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250 Amendments of Martin CALLANAN

Amendment 7 #

2013/0377(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
(5) Decision 1/CMP.825 amends the rules for the establishment of eligibility to participate in the flexible mechanisms under the Kyoto Protocol. It also defines limits related to units carried-over from the first to the second commitment period, including the requirement for each Party to establish a previous period surplus reserve (PPSR). Moreover, that Decision provides for a 2 % share of the proceeds to be levied on the first international transfers of assigned amount units (AAUs) and the issuance of emission reduction units (ERUs) for joint implementation projects immediately upon the conversion to ERUs of AAUs or removal units (RMUs) previously held by Parties. Further rules for the implementation of the Kyoto Protocol's second commitment period are currently being negotiated under the UNFCCC which, once confirmed, may need to be implemented through delegated legislation. __________________ 25 Decision 1/CMP.8, adopted by the Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol, FCCC/KP/CMP/2012/13/Add.1.
2014/02/17
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 11 #

2013/0377(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
(6) In order to establish coherent rules to ensure the technical implementation of the second commitment period of the Kyoto Protocol in the Union after 2012, to enable the effective operation of the joint fulfilment of the commitments of the Union, its Member States and Iceland, and ensure its alignmentconsistency with the operation of the EU ETS and the Effort Sharing Decision, the power to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 290 TFEU should be delegated to the Commission. The Commission should ensure that appropriate consultation is carried out with Member States during its preparatory work, including at expert level. The Commission, when preparing and drawing up delegated acts, should ensure a simultaneous, timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the European Parliament and to the Council. The Commission, when preparing and drawing up delegated acts, should ensure their consistency with internationally agreed accounting requirements, the terms of the joint fulfilment set out in Decision […] and relevant Union legislation,
2014/02/17
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 53 #

2013/0344(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 28a – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) all emissions from flights to andor from countries outside the European Economic Area in 2013(EEA) in each calendar year from and including 2013 to and including 2020;
2013/12/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 63 #

2013/0344(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 28a – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) emissions from flights to and from countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA) in each calendar year between 2014 and 2020 where the operator of such flights has surrendered allowances in respect of the percentages of their verified emissions from those flights listed in accordance with Annex IIc, or calculated in accordance with paragraph 6;deleted
2013/12/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 75 #

2013/0344(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 28a – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) emissions from flights operated by a non-commercial aircraft operator in each calendar year upfrom and including 2013 to 2020 where the emissions for which that aircraft operator are responsible in the calendar year are less than 1000 tonnes;
2013/12/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 82 #

2013/0344(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 28a – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The verified emissions referred to in paragraph 1(b) calculated in accordance with Annex IIca) shall be considered to be the verified emissions of the aircraft operator for the purposes of Articles 11a, 12 and 14.
2013/12/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 86 #

2013/0344(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 28a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
As regards activity in 2013 to 2020, Member States shall publish the number of free aviation allowances allocated to each operator by [OP: insert a date 48 months after the entry into force of this Directive].
2013/12/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 92 #

2013/0344(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 28a – paragraph 4
4. By way of derogation from Article 3d(3), the number of allowances to be auctioned by each Member State in respect of the period from 2013 to 2020 shall be reduced to correspond with its share of attributed aviation emissions resulting from the application of Article 28paragraphs 1(a) to 1(c) of this Article.
2013/12/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 96 #

2013/0344(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 28a – paragraph 6
6. By way of derogation from Article 12(2a) and Article 14(3), for flights to and from countries outside the EEA, an aircraft operator may choose not to report emission data using the percentages in Annex IIc, in order that such emissions shall be calculated by the competent authority. This calculation shall take into account figures from the small emitters tool approved by the Commission and populated by Eurocontrol with data from its ETS support facility. The competent authority shall report all such calculations to the Commission. Calculations of emissions made in these circumstances shall be considered to be the verified emissions of the aircraft operator for the purposes of Articles 11a, 12, 14 and 28a.deleted
2013/12/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 101 #

2013/0344(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 28a – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 2
In the evenThat report tshat a global measure will not apply from 2020, that report shall considerll consider and, if appropriate, make proposals on, the appropriate scope for coverage of emissions from activity to andor from countries outside the EEA from 202017 onwards in the continued absence of such a global measure. In its report, the Commission shall also consider solutions to other issues that may arise in the application of paragraphs 1 to 4, while preserving equal treatment for all operators on the same route.
2013/12/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 104 #

2013/0344(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
(2) The Annexes are amended as set out in the Annex to this Directive.deleted
2013/12/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 107 #

2013/0344(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
1. Member States shall adopt and publish, by [OP: please insert concrete date – last day of 3rdthe 6th month from the date of entry into force], the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive. They shall forthwith communicate to the Commission the text of those provisions.
2013/12/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 109 #

2013/0344(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex
Directive 2003/87/EC
Annex IIc
[...]deleted
2013/12/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 162 #

2013/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – title
Monitoring on a per-voyage or a daily basis
2013/12/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 165 #

2013/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – point b
(b) amount and emission factor for each type of fuel consumed in total and differentiated between fuel used inside and outside emission control areas;
2013/12/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 187 #

2013/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Monitoring on a daily basis is only possible when the ship is covering the same route multiply. The report should then contain the number of trips with totals for the reported day.
2013/12/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 189 #

2013/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – point a
(a) amount and emission factor for each type of fuel consumed in total and differentiated between fuel used inside and outside emission control areas;
2013/12/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 215 #

2013/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – point a – point ix
(ix) address, telephone, fax and e-mail details for a contact person;
2013/12/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 233 #

2013/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) technical efficiency of the ship (EEDI or EIV where applicable);deleted
2013/12/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 230 #

2012/0366(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 40
(40) A Member State that deems it necessary to maintain more stringent national provisions for aspects falling inside the scope of this Directive should be allowed to do so, for all products alike, on grounds of overriding needs relating to the protection of public health. A Member State should also be allowed to introduce more stringent provisions, applying to all products alike, on grounds relating to the specific situation of this Member State and provided the provisions are justified by the need to protect public health. More stringent national provisions should be necessary and proportionate, not constitute a means of arbitrary discrimination or a disguised restriction on trade between Member States. Stricter national provisions require prior notification to, and approval from, the Commission taking into account the high level of health protection achieved through this Directive.
2013/05/14
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 370 #

2012/0366(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 22 to adapt the maximum yields laid down in paragraph 1, taking into account scientific development and internationally agreed standards.
2013/05/14
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 382 #

2012/0366(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall notify the Commission of the maximum yields that they set for other emissions of cigarettes and for emissions of tobacco products other than cigarettes. Taking into account internationally agreed standards, where available, and based on scientific evidence and on the yields notified by Member States, the Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 22 to adopt and adapt maximum yields for other emissions of cigarettes and for emissions of tobacco products other than cigarettes that increase in an appreciable manner the toxic or addictive effect of tobacco products beyond the threshold of toxicity and addictiveness stemming from the yields of tar, nicotine and carbon monoxide fixed in paragraph 1.deleted
2013/05/14
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 427 #

2012/0366(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall ensure the dissemination of information submitted in accordance with paragraph 1 on a dedicated website, which is available to the general public. In doing so Member States shall take due account of the need to protect information which constitutes a trade secret.
2013/05/14
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 577 #

2012/0366(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 10
10. Tobacco products other than cigarettes, roll-your-own tobacco and smokeless tobacco products shall be exempted from the prohibitions laid down in paragraphs 1 and 5. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 22 to withdraw this exemption if there is a substantial change of circumstances as established in a Commission report.
2013/05/14
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 791 #

2012/0366(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 5
5. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 22, to withdraw the exemption laid down in paragraph 1 if there is a substantial change of circumstances as established in a Commission report.
2013/05/21
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1152 #

2012/0366(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. The followingIf nicotine- containing products are presented as having properties for treating or preventing disease they may only be placed on the market if they were authorised pursuant to Directive 2001/83/EC:.
2013/05/14
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1172 #

2012/0366(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) products with a nicotine level exceeding 2 mg per unit, ordeleted
2013/05/14
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1183 #

2012/0366(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) products with a nicotine concentration exceeding 4 mg per ml ordeleted
2013/05/14
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1197 #

2012/0366(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) products whose intended use results in a mean maximum peak plasma concentration exceeding 4 ng of nicotine per ml.deleted
2013/05/14
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1214 #

2012/0366(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 22 to update the nicotine quantities set out in paragraph 1 taking into account scientific developments and marketing authorisations granted to nicotine- containing products pursuant to Directive 2001/83/EC.
2013/05/14
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1248 #

2012/0366(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 5
5. The Commission shall, be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 22 to adapt the requirements in paragraphs 3 and 4 taking intoy 1 January 2017, carry out a study on nicotine containing products in consultation with the relevant stakeholders and the Member States. This study will include ac count scientific and market developments and to adopt and adapt the position, format, layout, design and rotation of the health warningmprehensive safety evaluation, a risk assessment and a cost-benefit analysis, and will present a variety of potential legislative options.
2013/05/14
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1270 #

2012/0366(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 22 – paragraph 2
2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Articles 3(2), 3(3), 4(3), 4(4), 6(3), 6(9), 6(10), 8(4), 9(3), 10(5), 11(3), 13(3), 13(4), 14(9), 18(2) and 18(54(9) shall be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminate period of time from [Office of Publications: please insert the date of the entry into force of this Directive] period of 5 years from (...). (Publications Office is to fill in the date of entry into force of this amending Act). The Commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of five-year period. The delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of identical duration unless the European Parliament or Council opposes such an extension not later than 3 months before the end of each period.
2013/05/14
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1281 #

2012/0366(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 22 – paragraph 3
3. The delegation of powers referred to in Articles 3(2), 3(3),Articles 4(3), 4(4), 6(3), 6(9), 6(10), 8(4), 9(3), 10(5), 11(3), 13(3), 13(4), 14(9), 18(2) and 18(54(9) may be revoked at any time by the European Parliament or by the Council. A decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision. It shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the Official Journal of the European Union or at a later date specified therein. It shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force.
2013/05/14
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1291 #

2012/0366(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 22 – paragraph 5
5. A delegated act pursuant to Articles 3(2), 3(3), 4(3), 4(4), 6(3), 6(9), 6(10), 8(4), 9(3), 10(5), 11(3), 13(3), 13(4), 14(9), 18(2) and 18(54(9) shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the European Parliament or the Council within a period of two months of notification of that act to the European Parliament and the Council or if, before the expiry of that period, the European Parliament and the Council have both informed the Commission that they will not object. That period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the European Parliament or of the Council.
2013/05/14
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1310 #

2012/0366(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 24 – paragraph 1
1. Subject to paragraphs 2 and 3, Member States shall not prohibit or restrict the import, sale or consumption of tobacco or related products which comply with this Directive.
2013/05/14
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1312 #

2012/0366(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 24 – paragraph 2
2. However, aA Member State may adopt or maintain more stringent national provisions, applicable to all products alike, in areas covered by the Directive, on grounds of overriding needs relating to the protection of public health. A Member State may also introduce more stringent provisions, on grounds relating to the specific situation of this Member State and provided the provisions are justified by the need to protect public health. Such national provisions shall be notified to the Commission together with the grounds for maintaining or introducing them. The Commission shall, within six months from the date of receiving the notification, approve or reject the provisions after having verified, taking into account the high level of health protection achieved through this Directive, whether or not they are justified, necessary and proportionate to their aim and whether or not they are a means of arbitrary discrimination or a disguised restriction on trade between the Member States. In the absence of a decision by the Commission within this period the national provisions shall be deemed to be approvedinsofar as such provisions are compatible with the Treaty.
2013/05/14
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1319 #

2012/0366(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 24 – paragraph 3
3. This Directive shall not affect the right of Member States to maintain or introduce, in accordancsofar as they are compatible with the Treaty, national provisions concerning aspects not regulated by this Directive. These national provisions must be justified by overriding reasons of public interest and be necessary and proportionate to their aim. They must not be a means of arbitrary discrimination or a disguised restriction on trade between the Member States and must not jeopardise the full application of this Directive.
2013/05/14
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 12 #

2012/0328(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Recital 2 a (new)
(2a) The European Union encourages the ICAO Assembly to agree on a global market-based measure (MBM) with a realistic timetable for implementation and a framework for facilitating comprehensive application of national and regional MBMs to international aviation, pending application of the global MBM.
2013/01/28
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 18 #

2012/0328(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Recital 4 a (new)
(4a) In order to avoid distortion of competition and the weakening of the environmental integrity of the Union scheme, the current derogation should apply for one year. Further legislative action at Union level would only be appropriate if clear and sufficient progress on tackling international aviation emissions is made at the ICAO Assembly.
2013/01/28
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 82 #

2012/0305(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
(18) The Commission should continuously monitor the effects of reducing the placing on the market of hydrofluorocarbons, including the effect of reduction on the supply for appliances where the use of hydrofluorocarbons would result in lower life-cycle emissions than if an alternative technology was used. The monitoring should also ensure the early detection of health or safety concerns, due to negative impacts on the availability of medicinal products. A comprehensive review should be carried out before 2030 in time to adapt the provisions of this Regulation in the light of its implementation and of new developments and to adopt, if appropriate, further reduction measures. This Regulation shall not apply to medical applications which are of critical use, where no suitable alternative exists, or where such alternatives cannot be used for technical, economic or safety reasons.
2013/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 119 #

2012/0305(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
4. Persons and undertakings carrying out the following tasks shall be certified in accordance with Article 8:carrying out the tasks referred to in Article 8(1), shall be certified in accordance with Article 8 and shall take precautionary measures to prevent leakage of fluorinated greenhouse gases.
2013/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 121 #

2012/0305(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) installing, servicing, maintaining, repairing or decommissioning equipment referred to in Article 3(1);deleted
2013/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 123 #

2012/0305(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) servicing maintaining, repairing or decommissioning mobile air conditioning equipment that contains fluorinated greenhouse gases;deleted
2013/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 124 #

2012/0305(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) installing, servicing, maintaining, repairing or decommissioning electrical switchgear that contains SF6;deleted
2013/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 129 #

2012/0305(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point d
(d) delivering or receiving fluorinated greenhouse gases for the tasks listed in points (a), (b) and (c).deleted
2013/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 131 #

2012/0305(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
WhenUndertakings carrying out those tasks, persons and undertakings referred to in the first subparagraphe activities mentioned in Article 8(1), for other parties, shall be certified in accordance with Article 8(4) and shall take precautionary measures to prevent leakage of fluorinated greenhouse gases.
2013/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 158 #

2012/0305(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
2. Unless the records referred to in paragraph 1 are registered in a database set up by the competent authorities of the Member States, the operators referred to in paragraph 1 shall keep the records untilfor at least twofive years after decommissioning the equipment.
2013/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 162 #

2012/0305(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Those producers shall ensure that any trifluoromethane (HFC-23) produced as a by-product in significant quantities is destroyed as part of the manufacturing procesas part of the manufacturing process is destroyed in line with best available techniques.
2013/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 170 #

2012/0305(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Member States shall establish training and certification programmes, including evaluation processes, and shall ensure that training is available for the following persons:
2013/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 172 #

2012/0305(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) persons who install, service, maintain, repair or decommission of the equipment listed in the third subparagraph of Article 3(1);
2013/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 174 #

2012/0305(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) persons who install, service, maintain, repair or decommission electrical switchgear that contains SF6;deleted
2013/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 178 #

2012/0305(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
(da) persons who install, service, maintain, repair or decommission mobile air conditioning equipment.
2013/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 180 #

2012/0305(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. The training programmescertification programmes and training provided for in paragraph 1 shall cover the following:
2013/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 182 #

2012/0305(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point e
(e) technologies to replace or to reduce the use of fluorinated greenhouse gases and their safe handling.deleted
2013/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 183 #

2012/0305(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3
3. Certificates under the certification programmes provided for in paragraph 1 shall be issued on condition of the applicant having completed a training programmesuccessfully completed an evaluation process established in accordance with paragraphs 1 and 2.
2013/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 187 #

2012/0305(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 4
4. Member States shall establish certification programmes for undertakings carrying out the activities mentioned in paragraph 1, points (a) to (dc), for other parties.
2013/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 189 #

2012/0305(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 5
5. The certificates provided for in paragraphs 1 and- 3 shall be valid for a maximum of 5 years. Member States may prolong the validity of the certificates provided for in paragraph 1 when the person concerned is undergoing a compulsory periodic training every five years to update the knowledgecontain at least the following: (a) the name of the certification body, the full name of the holder, a certificate number, and the date of expiry if any; (b) the activities which the holder onf the subjects referred to in paragraph 2certificate is entitled to perform; (c) issuing date and issuer's signature.
2013/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 199 #

2012/0305(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 6
6. Member States shall notify the Commission of their training and certification programmes by 1 January 20157. They shall recognise certificates issued in another Member State. They shall not restrict the freedom to provide services or the freedom of establishment because a certificate was issued in another Member State.
2013/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 202 #

2012/0305(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 7
7. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 20 specifying minimum requirements for the training and certification provided for in paragraph 1 and specifying conditions for the mutual recognition of certificates.
2013/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 211 #

2012/0305(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts may, following accordance with Article 20 amending the list set out in Annex III to include other products and equipment that contain fluorinated greenhouse gases with a global warming potential of 150 or more, or that rely on them to work, if it has been established that alternatives to the use of fluorinated greenhouse gases or to the use of specific types of fluorinated greenhouse gases are available, and their use would result in lower overall greenhouse gas emissions and to exclude, where appropriate for a specified period of time, certain categories of products or equipment for which alternative substances which fall below the specified global warming potential limit are not available for technical, economic or safety reasons request by a competent authority of a Member State, by means of implementing acts authorise a time-limited exemption to exclude certain categories of products or equipment listed in Annex III where alternative substances are not available or cannot be used for technical, economic or safety reasons. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure in Article 21.
2013/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 217 #

2012/0305(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. For the purposes of carrying out the activities referred to in Article 8(1) (a) to (d) fluorinated greenhouse gases shall only be sold to and purchased by undertakings that hold the relevant certificate, where applicable, in accordance with Article 8(4) and persons that hold the relevant certificates in accordance with Article 8(1). This paragraph shall not prevent persons who are not certified because they do not carry out any of the activities in Article 8(1) (a) to (d) from collecting, transporting or delivering fluorinated greenhouse gases.
2013/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 226 #

2012/0305(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3
3. The use of fluorinated greenhouse gases, or of mixtures that contain fluorinated greenhouse gases, with a global warming potential of 2500 or more, to service or maintain refrigeration equipment with a charge size equivalent to 540 tonnes of CO2 or more, shall be prohibited from 1 January 2020. For the purpose of this provision, the global warming potential of mixtures that contain fluorinated greenhouse gases shall be calculated pursuant to Annex IV. This provision shall not apply to equipment intended for applications < - 50°C or equipment converted to use F gases with a GWP above 2500 to meet commitments under the Ozone Depleting Substances Regulations. Until 1 January 2025, this provision shall not apply to reclaimed fluorinated greenhouse gases with a global warming potential of 2500 or more used for the maintenance or servicing of existing refrigeration equipment, provided that they have been labelled in accordance with Article 10(5). Until 1 January 2025 this provision shall not apply to recycled fluorinated greenhouse gases with a global warming potential of 2500 or more used for the maintenance or servicing of existing refrigeration equipment provided they have been recovered from such equipment. Such recycled gases may only be used by the undertaking which carried out their recovery as part of maintenance or servicing or the undertaking for which the recovery was carried out as part of maintenance or servicing.
2013/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 228 #

2012/0305(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. The Commission may, following a request by a competent authority of a Member State, by means of implementing acts authorise a time-limited exemption to exclude certain categories of products or equipment from the list in Annex III where alternative substances are not available or cannot be used in those products or equipment for technical, economic or safety reasons. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure in Article 21.
2013/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 249 #

2012/0305(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. This Regulation shall not apply to medical applications which are of critical use, where no suitable alternative exists, or where such alternatives cannot be used for technical, economic or safety reasons
2013/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 266 #

2012/0305(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 2
2. This Article shall not apply to the following: (a) hydrofluorocarbons imported into the Union to befor destroyed. It shall not apply to producers or importers of less than 1 000 tonnes of CO2 equivalent of hydrofluorocarbons per yearuction; (b) hydrofluorocarbons supplied for direct export outside the Union; (c) hydrofluorocarbons supplied for use in feedstock applications; (d) hydrofluorocarbons supplied for repackaging and subsequent export outside the Union; (e) hydrofluorocarbons produced or imported into the Union for use in medical applications.
2013/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 274 #

2012/0305(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts inmay, following a request by ac cordance with Article 20 (a) amending the maximum quantities set out in Annex V in the light of developments of the market in hydrofluorocarbons and related emissions; and (b) exempting the placing on the market for specific uses from the quota requirement laid down in paragraph 1mpetent authority of a Member State, by means of implementing acts authorise a time-limited exemption to exclude from the quota requirement laid down in Article 1 certain categories of products or equipment listed in Annex III where the use of hydrofluorocarbons is necessary for health orand safety reasons and a sufficient supply would not otherwise not be ensured. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure in Article 21.
2013/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 297 #

2012/0305(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18
Collection of emissions data 1. Member States shall collect data on emissions of fluorinated greenhouse gases. For that purpose they shall establish one of the following systems, as appropriate: (a) a system whereby a database is kept at national level for the collection of the data recorded in accordance with Article 5(1); (b) a system whereby surveys on emissions from a representative sample of operators covered by the provisions of Article 5(1) are carried out, and results are extrapolated from those surveys. 2. The data collected in accordance with paragraph 1 shall be made available to the Commission on request. The Commission may disseminate those data to the other Member States. 3. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 20 establishing requirements for the data collection systems referred to in the second subparagraph of paragraph 1 of this Article and laying down whether, for specific sectors, a system shall be established in accordance with point (a) or point (b) of the second subparagraph of paragraph 1 of this Article.Article 18 deleted
2013/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 305 #

2012/0305(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
3. On the basis of information on the placing on the market reported in accordance with Article 17 and on emissions of fluorinated greenhouse gases made available in accordance with Article 18(2), the Commission shall monitor the application and effects of this Regulation.
2013/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 312 #

2012/0305(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3 a (new)
By 31 December 2020, the Commission shall publish a report on the availability of hydrofluorocarbons on the Union market and shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 20 amending the maximum quantities set out in Annex V in the light of developments of the market in hydrofluorocarbons and related emissions;
2013/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 317 #

2012/0305(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1 a (new)
However, Commission Regulations 1497/2007, 1516/2007, 303/2008, 304/2008, 305/2008, 306/2008, 307/2008 and 3084/2008 shall remain in force and continue to apply unless and until repealed by Commission [delegated or ] implementing acts adopted pursuant to this Regulation.
2013/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 318 #

