Activities of Julie GIRLING related to 2016/0382(COD)
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OPINION on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources (recast)
Amendments (56)
Amendment 64 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3 a (new)
Recital 3 a (new)
(3 a) Achieving, in a mutually coherent manner, the multiple Union objectives linked to the agricultural sector, including climate mitigation and adaptation, air quality, the conservation of biodiversity and ecosystem services, long-term food security, and support for rural economies, will require integrated development aimed towards achieving a sustainable and low- emissions agriculture and land use sector. This transition will require changes in investment and incentives, supported by Union measures, such as the CAP.
Amendment 144 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 24 a (new)
Recital 24 a (new)
(24a) The Commission Communication of 20 July 2016 entitled "A European Strategy for Low-Emission mobility" highlighted the particular importance, in the medium-term, of advanced biofuels for aviation. Commercial aviation is entirely reliant on liquid fuels as there is no safe nor certified alternative for the civil aircraft industry.
Amendment 165 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 63 a (new)
Recital 63 a (new)
(63 a) Research and development should be promoted for crops grown for biofuels in order to enhance and better understand the benefits of those crops to biodiversity, protein supply and emissions reduction. In addition, research and development into agricultural technology and methods to increase yield should be promoted, given both the pressures faced by farmers and the fact that increased yield has been shown to decrease emissions.
Amendment 250 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point ee a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point ee a (new)
(ee a) 'highly sustainable crop-based biofuels' means biofuels which: - are produced from cereals, starch-rich crops, sugars or oil crops - lead to a saving of at least 70% greenhouse gas emissions compared to fossil fuels, according to the methodology laid down in Article 28(1) from 2021, increasing to at least 80% by 2030 - are produced in accordance with the sustainability criteria laid down in Article 26 - are produced from feedstocks obtained in accordance with the requirements and standards laid down in Article 93 of Regulation (EU) 1306/2013
Amendment 306 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4
For the calculation of a Member State’s gross final consumption of energy from renewable energy sources, the contribution from biofuels and bioliquids, as well as from biomass fuels consumed in transport, if produced from food or feed crops, shall be no more than 7% of final consumption of energy in road and rail transport in that Member State. This limit shall be reduced to 3,8% in 2030 following the trajectory set out in part A of Annex X. Member States may set a lower limit and may distinguish between different types of biofuels, bioliquids and biomass fuels produced from food and feed crops, for instance by settingMember States may set a lower limit for the contribution from food or feed crop based biofuels produced from oil crops, taking into account indirect land use change.
Amendment 315 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4 a (new)
The limit laid down in paragraph 1 subparagraph 4 shall not apply to highly sustainable crop-based biofuels or the feedstock listed in Annex IX
Amendment 337 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point ee a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point ee a (new)
(eea) ‘highly sustainable crop-based biofuels’ means biofuels which: – are produced from cereals, starch- rich crops, sugars or oil crops – lead to a saving of at least 70% greenhouse gas emissions compared to fossil fuels, according to the methodology laid down in Article 28(1) from 2021, increasing to at least 80% by 2030 – are produced in accordance with the sustainability criteria laid down in Article 26 – are produced from feedstocks obtained in accordance with the requirements and standards laid down in Article 93 of Regulation (EU) 1306/2013
Amendment 344 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 8
Article 15 – paragraph 8
8. Member States shall carry out an assessment of their potential of renewable energy sources and ofwhich should include spatial analysis of areas suitable for low ecological risk deployment, and the potential for the use of waste heat and cold for heating and cooling. That assessment shall be included in the second comprehensive assessment required pursuant to Article 14(1) of Directive 2012/27/EU for the first time by 31 December 2020 and in the updates of the comprehensive assessments thereafter.
Amendment 350 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 5
Article 16 – paragraph 5
5. Member States shall facilitate the repowering of existing renewable energy plants by, inter alia, ensuring a simplified and swift permit granting process, which shall not exceed one year from the date on which a legitimathe request for repowering is submitted to the single administrative contact point.
