40 Amendments of Jakop G. DALUNDE related to 2018/0148(COD)
Amendment 31 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) In order to improve road safety in colder climate in the Union and to provide end-users with information on the performance of tyres specifically designed for snow and ice conditions, it is appropriate to require the inclusion on the label of information requirements on snow and ice tyres. make available information on how well a specific tyre performed on snowy/icy conditions so that end-users are able to compare the performance of snow grip and ice grip. Information in the form of a scale, similarly to wet grip information, should be provided to encourage end-users to purchase tyres with high snow/ice grip performance. Since suitable scales of performance for snow grip and ice grip are not currently available, before requiring the inclusion on the label of information requirements on snow and ice tyres, the Commission should develop both a snow grip and a ice grip scale of performances. These scales should be based on the UNECE Regulation No 117 and on the ISO 19447 for snow and ice respectively. In any case, the three-peak-mountain with snowflake (‘3PMSF’) logo should be embossed on a tyre that satisfies the minimum snow index values set out in UNECE Regulation No 117. Similarly, a tyre that satisfies the minimum ice index value set out in ISO 19447 should show the ice tyre logo agreed under this standard.
Amendment 37 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) The abrasion of tyres during use is a significant source of microplastics, which are harmful to the environment, and the Commission's Communication "A European Strategy for Plastics in a Circular Economy"16 therefore mentions the need to address unintentional release of microplastics from tyres, inter alia through information measures such as labelling and minimum requirements for tyres. However, a suitable testing method to measure tyre abrasion is not currently available. Therefore, the Commission should mandate the development of such a methodApplying labelling requirements with regards to the abrasion rate of tyres would bring substantial benefits to human health and the environment. Therefore, the Commission should introduce a suitable testing method to measure tyre abrasion, taking into full consideration all state-of- the-art internationally developed or proposed standards or regulations, with a view to establishing a suitable testing method as soon as possibleintroduce parameters and information requirements for the abrasion of by the date of application of this Regulation. __________________ 16 COM(2018) 28 final
Amendment 41 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15 a (new)
Recital 15 a (new)
(15a) A newly rescaled label for tyres should leave the top class empty to encourage technological progress, provide for regulatory stability, limit the frequency of rescaling and enable ever more efficient tyres to be developed and recognised.
Amendment 48 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) Potential end-users should be provided with information explaining each component of the label and its relevance. This information should be provided in technical promotional material, for instance on suppliers’ websites. Technical promotional material should be understood to supplement advertisements material.
Amendment 53 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30
Recital 30
(30) In order to amend the content and format of the label, to introduce requirements with respect to re-treaded tyres, snow and ice tyres, abrasion and mileage, and to adapt the Annexes to technical progress, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be delegated to the Commission. It is of particular importance that the Commission carry 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 of 13 April 201621 . In particular, to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts, the European Parliament and the Council should receive all documents at the same time as Member States' experts, and their experts should systematically have access to meetings of Commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts. __________________ 21 OJ L 123, 12.5.2016, p. 1. OJ L 123, 12.5.2016, p. 1.
Amendment 56 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30 a (new)
Recital 30 a (new)
(30a) Mileage and abrasion requirements should be added to the label. In order to introduce such requirements, the Commission should be authorised to develop the necessary reproducible testing methods on time for the application of this Regulation
Amendment 62 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. The aim of this Regulation is to increase the safety, health protection, and the economic and environmental efficiency of road transport by promoting fuel-efficient and safe tyres with low noise levelspromote sustainable, fuel-efficient and safe tyres with low noise levels that could help minimise the impact on the environment and health while improving safety and the economic efficiency of road transport.
Amendment 65 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1
1. This Regulation applies to C1, C2 and C3 tyresnew, re- treaded, regrooved and worn C1, C2 and C3 tyres that are placed on the market.
Amendment 66 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2
Article 2 – paragraph 2
2. This Regulate Commission shall also apply to re-treaded tyres once a suitable testing method to measure the performance of such tyres is added to the Annexes by a delegated act pursuant to Article 12dopt, by 1 June 2020, delegated acts in accordance with Article 12 in order to supplement this Regulation by introducing performance parameters (rolling resistance, wet grip and rolling noise) and information requirements for re-treated, re-grooved and worn tyres. For that purpose, the Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article13 in order to introduce a suitable testing method to measure performance of re-treated, re- grooved and worn tyres.
Amendment 67 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
(2a) 're-grooved tyre' means a used tyre in which grooves are re-cut to a deeper level to restore up tread depth;
Amendment 70 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Suppliers shall ensure that C1, C2 and C3 tyres that are placed on the market are accompanied, free of charge:
Amendment 71 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) for each individual tyre, with a label complying with Annex II in the form of a sticker, indicating the information and class for each of the parameters set out in Annex I, and with a product information sheet as set out in Annex IV; or
Amendment 73 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. In relation to tyres sold on the internet, suppliers shall ensure that the label is visibly displayed in proximity to the price, with no further clicking required, and that the product information sheet can be accessed.
Amendment 75 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3
Article 4 – paragraph 3
3. Suppliers shall ensure that any visual advertisement and technical promotional material for a specific type of tyre, including on the internet, shows the label. The label shall always be visible.
Amendment 79 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 7
Article 4 – paragraph 7
7. Suppliers shall make technical documentation in accordance with Annex III available to the authorities of Member States or to any accredited third-party on request.
Amendment 80 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. With effect from 1 January 2020, the suppliers shall, before placing a new type of tyre on the market, enter into the product database the information set out in Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2017/1369.
