BETA

Activities of Christa KLASS

Plenary speeches (210)

Management of waste from the extractive industries
2016/11/22
Official feed and food controls
2016/11/22
Official feed and food controls
2016/11/22
Situation of women
2016/11/22
Vote
2016/11/22
Vote
2016/11/22
Genetically modified organisms
2016/11/22
Food safety
2016/11/22
Food safety
2016/11/22
Vote
2016/11/22
Comparative tests and trials for seeds
2016/11/22
Sustainable use of pesticides
2016/11/22
Breast implants
2016/11/22
Freedom of movement and residence for EU citizens
2016/11/22
Regional and local authorities in European integration
2016/11/22
Equal Opportunities for Women and Men (2001)
2016/11/22
Common agricultural policy (CAP) (continuation)
2016/11/22
Animal by-products not intended for human consumption
2016/11/22
Food and feed safety (continuation)
2016/11/22
Biofuels
2016/11/22
Vote
2016/11/22
Indication of ingredients present in foodstuffs
2016/11/22
Equal treatment for men and women (continued)
2016/11/22
Points of order
2016/11/22
COM in ethyl alcohol of agricultural origin
2016/11/22
2000 discharges
2016/11/22
Vote (continuation)
2016/11/22
Health rules concerning animal by-products
2016/11/22
Monitoring of BSE
2016/11/22
Undesirable substances in animal feed
2016/11/22
Equal treatment for men and women in employment
2016/11/22
Sugar and preparations intended for human consumption
2016/11/22
VOTE
2016/11/22
Protection of pigs
2016/11/22
Animal by-products
2016/11/22
Equal treatment for men and women
2016/11/22
Question Time (Council)
2016/11/22
VOTE
2016/11/22
Consumption of alcohol by children and adolescents
2016/11/22
Animal nutrition
2016/11/22
VOTE
2016/11/22
Balanced participation of women and men in the decision-making process
2016/11/22
Frontier workers
2016/11/22
Official inspections in the field of animal nutrition
2016/11/22
Gender-related aspects of armed conflicts
2016/11/22
Food safety
2016/11/22
Processed fruit and vegetables
2016/11/22
Agenda
2016/11/22
Vegetative propagation of the vine
2016/11/22
Animal nutrition
2016/11/22
European Year of Lifelong Learning (1996)
2016/11/22
Beef and beef products
2016/11/22
Recognition of professional qualifications
2016/11/22
Manufacture, presentation and sale of tobacco products (continuation)
2016/11/22
2001: European Year of Languages
2016/11/22
Animal nutrition inspections
2016/11/22
Modernising social protection
2016/11/22
Sustainable urban development – rural development – EQUAL initiative
2016/11/22
Women and science
2016/11/22
Daphne Programme 2000-2003
2016/11/22
EC and ECSC budgets for 2000
2016/11/22
Public health and food safety
2016/11/22
VOTE
2016/11/22
Rosé wines and permitted oenological practices (debate)
2016/11/22
Equal treatment between men and women engaged in a self-employed capacity - Pregnant workers (debate)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2008/0192(COD)
Explanations of vote
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2008/0194(COD)
Rare diseases (debate)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2008/0218(CNS)
Explanations of vote
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2008/0157(COD)
Food distribution to the most deprived persons in the Community (amendment of the Single CMO Regulation) (debate)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2008/0183(COD)
Explanations of vote
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 1998/0304(CNS)
The placing of biocidal products on the market – New biocides revision proposal (debate)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2008/0188(COD)
Integrated pollution prevention and control: industrial emissions, titanium dioxide industry, use of organic solvents, incineration of waste, large combustion plants (debate)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2007/0286(COD)
Framework for Community action to achieve a sustainable use of pesticides - Placing of plant protection products on the market (debate)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2006/0132(COD)
Framework for Community action to achieve a sustainable use of pesticides - Placing of plant protection products on the market (debate)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2006/0132(COD)
Explanations of vote
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2008/0156(CNS)
Explanations of vote
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2007/0220(COD)
Amendment of the single CMO Regulation (debate)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2008/0156(CNS)
Amendment of the single CMO Regulation (debate)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2008/0156(CNS)
School Fresh Fruit Scheme (amendment of Single CMO Regulation) (debate)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2008/0146(CNS)
Preparation of the EU-India Summit (Marseille, 29/09/08) (debate)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2008/2627(RSP)
White Paper on Nutrition, Overweight and Obesity-related health issues (debate)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2007/2285(INI)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
2016/11/22
Environmental quality standards in the field of water policy (debate)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2006/0129(COD)
Hygiene of foodstuffs (debate)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2007/0037B(COD)
Explanations of vote
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2007/0097(COD)
The situation of women in rural areas of the EU (debate)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2007/2117(INI)
The situation of women in rural areas of the EU (debate)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2007/2117(INI)
Statistics on plant protection products (debate)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2006/0258(COD)
Explanations of vote
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2006/0048(NLE)
Explanations of vote
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2006/0281(COD)
Explanations of vote
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2006/0132(COD)
Framework directive on the sustainable use of pesticides - Thematic strategy on the sustainable use of pesticides - The placing of plant protection products on the market (debate)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2007/2006(INI)
Framework directive on the sustainable use of pesticides - Thematic strategy on the sustainable use of pesticides - The placing of plant protection products on the market (debate)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2007/2006(INI)
Reducing alcohol-related harm (debate)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2007/2005(INI)
Definition, description, presentation and labelling of spirit drinks (debate)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2005/0028(COD)
Environmental quality standards in the field of water policy (debate)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2006/0129(COD)
Explanations of vote
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2005/0227(COD)
Common organisation of the market in wine (debate)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2006/2109(INI)
Explanations of vote
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2006/2204(INI)
Protection of groundwater against pollution and deterioration (debate)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2003/0210(COD)
Explanations of vote
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2006/0018(COD)
The protection and welfare of animals 2006-2010 (debate)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2006/2046(INI)
Improving the mental health of the population towards a strategy on mental health for the EU (debate)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2006/2058(INI)
Use of wood shavings to age wine artificially – Use of wood shavings as an oenological practice for European wines (debate)
2016/11/22
Forced prostitution during the 2006 football World Cup (debate)
2016/11/22
Protection of groundwater against pollution (debate)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2003/0210(COD)
Protection of groundwater against pollution (debate)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2003/0210(COD)
Flood assessment and management (debate)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2006/0005(COD)
Explanations of vote
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2003/0262(COD)
Rules for the prevention, control and eradication of certain transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (debate)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2004/0270B(COD)
Explanations of vote
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2005/2206(INI)
Explanations of vote
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2004/2254(INI)
Forced prostitution in the context of world sports events – EU measures against trafficking in human beings and the launch of an anti-trafficking day (debate)
2016/11/22
The future of the Lisbon strategy from a gender perspective
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2004/2219(INI)
Management of waste from extractive industries
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2003/0107(COD)
Explanations of vote
2016/11/22
Food additives
2016/11/22
EU-US Wine Agreement
2016/11/22
Explanations of vote
2016/11/22
Management of waste from extractive industries
2016/11/22
Financial Instrument for the Environment (LIFE +)
2016/11/22
Explanations of vote
2016/11/22
Explanations of vote
2016/11/22
Common market organisation in fruit and vegetables
2016/11/22
Quality of bathing water
2016/11/22
Protection of groundwater against pollution
2016/11/22
Explanations of vote
2016/11/22
Explanations of vote
2016/11/22
Explanations of vote
2016/11/22
Financing nature protection policy
2016/11/22
Residue levels of pesticides
2016/11/22
Reducing the consumption of lightweight plastic carrier bags (debate)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2013/0371(COD)
Food and feed law, rules on animal health and welfare, plant health, plant reproductive material and plant protection products - Animal health - Protective measures against pests of plants (debate)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2013/0136(COD)
Food and feed law, rules on animal health and welfare, plant health, plant reproductive material and plant protection products - Animal health - Protective measures against pests of plants (debate)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2013/0136(COD)
Clinical trials on medicinal products for human use (debate)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2012/0192(COD)
Provision of food information to consumers as regards the definition of 'engineered nanomaterials' (B7-0185/2014)
2016/11/22
Production and making available on the market of plant reproductive material (plant reproductive material law) (A7-0112/2014 - Sergio Paolo Francesco Silvestris)
2016/11/22
Third programme for the Union's action if the field of health (2014-2020) (debate)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2011/0339(COD)
A 2030 framework for climate and energy policies (A7-0047/2014 - Anne Delvaux, Konrad Szymański)
2016/11/22
Honey (debate)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2012/0260(COD)
Carbon capture and storage technology (debate)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2013/2079(INI)
Green infrastructure policy (debate)
2016/11/22
Financing, management and monitoring of the CAP - European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development - Common organisation of the markets in agricultural products - Direct payments to farmers under support schemes within the framework of the CAP - Transitional provisions on support for rural development (debate)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2013/0117(COD)
Future of the EU wine sector (debate)
2016/11/22
General Union environment action programme to 2020 (debate)
2016/11/22
Assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment (continuation of debate)
2016/11/22
Manufacture, presentation and sale of tobacco and related products (A7-0276/2013 - Linda McAvan)
2016/11/22
Fuel quality directive and renewable energy directive (A7-0279/2013 - Corinne Lepage) (vote)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2012/0288(COD)
Access to genetic resources and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from their utilization in the Union (debate)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2012/0278(COD)
Fuel quality directive and renewable energy directive (debate)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2011/0154(COD)
Fuel quality directive and renewable energy directive (debate)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2011/0154(COD)
Priority substances in the field of water policy (debate)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2011/0429(COD)
Educational and occupational mobility of women (A7-0164/2013 - Licia Ronzulli)
2016/11/22
Renewable energy in the European internal energy market (debate)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2011/0309(COD)
Timing of auctions of greenhouse gas allowances (debate)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2012/0202(COD)
Decision on the opening of, and mandate for, interinstitutional negotiations on common organisation of the markets in agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) - 2011/0281(COD) (B7-0080/2013)
2016/11/22
Protection of public health from endocrine disrupters (debate)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2012/2066(INI)
Risk and safety assessments of nuclear power plants in the European Union ("stress tests") (debate)
2016/11/22
Accounting rules and action plans on greenhouse gas emissions and removals resulting from activities related to land use - Mechanism for monitoring and reporting greenhouse gas emissions and other information relevant to climate change (debate)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2011/0372(COD)
Use of traditional designations for wines from the USA (debate)
2016/11/22
Explanations of vote
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2011/0093(COD)
Introduction of noise-related operating restrictions at European Union airports - Groundhandling services at European Union airports - Allocation of slots at European Union airports
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2011/0397(COD)
Environmental impacts of shale gas and shale oil extraction activities - Industrial, energy and other aspects of shale gas and oil (debate)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2011/2308(INI)
Implementation of EU water legislation (debate)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2011/2297(INI)
Food intended for infants and young children and food for special medical purposes (debate)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2011/0156(COD)
Equal pay for male and female workers for equal work or work of equal value (debate)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2011/2285(INL)
Explanations of vote
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2011/0176(COD)
A resource-efficient Europe (debate)
2016/11/22
Women and climate change (debate)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2011/2197(INI)
Our life insurance, our natural capital: an EU biodiversity strategy to 2020 (debate)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2011/2307(INI)
Competitive low-carbon economy in 2050 (debate)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2011/2095(INI)
6th World Water Forum (debate)
2016/11/22
Equality between women and men in the European Union - 2011 - Women in political decision-making (debate)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2011/2295(INI)
Food distribution to the most deprived persons in the Union (debate)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2008/0183(COD)
Food distribution to the most deprived persons in the Union (debate)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2008/0183(COD)
Placing on the market and use of biocidal products (debate)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2009/0076(COD)
Use of phosphates and other phosphorous compounds in household laundry detergents (debate)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2010/0298(COD)
Implementation of Professional Qualifications Directive (debate)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2011/2024(INI)
Explanations of vote
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2009/0164(COD)
Explanations of vote
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2010/0195(COD)
State of play of the Maternity Leave Directive (debate)
2016/11/22
Explanations of vote
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2008/0249(COD)
Explanations of vote
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2008/0249(COD)
EU position and commitment in advance of the UN high-level meeting on the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases (debate)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2011/2802(RSP)
Explanations of vote
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2006/0167(COD)
Situation of women approaching retirement age (short presentation)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2011/2091(INI)
Possibility for Member States to restrict or prohibit the cultivation of GMOs in their territory (debate)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2010/0208(COD)
European environmental economic accounts (debate)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2010/0073(COD)
Explanations of vote
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2010/0036(COD)
Explanations of vote
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2009/0129(COD)
Explanations of vote
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2009/0129(COD)
Emission performance standards for new light commercial vehicles (debate)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2009/0173(COD)
Patients’ rights in cross-border healthcare (debate)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2008/0142(COD)
Improvements in the safety and health at work of pregnant workers and workers who have recently given birth or are breastfeeding - Precarious women workers (debate)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2008/0193(COD)
Placing on the market and use of biocidal products (debate)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2009/0076(COD)
Placing on the market and use of biocidal products (debate)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2009/0076(COD)
EU legislation aiming at the conservation of biodiversity (debate)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2009/2108(INI)
Fair revenues for farmers: A better functioning food supply chain in Europe (debate)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2009/2237(INI)
Explanations of vote
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2009/2236(INI)
Novel foods (debate)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2008/0002(COD)
Food information to consumers (debate)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2008/0028(COD)
Explanations of vote
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2009/2070(DEC)
Equal treatment between men and women engaged in an activity in a self-employed capacity (debate)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2008/0192(COD)
2008 Discharge (debate)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2009/2077(DEC)
Beijing +15 - UN Platform for Action for Gender Equality (debate)
2016/11/22
Equality between women and men in the European Union — 2009 (debate)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2009/2101(INI)
Mutual recognition of professional qualifications (debate)
2016/11/22
Question Time (Council)
2016/11/22
Experience gained in applying the food hygiene regulations of the European Parliament and of the Council (debate)
2016/11/22
European Microfinance Facility for Employment and Social Inclusion (Progress) (debate)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2009/0096(COD)

Reports (13)

Report on the Eighth Annual Report on the Structural Funds - 1996 - Committee on Regional Policy PDF (153 KB)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 1997/2261(COS)
Documents: PDF(153 KB)
Report on the proposal for a Council Regulation laying down special provisions relating to quality wines produced in specified regions (COM(95)0744 - C4-0111/96- 96/0007(CNS)); and on the proposal for a Council Regulation amending Regulation (EEC) No. 2332/92 on sparkling wines produced in the Community (COM(95)0744 - C4-0112/96 - 96/0008(CNS)) - Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 1996/0008(CNS)1996/0007(CNS)
Recommendation for second reading on the common position adopted by the Council with a view to adopting a European Parliament and Council directive amending Directive 2000/13/EC as regards indication of the ingredients present in foodstuffs - Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Consumer Policy PDF (150 KB) DOC (63 KB)
2016/11/22
Committee: ENVI
Dossiers: 2001/0199(COD)
Documents: PDF(150 KB) DOC(63 KB)
Report on the prooposal for a European Parliament and Council directive amending Directive 2000/13/EC as regards indication of the ingredients present in foodstuffs - Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Consumer Policy PDF (175 KB) DOC (96 KB)
2016/11/22
Committee: ENVI
Dossiers: 2001/0199(COD)
Documents: PDF(175 KB) DOC(96 KB)
PDF (67 KB) DOC (144 KB)
2016/11/22
Committee: AGRI
Dossiers: 2000/0036(CNS)
Documents: PDF(67 KB) DOC(144 KB)
REPORT Recommendation for second reading on the Council common position for adopting a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a framework for Community action to achieve a sustainable use of pesticides PDF (260 KB) DOC (350 KB)
2016/11/22
Committee: ENVI
Dossiers: 2006/0132(COD)
Documents: PDF(260 KB) DOC(350 KB)
REPORT Report on the situation of women in rural areas of the EU PDF (165 KB) DOC (96 KB)
2016/11/22
Committee: FEMM
Dossiers: 2007/2117(INI)
Documents: PDF(165 KB) DOC(96 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a framework for Community action to achieve a sustainable use of pesticides PDF (690 KB) DOC (781 KB)
2016/11/22
Committee: ENVI
Dossiers: 2006/0132(COD)
Documents: PDF(690 KB) DOC(781 KB)
REPORT on the joint text approved by the Conciliation Committee for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the protection of groundwater against pollution and deterioration PDF (150 KB) DOC (82 KB)
2016/11/22
Committee: CODE
Dossiers: 2003/0210(COD)
Documents: PDF(150 KB) DOC(82 KB)
REPORT Recommendation for second reading on the Council common position for adopting a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the protection of groundwater against pollution PDF (275 KB) DOC (223 KB)
2016/11/22
Committee: ENVI
Dossiers: 2003/0210(COD)
Documents: PDF(275 KB) DOC(223 KB)
REPORT Report on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the protection of groundwater against pollution PDF (539 KB) DOC (251 KB)
2016/11/22
Committee: ENVI
Dossiers: 2003/0210(COD)
Documents: PDF(539 KB) DOC(251 KB)
RECOMMENDATION FOR SECOND READING on the Council position at first reading with a view to the adoption of a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the making available on the market and use of biocidal products PDF (639 KB) DOC (971 KB)
2016/11/22
Committee: ENVI
Dossiers: 2009/0076(COD)
Documents: PDF(639 KB) DOC(971 KB)
REPORT Report on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the placing on the market and use of biocidal products PDF (1 MB) DOC (2 MB)
2016/11/22
Committee: ENVI
Dossiers: 2009/0076(COD)
Documents: PDF(1 MB) DOC(2 MB)

Shadow reports (4)

REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 concerning the making available on the market and use of biocidal products with regard to certain conditions for access to the market PDF (258 KB) DOC (338 KB)
2016/11/22
Committee: ENVI
Dossiers: 2013/0150(COD)
Documents: PDF(258 KB) DOC(338 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 98/70/EC relating to the quality of petrol and diesel fuels and amending Directive 2009/28/EC on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources PDF (1 MB) DOC (1 MB)
2016/11/22
Committee: ENVI
Dossiers: 2012/0288(COD)
Documents: PDF(1 MB) DOC(1 MB)
REPORT on the protection of public health from endocrine disrupters PDF (191 KB) DOC (126 KB)
2016/11/22
Committee: ENVI
Dossiers: 2012/2066(INI)
Documents: PDF(191 KB) DOC(126 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EC) No 648/2004 as regards the use of phosphates and other phosphorus compounds in household laundry detergents PDF (351 KB) DOC (464 KB)
2016/11/22
Committee: ENVI
Dossiers: 2010/0298(COD)
Documents: PDF(351 KB) DOC(464 KB)

Shadow opinions (4)

OPINION on the proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council on a General Union Environment Action Programme to 2020 "Living well, within the limits of our planet"
2016/11/22
Committee: AGRI
Dossiers: 2012/0337(COD)
Documents: PDF(250 KB) DOC(441 KB)
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the establishment of rules and procedures with regard to the introduction of noise-related operating restrictions at Union airports within a Balanced Approach and repealing Directive 2002/30/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council
2016/11/22
Committee: ENVI
Dossiers: 2011/0398(COD)
Documents: PDF(294 KB) DOC(577 KB)
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a Programme for the Competitiveness of Enterprises and small and medium-sized enterprises (2014 - 2020)
2016/11/22
Committee: FEMM
Dossiers: 2011/0394(COD)
Documents: PDF(198 KB) DOC(387 KB)
OPINION on honeybee health and the challenges for the beekeeping sector
2016/11/22
Committee: ENVI
Dossiers: 2011/2108(INI)
Documents: PDF(139 KB) DOC(121 KB)

Written declarations (1)

Written declaration on improving the early diagnosis of cardiovascular diseases among women

Amendments (813)

Amendment 460 #

2013/2135(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
8. Notes that as one of the cornerstones of the EU’s climate and energy package, the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) should be able to best fulfil its main function, the reduction of GHG emissions, and respond efficiently to economic downturns and upturns; rRecalls that the main objective of the EU ETS is to reduce GHG emissions and not to provide investors with sufficient incentives to invest in low-carbon technologies, as these should be seen merely as a secondary objective and not as a basis for evaluating if the scheme works as intended;
2013/11/15
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 493 #

2013/2135(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
9. Notes that the EU needs a comprehensive policy framework for 2030 that encourages investment in and the long- term decarbonisation of non-ETS sectors; therefore calls on the Commission and the Member States to review the non-ETS targets while preserving the flexibility for Member States to define their own ways of meeting their eff, taking into account the performance of these sectort sharing targetso far;
2013/11/15
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 33 #

2013/2113(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital E
E. whereas, through increased recycling, the EU could benefit in terms of job creation and growth from a robust effort to move towards a balanced, cradle- to-cradle circular economy, based on the concept of waste as a resource;
2013/10/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 47 #

2013/2113(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the Commission’s Green Paper and recognises the need for specific EU legislation on plastic waste, as well as more uniform, consistent and rigorous implementation of the existing legislation concerning waste;
2013/10/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 56 #

2013/2113(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Notes that, used in packaging, plastic helps to maintain the quality and extend the shelf life of all kinds of products, thus contributing to quality of life; stresses that a differentiated approach needs to be taken, recognising that plastic packaging is not always necessary for product conservation; emphasises the need to foster public awareness that plastic must not necessarily be thrown away but is, in most cases, suitable for multiple re-use;
2013/10/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 69 #

2013/2113(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that the EU legislation on plastic waste should definbe amended to ensure that the following are put in place: specific targets for collection and sorting and mandatory criteria for recyclability (clarifying the distinctions between mechanical/organic recycling and recovery/incineration; the aim should be a target of at least 75 % of recycled plastic by 2020); specific labelling of materials in order to inform consumers concerning their mechanical or organic recyclabilityelective collection of materials and EU-wide harmonisation of collection, sorting and general waste management so as to create a level playing field, in accordance with the waste hierarchy; specific labelling to show whether products are recyclable, as well as clear guidance for consumers, with a view to increasing the sorting of waste for collection, recycling and/or energy production; and, finally, criteria for the replacement of single-use and short-lived plastic products by reusable and more durable materials;
2013/10/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 85 #

2013/2113(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
4. Agrees that plastic waste should be treated as a valuable resource by promoting its reuse, recycling, and recovery; believes that in any case landfilling should be banned by 2020, without, however, incentivising as a result the energy recovery option over recyclingphased out; calls for recycling to be incentivised so as to end the exportation of post-industrial plastic waste to Asia and to promote waste processing in Europe; considers that, alongside the targets and measures mentioned above for recycling, it is therefore advisable to introduce appropriate sanctions for incineration of recyclable and biodegradable plastics, in order to level the playing field for different plastic types; points out that this would also invert an unsustainable tendency that has until now privileged the use of virgin products over the more expensive recycled ones;
2013/10/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 102 #

2013/2113(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. Believes that the most dangerous plastics, those that are the most disruptive to human health and the environment (such as micro- and oxo-biodegradable plastics) and those which contain heavy metals that can also make recycling processes more difficult, should be phased out of the market or banned outright, as soon as possible before 2020; also believes that, as demanded by a majority of European citizens (and consumers), it is finally time to phase out or ban single-use, non- biodegradable and non-compostable plastic products, also before 2020apply a clear definition of what constitutes a single-use product and thereby to reduce recourse to single-use plastic products; stresses, however, that the most effective way to mitigate the impact of waste is to develop waste management infrastructure;
2013/10/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 125 #

2013/2113(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
6. Highlights that for biodegradable, bio- based and compostable plastics, adequate measures should be adopted to promote them, provided their production does not impact negatively on agricultural output for human or animal consumption; also believes that clearer information on their characteristics, recyclability and potential for re-use should be provided to consumers;
2013/10/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 164 #

2013/2113(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
10. Calls for the establishment of a European Day for plastic waste, on which citizens could return any volume of plastic waste to predetermined points in return for appropriate monetaryBelieves that more attention should be devoted to practical activities and coampensation, as a means of ensuring the supply of recyclable plastic and increasingaigns to raise public awareness ofabout recycling; considers that this event could also include community beach cleaning activities, as a symboliclso make a contribution to awareness-raising and to the containment of coastal pollution caused by plastic waste;
2013/10/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 27 #

2013/2100(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas in many Member States the horticulture sector incorporates other sectors of the economy, including ornamental plant cultivation, nurseries, perennial nurseries, gardening services, such as cemetery gardening, gardening supply retailers, garden centres and florists and landscape gardening;
2013/11/13
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 37 #

2013/2100(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses the importance of promoting the EU horticulture sector and enabling it to compete in the global marketplace, with a focus on support for research and development, energy efficiency and security and measures to improve marketing;
2013/11/13
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 44 #

2013/2100(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Calls on the Commission to establish the same market access conditions, as regards marketing standards, designations of origin, etc., for all market participants in the EU and to carry out checks to ensure that those conditions are observed, in order to prevent distortions of competition;
2013/11/13
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 46 #

2013/2100(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. Encourages the promotion of F&V consumption in Member States through educational activities such as the EU School Fruit Scheme or the Grow Your Own Potato and Cook Your Own Potato industry schemes in the UK;
2013/11/13
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 61 #

2013/2100(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Calls, in that connection, for the introduction of a balanced and intensive support model, so that direct marketers also have the opportunity to implement innovative projects and enhance their competitiveness;
2013/11/13
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 69 #

2013/2100(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Emphasises that cutting red tape is particularly important for small and medium-sized businesses, although such measures must not undermine the legal certainty which such businesses also rely on;
2013/11/13
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 82 #

2013/2100(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Commission, in its review of the EU F&V regime, to produce clearer practical rules about how POs should be designed and managed, and believes that in order to encourage more growers to join POs it is crucially important that the scheme adapts to fit the market structures that exist in Member Statelthough growers must remain free to take their own decisions on these matters;
2013/11/13
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 108 #

2013/2100(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
11. Recalls that both the Plant Protection Products Regulation (Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of 21 October 2009) and the new Biocides Regulation (Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 of 22 May 2012) require the Commission to specify scientific criteria for the determination of endocrine- disrupting properties by December 2013; is concerned that these criteria have the potential to remove significant substances which could still be used with acceptable risk; emphasises how important it is that the procedure should be transparent, so that the market actors concerned understand the scientific basis for the decisions and know which actors were involved in developing new criteria; urges the Commission to fully consider the impact of different approaches when presenting proposals for endocrine disruptors;
2013/11/13
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 115 #

2013/2100(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on the Commission to reassess the current restrictions on the use of some neonicotoinoids in light of new scientific evidence and urges the Commission to properly assess the economic and environmental impact of such restrictions, as regards location, type and time of use, before bringing them into force;
2013/11/13
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 145 #

2013/2100(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Takes the view that efforts to encourage young people to consider jobs in the horticulture sector and to provide them with training should be supported by means of awareness-raising and information campaigns at European level, for example in the form of flanking measures implemented as part of the EU School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme;
2013/11/13
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 29 #

2013/2098(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital H
H. whereas regionalthe quality branding can contribute to the development of territorial economies by broadening the concept of quality through the use of schemes for the delivery of sets of high- quality goods and services which are inextricably interlinked andschemes and quality symbols for protected designations of origin (PDO) and geographical indications (PGI) allow to highlight the qualities of a product which embody the specific characteristics of eacha territory, and in particularincluding its heritage (historical, cultural, geographical, etc.); whereas, as a result, these sets of goods and servicegoods come to be seen as unique, generating revenue at territorial level and, opening up new opportunities on local and international markets; and allowing to promote a region more effectively on regional, national and international markets; whereas the EU rural development policy allows for support for quality schemes set up at national or regional level; whereas quality schemes set up at national or regional basis shall not create confusion with PDO and PGI schemes and shall fully respect EU rules;
2013/10/16
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 45 #

2013/2098(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Notes that a large number of labelling options already exist in Europe;
2013/10/16
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 92 #

2013/2098(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Commission to develop an approach to the official recognition of regional quality branding based on an objective assessment of the governance of the territorial development process, focusing in particular on the steps taken to incorporate the social, economic and environmental dimensions, the diversity of the economic and social actors involved in promoting regional quality branding andMember States to use the support possibilities for quality schemes at national and regional level under their rural development programmes while avoiding confusion with and weakening of EU quality schemes and notably those for PDO and PGI; calls on the Commission to ensure theat quality of the set of specific goods and services which they can offerschemes set up at Member State and regional level respect EU law;
2013/10/16
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 8 #

2013/2017(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
3. Expresses its concern that the guaranteed, appropriate funding of the above mentioned actions will be seriously at risk if the multiannual financial framework is not adopted promptly;Calls for agreement to be reached without delay between the European Council and the European Parliament on the multiannual financial framework, so as to ensure guaranteed and appropriate funding of the above-mentioned actions.
2013/04/30
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 10 #

2013/2017(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that the DAPHNE III programme, which played a fundamental role in combating violence against women in the European Union, will come to an end on 31 December 2013; regretnotes that the programme will be discontinued after this dateviolence against women is still present and that action is urgently needed to counteract it; urges the Commission in this regard to continue earmarking sufficient funds within the Rights and Citizenship programme for efficient actions aimed at eliminating violence against women in the period starting in 2014;
2013/04/30
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 18 #

2013/2017(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 – indent 1
measures aimed at facilitating access of women to qualified jobs in the new technologies sector, including information and communication technology;
2013/04/30
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 20 #

2013/0371(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
(3) PLightweight plastic carrier bags with a thickness below 50 microns, which represent the vast majority of the total number of plastic carrier bags consumed in the Union, are less frequently re-used than thicker plastic carrier bags and more prone to littering.
2014/02/21
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 26 #

2013/0371(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 4 a (new)
(4a) The data available concerning the use of plastic carrier bags in the Union clearly show that consumption is low or has been reduced in those Member States where food retailers make plastic carrier bags available not free of charge, but instead against a small payment.
2014/02/21
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 28 #

2013/0371(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 5
(5) To promote similar reductions of the average consumption level of lightweight plastic carrier bags, Member States should take measures to reduce the consumption of plastic carrier bags with a handle and a thickness below 250 microns that are supplied to consumers at the check-out facility (point of sale) in line with the overall objectives of the Union’s waste policy and the Union's waste hierarchy as provided for in Directive 2008/98/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 November 2008 on waste and repealing certain Directives7. Such reduction measures should take account of current consumption levels of plastic carrier bags in individual Member States, with higher levels requiring more ambitious efforts. To monitor progress in reducing the use of lightweight plastic carrier bags national authorities will provide data on their use under article 17 of Directive 94/62/EC. __________________ 7 OJ L 312, 22.11.2008, p. 3.
2014/02/21
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 32 #

2013/0371(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 6
(6) Measures to be taken by Member States may involve the use of economic instruments such as taxes and levies, which have proved particularly effective to reduce the use of plastic carrier bags, as well as marketing restrictions such as bans in derogation of Article 18 of Directive 94/62/EC, subject to the requirements laid down in Articles 34 to 36 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union that are supplied to consumers at the check-out facility (point of sale).
2014/02/21
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 36 #

2013/0371(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 6 a (new)
(6a) Measures to be taken by Member States factor in that for technical reasons the minimum wall thickness for bio-based bags that are biodegradable is 16 microns. Bags with a wall thickness below 16 microns can only be made from bio-based non-biodegradable material.
2014/02/21
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 41 #

2013/0371(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
(3) PLightweight plastic carrier bags with a thickness below 50 microns, which represent the vast majority of the total number of plastic carrier bags consumed in the Union, are less frequently re-used than thicker plastic carrier bags and more prone to littering.
2014/01/27
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 43 #

2013/0371(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) In order not to impede the functioning of the internal market, the same conditions should apply throughout the Union in respect of the materials used. Differences in the way certain materials are dealt with in certain Member States are detrimental to recycling and trade.
2014/02/21
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 48 #

2013/0371(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 1
Directive 94/62/EC
Article 3 – point 2 a (new)
"2a. "lightweight plastic carrier bags” shall mean bags made of plastic materials as defined in Article 3(1) of Commission Regulation (EU) No 10/2011* with a wall thickness below 250 microns and which are supplied to consumers at the till in the point of sale of goods or products. _________________ * OJ L 12, 15.01.2011, p. 1."
2014/02/21
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 54 #

2013/0371(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 4 a (new)
(4a) The data available concerning the use of plastic carrier bags in the EU clearly show that consumption is low or has been reduced in those Member States where food retailers make plastic carrier bags available not free of charge, but instead against a small payment.
2014/01/27
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 55 #

2013/0371(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 2
Directive 94/62/EC
Article 4 – paragraph 1 a – subparagraphs 1 and 2
'1a. Member States shall take measures to achieve a reduction in the consumption of lightweight plastic carrier bags that are supplied to consumers at the check-out facility (point of sale) on their territory within two years of entry into force of this Directive. These measures may include the use of national reduction targets, and economic instruments as well as marketing restrictions in derogation from Article 18 of this Directive.
2014/02/21
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 57 #

2013/0371(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 5
(5) To promote similar reductions of the average consumption level of lightweight plastic carrier bags, Member States should take measures to reduce the consumption of plastic carrier bags with a thickness below 250 microns in line with the overall objectives of the Union’s waste policy and the Union's waste hierarchy as provided for in Directive 2008/98/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 November 2008 on waste and repealing certain Directives. Such reduction measures should take account of current consumption levels of plastic carrier bags in individual Member States, with higher levels requiring more ambitious efforts. To monitor progress in reducing the use of lightweight plastic carrier bags national authorities will provide data on their use under article 17 of Directive 94/62/EC.
2014/01/27
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 62 #

2013/0371(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 2 a (new)
Directive 94/62/EC
Article 4 – paragraph 1b (new)
(2a) In Article 4, the following paragraph is inserted: 1b. With that aim in view, Member States shall ascertain to what extent food retailers charging for plastic carrier bags has helped to reduce consumption.
2014/02/21
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 65 #

2013/0371(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 6
(6) Measures to be taken by Member States may involve the use of economic instruments such as taxes and levies, which have proved particularly effective to reduce the use of plastic carrier bags, as well as marketing restrictions such as bans in derogation of Article 18 of Directive 94/62/EC, subject to the requirements laid down in Articles 34 to 36 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.
2014/01/27
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 86 #

2013/0371(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) In order not to impede the functioning of the internal market, the same conditions should apply throughout the EU in respect of the materials used. Differences in the way certain materials are dealt with in certain Member States are detrimental to recycling and trade.
2014/01/27
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 89 #

2013/0371(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 1 a (new)
Directive 94/62/EC
Article 3 – point -2a (new)
(1a) In Article 3, a new point -2a is inserted: '-2 a. "carrier bags" shall mean bags which are supplied to consumers at the check-out to facilitate carriage of goods and products, with the exception of bags necessary for hygiene purposes intended to contain unpackaged foodstuffs or food and beverages that are intended to be consumed immediately after or very shortly after purchase.'
2014/01/27
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 91 #

2013/0371(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article – point 1
Directive 94/62/EC
Article 3 – point 2 a
"lightweight plastic carrier bags" shall mean bags made of plastic materials as defined in Article 3(1) of Commission Regulation (EU) No 10/2011* with a wall thickness below 250 microns and which are supplied to consumers at the till in the point of sale of goods or products.
2014/01/27
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 117 #

2013/0371(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 2
Directive 94/62/EC
Article 4 – paragraph 1a – subparagraph 1 a (new)
With that aim in view, Member States shall ascertain to what extent food retailers charging for plastic carrier bags has helped to reduce consumption.
2014/01/27
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 119 #

2013/0371(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 2
These measures may include the use of national reduction targets, and economic instruments as well as marketing restrictions in derogation from Article 18 of this Directive.
2014/01/27
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 133 #

2013/0371(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 2 a (new)
Directive 94/62/EC
Article 4 – paragraph 1b (new)
(2a) In Article 4, the following paragraph 1b is inserted: '1b. Member States shall take measures to ensure that food retailers do not provide lightweight carrier bags free of charge. Member States shall ensure that food retailers charge a price for lightweight plastic carrier bags that is effective and proportionate.'
2014/01/27
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 22 #

2013/0150(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 a (new)
(7a) In order for the system established by this Regulation to operate effectively, there should be good cooperation, coordination and exchange of information between the Member States, the Agency and the Commission regarding enforcement.
2013/09/30
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 38 #

2013/0150(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 8 b (new)
Regulation 528/2012/EU
Article 74 – paragraph 2
(8b) Articles 74(2) is amended as follows: Articles 77(4), 78 to 84, 86, 89 and 90 of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 shall apply mutatis mutandis, taking into account the role of the Agency and the role of the Member States' authorities with respect to this Regulation.
2013/09/30
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 41 #

2013/0150(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 9 a (new)
Regulation 528/2012/EU
Article 78 – paragraph 2
(9a) In Article 78 paragraph 2 shall be deleted.
2013/09/30
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 50 #

2013/0150(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 point 13
Regulation 528/2012/EU
Article 95 – paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Following the renewal of the approval of an active substance, any substance supplier or product supplier may submit to the Agency a letter of access to all the data which was considered by the evaluating competent authority as relevant for the purpose of the renewal, and for which the protection period has not yet expired (the 'relevant data'). Following the renewal of the approval of an active substance, the Agency shall remove from the list referred to in paragraph 1 any substance supplier or product supplier included therein who has not within 6 months from the renewal submitted all the relevant data or a letter of access to all the relevant data, either in accordance with the second subparagraph of paragraph 1 or in an application in accordance with Article 13.
2013/09/30
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 177 #

2013/0137(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – title
PLANT REPRODUCTIVE MATERIAL OTHER THAN FOREST REPRODUCTIVE MATERIAL AND MATERIAL FOR THE VEGETATIVE PROPAGATION OF THE VINE
2013/12/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 178 #

2013/0137(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1
This Part shall apply to the production, with a view to making available on the market, and to the making available on the market of plant reproductive material other than forest reproductive material and material for the vegetative propagation of the vine.
2013/12/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 185 #

2013/0137(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 10 a (new)
(10a) ‘heterogeneous material’ means plant reproductive material that does not belong to a variety as defined in point (1) of this Article, and is not a mixture of varieties;
2013/12/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 211 #

2013/0137(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 4 – point b
(b) it is heterogeneous material in the meaning of Article 14(3)a;
2013/12/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 227 #

2013/0137(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3
[…]deleted
2013/12/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 238 #

2013/0137(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 a (new)
Article 14a By [please insert the date of entry into force of this Regulation], the Commission shall submit a proposal under the ordinary legislative procedure laying down provisions on making available on the market heterogeneous material of particular genera or species. This proposal shall regulate the following: (a) the genera or species to which the provisions of this Article may apply; (b) requirements concerning the labelling and packaging of the heterogeneous material concerned; (c) conditions for making available on the market in a manner ensuring that such conditions do not constitute a barrier to the registration and marketing of the heterogeneous material concerned.
2013/12/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 341 #

2013/0137(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 53 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) the form of registration used: official description or officially recognised description;
2014/02/07
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 373 #

2013/0137(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 57 – title
Registration of varieties and heterogeneous material provided with an officially recognised description
2014/02/07
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 374 #

2013/0137(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 57 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. A variety or heterogeneous material may be registered in a national variety register on the basis of an officially recognised description if one of the following conditions are complied with:
2014/02/07
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 375 #

2013/0137(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 57 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) in case theit is a variety hadthat had not been previously not registered in a national variety register or in the Union variety register and plant reproductive material belonging to that variety has been made available on the market before the entry into force of this Regulation;
2014/02/07
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 378 #

2013/0137(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 57 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) in case theit is a variety that had been previously registered in any national variety register or in the Union variety register on the basis of a technical examination pursuant to Article 71, but which has been deleted from those registers more than five years before the submission of the current application and would not fulfil the requirements laid down in Articles 60, 61 and 62 and, where applicable, Article 58(1) and Article 59(1).;
2014/02/07
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 381 #

2013/0137(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 57 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) in case it is heterogeneous material as set out in Article 15a;
2014/02/07
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 385 #

2013/0137(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 57 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. In order to be registered on the basis of an officially recognised description, a variety shall comply, in addition to paragraph 1,in the meaning of paragraph 1 (a) and (b) shall comply with the following conditions:
2014/02/07
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 391 #

2013/0137(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 57 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. In order to be registered on the basis of an officially recognised description, heterogeneous material shall comply with the following conditions: (a) the material is identifiable and described, including the breeding procedure and parental material used; (b) the production scheme and the maintenance of the heterogeneous material is described and a sample has been made available; (c) the accuracy of the officially recognised description is confirmed by the results of an appropriate official examination by the competent authority on the basis of the sample.
2014/02/07
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 506 #

2013/0137(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 88 – paragraph 1
1. In the case of varieties provided with an officially recognised description, no fees shall be charged for the actions referred to in point (e) of Article 87(1).deleted
2013/12/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 516 #

2013/0137(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 102 – paragraph 1
1. The competent authority shall keep a file on each variety registered in the national variety register, containing the official description, the examination report and any complementary examination report pursuant to Article 76. Where applicable, the file shall only contain the officially recognised description of the variety, and the documents supporting that description, as well as the technical study report required in accordance with Article 57(4).
2013/12/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 17 #

2012/2258(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Notes that the ageing society is attributable to demographic change (declining birth rates);
2012/11/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 19 #

2012/2258(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1c. Stresses that participation on equal terms is a fundamental right of older members of society also;
2012/11/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 26 #

2012/2258(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 c (new)
2c. Notes that age is not to be equated with illness and handicap;
2012/11/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 34 #

2012/2258(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Welcomes medical progress which is now helping to increase life expectation;
2012/11/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 18 #

2012/2234(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph D a (new)
Da. whereas the OECD Social, Employment and Migration Working Paper No. 116 "Cooking, Caring and Volunteering: Unpaid Work Around the World" (Veerle Miranda) sheds light on the importance of unpaid work which is not yet recognized in the national pension schemes;
2013/01/28
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 71 #

2012/2234(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Welcomes the EU Commission project "Beyond GDP - Measuring progress, true wealth and the well-being of Nations" and invites the competent authorities to focus on its impact to national pension scheme's;
2013/01/28
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 74 #

2012/2234(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Calls on the competent EU and national authorities to create a family- friendly tax and social security system that takes into account the substantial additional costs of raising a family, as compared to childless couples, and calls to eliminate the invisible discrimination of mothers who work without pay to raise and educate the children who will support the pensions of people who have not raised children;
2013/01/28
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 75 #

2012/2234(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 c (new)
7c. Invites the Commission to adopt a lifecycle oriented approach taking into account the whole career as a lifelong course including possible interruptions and changes in a formal career scheme, to reflect the social and economic benefit of unpaid care work and modern work patterns;
2013/01/28
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 20 #

2012/2129(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital E
E. whereas women earn less than men (the average gender pay gap in the EU is 17.5%); whereas lower earnings mean correspondingly lower pensions;
2012/09/20
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 53 #

2012/2129(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital S
S. whereas equal access to health services must be guaranteed and the quality of health care needs to be improved, with more attention being paid to the particular situation of women in rural areas, many of whom live alone;
2012/09/20
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 64 #

2012/2129(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital W
W. whereas women make greater use of medicines and herbal remedies, with the consequent risks of interaction;deleted
2012/09/20
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 77 #

2012/2129(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Notes that elderly women who live alone, are not mobile and have no relatives living nearby need sufficient access to health care and home help to enable them to enjoy equal rights and live independent lives;
2012/09/20
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 5 #

2012/2066(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 4 b (new)
– having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market,
2012/11/27
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 6 #

2012/2066(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 4 a (new)
– having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 November 2009 on cosmetic products,
2012/11/27
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 7 #

2012/2066(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 a (new)
- having regard to the OECD conceptual framework for testing and assessment of endocrine disruptors.
2012/11/27
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 8 #

2012/2066(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 b (new)
- having regard to the draft guidance document on standardised test guidelines for evaluating chemicals for endocrine disruptions (2011).
2012/11/27
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 9 #

2012/2066(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 c (new)
- having regard to the draft detailed review paper: state of the sciences on novel in vitro and in vivo screening and testing methods and endpoints for evaluating endocrine disruptors.
2012/11/27
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 19 #

2012/2066(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital B
B. whereas there are many possible causes for a growing frequency of hormone- related disorders in humans; whereas there is now significant scientific evidence that this is partly due to the impact of chemicalsubstances with endocrine-disrupting properties;
2012/11/27
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 21 #

2012/2066(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital D – introductory part
D. whereas, in the case of chemicalsubstances with endocrine-disrupting properties, the difficulties of proving a causal link are exacerbated by a number of factors, such as that:
2012/11/27
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 28 #

2012/2066(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital D – indent 5 a (new)
– lifestyle and personal habits, as reflected in, for example, stress, exercise, and diet, also affect the endocrine system;
2012/11/27
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 52 #

2012/2066(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
2. Takes the view that the feared effectonce reliable indications of endocrine -disruptors are so serious thating effects have been produced, then, even in the absence of precise knowledge, including exact knowledge of causal links, should not prevent us from taking measures to protect humans and animals should be taken;
2012/11/27
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 61 #

2012/2066(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. Calls, therefore, on the Commission to submit as soon as possible proposals for overarching criteria together with testing and information requirements for chemicals on the commercial market, and for EU legislation to make clear what is regarded as a substance with endocrine- disrupting properties; advocates considering the introduction of ‘maintains that the introduction of regulatory classes for endocrine -disruptor’ as a regulatory hazard classing substances should be considered;
2012/11/27
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 67 #

2012/2066(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that it is important for the criteria for endocrine-disrupting chemicalsubstances to be based on a comprehensive hazardrisk assessment;
2012/11/27
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 72 #

2012/2066(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. Takes the view that the criteria for defining endocrine disruptors should be based on criteria for defining ‘adverse effect’ and ‘endocrine mode of action’, the WHO definition being an appropriate basis for that purpose; considers that both these criteria must be weighed up in parallel in order to carry out a comprehensive assessment; considers that proven effects should be assumed to be harmful as long as there isare no scientific data to indicate the opposite; stresses that any possible combination effects should be taken into consideration;
2012/11/27
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 79 #

2012/2066(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses that the criteria determining what constitutes an endocrine disruptor should be scientifically based and that the precautionary principle should be applied, taking into account in particular the potency of substances, in order to identify those substances which produce strong damaging effects at low concentrations; considers that a socio-economic assessment should then be carried out in accordance with the relevant legislation;
2012/11/27
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 97 #

2012/2066(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
9. Considers that it should be possible for decision-making bodies to deal with substances having similar chemical structurthe same modes of action and properties on a group basis if the manufacturer or importer cannot demonstrate that the chemical is safe in spite of its structural similarity, with a viewthe similarity in terms of its mode of action, or if no risk assessment can be produced to show that the chemical is safe to use, the object being to providinge the public as quickly as possible with protection from exposure to endocrine disruptors and to restricting the number of experiments on animals;
2012/11/27
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 124 #

2012/2066(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
13. Takes the view that endocrine disruptors identified in accordance with Article 57(f) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 should be regarded as Substances of Very High Concern within the meaning of the Reach Regulation; considers, therefore, that endocrine disruptors should be that the approach used to deal with endocrine disruptors, taking risk assessment into account, should therefore seek to make these substances subject to an authorisation requirement or restriction with a view to substitution;
2012/11/27
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 133 #

2012/2066(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
14. Stresses that endocrine disruptors should be regarded as substances for which it is not possible to set a limit value at which effects may occur (‘non-threshold’ substances) and that, but that the values in question can in some cases be very low and any exposure to such substances above the limit value may entail a risk;
2012/11/27
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 145 #

2012/2066(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
16. Calls on the Commission to include all relevant stakeholders in cooperation seeking to adopt the necessary legislative changes to improve protection of human health from hormone-disrupting chemicalsubstances;
2012/11/27
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 5 #

2012/2043(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
1. Recalls that Article 13 of the Treaty is of general application and as such is equally as important as the environment or consumer protection; stresses that, consequently, the EU’s strategy on animal welfare must include initiatives and actions to promote the welfare of all animals in all policy areas, in particular environment, climate change, competition and trade policy;
2012/05/03
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 14 #

2012/2043(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes the inclusion of a European Animal Welfare Framework Law in the Strategy; reiterates that such a Framework Law should be based on up-to-date validated science and should cover all animals, whether domesticated or stray, as well as invasive alien species, and fish; further welcomes acknowledgement of the need for the general public to be more effectively informed about animal welfare;
2012/05/03
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 33 #

2012/2043(INI)

Draft opinion
Indent 1
– revision of Regulation 1/2005; and a genuine move towards simplifying the applicable statutory provisions and reducing administrative costs, leading to greater flexibility for economic operators;
2012/05/03
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 60 #

2012/2043(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
6. Urges the Commission to undertake a careful examination of the impact on animal health, human health and the environment of current unsustainable methods of livestock production, and to ensure that the planned synergies with the CAP included in the Strategy result in greater support for sustainable production systems with improved animal welfare, thus helping prevent the spread of diseases and antimicrobial resistance; recommends drawing on practical experience;
2012/05/03
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 153 #

2012/0366(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 23 a (new)
(23a) Tobacco products have been shown to contain and emit many noxious substances and known carcinogens hazardous to human health when burnt. Scientific studies have clearly proven that passive smoking is a cause of death, illness and disability and that passive smoking is dangerous in particular to unborn children and infants. It can cause or aggravate respiratory problems in persons inhaling smoke. The health warnings should therefore also draw attention to the dangers to health of passive smoking.
2013/05/29
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 260 #

2012/0366(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
in order to facilitate the functioning of the internal market in tobacco and related products, taking as a basis a high level of health protection. Does not affect English version. Or. de Justification
2013/05/14
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 312 #

2012/0366(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 1
1. A unit packet of cigarettes shall have a cuboidrectangular shape. A unit packet of roll- your- own tobacco shall have the form of a pouch, i.e. a rectangular pocket with a flap that covers the opening. The flap of the pouch shall cover at least 70% of the front of the packet. A unit packet of cigarettes shall include at least 20 cigarettes. A unit packet of roll-your-own tobacco shall contain tobacco weighing at least 40 gcylinder or box.
2013/05/13
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 595 #

2012/0366(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 3
3. In order to ensure their graphic integrity and visibility, health warnings shall be irremovably printed, indelible and in no way hidden or interrupted, including by tax stamps, price marks, tracking and tracing marks, security features or by any type of wrapper, pouch, jacket, box or other device or by the opening of the unit packet. In the case of tobacco products other than cigarettes, roll-your-own tobacco and smokeless tobacco products health warnings may be affixed by means of stickers, provided that these cannot be removed.
2013/05/14
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 615 #

2012/0366(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 3
3. For cigarette packets the general warning and the information message shall be printed on the lateral sides of the unit packets. These warnings shall have a width of not less than 20 mm and a height of not less than 43 mm. For roll-your-own tobacco the information message shall be printed on the surface that becomes visible when opening the unit packet. Both the general warning and the information message shall cover 50% of the surface on which they are printed.
2013/05/14
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 637 #

2012/0366(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Each unit packet and any outside packaging of tobacco for smoking shall carry combined health warnings. The combined health warnings shall:
2013/05/14
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 644 #

2012/0366(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) be comprised of a text warning listed in Annex I and a corresponding colour photograph specified in the picture library;
2013/05/14
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 649 #

2012/0366(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) Member States may require combined health warnings in the form of the text warning and a colour photograph specified in the picture library.
2013/05/14
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 662 #

2012/0366(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) cover 750 % of the external area of both the front and back surface of the unit packet and any outside packaging;
2013/05/14
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 685 #

2012/0366(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) be positioned at the bottopm edge of the unit packet and any outside packaging, and in the same direction as any other information appearing on the packaging;
2013/05/14
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 701 #

2012/0366(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point g
(g) for unit packets of cigarettes, respect the following dimensions: (i) height: not less than 64 mm; (ii) width: not less than 55 mm.deleted
2013/05/14
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 740 #

2012/0366(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point c
(c) define the position, format, layout, design, rotation and proportions of the health warnings;deleted
2013/05/21
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 780 #

2012/0366(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 4 – point c
(c) surrounded by a black border not less than 3 mm and not more than 4of 3 mm in width inside the surface reserved for the text of the warning.
2013/05/21
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 812 #

2012/0366(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 1
1. The labelling of a unit packet and any outside packaging and the tobacco product itself shall not include any element or feature that: (a) promotes a tobacco product by means that are false, misleading, deceptive or likely to create an erroneous impression about its characteristics, health effects, hazards or emissions; (b) suggests that a particular tobacco product is less harmful than others or has vitalising, energetic, healing, rejuvenating, natural, organic or otherwise positive health or social effects; (c) refers to flavour, taste, any flavourings or other additives or the absence thereof; (d) resembles a food product.deleted
2013/05/21
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 839 #

2012/0366(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 2
2. Prohibited elements and features may include but are not limited to texts, symbols, names, trade marks, figurative or other signs, misleading colours, inserts or other additional material such as adhesive labels, stickers, onserts, scratch-offs and sleeves or relate to the shape of the tobacco product itself. Cigarettes with a diameter of less than 7.5 mm shall be deemed to be misleading.
2013/05/21
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 868 #

2012/0366(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 1
1. A unit packet of cigarettes shall have a cuboid shape. A unit packet of roll-your- own tobacco shall have the form of a pouch, i.e. a rectangular pocket with a flap that covers the opening. The flap of the pouch shall cover at least 70% of the front of the packet. A unit packet of cigarettes shall include at least 20 cigarettes. A unit packet of roll-your-own tobacco shall contain tobacco weighing at least 40 g.deleted
2013/05/21
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 890 #

2012/0366(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 2
2. A cigarette packet can be of carton or soft material and shall not contain an opening that can be re-closed or re-sealed after the opening is first opened, other than the flip-top lid. The flip-top lid of a cigarette packet shall be hinged only at the back of the packet.deleted
2013/05/21
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 901 #

2012/0366(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 22 to define more detailed rules for the shape and size of unit packets in so far as these rules are necessary to ensure the full visibility and integrity of the health warnings before the first opening, during the opening and after reclosing of the unit packet.
2013/05/21
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 918 #

2012/0366(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 22 to make either cuboid or cylindric shape mandatory for unit packets of tobacco products other than cigarettes and roll-your-own tobacco if there is a substantial change of circumstances as established in a Commission report.
2013/05/21
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1352 #
2013/05/14
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1355 #
2013/05/14
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 21 #

2012/0337(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – paragraph 19
19. Protecting, conserving and enhancing the EU’s natural capital therefore also requires tackling problems at source through, inter alia, better integration of natural capital objectives into other policies, ensuring that policies are coherent and deliver co-benefits. The greening elements set out in the Commission’s reform proposals, notably for EU agriculture, fisheries and cohesion policy, backed by the proposals for greening the EU budget under the Multi-Annual Financial Framework 2014-2020 (MFF) are designed to support these objectives. For instance, aquatic ecosystems in rural areas should benefit from the linking of farm payments to compliance with relevant requirements of the WFD as set out in the Commission's proposals for the reformobjective and measurable criteria of the CAPWFD. Greening of the CAP will also promote the environmentally beneficial agricultural practices of crop diversification, the protection of permanent grassland, and the establishment and maintenance of ecologically valuable farmland and forest areas. An essential element in this sustainable agriculture is farming in a spirit of responsibility for future generations which at the same time makes sparing use of resources and is productive.
2013/03/06
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 25 #

2012/0337(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Farming in the Union has for decades contributed to the conservation of habitats and to diverse cultural landscapes. In recent decades, European agriculture and forestry have achieved considerable improvements in the case of all elements of the environment and all agriculturally relevant immissions of substances, in some cases by organising production efficiently.
2013/03/06
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 26 #

2012/0337(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – paragraph 22
22. The degradation, fragmentation and unsustainable use of land in the EU is jeopardising the provision of several key ecosystem services, threatening biodiversity and increasing Europe’s vulnerability to climate change and natural disasters. It is also driving soil degradation. More than 25% of the EU's territory is affected by soil erosion by water, which compromises soil functions and affects the quality of freshwater. Soil contamination and sealing are also persistent problems. More than half a million sites across the EU are thought to be contaminated and until they are identified and assessed, they continue to pose potentially serious environmental and health risks. Every year more than 1 000 km² of land are taken for housing, industry, transport or recreational purposes. These long-term changes are difficult or costly to reverse, and nearly always involve trade-offs between various social, economic and environmental needs. Member States' planning decisions relating to land use should be made more sustainable. In order to tackle the serious problem of soil sealing, Member States should be required to take steps to reduce the area of land used and to preserve agricultural land areas for the production of food, feed and renewable raw materials.
2013/03/06
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 27 #

2012/0337(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – paragraph 23
23. To reduce the most significant man- made pressures on land, soil and other ecosystems in Europe, action will be taken at national level to ensure that decisions relating to land use at all relevant levels give proper consideration to environmental as well as social and economic impacts. The Rio+20 Summit outcome called for a 'land degradation neutral world'. The EU and Member States should reflect on how best to make such a commitment operational within their respective competencies as well as to address soil quality issuesSuch a commitment could best be honoured within the Member States. In view of the subsidiarity principle, soil quality issues can best be addressed within a binding legal frameworks at the level of the Member States. Targets will also be set for sustainable land use and soil.
2013/03/06
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 30 #

2012/0337(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – paragraph 24
24. Although nitrogen and phosphorus inputs to the EU environment have decreased considerably over the past 20 years, excessivesubstantial nutrient releases continue to affect air and water quality and to have a negative impact on ecosystems, causing significant problems for human health. In particular, ammonia release from inefficient natural processes (fertiliser management and inadequate waste water treatment urgently) needs to be tackled to achieve further significant reductions in nutrient releases. Further efforts to manage the nutrient cycle in a more cost-effective and resource- efficient way, and to improve efficiency in use of fertilisers are also required. This calls for improving the implementation of EU environmental legislation to address these challenges, tightenadjusting standards where necessary and addressing the nutrient cycle as part of a more holistic approach which interlinks and integrates existing EU policies that play a role in tackling excessive nutrient releases and eutrophication.
2013/03/06
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 34 #

2012/0337(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – paragraph 26 – subparagraph 1 – point e
(e) Land is managed sustainably in the EU, soil is adequately protected in Member States and the remediation of contaminated sites by the Member States is well underway.
2013/03/06
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 37 #

2012/0337(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – paragraph 26 – subparagraph 1 – point g a (new)
(ga) Pollination is maintained at a high level, measures are taken to support and foster bee health and – where necessary – measures are taken to ensure that the use of plant protection products which have been shown by a scientific risk assessment to have an adverse impact on bee populations is accompanied by the implementation of risk reduction measures.
2013/03/06
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 38 #

2012/0337(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – paragraph 26 – subparagraph 2 – point e
(e) Increasing efforts at national level to reduce soil erosion and increase soil organic matter, to remediate contaminated sites and to enhance the integration of land use aspects into coordinated decision- making involving all relevant levels of government, supported by the adoption of targets on soil and on land as a resource, and land planning objectives; increasing efforts at national level to reduce the area of land used and to preserve agricultural land areas for the production of food, feed and renewable raw materials.
2013/03/06
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 45 #

2012/0337(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – paragraph 30
30. Fully implementing the EU Climate and Energy Package is essential to reach the milestones identified for 2020 and for building a competitive, low-carbon economy by 2050. Whereas the EU is currently on track to reduce domestic GHG emissions 20% below 1990 levels by 2020, meeting the 20% energy efficiency target will require far more rapid efficiency improvements. This is also important in the light of still-growing demand for energy and the on-going debate on conflicts between land use for food and for bio- energy. The new Energy Efficiency Directive is expected to make a significant contribution in this regard.
2013/03/06
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 47 #

2012/0337(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – paragraph 32
32. Industry's uptake of the best available techniques under the Industrial Emissions Directive will deliver improved resource use patterns and reduced emissions for over 50 000 major industrial installations in the EU, thus making a significant contribution to stimulating the development of innovative techniques, greening the economy and reducing costs for industry in the longer term. At the same time the creation of short supply chains and local markets for agricultural products can significantly reduce CO2 emissions from the transport of food. Short supply routes provide more fresh and healthy food.
2013/03/06
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 50 #

2012/0337(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – paragraph 35
35. To set a framework for action to improve resource efficiency aspects beyond GHG emissions and energy, targets for reducing the overall environmental impact of consumption will be set, in particular in the food, housing and mobility sectors. Taken together, these are responsible for almost 80% of the environmental impacts of consumption. The Rio+20 outcome recognised the need to significantly reduce post-harvest and other food losses and waste throughout the food supply chain. This may be achieved by improving the value attached to food and by means of regional marketing and improving logistics, transport, stocking and packaging. All parties throughout the food chain, particularly traders and consumers, have a role to play. This also includes targeted consumer education and information.
2013/03/06
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 54 #

2012/0337(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – paragraph 41 – subparagraph 2 – point c
(c) Giving impetus to the public and private research and innovation efforts required for rolling out innovative technologies, systems and business models which will speed up and lower the cost of transition to a low-carbon, resource- efficient economy and which will help to substantially reduce food waste throughout the food chain.
2013/03/06
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 58 #

2012/0337(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – paragraph 62
62. In addition to helping Member States improve compliance, the Commission will continue to do its part to ensure that legislation is proportionate, fit for purpose and reflects the latest science. As a general rule, legal obligations which are sufficiently clear and precise will be enshrined in Regulations, which have direct and measurable effects and lead to fewer inconsistencies in implementation. The Commission will step up its use of communication, scoreboards and other means of publicly tracking Member States' progress in implementing specific pieces of legislation and of ensuring that the public are informed about positive trends in environmental protection.
2013/03/06
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 59 #

2012/0337(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – paragraph 63 – subparagraph 2 – point e a (new)
(ea) Cooperative strategies are developed among the various protagonists in environmental protection and nature conservation and more ample communication concerning tried and tested practices is developed.
2013/03/06
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 60 #

2012/0337(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – paragraph 63 – subparagraph 2 – point e b (new)
(eb) Regular assessments of existing law are performed, to ensure that environmental legislation measures are proportionate, feasible and well targeted.
2013/03/06
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 62 #

2012/0337(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – paragraph 71 – subparagraph 2 – point c a (new)
(ca) Communication and dissemination of positive developments and trends in environmental protection take place.
2013/03/06
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 69 #

2012/0337(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – paragraph 85
85. This programme includes a number of priority objectives designed to further enhance integration. In its proposals for the CAP, CFP, Trans-European Networks (TENs) and Cohesion policy reforms, the Commission has included measures to further support environmental integration and sustainability. For this programme to succeed, these policies should even further contribute towards meeting environment- related targets and objectives. Similarly, efforts primarily intended to achieve environmental improvements should be designed to deliver co-benefits for other policies wherever possible. For instance, efforts to restore ecosystems can be targeted to benefit habitats and species and to sequester carbon dioxide, while improving the delivery of ecosystem services vital for many economic sectors, such as pollination or water purification for agriculture, and creating green jobs.
2013/03/06
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 70 #

2012/0337(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – paragraph 86 – subparagraph 2 – point a
(a) further integrating environmental and climate- related conditionalities and incentives in policy initiatives, including reviews and reforms of existing policy, as well as new initiatives, at EU and Member State level;
2013/03/06
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 73 #

2012/0337(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – paragraph 89 a (new)
89a. The Union's food security policy should be based on sustainable agriculture and fair trade. Climate change is bringing pressure to bear on natural resources, particularly as sufficient quantities of food need to be provided for a growing world population with altered patterns of consumption. Imports of protein from third countries where the standard of environmental protection is inadequate could be reduced by promoting the cultivation of protein crops in the Union. In addition, the Union has an obligation to demand, bilaterally and multilaterally, adequate regulatory environmental protection measures in the regions concerned, from which such risks emanate.
2013/03/06
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 162 #

2012/0337(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 19
19. Protecting, conserving and enhancing the EU’s natural capital therefore also requires tackling problems at source through, inter alia, better integration of natural capital objectives into other policies, ensuring that policies are coherent and deliver co-benefits. The greening elements set out in the Commission’s reform proposals, notably for EU agriculture, fisheries and cohesion policy, backed by the proposals for greening the EU budget under the Multi-Annual Financial Framework 2014-2020 (MFF) are designed to support these objectives. For instance, aquatic ecosystems in rural areas should benefit from the linking of farm payments to compliance with relevant requirements of the WFD as set out in the Commission's proposals for the reform ofobjective and measurable criteria laid down in the CAPWFD. Greening of the CAP will also promote the environmentally beneficial agricultural practices of crop diversification, the protection of permanent grassland, and the establishment and maintenance of ecologically valuable farmland and forest areas. A key component of sustainable agriculture is resource-efficient and productive land use consistent with the interests of future generations.
2013/03/27
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 173 #

2012/0337(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 22
22. The degradation, fragmentation and unsustainable use of land in the EU is jeopardising the provision of several key ecosystem services, threatening biodiversity and increasing Europe’s vulnerability to climate change and natural disasters. It is also driving soil degradation. More than 25% of the EU's territory is affected by soil erosion by water, which compromises soil functions and affects the quality of freshwater. Soil contamination and sealing are also persistent problems. More than half a million sites across the EU are thought to be contaminated and until they are identified and assessed, they continue to pose potentially serious environmental and health risks. Every year more than 1 000 km² of land are taken for housing, industry, transport or recreational purposes. These long-term changes are difficult or costly to reverse, and nearly always involve trade-offs between various social, economic and environmental needs. Member States' planning decisions relating to land use should be made more sustainable. With a view to addressing the serious problem of the sealing of the soil, the EU Member States should be required to take steps to reduce the area of land which has been built on and to safeguard agricultural land used to produce food, feedingstuffs and renewable raw materials.
2013/03/27
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 175 #

2012/0337(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 23
23. To reduce the most significant man- made pressures on land, soil and other ecosystems in Europe, action will be taken at national level to ensure that decisions relating to land use at all relevant levels give proper consideration to environmental as well as social and economic impacts. The Rio+20 Summit outcome called for a 'land degradation neutral world'. The EU and Member States should reflect on how best to make such a commitment operationalSuch a commitment could best be met at national level. In keeping within their respective competencies as well as to address soil quality issues subsidiarity principle, soil quality issues can best be addressed within a binding legal framework42s at national level. Targets will also be set for sustainable land use and soil.
2013/03/27
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 195 #

2012/0337(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 26 – subparagraph 1 – point e
(e) Land is managed sustainably in the EU, soil in the Member States is adequately protected and the remediation of contaminated sites by the Member States is well underway.
2013/03/27
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 209 #

2012/0337(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 26 – subparagraph 2 – point e
(e) Increasing efforts at national level to reduce soil erosion and increase soil organic matter, to remediate contaminated sites and to enhance the integration of land use aspects into coordinated decision- making involving all relevant levels of government, supported by the adoption of targets on soil and on land as a resource, and land planning objectives. Increasing efforts at national level to reduce land use and maintain agricultural land for the production of feed and food and renewable raw materials.
2013/03/27
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 234 #

2012/0337(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 30
30. Fully implementing the EU Climate and Energy Package is essential to reach the milestones identified for 2020 and for building a competitive, low-carbon economy by 2050. Whereas the EU is currently on track to reduce domestic GHG emissions 20 % below 1990 levels by 2020, meeting the 20 % energy efficiency target will require far more rapid efficiency improvements. This is also important in the light of still-growing demand for energy and the on-going debate on conflicts between land use for food and for bio- energy. The new Energy Efficiency Directive is expected to make a significant contribution in this regard.
2013/03/27
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 301 #

2012/0337(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 41 – subparagraph 2 - point c
(c) Giving impetus to the public and private research and innovation efforts required for rolling out innovative technologies, systems and business models which will speed up and lower the cost of transition to a low-carbon, resource- efficient economy and contribute to a substantial reduction in food waste throughout the food chain.
2013/03/27
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 451 #

2012/0337(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 89 a (new)
89a. The Union's food security policy should be based on sustainable agriculture and fair trade. Supplying an adequate amount of food to a growing world population with changing consumption patterns puts pressure on natural resources as a result of climate change. Protein imports from third countries with an inadequate level of environmental protection could be reduced by encouraging the planting of protein crops in the EU. In addition, the EU is committed to requiring that there be appropriate, regulatory bilateral and multilateral environmental protection measures.
2013/03/27
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 63 #

2012/0297(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
(3) It is necessary to amend Directive 2011/92/EU in order to strengthen the quality of the environmental assessment procedure, streamline the various steps of the procedure and enhance coherence and synergies with other Union legislation and policies, as well as strategies and policies developed by Member States in areas of national competence. In many cases administrative procedures became too complicated and extended, causing delays and creating additional risks for the protection of the environment. In this respect, simplification and harmonisation of the procedures should be one of the aims of Directive 2011/92/EU. The suitability of creating a one-stop shop is to be taken into account with a view to allow coordinated assessment or joint procedures when several EIAs are required, for instance in cases of cross- border projects, as well as to define more specific criteria for mandatory assessments.
2013/05/29
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 66 #

2012/0297(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 3 a (new)
(3a) In the case of projects which may have cross-border effects on the environment, the Member States concerned should set up, on the basis of equal representation, a joint liaison body responsible for dealing with all the stages in the procedure. The consent of all the Member States concerned should be required for final authorisation of the project.
2013/05/29
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 67 #

2012/0297(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 3 b (new)
(3b) The revised Directive 2011/92/EU should also ensure that environmental protection is improved, resource efficiency increased and sustainable growth supported in Europe. To this end, the procedures it lays down should be simplified and harmonised.
2013/05/29
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 69 #

2012/0297(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 4
(4) Over the last decade, environmental issues, such as resource efficiency, biodiversity, climate change, and disaster risks, have become more important in policy making and should therefore also constitute critical elements in assessment and decision-making processes, especially for infrastructure projects. The Commission should propose a list of criteria and indications including visual impact with a view to a better implementation of Directive 2011/92/EU with regard to the conservation of historical and cultural heritage, as there are currently no guidelines in that respect.
2013/05/29
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 70 #

2012/0297(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 6
(6) The Soil Thematic Strategy and the Roadmap to a Resource-Efficient Europe underline the importance of the sustainable use of soil and the need to address the unsustainable increase of settlement areas over time (land take). Furthermore, the final document of the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development held in Rio de Janeiro on 20-22 June 2012 recognises the economic and social significance of good land management, including soil, and the need for urgent action to reverse land degradation. Public and private projects should therefore consider and limit their impact on land, particularly land take and the reduction in the area of agricultural and forestry land available for the production of foodstuffs, feedingstuffs and renewable raw materials, and soil, including on organic matter, erosion, compaction and sealing, including through appropriate land use plans and policies at national, regional and local levels.
2013/05/29
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 82 #

2012/0297(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 13
(13) Experience has shown that in cases of civil emergency compliance with the provisions of Directive 2011/92/EU may have adverse effects, and provision should therefore be made to authorise Member States not to apply that Directive in appropriate cases. In this respect, the Directive should take into account the provisions of the Espoo Convention, which, in cases of cross-border projects, obliges the participating States to notify and consult each other. In such cross- border projects, the Commission should, where and when appropriate and possible, play a more pro-active and facilitating role.
2013/05/29
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 100 #

2012/0297(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 1 – point a
Directive 2011/92/EU
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point a – indent 1
(a) in point (a) of paragraph 2, the first indent is replaced by the following: "— the execution of construction or demolition works, or of other installations or schemes,"deleted
2013/05/29
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 113 #

2012/0297(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) The following subparagraph shall be added to paragraph 2(a): ‘Individual works and activities which are authorised or permitted on the basis of a national legislative act shall not be classified as projects.’
2013/05/29
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 120 #

2012/0297(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 1 – point b
Directive 2011/92/EU
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point g
(g) "environmental impact assessment" shall mean the process of preparing an environmental report, carrying out consultations (including with the public concerned and the environmental authorities), the assessment by the competent authority, taking into account the environmental report, including data concerning pollution from emissions, and the results of the consultations in the development consent procedure as well as the provision of information on the decision in accordance with Articles 5 to 10."
2013/05/29
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 125 #

2012/0297(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 1 – point b a (new)
Directive 2011/92/EU
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point g a (new)
(ba) in paragraph 2, the following definition is added: "(ga) "Joint Procedure": Under the Joint Procedure the competent authority shall issue one environmental impact assessment, integrating the assessments of one or more authorities without prejudice to other provisions of other relevant EU legislation."
2013/05/29
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 127 #

2012/0297(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 1 – point b b (new)
Directive 2011/92/EU
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point g b (new)
(bb) in paragraph 2, the following definition is added: "(gb) "Simplification" means the reduction of forms, the creation of joint procedures and coordination tools in order to integrate the assessments made by the concerned authorities. Simplification also means to establish shared criteria, shorten deadlines for submitting reports and to strengthen objective and scientific evaluations."
2013/05/29
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 173 #

2012/0297(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 3
Directive 2011/92/EU
Article 3 – point b
(b) land, soil, water, air and climate change;
2013/05/29
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 179 #

2012/0297(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 3
Directive 2011/92/EU
Article 3 – point b a (new)
(ba) land used for agriculture and forestry;
2013/05/29
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 183 #

2012/0297(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 3
Directive 2011/92/EU
Article 3 – point c
(c) material assets, cultural heritage and the landscape in accordance with Article 3 TEU;
2013/05/29
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 230 #

2012/0297(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 4 – point b
Directive 2011/92/EU
Article 4 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1
6. The competent authority shall make its decision pursuant to paragraph 2 within three months from the request for development consent and provided that the developer has submitted all the requisite information. Depending on the nature, complexity, location and size of the proposed project, the competent authority may extend that deadline by a furtherup to 3 months; in that case, the competent authority shall inform the developer of the reasons justifying the extension and of the date when its determination is expected.
2013/05/29
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 241 #

2012/0297(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 5
Directive 2011/92/EU
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. Where an environmental impact assessment must be carried out in accordance with Articles 5 to 10, the developer shall prepare an environmental report. The environmental report shall be based on the determination pursuant to paragraph 2 of this Article and include the information that may reasonably be required for making informed decisions on the environmental impacts of the proposed project, taking into account current knowledge and methods of assessment, the characteristics, technical capacity and location of the project, the characteristics of the potential impact, and alternatives to the proposed project and the extent to which certain matters (including the evaluation of alternatives) are more appropriately assessed at different levels including the planning level, or on the basis of other assessment requirementsconsidered by the developer. The detailed list of information to be provided in the environmental report is specified in Annex IV.
2013/05/29
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 246 #

2012/0297(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 5
Directive 2011/92/EU
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. Where an environmental impact assessment must be carried out in accordance with Articles 5 to 10, the developer shall prepare an environmental report. The environmental report shall be based on the determination pursuant to paragraph 2 of this Article and include the information that may reasonably be required for making informed decisions on the environmental impacts of the proposed project, taking into account current knowledge and methods of assessment, the characteristics, technical capacity and location, including immission load, of the project, the characteristics of the potential impact, alternatives to the proposed project and the extent to which certain matters (including the evaluation of alternatives) are more appropriately assessed at different levels including the planning level, or on the basis of other assessment requirements. The detailed list of information to be provided in the environmental report is specified in Annex IV.
2013/05/29
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 255 #

2012/0297(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 5
Directive 2011/92/EU
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
2. The competent authority, after having consulted the authorities referred to in Article 6(1) and the developer, shall determine the scope and level of detail of the information to be included by the developer in the environmental report, in accordance with paragraph 1 of this Article, if the operator asks for this. In particular, it shall determine:
2013/05/29
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 264 #

2012/0297(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 5
Directive 2011/92/EU
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) the individual stages of the procedure and their duration;deleted
2013/05/29
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 273 #

2012/0297(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 5
Directive 2011/92/EU
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d
(d) reasonablethe required alternatives relevant to the proposed project and itsconsidered by the developer and their specific characteristics;
2013/05/29
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 281 #

2012/0297(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 5
Directive 2011/92/EU
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point f
(f) the information to be submitted relevant to the specific characteristics of a particular project or type of project;deleted
2013/05/29
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 347 #

2012/0297(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 6 – point b
Directive 2011/92/EU
Article 6 – paragraph 7
7. The time-frames for consulting the public concerned on the environmental report referred to in Article 5(1) shall not be shorter than 30 days or longer than 60 days. In exceptional cases, where the nature, complexity, location or size of the proposed project so require, the competent authority may extend this time-frame by a furtherup to 30 days; in that case, the competent authority shall inform the developer of the reasons justifying the extension..
2013/05/29
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 403 #

2012/0297(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 8
Directive 2011/92/EU
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Depending on the nature, complexity, location and size of the proposed project, the competent authority may extend that deadline by a furtherup to 3 months; in that case, the competent authority shall inform the developer of the reasons justifying the extension and of the date when its decision is expected.
2013/05/29
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 427 #

2012/0297(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 9 a (new)
Directive 2011/92/EU
Article 11 – paragraphs 5 a (new) and 5 b(new)
(9a) Article 11 is amended as follows: (a) The following paragraph 5a shall be added: ‘5a.Member States may lay down that a breach of procedural and formal rules shall not affect the lawfulness of a development consent if the decision would not have been likely to have been different without the breach. That is particularly the case where: (a) individuals or authorities were not given the opportunity to participate where required pursuant to this Directive, but the interests at stake were insignificant or were taken into account in the decision, (b) the particulars referred to in Article 9(1) are incomplete, or (c) an announcement required pursuant to this Directive was made in a flawed manner, but the purpose for which the announcement was required was still fulfilled. This shall be without prejudice to the right of Member States to lay down in their domestic law that, in addition to a formal error, there must be a breach of the law.’ (b) The following paragraph 5b shall be added: ‘5b. Member States may lay down that procedural steps which have been carried out incorrectly may also be performed correctly after the decision has been adopted if the procedural error is not serious and does not affect the fundamentals of the project. Member States shall ensure that the competent authorities also take a fresh decision, whose outcome remains open, in the event of subsequent rectification of a procedural step in which an error has occurred.’
2013/05/29
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 483 #

2012/0297(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex – point 1
(ba) a description of the likely environmental impact of emissions at the location of the project.
2013/05/29
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 513 #

2012/0297(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex – point 2
Directive 2011/92/EU
Annex III – paragraph 1 – point h
(h) impacts of the project on the environment, in particular on land use and the loss of agricultural and forest areas, land (increase of settlement areas over time – land use or land take), soil (organic matter, erosion, compaction, sealing), water (quantity and quality), air and biodiversity (population quality and quantity and ecosystem degradation and fragmentation);
2013/05/29
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 519 #

2012/0297(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex – point 2
Directive 2011/92/EU
Annex III – paragraph 1 – point i
(i) the risks to human health (e.g. due to water contamination or, air pollution or noise);
2013/05/29
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 83 #

2012/0288(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 1 a (new)
(1a) In order to achieve further greenhouse gas savings, the use of biofuels in air travel should also be stepped up.
2013/05/31
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 100 #

