837 Amendments of Dan JØRGENSEN
Amendment 63 #
2013/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A c (new)
Recital A c (new)
Ac. whereas the current climate of uncertainty surrounding the future direction of climate and energy policy is deterring much-needed investments in clean technology;
Amendment 64 #
2013/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A d (new)
Recital A d (new)
Ad. whereas the Commission’s Energy Roadmap 2050 finds that decarbonisation of the energy sector and a high renewables scenario is cheaper than a continuation of current policies, and that over time prices of energy from nuclear and fossil fuels will continue to rise, whereas the cost of renewables will decrease;
Amendment 89 #
2013/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas Eurostatpean Environment Agency figures show that the EU has reduced its CO2 emissions by 16.978% between 1990 and 20112 and is on track to achieve its 2020 target in this regard;, mainly due to the economic crisis1; __________________ 1 Trends and projections in Europe 2013, EEA Report nr 10/2013.
Amendment 112 #
2013/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the IEA estimates that the EU is responsible for only 11 % of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and the proportion is set to decrease in the future so that,while EU CO2 emissions measured by metric ton per capita still are higher than world average, and the average of emerging economies and developing countries; whereas even if ithe EU has limited capacity in lowering global emissions by means of unilateral action, it has a significant leading role to play, in particular; as regards the achievement of a binding agreement in Paris in 2015; whereas the EU therefore has to define a clear and ambitious position;
Amendment 127 #
2013/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas investors and industries need a clear and long-term framework for EU climate and energy policy with greater levels of certainty in order to encourage medium and long-term private investment and reduce the risk associated with this;
Amendment 150 #
2013/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas the EU spent EUR 573 billion on imported fossil fuels in 2011 (equivalent to over €1000 per head of population) and its dependency on energy imports is expected to grow; whereas this dependency leaves the Union vulnerable to world energy prices and political shocks, and compromises Union and Member State foreign policy autonomy
Amendment 168 #
2013/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H d (new)
Recital H d (new)
Hd. whereas investment in renewable energy sources and energy efficiency creates jobs in high-technology industries, ensures EU leadership in RES and EE technologies (fields with high global demand which will continue to grow), and also reduces energy dependence;
Amendment 235 #
2013/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. AsksInsists that the Commission to take a multifaceted approach, the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of which ought to be enhanced by coordinin its forthcoming communication should propose a new climated and coherent policies that address in equal measure issues such as competitiveness, energy security and climate objectives (e.g.energy package for 2030 consisting of three binding, and mutually-reinforcing headline targets for GHG emission reduction, renewable energy sources and energy efficiency)savings. ;
Amendment 248 #
2013/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Considers that a strong binding energy efficiency target is of primary importance in order to make the most efficient use of energy within the Union and such a target will also have the knock-on effect of ensuring that less effort will be needed to meet the GHG and renewable energies targets; therefore calls for the current 2020 target to be continued, but be made binding and the level of ambition doubled to 40%;
Amendment 254 #
2013/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Considers that a binding target of 45% for the share of renewable energies in the Union is the best way to ensure the necessary investor certainty for the continued development and promotion of renewable energy sources and related infrastructure and is entirely feasible alongside a strong binding energy savings target;
Amendment 256 #
2013/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 c (new)
Paragraph 2 c (new)
2c. Considers that a binding 50% domestic reduction target for greenhouse gas emissions compared to 1990 levels is the absolute minimum required to stay on track for the below 2°C target and is both realistic and affordable, as has been shown by numerous studies, particularly when combined with ambitious energy savings and renewable energy targets
Amendment 274 #
2013/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the European Council to keep up the progress made at EU level and set ambitious but realistic objectivesswiftly endorse the new climate and energy package for the 2030 EU policies that take account of the economic, social, environmental, international and technological contexts, andwith these three binding headline targets, in order to establish a clear, stable, long-term and cost-effective framework for industries and investors;
Amendment 400 #
2013/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 c (new)
Paragraph 5 c (new)
5c. Highlights that the Commission's 2050 Low-carbon Roadmap showed that renewables and improved energy efficiency could result in annual savings of between 175 and 320 billion euros for the Union.
Amendment 401 #
2013/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 d (new)
Paragraph 5 d (new)
Amendment 541 #
2013/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Recalls that a clear, coherent and consistent policy and regulatory framework, based on three binding headline targets is key to helping stimulate the necessary investments in the ‘'no regrets’ technologies' options (energy efficiency, renewable energies and smart infrastructure) defined in the Energy Roadmap 2050 in a cost-effective and sustainable way;
Amendment 697 #
2013/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Stresses that energy end consumers – individuals, SMEs and industry alike – are at the very core of the internal energy market and that they should benefit from lower energy prices, be duly protected, and accurately informed by ensuring easy access to information; for this purpose, calls on the Commission and Members States to achieve, as a matter of urgency, the completion of the internal market, security of supply and the interconnecpay particular attention to energy poverty and propose a specific strategy proposing measures to tackle energy poverty, including ensuring best-practice can be spread and the use of statistics and indicators, including an EU-wide definition of enetworks as requested in Article 194 TFEUrgy poverty;
Amendment 702 #
2013/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Notes that energy is an essential service covered by Protocol No 26 on Services of General Interest, appended to the Lisbon Treaties, which requires a high level of affordability; stresses that the 2030 framework needs to include the principle of affordability and avoid discrimination against vulnerable consumers, particularly those on low income; asks therefore that the Commission give greater priority to the socio-economic dimension of sustainability and introduce measures to address the distributional impact of its policies.
Amendment 780 #
2013/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 a (new)
Paragraph 28 a (new)
28a. Firmly believes that reducing energy use and costs through high energy efficiency, further developing renewable energy sources and using research and innovation to develop new technologies to slash our CO2 emissions are all necessary in order to boost the Union's competitiveness and create much-needed high-quality growth and jobs which cannot be exported outside the Union
Amendment 783 #
2013/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 b (new)
Paragraph 28 b (new)
28b. Considers that the setting of ambitious targets would provide the necessary stimulus to revitalise Member States' economies and ensure an end to the current economic downturn, boosting competitiveness through lower production costs for heavy industry by resource and energy efficiency, decrease vulnerability to world energy price fluctuations and ensure a more stable investment environment, as well as ensuring European leadership in the high-tech sustainable technology sector and the first-mover advantage that goes with it.
Amendment 70 #
2013/0141(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 a (new)
(1a) The provisions of this Regulation are based on the precautionary principle.
Amendment 71 #
2013/0141(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) A professional operator becoming aware of the presence of a Union quarantine pest in a plant, plant product or other object which is or was under its control, should be under an obligation to take all measures that may be appropriate as regards the elimination of the pest in a sustainable way, in line with Directive 2009/128/EC establishing a framework for Community action to achieve the sustainable use of pesticides14a, the withdrawal or recall of the plants, plant products or other objects concerned and the information of the competent authority, other persons in the trade chain and the public. __________________ 14a OJ L 309, 24.11.2009, p.71
Amendment 72 #
2013/0141(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) Member States should take all necessary measures, making use of the principles of sustainable use of pesticides as mentioned in Directive 2009/128/EC14b, to eradicate Union quarantine pests, when found present in their territories. It is appropriate to set out measures which may be taken by Member States and professional operators in such a case and the principles based on which they are to decide what measures to take. To this end, a hierarchy of measures needs to be defined based on the general principles of integrated pest management (Directive 2009/128/EC). Those measures should include the establishment of restricted areas, consisting of an infested zone and a buffer zone. __________________ 14b OJ L 309, 24.11.2009, p.71
Amendment 73 #
2013/0141(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) EPrevention, protective measures and early detection of the presence of pests is extremely important for timely and effective eradication. Member States should therefore conduct surveys for the presence of Union quarantine pests in the areas where those pests were not known to be present. In view of the number of Union quarantine pests and the time and resources required to carry out those surveys, Member States should establish multi- annual survey programmes.
Amendment 74 #
2013/0141(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) Under certain conditions Member States should be allowed to adopt more stringent eradication measures than required by Union legislation, as long as they are applied in a sustainable way.
Amendment 85 #
2013/0141(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 10
(10) ‘'treatment’' means a procedure for the killing, inactivation or removal of pests, or for rendering those pests infertile or for their devitalisation based on the principle of sustainable use of pesticides.
Amendment 86 #
2013/0141(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 10 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 10 a (new)
(10a) 'Non-chemical methods' means alternative methods to chemical pesticides for plant protection and pest management, based on agronomic techniques such as those referred to in point 1 of Annex III of Directive 2009/128/EC establishing a framework for Community action to achieve the sustainable use of pesticides23a, or physical, mechanical or biological pest control methods; __________________ 23a OJ L 309, 24.11.2009, p.71
Amendment 87 #
2013/0141(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 10 b (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 10 b (new)
(10b) 'Integrated pest management' means careful consideration of all available plant protection methods and the subsequent integration of appropriate measures that discourage the development of populations of harmful organisms and keep the use of plant protection products and other forms of intervention to levels that are economically and ecologically justified and reduce or minimise risks to human health and the environment; it supports the growth of a healthy crop with the least possible disruption to agro- ecosystems and encourages natural pest control mechanisms;
Amendment 88 #
2013/0141(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 10 c (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 10 c (new)
(10c) 'Preventative actions' means the use of robust agronomic systems and alternatives to pesticides where possible. With this aim, the professional operator has to follow a hierarchy of measures for all types of pests in line with integrated pest management principles, making use primarily of non-chemical sustainable agronomic practices and using pesticides as a last resort; all measures should be taken in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1107/200923b concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market and Directive 2009/128/EC23c establishing a framework for community action to achieve the sustainable use of pesticides in order to ensure the use of methods/practices which have the lowest health and environmental impact. __________________ 23b OJ L 309, 24.11.2009, p.1 23c OJ L 309, 24.11.2009, p.71
Amendment 121 #
2013/0141(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Where the presence of a priority pest is officially confirmed in the territory of a Member State pursuant to Article 11(1)(a), the competent authority shall immediately adopt a plan in line with the principles of sustainable use of pesticides, as defined in Directive 2009/128/EC23j establishing a framework for Community action to achieve the sustainable use of pesticides, setting out the measures for the eradication of the pest concerned, as provided for in Articles 16, 17 and 18, and a time schedule for the application of those measures. That plan is referred to as the ‘'eradication plan. __________________ 23j OJ L 309, 24.11.2009, p.71
Amendment 124 #
2013/0141(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 28 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Where the presence of a pest that is not included in the list of Union quarantine pests in the territory of a Member State is officially confirmed, and the competent authority concerned considers that that pest may fulfil the conditions for inclusion in the list of Union quarantine pests, it shall immediately assess whether that pest fulfils the criteria of Subsection 1 of Section 3 of Annex II. If it concludes that those criteria are fulfilled, it shall immediately take eradication measures in accordance with Annex IV on measures and principles for the management of the risks of pests. Articles 16 to 19 shall apply. and in line with the principles governing the sustainable use of pesticides, as defined in Directive 2009/128/EC establishing a framework for Community action to achieve the sustainable use of pesticides23k. Articles 16 to 19 shall apply. __________________ 23k OJ L 309, 24.11.2009, p.71
Amendment 160 #
2013/0141(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 78 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 78 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
A plant passport shall also contain information on the methods of production and use of pesticides according to Article 67 of Regulation (EC) 1107/200931d concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market. __________________ 31d OJ L 309, 24.11.2009, p.1
Amendment 169 #
2013/0141(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 7
Article 27 – paragraph 7
Amendment 170 #
2013/0141(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 102 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 102 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) prevention measures taken against the spread of a priority pest, listed pursuant to Article 6(2) of Regulation (EU) No […]/[…]*, against which Union measures have been adopted pursuant to Article 27(3) or Article 29(3) of that Regulation, where those measures are essential to protect the Union territory against further spread of that priority pest.; all measures shall be based on Annex III of Directive 2009/128/EC31f establishing a framework for Community action to achieve the sustainable use of pesticides, ensuring that professional operators apply prevention measures to all types of pests. __________________ 31f OJ L 309, 24.11.2009, p.71
Amendment 173 #
2013/0141(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 2 – section 1 – point 4 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Annex 2 – section 1 – point 4 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
The entry, establishment and spread of the pest in the territory in question, or, if present, the part of that territory where it is distributed to a limited extent, shall have unacceptable economic, social and/or environmental impacts for that territory, or the part of that territory where it is distributed to a limited extent, as regards one or more of the following points:
Amendment 174 #
2013/0141(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 2 – section 3 – subsection 1 – point 4 – paragraph 1
Annex 2 – section 3 – subsection 1 – point 4 – paragraph 1
Based on the information available to the Member State, the pest has unacceptable economic, social and/or environmental impacts as regards its territory and, to the extent possible for the Member State to assess this, the Union territory, if it would establish and spread in that territory, as concerns one or several of the areas defined in point (4) of Section 1.
Amendment 176 #
2013/0141(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 2 – section 4 – point 3 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Annex 2 – section 4 – point 3 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Infestations of the plants for planting referred to in point (2) with the pest shall have an unacceptable economic and environmental impact on the intended use of those plants as regards one or more of the following points:
Amendment 242 #
2013/0141(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1
Article 46 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 243 #
2013/0141(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 2
Article 46 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 257 #
2013/0141(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 61 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 61 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) it supplies exclusively small, as appropriate to the plants other than plants for planting, plant products and other objects concerned, quantities of plants other than plants for planting, plant products and other objects to final users, by other means than sales through distance contracts;
Amendment 321 #
2013/0141(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 3 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Annex 3 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Plants for planting from third countries shall be considered likely to pose phytosanitary risks for the Union territory, as referred to in Article 47(1), where those plants for planting fulfil at least threone of the following conditions, including at least one of the conditions provided in points (1)(a), (b) and (c):
Amendment 322 #
2013/0141(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point e
Annex 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point e
Amendment 323 #
2013/0141(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point f
Annex 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point f
Amendment 324 #
2013/0141(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point g
Annex 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point g
Amendment 457 #
2013/0140(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) in case of long journeys between Member States and with third countries, official controls performed at any stage of the long journey on a random or targeted basis to verify that declared journey times are realistic and that the journey complies with Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 and in particular that travel times and rest periods have complied with the limits set out in Chapter V of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 1/2005;
Amendment 460 #
2013/0140(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point c – point i
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point c – point i
(i) official controls on the fitness of the animals being transported and on the means of transport to verify that it complies with Chapter II and where applicable Chapter VI of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 1/2005;
Amendment 461 #
2013/0140(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point c – point ii
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point c – point ii
(ii) official controls to verify that transporters comply with applicable international agreements, including the European Convention for the protection of animals during international transport and have valid transporter authorisations and certificates of competence for drivers and attendants;
Amendment 463 #
2013/0140(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) where an official control under point (c) (i) of this paragraph establishes that animals are in the view of the competent authority not fit to continue their journey, they shall be unloaded, watered, fed and rested and veterinary assistance must be sought if necessary;
Amendment 917 #
2013/0140(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 104 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 104 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. The other concerned Member States referred to in paragraph 1 shall, in the case of infringements of Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 on the protection of animals during transport include: (a) the one that granted the authorisation to the transporter: (b) where a deficiency in the means of transport is involved in the failure to observe the requirements of the Regulation, the one that granted the certificate of approval of the means of transport: (c) where the driver is involved in the failure to observe the requirements of the Regulation, the one that issued the driver's certificate of competence;
Amendment 1019 #
2013/0140(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 135 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 135 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) take appropriate measures to ensure that the operator remedies the non- compliance and establishes systems to prevents further occurrences of it.
Amendment 1021 #
2013/0140(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 135 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 135 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) order the unloading, transfer to another means of transport, holding andin suitable accommodation with appropriate care of animals, quarantine periods, the postponement of the slaughter of animals, that veterinary assistance must be sought if necessary;
Amendment 200 #
2013/0136(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) Diseases occurring in wild animal populations, as for instance rabies and Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (commonly referred to as the chytrid fungus), may have a detrimental effect on the agriculture and aquaculture sectors, on public health, the environment and biodiversity. It is therefore appropriate that the scope of this Regulation should, in such cases, cover wild animals, both as potential victims of those diseases and as their vectors.
Amendment 202 #
2013/0136(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) Animal diseases may have detrimental effects on the distribution of animal species in the wild, and thus affect biodiversity. Microorganisms causing animal diseases can therefore fall within the definition of invasive alien species of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity. The measures provided for in this Regulation also take account of biodiversity and thus this Regulation should cover animal species and disease agents, including those defined as invasive animal species, which play a role in the transmission of, or are affected by, diseases covered by this Regulation. This should include invasive pathogens, such as Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis, an amphibian disease listed by the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) and causing population declines and extinction.
Amendment 203 #
2013/0136(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) Union legislation adopted prior to this Regulation and in particular Council Directive 92/65/EEC of 13 July 1992 laying down animal health requirements governing trade in and imports into the Community of animals, semen, ova and embryos not subject to animal health requirements laid down in specific Community rules referred to in Annex A (I) to Directive 90/425/EEC21 also lays down basic animal health rules for other animal species not regulated in other Union acts, such as reptiles, amphibians, marine mammals, and others which are not aquatic or terrestrial animals as defined in this Regulation. Usually, such species do notThese species were not considered to represent a significant health risk for humans or other animals and therefore only a few animal health rules, if any, apply. In order to avoid unnEvidence of reptile and amphibian speciessary spreadministrative burdens and costs, this Regulation should adhere to the approach adopted in the past, namely to provide the legal framework for detailed animal health rules for movements of such animals and their products to be laid down if the risks involved so requireg salmonella to humans and fungal pathogens (Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis) to wild amphibian populations suggest detailed rules for such species may be warranted. __________________ 21 OJ L 268, 14.9.1992, p. 54.
Amendment 204 #
2013/0136(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) The keeping of pet animals, including ornamental aquatic animals in households and non-commercial ornamental aquaria, both indoors and outdoors, generally represents a lower health risk compared to other ways of keeping or moving animals on a broader scale, such as those common in agriculture. Therefore, it is not appropriate that the galso poses a health risk. General requirements concerning registration, record keeping and movements within the Union should apply to such animals, as this would represent an unjustified administrative burden and cost. Registration and record keeping requirements should therefore not apply to pet keepers. In addition, specific rules should be laid down for non-commercial movements of pet animals within the Unionpet breeders, traders and keepers. Dogs and cats which are moving across Member States should be identified and registered in a database compatible with an EU-database. Pet keepers should be encouraged to voluntarily identify and register other animals as part of responsible pet ownership.
Amendment 208 #
2013/0136(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32
Recital 32
(32) ERecognising that 60% of Emerging infectious diseases are zoonotic and the majority (71.8%) originate in wildlife, it is likely that emerging diseases with the potential to cause serious public or animal health risks and impacts on health, the economy or the environment may appear in the future. Following the assessment of such diseases and after adopting temporary emergency measures, when relevant, a quick reaction and insertion of such diseases in the list of listed diseases may be necessary. Therefore the power to adopt acts in accordance with the urgency procedure should be delegated to the Commission in these duly justified cases of risks to public or animal health.
Amendment 223 #
2013/0136(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 137
Recital 137
(137) Currently, listed diseases concern animal species other than those defined as terrestrial and aquatic by this Regulation, such as reptiles, amphibians, insects and others only to a very limited extent. It is therefore not appropriate to require that all the provisions of this Regulation apply to those animals. However, if a disease which concerns species other than terrestrial and aquatic should become listed, the relevant animal health requirements of this Regulation should apply to those species to ensure that adequate and proportionate disease prevention and control measures may be taken. For example, the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) currently lists two amphibian diseases, Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis and ranavirus, which are currently not regulated in the EU and should be considered under this Regulation.
Amendment 235 #
2013/0136(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 4
Article 3 – paragraph 4
4. Chapters 1 and 3 of Title I and Chapters 1 and 2 of Title II of Part IV shall not apply to pet animals.
Amendment 275 #
2013/0136(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 31 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) disease control measures for the eradication of the disease agent from establishments, compartments and zones in which the disease occurs and to prevent re- infection with consideration of humane management methods;
Amendment 276 #
2013/0136(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
Article 32 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
(fa) impacts of control measures on animal welfare and possible impacts on non-target animals.
Amendment 307 #
2013/0136(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 80 – paragraph 3 c a (new)
Article 80 – paragraph 3 c a (new)
(ca) the impact of disease control measures on the environment and non- target animals;
Amendment 325 #
2013/0136(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 103 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 103 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
(da) the following information related to dogs and cats which are moved from one Member State to another Member State, or moved into a Member State from outside the EU: (i) the unique alphanumeric code of their transponder, as provided for in Articles 111a (a) and 112(1) (a); (ii) the unique number of their correctly completed and updated identification document as provided for in Articles 111a (b) and 112(1) (b). (iii) the national database in which the animal is registered, which contains information on the animal's owner.
Amendment 328 #
2013/0136(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 104 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 104 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) identification documents for kept terrestrial animals and pet dogs and cats when required by Articles 106(b) and 109(c), Article 111a (b), Article 112(1)(b) and (2)(b), and Article 113(b) and rules adopted pursuant to Articles 114 and 117;
Amendment 329 #
2013/0136(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 105 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 105 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) the means of identification that are to be used for each category and species of kept terrestrial animals in accordance with Articles 106(a) and 107(a), Article 109(1), Article 110(a), Article 111a (a), Article 112(1)(a) and (2)(a) and Article 113(a) and rules adopted pursuant to Articles 114 and 117;
Amendment 334 #
2013/0136(COD)
Amendment 336 #
2013/0136(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 112 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 112 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Pet keepers shall ensure that terrestrial pet animals of the species listed in Part A of Annex I which are moved from one Member State to another Member State or moved into a Member State from outside the EU:
Amendment 338 #
2013/0136(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 112 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 112 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) are individually and uniquely identified by a physical means of identificationtransponder;
Amendment 340 #
2013/0136(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 112 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 112 – paragraph 1 a (new)
(1a) For dogs and cats, the alphanumeric code of the transponder and unique number of the identification document should be recorded in the database provided for in Article 103 (1).
Amendment 345 #
2013/0136(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 114 – paragraph 1 – point b – point i
Article 114 – paragraph 1 – point b – point i
(i) the means of identification of kept terrestrial animals provided for in Articles 106(a) and 107(a), Article 109(1), Article 110(a), Article 111a (a), Article 112(1)(a) and (2)(a), and Article 113(a);
Amendment 348 #
2013/0136(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 114 – paragraph 1 – point c – point vi
Article 114 – paragraph 1 – point c – point vi
(vi) identification documents for terrestrial pet animals provided for in Article 1121a(b), Article 112 (1)(b) or identification documents, movement documents or other documents for kept terrestrial pet animals provided for in Article 112(2)(b);
Amendment 350 #
2013/0136(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 117 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 117 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
The Commission shall by means of implementing acts, lay down rules for the implementation of the requirements provided for in Articles 106, 107, 109, 110, 111a, 112 and 113 and those laid down in delegated acts adopted pursuant to Article 103(2) and Articles 114 and 115 concerning:
Amendment 5 #
2012/2308(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas Parliament's estimates for 2014 put the overall budget at EUR 1 808 144 206, with costs directly related to the geographic dispersion estimated at EUR 180 000 000between EUR 169 million and EUR 204 million;
Amendment 8 #
2012/2308(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas since the beginning of the current legislature, both individual committees and the plenary have made several specific requests to the European Parliament's administration to provide comprehensive, detailed and reliable estimates of the additional costs relating to each of the three places of work;
Amendment 9 #
2012/2308(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
Ab. whereas, the numbers provided by the Secretary-General's report to the Bureau of September 2002 are the last overall cost estimates available;
Amendment 10 #
2012/2308(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A c (new)
Recital A c (new)
Ac. whereas the 2002 Secretary-General's estimate was confirmed by the joint working group report of the Bureau and the Committee on Budgets on Parliament's budget for 2012, when complementing the EUR 148 million estimate by the EUR 25 million of annual amortisation cost for the Strasbourg buildings that need to be taken into account since the purchase of named buildings;
Amendment 13 #
2012/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 11
Citation 11
– having regard to Rules 5.3, 29, 41, 48 and 74a of its Rules of Procedure,
Amendment 14 #
2012/2308(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Amendment 14 #
2012/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 12 a (new)
Citation 12 a (new)
– having regard to the parliament's vote on 23 October 2012, which saw a majority of 78% of Members call on EU governments to revise the issue of parliament's official seat; Strasbourg;
Amendment 18 #
2012/2308(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas a reply given to the EP Budgetary Control Committee in preparation for the EP discharge for 2011 does not provide estimates on the potential savings, but only a partial estimate of the additional costs of the Strasbourg seat; whereas this EUR 55 million estimate does not include many budget lines that were included in previous and following estimates, namely the cost of data processing, equipment and movable property, travel expenses of political groups as well as any potential savings connected to time lost travelling (totalling EUR 68 million); whereas this estimate provides lower numbers on several budget lines than both previous and following estimates without providing any justification (totalling EUR 25 million);
Amendment 20 #
2012/2308(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital C b (new)
Recital C b (new)
Cb. whereas none of these estimates includes the additional costs of the European Parliament's geographic dispersion on the other European Union institutions, in particular the European Commission and Council, EU member states' representations, journalists and civil society representatives;
Amendment 21 #
2012/2308(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital C c (new)
Recital C c (new)
Cc. whereas ¾ of members believe that the EP should find significant structural savings and these could be found in re- evaluating the EP's geographical dispersion of places of work, illustrated by a breakdown of the costs of Brussels, Luxembourg and Strasbourg set out in a transparent and credible format to standards expected from a major public body;
Amendment 22 #
2012/2308(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital C d (new)
Recital C d (new)
Cd. whereas the historical reasons for the European bodies permanently seated in Strasbourg are well-known in respect e.g. the European Court for Human Rights and the Council of Europe, and while the European Assembly /Parliament for convenience initially used the latter's Chamber, the choice of Brussels as the seat of the European Commission and of NATO reflect the EU's aspirations for a continent progressively united in prosperity and security;
Amendment 23 #
2012/2308(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital C e (new)
Recital C e (new)
Ce. whereas situating the co-legislators of the EU in a single place does not undermine the tradition of polycentrism in the EU but bears significant efficiency and transparency gains for EU citizens;
Amendment 24 #
2012/2308(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital C f (new)
Recital C f (new)
Cf. whereas, in many Member States, parliament's seat is laid down either in the Constitution or by law and whereas the European Parliament is a co-legislator of European law and can call for changes of the European treaties under article 48 of the Lisbon Treaty;
Amendment 25 #
2012/2308(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital C g (new)
Recital C g (new)
Cg. whereas during the European Year of Citizens it is appropriate to show that their voice is not only heard but that their directly elected representatives are taking action on their behalf in order to end the monthly travel between the EP's places of work;
Amendment 26 #
2012/2308(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital C h (new)
Recital C h (new)
Ch. whereas the European institutions must do everything to further European political integration and bridge the perceived distance from citizens by tackling a major structural issue of the institutions and promoting European understanding, transparency, accountability and coherence by having the EU's decision making bodies in one place;
Amendment 27 #
2012/2308(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital C i (new)
Recital C i (new)
Ci. whereas 6% of the EU budget is intended for administrative purposes and that the European Union, with a relatively small operating budget for 500 million inhabitants, must set an example in these times of crisis by streamlining its own budgetary impact as much as possible without prejudice to the proper functioning of the European Parliament, adding that the efficiency gains of having a single seat near the co-legislator cannot be ignored;
Amendment 35 #
2012/2308(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Considers that while the seats of the European Institutions are enshrined in the Treaties, so is article 48, which allows for a proposal for treaty change;
Amendment 48 #
2012/2308(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph C a (new)
Paragraph C a (new)
Ca. whereas MEPs have repeatedly requested the Parliament's Administration procure for a Eurobarometer survey which asks European citizens for their views on Parliament's split-site arrangement;
Amendment 83 #
2012/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital Q a (new)
Recital Q a (new)
Qa. whereas Members have repeatedly requested up-to-date breakdowns of the financial, environmental and social costs of the parliament's working arrangements, because the Administration has yet to produce a consistent and coherent set of figures;
Amendment 115 #
2012/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Acknowledges that any future decision by Parliament on its working arrangements must allow sufficient time for debate and reflection, as well as for an orderly transition; requests a study into the one- off cost of moving all parliament's activities to a single working location;
Amendment 122 #
2012/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Asks the Administration to provide a comprehensive analysis of the potential savings for our budget if the parliament had only one place of work, in Brussels; asks that this analysis includes the budgetary aspects and the ancillary costs such as savings made as a result of loss of working time and efficiency;
Amendment 123 #
2012/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Asks the Administration to procure that EMAS or suitable external consultants provide an analysis of the environmental aspects if the parliament held all its plenary sessions in Brussels;
Amendment 131 #
2012/2308(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls on the relevant services of the European Parliament to make an assessment of the agreement between the authorities in Luxembourg and the European Parliament, on the number of staff to be present in Luxembourg, taking into account a revision of the Parliament's needs; this assessment shall include suggestions on how to renegotiate this agreement, without prejudice to the legal provisions;
Amendment 136 #
2012/2308(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Calls on Parliament's Administration to procure for Eurobarometer or similar professional polling service to conduct a survey of EU citizens' views on the maintenance of Parliament's split site working arrangement by 1 January 2014, with specific reference to the financial, environmental and efficiency costs of this arrangement;
Amendment 129 #
2012/2092(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraphs 77 a, b, c, d, e, f, g (new)
Paragraphs 77 a, b, c, d, e, f, g (new)
Amendment 11 #
2012/2066(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 19 a (new)
Citation 19 a (new)
- having regard to Directive (EU) No 2010/63 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2010 on the protection of animals used for scientific purposes
Amendment 7 #
2012/2043(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Strongly regrets that the Commission has failed to come up with new legislative proposals that will improve the welfare of the animals in the EU as a part of the Strategy; acknowledges that better enforcement is a key element in better animal welfare in the EU but insists that new legislation must be presented in order to improve the current animal welfare standards.
Amendment 30 #
2012/2043(INI)
Draft opinion
Indent 1
Indent 1
– revision of Regulation 1/2005 including the introduction of an 8 hour limit for animals transported with the purpose of being slaughtered;
Amendment 56 #
2012/2043(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Calls on the Commission to actively support relevant strategy-setting and research functions of the EU Reference Laboratory (the Joint Research Centre) to identify priority areas for replacement of animal research techniques, including through identification of human toxicity and disease pathways, and development of human-relevant in-vitro and computational models of disease.
Amendment 65 #
2012/2043(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Urges the Council to guarantee substantial improvement of animal welfare through rural development, particularly by providing for adequate funding for the animal welfare payment and ensuring that all rural development programmes for the period 2014-2020 include the animal welfare measure.
Amendment 67 #
2012/2043(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6 b. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to use cross-compliance as a tool to improve enforcement of EU animal welfare legislation; believes in that regard that all the EU standards on the protection of animals kept for farming purposes should be included in cross- compliance and that penalties should be high enough to be dissuasive.
Amendment 78 #
2012/2043(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Calls on the European Commission and Member States to take the necessary measures to educate stakeholders as to the requirements for keeping and handling wild animal species; to discourage the purchase of wild animals by private individuals; and to improve the welfare of wild animals currently in captivity. Calls for an urgent and thorough implementation of the Zoo Directive and for enforcement personnel to be appropriately trained and qualified.
Amendment 81 #
2012/2043(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7 b. Recalls the role which could be played by an EU coordinated network of animal welfare centres in providing significant, high quality, professional and consistent support to Member States and other stakeholders regarding best practice in animal welfare.
Amendment 1 #
2012/2031(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the Commission's report on the impact of Regulation (EC) No 1/2005, which concludes that the Regulation has had beneficial effects as regards the welfare of animals during transport, but that severe animal welfare problems persist1 ; regrets that the Commission does not intend to propose any changes to the EU's legislation on animal transport; regrets that this report ignores preamble 5 of the Regulation, which states that ‘'for reasons of animal welfare the transport of animals over long journeys should be limited as far as possible’';
Amendment 14 #
2012/2031(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the transport of animals is necessarycarried out for economic reasons, whilst at the same time giving rise to an increase in the financialeconomic costs of animal production, which are borne on the one hand by farmers and breeders, and on the other hand by consumers;
Amendment 15 #
2012/2031(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that the provisions in the Regulation on transport time, resting time and space allowance are not based on a scientific opinion of SCAHAW or EFSA, but have been taken from the previous directive3 ; notes with regret that, despite clear conclusions from EFSA, parts of the Regulation are not in line with current scientific knowledge, especially as regards transport of horses, space allowance, temperature requirements, and internal height of compartments, and that the report is not accompanied by any proposal;
Amendment 19 #
2012/2031(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a.(new) Considers some provisions of the transport regulation are leaving too much room for interpretation by competent authorities of Member States, creating inconsistencies in enforcement; calls on the Commission to propose technical amendments of the current legislation where needed;
Amendment 37 #
2012/2031(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Considers that the reports submitted yearly by the Member States are essential for understanding the impact of the legislation and taking appropriate corrective action; calls on the Commission to make improved enforcement of the Regulation a high priority; calls on the Commission to adopt measures on controls and a more harmonised reporting structure by 1 January 2013;
Amendment 49 #
2012/2031(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a.(new) Is content that the Commission recognises that the navigation systems have failed so far to reach their potential in delivering the anticipated beneficial impact on enforcement of the Regulation; calls on the Commission to require for these systems to have the capacity to transmit data in real time to an EU database;
Amendment 52 #
2012/2031(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8 b.(new) Recalls that two former Commissioners for animal welfare, Mr Kyprianou and Mr Vassiliou, both promised in the European Parliament to pursue a legislative initiative with the purpose of introducing a time limit on the transportation of animals; regrets deeply that so far the Commission has failed to live up to these promises given to the European Parliament;
Amendment 53 #
2012/2031(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 c (new)
Paragraph 8 c (new)
8 c.(new) Calls on the Commission to revise the legislation concerning the authorisation of transporters; urges the Commission to suggest that where a competent authority establishes that a transporter has not respected the transport regulation, its authorization could be suspended or withdrawn in all member states, and not only in the country concerned
Amendment 54 #
2012/2031(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 d (new)
Paragraph 8 d (new)
8 d.(new) Calls on the Commission to revise the legislation concerning the certificate of approval of means of transport; urges the Commission to suggest that where a competent authority establishes that a means of transport does not comply with the transport regulation, its certificate of approval could be revoked or withdrawn in all member states, and not only in the country concerned
Amendment 65 #
2012/2031(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
Ha. deplores the fact that animals destined for slaughter are transported all over Europe, with the sole aim of obtaining allegedly better provenance, to the detriment of the animals.
Amendment 74 #
2012/2031(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Takes note of the Commission Report presenting the state of implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2005, which contains the conclusion that the Regulation has a positive, albeit insufficient, impact on the welfare of animals during transport; but also points out that severe animal welfare problems during transport persist;
Amendment 135 #
2012/2031(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Points out that during the 2005-2009 reporting period, the number of long distance transports, i.e. transports exceeding 8 hours, has increased significantly by 32,4%;
Amendment 165 #
2012/2031(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Insists on a reconsideration of the issue of limiting the transport time of animals destined for slaughter to eight hours, with some exceptions based on geographic conditions, and the option of longer transport of some animal species confirmed by scientific research results, provided that the rules on animal welfare are complied withCalls for a limitation of the transport time of animals destined for slaughter to maximum eight hours;
Amendment 178 #
2012/2031(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Calls for the information in Member State reports to be similarly structured, so that they provide better and more comparable data.
