Activities of Susana SOLÍS PÉREZ related to 2023/0079(COD)
Plenary speeches (1)
Framework for ensuring a secure and sustainable supply of critical raw materials (debate)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council 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
Amendments (160)
Amendment 10 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) Given the complexity and the transnational character of critical raw material value chains, uncoordinated national measures to ensure a secure and sustainable supply of critical raw materials have a high potential of distorting competition and fragmenting the internal market. Therefore, to safeguard the functioning of the internal market, a common Union framework should be created to collectively address this central challenge. To this aim, the EU and Member States should increase the synergies between EU´s climate and energy targets, including by identifying projects that can produce renewable energy as well as the sustainable extraction of critical raw materials at the same time.
Amendment 14 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) Firstly, in order to effectively ensure the Union's access to a secure and sustainable supply of critical raw materials, that framework should include measures to decrease the Union's growing supply risks by strengthening Union capacities along all stages of the strategic raw materials value chain, including extraction, processing and recycling, towards benchmarks defined for each strategic raw material. Secondly, as the Union will continue to rely on imports, the framework should include measures to increase the diversification of external supplies of strategic raw materials. Thirdly, is necessary to provide measures to reinforce the Union’s ability to monitor and mitigate existing and future supply risks. Fourthly, the framework should contain measures to increase the circularity and sustainability of the critical raw materials consumed in the Union. Fifthly, limiting the increase in demand for critical raw materials will strengthen the strategic autonomy of the Union while at the same time reduce our global environmental footprint. Therefore, it is necessary to develop an indicator to monitor the evolution of the level of criticality and material efficiency of intermediate and final products containing critical raw materials.
Amendment 17 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) Firstly, in order to effectively ensure the Union's access to a secure and sustainable supply of critical raw materials, that framework should include measures to decrease the Union's growing supply risks by strengthening Union capacities along all stages of the strategic raw materials value chain, including extraction, processing and recyclparticularly recycling, sustainable extraction using synergies between renewable energy projects and the EU need for critical raw materials, and processing, towards benchmarks defined for each strategic raw material. Secondly, as the Union will continue to rely on imports, the framework should include measures to increase the diversification of external supplies of strategic raw materials. Thirdly, is necessary to provide measures to reinforce the Union’s ability to monitor and mitigate existing and future supply risks. Fourthly, the framework should contain measures to increase the circularity and sustainability of the critical raw materials consumed in the Union.
Amendment 24 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 a (new)
Recital 11 a (new)
(11a) Sustainable and environmentally respectful extraction projects, incorporating innovative processes and conducting mineralogical and metallurgical processing close to the extraction sites, may be regarded as Important Projects of Common European Interest according to comunication from the Commission on IPCEI1a. These projects should significantly contribute to economic growth, job creation, the green and digital transition, and enhance competitiveness for the Union industry and economy. Furthermore, to align with European values and objectives, these projects should exhibit an unwavering commitment to transparency, regional development, education, and community engagement, avoiding the use of fossil fuels through the integration of renewable energy sources, reducing waste, and utilizing sustainable water usage practices. _________________ 1a Communication on the criteria for the analysis of the compatibility with the internal market of State aid to promote the execution of IPCEIs (OJ C 528, 30.12.2021, p. 10–18)
Amendment 39 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25 a (new)
Recital 25 a (new)
(25a) Recognizing the critical role of local and regional authorities in multilevel governance, their active involvement is imperative to foster regional development in critical and strategic raw material projects. Their unique knowledge and proximity to these projects ensure effective decision-making, promote local buy-in, and drive sustainable practices tailored to regional specifics, ultimately enhancing the success and positive impact of these initiatives.
Amendment 40 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25 b (new)
Recital 25 b (new)
(25b) Recognizing the unique needs and circumstances of outermost regions, it is crucial to tailor mining, recycling, and processing projects to their specific conditions. Ensuring such considerations promotes sustainable development, preserves local ecosystems, respects cultural nuances, and maximizes the potential benefits for these regions, thereby aligning with the Union's commitment to equitable, inclusive progress across all territories.
Amendment 41 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25 c (new)
Recital 25 c (new)
(25c) It is essential to acknowledge the potential of mining, processing, and recycling projects to retain and increase value within regions, improve local skill sets, and combat depopulation, as they can serve as pivotal economic drivers, providing job opportunities, enhancing local capacities, and attracting populations, thus promoting regional development and long-term sustainability.
Amendment 53 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 42 a (new)
Recital 42 a (new)
(42a) Electronic waste contains critical raw materials in concentrations significantly superior to those found in the world's finest ore grades. This offers an immense developmental potential for urban mining. Therefore, it is crucial to establish supportive infrastructure for recycling centers, enabling them to reintroduce these recycled materials into the market effectively and efficiently.
Amendment 70 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 56 a (new)
Recital 56 a (new)
(56a) During the evaluation proces in accordance with Article 46, the Commission should establish specific objectives related to the extraction, processing, and recycling capacities for each strategic raw material. This should be done either within two years after the date of entry of this regulation or contingent upon the availability of necessary information regarding material availability in municipal waste management facilities, as well as requisite technological developments.
Amendment 78 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. The general objective of this Regulation is to improve the functioning of the internal market by establishing a framework to ensure the Union's access to a secure and sustainable supply of critical raw materials. and the sustainable development of its regions
Amendment 91 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
Recital 26
(26) Within the Union, critical raw materials projects often face difficulties with access to finance. Critical raw materials markets are often characterised by high volatility of prices, long lead times, high concentration and opacity. Additionally, financing for the sector requires a high level of expert knowledge that is often lacking among financial institutions. To overcome these factors and contribute towards ensuring a stable and reliable supply of strategic raw materials, Member States and the Commission should assist in access to finance and administrative support. Given the essential nature of critical raw materials for the green transition, the Commission shall adopt as soon as possible a delegated act under the Taxonomy Regulation (EU) 2021/523 defining the technical screening criteria for mining and refining, based on the work of the Platform on Sustainable Finance.
Amendment 97 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
An updated list of strategic raw materials shall include, from among the raw materials assessed, the raw materials that score among the highest in terms of strategic importance, forecasted demand growth, forecasted demand availability that could jeopardize regional development, and difficulty of increasing production. The strategic importance, projected demand growth, forecasted demand availability that could jeopardize regional development and difficulty of increasing production shall be determined in accordance with Annex I, Section 2.
Amendment 112 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) for extraction projects in the Union, the project will create added value by keeping an additional step of the value chain in the region;
Amendment 115 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) Access to raw materials is essential for the Union economy and the functioning of the internal market. There is a set of non-energy, non-agricultural raw materials that, due to their high economic importance and their exposure to high supply risk, often caused by a high concentration of supply from a few third countries, are considered critical. Given the key role of many such critical raw materials in realising the green and digital transitions, and in light of their use for defence and aerospace applications, demand will increase exponentially in the coming decades. At the same time, the risk of supply disruptions is increasing against the background of rising geopolitical tensions and resource competition. Furthermore, if not managed properly, increased demand for critical raw materials could lead to negative environmental and social impacts. Considering these trends, it is necessary to take measures to ensure access to a secure and sustainable supply of critical raw materials to safeguard the Union's economic resilience and open strategic autonomy.
Amendment 116 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 42 a (new)
Recital 42 a (new)
(42a) Electronic waste harbors critical raw materials in concentrations significantly superior to those found in the world's finest ore grades 1a. This fact unveils a substantial economic prospect inherent in urban mining that holds immense developmental potential. Therefore, it's crucial to establish enabling facilities for recycling centers, allowing them to reintroduce these recycled quantities into the market effectively and efficiently _________________ 1a Torrubia, J.; Valero, A.; Valero, A.; Lejuez, A. Challenges and Opportunities for the Recovery of Critical Raw Materials from Electronic Waste: The Spanish Perspective. Sustainability 2023, 15, 1393. https://doi.org/10.3390/su15021393
Amendment 129 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point g
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point g
(g) an estimate of the project’s potential for quality job creation and the project’s needs in terms of skilled workforce as well as upskilling and reskilling. For extraction projects, an estimation of the added value retained in the metallurgical and mineralogical processing and beneficiation of mineral resources expressed in terms of new job creation, research and development, and increased business volume generated.
Amendment 135 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) In order to ensure that the measures set out in the Regulation focus on the most relevant materials, a list of strategic raw materials and a list of critical raw materials should be established. Those lists should also serve to guide and coordinate Member States’ efforts to contribute to the realisation of the aims of this Regulation. The list of strategic raw materials should contain raw materials that are of high strategic importance, taking into account their use in strategic technologies underpinning the green and digital transitions or for defence or aerospace applications, that are characterised by a potentially significant gap between global supply and projected demand, and for which an increase in production is relatively difficult, for instance due to long lead-times for new projects increasing supply capacity. To take account of possible technological and economic changes, the list of strategic materials should be periodically reviewed and, if necessary, updated. In order to ensure that efforts to increase the Union capacities along the value chain, reinforce the Union’s capacity to monitor and mitigate supply risks and increase diversification of supply are focused on the materials for which they are most needed, the relevant measures should only apply to the list of strategic raw materials.
Amendment 135 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Where the Member State together with local or regional authorities whose territory is concerned by a proposed project objects to granting the proposed project strategic status, it shall present substantiated reasons for doing so during the discussion referred to in paragraph 4. The Board shall discuss the substantiated reasons presented by a Member State for its objection. If, after the discussion, the Member State maintains its objection, the project shall not be considered for the status of Strategic Project.
Amendment 141 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3
Article 7 – paragraph 3
3. The Member State together with regional and local authorities whose territory is concerned by a Strategic Project shall take measures to contribute to its timely and effective implementation.
Amendment 143 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 4
Article 7 – paragraph 4
4. The Board shall engage in periodically discussions regarding the implementation of the Strategic Projects and, where. When necessary, measures that could be taken byit shall consider measures that the project promoter or, the Member State or local and regional authorities, whose territory is concerndirectly affected by a Strategic Project, could undertake to further facilitate the implementasuccessful execution of thoese Strategic Projects. The Board shall inform the project promoter, the Member State and the regional and local authorities of the results of the discussions in a timely manner.
Amendment 145 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5a) The global demand for critical raw materials is projected to soon exceed supply, making the creation of a level playing field for innovative, sustainable alternatives vital for the EU. This requires not only investments into research but also the creation of market conditions that allow renewable substitutes to compete with traditional fossil materials.
Amendment 147 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5a) The Commission shall incorporate a new indicator to account for materials with high energy intensity and scarcity, in order to include them in the forecoming list of critical raw materials. This is mainly focused on advancing the Union's objectives of circularity and energy efficiency.
Amendment 158 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) To strengthen Union capacities along the strategic raw materials value chain, benchmarks should be set to guide efforts and track progress. The aim should be to increase capacities for each strategic raw material at each stage of the value chain, while aiming to achieve overall capacity benchmarks for extraction, processing and recycling of strategic raw materials. Firstly, the Union should increase the use of its own geological resources of strategic raw materials and build up capacity to allow it to extract the materials needed to produce at least 105 % of the Union's consumption of strategic raw materials. Keeping in mind that extraction capacity is highly dependent on the availability of Union geological resources, the achievement of this benchmark is dependent on such availability. Secondly, in order to build a full value chain and prevent any bottlenecks at intermediate stages, the Union should in addition increase its processing capacity along the value chain and be able to produce at least 450 % of its annual consumption of strategic raw materials. Thirdly, it is expected that in the coming decades a growing share of the Union's consumption of strategic raw materials can be covered by secondary raw materials, which would improve both the security and the sustainability of the Union’s raw materials supply. Therefore, Union recycling capacity should be able to produce at least 15 % of the Union’s annual consumption of strategic raw materials. These benchmarks refer to the 2030 time horizon, in alignment with the Union's climate and energy targets set under Regulation (EU) 2021/1119 of the European Parliament and of the Council29and the digital targets under the Digital Decade30, which they underpin. Furthermore, quality jobs, including skills development and job-to-job transitions, will address risks in the sectoral labour market and help ensure the EU’s competitiveness. _________________ 29 Regulation (EU) 2021/1119 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 June 2021 establishing the framework for achieving climate neutrality and amending Regulations (EC) No 401/2009 and (EU) 2018/1999 (OJ L 243, 9.7.2021, p. 1). 30 Decision (EU) 2022/2481 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 December 2022 establishing the Digital Decade Policy Programme 2030 (OJL 323, 19.12.2022, p. 4–26 )
Amendment 161 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that national, regional, and local authorities, responsible for preparing plans, —including zoning, spatial plans, and land -use plans, include in such plans— incorporate, where appropriate, provisions for the development of critical raw materials projects into such plans. Priority shall be given to artificial and built surfaces, industrial sites, brownfield sites, and, where appropriate, greenfield sites not in usable for agriculture and forestryal or forestry purposes. Consideration shall also be given to proximity to potential material extraction sites and the feasibility of establishing technological hubs that foster synergies among the various components of the value chain.
