6 Amendments of Bernd LANGE related to 2012/0288(COD)
Amendment 82 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point -aa (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point -aa (new)
Directive 2009/28/EC
Article 18 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 18 – paragraph 3 a (new)
(-aa) In Article 18 the following paragraph is inserted after paragraph 3: 3a. The Commission shall ensure that commitments and measures to monitor compliance with sustainability criteria for biofuels and bioliquids, and in particular for imported biofuels and bioliquids, are honoured and properly implemented. With that aim in view, the Commission shall: - in future conclude only trade agreements between the Community and third countries which incorporate binding provisions on sustainability criteria for biofuels and bioliquids consistent with the provisions of this Directive; - in particular monitor the provision of State aid/subsidies for biofuels and bioliquids in third countries and, if necessary, instigate proceedings if the aid or subsidies are provided in an unfair manner; - guarantee the reciprocity of the import and export arrangements and customs procedures for biofuels and bioliquids.
Amendment 86 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point - ae (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point - ae (new)
Directive 2009/28/EG
Article 18 – paragraph 4– subparagraph 1
Article 18 – paragraph 4– subparagraph 1
(-ae) The first subparagraph of Article 18(4) is replaced by the following: (4) The Community shall conclude with third countries only bilateral or multilateral agreements which incorporate provisions on sustainability criteria consistent with the provisions of this Directive. If the Community has concluded agreements which incorporate provisions dealing with the aspects covered by the sustainability criteria listed in Article 17(2) to (5), the Commission may decide that these agreements can serve as proof that biofuels and bioliquids produced from raw materials grown in the countries concerned meet the sustainability criteria in question. When such agreements are concluded, particular attention shall be paid to the measures taken to protect land which, in critical situations, performs critical ecosystem-protection functions (such as the protection of water catchment areas and protection against erosion), to protect the soil, water and air, on indirect land use changes, on the rehabilitation of degraded areas and to prevent excessive water consumption in areas where water is scarce, and to the aspects referred to in the second subparagraph of Article 17(7).
Amendment 109 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Annex 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Directive 2009/28/EC
Annex IX– Part B– point a
Annex IX– Part B– point a
Amendment 274 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – point 5 a (new)
Article 2 – point 5 a (new)
Directive 2009/28/EC
Article 18 – Paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 18 – Paragraph 3 a (new)
(5 a) In Article 18 the following paragraph is inserted after paragraph 3a: ‘3a. The Commission shall ensure that commitments and measures to monitor compliance with sustainability criteria for biofuels and liquid biofuels, and in particular for imported biofuels and liquid biofuels, are honoured and properly implemented. With that aim in view, the Commission shall: - in future conclude only trade agreements between the Community and third countries which incorporate binding provisions on sustainability criteria for biofuels and liquid biofuels consistent with the provisions of this Directive; - in particular monitor the provision of State aid/subsidies for biofuels and liquid biofuels in third countries and, if necessary, instigate proceedings if the aid or subsidies are provided in an unfair manner; - guarantee the reciprocity of the import and export arrangements and customs procedures for biofuels and liquid biofuels.
Amendment 275 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – point 5 b (new)
Article 2 – point 5 b (new)
Directive 2009/28/EC
Article 18 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Article 18 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 353 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – point 3
Annex II – point 3
2009/28/EG
Annex IX (new) – Part B – point a
Annex IX (new) – Part B – point a