2012/0305(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 2
References to the repealed Regulation 842/2006 shall be construed as references to this Regulation and shall be read in accordance with the correlation table in Annex VIII.
2013/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 29 #

2012/0191(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
(4) In recognition of the disproportionate impacts on the smallest manufacturers resulting from the compliance with the specific emissions targets defined on the basis of the utility of the vehicle, high administrative burden of the derogation procedure and only marginal benefit in terms of CO2 reduction of the vehicles sold by these manufacturers, producers responsible annually for less than 5700 new light commercial vehicles are excluded from the scope of the specific emissions target and the excess emissions premium.
2013/02/28
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 60 #

2012/0191(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 2
Regulation (EU) No 510/2011
Article 2 – paragraph 4
4. Article 4, Article 8(4)(b) and (c), Article 9 and Article 10(1)(a) and (c) shall not apply to a manufacturer which is responsible together with all of its connected undertakings for less than 5700 new light commercial vehicles registered in the EU in the previous calendar year.
2013/02/28
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 21 #

2011/2308(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital Ba (new)
Ba. whereas hydraulic fracturing is neither a new nor an intrinsically complex process; whereas hydraulic fracturing has taken place in more than two million wells worldwide, including around 300 wells in Europe, since the late-1940s;
2012/05/29
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 29 #

2011/2308(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital C
C. whereas the two main techniques deployed in unleashing the UFF potential, horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing, have been used for decades;, including in Europe,
2012/05/29
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 52 #

2011/2308(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Takes note of some, widely contested, studies claiming that GHG emissions from shale gas, in the short run, may not be lower than these from coal; points out, however, the uncontested view that both conventional and unconventional gas provide, in the long run, a clear environmental advantage over coal which is still an important energy source in some EU countries; sees, in this context, shale gas as a valuable "bridge fuel" on the EU's path to energy based on renewables;
2012/05/29
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 53 #

2011/2308(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1 b. Recognizes, however, that unconventional gas operations will have an impact on GHG emissions and must be addressed by the adoption of Best Available Techniques, helping to reduce emissions throughout the whole life-cycle of the shale gas process and in particular helping to drastically contribute towards the reduction of fugitive gas emissions in the well venting and flaring process;
2012/05/29
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 55 #

2011/2308(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1 c. Notes that the exploration and production of natural gas in Europe is already among the most highly regulated processes in the world; further notes a recent study commissioned by DG Energy confirmed the EU's current regulatory framework is adequate for early exploration (seismic/test drilling) activities; recognises the importance of effective implementation at Member State level of existing regulations as a crucial way of reducing risk in all gas extraction operations.
2012/05/29
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 58 #

2011/2308(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
2. Believes that, given the relative novelty of UFF to the general public, a thorough assessment should be conducted on the basis of the European regulatory framework and improvement measures taken, where necessary; in relation to large-scale commercial exploitation;
2012/05/29
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 64 #

2011/2308(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that prevailing expert opinion indicates that the inherent risks of UFF extraction, most of which are common to conventional fossil fuel extraction, could be contained through pre-emptive measures, including proper planning, testing, use of new technologiesand best available technologies as available within the industry, best practices and continuous data collection, monitoring and reporting as well as a regular involvement of the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) in order to ensure that the critical safety and environmental equipment continue to perform in the most effective manner aiming at fulfilling safety standards;
2012/05/29
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 101 #

2011/2308(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
12. Recognises the relatively high water volumes involved in hydraulic fracturing; points out, however, that such volumes are not as significant in comparison to the needs of other industrial activities and many other energy production methods (such as coal, biofuels or nuclear energy); highlights the need for advance water provision plans based in every single case on local hydrology;
2012/05/29
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 107 #

2011/2308(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. Takes note of research indicating that a distance of 600 metres between aquifers and drilling provides safety for aquifers as fractures are not known to exceed this range; takes note that in a vast majority of cases this distance is maintained as shale gas reservoirs usually lie at a depth 3km or even lower; points out, however, that if this distance was in some rare cases shallower than 600 metres additional precautions should be applied
2012/05/29
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 111 #

2011/2308(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
13. BelievRecognizes, that, given the depth (over 3km) at which hydraulic fracturing takes place, the main hydraulic fracturing take place at the depth of 3+km, whereas groundwater aquifers generally do not exist beyond a depth of around 300 m, and there is a thick, impermeable formation of rock above the shale deposit that prevents any fluid migrating upward, in the direction of groundwater aquifers; believes consequently that the first and foremost concern regarding groundwater contamination is well integrity and the quality of casing and cementing;
2012/05/29
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 112 #

2011/2308(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
13. Believes that, given the depth (over 3km) at which hydraulic fracturing takes place, the main concern regarding groundwater contamination is well integrity and the quality of casing and cementing which should be resistant to low magnitude earthquakes;
2012/05/29
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 119 #

2011/2308(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
14. Stresses that effective prevention requires consistent monitoring of strict adherence to the established highest standards and practices in well-bore construction; underlines that both industry and competent authorities should ensure regular quality control for casing and cement integrity; well completion reports should be submitted to appropriate authorities;
2012/05/29
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 130 #

2011/2308(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17 a. Stresses that a minimum safety distance should be maintained between drilling pads and water wells.
2012/05/29
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 131 #

2011/2308(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 b (new)
17 b. Calls upon competent national geological surveys to carry out baseline sampling of aquifers in areas where permissions for shale gas extraction are granted in order to be able to assess whether possible incidences of methane occurrence in drinking water have anything to do with drilling activities or had been there before drilling took place;
2012/05/29
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 135 #

2011/2308(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
18. Considers that there should be aBelieves that many of current controversies over UFF have partly resulted from an initial refusal by the industry to disclose the chemical content of fluids used to enhance hydraulic fracturing; deems mandatory an obligation tofor declareing the chemical content of fracturing fluid; maintains thatere should be full transparency and disclosure should be required ofby operators;
2012/05/29
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 137 #

2011/2308(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18 a. Stresses that additives used in hydraulic fracturing fluids are widely used in many commercial products and other applications.
2012/05/29
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 138 #

2011/2308(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18 a. Takes note of recent Austrian research on fracturing without chemicals which are replaced by cornstarch; points out, however, that if proved successful there, this technique may still need adjustments to different geological conditions in other countries;
2012/05/29
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 141 #

2011/2308(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
19. Notes that multi-horizontal-well drilling pads minimise land use and landscape disturbance as well as GHG emissions;
2012/05/29
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 145 #

2011/2308(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19 a. Recognizes that constant technological improvements in hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling enable to safely develop vast deposits of UFF and to limit potential environmental effects; encourages industry to continue efforts to advance technology and to use the best technological solutions in development of UFF resources.
2012/05/29
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 146 #

2011/2308(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19 a. Calls upon competent national geological surveys to carry out baseline seismic monitoring in seismically vulnerable areas where permissions for shale gas extraction are granted in order to establish background seismicity which would allow assessment for the possibility and potential impact of any induced earthquakes;
2012/05/29
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 150 #

2011/2308(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 b (new)
19 b. Underlines that additional natural gas from unconventional resources can significantly lower the level of GHG emissions, and thus help achieve EU's GHG reduction goals while at the same time maintaining security and affordability of energy supplies and preserve Europe's competitiveness.
2012/05/29
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 163 #

2011/2308(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
21. Believes that public participation should be ensured through adequate public information campaigns before exploration and through public consultation before the exploitation stages; calls for greater outreach and public education in UFF activities in order to ensure public understanding, acceptance and confidence in the regulation of these activities; is of the opinion that business's involvement in these campaigns may also contribute to the general acceptance of their future operations;
2012/05/29
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 164 #

2011/2308(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21 a. Encourages Member States and the Commission to use the framework of the EU-U.S. Energy Council to exchange expertise and best practices on environmental issues related to the UFF;
2012/05/29
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 3 #

2011/2197(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Recalls that in its 2007 4th Assessment Report the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) confirmed that the impact of climate change varies according to gender, age and class, with the poor most likely to suffer; underlines that the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) negotiation process must at all stages, from research and analysis to design and implementation and the creation of mitigation and adaptation strategies, take into accountconsider the principles of gender equality;
2011/12/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 9 #

2011/2197(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
4. Emphasises that there is strong evidence that the impact on health of climate- sensitive conditions such as malnutrition and the incidence of infectious diseases vary according to gender; notes with concern the high female mortality rate in disaster situations; considers that more gender-specific research into the impact on women's health of climate change would help to achieve a more targeted response; calls on all governments to ensure better availability of, access to and support from healthcare services, especially for womenregardless of gender, in their capacity as care providers, to commit to a seriexamine the courses of actions with which to address the health risks associated with climate change, and to provide a framework for gender-based health risk assessments and adaptation/mitigation measures in relation to climate change;
2011/12/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 11 #

2011/2197(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
5. Considers that achieving gender equality is keyimportant to human development and is a fundamental objective in the fight against poverty; demandrequires that a gender-based approach be applied across the boarissues are borne in mind in the drawing up of development, human rights and climate change policies; calls for steps to ensure that the UNFCCC acts in accordance with human rights frameworks and with national and international agreements on gender equality and equity, including the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW);
2011/12/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 12 #

2011/2197(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
6. Notes that the impact of environmental change on migration and displacement willcould increase in the future and that, according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), 80% of the world's refugees are women and children; reiterates the importance of identifying gender- sensitive strategies for responding to the environmental and humanitarian crises caused by climate change; considers therefore that urgent research is required on how to manage environmental migration in a gender- sensitive manner; this includes recognising and responding to gender roles and responsibilities in the area of natural resources, and may include ensuring that scarce resources are available to communities in need and that water is provided for in-migrants;
2011/12/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 13 #

2011/2197(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
7. Underlines that women also have valuable knowledge and skills and are effective agents of change in relation to the mitigation of and adaptation to climate change, disaster risk reduction and resilience building; recognises the need for more country-specific and gender- disaggregated data to effectively assess and address the different effects that climate change has on each gender group;
2011/12/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 20 #

2011/2197(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
8. Urges governments worldwide to mainstreamto consider gender perspectives into their national policies, action plans and other measures relating to sustainable development, disaster risk and climate change, by carrying out systematic gender analyses, awareness campaigns and education and training programmes, establishing gender-sensitive indicators and benchmarks and developing practical tools.
2011/12/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 6 #

2011/2095(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital A
A. whereas the European Parliament and the European Council have declared their ambition to secure 80-95% reductions in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050;, in the context of necessary reductions according to the IPCC by developed countries as a group.
2011/12/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 79 #

2011/2095(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
4. Recognises that the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) is the principal instrument for reducing industrial emissions and promoting investment in low carbon technologies, but a. Acknowledges however that the carbon price is very much lower than was originally envisaged and is failing to provide the necessary investment stimulus; ETS is not the only instrument and calls upon the Commission and member states to complement the EU ETS with a technology and innovation approach to bring the significant reductions needed;
2011/12/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 99 #

2011/2095(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – introductory part
6. Calls on the Commission to adopt measures to correct the failings of the ETS and to allow it to function as originally envisaged, in particular by taking the following steps before the end of 2012:
2011/12/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 104 #

2011/2095(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point a
(a) recalibrating the ETS before the commencement of the third phase by setting aside allowances so as to restorein the light of other action on renewables and energy efficiency, both from those allowances to be auctioned and freely allocated, so as to maintain the current levels of scarcity, thus allowing the original objective of providing incentives for investments in low carbon technologies and energy efficiency measures to be met,; and thereafter proposing a legislative act to enable such allowances to be eliminated, subject to a mid-phase review in 2016;
2011/12/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 115 #

