2022/0345(COD) | [ParlTrack]

Proposal for a directive
Annex I – Section D – Point 3 – Table - Row 1

— 1000 to 94 999 One sample per month p.e.:

Amendment 1392 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex I – Section D – Point 3 – Table - Row 2

— 105 000 to 49 999 p. Two samples per month p. e.: For micro-pollutants, one sample per month

Amendment 1393 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex I – Section D – Point 3 – Table - Row 2

— 10 000 to 49 999 ~~Two~~One samples per month p. e.: For micro-pollutants, one sample per three month s

Amendment 1394 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex I – Section D – Point 3 – Table - Row 3

— 50 000 to 99 One sample per two weeks. 999 p.e. : For micro-pollutants, ~~two~~one samples per ~~week~~ two months

Amendment 1395 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex I – Section D – Point 3 – Table - Row 4

— 100 000 p.e. or One sample per ~~day~~week over: For micro-pollutants~~, two~~ one samples per ~~week~~ month

Amendment 1396 #

Alessandra MORETTI

Proposal for a directive
Annex I – Section D – Table 1

Table 1:Requirements for discharges from urban waste water treatment plants subject to Articles 64 of the Directive. The values for concentration or for the percentage of reduction shall apply. Parameters Concentration Minimum Reference method of percentage of measurement reduction[1] Biochemical 25 mg/l O22 70-90 Homogenized, unfiltered, oxygen demand 40 under Article 4 undecanted sample. (BOD5 at 20 °C) (2) Determination of dissolved without oxygen before and after fiveday nitrification2 ~~(see~~ incubation at 20 °C ± 1 °C, (see Note 1) in complete darkness. Addition of a nitrification inhibitor Chemical oxygen 125 mg/l O22 75 75 Homogenized, unfiltered, demand (COD) undecanted sample Potassium (See Note 2) dichromate Total Organic 37 mg/l 75 75 EN 1484 Carbon (See Note 2) Total suspended 35 mg/l3 (see Note 3) 904 (see Note 3) 1 2. Filtering of a solids representative sample through a 0,45 μm filter membrane. Drying at 105 °C and weighing 23. Centrifuging of a representative sample (for at least five mins with mean acceleration of 2800 to 3200 g), drying at 105 °C and ~~weighing  new~~ weighing E. coli (See note 4) (See note 4) EN ISO 9308-2, EN ISO 9308-3, or alternative approved methods. Note 1: The parameter can be replaced by another parameter: total organic carbon (TOC) or total oxygen demand (TOD) if a relationship can be established between BOD5 and the substitute parameter. Note 2: Member States shall measure either the Chemical oxygen demand (COD) or the Total Organic Carbon. Note 3: This requirement is optional. Note 34: ~~This~~Minimum requirement ~~is optional.~~ s to concentration and percentage reduction will be established in a delegated act adopted by the Commission in accordance with Article 6 (2bis) by (12 months after the entry into force of the Directive).

Amendment 1397 #

Christian DOLESCHAL, Christine SCHNEIDER, Jens GIESEKE, Sabine VERHEYEN, Angelika NIEBLER, Norbert LINS

Proposal for a directive
Annex I – Table 2 - Row 2

Total 2 90 Molecular absorption phosphorus spectrophotometry 0,5 mg/L (from 100 000 p.e.) 1 mg/L (10 000 to 100 000 p.e.)

Amendment 1399 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex I - Table 2 - Row 2

Total 2 905 Molecular absorption phosphorus spectrophotometry or 0,5 mg/L equivalent digital on- line sensor measurement.

Amendment 1400 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex I - Table 2 - Row 2

Total 2 1 mg/L 90 Molecular absorption phosphorus spectrophotometry ~~0,5 mg/L~~

Amendment 1402 #

Christian DOLESCHAL, Christine SCHNEIDER, Jens GIESEKE, Sabine VERHEYEN, Angelika NIEBLER, Norbert LINS

Proposal for a directive
Annex I – Section 1 - table 1

Total nitrogen 6 mg/L (from 100 000 85 Molecular absorption p.e.) spectrophotometry 10 mg/L (10 000 to 100 000 p.e.)

Amendment 1403 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex I - Table 2 - Row 3

Total nitrogen 613 mg/L 85 Molecular absorption spectrophotometry

Amendment 1406 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex I - Table 3

Indicators Minimum percentage of removal 1 Substances that can pollute water even at ~~80 % (see Note 2)~~ low concentrations (see Note 1) 80 % (see Note 2)

Amendment 1407 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex I - Table 3 – Row 2

Indicators Minimum percentage of removal Substances that can pollute water even at 80 % ~~(see Note 2)~~calculated on dry weather flow (see low concentrations (see Note 1) Note 2)

Amendment 1408 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex I - Table 3 - Row 2

Indicators Minimum percentage of removal Substances that can pollute water even at ~~80 %~~low concentrations (see Note 21) ~~low concentrations (see~~ 80 % calculated on dry weather flow (see Note 1) 2)

source: 746.950

2023/05/10 ENVI 1346 amendments...

Amendment 100 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 11

(11) Recent scientific knowledge underpinning several Commission strategies43highlight the need to take action to address the issue of micro-pollutants, which are now detected in all waters in the Union. Some of those micropollutants are hazardous for public health and the environment even in small quantities. An additional treatment, i.e. quaternary treatment, should therefore be introduced in order to ensure that a large spectrum of micro-pollutants is removed from urban wastewater. Quaternary treatment should first focus on organic micro-pollutants, which represent a significant part of the pollution and for which removal technologies are already designed. The treatment should be imposed based on the precautionary approach combined with a risk-based approach consistent with the Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council). Therefore, all urban wastewater treatment plants of 100 000 p.e. and above should provide quaternary treatment, in accordance with the assesment, as those facilities represent a significant share of micro-pollutant discharges in the environment and the removal of micro- pollutants by urban wastewater treatment plants at such scale is cost-effective. For agglomerations of between 10 000 p.e. and 100 000 p.e., Member States should be required to apply quaternary treatment to areas identified as sensitive to pollution with micro-pollutants based on clear criteria, which should be specified. Such areas should include locations where treated urban wastewater discharge to water bodies result in low dilution ratios, or where the receiving water bodies are used for the production of drinking water or as bathing waters. In order to avoid the requirement of quaternary treatment for agglomerations of between 10 000 p.e. and 100 000 p.e., Member States should be required to demonstrate the absence of risks to the environment or to public health on the basis of a standardised risk assessment. In order to give Member States enough time to plan and deliver the necessary infrastructures, the requirement of quaternary treatment should progressively apply until 2040 with clear interim objectives. _________________ 43 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions: A European Strategy for Plastics in a Circular Economy (COM/2018/028 final); Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council and the European Economic and Social Committee, European Union Strategic Approach to Pharmaceuticals in the Environment (COM(2019) 128 final); Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions, Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability Towards a Toxic-Free Environment (COM(2020) 667 final); Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions, Pathway to a Healthy Planet for All EU Action Plan: 'Towards Zero Pollution for Air, Water and Soil' (COM/2021/400 final).

Amendment 1000 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2

To determine whether ~~there i~~a pathogen or contaminant of concern constitutes a public health emergency, the competent authority shall take into account assessments of the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, decisions of the World Health Organisation (WHO) taken in accordance with the International Health Regulations and Commission decisions adopted pursuant to Article 23(1) of Regulation …/… of the European Parliament and of the Council75+. _________________ 75 + OP: Please insert in the text the number of the Regulation contained in document PE-CONS 40/22 (2020/0322(COD)) and insert the number, date, title and OJ reference of that Regulation in the footnote.

Amendment 1001 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1

For agglomerations of 100 000 p.e. and above, Member States shall, by 1 January 2025, with possible derogations, where appropriate, because of the relatively short time frame, ensure that antimicrobial resistance is monitored at least twice a year at the inlets and outlets of urban wastewater treatment plants and, when relevant, in the collecting systems.

Amendment 1002 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1

For agglomerations of 100 000 p.e. and above, Member States shall, by 1 January 2025, ensure that antimicrobial resistance is monitored ~~at least twice a year~~regularly, at least on a quarterly basis, at the inlets and outlets of urban wastewater treatment plants and, when relevant, in the collecting systems.

Amendment 1003 #

Deirdre CLUNE, Dolors MONTSERRAT, Adam JARUBAS, Marian-Jean MARINESCU, Ljudmila NOVAK, Alexander BERNHUBER, Jessica POLFJÄRD, Massimiliano SALINI, Radan KANEV, Colm MARKEY, Seán KELLY, Christophe HANSEN, Stelios KYMPOUROPOULOS

Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1

For agglomerations of 100 000 p.e. and above, Member States shall, by 1 January 202530, ensure that antimicrobial resistance is monitored at least twice a year at the inlets and outlets of urban wastewater treatment plants and, when relevant, in the collecting systems.

Amendment 1004 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1

For agglomerations of 1050 000 p.e. and above, Member States shall, by 1 January 2025, ensure that antimicrobial resistance is monitored at least twice a year at the inlets and outlets of urban wastewater treatment plants and, when relevant, in the collecting systems.

Amendment 1005 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1

For agglomerations of 100 000 p.e. and above, Member States shall, by 1 January 2025, ensure that antimicrobial resistance is monitored at least ~~twice~~four times a year at the inlets and outlets of urban wastewater treatment plants and~~, when relevant,~~ in the collecting systems.

Amendment 1006 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 17.º – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2

The Commission shall adopt implementing acts in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 28 to ensure an uniform application of this Directive by establishing a harmonised methodology for measuring antimicrobial resistance in urban wastewaters, and those implementing acts shall take account of the picture in every Member State and the data from every national public health authority or national authority responsible for monitoring antimicrobial resistance.

Amendment 1007 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2

TBy 31 December 2025, the Commission shall adopt ~~implementing~~delegated acts in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 287 to ~~ensure an uniform application of~~supplement this Directive by establishing a harmonised methodology for measuring antimicrobial resistance and pathogens or contaminants of concern pursuant to paragraph 1 in urban wastewaters.

Amendment 1008 #

Danilo Oscar LANCINI, Silvia SARDONE, Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianna GANCIA, Aurélia BEIGNEUX, Gianantonio DA RE

Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

1. By [OP please insert the date = the last day of the second year after the date of entry in force of this Directive], Member States shall identify the risks caused by urban wastewater discharges to the environment and human health taking into account seasonal fluctuations of the environment as well as extreme events such as, but not limited to, droughts, heat waves, and low river levels, and at least those related to the following:

Amendment 1009 #

Marek Paweł BALT, Mohammed CHAHIM, Günther SIDL, Sara CERDAS, Cyrus ENGERER, Tiemo WÖLKEN, Heléne FRITZON

Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

1. By [OP please insert the date = the last day of the second year after the date of entry in force of this Directive], Member States shall identify the risks caused by urban wastewater discharges to the environment and h~~uman healt~~ealth in line with the One health approach and at least those related to the following:

Amendment 101 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 11

(11) Recent scientific knowledge underpinning several Commission strategies43highlight the need to take action to address the issue of micro-pollutants, which are now detected in all waters in the Union. Some of those micropollutants are hazardous for public health and the environment even in small quantities. An additional treatment, i.e. quaternary treatment, should therefore be introduced in order to ensure that ~~a large spectrum ofmicro-pollutants is~~micro-pollutants, present in water in quantities that pose risk to human health or environment, areremoved from urban wastewater. Quaternary treatment should first focus on ~~organic~~micro-pollutants, which represent a significant part of the pollution and for which removal technologies are already designed. The treatment should be imposed based on the precautionary approach combined witha risk-based approach.Therefore, all urban wastewater treatment plants of 100 000 p.e. and above should provide quaternary treatment, as those facilities represent a significant share of micro-pollutant discharges in the environment and the removal of micro-pollutants by urban wastewater treatment plants at such scale is cost-effective. For agglomerations of between 10 000 p.e. and 100 000 p.e.,a risk-based approach consistent with the Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council). Member States should be required to apply quaternary treatment to areas identified as sensitive to pollution with micro-pollutants based on clear criteria, which should be specified and consistent with the Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council). Such areas should include locations where treated urban wastewater discharge to water bodies result in low dilution ratios, or where the receiving water bodies are used for the production of drinking water or as bathing waters. In order to avoid the requirement of quaternary treatment for agglomerations of between 10 000 p.e. and 100 000 p.e., Member States should be required to demonstrate the absence of risks to the environment or to public health on the basis of a standardised risk assessment. In order to give Member States enough time to plan and deliver the necessary infrastructures, the requirement of quaternary treatment should progressively apply until 20405with clear interim objectives. _________________ 43 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions: A European Strategy for Plastics in a Circular Economy (COM/2018/028 final); Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council and the European Economic and Social Committee, European Union Strategic Approach to Pharmaceuticals in the Environment (COM(2019) 128 final); Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions, Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability Towards a Toxic-Free Environment (COM(2020) 667 final); Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions, Pathway to a Healthy Planet for All EU Action Plan: 'Towards Zero Pollution for Air, Water and Soil' (COM/2021/400 final).

Amendment 1010 #

Christian DOLESCHAL, Christine SCHNEIDER, Jens GIESEKE, Norbert LINS, Sabine VERHEYEN, Angelika NIEBLER

Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

Amendment 1011 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

1. By [OP please insert the date = the last day of the ~~second~~fourth year after the date of entry in force of this Directive], Member States shall identify the risks caused by urban wastewater discharges to the environment and human health and at least those related to the following:

Amendment 1012 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

Amendment 1013 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

Amendment 1014 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point c

(c) the good ecological status of a water body as defined in Article 2, point (22), the good chemical status of a surface water body as defined in Article 2, (point 24) and the good chemical status of a groundwater body as defined in Article 2, point (25) of Directive 2000/60/EC;

Amendment 1015 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point c

Amendment 1016 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)

(da) the status of the Natura 2000 network including Special Areas of Conservation under Directive 92/43/EEC and Special Protection Areas under Directive 79/409/EEC.

Amendment 1017 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point d b (new)

(db) the good environmental status of the marine environment of Directive 2008/56/EC.

Amendment 1018 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 1 a (new)

1a. Member States shall promote control at source to prevent pollution in urban wastewater, in line with Article 191(2) of the Treaty of the Functioning of the European Union.

Amendment 1019 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 1 a (new)

1a. Member States shall promote control at source to prevent pollution in urban wastewater, in line with Article 191(2) of the Treaty of the Functioning of the European Union.

Amendment 102 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 11

(11) Recent scientific knowledge underpinning several Commission strategies43highlight the need to take action to address the issue of micro-pollutants, which are now detected in all waters in the Union. Some of those micropollutants are hazardous for public health and the environment even in small quantities. An additional treatment, i.e. quaternary treatment, should therefore be introduced in order to ensure that a large spectrum of micro-pollutants is removed from urban wastewater. Quaternary treatment should first focus on organic micro-pollutants, which represent a significant part of the pollution and for which removal technologies are already designed. The treatment should be imposed based on the precautionary approach combined with a risk-based approach. Therefore, all urban wastewater treatment plants of 100 000 p.e. and above should provide quaternary treatment, as those facilities represent a significant share of micro-pollutant discharges in the environment and the removal of micro-pollutants by urban wastewater treatment plants at such scale is cost-effective. For agglomerations of between 10 000 p.e. and 100 000 p.e., Member States should be required to apply quaternary treatment to areas identified as sensitive to pollution with micro-pollutants based on clear criteria, which should be specified. Those criteria should particularly reflect the risks associated with micro-plastics and PFAS.Such areas should include locations where treated urban wastewater discharge to water bodies result in low dilution ratios, or where the receiving water bodies are used for the production of drinking water or as bathing waters. In order to avoid the requirement of quaternary treatment for agglomerations of between 10 000 p.e. and 100 000 p.e., Member States should be required to demonstrate the absence of risks to the environment or to public health on the basis of a standardised risk assessment. In order to give Member States enough time to plan and deliver the necessary infrastructures, the requirement of quaternary treatment should progressively apply until 2040 with clear interim objectives. _________________ 43 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions: A European Strategy for Plastics in a Circular Economy (COM/2018/028 final); Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council and the European Economic and Social Committee, European Union Strategic Approach to Pharmaceuticals in the Environment (COM(2019) 128 final); Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions, Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability Towards a Toxic-Free Environment (COM(2020) 667 final); Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions, Pathway to a Healthy Planet for All EU Action Plan: 'Towards Zero Pollution for Air, Water and Soil' (COM/2021/400 final).

Amendment 1020 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 1 a (new)

1a. Member States shall promote control at source to prevent pollution in urban wastewater, in line with Article 191(2) of the Treaty of the Functioning of the European Union.

Amendment 1021 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

2. Where risks have been identified in accordance with paragraph 1, Member States shall adopt appropriate measures to address them, which ~~shall~~may include where appropriate the following measures:

Amendment 1022 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point -a (new)

(-a) preventive measures in addition to the measures foreseen or taken in accordance with Article 11(3) of Directive 2000/60/EC, where required to safeguard the quality of the water body; Member States shall ensure that polluters, in cooperation with other relevant stakeholders, take such preventive measures in accordance with Directive 2000/60/EC;

Amendment 1023 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point -a (new)

(-a) identification of the source of the risk and measures to abate the issue at source, including reviewing, and where necessary, revoke permits for industry discharging to collection system;

Amendment 1024 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) establishing collecting systems in accordance with Article 3 for agglomerations with a p.e. of less than 1 000 (but no less than 200 p.e.);

Amendment 1025 #

Deirdre CLUNE, Dolors MONTSERRAT, Adam JARUBAS, Marian-Jean MARINESCU, Ljudmila NOVAK, Jessica POLFJÄRD, Massimiliano SALINI, Radan KANEV, Colm MARKEY, Seán KELLY, Pernille WEISS

Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) establishing collecting systems in accordance with Article 3 for agglomerations with a p.e. of less than 1 0500;

Amendment 1026 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) establishing collecting systems in accordance with Article 3 for agglomerations with a p.e. of less than 12 000;

Amendment 1027 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) establishing collecting systems in accordance with Article 3 for agglomerations with a p.e. of less than 12 000;

Amendment 1028 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) establishing collecting systems in accordance with Article 3 for agglomerations with a p.e. of less than 12 000;

Amendment 1029 #

Deirdre CLUNE, Dolors MONTSERRAT, Adam JARUBAS, Marian-Jean MARINESCU, Ljudmila NOVAK, Jessica POLFJÄRD, Massimiliano SALINI, Radan KANEV, Colm MARKEY, Seán KELLY

Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)

(aa) by way of derogation of subparagraph (a) of paragraph (2), establishing individual systems in accordance with Article 4 for agglomerations with a p.e. of less than 1 000;

Amendment 103 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 11

(11) Recent scientific knowledge underpinning several Commission strategies434 highlight the need to take action to address the issue of micro- pollutants, which are now detected in all waters in the Union. Some of those micro- pollutants are hazardous for public health and the environment even in small quantities. An additional treatment, i.e. quaternary treatment, should therefore be introduced in order to ensure that a large spectrum of micro-pollutants is removed from urban wastewater. Quaternary treatment should first focus on organic micro-pollutants, which represent a significant part of the pollution and for which removal technologies are already designed. The treatment should be imposed based on the precautionary approach combined with a risk-based approach. Therefore, all urban wastewater treatment plants of 100 000 p.e. and above should provide quaternary treatment, as those facilities represent a significant share of micro-pollutant discharges in the environment and the removal of micro- pollutants by urban wastewater treatment plants at such scale is cost-effective. For ~~agglomerations~~urban wastewater treatment plants of between 10 000 p.e. and 100 000 p.e., Member States should be required to apply quaternary treatment to areas identified as sensitive to pollution with micro-pollutants based on clear criteria, which should be specified. Such areas should include locations where treated urban wastewater discharge to water bodies result in low dilution ratios, or where the receiving water bodies are used for the production of drinking water or as bathing waters. In order to avoid the requirement of quaternary treatment for ~~agglomerations~~urban wastewater treatment plants of between 10 000 p.e. and 100 000 p.e., Member States should be required to demonstrate the absence of risks to the environment or to public health on the basis of a standardised risk assessment. In order to give Member States enough time to plan and deliver the necessary infrastructures, the requirement of quaternary treatment should progressively apply until 20405 with clear interim objectives. _________________ 43 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions: A European Strategy for Plastics in a Circular Economy (COM/2018/028 final); Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council and the European Economic and Social Committee, European Union Strategic Approach to Pharmaceuticals in the Environment (COM(2019) 128 final); Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions, Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability Towards a Toxic-Free Environment (COM(2020) 667 final); Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions, Pathway to a Healthy Planet for All EU Action Plan: 'Towards Zero Pollution for Air, Water and Soil' (COM/2021/400 final).

Amendment 1030 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)

(aa) by way of derogation of subparagraph (a) of paragraph (2), establishing individual systems in accordance with Article 4 for agglomerations with a p.e. of less than 2 000;

Amendment 1031 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) applying secondary treatment in accordance with Article 6 to discharges of urban wastewater from agglomerations with a p.e. of less than 1 000 (but no less than 200 p.e.);

Amendment 1032 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) applying secondary treatment in accordance with Article 6 or equivalent treatment to discharges of urban wastewater from agglomerations with a p.e. of less than 12 000;

Amendment 1033 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) applying secondary treatment in accordance with Article 6 to discharges of urban wastewater from agglomerations with a p.e. of less than 12 000;

Amendment 1034 #

Deirdre CLUNE, Dolors MONTSERRAT, Adam JARUBAS, Marian-Jean MARINESCU, Ljudmila NOVAK, Jessica POLFJÄRD, Massimiliano SALINI, Radan KANEV, Colm MARKEY, Seán KELLY, Pernille WEISS

Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) applying secondary treatment in accordance with Article 6 to discharges of urban wastewater from agglomerations with a p.e. of less than 1 0500;

Amendment 1035 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) applying secondary treatment in accordance with Article 6 to discharges of urban wastewater from agglomerations with a p.e. of less than 12 000;

Amendment 1036 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) applying secondary treatment in accordance with Article 6 to discharges of urban wastewater from agglomerations with a p.e. of less than ~~1 0~~500;

Amendment 1037 #

(c) applying tertiary treatment in accordance with Article 7 to discharges of urban wastewater from agglomerations with a p.e. of less than 10 000 (but no less than 200 p.e.);

Amendment 1038 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point c

(c) applying tertiary treatment in accordance with Article 7 or equivalent treatment to discharges of urban wastewater from agglomerations with a p.e. of less than 10 000;

Amendment 1039 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point d

(d) applying quaternary treatment in accordance with Article 8 to discharges of urban wastewater from agglomerations with a p.e. of less than 10 000 (but no less than 200 p.e.);

Amendment 104 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 11

(11) Recent scientific knowledge underpinning several Commission strategies43highlight the need to take action to address the issue of micro-pollutants, which are now detected in all waters in the Union. Some of those micropollutants are hazardous for public health and the environment even in small quantities. An additional treatment, i.e. quaternary treatment, should therefore be introduced in order to ensure that a large spectrum of micro-pollutants is removed from urban wastewater. Quaternary treatment should first focus on organic micro-pollutants, which represent a significant part of the pollution and for which removal technologies are already designed. The treatment should be imposed based on the precautionary ~~approach~~principlecombined with a risk-based approach. Therefore, all urban wastewater treatment plants of 100 000 p.e. and above should provide quaternary treatment, as those facilities represent a significant share of micro-pollutant discharges in the environment and the removal of micro-pollutants by urban wastewater treatment plants at such scale is cost-effective. For agglomerations of between 10 000 p.e. and 100 000 p.e., Member States should be required to apply quaternary treatment to areas identified as sensitive to pollution with micro-pollutants based on clear criteria, which should be specified. Such areas should include locations where treated urban wastewater discharge to water bodies result in low dilution ratios, or where the receiving water bodies are used for the production of drinking water or as bathing waters. In order to avoid the requirement of quaternary treatment for agglomerations of between 10 000 p.e. and 100 000 p.e., Member States should be required to demonstrate the absence of risks to the environment or to public health on the basis of a standardised risk assessment. In order to give Member States enough time to plan and deliver the necessary infrastructures, the requirement of quaternary treatment should progressively apply until 2040 with clear interim objectives. _________________ 43 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions: A European Strategy for Plastics in a Circular Economy (COM/2018/028 final); Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council and the European Economic and Social Committee, European Union Strategic Approach to Pharmaceuticals in the Environment (COM(2019) 128 final); Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions, Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability Towards a Toxic-Free Environment (COM(2020) 667 final); Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions, Pathway to a Healthy Planet for All EU Action Plan: 'Towards Zero Pollution for Air, Water and Soil' (COM/2021/400 final).

Amendment 1040 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point d

(d) applying quaternary treatment in accordance with Article 8 or equivalent treatment to discharges of urban wastewater from agglomerations with a p.e. of less than 10 000;

Amendment 1041 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point e

(e) establishing integrated urban wastewater management plans in accordance with Article 5 for agglomerations below 10 000 p.e. (but no less than 200 p.e.) and adoption of measures referred to in Annex V;

Amendment 1042 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)

(fa) reviewing the discharge authorisations issued in accordance with article 15.

Amendment 1043 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 3

3. The identification of the risks carried out in accordance with paragraph 1 of this Article shall be reviewed every 56 years and aligned with the timing of the review of the River Basin Management Plans developed under the Directive 2000/60/EC . A summary of the identified risks accompanied with a description of the measures adopted in accordance with paragraph 2 of this Article shall be included in the national implementation programmes referred to in Article 23 and communicated to the Commission on request . This summary shall be made available to the public.

Amendment 1044 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 3

3. The identification of the risks carried out in accordance with paragraph 1 of this Article shall be reviewed every 56 years and aligned with the timing of the review of the River Basin Management Plans developed under the Directive 2000/60/EC. A summary of the identified risks accompanied with a description of the measures adopted in accordance with paragraph 2 of this Article shall be included in the national implementation programmes referred to in Article 23 and communicated to the Commission on request .

Amendment 1045 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 3

3. The identification of the risks carried out in accordance with paragraph 1 of this Article shall be reviewed every 56 years and aligned with the timing of the review of the River Basin Management Plans developed under the Directive 2000/60/EC. A summary of the identified risks accompanied with a description of the measures adopted in accordance with paragraph 2 of this Article shall be included in the national implementation programmes referred to in Article 23 and communicated to the Commission on request .

Amendment 1046 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 18 a (new)

Article18a Necessary adaptation of urban wastewater collection and treatment infrastructures Member States shall take all necessary measures to anticipate and adapt their urban wastewater collection and treatment infrastructures to address increased loads of domestic wastewater, including the construction of new infrastructures where necessary. All precautionary measures, shall be taken to avoid deterioration of ecological status below good, and of chemical status of affected water bodies. Member States shall be considered to comply with the objectives set out in Directive 2000/60/EC if all following criteria are met: (a) alternative ways to address the increase in domestic wastewater loads, including the consideration of alternative points of discharge of domestic wastewater, would not produce more environmental benefits or they would involve excessive cost; (b) all technically feasible mitigation measures are set out in the authorisations referred to in Articles 13 and 14 and effectively implemented to minimise the impacts on the affected water bodies including where so required more stringent emission controls than those applied prior to the increase of domestic wastewater load, with the aim of meeting the objectives set out in Directive 2000/60/EC and in particular the environmental quality standards set in accordance with Directive 2008/105/EC;

Amendment 1047 #

Marek Paweł BALT, Mohammed CHAHIM, Günther SIDL, Sara CERDAS, Tiemo WÖLKEN

Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 1

Member States shall ~~take all necessary measures to improv~~establish by 2028 national plans with national targets that would ensure availability of the free and safe access to sanitation for all, in particular for vulnerable and marginalised groups and by respecting the gender dimension.

Amendment 1048 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 1

Member States shall take all necessary measures to ~~improve~~ensure universal access to sanitation for all, in particular for vulnerable and marginalised groups.

Amendment 1049 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 1

Member States shall take all necessary measures to ~~improv~~ensure access to sanitation for all, in particular for vulnerable and marginalised groups.

Amendment 105 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 11

(11) Recent scientific knowledge underpinning several Commission strategies43highlight the need to take action to address the issue of micro-pollutants, which are now detected in all waters in the Union. Some of those micropollutants are hazardous for public health and the environment even in small quantities. An additional treatment, i.e. quaternary treatment, should therefore be introduced in order to ensure that a large spectrum of micro-pollutants is removed from urban wastewater. Quaternary treatment should first focus on organic micro-pollutants, which represent a significant part of the pollution and for which removal technologies are already designed. The treatment should be imposed based on the precautionary approach combined with a risk-based approach. Therefore, all urban wastewater treatment plants of 100 000 p.e. and above should provide quaternary treatment, as those facilities represent a significant share of micro-pollutant discharges in the environment and the removal of micro-pollutants by urban wastewater treatment plants at such scale is cost-effective. For agglomerations of between 10 000 p.e. and 100 000 p.e., Member States should be required to apply quaternary treatment to areas identified as sensitive to pollution with micro-pollutants based on clear criteria, which should be specified. Such areas should include locations where treated urban wastewater discharge to water bodies result in low dilution ratios, or where the receiving water bodies are used for the production of drinking water or as bathing waters. In order to avoid the requirement of quaternary treatment for agglomerations of between 10 000 p.e. and 100 000 p.e., Member States should be required to demonstrate the absence of risks to the environment or to public health on the basis of a standardised risk assessment. In order to give Member States enough time to plan and deliver the necessary infrastructures, the requirement of quaternary treatment should progressively apply until 20407with clear interim objectives. _________________ 43 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions: A European Strategy for Plastics in a Circular Economy (COM/2018/028 final); Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council and the European Economic and Social Committee, European Union Strategic Approach to Pharmaceuticals in the Environment (COM(2019) 128 final); Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions, Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability Towards a Toxic-Free Environment (COM(2020) 667 final); Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions, Pathway to a Healthy Planet for All EU Action Plan: 'Towards Zero Pollution for Air, Water and Soil' (COM/2021/400 final).

Amendment 1050 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 19.º – paragraph 1

Member States shall take all necessary measures to secure and improve access to sanitation for all, in particular for vulnerable and marginalised groups.

Amendment 1051 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 1

Member States shall take all necessary measures to ~~improv~~guarantee access to sanitation for all, in particular for vulnerable and marginalised groups.

Amendment 1052 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 1

Member States shall take all necessary measures to ~~improv~~guarantee access to sanitation for all, in particular for vulnerable and marginalised groups.

Amendment 1053 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 1

Member States shall take all necessary measures to improve access to sanitation for all, in particular for vulnerable and marginalised groups. The Commission shall, however, respect the decisions of the Member States if they choose to implement binding measures for communities that do not adhere to national laws.

Amendment 1054 #

Deirdre CLUNE, Dolors MONTSERRAT, Adam JARUBAS, Marian-Jean MARINESCU, Ljudmila NOVAK, Jessica POLFJÄRD, Massimiliano SALINI, Radan KANEV, Colm MARKEY, Seán KELLY, Christophe HANSEN, Stelios KYMPOUROPOULOS, Pernille WEISS

Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 1

Without prejudice to the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality, whilst taking into account the local, regional and cultural perspectives and circumstances for sanitation, Member States shall take all necessary measures to improve access to sanitation for all, in particular for vulnerable and marginalised groups.

Amendment 1055 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

For that purpose, Member States shall ~~by 31 December 2027~~:

Amendment 1056 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

For that purpose, Member States shall by 31 December 202730:

Amendment 1057 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

For that purpose, Member States shall by 31 December 20275:

Amendment 1058 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 19.º – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) identify categories of people without access, or with limited access, to sanitation facilities, including vulnerable and marginalised groups~~, and provide reasons for such lack of access~~;

Amendment 1059 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) identify categories of people without access, or with limited access, to sanitation facilities, ~~including vulnerable and marginalised group~~paying special attention to groups vulnerable or marginalised due to factors related to their socio-economic situation, race, ethnicity, sexuality, gender expression or identity, disability, housing situation, legal status, religious conviction or other reasons, and provide reasons for such lack of access;

Amendment 106 #

Deirdre CLUNE, Dolors MONTSERRAT, Adam JARUBAS, Marian-Jean MARINESCU, Ljudmila NOVAK, Alexander BERNHUBER, Jessica POLFJÄRD, Radan KANEV, Colm MARKEY, Seán KELLY, Stelios KYMPOUROPOULOS, Pernille WEISS

Proposal for a directive
Recital 13

(13) The quaternary treatment necessary to remove micro-pollutants from urban wastewater will imply additional costs, such as costs related to monitoring and new advanced equipment to be installed in certain urban wastewater treatment plants. In order to cover these additional costs and in accordance with the polluter-pays principle expressed in Article 191(2) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU), it is essential that the producers placing on the Union market products containing substances which, at the end of their life, are found as micro- pollutants in urban wastewaters (‘micro- pollutant substances’) take responsibility for the additional treatment required to remove those substances, generated in the context of their professional activities. A system of extended producer responsibility is the most appropriate means to achieve this, as it would limit the financial impact on the taxpayer and water tariff, while providing an incentive to develop greener products. Extended producer responsibility schemes should be implemented before the deadline for compliance with quaternary treatment. Pharmaceuticals and cosmetic residues currently represent the main sources of micro-pollutants found in urban wastewater requiring an additional treatment (quaternary treatment). Therefore, extended producer responsibility should apply to those two product groups. The list of product groups should be adapted, if and as necessary, in the future in line with scientific and technological development, the evolution of the range of products placed on the market and new data from monitoring.

Amendment 1060 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) identify categories of people without access, or with limited access, to sanitation facilities, including vulnerable and marginalised groups, and provide reasons for such lack of access; , encourage and support the construction of such facilities as a priority in rural areas and more remote areas where access to these facilities is very limited;

Amendment 1061 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) identify categories of people including Roma people, refugees and homeless persons, without access, or with limited access, to sanitation facilities, including vulnerable and marginalised groups, and provide reasons for such lack of access;

Amendment 1062 #

Marek Paweł BALT, Mohammed CHAHIM, Günther SIDL, Sara CERDAS, Cyrus ENGERER, Tiemo WÖLKEN, Heléne FRITZON

Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) identify categories of people including Roma people and homeless persons, without access, or with limited access, to sanitation facilities, including vulnerable and marginalised groups, and provide reasons for such lack of access;

Amendment 1063 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) identify categories of people without access, or with limited access, to sanitation facilities, ~~includ~~prioritising vulnerable and marginalised groups, people living in rural areas, and provide reasons for such lack of access;

Amendment 1064 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) assess the possibilities and take actions for improving access to sanitation facilities for the categories of people referred to in point (a), including improving the connection to adequate systems to collect urban wastewater; ;

Amendment 1065 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) assess the ~~possibilities for improv~~measures needed for guaranteeing access to sanitation facilities for the categories of people referred to in point (a) and the timeline established for the realisation of those measures;

Amendment 1066 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) assess the possibilities for ~~improv~~guaranteeing access to sanitation facilities and measures to implement them for the categories of people referred to in point (a);

Amendment 1067 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) assess the possibilities ~~for~~and improv~~ing~~e access to sanitation facilities for the categories of people referred to in point (a);

Amendment 1068 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)

(ba) ensure the free availability of sanitation facilities in public administrations and public buildings;

Amendment 1069 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – point c

(c) for all agglomerations of 10 000 p.e. and above, ~~encourag~~take the necessary measures to ensure the establishment of a sufficient number of sanitation facilities in public spaces, which are freely and, in particular for women, transgenders and non-binary people, safely accessible.

Amendment 107 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 13

(13) The quaternary treatment necessary to remove micro-pollutants from urban wastewater will imply additional costs, such as costs related to monitoring and new advanced equipment to be installed in certain urban wastewater treatment plants. In order to cover these additional costs and in accordance with the polluter-pays principle expressed in Article 191(2) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU), it is essential that the producers placing on the Union market products containing substances which, at the end of their life, are found as micro- pollutants in urban wastewaters (‘micro- pollutant substances’) take responsibility for the additional treatment required to remove those substances, generated in the context of their professional activities. A system of extended producer responsibility is the most appropriate means to achieve this, as it would limit the financial impact on the taxpayer and water tariff, while providing an incentive to develop greener products. Extended producer responsibility schemes should be implemented well before the deadline for compliance with quaternary treatment. Pharmaceuticals and cosmetic residues currently represent the main sources of micro-pollutants found in urban wastewater requiring an additional treatment (quaternary treatment). Therefore, extended producer responsibility should apply to those two product groups. The list of product groups should be adapted, if and as necessary, in the future in line with scientific and technological development, the evolution of the range of products placed on the market and new data from monitoring.

Amendment 1070 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – point c

(c) for all agglomerations of 10 000 p.e. and above, encourage the establishment of a sufficient number of sanitation facilities in public spaces, which are freely and, in particular for women and people with disabilities, safely accessible.

Amendment 1071 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – point c

(c) for all agglomerations of 105 000 p.e. and above, encourage the establishment of a sufficient number of sanitation facilities in public spaces, which are freely and, in particular for women, safely accessible.

Amendment 1072 #

Marek Paweł BALT, Mohammed CHAHIM, Günther SIDL, Sara CERDAS, Cyrus ENGERER, Tiemo WÖLKEN, Heléne FRITZON

Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – point c

(c) for all agglomerations of 10 000 p.e. and above, ~~encourag~~finalise the establishment of a sufficient number of sanitation facilities in public spaces by 1 January 2030, which are freely and, in particular for women, safely accessible.

Amendment 1073 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 19.º – paragraph 2 – point c

(c) for all agglomerations of 10 000 p.e. and above, encourage the establishment of a sufficient number of good quality, safely accessible sanitation facilities in public spaces, which are freely and, in particular for women~~, safely accessible~~.

Amendment 1074 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – point c

(c) for all agglomerations of 10 000 p.e. and above, en~~courag~~sure the establishment and maintenance of a sufficient number of sanitation facilities in public spaces, which are freely and, in particular for women, safely accessible.

Amendment 1075 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – point c

(c) for all agglomerations of 102 000 p.e. and above, encourage the establishment of a sufficient number of sanitation facilities in public spaces, which are freely and, in particular for women, safely accessible.

Amendment 1076 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – point c

Amendment 1077 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)

(ca) for public transport stations, and for commercial buildings that are larger than 200 m2, establish the obligation to provide sanitation facilities, which are freely and, in particular for women, safely accessible.

Amendment 1078 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)

(ca) raise awareness of the nearest sanitation facilities;

Amendment 1079 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – point c b (new)

(cb) encourage the availability of sanitation facilities for all, for free or for a low service fee, in restaurants, shops and similar private spaces;

Amendment 108 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 13

(13) The quaternary treatment necessary to remove micro-pollutants from urban wastewater will imply additional costs, such as costs related to monitoring and new advanced equipment to be installed in certain urban wastewater treatment plants. In ~~order to cover these additional costs and in~~ accordance with the polluter-pays principle expressed in Article 191(2) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU), it is essential that the producers placing on the Union market products containing substances which, at the end of their life, are found as micro- pollutants in urban wastewaters (‘micro- pollutant substances’) take responsibility for the additional treatment required to remove those substances, generated in the context of their professional activities. A system of extended producer responsibility is the most appropriate means to achieve this, as it would limit the financial impact on the taxpayer and water tariff, while providing an incentive to develop greener products. ~~Pharmaceuticals and cosmetic residues currently represent the main sour~~The Commission should be empowered to adopt a delegated act to establish the list of products for which the producers who place them on the market shall have extended producer responsibility. The list should be based on comprehensive data and evidence on the presences of micro-pollutants ~~found in urban wastewater requiring an additional treatment (quaternary treatment). Therefore, extended producer responsibility should apply to those two~~in wastewaters and their impacts on public health and the environment. Member States may establish alternative sources to cover the costs of quaternary treatment operations in case the extended producer responsibility fees would compromise the accessibility, availability and affordability of essential product ~~group~~s.

Amendment 1080 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – point c c (new)

(cc) ensure regular cleaning of sanitation facilities, and encourage free access to menstrual products available in sanitation services;

Amendment 1081 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – point c d (new)

(cd) take additional measures that they consider necessary and appropriate to ensure that there is access to sanitation for all.

Amendment 1082 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – title

~~Sludge~~Resource recovery

Amendment 1083 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – title

~~Sludge~~Resource recovery

Amendment 1084 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 1

1. Member States shall take the necessary measures to ensure that sludge management routes are conform to ~~the waste hierarchy provided for in~~ Article 4 of Directive 2008/98/EC. Such routes shall maximize prevention, re-use and recycling of resources and minimize the adverse effects on the environment. They ensure that the phosphorus and nitrogen in sewage sludge are recovered to high quality products. The phosphorus extracted out of the system is used either as a component material in a fertilising product compliant with Regulation (EU) 2019/1009 of the European Parliament and of the Council or national fertiliser legislation where it is more stringent, or in another field of application. In all cases, the recovered phosphorus must fulfil specified functions, in accordance with the respective regulations.

Amendment 1085 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 1

1. Member States shall take the necessary measures to ensure that sludge management routes are conform to the waste hierarchy provided for in Article 4 of Directive 2008/98/EC. Such routes shall maximize prevention, re-use and recycling of resources and minimize the adverse effects on the environment and human health. Due to potential negative health risks, sludge shall not be applied to agricultural land.

Amendment 1086 #

Marek Paweł BALT, Mohammed CHAHIM, Günther SIDL, Sara CERDAS, Heléne FRITZON

Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 1

Amendment 1087 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 1

1. Member States shall take the necessary measures to ensure that sludge management routes ~~are conform to the waste hierarchy provided for~~maximize prevention, re-use and recycling of resources, in Apartic~~le 4 of Directive 2008/98/EC. Such routes shall maximize prevention, re-~~ular through sludge valorization in agriculture to recover phosphoruse and nitrogen or recycling of ~~resources and~~phosphorus from sewage sludge into quality products or raw materials for further applications, in order to minimize the adverse effects on the environment.

Amendment 1088 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 1

1. Member States shall take the necessary measures to ensure that sludge management routes are conform to the waste hierarchy provided for in Article 4 of Directive 2008/98/EC. Such routes shall maximize prevention, re-use and recycling of resources and minimize the adverse effects on the environment. Sludge valorization in agriculture is a recycling method for recovery of phosphorus and nitrogen from sludge.

Amendment 1089 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 1

1. Member States shall take the necessary measures to ensure that sludge management routes are conform to the waste hierarchy provided for in Article 4 of Directive 2008/98/EC. Such routes shall maximize prevention, re-use and recycling of resources and ~~minimize the adverse effects on~~ensure that there are no adverse effects to human health or the environment.

Amendment 109 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 13

(13) The quaternary treatment necessary to remove micro-pollutants from urban wastewater will imply additional costs, such as costs related to monitoring and new advanced equipment to be installed in certain urban wastewater treatment plants. In order to cover these additional costs and in accordance with the polluter-pays principle expressed in Article 191(2) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU), it is essential that the producers placing on the Union market products containing substances which, at the end of their life, are found as micro- pollutants in urban wastewaters (‘micro- pollutant substances’) take responsibility for the additional treatment required to remove those substances, generated in the context of their professional activities. A system of extended producer responsibility is the most appropriate means to achieve this, as it would limit the financial impact on the taxpayer and water tariff, while providing an incentive to develop greener products. Pharmaceuticals and cosmetic residues currently represent the main sources of micro-pollutants found in urban wastewater requiring an additional treatment (quaternary treatment). Therefore, extended producer responsibility should apply to those two product groups. The list of product groups should be adapted, if appropriate, in the future in line with the scientific and technological progress, the development of the range of products placed on the market and the new data collected from monitoring.

Amendment 1090 #

Marek Paweł BALT, Mohammed CHAHIM, Günther SIDL, Sara CERDAS, Tiemo WÖLKEN

Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 1 a (new)

1a. Member States shall set a strict national quality standard of sludge with maximum level of micro-plastics, heavy metals etc. to make sure that its use is safe for health especially in case such use in agriculture is permitted.

Amendment 1091 #

Dan-Ştefan MOTREANU

Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 1 a (new)

1a. Member States shall aim for efficient nutirent circularity and must strive to enhance sewage sludge nutrient and metal recovery with a focus on achieving other co-benefits such as biogas or biochar production.

Amendment 1092 #

Dan-Ştefan MOTREANU

Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 1 b (new)

1b. Member States shall consider the extraction of valuable resources from sewage sludge for agricultural purposes in order to consolidate the resilience and sustainability of the sector and to contribute to the strategic autonomy for the EU fertiliser industry.

Amendment 1093 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 2

~~2. The Commission is empowered to adopt~~ delegated acts in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 27 to supplement this Directive by setting out the minimum reuse and recycling rates for phosphorus and nitrogen from sludge, in order to take into account available technologies for phosphorus and nitrogen recovery in sludge.

Amendment 1094 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 20.º – paragraph 2

Amendment 1095 #

Marek Paweł BALT, Günther SIDL, Sara CERDAS, Heléne FRITZON

Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 2

2. The Commission ~~is empowered to~~shall, by 31 December 2026 at the latest, adopt delegated acts in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 27 to supplement this Directive by setting out the minimum reuse and recycling rates for phosphorus and nitrogen from ~~sludge~~wastewater and sludge, and shall be empowered to update these when necessary, in order to take into account available technologies for phosphorus and nitrogen recovery in ~~sludge.~~ wastewater and sludge. The Commission shall include measures to facilitate market access of the recovered resources in the delegated acts, which shall tackle the issue of discrimination of recovered materials from application routes due to their origin.

Amendment 1096 #

Jan HUITEMA, Nils TORVALDS, Emma WIESNER, Ulrike MÜLLER

Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 2

2. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 27 to supplement this Directive by setting out the minimum reuse and recycling rates for phosphorus and nitrogen from urban wastewater and sludge, in order to take into account available technologies for phosphorus and nitrogen recovery ~~in sludge~~. The Commission shall adopt these delegated acts by [date of the last day of the year after the end of the transposition of this Directive].

Amendment 1097 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 2

2. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 27 to supplement this Directive by setting out the minimum reuse and recycling rates for phosphorus and nitrogen from sludge, in order to take into account available technologies for phosphorus and nitrogen recovery in ~~sludge~~wastewater and sludge. When sewage sludge incineration is employed, a minimum recovery rate for phosphorus should be set at 80%.

Amendment 1098 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 2

2. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 27 to supplement this Directive by setting out the minimum reuse and recycling rates for phosphorus and nitrogen from sludge, in order to take into account available technologies for phosphorus and nitrogen recovery in sludge. The delegated acts on phosphorus and nitrogen recovery should be based on the current highest rate of recovery achieved in Member States as a minimum baseline.

Amendment 1099 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 2

2. The Commission is empowered to 2. adopt ~~delegated~~implementing acts in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 278 to supplement this Directive by setting out the minimum reuse and recycling rates for phosphorus and nitrogen from wastewater and sludge, in order to take into account available technologies for phosphorus and nitrogen recovery ~~in sludge~~. When sewage sludge incineration is employed, a minimum recovery rate of phosphorus from the ash should be set.

Amendment 110 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 13

(13) The quaternary treatment necessary to remove micro-pollutants from urban wastewater will imply additional costs, such as costs related to monitoring and new advanced equipment to be installed in certain urban wastewater treatment plants. In order to cover these additional costs and in accordance with the polluter-pays principle expressed in Article 191(2) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU), it is essential that the producers placing on the Union market products containing substances which, at the end of their life, are found as micro- pollutants in urban wastewaters (‘micro- pollutant substances’) take responsibility for the additional treatment required to remove those substances, generated in the context of their professional activities. A system of extended producer responsibility is the most appropriate means to achieve this, as it would limit the financial impact on the taxpayer and water tariff, while providing an incentive to develop greener products. Pharmaceuticals and cosmetic residues currently represent the main sources of micro-pollutants found in urban wastewater requiring an additional treatment (quaternary treatment). Therefore, extended producer responsibility should apply to those two product groups. The list of product groups should be adapted, if and as necessary, in the future in line with scientific and technological development, the evolution of the range of products placed on the market and new data from monitoring.

Amendment 1100 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 2

2. ~~The Commission is empowered to~~By 2 years after the date of entry into force of this Directive, the Commission shall adopt delegated acts in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 27 to supplement this Directive by setting out the minimum reuse and recycling rates for phosphorus and nitrogen from sludge~~, in order to take into account available technologies for phosphorus and nitrogen recovery in sludge~~ and wastewater and by setting out rules for safe sludge management ensuring that there are no adverse effects to human health and the environment.

Amendment 1101 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 2

2. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 27 to supplement this Directive by setting out the minimum reuse and recycling rates for phosphorus and nitrogen from sludge and wastewater, in order to take into account available technologies for phosphorus and nitrogen recovery in sludge and wastewater.

Amendment 1102 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 2 a (new)

2a. 12 months after the entry into force of this Regulation, the Commission shall adopt a delegated act in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 27, defining purchase obligations for the recovered phosphorus and nitrogen as referred to in paragraph 2. This should comprise at least 50% of the recovered phosphorus and nitrogen. Member States may lay down additional rules to facilitate the market access of recovered phosphorus and nitrogen.

Amendment 1103 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 2 a (new)

2a. The Commission shall promote enabling legislative frameworks for the development of a functional market for recovered phosphorus and nitrogen.

Amendment 1104 #

Jan HUITEMA, Nils TORVALDS, Emma WIESNER, Ulrike MÜLLER

Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 2 a (new)

2a. Member States may take measures to encourage the purchasing of recovered nutrients from urban wastewater and sludge.

Amendment 1105 #

Michal WIEZIK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Martin HOJSÍK

Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

1. Member States shall ensure that competent authorities or appropiate bodies monitor:

Amendment 1106 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point c

(c) the destination of the treated urban wastewater including the share of reused water, including monitoring that, where the waste water discharges to a water body, minimal ecological flow is ensured at all times;

Amendment 1107 #

Marek Paweł BALT, Mohammed CHAHIM, Günther SIDL, Sara CERDAS, Tiemo WÖLKEN, Heléne FRITZON

Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point d

(d) the ~~greenhouse gases produced~~direct and indirect greenhouse gases imported, produced, exported (scope 1, scope 2, scope 3) by all operational activities of the urban wastewater treatment plant, and the energy used and produced by urban wastewater treatment plants and collecting systems of above 10 000 p.e.

Amendment 1108 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point d

(d) the direct and indirect greenhouse gase emissions produced by all operational activities of the urban wastewater treatment plant, and the energy used and produced by urban wastewater treatment plants and collecting systems of above 10 000 p.e.

Amendment 1109 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point d

Amendment 111 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 13

(13) The quaternary treatment necessary to remove micro-pollutants from urban wastewater will imply additional costs, such as costs related to monitoring and new advanced equipment to be installed in certain urban wastewater treatment plants. In order to cover these additional costs and in accordance with the polluter-pays principle expressed in Article 191(2) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU), it is essential that the producers placing on the Union market products containing substances which, at the end of their life, are found as micro- pollutants in urban wastewaters (‘micro- pollutant substances’) take responsibility for the additional treatment required to remove those substances, generated in the context of their professional activities. A system of extended producer responsibility is the most appropriate means to achieve this, as it would limit the financial impact on the taxpayer and water tariff, while providing an incentive to develop greener products. In addition, an eco-participation could be applied for the identified products, and participate to the financing of this quaternary treatment. Pharmaceuticals and cosmetic residues currently represent the main sources of micro-pollutants found in urban wastewater requiring an additional treatment (quaternary treatment). Therefore, extended producer responsibility should apply to those two product groups.

Amendment 1110 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point d

(d) the ~~greenhouse gases produced~~direct and indirect greenhouse gases imported, produced, exported (scope 1, scope 2, scope 3) and the energy used and produced by urban wastewater treatment plants of above 10 000 p.e.

Amendment 1111 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point d

(d) the ~~greenhouse gases produced~~direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions by all operational activities of urban wastewater treatment plants of above 10 000 p.e and their collecting systems, including leak detection and the energy used and produced by urban wastewater treatment plants of above 10 000 p.e .

Amendment 1112 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point d

(d) the direct and indirect greenhouse gases produced and the energy used and produced by urban wastewater treatment plants of above 10 000 p.e. The monitoring program should include measurements for long term quantification and identification of leaks.

Amendment 1113 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point d

(d) the greenhouse gase emissions produced by all operational activities of the urban wastewater treatment plant and the energy used and produced by urban wastewater treatment plants of above 10 000 p.e. The monitoring should also include leak detection;

Amendment 1114 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point d

Amendment 1115 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point d b (new)

(db) the amount, composition and destination of snow and snowmelt removed from the agglomeration.

Amendment 1116 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 2

2. For all agglomerations of 10 000 p.e. and above, Member States shall ensure that competent authorities monitor the concentration and loads of pollutants from storm water overflows and urban runoff discharged into water bodies .deleted

Amendment 1117 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 2

Amendment 1118 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 2

2. For all agglomerations of 10 000 p.e. and above, Member States shall ensure that competent authorities monitor the ~~concentration and loads of pollutants from storm water overflows and urban runoff~~frequency and volume of storm water overflows and urban runoff and the concentration and loads of corresponding pollutants discharged into water bodies .

Amendment 1119 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 2

2. For all agglomerations of 10 000 p.e. and above, Member States shall ensure that competent authorities or appropiate bodies monitor the concentration and loads of pollutants from storm water overflows and urban runoff discharged into water bodies .

Amendment 112 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 13

(13) The quaternary treatment necessary to remove micro-pollutants from urban wastewater will imply additional costs, such as costs related to monitoring and new advanced equipment to be installed in certain urban wastewater treatment plants. In order to cover these additional costs and in accordance with the polluter-pays principle expressed in Article 191(2) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU), it is essential that the producers placing on the Union market products containing substances which, at the end of their life, are found as micro- pollutants in urban wastewater plant effluents (‘micro- pollutant substances’) take responsibility for the additional treatment required to remove those substances, generated in the context of their professional activities. A system of extended producer responsibility is the most appropriate means to achieve this, as it would limit the financial impact on the taxpayer and water tariff, while providing an incentive to develop greener products. Pharmaceuticals and cosmetic residues currently represent the main sources of micro-pollutants found in urban wastewater requiring an additional treatment (quaternary treatment). Therefore, extended producer responsibility should apply toExtended producer responsibility schemes will help contribute to the removal of thoese ~~two product group~~pollutants.

Amendment 1120 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 2

2. For all agglomerations of 105 000 p.e. and above, Member States shall ensure that competent authorities monitor the concentration and loads of pollutants from storm water overflows and urban runoff discharged into water bodies .

Amendment 1121 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 2 a (new)

2a. For all agglomerations of 10 000 p.e. and above, Member States shall ensure that competent authorities monitor the wastewater leakage from collecting systems.

Amendment 1122 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part

For all agglomerations of above 105 000 p.e., Member States shall monitor, at the inlets and outlets of urban wastewater treatment plants, the concentration and loads in the urban wastewater of the following elements:

Amendment 1123 #

Christian DOLESCHAL, Christine SCHNEIDER, Jens GIESEKE, Norbert LINS, Angelika NIEBLER, Sabine VERHEYEN

Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a – introductory part

(a) relevant pollutants listed in:

Amendment 1124 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a – point i

(i) Annexes VIII and X to Directive 2000/60/EC, and the Annex to Directive 2008/105/EC~~, Annex I to Directive 2006/118/EC and Part B of Annex II to Directive 2006/118/EC~~;

Amendment 1125 #

Christian DOLESCHAL, Christine SCHNEIDER, Jens GIESEKE, Norbert LINS, Angelika NIEBLER, Sabine VERHEYEN

Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a – point ii

(ii) the Annex to Decision 2455/2001/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council76; _________________ 76 Decision No 2455/2001/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 November 2001 establishing the list of priority substances in the field of water policy and amending Directive 2000/60/EC (Text with EEA relevance) (OJ L 331, 15.12.2001, p. 1).deleted

Amendment 1126 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b

(b) parameters listed in Parts A and B of Annex III to Directive (EU) 2020/2184 and substances and compounds included in the watch list as established in accordance with Article 13(8) of that Directive, where urban wastewater is discharged in a catchment area referred to in Article 8 of that Directive;

Amendment 1127 #

Marek Paweł BALT, Mohammed CHAHIM, Günther SIDL, Sara CERDAS, Cyrus ENGERER

Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b a (new)

(ba) Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and chlorothalonil

Amendment 1128 #

Marek Paweł BALT, Mohammed CHAHIM, Günther SIDL, Sara CERDAS, Tiemo WÖLKEN

Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point c a (new)

(ca) the specific risks of mixed chemicals.

Amendment 1129 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2

For all agglomerations of above 10 000 p.e., Member States shall monitor the presence of micro-pollutants and micro- plastics in the sludge.

Amendment 113 #

Christian DOLESCHAL, Christine SCHNEIDER, Jens GIESEKE, Norbert LINS, Sabine VERHEYEN, Angelika NIEBLER

Proposal for a directive
Recital 13

(13) The quaternary treatment necessary to remove micro-pollutants from urban wastewater will imply additional costs, such as costs related to ~~monitoring and~~ new advanced equipment to be installed in certain urban wastewater treatment plants. In order to cover these additional costs and in accordance with the polluter-pays principle expressed in Article 191(2) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU), it is essential that the producers placing on the Union market products containing substances which, at the end of their life, are found as micro- pollutants in quantities posing risk to human health or environment in urban wastewaters plant effluents (‘micro- pollutant substances’) take responsibility for the additional treatment required to remove those substances, generated in the context of their professional activities. A system of extended producer responsibility is the most appropriate means to achieve this, as it would limit the financial impact on the taxpayer and water tariff, while providing an incentive to develop greener products. Pharmaceuticals and cosmetic residues currently represent the main sources of micro-pollutants found in urban wastewater requiring an additional treatment (quaternary treatment). Therefore, extended producer responsibility should apply to those two product groupsTherefore, extended producer responsibility should apply to those of these micro-pollutants. The list of product groups should be adapted, if and as necessary, in the future in line with scientific and technological development, the evolution of the range of products placed on the market and new data from monitoring.

Amendment 1130 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3 – point a

(a) at least ~~two~~one samples per year~~, with maximum 6 months between the samples,~~ for agglomerations of 100 000 p.e. and more;

Amendment 1131 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3 – point a

(a) at least two samples per year, with maximum 6 months between the samples, for agglomerations of 100 000 p.e. and more;

Amendment 1132 #

Christian DOLESCHAL, Christine SCHNEIDER, Jens GIESEKE, Norbert LINS, Angelika NIEBLER, Sabine VERHEYEN

Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3 – point b

~~(b) at least one sample every 2 years for agglomerations of between 10 000 p.e. and 100 000 p.e.~~deleted

Amendment 1133 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3 – point b

(b) at least one sample every 24 years for agglomerations of between 10 000 p.e. and 100 000 p.e.

Amendment 1134 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3 – point b

(b) at least one sample ~~every 2 years~~annually for agglomerations of between 10 000 p.e. and 100 000 p.e.

Amendment 1135 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3 a (new)

For all agglomerations of above 10 000 p.e., Member States shall perform a broad chemical screening, in order to identify substances that cause concern for aquatic life, drinking or bathing water quality or that indicate non-compliant discharges for industry discharges to sewers.

Amendment 1136 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 4

The Commission is empowered to adopt implementing acts in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 28 to ensure a uniform application of this Directive by establishing a methodology for measuring micro-plastics in urban wastewater and sludge, and those implementing acts shall take account of the picture in individual Member States and of the data from every national public health authority or national authority responsible for monitoring antimicrobial resistance.

Amendment 1137 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 4

~~The Commission is empowered to adopt implementing~~By 30 June 2025, the Commission shall adopt delegated acts in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 287 to ~~ensure a uniform application of~~supplement this Directive by establishing a methodology for measuring micro-plastics in urban wastewater and sludge.

Amendment 1138 #

Marek Paweł BALT, Mohammed CHAHIM, Sara CERDAS, Cyrus ENGERER, Heléne FRITZON

Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 4 a (new)

The Commission shall envisage in the next Multiannual Financial Framework resources for the Water treatment transition fund that will be available for all Member States to enable equally good level of water as a strategic sector in the EU, if assessment shows that some Member States or regions are not able to reach the targets without EU support.

Amendment 1139 #

Danilo Oscar LANCINI, Silvia SARDONE, Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianna GANCIA, Aurélia BEIGNEUX, Gianantonio DA RE

Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 4 a (new)

By 30 June 2025, the Commission shall adopt delegated acts in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 27 to supplement this Directive by establishing a methodology for measuring per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in urban wastewater and sludge.

Amendment 114 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 13

(13) The quaternary treatment necessary to remove micro-pollutants from urban wastewater will imply additional costs, such as costs related to ~~monitoring and~~ new advanced equipment to be installed in certain urban wastewater treatment plants. In order to cover these additional costs and in accordance with the polluter-pays principle expressed in Article 191(2) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU), it is essential that the producers placing on the Union market products containing substances which, at the end of their life, are found as micro- pollutants in quantities posing risk to human health or environment in urban wastewaters plant effluents (‘micro- pollutant substances’) take responsibility for the additional treatment required to remove those substances, generated in the context of their professional activities. A system of extended producer responsibility is the most appropriate means to achieve this, as it would limit the financial impact on the taxpayer and water tariff, while providing an incentive to develop greener products. ~~Pharmaceuticals and cosmetic residues currently represent the main sources of micro-pollutants found in urban wastewater requiring an additional treatment (quaternary treatment).~~ Therefore, extended producer responsibility should apply to those ~~two product group~~of these micro-pollutants.