Amendment 352 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Repowering shall be allowed following a notification to the single administrative contact point established in accordance with Article 16, where compliance with the requirements of Council Directive 85/337/EEC on Environmental Impact Assessment and Council Directive 92/43/EEC has been ensured, and where no significant negative environmental or social impact is expected. The single administrative contact point shall decide within six months of the receipt of the notification if this is sufficient. .
Amendment 370 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point n n
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point n n
(nn) ‘biowaste’ means biodegradable garden and park waste, food and kitchen waste from households, restaurants, caterers and retail premises, and comparable waste from the food processing industrywaste as defined in Article 3(4) of Directive 2008/98/EC;
Amendment 440 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4
For the calculation of a Member State’s gross final consumption of energy from renewable energy sources, the contribution from biofuels and bioliquids, as well as from biomass fuels consumed in transport, if produced from food or feed crops, shall be no more than 7% of final consumption of energy in road and rail transport in that Member State. This limit shall be reduced to 3,8% in 2030 following the trajectory set out in part A of Annex X. Member States may set a lower limit and may distinguish between different types of biofuels, bioliquids and biomass fuels produced from food and feed crops, for instance by settingMember States may set a lower limit for the contribution from food or feed crop based biofuels produced from oil crops, taking into account indirect land use change.
Amendment 459 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4 a (new)
The limit laid down in subparagraph 4 shall not apply to highly sustainable crop- based biofuels or the feedstock listed in Annex IX.
Amendment 495 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 8
Article 15 – paragraph 8
8. Member States shall carry out an assessment of their sustainable potential of renewable energy sources and ofwhich must include spatial analysis of areas suitable for low ecological risk deployment, and the potential for the use of waste heat and cold for heating and cooling. That assessment shall be included in the second comprehensive assessment required pursuant to Article 14(1) of Directive 2012/27/EU for the first time by 31 December 2020 and in the updates of the comprehensive assessments thereafter.
Amendment 499 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 5
Article 16 – paragraph 5
5. Member States shall facilitate the repowering of existing renewable energy plants by, inter alia, ensuring a simplified and swift permit granting process, which shall not exceed one year from the date on which a legitimathe request for repowering is submitted to the single administrative contact point.
Amendment 502 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Repowering shall be allowed following a notification to the single administrative contact point established in accordance with Article 16, where no singcompliance with the requirements of Directive 2011/92/EU1a and Directive 92/43/EEC1b has been ensured, and where no significant negative environmental or social impact is expected. The single administrative contact point shall decide within six months of the receipt of the notification if this is sufficient. . ____________________ 1a OJ L 26, 28.1.2012, p. 1. 1b OJ L 206, 22.7.1992, p. 7-50
Amendment 527 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex V – part C – point 15
Annex V – part C – point 15
15. Emission saving from carbon capture and replacement, eccr , shall be related directly to the production of biofuel or bioliquid they are attributed to, and shall be limited to emissions avoided through the capture or use, eccr of CO2 of which the carbon originates from biomass and which is used in the energy or transport sector for commercial purposes.
Amendment 559 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
1. With effect from 1 January 2021, Member States shall require fuel suppliers to include a minimum share of energy from advanced biofuels and other biofuels and biogas produced from feedstock listed in Annex IX, from highly sustainable crop- based biofuels, from renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non-biological origin, from waste-based fossil fuels and from renewable electricity in the total amount of transport fuels they supply for consumption or use on the market in the course of a calendar year.
Amendment 565 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex X – part 1
Annex X – part 1
Amendment 574 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The minimum share shall be at least equal to 1.5% in 2021, increasing up to at least 6.8% in 2030, following the trajectory set out in part B of Annex X. Within this total share, Member States shall set a minimum target for the contribution of advanced biofuels and biogas, including those produced from feedstock listed in part A of Annex IX shall be at least. Indicative reference values are 0.5% of the transport fuels supplied for consumption or use on the market as of 1 January 2021, increasing up to at least 3.6% by 2030, following the trajectory set out in part C of Annex X. When setting their national targets, Member States may take into account long-term strategic considerations, including availability of fuels and feedstocks in sectors where there is a particular need, and the cost- effectiveness of different measures.
