entry into force of this Regulation].
Amendment 418 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2
Article 17 – paragraph 2
It shall apply from ... [onetwo years after the date of entry into force of this Regulation].
Amendment 425 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – point 2.1 – introductory part
Annex I – part 2 – point 2.1 – introductory part
2.1 Minimum requirements applicable to reclaimused water destined to be used for agricultural irrigation
Amendment 427 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1
Annex I – part 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1
The classes of reclaimused water quality and the allowed use and irrigation methods for each class are set out in Table 1. The minimum requirements for water quality are set out in point (a), Table 2. The minimum frequencies and performance targets for monitoring the reclaimycled water are set out in point (b), Table 3 (routine monitoring) and Table 4 (validation monitoring).
Amendment 428 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – point 2.1 – subheading 1
Annex I – part 2 – point 2.1 – subheading 1
Table 1 Classes of reclaimused water quality and allowed agricultural use and irrigation method
Amendment 429 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – point 2.1 – point a – subheading 1
Annex I – part 2 – point 2.1 – point a – subheading 1
Minimum reclaimed water Crop category Irrigation method quality class A All food crops, including All irrigation methods root crops consumed raw and food crops where the edible part is in direct contact with reclaimed water B Food crops consumed raw All irrigation methods where the edible part is C produced above ground Only irrigation methods and is not in direct contact that do not lead to direct with reclaimed water, contact between the crop processed food crops and Drip irrigation* onlyand the reclaimed water. non-food crops including For example, drip crops to feed milk- or irrigation. meat-producing animals D Industrial, energy, and All irrigation methods seeded crops
Amendment 432 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – point 2.1 – point a – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Annex I – part 2 – point 2.1 – point a – paragraph 1 – introductory part
The reclaimycled water will be considered compliant with the requirements set out in Table 2 if the measurements meet all of the following criteria:
Amendment 434 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – point 2.1 – point b – paragraph 1
Annex I – part 2 – point 2.1 – point b – paragraph 1
Reclamation plantfacility operators shall perform routine monitoring to verify that the reclaimed water is complying with the minimum water quality requirements set out in point (a). The routine monitoring shall be included in the verification procedures of the water reuse systemproject.
Amendment 435 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – point 2.1 – point b – paragraph 1
Annex I – part 2 – point 2.1 – point b – paragraph 1
Reclamation plant operators shall perform routine monitoring to verify that the reclaimycled water is complying with the minimum water quality requirements set out in point (a). The routine monitoring shall be included in the verification procedures of the water reuse system.
Amendment 436 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – point 2.1 – point b – subheading 1
Annex I – part 2 – point 2.1 – point b – subheading 1
Table 3 Minimum frequencies for routine monitoring of reclaimycled water for agricultural irrigation
Amendment 439 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – point 2.1 – point b – paragraph 2
Annex I – part 2 – point 2.1 – point b – paragraph 2
Validation monitoring has to be performed before the reclamation plantfacility is put into operation, when equipment is upgraded, and when new equipment or processes are added.
Amendment 442 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – point 2.1 – point b – paragraph 3
Annex I – part 2 – point 2.1 – point b – paragraph 3
Validation monitoring shall be performed for the most stringent reclaimycled water quality class, Class A, to assess that the performance targets (log10 reduction) are complied with. Validation monitoring entails the monitoring of the indicator microorganisms associated to each group of pathogens (bacteria, virus and protozoa). The indicator microorganisms selected are E. coli for pathogenic bacteria, F-specific coliphages, somatic coliphages or coliphages for pathogenic viruses, and Clostridium perfringens spores or spore- forming sulfate-reducing bacteria for protozoa. Performance targets (log10 reduction) for the validation monitoring for the selected indicator microorganisms are set out in Table 4 and shall be met at the outlet of the reclamation plant (point of compliance), considering the concentrations of the raw waste water effluent entering the urban waste water treatment plant.
Amendment 445 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – point 2.1 – point b – subheading 2
Annex I – part 2 – point 2.1 – point b – subheading 2
Table 4 – Validation monitoring of reclaimycled water for agricultural irrigation
Amendment 454 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 1
Annex II – point 1
1. Describe the water reuse system, from the waste water entering the urban waste water treatment plant to the point of use, including the sources of waste water, the treatment steps and technologies at the reclamation plant, the supply and storage infrastructure, the intended use, the place of use, and the quantities of reclaimycled water to be supplied. The aim of this task is to provide a detailed description of the entire water reuse system.
Amendment 466 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 5 – introductory part
Annex II – point 5 – introductory part
5. When the competent authority considers it necessary and appropriate to ensure sufficient protection of the environment and human health, specify requirements for water quality and monitoring that are additional to and/or stricter than those specified in Annex I.
Amendment 476 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 7
Annex II – point 7
7. Ensure that adequate quality control systems and procedures are in place, including monitoring of the reclaimycled water for relevant parameters, and that adequate maintenance programmes for equipment are established.