Activities of Alajos MÉSZÁROS related to 2011/2072(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Safety of offshore oil and gas activities (short presentation)
Amendments (5)
Amendment 1 #
Draft opinion
Recital A (new)
Recital A (new)
A. Whereas, according to Article 191 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU), all EU action in this area must be underpinned by a high level of protection based inter alia on the precautionary principle;
Amendment 2 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph -1 (new)
Paragraph -1 (new)
- 1. Stresses that full liability in relation to any damage caused by oil and gas exploration and extraction must respect the "polluter pays" principle laid down in Article 191(2) TFEU;
Amendment 4 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Advocates environmental impact assessments carried out within emergency response plans, e.g. on the use of chemical dispersants to avoid public health implications and further environmental damagwhere possible;
Amendment 5 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Welcomes the Commission's effort to extend the scope of the mandate of the European Agency for Maritime Safety to cover not only vessels but also offshore installations;
Amendment 6 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Urges the Member States, when taking any action, to consider the special situation of small and medium-sized operators;