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332 Amendments of Salvatore TATARELLA

Amendment 146 #

2012/0366(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 23
(23) In order to ensure the integrity and the visibility of health warnings and maximise their efficacy, provisions should be made regarding the dimension of the warnings as well as regarding certain aspects of the appearance of the tobacco package, including the opening mechanism. The package and the products may mislead consumers, in particular young people, suggesting that products are less harmful. For instance, this is the case with certain texts or features, such as ‘low-tar’, ‘light’, ‘ultra-light’, ‘mild’, ‘natural’, ‘organic’, ‘without additives’, ‘without flavours’, ‘slim’, names, pictures, and figurative or other signs. Likewise, the size and appearance of individual cigarettes can mislead consumers by creating the impression that they are less harmful. A recent study has also shown that smokers of slim cigarettes were more likely to believe that their own brand might be less harmful. This should be addressed.
2013/05/29
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 262 #

2012/0366(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
(2) ‘additive’ means substance contained in a tobacco product, its unit packet or any outside packaging with the exception of tobacco leaves and other natural or unprocessed parts of tobacco plants;deleted
2013/05/14
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 303 #

2012/0366(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 18
(18) ‘ingredient’ means an additive, tobacco (leaves and other natural, processed or unprocessed partsy substance used in the manufacture or preparation of a tobacco plants including expanded and reconstituted tobacco), as well as any substance present in a finished tobacco product roduct or of any constituent thereof (including paper, filter, inks, capsules and adhesives) and still present in the finished tobacco product;
2013/05/14
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 316 #

2012/0366(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 19
(19) ‘maximum level’ or ‘maximum yield’ means the maximum content or emission, including 0, of a substance in a tobacco product measured in grams;
2013/05/14
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 366 #

2012/0366(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 22 to adapt the maximum yields laid down in paragraph 1, taking into account scientific development and internationally agreed standards.
2013/05/14
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 386 #

2012/0366(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall notify the Commission of the maximum yields that they set for other emissions of cigarettes and for emissions of tobacco products other than cigarettes. Taking into account internationally agreed standards, where available, and based on scientific evidence and on the yields notified by Member States, the Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 22 to adopt and adapt maximum yields for other emissions of cigarettes and for emissions of tobacco products other than cigarettes that increase in an appreciable manner the toxic or addictive effect of tobacco products beyond the threshold of toxicity and addictiveness stemming from the yields of tar, nicotine and carbon monoxide fixed in paragraph 1.
2013/05/14
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 575 #

2012/0366(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 10
10. Tobacco products other than cigarettes, roll-your-own tobacco and smokeless tobacco products shall be exempted from the prohibitions laid down in paragraphs 1 and 5. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 22 to withdraw this exemption if there is a substantial change of circumstances as established in a Commission report.
2013/05/14
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 617 #

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 633 #

2012/0366(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 4 – point b
(b) to define the position, format, layout and design of the health warnings laid down in this Article, including their font type and background colour.deleted
2013/05/14
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 672 #

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 688 #

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 711 #

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 745 #

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 788 #

2012/0366(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 5
5. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 22, to withdraw the exemption laid down in paragraph 1 if there is a substantial change of circumstances as established in a Commission report.
2013/05/21
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 822 #

2012/0366(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point b
(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;
2013/05/21
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 829 #

2012/0366(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) refers to flavour, taste, any flavourings or other additives or the absence thereof;deleted
2013/05/21
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 833 #

2012/0366(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) in the case of tobacco for oral use, resembles a food product.
2013/05/21
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 837 #

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 diame. The provision to consumers of factual information on the product may not be prohibited. Trade marks registered prior to the dater of less than 7.5 mm shall be deemed to be misleadingn which this Directive enters into force may not be prohibited.
2013/05/21
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 863 #

2012/0366(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 13
Article 13 Appearance and content of unit packets 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. 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. 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. 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.deleted
2013/05/21
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1002 #

2012/0366(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 9 – introductory part
9. TWith due regard for current practices, technologies and commercial arrangements, as well as for international standards governing the tracking, tracing and authentication of consumer products and the requirements relating thereto that are set out in the WTO Protocol to Eliminate Elicit Trade in Tobacco Products, the Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 22 to:
2013/05/14
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1006 #

2012/0366(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 9 – point b
(b) to define the technical standards to ensure that the systems used for the unique identifiers and the related functions are fully compatible with each other across the Union and in line with international standards.
2013/05/14
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1008 #

2012/0366(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 9 – point c
(c) to define the technical standards for the security feature and their possible rotation and to adapt them to scientific, market and technical development.deleted
2013/05/14
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1117 #

2012/0366(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – title
Notification of novel tobacco products and granting of pre-marketing authorisation for reduced-risk tobacco products
2013/05/14
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1136 #

2012/0366(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall require that manufacturers and importers of tobacco products inform their competent authorities of any new or updated information referred to in point (a) to (c) of paragraph 1. Member States shall be entitled to require tobacco manufacturers or importers to carry out additional tests or submit additional information. Member States shall make available to the Commission all information received pursuant to this Article. In connection with the placing on the market of reduced-risk tobacco products, Member States shall be entitled to introduce an authorisation system and charge a proportionate fee. Member States shall be entitled to lay down specific rules for reduced-risk products governing consumer information, packaging and labelling, ingredients and emissions, as well as the methods used to measure tar, nicotine and carbon monoxide, which may differ from the requirements of this Directive. Member States shall notify those rules to the Commission.
2013/05/14
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1141 #

2012/0366(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 3
3. Novel and reduced-risk tobacco products placed on the market shall respect the requirements set out in this Directive. Reduced-risk tobacco products shall be covered by special provisions laid down by Member States under paragraph 2. The provisions applicable depend on whether the products fall under the definition of smokeless tobacco product in point (29) of Article 2 or tobacco for smoking in point (33) of Article 2.
2013/05/14
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1146 #

2012/0366(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 18
Article 18 Nicotine-containing products 1. The following nicotine-containing products may only be placed on the market if they were authorised pursuant to Directive 2001/83/EC: (a) products with a nicotine level exceeding 2 mg per unit, or (b) products with a nicotine concentration exceeding 4 mg per ml or (c) products whose intended use results in a mean maximum peak plasma concentration exceeding 4 ng of nicotine per ml. 2. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 22 to update the nicotine quantities set out in paragraph 1 taking into account scientific developments and marketing authorisations granted to nicotine- containing products pursuant to Directive 2001/83/EC. 3. Each unit packet and any outside packaging of nicotine-containing products below the thresholds set out in paragraph 1 shall carry the following health warning: This product contains nicotine and can damage your health. 4. The health warning referred to in paragraph 3 shall comply with the requirements specified in Article 10(4). In addition, it shall: (a) be printed on the two largest surfaces of the unit packet and any outside packaging; (b) cover 30 % of the external area of the corresponding surface of the unit packet and any outside packaging. That proportion shall be increased to 32 % for Member States with two official languages and 35 % for Member States with three official languages. 5. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 22 to adapt the requirements in paragraphs 3 and 4 taking into account scientific and market developments and to adopt and adapt the position, format, layout, design and rotation of the health warnings.deleted
2013/05/14
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1273 #

2012/0366(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 22 – paragraph 2
2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Articles 3(2), 3(3), 4(3), 4(4), 6(3), 6(9), 6(10), 8(4), 9(3), 10(5), 11(3), 13(3), 13(4), 14(9), 18(2) and 18(5) shall be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminate period of timehree years from [Office of Publications: please insert the date of the entry into force of this Directive]. the date of the entry into force of this Directive]..
2013/05/14
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 98 #

2012/0297(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 24
(24) The new provisions should alsoonly apply to projects for which the request for development consent is introduced before the time-limit for transposition but for which the environmental impact assessment has not been concluded before that dateenvironmental impact assessment has not started yet at the date of transposition of Directive 2011/92/EU.
2013/05/29
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 107 #

2012/0297(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 1 – point a
- the execution of construction orand of the related demolition works, or of other installations or schemes,
2013/05/29
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 228 #

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 month90 days 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 further 3 monthmaximum 90 days; 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 and inform the Commission about the entity and causes of the delay.
2013/05/29
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 240 #

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, alternativesn outline of reasonable alternatives relevant and specific 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 251 #

2012/0297(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 5
Directive 2011/92/EU
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
2. TIf the developer so requests before submitting an application for development consent, 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 ofshall provide guidance on the information to be included by the developer in the environmental report, in accordance with paragraph 1 of this Article. In particular, the competent authority shall determineconsider:
2013/05/29
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 266 #

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 binding timeframes for their duration;
2013/05/29
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 271 #

2012/0297(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 5
Directive 2011/92/EU
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d
(d) reasonable alternatives relevant to the proposed project and its specific characteristics;deleted
2013/05/29
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 279 #

2012/0297(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 5
Directive 2011/92/EU
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point e
(e) the environmental features referred to in Article 3 likely to be significantly affecdeleted;
2013/05/29
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 282 #

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 290 #

2012/0297(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 5
Directive 2011/92/EU
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
The competent authority may also seek assistance from accredited and technically competent experts referred to in paragraph 3 of this Article. Subsequent requests to the developer for additional information may only be made if these are justified by new circumstances and duly explained by the competent authority.
2013/05/29
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 303 #

2012/0297(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 5
Directive 2011/92/EU
Article 5 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) the developer shall ensure that the environmental report is prepared by accredited and technically competent experts or
2013/05/29
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 308 #

2012/0297(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 5
Directive 2011/92/EU
Article 5 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) the competent authority shall ensure that the environmental report is verified by accredited and technically competent experts and/or committees of national experts.
2013/05/29
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 341 #

2012/0297(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 6 – point a
Directive 2011/92/EU
Article 6 – paragraph 6 – introductory part
Reasonable time-frames for the different phases shall be provided, allowing sufficient timeMember States shall establish binding time-frames for the different phases:
2013/05/29
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 378 #

2012/0297(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 8
Directive 2011/92/EU
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
If the competent authority decides to grant development consent, it shall ensure that the development consent includesconsider whether measures to monitor the significant adverse environmental effects should be included in the development consent, in order to assess the implementation and the expected effectiveness of mitigation and compensation measures, and to identify any unforeseeable adverse effects during the phases of construction, management, demolition, and post-closure.
2013/05/29
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 384 #

2012/0297(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 8
Directive 2011/92/EU
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
The type of parameters to be monitored and the duration of the monitoring shall be consistent with prescriptions resulting from other Union legislation and shall be proportionate to the nature, location and size of the proposed project and the significance of its environmental effects.
2013/05/29
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 388 #

2012/0297(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 8
Directive 2011/92/EU
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 4
Existing mMonitoring arrangements resulting from other Union legislation mayshall be used if appropriate.
2013/05/29
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 396 #

2012/0297(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 8
Directive 2011/92/EU
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
3. When all necessary information gathered pursuant to Articles 5, 6 and 7 has been provided to the competent authority, including, where relevant, specific assessments required under other Union legislation, and the consultations referred to in Articles 6 and 7 have been completed, the competent authority shall conclude its environmental impact assessment of the project within three month90 days.
2013/05/29
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 402 #

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 further 3 months;90 days and inform the Commission about the entity and the causes of the delay, 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 449 #

2012/0297(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 3
Projects for which the request for development consent was introduced beforeafter the date referred to in the first subparagraph of Article 2(1) and for which the environmental impact assessment has not been concluded before that date shall be subject to the obligations referred to in Articles 3 to 11 of Directive 2011/92/EU as amended by this Directive.
2013/05/29
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 576 #

2012/0297(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex – point 2
Directive 2011/92/EU
Annex IV – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – point e
(e) the cumulation of effects with other projects and activities;deleted
2013/05/29
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 291 #

2012/0266(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
1. Where no harmonised standards exist or where relevant harmonised standards are not sufficient, the Commission shall be empowered to adopt common technical specifications (CTS) in respect of the general safety and performance requirements set out in Annex I, the technical documentation set out in Annex II or the clinical evaluation and post- market clinical follow-up set out in Annex XIII. The CTS shall be adopted by means of implementing acts in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 88(3).
2013/05/14
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 564 #

2012/0266(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 44
[...]deleted
2013/05/14
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 758 #

2012/0266(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 97 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) Article 25(2) and (3) and Article 45(4) shall apply from [18 months after date of application referred to in paragraph 2] provided that the relevant electronic system has been validated and in operation;
2013/05/14
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 777 #

2012/0266(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part II – point 9 – point 9.2
9.2. Devices that are composed of substances or combination of substances intended to be ingested, inhaled or administered rectally or vaginally and that are absorbed by or dispersed in the human body shall comply, by analogy, with the relevant requirements laid down in Annex I to Directive 2001/83/EC.deleted
2013/05/14
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 857 #

2012/0266(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex 7 – part III – point 6 – point 6.9
6.9. Rule 21 Devices that are composed of substances or combination of substances intended to be ingested, inhaled or administered rectally or vaginally and that are absorbed by or dispersed in the human body are in class III.deleted
2013/05/14
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 861 #

2012/0266(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex 8 – point 3 – point 3.3 – point a
(a) The notified body shall audit the quality management system to determine whether it meets the requirements referred to in Section 3.2. Unless duly substantiated, iIt shall presume that quality management systems which satisfy the relevant harmonised standards or CTS conform to the requirements covered by the standards or CTSreferred to in Section 3.2.
2013/05/14
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 49 #

2012/0191(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 1
Regulation (EU) No 510/2011
Article 1– paragraph 2
2. From 2020, this Regulation sets a target of 147 g CO2/km for the average emissions of new light commercial vehicles registered in the Union as measured in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 and its implementing measures, and innovative technologies, Annex III and XII to Regulation (EC) No 692/2008, UN/ECE R83-06 and UN/ECE R101, as applicable on the date of entry into force of this Regulation.
2013/02/28
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 62 #

2012/0191(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 2 a (new)
Regulation (EU) No 510/2011
Article 5
(2a) Article 5 is replaced by the following: "Article 5 Super-credits In calculating the average specific emissions of CO2, each new light commercial vehicle with specific emissions of CO2 of less than 50 g CO2 /km or 50% of the value given by its specific emission target shall be counted as: — 3,5 light commercial vehicles in 2014, — 3,5 light commercial vehicles in 2015, — 2,5 light commercial vehicles in 2016, — 2 light commercial vehicles from 2017."
2013/02/28
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 72 #

2012/0191(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 3 a (new)
Regulation (EU) No 510/2011
Article 12 – paragraph 1
(3a) Article 12, paragraph (1) is replaced by the following: "1. Upon application by a supplier or a manufacturer, CO2 savings achieved through the use of innovative technologies or a combination of innovative technologies ("innovative technology package") shall be considered. The total contribution of those technologies to reducing the specific emissions target of a manufacturer may be up to 7 g CO2/km."
2013/02/28
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 73 #

2012/0191(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 3 b (new)
Regulation (EU) No 510/2011
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
(3 b) Article 12(2), the introductory part is replaced by the following: "The Commission shall adopt detailed provisions for a procedure to approve such innovative technologies or the innovative technology package by 31 December 2013. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 14(2) of this Regulation. Those detailed provisions shall be in accordance with the provisions established by Article 12(2) of Regulation (EC) No 443/2009, and be based on the following criteria for innovative technologies:"
2013/02/28
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 79 #

2012/0191(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 4 – point a
Regulation (EU) No 510/2011
Article 13 – paragraph 1
By 31 December 20142017 at the earliest, the Commission shall review the specific emissions targets, modalities and other aspects of this Regulation in order to establish the CO2 emission targets for new light commercial vehicles for the period beyond 2020 and not before the new test cycle and test procedures are fully defined, implemented and the first results assessed.
2013/02/28
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 5 #

