Activities of Barbara WEILER related to 2012/0283(COD)
Plenary speeches (2)
Radio equipment (debate)
Radio equipment (debate)
Reports (1)
REPORT on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market of radio equipment PDF (391 KB) DOC (532 KB)
Amendments (12)
Amendment 88 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) Equipment which intentionally transmitemits or receives radio waves in order to serve its purpose makes systematic use of radio spectrum. In order to ensure an efficient use of spectrum so as to avoid harmful interference, all such equipment should fall within the scope of this Directive, whether equipment is capable of communication or notDespite the fact that some products intentionally use magnetic or electric fields to serve their purpose, there is no communication from the transmitter and consequently such fields do not propagate as radio waves. Such equipment has very limited potential for localised interference and should therefore be excluded from the scope of this Directive.
Amendment 92 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) In some cases interworking via networks with other radio equipment and connection with interfaces of the appropriate type throughout the Union may beis necessary in some cases. Interoperability between radio equipment and accessories such as chargers may simplifyies use of radio equipment and, reduces unnecessary waste and costs. A renewed effort to develop a common charger is therefore expected, as it would be highly beneficial in particular for consumers and other end-users.
Amendment 95 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the protection of electromagnetic compatibility as set out in Directive 2004/108/EC, including in particular levels of immunity which lead to improvements permitting the efficient use as intended of shared or adjacent frequency bands at all times.
Amendment 100 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 45 specifying which categories or classes of radio equipment are concerned by the requirement in the paragraph 1, the required information on compliance and the operational rules for making the information on compliance available.
Amendment 101 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Member States shall ensure that radio equipment is made available on the market only if it complies with this Directive when used for its is properly installed and maintained and used for its intended purposentended purpose or under the conditions which can be reasonably foreseen and when properly installed and maintained.
Amendment 102 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 7
Article 7
Member States shall allow the putting into service and use of radio equipment for its intended purpose where it complies with this Directive. Without prejudice to their obligations under Decision No 676/2002/EC, and to the conditions attached to authorisations for the use of frequencies in conformity with Union law, in particular under Articles 9(3) and 9(4) of Directive 2002/21/EC, Member States may only introduce additional requirements for the putting into service and/or use of radio equipment for reasons related to the efficient use of the radio spectrum, avoidance of harmful or electromagnetic interference or matters relating to public health.
Amendment 110 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 1
Article 18 – paragraph 1
1. The EU declaration of conformity shall statassume that the fulfilment of the essential requirements set out in Article 3 hasve been demonstratedmet.
Amendment 114 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Article 21 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Following a reasoned request from the market surveillance authority of a Member State, the manufacturer shall provide a translation of the relevant parts of the technical documentation into thea language of that Member Statewhich can be easily understood by that authority.
Amendment 116 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 39 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 39 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Member States shall ensure that consumers and other interested parties are given an opportunity to submit complaints to the competent authorities at national or regional level on unsafe and non-compliant products. Member States shall ensure that these complaints are followed in a transparent and non- discriminatory way. They shall also inform consumers and other interested parties of the procedures established and make the public aware of the existence, responsibilities, identity and contact details of those competent authorities.
Amendment 117 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 47 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 47 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) reach a high level of consumer protection
Amendment 119 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – point 1
Annex I – point 1
1. RNon-commercially available radio equipment used by radio amateurs within Article 1, definition 56, of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) radio regulations unless the equipment is available commercially. Kits of components to be assembled by: (i) Radio assembly kits modified by and for the use of radio amateurs and c. (ii) Commercially available radio equipment modified by and for the use of radio amateurs are not regarded as commercially available equipment. . (iii) Equipment for self-assembly by radio amateurs for experimental and scientific purposes related to amateur radio.
Amendment 120 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – point 3 a (new)
Annex I – point 3 a (new)
3a. Receive only radio equipment intended to be used solely for the reception of sound and TV broadcasting services