Amendment 179 #
2012/2031(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Calls upon the Commission to consider the EFSA recommendation on developing strategies to reduce the volume of transport and the long-distance transport of animals for slaughter and limit journey times, in order to reduce the risk of transport associated disease outbreaks.
Amendment 221 #
2012/2031(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Calls for the prescribed density of animals to be recalculated in light of the EFSA recommendations using a formula which takes into account the relationship between the size of animals and their weight.
Amendment 222 #
2012/2031(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Notes with regret that the Commission's report does not take the transport of poultry into account, despite the fact that poultry is the main animal species transported in Europe;
Amendment 225 #
2012/2031(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13 b. Urges the Commission to follow the recommendations of EFSA's Scientific Opinion to carry out further research on the thermal limits and regulation for poultry and rabbits, the effects of ventilation on pigs, space allowance for rabbits, newly hatched chicks and pigs
Amendment 229 #
2012/2031(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13b. Calls for binding regulations on the minimum height of compartments, adjusted for the species and age of animal in question;
Amendment 247 #
2012/2031(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Is concerned that the degree of implementation of the rules governing the transport of animals varies significantly between individual Member States, and therefore calls on the Commission to adopt measures to secure full and uniform monitoring of adherence to the transport conditions; (Due to its importance, this point should be moved to Article 3.)
Amendment 75 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) Tobacco products contain carcinogens. It is vital that the tobacco industry commit itself to work diligently on reducing the level of carcinogens in all kinds of tobacco.
Amendment 400 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Member States shall send the Commission a list of approved laboratories, specifying the criteria used for approval, any economic ties the laboratories may have and the methods of monitoring applied, and update it whenever any change is made. Member States shall document the independence of the laboratories. Additional checks may be carried out on laboratories, if the Commission so wishes, and the Commission can decide to exclude a laboratory. The Commission shall make the list of approved laboratories as indicated by Member States publicly available.
Amendment 1302 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 23 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 23 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) methodologies for more realistically assessing and regulating toxic exposure and harm;
Amendment 1304 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 23 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c b (new)
Article 23 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c b (new)
(cb) evaluation of the addictive effects of those ingredients which encourage addiction;
Amendment 1305 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 23 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c c (new)
Article 23 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c c (new)
(cc) evaluation of tobacco products which may have the potential to reduce harm;
Amendment 1306 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 23 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c d (new)
Article 23 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c d (new)
(cd) development of standardised testing methods to measure the yields of constituents in cigarette smoke other than tar, nicotine and carbon monoxide;
Amendment 1307 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 23 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c e (new)
Article 23 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c e (new)
(ce) toxicological data to be required from manufacturers on ingredients and the manner in which they should be tested in order to allow public health authorities to assess their use;
Amendment 1308 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 23 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c f (new)
Article 23 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c f (new)
(cf) development of standards concerning products other than cigarettes.
Amendment 91 #
2012/0337(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 22 a (new)
Recital 22 a (new)
(22a) Degradation of the marine environment, including from ocean acidification; marine litter; and ocean noise pose significant threats to EU marine environments.
Amendment 184 #
2012/0337(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 24 a (new)
Annex 1 – point 24 a (new)
24a. Several of the programme's aims would benefit from a less intensive approach to livestock production as this would lead to lower emissions of nitrogen and phosphorus, reduced threats to biodiversity and improved quality of soil, air and water.
Amendment 201 #
2012/0337(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 26 – subparagraph 2 – point a
Annex 1 – point 26 – subparagraph 2 – point a
(a) Fully implementing the EU Biodiversity Strategy and strengthening EU legislation for the conservation of terrestrial and marine habitats and species.
Amendment 214 #
2012/0337(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 26 – subparagraph 2 – point f a (new)
Annex 1 – point 26 – subparagraph 2 – point f a (new)
(fa) promoting the transition towards sustainable animal production systems linked to the land, through a better integration of the environmental protection objectives in the agriculture policy;
Amendment 233 #
2012/0337(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 30
Annex 1 – point 30
30. Fully implementing the EU Climate and Energy Package is essential to reach the milestones identifiedthree targets set for 2020 and for building a competitive, sustainable, low- carbon economy based on a high renewable energy supply by 2050. Whereas the EU is currently on track to reduce domestic GHG emissions 20 % below 1990 levels by 2020 and might be able to achieve even more, meeting the 20 % energy efficiency target will require far more rapid efficiency improvements at all scales. This is also important in the light of still-growing demand for energy and the on-going debate on conflicts between landincreasing competition for land for food and energy purposes. It is therefore important to ensure that biomass used for food and for bio- energy. The new Energy Efficiency Directive is expected to make a significant contribution in this regardenergy is limited in volume to what can be sustainably supplied respecting the "cascading use" principle. Whereas the new Energy Efficiency Directive is expected to make a significant contribution in this regard, it should be complemented by setting requirements for the energy use of all energy related products entering the EU market.
Amendment 236 #
2012/0337(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 31
Annex 1 – point 31
31. All sectors of the economy will need to contribute to reducing GHG emissions for the EU to deliver on its fair share of global efforts. The EUcommitments and reach the objective of reducing GHG emissions by 80-95% by 2050. The EU urgently needs to agree the next steps for itstowards a new climate and energy framework beyond 2020 with three legally binding targets for emission reduction, energy efficiency and renewable energy in order to prepare itself for an active engagement in international negotiations on a new legally binding agreement by 2015, but also to provide Member States and industry with a clear legal framework to make the medium- and long-term investments needed. Hence the EU needs to consider policy options for delivering the reductions set out in the Low-Carbon Economy Roadmap for the period beyond 2020 in line with the proposed milestones and latest science. The 2050 Energy roadmap and the White Paper on transport need to be underpinned by strong policy frameworks, milestones and targets for the years 2030, 2040 and 2050. Moreover, Member States need to develop and put in place long-term, cost-effective low-carbon development strategies aimed at achieving the EU objective of reducing GHG emissions by 80% to 95%decarbonization by mid- century, compared to 1990, as part of a global effort to limit average temperature increase to below 2°C. The EU Emissions Trading System will continue to be a central pillar of EU climate policy beyond 2020. and needs to be structurally reformed to incentivise investments in low-carbon and sustainable technologies. In order to fulfil its international commitments, the EU needs to substantially supported developing countries in their efforts to mitigate climate change through capacity- building, financial aid and technology transfer.
Amendment 252 #
2012/0337(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 35 a (new)
Annex 1 – point 35 a (new)
35a. Using human-edible cereals to feed farm animals is resource-inefficient as much of their food value is lost during conversion from plant to animal matter. This is a wasteful use both of these crops and of the land, water and energy used to grow them.
Amendment 255 #
2012/0337(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 36
Annex 1 – point 36
36. In addition to mandatory green public procurement requirements for certain product categories , most Member States have adopted voluntary action plans and many have set targets for specific product groups. There is, however, considerable scope for administrations at all levels to further reduce their environmental impact through their purchasing decisions. Member States and regions should take further steps to reach the target of applying green procurement criteria to at least 50% of public tenders. The Commission will assess the possibility of introducing further sector-specific legislation to set mandatory green public procurement rules for additional product categories, including for food.
Amendment 283 #
2012/0337(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 41 – subparagraph 1 - point a
Annex 1 – point 41 – subparagraph 1 - point a
(a) The EU has met its 2020 climate and energy targets and is working towards reducing GHG emissions by 80-95% by 2050 compared to 1990, as part of a global effort to limit the average temperature increase below 2°C. The climate and energy targets for 2030 and further milestones for energy efficiency and renewable energy have been agreed.
Amendment 297 #
2012/0337(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 41 – subparagraph 2 – point a
Annex 1 – point 41 – subparagraph 2 – point a
(a) Fully implementing the Climate and Energy Package and agreeing on the EU's climate and energy policy framework for the period beyond 2020. by setting three legally binding targets for the year 2030 be in line with the milestones laid down in the Roadmap for moving to a competitive and low carbon economy in 2050 including an assessment to increase the 2020 climate target to 30%.
Amendment 327 #
2012/0337(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 41 – subparagraph 2 - point f a (new)
Annex 1 – point 41 – subparagraph 2 - point f a (new)
(fa) Setting new green public procurement rules for food products, including environmental and animal welfare criteria.
Amendment 349 #
2012/0337(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 52 – subparagraph 1 – point d
Annex 1 – point 52 – subparagraph 1 – point d
(d) The combination effects of chemicals and safety concerns related to endocrine disruptors are effectively addressed across relevant EU legislation, and risks for the environment and health associated with the use of hazardous substances, including chemicals in products, isare assessed and minimised. .
Amendment 359 #
2012/0337(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 52 – subparagraph 2 – point d
Annex 1 – point 52 – subparagraph 2 – point d
(d) Developing by 2015 an EU strategy for a non- toxic environment, including horizontal measures for documentation of safety of nanomaterials and similar advanced materials and implementation of horizontal chemical regulation to secure against combination effects, to minimize exposure to endocrine disruptors and to ensure adequate management of the risk of chemical in products, including imported products. horizontal measures that ensures safety of nanomaterials. This supported by a comprehensive chemical exposure and toxicity knowledge base and conducive to innovation of sustainable substitutes.
Amendment 468 #
2012/0337(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 94
Annex 1 – point 94
94. Many of the priority objectives set out in this programme can only be fully achieved as part of a global approach and in cooperation with partner countries. That is why the Union and its Member States should engage in relevant international, regional and bilateral processes, such as bilateral trade agreements in a strong, focused, united and coherent manner. They should continue to promote an effective, rules-based framework for global environment policy, complemented by a more effective, strategic approach in which bilateral and regional political dialogues and cooperation are tailored towards the Union's strategic partners , candidate and neighbourhood countries, and developing countries, respectively, supported by adequate finance.
Amendment 479 #
2012/0337(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 98
Annex 1 – point 98
98. The EU should also leverage its position as one of the largest markets in the world to promote policies and approaches that decrease pressure on the global natural resource base. This can be done by changing patterns of consumption and production, as well as ensuring that trade and internal market policies support the achievement of environmental and climate goals and provide incentives to other countries to upgrade and enforce their environmental regulatory frameworks and standards. The EU will continue to promote sustainable development through the negotiation and implementation of dedicated provisions in its international and bilateral trade agreements and should consider other policy options to reduce the impacts of EU consumption on the environment in non- EU countries. Trade liberalisation should not have negative impacts on the environment of Third Countries, nor hinder existing environmental standards or policies established for the protection of habitats and wildlife. An example of such a policy option are the bilateral Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade (FLEGT) partnerships, which establish a framework to ensure only legally-harvested timber enters the EU market from partner countries.
Amendment 482 #
2012/0337(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 99 a (new)
Annex 1 – point 99 a (new)
99a. Large amounts of stockpiles of obsolete pesticides and other obsolete chemicals form a threat within EU Member countries and in the ENPI countries and the Russian Federation. This threat has partly been removed by national and EU clean-up programs, e.g. in the Baltic states and Poland, but others are still remaining. In the ENPI and Russian Federation large quantities constitute a potential environmental catastrophe for the citizens and for the EU consumers of imported food. A preventive strategy to avoid food scandals (as e.g. the Nitrofen case in Germany) and economic damage must be established by means of a comprehensive regional clean-up programme within EU Member States and in the ENPI countries and Russian Federation.
Amendment 488 #
2012/0337(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 100 – subparagraph 2 - point a
Annex 1 – point 100 – subparagraph 2 - point a
(a) Working towards the adoption of Sustainable Development Goals that: a) address priority areas of an inclusive green economy and wider sustainable development objectives, such as energy, water, food security, oceans and sustainable consumption and production, including animal welfare, as well as cross- cutting issues such as equity, social inclusion, decent work, rule of law and good governance; b) are universally applicable, covering all three areas of sustainable development; c) are assessed and accompanied by targets and indicators, and d) are coherent and integrated with the post-2015 development framework, and supportive of climate actions.
Amendment 332 #
2012/0305(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – row 10
Annex III – row 10
Amendment 365 #
2012/0305(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – row 12 b – second part (new)
Annex III – row 12 b – second part (new)
12b. Refrigeration condensing units that 1 January 2015 equipment that contains contain HFCs with GWP of fluorinated greenhouse 2150 or more gases as follows:
Amendment 368 #
2012/0305(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – row 12 b – fifth part (new)
Annex III – row 12 b – fifth part (new)
12b. Refrigeration refrigerated vans 1 January 2025 equipment that contains fluorinated greenhouse gases as follows:
Amendment 371 #
2012/0305(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – row 12 b – eighth part (new)
Annex III – row 12 b – eighth part (new)
12b. Refrigeration refrigerated trucks and 1 January 2025 equipment that contains trailers fluorinated greenhouse gases as follows:
Amendment 373 #
2012/0305(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – row 12 c – first part (new)
Annex III – row 12 c – first part (new)
12c. Air-conditioning moveable room appliances 1 January 2020 equipment that contains fluorinated greenhouse gases as follows
Amendment 374 #
2012/0305(COD)
12c. Air-conditioning split systems 1 January 2020 equipment that contains fluorinated greenhouse gases as follows
Amendment 375 #
2012/0305(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – row 12 c – third part (new)
Annex III – row 12 c – third part (new)
12c. Air-conditioning rooftop systems 1 January 2020 equipment that contains fluorinated greenhouse gases as follows
Amendment 377 #
2012/0305(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – row 12 c – fifth part (new)
Annex III – row 12 c – fifth part (new)
12c. Air-conditioning displacement chillers 1 January 2020 equipment that contains fluorinated greenhouse gases as follows
Amendment 378 #
2012/0305(COD)
12c. Air-conditioning centrifugal chillers 1 January 2027 equipment that contains fluorinated greenhouse gases as follows
Amendment 387 #
2012/0305(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Annex V – paragraph 1 – introductory part
The maximum quantity referred to in Article 13(1) shall be calculated by applying the following percentages to the annual average of the total quantity produced and imported into the Union during the period from 20089 to 20112:
Amendment 388 #
Amendment 398 #
Amendment 404 #
Amendment 408 #
Amendment 89 #
2012/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3 a (new)
Recital 3 a (new)
Amendment 93 #
2012/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) Where pasture or agricultural land previously destined for the food, feed and fibre markets is diverted to biofuel production, the non-fuel demand will still need to be satisfied either through intensification of current production, which may result in biodiversity loss, water scarcity or soil erosion, water and soil pollution and loss of critical ecosystem services; or by bringing non-agricultural land into production elsewhere. The latter case represents indirect land-use change and when it involves the conversion of high carbon stock land it can lead to significant greenhouse gas emissions as well as to a loss of biodiversity. Directives 98/70/EC and 2009/28/EC should therefore include provisions to address indirect land use change given that current biofuels are mainly produced from crops grown on existing agricultural land.
Amendment 122 #
2012/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) Liquid renewable fuels are likely to be required by the transport sector in order to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. Advanced biofuels, such as those made from wastes and algae, provide high greenhouse gas savings with low risk of causing indirect land use change and do not compete directly for agricultural land for the food and feed markets. It is appropriate, therefore, to encourage greater production of such advanced biofuels as these are currently not commercially available in large quantities, in part due to competition for public subsidies with established food crop based biofuel technologies. Further incentives should be provided by increasing the weighting of advanced biofuels towards 10% targetlaying down a separate (sub)-target of at least 3% for advanced biofuels for transport set in Directive 2009/28/EC compared to conventional biofuels. In this context, only advanced biofuels with low estimated indirect land use change impacts and high overall greenhouse gas savings should be supported as part of the post 2020 renewable energy policy framework.
Amendment 162 #
2012/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) To prepare for the transition towards advanced biofuels and minimise the overall indirect land use change impacts in the period to 2020, it is appropriate to limit the amount of biofuels and bioliquids obtained from food crops as set out in part A of Annex VIII to Directive 2009/28/EC and part A of Annex V to Directive 98/70/EC that can be counted towards targets set out in Directive 2009/28/EC and Directive 98/70/EC. Without restricting the overall use of such biofuels, the share of biofuels and bioliquids produced from cereal and other starch rich crops, sugar and oil crops that can be counted towards the targets of Directive 2009/28/EC and Directive 98/70/EC should be limited to the share of such biofuels and bioliquids consumed in 2011.
Amendment 173 #
2012/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The 54% limit set up in Article 3(4)d does not affect the Member States' freedom to arrange their own trajectory as to compliance with this prescribed share of conventional biofuels within the overall 10% target. As a consequence, the access to the market of the biofuels produced by the installations in operation before the end of 2013 remains fully open. Therefore this amending directive does not affect the legitimate expectations of the operators of such installations.
Amendment 219 #
2012/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) The Commission should review the effectiveness of the measures introduced by this Directive, based on the best and latest available scientific evidence, in limiting indirect land-use change greenhouse gas emissions and addressing ways to further minimise that impact, which cshould include the introduction of estimated indirect land-use change emission factors in the sustainability scheme as of 1st January 2021establishment of appropriate sustainability criteria for advanced biofuels.
Amendment 232 #
2012/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 1 – point -a (new)
Article 1 – point 1 – point -a (new)
Directive 98/70/EC
Article 7a – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 7a – paragraph 2 – point a
(-a) in paragraph 2, point (a) is replaced by the following: "(a) 6% by 31 December 2020. Member States shall require suppliers, for this reduction, to comply with the following intermediate target: 4% by 2018;"
Amendment 237 #
2012/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 1 – point -a b (new)
Article 1 – point 1 – point -a b (new)
Directive 98/70/EC
Article 7a – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 7a – paragraph 2 a (new)
(-ab) the following paragraph 2a is inserted: "2a. Member States shall require suppliers to reduce life cycle greenhouse gas emissions per unit of energy from fuel and energy supplied in a linear manner from 2020 to achieve a 10 % reduction by 31 December 2025, compared with the fuel baseline standard referred to in paragraph 5(b)."
Amendment 246 #
2012/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 1 – point b a (new)
Article 1 – point 1 – point b a (new)
Directive 98/70/EC
Article 7a – paragraph 6 a (new)
Article 7a – paragraph 6 a (new)
(ba) the following paragraph 6a is inserted: "6a. Member States shall ensure that the maximum joint contribution made by suppliers from biofuels and bioliquids produced from cereal and other starch rich crops, sugars, oil crops for purposes of compliance with the targets referred to in paragraph 2 shall be no more than the energy quantity corresponding to the maximum contribution as set out in Article 3(4)(d) of Directive 2009/28/EC."
Amendment 269 #
2012/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 3 – point -a (new)
Article 1 – point 3 – point -a (new)
Directive 98/70/EC
Article 7d – paragraph 1
Article 7d – paragraph 1
(-a) paragraph 1 is replaced by the following: "1. For the purposes of Article 7a and Article 7b(2), life cycle greenhouse gas emissions from biofuels shall be calculated as follows: (a) where a default value for greenhouse gas emission savings for the biofuel production pathway, including indirect land-use change values referred to in Annex V, is laid down in Part A or B of Annex IV and where the el value for those biofuels calculated in accordance with point 7 of Part C of Annex IV is equal to or less than zero, by using that default value; (b) by using an actual value calculated in accordance with the methodology laid down in Part C of Annex IV; or (c) by using a value calculated as the sum of the factors of the formula referred to in point 1 of Part C of Annex IV, where disaggregated default values in Part D or E of Annex IV may be used for some factors, and actual values, calculated in accordance with the methodology laid down in Part C of Annex IV, for all other factors, adding the estimates for indirect land-use change emissions set out in Annex V."
Amendment 342 #
2012/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – point 2 – point c – point i a (new)
Article 2 – point 2 – point c – point i a (new)
Directive 2009/28/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point c– second sentence
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point c– second sentence
(ia) the second sentence of point (c) is replaced by the following: "Furthermore, for the calculation of electricity from renewable energy sources consumed by electric road vehicles, that consumption shall be considered to be five times the energy content of the input of electricity from renewable energy sources."
Amendment 356 #
2012/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – point 2 – point c – point ii
Article 2 – point 2 – point c – point ii
Directive 2009/28/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point d
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point d
(d) for the calculation of biofuels in the numerator, the share of energy from biofuels produced from cereal and other starch rich crops, sugars, oil and oil cropsther energy crops grown on land shall be no more than 54%, the estimated share at the end of 2011, of the final consumption of energy in transport in 2020.
Amendment 363 #
2012/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – point 2 – point c – point ii a (new)
Article 2 – point 2 – point c – point ii a (new)
Directive 2009/28/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point d a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point d a (new)
(iia) the following point (da) is added: "(da) The contribution made by advanced biofuels shall be at least 3% of the final consumption of energy in transport in 2020."
Amendment 435 #
2012/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – point 7 – point -a (new)
Article 2 – point 7 – point -a (new)
Directive 2009/28/EC
Article 19 – paragraph 1
Article 19 – paragraph 1
(-a) paragraph 1 is replaced by the following: "1. For the purposes of Article 17(2), the greenhouse gas emission saving from the use of biofuel and bioliquids shall be calculated as follows: (a) where a default value for greenhouse gas emission saving for the production pathway, including indirect land-use change values as referred to in Annex VIII, is laid down in Part A or B of Annex V and where the el value for those biofuels or bioliquids calculated in accordance with point 7 of Part C of Annex V is equal to or less than zero, by using that default value; (b) by using an actual value calculated in accordance with the methodology laid down in Part C of Annex V; or (c) by using a value calculated as the sum of the factors of the formula referred to in point 1 of Part C of Annex V, where disaggregated default values in Part D or E of Annex V may be used for some factors, and actual values, calculated in accordance with the methodology laid down in Part C of Annex V, for all other factors, with the exception of the eiluc value, for which the values referred to in Annex VIII shall be used."
Amendment 469 #
2012/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3
Article 3
The Commission shall, beforey 31 December 20175, submit a report to the European Parliament and to the Council reviewing, on the basis of the best latest available scientific evidence, the effectiveness of the measures introduced by this Directive in limitingprogress on developing a certification scheme for biofuel and bioliquid feedstocks produced under low risk of ILUC and its effectiveness, with a view of applying zero estimated indirect land- use change greenhouse gas emissions associated with the production of biofuel and bioliquids. The report shall, if appropriate, be accompanied by a legislative proposal based on the best available scientific evidence, for introducing estimated indirect land use change emissions factors into the appropriate sustainability criteria to be applied from 1st January 2021emissions in the calculation of life cycle greenhouse gas emissions pursuant to Directives 2009/30/EC and 2009/28/EC. The report shall, if appropriate, be accompanied by a legislative proposal and a review of the effectiveness of the incentives provided for biofuels from non- land using feedstocks and non-food crops under Article 3(4)d of Directive 2009/28/EC.
Amendment 480 #
2012/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Investors shall take into account that biofuel production technologies are still under development and further measures to mitigate negative impacts may be adopted at a later stage.
Amendment 486 #
2012/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – point 1 – point -a (new)
Annex I – point 1 – point -a (new)
Directive 98/70/EC
Annex IV – part C – point 1
Annex IV – part C – point 1
Amendment 493 #
2012/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – point 1 – point b a (new)
Annex I – point 1 – point b a (new)
Directive 98/70/EC
Annex IV – part C – point 19 a (new)
Annex IV – part C – point 19 a (new)
(ba) the following point is added: "19a. Emissions from indirect land-use change, eiluc, shall be calculated in accordance with Annex V."
Amendment 501 #
2012/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – point 1 – point -a (new)
Annex II – point 1 – point -a (new)
Directive 2009/28/EC
Annex V – part C – point 1
Annex V – part C – point 1
Amendment 510 #
2012/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – point 1 – point b a (new)
Annex II – point 1 – point b a (new)
Directive 2009/28/EC
Annex V – part C – point 19 a (new)
Annex V – part C – point 19 a (new)
(ba) the following point is added: "19a. Emissions from indirect land-use change, eiluc, shall be calculated in accordance with Annex VIII."
Amendment 151 #
2012/0266(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7a) having regard to Directive (EU) No 2010/63 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2010 on the protection of animals used for scientific purposes, where tests on vertebrate animals must be replaced, restricted or refined.
Amendment 779 #
2012/0266(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part II – point 10 – point 10.2 – point a (new)
Annex 1 – part II – point 10 – point 10.2 – point a (new)
Amendment 134 #
2012/0244(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) Decisions concerning breaches of Union law and settlement of disagreements should be examined by an independent panel composed of voting members of the Board of Supervisors which do not have any conflicts of interest, appointed by the Board of Supervisors. The decisions proposed by the panel to the Board of Supervisors should be considered as adopted unless rejected by a simple majority using a weighted system to ensure equal representation of Euro area and non- Euro area countries alike, which should include an adequate number of votes from members from Member States participating in the ECB component of the SSM and from Member States that do not participate in the SSMECB component of the SSM. Furthermore, in order to maintain the necessary incentives for closer integration of Member States within a single Union- wide supervisory mechanism, where disagreements occur between home and host competent authorities, a balance should be maintained in the decision- making process to ensure that the ability of host Member States to apply stricter prudential standards is not undermined.
Amendment 183 #
2012/0244(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 g (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 g (new)
Regulation (EU) No 1093/2010
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
1 g. In Article 8(2) the following paragraph shall be added: "When exercising the powers referred to in this paragraph and undertaking the tasks referred to in paragraph 1, the Authority shall have due regard to the principles of good regulation, including to the results of the analysis of costs and benefits produced in compliance with the requirements of this Regulation."
Amendment 221 #
2012/0244(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Regulation (EU) No 1093/2010
Article 41 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 41 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
"For the purposes of Article 17 and 19, the Board of Supervisors shall establish an independent panel consisting of the Chairperson and two membersat least five appropriately qualified experts. The panel members shall be fully independent of EBA and of national competent authorities. Members of the panel shall be appointed by the Board of Supervisors among its voting members. At least one member of the independent panel shall be f and shall include a proportional representation of eurom a Member State which is not a participating Member State in accordance with Regulation (EU) No …/… [127(6) TFEU Council Regulation]rea and non-euro area Member States."
Amendment 234 #
2012/0244(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Regulation (EU) No 1093/2010
Article 44 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 44 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
"1. Decisions of the Board of Supervisors shall be taken by a simple majority of its members which shall include: (i) a simple majority of those Member States which are participating Member States in accordance with Regulation (EU) No .../...[127(6) TFEU Council Regulation] and those Member States which have entered into close cooperation with the ECB in accordance with that Regulation, and (ii) a simple majority of Member States not included in point (i). Each member shall have one vote."
Amendment 239 #
2012/0244(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Regulation (EU) No 1093/2010
Article 44 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 44 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
"With regard to the acts specified in Articles 10 to 16 and measures and decisions adopted under the third subparagraph of Article 9(5) and Chapter VI and by way of derogation from the first subparagraph of this paragraph, the Board of Supervisors shall take decisions on the basis of a qualified majority of its members, as defined in Article 16(4) of the Treaty on European Union and in Article 3 of the Protocol (No 36) on transitional provisions. The qualified majority according to this subparagraph shall include at least the simple majorities as required by points (i) and (ii) of the first subparagraph."
Amendment 245 #
2012/0244(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Regulation (EU) No 1093/2010
Article 44 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Article 44 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
"With regard to decisions in accordance with Articles 17 and 19, the decision proposed by the panel shall be considered as adopted unless it is rejected by a simple majority which shall include at least three votes from members of participating Member States and three votes from member. For the purposes of this subparagraph the Member of the board that is the head of the competent authority of the Member State that is subject to the decision of the panel shall not vote. For the purposes of this subparagraph, where the decision relates to a decision of the ECB in accordance with its competence under Regulation (EU) No .../...[127(6) TFEU Council Regulation], Members of the board that are heads of the competent authorities of Member States which are neither participating Member States in accordance with Regulation (EU) No …/….../...[127(6) TFEU Council Regulation] norand Member States which have entered into close cooperation with the ECB in accordance with that Regulation shall not vote."
Amendment 248 #
2012/0244(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Regulation (EU) No 1093/2010
Article 44 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4
Article 44 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4
Amendment 251 #
2012/0244(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Regulation EU No 1093/2010
Article 44 –paragraph 1 – subparagraph 5
Article 44 –paragraph 1 – subparagraph 5
Amendment 255 #
2012/0244(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Regulation (EU) No 1093/2010
Article 44 –paragraph 1 – subparagraph 6
Article 44 –paragraph 1 – subparagraph 6
"With regard to the composition of the panel in accordance with Article 41(2), the Board of Supervisors shall strive for consensus. In the absence of consensus, decisions of the Board of Supervisors shall be taken by a majority of three quarters of its members, including at least the simple majorities as required by points (i) and (ii) of the first subparagraph. Each member shall have one vote."
Amendment 27 #
2012/0202(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 3 a (new)
Recital 3 a (new)
3a. In order to maintain an orderly functioning of the market, the Commission should, where appropriate, make a proposal for permanent structural solutions in particular to determine the volumes of greenhouse gas emission allowances to be auctioned in the period 2013-2020, with the aim of the proposed act entering into force by June 2014.
Amendment 26 #
2012/0191(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) According to the technical analysis made for the impact assessment, the technologies to meet the target of 147 g CO2/km are available and the required reductions may be achieved at a lower cost than estimated in the previous analysis carried out previous to the adoption of Regulation (EU) No 510/2011. In addition, the distance between the current average specific emissions of CO2 from new light commercial vehicles and the target has also decreased. Therefore, A more stringent target is bothe feasibility of the target of 147 g CO2/km to be reached by 2020 is confirmedle and cost-effective. Therefore, the target for 2020 should be set at 125 g CO2/km.
Amendment 38 #
2012/0191(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
Amendment 52 #
2012/0191(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Regulation (EU) No 510/2011
Article 1 – paragraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 2
2. From 2020, this Regulation sets a target of 14725 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.
Amendment 53 #
2012/0191(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 1 a (new)
Article 1 – point 1 a (new)
Regulation (EU) No 510/2011
Article 1 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 2 a (new)
(1a) In Article 1, the following paragraph is added: "2a. From 2025, this Regulation sets a target of a minimum of 100 g CO2/km as the average emissions of the new light commercial vehicle fleet, as measured in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 and its implementing measures and Annex XII to Regulation (EC) No 692/2008."
Amendment 90 #
2012/0191(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 5
Article 1 – point 5
Regulation (EU) No 510/2011
Annex I – point 1 – point c – formula
Annex I – point 1 – point c – formula
Indicative specific emissions of CO2 = 14725 + a × (M – M0)
Amendment 44 #
2012/0190(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) To enable the automotive industry to carry out long-term investments and innovation it is desirable to provide indications of how this Regulation should be amended for the period beyond 2020. These indications should be based on an assessment of the necessary rate of reduction in line with the Union's long term climate goals and the implications for the development of cost effective CO2 reducing technology for cars. It is therefore desirable for theto set aspects to be reviewed, the Commission to make a report and if appropriate proposals made for targets beyond 2020 target for 2025 in this Regulation and for the Commission to make a report on the CO2 emission targets for new passenger cars for 2030 and onwards.
Amendment 53 #
2012/0190(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) The Regulation requires the Commission to carry out an impact assessment in order to review the test procedures to reflect adequately the real CO2 emissions behaviour of cars. This work is proceeding through the development of a World Light Duty Test procedure in the framework of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe but is not yet complete. In view of this, and considering the insufficiency of the current test cycle, a new test cycle that does reflect the actual emissions of cars should be developed swiftly, ruling out divergent interpretations and deviations among Member States. Pending the adoption of the new test cycle, Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 443/2009 establishes emission limits for 2020 as measured according to Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 and Annex XII to Regulation (EC) No 692/2008. When the test procedures are amended, the limits set in Annex I should be adjusted to ensure comparable stringency for manufacturers and classes of vehicles.
Amendment 72 #
2012/0190(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 1 a (new)
Article 1 – point 1 a (new)
Regulation 2009/443/EC
Article 1– paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 1– paragraph 2 a (new)
(1a) In Article 1, the following paragraph is added: „From 2025, this Regulation sets a target of 65g CO2/km as average emissions for the new car fleet as measured in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 and its implementing measures and Annex XII to Regulation (EC) No 692/2008, and innovative technologies.”
Amendment 148 #
2012/0190(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 10 – point c
Article 1 – point 10 – point c
5. By 31 December 20147, 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 passenger cars for the period beyond 20202030 and onwards.
Amendment 172 #
2012/0190(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 13 a (new)
Article 1 – point 13 a (new)
Regulation 2009/443/EC
Annex I – point 1 – point ca (new)
Annex I – point 1 – point ca (new)
(13a) In point 1 of Annex I, the following point is added: "(ca) From 2025: Specific emissions of CO2 = 65 + a × (M – M0) Where: M = mass of the vehicle in kilograms (kg) M0 = the value adopted pursuant to Article 13(2) a = equivalent to a 60% slope."
Amendment 1085 #
2012/0150(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 38 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 38 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) secured liabilities, such as all liabilities that are issued in a covered bond cover pool and related derivatives which have privileged status in the cover pool;
Amendment 1118 #
2012/0150(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 38 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 38 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Points (a) and (b) of paragraph 2 shall not prevent resolution authorities, where appropriate, from exercising those powers in relation to any part of a secured liability or a liability for which collateral has been pledged that exceeds the value of the assets, pledge, lien or collateral against which it is secured. Member States mayshall exempt from this provision covered bonds as defined in Article 22(4) of Council Directive 86/611/EECall secured liabilities; Member States shall secure that all assets and liabilities related to a covered bond cover pool remain unaffected and segregated.
Amendment 1150 #
2012/0150(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 39 – paragraph 1
Article 39 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that the institutions maintain, at all times, a sufficient aggregate amount of own funds and eligible liabilities expressed as a percentage of the total liabilities of the institution that do not qualify as own funds under Section 1 of Chapter 2 of Title V of Directive 2006/48/EC or under Chapter IV of Directive 2006/49/EC excluding covered bonds which fulfil the requirements in Article 52(4) of Council Directive 2009/65/EEC and are issued by an institution whose orderly and controlled winding down with insolvency remote and segregated cover pools is explicitly provided for in the legislation of the Member State.
Amendment 18 #
2012/0066(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) The existing exemption for that use should continue to apply until 31 December 20153 in order to enable industry to further adapt the relevant technologies.
Amendment 29 #
2012/0066(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point - 1b (new)
Article 1 – point - 1b (new)
Directive 2006/66/EC
Article 4 - paragraph 2
Article 4 - paragraph 2
-1b. Article 4(2) is replaced by the following: '2. The prohibition set out in paragraph 1(a) shall not apply to button cells with a mercury content of no more than 2 % by weight until 31 December 2013.'
Amendment 32 #
2012/0066(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Directive 2006/66/EC
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point c
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point c
(c) cordless power tools, until 31 December 20153.
