Activities of Leopold Józef RUTOWICZ related to 2008/0172(COD)
Plenary speeches (1)
Machinery for pesticide application (A6-0137/2009, Leopold Józef Rutowicz)
Reports (1)
REPORT Report on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on machinery for pesticide application, amending Directive 2006/42/EC of 17 May 2006 on machinery PDF (231 KB) DOC (375 KB)
Amendments (20)
Amendment 36 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The requirements for the protection of the health and safety of persons and, where appropriate, domestic animals and property are already covered by Directive 2006/42/EC of the European Parliament and the Council of 17 May 2006 on machinery. In order to ensure the consistency of that Directive with the Framework Directive, it it is thus appropriate that essential environmental protection requirements for the design and construction of new machinery for pesticide application are also included in the Directive 2006/42/ECat Directive, while ensuring that they support and facilitate the implementation of the Framework Directive's provisions relating to the maintenance and inspection of machinery already in professional use.
Amendment 37 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 4 b (new)
Recital 4 b (new)
(4b) Machinery for pesticide application includes self-propelled, towed, vehicle- mounted, semi-mounted and airborne machinery, as well as stationary machinery intended for pesticide application, both for professional and consumer use. It also includes powered, or manually-operated, portable and handheld machinery with a pressure chamber. Taking into account this broad and diversified product range, certain requirements of this Directive should apply only to specific types of machinery.
Amendment 38 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 4 c (new)
Recital 4 c (new)
(4c) This Directive is limited to the essential requirements with which machinery for pesticide application must comply before being placed on the market and/or put into service, while the European standardisation organisations are responsible for drawing up technical standards providing detailed specifications for the various categories of that machinery in order to enable manufacturers to comply with those requirements. Given that the application of these harmonised standards remains voluntary, the requirements set out in this Directive should be as clear and detailed as possible so as to ensure the desired level of protection of human health and the environment, while also ensuring consistency with the principles of the New Approach. It is also essential that all interested parties, including industry, farmers and environmental organisations, are equally involved in the establishment of the harmonised standards, so as to ensure that they are adopted on the basis of a clear consensus amongst all stakeholders.
Amendment 45 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 5 – point b – point ii
Article 1 – point 5 – point b – point ii
Directive 2006/42/EC
Annex I – Section 2.4 – point 2.4.1
Annex I – Section 2.4 – point 2.4.1
2.4.1 Definition Machinery for pesticide application' means machinery specifically intended for the application of plant protection products as defined in Regulation (EC) N° […] or of biocidal products for pest control belonging to product types 14 to 19 as defined in Annex V to Directive 98/8/EC. For the purposes of this Directive, machinery used for the application of materials containing pesticide shall be considered as machinery for pesticide application and shall comply, where relevant, with the supplementary requirements set out in this section.
Amendment 47 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 5 – point b – point ii
Article 1 – point 5 – point b – point ii
Directive 2006/42/EC
Annex I – Section 2.4 – point 2.4.2.1 (new)
Annex I – Section 2.4 – point 2.4.2.1 (new)
2.4.2.1 Air-assisted equipment Insofar as its purpose allows, machinery must, where possible, be designed and constructed with air-assisted spraying equipment to ensure a more precise deposition of the pesticide.
Amendment 48 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 5 – point b – point ii
Article 1 – point 5 – point b – point ii
Directive 2006/42/EC
Annex I – Section 2.4 – point 2.4.2.2 (new)
Annex I – Section 2.4 – point 2.4.2.2 (new)
2.4.2.2 Tunnel spraying equipment Insofar as its purpose allows, machinery must, where possible, be designed and constructed with tunnel spraying equipment to ensure a more precise deposition of the pesticide.
Amendment 49 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 5 – point b – point ii
Article 1 – point 5 – point b – point ii
Directive 2006/42/EC
Annex I – Section 2.4 – point 2.4.3.1 (new)
Annex I – Section 2.4 – point 2.4.3.1 (new)
2.4.3.1 Measuring systems The machinery must be fitted with accurate measuring systems to ensure a precise and safe application of the pesticide and, where necessary, with devices to measure wind speed/direction and air temperature. The measuring systems must be clearly readable from the operating positions.
Amendment 50 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 5 – point b – point ii
Article 1 – point 5 – point b – point ii
Directive 2006/42/EC
Annex I – Section 2.4 – point 2.4.3.2 (new)
Annex I – Section 2.4 – point 2.4.3.2 (new)
2.4.3.2 Nozzles Nozzles must be designed and constructed with an adequate droplet size to prevent spray drift. Dripping from the nozzles must be prevented when the application is stopped. It must also be possible to measure the flowrate of each individual nozzle.
Amendment 52 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 5 – point b – point ii
Article 1 – point 5 – point b – point ii
Directive 2006/42/EC
Annex I – Section 2.4 – point 2.4.4
Annex I – Section 2.4 – point 2.4.4
2.4.4 Filling and emptying Machinery must be designed and constructed so as to facilitate precise filling and complete emptying and to prevent any unintentional dispersal of pesticide during these operationswith the necessary quantity of pesticide and ensure easy and complete emptying, while preventing spillage of pesticide during these operations. Machinery must be fitted with adequate equipment to avoid contamination of the water supply source during these operations. Where applicable, filling devices must be designed to avoid any return of liquid from the tank to the filling supply.
