1 Amendments of Georgios PAPASTAMKOS related to 2009/2156(INI)
Amendment 50 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses, however, that in order to apply these criteria and establish realistic threshold values in practice, it is essential that the necessary biophysical data are available to the Member States with a sufficient degree of accuracy in relation to the natural environment; supports, therefore, the test of practical application of the proposed criteria introduced by the Commission; calls for the detailed maps that are to be submitted by the Member States to be used if necessary to adapt the criteria and the proposed threshold value of 66% (to the reality in terms of the natural environment); expresses reservations about the proposed 66% threshold and takes the view that it should be adjusted downwards with the preferred threshold being 50%;