Amendment 164 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) For some raw materials, the Union is almost fully dependent on a single country for its supply. Such dependencies entail a high risk of supply disruptions. To limit such potential risk and increase the Union’s economic resilience, efforts should be undertaken to ensure that, by 2030, it is not dependent on a single third country for more than 650% of its supply of any strategic raw material, unprocessed and at any stage of processing, giving however special consideration to countries with whom the Union has established a Strategic Partnership on raw materials giving rise to greater assurances regarding supply risks.
Amendment 166 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Member States, local and regional authorities may provide administrative support to Strategic Projects to facilitate their rapid and effective implementation, including by providing:
Amendment 167 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) To reflect the evolving Union's capabilities in extraction, processing, and recycling, which depend on geology, the Commission should modify the benchmark targets for each strategic raw material, following the issuance of an opinion from the Board. This modification could also occur subsequent to a review of the list of strategic raw materials.
Amendment 167 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) assistance to project promoters to further increase the public acceptance of the project, incorporating recommendations and best practices shared by the European Critical Raw Materials Board where necessary.
Amendment 171 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) In order to build capacities in the Union, the Commission should, with the support of the Board, identify Strategic Projects in the Union that intend to become active in the extraction, processing or recycling of strategic raw materials, or in the development and scale-up of substitutes. Effective support to Strategic Projects has the potential to improve access to materials for downstream sectors as well as to create economic opportunities along the value chain, including for SMEs, and contribute to the creation of employment. Therefore, to ensure the development of Strategic Projects across the Union, such projects should benefit from streamlined and predictable permitting procedures and support in gaining access to finance. In order to focus support and ensure their added value, projects should, before receiving such support, be assessed against a set of criteria. Strategic Projects in the Union should strengthen the Union's security of supply for strategic raw materials, show sufficient technical feasibility and be implemented in an environmentally and socially sustainable manner. They should also provide cross- border benefits beyond the Member State concerned. Where the Commission assesses these criteria to be fulfilled, it should publish the recognition as a Strategic Project in a decision. As a speedy recognition is key to effectively supporting the Union's security of supply, the assessment process should remain light and not overly burdensome.
Amendment 173 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 a (new)
Recital 9 a (new)
(9a) Limiting the increase in demand for critical raw materials is one of the levers to strengthen the strategic autonomy of the Union and reduce our global environmental footprint. Therefore, the Commission should develop an indicator to monitor the evolution of the level of criticality and material efficiency of intermediate and final products containing critical raw materials.
Amendment 180 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Article 18 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall make the information on their mineral occurrences containing critical raw materials gathered through the measures set out in the national programmes referred to in paragraph 1 publicly available on a free access website and inform local and regional authorities about the occurrences available in their territories. This information shall, where applicable, include the classification of the identified occurrences using the United Nations Framework Classification for Resources.
Amendment 181 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) In order to ensure the sustainability of increased raw material production, new raw materials projects should be implemented sustainably. To that end, the Strategic Projects receiving support under this Regulation should be assessed taking into account international instruments covering all aspects of sustainability highlighted in the EU principles for sustainable raw materials31, including ensuring environmental protection, socially responsible practices, including respect for human rights such as the rights of women, and transparent business practices. Projects should also ensure engagement in good faith as well as comprehensive and meaningful consultations with local communities, including with indigenous peoples. To provide project promoters with a clear and efficient way of complying with this criterion, compliance with relevant Union legislation, international standards, guidelines and principles or participation in a certification scheme recognised under this Regulation should be considered sufficient. As the Union will remain significantly dependant on third countries for its supply in raw materials, it should be particularly active in international standard setting so that a level-playing field can be reached with European producers respecting ambitious ESG criteria. _________________ 31 European Commission, Directorate- General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs, EU principles for sustainable raw materials, Publications Office, 2021, https://data.europa.eu/doi/10.2873/27875
Amendment 187 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 a (new)
Recital 11 a (new)
(11a) Sustainable and environmentally respectful mining projects, incorporating innovative processes and conducting mineral and metallurgical processing close to the extraction sites, could be regarded as Important Projects of Common European Interest (IPCEIs). These projects must significantly contribute to economic growth, job creation, the green and digital transition, and enhance competitiveness for the Union industry and economy. Furthermore, to align with European values and objectives, these projects must exhibit an unwavering commitment to transparency, education, and community engagement, avoiding the use of fossil fuels through the integration of renewable energy sources, reducing waste, and utilizing sustainable water usage practices.
Amendment 188 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 11
(11) ‘recycling’ means any recovery operation by which waste materials, including black mass, are reprocessed into products, materials or substances whether for the original or other purposes;
Amendment 189 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 12
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 12
(12) ‘Union recycling capacity’ means an aggregate of the maximum annual production volume of recycling operations for strategic raw materials, including the sorting and pre-treatment of waste, including black mass, and its processing into secondary raw materials, located in the Union;
Amendment 189 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 20 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Member States, in collaboration with local and regional authorities where necessary, shall identify key market operators along the critical raw materials value chain established in their territory and shall:
Amendment 195 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Each Member State shall by [OP please insert: 3 years after the date of entry into force of this Regulation] adopt and implement national programmes that incorporate a multilevel governance approach involving regional authorities in the decision-making processes and containing measures designed to:
Amendment 197 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 40 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 40 a (new)
(40a) ‘geothermal extraction’ means sustainable extraction of critical raw materials that is a by-product of geothermal electricity, heating or cooling activities;
Amendment 199 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) increase the re-use of products and components with highhich contain critical raw materials recovery potential;
Amendment 200 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) iIncrease the technological maturity of recycling technologies for critical raw materials and to, promote materials efficiency, and foster the substitution of critical raw materials in applications,. This can be achieved at least by including support actions to that effectfor these purposes under national research & innovation programmes. These initiatives shall include supporting the creation of recycling technology hubs that bring together synergies for the research and development of recycling processes for critical raw materials in collaboration with local and regional authorities;
Amendment 201 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) In light of their importance for ensuring the security of supply of strategic raw materials, Strategic Projects should be considered to be in the public interest. Ensuring the security of supply of strategic raw materials is of crucial importance for the success of the green and digital transitions as well as the resilience of the defence and aerospace sectors. To contribute towards security of supply of strategic raw materials in the Union, Member States may provide for support in national permit granting procedures to speed up the realisation of Strategic Projects in accordance with Union law.
Amendment 203 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) Establish a stable secondary critical raw materials market, coordinating shared initiatives, and exchanging best practices;
Amendment 204 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point e b (new)
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point e b (new)
(eb) (new e b) ensure the uptake of quality standards for recycling processes of complex waste streams like electronics waste, to ensure optimal material recovery improving the collection and sorting of its regions or municipalities;
Amendment 205 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
With respect to points (a) and (b) of paragraph 1, the programmes referred to in that paragraph may include, without prejudice to Articles 107 and 108 of the TFEU, the introduction of financial incentives, such as discounts, monetary rewards or deposit-refund systems, to encourage the re-use of products with high critical raw materials recovery pocontential, and the collection of waste from such products with critical raw material recovery potential taking into account the special needs of the different regions.
Amendment 206 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 5
Article 25 – paragraph 5
5. When reporting to the Commission the data concerning the quantities of waste electrical and electronic equipment recycled, pursuant to Article 16(6) of Directive 2012/19/EU on waste electrical and electronic equipment, Member States shall identify separately, and reporin collaboration with local and regional authorities shall identify separately, and report, the critical raw materials put on the market in electrical and electronic equipment, the quantities of components containing relevant amounts of critical raw materials removed from such waste equipment and the quantities of critical raw materials recovered from the waste electrical and electronic equipment. The Commission shall adopt implementing acts specifying the format and details of such reporting. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 37(3). The first reporting period shall cover the first full calendar year after the adoption of those implementing acts.
Amendment 207 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 25 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. During the evaluation process in accordance with Article 46, the Commission shall set targets for the collection and recovery of critical raw materials from waste electrical and electronic equipment. These targets shall be progressive and revised every two years in line with technological development, recycling capacity, and the availability of waste of electrical and electronic equipment in line with the report in paragraph 5, objectives set out in Article 1 and regional and local collection reports.
Amendment 208 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 2 – introductory part
Article 25 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 2 – introductory part
In drawing up this list, the Commission, where necessary in collaboration with Member states regional and local authorities, shall take account of:
Amendment 209 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 2 – point a a (new)
Article 25 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 2 – point a a (new)
(aa) the product turnover, volume placed and collected on the market;
Amendment 215 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 1
Article 31 – paragraph 1
1. Member States, local and regional authorities shall not, for reasons relating to information for recycling or recycled content of permanent magnets or for reasons relating to information on the environmental footprint of critical raw material covered by this Regulation, prohibit, restrict or impede the making available on the market or the putting into service of products incorporating permanent magnets or of critical raw materials that comply with this Regulation.
Amendment 217 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) for mining projects in the Union, the project will add value in the region of the Member State.
Amendment 220 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) for projects in the Union, the establishment, operation or production of the project would have cross-border benefits beyond the Member State concerned, including for downstream sectors, or provide multiple functions contributing at the same time to EU’s binding climate and energy targets;
Amendment 221 #
(26) Within the Union, critical raw materials projects often face difficulties with access to finance. Critical raw materials markets are often characterised by high volatility of prices, long lead times, high concentration and opacity. Additionally, financing for the sector requires a high level of expert knowledge that is often lacking among financial institutions. To overcome these factors and contribute towards ensuring a stable and reliable supply of strategic raw materials, Member States and the Commission should assist in access to finance and administrative support. Given the essential nature of critical raw materials for the Digital and Green Transition, the Commission shall adopt as soon as possible a delegated act under the Taxonomy Regulation (EU) 2021/523 defining the technical screening criteria for mining and refining, based on the work of the Platform on Sustainable Finance.
Amendment 237 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 31 a (new)
Recital 31 a (new)
(31a) The European Investment Bank should, in agreement with the Board, the Member States, the European Commission, explore setting up an EU Export Credit Facility that enables European companies to invest in projects that contribute to achieving the targets set in this Regulation.
Amendment 240 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 2 – point a a (new)
Article 35 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 2 – point a a (new)
(aa) a subgroup to discuss and coordinate socially inclusive and sustainable mining practices, addressing local concerns and needs, promoting transparent communication, and fostering positive community relationships, with the aim of facilitating acceptance of mining projects. The subgroup shall also be responsible for collating and disseminating best practices within the Union;
Amendment 249 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 35
Recital 35
(35) Member States do not have the same capacity when it comes to risk- awareness and anticipation, and not all Member States have developed dedicated structures that monitor the supply chains of critical raw materials and can inform companies about potential risks of supply disruptions. Similarly, although some companies have invested in the monitoring of their supply chains, others lack the capacity to do so. Therefore, in light of the global dimension of critical raw materials supply chains as well as their complexity, the Commission should develop a dedicated monitoring dashboard assessing critical raw materials’ supply risks and ensure the availability of the information gathered for public authorities and private actors, thereby increasing synergies amongst Member States. In order to ensure that Union value chains are sufficiently prepared against potential supply disruptions, the Commission should conduct stress tests assessing the vulnerability of the strategic raw materials supply chains and their exposure to supply risks. Member States should contribute to this exercise by, when possible conducting such stress tests through their national supply and information agencies covering critical raw materials. The Board should ensure the coordination of the implementation of the stress tests by the Commission and Member States. When no Member State has the capacity to perform a required stress test on a given strategic raw material, the Commission should conduct it itself. When making the results of such stress tests publicly available, the Commission should pay particular attention to national security of Member States and not give geopolitical advantages to third countries by disclosing strategic weaknesses. The Commission should also suggest potential strategies that can be adopted by the public authorities and private actors to mitigate supply risks, such as building strategic stocks or further diversifying their supply. For the purpose of gathering the information necessary to conduct the monitoring and stress tests measures, the Commission should coordinate with the relevant standing subgroup of the Board and Member States should identify and monitor key market operators that are important to the functioning of the value chain. When no member of the standing sub-group has the capacity to perform a required stress test on a given strategic raw material, the Commission should conduct it itself.
Amendment 268 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Section 2 – point 2 a (new)
Annex I – Section 2 – point 2 a (new)
2a. The forecasted demand availability shall be calculated as follow: DF/A=DF/R DF is the demand forecast for a reference year; R are known reserves of economically extractable geological resources of a raw material.
Amendment 269 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 42 a (new)
Recital 42 a (new)
(42a) Electronic waste contains concentrations of critical raw materials that are orders of magnitude higher than those found in the best ore grades worldwide 1a. This presents a significant economic opportunity for urban mining, with a high potential for development. _________________ 1a Torrubia, J.; Valero, A.; Valero, A.; Lejuez, A. Challenges and Opportunities for the Recovery of Critical Raw Materials from Electronic Waste: The Spanish Perspective. Sustainability 2023, 15, 1393. https://doi.org/10.3390/su15021393
Amendment 274 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 4 a (new)
Annex III – point 4 a (new)
4a. Whether a extracting project in the Union fulfils the criterion referred to in Article 5(1), point (c a) (new), must comply with the following: (a) Part of the metallurgical and mineralogical processing and beneficiation of the mineral resources are carried out in the same NUTS 3 area or no more than 150 km from the place of extraction in line with Article 12(1), provided that such operations are economically and technically viable; (b) The creation of a wider economic or social benefits, including the creation of employment.
Amendment 276 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point b – point iii a (new)
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point b – point iii a (new)
(iiia) requirements involving local stakeholders in planning and adapting schemes to regional needs and objectives, making use of local data and feedback for tailored and effective implementation.
Amendment 304 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. The general objective of this Regulation is to improve the functioning of the internal market by establishing a framework to ensure the Union's access to ainternationally competitive, efficient, secure and sustainable supply of critical raw materials in the Union.
Amendment 316 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i
(i) Union extraction capacity is able to extract the ores, minerals or concentrates needed to produce at least 105% of the Union's annual consumption of strategic raw materials, to the extent that the Union’s reserves allow for this;
Amendment 317 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point a – point ii
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point a – point ii
(ii) Union processing capacity, including for all intermediate processing steps, is able to produce at least 450% of the Union's annual consumption of strategic raw materials;
Amendment 339 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) diversify the Union's imports of strategic raw materials with a view to ensure that, by 2030, the Union's annual consumption of each strategic raw material at any relevant stage of processing can rely on imports from several third countries, none of which provide more than 650% of the Union's annual consumption;
Amendment 344 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) improve the Union's ability to monitor and mitigate the supply risk related to critical raw materials taking international competitiveness fully into account and avoiding any undue costs;
Amendment 347 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) ensure the free movement of critical raw materials and products containing critical raw materials placed on the Union market while ensuring a high level of environmental protection and sustainability, by improving their circularity and sustainability.cost efficient availability on the EU internal market;
Amendment 353 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
(da) promote development and deployment of substitute raw materials by fostering production methods to substitute raw materials and research and development of alternative innovative materials;
Amendment 360 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point d b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point d b (new)
(db) encourage research and innovation and scalability of substitutes with a lower environmental footprint in Europe.
Amendment 375 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. The European Commission is empowered to establish specific objectives related to the extraction, processing, and recycling capacities for each strategic raw material. This shall be done either by [date two years after the date of entry of this Regulation] or upon the availability of the necessary information or requisite technological developments.
Amendment 414 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 31
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 31
(31) ‘strategic technologies’ means the technologies needed for the green and digital transitions as well as for defence and aerospace applications;
Amendment 418 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 40 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 40 a (new)
(40a) ‘geothermal extraction’ means sustainable extraction of critical raw materials that is a by-product of geothermal electricity, heating or cooling activities;
Amendment 425 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 (new)
For strategic raw materials that are a byproduct of other extraction or recycling processes, those main commodity operations shall also automatically qualify as strategic.
Amendment 433 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
An updated list of strategic raw materials shall include, from among the raw materials assessed, the raw materials that score among the highest in terms of strategic importance, forecasted demand growth, forecasted demand availability and difficulty of increasing production. The strategic importance, projected demand growth, forecasted demand availability and difficulty of increasing production shall be determined in accordance with Annex I, Section 2.
Amendment 441 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3
Article 3 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission shall review and, if necessary, update the list of strategic raw materials by [OP please insert: four years after the date of entry into force of this Regulation], and every 4 four years thereafter. Following the first review, specific targets for each individual strategic raw material will be set with the aim of reaching the overall targets established in this Regulation.
Amendment 449 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) increase the re-use of products and components with highhich contain critical raw materials recovery potential;
Amendment 455 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
An updated list of critical raw materials shall include the strategic raw materials listed in Annex I, Section 1 as well as any other raw material that reaches or exceeds the thresholds for both economic importance and supply risk referred to in paragraph 3. Economic importance and supply risk shall be calculated in accordance with Annex II, Section 2. The Commission shall develop a new indicator that also reflects the scarcity of materials and their energy intensity in production by [the year of the new updated list of critical raw materials].