Amendment 583 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
When setting policies for the promotion of advanced biofuels and biogas, Member States shall have due regard to the waste hierarchy as laid down in Directive 2008/98/EC, including provisions on life- cycle thinking on overall impacts of the generation and management of different waste streams. Member States shall take account of the latest scientific and technical progress to ensure that the feedstock in question: – does not create additional demand for land; – promotes the use of waste and residue, while avoiding significant distortive effects on markets for (by-)products, wastes or residues, – delivers substantial greenhouse gas emission savings compared to fossil fuels on the basis of a full life-cycle assessment; and – does not create a risk of negative impacts on the environment and biodiversity, including soil quality and carbon stock.
Amendment 587 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
The greenhouse gas emission savings from the use of advanced biofuels and other biofuels and biogas produced from feedstock listed in Annex IX shall be at least 70% as of 1 January 2021. Member States may exempt research and demonstration projects for a period of up to five years provided that there is evidence that the installations in question will comply with the criteria once they reach commercial scale.
Amendment 612 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4 – point b – subparagraph 1
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4 – point b – subparagraph 1
(b) for the calculation of the numerator, the energy content of advanced biofuels and other biofuels and biogas produced from feedstock listed in Annex IX, renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non-biological origin, waste based fossil fuels supplied to all transport sectors, and renewable electricity supplied to road vehicles, shall be taken into account.
Amendment 613 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4 – point b – subparagraph 1
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4 – point b – subparagraph 1
(b) for the calculation of the numerator, the energy content of advanced biofuels and other biofuels and biogas produced from feedstock listed in Annex IX, renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non-biological origin, waste based fossil fuels supplied to all transport sectors, and renewable electricity supplied to road vehicles, shall be taken into account.
Amendment 624 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4 – point b – subparagraph 2
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4 – point b – subparagraph 2
For the calculation of the numerator, the contribution from biofuels and biogas produced from feedstock included in part B of Annex IX shall be limited to 1.7% of the energy content of transport fuels supplied for consumption or use on the market and the contribution of fuels supplied in the aviation and maritime sector shall be considered to be 1.25 times their energy content.
Amendment 631 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 25 – paragraph 2
Article 25 – paragraph 2
2. For the purpose of paragraph 1, Member States shall set up a system allowing fuel suppliers to transfer the obligation set out in paragraph 1 to other fuel suppliers and ensure that all transfers are documented in the national databases referred to in paragraph 4within a Member State.
Amendment 647 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 25 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3 – point a – subparagraph 1
Article 25 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3 – point a – subparagraph 1
(a) When electricity is used for the production of renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non-biological origin, either directly or for the production of intermediate products, either the average share of electricity from renewable energy sources in the Union or the share of electricity from renewable energy sources in the country of production, as measured two years before the year in question, may be used to determine the share of renewable energy in the final fuel. In both cases, an equivalent amount of guarantees of origin issued in accordance with Article 19 shall be cancelled.
Amendment 653 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 25 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3 – point a – subparagraph 2
Article 25 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3 – point a – subparagraph 2
However, electricity obtained from direct connection to an installation generating renewable electricity (i) that comes into operation after or at the same time as the installation producing the renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuel of non- biological origin and (ii) is not connected to the grid, or (iii) electricity obtained from an installation connected to the grid where there is evidence that the electricity has been provided without importing electricity from the wider grid or that the electricity generation would have been lost if not consumed by the plant, can be fully counted as renewable electricity for the production of that renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuel of non-biological origin.