2011/2095(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point b
(b) proposing legislation before the end of 20136 to modify from the earliest appropriate date the 1.74% annual linear reduction requirement to a value sufficient to meet the requirements of the 2050 CO2 reduction target;
2011/12/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 122 #

2011/2095(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point c
(c) proposing legislation to establish from the earliest possible date a reserve price for the auction of allowances;
2011/12/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 141 #

2011/2095(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
7. Calls upon the Commission to publish details ofand Member States to develop a system of consumption based carbon accounting, showing the EU's real contribution to reducing global CO2 emissions since 1990, taking into account its consumption of products now manufactured elsewhere;
2011/12/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 142 #

2011/2095(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Insists that the transition to a low carbon economy should be underpinned by a reasonable and measured regulatory approach; affirms that administratively and financially burdensome environmental compliance has a significant impact on employment and output in energy-intensive sectors, and increases the risk of carbon leakage, while also forcing businesses and therefore jobs out of the European Union.
2011/12/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 197 #

2011/2095(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
12. Recognises the importance of applying CCS technology if the carbon emission reduction goals are to be achieved at the least possible cost, and acknowledges that procedural delays, financial shortfalls and lack of commitment by some Member States are likely to frustrate achievement of the European Council's ambition of having up to 12 CCS demonstration projects in operation by 2015potential for large- scale industrial applications of CCS technology where it is operationally feasible and cost-effective; calls on the Commission to publish a CCS Action Plan;
2011/12/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 220 #

2011/2095(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 c (new)
14c. Calls upon the Commission to update the 2050 roadmap and forecasting every 3-5 years, and calls upon the Commission to integrate sectoral, regional and Member State roadmaps into the updated version of the Commission roadmaps. The models and methodologies used to that purpose should be fully transparent;
2011/12/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 225 #

2011/2095(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
15. Insists on the need to avoid the risk of massive carbon lock-in; calls on the Commission to propose legislation before the end of 2013 that will give a clear long- term signal to investors by requiring that, from 2015, new sources of electricity generation that emit more than 100g CO2/kWh shall not have a permit to operate for more than ten years unless intended solely as peaking plant with operating time limited to 10% of the total in any one year;deleted
2011/12/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 4 #

2011/2072(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
1. ConsiderNotes that the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico musthas lead the EU to urgently and deeply review its legislation, in respect of the precautionary principle,and Member States to urgently review both their appropriate legislation and regulation on all aspects of offshore oil and gas extraction and exploration in its territories; in this context, welcomes the Commission’s will to urgently fill the gaps in the existing EU legislation;
2011/05/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 7 #

2011/2072(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Acknowledges that there already exists a network of regimes and best practices and believes that a single new piece of specific EU legislation may risk destabilising the current network of regimes as well as distracting from, duplicating or compromising existing best practice;
2011/05/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 8 #

2011/2072(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Supports the Commission’s desire to level-up minimum standards within the EU; believes that safety and environmental concerns should be embedded in all legislation and the highest safety and environmental standards be applied in all areas of offshore oil and gas activities;
2011/05/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 9 #

2011/2072(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1c. Warns however that the effectiveness of legislation ultimately depends on the competence of the relevant European and national authorities and bodies to implement, manage and enforce relevant legislation; believes the Commission should be vigilant in ensuring compliance by Member State authorities;
2011/05/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 14 #

2011/2072(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Urges the Commission and the Members States to strengthen effective mutual cooperation and to establish an EUbut is concerned that an EU- levelCcontrol theler of controllers’ systemmay not bring sufficient added-value to justify draining scarce regulatory resources from national competent authorities; however gathering data, sharing best practices and coordinating response resources should be done at an EU level;
2011/05/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 21 #

2011/2072(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
3. Reiterates its cCalls ton the Commission to assess whether it is necessary to bring forward proposals as soon as possible forto establishing an EU Civil Protection Force based on the EU Civil Protection Mechanism, integrating specific mechanisms which enable the EU to face massive pollution caused by oil offshore installationsto enable the EU to face massive pollution caused by oil offshore installations, recognising that such an event has never occurred in EU waters and that resources would possibly be better directed elsewhere;
2011/05/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 25 #

2011/2072(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Suggests that EMSA’s inventories of response resources should collate all relevant public and industry resources so that EMSA is best placed to provide a coordinating role, where necessary, in the event of a major incident;
2011/05/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 26 #

2011/2072(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Suggests that available equipment for capping all potential spills should be an essential part of contingency plans and such equipment should be available in proximity to installations to allow for timely deployment in the event of a major accident;
2011/05/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 27 #

2011/2072(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 c (new)
3c. Urges companies to continue to set aside funds for research and development of new prevention and accident remediation technologies; stresses that before any disaster response technologies are added to an approved contingency plan they should be independently tested, assessed and authorised;
2011/05/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 28 #

2011/2072(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 d (new)
3d. Advocates strict control and continued testing of chemical dispersants, both to ensure their suitability in the event of a spill and to avoid public health and environmental implications;
2011/05/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 33 #

2011/2072(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
5. Considers the ELD to be a very complex piece of legislation; calls for any proposed amendments to be accompanied by a thorough impact assessment; Calls for a revision of the ELD to extend its coverage to all EU marine waters in line with the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD);
2011/05/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 38 #

2011/2072(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Stresses that the financially liable parties should be established without ambiguity prior to drilling;
2011/05/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 40 #

2011/2072(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
7. Considers that oil and gas operators must be required, in the licensing procedure, to demonstrate they have sufficient insurance or other financial guarantees in place to secure restoration and compensation in relation to the specific activities they are going to carry out and the potential environmental damage that could be caused – whether through industry mutual schemes, such as OPOL, or through mandatory insurances;
2011/05/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 44 #

2011/2072(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Recognises the merit of communal funds such as OPOL in the North Sea and for such funds to be established in each EU sea area; calls for membership to be mandatory for operators to ensure legal certainty so as to provide a safety-net mechanism designed to reassure the Member States, the maritime sector, including fishermen in particular, and taxpayers;
2011/05/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 46 #

2011/2072(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
9. Suggests that Member States adopt a set of measures to penalise negligence and non-compliance in the implementation of safety ruleslegislation and safety regulation;
2011/05/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 51 #

2011/2072(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 10
10. Calls for an extension ofon the Commission to ensure that all Member States fully implement the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) directive towhich already cover alls offshore projects phases (exploratory, operational, and decommissioning) and calls for specific requirements for EIAs in case of drilling activities in deep wateroil and gas activities;
2011/05/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 58 #

2011/2072(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 11
11. Calls on the Commission to re- examine its proposal on Industrial major accidents:consider the case for extending the sound principles contained within its legislation to control ofnshore hazards involving dangerous substances (SEVESO III) in order to extend its scope to oil rig(SEVESO II and III) to legislation aimed at offshore oil and gas activities;
2011/05/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 63 #

2011/2072(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 13
13. Notes that offshore oil and gas activities are intentionally excluded from the key provisions of the Industrial Emissions Directive; suggests that the European IPPC Bureau defines Best Available Practices (BAT) for offshore hydrocarbon activities as offshore emissions are very different from onshore since the fuel is "raw" and has not been standardised as is the case onshore; recognises that provisions for offshore emissions already exist under other legislation relating to all aspects of operations that could have an effect on the environment;
2011/05/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 15 #

2011/2012(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital A
A. whereas the EU's climate objective is to limit climate change to 2°C above the pre- industrial level; whereas the climate package adopted in December 2008 represents a first step towards ensuring EU action in line with this objective; whereas countries representing some 80% of global emissions have pledged to reduce emissions, although the Parties to the UNFCCC acknowledged in Cancun that current pledges are insufficient to meet the 2°C objective,. Taking into account that the Cancun conference did not reach a global agreement to turn these pledges into legally binding targets and the European Union is still the only large economic community having adopted unilateral emissions reduction targets.
2011/03/31
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 25 #

2011/2012(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital B
B. whereas, according to the European Environmental Agency, in 2009 the EU's greenhouse gas emissions were 17.3% lower than in 1990, due to the effects of the economic crisis.
2011/03/31
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 51 #

2011/2012(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Ea. considering that the main purpose of the climate and energy package is that of reducing emission in the most cost effective way.
2011/03/31
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 64 #

2011/2012(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas in the absence of a global agreement assuring a level playing field, European industry would be still exposed to unfair competition.
2011/03/31
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 97 #

2011/2012(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Confirms that if the conditions agreed upon by the European Council are met, the EU will consider all possible options that can help to reach 25% target for 2020 in a cost-effective way.
2011/03/31
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 115 #

2011/2012(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. Notes that the European Council in February 2011 has recognised that further reductions in the range of 80-95% by 2050 as compared to 1990 are necessary; points out that a linear trajectory between 2009 and 2050 would result in a 2020 target in the range of 34-38% as compared to 1990;in the context of necessary reductions according to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change by developed countries as a group.1 __________________ 1 Roadmap 2050,p. 13
2011/03/31
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 120 #

2011/2012(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Recalls that in the Roadmap for moving to a competitive low carbon economy in 2050 the Commission indicates that progress an a global scale is the only way to solve the problem of climate change, and the EU must continue to engage its partners.1 __________________ 1 COM(2011)0112, p. 13
2011/03/31
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 129 #

2011/2012(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Recalls that the EU with little more than 10% of global emissions will not be able to tackle climate change on its own.
2011/05/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 164 #

2011/2012(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
emission reduction targets, European business calls on EU institutions to work towards a stable investment environment for European companies. The pragmatic sectoral, bottom-up 10a. Considering that at international level individual countries have not yet shown a preference for a target based approach but are making concrete efforts in investing in cleand technology-based approach toies instead. Or. en (Rather than focusing the EU climate and energy challenges pursued for example inpolicy discussion on new numerical comprehensive low-carbon strategy for Europe in 2020 and beyond which will provide a China is an approach from which the EU could learn.)
2011/05/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 196 #

2011/2012(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14 a. Considers for encouraging investments in new technologies by the private sector, it is essential to maintain the stability of the legal and economic framework where industries shall operate. A disruption in the current framework would generate uncertainties in the decision-making process and also negatively affect possible investments in this sector.
2011/05/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 251 #

2011/2012(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Takes into account that the Commission Communication on a Roadmap for moving towards a competitive low carbon economy in 2050 emphasises the need to remain attentive to the risk of carbon leakage in order to ensure a level playing field.
2011/04/01
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 261 #

2011/2012(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Considers that the Commission Communication on a Roadmap for moving towards a competitive low carbon economy in 2050 emphasises that the development of sectoral policy options will have to go into greater depth on costs, trade-offs and uncertainties. 1 __________________ 1 Roadmap 2050 pag. 6
2011/04/01
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 262 #

2011/2012(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 b (new)
19b. Takes into account the need to carry out an in-depth analysis of the cumulative costs of climate objectives in terms of carbon prices, energy prices and expenditure for innovation and research.
2011/04/01
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 275 #

2011/2012(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
21. Notes that European eco-industries employ approximately 3.4 million (FTE), which is ten times the figure for direct employment in the EU steel sector in 2007; points out that, according to recent studies, raising the EU climate target to 30% can foster up to 6 million additional jobs in Europe;deleted
2011/04/01
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 285 #

2011/2012(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Concurs with the European Commission’s Roadmap for a low carbon economy by 2050 where it states that ‘the creation and preservation of jobs will depend on the EU's ability to lead in terms of the development of new low carbon technologies through increased education, training, programmes to foster acceptability of new technologies, R&D and entrepreneurship, as well as favourable economic framework conditions for investments’
2011/04/01
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 286 #

2011/2012(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 b (new)
21b. Notes the lack of a thorough assessment of the impacts on employment caused by the low carbon transition which would primarily entail a shift of jobs across sectors, and that there is a need to better identify ‘winners’ and ‘losers’ of such transition.
2011/04/01
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 332 #

2011/2012(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27a. Notes that the Commission has fully acknowledged that the best protection against the risk of carbon leakage would be effective global action. 1 __________________ 1 COM(2011)0112, p. 9
2011/04/01
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 46 #

2011/0409(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1
This Regulation shall apply to vehicles of categories M1, M2, M3, N1, N2 and N3, as defined in Annex II to Directive 2007/46/EC and to the systems, components and separate technical units designed and constructed for such vehicles. Vehicles produced in small series in accordance with section 1 of Part A of Annex XII to Directive 2007/46/EC must comply with all parts of this Regulation, except Article 8 and Article 9.
2012/06/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 53 #

2011/0409(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c (new)
c) if the manufacturer is an independent small volume car manufacturer within the meaning of paragraph 1 to 3 of Article 11 of Regulation (EC) No 443/2009 setting emission performance standards for new passenger cars as part of the Community's integrated approach to reduce CO2 emissions from light-duty vehicles1, and tests with an approved testing facility the static noise value of vehicles to allow for in use testing. The manufacturer shall also submit a report to the Commission setting out measures it has taken or plans to take to reduce noise emissions, in line with its reduction potential and consistent with the characteristics of the market segments concerned. _______________ 1 OJ L 140, 5.6.2009, p. 1.
2012/06/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 71 #

2011/0409(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
2a. Vehicles of category N1 are exempted from ASEP if one of the following conditions is fulfilled: (a) The engine capacity is not exceeding 660 ccm and the power-to-mass ratio PMR calculated by using the maximum authorised vehicle mass is not exceeding 35; (b) The payload is at least 850 kg and the power-to-mass ratio PMR calculated by using the maximum authorised vehicle mass is not exceeding 40;
2012/06/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 107 #

2011/0409(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II - point 3.2.2.
3.2.2. Tyre rolling sound emissions are laid down in Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 on the general safety of motor vehicles. The tyres to be used for the test shall be representative for the vehicle and shall be selected by the vehicle manufacturer and recorded in Appendix 3 to Annex I of this Regulation. They shall correspond to one of the tyre sizes designated for the vehicle as original equipment. The tyre is or will be commercially available on the market at the same time as the vehicle. 2/ The tyres shall be inflated to the pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer for the test mass of the vehicle. The tyres shall have at least legal tread depth.
2012/06/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 125 #

2011/0409(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III
Annex III Limit values The sound level measured in accordance with the provisions of Annex II shall not exceed the following limits: Vehicle Description of vehicle Limit values expressed in dB(A) [decibels(A)] category category Limit values Limit values for Limit values for for Type- Type-approval registration, sale and approval of of new vehicle entry into service of new vehicle types new vehicles types Phase 1 valid Phase 2 valid Phase 3 valid from from from [7 years after [2 years after [5 years after publication] publication] publication] Off- Off- General road General General Off-road * road * * Vehicles used for the M carriage of passengers M1 no of seats < 9 70 71** 68 69** 68 69** no of seats < 9; M1 power to mass ratio > 71 71 69 69 69 69 150 kW/ton no of seats > 9; mass < 2 M2 72 72 70 70 70 70 tons no of seats > 9; 2 tons < M2 73 74 71 72 71 72 mass < 3.5 tons no of seats > 9; 3.5 tons < mass < 5 tons; M2 74 75 72 73 72 73 rated engine power < 150 kW no of seats > 9; 3.5 tons < mass < 5 tons; M2 76 78 74 76 74 76 rated engine power > 150 kW no of seats > 9; mass > 5 tons; M3 75 76 73 74 73 74 rated engine power < 150 kW no of seats > 9; mass > 5 tons; M3 77 79 75 77 75 77 rated engine power > 150 kW Vehicles used for the N carriage of goods N1 mass < 2 tons 71 71 69 69 69 69 N1 2 tons < mass < 3.5 tons 72 73 70 71 70 71 3.5 tons < mass < 12 tons; N2 74 75 72 73 72 73 rated engine power < 75 kW 3.5 tons < mass < 12 tons; N2 75 76 73 74 73 74 75 < rated engine power < 150 kW 3.5 tons < mass < 12 tons; N2 77 79 75 77 75 77 rated engine power > 150 kW mass > 12 tons; N3 75 < rated engine power 77 78 75 76 75 76 < 150 kW N3 mass > 12 tons; 80 82 78 80 78 80 rated engine power > 150 kW * Increased limit values shall only be valid if the vehicle complies with the relevant definition for off-road vehicles set out in point 4 of Section A of Annex II to EU Directive 2007/46/EC. ** For M1 vehicles the increased limit values for off-road vehicles are only valid if the maximum authorised mass > 2 tonnes. Annex III Limit values The sound level measured in accordance with the provisions of Annex II shall not exceed the following limits: Vehicle Description of vehicle Limit values expressed in dB(A) [decibels (A)] Category category Limit values for Limit values for Limit values for Type-approval Type-approval registration, sale and of new vehicles of new vehicle entry into service of new types types vehicles Phase 1 valid Phase 2 valid Phase 3 valid from from from (8 years after (1 year after (6 years after publication) publication) publication) Off- Off- General General General Off-road road road Vehicles used for the carriage M of passengers M1 no of seats ≤ 9; ≤ 125 kW/ton 72 74*** 70 73*** 70 73*** no of seats ≤ 9; 125kW/ton < M1 power to mass ratio ≤ 73 75*** 71 74*** 71 74*** 150kW/ton no of seats ≤ 9; M1 power to mass ratio > 75 74 74 150kW/ton no of seats ≤ 4 including driver; Power to mass ratio > M1 200kw/ton; R point of the 77 / 76 / 76 / driver seat < 450 mm from ground no of seats > 9; mass ≤ 2.5 M2 72 72 70 70 70 70 tons no of seats > 9; 2.5 tons < M2 74 75 72 73 72 73 mass ≤ 3,5 tons no of seats > 9; 3,5 tons < M2 mass ≤ 5 tons; rated engine 76 77 75 76 75 76 power < 150kW no of seats > 9; 3,5 tons < M2 mass ≤ 5 tons; rated engine 77 78 76 77 76 77 power ≥ 150kW no of seats > 9; mass > 5 tons; M3 76 77 75 76 75 76 rated engine power ≤ 180kW no of seats > 9; mass > 5 tons; M3 180 kW < rated engine power 79 80 78 79 78 79 ≤ 250kW no of seats > 9; mass > 5 tons; M3 80 81 79 80 79 80 rated engine power > 250kW Vehicles used for the carriage N of goods N1 mass ≤ 2.5 tons 72 74 70 72 70 72 N1 2.5 tons < mass ≤ 3,5 tons 74 75 72 73 72 73 3,5 tons < mass ≤ 12 tons; N2 77 78 76 77 76 77 rated engine power < 150kW 3,5 tons < mass ≤ 12 tons; N2 78 79 77 78 77 78 rated engine power ≥150kW mass > 12 tons; N3 79 80 78 79 78 79 rated engine power ≤180kW mass > 12 tons; N3 180 < rated engine power 81 82 80 81 80 81 ≤250kW mass > 12 tons; N3 82 83 81 82 81 82 rated engine power >250 kW *** For M1 vehicles if the vehicle complies with the relevant definition for off-road vehicles according to article A.4 of Annex II of EU Directive 2006/46/EC and in addition have a wading depth exceeding 500 mm and a hill climbing capability of 35°. Remark Limits for N3 only if "Normal Tyres" are allowed to be used for the test
2012/06/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 138 #

2011/0409(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex VIII – point 2.3. – line 4 'Vehicle acceleration'
Vehicle acceleration awot ASEP: awot ≤ 54,0 m/s2
2012/06/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 139 #

2011/0409(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex VIII – paragraph 2.4. –paragraph 3 (new)
In order for the ASEP test to be representative and repeatable (to the Type Approval Authority), the vehicles shall be tested using production gearbox calibration.
2012/06/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 108 #

2011/0190(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 6 – point b
Directive 1999/32/EC
Article 4 a – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) 0.10 % as from 1 January 2015.deleted
2011/12/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 129 #

2011/0190(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 6 – point c
Directive 1999/32/EC
Article 4 a – paragraph 1 a – subparagraph 2
The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 9a of this Directive concerning the date from which the sulphur standard laid down in point (b) of this paragraph applies. Based on the assessment by the IMO of the availability of marine fuel to comply with the maximum sulphur content of fuel of 0.50% by mass, referred to in Regulation 14(8) of Annex VI of MARPOL, thise date referred to in point (b) shall be 1 January 2020 or 1 January 2025.
2011/12/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 143 #

2011/0190(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 6 – point e
Directive 1999/32/EC
Article 4 a – paragraph 4 – point d
(d) 0.10 % as from 1 January 2020.deleted
2011/12/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 165 #

2011/0190(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 7
Directive 1999/32/EC
Article 4 c – paragraph 2
2. Ships using the emission abatement methods referred to in paragraph 1 shall continuously achieve reductions of sulphur dioxide emissions that are at least equivalent to the reductions that would be achieved by using marine fuels that meet the requirements of Articles 4a and 4b. The sulphur dioxide emissions resulting from the use of the emission abatement methods shall not exceed the limit values set out in Annex 1.
2011/12/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 180 #

2011/0190(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 8 a (new)
Directive 1999/32/EC
Article 4 e a (new)
(8a) The following Article 4ea shall be inserted: „Article 4ea Fuel oil availability Notwithstanding the provisions contained in Articles 3 and Article 4: If a ship is found by a Member State not to be in compliance with the standards for compliant fuel oils set out in this Directive, the competent authority of the Member State may require the ship to: (a) present a record of the actions taken to attempt to achieve compliance; and (b) provide evidence that it attempted to purchase compliant fuel oil in accordance with its voyage plan and, if it was not made available where planned, that attempts were made to locate alternative sources for such fuel oil and that despite best efforts to obtain compliant fuel oil, no such fuel oil was made available for purchase. The ship shall not be required to deviate from its intended voyage or to delay unduly the voyage in order to achieve compliance. If a ship provides the information set out in paragraph 1, Member States shall take into account all relevant circumstances and the evidence presented to determine the appropriate action to take, including not taking control measures. A ship shall notify its administration and the competent authority of the relevant port of destination when it cannot purchase compliant fuel oil. Member States shall notify the Commission when a ship has presented evidence of the non-availability of compliant fuel oil.”
2011/12/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 181 #

2011/0190(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 9 – point a
Directive 1999/32/EC
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall take all necessary measures to check by sampling that the sulphur content of fuels used complies with Articles 3, 3a, 4, 4a and 4b. The sampling shall commence on the date on which the relevant limit for maximum sulphur content in the fuel comes into force. It shall be carried out with sufficient frequencperiodically and in such a way that the samples are representative of the fuel examined, and in the case of marine fuel, of the fuel being supplied and used by vessels while in relevant sea areas and ports.
2011/12/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 184 #

2011/0190(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 9 – point a
Directive 1999/32/EC
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point b
(b) sampling and analysisanalysis for verification of the sulphur content of marine fuel being supplied for onboard combustion contained in tanks and in sealed bunker samples on board shipsin accordance with Annex VI to MARPOL;
2011/12/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 186 #

