Activities of Eva LICHTENBERGER related to 2011/0398(COD)
Plenary speeches (1)
Introduction of noise-related operating restrictions at European Union airports (debate)
Shadow reports (2)
RECOMMENDATION FOR SECOND READING on the Council position at first reading with a view to the adoption of a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the establishment of rules and procedures with regard to the introduction of noise-related operating restrictions at Union airports within a Balanced Approach and repealing Directive 2002/30/EC PDF (152 KB) DOC (65 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the establishment of rules and procedures with regard to the introduction of noise-related operating restrictions at Union airports within a Balanced Approach and repealing Directive 2002/30/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council PDF (437 KB) DOC (663 KB)
Legal basis opinions (0)
Amendments (41)
Amendment 1 #
Council position
Recital 3
Recital 3
Amendment 2 #
Council position
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) Following the removal of the noisiest aircraft pursuant to Directive 2002/30/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Directive 2006/93/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, an update of how to use operating restriction measures is required to enable authorities to deal with the current noisiest aircraft so as to improve the noise environment around Union airports within the international framework of the Balanced Approach.
Amendment 3 #
Council position
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) While noise assessments should be carried out on a regular basis in accordance with Directive 2002/49/EC, such assessments should only lead to additional noise abatement measures if the current combination of noise mitigating measures does not achieve the noise abatement objectives, taking into account expected airport development. For airports where a noise problem has been identified, additional noise abatement measures should be identified in accordance with the Balanced Approach methodology. In order to ensure a wide application of the Balanced Approach within the Union, its use is recommended whenever it is considered adequate by the individual Member State concerned, even beyond the scope of this Regulation. Noise-related operating restrictions should be introduced only when other Balanced Approach measures are not sufficient to attain the specific noise abatement objectives.
Amendment 4 #
Council position
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) It is recognised that Member States have decided on noise-related operating restrictions in accordance with national legislation based on nationally acknowledged noise methods, which, as yet, might not be fully consistent with the method described in the authoritative European Civil Aviation Conference Report Doc 29 entitled 'Standard Method of Computing Noise Contours around Civil Airports' (ECAC Doc 29) nor use the internationally recognised aircraft noise performance information. However, the efficiency and effectiveness of a noise- related operating restriction should be assessed in accordance with the methods prescribed in ECAC Doc 29 and the Balanced Approach. Accordingly, Member States should adapt their assessments of operating restrictions in national legislation towards full compliance with ECAC Doc 29.
Amendment 5 #
Council position
Recital 15
Recital 15
Amendment 6 #
Council position
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. This Regulation lays down, where a noise problem has been identified, rules on the process to be followed for the introduction of noise-related operating restrictions in a consistent manner on an airport-by-airport basis, so as to help improve the noise climate and to limit or reduce the number of people significantly affected by potentially harmful effects of aircraft noise, in accordance with the Balanced Approach.
Amendment 7 #
Council position
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) to enable the use of operating restrictions in accordance with the Balanced Approach so as to achieve the sustainable development of the airport and air traffic management network capacity from a gate- to-gate perspective.
Amendment 8 #
Amendment 9 #
Council position
Article 2 – point 5
Article 2 – point 5
(5) 'noise-related action' means any measure that affects the noise climate around airports, for which the principles of the Balanced Approach apply, including other non- operational actions that can affect the number of people exposed to aircraft noise;
Amendment 10 #
Council position
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Member States shall ensure that the Balanced Approach is adopted in respect of aircraft noise management at those airports where a noise problem has been identified. To that end, they shall ensure that:
Amendment 11 #
Council position
Article 5 – paragraph 3 – poind d
Article 5 – paragraph 3 – poind d
(d) not applying operating restrictions as a first resort, but only after consideration of the other measures of the Balanced Approach.
Amendment 12 #
Council position
Article 5 – paragraph 4
Article 5 – paragraph 4
4. The measures may, within the Balanced Approach, be differentiated according to aircraft type; aircraft noise performance, use of airport and air navigation facilities, flight path and/or the timeframe covered.
Amendment 13 #
Council position
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point a
Amendment 14 #
Council position
Article 7 – paragraph 4
Article 7 – paragraph 4
4. The data referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this Article shall be limited to what is strictly necessary and shall be provided free of charge, in electronic form, by internet and using the format specified, where applicable.
Amendment 15 #
Council position
Article 8 – paragraph 3
Article 8 – paragraph 3
Amendment 16 #
Council position
Annex II
Annex II
The cost-effectiveness of envisaged noise- related operating restrictions will be assessed taking due account of the following elements, to the extent possible, in quantifiable terms: (1) the anticipated noise benefit, including the health benefit, of the envisaged measures, now and in the future; (2) the safety of aviation operations, including third-party risks; (3) the capacity of the airport; (4) any effects on the European aviation network. In addition, competent authorities may take due account of the following factors: (1(4a) the health and safety of local residents living in the vicinity of the airport; (24b) environmental sustainability, including interdependencies between noise and emissions; (34c) any direct, indirect orand catalytic employment and economic effects, including potential effects on regional economies; (4d) impact on working conditions at airports.
