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REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the prevention and management of the introduction and spread of invasive alien species PDF (626 KB) DOC (727 KB)
Amendments (24)
Amendment 58 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) To support the achievement of the objectives of Directive 2009/147/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 November 2009 on the conservation of wild birds7 , Council Directive 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora8 , Directive 2008/56/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 June 2008 establishing a framework for community action in the field of marine environmental policy (Marine Strategy Framework Directive)9 and Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2000 establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy10 , the primary objective of this Regulation should be to prevent, minimise and mitigate the adverse effects of invasive alien species on biodiversity and, ecosystem services, public health and safety, as well as to reduce their economic and social impact. __________________ 7 8 9 10OJ L 20, 26.1.2010, p. 7. OJ L 20, 26.1.2010, p. 7. 8 OJ L 206, 22.7.1992, p. 7. OJ L 206, 22.7.1992, p. 7. 9 OJ L 164, 25.6.2008, p. 19. OJ L 164, 25.6.2008, p. 19. 10 OJ L 327, 22.12.2000, p. 1. OJ L 327, 22.12.2000, p. 1.
Amendment 62 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) Council Regulation (EC) No 708/2007 of 11 June 2007 concerning use of alien and locally absent species in aquaculture14 , Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 May 2012 concerning the making available on the market and use of biocidal products15 and Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market and repealing Council Directives 79/117/EEC and 91/414/EEC16 provide for rules concerning the authorisation for the use of certain alien species for particular purposes. The use of certain species has already been authorised under those regimes at the time of entry into force of these new rules as they do not pose unacceptable risks to the environment, human health and the economy. In order to ensure a coherent legal framework, those species should thus be excluded from the new rules. __________________ 14 OJ L 168, 28.6.2007, p.1. 15 OJ L 167, 27.6.2012, p. 1. 16 OJ L 309, 24.11.2009, p. 1.
Amendment 78 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) There may be cases where alien species not yet recognised as invasive alien species of Union concern appear at the Union borders or are detected in the Union territory. Member States should therefore be granted the possibility to adopt on the basis of available scientific evidence certain emergency measures. Such emergency measures would allow immediate reaction against species which may pose risks related to their introduction, establishment and spread in those countries, while Member States assess the effective risks posed by them, in line with the applicable provisions of the Agreements of the World Trade Organisation, in particular with a view to having those species recognised as invasive alien species of Union concern. There is a need to couple national emergency measures with the possibility of adopting emergency measures at Union level in order to comply with the provisions of the agreements of the World Trade Organisation. Furthermore, Union level emergency measures would equip the Union with a mechanism to act swiftly in case of presence or imminent danger of entry of a new invasive alien species in accordance with the precautionary principle. In case emergency measures require eradication, control or containment, the welfare of targeted and non-targeted animals should be taken into account. The competent authorities should take the necessary measures to avoid pain, distress and suffering of animals during the process, based insofar as possible on best practices in the field.
Amendment 100 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 31
Recital 31
(31) In order to enable non-commercial owners to continue keeping their companionpet animals that belong to species listed as invasive alien species of Union concern until the animal's natural death, it is necessary to provide transitional measures, on the condition that all measures are put in place to avoid escape or reproduction.
Amendment 102 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32
Recital 32
(32) In order to enable commercial operators, who may have legitimate expectations, for instance those who have received an authorisation in accordance with Regulation (EC) No. 708/2007, to exhaust their stock of invasive alien species of Union concern when these new rules enter into force, it is justified to allow them two years to slaughter, sell orhumanely cull, sell or, where relevant, hand over the specimens to research or ex-situ conservation establishments.