Amendment 82 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
2. Where tyres are placed on the market between [please insert the date of entry into force of this Regulation]31 December 2018 and 31 December 2019, the supplier shall, by 30 June 2020, enter in the product database the information set out in Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2017/1369 in relation to those tyres.
Amendment 84 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Where tyres are exclusively placed on the market before 31 December 2018, the supplier may enter in the product database the information set out in Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2017/1369 in relation to those tyres.
Amendment 85 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 3
Article 5 – paragraph 3
3. Until the information referred to in paragraphs 1, 2 and 2a has been entered in the product database, the supplier shall make an electronic version of the technical documentation available for inspection within 10 days of a request received from market surveillance authorities.
Amendment 86 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) tyres, at the point of sale, bear the label in accordance with Annex II in the form of a sticker provided by suppliers in accordance with point (a) of Article 4(1) in a clearly visible position; or
Amendment 87 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) the product information sheet referred to in Article 4(1) are made available to the end-user.
Amendment 88 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 (new)
The distributors shall ensure that the label is affixed directly to the tyre and is displayed in its entirety with no other information obstructing the view to it.
Amendment 90 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2
2. Distributors shall ensure that any visual advertisement and technical promotional material for a specific type of tyre, including on the internet, shows the label. The label shall always be visible.
Amendment 98 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 a (new)
Article 11 a (new)
Article 11a Snow and Ice grip 1. The Commission shall adopt, by 1 June 2020, delegated acts in accordance with Article 13 in order to supplement this Regulation by introducing parameters and information requirements for snow- and ice-grip tyres, with the aim of reflecting the comparative performance of the tyres under snowy and icy circumstances and of displaying the up- dated labels both in shops and online six months after the date of entry into force of the delegated acts adopted pursuant to this Regulation. 2. For that purpose, the Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 13 in order to implement or to introduce a suitable testing method to measure tyre snow-grip and/or tyre ice-grip performances.
Amendment 99 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 b (new)
Article 11 b (new)
Article 11b Mileage and abrasion 1. The Commission shall adopt, by 1 June 2020, delegated acts in accordance with Article 13 in order to supplement this Regulation by introducing parameters and information requirements for the mileage and abrasion of tyres, with the aim of displaying the up-dated labels both in shops and online six months after the date of entry into force of the delegated acts adopted pursuant to this Regulation. 2. For that purpose, the Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article13 in order to introduce a suitable testing method to measure tyre tread abrasion and tyre mileage.
Amendment 100 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) introduce performance parameters (rolling resistance, wet grip and rolling noise) and information requirements for re-treated, re-grooved and worn tyres pursuant to paragraph 2 of Article 2;
Amendment 101 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point a b (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point a b (new)
(ab) introduce parameters and information requirements for snow- and ice-grip tyres pursuant to Article 11a;
Amendment 103 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) introduce parameters orand information requirements to the Annexes in particular for mileage and abrasion, provided suitable testing methods are availableursuant to Article 11b;
Amendment 106 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 2
Where appropriate, when preparing delegated acts, the Commission shall test the design and content of the labels for specific product grouptyres with representative groups of Union customers to ensure their clear understanding of the labels.
Amendment 107 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
By 1 Juneanuary 20262, the Commission shall carry out an evaluation of this Regulation and presensubmit a report to the European Parliament, the Council and the European Economic and Social Committee.
Amendment 111 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2
Article 14 – paragraph 2
That report shall assess how effectively this Regulation and the delegated acts adopted pursuant thereto have allowed end- users to choose higher performing tyres, taking into account its impacts on business, fuel consumption, safety, greenhouse gas emissions and market surveillance activities. It shall also assess the costs and benefits of independent and mandatory third party verification of the information provided in the label, taking also into account the experience with the broader framework providother environmental aspects such as quality of air, water and soil, and market surveillance activities. The Commission report referred to in this Article may be accompanied by Rleguislation (EC) No 661/2009. ve proposals.
Amendment 112 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 a (new)
Article 15 a (new)
Article 15a Amendment to Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 In Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 661/2009, the following points (o) and (p) are added: "(o) abrasion rate of tyres" "(p) tyres lifetime (mileage)"
Amendment 124 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part D – title
Annex I – part D – title
D Snow gripANNEX Ia Snow and ice grips (Parts D and E of the proposed Annex I are moved into a separate Annex Ia.)
Amendment 127 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part D – paragraph 2
Annex I – part D – paragraph 2
A tyre which satisfies the minimum snow index values set out in UNECE Regulation No 117 shall be classified as a snow tyre and the following icon shall be included on the label.embossed on the sidewall of the snow tyre itself. (Part D of Annex I is moved into a new Annex Ia. This amendment should be read accordingly.)
Amendment 134 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part E – paragraph 2
Annex I – part E – paragraph 2
A tyre which satisfies the minimum ice index value set out in ISO 19447 shall be classified as an ice tyre and the following icon shall be included on the label.adopted icon under ISO 19447 shall be embossed on sidewall of the ice tyre itself. (Part E of Annex I is moved into a new Annex Ia. This amendment should be read accordingly.)
Amendment 135 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part E – paragraph 3
Annex I – part E – paragraph 3
Amendment 136 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 1 – point 1.1 – point VII
Annex II – point 1 – point 1.1 – point VII
Amendment 137 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 1 – point 1.1 – point VIII
Annex II – point 1 – point 1.1 – point VIII
Amendment 138 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 2 – point 2.3 – point b – point 10
Annex II – point 2 – point 2.3 – point b – point 10
Amendment 139 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 2 – point 2.3 – point b – point 11
Annex II – point 2 – point 2.3 – point b – point 11