Activities of Seán KELLY related to 2022/0099(COD)
Plenary speeches (1)
Fluorinated gases regulation (A9-0048/2023 - Bas Eickhout)
Amendments (19)
Amendment 56 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 46 a (new)
Recital 46 a (new)
(46a) In implementing this Regulation, the Commission should take into account the targets included in the REpowerEU package published on 18 May 2022, requiring the EC to assess the impact of the F-gas Regulation on the deployment of heat pumps.
Amendment 63 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 9
(9) ‘hermetically sealed equipment’ means equipment in which all fluorinated greenhouse gas containing parts are made tight during its manufacturing process at the premises of the manufacturer by welding, brazing or a similar permanent connection, which may include capped valves or capped service ports that allow proper repair or disposal, and which have a tested leakage rate of less than 3 grams per year under a pressure of at least a quarter of the maximum allowable pressure;
Amendment 68 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 36 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 36 a (new)
(36a) ‘self-contained system’ means a complete factory-made refrigerating system in a suitable frame and/or enclosure, that is fabricated and transported complete in which no refrigerant-containing parts are connected on site.
Amendment 70 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 36 b (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 36 b (new)
(36b) ‘heat pumps’ are systems that use a refrigeration circuit to extract energy from the environment or from waste heat sources and deliver space/water heating. Reversible systems provide a cooling as well as a heating function.
Amendment 74 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 36 c (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 36 c (new)
(36c) ‘single split air conditioning systems’ means systems for room air conditioning that consist of one outdoor unit and one indoor unit linked by refrigerant piping, needing installation at the site of usage.
Amendment 76 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 36 d (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 36 d (new)
(36d) ‘plug in’ means capable of or designed for being connected to an electrical power source by inserting the plug into different sockets without the intervention of a professional installer.
Amendment 79 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. The prevention of emissions of fluorinated greenhouse gases shall be considered together with the prevention of emissions of overall green house gases and the energy efficiency first principle. In this regard special attention should be paid to heat pump technologies and their potential to replace fossil fuel boilers, making a major contribution to achieving the EU's energy and climate targets and a reduced dependency on fossil fuels as determined in the REPowerEU plan.
Amendment 105 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Without prejudice to existing Union legislation, Member States shall encourage the developmentensure the existence of producer responsibility schemes for the recovery of fluorinated greenhouse gases listed in Annexes I and II and their recycling, reclamation or destruction, taking into account already applicable producer responsibility schemes.
Amendment 115 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 6 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 6 a (new)
Amendment 121 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
The placing on the market of products and equipment, including parts thereof, listed in Annex IV, with an exemption for military equipment, shall be prohibited from the date specified in that Annex, differentiating, where applicable, according to the type or global warming potential of the gas contained.
Amendment 128 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Products and equipment unlawfully placed on the market after the date referred to in the first subparagraph, shall not be subsequently used or supplied, or made available to other persons within the Union for payment or free of charge or exported. Such products and equipment may only be stored or transported for subsequent return to the origin country or for disposal and for the recovery of the gas prior to the disposal pursuant to Article 8.
Amendment 148 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 14
Article 12 – paragraph 14
Amendment 159 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. The evaluation on whether or not alternatives are on the market should take into account other policy requirements and standards including the upcoming revision of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals(REACH).
Amendment 168 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
(ea) used in pre-charged equipment which are exported outside the Union.
Amendment 172 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Article 16 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 34(2). The authorised exemption shall be applicable within the whole Union and not exclusively to the single Member State.
Amendment 256 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – table – point 18 – point a
Annex IV – table – point 18 – point a
(a) Single split air-conditioning systems containing less than 3 kg of fluorinated greenhouse gases listed in Annex I, and fixed double duct appliances that contain, or whose functioning relies upon, fluorinated greenhouse gases listed in Annex I with GWP of 750 or more;
Amendment 258 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – table – point 18 – point b
Annex IV – table – point 18 – point b
(b) Split systems of a rated capacity of up to and including 12 kWOther split type equipment containing, or whose functioning relies upon, fluorinated greenhouse gases with GWP of 1750 or more, except when required to meet safety standards;(1 January 2030)
Amendment 310 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – table
Annex VII – table
Maximum Quantity Maximum Quantity Years Years in tonnes CO2 Years in tonnes CO2 equivalent equivalent 2024 – 2026 41 701 077 41 701 077 50.000.000 + X for MDI 2027 – 2029 17 688 360 17 688 360 38.709.677 + X for MDI 2030 – 2032 9 132 097 9 132 097 33.870.967 + x for MDI 2033 – 2035 8 445 713 8 445 713 8 445 713 2036 – 2038 6 782 265 6 782 265 6 782 265 2039 – 2041 6 136 732 6 136 732 2042 – 2044 2042 – 2044 5 491 199 5 491 199 2045 – 2047 20453 – 20474 4 845 666 4 845 666 2045-2047 2048 onwards 2048 onwards 4 200 133 4 200 133
Amendment 314 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – point 2 a (new)
Annex VII – point 2 a (new)
(2a) Not later than 31 December 2030, the Commission shall publish a comprehensive report on the effects of this Regulation, including in particular:(a) a forecast of the continued demand for hydrofluorocarbons beyond 2035;(b) a review of the availability of technically feasible, cost-effective, energy efficient and safe alternatives to products and equipment containing fluorinated greenhouse gases. In light of that report, the Commission shall submit, if appropriate, a legislative proposal to the European Parliament and to the Council with a view to amending the provision pursuant to Annex IV (product bans) and Annex VII (phase down steps).