2011/0190(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 9 – point a
Directive 1999/32/EC
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point c a (new)
(ca) sampling and analysis for verification that the use of marine fuel for onboard combustion is in accordance with guidelines to be developed by the IMO;
2011/12/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 187 #

2011/0190(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 9 – point a
Directive 1999/32/EC
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 9a concerning: (i) the frequency of sampling; (ii) the sampling methods; (iii) the definition of a sample representative of the fuel examined; (iv) the information to be included in ships' log books and bunker delivery notes.
2011/12/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 64 #

2011/0092(CNS)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b
Directive 2003/96/EC
Article 4 – paragraph 3 - subparagraph 1
3. Without prejudice to the exemptions, differentiations and reductions provided for in this Directive, Member States shall ensure that where equal minimum levels of taxation are laid down in Annex Ithis Directive for either fossil and non-fossil fuels or energy products falling within either category in relation to a given use, equal minimal levels of taxation are fixed for products of either category put to that use. Without prejudice to Article 15(1)(i), for motor fuels referred to in Annex I Table A, this shall apply as from 1 January 2023.
2011/11/11
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 5 #

2010/2106(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 a (new)
– having regard to the Convention on Biological Diversity and the Aichi biodiversity targets, particularly the commitment to protect 17% of terrestrial and inland water areas through effective conservation measures, integrated into the wider landscapes,
2011/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 10 #

2010/2106(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 12
– having regard to the Renewable Energy Directive (Directive 2009/28 EC); the ETS Directive (Directive 2009/29 EC), the Effort Sharing Decision No 406/2009/EC of the European Parliament and the Council, the Commission Report on sustainability requirements for the use of solid and gaseous biomass source in electricity, heating and cooling (COM (2010)0011/SEC (2010)0065) and the results of the Public Consultation on the preparation of a report for a sustainability scheme for energy uses of biomass,
2011/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 16 #

2010/2106(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 22 a (new)
– having regard to Regulation (EU) No 995/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 October 2010 laying down the obligations of operators who place timber and timber products on the market,
2011/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 67 #

2010/2106(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Ga. whereas forest fragmentation increases the susceptibility of forests to climate threats,
2011/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 68 #

2010/2106(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital G b (new)
Gb. whereas the White Paper on Adaptation includes forests as one of the key areas of action stressing that the EU forestry strategy should be updated on climate-related aspects,
2011/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 69 #

2010/2106(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital G c (new)
Gc. whereas the enhancement of forest protective functions should form part of the EU and Member States strategies for civil protection, especially in the face of climate-related extreme phenomena such as fires and floods,
2011/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 137 #

2010/2106(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Considers that long-term forest planning should be flexible, adaptive and participative taking into account all conceivable scenarios and allowing for consideration of multiple options for future development, providing a realistic and reliable basis for management decision support;
2011/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 159 #

2010/2106(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Calls for a strengthening of the link between NFPs and the FAP through structured reporting to the Standing Forestry Committee;
2011/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 160 #

2010/2106(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 b (new)
10b. Stresses that Rural Development Plans (RDP) or Operational Programmes (OP) should not be considered as equivalent to National Forest Programmes;
2011/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 172 #

2010/2106(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Considers that long-term forest protection depends upon establishing or sustaining forest ecosystems with highly diverse tree composition, age and structure;
2011/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 177 #

2010/2106(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on the Commission to present a legislative proposal for a framework for the climate adaptation of EU forests;deleted
2011/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 189 #

2010/2106(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
13. Urges the Commission to report to Parliament and the Council on options for the introduction of payments for ecosystem services taking into account the role of forestation, biodiversity conservation and SFM;deleted
2011/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 199 #

2010/2106(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
14. Urges the Commission to present a legislative proposal for Forest Fire Prevention incorporating funding for the European Forest Fires Information System (EFFIS), infrastructure, training and prevention planning;deleted
2011/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 215 #

2010/2106(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
15. Urges the Commission to present a legislative proposal for Forest Information taking into account climate threats and the need for harmonised and comparable data in the context of the UNFCCC, CBD, and environmental accounts;deleted
2011/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 231 #

2010/2106(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Recalls that forests play a key role in the provision of socio-economic and environmental public goods;
2011/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 290 #

2010/2106(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to work internationally to establish a new UN definition of forests which clarifies natural forest definitions on a biome basis and distinguishes between native forests and those dominated by tree monocultures and non- native species;
2011/02/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 28 #

2010/0195(COD)

Proposal for a directive - amending act
Recital 2
(2) The transition todevelopment 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 transiIn addition, the integration of these engines into machines results in substantial modifications occursf 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
Amendment 30 #

2010/0195(COD)

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
Amendment 31 #

2010/0195(COD)

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
Amendment 32 #

2010/0195(COD)

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
Amendment 62 #

2010/0195(COD)

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
Amendment 67 #

2010/0195(COD)

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
Amendment 68 #

2010/0195(COD)

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
Amendment 105 #

2010/0195(COD)

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
Amendment 26 #

2008/0229(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 - paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. By way of derogation, paragraphs 1 to 3 shall not apply to service stations associated with the construction and delivery of new passenger cars.
2009/03/03
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 28 #

2008/0221(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 - introductory part
Member States shall ensure that tyre suppliers comply, for tyres produced after the date of implementation, with the following provisions
2009/02/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 29 #

2008/0221(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 - point 1
(1) suppliers shall ensure that C1 and C2 tyres, which are delivered to distributors or end-users, are equipped withpoints of sale are supplied with a label, displayed by any means or by a sticker on the tyre tread displaying a label, indicating the fuel efficiency class as set out in Annex I, Part Aand wet grip information and the external rolling noise measured value, as set out in Annex I, Part C; C1 tyre labels shall also indicate the wet grip class as set out in Annex I, Part B;A, B and C respectively.
2009/02/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 32 #

2008/0221(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 - point 1
(1) distributors shall ensure that tyres, at the point of sale, bear the stickerlabelling information provided by suppliers in accordance with Article 4(1) in a clearly visible position is available at the point of sale;
2009/02/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 71 #

2008/0165(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 a (new)
Article 14a 1. By way of derogation from Articles 4 and 5, controlled substances may be produced for the licensed export to Parties operating under Article 5 of the Montreal Protocol for essential uses.
2008/12/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 81 #

2008/0165(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) controlled substances to satisfy essential uses referred to in Article 10(2) of Parties;
2008/12/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 93 #

2008/0165(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Hydrochlorofluorocarbons contained in containers, used for the transportation or storage of these substances, which have been placed on the market and which can no longer be used, shall be recovered. The hydrochlorofluorocarbons may be exported, in compliance with Articles 17 and 18, or destroyed applying the technologies referred to in the first subparagraph.
2008/12/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 216 #

2008/0013(COD)

Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 8
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
The measures referred to in the first subparagraph shall, to the extent feasible, ensure that allocation takes place in a manner that gives incentives for establish harmonised benchmarks for greenhouse gas emissions and energy efficiency for installations in each sector receiving free allocations. These sectoral benchmarks shall be based on the best greenhouse gas and energy efficient techniques and for reductions in emissions, by taking accounttechnologies available ofn the most efficient techniques,arket, including substitutes, alternative production processes, use of biomass, cogeneration and greenhouse gas capture and storage, and shall not give incentives to increase emissions. No free allocation shall be made in respect of any electricity production. Free allocations to installations shall be made at a level no higher than is indicated by the appropriate sectoral benchmark, so as to reward the most efficient operators. Overall, the measures referred to in the first subparagraph shall not give incentives to increase emissions. No free allocation shall be made in respect of any electricity production for sale to third parties; free allocation shall be made in respect of electricity self- generation as a by product of industrial processes or in accordance with Article 10a(7) and (8) except where this is for sale to third parties.
2008/06/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 238 #

2008/0013(COD)

Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 8
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 2
2. Subject to paragraph 3, no free allocation shall be given to electricity generators, other than those operating for self-supply of electricity as a by product of industrial processes or in accordance with Articles 10a(7) and (8) to installations for the capture, pipelines for the transport or to storage sites for greenhouse gas emissions.
2008/06/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 247 #

2008/0013(COD)

Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 2 – point (c)
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 3 – point [t)]
[(t)] 'Combustion installation' means any stationary technical unit in which fuels are oxidised producing heat or mechanical energy or both, and other directly associated activities including waste gas scrubbing are carried out; recycling operations as defined by Annex IIB R3 of Directive 91/156/EEC are exempted from the definition of 'combustion installation'.
2008/07/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 377 #

2008/0013(COD)

Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 8
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall, by 30 June 20110, adopt Community wide and fully- harmonised implementing measures for allocating the allowances referred to in paragraphs 2 to 6 and 8 in a harmonised manner. Those measures, designed to amend non- essential elements of this Directive by supplementing it, shall be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article [23(3)]. The measures referred to in the first subparagraph shall, to the extent feasible, ensure that allocation takes place in a manner that gives incentives for greenhouse gas and energy efficient techniques and for reductions in emissions, by taking account of the most efficient techniques, substitutes, alternative production processes, use of biomass and greenhouse gas capture and storage, and shall not give incentives to increase emissions. No free allocation shall be made in respect of any electricity production, with the exception of CHP plants and self- supply of electricity to energy intensive industry. In the case of free allocation for self supply of electricity to an installation within a sector or sub-sector at risk of carbon leakage, the installation using the electricity may not at the same time receive allocation for the indirect emissions in accordance with paragraphs 8 and 9 and Article 10b. The Commission shall, upon the conclusion by the Community of an international agreement on climate change leading to mandatory reductions of greenhouse gas emissions comparable to those of the Community, review in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article [23(3)] those measures to provide that free allocation only takes place where this is fully justified in the light of that agreement.
2008/07/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 430 #

2008/0013(COD)

Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 8
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 2
2. Subject to paragraph 3, no free allocation shall be given to electricity generators (other than those operating for self-supply of electricity to energy- intensive industries), to installations for the capture, pipelines for the transport or to storage sites for greenhouse gas emissions.
2008/07/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 473 #

2008/0013(COD)

Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 8
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 5
5. The maximum amount of allowances that is the basis for calculating allocations for direct emissions to installations which are only included in the Community scheme from 2013 onwards shall not exceed, in 2013, the total verified average yearly direct emissions of those installations in 2005 to 2007. In each subsequent year, the total allocation to such installations shall be adjusted by the linear factor referred to in Article 9Allocations to installations within sectors or sub-sectors which are determined to be at risk of carbon leakage as a consequence of the indirect effect of CO2 cost pass-through into electricity prices shall in addition to receiving allocations for direct emissions also receive allocations for indirect emissions in accordance with paragraphs 8 and 9 and Article 10b. For those sectors and sub-sectors not subject to the provisions of paragraphs 8 and 9 and Article 10b, in each subsequent year, the total allocation to such installations shall be adjusted by the linear factor referred to in Article 9. The maximum amount of allowances allocated for the CO2 pass-through cost in electricity prices for those sectors or sub- sectors at risk of carbon leakage that receive allocations for indirect emissions in accordance with paragraphs 8 and 9 and Article 10b shall be based on the average yearly verified electricity consumption of those installations in 2005 to 2007.
2008/07/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 487 #

2008/0013(COD)

Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 8
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 2
AllocThe Commission shall, by 30 June 2010, publish Community wide and fully harmonised rules for the allocation of the new entrant reserve established and adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article [23(3)]. For those sectors and sub-sectors not subject to the provisions of paragraphs 8 and 9 of this Article and Article 10b, in each subsequent year, the total allocation to such installations shall be adjusted by the linear factor referred to in Article 9.
2008/07/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 534 #

2008/0013(COD)

Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 8
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 8
8. In 2013 and in each subsequent year up to 2020, installations in sectors or sub- sectors which are exposed to a significant risk of carbon leakage shall be allocated allowances free of charge up to 100 percent of the quantity determined in accordance with paragraphs 2 to 6 and Article 10b.
2008/07/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 549 #

2008/0013(COD)

Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 1 - point 8
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a - paragraph 9
9. At the latest by 30 June 2010 and every 3 years thereafter[6 months after entry into force of this Directive] the Commission shall determine the sectors referred to in paragraph 8. That measure, designed to amend non- essential elements of this Directive by supplementing it, shall be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article [23(3)] and in consultation with the sectors concerned. In the determination referred to in the first subparagraph the Commission shall take into account the extent to which it is possible for the sector or sub-sector concerned to pass on the cost of the required allowances and the indirect effect of CO2 cost pass-through in power prices in product prices without significant loss of market share to less carbon efficient installations outside the Community, taking into account the following: (a) the extent to which auctioning would lead to a substantial increase in production cost; (b) the extent to which it is possible for individual installations in the sector concerned to reduce emission levels for instance on the basis of the most efficient techniques; (c) market structure, relevant geographic and product market, the exposure of the sectors to international competition; (d) the effect of climate change and energy policies implemented, or expected to be implemented outside the EU in the sectors concerned; (da) the effect of pass through of CO2 costs in electricity prices on the sector or sub-sector concerned. For the purposes of evaluating whether the cost increase resulting from the Community scheme can be passed on, estimates of lost sales resulting from the increased carbon price or the impact on the profitability of the installations concerned may inter alia be used.
2008/07/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 591 #

2008/0013(COD)

Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 - point 8
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10b
Not later than June 20110, the Commission shall, in the light of the outcome of the international negotiations and the extent to which these lead to global greenhouse gas emission reductions, and after consulting with all relevant social partners, submit to the European Parliament and to the Council an analytical report assessing the situation with regard to energy-intensive sectors or sub-sectors that have been determined to be exposed to significant risks of carbon leakage. This shall be accompanied by any appropriate proposals, which may include: - adjusting the proportion of allowances received free of charge by those sectors or sub-sectors under Article 10a; - inclusion in the Community scheme of importers of products produced by the sectors or sub-sectors determined in accordance with Article 10a; - adjusting the number of allowances received free of charge to compensate for the indirect effect of passing through CO2 costs in electricity prices for those sectors determined in accordance with Article 10a(9) as being particularly impacted by this pass-through cost. The maximum amount of allowances allocated for the CO2 pass-through cost in electricity shall be based on the average yearly verified electricity consumption of those installations in 2005 to 2007 and the expected CO2 cost pass-through of those marginal power generation technologies setting electricity market prices and shall be additional to any free allocation for direct emissions, and which shall amend the provisions of Article 10a(7) accordingly. Any binding sectoral agreements which lead to global emissions reductions of the magnitude required to effectively address climate change, and which are monitorable, verifiable and subject to mandatory enforcement arrangements shall also be taken into account when considering what measures are appropriate.
2008/07/15
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 723 #

2008/0013(COD)

Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 - point 21
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 27 - paragraph 1
1. Member States may exclude, from the Community scheme, combustion installations which have a rated thermal input below 25MW, reported emissions to the competent authority of less than 1025 000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent, excluding emissions from biomass, in each of the preceding 3 years, and which are subject to measures that will achieve an equivalent contribution to emission reductions, if the Member State concerned complies with the following conditions: (a) it notifies the Commission of each such installation, specifying the equivalent measures that are in place, together with the approval of the owner of the installation confirming his wish to make use of the opt-out; (b) it confirms that monitoring arrangements are in place to assess whether any installation emits 1025 000 tonnes or more of carbon dioxide equivalent, excluding emissions from biomass, in any one calendar year; (c) it confirms that if any installation emits 1025 000 tonnes or more of carbon dioxide equivalent, excluding emissions from biomass, in any one calendar year or the equivalent measures are no longer in place, the installation will be re-introduced into the system; (d) it publishes the information referred to in points (a), (b) and (c) for public comment.
2008/07/17
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 797 #

2008/0013(COD)

Proposal for a directive – amending act
Annex I - point 3 - point (b) - point (ii)
Directive 2003/87/EC
Annex I - table - category 2 - new paragraph 2
Production of aluminium (primary, and secondary where combustion installations with a rated thermal input exceeding 20 MW are operated)
2008/07/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 824 #

2008/0013(COD)

Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 3
(3) The European Council has made a firm commitment to reduce the overall greenhouse gas emissions of the Community by at least 20% below 1990 levels by 2020, and by 30% provided that other developed countries commit themselves to comparable emission reductions and economically more advanced developing countries contribute adequately according to their responsibilities and respective capabilities. By 2050, global greenhouse gas emissions should be reduced by at least 50% below their 1990 levels. All sectors of the economy should contribute to achieving these emission reductions, including shipping and aviation. Aviation is contributing to the 20% and 30% reductions through its inclusion in the Community scheme. Subject to further examination by the Commission of the practicality of including shipping in the Community scheme and in the absence of a global Emission Trading Scheme through the International Maritime Organisation or UNFCCC mechanisms in the near future, consideration should be given to the inclusion of shipping in the Community scheme.
2008/07/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 825 #

2008/0013(COD)

Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 18
(18) Transitional free allocation to installations should be provided for through harmonised Community-wide rules (", establishing sector benchmarks"), in order to minimise distortions of competition with the Community. These rules should takeclearly set out the process establishing the sector benchmarks, as appropriate taking account of the most greenhouse gas and energy efficient techniques, substitutes, alternative production processes, use of biomass, renewables and greenhouse gas capture and storage. Any such rules should not give incentives to increase emissions and ensure that an increasing proportion of these allowances is auctioned. Allocations must be fixed prior to the trading period so as to enable the market to function properly. They shall also avoid undue distortions of competition on the markets for electricity and heat supplied to industrial installations. These rules should apply to new entrants carrying out the same activities as existing installations receiving transitional free allocations. To avoid any distortion of competition within the internal market, no free allocation should be made in respect of the production of electricity by new entrants. Allowances which remain in the set-aside for new entrants in 2020 should be auctioned. In defining the principles for setting benchmarks in individual sectors, the Commission should consult with the sectors concerned.
2008/07/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 826 #

2008/0013(COD)

Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 19
(19) The Community will continue to take the lead in the negotiation of an ambitious international agreement that will achieve the objective of limiting global temperature increase to 2°C and is encouraged by the progress made in Bali towards this objective. In the event that other developed countries and other major emitters of greenhouse gases do not participate in this international agreement, this could lead to an increase in greenhouse gas emissions in third countries where industry would not be subject to comparable carbon constraints (“carbon leakage”), and at the same time could put certain energy- intensive sectors and sub-sectors in the Community which are subject to international competition at an economic disadvantage. This could undermine the environmental integrity and benefit of actions by the Community. To address the risk of carbon leakage, the Community will allocate allowances free of charge up to 100% of direct emissions to sectors or sub- sectors meeting the relevant criteria. The definition of these sectors and sub-sectors and the measures required will be subject to re-assessment to ensure that action is taken where necessary and to avoids overcompensation. For those specific sectors or sub-sectors where it can be duly substantiated that the risk of carbon leakage cannot be prevented otherwiseis also due to the pass-through of CO2 costs into power prices, where electricity constitutes a high proportion of production costs and is producused efficiently, the action taken may take into account theto mitigate the risk of carbon leakage in accordance with Article 10 should additionally take into account the indirect effect of CO2 price pass-through on electricity consumption in the production process, without chang and include this ing the total quantity of allowancesallocation to the sector or sub-sector.
2008/07/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 827 #

2008/0013(COD)

Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 20
(20) The Commission should therefore review the situation by June 20110 at the latest, consult with all relevant social partners, and, in the light of the outcome of the international negotiations, submit a report accompanied by any appropriate proposals. In this context, the Commission should identify which energy intensive industry sectors or sub-sectors are likely to be subject to carbon leakage not later than 30 June 2010[6 months after the date of entry into force of this Directive]. It should base its analysis on the assessment of the inability to pass on the cost of required allowances and the indirect effect of C02 cost pass- through in electricity prices in product prices without significant loss of market share to installations outside the Community not taking comparable action to reduce emissions. Energy-intensive industries which are determined to be exposed to a significant risk of carbon leakage cshould for direct and if relevant indirect emissions receive a higher amount of free allocation or. For some sectors an effective carbon equalisation system could be introduced with a view to putting installations from the Community which are at significant risk of carbon leakage and those from third countries on a comparable footing. Such a system could apply requirements to importers that would be no less favourable than those applicable to installations within the EU, for example by requiring the surrender of allowances. Any action taken would need to be in conformity with the principles of the UNFCCC, in particular the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities and respective capabilities, taking into account the particular situation of Least Developed Countries. It would also need to be in conformity with the international obligations of the Community including the WTO agreement.
2008/07/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 26 #

2007/0297(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 a (new)
(13a) In recognition of the very high research and development and unit production costs of early generations of very low carbon vehicle technologies to be introduced into the marketplace following its entry into force, on an interim basis, this Regulation also incorporates specific provisions aimed at accelerating the introduction to the European Market of ultra low carbon vehicles at their initial stages of commercialisation.
2008/06/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 34 #

2007/0297(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
(16) Special purpose vehicles to which specific requirements apply for the purposes of type-approval, includingor vehicles built specifically for commercial purposes to accommodate wheelchair use inside the vehicle in accordance with Community policy to help disabled persons, should be excluded from the scope of this Regulation.
2008/06/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 52 #

2007/0297(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29 a (new)
(29a) The existing European type approval system does not cover all technical options available for achieving CO2 improvements. Thus, it is necessary to define an assessment process establishing provisions for assessing the CO2 reduction potentials attributed to introduction of technology measures ("eco-innovations"). Those technologies are not reflected, or not sufficiently reflected, when measured in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 and its implementing measures. Approvals for eco-innovations should be granted as a means to provide additional incentives to manufacturers by counting those benefits towards the achievement of their specific CO2 reduction targets.
2008/06/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 79 #

2007/0297(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 3
3. It does not apply to special purpose vehicles as defined in paragraph 5 of Annex II to Directive 2007/46/EC or vehicles built specifically for commercial purposes to accommodate wheelchair use inside as defined in Regulation (EC) No 715/2007.
2008/06/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 83 #

2007/0297(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. It does not apply to 'vehicles designed to fulfil specific social needs'.
2008/06/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 87 #

2007/0297(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
(fa) 'eco-innovation' means any measure or technological innovation proven to deliver a quantifiable contribution to reducing CO2 emissions that is neither included, or is insufficiently considered, in the definitions of Regulation (EC) No 715/2007, nor covered in the additional measures mentioned in Article 1.
2008/06/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 91 #

2007/0297(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point f b (new)
(fb) 'vehicles designed to fulfil specific social needs' means vehicles of category M1 which are either: (i) special purpose vehicles as defined in Directive 2007/46/EC with a reference mass exceeding 2000kg, or (ii) vehicles with a reference mass exceeding 2000kg and designed to carry seven or more occupants including the driver with the exclusion of vehicles of category M1G as defined in Directive 2007/46/EC, or (iii) vehicles with a reference mass exceeding 1760kg which are built specifically for commercial purposes to accommodate wheelchair use inside the vehicle.
2008/06/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 99 #

2007/0297(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
(ga) 'ultra low carbon vehicle' means a vehicle emitting less than 50 g CO2/km, measured in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 and specified as the CO2 mass emission (combined) in the certificate of conformity.
2008/06/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 131 #

2007/0297(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 a (new)
Article 4a Ultra low carbon vehicles For the purposes of determining compliance by individual manufacturers of passenger cars with the specific emissions target referred to in Article 4, each ultra low carbon vehicle registered in the European Union shall contribute to the calculation of the manufacturer's average specific emissions of CO2 on a multiplier basis, to be progressively phased out between 1 January 2012 and the year beginning 1 January 2016, as laid down in Annex Ia.
2008/06/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 140 #

2007/0297(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1
1. For the yearmonth beginning 1 January 20102 and each subsequent yearmonth, each Member State shall record information for each new passenger car registered in its territory in accordance with Part A of Annex II. The data should be provided to manufacturers.
2008/06/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 143 #

2007/0297(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2
2. By 28 February 2011 and each subsequent year, the Member State shall determine and transfer to the Commission the information, verified by a certified auditor, listed in Part B of Annex II in respect of the preceding calendar year. The data shall be transmitted in accordance with the format specified in Part C of Annex II.
2008/06/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 154 #

2007/0297(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
1. In respect of each calendar year from 2012 onwards for which a manufacturer's average specific emissions of CO2, adjusted for CO2 emission reductions delivered by eco-innovations and balanced over two consecutive years, exceed its specific emissions target in that year, the Commission shall impose an excess emissions premium on the manufacturer or, in the case of a pool, the pool manager.
2008/06/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 181 #

2007/0297(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 5
5. The amounts of the excess emissions premium shall be considered as revenue for the budget of the European Unionused to create a specific fund for Research and Development in the field of fuel efficiency of road vehicles, including alternative powertrains.
2008/06/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 190 #

2007/0297(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1
1. An application for a derogation from the specific emissions target calculated in accordance with Annex I may be made by a manufacturer which: (a) is responsible for less than 10,000 new passenger cars registered in the Community per calendar year; and (b) is not connected to another car manufacturer or (ba) has connected undertakings, and these in total are responsible for less than 10,000 new passenger cars registered in the Community per calendar year.
2008/06/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 196 #

2007/0297(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) a specific emissions target consistent with its reduction potentialthe manufacturer's technical capability, fincluding the technological potential to reduce its specific emissions of CO2ancial means, and model CO2 reduction potential relative to direct competitors.
2008/06/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 197 #

2007/0297(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3
3. Where the Commission considers that the manufacturer is eligible for a derogation under paragraph 1 and is satisfied withat the specific CO2 emissions target proposed by the manufacturer is consistent with its reduction potential, including the technological potential to reduce its specific emissions of CO2, the Commission shall grant a derogation to the manufacturer, the Commission shall grant a derogation to the manufacturer. In taking this decision the Commission shall take into account the criteria in paragraph 2(d). The derogation shall apply from 1 January of the year following the application.
2008/06/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 198 #

2007/0297(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 6
6. Where the Commission considers that the manufacturer is not giving effect to the programme of reduction set out in its application, the Commission may revoke the derogationimpose an excess emissions premium on the manufacturer, as set out in Article 7.
2008/06/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 201 #

2007/0297(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. A manufacturer may apply to the Commission to be allowed to meet an alternative target that is a 25% reduction on its average specific emissions in 2006, instead of its Annex I specific emissions target, provided that: (a) it has no connected undertakings, and is responsible for between 10,000 and 300,000 new passenger cars registered in the Community per calendar year; or (b) it has connected undertakings, and these in total are responsible for between 10,000 and 300,000 new passenger cars registered in the Community per calendar year. Connected undertakings may apply to the Commission to be allowed to meet an alternative target that is a 25% reduction on their combined average specific emissions in 2006, instead of the average of their Annex I specific emissions targets, provided that those connected undertakings, taken together with any other connected undertakings, are responsible for between 10,000 and 300,000 new passenger cars registered in the Community per calendar year.
2008/06/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 212 #

2007/0297(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 − paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. By 31 December 2015, the Commission shall present a proposal for a regulation setting the average emissions level, which may not in any case be higher than 100 g CO2/km, to be achieved by the new car fleet by 1 January 2020. That proposal shall be preceded by an overall assessment of the impact on the car industry and its allied industries, coupled with a precise cost-benefit analysis, taking into account the development of technological innovations for CO2 reduction.
2008/06/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 224 #

2007/0297(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 − paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Whenever the Commission proposes new legislation affecting light duty vehicles and their fuels in a manner that leads directly or indirectly to an increase in CO2 emissions, the Commission shall indicate this fact clearly in its proposals to the European Parliament and the Council and reflect any adverse impact on manufacturers' compliance with the specific CO2 emissions target set out in this Regulation.
2008/06/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 231 #

2007/0297(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 a (new)
Article 11 a Implementing Measures The measures necessary for the implementation of Article 3(1)(fa), which are designed to amend non-essential elements of this Regulation, shall be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article 12(3).
2008/06/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 256 #

2007/0297(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I a (new)
Annex Ia Ultra low carbon vehicles Each ultra low carbon vehicle, as defined in Article 3, registered in the European Union in the relevant calendar year shall count multiple times towards calculating the vehicle manufacturer's average specific emissions of CO2 for that year, in accordance with the following schedule: 2012: 10 times 2013: 7 times 2014: 4 times 2015: 2 times From 1 January 2016, this multiplier will cease to apply.
2008/06/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 258 #

2007/0297(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II - part A - paragraph 1 - introduction
1. For the yearmonth beginning 1 January 20102 and each subsequent yearmonth, Member States shall record the following details for each new passenger car registered in its territory:
2008/06/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 262 #

2007/0297(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – paragraph 3 – introduction
3. For the yearmonth beginning 1 January 20102 and each subsequent yearmonth, Member States shall determine, in accordance with the methods described in Part B, by manufacturer:
2008/06/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 110 #

2007/0286(COD)

Council position
Article 13 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Following the adoption of a decision on BAT conclusions under paragraph 5, the Commission shall assess the need for Union action through the establishment of Union-wide minimum requirements for emission limit values and rules on monitoring and compliance assessment for activities within the scope of the BAT conclusions concerned, on the basis of the following criteria: (a) the impact of the activities concerned on the environment as a whole; and (b) the state of implementation of best available techniques for the activities concerned. Having obtained the opinion of the forum referred to in paragraph 3, and not later than 18 months after the adoption of a decision on BAT conclusions, the Commission shall submit a report on the findings of the assessment to the European Parliament and to the Council.
2010/03/30
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 111 #

2007/0286(COD)

Council position
Article 13 – paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Where the report referred to in paragraph 5a identifies the need for Union-wide minimum requirements for emission limit values or rules on monitoring and compliance assessment, the report may, where appropriate, be accompanied by a legislative proposal.
2010/03/30
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 285 #

2007/0286(COD)

Council position
Annex I – introductory part – paragraph 1 a (new)
When calculating the total rated thermal input of installations referred to in point 1.1 for combustion plants used in healthcare facilities, only the normal running capacity shall be included for the purposes of that calculation.
2010/03/31
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 286 #

2007/0286(COD)

Council position
Annex I – introductory part – paragraph 1 b (new)
When calculating the total rated input of installations referred to in point 1.1, combustion plants with a thermal rated input below 50 MW and operating no more than 500 hours per year shall not be included for the purposes of that calculation.
2010/03/31
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 28 #

2005/0283(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1
This Directive requires the inclusion of operational lifetime costs of energy consumption, CO2 emissions, and pollutant emissions as award criteria in the procurement of new road transport vehicles, by contracting authorities or contracting entities within the meaning of Directives 2004/17/EC and 2004/18/EC or as criteria for the purchase of such vehicles by operators under contract, licence, permit or authorisation granted by public authorities, in order to promote clean and energy efficient vehicles. For the purposes of this Directive: - "road transport vehicle" is a vehicle classified as N2 or N3; where it is used for passenger services by a public service operator, it is a vehicle classified as M3. - "public service operator" is as defined in Regulation (EC) No 1370/2007 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2007 on public passenger transport services by rail and by road1. 1 OJ L 315, 3.12.2007, p. 1.
2008/06/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 36 #

2005/0283(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that, no later than from the date referred to in Article 7(1), the contracting authorities or contracting entities within the meaning of Directives 2004/17/EC and 2004/18/EC use the methodology defined in Article 3, or any equivalent modelling they deem appropriate, whenever they apply operational lifetime costs for energy consumption, CO2 emissions, and pollutant emissions as award criteria for the procurement of new road transport vehicles.
2008/06/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 38 #

2005/0283(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall ensure that, no later than from 1 January 2012, all public procurement of new road transport vehicles by contracting authorities or contracting entities within the meaning of Directives 2004/17/EC and 2004/18/EC includes operational lifetime costs for energy consumption, CO2 emissions, and pollutant emissions of road transport vehicles as award criteria, following the methodology defined in Article 3 or any equivalent modelling they deem appropriate.
2008/06/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 40 #

2005/0283(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall ensure that, no later than from 1 January 2012, all purchase of new road transport vehicles for the provision of public passenger transport services under licence, permit or authorisation granted by public authorities includes operational lifetime costs for energy consumption, CO2 emissions, and pollutant emissions of road transport vehicles as criteria, following the methodology defined in Article 3 or any equivalent modelling they deem appropriate.
2008/06/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 42 #

2005/0283(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Manufacturers of road transport vehicles covered by this Directive must provide indicative data for total lifetime energy consumption, CO2 emissions and pollutant emissions for these vehicles when they are offered for sale.
2008/06/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 44 #

2005/0283(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – Title
Energy and environmental costs as award criteria in the procurement of new vehicles
2008/06/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 48 #

2005/0283(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point (b)
(b) The lifetime cost for the CO2 emissions of the operation of a vehicle shall be calculated by multiplying the lifetime mileage according to paragraph 3 by the CO2 emissions in kilograms per kilometre according to paragraph 2, and by the cost per kilogram taken from Table 2 in the Annexeither from the indicative data provided by the road transport vehicle manufacturer or from any equivalent modelling that the purchaser deems appropriate.
2008/06/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 51 #

2005/0283(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point (c)
(c) The lifetime cost for the pollutant emissions of the operation of a vehicle shall be calculated by adding up the lifetime costs for emissions of oxides of nitrogen, non-methane hydrocarbons, and particulate matter. The lifetime cost for each pollutant shall be calculated by multiplying the lifetime mileage according to paragraph 3 by the emissions in grams per kilometre according to paragraph 2, and by the respective cost per gram taken from Table 2 in the Annexeither from the indicative data provided by the road transport vehicle manufacturer or from any equivalent modelling that the purchaser deems appropriate.
2008/06/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 65 #

2005/0283(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex – Table 2
Table 2: Cost for emissions in road transport (in 2007 prices): CO2 NOx NMHC Particulate Matter 2 €cents/kg 0.44 €cents/g 0.1 €cents/g 8.7 €cents/g deleted
2008/06/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 67 #

2005/0283(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex – Table 3
Table 3: Lifetime mileage of road transport vehicles Vehicle category Lifetime mileage (M and N categories as defined in Directive 2007/46/EC) Passenger cars (M1) 200 000 km Light commercial vehicles (N1) 250 000 km Heavy goods vehicles (N2, N3) 1 000 000 km Buses (M2, M3)3) 800 000 km
2008/06/04
Committee: ENVI