2012/0288(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 5
(5) Based on forecasts of biofuel demand provided by the Member States and estimates of indirect land-use change emissions for different biofuel feedstocks it is likely that greenhouse gas emissions linked to indirect land use change are significant, and could negate some or all of the greenhouse gas savings of individual biofuels. This is because almost the entire biofuel production in 2020 is expected to come from crops grown on land that could be used to satisfy food and feed markets. In order to reduce such emissions, it is appropriate to distinguish between crop groups such as oil crops, cereals, sugars and other starch containing crops accordingly.deleted
2013/05/31
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 117 #

2012/0288(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 6
(6) Liquid renewable fuels are likely to be required by the transport sector in order to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. Advanced biofuels, such as those made from wastes and and residues, by bacteria, algae, provide high greenhouse gas savings with low risk of causing indirect land use change and do not compete directly for agricultural land for the food and feed markets. It is appropriate, therefore, to encourage greater production of such advanced biofuels as these are currently not commercially available in large quantities, in part due to competition for public subsidies with established food crop based biofuel technologies. Further incentives should be provided by increasing the weighting of advanced biofuels towards 10% target for transport set in Directive 2009/28/EC compared to conventional biofuels. In this context, only advanced biofuels with low estimated indirect land use change impacts and high overall greenhouse gas savings should be supported as part of the post 2020 renewable energy policy framework.
2013/05/31
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 120 #

2012/0288(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 6
(6) Liquid renewable fuels are likely to be required by the transport sector in order to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. Advanced biofuels, such as those made from wastes and algae, provide high greenhouse gas savings with low risk of causing indirect land use change and do not compete directly for agricultural land for the food and feed markets. It is appropriate, therefore, to encourage greater production of such advanced biofuels as these are currently not commercially available in large quantities, in part due to competition for public subsidies with established food crop based biofuel technologies. Further incentives should be provided by increasing the weighting ofsetting a separate target of at least 2% for advanced biofuels towards 10% targetmanufactured for the transport setctor in Directive 2009/28/EC compared to conventional biofuels. In this context, ontechnologically advanced biofuels with low estimated indirect land use change impacts and high overall greenhouse gas savings should be supported as part of the post 2020 renewable energy policy frameworkshould be supported as part of the post 2020 renewable energy policy framework. However, in order to avoid disrupting the market and creating incentives for manipulation, advanced biofuels should be subject to the same sustainability criteria as apply to all other biofuels.
2013/05/31
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 152 #

2012/0288(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 9
(9) To prepare for the transition towards advanced biofuels and minimise the overall indirect land use change impacts in the period to 2020, it is appropriate to limit the amount of biofuels and bioliquids obtained from food crops as set out in part A of Annex VIII to Directive 2009/28/EC and part A of Annex V to Directive 98/70/EC that can be counted towards targets set out in Directive 2009/28/EC. Without restricting the overall use of such biofuels, the share of biofuels and bioliquids produced from cereal and other starch rich crops, sugar and oil crops that can be counted towards the targets of Directive 2009/28/EC should be limited to the share of such biofuels and bioliquids consumed in 2011.deleted
2013/05/31
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 169 #

2012/0288(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 10
(10) The 5% limit set up in Article 3(4)d does not affect the Member States' freedom to arrange their own trajectory as to compliance with this prescribed share of conventional biofuels within the overall 10% target. As a consequence, the access to the market of the biofuels produced by the installations in operation before the end of 2013 remains fully open. Therefore this amending directive does not affect the legitimate expectations of the operators of such installations.
2013/05/31
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 247 #

2012/0288(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 2 – point -a (new)
Directive 98/70/EC
Article 7b – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
(-a) In Article 7(b), the second subparagraph of paragraph 1 is deleted.
2013/06/03
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 262 #

2012/0288(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 2 – point b a (new)
98/70/EG
Article 7b – paragraph 5 a (new)
(ba) Paragraph 5a is added: ‘5a. With due regard for the provisions referred to in point 2(a), (b) and (c) of Article 7a, raw materials for the production of biofuels for crediting towards the admixture target shall not be derived from countries whose cultivated land areas fall under paragraphs 4 and 5 and have undergone significant changes in the year of production of the raw materials.’
2013/06/03
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 280 #

2012/0288(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 3 – point a
Directive 98/70/EC
Article 7d – paragraph 6
6. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts pursuant to Article 10a concerning the adaptation to technical and scientific progress of Annex V, including by the revision of the proposed crop group indirect land-use change valuesthe establishment of indirect land-use change values for each legal year according to Annex V; the introduction of new values at further levels of disaggregation (i.e. at a feedstock level); the inclusion of additional values should new biofuel feedstocks come to market as appropriate, review the categories of which biofuels are assigned zero indirect land-use change emissions; and the development of factors for feedstocks from non-food cellulosic and ligno-cellulosic materials.
2013/06/03
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 325 #

2012/0288(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – point 2 – point b
Directive 2009/28/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
b) in paragraph 1, the following second subparagraph is added: 'For the purpose of compliance with target referred to in the first subparagraph, the maximum joint contribution from biofuels and bioliquids produced from cereal and other starch rich crops, sugars and oil crops shall be no more than the energy quantity corresponding to the maximum contribution as set out in Article 3(4)d.'deleted
2013/06/03
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 346 #

2012/0288(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – point 2 – point c – point ii
Directive 2009/28/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point d
(d) for the calculation of biofuels in the numerator, (i) the share of energy from biofuels produced from cereal and other starch rich crops, sugars and oil crops shall be no more than 5%, the estimated share at the end of 2011, of the final consumption of energy in transport in 2020the raw materials listed in paragraph 2 of Article 21 shall be at least 2% of overall energy consumption in transport in 2020 and (ii) the share of energy from biofuels produced from food crops shall be at least 8% of overall energy consumption.
2013/06/03
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 365 #

2012/0288(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – point 2 – point c – point iii
Directive 2009/28/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point e
(iii) the following point (e) is added: The contribution made by: (i) biofuels produced from feedstocks listed in Part A of Annex IX shall be considered to be four times their energy content; (ii) biofuels produced from feedstocks listed in Part B of Annex IX shall be considered to be twice their energy content; (iii) renewable liquid and gaseous fuels of non-biological origin shall be considered to be four times their energy content. Member States shall ensure that no raw materials are intentionally modified to be covered by categories (i) to (iii). The list of feedstock set out in Annex IX may be adapted to scientific and technical progress, in order to ensure a correct implementation of the accounting rules set out in this Directive. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 25 (b) concerning the list of feedstock set out in Annex IX'deleted
2013/06/03
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 408 #

2012/0288(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – point 5 – point -a (new)
Directive 2009/28/EC
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
(-a) In Article 17(1), the second subparagraph is deleted;
2013/06/03
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 421 #

2012/0288(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – point 5 – point b a (new)
Directive 2009/28/EC
Article 17 – paragraph 5 a (new)
(ba) Paragraph 5a is added: ‘5a. With due regard for the provisions referred to in paragraph 1(a), (b) and (c), raw materials for the production of biofuels for crediting towards the admixture target shall not be derived from countries whose cultivated land areas that fall under paragraphs 4 and 5 have undergone significant changes in the year of production of the raw materials.’
2013/06/03
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 445 #

2012/0288(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – point 7 – point c
Directive 2009/28/EC
Article 19 – paragraph 6
6. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts pursuant to Article 25(b) concerning the adaptation to technical and scientific progress of Annex VIII, including the revision of the proposed crop group indirect land-use change valuesthe establishment of the indirect land-use change values for each legal year according to Annex VIII; the introduction of new values at further levels of disaggregation (i.e. at a feedstock level); the inclusion of additional values should new biofuel feedstocks come to market as appropriate; and the development of factors for feedstocks from non-food cellulosic and ligno-cellulosic materials.
2013/06/03
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 496 #

2012/0288(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex I – point 2
Directive 98/70/EC
Annex V – Part A
Part A. Estimated indirect land-use change emissions from biofuels Feedstock group Estimated Cereals and 12 other starch rich crops Sugars 13 Oil crops 55 Biofuels produced by conversion of indirect land-use vegetable starches, sugars and/or fatty change emissions acids from cultivation will be considered (gCO2eq/MJ) to have estimated indirect land-use change emissions which shall be established by the Commission for each legal year. For the estimation of indirect land-use change emissions the following rules shall be applied: For the estimation of gross annual emissions from carbon stock changes caused by indirect land-use change, Egross iluc global, the following rule shall be applied: Egross iluc global = (LUCglobal - ∑ dLUC) x ((CSRW - CSAW) x 3,664) where LUCglobal = Global land use change in the year preceding the year of biofuel production (reference year) (estimated as area units (ha)); ∑ dLUCglobal = Accumulated global direct land use changes for biofuel production in the preceding year (estimated as area units (ha)); CSRW = the previous carbon stock (estimated as mass (tons)) of carbon, including both soil and vegetation) of in the preceding year new cultivated areas in the world. CSAW = the actual carbon stock (measured as mass (tons) of carbon, including both soil and vegetation) of in the preceding year new cultivated areas in the world. In cases where the carbon stock accumulates over more than one year, the value attributed to CSAW shall be the estimated stock per unit area after 20 years or when the crop reaches maturity, whichever the earlier; For the calculation of net annual emissions from carbon stock changes caused by indirect land-use change, Enet iluc global, the following rule shall be applied: Enet iluc global = Egross iluc global – (20% x Egross iluc global) where Enet iluc global = annual greenhouse gas emissions from carbon stock change due to indirect land-use change (estimated as mass (tons) of CO2-equivalent), reduced by 20% discount compensating uncertainties of estimates; For the estimation of the indirect land-use change emissions per unit biofuel energy the following rule shall be applied: eiluc = ((FSbiofuels x Enet iluc global) / Enbiofuel global) x 1000 where FSbiofuels = Share of feed stocks (vegetable starches, sugars and/or fatty acids from cultivation estimated as mass (tons)) converted to biofuels in the preceding year divided by global vegetable crops from cultivation (estimated as mass (tons)) produced in the year preceding the reference year; Enbiofuels = Energy content (estimated as energy content (gigajoule) determined by lower heating value) of global biofuel production in the preceding year. 1000 = conversion factor t/GJ to g/MJ
2013/06/03
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 498 #

2012/0288(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex I – point 2
Directive 98/70/EC
Annex V – part B – point a
(a) feedstocks which are not included under Part A of this Annex and feed stocks included under Part A of this Annex for which estimated indirect land-use change emissions are not established for the reference year.
2013/06/03
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 515 #

2012/0288(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex II – point 2
Directive 98/70/EC
Annex VIII – Part A
Part A. Estimated indirect land-use change emissions from biofuels Feedstock group Estimated Cereals and 12 other starch rich crops Sugars 13 Oil crops 55 Biofuels produced by conversion of indirect land-use vegetable starches, sugars and/or fatty change emissions acids from cultivation will be considered (gCO2eq/MJ) to have estimated indirect land-use change emissions which shall be established by the Commission for each legal year. For the estimation of indirect land-use change emissions the following rules shall be applied: For the estimation of gross annual emissions from carbon stock changes caused by indirect land-use change, Egross iluc global, the following rule shall be applied: Egross iluc global = (LUCglobal - ∑ dLUC) x ((CSRW - CSAW) x 3,664) where LUCglobal = Global land use change in the year preceding the year of biofuel production (reference year) (estimated as area units (ha)); ∑ dLUCglobal = Accumulated global direct land use changes for biofuel production in the preceding year (estimated as area units (ha)); CSRW = the previous carbon stock (estimated as mass (tons)) of carbon, including both soil and vegetation) of in the preceding year new cultivated areas in the world. CSAW = the actual carbon stock (measured as mass (tons) of carbon, including both soil and vegetation) of in the preceding year new cultivated areas in the world. In cases where the carbon stock accumulates over more than one year, the value attributed to CSAW shall be the estimated stock per unit area after 20 years or when the crop reaches maturity, whichever the earlier; For the calculation of net annual emissions from carbon stock changes caused by indirect land-use change, Enet iluc global, the following rule shall be applied: Enet iluc global = Egross iluc global – (20% x Egross iluc global) where Enet iluc global = annual greenhouse gas emissions from carbon stock change due to indirect land-use change (estimated as mass (tons) of CO2-equivalent), reduced by 20% discount compensating uncertainties of estimates; For the estimation of the indirect land-use change emissions per unit biofuel energy the following rule shall be applied: eiluc = ((FSbiofuels x Enet iluc global) / Enbiofuel global) x 1000 where FSbiofuels = Share of feed stocks (vegetable starches, sugars and/or fatty acids from cultivation estimated as mass (tons)) converted to biofuels in the preceding year divided by global vegetable crops from cultivation (estimated as mass (tons)) produced in the year preceding the reference year; Enbiofuels = Energy content (estimated as energy content (gigajoule) determined by lower heating value) of global biofuel production in the preceding year. 1000 = conversion factor t/GJ to g/MJ
2013/06/03
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 517 #

2012/0288(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex II – point 2
(a) feedstocks which are not included under Part A of this Annex and feed stocks included under Part A of this Annex for which estimated indirect land-use change emissions are not established for the reference year.
2013/06/03
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 528 #

2012/0288(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex II – point 3
Directive 2009/28/EC
Annex IX
Annex IX Part A. Feedstocks whoseich contributione towards the 2% target referred to in Article 3(4) shall be considered to be four times their energy content (a) Algae. (b) Biomass fraction of mixed municipal waste, but not separated householdd)(i) (a) Algae (autotrophic). (b) Biomass from accumulated municipal waste subject to recycling targets under Article 11(2)(a) of Directive 2008/98/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 November 2008 on waste and repealing certain Directives. (c) Biomass fraction of industrial waste. (d) Straw. (e) Animal manure and sewage sludge. (f) Palm oil mill effluent and empty palm fruit bunches. (g) Tall oil pitch. (h) Crude glycerine. (i) Bagasse. (j) Grape marcs and wine lees. (k) Nut shells. (l) Husks. (m) Cobs (n) Bark, branches, leaves, saw dust and cutter shavings. Part B. Feedstocks whose contribution towards the target referred to in Article 3(4) shall be considered to be twice their energy content (na) Used cooking oil. (nb) Animal fats classified as category I and II in accordance with EC/1774/2002 laying down health rules concerning animal by- products not intended for human consumption. (nc) Non-food cellulosic material. (nd) Ligno-cellulosic material except saw logs and veneer logs.
2013/06/03
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 539 #

2012/0288(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex II – point 3
Directive 2009/28/EC
Annex IX – part A – point a a (new)
(aa) Bacteria
2013/06/03
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 543 #

2012/0288(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex II – point 3
Directive 2009/28/EC
Annex IX – part A – point c
(c) Biomassdegradable fraction of industrial waste.
2013/06/03
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 82 #

2012/0278(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
(6) The Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from Their Utilization to the Convention on Biological Diversity (the Nagoya Protocol) is an international treaty adopted on 29 October 2010 by the Parties to the Convention. The Nagoya Protocol significantly expandsets out in greater detail the general rules of the Convention on access and benefit- sharing for the use of genetic resources and traditional knowledge associated with genetic resources.
2013/05/30
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 87 #

2012/0278(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
(11) It is important to define, in accordance with the Nagoya Protocol, that the use of genetic resources refers to research and development on the genetic or biochemical composition of samples of genetic material, which includes research and development on isolated compounds extracted from genetic material that was accessed in a Party to the Nagoya Protocolgenetic resources.
2013/05/30
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 93 #

2012/0278(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
(14) With a view to ensuring an effective implementation of the Nagoya Protocol, all users of genetic resources and traditional knowledge associated with such resources should have to exercise due diligence to ascertain that the genetic resources and associated traditional knowledge used were accessed in accordance with applicable legal requirements and to ensure that, where relevant, benefits are shared. However, given the diversity of users within the Union it is not appropriate to oblige all users to take the same measures for exercising due diligence. Therefore, only minimum features of due diligence measures should be set out. The specific choices taken by users on the tools and measures applied for exercising due diligence should be supported through the recognition of best practices as well as complementary measis applies in particular to subsequent users, to whom the due diligence obligation should apply only if they access and use genetic resources in support of sectoral codes of conduct, model contractual clauses, and guidelines with a view to increasing legal certainty and reducing coststhe same way as the initial user. The obligation on users to keep information relevant for access and benefit- sharing should be limited in time, consistent with the time-span for an eventual innovation.
2013/05/30
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 107 #

2012/0278(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
This Regulation establishes rules governing proper access and benefit- sharing for genetic resources and traditional knowledge associated with genetic resources, in accordance with the provisions of the Nagoya Protocol on access to genetic resources and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from their utilisation to the Convention on Biological Diversity (the Nagoya Protocol).
2013/05/30
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 131 #

2012/0278(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a – point 3
(3) the source from which the resources or the knowledge were directly obtained as well as subsequent users of genetic resources or traditional knowledge associated with such resources;
2013/05/30
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 132 #

2012/0278(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a – point 5
(5) access decisionpermits and mutually agreed terms, where applicable;
2013/05/30
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 136 #

2012/0278(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) obtain a proper access permit, and establish mutually agreed terms, or discontinue the use where it appears that access was not in accordance with applicable access and benefit-sharing legislation or regulatory requirements.
2013/05/30
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 139 #

2012/0278(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. The obligations referred to in paragraphs 1 to 3 of this Article shall apply to subsequent users only if they access and use genetic resources in the same way as the initial user.
2013/05/30
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 161 #

2012/0278(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2
2. The checks referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article shall be conducted in accordance with a periodically reviewed plan following a risk-based approach. When developing this risk-based approach, Member States shall consider the key principles of which shall be laid down by the Commission in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 15(2). This approach shall take into account the fact that the implementation by a user of a best practice recognised under Article 8(2) of this Regulation or under Article 20(2) of the Nagoya Protocol reduces that user's risk of non-compliance.
2013/05/30
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 165 #

2012/0278(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
4. The checks referred to in paragraph 1 shall include at least:
2013/05/30
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 167 #

2012/0278(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – point c
(c) on the spot checks, including field audits;
2013/05/30
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 175 #

2012/0278(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2
2. The competent authorities shall exchange information on the organisation of their checking system for monitoring user compliance with this Regulation, on serious shortcomings detected through checks referred to in Articles 9(4) and 10(1) and on the types of penalties imposed in accordance with Article 11 with the competent authorities of other Member States and with the Commission.
2013/05/30
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 179 #

2012/0278(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1
1. A Union platform on access to genetic resources and traditional knowledge associated with genetic resources is hereby established. Member States which plan to adopt rules governing access to their genetic resources shall first conduct an assessment of the impact of those rules and submit the results to the Union platform for consideration under the procedure laid down in paragraph 5 of this Article.
2013/05/30
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 181 #

2012/0278(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 2
2. The Union platform shall contribute to the streamlining of access conditions at Union level by discussing related issues, including the design and performances of access regimes established in Member States, simplified access for non- commercial research, access practices of collections in the Union, access of Union stakeholders in third countries and the sharing of best practices. In particular, the platform should advocate that where competent authorities leave requests for access unanswered, the due diligence obligation shall be deemed to have been fulfilled and access shall be granted without any further obligations.
2013/05/30
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 188 #

2012/0278(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3
3. Every ten years after its first report the Commission shall, on the basis of reporting on and experience with the application of this Regulation, review the functioning and effectiveness of this Regulation. In its reporting the Commission shall in particular consider the administrative consequences for specific sectors, public research institutions, small or medium- sized enterprises and micro-enterprises. It shall also consider the need for further Union action on access to genetic resources and traditional knowledge associated with genetic resources.
2013/05/30
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 63 #

2012/0074(NLE)

Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 1 a (new)
The monitoring frequency can be adapted through a risk –based approach. In that case Member States shall communicate the grounds for its decision, and the relevant results of monitoring programmes to the Commission.
2012/12/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 68 #

2012/0074(NLE)

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2
2. Where a failure to comply with the parametric values laid down in accordance with Article 5 occurs, the Member State shall assess whether the failure poses a risk to human health. In the event that there is such a risk, the Member State shall take remedial action to restore the quality of the water, based on the subsidiarity principle, to restore the quality of the water. When taking remedial actions for radon, the following flexibility to the Member States shall be considered: (a) Between concentrations of more than 100 to less than 1000 Bq/l, Member States should set a reference level for radon to be used for consideration whether remedial action is needed to protect human health; (b) For concentrations in excess of 1000 Bq/l for radon, remedial action is deemed to be justified on radiological protection grounds; (c) Above reference concentration of 0.1 Bq/l for polonium-210 and 0.2 Bq/l for lead-210, a consideration should be given to whether remedial action is needed to protect human health.
2012/12/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 76 #

2012/0074(NLE)

Proposal for a directive
Annex I
1. Parametric values for radon and tritium and parametric values for Total Indicative Dose, for other other radioactive substances, in water intended for human consumption Radioactivity Parameter Parametric value Unit Notes Radon 100 Bq/l Tritium 100 Bq/l Total indicative dose 0,10 mSv/year (Note 1)
2012/12/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 77 #

2012/0074(NLE)

Proposal for a directive
Annex I – paragraph 2 (new)
2. Member States may set a parametric value for radon which is judged inappropriate to be exceeded and below which optimization of protection should be ensured, without compromising water supply on a national or regional scale. The parametric level set by a member state may be higher than 100 Bq/l but lower than 1000 Bq/l.
2012/12/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 86 #

2012/0074(NLE)

Proposal for a directive
Annex III – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
If the gross alpha and the gross beta activity are less than 0.15 Bq/l and 1.0 Bq/l respectively, the Member State may assume that the TID is less than the parametric indicator value of 0.1 mSv/year and no radiological investigation is needed unless it is known from other sources of information that specific radionuclides are present in the water supply and are liable to cause a TID in excess of 0.1 mSv/year.
2012/12/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 87 #

2012/0074(NLE)

Proposal for a directive
Annex III – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
If the gross alpha activity exceeds 0.15 Bq/l or the gross beta activity exceeds 1.0 Bq/l, analysis for specific radionuclides shall be required. The radionuclides to be measured shall be defined by Member States taking into account all relevant information about likely sources of radioactivity. Since elevated levels of tritium may indicate the presence of other artificial radionuclides, tritium, gross alpha activity and gross beta activity should be measured in the same sample.
2012/12/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 74 #

2012/0042(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Recital 2
(2) Article 9 of Decision No 406/2009/EC requires the Commission to assess modalities to include greenhouse gas emissions and removals resulting from activities related to land use, land use change and forestry into the Union's greenhouse gas emission reduction commitment, whilst ensuring the permanence and environmental integrity of the contribution of the sector, and providing for accurate monitoring and accounting of the relevant emissions and removals. This Decision should, therefore, as a first step, set out accounting rules applicable to greenhouse gas emissions and removals from the LULUCF sector. To ensure the preservation and enhancement of carbon stocks in the interim, it should also provide for Member States to adopt LULUCF Action Plans setting out measures to limit or reduce emissions, and to maintain or increase removals, from the LULUCF sector.
2012/07/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 81 #

2012/0042(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Recital 3
(3) The 17th Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC, meeting in Durban in December 2011, adopted Decision 2- /CMP.7 of the Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol ('Decision 2-/CMP.7’)') and Decision 16/CMP.1. That decision set out rules for accounting for the LULUCF sector as of a second commitment period under the Kyoto Protocol. This Decision should be in lineconsistent with that decision to ensure an appropriate level of coherence between the Union's internal rules and methodologies agreed within the UNFCCC to avoid any duplication of national reporting. This Decision should also reflect the particularities of the Union LULUCF sector.
2012/07/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 84 #

2012/0042(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Recital 3 a (new)
(3a) In addition to the opportunities directly linked to forestry and agriculture, there are potential mitigation benefits in the related industries (e.g. pulp and paper, wood processing) and renewable energy sectors if agricultural land and forests are managed for the production of timber and energy. Whilst carbon is stored in trees and in other plants and soils, it can also be stored for several decades in products (e.g. construction wood). Industry and consumer oriented policies can make an important contribution to increasing the long term use and recycling of wood and/or the production of pulp, paper and wood products, thereby replacing more emission-intensive equivalents (e.g. concrete, steel, plastics made from fossil fuels). In fact, the bio-based industry can make use of crops grown for material substitution (e.g. hemp and grass for insulation instead of glass fibre, straw for furniture production, car door panels made from flax or sisal plants, bio- plastics) or for energy (e.g. using biomass instead of fossil fuels). Studies show that for each tonne of carbon in wood products substituted for non-wood products an average greenhouse gas emission reduction of approximately two tonnes of carbon can be expected.
2012/07/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 89 #

2012/0042(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Recital 4
(4) The LULUCF accounting rulaccounts for the LULUCF activities should reflect efforts made in the agriculture and forestry sectors to enhance the contribution of changes made to the use of land resources to the reduction of emissions. This Decision should provide for accounting ruls for the LULUCF activities applicable on a mandatory basis to the forestry activities of afforestation, reforestation, deforestation and forest management, and. It should also provide for accounts applicable on a voluntary basis to the agricultural activities of grazing land management and cropland management. It should also provide for accounting rules applicable on a voluntary basis, to revegetation and, wetland drainage and rewetting activities.
2012/07/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 97 #

2012/0042(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Recital 5
(5) To ensure the environmental integrity of the LULUCF accounting rules applicable to the Union LULUCF sector, these rules should be based on the accounting principles laid down in Decision -2/CMP.7, and Decision 16/CMP.1 of the Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol.
2012/07/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 103 #

2012/0042(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Recital 6
(6) The LULUCF accounting rules should accurately represent human-induced changes in emissions and removals. In that regard, this Decision should provide for the use of specific methodologies in respect of different LULUCF activities. Emissions and removals related to afforestation, reforestation and deforestation are the direct result of human intervention and should therefore be accounted for in their entirety. However, given that not all emissions and removals from forest management are anthropogenic, the relevant accounting rules should provide for the use of reference levels to exclude the effects of natural and country-specific characteristics. Reference levels constitute estimates of the annual net emissions or removals resulting from forest management within the territory of a Member State for the years included in an accounting period, and should be set transparently in accordance with Decision - /CMP.7. They should be updated to reflect improvements to methodologies or data available in the Member States. The accounting rules should provide for an upper limit applicable to net greenhouse gas emissions and removals for forest management that may be entered into accounts, given underlying uncertainties in the projections on which the reference levels are based.
2012/07/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 105 #

2012/0042(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Recital 6 a (new)
(6a) The accounting rules should appropriately reflect the positive contribution of greenhouse gas storage in wood and wood-based products and should contribute to greater use of forests as a resource, within a framework of sustainable forest management, and to increased use of wood products.
2012/07/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 106 #

2012/0042(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Recital 7
(7) The accounting rules for forest management should ensure that Member States accurately reflect in accounts the time emissions of greenhouse gasses from harvested wood take place, to provide incentives for the use of harvested wood products with long life cycles. The first- order decay function applicable to emissions resulting from harvested wood products should therefore correspond to equation 12.1 of the 2006 Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change ('IPCC') Guidelines for National Greenhouse Gas Inventories, and the relevant default half-life values should be based on Table 3a.1.3 of the 2003 IPCC Good Practice Guidance for Land Use, Land Use Change and Forestry.
2012/07/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 109 #

2012/0042(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Recital 8
(8) Since inter-annual fluctuations in greenhouse gas emissions and removals resulting from agricultural activities are much smaller than those related to forestry activities, Member States shouldthat account for greenhouse gas emissions and removals from cropland and grazing land management activities should do so relative to its base year in accordance with their reviewed initial report on base year emission data as submitted to the UNFCCC pursuant to Decision 13/CMP.1 of the Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol ('Decision 13/CMP.1').
2012/07/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 112 #

2012/0042(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Recital 10
(10) Reporting rules on greenhouse gas emissions and other information relevant to climate change, including information on the LULUCF sector, fall within the scope of Regulation (EU) No …/….../... [Commission proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on a mechanism for monitoring and reporting Union greenhouse gas emissions and for reporting other information at national and Union level relevant to climate change (COM/2011/0789 final 2011/0372 (COD)], and are not theshould be considered by Member States when monitoring and refporeting, although they do not fall within the scope of this Decision.
2012/07/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 115 #

2012/0042(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Recital 12
(12) Member State LULUCF Action Plans should set out measures to limit or reduce emissions and to maintain or increase removals from the LULUCF sector. Each LULUCF Action Plan should contain certain information as specified in this Decision. Moreover, to promote best practice, an indicative list of measures that may also be included in those plans should be set out in Annex to this Decision. The Commission should periodically evaluate the content and implementation of Member States‘ LULUCF Action Plans and, where appropriate, provide recommendations to enhance Member State action.deleted
2012/07/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 126 #

2012/0042(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Recital 13
(13) 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 to update the definitions laid down in Article 2 in the light of changes to definitions adopted by the bodies of the UNFCCC or the Kyoto Protocol or other multilateral agreement relevant to climate change concluded by the Union, to amend Annex I to add accounting periods and ensure consistency between those accounting periods ands arising in the arelevant periods applicable to Union emission reduction commitments in other sectors, to amend Annex II with updated reference levels in accordance with the proposed reference levels submitted by Member States pursuant to Article 6 subject to corrections made in accordance with this Decisa of climate change concluded by the Union, to revise the information specified in Annex III in accordance with scientific progress and to revise the conditions relating to the accounting rules for natural disturbances laid down in Article 9(2) in the light of scientific progress or to reflect revisionto reflect minor changes to acts adopted by the UNFCCC or Kyoto Protocol bodies. It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level. The Commission, when preparing and drawing-up delegated acts, should ensure a simultaneous, timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the European Parliament and Council.
2012/07/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 134 #

2012/0042(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Article 1
This Decision sets out accounting rules applicable to emissions and removals resulting from land use, land use change and forestry activities. It also provides for Member State LULUCF Action Plans to limit or reduce emissions and to maintain or increase removals, and for the evaluation of those plans by the Commission.
2012/07/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 144 #

2012/0042(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point q
(q) 'forest' is an area of land of at least 0.5 hectare,land with tree crown cover (or an equivalent stocking level) of at leastmore than 10 per cent of the area, covered with trees with the potentialand area of more than 0.5 hectare. The trees should be able to reach a minimum height of at least 5 metres at maturity at in situ. A forest may consist eitheir place of growth, including grof closed forest formations where trees of varioups of growing young natural trees, or a plantation that has yet to reach a tree crown cover or equivalent stocking level of at least 10 per cent of the area or tree height of at least 5 metres, including any area thatstoreys and undergrowth cover a high proportion of the ground, or of open forest formations with a continuous vegetation cover in which tree crown cover exceeds 10 percent. Young natural stands and all plantations established for forestry purposes which have yet to reach a crown density of 10 percent or tree height of 5 m are included, as are areas normally formsing part of the forest area but on which therewhich are temporarily no treesunstocked as a result of human intervention, such as harvesting, or as a result of natural causes, but which area can be expected to revert to for or natural causes but which are expected to revert to forest. 'Forest' includes: forest nurseries and seed orchards that constitute an integral part of the forest; forest roads, cleared tracts, firebreaks and other small open areas within the forest; forest in national parks, nature reserves and other protected areas such as those of special environmental, scientific, historical, cultural or spiritual interest; windbreaks and shelterbelts of trees with an area of more than 0.5 hectare and a width of more than 20 metres, rubberwood plantations and cork oak stands. 'Forest' excludes land predominantly used for agricultural practicest;
2012/07/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 154 #

2012/0042(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 12 to amend the definitions in paragraph 1 of this Article for the purpose of updatingto ensure consistency between those definitions in the light ofand any changes to relevant definitions adopted by the bodies of the UNFCCC or the Kyoto Protocol within the framework of the UNFCCC, or other multilateral agreement relevant to climate change concluded by the Union.
2012/07/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 168 #

2012/0042(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point e
(e) cropland management;deleted
2012/07/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 177 #

2012/0042(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point f
(f) grazing land management.deleted
2012/07/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 185 #

2012/0042(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Member States may also draw up and maintain accounts that accurately reflect emissions and removals resulting from cropland management, grazing land management, revegetation, and wetland drainage and rewetting.
2012/07/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 193 #

2012/0042(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – title
General accounting rulAccounts of LULUCF activities
2012/07/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 198 #

2012/0042(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 7
7. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 12 to amend Annex IAny amendment to the obligation to draw up and maintain LULUCF accounts set out in this Article, including changes to addthe accounting periods and to ensure consistency between those accounting periods and the relevant periods applicable to Union emission reduction commitments in other sectorss set out in Annex I, shall be adopted in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure.
2012/07/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 222 #

2012/0042(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Article 6 – paragraph 9
9. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 12 to update the reference levels in Annex II as necessary.
2012/07/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 234 #

2012/0042(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) pulp and paper;
2012/07/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 235 #

2012/0042(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) wood for energy production.
2012/07/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 241 #

2012/0042(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Article 7 – paragraph 4
4. Where Member States reflect in their accounts emissions resulting from harvested wood products that were harvested for energy purposes, they shall do so also on the basis of the instantaneous oxidation methodtake into account in their calculations the replacement of fossil fuels with adequate national half-life values.
2012/07/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 247 #

2012/0042(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Article 8 – title
Accounting ruleMaintaining accounts for cropland management, grazing land management, revegetation, and wetland drainage and rewetting
2012/07/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 248 #

2012/0042(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Article 8 – paragraph 1
1. In accounts relating to cropland management and grazing land management, Member States shallWhere a Member State elects to draw up and maintain accounts for categories referred to in the second subparagraph of Article 3(1), it shall, without prejudice to any future decision on accounting rules at international level, reflect emissions and removals resulting from such activities, calculated as emissions and removals in each accounting period specified in Annex I, minus the value obtained by multiplying the number of years in that accounting period by a Member State's emissions and removals resulting from such activities in its base year, as submitted to the UNFCCC in that Member State's reviewed initial report on base year emission data pursuant to the Annex of Decision 13/CMP.1.
2012/07/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 260 #

2012/0042(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Article 9 – paragraph 5
5. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 12 to revise the conditions referred to in the first subparagraph of paragraph 2 in the light of scientific progress or to reflect revisionto reflect minor changes to acts adopted by UNFCCC or Kyoto Protocol bodies.
2012/07/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 262 #

2012/0042(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Article 10
Article deleted
2012/07/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 313 #

2012/0042(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Article 11 – paragraph 1
The Commission shall review the accounting rules in this Decision at the latest within a year of the end of the first accounting period specified in Annex I. in the light of international negotiations and the UNFCCC.
2012/07/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 323 #

2012/0042(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Annex III – "Default half-life values (HL)" – line 1
2 years for paper and energy-producing wood
2012/07/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 325 #

2012/0042(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Annex IV
Annex deleted
2012/07/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 13 #

2011/2307(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes the new EU biodiversity strategy and notes the Commission recommendations for CAP reform, including clearly formulated measures under both the first and second pillars seeking to conserve and improve biodiversity; stresses in this connection the particular role played by farming, which has already made a great contribution to preserving the diversity of species and biotopes and will also make a crucial contribution to the success of the European biodiversity strategy;
2012/02/08
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 19 #

2011/2307(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Is convinced that the so-called 'greening' of the CAP should be implemented efficiently and unbureaucratically, without leading to discrimination against existing agri- environmental measures; calls, with regard to the necessary reduction in the administrative burden, for, inter alia, all CAP payments to continue to be underpinned by robust cross-compliance rules after 2014, which should be both transparent and as easy as possible to implement and monitor;
2012/02/08
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 26 #

2011/2307(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Stresses that only functioning, sustainable, broad-based and productive agriculture is in a position to provide the additional services demanded by society in the form of public assets; is therefore in favour of an approach that balances and integrates the introduction of additional environmental protection measures and the key role of the CAP in safeguarding efficient production;
2012/02/08
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 27 #

2011/2307(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 c (new)
2c. Recalls the key role played by the CAP in guaranteeing a secure supply of high- quality and affordable food for consumers; points out in this connection that the Commission proposal for the mandatory across-the-board designation of 7% of farmland as environmental focus areas is considered to be inappropriate and impracticable, particularly where these areas would no longer be available to produce food in productive regions;
2012/02/08
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 30 #

2011/2307(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes and supports the EU biodiversity strategy to 2020, including its targets and actions; considers, nevertheless, that some actionsthe effectiveness of the actions taken to date should be strengtheexamined;
2012/02/01
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 38 #

2011/2307(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Points out that the diversity of species and biotopes now seen as meriting protection can be attributed to the way in which land has been used for farming and forestry in Europe in the past, which should therefore be continued as part of a sustainable land-use strategy; points out in this connection that differing conditions such as climate, soil and the availability of water are found mainly at a local and regional level, and that regional conditions should therefore be taken into account and correspondingly differentiated possibilities for use should be found;
2012/02/08
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 97 #

2011/2307(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
10. Notes the requirement under the CBD to restore 15 % of degraded ecosystems by 2020; considers, however, that this is a minimum and that the EU should have its own, more ambitious target and long-term vision; calls, therefore, on the EU to set higher targets for the restoration of 30 % of degraded ecosystems as its target forby 2020, and urges the Commission to define clearly what is meant by ‘degraded ecosystems’ and to set a baseline against which progress can be measured;
2012/02/01
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 126 #

2011/2307(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
13.Recalling that over half of Europe’s territory is managed by farmers and that funding for the common agricultural policy (CAP) represents the largest single part of the EU budget, stresses that the CAP is an absolutely crucial tool for biodiversity; calls, therefore, for a strong reorientation of the CAP towards the delivery of public goodcompliance with and control of European regulations and directives on the part of the Member States in the context of the Cross Compliance provisions;
2012/02/01
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 142 #

2011/2307(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
14. Calls for the greening of Pillar Ia sustained approach in the CAP in order to make income support for farmers legitimate by ensuring the conservation of biodiversity in the wider farmed landscape, improving connectivity and adapting to the effects of climate change; welcomes the Commission’s CAP reform proposal that provides for a ‘greening’ of the CAP through the allocation of 30 % of Pillar I payments to a package of worthwhile, basic good practices applied at farm level, which should include crop rotation and diversification, permanent pasture and a minimum ‘ecological focus area’; takes the view, however, that the minimum ‘ecological focus area’ should be 10 % of farmland, and not the 7 % proposed by the Commission and to secure the sustained production of healthy foods and habitats;
2012/02/14
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 173 #

2011/2307(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
16. Calls for a strengthening of Pillar II and for drastic improvements to the environmental focus of that pillar in all Member States and the effectiveness of its agro-environmental measures, including through minimum mandatory spending on environmental measures;
2012/02/14
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 189 #

2011/2307(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
17. Requests the Commission and Member States to take advantage of the phenomenon of land abandonment in various parts of Europe to rewild large parts of the landscape as major wilderness areas, providingsupport the targeted maintenance of biodiversity in Europe in order to create new socio- economic opportunities for rural development whilst preserving Europe’s biodiversity;
2012/02/14
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 275 #

2011/2307(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
28. With a view to ensuring adequate financing of the Natura 2000 network, calls on the Commission and the Member States to ensure that at least €5.8 billion per yeardequate funding is provided through EU and Member State fundingas part of budgetary discussions; calls, further, on the Commission and the Member States to ensure that adequate funding is made available through various EU funds (for example through the CAP funds, the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund, the cohesion funds and the LIFE+ fund);
2012/02/14
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1 #

2011/2297(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 6 a (new)
- having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market,
2012/05/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2 #

2011/2297(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 7 a (new)
- having regard to Directive No 2009/128/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 establishing a framework for Community action to achieve the sustainable use of pesticides,
2012/05/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 4 #

2011/2297(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 7 c (new)
- having regard to Regulation (EC) No …/…/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the placing on the market and use of biocidal products,
2012/05/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 18 #

2011/2297(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital C
C. whereas Europe is abstracting only around 13% of its total available freshwater, but water resources are very unevenly distributed across European regions;
2012/05/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 29 #

2011/2297(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines that, while the major focus should be on the implementation of current legislation, in the water specific gaps exist that need to be filled by new legislationtor, the importance of business cooperation and partnerships between the various operators and other stakeholders for sustainable water resource management on a voluntary basis should be recognised;
2012/05/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 37 #

2011/2297(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
4. Urges the Commission to take determined action to bring Member States’ infringements of EU law in the field of water to an end; calls at the same time for further assistance, for example through comprehensive guidelines and effective instruments, to be developed and made available to foster capacity-building, ensure a level playing field and assist the Member States in achieving better compliance at future stages of implementation of EU water policy, in order to deliver on water policy commitments;
2012/05/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 41 #

2011/2297(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. Emphasises the nexus between energy production, energy efficiency and water security; points out that additional efforts need to be made at European level to ensure that the growing demand for energy does not jeopardise water security; stresses that water use should be taken into account when assessing the sustainability of traditional as well as low-carbonnd renewable energy sources, including in particular biofuelsbioenergy, drawing particular attention to the risks associated with non- conventional natural gas extraction (such as hydraulic fracturing, or fracking);
2012/05/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 48 #

2011/2297(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses that the efficiency and sustainability of water use by the agriculture sector can be improved by the introduction of innovative technologies and practices; in this context emphasises that cooperation between land managers and other stakeholders is a good way to attain positive results in water protection; further emphasises that, in view of the challenges of climate change and food security, sufficient water resources should be mobilised for agriculture;
2012/05/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 52 #

2011/2297(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Emphasises that the rate of groundwater recharge under agricultural and forested land is very high and that farmers and foresters have particular responsibilities with regard to maintaining the purity of high quality groundwater; in this context points out that, thanks to major efforts by farmers in recent years, significant improvements have been achieved in water quality;
2012/05/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 59 #

2011/2297(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
7. Underlines that an environmentally- and economically-sound water sanitation and wastewater management policy should tackle pollution at the source before passing all pollutants to a costly end-of- pipe treatment; encourages the use of wastewater and by-products of end-of-pipe treatment as a new resource on the basis of stringent quality requirements;
2012/05/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 61 #

2011/2297(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
8. Calls for EU water legislation to be updated — as appropriate — to properly take into account technological advances for the reuse and recycling of water, to allow a cost- and energy-efficient reuse of treated wastewater for irrigation, as well as the reuse of greywater in households; calls for measures for proper monitoring of the chemical and biological quality of reclaimed water;
2012/05/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 68 #

2011/2297(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
10. Notes that water is at the core of most ecosystem services and stresses the importance of proper water management in reaching biodiversity targets; encourages reforestation and wetland restoration measures in the management of water resources — where appropriate; calls for better alignment of the objectives of the WFD with Natura 2000;
2012/05/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 79 #

2011/2297(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Notes that the causes and consequences of soil deterioration are mostly local and regional in nature and that the principle of subsidiarity should therefore be applied; calls on all Member States to meet their obligations with regard to the assurance of soil quality and to maintain soil health, while also urging Member States where no soil protection provisions exist to step up to their responsibilities;
2012/05/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 83 #

2011/2297(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
13. Recognises that the EU policy framework has allowed the collection of less fragmented data on water as well as better monitoring; notes, however, the lack of reliable data on water quantity, for instance on abstraction and leakage; calls on the Commission, in cooperation with the European Environment Agency, to develop a new set of reliable indicators for water accounts; underlines that the knowledge base should integrate the concept of ‘environmental flows’ and take into account the ecosystem services supported by water;
2012/05/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 86 #

2011/2297(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
14. Calls on the Commission, the Member States and other relevant stakeholders to support the European Innovation Partnership on Water as an effective instrument to concentrate efforts on world- leading research and innovation and remove the barriers that prevent the quick transfer to the market and establishment of knowledge, best available techniques and technological breakthroughs to the market;
2012/05/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 89 #

2011/2297(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
15. Stresses the need for better consistency and better integration of water-related objectives into the legislation at the EU, national and regional levels; calls for a fulln evaluation of the effects on water resources to be taken into account in the design of various joint EU policies (such as the common agricultural policy andor cohesion policy frameworks), in order to achieve a thematic concentration of available financing on water issues and to mainstream the issue of water into all policy areas;
2012/05/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 99 #

2011/2297(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
16. Calls on the Commission and Member States to ensure the application of the ‘polluter pays’ and ‘user pays’ principles, as set down in the Water Framework Directive, by means of transparent pricing schemes that aim at full cost recovery; underlines, however, that social issues should be taken into account when setting water tariffs for personal and commercial use; stresses that water pricing should reflect the environmental impact of wastewater treatment and calls on the Commission to ensure appropriate financing of wastewater treatment plants;
2012/05/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 107 #

2011/2244(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls on the Member States to take targeted actions in order to provide a better and fairer financial status for social employment. Jobs in education and care must be placed on an equal financial footing with other jobs. There must be no financial disadvantages arising from the fact that men and women choose social occupations;
2012/01/09
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 22 #

2011/2194(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
4. Considers that the 7th EAP should be an overarching framework that makes it possible to deal with both persistent and emerging environmental challengeschallenges with due regard to existing and planned measures;
2012/01/27
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 56 #

2011/2194(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
13. Invites the Commission to already use – and improve – existing resource efficiency indicators where available and set targets without any delay, and to develop as soon as possible new indicators and targets where needed, as requested in the Roadmap;
2012/01/27
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 62 #

2011/2194(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
14. Takes the view that the 7th EAP should include objectives on how to specifically deal with urban environmental issuessubsidiarity principle should be applied to a greater extent in the 7th EAP concerning urban environmental issues and that European targets should allow urban areas and other regions sufficient leeway to take measures that reflect the conditions in the respective area;
2012/01/27
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 69 #

2011/2194(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
15. Considers that the 7th EAP should provide for full attainment of the goals for sustainable and ecological consumption and production set in the Roadmap, strengthening them where needed, in particular as regards Green Public Procureand that this should be dealt with in the context of general social developments;
2012/01/27
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 78 #

2011/2194(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
16. Takes the view that the 7th EAP should provide for full implementation of waste legislation and, by paying particular attention to the 5-stage waste hierarchy, should set very ambitious targets, including a net decrease ofin waste generation and ‘zero landfill’, without driving waste incinerationa strict ban on the dumping of segregated waste in landfills;
2012/01/27
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 87 #

2011/2194(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
17. Urges the Commission to include in the 7th EAP proposal ambitious targets on land use;n.a.
2012/01/27
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 114 #

2011/2194(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 – indent 3
– provide for the development of specific measures relatto examinge to emerging health threatshe effects of new developments on human and animal health, such as nanomaterials or the combination effects of chemicals
2012/01/27
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 131 #

2011/2194(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
21. Considers it essential to strengthen the European Union Network for the Implementation and Enforcement of Environmental Law (IMPEL) and urges the Commission to report on possible ways of doing so, including the establishment of a Community environmental inspection force and capacity-building, and asks the Commission to submit a proposal for a directive on environmental inspectionso;
2012/01/27
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 143 #

2011/2194(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
23. Takes the view that integrating environmental considerations into other relevantare gaining increasing importance in other sectoral policies – in particular agriculture, fisheries, cohesion policy, transport, industry, energy, trade, employment and research – should be a key priority of the 7th EAPand, accordingly, it would be desirable to integrate environmental considerations into other sectoral policies;
2012/01/27
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 148 #

2011/2194(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
24. Invites the Commission to develop indicatorinvestigate whether indicators can be developed without additional expenditures in order to be able to measure improvement of integration;
2012/01/27
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 149 #

2011/2194(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
25. Urges the Commission to include in its 7th EAP proposal an aggregated list of allmeasures to establish coherence between the existing environment-related targets for the different policy areas, notably climate change, biodiversity, transport, energy, agriculture, fisheries and cohesion policy, and examine them in conjunction with each other, so as to allow for an appropriate comparison and to ensure that objectives are coherent;
2012/01/27
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 153 #

2011/2194(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
26. Takes the view that the 7th EAP should include a strict and detailed plan for the phasing-out of all environmentally harmful subsidies by 2020, in order to respect the Nagoya commitmenttake into account the Nagoya commitments, particularly when granting subsidies;
2012/01/27
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 165 #

2011/2194(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
30. Takes the view that the 7th EAP should aim at supporting the development of alternative models to measure growth and welfare ‘beyondthat supplement the GDP;
2012/01/27
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 166 #

2011/2194(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
30a. Research, science and innovation
2012/01/27
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 11 #

2011/2175(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
1. Is convinced that the prevention of food losses has to be the very first priority of an EU bio-waste policy, from both an ethical and an environmental point of view, as food is a valuable and scarce resource and millions of people are suffering from hunger;
2011/10/21
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 15 #

2011/2175(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Considers that the EU’s bio waste policy should be thought through and adapted from both an ethical and an environmental point of view;
2011/10/21
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 49 #

2011/2175(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Is aware that young people need well- considered instruction in domestic matters to teach them about food preparation and preservation and dealing with leftovers, thereby ensuring that more of the food is used and less discarded;
2011/10/21
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 65 #

2011/2175(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Points out that a lack of understanding of what is meant by the minimum durability and use-by dates is one of the main reasons for food discards; is aware that, for reasons of legal certainty, food producers are especially cautious when determining minimum durability dates;
2011/10/21
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 72 #

2011/2175(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Points in this connection to Article 9 and Annex X of the new regulation on the provision of food information to consumers requiring labelling of the minimum durability and sell-by dates and instructions on special conditions of storage and use on packaging; calls on the Member States and the food industry to conduct information campaigns which will enable consumers to understand the labelling and correctly interpret the minimum durability dates in particular;
2011/10/21
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 57 #

2011/2114(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital L
L. whereas improved sewage systems on farms and in rural areas, as well as composting of slurry have an important potential as nutrient and energy sources, subject to thorough investigation of their possible usage, adequate treatment of potentially harmful substances and strict controlsfermentation of slurry is desirable in terms of plant cultivation and the environment;
2011/10/18
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 76 #

2011/2114(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital P
P. whereas integrating certain energy crops into crop rotation systems and extensive livestock production could also significantly help to reduce input costs, NO2 losses to the atmosphere and nutrient leaching;deleted
2011/10/18
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 80 #

2011/2114(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital Q
Q. whereas farm saved seeds can offer significant economic and environmental benefits, including cost reductions for farmers and less commodity dependence, thereby responding to specific agronomic conditions in farms; whereas improved infrastructure in this field can significantly reduce animal feed and seed production costs in the long term;deleted
2011/10/18
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 100 #

2011/2114(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses in particular the need for a European Food Prices Monitoring Tool which would deliver better transparency on input price development and allow farmgate prices to be linked to production costs;deleted
2011/10/18
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 148 #

2011/2114(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
11. Urges the Commission and the Member States to make sure that public support measures for biomass and agro-fuels – including biogas – do not contribute to unsustainable competition for resources between food and energy production, which must be organised sustainably, and do not provoke further increases in input costs and land rent;
2011/10/18
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 169 #

2011/2114(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
15. Repeats its call to include crop rotation and crop diversity (within a range of specified crops, including legumes in particular) in an EU-wide list of ‘greening’ measures to be rewarded within the CAP, given the positive effect the former have on climate change mitigation, soil and water quality and farmers’ finances (with significantly reduced use of fertilisers, soil improvers, plant protection products and pesticides which will reduce input costs for farmers);
2011/10/18
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 178 #

2011/2114(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
16. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to encourage – subject to thorough investigation of their possible usage, adequate treatment of potentially harmful substances and strict controls – the recycling of nutrients from waste streams, especially liquid manure, organic waste and local sewage systems, which can help reduce input costs for fertilisers and which recapture nitrogen and phosphate(especially phosphate and nitrogen) from waste streams and, in particular, recycling waste as part of a cascade process after using it to produce thermal energy;
2011/10/18
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 205 #

2011/2114(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
20. Calls in particular on the Commission to propose, in the withdrawal of restrictcontext of the forthcoming revisions on the use of farm saved seed as laid down in Article 14(1) and (2) of Regulation (EC) No 2100/94 on Community plant variety rights, in the context of the forthcoming revision of this regulation;f Regulation (EC) No 2100/94 on Community plant variety rights, that the obligations laid down in Article 14(1) and (2) thereof, which are an indispensable means of funding progress in the field of agricultural production, are also practicable, as it is only on this basis that the predominance of small- and medium-scale farming in the European agricultural sector can be maintained,
2011/10/18
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 210 #

2011/2114(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
21. Calls, in the light of the upcoming Rio+20 global conference, for a new EU initiative on the conservation, sustainable use and quality marketing of agro- biodiversity, in order to reduce seed purchase costs and increase added value from farming;
2011/10/18
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 124 #

2011/2108(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
16. Invites the Commission to improve risk assessmentthe methodology for pesticides, which should focus on both the individual insect and the entire colonyassessing the risk posed to bee colonies by plant protection products, and to ensure freappropriate access to the findings of the ecotoxicological studies included in the authorisation dossiers;
2011/08/31
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 132 #

2011/2108(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Emphasises that the European Union has only recently, with the committed involvement of the European Parliament, adopted new, stricter rules on the authorisation of plant protection products and their sustainable use, in order to ensure that they are safe for human beings and the environment; notes that these rules include additional, strict criteria relating to bee safety; calls on the Commission to keep Parliament informed about the successful implementation of the new rules;
2011/08/31
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 137 #

2011/2108(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
17. Calls on the Member States to transpose and fully implement, as soon as possible, Directive 2009/128/EC on the sustainable use of pesticides and, in particular, to promote low-pest management with the lowest possible pesticide- input and integrated pest management and, integrated pest management; addition, the training and further training of farmers in the bee-friendly use of plant protection products and cooperation between farmers and beekeepers;
2011/08/31
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 144 #

2011/2108(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
18. Calls on the Commission to consider chronic, larval and sub-lethal toxicity, and substance-pathogen and substance- substance synergies in the risk assessment of pesticides; calls on the Commission to pay special attention to specific pesticides, such as those of the family of the neonicotinoide family (Clothianidin, Thiacloprid, Imidacloprid, Thiamethoxam), phenyl-pyrazoles (Fipronil) and pyrethroids, or active substances such as Chlorpyrifos or Dimethoat, as these active substances in pesticides have a provelant protection products and to carry out further research into substance- pathogen and substance-substance synergies; calls on the Commission to pay special attention to specific plant protection products whose use may have an adverse effect on bee and colony health; application methods such as seed coating should also be considered;
2011/08/31
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 2 #

2011/2068(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 5
– having regard to the Environment Council conclusions on the Commission’s Roadmap to a Resource Efficient Europe adopted on 19 December 2011 (18786/11) and the, the Competitiveness Council conclusions of 29 September 2011 on a competitive European economy, and the Environment Council conclusions of 20 December 2010 on sustainable materials management and sustainable production and consumption: key contribution to a resource-efficient Europe,
2012/03/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 3 #

2011/2068(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 7 a (new)
– having regard to the Commission communication entitled ‘Making raw materials available for Europe’s future well-being – Proposal for a European innovation partnership on raw materials’ (COM(2012)0082),
2012/03/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 13 #

2011/2068(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital C
C. whereas intense resource use and dramatically increased global consumption are pushing up prices of raw materials, with real commodity prices having increased by 147% since the turn of the century; whereas the EU is likely to face severe challenges in securing access to, and the uninterrupted supply of, key resources; whereas efficient use of raw materials in industry and at political level is recognised to be crucial to meeting these challenges;
2012/03/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 18 #

2011/2068(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital D
D. whereas switching the economy onto a resource-efficient path which respects planetary boundaries willcan bring increased competitiveness and new sources of growth and jobs through cost savings from improved efficiency, the commercialisation of innovations and better management of resources over their whole life cycle;
2012/03/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 19 #

2011/2068(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas recycling amounts to more than the collection of recyclable waste and whereas it is therefore essential for every step along the value chain to be encompassed within future measures;
2012/03/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 21 #

2011/2068(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital D b (new)
Db. whereas a future holistic resource policy should no longer merely distinguish between ‘renewable’ and ‘non-renewable’ resources, but should also extend to ‘sustainable’ materials;
2012/03/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 29 #

2011/2068(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
1. Calls for the creation of Joint Task Forces for the three key areas of food, housing and mobility: these should consist of experts from the Commission, Member States, industry and civil society and develop European Resource Efficiency Action Plans with clearindicative benchmarks within one yearas quickly as possible;
2012/03/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 37 #

2011/2068(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Calls on the Member States to transpose the existing legislation on waste as a matter of urgency in order to establish the necessary conditions for a functioning market;
2012/03/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 47 #

2011/2068(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the Commission and Member States to stimulate theremove the obstacles to a functioning secondary raw materials market and to foster the demand for recycled materials by developing further end-of- waste criteria and economic incentives, such as reduced VAT rates for secondary materials, by 2013; calls also therefore for the creation of a ‘Schengen area’ for waste in order to move waste for recycling more freely between the Member States;
2012/03/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 59 #

2011/2068(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. Urges the Commission to boost research and technological innovation to speed up the transition to a green economy; underlines that the ‘Innovation Union’ is one of the engines for a resource-efficient Europe; calls on the Commission to set up an online ‘best practice’ data bank in the resource efficiency field, which should be accessible without difficulty to citizens and businesses as a whole and help to disseminate potential solutions and new ideas and translate them into reality;
2012/03/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 66 #

2011/2068(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
4. Urges the Commission and Member States to act as quickly as possible – publishing the grounds for their decision- making – to develop and use clear, robust, and measurable indicators for economic activity that take account of climate change, biodiversity and resource efficiency by the end of 2012, as well as of the globalised economy and possible business cycle fluctuations;
2012/03/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 84 #

2011/2068(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Commission, before taking any steps to extend the scope of the eco- design directive to non- energy-related products and, to come forward with additional eco-design requirements on the performance of products, including recycled content, durability and reusability, arry out a thorough implementation review of the directive as it stands, focusing order to improven the impact on their environmental impact and promote recycling, the economy, and the operating efficiency of the markets;
2012/03/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 91 #

2011/2068(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
6. Endorses the Flagship Initiative on a Resource Efficient Europe and the Roadmap to a Resource Efficient Europe and its 2050 vision, including its milestones; calls on the Commission to bring forward swiftly all legislative and other initiatives necessary to achieve the milestones and to ensure that all EU policies are coherently aligned to them;
2012/03/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 105 #

2011/2068(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
8. Underlines the urgency of taking action now to support innovation and investment in new techniques and business models and to create the incentives that will bring long- term benefits for the economy; emphasises the key role of the private sector in delivering green economic growth, but notes that small and medium-sized enterprises are, from that point of view, in a special position;
2012/03/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 134 #

2011/2068(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
12. Urges Member States to ensure full implementation of the EU waste acquis, including minimum targets, through their national waste prevention and management strategies and to identify those cases in which feedback might pose problems, with a view to remedying them as quickly as possible;
2012/03/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 142 #

2011/2068(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to take more effective action to combat illegal shipments of waste to non-EU countries and, in particular, to strengthen the appropriate monitoring systems; suggests that a ‘European external waste policy’ be established with a view to spreading the best European waste treatment standards beyond the confines of the EU;
2012/03/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 158 #

2011/2068(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Points out that existing landfills could serve as raw material depots (urban mining), but that there is little in the way of research findings on that subject;
2012/03/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 176 #

2011/2068(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to increase the transparency of publicly financed research, remove the bureaucratic obstacles to participation in research programmes aimed at enhancing resource efficiency, and involve SMEs to more useful effect in innovation research;
2012/03/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 178 #

2011/2068(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 b (new)
14b. Calls on the Commission and the Member States, together with the business community and civil society, to devise strategies to foster continuing acceptance of technology and innovation;
2012/03/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 180 #

2011/2068(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
15. Urges Member States to shift towards environmental taxation in public revenues accounting for an EU average of more than 10% by 2020, in line with the best performing Member States; emphasises that this will allow for cuts in other taxes such as on labour, increase competitiveness and create a level playing field;deleted
2012/03/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 182 #

2011/2068(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
15. Urges Member States to shift towards environmental taxation in public revenues accounting for an EU average of more than 10% by 2020, in line with the best performing Member States; emphasises that this will allow for cuts; emphasises that cuts must at the same time be made in other taxes such as on labour, so as to increase competitiveness and create a level playing field;
2012/03/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 195 #

2011/2068(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
16. Urges the Commission and Member States, as quickly as possible, to draw up a clear definition, based on objective criteria, of ‘environmentally harmful subsidies’ and to present concrete plans for phasing out all environmentally harmful subsidies before 2020;
2012/03/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 204 #

2011/2068(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
17. Calls on the Commission and Member States to give more active support in future to scientific research to assess the economic value of ecosystems or ecosystem services and, integrate these values addition, to consider how far such values could be integrated into reporting and accounting systems by 2015;
2012/03/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 208 #

2011/2068(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
17. Calls on the Commission and Member States to assess the economic value of ecosystems and integrate these values into reporting and accountake the value of ecosystems into account in socio-economic and economic reporting systems by 2015;
2012/03/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 219 #

2011/2068(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
19. Calls on the Commission to start pilot projects for several resources, e.g. phosphorous, to reach 100%a reuse rate in 2020 that is high as is reasonable, taking into account the outlay of expenditure; emphasises that these pilot projects should receive direct funding from structural funds;
2012/03/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 234 #

2011/2068(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
20. Highlights the importance of sustainable agriculture, dietary changes to reduce animal protein intake and diminishing importe and its significance for nature and the environment; calls for a reduction in sealed areas and land use;
2012/03/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 240 #

2011/2068(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Points out that more than 20% of food is disposed of as refuse and calls for specific measures to curb waste; points out that it is not only food which is wasted, but also the resources used for food processing and packaging;
2012/03/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 261 #

2011/2068(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
24. Underlines that specific resource efficiency indicators are crucial in all areas of policy and calls on the Commission to integrate resource efficiency indicators into all its impact assessments; also considers that a ‘fitness check’ along the lines set out in Commission communication COM(2010)0614 should be a mandatory part of every impact assessment;
2012/03/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 264 #

2011/2068(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
25. Considers that the 7th EAP should be aimed at achieving the vision and milestones of the Roadmap towards a resource-efficient Europe;
2012/03/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 22 #

2011/2066(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. Emphasises the importance of effective coordination in ensuring gender mainstreaming; and therefore welcomes the efforts ofmade by the Turkish Government thus far to enhance cooperation on gender mainstreaming between state authorities; calls, however, for further strategies to guarantee full equality;
2011/10/20
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 36 #

2011/2066(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
8. CTakes the view that any violence against women is unacceptable; calls on the Turkish Government to adopt a zero- tolerance policy towards violence against women;
2011/10/20
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 65 #

2011/2066(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
13. Calls on the Turkish Government to criminalise forced marriage, and to draw women’s and men’s attention, by means of information campaigns, to the right to freely choose their partner;
2011/10/20
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 73 #

2011/2066(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
15. Welcomes the fact that participation of girls in primary education has been increasing and that the gender gap in primary education is almost closed, while calling for further measures to ensure that all children attend school; considers it regrettable, however, that the gender gap still exists in secondary education and urges the Turkish Government to take all necessary actions to diminish this gap;
2011/10/20
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 75 #

2011/2066(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Calls for the subject of gender equality and tolerance to become a regular part of school curricula for boys and girls;
2011/10/20
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 80 #

2011/2066(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Notes that the right to education is a human right under Article 26 of the UN’s Universal Declaration of Human Rights of 10 December 1948;
2011/10/20
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 92 #

2011/2066(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
21. Notes that despite the fact that, according to the Turkish Statistical Institute figures, female participation in the labour force has been moving recently from 24 % towards 30 %, this percentage is still verytoo low, and calls on the Turkish Government to make further efforts to increase women’s participation in the labour market;
2011/10/20
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 122 #

2011/2066(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
34. Suggests the initiation of a national project which brings together female and male role models and young girlswomen and men in a debate on the future of Turkey so that women and men of all age groups and political beliefs can work together on a strategy to transform the patriarchal structure of the society;
2011/10/20
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 2 #

2011/2051(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
1. Calls for the post-2013 CAP to pursue food objectives which encourage new forms ofare designed to encourage sustainable agricultural production which, save energy, reduce the use of chemicalspromote efficient input use and exploit the potential of ecosystems more effectively; points out that it must be capable of responding to environmental challenges, such as climate change, depletion of resources, water pollution and soil erosion, etc.;
2011/03/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 11 #

2011/2051(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Points out that previous CAP reforms (the 1992 McSharry reform, the ‘Agenda 2000’ reform, the 2003 reform and the 2008 health check) were all aimed at ensuring that European farmers meet the highest standards in the world as far as environmental protection and animal welfare and traceability of foodstuffs are concerned; stresses in this connection that farmers are not compensated by the market for the costs entailed in meeting these standards; (This paragraph should be the new number 1 and therefore be put on the top.)
2011/03/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 18 #

2011/2051(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Points out that the CAP encompassesplays a crucial role both for farmers and the public in general - who are both taxpayers and consumers - as the latter benefit from safe, reasonably priced food, a healthy environment, good health and prospects of jobs;
2011/03/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 23 #

2011/2051(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
3. Calls for CAP funding to be based on a model which includes payments linked to natural handicaps and green-point payments or payments for vulnerable regionsrewards compliance with standards that are among the highest in the world and the provision of public goods which are not rewarded by the market; points out, in this connection, that natural handicaps must continue to be compensated for in future;
2011/03/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 32 #

2011/2051(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
4. Calls for a reinforcement of the concept of funding for both pillars subject to the fulfilment of a number of environmental andcriteria relating to the environment, resource efficiency and helping protect biodiversity criteria, so that high- quality food can continue to be produced using sustainable practices; points out that sufficient funding isbudget appropriations are the only guarantee of the success of targeted new, environmentally-friendly practices and existing agri-environmental measures;
2011/03/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 37 #

2011/2051(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Stresses that the ‘greening’ of EU agricultural policy is, in reality, nothing new to farmers, as each successive reform has been geared towards strengthening this aspect of the CAP;
2011/03/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 38 #

2011/2051(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Stresses the services which European farmers provide to European society, in particular maintaining a varied cultivated landscape and making an important contribution to the protection and stewardship of natural resources and to climate protection;
2011/03/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 47 #

2011/2051(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
5. Emphasises that mandatory greening that respects ecosystems will not only benefit the environment, but alsadditional greening must be based on a win-win approach that brings benefits both for the environment and for farmers and society in terms of resource efficiency and increased productivity and not least respects ecosystems; also stresses that it is necessary to place the emphasis on research, innovation and new technology in order to ensure a sustainable future for EU farming;
2011/03/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 65 #

2011/2051(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
7. Believes that under the revised CAP consideration should be given to new ‘carbon credit’ instruments, because agriculture offers enormous potential for combating climate change;deleted
2011/03/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 72 #

2011/2051(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
8. Deplores the fact that the EU’s biodiversity targets have yet to be met and expects the CAP to be a catalyst for efforts to achieve those goalsStresses that the EU must continue to make significant efforts in the area of biodiversity; points out, in this connection, that a cooperative nature conservation approach is an effective measure to this end;
2011/03/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 79 #

2011/2051(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
9. Points out that a majority of Europeans oppose the use of GMOs in agriculture and food; asks the Commission, therefore, to study the possibility of denying funding to agricultural undertakings involved with GMOs;deleted
2011/03/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 82 #

2011/2051(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
9. Points out that a majority of Europeans currently oppose the use of GMOs in agriculture and food; asks the Commission, therefore, to study the possibility of denying funding to agricultural undertakings involved with GMOsstresses that a uniform EU-wide approach must be found;
2011/03/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 91 #

2011/2051(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 10
10. Encourages more EU-funded and -coordinated projects in which farmers and researchers can work together to find innovative ways of cultivating land in an environmentally sustainable manneensuring a competitive and, at the same time, sustainable agricultural sector;
2011/03/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1032 #

2011/2051(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46
46. Calls on the Commission to investigate whether the current arrangement whereby the wine market organisation ban on plantconsider maintaining planting rights in the wine sector beyond 2015 and to take account of this ing its to expire should be maintained, in view of anticipated market trendsassessment report on the reform of the wine CMO to be submitted in 2012;
2011/03/22
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 39 #

2011/2024(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Calls on the Member States to improve and update professional training for nurses and midwives throughout Europe and to develop common basic requirements for training courses;
2011/09/14
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 45 #

2011/2024(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the CommissionMember States to consider the extension of partial recognition to the health care professions very carefully, in order to avoid situations that might be difficult to handle in terms of public health protection;
2011/09/14
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 46 #

2011/2024(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls on professional training providers to coordinate and harmonise training arrangements throughout Europe; notes that access to employment in training should not be curbed for purposes of ensuring the provision of medical care;
2011/09/14
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 47 #

2011/2024(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Takes the view that specific, targeted retesting in fields where there is a training shortfall should be sufficient to enable people to be deemed generally qualified in another Member State;
2011/09/14
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 36 #

2011/0429(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 4
(4) The Commission has conducted a review of the list of priority substances according to Article 16(4) of Directive 2000/60/EC and to Article 8 of Directive 2008/105/EC and come to the conclusion that it is appropriate to amend the list of priority substances by identifying new substances for priority action at Union level, setting EQS for them, or removing existing substances from the list and updating according to scientific progress the EQS for some existing substances, and setting biota EQS for some existing and new priority substances.
2012/11/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 40 #

2011/0429(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 6
(6) Numerous Union acts have been adopted since the adoption of Directive 2000/60/EC, which constitute emission control measures in accordance with Article 16 of that Directive for individual priority substances. Moreover, many environmental protection measures fall under the scope of other existing Union legislation. Therefore, priority should be given to implementing and revising existing instruments rather than establishing new controls. The inclusion of a substance in Annex X to Directive 2000/60/EC is without prejudicemust not run counter to the application of the provisions of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market and repealing Council Directives 79/117/EEC and 91/414/EEC or permits issued on the basis thereof.
2012/11/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 42 #

2011/0429(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 6
(6) Numerous Union acts have been adopted since the adoption of Directive 2000/60/EC, which constitute emission control measures in accordance with Article 16 of that Directive for individual priority substances. Moreover, many environmental protection measures fall under the scope of other existing Union legislation. Therefore, priority should be given to implementing and revising existing instruments rather than establishing new controls. In order to adopt a coherent and coordinated legal instrument concerning priority hazardous substances, it is necessary to establish which measures pertain to what stage in the life cycle of a substance and to demonstrate that, taken collectively, the measures bring about a demonstrable improvement in the environment. The inclusion of a substance in Annex X to Directive 2000/60/EC is without prejudice to the application of the provisions of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market and repealing Council Directives 79/117/EEC and 91/414/EEC.
2012/11/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 58 #

2011/0429(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 12
(12) Persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic substances (PBTs) and other substances that behave like PBTpriority hazardous substances may be found for decades in the aquatic environment at levels posing a significant risk, even ifalthough extensive measures to reduce or eliminate emissions have already been taken, particularly at European level. Some are also capable of long-range transport and are largely ubiquitous in the environment. Several such substances are among the existing and proposed priority hazardous substances and, because of their long-term ubiquity, some of them need special consideration as regards their impact on the presentation. Only in rare cases can these substances be reduced effectively by means of measures at local or regional level. For these substances, international efforts are needed in order to reduce them on a global scale. These substances need special consideration with reference to their long-term impact on the environment, their observation, their influence ofn chemical status under Directive 2000/60/EC and as regards monitoring requirements.
2012/11/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 92 #

2011/0429(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – point 4
Directive 2008/105/EC
Article 8
The Commission shall report to the European Parliament and to the Council the outcome of the regular review of Annex X to Directive 2000/60/EC provided for in Article 16(4) of that Directive. It shall accompany the report, if appropriate, with relevant proposals, in particular proposals to identify new priority substances or priority hazardous substances or to identify certain priority substances as priority hazardous substances and to set corresponding EQS for surface water, sediment or biota, as appropriate. Regular reviews should allow for the possibility, on the basis of scientific data, to adjust quality standards applicable to listed substances or to remove them from the list. If the review shows that a substance listed as a priority substance in Annex X to Directive 2000/60/EC does not present a significant risk to the aquatic environment pursuant to Article 16(2), the Commission should propose that the substance be deleted from Annex X.
2012/11/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 102 #

2011/0429(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – point 5
Directive 2008/105/EC
Article 8 a – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) prepare additional maps in the distance-to-target presentation which present the chemical status information separately from that for the rest of the substances in the river basin management plans produced in accordance with Article 13 of Directive 2000/60/EC, without prejudice to the requirements of Section 1.4.3 of Annex V to that Directive regarding the presentation of the overall chemical status, and/or
2012/11/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 114 #

2011/0429(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – point 6
Directive 2008/105/EC
Article 8 b – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The watch list shall contain no more than 25 substances or groups of substances at any given time and shall indicate the monitoring matrix for each substance. The substances shall be selected from among those for which the available information indicates that they may pose a significant risk at Union level to or via the aquatic environment and for which high- quality monitoring data and data concerning ecotoxicological effects are required for the risk assessment. In selecting the substances for the watch list the Commission shall take into account all available scientific information including research projects, Member States' characterisation and monitoring programmes under Articles 5 and 8 of Directive 2000/60/EC and information on production volumes, use patterns, concentrations in the environment and effects, including that gathered in accordance with Directives 98/8/EC, 2001/82/EC and 2001/83/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, and with Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 and Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council.
2012/11/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 130 #

2011/0429(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – point 6
Directive 2008/105/EC
Article 8 b – paragraph 3
3. The Commission shall draw up the first watch list as referred to in paragraph 1 by […]. and shall define a scientifically based, technical and transparent procedure for including substances in it or removing them. A given substance may only be included in the watch list for a limited period on the basis of scientifically grounded data.
2012/11/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 170 #

2011/0429(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex I – table – row 36
Directive 2000/60/EC
Annex X – table – row 36
(36) 124495-18-7 not applicable Quinoxyfen X
2012/11/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 173 #

2011/0429(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex I – table – row 46
Directive 2000/60/EC
Annex X – table – row 46
(46) 57-63-6 200-342-2 17-alpha-ethinylestradiol deleted
2012/11/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 180 #

2011/0429(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex I – table – row 47
Directive 2000/60/EC
Annex X– table – row 47
(47) 50-28-2 200-023-82 17-beta-estradiol deleted
2012/11/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 187 #

2011/0429(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex I – table – row 48
Directive 2000/60/EC
Annex X – table – row 48
(48) 15307-79-6 239-346-4 Diclofenac deleted
2012/11/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 207 #

2011/0429(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex II – table – row 46
Directive 2008/105/EC
Annex I – table – row 46
(46) 17- 57-63-6 3,5 10-5 7 10-6 not not alpha- applicable applicable ethinyles tradiol deleted
2012/11/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 212 #

2011/0429(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex II – table – row 47
Directive 2008/105/EC
Annex I – table – row 47
(47) 17-beta- 50-28-2 4 10-4 8 10-5 not not estradiol applicable applicable deleted
2012/11/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 217 #

2011/0429(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex II – table – row 48
Directive 2008/105/EC
Annex I – table – row 48
(48) Diclofenac 15307-79-6 0,1 0,01 not not applicable applicable deleted
2012/11/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 223 #

2011/0429(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex II a (new)
ANNEX IIa ‘ANNEX II SUBSTANCES TO BE INCLUDED INTER ALIA IN THE FIRST WATCH LIST DRAWN UP BY THE COMMISSION CAS number1 EU number2 Name of substance 1066-51-9 not applicable Amino-methyl phosphonic acid (AMPA) 298-46-4 206-062-7 Carbamazepine 57-12-5 not applicable Free cyanide 1071-83-6 213-997-4 Glyphosate 15687-27-1 239-784-6 Ibuprofen 3380-34-5 222-182-2 Triclosan 9029-97-4 231-175-3 Zinc and its compounds 57-63-6 200-342-2 17-alpha-ethinylestradiol 50-28-2 200-023-8 17-beta-estradiol 15307-79-6 239-346-4 Diclofenac __________________________ 1 CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service. EU number: European Inventory of Existing Commercial Substances (EINECS) or European List of Notified Chemical Substances (ELINCS).
2012/11/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 226 #

2011/0429(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 3 a (new)
(3a) Pursuant to Article 191 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, in preparing its policy on the environment, the Union should take account of available scientific and technical data, environmental conditions in the various regions of the Union, the potential benefits and costs of action or lack of action as well as the economic and social development of the Union as a whole and the balanced development of its regions. Scientific, environmental and socio-economic factors, including human health considerations, should be taken into account in developing a cost-effective and proportionate policy on the chemical pollution of surface waters, including in the review of the list of priority substances in accordance with Article 16(4) of Directive 2000/60/EC. With that aim in view, the polluter-pays principle underpinning the Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC) must be consistently applied.
2012/11/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 227 #

2011/0429(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 3 b (new)
(3b) In keeping with the polluter-pays principle, if at all possible measures should be taken to reduce discharges at the immediate source, rather than dealing with them only after they have entered surface water.
2012/11/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 239 #

2011/0429(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – point 4
Directive 2008/105/EC
Article 8
The Commission shall report to the European Parliament and to the Council the outcome of the regular review of Annex X to Directive 2000/60/EC provided for in Article 16(4) of that Directive. It shall accompany the report, if appropriate, with relevant proposals, in particular proposals to identify new priority substances or priority hazardous substances or to identify certain priority substances as priority hazardous substances and to set corresponding EQS for surface water, sediment or biota, as appropriate.' In the context of the identification of new substances and whenever relevant proposals are made, care shall be taken to ensure consistency with any existing authorisation and assessments in accordance with the provisions of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 and Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council and of Directives 98/8/EC, 2001/82/EC and 2001/83/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council.
2012/11/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 240 #

2011/0429(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – point 5
Directive 2008/105/EC
Article 8 a – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) Ubiquitous, persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic substances should not be taken into account when assessing the chemical status of groundwater if the natural background concentration of one of these substances in the body of surface water to be assessed exceeds the environmental quality standard.
2012/11/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 250 #

2011/0401(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part III – point 1.1 – paragraph 4
In the Union, CVD annually accounts for more than 2 million deaths and costs the economy more than EUR 192 billion while cancer accounts for a quarter of all deaths and is the number one cause of death in people aged 45-64. Over 27 million people in the Union suffer from diabetes and the total cost of brain disorders (including, but not limited to those affecting mental health) has been estimated at EUR 800 billion. Environmental, life-style and socio-economic factors are relevant in several of these conditions with up to one third of the global disease burden estimated to be related to these. However, for other conditions- in particular neurodegenerative diseases - effective prevention strategies will first require a considerable boost in research into their causes and the development of better early diagnosis and treatment options.
2012/06/25
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 285 #

2011/0401(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part III – point 1.3 – paragraph 3
An increasing disease and disability burden in the context of an aging population places further demands on health and care sectors. If effective health and care is to be maintained for all ages, efforts are required to improve decision making in prevention and treatment provision, to identify and support the dissemination of best practice in the health and care sectors, and to support integrated care and the wide uptake of technological, organisational and social innovations empowering in particular older persons, persons with chronic diseases as well as disabled persons to remain active and independent. Doing so will contribute to increasing, and lengthening the duration of their physical, social, and mental well- being.
2012/06/25
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 289 #

