17 Amendments of Robert ROOS related to 2023/0232(COD)
Amendment 198 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 47
Recital 47
(47) Measures taken pursuant to this Directive should also take account ofconsider other EUnion policy objectives, such as. These include the objectives pursued by [Regulation (EU) xxxx/xxxx67 +] that, which aim ato ensuringe a secure and sustainable supply of critical raw materials for Europe’s industry. _________________ 67 + OP: please insert in the text the number of the Regulation establishing a framework for ensuring a secure and sustainable supply of critical raw materials and amending Regulations (EU) 168/2013, (EU) 2018/858, 2018/1724 and (EU) 2019/1020 contained in document COM(2023)160 and insert the number, date, title and OJ reference of that Directive in the footnoteMeasures taken pursuant to this Directive should also consider national objectives, particularly those aimed at building houses.
Amendment 243 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
(1 a) ‘soil ecological functions’ means the set of interrelated processes and interactions within the soil ecosystem that sustain life, support and are the result of soil biodiversity and maintain the overall health and productivity of terrestrial environments, such as nutrient cycling, organic matter decomposition, soil structure formation, water filtration and purification, carbon sequestration, and the provision of habitats and resources for a diverse range of organisms.
Amendment 320 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Member States shall, where appropriate, cooperate and exchange best practices with neighboring Member States, provided there are transboundary effects on soil and comparable land use across borders. This applies particularly to soil districts that demonstrate similar values in the parameters outlined in paragraph 2, points (a) to (d).
Amendment 332 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Member States shall designate onea competent authority for each soil district established in accordance with Article 4.
Amendment 400 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall ensure that new soil measurements are performed at least every 57 years.
Amendment 420 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Member States shall ensure that soil health assessments are performed at least every 57 years and that the first soil health assessment is performed by … (OP: please insert the date = 57 years after date of entry into force of the Directive).
Amendment 427 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
A soil is considered healthy in accordance with this Directive where the following cumulative conditions are fulfilled and the soil is able to satisfactorily and sustainably perform its ecological functions:
Amendment 433 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) the values for allmajority of the soil descriptors listed in part A of Annex I meet or exceed the criteria laid down therein, and, where applicable, are adapted in accordance with Article 7;
Amendment 439 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) the values for allmajority of the soil descriptors listed in part B of Annex I meet or exceed the criteria set in accordance with Article 7 (‘'healthy soil’').
Amendment 451 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Soil is unhealthy where at least one of the criteria referred to in subparagraph 1 is not met (‘unhealthy soil’). and the soil is unable to satisfactorily and sustainably perform its ecological functions
Amendment 559 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(b a) Paragraphs 1 and 2 do noy apply for the following types of projects: (i) Building and transformation of housing units, with a particular emphasis on the social housing sector; (ii) The rollout of low-carbon energy projects that are directly linked to achieving the objectives laid down in Regulation (EU) 2021/1119 European Climate Law;
Amendment 570 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 a (new)
Article 11 a (new)
Article11a Cross-Territorial Compensation within the Union 1. Without prejudice to the provisions laid down in article 11, Member States are permitted to execute compensatory measures in the territory of another Member State. 2. The cross-territorial compensation shall adhere to the following conditions: a. The compensatory measures are in accordance with the overarching principles of reducing the loss of the soil’s capacity to provide multiple ecosystem services. b. The compensatory actions taken in the territory of another Member State shall not adversely affect the host territory’s own ability to provide ecosystem services.
Amendment 701 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 24 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 24 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. By (OP :please insert the date = 6 years after the date of entry into force of the Directive), the Commission shall carry out an evaluation of this Directive to assess the progress towards its objectives and the need to amend its provisions in order to set more specific requirements to ensure that unhealthy soils are regenerated and that all soils will be healthy by 2050. This evaluation shall take into account, inter alia, the following elements:
Amendment 704 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 24 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 24 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) relevant scientific and analytical data, including results from research projects funded by the Union;
Amendment 717 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 24 – paragraph 2
Article 24 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall present a report on the main findings of the evaluation referred to in paragraph 1 to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee, and the Committee of the Regions, as well as the Parliaments of the Member States.
Amendment 760 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – Part B - Row 1
Annex I – Part B - Row 1
Amendment 766 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – Part C –Row 2
Annex I – Part C –Row 2
Part C: soil descriptors without criteria Aspect of soil degradation Soil descriptor Excess nutrient content in soil Nitrogen in soil (mg g-1) deleted