Amendment 38 #
2012/0066(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 1 a (new)
Article 1 – point 1 a (new)
Directive 2006/66/EC
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
1a. The following subparagraph is added to Article 6(2): 'Portable batteries and accumulators, containing cadmium intended for use in cordless power tools which do not meet the requirements in Article 4(1) shall not be placed on the market after 31 December 2013, and if still on the market after 31 December 2014, shall be withdrawn from the market.';
Amendment 39 #
2012/0066(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 1 a (new)
Article 1 – point 1 a (new)
Directive 2006/66/EC
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 b (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 b (new)
1a. The following subparagraph is added to Article 6(2): 'Button cells not meeting the requirements in Article 4(1) shall not be placed on the market after 31 December 2013, and if still on the market after 31 December 2014 shall be withdrawn from the market;'
Amendment 169 #
2012/0039(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17 a (new)
Recital 17 a (new)
(17 a) In order to protect animal and human health and improve traceability, this Regulation should require that once they have been marked, animals of the species listed in Part A of Annex I should be registered on an authorised database, which is accessible across Member States from a central point of access.
Amendment 173 #
2012/0039(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) Identification documents accompanying pet animals of the species listed in Part A of Annex I which are moved for non-commercial purposes into Member States are necessary to attest compliance with the conditions of this Regulation. The Regulation should therefore establish the conditions for issuing the identification documents and the requirements for their content, validity and format, safety features and format, as well as for their registration on an authorised database.
Amendment 183 #
2012/0039(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 a (new)
Article 4 a (new)
Article 4 a Maximum number of pet animals 1. The number of pet animals of the species listed in Part A of Annex I which may accompany the owner or an authorised person in the course of an individual movement may not exceed five. 2. By way of derogation from paragraph 1, the number of pet animals of the species listed in Part A of Annex I may exceed five if: (a) the non-commercial movement of pet animals is for the purpose of participating in competitions, exhibitions, sporting or recreational events or in training for these events; and (b) the owner or the authorised person is able to submit a receipt of online entry to the event to be attended under point (a).
Amendment 185 #
2012/0039(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) are actively marked in accordance with Article 16(1); and the alphanumeric code displayed by the transponder or tattoo is registered on an authorised database, which is accessible across Member States from a central point of access. The full, current contact details of the owner shall also be registered on this database.
Amendment 186 #
2012/0039(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) are accompanied by a duly completed identification document issued in accordance with Article 20(1). and the unique identification document number is registered on an authorised database, which is accessible across Member States from a central point of access.
Amendment 189 #
2012/0039(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Amendment 191 #
2012/0039(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. The authorisation referred to in paragraph 1 may only be granted if: (a) the animals are being moved into a Member State from a third country in compliance with Article 13; (b) the owner or authorised person declares in writing that the pet animals were kept from birth up until the date of movement without any contact with wild animals of species susceptible to rabies; and (c) it is documented that the animals' mother received a rabies vaccination before pregnancy which, as a minimum, complies with the validity requirements set out in Annex IV for at least 24 hours after the animal's birth.
Amendment 204 #
2012/0039(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
(fa) contact details of the authorised database referred to in Article 5.
Amendment 210 #
2012/0039(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 2
Article 21 – paragraph 2
2. The veterinarian issuing the identification document shall recordensure that the information referred to in paragraph 1(a) and (b) and keep records of that information for at least 10 years from the date of issue of the identification documentis registered on an authorised database, which is accessible across Member States from a central point of access.
Amendment 75 #
2011/2194(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Considers that the 7th EAP should provide for full attainment of the goals for sustainable consumption and production set in the Roadmap, strengthening them where needed, in particular as regards Green Public Procurement, including full consideration to animal welfare friendly methods of production;
Amendment 105 #
2011/2194(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Considers that the EU 2020 Biodiversity Strategy, including its targets and actions, should be fully included in the 7th EAP; considers nevertheless that some actions should be reinforced; including a reduction of the negative impacts of EU wildlife trade on global biodiversity;
Amendment 117 #
2011/2194(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 – indent 3
Paragraph 20 – indent 3
– provide for the development of specific measures relating to emerging health threats, such as nanomaterials or the combination effects of chemicals as these three issues are far from addressed sufficiently under current EU chemicals legislation today;
Amendment 123 #
2011/2194(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 b (new)
Paragraph 20 b (new)
20 b. Full regard should be paid to the methods used for the risk assessment of chemicals, prioritising alternatives to animal tests; The 7 EAP should provide for the adoption of an EU wide strategy to reduce the number of animals used in safety testing, while guaranteeing a high quality of life for humans and animals in the EU.
Amendment 145 #
2011/2194(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Takes the view that integrating environmental considerations into other relevant sectoral policies – in particular agriculture, fisheries, animal welfare, cohesion policy, transport, industry, energy, trade, employment and research – should be a key priority of the 7th EAP;
Amendment 45 #
2011/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Calls on the Commission to define its long-term objective as 95 % in recognition of the uncertainty connected to the current 80-95% target as defined by the IPCC to keep global warming below 2 degrees.
Amendment 71 #
2011/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 f (new)
Paragraph 3 f (new)
3f. Notes that the European Union has an important role to play internationally as a role model in demonstrating the benefits and viability of the low-carbon economy.
Amendment 138 #
2011/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 e (new)
Paragraph 6 e (new)
6e. Calls on the Commission to ensure that legislation impacting the incentives provided for under the ETS, e.g. the Energy Efficiency Directive (COD/2011/0172), is monitored, and that the reduction requirement is adjusted accordingly.
Amendment 252 #
2011/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Paragraph 17 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Recalling that the Commission shall evaluate the progress of the IMO on emissions from shipping by 31 December, 2011 pursuant to 2009/29/EC; Calls on the Commission to include maritime transport in its roadmap; to evaluate the progress made by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) on emissions reductions and energy efficiency; and to propose legislative measures to reduce emissions from shipping in case sufficient progress has not been made by the IMO.
Amendment 40 #
2011/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Underlines that non-profit-making organisations play a vital and very beneficial role for democracy, growth and prosperity in Europe; calls on the Commission to propose a mechanism allowing Member States wishing to strengthen civil society to generally exempt from VAT all or most of the activities and transactions carried out by these organisations; stresses that at least the smaller non-profit-making organisations should be covered by such a mechanism;
Amendment 56 #
2011/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. Calls on the Commission to look carefully into the issue of further reducing VAT red tape for non-profit- making organisations; underlines that there should be a higher degree of flexibility in the VAT system for Member States wishing to take ambitious measures in order to ease the VAT administration burden for these organisations;
Amendment 9 #
2011/2051(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Calls for the post-2013 CAP to pursue food objectives which encourage new forms of sustainable agricultural production which save energy, reduce the use of chemicals, better respects animal health and welfare and exploit the potential of ecosystems more effectively; points out that it must be capable of responding to environmental challenges, such as climate change, depletion of resources, water pollution and soil erosion, etc.;
Amendment 16 #
2011/2051(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Believes that the current very intensive methods of animal production are often unsustainable and have negative impacts on animal health and welfare which may also negatively impact public health and food safety; consequently calls for the CAP to promote livestock farming methods which respect the environment, as well as animal health and animal welfare;
Amendment 61 #
2011/2051(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Believes that the CAP should support types of farming that are consistently able to deliver a wide range of environmental and biodiversity benefits such as extensive grassland rearing, integrated crop- livestock farming and organic farming;
Amendment 62 #
2011/2051(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Welcomes the Commission’s proposed ‘greening’ component in Pillar 1; believes that receipt of greening payments should be conditional on fulfilling a number of measures designed to deliver environmental benefits such as crop rotation, sound water management, low use of artificial fertilizers, good practices to combat soil erosion and degradation and to enhance soil fertility and measures to restore biodiversity;
Amendment 66 #
2011/2048(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Stresses the link between environmentally friendly procurement and the promotion of innovations; stresses that this is even clearer when one combines environmental conditions in technical specifications with giving higher scores at the award stage to tenders which meet certain cutting-edge environmental conditions and green solutions;
Amendment 71 #
2011/2048(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Acknowledges that it may be hard to calculate the climate footprint of a product or service, e.g. in the case of food and also in some cases complicated by unnecessary long distance transport of life animals for food; considers that it should be expressly permitted to require that the transport of food to the purchaser must not give rise to more than a certain number of grams of CO2 emissions; considers that the requirement of using taxpayers' money effectively, together with other requirements and rules which guide public procurement, will deter elected representatives from imposing such conditions when there is no justification for doing so.
Amendment 66 #
2011/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
Fa. Whereas, the Commission’s Low Carbon 2050 Roadmap implies that stepping up to 30% will have a positive effect on Member States’ revenue from auctioning of allowances if the 2020 goals on renewable energy and energy efficiency is fulfilled as confirmed by the Head of States on February 4th 2011.
Amendment 136 #
2011/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses that delaying 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 as documented by the Commission in the 2050 Low Carbon Roadmap;
Amendment 152 #
2011/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Recognises that investment in green technologies depends heavily on the price signal delivered by the carbon market and concludes therefore 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, thereby risking a lock-in in carbon intensive installations and infrastructure for the coming decades;
Amendment 154 #
2011/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Points out that if the EU delivers on its current policies, including its commitment to reach 20% renewables, and achieve 20% energy efficiency by 2020, this would enable the EU to outperform the current 20% emission reduction target and achieve a 25% reduction by 2020; underlines that this would require the full implementation of the Energy Efficiency Plan, which identifies measures which would be necessary to deliver the energy efficiency target.
Amendment 168 #
2011/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Supports the idea of setting aside 1,4 billion allowances from the EU ETS prior to 2020 as a possible solution for maintaining the incentives in the ETS and to ensure the level of stringency foreseen at the time of the legislative procedure; calls also for a significant number of allowances to be auctioned at EU level to support a technology accelerator and to fund a just transition mechanism for the European workforce; calls on the Commission to present a proposal for how this policy could be organised in practice.
Amendment 178 #
2011/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. underlines that a comprehensive range of measures, such as incentives for additional investment, growth-oriented fiscal policy and public procurement is necessary to ensure that economic growth and the reduction of both unemployment and greenhouse gas emissions reinforce each other; points to the Council Directive 2003/96/EC on the taxation of energy product and electricity that already allows for certain exemptions or reductions in the tax level; i.a. because of competitiveness or environmental considerations
Amendment 179 #
2011/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Recalls the Joint Declaration of CEOs of leading European Utility Companies calling the EU to move to a 25 % domestic reduction target from February 2011, and the Joint Business Declaration from October 2011 calling for a 30 % reduction target in 2020. Major voices in the European Industry thereby say that now is the time to act and to go beyond the 20 % reduction target in 2020;
Amendment 180 #
2011/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 b (new)
Paragraph 11 b (new)
11b. Considers that in order to secure long terms investments in renewable energy the EU should adopt a trajectory for binding renewable energy targets after 2020; recalls that the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) has called for renewable energy targets for the period after 2020; calls on the Commission to put forward a proposals for setting such targets
Amendment 197 #
2011/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Stresses the need to curb CO2 emissions in the transportation sector through the provision of standardized European infrastructures for electrical vehicles and more incentives for sustainable second- generation biofuel as an alternative to fossil fuels;
Amendment 204 #
2011/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 b (new)
Paragraph 15 b (new)
15b. Urges Member States ensure that all revenues from auctioning of emission allowances are earmarked for further investments in mitigation and adaptation activities.
Amendment 205 #
2011/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Notes that the Commission has identified investment needs of €1 trillion to upgrade the EU's energy infrastructure by 2020, mainly to be financed through energy tariffs; calls for these investments to be made, with a view both to completing an interconnected internal energy market and substantially decreasing the carbon intensity of the European energy system; but underlines that in raising the necessary finance, low income consumers suffering from energy poverty must be protected from increased tariffs;
Amendment 208 #
2011/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Welcomes the fact that the EU is well on track to meet its 2020 renewable energy goals, but emphasizes that the Commission needs to promptly monitor the actual national implementation of the plans so ensure that progress actually occurs as planned;
Amendment 209 #
2011/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 c (new)
Paragraph 15 c (new)
15c. Stresses that the development and deployment of breakthrough technologies hold the key to fighting climate change and, at the same time, convincing the EU's partners worldwide that emissions reductions are feasible with positive effects for competitiveness and jobs; considers it essential that Europe should lead by example by substantially increasing expenditure devoted to research on climate-friendly and energy- efficient industrial technologies under the 8th Framework Programme for Research and Innovation that should be properly aligned with the strategic energy technologies set out in the SET-Plan;
Amendment 234 #
2011/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Reiterates that EU reduction targets need to be primarily achieved within the EU; recalls that the use of international offsets replaces investment into the EU economy and delays domestic reductions in the EU; calls upon the Commission and Member States to complement the current system of production based direct emission accounting with consumption based accounting, analysing if emissions have indeed been reduced instead of exported; henceforth calls upon the Commission to come forward with a proposal, as changing consumption patterns and resource efficiency are the real answer to mitigating climate change.
Amendment 236 #
2011/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Paragraph 18 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Amendment 237 #
2011/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 – subparagraph 2 (new)
Paragraph 18 – subparagraph 2 (new)
Options and tools to move beyond the 20% target Calls upon the Commission and Member States to secure that the full revenues from auctioning of EU ETS credits are effectively used to improve energy and resource efficiency in society, in particular in the energy and industry sectors concerned, instead of being withdrawn to the general budget of the Member States.
Amendment 238 #
2011/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 – subparagraph 3 (new)
Paragraph 18 – subparagraph 3 (new)
Amendment 248 #
2011/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Considers that, if EU is to meet the 2050 long-term target of domestic reductions between 80 - 95% as agreed by the European Council and confirmed in the Commission's Low Carbon Economy 2050 Roadmap, the EU would have to speed up its efforts after having achieved 25% domestic emissions reductions in 2020; requests, therefore that the Commission put forward a proposal for binding reduction targets for the period after 2020 at least in line with the trajectories presented in the Low Carbon Economy 2050 Roadmap designed to achieve long-term targets in the most cost- efficient way;
Amendment 249 #
2011/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 b (new)
Paragraph 18 b (new)
18b. Calls for additional quality criteria for the use of international offsets within the EU, through the introduction of stringent project quality standards guaranteeing respect for human rights and reliable, verifiable and real additional emissions reductions that also support sustainable development in developing countries;
Amendment 282 #
2011/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
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; recognizes the job creation and competitiveness effects associated with the transition to a low carbon economy in the long term, as the EU becomes a global leader within renewable energy technologies and energy efficient products and services.
Amendment 304 #
2011/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Emphasises that the co-benefits of emissions reductions only occur for emissions reductions achieved inside the EU and where there is a strong emphasis on increased energy efficiency investment; Stresses that the proposed approach in the new Energy Efficiency Action plan regarding the Member States' voluntary or mandatory targets is not sufficient. Reiterates that the European Parliament calls for mandatory energy efficiency targets for Member States, which have gained even more importance in light of the recently published Roadmap to a low carbon economy.
Amendment 345 #
2011/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Remains concerned about the large potential for windfall profits with free allocated allowances undermining public acceptance of the EU'’s climate policy and points to lack of evidence of any delocalisation;
Amendment 74 #
2011/0438(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 28
Recital 28
(28) Contracting authorities that wish to purchase works, supplies or services with specific environmental, social, animal welfare or other characteristics should be able to refer to particular labels, such as the European Eco-label, (multi-)national eco- labels or any other label provided that the requirements for the label are linked to the subject-matter of the contract, such as the description of the product and its presentation, including packaging requirements. It is furthermore essential that these requirements are drawn up and adopted on the basis of objectively verifiable criteria, using a procedure in which stakeholders, such as government bodies, consumers, manufacturers, distributors and environmental organisations, can participate, and that the label is accessible and available to all interested parties.
Amendment 76 #
2011/0438(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 32
Recital 32
(32) Many economic operators, and not least SMEs, find that a major obstacle to their participation in public procurement consists in administrative burdens deriving from the need to produce a substantial number of certificates or other documents related to exclusion and selection criteria. Limiting such requirements, for example through self-declarations, including declarations concerning compliance with rules and standards in the areas of health and public safety, social protection labour standards and animal welfare, can result in considerable simplification for the benefit of both contracting authorities and economic operators. The tenderer to which it has been decided to award the contract should, however, be required to provide the relevant evidence and contracting authorities should not conclude contracts with tenderers unable to do so. Further simplification can be achieved through standardised documents such as the European Procurement Passport, which should be recognized by all contracting authorities and widely promoted among economic operators, in particular SMEs, for whom they can substantially lessen the administrative burden.
Amendment 77 #
2011/0438(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 34
Recital 34
(34) Public contracts should not be awarded to economic operators that have participated in a criminal organisation or have been found guilty of corruption, fraud to the detriment of the Union's financial interests or money laundering. Non- payment of taxes or social security contributions should also be sanctioned by mandatory exclusion at the level of the Union. Furthermore, contracting authorities should be given the possibility to exclude candidates or tenderers for violations of environmental or, social or animal welfare obligations, including rules on accessibility for disabled persons or other forms of grave professional misconduct, such as violations of competition rules or of intellectual property rights.
Amendment 125 #
2011/0438(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 40 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 40 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) in terms of performance or functional requirements, including social, environmental and animal welfare characteristics, provided that the parameters are sufficiently precise to allow tenderers to determine the subject-matter of the contract and to allow contracting authorities to award the contract;
Amendment 38 #
2011/0429(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) The review of the priority substances list has been supported by an extensive consultation with experts from the Commission services, Member States, stakeholders and the Scientific Committee on Health and Environmental Risks (SCHER) and a thorough examination of the toxicity of the substances and their occurrence across the EU.
Amendment 49 #
2011/0429(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) Additional substances posing a significant risk to or via the aquatic environment at Union level including pharmaceutical substances have been identified and prioritised using the approaches specified in Article 16(2) of Directive 2000/60/EC and need to be added to the list of priority substances. The latest available scientific and technical information has been taken into account in deriving the EQS for these substances. For the derivation of EQS in the regular review of Annex X to Directive 2000/60/EC provided for in Article 16(4) of that Directive, combination effects should be taken into account.
Amendment 91 #
2011/0429(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – point 3 a (new)
Article 2 – point 3 a (new)
Directive 2008/105/EC
Article 7 a (new)
Article 7 a (new)
Amendment 96 #
2011/0429(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – point 4
Article 2 – point 4
Directive 2008/105/EC
Article 8
Article 8
The Commission shall report to the European Parliament and to the Council the outcome of the regular review of Annex X to Directive 2000/60/EC provided for in Article 16(4) of that Directive. It shall accompany the report, if appropriate, with relevant proposals, in particular proposals to identify new priority substances or priority hazardous substances or to identify certain priority substances as priority hazardous substances and to set corresponding EQS for surface water, sediment or biota, as appropriate. This report shall review the measures adopted at the Union level and in Member States and assess whether those measures achieve the quality standards for the priority substances or the cessation objective for the priority hazardous substances. The Commission shall accompany the report, if appropriate, with relevant proposals on concrete measures for the achievement of the quality standards and the cessation objective along with intermediate timetables. The first review and assessment of the measures shall be submitted to the European Parliament and to the Council by 31 December 2013.
Amendment 222 #
2011/0429(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II a (new)
Annex II a (new)
Directive 2008/105/EC
Annex II (new)
Annex II (new)
Amendment 63 #
2011/0428(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) This Regulation lays down, for the entire duration of the LIFE Programme, a financial envelope of €3,618 million1 % of the overall budget constituting the prime reference, within the meaning of point 17 of the Commission Proposal for an Interinstitutional Agreement of 29 June 2011 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management, for the budgetary authority during the annual budgetary procedure.
Amendment 94 #
2011/0428(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. The financial envelope for implementing the LIFE Programme shall be EUR 3 618 000 0001 % of the overall Union budget.
Amendment 162 #
2011/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 57
Recital 57
(57) The cross compliance system implies certain administrative constraints for both beneficiaries and national administrations since record keeping must be ensured, checks must be carried out and penalties have to be applied where necessary. Those penalties should be proportionate, effective and dissuasive. Such penalties should be without prejudice to other penalties laid down under other provisions of Union or national law. For the sake of consistency, it is appropriate to merge the relevant Union provisions into one single legal instrument. For farmers participating in the small farmers scheme referred to in Title V of Regulation (EU) No xxx/xxx[DP], the efforts to be made under the cross compliance system may be considered as exceeding the benefit of keeping those farmers under that system. For reasons of simplification, those farmers should therefore be exempted from cross compliance and in particular from its control system and from the risk of cross compliance penalties. However, that exemption should be without prejudice to the obligation to respect the applicable provisions of the sectoral legislation and to the possibility to be checked and to be imposed penalties under that legislation.
Amendment 576 #
2011/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 93 – paragraph 3
Article 93 – paragraph 3
Directive 2000/60/EC of 23 October 2000 establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy will be considered as being part of Annex II once this Directive is implemented by all Member States and the obligations directly applicable to farmers have been identified. In order to take account of those elements the Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 111 for the purpose of amending the Annex II within 12 months starting at the moment the last Member State has notified the implementation of the Directive to the Commissionas from 2014.
Amendment 588 #
2011/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 93 – paragraph 4
Article 93 – paragraph 4
Directive 2009/128/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 establishing a framework for Community action to achieve the sustainable use of pesticides will be considered as being part of Annex II once this Directive is implemented by all Member States and the obligations directly applicable to farmers have been identified. In order to take account of those elements the Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 111 for the purpose of amending the Annex II within 12 months starting at the moment the last Member State has notified the implementation of the Directive to the Commission, including the obligations relating to integrated pest managementas from 2014.
Amendment 709 #
2011/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II — Main Issue "Water" — SMR 1 a (new)
Annex II — Main Issue "Water" — SMR 1 a (new)
Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2000 establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy
Amendment 710 #
2011/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II — Main Issue "Water" — SMR 1 a (new) — last column
Annex II — Main Issue "Water" — SMR 1 a (new) — last column
Article 9, Article 11(3)(e), Article 11(3)(g), Article 11(3)(h), Article 11(3)(i), Article 11(3)(j)
Amendment 736 #
2011/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II — Main Issue "Biodiversity" — SMR 2— last column
Annex II — Main Issue "Biodiversity" — SMR 2— last column
Article 3(1), Article 3(2)(b), Article 4 (1), (2) and (4), Article 5(a), (b), (d)
Amendment 740 #
2011/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II — Main Issue "Biodiversity" — SMR 3— last column
Annex II — Main Issue "Biodiversity" — SMR 3— last column
Article 6 (1) and (2), Article 6 (3), (4), Article 13(1)(a)
Amendment 136 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point d and point d a (new)
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point d and point d a (new)
(d) are non productive investments linked to the achievement of agri- and forest- environment commitments, biodiversity conservation status of species and habitat as well as, enhancing the public amenity value of a Natura 2000 area or other high nature value area to be defined in the programme as well as commitments related to implementation of Directives 2009/147/EC, 92/42/EEC and 2000/60/EC, including initial investigations and feasibility studies; (da) are non productive investments which are necessary to comply with mandatory requirements linked to the abovementioned directives.
Amendment 175 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 5
Article 29 – paragraph 5
5. Commitments under this measure shall be undertaken for a period of five to seven years. However, where necessary in order to achieve or maintain the environmental benefits sought, Member States may determine a longer or shorter period in their rural development programmes for particular types of commitments, including by means of providing for their annual extension after the termination of the initial period. Member States may determine the period to last permanently if the commitments are written in easements on future use of the land to be recorded in a national land register.
Amendment 177 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 6
Article 29 – paragraph 6
6. Payments shall be granted annually and shall compensate beneficiaries for all or part of the additional costs and income foregone resulting from the commitments made. Where necessary they may also coFor permanent commitments the payment may haver transaction costs to a value of up to 20% of the premium paid for the agri- environment-climathe form of a lump sum payment to cover full compensation. In this case the commitments. Where comm must be writmtents are undertaken by groups of farmers, the maximum level shall be 30% as easements on the future use of the land and be recorded in a national land register.
Amendment 183 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 3
Article 30 – paragraph 3
3. Commitments under this measure shall be undertaken for a period of five to seven years. Where support is granted for the maintenance of organic farming, Member States may provide in their rural development programmes for annual extension after the termination of the initial periodHowever, where necessary in order to achieve or maintain the environmental benefits sought, Member States may determine a longer or shorter period in their rural development programmes.
Amendment 184 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 1
Article 31 – paragraph 1
1. Support under this measure shall be granted annually and per hectare of UAA or per hectare of forest in order to compensate beneficiaries for costs incurred and income foregone resulting from disadvantages in the areas concerned, related to the implementation of Directives 92/43/EEC, 2009/147/EC and 2000/60/EC. For requirements of a permanent nature the support may have the form of a lump sum payment per hectare of UAA or forest to cover full compensation. In this case the requirements must be written as easements on the future use of the land and be recorded in a national land register. In duly justified cases support may be granted based on other unitary costs than hectare, such as kilometre of water course. Alternatively, the support may cover tangible and/or intangible non productive investments which are necessary to comply with requirements linked to Directives 2009/147/EC, 92/43/EEC and 2000/60/EC.
Amendment 186 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 6 – point c
Article 31 – paragraph 6 – point c
(c) agricultural areas and forest areas included in river basin management plans according to Directive 2000/60/EC.
Amendment 61 #
2011/0280(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33 a (new)
Recital 33 a (new)
(33a) Member States should be allowed to use up to 5 % of their national ceiling to target specific agricultural activities of benefit to the environment and animal welfare. This should include the promotion of farming systems such as High Nature Value Farming and practices which seek environmental performance as well as enhanced animal welfare standards. The power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty should be delegated to the Commission for the purpose of clearly defining the conditions for granting this specific support.
Amendment 68 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 5
Article 24 – paragraph 5
5. Each programme, except those where technical assistance is undertaken under a specific programme, shall set out the indicative amount of support to be used for climate change objectives and biodiversity objectives including Natura 2000 as requested by national Prioritized Action Frameworks.
Amendment 91 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 4 - Table 1 – row 4 – subrow 4.1
Annex 4 - Table 1 – row 4 – subrow 4.1
Amendment 94 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 4 - Table 1 – row 7 – subrow 7.1
Annex 4 - Table 1 – row 7 – subrow 7.1
7. Promoting 7.1. Road: The existence of – A comprehensive transport plan is inhapter on railway development sustainable awithin the comprehensive national place that contains:within the comprehensive transport plan transport and national transport plan which – prioritisation of investments in the removing contains an appropriate core TEN-T network, the bottlenecks in key prioritisation of investments comprehensive network andof an is in place that contains: removing explicit chapter on railway – a realistic and mature project pipeline bottlenecks in key development which contains (including a timetable, budgetary network ian the core Trans European secondary connectivity. The infrastructures Network of Transport prioritisation should take into (referred to in appropriate prioritisation framework); infrastructures of investments in the core Trans European Network of – a strategic environmental assessment Transport Infrastructure (TEN-T) account the contribution of Article 9(7)) network, in the investments to mobility, sustainability, fulfilling the legal requirements for the (referred to in (TEN-T) network, in the transport plan, including an Article 9(7)) comprehensive network the reduction ofassessment of the overall greenhouse gas (investments other than the emissions and contribugas impacts of implementation tof the core TEN-T) and in Single European transport areaplan to 2030 and 2050; secondary connectivity of (including public transport – a realistic and mature project pipeline at regional and local level). (including timetable, budgetary framework); – a strategic environmental assessment fulfilling the legal requirements for the transport plan; – measures to strengthen capacity of intermediary bodies and beneficiaries to deliver the project pipeline. – measures to strengthen capacity of the railway system intermediary bodies and beneficiaries according to their to deliver the project pipeline. contributions to mobility, Infrastructure charges do not exceed the sustainability, national and costs of infrastructure operation and European wide network maintenance, including external costs. effects. The investments Infrastructure charging schemes may not cover mobile assets and discriminate against freight operators. interoperability and capacity building. Transposition of Directive 2001/14/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2001 on the allocation of railway infrastructure capacity and the levying of charges for the use of railway infrastructure and safety certification.
Amendment 28 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point ii
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point ii
ii) at least 205% of the total ERDF resources at national level shall be allocated to the thematic objective set out in point 4 of Article 9 of Regulation (EU) No […]/2012 [CPR].
Amendment 34 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b – point ii
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b – point ii
ii) at least 615% of the total ERDF resources at national level shall be allocated to the thematic objective set out in point 4 of Article 9 of Regulation (EU) No […]/2012 [CPR].
Amendment 204 #
2011/0202(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 76
Recital 76
(76) Apart from short-term liquidity needs, credit institutions and investment firms should also adopt funding structures that are stable at a longer term horizon. In December 2010, the BCBS agreed that the NSFR will move to a minimum standard by 1 January 2018 and that the BCBS will put in place rigorous reporting processes to monitor the ratio during a transition period and will continue to review the implications of these standards for financial markets, credit extension and economic growth, addressing unintended consequences as necessary. The BCBS thus agreed that the NSFR will be subject to an observation period and will include a review clause. In this context, EBA should, based on reporting required by this Regulation, evaluate how a stable funding requirement should be designed. Based on this evaluation, the Commission should report to Council and European Parliament together with any appropriate proposals in order to introducedecide whether such a requirement should be introduced by 2018.
Amendment 210 #
2011/0202(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 85
Recital 85
(85) The power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the TFEU should also be delegated to the Commission in respect of prescribing a temporary reduction in the level of own funds or risk weights specified under that Regulation in order to take account of specific circumstances; to clarify the exemption of certain exposures from the application of provisions of that Regulation on large exposures; to specify amounts relevant to the calculation of capital requirements for the trading book to take account of developments in the economic and monetary field; to adjust the categories of investment firms eligible for certain derogations to required levels of own funds to take account of developments on financial markets; to clarify the requirement that investment firms hold own funds equivalent to one quarter of their fixed overheads of the preceding year to ensure uniform application of this Regulation; to determine the elements of own funds from which deductions of an institution's holdings of the instruments of relevant entities should be made; to introduce additional transitional provisions relating to the treatment of actuarial gains and losses in measuring defined benefit pension liabilities of institutions; and to temporarily increase in the level of own funds; and to specify liquidity requirements.
Amendment 218 #
2011/0202(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 89
Recital 89
(89) The Commission should adopt the draft regulatory technical standards developed by EBA in the areas of cooperative societies or similar institutions, certain own funds instruments, prudential adjustments, deductions from own funds, additional own funds instruments, minority interests, services ancillary to banking, the treatment of credit risk adjustment, probability of default, loss given default, corporate Governance, approaches to risk- weighting of assets, convergence of supervisory practices, liquidity, and transitional arrangements for own funds, by means of delegated acts pursuant to Article 290 TFEU and in accordance with Articles 10 to 14 of Regulation (EU) No 1093/2010. It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level.
Amendment 1027 #
2011/0202(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 404 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 404 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) they are not issued by the institution itself or its parent or subsidiary institutions or another subsidiary of its parent institutions or parent financial holding company; This does not apply to assets referred to in (i) and (ii) in paragraph 2, point (a), which are traded on an ongoing basis in the secondary market;
Amendment 1036 #
2011/0202(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 404 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 404 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) their price is generally agreed upon by market participants and can easily be observed in the market, or their price can be determined by a formula that is easy to calculate based on publicly available inputs and does not depend on strong assumptions as is typically the case for structured or exotic products;
Amendment 1043 #
2011/0202(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 404 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point e
Article 404 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point e
(e) they are tradable on active outright sale or repurchase agreement markets with a large and diverse number of market participants, a high trading volume, and market breadth and depth. These criteria should be interpreted separately for each market;
Amendment 1192 #
2011/0202(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 413 – paragraph 1
Article 413 – paragraph 1
1. Institutions shall report their capped liquidity inflows. Capped liquidity inflows shall be the liquidity inflows limited to 75% of liquidity outflows. Institutions may exempt liquidity inflows from deposits placed with other institutions and qualifying for the treatments set out in Article 108(6) or Article 108(7) from this limit. Institutions may exempt liquidity inflows from monies due from borrowers and bond investors related to mortgage lending funded by bonds eligible for the treatment set out in Article 124(3), (4) or (5) or as defined in Article 52(4) of Directive 2009/65/EC from this limit.
Amendment 1204 #
2011/0202(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 413 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 413 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) monies due from customers that are not financial customers for the purposes of principal repayment shall be reduced by 50% of their value or by the contractual commitments to those customers to extend funding, whichever is higher. This does not apply to monies due from secured lending and capital market driven transactions as defined in Article 188 that are collateralised by liquid assets according to Article 404 and monies due from mortgage lending funded by bonds eligible for the treatment set out in Article 124(3), (4) or (5) or as defined in Article 52(4) of Directive 2009/65/EC;
Amendment 1243 #
2011/0202(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 414 – paragraph 1 – point b – point ix
Article 414 – paragraph 1 – point b – point ix
(ix) liabilities resulting from securities issued qualifying for the treatment in Article 124 or as defined in Article 52(4) of Directive 2009/65/;
Amendment 1259 #
2011/0202(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 415 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
Article 415 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
(g a) and separately those: v) collateralised by commercial real estate (CRE); (vi) collateralised by residential real estate (RRE); (vii) match funded (pass-through) via bond eligible for the treatment set out in Article 124 or as defined in Article 52(4) of Directive 2009/65/EC;
Amendment 1386 #
2011/0202(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 444
Article 444
Amendment 1501 #
2011/0202(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 478 – paragraph 1
Article 478 – paragraph 1
The Commission shall, by 31 December 2015 and after consulting the EBA, report to the Parliament and the Council, together with any appropriate proposals, whether the risk weights laid down in Article 124 and the own funds requirements for specific risk in Article 325(5) are adequate for all the instruments that qualify for these treatments and whether the criteria in Article 124 should be made stare appropricater.
Amendment 1543 #
2011/0202(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 481 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 481 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. The Commission shall submit a legislative proposal to the European Parliament and Council to specify in detail the general requirement set out in Article 401. Such legislative proposal shall be based on the items to be reported according to Part Six, Title II. The legislative proposal shall also specify under which circumstances competent authorities have to impose specific in- and outflow levels on credit institutions in order to capture specific risks to which they are exposed.
Amendment 1544 #
2011/0202(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 481 – paragraph 2 b (new)
Article 481 – paragraph 2 b (new)
2 b. For the purposes of paragraph 3 the Commission shall either individually or cumulatively assess whether a liquidity coverage requirement would have a detrimental impact on the business and risk profile of European institutions or on financial markets or the economy and shall take into account the reports referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2.
Amendment 1545 #
2011/0202(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 481 – paragraph 2 c (new)
Article 481 – paragraph 2 c (new)
2 c. The Commission shall submit the proposal referred to in paragraph 3 at the latest by 31 December 2014.
Amendment 1549 #
2011/0202(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 481 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 481 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
By 31 December 2015, EBA shall report to the Commission on whether and how it would be appropriate to ensure that institutions use stable sources of funding, including an assessment of the impact on the business and risk profile of Union institutions, including non-deposit taking institutions, or on financial markets or the economy and bank lending, with a particular focus on lending to small and medium enterprises and on trade financing, including lending under official export credit insurance schemes, and match funded mortgage lending.
Amendment 1556 #
2011/0202(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 481 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Article 481 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
The reports referred to in paragraph 1, 2 and 6 shall be open for public consultation in all Member States before submitted to the Commission.
Amendment 158 #
2011/0177(APP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39 a (new)
Paragraph 39 a (new)
39a. Points to the significant savings that could be made if the European Parliament were to have a single seat; urges the budgetary authority to raise this issue in the negotiations on the next MFF 2014-2020;
Amendment 47 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
This Directive establishes a common framework for the promotion of energy efficiency within the Union in order to ensure the achievement of at least the Union's target of 20% primary energy savings by 2020 compared to 2007 and to pave the way for further energy efficiency improvements beyond that date.
Amendment 73 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. Each Member States shall set a national energy efficiency target expressed as an absolute level of primary energy consumption in 2020. When setting these targets, they shall take into accountensure that its national absolute level of primary energy consumption in 2020 is at least below its target as set out in Annex -1. Such mandatory national targets are consistent with the Union'’s target of at least 20 % energy savings, the measures provided for in this Directive, the measures adopted to reach the national energy saving targets adopted pursuant to Article 4(1) of Directive 2006/32/EC and other measures to promote energy efficiency within Member States and at Union level referred to in Article 1 which limit EU primary energy consumption to maximum 1353,50 Mtoe in 2020, representing 80% of the energy consumption in 2007.
Amendment 84 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2
2. By 30 June 2014, the Commission shall assess whether the Union is likely to achieve its target of 20 % primary energy savings by 2020, requiring a reduction of EU primary energy consumption of 368 Mtoe in 2020, taking into account the sum of the national targets referred to in paragraph 1 and the evaluation referred to in Article 19(4)Member States shall introduce measures to ensure that their primary energy consumption equals or is below an annual linear trajectory to the 2020 target in Annex -1.
Amendment 168 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 8
Article 6 – paragraph 8
Amendment 312 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 a (new)
Article 13 a (new)
Article 13 a Information and training 1. Member States shall ensure that information on available energy efficiency mechanisms and financial and legal frameworks is transparent and widely and actively disseminated to all relevant market actors, including consumers, builders, architects, engineers, environmental auditors and installers of building elements as defined in Directive 2010/31/EU. They shall ensure that banks and other financial institutions are informed of the possibilities of participating, including through the creation of public/private partnerships, in the financing of energy efficiency improvement measures. Member states shall at the latest on year after this legislation enters into force provide a plan to the Commission of the initiatives they are going to take on, the availability of information on available energy efficiency mechanisms and financial and legal frameworks. 2. Member States shall establish appropriate conditions and incentives for market operators to provide adequate and targeted information and advice to energy consumers on energy efficiency. 3. Member States, with the participation of stakeholders, including local and regional authorities, shall develop suitable information, awareness-raising and training programmes to inform citizens of the benefits and practicalities of taking energy efficiency improvement measures. 4. The Commission shall ensure that information on best energy-saving practices in Member States is exchanged and widely disseminated.
Amendment 324 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. No later than 6 months after the entry into force of this Directive, the Commission shall adopt a decision to reduce the number of allowances pursuant to Article 9 of Directive 2003/87/EC by 1.4bn allowances so as to maintain the incentives for investment in energy efficiency measures and low carbon technologies and the level of ambition envisaged in Directive 2003/87/EC.
Amendment 354 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 22 a (new)
Article 22 a (new)
Article 22a - Amendments to Directive 2003/87/EC In Article 9 of Directive 2003/87/EC the following paragraph shall be added after the second paragraph : ‘From 2014 onwards the linear reduction factor shall be 2.25%.’
Amendment 355 #
2011/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex -1 (new)
Annex -1 (new)
Amendment 29 #
2011/0105(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) where appropriate, provide, with the agreement of the Commission, assistance and technical and scientific guidance and tools for the industry in order to ensure the effective application of this Regulation;
Amendment 30 #
2011/0105(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) provide the designated national authorities, with the agreement of the Commission, with assistance and technical and scientific guidance in order to ensure the effective application of this Regulation;
Amendment 62 #
2011/0105(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 3
Article 24 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission shall examine whether it is appropriate for the Agency to charge a fee for the services provided to exporters within fivthree years of the date referred to in the second subparagraph of Article 33 and, if necessary, submit a relevant proposal.
Amendment 11 #
2010/2211(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Stresses the need to extend national and European accounts to environmental issues in order to facilitate a green transformation of the European economy which will lead to long term economic growth and prosperity, as stated, amongst others, by the EEA in the SOER 2010 report;
Amendment 16 #
2010/2211(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Is concerned about the financial and policy implications of environmentally harmful subsidies; considers that European funding should notCalls for the budget reform to eliminate environmentally harmful subsidies which have negative impacts on the environment, climate change, ecosystems and biodiversity within and outside the EU; eliminating these harmful subsidies will free up significant funds which will be used, for example, for green job creation and re-skilling the workforce;
Amendment 19 #
2010/2211(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls for the EU budget to be climate and biodiversity proofed, in order to ensure that EU funds are not counter- productive to agreed EU objectives and that they actively promote the achievement of climate, energy and biodiversity objectives for 2020;
Amendment 27 #
2010/2211(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Calls for the EU Budget to commit sufficient funding on a structural basis to reach its key environmental targets and to earmark money within the different EU funds for eco-friendly sectors, such as energy saving, renewable energy, sustainable agriculture and public transport, which contribute to a stronger and more resilient EU economy;
Amendment 28 #
2010/2211(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Requests the Commission to provide clearer guidance and more capacity building to Member States at national, regional and local level on efficient and effective use of EU funds to reach the key European environmental targets by 2020;
Amendment 26 #
2010/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas it should be taken into account that some government bonds are more risky than others, and that some mortgage bonds and covered bonds are more stable than certain government bonds,
Amendment 44 #
2010/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J a (new)
Recital J a (new)
Ja. whereas there are considerable differences in the structure and stability of real estate lending within the EU, and that the separation between mortgage lending and other banking facilities in different institutions has proven a successful model, securing stable and liquid markets for covered bonds based on real-estate,
Amendment 45 #
2010/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J b (new)
Recital J b (new)
Jb. whereas it, in order to maintain affordable access to housing, is important that mortgage credit models that proved financially stable during the crisis are not adversely affected by new regulation,
Amendment 89 #
2010/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls for a proper assessment to be made of the impact on the real economy, with a special focus on SME and mortgage financing;
Amendment 140 #
2010/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Stresses that such standards should be based on the underlying fundamental factors and risks, recognising that the same type of bond (i.e. government-, corporate- and mortgage bonds etc.) has different risks and liquidity measures because the underlying debt exposures vary considerably;
Amendment 81 #
2010/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Calls for it to be ensured that, when remuneration is being regulated, this is not done to the detriment of the fundamental rights guaranteed by the Treaties, in particular the right of social partners to - in accordance with national laws and practices - conclude and enforce collective agreements;
Amendment 20 #
2010/0208(COD)
Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Recital 2 a (new)
Recital 2 a (new)
Amendment 39 #
2010/0208(COD)
Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) According to the legal framework for the authorisation of GMOs, the level of protection of human/animal health and of the environment chosen in the EU cannot be revised by a Member State and this situation must not be altered. However Member States may adopt measures restricting or prohibiting the cultivation of all or particular GMOs in all or part of their territory on the basis of grounds relating to the public interest other than those already addressed by the harmonised set of EU rules which already provide for procedures to take into account the risks that a GMO for cultivation may po. Those measures may be based on grounds relating to environmental or health impacts which might arise from the deliberate release or the placing on the market of GMOs, and which are complementary to those examined during the risk assessment process conducted under Part C of Directive 2001/18/EC or which have not been addressed or have not been adequately dealt with as part of that assessment. National measures could be based inter alia on the following grounds: the absence or lack of sufficient data on the potential negative impacts of GMOs on the environment or public health in a Member State, or persisting scientific uncertainty on possible environmental or health impacts examined during the risk assessment under Part C of Directive 2011/18/EC; the prevention of negative impacts on the environment or health caused by farming practices linked to the cultivation of GMOs; the protection of ecologically sustainable farming practices enhancing the fertility of soils and biodiversity. The national measures may also be based on health and the environmentother legitimate factors which might arise from the deliberate release or the placing on the market of GMOs. Those measures should furthermore be in conformity with the Treaties, in particular as regards the principle of non discrimination between national and non national products and Articles 34 and 36 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, as well as with the relevant international obligations of the Union, notably in the context of the World Trade Organisation.
Amendment 79 #
2010/0208(COD)
Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Directive 2001/18/EC
Article 26 b – paragraph 1– point a
Article 26 b – paragraph 1– point a
(a) those measures are based on grounds other than those related to the assessment of the adverse efferelated to environmental or health impacts which might arise from the deliberate release or the placing on the market of GMOs, and which are complementary to those examined during the risk assessment process conducted under Part C of this Directive or which have not been addressed or have not been sufficiently dealt with as part of this assessment. National measures could be based inter alia on the following grounds: (i) the absence or lack of sufficient data on the potential negative impacts of GMOs on the environment or public health in a Member State, or persisting scientific uncertainty on possible environmental or health impacts examined during the risk assessment under Part C of this Directive; (ii) the prevention of negative impacts on health and environmentthe environment or health caused by farming practices linked to the cultivation of GMOs; (iii) the protection of ecologically sustainable farming practices enhancing the fertility of soils and biodiversity. The national measures may also be based on other legitimate factors which might arise from the deliberate release or the placing on the market of GMOs;
Amendment 23 #
2009/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Calls on the Commission to promote the use of new social media to facilitate interactive knowledge-sharing, to ease access to information on the potential of energy saving measures, and to mobilise citizens to take environmentally friendly action;
Amendment 323 #
2009/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Calls on the Commission as soon as possible to perform comprehensive inspections to ascertain how the Member States are applying and enforcing existing animal welfare rules, particularly concerning animal transport and pigs, laying hens and pigs, laboratory animals, zoos and wildlife trade, and if necessary to propose in 2012 at the latest recommendations, guidelines and other necessary measures to tackle problems;
Amendment 356 #
2009/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Calls on the Member States to ensure that violations of EU animal welfare rules result in effective and proportionate penalties, and that in each individual case these penalties are accompanied by comprehensive guidance and advice from the competent authoritieappropriate corrective actions;
Amendment 442 #
2009/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 – subparagraph a (new)
Paragraph 32 – subparagraph a (new)
Calls on the Commission and the Member States to use their best efforts to ensure that the OIE (World Organisation for Animal Health) guidelines on animal welfare encourage good standards of welfare that properly reflect the scientific evidence in this field;
Amendment 443 #
2009/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 – subparagraph b (new)
Paragraph 32 – subparagraph b (new)
Notes that the production of cereals and soy as feed for intensively reared livestock leads to emissions of greenhouse gases due to the use of nitrogen fertilisers in producing these crops and deforestation caused by the increasing demand for soy; considers that, because of its dependence on cereals and soy, intensive livestock production is an inefficient use of land, water and energy; calls on the Commission, therefore, to encourage more extensive animal farming which will benefit animal welfare, climate change, sustainability and the environment;
Amendment 32 #
2009/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J a (new)
Recital J a (new)
Ja. whereas protective measures can be necessary to ensure that the use of compost does not result in pollution of soil or groundwater,
Amendment 36 #
2009/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital M
Recital M
M. whereas it is important to have a mandatory separate collection system, except where separating bio-waste from other types of waste would not be viable from the environmental and economic point of view (in particular where the logistics of separate collection do not make it possible to prevent bio-waste from being contaminated with other types of waste or polluting substances, or where separate collection infrastructure is not environmentally justified in rural or sparsely populated areasby life-cycling thinking),
Amendment 43 #
2009/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital Q
Recital Q
Q. whereas there is a significant synergy between the transition to a recycling society and the potential for creating jobs in this field, and consequently a need for appropriations to be earmarked for research into the impact on the working environment of the collection and management of bio-waste,
Amendment 48 #
2009/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Urges the Commission to review the legislation applicable to bio-waste with a view, in accordance with the subsidiarity principle, to drawing up a proposal for a specific directive by the end of 2010, placing particular emphasis on providing guidance to the competent authorities so that they choose the most suitable waste management system at local level;
Amendment 60 #
2009/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Urges the Commission to adopt aminimum requirements for end products, in accordance with Article 6 of the Waste Framework Directive, permitting the quality-grading system forof the various types of compost obtained through the treatment of bio-waste;
Amendment 62 #
2009/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Commission to establish a mandatoryquantitative environmental targets for the Member States, which may take the form of a separate collection system for the Member States, except where this is not viable or is notand is the best option from the environmental and economic point of view;
Amendment 71 #
2009/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Urges the Commission and Member States to promote environmental awareness-raising activities in the field of bio-waste, particularly in schools, so as to foster the sustainable management of bio- waste and raise public awareness of waste prevention and recycling and of the advantages of separathe collection systems in use;
Amendment 47 #
2009/2108(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Calls for a strengthening of the Environmental Impact Assessment Directive, and a much more rigorous interpretation of its objectives, in order to achieve no net loss, and, where possible, gains in biodiversity, and to introduce specific requirements for the ongoing monitoring of the biodiversity impacts of projects and the effectiveness of mitigation measures, with appropriate provisions for access to this information and for enforcement.
Amendment 17 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, which was approved on behalf of the European Community by Council Decision 94/69/EC of 15 December 1993 concerning the conclusion of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change10, seeks to stabilise greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere at a level that would prevent dangerous anthropogenic interference with the climate system. In order to meet this objective, the overall global annual mean surface temperature increase should not exceed 2 degrees C above pre-industrial levels. The fourth IPCC Assessment Report shows that in order to reach that objective, global emissions of greenhouse gases must peak by 2020. At its meeting of 8-9 March 2007, the European Council made a firm commitment to reduce the overall greenhouse gas emissions of the Community by at least 20% below 1990 levels by 2020 and by 30% provided that other developed countries commit themselves to comparable emission reductions and economically more advanced developing countries contribute according to their respective capabilities. At its meeting of 15 March 2010 the Environment Council of the European Union reaffirmed supporting an EU objective to reduce emissions by 80-95% by 2050 compared to 1990 levels.
Amendment 18 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2 a (new)
Recital 2 a (new)
(2a) The decarbonisation of the transport sector is therefore a priority area and should be pursued in order to reach the EU objective to reduce emissions by 80- 95% by 2050 compared to 1990 levels.
Amendment 32 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
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 20143 and 20165 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.
Amendment 43 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
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 20143. 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 443/2009. The amounts of the excess emissions premium should be considered as revenue in the General Budget of the European Union.
Amendment 72 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 2
2. From 2020, this Regulation sets a target of 1325 g CO2/km for the average emissions of new light commercial vehicles registered in the Community.
Amendment 81 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1
1. This Regulation shall apply to motor vehicles of category N1M2, N1 and N2 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 ('light commercial vehicles') which are registered in the Community for the first time and which have not previously been registered outside the Community ('new light commercial vehicles').
Amendment 82 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1
1. This Regulation shall apply to motor vehicles of category N1 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 ('light commercial vehicles') which are registered in the Community for the first time and which have not previously been registered outside the Community ('new light commercial vehicles').
Amendment 104 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
For the calendar year commencing 1 January 20143 and each subsequent calendar year, each manufacturer of 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.
Amendment 116 #
Amendment 125 #
Amendment 135 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – indent 3
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – indent 3
– 100 % from 20165 onwards.
Amendment 189 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 10
Article 7 – paragraph 10
10. Member States shall also collect and report data, in accordance with this Article, on registrations of vehicles in categories M2 and N2 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.
Amendment 197 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
1. In respect of the period 1 January 20143 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.
Amendment 264 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – indent 1
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 1325 g CO2/km in a cost-effective manner; and
Amendment 265 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – indent 1
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 1325 g CO2/km in a cost-effective manner; and
Amendment 269 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – indent 1
Article 12 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – indent 1
– 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, and which is in line with the EU objective to reduce emissions by 80-90% by 2050 compared to 1990 levels,
Amendment 16 #
2009/0169(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article - 1 a (new)
Article - 1 a (new)
Article -1a Subject Matter The aim of this Decision is to support the environmentally sustainable development of the Baltic Sea region by facilitating the coordination of regional research efforts with the common goal of implementing an ecosystem-based management of the region.
Amendment 18 #
2009/0169(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 - paragraph 3 - point a
Article 2 - paragraph 3 - point a
(a) preparation of the Strategic Research agenda – defining the part on scientific content of the programme focusing on calls for proposals, in conformity with the common goal of sustainable ecosystem- based management in the Baltic Sea region and with the objectives set in the Seventh Framework Programme;
Amendment 26 #
2009/0169(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 - paragraph 3 - point (b)
Article 3 - paragraph 3 - point (b)
(b) demonstration by the BONUS EEIG of its capacity to implement BONUS-169 including achieving the objectives of the Baltic Sea region’s environmentally sustainable development, receiving, allocating and monitoring the Community financial contribution under indirect centralised management in accordance with Articles 54(2)(c) and 56 of the Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (hereinafter ‘Financial Regulation’) and Articles 35, 38(2) and 41 of Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2342/2002 and in accordance with sound financial management.
Amendment 72 #
2009/0099(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) In order to address the potentially detrimental effect of poorly designed remuneration structures on the sound management of risk and control of risk- taking behaviour by individuals, the requirements of Directive 2006/48/EC should be supplemented by an express obligation for credit institutions and investment firms to establish and maintain, for those categories of staff whose professional activities have a material impact on their risk profile, remuneration policies and practices that are consistent with effective risk management. Those categories should include at least senior management, risk-takers and control functions.
Amendment 83 #
2009/0099(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) The provisions on remuneration should be without prejudice to the rights, where applicable, of social partners in collective bargainingfull exercise of fundamental rights guaranteed by the Treaties, in particular the right of social partners to conclude and enforce collective agreements, in accordance with national laws and traditions.
Amendment 92 #
2009/0099(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) Good governance structures, transparency and disclosure are essential for sound remuneration policies. In order to ensure adequate transparency to the market of their remuneration structures and the associated risk, credit institutions and investments forms should disclose detailed information on their remuneration policies and practices for those staff whose professional activities have a material impact on the risk profile of the institution. That information should be made available to all stakeholders (shareholders, employees and the general public). However, this obligation should be without prejudice to Directive 95/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 October 1995 on the protection of individuals with the regard to the processing of personal data and the free movement of such data. The role of the European works councils should be respected in regard to the provision of information to and consultation of employees.
Amendment 157 #
2009/0099(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Annex I – point 1
Annex I – point 1
Directive 2006/48/EC
Annex V – section 11 – point 22 – point b a (new)
Annex V – section 11 – point 22 – point b a (new)
(ba) the provisions on remuneration in point 22 are without prejudice to the full exercise of fundamental rights guaranteed by the Treaties, in particular the right of social partners, in accordance with national laws and traditions, to conclude and enforce collective agreements;
Amendment 103 #
2009/0076(COD)
Council position
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) This Regulation should apply to biocidal products that, in the form in which they are supplied to the user, consist of, or contain or generate one or more active substances. It therefore should not apply to devices within industrial plants that generate biocidal products in situ or precursors for one or more active substances.
Amendment 103 #
2009/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Citation 1
Citation 1
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Communityon the Functioning of the EU, and in particular Article 95114, 192 and 168 thereof,
Amendment 105 #
2009/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The purpose of this Regulation is to increase the free movement of biocidal products within the Community. In order to remove as far as possible obstacles to trade in biocidal products stemming from the different levels of protection in the Member States, harmonised and to ensure a high level of protection of both human and animal health and the environment. Particular attention should be paid to the protection of vulnerable groups of the population, including pregnant women, infants and children. The Precautionary principle should be applied to this regulation in order to ensure that substances or products produced or placed on the market do not have any harmful effect on human or animal health or any unacceptable effects on the environment. In order to remove as far as possible obstacles to trade in biocidal products rules should be laid down for the approval of active substances and the placing on the market and use of biocidal products, including the rules on the mutual recognition of authorisations and on parallel trade.
Amendment 106 #
2009/0076(COD)
Council position
Recital 28
Recital 28
(28) To encourage the use of products with a more favourable environmental or human health profile, it is appropriate to provide for simplified authorisation procedures for such biocidal products. Once authorised in at least one Member State, those products should be allowed to be made available on the market in all Member States without the need for mutual recognition, under certain conditions.
Amendment 110 #
2009/0076(COD)
Council position
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. The purpose of this Regulation is to ensure a high level of protection of both human and animal health and the environment and to improve the functioning of the internal market through the harmonisation of the rules on the making available on the market and the use of biocidal products, whilst ensuring a high level of protection of both human and animal health and the environment. The provisions of this Regulation are underpinned by the precautionary principle, the aim of which is to safeguard the health. The provisions of this Regulation are underpinned by the precautionary principle, in order to ensure that active substances or products placed on the market do not have harmful effects ofn humans, animals and the environment. non-target species and the environment. Special attention shall be paid to protecting children, pregnant women and the sick. Or. en (Reinstatement of amendment 341 from first reading.)
Amendment 120 #
2009/0076(COD)
Council position
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) ‘'biocidal product’s' means any substances, mixtures or articles, in the form in which it isthey are supplied to the user, consisting of, containing or generatingbeing the precursor for one or more active substances, with the primary intention of destroying, deterring, rendering harmless, preventing the action of, or otherwise exerting a controlling effect on, any harmful organism by any means other than mere physical or mechanical action;
Amendment 123 #
2009/0076(COD)
Council position
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point (f) - subparagraph 2 – indent 2 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point (f) - subparagraph 2 – indent 2 a (new)
Amendment 124 #
2009/0076(COD)
Council position
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point s
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point s
(s) ‘'biocidal product family’' means a group of biocidal products having similar uses, the active substances of which have the same specifications, or a change in the quantities of one or more of the non- active substances and presenting specified variations in their composition which do not adversely affect the level of risk or significantly reduce the efficacy of the products;
Amendment 126 #
2009/0076(COD)
Council position
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point aa
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point aa
(aa) ‘"nanomaterial’" means nanomaterial as defined in Commissionany intentionally produced material that has one or more dimensions of the order of 100 nm or less or is composed of discrete functional parts, either internally or at the surface, many of which have one or more dimensions of the order of 100 nm or less, including structures, agglomerates or aggregates, which may have a size above the order of 100 nm but retain properties that are characteristic of the nanoscale. Properties that are characteristic of the nanoscale include: (i) those related to the large specific surface area of the materials considered; and/or (ii) specific physico-chemical properties that are different from those of the non- nanoform of the same material. No later than six months after the adoption of Recommendation 20../…/EC of … … … concerning the definition of nanomaterials; , the Commission shall make a legislative proposal to include the definition in this Regulation. Or. en (Partial reinstatement of amendment 34 of first reading.)
Amendment 128 #
2009/0076(COD)
Council position
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. An active substance shall be approvedincluded in Annex -I for an initial period not exceeding 10 years if at least one biocidal product containing that active substance may be expected to meet the criteriafulfils the conditions laid down in point (b) of Article 18(1) taking into account the factors set out in Article 18(2) and (5). An active substance referred to in Article 5 may only be included in Annex I for an initial period of 5 years. (Note: This amendment applies throughout the text. If adopted, reference to "approval of an active substance" is to be replaced by reference to "inclusion of an active substance in Annex -I", reference to "approval" by "inclusion in Annex -I", reference to "approved" by "included in Annex -I" etc. throughout the text.) Or. en (Reinstatement of amendment 39 from first reading.)
Amendment 128 #
2009/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a
1a. The purpose of this Regulation is to ensure a high level of protection of both human and animal health and the environment. The provisions of this Regulation are underpinned by the precautionary principle in order to ensure that active substances or products placed on the market do not have harmful effects on human or animal health or the environment. Member States shall not be prevented from applying the precautionary principle when there is scientific uncertainty as to the risks with regard to human or animal health or the environment posed by the biocide products to be authorised in their territory.
Amendment 129 #
2009/0076(COD)
Council position
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) active substances which, on the basis of the assessment of Union or internationally agreed test guidelines or other peer-reviewed scientific data and information, including a review of the scientific literature, reviewed by the Agency, are considered as having endocrine-disrupting properties that may cause adverse effect in humans, or which are identified in accordance with Articles 57(f) and 59(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 as having endocrine disrupting properties; . Or. en (Reinstatement of part of amendment 44 from first reading.)
Amendment 131 #
2009/0076(COD)
Council position
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) the risk to humans or the environment from exposure to the active substance in a biocidal product, under realistic worst case conditions of use, is negligible, in particular wheremeaning that the product is used in closed systems or strictly controlled conditions; under other conditions excluding contact with humans; Or. en (Reinstatement of part of amendment 44 from first reading.)
Amendment 131 #
2009/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point p a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point p a (new)
pa. Council Directive 98/83/EC of 3 November 1998 on the quality of water intended for human consumption;
Amendment 133 #
2009/0076(COD)
Council position
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) it is shown by evidence that the active substance is essentialnecessary to prevent or to control a serious danger to public or animal health or to the environment; or (Reinstatement of part of amendment 44 from first reading. Linked to the amendment deleting, to food and feed safety, or to the public interest and that there are no effective alternative substances or technologies available. The use of any biocidal product containing active substances included in Annex I pursuant to this paragraph shall be subject to appropriate risk mitigation measures to ensure that exposure of humans and the environment is minimised. Member State authorising a biocidal product containing an active substance included in Annex I pursuant to this paragraph shall draw up a substitution plan concerning the control of the serious danger by other means including non- chemical methods, which are as effective as the biocidal product concerned and shall without delay transmit that plan to the Commission. The use of the biocidal product with the active substance concerned shall be restricted to those Member States where the serious danger has to be prevented or, if it occurs, controlled. Or. en Article 5(2)(c) and the last subparagraph - should be voted together.)
Amendment 135 #
2009/0076(COD)
Council position
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Amendment 135 #
2009/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point h
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point h
(h) ‘residues’ means substances present in or on plants or products of plant origin, edible animal products, water resources drinking water or elsewhere in the environment and resulting from the use of a biocidal product, including their metabolites, breakdown or reaction products;
Amendment 137 #
2009/0076(COD)
Council position
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 137 #
2009/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point i
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point i
(i) ‘placing on the market’ means the first supply of a biocidal product for distribution or for use on the Community market in the course of a commercial activity, whether in return for payment or free of chargesupplying or making available biocidal products, whether in return for payment or free of charge, to a third party, import shall be deemed to be placing on the market;
Amendment 139 #
2009/0076(COD)
Council position
Article 5 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 140 #
2009/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point p
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point p
(p) ‘frame formulation’ means a group of low-risk biocidal products having similar uses and presenting limited variations in their composition with regard to a reference biocidal product belonging to that group which contains the same active substances of the same specifications where such permitted variations do not adversely affect the level of risk or the efficacy of these products; where the variation is a reduction in the percentage of the active substance and/or a change in percentage composition of one or more of the non-active substances;
Amendment 143 #
2009/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point u a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point u a (new)
ua. ‘Vulnerable Groups’ means persons needing specific consideration when assessing the acute and chronic health effects of biocide products. These include pregnant and nursing women, the unborn, infants and children, the elderly and workers and residents subject to high biocide exposure over the long term;
Amendment 151 #
2009/0076(COD)
Council position
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Amendment 156 #
2009/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Amendment 165 #
2009/0076(COD)
Council position
Article 17 – paragraph 6
Article 17 – paragraph 6
6. The authorisation holder shall notifysubmit an application to each competent authority that has granted a national authorisation for a biocidal product family of each product within the biocidal product family before placing it on the market, except where a particular product is explicitly identified in the authorisation or the variation in composition concerns only pigments, perfumes and dyes within the permitted variations. The notification shall indicate the exact composition, trade name and suffix to the authorisation number. In the case of a Union authorisation, the authorisation holder shall notify the Agency and the Commission.
Amendment 167 #
2009/0076(COD)
Council position
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
Amendment 171 #
2009/0076(COD)
Council position
Article 18 – paragraph 5
Article 18 – paragraph 5
5. Notwithstanding paragraphs 1 and 4, a biocidal product may be authorised when the conditions laid down in paragraph 1(b)(iii) and (iv) are not fully met, or may be authorised for making available on the market for use by the general public when the criteria referred to in paragraph 4(c) are met, where notwhere it is shown by evidence that the biocidal product is necessary to prevent or control a serious danger to public or animal health or to the environment, to food and feed or to the public interest and that there are no effective alternative products or technologies available. The use of any biocidal product authorised pursuant to this paragraph shall be subject to appropriate risk mitigation measures to ensure that exposure of humans and the environment is minimised. A Member State authorising thea biocidal product would result in disproportionate negative impacts for society when compared to the risks to human or animal health or to the environment arising from tauthorised pursuant to this paragraph shall draw up a substitution plan concerning the control of the serious danger by other means including non- chemical methods, which are as effective as the biocidal product concerned and shall without delay transmit that plan to the Commission. The use of theany biocidal product under the conditions laid down in the authorisationauthorised pursuant to this paragraph shall be restricted to those Member States where the serious danger has to be prevented or, if it occurs, controlled.
Amendment 178 #
2009/0076(COD)
Council position
Article 19 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. For applications for Union authorisations submitted under Article 42, the summary of the characteristics of the biocidal product referred to in point (ii) of paragraph(1)(a) of this Article shall be provided in one official language of the Union accepted by the evaluating competent authority at the time of application. The Agency shall transmit that summary to the Commission in all official languages within 30 days of the submission of the opinion referred to in Article 43(3).
Amendment 178 #
2009/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
da) substances on the list of priority hazardous substances for water policy annexed to Directive 2000/60/EC.
Amendment 182 #
2009/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b a (new)
ba) a dossier for emission scenarios of biocides based on Annex II, 1 and Annex III, 1
Amendment 185 #
2009/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point c
Amendment 192 #
2009/0076(COD)
Council position
Article 24 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 24 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Amendment 195 #
2009/0076(COD)
Council position
Article 26 – paragraph 1
Article 26 – paragraph 1
1. A biocidal product authorised in accordance with Article 25 may be made availableIf an authorisation holder wishes to place the biocidal product on the market in allother Member States without the need for mutual recognition. However, the authorisation holder shall notify each Member State before placing the biocidal product on the market within the territory of that Member State and shall use the offithey shall apply for an Union authorisation to the Agency. The application shall contain the evaluation and authorisation already given in one Member State, including the confirmation according to article 41 that the biocidal product would have similar conditions of use across the Union. On receipt of an application for authorisation for a product already authorised according to Article 25, the Agency shall prepare an opinion on the authorisation of the biocidal language or languages of that Member State in the product's labelling, unless that Member State provides otherwise.product and submit it to the Commission. The opinion shall contain at least the following elements: (a) a statement on whether the conditions laid down in Article 24 are fulfilled b) where relevant, details of any terms or conditions which should be imposed on the placing on the market or use of the biocidal product; (c) the final assessment report on the biocidal product
Amendment 196 #
2009/0076(COD)
Council position
Article 26 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 26 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 197 #
2009/0076(COD)
Council position
Article 26 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 26 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 199 #
2009/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point b
b) it meets twoone of the criteria to be considered as a persistent, bio- accumulative and toxic substance as set out in Annex XIII of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006;
Amendment 206 #
2009/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point e
e) it is classified or meets the criteria to be classified, in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008, as respiratory sensitizers, carcinogen category 1A or 1B, mutagen category 1A or 1B or toxic for reproduction category 1A or 1B;
Amendment 209 #
2009/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point f
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point f
f) it is considered to have endocrine disrupting properties that may cause adverse effect on humans or the environment on the basis of the assessment of Community or internationally agreed test guidelines or other available data.
Amendment 212 #
2009/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4
Article 9 – paragraph 4
4. By way of derogation from Article 10(3), the inclusion of an active substance in Annex I that is considered as a candidate for substitution shall be renewed for a period not exceeding ten yearfive years. Member states shall establish and implement a substitution plan in order to ensure that the application of the active substance concerned will be phased out within the authorisation period and that the active substance can be replaced with sound chemical or non-chemical alternatives.
Amendment 213 #
Amendment 214 #
2009/0076(COD)
Council position
Article 36 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 36 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
By way of derogation from Article 31(2s 26, 31(2) and 41(1), any of the Member States concerned may propose to refuse to grant an authorisation or to adjust the terms and conditions of the authorisation to be granted, provided that such a measure can be justified on grounds of:
Amendment 215 #
2009/0076(COD)
Council position
Article 36 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 36 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
By way of derogation from Article 31(2), any of the Member States concerned may propose to refuse to grant an authorisation or to adjust the terms and conditions of the authorisation to be granted, provided that such a measure can be justified on grounds of: Or. en (Amendment to be coherent with amendment 342 from first reading.)
Amendment 216 #
2009/0076(COD)
Council position
Article 36 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 36 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) the protection of health and life of humans, animals or plants; particularly of vulnerable groups, or of animals or plants; Or. en (Partial reinstatement of amendment 343 from first reading)
Amendment 216 #
2009/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall renew the inclusion of an active substance in Annex I if the active substance still complies with the requirements referred to in Article 4 and Article 5.
Amendment 218 #
2009/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 3
Article 10 – paragraph 3
3. Unless otherwisestricter specified in the decision to renew the inclusion of an active substance in Annex I, the renewal shall be for an unlimited period of timemay be renewed for a period not exceeding 10 years.
Amendment 219 #
2009/0076(COD)
Council position
Article 36 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 36 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Any of the Member States concerned may, in particular, propose in accordance with the first subparagraph to refuse to grant an authorisation or to adjust the terms and conditions of the authorisation to be granted for a biocidal product containing an active substance to which Article 5(2) or 10(1) applies.
Amendment 220 #
2009/0076(COD)
Council position
Article 36 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 36 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Any of the Member States concerned may, in particular, propose in accordance with the first subparagraph to, refuse to grant an authorisation or to adjust the terms and conditions of the authorisation to be granted for a biocidal product containing an active substance to which Article 5(2) or 10(1) applies. Or. en (Amendment to be coherent with amendment 342 from first reading.)
Amendment 221 #
2009/0076(COD)
Council position
Article 36 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 36 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
The Member State concerned shall communicate to the applicant a detailed statement of the grounds for seeking a derogation pursuant to paragraph 1 and shall seek to reach an agreement with the applicant on the proposed derogwithout delay inform the other Member States and the Commission of any decision taken in this respects and its justification.
Amendment 222 #
2009/0076(COD)
Council position
Article 36 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – introductory part
Article 36 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – introductory part
Amendment 222 #
2009/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
1. The Commission may review the inclusion of an active substance in Annex I at any time where there are serious indications that any of the requirements referred to inin Article 4 and Article 45 are no longer complied with. Where those indications are confirmed, the Commission shall adopt a decision amending the inclusion of an active substance in Annex I or removing it from that Annex.
Amendment 223 #
2009/0076(COD)
Council position
Article 36 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – introductory part
Article 36 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – introductory part
If the Member State concerned is unable to reach agreement with the applicant or receives no reply from the applicant within 60 days of that communication it shall without delay inform othe Commission. In that case, the Commission: (Reinstatement of amendment 342 from first reading. Linked to the deletion of the rest of thisr Member States and the Commission of any decision taken in this respect and its justification. Or. en paragraph)
Amendment 224 #
2009/0076(COD)
Council position
Article 36 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point a
Article 36 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point a
Amendment 225 #
2009/0076(COD)
Council position
Article 36 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point a
Article 36 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point a
Amendment 226 #
2009/0076(COD)
Council position
Article 36 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point b
Article 36 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point b
Amendment 227 #
2009/0076(COD)
Council position
Article 36 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point b
Article 36 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point b
Amendment 228 #
2009/0076(COD)
Council position
Article 36 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Article 36 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Amendment 229 #
2009/0076(COD)
Council position
Article 36 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Article 36 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Amendment 230 #
2009/0076(COD)
Council position
Article 36 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 4
Article 36 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 4
Amendment 233 #
2009/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Mandatory measures shall be established and implemented with a Framework Directive for Community action in order to achieve the sustainable professional use of biocides including the introduction of National Action Plans, integrated pest management, risk reduction measures and the promotion of alternatives. Two years after the adoption of this Regulation, the Commission shall submit a proposal to the European Parliament and the Council.
Amendment 235 #
2009/0076(COD)
Council position
Article 41 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 41 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Applicants may apply for Union authorisation for biocidal products which have similar conditions of use across the Union and which fall within the following categories of biocidal products: (Partial reinstatement of amendment of am 359 from first reading , except any product that contains active substances that fall under Article 5 or 10: Or. en view to find a modified way with acompromise with Council.)
Amendment 236 #
2009/0076(COD)
Council position
Article 41 – paragraph 1 – subparagraphs 1a and 1b (new)
Article 41 – paragraph 1 – subparagraphs 1a and 1b (new)
A product shall be considered a biocidal product with similar use conditions if all of the following criteria are met. The biocidal product: (i) has similar conditions of use across the European Union, according to use instructions, (ii) does not require personal protective equipment in conditions of use under their normal and realistic worst case condition of use according to Annex VI and (iii) does not contain any substances of concern. A Union authorisation may not be granted for biocidal products that contain active substances that fall under Article 5 or 10.
Amendment 239 #
2009/0076(COD)
Council position
Article 41 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 41 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Amendment 243 #
2009/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point c
c) the nature, the quantity and the technical equivalence of active substances in the biocidal product and, where appropriate, any toxicologically or ecotoxicologically significant impurities and non-active substances, and its metabolites and residues of toxicological or environmental significance, which result from uses to be authorised, canshould be determined according to the relevant requirements in Annexes II and III;
Amendment 244 #
2009/0076(COD)
Council position
Article 43 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 43 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Within 30 days of the submission of its opinion to the Commission, the Agency shall transmit, in all the official languages of the European Union, the draft summary of the biocidal product characteristics, as referred to in Article 21(2), as applicable;
Amendment 245 #
2009/0076(COD)
Council position
Article 43 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Article 43 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 246 #
2009/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3
Article 16 – paragraph 3
3. An authorisation to place a low-risk biocidal product on the market can only be granted if the active substances are evaluated as low-risk active substances and included in Annex I (or a separate annex) in accordance with Article 4 and Article 5, further the authorisation shall be subject to compliance with the requirements of points (a), (b), (c) and (d) of paragraph 1.
Amendment 249 #
2009/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 - introductory part
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 - introductory part
1. A biocidal product shall be considered a low-risk biocidal product if the active substances therein are included in Annex I and if both the following conditions are fulfilled:
Amendment 250 #
2009/0076(COD)
Council position
Article 53 – paragraph 1
Article 53 – paragraph 1
1. Where it is necessary to establish the technical equivalence of active substances, the person seeking to establish that equivalence (‘"the applicant’") shall submit an application to the Agency in the correct format and pay the applicable fee in accordance with Article 79(1).
Amendment 251 #
2009/0076(COD)
Council position
Article 53 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 53 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. In the case where the Agency decides that the application has not been submitted in the correct format or that the appropriate fee has not been paid it shall reject the application and inform the applicant accordingly.
Amendment 251 #
2009/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 - point b a (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 - point b a (new)
ba) the cumulative effects of both active substances and non-active substances are taken into consideration and defined as low-risk.
Amendment 254 #
2009/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point a
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point a
a) it contains one or more active substances which fulfil the criteria for being a POP, persistent, bio-accumulative and toxic (PBT, vP) or very persistent and very bio- accumulative (vPvB) in accordance with Annex XIII of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006;
Amendment 256 #
2009/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point b
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point b
b) it contains one or more activeany substances qualified as endocrine disrupters;
Amendment 259 #
2009/0076(COD)
Council position
Article 57 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 57 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. Where the release of the active substances contained in the biocidal products with which a treated article was treated or which it incorporates, is intended or expected under normal or reasonably foreseeable conditions of use, or where the active substance contained in the biocidal product with which a treated article was treated, or which it incorporates, is classified or meets the criteria for classification in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008, or meets the criteria of Article 5(1)(d) or (e), the person responsible for the placing on the market of that treated article shall ensure that the label provides the following information: Or. en (Attempt to find a compromise between Council and Parliament.)
Amendment 260 #
2009/0076(COD)
Council position
Article 57 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new)
Article 57 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new)
Amendment 260 #
2009/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point c – subpoint vi a (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point c – subpoint vi a (new)
via) corrosive;
Amendment 262 #
2009/0076(COD)
Council position
Article 57 – paragraph 4
Article 57 – paragraph 4
Amendment 265 #
2009/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point c a (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point c a (new)
ca) Product is classified or is to be classified in any category according to Regulation (EC) 1272/2008;
Amendment 266 #
2009/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point c b (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point c b (new)
cb) it contains any substance of concern.
Amendment 268 #
2009/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2
Article 17 – paragraph 2
Amendment 273 #
2009/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point c
c) for other than low-risk biocidal products, a dossier or a letter of access to a dossier satisfying the requirements set out in Annex II for each active substance in the biocidal product;
Amendment 274 #
2009/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point d
d) for low-risk biocidal products, any relevant information in support of the conclusion that the biocidal product is to be considered a low-risk biocidal product dossier or letter of access for the biocidal product satisfying the requirements set out in Annex III.
Amendment 276 #
2009/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1
Article 19 – paragraph 1
Amendment 277 #
2009/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 279 #
2009/0076(COD)
Council position
Article 64 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 64 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Amendment 280 #
2009/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 2 – point o a (new)
Article 20 – paragraph 2 – point o a (new)
oa) analytical methods including recovery rates and the limits of determination (LOD) for toxicologically and ecotoxicologically relevant components of biocidal products and/or residues hereof.
Amendment 289 #
2009/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 1
Article 21 – paragraph 1
1. The receiving competent authority or, in the case of evaluation of an application for a Community authorisation, the evaluating competent authority shall perform a comparative assessment as part of the evaluation of an application for an authorisation or a renewal of an authorisation of a biocidal product containing an active substance or non- active substance that is a candidate for substitution in accordance with Article 9(1).
Amendment 290 #
2009/0076(COD)
Council position
Article 65 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 65 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. The request shall be accompanied by a fee in accordance with Article 79(1). If the fee is not paid, the request shall not be considered.
Amendment 298 #
2009/0076(COD)
Council position
Article 68 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point aa (new)
Article 68 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point aa (new)
Amendment 303 #
2009/0076(COD)
Council position
Article 79 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 79 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) the fees payable to the Agency, including an annual and a submission fee;
Amendment 306 #
2009/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 4
Article 21 – paragraph 4
4. By way of derogation from paragraph 1, a biocidal product containing an active substance that is a candidate for substitution shall be authorised without comparative assessment in cases where it is necessary to acquire experience first through using thatan alternative product in practice.
Amendment 308 #
2009/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 6 - subparagraph 1a (new)
Article 21 – paragraph 6 - subparagraph 1a (new)
Member States shall establish and implement a substitution plan in order to ensure that the application of the relevant biocidal product will be phased out within the authorisation period and that the relevant active substance or product can be replaced with chemical or non- chemical sound alternatives.
Amendment 312 #
2009/0076(COD)
Council position
Article 89 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 89 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 318 #
2009/0076(COD)
Council position
Annex II – point 5
Annex II – point 5
5. Tests submitted for the purpose of authorisation shall be conducted according to the methods described in Commission Regulation (EC) No 440/2008 of 30 May 2008 laying down test methods pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH)66 . Methods listed in Annex I do not cover nanomaterials, except where specifically mentioned. However, if a method is inappropriate or not described, other methods shall be used which are, whenever possible, internationally recognised and must be justified in the application. scientifically satisfactory and the validity of which must be justified in the application. Or. en (Reinstatement of amendment 346 from first reading)
Amendment 319 #
2009/0076(COD)
Council position
Annex II – Title 1 – 7.5. – Column 1
Annex II – Title 1 – 7.5. – Column 1
7.5. Likely tonnage to be placed on the market per year and where relevant, for the envisaged major use categories.
Amendment 327 #
2009/0076(COD)
Council position
Annex II – Title 1 – 8.13. – Column 1 – paragraph 1a (new)
Annex II – Title 1 – 8.13. – Column 1 – paragraph 1a (new)
Other available data: Available data from emerging methods and models, including toxicity pathway-based risk assessment, in vitro and ‘omic (genomic, proteomic, metabolomic, etc.) studies, systems biology, computational toxicology, bioinformatics, and high-throughput screening shall be submitted in parallel.
Amendment 330 #
2009/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31
Article 31
By way of derogation from Articles 25 and 28-29, competent authorities of Member States may refuse mutual recognition of national authorisations granted for product types 15, 17 and 23 of Annex V provided that such a refusal can be justified on grounds of the protection of health of humans, environment, animals or plants, the protection of national treasures possessing artistic, historic or archaeological value, or the protection of industrial and commercial property. Competent authorities of Member States shall without delay inform each other and the Commission of any decision taken in this respect and shall indicate the reasons thereof.
Amendment 333 #
2009/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – point a
Amendment 337 #
2009/0076(COD)
Council position
Annex III – point 5
Annex III – point 5
5. Tests submitted for the purpose of authorisation shall be conducted according to the methods described in Regulation (EC) No 440/2008. Methods listed in Annex I do not cover nanomaterials, except where specifically mentioned. However, if a method is inappropriate or not described, other methods shall be used which are, whenever possible, internationally recognised and scientifically appropriate and must be justified in the application. scientifically satisfactory and the validity of which must be justified in the application Or. en (Reinstatement of amendment 293 from first reading.)
Amendment 339 #
2009/0076(COD)
Council position
Annex III – Title 1 – 7.5. – Column 1
Annex III – Title 1 – 7.5. – Column 1
7.5 Likely tonnage to be placed on the market per year and where relevant, for different use categories.
Amendment 339 #
2009/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 2
Article 33 – paragraph 2
Amendment 347 #
2009/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 - paragraph 4 - subparagraph 2
Article 35 - paragraph 4 - subparagraph 2
The Commission may, on the request of a Member State, decide that the Community authorisation shall not apply in the territory of that Member StateMember State shall notify the Commission if it restrict or prohibit the Community authorisation for a biocidal product of the product-types 15, 17 or 23 of Annex V provided that such a request canin the territory of that Member State. This must be justified on grounds of the protection of either (a) health of humans, animals or plaparticularly vulnerable groups, or (b) environments, the protection ofparticularly vulnerable ecosystems, or (c) animals, or (d) plants, or (e) national treasures possessing artistic, historic or archaeological value, or (f) the protection of industrial and commercial property.
Amendment 348 #
2009/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 - paragraph 4 - subparagraph 3
Article 35 - paragraph 4 - subparagraph 3
The Commission may, on the request of a Member State,Member States shall inform the Commission if it is decided that certain conditions of the Community authorisation should be adjusted to the different local circumstances in that Member State in accordance with Article 29.
Amendment 352 #
2009/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 - paragraph 5
Article 35 - paragraph 5
(5) If the decision referred to in paragraph 4 refuses to grant a Community authorisation to a biocidal product because it does not fulfil the criteria for a low-risk biocidal product in accordance with Article 17, the applicant may apply, if relevant, for a Community authorisation in accordance with point (a) of Article 33(1) or a national authorisation in accordance with Chapter V.
Amendment 354 #
2009/0076(COD)
Council position
Annex VI – Assessment – point 47 a (new)
Annex VI – Assessment – point 47 a (new)
Amendment 356 #
2009/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 39 - paragraph 1 - point a
Article 39 - paragraph 1 - point a
(a) the requirements referred to in Article 16 are not satisfied or pursuant to Community standards for the protection of human health and the environment, particularly established in accordance with Directive 2008/56/EC, Directive 2006/118/EC, Directive 2000/60/EC, Directives 98/83/EC and 96/61/EC;
Amendment 376 #
2009/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 45 - paragraph 1 - subparagraph 1
Article 45 - paragraph 1 - subparagraph 1
(1) By way of derogation from Articles 15 and 16, a competent authority may authorise for a period not exceeding ninefour months, the placing on the market of a biocidal product not complying with the provisions of this Regulation for a limited and controlled use if all of the following conditions are met: (a) such a measure is necessary because of a danger to public health or the environment which cannot be contained by other means. and (b) the active substances concerned are approved for inclusion into Annex I or evaluated according to Article 4 of this Regulation and a full dossier is provided (c) if the relevant active substances are classified as cut-off substances or candidates for substitution, a mandatory substitution plan is established and implemented by the applicant or competent authority in order to replace the relevant substances with non- hazardous chemical or non-chemical alternatives within 2 years after approval and (d) the application of the product is restricted to professional users who are certified pursuant to the requirements for an integrated pest management and the use is appropriately monitored .
Amendment 378 #
2009/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 45 - paragraph 2
Article 45 - paragraph 2
Amendment 427 #
2009/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 55 - paragraph 2 - point b
Article 55 - paragraph 2 - point b
Amendment 434 #
2009/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 57 - paragraph 1
Article 57 - paragraph 1
(1) Producers, importers and professional users of biocidal products shall keep records of the biocidal products they produce, place on the market oruse, containing the name of the biocide, the time and the dose of application, the area and the articles and materials where the biocide was used, for at least three years. They shall make available the relevant information contained in these records available to the competent authority on request. Third parties such as the drinking water industry, retailers or residents, may request access to this information by addressing the competent authority. Producers of biocidal products shall undertake post-authorisation monitoring on request of the competent authorities. They shall notify the competent authorities of the relevant results.
Amendment 472 #
2009/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 81
Article 81
By way of derogation from Article 47, treated articles and materials that incorporate biocidal products which are not authorised in the Community or in at least one Member State and which were available on the market on ... [OJ: insert the date referred to in the first subparagraph of Article 85] may, until the date of a decision granting authorisation to these biocidal products, continue to be placed on the market if the application for authorisation is submitted at the latest by 1 January 20173. In the case of a refusal to grant an authorisation to place a biocidal product on the market, treated articles and materials that incorporate such biocidal product shall no longer be placed on the market within six months after such decision.
Amendment 480 #
2009/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – heading 1 – point 1
Annex II – heading 1 – point 1
(1) Dossiers on active substances shall contain the information needed to establish, where relevant, that exposure is below the Threshold of Toxicological Concern (TTC), or where relevant, to establish the Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI), Acceptable Operator Exposure Level (AOEL), Predicted Environmental Concentration (PEC) and Predicted No-Effect Concentration (PNEC).
Amendment 482 #
2009/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – heading 1 – paragraph 4
Annex II – heading 1 – paragraph 4
(4) Tests submitted for the purpose of authorisation shall be conducted according to the methods described in Council Regulation (EC) No 440/2008. However, if a method is inappropriate or not described, other methods shall be used which are, whenever possible, internationally recognised scientifically appropriate and must be justified in the application.
Amendment 483 #
2009/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – title 1 - paragraph 4
Annex II – title 1 - paragraph 4
Before new tests are carried out to determine the properties listed in this Annex, all available in vitro data, in vivo data, historical human data, data from valid (Q)SARs and data from structurally related substances (read-across approach) shall be assessed first. In vivo testing with corrosive substances at concentration/dose levels causing corrosivity shall be avoided. Prior to testing, further guidance on intelligent testing strategies should be consultedsought from experts in alternatives to animal experimentation in addition to this Annex.
Amendment 496 #
2009/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II -title 1 - table - section 6.6.1
Annex II -title 1 - table - section 6.6.1
6.6.1. The short-term toxicity study (28 days) does not need to be conducted if: – a reliable sub-chronic (90 days) or chronic toxicity study is available or planned, provided that an appropriate species, dosage, solvent and route of administration were or are to be used; or – where a substance undergoes immediate disintegration and there are sufficient data on the cleavage products; or – relevant human exposure can be excluded in accordance with Annex IV section 3 . The appropriate route shall be chosen on the following basis: Testing by the dermal route is appropriate if: (1) inhalatiesting shall be conducted via the oral route unless: (1) the primary route of human exposure will be dermal, and one of the substance is unlikely; and (2) skfollowing contact in production and/or use is likely; and (3) the physicochemical and toxicological properties suggest potential for a significant rate of absorption through the skin. Testing by the inhalation route is appropriate if exposure of humans via inhalation is likely taking into account the vapour pressure of the substance and/or the possibility of exposure to aerosols, particles or droplets of an inhalable size. The sub-chronic toxicity study (90 days) (Tier II, section 6.6.2) shall be proposed by the applicant if: the frequency and duration of human exposure indicates that a longer term study is appropriate; and one of the following conditions is met: – other available data indicate that the substance may have a dangerous property that cannot be detected in a short-term toxicity study; or – appropriately designed toxicokinetic studies reveal accumulation of the substance or its metabolites in certain tissues or organs which would possibly remain undetected in a short term toxicity study but which are liable to result in adverse effects after prolonged exposure. Further studies shall be proposed by the applicant or may be required in case of: – failure to identify a NOAEL in the 28 or the 90 days study, unless the reason for the failure to identify a NOAEL is absence of adverse toxic effects; or – toxicity of particular concern (e.g. serious/severe effects); or – indications of an effect for which the available evidence is inadequate for toxicological and/or risk characterisation. In such cases it may also be more appropriate to perform specific toxicological studies that are designed to investigate these effects (e.g. immunotoxicity, neurotoxicity); or – the route of exposure used in the initial repeated dose study was inappropriate in relation to the expected route of human exposure and route-to-route extrapolation cannot be made; or – particular concern regarding exposure (e.g. use in consumer products leading to exposure levels which are close to the dose levels at which toxicity to humans may be expected); or – effects shown in substances with a clear relationship in molecular structure with the substance being studied, were not detected in the 28 or the 90 days studyditions is met: - the physicochemical and toxicological properties, including an in-vitro dermal penetration study (i.e. OECD TG 428), indicate that dermal bioavailability will be substantial; or - significant dermal toxicity or dermal penetration is recognised for structurally related substances. (2) the primary route of human exposure will be inhalation, taking into account the vapour pressure of the substance and likely frequency, magnitude and duration of exposure to aerosols, particles or droplets of an inhalable size. Testing shall only be carried out via one exposure route. Estimates of toxicity via other routes shall be based upon pharmacokinetic modelling. The sub-chronic toxicity study (90 days) (Tier II, section 6.6.2) shall be proposed by the applicant in lieu of a 28-day study if: the frequency and duration of human exposure indicates that a study of > 1 month and < 12 months is appropriate and available data indicate that the kinetics or other properties of a substance or its metabolites are such that adverse effects could go undetected in a short-term toxicity study For substances related on a molecular level to known organ-specific toxicants (e.g. neurotoxicity), additional relevant parameters should ideally be examined in the context of a 28-day or 90-day study in lieu of a stand-alone, e.g. neurotoxicity study. Further stand-alone studies should be limited to exceptional circumstances.
Amendment 497 #
2009/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II -title 1 - table - section 6.6.2
Annex II -title 1 - table - section 6.6.2
6.6.2. The sub-chronic toxicity study (90 days) does not need to be conducted if: – a reliable short-term toxicity study (28 days) is available showing severe toxicity effects according to the criteria for classifying the substance as R48, for which the observed NOAEL-28 days, with the application of an appropriate uncertainty factor, allows the extrapolation towards the NOAEL-90 days for the same route of exposure; or – a reliable chronic toxicity study is available, provided that an appropriate species and route of administration were used; or – a substance undergoes immediate disintegration and there are sufficient data on the cleavage products (both for systemic effects and effects at the site of uptake); or – the substance is unreactive, insoluble and not inhalable and there is no evidence of absorption and no evidence of toxicity in a 28-day "limit test", particularly if such a pattern is coupled with limited human exposure. The appropriate route shall be chosen on the following basis: Testing byTesting shall be conducted via the dermoral route is appropriate ifunless: (1) skin contact in production and/or use is likely; and (2) the physicochemical properties suggest a significant rate of absorption through the skin; and (3) one of the following conditions is met: – toxicity is observed in the acute dermal toxicity test at lower doses than in the oral toxicity test; or – systemic effects or other evidence of absorption is observed in skin and/or eye irritation studies; or – in vitro tests indicate significant dermal absorptionthe primary route of human exposure will be dermal, and one of the following conditions is met: - the physicochemical and toxicological properties, including an in-vitro dermal penetration study (i.e. OECD TG 428), indicate that dermal bioavailability will be substantial; or –- significant dermal toxicity or dermal penetration is recognised for structurally related substances. Testing by the inhalation route is appropriate if: – exposure of humans via(2) the primary route of human exposure will be inhalation is likely, taking into account the vapour pressure of the substance and/or the possibilitylikely frequency, magnitude and duration of exposure to aerosols, particles or droplets of an inhalable size. Further studies shall be proposed by the applicant or may be required in case of: – failure to identify a NOAEL in the 90 days study unless the reason for the failure to identify a NOAEL is absence of adverse toxic effects; or – toxicity of particular concern (e.g. serious/severe effects); or – indications of an effect for whTesting shall be carried out via one exposure route. Estimates of toxicity via other routes shall be based upon pharmacokinetic modelling. For substances related on a molecular level to known organ-specifich the available evidence is inadequate for toxicological and/or risk choxicants (e.g. neurotoxicity), additional relevant paracmeterisation. In such cases it may also be more appropriate to perform specific toxicological studies that are designed to investigate these effects (e.g. immunotoxicity, neurotoxicity); or – particular concern regarding exposure (e.g. use in consumer products leading to exposure levels which are close to the dose levels at which toxicity to humans may be expected)s should ideally be examined in the context of a 28-day or 90-day study in lieu of a standalone, e.g. neurotoxicity study. Further standalone studies should be limited to exceptional circumstances.
Amendment 498 #
2009/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II -title 1 - table - section 6.6.3
Annex II -title 1 - table - section 6.6.3
6.6.3. A long-term repeated dose toxicity study (≥12 months) may be proposed by the applicant or required ifonly if: - the frequency, magnitude and duration of human exposure, indicates that a longer term studychronic risk assessment is appropriate; and one o- if the following conditions is met: - serious or severe toxicity effects of particular concern when observed in the 28-day or 90-day study for which the available evidence is inadequate for toxicological evaluation or risk characterisation; or - effects shown in substances with a clear relationship in molecular structure with the substance being studied were not detected in the 28-day or 90-day study; or - the substance may have a dangerous property that cannot be detected in a 90- day studyapplication of an appropriate uncertainty factor would not be sufficiently protective for risk assessment purposes. If carcinogenicity data are also required and not already available, long-term repeated dose and carcinogenicity studies should be carried out using the OECD TG 453 combination study protocol.
Amendment 499 #
2009/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II -title 1 - table - section 6.6.4
Annex II -title 1 - table - section 6.6.4
Amendment 500 #
2009/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II -title 1 - table - section 6.7
Annex II -title 1 - table - section 6.7
6.7. The studies need not be conducted if: – the substance is known to be a genotoxic carcinogen and appropriate risk management measures are implemented; or – the substance is known to be a germ cell mutagen and appropriate risk management measures are implemented; or –- the substance is of low toxicological activity (no evidence of toxicity seen in any of the tests available), it can be proven from toxicokinetic data that no systemic absorption occurs via relevant routes of exposure (e.g. plasma/blood concentrations below detection limit using a sensitive method and absence of the substance and of metabolites of the substance in urine, bile or exhaled air) and there is no or no significant human exposure. If a substance is known to have an adverse effect on fertility, (e.g. based on testes pathology data or sperm parameters from 90-day repeated dose studies) meeting the criteria for classification as Repr Cat 1A or 1B: May damage fertility (H360F), and the available data are adequate to support a robust risk assessment, then no further testing for fertility will be necessary. However, testing for pre-natal development toxicity must be considered. If a substance is known to cause development toxicity, meeting the criteria for classification as Repr Cat 1A or 1B: May damage the unborn child (H360D), and the available data are adequate to support a robust risk assessment, then no further testing for development toxicity will be necessary. However, testing for effects on fertility must be considered.
Amendment 501 #
2009/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II -title 1 - table - section 6.7.1
Annex II -title 1 - table - section 6.7.1
6.7.1. This study does not need to be conducted if: – the substance is known to be a genotoxic carcinogen and appropriate risk management measures are implemented; or – the substance is known to be a germ cell mutagen and appropriate risk management measures are implemented; or – relev–there is no significant human exposure can be excluded in accordance with Annex IV section 3; or – a pre-natal developmental toxicity study (Tier II, 6.7.2) or a one- or two-generation reproductive toxicity study (Tier II, section 6.7.3) is available. If a substance is known to have an adverse effect on fertility, meeting the criteria for classification as Repr Cat 1A or 1B: May damage fertility (H360F), and the available data are adequate to support a robust risk assessment, then no further testing for fertility will be necessary. However, testing for pre-natal development toxicity must be considered. If a substance is known to cause developmental toxicity, meeting the criteria for classification as Repr Cat 1A or 1B: May damage the unborn child (H360D), and the available data are adequate to support a robust risk assessment, then no further testing for developmental toxicity will be necessary. However, testing for effects on fertility must be considered. In cases where there are serious concerns about the potential for adverse effects on fertility or development, either a pre-natal developmental toxicity study (Tier II, section 6.7.2) or a two generation reproductivean enhanced one- generation reproductive toxicity study, with or without a pre-natal developmental toxicity studymodule (Tier II, section 6.7.3), may be proposed by the applicant instead of the screening study.
Amendment 512 #
2009/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II -title 1 - table - section 11.1 a (new)
Annex II -title 1 - table - section 11.1 a (new)
11.1a. Avian toxicity data shall not be required unless the use profile for a substance indicates significant potential for exposure or harmful effects to birds.
Amendment 515 #
2009/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II -title 1 - table - section 11.1.3 a (new)
Annex II -title 1 - table - section 11.1.3 a (new)
11.1.3 This test is not required if the dietary toxicity study (section 11.1.2) shows that the LC50 is above 2,000 mg/kg.
Amendment 517 #
2009/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II -title 1 - table - section 12
Annex II -title 1 - table - section 12
Amendment 518 #
2009/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – title 2 – point 5.2.1 – paragraph 1(new)
Annex II – title 2 – point 5.2.1 – paragraph 1(new)
The assessment of this endpoint shall comprise the following consecutive steps: (1) an assessment of the available human, animal and alternative data, (2) In-vivo testing. The reduced Murine Local Lymph Node Assay (rLLNA) is the first-choice method for in vivo testing as a screening test to distinguish between sensitisers and non sensitisers. The full LLNA should be performed when it is known that an assessment of sensitisation potency is required. Only in exceptional circumstances should another test be used, in which case a justification shall be provided.
Amendment 519 #
2009/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – title 2 – point 5.2.2 – paragraph 1 (new)
Annex II – title 2 – point 5.2.2 – paragraph 1 (new)
Testing shall be conducted via the oral route unless the primary route of human exposure is expected to be inhalation. Testing shall be carried out via only a single exposure route.
Amendment 520 #
2009/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – title 2 – point 5.2.2.2 – paragraph 1 (new)
Annex II – title 2 – point 5.2.2.2 – paragraph 1 (new)
Testing by the inhalation route is appropriate only if this constitutes the primary route of human exposure.
Amendment 521 #
2009/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – title 2 – point 5.2.2.3
Annex II – title 2 – point 5.2.2.3
Amendment 522 #
2009/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – title 2 – point 5.2.5 – paragraph 1 (new)
Annex II – title 2 – point 5.2.5 – paragraph 1 (new)
Testing shall be conducted via the oral route unless the primary route of exposure is expected to be inhalation. Testing shall be carried out via only a single exposure route.
Amendment 523 #
2009/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – title 2 – point 5.2.5.1 – paragraph 1 (new)
Annex II – title 2 – point 5.2.5.1 – paragraph 1 (new)
Testing by the inhalation route is appropriate only if this constitutes the primary route of human exposure.
Amendment 524 #
2009/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – title 2 – point 5.3 – paragraph 1 (new)
Annex II – title 2 – point 5.3 – paragraph 1 (new)
Testing may be waived if there is no evidence of specific toxicity in earlier studies.
Amendment 525 #
2009/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – title 2 – point 5.4 – paragraph 1 (new)
Annex II – title 2 – point 5.4 – paragraph 1 (new)
For new substances, it should be possible to assess the parameters of an in-vivo micronucleus test as part of a repeated exposure study.
Amendment 526 #
2009/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – title 2 – point 5.5 – paragraph 1 (new)
Annex II – title 2 – point 5.5 – paragraph 1 (new)
Testing may be waived if there is no evidence of genotoxicity in somatic cell studies.
Amendment 527 #
2009/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – title 2 – point 8.1 – paragraphs 1 and 2(new)
Annex II – title 2 – point 8.1 – paragraphs 1 and 2(new)
An avian dietary toxicity study in a single species may be proposed where a substance use profile indicates the potential for significant exposure to birds. An avian reproduction study is not generally required, and is not appropriate if the dietary toxicity study (section 8.1.1.) shows that the LC50 is above 5,000 mg/kg.
Amendment 528 #
2009/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – title 2 – point 8.2.1 – paragraph 1 (new)
Annex II – title 2 – point 8.2.1 – paragraph 1 (new)
Requirements for aquatic toxicity testing on vertebrate animals may be waived if the use profile for a substance does not indicate significant potential for exposure to the aquatic environment.
Amendment 529 #
Amendment 530 #
2009/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – heading 1 – paragraph 1
Annex III – heading 1 – paragraph 1
1. Dossiers on biocidal products shall contain the information needed to establish, that exposure is below the Threshold of Toxicological Concern (TTC), or where relevant, to establish Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI), Acceptable Operator Exposure Level (AOEL), Predicted Environmental Concentration (PEC), and Predicted No- Effect Concentration (PNEC).
Amendment 532 #
2009/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – heading 1 – paragraph 5
Annex III – heading 1 – paragraph 5
5. Tests submitted for the purpose of authorisation shall be conducted according to the methods described in Council Regulation (EC) No 440/2008. However, if a method is inappropriate or not described, other methods shall be used which are, whenever possible, internationally recognised scientifically satisfactory and must be justified in the application.
Amendment 533 #
2009/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – heading 1 – paragraph 7
Annex III – heading 1 – paragraph 7
7. Where testing is done, a detailed description (specification) of the material used and its impurities must be provided. Where necessary, data as established in Annex II shall be required for all the toxicologically/eco-toxicologically relevant chemical components of the biocidal product, in particular if the components are substances of concern as defined in Article 3.
Amendment 534 #
2009/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – heading 1 – paragraph 8
Annex III – heading 1 – paragraph 8
8. Where test data exist that have been generated before ... [OJ: insert the date referred to in the first subparagraph of Article 85] by methods other than those laid down in Regulation (EC) No 440/2008, the adequacy of such data for the purposes of this Regulation and the need to conduct new tests according to the Regulation (EC) No 440/2008 must be decided by the competent authority of the Member State concerned in agreement with the ECHA, on a case-by-case basis, taking into account, among other factors, the need to minimise testing on vertebrate animals.
Amendment 536 #
2009/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – title 1 – point 6.1
Annex III – title 1 – point 6.1
For studies of Sections 6.1.1 to 6.1.3, biocidal products other than gases shall be administered via at least two routes, one of which should be the oral route. The choice of the second route will dependclassification by calculation should be the default approach. Only in exceptional cases should additional in-vivo testing be considered, and in such cases, only the nature of the product and the likely route of human exposuresingle most relevant exposure route should be tested. Gases and volatile liquids should be administered by the inhalation route.
Amendment 537 #
Amendment 538 #
2009/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – title 1 – point 6.1.3 – paragraph 1 (new)
Annex III – title 1 – point 6.1.3 – paragraph 1 (new)
Testing by the inhalation route is appropriate only if (i) classification by calculation is not feasible and (ii) this constitutes the primary route of human exposure, taking into account the vapour pressure of the substance and the possibility of exposure to aerosols, particles or droplets of an inhalable size. The Acute Toxic Class Method is the first- choice method for in-vivo testing. Only in exceptional circumstances should the classic “lethal concentration” (LC50) test be used. Justification for the use of another test shall be provided.
Amendment 539 #
2009/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – title 1 – point 6.1.4
Annex III – title 1 – point 6.1.4
Amendment 540 #
2009/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – title 1 – point 6.2 – paragraph 1 (new)
Annex III – title 1 – point 6.2 – paragraph 1 (new)
Classification by calculation should be the default approach.
Amendment 541 #
2009/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – title 1 – point 6.3 – paragraph 1 (new)
Annex III – title 1 – point 6.3 – paragraph 1 (new)
Classification by calculation should be the default approach.
Amendment 543 #
2009/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – title 1 – point 9.2.1
Annex III – title 1 – point 9.2.1
Amendment 545 #
2009/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – title 1 – point 9.3.3.1
Annex III – title 1 – point 9.3.3.1
Amendment 546 #
2009/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – title 2 – point 6.1.1 – paragraph 1 (new)
Annex III – title 2 – point 6.1.1 – paragraph 1 (new)
Classification by calculation should be the default approach. Only in exceptional cases should additional in-vivo testing be considered, and in such cases, only the single most relevant exposure route should be tested.
Amendment 547 #
2009/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – title 2 – point 6.1.2 – paragraph 1 (new)
Annex III – title 2 – point 6.1.2 – paragraph 1 (new)
Testing by the inhalation route is appropriate only if (i) classification by calculation is not feasible and (ii) this constitutes the primary route of human exposure.
Amendment 548 #
2009/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – title 2 – point 6.2.1 – paragraph 1 (new)
Annex III – title 2 – point 6.2.1 – paragraph 1 (new)
Classification by calculation should be the default approach.
Amendment 549 #
2009/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – title 2 – point 6.2.2 – paragraph 1 (new)
Annex III – title 2 – point 6.2.2 – paragraph 1 (new)
Classification by calculation should be the default approach.
Amendment 550 #
2009/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – title 2 – point 6.2.3 – paragraph 1 (new)
Annex III – title 2 – point 6.2.3 – paragraph 1 (new)
Classification by calculation should be the default approach.
Amendment 556 #
2009/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1.1.3 a (new)(new)
Annex IV – point 1.1.3 a (new)(new)
1.1.3a. Calculation methods for the evaluation of health hazards of preparations Data requirements for preparations may generally be waived in favour of the calculation approach specified in Annex II to Directive 1999/45/EC, which is applicable to all preparations and which takes into consideration all the health hazards of substances contained in the preparation. Guidance is specifically provided for the following categories of adverse health effects: - acute lethal effects - non-lethal irreversible effects after a single exposure - severe effects after repeated or prolonged exposure - corrosive or irritant effects - sensitising effects - carcinogenic effects - mutagenic effects - reprotoxic effects
Amendment 558 #
2009/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1.4 – paragraph 2 – point 2
Annex IV – point 1.4 – paragraph 2 – point 2
(2) results are adequate for the purpose of classification and/or labelling and risk assessment; and
Amendment 559 #
2009/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1.5 – paragraph 3 – indent 1
Annex IV – point 1.5 – paragraph 3 – indent 1
– be adequate for the purpose of classification and labelling and/or risk assessment,
Amendment 570 #
2009/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VI – introduction – point 4
Annex VI – introduction – point 4
Amendment 572 #
2009/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VI – evaluation – point 14
Annex VI – evaluation – point 14
14. A risk assessment on the active substance present in the biocidal product shall always be carried out. If there are, in addition, any substances of concern present in the biocidal product then a risk assessment shall be carried oull available data shall be included in the dossier for authorisation of a biocidal product for each of these. The risk assessmentdata shall cover the proposed normal use of the biocidal product together with a realistic worst-case scenario including any relevant production and disposal issue either of the biocidal product itself or any material treated with it.
Amendment 576 #
2009/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VI – evaluation – point 47
Annex VI – evaluation – point 47
47. Data shall be submitted to and evaluated by the competent authorities to assess whether the biocidal product does not cause unnecessary suffering and pain in its effect on target vertebrates. This shall include an evaluation of the mechanism by which the effect is obtained and the observed effects on the behaviour and health of the target vertebrates; where the intended effect is to kill the target vertebrate the time necessary to obtain the death of the target vertebrate and the conditions under which death occurs shall be evaluated. Those findings shall for each authorised biocidal product be made publicly available on the Agency website.
Amendment 18 #
2008/2276(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 82 a (new) and related heading
Paragraph 82 a (new) and related heading
General Expenditure Allowance 82a. Calls on the Bureau to change the internal rules so that Members are required to keep appropriate records and adequate supporting documents for the spending of the General Expenditure Allowance; encourages the Internal Auditor of the Parliament to do annual audits of an adequate number of Members;
Amendment 7 #
Amendment 8 #
2008/2186(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph -1 a (new)
Paragraph -1 a (new)
-1a. Welcomes further progress made by the Commission and some of the Member States towards a more efficient use of EU funds and the overall control environment, which is reflected by the improvements in the ECA's statement of assurance (DAS);
Amendment 9 #
2008/2186(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph -1 b (new)
Paragraph -1 b (new)
-1b. Welcomes the considerable progress made in the management of the 7th Framework Programme by the Commission's research family in comparison with former Framework Programmes; reiterates that Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) funds management has further improved, in particular thanks to the functioning of the Integrated Administrative Control System (IACS); deeply regrets that Greece is still not meeting its obligations to implement IACS;
Amendment 10 #
2008/2186(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph -1 c (new)
Paragraph -1 c (new)
-1c. Is of the opinion that the accession of Romania and Bulgaria has not been treated by the Commission with the necessary seriousness and that statements of the readiness of the two candidates for enlargement were misleading; regrets that this misinformation has led to the current situation where cohesion funds were released for Member States with non- functioning administrative and legal systems; is of the opinion that the Commission disregarded the Copenhagen criteria and misled public opinion and Parliament about the readiness of these Member States to the detriment of the reputation of the Union and the steady development of the Member States in question;
Amendment 11 #
2008/2186(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph -1 d (new)
Paragraph -1 d (new)
-1d. Notes that 2007 was the first year of closure of the 2000-2006 multiannual programmes and that many funds were recovered;
Amendment 12 #
2008/2186(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph -1 e (new)
Paragraph -1 e (new)
-1e. Notes considerable improvements in the field of Research and Technological Development (RTD) financial management where error rates were reduced by more than 50% in the space of 3 years; invites the Commission to continue its simplification efforts in order to improve the use of programmes by the final beneficiary;
Amendment 13 #
2008/2186(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph -1 f (new)
Paragraph -1 f (new)
Amendment 14 #
2008/2186(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph -1 g (new)
Paragraph -1 g (new)
-1g. Continues to worry about the lack of EU capacity in crisis management; considers that the EU is losing in political guidance, visibility and accountability when using international trust funds which could have been managed by the Commission if it had respected discharge reports 2005 and 2006 and built up an own post-crisis instrument; is highly preoccupied by the lack of control of EU funds implemented by certain UN agencies and the unwillingness by UN agencies to follow up on fraud cases where EU funds are involved;
Amendment 15 #
2008/2186(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. RegretsNotes the improvements in the individual parts which comprise the DAS, regrets, however, that, for the fourteenth year in succession, the DAS issued by the ECA in its annual report for 2007 includes an qualified opinion on the legality and regularity of the transactions underlying the accounts in which; notes that the ECA takes the view that, in a large number of expenditure areas (agriculture and natural resources, cohesion, research, energy and transport, external aid, development and enlargement, education and citizenship), payments are still materially affected by errors, albeit to differing degrees;
Amendment 17 #
2008/2186(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 (replaced with paragraph 3)
Paragraph 2 (replaced with paragraph 3)
2. Notes that the situation – in particular as regards control systems – is improving, but not to a sufficient extent or sufficiently quicklyWelcomes the fact that, according to the ECA's Annual Report, administrative expenditure and expenditure relating to economic and financial affairs, are free from material error;
Amendment 18 #
2008/2186(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 (replaced with paragraph 2)
Paragraph 3 (replaced with paragraph 2)
3. Welcomes the fact that, according to the ECA's report, administrative expenditure and expenditure relating to economic and financial affairs, are free from material errorNotes that the situation – in particular as regards control systems – is improving, but not to a sufficient extent nor sufficiently quickly;
Amendment 22 #
2008/2186(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Considers it abnormal for the annual accounts to show net assets of - EUR 58.6 billion and wonders whether the amounts to be called from Member States should not be entered as liabilities, given that the estimated EUR 33.5 bn in employee benefits are clearly a commitment; regrets thatasks for further specification concerning the annexed notes on the other amounts to be called from Member States, totalling EUR 27.9 bn, are not very detailed;
Amendment 23 #
2008/2186(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Fails to understand why the assets received by the European Communities in connection with the Galileo programme were not entered in the annual accounts, given that, according to the ECA's report, the agreements were signed in late 2007 between the European Space Agency, the Galileo Joint Undertaking and the GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite Systems) Supervisory Authority, which was set up in 2004 and given responsibility for taking over the activities of the former Galileo Joint Undertaking on 1 January 2007; accordingly, calls on the Commission to put forward a proposal concerning the major European projects (Galileo or TENs) which require funding which goes beyond the scope of the multiannual financial framework and which it cannot therefore control;
Amendment 24 #
2008/2186(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls for examination of the possibility of including provisions in the annual accounts for major maintenance and refurbishment work on the European Communities' buildings stock, given the lack of a buildings depreciation schedule broken down by specific component and setting out the main tangible fixed assets to be replaced at regular intervals; takes the view that such provisions for major maintenance or refurbishment works should be backed by multiannual upkeep programmes designed to keep buildings in a good state of repair without extending their life;
Amendment 28 #
2008/2186(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Deplores the fact, nonetheless, that in extremely important Community spending areas (agricultural spending that does not come under the Integrated Administration and Control System (IACS), cohesion, research, energy and transport, external actions, education and culture), the ECA notes, once again, that complicated or unclear legal requirements, firstly, result in a large number of errors at final- beneficiary level and, secondly, result in only partially effective monitoring and control systems and that complexity is instrumental in preventing the ECA from issuing a positive DAS (Chapter 1, DAS, paragraphs X and XI); calls therefore on the Commission to conduct an analysis to determine the extent of, and possible solutions to, the problems;
Amendment 43 #
2008/2186(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28a (new)
Paragraph 28a (new)
28a. Insists that control systems are a reflection of the complexity of regulations and rules on the various, sometimes overlapping levels; urges therefore the Commission to accelerate the simplification exercise whilst fully involving Parliament; asks Member States and regions to undertake the same efforts;
Amendment 50 #
2008/2186(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43
Paragraph 43
Amendment 53 #
2008/2186(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 45 a (new) under heading "Transparency"
Paragraph 45 a (new) under heading "Transparency"
45a. Recalls the Commission's decision to start with a voluntary register for lobbyists and to evaluate the system after one year; is aware of the legal base for a mandatory register provided by the Treaty of Lisbon; recalls that Parliament's current register is already mandatory and that a possible common register would be de facto mandatory, since registering is, in either case, a prerequisite for gaining access to Parliament;
Amendment 54 #
2008/2186(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 45 b (new)
Paragraph 45 b (new)
45b. Regrets that its invitation for a new code of conduct for Members of the Commission, so as to improve and define more clearly their individual and collective political responsibility and accountability for their decisions and for the implementation of their policies by their services, has not been implemented;
Amendment 55 #
2008/2186(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 45 c (new)
Paragraph 45 c (new)
45c. Recalls again the Commission's responsibility for ensuring the completeness, searchability and comparability of data provided on the beneficiaries of EU funding and regrets that this objective has still not been achieved;
Amendment 56 #
2008/2186(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 45 d (new)
Paragraph 45 d (new)
45d. Recalls again the importance of complete transparency and publicity with regard to the cabinet staff of Members of the Commission not recruited in accordance with the Staff Regulations;
Amendment 61 #
2008/2186(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 48a (new)
Paragraph 48a (new)
48a. Invites the Commission to engage at a very early stage in consultations with the other institutions subject to the Financial Regulation;
Amendment 77 #
Amendment 78 #
2008/2186(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 59 a (new)
Paragraph 59 a (new)
59a. Welcomes the disclosure by selected Member States of the names of beneficiaries, the names of the operations concerned and the amounts of public (EU and national) funding and the Commission’s web site which contains links towards Member States' sources of information;
Amendment 79 #
2008/2186(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 59 b (new)
Paragraph 59 b (new)
59b. Requests, however, the Commission to ensure that all Member States comply with the requirements of Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 Article 53(b) and Article 53b (2)(d) and the requirements of Article 31 second paragraph point (d) of Regulation (EC) No 498/20071;
Amendment 80 #
2008/2186(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 59 c (new)
Paragraph 59 c (new)
Amendment 81 #
2008/2186(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 59 d (new)
Paragraph 59 d (new)
59d. Requests, however, that the Commission should also propose to exclude Member States which fail to implement adequately the rules of the CFP from benefiting from Fisheries Partnership Agreements;
Amendment 82 #
2008/2186(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 59 e (new)
Paragraph 59 e (new)
Amendment 83 #
2008/2186(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 59 f (new)
Paragraph 59 f (new)
59f. Requests the Commission to ensure that Community aid is not used to modernise fleet segments characterised by overcapacities;
Amendment 84 #
2008/2186(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 59 g (new)
Paragraph 59 g (new)
59g. Reminds the Commission of its commitments within the framework of the EU Sustainable Development Strategy approved by the European Council in Göteborg in June 2001 and revised by the European Council in Vienna in June 2006, to removing environmentally damaging subsidies and by 2008 to put forward a roadmap for the reform, sector by sector, of these subsidies with a view to eliminating them;
Amendment 86 #
2008/2186(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 61
Paragraph 61
61. Notes that the Commission does not seriously dispute that rate of 11%;
Amendment 89 #
2008/2186(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 62 a (new)
Paragraph 62 a (new)
62a. Welcomes the intensive efforts made by the Commission to bring about an improvement in the situation, in particular by way of the above-mentioned action plan to strengthen its supervisory role under shared management of structural actions and appreciates the detailed reports given to Parliament on the action plan's implementation, particularly the report of 3 February 2009 (COM(2009)0042) and the further information presented during the discharge procedure, which have provided evidence of the effectiveness of the work being undertaken to tackle the problems;
Amendment 90 #
2008/2186(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 63
Paragraph 63
63. RWhile appreciating the improvements in the overall assessment of the supervisory and control system in the ECA's Annual Report, regrets that, in spite of the Commission's unremitting efforts, management and control systems both at Member State level and at supervisory level at the Commission are not yet sufficiently effective to limit risks of error, and calls on the Commission to report to Parliament in early 2010 on the further actions carried out in 2009 and on the initial impact of the actions under the above-mentioned action plan;
Amendment 93 #
2008/2186(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 64
Paragraph 64
64. Also reminds the Commission of the ECA's recommendation to make as much use of possible, without undermining the effectiveness of spending, of the scope for simplification provided for by the spending rules, and calls on it to launch a discussion exercise on new simplification measures that might be adopted, including computerisation of the system;
Amendment 102 #
2008/2186(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 71 a (new) under heading "Research"
Paragraph 71 a (new) under heading "Research"
71a. Welcomes the development in the RTD area whereby the error rate has decreased considerably between the year 2005 and the year 2007; this major achievement is a success for the implementation of the discharge 2005 by the Commission's research family in close cooperation with the Parliament's competent committee and the ECA;
Amendment 103 #
2008/2186(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 72
Paragraph 72
72. Notes with concern that, in 2007, the audit certificates system, despite its considerable cost, still did not provi brought down the error rate to 2,5% for projects under the anticipated guarantees, and regrets that the effectiveness of auditors' work is still being criticised by the ECA6th Framework Programme in comparison with 4,06% in projects under the 5th Framework Programme, which are not subject to the audit certificates system;
Amendment 104 #
2008/2186(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 74
Paragraph 74
74. Calls upon the Commission to continue to fulfil the requirementanalyse further the appropriateness of the 7th Framework Programme rules for participation, inter alia aon flat-rate payment procedures , and to inform the parliamentary committee responsible in the context of the mid-term review, of its contribution to the simplification of the rules for beneficiaries and to the necessary improvements to the system;
Amendment 109 #
2008/2186(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 75
Paragraph 75
75. Notes with concern that the two-stage procedure for the 7th Framework Programme for research and development is not being applied systematically and that only 13.87% of projects submitted have been selected, as opposed to more than 25 000 projects rejected; calls on the Commission to submit a specific proposal on this question before the end of 2009 so as to reduce the considerable amount of money lost by research bodies by revising the way in which they make calls for proposals and conduct selection procedurein certain areas; calls on the Commission to consult with research organisations on the appropriateness of extending this experience to other types of project where this would result in considerable reductions in the preparation costs of initial project applications;
Amendment 110 #
2008/2186(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 75
Paragraph 75
76. Remarks that, in the research field, the Commission has increased the number of research bodies, cooperation models and management mechanisms; is most concerned at threcalls that this is due to the considerable increase in funds made available under the 2007- 2013 financial perspective for research and innovation; invites the ECA to assess possible problems of transparency vis-à-vis the budgetary authority and at the differing way of dealing with beneficiaries under those models; calls for the Director- General to give over a chapter of his annual activity report to each such body, model and mechanism in order to provide information on the use of funds and the outcomes sought with these public-private cooperation models;
Amendment 115 #
2008/2186(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 86
Paragraph 86
86. ProposesDeplores deeply that the Commission ensure that it can manage thfailed to create a truly European instrument for implementation of crisis management as it had been asked to do in the 2005 and 2006 discharges; insists that this should be done urgently and reinvites the Commission to create the possibility to manage multidonor trust funds itself, where appropriate, when it is involved in such funds;
Amendment 135 #
2008/2186(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading before paragraph 113
Subheading before paragraph 113
Turkey, Croatia, Serbia, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Kosovo and the other Western Balkan countries
Amendment 137 #
Amendment 138 #
2008/2186(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 115
Paragraph 115
115. Deplores the cases of fraud and mismanagement of European funds managed by the UN identified in connection with EU funding of reconstruction work in Kosovo; and the lack of follow-up by the UN of these clearly identified cases;
Amendment 144 #
2008/2186(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 121
Paragraph 121
121. Voices its disappointment at the incorrectNotes the information given by the Commission in 2005 and 2006 in this area, which is extremely important from a budgetary point of view; acknowledges the efforts made in the meantime as regards transparency on the Commission web site and the annual staff screening report;
Amendment 13 #
2008/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Recalls in particular the essential objectives in combating climate change and stresses the importance of setting a clear medium-term target of a 205%-340% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2020, as agreed in the roadmap adopted at the UN's Bali conference on climate change in 2007, and a long-term reduction target of 560%- 80% by 2050, in order to achieve a 50% probabilitymaintaining the focus ofn restricting the increase in average global temperature to 2°C over pre-industrial levels;
Amendment 112 #
2008/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Suggests that the Commission rethink the notdevelop scenarions of an fixed quotas for biofuels anused instead develop flexible scenarios transport which take account not only of the growing worldwide need for agricultural land for food and feedstuffs but also of the questionand the impact on water resources but also of the need to import biofuels into the EU, with a view to meeting the requirements of individual mobility and goods transport in future;
Amendment 215 #
2008/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 71
Paragraph 71
71. Calls for the rejection of the fundamental principle of 100% auctioning of allowances; takes the view that free allocation up to a limit value (benchmark) set on the basis of the best available technology is more useful, since this the only way to ensure that a sufficient stock of capital remains in the company to enable it to make the necessary investments in increasing efficiencyAcknowledges the principle of 100% auctioning of allowances as the general principle;
Amendment 237 #
2008/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 79
Paragraph 79
79. Calls on the Commission to consider, without prejudging the outcome, the explicit inclusion of agriculture in a future integrated European climate policy and the elaboration of binding reduction targets for the emission of greenhouse gases, including methane and nitrous oxide, from the agriculture sector, exploiting all existing potential;
Amendment 246 #
2008/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 84
Paragraph 84
84. Takes the view that, if agricultural practice is to take account of climate change, new land- and water management know-how needs to be imparted, and that vocational training for young farmers should cover the effects of climate change or the climatic relevance of agricultural production;
Amendment 248 #
2008/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 84 a (new)
Paragraph 84 a (new)
84a. Recognises that growing cereals and soya as feed for livestock is responsible for substantial greenhouse gas emissions; takes the view that a move away from industrial livestock production to more near natural rearing systems should be encouraged as these require less use of cereals and soya as feed and have significant environmental benefits;
Amendment 252 #
2008/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 85
Paragraph 85
85. Calls for feed rations in dairy and meat production to be reviewed, and where necessary improved, with a view to achieving a reduction in methane formation in the rumen of ruminants without restricting productivity; however, considers that dietary changes that are likely to have an adverse effect on the health and welfare of any of the animals concerned must not be introduced;
Amendment 274 #
2008/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 97
Paragraph 97
97. Takes the view that strategic planning and integrated water management based on present and futureresources based on supply measures and hierarchy of water needuses are key to coping successfully with the effects of climate change on the availableility and variability of water resources;
Amendment 277 #
2008/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 98
Paragraph 98
98. Considers that integrated water resources management should comprise strategies for the improvement of water use efficiency, water saving, rationalisation and limitation of water consumption, and improved consumer awareness on sustainable water consumption, and should respond to issues concerning the collection and storage of rainwater in natural and artificial reservoirs, as well as to those relating to the risk and impact of floods and droughts; considers that action should be encouraged to establish an effective hierarchy of water uses and recalls that a demand-side approach should be preferred when managing water resources;
Amendment 281 #
2008/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 99
Paragraph 99
99. Calls on the Commission to assume an important cross-border coordinating role in water management, particularly by network creation and funding of research into innovative technologies for increased water efficiency, the desalination of sea water, new irrigation systems and agricultural and urban water consumption, and for pilot projects to reduce damage from drought or flooding;
Amendment 513 #
2008/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital BR
Recital BR
BR. whereas the availability of water resources, drinking water and other water supplies, water consumption and the treatment of waste water are closely linked to economic and social conditions,
Amendment 514 #
2008/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital BS
Recital BS
BS. whereas the regional disparities in Europe with regard to available water resources, and the occurrence of floods and droughts, are being intensified still further by climate change,
Amendment 26 #
2008/2001(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas recent scientific studies have delivered further proof of the anthropogenic disturbance of the earth's atmosphere; whereas the physical science of climate change is assessing the concrete implications of already existing levels of global warming caused by historic emissions; whereas the data collected from such studies underline the urgent need for adaptation and mitigation measures to be implemented in order to limit serious risk to humans and the infrastructure, first and foremost in the developing world but also in Europe and other wealthier parts of the world,
Amendment 36 #
2008/2001(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
Recital J
J. whereas the scientific consensus as expressed in IPCC AR4 leads to the conclusion that the level of global GHG emissions must be at least halvreduced by 2050% to avoid serious risks; whereas this target has been endorsed by the EU Heads of State and Heads of Government at the meeting of the G8 at Heiligendamm85% compared to 2000 to avoid serious risks; whereas it will be increasingly difficult to achieve this target if global GHG emissions continue to rise until 2020 and beyond; whereas nearly all Member States are making good or even excellent progress in their efforts to comply with their individual EU burden-sharing targets, thus raising the likelihood that the EU will reach its Kyoto target by 2012; whereas, nevertheless, after 2012 Member States will have to reduce GHG emissions in a more ambitious way if they are to meet the targets adopted at the above-mentioned European Council on 8-9 March 2007 and to halve their GHG emissions by 205, to be achieved collectively by developed countries, of reducing their GHG emissions by 60% to 80% by 2050 compared to 1990,
Amendment 69 #
2008/2001(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Is convinced that science progresses by confronting accepted knowledge and hypotheses with competing ideas, and by applying peer-review procedures; praises the IPCC for its work and its ability to involve the work of thousands of scientists; believes that the IPCC should take new arguments seriously, in order to continue to guarantee the credibility and quality of its research;
Amendment 103 #
2008/2001(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Believes that more scientific research should be focusing on the impact and role of land use and forests and their possible contribution to offsetting GHG emissions, and on the impact and role of oceans and seas;
Amendment 109 #
2008/2001(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Believes that the communication of scientific evidence of human impact on the global climate must be the main element of a broader effort to raise public awareness and subsequently gain and maintain public support for political measures to curb carbon emissions; asks the IPCC to publish a summary of its assessment reports for the public; believes, furthermore, that individual changes in lifestyle patterns are necessary and should be a part of educational attemptprogrammes to communicate the causes and effects of global warming, but that they cannot be imposed by political decisions;
Amendment 104 #
2008/0241(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – point q
Article 3 – point q
(q)"remove" means manual, mechanical, chemical or metallurgic handling with the result that hazardous substances, preparations and components are contained as an identifiable stream or identifiable part of a streamextracted at the earliest possible stage of the treatment process and as completely ats the end of technically feasible. The treatmentmoval process. A substance, preparation or component is identifiable if it can be monitored to prove environmentally saf has to take place before any other treatment which risks distributing or diluting hazardous components within the waste streatmentm.
Amendment 126 #
2008/0241(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall ensure that the collection and transport of separately collected WEEE is carried out in a way which optimises re-use and recycling and the confinement of hazardous substances. In order to maximise reuse of whole appliances, Member States shall also ensure that collection schemes allow for the segregation of reusable appliances from separately collected WEEE at the collection points, prior to any transportation.
Amendment 135 #
2008/0241(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
1. Without prejudice to Article 5(1), Member States shall ensure that producers or third parties acting on their behalf achieve a minimum collection rate of 65%. The collection rate is calculated on the basis of, by 2016, a minimum of 85% of the WEEE that is generated in the Member State is collected. Member States shall ensure that the volume of WEEE collected is gradually increased during the years 2012 to 2016. Member States shall present their improvement plans to the Commission by the end of 2011. Member States shall ensure that for 2011 at least 4kg/capita of WEEE is collected. The collection targets shall be achieved annually. Members States may, if practically motivated, set more ambitious individual targets and shall in such a case report theis total weight of WEEE collected in accordance with Articles 5 and 6 in a given year in that Member State, expressed as a percentage of the average weight of electrical and electronic equipment pl the Commission. The volume of WEEE that is treated in accordance with Article 8, including the volume prepared for reuse, shall be considered as the yearly volume of WEEE collected. To document achievement of the minimum collection rate, Member States shall ensure that information on volume of WEEE which - has been prepared for reuse or sent to treatment facilities by any actor and treated in accordance with Article 8, - has been taken to collection facilities in accordance with Article 5(2)(a), - has been taken to distributors in accordance with Article 5(2)(b), - has been separately collected and treated by producers or third parties contracted on the market in the two preceding years into act on their behalf, - or has been separately collected and treated via any means by other WEEE actor Is reported free from charge to thate Member State. This collection rate shall be achieved annually and starting in 2016. in accordance with Article 16 of this Directive. The achievement is to be defined as the actual volume of WEEE prepared for reuse or treated according to article 8.
Amendment 147 #
2008/0241(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 2a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 2a (new)
2a.) Member States shall report on a yearly basis to the Commission - volume of WEEE generated in the Member State during the preceding year according to the common methodology established in point 3 - volume of WEEE collected in the Member State during the preceding year, - volume of EEE placed on the market in the Member State during the preceding year, +/- the volumes of EEE moved in and out of the Member State - an estimate of the volume of WEEE being improperly treated, landfilled or illegally exported during the preceding year.
Amendment 149 #
2008/0241(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
3. ABy 2014 a common methodology shall be established for the calculation of the total weight of electrical and electronic equipment placed on the national marketto determine the volume of WEEE generated (by weight and units) in each Member State.
Amendment 159 #
2008/0241(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 4
Article 7 – paragraph 4
4. By 31 December 2012 at the latest the European Parliament and the Council shall re-examine the collection ratetarget and target date referred to in paragraph 1 also in view of setting a possible separate collection target for cooling and freezing equipments in particular for equipment containing ozone depleting substances or global warming substances such as cooling and freezing appliances, as well as for equipment containing mercury such as fluorescent lamps and small appliances (including toys, appliances containing batteries or accumulators), on the basis of a report of the Commission accompanied by a proposal, if appropriate.
Amendment 190 #
2008/0241(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 2
Article 11 – paragraph 2
2. These targets are calculated as weight percentage of separately collected WEEE that is sent to recovery facilities. Storage, sorting and pre-processing operations (other than preparing for reuse) shall not be included in the calculation of these targets.
Amendment 192 #
2008/0241(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 3
Article 11 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall ensure that, for the purpose of calculating these targets, producers or third parties acting on their behalf keep records on the mass of WEEE, their components, materials or substances when entering (input) and leaving (output) the treatment facility and/or when entering (input) and leaving (output as overall percentage) the recovery or recycling facility.
Amendment 24 #
2008/0229(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 - paragraph 3
Article 3 - paragraph 3
3. Member Sstates shall ensure that an existing service station with a throughput in excess of 30500 m3 per annum shall be equipped with a Stage II petrol vapour recovery system by no later than 31 December 202015 or - if this date is later in time - 5 years after the entry into force of this Directive.
Amendment 36 #
2008/0142(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Citation 1
Citation 1
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 9516 and 152 thereof,
Amendment 48 #
2008/0142(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Citation 1
Citation 1
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 9516 and 152 thereof,
Amendment 114 #
2008/0142(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1
Article 1
This Directive establishes a general framework for the provision of safe, high quality and efficientpatients' rights in connection with cross-border healthcare.
Amendment 123 #
2008/0142(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 a (new)
Article 2 a (new)
2a. In order to accomplish the missions of general interest entrusted to their health care systems Member States shall follow in the application of this Directive the principles of general interest; i.e. universality, accessibility to good quality care, equity, solidarity, and affordability of health services. In order to guarantee a high level of public health as required by Article 152 EC Treaty Member States should give prevalence to these principles in cases where they conflict with the provisions of this Directive.
Amendment 165 #
2008/0142(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – title
Article 5 – title
Responsibilities of authorities of the Member State of treatments
Amendment 169 #
2008/0142(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. The Member States of treatment shall be responsible for the organisation and the delivery of healthcare. In such a context and taking into account principles ofon the basis of principles of general interest, universality, access to good quality care, equity and solidarity and the public-service missions that derive therefrom, as conferred upon health service providers, they shall define clear quality and safety standards for healthcare provided on their territory, and ensure that:
Amendment 175 #
2008/0142(COD)
Council position
Article 7 a (new)
Article 7 a (new)
Article 7a Prior notification Member States shall offer patients a voluntary system of prior notification whereby, in return for such notification, the patient receives a written confirmation of the maximum amount that will be paid. On presentation of that written confirmation by the patient at the hospital of treatment, reimbursement would be made directly to that hospital by the Member State of affiliation.
Amendment 189 #
2008/0142(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) Patients have a means of making complaints and are guaranteed remedies andto an independent adjudicator or ombudsman in both the Member State of Treatment and the Member State of Affiliation and are guaranteed remedies free of charge and where appropriate compensation when they suffer harm arising from the healthcare they receive;
Amendment 194 #
2008/0142(COD)
Council position
Article 9 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Member States shall seek to transfer funds directly between the funders and the providers of care.
Amendment 196 #
2008/0142(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
(ga) Member States define clearly patients’ rights and people’s rights’ in relation to healthcare in accordance with the European Charter of Fundamental Rights.
Amendment 200 #
2008/0142(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1
Article 1
This Directive establishes a general framework for the provision of safe, high quality and efficientpatients' rights in connection with cross-border healthcare.
Amendment 207 #
2008/0142(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 3
Article 5 – paragraph 3
3. In so far as it is necessary to facilitate the provision of cross-border healthcare and taking as a basis a high level of protection of health, the Commission, in cooperation with the Member States, shall develop guidelines to facilitate the implementation of paragraph 1, points (c)- (g).
Amendment 217 #
2008/0142(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 - subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 2 - subparagraph 1 a (new)
In order to accomplish the missions of general interest entrusted to their healthcare systems Member States shall follow in the application of this Directive the principles of general interest; namely universality, accessibility to good quality care, equity, solidarity, and affordability of health services. In order to guarantee a high level of public health as required by Article 152 of the Treaty Member States should give precedence to those principles in cases where they conflict with the provisions of this Directive.
Amendment 230 #
2008/0142(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2
2. The costs of healthcare provided in another Member State shall be reimbursed byor paid for by the social security system of the Member State of affiliation in accordance with the provisions of this Directive up to the level of costs that would have been assumed had the same or similar healthcare been provided in the Member State of affiliation, without exceeding the actual costs of healthcare received. Member States should also cover travel costs.
Amendment 255 #
2008/0142(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
1. For the purposes of reimbursement of healthcare provided in another Member State in accordance with this Directive, hospital care shall mean: (a) healthcare which requires overnight accommodation of the patient in question for at least one night, (b) healthcare, included in a specific list, that does not require overnight accommodation of the patient for at least one night. This list shall be limited to: - healthcare that requires use of highly specialised andis highly specialised and/or requires use of cost-intensive medical infrastructure or medical equipment; or -, (b) healthcare involving treatments presenting a particular risk for the patient or the population, or (c) other types of treatment which, in view of the nature of the illness, are best administered in hospital.
Amendment 275 #
2008/0142(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 3 - introductory part
Article 8 – paragraph 3 - introductory part
3. The Member State of affiliation may provide for a general system of prior authorisation for reimbursement by its social security system of the cost of hospital care provided in another Member State where the following conditions are met:
Amendment 276 #
2008/0142(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 3 - point b
Article 8 – paragraph 3 - point b
(b) the purpose of the system is to address the consequent outflow of patients due to the implementation of the present Article and to prevent it from seriously undermining, or being likely to seriously undermine:
Amendment 282 #
2008/0142(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 4
Article 8 – paragraph 4
4. The prior authorisation system shall be limited to what is necessary and proportionate to avoid such impact, and shall not constitute a means of arbitrary discrimination.
Amendment 304 #
2008/0142(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – title
Article 5 – title
Responsibilities of authorities of the Member State of treatments
Amendment 311 #
2008/0142(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 9 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Member States of affiliation shall ensure that patients who have received prior authorisation for the use of healthcare abroad will only be required to make upfront or top-up payments to the healthcare systems and/or providers in the Member State of treatment to the extent that this would be required in the Member State of affiliation itself.
Amendment 313 #
2008/0142(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – introduction
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – introduction
1. The Member States of treatment shall be responsible for the organisation and the delivery of healthcare. In such a context and taking into account principles ofon the basis of principles of general interest, universality, access to good quality care, equity and solidarity and the public-service missions that derive therefrom, as conferred upon health service providers, they shall define clear quality and safety standards for healthcare provided on their territory, and ensure that:
Amendment 314 #
2008/0142(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 9 – paragraph 4
Article 9 – paragraph 4
4. Member States shall, when setting out the time limits within which requests for the use of healthcare in another Member State must be dealt with, take into account and set out criteria by which they measure:
Amendment 344 #
2008/0142(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) patients have a means of making complaints and are guaranteed remedies andto an independent adjudicator or ombudsman in both the Member State of treatment and the Member State of affiliation and are guaranteed remedies free of charge and where appropriate compensation when they suffer harm arising from the healthcare they receive;
Amendment 362 #
2008/0142(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
(ga) Member States define clearly patients’ rights and people’s rights in relation to healthcare in accordance with the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union.
Amendment 375 #
2008/0142(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 3
Article 5 – paragraph 3
3. In so far as it is necessary to facilitate the provision of cross-border healthcare and taking as a basis a high level of protection of health, the Commission, in cooperation with the Member States, shall develop guidelines to facilitate the implementation of paragraph 1, points c-g.
Amendment 388 #
2008/0142(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 1
Article 17 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall facilitate development and functioning of a network connecting the national authorities or bodies responsible for health technology assessment. Member States shall set up a system based on the principles of good governance including transparency, objectiveness, fair procedures, and full stakeholder participation of all relevant groups, including social partners, health professionals, patients, scientists and industry, for the operation of the network.
Amendment 399 #
2008/0142(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2
2. The costs of healthcare provided in another Member State shall be reimbursed byor paid for by the social security system of the Member State of affiliation in accordance with the provisions of this Directive up to the level of costs that would have been assumed had the same or similar healthcare been provided in the Member State of affiliation, without exceeding the actual costs of healthcare received. Member States shall also cover travel costs.
Amendment 449 #
2008/0142(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
1. For the purposes of reimbursement of healthcare provided in another Member State in accordance with this Directive, hospital care shall mean: a) healthcare which requires overnight accommodation of the patient in question for at least one night. b) healthcare, included in a specific list, that does not require overnight accommodation of the patient for at least one night. This list shall be limited to: - healthcare that requires use of highly specialised andis highly specialised and/or requires use of cost-intensive medical infrastructure or medical equipment; or -, b) healthcare involving treatments presenting a particular risk for the patient or the population, or c) other types of treatment which, in view of the nature of the illness, are best administered in hospital.
Amendment 478 #
2008/0142(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 3
Article 8 – paragraph 3
3. The Member State of affiliation may provide for a general system of prior authorisation for reimbursement by its social security system of the cost of hospital care provided in another Member State where the following conditions are met: a) had the healthcare been provided in its territory, it would have been assumed by the Member State's social security system; and b) the purpose of the system is to address the consequent outflow of patients due to the implementation of the present Article and to prevent it from seriously undermining, or being likely to seriously undermine: i) the financial balance of the Member State's social security system; and/or ii) the planning and rationalisation carried out in the hospital sector to avoid hospital overcapacity, imbalance in the supply of hospital care and logistical and financial wastage, the maintenance of a balanced medical and hospital service open to all, or the maintenance of treatment capacity or medical competence on the territory of the concerned Member State.
Amendment 484 #
2008/0142(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 4
Article 8 – paragraph 4
4. The prior authorisation system shall be limited to what is necessary and proportionate to avoid such impact, and shall not constitute a means of arbitrary discrimination.
Amendment 525 #
2008/0142(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Member States of affiliation shall ensure that patients who have received prior authorisation for the use of healthcare abroad will only be required to make upfront or top-up payments to the healthcare systems and/or providers in the Member State of treatment, to the extent that this would be required in the Member State of affiliation itself.
Amendment 532 #
2008/0142(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
4. Member States shall, when setting out the time limits within which requests for the use of healthcare in another Member State must be dealt with, take into account and set out criteria by which they measure:
Amendment 689 #
2008/0142(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 1
Article 17 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall facilitate development and functioning of a network connecting the national authorities or bodies responsible for health technology assessment. Member States shall set up a system based on the principles of good governance including transparency, objectiveness, fair procedures, and full stakeholder participation of all relevant groups, including social partners, health professionals, patients, scientists and industry, for the operation of the network.
Amendment 71 #
2008/0035(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – indents 1 - 3
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – indents 1 - 3
Amendment 75 #
2008/0035(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. When Community or internationally agreed criteria for identifying substances with endocrine disrupting properties are available, or at the latest 5 years after this regulation has entered into force, the Commission shall review the regulation with regard to substances with endocrine disrupting properties.
Amendment 81 #
2008/0035(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 a (new)
Article 12 a (new)
Article 12a Substances with pronounced skin sensitising properties 1. For substances categorised as extreme sensitisers by the SCCP, the Commission shall at the latest 2 years after this Regulation has entered into force put forward a proposal that their use in cosmetic products shall be prohibited. Hereafter, the Commission shall at the latest six months after publication of an opinion by the SCCP that categorises a substance as an extreme sensitiser put forward a proposal that its use in cosmetic products shall be prohibited. 2. For substances categorised as strong sensitisers by the SCCP, the Commission shall at the latest 5 years after this Regulation has entered into force put forward a proposal that their use in cosmetic products shall be prohibited. Hereafter, the Commission shall at the latest six months after publication of an opinion by the SCCP that categorise a substance as a strong sensitiser put forward a proposal that its use in cosmetic products shall be prohibited. 3. The Commission may propose a restriction instead of a ban of the substances referred to in paragraph (1) and (2) if both the following conditions are fulfilled: i. The substances have been evaluated and found safe by the SCCP in particular in view of exposure; ii. There are no suitable alternative substances available as documented in an analysis of alternatives. The Commission shall mandate the SCCP to re-evaluate those substances as soon as safety concerns arise and at the latest every 5 years after their inclusion in Annexes III and IV. 4. For the purpose of fulfilling paragraph (1), (2) and (3) of this Article, the Commission shall follow the procedure referred to in Article 26. 5. The Commission shall at the latest 7 years after this Regulation has entered into force evaluate the effects of the measures set out in this Article and if necessary put forward a plan to ensure that the risk to consumers from substances with pronounced sensitising properties is adequately controlled.
Amendment 112 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27 a (new)
Recital 27 a (new)
(27a) In accordance with the resolution of the European Parliament, the opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee1, the work of the Commission, and the general public concern about alcohol-related harm especially to young and vulnerable consumers, the Commission together with the Member States should establish a definition for beverages such as ‘alcopops’ specifically targeted at young people. Due to their alcoholic nature, they should have stricter labelling requirements, and be clearly separated from soft drinks in shops. __________________ 1 OJ C 77, 31.3.2009, p. 81.
Amendment 118 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 31
Recital 31
(31) The indication of the country of origin or of the place of provenance of a food should be provided on a mandatory basis in accordance with Article 9(1)(i) and whenever its absence is likely to mislead consumers as to the true country of origin or place of provenance of that product. In all cases, the indication of country of origin or place of provenance should be provided in a manner which does not deceive the consumer and on the basis of clearly defined criteria which ensure a level playing field for industry and improve consumers’ understanding of the information related to the country of origin or place of provenance of a food. Such criteria should not apply to indications related to the name or address of the food business operator.
Amendment 155 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 6
Article 8 – paragraph 6
6. Food business operators, within the businesses under their control, shall ensure that information relating to non-prepacked food intended for the final consumer or for supply to mass caterers shall be transmitted to the food business operator receiving the food in order to enable, where appropriates made available to the operator handling the food for further sale or further processing in order to enable him or her, when asked, theo provision ofde the final consumer with the mandatory food information to the final consumer.
Amendment 159 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point i
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point i
(i) the country of origin or place of provenance where provided for in Article 25; shall be given for the following: – meat; – poultry; – dairy products; – fresh fruit and vegetables; – other single-ingredient products; and meat, poultry and fish when used as an ingredient in processed foods. For meat and poultry, the country of origin or place of provenance may be given as a single place for animals only where the animals have been born, reared and slaughtered in the same country or place. In other cases information on each of the different places of birth, rearing and slaughter shall be given. Where there are reasons which would make it impractical to label the country of origin, the following statement may be given instead: – ‘Of unspecified origin’ For all other foods, the country of origin or place of provenance where failure to indicate this might mislead the consumer to a material degree as to the true country of origin or place of provenance of the food, in particular if the information accompanying the food or the label as a whole would otherwise imply that the food has a different country of origin or place of provenance; in such cases the indication shall be in accordance with the rules laid down in Article 35(3) and (4) and those established in accordance with Article 35(5);
Amendment 192 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 41
Recital 41
(41) Member States should retain the right, depending on local practical conditions and circumstances, to lay down rules in respect of the provision of information concerning non-prepacked foods, and prepacked foods and meals produced by and directly supplied by local retail establishments or mass caterers to the final consumer if these foods and meals are produced in a non-standardised way in which the ingredients and recipes may vary frequently. Although in such cases the consumer demand for other information is limited, information on potential allergens is considered very important. Evidence suggests that most food allergy incidents can be traced back to non-prepacked food. Therefore such information should always be provided to the consumer.
Amendment 196 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 18 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. For products containing nanomaterials, this must be clearly indicated, using the word ‘nano’, in the list of ingredients.
Amendment 237 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point t a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point t a (new)
(ta) ‘date of manufacture’ means the date on which the food becomes the product as described.
Amendment 259 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point s a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point s a (new)
(sa) ‘date of manufacture’ means the date on which the food became the product as described.
Amendment 272 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) the amounts of fat, artificial transfats, saturates, carbohydrate, sugars, protein and salt.
Amendment 281 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
(fa) the date of manufacture;
Amendment 294 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
(ga) the date of manufacture;
Amendment 352 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – table – point -1 (new)
Annex III – table – point -1 (new)
-1. FOOD CONTAINING GLUTAMATIC ACIDS OR ITS SALTS Food containing one or ‘contains flavor enhancer’ more of the food additives E620, E621, E622, E623, E624 and E625
Amendment 353 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – table –point 1a (new)
Annex III – table –point 1a (new)
Amendment 378 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. The mandatory nutrition declaration shall include the following (hereinafter referred to as "mandatory nutrition declaration"):
Amendment 387 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the amounts of protein, fat, saturates, carbohydrates with specific reference to sugars, and salt.
Amendment 409 #
Amendment 415 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 2
Article 31 – paragraph 2
2. The amount of energy and nutrients or their components referred to in paragraph 1 shall be expressed per 100 g or per 100 ml or, subject to Article 32(2) and (3), per portion.
Amendment 430 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 3
Article 31 – paragraph 3
3. The mandatory nutrition declaration shall be expressed, as appropriate, as a percentage of the reference intakes set out in Part B of Annex XI in relation to per 100 g or per 100 ml or per portion. When provided, the declaration on vitamins and minerals shall also be expressed as a percentage of the reference intakes set out in point 1 of Part A of Annex XI.
Amendment 498 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 a (new)
Article 35 a (new)
Amendment 501 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 - paragraph 2
Article 31 - paragraph 2
2. The amount of energy and nutrients or their components referred to in paragraph 1 shall be expressed per 100 g or per 100 ml or, subject to Article 32(2) and (3),. The amounts may, in addition, be expressed per portion.
Amendment 515 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 41 – paragraph 1
Article 41 – paragraph 1
1. Where foods are offered for sale to the final consumer or to mass caterers without pre-packaging, or where foods are produced by and packed on the sales premises at the consumer's request or pre- packed for direct sale, a) the Member States may adopt detailed rules concerning the manner in which the particulars specified in Articles 9 and 10 are to be shown. provision of the particulars specified in Article 9(1)(c) is mandatory; b) the provision of other particulars referred to in Articles 9 and 10 is not mandatory unless Member States adopt rules requiring the provision of some or all of those particulars. Rules adopted by Member States shall ensure that the particulars to be provided by food business operators for non- prepacked food provide for sufficient information to the consumer or mass caterers.
Amendment 516 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 41 – paragraph 2
Article 41 – paragraph 2
2. Member States may decide not to require the provision of some ofadopt detailed rules concerning the manner in which the particulars referred tospecified in paragraph 1, other than those referred to in Article 9(1) (c), provided that the consumer or mass caterer still receives sufficient information are to be made available.
Amendment 516 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 - paragraph 3
Article 31 - paragraph 3
3. The mandatory nutrition declaration shall be expressed, as appropriate, as a percentage of the reference intakes set out in Part B of Annex XI in relation to per 100 g or per 100 ml or per portion. When provided, the declaration on vitamins and minerals shall also be expressed as a percentage of the reference intakes set out in point 1 of Part A of Annex XI.
Amendment 519 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 41 – paragraph 3
Article 41 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall communicate to the Commission the text of the measures referred to in paragraphs 1(b) and 2 without delay.
Amendment 628 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 41
Article 41
National measures for non-prepacked food 1. Where foods are offered for sale to the final consumer or to mass caterers without prepackaging, or where foods are packed on the sales premises at the consumer's request or prepacked for direct sale, the Member States may adopt detailed rules concerning the manner in which the particulars specified in Articles 9 and 10 are to be shown. 2. Member States may decide not to require the provision of some of the particulars referred to in paragraph 1, other than those referred to in Article 9(1) (c), provided that the consumer or mass caterer still receives sufficient information. 3. Member States shall communicate to the Commission the text of the measures referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 without delamay decide not to require the provision of a nutrition declaration (Article 9 (1)(l)) for prepacked foods and meals produced by and directly supplied by local retail establishments or mass caterers to the final consumer if these foods and meals are produced in a non-standardized way by which the ingredients and recipes may vary frequently.
Amendment 677 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 5a.4 (new)
Annex III – point 5a.4 (new)
Amendment 680 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 5 a (new)
Annex III – point 5 a (new)
5a. SURFACE TREATMENT OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES Fruits and vegetables “Surface treated” that have received post-harvest surface treatment by use of additives or pesticides.
Amendment 733 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex XI – part B
Annex XI – part B
Amendment 56 #
2008/0014(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) In order to ensure clear and robust compliance by the Member States, the Commission shall establish a mechanism for imposing direct penalties on the individual Member States not fulfilling their obligations under this Decision.
Amendment 157 #
2008/0014(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 4 a (new)
Article 4 a (new)
Article 4a Helping developing countries adapt to the negative consequences of climate change 1. Upon the conclusion of an international agreement on climate change, the Community shall, as from the beginning of 2013, commit to binding grant-based financial assistance for developing countries, in particular for communities and countries most at risk as a consequence of climate change, with the aim of supporting them in their adaptation to the negative impacts of climate change. These investments are in addition to those mentioned under Article 4.
Amendment 117 #
2008/0013(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) Consequently, full auctioning should be the rule from 2013 onwards for the power sector, taking into account their ability to pass on the increased cost of CO2, and no free allocation should be given for carbon capture and storage based on emissions from fossil fuels as the incentive for this arises from allowances not being required to be surrendered in respect of emissions which are stored. Measures that set out the details for crediting the capture and storage of emissions from CO2- neutral fuels must be implemented in a harmonised manner. Electricity generators may receive free allowances for heat produced through high efficiency cogeneration as defined by Directive 2004/8/EC in the event that such heat produced by installations in other sectors were to be given free allocations, in order to avoid distortions of competition.
Amendment 205 #
2008/0013(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 30 a (new)
Recital 30 a (new)
(30a) The Commission and Member States should continue to put pressure on the International Maritime Organisation to establish a global cap-and-trade system for the shipping sector. If such a system has not been put in place by the end of 2009, the Commission should bring forward a legislative proposal to include the shipping sector in the Community scheme by 2013.
Amendment 277 #
2008/0013(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 5
Article 1 – point 5
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
The Community-wide quantity of allowances issued each year starting in 2013 shall decrease in a linear manner beginning from the mid-point of the period 2008 to 2012. The quantity shall decrease by a linear factor of 1.74% compared to the average annual total quantity of allowances issued by Member States in accordance with the Commission Decisions on their national allocation plans for the period 2008 to 2012. The linear factor shall correspond to meeting a Community wide greenhouse gas emission reduction target of 30% below 1990 by 2020, with the sectors covered by the Community scheme undertaking two-thirds of this emission reduction effort. Verified emissions in 2005 shall be the year from which effort is determined. The Commission shall publish the linear factor by 30 June 2010.
Amendment 323 #
2008/0013(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 - Point 7
Article 1 - Point 7
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 - paragraph 3 - introduction
Article 10 - paragraph 3 - introduction
3. At least 20% ofll the revenues generated from the auctioning of allowances referred to in paragraph 2, including all revenues from the auctioning referred to in point (b) thereof, should be used for the following:
Amendment 412 #
2008/0013(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 8
Article 1 – point 8
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Article 10a – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
The measures referred to in the first subparagraph shall, to the extent feasible, ensure that allocation takes place in a manner that gives incentives for greenhouse gas and energy efficient techniques and for reductions in emissions, by taking account of the most efficient techniques, substitutes, alternative production processes, use of biomass and greenhouse gas capture and storage, and shall not give incentives to increase emissions. No free allocation shall be made in respect of any electricity production, mineral oil refineries or aviation.
Amendment 434 #
2008/0013(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 8
Article 1 – point 8
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 2
Article 10a – paragraph 2
2. Subject to paragraph 3, no free allocation shall be given to electricity generators, mineral oil refineries, aviation, or to installations for the capture, pipelines for the transport or to storage sites for greenhouse gas emissions.
Amendment 437 #
2008/0013(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 8
Article 1 – point 8
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 2
Article 10a – paragraph 2
2. Subject to paragraph 3, no free allocation shall be given to electricity generators, to installations for the capture, pipelines for the transport or to storage sites for greenhouse gas emissions based on fossil fuels.
Amendment 696 #
2008/0013(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 1 - point 19
Article 1 - point 19
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 24 a
Article 24 a
Amendment 772 #
2008/0013(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 - point 21
Article 1 - point 21
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 28 - paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 28 - paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Upon the conclusion by the Community of a comprehensive international agreement on climate change before the end of 2010, all allowances shall be auctioned and Articles 10a and 10b shall not be applied.
Amendment 54 #
2008/0002(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
(6a) Whereas the European Group on Ethics in Science and New Technologies stated in its Opinion (no. 23) on ethical aspects of animal cloning for food supply of 16 January 2008 that it ‘does not see convincing arguments to justify the production of food from clones and their offspring’. Whereas the Scientific Committee of the European Food Safety Authority concluded in its Opinion1 of 15 July 2008 that ‘the health and welfare of a significant proportion of clones … have been found to be adversely affected, often severely and with a fatal outcome’’. 1 The EFSA Journal (2008) 767, 1-49
Amendment 80 #
2008/0002(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
(ba) foods derived from cloned animals and their descendants. Before the date of entry into force of this Regulation referred to in Article 20, the Commission shall present a legislative proposal to prohibit the placing on the market in the Community of foods derived from cloned animals and their descendants. The proposal shall be forwarded to the European Parliament and the Council.
Amendment 211 #
2007/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Stresses that nutrition labelling must be mandatory and clear to help consumers make a healthy choice of food; recommends therefore that, to enable consumers to compare the nutrient content in different food products, nutrition labelling should be expressed in 100g/100ml.
Amendment 226 #
2007/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Calls for a ban on industrially processed trans-fatty acids and urges EU Member States to follow good practices in controlling the content of substances in food (e.g. salt content); nevertheless points out that special exemptions should be provided for PDO (protected designation of origin) and PGI (protected geographical indication) and traditional products in order to preserve original recipes;
Amendment 310 #
2007/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27a. Underlines that industrially processed trans-fatty acids pose a serious, well documented and unnecessary threat to the health of Europeans and should be addressed with an appropriate legislative initiative seeking to effectively eliminate industrially processed trans-fatty acids from food products;
Amendment 2 #
2007/2038(DEC)
Proposal for a decision
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. GPostpones its decision on grantsing its President discharge for implementation of the European Parliament budget for the financial year 2006;
Amendment 4 #
Amendment 6 #
2007/2038(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph -1 (new)
Paragraph -1 (new)
-1. Urges its President to set up a working group which should immediately prepare, together with the competent Commission services, an assistants' statute to be proposed to the Council for adoption under the French presidency so that it can be applied as from the same day as the new Members' Statute;
Amendment 8 #
2007/2038(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph -1a (new)
Paragraph -1a (new)
-1a. Urges its President to use Parliament's leverage on the Council to have the assistants' statute adopted at the earliest possible moment;
Amendment 32 #
2007/2038(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 62
Paragraph 62
62. Welcomes the Secretary-General's willingness, as stated by him at the hearing of 21 January 2008, to submit concrete proposals to the Bureau working group with a view to establishing a new parliamentary assistance regime at European level by June 2009Calls on its President to immediately prepare, together with the Commission, a new parliamentary assistance regime at European level for adoption by the Council by June 2009, under which Parliament's administration would take over responsibility for and administration of the payment of relevant salaries, taxes and social security contributions related to the employment of assistants; remains convinced that, in this context and at the same time, the rules governing Members' expenditure and allowances must also be adapted; considers that in both cases account must be taken by the political bodies and the administration of the remarks of the internal auditor;
Amendment 37 #
2007/2038(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Heading before paragraph 64 a (new)
Heading before paragraph 64 a (new)
General Expenditure Allowance
Amendment 38 #
2007/2038(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 64 a (new)
Paragraph 64 a (new)
64a. Calls on the Bureau to change the internal rules so that Members are required to keep appropriate records and adequate supporting documents for the spending of the General Expenditure Allowance; encourages its internal auditor to carry out annual audits of an adequate number of Members;
Amendment 39 #
2007/2038(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 64 b (new)
Paragraph 64 b (new)
64b. Calls on the Bureau to prohibit the deduction of the Members' personal contribution to the pension fund from the General Expenditure Allowance;
Amendment 1 #
2007/2037(DEC)
Paragraph 1
1. .....Postpones its decision on granting the Commission discharge in respect of the implementation of the European Union general budget for the financial year 2006;
Amendment 2 #
2007/2037(DEC)
Paragraph 1
1. ......Postpones its decision on granting the Commission discharge in respect of the implementation of the European Union general budget for the financial year 2006;
Amendment 3 #
2007/2037(DEC)
Paragraph 1
1. ......Grants the Commission discharge in respect of the implementation of the European Union general budget for the financial year 2006;
Amendment 10 #
2007/2037(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Heading before paragraph -1 (new)
Heading before paragraph -1 (new)
Request the Commission to fulfil the following conditions before 10 April 2008:
Amendment 11 #
2007/2037(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph -1 (new)
Paragraph -1 (new)
Amendment 12 #
Amendment 13 #
2007/2037(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph -1a (new)
Paragraph -1a (new)
-1a. In the field of general budgetary management: • The Commission should present a proposal to the Council concerning national management declarations and should present a new point 5N for the Action Plan for an Integrated Internal Control Framework concerning national management declarations • The Commission should launch immediate infringement procedures and sanctions against those Member States which do not comply or partly comply with their obligations under the Structural Funds Regulation, the Financial Regulation and its implementing rules and the Interinstitutional Agreement such as to present the Commission with information on financial corrections and recoveries and to present annual summaries for the 2000-2006 and 2007- 2013 periods; • The Commission should present to Parliament an evaluation of the quality of all the annual summaries received for Agriculture, Structural Policy and Fisheries; the evaluation should entail a breakdown per Member State and per policy area and should give an opinion on the overall assurance and overall analysis that can be drawn from them;
Amendment 14 #
2007/2037(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph -1b (new)
Paragraph -1b (new)
Amendment 15 #
2007/2037(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph -1c (new)
Paragraph -1c (new)
Amendment 19 #
2007/2037(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3a (new)
Paragraph 3a (new)
3a. Recalls that in 2006 Community funding of Structural Policies totalled EUR 32,4 billion; points out that for 2007 this amount has risen to EUR 46,4 billion not including co-financing by Member States;
Amendment 20 #
2007/2037(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3b (new)
Paragraph 3b (new)
3b. Notes with great concern that in its 2006 Annual report, the ECA indicates that the reimbursement of expenditure to Structural Policies projects is subject to material error; that the proportion of reimbursements in the sample affected by error was 44% and "at least 12% of the total amount reimbursed in structural policies should not have been reimbursed;
Amendment 21 #
2007/2037(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3c (new)
Paragraph 3c (new)
Amendment 22 #
2007/2037(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3d (new)
Paragraph 3d (new)
3d. Urges therefore Commission to make use of ex-ante checks to verify if supervisory and control systems for the 2007-2013 period are in place in all the Member States and to regularly follow-up on them;
Amendment 23 #
2007/2037(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3e (new)
Paragraph 3e (new)
3e. Regrets also that, according to the ECA, the Commission maintains only moderately effective supervision to mitigate the risks of control systems in the Member States, failing to prevent reimbursement of overstated or ineligible expenditure;
Amendment 24 #
2007/2037(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3f (new)
Paragraph 3f (new)
3f. Notes with regret that, as pointed out by the ECA, for expenditure under structural policies (such as under the CAP and internal policies) complicated or unclear eligibility criteria or complex legal requirements have a negative impact on the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions;
Amendment 25 #
2007/2037(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3g (new)
Paragraph 3g (new)
3g. Finds it unacceptable that according to Commission1 little evolution is to be expected concerning simplification for the existing regulations for the 2007-2013 period for Structural Funds and that further simplification will only be proposed for the next legislative round; __________ 1 Commission statement under Action 1 in the Progress report on the Action Plan towards an Integrated Internal Control Framework (COM (2008)0110)
Amendment 26 #
2007/2037(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3h (new)
Paragraph 3h (new)
3h. Urges the Commission to follow up on the recommendation given by the ECA (paragraph 6.45) concerning the Cohesion Fund and to present further simplification proposals as soon as possible to the legislative authority, among others including clear and straightforward rules, guidelines and eligibility criteria;
Amendment 27 #
2007/2037(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3i (new)
Paragraph 3i (new)
3i. Considers and fully agrees with the ECA on this point, that Member State authorities have a very important role in the effective implementation of Structural Funds and Commission should reinforce their audits and make supplementary efforts with the supervision of the Managing Authorities in the Member States;
Amendment 28 #
2007/2037(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3j (new)
Paragraph 3j (new)
3j. Regrets the lack of incentives for Member States to effectively control the expenditure, since any ineligible expenditure identified by the Commission or the ECA, can be substituted for eligible expenditure by the Member State; asks the Commission to make sure that in the future only irregularities identified by Member States themselves could be substituted for other expenditure without any loss of funding for the Member State concerned;
Amendment 29 #
2007/2037(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3k (new)
Paragraph 3k (new)
3k. Welcomes the Commission's new Action Plan to strengthen the Commission’s supervisory role for structural actions (COM(2008)0097) with 37 measures aimed at reducing irregular payments made by Member States; welcomes also the Commission's commitment announced publicly in the committee hearing held on 25 February2008 to report quarterly to the Parliament on the progress of this Action Plan; expects the Commission to develop the reporting scheme in cooperation with the ECA;
Amendment 30 #
2007/2037(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3l (new)
Paragraph 3l (new)
Amendment 31 #
2007/2037(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3m (new)
Paragraph 3m (new)
3m. Asks the Commission to present to Parliament a scoreboard with a final implementation date on the implementation of the Action Plan to strengthen the Commission's supervisory role under shared management of Structural Actions(COM(2008)0097), including a common scheme of quantitative indicators and intermediate deadlines for its implementation; Is of the opinion that Commission should focus on the reliability of national monitoring and reporting systems, guidance to Member States and coordination of audit standards and should always give a breakdown per Member State;
Amendment 32 #
2007/2037(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3n (new)
Paragraph 3n (new)
3n. Expects the Commission to initiate infringement procedures against those Member States which have not complied with their obligations under the Regulations on Structural Funds, the Financial Regulation and its implementing rules and the Interinstitutional Agreement, in particular those who are not presenting reports on recoveries and financial corrections and those who are not presenting the annual summaries in conformity with the guidelines or those where the quality of the annual summaries is inadequate;
Amendment 33 #
2007/2037(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3o (new)
Paragraph 3o (new)
3o. Stresses the importance of Commission guidelines to effectively live up to the Interinstitutional Agreement; is of the opinion that these guidelines as a first step, should at least entail what is requested under the sector regulation for Agriculture (i.e. Declaration of Assurance signed by the head of the Managing Authority accompanied by a certification report);
Amendment 34 #
2007/2037(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3p (new)
Paragraph 3p (new)
3p. Insists that the Commission should start suspension procedures against Member States where first level control systems are inadequate, it has to speed up the sanctions system and present to Parliament a concrete plan of the timing and sanctions to be applied upon identification of irregularities;
Amendment 35 #
2007/2037(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3q (new)
Paragraph 3q (new)
3q. Insists on auditable reporting to Parliament on corrections and recoveries by the Commission for all unduly made payments for all funds, with precise definitions of all these different categories of financial corrections; expects the Commission to develop these reporting schemes in cooperation with the ECA and asks the ECA to give an opinion on the quality of the reports presented;
Amendment 36 #
2007/2037(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3r (new)
Paragraph 3r (new)
Amendment 37 #
2007/2037(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3s (new)
Paragraph 3s (new)
3s. Recalls action 11N1 that should have been implemented by 31 December 2007; expects the Commission to act accordingly "To determine whether recovery and offsetting systems are working effectively, by identifying amounts recovered in 2005 and 2006 and their coherence with errors identified during controls the Commission will, in direct management, develop a typology of errors and the relationship with recoveries, financial corrections and adjustments to payments and for share management it will examine the reliability of national monitoring and reporting systems."; _________ 1 Report from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament and the European Court of Auditors on the progress of the Commission Action Plan towards an Integrated Internal Control Framework (COM(2007)0086).
