Activities of Richard HOWITT related to 2014/0059(COD)
Plenary speeches (1)
Self-certification of importers of minerals and metals originating in conflict-affected and high-risk areas (debate)
Amendments (7)
Amendment 64 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 a (new)
Recital 1 a (new)
(1a) This Regulation should be consistent with and complementary to the UN Principles on Business and Human Rights, the OECD Guidelines on Multinational Enterprise, the concept of ‘integrated reporting’ and the obligations laid down in the EU Directive on Non- Financial Reporting. Member States are encouraged to implement that Directive and companies encouraged to apply it accordingly;
Amendment 201 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Amendment 214 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(e a) establish a system of controls and transparency over the resources supply chain, including the identification of upstream actors in the supply chain, which may be implemented through participation in industry-driven programmes;
Amendment 216 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point f – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point f – introductory part
(f) as regards minerals,In addition to the obligations set out in paragraph 1, smelters and refiners, shall operate a chain of custody or supply chain traceability system that provides, supported by documentation, the following information: (i) description of the mineral, or metal including its trade name and type, (ii) name and address of the supplier to the importer smelter and refiner, (iii) country of origin of the minerals or metals, (iv) quantities and dates of extraction, expressed in volume or weight, (v) when minerals or metals originate from conflict- affected and high-risk areas, additional information, such as the mine of mineral origin; locations where minerals are consolidated, traded and processed; and taxes, fees, royalties paid, in accordance with the specific recommendations for upstream companies as set out in the OECD Due Diligence Guidance.
Amendment 251 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Amendment 269 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. By 31 March of each year at the latest, the responsible importer of minerals or metals within the scope of this Regulation, smelters and refiners shall also submit to the Member State competent authority the following documentation covering the previous year’s calendar period:
Amendment 354 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 a (new)
Article 13 a (new)