Amendment 1140 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 4 a (new)

By [two years after the entry into force of this Directive], the Commission shall establish EU-wide technical guidelines and harmonised standards for continuous and precise (online) pollution monitoring systems of water quality measurements.

Amendment 1141 #

Marek Paweł BALT, Mohammed CHAHIM, Günther SIDL, Sara CERDAS, Cyrus ENGERER, Heléne FRITZON

Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 3 a (new)

3a. The Commission shall come up with a legislative proposal, accompanied by an impact assessment, in line with its initiative on “Microplastics pollution – measures to reduce its impact on the environment” to oblige microfibre filters for new washing machines at EU level by 31 December 2027.

Amendment 1142 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 3 a (new)

3a. For all agglomerations of above 10 000 p.e., Member States shall perform annually a broad chemical screening, in order to identify substances that cause concern for aquatic life, drinking or bathing water quality or that indicate non-compliant discharges of non- domestic wastewater.

Amendment 1143 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 3 a (new)

3a. For all agglomerations of above 10 000 p.e., Member States shall perform a broad chemical screening, in order to identify substances that cause concern for aquatic life, drinking or bathing water quality or that indicate non-compliant discharges for industry discharging to sewers.

Amendment 1144 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 3 b (new)

3b. Member States that use individual systems to treat more than 2 % of the urban wastewater load from agglomerations of 500 p.e. and above shall monitor the quality of the receiving waters in each agglomeration using individual systems.

Amendment 1145 #

(a) by 31 December 20257, set up a data set containing information collected in accordance with Article 21 including information concerning the parameters referred to in Article 21(1), point (a), and the results of the tests with regard to the pass/fail criteria established in Part D of Annex I and update that data set annually thereafter;

Amendment 1146 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – point b

(b) by 31 December 20257, set up a data set indicating the percentage of urban wastewater which is collected and treated in accordance with Article 3 and update that data set annually thereafter;

Amendment 1147 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – point c

(c) by 31 December 20257, set up a data set containing information on measures taken to implement Article 4(4) and on the percentage of the urban wastewater load from agglomerations above 2 000 p.e. which is treated in individual systems and update that data set annually thereafter;

Amendment 1148 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – point d

(d) by 31 December 2025, set up a data set containing information on the number of samples collected and the number of samples taken in accordance with Part D of Annex I that have failed and update that data set annually thereafter;

Amendment 1149 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – point d

(d) by 31 December 20257, set up a data set containing information on the number of samples collected and the number of samples taken in accordance with Part D of Annex I that have failed;

Amendment 115 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 13

(13) The quaternary treatment necessary to remove micro-pollutants from urban wastewater will imply additional costs, such as costs related to monitoring and new advanced equipment to be installed in certain urban wastewater treatment plants. In order to cover these additional costs and in accordance with the polluter-pays principle expressed in Article 191(2) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU), it is essential that ~~the producers placing on the Union market products containing substances which, at the end of their life, are found as~~an appropriate system of Polluter Pays is applied, considering all stakeholders contributing to micropollutants in urban wastewaters, as it would share the financial impact on the taxpayer and water tariff. Pharmaceuticals and cosmetics alongside other residues represent sources of micro- pollutants found in urban wastewaters (‘micro- pollutant substances’) take responsibility for the additional treatment required to remove those substances, generated in the context of their professional activities. A system of extended producer responsibility is the most appropriate means to achieve this, as it would limit that may require additional treatment (quaternary treatment) depending on risk. Therefore, extended producer responsibility should apply to specific substances and apply a risk-based approach to the fin~~ancial impact on the taxpayer and water tariff, while providing an incentive to develop greener products. P~~stallation of additional treatment. The chemical residues, as registered under REACH, that can be found in many widely used consumer goods as well as pharmaceuticals and cosmetic ~~residues curr~~product ingredientlys, represent the main sources of micro-pollutants ~~found in~~in the urban wastewater potentially requiring an additional treatment (quaternary treatment). ~~Therefore, extended producer responsibility should apply to those two product groups.~~

Amendment 1150 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – point e

(e) by 31 December 2025, set up a data set containing information on direct and indirect green house gas emissions from all operational activities with a breakdown between different gasses, emission sources and on the total energy used and renewable energy produced by each urban wastewater treatment plant of 10 000 p.e. and above as well as a calculation of the percentage of achievement of the targets set out in Article 11(2) and update that data set annually thereafter;

Amendment 1151 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – point e

(e) by 31 December 2025, set up a data set containing information on all direct and indirect green house gas emissions from all operational activities with a breakdown between different gasses, including methane and nitrous oxide, emission sources, and on the total energy used and renewable energy produced by each urban wastewater treatment plant of 10 000 p.e. and above as well as a calculation of the percentage of achievement of the targets set out in Article 11(2) and update that data set annually thereafter;

Amendment 1152 #

Marek Paweł BALT, Mohammed CHAHIM, Günther SIDL, Sara CERDAS, Tiemo WÖLKEN, Heléne FRITZON

Proposal for a directive
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – point e

(e) by 31 December 2025, set up a data set containing information on all direct and indirect green house gas emissions from all operational activities with a breakdown between different gasses, emission sources, and on the total energy used and renewable energy produced by each urban wastewater treatment plant of 10 000 p.e. and above as well as a calculation of the percentage of achievement of the targets set out in Article 11(2) and update that data set annually thereafter;

Amendment 1153 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – point e

(e) by 31 December 2025, set up a data set containing information on all direct and indirect green house gas emissions from all operational activities with a breakdown between different gasses, emission sources, and on the total energy used and renewable energy produced by each urban wastewater treatment plant of 10 000 p.e. and above as well as a calculation of the percentage of achievement of the targets set out in Article 11(2) and update that data set annually thereafter;

Amendment 1154 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – point e

(e) by 31 December 2025, set up a data set containing information on all direct and indirect green house gas emissions from all operational activities with a breakdown between different gasses, emission sources and on the total energy used and renewable energy produced by each urban wastewater treatment plant of 10 000 p.e. and above as well as a calculation of the percentage of achievement of the targets set out in Article 11(2) and update that data set annually thereafter;

Amendment 1155 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – point e

(e) by 31 December 2025, set up a data set containing information on direct and indirect green house gas emissions from all operational activities with a breakdown between different gasses and on the total energy used and renewable energy produced by each urban wastewater treatment plant of 10 000 p.e. and above as well as a calculation of the percentage of achievement of the targets set out in Article 11(2) and (3) and update that data set annually thereafter;

Amendment 1156 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – point e

(e) by 31 December 2025, set up a data set containing information on green house gas emissions from all operational activities with a breakdown between different gasses and on the total energy used and renewable energy produced by each urban wastewater treatment plant of 10 000 p.e. and above as well as a calculation of the percentage of achievement of the targets set out in Article 11(2) and update that data set annually thereafter;

Amendment 1157 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – point e

(e) by 31 December 20257, set up a data set containing information on green house gas emissions with a breakdown between different gasses and on the total energy used and renewable energy produced by each urban wastewater treatment plant of 10 000 p.e. and above as well as a calculation of the percentage of achievement of the targets set out in Article 11(2) and update that data set annually thereafter;

Amendment 1158 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – point f

(f) by 31 December 20257, set up a data set containing information on measures taken in accordance with point 3 of Annex V and update that data set annually thereafter;

Amendment 1159 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – point g

(g) by 31 December 20257, set up a data set containing the monitoring results referred to in accordance with Article 17(1) and (4) and update that data set annually thereafter;

Amendment 116 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 13

Amendment 1160 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – point h

(h) by 31 December 20257, set up a data set containing the list of areas identified as sensitive to eutrophication in accordance with Article 7(2) and update that data set every 5 years thereafter;

Amendment 1161 #

Marek Paweł BALT, Mohammed CHAHIM, Günther SIDL, Sara CERDAS, Cyrus ENGERER, Tiemo WÖLKEN, Heléne FRITZON

Proposal for a directive
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – point i

(i) by 31 December 2030, set up a data set containing the list of areas identified as areas where the concentration or the accumulation of micro-pollutant represents a risk for h~~uman healt~~ealth in line with the One Health approach or the environment in accordance with Article 8(2) and update that data set every 5 years thereafter;

Amendment 1162 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – point i

(i) by 31 December 2030, set up a data set containing the list of areas identified as areas where the concentration or the accumulation of micro-pollutant represents a risk for human hor animal Health or the environment in accordance with Article 8(2) and update that data set every 5 years thereafter;

Amendment 1163 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – point i

(i) by 31 December 20302, set up a data set containing the list of areas identified as areas where the concentration or the accumulation of micro-pollutant represents a risk for human health or the environment in accordance with Article 8(2) and update that data set every 5 years thereafter;

Amendment 1164 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – point j

(j) by 12 January 202931, set up a data set containing information on measures taken to improve access to sanitation in accordance with Article 19, including information on the share of their population that has access to sanitation and update that data set every 6 years thereafter.

Amendment 1165 #

Pascal CANFIN, Véronique TRILLET-LENOIR, Max ORVILLE

Proposal for a directive
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – point j a (new)

(ja) by December 2025, set up a data set containing information on the type of technologies used for secondary, tertiary and quaternary treatment, including the volume in the case of plastic biomedia, and update that data set every 5 years thereafter;

Amendment 1166 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 22 – paragraph 1 a (new)

1a. (ja) by December 2025, set up a data set containing information on the type and the volume (if applicable) of technologies used for biological waste treatment such as plastic biomedia, used by individual, municipal and industrial plants, and update that data set every 5 years thereafter;

Amendment 1167 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 22 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2

With regard to the information referred to in paragraph 1, the EEA shall provide the public with access to ~~relevant~~the data through a Union-wide database, including the European Pollutant Release and Transfer Register established under Regulation (EC) No 2006/166. This database shall allow for comparison between Member States of the performance of treatment plants to prevent pollution, allow benchmarking of measures taken and support compliance with this Directive, including the application of the extended producer responsibility with special focus on the sources of pollution.

Amendment 1168 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 22 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2

With regard to the information referred to in paragraph 1, the EEA shall provide the public with access to relevant data through the European Pollutant Release and Transfer Register established under Regulation (EC) No 2006/166. and through the ‘Waterbase’ database, allowing for a comparison of the performance of treatment plants, and supporting compliance with this Directive.

Amendment 1169 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

By [OP please insert date = the last day of the ~~twenty-third~~forty-seventh month after the date of entry into force of this Directive], Member States shall establish a national implementation programme for this Directive.

Amendment 117 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 13

Amendment 1170 #

Pascal CANFIN, Véronique TRILLET-LENOIR, Max ORVILLE

Proposal for a directive
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

By [OP please insert date = the last day of the ~~twenty-third~~eleventh month after the date of entry into force of this Directive], Member States shall establish a national implementation programme for this Directive.

Amendment 1171 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point a a (new)

aa) an assessment of the state of implementation of the targets on water reuse and saving set under article 15, paragraph 1.

Amendment 1172 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point b

b) the identification and planning of investments required to implement this Directive for each agglomeration, including an indicative financial estimation, including an estimation of the financial contribution from the producer responsibility organisations established in accordance with Article 10 of this Directive, and a prioritisation of those investments related to the size of the agglomeration and the environmental impact of untreated urban wastewater;

Amendment 1173 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point b

(b) the identification and planning of investments required to implement this Directive for each agglomeration, or associations of smaller agglomerations without the wherewithal for their own individual treatment systems, including an indicative financial estimation and a prioritisation of those investments related to the size of the agglomeration and the environmental impact of untreated urban wastewater;

Amendment 1174 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point c

(c) an estimate of investments needed to renew existing urban wastewater infrastructures, including collecting systems, based on their age and depreciation rates, and to extend wastewater collecting systems in step with the extension of inhabited areas as the population of those areas increases;

Amendment 1175 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point c

c) an estimate of investments needed to renew existing urban wastewater infrastructures, including collecting systems, based on their age and depreciation rates, and using appropriate digital instruments;

Amendment 1176 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point c a (new)

ca) systematic surveys of the personnel requirements in the water sector including the necessary qualifications, workforce development and occupational Health and Safety management. These should be carried out together with the social partners in the sector;

Amendment 1177 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point c a (new)

ca) systematic surveys of the personnel requirements in the water sector including the necessary qualifications and training of workers, workforce development and occupational Health and Safety management;

Amendment 1178 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point d

(d) the identification~~, or at least an indication,~~ of potential sources of public financing, when needed to co~~mplement user charge~~nform to plans.

Amendment 1179 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 23 – paragraph 2

2. By …[OP: please insert the date = the last day of the ~~thirty-fif~~fifty-ninth month after the date of entry into force of this Directive], Member States shall submit to the Commission their national implementation programmes, except where they demonstrate, based on the monitoring results referred to in Article 21, that they are in compliance with Articles 3 to 8.

Amendment 118 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 13

(13) The quaternary treatment necessary to remove micro-pollutants from urban wastewater will imply additional costs, such as costs related to ~~monitoring and~~ new advanced equipment to be installed in certain urban wastewater treatment plants. In order to cover these additional costs and in accordance with the polluter-pays principle expressed in Article 191(2) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU), it is essential that the producers placing on the Union market products containing substances which, at the end of their life, are found as micro- pollutants in quantities posing risk to human health or environment in urban wastewaters plant effluents (‘micro- pollutant substances’) take responsibility for the additional treatment required to remove those substances, generated in the context of their professional activities. A system of extended producer responsibility is the most appropriate means to achieve this, as it would limit the financial impact on the taxpayer and water tariff, while providing an incentive to develop greener products. ~~Pharmaceuticals and cosmetic residues currently represent the main sources of micro-pollutants found in urban wastewater requiring an additional treatment (quaternary treatment).~~ Therefore, extended producer responsibility should apply to those ~~two product group~~of these micro-pollutants.

Amendment 1180 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 23 – paragraph 3

3. Member States shall update their national implementation programmes at least every 56 years and in alignment with the timing of the review of the Programmes of Measures of the River Basin Management Plans developed under Directive 2000/60/EC. They shall submit them to the Commission by 31 December, except where they can demonstrate that they are in compliance with Articles 3 to 8.

Amendment 1181 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 24 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Member States shall ensure that adequate and up-to-date information on urban wastewater collection and treatment ~~is available to the public online, in a user- friendly and customised way,~~at level of the service area is available in eac~~h agglomeration. The information shall include at least the data listed in Annex VI~~cordance with Annex VI, while complying with applicable data protection rules.

Amendment 1182 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 24 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Member States shall ensure that adequate, accessible and up-to-date information on urban wastewater collection and treatment is available to the public online, on webpages which are easy to find on the websites of the operator and of the competent authority, free of charge and without restricting access to registered users, in a user- friendly, machine- readable and customised way, in each agglomeration. The information shall include at least the data listed in Annex VI.

Amendment 1183 #

Deirdre CLUNE, Dolors MONTSERRAT, Adam JARUBAS, Marian-Jean MARINESCU, Ljudmila NOVAK, Jessica POLFJÄRD, Massimiliano SALINI, Radan KANEV, Colm MARKEY, Seán KELLY

Proposal for a directive
Article 24 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Member States shall ensure that adequate and up-to-date information on urban wastewater collection and treatment is available to the public online, for agglomerations greater than 1 000 p.e in a user- friendly and customised way, in each agglomeration, 2 years after the date of entry into force of this Directive. The information shall include at least the data listed in Annex VI.

Amendment 1184 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 24 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Member States shall ensure that adequate and up-to-date information on urban wastewater collection and treatment is available to the public online, for agglomerations greater than 2 000 p.e in a user- friendly and customised way, in each agglomeration, 2 years after the date of entry into force of this Directive. The information shall include at least the data listed in Annex VI.

Amendment 1185 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 24 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Member States shall ensure that adequate and up-to-date information on urban wastewater collection and treatment is available to the public online, in a user- friendly and customised way, and in line with open data principles, in each agglomeration. The information shall include at least the data listed in Annex VI.

Amendment 1186 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 24 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

~~The information referred to in paragraph 1 shall also be provided by other means upon justified request.~~deleted

Amendment 1187 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 24 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

The information referred to in paragraph 1 shall also be provided by other means upon ~~justified~~ request.

Amendment 1188 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 24 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

The information referred to in paragraph 1 shall also be provided by other means upon ~~justified~~ request.

Amendment 1189 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 24 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 a (new)

The administrative burden of providing information and data to the public shall at all times respect the principle of proportionality.

Amendment 119 #

Marek Paweł BALT, Mohammed CHAHIM, Günther SIDL, Sara CERDAS, Cyrus ENGERER, Tiemo WÖLKEN, Heléne FRITZON

Proposal for a directive
Recital 13 a (new)

(13a) Micro and nanoplastic pollution is often caused by dyeing and washing processes of synthetic textiles as synthetic microfibers are released into wastewater. Most micro-plastics from textiles are released during the first five to ten washes, which only solidifies the link between fast fashion and micro-plastic pollution. Measures are needed to reduce the amount of micro-plastics released during industrial wet processing and washing and drying by industry and consumers.

Amendment 1190 #

Marek Paweł BALT, Mohammed CHAHIM, Günther SIDL, Sara CERDAS, Cyrus ENGERER, Tiemo WÖLKEN

Proposal for a directive
Article 24 – paragraph 1 a (new)

1a. The Member States shall establish national educational programs on the harmfulness of micro-plastics and micro- pollutants and a proper way of tackling this pollution at source.

Amendment 1191 #

Deirdre CLUNE, Dolors MONTSERRAT, Adam JARUBAS, Marian-Jean MARINESCU, Ljudmila NOVAK, Jessica POLFJÄRD, Massimiliano SALINI, Radan KANEV, Colm MARKEY, Seán KELLY

Proposal for a directive
Article 24 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

2. In addition, Member States shall ensure that all persons connected to collecting systems in agglomerations greater than 1 500 p.e., receive regularly and at least once a year, in the most appropriate form, including on their invoice or by smart applications, without having to request it, the following information:

Amendment 1192 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 24 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

2. In addition, Member States shall ensure that all persons connected to collecting systems in agglomerations greater than 2 000 p.e., receive regularly and at least once a year, in the most appropriate form, including on their invoice or by smart applications, without having to request it, the following information:

Amendment 1193 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 24 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

2. In addition, Member States shall ensure that all persons connected to collecting systems receive regularly and at least once a year, in the most appropriate form, including on their invoice orand by digital means, such as by smart applications, without having to request it, the following information:

Amendment 1194 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 24 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

2. In addition, Member States shall ensure that all persons connected to collecting systems receive regularly and at least once a year, in the most appropriate form, ~~including~~for example on their invoice or by digital means, such as smart applications, without having to request it, the following information:

Amendment 1195 #

Marek Paweł BALT, Mohammed CHAHIM, Sara CERDAS, Tiemo WÖLKEN, Heléne FRITZON

Proposal for a directive
Article 24 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

2. In addition, Member States shall ensure that all persons connected to collecting systems receive regularly and at least once a year, in the most appropriate form, including on their invoice or by digital means, such as smart applications, without having to request it, the following information:

Amendment 1196 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 24 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

2. In addition, Member States shall ensure that all persons connected to collecting systems receive regularly and at least once a year, in the most appropriate ~~form, including~~and easily accessible form, for example, on their invoice or by smart applications, without having to request it, the following information:

Amendment 1197 #

Christian DOLESCHAL, Christine SCHNEIDER, Jens GIESEKE, Norbert LINS, Angelika NIEBLER, Sabine VERHEYEN

Proposal for a directive
Article 24 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

2. In addition, Member States shall ensure that all persons connected to collecting systems receive regularly and at least once a year, in the most appropriate form, including on their invoice or by smart applications, without having to request it, the following information, if available:

Amendment 1198 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 24 – paragraph 2 – point a

Amendment 1199 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 24 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) information on the compliance of the collection and treatment of urban wastewater with Articles 3, 4, 6, 7 and 8, including a comparison between the actual releases of pollutants in receiving waters with the limit values set out in Tables 1, 2 and 3 of Annex I. This information should be presented in a manner that allows for easy comparison, for example in the form of a percentage of compliance;

Amendment 120 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 14

(14) Exonerations from the extended producer responsibility obligations should nevertheless be possible where products are placed on the market in small quantities, i.e. less than 2 tonnes of products, since the additional administrative burden for the producer would in such cases be disproportionate compared to the environmental benefits. Exonerations should also be possible when the producer can demonstrate that no micro-pollutants are generated at the end of life of a product. It might be the case for instance where it can be proven that the residues from a product are rapidly biodegradable in the wastewaters and the environment or not reaching the urban wastewater treatment plants. The Commission should be empowered to adopt implementing acts to establish detailed criteria to identify the products placed on the market that do not generate micro-pollutants in wastewaters at the end of their life. When developing these criteria, the Commission should take into account scientific or other available technical information, including relevant international standards.deleted

Amendment 1200 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 24 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) information on the compliance of the collection and treatment of urban wastewater with Articles 3, 4, 6, 7 and 8, including a comparison between the actual releases of pollutants in receiving waters with the limit values set out in Tables 1, 2 and 3 of Annex I; the aforementioned data shall take the form of a percentage of compliance;

Amendment 1201 #

Marek Paweł BALT, Mohammed CHAHIM, Günther SIDL, Sara CERDAS, Tiemo WÖLKEN, Heléne FRITZON

Proposal for a directive
Article 24 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) information on the compliance of the collection and treatment of urban wastewater with Articles 3, 4, 6, 7 and 8 in the form of a percentage of compliance , including a comparison between the actual releases of pollutants in receiving waters with the limit values set out in Tables 1, 2 and 3 of Annex I;

Amendment 1202 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 24 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) information on the compliance of the collection and treatment of urban wastewater with Articles 3, 4, 6, 7 and 8, presented as a percentage value, including a comparison between the actual releases of pollutants in receiving waters with the limit values set out in Tables 1, 2 and 3 of Annex I;

Amendment 1203 #

Christian DOLESCHAL, Christine SCHNEIDER, Jens GIESEKE, Norbert LINS, Angelika NIEBLER, Sabine VERHEYEN

Proposal for a directive
Article 24 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) the volume or estimated volume of urban wastewater collected and treated per year or per billing period for the household or the connected entity in cubic meter, together with yearly trends and the price of urban wastewater collection and treatment for the household (cost per litre and cubic meter), if technically feasible and if this information is available to the wastewater manager;

Amendment 1204 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 24 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) if technically feasible, the volume or estimated volume of urban wastewater collected and treated per year or per billing period for the household or the connected entity in cubic meter, together with yearly trends and the price of urban wastewater collection and treatment for the household (cost per litre and cubic meter);

Amendment 1205 #

Christian DOLESCHAL, Christine SCHNEIDER, Jens GIESEKE, Norbert LINS, Angelika NIEBLER, Sabine VERHEYEN

Proposal for a directive
Article 24 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) the volume or estimated volume of urban wastewater collected and treated per year or per billing period for the average household or the connected entity in cubic meter, together with yearly trends and the price of urban wastewater collection and treatment for the household (cost per litre and cubic meter);

Amendment 1206 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 24 – paragraph 2 – point c

~~(c) a comparison of the yearly volume of load of urban wastewater col~~delected ~~and treated for the household per year and an indication of the average volume of a household in the concerned agglomeration;~~

Amendment 1207 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 24 – paragraph 2 – point c

(c) a comparison of the yearly volume of load of urban wastewater collected and treated for the household per year and an indication of the average volume of a household in the concerned agglomeration, when applicable in accordance with point (b);

Amendment 1208 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 24 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)

(ca) the total direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions (in tonnes of CO2 equivalent) emitted per year and source;

Amendment 1209 #

Marek Paweł BALT, Mohammed CHAHIM, Günther SIDL, Sara CERDAS, Tiemo WÖLKEN, Heléne FRITZON

Proposal for a directive
Article 24 – paragraph 2 a (new)

2a. Member States shall establish by 31 December 2026 on the basis of common guidance by the Commission, inter alia on harmful and significant water contamination levels, an EU alert system based upon the Cell Broadcast technology to inform the public in case of water pollution above the threshold set by Union or national legislation.

Amendment 121 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 14

(14) Exonerations from the extended producer responsibility obligations should nevertheless be possible where products are placed on the market in small quantities, i.e. less than 2 tonnes of products, since the additional administrative burden for the producer would in such cases be disproportionate compared to the environmental benefits. Exonerations should also be possible when the producer can demonstrate that no micro-pollutants are generated at the end of life of a product. It might be the case for instance where it can be proven that the residues from a product are rapidly biodegradable in the wastewaters and the environment or not reaching the urban wastewater treatment plants. In order to avoid possible internal market distortions, exonerations should also be possible when the producer can demonstrate that products have already been placed on the market of another Member State and hence the obligations related to the quaternary treatment, as defined by Article 9, paragraph 1, point (a), (b), (c), will be covered. The Commission should be empowered to adopt implementing acts to establish detailed criteria to identify the products placed on the market that do not generate micro-pollutants in wastewaters at the end of their life. When developing these criteria, the Commission should take into account scientific or other available technical information, including relevant international standards.

Amendment 1210 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 24 – paragraph 2 a (new)

2a. Member States shall ensure that public warnings are transmitted to end- users of mobile number-based interpersonal communications service in the concerned area when waters listed in Article 8(2), points (a)-(d) are adversely affected by accidental or incidental discharges of urban waste water or storm water overflow.

Amendment 1211 #

Danilo Oscar LANCINI, Silvia SARDONE, Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianna GANCIA, Aurélia BEIGNEUX, Gianantonio DA RE

Proposal for a directive
Article 24 – paragraph 3

~~3. The Commission may adopt~~ delegated acts in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 27 to amend paragraph 2 and Annex VI by updating the information to be provided to the public online and to the persons connected to collecting systems in order to adapt these requirements to technical progress and the availability of data in the field.

Amendment 1212 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 24 – paragraph 3

Amendment 1213 #

Christian DOLESCHAL, Christine SCHNEIDER, Jens GIESEKE, Norbert LINS, Angelika NIEBLER, Sabine VERHEYEN

Proposal for a directive
Article 24 – paragraph 3

Amendment 1214 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 24 – paragraph 3

Amendment 1215 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 24 – paragraph 3

3. TBy 31 December 2025, the Commission ~~may~~shall adopt delegated acts in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 27 to amend paragraph 2 and Annex VI by updating the information to be provided to the public online and to the persons connected to collecting systems in order to adapt these requirements to technical progress and the availability of data in the field.

Amendment 1216 #

Danilo Oscar LANCINI, Silvia SARDONE, Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianna GANCIA, Aurélia BEIGNEUX, Gianantonio DA RE

Proposal for a directive
Article 24 – paragraph 4

4. The Commission may adopt implementing acts specifying the format and the methods of presenting the information to be provided in accordance with paragraphs 1 and 2. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 28(2).deleted

Amendment 1217 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 24 – paragraph 4

Amendment 1218 #

Christian DOLESCHAL, Christine SCHNEIDER, Jens GIESEKE, Norbert LINS, Sabine VERHEYEN, Angelika NIEBLER

Proposal for a directive
Article 24 – paragraph 4

Amendment 1219 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 25

1. Member States shall ensure that, in accordance with the relevant national legal system, members of the public concerned have access to a review procedure before a court of law, or another independent and impartial body established by law to challenge the substantive or procedural legality of decisions or acts or omissions subject to Articles 6, 7 or 8 of this Directive when at least one of the following conditions is met: (a) they have a sufficient interest; (b) they maintain the impairment of a right, where administrative procedural law of a Member State requires this as a precondition. The review procedure shall be fair, equitable, timely and not prohibitively expensive, and shall provide for adequate and effective redress mechanisms, including injunctive relief as appropriate. 2. Member States shall determine at what stage the decisions, acts or omissions referred to in paragraph 1 may be challenged.Article 25 deleted Access to Justice

Amendment 122 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 14

(14) Exonerations from the extended producer responsibility obligations should nevertheless be possible where products are placed on the EU market in small quantities, ~~i.e. less than 2 tonnes of products,~~ since the additional administrative burden for the ~~producer~~Small, Medium or Micro Enterprises would in such cases be disproportionate compared to the environmental benefits. Exonerations should also be possible when the producer can demonstrate that no micro-pollutants are generated at the end of life of a product. It might be the case for instance where it can be proven that the residues from a product are rapidly biodegradable in the wastewater treatment plants and the environment or not reaching the urban wastewater treatment plants. The Commission should be empowered to adopt implementing acts to establish detailed criteria to identify the products placed on the market that do not generate relevant micro-pollutants ~~in wastewaters~~whose removal requires the upgrading of wastewater treatment plants with a quaternary treatment stage at the end of their life. When developing these criteria, the Commission should take into account scientific or other available technical information, including relevant international standards.

Amendment 1220 #

Member States shall ensure that, in accordance with the relevant national legal system, members of the public concerned have access to a review procedure before a court of law, or another independent and impartial body established by law to challenge the substantive or procedural legality of decisions or acts or omissions subject to ~~Articles 6, 7 or 8 of~~ this Directive when at least one of the following conditions is met:

Amendment 1221 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part

Member States shall ensure that, in accordance with the relevant national legal system, members of the public and organisations concerned have access to a review procedure before a court of law, or another independent and impartial body established by law to challenge the substantive or procedural legality of decisions or acts or omissions subject to Articles 6, 7 or 8 of this Directive when at least one of the following conditions is met:

Amendment 1222 #

Marek Paweł BALT, Mohammed CHAHIM, Günther SIDL, Sara CERDAS, Tiemo WÖLKEN, Heléne FRITZON

Proposal for a directive
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part

Member States shall ensure that, in accordance with the relevant national legal system, members of the public concerned have access to a review procedure before a court of law, or another independent and impartial body established by law to challenge the substantive or procedural legality of decisions or acts or omissions subject to Articles 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 19 or 821 of this Directive when at least one of the following conditions is met:

Amendment 1223 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part

Member States shall ensure that, in accordance with the relevant national legal system, members of the public concerned have access to a review procedure before a court of law, or another independent and impartial body established by law to challenge the substantive or procedural legality of decisions or acts or omissions subject to Articles 6, 7, 8, 9 or 819 of this Directive when at least one of the following conditions is met:

Amendment 1224 #

Member States shall ensure that, in accordance with the ~~relevant national legal system~~Aarhus Convention, members of the public concerned have access to a review procedure before a court of law, or another independent and impartial body established by law to challenge the substantive or procedural legality of all decisions or acts or omissions subject to Articles 5, 6, 7 or 8 or 11 of this Directive when at least one of the following conditions is met:

Amendment 1225 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b a (new)

(ba) Any non-governmental organisation promoting environmental protection and the protection of human or animal health, and meeting any requirements under national law shall be deemed to have sufficient interest.

Amendment 1226 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b a (new)

(ba) NGOs promoting the protection of human health or the environment and meeting the requirements of national legislation shall be deemed to have sufficient interest.

Amendment 1227 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

The review procedure shall be fair, equitable, ~~timely~~completed in a timely manner and not prohibitively expensive, and shall provide for adequate and effective redress mechanisms, including injunctive relief as appropriate.

Amendment 1228 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

The review procedure shall be fair, equitable, timely and not ~~prohibitively~~ expensive, and shall provide for adequate and effective redress mechanisms, including injunctive relief as appropriate.

Amendment 1229 #

Danilo Oscar LANCINI, Silvia SARDONE, Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianna GANCIA

~~2. Member States shall determine at what stage the decisions, acts or omissions referred to in paragraph 1 may be challeng~~deleted.

Amendment 123 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 14

(14) Exonerations from the extended producer responsibility obligations should nevertheless be possible where products are placed on the market in small quantities, i.e. less than 2 tonnes of products, since the additional administrative burden for the producer would in such cases be disproportionate compared to the environmental benefits. Exonerations should also be possible when the producer can demonstrate that no micro-pollutants are generated at the end of life of a product. It might be the case for instance where it can be proven that the residues from a product are rapidly biodegradable in the wastewaters treatment plants and the environment or not reaching the urban wastewater treatment plants. The Commission should be empowered to adopt implementing acts, including impact assessment to establish detailed criteria to identify the products placed on the European market that do not generate relevant micro-pollutants ~~in wastewaters~~whose removal requires the upgrading of wastewater treatment plants with a quaternary treatment stage at the end of their life. When developing these criteria, the Commission should take into account scientific or other available technical information, including relevant international standards. Exoneration should also be possible when there is no alternative and equivalent design which does not generate micro-pollutants if the benefits of the product to society outweighs the risk.

Amendment 1230 #

Marek Paweł BALT, Mohammed CHAHIM, Günther SIDL, Sara CERDAS, Cyrus ENGERER

Proposal for a directive
Article 25 – paragraph 2

2. Member States shall determine what ~~what stage the decisions, acts or omissions referred to in paragraph 1 may be challenged~~constitutes a sufficient interest and impairment of a right, consistent with the objective of giving the public concerned wide access to justice. To that end, nongovernmental organisations promoting environmental protection and meeting any requirements under national law shall be deemed as having a sufficient interest or having rights capable of being impaired for the purpose of paragraph 1 of this Article.

Amendment 1231 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 25 – paragraph 2

2. Member States shall determine what constitutes a sufficient interest and impairment of a right, consistent with the objective of giving the public concerned wide access to justice. To that end, non- governmental organisations promoting the protection of human health or the environment and meeting any requirements under national law shall be deemed as having a sufficient interest or having rights capable of being impaired for the purpose of paragraph 1 of this Article. Member States shall determine at what stage the decisions, acts or omissions referred to in paragraph 1 may be challenged.

Amendment 1232 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 25 – paragraph 2 a (new)

2a. The Aarhus Convention determines what constitutes a sufficient interest and impairment of a right, consistent with the objective of giving the public concerned wide access to justice. To that end, non-governmental organisations promoting environmental protection and meeting any requirements under national law shall be deemed as having a sufficient interest or having rights capable of being impaired for the purpose of paragraph 1 of this Article.

Amendment 1233 #

Marek Paweł BALT, Mohammed CHAHIM, Sara CERDAS, Cyrus ENGERER, Heléne FRITZON

Proposal for a directive
Article 25 – paragraph 2 a (new)

2a. This Article shall not exclude the possibility of a preliminary review procedure before an administrative authority and shall not affect the requirement of exhaustion of administrative review procedures prior to recourse to judicial review procedures, where such a requirement exists under national law.

Amendment 1234 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 25 – paragraph 2 a (new)

Amendment 1235 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 25 – paragraph 2 b (new)

2b. This Article shall not exclude the possibility of a preliminary review procedure before an administrative authority and shall not affect the requirement of exhaustion of administrative review procedures prior to recourse to judicial review procedures, where such a requirement exists under national law.

Amendment 1236 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 25 – paragraph 2 a (new)

2a. For the purposes of paragraph 1, any non-governmental organisation that promotes environmental protection and meets the relevant requirements under national law shall be deemed to have rights capable of being impaired and their interest shall be deemed sufficient.

Amendment 1237 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 25 – paragraph 2 a (new)

2a. Member States shall ensure that practical information is made available to the public on access to administrative and judicial review procedures.

Amendment 1238 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 25 – paragraph 2 c (new)

2c. Member States shall ensure that practical information is made available to the public on access to the administrative and judicial review procedures referred to in this Article.

Amendment 1239 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 26

1. Member States shall ensure that, where damage to human health has occurred as a result of a violation of national measures that were adopted pursuant to this Directive, the individuals affected have the right to claim and obtain compensation for that damage from the relevant natural or legal persons and, where appropriate, from the relevant competent authorities responsible for the violation. 2. Member States shall ensure that, as part of the public concerned, non- governmental organisations promoting the protection of human health or the environment and meeting any requirements under national law are allowed to represent the individuals affected and bring collective actions for compensation. Member States shall ensure that a claim for a violation leading to a damage cannot be pursued twice, by the individuals affected and by the non- governmental organisations referred to in this paragraph. 3. Member States shall ensure that national rules and procedures relating to claims for compensation are designed and applied in such a way that they do not render impossible or excessively difficult the exercise of the right to compensation for damage caused by a violation pursuant to paragraph 1. 4. Where there is a claim for compensation in accordance with paragraph 1, supported by evidence from which a causality link may be presumed between the damage and the violation, Member States shall ensure that the onus is on the person responsible for the violation to prove that the violation did not cause or contribute to the damage. 5. Member States shall ensure that the limitation periods for bringing actions for compensation referred to in paragraph 1 are not shorter than 5 years. Such periods shall not begin to run before the violation has ceased and the person claiming the compensation knows that he or she suffered damage from a violation pursuant to paragraph 1.Article 26 deleted Compensation

Amendment 124 #

Christian DOLESCHAL, Christine SCHNEIDER, Jens GIESEKE, Norbert LINS, Angelika NIEBLER, Sabine VERHEYEN

Proposal for a directive
Recital 14

(14) Exonerations from the extended producer responsibility obligations should nevertheless be possible where products are placed on the EU market in small quantities, ~~i.e. less than 2 tonnes of products,~~ since the additional administrative burden for the micro producers would in such cases be disproportionate compared to the environmental benefits. Exonerations should also be possible when the producer can demonstrate that no micro-pollutants are generated at the end of life of a product. It might be the case for instance where it can be proven that the residues from a product are rapidly biodegradable in the wastewater treatment plants and the environment or not reaching the urban wastewater treatment plants. The Commission should be empowered to adopt implementing acts to establish detailed criteria to identify the products placed on the market that do not generate relevant micro-pollutants ~~in wastewaters~~whose removal requires the upgrading of wastewater treatment plants with a quaternary treatment stage at the end of their life. When developing these criteria, the Commission should take into account scientific or other available technical information, including relevant international standards.

Amendment 1240 #

Amendment 1241 #

Marek Paweł BALT, Mohammed CHAHIM, Günther SIDL, Sara CERDAS, Cyrus ENGERER, Tiemo WÖLKEN, Heléne FRITZON

Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 1

1. Member States shall ensure that, where damage to h~~uman healt~~ealth in line with the One Health approach has occurred as a result of a violation of national measures that were adopted pursuant to this Directive, the individuals affected have the right to claim and obtain compensation for that damage from the relevant natural or legal persons and, where appropriate, from the relevant competent authorities responsible for the violation.

Amendment 1242 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 26.º – paragraph 1

1. Member States shall ensure that, where damage to human or environmental health has occurred as a result of a violation of national measures that were adopted pursuant to this Directive, the individuals affected have the right to claim and obtain compensation for that damage from the relevant natural or legal persons and, where appropriate, from the relevant competent authorities responsible for the violation.

Amendment 1243 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 1

1. Member States shall ensure that, where damage to human or animal health has occurred as a result of a violation of national measures that were adopted pursuant to this Directive, the individuals affected have the right to claim and obtain compensation for that damage from the relevant natural or legal persons and, where appropriate, from the relevant competent authorities responsible for the violation.

Amendment 1244 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 2

2. Member States shall ensure that, as part of the public concerned, non- governmental organisations promoting the protection of human health or the environment and meeting ~~any~~ requirements under national law are allowed to represent the individuals affected and bring collective actions for compensation. Member States shall ensure that a claim for a violation leading to a damage cannot be pursued twice, by the individuals affected and by the non-governmental organisations referred to in this paragraph.

Amendment 1245 #

Marek Paweł BALT, Mohammed CHAHIM, Günther SIDL, Sara CERDAS, Cyrus ENGERER, Tiemo WÖLKEN, Heléne FRITZON

Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 2

2. Member States shall ensure that, as part of the public concerned, non- governmental organisations promoting the protection of h~~uman healt~~ealth in line with the One Health approach or the environment and meeting any requirements under national law are allowed to represent the individuals affected and bring collective actions for compensation. Member States shall ensure that a claim for a violation leading to a damage cannot be pursued twice, by the individuals affected and by the non- governmental organisations referred to in this paragraph.

Amendment 1246 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 2

2. Member States shall ensure that, as part of the public concerned, non- governmental organisations promoting the protection of human or animal health or the environment and meeting any requirements under national law are allowed to represent the individuals affected and bring collective actions for compensation. Member States shall ensure that a claim for a violation leading to a damage cannot be pursued twice, by the individuals affected and by the non- governmental organisations referred to in this paragraph.

Amendment 1247 #

Danilo Oscar LANCINI, Silvia SARDONE, Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianna GANCIA, Aurélia BEIGNEUX, Gianantonio DA RE

Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 3

3. Member States shall ensure that national rules and procedures relating to claims for compensation, including as concerns the burden of proof, are designed and applied in such a way that they do not render impossible or excessively difficult the exercise of the right to compensation for damage caused by a violation pursuant to paragraph 1. National rules and procedures relating to actions for damages resulting from violations of this Directive shall not be less favourable to the alleged injured parties than those governing similar actions for damages resulting from violations of national law.

Amendment 1248 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 4

Amendment 1249 #

Radan KANEV

Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 4

4. Where there is a claim for compensation in accordance with paragraph 1, supported by evidence from which a causality link may be presumed between the damage and the violation, Member States shall ensure that the onus is on the person responsible for the violation to prove that the violat claimant has provided reasonably available evidence to support a claim for compensation in accordance with paragraph 1, and has reasonably substantiated that additional evidence lies in the control of the defendant or a third party, if requested by claimant, the court or administrative authority is able to order that such evidence is disclosed by the defendant or the third party in accordance with national procedural law, subject to the applicable Union diand n~~ot cause~~ational rules orn con~~tribute to the damage~~fidentiality and proportionality.

Amendment 125 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 14

Amendment 1250 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 4

Amendment 1251 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 4

4. Where there is a claim for compensation in accordance with paragraph 1, supported by evidence ~~from which a~~reasonably demonstrating that the damage can be associated with the violation, the causality link may be presumed between the damage and the violation, Member States shall ensure that the onus is on the person responsible for the violation to prove that the violation did not cause or contribute to the damage.

Amendment 1252 #

Deirdre CLUNE, Dolors MONTSERRAT, Adam JARUBAS, Marian-Jean MARINESCU, Ljudmila NOVAK, Jessica POLFJÄRD, Massimiliano SALINI, Colm MARKEY, Seán KELLY, Pernille WEISS

Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 4

4. Where there is a claim for compensation in accordance with paragraph 1, supported by evidence ~~from whic~~that allows to establish a causal~~ity~~ link ~~may be presumed~~ between the damage and the violation, Member States shall ensure that the onus is on the person responsible for the violation to prove that the violation did not cause or contribute to the damage.

Amendment 1253 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 5

5. Member States shall ensure that the limitation periods for bringing actions for compensation referred to in paragraph 1 are not shorter than 510 years. Such periods shall not begin to run before the violation has ceased and the person claiming the compensation knows that he or she suffered damage from a violation pursuant to paragraph 1. Where there is new scientific data, supporting for the first time a presumption for a causality link between a violation of the requirements of this Directive and the damage, the limitation period shall not begin before the release of this relevant scientific data.

Amendment 1254 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 5

5. Member States shall ensure that the limitation periods for bringing actions for compensation referred to in paragraph 1 are not shorter than 15 years. Such periods shall not begin to run before the violation has ceased and the person claiming the compensation knows that he or she suffered damage from a violation pursuant to paragraph 1.

Amendment 1255 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 5 a (new)

5a. Member States shall ensure that practical information is made available to the public on their right to claim and obtain compensation for damage.

Amendment 1256 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 27

~~1. The power to adopt delegated acts is conferred on the Commission subject to the conditions laid down in this~~ Article. 2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Articles 4(3), 6(3), 7(4), 8(5), 14(3), 20(2), and 24(3) shall be conferred on the Commission for a period of five years from [OP please insert the date = the date of entry into force of this Directive]. The Commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the five-year period. The delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration unless the European Parliament or the Council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period. 3. The delegation of power referred to in Articles 4(3), 6(3), 7(4), 8(5), 14(3), 20(2), and 24(3) may be revoked at any time by the European Parliament or by the Council. A decision to revoke 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 later date specified therein. It shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force. 4. Before adopting a delegated act, the Commission shall consult experts designated by each Member State in accordance with the principles laid down in the Interinstitutional Agreement of 13 April 2016 on Better Law-Making. 5. As soon as it adopts a delegated act, the Commission shall notify it simultaneously to the European Parliament and to the Council. 6. A delegated act adopted pursuant to Articles 4(3), 6(3), 7(4), 8(5), 14(3), 20(2), or 24(3) 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 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 of the Council.7 deleted Exercise of the delegation

Amendment 1257 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 27 – paragraph 2

2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Articles 2(1 a) (new), 4(3), 6(3), 7(4), 8(5), 14(3), 20(2), and 24(3) shall be conferred on the Commission for a period of five years from [OP please insert the date = the date of entry into force of this Directive]. The Commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the five-year period. The delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration unless the European Parliament or the Council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period.

Amendment 1258 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 27 – paragraph 2

2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Articles 4(3), 6(3), 7(4), 8(5), 9(1), 14(3), 20(2), and 24(3) shall be conferred on the Commission for a period of five years from [OP please insert the date = the date of entry into force of this Directive]. The Commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the five-year period. The delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration unless the European Parliament or the Council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period.

Amendment 1259 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 27 – paragraph 3

3. The delegation of power referred to in Articles 2(1 a) (new), 4(3), 6(3), 7(4), 8(5), 14(3), 20(2), and 24(3) may be revoked at any time by the European Parliament or by the Council. A decision to revoke 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 later date specified therein. It shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force.

Amendment 126 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 14

Amendment 1260 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 27 – paragraph 3

3. The delegation of power referred to in Articles 4(3), 6(3), 7(4), 8(5), 9(1), 14(3), 20(2), and 24(3) may be revoked at any time by the European Parliament or by the Council. A decision to revoke 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 later date specified therein. It shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force.

Amendment 1261 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 27 – paragraph 6

6. A delegated act adopted pursuant to Articles 2(1 a) (new), 4(3), 6(3), 7(4), 8(5), 14(3), 20(2), or 24(3) 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 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 of the Council.

Amendment 1262 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 29 – paragraph 1

1. Member States shall lay down the rules on penalties applicable to infringements of national provisions adopted pursuant to this Directive and shall take all measures necessary to ensure that they are implemented. The penalties provided for shall be effective, proportionate and dissuasive. They shall include, as appropriate, financial penalties proportionate to the turnover of the legal person or to the salary of the natural person having committed the breach~~, taking into account specificities of Small and Medium Enterprises.~~ and sufficient to fulfil their punitive and deterrent function. They shall also include bans on the pursuit of activities which have resulted in committing the offence as well as reimbursement of costs incurred by third parties who have investigated, reported or sued the offender.

Amendment 1263 #

Marek Paweł BALT, Mohammed CHAHIM, Günther SIDL, Sara CERDAS, Cyrus ENGERER, Tiemo WÖLKEN, Heléne FRITZON

Proposal for a directive
Article 29 – paragraph 2 – point c

(c) the population or the environment affected by the violation, bearing in mind the impact of the infringement on the objective of achieving a high level of protection of h~~uman healt~~ealth in line with the One Health approach and the environment.

Amendment 1264 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 29 – paragraph 2 – point c

(c) the population or the environment affected by the violation, bearing in mind the impact of the infringement on the objective of achieving a high level of protection of human and animal health and the environment.

Amendment 1265 #

(ca) the irreversibility of the environmental damage or the duration that is required to remediate it;

Amendment 1266 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 29 – paragraph 2 – point c b (new)

(cb) any relevant previous violations by the operator;

Amendment 1267 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 29 – paragraph 2 – point c c (new)

(cc) any other aggravating or mitigating factors applicable to the circumstances of the case.

Amendment 1268 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 29 – paragraph 2 – point c c (new)

(cc) any penalties previously received for the same violation

Amendment 1269 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 29.º – paragraph 3

~~3. Member States shall without undue delay notify the Commission of the rules and measures referred to in paragraph 1 and of any subsequent amendments affecting them.~~deleted

Amendment 127 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 14

(14) Exonerations from the extended producer responsibility obligations should nevertheless be possible where products are placed on the market in small quantities, i.e. less than 2 tonnes of products, since the additional administrative burden for the producer would in such cases be disproportionate compared to the environmental benefits. Exonerations should also be possible when the producer can demonstrate that non the producer can demonstrate that the products they place on the market do not generate micro-pollutants are ~~generated at the~~ quiring quaternary treatmendt of ~~life of a product~~wastewater. It might be the case for instance where it can be proven that the residues from a product are rapidly biodegradable in the wastewaters and the environment or not reaching the urban wastewater treatment plants. The Commission should be empowered to adopt implementing acts to establish detailed criteria to identify the products placed on the market that do not generate micro-pollutants in wastewaters at the end of their life. When developing these criteria, the Commission should take into account scientific or other available technical information, including relevant international standards.

Amendment 1270 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 30 – paragraph -1 (new)

-1. By 31 December 2027, the Commission shall publish an analysis of the possible need to adapt the list of products to be covered by extended producer responsibility to the evolution of the range of products placed on the market, improved knowledge on the presence of micro-pollutants in wastewaters and their impacts on public health and the environment, and data resulting from the new monitoring obligations on micro-pollutants in the inlets and outlets of the urban wastewater treatment plants.

Amendment 1271 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 30 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part

By 31 December 2030, by 31 December 2035 and by 31 December 2040, the Commission shall carry out an evaluation of this Directive based in particular on the following elements:

Amendment 1272 #

Danilo Oscar LANCINI, Silvia SARDONE, Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianna GANCIA, Aurélia BEIGNEUX, Gianantonio DA RE

Proposal for a directive
Article 30 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part

By 31 December 20305 and by 31 December 20405, the Commission shall carry out an evaluation of this Directive based in particular on the following elements:

Amendment 1273 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 30 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part

By 31 December 20340 and by 31 December 20450, the Commission shall carry out an evaluation of this Directive based in particular on the following elements:

Amendment 1274 #

Marek Paweł BALT, Mohammed CHAHIM, Günther SIDL, Sara CERDAS, Cyrus ENGERER, Tiemo WÖLKEN

Proposal for a directive
Article 30 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point e

(e) an analyse of the possible need to adapt the list of products to be covered by extended producer responsibility, in particular per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to the evolution of the range of products placed on the market, improved knowledge on the presence of micro-pollutants in wastewaters and their impacts on public health and the environment, and data resulting from the new monitoring obligations on micro- pollutants in the inlets and outlets of the urban wastewater treatment plants.

Amendment 1275 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 30 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point e

(e) an analyse of the possible need to adapt the list of ~~product~~substances to be covered by extended producer responsibility to the evolution of ~~the range of products placed on the market,~~ improved knowledge on the presence of micro-pollutants in wastewaters and their impacts on public health and the environment, and data resulting from the new monitoring obligations on micro-pollutants in the inlets and outlets of the urban wastewater treatment plants.

Amendment 1276 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 30 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point e

(e) an analyse of the possible need to adapt the list of products to be covered by extended producer responsibility to the evolution of the range of ~~product~~substances placed on the market, improved knowledge on the presence of micro-pollutants in wastewaters and their impacts on public health and the environment, and data resulting from the new monitoring obligations on micro-pollutants in the inlets and outlets of the urban wastewater treatment plants.

Amendment 1277 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 30 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point e

(e) an analyseis of the possible need to adapt the list of products to be covered by extended producer responsibility to the evolution of the range of products placed on the market, improved knowledge on the presence of micro-pollutants in wastewaters and their impacts on public health and the environment, and data resulting from the new monitoring obligations on micro-pollutants in the inlets and outlets of the urban wastewater treatment plants.

Amendment 1278 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 30 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point e a (new)

(ea) an analysis of the possible need to adapt the list of substances to be covered by extended producer responsibility to the evolution of improved knowledge on the presence of micro-pollutants in wastewaters and their impacts on public health and the environment, and data resulting from the new monitoring obligations on micro-pollutants in the inlets and outlets of the urban wastewater treatment plants.

Amendment 1279 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 30 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point e a (new)

(ea) an analysis of the need to introduce reduction targets for greenhouse gas emissions of the wastewater treatment sector;

Amendment 128 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 14

(14) Exonerations from the extended producer responsibility obligations or from the eco-participation should nevertheless be possible where products are placed on the market in small quantities, i.e. less than 2 tonnes of products, since the additional administrative burden for the producer - regarding the extended producer responsability only - would in such cases be disproportionate compared to the environmental benefits. Exonerations should also be possible when the producer can demonstrate that no micro-pollutants are generated at the end of life of a product. It might be the case for instance where it can be proven that the residues from a product are rapidly biodegradable in the wastewaters and the environment or not reaching the urban wastewater treatment plants. The Commission should be empowered to adopt implementing acts to establish detailed criteria to identify the products placed on the market that do not generate micro-pollutants in wastewaters at the end of their life. When developing these criteria, the Commission should take into account scientific or other available technical information, including relevant international standards.

Amendment 1280 #

Max ORVILLE, Pascal CANFIN, Véronique TRILLET-LENOIR

Proposal for a directive
Article 30 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point e b (new)

(eb) an analysis of the need to remove micro-plastics and PFAS from urban wastewater before discharge.

Amendment 1281 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 32 – paragraph 2

2. Article 3(1) and (2) and Article 6~~(1)~~ shall apply from 31 December 202730 in respect of Mayotte. Before the end of the transitional period, the Commission shall collect the information necessary to analyse the possibility of prolonging these transitional arrangements.

Amendment 1282 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex I – Part B – point 5

5. Authorisations for discharges from urban wastewater treatment plants using plastic biomedia shall include ~~an obligation to permanently monitor and prevent all unintentional~~obligations to permanently monitor and prevent all accidental acute leakages and chronic diffuse leaks by requiring those cumulative criteria to be met: (a) The declaration of the technologies used for biological wastewater treatment, including the type and volume of plastic biomedia; and (b) The provision of a hazard identification and risk assessment outlining operational safety and reliability of wastewater treatment plants operations. When used, plastic biomedias should be considered as a potential risk for the environment and preventive measures should be taken; and (c) A detailed description of the specific WWTP retention equipment installed to prevent plastic biomedia release in the receiving environment and integrate its control as part of regular monitoring operations; and (d) Frequent control by competent authorities to ensure the presence and proper functioning of the equipment set to prevent plastic biomedia accidental acute leakages and chronic diffuse leaks; and (e) Mandatory report to competent authorities of any unintentional discharge and/or accidental spill and implementation of immediate security controls to evaluate the efficiency of the system in such case. biomedia release in the environment.

Amendment 1283 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex I – Part B – point 5

5. Authorisations for discharges from urban wastewater treatment plants using plastic biomedia shall include a~~n obligation to permanently monitor and prevent all unintentional biomedia release in the environment~~ description of the technologies used, including the type and volume of plastic biomedia, and of the specific wastewater treatment plant retention equipment installed to prevent plastic biomedia release in the receiving environment and an obligation to permanently monitor and prevent all biomedia release in the environment. In case of releases in the environment, operators shall be required to report the incident to competent authorities.

Amendment 1284 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex I – Part B – point 5

5. Authorisations for discharges from urban wastewater treatment plants using plastic biomedia shall include an obligations to permanently monitor and prevent a~~ll unintentional biomedia release in the environment.~~ccidental acute leakages and chronic diffuse leaks by requiring:

Amendment 1285 #

Christian DOLESCHAL, Christine SCHNEIDER, Jens GIESEKE, Norbert LINS, Angelika NIEBLER, Sabine VERHEYEN

Proposal for a directive
Annex I – Part B – point 5 – point a (new)

a) The declaration of the technologies used for biological wastewater treatment, including the type and volume of plastic biomedia; (b) The provision of a hazard identification and risk assessment outlining operational safety and reliability of wastewater treatment plants operations. When used, plastic biomedias should be considered as a potential risk for the environment and preventive measures should be taken; (c) A detailed description of the specific WWTP retention equipment installed to prevent plastic biomedia release in the receiving environment and integrate its control as part of regular monitoring operations; (d) Frequent control by competent authorities to ensure the presence and proper functioning of the equipment set to prevent plastic biomedia accidental acute leakages and chronic diffuse leaks; (e) Mandatory report to competent authorities of any unintentional discharge and/or accidental spill and implementation of immediate security controls to evaluate the efficiency of the system in such case.

Amendment 1286 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex I – Part B – point 6

6. More stringent requirements than those set out in Tables 1, 2 and 3 shall be applied where necessary to ensure that the receiving waters fulfil the requirements laid down in Directives 2000/60/EC, 2008/56/EC, 2008/105/EC and 2006/7/EC .deleted

Amendment 1287 #

Michal WIEZIK, Martin HOJSÍK

Proposal for a directive
Annex I – Part C – point 1 – point a

(a) the polluting substances contained in the non-domestic wastewater do not impede the operation of the wastewater treatment plant, do not damage collecting systems, wastewater treatment plants and associated equipment and do not prevent the reuse of treated water and the recovery of sludge for beneficial uses requiring a particular quality of these resources;

Amendment 1288 #

Michal WIEZIK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Martin HOJSÍK

Proposal for a directive
Annex I – Part C – point 1 – point c

(c) the wastewater treatment plant is designed and equipped to abate the polluting substances contained in the non- domestic wastewater ~~can be abated by the urban wastewater treatment plant~~;

Amendment 1289 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex I – Part C – point 1 – point d

(d) where an urban wastewater treatment plant treats discharges from an installation holding a permit referred to in Article 4 of Directive 2010/75/EU, the ~~pollutant load~~waste water treatment plant is made equipped to abate the released polluting substances and the operator of the respective installation is financially responsible for the costs of the additional treatments in line with the polluter pays principle, the pollutant load and concentration from the discharges of that plant does not exceed the pollutant load and concentration that would be discharged if the discharges were released directly from the installation and were compliant with the emission limit values set in accordance with Article 15(3) of that Directive ~~and~~, any additional measures taken in accordance with Article 18 of that Directive; and an equivalent level of protection of the environment as a whole is guaranteed;

Amendment 129 #

Deirdre CLUNE, Dolors MONTSERRAT, Adam JARUBAS, Marian-Jean MARINESCU, Ljudmila NOVAK, Jessica POLFJÄRD, Radan KANEV, Colm MARKEY, Seán KELLY, Christophe HANSEN, Stelios KYMPOUROPOULOS, Pernille WEISS

Proposal for a directive
Recital 14

(14) Exonerations from the extended producer responsibility obligations should nevertheless be possible where products are placed on the market in small quantities, i.e. less than 2 tonnes of products, since the additional administrative burden for the producer would in such cases be disproportionate compared to the environmental benefits. Exonerations should also be possible when the producer can demonstrate that no micro-pollutants are generated at the end of life of a product. It might be the case for instance where it can be proven that the residues from a product are inherently biodegradable or rapidly biodegradable in the wastewaters and the environment or not reaching the urban wastewater treatment plants. The Commission should be empowered to adopt implementing acts to establish detailed criteria to identify the products placed on the market that do not generate micro-pollutants in wastewaters at the end of their life. When developing these criteria, the Commission should take into account scientific or other available technical information, including relevant international standards.

Amendment 1290 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex I – Part C – point 1 – point d

(d) where an urban wastewater treatment plant treats discharges from an installation holding a permit referred to in Article 4 of Directive 2010/75/EU, the pollutant load from the discharges of that plant does not exceed the pollutant load that would be discharged if the discharges were released directly from the installation and were compliant with the emission limit values set in accordance with ~~Article 15(3) of that Directive and any additional measures taken in accordance with Article 18 of that Directive~~compliance with the strictest possible emission limit values set according to the strictest range of Best Available Technique (BAT);

Amendment 1291 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex I – Part C – point 1 – point e

(e) the pollutant load in the discharge from the urban wastewater treatment plant does not deteriorate the good ecological status or potential or good chemical status of the receiving water body and does not prevent that water body from achieving such status, in accordance with the objectives set out in Article 4 of Directive 2000/60/EC. The upstream operator shall ensure at the site boundary compliance with relevant maximum allowable concentrations set pursuant to Directive 2008/105/EC, as amended;

Amendment 1292 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex I – Part C – point 1 – point e a (new)

(ea) The specific authorisation shall include the monitoring requirements of the non-domestic activity operators responsible for the non-domestic wastewater before such wastewater enters collecting systems and urban wastewater treatment plants.

Amendment 1293 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex I – Part C – point 1 – point e a (new)

(ea) The non-domestic wastewater complies with the relevant maximum allowable concentrations set pursuant to Directive 2008/105/EC (as amended);

Amendment 1294 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex I – Part D – point 1 – paragraph 3

Member States shall provide the Commission with all relevant information concerning the applied monitoring method. When an alternative method is approved and fits for purpose in one EU country it must be published on the Commission website and can be used in other EU countries based on the principles of EU internal market.

Amendment 1295 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex I – Part D – point 2 – paragraph 1

~~Flow-proportional or~~Member States shall use time-based 24- hour samples which shall be collected at the same well- defined point in the outlet and, if necessary, in the inlet of the urban wastewater treatment plant . However, any time-based samples used to monitor micro- pollutants shall be 48-hour samples.

Amendment 1296 #

3. The minimum annual number of samples shall be determined according to the size of the treatment plant and beto whether it offers value for money in the light of the circumstances in individual Member States, collected at regular intervals during the year:

Amendment 1297 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex I – Part D – point 6

6. Analyses concerning discharges from lagooning shall be carried out on filtered samples; however, the concentration of total suspended solids in unfiltered water samples of such discharges shall not exceed 150 mg/l. Equivalent digital on-line sensor measurement can be used as an alternative for this purpose.

Amendment 1298 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex I – Part D – paragraph 4

1 Requirements for tertiary treatment of discharges from urban wastewater treatment plants referred to in Article 7(1) and (3) ~~. O~~. For wastewater treatment plants referred to in Article 7(1) both parameters shall apply. For wastewater treatment plants referred to in Article 7(3), one or both parameters may be applied depending on the local situation. The values for concentration or for the percentage of reduction shall apply.

Amendment 1299 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex I – Part D – paragraph 4

1 Requirements for tertiary treatment of discharges from urban wastewater treatment plants referred to in Article 7(1) and (3) . One or both parameters may be applied depending on the local situation. The values for concentration or for the percentage of reduction shall apply. Equivalent digital on-line sensor measurement can be used as an alternative for this purpose.

Amendment 130 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 14

Amendment 1300 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex I – Part D – paragraph 4

Amendment 1301 #

Heléne FRITZON

Proposal for a directive
Annex I – Part D – paragraph 5

Note 1: Natural nitrogen retention ~~shall not~~may be taken into account in the calculation of the minimum percentage reduction.

Amendment 1302 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex I – Part D – paragraph 7

Note 1: The concentration of the organic substances referred to in points (a), (b) and (bc) shall be measured.

Amendment 1303 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex I – Part D – point b a (new)

(ba) Category 3 (substances of high risk) (i) Telmisartan (CAS No 144701-48-4) (ii) Bisphenol A (CAS No 80-05-7) (iii) Beta-estradiol (CAS No 50-28-2) (iv) Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) (CAS No 1763-23-1)

Amendment 1304 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex I – Part D – paragraph 8

Note 2: The percentage of removal shall be calculated for at least ~~six substances~~ten substances including all substances in category 3 . The number of substances in category 1 shall be twice the number of substances in category 2. If less than ~~six~~ten substances can be measured in sufficient concentration, the competent authority shall designate other substances to calculate the minimum percentage of removal when it is necessary. The average of the percentages of removal of all substances used in the calculation shall be used in order to assess whether the required 80 % minimum percentage of removal has been reached.

Amendment 1305 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex I – Part D – paragraph 8

Note 2: The percentage of removal shall be calculated on dry weather flow and for at least six substances. The number of substances in category 1 shall be twice the number of substances in category 2. If less than six substances can be measured in sufficient concentration, the competent authority shall designate other substances to calculate the minimum percentage of removal when it is necessary. The average of the percentages of removal of all substances used in the calculation shall be used in order to assess whether the required 80 % minimum percentage of removal has been reached.

Amendment 1306 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex I – Part D – paragraph 8

Amendment 1307 #

Marek Paweł BALT, Mohammed CHAHIM, Sara CERDAS, Cyrus ENGERER, Heléne FRITZON

Proposal for a directive
Annex I – Part D – paragraph 8

Note 2: The percentage of removal shall be calculated on dry weather flow for at least six substances. The number of substances in category 1 shall be twice the number of substances in category 2. If less than six substances can be measured in sufficient concentration, the competent authority shall designate other substances to calculate the minimum percentage of removal when it is necessary. The average of the percentages of removal of all substances used in the calculation shall be used in order to assess whether the required 80 % minimum percentage of removal has been reached.

Amendment 1308 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex I – Part D – paragraph 8

Note 2: The percentage of removal shall be calculated for at least six substances. The number of substances in category 1 shall be twice the number of substances in category 2. If less than six substances can be measured in sufficient concentration, the competent authority shall designate other substances to calculate the minimum percentage of removal when it is necessary. The average of the percentages of removal of all removable substances used in the calculation shall be used in order to assess whether the required 80 % minimum percentage of removal has been reached.

Amendment 1309 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex II – point 1

1. Areas located in the catchments of the Baltic Sea, the Black Sea, ~~parts of~~ the North Sea ~~identified as sensitive to eutrophication under Directive 2008/56/EC and parts of~~and the Adriatic Sea identified as sensitive to eutrophication under Directives 2008/56/EC and 2000/60/EC;

Amendment 131 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 14

(14) Exonerations from the extended producer responsibility obligations should nevertheless be possible where products are placed on the market in small quantities, i.e. less than ~~2 tonnes of products~~500 kilogramms of products, calculated for the Union market, since the additional administrative burden for the producer would in such cases be disproportionate compared to the environmental benefits. Exonerations should also be possible when the producer can demonstrate that no micro-pollutants are generated at the end of life of a product. It might be the case for instance where it can be proven that the residues from a product are rapidly biodegradable in the wastewaters and the environment or not reaching the urban wastewater treatment plants. The Commission should be empowered to adopt implementing acts to establish detailed criteria to identify the products placed on the market that do not generate micro-pollutants in wastewaters at the end of their life. When developing these criteria, the Commission should take into account scientific or other available technical information, including relevant international standards.

Amendment 1310 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex II – point 1

1. Areas located in the catchments of the Baltic Sea, the Black Sea, parts of the North Sea identified as sensitive to eutrophication under Directive 2008/56/EC ~~and~~, parts of the Adriatic Sea identified as sensitive to eutrophication under Directive 2008/56/EC, the French part of the North Atlantic, and the Bay of Biscay identified as sensitive to eutrophication in EEA Report on Nutrient enrichment and eutrophication in Europe’s seas, No 14/2019;

Amendment 1311 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) estuaries, bays and other coastal waters which are found to have a poor water exchange, or which receive large quantities of nutrients. Discharges from small agglomerations are usually of minor importance in those areas, but for large agglomerations, the removal of phosphorus and/or nitrogen should be included ~~unless it can be demonstrated that the removal will have no effect on the level of eutrophication~~;

Amendment 1312 #

Danilo Oscar LANCINI, Silvia SARDONE, Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianna GANCIA, Aurélia BEIGNEUX, Gianantonio DA RE

Proposal for a directive
Annex III

LIST OF PRODUCTS COVERED BY EXTENDED PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY 1. Medicinal products for human use falling within the scope of Directive 2001/83/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council80. 2. Cosmetic products falling within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 November 2009 on cosmetic products81. _________________ 80 Directive 2001/83/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 November 2001 on the Community code relating to medicinal products for human use (OJ L 311, 28.11.2001, p. 67–128). 81 Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 November 2009 on cosmetic products (OJ L 342, 22.12.2009, p. 59– 209).deleted

Amendment 1313 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex III

Amendment 1314 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex III

Amendment 1315 #

Danilo Oscar LANCINI, Silvia SARDONE, Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianna GANCIA, Aurélia BEIGNEUX, Gianantonio DA RE

Proposal for a directive
Annex III – subheading 1

PART 1: LIST OF PGRO~~DUCTS COVERED BY EXTENDED PRODU~~UPS OF SUBSTANCERS RESPONSIB~~ILITY~~LE FOR AT LEAST BUT NOT SIGNIFICANTLY MORE THAN 90% OF RELEVANT MICRO-POLLUTANTS

Amendment 1316 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex III – subheading 1

LIST OF ~~PRODUCT~~SUBSTANCES COVERED BY EXTENDED PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY

Amendment 1317 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex III – subheading 1

LIST OF ~~PRODUCT~~SUBSTANCES COVERED BY EXTENDED PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY

Amendment 1318 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex III – subheading 1

LIST OF ~~PRODUCT~~SUBSTANCES COVERED BY EXTENDED PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY

Amendment 1319 #

Danilo Oscar LANCINI, Silvia SARDONE, Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianna GANCIA, Aurélia BEIGNEUX, Gianantonio DA RE

Proposal for a directive
Annex III – subheading 1 a (new)

2.a Detergents products falling within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 648/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 March 2004 on detergents.

Amendment 132 #

Marek Paweł BALT, Mohammed CHAHIM, Günther SIDL, Sara CERDAS, Cyrus ENGERER, Tiemo WÖLKEN, Heléne FRITZON

Proposal for a directive
Recital 14

(14) Exonerations from the extended producer responsibility obligations should nevertheless be possible where products are placed on the market in small quantities, i.e. less than 21 tonnes of products, since the additional administrative burden for the producer would in such cases be disproportionate compared to the environmental benefits. Exonerations should also be possible when the producer can demonstrate that no micro-pollutants are generated at the end of life of a product. It might be the case for instance where it can be proven that the residues from a product are rapidly biodegradable in the wastewaters and the environment or not reaching the urban wastewater treatment plants. The Commission should be empowered to adopt implementing acts to establish detailed criteria to identify the products placed on the market that do not generate micro-pollutants in wastewaters at the end of their life. When developing these criteria, the Commission should take into account scientific or other available technical information, including relevant international standards.

Amendment 1320 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex III – subheading 1 a (new)

Part A - List of detailed criteria to identify micropollutants for the implementation of the definition set in Article 2(16)

Amendment 1321 #

Danilo Oscar LANCINI, Silvia SARDONE, Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianna GANCIA, Aurélia BEIGNEUX, Gianantonio DA RE

Proposal for a directive
Annex III – subheading 1 b (new)

Part B - List of substances covered by extended producer responsibility on the basis of the criteria laid down in Part A Nr. Substance name CAS Nr Hazardousness Index (relative contribution to toxicity of Three-Stage UWWTP effluent)

Amendment 1322 #

Danilo Oscar LANCINI, Silvia SARDONE, Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianna GANCIA, Aurélia BEIGNEUX, Gianantonio DA RE

Proposal for a directive
Annex III – subheading 1 c (new)

List of detailed criteria on the uniform application of the condition laid down in Article 9 paragraph 2, point (b)

Amendment 1323 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex III – point 1

1. Medicinal products for human use falling within the scope of Directive 2001/83/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council80. _________________ 80 Directive 2001/83/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 November 2001 on the Community code relating to medicinal products for human use (OJ L 311, 28.11.2001, p. 67–128).deleted

Amendment 1324 #

Marek Paweł BALT, Mohammed CHAHIM, Günther SIDL, Sara CERDAS, Tiemo WÖLKEN, Heléne FRITZON

Proposal for a directive
Annex III – point 1

1. Medicinal products for human and veterinary use falling within the scope of Directive 2001/83/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council80. _________________ 80 Directive 2001/83/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 November 2001 on the Community code relating to medicinal products for human use (OJ L 311, 28.11.2001, p. 67–128).

Amendment 1325 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex III – point 1

1. ~~Medicinal products for human use falling within the scope of Directive 2001/83/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council80. _________________ 80~~Substances included in Annex 10 of the Water Framework Directive (200~~1/83~~0/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council ~~of 6 November 2001 on the Community code relating to medicinal products for human use (OJ L 311, 28.11.2001, p. 67–128~~).

Amendment 1326 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex III – point 1 – point i (new)

i) PART A - List of detailed criteria to identify micropollutants for the implementation of the definition set in Article 2(16)

Amendment 1327 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex III – point 1 – point ii (new)

ii) PART B - List of substances covered by extended producer responsibility on the basis of the criteria laid down in Part A Nr. Substance name CAS Nr Hazardousness Index (based on Predicted No-Effect Concentration)

Amendment 1328 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex III – point 1 – point iii (new)

iii) PART C - List of detailed criteria on the uniform application of the condition laid down in Article 9 paragraph 2, point (b)

Amendment 1329 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex III – point 2

2. Cosmetic products falling within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 November 2009 on cosmetic products81. _________________ 81 Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 November 2009 on cosmetic products (OJ L 342, 22.12.2009, p. 59– 209).deleted

Amendment 133 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 14

(14) Exonerations from the extended producer responsibility obligations should nevertheless be possible where products are placed on the market in small quantities, i.e. less than 2a tonnes of products, since the additional administrative burden for the producer would in such cases be disproportionate compared to the environmental benefits. Exonerations should also be possible when the producer can demonstrate that no micro-pollutants are generated at the end of life of a product. It might be the case for instance where it can be proven that the residues from a product are rapidly biodegradable in the wastewaters and the environment or not reaching the urban wastewater treatment plants. The Commission should be empowered to adopt implementing acts to establish detailed criteria to identify the products placed on the market that do not generate micro-pollutants in wastewaters at the end of their life. When developing these criteria, the Commission should take into account scientific or other available technical information, including relevant international standards.

Amendment 1330 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex III – point 2

Amendment 1331 #

Pascal CANFIN, Véronique TRILLET-LENOIR, Max ORVILLE

Proposal for a directive
Annex III – point 2 a (new)

2a. Detergents falling within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 648/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 March 2004 on detergents.

Amendment 1332 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex III – point 2 a (new)

2a. Detergents falling within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 648/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council.1a _________________ 1a Regulation (EC) No 648/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 March 2004 on detergents

Amendment 1333 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex III – point 2 a (new)

2a. Detergents falling within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 648/2004.1a _________________ 1a Regulation (EC) No 648/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 March 2004 on detergents

Amendment 1334 #

Marek Paweł BALT, Mohammed CHAHIM, Günther SIDL, Sara CERDAS, Cyrus ENGERER, Tiemo WÖLKEN

Proposal for a directive
Annex III – point 2 a (new)

2a. Products which includes per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

Amendment 1335 #

Marek Paweł BALT, Mohammed CHAHIM, Sara CERDAS, Cyrus ENGERER, Tiemo WÖLKEN

Proposal for a directive
Annex III – point 2 b (new)

2b. Member States can add other sectors such as pesticides, households products, plastic additives etc. based on the evidence of presence of the micro- pollutants produced by this sector a) in the water after passing through the third level treatment, b) in the sludge, c) permanently in the system (micro- pollutants that "never leave the waste water treatment system") in order to reflect national specificities.

Amendment 1336 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex III – point 2 c (new)

2c. Exception shall apply to the substances that fall under above criteria if they are really biodegradable according to Part 4.1.2.9.5 of Annex 1 to the CLP Regulation.

Amendment 1337 #

Pascal CANFIN, Véronique TRILLET-LENOIR, Max ORVILLE

Proposal for a directive
Annex V – point 1 – point b a (new)

(ba) a mapping of urban impervious surfaces, including asphalt driveways, concrete patios, and rooftops; and an action plan with concrete measures to increase urban green spaces;

Amendment 1338 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex V – point 1 – point b a (new)

(ba) a stress test assessment of the vulnerability of collecting systems and urban wastewater treatment plants based on climate change scenarios;

Amendment 1339 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex V – point 2 – introductory part

2. technically and economically feasible objectives for the reduction of pollution from storm water overflows and urban runoff~~, including th~~ and the progressive elimination of untreated discharges of urban runoff through separate fcoll~~owing:~~ection networks, unless it can be demonstrated that those discharges do not cause adverse impacts on the quality of receiving waters;

Amendment 134 #

Christian DOLESCHAL, Christine SCHNEIDER, Jens GIESEKE, Norbert LINS, Angelika NIEBLER, Sabine VERHEYEN

Proposal for a directive
Recital 15

(15) In order to avoid possible internal market distortions, minimum requirements for the implementation of the extended producer responsibility should be established in this Directive, while the practical organisation of the system should be decided at national level. The Commission should provide guidance on the extended producer responsibility schemes to allow for a harmonised implementation among Member States. The contributions of the producers should be proportionate to the quantities of the products they place on the market and the hazardousness of their residues. The contributions should cover, but not exceed, the costs for the monitoring activities for micro-pollutants, the collection, reporting and impartial verification of statistics on the quantities and hazardousness of products placed on the market, and the application of the quaternary treatment to urban wastewater in an efficient manner and in accordance with this Directive. Since urban wastewater is treated collectively, it is appropriate to introduce a requirement for producers to join a centralised organisation which can implement their obligations under the extended producer responsibility on their behalf.

Amendment 1340 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex V – point 2 – point a

(a) an indicative objective that storm water overflow, represents no more than 1 % of the annual collected urban wastewater load calculated in dry weather conditions; This indicative target shall be met by: (i) 31 December 2035 for all agglomerations of 100 000 p.e. and above; (ii) 31 December 2040 for agglomerations of 10 000 p.e. and above identified in accordance with paragraph 2 of Article 5;deleted

Amendment 1341 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex V – point 2 – point a

Amendment 1342 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex V – point 2 – point a – paragraph 1

an indicative objective that sfor a fictitious parameter that is present in urban wastewater but not in rainwater or urban runoff, Storm water overflow, represents no more than 1 2% of the annual collected urban wastewater load, calculated in dry weather conditions;

Amendment 1343 #

Deirdre CLUNE, Dolors MONTSERRAT, Adam JARUBAS, Marian-Jean MARINESCU, Ljudmila NOVAK, Jessica POLFJÄRD, Radan KANEV, Colm MARKEY, Seán KELLY, Christophe HANSEN, Pernille WEISS

Proposal for a directive
Annex V – point 2 – point a – paragraph 1

a~~n indicative objective that storm water overflow, represents no more than 1 % of the annual collected urban wastewater load calculated in dry weather condi~~ specific objective of reduction of pollution from storm water overflows shall be established in the Integrated urban wastewater management plans, according to the local needs of environmental protections;

Amendment 1344 #

Marek Paweł BALT, Sara CERDAS

Proposal for a directive
Annex V – point 2 – point a – paragraph 1

an indicative objective ~~that storm water overflow, represents no more than 1 % of the annual collected urban wastewater load calculated in dry weather conditio~~for the reduction of the share of storm water overflow to be determined according to local conditions and protection needs, achievable by technically and economically proportionate means;

Amendment 1345 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex V – point 2 – point a – paragraph 1

an indicative objective that storm water overflow, represents no more than 1 % of the annual collected urban wastewater load ~~calculated in dry weather conditions~~in regard to the chemical oxygen demand (COD) calculated in dry weather conditions. This indicative target shall be translated at the national level by responsible state authorities in charge of water treatment into a binding target that can be counted in occurrences (but not more than 20 cases) or yearly runoff volume (but not more than 15%) that can be calculated through modelling;

Amendment 1346 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex V – point 2 – point a – paragraph 1

a~~n indicative~~ mandatory objective that storm water overflow, represents no more than 1 % of the annual collected urban wastewater load in regard to the chemical oxygen demand (COD), calculated ion dry weather ~~conditions~~flow;

Amendment 1347 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex V – point 2 – point a – paragraph 1

an bindi~~cative~~ng objective that storm water overflow, represents no more than 15 % of the annual collected urban wastewater load calculated in dry weather conditions;

Amendment 1348 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex V – point 2 – point a – paragraph 1

an bindi~~cative~~ng objective that storm water overflow, represents no more than 1 % of the annual collected urban wastewater load calculated in dry weather conditions;

Amendment 1349 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex V – point 2 – point a – paragraph 1

an ~~indicative~~ objective that storm water overflow, represents no more than 1 % of the annual collected urban wastewater load calculated in dry weather conditions;

Amendment 135 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 15

(15) In order to avoid possible internal market distortions, minimum requirements for the implementation of the extended producer responsibility should be established in this Directive, while the practical organisation of the system should be decided at national level. The contributions of the producers should be proportionate to the quantities of the products they place on the market ~~and~~, the hazardousness of their residues~~. Th~~, and the annual sales value of the products that are placed on the market. The collective contributions should cover, but not exceed, the costs for the monitoring activities for micro-pollutants, the collection, reporting and impartial verification of statistics on the quantities and hazardouness of products placed on the market, and the application of the quaternary treatment to urban wastewater in an efficient manner and in accordance with this Directive. The financial responsibility of producers of products should not exceed the costs that are necessary to provide quaternary wastewater treatment in a cost-efficient way. Since urban wastewater is treated collectively, it is appropriate to introduce a requirement for producers to join a centralised organisation which can implement their obligations under the extended producer responsibility on their behalf.

Amendment 1350 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex V – point 2 – point a – paragraph 1 a (new)

The derogation at national level can be granted in case of the effective use of the urban runoff discharge systems if that ensures the same level of the environmental protection.

Amendment 1351 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex V – point 2 – point a – paragraph 2 – introductory part

TMeasures to achieve this indicative ~~target~~objective shall be ~~met~~in place by:

Amendment 1352 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex V – point 2 – point a – paragraph 2 – introductory part

This ~~indicative~~ target shall be met by:

Amendment 1353 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex V – point 2 – point a – paragraph 2 – point i

(i) 31 December 203542 for all agglomerations of 100 000 p.e. and above;

Amendment 1354 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex V – point 2 – point a – paragraph 2 – point i

(i) 31 December 20350 for all agglomerations of 100 000 p.e. and above;

Amendment 1355 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex V – point 2 – point a – paragraph 2 – point ii

(ii) 31 December 20407 for agglomerations of 10 000 p.e. and above identified in accordance with paragraph 2 of Article 5;

Amendment 1356 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex V – point 2 – point a – paragraph 2 – point ii

(ii) 31 December 2040 for agglomerations of 105 000 p.e. and above identified in accordance with paragraph 2 of Article 5;

Amendment 1357 #

Pascal CANFIN, Véronique TRILLET-LENOIR, Max ORVILLE

Proposal for a directive
Annex V – point 2 – point b

(b) the progressive elimination of untreated discharges of urban runoff through separate collection networks, unless it can be demonstrated that those discharges do not cause adverse impacts on the quality of receiving waters;deleted

Amendment 1358 #

Deirdre CLUNE, Dolors MONTSERRAT, Adam JARUBAS, Marian-Jean MARINESCU, Ljudmila NOVAK, Jessica POLFJÄRD, Massimiliano SALINI, Radan KANEV, Colm MARKEY, Seán KELLY, Christophe HANSEN

Proposal for a directive
Annex V – point 2 – point b

(b) the progressive ~~elimina~~reduction of untreated discharges of urban runoff through separate collection networks, unless it can be demonstrated that those discharges do not cause adverse impacts on the quality of receiving waters;

Amendment 1359 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex V – point 3

3. the measures to be taken to achieve the objectives referred to in point 2 and adaptation measures to climate change for the relevant infrastructures on the basis of the stress test assessment referred to in point (ba) in paragraph 1 of this Article accompanied with a clear identification of the actors involved and their responsibilities in the implantation of the integrated plan.

Amendment 136 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 15

(15) In order to avoid possible internal market distortions, minimum requirements for the implementation of the extended producer responsibility should be established in this Directive, while the practical organisation of the system should be decided at national level. The Commission should provide guidance and framework requirements on the extended producer responsibility schemes to allow for a harmonised implementation among Member States. The contributions of the producers should be proportionate to the quantities of the products they place on the market and the hazardouness of their residues. The contributions should cover, but not exceed, the costs for the monitoring activities for micro-pollutants, the collection, reporting and impartial verification of statistics on the quantities and hazardouness of products placed on the market, and the application of the quaternary treatment to urban wastewater in an efficient manner and in accordance with this Directive. Since urban wastewater is treated collectively, it is appropriate to introduce a requirement for producers to join a centralised organisation which can implement their obligations under the extended producer responsibility on their behalf.

Amendment 1360 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex V – point 3

3. the measures to be taken to achieve the objectives referred to in point 2 accompanied with a clear identification of the actors involved and their responsibilities in the implaementation of the integrated plan.

Amendment 1361 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex V – point 4 – introductory part

4. When assessing which measures to be taken under point 3, Member States shall ensure that their competent authorities ~~consider~~apply at least the following, following the hierarchy as set out:

Amendment 1362 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex V – point 4 – point a

(a) firstly, preventive measures aiming at avoiding the entry of unpolluted rain waters into collecting systems, including measures promoting natural water retention or rainwater harvesting, and measures increasing green ~~spaces or~~and blue spaces including parks, trees and woodland patches with native species, green roofs, wildflower grasslands, gardens, city horticulture, tree-lined streets, urban meadows and hedges, ponds and watercourses limiting impermeable surfaces in the agglomerations;

Amendment 1363 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex V – point 4 – point a

(a) firstly, preventive measures aiming at avoiding the entry of unpolluted rain waters into collecting systems, including measures promoting natural water retention or rainwater harvesting, and measures increasing green spaces oran measures limiting impermeable surfaces in the agglomerations and improving existing ones;

Amendment 1364 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex V – point 4 – point b a (new)

(ba) thirdly, in areas of new developments, requirements for separate sewers;

Amendment 1365 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex V – point 4 – point c

(c) finally, where necessary to achieve the objectives referred to in point 2, additional mitigation measures including the adaptation of the infrastructure for the collection, storage and treatment of urban wastewater or the creation of new infrastructures with a priority to green and blue infrastructure such as green urban spaces, green roofs, vegetated ditches, treatment wetlands and storage ponds designed in order to support biodiversity Where relevant, water reuse shall be considered in the context of the development of the integrated urban wastewater management plans referred to in Article 5.

Amendment 1366 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex V – point 4 – point c

(c) finally, ~~where necessary to achieve the objectives referred to in point 2,~~ additional mitigation measures including the adaptation of the infrastructure for the collection, storage and treatment of urban wastewater or the creation of new infrastructures with a priority to green infrastructure such as vegetated ditches, treatment wetlands and storage ponds designed in order to support biodiversity Where relevant, water reuse shall be considered in the context of the development of the integrated urban wastewater management plans referred to in Article 5.

Amendment 1367 #

Dan-Ştefan MOTREANU

Proposal for a directive
Annex V – point 4 – point c

(c) finally, where necessary to achieve the objectives referred to in point 2, additional mitigation measures including the adaptation of the infrastructure for the collection, storage and treatment of urban wastewater or the creation of new infrastructures with a priority to green infrastructure such as vegetated ditches, treatment wetlands and storage ponds designed in order to support biodiversity ~~Where relevant~~. In water-stressed areas, water reuse shall be considered in the context of the development of the integrated urban wastewater management plans referred to in Article 5.

Amendment 1368 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex V – point 4 – point c

(c) finally, where necessary to achieve the objectives referred to in point 2, additional mitigation measures including the adaptation of the infrastructure for the collection, storage and treatment of urban wastewater or the creation of new infrastructures with a priority to green infrastructure such as vegetated ditches, treatment wetlands and storage ponds designed in order to support biodiversity. W~~here relevant, w~~ater reuse shall be considered in the context of the development of the integrated urban wastewater management plans referred to in Article 5.

Amendment 1369 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex V – point 4 – point c

(c) finally, where necessary to achieve the objectives referred to in point 2, additional mitigation measures including the adaptation of the infrastructure for the collection, storage and treatment of urban wastewater or the creation of new infrastructures with a priority to green infrastructure such as vegetated ditches, treatment wetlands and storage ponds designed in order to support biodiversity W~~here relevant, w~~ater reuse shall be considered in the context of the development of the integrated urban wastewater management plans referred to in Article 5.

Amendment 137 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 15

(15) In order to avoid possible internal market distortions, minimum requirements for the implementation of the extended producer responsibility should be established in this Directive, while the practical organisation of the system should be decided at national level. The contributions of the producers should be proportionate to the quantities of relevant micro-pollutants contained in the products they place on the market and the hazardouness of their residues. The contributions should cover, but not exceed, the costs for the monitoring activities for micro-pollutants, the collection, reporting and impartial verification of statistics on the quantities and hazardouness of micro- pollutants in the products placed on the market, and the ~~applic~~installation of the quaternary treatment to urban wastewater in an efficient manner and in accordance with this Directive. Since urban wastewater is treated collectively, it is appropriate to introduce a requirement for producers to join a centralised organisation which can implement their obligations under the extended producer responsibility on their behalf.

Amendment 1370 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex VI – subheading 1 a (new)

The information in the following points shall be accessible to consumers on-line, and consumers may obtain access to that information by other means upon justified request:

Amendment 1371 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex VI – point 1

(1) The competent authority and the operator(s) responsible for urban wastewater collection and treatment services and their contact information, and for urban wastewater treatment operators with a p.e. of more than 50 000, including information on the ownership structure of the operators ~~and their contact information~~.

Amendment 1372 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex VI – point 2 – introductory part

(2) The total urban wastewater load expressed in population equivalents (p.e.) generated in the ~~agglomeration~~service area, with details on the share of that load (in %) that is:

Amendment 1373 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex VI – point 3 a (new)

(3a) Information on the source of the urban wastewater, including the categories: (a) Domestic wastewater (b) Non-domestic wastewater (c) Urban run-off

Amendment 1374 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex VI – point 4 – point a

(a) annual average concentrations and the load of pollutants covered by Article 21 released by each urban wastewater treatment plant and their origins, especially the ones covered by the Extended Producer Responsibility schemes;

Amendment 1375 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex VI – point 4 – point c

(c) the frequency, location, volume and an estimate of the load of pollutants of the discharges from urban wastewater treatment plants and combined sewer and separate sewer collecting systems for urban runoff and storm water overflows for the parameters referred to in Tables 1 and 2 of Annex I.

Amendment 1376 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex VI – point 4 a (new)

(4a) Information on penalties received in accordance with Article 29 and the underlying infringements of national provisions.

Amendment 1377 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex VI – point 4 b (new)

(4b) Information on the quality of the receiving waters, including: (a) Compliance with good chemical and ecological status for surface and groundwater under Directive 2000/60/EC; (b) Compliance with Directive 2006/7/EC expressed in the number of bathing sites failing to meet good bathing water quality due to urban wastewater pollution as well as the number of temporary bathing prohibitions, specifying the reasons for prohibition.

Amendment 1378 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex VI – point 5

(5) tTotal annual investment costs and total annual operational costs~~, with~~. For urban wastewater treatment operators with a p.e. of more than 50 000, this shall include a distinction between collection and treatment costs, total annual costs related to staff, energy, consumables, administration and other costs as well as average annual investment and operational costs per household and per cubic meter of urban wastewater collected and treated;

Amendment 1379 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex VI – point 6

(6) information on how the costs referred to in point 5 are covered and, where costs are recovered through a tariff system, information on the structure of the tariff per cubic meter of urban wastewater collected and treated information on the structure of the tariff either per cubic meter of urban wastewater collected and treated or per cubic meter of water supplied, and for urban wastewater treatment operators with a p.e. of more than 50 000, including fixed and variable costs and a breakdown between costs for collection, treatment, administration and other costs;

Amendment 138 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 15

(15) In order to avoid possible internal market distortions, minimum requirements for the implementation of the extended producer responsibility should be established in this Directive, while the practical organisation of the system should be decided at national level. The Commission should provide guidance on the extended producer responsibility schemes to allow for a harmonised implementation among Member States. The contributions of the producers should be proportionate to the quantities of the products they place on the market and the hazardouness of their residues. The contributions should cover, but not exceed, the costs for the monitoring activities for micro-pollutants, the collection, reporting and impartial verification of statistics on the quantities and hazardouness of products placed on the market, and the application of the quaternary treatment to urban wastewater in an efficient manner and in accordance with this Directive. Since urban wastewater is treated collectively, it is appropriate to introduce a requirement for producers to join a centralised organisation which can implement their obligations under the extended producer responsibility on their behalf.

Amendment 1380 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex VI – point 7

(7) investment plans for urban wastewater collection and treatment infrastructures at agglomeration level, with foreseen impacts on urban wastewater services tariffs, and intended financial and societal benefits;deleted

Amendment 1381 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex VI – point 7

(7) investment plans for urban wastewater collection and treatment infrastructures at ~~agglomeration~~service area level, with foreseen impacts on urban wastewater services tariffs, and intended financial and societal benefits;

Amendment 1382 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex VI – point 8 – introductory part

(8) for ~~each~~ urban wastewater treatment plant ~~in the agglomeration~~s treating a load of 10.000 p.e. and above:

Amendment 1383 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex VI – point 8 – point b

(b) the total renewable energy produced (GWh/year) ~~each year~~on the sight of the wastewater treatment plant each year, regardless of whether it uses the energy for its own operations or whether it owns the power plants, including a breakdown per source of energy;

Amendment 1384 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex VI – point 8 – point c

(c) the to~~nnes of CO2 equivalent produced or avoided per year due to the operation of the urban wastewater treatment plant~~tal direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions (in tonnes of CO2 equivalent) emitted per year and source. .

Amendment 1385 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex VI – point 9

(9) the total greenhouse gas emissions (in tonnes of CO2 equivalent) produced or avoided per year by the operation of urban wastewater collection and treatment infrastructures in each agglomeration and, if available, the total greenhouse gas emissions (in tonnes of CO2 equivalent) produced during the construction of those infrastructures;deleted

Amendment 1386 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex VI – point 9

(9) the total direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions (in tonnes of CO2 equivalent) ~~produced or avoid~~emitted per year by the operation of urban wastewater collection and treatment infrastructures in each agglomeration and, if available, the total greenhouse gas emissions (in tonnes of CO2 equivalent) produced during the construction of those infrastructures;

Amendment 1387 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex VI – point 10

(10) information on how to lodge a complaint and how to report non- compliant wastewater discharges to competent authorities and a summary of the nature and statistics regarding complaints and of the answers provided by the urban wastewater treatment plant operators on matters falling within the scope of this Directive.

Amendment 1388 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex VI – point 10

(10) ~~a summary of the nature~~for urban wastewater treatment operators with a p.e. of more than 50 000, where available, a summary and statistics regarding complaints ~~and of the answers provid~~received by the urban wastewater treatment plant operators on matters falling within the scope of this Directive.

Amendment 1389 #

Proposal for a directive
Annex VI – point 10

(10) where available, a summary of the nature and statistics regarding complaints ~~and of the answers provided by the urban~~received by wastewater treatment plant operators on matters falling within the scope of this Directive.

Amendment 139 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 15

(15) In order to avoid possible internal market distortions, minimum requirements for the implementation of the extended producer responsibility should be established in this Directive, while the practical organisation of the system should be decided at national level. The contributions of the producers should be proportionate to the quantities of relevant micro-pollutants contained in the products they place on the market and ~~the hazardouness of~~ their residues. The contributions, should cover, but not exceed, the costs ~~for the monitoring activities for micro-pollutants~~, the collection, reporting and impartial verification of statistics on the quantities and hazardouness ofby micro- pollutants in the products placed on the market, and the application of the quaternary treatment to urban wastewater in an efficient manner and in accordance with this Directive. Since urban wastewater is treated collectively, it is appropriate to introduce a requirement for producers to join a centralised organisation which can implement their obligations under the extended producer responsibility on their behalf.

Amendment 1390 #

Danilo Oscar LANCINI, Silvia SARDONE, Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianna GANCIA, Aurélia BEIGNEUX, Gianantonio DA RE

Proposal for a directive
Annex VI – point 10 a (new)

(10a) upon request, consumers shall be given access to historical data, dating back at least 10 years.

Amendment 140 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 15

(15) In order to avoid possible internal market distortions, minimum requirements for the implementation of the extended producer responsibility should be established in this Directive, while the practical organisation of the system should be decided at national level. The contributions of the producers should be proportionate to the quantities of relevant micro-pollutants contained in the products they place on the market and ~~the hazardouness of~~ their residues. The contributions should cover, but not exceed, the costs for ~~the monitoring activities for micro-pollutants,~~ the collection, reporting and impartial verification of statistics on the quantities and hazardouness ofby micro-pollutants in the products placed on the market, and the application of the quaternary treatment to urban wastewater in an efficient manner and in accordance with this Directive. Since urban wastewater is treated collectively, it is appropriate to introduce a requirement for producers to join a centralised organisation which can implement their obligations under the extended producer responsibility on their behalf.

Amendment 141 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 15

(15) In order to avoid possible internal market distortions, minimum requirements for the implementation of the extended producer responsibility should be established in this Directive, while the practical organisation of the system should be decided at national level. The contributions of the producers should be proportionate to the quantities of relevant micro-pollutants contained in the products they place on the market and the hazardouness of their residues. The contributions, should cover, but not exceed, the costs for the monitoring activities for micro-pollutants, the collection, reporting and impartial verification of statistics on the quantities and hazardouness of micro-pollutants in the products placed on the market, and the ~~applic~~installation of the quaternary treatment to urban wastewater in an efficient manner and in accordance with this Directive. Since urban wastewater is treated collectively, it is appropriate to introduce a requirement for producers to join a centralised organisation which can implement their obligations under the extended producer responsibility on their behalf.

Amendment 142 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 15

(15) In order to avoid possible internal market distortions, minimum requirements for the implementation of the extended producer responsibility should be established in this Directive, while the practical organisation of the system should be decided at national level. The contributions of the producers should be proportionate to the quantities of the products they place on the market and the hazardouness of their residues. The contributions should cover~~, but not exceed,~~ the costs for the monitoring activities for micro-pollutants, the collection, reporting and impartial verification of statistics on the quantities and hazardouness of products placed on the market, the costs of providing adequate information to consumers, and the application of the quaternary treatment to urban wastewater in an efficient manner and in accordance with this Directive. Since urban wastewater is treated collectively, it is appropriate to introduce a requirement for producers to join a centralised organisation which can implement their obligations under the extended producer responsibility on their behalf.

Amendment 143 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 15

(15) In order to avoid possible internal market distortions, minimum requirements for the implementation of the extended producer responsibility should be established in this Directive, while the practical organisation of the system should be decided at national level. The contributions of the producers should be proportionate to the quantities of the products they place on the market and the hazardouness of their residues. The contributions should cover, but not exceed, the costs for the monitoring activities for micro-pollutants, the collection, analysis, reporting and impartial verification of statistics on the quantities and hazardouness of products placed on the market, and the application of the quaternary treatment to urban wastewater in an efficient manner and in accordance with this Directive. Since urban wastewater is treated collectively, it is appropriate to introduce a requirement for producers to join a centralised organisation which can implement their obligations under the extended producer responsibility on their behalf.

Amendment 144 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 15

(15) In order to avoid possible internal market distortions, minimum requirements for the implementation of the extended producer responsibility should be established in this Directive, while the practical organisation of the system should be decided at national level. The contributions of the producers should be proportionate to the quantities of the products they place on the market and the hazardouness of their residues. The contributions should cover~~, but not exceed,~~ 92% of the costs for the monitoring activities for micro-pollutants, the collection, reporting and impartial verification of statistics on the quantities and hazardouness of products placed on the market, and the application of the quaternary treatment to urban wastewater in an efficient manner and in accordance with this Directive. Since urban wastewater is treated collectively, it is appropriate to introduce a requirement for producers to join a centralised organisation which can implement their obligations under the extended producer responsibility on their behalf.

Amendment 145 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 15

(15) In order to ~~avoid possible internal market distortions~~ensure that the polluting entity is held accountable, minimum requirements for the implementation of the extended producer responsibility should be established in this Directive, while the practical organisation of the system should be decided at national level. The contributions of the producers should be proportionate to the quantities of the products they place on the market and the hazardouness of their residues. The contributions should cover, but not exceed, the costs for the monitoring activities for micro-pollutants, the collection, reporting and impartial verification of statistics on the quantities and hazardouness of products placed on the market, and the application of the quaternary treatment to urban wastewater in an efficient manner and in accordance with this Directive. Since urban wastewater is treated collectively, ~~it is appropriate to introduce a requirement for producers~~producers shall be advised to join a centralised organisation which can implement their obligations under the extended producer responsibility on their behalf.

Amendment 146 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 16

(16) The evaluation has also shown that the wastewater treatment sector offers the opportunity to significantly reduce its own energy consumption and to produce renewable energy, for example by better use of the available surfaces in urban wastewater treatment plants for solar energy production or by producing biogas from sludge. At the heart of this water- energy nexus is the rapidly growing realisation that climate and water systems are linked, and changes in one system induce important, non-linear changes in the other one. Climate neutrality goals and attention to water resources shall then be developed in a mutually reinforcing way by achieving a Water Smart Society. It means that the value of water is recognised and realised, all available water sources are managed so that water scarcity and pollution are avoided; the water system is resilient against the impact of demographic changes, droughts and floods, and all relevant stakeholders are engaged to guarantee sustainable water governance, while water and resource loops are largely closed to foster a circular economy. The evaluation also illustrated that, without clear legal obligations, only partial progress can be expected in this sector. In this context, Member States should be required to ensure that the total annual energy used by all urban wastewater treatment plants on their national territory treating a load of 10 000 p.e. and above does not exceed the production of energy from renewable sources as defined in Article 2(1) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council44, by those urban wastewater treatment plants. That objective should be progressively met with interim targets by 31 December 2040. Reaching this energy neutrality target will contribute to reduce the avoidable greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the sector by 46 %, while supporting the achievement of the 2050 climate neutrality objectives and related national and Union objectives, [such as the objectives set out in Regulation (EU) 2018/842 of the European Parliament and of the Council45. Encouraging EU-based biogas or solar energy production while enhancing energy efficiency measures in line with the Energy Efficiency First principle46, which means taking utmost account of cost-efficient energy efficiency measures in shaping energy policy and making relevant investment decisions, will also help reduce the Union energy dependence, one of the objectives expressed in the Commission "Repower EU" Plan47. It is also in line with Directive (EU) 2018/844 of the European Parliament and of the Council48and with Directive (EU) 2018/2001 in which urban wastewater treatment sites are qualified as ‘go-to' areas for renewables, meaning a location designated as particularly suitable for the installation of plants for the production of energy from renewable sources. In order to reach the objective of energy neutrality via optimal measures for each urban wastewater treatment plant and for the collection system, Member States should ensure that energy audits are carried out in accordance with Article 8 of Directive 2012/27/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council49every four years. Except if demonstrated that the plants have reached their maximal energy efficiency in accordance with the article 11 or any stricter national targets, these audits should be accompanied by an action plan laying down a set of measures to be taken by the plants in order to reduce their energy consumption.Those audits should alsoinclude an identification of the potential for cost- effective use or production of renewable energy following the criteria set out in Annex VI to Directive 2012/27/EU. _________________ 44 Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources (OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 82). 45 Regulation (EU) 2018/842 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018 on binding annual greenhouse gas emission reductions by Member States from 2021 to 2030 contributing to climate action to meet commitments under the Paris Agreement and amending Regulation (EU) No 525/2013 (OJ L 156, 19.6.2018, p. 26). 46 Commission Recommendation (EU) 2021/1749 of 28 September 2021 on Energy Efficiency First: from principles to practice — Guidelines and examples for its implementation in decision-making in the energy sector and beyond 47 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the European Council, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions: REPowerEU Plan (COM/2022/230 final). 48 Directive (EU) 2018/844 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018 amending Directive 2010/31/EU on the energy performance of buildings and Directive 2012/27/EU on energy efficiency (OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 210). 49 Directive 2012/27/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on energy efficiency, amending Directives 2009/125/EC and 2010/30/EU and repealing Directives 2004/8/EC and 2006/32/EC (OJ L 315, 14.11.2012, p. 1).

Amendment 147 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 16

(16) The evaluation has also shown that the wastewater treatment sector offers the opportunity to significantly reduce its own energy consumption and to produce renewable energy, for example by better use of the available surfaces in urban wastewater treatment plants for solar energy production or by producing biogas from sludge. The evaluation also illustrated that, without clear legal obligations, only partial progress can be expected in this sector. In this context, Member States should be required to ensure that the total annual energy used by all urban wastewater treatment plants on their national territory treating a load of 10 000 p.e. and above does not exceed the production of energy from renewable sources as defined in Article 2(1) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council44, by those urban wastewater treatment plants. That objective should be progressively met with interim targets by 31 December 2040. Reaching this energy neutrality target will contribute to reduce the avoidable greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the sector by 46 %, while supporting the achievement of the 2050 climate neutrality objectives and related national and Union objectives, [such as the objectives set out in Regulation (EU) 2018/842 of the European Parliament and of the Council45. Encouraging EU-based biogas or solar energy production while enhancing energy efficiency measures in line with the Energy Efficiency First principle46, which means taking utmost account of cost-efficient energy efficiency measures in shaping energy policy and making relevant investment decisions, will also help reduce the Union energy dependence, one of the objectives expressed in the Commission "Repower EU" Plan47. It is also in line with Directive (EU) 2018/844 of the European Parliament and of the Council48and with Directive (EU) 2018/2001 in which urban wastewater treatment sites are qualified as ‘go-to' areas for renewables, meaning a location designated as particularly suitable for the installation of plants for the production of energy from renewable sources. In order to reach the objective of energy neutrality via optimal measures for each urban wastewater treatment plant and for the collection system, Member States should ensure that energy audits are carried out in accordance with Article 8 of Directive 2012/27/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council49every four years~~.Thoseaudits should include an identification of the potential for cost-~~ accompanied by an action plan laying down a set of measures to be implemented by the plants in order to decrease their energy consumption.Thoseaudits should include an identification of the potential for reduction of energy consumption in accordance with the energy efficiency first principle, cost-effective recovery and use of waste heat, either onsite or via a district energy system, orcost-effective use or production of renewable energy following the criteria set out in Annex VI to Directive 2012/27/EU. _________________ 44 Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources (OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 82). 45 Regulation (EU) 2018/842 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018 on binding annual greenhouse gas emission reductions by Member States from 2021 to 2030 contributing to climate action to meet commitments under the Paris Agreement and amending Regulation (EU) No 525/2013 (OJ L 156, 19.6.2018, p. 26). 46 Commission Recommendation (EU) 2021/1749 of 28 September 2021 on Energy Efficiency First: from principles to practice — Guidelines and examples for its implementation in decision-making in the energy sector and beyond 47 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the European Council, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions: REPowerEU Plan (COM/2022/230 final). 48 Directive (EU) 2018/844 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018 amending Directive 2010/31/EU on the energy performance of buildings and Directive 2012/27/EU on energy efficiency (OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 210). 49 Directive 2012/27/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on energy efficiency, amending Directives 2009/125/EC and 2010/30/EU and repealing Directives 2004/8/EC and 2006/32/EC (OJ L 315, 14.11.2012, p. 1).

Amendment 148 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 16

(16) The evaluation has also shown that the wastewater treatment sector offers the opportunity to significantly reduce its own energy consumption and to produce renewable energy, for example by better use of the available surfaces in urban wastewater treatment plants for solar energy production or by producing biogas from sludge. The evaluation also illustrated that, without clear legal obligations, only partial progress can be expected in this sector. In this context, Member States should be required to ensure that the total annual energy used by all urban wastewater treatment plants on their national territory treating a load of 10 000 p.e. and above does not exceed the production of energy from renewable sources as defined in Article 2(1) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council44, by those urban wastewater treatment plants. That objective should be progressively met with interim targets by 31 December 2040. Reaching this energy neutrality target will contribute to reduce the avoidable greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the sector by 46 %, while supporting the achievement of the 2050 climate neutrality objectives and related national and Union objectives, [such as the objectives set out in Regulation (EU) 2018/842 of the European Parliament and of the Council45. Encouraging EU-based biogas or solar energy production while enhancing energy efficiency measures in line with the Energy Efficiency First principle46, which means taking utmost account of cost-efficient energy efficiency measures in shaping energy policy and making relevant investment decisions, will also help reduce the Union energy dependence, one of the objectives expressed in the Commission "Repower EU" Plan47. It is also in line with Directive (EU) 2018/844 of the European Parliament and of the Council48and with Directive (EU) 2018/2001 in which urban wastewater treatment sites are qualified as ‘go-to' areas for renewables, meaning a location designated as particularly suitable for the installation of plants for the production of energy from renewable sources. In order to reach the objective of energy neutrality via optimal measures for each urban wastewater treatment plant and for the collection system, Member States should ensure that energy audits are carried out in accordance with Article 8 of Directive 2012/27/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council49every four years~~. Those audits should include an identification of the potential for cost- effective~~ accompanied by an action plan laying down a set of measures to be taken by the plants in order to reduce their energy consumption. Those audits should include an identification of the potential for reduction of energy consumption in line with the energy efficiency first principle,cost-effective recovery and use of waste heat onsite or via a district energy system, oruse or production of renewable energy following the criteria set out in Annex VI to Directive 2012/27/EU. _________________ 44 Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources (OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 82). 45 Regulation (EU) 2018/842 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018 on binding annual greenhouse gas emission reductions by Member States from 2021 to 2030 contributing to climate action to meet commitments under the Paris Agreement and amending Regulation (EU) No 525/2013 (OJ L 156, 19.6.2018, p. 26). 46 Commission Recommendation (EU) 2021/1749 of 28 September 2021 on Energy Efficiency First: from principles to practice — Guidelines and examples for its implementation in decision-making in the energy sector and beyond 47 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the European Council, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions: REPowerEU Plan (COM/2022/230 final). 48 Directive (EU) 2018/844 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018 amending Directive 2010/31/EU on the energy performance of buildings and Directive 2012/27/EU on energy efficiency (OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 210). 49 Directive 2012/27/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on energy efficiency, amending Directives 2009/125/EC and 2010/30/EU and repealing Directives 2004/8/EC and 2006/32/EC (OJ L 315, 14.11.2012, p. 1).

Amendment 149 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 16

(16) The evaluation has also shown that the wastewater treatment sector offers the opportunity to significantly reduce its own energy consumption and to produce renewable energy, for example by better use of the available surfaces in urban wastewater treatment plants for solar energy production or by producing biogas from sludge, as well as by heat or kinetic energy or other renewable energy sources which may become available as a result of future research. The evaluation also illustrated that, without clear legal obligations, only partial progress can be expected in this sector. In this context, Member States should be required to ensure that the total annual energy used by all urban wastewater treatment plants on their national territory treating a load of 10 000 p.e. and above ~~does not exceed the production of~~is energy from renewable sources as defined in Article 2(1) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council445, ~~by thoseurban wastewater treatment plants~~produced both on-site and off-site theurban wastewater treatment plants.In addition, the renewable energy produced by urban wastewater plants could be used either on-site or off-site those plants to count for the energy neutrality balance. That objective should be progressively met with interim targets by 31 December 20450. Reaching this energy neutrality target will contribute to reduce the avoidable greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the sector by 46 %, while supporting the achievement of the 2050 climate neutrality objectives and related national and Union objectives, [such as the objectives set out in Regulation (EU) 2018/842 of the European Parliament and of the Council456. Encouraging EU-based biogas or solar energy production while enhancing energy efficiency measures in line with the Energy Efficiency First principle467, which means taking utmost account of cost-efficient energy efficiency measures in shaping energy policy and making relevant investment decisions, will also help reduce the Union energy dependence, one of the objectives expressed in the Commission "Repower EU" Plan478. It is also in line with Directive (EU) 2018/844 of the European Parliament and of the Council489and with Directive (EU) 2018/2001 in which urban wastewater treatment sites are qualified as ‘go-to' areas for renewables, meaning a location designated as particularly suitable for the installation of plants for the production of energy from renewable sources. In order to reach the objective of energy neutrality via optimal measures for each urban wastewater treatment plant and for the collection system, Member States should ensure that energy audits are carried out in accordance with Article 8 of Directive 2012/27/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council4950every four years. Those audits should include an identification of the potential for cost- effective use or production of renewable energy following the criteria set out in Annex VI to Directive 2012/27/EU. _________________ ~~44 Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources (OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 82).~~ 45 Regulation (EU) 2018/842 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018 on binding annual greenhouse gas emission reductions by Member States from 2021 to 2030 contributing to climate action to meet commitments under the Paris Agreement and amending Regulation (EU) No 525/2013 (OJ L 156, 19.6.2018, p. 26). 46 Commission Recommendation (EU) 2021/1749 of 28 September 2021 on Energy Efficiency First: from principles to practice — Guidelines and examples for its implementation in decision-making in the energy sector and beyond 47 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the European Council, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions: REPowerEU Plan (COM/2022/230 final). 48 Directive (EU) 2018/844 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018 amending Directive 2010/31/EU on the energy performance of buildings and Directive 2012/27/EU on energy efficiency (OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 210). 49 Directive 2012/27/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on energy efficiency, amending Directives 2009/125/EC and 2010/30/EU and repealing Directives 2004/8/EC and 2006/32/EC (OJ L 315, 14.11.2012, p. 1).

Amendment 150 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 16

(16) The evaluation has also shown that the wastewater treatment sector offers the opportunity to significantly reduce its own energy consumption and to produce renewable energy, for example by better use of the available surfaces in urban wastewater treatment plants for solar energy production or by producing biogas from sludge. The evaluation also illustrated that, without clear legal obligations, only partial progress can be expected in this sector. In this context, Member States should be required to ensure that the total annual energy used by all urban wastewater treatment plants on their national territory treating a load of 10 000 p.e. and above does not exceed the production of energy from renewable sources as defined in Article 2(1) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council44, by those urban wastewater treatment plants. That objective should be progressively met with interim targets by 31 December 2040. Reaching this energy neutrality target will contribute to reduce the avoidable greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the sector by 46 %, while supporting the achievement of the 2050 climate neutrality objectives and related national and Union objectives, [such as the objectives set out in Regulation (EU) 2018/842 of the European Parliament and of the Council45. Encouraging EU-based biogas or solar energy production while enhancing energy efficiency measures in line with the Energy Efficiency First principle46, which means taking utmost account of cost-efficient energy efficiency measures in shaping energy policy and making relevant investment decisions, will also help reduce the Union energy dependence, one of the objectives expressed in the Commission "Repower EU" Plan47. It is also in line with Directive (EU) 2018/844 of the European Parliament and of the Council48and with Directive (EU) 2018/2001 in which urban wastewater treatment sites are qualified as ‘go-to' areas for renewables, meaning a location designated as particularly suitable for the installation of plants for the production of energy from renewable sources. In order to reach the objective of energy neutrality via optimal measures for each urban wastewater treatment plant and for the collection system, Member States should ensure that energy audits are carried out in accordance with Article 8 of Directive 2012/27/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council49every four years accompanied by an action plan with concrete implementation recommendations. Those audits should include an identification of the potential for cost- effective use or, reduction of energy consumption, recovery and use of waste heat andproduction of renewable energy following the criteria set out in Annex VI to Directive 2012/27/EU as well as identify potential improvements in order to reduce methane and nitrous oxide emissions. _________________ 44 Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources (OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 82). 45 Regulation (EU) 2018/842 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018 on binding annual greenhouse gas emission reductions by Member States from 2021 to 2030 contributing to climate action to meet commitments under the Paris Agreement and amending Regulation (EU) No 525/2013 (OJ L 156, 19.6.2018, p. 26). 46 Commission Recommendation (EU) 2021/1749 of 28 September 2021 on Energy Efficiency First: from principles to practice — Guidelines and examples for its implementation in decision-making in the energy sector and beyond 47 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the European Council, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions: REPowerEU Plan (COM/2022/230 final). 48 Directive (EU) 2018/844 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018 amending Directive 2010/31/EU on the energy performance of buildings and Directive 2012/27/EU on energy efficiency (OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 210). 49 Directive 2012/27/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on energy efficiency, amending Directives 2009/125/EC and 2010/30/EU and repealing Directives 2004/8/EC and 2006/32/EC (OJ L 315, 14.11.2012, p. 1).

Amendment 151 #

Agnès EVREN

Proposal for a directive
Recital 16

(16) The evaluation has also shown that the wastewater treatment sector offers the opportunity to significantly reduce its own energy consumption and to produce renewable energy~~, for example by better use of the available surfaces in urban wastewater treatment plants for solar energy production or by producing biogas from sludge~~. The evaluation also illustrated that, without clear legal obligations, only partial progress can be expected in this sector. In this context, Member States should be required to ensure that the total annual energy used by all urban wastewater treatment plants on their national territory treating a load of 10 000 p.e. and above does not exceed the production of energy from renewable sources as defined in Article 2(1) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council44, by those urban wastewater treatment plants. That objective should be progressively met with interim targets by 31 December 2040. Reaching this energy neutrality target will contribute to reduce the avoidable greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the sector by 46 %, while supporting the achievement of the 2050 climate neutrality objectives and related national and Union objectives, [such as the objectives set out in Regulation (EU) 2018/842 of the European Parliament and of the Council45. Encouraging EU-based biogas or solar energy production while enhancing energy efficiency measures in line with the Energy Efficiency First principle46, which means taking utmost account of cost-efficient energy efficiency measures in shaping energy policy and making relevant investment decisions, will also help reduce the Union energy dependence, one of the objectives expressed in the Commission "Repower EU" Plan47. It is also in line with Directive (EU) 2018/844 of the European Parliament and of the Council48and with Directive (EU) 2018/2001 in which urban wastewater treatment sites are qualified as ‘go-to' areas for renewables, meaning a location designated as particularly suitable for the installation of plants for the production of energy from renewable sources. In order to reach the objective of energy neutrality via optimal measures for each urban wastewater treatment plant and for the collection system, Member States should ensure that energy audits are carried out in accordance with Article 8 of Directive 2012/27/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council49every four years. Those audits should include an identification of the potential for cost- effective use or production of renewable energy following the criteria set out in Annex VI to Directive 2012/27/EU. _________________ 44 Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources (OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 82). 45 Regulation (EU) 2018/842 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018 on binding annual greenhouse gas emission reductions by Member States from 2021 to 2030 contributing to climate action to meet commitments under the Paris Agreement and amending Regulation (EU) No 525/2013 (OJ L 156, 19.6.2018, p. 26). 46 Commission Recommendation (EU) 2021/1749 of 28 September 2021 on Energy Efficiency First: from principles to practice — Guidelines and examples for its implementation in decision-making in the energy sector and beyond 47 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the European Council, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions: REPowerEU Plan (COM/2022/230 final). 48 Directive (EU) 2018/844 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018 amending Directive 2010/31/EU on the energy performance of buildings and Directive 2012/27/EU on energy efficiency (OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 210). 49 Directive 2012/27/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on energy efficiency, amending Directives 2009/125/EC and 2010/30/EU and repealing Directives 2004/8/EC and 2006/32/EC (OJ L 315, 14.11.2012, p. 1).

Amendment 152 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 16

(16) The evaluation has also shown that the wastewater treatment sector offers the opportunity to significantly reduce its own energy consumption and to produce renewable energy, for example by better use of the available surfaces in urban wastewater treatment plants for solar energy production or by producing biogas from sludge, as well as by heat or kinetic energy or other renewable energy sources which may become available as a result of future research. The evaluation also illustrated that, without clear legal obligations, only partial progress can be expected in this sector. In this context, Member States should be required to ensure that the total annual energy used by all urban wastewater treatment plants on their national territory treating a load of 10 000 p.e. and above does not exceed the production of energy from renewable sources as defined in Article 2(1) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council44, by those urban wastewater treatment plants. That objective should be progressively met with interim targets by 31 December 2040. Reaching this energy neutrality target will contribute to reduce the avoidable greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the sector by 46 %, while supporting the achievement of the 2050 climate neutrality objectives and related national and Union objectives, [such as the objectives set out in Regulation (EU) 2018/842 of the European Parliament and of the Council45. Encouraging EU-based biogas or solar energy production while enhancing energy efficiency measures in line with the Energy Efficiency First principle46, which means taking utmost account of cost-efficient energy efficiency measures in shaping energy policy and making relevant investment decisions, will also help reduce the Union energy dependence, one of the objectives expressed in the Commission "Repower EU" Plan47. It is also in line with Directive (EU) 2018/844 of the European Parliament and of the Council48and with Directive (EU) 2018/2001 in which urban wastewater treatment sites are qualified as ‘go-to' areas for renewables, meaning a location designated as particularly suitable for the installation of plants for the production of energy from renewable sources. In order to reach the objective of energy neutrality via optimal measures for each urban wastewater treatment plant and for the collection system, Member States should ensure that energy audits are carried out in accordance with Article 8 of Directive 2012/27/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council49every four years. Those audits should include an identification of the potential for cost- effective use or production of renewable energy following the criteria set out in Annex VI to Directive 2012/27/EU. _________________ 44 Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources (OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 82). 45 Regulation (EU) 2018/842 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018 on binding annual greenhouse gas emission reductions by Member States from 2021 to 2030 contributing to climate action to meet commitments under the Paris Agreement and amending Regulation (EU) No 525/2013 (OJ L 156, 19.6.2018, p. 26). 46 Commission Recommendation (EU) 2021/1749 of 28 September 2021 on Energy Efficiency First: from principles to practice — Guidelines and examples for its implementation in decision-making in the energy sector and beyond 47 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the European Council, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions: REPowerEU Plan (COM/2022/230 final). 48 Directive (EU) 2018/844 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018 amending Directive 2010/31/EU on the energy performance of buildings and Directive 2012/27/EU on energy efficiency (OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 210). 49 Directive 2012/27/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on energy efficiency, amending Directives 2009/125/EC and 2010/30/EU and repealing Directives 2004/8/EC and 2006/32/EC (OJ L 315, 14.11.2012, p. 1).

Amendment 153 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 16

(16) The evaluation has also shown that the wastewater treatment sector offers the opportunity to significantly reduce its own energy consumption and to produce renewable energy, for example by better use of the available surfaces in urban wastewater treatment plants for solar energy production or by producing biogas from sludge. The evaluation also illustrated that, without clear legal obligations, only partial progress can be expected in this sector. In this context, Member States should be required to ensure that the total annual energy used by all urban wastewater treatment plants on their national territory treating a load of 10 000 p.e. and above does not exceed the production of energy from renewable sources as defined in Article 2(1) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council44, by those urban wastewater treatment plants. That objective should be progressively met with interim targets by 31 December 2040. Reaching this energy neutrality target will contribute to reduce the avoidable greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the sector by 46 %, while supporting the achievement of the 2050 climate neutrality objectives and related national and Union objectives, [such as the objectives set out in Regulation (EU) 2018/842 of the European Parliament and of the Council45. Encouraging EU-based biogas or solar energy production while enhancing energy efficiency measures in line with the Energy Efficiency First principle46, which means taking utmost account of cost-efficient energy efficiency measures in shaping energy policy and making relevant investment decisions, will also help reduce the Union energy dependence, one of the objectives expressed in the Commission "Repower EU" Plan47. It is also in line with Directive (EU) 2018/844 of the European Parliament and of the Council48and with Directive (EU) 2018/2001 in which urban wastewater treatment sites are qualified as ‘go-to' areas for renewables, meaning a location designated as particularly suitable for the installation of plants for the production of energy from renewable sources. In order to reach the objective of energy neutrality via optimal measures for each urban wastewater treatment plant and for the collection system, Member States should ensure that energy audits are carried out in accordance with Article 8 of Directive 2012/27/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council49every four years. Those audits should include an identification of the potential for cost- effective use or production of renewable energy following the criteria set out in Annex VI to Directive 2012/27/EU and should result in a concrete and feasible Action Plan. _________________ 44 Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources (OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 82). 45 Regulation (EU) 2018/842 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018 on binding annual greenhouse gas emission reductions by Member States from 2021 to 2030 contributing to climate action to meet commitments under the Paris Agreement and amending Regulation (EU) No 525/2013 (OJ L 156, 19.6.2018, p. 26). 46 Commission Recommendation (EU) 2021/1749 of 28 September 2021 on Energy Efficiency First: from principles to practice — Guidelines and examples for its implementation in decision-making in the energy sector and beyond 47 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the European Council, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions: REPowerEU Plan (COM/2022/230 final). 48 Directive (EU) 2018/844 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018 amending Directive 2010/31/EU on the energy performance of buildings and Directive 2012/27/EU on energy efficiency (OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 210). 49 Directive 2012/27/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on energy efficiency, amending Directives 2009/125/EC and 2010/30/EU and repealing Directives 2004/8/EC and 2006/32/EC (OJ L 315, 14.11.2012, p. 1).

Amendment 154 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 16

(16) The evaluation has also shown that the wastewater treatment sector offers the opportunity to significantly reduce its own energy consumption and to produce renewable energy, for example by better use of the available surfaces in urban wastewater treatment plants for solar energy production or by producing biogas from sludge. The evaluation also illustrated that, without clear legal obligations, only partial progress can be expected in this sector. In this context, Member States should be required to ensure that the total annual energy used by all urban wastewater treatment plants on their national territory treating a load of 10 000 p.e. and above does not exceed the production of energy from renewable sources as defined in Article 2(1) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council44, by those urban wastewater treatment plants. That objective should be progressively met with interim targets by 31 December 2040. Reaching this energy neutrality target will contribute to reduce the avoidable greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the sector by 46 %, while supporting the achievement of the 2050 climate neutrality objectives and related national and Union objectives, [such as the objectives set out in Regulation (EU) 2018/842 of the European Parliament and of the Council45. Encouraging EU-based biogas or solar energy production while enhancing energy efficiency measures in line with the Energy Efficiency First principle46, which means taking utmost account of cost-efficient energy efficiency measures in shaping energy policy and making relevant investment decisions, will also help reduce the Union energy dependence, one of the objectives expressed in the Commission "Repower EU" Plan47. It is also in line with Directive (EU) 2018/844 of the European Parliament and of the Council48and with Directive (EU) 2018/2001 in which urban wastewater treatment sites are qualified as ‘go-to' areas for renewables, meaning a location designated as particularly suitable for the installation of plants for the production of energy from renewable sources. In order to reach the objective of energy neutrality via optimal measures for each urban wastewater treatment plant and for the collection system, Member States should ensure that energy audits are carried out in accordance with Article 8 of Directive 2012/27/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council49every four years. Those audits should include an identification of the potential for cost- effective use or production of renewable energy following the criteria set out in Annex VI to Directive 2012/27/EU. _________________ 44 Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources (OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 82). 45 Regulation (EU) 2018/842 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018 on binding annual greenhouse gas emission reductions by Member States from 2021 to 2030 contributing to climate action to meet commitments under the Paris Agreement and amending Regulation (EU) No 525/2013 (OJ L 156, 19.6.2018, p. 26). 46 Commission Recommendation (EU) 2021/1749 of 28 September 2021 on Energy Efficiency First: from principles to practice — Guidelines and examples for its implementation in decision-making in the energy sector and beyond 47 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the European Council, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions: REPowerEU Plan (COM/2022/230 final). 48 Directive (EU) 2018/844 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018 amending Directive 2010/31/EU on the energy performance of buildings and Directive 2012/27/EU on energy efficiency (OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 210). 49 Directive 2012/27/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on energy efficiency, amending Directives 2009/125/EC and 2010/30/EU and repealing Directives 2004/8/EC and 2006/32/EC (OJ L 315, 14.11.2012, p. 1).Does not affect the English version.)

Amendment 155 #

(16) The evaluation has also shown that the wastewater treatment sector offers the opportunity to significantly reduce its own energy consumption and to produce renewable energy, for example by better use of the available surfaces in urban wastewater treatment plants for solar energy production or by producing biogas from sludge. The evaluation also illustrated that, without clear legal obligations, only partial progress can be expected in this sector. In this context, Member States should be required to ensure that the total annual energy used by all urban wastewater treatment plants on their national territory treating a load of 10 000 p.e. and above does not exceed the production of energy from renewable sources as defined in Article 2(1) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council44, by those urban wastewater treatment plants. That objective should be progressively met with interim targets by 31 December 20407. Reaching this energy neutrality target will contribute to reduce the avoidable greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the sector by 46 %, while supporting the achievement of the 2050 climate neutrality objectives and related national and Union objectives, [such as the objectives set out in Regulation (EU) 2018/842 of the European Parliament and of the Council45. Encouraging EU-based biogas or solar energy production while enhancing energy efficiency measures in line with the Energy Efficiency First principle46, which means taking utmost account of cost-efficient energy efficiency measures in shaping energy policy and making relevant investment decisions, will also help reduce the Union energy dependence, one of the objectives expressed in the Commission "Repower EU" Plan47. It is also in line with Directive (EU) 2018/844 of the European Parliament and of the Council48and with Directive (EU) 2018/2001 in which urban wastewater treatment sites are qualified as ‘go-to' areas for renewables, meaning a location designated as particularly suitable for the installation of plants for the production of energy from renewable sources. In order to reach the objective of energy neutrality via optimal measures for each urban wastewater treatment plant and for the collection system, Member States should ensure that energy audits are carried out in accordance with Article 8 of Directive 2012/27/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council49every four years. Those audits should include an identification of the potential for cost- effective use or production of renewable energy following the criteria set out in Annex VI to Directive 2012/27/EU. _________________ 44 Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources (OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 82). 45 Regulation (EU) 2018/842 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018 on binding annual greenhouse gas emission reductions by Member States from 2021 to 2030 contributing to climate action to meet commitments under the Paris Agreement and amending Regulation (EU) No 525/2013 (OJ L 156, 19.6.2018, p. 26). 46 Commission Recommendation (EU) 2021/1749 of 28 September 2021 on Energy Efficiency First: from principles to practice — Guidelines and examples for its implementation in decision-making in the energy sector and beyond 47 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the European Council, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions: REPowerEU Plan (COM/2022/230 final). 48 Directive (EU) 2018/844 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018 amending Directive 2010/31/EU on the energy performance of buildings and Directive 2012/27/EU on energy efficiency (OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 210). 49 Directive 2012/27/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on energy efficiency, amending Directives 2009/125/EC and 2010/30/EU and repealing Directives 2004/8/EC and 2006/32/EC (OJ L 315, 14.11.2012, p. 1).

Amendment 156 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 17

(17) Since the transboundary nature of water pollution requires cooperation between neighbouring Member States or third countries in addressing such pollution and identifying measures to tackle its source, Member States should be required to inform each other or the third country if significant water pollution originating from urban wastewater discharges in one Member State or third country impacts or is likely to impact the water quality of another Member State or third country. Such information should be immediate in case of incidental pollution significantly affecting downstream water bodies by means of timely alarm systems at local, regional and cross-border level in the event of incidental pollution. The Commission should be informed and, if necessary, participate in meetings at the request of Member States. It is also important to tackle the transboundary pollution from third countries sharing the same water bodies with some of the Member States. For the purpose of dealing with pollution coming or arriving in third countries, the cooperation and coordination with third countries may be carried out in the framework of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) Water Convention50 or other relevant regional Conventions such as the Regional Seas or Rivers Conventions. _________________ 50 UNECE Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes as amended, along with decision VI/3 clarifying the accession procedure.

Amendment 157 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 17 a (new)

(17a) In cases of transboundary pollution, local populations must as quickly as possible be able to access support to procure drinkable water.

Amendment 158 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 18

(18) In order to ensure the protection of the environment and human health, Member States should ensure that the urban wastewater treatment plants built to comply with the requirements of this Directive are designed, constructed, operated, and maintained to ensure sufficient performance under all normal local climatic conditions and should continuously adapt their methods of identifying pollutants in wastewaters in lockstep with the placing on the market of new products which may subsequently be found in wastewaters.

Amendment 159 #

Marek Paweł BALT, Mohammed CHAHIM, Günther SIDL, Sara CERDAS, Cyrus ENGERER, Tiemo WÖLKEN, Heléne FRITZON

Proposal for a directive
Recital 18

(18) In order to ensure the protection of the environment and h~~uman healt~~ealth in line with the One Health approach, Member States should ensure that the collecting system and urban wastewater treatment plants built to comply with the requirements of this Directive are designed, constructed, operated, and maintained to ensure sufficient performance under all normal local climatic conditions.

Amendment 160 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 18

(18) In order to ensure the protection of the environment, human and huanimanl health, Member States should ensure that the urban wastewater treatment plants built to comply with the requirements of this Directive are designed, constructed, operated, and maintained to ensure sufficient performance under all normal local climatic conditions.

Amendment 161 #

Pascal CANFIN, Véronique TRILLET-LENOIR, Max ORVILLE

Proposal for a directive
Recital 19

(19) Urban wastewater treatment plants also receive non-domestic wastewater, including industrial wastewater, which can contain a range of pollutants not explicitly covered by Directive 91/271/EEC, such as heavy metals, micro-plastics, micro- pollutants and other chemicals. In most instances, there is a poor understanding and knowledge of such pollution which could deteriorate the functioning of the treatment process and contribute to the pollution of the receiving waters, but also prevent the recovery of sludge and the re-use of treated wastewater. Member States should therefore regularly monitor and report on such non-domestic pollution that enters the urban wastewater treatment plants and is discharged into water bodies. To prevent pollution from non-domestic wastewater discharges at source, releases from industries or enterprises connected to collecting systems should be subject to prior authorisation. In order to ensure that collecting systems and urban wastewater treatment plants are technically capable of receiving and treating the incoming pollution, the operators who manage urban wastewater treatment plants receiving non- domestic wastewater should be consulted and give their assent before those permits are issued and should be able to consult the issued permits in order to be able to adapt their treatment processes. In addition, operators of collecting systems and urban wastewater treatment plants receiving non-domestic wastewater should be allowed to monitor those discharges before entering collecting systems and urban wastewater treatment plants. Where non-domestic pollution is identified in the incoming waters, Member States should take appropriate measures to reduce pollution at source, by enhancing the monitoring of pollutants in collecting systems so that the pollution sources can be identified and, where necessary, by reviewing the authorisations provided to relevant, connected urban wastewater treatment plants. The water resources of the Union are increasingly under pressure, resulting in permanent or temporary water scarcity in some areas of the Union. The Union’s ability to respond to the increasing pressures on water resources could be improved through a wider reuse of treated urban wastewater, limiting freshwater abstraction from surface and groundwater bodies. Therefore, the reuse of treated urban wastewater should be encouraged and applied whenever appropriate, whilst taking into account the need to ensure that the objectives of good ecological and chemical status of the receiving bodies, as defined in Directive 2000/60/EC, are met. The reinforcement of the requirements for the treatment of urban wastewater, and the actions to better monitor, track and reduce pollution at source, will have impacts on the quality of treated urban wastewater, and will therefore support water reuse. Where water reuse serves the purpose of agricultural irrigation, it should be carried out in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2020/741 of the European Parliament and of the Council51. _________________ 51 Regulation (EU) 2020/741 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 May 2020 on minimum requirements for water reuse (OJ L 177, 5.6.2020, p. 32).

Amendment 162 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 19

(19) Urban wastewater treatment plants also receive non-domestic wastewater, including industrial wastewater, which can contain a range of pollutants not explicitly covered by Directive 91/271/EEC, such as heavy metals, micro-plastics, micro- pollutants and other chemicals. In most instances, there is a poor understanding and knowledge of such pollution which could deteriorate the functioning of the treatment process and contribute to the pollution of the receiving waters, but also prevent the recovery of sludge and the re-use of treated wastewater. Member States should therefore regularly monitor and report on such non-domestic pollution that enters the urban wastewater treatment plants and is discharged into water bodies. To prevent pollution from non-domestic wastewater discharges at source, releases from industries or enterprises connected to collecting systems should be subject to prior authorisation. In order to ensure that collecting systems and urban wastewater treatment plants are technically capable of receiving and treating the incoming pollution, the operators who manage urban wastewater treatment plants receiving non- domestic wastewater should be consulted before those permits are issued and should be able to consult the issued permits in order to be able to adapt their treatment processes. Where non-domestic pollution is identified in the incoming waters, Member States should take appropriate measures to reduce pollution at source, by enhancing the monitoring of pollutants in collecting systems so that the pollution sources can be identified and, where necessary, by reviewing the authorisations provided to relevant, connected urban wastewater treatment plants. The water resources of the Union are increasingly under pressure, resulting in permanent or temporary water scarcity in some areas of the Union. The Union’s ability to respond to the increasing pressures on water resources could be improved through a wider reuse of treated urban wastewater, limiting freshwater abstraction from surface and groundwater bodies. Therefore, ~~the reuse of treated urban wastewater should be encouraged and applied whene~~Member states shall establish National Water Saving and Reuse Plans setting national binding water reuse and water saving objectivers a~~ppropriate~~cross all sectors deemed relevant, whilst taking into account the need to ensure that the objectives of good ecological and chemical status of the receiving bodies, as defined in Directive 2000/60/EC, are met. The reinforcement of the requirements for the treatment of urban wastewater, and the actions to better monitor, track and reduce pollution at source, will have impacts on the quality of treated urban wastewater, and will therefore support water reuse. Where water reuse serves the purpose of agricultural irrigation, it should be carried out in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2020/741 of the European Parliament and of the Council51. _________________ 51 Regulation (EU) 2020/741 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 May 2020 on minimum requirements for water reuse (OJ L 177, 5.6.2020, p. 32).

Amendment 163 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 19

(19) Urban wastewater treatment plants also receive non-domestic wastewater, including industrial wastewater, which can contain a range of pollutants not explicitly covered by Directive 91/271/EEC, such as heavy metals, micro-plastics, micro- pollutants - including microfibers and nanoplastics - and other chemicals. In most instances, there is a poor understanding and knowledge of such pollution which could deteriorate the functioning of the treatment process and contribute to the pollution of the receiving waters, but also prevent the recovery of sludge and the re-use of treated wastewater. Member States should therefore regularly monitor and report on such non-domestic pollution that enters the urban wastewater treatment plants and is discharged into water bodies. To prevent pollution from non-domestic wastewater discharges at source, releases from industries or enterprises connected to collecting systems should be subject to prior authorisation. In order to ensure that collecting systems and urban wastewater treatment plants are technically capable of receiving and treating the incoming pollution, the operators who manage urban wastewater treatment plants receiving non- domestic wastewater should be consulted before those permits are issued and should be able to consult the issued permits in order to be able to adapt their treatment processes. Where non-domestic pollution is identified in the incoming waters, Member States should take appropriate measures to reduce pollution at source, by enhancing the monitoring of pollutants in collecting systems so that the pollution sources can be identified and, where necessary, by reviewing the authorisations provided to relevant, connected urban wastewater treatment plants. The water resources of the Union are increasingly under pressure, resulting in permanent or temporary water scarcity in some areas of the Union. The Union’s ability to respond to the increasing pressures on water resources could be improved through a wider reuse of treated urban wastewater, limiting freshwater abstraction from surface and groundwater bodies. Therefore, the reuse of treated urban wastewater should be encouraged and applied whenever appropriate, whilst taking into account the need to ensure that the objectives of good ecological and chemical status of the receiving bodies, as defined in Directive 2000/60/EC, are met. The reinforcement of the requirements for the treatment of urban wastewater, and the actions to better monitor, track and reduce pollution at source, will have impacts on the quality of treated urban wastewater, and will therefore support water reuse. Where water reuse serves the purpose of agricultural irrigation, it should be carried out in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2020/741 of the European Parliament and of the Council51. _________________ 51 Regulation (EU) 2020/741 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 May 2020 on minimum requirements for water reuse (OJ L 177, 5.6.2020, p. 32).

Amendment 164 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 19 a (new)

(19a) The water resources of the Union are increasingly under pressure, resulting in permanent or temporary water scarcity in some areas of the Union. The Union’s ability to respond to the increasing pressures on water resources could be improved through a wider reuse of treated urban wastewater, limiting freshwater abstraction from surface and groundwater bodies. Therefore, the reuse of treated urban wastewater should be encouraged and applied whenever appropriate, whilst taking into account the need to ensure that the objectives of good ecological and chemical status of the receiving bodies, as defined in Directive 2000/60/EC, are met. The reinforcement of the requirements for the treatment of urban wastewater, and the actions to better monitor, track and reduce pollution at source, will have impacts on the quality of treated urban wastewater, and will therefore support water reuse. Where water reuse serves the purpose of agricultural irrigation, it should be carried out in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2020/741 of the European Parliament and of the Council.

Amendment 165 #

Pascal CANFIN, Véronique TRILLET-LENOIR, Max ORVILLE

Proposal for a directive
Recital 20

(20) In order to ensure a proper implementation of this Directive and notably the respect of the emission limit values, it is important to monitor discharges of treated urban wastewater into the environment. The monitoring should be done through the establishment at national level of a mandatory prior authorisation system in order to discharge the treated urban wastewater into the environment. In addition, in order to prevent ~~unintentional discharge~~both accidental acute leaks as well as chronic diffuse leaks of plastic biomedia the into the environment from urban wastewater treatment plants ~~using this technique,~~ it is essential to include in the discharge authorisations specific obligations to ~~continuously monitor and prevent such discharges~~use appropriate retention solutions such as grids and mesh to prevent discharges and to continuously monitor any discharges of plastic biomedia. In order to anticipate the expected growth in the use of biomedia as well as technological advances in the sector, the definition of plastic biomedia should encompass all existing technologies, while at the same time be future-proof and flexible enough to account for future advancements in this area.

Amendment 166 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 20

(20) In order to ensure a proper implementation of this Directive and notably the respect of the emission limit values, it is important to monitor discharges of treated urban wastewater into the environment. The monitoring should be done through the establishment at national level of a mandatory prior authorisation system in order to discharge the treated urban wastewater into the environment. In addition, in order to ~~prevent unintentional discharge~~continuously prevent accidental acute leakages and chronic diffuse leaks of plastic biomedia into the environment from urban wastewater treatment plants using this technique, it is essential to include in the discharge authorisations specific obligations to continuously monitor and prevent such discharges, notably by promoting the use of appropriate retention solutions such as grids and mesh.

Amendment 167 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 20

(20) In order to ensure a proper implementation of this Directive and notably the respect of the emission limit values, it is important to monitor discharges of treated urban wastewater into the environment. The monitoring should be done through the establishment at national level of a mandatory prior authorisation system in order to discharge the treated urban wastewater into the environment. In addition, in order to ~~prevent unintentional discharge~~continuously prevent accidental acute leakages and chronic diffuse leaks of plastic biomedia into the environment from urban wastewater treatment plants ~~using this technique~~, it is essential to include in the discharge authorisations specific obligations to. To this end, the use of appropriate retention solutions such as grids, mesh, and the continuously monitor ~~and prevent such discharges~~ing of biomedia prior to discharge should be mandated to effectively prevent any release into the environment.

Amendment 168 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 20

Amendment 169 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 20

Amendment 170 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 21

(21) In order to ensure the protection of the environment, direct discharges of biodegradable non-domestic wastewater into the environment from certain industrial sectors should be subject to prior authorisation on national level and appropriate requirements. Those requirements should ensure that direct discharges from certain industrial sectors are subject to secondary, tertiary and quaternary treatment as necessary for the protection of human health and the environment, and that in the final analysis the parameters set for treated wastewaters are respected.

Amendment 171 #

Marek Paweł BALT, Mohammed CHAHIM, Günther SIDL, Sara CERDAS, Cyrus ENGERER, Tiemo WÖLKEN, Heléne FRITZON

Proposal for a directive
Recital 21

(21) In order to ensure the protection of the environment, direct discharges of biodegradable non-domestic wastewater into the environment from certain industrial sectors should be subject to prior authorisation on national level and appropriate requirements. Those requirements should ensure that direct discharges from certain industrial sectors are subject to secondary, tertiary and quaternary treatment as necessary for the protection of h~~uman healt~~ealth in line with the One Health approach and the environment.

Amendment 172 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 21

Amendment 173 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 22

(22) According to Article 168(1) TFEU, Union action complements national policies and is to be directed towards improving public health and preventing diseases. In order to ensure optimal use of relevant public health data from urban wastewaters, urban wastewater surveillance should be set up and used for preventive or early warning purposes, for instance in the detection of specific viruses in urban wastewater as a signal of the emergence of epidemics or pandemics. Member States should establish a permanent dialogue and coordination between competent authorities responsible for public health and competent authorities responsible for urban wastewater management and clearly allocate roles and responsibilities and costs among those competent authorities. In the context of that coordination, a list of parameters relevant for public health to be monitored in urban wastewaters should be established, as well as the frequency and location of the sampling. This approach will take advantage of and complement other Union initiatives in the field of public health protection, such as environmental monitoring that includes wastewater surveillance52. Based on information gathered during the COVID-19 pandemic and experience gained from the implementation of the Commission Recommendation on a common approach to establish a systematic surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 and its variants in wastewaters in the EU53(the ‘recommendation’), Member States should be required to monitor health parameters related to SARS-CoV-2 and its variants on a regular basis. In order to ensure that harmonised methods are used, Member States should, to the extent possible, use sampling and analysis methods set out in the recommendation for the monitoring of SARS-CoV-2 and its variants. _________________ 52 Commission Communication on introducing the European Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority, the next step towards completing the European Health Union (COM(2021)576 final). 53 Commission Recommendation (EU) 2021/472 of 17 March 2021 on a common approach to establish a systematic surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 and its variants in wastewaters in the EU (OJ L 98, 19.3.2021, p. 3).

Amendment 174 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 22

(22) According to Article 168(1) TFEU, Union action complements national policies and is to be directed towards improving public health and preventing diseases. In order to ensure optimal use of relevant public health data from urban wastewaters, urban wastewater surveillance should be set up and used for preventive or early warning purposes, for instance in the detection of specific viruses in urban wastewater as a signal of the emergence of epidemics or pandemics, as was the case during the COVID-19 pandemic. Member States should establish a permanent dialogue and coordination between competent authorities responsible for public health and competent authorities responsible for urban wastewater management. In the context of that coordination, a list of parameters relevant for public health to be monitored in urban wastewaters should be established, as well as the frequency and location of the sampling. This approach will take advantage of and complement other Union initiatives in the field of public health protection, such as environmental monitoring that includes wastewater surveillance52. Based on information gathered during the COVID-19 pandemic and experience gained from the implementation of the Commission Recommendation on a common approach to establish a systematic surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 and its variants in wastewaters in the EU53(the ‘recommendation’), Member States should be required to monitor health parameters related to SARS-CoV-2 and its variants on a regular basis. In order to ensure that harmonised methods are used, Member States should, to the extent possible, use sampling and analysis methods set out in the recommendation for the monitoring of SARS-CoV-2 and its variants. _________________ 52 Commission Communication on introducing the European Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority, the next step towards completing the European Health Union (COM(2021)576 final). 53 Commission Recommendation (EU) 2021/472 of 17 March 2021 on a common approach to establish a systematic surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 and its variants in wastewaters in the EU (OJ L 98, 19.3.2021, p. 3).

Amendment 175 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 22

(22) According to Article 168(1) TFEU, Union action complements national policies and is to be directed towards improving public health and preventing diseases. In order to ensure optimal use of relevant public health data from urban wastewaters, urban wastewater surveillance should be set up and used for preventive or early warning purposes, for instance in the detection of specific viruses in urban wastewater as a signal of the emergence of epidemics or pandemics. Member States should establish a permanent dialogue and coordination between competent authorities responsible for public health and competent authorities responsible for urban wastewater management. In the context of that coordination, a list of parameters relevant for public health to be monitored in urban wastewaters should be established, as well as the frequency and location of the sampling. This approach will take advantage of and complement other Union initiatives in the field of public health protection, such as environmental monitoring that includes wastewater surveillance52. Based on information gathered during the COVID-19 pandemic and experience gained from the implementation of the Commission Recommendation on a common approach to establish a systematic surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 and its variants in wastewaters in the EU53(the ‘recommendation’), Member States should be required to monitor health parameters ~~related to SARS-CoV-2 and its variants~~on a regular basis. In order to ensure that harmonised methods are used, Member States should, to the extent possible, use sampling and analysis methods set out in the recommendation for the monitoring of SARS-CoV-2 and its variants. _________________ 52 Commission Communication on introducing the European Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority, the next step towards completing the European Health Union (COM(2021)576 final). 53 Commission Recommendation (EU) 2021/472 of 17 March 2021 on a common approach to establish a systematic surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 and its variants in wastewaters in the EU (OJ L 98, 19.3.2021, p. 3).

Amendment 176 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 22

(22) According to Article 168(1) TFEU, Union action complements national policies and is to be directed towards improving public health and preventing diseases. In order to ensure optimal use of relevant public health data from urban wastewaters, urban wastewater surveillance should be set up and used for preventive or early warning purposes, for instance in the detection of specific viruses in urban wastewater as a signal of the emergence of epidemics or pandemics. Member States should establish a permanent dialogue and coordination between competent authorities responsible for public health and competent authorities responsible for urban wastewater management. In the context of that coordination, a list of parameters relevant for public health ~~to be monitored in urban wastewaters should be established, as well as the frequency and location of the sampling~~should be regularly updated in accordance with the current state of scientific knowledge. This approach will take advantage of and complement other Union initiatives in the field of public health protection, such as environmental monitoring that includes wastewater surveillance52. Based on information gathered during the COVID- 19 pandemic and experience gained from the implementation of the Commission Recommendation on a common approach to establish a systematic surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 and its variants in wastewaters in the EU53(the ‘recommendation’), Member States should be required to monitor health parameters related to SARS-CoV-2 and its variants on a regular basis. In order to ensure that harmonised methods are used, Member States should, to the extent possible, use sampling and analysis methods set out in the recommendation for the monitoring of SARS-CoV-2 and its variants. _________________ 52 Commission Communication on introducing the European Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority, the next step towards completing the European Health Union (COM(2021)576 final). 53 Commission Recommendation (EU) 2021/472 of 17 March 2021 on a common approach to establish a systematic surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 and its variants in wastewaters in the EU (OJ L 98, 19.3.2021, p. 3).

Amendment 177 #

Marek Paweł BALT, Mohammed CHAHIM, Günther SIDL, Sara CERDAS, Cyrus ENGERER, Tiemo WÖLKEN, Heléne FRITZON

Proposal for a directive
Recital 23 a (new)

(23a) This Directive acknowledges the 'One Health' approach as recognised by the World Health Organization, an integrated and unifying approach that aims to sustainably balance and optimise the health of people, animals and ecosystems. The 'One Health' approach recognises that the health of humans, domestic and wild animals, plants, and the wider environment, including ecosystems, are closely interlinked and interdependent. It is therefore appropriate to lay down that wastewater treatment should encompass avoiding adverse health effects including epidemics, and to respect the right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment. In respect to the G7 commitment to acknowledge the rapid rise in Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) at the global scale, it is necessary to promote the prudent and responsible use of antibiotics in human and veterinary medicines.

Amendment 178 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 24

(24) In order to protect the environment and human health, Member States should identify the risks caused by urban wastewaters management. In this regard, as a prior approach, control at source should be promoted to prevent pollution in urban wastewater in line with Article 191(2) of the Treaty of the Functioning of the European Union. On the basis of that identification, and where necessary to comply with the requirements of the Union water legislation, Member States should take more stringent measures for the urban wastewater collection and treatment than the measures required to comply with the minimum requirements set out in this Directive. Depending on the situation, those more stringent measures can include, inter alia, the establishment of collecting systems, the development of integrated urban wastewater management plans or the application of secondary, tertiary or quaternary treatment to urban wastewater for agglomerations or urban wastewater treatment plants that do not reach the p.e. thresholds triggering the application of the standard requirements, as well as the use of equivalent treatment ensuring the same level of environmental protection. They can also include more advanced treatment than the treatment necessary to respect the minimum requirements or disinfection of treated urban wastewaters necessary to comply with Directive 2006/7/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council55. _________________ 55 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)6.

Amendment 179 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 24

(24) In order to protect the environment and human health, Member States should identify the risks caused by urban wastewaters management. In this regard, as a prior approach, control at source should be promoted to prevent pollution in urban wastewater in line with Article 191(2) of the Treaty of the Functioning of the European Union. On the basis of that identification, and where necessary to comply with the requirements of the Union water legislation, Member States should take more stringent measures for the urban wastewater collection and treatment than the measures required to comply with the minimum requirements set out in this Directive. Depending on the situation, those more stringent measures can include, inter alia, the establishment of collecting systems, the development of integrated urban wastewater management plans or the application of secondary, tertiary or quaternary treatment to urban wastewater for agglomerations or urban wastewater treatment plants that do not reach the p.e. thresholds triggering the application of the standard requirements. They can also include more advanced treatment than the treatment necessary to respect the minimum requirements or disinfection of treated urban wastewaters necessary to comply with Directive 2006/7/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council55. _________________ 55 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).

Amendment 180 #

Deirdre CLUNE, Dolors MONTSERRAT, Adam JARUBAS, Marian-Jean MARINESCU, Ljudmila NOVAK, Alexander BERNHUBER, Jessica POLFJÄRD, Radan KANEV, Colm MARKEY, Seán KELLY, Christophe HANSEN, Stelios KYMPOUROPOULOS, Pernille WEISS

Proposal for a directive
Recital 24

(24) In order to protect the environment and human health, Member States should identify the risks caused by urban wastewaters management. As such, control at source should be promoted to prevent pollution in urban wastewater. On the basis of that identification, and where necessary to comply with the requirements of the Union water legislation, Member States should take more stringent measures for the urban wastewater collection and treatment than the measures required to comply with the minimum requirements set out in this Directive. Depending on the situation, those more stringent measures can include, inter alia, the establishment of collecting systems, the development of integrated urban wastewater management plans or the application of secondary, tertiary or quaternary treatment to urban wastewater for agglomerations or urban wastewater treatment plants that do not reach the p.e. thresholds triggering the application of the standard requirements. They can also include more advanced treatment than the treatment necessary to respect the minimum requirements or disinfection of treated urban wastewaters necessary to comply with Directive 2006/7/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council55. _________________ 55 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).

Amendment 181 #

(24) In order to protect the environment and human health, Member States should identify the risks caused by urban wastewaters management. On the basis of that identification, and where necessary to comply with the requirements of the Union water legislation, Member States should take more stringent measures for the urban wastewater collection and treatment than the measures required to comply with the minimum requirements set out in this Directive. Depending on the situation, those more stringent measures can include, inter alia, preventive measures, the establishment of collecting systems, the development of integrated urban wastewater management plans or the application of secondary, tertiary or quaternary treatment to urban wastewater for agglomerations or urban wastewater treatment plants that do not reach the p.e. thresholds triggering the application of the standard requirements or the review of discharge authorisations. They can also include more advanced treatment than the treatment necessary to respect the minimum requirements or disinfection of treated urban wastewaters necessary to comply with Directive 2006/7/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council55. _________________ 55 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).

Amendment 182 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 24

(24) In order to protect the environment, human and huanimanl health, Member States should identify the risks caused by urban wastewaters management. On the basis of that identification, and where necessary to comply with the requirements of the Union water legislation, Member States should take more stringent measures for the urban wastewater collection and treatment than the measures required to comply with the minimum requirements set out in this Directive. Depending on the situation, those more stringent measures can include, inter alia, the establishment of collecting systems, the development of integrated urban wastewater management plans or the application of secondary, tertiary or quaternary treatment to urban wastewater for agglomerations or urban wastewater treatment plants that do not reach the p.e. thresholds triggering the application of the standard requirements. They can also include more advanced treatment than the treatment necessary to respect the minimum requirements or disinfection of treated urban wastewaters necessary to comply with Directive 2006/7/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council55. _________________ 55 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).

Amendment 183 #

Marek Paweł BALT, Mohammed CHAHIM, Günther SIDL, Sara CERDAS, Cyrus ENGERER, Tiemo WÖLKEN, Heléne FRITZON

Proposal for a directive
Recital 24

(24) In order to protect the environment and h~~uman healt~~ealth in line with the One Health approach, Member States should identify the risks caused by urban wastewaters management. On the basis of that identification, and where necessary to comply with the requirements of the Union water legislation, Member States should take more stringent measures for the urban wastewater collection and treatment than the measures required to comply with the minimum requirements set out in this Directive. Depending on the situation, those more stringent measures can include, inter alia, the establishment of collecting systems, the development of integrated urban wastewater management plans or the application of secondary, tertiary or quaternary treatment to urban wastewater for agglomerations or urban wastewater treatment plants that do not reach the p.e. thresholds triggering the application of the standard requirements. They can also include more advanced treatment than the treatment necessary to respect the minimum requirements or disinfection of treated urban wastewaters necessary to comply with Directive 2006/7/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council55. _________________ 55 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).

Amendment 184 #

Deirdre CLUNE, Dolors MONTSERRAT, Adam JARUBAS, Marian-Jean MARINESCU, Ljudmila NOVAK, Alexander BERNHUBER, Jessica POLFJÄRD, Massimiliano SALINI, Radan KANEV

Proposal for a directive
Recital 24 a (new)

(24a) Due to the environmental benefits of urban wastewater collection and treatment, Member States should have the possibility to adapt their urban wastewater collection and treatment infrastructures where this is necessary to address increased loads of domestic wastewater.

Amendment 185 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 25

(25) Sustainable Development Goal 6 and the associated target requiring Member States to ‘achieve access to adequate and equitable sanitation and hygiene for all and end open defecation, paying special attention to the needs of women and girls and those in vulnerable situations’ by 2030.56Furthermore, Principle 20 of the European Pillar of Social Rights57states that everyone has the right to access essential services of good quality, including water and sanitation. Against that background, and in accordance with the recommendations in the WHO Guidelines for Sanitation and Health58and the provisions of the Protocol on Water and Health59Member States should tackle the issue of access to sanitation at national level. That should be done through actions ~~aimed at improv~~ensuringaccess to sanitation for all, for example by setting up sanitation facilities in public spaces, as well as by encouraging the availability of appropriate sanitation facilities in public administrations and public buildings free of charge and\or making them affordable to all. Sanitation facilities should allow the safe management and disposal of human urine, andfaeces and changing ofmenstrual ~~blood~~products. They should be safely managed, which implies that they should be accessible to all at all times, including for people with particular needs, such as children, older persons, persons with disabilities and homeless people, that they should be placed in a location that ensures minimal risk to the safety of users, and that they should be hygienically and technically safe to use. Such facilities should also be sufficient in number to ensure that the needs of people are met and waiting times are not unreasonably long. _________________ 56 Resolution adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on 25 September 2015 (A/70/L.1) 57 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions Establishing a European Pillar of Social Rights (COM/2017/0250 final). 58 WHO Guidelines on Sanitation and Health, 2018. 59 Protocol on Water and Health to the 1992 Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes, 17 June 1999.

Amendment 186 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 25

(25) Sustainable Development Goal 6 and the associated target requiring Member States to ‘achieve access to adequate and equitable sanitation and hygiene for all and end open defecation, paying special attention to the needs of women and girls and those in vulnerable situations’ by 2030.56.Furthermore, Principle 20 of the European Pillar of Social Rights57states that everyone has the right to access essential services of good quality, including water and sanitation. Against that background, and in accordance with the recommendations in the WHO Guidelines for Sanitation and Health58and the provisions of the Protocol on Water and Health59,Member States should tackle the issue of access to sanitation at national level without any constraint imposed by the European Commission. That should be done through actions aimed at improving access to sanitation for all, for example by setting up sanitation facilities in public spaces, as well as by encouraging the availability of appropriate sanitation facilities in public administrations and public buildings free of charge and\or making them affordable to all. Sanitation facilities should allow the safe management and disposal of ~~human~~urine, faeces and women’s menstrual blood. They should be safely managed, which implies that they should be accessible to all at all times, including for people with particular needs, such as children, older persons, persons with disabilities and homeless people, that they should be placed in a location that ensures minimal risk to the safety of users, and that they should be hygienically and technically safe to use. Such facilities should also be sufficient in number to ensure that the needs of people are met and waiting times are not unreasonably long. _________________ 56 Resolution adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on 25 September 2015 (A/70/L.1) 57 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions Establishing a European Pillar of Social Rights (COM/2017/0250 final). 58 WHO Guidelines on Sanitation and Health, 2018. 59 Protocol on Water and Health to the 1992 Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes, 17 June 1999.

Amendment 187 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 25

(25) Sustainable Development Goal 6 and the associated target requiring Member States to ‘achieve access to adequate and equitable sanitation and hygiene for all and end open defecation, paying special attention to the needs of women and girls and those in vulnerable situations’ by 2030.56Furthermore, Principle 20 of the European Pillar of Social Rights57states that everyone has the right to access essential services of good quality, including water and sanitation. Against that background, and in accordance with the recommendations in the WHO Guidelines for Sanitation and Health58and the provisions of the Protocol on Water and Health59Member States should tackle the issue of access to sanitation at national level. That should be done through actions aimed at ~~improv~~guaranteeingaccess to sanitation for all, for example by setting up sanitation facilities in public spaces, as well as by encouraging the availability of appropriate sanitation facilities in public administrations and public buildings free of charge and\or making them affordable to all. Sanitation facilities should allow the safe management and disposal of human urine, faeces and menstrual blood. They should be safely managed, which implies that they should be accessible to all at all times, including for people with particular needs, such as children, older persons, persons with disabilities and homeless people, that they should be placed in a location that ensures minimal risk to the safety of users, and that they should be hygienically and technically safe to use. Such facilities should also be sufficient in number to ensure that the needs of people are met and waiting times are not unreasonably long. _________________ 56 Resolution adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on 25 September 2015 (A/70/L.1) 57 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions Establishing a European Pillar of Social Rights (COM/2017/0250 final). 58 WHO Guidelines on Sanitation and Health, 2018. 59 Protocol on Water and Health to the 1992 Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes, 17 June 1999.

Amendment 188 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 25

(25) Sustainable Development Goal 6 and the associated target requiring Member States to ‘achieve access to adequate and equitable sanitation and hygiene for all and end open defecation, paying special attention to the needs of women and girls and those in vulnerable situations’ by 2030.56Furthermore, Principle 20 of the European Pillar of Social Rights57states that everyone has the right to access essential services of good quality, including water and sanitation. Against that background, and in accordance with the recommendations in the WHO Guidelines for Sanitation and Health58and the provisions of the Protocol on Water and Health59Member States should tackle the issue of access to sanitation at national level. That should be done through actions aimed at ~~improv~~ensuringaccess to sanitation for all, for example by setting up sanitation facilities in public spaces, as well as by encouraging the availability of appropriate sanitation facilities in public administrations and public buildings free of charge and\or making them affordable to all. Sanitation facilities should allow the safe management and disposal of human urine, faeces and menstrual blood. They should be safely managed, which implies that they should be accessible to all at all times, including for people with particular needs, such as children, older persons, persons with disabilities and homeless people, that they should be placed in a location that ensures minimal risk to the safety of users, and that they should be hygienically and technically safe to use. Such facilities should also be sufficient in number to ensure that the needs of people are met and waiting times are not unreasonably long. _________________ 56 Resolution adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on 25 September 2015 (A/70/L.1) 57 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions Establishing a European Pillar of Social Rights (COM/2017/0250 final). 58 WHO Guidelines on Sanitation and Health, 2018. 59 Protocol on Water and Health to the 1992 Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes, 17 June 1999.

Amendment 189 #

Marek Paweł BALT, Mohammed CHAHIM, Günther SIDL, Sara CERDAS, Cyrus ENGERER, Tiemo WÖLKEN, Heléne FRITZON

Proposal for a directive
Recital 25

(25) Sustainable Development Goal 6 and the associated target requiring Member States to ‘achieve access to adequate and equitable sanitation and hygiene for all and end open defecation, paying special attention to the needs of women and girls and those in vulnerable situations’ by 2030.56Furthermore, Principle 20 of the European Pillar of Social Rights57states that everyone has the right to access essential services of good quality, including water and sanitation. Against that background, and in accordance with the recommendations in the WHO Guidelines for Sanitation and Health58and the provisions of the Protocol on Water and Health59Member States should tackle the issue of access to sanitation at national level. That should be done through actions aimed at ~~improv~~ensuringaccess to sanitation for all, for example by setting up sanitation facilities in public spaces, as well as by encouraging the availability of appropriate sanitation facilities in public administrations and public buildings free of charge and\or making them affordable to all. Sanitation facilities should allow the safe management and disposal of human urine, faeces and menstrual blood. They should be safely managed, which implies that they should be accessible to all at all times, including for people with particular needs, such as children, older persons, persons with disabilities and homeless people, that they should be placed in a location that ensures minimal risk to the safety of users, and that they should be hygienically and technically safe to use. Such facilities should also be sufficient in number to ensure that the needs of people are met and waiting times are not unreasonably long. _________________ 56 Resolution adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on 25 September 2015 (A/70/L.1) 57 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions Establishing a European Pillar of Social Rights (COM/2017/0250 final). 58 WHO Guidelines on Sanitation and Health, 2018. 59 Protocol on Water and Health to the 1992 Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes, 17 June 1999.

Amendment 190 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 25

(25) Sustainable Development Goal 6 and the associated subtarget requiring Member States to ‘achieve access to adequate and equitable sanitation and hygiene for all and end open defecation, paying special attention to the needs of women and girls and those in vulnerable situations’ by 2030.56Furthermore, Principle 20 of the European Pillar of Social Rights57states that everyone has the right to access essential services of good quality, including water and sanitation. Against that background, and in accordance with the recommendations in the WHO Guidelines for Sanitation and Health58and the provisions of the Protocol on Water and Health59Member States should tackle the issue of access to sanitation at national level. That should be done through actions aimed at improving access to sanitation for all, for example by setting up sanitation facilities in public spaces, as well as by encouraging the availability of appropriate sanitation facilities in public administrations and public buildings free of charge and\or making them affordable to all. Sanitation facilities should allow the safe management and disposal of human urine, faeces and menstrual blood. They should be safely managed, which implies that they should be accessible to all at all times, including for people with particular needs, such as children, older persons, persons with disabilities and homeless people, that they should be placed in a location that ensures m~~inimal risk to the~~aximumsafety of users, and that they should be hygienically and technically safe to use. Such facilities should also be sufficient in number to ensure that the needs of people are met and waiting times are not unreasonably long. _________________ 56 Resolution adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on 25 September 2015 (A/70/L.1) 57 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions Establishing a European Pillar of Social Rights (COM/2017/0250 final). 58 WHO Guidelines on Sanitation and Health, 2018. 59 Protocol on Water and Health to the 1992 Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes, 17 June 1999.

Amendment 191 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 26

(26) The ~~specific situation~~matter of minorit~~y cultur~~ies, such as Roma and Travellers, whether settled or not, and in particular their lack of access to sanitation, was acknowledged in the Communication from the Commission of 7 October 2020 ‘A Union of Equality: EU Roma strategic framework for equality, inclusion and participation’, which calls for increasing effective equal access to essential services. Overall, it is appropriate that Member States pay particular attention to vulnerable and marginalised groupsshould not be dealt with at EU level but rather directly by the Member States, who shall decide on the measures to bye taking the necessary measures to improve access to sanitation for those groups. It is important that the identification of those groups is coherent with Article 16(1) of Directive (EU) 2020/2184 of the European Parliament and of the Council60.Measures to improveaccess to sanitation by vulnerable and marginalised groups might include providing sanitation facilities in public spaces for free or for a low service fee, improving or maintaining the connection to adequate systems to collect urban wastewater, and raising awareness of the nearest sanitation facilities. _________________ 60 Directive (EU) 2020/2184 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2020 on the quality of water intended for human consumption (OJ L 435, 23.12.2020, p. 1)en with regard to access to water. In many cases, these minorities occupy land illegally. The competent prefects or authorities shall therefore decide on whether they are to be connected to a water supply network.

Amendment 192 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 26

(26) The specific situation of minority cultures, such as Roma and Travellers, whether settled or not, and in particular their lack of access to sanitation, was acknowledged in the Communication from the Commission of 7 October 2020 ‘A Union of Equality: EU Roma strategic framework for equality, inclusion and participation’, which calls for increasing effective equal access to essential services. Overall, it is appropriate that Member States pay particular attention to vulnerable and marginalised groups by taking the necessary measures to ~~improv~~ensure access to sanitation for those groups. It is important that the identification of those groups is coherent with Article 16(1) of Directive (EU) 2020/2184 of the European Parliament and of the Council60. Measures to ~~improv~~ensureaccess to sanitation by vulnerable and marginalised groups might include providing sanitation facilities in public ~~spaces~~ and privatespaces as well as in public administration buildingsfor free or for a low service fee, improving or maintaining the connection to adequate systems to collect urban wastewater, and raising awareness of the nearest sanitation facilities. _________________ 60 Directive (EU) 2020/2184 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2020 on the quality of water intended for human consumption (OJ L 435, 23.12.2020, p. 1).

Amendment 193 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 28

(28) The evaluation concluded that sludge management could be improved to better align it with the principles of the circular economy and of the waste hierarchy as defined in Article 4 of Directive 2008/98/EC. The actions to better monitor and reduce pollution at source from non-domestic discharges will help improving the quality of the sludge produced and ensure its safe use in agriculture and other sectors. In order to ensure a proper and safe recovery of nutrients from sludge and wastewater and to ensure coherence with the EU's aim for secure and sustainable supply chains for critical raw materials, including the critical substance phosphorus, ~~from the sludge,~~ minimum recovery rates should be defined at Union level. Requirements on recovery should stay open to future developments in technology and process routes for nutrient recovery.

Amendment 194 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 28

(28) The evaluation concluded that sludge management could be improved to better align it with the principles of the circular economy and of the waste hierarchy as defined in Article 4 of Directive 2008/98/EC. The actions to better monitor and reduce pollution at source from non-domestic discharges will help improving the quality of the sludge produced and ensure its safe use in agriculture. In order to ensure a proper and safe recovery of nutrients, including the critical substance phosphorus, from the sludge, minimum recovery rates should be defined at Union level. In order to facilitate the recovery of nutrients from treated sludge and wastewater, the Commission should promote legislative frameworks for the development of a functional market for recovered phosphorus and nitrogen.

Amendment 195 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 28

(28) The evaluation concluded that sludge management could be improved to better align it with the principles of the circular economy and of the waste hierarchy as defined in Article 4 of Directive 2008/98/EC. The actions to better monitor and reduce pollution at source from non-domestic discharges will help improving the quality of the sludge produced and ensure its safe use in agriculture. In order to ensure a proper and safe recovery of nutrients, including the critical substance phosphorus, from the sludge, minimum recovery rates should be defined at Union level, while there is also a need to work more closely with academia and researchers to identify and apply the most appropriate methods of recovering nutrients from sludge for subsequent use in agriculture.

Amendment 196 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 28

(28) The evaluation concluded that sludge management could be improved to better align it with the principles of the circular economy and of the waste hierarchy as defined in Article 4 of Directive 2008/98/EC. The actions to better monitor and reduce pollution at source from non-domestic discharges will help improving the quality of the sludge and wastewater based products produced and ensure its safe use in agriculture. In order to ensure a proper and safe recovery of nutrients, including the critical substance phosphorus, from the sludge and wastewater, minimum recovery rates should be defined at Union level. The European Union and its Member States shall facilitate market access and further use of recovered phosphorus.

Amendment 197 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 29

(29) Additional monitoring is necessary to verify compliance with the new requirements concerning micro-pollutants, non-domestic pollution, energy neutrality, GHG emissions, including nitrous oxide, methane and storm water overflows and urban runoff. Such monitoring supports National Inventory Reporting, provides the necessary infrastructure to implement IPCC Guidelines for monitoring and enables the future development of action plans for science-based mitigation aligned with the Paris Agreement. To verify the performance of the quaternary treatment concerning the reduction of micro- pollutants in urban wastewater discharges, it is sufficient to monitor a limited set of representative micro-pollutants. The monitoring frequencies should be aligned to the current best practices, as currently practiced in Switzerland. To remain cost- effective, those obligations should be adapted to the size of the urban wastewater treatment plants and of the agglomerations. The monitoring will also contribute to provide data for the overall Environmental Monitoring Framework as set up under the 8th Environmental Action Programme63, and more specifically feed the Zero Pollution Monitoring Framework underpinning it64and support digital transition in the water sector in line with the EU’s Digital Strategy. _________________ 63 Decision (EU) 2022/591 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 April 2022 on a General Union Environment Action Programme to 2030 (OJ L 114, 12.4.2022, p. 22). 64 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions, Pathway to a Healthy Planet for All EU Action Plan: 'Towards Zero Pollution for Air, Water and Soil' (COM/2021/400 final).

Amendment 198 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 29

(29) Additional monitoring is necessary to verify compliance with the new requirements concerning micro-pollutants, non-domestic pollution, energy neutrality, all GHG emissions, including nitrous oxide, methane and storm water overflows and urban runoff. Such monitoring supports National Inventory Reporting, provides the necessary infrastructure to implement IPCC Guidelines for monitoring and enables the future development of action plans for science- based mitigation aligned with the Paris Agreement. To verify the performance of the quaternary treatment concerning the reduction of micro- pollutants in urban wastewater discharges, it is sufficient to monitor a limited set of representative micro-pollutants. The monitoring frequencies should be aligned to the current best practices, as currently practiced in Switzerland. To remain cost- effective, those obligations should be adapted to the size of the urban wastewater treatment plants and of the agglomerations. The monitoring will also contribute to provide data for the overall Environmental Monitoring Framework as set up under the 8th Environmental Action Programme63, and more specifically feed the Zero Pollution Monitoring Framework underpinning it64and support digital transition in the water sector in line with the EU’s Digital Strategy. _________________ 63 Decision (EU) 2022/591 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 April 2022 on a General Union Environment Action Programme to 2030 (OJ L 114, 12.4.2022, p. 22). 64 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions, Pathway to a Healthy Planet for All EU Action Plan: 'Towards Zero Pollution for Air, Water and Soil' (COM/2021/400 final).

Amendment 199 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 29

(29) Additional monitoring is necessary to verify compliance with the new requirements concerning micro-pollutants, non-domestic pollution, energy neutrality, all GHG emissions, including nitrous oxide, methane and storm water overflows and urban runoff. Such monitoring supports National Inventory Reporting, provides the necessary infrastructure to implement IPCC Guidelines for monitoring and enables the future development of action plans for science- based mitigation aligned with the Paris Agreement. To verify the performance of the quaternary treatment concerning the reduction of micro- pollutants in urban wastewater discharges, it is sufficient to monitor a limited set of representative micro-pollutants. The monitoring frequencies should be aligned to the current best practices, as currently practiced in Switzerland. To remain cost- effective, those obligations should be adapted to the size of the urban wastewater treatment plants and of the agglomerations. The monitoring will also contribute to provide data for the overall Environmental Monitoring Framework as set up under the 8th Environmental Action Programme63, and more specifically feed the Zero Pollution Monitoring Framework underpinning it 64and support digital transition in the water sector in line with the EU’s Digital Strategy. _________________ 63 Decision (EU) 2022/591 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 April 2022 on a General Union Environment Action Programme to 2030 (OJ L 114, 12.4.2022, p. 22). 64 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions, Pathway to a Healthy Planet for All EU Action Plan: 'Towards Zero Pollution for Air, Water and Soil' (COM/2021/400 final).

Amendment 200 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 29

(29) Additional monitoring is necessary to verify compliance with the new requirements concerning micro-pollutants, non-domestic pollution, energy neutrality, GHG emissions, storm water overflows and urban runoff. To verify the performance of the quaternary treatment concerning the reduction of micro- pollutants in urban wastewater discharges, it is sufficient to monitor a limited set of representative micro-pollutants. The monitoring frequencies should b~~e aligned to~~uild on the current best practices, as currently practiced in Switzerland. They should be expanded to capture particularly hazardous substances such as Telmisartan, Bisphenol A, Beta-estradiol and Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS). . To remain cost- effective, those obligations should be adapted to the size of the urban wastewater treatment plants and of the agglomerations. The monitoring will also contribute to provide data for the overall Environmental Monitoring Framework as set up under the 8th Environmental Action Programme63, and more specifically feed the Zero Pollution Monitoring Framework underpinning it64. _________________ 63 Decision (EU) 2022/591 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 April 2022 on a General Union Environment Action Programme to 2030 (OJ L 114, 12.4.2022, p. 22). 64 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions, Pathway to a Healthy Planet for All EU Action Plan: 'Towards Zero Pollution for Air, Water and Soil' (COM/2021/400 final).

Amendment 201 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 29

(29) Additional monitoring is necessary to verify compliance with the new requirements concerning micro-pollutants, non-domestic pollution, energy neutrality, GHG emissions, storm water overflows and urban runoff. To verify the performance of the quaternary treatment concerning the reduction of micro- pollutants in urban wastewater discharges, it is sufficient to monitor a limited set of representative micro-pollutants. The monitoring frequencies should be aligned to the current best practices, as currently practiced in Switzerland. To remain cost- effective, those obligations should be adapted to the size of the urban wastewater treatment plants and of the agglomerations. The monitoring will also contribute to provide data for the overall Environmental Monitoring Framework as set up under the 8th Environmental Action Programme63, and more specifically feed the Zero Pollution Monitoring Framework underpinning it64and support digital transition in the water sector in line with the EU’s Digital Strategy. _________________ 63 Decision (EU) 2022/591 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 April 2022 on a General Union Environment Action Programme to 2030 (OJ L 114, 12.4.2022, p. 22). 64 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions, Pathway to a Healthy Planet for All EU Action Plan: 'Towards Zero Pollution for Air, Water and Soil' (COM/2021/400 final).

Amendment 202 #

(30) In order to reduce administrative burden and better use the possibilities offered by digitalisation, the reporting on the implementation of the Directive should be improved and simplified by removing the obligation for Member States to report every two years to the Commission and for the Commission to publish bi-yearly reports. It should be replaced by a requirement for Member States to improve, with the support of the European Environment Agency (EEA), the existing national standardised data sets established under Directive 91/271/EEC, and to regularly update them. Permanent access to the national databases should be provided to the Commission and the EEA and should be made available to the public via a centralised Union-wide database on urban wastewater treatment. This database shall allow for comparison between Member States of the performance of treatment plants to prevent pollution, allow benchmarking of measures taken and support compliance with this Directive, including the application of the extendend producer responsibility with special focus on the sources of pollution. In order to ensure complete information on the application of this Directive, the data sets should include information on compliance of urban wastewater treatment plants with the treatment requirements (pass/fail, loads and concentration of pollutants discharged), on the level of achievement of the objectives of energy neutrality, on GHG emissions of the treatment plants above 10 000 p.e. and on measures taken by the Member States in the context of storm water overflows/ urban runoff, access to sanitation and treatment by individual systems. Moreover, full coherence with Regulation (EC) 166/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council65should be ensured to optimise the use of the data, as well as to support full transparency. _________________ 65 Regulation (EC) No 166/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 January 2006 concerning the establishment of a European Pollutant Release and Transfer Register and amending Council Directives 91/689/EEC and 96/61/EC (Text with EEA relevance) OJ L 33, 4.2.2006, p. 1–17

Amendment 203 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 30

(30) In order to reduce administrative burden and better use the possibilities offered by digitalisation, the reporting on the implementation of the Directive should be improved and simplified by removing the obligation for Member States to report every two years to the Commission and for the Commission to publish bi-yearly reports. It should be replaced by a requirement for Member States to improve, with the support of the European Environment Agency (EEA), the existing national standardised data sets established under Directive 91/271/EEC, and to regularly update them. Permanent access to the national databases should be provided to the Commission and the EEA. In order to ensure complete information on the application of this Directive, the data sets should include information on compliance of urban wastewater treatment plants with the treatment requirements (pass/fail, loads and concentration of pollutants discharged), on the level of achievement of the objectives of energy neutrality, on GHG emissions of the treatment plants above 10 000 p.e. and on measures taken by the Member States in the context of storm water overflows/ urban runoff, including early warning systems in the event of runoffs, access to sanitation and treatment by individual systems. Moreover, full coherence with Regulation (EC) 166/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council65 should be ensured to optimise the use of the data, as well as to support full transparency. _________________ 65 Regulation (EC) No 166/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 January 2006 concerning the establishment of a European Pollutant Release and Transfer Register and amending Council Directives 91/689/EEC and 96/61/EC (Text with EEA relevance) OJ L 33, 4.2.2006, p. 1–17

Amendment 204 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 30

(30) In order to reduce administrative burden and better use the possibilities offered by digitalisation, the reporting on the implementation of the Directive should be improved and simplified by removing the obligation for Member States to report every two years to the Commission and for the Commission to publish bi-yearly reports. It should be replaced by a requirement for Member States to improve, with the support of the European Environment Agency (EEA), the existing national standardised data sets established under Directive 91/271/EEC, and to regularly update them. Permanent access to the national databases should be provided to the Commission and the EEA. In order to ensure complete information on the application of this Directive, the data sets should include information on compliance of urban wastewater treatment plants with the treatment requirements (pass/fail, loads and concentration of pollutants discharged), on the level of achievement of the objectives of energy neutrality, on GHG emissions of the treatment plants above 10 000 p.e. and on measures taken by the Member States in the context of storm water overflows/ urban runoff, access to sanitation ~~and~~, treatment by individual systems and implementation of extended producer responsibility. Moreover, full coherence with Regulation (EC) 166/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council65should be ensured to optimise the use of the data, as well as to support full transparency. _________________ 65 Regulation (EC) No 166/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 January 2006 concerning the establishment of a European Pollutant Release and Transfer Register and amending Council Directives 91/689/EEC and 96/61/EC (Text with EEA relevance) OJ L 33, 4.2.2006, p. 1–17

Amendment 205 #

Deirdre CLUNE, Dolors MONTSERRAT, Adam JARUBAS, Marian-Jean MARINESCU, Ljudmila NOVAK, Jessica POLFJÄRD, Massimiliano SALINI, Radan KANEV, Colm MARKEY, Seán KELLY, Pernille WEISS

Proposal for a directive
Recital 30

(30) In order to reduce administrative burden and better use the possibilities offered by digitalisation, the reporting on the implementation of the Directive should be improved and simplified by removing the obligation for Member States to report every two years to the Commission and for the Commission to publish bi-yearly reports. It should be replaced by a requirement for Member States to improve, with the support of the European Environment Agency (EEA), the existing national standardised data sets established under Directive 91/271/EEC, and to regularly update them. Permanent access to the national databases should be provided to the Commission and the EEA. In order to ensure complete information on the application of this Directive, the data sets should include information on compliance of urban wastewater treatment plants with the treatment requirements (pass/fail, loads and concentration of pollutants discharged), on the level of achievement of the objectives of energy neutrality~~, on GHG emissions of the treatment plants above 10 000 p.e.~~ and on measures taken by the Member States in the context of storm water overflows/ urban runoff, access to sanitation and treatment by individual systems. Moreover, full coherence with Regulation (EC) 166/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council65should be ensured to optimise the use of the data, as well as to support full transparency. _________________ 65 Regulation (EC) No 166/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 January 2006 concerning the establishment of a European Pollutant Release and Transfer Register and amending Council Directives 91/689/EEC and 96/61/EC (Text with EEA relevance) OJ L 33, 4.2.2006, p. 1–17

Amendment 206 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 30 a (new)

(30a) Transition in the water sector will require diverse financing from private and public sources. Taking into consideration the European Commission impact assessment projections on financing the new requirements proposed in this Directive, additional financial support by the European Union in a comprehensive manner for all Member States will be required. The European Union is financing transition in many sectors, for example in the energy sector, hydrogen, chips and batteries manufacturing, EV charging infrastructure, etc. as strategic priorities for Europe. Water is essential to life and the sector underlies any economic activity including energy and renewables generation, food production, it is critical for any industrial and manufacturing activities. Hence, the water sector needs to be prioritized as a strategic sector.

Amendment 207 #

Marek Paweł BALT, Mohammed CHAHIM, Günther SIDL, Sara CERDAS, Heléne FRITZON

Proposal for a directive
Recital 31 a (new)

(31a) The financement of the quaternary treatment however should be financed fully by the polluting sectors through the national EPR schemes and not transferred onto citizens through water bills. As an additional measure in line with implementation assessment the European Commission should ensure that appropriate financial means are provided for wastewater treatment to ensure complex fulfilment of this Directive through all Member States through the investment programs of the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF, post-2027) such as the European Regional and Development Fund and the Cohesion Fund (ERDF-CF) and if necessary creation of the special Water industry transition fund to leave no-one behind.

Amendment 208 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 32

(32) The urban wastewater collection and treatment sector is specific, ~~operating as a captive market,~~ with public and small enterprises being connected to the collecting system without having the possibility to choose their operators. It is therefore important to secure access to water and sanitation and that direct supply costs do not undermine the rights and interests of the population by imposing unjust tariffs and restrictions on local supply solutions. It is also important to ensure public access to operators’ key performance indicators, such as the level of treatment achieved, the costs of treatment, the energy used and produced, and the related GHG emissions and carbon footprint. In order to make the public more aware of the implications of urban wastewater treatment, key information on the annual wastewater collection and treatment costs for each household should be provided in an easily accessible manner, for instance on the invoices, while other detailed information should be accessible online, on a website of the operator or the competent authority.

Amendment 209 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 32

(32) The urban wastewater collection and treatment sector is specific, operating as a captive market, with public and small enterprises being connected to the collecting system without having the possibility to choose their operators. It is therefore important to ensure public access to operators’ key performance indicators, such as the level of treatment achieved, the costs of treatment, the energy used and produced, and the related GHG emissions and carbon footprint. In order to make the public more aware of the implications of urban wastewater treatment, key information on the annual wastewater collection and treatment costs for each household should be provided in an easily accessible manner, for instance on the invoices, while other detailed information should be accessible in a user-friendly format online, on a website of the operator or the competent authority.

Amendment 210 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 32

(32) The urban wastewater collection and treatment sector is specific, operating as a captive market, with public and small enterprises being connected to the collecting system without having the possibility to choose their operators. It is therefore important to ensure public access to operators’ key performance indicators, such as the level of treatment achieved, the costs of treatment, the energy used and produced, and the related GHG emissions and carbon footprint. In order to make the public more aware of the implications of urban wastewater treatment, key information on the annual wastewater collection and treatment costs for each household should be provided in an easily accessible manner~~, for instance~~ on the invoices, while other detailed information should be accessible online, on a website of the operator or the competent authority.

Amendment 211 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 33

(33) Directive 2003/4/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council66guarantees the right of access to environmental information in the Member States in line with the 1998 Aarhus Convention on Access to Information, Public Participation in Decision-Making and Access to Justice in Environmental Matters (the ‘Aarhus Convention’). The Aarhus Convention encompasses broad obligations related both to making environmental information available upon request and actively disseminating such information. It is important that the provisions of this Directive related to access to information and data-sharing arrangements complement that Directive, by establishing the obligation to make available to the public online information on the collection and treatment of urban wastewater in a user-friendly manner, without creating a separate legal regime. _________________ 66 Directive 2003/4/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 January 2003 on public access to environmental information and repealing Council Directive 90/313/EEC (OJ L 41, 14.2.2003, p. 26–32).Does not affect the English version.)

Amendment 212 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 35

(35) To adapt this Directive to scientific and technical progress, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 TFEU should be delegated to the Commission in respect of amending certain parts of the Annexes with regard to the requirements for the secondary, tertiary and quaternary treatment and the requirements for specific authorisations for discharges of non-domestic wastewater into collecting systems and urban wastewater treatment plants and in respect of supplementing this Direcrive by establishing minimum reuse and recycling rates for phosphorus and nitrogen from sludge. 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 on Better Law-Making. 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.deleted

Amendment 213 #

Jan HUITEMA, Nils TORVALDS, Emma WIESNER, Ulrike MÜLLER

Proposal for a directive
Recital 35

(35) To adapt this Directive to scientific and technical progress, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 TFEU should be delegated to the Commission in respect of amending certain parts of the Annexes with regard to the requirements for the secondary, tertiary and quaternary treatment and the requirements for specific authorisations for discharges of non- domestic wastewater into collecting systems and urban wastewater treatment plants and in respect of supplementing this Direcrtive by establishing minimum reuse and recycling rates for phosphorus and nitrogen from ~~sludge. I~~urban wastewater and sludge, in order to incentivise a variety of recovery techniques, including pyrolysis and struvite precipitation as well as nutrient recovery from sludge. Considering that phosphorous and nitrogen are valuable resources for agriculture, the Commission should aim to adopt these delegated acts within one year after end of the transposition of this directive. Within this time period, 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 on Better Law-Making. 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.

Amendment 214 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 35

(35) To adapt this Directive to scientific and technical progress, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 TFEU should be delegated to the Commission in respect of amending certain parts of the Annexes with regard to the requirements for the secondary, tertiary and quaternary treatment and the requirements for specific authorisations for discharges of non- domestic wastewater into collecting systems and urban wastewater treatment plants and in respect of supplementing this Direcrive by establishing minimum reuse and recycling rates for phosphorus and nitrogen from sludge. In addition, the Commission should be empowered to extend the list of sectors contributing to extended producer responsibility schemes. 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 on Better Law-Making. 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.

Amendment 215 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 35

(35) To adapt this Directive to scientific and technical progress, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 TFEU should be delegated to the Commission in respect of amending certain parts of the Annexes with regard to the requirements for the secondary, tertiary and quaternary treatment and the requirements for specific authorisations for discharges of non- domestic wastewater into collecting systems and urban wastewater treatment plants and in respect of supplementing this Direcrive by establishing minimum reuse and recycling rates for phosphorus and nitrogen from sludge. In addition, the Commission should be empowered to extend the list of sectors contributing to extended producer responsibility schemes. 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 on Better Law-Making. 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.

Amendment 216 #

Pascal CANFIN, Véronique TRILLET-LENOIR, Max ORVILLE

Proposal for a directive
Recital 36

(36) In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Directive, implementing powers should be conferred on the Commission for the adoption of standards for the design of individual systems, for the adoption of monitoring and assessment methods for the indicators of the quaternary treatment, for the establishment of common conditions and criteria for the application of the exoneration for certain products from extended producer responsibility, for establishing methodologies to support the development of integrated urban wastewater management plans and to measure antimicrobial resistance and micro- plastics in urban wastewater, and for the adoption of the format of, and modalities for, presenting the information to be provided by Member States and compiled by the EEA on the implementation of this Directive. Those powers should be exercised in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council67. _________________ 67 Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by Member States of the Commission’s exercise of implementing powers (OJ L 55, 28.2.2011, p. 13).deleted

Amendment 217 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 36

(36) In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Directive, implementing powers should be conferred on the Commission for the adoption of standards for the design of individual systems, for the adoption of monitoring and assessment methods for the indicators of the quaternary treatment, for the establishment of common conditions and criteria for the application of the exoneration for certain products from extended producer responsibility, for establishing methodologies to support the development of integrated urban wastewater management plans and to measure antimicrobial resistance and micro-plastics in urban wastewater, and for the adoption of the format of, and modalities for, presenting the information to be provided by Member States and compiled by the EEA on the implementation of this Directive. Those powers should be exercised in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council67. The Commission shall adopt a delegated act to set requirements for the monitoring of micro-plastics in urban wastewater under article 8 point 5, in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 27, 12 months after they are added on the watch list under directive 2022/0344 (COD). _________________ 67 Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by Member States of the Commission’s exercise of implementing powers (OJ L 55, 28.2.2011, p. 13).

Amendment 218 #

Danilo Oscar LANCINI, Silvia SARDONE, Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianna GANCIA, Aurélia BEIGNEUX, Gianantonio DA RE

Proposal for a directive
Recital 36

(36) In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Directive, implementing powers should be conferred on the Commission for the adoption of standards for the design of individual systems, for the adoption of monitoring and assessment methods for the indicators of the quaternary treatment, for the establishment and updating of the list of micro-pollutants, for the establishment of common conditions and criteria for the application of the exoneration for certain products from extended producer responsibility, for establishing methodologies to support the development of integrated urban wastewater management plans and to measure antimicrobial resistance and micro-plastics in urban wastewater, and for the adoption of the format of, and modalities for, presenting the information to be provided by Member States and compiled by the EEA on the implementation of this Directive. Those powers should be exercised in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council67. _________________ 67 Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by Member States of the Commission’s exercise of implementing powers (OJ L 55, 28.2.2011, p. 13).

Amendment 219 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 36

(36) In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Directive, implementing powers should be conferred on the Commission for the adoption of standards for the design of individual systems, for the adoption of monitoring and assessment methods for the indicators of the quaternary treatment, for the establishment and updating of the list of micro-pollutants, for the establishment of common conditions and criteria for the application of the exoneration for certain products from extended producer responsibility, for establishing methodologies to support the development of integrated urban wastewater management plans and to measure antimicrobial resistance and micro-plastics in urban wastewater, and for the adoption of the format of, and modalities for, presenting the information to be provided by Member States and compiled by the EEA on the implementation of this Directive. Those powers should be exercised in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council67. _________________ 67 Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by Member States of the Commission’s exercise of implementing powers (OJ L 55, 28.2.2011, p. 13).

Amendment 220 #

Marek Paweł BALT, Mohammed CHAHIM, Sara CERDAS, Cyrus ENGERER

Proposal for a directive
Recital 36

(36) In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Directive, implementing powers should be conferred on the Commission for the adoption of standards for the design of individual systems, for the adoption of monitoring and assessment methods for the indicators of the quaternary treatment, for the establishment and updating the definition of micro-pollutants, for the establishment of common conditions and criteria for the application of the exoneration for certain products from extended producer responsibility, for establishing methodologies to support the development of integrated urban wastewater management plans and to measure antimicrobial resistance and micro-plastics in urban wastewater, and for the adoption of the format of, and modalities for, presenting the information to be provided by Member States and compiled by the EEA on the implementation of this Directive. Those powers should be exercised in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council.67. _________________ 67 Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by Member States of the Commission’s exercise of implementing powers (OJ L 55, 28.2.2011, p. 13).

Amendment 221 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 37 a (new)

(37a) It is important to ensure that the Directives provides for better quality of water while not jeopardising the accessibility, availability and affordability of essential products

Amendment 222 #

Marek Paweł BALT, Mohammed CHAHIM, Sara CERDAS, Cyrus ENGERER

Proposal for a directive
Recital 37 c (new)

(37c) The Member states can envisage additional reimbursement of the difference of costs caused by this Directive for the purpose of support of essential medicines for keeping them available on the market and accessible for citizens.

Amendment 223 #

Marek Paweł BALT, Mohammed CHAHIM, Günther SIDL, Sara CERDAS, Cyrus ENGERER, Tiemo WÖLKEN, Heléne FRITZON

Proposal for a directive
Recital 38

(38) Pursuant to the Interinstitutional Agreement on Better Law-Making68, the Commission should carry out an evaluation of this Directive within a certain period of time from the date set for its transposition. That evaluation should be based on experience gained and data collected during the implementation of this Directive, on any available WHO recommendations, and on relevant scientific, analytical, and epidemiological data. In the evaluation, particular attention should be given to the possible necessity to adapt of the list of products to be covered by extended producer responsibility according to the evolution of the range of products placed on the market, the improvement of knowledge on the presence of micro-pollutants in the wastewaters and their impacts on public health and the environment, and data from the new monitoring obligations on micro- pollutants in the inlets and outlets of the urban wastewater treatment plants. In taking the relevant measures at Union and national level to achieve the zero pollution objective for water pollution, Member States, the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission should be guided by the ‘precautionary principle’ and the ‘polluter pays principle’ established in the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and the ‘do no harm’ principle of the European Green Deal. _________________ 68 Interinstitutional Agreement between the European Parliament, the Council of the European Union and the European Commission on Better Law-Making (OJ L 123, 12.5.2016, p. 1–14).

Amendment 224 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 38

(38) Pursuant to the Interinstitutional Agreement on Better Law-Making68, the Commission should carry out an evaluation of this Directive within a certain period of time from the date set for its transposition. That evaluation should be based on experience gained and data collected during the implementation of this Directive, on any available WHO recommendations, and on relevant scientific, analytical, and epidemiological data. In the evaluation, particular attention should be given to the possible necessity to introduce reduction targets for greenhouse gas emissions of the wastewater treatment sector, the need to remove micro-plastics and PFAS from urban wastewater before discharge, the necessity toadapt ofthe list of products to be covered by extended producer responsibility according to the evolution of the range of products placed on the market, the improvement of knowledge on the presence of micro-pollutants in the wastewaters and their impacts on public health and the environment, and data from the new monitoring obligations on micro- pollutants in the inlets and outlets of the urban wastewater treatment plants. _________________ 68 Interinstitutional Agreement between the European Parliament, the Council of the European Union and the European Commission on Better Law-Making (OJ L 123, 12.5.2016, p. 1–14).

Amendment 225 #

Danilo Oscar LANCINI, Silvia SARDONE, Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianna GANCIA, Aurélia BEIGNEUX, Gianantonio DA RE

Proposal for a directive
Recital 38

(38) Pursuant to the Interinstitutional Agreement on Better Law-Making68, the Commission should carry out an evaluation of this Directive within a certain period of time from the date set for its transposition. That evaluation should be based on experience gained and data collected during the implementation of this Directive, on any available WHO recommendations, and on relevant scientific, analytical, and epidemiological data. In the evaluation, particular attention should be given to the possible necessity to adapt ofthe list of products to be covered by extended producer responsibility according to the evolution of the range of products placed on the market, and to the method of eliminating and denaturing these at the final use stage without major environmental impacts,the improvement of knowledge on the presence of micro- pollutants in the wastewaters and their impacts on public health and the environment, and data from the new monitoring and analysisobligations on micro- pollutants in the inlets and outlets of the urban wastewater treatment plants. _________________ 68 Interinstitutional Agreement between the European Parliament, the Council of the European Union and the European Commission on Better Law-Making (OJ L 123, 12.5.2016, p. 1–14).

Amendment 226 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 38

(38) Pursuant to the Interinstitutional Agreement on Better Law-Making68, the Commission should carry out an evaluation of this Directive within a certain period of time from the date set for its transposition. That evaluation should be based on experience gained and data collected during the implementation of this Directive, on any available WHO recommendations, and on relevant scientific, analytical, and epidemiological data. In the evaluation, particular attention should be given to the possible necessity to adapt of the ~~list of produc~~definition ofmicro- pollutantsto be covered by extended producer responsibility according to the evolution of the range of products placed on the market, the improvement of knowledge on the presence of micro- pollutants in the wastewaters and their impacts on public health and the environment, and data from the new monitoring obligations on micro- pollutants in the inlets and outlets of the urban wastewater treatment plants. _________________ 68 Interinstitutional Agreement between the European Parliament, the Council of the European Union and the European Commission on Better Law-Making (OJ L 123, 12.5.2016, p. 1–14).

Amendment 227 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 38

(38) Pursuant to the Interinstitutional Agreement on Better Law-Making68, the Commission should carry out an evaluation of this Directive within a certain period of time from the date set for its transposition. That evaluation should be based on experience gained and data collected during the implementation of this Directive, on any available WHO recommendations, and on relevant scientific, analytical, and epidemiological data. In the evaluation, particular attention should be given to the possible necessity to adapt of the list of ~~produc~~micro-pollutants to be covered by extended producer responsibility according to the evolution of the range of products placed on the market, the improvement of knowledge on the presence of micro-pollutants in the wastewaters and their impacts on public health and the environment, and data from the new monitoring obligations on micro- pollutants in the inlets and outlets of the urban wastewater treatment plants. ~~_________________ 68 Interinstitutional Agreement between the European Parliament, the Council of the European Union and the European Commission on Better Law-Making (OJ L 123, 12.5.2016, p. 1–14).~~

Amendment 228 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 38

(38) Pursuant to the Interinstitutional Agreement on Better Law-Making68, the Commission should carry out an evaluation of this Directive within a certain period of time from the date set for its transposition. That evaluation should be based on experience gained and data collected during the implementation of this Directive, on any available WHO recommendations, and on relevant scientific, analytical, and epidemiological data. In the evaluation, particular attention should be given to the possible necessity to adapt of the ~~list of~~definition of micro- pollutantsproducts to be covered by extended producer responsibility according to the ~~evolution of the range of products placed on the market,the~~ improvement of knowledge on the presence of micro-pollutants in the wastewaters and their impacts on public health and the environment, and data from the new monitoring obligations on micro- pollutants in the inlets and outlets of the urban wastewater treatment plants. _________________ 68 Interinstitutional Agreement between the European Parliament, the Council of the European Union and the European Commission on Better Law-Making (OJ L 123, 12.5.2016, p. 1–14).

Amendment 229 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 38

(38) Pursuant to the Interinstitutional Agreement on Better Law-Making68, the Commission should carry out an evaluation of this Directive within a certain period of time from the date set for its transposition. That evaluation should be based on experience gained and data collected during the implementation of this Directive, on any available WHO recommendations, and on relevant scientific, analytical, and epidemiological data. In the evaluation, particular attention should be given to the possible necessity to adapt of the ~~list of produc~~definition of micro- pollutants to be covered by extended producer responsibility according to the ~~evolution of the range of products placed on the market,the~~ improvement of knowledge on the presence of micro-pollutants in the wastewaters and their impacts on public health and the environment, and data from the new monitoring obligations on micro- pollutants in the inlets and outlets of the urban wastewater treatment plants. _________________ 68 Interinstitutional Agreement between the European Parliament, the Council of the European Union and the European Commission on Better Law-Making (OJ L 123, 12.5.2016, p. 1–14).

Amendment 230 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 39 a (new)

(39a) Some overseas territories face a difficult situation. Three overseas territories are affected by water management: Mayotte, Martinique and Guadeloupe. The real, main problem is the mismanagement of pipes. There are damages along kilometres of the network. In some sectors of Martinique, the leak rate stands at 50 %. Carrying out further works to upgrade the networks and modernising the wastewater treatment infrastructure would bring substantial savings and real health benefits.

Amendment 231 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 41

(41) Since the objectives of this Directive, namely to protect the environment and public health, to progress towards climate neutrality of urban wastewater collection and treatment activities, to improve access to sanitation and to ensure a regular surveillance of parameters relevant to public health, cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States but can rather, by reason of the scale and effects of the action, be better achieved at Union level, the Union may adopt measures, in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 TEU. In accordance with the principle of proportionality as set out in that Article, this Directive does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve those objectives.deleted

Amendment 232 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 41 a (new)

(41a) The Directive is expected to require high investment costs for Member States, in particular in rural areas. European Structural and Investment Funds should be unlocked to mitigate the financial burden that the implementation of the Directive is expected to generate.

Amendment 233 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 42 a (new)

(42a) In order to facilitate the green transition and mitigate the financial efforts that Member States must make to implement the provisions of this Directive, more funds should be freed up and distributed among Member States in line with the level of investment needed to develop and adapt urban wastewater treatment infrastructure, particularly in rural areas, to meet the requirements laid down in this Directive within the time limits set herein.

Amendment 234 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1

This Directive lays down rules on the collection, treatment, and discharge of urban wastewater , to protect the environment and human health while progressively eliminating greenhouse gas emissions and improving the energy balance of urban wastewater collection and treatment activities~~. It also lays down rules on~~ while contributing to the transition towards a circular economy. It also lays down rules for the implementation of the extended producer responsibility, on universal access to sanitation, on transparency of the urban wastewater sector and on the regular surveillance of public health relevant parameters in urban wastewaters .

Amendment 235 #

Michal WIEZIK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Martin HOJSÍK

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1

This Directive lays down rules on the collection, treatment, and discharge of urban wastewater , to protect the environment and human health while progressively eliminating greenhouse gas emissions and improving the energy balance of urban wastewater collection and treatment activities. It also lays down rules on access to sanitation, on transparency of the urban wastewater sector and on the regular surveillance of public health relevant parameters in urban wastewaters . It also introduces requirements for wastewater plants to transition to resource hubs, providing reclaimed water, energy, nutrients, and organic materials.

Amendment 236 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1

This Directive lays down rules on the collection, treatment, and discharge of urban wastewater , to protect the environment and human health while progressively ~~eliminat~~reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving the energy balance of urban wastewater collection and treatment activities. It also lays down rules on access to sanitation, on transparency of the urban wastewater sector and on the regular surveillance of public health relevant parameters in urban wastewaters and through integrated wastewater management planning aims to increase synergies with climate change adaptation and urban ecosystems restoration action.

Amendment 237 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1

This Directive lays down rules on the collection, treatment, and discharge of urban wastewater , to protect the environment ~~and human health~~human and health, in accordance with the One Health approach, while progressively eliminating greenhouse gas emissions and improving the energy balance of urban wastewater collection and treatment activities. It also lays down rules on access to sanitation, on transparency of the urban wastewater sector and on the regular surveillance of public health relevant parameters in urban wastewaters .

Amendment 238 #

Marek Paweł BALT, Mohammed CHAHIM, Günther SIDL, Sara CERDAS, Cyrus ENGERER, Tiemo WÖLKEN, Heléne FRITZON

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1

This Directive lays down rules on the collection, treatment, and discharge of urban wastewater , to protect the environment and h~~uman healt~~ealth in line with the One Health approach while progressively eliminating greenhouse gas emissions and improving the energy balance of urban wastewater collection and treatment activities. It also lays down rules for the implementation of the extended producer responsibility on access to sanitation, on transparency of the urban wastewater sector and on the regular surveillance of public health relevant parameters in urban wastewaters . .

Amendment 239 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1

This Directive lays down rules on the collection, treatment, and discharge of urban wastewater , to protect the environment and human health while progressively ~~eliminat~~reducing greenhouse gas emissions to sustainable levels and improving the energy balance of urban wastewater collection and treatment activities. It also lays down rules on access to sanitation, on transparency of the urban wastewater sector and on the regular surveillance of public health relevant parameters in urban wastewaters .

Amendment 240 #

Danilo Oscar LANCINI, Silvia SARDONE, Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianna GANCIA, Aurélia BEIGNEUX, Gianantonio DA RE

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1

(1) ‘urban wastewater ’ means either of the following: (a) domestic wastewater ,; (b) the mixture of domestic wastewater and non-domestic wastewater or; (c) the mixture of domestic wastewater and urban runoff; (d) the mixture of domestic wastewater, non-domestic wastewater and urban runoff ; ;

Amendment 241 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1

(1) ‘urban wastewater ’ means domestic wastewater ,and the mixture of domestic wastewater ~~and~~with non-domestic wastewater or ~~the mixture of domestic wastewater and~~ urban runoff , or both;

Amendment 242 #

Danilo Oscar LANCINI, Silvia SARDONE, Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianna GANCIA, Aurélia BEIGNEUX, Gianantonio DA RE

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1

(1) ‘urban wastewater ’ means domestic wastewater ,and the mixture of domestic wastewater ~~and~~with non-domestic wastewater or ~~the mixture of domestic wastewater and~~ urban runoff , or both;

Amendment 243 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – introductory part

(3) ‘ non-domestic wastewater ’ means ~~any~~ wastewater which is discharged into collecting systems from premises used for ~~either~~any of the following:

Amendment 244 #

Danilo Oscar LANCINI, Silvia SARDONE, Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianna GANCIA, Aurélia BEIGNEUX, Gianantonio DA RE

(3) ‘ non-domestic wastewater ’ means any wastewater which is discharged ~~into collecting systems~~ from premises used for either of the following:

Amendment 245 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a

(a) the exercise of a trade that produces wastewater with a quality different from the quality of domestic wastewater;

Amendment 246 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a

(a) the exercise of a trade that produces wastewater with a quality different from the quality of domestic wastewater;

Amendment 247 #

Danilo Oscar LANCINI, Silvia SARDONE, Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianna GANCIA, Aurélia BEIGNEUX, Gianantonio DA RE

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b

(b) activities carried out by an institution, with minimum consumption levels established by the Member States, unless the institution carries out an activity harmful to human health and the environment;

Amendment 248 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b

(b) activities carried out by an institution that produces wastewater with a quality different from the quality of domestic wastewater;

Amendment 249 #

Michal WIEZIK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Martin HOJSÍK

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b

(b) activities carried out by an institution that produces wastewater with a quality different from the quality of domestic wastewater;

Amendment 250 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point c

(c) industrial activities, including those subject to the permitting procedure in accordance with Article 4 with permit conditions laid down under Article 15.1 of the Directive (EU).../….[recast IED];

Amendment 251 #

Danilo Oscar LANCINI, Silvia SARDONE, Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianna GANCIA, Aurélia BEIGNEUX, Gianantonio DA RE

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point c a (new)

(ca) ‘discharge’ means the point where urban wastewater or urban runoff is released into a receiving water body or the environment, or into a collecting system;

Amendment 252 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)

(3a) ‘discharge’ means the point where urban wastewater or urban runoff is released into a receiving water body or the environment, or into a collecting system;

Amendment 253 #

Michal WIEZIK, Martin HOJSÍK

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)

(3a) 'load’ means the amount of any pollutant in urban wastewater, expressed in mass unit per time (usually kg per day or year);

Amendment 254 #

Michal WIEZIK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Martin HOJSÍK

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4

(4) 'agglomeration' means an area where the pollution load of urban wastewater is sufficiently concentrated (10 p.e. per hectare or above) for urban wastewater to be collected and conducted to an urban wastewater treatment plant or to a final discharge point, including an area of sufficient p.e. concentration only seasonally;

Amendment 255 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4

(4) 'agglomeration' means an area of permanent or seasonal housing of 50 p.e. per hectare or above and where the pollution load of urban wastewater is sufficiently concentrated ~~(10 p.e. per hectare or above)~~ for urban wastewater to be collected and conducted to an urban wastewater treatment plant or to a final discharge point;

Amendment 256 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4

(4) 'agglomeration' means an area where the pollution load of urban wastewater is sufficiently concentrated (150 p.e. per hectare or above) in the area of permanent housing for urban wastewater to be collected and conducted to an urban wastewater treatment plant or to a final discharge point;

Amendment 257 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4

(4) 'agglomeration' means an area where the pollution load of urban wastewater is sufficiently concentrated (1025 p.e. per hectare or above) for urban wastewater to be collected and conducted to an urban wastewater treatment plant or to a final discharge point;

Amendment 258 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4

(4) '‘agglomeration'’ means an area where the po~~llu~~pulation ~~load of urban wastewater is sufficiently concentrated (10 p.e. per hectare or above)~~and/or economic activities are sufficiently concentrated for urban wastewater to be collected and conducted to an urban wastewater treatment plant or to a ~~final~~ discharge point;

Amendment 259 #

Heléne FRITZON

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4

(4) 'agglomeration' means an area where the pollution load of urban wastewater is sufficiently concentrated (150 p.e. per hectare or above) for urban wastewater to be collected and conducted to an urban wastewater treatment plant or to a final discharge point;

Amendment 260 #

Danilo Oscar LANCINI, Silvia SARDONE, Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianna GANCIA, Aurélia BEIGNEUX, Gianantonio DA RE

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4

(4) 'agglomeration' means an area where the pollution load of urban wastewater is sufficiently concentrated (1(50 p.e. per hectare or above) for urban wastewater to be collected and conducted to an urban wastewater treatment plant or to a final discharge point;

Amendment 261 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4

(4) 'agglomeration' means an area where the po~~llu~~pulation ~~load of urban wastewater is sufficiently concentrated (10 p.e. per hectare or above)~~and/or economic activities are sufficiently concentrated for urban wastewater to be collected and conducted to an urban wastewater treatment plant or to a ~~final~~ discharge point;

Amendment 262 #

Marek Paweł BALT, Mohammed CHAHIM, Sara CERDAS, Cyrus ENGERER

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5

(5) ‘urban runoff’ means rainwater, snow or meltwater from agglomerations collected by combined or separate sewers or by mechanical means;

Amendment 263 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5

(5) ‘urban runoff’ means rainwater, snow or meltwater from agglomerations collected by combined or separate sewers or by mechanical collection of snow from roads and other urban spaces;

Amendment 264 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5

(5) ‘urban runoff’ means rainwater, snow or meltwater from agglomerations collected by combined or separate sewers or by mechanical means;

Amendment 265 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5

(5) ‘urban runoff’ means rainwater, snow or meltwater from agglomerations collected by combined or separate sewers or by mechanical means;

Amendment 266 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)

(5a) "urban runoff discharge" means discharge of urban runoff in receiving waters from separate sewers caused by runoff;

Amendment 267 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6

(6) 'storm water overflow’ means discharge of untreated or partially treated urban wastewater in receiving waters from combined sewers or from urban wastewater treatment plants caused by rainfall;

Amendment 268 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6

(6) 'storm water overflow’ means discharge of untreated or partially treated urban wastewater in receiving waters from combined sewers or from urban wastewater treatment plants caused by rainfall;

Amendment 269 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6

(6) 'storm water overflow’ means discharge of ~~untreated~~ urban wastewater ~~in receiving wat~~from combined sewers or from ~~combined sewer~~urban wastewater treatment plants caused by rainfall;

Amendment 270 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6

(6) 'storm water overflow’ means discharge of untreated urban wastewater in receiving waters from combined sewers caused by excessive rainfall;

Amendment 271 #

Danilo Oscar LANCINI, Silvia SARDONE, Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianna GANCIA, Aurélia BEIGNEUX, Gianantonio DA RE

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6

(6) '‘storm water overflow’ means discharge of ~~untreated~~ urban wastewater ~~in receiving waters~~ from combined sewers caused by rainfall;

Amendment 272 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6

(6) 'storm water overflow’ means discharge of ~~untreated~~ urban wastewater ~~in receiving waters~~ from combined sewers caused by rainfall;

Amendment 273 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 7

(7) ‘collecting system’ means a system of conduits and accessory elements which collects and conducts urban wastewater to a wastewater treatment plant or a discharge point;

Amendment 274 #

Danilo Oscar LANCINI, Silvia SARDONE, Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianna GANCIA, Aurélia BEIGNEUX, Gianantonio DA RE

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8

(8) ‘combined sewer’ means a co~~nduit that~~llecting system designed to collects and conducts urban wastewater from different origins in one conduit;

Amendment 275 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9 a (new)

(9a) ‘urban wastewater treatment plant’ means any collective facility that treats urban wastewater before discharging it into the receiving bodies;

Amendment 276 #

Danilo Oscar LANCINI, Silvia SARDONE, Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianna GANCIA, Aurélia BEIGNEUX, Gianantonio DA RE

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9 a (new)

(9a) ‘urban wastewater treatment plant’ means any collective facility that treats urban wastewater before discharging it into the receiving bodies;

Amendment 277 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9 b (new)

(9b) ‘individual system’ means any system that treats domestic and non- domestic wastewater not entering collecting systems, achieving the same level of environmental protection as secondary or tertiary treatment;

Amendment 278 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9 b (new)

Amendment 279 #

Danilo Oscar LANCINI, Silvia SARDONE, Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianna GANCIA, Aurélia BEIGNEUX, Gianantonio DA RE

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 10

(10) ‘population equivalent’ or ‘(p.e.)’ means the unit ~~expressing~~of load equivalent to the average potential water pollution load caused by one person per day, where 1 p.e. is the organic biodegradable load having a five- day biochemical oxygen demand (BOD5) of 60 g of oxygen per day;

Amendment 280 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 10

Amendment 281 #

Danilo Oscar LANCINI, Silvia SARDONE, Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianna GANCIA, Aurélia BEIGNEUX, Gianantonio DA RE

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 10 a (new)

(10a) ‘primary treatment’ means treatment of urban waste water by a physical and/or chemical process involving settlement of suspended solids, or other processes in which the BOD5 of the incoming waste water is reduced by at least 20 % before discharge and the total suspended solids of the incoming waste water are reduced by at least 50 %;

Amendment 282 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 11

(11) ‘secondary treatment’ means treatment of urban wastewater by a process generally involving biological treatment with a secondary settlement or other process through which requirements established in Table 1 of Annex I are met;

Amendment 283 #

Danilo Oscar LANCINI, Silvia SARDONE, Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianna GANCIA, Aurélia BEIGNEUX, Gianantonio DA RE

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 11

Amendment 284 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 12

(12) 'tertiary treatment' means treatment of urban wastewater by a process which removes nitrogen ~~and~~or phosphorus from the urban wastewaters through which requirements established in Table 2 of Annex I are met;

Amendment 285 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 12

(12) 'tertiary treatment' means treatment of urban wastewater by a process which removes nitrogen ~~and~~or phosphorus from the urban wastewaters, through which requirements established in Table 2 of Annex I are met;

Amendment 286 #

Deirdre CLUNE, Dolors MONTSERRAT, Adam JARUBAS, Marian-Jean MARINESCU, Ljudmila NOVAK, Jessica POLFJÄRD, Massimiliano SALINI, Radan KANEV, Colm MARKEY, Seán KELLY, Pernille WEISS

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 12

(12) 'tertiary treatment' means treatment of urban wastewater by a process which removes nitrogen ~~and~~or phosphorus from the urban wastewaters depending on receiving water conditions;

Amendment 287 #

Danilo Oscar LANCINI, Silvia SARDONE, Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianna GANCIA, Aurélia BEIGNEUX, Gianantonio DA RE

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 13

(13) ‘quaternary treatment’ means treatment of urban wastewater ~~by a process which removes a broad spectrum of micro-polluta~~, applied when needed after tertiary treatment, by a process which removes micro-pollutants that pose risk to human health or environments from the urban wastewaters;

Amendment 288 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 13

(13) ‘quaternary treatment’ means treatment of urban wastewater ~~by a process which removes a broad spectrum of micro-polluta~~applied when needed after tertiary treatment, by a process which removes micro-pollutants that pose risk to human health or environments from the urban wastewaters;

Amendment 289 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 13

(13) ‘quaternary treatment’ means treatment of urban wastewater by a process which removes a broad spectrum of micro- pollutants from the urban wastewaters, through which requirements established in Table 3 of Annex I are met;

Amendment 290 #

Danilo Oscar LANCINI, Silvia SARDONE, Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianna GANCIA, Aurélia BEIGNEUX, Gianantonio DA RE

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 13 a (new)

(13a) ‘equivalent treatment’ means treatment of urban wastewater by any process that ensures the same level of environmental protection in receiving water bodies as secondary, tertiary or quaternary treatments, allowing these water bodies to meet relevant quality objectives and other relevant provisions of this and other European Directives;

Amendment 291 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 13 a (new)

Amendment 292 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 13 a (new)

(13a) ‘energy neutrality’ means that the urban wastewater treatment-sector fully covers its demand of electrical energy by electrical energy produced on-site or in an external energy production system and that does not use primary energy sources;

Amendment 293 #

Danilo Oscar LANCINI, Silvia SARDONE, Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianna GANCIA, Aurélia BEIGNEUX, Gianantonio DA RE

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 14

(14) ‘sludge’' means ~~any solid, semisolid, or liquid waste resulting from the treatment of urban wastewater ;~~ : (a) residual sludge from sewage plants treating domestic or urban wastewaters and from other sewage plants treating wastewaters of a composition similar to domestic and urban wastewaters; (b) residual sludge from septic tanks and other similar installations for the treatment of sewage; (c) residual sludge from sewage plants other than those referred to in (a) and (b);

Amendment 294 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 14

(14) ‘sludge’ means any solid, semisolid, or liquid ~~waste~~stream mainly made of organic material resulting from the treatment of urban wastewater ;

Amendment 295 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 14

(14) ‘sludge’ means any ~~solid,~~ semisolid, or liquid ~~waste~~stream mainly made of organic material resulting from the treatment of urban wastewater ;

Amendment 296 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 14 a (new)

(14a) "treated sludge" means sludge which has undergone biological, chemical or heat treatment, long-term storage or any other appropriate process to significantly reduce its fermentability and the health hazard resulting from its use;

Amendment 297 #

Danilo Oscar LANCINI, Silvia SARDONE, Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianna GANCIA, Aurélia BEIGNEUX, Gianantonio DA RE

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 14 a (new)

(14a) ‘treated sludge’ means sludge which has undergone biological, chemical or heat treatment, long-term storage or any other appropriate process so as significantly to reduce its fermentability and the health hazards resulting from its use;

Amendment 298 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 14 a (new)

(14a) "treated sludge" means sludge that has undergone treatment to enable it to be recycled or recovered;

Amendment 299 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 14 a (new)

(14a) ‘treated sludge’ means sludge that has undergone treatment to enable it to be recycled or recovered;

Amendment 300 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 15 a (new)

(15a) "lagooning" means a natural waste water treatment technique that consists in the accumulation of wastewater in ponds or basins, known as biological or stabilization ponds, where a series of biological, biochemical and physical processes take place.

Amendment 301 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 16

(16) ‘micro-pollutant’ means a substance, including its breakdown products, that is ~~usually~~ present in the environment and urban wastewaters in concentrations usually below milligrams per litre and which can be considered hazardous to ~~human~~ health orand the environment in line with the One Health approach based on ~~any of~~ the criteria set out in Parts 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.9, 3.11 and Part 4 of Annex I to Regulation EC69; ~~_________________~~ Exception shall apply to the substances that fill under above criteria if they are readily biodegradable according to Part 4.1.2.9.5 of Annex I to Regulation EC1a. _________________ 1a Regulation EC 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (OJ L 353 31.12.2008, p 1). 69 Regulation EC 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (OJ L 353 31.12.2008, p 1).

Amendment 302 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 16

(16) ‘micro-pollutant’ means an organic substance, including its breakdown products, that is ~~usually~~not inherently and ultimately, or readily biodegradable and present in the environment and urban wastewaters effluents in concentrations below milligrams per litre and which can be considered hazardous to human health or the environment based on ~~any of the~~relevant criteria set out in Parts 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.9, 3.11, and Part 4 of Annex I to Regulation EC69; ~~_________________~~ Substances fulfilling any of the above criteria are not considered as micropollutants if they are readily biodegradable according to Part 4.1.2.9.5 of Annex I to Regulation EC1a. _________________ 1a Regulation EC 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (OJ L 353 31.12.2008, p 1). 69 Regulation EC 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (OJ L 353 31.12.2008, p 1).

Amendment 303 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 16

(16) ‘micro-pollutant’ means a substance, including its breakdown products, that is usually present in the environment and urban wastewaters in concentrations below milligrams per litre and which can be considered hazardous to human health or the environment based on any of the criteria set out in Part 3 and Part 4 of Annex I to Regulation EC69; Substances fulfilling any of the above criteria are not considered as micropollutants if they are readily biodegradable according to Part 4.1.2.9.5 of Annex I to Regulation EC. _________________ 69 Regulation EC 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (OJ L 353 31.12.2008, p 1).

Amendment 304 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 16

(16) ‘micro-pollutant’ means a substance as defined by Regulation EC/1907/2006, including its breakdown products, that is usually present in the environment and urban wastewaters in concentrations below milligrams per litre ~~and~~, which at this concentration can be considered hazardous to human health or the environment based on any of the criteria set out in Part 3 and Part 4 of Annex I to Regulation EC69and that cannot be removed by primary, secondary or tertiary treatment; _________________ 69 Regulation EC 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (OJ L 353 31.12.2008, p 1).

Amendment 305 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 16

(16) ‘micro-pollutant’ means a substance, including its breakdown products, that is ~~usually~~ present in the environment and urban wastewaters in concentrations below milligrams per litre and which can be considered hazardous to human health or the environment based on any of the criteria set out in Part 3 and Part 4 of Annex I to Regulation EC69; _________________ 69 Regulation EC 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (OJ L 353 31.12.2008, p 1).at a concentration threshold below milligrams per litre. The list of substances considered under this definition is included in Annex III of this Directive;

Amendment 306 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 16

(16) ‘micro-pollutant’ means a substance, including its breakdown products, that is usually present in the environment and urban wastewaters in concentrations below milligrams per litre and which can be considered hazardous to human health or the environment based on any of the criteria set out in Part 3 and Part 4 of Annex I to Regulation EC69; based on the precautionary principle; _________________ 69 Regulation EC 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (OJ L 353 31.12.2008, p 1).

Amendment 307 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 16

Amendment 308 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 16

(16) ‘micro-pollutant’ means a substance, including its breakdown products, that is usually present in the environment and urban wastewaters in concentrations ~~below milli~~of micrograms per litre, or below, and which can be considered hazardous to human health or the environment based on any of the criteria set out in Part 3 and Part 4 of Annex I to Regulation EC69; _________________ 69 Regulation EC 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (OJ L 353 31.12.2008, p 1).

Amendment 309 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 16

(16) ‘micro-pollutant’ means a substance, including its breakdown products such as nanoplastics, that is ~~usually~~ present in the environment and urban wastewaters in concentrations below milligrams per litre and which ~~can~~shall be considered hazardous to human health or the environment based on any of the criteria set out in Part 3 and Part 4 of Annex I to Regulation EC69; _________________ 69 Regulation EC 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (OJ L 353 31.12.2008, p 1).

Amendment 310 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 16

Amendment 311 #

Danilo Oscar LANCINI, Silvia SARDONE, Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianna GANCIA, Aurélia BEIGNEUX, Gianantonio DA RE

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 16

Amendment 312 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 16

(16) ‘micro-pollutant’ means a substance, ~~including its breakdown products, that is usually~~that is present in the environment and urban wastewaters in concentrations below milligrams per litre and which can be considered hazardous to human health or the environment based on any of the criteria set out in Part 3 and Part 4 of Annex I to Regulation EC69; _________________ 69 Regulation EC 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (OJ L 353 31.12.2008, p 1)at this concentration. The list of substances to be considered under this definition is included in Annex III.

Amendment 313 #

(16) ‘micro-pollutant’ means a substance, including its breakdown products, that is usually present in the environment and urban wastewaters in concentrations below milligrams per litre and which ~~can be~~is considered hazardous to human health or the environment based on any of the criteria set out in Part 3 and Part 4 of Annex I to Regulation EC69; _________________ 69 Regulation EC 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (OJ L 353 31.12.2008, p 1).

Amendment 314 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 16

Amendment 315 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 18

(18) ‘producer’ means any manufacturer, importer or distributor that on a professional basis places products ~~on the market of a Member State~~, which at the end of their life are ending into the urban wastewater, on the Union market, including by means of distance contracts as defined in Article 2(7) of Directive 2011/83/EU ~~means~~;

Amendment 316 #

Danilo Oscar LANCINI, Silvia SARDONE, Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianna GANCIA, Aurélia BEIGNEUX, Gianantonio DA RE

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 18

Amendment 317 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 18

Amendment 318 #

Marek Paweł BALT, Mohammed CHAHIM, Sara CERDAS, Tiemo WÖLKEN

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 18

(18) ‘producer’ means any manufacturer, importer or distributor that on a professional basis places products on the market of ~~a Member State~~the European Union, including by means of distance contracts as defined in Article 2(7) of Directive 2011/83/EU means;

Amendment 319 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 19

(19) 'Producer Responsibility Organisation’ means an organisation established ~~collectively~~under the supervision of Member States competent authorities with support by producers for the purpose of fulfilling their obligations under Article 9;

Amendment 320 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 19

(19) 'Producer Responsibility Organisation’ means an organisation established ~~collectively by~~under the supervision of Member States competent authorities with support of producers for the purpose of fulfilling their obligations under Article 9;

Amendment 321 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 19

Amendment 322 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 19

Amendment 323 #

Pascal CANFIN, Véronique TRILLET-LENOIR, Max ORVILLE

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 19

(19) '‘Producer Responsibility Organisation’ means an organisation established collectively by producers and controlled by the responsible public body for the purpose of fulfilling their obligations under Article 9;

Amendment 324 #

(19) 'Producer Responsibility Organisation’ means an organisation established ~~collectively by producers for the purpose of~~to enable producers to fulfil~~ling~~ their obligations under Article 9;

Amendment 325 #

Marek Paweł BALT, Mohammed CHAHIM, Günther SIDL, Sara CERDAS, Cyrus ENGERER, Tiemo WÖLKEN, Heléne FRITZON

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 19 a (new)

(19a) ‘polluter pays principle’ means a principle according to which polluters should bear the costs of their pollution or environmental damage, including the cost of measures taken to prevent, control and remedy pollution, as well as the costs the polluters impose on society;

Amendment 326 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 19 a (new)

(19a) ‘Eco-participation’, also called eco-contribution, means the contribution of the buyer of a new equipment to the financing of the extension of its lifecycle and its elimination. This eco-contribution is paid in its entirety by the producers to the eco-organizations;

Amendment 327 #

Danilo Oscar LANCINI, Silvia SARDONE, Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianna GANCIA, Aurélia BEIGNEUX, Gianantonio DA RE

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 19 a (new)

(19a) `energy audit` means energy audit as defined in Article 2(25) of Directive 2012/27/EU;

Amendment 328 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 19 a (new)

(19a) `energy audit` means energy audit as defined in Article 2(25) of Directive 2012/27/EU;

Amendment 329 #

Danilo Oscar LANCINI, Silvia SARDONE, Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianna GANCIA, Aurélia BEIGNEUX, Gianantonio DA RE

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 19 b (new)

(19b) ‘hazard’ means a biological, chemical, physical or radiological agent in wastewater, or another aspect of the condition of the urban wastewater discharge, with the potential to cause harm to human health or the environment;

Amendment 330 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 19 b (new)

Amendment 331 #

Danilo Oscar LANCINI, Silvia SARDONE, Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianna GANCIA, Aurélia BEIGNEUX, Gianantonio DA RE

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 19 c (new)

(19c) ‘hazardous event’ means an event that introduces hazards into, or fails to remove them from, urban wastewater;

Amendment 332 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 19 c (new)

(19c) ‘hazardous event’ means an event that introduces hazards into, or fails to remove them from, urban wastewater;

Amendment 333 #

Danilo Oscar LANCINI, Silvia SARDONE, Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianna GANCIA, Aurélia BEIGNEUX, Gianantonio DA RE

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 19 d (new)

(19d) ‘risk’ means a combination of the likelihood of a hazardous event and the severity of the consequences if the hazard and hazardous event occur due to the urban wastewater discharge;

Amendment 334 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 19 d (new)

(19d) ‘risk’ means a combination of the likelihood of a hazardous event and the severity of the consequences if the hazard and hazardous event occur due to the urban wastewater discharge;

Amendment 335 #

Danilo Oscar LANCINI, Silvia SARDONE, Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianna GANCIA, Aurélia BEIGNEUX, Gianantonio DA RE

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 19 e (new)

(19e) `risk assessment’ means risk assessment as defined in Article 2(7) of the Directive (EU) 2022/2557

Amendment 336 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 19 e (new)

(19e) `risk assessment’ means risk assessment as defined in Article 2(7) of the Directive (EU) 2022/2557

Amendment 337 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 20

(20) ‘sanitation’ means facilities and services for the safe, hygienic, secure, and socially and culturally acceptable disposal of human urine, and faeces, and ~~menstrual blood~~for the changing of menstrual products that provides privacy and ensures dignity;

Amendment 338 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 20

(20) ‘sanitation’ means facilities ~~and services~~ for the safe disposal of human urine, faeces, and menstrual blood;

Amendment 339 #

Marek Paweł BALT, Mohammed CHAHIM, Günther SIDL, Sara CERDAS, Cyrus ENGERER, Tiemo WÖLKEN, Heléne FRITZON

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 21 a (new)

(21a) ‘One Health Approach’ means an integrated, unifying approach that aims to sustainably balance and optimise the health of people, animals, plants and ecosystems. It recognises that the health of humans, domestic and wild animals, plants, and the wider environment including ecosystems are closely interlinked and inter-dependent;

Amendment 340 #

Marek Paweł BALT, Mohammed CHAHIM, Günther SIDL, Sara CERDAS, Cyrus ENGERER, Tiemo WÖLKEN, Heléne FRITZON

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 22

(22) ‘public concerned’ means the public affected or likely to be affected by, or having an interest in, the decision- making procedures for the implementation of the obligations laid down in this Directive, including non-governmental organisations promoting the protection of h~~uman healt~~ealth in line with the One Health approach or the environment;

Amendment 341 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 22

(22) ‘public concerned’ means the public affected or likely to be affected by, or having an interest in, the decision- making procedures ~~for~~relating to the implementation of the obligations laid down in this Directive, including non- governmental organisations promoting the protection of human health or the environment;

Amendment 342 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 22

Amendment 343 #

Pascal CANFIN, Véronique TRILLET-LENOIR, Max ORVILLE

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 23

(23) ‘plastic biomedia’ means any plastic support used for the development of ~~the~~ bacteria, including but not limited to biocarriers, biobeads, polystyrene beads, that are needed for the treatment of ~~urban~~ wastewaters;.

Amendment 344 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 23

(23) ‘plastic biomedia’ means any plastic support used for the development of the bacteria, including but not limited to biocarriers, biobeads and polystyrene beads, needed for the treatment of urban wastewaters;

Amendment 345 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 23

(23) ‘plastic biomedia’ means any plastic support used for the development of the bacteria, including but not limited to biocarriers, biobeads and polystyrene beads needed for the treatment of urban wastewaters;

Amendment 346 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 23

(23) ‘plastic biomedia’ means any plastic support used for the development of the bacteria, including biocarriers, biobeads, polystyrene beads, that are needed for the treatment of urban wastewaters;

Amendment 347 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 23

(23) ‘plastic biomedia’ means any type of plastic support used for the development of the bacteria needed for the treatment of urban wastewaters;

Amendment 348 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 23

(23) ‘plastic biomedia’ means any plastic support used for the development of the bacteria needed for the treatment of urban wastewaters;

Amendment 349 #

Danilo Oscar LANCINI, Silvia SARDONE, Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianna GANCIA, Aurélia BEIGNEUX, Gianantonio DA RE

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 24

(24) ‘placing on the market’ means the first making available of a product on the Union market ~~of a Member State~~.

Amendment 350 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 24

(24) ‘placing on the market’ means the first making available of a product on the Union market ~~of a Member State~~.

Amendment 351 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 24

(24) ‘placing on the market’ means the first making available of a product on the Union market ~~of a Member State~~.

Amendment 352 #

Marek Paweł BALT, Mohammed CHAHIM, Günther SIDL, Sara CERDAS, Tiemo WÖLKEN, Heléne FRITZON

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 24 a (new)

(24a) ‘direct greenhouse gas emission’ means emission that occurs from sources that are owned or controlled by the urban wastewater treatment plant and collecting systems and include process gas emission such as nitrous oxide and methane.

Amendment 353 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 24 a (new)

(24a) 'direct greenhouse gas emissions’ means emissions that occur from sources that are owned or controlled by the urban wastewater treatment plant and collecting systems and include process gas emission such as nitrous oxide and methane.

Amendment 354 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 24 a (new)

Amendment 355 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 24 a (new)

Amendment 356 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 24 a (new)

(24a) 'direct greenhouse gas emission' means the release of gases such as nitrous oxide and methane from sources that are either owned or controlled by urban wastewater treatment plants and collecting systems.

Amendment 357 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 24 b (new)

(24b) 'indirect greenhouse gas emission' means the release of gases resulting from the production of purchased electricity that is imported into the urban wastewater treatment plant and collection systems, as well as from their operation.

Amendment 358 #

Marek Paweł BALT, Mohammed CHAHIM, Günther SIDL, Sara CERDAS, Tiemo WÖLKEN, Heléne FRITZON

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 24 b (new)

(24b) `indirect greenhouse gas emission´ means emission from the generation of purchased electricity brought into the urban wastewater treatment plant and collection systems and its operation.

Amendment 359 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 24 b (new)

(24b) `indirect greenhouse gas emissions´ means emissions from the generation of purchased electricity consumed by the urban wastewater treatment plant and collection systems and its operation.

Amendment 360 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 24 b (new)

(24b) `indirect greenhouse gas emission´ means emission from the generation of purchased electricity brought into the urban wastewater treatment plant and collection systems and its operation.

Amendment 361 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 24 b (new)

(24b) `indirect greenhouse gas emission´ means emission from the generation of purchased electricity brought into the urban wastewater treatment plant and collection systems and its operation.

Amendment 362 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 a (new)

The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 27 to update the definition of micro-pollutants to technical and scientific progress.

Amendment 363 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 a (new)

The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 27 to update the definition of micro-pollutants to technical and scientific progress.

Amendment 364 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

1. Member States shall ensure that all agglomerations with a p.e. of 21 000 and above comply with the following requirements:

Amendment 365 #

Michal WIEZIK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Martin HOJSÍK

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)

(aa) newly build urban areas are connected to separate sewers;

Amendment 366 #

Deirdre CLUNE, Dolors MONTSERRAT, Adam JARUBAS, Marian-Jean MARINESCU, Ljudmila NOVAK, Jessica POLFJÄRD, Massimiliano SALINI, Radan KANEV, Colm MARKEY, Seán KELLY, Christophe HANSEN, Pernille WEISS

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b

(b) all their sources of domestic wastewater are connected to the collecting system whereby the connections will provide an environmental benefit.

Amendment 367 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b

(b) all their sources of ~~domestic~~urban wastewater are connected to the collecting system.

Amendment 368 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b

(b) all their sources of ~~domestic~~urban wastewater are connected to the collecting system.

Amendment 369 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2

2. By 31 December 2030, Member States shall ensure that all agglomerations with a p.e. of between 1 000 and 2 000 comply with the following requirements: (a) they are provided with collecting systems; (b) all their sources of domestic wastewater are connected to the collecting system.deleted

Amendment 370 #

Marek Paweł BALT, Sara CERDAS, Cyrus ENGERER

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

2. By 31 December 2030, and without restrictions for the agglomerations that request derogations, Member States shall ensure that all agglomerations with a p.e. of between 1 000 and 2 000 comply with the following requirements:

Amendment 371 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

2. By 31 December 2030, Member States shall ensure that all agglomerations with a p.e. of between 1 000 and 2 000 comply with the following requirements with compliance rate of at least 80%:

Amendment 372 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

2. By 31 December 2030, Member States shall ensure that ~~all~~ agglomerations with a p.e. of between 1 000 and 2 000, and where risks have been identified pursuant to Article 18(1), comply with the following requirements:

Amendment 373 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

2. By 31 December 20307, Member States shall ensure that all agglomerations with a p.e. of between 1 0500 and 2 000 comply with the following requirements:

Amendment 374 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

2. By 31 December 2030, Member States shall ensure that all agglomerations with a p.e. of between ~~1 0~~500 and 21 000 comply with the following requirements:

Amendment 375 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

2. By 31 December 2030, Member States shall ensure that all agglomerations with a p.e. ~~of between 1 000 and~~above 2 000 comply with the following requirements:

Amendment 376 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a

~~(a) they are provided with collecting systems;~~deleted

Amendment 377 #

Michal WIEZIK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Martin HOJSÍK

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b

~~(b) all their sources of domestic wastewater are connected to the collecting system.~~deleted

Amendment 378 #

Deirdre CLUNE, Dolors MONTSERRAT, Adam JARUBAS, Marian-Jean MARINESCU, Ljudmila NOVAK, Jessica POLFJÄRD, Massimiliano SALINI, Radan KANEV, Colm MARKEY, Seán KELLY, Christophe HANSEN, Pernille WEISS

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) all their sources of domestic wastewater are connected to the collecting system whereby the connections will provide an environmental benefit.

Amendment 379 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) all their sources of ~~domestic~~urban wastewater are connected to the collecting system.

Amendment 380 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) all their sources of ~~domestic~~urban wastewater are connected to the collecting system.

Amendment 381 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2 a (new)

2a. By way of derogation of paragraphs 1 and 2, exceptions shall be provided to agglomerations where a clear trend of population decrease is shown, evidencing that population will not meet the thresholds of 1000 and 2000 by 2030.

Amendment 382 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 3

~~3. Collecting systems shall fulfil the requirements of Part A of Annex I.~~deleted

Amendment 383 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 3 a (new)

3a. Member States shall take measures to ensure that competent authorities carry out an assessment of the wastewater leakage levels and associated emissions on their territory and of the potential for improvements in wastewater leakage reduction. That assessment shall take into account relevant public health, environmental, technical and economic aspects. Member States shall adopt, by 31 December 2030, national targets to reduce the leakage levels of wastewater in their territory by 31 December 2035. Member States may provide meaningful incentives to ensure that sewage operators in their territory meet the national targets.

Amendment 384 #

Marek Paweł BALT, Mohammed CHAHIM, Sara CERDAS, Cyrus ENGERER

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1

1. By way of derogation from Article 3, where exceptionally the establishment of a collecting system is not justified either because it would produce no environmental benefit as defined by standards and methodologies under the Water Framework Directive or because it would involve excessive cost, Member States shall ensure that individual systems for the treatment of urban wastewaters (‘individual systems’) or other appropriate systems which achieve the same level of human health and environmental protection are used.

Amendment 385 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1

1. By way of derogation from Article 3, where exceptionally the establishment of a collecting system or connection to a collecting system is not justified either because it would produce no environmental benefit or because it would involve excessive cost, Member States shall ensure that individual systems for the treatment of urban wastewaters (‘individual systems’) or other appropriate systems which achieve the same level of environmental protection are used.

Amendment 386 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1

1. By way of derogation from Article 3, where ~~exceptionally~~ the establishment of a collecting system is not justified either because it would produce no environmental benefit or because it would involve excessive cost, Member States shall ensure that individual systems for the treatment of urban wastewaters (‘individual systems’) are used.

Amendment 387 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1

Member States shall ensure that the individual systems referenced in paragraph 1 are designed, operated and maintained in a manner that ensures a~~t least the same level of treatment as the secondary and tertiary treatments referred to in Articles 6 and 7~~ high and appropiate treatment.

Amendment 388 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1

Member States shall ensure that individual systems are designed, operated and maintained in a manner that ensures at least the same level of ~~treatment~~environmental protection as the secondary and tertiary treatments referred to in Articles 6 and 7.

Amendment 389 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1

Member States shall ensure that individual systems are designed, operated and maintained in a manner that ensures a~~t least the sam~~n appropriate level of treatment ~~as the secondary and tertiary treatments referred to in Articles 6 and 7~~.

Amendment 390 #

Deirdre CLUNE, Dolors MONTSERRAT, Adam JARUBAS, Marian-Jean MARINESCU, Ljudmila NOVAK, Jessica POLFJÄRD, Radan KANEV, Colm MARKEY, Seán KELLY, Christophe HANSEN, Stelios KYMPOUROPOULOS

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1

Member States shall ensure that individual systems are designed, operated and maintained in a manner that ensures ~~at least~~ the same level of treatment as the secondary and tertiary treatments referred to in Articles 6 and 7 or the standards set under 2000/60/EC.

Amendment 391 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1

Amendment 392 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2

Member States shall ensure that agglomerations where individual systems are used are registered in a public registry and that regular inspections of those systems are carried out by the ~~appropriate~~competent authority.

Amendment 393 #

Danilo Oscar LANCINI, Silvia SARDONE, Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianna GANCIA, Aurélia BEIGNEUX, Gianantonio DA RE

Member States shall ensure that ~~agglomerations where~~ individual systems are ~~used are~~ registered in a public registry and that regular inspections of those systems are carried out by the appropriate authority at least every 3 years .

Amendment 394 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2

Member States shall ensure that ~~agglomerations where~~ individual systems ~~are used~~in agglomerations are registered in a public registry and that regular inspections of those systems are carried out by the ~~appropriate~~competent authority.

Amendment 395 #

Christian DOLESCHAL, Christine SCHNEIDER, Jens GIESEKE, Norbert LINS, Angelika NIEBLER, Sabine VERHEYEN

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 3

~~3. The Commission is empowered to adopt~~ delegated acts in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 27 to supplement this Directive by establishing minimum requirements on the design, operation, and maintenance of individual systems and by specifying the requirements for the regular inspections referred to in paragraph 2, second subparagraph.

Amendment 396 #

Danilo Oscar LANCINI, Silvia SARDONE, Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianna GANCIA, Aurélia BEIGNEUX, Gianantonio DA RE

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 3

Amendment 397 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 3

3. ~~The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 27 to supplement this Directive by~~Member states shall establish~~ing~~ minimum requirements on the design, operation, and maintenance of individual systems and ~~by specifying~~shall establish the requirements for the regular inspections referred to in paragraph 2, second subparagraph. The Commission shall provide guidance on the abovementioned minimum requirements on the design, operation, and maintenance of individual systems across Europe.

Amendment 398 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 3

3. ~~The Commission is empowered to~~Within 24 months after [the date of entry into force of the Directive] the Commission shall adopt delegated acts in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 27 to supplement this Directive by establishing minimum requirements on the design, operation, and maintenance of individual systems and by specifying the requirements for the regular inspections referred to in paragraph 2, second subparagraph.

Amendment 399 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 3

3. ~~The Commission is empowered to~~By [2 years after the entry into force of this Directive], the Commission shall adopt delegated acts in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 27 to supplement this Directive by establishing minimum requirements on the design, operation, and maintenance of individual systems and by specifying the requirements for the regular inspections referred to in paragraph 2, second subparagraph.

Amendment 400 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 3

3. ~~The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 27 to supplement this Directive by~~Member States shall establish~~ing~~ minimum requirements on the design, operation, and maintenance of individual systems and ~~by specifying~~shall establish the requirements for the regular inspections referred to in paragraph 2, second subparagraph. The Commission shall provide guidance on the abovementioned minimum requirements on the design, operation, and maintenance of individual systems across Europe.

Amendment 401 #

Deirdre CLUNE, Dolors MONTSERRAT, Adam JARUBAS, Marian-Jean MARINESCU, Ljudmila NOVAK, Jessica POLFJÄRD, Massimiliano SALINI, Radan KANEV, Colm MARKEY, Seán KELLY, Stelios KYMPOUROPOULOS, Pernille WEISS

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 4 – introductory part

4. Member States that use individual systems to treat more than 2 % of the urban wastewater load from agglomerations of 2 000 p.e. and above shall provide the Commission with a detailed justification for the use of individual systems in each of the agglomerations, where there is a risk to the environment or human health from the use of the individual systems in the agglomerations. That justification shall:

Amendment 402 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 4 – introductory part

4. Member States ~~that use~~in which individual systems to treat more than 2 % of the urban wastewater load from agglomerations of 2 000 p.e. and above are used shall provide the Commission with a detailed justification for the use of individual systems in each of the agglomerations. That justification shall:

Amendment 403 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 4.º – paragraph 4 – introductory part

4. Member States that use individual systems to treat more than 2 % of the urban wastewater load from agglomerations of 21 000 p.e. and above shall provide the Commission with a detailed justification for the use of individual systems in each of the agglomerations. That justification shall:

Amendment 404 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 4 – introductory part

4. Member States that use individual systems to treat more than 2 % of the urban wastewater load from agglomerations of ~~2 0~~500 p.e. and above shall provide the Commission with a detailed justification for the use of individual systems in each of the agglomerations. That justification shall:

Amendment 405 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 4 – introductory part

4. Member States that use individual systems to treat more than 2 % of the urban wastewater load from agglomerations of 2 000 p.e. and above shall provide the Commission with a detailed justification for the use of individual systems ~~in each of the agglomerations~~. That justification shall:

Amendment 406 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 4 – point a a (new)

(aa) demonstrate that the use of individual systems does not risk to prevent the fulfilment of the environmental objectives set out in Directive 2000/60/EC, Directive 2008/56/EC, (EU) 2020/2184, Directive 2006/7/EC nor 2008/105/EC.

Amendment 407 #

Deirdre CLUNE, Dolors MONTSERRAT, Adam JARUBAS, Marian-Jean MARINESCU, Ljudmila NOVAK, Jessica POLFJÄRD, Massimiliano SALINI, Radan KANEV, Colm MARKEY, Seán KELLY, Christophe HANSEN, Pernille WEISS

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 4 – point c

~~(c) demonstrate compliance with the minimum requirements referred to in paragraph 3 where the Commission has exercised its delegated power under that paragraph.~~deleted

Amendment 408 #

Danilo Oscar LANCINI, Silvia SARDONE, Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianna GANCIA, Aurélia BEIGNEUX, Gianantonio DA RE

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 4 – point c

~~(c) demonstrate compliance with the minimum requirements referred to in paragraph 3 where the Commission has exercised its delegated power under that paragraph.~~deleted

Amendment 409 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 4 – point c

~~(c) demonstrate compliance with the minimum requirements referred to in paragraph 3 where the Commission has exercised its delegated power under that paragraph.~~deleted

Amendment 410 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 4 – point c a (new)

(ca) demonstrate compliance with the environmental objectives of Directive 2000/60/EC.

Amendment 411 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 5 a (new)

5a. The Commission shall provide guidance on the minimum requirements mentioned above on the design, operation, and maintenance of individual systems across the EU.

Amendment 412 #

Michal WIEZIK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Martin HOJSÍK

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1

1. By 31 December 2030, with possible derogations where appropriate, Member States shall ensure that an integrated urban wastewater management plan is established for agglomerations of 100 000 p.e. and above.

Amendment 413 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1

1. By 31 December 2030, Member States shall ensure that an integrated urban wastewater management plan is established, and at least in part implemented, for agglomerations of 100 000 p.e. and above.

Amendment 414 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1

1. By 31 December 20307, Member States shall ensure that an integrated urban wastewater management plan is established for agglomerations of 100 000 p.e. and above.

Amendment 415 #

Christian DOLESCHAL, Sabine VERHEYEN, Angelika NIEBLER, Norbert LINS, Jens GIESEKE, Christine SCHNEIDER

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1

1. By 31 December 20305, Member States shall ensure that an integrated urban wastewater management plan is established for agglomerations of 100 000 p.e. and above.

Amendment 416 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1

1. By 31 December 203027, Member States shall ensure that an integrated urban wastewater management plan is established for agglomerations of 1050 000 p.e. and above.

Amendment 417 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part

By 31 December 20325, Member States shall e~~stablish a list of~~nsure that an integrated urban wastewater management plan is established for agglomerations of between 10 000 p.e. and 100 000 p.e., unless where, considering historic data and state- of-the- art climate projections, ~~one or mor~~including seasonal variations, none of the following conditions apply:

Amendment 418 #

Danilo Oscar LANCINI, Silvia SARDONE, Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianna GANCIA, Aurélia BEIGNEUX, Gianantonio DA RE

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part

By 31 December 2025, Member States shall establish a list of agglomerations of between 10 000 p.e. and 100 000 p.e. where, considering historic data and state- of-the-art climate projections, including seasonal variations, one or more of the following conditions apply:

Amendment 419 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part

By 31 December 202530, Member States shall establish a list of agglomerations of between 10 000 p.e. and 100 000 p.e. where, considering historic data and state- of-the-art climate projections, one or more of the following conditions apply:

Amendment 420 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part

By 31 December 20325, Member States shall establish a list of agglomerations of between 10 000 p.e. and 100 000 p.e. where, considering historic data and state- of-the-art climate projections, one or more of the following conditions apply:

Amendment 421 #

Christian DOLESCHAL, Christine SCHNEIDER, Jens GIESEKE, Norbert LINS, Angelika NIEBLER, Sabine VERHEYEN

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part

By 31 December 20235, Member States shall establish a list of agglomerations of between 10 000 p.e. and 100 000 p.e. where, considering historic data and state- of-the-art climate projections, one or more of the following conditions apply:

Amendment 422 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part

By 31 December 2025, Member States shall establish a list of agglomerations of between 105 000 p.e. and 1050 000 p.e. where, considering historic data and state- of-the- art climate projections, one or more of the following conditions apply:

Amendment 423 #

Marek Paweł BALT, Mohammed CHAHIM, Günther SIDL, Sara CERDAS, Cyrus ENGERER, Tiemo WÖLKEN, Heléne FRITZON

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a

(a) storm water overflow or urban runoff poses a risk to the environment or h~~uman healt~~ealth in line with the One Health approach;

Amendment 424 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a

(a) storm water overflow or urban runoff poses a risk to the environment or human or animal health;

Amendment 425 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b

~~(b) storm water overflow represents more than 1 % of the annual collected urban wastewater load, calculated in dry weather conditions;~~deleted

Amendment 426 #

Deirdre CLUNE, Dolors MONTSERRAT, Adam JARUBAS, Marian-Jean MARINESCU, Ljudmila NOVAK, Jessica POLFJÄRD, Massimiliano SALINI, Radan KANEV, Colm MARKEY, Seán KELLY, Christophe HANSEN

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b

~~(b) storm water overflow represents more than 1 % of the annual collected urban wastewater load, calculated in dry weather conditions;~~deleted

Amendment 427 #

Christian DOLESCHAL, Christine SCHNEIDER, Jens GIESEKE, Norbert LINS, Angelika NIEBLER, Sabine VERHEYEN

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b

~~(b) storm water overflow represents more than 1 % of the annual collected urban wastewater load, calculated in dry weather conditions;~~deleted

Amendment 428 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b

~~(b) storm water overflow represents more than 1 % of the annual collected urban wastewater load, calculated in dry weather conditions;~~deleted

Amendment 429 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b

(b) for a fictitious parameter that is present in urban wastewater but not in rainwater or urban runoff, storm water overflow represents more than 1 2% of the annual collected urban wastewater load, calculated in dry weather conditions;

Amendment 430 #

Marek Paweł BALT, Mohammed CHAHIM, Sara CERDAS, Tiemo WÖLKEN

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b

(b) storm water overflow represents more than 1 % of the annual collected urban wastewater load in regards to the chemical oxygen demand (COD), calculated ion dry weather ~~conditions~~flow;

Amendment 431 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b

(b) storm water overflow represents more than 1 % of the annual collected urban wastewater load in regards to the chemical oxygen demand (COD), calculated in dry weather conditions;

Amendment 432 #

Michal WIEZIK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Martin HOJSÍK

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c – introductory part

Amendment 433 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c – point i

(i) the requirements established under Article 58 of Directive (EU) 2020/2184;

Amendment 434 #

Anja HAZEKAMP, Nikolaj VILLUMSEN

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c – point iv a (new)

(iva) the requirements set out in Article 1 of Directive 2008/56/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council70a; _________________ 70a Directive 2008/56/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 June 2008 establishing a framework for community action in the field of marine environmental policy (Marine Strategy Framework Directive)

Amendment 435 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c – point iv a (new)

(iva) the requirements set out in Article 1 of the Directive 2008/56/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council

Amendment 436 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c – point iv a (new)

(iva) the environmental objectives set out in Article 1 of Directive 2008/56/EC

Amendment 437 #

Michal WIEZIK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Martin HOJSÍK

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c – point iv b (new)

(ivb) the Natura 2000 network including Special Areas of Conservation under Directive 92/43/EEC and Special Protection Areas under Directive 79/409/EEC

Amendment 438 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c a (new)

(ca) there is a potential for a synergy with actions undertaken pursuant Article 6 of the Regulation (EU).../….Nature Restoration Law].

Amendment 439 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2

~~Member States shall review the list referred to in the first subparagraph every five years after its establishment and update it where necessary.~~deleted

Amendment 440 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – indent 1 (new)

- With regard to points a, b and c listed above Member States should recognise the specific situation of coastal areas and littorals in the integrated urban waste management plans.

Amendment 441 #

Michal WIEZIK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Martin HOJSÍK

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 3

~~3. By 31 December 2035, Member States shall ensure that an integrated urban wastewater management plan is established for agglomerations referred to in paragraph 2.~~deleted

Amendment 442 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 3

3. By 31 December 2035, Member States shall ensure that an integrated urban wastewater management plan is established, and at least in part implemented, for agglomerations referred to in paragraph 2.

Amendment 443 #

Christian DOLESCHAL, Christine SCHNEIDER, Jens GIESEKE, Norbert LINS, Angelika NIEBLER, Sabine VERHEYEN

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 3

3. By 31 December 2035, with possible derogations where appropriate, Member States shall ensure that an integrated urban wastewater management plan is established for agglomerations referred to in paragraph 2.

Amendment 444 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 3

3. By 31 December 203540, Member States shall ensure that an integrated urban wastewater management plan is established for agglomerations referred to in paragraph 2.

Amendment 445 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 3

3. By 31 December 20350, Member States shall ensure that an integrated urban wastewater management plan is established for agglomerations referred to in paragraph 2.

Amendment 446 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 3

3. By 31 December 203542, Member States shall ensure that an integrated urban wastewater management plan is established for agglomerations referred to in paragraph 2.

Amendment 447 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 4

4. Integrated urban wastewater management plans shall be made publicly available ~~to the Commission on request.~~ in line with the Aarhus Convention and the public shall be given early and effective opportunity within appropriate time frame to express their opinion on the draft plan.

Amendment 448 #

Michal WIEZIK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Martin HOJSÍK

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 4

4. Integrated urban wastewater management plans shall be made publicly available toand the ~~Commission on request~~Member States shall ensure that the public concerned are given early and effective opportunity to participate in the drafting of the plans.

Amendment 449 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 4

4. Integrated urban wastewater management plans, including the specification of parts completed and elements to be yet put in place, shall be made available to the Commission on request.

Amendment 45 #

Proposal for a directive
Title 1

Proposal for a DIRECTIVE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL concerning urban wastewater ~~treatment~~ (recast) (Text with EEA relevance)

Amendment 450 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 4

4. Integrated urban wastewater management plans shall be made available to the Commission ~~on request~~within three months to their publication.

Amendment 451 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 4

4. Integrated urban wastewater management plans shall be made available to the Commission ~~on request~~with the agreement of the Member State.

Amendment 452 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 4

4. Integrated urban wastewater management plans shall be made available to the Commission ~~on request~~and the public.

Amendment 453 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 4

4. Integrated urban wastewater management plans shall be made available to the Commission ~~on request~~.

Amendment 454 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 5

5. Integrated urban wastewater management plans shall include at least the elements set out in Annex V and prioritise green and blue infrastructure solutions wherever possible.

Amendment 455 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 5 a (new)

5a. The Commission shall reject the integrated urban wastewater management plans established by Member States when these plans do not include the elements set out in at least Annex V.

Amendment 456 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part

~~The Commission is empowered to adopt implementing~~By 31 December 2026, the Commission shall adopt delegated acts to:

Amendment 457 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1 – point b

(b) provide methodologies for the ~~determination of alternative indicators to verify whether the indicativ~~verification of the objective of pollution reduction referred to in point 2 (a) of Annex V is achieved;

Amendment 458 #

Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 28(2).~~7. Member States shall ensure that integrated urban wastewater management plans are reviewed every 5 years after their establishment and updated where necessary.~~

Amendment 459 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 2

Those ~~implementing~~delegated acts shall be adopted in accordance with the ~~examination~~ procedure referred to in Article 2~~8(2).~~7. Member States shall ensure that integrated urban wastewater management plans are reviewed every 5 years after their establishment and updated where necessary.

Amendment 46 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 1 a (new)

(1a) Water is a public good which belongs to everyone and is for everyone and which, as a natural resource that is essential, irreplaceable and indispensable to life, must be considered and integrated in its three dimensions: social, economic and environmental.

Amendment 460 #

Marek Paweł BALT, Mohammed CHAHIM, Günther SIDL, Sara CERDAS, Cyrus ENGERER, Tiemo WÖLKEN, Heléne FRITZON

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 6 a (new)

6a. Member States shall ensure to increase green space in urban areas in line with the EU platform for urban greening [and Article 6 on Restoration of urban ecosystems in the Regulation on nature restoration] in order to reduce storm water overflows based on natural solutions.

Amendment 461 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 6 a (new)

6a. Member States shall ensure that integrated urban wastewater management plans are reviewed every 5 years after their establishment and updated where necessary.

Amendment 462 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

For agglomerations of 21 000 p.e. and above, Member States shall ensure that urban wastewater entering collecting systems is subject to secondary treatment in accordance with paragraph 3 or an equivalent treatment before discharge.

Amendment 463 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

~~For agglomerations of between 2 000 p.e. and 10 000 p.e. which are discharging into coastal areas, the obligation set out in the first paragraph shall not apply until 31 December 2027.~~deleted

Amendment 464 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

For agglomerations of between 21 000 p.e. and 10 000 p.e. which are discharging into coastal areas, the obligation set out in the first paragraph shall not apply until 31 December 2027.

Amendment 465 #

Marek Paweł BALT, Sara CERDAS, Cyrus ENGERER

Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 a (new)

Urban waste water discharges to waters situated in cold climate regions where it is difficult to apply an effective biological treatment due to low temperatures may be subjected to treatment (biochemial oxygen demand, BOD5 as defined in annex 1, table 1, row 2) less stringent than that prescribed in paragraph 1, if the average annual water temperature of the inlet is below 6◦C, and provided that detailed studies indiciate that such discharges do not adversely affect the environment. However, the treatment must reach a minimum reduction percentage of 40%, measured at least weekly.

Amendment 466 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 2

2. For agglomerations of between 1 000 p.e. and 2 000 p.e., Member States shall ensure that urban wastewater entering collecting systems is subject to secondary treatment in accordance with paragraph 3 or an equivalent treatment before discharge by 31 December 2030 with the level of accepted compliance not lower that 80%.

Amendment 467 #

Deirdre CLUNE, Dolors MONTSERRAT, Adam JARUBAS, Marian-Jean MARINESCU, Ljudmila NOVAK, Jessica POLFJÄRD, Massimiliano SALINI, Radan KANEV, Colm MARKEY, Seán KELLY, Christophe HANSEN

Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 2

2. For agglomerations of between 1 0500 p.e. and 2 000 p.e., Member States shall ensure that urban wastewater entering collecting systems is subject to secondary treatment, where there is a clear environmental need, in accordance with paragraph 3 or an equivalent treatment before discharge by 31 December 20307.

Amendment 468 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 2

2. For agglomerations of between ~~1 0~~500 p.e. and 21 000 p.e., Member States shall ensure that urban wastewater entering collecting systems is subject to secondary treatment in accordance with paragraph 3 or an equivalent treatment before discharge by 31 December 2030.

Amendment 469 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 2

2. For agglomerations of ~~between 1 000 p.e. and~~above 2 000 p.e., Member States shall ensure that urban wastewater entering collecting systems is subject to secondary treatment in accordance with paragraph 3 or an equivalent treatment before discharge by 31 December 2030.

Amendment 47 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 1 b (new)

(1b) The European Parliament resolutions of 5 October 2022 on access to water as a human right – the external dimension and of 8 September 2015 on the follow-up to the European Citizens’ Initiative ‘Right2Water’ state that water should be treated as a common good and that it should therefore be managed by public bodies to ensure that the preservation of ecosystems and universal access to clean water take precedence over economic considerations.

Amendment 470 #

Alessandra MORETTI

Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 2 a (new)

2a. The Commission shall adopt an implementing act establishing concentration and minimum percentage of reduction values for E. Coli by [12 months after the entry into force of the Directive] in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 28 to ensure a uniform application of this Directive.

Amendment 471 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 4

4. The load expressed in p.e. shall be calculated on the basis of the maximum average weekly load entering the urban wastewater treatment plant during the year, excluding unusual situations such as those due to heavy rain.

Amendment 472 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 4

Amendment 473 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 4 a (new)

4a. By 31 December 2025, Member States shall ensure an independent regular review of the load expressed in p.e. for each agglomeration. This review shall be carried out every five years and at the time the authorisation for discharges is issued. Member States shall ensure a sufficient data base for this review and a determination methodology corresponding to paragraph 4.

Amendment 474 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

By 31 December 2030, Member States shall ensure that discharges from 50 % of urban wastewater treatment plants treating a load of 100 000 p.e. and above and not applying tertiary treatment on [OP please insert the date = the date of entry into force of this Directive] are subject to tertiary treatment in accordance with paragraph 4.deleted

Amendment 475 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Amendment 476 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

By 31 December 20307, Member States shall ensure that discharges from 50 % of urban wastewater treatment plants treating a load of 100 000 p.e. and above and not applying tertiary treatment on [OP please insert the date = the date of entry into force of this Directive] are subject to tertiary treatment in accordance with paragraph 4 where there is a an environmental need to be adressed.

Amendment 477 #

Christian DOLESCHAL, Christine SCHNEIDER, Jens GIESEKE, Norbert LINS, Angelika NIEBLER, Sabine VERHEYEN

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

By 31 December 20305, Member States shall ensure that ~~discharges~~urban wastewater from 50 % of urban wastewater treatment plants treating a load of 100 000 p.e. and above and not applying tertiary treatment on [OP please insert the date = the date of entry into force of this Directive] ~~are~~is subject to tertiary treatment in accordance with paragraph 4. before discharge.

Amendment 478 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

By 31 December 20305, Member States shall ensure that discharges from 50 % of urban wastewater treatment plants treating a load of 100 000 p.e. and above and not applying tertiary treatment on [OP please insert the date = the date of entry into force of this Directive] are subject to tertiary treatment in accordance with paragraph 4.

Amendment 479 #

Danilo Oscar LANCINI, Silvia SARDONE, Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianna GANCIA, Aurélia BEIGNEUX, Gianantonio DA RE

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Amendment 48 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 1 c (new)

(1c) Transferring responsibility to private companies leads to an increase in direct supply costs, the imposition of higher tariffs and limitations on local supply solutions tailored to the community, and thus undermines the right to water and to sanitation.

Amendment 480 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Amendment 481 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

By 31 December 2030, Member States shall ensure that discharges from 570 % of urban wastewater treatment plants treating a load of 100 000 p.e. and above and not applying tertiary treatment on [OP please insert the date = the date of entry into force of this Directive] are subject to tertiary treatment in accordance with paragraph 4.

Amendment 482 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

By 31 December 203026, Member States shall ensure that discharges from 50 % of urban wastewater treatment plants treating a load of 100 000 p.e. and above and not applying tertiary treatment on [OP please insert the date = the date of entry into force of this Directive] are subject to tertiary treatment in accordance with paragraph 4.

Amendment 483 #

Deirdre CLUNE, Dolors MONTSERRAT, Adam JARUBAS, Marian-Jean MARINESCU

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Amendment 484 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

By 31 December 203542, Member States shall ensure that all urban wastewater treatment plants treating a load of 100 000 p.e. and above are subject to tertiary treatment in accordance with paragraph 4 where there is an environmental need to be addressed.

Amendment 485 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

By 31 December 20357, Member States shall ensure that urban wastewater from all urban wastewater treatment plants treating a load of 100 000 p.e. and above ~~are~~is subject to tertiary treatment in accordance with paragraph 4 before discharge.

Amendment 486 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

Amendment 487 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

By 31 December 203540, Member States shall ensure that ~~all~~ urban wastewater from all treatment plants treating a load of 100 000 p.e. and above ~~are~~is subject to tertiary treatment in accordance with paragraph 4 before discharge.

Amendment 488 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

By 31 December 20350, Member States shall ensure that all urban wastewater treatment plants treating a load of 100 000 p.e. and above are subject to tertiary treatment in accordance with paragraph 4.

Amendment 489 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

By 31 December 203540, Member States shall ensure that all urban wastewater treatment plants treating a load of 100 000 p.e. and above are subject to tertiary treatment in accordance with paragraph 4.

Amendment 49 #

Christian DOLESCHAL, Christine SCHNEIDER, Jens GIESEKE, Norbert LINS, Angelika NIEBLER, Sabine VERHEYEN

Proposal for a directive
Recital 2

(2) ~~Directive 91/271/EEC sets the legal framework~~In view of the green transition objectives set by the Green Pact, the implementation of an integrated approach must prevail in setting the legal framework of this Directive 91/271/EEC for the collection, treatment and discharge of urban wastewater and the discharge of biodegradable wastewaters from certain industrial sectors. Its objective is to protect the environment, including the biodiversity of the land-based, marine and coastal ecosystem from being adversely affected by insufficiently treated urban wastewater discharges. This Directive should continue to pursue the same objective, whilst also contributing to the protection of public health, when for instance urban wastewater is discharged in bathing waters or in water bodies used for the abstraction of drinking water, or when urban wastewater is used as an indicator for parameters relevant for public health. It should also improve access to sanitation and to key information related to the governance of the urban wastewater collection and treatment activities. ~~Finally, t~~This Directive should also contribute to the progressive elimination of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from urban wastewater collection and treatment activities, notably by further reducing nitrogen emissions but also by promoting energy efficiency and production of renewable energies, and thus should contribute to the 2050 objective of Climate Neutrality established under Regulation (EU) 2021/1119 of the European Parliament and of the Council37Finally, it should also encourage the use of nature-based solutions such as constructed wetland as a tool for the treatment and discharge of urban wastewater. _________________ 37 Regulation (EU) 2021/1119 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 June 2021 establishing the framework for achieving climate neutrality and amending Regulations (EC) No 401/2009 and (EU) 2018/1999 (‘European Climate Law’) (OJ L 243, 9.7.2021, p. 1).

Amendment 490 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

Amendment 491 #

Danilo Oscar LANCINI, Silvia SARDONE, Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianna GANCIA, Aurélia BEIGNEUX, Gianantonio DA RE

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

Amendment 492 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

Amendment 493 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1

By 31 December 2025, with possible derogations where appropriate, Member States shall establish a list of areas on their territory that are sensitive to eutrophication and update that list every five years starting on 31 December 2030.

Amendment 494 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1

By 31 December 2025, Member States shall establish a list of areas on their territory that are sensitive to eutrophication including from phosphorus and/or nitrogen and update that list every five years starting on 31 December 2030.

Amendment 495 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1

By 31 December 2025, Member States shall establish and publish a list of areas on their territory that are sensitive to eutrophication and update that list every five years starting on 31 December 2030.

Amendment 496 #

Christian DOLESCHAL, Christine SCHNEIDER, Jens GIESEKE, Norbert LINS, Angelika NIEBLER, Sabine VERHEYEN

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1

By 31 December 2025, Member States shall establish a list of areas on their territory that are sensitive to eutrophication and update that list every ~~fiv~~three years starting on 31 December 203028.

Amendment 497 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1

By 31 December 20325, Member States shall establish a list of areas on their territory that are sensitive to eutrophication and update that list every five years starting on 31 December 20307.

Amendment 498 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1

By 31 December 202530, Member States shall establish a list of areas on their territory that are sensitive to eutrophication and update that list every five years starting on 31 December 20305.

Amendment 499 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1

By 31 December 202530, Member States shall establish a list of areas on their territory that are sensitive to eutrophication and update that list every five years starting on 31 December 20305.

Amendment 50 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 2

(2) Directive 91/271/EEC sets the legal framework for the collection, treatment and discharge of urban wastewater and the discharge of biodegradable wastewaters from certain industrial sectors. Its objective is to protect the environment from being adversely affected by insufficiently treated urban wastewater discharges, in order to achieve the objectives established under Directive 2000/60/EC and other relevant legislation. This Directive should continue to pursue the same objective, whilst also contributing to the protection of public health, when for instance urban wastewater is discharged in bathing waters or in water bodies used for the abstraction of drinking water, or when urban wastewater is used as an indicator for parameters relevant for public health. It should also improve access to sanitation and to key information related to the governance of the urban wastewater collection and treatment activities. Finally, this Directive should contribute to the progressive elimination of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from urban wastewater collection and treatment activities, notably by further reducing nitrogen emissions but also by promoting energy efficiency and production of renewable energies, and thus should contribute to the 2050 objective of Climate Neutrality established under Regulation (EU) 2021/1119 of the European Parliament and of the Council37. _________________ 37 Regulation (EU) 2021/1119 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 June 2021 establishing the framework for achieving climate neutrality and amending Regulations (EC) No 401/2009 and (EU) 2018/1999 (‘European Climate Law’) (OJ L 243, 9.7.2021, p. 1).

Amendment 500 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1

By 31 December 202530, Member States shall establish a list of areas on their territory that are sensitive to eutrophication and update that list every five years starting on 31 December 2030.5

Amendment 501 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1

By 31 December 202530, Member States shall establish a list of areas on their territory that are sensitive to eutrophication and update that list every five years starting on 31 December 20305.

Amendment 502 #

The list referred to in the first subparagraph shall include the areas identified in Annex II. By 31 December 2024, the Commission shall publish guidelines for the harmonised implementation of Annex II, in particular with regards to transboundary water bodies.

Amendment 503 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1

By 31 December 203542, Member States shall ensure that for 50 % of the agglomerations of between 10 000 p.e. and 100 000 p.e. that are discharging into areas included in the list referred to in paragraph 2 and not applying tertiary treatment on [OP please insert the date = the date of entry into force of this Directive] urban wastewater entering collecting systems is subject to tertiary treatment in accordance with paragraph 4 before discharge into those areas where there is an environmental need to be addressed.

Amendment 504 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1

By 31 December 2035, with possible derogations where appropriate, Member States shall ensure that for 50 % of the agglomerations of between 10 000 p.e. and 100 000 p.e. that are discharging into areas included in the list referred to in paragraph 2 and not applying tertiary treatment on [OP please insert the date = the date of entry into force of this Directive] urban wastewater entering collecting systems is subject to tertiary treatment in accordance with paragraph 4 before discharge into those areas .

Amendment 505 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1

BWithout prejudice to the first paragraph by 31 December 2035, Member States shall ensure that for 50 % of the agglomerations of ~~between 10 000 p.e. and 100 000 p.e.~~10 000 and above that are discharging into areas included in the list referred to in paragraph 2 and not applying tertiary treatment on [OP please insert the date = the date of entry into force of this Directive] urban wastewater entering collecting systems is subject to tertiary treatment in accordance with paragraph 4 before discharge into those areas .

Amendment 506 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1

By 31 December 203540, Member States shall ensure that ~~for 50 % of the agglomerations of between 10 000 p.e. and 100 000 p.e. that are discharging into areas included in the list referred to in paragraph 2~~urban wastewater from 50 % of urban wastewater treatment plants treating a load of between 10 000 p.e. and 100 000 p.e. and not applying tertiary treatment on [OP please insert the date = the date of entry into force of this Directive] ~~urban wastewater entering collecting systems~~ is subject to tertiary treatment in accordance with paragraph 4 before discharge into ~~those~~ areas included in the list referred to in paragraph 2.

Amendment 507 #

Christian DOLESCHAL, Christine SCHNEIDER, Jens GIESEKE, Norbert LINS, Angelika NIEBLER, Sabine VERHEYEN

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1

Amendment 508 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1

By 31 December 203540, Member States shall ensure that for 50 % of the agglomerations of between 10 000 p.e. and 100 000 p.e. that are discharging into areas included in the list referred to in paragraph 2 and not applying tertiary treatment on [OP please insert the date = the date of entry into force of this Directive] urban wastewater entering collecting systems is subject to tertiary treatment in accordance with paragraph 4 before discharge into those areas .

Amendment 509 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1

Amendment 51 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 2

(2) Directive 91/271/EEC sets the legal framework for the collection, treatment and discharge of urban wastewater and the discharge of biodegradable wastewaters from certain industrial sectors. ~~Its~~The objective of this framework is to protect the environment from being adversely affected by insufficiently treated urban wastewater discharges. This Directive should continue to pursue the same objective, whilst also contributing to the protection of public health, when for instance urban wastewater is discharged in bathing waters or in water bodies used for the abstraction of drinking water, or when urban wastewater is used as an indicator for parameters relevant for public health. It should also improve access to sanitation and to key information related to the governance of the urban wastewater collection and treatment activities. Finally, this Directive should contribute to the progressive elimination of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from urban wastewater collection and treatment activities, notably by further reducing nitrogen emissions but also by promoting energy efficiency and production of renewable energies, and thus should contribute to the 2050 objective of Climate Neutrality established under Regulation (EU) 2021/1119 of the European Parliament and of the Council37. _________________ 37 Regulation (EU) 2021/1119 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 June 2021 establishing the framework for achieving climate neutrality and amending Regulations (EC) No 401/2009 and (EU) 2018/1999 (‘European Climate Law’) (OJ L 243, 9.7.2021, p. 1).

Amendment 510 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1

By 31 December 20350, Member States shall ensure that for 50 % of the agglomerations of between 10 000 p.e. and 100 000 p.e. that are discharging into areas included in the list referred to in paragraph 2 and not applying tertiary treatment on [OP please insert the date = the date of entry into force of this Directive] urban wastewater entering collecting systems is subject to tertiary treatment in accordance with paragraph 4 before discharge into those areas .

Amendment 511 #

Danilo Oscar LANCINI, Silvia SARDONE, Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianna GANCIA, Aurélia BEIGNEUX, Gianantonio DA RE

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1

Amendment 512 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1

Amendment 513 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1

By 31 December 2035, Member States shall ensure that for 570 % of the agglomerations of between 105 000 p.e. and 100 000 p.e. that are discharging into areas included in the list referred to in paragraph 2 and not applying tertiary treatment on [OP please insert the date = the date of entry into force of this Directive] urban wastewater entering collecting systems is subject to tertiary treatment in accordance with paragraph 4 before discharge into those areas .

Amendment 514 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1

By 31 December 203540, Member States shall ensure that ~~for 50 % of the agglomerations of between 10 000 p.e. and 100 000 p.e. that are discharging into areas included in the list referred to in paragraph 2~~urban wastewater from 50 % of treatment plans with a capacity of between 10 000 p.e. and 100 000 p.e. and not applying tertiary treatment on [OP please insert the date = the date of entry into force of this Directive] urban wastewater entering collecting systems is subject to tertiary treatment in accordance with paragraph 4 before discharge into ~~those~~ areas included in the list referred to in Article 2.

Amendment 515 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2

By 31 December 20407, Member States shall ensure that urban wastewater entering collecting systems is subject to tertiary treatment in accordance with paragraph 4 before discharge into areas included in a list referred to in paragraph 2 with regard to all agglomerations of between 10 000 p.e. and 100 000 p.e. where there is an environmental need to be addressed.

Amendment 516 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2

By 31 December 2040, with possible derogations where appropriate, Member States shall ensure that urban wastewater entering collecting systems is subject to tertiary treatment in accordance with paragraph 4 before discharge into areas included in a list referred to in paragraph 2 with regard to all agglomerations of between 10 000 p.e. and 100 000 p.e.

Amendment 517 #

Danilo Oscar LANCINI, Silvia SARDONE, Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianna GANCIA, Aurélia BEIGNEUX, Gianantonio DA RE

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2

By 31 December 20405, Member States shall ensure that urban wastewater ~~entering collecting systems~~from all urban wastewater treatment plants treating a load of between 10 000 p.e. and 100 000 p.e. is subject to tertiary treatment in accordance with paragraph 4 before discharge into the areas included in athe list referred to in paragraph 2 ~~with regard to all agglomerations of between 10 000 p.e. and 100 000 p.e.~~

Amendment 518 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2

By 31 December 20405, Member States shall ensure that urban wastewater entering collecting systems is subject to tertiary treatment in accordance with paragraph 4 before discharge into areas included in a list referred to in paragraph 2 with regard to all agglomerations of between 10 000 p.e. and 100 000 p.e.

Amendment 519 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2

Amendment 52 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 2

(2) Directive 91/271/EEC sets the legal framework for the collection, treatment and discharge of urban wastewater and the discharge of biodegradable wastewaters from certain industrial sectors. Its objective is to protect the environment from being adversely affected by insufficiently treated urban wastewater discharges. This Directive should continue to pursue the same objective, whilst also contributing to the protection of public health, when for instance urban wastewater is discharged in bathing waters or in water bodies used for the abstraction of drinking water, or when urban wastewater is used as an indicator for parameters relevant for public health. It should also ~~improv~~ensure access to sanitation and to key information related to the governance of the urban wastewater collection and treatment activities. Finally, this Directive should contribute to the progressive elimination of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from urban wastewater collection and treatment activities, notably by further reducing nitrogen emissions but also by promoting energy efficiency and production of renewable energies, and thus should contribute to the 2050 objective of Climate Neutrality established under Regulation (EU) 2021/1119 of the European Parliament and of the Council37. _________________ 37 Regulation (EU) 2021/1119 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 June 2021 establishing the framework for achieving climate neutrality and amending Regulations (EC) No 401/2009 and (EU) 2018/1999 (‘European Climate Law’) (OJ L 243, 9.7.2021, p. 1).

Amendment 520 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2

Amendment 521 #

Christian DOLESCHAL, Christine SCHNEIDER, Jens GIESEKE, Norbert LINS, Angelika NIEBLER, Sabine VERHEYEN

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2

By 31 December 204035, Member States shall ensure that urban wastewater entering collecting systems is subject to tertiary treatment in accordance with paragraph 4 before discharge into areas included in a list referred to in paragraph 2 with regard to all agglomerations of between 10 000 p.e. and 100 000 p.e.

Amendment 522 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2

Amendment 523 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2

By 31 December 2040, Member States shall ensure that urban wastewater entering collecting systems is subject to tertiary treatment in accordance with paragraph 4 before discharge into areas included in a list referred to in paragraph 2 with regard to all agglomerations of between 105 000 p.e. and 100 000 p.e.

Amendment 524 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2

By 31 December 20405, Member States shall ensure that urban wastewater ~~entering collecting systems~~from all urban wastewater treatment plants with a capacity of between 10 000 p.e. and 100 000 p.e. is subject to tertiary treatment in accordance with paragraph 4 before discharge into areas included in a list referred to in paragraph 2 ~~with regard to all agglomerations of between 10 000 p.e. and 100 000 p.e~~.

Amendment 525 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2

Amendment 526 #

Michal WIEZIK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Martin HOJSÍK

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2

Amendment 527 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1

Samples taken in accordance with Article 21 and Part D of Annex I of this Directive shall comply with the parametric values set out in table 2 of Part B of Annex I to ensure high level of protection of the environment. The maximum permitted number of samples which fail to conform to the parametric values of table 2 of Part B of Annex I is set out in table 4 of Part D of Annex I.

Amendment 528 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1

Samples taken in accordance with Article 21 and Part D of Annex I of this Directive shall comply with the parametric values set out in table 2 of Part B of Annex I. The ~~maximum permitted number of samples which fail to~~annual mean of the samples for each parameter shall be conform to the relevant parametric values ~~of table 2 of Part B of Annex I is~~ set out in table 42 of Part DB of Annex I.

Amendment 529 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1

Samples taken in accordance with Article 21 and Part D of Annex I of this Directive shall comply with the parametric values set out in table 2 of Part B of Annex I. The ~~maximum permitted number of samples which fail to~~annual mean of the samples for each parameter shall conform to the relevant parametric values of table 2 of Part B of Annex ~~I is set out in table 4 of Part D of Annex~~ I.

Amendment 53 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 2

(2) Directive 91/271/EEC sets the legal framework for the collection, treatment and discharge of urban wastewater and the discharge of biodegradable wastewaters from certain industrial sectors. Its objective is to protect the environment from being adversely affected by insufficiently treated urban wastewater discharges. This Directive should continue to pursue the same objective, whilst also contributing to the protection of public health, when for instance urban wastewater is discharged in bathing waters or in water bodies used for the abstraction of drinking water, or when urban wastewater is used as an indicator for parameters relevant for public health. It should also improve access to sanitation and to key information related to the governance of the urban wastewater collection and treatment activities. Finally, this Directive should contribute to the progressive ~~elimina~~reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from urban wastewater collection and treatment activities, notably by further reducing nitrogen emissions but also by promoting energy efficiency and production of renewable energies, and thus should contribute to the 2050 objective of Climate Neutrality established under Regulation (EU) 2021/1119 of the European Parliament and of the Council37. _________________ 37 Regulation (EU) 2021/1119 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 June 2021 establishing the framework for achieving climate neutrality and amending Regulations (EC) No 401/2009 and (EU) 2018/1999 (‘European Climate Law’) (OJ L 243, 9.7.2021, p. 1).

Amendment 530 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1

Amendment 531 #

Christian DOLESCHAL, Christine SCHNEIDER, Jens GIESEKE, Norbert LINS, Angelika NIEBLER, Sabine VERHEYEN

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2

~~The Commission is empowered to adopt~~ delegated acts in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 27 to amend Parts B and D of Annex I in order to adapt the requirements and methods referred to in the second subparagraph to technological and scientific progress.

Amendment 532 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2

Amendment 533 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2

Amendment 534 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2

The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 27 to amend Parts B and D of Annex I in order to adapt the requirements and methods ~~referred to in the second subparagraph~~ to technological and scientific progress.

Amendment 535 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2

Amendment 536 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2

The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 27 to amend Parts B and D of Annex I in order to adapt the requirements and methods referred to in the ~~second~~first subparagraph to technological and scientific progress.

Amendment 537 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 5

5. By way of derogation from paragraphs 3 and 4, Member States may decide that an individual urban wastewater treatment plant situated in an area included in a list referred to in paragraph 2 shall not be subject to the requirements set out in paragraphs 3 and 4 where it can be shown that the minimum percentage of reduction of the overall load entering all urban waste water treatment plants in that area is : (a) 82,5 % for total phosphorus and 80 % for total nitrogen by 31 December 2035; (b) 90 % for total phosphorus and 85 % for total nitrogen by 31 December 2040.deleted

Amendment 538 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 5 – introductory part

5. By way of derogation from paragraphs 3 and 4, Member States may decide that an individual urban wastewater treatment plants situated in an area included in a list referred to in paragraph 2 shall not be subject to the requirements set out in paragraphs 3 and 4 where it can be shown that the minimum percentage of reduction of the overall load entering all urban waste water treatment plants in that area is :

Amendment 539 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 5 – introductory part

Amendment 54 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 2 a (new)

(2a) Stresses that the objectives of achieving ‘good status for water bodies’ and ensuring the availability of water apply in many sectors and that these objectives are often not pursued with sufficient coherence in other EU policies. Stresses that sound water management must be mainstreamed into all policies on sectors that consume water, such as agriculture and energy. Underscores that common policies, sector-specific EU legislation and investments that have received financing should be assessed on a case-by-case basis to ascertain their potential impact on water resources and then amended accordingly.

Amendment 540 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 5 – point a

(a) 82,5 % for total phosphorus and 80 % for total nitrogen by 31 December 203540;

Amendment 541 #

Marek Paweł BALT, Günther SIDL, Sara CERDAS, Heléne FRITZON

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 5 – point a

(a) 82,5 % for total phosphorus and 80 % for total nitrogen by 31 December 203540;

Amendment 542 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 5 – point a

(a) ~~82,5~~90 % for total phosphorus and 870 % for total nitrogen at a temperature of 12 °C by 31 December 2035 ;

Amendment 543 #

(a) 82,5 % for total phosphorus and 8075 % for total nitrogen at a temperature of 12°C by 31 December 2035;

Amendment 544 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 5 – point a

(a) 82,5 % for total phosphorus and 80 % for total nitrogen by 31 December 203542;

Amendment 545 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 5 – point a

(a) 82,5 % for total phosphorus and 8075 % for total nitrogen by 31 December 2035;

Amendment 546 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 5 – point a

(a) 82,5 % for total phosphorus and 80 % for total nitrogen by 31 December 203540;

Amendment 547 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 5 – point a

(a) 82,5 % for total phosphorus and 870 % for total nitrogen by 31 December 203540;

Amendment 548 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 5 – point a

(a) ~~82,5~~90 % for total phosphorus and 80 % for total nitrogen by 31 December 2035;

Amendment 549 #

Marek Paweł BALT, Günther SIDL, Sara CERDAS, Heléne FRITZON

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 5 – point b

(b) 90 % for total phosphorus and 850 % for total nitrogen ~~by 31 December 2040~~at a temperature of 12°C by 31 December 2040. Days during which the effluent temperature falls below 12°C are not relevant for the calculation of nitrogen removal.

Amendment 55 #

Marek Paweł BALT, Mohammed CHAHIM, Günther SIDL, Sara CERDAS, Cyrus ENGERER, Tiemo WÖLKEN, Heléne FRITZON

Proposal for a directive
Recital 3

(3) In 2019, the Commission performed an evaluation of Council Directive 91/271/EEC under the Regulatory Fitness and Performance Programme38(the ‘evaluation’). It became apparent from that exercise that certain provisions of the Directive needed to be updated. Three important sources of remaining load of pollution from urban wastewater that could be avoided were identified, namely storm water overflows and urban runoff, potentially mal- functioning individual systems (i.e. systems treating domestic wastewater that is not entering collecting systems) and small agglomerations that are currently not completely covered by Directive 91/271/EEC. Those three sources of pollution constitute a significant pressure on surface water bodies in the Union. Moreover, the report of the evaluation also highlighted the need to improve the transparency and governance of the urban wastewater activities, to seize the opportunity offered by the urban wastewater treatment sector to use its potential for renewable energy development and make tangible steps towards energy neutrality as a contribution to climate neutrality and to harmonise urban wastewater surveillance of health parameters, such as the COVID-19 virus and its variants, as a support for public health action. The wastewater sector is one of the four main sectors responsible for methane emissions, next to agriculture, energy and waste.Therefore the Commission should propose by 2025 in line with the Methane Pledge of COP26 a roadmap on reducing methane emissions by 2030.The wastewater sector should be climate neutral by 2050 at the latest, in line with the UN Race to Zero campaign and the European Climate Law. _________________ 38 Commission Staff Working Document, Executive Summary of the Evaluation of the Council Directive 91/271/EEC of 21 May 1991, concerning urban waste-water treatment (SWD(2019) 701 final).

Amendment 550 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 5 – point b

(b) 905 % for total phosphorus and 850 % for total nitrogen at a temperature of 12 °C by 31 December 2040.

Amendment 551 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 5 – point b

(b) 90 % for total phosphorus and 85 % for total nitrogen by 31 December 20405.

Amendment 552 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 5 – point b

(b) 905 % for total phosphorus and 85 % for total nitrogen by 31 December 2040.

Amendment 553 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 5 – point b

(b) 90 % for total phosphorus and 85 % for total nitrogen by 31 December 20407.

Amendment 554 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 5 – point b

(b) 90 % for total phosphorus and 875 % for total nitrogen by 31 December 20405.

Amendment 555 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 5 – point b

(b) 90 % for total phosphorus and 850 % for total nitrogen by 31 December 2040.

Amendment 556 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 5 – point b

(b) 90 % for total phosphorus and 85 % for total nitrogen by 31 December 20405.

Amendment 557 #

Marek Paweł BALT, Sara CERDAS, Heléne FRITZON

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 5 – point b

(b) 90 % for total phosphorus and 85 % for total nitrogen by 31 December 20405.

Amendment 558 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 (new)

Days during which the effluent temperature falls below 12 °C are not relevant for the calculation of nitrogen removal

Amendment 559 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 6

6. Discharges from urban ~~waste water~~ wastewater treatment plants of 10 000 p.e. and above into a relevant catchment area of an area sensitive to eutrophication included in a list referred to in paragraph 2 shall also be subject to paragraphs 3, 4 and 5.

Amendment 56 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 4

(4) Small agglomerations constitute a significant pressure on 11 % of the surface water bodies in the Union39. To better tackle the pollution from such agglomerations, and to prevent discharges of untreated urban wastewater into the environment, the scope of this Directive should include all agglomerations of 1 000 population equivalent (p.e.) and above, and also provide for aid for these agglomerations.Constraints should not apply uniformly to all EU agglomerations according to size. _________________ 39 EEA report, European waters: Assessment of status and pressures 2018, No 7/2018.

Amendment 560 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 6

6. Discharges from urban waste water wastewater treatment plants of 10 000 p.e. and above into a relevant catchment area of an area sensitive to eutrophication included in a list referred to in paragraph 2 shall also be subject to paragraphs 3, 4 and 5.

Amendment 561 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 6

Amendment 562 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 6

6. Discharges from urban waste water wastewater treatment plants of 105 000 p.e. and above into a catchment area of an area sensitive to eutrophication included in a list referred to in paragraph 2 shall also be subject to paragraphs 3, 4 and 5.

Amendment 563 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 6

Amendment 564 #

Javi LÓPEZ, César LUENA, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Estrella DURÁ FERRANDIS, Marcos ROS SEMPERE

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 7

7. Member States shall ensure that discharges from urban wastewater treatment plants which are situated in an area included in a list referred to in paragraph 2 and discharges from urban wastewater treatment plants into a catchment area of an area included in a list referred to in paragraph 2 following one of the regular updates of the list required by that paragraph fulfil the requirements laid down in paragraphs 3 and 4 within seven years of the inclusion in that list .

Amendment 565 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 7 a (new)

7a. Urban wastewater treated to produce reclaimed water for agricultural irrigation, according to Regulation (EU) 2020/7411a, shall not have to comply with the tertiary treatment requirements set out in table 2 of Annex I. _________________ 1a Regulation (EU) 2020/741 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 May 2020 on minimum requirements for water reuse

Amendment 566 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 7 a (new)

7a. Urban wastewater used for production of reclaimed water for agricultural irrigation according to Regulation (EU) 2020/741, shall not have to comply with the treatment requirements set out in table 2 of Annex I.

Amendment 567 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 7 a (new)

7a. The treatment requirements set out in table 2 of Annex I shall not apply to urban wastewater used for production of reclaimed water for agricultural irrigation according to Regulation (EU) 2020/741.

Amendment 568 #

Ulrike MÜLLER, Jan HUITEMA

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

By 31 December 20307, Member States shall ensure that 50 % of discharges from urban wastewater treatment plants treating a load of 100 000 p.e. and above and discharging into areas included in a list referred to in paragraph 2 are subject to quaternary treatment in accordance with paragraph 5, provided that the extended producer responsibility scheme is fully implemented in accordance with the requirements set in Articles 9 and 10 prior to the start of the planning phase for the expansion.

Amendment 569 #

By 31 December 20305, Member States shall ensure that 50 % of discharges from urban wastewater treatment plants treating a load of 100 000 p.e. and above are subject quaternary treatment in accordance with paragraph 5 before discharge into areas included in a list referred to in paragraph 2.

Amendment 57 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 4

(4) Small agglomerations, i.e. those under 2 000 p.e., constitute a significant pressure on 11 % of the surface water bodies in the Union39. To better tackle the pollution from such agglomerations, and to prevent discharges of untreated urban wastewater into the environment, the scope of this Directive should include ~~all~~agglomerations of 1 000 population equivalent (p.e.) and above. _________________ 39 EEA report, European waters: Assessment of status and pressures 2018, No 7/2018.

Amendment 570 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

By 31 December 20340, Member States shall ensure that ~~50 % of discharges~~urban wastewater from all urban wastewater treatment plants treating a load of 100 000 p.e. and above ~~are~~is subject to quaternary treatment in accordance with paragraph 5 before discharge into areas included in a list referred to in paragraph 2.

Amendment 571 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

By 31 December 20305, Member States shall ensure that 50 % of discharges from urban wastewater treatment plants treating a load of 100 000 p.e. and above for which it is necessary on ecological or use-related grounds are subject to quaternary treatment in accordance with paragraph 5.

Amendment 572 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Amendment 573 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

By 31 December 20307, Member States shall ensure that 50 % of discharges from urban wastewater treatment plants treating a load of 100 000 p.e. and above are subject quaternary treatment in accordance with paragraph 5 where there is an environmental need to be addressed.

Amendment 574 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

By 31 December 2030, with possible derogations where appropriate, Member States shall ensure that 50 % of discharges from urban wastewater treatment plants treating a load of 100 000 p.e. and above are subject to quaternary treatment in accordance with paragraph 5.

Amendment 575 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

~~By 31 December 2030~~In five years after entering into force of this Directive, Member States shall ensure that 50 % of discharges from urban wastewater treatment plants treating a load of 100 000 p.e. and above are subject quaternary treatment in accordance with paragraph 5.

Amendment 576 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Amendment 577 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 8.º – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

By 31 December 2030, Member States shall ensure that 560 % of discharges from urban wastewater treatment plants treating a load of 100 000 p.e. and above are subject quaternary treatment in accordance with paragraph 5.

Amendment 578 #

Danilo Oscar LANCINI, Silvia SARDONE, Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianna GANCIA, Aurélia BEIGNEUX, Gianantonio DA RE

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

By 31 December 2030, Member States shall ensure that 570 % of discharges from urban wastewater treatment plants treating a load of 100 000 p.e. and above are subject quaternary treatment in accordance with paragraph 5.

Amendment 579 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Amendment 58 #

Deirdre CLUNE, Dolors MONTSERRAT, Adam JARUBAS, Marian-Jean MARINESCU, Ljudmila NOVAK, Jessica POLFJÄRD, Massimiliano SALINI, Radan KANEV, Colm MARKEY, Seán KELLY, Pernille WEISS

Proposal for a directive
Recital 4

(4) Small agglomerations constitute a significant pressure on 11 % of the surface water bodies in the Union39. To better tackle the pollution from such agglomerations, and to prevent discharges of untreated urban wastewater into the environment, the scope of this Directive should include all agglomerations of 1 0500population equivalent (p.e.) and above. _________________ 39 EEA report, European waters: Assessment of status and pressures 2018, No 7/2018.

Amendment 580 #

Christian DOLESCHAL, Christine SCHNEIDER, Jens GIESEKE, Norbert LINS, Angelika NIEBLER, Sabine VERHEYEN

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

By 31 December 203045, Member States shall ensure that 50 % of discharges from urban wastewater treatment plants treating a load of 100 000 p.e. and above are subject quaternary treatment in accordance with paragraph 5.

Amendment 581 #

Ulrike MÜLLER, Jan HUITEMA

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

By 31 December 203540, Member States shall ensure that all urban wastewater treatment plants treating a load of 100 000 p.e. and above a~~re subject to quaternary treatment in accordance with paragraph 5~~nd discharging into areas included in a list referred to in paragraph 2 are subject to quaternary treatment in accordance with paragraph 5, provided that the extended producer responsibility scheme is fully implemented in accordance with the requirements set in Articles 9 and 10 prior to the start of the planning phase for the expansion.

Amendment 582 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

By 31 December 203540, Member States shall ensure that all urban wastewater treatment plants treating a load of 100 000 p.e. and above are subject to quaternary treatment in accordance with paragraph 5 before discharge into areas included in a list referred to in paragraph 2.

Amendment 583 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

Amendment 584 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

By 31 December 203540, Member States shall ensure that all urban wastewater treatment plants treating a load of 100 000 p.e. and above for which it is necessary on ecological or use-related grounds are subject to quaternary treatment in accordance with paragraph 5.

Amendment 585 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

By 31 December 203542, Member States shall ensure that all urban wastewater treatment plants treating a load of 100 000 p.e. and above are subject to quaternary treatment in accordance with paragraph 5 where there is an environmental need to be addressed.

Amendment 586 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

By 31 December 2035, with possible derogations where appropriate, Member States shall ensure that all urban wastewater treatment plants treating a load of 100 000 p.e. and above are subject to quaternary treatment in accordance with paragraph 5.

Amendment 587 #

Danilo Oscar LANCINI, Silvia SARDONE, Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianna GANCIA, Aurélia BEIGNEUX, Gianantonio DA RE

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

~~By 31 December 2035~~In ten years after entering into force of this Directive , Member States shall ensure that all urban wastewater treatment plants treating a load of 100 000 p.e. and above are subject to quaternary treatment in accordance with paragraph 5.

Amendment 588 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

Amendment 589 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

Amendment 59 #

Christian DOLESCHAL, Christine SCHNEIDER, Jens GIESEKE, Norbert LINS, Sabine VERHEYEN

Proposal for a directive
Recital 4

(4) Small agglomerations constitute a significant pressure on 11 % of the surface water bodies in the Union39. To better tackle the pollution from such agglomerations, and to prevent discharges of untreated urban wastewater into the environment, the scope of this Directive should include all agglomerations of 12 000population equivalent (p.e.) and above. _________________ 39 EEA report, European waters: Assessment of status and pressures 2018, No 7/2018.

Amendment 590 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

By 31 December 20350, Member States shall ensure that all urban wastewater treatment plants treating a load of 100 000 p.e. and above are subject to quaternary treatment in accordance with paragraph 5.

Amendment 591 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1

On 31 December 2030, Member States shall have established a list ~~a list~~ of areas on their national territory where the concentration or the accumulation of micro-pollutants, including micro-plastics and antimicrobial residues that can favor the development of antimicrobial resistance genes, represents a risk for human health or the environment. Member States shall review that list every five years thereafter and update it if necessary.

Amendment 592 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1

On 31 December 203027, Member States shall have established a list ~~a list~~ of areas on their national territory where the concentration or the accumulation of micro-pollutants ~~represents~~, including micro-plastics, as well as endocrine disruptors, may represent a hazard or a risk for human health or the environment. Member States shall review that list every five years thereafter and update it if necessary.

Amendment 593 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1

On 31 December 2030, Member States shall have established a list a list of areas on their national territory where the concentration or the accumulation of micro-pollutants represents or could represent a risk for human health or the environment. Member States shall review that list at least every five years thereafter and update it without unnecessary delay if necessary.

Amendment 594 #

Marek Paweł BALT, Mohammed CHAHIM, Günther SIDL, Sara CERDAS, Cyrus ENGERER, Tiemo WÖLKEN, Heléne FRITZON

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1

On 31 December 2030, Member States shall have established a list ~~a list~~ of areas on their national territory where the concentration or the accumulation of micro-pollutants and micro-plastics represents a risk for h~~uman healt~~ealth in line with the One Health approach or the environment. Member States shall review that list every five years thereafter and update it if necessary.

Amendment 595 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1

On 31 December 203027, Member States shall have established a ~~list~~nd published a list of areas on their national territory where the concentration or the accumulation of micro-pollutants, including PFAS and micro-plastics, represents a risk for human health or the environment. Member States shall review that list every five years thereafter and update it if necessary.

Amendment 596 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1

On 31 December 20307, Member States shall ~~have~~undertake a risk assessment to establish~~ed a list~~ a list of areas on their national territory where the concentration or the accumulation of micro-pollutants represents a risk for human health or the environment. Member States shall review that list every five years thereafter and update it if necessary.

Amendment 597 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1

On 31 December 203027, Member States shall have established a list ~~a list~~ of areas on their national territory where the concentration or the accumulation of micro-pollutants may represents a risk for human or animal health or the environment. Member States shall review that list every ~~fiv~~three years thereafter and update it if necessary.

Amendment 598 #

Christian DOLESCHAL, Christine SCHNEIDER, Jens GIESEKE, Norbert LINS, Angelika NIEBLER, Sabine VERHEYEN

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1

On 31 December 2030, Member States shall have established a list ~~a list~~ of areas on their national territory where the concentration or the accumulation of micro-pollutants represents a risk or high risk for human health or the environment. Member States shall review that list every five years thereafter and update it if necessary.

Amendment 599 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1

On 31 December 203045, Member States shall have established a list ~~a list~~ of areas on their national territory where the concentration or the accumulation of micro-pollutants represents a risk for human health or the environment. Member States shall review that list every five years thereafter and update it if necessary.

Amendment 60 #

Danilo Oscar LANCINI, Silvia SARDONE, Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianna GANCIA, Aurélia BEIGNEUX, Gianantonio DA RE

Proposal for a directive
Recital 4

(4) Small agglomerations constitute a significant pressure on 11 % of the surface water bodies in the Union39. To better tackle the pollution from such agglomerations, and to prevent discharges of untreated urban wastewater into the environment, the scope of this Directive should include all agglomerations of 12 000population equivalent (p.e.) and above. _________________ 39 EEA report, European waters: Assessment of status and pressures 2018, No 7/2018.

Amendment 600 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1

On 31 December 20305, Member States shall have established a list ~~a list~~ of areas on their national territory where the concentration or the accumulation of micro-pollutants represents a risk for human health or the environment. Member States shall review that list every five years thereafter and update it if necessary.

Amendment 601 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1

Amendment 602 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1

On 31 December 2030, Member States shall have established a list ~~a list~~ of areas on their national territory where the concentration or the accumulation of micro-pollutants represents a risk for human health or the environment. Member States shall review that list every ~~five~~six years thereafter and update it if necessary.

Amendment 603 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – introductory part

The list referred to in the first subparagraph shall include the following areas~~, unless the absence of risk for human health or the environment in those areas can be demonstrated based on a risk assessment~~:

Amendment 604 #

Marek Paweł BALT, Mohammed CHAHIM, Günther SIDL, Sara CERDAS, Cyrus ENGERER, Tiemo WÖLKEN, Heléne FRITZON

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – introductory part

The list referred to in the first subparagraph shall include the following areas, unless the absence of risk for h~~uman healt~~ealth in line with the One Health approach or the environment in those areas can be demonstrated based on a risk assessment:

Amendment 605 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point d a (new)

(da) transitional waters as defined in Article 2, point (6), of Directive 2000/60/EC;

Amendment 606 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point d b (new)

(db) coastal waters as defined in Article 2, point (7), of Directive 2000/60/EC;

Amendment 607 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point f

(f) areas where additional treatment is necessary to meet the requirements set out in Directives 2000/60/EC, 2006/118/EC, and 2008/105/EC and 2008/56/EC. The risk assessment referred to in the second subparagraph shall be communicated to the Commission on request.

Amendment 608 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point f

(f) areas where additional treatment is necessary to meet the requirements set out in Directives 2000/60/EC, 2006/118/EC, 2008/105/EC and 2008/1056/EC.

Amendment 609 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point f

(f) areas where additional treatment is necessary to meet the requirements set out in Directives 2006/118/EC, 2008/56/EC, 2000/60/EC and 2008/105/EC.

Amendment 61 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 4

(4) Small agglomerations constitute a significant pressure on 11 % of the surface water bodies in the Union39. To better tackle the pollution from such agglomerations, and to prevent discharges of untreated urban wastewater into the environment, the scope of this Directive should include all agglomerations of ~~1 0~~500population equivalent (p.e.) and above. _________________ 39 EEA report, European waters: Assessment of status and pressures 2018, No 7/2018.

Amendment 610 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point f a (new)

(fa) Special areas of conservation as designated under Directive 92/43/EEC and special protection areas under Directive 79/409/EEC constitutive of the Natura 2000 ecological network.

Amendment 611 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point f a (new)

(fa) Special Areas of Conservation as designated under Directive 92/43/EEC and Special Protection Areas under Directive 79/409/EEC constitutive of the Natura 2000 ecological network.

Amendment 612 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point f a (new)

(fa) the Natura 2000 network including Special Areas of Conservation under Directive 92/43/EEC and Special Protection Areas under Directive 79/409/EEC.

Amendment 613 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point f a (new)

(fa) special areas of conservation as designated under Directive 92/43/EEC and special protection areas under Directive 79/409/EEC.

Amendment 614 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point f b (new)

(fb) Particularly Sensitive Sea Areas (PSSAs) as designated and adopted by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

Amendment 615 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3

The risk assessment referred to in the second subparagraph shall be communicated to the Commission ~~on request~~and made available to the public.

Amendment 616 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 3

3. The Commission is empowered to adopt implementing acts establishing the format of the risk assessment referred to in paragraph 2, second subparagraph, and the method to be used for that risk assessment. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 28(2).deleted

Amendment 617 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 3

3. ~~The Commission is empowered to~~By 31 December 2026, the Commission shall adopt implementing acts establishing the format of the risk assessment referred to in paragraph 2, second subparagraph, and delegated acts establishing the method to be used for that risk assessment. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 28(2) and delegated acts in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 27.

Amendment 618 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 3

3. The Commission is empowered to adopt implementing acts establishing the format of the risk assessment referred to in paragraph 2, second subparagraph, and the method to be used for that risk assessment, including the identification of the primary sources of micro-pollutants loading in the study area and the potential reduction in risk, if these sources implemented cost effective measures to reduce the loading of micro-pollutants. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 28(2).

Amendment 619 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 3

3. The Commission ~~is empowered to adopt~~shall adopt by 31 December 2028 implementing acts establishing the format of the risk assessment referred to in paragraph 2, second subparagraph, and the method to be used for that risk assessment, including the identification of high risks. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 28(2).

Amendment 62 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 5

Amendment 620 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1

By 31 December 2035, Member States shall ensure that ~~for 50 % of the agglomerations of between 10 000 p.e and 100 000 p.e.,~~ urban wastewater entering collecting systems is subject to quaternary treatment in accordance with paragraph 5 before discharge into areas ~~included in a list referred to in paragraph 2~~used for the abstraction of water intended for human consumption as defined in Article 2, point (1), of Directive (EU) 2020/2184 with regard to all agglomerations of between 10 000 p.e and 100 000 p.e.

Amendment 621 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1

By 31 December 203540, Member States shall ensure that for 50 % of the agglomerations of between 10 000 p.e and 100 000 p.e. for which it is necessary on ecological or use-related grounds, urban wastewater entering collecting systems is subject to quaternary treatment in accordance with paragraph 5 before discharge into areas included in a list referred to in paragraph 2.

Amendment 622 #

Danilo Oscar LANCINI, Silvia SARDONE, Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianna GANCIA, Aurélia BEIGNEUX, Gianantonio DA RE

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1

BWithout prejudice to the first paragraph, by 31 December 2035, Member States shall ensure that for 50 % of the agglomerations of ~~between~~ 10 000 p.e and ~~100 000 p.e.~~above, urban wastewater entering collecting systems is subject to quaternary treatment in accordance with paragraph 5 before discharge into areas included in a list referred to in paragraph 2.

Amendment 623 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1

By 31 December 203540, Member States shall ensure that for 50 % of the agglomerations of between 10 000 p.e and 100 000 p.e., urban wastewater entering collecting systems is subject to quaternary treatment in accordance with paragraph 5 before discharge into areas included in a list referred to in paragraph 2.

Amendment 624 #

Tiemo WÖLKEN, Marek Paweł BALT

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1

Amendment 625 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1

By 31 December 2035, Member States shall ensure that for 50 % of the agglomerations of between 1035 000 p.e and 100 000 p.e., urban wastewater entering collecting systems is subject to quaternary treatment in accordance with paragraph 5 before discharge into areas included in a list referred to in paragraph 2.

Amendment 626 #

Christian DOLESCHAL, Christine SCHNEIDER, Jens GIESEKE, Norbert LINS, Angelika NIEBLER, Sabine VERHEYEN

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1

By 31 December 203540, Member States shall ensure that for 50 % of the agglomerations of between 150 000 p.e and 100 000 p.e., urban wastewater entering collecting systems is subject to quaternary treatment in accordance with paragraph 5 before discharge into areas included in a list referred to in paragraph 2.

Amendment 627 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1

By 31 December 20350, Member States shall ensure that for 50 % of the agglomerations of between 150 000 p.e and 100 000 p.e., urban wastewater entering collecting systems is subject to quaternary treatment in accordance with paragraph 5 before discharge into areas included in a list referred to in paragraph 2.

Amendment 628 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1

By 31 December 203542, Member States shall ensure that for 50 % of the agglomerations of between 10 000 p.e and 100 000 p.e., urban wastewater entering collecting systems is subject to quaternary treatment in accordance with paragraph 5 before discharge into areas included in a list referred to in paragraph 2.

Amendment 629 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1

Amendment 63 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 5

(5) In order to ensure effective treatment of urban wastewater before discharge into the environment, all urban wastewaters from agglomerations of 1 000 p.e. and above should be collected in centralised collecting systems. Where such systems are already in place, Member States should ensure that all sources of urban wastewater are connected to them. Where these systems are not connected to one other, Member States should encourage and support small municipalities to join together to manage wastewaters collectively, with this joint management also enabling a reduction in costs.

Amendment 630 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2

By 31 December 2040, Member States shall ensure that urban wastewater entering collecting systems is subject to quaternary treatment in accordance with paragraph 5 before discharge into areas included in a list referred to in paragraph 2 with regard to all agglomerations of between 10 000 p.e and 100 000 p.e.deleted

Amendment 631 #

By 31 December 20405, Member States shall ensure that urban wastewater entering collecting systems is subject to quaternary treatment in accordance with paragraph 5 before discharge into areas included in a list referred to in paragraph 2 with regard to all agglomerations of between 10 000 p.e and 100 000 p.e for which it is necessary on ecological or use-related grounds.

Amendment 632 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2

By 31 December 20407, Member States shall ensure that urban wastewater entering collecting systems is subject to quaternary treatment in accordance with paragraph 5 before discharge into areas included in a list referred to in paragraph 2 with regard to all agglomerations of between 10 000 p.e and 100 000 p.e. where there is an environmental need to be addressed.

Amendment 633 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2

Amendment 634 #

Tiemo WÖLKEN, Marek Paweł BALT

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2

Amendment 635 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2

Amendment 636 #

Danilo Oscar LANCINI, Silvia SARDONE, Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianna GANCIA, Aurélia BEIGNEUX, Gianantonio DA RE

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2

Amendment 637 #

Christian DOLESCHAL, Christine SCHNEIDER, Jens GIESEKE, Norbert LINS, Angelika NIEBLER, Sabine VERHEYEN

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2

By 31 December 204055, Member States shall ensure that urban wastewater entering collecting systems is subject to quaternary treatment in accordance with paragraph 5 before discharge into areas included in a list referred to in paragraph 2 with regard to all agglomerations of between 150 000 p.e and 100 000 p.e.

Amendment 638 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2

Amendment 639 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2

Amendment 64 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 5

(5) In order to ensure effective treatment of urban wastewater before discharge into the environment, all urban wastewaters from agglomerations of 12 000 p.e. and above should be collected in centralised collecting systems. Where such systems are already in place, Member States should ensure that all sources of urban wastewater are connected to them.

Amendment 640 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 4 a (new)

4a. By 31 December 2045, Member States shall ensure that urban wastewater entering collecting systems is subject to quaternary treatment in accordance with paragraph 5 before discharge into areas included in a list referred to as high risk in paragraph 2 with regard to all agglomerations of between 10 000 p.e. and 50 000 p.e.

Amendment 641 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 4 a (new)

4a. Discharges from urban wastewater treatment plants of 10 000 p.e. and above into a catchment area of an area included in a list referred to in paragraph 2 shall also be subject to paragraphs 3 and 4.

Amendment 642 #

Christian DOLESCHAL, Christine SCHNEIDER, Jens GIESEKE, Norbert LINS, Angelika NIEBLER, Sabine VERHEYEN

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 4 b (new)

4b. Member States shall ensure that discharges from urban wastewater treatment plants which are situated in an area included in a list referred to in paragraph 2 and discharges from urban wastewater treatment plants into a catchment area of an area included in a list referred to in paragraph 2 following one of the regular updates of the list required by that paragraph fulfil the requirements laid down in paragraphs 3 and 4 within seven years of the inclusion in that list.

Amendment 643 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2

Amendment 644 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2

Amendment 645 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2

Amendment 646 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2

The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 27 to amend Parts B and D of Annex I in order to adapt the requirements and methods referred to in the ~~second~~first subparagraph to technological and scientific progress.

Amendment 647 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 6

6. By 31 December 2030, the Commission shall adopt ~~implementing acts to establish the monitoring and sampling methods to be used by the Member Stat~~monitoring and sampling methods in cooperation with the Member States. Following this cooperation, the Member States will apply the corresponding rules to determine the presence and quantities in urban wastewater of the indicators set out in table 3 of Part B of Annex I. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 28(2).

Amendment 648 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 6 a (new)

6a. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 27 to amend the Table 3 in Annex I to add indicators, target levels and a minimum percentage of substance discharges to drainage basins. This includes the removal of micro-plastics in quaternary treatment of discharges from urban wastewater treatment plants referred to in paragraphs 1 and 3. The minimum removal percentage for micro-plastics will take into latest scientific knowledge on the harmfulness of micro-plastics, the best available technology to remove microplastics from wastewater, and the results of the list of Member States risk assessments on micro-pollutants referred to in paragraph 2 and Article 21 paragraph 1 point e.

Amendment 649 #

6a. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 27 to amend Annex I to add an indicator and a minimum percentage for removal of micro-plastics in discharges from urban wastewater treatment plants referred to in paragraphs 1 and 3.

Amendment 65 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 5

Amendment 650 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 a (new)

Article8a By way of derogation from articles 6, 7 and 8, the competent authority may, in specific cases, set less strict treatment requirements. Such a derogation may apply only where an assessment shows that the achievement of the treatment levels indicated in articles 6, 7 and 8 would lead to disproportionately higher costs while producing no environmental benefits due to: (a) the geographical location or the local environmental conditions of the installation concerned or (b) the technical characteristics of the installation concerned. The competent authority shall document in an annex to the conditions for the permit the reasons for the application of the derogation including the result of the assessment and the justification for the conditions imposed.

Amendment 651 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – title

Extended producer and polluter responsibility

Amendment 652 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

1. Member States shall take measures to ensure that producers who place any of the products ~~listed in Annex III on the market have extended producer responsibility~~containing substances listed in Annex III defined by paragraph 1a on the market have extended producer responsibility. The producer responsibility shall be shared by the public via public funding where the public is to be considered the polluter due to an overriding public interest in a high societal added value of the placing of substances on the market, for example for medicines which are vital for well-being and considering their societal and health benefits alongside environmental impact.

Amendment 653 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

The Commission shall until [12 months of the publication in the official journal of the European Union] based on an impact assessment adopt a delegated act in accordance with Article 27 to establish a list of substances. Member States shall take measures to ensure that producers who place any ~~of the~~ products ~~listed in Annex III~~containing substances on this list on the market have extended producer responsibility.

Amendment 654 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Member States shall take measures to ensure that producers who place any of the products listed in Annex III on the market have extended producer responsibility. In parallel, they should implement an eco- participation on products from the industries listed in Annex 3, according to the "polluter pays" principle.

Amendment 655 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Member States shall take measures to ensure that, by the last day of the twenty- third month after the date of the entry into force of this Directive, producers who place any of the products listed in Annex III on the market have extended producer responsibility.

Amendment 656 #

Danilo Oscar LANCINI, Silvia SARDONE, Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianna GANCIA, Aurélia BEIGNEUX, Gianantonio DA RE

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Member States shall take measures to ensure that producers who place any of the products listed in Annex III on the market have extended producer responsibility. Member States may include additional producers to the extended producer responsibility scheme.

Amendment 657 #

Marek Paweł BALT, Mohammed CHAHIM, Günther SIDL, Sara CERDAS, Tiemo WÖLKEN, Heléne FRITZON

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Member States shall take measures to ensure that producers who place any of the products listed in Annex III on the market have the full extended producer responsibility in line with the polluters pay principle.

Amendment 658 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Member States shall take measures to ensure that producers who place products containing any of the ~~product~~substances listed in Annex III on the market have extended producer responsibility.

Amendment 659 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Member States shall take measures to ensure that producers who place any of the products ~~listed in Annex III~~containing any micro-pollutants on the market have extended producer responsibility.

Amendment 66 #

Deirdre CLUNE, Dolors MONTSERRAT, Adam JARUBAS, Marian-Jean MARINESCU, Ljudmila NOVAK, Jessica POLFJÄRD, Massimiliano SALINI, Radan KANEV, Colm MARKEY, Seán KELLY, Pernille WEISS

Proposal for a directive
Recital 5

(5) In order to ensure effective treatment of urban wastewater before discharge into the environment, all urban wastewaters from agglomerations of 1 0500 p.e. and above should be collected in centralised collecting systems. Where such systems are already in place, Member States should ensure that all sources of urban wastewater are connected to them.

Amendment 660 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Member States shall ~~take measures to~~ ensure that producers who place any of the products ~~listed in Annex III~~ on the market have extended producer responsibility.

Amendment 661 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Member States shall ~~take measures to~~ ensure that producers who place any of the products listed in Annex III on the market have extended producer responsibility.

Amendment 662 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Member States shall ~~take measures to~~ ensure that producers who place any of the products listed in Annex III on the market have extended producer responsibility.

Amendment 663 #

Javi LÓPEZ, César LUENA, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Estrella DURÁ FERRANDIS, Marcos ROS SEMPERE

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)

The extended producer responsibility applies regardless of whether the products placed on the market or individual components thereof were manufactured in a Member State or third country, or whether the producers have a registered office in the European Union or the product is placed on the market via a digital platform.

Amendment 664 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)

Based on the results of the monitoring required under Article 21(4), the Commission shall review every five years the list of products set out in Annex 3. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 27 to extend the list of products covered by Annex 3.

Amendment 665 #

Marek Paweł BALT, Mohammed CHAHIM, Günther SIDL, Sara CERDAS, Tiemo WÖLKEN, Heléne FRITZON

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)

The realisation of the extended producer responsibility will be carried out through the establishment of extended responsibility schemes not later than 12 months after the date of entry into force of this Directive.

Amendment 666 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – introductory part

~~Such measures~~The realisation of the extended producer responsibility will be carried out through the establishment of extended producer responsibility schemes by [OP: please insert the date = the last day of the twenty- third month after the date of entry into force of this Directive], which shall ensure that those producers cover:

Amendment 667 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – introductory part

~~Such measures~~The establishment of the extended producer responsibility schemes by [OP: please insert the date = the last day of the twenty-fourth month after the date of entry into force of this Directive] shall ensure that those producers cover:

Amendment 668 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – introductory part

Such measures shall ensure that those producers cover the costs calculated at EU level:

Amendment 669 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – introductory part

Such measures shall ensure that ~~those~~extended producers and polluter responsibility covers:

Amendment 67 #

Javi LÓPEZ, César LUENA, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Estrella DURÁ FERRANDIS, Marcos ROS SEMPERE

Proposal for a directive
Recital 5

(5) In order to ensure effective treatment of urban wastewater before discharge into the environment, all urban wastewaters from agglomerations of ~~1 0~~500 p.e. and above should be collected in centralised collecting systems. Where such systems are already in place, Member States should ensure that all sources of urban wastewater are connected to them.

Amendment 670 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point a

(a) the full costs for complying with the requirements set out in Article 8, including the costs for the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the quaternary treatment of urban wastewater necessary to remove micro- pollutants resulting from the products and their residues they place on the market, including also the costs for the monitoring of micro- pollutants referred to in Article 21(1), point (a); and

Amendment 671 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point a

(a) the full costs for complying with the requirements set out in Article 8, including the costs for the investments needed for and the cost for implementation and operation of the quaternary treatment of urban wastewater to remove micro-pollutants resulting from the products and their residues they place on the market, for the monitoring of micro- pollutants referred to in Article 21(1), point (a); and

Amendment 672 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point a

(a) the ~~full~~ costs for complying with the requirements set out in Article 8, including the costs for the quaternary treatment of urban wastewater to remove micro- pollutants resulting from the products and their residues they place on the market~~, for the monitoring of micro- pollutants referred to in Article 21(1), point (a)~~; and

Amendment 673 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point a

(a) the full costs for complying with the requirements set out in Article 8, including the costs for the acquisition, implementation and operation of the quaternary treatment of urban wastewater to remove micro-pollutants resulting from the products and their residues they place on the market, for the monitoring of micro- pollutants referred to in Article 21(1), point (a); and

Amendment 674 #

Danilo Oscar LANCINI, Silvia SARDONE, Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianna GANCIA, Aurélia BEIGNEUX, Gianantonio DA RE

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point a

Amendment 675 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point a

(a) the ~~full~~ costs for ~~complying with the requirements set out in Article 8, including the costs for~~the operating expenses of the quaternary treatment of urban wastewater to remove micro- pollutants resulting from the products and their residues they place on the market, for the monitoring of micro- pollutants referred to in Article 21(1), point (a); and

Amendment 676 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point a

(a) the full costs for complying with the requirements set out in Article 8, including the costs for the quaternary treatment (CAPEX and OPEX) of urban wastewater to remove micro-pollutants resulting from the products and their residues they place on the market, for the monitoring of micro- pollutants referred to in Article 21(1), point (a); and

Amendment 677 #

(a) the full costs for complying with the requirements set out in Article 8, including the costs for the quaternary treatment of urban wastewater to remove micro-pollutants resulting from the ~~product~~substances and their residues they place on the market, for the monitoring of micro- pollutants referred to in Article 21(1), point (a); and

Amendment 678 #

Javi LÓPEZ, César LUENA, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Estrella DURÁ FERRANDIS, Marcos ROS SEMPERE

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point a

(a) the full costs for ~~complying with the requirements set out in Article 8, including the costs for the~~the installation of quaternary treatment of urban wastewater to remove micro-pollutants resulting from the products and their residues they place on the market, set out in article 8.1 and 8.4 and for the monitoring of micro- pollutants referred to in Article 21(1), point (a); and

Amendment 679 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point b

(b) thall administrative costs for gathering and verifying data on products placed on the market; and

Amendment 68 #

Javi LÓPEZ, César LUENA, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Estrella DURÁ FERRANDIS, Marcos ROS SEMPERE

Proposal for a directive
Recital 6

(6) Exceptionally, where it can be demonstrated that the establishment of a centralised urban wastewater collecting system would produce no environmental benefit or involve excessive costs, Member States should be allowed to use individual systems to treat urban wastewater, as long as they ensure the same level of treatment as secondary and tertiary treatment. For this purpose, Member States should establish national registers to identify individual systems used on their territory and take all necessary measures to ensure that the design of such systems is adequate, that the systems are properly maintained and that they are subject to a regular compliance control. In particular, Member States should ensure that individual systems used for the collection and storage of urban wastewater are impervious and leak-proof, and that monitoring and inspection of the systems are carried out at regular and fixed intervals. In order to allow for a harmonised regulation of individual systems among Member States, the Commission should provide guidance on the requirements mentioned above on the design, operation and maintenance of such individual systems.

Amendment 680 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point c

Amendment 681 #

Danilo Oscar LANCINI, Silvia SARDONE, Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianna GANCIA, Aurélia BEIGNEUX, Gianantonio DA RE

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point c

(c) other costs re~~quir~~lated to ~~exercise their extended producer responsibility~~quaternary treatment of urban waste water.

Amendment 682 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point c

(c) other costs re~~quir~~lated to ~~exercise their extended producer responsibility~~quaternary treatment of urban waste water.

Amendment 683 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 a (new)

Member States shall consider pre- financing the needed investments until the extended producer responsibility schemes are operational.

Amendment 684 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 a (new)

Member States shall consider pre- financing the needed investments until the extended producer responsibility schemes are operational.

Amendment 685 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point c a (new)

(ca) other costs in connection with the risk assessments for the areas as referred to in Article 8 (2).

Amendment 686 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point c a (new)

(ca) the costs of providing adequate information to consumers in accordance with Article 10 (1a).

Amendment 687 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 b (new)

When the abovementioned pre-financing is in place, extended producer organisations referred to in Article 10 shall reimburse to Member States the corresponding amounts once the extended producer responsibility schemes are operational.

Amendment 688 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point c a (new)

(ca) When the abovementioned pre- financing is in place, extended producer organisations referred to in Article 10 shall reimburse to Member States the corresponding amounts once the extended producer responsibility schemes are operational.

Amendment 689 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point c b (new)

(cb) The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 27 to extend the list of products covered by extended producer responsibility of Annex III on the basis of the results of the monitoring required under Article 21(4).

Amendment 69 #

Marek Paweł BALT, Mohammed CHAHIM, Sara CERDAS, Cyrus ENGERER

Proposal for a directive
Recital 6

(6) Exceptionally, where it can be demonstrated that the establishment of a centralised urban wastewater collecting system would produce no environmental benefit or involve excessive costs, Member States should be allowed to use individual systems to treat urban wastewater, as long as they ensure the same level of treatment as secondary and tertiary treatment. For this purpose, Member States should establish national registers to identify individual systems used on their territory and take all necessary measures to ensure that the design of such systems is adequate, that the systems are properly maintained and that they are subject to a regular compliance control. In particular, Member States should ensure that individual systems used for the collection and storage of urban wastewater are impervious and leak-proof, and that monitoring and inspection of the systems are carried out at regular and fixed intervals. In order to allow for a harmonised regulation of individual systems among Member States, the Commission should provide guidance on the above mentioned requirements on the design, operation and maintenance of such individual systems.

Amendment 690 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 a (new)

Based on the results of the monitoring required under Article 21(4), the Commission shall review every four years the list of products set out in Annex III. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 27 to extend the list of products of Annex III.

Amendment 691 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 a (new)

1a. Annex III defines substances that qualify for extended producer responsibility: (a) Part 1 describes groups of substances responsible for at least but not significantly more than 90% of relevant micro-pollutants out of which substances qualifying for extended producer and polluter responsibility are to be identified; (b) Part 2 lists those substances out of groups of substances described in Part 1 that account for at least but not significantly more than 90% of relevant micro-pollutants and thereby qualify for extended producer and polluter responsibility, in accordance with procedure referred to paragraph 1b(new).

Amendment 692 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 a (new)

1a. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 27 to amend Annex III in order to expand the list of products covered by extended producer responsibility on the basis of the results of the monitoring required under Article 21(4).

Amendment 693 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 a (new)

1a. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 27 to extend the list of products covered by extended producer responsibility in Annex III on the basis of the results of the monitoring required under Article 21(4).

Amendment 694 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 b (new)

1b. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 27 to amend part 1 of the Annex III to ensure that requirements under paragraph 1a(a) are met, and by [OP please insert the date = the first day of the eighteenth month after the date of entry into force of this Directive] shall adopt a delegated act to establish part 2 of the Annex. The delegated act to establish part 2 of the Annex further to requirements under Article 27 shall be drafted with the assistance of the European Medicines Agency and the European Chemical Agency in order to identify relevant substances to be placed on the list and to identify where overriding public interest due to high societal added value of placing substances on the market would not justify to assume producer responsibility and requires polluter responsibility instead.

Amendment 695 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2

2. Member States shall exonerate producers from their extended producer responsibility under paragraph 1 where the producers can demonstrate any of the following: (a) the quantity of the product they place on the market is below 2 tonnes per year; (b) the products they place on the market do not generate micro-pollutants in wastewaters at the end of their life.deleted

Amendment 696 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2

Amendment 697 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2

Amendment 698 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

2. Member States shall ensure that producer and polluter responsibility only applies to the installation of quaternary treatment required in line with Article 8(2) and shall exonerate producers from their extended producer responsibility under paragraph 1 where the producers can demonstrate any of the following:

Amendment 699 #

Javi LÓPEZ, César LUENA, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Estrella DURÁ FERRANDIS, Marcos ROS SEMPERE

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

2. Member States shall exonerate producers from their extended producer responsibility under paragraph 1 where the producers can demonstrate ~~any of the following:~~that the products they place on the market do not generate micro-pollutants requiring quaternary treatment of wastewater.

Amendment 70 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 6

(6) Exceptionally, where it can be demonstrated that the establishment of a centralised urban wastewater collecting system would produce no environmental benefit or involve excessive costs, Member States should be allowed to use individual systems to treat urban wastewater, as long as they ensure the same level of ~~treatment~~environmental protection as secondary and tertiary treatment. For this purpose, Member States should establish national registers to identify individual systems used on their territory and take all necessary measures to ensure that the design of such systems is adequate, that the systems are properly maintained and that they are subject to a regular compliance control. In particular, Member States should ensure that individual systems used for the collection and storage of urban wastewater are impervious and leak-proof, and that monitoring and inspection of the systems are carried out at regular and fixed intervals.

Amendment 700 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

2. Member States shall exonerate producers from their extended producer responsibility under paragraph 1 where the producers can demonstrate ~~any~~that the products they place ofn the ~~following:~~ market do not generate micro-pollutants in wastewaters at the end of their life.

Amendment 701 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

Amendment 702 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

Amendment 703 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

2. Member States shall exonerate producers from their extended producer responsibility or from the eco- participation under paragraph 1 where the producers can demonstrate any of the following:

Amendment 704 #

Javi LÓPEZ, César LUENA, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Estrella DURÁ FERRANDIS, Marcos ROS SEMPERE

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point a

~~(a) the quantity of the product they place on the market is below 2 tonnes per year;~~deleted

Amendment 705 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point a

~~(a) the quantity of the product they place on the market is below 2 tonnes per year;~~deleted

Amendment 706 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point a

~~(a) the quantity of the product they place on the market is below 2 tonnes per year;~~deleted

Amendment 707 #

Danilo Oscar LANCINI, Silvia SARDONE, Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianna GANCIA, Aurélia BEIGNEUX, Gianantonio DA RE

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point a

~~(a) the quantity of the product they place on the market is below 2 tonnes per year;~~deleted

Amendment 708 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point a

~~(a) the quantity of the product they place on the market is below 2 tonnes per year;~~deleted

Amendment 709 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point a

~~(a) the quantity of the product they place on the market is below 2 tonnes per year;~~deleted

Amendment 71 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 6

(6) Exceptionally, where it can be demonstrated that the establishment of a centralised urban wastewater collecting system would produce no environmental benefit or involve excessive costs, Member States should be allowed to use individual systems to treat urban wastewater, as long as they ensure the same level of ~~treatment~~environmental protection as secondary and tertiary treatment. For this purpose, Member States should establish national registers to identify individual systems used on their territory and take all necessary measures to ensure that the design of such systems is adequate, that the systems are properly maintained and that they are subject to a regular compliance control. In particular, Member States should ensure that individual systems used for the collection and storage of urban wastewater are impervious and leak-proof, and that monitoring and inspection of the systems are carried out at regular and fixed intervals.

Amendment 710 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) that they are a Small, Medium or Micro Enterprise in line with the definition under the Recommendation 2003/361/EC or the quantity of the product they place on the market is below 2 tonnes per year;

Amendment 711 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) ~~the quantity of the product they place on the market is below 2 tonnes per year~~being a micro-sized company in line with the definition under the Recommendation 2003/361/EC;

Amendment 712 #

Marek Paweł BALT, Mohammed CHAHIM, Günther SIDL, Sara CERDAS, Heléne FRITZON

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) the quantity of the product they place on the market is below 21 tonnes at Union level per year;

Amendment 713 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) the quantity of the product they place on the EU market is below 2 tonnes per year;

Amendment 714 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) the quantity of the product they place on the EU market is below 2 tonnes per year;

Amendment 715 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) the quantity of the ~~product~~substances they place on the market is below 2 tonnes per year;

Amendment 716 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) the quantity of the ~~product~~substances they place on the market is below 2 tonnes per year;

Amendment 717 #

Danilo Oscar LANCINI, Silvia SARDONE, Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianna GANCIA, Aurélia BEIGNEUX, Gianantonio DA RE

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) the quantity of the ~~product~~substances they place on the market is below 2 tonnes per year;

Amendment 718 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) the quantity of the ~~product~~substances they place on the market is below 2 tonnes per year;

Amendment 719 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b

~~(b) the products they place on the market do not generate micro-pollutants in wastewaters at the end of their life.~~deleted

Amendment 72 #

Javi LÓPEZ, César LUENA, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Estrella DURÁ FERRANDIS, Marcos ROS SEMPERE

Proposal for a directive
Recital 6

(6) Exceptionally, where it can be demonstrated that the establishment of a centralised urban wastewater collecting system would produce no environmental benefit or involve excessive costs, Member States should be allowed to use individual systems to treat urban wastewater, as long as they ensure the same level of treatment as secondary and tertiary treatment. For this purpose, Member States should establish national and regional registers to identify individual systems used on their territory and take all necessary measures to ensure that the design of such systems is adequate, that the systems are properly maintained and that they are subject to a regular compliance control. In particular, Member States should ensure that individual systems used for the collection and storage of urban wastewater are impervious and leak-proof, and that monitoring and inspection of the systems are carried out at regular and fixed intervals.

Amendment 720 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b

~~(b) the products they place on the market do not generate micro-pollutants in wastewaters at the end of their life.~~deleted

Amendment 721 #

Danilo Oscar LANCINI, Silvia SARDONE, Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianna GANCIA, Aurélia BEIGNEUX, Gianantonio DA RE

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) tThe ~~product~~substances they place on the market do not generate micro-pollutants in ~~wastewaters~~the effluents of wastewater treatment plants without quartenary treatment stage at the end of their life.

Amendment 722 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) the ~~product~~substances they place on the market do not generate micro-pollutants in wastewaters at the end of their life that present a risk for the environment.

Amendment 723 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) the products they place on the market do not generate micro-pollutants in ~~wastewaters~~the effluents of wastewater treatment plants without quartenary treatment stage at the end of their life.

Amendment 724 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) the products they place on the market do not generate micro-pollutants in wastewaters at the end of their life proved by the producer .

Amendment 725 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) the ~~product~~substances they place on the market do not generate micro-pollutants in wastewaters at the end of their life.

Amendment 726 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) the ~~product~~substances they place on the market do not generate micro-pollutants in wastewaters at the end of their life.

Amendment 727 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) the products they place on the market do not generate micro-pollutants in wastewaters ~~at the end of their life.~~;

Amendment 728 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)

(ba) the products they place on the market have already been placed on the market of another Member State and hence the obligations related to the quaternary treatment, as defined by Article 9(1), points (a), (b), (c), will be covered.

Amendment 729 #

Pascal CANFIN, Véronique TRILLET-LENOIR, Max ORVILLE

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 (new)

The Commission shall review and approve such exonerations to ensure coherent application of this Directive.

Amendment 73 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 7

(7) During rainfall, storm water overflows and urban runoff represent a sizeable remaining source of pollution discharged into the environment. Those emissions are expected to increase due to the combined effects of urbanisation and progressive change of the rain regime linked with climate change. Climate change will indeed increase the likelihood of storm water overflows and urban runoff. Urban wastewater management infrastructures are therefore particularly vulnerable to climate change. Solutions to reduce that source of pollution should be defined at local level taking into account the specific local conditions and the vulnerability of these infrastuctures. They should be based on an integrated quantitative and qualitative water management in urban areas. Therefore, Member States should ensure that integrated urban wastewater management plans, including a stress test assessment of the vulnerability of collecting systems and urban wastewater treatment plants based on climate change scenarios, are established at local level for all agglomerations of 100 000 p.e. and above as those agglomerations are responsible for a significant share of the pollution emitted. Furthermore, integrated urban wastewater management plans should also be put in place for agglomeration of between 10 000 p.e. and 100 000 p.e. where storm water overflows or urban runoff poses a risk for the environment or public health.

Amendment 730 #

Danilo Oscar LANCINI, Silvia SARDONE, Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianna GANCIA, Aurélia BEIGNEUX, Gianantonio DA RE

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2 a (new)

2a. On the basis of the state of scientific and technical knowledge, there is no alternative and equivalent design which does not generate micro-pollutants, and where the benefits of the product to society outweigh the risks.

Amendment 731 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 3

3. The Commission is empowered to adopt implementing acts to establish detailed criteria on the uniform application of the condition laid down in paragraph 2, point (b) to specific categories of products. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 28(2).deleted

Amendment 732 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 3

3. The Commission is empowered to adopt implementing acts to establish detailed criteria on the uniform application of the condition laid down in paragraph 2, point (b) to specific micro-pollutants or categories of products. Those implementing acts shall be adopted no later than [date of application of the article 8(1)] in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 28(2).

Amendment 733 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 3

3. The Commission is empowered to adopt implementing acts to establish detailed criteria on the uniform application of the condition laid down in paragraph 2, point (b) to specific micro-pollutants or categories of products. Those implementing acts shall be adopted no later than [date of application of the article 8(1)] in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 28(2).

Amendment 734 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 3

3. The Commission is empowered to adopt implementing acts to establish detailed criteria on the uniform application of the condition laid down in paragraph 2, point (b) to specific categories of ~~product~~substances. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 28(2).

Amendment 735 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 3

3. The Commission is empowered to adopt implementing acts to establish detailed criteria on the uniform application of the condition laid down in paragraph 2~~, point (b)~~ to specific categories of products. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 28(2).

Amendment 736 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point a (new)

(a) establish detailed criteria to identify micro-pollutants for the implementation of the definition set in Article 2(16);

Amendment 737 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point b (new)

(b) establish and update the list of micro-pollutants as defined in Article 2(16) on the basis of the criteria laid down in point (a);

Amendment 738 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point c (new)

(c) establish detailed criteria on the uniform application of the condition laid down in paragraph 2, point (b), and update part C of Annex III accordingly.

Amendment 739 #

Danilo Oscar LANCINI, Silvia SARDONE, Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianna GANCIA, Aurélia BEIGNEUX, Gianantonio DA RE

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 (new)

Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 28(2). The implementing acts to be adopted under points (a) to (c) shall be established by [18 months after the last day of the twenty- third month after the date of entry into force of this Directive].

Amendment 74 #

Deirdre CLUNE, Dolors MONTSERRAT, Adam JARUBAS, Marian-Jean MARINESCU, Ljudmila NOVAK, Jessica POLFJÄRD, Radan KANEV, Colm MARKEY, Seán KELLY, Stelios KYMPOUROPOULOS, Pernille WEISS

Proposal for a directive
Recital 7

(7) During rainfall, storm water overflows and urban runoff discharges represent a sizeable remaining source of pollution discharged into the environment. Those emissions are expected to increase due to the combined effects of urbanisation and progressive change of the rain regime linked with climate change. Solutions to reduce that source of pollution should be defined at local level taking into account the specific local conditions, including climatic ones. They should be based on an integrated quantitative and qualitative water management in urban areas. In addition, control at source through nature-based solutions should be mainstreamed as a first step to avoid pollution in urban runoff, as well as co- ordination of measures to control the quantity of urban runoff at source. Therefore, Member States should ensure that integrated urban wastewater management plans are established at local level for all agglomerations of 100 000 p.e. and above as those agglomerations are responsible for a significant share of the pollution emitted. Furthermore, integrated urban wastewater management plans should also be put in place for agglomeration of between 10 000 p.e. and 100 000 p.e. where storm water overflows or urban runoff poses a risk for the environment or public health.

Amendment 740 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 3 a (new)

3a. When applying extended producer responsibility, Member States shall take into account the technical feasibility and economic viability and the overall environmental, human health and social impacts, respecting the need to ensure the proper functioning of the internal market and considering the consequences for critical sectors and products. In case the extended producer responsibility fees would compromise the accessibility, availability and affordability of essential products, Member States shall ensure that fee reductions are applied and may establish alternative sources to cover the costs of quaternary treatment operations. The Member State wishing to use an alternative source shall communicate the proposed alternative to the European Commission.

Amendment 741 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 3 a (new)

3a. When implementing extended producer responsibility, Member States shall consider, on the one hand, the need to ensure the proper functioning of the internal market and the consequences brought by the extended producer responsibility on important sectors and products; on the other hand, the technical feasibility, economic viability and the impact that this responsibility system has on the environment, human health and society. The Member States shall guarantee that fee reductions are implemented and it may establish alternative ways to cover the costs of quaternary treatment processes if the extended producer responsibility fees would undermine the accessibility, availability and affordability of essential products.

Amendment 742 #

Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 3 a (new)

Amendment 743 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 3 a (new)

3a. When applying extended producer responsibility, Member States shall take into account the technical feasibility and economic viability and the overall environmental, human health and social impacts, respecting the need to ensure the proper functioning of the internal market and considering the consequences for critical sectors and products. In case the extended producer responsibility fees would compromise the accessibility, availability and affordability of essential products. Member States shall ensure that fee reductions are applied and may establish alternative sources to cover the costs of quaternary treatment operations.

Amendment 744 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 3 a (new)

3a. By 31 December 2030, the Commission shall adopt guidelines for implementing the EPR scheme, so that the mechanism will be in place and functional in every Member State 5 years before the deadline for quaternary treatment of urban wastewater applies.

Amendment 745 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 3 a (new)

3a. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts to supplement Annex III in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 27, in order to adapt the list to emerging or otherwise significant sources of micro-pollutants.

Amendment 746 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1

Member States shall ensure that producers referred to in paragraph 1 exercise their extended producer responsibility collectively by adhering to a producer responsibility organisation. Member States shall ensure that the producer responsibility organisations are controlled by a public body according to the rules set in Article 10 (3).

Amendment 747 #

Pascal CANFIN, Véronique TRILLET-LENOIR, Max ORVILLE

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1

Member States shall ensure that producers referred to in paragraph 1 exercise their extended producer responsibility collectively by adhering to a producer responsibility organisation and that the contribution of costs is done at EU level.

Amendment 748 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1

Member States shall ensure that producers referred to in paragraph 1 exercise their extended producer responsibility collectively by adhering to a producer responsibility organisation or that an established organisation enables these producers to fulfill their obligations.

Amendment 749 #

Danilo Oscar LANCINI, Silvia SARDONE, Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianna GANCIA, Aurélia BEIGNEUX, Gianantonio DA RE

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1

Member States shall establish national- level extended producer responsibility organisations and ensure that producers referred to in paragraph 1 exercise their extended producer responsibility collectively by adhering to athe national producer responsibility organisation.

Amendment 75 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 7

(7) During rainfall, storm water overflows and urban runoff represent a sizeable remaining source of pollution discharged into the environment. Those emissions are expected to increase due to the combined effects of urbanisation and progressive change of the rain regime linked with climate change. Solutions to reduce that source of pollution should be defined at local level taking into account the specific local conditions, while it would also be beneficial to have local and regional action plans covering multiple localities when they are all liable to be impacted by the same watercourses in circumstances of abundant precipitation and, implicitly, by urban runoff. They should be based on an integrated quantitative and qualitative water management in urban areas. Therefore, Member States should ensure that integrated urban wastewater management plans are established at local level for all agglomerations of 100 000 p.e. and above as those agglomerations are responsible for a significant share of the pollution emitted. Furthermore, integrated urban wastewater management plans should also be put in place for agglomeration of between 10 000 p.e. and 100 000 p.e. where storm water overflows or urban runoff poses a risk for the environment or public health.

Amendment 750 #

Javi LÓPEZ, César LUENA, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Estrella DURÁ FERRANDIS, Marcos ROS SEMPERE

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1

Member States shall ensure that producers referred to in paragraph 1 exercise their extended producer responsibility collectively by adhering to a producer responsibility organisation under the control of the competent public authority.

Amendment 751 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1

Member States shall ensure that producers referred to in paragraph 1 exercise their extended producer responsibility collectively by mandatorily adhering to a producer responsibility organisation.

Amendment 752 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point -a (new)

(-a) the producers referred to in paragraph 1 cover the extended producer responsibility fees from their profit margins instead of passing the costs on to the consumers, particularly in the case of medicinal products, which shall be affordable;

Amendment 753 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point a – introductory part

(a) the producers referred to in paragraph 1 are required to once every year provide the producer responsibility organisations and their controlling public body with the following:

Amendment 754 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point a – point i

(i) the annual quantities of the products listed in Annex III that they place on the market in the context of their professional activity, to enable the subsequent identification of analytical methods and wastewater treatment processes into which components of these products may permeate;

Amendment 755 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point a – point i

(i) the annual quantities of the products listed in Annex III that they place on the market, including the annual quantity of micro-pollutants contained in those products, in the context of their professional activity;

Amendment 756 #

Danilo Oscar LANCINI, Silvia SARDONE, Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianna GANCIA, Aurélia BEIGNEUX, Gianantonio DA RE

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point a – point i

(i) the annual quantities of the micro- pollutants in the products listed in Annex III that they place on the market in the context of their professional activity;

Amendment 757 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point a – point i

(i) the annual quantities of ~~the produc~~micro- pollutants listed in Annex III that they place on the market in the context of their professional activity;

Amendment 758 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point a – point i

(i) the annual quantities of the ~~products listed in Annex III~~substances that they place on the market in the context of their professional activity;

Amendment 759 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point a – point i

(i) the annual quantities of ~~the products listed in Annex III~~micro- pollutants in the products that they place on the market in the context of their professional activity;

Amendment 76 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 7

(7) During rainfall, storm water overflows and urban runoff represent a sizeable remaining source of pollution discharged into the environment. Those emissions are expected to increase due to the combined effects of urbanisation and progressive change of the rain regime linked with climate change. Solutions to reduce that source of pollution should be defined at local level taking into account the specific local conditions, including climatic ones. They should be based on an integrated quantitative and qualitative water management in urban areas. In addition, control at source should prevail as a first step to avoid pollution in urban runoff. Therefore, Member States should ensure that integrated urban wastewater management plans are established at local level for all agglomerations of 100 000 p.e. and above as those agglomerations are responsible for a significant share of the pollution emitted. Furthermore, integrated urban wastewater management plans should also be put in place for agglomeration of between 10 000 p.e. and 100 000 p.e. where storm water overflows or urban runoff poses a risk for the environment or public health.

Amendment 760 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point a – point i

(i) the annual quantities of the ~~products listed in Annex III~~substances identified according to paragraph 1 that they place on the market in the context of their professional activity;

Amendment 761 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point a – point i

(i) the annual quantities of the ~~produc~~micro- pollutants listed in Annex III that they place on the market in the context of their professional activity;

Amendment 762 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point a – point i

(i) the annual quantities of the ~~products listed in Annex III~~micro- pollutants that they place on the market in the context of their professional activity;

Amendment 763 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point a – point i

(i) the annual quantities of the ~~product~~substances listed in Annex III that they place on the market in the context of their professional activity;

Amendment 764 #

Danilo Oscar LANCINI, Silvia SARDONE, Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianna GANCIA, Aurélia BEIGNEUX, Gianantonio DA RE

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point a – point ii

~~(ii) information on the hazardouness of the products referred to in point (i) in the wastewaters at the end of their life;~~deleted

Amendment 765 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point a – point ii

(ii) information on the hazardousness of the ~~produc~~micro-pollutants referred to in point (i) in the wastewaters at the end of their life as defined by their hazardousness index in Annex III;

Amendment 766 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point a – point ii

(ii) information on the hazardousness of the products referred to in point (i) in the wastewaters at the end of their life, as defined by the hazardousness index in Annex III;

Amendment 767 #

Marek Paweł BALT, Mohammed CHAHIM, Sara CERDAS, Cyrus ENGERER, Heléne FRITZON

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point a – point ii

(ii) information on the hazardousness of the products referred to in point (i) in the wastewaters and their biodegradability at the end of their life;

Amendment 768 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point a – point ii

(ii) information on the hazardousness of the ~~produc~~micro-pollutants referred to in point (i) in the wastewaters at the end of their life;

Amendment 769 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point a – point ii

(ii) information on the hazardousness of the ~~produc~~micro-pollutants referred to in point (i) in the wastewaters at the end of their life;

Amendment 77 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 7

(7) During rainfall, storm water overflows and urban runoff represent a sizeable remaining source of pollution discharged into the environment. Those emissions are expected to increase due to the combined effects of urbanisation, the rate of which, according to current projections, should increase from the current approximately 75% to approximately 83.7% by 2050, and progressive changes of the rain regime linked with climate change. Solutions to reduce that source of pollution should be defined at local level taking into account the specific local conditions. They should be based on an integrated quantitative and qualitative water management in urban areas. Therefore, Member States should ensure that integrated urban wastewater management plans are established at local level for all agglomerations of 100 000 p.e. and above as those agglomerations are responsible for a significant share of the pollution emitted. Furthermore, integrated urban wastewater management plans should also be put in place for agglomeration of between 10 000 p.e. and 100 000 p.e. where storm water overflows or urban runoff poses a risk for the environment or public health.

Amendment 770 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point a – point ii

(ii) information on the hazardousness of the ~~product~~substances referred to in point (i) in the wastewaters at the end of their life;

Amendment 771 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point a – point ii

(ii) information on the hazardousness of the ~~produc~~micro-pollutants referred to in point (i) in the wastewaters ~~at the end of their life~~;

Amendment 772 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point a – point ii

(ii) information on the hazardousness ~~of the product~~and risks of the substances referred to in point (i) in the wastewaters at the end of their life;

Amendment 773 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point a – point ii a (new)

(iia) information about the way they have covered the extended producer responsibility fees in their value chain;

Amendment 774 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point a – point iii

~~(iii) when relevant, a list of products exonerated in accordance with paragraph 2;~~deleted

Amendment 775 #

Danilo Oscar LANCINI, Silvia SARDONE, Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianna GANCIA, Aurélia BEIGNEUX, Gianantonio DA RE

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point a – point iii

(iii) when relevant, a list of micro- pollutants in their products exonerated in accordance with paragraph 2;

Amendment 776 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point a – point iii

(iii) when relevant, a list of micro- pollutants in their products exonerated in accordance with paragraph 2;

Amendment 777 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point a – point iii

(iii) when relevant, a list of micro- pollutants in their products exonerated in accordance with paragraph 2;

Amendment 778 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point a – point iii

(iii) when relevant, a list of micro- pollutants in their products exonerated in accordance with paragraph 2;

Amendment 779 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point a – point iii

(iii) when relevant, a list of ~~product~~substances exonerated in accordance with paragraph 2;

Amendment 78 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 7

(7) During rainfall, storm water overflows and urban runoff represent a sizeable remaining source of pollution discharged into the environment. Those emissions are expected to increase due to the combined effects of urbanisation and progressive change of the rain regime linked with climate change. Solutions to reduce that source of pollution should be defined at local level taking into account the specific local conditions. They should be based on an integrated quantitative and qualitative water management in urban areas. Therefore, Member States should ensure that integrated urban wastewater management plans are established at local level for all agglomerations of 100 000 p.e. and above as those agglomerations are responsible for a significant share of the pollution emitted. Furthermore, integrated urban wastewater management plans should also be put in place for agglomeration of between 10 000 p.e. and 100 000 p.e. ~~where~~unless it can be demonstrated that storm water overflows or urban runoff does not poses a risk for the environment or public health.

Amendment 780 #

Danilo Oscar LANCINI, Silvia SARDONE, Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianna GANCIA, Aurélia BEIGNEUX, Gianantonio DA RE

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point a – point iii

(iii) when relevant, a list of ~~product~~substances exonerated in accordance with paragraph 2;

Amendment 781 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point a – point iii a (new)

(iiia) the annual sales value of the products identified according to the procedure set in Article 9(1) that they place on the market in the context of their professional activity;

Amendment 782 #

Danilo Oscar LANCINI, Silvia SARDONE, Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianna GANCIA, Aurélia BEIGNEUX, Gianantonio DA RE

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point b

(b) the producers referred to in paragraph 1 are required to contribute financially to the producer responsibility organisations in order to cover the costs as defined by Article 9(1), point (a), arising from their extended producer responsibility;

Amendment 783 #

Danilo Oscar LANCINI, Silvia SARDONE, Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianna GANCIA, Aurélia BEIGNEUX, Gianantonio DA RE

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point b

(b) the producers referred to in paragraph 1 are required to contribute financially to the producer responsibility organisations in order to cover the costs arising from their extended producer responsibility referred to in paragraph 1(a);

Amendment 784 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point c

(c) each producer’s contribution, as referred to in point (b), is transparently determined based on the relative quantities ~~and hazardouness in the wastewaters of the products~~in the wastewaters of the micro-pollutants in the products, corrected by their respective hazardousness index, and the annual sales value that are placed on the market;

Amendment 785 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point c

(c) each producer’s contribution, as referred to in point (b), is determined based on the relative quantities and ~~hazardouness~~ in the wastewaters of the micro-pollutants in the products that are placed on the market, corrective by their respective hazardousness index;

Amendment 786 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point c

(c) each producer’s contribution, as referred to in point (b), is determined based on the quantities and ~~hazardounes~~risks in the wastewaters of the ~~product~~substances that are placed on the market, as well as on the overriding public interest identified according to the procedure described in paragraph 1b, justifying polluter responsibility referred to in paragraph 1;

Amendment 787 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point c

(c) each producer’s contribution, as referred to in point (b), is determined based on the quantities and hazardousness in the wastewaters of the products that are placed on the market and the contribution calculation is done at EU level;

Amendment 788 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point c

(c) each producer’s contribution, as referred to in point (b), is determined based on the ~~quantities and hazardounes~~relative contribution to overall quantities in the wastewaters of the micro- pollutants contained in products that are placed on the market, corrected by their respective hazardousness index;

Amendment 789 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point c

(c) each producer’s contribution, as referred to in point (b), is determined based on the quantities and hazardousness in the wastewaters of the micro-pollutants contained in products that are placed on the market;

Amendment 79 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 7

(7) During rainfall, storm water overflows and urban runoff represent a sizeable remaining source of pollution discharged into the environment. Those emissions are expected to increase due to the combined effects of urbanisation and progressive change of the rain regime linked with climate change. Solutions to reduce that source of pollution should be defined at local level taking into account the specific local conditions. They should be based on an integrated quantitative and qualitative water management in urban areas. Therefore, Member States should ensure that integrated urban wastewater management plans are established at local level for all agglomerations of 100 000 p.e. and above ~~as those agglomerations are responsible for a significant share of the pollution emitted~~. Furthermore, integrated urban wastewater management plans should also be put in place for agglomeration of between 10 000 p.e. and 100 000 p.e. where storm water overflows or urban runoff poses a risk for the environment or public health. Aid will need to be provided to small agglomerations to help them get up to date, especially on the technical and engineering front.

Amendment 790 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point c

Amendment 791 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point c

(c) each producer’s contribution, as referred to in point (b), is determined based on the quantities and hazardousness in the wastewaters of the ~~product~~substances that are placed on the market;

Amendment 792 #

Marek Paweł BALT, Mohammed CHAHIM, Günther SIDL, Sara CERDAS, Tiemo WÖLKEN, Heléne FRITZON

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point d a (new)

(da) Member States shall ensure that the producer responsibility organisations are controlled by a public body according to the rules set in Article 10 (3).

Amendment 793 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point d a (new)

(da) associations representing wastewater treatment plant operators have observer status within the extended producer responsibility organisations.

Amendment 794 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 a (new)

The EPR scheme organisations shall agree on detailed rules of burden-sharing taking into account also other factors, such as amount of micro-pollutants in the product, profit margins and turnover of producers etc.

Amendment 795 #

Danilo Oscar LANCINI, Silvia SARDONE, Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianna GANCIA, Aurélia BEIGNEUX, Gianantonio DA RE

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 4 a (new)

4a. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts to establish detailed criteria on the modulation of each producer’s contribution to promote harmonised implementation across the Union, based on the quantities and hazardousness in the wastewaters of the active substance contained in products laid down in paragraph 4, point (c). Those delegated acts shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 27.

Amendment 796 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 4 a (new)

4a. Member States should ensure that costs of the operations for the quaternary treatment of urban waste water to remove micro-pollutants are subject to annual independent audits, including to assess the costs which shall be covered by the extended producer responsibility.

Amendment 797 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 5 – point a

(a) the roles and responsibilities of all relevant actors involved, including producers and polluters referred to in paragraph 1, producer responsibility organisations, private or public operators of urban wastewater treatment plants and local competent authorities, are clearly defined;

Amendment 798 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 5 – point a a (new)

(aa) the treatment plant operators can decide on their investment needs both independent of and uninfluenced by producer organisations;

Amendment 799 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 5 – point b a (new)

(ba) operators of urban wastewater treatment plants are consulted on the establishment of the abovementioned urban wastewater management objectives;

Amendment 80 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 7

(7) During rainfall, storm water overflows and urban runoff represent a sizeable remaining source of pollution discharged into the environment. Those emissions are expected to increase due to the combined effects of urbanisation and progressive change of the rain regime linked with climate change. Solutions to reduce that source of pollution should be defined at local and regional level taking into account the specific local conditions. They should be based on an integrated quantitative and qualitative water management in urban areas. Therefore, Member States should ensure that integrated urban wastewater management plans are established at local and regional level for all agglomerations of 100 000 p.e. and above as those agglomerations are responsible for a significant share of the pollution emitted. Furthermore, integrated urban wastewater management plans should also be put in place for agglomeration of between 10 000 p.e. and 100 000 p.e. where storm water overflows or urban runoff poses a risk for the environment or public health.

Amendment 800 #

Marek Paweł BALT, Mohammed CHAHIM, Sara CERDAS, Cyrus ENGERER, Tiemo WÖLKEN

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 5 – point c a (new)

(ca) the financial contribution of the producers is earmarked for the costs mentioned in paragraph 1 and the treatment plant operators can access the funds according to their investment cycles and needs.

Amendment 801 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 5 – point c a (new)

Amendment 802 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 5 – point c a (new)

(ca) associations representing urban waste water treatment operators shall have an observer status at the established EPR scheme organisations.

Amendment 803 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 5 a (new)

5a. Member States shall ensure that the requirements for the extended producer responsibility and extended producer responsibility organisations set under the Articles 9 and 10 are met before the implementation of the requirements for quaternary treatment set under Articles 8 (1), (4) and (5) starts.

Amendment 804 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 5 a (new)

5a. The Commission shall provide guidance on the specifications of the key elements of the extended producer responsibility schemes referred to in paragraph 1, second subparagraph.

Amendment 805 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 5 b (new)

5b. No later than two years after the entry into force of this directive, the Commission should publish a guidance to help Member States set up the extended producer responsibility scheme, ensuring minimum harmonisation across Member States. The Commission shall also facilitate the exchange of best practices among Member States on the establishment of this new extended producer responsibility scheme.

Amendment 806 #

Danilo Oscar LANCINI, Silvia SARDONE, Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianna GANCIA, Aurélia BEIGNEUX, Gianantonio DA RE

Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

1. Member States shall take the necessary measures to ensure that any producer responsibility organisation established under Article 9(4) is operational by [the last day of the twenty- third month after the date of entry into force of this Directive]. In addition, Member States shall take the necessary measures to ensure that any such producer responsibility organisation:

Amendment 807 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

1. Member States shall take the necessary measures to ensure that any producer responsibility organisation established under Article 9(4):

Amendment 808 #

Danilo Oscar LANCINI, Silvia SARDONE, Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianna GANCIA, Aurélia BEIGNEUX, Gianantonio DA RE

Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point a

~~(a) has a clearly defined geographical coverage coherent with the requirements set out in Article 8;~~deleted

Amendment 809 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point a

~~(a) has a clearly defined geographical coverage coherent with the requirements set out in Article 8;~~deleted

Amendment 81 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 8

(8) In order to ensure that the integrated urban wastewater management plans are cost-effective, it is important that they are based on best practices in advanced urban areas, taking also into account the availability of digital tools. Therefore, the measures to be considered should be based on a thorough analysis of the local conditions and should favour a preventive approach aiming at limiting the collection of unpolluted rain waters and optimising the use of existing infrastructures. With a preference for ‘green’ and "blue" developments and investments, new grey infrastructures should only be envisaged where absolutely necessary. In order to protect the environment, in particular the coastal and marine environment, and public health, including the protection of surface, ground and drinking water, from being adversely affected by the discharge of insufficiently treated urban wastewater, secondary treatment should be applied to all discharges of urban wastewater from agglomerations of 1 000 p.e. and above. Tertiary treatment should be applied to all discharges of urban wastewater into surface water used as a source for drinking water production.

Amendment 810 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)

(ba) has sufficient independent public oversight in all its procedures, meetings and communication;

Amendment 811 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point c – introductory part

Amendment 812 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point c – point ii

(ii) the financial contributions paid by producers and polluters referred to in Article 9(1);

Amendment 813 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point c – point iii

(iii) the activities that it undertakes ~~every year~~, including clear information on how its financial means are used.

Amendment 814 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 1 a (new)

1a. Member States shall take the necessary measures to inform consumers about waste prevention measures, take- back and collection systems, and the impact of inappropriate means of waste disposal of the products listed in Annex III on the collection, treatment, and discharge of wastewater.

Amendment 815 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 1 a (new)

1a. Member States shall ensure that producer responsibility organisations established under Article 9(4) are implemented by [the last day of the twenty-fourth month after the date of entry into force of this Directive].

Amendment 816 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2

2. Member States shall establish an adequate monitoring and enforcement framework to ensure that producer responsibility organisations fulfill their obligations in a transparent manner, that the financial means of producer responsibility organisations are properly used, that any investment in the wastewater treatment plants is made independently and uninfluenced by the producer organisations and that all actors having extended producer responsibility report reliable data to the competent authorities and, when requested, to the producer responsibility organisations. The competent authorities shall communicate and exchange the necessary data with other competent authorities on a regular basis, at least every 6 months, in order to fulfil the requirements.

Amendment 817 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2

Amendment 818 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2

Amendment 819 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 3

3. Where, in the territory of a Member State, there are multiple producer responsibility organisations, the Member State concerned shall appoint at least one body independent of private interests or entrust a public authority to oversee the implementation.deleted

Amendment 82 #

Danilo Oscar LANCINI, Silvia SARDONE, Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianna GANCIA

Proposal for a directive
Recital 8

(8) In order to ensure that the integrated urban wastewater management plans are cost-effective, it is important that they are based on best practices in advanced urban areas and that they take into account the constant change in the chemical composition of wastewaters resulting from the appearance of new products on the market, which necessitates appropriate measures for the identification and elimination of such products from wastewaters. Therefore, the measures to be considered should be based on a thorough analysis of the local conditions and should favour a preventive approach aiming at limiting the collection of unpolluted rain waters and optimising the use of existing infrastructures. With a preference for ‘green’ developments, new grey infrastructures should only be envisaged where absolutely necessary. In order to protect the environment, in particular the coastal and marine environment, and public health from being adversely affected by the discharge of insufficiently treated urban wastewater, secondary treatment should be applied to all discharges of urban wastewater from agglomerations of 1 000 p.e. and above.

Amendment 820 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 3

Amendment 821 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 3

3. ~~Where, in the territory of a Member State, there are multiple producer responsibility organisations, the Member State concerned shall appoint at least one body independent of private interests or~~Member States shall entrust a public authority to oversee the implementation.

Amendment 822 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 3

3. Where, in the territory of a Member State, there are multiple producer responsibility organisations, the Member State concerned shall ~~appoint at least one body independent of private interests or~~ entrust a public authority to oversee the implementation.

Amendment 823 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 4 – introductory part

4. Member State shall ensure that the producers established on the territory of another Member State or in a third country and placing products on its market appoint a legal or natural person established on its territory as an authorised representative for the purposes of fulfilling the extended producer responsibility obligations on its territory:

Amendment 824 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 4 – introductory part

4. Member State shall ensure that the producers established on the territory of another Member State or in a third country and placing products on its market:

Amendment 825 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 4 – introductory part

4. Member State shall ensure that the producers established on the territory of another Member State or in a third country and placing products on its market:

Amendment 826 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 4 – point a

~~(a) appoint a legal or natural person established on its territory as an authorised representative for the purposes of fulfilling the extended producer responsibility obligations on its territory; or~~deleted

Amendment 827 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 4 – point b

~~(b) take equivalent measures to point (a).~~deleted

Amendment 828 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 4 – point b

~~(b) take equivalent measures to point (a).~~deleted

Amendment 829 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 5

5. Member States shall ensure a regular dialogue between relevant stakeholders involved in the implementation of extended producer and polluter responsibility, including producers and distributors, producer responsibility organisations, private or public operators of urban wastewater treatment plants local authorities and civil society organisations. This dialogue shall particularly contribute to the identification and implementation of measures to make the extended producer and polluter responsibility as economically efficient as possible, such as measures to reduce the micro-pollutant pressure on wastewater, as well as the choice of the most adequate technology in quaternary treatment.

Amendment 83 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 8

(8) In order to ensure that the integrated urban wastewater management plans are cost-effective, it is important that they are based on best practices in advanced urban areas taking into account the availability of digital tools. Therefore, the measures to be considered should be based on a thorough analysis of the local conditions and should favour a preventive approach aiming at limiting the collection of unpolluted rain waters ~~and~~, optimising the use of existing infrastructures to generate energy savings and contribute to emission reduction. With a preference for ‘green~~’ develop~~ and blue developments and investments, new grey infrastructures should only be envisaged where absolutely necessary. In order to protect the environment, in particular the coastal and marine environment, and public health from being adversely affected by the discharge of insufficiently treated urban wastewater, secondary treatment should be applied to all discharges of urban wastewater from agglomerations of 1 000 p.e. and above.

Amendment 830 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 5

5. Member States shall ensure a regular dialogue between relevant stakeholders involved in the implementation of ~~extended producer responsibility~~the polluter pays principle, including producers and distributors, producer responsibility organisations, private or public operators of urban wastewater treatment plants local authorities and civil society organisations. This dialogue shall cover the topic of technology used in the quaternary system.

Amendment 831 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – title

Energy neutrality and reduction in greenhouse gas emissions of urban wastewater treatment plants and collecting systems

Amendment 832 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – title

Energy neutrality of urban wastewater treatment plants and collecting systems

Amendment 833 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

1. Member States shall ensure that energy audits of urban wastewater treatment plants and collecting systems are carried out every four years. Those audits shall be carried out in accordance with Article 811 of Directive ~~2012/27/EU and include~~(...) on energy efficiency (recast) and include an identification of energy efficiency measures to decrease energy consumption in line with the energy efficiency first principle and an identification of the potential for cost-effective use or production of renewable energy~~, with a~~. A particular focus ~~to identify and utilise the potential for biogas production, while reducing methane emissions~~should be on the recovery and use of waste heat, onsite or via a district energy system and to identify and utilise the potential for biogas production, while reducing methane and nitrous oxide emissions. The audits shall result in a concrete and feasible action plan. The first audits shall be carried out:

Amendment 834 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

1. Member States shall ensure that 1. energy audits of urban wastewater treatment plants and collecting systems are carried out every four years and are accompanied by an action plan that outlines a series of measures to be implemented by the plants to decrease their energy consumption. Those audits shall be carried out in accordance with Article 8 of Directive 2012/27/EU and, using appropriate digital instruments, include an identification of the potential for ~~cost-effective use or production of renewable energy, with a particular focus to identify and utilise the potential for biogas production, while reducing methan~~reduction of energy consumption in accordance with the energy efficiency first principle, cost-effective recovery and use of waste heat either onsite or via a district system or production of renewable energy, with a particular focus to identify and utilise the potential for biogas production. The audits shall verify the program for mandatory monitoring of greenhouse gases pursuant to Article 21(1), point (d), and identify potential improvements to reduce methane and nitrous oxide emissions. The first audits shall be carried out:

Amendment 835 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

1. Member States shall ensure that energy audits of urban wastewater treatment plants and collecting systems are carried out every four years accompanied by an action plan laying down a set of measures to be implemented by the plants in order to reduce their energy consumption. Those audits shall be carried out in accordance with Article 8 of Directive 2012/27/EU and include an identification of the potential for ~~cost-effective use~~reduction of energy consumption in line with the "energy efficiency first" principle, recovery and use of waste heat onsite or via a district energy system, or production of renewable energy, with a particular focus to identify and utilise the potential for biogas production, while reducing ~~methane~~process gas emissions. The first audits shall be carried out:

Amendment 836 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

1. Member States shall ensure that energy audits of urban wastewater treatment plants and collecting systems are carried out every four years. Unless demonstrated that the plants have reached their maximal energy efficiency in accordance with article 11 or any stricter national targets, these audits should be accompanied by an action plan laying down a set of measures to be taken by the plants in order to reduce their energy consumption. Those audits shall be carried out in accordance with Article 8 of Directive 2012/27/EU and include an identification of the potential for cost- effective use or production of renewable energy, with a particular focus to identify and utilise the potential for biogas production, while reducing ~~methane~~process gas emissions. The first audits shall be carried out:

Amendment 837 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

1. Member States shall ensure that energy audits of urban wastewater treatment plants and collecting systems are carried out every four years. Those energy audits should be accompanied by an action plan with concrete implementation recommendations. Those audits shall be carried out in accordance with Article 8 of Directive 2012/27/EU and include an identification of the potential for cost- effective use or, reduction of energy consumption, recovery and use of waste heat onsite or via a district energy system and production of renewable energy, with a particular focus to identify and utilise the potential for biogas production~~, while~~ and other energy production, while identifying potential improvements in order to reduc~~ing~~e methane and nitrous oxide emissions. The first audits shall be carried out:

Amendment 838 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

1. Member States shall ensure that energy audits of urban wastewater treatment plants and collecting systems are carried out every four years. Those audits shall be carried out in accordance with Article 8 of Directive 2012/27/EU and include an identification of the potential for cost-effective use or production of renewable energy, with a particular focus to identify and utilise the potential for biogas production, while reducing methane emissions. The common methodology to carry out the audit shall be proposed by the Commission via delegated act, no later than one year after entry into force of this Directive. The first audits shall be carried out:

Amendment 839 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

1. Member States shall ensure that energy audits of urban wastewater treatment plants and collecting systems are carried out every four years accompanied by an action plan laying down a set of measures to be taken by the plants in order to reduce their energy consumption. Those audits shall be carried out in accordance with Article 8 of Directive 2012/27/EU and include an identification of the potential for cost-effective use or production of renewable energy, with a particular focus to identify and utilise the potential for biogas production, while reducing ~~methane~~process gas emissions. The first audits shall be carried out:

Amendment 84 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 8

(8) In order to ensure that the integrated urban wastewater management plans are cost-effective, it is important that they are based on best practices in advanced urban areas taking into account the availability of digital tools. Therefore, the measures to be considered should be based on a thorough analysis of the local conditions and should favour a preventive approach aiming at limiting the collection of unpolluted rain waters and optimising the use of existing infrastructures. With a preference for ‘green’ developments, new grey infrastructures should only be envisaged where absolutely necessary. In order to protect the environment, in particular the coastal and marine environment, and public health, including the protection of the sources of drinking water production, from being adversely affected by the discharge of insufficiently treated urban wastewater, secondary treatment should be applied to all discharges of urban wastewater from agglomerations of 1 000 p.e. and above.

Amendment 840 #

Marek Paweł BALT, Mohammed CHAHIM, Günther SIDL, Sara CERDAS, Tiemo WÖLKEN, Heléne FRITZON

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

1. Member States shall ensure that energy audits of urban wastewater treatment plants and collecting systems are carried out every four years. Those audits shall be carried out in accordance with Article 8 of Directive 2012/27/EU and include an identification of the potential for cost-effective use or production of renewable energy, with a particular focus to identify and utilise the potential for ~~biogas~~sewage production, while reducing methane and nitrous oxide emissions. The first audits shall be carried out:

Amendment 841 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point a

(a) by ~~31 December 2025~~[the first day of the twenty- fourth month after the date of entry into force of this Directive] for urban wastewater treatment plants treating a load of 100 000 p.e. and above and the collecting systems connected to them;

Amendment 842 #

Danilo Oscar LANCINI, Silvia SARDONE, Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianna GANCIA, Aurélia BEIGNEUX, Gianantonio DA RE

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point a

(a) ~~by 31 December 2025~~within 24 months after the entry into force of this Directive for urban wastewater treatment plants treating a load of 100 000 p.e. and above and the collecting systems connected to them;

Amendment 843 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point a

(a) by 31 December 20235 for urban wastewater treatment plants treating a load of 100 000 p.e. and above and the collecting systems connected to them;

Amendment 844 #

Christian DOLESCHAL, Christine SCHNEIDER, Jens GIESEKE, Norbert LINS, Angelika NIEBLER, Sabine VERHEYEN

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point a

(a) by 31 December 202530 for urban wastewater treatment plants treating a load of 100 000 p.e. and above and the collecting systems connected to them;

Amendment 845 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point a

(a) by 31 December 20325 for urban wastewater treatment plants treating a load of 100 000 p.e. and above and the collecting systems connected to them;

Amendment 846 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point a

(a) by 31 December 202530 for urban wastewater treatment plants treating a load of 100 000 p.e. and above and the collecting systems connected to them;

Amendment 847 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point a

(a) by 31 December 202530 for urban wastewater treatment plants treating a load of 100 000 p.e. and above and the collecting systems connected to them;

Amendment 848 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point a

(a) by 31 December 20257 for urban wastewater treatment plants treating a load of 100 000 p.e. and above and the collecting systems connected to them;

Amendment 849 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point a

(a) by 31 December 202530 for urban wastewater treatment plants treating a load of 100 000 p.e. and above and the collecting systems connected to them;

Amendment 85 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 8

(8) In order to ensure that the integrated urban wastewater management plans are cost-effective, it is important that they are based on best practices in advanced urban areas. Therefore, the measures to be considered should be based on a thorough analysis of the local conditions and should favour a preventive approach aiming at limiting the collection of unpolluted rain waters and optimising the use of existing infrastructures. With a preference for ‘green’ developments with a nomenclature that is as effective as grey infrastructures, new grey infrastructures should only be envisaged where absolutely necessary. In order to protect the environment, in particular the coastal and marine environment, and public health from being adversely affected by the discharge of insufficiently treated urban wastewater, secondary treatment should be applied to all discharges of urban wastewater from agglomerations of 1 000 p.e. and above.

Amendment 850 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point a

(a) by 31 December 202530 for urban wastewater treatment plants treating a load of 100 000 p.e. and above and the collecting systems connected to them;

Amendment 851 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point b

(b) by ~~31 December 2030~~[the first day of the eighty- fourth month after the date of entry into force of this Directive] for urban wastewater treatment plants treating a load of between 10 000 p.e. and 100 000 p.e. and the collecting systems connected to them.

Amendment 852 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point b

(b) ~~by 31 December 2030~~within 24 months after the entry into force of this Directive for urban wastewater treatment plants treating a load of between 10 000 p.e. and 100 000 p.e. and the collecting systems connected to them.

Amendment 853 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point b

(b) by 31 December 20307 for urban wastewater treatment plants treating a load of between 10 000 p.e. and 100 000 p.e. and the collecting systems connected to them.

Amendment 854 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point b

(b) by 31 December 20302 for urban wastewater treatment plants treating a load of between 10 000 p.e. and 100 000 p.e. and the collecting systems connected to them.

Amendment 855 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point b

(b) by 31 December 20305 for urban wastewater treatment plants treating a load of between 10 000 p.e. and 100 000 p.e. and the collecting systems connected to them.

Amendment 856 #

Christian DOLESCHAL, Christine SCHNEIDER, Jens GIESEKE, Norbert LINS, Angelika NIEBLER, Sabine VERHEYEN

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point b

(b) by 31 December 203028 for urban wastewater treatment plants treating a load of between 10 000 p.e. and 100 000 p.e. and the collecting systems connected to them.

Amendment 857 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point b

(b) by 31 December 20305 for urban wastewater treatment plants treating a load of between 10 000 p.e. and 100 000 p.e. and the collecting systems connected to them.

Amendment 858 #

Danilo Oscar LANCINI, Silvia SARDONE, Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianna GANCIA, Aurélia BEIGNEUX, Gianantonio DA RE

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point b

(b) by 31 December 20305 for urban wastewater treatment plants treating a load of between 10 000 p.e. and 100 000 p.e. and the collecting systems connected to them.

Amendment 859 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point b

(b) by 31 December 20340 for urban wastewater treatment plants treating a load of between 10 000 p.e. and 100 000 p.e. and the collecting systems connected to them.

Amendment 86 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 8

(8) In order to ensure that the integrated urban wastewater management plans are cost-effective, it is important that they are based on best practices in advanced urban areas. Therefore, the measures to be considered should be based on a thorough analysis of the local conditions and should favour a preventive approach aiming at limiting the collection of unpolluted rain waters and optimising the use of existing infrastructures. With a preference for ‘green’ developments, new grey infrastructures should only be envisaged where absolutely necessary. In order to protect the environment, in particular the coastal and marine environment, and public health from being adversely affected by the discharge of insufficiently treated urban wastewater, secondary treatment should be applied to all discharges of urban wastewater from agglomerations of 12 000 p.e. and above.

Amendment 860 #

Marek Paweł BALT, Sara CERDAS

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point b

(b) by 31 December 20305 for urban wastewater treatment plants treating a load of between 10 000 p.e. and 100 000 p.e. and the collecting systems connected to them.

Amendment 861 #

Tiemo WÖLKEN

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

2. Member States shall ensure that the total annual electric and heat energy from renewable sources, as defined in Article 2(1) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001, ~~produc~~generated at national level by urban wastewater treatment plants on site or up to 15-km distance to the plant treating a load of 10 000 p.e. and above by their owners or operators, is equivalent to at least:

Amendment 862 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

2. Member States shall ensure that the total annual electric and heat energy from renewable sources, as defined in Article 2(1) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001, ~~produc~~generated at national level by urban wastewater treatment plants on site or up to 30-km distance to the plant treating a load of 10 000 p.e. and above by their owners or operators, is equivalent to at least:

Amendment 863 #

Heléne FRITZON

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

2. Member States shall ensure that the total annual energy from renewable sources, as defined in Article 2(1) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001, produced at national level byon- or off-site by resources from urban wastewater treatment plants treating a load of 10 000 p.e. and above and independently if it is used on- or off- site the urban wastewater treatment plant, or bought from external sources, is equivalent to at least:

Amendment 864 #

Deirdre CLUNE, Dolors MONTSERRAT, Adam JARUBAS, Marian-Jean MARINESCU, Ljudmila NOVAK, Jessica POLFJÄRD, Massimiliano SALINI, Radan KANEV, Colm MARKEY, Seán KELLY, Christophe HANSEN, Pernille WEISS

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

2. Member States shall ensure that the total annual energy from renewable sources, as defined in Article 2(1) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001, ~~produc~~generated at national level on- or off-site by urban wastewater treatment plants treating a load of 10 000 p.e. and above by their owners or their operators, or bought from external sources, is equivalent to at least:

Amendment 865 #

Christian DOLESCHAL, Christine SCHNEIDER, Jens GIESEKE, Norbert LINS, Angelika NIEBLER, Sabine VERHEYEN

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

Amendment 866 #

Danilo Oscar LANCINI, Silvia SARDONE, Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianna GANCIA, Aurélia BEIGNEUX, Gianantonio DA RE

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

2. Member States shall ensure that the total annual energy from renewable sources, as defined in Article 2(1) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001, ~~produc~~generated at national level byon- and off-site urban wastewater treatment plants treating a load of 10 000 p.e. and above by their owners or their operators, or bought from external sources, is equivalent to at least:

Amendment 867 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

2. Member States shall ensure that the total annual energy from renewable sources, as defined in Article 2(1) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001, ~~produc~~generated at national level byon- or off-site urban wastewater treatment plants treating a load of 10 000 p.e. and above by their owners or their operators, or bought from external sources, is equivalent to at least:

Amendment 868 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

2. Member States shall ensure that the total annual energy from renewable sources, as defined in Article 2(1) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001, ~~produc~~generated at national level byon- or off-site urban wastewater treatment plants treating a load of 10 000 p.e. and above by their owners or their operators, or bought from external sources, is equivalent to at least:

Amendment 869 #

Javi LÓPEZ, César LUENA, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Estrella DURÁ FERRANDIS, Marcos ROS SEMPERE

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

2. Member States shall ensure that the total annual energy from renewable sources, as defined in Article 2(1) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001, produced from the wastewater and sludge on-site or off- site at national level by urban wastewater treatment plants treating a load of 10 000 p.e. and above is equivalent to at least:

Amendment 87 #

Deirdre CLUNE, Dolors MONTSERRAT, Adam JARUBAS, Marian-Jean MARINESCU, Ljudmila NOVAK, Jessica POLFJÄRD, Massimiliano SALINI, Radan KANEV, Colm MARKEY, Seán KELLY, Pernille WEISS

Proposal for a directive
Recital 8

(8) In order to ensure that the integrated urban wastewater management plans are cost-effective, it is important that they are based on best practices in advanced urban areas. Therefore, the measures to be considered should be based on a thorough analysis of the local conditions and should favour a preventive approach aiming at limiting the collection of unpolluted rain waters and optimising the use of existing infrastructures. With a preference for ‘green’ developments, new grey infrastructures should only be envisaged where absolutely necessary. In order to protect the environment, in particular the coastal and marine environment, and public health from being adversely affected by the discharge of insufficiently treated urban wastewater, secondary treatment should be applied to all discharges of urban wastewater from agglomerations of 1 0500 p.e. and above.

Amendment 870 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

2. Member States shall ensure that the total annual energy from renewable sources, as defined in Article 2(1) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001, produced at national level on- or off-site, or bought from external sources, by urban wastewater treatment plants treating a load of 10 000 p.e. and above is equivalent to at least:

Amendment 871 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

2. Member States shall ensure that the total annual energy from renewable sources, as defined in Article 2(1) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001, produced at national level on- or nearby off-site by urban wastewater treatment plants treating a load of 10 000 p.e. and above is equivalent to at least:

Amendment 872 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

2. Member States shall ensure that the total annual energy from renewable sources, as defined in Article 2(1) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001, produced at national level by urban wastewater treatment plants, on- or off site, treating a load of 10 000 p.e. and above is equivalent to at least:

Amendment 873 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

2. Member States shall ensure that the total annual energy from renewable sources, as defined in Article 2(1) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001, produced at national level by urban wastewater treatment plants or harvested from the associated collection system treating a load of 10 000 p.e. and above is equivalent to at least:

Amendment 874 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

2. Member States shall ensure that the total annual electric and heat energy from renewable sources, as defined in Article 2(1) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001, produced at national level by urban wastewater treatment plants treating a load of 10 000 p.e. and above is equivalent to at least:

Amendment 875 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

2. Member States shall ensure that the total annual energy from renewable sources, as defined in Article 2(1) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001, ~~produc~~used at national level by urban wastewater treatment plants treating a load of 10 000 p.e. and above is equivalent to at least:

Amendment 876 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

Amendment 877 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) 50 % of the total annual energy used by such plants ~~by 31 December 2030~~within 5 years after entry into force of this Directive;

Amendment 878 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) 50 % of the total annual energy used by such plants and the collecting systems connected to them by 31 December 2030;

Amendment 879 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) 50 % of the total annual energy used by such plants and their collecting systems by 31 December 2030;

Amendment 88 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 8

(8) In order to ensure that the integrated urban wastewater management plans are cost-effective, it is important that they are based on best practices in advanced urban areas. Therefore, the measures to be considered should be based on a thorough analysis of the local conditions and should favour a preventive approach aiming at limiting the collection of unpolluted rain waters and optimising the use of existing infrastructures. With a preference for ‘green’ developments, new grey infrastructures should only be envisaged where absolutely necessary. In order to protect the environment, in particular the coastal and marine environment, and public health from being adversely affected by the discharge of insufficiently treated urban wastewater, secondary treatment should be applied to all discharges of urban wastewater from agglomerations of 12 000 p.e. and above.

Amendment 880 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) 50 % of the total annual energy used by such plants and their collecting systems by 31 December 2030;

Amendment 881 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) 50 % of the total annual energy used by such plants and their collecting systems by 31 December 2030;

Amendment 882 #

Danilo Oscar LANCINI, Silvia SARDONE, Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianna GANCIA, Aurélia BEIGNEUX, Gianantonio DA RE

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) 50 % of the total annual energy ~~used by~~demand of such plants by 31 December 20340;

Amendment 883 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) 50 % of the total annual energy ~~used by~~demand of such plants by 31 December 20340;

Amendment 884 #

Christian DOLESCHAL, Christine SCHNEIDER, Jens GIESEKE, Norbert LINS, Angelika NIEBLER, Sabine VERHEYEN

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) 50 % of the total annual energy used by such plants by 31 December 20307;

Amendment 885 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) 50 % of the total annual energy used by such plants by 31 December 20307;

Amendment 886 #

Javi LÓPEZ, César LUENA, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Estrella DURÁ FERRANDIS, Marcos ROS SEMPERE

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) 50 % of the total annual energy used by such plants by 31 December 20303;

Amendment 887 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) 50 % of the total annual energy used by such plants by 31 December 20340;

Amendment 888 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) 750 % of the total annual energy used by such plants by 31 December 2030;

Amendment 889 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) 50 % of the total annual energy ~~used by~~demand of such plants by 31 December 20340;

Amendment 89 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 8

(8) In order to ensure that the integrated urban wastewater management plans are cost-effective, it is important that they are based on best practices in advanced urban areas. Therefore, the measures to be considered should be based on a thorough analysis of the local conditions and should favour a preventive approach aiming at limiting the collection of unpolluted rain waters and optimising the use of existing infrastructures. With a preference for ‘green’ developments, new grey infrastructures should only be envisaged where absolutely necessary. In order to protect the environment, in particular the coastal and marine environment, and public health from being adversely affected by the discharge of insufficiently treated urban wastewater, secondary treatment should be applied to all discharges of urban wastewater from agglomerations of ~~1 0~~500 p.e. and above.

Amendment 890 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point b

~~(b) 75 % of the total annual energy used by such plants by 31 December 2035;~~deleted

Amendment 891 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) 75 % of the total annual energy used by such plants ~~by 31 December 2035~~within 10 years after entry into force of this Directive;

Amendment 892 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) 75 % of the total annual energy used by such plants and their collecting systems by 31 December 2035;

Amendment 893 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) 75 % of the total annual energy used by such plants and their collecting systems by 31 December 2035;

Amendment 894 #

Danilo Oscar LANCINI, Silvia SARDONE, Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianna GANCIA, Aurélia BEIGNEUX, Gianantonio DA RE

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) 75 % of the total annual energy used by such plants and their collecting systems by 31 December 2035;

Amendment 895 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) 75 % of the total annual energy ~~used by~~demand of such plants by 31 December 20345;

Amendment 896 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) 75 % of the total annual energy ~~used by~~demand of such plants by 31 December 20345;

Amendment 897 #

Javi LÓPEZ, César LUENA, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Estrella DURÁ FERRANDIS, Marcos ROS SEMPERE

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) 75100 % of the total annual energy used by such plants by 31 December 2035;

Amendment 898 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) 75 % of the total annual energy used by such plants by 31 December 20359;

Amendment 899 #

Christian DOLESCHAL, Christine SCHNEIDER, Jens GIESEKE, Norbert LINS, Angelika NIEBLER, Sabine VERHEYEN

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) 75 % of the total annual energy used by such plants by 31 December 203542;

Amendment 90 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 8 a (new)

(8a) This directive should also take into account the specific situation of coastal areas and littorals, which face the consequences of the possibly cumulative effects of meteorological phenomena, high tides and seasonal demographic pressure. These cumulative effects, which cause overflows in wastewater treatment plants, have a negative impact on the environment and on health by increasing pollution. Wastewater management in these areas must be appropriately addressed, including regular monitoring of wastewater system maintenance.

Amendment 900 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) 75 % of the total annual energy used by such plants by 31 December 203542;

Amendment 901 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) 75 % of the total annual energy used by such plants by 31 December 20345;

Amendment 902 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) 75 % of the total annual energy ~~used by~~demand of such plants by 31 December 20345;

Amendment 903 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point c

~~(c) 100 % of the total annual energy used by such plants by 31 December 2040.~~deleted

Amendment 904 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point c

(c) 100 % of the total annual energy used by such plants ~~by 31 December 2040~~within 15 years after entry into force of this Directive.

Amendment 905 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point c

(c) 100 % of the total annual energy used by such plants and the collecting systems connected to them by 31 December 204035.

Amendment 906 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point c

Amendment 907 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point c

Amendment 908 #

Danilo Oscar LANCINI, Silvia SARDONE, Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianna GANCIA, Aurélia BEIGNEUX, Gianantonio DA RE

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point c

Amendment 909 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point c

Amendment 91 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 9

(9) The evaluation showed that significant reductions of nitrogen and phosphorus emissions were achieved through the implementation of Directive 91/271/EEC. Nevertheless, urban wastewater treatment plants remain, according to the evaluation, an important pathway of those pollutants into the environment, directly leading to eutrophication of water bodies and seas in the Union. Part of this pollution can be avoided as technological progress and best practices in place show that emission limit values established under Directive 91/271/EEC for nitrogen and phosphorus are outdated and should be strengthened. Tertiary treatment should be systematically imposed to all urban wastewater treatment plants of 100 000 p.e. and above, as such plants represent an important remaining source of nitrogen and phosphorus discharge. A calendar for carrying out this tertiary treatment will need to be drawn up, giving the agglomerations enough time to fulfil the requirements.

Amendment 910 #

Javi LÓPEZ, César LUENA, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Estrella DURÁ FERRANDIS, Marcos ROS SEMPERE

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point c

Amendment 911 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point c

Amendment 912 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point c

Amendment 913 #

Christian DOLESCHAL, Christine SCHNEIDER, Jens GIESEKE, Norbert LINS, Angelika NIEBLER, Sabine VERHEYEN

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point c

Amendment 914 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point c

Amendment 915 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point c

Amendment 916 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 (new)

Member States shall ensure that the national level targets referred to in paragraph 2 are not directly transferred to every individual urban wastewater treatment plant operator, to ensure that required on-site investments are proportional and within limits of cost- effective and technically feasible measures identified by audits required under paragraph 1, for example by allowing off-site production of energy from renewable sources or by purchases of energy from renewable sources from external sources through power purchase agreements.

Amendment 917 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)

(ca) Efforts aimed at achieving energy neutrality shall not lead to an increase of methane and nitrous oxide emissions.

Amendment 918 #

Marek Paweł BALT, Mohammed CHAHIM, Sara CERDAS, Tiemo WÖLKEN

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 2 a (new)

2a. Referring to the targets set in paragraph 2, the total annual energy from renewable sources shall be be taken into account regarding the UWWTP energy neutrality, respective of its origin like: - own operation or own power plant - biogas, solar or wind energy, hydraulic energy - thermal energy extracted from wastewater streams inside or outside the UWWTP - heat and electricity recovered from sewage sludge outside UWWTPs - renewable energy purchased externally

Amendment 919 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 2 a (new)

2a. Member States shall facilitate approval procedures for the development of renewable production for use by wastewater treatment plants in accordance with Directive (EU) 2018/2001.

Amendment 92 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 9

Amendment 920 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 2 a (new)

2a. Renewable energy produced by water operators and fed back into the grid or sold to other industries shall be taken into account with regard to the objectives referred to in paragraph 2.

Amendment 921 #

Danilo Oscar LANCINI, Silvia SARDONE, Matteo ADINOLFI, Rosanna CONTE, Gianna GANCIA, Aurélia BEIGNEUX, Gianantonio DA RE

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 2 a (new)

2a. Member States shall encourage the implementation of innovative nature- based solutions to achieve this objective of energy neutrality, such as constructed wetlands.

Amendment 922 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 2 a (new)

2a. The renewable energy above will be considered for the energy neutrality balance irrespective of whether it is used on or off-site urban wastewater treatment plants.

Amendment 923 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 2 a (new)

2a. The renewable energy above will be considered for the energy neutrality balance respective of whether it is used on- or off-site urban wastewater treatment plants.

Amendment 924 #

Marek Paweł BALT, Sara CERDAS, Cyrus ENGERER, Tiemo WÖLKEN, Heléne FRITZON

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 2 b (new)

2b. Member States shall ensure that the energy audits as referred to in paragraph (1) of this Article are accompanied by an action plan laying down a set of measures on reducing energy consumption using best available technologies and practices in a cost- effective way, and providing for an independent review of this action plan every four years.

Amendment 925 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 2 b (new)

2b. Member States shall facilitate approval procedures for the development of renewable production for use by wastewater treatment plants in accordance with Directive (EU) 2018/2001.

Amendment 926 #

Marek Paweł BALT, Mohammed CHAHIM, Günther SIDL, Sara CERDAS, Cyrus ENGERER

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 a (new)

Article11a Climate neutrality of urban wastewater treatment plants and Union methane emission reduction target 1. Member States shall ensure that urban wastewater treatment plants achieve climate neutrality at operator level by 2050 at the latest in line with the overall objective of the European Climate Law and as part of the UN Race To Zero campaign. 2. In accordance with the long-term temperature goal set out in point (a) of Article 2(1) of the Paris agreement, with the target of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 at the latest set out in Article 2(1) of Regulation (EU) 2021/1119 (‘European Climate Law’) and with the Global Methane Pledge goal of cutting global anthropogenic methane emissions by at least 30% by 2030 from 2020 levels, the Commission shall propose by 31 December 2025 and based on an impact assessment, a 2030 Union binding methane emission reduction target covering all relevant emitting sectors including energy, agriculture, waste and wastewater. 3. In accordance with paragraph 2, Member States shall collectively ensure that methane emissions from the energy sector in the Union are reduced by 2030 to a level that will capture the social benefits of methane mitigation at less than their costs. 4. Each Member State shall set national methane emissions reduction targets as referred to in paragraph 3 as part of their integrated national energy and climate plans in accordance with Articles 3 to 5 and 9 to 14 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999. If, on the basis of the assessment of the first update of the integrated national energy and climate plans submitted pursuant to Article 14 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999, the Commission concludes that the national contributions of the Member States are insufficient for the collective achievement of the Union target, it shall propose measures and exercise its powers at Union level in order to ensure the collective achievement of the target referred to in paragraph 3.

Amendment 927 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 a (new)

Article11a Renewable energy produced or financed by water operators and fed back into the grid or sold to other industries shall be taken into account with regards to the objectives referred to in paragraph 2.

Amendment 928 #

Christian DOLESCHAL, Christine SCHNEIDER, Jens GIESEKE, Norbert LINS, Angelika NIEBLER, Sabine VERHEYEN

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 b (new)

Article11b Member States shall fast-track the approval procedures for renewable energy production used by wastewater treatment plants in line with the Net-Zero Industry Act.

Amendment 929 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

This notification shall be immediate in case of ~~incidental~~ pollution that may significantly affect downstream water bodies.

Amendment 93 #

Marek Paweł BALT, Mohammed CHAHIM, Günther SIDL, Sara CERDAS, Cyrus ENGERER, Tiemo WÖLKEN, Heléne FRITZON

Proposal for a directive
Recital 9 a (new)

(9a) It is of great importance that the Commission takes the enormous difficulties and challenges for wastewater treatment into account, such as in the revision of Regulation EC/1907/2006 on the Registration, Evaluation and Authorisation of Chemicals (the ‘REACH Regulation’) regarding the phase out of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). In its communication of 14 October 2020 entitled "Chemical Strategy for Sustainability Towards a Toxic-Free Environment", the Commission pointed out that PFAS require special attention, considering the large number of cases of contamination of soil and water - including drinking water - in the Union and globally, the number of people affected with a full spectrum of illnesses and the related societal and economic costs, and it set the objective to phase out PFAS in the Union, unless it is proven essential for society.

Amendment 930 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)

Member States shall respond to each other in a timely manner, and no later than 1 month after notification by another Member State in accordance with paragraph 1.

Amendment 931 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

This notification shall be immediate in case of incidental pollution that may significantly affect downstream water bodies. In the event of any discharge affecting human or health or the environment in another Member State, the Member State in whose territory the discharge has occurred shall ensure that the competent authority of the other Member State and the Commission are immediately informed.

Amendment 932 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

This notification shall be immediate in case of incidental pollution that may significantly affect downstream water bodies. This should also be accompanied by dissemination to catchment stakeholders.

Amendment 933 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3

The Member States concerned shall cooperate in the implementation of a timely alert system in order to identify the discharges in question and the measures to be taken at source to protect the waters that are affected in order to ensure conformity with this Directive.

Amendment 934 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 1

Member States shall ensure that the urban waste water treatment plants and the collection systems built to comply with the requirements set out in Articles 6, 7, and 8 are designed, constructed, operated and maintained to ensure sufficient performance under all normal local climatic conditions. When designing the plants, seasonal variations of the load shall be taken into account.

Amendment 935 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 1

Member States shall ensure that the urban waste water treatment plants built to comply with the requirements set out in Articles 5, 6, 7, and 8 are designed, constructed, operated and maintained to ensure sufficient performance under all normal local climatic conditions. When designing the plants, seasonal variations of the load shall be taken into account.

Amendment 936 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)

If necessary, the specific authorisation process should require a pre-treatment prior to the discharge, thus ensuring that the discharge of non-domestic wastewater fulfils the requirements set out in Part C of Annex I.

Amendment 937 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point a

(a) consults and obtains the assent of the operators of collecting systems and urban wastewater treatment plants into which the non-domestic wastewater is discharged before granting specific authorisations;

Amendment 938 #

Michal WIEZIK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Martin HOJSÍK

Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point a

(a) ~~consult~~involves the operators of collecting systems and urban wastewater treatment plants into which the non-domestic wastewater is discharged ~~before~~in the process of granting specific authorisations;

Amendment 939 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point b

(b) allows the operators of collecting systems and urban wastewater treatment plants receiving non-domestic wastewater discharge to consult the specific authorisations ~~granted in their catchment areas on request.~~ in their catchment areas prior to them being granted, and to duly take into account potential consequences of emissions on their infrastructures and the protection of human health and the environment, in particular with respect to the provisions of the Directive (EU).../….[recast IED].

Amendment 94 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 10

(10) Tertiary treatment should also be mandatory ~~in agglomeration~~for urban wastewater treatment plants of 10 000 p.e. and above that are discharging in areas subject to, or at risk of, eutrophication. In order to ensure that efforts to limit eutrophication are coordinated at the level of the relevant basins for the whole catchment zone, areas where eutrophication is considered an issue according to currently available data should be listed in this Directive. Additionally, to ensure coherence between relevant Union legislation, Member States should identify other areas subject to, or at risk of, eutrophication on their territory, notably on the basis of data collected under Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council401, Directive 2008/56/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council412and Council Directive 91/676/EEC423. The reinforcement of the limit values, a more coherent and inclusive identification of the areas sensitive to eutrophication and the obligation to ensure tertiary treatment for all large facilities (i.e., urban wastewater treatment plants of 100 000 p.e. and above)will, in combination, contribute to limit eutrophication. Since this will require additional investments on the national level, Member States should be given sufficient time to establish the required infrastructure. _________________ ~~40 Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2000 establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy (OJ L 327, 22.12.2000, p. 1).~~ 41 Directive 2008/56/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 June 2008 establishing a framework for community action in the field of marine environmental policy (Marine Strategy Framework Directive) (OJ L 164, 25.6.2008, p. 19). 42 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).

Amendment 940 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point b

(b) ~~allows~~ensures for the operators of collecting systems and urban wastewater treatment plants receiving non-domestic wastewater discharge t~~o consult the specific~~he right of having access to most recent information on flows, substances, concentrations or other relevant information regarding the authorisations granted in their catchment areas on request.

Amendment 941 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point b a (new)

(ba) does not grant the specific authorization when the non-domestic discharge is a risk for water bodies used for abstraction of water intended for human consumption, as defined in Article 2, point (1) of Directive (EU) 2020/2184;

Amendment 942 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point b a (new)

(ba) allows the operators of collecting systems and urban wastewater treatment plants receiving non-domestic wastewater to monitor those discharges before entering collecting systems and urban wastewater treatment plants.

Amendment 943 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point b a (new)

(ba) ensures that only those discharges of non-domestic wastewater that can be treated in urban wastewater treatment plants will be accepted into collecting systems and urban wastewater treatment plants;

Amendment 944 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point b b (new)

(bb) allows the operators of collecting systems and urban wastewater treatment plants receiving non-domestic wastewater to monitor those discharges before entering collecting systems and urban wastewater treatment plants.

Amendment 945 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point b b (new)

(bb) applies the polluter pays principle where appropriate by collecting fees from the non-domestic discharger to cover the costs of the wastewater treatment;

Amendment 946 #

Michal WIEZIK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Martin HOJSÍK

Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

2. Member States shall take the appropriate measures, including a review and, where necessary, revocation of the specific authorisation , to identify, prevent and reduce as far as possible the sources of pollution in non-domestic wastewater referred to in paragraph 1 where any of the following situations arise:

Amendment 947 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point c

(c) treated urban wastewater is to be reused in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2020/741 or reused for other than agricultural purposes;

Amendment 948 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 2 a (new)

2a. Member States shall ensure that, in case pollutants in non-domestic wastewater that cannot be abated in urban wastewater treatment plants enter collecting systems and urban wastewater treatment plants, the liability for any damage either to human health, to the environment or to wastewater infrastructure should be on the entity releasing those pollutants.

Amendment 949 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 4

4. The specific authorisations referred to in paragraph 1 shall be reviewed and , where necessary, adapted at least every 64 years .

Amendment 95 #

Michal WIEZIK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Martin HOJSÍK

Proposal for a directive
Recital 10 a (new)

(10a) The development of the potential of the urban wastewater sector towards circular economy of nutrients, and the promotion of the implementation of water reuse, in line with the new Circular Economy Action Plan1a, would require that reclaimed water which is to be used for agricultural irrigation purposes in compliance with the European Water Reuse Regulation, could apply less restrictive requirements for nutrient removal established in this Directive. _________________ 1a Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions. A new Circular Economy Action Plan For a cleaner and more competitive Europe.

Amendment 950 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 4 a (new)

4a. In the event of incident or accident in line with Art. 7 of in Directive (EU).../….[recast IED] affecting operators of urban waste water treatment plants, the competent authority requires the operator holding specific authorisation to take any appropriate complementary measures that the competent authority considers necessary to limit the environmental consequences and to prevent further possible incidents or accidents. The competent authority shall inform the operators of waste water treatment plans, including transboundary waste water operators affected, of the measures taken to prevent or remedy damage caused by that pollution to human health and the environment.

Amendment 951 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 1

1. Member States shall systematically promote the reuse of treated wastewater from all urban wastewater treatment plants. Where treated wastewater is reused for agricultural irrigation, it shall comply with the requirements established under Regulation (EU) 2020/741 . , and may derogate to Article 7, paragraphs 1 to 4 to benefit from the agronomic value of the treated wastewater. Member States shall deploy a Water Reuse plan for municipal, industrial, agricultural, and environmental uses, taking into account climate change projections on the availability of water, to alleviate the pressures on the quantitative status of groundwater bodies as referred to in Directive 2000/60/EC, and surface water bodies in which treated urban waste water is discharged.The Water Reuse plan shall be adopted by: a) [24 months after adoption of the Directive] for wastewater treatment plants treating a load of 100 000 p.e. and above; b) [5 years after adoption of the Directive] for wastewater treatment plants treating a load of 10 000 p.e. and above.

Amendment 952 #

Michal WIEZIK, Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, Martin HOJSÍK

Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 1

1. ~~Member States shall systematically promote the reuse of treated wastewater from all urban wastewater treatment plants~~By [24 months after adoption of the Directive], Member States shall establish a list of wastewater treatment plants treating a load of 100 000 p.e. and above, and five years after adoption of the Directive a list of wastewater treatment plants treating a load of 10 000 p.e. and above where a quantified, time-bound Water Reuse Plan must be deployed for municipal, industrial, agricultural, and environmental uses, taking into account climate change projections on the availability of water, to alleviate the pressures on the quantitative status of groundwater bodies as referred to in Directive 2000/60/EC, and surface water bodies in which treated urban waste water is discharged. Where treated wastewater is reused for agricultural irrigation, it shall comply with the requirements established under Regulation (EU) 2020/741 and may derogate to Article 7, paragraphs 1 to 4 to benefit from the agronomic value of the treated wastewater.

Amendment 953 #

Marek Paweł BALT, Mohammed CHAHIM, Günther SIDL, Sara CERDAS, Tiemo WÖLKEN, Heléne FRITZON

Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 1

1. By [18 months after adoption of the Directive], Member States shall establish a list of wastewater treatment plants treating a load of 100 000 p.e. and above, and 36 months after adoption of the Directive a list of wastewater treatment plants treating a load of 10 000 p.e. and above where a quantified, time- bound Water Reuse Plan must be deployed for municipal, industrial, agricultural, and environmental uses, taking into account climate change projections on the availability of water, to alleviate the pressures on the quantitative status of groundwater bodies as referred to in Directive 2000/60/EC, and surface water bodies in which treated urban waste water is discharged. Member States shall systematically promote the reuse of treated wastewater from all urban wastewater treatment plants. Where treated wastewater is reused for agricultural irrigation, it shall comply with the requirements established under Regulation (EU) 2020/741 .

Amendment 954 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 1

1. Member States shall systematically promote the reuse of treated wastewater from all urban wastewater treatment plants, and where applicable ensure proper implementation of the provisions of Art 15(1) of the Directive (EU).../….[recast IED], guaranteeing that the released polluting substances by industrial installations do not impede the operation of the waste water treatment plants and the consequent reuse of the water from these plants. Where treated wastewater is reused for agricultural irrigation, it shall comply with the requirements established under Regulation (EU) 2020/741 . In any case of reuse of water, minimum ecological flow shall be maintained in a water body at all times.

Amendment 955 #

Pascal CANFIN, Véronique TRILLET-LENOIR, Max ORVILLE

Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 1

1. Member States shall systematically promote the reuse of treated wastewater from all urban wastewater treatment plants, when there is no adverse effect for the environment and health risk management measures have been implemented.The needs for water reuse shall be assessed having regards to national river basin management plans established under the Water Framework Directive 2000/60/EC.Member States shall also take into consideration water quality criteria when planning reuse purposes. Where treated wastewater is reused for agricultural irrigation, it shall comply with the requirements established under Regulation (EU) 2020/741 . .

Amendment 956 #

Agnès EVREN

Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 1

1. By 2030, Member States shall systematically promote the reuse of treated wastewater from all urban wastewater treatment plants. Where treated wastewater is reused for agricultural irrigation, it shall comply with the requirements established under Regulation (EU) 2020/741 carry out a comprehensive assessment of the availability of water in their territory and identify the water-stressed areas. By 2035, following this assessment, all urban wastewater treatment plants with a p.e. of more than 10 000 in areas defined as water-stressed will have to achieve a 10% rate of reuse of treated wastewater and the use of drinking water outside administrative buildings should be prohibited. Polymer preparation, washing and watering should all use refined water that is suitable for the specific use.

Amendment 957 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 1

1. Member States shall systematically promote the reuse of treated wastewater from all urban wastewater treatment plants, unless this threatens the maintenance of minimum ecological flow for the receiving water body or the environmental objectives set out in Article 4 of Directive 2000/60/EC. Where treated wastewater is reused for agricultural irrigation, it shall comply with the requirements established under Regulation (EU) 2020/741 .

Amendment 958 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 1

1. Member States shall systematically promote the reuse of treated wastewater from all urban wastewater treatment plants while ensuring that the reuse of wastewater does result in an insufficient ecological flow in the receiving waters to meet the objectives of Directive 2000/60/EC. Where treated wastewater is reused for agricultural irrigation, it shall comply with the requirements established under Regulation (EU) 2020/741 .

Amendment 959 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 1

Amendment 96 #

Pascal CANFIN, Véronique TRILLET-LENOIR, Max ORVILLE

Proposal for a directive
Recital 10 a (new)

Amendment 960 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 1 a (new)

1a. By [24 months after the date of entry into force of this Regulation], Member States shall establish, in consultation with the relevant stakeholders, a National Water Saving and Reuse plan that includes: a) binding national water reuse and water saving objectives across all sectors deemed relevant, taking account of climate change projections on the availability of water, to alleviate the pressures on the quantitative status of groundwater bodies as referred to in Directive 2000/60/EC, and surface water bodies in which treated urban waste water is discharged; b) a list of wastewater treatment plants treating a load of 100 000 p.e. and above, and five years after adoption of the directive a list of wastewater treatment plants treating a load of 10 000 p.e. for which a plan must be deployed for municipal, industrial, agricultural, or environmental uses; c) a description of the implementing measures to reach these targets, including the financial means associated.

Amendment 961 #

Javi LÓPEZ, César LUENA, Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES, Estrella DURÁ FERRANDIS, Marcos ROS SEMPERE

Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 1 a (new)

1a. Member States shall ensure that water reuse plans for municipal, industrial, agricultural, and environmental uses are established, contributing to the objectives of Directive 2000/60/EC by addressing water scarcity and the resulting pressures on water resources.The plans shall take into account climate change projections on the availability of water, the integrated urban wastewater management plans referred to in Article 5 of this Directive and the water reuse risk management plans established in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2020/741.The water reuse plans shall be adopted by: a) 2030 for agglomerations of 100 000 p.e. and above; b) 2032 for agglomerations of 10 000 p.e. and above.

Amendment 962 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 1 a (new)

1a. In order to promote the circular economy, tertiary treatment requirements shall not apply to reclaimed water that is exclusively destined for reuse in agricultural irrigation, thereby reducing the need to add nitrogen and phosphorus to irrigation water.

Amendment 963 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 1 a (new)

1a. Member States with regions that are at risk of desertification, shall reuse at least 10% of their treated wastewater for agricultural irrigation by 2030, in compliance with Regulation (EU) 2020/741.

Amendment 964 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 2

2. Member States shall ensure that discharges from urban wastewater treatment plants are subject to specific authorisation. Such authorisation shall include discharges of untreated wastewater from collecting systems and shall ensure that the the requirements set out in Part A and B of Annex I are fulfilled.

Amendment 965 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 2

2. Member States shall ensure that discharges from urban wastewater treatment plants are subject to specific authorisation that includes discharges of untreated wastewater from collection systems. Such authorisation shall ensure that the the requirements set out in Part A and B of Annex I are fulfilled.

Amendment 966 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 3

3. The specific authorisations referred to in paragraph 2 shall be reviewed ~~at least every 6 years~~ and, if necessary, adapted at regular intervals.

Amendment 967 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 3 a (new)

3a. Member States shall take all necessary measures to anticipate and adapt their urban wastewater collection and treatment infrastructures to address increased loads of domestic wastewater, including the construction of new infrastructures where necessary.All precautionary measures shall be taken to avoid deterioration of ecological and of chemical status of affected water bodies.Member States shall be considered to comply with the objectives set out in Directive 2000/60/EC if all following criteria are met: (a) alternative ways to address the increase in domestic wastewater loads and run off loads, including the consideration of alternative points of discharge, would not produce more environmental benefits or they would involve excessive cost; (b) all technically feasible mitigation measures are set out in the authorisation of a wastewater treatment plant referred to in Articles 6, 7 and 8 and effectively implemented to minimize the impacts from urban wastewater on the affected water bodies including where so required more stringent emission controls, with the aim of meeting the objectives set out in Directive 2000/60/EC and the environmental quality standards set in accordance with Directive 2008/105/EC. Compliance with these criteria shall be demonstrated in the relevant River Basin Management Plans developed under Directive 2000/60/EC.

Amendment 968 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 3 a (new)

3a. Member States shall take all necessary measures to anticipate and adapt their urban wastewater collection and treatment infrastructures to address increased loads of domestic wastewater, including the construction of new infrastructures where necessary. All precautionary measures shall be taken to avoid deterioration of ecological and of chemical status of affected water bodies. Member States shall be considered to comply with the objectives set out in Directive 2000/60/EC if all following criteria are met: (a) alternative ways to address the increase in domestic wastewater loads and run off loads, including the consideration of alternative points of discharge, would not produce more environmental benefits or they would involve excessive cost; (b) all technically feasible mitigation measures are set out in the authorisation of a wastewater treatment plant referred to in Articles 6, 7 and 8 and effectively implemented to minimize the impacts from urban wastewater on the affected water bodies including where so required more stringent emission controls, with the aim of meeting the objectives set out in Directive 2000/60/EC and the environmental quality standards set in accordance with Directive 2008/105/EC. Compliance with these criteria shall be demonstrated in the relevant River Basin Management Plans developed under Directive 2000/60/EC.

Amendment 969 #

Marek Paweł BALT, Mohammed CHAHIM, Günther SIDL, Sara CERDAS, Tiemo WÖLKEN, Heléne FRITZON

Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 3 a (new)

3a. Member States shall establish by 31 December 2025 binding water reuse targets at Member States level accompanied with an action plan laying out a set of measures in achieving them by 1 January 2028 in line with the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD), taking into account the One Health approach.

Amendment 97 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 11

(11) Recent scientific knowledge underpinning several Commission strategies43 highlight the need to take action to address the issue of micro-pollutants, which are now detected in all waters in the Union. Some of those micropollutants are hazardous for public health and the environment even in small quantities. An additional treatment, i.e. quaternary treatment, should therefore be introduced in order to ensure that ~~a large spectrum ofmicro-pollutants is~~micro-pollutants, present in water in quantities that pose risk to human health or environment, are removed from urban wastewater. Quaternary treatment should first focus on ~~organic~~micro-pollutants, which represent a significant part of the pollution and for which removal technologies are already designed. The treatment should be imposed based on the precautionary approach combined with a risk-based approach. Therefore, all urban wastewater treatment plants of 100 000 p.e. and above should provide quaternary treatment, as those facilities represent a significant share of micro-pollutant discharges in the environment and the removal of micro-pollutants by urban wastewater treatment plants at such scale is cost-effective.For agglomerations of between 10 000 p.e. and 100 000 p.e., Member States should be required to apply quaternary treatment to areas identified as sensitive to pollution with micro-pollutants based on clear criteria, which should be specified.Such areas should include locations where treated urban wastewater discharge to water bodies result in low dilution ratios, or where the receiving water bodies are used for the production of drinking water or as bathing waters.In order to avoid the requirement of quaternary treatment for agglomerations of between 10 000 p.e. and 100 000 p.e., Member States should be required to demonstrate the absence of risks to the environment or to public health on the basis of a standardised risk assessment.[…] In order to give Member States enough time to plan and deliver the necessary infrastructures, the requirement of quaternary treatment should progressively apply until 20405 with clear interim objectives. _________________ 43 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions: A European Strategy for Plastics in a Circular Economy (COM/2018/028 final); Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council and the European Economic and Social Committee, European Union Strategic Approach to Pharmaceuticals in the Environment (COM(2019) 128 final); Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions, Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability Towards a Toxic-Free Environment (COM(2020) 667 final); Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions, Pathway to a Healthy Planet for All EU Action Plan: 'Towards Zero Pollution for Air, Water and Soil' (COM/2021/400 final).

Amendment 970 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 3 a (new)

3a. Where an environmental quality standard requires stricter conditions than those set out in Part A and B of Annex I, additional measures shall be included in the specific authorisation, without prejudice to other measures which may be taken to comply with environmental quality standards.

Amendment 971 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 3 a (new)

3a. Where environmental quality standards in the receiving environment are breached, additional measures shall be taken, with a priority on abatement at source.

Amendment 972 #

Marek Paweł BALT, Mohammed CHAHIM, Günther SIDL, Sara CERDAS, Tiemo WÖLKEN, Heléne FRITZON

Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 3 b (new)

3b. Member States shall take all necessary measures to anticipate and adapt their urban wastewater collection and treatment infrastructures to address increased loads of domestic wastewater, including the construction of new infrastructures where necessary.All precautionary measures shall be taken to avoid deterioration of ecological and of chemical status of affected water bodies.Member States shall be considered to comply with the objectives set out in Directive 2000/60/EC if all following criteria are met: (a) alternative ways to address the increase in domestic wastewater loads and run off loads, including the consideration of alternative points of discharge, would not produce more environmental benefits or they would involve excessive cost; (b) all technically feasible mitigation measures are set out in the authorisation of a wastewater treatment plant referred to in Articles 6, 7 and 8 and effectively implemented to minimize the impacts from urban wastewater on the affected water bodies including where so required more stringent emission controls, with the aim of meeting the objectives set out in Directive 2000/60/EC and the environmental quality standards set in accordance with Directive 2008/105/EC. Compliance with these criteria shall be demonstrated in the relevant River Basin Management Plans developed under Directive 2000/60/EC.

Amendment 973 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) the wastewater originates from plants treating a load of 41 000 p.e. and above that belong to the industrial sectors listed in Annex IV and that do not carry out any of the activities listed in Annex I to Directive 2010/75/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council74; _________________ 74 Directive 2010/75/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 November 2010 on industrial emissions (integrated pollution prevention and control) (OJ L 334 17.12.2010, p. 17).

Amendment 974 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point a

Amendment 975 #

Christian DOLESCHAL, Christine SCHNEIDER, Jens GIESEKE, Norbert LINS, Angelika NIEBLER, Sabine VERHEYEN

Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

1. Member States shall monitor the presence of ~~the following~~ public health parameters in urban wastewater that are considered relevant by the competent authorities of the Member States, such as:

Amendment 976 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point a

~~(a) SARS-CoV-2 virus and its variants;~~deleted

Amendment 977 #

Christian DOLESCHAL, Christine SCHNEIDER, Jens GIESEKE, Norbert LINS, Angelika NIEBLER, Sabine VERHEYEN

Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point c

~~(c) influenza virus;~~deleted

Amendment 978 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)

(ca) E. Coli;

Amendment 979 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point c b (new)

(cb) Enterococci

Amendment 98 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 11

(11) Recent scientific knowledge underpinning several Commission strategies43highlight the need to take action to address the issue of micro-pollutants, which are now detected in all waters in the Union. Some of those micropollutants are hazardous for public health and the environment even in small quantities. This is particularly the case for plastic microfibers or nanoplastics, fragments of macroplastics, macrowaste or particles from other forms of plastic degradation, whose presence in the environment and the ocean has been underestimated for a long time. An additional treatment, i.e. quaternary treatment, should therefore be introduced in order to ensure that a large spectrum of micro-pollutants is removed from urban wastewater. Quaternary treatment should first focus on organic micro-pollutants, which represent a significant part of the pollution and for which removal technologies are already designed. The treatment should be imposed based on the precautionary approach combined with a risk-based approach. Therefore, all urban wastewater treatment plants of 100 000 p.e. and above should provide quaternary treatment, as those facilities represent a significant share of micro-pollutant discharges in the environment and the removal of micro- pollutants by urban wastewater treatment plants at such scale is cost-effective. For agglomerations of between 10 000 p.e. and 100 000 p.e., Member States should be required to apply quaternary treatment to areas identified as sensitive to pollution with micro-pollutants based on clear criteria, which should be specified. Such areas should include locations where treated urban wastewater discharge to water bodies result in low dilution ratios, or where the receiving water bodies are used for the production of drinking water or as bathing waters. In order to avoid the requirement of quaternary treatment for agglomerations of between 10 000 p.e. and 100 000 p.e., Member States should be required to demonstrate the absence of risks to the environment or to public health on the basis of a standardised risk assessment. In order to give Member States enough time to plan and deliver the necessary infrastructures, the requirement of quaternary treatment should progressively apply until 2040 with clear interim objectives. _________________ 43 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions: A European Strategy for Plastics in a Circular Economy (COM/2018/028 final); Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council and the European Economic and Social Committee, European Union Strategic Approach to Pharmaceuticals in the Environment (COM(2019) 128 final); Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions, Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability Towards a Toxic-Free Environment (COM(2020) 667 final); Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions, Pathway to a Healthy Planet for All EU Action Plan: 'Towards Zero Pollution for Air, Water and Soil' (COM/2021/400 final).

Amendment 980 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point c c (new)

(cc) Legionella pneumophila

Amendment 981 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point c d (new)

(cd) Cryptosporidium

Amendment 982 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point e

(e) contaminants of emerging concern relevant for human health and not monitored in other EU legislation;

Amendment 983 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point f

~~(f) any other public health parameters that are considered relevant by the competent authorities of the Member States for monitoring.~~deleted

Amendment 984 #

Marek Paweł BALT, Mohammed CHAHIM, Günther SIDL, Sara CERDAS, Cyrus ENGERER, Tiemo WÖLKEN, Heléne FRITZON

Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point f

(f) any other public health parameters that are considered relevant by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) or the competent authorities of the Member States for monitoring.

Amendment 985 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 1 a (new)

1a. Member States shall encourage monitoring the presence of antimicrobial resistance genes in urban wastewater, as soon as suitable EU methodologies for measuring and analysing concentrations of antimicrobial resistance genes in water are developed.

Amendment 986 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

2. For the purpose of paragraph 1, Member States shall set up a national system for permanent cooperation and coordination between competent authorities responsible for public health and competent authorities responsible for urban wastewater treatment, using digital tools and technologies as appropriate, with regard to:

Amendment 987 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) the identification of ~~other~~relevant public health parameters ~~than the ones referred to in paragraph 1~~ that are to be monitored in urban wastewater;

Amendment 988 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)

(aa) a specification of responsibilities of involved competent authorities, urban wastewater treatment plant operators and other relevant actors, where additional costs for sampling and analysis resulting from obligations under this Article shall not be allocated to the urban waste water treatment plant operators;

Amendment 989 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)

(aa) the clear allocation of roles and responsibilities, and costs among competent authorities;

Amendment 99 #

Proposal for a directive
Recital 11

(11) Recent scientific knowledge underpinning several Commission strategies43highlightsthe need to take action to address the issue of micro- pollutants, which are now detected in all waters in the Union and which are being generated by the appearance on the market of new domestic or industrial products which necessitate new methods of identification and elimination from wastewaters. Some of those micropollutants are hazardous for public health and the environment even in small quantities. An additional treatment, i.e. quaternary treatment, should therefore be introduced in order to ensure that a large spectrum of micro-pollutants is removed from urban wastewater. Quaternary treatment should first focus on organic micro-pollutants, which represent a significant part of the pollution and for which removal technologies are already designed. The treatment should be imposed based on the precautionary approach combined with a risk-based approach. Therefore, all urban wastewater treatment plants of 100 000 p.e. and above should provide quaternary treatment, as those facilities represent a significant share of micro-pollutant discharges in the environment and the removal of micro- pollutants by urban wastewater treatment plants at such scale is cost-effective. For agglomerations of between 10 000 p.e. and 100 000 p.e., Member States should be required to apply quaternary treatment to areas identified as sensitive to pollution with micro-pollutants based on clear criteria, which should be specified. Such areas should include locations where treated urban wastewater discharge to water bodies result in low dilution ratios, or where the receiving water bodies are used for the production of drinking water or as bathing waters. In order to avoid the requirement of quaternary treatment for agglomerations of between 10 000 p.e. and 100 000 p.e., Member States should be required to demonstrate the absence of risks to the environment or to public health on the basis of a standardised risk assessment. In order to give Member States enough time to plan and deliver the necessary infrastructures, the requirement of quaternary treatment should progressively apply until 2040 with clear interim objectives. _________________ 43 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions: A European Strategy for Plastics in a Circular Economy (COM/2018/028 final); Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council and the European Economic and Social Committee, European Union Strategic Approach to Pharmaceuticals in the Environment (COM(2019) 128 final); Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions, Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability Towards a Toxic-Free Environment (COM(2020) 667 final); Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions, Pathway to a Healthy Planet for All EU Action Plan: '‘Towards Zero Pollution for Air, Water and Soil~~' (~~’, COM/2021/400 final).

Amendment 990 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) the determination of the location and the frequency of urban wastewater sampling and analysis for each public health parameter identified in accordance with paragraph 1, ~~taking~~whereas the carrying out of sampling is the responsibility of the authorities responsible for urban wastewater treatment and the carrying out of analyses is the responsibility of the authorities responsible for public health. This shall take into account the available health data and the needs in terms of public health data and, where relevant, the local epidemiological situations;.

Amendment 991 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – point c

(c) the organisation of an appropriate and timely communication of the monitoring results to the competent authorities responsible for public health and to Union platforms, where such platforms are available, and to the drinking water companies.

Amendment 992 #

(c) the organisation of an appropriate and timely communication of the monitoring results to the competent authorities responsible for public health and to Union platforms, including drinking water companies, where such platforms are available.

Amendment 993 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 (new)

By 31 December 2025, the Commission shall publish guidance on the location and the frequency of urban wastewater sampling and analysis for each public health parameter identified in accordance with paragraph 1.

Amendment 994 #

Christian DOLESCHAL, Christine SCHNEIDER, Jens GIESEKE, Norbert LINS, Angelika NIEBLER, Sabine VERHEYEN

Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1

When a public health emergency ~~due to SARS-CoV-2~~ is declared by the competent authority responsible for public health in the Member State, ~~the presence of SARS- CoV-2 and its variants shall be monitored in~~ urban wastewaters from at least 70 % of the national population shall be monitored, and at least one sample shall be taken per week for agglomerations of 100 000 p.e. and more. This monitoring shall continue until this competent authority declares that the public health emergency ~~due to SARS- CoV-2~~ has ended.

Amendment 995 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1

When a public health emergency due to SARS-CoV-2 is declared by the competent authority responsible for public health in the Member State, the presence of SARS- CoV-2 and its variants shall be monitored in urban wastewaters ~~from at least 70 % of the national population~~ and at least one sample shall be taken per week for agglomerations of 100 000 p.e. and more. This monitoring shall continue until this competent authority declares that the public health emergency due to SARS- CoV-2 has ended.

Amendment 996 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1

When a public health emergency due to SARS-CoV-2 is declared by the competent authority responsible for public health in the Member State, the presence of SARS- CoV-2 ~~and its variant~~or another virus, the consequences of which have at least a similar negative effect on public health and its variants or another virus shall be monitored in urban wastewaters from at least 70 % of the national population and at least one sample shall be taken per week for agglomerations of 100 000 p.e. and more. This monitoring shall continue until this competent authority declares that the public health emergency due to SARS- CoV-2 or another virus which has a similar negative effect on public health has ended.

Amendment 997 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 17.º – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1

When a public health emergency ~~due to SARS-CoV-2~~ is declared by the competent authority responsible for public health in the Member State, the presence of ~~SARS- CoV-2~~the emerging infectious agent and its variants shall be monitored in urban wastewaters from at least 70 % of the national population and at least one sample shall be taken per week for agglomerations of 100 000 p.e. and more. This monitoring shall continue until this competent authority declares that the public health emergency due to ~~SARS- CoV-2~~the infectious agent in question has ended.

Amendment 998 #

Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1

When a public health emergency ~~due to SARS-CoV-2~~ is declared by the competent authority responsible for public health in the Member State, the presence of ~~SARS- CoV-2 and its variants~~the relevant pathogen or contaminant of concern shall be monitored in urban wastewaters from at least 70 % of the national population and at least one sample shall be taken per week for agglomerations of 100 000 p.e. and more. This monitoring shall continue until this competent authority declares that the public health emergency ~~due to SARS- CoV-2~~ has ended.

Amendment 999 #