2011/2148(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
3. Reaffirms the importance of GMES, the Earth observation system which can provide easily accessible information at the global level, acquiring and analysing information and extracting precise and useful data for those involved in environmental monitoring and civil protection following earthquakes, tsunamis or environmental disasters; observes that, in light of the ‘Europe 2020’ objectives, GMES is an essential resource in combating climate change at the global level;
2011/10/06
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 11 #

2011/2148(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Stresses the importance of the GMES programme and its potential contribution to achievement of the 'Europe 2020' objectives by indicating how to combat climate change and providing background information on the green economy and investment in technology and infrastructures;
2011/10/06
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 12 #

2011/2148(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Acknowledges the current utilisation of the GMES emergency management programme in practice, particularly in response to floods or humanitarian disasters;
2011/10/06
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 13 #

2011/2148(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 c (new)
3c. Stresses that the GMES programme is not only infrastructural in nature but also targeted at environmental protection and safety systems; these are the priorities of the European Union and all Member States strongly committed to environmental policy;
2011/10/06
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 15 #

2011/2148(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
4. Recalls that the Commission’s proposed Financial Framework for the period 2014 - 2020 excludes funding for the GMES programme completely, and asks the Member States to continue to cover the costs of the launch and annual maintenance of the programme; considers that this would lead to a potential temporary suspension of the programme itself, an interruption in data provision as a result, and a dependence on non-European space infrastructure;
2011/10/06
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 20 #

2011/2148(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
5. Underlines that the costs relating to GMES are already covered until 2013, totalling EUR 3 billion (approximately EUR 2.3 billion for the satellites and EUR 700 million for related services) and that it is estimated that the programme’s operational maintenance costs for the period 2014 - 2020 will average EUR 850 million per year;
2011/10/06
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 25 #

2011/2148(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
6. Considers that the adequate use of space programmes would lead to significant savings for the sectors involved, especially EU environment policy;
2011/10/06
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 29 #

2011/2148(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Acknowledges the social benefits to users of GMES services, for whom continuity and sustainability are of the essence if they are to derive maximum advantage from the observation infrastructures offered by the programme;
2011/10/06
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 33 #

2011/2148(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Reiterates that inclusion of GMES funding in the 2014 - 2020 multiannual financial framework would save wasting investment to date in the seventh framework programme of research in the field of services and information.
2011/10/06
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 78 #

2011/2072(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Calls on the Commission to review the relevant legislation with a view to introducing a ban on offshore exploration and drilling in waters less than 80 kilometres away from marine national parks and nature reserves;
2011/05/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 79 #

2011/2072(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13b. Calls on the Commission to take due account, when assessing the impact of offshore projects, of the adverse impact that offshore hydrocarbon activities have on tourism in the areas affected;
2011/05/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 23 #

2011/2056(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Highlights that the growth of the world population, the rise in consumption and targets for EU economic growth, make the decoupling of growth from raw material use even more essential; insists therefore that reduction targets should be set to stabilise material use and proposes an annual material EU efficiency target of 3%;
2011/05/30
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 3 #

2011/2012(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 a (new)
- having regard to the Commission Communication ‘A Roadmap for moving to a competitive low carbon economy in 2050’(COM(2011)0112),
2011/03/31
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 5 #

2011/2012(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 b (new)
- having regard to the Commission Communication "A Roadmap for moving to a competitive low carbon economy by 2050"(COM(2011)0112), and the statement that “The EU already has legislation in place that ensures a 20% cut in greenhouse gas emissions by 2020 compared with 1990 levels. It maintains its conditional offer of a 30% reduction, provided there are comparable reductions by other developed countries and appropriate contributions from developing countries.”
2011/03/31
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 6 #

2011/2012(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 b (new)
- having regard to the Commission Communication on Energy Efficiency Plan 2011(COM(2011)0109),
2011/03/31
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 8 #

2011/2012(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 a (new)
- having regard to Council Conclusions of June 2010 agreeing that the Commission should “conduct more detailed analysis on the policy options and costs and benefits, including at Member State level, as appropriate."
2011/03/31
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 15 #

2011/2012(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital A
A. whereas the EU's climate objective is to limit climate change to 2°C above the pre- industrial level; whereas the climate package adopted in December 2008 represents a first step towards ensuring EU action in line with this objective; whereas countries representing some 80% of global emissions have pledged to reduce emissions, although the Parties to the UNFCCC acknowledged in Cancun that current pledges are insufficient to meet the 2°C objective,. Taking into account that the Cancun conference did not reach a global agreement to turn these pledges into legally binding targets and the European Union is still the only large economic community having adopted unilateral emissions reduction targets.
2011/03/31
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 16 #

2011/2012(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital A
A. whereas the EU's and global climate objective is to limit climate change to 2°C above the pre- industrial level; whereas the climate package adopted in December 2008 represents a first step towards ensuring EU action in line with this objective; whereas countries representing some 80% of global emissions have pledged to reduce emissions, although the Parties to the UNFCCC acknowledged in Cancun that current pledges are insufficient to meet the 2°C objective,
2011/03/31
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 24 #

2011/2012(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital B
B. whereas, according to the European Environmental Agency, in 2009 the EU's greenhouse gas emissions were 17.3% lower than in 1990; however stresses that this includes the effect of the economic crisis,
2011/03/31
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 25 #

2011/2012(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital B
B. whereas, according to the European Environmental Agency, in 2009 the EU's greenhouse gas emissions were 17.3% lower than in 1990, due to the effects of the economic crisis.
2011/03/31
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 27 #

2011/2012(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas the International Energy Agency has estimated that the EU's share of the global emissions was 13% in 2010 and will be 9% in 2030,
2011/03/31
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 28 #

2011/2012(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital B b (new)
Bb. whereas action by the EU alone will not be enough to combat climate change,
2011/03/31
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 33 #

2011/2012(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital D
D. whereas, due to the economic crisis, emissions fromthe production and investment ability of sectors in the EU emissions trading system (ETS) as well as their emissions have been considerably lower than projected, and below the level of initial allocation,
2011/03/31
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 35 #

2011/2012(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital D
D. whereas, due to the economic crisis, emissions from sectors in the EU emissions trading system (ETS) have been considerably lower than projected, and below the level of initial allocation, but also the investment ability of these sectors has been reduced at the same time.
2011/03/31
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 43 #

2011/2012(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas the general objective of the Emissions Trading Directive (2003/87/EC) is to promote reductions of greenhouse gas emissions in a cost- effective and economically efficient manner in order to combat climate change,
2011/03/31
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 45 #

2011/2012(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital E
E. whereas the temporary lower carbon price will have a significantn impact on investment decisions and will reduce the revenues from auctioning allowances for financing climate action in the EU and in developing countries,
2011/03/31
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 47 #

2011/2012(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital E
E. whereas the lower carbon price willould have a significant impact on investment decisions and will reduce the revenues from auctioning allowances for financing climate action in the EU and in developing countries, so the impact will have to be closely examined;
2011/03/31
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 51 #

2011/2012(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Ea. considering that the main purpose of the climate and energy package is that of reducing emission in the most cost effective way.
2011/03/31
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 57 #

2011/2012(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital F
F. whereas, according to the Commission, stepping up effort to 30% while the other countries retain their low pledges would have a limited incremental impact on the EU's energy intensive industry, as long as the adequate energy efficiency measures are deployed and the special measures for industry stay in place, where needed.
2011/03/31
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 61 #

2011/2012(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital F d (new)
Fd. whereas the European Union’s credibility would be enhanced if an intermediate step was first taken and, at the same time, legislation was adopted that mapped out the specific path to be followed if the international situation further improved;
2011/03/31
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 64 #

2011/2012(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas in the absence of a global agreement assuring a level playing field, European industry would be still exposed to unfair competition.
2011/03/31
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 65 #

2011/2012(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
F a. whereas without a global agreement and the cooperation of major CO2 producers (USA, China, India) the EU cannot succeed in having any influence at all on the climate changes currently occurring;
2011/03/31
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 74 #

2011/2012(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
1. WelcomesNotes that the Commission Communication demonstratingconcludes that stepping up to a 30% target is technically feasible and economically affordable; when the conditions are right,
2011/03/31
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 79 #

2011/2012(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. notes however that the Roadmap for moving to a competitive low carbon economy in 2050 does not suggest to set new 2020 targets and on the contrary states that " the priority remains to achieve all the targets already set for 2020".
2011/03/31
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 80 #

2011/2012(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Calls on the Commission, in collaboration with the Council, to use every means possible to achieve a global agreement;
2011/03/31
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 82 #

2011/2012(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Welcomes the Commission Communication on the 2050 Roadmap setting long-term targets reconfirming the EU objective of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 80-95% by 2050 in order to keep climate change below 2°C.
2011/03/31
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 86 #

2011/2012(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
2. Calls for the Commission based on Communication on the 2050 Roadmap to come forward with proposals to move to a 3025% greenhouse gas reduction target for 2020 as soon as possible, and at the latest by the end of 2011nd implementation a long-term strategy up to 2050 for gas reduction target and a coherent targets for 2020 as soon as possible;
2011/03/31
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 97 #

2011/2012(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Confirms that if the conditions agreed upon by the European Council are met, the EU will consider all possible options that can help to reach 25% target for 2020 in a cost-effective way.
2011/03/31
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 99 #

2011/2012(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Calls on the Commission in this regard to work towards a structural overhaul of EU climate diplomacy which, through the involvement of the new European External Action Service and the High Representative, should seek to present a clearer EU profile on climate policy, bringing a new dynamic to the international climate negotiations and encouraging partners throughout the world to also introduce binding reductions in emissions;
2011/03/31
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 100 #

2011/2012(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Points out that the EU’s main priority should be to convince other partners in the world of the merits of making their own commitments on reductions that may even exceed those set out in the Copenhagen Agreement;
2011/03/31
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 106 #

2011/2012(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
4. Recalls that, according to IPCC 4AR, ,to have a 50% chance of limiting climate change to 2°C industrialised countries need to reduce their emissions by 25-40% by 2020; points out that the EU's current target is not in line with its 2°C objective; ; in accordance with the findings of the IPCC in its Fourth Assessment Report and more recent studies, developed countries as a group should reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by 25 to 40% below 1990 levels by 2020 while developing countries as a group should achieve a substantial deviation below the currently predicted emissions growth rate, in the order of 15 to 30% by 2020;1 __________________ 1 Environment Council Conclusions of 14 March 2011.
2011/03/31
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 115 #

2011/2012(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. Notes that the European Council in February 2011 has recognised that further reductions in the range of 80-95% by 2050 as compared to 1990 are necessary; points out that a linear trajectory between 2009 and 2050 would result in a 2020 target in the range of 34-38% as compared to 1990;in the context of necessary reductions according to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change by developed countries as a group.1 __________________ 1 Roadmap 2050,p. 13
2011/03/31
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 118 #

2011/2012(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Recognizes that a cost - effective approach to long - term targets foresees a non - linear pathway with a 25% target in 2020, a 40% target in 2030, a 60% target in 2040 to a 80% target in 2050.1 __________________ 1 Roadmap 2050
2011/03/31
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 119 #

2011/2012(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Notes that the European Council is not in favour of stepping up to a 30% reduction target without the participation of developed countries and other major emitters of greenhouse gases in an ambitious international agreement on climate change;
2011/03/31
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 120 #

2011/2012(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Recalls that in the Roadmap for moving to a competitive low carbon economy in 2050 the Commission indicates that progress an a global scale is the only way to solve the problem of climate change, and the EU must continue to engage its partners.1 __________________ 1 COM(2011)0112, p. 13
2011/03/31
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 126 #

2011/2012(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
6. Reiterates that cumulative emissions are decisive for the climate system; notes that even with a pathway of 30% reductions in 2020, 55% in 2030, 75% in 2040 and 90% in 2050 the EU would still be responsible for approximately double its per capita share ofn the global 2°C compatible carbon budget, and that delaying emissions reductionslevel. The EU per capita share must however be considered inc reases the cumulative share significantly;lation to per capita shares in a global context.
2011/05/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 129 #

2011/2012(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Recalls that the EU with little more than 10% of global emissions will not be able to tackle climate change on its own.
2011/05/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 132 #

2011/2012(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses that delaying global and European climate action would result in higher costs for achieving the 2050 target due to stranded investment in high-carbon capital stock and slower technological learning;
2011/05/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 137 #

2011/2012(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Notes that we have to take in consideration the different economic assessment in different Member States and sectors; recognizes that a too fast acceleration in emission reduction would lead to a lock - in of more efficient but still carbon intensive technologies.
2011/05/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 141 #

2011/2012(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
8. Points out that, according to the 2010 Commission analysis, the surplus of allowances in the ETS will correspond to aroundcould be up to 2.4 billion banked allowances and unused international credits in 2020;
2011/05/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 142 #

2011/2012(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
8. Points out that, according to the Commission analysis, the surplus of allowances in the ETS willdue mainly to the economic crisis could correspond to around 2.4 billion banked allowances and unused international credits in 2020;
2011/05/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 143 #

2011/2012(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
8. Points out that, according to the Commission analysis, the surplus of allowances in the ETS due mainly to the economic crisis will correspond to around 2.4 billion banked allowances and unused international credits in 2020;
2011/05/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 149 #

2011/2012(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
9. Recognises that the fuel switching towards cleaner fuels and private investment in green technologies depends heavinot only on the price signal delivered by the carbon market, and concludess demonstrated by the refore that, under the current 20% target, the ETS will have a very limited role in driving emission reductions and deployment of low- emission technologies in the sectors it covers;cent experience in third countries which do not have a market mechanism to trade emission allowances.
2011/05/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 158 #

2011/2012(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
10. Notes that, due to the surplus and low carbon price, the auction of allowances will alsomight not mobilise resources for climate investments as expected;
2011/05/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 159 #

2011/2012(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
10. Notes that, due to the scurplus andrent low carbon price, resulting from the recession , the auction of allowances willmight also not mobilise resources for climate investments as expected;
2011/05/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 164 #

2011/2012(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
emission reduction targets, European business calls on EU institutions to work towards a stable investment environment for European companies. The pragmatic sectoral, bottom-up 10a. Considering that at international level individual countries have not yet shown a preference for a target based approach but are making concrete efforts in investing in cleand technology-based approach toies instead. Or. en (Rather than focusing the EU climate and energy challenges pursued for example inpolicy discussion on new numerical comprehensive low-carbon strategy for Europe in 2020 and beyond which will provide a China is an approach from which the EU could learn.)
2011/05/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 172 #

2011/2012(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
11. Recalls that the Roadmap for moving to a competitive low carbon economy in 2050 confirms the EU's offer in the international negotiations to take on a 30% reduction target for 2020, if the conditions are right. Recalls that, according to the Commission analysis, stepping up to the 30% reduction target with 25% domestic effort now represents an increase of EUR 11 billion as compared to 2008 projections for the absolute costs of the climate and energy package in 2020; notes the Commission assessment that this will raise the carbon price in the EU ETS to some EUR 30/tonne of CO2, i.e. similar to the level estimated necessary for the 20% reduction target in 2008;
2011/05/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 176 #

2011/2012(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Recognises that the economic crises has reduced the ability of the EU economy to invest in low carbon technologies;
2011/05/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 185 #

2011/2012(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Notes that the Commission Communication of May 2010 is no longer valid because it does not take into account the last two years of events into the Member States and at global level.
2011/05/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 192 #

2011/2012(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
14. Notes the option of implementing the change in the ETS through cancelling allowances assigned for auctioning; considers however that all sectors should contribute;after that the 2020 target has been already set in the broad political compromise of the revised ETS Directive undermines the credibility and predictability of the legal framework, which is crucial to ensure long term investments in low carbon technologies. Also notes that such option would require an amendment, through co-decision, of the Emission Trading Directive (Directive2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 October 2003 establishing a scheme for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading within the Community amended by Directive 2009/29/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2009 amending Directive 2003/87/EC) so as to improve and extend the greenhouse gas emission allowance trading scheme of the Community.
2011/05/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 196 #

2011/2012(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14 a. Considers for encouraging investments in new technologies by the private sector, it is essential to maintain the stability of the legal and economic framework where industries shall operate. A disruption in the current framework would generate uncertainties in the decision-making process and also negatively affect possible investments in this sector.
2011/05/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 216 #

2011/2012(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
16. Deplores the lack of measures to capture the negative-cost greenhouse gas reduction potential in energy and resource efficiency where achievable; calls for strict application of the least lifecycle cost principle in implementing measures under the Eco- design Directive and for the Commission to review the methodology to consider alignment to a ‘top-runner’ approach;
2011/05/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 239 #

2011/2012(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Takes into account that the Commission Communication on a Roadmap for moving towards a competitive low carbon economy in 2050 emphasises the need to safeguard the competitiveness of European industry (i.e. implement a cost-effective path to maximise benefits for EU manufacturing and to maximise benefits for EU).
2011/05/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 245 #

2011/2012(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 b (new)
18b. Calls the Commission in the framework of its actions to mitigate climate change, to develop fast action regulating strategies with a view to accelerate the phase-out of hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), and recover and destroy stratospheric ozone depleting GHGs in discarded products and equipment.
2011/04/01
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 246 #

2011/2012(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 c (new)
18c. Calls the Commission in the framework of its actions to mitigate climate change, to develop fast-action strategies with a view to reduce emissions of Black Carbon, giving priority to emissions that affect regions of snow and ice, including the Arctic
2011/04/01
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 247 #

2011/2012(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 d (new)
18d. Calls the Commission in the framework of its actions to mitigate climate change, to develop fast-action regulating strategies with a view to reduce pollutant gases that lead to formation of tropospheric (lower atmosphere) ozone, a significant GHG
2011/04/01
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 251 #

2011/2012(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Takes into account that the Commission Communication on a Roadmap for moving towards a competitive low carbon economy in 2050 emphasises the need to remain attentive to the risk of carbon leakage in order to ensure a level playing field.
2011/04/01
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 253 #

2011/2012(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 b (new)
18b. Takes into account that, as by Council Conclusions of 14 March 2011, Member States have reiterated the importance of ensuring the continuation of existing flexible mechanisms, while improving them, and establishing new sectoral or other scaled-up market-based mechanisms at the Durban Climate Conference in order to enhance the cost- effectiveness of, and to promote, mitigation actions while contributing to sustainable development.
2011/04/01
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 261 #

2011/2012(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Considers that the Commission Communication on a Roadmap for moving towards a competitive low carbon economy in 2050 emphasises that the development of sectoral policy options will have to go into greater depth on costs, trade-offs and uncertainties. 1 __________________ 1 Roadmap 2050 pag. 6
2011/04/01
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 262 #

2011/2012(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 b (new)
19b. Takes into account the need to carry out an in-depth analysis of the cumulative costs of climate objectives in terms of carbon prices, energy prices and expenditure for innovation and research.
2011/04/01
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 263 #

2011/2012(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 c (new)
19c. Following the public debt crisis as a consequence of the financial crisis that has hit Europe, Member States will have to reduce excess debt of 1/20 each year. This means that there will be less public funds for investments to promote innovation and growth.
2011/04/01
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 267 #

2011/2012(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
20. Considers that a move to a 30% climate target for 2020 would restoresetting long-term targets would give new emphasis to the incentives for innovation lost by the easing of the 20% target;
2011/04/01
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 275 #

2011/2012(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
21. Notes that European eco-industries employ approximately 3.4 million (FTE), which is ten times the figure for direct employment in the EU steel sector in 2007; points out that, according to recent studies, raising the EU climate target to 30% can foster up to 6 million additional jobs in Europe;deleted
2011/04/01
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 284 #

2011/2012(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Notes that in the EU analysis of options to reduce greenhouse gas emission, the case is not how to create more ‘green jobs’ by subsidising non- efficient (after carbon pricing is taken into consideration) installations for renewables but how to create ‘defendable jobs’ which will stand the competition test posed by the emerging global players; Where the relevant equipment for some renewable sources is increasingly manufactured in China and India, Europe should now invest more in energy efficiency which will strengthen local economies by supporting local jobs that cannot leak to third countries with lower cost of production
2011/04/01
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 285 #

2011/2012(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Concurs with the European Commission’s Roadmap for a low carbon economy by 2050 where it states that ‘the creation and preservation of jobs will depend on the EU's ability to lead in terms of the development of new low carbon technologies through increased education, training, programmes to foster acceptability of new technologies, R&D and entrepreneurship, as well as favourable economic framework conditions for investments’
2011/04/01
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 286 #

2011/2012(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 b (new)
21b. Notes the lack of a thorough assessment of the impacts on employment caused by the low carbon transition which would primarily entail a shift of jobs across sectors, and that there is a need to better identify ‘winners’ and ‘losers’ of such transition.
2011/04/01
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 301 #

2011/2012(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
25. Emphasises that the co-benefits of emissions reductions only occurccur most of all for emissions reductions achieved inside the EU and where there is a strong emphasis in the short and medium term on increased energy efficiency investment; and fuel switching towards cleaner fuels.
2011/04/01
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 314 #

2011/2012(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
26. Concludes that stepping up to a 30% target has more benefits than costs for EU citizens and a domestic achievement of the reduction targets would bring the highest overall benefitonly in case of a global agreement; while setting long-term targets and additional policies like energy efficiency measures will allow achieving the long-term target coherent with the 2°C objective;
2011/04/01
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 332 #

2011/2012(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27a. Notes that the Commission has fully acknowledged that the best protection against the risk of carbon leakage would be effective global action. 1 __________________ 1 COM(2011)0112, p. 9
2011/04/01
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 333 #

2011/2012(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 b (new)
27b. Notes that the Commission has fully acknowledged that there is a need to remain vigilant in order to maintain a strong industrial base in Europe.1 __________________ 1 COM(2011)0112, p. 9
2011/04/01
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 353 #

2011/2012(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
30. Concurs with the Commission analysis that border adjustment measures or including imports in the ETS would need to be combined with full auctioning to the sectors concerned; considers that such a system could be envisaged especially for some standardised commodities, such as steel or cement, and electricity;.
2011/04/01
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 361 #

2011/2012(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 a (new)
31a. Stresses that over-ambitious EU targets without commensurate international collaboration may harm the competitivess of EU industry and lead to carbon leakage across EU borders;
2011/04/01
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 25 #

2011/0409(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
(1) The internal market comprises an area without internal frontiers in which the free movement of goods, persons, services and capital must be ensured. To that end a comprehensive Union type-approval system for motor vehicles is in place. The technical requirements for the type- approval of motor vehicles and their exhaust systems with regard to permissible sound levels should be harmonised to avoid the adoption of requirements that differ from one Member State to another and to ensure the proper functioning of the internal market while, at the same time, providing for a high level of environmental protection and public safety. The Commission should also undertake an impact assessment regarding the labelling conditions applicable to air and noise pollution levels. This impact assessment should take into consideration the different types of vehicles covered by this Regulation (including electric vehicles) as well as the effect that such labelling could have on the car industry. In fact, while such labelling could be considered a useful tool for raising awareness among consumers and protecting their rights as regards transparency prior to the purchase of a vehicle, it could seriously and adversely affect the car industry on cost grounds. The impact assessment should therefore evaluate the cost- effectiveness of this tool.
2012/06/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 28 #

2011/0409(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
(6) This Regulation should therefore introduce a different method in relation to the compulsory one of Directive 70/157/EEC. That method should be based on the method published by the UNECE Working Party on Noise (GRB) in 2007 which incorporated a 2007 version of the standard ISO 362. The results of monitoring of both the old and the new test methods were submitted to the Commission. Furthermore, in order to overcome the shortcomings inherent in the previous test method, the Commission should, within 24 months of the entry into force of this Regulation, submit an impact assessment to the European Parliament and to the Council on the effective contribution of tyre rolling equipment in reducing the noise level of vehicles, focussing on the road surface impact, and the research needs in this specific field, in view of adopting a new European test method which also takes into account road surface behaviour.
2012/06/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 32 #

2011/0409(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
(8) This Regulation should also further reduce noise limits. It should take account of Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009 concerning type-approval requirements for the general safety of motor vehicles, their trailers and systems, components and separate technical units intended therefor , which introduced new stricter noise requirements for motor vehicle tyres and which underlined the need for a coherent and comprehensive approach to addressing the problem of road noise, including taking into account the contribution of "silent" road surfaces and noise reducing materials in mitigating the road traffic sound level. This horizontal approach will more efficiently reduce the overall road traffic noise compared to a sectoral and vertical approach. Studies highlighting the annoyance and health effects from road traffic noise, and the associated costs and benefits should also be heeded.
2012/06/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 33 #

2011/0409(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8a (new)
(8a) The Commission should publish "silent" road guidelines, addressed to road authorities in order to provide them with a useful tool to comply with requirements for more sustainable road infrastructure.
2012/06/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 41 #

2011/0409(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
(10) The environmental benefits expected from hybrid electric and pure electric road transport vehicles have resulted in a substantial reduction of the noise emitted by such vehicles. This has resulted in the removal of an important source of audible signal that is used by blind and low vision pedestrians and cyclists, amongst other road users, to become aware of the approach, presence or departure of these vehicles. For that purpose, industry is developing acoustic systems to compensate for this lack of audible signal in electric and hybrid electric vehicles. The performance of approaching vehicle audible systems fitted to vehicles should be harmonised. The fitting of such systems should however, remain an option at the discretion of vehicle manufacturers. The adequate audibility of electric cars should be assured by a minimum noise level - not only with regard to public health and road safety but also with respect to particularly vulnerable groups such as pedestrians and people with disabilities.
2012/06/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 46 #

2011/0409(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1
This Regulation shall apply to vehicles of categories M1, M2, M3, N1, N2 and N3, as defined in Annex II to Directive 2007/46/EC and to the systems, components and separate technical units designed and constructed for such vehicles. Vehicles produced in small series in accordance with section 1 of Part A of Annex XII to Directive 2007/46/EC must comply with all parts of this Regulation, except Article 8 and Article 9.
2012/06/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 48 #

2011/0409(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2
(2) ‘vehicle type’ means a set of vehicles as defined in Annex II Part B to Directive 2007/46/EC. : (i) for vehicles, tested in accordance with Annex II, paragraph 4.1.2.1, a set of vehicles as defined in Annex II Part B to Directive 2007/46/EC; (ii) for vehicles, tested in accordance with Annex II, paragraph 4.1.2.2, a set of vehicles which do not essentially differ in such respects as: – the shape or materials of the bodywork (particularly the engine compartment and its soundproofing); – the type of engine (e.g. positive or compression ignition, two- or four-stroke, reciprocating or rotary piston), number and capacity of cylinders, type of injection system, arrangement of valves, rated engine speed (S), or the type of electric motor; – vehicles having the same type of engine and/or different overall gear ratios, may be regarded as vehicles of the same type. However, if the above differences provide for a different test method, these differences are to be considered as a change of type.
2012/06/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 53 #

2011/0409(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c (new)
c) if the manufacturer is an independent small volume car manufacturer within the meaning of paragraph 1 to 3 of Article 11 of Regulation (EC) No 443/2009 setting emission performance standards for new passenger cars as part of the Community's integrated approach to reduce CO2 emissions from light-duty vehicles1, and tests with an approved testing facility the static noise value of vehicles to allow for in use testing. The manufacturer shall also submit a report to the Commission setting out measures it has taken or plans to take to reduce noise emissions, in line with its reduction potential and consistent with the characteristics of the market segments concerned. _______________ 1 OJ L 140, 5.6.2009, p. 1.
2012/06/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 55 #

2011/0409(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 b (new)
Article 4b Monitoring Member States shall, in accordance with Regulation EC (No) 765/2008, of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 July 2008 setting out the requirements for accreditation and market surveillance relating to the marketing of products and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 339/931, guarantee effective monitoring of their market. They shall carry out appropriate checks on the characteristics of products on an adequate scale, in accordance with the principles set out in Article 19(1) of Regulation 765/2008. _______________ 1 OJ L 218, 13.8.2008, p. 30.
2012/06/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 57 #

2011/0409(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph - 1 (new)
-1. The testing conditions laid down in Annex II should take into account typical on-road driving conditions and the testing requirements of other essential components of the vehicle, which have already been covered by applicable EU legislation, and in particular by Regulation (EC) No 661/2009.
2012/06/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 58 #

2011/0409(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6
The sound level measured in accordance with the provisions of Annex II shall not exceed the limits set out in Annex IIIand mathematically rounded to the nearest integer value shall not exceed the limits set out in Annex III. For special purpose vehicles under paragraph 5 of Annex II to Directive 2007/46/EC, the applicable limit values shall be increased by +3 dB(A). For vehicles produced in small series in accordance with section 1 of Part A of Annex XII to Directive 2007/46/EC, the application dates for phase 1 and phase 2 shall be postponed by two more years. The applicable limit values are increased by +1 dB(A) for phase 1.
2012/06/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 66 #

2011/0409(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Within three years fFollowing the date referred to in Annex III, third column, phase 1, to this Regulation, the Commission shall carry out a detailed study to asceromplete a review of the noise limits in Annex III. The review shall include an impact assessment which includes an overall assessment of the impact on the car industry and its in particular its dependent industries, takin whether the noise limits prove to be appropriate. On the basis of the conclusions of the studyg into account the influence of other regulations - such as those in the field of CO2 emissions reductions and safety - on the sound level of motor vehicles. On the basis of such a review and its impact assessment, the Commission may, whereshall, if appropriate, present proposals for amendment to this Regulatmake a proposal to amend this Regulation in a way that is as neutral as possible from the point of view of competition. The limit values referred to in Annex III, column 4 Phase 2, shall enter into force six years after confirmation of the impact assessment and completion of the review process of the Commission.
2012/06/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 70 #

2011/0409(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraphs 1 a and 1 b (new)
1a. Vehicles shall automatically meet the requirements of Annex X if the vehicle manufacturer submits to the type- approval authority technical documents showing the difference between the maximum and minimum engine speed of the vehicles at BB'17 ≤ 0,15 x S, for any test condition inside the ASEP control range defined in point 3.3. of Annex VIII with respect to the conditions set out in Annex II. 1b. Vehicles of category N1 are exempted from ASEP if one of the following conditions is met: (a) Engine capacity ≤ 660 ccm and power- to-mass ratio PMR calculated by using the maximum authorised vehicle mass ≤ 35; (b) Payload ≥ 850 kg and power-to-mass ratio PMR calculated by using the maximum authorised vehicle mass ≤ 40.
2012/06/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 72 #

2011/0409(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
2a. Vehicles of category N1 are exempted from ASEP if one of the following conditions is fulfilled: (a) The engine capacity is not exceeding 660 ccm and the power-to-mass ratio PMR calculated by using the maximum authorised vehicle mass is not exceeding 35; The payload is at least 850 kg and the power-to-mass ratio PMR calculated by using the maximum authorised vehicle mass is not exceeding 40;
2012/06/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 95 #

2011/0409(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 5.2.2. a (new)
5.2.2.a The limit values set forth in the table in Annex III apply with a reasonable tolerance margin during measurement.
2012/06/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 107 #