2011/0401(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part III – point 1.3 – paragraph 4
All of these activities shall be undertaken in such a way as to provide support throughout the research and innovation cycle, strengthening the competitiveness of the European based industries and development of new market opportunities. To this end, a broad basis of research is of utmost importance for a high level of competitivity and future innovation in the European Union;
2012/06/25
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 59 #

2011/0398(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
(10) Noise assessments should build on existing information available and ensure that suchIn accordance with Directive 2002/49/EC, noise assessments should be based on objective and measurable criteria common to all the Member States. This information ismust be reliable and accessible to competent authorities and stakeholders. Competent authorities should put in place the necessary monitoring and enforcement tools, obtained in a transparent manner, comparable and accessible to all stakeholders. Assessments should include monitoring of the latest technological developments and exchanges of the latest findings concerning the procedures to be employed. Competent authorities should put in place the necessary monitoring and enforcement tools. Noise assessments should be carried out or supervised by outside agencies independent of the airport operator.
2012/07/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 61 #

2011/0398(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
(11) It is recognised that Member States have decided on noise-related operating restrictions in accordance with national legislation based on nationally acknowledged noise methods, which may not (yet) be fully consistent with the method as described in the authoritative European Civil Aviation Conference Report Doc 29 on 'Standard Method of Computing Noise Contours around Civil Airports' nor use the internationally recognised aircraft noise performance information. However, the efficiency and effectiveness of an operating restriction, together with the efficiency and effectiveness of the relevant action plan of which the restriction is a part, should be assessed in accordance with methods prescribbased ion ECAC Doc 29 and the ICAO Balanced Approach. Accordingly, Member States should adapt their assessments of operating restrictions in national legislation towards full compliance with ECAC Doc 29This assessment is currently being carried out in the context of the revision of Directive 2002/49/EC.
2012/07/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 64 #

2011/0398(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) to enable selection of the most cost- effective noise mitigation measures, taking account of both the health and the economic aspects, in accordance with the Balanced Approach so as to achieve the sustainable development of the airport and air traffic management network capacity from a gate- to-gate perspective.
2012/07/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 70 #

2011/0398(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3
(3) ‘Balanced Approach’ means the method under which the range of available measures, namely reduction of aircraft noise at source, land-use planning and management, noise abatement operational procedures and operating restrictions, is considered in a consistent way with the view to addressing the noise problem in the most cost-effective way on an airport by airport basion an airport by airport basis in a way which takes account of both the health and the economic aspects.
2012/07/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 74 #

2011/0398(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 7 a (new)
(7a) ‘Interest groups’ means natural or legal persons who are affected by or would benefit from the introduction or non-introduction of noise reduction measures, including operating restrictions, or who have a legitimate interest in the introduction of such measure;
2012/07/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 78 #

2011/0398(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) identify measures available to reduce the noise impact, including the more effective use of existing time slots through the introduction of larger aircraft, a reduction in the number of uneconomic feeder flights which take up time slots and a greater focus on point-to-point routes in order to reduce the number of feeder flights operated with small aircraft;
2012/07/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 80 #

2011/0398(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) evaluate the likely cost-effectiveness of the available measures in the light of the environmental objective set;
2012/07/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 92 #

2011/0398(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d
(d) not as a first resortfollowing careful prior consideration of the measures outlined in letters (a) to (c), operating restrictions.
2012/07/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 94 #

2011/0398(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5
5. Measures or a combination of measures taken in accordance with this Regulation for a given airport shall not be more restrictive than necessary to achieve the health-related and environmental noise abatement objectives set for that airport. Operating restrictions shall be non- discriminatory, in particular on grounds of nationality, identity or activity of aircraft operators.
2012/07/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 98 #

2011/0398(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2
2. The competent authorities shall use the method, indicators and information described in Annex IDirective 2002/49/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 June 2002 relating to the assessment and management of environmental noise1 for the assessment of the current and future noise situation. __________________ OJ L 189, 18.7.2002, p. 12.
2012/07/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 100 #

2011/0398(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 3
3. When the assessment of the noise situation reveals that new measures are necessary to achieve or maintain the level of noise abatement objectives, the competent authorities shall take due account of the contribution of each type of measure under the Balanced Approach, in accordance with Annex I.
2012/07/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 102 #

2011/0398(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4
4. The competent authorities shall ensure that, at the appropriate level, a forum for technical cooperation is established between the airport operator, aircraft operator and air navigation service provider, for actions which these operators are responsible for, and taking due account of the interdependency between measures to mitigate noise and to reduce emissions. The members of this forum for technical cooperation shall regularly consult local residents or their representativeinterest groups, and provide technical information and advice on noise mitigating measures to the competent authorities. No decision shall be taken to implement a measure until interest groups have been consulted.
2012/07/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 104 #

2011/0398(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 5
5. The competent authorities shall assess the cost-effectiveness of the new measures, as referred to in paragraph 3 in accordance with Annex II in the context of the noise action plans provided for in Directive 2002/49/EC. A minor technical amendment to an existing measure without substantive implications on capacity or operations is not considered as a new operating restriction.
2012/07/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 113 #

2011/0398(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
(ba) aircraft used in humanitarian operations
2012/07/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 115 #

2011/0398(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1
1. At the request of a Member State or interest group or on its own initiative, and without prejudice to a pending appeal procedure, the Commission may scrutinise the decision on an operating restriction, prior to its implementation. Where the Commission finds that the decision does not respect the requirements set out in this Regulation, or is otherwise contrary to Union law, it may suspend the decision, unless the competent authority has imposed the operating restrictions on the basis of the outcome of a mediation procedure or another type of extrajudicial dispute resolution procedure.
2012/07/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 119 #

2011/0398(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) amendments to the method and technical report set out in Annex Irticle 6(2).
2012/07/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 120 #

2011/0398(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I
[...]deleted
2012/07/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 122 #

2011/0398(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II
[...]deleted
2012/07/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 15 #

2011/0394(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
(1) The Commission adopted the Communication ‘Europe 2020 - A strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth’ in March 2010 (hereinafter ‘the Europe 2020 Strategy’). The Communication was endorsed by the European Council of June 2010. The Europe 2020 Strategy responds to the economic crisis and is intended to prepare Europe for the next decade. It sets five ambitious objectives on climate and energy, employment, innovation, education and social inclusion to be reached by 2020 and identifies key drivers for growth, which aim at making Europe more dynamic and competitive. It also emphasises the importance of reinforcing the growth of the European economy while delivering high levels of employment for women and men equally, a low carbon, resource and energy-efficient economy and social cohesion.
2012/08/31
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 21 #

2011/0394(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 a (new)
(11a) Female entrepreneurship and female SMEs provide a key source for increasing the degree of female employment and thereby capitalising to a greater extent on women’s level of education. Female entrepreneurship also brings energy and innovation to the business world, and the Union’s potential in that regard is still far from being fully tapped. Women are particularly highly motivated in self-employment because running their own businesses enables them to set their own working hours and thus to reconcile work and family life better. Increasing the number of female entrepreneurs has a number of positive effects and contributes immediately to the general state of the economy. In a climate of economic instability it is easy to neglect support measures for female entrepreneurs.
2012/08/31
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 32 #

2011/0394(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21 a (new)
(21a) Both female and male entrepreneurs should be offered opportunities for personal development and for further training in IT and languages, with the aim inter alia of promoting skills for the international market.
2012/08/31
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 52 #

2011/0394(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) measures to improve the design, implementation and evaluation of policies affecting the competitiveness and sustainability of enterprises, including disaster resilience, and to secure the development of appropriate infrastructures in both urban and rural areas, world class clusters and business networks, framework conditions and development of sustainable products, services and processes;
2012/08/31
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 53 #

2011/0394(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2
2. Particular attention shall be paid to young entrepreneurs, as well as new and potential entrepreneurs and, both female entrepreneurs, as well as specific target groupsand male, and to specific target groups such as young men and women.
2012/08/31
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 55 #

2011/0394(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission may support Member States' measures to build-up entrepreneurial education, skills and attitudes, in particular among potential and new entrepreneurfemale and male entrepreneurs. Particular support should be directed at women in rural areas.
2012/08/31
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 144 #

2011/0282(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
(25) Forestry is an integral part of rural development and support for sustainable and climate friendly land use should encompass forest area development and sustainable management of forests. The rigorous implementation of sustainable forest management (SFM), the exploitation of unused forestry resources and sources of timber and increased timber use can make decisive contributions to the achievement of the EU’s climate objectives and the wide- ranging objectives of the EU2020 Strategy. During the 2007-2013 programming period a variety of measures covered different types of support for forestry investments and management. In the interest of simplification but also of allowing beneficiaries to design and realise integrated projects with increased added value, a single measure should cover all types of support for forestry investments and management. The information shall refer to: This measure should cover the extension and improvement of forest resources through afforestation of land and creation of agro-forestry systems combining extensive agriculture with forestry systems, restoration of forests damaged by fire or other natural disasters and relevant prevention measures, investments in new forestry technologies and in the processing and marketing of forest products aimed at improving the economic and environmental performance of forest holders and non remunerative investments which improve ecosystem and climate resilience and environmental value of forest ecosystems. Support should avoid distorting competition and be market neutral. As a result limitations should be imposed relating to the size and legal status of beneficiaries. Preventive actions against fires should be in areas classified by Member States as medium or high fire risk. All preventive actions should be part of a forest protection plan. The occurrence of a natural disaster in the case of action for the restoration of damaged forest potential should be subject to the formal recognition by a scientific public organisation. The forestry measure should be adopted in the light of undertakings given by the Union and the Member States at international level, and be based on Member States’ national or sub-national forest plans or equivalent instruments which should take into account the commitments made in the Ministerial Conferences on the Protection of Forests in Europe. It should contribute to the implementation of the Union Forestry Strategy. In order to ensure that afforestation of agricultural land is in line with the aims of environmental policy the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty should be delegated to the Commission in respect of the definition of certain minimum environmental requirements.
2012/07/20
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 501 #

2011/0282(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d a (new)
(d a) women in rural areas
2012/07/24
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1371 #

2011/0282(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 2
2. Support shall be granted to farmers and to private forest owners and, associations of forest owners and communal forest owners respectively. In duly justified cases it may also be granted to other land managers.
2012/07/25
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 464 #

2011/0281(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
(29) The aid scheme for hop producer organisations is only used in one Member State. In order to create flexibility and to harmonise the approach in this sector with the other sectors, the aid scheme should be discontinued, with the possibility to support the producer organisations under rural development measures.deleted
2012/07/19
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 991 #

2011/0281(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 a (new)
Article 29a Aid in the hops sector 1. The Community shall finance a payment to producer organisations in the hops sector recognised under Article 106 to fund measures to achieve the aims referred to in that Article. 2. The annual Community financing for the payment to producer organisations shall be EUR 2 277 000 for Germany. 3. The Commission shall adopt implementing provisions for this Section.
2012/07/20
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1098 #

2011/0281(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 39 a (new)
Article 39a Content of support programmes Support programmes shall consist of the following elements: (a) a detailed description of the measures proposed as well as their quantified objectives; (b) the results of consultations held; (c) an appraisal showing the expected technical, economic, environmental and social impact; (d) a schedule for implementing the measures; (e) a general financing table showing the resources to be deployed and the envisaged indicative allocation of the resources between the measures in accordance with ceilings provided for in Annex X; (f) the criteria and quantitative indicators to be used for monitoring and evaluation as well as the steps taken to ensure that the support programmes are implemented appropriately and effectively; and (g) the designation of competent authorities and bodies responsible for implementing the support programme.
2012/07/23
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1103 #

2011/0281(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 40 – point c a (new)
(ca) support programme for wine growing on steep-slope sites pursuant to Article 44a;
2012/07/23
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1133 #

2011/0281(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 44 a (new)
Article 44a Support programme for wine growing on steep-slope sites The measures taken as part of the support programme for wine growing on steep- slope sites shall be designed to safeguard wine growing on labour-intensive slope, steep-slope and terrace sites in the long term by improving its competitiveness. The support may take the form of a flat- rate per-hectare payment to be set by the Member State concerned or a modulated payment determined by the steepness of the site.
2012/07/23
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1239 #

2011/0281(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 58 – paragraph 1
1. Marketing standards may apply to the following sectors or products: (a) olive oil and table olives in respect of the products referred to in point (a) of Part VII of Annex I; (b) fruit and vegetables; (c) processed fruit and vegetables; (d) bananas; (e) live plants; (f) spreadable fats; (g) milk and milk products intended for human consumption; (h) poultrymeat. The wine sector shall be excluded. The products for which marketing standards by sectors or products have been laid down may be marketed in the Union only in accordance with such standards.
2012/07/23
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1243 #

2011/0281(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 59 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. The marketing standards referred to in paragraph 1 may cover: relate where appropriate to the requirements for: (a) as regards the fruit and vegetables sector: (i) classification criteria such as grading into classes, weight, sizing, age and category; (ii) the presentation, sales descriptions, labelling linked to obligatory marketing standards, packaging, rules to be applied in relation to packing centres, marking, wrapping, year of harvesting and use of specific terms; (iii) criteria such as appearance, consistency, conformation, product characteristics; (b) as regards the banana sector: (i) classification criteria such as grading into classes, weight, sizing, age and category; (ii) the presentation, sales descriptions, labelling linked to obligatory marketing standards, packaging, rules to be applied in relation to packing centres, marking, wrapping, year of harvesting and use of specific terms; (iii) criteria such as appearance, consistency, conformation, product characteristics; (c) as regards the eggs and poultrymeat sector: (i) classification criteria such as grading into classes, weight, sizing, age and category; (ii) the presentation, sales descriptions, labelling linked to obligatory marketing standards, packaging, rules to be applied in relation to packing centres, marking, wrapping, year of harvesting and use of specific terms; (iii) criteria such as appearance, consistency, conformation, product characteristics; (iv) the conservation method and temperature; (v) as regards the poultrymeat sector, the water content as a percentage; (d) as regards the egg sector: (i) the frequency of collection, delivery, preservation and handling; (ii) the type of farming and production method and related administrative rules, and operating circuit; (iii) restrictions as regards the use of certain substances and/or practices; (iv) storage, transport; (v) time limits. (e) as regards the olive oil and table olives sector: (i) the presentation, sales descriptions, labelling linked to obligatory marketing standards, packaging, rules to be applied in relation to packing centres, marking, wrapping, year of harvesting and use of specific terms; (ii) criteria such as appearance, consistency, conformation, product characteristics; (iii) specific substances used in production, or components or constituents, including their quantitative content, purity and identification. 3. The marketing standards by sectors or products adopted pursuant to paragraph 1 shall be established without prejudice to Title IV of Regulation (EU) No [COM(2010)733] on agricultural product quality schemes, and shall take into account: (a) the specificities of the product concerned; (b) the need to ensure the conditions for a smooth placing of the products on the market; (c) the interest of consumers to receive adequate and transparent product information; (d) the standard recommendations adopted by international bodies.
2012/07/23
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1270 #

2011/0281(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 59 – paragraph 3 – point c
(c) the interest of consumers to receive adequate and transparent product information, including the place of farming to be determined on a case by case approach at the appropriate geographical level;
2012/07/23
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1271 #

2011/0281(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 59 – paragraph 3 – point d
(d) the methods used for determining physical, chemical and organoleptic characteristics of the products;deleted
2012/07/23
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1290 #

2011/0281(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 59 a (new)
Article 59a Certification for hops 1. Products of the hops sector, harvested or prepared within the Community, shall be subject to a certification procedure. 2. Certificates may be issued only for products having the minimum quality characteristics appropriate to a specific stage of marketing. In the case of hop powder, hop powder with higher lupulin content, extract of hops and mixed hop products, the certificate may only be issued if the alpha acid content of these products is not lower than that of the hops from which they have been prepared. 3. The certificates shall indicate at least: (a) the place(s) of production of the hops; (b) the year(s) of harvesting; (c) the variety or varieties. 4. Products of the hops sector may be marketed or exported only if a certificate as referred to in paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 has been issued. In the case of imported products of the hops sector, the attestation provided for in Article 128a(2) shall be deemed to be equivalent to the certificate. 5. Measures derogating from paragraph 4 may be adopted by the Commission: (a) in order to satisfy the trade requirements of certain third countries; or (b) for products intended for special uses. The measures referred to in the first subparagraph shall: (a) not prejudice the normal marketing of products for which the certificate has been issued; (b) be accompanied by guarantees intended to avoid any confusion with those products.
2012/07/23
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1295 #

2011/0281(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 60 – paragraph 3
3. Taking into account the need to adapt to evolving consumer demands, and technical progress and to avoid creating obstacles to product innovation, the Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 160 on modifications, derogations or exemptions to the definitions and sales descriptions provided for in Annex VI.deleted
2012/07/23
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1307 #

2011/0281(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 62 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
The Commission shall, where necessary, adopt methods referred to in point (d) of Article 59(3) for products listed in Part II of Annex VI by means of implementing actsmethods of analysis for determining the composition of the products of the wine sector and the rules whereby it may be established whether these products have undergone processes contrary to authorised oenological practices shall be adopted pursuant to Article 43(2) of the Treaty. Those methods and rules shall be based on anythe relevant methods recommended and published byations of the OIV, unless they would be ineffective or inappropriate in view of the legitimate objective pursued. That implementing act shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 162(2) by the Union.
2012/07/23
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1315 #

2011/0281(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 67 – paragraph 2
2. Save as otherwise provided for in agreements concluded pursuant to Article 218 of the Treaty, products referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article shall be produced in accordance with oenological practices recommended and published by the OIV or authorised by the Union pursuant to this Regulation.
2012/07/23
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1346 #

2011/0281(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 71 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
It shall consist at least of: (a) the name to be protected; (b) a description of the wine(s); (i) for wines with a designation of origin, its principal analytical and organoleptic characteristics; (ii) for wines with a geographical indication, its principal analytical characteristics as well as an evaluation or indication of its organoleptic characteristics; (c) where applicable, the specific oenological practices used to make the wine(s) as well as the relevant restrictions on making the wine(s); (d) the demarcation of the geographical area concerned; (e) the maximum yields per hectare; (f) an indication of the wine grape variety or varieties the wine(s) is/are obtained from; (g) the details bearing out the link referred to in Article 70(1)(a) or, as the case may be, in Article 70(1)(a)(i); (h) applicable requirements laid down in Union or national legislation or, where provided for by Member States, by an organisation which manages the protected designation of origin or the protected geographical indication, having regard to the fact that such requirements shall be objective and non-discriminatory and compatible with Union law; (i) the name and address of the authorities or bodies verifying compliance with the provisions of the product specification and their specific tasks.
2012/07/23
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1353 #

2011/0281(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 73 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
The application for protection shall be filed with the Member State in whose territory the designation of origin or geographical indication originates. The Member State shall examine the application for protection in order to verify whether it meets the conditions set out in this Subsection. The Member State shall, by means of a national procedure, ensure the adequate publication of the application and provide for a period of at least two months from the date of publication within which any natural or legal person having a legitimate interest and resident or established on its territory may object to the proposed protection by lodging a duly substantiated statement with the Member State.
2012/07/23
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1356 #

2011/0281(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 73 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 (new)
(a) publish the single document and the product specification at least on the Internet; and (b) forward to the Commission an application for protection containing the following information: (i) the name and address of the applicant; (ii) the single document referred to in Article 71(1)(d); (iii) a declaration by the Member State that it considers that the application lodged by the applicant meets the conditions required; and (iv) the publication reference, in keeping with point (a). The information referred to in point (b) of the first subparagraph shall be forwarded in one of the official languages of the Union or accompanied by a certified translation into one of those languages.
2012/07/23
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1359 #

2011/0281(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 73 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Member States shall have the laws, regulations or administrative provisions in place that are necessary to comply with Article 118f of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 and this Article as from 1 August 2009.
2012/07/23
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1360 #

2011/0281(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 73 – paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Where a Member State has no national legislation concerning the protection of designations of origin and geographical indications, it may, on a transitional basis only, grant protection to the name in accordance with the terms of this Subsection at national level with effect from the day the application is lodged with the Commission. Such transitional national protection shall cease on the date on which a decision on registration or refusal under this Subsection is taken.
2012/07/23
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1365 #

2011/0281(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 82 – paragraph 1
An applicant satisfying the conditions laid down pursuant to point (b) of Article 86(4)72 may apply for approval of an amendment to the product specification of a protected designation of origin or a protected geographical indication, in particular to take account of developments in scientific and technical knowledge or to redefine the geographical area concernedreferred to in point (d) of the second subparagraph of Article 71(2). Applications shall describe and give reasons for the amendments requested.
2012/07/23
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1368 #

2011/0281(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 82 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Where the proposed amendment involves one or more amendments to the single document referred to in Article 71(1)(d), Articles 73 to 76 shall apply mutatis mutandis to the amendment application. However, if the proposed amendment is only minor, the Commission shall, by means of implementing acts, decide whether to approve the application without following the procedure laid down in Article 74(2) and Article 75 and, in the event of approval, shall publish the elements referred to in Article 74(3). That implementing act shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 162(2).
2012/07/23
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1370 #

2011/0281(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 82 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Where the proposed amendment does not involve any change to the single document, the following rules shall apply: (a) where the geographical area is in a given Member State, that Member State shall express its position on the amendment and, if it is in favour, shall publish the amended product specification and inform the Commission of the amendments approved and the reasons for them; (b) where the geographical area is in a third country, the Commission shall, by means of implementing acts, decide whether to approve the proposed amendment. That implementing act shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 162(2).
2012/07/23
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1372 #

2011/0281(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 84 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. By way of derogation from Article 82(1), a Member State or third country or its competent authority may apply for approval for the amendment of the product specification for existing protected wine names in accordance with paragraph 1 of this Article.
2012/07/23
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1381 #

2011/0281(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 86 – paragraph 4 – point a
(a) the elements of the product specifin which cases a single producer may apply for the protection of a designation of origin or geographical indication;
2012/07/23
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1383 #

2011/0281(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 86 – paragraph 4 – point c
(c) the conditions to be followed in respect of an application for the protection of a designation of origin or geographical indication, preliminary national procedures, scrutiny by the Commission, objection procedure, and procedures for amendment, cancellation and conversion of protected designations of origin or protected geographical indications;
2012/07/23
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1385 #

2011/0281(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 86 – paragraph 4 – point d
(d) the conditionspecific measures related to the national procedures applicable to trans- border applications;
2012/07/23
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1388 #

2011/0281(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 86 – paragraph 4 – point g
(g) the conditions related tounder which an amendment is to product specifications.be considered as minor within the meaning of Article 82(2);
2012/07/23
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1395 #

2011/0281(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 89 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) Competent authorities of Member States or third countries or representative professional organisations established in third countries may submit to the Commission an application for protection of traditional terms within the meaning of Article 89.
2012/07/23
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1396 #

2011/0281(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 89 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Traditional terms shall be protected only in the language and for the categories of grape vine products claimed in the application, against: (a) any misuse even if the protected term is accompanied by an expression such as 'style', 'type', 'method', 'as produced in', 'imitation', 'flavour', 'like' or similar; (b) any other false or misleading indication as to the nature, characteristics or essential qualities of the product, on the inner or outer packaging, advertising material or documents relating to it; (c) any other practice liable to mislead the consumer, in particular to give the impression that the wine qualifies for the protected traditional term.
2012/07/23
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1397 #

2011/0281(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 89 – paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Where a traditional term is protected under this Regulation, the registration of a trademark, the use of which would contravene Article 89c, shall be assessed in accordance with Directive 2008/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council ( 1 ) or Council Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 ( 2 ). Trademarks registered in breach of the first subparagraph shall be declared invalid upon request in accordance with the applicable procedures as specified by Directive 2008/95/EC or Regulation (EC) No 207/2009. A trademark, which corresponds to one of the situations referred to in Article 89c of this Regulation, and which has been applied for, registered or established by use, if that possibility is provided for by the legislation concerned, in the territory of the Community before 4 May 2002 or before the date of submission of the application for protection of the traditional term to the Commission, may continue to be used and renewed notwithstanding the protection of the traditional term. In such cases the use of the traditional term shall be permitted alongside the relevant trademark. A name shall not be protected as a traditional term, where in the light of a trademark's reputation and renown, such protection is liable to mislead the consumer as to the true identity, nature, characteristic or quality of the wine.
2012/07/23
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1398 #

2011/0281(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 89 – paragraph 1 c (new)
1c. A term, for which an application is lodged and which is wholly or partially homonymous with that of a traditional term already protected under this Chapter shall be protected with due regard to local and traditional usage and the risk of confusion. A homonymous term which misleads consumers as to the nature, quality or the true origin of the products shall not be registered even if the term is accurate. The use of a protected homonymous term shall be subject to there being a sufficient distinction in practice between the homonym protected subsequently and the traditional term already protected, having regard to the need to treat the producers concerned in an equitable manner and not to mislead the consumer.
2012/07/23
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1399 #

2011/0281(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 89 – paragraph 1 d (new)
1d. Within two months from the date of publication of the application by the Commission any Member State or third country, or any natural or legal person having a legitimate interest may object to the proposed recognition by lodging a request of objection.
2012/07/23
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1400 #

2011/0281(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 89 – paragraph 1 e (new)
1e. An applicant may apply for an approval of a modification of a traditional term, the language indicated, the wine or wines concerned or of the summary of the definition or conditions of use of the traditional term concerned.
2012/07/23
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1401 #

2011/0281(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 89 – paragraph 1 f (new)
1f. The Commission may on a duly substantiated request by a Member State, a third country or a natural or legal person having a legitimate interest, by means of an implementing act, decide to cancel the protection of a traditional term if it no longer meets the definition laid down in Article 89. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 162(2).
2012/07/23
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1407 #

2011/0281(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 91 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) the applicants that may apply for the protection of a traditional term;deleted
2012/07/23
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1408 #

2011/0281(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 91 – paragraph 3 – point c
(c) the grounds for objecting to a proposed recognition of a traditional term;deleted
2012/07/23
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1409 #

2011/0281(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 91 – paragraph 3 – point d
(d) the scope of the protection, the relationship with trade marks, protected traditional terms, protected designations of origin or geographical indications, homonyms, or certain wine grape names;deleted
2012/07/23
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1410 #

2011/0281(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 91 – paragraph 3 – point e
(e) the grounds for cancellation of a traditional term;deleted
2012/07/23
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1660 #

2011/0281(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 106 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
(da) market products not covered by Annex I to the Treaty, provided that the proportion of products sold which are not covered by Annex I does not exceed 49 % of the total volume marketed, without this leading to the forfeiture of official status as a producer organisation in the recognised agricultural sector.
2012/07/25
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1916 #

2011/0281(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 129 a (new)
Article 129a Imports of hops 1. Products of the hops sector may be imported from third countries only if their quality standards are at least equivalent to those applicable to similar products harvested in the Community or made from such products. 2. Products shall be regarded as meeting the quality standards referred to in paragraph 1 if they are accompanied by an attestation issued by the authorities of the country of origin and recognised as equivalent to the certificate referred to in Article 59a. In the case of hop powder, hop powder with higher lupulin content, extract of hops and mixed hop products, the attestation shall be recognised as being equivalent to the certificate only if the alpha acid content of these products is not lower than that of the hops from which they have been prepared. The equivalence of the attestations shall be verified in accordance with detailed rules adopted by the Commission.
2012/07/25
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1500 #

2011/0280(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 a (new)
Article 29 a The possibility of regional-level payments for agricultural practices beneficial to the climate and the environment referred to in Articles 20 and 29 may lead to regional agreements being signed between regional authorities and groups of farmers which, however, must comply with the 30 % ceiling stipulated in Article 33. Such regional agreements will lead to comprehensive incentive measures implemented jointly for areas which, depending on local characteristics and on the basis of joint, measurable targets, will help improve the situation of water resources, the development of biodiversity and soil.
2012/07/23
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1658 #

2011/0280(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Farmers with permanent grassland whose land requires structural conversion may carry out such conversion with a view to a) reseeding or b) seeding on another site on the farm.
2012/07/24
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1707 #

2011/0280(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 1
1. Farmers shall ensure that at least 73 % of their eligible hectares as defined in Article 25(2), excluding areas under permanent grassland, is ecological focus area such as land left fallow, terraces, landscape features, buffer strips and afforested areas as referred to in article 25(2)(b)(ii). Following the conclusion of a regional agreement in accordance with Article 29 between the local authorities and a group of farmers, this 3% may relate to the total area of the land covered by the agreement. This minimum may then relate to the areas of several farms taken together, at regional level.
2012/07/24
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1776 #

2011/0280(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. The following shall be deemed to be ecological focus areas: former agricultural features such as grassland strips or water protection areas, including adjacent agricultural features, set-aside land, compensatory land, nature reserves and public areas designated as being of environmental importance.
2012/07/24
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1795 #

2011/0280(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 55 to further define the types of ecological focus areas referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 of this Article and to add and define other types of ecological focus areas that can be taken into account for the respect of the percentage referred to in thatose paragraphs.
2012/07/24
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 17 #

2011/0231(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point d
(d) if no alcohol has been added, which has a minimum actual alcoholic strength by volume of 4,5 % vol. and a maximum actual alcoholic strength by volume of less than 14,5 % vol.; if alcohol has been added, which has a minimum actual alcoholic strength by volume of 7,5 % vol. and a maximum actual alcoholic strength by volume of less than 14,5 % vol.
2012/03/09
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 18 #

2011/0231(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 a (new)
(1a) The oenological practices and restrictions under Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation)1 shall apply to wine products used for the production of aromatised wine products. The Commission shall, if necessary, present a legislative proposal to amend Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 accordingly. ___________________ 1 OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1.
2012/03/09
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 21 #

2011/0231(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. If aromatised wine-based drinks or aromatised wine-product cocktails are placed on the market in a presentation form or under an invented or brand name that suggests to the consumer that they are spirits-based mixed drinks, then the sales denomination and alcohol content must be placed in the same field of vision, as defined in Article 2(2)(k) of Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2011 on the provision of food information to consumers 1, in the same font size and same colour as the invented or brand name. __________________ 1 OJ L 304, 22.11.2011, p. 18.
2012/03/09
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 36 #

2011/0231(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9
In order to take into account the specificities of the sector and to address the emergence of new products on the market, the Commission may, by means of delegated acts, update: (a) the definitions, the requirements and the restrictions laid down in Annex I, (b) the sales denominations and descriptions laid down in Annex II.Article 9 deleted Delegated powers
2012/03/09
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 40 #

2011/0231(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10
For the purposes of this Chapter, "geographical indication" means an indication referring to a region, a specific place or a country, used to describe an aromatised wine product where the wine products come from the Union and where a given quality, reputation or other characteristics of that wine product is essentially attributable to its geographical origin.
2012/03/09
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 57 #

2011/0229(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 2
in Article 3, in the first paragraph, point (a) is replaced by the following: "(a) means of identification to identify animals individually;"deleted
2012/02/17
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 71 #

2011/0229(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Regulation (EC) No 1760/2000
Article 6
(6) Article 6 is replaced by the followingdeleted
2012/02/17
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 72 #

2011/0229(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Regulation (EC) No 1760/2000
Article 6
Where a Member State does not exchange electronic data with other Member States in the framework of the electronic exchange system referred to in Article 5:deleted
2012/02/17
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 73 #

2011/0229(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Regulation (EC) No 1760/2000
Article 6
(a) the competent authority shall, for each animal that is intended for intra-Union trade, issue a passport based on the information contained in the computerised database set up in that Member State;deleted
2012/02/17
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 74 #

2011/0229(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Regulation (EC) No 1760/2000
Article 6
(b) each animal for which a passport is issued, shall be accompanied by it whenever the animal is moved from one Member State to another;deleted
2012/02/17
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 75 #

2011/0229(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Regulation (EC) No 1760/2000
Article 6
(c) upon arrival of the animal at the holding of destination, the passport accompanying the animal shall be surrendered to the competent authority of the Member State where the holding of destination is locadeleted."
2012/02/17
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 13 #

2011/0172(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 30 a (new)
(30a) Today’s children are tomorrow’s workers, engineers, architects, entrepreneurs and energy users. The decisions they take will influence the way in which society produces and uses energy in the future. Energy education is therefore important so that future generations can be instructed in how to contribute to efficient energy consumption through their lifestyle and personal behaviour.
2011/11/29
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 15 #

2011/0172(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. The participatory processes to improve energy efficiency shall be designed to enable everyone to take part in the energy change. Women in particular need to be integrated into these processes, since they are the main private decision makers and users of efficient energy in private households, and through their daily family interaction they lay the foundations for conscious and sustainable energy use by family members.
2011/11/29
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 18 #

2011/0172(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Member States are called on to incorporate women's skills in the area of 'sustainable housekeeping'. They are in a position to provide education and advice on the spot. Education would include, for example, planned shopping to avoid purchasing inappropriate quantities, the conscious use of food to avoid food waste, paying attention to energy efficiency classes when purchasing new household appliances, appropriate heating and ventilation and the energy-conscious use of household appliances.
2011/11/29
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 20 #

2011/0172(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 1 a (new)
(1 a) In this context, a specific emphasis should be placed on local European producers and SMEs fulfilling high quality standards for their products and services. To this end, the European Union should effectively control related imports from third countries to guarantee that such products and services fulfill the same high quality standards as local producers and service providers in the European Union.
2011/11/07
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 22 #

2011/0172(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Member States are called upon to take appropriate measures to promote energy education in families, schools and society, with particular stress on how each individual can contribute to more efficient, sustainable energy use through their personal behaviour.
2011/11/29
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 83 #

2011/0156(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17 a (new)
(17a) Maximum levels for pesticide residues set out in relevant Community legislation, in particular as taken up in Regulation (EC) No. 396/2005 on maximum residue levels of pesticides in or on food and feed of plant and animal origin, should apply without prejudice to specific provisions set out in this Regulation and its delegated acts.
2012/01/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 86 #

2011/0156(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17 b (new)
(17b) However, given the vulnerable nature of infants and young children, severe limitations on pesticide residues are required in infant and follow-on formulae and food for infants and young children. Specific maximum residue limits for these products are set in Commission Directive 2006/141/EC and Commission Directive 2006/125/EC.
2012/01/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 213 #

2011/0156(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) the specific requirements on the use of pesticides in agricultural products intended for the production of such food and onlowest possible maximum pesticides residues in such food;
2012/01/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 233 #

2011/0156(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The use of pesticides in agricultural products intended for the production of food referred to in Article 1(1)shall be limited as far as possible, while respecting the provisions referred to in Commission Directive 2006/125/EC and Commission Directive 2006/141/EC.
2012/01/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 6 #

2010/2234(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Notes that a high standard of vocational training is founded on a sound gender-neutral general education and urges Member States to ensure that teaching materials do not contain gender- specific career models so as to ensure that the interests of boys and girls in all career possibilities is awakened from the outset.
2011/01/18
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 7 #

2010/2234(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Urges the Member States to conclude basic education with a 'career aptitude' assessment.
2011/01/18
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 11 #

2010/2234(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Notes that the dual system (practical and scholastic education) is proving successful in certain Member States thanks to the cooperation and interaction of undertakings in the provision of career-related training.
2011/01/18
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 18 #

2010/2234(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Calls on Member States, with a view to reconciling family life and careers and assisting women in rural areas, to offer further training in computer technology so as to give female employees the opportunity of working from home also.
2011/01/18
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 19 #

2010/2234(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Stresses the major importance of acquiring and improving multilingual proficiency as a means of enhancing self- confidence, adaptability and intercultural skills.
2011/01/18
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 16 #

2010/2112(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that food products must be affordable for consumers and that producers must receive appropriate prices for their products, condemns the agreements entered into by large-scale retailers and calls for measures to be taken to end such practices and ensure transparency in the way in which final consumer prices for food products are formed;
2010/11/09
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 52 #

2010/2112(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Calls on Member States and the Commission to provide objective information and education for consumers regarding seasonal and regional foods; considers that this would support farming and preserve well-tended landscapes in the local area, as well as avoiding long supply routes and unnecessary carbon dioxide emissions and guaranteeing fresh and high-quality food for consumers;
2010/11/09
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 8 #

2010/2111(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Recalls the severe consequences of past BSE diseases, which led to a threat to public health and wide-scale export bans on the EU's internal market, hampered Member States' external trade activities and caused serious damage to the EU's livestock sector; stresses the importance of upholding the ban on using animal protein sources, introduced in the EU legislation in 1996 for ruminants and extended in 2001 to non-ruminants, on the use of animal protein in animal feed until definite scientific evidence suggests that the transmission of diseases can be excluded;deleted
2010/12/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 11 #

2010/2111(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Calls on the Commission to submit to Parliament a report on the current use of slaughter waste, swill and meat and bone meal in the Member States and propose options for their use as protein sources;
2010/12/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 12 #

2010/2111(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Supports the Commission in its intention of reviewing the ban on feeding animal protein to non-ruminants subject to compliance with the ban on cannibalism (COM(2010)384 final); advocates the introduction of a tolerance threshold for processed animal proteins, expressly advocates full application of the precautionary principle with regard to the possible use of animal protein for animal feed;
2010/12/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 30 #

2010/2111(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
6. Emphasizes that the treatment of slaughter offal, swill, meat and bone meal shall meet the existing strict provisions on the protection of human health and environment, also methane emissions stemming from the process shall be reduced; considers that under the current regulatory framework animal-waste is best utilised in biogas production and calls on the Commission and Member States to favour the use of animal-waste for that purpose.
2010/12/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 48 #

2010/2106(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital D
D. whereas energy generation from solid biomass and biowaste is projected to be 58% of EU renewables by 2020, leading to an intensification of forestry practices andand whereas the proportion of forestry biomass is likely to fall by comparison with agricultural biomass and biowaste, although increases in the ratio of felling to increment to over 100% can nevertheless not be ruled out,
2011/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 53 #

2010/2106(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital E
E. whereas forest protection and protection of its functions should be mainstreamed in all EU policies affecting forests,
2011/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 79 #

2010/2106(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital I
I. whereas the EU FAP has four goals: improving long-term competitiveness, protecting the environment, contributing to quality of life and fostering coordination and whereas significant progress has been made mainly in achieving the firstall the goals,
2011/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 89 #

2010/2106(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital L
L. whereas genetic selection should not favour performance traits at the expense of adaptive onesbe geared to improving the adaptability of the forest ecosystem,
2011/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 108 #

2010/2106(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. Is convinced that ecological, economic and social sustainability is the prerequisite for the continuation of the economic and social functions of EU forests for society, the economy and our environment;
2011/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 123 #

2010/2106(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Commission and Member States to intensify efforts to achieve the environment and quality of life goalsgoals of the FAP in line with the recommendations of the mid-term evaluation on the implementation of the FAP, thesince this implementation of which is currently lagging behind;
2011/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 152 #

2010/2106(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
10. AdvocaNotes that active SFM should be made mandatory in the EU in thethe implementation of SFM by third countext of five-year National Forest Programmes incorporating regional priorities and measurable targets and evaluation criteriaries is also very important, and therefore advocates a legally binding agreement at world level in the context of the UN Forum on Forests;
2011/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 182 #

2010/2106(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on the Commission to present a legislative proposal for a framework for the climate adaptation of EU forestsMember States, on the basis of the outcome of a debate on forest policy, to propose appropriate measures and instruments to intensify and improve SFM, taking particular account of the need for the climate adaptation of EU forests and the contribution this can make to climate mitigation;
2011/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 205 #