Amendment 53 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 5 – point b – point ii
Article 1 – point 5 – point b – point ii
Directive 2006/42/EC
Annex I – Section 2.4 – point 2.4.5.2
Annex I – Section 2.4 – point 2.4.5.2
2.4.5.2 Distribution and deposition The machinery must be designed and constructed so as to ensure an even distribution and homogeneous deposition of pesticide on target areas and to minimise losses to non-target areas. Losses must be prevented while the pesticide application function is stoppthat pesticide is only deposited on targets, thereby preventing losses and spray drift to other areas. Where appropriate, an even distribution and homogeneous deposition of pesticide must be ensured.
Amendment 55 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 5 – point b – point ii
Article 1 – point 5 – point b – point ii
Directive 2006/42/EC
Annex I – Section 2.4 – point 2.4.5.2 a (new)
Annex I – Section 2.4 – point 2.4.5.2 a (new)
2.4.5.2a Prevention of spillage and leakages The machinery must be designed and constructed so as to prevent losses while the pesticide application function is stopped. Leakage must be prevented at all times.
Amendment 56 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 5 – point b – point ii
Article 1 – point 5 – point b – point ii
Directive 2006/42/EC
Annex I – Section 2.4 – point 2.4.5.2 c (new)
Annex I – Section 2.4 – point 2.4.5.2 c (new)
2.4.5.2c Spray boom Where applicable, the spray boom must be stable in all directions and its height must be adjustable to ensure the precise deposition of pesticide on the target. It must also retain flexibility in case of contact with obstacles, and immediately and automatically return to its original position once the obstacles have been cleared. It must be shielded on all sides, and the nozzles at the extremities of the rows must be directed inwards to avoid spraying adjacent areas.
Amendment 57 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 5 – point b – point ii
Article 1 – point 5 – point b – point ii
Directive 2006/42/EC
Annex I – Section 2.4 – point 2.4.5.2d (new)
Annex I – Section 2.4 – point 2.4.5.2d (new)
2.4.5.2d Headland management systems Insofar as its purpose allows, machinery must, where possible, be fitted with headland management systems or equivalent equipment to allow regularly repeated operations to be programmed into a recorded sequence.
Amendment 58 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 5 – point b – point ii
Article 1 – point 5 – point b – point ii
Directive 2006/42/EC
Annex I – Section 2.4 – point 2.4.5.2 e (new)
Annex I – Section 2.4 – point 2.4.5.2 e (new)
2.4.5.2e Hoses and pipes Where applicable, hoses and pipes must be designed and constructed to avoid disturbance of liquid flow or accidental spillage in case of failure. There must be no leakage from pipes and hoses, even when machinery is operated at the system's maximum obtainable pressure.
Amendment 59 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article – point 5 – point b – point ii
Article – point 5 – point b – point ii
Directive 2006/42/EC
Annex I – Section 2.4 – point 2.4.6.2
Annex I – Section 2.4 – point 2.4.6.2
2.4.6.2 Servicing The machinery must be designed and constructed to facilitate the changing of worn parts. It must be possible to connect the necessary measuring instruments to the machinery to check its correct functioning without contaminating the environment.
Amendment 60 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 5 – point b – point ii
Article 1 – point 5 – point b – point ii
Directive 2006/42/EC
Annex I – Section 2.4 – Point 2.4.8 – point a
Annex I – Section 2.4 – Point 2.4.8 – point a
(a) precautions to be taken during mixing, filling, emptying and cleaning to avoid contamination of the environmentspraying, emptying, cleaning, servicing and transport operations to avoid contamination of the operator and the environment, in particular the soil and water bodies;
Amendment 61 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 5 – point b – point ii
Article 1 – point 5 – point b – point ii
Directive 2006/42/EC
Annex I – Section 2.4 – Point 2.4.8 – point b b (new)
Annex I – Section 2.4 – Point 2.4.8 – point b b (new)
(bb) restrictions on the use of the machinery under high wind speeds and above moderate temperatures in order to prevent drift of pesticide;
Amendment 62 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 5 – point b – point ii
Article 1 – point 5 – point b – point ii
Directive 2006/42/EC
Annex I – Section 2.4 – Point 2.4.8 – point b c (new)
Annex I – Section 2.4 – Point 2.4.8 – point b c (new)
(bc) advanced warnings to be given to neighbours and bystanders to ensure the protection of human health, domestic animals and bee populations;
Amendment 63 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 5 – point b – point ii
Article 1 – point 5 – point b – point ii
Directive 2006/42/EC
Annex I – Section 2.4 – Point 2.4.8 – point b d (new)
Annex I – Section 2.4 – Point 2.4.8 – point b d (new)
(bd) information on types of pesticides that may cause incorrect functioning of the machinery and restrictions on the use of particular pesticides;
Amendment 64 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 5 – point b – point ii
Article 1 – point 5 – point b – point ii
Directive 2006/42/EC
Annex I – Section 2.4 – Point 2.4.8 – point g a (new)
Annex I – Section 2.4 – Point 2.4.8 – point g a (new)
(ga) instructions for connecting the necessary measuring instruments;