Amendment 38 #
2007/2037(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3t (new)
Paragraph 3t (new)
3t. Is worried by Commission's statement in its Progress Report (COM(2008)0110) that only recoveries launched in 2008 will be recorded in the central financial and accounting system; urges therefore the Commission to record information in the central financial and accounting system on the control authority and the type of error and to retroactively encode all recoveries for the 1994-1999 and 2000- 2006 periods;
Amendment 39 #
2007/2037(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3u (new)
Paragraph 3u (new)
3u. Asks the Commission in this light to give an assessment of the efficiency and effectiveness of multi-annual recovery systems and report on this in the 2008 or 2009 accounts;
Amendment 40 #
2007/2037(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3v (new)
Paragraph 3v (new)
3v. Expects the Commission to present to Parliament an evaluation before 10 April 2008 of the quality of all the annual summaries received for Agriculture, Structural Policy and Fisheries; the evaluation should entail a breakdown per Member State and per policy area and should give an opinion on the overall assurance and overall analysis that can be drawn from them;
Amendment 41 #
2007/2037(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3w (new)
Paragraph 3w (new)
3w. Regrets the diversity of information given by the Commission itself on financial corrections and recoveries and expects that the information provided for the discharge concerns exactly the same definitions of financial corrections as asked for the three-monthly reports;
Amendment 42 #
2007/2037(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3x (new)
Paragraph 3x (new)
Amendment 46 #
2007/2037(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4b (new)
Paragraph 4b (new)
4b. Recalls that funds spent on external actions in 2006 totalled EUR 5,867 billion and in payments EUR 5,186 billion;
Amendment 47 #
2007/2037(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4c (new)
Paragraph 4c (new)
4c. Deeply regrets the ECA’s findings, according to which once again a high incidence of error was detected in the sample tested at the level of project- implementing organisations (paragraphs 8.9 and 8.10 of the 2006 Annual Report) and only at EC Delegations level is there a lower level of error affecting transactions detected;
Amendment 48 #
2007/2037(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4d (new)
Paragraph 4d (new)
4d. Notes with concern that as regards implementing organisations, the ECA analysed the effectiveness of the Commission's internal control system and concluded that the Europe-Aid ex-post controls in 2006 did not cover transactions at the level of project- implementing organisations (paragraph 8.19 of the 2006 Annual Report);
Amendment 49 #
2007/2037(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4e (new)
Paragraph 4e (new)
4e. Notes that the ECA identified again the highest risk areas to be contracting procedures, the eligibility of expenditure at project level and insufficient supporting documentation;
Amendment 50 #
2007/2037(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4f (new)
Paragraph 4f (new)
4f. Regrets that as concerns the annual activity reports for DG AIDCO the ECA stressed that "the material incidence of error and the weaknesses in the supervisory and control systems designed to ensure the legality and regularity of the transactions at the level of project implementing organisations in the area of external actions found by the ECA are not sufficiently reflected in the annual activity report and declaration of Europe Aid Co- operation Office" (paragraph 2.17 and Table 2.1 of the 2006 Annual Report);
Amendment 51 #
2007/2037(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4g (new)
Paragraph 4g (new)
4g. Notes also with regret that once again in the analysis of some of the DG's Annual Management Plans there is no indication of project external auditors, nor of the particular risks associated with the different types of implementing organisations (NGO, international organisation, government institution, etc.) and funding methods (grant, budgetary support, trust fun, etc.) (paragraph 8.28 of the 2006 Annual Report);
Amendment 52 #
2007/2037(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4h (new)
Paragraph 4h (new)
4h. Notes with concern that the ECA’s findings referred to above were the same in the ECA's 2005 Annual Report, i.e. inconsistency of external audit information submitted to the headquarters, lack of systematic centralisation of this information in order to reach conclusions and insufficient follow up, and therefore asks the Commission to react to these findings urgently;
Amendment 53 #
2007/2037(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4i (new)
Paragraph 4i (new)
4i. Regrets also that according to the ECA's 2006 Annual Report "the Internal Audit Capability (IAC) does not at present provide an annual overall assessment of the state of internal control in Europe-Aid and DG ECHO ... Despite the creation during 2006 of two additional posts in the IAC, it does not seem feasible with the present staff complement to carry out, within the three-year cycle proposed, the full audit coverage identified in the Europe-Aid Audit Needs Assessment" (paragraph 8.30 of the 2006 Annual Report);
Amendment 54 #
2007/2037(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4j (new)
Paragraph 4j (new)
4j. Asks the Commission to carry out an annual overall assessment of the state of play of internal control in Europe-Aid and to evaluate if additional posts are necessary in the IAC service to implement this task;
Amendment 55 #
2007/2037(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4k (new)
Paragraph 4k (new)
4k. Notes the situation criticised by the ECA as regards the ex -post control activities of the Commission (paragraphs 8.23 and 8.33 of the 2006 Annual Report) and asks the Commission to regularly inform the Committee on Budgetary Control what steps will be taken by the Commission to remedy the situation;
Amendment 56 #
2007/2037(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4l (new)
Paragraph 4l (new)
4l. Invites the Commission to further develop Europe Aid's risk assessment by making reference to the findings of auditors at project level, and by making a separation between the different types of implementing organisations and the funding method;
Amendment 57 #
2007/2037(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4m (new)
Paragraph 4m (new)
4m. Invites EuropeAid to improve the terms of reference of its external audits to cover all known risk areas, including the verification of compliance with the Commission's requirements regarding contracting procedures and the eligibility of expenditure;
Amendment 58 #
2007/2037(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4n (new)
Paragraph 4n (new)
4n. Underlines that in the period 2000 to 2006 EU contributions to the UN have increased by 700% (from EUR 200 million in 2000 to EUR 1,4 billion in 2007); cannot understand the lack of follow up of funds transferred to international trust funds by the Commission;
Amendment 59 #
2007/2037(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4o (new)
Paragraph 4o (new)
Amendment 60 #
2007/2037(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4p (new)
Paragraph 4p (new)
4p. Insists that a harmonised information system should be urgently developed (preferably the Common Relex Information System (CRIS) database should be enabled to deliver this kind of information) in order to provide the discharge authority in particular, and the public in general, with a fully transparent database containing the full overview of projects financed with EU funds in the world and the final recipients of these funds;
Amendment 61 #
2007/2037(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4q (new)
Paragraph 4q (new)
4q. Recalls that under the Financial Regulation, the Commission should since May 2007 have been able to immediately identify in any case the final beneficiaries and the implementing actors of any of the projects financed or co-financed with EU funds;
Amendment 62 #
2007/2037(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4r (new)
Paragraph 4r (new)
4r. Considers that the visibility, political guidance and possibility of control by the Commission of international trust funds (where the EU is a major donor) should be strengthened without compromising the effectiveness of action in this field;
Amendment 63 #
2007/2037(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4s (new)
Paragraph 4s (new)
4s. Invites the Commission to present to Parliament, before granting discharge in respect of the financial year 2006, a plan to further increase in EU ownership of its external actions;
Amendment 64 #
2007/2037(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4t (new)
Paragraph 4t (new)
4t. Expresses its concern about a situation in which the two cases where Parliament asked for the list of projects financed by EU funds it took the Commission 2 ½ months to deliver the list of projects financed under CARDS and 13 months to provide basic information about the projects co-financed with EU funds in Iraq; insists on the immediate rectification of this situation for all funds managed under external actions;
Amendment 65 #
2007/2037(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4u (new)
Paragraph 4u (new)
4u. Urges the Commission to very seriously address the detected deficiencies regarding contracting procedures and the eligibility of expenditure, and deeply regrets the critical assessment of the ECA in this area, which is under the Commission's direct financial management;
Amendment 66 #
2007/2037(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4v (new)
Paragraph 4v (new)
4v. Agrees with the ECA that the Commission should include information on all audits of projects in the Common Relex Information System (CRIS) and should better link this information to project management information; also asks the Commission's EuropeAid headquarters to review the financial information provided by the delegations, supported through headquarters' audits, in order to ensure its completeness and consistency;
Amendment 67 #
2007/2037(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4w (new)
Paragraph 4w (new)
4w. Invites the Commission to improve the transparency and access to documentation relating to projects managed by UN agencies and to continue to develop clear guidelines and procedures within the Financial and Administrative Framework Agreement between the European Community and the United Nations (FAFA) setting out the framework for managing the financial contributions made by the Commission to the UN;
Amendment 68 #
2007/2037(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4x (new)
Paragraph 4x (new)
4x. Invites the Commission to report to Parliament on controls undertaken under the Financial and Administrative Framework Agreement between the European Community and the United Nations (FAFA);
Amendment 69 #
2007/2037(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4y (new)
Paragraph 4y (new)
4y. Appreciates the results of the audit of implementation of the Phare and ISPA instruments in Bulgaria and Romania and the assistance programme for Turkey, which identified an insignificant level of error; takes note of the errors and weaknesses found in relation to the implementation of the SAPARD instrument in Bulgaria and Romania; calls on the Commission to continue working with the authorities of both countries to ensure that all requirements for public tendering and sound financial management are met and that adequate assurance of the correctness, regularity and eligibility of claims on Community assistance is provided;
Amendment 70 #
2007/2037(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4z (new)
Paragraph 4z (new)
4z. Notes the ECA's assessment that the national supervisory systems linked to the Decentralised Implementation Systems (DIS) of Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey remained weak;
Amendment 71 #
2007/2037(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4aa (new)
Paragraph 4aa (new)
4aa. Reiterates its concern about the delays in the accreditation of the Extended Decentralised Implementation System (EDIS) in Bulgaria, and urges the Commission and the Bulgarian authorities to step up their cooperation and efforts in order to ensure that adequate management and control structures as well as administrative capacities are in place to allow efficient functioning of EDIS;
Amendment 72 #
2007/2037(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4bb (new)
Paragraph 4bb (new)
4bb. Supports the recommendations of the ECA to the Commission that the Commission closely monitor the effective functioning of national supervisory and control systems, notably the preparation and management of tenders in Turkey, procurement under EDIS in Bulgaria and Romania and the timely delivery of national co-financing; underlines the need to strengthen the administrative capacity of those countries that have recently acceded and those which are in the course of accession;
Amendment 73 #
2007/2037(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4cc (new)
Paragraph 4cc (new)
4cc. Is pleased with the ECA's assessment that several remedial measures were introduced by the Commission in the follow-up to the ECA's special report on twinning from 2003; invites the Commission to motivate beneficiary governments more strongly to make use of the outputs of projects realised in the context of their reform efforts; supports the ECA's recommendation to the Commission that the Commission reduce the level of detail of the twinning contracts in order to allow greater flexibility for project management;
Amendment 74 #
2007/2037(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4dd (new)
Paragraph 4dd (new)
4dd. Notes the ECA's findings as to the legality and regularity of transactions in the field of external actions and of related supervisory and control systems; invites the Commission to undertake all necessary system improvements so as to ensure that irregularities identified at the level of project-implementing organisations in third countries are removed;
Amendment 75 #
2007/2037(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4ee (new)
Paragraph 4ee (new)
4ee. Invites the Commission to present to Parliament a report on what exactly has been done to alleviate the situation of Iraqi refugees and displaced persons;
Amendment 76 #
2007/2037(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4ff (new)
Paragraph 4ff (new)
4ff. Stresses its interest regarding the EU assistance provided to Afghanistan, and invites the Commission to present to Parliament a report on the state of play of the implementation of EU funds for Afghanistan and to comment on the expulsion from that country of the acting EU representative on a charge of having communicated with the Afghan Taliban;
Amendment 77 #
2007/2037(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4gg (new)
Paragraph 4gg (new)
4gg. Expects annual reporting to Parliament on budget implementation contracts, an annual list of projects and their location and lists of final beneficiaries; considers that the rapporteur for the discharge should have access to information declared confidential for security reasons;
Amendment 78 #
2007/2037(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4hh (new)
Paragraph 4hh (new)
Amendment 79 #
Amendment 80 #
2007/2037(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4ii (new)
Paragraph 4ii (new)
4ii. Regrets that the ECA's assessment of internal audits in DG ECHO is only "partially satisfactory" (Annex 8.2 of the 2006 Annual Report);
Amendment 81 #
2007/2037(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4jj (new)
Paragraph 4jj (new)
4jj. Fully supports the ECA's conclusions concerning DG ECHO in the 2006 Annual Report: “DG ECHO should clarify the rules on eligibility of expenditure to prevent varying interpretations and the balance between DG ECHO's headquarters and field audits of implementing partners should be reviewed, in order to obtain a better view of the reality of project expenditure” (paragraphs 8.11 and 8.18 of the 2006 Annual Report);
Amendment 82 #
2007/2037(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4kk (new)
Paragraph 4kk (new)
4kk. Regrets the finding of the DG DEV 2006 Annual Activity Report to the effect that "Ensuring the coherence of Community policies with an impact on developing countries, is a major source of risk. This risk is most relevant to respect to trade, notably Economic Partnerships Agreement (EPA) negotiations. This represents a critical dimension of development policy but the capacity in this area is concentrated in DG Trade. This risk persists in spite of the reinforcement and concentration of the responsibilities related to trade following DEV's reorganisation in July 2006"( point 2.1 of the 2006 Annual Activity Report, p. 18.);
Amendment 83 #
2007/2037(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4ll (new)
Paragraph 4ll (new)
4ll. Asks the Commission to present to the Committee on Budgetary Control its ideas on how to confront this situation and the measures to be taken in 2007 to improve the functioning of the internal control system in DG DEV with regard to the level of implementation of internal control standards;
Amendment 84 #
Amendment 85 #
2007/2037(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4mm (new)
Paragraph 4mm (new)
4mm. Notes with satisfaction that according to the ECA Special Report No 5/2006 concerning the MEDA programme, "the Commission’s management of the MEDA programme has clearly improved since the early years and can be considered as satisfactory";
Amendment 86 #
2007/2037(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4nn (new)
Paragraph 4nn (new)
4nn. Notes furthermore, as concluded by the ECA, that, as a result of devolution, EC Delegations played an important role in the implementation of the programme by helping partner countries to deal with the procedural aspects of procurement;
Amendment 87 #
2007/2037(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4oo (new)
Paragraph 4oo (new)
Amendment 88 #
2007/2037(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Considers that the Commission must react to fulfil important requests of the previous discharge 2005, which is not the case in the field of national declarations, where Parliament had asked the Commission to submit before the end of 2007 to the Council a proposal for a national management declaration covering all Community funds under shared management; regrets the Commission's tacit acceptance of Member States' collective irresponsibility, with the exception of Denmark, Sweden, the Netherlands and the UK, concerning the financial management of the European Union;
Amendment 89 #
2007/2037(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Considers that the Commission must present complete and reliable figures for recoveries, specifying the exact budget line and year to which the individual recoveries relate; any other presentation makes a serious control impossible; is aware that the Commission to a large extent has to obtain this information via and from Member States; points out that, for this purpose, Parliament for the last three years has proposed national management declarations in order to put the Commission in a position where it is able to present this information and fill the transparency gap;
Amendment 92 #
2007/2037(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Regrets the lack of clarity about legality, and the inevitable impact on the media, of the ECA's reporting as to EU funds being received by certain new beneficiaries (i.e. railway companies, horse riding/breeding clubs, golf leisure clubs and city councils) according to the eligibility rules; points out that from a formal legal perspective this is ultimately a discussion on eligibility rules; emphasizes that Parliament has however supported the ECA in the past, and will continue to do so, when commenting on efficiency and effectiveness in its Special Reports;
Amendment 93 #
2007/2037(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9a (new)
Paragraph 9a (new)
9a. Reiterates that the ECA made the use of available audits and reports of national audit institutions an integral part of its new methodology; asks the ECA to inform the Committee on Budgetary Control of how it uses this information and asks further the ECA to give an opinion on the usefulness of the information obtained from the national audit institutions when drawing up its annual report;
Amendment 94 #
2007/2037(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Notes that for the Structural Funds 2006 was the last year of the 2000 to 2006 programming period in which, by the end of the year, all commitments for that period had to be made;
Amendment 95 #
2007/2037(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14a (new)
Paragraph 14a (new)
14a. Is concerned that the N+2 pressure spending might interfere with a proper undertaking of the winding-up procedures for structural programs and projects; points out that already for 2007, payments concerning Structural Funds have gone up by almost 50% in comparison to 2006; stresses that the Commission should ensure an effective winding-up procedure and emphasizes the important role that Member States have in this procedure;
Amendment 96 #
2007/2037(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Regrets also that the spending rate for the Cohesion Fund, ERDF and ESF was less than expected in the new Member States, and linked to their difficulties in absorbing expenditure; asks the Commission to give a more detailed explanation for lower than nationally forecast spending on structural operations;
Amendment 97 #
2007/2037(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Recalls that in the 2005 discharge resolution Parliament asked to the Commission to submit before the end of 2007 to the Council a proposal for a national management declaration covering all Community funds under shared management, based on sub-declarations by the various national bodies responsible for the management of expenditure; rejects the answer given by the Commission in the annex to its report on the follow-up to 2005 discharge procedure (SEC(2007)1185):"the Commission will not be taking the recommended action given the different governmental structure and management structures for EU funds under shared management of the 27 Member States, the development of a single standard declaration would not yield significant benefits. The Commission will however continue to support such initiatives taken by national administrations"; considers this response more than unsatisfactory, taking into consideration the situation with respect to Structural Funds and that more than 80% of the European Union's budget falls under what is called "shared management" and even more so, in light of the current situation with respect to Structural Funds, as established by the ECA in its 2006 Annual Report;
Amendment 98 #
2007/2037(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. WelcomeStrongly supports the initiative taken by some Member States (the UK, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Denmark) to approve the adoption of a national declaration on the management of Community funding and expresses concern at the fact that, despite these initiatives, most other Member States are resisting its introduction; urges the Commission to present possible viable advantages in terms of control relations between the Commission and those Member States that have introduced the above-mentioned initiatives; requests the Commission to report on a regular basis to the Committee on Budgetary Control on progress made concerning these provisions;
Amendment 100 #
2007/2037(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Notes that the first annual summaries awere due by 15 February 2008 and; points out that Parliament considers these annual summaries as a first step towards the national management declarations; asks the Commission before the first reading of the 2009 budget to draw up a document analysing the strengths and weaknesses of each Member State's national system for the administration and control of Community funds and the results of the audits conducted, and to forward that document to Parliament and to the Council;
Amendment 102 #
2007/2037(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Reminds the Commission about Parliament's previous criticism of the solidity of the basis on which the Commission claims to assume its political responsibility by its synthesis report, whereas the Commission lacks full insight into 80% of funds under shared management and the quality of annual activity reports vary; points out that the source of this lack of insight is two-fold: on the one hand insufficient monitoring and supervision by the Commission, and on the other an absence of concrete solutions and accountability at Member State level;
Amendment 103 #
2007/2037(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Regrets the Commission'’s tacit acceptance of Member States'the collective irresponsibility of the majority of the Member States concerning the financial management of the European Union; welcomes and supports the initiatives taken by some Member States in this respect and calls on the other Member States to follow suit;
Amendment 104 #
2007/2037(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Invites further the Commission to change the composition of the Audit Progress Committee so that the number of external members is the same as the number of Members of the Commission; invites also the Commission to nominate one of the external members of the Audit Progress Committee as its chairman;
Amendment 105 #
2007/2037(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32a (new)
Paragraph 32a (new)
32a. Disagrees with Commission’s statement in its latest progress report on the Action Plan for an Integrated Internal Control Framework (COM(2008)0110), that Actions 1, 3, 3N, 5, 8 and 13 are completed; points out that so far Parliament has been unaware of supporting documents or statements justifying such a statement; is forced therefore to seriously question whether these measures have been put in place, let alone whether they are implemented or have an impact on the progress of that Action Plan;
Amendment 107 #
2007/2037(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Welcomes the second half-yearly scoreboard on the implementation of the above action plan, submitted on March 2007 to the Parliament pursuant to Parliament's request in its 2004 discharge resolution; expects the Commission to present its newest report before discharge can be given;
Amendment 108 #
2007/2037(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33a (new)
Paragraph 33a (new)
33a. Highlights however that for the implementation of Actions 1, 3, 3N, 5, 10, 10N, 11, 11N, 13 and 15, the Commission is also dependant on cooperation with the Member States; stresses that Parliament fully supports these actions and urges therefore Commission to use every available tool at its disposal to implement them as soon as possible;
Amendment 109 #
Amendment 110 #
2007/2037(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35a (new)
Paragraph 35a (new)
35a. Finds it unacceptable that the Commission reduces the Eva’s audit results, which are based on widely accepted International Audit Standards, to "differences of opinion on the typology and impact of error and on the evaluation of systems deficiencies, and partly the different perceptions regarding the operation of financial correction mechanisms" (page 2, last paragraph of the report);
Amendment 111 #
2007/2037(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35b (new)
Paragraph 35b (new)
35b. Is of the opinion that all reservations concerning a lack of assurance on the legality and regularity of Community spending should be reflected in Annual Activity Reports as well as in the Synthesis Report; found it therefore highly surprising in this light that three Directors-General decided only in 2006 to insert a reservation concerning the management and control of INTERREG, which, as noted by them, had already existed for some years (page 4, last paragraph of the report);
Amendment 112 #
2007/2037(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35c (new)
Paragraph 35c (new)
35c. Is worried about the statements of the Internal Auditor in his first Overview Report which indicate that, despite some progress, half of the critical and very important recommendations have not been implemented before the target dates set (page 8, before last paragraph of the report); asks the Commission to put more emphasis on the implementation of these recommendations;
Amendment 147 #
2007/2037(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
Recital K
K. whereas its Committee on Budgets shouldParliament will take due account of the 2006 discharge results and recommendations during the next budgetary procedure,
Amendment 148 #
2007/2037(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L
Recital L
L . whereas the Council is not the discharge authority and consequently its discharge recommendation should, in order to serve a constructive purpose,should aim to strengthen the reform efforts and the responsibility of the Member States to remedy the problems identified by the Court of Auditors (ECA) and secure better financial management in the European Union,
Amendment 68 #
2007/0297(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1
Article 1
This Regulation establishes CO2 emission performance requirements for new passenger cars in order to ensure proper functioning of the internal market and achieve the EU's overall objective that the average new car fleet should achieve CO2 emissions of 120 g CO2/km. The Regulation sets the average CO2 emissions for new passenger cars at 130 g CO2/kmof reducing CO2 emissions in the EU, including in the transport sector. The Regulation sets the average CO2 emissions for new passenger cars at 120 g CO2/km as from 1 January 2012 and a long-tem target of 80 g CO2/km as from 1 January 2020 by means of improvement in vehicle motor technology as measured in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 and its implementing measures. This Regulation will be complemented by additional measures corresponding to 10 g/km as part of the Community's integrated approach.
Amendment 219 #
2007/0297(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 − paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 10 − paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. By 2012, the Commission shall revise the current test cycle used to measure fuel consumption and CO2 emissions so that it reflects more adequately the CO2 emissions generated by real driving on the road. The necessary measures, which are designed to amend non-essential elements of this Regulation by supplementing it, shall be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article 12(3).
Amendment 10 #
2007/0200(COD)
Proposal for a decision – amending act
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) Ammonium nitrate fertilisers have been misused for the illicit manufacture of explosives. Fertiliser types that can be used for this purpose have a nitrogen content as low as 2016%. Access to those fertiliser types should be limited to professional agricultural use by imposing a limit of less than 20maximum 16% of the nitrogen content in ammonium nitrate preparations sold to the general public.
Amendment 29 #
2007/0200(COD)
Proposal for a decision – amending act
Annex
Annex
Directive 76/769/EEC
Annex I – point 57 – column 2 – point 2
Annex I – point 57 – column 2 – point 2
(2) Shall not be placed on the market for supply to the general public after [18 months after the entry into force of the Decision] as a substance, or in preparations that contain 20% or moremore than 16% by mass of nitrogen in relation to ammonium nitrate.
Amendment 40 #
2007/0022(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – point a
Article 2 – point a
(a) “unlawful” means infringing Community legislation or a law, an administrative regulation or a decision taken by a competent authority in a Member State aiming at the protection of the environment and public health.
Amendment 43 #
2007/0022(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – point a a (new)
Article 2 – point a a (new)
(aa) “protected wild fauna and flora species” means (i) for the offence relating to possession/taking/killing/destruction, those listed in: – Annex IV to Council Directive 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and wild fauna and flora1; – Annex 1 to, and referred to in Article 4(2) of, Council Directive 79/409/EEC of 2 April 1979 on the conservation of wild birds2 and (ii) for the trade-related offence, those listed in: – Annexes A or B to Council Regulation 338/97/EC of 9 December 1996 on the protection of species of wild fauna and flora by regulating trade therein3; ________________________________ 1 OJ L 206, 22.7.1992, p. 7. Directive as last amended by Directive 2006/105/EC (OJ L 363, 20.12.2006, p. 368. 2 OJ L 103, 25.4.1979, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Directive 2006/105/EC. 3 OJ L 61, 3.3.1997, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1332/2005 (OJ L 215, 19.8.2005, p. 1).
Amendment 44 #
2007/0022(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – point a b (new)
Article 2 – point a b (new)
(ab) “habitat within a protected site”, means any habitat of species for which an area is classified as a special protection area pursuant to Article 4(1) or (2) of Directive 79/409/EEC, or any natural habitat or a habitat of species for which a site is designated as a special area of conservation pursuant to Article 4(4) of Directive 92/43/EEC.
Amendment 58 #
2007/0022(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – point g
Article 3 – point g
(g) the unlawful possession, taking, damaging, processing, killing or trading of or in specimens of protected wild fauna and flora species or parts or derivatives thereof;
Amendment 60 #
2007/0022(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – point h
Article 3 – point h
(h) the unlawful significant deterioration of a protected habitat within a protected site;
Amendment 64 #
2007/0022(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – point i
Article 3 – point i
(i) the unlawful trade in, or the manufacture, placing on the market, distribution or use of ozone -depleting substances;
Amendment 317 #
2006/0136(COD)
Annex II - point 3.6.5. a (new)
3.6.5.a. An active substance shall only be approved if: - tests of behaviour of the active substance, its metabolites and degradation and reaction products in response to different drinking water treatment processes have not highlighted the formation of potentially harmful by- products for human health - tests of treatability based on common drinking water treatment processes have demonstrated that drinking water produced from raw waters (ground and surface waters) containing the active substance, its metabolites and degradation and reaction products will comply with the value of 0,1µg/l set in Council Directive 98/83/EC of 3 November 1998 on the quality of water intended for human consumption1 and not involve risks for human health. The tests will be carried out according to common protocols established at EU level and recognised by both water suppliers and pesticide manufacturers. 1 OJ L 330, 5.12.1998, p. 32.
Amendment 13 #
2006/0132(COD)
Citation 1
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Articles 152(4) and 175(1) thereof,
Amendment 14 #
2006/0132(COD)
Recital 1
(1) In line with Articles 2 and 7 of Decision No 1600/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 July 2002 laying down the Sixth Community Environment Action Programme, this Directive establishes a common legal framework for achieving a sustainable use of pesticides should be established, taking account of the precautionary principle.
Amendment 15 #
2006/0132(COD)
Recital 2
(2) At present, this Directive should apply to pesticides which are plant protection products. However, it is anticipated that the scope of this Directive will be extended to cover biocidal products by 2012.
Amendment 16 #
2006/0132(COD)
Recital 4
(4) National Action Plans aimed at setting quantitative objectives, targets, measures, indicators and timetables to reduce risks and impacts of pesticide use onpesticide use and the risks to human health and the environment and at encouraging the development and introduction of Integrated Pest Management and of alternative non-chemical approaches or techniques in order to reduce dependency on the use of pesticides should be used by Member States in order to facilitate the implementation of this Directive. National Action Plans mayshould be coordinated with implementation plans under other relevant Community legislation and could be used for grouping together objectives to be achieved under other Community legislation related to pesticides.
Amendment 18 #
2006/0132(COD)
Recital 9
(9) Considering the possible risks from the use of pesticides, in particular their acute and chronic health effects and their environmental effects, consumers and the general public should be better informed on the overall impacts of the use of pesticides particularly through the media but also through awareness- raising campaigns, information passed on through retailers and other appropriate measures about both the health and environmental risk and short and long-term adverse effects related to the use of pesticides and about non-chemical alternatives. Member States should monitor and collect data on impacts of pesticide use, including poisoning incidents, and promote long- term research programmes on the effects of pesticide use.
Amendment 21 #
2006/0132(COD)
Recital 12
(12) Aerial spraying of pesticides has the potential to cause significant adverse impacts on human health and the environment, in particular from spray drift. Therefore, aerial spraying should generally be prohibited with derogations possible where it represents clear advantages in terms of reduced impacts on human health and the environment in comparison with other spraying methods, or where there are no viable alternatives, provided that the best available technology to reduce drift is used (e.g. low-drift nozzles) and the health of residents or bystanders is not affected.
Amendment 22 #
2006/0132(COD)
Recital 14
(14) Use of pesticides can be particularly dangerous in very sensitive areas, such as Natura 2000 sites protected in accordance with Directives 79/409/EEC and 92/43/EEC. In other places such as residential areas, public parks, sports grounds or children's playgroundsand recreation grounds, school grounds and children's playgrounds, and in the vicinity of public healthcare facilities (clinics, hospitals, rehabilitation centres, health resorts, hospices), the risks from exposure to pesticides of the general public are high. Use of pesticides in those areas should, therefore, be prohibited, restricted or the risks arising from such use minimised.
Amendment 30 #
2006/0132(COD)
Article 1
This Directive establishes a framework to achieve a sustainable use of pesticides by reducing their use and the risks and impacts of pesticide use on human health and the environment in line with the precautionary principle and promoting the use of Integrated Pest Management and of alternative approaches or technique, giving priority to non-chemical methods.
Amendment 31 #
2006/0132(COD)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Member States may provide subsidies or take fiscal measures to encourage the use of less harmful pesticides. This may include the introduction of a pesticides levy on all products except non-chemical products or low-risk plant protection products as defined in Article [50(1)] of Regulation (EC) No ... [concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market].
Amendment 32 #
2006/0132(COD)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. The provisions of this Directive shall not prevent Member States from applying the precautionary principle in restricting or prohibiting the use of pesticides.
Amendment 33 #
2006/0132(COD)
Article 3 – point 1 a (new)
1a) "use" means all operations carried out with a pesticide, such as storage, handling, dilution, mixing, and application;
Amendment 39 #
2006/0132(COD)
Article 3 – point 9 a (new)
9a) "use reduction" means reduction of applications of pesticides and is not necessarily dependent on volume;
Amendment 41 #
2006/0132(COD)
Article 3 – point 9 b (new)
9b) "treatment index" is based on the fixed standard dose of active substance per hectare needed for one treatment against the pest in question. Therefore, it is not necessarily dependent on volume and can be used to evaluate use reduction.
Amendment 42 #
Amendment 46 #
2006/0132(COD)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
1. Member States shall adopt, and implement without undue delay, National Action Plans to set up targets, measures and timetables to reduce risks, including hazards, and impacts of pesticide use on human health and the environment and to encouragsure the development and introduction of integrated pest management and of alternative approaches or techniques, giving priority to non-chemical methods of plant protection and pest and crop management, in order to reduce dependency on and the use of pesticides. The National Action Plans shall as a minimum include: (a) for other than biological pesticides and low-risk plant protection products as defined in Article [50(1)] of Regulation (EC) No ... [concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market], quantitative use reduction targets measured as a treatment index. The treatment index will be adapted to the specific conditions of each Member State. The treatment index will have to be communicated immediately to the Commission for its approval. For active substances of very high concern the reduction target shall be a reduction of at least 50% in relation to the treatment index calculated for the year 2005 by the end of 2013, unless the Member State can prove that it has already achieved a comparable or higher target based on another year of reference from the period 1995-2004; (b) for pesticide formulations classified as toxic or very toxic pursuant to Directive 1999/45/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 May 1999 concerning the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States relating to the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous preparations1 , a quantitative use reduction target measured as sold volumes. This target shall be a reduction of at least 50% calculated in relation to the year 2005 by the end of 2013, unless the Member State can prove that it has already achieved a comparable or higher reduction target based on another year of reference from the period 1995-2004. 1 OJ L 200, 30.7.1999, p. 1.
Amendment 48 #
2006/0132(COD)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
When drawing up and revising their National Action Plans, Member States shall take account of the public health, social, economic, environmental and health impacts of the measures envisaged, of specific national, regional and local conditions and of all relevant stakeholder groups. Member States shall describe in their National Action Plans how they will implement measures pursuant to Articles 5 to 14 in order to achieve the objectives referred to in the first subparagraph of this paragraph. Minimum requirements for the National Action Plans are listed in the guidance document in Annex IIb. Member States shall step up their efforts to monitor and prevent illegal use of pesticides, in collaboration with the relevant stakeholders. Member States shall report on a regular basis on controls in place regarding illegal use.
Amendment 49 #
2006/0132(COD)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. By ...*, Member States shall adopt background reports in accordance with Annex IIa with the objective of identifying national trends in pesticide use and risks and the priority areas and crops to be addressed in the National Action Plan. * One year after the entry into force of this Directive.
Amendment 52 #
2006/0132(COD)
Article 4 – paragraph 3
3. Where relevant, tThe Commission shall make information communicated in accordance with paragraph 2 available to the public on the Internet.
Amendment 53 #
2006/0132(COD)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Member States shall ensure that professional users, distributors and advisers are aware of the existence and risks of illegal (counterfeit) plant protection products, and are properly trained to identify such products.
Amendment 56 #
2006/0132(COD)
Article 6 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Member States shall ensure that existing inspection and enforcement measures are fully implemented to ensure that illegal (counterfeit) pesticides are not offered for sale.
Amendment 57 #
2006/0132(COD)
Article 7
1. Member States shall take measures to inform the general public and to promote and facilitate information and awareness- raising programmes and the availability of accurate and balanced information relating to pesticides for the general public, in particular regarding the risks, including hazards, and the potential acute and chronic effects for human health, non-target organisms and the environment andrising from their use, and to the use of non-chemical alternatives. 2. Member States shall put in place mandatory systems for gathering information on pesticide acute and chronic poisoning incidents, especially among pesticide operators, workers, residents and any other groups that may be exposed to pesticides regularly. 3. Member States shall regularly monitor and collect information on indicator species exposed to pesticides and on pesticides in the environment, such as in fresh and marine waters, soil and air, and report on this information regularly to the Commission. 4. Member States shall carry out research programmes into specific situations where pesticides have been linked to impacts on human health and the environment, including studies on high-risk groups, biological diversity and combination effects. 5. To enhance comparability of information, the Commission, in cooperation with the Member States, shall develop by ...* a strategic guidance document on monitoring and surveying of impacts of pesticide use on human health and the environment. * Three years after the entry into force of this Directive.
Amendment 60 #
2006/0132(COD)
Article 8 - paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that pesticide application equipment and accessories in professional use shall be subject to mandatory inspections at regular intervals. The interval between inspections shall not exceed five years until 202015 and shall not exceed three years thereafter.
Amendment 62 #
2006/0132(COD)
Article 8 - paragraph 3 – point b
Amendment 64 #
2006/0132(COD)
Article 9 - paragraph 2 – point b
(b) the pesticides used must be explicitly approvuthorised for aerial spraying by the Member State following a specific assessment addressing risks from aerial spraying; substances classified as very toxic (R50) to aquatic organisms shall not be authorised for aerial spraying;
Amendment 65 #
2006/0132(COD)
Article 9 - paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
(da) the area to be sprayed must not be in close proximity to public or residential areas and there must be no effects on the health of residents or bystanders;
Amendment 66 #
2006/0132(COD)
Article 9 - paragraph 2 – point d b (new)
(db) the aerial craft must be equipped with the best available technology to reduce spray drift (e.g. low-drift nozzles); where helicopters are used, the spray booms must be equipped with injection jets to reduce drift.
Amendment 71 #
2006/0132(COD)
Article 9 - paragraph 3
3. Member States shall designate the authorities competent for establishing the specific conditions by which aerial spraying may be carried out and. The competent authority is responsible for authorising aerial spraying following a request pursuant to paragraph 4 and for makeing public information on crops, areas, circumstances and particular requirements for application including weather conditions where aerial spraying may be allowed. TIn the authorisation the competent authorities shall specify the measures necessary for warning residents and bystanders in good time and to protect the environment in the vicinity of the area sprayed.
Amendment 72 #
2006/0132(COD)
Article 9 - paragraph 4
4. A professional user wishing to apply pesticides by aerial spraying shall submit a request in due time to the competent authority to apply pesticides by aerial spraying accompanied by evidence to show that the conditions referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3 are fulfilled. Member States may provide that requests for which no answer was received on the decisiThe notification shall con taken within the time period laid down by the competein information about the time of spraying and the amounts authorities shall be deemed to bend the type of pesticides approvlied.
Amendment 73 #
2006/0132(COD)
Article 9 - paragraph 6
6. The competent authorities shall keep records of the requests submitted under paragraph 4 and shall make them available to the public.
Amendment 75 #
2006/0132(COD)
Article 10
1. Member States shall ensure that appropriate measures to protect the aquatic environment and drinking water supplies from the impact of pesticides are adopted. These measures shall support and be compatible with relevant provisions of Directive 2000/60/EC and Regulation (EC) No …. 2. The measuretake the necessary action to protect bodies of water, in particular by ensuring that buffer zones, where pesticides must not be applied or stored, are established on fields adjacent to water courses, and in particular to safeguard zones for the abstraction of drinking water established in accordance with Article 7(3) of Directive 2000/60/EC. The dimensions of the buffer zones shall be defined as a function of the risks of pollution and the agricultural and climate characteristics of the area concerned. Furthermore Member States shall ensure that, in safeguard zones for the abstraction of drinking water in accordance with Article 7(3) of Directive 2000/60/EC, additional measures are taken to prevent contamination of water with pesticides including, where necessary, tighter restrictions on use of some high-risk products, enhanced use of buffer zones, specific training and awareness of advisers and spray operators, and strict enforcement of best practice in filling, mixing and disposal of pesticides. Member States may establish any pesticide-free zones they deem necessary in order to safeguard drinking water resources. Such pesticide-free zones may cover the entire Member State. 2. In addition to the actions provided for in paragraph 1 shall include, Member States shall take the following measures: (a) giving preference to pesticides that are not classified as dangerous for the aquatic environment pursuant to Directive 1999/45/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 May 1999 concerning the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States relating to the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous preparations nor containing priority hazardous substances as set in Article 16(3) of Directive 2000/60/EC; (b) giving preference to the most efficient application techniques such as the use of low-drift pesticide application equipment especially in vertical crops such as hops and those found in orchards and vineyards; (c) use of mitigation measures which minimise the risk of off-site pollution caused by spray drift, drain-flow and run- off. These shall include when necessary the establishment of appropriately-sized buffer zones for the protection of non- target aquatic organisms and safeguard zones for surface and groundwater used for the abstraction of drinking water, where pesticides must not be used or stored; (d) reducing as far as possible or if appropriate eliminating applications on or along roads, railway lines, very permeable surfaces or other infrastructure close to surface water or groundwater or on sealed surfaces with a high risk of run-off into surface water or sewage systems.
Amendment 76 #
2006/0132(COD)
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) use of mitigation measures which minimise the risk of off-site pollution caused by spray drift, drain-flow and run- off. These shall include when necessary the establishment of appropriately-sized buffer zones for the protection of non- target aquatic organisms and safeguard zones for surface and groundwater used for the abstraction of drinking water, where pesticides must not be used or stored;
Amendment 81 #
2006/0132(COD)
Article 11 –title - introductory part and point 1
Reduction of pesticide use orand risks in specificensitive areas Member States shall, having due regard tofor the necessary hygiene and public health requirements and biodiversity, or the results of relevant risk assessments, ensure that the use of pesticides is prohibited, or restricted tor the risks arising from such use minimisedminimum necessary, in: 1) all areas used by the general public or by vulnerable populations, such as groups, at least in residential areas, parks, public gardens, sports and recreation grounds, school grounds and playgrounds; and in the vicinity of public healthcare facilities (clinics, hospitals, rehabilitation centres, health resorts, hospices) as well as in substantial no-spray zones including in fields around these areas.
Amendment 86 #
2006/0132(COD)
Article 13 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall take appropriatell necessary measures to promote low pesticide-input pest management, giving priority wherever possible to non- chemical methods and otherwisof plant protection and pest and crop management, and to ensure that professional users of pesticides switch as quickly as possible to practices and products with the lowest risk to human health and the environment among those available for the same pest problem. Low pesticide-input pest management includes Integrated Pest Management as well as organic farming according to Council Regulation (EC) No 834/2007 of 28 June 2007 on organic production and labelling of organic products.
Amendment 87 #
2006/0132(COD)
Article 13 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall establish or support the establishment of all necessary conditions for the implementation of Integrated Pest Management and non- chemical methods of plant protection and pest and crop management. In particular, they shall ensure that professional users have at their disposal information, training and tools for pest monitoring and decision making, as well as advisory services on integrated pest management. and non- chemical methods of plant protection and pest and crop management, and shall draw up descriptions of the best integrated crop protection practices, assigning priority to non-chemical crop protection.
Amendment 90 #
2006/0132(COD)
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
1. Harmonizsed risk indicators as referred to in Annex IV shall be established. HoweverUntil those indicators are adopted, Member States may continue to use existing national indicators or adopt other appropriate indicators in addition to the harmonized ones.
Amendment 92 #
2006/0132(COD)
Article 14 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall communicate the results of the evaluations carried out pursuant to paragraph 2 to the Commission and to other Member States and shall make this information available to the public.
Amendment 93 #
2006/0132(COD)
Article 14 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
The results shall be made available to the general public via the Internet portal referred to in the second subparagraph of Article 4(2).
Amendment 103 #
2006/0132(COD)
Annex I – paragraph 6
6. Procedures for preparing pesticide application equipment for work, including its calibration, and for its operation with minimum risks to the user, other humans, non-target animal and plant species, biodiversity and, the environment and water resources..
Amendment 104 #
2006/0132(COD)
Annex I – paragraph 8
8. Emergency action to protect human health and, the environment and water resources in case of accidental spillage and, contamination and extreme weather events that would result in pesticides leaching risks.
Amendment 105 #
2006/0132(COD)
Annex I – paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Special care in protection areas established under Articles 6 and 7 of Directive 2000/60/EC.
Amendment 106 #
2006/0132(COD)
Annex II a (new)
Amendment 107 #
2006/0132(COD)
Annex II b (new)
Amendment 58 #
2006/0129(COD)
Article 4 – paragraph 3
3. Member States that designate mixing zones shall ensure that the extent of any such zone is: (a) restricted to the proximity of the point of discharge; (b) proportionate, having regard to the concentrations of pollutants at the point of discharge and to the conditions on emissions of pollutants contained in the prior regulations, such as authorisations and/or permits, referred to in Article 11(3)(g) of Directive 2000/60/EC and any other relevant Community law, in accordance with the application of best available techniques and Article 10 of Directive 2000/60/EC, in particular after those prior regulations are reviewed.
Amendment 53 #
2005/0283(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 a (new)
Article 3 a (new)
Article 3a Exemption in case of existing alternative methods At the request of local or regional authorities who have developed methods of calculating lifetime costs, including the environmental effects, which are specifically tailored to meet local needs and conditions, the Commission may exempt these local governments from providing calculations pursuant to Article 3, if the methods applied are deemed to have an equally positive effect on the environment as well as the promotion of clean and energy efficient vehicles.