2010/2106(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
14. Urges the Commission to present a legislative proposal, in cooperation with the Member States, to present a suitable strategy for Forest Fire Prevention incorporatingunder which, for instance, funding for the European Forest Fires Information System (EFFIS), infrastructure, training and prevention planning can be proposed;
2011/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 242 #

2010/2106(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
17. Maintains that producer groups and public bodies should be made eligible for forestry measures in the second pillar of the CAP;deleted
2011/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 275 #

2010/2106(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
25. Calls on the Commission to develop legally binding sustainability criteria for woody biomass and ILUC factors for all forms of biomass; states that there should first be an assessment of experience with certification of liquid biomass and, with regard to timber, existing certification systems (e.g. TEFC and FSC) should be built on;
2011/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 10 #

2010/2088(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Calls for the introduction of additional reporting requirements to be made conditional on an impact assessment;
2011/03/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 11 #

2010/2088(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 b (new)
11b. Calls for existing data to be used, to avoid any additional costs or additional bureaucracy;
2011/03/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 32 #

2010/0385(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 - paragraph 1, point l
(l) wine, Part XII of Annex I;deleted
2011/06/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 13 #

2010/0354(COD)

Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Article 1 - point 2
Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007
Article 112 a
Without prejudice to any other provisions applicable to products listed in Annex Iparagraph 1a and to agricultural ethyl alcohol as referred to in Part I of Annex II, as well as the provisions adopted in the veterinary and food sectors to ensure that products comply with hygiene and health standards and to protect animal and human health, this Section lays down the rules concerning the general marketing standard and marketing standards by sector and/or product for products listed in Annex I and agricultural ethyl alcohol amarketing standards for the sectors referred to in Ppart I of Annex IIagraph 1a."
2011/05/13
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 14 #

2010/0354(COD)

Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Article 1 - point 2
Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007
Article 112 a - paragraph 1 a and 1 b (new)
1a. Marketing standards may be laid down for the following sectors or products: (a) fruit and vegetables; (b) bananas; (c) eggs and poultrymeat; (d) milk and milk products; (e) wine; (f) hops; (g) olive oil and table olives; (h) beef and veal; (i) spreadable fats; (j) live plants. 1b. The products for which marketing standards by sectors or products have been laid down may be marketed in the Union only in accordance with such standard.
2011/05/13
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 15 #

2010/0354(COD)

Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Article 1 - point 2
Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007
Article 112 b
Conformity with the general marketing 1. For the purposes of this Regulation a product complies with the "general marketing standard" if it is of sound, fair and marketable quality. 2. Where no marketing standards as referred to in Articles 112e, 112f and 112h and in Council Directives 2000/36/EC*, 2001/112/EC**, 2001/113/EC***, 2001/114/EC****, 2001/110/EC*****, 2001/111/EC******, were established, products listed in Annex I to this Regulation which are ready for retail sale as human food as referred to in Article 3(7) of Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council******* may only be marketed if they conform to the general marketing standard. 3. A product shall be considered as conforming to the general marketing standard where the product intended to be marketed is in conformity with an applicable standard, as appropriate, adopted by any of the international organisations listed in Annex XIIb.b deleted standard
2011/05/13
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 18 #

2010/0354(COD)

Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Article 1 - point 2
Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007
Article 112 c
Delegated powers concerning general marketing standard In order to address changes in the market situation, taking into account the specificity of each sector, the Commission may, by means of delegated acts, adopt, modify and derogate from requirements related to the general marketing standard referred to in Article 112b(1), and rules concerning the conformity referred to in paragraph 3 of that Article .Article 112c deleted
2011/05/13
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 22 #

2010/0354(COD)

Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Article 1 - point 2
Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007
Article 112 d
The products for which mArticle 112d deleted Marketing standards by sectors or products have been laid down may be marketed in the Union only in accordance with such standard.
2011/05/13
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 24 #

2010/0354(COD)

Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Article 1 - point 2
Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007
Article 112 e - paragraph 1
1. In order to take account of the expectations of consumers and to contribute to the improvement of the economic conditions for the production and marketing of agricultural products as well as to their quality, the Commission may, by means of delegated acts under Article 196a, adopt marketing standards byfor the sector s and/or products referred to in Article 112a(1a)(a), (b), (c) and (g), at all stages of the marketing, as well as derogations and exemptions from the application of such standards in order to adapt to the constantly changing market conditions, to the evolving consumer demands, as well as in order to take account of developments in relevant international standards and avoid creating obstacles to product innovation.
2011/05/13
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 30 #

2010/0354(COD)

Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Article 1 - point 2
Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007
Article 112 e - paragraph 2, point a
(a) the definition, designation and/or sales descriptions other than those set out in this Regulation and listsas regards the fruit and vegetables sector: (i) classification criteria such as grading into classes, weight, sizing, age and category; (ii) the presentation, sales descriptions, labelling linked to obligatory marketing standards, packaging, rules to be applied in relation to packing centres, marking, wrapping, year of charcasses and parts thereof to which Annex XIIa applievesting and use of specific terms; (iii) criteria such as appearance, consistency, conformation, product characteristics;
2011/05/13
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 32 #

2010/0354(COD)

Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Article 1 - point 2
Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007
Article 112 e - paragraph 2 - point b
(b) as regards the banana sector: (i) classification criteria such as grading into classes, weight, sizing, age and category; (ii) the presentation, sales descriptions, labelling linked to obligatory marketing standards, packaging, rules to be applied in relation to packing centres, marking, wrapping, year of harvesting and use of specific terms; (iii) criteria such as appearance, consistency, conformation, product characteristics;
2011/05/13
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 33 #

2010/0354(COD)

Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Article 1 - point 2
Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007
Article 112 e - paragraph 2 - point c
(c) the plant variety or animal race or the commercial typas regards the eggs and poultrymeat sector: (i) classification criteria such as grading into classes, weight, sizing, age and category; (ii) the presentation, sales descriptions, labelling linked to obligatory marketing standards, packaging, rules to be applied in relation to packing centres, marking, wrapping, year of harvesting and use of specific terms; (iii) criteria such as appearance, consistency, conformation, product characteristics; (iv) the conservation method and temperature; (v) as regards the poultrymeat sector, the water content as a percentage;
2011/05/13
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 34 #

2010/0354(COD)

Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Article 1 - point 2
Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007
Article 112 e - paragraph 2 - point d
(d) the presentation, sales descriptions, labelling linked to obligatory marketas regards the egg sector: (i) the frequency of collection, delivery, preservation and handling; (ii) the type of farming standards, packaging, rules to be applied in relation to packing centres, marking, wrapping, year of harvesting and use of specific term production method and related administrative rules, and operating circuit; (iii) restrictions as regards the use of certain substances and/or practices; (iv) storage, transport; (v) time limits;
2011/05/13
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 36 #

2010/0354(COD)

Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Article 1 - point 2
Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007
Article 112 e - paragraph 2 - point e
(e) criteria such as appearance, consistency, conformation, product characteristics; as regards the olive oil and table olive sector: (i) the presentation, sales descriptions, labelling linked to obligatory marketing standards, packaging, rules to be applied in relation to packing centres, marking, wrapping, year of harvesting and use of specific terms; (ii) criteria such as appearance, consistency, conformation, product characteristics; (iii) specific substances used in production, or components or constituents, including their quantitative content, purity and identification;
2011/05/13
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 37 #

2010/0354(COD)

Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Article 1 - point 2
Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007
Article 112 e - paragraph 2 - point f
(f) specific substances used in production, or components or constituents, including their quantitative content, purity and identification;deleted
2011/05/13
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 38 #

2010/0354(COD)

Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Article 1 - point 2
Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007
Article 112 e - paragraph 2 - point g
(g) the type of farming and production method including oenological practices and related administrative rules, and operating circuit;deleted
2011/05/13
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 41 #

2010/0354(COD)

Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Article 1 - point 2
Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007
Article 112 e - paragraph 2 - point h
(h) coupage of must and wine including definitions thereof, blending and restrictions thereof;deleted
2011/05/13
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 43 #

2010/0354(COD)

Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Article 1 - point 2
Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007
Article 112 e - paragraph 2- point i
(i) the conservation method and temperature;deleted
2011/05/13
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 46 #

2010/0354(COD)

Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Article 1 - point 2
Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007
Article 112 e - paragraph 2 - point j
(j) the place of farming and/or origin;deleted
2011/05/13
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 51 #

2010/0354(COD)

Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Article 1 - point 2
Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007
Article 112 e - paragraph 2 - point k
(k) the frequency of collection, delivery, preservation and handling;deleted
2011/05/13
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 52 #

2010/0354(COD)

Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Article 1 - point 2
Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007
Article 112 e - paragraph 2 - point l
(l) the identification or registration of the producer and/or the industrial facilities in which the product has been prepared or processed;deleted
2011/05/13
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 53 #

2010/0354(COD)

Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Article 1 - point 2
Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007
Article 112 e - paragraph 2 - point m
(m) the percentage of water content;deleted
2011/05/13
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 54 #

2010/0354(COD)

Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Article 1 - point 2
Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007
Article 112 e - paragraph 2 - point n
(n) restrictions as regards the use of certain substances and/or practices;deleted
2011/05/13
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 55 #

2010/0354(COD)

Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Article 1 - point 2
Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007
Article 112 e - paragraph 2 - point o
(o) specific use;deleted
2011/05/13
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 56 #

2010/0354(COD)

Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Article 1 - point 2
Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007
Article 112 e - paragraph 2 - point p
(p) commercial documents, accompanying documents and registers to be kept;deleted
2011/05/13
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 57 #

2010/0354(COD)

Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Article 1 - point 2
Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007
Article 112 e - paragraph 2 - point q
(q) storage, transport;deleted
2011/05/13
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 58 #

2010/0354(COD)

Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Article 1 - point 2
Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007
Article 112 e - paragraph 2 - point r
(r) the certification procedure;deleted
2011/05/13
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 59 #

2010/0354(COD)

Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Article 1 - point 2
Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007
Article 112 e - paragraph 2 - point s
(s) the conditions governing the disposal, the holding, circulation and use of products not in conformity to the marketing standards by sectors or products as referred to in paragraph 1 and/or to the definitions, designations and sales descriptions referred to in Article 112f, as well as the disposal of by- products;deleted
2011/05/13
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 60 #

2010/0354(COD)

Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Article 1 - point 2
Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007
Article 112 e - paragraph 2 - point t
(t) time limits;deleted
2011/05/13
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 61 #

2010/0354(COD)

Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Article 1 - point 2
Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007
Article 112 e - paragraph 2 - point u
(u) notifications by the Member States, notifications from different establishments to the competent authorities of the Member States and rules for obtaining statistical information on the markets in different products.deleted
2011/05/13
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 62 #

2010/0354(COD)

Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Article 1 - point 2
Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007
Article 112 e - paragraph 3 - point c
(c) the interest of consumers to receive adequate and transparent product information, including the place of farming to be determined on a case by case approach at the appropriate geographical level;
2011/05/13
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 74 #

2010/0354(COD)

Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Article 1 - point 2
Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007
Article 112 f - paragraph 3
3. In order to adapt to evolving consumer demands, and in order to take technical progress into account and avoid creating obstacles to product innovation, the Commission may, by means of delegated acts, adopt any necessary modification, derogation or exemption to the definitions and sales descriptions provided for in Annex XIIa.deleted
2011/05/13
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 77 #

2010/0354(COD)

Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Article 1 - point 2
Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007
Article 112g
In order to take into account the specificity of each sector, the Commission may, by means of delegated acts, adopt a tolerance for each standard beyond which the entire batch of products will be considered as not respecting the standard.Article 112g deleted Tolerance
2011/05/13
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 82 #

2010/0354(COD)

Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Article 1 - point 2
Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007
Article 112 g a (new)
Article 112 ga Country of origin In accordance with Annex […], the indication of the country of origin shall apply to the following sectors and/or products: (a) fruit and vegetables; (b) virgin olive oil.
2011/05/13
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 85 #

2010/0354(COD)

Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Article 1 - point 2
Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007
Article 112 h - paragraph 1 - subparagraph 2
Where there are no methods and rules recommended and published by the OIV, corresponding methods and rules shall be adopted by the Commission as referred to in point(g) of Article 112e(2)uncil and European Parliament on a proposal from the Commission as referred to in the procedure under Article 43(2) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.
2011/05/13
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 86 #

2010/0354(COD)

Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Article 1 - point 2
Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007
Article 112 h - paragraph 2
Only oenological practices authorised in accordance with Annex XIIc and provided for in point (g) of Article 112e(2) and in Article 112k(2) and (3) shall be used in the production and conservation in the Union of products of the wine sector.
2011/05/13
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 88 #

2010/0354(COD)

Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Article 1 - point 2
Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007
Article 112 h - paragraph 3
3. When making proposals on authorising oenological practices for wine as referred to in point(g) of Article 112e(2)aragraph 1, the Commission shall:
2011/05/13
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 91 #

2010/0354(COD)

Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Article 1 - point 2
Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007
Article 112 k - paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Member States may adopt or maintain national marketing standards for sectors or products, provided that these measures are consistent with EU law.
2011/05/13
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 92 #

2010/0354(COD)

Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Article 1 - point 2
Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007
Article 112 l
Marketing standards related to import and In order to take account of the specificities in trade between the Union and certain third countries and of the special character of some agricultural products, the Commission may, by means of delegated acts, define the conditions under which imported products are considered as providing an equivalent level of compliance with the Union requirements concerning marketing standards and which allow for measures derogating from Article 112d and determine the rules relating to the application of the marketing standards to products exported from the Union.Article 112l deleted export
2011/05/13
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 114 #

2010/0354(COD)

Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Annex I
Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007
Annex XII c - Part I - section C - paragraph 7
7. Acidification and enrichment, except by way of derogation to be adopted by the Commission by means of delegated acts pursuant to Article 112e(1), and acidification and de-acidification of one and the same product shall be mutually exclusive processes.
2011/05/13
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 31 #

2010/0298(COD)

Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 1 – point 8
Regulation (EC) No 648/2004
Article 16
By 31 December 2014, the Commission shall evaluate, submit a report to the European Parliament and to the Council on the use of phosphates and other phosphorous compounds in household automatic dishwasher detergents and, if justified, present a legislative proposal with a view to their gradual phase-out or restriction to specific applications. This report shall evaluate the impact of chemicals used in phosphate-free formulations, water and energy consumption in the consumer use phase (wash cycle), hygiene-related aspects, the economic costs to consumers and the costs of reformulation and the impact on SMEs.
2011/05/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 47 #

2010/0254(COD)

Proposal for a directive - amending act
Annex
Directive 2001/112/EC
Annex I – part I – point 1 – point a – paragraph 2
Flavour, pulp, and cells obtained by suitable physical means from the same species of fruitfrom the juice which are separated during processing may be restored to the juice.
2011/04/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 51 #

2010/0254(COD)

Proposal for a directive - amending act
Annex
Directive 2001/112/EC
Annex I – part I – point 1 – point a – paragraph 2
The product obtained by reconstitutingstoring to the concentrated fruit juice defined in Part I.2 with potable water that meets the criteria of Council Directive 98/83/EC of 3 November 1998 on thewater extracted from that juice during concentration, and restoring the flavour, and, if appropriate, pulp and cells lost from the juice. The water added must display appropriate characteristics, particularly from the chemical, microbiological and organoleptic viewpoints, in such a way as to guarantee the essential qualityies of water intended for human consumption*. ____________ * OJ L 330, 5.12.1998, p. 32the juice.
2011/04/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 54 #

2010/0254(COD)

Proposal for a directive - amending act
Annex
Directive 2001/112/EC
Annex I – part I – point 1 – point b – paragraph 5
Flavour and, if appropriate, pulp and cells shall be obtained by suitable physical means from the fruit juice in question or from fruit juices from the same species of fruit may beand restored to the fruit juice.
2011/04/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 34 #

2010/0195(COD)

Proposal for a directive - amending act
Recital 5
(5) During the transition from Stage III A to Stage III B, the percentage of the number of engines used for application other than propulsion of railcars and, locomotives and inland waterways vessels placed on the market under the flexibility scheme, should be increased from 20% to 50% of the equipment manufacturer's annual salesquantity of equipment placed on the market with engines in that category. The maximumoptional alternative that a fixed number of engines that may be placed on the market under the flexibility scheme should be adapted accordingly.
2011/02/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 38 #

2010/0195(COD)

Proposal for a directive - amending act
Recital 6
(6) The rules applicable to the flexibility scheme should be adapted to extend theits application of that scheme to engines for use in propulsion of railcars and locomotives.
2011/02/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 44 #

2010/0195(COD)

Proposal for a directive - amending act
Recital 7
(7) The measures provided in this Directive reflect a temporary difficulty faced by the manufacturing sector. They should therefore be restricted to the transition from Stage III A to Stage III B and expire by 31 December 2013 at the latest; as such, these shall be restricted to Stage III B.
2011/02/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 50 #

2010/0195(COD)

Proposal for a directive - amending act
Article 1 – point -1 (new)
Directive 97/68/CE
Article 2 - last indent
(-1) In Article 2, the last indent is replaced by the following: – flexibility scheme shall mean the exemption procedure whereby a Member State allows placing on the market of a limited quantity of engines according to Article 10.
2011/02/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 52 #

2010/0195(COD)

Proposal for a directive - amending act
Article 1 – point -1 a (new)
Directive 97/68/CE
Article 2 - new indent
(-1a) In Article 2 the following new indent is added: – engine category shall mean the engine classification combining the power range, the exhaust emission stage requirements and the engine classification according to Section I of Annex I.
2011/02/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 55 #

2010/0195(COD)

Proposal for a directive - amending act
Article 1 – point 1
Directive 97/68/CE
Article 4 - paragraph 6
1. Article 4(6) is replaced by the following: ‘(6) Compression ignition engines for use other than in propulsion of inland waterway vessels may be placed on the market under a flexibility scheme in accordance with the procedure referred to in Annex XIII in addition to paragraphs 1 to 5.’deleted
2011/02/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 69 #

2010/0195(COD)

Proposal for a directive - amending act
Article 1 – point 2 - point a
Directive 97/68/CE
Article 10 - paragraph 7
(7) Member States shall permit the placing on the market of engines, as defined in Section 1 of Annex I under A(i), A(ii), A(iv) and A(v), under the flexibility scheme in accordance with the provisions in Annex XIII. Spark ignited engines, as defined in Section 1 of Annex I under A(iii), and engines for propulsion of inland waterways vessels are excluded from this procedure. The flexibility scheme shall start when placing on the market of engines becomes compulsory for any given Stage and shall have the duration of any given stage, but not more than three years. The engines shall be type approved according to the Stage immediately preceding the one under consideration.
2011/02/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 72 #

2010/0195(COD)

Proposal for a directive - amending act
Article 1 – point 2 – point b
Directive 97/68/CE
Article 10 – paragraph 8
(b) The following paragraph 8 is added: ‘(8) The flexibility scheme, in accordance with the provisions of Section 1.2 of Annex XIII, shall apply only for the transition from Stage III A to Stage III B and expire on 31 December 2013.’deleted
2011/02/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 80 #

2010/0195(COD)

Proposal for a directive - amending act
Annex - introductory part
Directive 97/68/CE
-
Section 1 of Annex XIII is replaced by the following:
2011/02/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 82 #

2010/0195(COD)

Proposal for a directive - amending act
Annex
Directive 97/68/CE
Annex XIII - section 1 - point 1.1.
1.1. With the exception of the transition period between Stage III A and Stage III B, an OEM that wishes to make use of the flexibility schemeAn OEM that wishes to make use of the flexibility scheme, with the exception of engines for propulsion of locomotives, shall request permission from any approval authority to purchase from his engine supplifor the OEM’s engine manufacturers, the quantities of engines described in sections 1.1.1. and 1.1.2., that do not comply with the current emission limit values, but are approved to the nearest previous stage of emission limitso place on the market engines intended for the OEM’s exclusive use. With the exception of Stage IIIB, the quantities of engines shall not exceed those described in sections 1.1.1. and 1.1.2.
2011/02/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 84 #

2010/0195(COD)

Proposal for a directive - amending act
Annex
Directive 97/68/EC
Annex XIII – section 1 - point 1.1.1.
1.1.1. The number of engines placed on the market under a flexibility scheme shall, in each engine category, not exceed 20 % of the OEM's annual salesquantity of equipment placed on the market with engines in that engine category, (calculated as the average of the latest 5five years sales on the EU market). Where an OEM has. In case an OEM placed on the marketed equipment in the EU for a period offor less than 5five years, the average wishall be calculated based on the period for which the OEM has marketplaced equipment ion the EUmarket.
2011/02/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 86 #

2010/0195(COD)

Proposal for a directive - amending act
Annex
Directive 97/68/EC
Annex XIII – section 1 - point 1.1.2
1.1.2. As an optional alternative to section 1.1.1. and with the exception of engines for use in propulsion of railcars and locomotives, the OEM may seek permission for hithe OEM’s engine supplimanufacturers to place on the market a fixed number of engines undefor the flexibility schemOEM’s exclusive use. The number of engines in each engine category shall not exceed the following values:
2011/02/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 89 #

2010/0195(COD)

Proposal for a directive - amending act
Annex
Directive 97/68/EC
Annex XIII – section 1 - point 1.2.
1.2 During the transition period from Stage III A to Stage III BBy way of derogation from point 1.1, during Stage III B, but no longer than three years after the beginning of that Stage, with the exception of engines for use in propulsion of railcars and locomotives, an OEM that wishes to make use of the flexibility scheme shall request permission from any approval authority to purchase from his engine suppliers, tfor the OEM’s engine manufacturers to place on the market engines intended for the OEM’s exclusive use. The quantities of engines shall not exceed those described in sections 1.2.1. and 1.2.2., that do not comply with the current emission limit values, but are approved to the nearest previous stage of emission limits.
2011/02/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 92 #

2010/0195(COD)

Proposal for a directive - amending act
Annex
Directive 97/68/EC
Annex XIII – section 1 - point 1.2.1.
1.2.1. The number of engines placed on the market under sucha flexibility scheme shall, in each engine category, not exceed 50 % of the OEM's annual salesquantity of equipment placed on the market with engines in that engine category, (calculated as the average of the latest 5five years sales on the EU market). Where an OEM has. In case an OEM placed on the marketed equipment in the EU for a period offor less than 5five years, the average wishall be calculated based on the period for which the OEM has marketplaced equipment ion the EUmarket.
2011/02/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 96 #

2010/0195(COD)

Proposal for a directive - amending act
Annex
Directive 97/68/EC
Annex XIII – section 1 - point 1.2.2.
1.2.2. As an optional alternative to section 1.2.1., the OEM may seek permission for hithe OEM’s engine supplimanufacturers to place on the market a fixed number of engines undefor the flexibility schemOEM’s exclusive use. The number of engines in each engine category shall not exceed the following values:
2011/02/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 99 #

2010/0195(COD)

Proposal for a directive - amending act
Annex
Directive 97/68/EC
Annex XIII – section 1 - point 1.3.
1.3 As regards engines for use in propulsion of railcars, the flexibility scheme as defined in section 1.1.1. shall be applicable as from the transition period between Stage III A and Stage III B.deleted
2011/02/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 102 #

2010/0195(COD)

Proposal for a directive - amending act
Annex
Directive 97/68/EC
Annex XIII – section 1 - point 1.4.
1.4 As regards engines for use in propulsion of locomotives, during the transition period between Stage III A and Stage III B anthe OEM may seek permission for hithe OEM’s engine supplimanufacturers to place on the market a maximum of 12 engines for use in propulsion of locomotthe OEM’s exclusives under the flexibility schemse.
2011/02/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 111 #

2010/0195(COD)

Proposal for a directive - amending act
Annex
Directive 97/68/EC
Annex XIII – section 1 - point 1.5. - introductory part
1.5. The OEM shall include in histhe application to an approval authority the following information:
2011/02/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 113 #

2010/0195(COD)

Proposal for a directive - amending act
Annex
Directive 97/68/CE
Annex XIII - section 2
2. ACTIONS BY THE ENGINE MANUFACTURER 2.1. An engine manufacturer may place on the market engines under a flexible scheme covered by the permission granted in accordance with Section 1 and 3 of this Annex. 2.2. The engine manufacturer shall mark those engines with the following text: ‘Engine placed on the market under the flexibility scheme’ in conformity with the requirements of Section 3 of Annex I.
2011/02/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 114 #

2010/0195(COD)

Proposal for a directive - amending act
Annex
Directive 97/68/CE
Annex XIII - section 3
3. ACTIONS BY THE APPROVAL AUTHORITY 3.1. The approval authority shall evaluate the content of the flexibility scheme request and the enclosed documents. As a consequence they shall inform the OEM of their decision as to whether or not to grant the permission for the requested flexibility scheme.
2011/02/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 22 #

2010/0073(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14 a (new)
(14a) The introduction of additional reporting requirements must be made conditional upon an impact assessment. National competences will not be affected.
2010/10/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 32 #

2010/0073(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall draw up a programme for pilot studies to be carried out by Member States on a voluntary basis in order to develop the reporting and data quality, establish long time series and develop methodology. This will ensure that no additional administrative or financial burdens are placed on respondents.
2010/10/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 33 #

2010/0073(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. The results of the pilot studies shall be evaluated and published by the Commission, taking into account the benefits of the availability of the data in relation to the cost of collection and the response burden. In carrying out the evaluation it shall ensure that no additional administrative or financial burdens are placed on respondents. On the basis of the conclusions of the pilot studies, the Commission shall adopt the necessary delegated acts in accordance with Article 9.
2010/10/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 35 #

2010/0073(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall transmit to the Commission (Eurostat) the data set out in the Annexes, including the confidential data, within the time limits specified therein. National competences shall not be affected.
2010/10/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 38 #

2010/0073(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 a (new)
Article 7a Feasibility and effectiveness The Commission shall establish the feasibility and effectiveness of environmental economic accounts.
2010/10/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 12 #

2009/2237(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
6. Considers it necessary to promote the closer integration of the various links of the chain in the context of interprofessional organisations and to draw up codes of good practice and voluntary standard contracts, with the possibility, in certain cases and especially for perishable goods, of Member States demanding that they become binding.that recognised producers’ associations under the CMO for fruit and vegetables should have their position in competition law strengthened and that pricing measures should be permitted where they prevent a collapse in prices and reduce quantities on offer which exceed sales potential;
2010/05/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1 #

2009/2204(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital A
A. whereas the world economy is facing the most severe recession since the Great Depression, with financial, economic and social consequences across the EU and beyond; whereas the economic and financial crisis in Europe is having a particularly harmful impact on women, which has so far not been given the attention it deserves by the Council, Commission and the Member States and the risk of a particularly harmful impact on women,
2010/03/26
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 3 #

2009/2204(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital B
B. whereas much attention has been focused on the male-dominated construction and car industries, in contrast to the equally negatively affected retailing, services and tourism sectors; whereas it is urgent to address the gender dimension of the impact of and solution to the economic and social crisisit is urgent to address the gender dimension in national and European recovery plans,
2010/03/26
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 9 #

2009/2204(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital C
C. whereas mainstream economists have pointed out that the credit crunch, which started the recession, was quite literally a man-made disaster; whereas responses at state and international level – none of which are gender-sensitive – have also been decided upon mainly by men; whereas it is important that women be fully included in the decision-making process in the political, economic and financial spheres,deleted
2010/03/26
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 17 #

2009/2204(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital D
D. whereas gender studies have pointed out that women manage in a different way by avoiding risk and focusing more on a long-term perspective,deleted
2010/03/26
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 21 #

2009/2204(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital E
E. whereas the economic slowdown is likely to affect the employment of women more than that of men; whereas there is a risk that the current recession will delay advances, or even reverse progress, withhave longer-term consequences for the social protection systems, social inclusion and demography,
2010/03/26
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 25 #

2009/2204(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital F
F. whereas gender equality measures havemust not been cancelled or delayed and possible future cuts in public budgets will have a negative effect on female employment and on the promotion of equality; whereas the proper implementation of Directive 2006/54/EC mentioned above becomes increasingly importaprofessional advancement,
2010/03/26
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 28 #

2009/2204(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital G
G. whereas the economic downturn should not be used to slow down progress on reconciliation policies and to cut budgets allocated to care services and leave arrangements, affecting in particular women’s access to the labour marketstand in the way of policies on reconciling private and working life,
2010/03/26
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 32 #

2009/2204(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital H
H. whereas the Council conclusions of 30 November 200912 under the Swedish Presidency called on the Member States and the Commission to strengthen the gender dimension in the EU 2020 strategy; whereas the Commission’s EU 2020 consultation paper has failed to take this into account, as it lacks a single mention of gender mainstreaming; whereas it is, however, essential to integrate a gender perspective in a new financial and economic architecture and policy and to ensure that recovery plans and structural 1 Strengthening growth and employment - input to the post-2010 Lisbon Strategy, Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council meeting, Brussels, 30 November 2009. 2 Strengthening growth and employment - input to the post-2010 Lisbon Shat recovery plans and structural adjustment programmes undergo an impact assessment on equality of treategy, Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council meeting, Brussels, 30 November 2009. adjustment programmes undergo a gender- impact assessment and integrate a gender perspectivement and opportunities between women and men,
2010/03/26
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 34 #

2009/2204(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital I
I. whereas in times of economic recession particularly, people who are already at risk of falling into poverty become even more vulnerable; whereas efforts and complete solutions to eradicate poverty as agreed upon by the Lisbon European Council as long ago as 2000 have become a matter of urgency; whereas special attention should be paid to protecting those groups facing multiple disadvantages, and to ensure their inclusion into sociespecial attention should be paid to implementing solutions to combat poverty,
2010/03/26
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 37 #

2009/2204(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital J
J. whereas quality full-time employment with quality jobs is the best safeguard against poverty and social exclusion; whereas it is crucial to design and implement policies, including access to affordable and accessible care services, that respond to the needs of women and men respectively,
2010/03/26
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 44 #

2009/2204(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital K
K. whereas studies have shown that violence against women intensifies when men experience displacement and dispossession as a result of the economic crisis; whereas economic stress often leads to more frequent, more violent and more dangerous abuse,deleted
2010/03/26
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 50 #

2009/2204(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
1. Points out that equality between treatment of women and men is one of the objectives of the EU and therefore aone of the key principles in any policy response to the economic and financial crisis and the transition towards a longer- term holistic version of the post-crisis era; stresses that gender equality is a goal in itself and not just a tool to achieve economic growth;
2010/03/26
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 53 #

2009/2204(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
2. Emphasises the Commission’s findings that the current crisis has raised concerns that the achievements in gender equality are at risk and that the effects of the recession will put greater pressure on women; underlines the fact that the economic and financial crisis is gendered in its causes and in its consequencesare liable to affect women in particular;
2010/03/26
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 57 #

2009/2204(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. Points out that women’s integration into the workplace in recent decades means not only a greater direct impact of the crisis on women themselves but also on households, where incomes will be significantly affected by female job losses; calls on the European Union institutions and the Member States to take into account the hidden cost of the crisis, including the different and often unacknowledged gendered consequences;deleted
2010/03/26
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 63 #

2009/2204(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
4. Points out that macro-economic policies are predominantly associated with an increase in the gender segregation of labour, destabilisation of women’s employment through subcontracting, increases in the gender pay gap, reduction in women’s access to health and education due to the privatisation of State services, increased inequality in access to credit, land and property, and deepening of the feminisation of poverty;deleted
2010/03/26
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 68 #

2009/2204(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. Regrets that many women have already lost or are expected to lose their jobs, particularly those working in retailing, services and tourism as well as women in part-time and precarious jobs; underlines the fact that, at the same time, a fall in the supply of micro-credit is expected to result in a decrease in earnings among self- employed women workers; stresses that female unemployment can be expected to rise disproportionately asin the event of public sector budget cuts are announced, since women are disproportionately employed in education, health and social services;
2010/03/26
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 74 #

2009/2204(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
6. Welcomes Eurostat’s gender- disaggregated statistics; believes, however, that more attention should be paid to part- time unemployment (an area often excluded from unemployment statistics); points out that long-time unemployment, lower wages and lower average working hours are is likely to have profound consequences especially for women’s earnings, social security allowances and, in the longer run, their pensions;
2010/03/26
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 78 #

2009/2204(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
7. Points out that migrant workers are likewise affected by the crisis, as are their families back home; refers to the fact that the scale of female migration is often under-reported and with it the impact on families dependent on their wages for survival, as a result of which women may find themselves in an even more vulnerable position when they return home, rejected by their communities and families;
2010/03/26
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 79 #

2009/2204(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
8. Underlines the fact that interventions and solutions require a contextual understanding of the crisis and recognition that there is not a ‘one-size- fits-all’ response; stresses that, at the same time, the recession can be used as a unique opportunityHopes that the existing situation will be used to make economic and social policies more gender-aware and to move towards creating a more gender- equal society;
2010/03/26
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 84 #

2009/2204(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
9. Deplores the fact that policy responses to the crisis, including recovery packages, have failomitted to acknowledge, analyse and rectifynalyse the gender impact of the crisis; criticises the fact that gender mainstreaming in the post-Lisbon strategy is basically non-existent; calls on the Council, the Commission and the Member States to integratclude a gender chapter into the employment and macro-economic guidelines and the EU 2020 Strategy, and to introduce gender budgeting in all policies;
2010/03/26
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 88 #

2009/2204(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
10. Calls on the Council, the Commission, the Member States and especially Parliament’s Special Committee on Financial, Economic and Social Crisis (CRIS) to ensure that recovery plans and structural adjustment programmes undergo a gender-impact assessment (ex- post assessment in cases where it has not been done ex-ante) and integrate a gender perspective including gender- disaggregated data and statistics;deleted
2010/03/26
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 91 #

2009/2204(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
11. Urges the Council, the Commission and the Member States to ensure that regression and financial cuts do not affect the policies and the functioning of the structures aimed at achieving equality between women and men at all levels in the governmental and non-governmental sector; regrets that such financial cuts have already taken place in some countries;deleted
2010/03/26
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 92 #

2009/2204(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
12. Points out that the lack of care policies and infrastructure has led to an increase in female migrant domestic workers filling these gaps in private homes without access to social and work- related protection and benefits; calls on the Member States to urgently integrate migrant workers into social security and healthcare schemes;deleted
2010/03/26
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 96 #

2009/2204(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
13. Calls on the Council, the Commission and the Member States to analyse and counteract the negative effects of tax cuts and reductions in public spending and social benefits, especially in the context of cuts in public spending at local level, in order to ensure that women are not left with a disproportionate burden of care (children, the elderly, and dependent persons) and when the closure of hospitals or shorter stays in hospitals transfer the care of patients to households with women, which potentially deepens inequalities between women and men;deleted
2010/03/26
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 99 #

2009/2204(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
14. Calls on the Member States to continue to develop affordable, accessible and quality care services for children and other dependants, in line with the European targets; underlines the fact that the potential of the Structural Funds and of the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development for the financing of quality services should be fully utilised; urges the Commission to propose a directive on paternity, adoption and filial leave;
2010/03/26
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 105 #

2009/2204(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
15. Points out that violence against women increases in times of economic upheaval; therefore uUrges the Member States to improve national laws and policies against all forms of gender-based violence and welcomes the Spanish Presidency’s initiative to set up an Observatory on Violence against Women; likewise; welcomes the initiative by the Council regarding the overarching instrument on the protection of victims (European Protection Order);
2010/03/26
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 110 #

2009/2204(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
16. Asks the European institutions and the Member States to take effective steps, notably through legislation,steps to encourage gender balance in corporate and political positions of responsibility; therefore calls for binding targets to ensure the equal representation of women and men;
2010/03/26
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 120 #

2009/2204(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
17. Stresses that women are under- represented in financial decision-making, in fact women are one of the groups currently excluded from financial decision-making that are adversely affected by financial risk; calls on the Council, the Commission and the Member States to improve women’s participation at all levels of decision-making, especially in the areas of budgeting and of governance arrangements for European financial systems, including the European Central Bank;deleted
2010/03/26
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 123 #

2009/2204(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
18. Welcomes the Norwegian Government’s decision to increase the number of women on the boards of public limited companies to at least 40 %; calls on the Commission and the Member States to take the Norwegian initiative as a positive example and move in the same direction;deleted
2010/03/26
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 128 #

2009/2204(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
19. Points out that investment in social infrastructure is an opportunity to modernise Europe and promote equality and can be seen as a parallel strategy to investment in green technologies modernising the physical infrastructure; considers thatpromote gender equality, which should therefore be a policy priority and an essential tool;
2010/03/26
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 129 #

2009/2204(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
19. Considers that gender equality should therefore be a policy priority and an essential tool; Underlines the fact that ‘green jobs’ have the potential to become a key growth segment of the future European labour market, that today more than 20 million jobs in the European Union can be considered as ‘green’ and that recent evidence shows that jobs in the renewable energy sector alone have a potential to double to 2.8 million by 2020;deleted
2010/03/26
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 131 #

2009/2204(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
21. Points out that the ecological conversion of the economy and the transition to a low-carbon economy will create a huge demand for skilled workers; refers to the fact that female workers are strongly under-represented in the renewables sector and especiallyNotes that female workers are regrettably under-represented in science and technology-intensive jobs; asks the Council, the Commission and the Member States to make sure that female workers are not excluded from training projects and programmes on ecological transformation, i.e. in the renewables sector, sciencescientific and technology- intensive jobs;
2010/03/26
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 135 #

2009/2204(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
22. Calls on the Council, the Commission and the Member States to ensurpromote full implementation at national level of European Structural Funds to address the effects of recession through retraining and upskilling initiatives on the basis of Article 16 of the General Regulation14 and Article 6 of both Regulations on the European Social Fund2 and on the European Regional Development Fund3; 1 Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006), p. 25. 2 Regulation (EC) No 1081/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 July 2006 on the European Social Fund (OJ L 210 , 31.07.2006, p. 12). 3 Regulation (EC) No 1080/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 July 2006 on the European Regional Development Fund (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 1). 4 Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006), p. 25). 5 Regulation (EC) No 1081/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 July 2006 on the European Social Fund (OJ L 210 , 31.07.2006, p. 12). 6 Regulation (EC) No 1080/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 July 2006 on the European Regional Development Fund (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 1).5 and on the European Regional Development Fund6; Or. fr
2010/03/26
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 137 #

2009/2204(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
23. Invites the Council, the Commission and the Member States to set up a financial reserve within each Fund for equal opportunity activities, with additional support for across-the-board programmes and other special initiatives being funded separately under technical assistance; calls on the Member States to develop mechanisms for equality governance to include gender expertise within governmental departments and other agencies that implement measures under the Cohesion and Structural Funds and promote women’s organisations and networks;deleted
2010/03/26
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 141 #

2009/2204(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
24. Encourages the European Institute for Gender Equality to undertake an analysis of the gender impact of the economic crisis and cCalls on the other European institutions, such as the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions, to address gender issues in their ongoing work;
2010/03/26
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 19 #

2009/2202(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital B
B. whereas our high animal welfare standards are part of the 'brand' of European agricultural producers, but only on condition that the rules in force are genuinely complied with, animal welfare standards are a component of cross-compliance which must be complied with, in the same way as the other rules in force,
2010/02/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 50 #

2009/2202(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that the vast majority of the measures contained in the current – albeit still none too ambitious – action plan have been implemented satisfactorily;
2010/02/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 77 #

2009/2202(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. Regrets, nonetheless, that more has not been done to adopt a proposal for new rules on animal transport and the associated issue of developing a satellite system to monitor such transport, and urges the Commission, in the time still remaining before the action plan expires, to take the initiative in this field;deleted
2010/02/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 185 #

2009/2202(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
14. Recommends in this context that the principle should be that all claims concerning a product's characteristics must be provable and that if this entails excessively detailed information, which cannot be accommodated on the label, producers or vendors should afford access to the information on the Internet;deleted
2010/02/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 261 #

