Activities of Caroline LUCAS related to 2006/0304(COD)
Plenary speeches (2)
Amendment of Directive 2003/87/EC so as to include aviation activities in the scheme for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading within the Community (debate)
Amendment of Directive 2003/87/EC so as to include aviation activities in the scheme for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading within the Community (debate)
Amendments (7)
Amendment 48 #
Recital 17
(17) In order to avoid distortions of competition, a harmonised allocation methodology should be specified for determining the total quantity of allowances to be issued and for distributing allowances to aircraft operators. A proportion of allowances will be allocated by auction in accordance with rules to be developed by the Commission. From 2013 onwards, all allowances will be auctioned. A special reserve of allowances should be set aside to ensure access to the market for new aircraft operators and to assist aircraft operators which increase sharply the number of tonne-kilometres that they perform. Aircraft operators that cease operations should continue to be issued with allowances until the end of the period for which free allowances have already been allocated. Or. en (amendments 75 and 87 adopted at first reading)
Amendment 52 #
Recital 19
(19) Aviation contributes to the overall climate change impact of human activities and the environmental impact of greenhouse gas emissions from aircraft can be mitigated through measures to tackle. The proceeds from the auctioning of allowances should be used to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to adapt to the impacts of climate change in the EU and third countries, especially in developing countries, and to fund research and development for mitigation and adaptation. Decisions on national public expenditure are a matter for Member States, in line with the principle of subsidiarity. Without prejudice to that positionThe proceeds of auctioning should in particular be used to fund contributions to the Global Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Fund, and measures to avoid deforestation. In order to reduce to some extent the burden on citizens, revenues generated from theby auctioning of allowances, or an equivalent amount where required by overriding budgetary principles of the Member States, such as unity and universality,should also be used to lower taxes and charges imposed on environment-friendly transport such as rail and bus. They should also be used to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, to adapt to the impacts of climate change cover the Member States’ justified costs in administering the EU and third countries, to fund research and development for mitigation and adaptation and to cover the cost of administering the scheme. This could include measures to encourage environmentally-friendly transport. The proceeds of auctioning should in particular be used to fund contributions to the Global Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Fund, and measures to avoid deforestation and facilitate adaptis Directive. Member States may also use those revenues to mitigate or even eliminate any accessibility and competitiveness problems arising for the outermost regions and problems for public service obligations in developing countries. The provisconnection with the implementations of this Directive relating to the use of revenues should not prejudge any decision on the use to be made of revenues generated from the auctioning of allowances in the broader context of the general review of Directive 2003/87/EC. . Member States should inform the Commission of measures taken in this connection. Or. en (amendment 14 adopted at first reading)
Amendment 54 #
Recital 33 a (new)
Amendment 58 #
Article 1 - point 4
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 3c - paragraph 2
Article 3c - paragraph 2
2. For the period referred to in Article 11(2) beginning on 1 January 2013, and, in the absence of any amendments following the review referred to in Article 30(4), for each subsequent period, the total quantity of aviation allowances to be allocated to aircraft operators shall be equivalent to 100% of the historical aviation emissions multiplied by the number of years in the period. issued each year shall decrease in a linear manner corresponding to a reduction target of 30% in reference to the annual value established under paragraph 1. Or. en (amendment 13 and 61 adopted at first reading)
Amendment 62 #
Article 1 - point 4
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 3d - paragraph 2
Article 3d - paragraph 2
2. For subsequent periods, the percentage to be auctioned referred to in paragraph 1 may be increased as part of the general review of this Directive. all allowances shall be auctioned. Or. en (amendments 75 and 87 adopted at first reading)
Amendment 67 #
Article 1 - point 4
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 3e - paragraph 1
Article 3e - paragraph 1
1. For eachthe period referred to in Article 3c(1), each aircraft operator may apply for an allocation of allowances that are to be allocated free of charge. An application may be made by submitting to the competent authority in the administering Member State verified tonne-kilometre data for the aviation activities listed in Annex I performed by that aircraft operator for the monitoring year. For the purposes of this Article, the monitoring year shall be the calendar year ending 24 months before the start of the period to which it relates in accordance with Annexes IV and V or, in relation to the period referred to in Article 3c(1), 2010. Any application shall be made at least 21 months before the start of the period to which it relates or, in relation to the period referred to in Article 3c(1), by 31 March 2011. in relation to the period referred to in Article 3c(1), 2010. Any application shall be made by 31 March 2011. Or. en (amendments 75 and 87 adopted at first reading)
Amendment 68 #
Article 1 - point 4
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 3e - paragraph 3 - point (d)
Article 3e - paragraph 3 - point (d)
(d) the number of allowances to be allocated free of charge in thate period referred to in Article 3c(1) by subtracting the number of allowances referred to in points (b) and (c) from the total quantity of allowances decided upon under point (a); and Or. en (amendments 75 and 87 adopted at first reading)