Amendment 46 #
Draft legislative resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Adopts its position at first reading hereinafter set outRejects the Commission's proposal;
Amendment 47 #
Draft legislative resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the Commission to referview the matter to Parliament again if it intends to amend its proposal substantially or replace it with another textDirective 2002/30/EC on 'Operational Restrictions for Noise Reduction at Airports' in a more balanced way, with the aim of efficiently reducing noise at airports, taking into account the health of the citizens and respecting the subsidiarity principle;
Amendment 54 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2 a (new)
Recital 2 a (new)
Amendment 67 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10 a (new)
Recital 10 a (new)
(10a) For obtaining a more realistic view on noise disturbance, the Commission should propose methods of measuring and enforcing noise levels, that include average and peaks values as well as the cumulative effect.
Amendment 77 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
Amendment 87 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) to enable selection of the most cost- effective noise mitigareduction measures in accordance with the Balanced Approach so as to achieve themore effective noise reduction measures at the source and thereby the long term sustainable development of the airport and air traffic management network capacity from a gate-to-gate perspective.
Amendment 95 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Differentiated measures for noise reduction by operational restrictions, including night bans between 10:00 and 06:00, shall be based on the localisation of each airport, as shown on the noise maps, delivered by the Member Sates on the basis of Directive 2002/49/EC.
Amendment 97 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
(1a) 'Air transport area' is an area that includes the airport as well as take off and landing routes and where local noise emissions limits may be exceeded;
Amendment 100 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
(2) ‘Balanced Approach’ means the method under which the range of available measures, namelyinter alia noise avoidance, reduction of aircraft noise at the source, health effects from noise, land-use planning and management, noise abatement operational procedures and operating restrictions, is considered in a consistent way with the view to addressing the noise problem in the most cost-effective waof noise avoidance and reduction efficiently on an airport by airport basis.
Amendment 115 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall designate competent authorities responsible for adopting measures on operating restrictions, as well asfix the noise limits at different airports, define the noise reduction targets, and choose the most efficient measures for noise reduction. The measures shall be based on WHO noise guidelines for Europe as well as national procedures and the representative organisations of affected citizens shall be consulted by an independent appeal body.
Amendment 146 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point g
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point g
(g) decide on the measures and provide for sufficient notificatinform the Commission;
Amendment 152 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Member States shall, when taking noise- related action, consider inter alia the following combinations of available measures, with a view to determining the most cost-effective combination of measures:
Amendment 157 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) noise abatement operational procedures, including the guidance of take off and landing routes;
Amendment 165 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d
(d) not as a first resort, operating restrictions.
Amendment 185 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5
Article 4 – paragraph 5
5. Measures or a combination of measures taken in accordance with this Regulation for a given airport shall not be more restrictive than necessarybe appropriate to achieve the environmental noise abatement objectives set for that airport. Operating restrictions shall be non-discriminatory, in particular on grounds of nationality, identity or activity of aircraft operators.
Amendment 240 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Airports shall constantly inform inhabitants near to airports by internet as well at well visible places and by press about the measured noise values of at least the last 24 hours in terms of average and peaks.
Amendment 261 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10
Article 10
Amendment 282 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – section 1 – point 1
Annex 1 – section 1 – point 1
1. Competent authorities willMember States are advised to use noise assessment methods which have been developed in accordance with the ECAC Report Doc 29 ‘Report on Standard Method of Computing Noise Contours around Civil Airports’, 3rd Edition.
Amendment 298 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 2 – heading 1
Annex 2 – heading 1
Assessment of the cost-benefit- effectiveness of noise-related operating restrictions
Amendment 303 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 2 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Annex 2 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
The cost-benefit-effectiveness of envisaged noise- related operating restrictions will be assessed taking due account of following elements, to the extent possible, in quantifiable terms:
Amendment 309 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)
Annex 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)
4a. Changes in economic and social aspects, such as immobilia values, in the neighbourhood of the airports;
Amendment 311 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4 b (new)
Annex 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4 b (new)
4b. Influences on working conditions at the airports;
Amendment 313 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4 c (new)
Annex 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4 c (new)
4c. Effects on the different modes of transport and mobility;
Amendment 314 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4 d (new)
Annex 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4 d (new)
4d. Effects on the external costs;
Amendment 317 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 2 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Annex 2 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
In addition competent authorities mayshall take due account of following factors: