Activities of Knut FLECKENSTEIN related to 2013/0224(COD)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the monitoring, reporting and verification of carbon dioxide emissions from maritime transport and amending Regulation (EU) No 525/2013
Amendments (10)
Amendment 69 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) The introduction of a Union MRV system is expected to lead to emission reductions of up to 2% compared to business-as-usual and aggregated net costs reductions of up to 1.2 billion EUR by 2030 as it could contribute to the removal of market barriers, in particular those related to the lack of information about ship efficiency. This reduction of transport costs should facilitate international trade. Furthermore, a robust MRV system is a prerequisite for any market-based measure or efficiency standard, whether applied at Union level or globally. In view of the international nature of shipping, a globally agreed procedure would be the preferred and most effective method of reducing emissions in international maritime transport. It also provides reliable data to set precise emission reduction targets and to assess the progress of maritime transport's contribution towards achieving a low carbon economy.
Amendment 70 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) All intra-Union voyages, all incoming voyages from the last non-Union port to the first Union port of call and all outgoing voyages from a Union port to the next non- Union port of call should be considered relevant for purposes of monitoring. eEmissions in Union ports including when ships are at berth or move within a port, should be covered as well, in particular as specific measures for their reduction or avoidance are available. These rules should be applied in a non-discriminatory manner to all ships regardless of their flag, after the Commission has established that third countries have not expressed a reservation.
Amendment 72 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) In view of the geographical scope and the concomitant need for monitoring of CO2 emissions outside the jurisdiction of the Member States, and given the inclusion of shipping companies registered all over the world, the Commission should inform third countries in good time and in an appropriate manner in order to secure he maximum international acceptance.
Amendment 78 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) The rules should take into account existing requirements and data already available on board of ships; therefore, ship owners should be given the opportunity to select one out of the following four monitoring methods: the use of Bunker Fuel Delivery Notes, bunker fuel tank monitoring, flow meters for applicable combustion processes or direct emission measurements. A ship specific monitoring plan should document the choice made and provide further details on the application of the selected method. After two reporting periods the Commission should issue recommendations on the monitoring methods with respect to precision, relevance to emissions reduction, affordability and administrative burden on the crew.
Amendment 80 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) Other greenhouse gases, climate forcers or air pollutants should not be covered by the Union MRV system at this stage to avoid requirements to install not sufficiently reliable and commercially available measurement equipment, which could impede the implementation of the Union MRV system. Should future technological progress make it possible to measure other climate-relevant substances without incurring major additional burdens for shipowners, such substances should be included in the MRV system. The Commission should inform the European Parliament of technological developments at regular two-year intervals.
Amendment 118 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8
Article 8
From 1 January 2018, companies shall, based on the monitoring plan approved in accordance with Article 13(1), monitor emissions for each ship on a per-voyage andbasis, or on a monthly basis for very short scheduled voyages, and on an annual basis by applying the appropriate method among those set out in part B of Annex I and by calculating emissions in accordance with part A of Annex I
Amendment 124 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – introductory part
Article 9 – introductory part
Based on the monitoring plan approved in accordance to Article 13(1), for each ship and for each voyage arriving to and departing from a port under a Member State's jurisdiction, or on a monthly basis for very short scheduled voyages, companies shall monitor in accordance with part A of Annex I and Annex II, the following information:
Amendment 129 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – point f
Article 9 – point f
Amendment 178 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 3
Article 22 – paragraph 3
3. Where an international agreement on global measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from maritime transport is reached, the Commission shall review this Regulation and may, if appropriate, propose amendments to this Regulationguarantee the conformity of this Regulation with the international agreements adopted by the IMO.
Amendment 188 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1
Article 27 – paragraph 1
This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 July 20154.