Activities of Thomas ULMER related to 2008/0240(COD)
Plenary speeches (3)
Explanations of vote
Explanations of vote
Explanations of vote
Amendments (8)
Amendment 88 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) As soon as scientific evidence is available and taking into account the precautionary principle, the prohibition of other hazardous substances and their substitution by more environmentally friendly alternatives which ensure at least the same level of protection of consumers should be examined, paying. This examination should include a full impact assessment with consultation of relevant stakeholders. The examination should also pay attention to coherency with other Community legislation, and in particular to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH). Specific account should be taken of the potential impact on SMEs.
Amendment 108 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 - paragraph 1
Article 2 - paragraph 1
1. This Directive shall apply to electrical and electronic equipment, including electrical cables, falling under the categories set out in Annex I as specified in Annex II.
Amendment 137 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 - paragraph 3- point c a (new)
Article 2 - paragraph 3- point c a (new)
(ca) equipment which is manufactured in the Community or imported for the purposes of research and development.
Amendment 156 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 - point l
Article 3 - point l
l) "homogeneous material" means either: - a material of uniform composition throughoutthat consists of only one material throughout - a combination of multiple materials that cannot be mechanically disjointed into different materials, meaning that the materials cannot, in principle be separated by mechanical actions such as unscrewing, cutting, crushing, grinding and abrasive processes excluding surface coatings, or - a surface coating, or - small components or materials of equal to or less than 4 mm³ in size
Amendment 157 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 - point l a (new)
Article 3 - point l a (new)
(la) "mechanically disjointed" means materials can, in principle be separated by mechanical actions, such as unscrewing, cutting, crushing, grinding and abrasive processes
Amendment 230 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 - paragraph 2
Article 5 - paragraph 2
2. Measures adopted in accordance with point b of paragraph 1 shall have a maximum validity period of up to four years and may be renewed. The Commission shall decide in due time on any. Based on the facts presented in the application, a longer exemption period may be exceptionally granted, on a case-by-case basis. No later than 9 months after the application has been submitted, the Commission shall decide on an application for an exemption or for the renewal of an exemption. An application for renewal tshat isll be submitted no later than 18 months before an exemption expires. Where the Commission rejects an application for renewal, it shall grant a grace period for the placing on the market of the equipment, except in cases where continued placing on the market would constitute an unacceptable risk to human health or the environment. The grace period shall not exceed 6 months for the placing on the market and an additional 18 months for the putting into service of the equipment concerned.
Amendment 240 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 - paragraph 3
Article 5 - paragraph 3
3. Before Annexes are amended, the Commission shall inter aliamake an impact assessment. It shall also consult producers of electrical and electronic equipment, recyclers, treatment operators, environmental organisations and employee and consumer associations.
Amendment 243 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 - paragraph 4
Article 5 - paragraph 4
4. As long as materials or components are included in Annexes V and VI to this Directive, on the basis of Article 5(1)(b) of this Directive, those applications shall also be considered exempted from the authorisation requirements set out in Article 58(2) of the regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 for the validity period of the exemption granted under this Directive. As long as the use of a substance is authorised in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, those applications shall also be considered exempted from the requirements relating to applications for an exemption set out in this Directive, for the validity period of the authorisation granted under Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006.