Amendment 110 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point e
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point e
Amendment 117 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – point 2
Article 3 – point 2
(2) ‘invasive alien species’ means an alien species whose introduction orand spread has been found, through risk assessment, to threaten biodiversity and ecosystem services, and that may also have a negative impact on human health or the economy;
Amendment 134 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – point 12
Article 3 – point 12
(12) ‘eradication’ means the complete and permanent removal of a population of invasive alien species by lethal or non- lethal physical, chemical or biological means;
Amendment 135 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – point 14
Article 3 – point 14
(14) ‘management’ means any lethal or non-lethal physical, chemical or biological action aimed at the eradication, population control or containment of a population of an invasive alien species, while also avoiding impact on non-targeted species and their habitats;
Amendment 137 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – point 16
Article 3 – point 16
(16) ‘population control’ means lethal or non-lethal physical, chemical or biological actions applied to a population of invasive alien species, while also avoiding impact on non-targeted species and their habitats, with the aim of keeping the number of individuals as low as possible, so that, while not being able to eradicate the species, its invasive capacity and adverse impacts on biodiversity and ecosystem services, or on human health and the economy, are minimised.
Amendment 167 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) a description of the current distribution of the species including whether the species is already present in the Union or in neighbouring countriesas a native or alien species or in neighbouring countries and a projection of its likely future distribution;
Amendment 169 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point f
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point f
(f) a description of the negative impact on biodiversity and ecosystem services, including on native species, protected sites, endangered habitats, on humanthe economy, public health and the economsafety including an assessment of the magnitude of future impact;
Amendment 171 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point f
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point f
(f) a description, or estimation based on the best available scientific knowledge, of the negative impact on biodiversity and ecosystem services, including on native species, protected sites, endangered habitats, on human health and the economy including an assessment of the magnitude of future impact;
Amendment 175 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point g
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point g
(g) a quantified forecast of the damage costsassessment of the potential costs of damage at Union level demonstrating the significance for the Union, so as to further justify action because the overall damage would outweigh the cost of mitigation;
Amendment 250 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – point d
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – point d
(d) the measures of the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships Ballast Water and Sediments. and related IMO guidelines;
Amendment 266 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2
Article 15 – paragraph 2
2. When applying eradication measures, Member States shall ensure that the methods used are effective in achieving the complete and permanent removal of the population of the invasive alien species concerned, with due regard to human health and the environment, and ensuring that targeted and non-targeted animals are spared any avoidable pain, distress or suffering.
Amendment 267 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Applications for derogations shall be based on sound scientific evidence and only be submitted if at least one of the following conditions are met:
Amendment 269 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
(ca) an invasive alien species of concern does not pose any significant negative cross-border effects.
Amendment 275 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2
Article 17 – paragraph 2
2. The management measures shall consist of lethal and non-lethal physical, chemical or biological actions aimed at the eradication, population control or containment of a population of an invasive alien species. Where appropriatenecessary, management measures shall include actions applied to the receiving ecosystem aimed at increasing its resilience to current and future invasions.
Amendment 288 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) measures to increase the abilcapacity of an ecosystem exposed to disturbance to resist, absorb, accommodate to and recover from the effects of disturbance;
Amendment 290 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 a (new)
Article 18 a (new)
Article 18a Accountability 1. Based on the 'polluter-pays' principle, with a view to prevent and remedy ecosystem damage caused by invasive alien species, Member States shall take measures to ensure that the operator (natural or legal, private or public person), who is ascertained to be liable for intentional or negligent introduction or spread of invasive alien species of Union concern, is held accountable and contributes to meeting the cost of restoration. 2. Responsibility for restoration of the operator ascertained to be liable for intentional or negligent introduction or spread of invasive alien species shall continue until the species is effectively removed and the ecosystem is restored.
Amendment 311 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – point f
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – point f
(f) an order requiring the natural or legal person to take remedial measures and/or contribute to meeting the costs of restoration measures.
Amendment 313 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 3 – point f a (new)
Article 25 – paragraph 3 – point f a (new)
(fa) the economical impact of the damage caused and the principle that the polluter should pay.
Amendment 316 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. By way of derogation from to Article 7(1)(c) and (f), owners of companionpet animals not kept for commercial purposes that belong to the species included on the list referred to in Article 4(1) shall be allowed to keep them until the end of the animals' natural life, provided the following conditions are met: