Activities of Miapetra KUMPULA-NATRI related to 2023/0373(COD)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on preventing plastic pellet losses to reduce microplastic pollution
Amendments (4)
Amendment 2 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32
Recital 32
(32) MAs micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) inaccount for an important share of the pellet supply chain, they should comply with the relevant obligations laid down in this Regulation, however they could face proportionally higher costs and difficulties when complying with some of the obligations. The Commissionwhile taking into consideration the possible different challenges in compliance and the possible proportionally higher costs. The Commission and the competent authorities should raise awareness among economic operators and carriers regarding the necessity of preventing pellet losses. Additionally, the Commission and the competent authorities should develop training materials to assist them in fulfilling their obligations, particularly with respect to the requirements of the risk assessment. Member States should provide access to information and assistance regarding compliance with obligations and the risk assessment requirements. Regarding the assistance of Member States, this could include technical and financial support as well as specialised training to to all personnel handling pellets in the SMEs. Member States actions should be taken in respect of applicable State aid rules.
Amendment 6 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1
1. The CommissionBy 6 months after the entry into force of this Regulation the Commission and the competent authorities shall develop awareness raising and training material on the sound implementation of the obligations laid down in this Regulation. This shall be done based on the non-binding Recommendation adopted by the parties to the Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment of the North-East Atlantic (OSPAR) in consultation with representatives of economic operators, carriers, and certifiers, including micro, small and medium-sized enterprises and in collaboration with competent authoritie, social partners, civil society representatives and non-governmental organisations.
Amendment 13 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point a
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point a
(a) financial support including through fiscal incentives;
Amendment 16 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3
Article 12 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall strongly encourage training programmes for the qualification of certifiers’ personnel.