2011/0409(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II - point 3.2.2.
3.2.2. Tyre rolling sound emissions are laid down in Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 on the general safety of motor vehicles. The tyres to be used for the test shall be representative for the vehicle and shall be selected by the vehicle manufacturer and recorded in Appendix 3 to Annex I of this Regulation. They shall correspond to one of the tyre sizes designated for the vehicle as original equipment. The tyre is or will be commercially available on the market at the same time as the vehicle. 2/ The tyres shall be inflated to the pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer for the test mass of the vehicle. The tyres shall have at least legal tread depth.
2012/06/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 110 #

2011/0409(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 3.2.2. – footnote 2/
2/ Given that the tyre contribution for overall sound emission is significant, regard must be had for existing regulatory provisions concerning tyre/road sound emissions. Traction tyres, snow tyres and special-use tyres shall be excluded during type-approval- and conformity of production measurements at the request of the manufacturer in accordance with UNECE Rregulation No. 117 (OJ L 231, 29.8.2008, p. 19).
2012/06/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 125 #

2011/0409(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III
Annex III Limit values The sound level measured in accordance with the provisions of Annex II shall not exceed the following limits: Vehicle Description of vehicle Limit values expressed in dB(A) [decibels(A)] category category Limit values Limit values for Limit values for for Type- Type-approval registration, sale and approval of of new vehicle entry into service of new vehicle types new vehicles types Phase 1 valid Phase 2 valid Phase 3 valid from from from [7 years after [2 years after [5 years after publication] publication] publication] Off- Off- General road General General Off-road * road * * Vehicles used for the M carriage of passengers M1 no of seats < 9 70 71** 68 69** 68 69** no of seats < 9; M1 power to mass ratio > 71 71 69 69 69 69 150 kW/ton no of seats > 9; mass < 2 M2 72 72 70 70 70 70 tons no of seats > 9; 2 tons < M2 73 74 71 72 71 72 mass < 3.5 tons no of seats > 9; 3.5 tons < mass < 5 tons; M2 74 75 72 73 72 73 rated engine power < 150 kW no of seats > 9; 3.5 tons < mass < 5 tons; M2 76 78 74 76 74 76 rated engine power > 150 kW no of seats > 9; mass > 5 tons; M3 75 76 73 74 73 74 rated engine power < 150 kW no of seats > 9; mass > 5 tons; M3 77 79 75 77 75 77 rated engine power > 150 kW Vehicles used for the N carriage of goods N1 mass < 2 tons 71 71 69 69 69 69 N1 2 tons < mass < 3.5 tons 72 73 70 71 70 71 3.5 tons < mass < 12 tons; N2 74 75 72 73 72 73 rated engine power < 75 kW 3.5 tons < mass < 12 tons; N2 75 76 73 74 73 74 75 < rated engine power < 150 kW 3.5 tons < mass < 12 tons; N2 77 79 75 77 75 77 rated engine power > 150 kW mass > 12 tons; N3 75 < rated engine power 77 78 75 76 75 76 < 150 kW N3 mass > 12 tons; 80 82 78 80 78 80 rated engine power > 150 kW * Increased limit values shall only be valid if the vehicle complies with the relevant definition for off-road vehicles set out in point 4 of Section A of Annex II to EU Directive 2007/46/EC. ** For M1 vehicles the increased limit values for off-road vehicles are only valid if the maximum authorised mass > 2 tonnes. Annex III Limit values The sound level measured in accordance with the provisions of Annex II shall not exceed the following limits: Vehicle Description of vehicle Limit values expressed in dB(A) [decibels (A)] Category category Limit values for Limit values for Limit values for Type-approval Type-approval registration, sale and of new vehicles of new vehicle entry into service of new types types vehicles Phase 1 valid Phase 2 valid Phase 3 valid from from from (8 years after (1 year after (6 years after publication) publication) publication) Off- Off- General General General Off-road road road Vehicles used for the carriage M of passengers M1 no of seats ≤ 9; ≤ 125 kW/ton 72 74*** 70 73*** 70 73*** no of seats ≤ 9; 125kW/ton < M1 power to mass ratio ≤ 73 75*** 71 74*** 71 74*** 150kW/ton no of seats ≤ 9; M1 power to mass ratio > 75 74 74 150kW/ton no of seats ≤ 4 including driver; Power to mass ratio > M1 200kw/ton; R point of the 77 / 76 / 76 / driver seat < 450 mm from ground no of seats > 9; mass ≤ 2.5 M2 72 72 70 70 70 70 tons no of seats > 9; 2.5 tons < M2 74 75 72 73 72 73 mass ≤ 3,5 tons no of seats > 9; 3,5 tons < M2 mass ≤ 5 tons; rated engine 76 77 75 76 75 76 power < 150kW no of seats > 9; 3,5 tons < M2 mass ≤ 5 tons; rated engine 77 78 76 77 76 77 power ≥ 150kW no of seats > 9; mass > 5 tons; M3 76 77 75 76 75 76 rated engine power ≤ 180kW no of seats > 9; mass > 5 tons; M3 180 kW < rated engine power 79 80 78 79 78 79 ≤ 250kW no of seats > 9; mass > 5 tons; M3 80 81 79 80 79 80 rated engine power > 250kW Vehicles used for the carriage N of goods N1 mass ≤ 2.5 tons 72 74 70 72 70 72 N1 2.5 tons < mass ≤ 3,5 tons 74 75 72 73 72 73 3,5 tons < mass ≤ 12 tons; N2 77 78 76 77 76 77 rated engine power < 150kW 3,5 tons < mass ≤ 12 tons; N2 78 79 77 78 77 78 rated engine power ≥150kW mass > 12 tons; N3 79 80 78 79 78 79 rated engine power ≤180kW mass > 12 tons; N3 180 < rated engine power 81 82 80 81 80 81 ≤250kW mass > 12 tons; N3 82 83 81 82 81 82 rated engine power >250 kW *** For M1 vehicles if the vehicle complies with the relevant definition for off-road vehicles according to article A.4 of Annex II of EU Directive 2006/46/EC and in addition have a wading depth exceeding 500 mm and a hill climbing capability of 35°. Remark Limits for N3 only if "Normal Tyres" are allowed to be used for the test
2012/06/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 134 #

2011/0409(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – point 3.2.2 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
In addition to the requirements set out under points 1 to 3.2.21.4, the following requirements shall be fulfilledcommendations are given:
2012/06/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 135 #

2011/0409(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – point 3.2.2 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
In addition to the requirements set out under points 1 to 3.2.2, the following requirements shall be fulfilledof ISO 10844:2011 shall be fulfilled or a reference should be made to ISO 10844:1994 for a transitional period of 5 years:
2012/06/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 136 #

2011/0409(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – point 2 – footnote 1
1/For the first five years after the entry into force of this Regulation, manufacturers may either use test tracks certified according to ISO 10844:1994 or ISO 10844:2011. After that date manufacturers shall use test tracks complying with ISO 10844:2011 only.
2012/06/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 138 #

2011/0409(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex VIII – point 2.3. – line 4 'Vehicle acceleration'
Vehicle acceleration awot ASEP: awot ≤ 54,0 m/s2
2012/06/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 139 #

2011/0409(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex VIII – paragraph 2.4. –paragraph 3 (new)
In order for the ASEP test to be representative and repeatable (to the Type Approval Authority), the vehicles shall be tested using production gearbox calibration.
2012/06/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 143 #

2011/0409(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex X – point 5.2.1.1.
5.2.1.1 The noise test of the silencing system and the replacement silencing system has to be executed with the same "normal" tyres as defined in paragraph 2.8. of UNECE Regulation No. 117 (OJ L231, 29.8.2008 p. 19). The tests are not allowed to be done with "traction tyres", "special use" tyres or "snow" tyres as defined in paragraphs 2.9.10, 2.11 and 2.10.2 of UNECE Regulation No 117. Such tyres could increase the noise level of the vehicle or would have a masking effect on the noise reduction performance comparison. The tyres may be of used condition but shall satisfy legal requirements for in-traffic use.
2012/06/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 60 #

2011/0402(CNS)

Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d a (new)
(d a) strengthening the knowledge transfer from research and innovation to all levels of education;
2012/06/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 72 #

2011/0402(CNS)

Proposal for a decision
Article 5 – paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. The instruments for the connexion between Research, Innovation the Structural Funds should be implemented through programs, "Regions of Knowledge" and "Smart specialisations, both instruments should be located inside ERA, in order to create objective indicators for the stairs of excellence
2012/06/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 80 #

2011/0402(CNS)

Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 1 – point 1.5 – paragraph 1
A key added value of research and innovation funded at the Union level is the possibility to disseminate and communicate results on a continent wide scale to enhance their impact. Horizon 2020 will therefore include, under all of its specific objectives, dedicated support to dissemination (including through open access to research results), communication and dialogue actions, with a strong emphasis on communicating results to end- users, citizens, civil society organisations, industry and policy makers. To this extent, Horizon 2020 may make use of networks for information transfer. Communication activities undertaken in the context of Horizon 2020 will also seek to raise public awareness on the importance of research and innovation by means of publications, events, knowledge repositories, databases, websites or a targeted use of social media. In order to simplify the access to information and to develop an instrument with all the information demanded by the research community and, having regard the need for a transparency, Cordis, as a digital instrument should be revised and reformed in a more clear and flexible way.
2012/06/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 186 #

2011/0402(CNS)

Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c – point i (new)
i) Knowledge science and technology. Life sciences, Health, earth, environment, natural resources and food security.
2012/07/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 187 #

2011/0402(CNS)

Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c – point ii (new)
ii) Social, Economic and Humanities. Demographic challenges, education, territorial issues, governance, culture, digital contents, humanities, cultural heritage and intangible knowledge areas.
2012/07/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 190 #

2011/0402(CNS)

Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 5 – point 5.1 – point 5.1.3 a (new)
5.1.3 a. It is essential to study the regional impacts of climate change on the ecosystem, water resources, agriculture and forestry, in order to analyse its impact on human life, health and other socio- economic issues, but also to investigate direct and indirect influence of global change on the dynamics and capacity of ecosystem.
2012/06/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 192 #

2011/0402(CNS)

Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d a (new)
(da) strengthening the knowledge transfer from research and innovation to all levels of education
2012/07/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 202 #

2011/0402(CNS)

Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Part III 'Societal challenges' shall contribute to the priority 'Societal challenges' set out in Article 5(2)(c) of Regulation (EU) No XX/2012 [Horizon 2020] by pursuing research, technological development, demonstration and innovation actions and the related socio- economic issues, which contribute to the following specific objectives:
2012/07/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 235 #

2011/0402(CNS)

Proposal for a decision
Article 5 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
The instruments for the connexion between Research, Innovation and the Structural Funds shall be implemented through the programmes "Regions of Knowledge" and "Smart specialisations", both instruments should be located inside ERA, in order to create objective indicators for the stairway of excellence
2012/07/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 325 #

2011/0402(CNS)

Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 1 – point 1.5 – paragraph 1
A key added value of research and innovation funded at the Union level is the possibility to disseminate and communicate results on a continent wide scale to enhance their impact. Horizon 2020 will therefore include, under all of its specific objectives, dedicated support to dissemination (including through open access to research results), communication and dialogue actions, with a strong emphasis on communicating results to end- users, citizens, civil society organisations, industry and policy makers. To this extent, Horizon 2020 may make use of networks for information transfer. Communication activities undertaken in the context of Horizon 2020 will also seek to raise public awareness on the importance of research and innovation by means of publications, events, knowledge repositories, databases, websites or a targeted use of social media. In order to simplify the access to information and to develop an instrument with all the information demanded by the research community and, having regard the need for a transparency, Cordis, as a digital instrument should be revised and reformed in a more clear and flexible way.
2012/07/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 751 #

2011/0402(CNS)

Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 3 – point 3.1 – point 3.1.3 – paragraph 1
Urban areas are one of the largest consumers of energy in the Union and emit a correspondingly large share of greenhouse gases, while generating a substantial amount of air pollutants. In that context, there is a need of promoting integrated systemic urban development strategies that take into account: energy efficiency, accessibility, green spaces, adaptation of habitats and social integration. At the same time, urban areas are affected by decreasing air quality and climate change and have to develop their own mitigation and adaptation strategies. Finding innovative energy solutions (energy efficiency, electricity and heating and cooling supply systems), integrated with transport, waste and water treatment as well as ICT solutions for the urban environment are therefore crucial in the transformation towards a low carbon society. Targeted initiatives in support to the convergence of industrial value chains of the energy, transport and ICT sector for smart urban applications need to be envisaged. At the same time, new technological, organisational, planning and business models need to be developed and tested at full scale according to the needs and means of cities and communities. Research is also needed to understand the social, economic and cultural issues that are involved in this transformation.
2012/07/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 889 #

2011/0402(CNS)

Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 6 – point 6.1 – point 6.1.1 – paragraph 1 a (new)
The major societal challenges are not abstract, they have a territorial dimension. Moreover according to the importance of the urban problematic in terms of creativity, innovation, social, economic, cultural and environmental issues, there is a need for a specific consideration.
2012/07/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 64 #

2011/0401(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30 a (new)
(30a) The participation of research teams in different projects should be contemplated as the reinforcement of quality and the possibility of an international co-operation.
2012/06/25
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 68 #

2011/0401(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) 'Research infrastructures' (RI) "are facilities, resources, organisational systems and services that are used by the research communities to conduct research and innovation in their fields. Where relevant, they may be used beyond research, e.g. for education or public services. This includes: major scientific equipment (or sets of instruments); knowledge-based resources such as collections, archives or scientific data; e- infrastructures, such as data, computing and software systems, communication networks and systems to promote openness and digital trust; any other infrastructure of a unique nature essential to achieve excellence in research and innovation."
2012/06/25
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 69 #

2011/0401(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) 'Trans - European technology transfer' means the transfer of scientific outcomes and technology between public and private bodies located in different EU Member States.
2012/06/25
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 70 #

2011/0401(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e b (new)
(eb) 'Smart Specialization' means the concept for the development of the R&D and innovation policy of the European Union. The objective of smart specialization is to promote efficient and effective use of public investment using synergies among countries and regions and strengthening their innovation capacity. The smart specialization strategy is made of a multi-annual strategy program which goal is to develop a functional national or regional research innovation system.
2012/06/25
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 73 #

2011/0401(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Horizon 2020 shall play a central role in the delivery of the Europe 2020 strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth by providing a common strategic framework for the Union's research and innovation funding, thus acting as a vehicle for leveraging private investment, transferring research results to all the levels of education, creating new job opportunities and ensuring Europe's long- term sustainable growth and competitiveness.
2012/06/25
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 74 #

2011/0401(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Horizon 2020 shall play a central role in the delivery of the Europe 2020 strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth by providing a common strategic framework for the Union's research and innovation funding, thus acting as a vehicle for leveraging private investment, creating new job opportunities and ensuring Europe's long-term sustainable growth and competitiveness. Trans - European technology transfer should be the main tool in achieving these goals.
2012/06/25
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 76 #

2011/0401(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. Horizon 2020 shall contribute to building an economy based on knowledge and innovation across the whole Union by leveraging sufficient additional research, development and innovation funding. Thereby, it shall support the implementation of the Europe 2020 strategy and other Union policies, as well as the achievement and functioning of the European Research Area (ERA). The relevant performance indicators and the instruments for the connexion between Research and Innovation and the Structural Funds should be implemented through programs, "Regions of Knowledge" and "Smaret set out in the introduction of Annex Ipecialisations, both instruments should be located inside ERA, in order to create objective indicators for the stairs of excellence.
2012/06/25
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 79 #

2011/0401(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c – point i (new)
i) Knowledge science and technology. Life sciences, Health, earth, environment, natural resources and food security.
2012/06/25
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 80 #

2011/0401(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c – point ii (new)
ii) Social, Economic and Humanities. Demographic challenges, education, territorial issues, governance, culture, digital contents, humanities, cultural heritage and intangible knowledge areas.
2012/06/25
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 106 #

2011/0401(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1
1. Linkages and interfaces shall be implemented across and within the priorities of Horizon 2020. Particular attention shall be paid in this respect to the development and application of key enabling and industrial technologies, to bridging from discovery to market application, to cross-disciplinary research and innovation, to social and economic sciences and humanities , to a systemic approach of the spatial, urban and territorial issues, to fostering the functioning and achievement of the ERA, to cooperation with third countries, to responsible research and innovation including gender, and to enhancing the attractiveness of the research profession and to facilitating cross-border and cross- sector mobility of researchers.
2012/06/25
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 111 #

2011/0401(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Horizon 2020 shall be implemented in a manner ensuring that the priorities and actions supported are relevant to changing needs and take account of the evolving nature of science, technology, innovation, markets and society, where innovation includes business, organisational and social aspects and transfer of science results to all the levels of education and training.
2012/06/25
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 140 #

2011/0401(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) the added value of action at Union level, particularly the Trans - European nature;
2012/06/25
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 142 #

2011/0401(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 3 – point e a (new)
(ea) Helping the creation and strengthening of association networks of researchers, patients and stakeholders in order to improve the relations and exchanges among them, concerned sectors, institutions and civil society.
2012/06/25
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 156 #

2011/0401(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 7 a (new)
New instrument: implementation of a clear program for the transfer of science, research and innovation to the education content at all levels, as well as for the adaptation of the technologies to the use.
2012/06/25
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 164 #

2011/0401(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part III Priority 'Societal Challenges' – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
(f b) Smart cities and cultural heritage
2012/06/25
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 173 #

2011/0401(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part I – point 4.3 a (new)
4.3 a. Constitution of a data base concerning the results of the research and innovation The aim shall be to create and to make available a data base of the results of research and innovation. This will be open to international collaboration. Both research groups and enterprises will add contents to this data base in order to help the launch of a market of innovation and cooperation and to stimulate the meeting of possible partners.
2012/06/25
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 228 #

2011/0401(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part III – point 1.1 – paragraph 1 a (new)
It should be needed to strengthen research on diseases that are derived from the increase of temperature and climate change which affect Mediterranean countries in particular but not only them.
2012/06/25
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 141 #

2011/0397(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. All airport users shall be free to self- handleallowed to self-handle. 2. Without prejudice to paragraph 1, and for the following categories of service: baggage handling, ramp handling, fuel and oil handling, handling and processing of incoming, outgoing and transit freight and mail between airport buildings and aircraft, Member States may limit the number of self-handling users at any one airport. However, at airports whose annual traffic is not less than one million passengers, Member States may reserve the right of self-handling, for not less than two users, provided that these are chosen on the basis of relevant, objective, transparent and non-discriminatory criteria.
2012/10/10
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 229 #

2011/0397(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2
2. Where, following the selection procedure laid down in Articles 7 to 10, a supplier of groundhandling services mentioned in paragraph 1 loses its authorisation to provide these services, Member States mayust require supplier(s) of groundhandling services which subsequently provide these services to grant staff previously hired to provide these services the rights to which they would have been entitled if there had been a transfer within the meaning of Council Directive 2001/23/EC.
2012/10/10
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 231 #

2011/0397(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 5
5. WThere a Member State imposes a requirement as referred to in paragraph (2), tender documents for the selection procedure laid down in Articles 7 to 10 shall list the staff concerned and give the relevant details of employees' contractual rights and the conditions under which employees are deemed to be linked to the services in question.
2012/10/10
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 405 #

2011/0397(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 1
1. The managing body of the airport shall be in charge of the proper coordination of groundhandling activities at its airport. As ground coordinator, the managing body of the airport shall in particular ensure that the operations of suppliers of groundhandling services and self-handling airport users comply with the airport rules of conduct as defined in Article 31. The managing body of the airport shall be authorised to enforce compliance with airport regulations. The measures adopted shall be transparent, proportional and non-discriminatory.
2012/10/10
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 417 #

2011/0397(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) the managing body of the airport shall ensure that the operations of suppliers of groundhandling services and self-handling airport users arshall be coordinated, where possible, through an airport Collaborative Decision Making (CDM) and through a proper contingency plan.
2012/10/10
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 455 #

2011/0397(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 3
3. Suppliers of groundhandling services and self-handling airport users shall respect these minimum quality standards. In addition, airport users and suppliers of groundhandling services shall respect the minimum quality standards in their contractual relations. The public authority concerned shall either directly or upon notification by the managing body of the airport impose appropriate penalties where the minimum quality standards laid down in the Airport Regulations and referred to in Paragraph (2) are not complied with. To ensure suppliers of groundhandling services comply with minimum requirements, the managing body of the airport shall have access to information on the parameters for groundhandling services laid down in the Service Level Agreements (SLAs). If the managing body finds that the SLAs do not comply with the airport’s minimum quality standards, it may ask the supervisory authority to take the appropriate action. These standards must be objective, proportional and non- discriminatory.
2012/10/10
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 66 #

2011/0387(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Annex – part 1 – point 1.2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
· Enhancing the impact of investments on education, research and innovation and testing new ways for innovation governance: The EIT acts as a catalyst, adding value to the existing research base, by accelerating the take-up and exploitation of technologies and research outcomes and by transferring research results to all the levels of education. Innovation activities contribute in turn to align and leverage research investments and to make education and training activities more responsive to business needs. To this end, the EIT has been equipped with a substantial degree of flexibility to test out new innovation models, allowing for true differentiation in the KICs' governance and funding models and quick adaptation to better cope with emerging opportunities.
2012/06/29
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 113 #

2011/0387(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Annex – part 2 – point 2.1 – point 2.1.2 – paragraph 5 – point 6
· Urban mobility, smart and sustainable development.
2012/06/29
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 214 #

2011/0387(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Annex – Factsheet 6 – title
Urban Mobility, smart and sustainable development.
2012/06/29
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 215 #

2011/0387(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Annex – Factsheet 6 – part 1 – paragraph 1
The theme of smart, green and integrated transport has been identified as one of the major societal challenges which will be addressed within the framework of Horizon 2020. The 2011 Transport White Paper further reinforces the importance of taking action in this domain during the next decade. Urban mobility is a particularly challenging task. It should be addressed through a truly integrated and holistic approach, taking explicitly into account the interaction with the other topics in a spatial context. It addresses a number of topics such as transport (including new mobility concepts, transport organisation, logistics, transport systems safety and security), environmental issues (reduction of greenhouse gases, air pollution and noise) urban planning, urban and natural landscape (new concepts for bringing work and living closer together), cultural heritage and has an important impact both at the economic and social levels (new business creation, employment, social inclusion, housing and location strategies). The overarching aim is to improve the quality of life of European citizens who – in increasing numbers – live in large urban conglomerations where much of Europe's economic performance is generated.13
2012/06/29
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 217 #

2011/0387(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Annex – Factsheet 6 – part 2 – paragraph 1
The key objective of a KIC on urban mobility and smart and sustainable development will be to ensure a greener, more inclusive, safer and smarter urban mobility system.
2012/06/29
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 218 #

2011/0387(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Annex – Factsheet 6 – part 2 – paragraph 2
As already outlined above, the theme is highly relevant from a societal and public policy point of view. It also is highly relevant from a socio-economic perspective since it involves important economic sectors in GDP and employment terms, such as the automotive or the construction sectors. Urban mobility is, in addition, linked with environmental protection strategies and fully embedded in policies of social inclusion, location, housing and, urban design and revitalization of historical centres.
2012/06/29
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 220 #

2011/0387(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Annex – Factsheet 6 – part 2 – paragraph 3
A KIC on urban mobility and smart and sustainable development is both in line with the priorities defined in Horizon 2020 and with Europe 2020 strategy objectives of achieving a smarter, more sustainable, low carbon and inclusive urban development. A KIC in this thematic area could contribute to each of Europe 2020 strategy objectives by, for example, the promotion of eco-efficient solutions, intelligent ICT schemes for traffic management, and provision of more efficient and affordable transport services.
2012/06/29
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 9 #

2011/0273(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
(5) Cross-border cooperation should aim to tackle common challenges identified jointly in the border regions (such as poor accessibility, inappropriate business environment, lack of networks among local and regional administrations, research and innovation and take-up of information and communication technologies, environmental pollution, risk prevention, negative attitudes towards neighbouring country citizens) and exploit the untapped potentials in the border area (development of cross-border research and innovation facilities and clusters, cross-border labour market integration, cooperation among universities or health centres, and development of specific projects in the tourism sector), while enhancing the cooperation process for the purpose of the overall harmonious development of the Union. In the case of any cross-border programme between Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland in support of peace and reconciliation, the ERDF shall also contribute to promoting social and economic stability in the regions concerned, notably by actions to promote cohesion between communities.
2012/05/03
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 23 #

2011/0273(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point 3 – point d a (new)
(da) exchange of experience concerning the identification, transfer and dissemination of good practice on tourism and transport networks.
2012/05/03
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 32 #

2011/0273(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – point a – point iv a (new)
iv a) carrying out and promoting actions in the tourism sector intended to develop the areas concerned;
2012/05/03
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 35 #

2011/0273(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – point b
b) under transnational cooperation: development and implementation of macro-regional and sea-basin strategies (within the thematic objective of enhancing institutional capacity and, an efficient public administration and targeted actions in the tourism sector).
2012/05/03
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 13 #

2011/0229(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
(5) Regulation (EC) No 1760/2000 and more in particular bovine identification and voluntary beef labelling were listed as "information obligations with special importance in terms of the burdens they impose on businesses" in the Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament on an "Action Programme for Reducing Administrative Burdens in the EU" .deleted
2012/02/17
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 43 #

2011/0229(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
(20) Section II of Title II of Regulation (EC) No 1760/2000 lays down rules for a voluntary beef labelling system which provide for the approval of certain labelling specifications by the competent authority of the Member State. The administrative burden and the costs incurred by Member States and economic operators in applying this system are not proportionate to the benefits of the system. That Section should therefore be deleted.
2012/02/17
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 88 #

2011/0229(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 14
Regulation (EC) No 1760/2000
Articles 16 - 18
(14) Articles 16, 17 and 18 are deleted.
2012/02/17
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 52 #

2011/0190(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 7
(7) Passenger ships operate mostly in ports or close to coastal areas and their impacts on human health and the environment are significant. Those shipPassenger ships on regular services are required to use marine fuel with the samea maximum sulphur content as is applicable in SECAs (1.5%). Given that stricter sulphur standards will apply in SECAs, it is justified by the need to improve air quality around ports and coasts in the non-SECA territories that the same standards apply to passenger ships. However, the introduction of a new SECA standard for passenger ships would be delayed by 5 years in order to avoid potential problems with fuel availabilityof 1.5%.
2011/12/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 58 #

2011/0190(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 7 a (new)
(7a) In order to ensure air quality benefits to the Member States whose coasts are not part of SECAs, the introduction of any new emission control areas should be subject to the IMO process under Annex VI to MARPOL and be underpinned by a well-founded case based on environmental and economic grounds and supported by scientific data, as stipulated in the Commission's Communication on the review of the implementation of Directive 1999/32/EC related to the Sulphur Content of Certain Liquid Fuels and on further pollutant emission reduction from maritime transport1. ___________________ 1 COM(2011) 441 final.
2011/12/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 59 #

2011/0190(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 7 a (new)
(7a) In order to ensure air quality benefits to the Member States whose coasts are not part of SECAs, the introduction of any new emission control areas should be subject to the IMO process under Annex VI to MARPOL and be underpinned by a well-founded case based on environmental and economic grounds and supported by scientific data.
2011/12/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 82 #

2011/0190(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 12 a (new)
(12a) It is advisable to require Member States to apply "no special fee" policies to effluents from exhaust gas cleaning systems in ports to ensure proper care of any wastes from the use of alternative abatement methods.
2011/12/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 90 #

2011/0190(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 13
(13) In order to determine the date of the application of 0.50% sulphur limit, to designate new SECAs, to approve new alternative abatement methods and to establish the appropriate conditions for their use, to ensure appropriate monitoring of sulphur content of fuels and the harmonized content and the format of Member States' reports and to adapt the provisions of the Directive to scientific and technical progress, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be delegated to the Commission in respect of specification of the date from which the maximum sulphur content of fuel of 0.50% by mass should apply in the Union, designation of new SECAs on the basis of the decision of the IMO, approval of new emission abatement methods not covered by Council Directive 96/98/EC15 and establishment, supplementation or amendment of conditions for their use, the specification of the means of sampling and emission monitoring and the content and the format of the report and the amendment of Article 2, points 1, 2, 3, 3a, 3b and 4 or Article 6 paragraph 1(a) and 2 in the light of scientific and technical progress and, where relevant, the instruments of the IMO. 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 to the Council.
2011/12/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 96 #

2011/0190(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 2 – point b
Directive 1999/32/EC
Article 2 – point 3 m
3m. emission abatement method means any fitting, material, appliance or apparatus to be fitted in a ship or other procedure, alternative fuel, or compliance method, used as an alternative to low sulphur marine fuel meeting the requirements set out in this Directive, that is verifiable, quantifiable and enforceable, according to emission abatement methods agreed upon in the IMO;
2011/12/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 105 #

2011/0190(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 4
Directive 1999/32/EC
Article 3 a
Member States shall ensure that marine fuels are not used or placed on the market within their territory if their sulphur content exceeds 3.5 % by mass.
2011/12/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 123 #

2011/0190(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 6 – point c
Directive 1999/32/EC
Article 4 a – paragraph 1 a – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) 0.50 % as from 1 January 2020 or 2025.
2011/12/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 131 #

2011/0190(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 6 – point c
Directive 1999/32/EC
Article 4 a – paragraph 1 a – subparagraph 2
The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 9a of this Directive concerning the date from which the sulphur standard laid down in point (b) of this paragraph applies in accordance with the final decision taken in the IMO. Based on the assessment by the IMO of the availability of marine fuel to comply with the maximum sulphur content of fuel of 0.50% by mass, referred to in Regulation 14(8) of Annex VI of MARPOL, this date shall be 1 January 2020 or 1 January 2025.
2011/12/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 156 #

2011/0190(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 6 a (new)
Directive 1999/32/EC
Article 4 a a (new)
6a. The following Article shall be inserted: „Article 4aa. Fuel Oil Availability Notwithstanding the provisions contained in Articles 3, 3a and Article 4, 4a: 1. If a ship is found by a Member State not to be in compliance with the standards for compliant fuel oils laid down in this Directive, the competent authority of the Member State may require the ship to: (a) present a record of the actions taken to attempt to achieve compliance; and (b) provide evidence that it attempted to purchase fuel oil in accordance with its voyage plan and, if it was not made available where planned, that attempts were made to locate alternative sources for such fuel oil, and that despite best efforts to obtain compliant fuel oil, no such fuel oil was made available for purchase. 2. The ship should not be required to deviate from its intended voyage or to delay unduly the voyage in order to achieve compliance. 3. If a ship provides the information set out in paragraph 1, Member States shall take into account all relevant circumstances and the evidence presented to determine the appropriate action to take, including not taking control measures. 4. A ship shall notify its administration and the competent authority of the relevant port of destination when it cannot purchase compliant fuel oil. 5. Member States shall notify the Commission when a ship has presented evidence of the non-availability of compliant fuel oil.”
2011/12/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 169 #

2011/0190(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 7
Directive 1999/32/EC
Article 4 c – paragraph 2
2. Ships using the emission abatement methods referred to in paragraph 1 shall continuoussistently achieve reductions of sulphur dioxide emissions that are at least equivalent to the reductions that would be achieved by using marine fuels that meet the requirements of Articles 4a and 4b. The sulphur dioxide emissions resulting from the use of the emission abatement methods shall not exceed the limit values set out in Annex 1. If a ship is found by a Member State not to be in compliance with the emission limits set forth in this Directive as a consequence of malfunctioning of any abatement methods, the competent authority of the Member State is entitled to adopt the same procedure as described in Article 4aa on Fuel Availability.
2011/12/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 141 #

2011/0172(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 1
1. 1. Each Member State shall set up an energy efficiency obligation scheme. This scheme shall ensure that either all energy distributors or all retail energy sales companies operating on the Member State's territory achieve annual energy savings equal to 1.5%as a quota of their energy sales, by volume, in the previous year in that Member State excluding energy used in transport. This amount of energy savings shall be achieved by the obligated parties among final customers, as contribution to the national target as set pursuant to Article 3 of this Directive, taking into account the Union’s target of 20% energy savings by 2020. This amount of energy savings shall be achieved by the obligated parties among final customers. The energy saving target shall be introduced gradually and with a starting level differentiated on a national basis in order to take into full account early actions and results achieved so far, including efficiency measures already adopted in the fuel sector. Measures that target long-term savings or structured programs proposed by operators in the energy efficiency sector should be encouraged through incentives or specific fiscal treatment.
2011/11/07
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 186 #

2011/0172(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall ensure that enterprises not included in the second subparagraph of paragraph 1 are subject and encouraged to an energy audit carried out in an independent and cost- effective manner by qualified or accredited experts at the latest by 30 June 2014 and every three years from the date of the previous energy audit.
2011/11/07
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 218 #

2011/0172(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 1
1. By 1 January 2014, Member States shall establish and notify to the Commission a national heating and cooling plan for developing the potential for the application of high-efficiency cogeneration and efficient district heating and cooling, containing the information set out in Annex VII.. Each national plan shall identify: (a) national cogeneration development targets for year 2020 and corresponding intermediate targets; (b) district heating promotion areas for which cost-benefit analysis have identified cogeneration potential; (c) the information set out in Annex VII. (d) The plans should be based on a comprehensive costs/benefits analysis for each of the planned investments, taking into account the existing level of heat demand and evaluating the different consumption profiles (e. g. industrial, residential or tertiary consumption patterns). Moreover, different types of cogeneration (micro, for self- consumption…) should be considered on the basis of the specificities of different national demand and consumption patterns. (e) The plans shall be updated and notified to the Commission every five years. Member States shall ensure by means of their regulatory framework that national heating and cooling plans are taken into account in local and regional development plans, including urban and rural spatial plans, and fulfil the design criteria in Annex VII.
2011/11/07
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 229 #

2011/0172(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
3. Member States shall ensure that in the promotion areas with cogeneration potential as identified according to paragraph 2, all new thermal electricity generation installations with a total thermal input exceeding 20 MW:
2011/11/07
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 262 #

2011/0172(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1
6. Member States shall ensure that, in the promotion areas with cogeneration potential as identified according to paragraph 2, whenever an existing electricity generation installation with a total rated thermal input exceeding 20 MW is substantially refurbished or when, in accordance with Article 21 of Directive 2010/75/EC, its permit is updated, the technical and economic feasibility of a conversion to allow its operation as a high- efficiency cogeneration installation is set as a preferential condition in the new or updated permit or licence, provided that the installation is sited in a location where the waste heare is sufficient can be used by heat demand points in accordance with point 1 of Annex VIIId long-term stable heat demand. The equipment of electricity generation installations with carbon capture or storage facilities shall not be considered as refurbishment for the purpose of these provisions.
2011/11/07
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 334 #

2011/0172(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Member States should not set targets for the industries which are exposed to a significant risk of carbon leakage, as determined in Commission Decision 2010/2/EU. Should they nonetheless decide to do so, Member States shall express possible sectoral targets for production processes in these industries in energy use per output unit so as to avoid impeding industrial growth.
2011/11/07
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 338 #

2011/0172(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 5
5. The Commission’s assessment of the first supplementary report shall include an assessment of the energy efficiency levels of existing and new installations undertaking the combustion of fuels with a total rated thermal input of 50 MW or more and installations undertaking the refining of mineral oil and gas, in the light of the relevant best available techniques as developed in accordance with Directive 2010/75/EU and Directive 2008/1/EC. Where this assessment identifies significant discrepancies between the actual energy efficiency levels of such installations and energy efficiency levels associated with the application of the relevant best available techniques, the Commission shall propose, if appropriate, requirements to improve the energy efficiency levels achieved by such installations or that the use of such techniques shall in future be a condition for the permitting of new installations and for the periodic review of the permits for existing installations.deleted
2011/11/07
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 341 #

2011/0172(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
The Commission shall also monitor the impact of implementing this Directive on Directive 2003/87/EC, Directive 2009/28/EC as well as Directive 2010/31/EC.deleted
2011/11/07
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 57 #

2011/0156(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Title
Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on food intended for infants and young children and, on food for special medical purposes and on foodstuffs for people intolerant to gluten
2012/01/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 68 #

2011/0156(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
(15) A limited number of categories of food constitutes the sole source of nourishment of certain groups of the population or represent a partial source of nourishment; such categories of food are vital for the management of certain conditions and/or are essential to maintain the intended nutritional adequacy for certain well-established vulnerable groups of the population. Those categories of food include infant formulae and follow-on formulae, processed cereal-based food and baby food and, food for special medical purposes, and foods for people intolerant to gluten. Experience has shown that the provisions laid down in Commission Directive 2006/141/EC, Commission Directive 2006/125/EC, as well as Commission Directive 1999/21/EC, and Commission Regulation 41/2009 ensure the free movement of such food in a satisfactory manner, while ensuring a high level of protection of public health. It is therefore appropriate that this Regulation focuses on the general compositional and information requirements for infant formula and follow-on formulae, processed cereal- based food and baby food for infants and young children and to, food for special medical purposes, and foods for people intolerant to gluten, taking into account Commission Directive 2006/141/EC, Commission Directive 2006/125/EC and Commission Directive 1999/21/EC, and Commission Regulation (EC) No 41/2009.
2012/01/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 76 #

2011/0156(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
(16) To ensure legal certainty, definitions laid down in Commission Directive 2006/141/EC, Commission Directive 2006/125/EC and, Commission Directive 1999/21/EC, and Commission Regulation 41/2009 should be transferred to this Regulation. However, the definitions of infant formulae and follow-on formulae, processed cereal-based food and baby food, and food for special medical purposes, and foods for people intolerant to gluten should be regularly adapted taking into account technical and scientific progress and relevant developments at international level, as appropriate.
2012/01/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 88 #

2011/0156(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
(19) This Regulation should provide the criteria for the establishment of the specific compositional and information requirements for infant formula, follow-on formula, processed cereal-based food and baby food, and food for special medical purposes, and foods for people intolerant to gluten, taking into account Commission Directive 2006/141/EC, Commission Directive 2006/125/EC and, Commission Directive 1999/21/EC, Commission Regulation (EC) No 41/2009. In order to adapt the definitions of infant formula, follow-on formula, processed cereal-based food and baby food, and food for special medical purposes, and foods for people intolerant to gluten laid down in this Regulation taking into account technical and scientific progress and relevant developments at international level, to lay down the specific compositional and information requirements with respect to the categories of food covered by this Regulation, including for additional labelling requirements to, or derogations from, the provisions of Directive 2000/13/EC and for the authorisation of nutrition and health claims, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be delegated to the Commission. It is of particular importance that the Commission carries 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.
2012/01/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 101 #

2011/0156(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
(20) It is appropriate to establish and update a Union list of vitamins, minerals, amino acids and other substances that may be addedsubstances that may be added for specific nutritional purposes to infant formula, follow-on formula, processed cereal-based food and baby foods, and food for special medical purposes, and foods for people intolerant to gluten, taking into account Regulation (EC) No. 953/2009, Commission Directives 2006/141/EC and 2006/125/EC, subject to certain criteria laid down in this Regulation. Given the fact that the adoption of the list implies the application of criteria set out in this Regulation, implementing powers should be conferred on the Commission in that respect. Those powers should be exercised in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by Member States of the Commission's exercise of implementing powers. The Commission should adopt immediately applicable implementing acts updating the Union list, where, in duly justified cases relating to public health, imperative grounds of urgency so require.
2012/01/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 112 #

2011/0156(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
(26) Currently, the statements 'gluten-free' and 'very low gluten' may be used for food intended for particular nutritional uses and for food for normal consumptios for specialised nutrition intended for people intolerant to gluten under the rules specified in article 3 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 41/2009 concerning the composition and labelling of foodstuffs suitable for people intolerant to gluten. Such statements could be construed as nutrition claims, as deIn addition, the statement 'gluten-free' may be used for foodstuffs for normal consumption and other foods for specialised nutrition suitable for people intolerant to gluten under the rules specifined in Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006. For the sake of simplification, those statements should be regulated solely by Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 and comply with requirements therein. It is necessary that technical adaptations pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, incorporating the nutrition claims ‘gluten-free’ and ‘very low gluten’ and their associated conditions of use as regulated under Regulation (EC) No 41/2009 be completed prior to the entry into application ofarticle 4 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 41/2009 concerning the composition and labelling of foodstuffs suitable for people intolerant to gluten which do not allow the use of the statement 'very low gluten' for these foods. Such foods for specialized nutrition intended for people intolerant to gluten shall be maintained in this Regulation, as providing such safe foods intended for people intolerant to gluten and informing coeliacs about the absence of gluten is vital to the management of the disease. This is in line with the international standard for foods for special dietary use for persons intolerant to gluten (CODEX STAN 118-1979 revised in 2008). Also the conditions of use of the claim "gluten- free" for foods for normal consumption should be maintained in thise Regulation (CE) 41/2009.
2012/01/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 121 #

2011/0156(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. This Regulation establishes compositional and information requirements for the following categories of food for specialised nutrition:
2012/01/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 130 #
2012/01/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 170 #

2011/0156(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 15 to adapt the definitions of 'infant formula', 'follow-on formula', 'processed cereal-based food' and 'baby food’ and ‘', 'food for special medical purposes', and 'food for people intolerant to gluten' taking into account technical and scientific progress and relevant developments at international level, as appropriate.
2012/01/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 208 #

2011/0156(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Subject to the general requirements of Articles 7 and 9 and taking into account Directive 2006/141/EC, Directive 2006/125/EC and, Directive 1999/21/EC and Regulation (EC) No 41/2009, as well as any technical and scientific progress, the Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated Regulations, for foods covered by Article 1(1) no later than [2 years after the date of the entry into force of this Regulation], in accordance with Article 15, with respect to the following:
2012/01/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 268 #

2011/0156(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2
2. Directive 96/8/EC and Regulation (EC) No 41/2009 are repealed from [the first day of the month 2 years after the date of the entry into force of this Regulation].deleted
2012/01/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 186 #

2010/2235(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
29. Recommends that the fitting of alcolocks toe development of a standard interface on all commercial passenger and goods transport vehicles should be made compulsoryto enable the easy installation of alcohol interlock devices for drivers convicted of drink drive offence;
2011/03/17
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 222 #

2010/2235(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
36. Calls on the Commission to draw up a proposal to fit vehicles with ‘intelligent speed assistance systems’ which incorporates a timetable, details of an approval procedure and a description of the requisite road infrastructure;deleted
2011/03/17
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 233 #

2010/2235(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37
37. Welcomes the Commission's announcement that it intends to speed upcommitment to the introduction of ‘eCall’, and calls on the Commission, over the next two years, to consider whether it should be extended to cover motorcycles, heavy goods vehicles and buses and, if appropriate, make corresponding proposalremove the last obstacles to the deployment of the system such as the necessary upgrade of the infrastructure and by adopting the necessary standards;
2011/03/17
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 56 #

2010/2112(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Considers that the EFSA (European Food Safety Authority) has a major role to play in the assessment and notification of all risks associated with the food chain as part of a set of measures designed to protect the health and wellbeing of the public; hopes that all Member States will set up corresponding national bodies to collaborate with the European Food Safety Authority;
2010/11/09
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 100 #

2010/2084(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
4. Encourages all the Member States to engage actively in the definition, development and implementation of common protocols for early diagnosis andwith a view to defining new criteria for early diagnosis, to establish biomarkers for the progress of the disease with a view to building on the emergence of new therapies for both dementia and pre-dementia, and to define a common research agenda in the field of neurodegenerative diseases, thus reducing the prevailing inequalities between Member States and within Member States as regards diagnosis and treatment; emphasises that standard operational procedures for the assessment of disease markers will be key to drug discovery and to the development of more effective, technology-assisted care of patients with Alzheimer’s disease;
2010/11/11
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 111 #

2010/2084(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. Points to the importance of a multidisciplinary approach on ways in which cooperation and coordination in the field of research at European level can improve knowledge, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and social research into the welfare of patients and their families and carers; believes that early diagnostic tests, research into risk factors and criteria for early diagnosis areresearch on the validation of new diagnostic criteria, the development of early screening tests, and the identification of risk factors for the progress of the disease from the pre- dementia phase to the advanced stages is crucial; this being the case, sees clear added value in conducting large-scale epidemiological and clinical studies in transnational collaboration;
2010/11/11
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 26 #

2010/0301(COD)

Proposal for a directive - amending act
Recital 3
(3) Directive 2000/25/EC provides for a flexibility scheme to allow tractor manufacturers to purchase, in the period between two emissioduring a given stages, a limited quantity of engines that do not comply with the current emission limit values, but are approved to the nearest previous stage of emission limits.
2011/02/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 27 #

2010/0301(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 placed on the market under the flexibility scheme should be increased from 20% to 50% of the tractor manufacturer's annual sales of tractorstractors that enter into service under the flexibility scheme shall be 50% of the annual quantity of tractors entered into service by the tractor manufacturer with engines in that category. The optional alternative that a maximumfixed number of engines may be placed on the market under the flexibility scheme should be adapted accordingly.
2011/02/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 31 #

2010/0301(COD)

Proposal for a directive - amending act
Recital 7
(7) The measures provided in this Directive reflect a temporary difficulty faced by the industry; as such, these measures shall be restricted to the transition from Stage III A to Stage III B and expire on 31 December 2013Stage III B,
2011/02/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 32 #

2010/0301(COD)

Proposal for a directive - amending act
Recital 7 a (new)
(7a) It is understood that the current emission limits shall be tightened with respect to ultrafine black carbon particles by implementing the particle number criterion in future legislation addressing the next emission targets.
2011/02/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 33 #

2010/0301(COD)

Proposal for a directive - amending act
Recital 7 b (new)
(7b) In order to ensure the environmental performance of engines, as intended by the legislator, during most of the lifetime of a vehicle, new emission legislation should also include provisions on on- board diagnostic systems (OBD).
2011/02/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 34 #

2010/0301(COD)

Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point -1 (new)
Directive 2000/25/EC
Article 1 - new indents
(-1) In Article 1, the following indents are added: - "flexibility scheme": the exemption procedure by means of which a Member State permits the placing on the market of a limited quantity of engines in accordance with the requirements set by Article 3a; - "engine category": the classification of engines which combines the power band with the stage of exhaust emission limits.
2011/02/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 36 #

2010/0301(COD)

Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 1
Directive 2000/25/EC
Article 3a – paragraph 1
1. In Article 3a, the following subparagraph is added: ‘The flexibility scheme, set out shall be replaced by the following: "By way of derogation from Article 3(1) and (2), Member States shall provide that, at the request of the tractor manufacturer and on condition that the approval authority has granted the relevant permit, a limited number of tractors may enter into sections 1.2., 1.2.1. and 1.2.2. of Annex IV shall apply only for the transition from Stage III A to Stage III B and shall expire on 31 December 2013.’ rvice in accordance with the procedures laid down in Annex IV. The flexibility scheme shall begin when a defined stage becomes compulsory and shall have the same duration as the stage itself, but shall not exceed three years. Under a flexibility scheme, engines shall be approved in accordance with the requirements of the stage immediately preceding that which is applicable."
2011/02/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 38 #

2010/0301(COD)

Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 2
Directive 2000/25/EC
Annex IV - section 1
2. Section 1 of Annex IV is replaced by the text in Annex I to this Directive.
2011/02/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 39 #

2010/0301(COD)

Proposal for a directive – amending act
Annex 1 – introductory part
Directive 2000/25/EC
Annex IV - section 1
Section 1 of Annex IV is replaced by the following:
2011/02/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 40 #

2010/0301(COD)

Proposal for a directive – amending act
Annex I
Directive 2000/25/EC
Annex IV - section 1 - point 1.1.
1.1. With the exception of the transition period between Stage III A and Stage III B, aA tractor manufacturer who wishes to make use of the flexibility scheme shall request permission from histhe approval authority to place or to source from his engine suppliers, in the period between two emissions stages, 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 limitsenter the tractors into service according to the relevant provisions set out in Annex IV. With the exception of Stage III B, the quantities of tractors shall not exceed those described in sections 1.1.1. and 1.1.2. The engines shall meet the requirements referred to in Article 3a.
2011/02/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 41 #

2010/0301(COD)

Proposal for a directive – amending act
Annex I
Directive 2000/25/EC
Annex IV - section 1 - point 1.1.1.
1.1.1. The number of engines placed on the marketand tractors entering into service under a flexibility scheme shall, in each engine category, not exceed 20 % of the tractor manufacturer's annual sales of tractorsannual quantities of tractors entered into service by the tractor manufacturer with engines in that engine category (calculated as the average of the last 5 years sales on the Union market). Where a tractor manufacturer has marketentered tractors into service in the Union for a period of less than five years the average will be calculated based on the actual period for which the tractor manufacturer has marketentered tractors into service in the Union.
2011/02/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 42 #

2010/0301(COD)

Proposal for a directive – amending act
Annex I
Directive 2000/25/EC
Annex IV - section 1 - point 1.1.2.
1.1.2. As an alternative option to section 1.1.1., the tractor manufacturer may seek permission for his engine suppliers to place on the market a fixed number of engines under the flexibility scheme. The number of engines in each engine categorynumber of tractors in each power band shall not exceed the following valuquantities:
2011/02/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 43 #

2010/0301(COD)

Proposal for a directive – amending act
Annex I
Directive 2000/25/EC
Annex IV - section 1 - point 1.1.2. - table - titles
Engine CategoryPower Band (kW) Number of EngineTractors
2011/02/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 44 #

2010/0301(COD)

Proposal for a directive – amending act
Annex I
Directive 2000/25/EC
Annex IV - section 1 - point 1.2.
1.2. During the transition period between Stage III A and Stage III B, a tractor manufacturer who wishes to make use of the flexibility scheme, shall request permission from histhe approval authority to place or to source from his engine suppliers, in the period between two emissions stages, the quantities of engines 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 limitsenter the tractors into service according to the relevant provisions set out in Annex IV. The quantities of tractors shall not exceed the quantities described in sections 1.2.1. and 1.2.2. The engines shall meet the requirements referred to in Article 3a.
2011/02/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 48 #

2010/0301(COD)

Proposal for a directive – amending act
Annex I
Directive 2000/25/EC
Annex IV - section 1 - point 1.2.1.
1.2.1. The number of engines placed on the marketand tractors entering into service under a flexibility scheme shall, in each engine category, not exceed 50 % of the tractor manufacturer's annual sales of tractorsannual quantities of tractors entered into service by the tractor manufacturer with engines in that engine category (calculated as the average of the last 5 years sales on the Union market). Where a tractor manufacturer has marketentered tractors into service in the Union for a period of less than five years the average will be calculated based on the actual period for which the tractor manufacturer has marketentered tractors into service in the Union.
2011/02/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 49 #

2010/0301(COD)

Proposal for a directive – amending act
Annex I
Directive 2000/25/EC
Annex IV - section 1 - point 1.2.2.
1.2.2. As an alternative option to section 1.2.1., the tractor manufacturer may seek permission for his engine suppliers to place on the market a fixed number of engines under the flexibility scheme. The number of engines in each engine categorynumber of tractors in each power band shall not exceed the following values:
2011/02/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 51 #

2010/0301(COD)

Proposal for a directive – amending act
Annex I
Directive 2000/25/EC
Annex IV - section 1 - point 1.2.2. - table - titles
Engine CategoryPower Band (kW) Number of EngineTractors
2011/02/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 52 #

2010/0301(COD)

Proposal for a directive – amending act
Annex I
Directive 2000/25/EC
Annex IV - section 1 - point 1.3. - introductory part
1.3. The tractor manufacturer shall include in his application to anthe approval authority the following information:
2011/02/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 53 #

2010/0301(COD)

Proposal for a directive – amending act
Annex I
Directive 2000/25/EC
Annex IV - section 2
2. ACTIONS BY THE ENGINE MANUFACTURER 2.1. An engine manufacturer may place on the market engines under a flexibility scheme approved in accordance with sections 1 and 3 of this annex. 2.2. The engine manufacturer must mark those engines with the following text: ‘Engine placed on the market under the flexibility scheme’ in accordance with the requirements referred to in Section 5 of Annex I.
2011/02/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 54 #

2010/0301(COD)

Proposal for a directive – amending act
Annex I
Directive 2000/25/EC
Annex IV - 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 it will inform the tractor manufacturer of its decision as to whether or not to allow use of the flexibility scheme as requested.
2011/02/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 22 #

2010/0063(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 - paragraph 1 - point m a (new)
(ma) ‘same-day visits’ shall mean visits by people travelling within the space of a single day for purposes of tourism and/or recreation.
2010/10/05
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 32 #

2010/0063(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II - Section 2 - point 17 a (new)
17a. Expenditure Annual of the individual tourist during the trip on catering
2010/10/05
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 7 #

2009/2096(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Draws attention to the predicted trend towards an increasing degree of urbanisation of our society, hence the increasing importance of spatial planning and attractive and efficient mass transport systems that are geared to the new technologies and are able to compete with private vehicles in terms of cost, method and journey time, especially with regard to urban transport,
2009/12/11
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 8 #

2009/2096(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraphs 2 a (new) and 2 b (new)
2a. Highlights the importance of checking that the maximum speed limit of 50 km/h is strictly complied with in urban areas; as various studies and research have shown, this has a dual impact: firstly, it reduces pollutant emissions and secondly, the number of accidents and road deaths which are known to affect a substantial percentage of the population in densely inhabited areas; 2b. Highlights the need to institutionalise the concept of environmentally friendly driving, or eco-driving, and to make it compulsory when training young drivers, since, by taking simple measures when driving, fuel consumption can demonstrably be reduced by up to 30%, thereby reducing air pollution from CO2, unburned hydrocarbons (UHC) and fine dust;
2009/12/11
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 11 #

2009/2096(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
3. Considers compliance with air quality norms as laid down in EU legislation as crucial given the increase in respiratory, cardiovascular and other diseases related to air pollution, mainly resulting from transport. Favours, in particular in urban contexts, low emission zonesTakes the view that, in order to address the issue, preventive measures should be incentivised, for instance by introducing high-quality filters for the ultra-fine solid particles emitted by engines, and that incentives must be provided to renew any of the currently circulating car fleet that is not in line with the European Euro 4, Euro 5 and Euro 6 standards (the latter is due to enter into force in 2014). The reduction in emissions must not be restricted only to vehicles using new technology, i.e. with new engines, but should concern also those already in circulation. Old-generation engines can be adapted by using the new filter, with a view to achieving the low level of ultra-fine solid particles emissions of new vehicles. Favours, in particular in urban contexts, low emission zones (such as 30 areas, i.e. urban areas in which maximum vehicle speed is limited to 30 km/h) and traffic calming measures which provide an incentive for walking and cycling.;
2009/12/11
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 14 #

2009/2096(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Calls for, as regards the improvement of quality of life, transport to be adapted to persons with reduced mobility, who have the inalienable right, enshrined in Article 9 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, of access to all forms of transport. This is a cornerstone of non-discrimination in the free movement of persons, which also offers economic, cultural and tourism-related benefits.
2009/12/11
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 16 #

2009/2096(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
5. Recognises the fact that road transport has brought down considerably its emissions of particulate matter (PM 10), acidifying substances and ozone precursors, but is still worried about its level of nitrogen oxides and of fine particulates (Term report 2008, fig. 5.1) . Is however particularly disappointed about its CO2 emissions, which in the period from 1990 - 2006 increased by 28 %, compared to a reduction of 3 % in the other sectors. Calls for freight traffic to be gradually transferred off the roads and onto rail., pending the construction of new railway lines that are compatible with the existing network's capacity. Calls, in addition, for the building of new interport facilities to be incentivised (which could improve the process of transferring freight from road to rail) and for the functionality of currently existing facilities to be improved;
2009/12/11
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 356 #

2009/2096(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 - indent 6 a (new)
- an aspirational goal of 50% reduction in CO2 emissions caused by aircraft throughout EU airspace by 2050,
2010/03/26
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 357 #

2009/2096(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 - indent 6 b (new)
- a carbon-neutral growth for air transport from 2020 and onwards,
2010/03/26
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 358 #

2009/2096(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 - indent 6 c (new)
- a fuel efficiency of 1.5% per year for air transport,
2010/03/26
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 29 #

2009/0173(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
(13) Manufacturers should have flexibility to decide how to meet their targets under this Regulation and should be allowed to average emissions over their new vehicle fleet rather than having to respect CO2 targets for each individual vehicle. Manufacturers should therefore be required to ensure that the average specific emission for all the new light commercial vehicles registered in the Community for which they are responsible does not exceed the average of the emissions targets for those vehicles. This requirement should be phased in between 20145 and 20168 in order to facilitate its introduction. This is consistent with the lead times given and the duration of the phase-in period set in Regulation 443/2009.
2010/05/21
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 38 #

2009/0173(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
(13) Manufacturers should have flexibility to decide how to meet their targets under this Regulation and should be allowed to average emissions over their new vehicle fleet rather than having to respect CO2 targets for each individual vehicle. Manufacturers should therefore be required to ensure that the average specific emission for all the new light commercial vehicles registered in the Community for which they are responsible does not exceed the average of the emissions targets for those vehicles. This requirement should be phased in between 20145 and 20168 in order to facilitate its introduction. This is consistent with the lead times given and the duration of the phase-in period set in Regulation 443/2009.
2010/05/10
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 39 #

2009/0173(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
(15) The Community Strategy to reduce CO2 emissions from passenger cars and light commercial vehicles established an integrated approach with a view to reaching the Community target of 120 g CO2/km by 2012, while also presenting a longer-term vision of further emission reductions. Regulation (EC) No 443/2009 substantiates this longer-term view by setting a target of 95 g CO2/km as average emissions for the new car fleet. In order to ensure consistency with that approach and to provide planning certainty for the industry, a long-term target for the specific emissions of CO2 of light commercial vehicles in 2020 should be set.deleted
2010/05/21
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 41 #

2009/0173(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
(15) The Community Strategy to reduce CO2 emissions from passenger cars and light commercial vehicles established an integrated approach with a view to reaching the Community target of 120 g CO2/km by 2012, while also presenting a longer-term vision of further emission reductions. Regulation (EC) No 443/2009 substantiates this longer-term view by setting a target of 95 g CO2/km as average emissions for the new car fleet. In order to ensure consistency with that approach and to provide planning certainty for the industry, a long-term target for the specific emissions of CO2 of light commercial vehicles in 2020 should be set.deleted
2010/05/10
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 46 #

2009/0173(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
(20) 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 with respect to each calendar year from 1 January 2014. The premium should be modulated as a function of the extent to which manufacturers fail to comply with their target. In order to ensure consistency, the premium mechanism should be similar to the one set in Regulation (EC) No 443/20095. The amounts of the excess emissions premium should be considered as revenue in the General Budget of the European Union.
2010/05/10
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 58 #

2009/0173(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2
2. From 2020, tThis Regulation sets a target of 13560 g CO2/km for the, starting in 2020, as average emissions ofor the new light commercial vehicles registered in the Communityfleet, in accordance with Article 12(4). This Regulation sets a target of 145 g CO2/km, starting in 2025, as average emissions for the new light commercial vehicles fleet, in accordance with Article 12(5).
2010/05/10
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 63 #

2009/0173(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2
2. From 2020, tThis Regulation sets a target of 135 60g CO2/km for the, starting in 2020, as average emissions ofor the new light commercial vehicles registered in the Communityfleet, in accordance with Article 12(4). This Regulation sets a target of 145g CO2/km, starting in 2025, as average emissions for the new light commercial vehicles fleet, in accordance with Article 12(5).
2010/05/21
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 68 #

2009/0173(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
(g a) new ‘complete vehicle’ means any vehicle which need not be completed in order to meet the relevant technical requirements of Directive 2007/46/EC.
2010/05/10
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 72 #

2009/0173(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
For the calendar year commencing 1 January 20145 and each subsequent calendar year, each manufacturer of complete light commercial vehicles shall ensure that its average specific emissions of CO2 do not exceed its specific emissions target determined in accordance with Annex I or, where a manufacturer is granted a derogation under Article 10, in accordance with that derogation.
2010/05/10
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 83 #

2009/0173(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – indents 1, 2 and 3
765% in 20145, – 8075% in 20156, – 80% from 2017 onwards. – 100% from 20168 onwards As of 1 January 2016, completed vehicles shall also be included in determining each manufacturer’s average specific CO2 emissions.
2010/05/10
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 98 #

2009/0173(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
For the calendar year commencing 1 January 20145 and each subsequent calendar year, each manufacturer of complete light commercial vehicles shall ensure that its average specific emissions of CO2 do not exceed its specific emissions target determined in accordance with Annex I or, where a manufacturer is granted a derogation under Article 10, in accordance with that derogation.
2010/05/21
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 108 #

2009/0173(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new)
65% in 2015
2010/05/21
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 110 #

2009/0173(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
1. In respect of the period 1 January 20145 and every calendar year thereafter, the Commission shall impose an excess emissions premium on a manufacturer or pool manager, as appropriate, where a manufacturer’s average specific emissions of CO2 exceed its specific emissions target. The excess emissions premiums shall be similar to premiums paid in other sectors under the European Emission Trading Scheme.
2010/05/10
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 114 #

2009/0173(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2
2. The excess emissions premium under paragraph 1 shall be calculated using the following formula (a) From 2014 until 2018 (i) For excess emissions of more than 3 g CO2/km: ((Excess emissions – 3) × €120 + 45 €) × number of new light commercial vehicles. (ii) For excess emissions of more than 2 g CO2/km but no more than 3 g CO2/km: ((Excess emissions – 2) × 25 € + 20 €) × number of new light commercial vehicles. (iii) For excess emissions of more than 1 but no more than 2 g CO2/km: ((Excess emissions – 1) × 15 € + 5 €) × number of new light commercial vehicles. (iv) For excess emissions of no more than 1 g CO2/km: Excess emissions × 5 € × number of new light commercial vehicles. (b) From 2019: (Excess emissions × €120) × number of new light commercial vehicles. Where for the purposes of this Article: ‘excess emissions’ means the positive number of grams per kilometre by which a manufacturer’s average specific emissions of CO2 - taking into account CO2 emissions reductions due to innovative technologies approved in accordance with Article 11 - exceeded its specific emissions target in the calendar year or part of the calendar year to which the obligation under Article 4 applies, rounded to the nearest three decimal places; and ‘number of new light commercial vehicles’ means the number of new light commercial vehicles of which it is the manufacturer and which were registered in that period according to the phase-in criteria as set out in Article 4.deleted
2010/05/10
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 115 #

2009/0173(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
– 75 % in 20146,
2010/05/21
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 124 #

2009/0173(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
– 80 % in 20157,
2010/05/21
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 127 #

2009/0173(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
The Commission shall establish methods for the collection of excess emissions premiums under paragraph 1.deleted
2010/05/10
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 128 #

2009/0173(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 4
4. The amounts of the excess emissions premium shall be considered as revenue for the general budget of the European Union.deleted
2010/05/10
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 132 #

2009/0173(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – indent 3
– 100 % from 20168 onwards. As of 1 January 2016 completed vehicles shall also be included in determining each manufacturer’s average specific CO2 emissions.
2010/05/21
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 147 #

2009/0173(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – indent 1
subject to confirmation of its feasibility on the basis of updated impact assessment results, the modalities for reaching, by the year 2020, a long-term target of 13560 g CO2/km, starting in 2020, in a cost-effective manner; and
2010/05/10
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 152 #

2009/0173(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 - indent 2
- confirm thidentify the modalities for a possible inclusion in this Regulation of vehicles in category N2 and M2 as defined in Annex II to Directive 2007/46/EC with a reference mass not exceeding 2 610 kg and to vehicles to which type-approval is extended in accordance with Article 2(2) of Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 for the long-term target.
2010/05/10
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 154 #

2009/0173(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3
The European Commission shall make a proposal to the European Parliament and Council on 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 13(3).
2010/05/10
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 157 #

2009/0173(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 7
7. TBy 2011 the Commission shall by 2015 review the method of determining the specificset up a procedure to obtain representative values of CO2 emissions of CO2and mass of completed vehicles in paragraph 7 of Part B of Annex II and, if appropriate, submit a proposal to the European Parliament and to the Council to amend Annex IIfor monitoring purposes.
2010/05/10
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 168 #

2009/0173(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex 2 – paragraph B – point 7
7. Specific emissions of completed vehicles The specific emissions of completed vehicles shall be determined in accordance with Directive 2004/3/EC. Where that value is not available, the specific emissions of a completed vehicle shall be set equal to the highest value of the specific emissions of all complete vehicles that are of the same type of vehicle as the incomplete vehicle on which the completed vehicle is based, and that have been registered in the EU in the same monitoring year, where ‘type of vehicle’ is defined in accordance with Article 3 of Directive 2007/46/EC. If there are more than three different values of specific emissions of all complete vehicles, the second-highest specific emissions shall be used.deleted
2010/05/10
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 252 #

2009/0173(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. By 1 January 2018, the Commission shall complete a review of the specific emission target in Annex I and of the derogations in Article 10, with the aim of defining: – the modalities for reaching a long-term target of 145 g CO2/km, starting in 2025, in a cost-effective manner; and – the aspects of the implementation of that targets, including the excess emissions premium. On the basis of such a review and its impact assessment, which includes an overall assessment of the impact on the car industry and its dependent industries, the Commission shall, if appropriate, make a proposal to amend this Regulation in a way which is as neutral as possible from the point of view of competition, and which is socially equitable and sustainable. The European Commission shall make a proposal to the European Parliament and European Council on those measures, designed to amend essential elements of this Regulation.
2010/05/21
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 288 #

2009/0173(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 7
7. TBy 2011 the Commission shall by 2015 review the method of determining the specificset up a procedure to obtain representative values of CO2 emissions of CO2and mass of completed vehicles in paragraph 7 of Part B of Annex II and, if appropriate, submit a proposal to the European Parliament and to the Council to amend Annex IIfor monitoring purposes.
2010/05/21
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 46 #

2009/0003(CNS)

Proposal for a recommendation
Part I – Chapter III– point 1 – point b – new indent
- promote hand hygiene among health professionals;
2009/03/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 23 #

2008/2211(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Invites the Member States and local and regional authorities to create a one-stop shop for authorisation to install antennas and repeaters, and to include among their urban development plans a regional antenna plan; such plans should, in particular, serve to regulate and pinpoint appropriate sites for the installation of antennas and repeaters, with a view to keeping those sources of electromagnetic waves as far away as possible from population centres and, above all, to preventing their installation close to sites in which vulnerable persons spend long periods of time, such as schools, hospitals and rest homes, etc.;
2009/01/30
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 32 #

2008/0147(COD)

Council position – amending act
Recital 6 a (new)
(6a) In order to avoid distorting competition in the road freight sector, mark-ups for pollution and congestion costs may be introduced by the Member States provided that existing domestic taxation in this sector – including vehicle ownership and/or traffic taxes, along with fuel taxes – is not reduced in such a way as to subsidise national operators. Fulfilment of this requirement must be demonstrated when the mark-up for external costs is introduced, and the Commission must carry out a prior check on, and subsequently monitor, compliance with the requirement.
2011/03/22
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 34 #

2008/0147(COD)

Council position – amending act
Recital 13 a
(13a) The increased cost of road freight resulting from external-cost charges for pollution and congestion must, along the relevant road links, be coupled with alternatives in terms of infrastructure, modal solutions and the provision of services by operators under access and service conditions based in particular on competition and market comparisons. In accordance with the implementing principles for inter-modal, intra-modal and co-modal shifts of traffic flows, Member States intending to introduce mark-ups for pollution and congestion costs must therefore show that these requirements are being met, including in terms of programming commitments to be implemented within a predetermined timeframe.
2011/03/22
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 43 #

2008/0147(COD)

Council position – amending act
Article 1 – point 1 a (new)
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 6 – paragraph 4 a (new)
(1a) In Article 6, the following paragraph shall be added : ‘(4a) The introduction and application of mark-ups under Article 7b(2) shall not be coupled with reductions in vehicle and fuel taxes. The Commission shall monitor the proper implementation of this paragraph.’
2011/03/22
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 47 #

2008/0147(COD)

Council position – amending act
Article 1 – point 2
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 7 c – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
The introduction of external-cost charges is dependent on the availability of modal alternatives to the relevant section of road and of competitive services thereon. The Commission shall ensure that the Member States fulfil this requirement within a reasonable timeframe.
2011/03/22
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 51 #

2008/0147(COD)

Council position – amending act
Article 1 – point 2
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 7 c – paragraph 3
3. The external-cost charge related to traffic-based air pollution shall not apply to vehicles which comply with the most stringent EURO emission standards until fourive years after the dates of application laid down in the rules which introduced those standards.
2011/03/22
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 62 #

2008/0147(COD)

Council position – amending act
Article 1 – point 2
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 7 f – paragraph 5
5. The amount of the mark-up shall be deducted from the amount of the external cost charge calculated in accordance with Article 7c, except for vehicles of EURO emission classes 0, I and II;. The related revenues shall be invested in financing the construction of priority projects of European interest identified in Annex III to Decision No 1692/96/EC.
2011/03/22
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 66 #

2008/0147(COD)

Council position – amending act
Article 1 – point 2
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 7 g – paragraph 3 – point (c)
(c) no infrastructure charge is more than 17500 % above the maximum level of the weighted average infrastructure charge as referred to in Article 7b; and
2011/03/22
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 67 #

2008/0147(COD)

Council position – amending act
Article 1 – point 2
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 7 g – paragraph 3 – point (d)
(d) the peak periods during which the higher infrastructure charges are levied for the purpose of reducing congestion do not exceed fivthree hours per day.
2011/03/22
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 82 #

2008/0147(COD)

Council position – amending act
Article 1 – point 4
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 9 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall determine the use of revenues generated by this Directive. The revenues generated from external-cost charges, or the equivalent in financial value of these revenues, shouldall be used to benefit the transport sector, to make transport more sustainable and optimise the entire transport system, including the following: (a) facilitating efficient pricing; (b) reducing road transport pollution at source; (c) mitigating the effects of road transport pollution at source; (d) improving the CO2 and energy performance of vehicles; (e) developing alternative infrastructure for transport users and/or expanding current capacity; (f) optimising logistics; or (g) improving road safety; Member States shall determine the use to be made of revenue from charges for the use of road infrastructure. To enable the transport network to be developed as a whole, revenue from charges shall be used to benefit the road transport sector and optimise the road transport system. At least 15 % of the revenues generated by the external cost charge in each Member State shall be dedicated to financially supporting TEN-T projects in order to increase transport sustainability. This percentage shall gradually increase over time. The application of the multiplication factor in mountain areas for charging of air pollution costs and noise shall be linked to the requirement to spend the revenues generated in the construction of priority projects of European interest identified in Annex III to Decision No 1692/96/EC.
2011/03/22
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 63 #

2008/0142(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 5
(5) As confirmed by the Court of Justice on several occasions, while recognizing their specific nature, all types of medical care fall within the scope of the Treaty. In particular, all European citizens holding a European Health Insurance Card should, by virtue of the principles of solidarity and reciprocity, be given emergency care in whichever Member State a patient happens to be, irrespective of the financial implications that the treatment might entail for the hospital providing the service or of the country or local authority responsible for that hospital. In accordance with the principle of reciprocity, the services should be paid for by the Member State where the emergency treatment was administered, and the cost, subsequently reimbursed in full by the Member State of affiliation.
2009/01/21
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 83 #

2008/0142(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 10
(10) For the purposes of this Directive, the concept of “cross-border healthcare” covers the following modes of supply of healthcare: – Use of healthcare abroad (i.e.: a patient moving to a healthcare provider in another Member State for treatment); this is what is referred to as ‘patient mobility’; – Cross-border provision of healthcare (i.e.: delivery of service from the territory of one Member State into the territory of another); such as telemedicine services, remote diagnosis and prescription, laboratory services; – Provision of emergency healthcare and, subject to different rules, the delivery of care to patients who have chosen to go to another Member State (the “Member State of delivery”) in order to undergo planned treatment; – Permanent presence of a healthcare provider (i.e.: establishment of a healthcare provider in another Member State); and, – Temporary presence of persons (i.e.: mobility of health professionals, for example moving temporarily to the Member State of the patient to provide services).
2009/01/21
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 88 #

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 and, in any event, for delivering the healthcare needed to administer treatment in case of emergency. 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.
2009/01/21
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 102 #

2008/0142(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 16
(16) Member States should ensure, that mechanisms for the protection of patients and the compensation for harm are in place for healthcare provided on their territory and that they are appropriate to the nature and extent of the risk. However, it is for the Member State to determine the nature and/or modalities of such a mechanism. Specific provisions and special coordinating measures should, in any event, be laid down in order to coordinate the activities of hospitals constituting centres of excellence, in particular with a view to guaranteeing access to the best care for those patients in the EU genuinely in need of it. To that end, and especially where patients acting by choice are concerned, each Member State should designate the national, regional, and local bodies responsible for ascertaining whether there is a real need to use healthcare in another Member State and for compiling lists of prior authorisations for treatment at a centre of excellence in a Member State other than the patient’s country of residence. The Member State of affiliation should thereafter provide the funds required to reimburse the cost of the treatment for which prior authorisation was obtained.
2009/01/21
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 277 #

2008/0142(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 - points (f a) and (f b) (new)
fa ) "urgent acute patient" means a patient in a situation of health emergency, in particular one at risk of loss of life or loss of functioning of vital organs in the very near future, the treatment of whom requires beyond all doubt the immediate intervention of the health services; fb) "voluntary patient" means a patient choosing the place of treatment on the basis of a range of reasons such as: better treatment, shorter waiting periods, family reasons or convenience for convalescence.
2009/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 467 #

2008/0142(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. A Member State may not refuse to provide care and must meet the full cost of treatment for any patient in an emergency situation on its territory.
2009/01/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 506 #

2008/0142(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 a (new)
Article 8a Specialised care in hospitals constituting centres of excellence 1. The Commission and the Member States shall encourage hospitals constituting centres of excellence to coordinate their activities, not least with a view to establishing a data bank for patients giving information about the availability of treatment in such hospitals, and shall help to set up the networks necessary for professional interchange, exchange of information, rotating use of technologically advanced devices, and exchange of good practice regarding the treatment of patients. 2. Member States shall designate the national bodies called upon to assess the characteristics of patients’ diseases and the need for specialised care and to compile prior authorisation lists for the purposes of treatment in centres of excellence in a Member State other than the patient’s country of residence. National bodies shall work in close coordination with such regional and local counterparts as might exist. The home Member State of the centre concerned shall thereafter provide the funds necessary to pay for the treatment for which prior authorisation has been obtained.
2009/01/22
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 162 #

2008/0028(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 2
2. Without prejudice to specific Union provisions applicable to particular foods as regards the requirements referred to in points (a) to (k) of Article 9(1), when appearing on the package or on the label attached thereto, the mandatory particulars listed in Article 9(1) shall be printed on the package or on the label in characters using a font size where the x- height, as defined in Annex IV, is equal to or greater than 1,2 mm. The mandatory particulars shall be presented in such a way as to ensure a significantCriteria other than font size, such as font type, contrast between the prifont and the background, line and character pitch, should also be considered.
2011/03/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 173 #

2008/0028(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 3
3. In case of packaging or containers the largest printable surface of which has an area of less than 680 cm2, the minimum x- height of the font size referred to in paragraph 2 shall be equal to or greater than 0,9 mmnot apply.
2011/03/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 267 #

2008/0028(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 a (new)
25a. The name or address of the food business operator placed on the label does not constitute an indication of the country of origin or place of provenance of the food product concerned.
2011/03/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 294 #

2008/0028(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The energy content, expressed in kcal per 100g or 100ml or per portion, shall be repeated in the bottom right-hand corner of the front-of-pack, in a font size of 3 mm and surrounded by a boarder.
2011/03/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 304 #

2008/0028(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. The particularsWhere the labelling of a prepacked food provides the mandatory nutrition declaration referred to in Aarticle 29(3) may1), the information on energy shall be presented togepeated on the front of pack per 100 g/ml and per portion. In addition, the amounts of fat, saturates, sugars, salt expressed per 100 g/ml or per portion may be repeated thereon:
2011/03/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 510 #

2008/0013(COD)

Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 8
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 7
7. Subject to Article 10b, the amount of allowances allocated free of charge under paragraphs 3 to 6 of this Article [and paragraph 2 of Article 3c] in 2013Until an international agreement has entered into force, the amount of allowances allocated free of charge to installations not covered by paragraph 2 in 2013 and each subsequent year shall be 8100% of the quantity determined in accordance with the measures referred to in paragraph 1 and thereafter the free allocation shall decrease each year by equal amounts resulting in no free allocation in 2020without changing the total quantity of allowances according to Article 9.
2008/07/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 525 #

2008/0013(COD)

Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 8
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 8
8. In 2013 and in each subsequent year up to 2020, installations in sectors which are exposed to a significant risk of carbon leakage shall be allocated allowances free of charge up to 100 percent of the quantity determined in accordance with paragraphs 2 to 6.deleted
2008/07/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 126 #

2007/0286(COD)

Council position
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1a (new)
For BAT reference documents adopted before the entry into force of the Directive, emission limit values shall also take into account the technical characteristics of the installation concerned, its geographical location and the local environmental conditions.
2010/03/30
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 292 #

2007/0286(COD)

Council position
Annex I – point 3.5
3.5. Manufacture of ceramic products by firing, in particular roofing tiles, bricks, refractory bricks, tiles, stoneware or porcelain with a production capacity exceeding 75 tonnes per day and/or with a kiln capacity exceeding 4m3 and with a setting density per kiln exceeding 300 kg/m3
2010/03/31
Committee: ENVI