Amendment 456 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) iIncrease the technological maturity of recycling technologies for critical raw materials and to, promote materials efficiency, and foster the substitution of critical raw materials in applications,. This can be achieved at least by including support actions to that effectfor these purposes under national research &and innovation programmes. These initiatives should include supporting the creation of recycling technology hubs that bring together synergies for the research and development of recycling processes for critical raw materials;
Amendment 460 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3
Article 4 – paragraph 3
3. The thresholds shall be 1 for supply risk and 2.8 for economic importance or 0.8 for supply risk and 4.5 for economic importance.
Amendment 464 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) take necessary measures in order to prevent that products and materials that are exported under an end of waste status fulfill the provisions in accordance with directive 2008/98/EC and the EU regulations thereof
Amendment 468 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) establish a stable secondary critical raw materials market.
Amendment 470 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point e b (new)
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point e b (new)
(eb) require the uptake of quality standards for recycling processes of complex waste streams like electronics waste, to ensure optimal material recovery.
Amendment 484 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
With respect to points (a) and (b) of paragraph 1, the programmes referred to in that paragraph may include, without prejudice to Articles 107 and 108 of the TFEU, the introduction of financial incentives, such as discounts, monetary rewards or deposit-refund systems, to encourage the re-use of products with high critical raw materials recovery pocontential, and the collection of waste from such products with critical raw material recovery potential.
Amendment 493 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
(da) for mining projects in the Union, the project would add value in the region of the Member State;
Amendment 497 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 5
Article 25 – paragraph 5
5. When reporting to the Commission the data concerning the quantities of waste electrical and electronic equipment recycled, pursuant to Article 16(6) of Directive 2012/19/EU on waste electrical and electronic equipment, Member States shall identify separately, and report, the critical raw materials put on market in electrical and electronic equipment, the quantities of components containing relevant amounts of critical raw materials removed from such waste equipment and the quantities of critical raw materials recovered from the waste electrical and electronic equipment. The Commission shall adopt implementing acts specifying the format and details of such reporting. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 37(3). The first reporting period shall cover the first full calendar year after the adoption of those implementing acts.
Amendment 499 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 25 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. The European Commission shall set targets for the collection and recovery of critical raw materials from waste electrical and electronic equipment by [3 years after the date of entry into force of this Regulation]. These targets may be progressive and revised every two years in line with technological development, recycling capacity, and the availability of waste of electrical and electronic equipment in line with the report in paragraph 5 and objectives set in Article 1.
Amendment 508 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 2 – point a a (new)
Article 25 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 2 – point a a (new)
(aa) the product turnover and volume placed on the market;
Amendment 517 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 a (new)
Article 25 a (new)
Amendment 560 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 4
Article 7 – paragraph 4
4. The Board shall engage in periodically discussions regarding the implementation of the Strategic Projects and, where. When necessary, measures that could be taken byit shall consider measures that the project promoter or the Member State, whose territory is concerndirectly affected by a Strategic Project, could undertake to further facilitate the implementasuccessful execution of thoese Strategic Projects. The Board shall inform the project promoter and the Member State of the results of the discussions in a timely manner.
Amendment 566 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 12 a (new)
Article 27 – paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. From [OP please insert: 5 years after the date of entry into force of this Regulation], the European Commission may extend this obligation to any natural or legal person that places products containing Critical Raw Materials on the market, ensuring that those products bear a conspicuous, clearly legible, and indelible digital or physical label indicating the weight and location of the critical raw materials contained in the product
Amendment 573 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 b (new)
Article 28 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 b (new)
By [OP please insert: 4 years after the date of entry into force of this Regulation], the Commission shall undertake a study to analyse the possibility of extending the minimum recycled content requirement to other critical raw materials in new products beyond permanent magnets. If necessary, the Commission will then adopt a delegated act in accordance with Article 36, to require a minimum recycled material content in these critical raw materials, guided by technological developments and material availability within the Union.
Amendment 636 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) assistance to project promoters to further increase the public acceptance of the project, incorporating recommendations and best practices shared by the European Critical Raw Materials Board where necessary.
Amendment 641 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The European Union shall provide financial risk guarantees to accelerate geothermal mineral extraction investments for Strategic Projects in instances where private insurance schemes are not operated in a Member State. The financial risk guarantee shall, in coordination with the standing sub- group outlined in Article 15, provide coverage for resource risk for Strategic Projects that all produce renewable energy as well as the sustainable extraction of critical raw materials.
Amendment 645 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) relevant Union funding and financing programmes with a particular focus on the Global Gateway Initiative, the European Investment Bank and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development for strategic projects outside of the Union.
Amendment 671 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1
Article 18 – paragraph 1
1. Each Member State shall draw up a national programme for general exploration targeted at critical raw materials. Each Member State shall draw up the first such programme by [OP please insert: 1 year after the date of entry into force of this Regulation]. The national programmes shall be reviewed and, if necessary, updated, at least every 5 years digitally updated with data incorporated from other exploration campaigns for annual publication.
Amendment 676 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 a (new)
Article 30 a (new)
Article30a Environmental footprint thresholds 1. Critical raw materials shall only be placed on the EU market if their environmental footprint does not exceed any of the thresholds set out in the delegated acts adopted pursuant to paragraph 2 applicable to those products. 2. No lather than 36 months after the entry into force of this Regulation, the Commission shall adopt delegated acts to supplement this Regulation by establishing maximum environmental footprint thresholds for critical raw materials for which calculation rules have been adopted and for which no risk to security of supply was identified during the impact assesment.
Amendment 678 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
(ea) identify potential for geothermal extraction.
Amendment 703 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 19 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
The Commission, in collaboration with the national authorities participating in the standing sub-group referred to in Article 35(6), point (c), shall ensure that a stress test is performed for each strategic raw material’s supply chain at least every three yearswo years or if supply risks are detected as a result of the monitoring refered in paragraph 1. To that end, the standing sub- group referred to in Article 35(6), point (c) shall coordinate and divide the implementation of stress tests for the different strategic raw materials by the different participating authorities.
Amendment 714 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 – point e
Article 19 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 – point e
(e) the users of the relevant raw material along the value chain and their share of demand, with special attention to the manufacturing of technologies relevant for the green and digital transitions as well as defence and aerospace applications.
Amendment 719 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. By way of derogation from paragraph 4, sensitive information whose disclosure would jeopardize the national security of a Member States shall not be made publicly available.
Amendment 723 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 a (new)
Article 19 a (new)
Article19a Monitoring the level of the level of criticality and material efficiency of intermediate or final products containing critical raw materials 1. By 31 December 2024, the Commission shall adopt a delegated act to lay down the methodology to monitor the level of criticality and material efficiency of intermediate or final products containing critical raw materials. 2. The Commission shall adopt implementing acts specifying a list of intermediate or final products including critical raw materials for which the level of criticality and material efficiency shall be monitored. 3. After 31 December 2027, the Commission may adopt delegated act supplementing this Regulation by laying down minimum requirements for reducing the level of criticality and material efficiency of intermediate and final products containing critical raw materials.
Amendment 754 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Each Member State shall by [OP please insert: 31 years after the date of entry into force of this Regulation] adopt and implement national programmes containing measures designed to:
Amendment 761 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 4 a (new)
Annex III – point 4 a (new)
4a. Whether a mining project in the Union fulfils the criterion referred to in Article 5(1), point (c a) (new), must comply with the following: (a) At least part of the metallurgical and mineralurgical processing and beneficiation of the mineral resources are carried out in the same NUTS 3 area or no more than 150 km from the place of extraction within the same Member State in line with Article 12(1), provided that such operations are economically viable; (b) The creation of a wider economic or social benefits, including the creation of employment.
Amendment 763 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) increase the collection of waste and processing of waste and metal scraps with high critical raw materials recovery potential and ensure their introduction into the appropriate recycling system, with a view to maximising the availability and quality of recyclable material as an input to critical raw material recycling facilities;
Amendment 766 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) increase the collection, sorting and processing of waste with high critical raw materials recovery potential and ensure their introduction into the appropriate recycling system, with a view to maximising the availability and quality of recyclable material as an input to critical raw material recycling facilities;
Amendment 769 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point b – point i
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point b – point i
(i) requirements ensuring environmentally sustainable practices, including requirements ensuring environmental management and impact mitigation; including but not limited to the following environmental risk categories :
Amendment 771 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) increase the re-use, refurbishing, remanufacturing, and repurposing of products and components with high critical raw materials recovery potential;
Amendment 771 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point b – point i a (new)
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point b – point i a (new)
(ia) biodiversity including no damage to habitats, wildlife, flora and ecosystems, including ecosystem services as well as not practicing deep-sea tailing placement, especially for the nickel industry ;
Amendment 773 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point b – point i b (new)
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point b – point i b (new)
(ib) air, including but not limited to air pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions and measurement (scope 1 and 2 at least) ;
Amendment 774 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point b – point i c (new)
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point b – point i c (new)
(ic) water, including seabed and marine environment and including but not limited to water pollution, water use, water quantities and access to water ;
Amendment 775 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) increase the re-use of products and components with highhich contain critical raw materials recovery potential;
Amendment 775 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point b – point i d (new)
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point b – point i d (new)
(id) soil, including but not limited to soil pollution, soil erosion, land use and land degradation ;
Amendment 776 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) increase the use of secondary critical raw materials in processing and manufacturing, in particular those originating from production scraps and end-of-life products with a high critical raw materials recovery potential, including, where appropriate, by taking into account recycled content and recyclability in all according processes appropriately into account in award criteria related to public procurement; and by implementing financial incentives to encourage manufacturers to utilize secondary raw materials processed within Europe, or to facilitate the establishment of recycling facilities for strategic raw material waste and production scraps within the Union;
Amendment 776 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point b – point i e (new)
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point b – point i e (new)
(ie) hazardous substances ;
Amendment 777 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point b – point i f (new)
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point b – point i f (new)
(if) noise and vibration ;
Amendment 778 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point b – point i g (new)
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point b – point i g (new)
(ig) plant safety ;
Amendment 779 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point b – point i h (new)
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point b – point i h (new)
(ih) energy use ;
Amendment 780 #
(ii) waste and residues.
Amendment 781 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) increase the use of secondary and substitute critical raw materials, in manufacturing, including, where appropriate, by taking recycled and substitute content into account in award criteria related to public procurement;
Amendment 783 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point b – point ii
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point b – point ii
(ii) requirements for ensuring socially responsible practices, including respect for human rights and labour rights including community life of indigenous peoples;
Amendment 784 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) increase the technological maturity of recycling technologies for critical raw materials and to promote materials efficiency and the substitution of critical raw materials in applications, at least by including support actions to that effect under national research & innovation programmes; Member States shall share relevant information and best practices related to such measures with the Critical Raw Materials Board established under Article 35. Where feasible, measures related to increasing the technological maturity of recycling technologies, materials efficiency and substitution of critical raw materials are encouraged to be taken be taken in cooperation with other Member States.
Amendment 791 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) implement required actions to ensure that products and materials, exported under the status of 'end of waste', comply with the stipulations laid out in Directive 2008/98/EC and associated EU regulations.
Amendment 794 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) establish a stable secondary critical raw materials market.
Amendment 795 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point e b (new)
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point e b (new)
(eb) establish funding programs in research and innovation, focused on enhancing the recyclability of critical raw materials sourced from production waste and products at the end of their lifecycle, as well as the substitution and development of advanced materials.
Amendment 796 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point e b (new)
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point e b (new)
(eb) require the uptake of quality standards for recycling processes of complex waste streams like electronics waste, to ensure optimal material recovery;
Amendment 798 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point c
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) verification and monitoring of compliance is objective, based on international, Union or national standards, requirements and procedures and carried out independently from the relevant economic operator; including but not limited to:
Amendment 800 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 800 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point c – point i (new)
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point c – point i (new)
i) Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact;
Amendment 801 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point c – point ii (new)
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point c – point ii (new)
ii) UNEP Guidelines for Social Life Cycle Assessment of Products;
Amendment 802 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point c – point iii (new)
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point c – point iii (new)
iii) Convention on Biological Diversity, in particular Decision COP VIII/28- Voluntary guidelines on Biodiversity-Inclusive impact assessment;
Amendment 803 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point c – point iv (new)
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point c – point iv (new)
iv) UN Paris Agreement;
Amendment 804 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point c – point v (new)
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point c – point v (new)
v) Eight fundamental ILO Conventions as defined under the ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at work;
Amendment 805 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
With respect to points (a) and (b) of paragraph 1, the programmes referred to in that paragraph may include, without prejudice to Articles 107 and 108 of the TFEU, the introduction of financial incentives, such as discounts, monetary rewards or deposit-refund systems, to encourage the re-use of products with high critical raw materials recovery pocontential, and the collection of waste from such products with high critical raw material recovery potential.
