Activities of Kira Marie PETER-HANSEN related to 2023/0373(COD)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on preventing plastic pellet losses to reduce microplastic pollution
Amendments (7)
Amendment 3 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32
Recital 32
(32) MAs micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) inaccount for an important share of the pellet supply chain, they should comply with the relevant obligations laid down in this Regulation, however they could face proportionally higher costs and difficulties when complying with some of the obligations. The Commission should raise awareness among economic operators and carriers regarding the necessity of preventing pellet losses. Additionally, the Commission should develop training materials to assist them, taking into account the non- binding Recommendation adopted by the parties to the Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment of the North-East Atlantic (OSPAR). Additionally, the Commission should develop training materials, in consultation with all relevant stakeholders, to assist economic operators and carriers in fulfilling their obligations, particularly with respect to the requirements of the risk assessment. Member States should provide access to information and assistance regarding compliance with obligations and the risk assessment requirements. Regarding the assistance of Member States, this could include technical and financial support as well as specialised training to SMEsupport and specialised training to SMEs, as well as financial support and access to finance for micro and small-sized enterprises. Member States actions should be taken in respect of applicable State aid rules.
Amendment 7 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1
1. TWithin 6 months after the entry into force of this Regulation, the Commission shall develop awareness raising and training material on the sound implementation of the obligations laid down in this Regulation in consultation with, taking into account the non-binding Recommendation adopted by the parties to the Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment of the North-East Atlantic (OSPAR). This shall be done in consultation with relevant stakeholders, including representatives of economic operators, carriers, and certifiers, including micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as civil society organisations, and in collaboration with competent authorities.
Amendment 9 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall ensure that economic operators and carriers, especially micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, get access to information and assistance regarding compliance with this Regulation.
Amendment 10 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – introductory part
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – introductory part
Without prejudice to applicable state aid rules, the assistance referred to in the first subparagraph, for micro and small-sized enterprises, may take the form of:
Amendment 14 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
For medium-sized enterprises, the assistance may take the form of point (c) and (d) of this article.
Amendment 18 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1
Article 17 – paragraph 1
The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 198 to amend Annexes I to IV. in order to take account of the technical progress and scientific developments.
Amendment 19 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) the specific needstructural constraints of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises.