Activities of Michael CRAMER related to 2012/0297(COD)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2011/92/EU on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment
Amendments (11)
Amendment 15 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 21 a (new)
Recital 21 a (new)
(21 a) based on the Convention on Environmental Impact Assessment in a Transboundary Context (Espoo convention), Member States and neighbouring countries should carry out one single integrated Environmental Impact Assessment of an entire cross- border section at an early stage of planning
Amendment 21 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 1 – point b
Article 1 – point 1 – point b
Directive 2011/92/EU
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point g a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point g a (new)
(g a) 'cross-border section' means the section which ensures the continuity of a project of common interest between the nearest urban nodes on both sides of the border of two Member States or between a Member State and a neighbouring country
Amendment 27 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 3
Article 1 – point 3
Directive 2011/92/EU
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
The environmental impact assessment shall identify, describe and assess in an appropriate manner, in the light of each individual case and in accordance with Articles 4 to 11, the direct and indirect significant effects of a project on the following factors:
Amendment 28 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 3
Article 1 – point 3
Directive 2011/92/EU
Article 3 – point a
Article 3 – point a
population, human health, eco-systems and biodiversity, with particular attention to species and habitats protected under Council Directive 92/43/EEC(*) and Directive 2009/147/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council(**);
Amendment 29 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 3
Article 1 – point 3
material assets, cultural and historical heritage and the landscape;
Amendment 38 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)
Directive 2011/92/EU
Article 5 a (new)
Article 5 a (new)
The following Article 5 a (new) is added: (5 a) Projects including a cross-border section shall only be eligible to receive EU co-funding if one integrated cross-border Environmental Impact Assessment is carried out as from an early planning stage.
Amendment 39 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 5
Article 1 – point 5
Directive 2011/92/EU
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Where an environmental impact assessment must be carried out in accordance with Articles 5 to 10, the developer shall prepare an environmental report. The environmental report shall be based on the determination pursuant to paragraph 2 of this Article and include the information that may reasonably be required for making informed decisions on the environmental impacts of the proposed project, taking into account current knowledge and methods of assessment, the characteristics, technical capacity and location of the project, existing levels of emissions (gases and noise) and vibrations, the characteristics of the potential impact, alternatives to the proposed project and the extent to which certain matters (including the evaluation of alternatives) are more appropriately assessed at different levels including the planning level, or on the basis of other assessment requirements. The detailed list of information to be provided in the environmental report is specified in Annex IV.
Amendment 71 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – point -2 a (new)
Annex I – point -2 a (new)
Directive 2011/92/EU
Annex I – point 14a (new)
Annex I – point 14a (new)
(-2 a ) In Annex I, the following point (14 a) is inserted: 14a: The use of hydraulic fracturing for the purpose of the exploration and production of oil and/or natural gas regardless of the amount extracted
Amendment 72 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – point -1 (new)
Annex I – point -1 (new)
Directive 2011/92/EU
Annex I – point 14b (new)
Annex I – point 14b (new)
(-1a) In Annex I, the following point (14b) is inserted: 14b. Offshore installations for oil and gas
Amendment 73 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex 1 – point 1
Annex 1 – point 1
A description of the aspects of the environment likely to be significantly affected by the proposed project.
Amendment 76 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex 1 – point 2
Annex 1 – point 2
Directive 2011/92/EU
Annex III– paragraph 1 – point i
Annex III– paragraph 1 – point i
the risks to human health (e.g. due to water contamination or air pollution and noise including vibrations);