Amendment 805 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point c – point vi (new)
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point c – point vi (new)
vi) any other international environmental conventions that are binding upon the Union or its Member States,
Amendment 806 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 25 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. The European Commission will set targets for the collection and recovery of critical raw materials from waste electrical and electronic equipment by [3 years after the date of entry into force of this Regulation]. These targets may be progressive and revised every two years in line with technological development, recycling capacity, and the availability of waste of electrical and electronic equipment in line with the report in paragraph 5.
Amendment 806 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point c – point vii (new)
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point c – point vii (new)
vii) ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work;
Amendment 807 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point c – point viii (new)
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point c – point viii (new)
viii) The International Bill of Human Rights, including the international covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights;
Amendment 808 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 2 – point a a (new)
Article 25 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 2 – point a a (new)
(aa) the product turnover and volume placed on the market.
Amendment 808 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point c – point ix (new)
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point c – point ix (new)
ix) UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights ;
Amendment 809 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point c – point x (new)
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point c – point x (new)
x) OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises ;
Amendment 810 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point c – point xi (new)
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point c – point xi (new)
xi) OECD Due diligence for Responsible Business Conduct ;
Amendment 811 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point c – point xii (new)
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point c – point xii (new)
xii) OECD Due diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflit-Affected and High-Risks Areas ;
Amendment 812 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point c – point xiii (new)
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point c – point xiii (new)
xiii) OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Meaningful Stakeholder Engagement in the Extractive Sector
Amendment 813 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 7 a (new)
Article 25 – paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. By December 31st, 2023, the Commission shall adopt a delegated act specifying new dedicated waste codes for Lithium-ion batteries and their intermediate waste streams (“black masses”) and setting up a fast-track procedure for their shipment for treatment and recycling within the Union.
Amendment 818 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Amendment 826 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 3
Article 27 – paragraph 3
3. From [OP please insert: 3 years after the date of entry into force of this Regulation], any natural or legal person that places on the market products referred to in paragraph 1 incorporating one or more permanent magnets of the types referred in paragraph 1, point (b), points (i) to (iii), shall ensure that a data carrier is present on or in the product. The information shall be complete, up-to-date and accurate.
Amendment 983 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Section 1 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Annex I – Section 1 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) Bauxite/Aluminium
Amendment 1032 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Section 1 – paragraph 1 – point m
Annex I – Section 1 – paragraph 1 – point m
(m) Rare Earth Elements for magnets (Nd, Pr, Tb, Dy, Gd, Sm, and Ce)
Amendment 1037 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Section 1 – paragraph 1 – point n a (new)
Annex I – Section 1 – paragraph 1 – point n a (new)
(na) Silver
Amendment 1041 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Section 1 – paragraph 1 – point p a (new)
Annex I – Section 1 – paragraph 1 – point p a (new)
(pa) Aluminium
Amendment 1048 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Section 1 – paragraph 1 – point p a (new)
Annex I – Section 1 – paragraph 1 – point p a (new)
(pa) Zinc
Amendment 1051 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Section 1 – paragraph 1 – point p b (new)
Annex I – Section 1 – paragraph 1 – point p b (new)
(pb) Zinc
Amendment 1066 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Section 2 – point 2 a (new)
Annex I – Section 2 – point 2 a (new)
Amendment 1085 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Section 1 – paragraph 1 – point u a (new)
Annex II – Section 1 – paragraph 1 – point u a (new)
(ua) Molybdenum
Amendment 1090 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Section 1 – paragraph 1 – point v a (new)
Annex II – Section 1 – paragraph 1 – point v a (new)
(va) Natural Rubber
Amendment 1100 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Section 1 – paragraph 1 – point cc a (new)
Annex II – Section 1 – paragraph 1 – point cc a (new)
(cca) Silver
Amendment 1102 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Section 1 – paragraph 1 – point ee a (new)
Annex II – Section 1 – paragraph 1 – point ee a (new)
(eea) Tin
Amendment 1104 #
(hha) Zinc
Amendment 1141 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 5 a (new)
Annex III – point 5 a (new)
5a. Whether a mining project in the Union fulfils the criterion referred to in Article 5(1), point (d a), shall comply with the following: (a) at least part of the metallurgical and mineralurgical processing and beneficiation of the mineral resources is carried out in the same NUTS 3 area according to Article 12(1), provided that such operations are economically viable; (b) the creation of a wider economic or social benefits, including the creation of employment.
Amendment 1151 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point b – point i a (new)
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point b – point i a (new)
(ia) requirements on biodiversity and damage to habitats, wildlife, flora and ecosystems, including not practicing deep- sea tailing placement practices (DTSTP) especially for the Nickel industry;
Amendment 1156 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point b – point ii
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point b – point ii
(ii) requirements for ensuring socially responsible practices, including respect for human rights and labour rights including community life of indigenous peoples;
Amendment 1166 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point c
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) verification and monitoring of compliance is objective, based on international, Union or national standards, requirements and procedures and carried out independently from the relevant economic operator; , such as: (a) the Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact; (b) the UNEP Guidelines for Social Life Cycle Assessment of Products; (c) the Convention on Biological Diversity, in particular Decision COP VIII/28- Voluntary guidelines on Biodiversity-Inclusive impact assessment; (d) the UN Paris Agreement; (e) the Eight fundamental ILO Conventions as defined under the ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at work; (f) any other international environmental conventions that are binding upon the Union or its Member States, (g) the ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work; and (h) the International Bill of Human Rights, including the international covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.