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Proposal for a directive - amending act
Recital 2

(2) The ~~transition to~~development of Stage III B engines involves a step change in technology requiring significant implementation costs for redesigning the engines and for developing advanced technical solutions. ~~The transi~~In addition, the integration of these engines into machines results in substantial modifications o~~ccurs~~f the latter. All this technical work is carried out at the same time when the entire industry still faces severe economic difficulties. in the aftermath of an unprecedented downturn

2011/02/23
Committee: ENVI

Martin CALLANAN

Proposal for a directive - amending act
Recital 3 a (new)

(3a) Flexibility provides equipment manufacturers with additional time to redesign their machines to integrate new engines.

2011/02/23
Committee: ENVI

Martin CALLANAN

Proposal for a directive - amending act
Recital 4

(4) Article 2 (b) of Directive 2004/26/EC10 foresees the evaluation of the possible need for additional flexibilities independent of the ongoing comprehensive review of Directive 97/68/EC by the European Commission.

2011/02/23
Committee: ENVI

Martin CALLANAN

Proposal for a directive - amending act
Recital 4 a (new)

(4a) Sales fell significantly during the crisis and therefore affected the actual value of the current flexibility level, in particular for engine categories due to comply with stage III B from 2012 and 2013 onwards.

2011/02/23
Committee: ENVI

Martin CALLANAN

Proposal for a directive - amending act
Article 1 – point 2 - point -a (new)

Directive 97/68/CE
Article 10 - paragraph 1 a - subparagraph 2

(-a) In paragraph 1a, the second subparagraph is deleted.

2011/02/23
Committee: ENVI

Martin CALLANAN

Proposal for a directive - amending act
Article 1 – point 2 - point -a b (new)

Directive 97/68/CE
Article 10 - paragraphs 1 b and c (new)

(-ab) The following paragraphs are inserted: "1b. A replacement engine to be installed in a railcar, train-set or locomotive originally equipped with an engine not meeting Stage III A limits or only meeting Stage III A limits shall, as a minimum, comply with the limit values defined in Stage III A. For such engines, Article 9 (3g), (3i) and (4a) shall not apply. 1c. For engines placed on the market under paragraphs 1a and 1b, the text ‘REPLACEMENT ENGINE” shall be attached to a label on the engine or inserted into the owner’s manual.”

2011/02/23
Committee: ENVI

Martin CALLANAN

Proposal for a directive - amending act
Article 1 – point 2 - point -a c (new)

Directive 97/68/CE
Article 10 - paragraphs 1 d and e (new)

(-ac) The following paragraphs are inserted: "1d. By way of derogation, Member States may authorise the production and mounting of replacement engines that do not comply with Stage III A requirements, in the following cases: i) for a renewal or upgrading of an existing railcar, train-set or locomotive, when the application of Stage III A requirements would raise important technical difficulties in terms of gauge, axle load, body/chassis design or engine(s) control systems for multiple operation and, as a consequence, compromise the economic viability of the project; under the condition that the application is accompanied by an impact assessment providing a sufficient justification for the derogation and proving that the overall emission levels when compared to the original engines will be improved. ii) where, following a railcar, train-set or locomotive accident or a catastrophic failure of its engine(s), the application of Stage III A requirements would raise important technical difficulties and, as a consequence, compromise the cost- effective repair of the damaged railcar, train-set or locomotive. For the engines covered by this paragraph, Article 9 (3g), (3i) and (4a) shall not apply. Where a derogation is granted, the Member State granting the derogation shall, within six months, provide both the Commission and the approval authorities of the other Member States with a document, in both paper form and electronic format, which sets out: — the unique reference number of the derogation as shown on the label attached to each engine to which it refers, — the nature of the derogation, including the description of the emission levels compared with Stage III A thresholds and details of the alternative provisions which will be applied, — a detailed justification for granting the derogation, including the main technical difficulties, with their economic and environmental consequences, and a description of the design efforts made in order to approach Stage III A requirements, and, if need be, other fleet evolution and operating measures, — the number of engines which are subject to the derogation, — details of the manufacturer and of the types and serial numbers of the engines which are subject to the derogation, — details of the railway vehicles' series to which the engines will be fitted together with their operational areas, — any other information helping to justify the request for a derogation 1e. For engines placed on the market under paragraphs 1a, 1b and 1c, the text ‘REPLACEMENT ENGINE’ shall be attached to a label on the engine or inserted into the owner's manual."

2011/02/23
Committee: ENVI

Martin CALLANAN

Proposal for a directive - amending act
Annex

Directive 97/68/EC
Annex XIII – section 1 - point 1.4.

1.4 As regards engines for use in propulsion of locomotives, during the transition period between Stage III A and Stage III B an OEM may seek permission for his engine suppliers to place on the market a maximum of 120 engines for use in propulsion of locomotives under the flexibility scheme. The OEM may also seek permission for his engine suppliers to place on the market an additional amount of maximum 20 engines to be installed in locomotives which meet the structure gauge requirements of GERT 8073 issue 2 as specified in National Technical Rules notified under Article 17.3 of Directive 200857/EC and having, or being eligible to obtain, a safety certificate for operation on the UK national network..

2011/02/23
Committee: ENVI

8 Amendments of Martin CALLANAN related to 2010/0195(COD)

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