2009/2202(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
16. Considers that a European centre for animal welfare and animal health should be established no later than 2012, whose work should be based on the general animal welfare legislation proposed above;deleted
2010/02/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 344 #

2009/2202(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
22. Stresses that the European Union budget must include sufficient appropriations to enable the CommisMember States are required under the cross-compliance provisions to monitor the Member States more effectively and comprehensively in this regardcarry out checks;
2010/02/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 411 #

2009/2202(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
28. Calls on the Commission to step up its monitoring of the use of antibiotics in the European Union and, if need be, set up a common European database for this purpose;deleted
2010/02/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 435 #

2009/2202(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
32. Calls on the Member States in this context to make better use of the opportunities for support for investment in innovation and modernisation beneficial to animal welfare which is available from EU rural development funds;deleted
2010/02/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 30 #

2009/2155(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
1. Emphasises that the CAP should seek to harmonise regulation by removing duplication; stresses that new information technologies must be used to filter out and invoke the relevant articles from the overall package of common market organisations in order to ensure targeted implementation and advice;
2010/02/26
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 69 #

2009/2155(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses the need for the CAP to be simpler, more transparent and more equitable; in this respect a single flat rate payment would be preferable; , observes that the implementation of the CAP differs between individual Member States and calls on Member States to ensure similar conditions in all Member States;
2010/02/26
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 70 #

2009/2152(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
14. Takes the view that a directive on soil would be an essential tool for adaptation, in particular in responseparticular attention must be paid to the risk of soil degradation and desertification; therefore urgescalls on the Member States to move forward towards the adoption of a directive on soilimplementation of a sustainable soil protection policy;
2010/02/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 96 #

2009/2152(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
19. Stresses the need to ensure that, as part of environmental impact assessment, all building permits and urban plans take into account different adaptation scenarios and the danger of urban sprawl;
2010/02/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 27 #

2009/2108(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Finds that the EU has, in the Union’s agricultural policy, laid down regulations under gross compliance which conserve biodiversity, but regrets that they are often not implemented and monitored throughout the EU;
2010/06/09
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 28 #

2009/2108(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Finds that much progress has been made in environmental legislation, such as the introduction of integrated pest management and the new EU pesticide legislation, which enables pest management targeting harmful organisms, thereby protecting beneficial organisms;
2010/06/09
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 29 #

2009/2108(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 c (new)
3c. Emphasises that land management and the conservation of biodiversity are not opposites and that integrated management creates habitats for biodiversity;
2010/06/09
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 87 #

2009/2108(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Calls on the Commission to monitor decisions taken as part of Natura 2000 on the basis of well-reasoned impact assessments;
2010/06/09
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 104 #

2009/2108(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
21. Welcomes the previous attempts to integrateFinds that environmental considerations intoare an integral part of the common agricultural policy (CAP), such as the introduction of agri- environment measures and good agriculture and environmental conditions, and calls on the Commission to use the reform of the CAP as an opportunity to further enhance this trend, for example through the introduction of compensation for eco-services or the provision of public goods, including sustainable farming in ecologically sensitive areas, such as Natura 2000 sites;
2010/06/09
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 176 #

2009/2108(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37 a (new)
37a. Calls on the Commission to pay greater attention to ensuring compliance with all European regulations and directives dealing in particular with maintaining biodiversity;
2010/06/09
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 177 #

2009/2108(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37 b (new)
37b. Calls on the Member States to fulfil their obligations in terms of guaranteeing soil quality and keep the soil in good condition;
2010/06/09
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 9 #

2009/2105(INI)

Draft opinion
Suggestion 10 a (new)
10a. Considers that EU agricultural products meet a quality standard in themselves, since they are produced in accordance with EU legislative provisions concerning product quality, sustainable production and environmental and health criteria (cross compliance); in addition, the cultural landscapes of Europe are preserved through the cultivation of agricultural products; given these requirements, a 'grown (produced, made) in Europe' quality label should be a possibility;
2009/12/11
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 105 #

2009/0076(COD)

Council position
Recital 21
(21) Processing aids are covered by existing Union legislation, in particular Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2003 on additives for use in animal nutrition and Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 on food additives. Wine processing products are covered by Commission Regulation (EC) No 606/2009 of 10 July 2009 laying down certain detailed rules for implementing Council Regulation (EC) No 479/2008 as regards the categories of grapevine products, oenological practices and the applicable restrictions1. Therefore, it is appropriate to exclude them from the scope of this Regulation. ___________ 1 OJ. L 193, 24.7.2009, p. 1.
2011/09/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 116 #

2009/0076(COD)

Council position
Article 2 – paragraph 5 – point b
(b) processing aids and wine processing products that are used as biocidal products.
2011/09/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 121 #

2009/0076(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 60
(60) The measures necessary for the implementation of this Regulation should be adopted in accordance with Council Decision 1999/468/EC of 28 June 1999 laying down the procedures for the exercise of implementing powers conferred on the Commission15 . __________________________________ 15deleted OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23.
2010/03/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 122 #

2009/0076(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 61
(61) In particular, the Commission should be empowered to adopt measures to decide on the application to include the active substance in Annex I or to renew or review the inclusion, to specify the procedures related to the renewal and review of an inclusion of an active substance in Annex I, to extend the provisions on Community authorisations to other categories of biocidal products, to specify the criteria and procedures related to a cancellation of an authorisation or amendments of the terms and conditions of an authorisation, including a dispute settlement mechanism, to specify the overall applicable maximum quantities of active substances or biocidal products that may be released during experiments and the minimum data to be submitted, to establish a harmonised structure of fees and other rules concerning the payment of fees and charges to the competent authorities and the Agency, to adapt the Annexes to scientific and technical progress, to carry out the work programme and to specify the related rights and obligations of the competent authorities and the participants in the programme and to extend the duration of the work programme for a determined period. Since those measures are of general scope and are designed to amend non-essential elements of this Regulation, inter alia, by supplementing this Regulation with new non-essential elements, they must be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny provided for in Article 5a of Decision 1999/468/EC.deleted
2010/03/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 124 #

2009/0076(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 62
(62) When, on imperative grounds of urgency, the normal time limits for the regulatory procedure with scrutiny cannot be complied with, the Commission should be able to apply the urgency procedure provided for in Article 5a(6) of Decision 1999/468/EC for the adoption of decisions to amend the inclusion of an active substance in Annex I or to remove it from that Annex on basis of Article 13.deleted
2010/03/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 125 #

2009/0076(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 62 a (new)
62a. According to Article 291 TFEU, rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control, by Member States, of the Commission's exercise of implementing powers are to be laid down in advance by a regulation adopted in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure. Pending the adoption of that new regulation, and given the necessity to adopt as soon as possible this Regulation, control by Member States should be exercised in accordance with the provisions of Council Decision 1999/468/EC of 28 June 1999 laying down the procedures for the exercise of implementing powers conferred on the Commission, insofar as those provisions remain compatible with the amended Treaties. References to those provisions should nevertheless be replaced with references to the rules and principles set out in the new regulation as soon as that regulation enters into force.
2010/03/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 152 #

2009/0076(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Active substances as such or in biocidal products may only be placed on the market in the Union for use in biocidal products if they have been included in Annex I in accordance with the provisions of this Regulation.
2010/03/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 153 #

2009/0076(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 - paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Unless otherwise provided in this Regulation, all manufacturers of an active substance shall submit to the Agency an application for inclusion in Annex I.
2010/03/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 168 #

2009/0076(COD)

Council position
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
(b a) The evaluation of the compliance of the biocidal product with the criteria set out in points (b) and (c) of paragraph 1 shall not take into account a substance contained in the biocidal product if it is present in a preparation at a concentration lower than any of the concentrations mentioned in points (a) to (f) of Article 14(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006;
2011/09/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 179 #

2009/0076(COD)

Council position
Article 21 – paragraph 2 – point e
(e) qualitative and quantitative composition in terms of the active substances and non- active substances, knowledge of which is essential for proper use of biocidal products; and in the case of a biocidal product family, the quantitative composition shall indicate a minimum and maximum percentage for each active and non-active substance, where the minimum percentage indicated for certain substances may be 0 %taking account of the concentration limits in Article 18(2b) and in so far as this information is required for proper use of the biocidal product;
2011/09/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 180 #

2009/0076(COD)

Council position
Article 21 – paragraph 2 – point g
(g) manufacturers of the active substances (names and addresses including location of manufacturing sites);deleted
2011/09/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 187 #

2009/0076(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
4. The Commission shall adopt the measures designed to set the criteriaIn order to defininge what constitutes adequate justification to adapt the data required under paragraph 1 on the ground referred to in paragraph 2(a), the Commission shall adapt the criteria by means of delegated acts in accordance with Article 71 a and subject to the conditions of Articles 71 b and 71 c.
2010/03/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 189 #

2009/0076(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Those measures designed to amend non- essential elements of this Regulation by supplementing it shall be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article 72(4).deleted
2010/03/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 194 #

2009/0076(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 5
5. On receipt of the opinion of the Agency, the Commission shall adopt a decision on the applicatIn order to keep the list of authorised active substances updated, on receipt of the opinion of the Agency, the Commission shall adopt, by means of delegated acts in accordance with Article 71 a and subject to the conditions of Articles 71 b and 71 c, a decision to include the active substance in Annex I. That deciIf the Commission, designed to amend non-essential elements of this Regulation by supplementing it, shall be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article 72(4)cides to include the substance in Annex I, the name of the applicants shall be given.
2010/03/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 217 #

2009/0076(COD)

Council position
Article 36 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point e a (new)
(e a) implementation of other Union legislation, and in particular Directive 98/83/EC.
2011/09/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 220 #

2009/0076(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 5
5. AIn order to keep the list of authorised active substances updated, at the end of the period referred to in paragraph 3 or on receipt of the opinion of the Agency, the Commission shall adopt, by means of delegated acts in accordance with Article 71 a and subject to the conditions of Articles 71 b and 71 c, a decision concerning a renewal of the inclusion of the active substance in Annex I. That decIf the Commission, designed to amend non- essential elements of this Regulation by supplementing it, shall be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article 72(4)cides to renew the inclusion of an active substance in Annex I, the name of the applicants shall be mentioned.
2010/03/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 221 #

2009/0076(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
1. TIn order to keep the list of authorised active substances updated, the Commission may review the inclusion of an active substance in Annex I at any time where there are serious indications that the requirements referred to in Article 4 are no longer complied with. Where those indications are confirmed, the Commission shall adopt, by means of delegated acts in accordance with Article 71 a and subject to the conditions of Articles 71 b and 71 c, a decision amending the inclusion of an active substance in Annex I or removing it from that Annex.
2010/03/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 223 #

2009/0076(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
That decision, designed to amend non- essential elements of this Regulation, shall be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article 72(4). On imperative grounds of urgency, the Commission may have recourse to the urgency procedure referred to in Article 72(5).deleted
2010/03/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 224 #

2009/0076(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – title
Implementing measuresDetailed procedures for renewal and review
2010/03/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 225 #

2009/0076(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1
TIn order to ensure the smooth functioning of the renewal and review procedures, the Commission may adopt further detailed measures for the implementation of Articles 10 to 13 of this Regulation specifying the procedures related to the renewal and review of an inclusby means of delegated acts in accordance with Article 71 a and subject to the conditions of an active substance in Annex IArticles 71 b and 71 c.
2010/03/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 226 #

2009/0076(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2
Those measures, designed to amend non- essential elements of this Regulation by supplementing it, shall be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article 72(4).deleted
2010/03/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 234 #

2009/0076(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Infestation with harmful organisms is to be avoided by suitable measures of deterrence to banish or repel these organisms. In addition, other precautionary steps have to be taken, e.g. proper warehousing of goods, compliance with hygiene standards and immediate disposal of waste. Only after these measures show no effect, further steps should be taken. Biocidal products that pose low risks for humans, animals and the environment should always be used prior to others. Biocidal products that are intended to harm, kill or destroy animals that are capable of experiencing pain and distress should only be applied as a last resort.
2010/04/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 237 #

2009/0076(COD)

Council position
Article 41 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) biocidal products of product-types 61, 2, 3, 74, 95, 10, 12, 13 and 226, 8, 13, 18, 19; and
2011/09/14
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 278 #

2009/0076(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
3. The Commission shall adopt the measures designed to set the criteriaIn order to defininge what constitutes adequate justification to adapt the data required under Article 18 on the ground referred to in paragraph 1(a), the Commission shall adapt the criteria by means of delegated acts in accordance with Article 71 a and subject to the conditions of Articles 71 b and 71 c.
2010/04/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 279 #

2009/0076(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Those measures designed to amend non- essential elements of this Regulation by supplementing it shall be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article 72(4).deleted
2010/04/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 288 #

2009/0076(COD)

Council position
Article 65 – paragraph 3 – point c
(c) the name and address of the active substance manufacturer;deleted
2011/09/14
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 307 #

2009/0076(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
The Commission shall adopt implementing rulesIn order to specifying the procedures related to comparative assessments involving questions of Community interest. Those rules, designed to amend non-essential elements of this Regulation by supplementing it, shall be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in, the Commission shall adapt the criteria by means of delegated acts in accordance with Article 71 a and subject to the conditions of Articles 72(4)1 b and 71 c.
2010/04/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 338 #

2009/0076(COD)

Council position
Annex III - Title 1 - point 2.3 - Column 1
2.3. CompleteDetailed quantitative (g/kg, g/l or % w/w (v/v))and qualitative information on the composition of the biocidal product, i.e. declaration of all active substances and co-formulants (substance or mixture according to Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006), which are intentionally added to the biocidal product (formulation) as well as detailed quantitative and qualitative informatione.g. active substance(s), impurities, adjutants, inert components, taking account onf the composition of the active substance(s) contained. For co- formulants, a safety data sheet in compliance with Article 31 of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 has to be provided. In addition, all relevant information on individual ingredients, their function and, in case of a reaction mixture, the final composition of the biocidal product shall be given. ncentrations referred to in Article 18(2)(ba) Or. en (Reinstatement of amendment 296 from first reading.)
2011/09/14
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 341 #

2009/0076(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 2
2. Following the report of the Commission on the implementation of this Regulation referred to in Article 54(4) and in light of the experience gained with the Community authorisations, the Commission may add other categories of biocidal products in paragraph 1 of this Article. Those measures, designed to amend non- essential elements of this Regulation by supplementing it, shall be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article 72(4).deleted
2010/03/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 344 #

2009/0076(COD)

Council position
Annex III – Title 2 – 8.7. – Column 1
8.7. Available toxicological data relating to: - co-formulants (i.e. substance(s) of concern), or - a mixture that a substance(s) of concern is a component of . If noinsufficient data isare available, then the appropria for a coformulant(s) and cannot be inferred through read-across or other accepted non-testing approaches, targeted acute test(s) described in Annex II, shall be carried out for the co-formulants (i.e. substance(s) of concern) or a mixture that a substance(s) of concern is a component of.
2011/09/14
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 360 #

2009/0076(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 42 – title
Implementing measureDetailed procedures on cancellation and amendments
2010/03/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 361 #

2009/0076(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 42 – paragraph 1
TIn order to ensure the smooth functioning of the cancellation and amendment procedures, the Commission shall adopt implementingfurther detailed measures specifying the criteria and procedures related to a cancellation of an authorisation or amendments of the terms and conditions of an authorisation under Articles 39 to 41, including a dispute settlement mechanism. by means of delegated acts in accordance with Article 71 a and subject to the conditions of Articles 71 b and 71 c.
2010/03/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 364 #

2009/0076(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 42 – paragraph 2
Those measures, designed to amend non- essential elements of this Regulation by supplementing it, shall be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article 72(4).deleted
2010/03/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 391 #

2009/0076(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
4. The Commission shall adoptIn order to encourage the research and development in active substances and biocidal products, the Commission shall adopt, by means of delegated acts in accordance with Article 71 a and subject to the conditions of Articles 71 b and 71 c, measures to specify the overall applicable maximum quantities of active substances or biocidal products that may be released during experiments and the minimum data to be submitted in accordance with paragraph 2.
2010/03/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 392 #

2009/0076(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Those measures designed to amend non- essential elements of this Regulation by supplementing it shall be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article 72(4).deleted
2010/03/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 415 #

2009/0076(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 50 – paragraph 2
2. Revocation of a letter of access prior to its expiry date shall not affect the validity ofinvalidate the authorisation issueddrawn up on the basis of the letter of access in question with immediate effect, unless another letter of access for an equivalent active substance is submitted by the holder of the authorisation within four months.
2010/03/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 444 #

2009/0076(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 60 – paragraph 5
5. The Commission may adopt detailed rules on the types of information to be entered in the Community Register for Biocidal Products and the procedures related to it, in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 72(2)In order to ensure the proper functioning of the Community Register for Biocidal Products, The Commission may adopt, by means of delegated acts in accordance with Article 71 a and subject to the conditions of Articles 71 b and 71 c, detailed rules on the types of information to be entered in the Register and the procedures related to it.
2010/03/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 457 #

2009/0076(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 71 a (new)
Article 71a Exercise of the delegation 1. The powers to adopt delegated acts referred to in Articles 6(4), 8(5), 12(5), 13(1), 14, 19(3), 21(5), 42, 46(4), 60(5), 70(1), 73 and 77(1) shall be conferred on the Commission for a period of 5 years following the entry into force of this Directive. The Commission shall make a report in respect of the delegated powers at the latest 6 months before the end of the 5 year period. The delegation of powers shall be automatically extended for periods of an identical duration, unless the European Parliament and the Council revokes it in accordance with Article 71b. 2. As soon as it adopts a delegated act, the Commission shall notify it simultaneously to the European Parliament and to the Council 3. The powers to adopt delegated acts are conferred on the Commission subject to the conditions laid down in Articles 71b and 71c.
2010/03/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 458 #

2009/0076(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 71 b (new)
Article 71b Revocation of the delegation 1. The delegation of powers referred to in Articles 6(4), 8(5), 12(5), 13(1), 14, 19(3), 21(5), 42, 46(4), 60(5), 70(1), 73 and 77(1) may be revoked at any time by the European Parliament or by the Council. 2.The institution which has commenced an internal procedure for deciding whether to revoke the delegation of powers shall endeavour to inform the other institution and the Commission within a reasonable time before the final decision is taken, indicating the delegated powers which could be subject to revocation and possible reasons for a revocation. 3. The decision of revocation shall put an end to the delegation of the powers specified in that decision. It shall take effect immediately or at a later date specified therein. It shall not affect the validity of the delegated acts already in force. It shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.
2010/03/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 459 #

2009/0076(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 71 c (new)
Article 71c Objections to delegated acts 1. The European Parliament or the Council may object to a delegated act within a period of three months from the date of notification. At the initiative of the European Parliament or the Council this period shall be extended by one month. 2. If, on expiry of that period, neither the European Parliament nor the Council has objected to the delegated act it shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union and shall enter into force at the date stated therein. 3. If the European Parliament or the Council objects to a delegated act, it shall not enter into force. The institution which objects shall state the reasons for objecting to the delegated act.
2010/03/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 460 #

2009/0076(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 72 – paragraph 5
5. Where reference is made to this paragraph, Article 5a (1), (2), (4) and (6), and Article 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply, having regard to the provisions of Article 8 thereof.deleted
2010/03/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 461 #

2009/0076(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 73 – paragraph 1
The Commission may adaptIn order to take account of technical progress, the Commission may adapt, by means of delegated acts in accordance with Article 71 a and subject to the conditions of Articles 71 b and 71 c, the Annexes to scientific and technical progress.
2010/03/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 462 #

2009/0076(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 73 – paragraph 1
The Commission mayshall adapt the Annexes to scientific and technical progress.
2010/03/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 463 #

2009/0076(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 73 – paragraph 2
Those measures, designed to amend non- essential elements of this Regulation, shall be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article 72(4).deleted
2010/03/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 467 #

2009/0076(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 77 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
1. The Commission shall carry on with the work programme for the systematic examination of all existing active substances commenced in accordance with Article 16(2) of Directive 98/8/EC and achieve it by 14 May 2014. The Commission may adopt implementing rules to carry out the work programme and to specify the related rights and obligations of the competent authorities and the participants in the programme. Those measures, designed to amend non- essential elements of this Regulation by supplementing it, shall be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article 72(4)In order to ensure the smooth transition, the Commission may adopt, by means of delegated acts in accordance with Article 71 a and subject to the conditions of Articles 71 b and 71 c, implementing rules to carry out the work programme and to specify the related rights and obligations of the competent authorities and the participants in the programme; and, depending upon the progress of the work programme, a decision to extend the duration of the work programme for a determined period.
2010/03/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 468 #

2009/0076(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 77 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Depending upon the progress of the work programme, the Commission may extend the duration of the work programme for a determined period. That measure, designed to amend non-essential elements of this Regulation by supplementing it, shall be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article 72(4).deleted
2010/03/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 469 #

2009/0076(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 77 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
DuringIn order to progress with the work programme, the Commission shall decide pursuant to the procedure laid down in, by means of delegated acts in accordance with Article 71 a and subject to the conditions of Articles 72(4)1 b and 71 c, that an active substance shall be included in Annex I of this Regulation and under which conditions, or, in cases where the requirements of Article 4 are not satisfied or where the requisite information and data have not been submitted within the prescribed period, that such active substance shall not be included in Annex I of this Regulation. The decision shall specify the date on which the inclusion in Annex I becomes effective.
2010/03/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 563 #

2009/0076(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – Product-type 9
Products used for the preservation of fibrous or polymerised materials, such as leather, rubber or paper or textile products and rubber by the control of microbiological deterioration. These include products which inhibit surface build-ups of microorganisms (e.g. pathogenic or odour-generating germs) and thus curb or prevent the creation of odours and/or have other uses.
2010/04/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 54 #

2008/2220(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
15. Calls for detailed consideration of the option of a special label for European quality products, on the basis of the existing models; calls on the Commission, in this connection, to examine and propose the launching of a European quality mark to complement the existing national and regional marks; reaffirms the position expressed in its resolution of 9 October 1998, as mentioned above; believes that any such label must also guarantee fair treatment for all market players at all stages of the production and distribution chain, in an environment- friendly context;deleted
2009/01/30
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 75 #

2008/2220(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Considers that persons applying to register designations of origin should be provided with tools to manage the volume of productions, so as to secure the quality and reputation of their designation of origin;
2009/01/30
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 102 #

2008/2220(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
24. Suggests setting up a European Office for Product Quality, which would work closely with the European Food Safety Authority and the Commission's units responsible for food quality;deleted
2009/01/30
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 4 #

2008/2219(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Urges the Council to adopt its common position on the framework directive onMember States to give the highest possible priority to soil protection so thatand expects a Ccommunity instrument can be introduced which will enable these dangers to be combatedprehensive range of advice to be drawn up including incentives and ideas for improved Europe- wide coordination and national legislation;
2008/12/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 16 #

2008/2219(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
5. Keenly awaits the creation of the EuropeanAwaits improved coordination between drought observatoryies and an improvement in the early warning system onfor drought risks and underlines the need to improve the effectiveness of information supplied by Member States and the coordination between themfor European action programmes to build a stronger network between existing bodies;
2008/12/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 3 #

2008/2175(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 3 a (new)
– having regard to the Commission communication of 9 December 2008 entitled 'Food prices in Europe' (COM(2008)0821) and the Commission communication of 20 May 2008 entitled 'Tackling the challenge of rising food prices – Directions for EU action' (COM(2008)0321),
2009/01/26
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 22 #

2008/2175(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas the market share of various large manufacturers has increased in recent years,
2009/01/26
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 25 #

2008/2175(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital C
C. whereas over the last years, large retailers have come to dominate the European food markets; whereas the degree of concentration has grown from an average 21.7% in 1993 to more than 70% at present in the EU 15responded to concentration in the food industry and have also increased their market share; whereas the degree of concentration has grown in the EU 15 as a result of increased competition,
2009/01/26
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 26 #

2008/2175(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital D
D. whereas evidence from across the EU suggests big supermarkets abthat large undertakings in the food sector and in other sectors of the economy use their buying power to force downnegotiate competitive prices paid to suppliers to unsustainable levels and impose unfair conditions upon them; whereas large retailers across Europe are fast-becoming ‘gatekeepers’, controlling farmers’ and other suppliers’ access to EU consume; whereas exercising buying power is the hallmark of a market economy, and this applies to all sectors of the economy; whereas small and large retailers across Europe are the last link to the consumer in a complex supply chain that involves a large number of actors,
2009/01/26
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 48 #

2008/2175(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
4. Affirms that largely due to imperfections in the food market, a widening gap between producer and consumer prices has ensued; is extremely concerned by the further widening of producer-consumer price spread in most of the supply chains analysed;deleted
2009/01/26
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 63 #

2008/2175(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
6. Draws attention to the fact that in those Member States where market concentration has been found highest, there is a wider gap between producer and consumer prices;deleted
2009/01/26
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 66 #

2008/2175(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
8. Is concerned by marketing practices such as below the cost selling of goods, in order to generate higher numbers of supermarket visits; is in support of banning below the cost selling of food and supports Member States that have already introduced such measures; wishes to see more European action taken against such aggressive pricing measures, as well as other anti-competitive practices in the EUWishes to see European action taken against anti-competitive practices such as product tying or any other abuse of market dominance;
2009/01/26
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 71 #

2008/2175(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
9. Is further worried by other instances where unjust behaviour is promoted by large retailers; mentions among these other marketing policies such as listing charges, slotting allowances, threats of delisting, retroactive discounts on goods already sold, unjustified contributions to retailer promotion expenses or insistence on exclusive supply;deleted
2009/01/26
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 78 #

2008/2175(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
11. Is worriedNotes that in light of the CAP reform and in particular decoupling, farmer decisions on what to produce will be influenced more by signals coming from the retail sector in terms of prices and demandmarket; believes that the increase of Community food imports is likely to reduce prices at the farmstrengthen competition;
2009/01/26
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 82 #

2008/2175(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
13. Acknowledges that in the short term, the effects of market concentration can lead to lower price levels of food, butand can have negative effects on the medium and long term, by damaging free competition and driving small producers out of the marketby damaging free competition;
2009/01/26
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 87 #

2008/2175(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
14. Draws attention to the fact that many SMEs in the food sector are extremely vulnerable, especially if they are largely dependent on one large retail storefirm; notes that retailerfirms often employ race -to -the -bottom price competitions between several suppliers and in order to stay in business small companies need to cut costs and margins, which translates into reduced payments to farmers, fewer employees and lower quality products for consumers; also draws attention to the fact that, all the same, retailers can in any case provide market access and EU-wide distribution channels for SMEs, as well;
2009/01/26
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 104 #

2008/2175(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
17. Calls onEndorses the Commission's decision to propose an efficient European System ofmarket monitoring of the marketsystem, able to register price trendencies and costs of inputs; this for the whole supply chain; considers that the method of establishing such systems should asbe agreed with those representing the interests concerned, and that the Community system in question should ensure transparency and permit cross- border comparisons between similar products; considers that this system has to be established in close cooperation with Eurostat and should work closely with the network of European Consumer Centres (ECC)national statistical offices;
2009/01/26
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 109 #

2008/2175(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
18. Notes with concern that much more transparency is needed on the pricing structure and profit margins of retailers, processors and primary producers; cCalls on competition authorities at national and European levels to investigate and evaluate consumer prices throughout the EU to ensure that competition rules are respected;
2009/01/26
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 115 #

2008/2175(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
19. States that greater transparency into cost structure can be achieved through the creation of a European wide data base, easily accessible to citizens with reference prices of products from all across Europe; calls upon the Commission to draw up plans for such an electronic system, based on existing national models, such as the French "observatoires des prix"; further considers it is also necessary to create in cooperation with FAO an international observatory of agricultural product, input and food prices in order to better monitor this data at the international level;deleted
2009/01/26
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 118 #

2008/2175(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
20. Calls on Member State authorities and the European Commission to provide detailed research and analysis into price transmission and the margins applying between the farm gate and the final consumer price; calls for the instatement of a Commission task force on the food supply chain, working together with national competition authorities;deleted
2009/01/26
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 139 #

2008/2175(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
24. Calls for measures in support of cooperation between small agricultural producers so that they are able to compete with large producers, and processors and retailers; considers that Member States and the European Union need to ensure the existence of various forms of commerce and avoid a total liberalisation of the food market, that would lead to further concentration; calls on the European Commission to launch a Green Paper on the issue of the market power of large retailerscompetitiveness of the supply chain and competition between the operators in the supply chain;
2009/01/26
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 152 #

2008/2175(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
30. Is in favour of introducing policies that sponsor a wider and more direct contact between producers and consumers, as this can provide producers with a more relevant role in the market, by reducing the power of the intermediaries and large retailers, while at the same time offering consumers a better and wider choice of products;
2009/01/26
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 63 #

2008/2038(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital O
O. whereas TV advertising is omnipresent in our daily lives; whereas, regardless of our age and gender, we are exposed to commercial breaks in daily TV programmes; whereas it is of particular importance that TV advertising be subject to ethically and/or legally binding rules to prevent adverts communicating gender stereotypes,
2008/04/23
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 97 #

2008/2038(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
10. Stresses the importance of the role played by the media in creating and perpetuating gender stereotypes and calls on the EU institutions and Member States to comply with and/or establish ethical and/or legal rules on how persons of both sexes can and should be presented in advertising;deleted
2008/04/23
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 105 #

2008/2038(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
12. Emphasises the importance of supporting the education, training and employment of women to promote and ensure that they have equal access to all areas and levels of the media, supporting research into all aspects of women and the media, encouraging and recognising women’s media networks, and developing regulatory mechanisms, including voluntary ones, that promote balanced and diverse portrayals of women by the media and international communications systems;
2008/04/23
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 99 #

2008/0238(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – point g
(g) "organ" means both a differentiated and vital part of the human body, formed by different tissues, that maintains its structure, vascularisation, and capacity to develop physiological functions with an important level of autonomy; and parts of organs, if it is their function to be used for the same purpose as the entire organ in the human body, maintaining the requirements of structure and vascularisation;
2010/03/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 161 #

2008/0238(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Living donations shall be seen as complementary to post-mortem donations and only serve as a last resort where no suitable alternative, such as an organ from a deceased donor, is available. Living donations shall in principle be restricted to donations among close relatives and spouses due to the implicit danger of exploitation.
2010/03/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 164 #

2008/0238(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. In order to comply with the principle of non-commercialisation of the human body, Member States shall ensure that possible compensation for living donors is strictly limited to ensuring healthcare insurance for donation-related long-term medical conditions and to making good the expenses relating to the donation, such as travel expenses, child minding costs, loss of earnings or costs of recovery, and prohibiting any financial incentives for a potential donor.
2010/03/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 104 #

2008/0198(COD)

Council position
Article 2 – point f a (new)
(fa) "risk” means the risk of trading in illegally harvested timber or in timber products made from such timber that has / have entered the market as a result of a failure to observe national legislation and/or the incorrect application of trade control systems;
2010/04/27
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 105 #

2008/0198(COD)

Council position
Article 2 – point f b (new)
(fb) "negligible” means that the relevant facts do not justify the assumption that the respective timber, or the timber in the respective timber product, was felled in contravention of the respective nationally applicable legal provisions and in contravention of all control systems pertaining to the trade with timber and that the timber may not therefore be marketed;
2010/04/27
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 65 #

2008/0193(COD)

Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 1
Directive 92/85/EEC
Article 8 – paragraph 1
(1) Member States shall take the necessary measures to ensure that workers within the meaning of Article 2 are entitled to a continuous period of maternity leave of at least 18 weeks allocated before and/or after confinement.deleted
2009/03/17
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 71 #

2008/0193(COD)

Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 1
Directive 92/85/EEC
Article 8 – paragraph 2
2. The maternity leave stipulated in paragraph 1 shall include compulsory leave of at least six weeks after childbirth. The Member States shall take the necessary measures to ensure that workers within the meaning of Article 2 are entitled to choose freely the time at which the non-compulsory portion of the maternity leave is taken, before or after childbirth.deleted
2009/03/17
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 84 #

2008/0193(COD)

Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 — Point 1
Directive 92/85/EEC
Article 8 — paragraph 2 a (new)
(2a) The worker must indicate her chosen period of maternity leave at last two months before the starting date.
2009/03/17
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 85 #

2008/0193(COD)

Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 6 a (new)
(6a) The rules on maternity leave under this Directive are drawn up to take account of the fact that additional periods of maternity leave that are not required for health reasons would put women at a considerable disadvantage in the job market.
2009/12/15
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 87 #

2008/0193(COD)

Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 6 b (new)
(6b) The rules on maternity leave under this Directive are drawn up to take account of the fact that Council Directive 96/34/EC of 3 June 1996 on the framework agreement on parental leave concluded by UNICE, CEEP and the ETUC1, based on an agreement between the social partners, already provides sufficient regulation at European level on compatibility of family and work. Exemplary rules in many Member States allow family life to be compatible with work through a combination of maternity leave, parental leave, family allowances or other models. _______________________ 1 OJ L 145, 19.6.1996, p. 4.
2009/12/15
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 88 #

2008/0193(COD)

Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 6 c (new)
(6c) The rules on maternity leave under this Directive are drawn up to take account of the fact that women will be effectively encouraged to return to work not by longer periods of maternity leave, but by better childcare facilities, e.g. for children under three.
2009/12/15
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 96 #

2008/0193(COD)

Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 9 a (new)
(9a) Pregnant workers and workers who have recently given birth or are breastfeeding must be protected against the health risks of long and unusual working hours. In particular they should not be obliged to work overtime, at night or on Sundays and holidays.
2009/12/15
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 97 #

2008/0193(COD)

Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 9 b (new)
(9b) The care of disabled children presents a particular challenge for working mothers, which should be recognised by society. The increased vulnerability of working mothers of disabled children means that they should be granted additional maternity leave; the Directive should lay down the minimum period of such leave.
2009/12/15
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 106 #

2008/0193(COD)

Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 19 a (new)
(19a) Victims of discrimination must enjoy appropriate legal protection. The Member States should ensure, in accordance with their particular legal systems, that the rights of pregnant women are protected effectively.
2009/12/15
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 117 #

2008/0193(COD)

Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point -1 f (new)
Directive 92/85/EEC
Article 7 a (new)
-1f. The following Article 7a is inserted: "Article 7a The Member States shall take the appropriate measures to ensure that pregnant workers and workers who have recently given birth or are breastfeeding are not obliged to work overtime or on Sundays or holidays, during pregnancy and for six months after the birth."
2009/12/15
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 120 #

2008/0193(COD)

Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 1
Directive 92/85/EEC
Article 8 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall take the necessary measures to ensure that workers within the meaning of Article 2 are entitled to a continuous period of maternity leave of at least 184 weeks allocated before and/or after confinement.
2009/12/15
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 123 #

2008/0193(COD)

Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 1
Directive 92/85/EEC
Article 8 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. With respect to the last four weeks of the period referred to in paragraph 1, a scheme of family-related leave available at national level may be considered to be maternity leave for the purposes of this Directive, on condition that it provides an overall protection to workers, within the meaning of Article 2 of this Directive, that is equivalent to the level laid down in this Directive. In this case, the total period of leave granted must exceed the period of parental leave provided for in Directive 96/34/EC. The remuneration for the last four weeks of maternity leave shall be no lower than the allowance referred to in Article 11(3) or, alternatively, it may be the average of the remuneration for the 18 weeks of maternity leave, which shall be at least two thirds of the last monthly salary or of the average monthly salary as stipulated according to national law, subject to any ceiling laid down under national legislation. The Member States may lay down the periods over which the average monthly salaries are calculated.
2009/12/15
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 125 #

2008/0193(COD)

Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 1
Directive 92/85/EEC
Article 8 – paragraph 2
2. The maternity leave stipulated in paragraph 1 shallmust include compulsory maternity leave of at least sixtwo weeks after childbirth. The Member States shall take the necessary measures to ensure that workers within the meaning of Article 2 are entitled to choose freely the time at which the non-compulsory port, which according to national law and/or practice can be divided between the time before and/or after childbirth. The Member States may limit the periond of the maternity leave is taken, before or afterbefore childbirth.
2009/12/15
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 133 #

2008/0193(COD)

Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 4 – subpoint d a (new)
Directive 92/85/EEC
Article 12 a
(1) Member States shall take such measures as are necessary in accordance with their national judicial systems to ensure that when persons who consider that their rights under this Directive have been breached establish, before a court or other competent authority, facts from which it may be presumed that there has been such a breach, it shall be for the respondent to prove that there has been no breach of the Directive. (2) Paragraph 1 shall not prevent the Member States from introducing rules of evidence which are more favourable to plaintiffs. (3) Paragraph 1 shall not apply to criminal proceedings. (4) Member States need not apply paragraph 1 to proceedings in which the court or competent body investigates the facts of the case. (5) Paragraphs 1 to 4 shall also apply to any legal proceedings commenced according to Article 12.deleted
2009/03/17
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 135 #

2008/0193(COD)

Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 6
Directive 92/85/EEC
Article 12 c
Member States shall lay down the rules on penalties applicable to breaches of national provisions adopted pursuant to this Directive, and shall take all measures necessary to ensure that they are applied. Penalties may comprise payment of compensation, which may not be limited by the fixing of a prior upper limit, and must be effective, proportionate and dissuasive.
2009/03/17
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 140 #

2008/0193(COD)

Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 1
Directive 92/85/EEC
Article 8 – paragraph 5
5. Member States shall ensure that any period of sick leave due to illness or complications arising out of pregnancy occurring four weeks or more before confinement does not impact on the duration of maternity leave.deleted
2009/12/15
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 142 #

2008/0193(COD)

Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 1
Directive 92/85/EEC
Article 8 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. This Directive does not apply to self- employed workers.
2009/12/15
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 152 #

2008/0193(COD)

Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 2
Directive 92/85/CEE
Article 10 – point 2
2. If a worker within the meaning of Article 2 is dismissed during the period referred to in point 1 the employer must cite duly substantiated grounds for her dismissal in writing. If the dismissal occurs within six months following the end of maternity leave as provided for in Article 8(1), the employer must cite duly substantiated grounds for her dismissal in writing at the request of the worker concerned. This shall not affect the substantial provisions on dismissal under national law.
2009/12/15
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 157 #

2008/0193(COD)

Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 3
Directive 92/85/CEE
Article 11 – point 2 – point c
(c) the right of workers within the meaning of Article 2 to return to their jobs or to equivalent posts on terms and conditions that are no less favourable to them and to benefit from any improvement in working conditions to which they would have been entitled during their absence; in exceptional situations of restructuring or radical reorganisation of the production process, the body representing workers’ interests must be given the opportunity to discuss the effects of these changes on the workers concerned with the employer.
2009/12/15
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 158 #

2008/0193(COD)

Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 3 – point c
Directive 92/85/CEE
Article 11 – point 3
3.(3) the allowance referred to in point 2(b) shall be deemed adequate if it guarantees income equivalent to the last monthly salary or an average monthly salary, subject to any ceiling laid down under national legislation. Such a ceiling may not be lower than the allowance received by workers within the meaning of Article 2 in the event of a break in activity on grounds connected with the worker's state of health. The Member States may lay down the period over which this average monthly salary is calculated, or not less than two thirds of the affected worker’s last monthly salary under national law; the national legislator may lay down ceilings and reference periods.
2009/12/15
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 166 #

2008/0193(COD)

Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 7
Directive 92/85/CEE
Article 12 d
The following Article 12d is inserted: "Article 12d Equality body Member States shall ensure that the body or bodies designated under Article 20 of Directive 2002/73/EC as recast by Directive 2006/54/EC for the promotion, analysis, monitoring and support of equal treatment of all persons without discrimination on grounds of sex shall be competent in addition for issues falling within the scope of this Directive, where these issues pertain primarily to equal treatment and not to the worker's health and safety."deleted
2009/12/15
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 156 #

2008/0180(CNS)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13
1. Operators shall put in place and implement appropriate monitoring procedures to verify and confirm that animals for slaughter are effectively stunned in the period between the end of the stunning process and the confirmation of death. 2. The monitoring procedures referred to in paragraph 1 shall include at least the following: (a) the name of the persons responsible for the monitoring procedure; (b) indicators designed to detect signs of unconsciousness and consciousness or sensibility in the animals subjected to killing operations in accordance with Article 4(1); or signs of life in animals subjected to slaughter operations in accordance with the first point of Article 4(2); (c) criteria of acceptability for determining whether or not the results of the indicators referred to in point (b) are satisfactory or not; (d) the circumstances and/or the time when the monitoring must take place; (e) the number of animals in each sample to be checked during the monitoring; (f) appropriate procedures to ensure that in the event that the criteria of acceptability referred to in point (c) are not met, the stunning or killing operations are reviewed in order to identify the causes of any shortcomings and the necessary changes to be made to those operations. 3. A monitoring procedure shall be put in place for each slaughterline where different stunning equipment is used 4. The frequency of the monitoring checks shall take into account the main risk factors, such as changes regarding the types of animals slaughtered or personnel working patterns and shall be established so as to ensure results with a high level of confidence. 5. Community codes of good practices concerning monitoring procedures in slaughterhouses may be adopted in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 22(2).Article 13 deleted Monitoring at slaughter
2009/02/25
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 226 #

2008/0180(CNS)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 2.3
2.3. There shall be a waiting pen, with a level floor and solid sides, between the holding pens and the race leading to the point of stunning, to ensure a steady supply of animals for stunning and killing and to avoid animal handlers having to rush animals from the holding pens. The waiting pen shall be so designed that animals cannot be trapped or trampled.
2009/02/25
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 60 #

2008/0142(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
(3) This Directive respects the fundamental rights and observes the general principles of law as recognised in particular by the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. The right of access to healthcare and the right to benefit from medical treatment under conditions established by national law and practices are recognised by Article 35 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. Specifically, this Directive has to be implemented and applied with due respect for the rights to private and family life, protection of personal data, equality before the law and the principle of non- discrimination, the fundamental ethical choices of Member States and the right to an effective remedy and to a fair trial, in accordance with the general principles of law, as enshrined in Articles 7, 8, 20, 21, 47 of the Charter.
2009/01/21
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 65 #

2008/0142(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 5 a (new)
(5a) This Directive respects and does not prejudice the freedom of each Member State to decide what type of healthcare it considers appropriate. No provision of this Directive should be interpreted in such a way as to undermine the fundamental ethical choices of Member States, in particular as regards the protection of the right to life of every human being.
2009/01/21
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 87 #

2008/0142(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 11
(11) As recognised by the Member States in the Council Conclusions on Common values and principles in European Union Health Systems there is a set of operating principles that are shared by health systems throughout the Community. These operating principles include quality, safety, care that is based on evidence and ethics, patient involvement, redress, the fundamental right to privacy with respect to the processing of personal data, and confidentiality. Patients, professionals and authorities responsible for health systems must be able to rely on these shared principles being respected and structures provided for their implementation throughout the Community. It is therefore appropriate to require that it is the authorities of the Member State on whose territory the healthcare is provided, who are responsible for ensuring compliance with those operating principles. This is necessary to ensure the confidence of patients in cross-border healthcare, which is itself necessary for achieving patients' mobility and free movement of provision of healthcare in the internal market as well as a high level of health protection. In view of these common values it is nevertheless accepted that Member States take different decisions on ethical grounds as regards the availability of certain treatments and the concrete access conditions. This Directive is without prejudice to ethical diversity. It does not impose on Member States to make treatments and services accessible their territory or to reimburse costs for those treatments (received in another Member State) which are not allowed under national laws, regulations and codes of conduct of the medical professions.
2009/01/21
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 385 #

2008/0142(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 1
1. Subject to the provisions of this Directive, in particular Articles 7, 8 and 9, the Member State of affiliation shall ensure that insured persons travelling to another Member State with the purpose of receiving healthcare there or seeking to receive healthcare provided in another Member State, will not be prevented from receiving healthcare provided in another Member State where the treatment in question is among the benefits provided for by the legislation, including administrative regulations, guidelines and codes of conduct of the medical professions, of the Member State of affiliation to which the insured person is entitled. The Member State of affiliation shall reimburse the costs to the insured person, which would have been paid for by its statutory social security system had the same or similar healthcare been provided in its territory. Healthcare can only be considered as being similar if it does not contravene the laws, regulations and codes of conduct of the medical professions of the Member State of affiliation. In any event, it is for the Member State of affiliation to determine the healthcare that is paid for regardless of where it is provided.
2009/01/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 413 #

2008/0142(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 3
3. The Member State of affiliation may impose on a patient seeking healthcare provided in another Member State, the same conditions, criteria of eligibility and regulatory and administrative formalities including codes of conduct of the medical professions for receiving healthcare and reimbursement of healthcare costs as it would impose if the same or similar healthcare was provided in its territory, in so far as they are neitherot discriminatory nor an obstacle to freedom of movement of persons.
2009/01/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 64 #

2008/0028(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3
3. When food information law establishes new requirements, consideration shall be given to the need for a transitory period after the entry into force of the new requirements, during which foods bearing labels not complying with the new requirements can be placed on the market and for stocks of such foods that have been placed on the market before the end of the transitory period to continue to be sold until exhausted. The new labelling requirements shall be introduced within uniform implementation deadlines established by the Commission following consultation with stakeholders under the regulatory procedure with scrutiny set out in Article 49(3).
2008/12/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 92 #

2008/0028(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1
1. Without prejudice to specific Community legislation applicable to particular foods as regards to the requirements referred to in Article 9(1)(a) to (k), when appearing on the package or on the label attached thereto, the mandatory particulars listed in Article 9(1) shall be priesented oin the package or on the label such a way as to ensure their legibility. Following characters of a font size of at least 3mm and shall be presented in a way so as to ensure a significant contrast between the print and backgroundonsultation with the relevant stakeholders under the regulatory procedure with scrutiny indicated in Article 49(3), the Commission shall develop EU guidelines on the legibility of labels.
2008/12/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 97 #

2008/0028(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3
3. Detailed rules concerning the presentation of mandatory particulars and the extension of the requirements referred to in paragraph 2 to the additional mandatory particulars for specific categories or types of food referred to in Articles 10 and 38 may be adopted by the Commission. Those measures designed to amend non-essential elements of this Regulation by supplementing it shall be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article 49(3).
2008/12/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 99 #

2008/0028(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4
4. The minimum font size referred to in paragraph 1 shall not apply in case of packaging or containers the largest surface of which has an area of less than 10 cm2.deleted
2008/12/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 101 #

2008/0028(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 6
6. Mandatory food information shall be marked in a conspicuous place in such a way as to be easily visible, clearly legible and, where appropriate, indelible. It shall not in any way be hidden, obscured, detracted from or interrupted by any other written or pictorial matter or any other intervening material.
2008/12/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 152 #

2008/0028(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 2
2. Without prejudice to labelling in accordance with specific Community legislation such as Council Regulation (EC) No 509/2006 of 20 March 2006 on agricultural products and foodstuffs as traditional specialities guaranteed1 and Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 of 20 March 2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs2, paragraphs 3 and 4 shall apply where the country of origin or the place of provenance of a food is voluntarily indicated to inform consumers that a food originates or comes from the European Community or a given country or place. In such cases, the food shall be labelled ‘Manufactured in the EC (Member State)’. In addition, a region of origin may be indicated. 1 OJ L 93, 31.3.2006, p. 1. 2 OJ L 93, 31.3.2006, S. 12.
2008/12/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 157 #

2008/0028(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 4
4. For poultry and meat, other than beef and veal, the indication on the country of origin or place of provenance may be given as a singlonly as the place only where animals have been born, reared and slaugh/or fatterned, in the same country or place. In other cas.e. not the place of breeding, slaughter, proces sinformation ong or packing. Alternatively, each of the different places of birth, rearing and slaughter shall, breeding, slaughter, processing and packing may be given.
2008/12/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 213 #

2008/0028(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point e
(e) ‘prepacked food’ means any single item for presentation as such to the final consumer and to mass caterers, consisting of a food and the packaging into which it was put before being offered for sale, whether such packaging encloses the food completely or only partially, but in any case in such a way that the contents cannot be altered without opening or changing the packaging. This excludes food which is not prepacked;
2009/01/28
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 217 #

2008/0028(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
(ea) 'non-prepacked food' means any food which is offered for sale to the consumer without packaging or is packaged at the request of the consumer or is prepacked at the place of sale for immediate sale;
2009/01/28
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 218 #

2008/0028(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point f
(f) ‘ingredient’ means any substance, including food additives and food enzymes, and any constituingredient of a compound ingredient, used in the manufacture or preparation of a food and still present in the finished product, even if in an altered form; residues shall not be considered as ingredients;
2009/01/28
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 228 #

2008/0028(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point o
(o) ‘primary ingredient(s)’ means the significant and/or characterising ingredients of a food;deleted
2009/01/28
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 230 #

2008/0028(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point p
(p) ‘significant ingredient(s)’ means the ingredient of a food that represents more than 50% of this food;deleted
2009/01/28
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 232 #

2008/0028(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point q
(q) ‘characterising ingredient(s)’ means any ingredient of a food which is usually associated with the name of the food by the consumer and for which in most cases a quantitative indication is required;;deleted
2009/01/28
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 268 #

2008/0028(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 4
4. FIf food business operators responsible for retail or distribution activities which do not affect food information shall, acting with due care to ensure, within the limits of their respective activities, the presence of the applicable food information requirements, in particular by not supplying foods which they know or presume to be non compliant, learn that a food does not comply with the provisions of this Regulation, the basis of the information in their possession as professionalsy shall respond immediately and to the appropriate extent.
2009/01/28
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 269 #

2008/0028(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
aa) in that the description or pictorial representations on the packaging suggest a particular product or an ingredient although in reality the product which the packaging contains is an imitation food or contains a substitute for an ingredient normally used in a product. In such cases, the packaging must prominently bear the marking 'imitation' or 'produced with (designation of the substitute ingredient) instead of (designation of the ingredient replaced)'.
2009/12/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 282 #

2008/0028(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 4
4. FIf food business operators responsible for retail or distribution activities which do not affect food information shall act with due care to ensure,learn that a food does not comply within the limits of their respective activities, the presence of the applicable food information requirements, in particular by not supplying foods which they know or presume to be non compliant, on the basis of the information in their possession as professionalsprovisions of this Regulation, they shall respond immediately and to the appropriate extent.
2009/12/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 289 #

2008/0028(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 –paragraph 1 – point i
(i) the countryplace of origin or place of provenance where failure to indicate this might mislead the consumer to a material degree as to the true country of origin or place of provenance of the food, in particular if the information accompanying the food or the label as a whole would otherwise imply that the food has a different country of origin or place of provenance; in such cases the indication shall be in accordance with the rules laid down in Article 35(3) and (4) and those established in accordance with Article 35(5);
2009/01/28
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 293 #

2008/0028(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point l
(l) a nutrition declaration.deleted
2009/01/28
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 312 #

2008/0028(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 - paragraph 1
(1) In addition to the particulars listed in Article 9(1) additional mandatory particulars for specific types or categories of food are laid down in Annex III. For confectionery or beverages containing glycyrrhizinic acid or its ammonium salt due to the addition of the substance(s) as such or the liquorice plant Glycyrrhiza glabra, at concentration of 100 mg/kg or 10 mg/l or above, ‘contains liquorice’ shall be added immediately after the list of ingredients, unless the term “liquorice” is already included in the list of ingredients or in the name of the food. In the absence of a list of ingredients, the statement shall accompany the name of the food. For confectionery containing glycyrrhizinic acid or its ammonium salt due to the addition of the substance(s) as such or the liquorice plant Glycyrrhiza glabra, at concentration of 4g/kg or above, ‘contains liquorice –people suffering from hypertension should avoid excessive consumption’ shall be added immediately after the list of ingredients. In the absence of a list of ingredients, the statement shall accompany the name of the food. For beverages containing glycyrrhizinic acid or its ammonium salt due to the addition of the substance(s) as such or the liquorice plant Glycyrrhiza glabra, at concentration of 50 mg/kg or above, or of 300 mg/l or above in the case of beverages containing more than 1.2 % by volume of alcohol, ‘contains liquorice –people suffering from hypertension should avoid excessive consumption’ shall be added immediately after the list of ingredients. In the absence of a list of ingredients, the statement shall accompany the name of the food.
2009/01/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 315 #

2008/0028(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 - paragraph 2
(2) The Commission may amend Annex III. Those measures designed to amend non-essential elements of this Regulation by supplemeFor beverages, with the exception of those based on coffee, tea or coffee or tea extract where the name of the food includes the term ‘coffee’ or ‘tea’, which are intended for consumption without modification and contain caffeine, from whatever source, in a proportion in excess of 150 mg/l, or are in concentrated or dried form and after reconstitution containg it shall be adopted, in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article 49(4) caffeine, from whatever source, in a proportion in excess of 150 mg/l, ‘High caffeine content’ must appear in the same field of vision as the name of the beverage, followed by a reference in brackets to the caffeine content expressed in mg/100 ml.
2009/01/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 317 #

2008/0028(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 - paragraph 2 a (new)
(2a). For foods or food ingredients with added phytosterols, phytosterol esters, phytostanols or phytostanol esters, the following labelling is required: (a) ‘with added plant sterols’ or ‘with added plant stanols’ in the same field of vision as the name of the food; (b) the amount of added phytosterols, phytosterol esters, phytostanols or phytostanol esters content (expressed in % or as g of free plant sterols/plant stanols per 100 g or 100 ml of the food) shall be stated in the list of ingredients; (c) a statement that the food is intended exclusively for people who want to lower their blood cholesterol level; (d) a statement that patients on cholesterol lowering medication should only consume the product under medical supervision; (e) an easily visible statement that the food may not be nutritionally appropriate for pregnant or breastfeeding women and children under the age of five years; (f) advice that the food is to be used as part of a balanced and varied diet, including regular consumption of fruit and vegetables to help maintain carotenoid levels; (g) in the same field of vision as the statement required under point (3) above, a statement that the consumption of more than 3 g/day of added plant sterols/plant stanols should be avoided; (h) a definition of a portion of the food or food ingredient concerned (preferably in g or ml) with the amount of the plant sterol/plant stanol that each portion contains.
2009/01/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 326 #

2008/0028(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 - paragraph 4
4. In the case of non-prepacked food, the provisions of Article 41 shall applyFor foods sold without prepackaging, or where foods are packed on the sales premises at the consumer's request or prepacked for direct sale (loose goods), the Member States shall adopt rules concerning the manner in which information is provided to large-scale and final consumers. They shall inform the Commission immediately of the measures adopted.
2009/01/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 381 #

2008/0028(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 - paragraph 1
(1) In the case of glass bottles intended for reuse which are indelibly marked and which therefore bear no label, ring or collar only the particulars listed in Article 9(1) (a), (c), (e), (f) and (l) shall be mandatory. The particulars covered by Article 9(1)(l)refer only to the information covered by Article 29(1)(a).
2009/01/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 382 #

2008/0028(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
1. The nutrition declaration shall include the following (hereinafter referred to as "mandatory nutrition declaration"): (a) energy value; and (b) the amounts of fat, saturatesprotein, carbohydrates with specific reference to sugars, and salfat.
2009/12/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 415 #

2008/0028(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
(1) Any ingredient listed in Annex II or any substance originating from an ingredient listed in that Annex, subject to the exceptions thereof provided for in that Annex, shall be indicated oin the label with a precise reference to the name of the ingredientist of ingredients in such a way that those who might buy the product can immediately recognise its potential for allergy or intolerance.
2009/01/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 443 #

2008/0028(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
(1) The nutrition declaration shall include the following (hereinafter referred to as “mandatory nutrition declaration”): a) energy value; and b) the amounts of fat, saturates, carbohydrates with specific reference to sugars,protein, carbohydrates and salfat.
2009/01/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 475 #

2008/0028(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 2
(2) The nutrition declaration may, in addition, also include the amounts of one or more of the following: a) trans fatsaturates; b) mono-unsaturates; c) polyunsaturates; ca) trans fats; cb) cholesterol; cc) sugars; d) polyols; e) starch; f) fibre; g) protein; sodium; h) any of the minerals or vitamins listed in point 1 of Part A of Annex XI, and present in significant amounts as defined in point 2 of Part A of Annex XI; ha) other substances as defined in Part A of Annex XIII; and constituents of those nutrient substances.
2009/01/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 520 #

2008/0028(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 3
3. The mandatory nutrition declarenergy information shall be expressed, as appropriate, as a percentage of the reference intakes per portion set out in Part B of Annex XI in relation to per 100 g or per 100 ml or per portion. More detailed information on the percentage share of the reference intakes set out in Part B of Annex XI shall be permissible on the nutrients listed there. When provided, the declaration on vitamins and minerals shall also be expressed as a percentage of the reference intakes set out in point 1 of Part A of Annex XI.
2009/01/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 526 #

2008/0028(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 4
4. The declaration of polyols and/or starch and the declaration of type of fatty acids, other than the mandatory declaration of saturates referred to in Article 29(1)(b), shall be presented in accordance with Annex XIII Part B.
2009/01/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 527 #

2008/0028(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Other ways of indicating the nutrition declaration shall be admissible, provided that they otherwise comply with the requirements of the Regulation, in particular those of Article 7. The Commission may adopt guidelines for the use of specified other ways of indicating the nutrition declaration, in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article 49(3).
2009/01/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 531 #

2008/0028(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 32
1. In addition to the nutrition declaration per 100g or per 100ml referred to in Article 31(2), the information may be expressed per portion as quantified on the label, provided that the number of portions contained in the package is stated. 2. The nutrition declaration may be expressed on athe per portion basis alone if the food is prepacked as an individual portion. 3. The expression on a per portion basis alone for foods presented in packages containing multipl or the individual portions of the same size are clearly recognisable and pre-portioned. 3. The Commission shall, after consulting the poartions of the food, that have not been prepacked as individual portions, shall be established by the Commissiones involved, establish whether the nutritional declaration may be expressed on a per portion basis alone in cases other than those defined in paragraph 2. Those measures designed to amend non-essential elements of this Regulation by supplementing it, shall be adopted, in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article 49(3).
2009/01/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 540 #

2008/0028(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 33
1. In addition to the forms of expression referred to in Article 31(2) and (3), the nutrition declaration may be given by other forms of expression provided that the following essential requirements are met: a) the form of expression aims to facilitate consumer understanding of the contribution or importance of the food to the energy and nutrient content of a diet; and b) it is based either on harmonised reference intakes, or in their absence, on generally accepted scientific advice on intakes for energy or nutrients; and c) it is supported by evidence of understanding of and use of the presentation of the information by the average consumer. 2. Such additional forms of expression referred to in paragraph 1 shall be identified under a national scheme referred to in Article 44.deleted
2009/01/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 555 #

2008/0028(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 - paragraph 1
1. The particulars concerning energy, protein, carbohydrates and fat referred to in Article 31(229(1) related to the mandatory nutrition declaration shall be included in the principal field of vision. They shall be presented, where appropriate,presented together in a clear format in the following order: energy, fat, saturatesprotein, carbohydrates with specificand fat. The particular referrence to sugars, and saltd to in Article 31(3), first sentence, shall be presented in the principal field of vision.
2009/02/24
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 576 #

2008/0028(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 - paragraph 4
4. In cases where the amount of energy or the quantity of individual nutrient(s) in a product is negligible, the nutrition declaration on those elements may be replaced by are shall be no requirement to declare them. A statement such as ‘Contains negligible amounts of …’ may be placed in close proximity to the nutrition declaration when present.
2009/02/24
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 792 #

2008/0013(COD)

Proposal for a directive – amending act
Annex I - point 3 - point (a)
Directive 2003/87/EC
Annex I - table - category 1 - activity 2 - row 2 - column 1
Coke ovens - for the production of non- metallurgical coke
2008/07/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 794 #

2008/0013(COD)

Proposal for a directive – amending act
Annex I - point 3 - point (b) - point (ii)
Directive 2003/87/EC
Annex I - table - category 2 - paragraph -1 (new)
Coke ovens - for the production of metallurgical coke Carbon dioxide
2008/07/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 18 #

2007/2285(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas the radius of action of children around the home has declined substantially, as everyday journeys are more rarely made on foot or by bicycle and those opportunities for physical exercise which exist are often regarded as unattractive or are not recognised as such,
2008/03/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 30 #

2007/2285(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas it is only with the aid of knowledge of the connections of sound nutrition and exercise that a change in behaviour can be brought about,
2008/03/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 118 #

2007/2285(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Calls on the competent authorities, in carrying out town planning, to take equal account of the interests of children and young people and of other aspects of planning and to be aware of the whole town as an area for play and experience, in order to take account of all public areas where children move about;
2008/03/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 121 #

2007/2285(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Notes that the provision of areas where children and young people can experience nature gives them an alternative to traditional leisure activities and at the same time enhances the faculties of imagination and creativity and the urge to explore;
2008/03/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 157 #

2007/2285(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Calls on Member States to introduce the subjects of diet and domestic science as standard compulsory school subjects for boys and girls;
2008/03/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 303 #

2007/2285(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
27. Acknowledges that general practitioners, and especially paediatricians, should be made aware of their essential role in the early identification of people at risk of overweight and the fact that they should be the main actors in the fight against the obesity epidemic;
2008/03/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 20 #

2007/2252(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital L a (new)
La. whereas the Water Framework Directive and its daughter directives contain clear provisions concerning the preservation and restoration of healthy waters,
2008/04/14
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 43 #

2007/2252(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Calls for strict monitoring of compliance with the maximum permitted levels of residues of plant protection products on fruit and vegetables, particularly in the case of goods imported from third countries;
2008/04/14
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 44 #

2007/2252(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8b. Stresses that, in the authorisation and use of plant protection products, the EU must ensure that conditions and safety are the same throughout the EU;
2008/04/14
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 50 #

2007/2252(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Calls for environmental quality standards for priority substances in water to be laid down in accordance with the latest scientific knowledge and regularly brought into line with current scientific thinking;
2008/04/14
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 36 #

2007/2194(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
2. Draws attention to the continuing difficulties stemming from high setting-up costs, including agricultural property sale and rental prices and the need to purchase new equipment and machines in order to make technological and logistical improvements, and to the fact that making technological and logistical improvements involves more than purchasing equipment and machines and that, for improvements to be made, research and access to research findings are essential;
2008/04/17
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 97 #

2007/2194(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
10. Considers, in respect of succession arrangements, that consideration should be given to introducing legislation that focuses more closely on keeping farms together, with a view to achieving both economies of scale and economies of scopeunder which the young generation of farmers is provided with a conducive environment for continuing to farm, with productive value to be given priority over market value, and necessary adjustments and changes to how farming production activities are conducted, and innovations, have to be taken into account in the light of market circumstances and developments;
2008/04/17
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 110 #

2007/2194(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
13. Points out that, in providing food education, which young farmers can provide, fosters good eating habits to the benefit of human health and society in general; to the benefit of human health and society in general, young farmers are making a contribution to good eating habits which goes beyond passing on basic principles to children and young people in mainstream schools and are doing what they can, as a profession, to support this educational work;
2008/04/17
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 125 #

2007/2194(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
15. Notes that, as part of medium- to long- term planning arrangements, the new generations of farmers is should be made aware of their responsibilities with regard to combating climate changeering responsibility with regard to combating climate change, is acting in partnership with the environment and, by providing environment-friendly energy sources, in particular by producing biomass and operating biogas plants, is actively contributing towards protecting the environment and reducing CO2;
2008/04/17
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 136 #

2007/2194(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
17. Believes that thought should be given to using alternative energy sources derived from agriculture;deleted
2008/04/17
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 167 #

2007/2194(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
21. Calls on the Commission to bring special incentives to bear with a view to ensuring that, in connection with the granting of initial setting-up support, preferencebacking is given to holdings regardless of company-based structures, with a view to limiting the breaking up of or legal form, including family-run farms;
2008/04/17
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 39 #

2007/0297(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
(22) Manufacturers' compliance with the targets under this Regulation should be assessed at the Community level. Manufacturers whose average specific emissions of CO2 exceed those permitted under this Regulation should pay an excess emissions premium in respect of each calendar year from 2012 onwards. The premium should be modulated as a function of the extent to which manufacturers fail to comply with their target. It should increase over time. In order to provide a sufficient incentive to take measures to reduce specific emissions of CO2 from passenger cars, the premium should reflect technological costs. The amounts of the excess emissions premium should be considered as revenue for the budget of the European Unionbut at the same time to ensure that the penalty is proportional by comparison with other sectors' CO2 emissions and consistent with other CO2-reduction instruments, the level of the premium should be based on the amount to be paid under the European emissions trading system.
2008/06/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 67 #

2007/0297(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1
This Regulation establishes CO2 emission performance requirements for new passenger cars in order to ensure proper functioning of the internal market and achieve the EU's overall objective that the average new car fleet should achieve CO2 emissions of 120 g CO2/km. The Regulation sets the average CO2 emissions for new passenger cars at 130 g CO2/km by means of improvement in vehicle motor technology as measured in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 and its implementing measures. This Regulation will be complemented by additional measures corresponding to 10 g/km as part of the Community's integrated approach. intended to achieve a further reduction of 10 g/km as part of the Community's integrated approach. In 2014, on the basis of a stock-taking exercise and a legislative impact assessment, the Commission shall propose medium- and long-term targets for newly- registered vehicles as from 2020 and submit them to the Council and Parliament for a decision. At the same time, the Commission shall submit a proposal for a comprehensive approach to identifying all measures to reduce CO2 emissions, with the aim of removing the distinction between engine-/vehicle- related and additional measures and eco- innovations. A target shall be set for 2020 which guarantees, through the aggregate impact of all relevant measures, a reduction in average CO2 emissions of at least 20% by comparison with 2008. In that connection, the Commission shall take account of the possible incorporation of road transport into the European emissions trading system, as proposed in the context of the revision of that trading system. As the basis for this proposal, a comprehensive assessment of the implications for the automobile industry and for upstream sectors shall be drawn up. This shall include a cost-benefit analysis, in the light of all relevant technological innovations designed to reduce CO2 emissions, covering all segments of the car market. When a long-term target is set, due account shall be taken of developments relating to international climate protection agreements.
2008/06/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 93 #

2007/0297(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
(fa) ‘eco-innovation’ means any technological innovation which, regardless of driver behaviour, delivers a proven, quantifiable contribution to reducing CO2 emissions and which is not included or insufficiently taken into account in the new European testing cycle (Regulation (EC) No 715/2007) and is not covered by the additional measures referred to in Article 1.
2008/06/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 112 #

2007/0297(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4
For the calendar year commencing 1 January 2012 and each subsequent calendar year, each manufacturer of passenger cars shall ensure that itn 2012 25%, in 2013 50%, in 2014 75% and in 2015 and each subsequent calendar year 100% of the fleet’s average specific emissions of CO2 do not exceed itsthe specific emissions target for a manufacturer's fleet determined in accordance with Annex I or, where a manufacturer is granted a derogation under Article 9, in accordance with that derogation.
2008/06/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 125 #

2007/0297(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
For manufacturers which produce cars with specific CO2 emissions which are 20%, 30%, 40% and 50% lower than the target set in Annex I, when average specific CO2 emissions are calculated every new vehicle registered over the period to 2015 inclusive shall be counted as two, three, four or five, in keeping with the percentage by which emissions fall below the set target.
2008/06/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 138 #

2007/0297(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1
1. For the year beginning 1 January 20102 and each subsequent year, each Member State shall record information for each new passenger car registered in its territory in accordance with Part A of Annex II.
2008/06/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 169 #

2007/0297(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3
3. The excess emissions premium pursuant to Article 1 shall be: (a) in relation to excess emissions in the calendar year 2012, 20 eurosEUR 10; (b) in relation to excess emissions in the calendar year 2013, 35 eurosEUR 20; (c) in relation to excess emissions in the calendar year 2014, 60 euros; andEUR 30; (d) in relation to excess emissions in the calendar year 2015 and subsequent calendar years, 95 eurosEUR 40.
2008/06/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 182 #

2007/0297(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 5
5. The amounts of the excess emissions premium shall be considerpaid into a fund which must be used asto revenue for the budget of the European Unionduce CO2 emissions in the road transport sector and for research into new, energy-efficient technologies.
2008/06/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 202 #

2007/0297(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 a (new)
Article 9a Eco-innovations 1. The committee to be set up pursuant to Article 12 of this Regulation shall take decisions on applications for the recognition of eco-innovations, including the CO2 reduction resulting from the use of a technology. 2. Manufacturers within the meaning of Article 3 or component suppliers which manufacture a technology may submit applications for recognition of eco- innovations. Such applications must contain data on the CO2 reduction achieved through the use of the technology which are certified by an independent body. The technical agencies referred to in Article 41 of Directive 2007/46/EC may act as certifying independent bodies. 3. In connection with the monitoring of this Regulation, eco-innovations shall receive CO2 bonuses on the basis of their inclusion as standard components in vehicle types or versions of vehicle types. The overall level of the bonuses granted to a manufacturer in respect of eco- innovations shall be limited to 10% of the manufacturer's target as calculated pursuant to Annex I. 4. Independently of this procedure, the work on revising the test cycle, parallel to the offsetting of eco-innovations, shall continue so as to ensure that their CO2 reduction potential is reflected in the test cycle in the long term. 5. When it carries out the revision of the directive pursuant to Article 1, the Commission, as part of the impact assessment, shall submit a comprehensive assessment of the reductions in CO2 emissions achieved by means of eco- innovations in order to ensure that in subsequent years due account is taken of all CO2 reduction measures when assessing whether manufacturers have achieved their targets. 6. The committee set up pursuant to Article 12 of this Regulation shall check that the application for recognition of an eco-innovation is complete and, within three months following submission of the application documents, take a decision on offsetting in respect of the eco-innovation. In that connection, the Commission shall submit a proposal to the committee. The applicant may lodge an appeal with the Commission against the committee's decision within one month following notification of that decision. The Commission shall submit that appeal to the committee, which shall consider it within three months and take a decision. All decisions on the offsetting of eco- innovations shall be published by the Commission in the Official Journal of the European Union.
2008/06/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 225 #

2007/0297(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11
From 1 January 2010, manufacturers shall ensure that labels, posters or promotional literature and material of the type referred to in articles 3, 5 and 6 of Directive 1999/94/EC indicate the extent to which the specific emissions of CO2 of the passenger car offered for sale differ from the specific emissions target for that passenger car under Annex I.Article 11 deleted Consumer information
2008/06/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 69 #

2007/0286(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 14
(14) The spreading of livestock manure and slurry can lead to significant impacts on the quality of the environment. In order to ensure the prevention and control of these impacts in an integrated way, it is necessary that manure and slurry generated by activities covered by this Directive are spread by the operator or by third parties using best available techniques. In order to provide Member States with flexibility in meeting these requirements, the application of best available techniques to operator or third party spreading may be specified within the permit or in other measures.deleted
2008/10/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 87 #

2007/0286(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – point 2
(2) ‘pollution’ means the direct or indirect introduction, as a result of human activity, of substances, vibrations, heat or noise into the air, water or land which may be harmful to human health or the quality of the environment, or result in damage to material property, or impair or interfere with amenities and other legitimate uses of the environment;
2008/10/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 117 #

2007/0286(COD)

Council position
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point c – point i
(i) measurement methodology, frequency and evaluation procedure or equivalent methods; and
2010/03/30
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 190 #

2007/0286(COD)

Council position
Article 22 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
In cases where provisions regarding water and soil protection are already being implemented at national level, Member States shall not draft a baseline report.
2010/03/30
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 203 #

2007/0286(COD)

Council position
Article 23 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
The period between two site visits shall be based on a systematic appraisal of the environmental risks of the installations concerned and shall not exceed one year for installations posing the highest risks and threen years for installations posing the lowest risks.
2010/03/30
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 275 #

2007/0286(COD)

Council position
Artikel 73 - paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall, by 31 December 2012, review the need to: (a) control emissions from: (i) the combustion of fuels in installations with a total rated thermal input below 50 MW; (ii) the intensive rearing of cattle; and (iii) the spreading of manure; and (b) establish in Annex I: (i) differentiated capacity thresholds for the rearing of different poultry species; (ii) capacity thresholds for the simultaneous rearing of different types of animals within the same installation. It shall report the results of that review to the European Parliament and to the Council accompanied by a legislative proposal where appropriate.deleted
2010/03/30
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 314 #

2007/0286(COD)

Council position
Annex V – Part 1 – section 5 – paragraph 1
Gas turbines (including combined cycle gas turbines (CCGT)) using light and middle distillates as liquid fuels shall be subject to an emission limit value for NOx of 9120 mg/Nm3 and for CO of 100 mg/Nm3, if these are operated using substitute fuel for less than 500 operating hours per year.
2010/03/31
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 315 #

2007/0286(COD)

Council position
Annex V – Part 1 – section 5 – paragraph 2
Gas turbines for emergency use or which only cover peak load in energy supply that operate less than 500 operating hours per year are not covered by the emission limit values set out in this point. The operator of such plants shall record the used operating hours.
2010/03/31
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 327 #

2007/0286(COD)

Council position
Annex V – Part 2 – section 5 – paragraph 1
Gas turbines (including combined cycle gas turbines (CCGT)) using light and middle distillates as liquid fuels shall be subject to an emission limit value for NOx of 5120 mg/Nm3 and for CO of 100 mg/Nm3, if these are operated using substitute fuel for less than 500 operating hours per year.
2010/03/31
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 328 #

2007/0286(COD)

Council position
Annex V – Part 2 – section 5 – paragraph 2
Gas turbines for emergency use or which only cover peak load in energy supply that operate less than 500 operating hours per year are not covered by the emission limit values set out in this point. The operator of such plants shall record the used operating hours.
2010/03/31
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 40 #

2006/0147(COD)


Article 26a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 110/2008
Annex II
Article 26a Amendment to Regulation (EC) No 110/2008 Annex II of Regulation (EC) No 110/2008 shall be amended as follows: 1. Point 24(c) shall be replaced by the following: “(c) Other natural flavouring substances as defined in Article 3(2)(c) of Regulation (EC) No …/…H and/or flavouring preparations as defined in Article 3(2)(d) of that Regulation may additionally be used, but the flavour of these drinks is largely attributable to distillates of caraway (Carum carvi L.) and/or dill (Anethum graveolens L.) seeds, the use of essential oils being prohibited.“ 2. Point 44(a) shall be replaced by the following: “(a) Väkevä glögi or spritglögg is a spirit drink produced by flavouring ethyl alcohol of agricultural origin with natural flavouring of cloves and/or cinnamon using one of the following processes: maceration and/ or distillation, redistillation of the alcohol in the presence of parts of the plants specified above, addition of flavouring substances as defined in Article 3(2)(c) of Regulation (EC) No …/…H of cloves or cinnamon or a combination of these methods.” 3. Point 44(c) shall be replaced by the following: “(c) Other flavourings, flavouring substances and/or flavouring preparations as defined in Article 3(2)(a), (b), and (d) of Regulation (EC) No …/…H may also be used, but the flavour of the specified spices must be predominant.”
2008/04/07
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 229 #

2006/0136(COD)


Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The assessment of the active substance shall first establish whether the approval criteria set out in points 3.6.2 to 3.6.4 and 3.7 of Annex II are satisfied. If these criteria are satisfied the assessment shall continue to establish whether the other approval criteria set out in points 2 and 3 of Aannex II are satisfied, including points 3.6.5 and 3.8.2 once specific scientific criteria have been adopted for these annex points in accordance with Article 78(2).
2008/10/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 237 #

2006/0136(COD)


Article 4 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1
7. By way of derogation from paragraph 1, where on the basis of documented evidence an active substance is necessary to control a serious danger to plant health which cannot be contained by other availablppropriate means, such active substance may be approved for a time limited period not exceeding five years even if it does not satisfy the criteria set out in points 3.6.3, 3.6.4, 3.6.5 or 3.8.2 of Annex II, provided that the use of the active substance is subject to risk mitigation measures to ensure that exposure of humans and the environment is minimised. For such substances maximum residue levels shall be set in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 396/2005.
2008/10/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 239 #

2006/0136(COD)


Article 4 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1
7. By way of derogation from paragraph 1, where on the basis of documented evidence an active substance is necessary to control a serious danger to plant health, including the development of resistance, which cannot be contained by other available means, such active substance may be approved for a time limited period not exceeding five years even if it does not satisfy the criteria set out in points 3.6.3, 3.6.4, 3.6.5 or 3.8.2 of Annex II, provided that the use of the active substance is subject to risk mitigation measures to ensure that exposure of humans and the environment is minimised. For such substances maximum residue levels shall be set in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 396/2005.
2008/10/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 242 #

2006/0136(COD)


Article 4 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
If a Member State applies for a derogation under this paragraph the Commission shall, within two months, put forward the measures as proposed in this application to the Standing Committee for opinion and take a decision in accordance with the regulatory procedure referred to in Art. 79 (3). The derogation may in some cases be limited to only that Member State making the application.
2008/10/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 277 #

2006/0136(COD)


Article 50 – paragraph 2
2. By way of derogation from Article 36 (2) Member States may in exceptional cases also apply the provisions of paragraph 1 when evaluating an application for authorisation of a plant protection product not containing a candidate for substitution or a low risk substance, if a non-chemical control or prevention method exists for the same use and it is in general use in that Member State.deleted
2008/10/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 288 #

2006/0136(COD)


Article 59 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 7
A study shall also be protected if it was necessary for the renewal or review of an authorisation. The period for data protection shall be 2 years and 6 months. The first to fourth subparagraphs shall apply with due changesubmitted for the renewal or review of an authorisation shall not be protected except where required for the purposes of legislative changes or updates to scientific and technical knowledge, in which case the time period of protection shall be equivalent to that set out in the fourth subparagraph.
2008/10/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 307 #

2006/0136(COD)


Annex II - point 3.6.5.
3.6.5. An active substance, safener or synergist shall only be approved, if, on the basis of the assessment of Community or internationally agreed test guidelines or other available data and information including a review of the scientific literature, reviewed by the Authority, it is not, on the basis of specific scientific criteria once they are adopted in accordance with Article 78(2), considered to have endocrine disrupting properties that may cause adverse effect in humans unless the exposure of humans to that active substance, safener or synergist in a plant protection product, under realistic proposed conditions of use, is negligible, i.e. the product is used in closed systems or in other conditions excluding contact with humans and where residues of the active substance, safener or synergist concerned on food and feed do not exceed the default value set in accordance with Article 18(1) (b) of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005.
2008/10/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 321 #

2006/0136(COD)


Annex II - point 3.8.2.
3.8.2. An active substance, safener or synergist shall only be approved if, on the basis of the assessment of Community or internationally agreed test guidelines, it is not, on the basis of specific scientific criteria once they are adopted in accordance with Article 78(2), considered to have endocrine disrupting properties that may cause adverse effects on non-target organisms unless the exposure of non- target organisms to that active substance in a plant protection product under realistic proposed conditions of use is negligible.
2008/10/16
Committee: ENVI