Amendment 656 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 25 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3 – point b
Article 25 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3 – point b
(b) When biomass is processed with fossil fuels in a common process, the amount of biofuel in the product shall be established applying adequppropriate conversion factors to the biomass input. In case the process yields more than one product, all products stemming from the process shall be assumed to contain the same share of biofuel. The share of biofuel in each co-product must be calculated according to the proportion of feedstock energy derived from biomass input to the whole process. The same rules shall apply for the purposes of Article 27(1).
Amendment 664 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 25 – paragraph 6
Article 25 – paragraph 6
6. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegatedimplementing acts in accordance with Article 329 to further specify the methodology referred to in paragraph 3(b) of this Article to determine the share of biofuel resulting from biomass being processed with fossil fuels in a common process, to specify the methodology for assessing greenhouse gas emission savings from renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non-biological origin and waste-based fossil fuels and to determine minimum greenhouse gas emission savings required for these fuels for the purpose of paragraph 1 of this. The Commission shall adopt such methodologies and minimum greenhouse gas savings requirements no later than March 2018. The minimum greenhouse gas emission savings required for waste-based fossil fuels shall be the same as for biofuels and bioliquids in accordance with Article 26(7).
Amendment 682 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 25 – paragraph 7 a (new)
Article 25 – paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. In order to promote and facilitate the use of renewable energy in the transport sector, Member States shall aim to increase the share of renewable energy supplied for transport from at least 10% in 2020 to at least 15% in 2030, expressed in terms of national share of final energy consumption and calculated in accordance with the methodology laid down in Article 7.
Amendment 689 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 710 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Biomass fuels shall fulfil the sustainability and greenhouse gas emissions saving criteria set out in paragraphs 2 to 7 only if used in installations producing electricity, heating and cooling or fuels with a fuel capacity equal to or exceeding 20 MW in case of solid biomass fuels and with an electrical capacity equal to or exceeding 0.51 MW in case of gaseous biomass fuels. Member States may apply the sustainability and greenhouse gas emission saving criteria to installations with lower fuel capacity.
Amendment 711 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4
The sustainability criteria set out in paragraphs 2 to 6 and the greenhouse gas emissions saving criteria set out in paragraph 7 shall apply irrespectively of the geographical origin of the biomass and only apply to biomass and biogas used in installations that intend to start operation after 1 January 2021.
Amendment 761 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 5 – point a – point iii
Article 26 – paragraph 5 – point a – point iii
iii) areas of high conservation value, including wetlands and peatlands, are protectedappropriately protected, for example, including through the use of sustainable harvesting, with the aim to ensure biodiversity through the conservation of natural habitats and wild flora and fauna;
Amendment 771 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 5 – point a – point iv
Article 26 – paragraph 5 – point a – point iv
iv) the negative impacts of forest harvesting on soil quality, water quality and biodiversity are minimised; and
Amendment 776 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 5 – point a – point v
Article 26 – paragraph 5 – point a – point v
v) harvesting does not impact on the long term health of, nor exceed the long- term production capacity of, the forest;
Amendment 782 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 5 – point a – point v a (new)
Article 26 – paragraph 5 – point a – point v a (new)
(va) harvesting is carried out in compliance with local and national legal requirements relevant to labour, welfare and health and safety with full regard for appropriate identification, documentation and respect of legal, customary and traditional tenure and land use rights related to the forest.
Amendment 797 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 5 – point b – point i
Article 26 – paragraph 5 – point b – point i
i) the forest biomass has been harvested in according to a legalance with legal permission or a harvesting permit;
Amendment 811 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 5 – point b – point iii
Article 26 – paragraph 5 – point b – point iii
iii) areas of high conservation value, including peatlands and wetlands, are identified and protectedare appropriately protected, for example, including through the use of sustainable harvesting with the aim to ensure biodiversity through the conservation of natural habitats and wild flora and fauna;
Amendment 817 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 5 – point b – point iv
Article 26 – paragraph 5 – point b – point iv
iv) negative impacts of forest harvesting on soil quality, water quality and biodiversity are minimised;
Amendment 827 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 5 – point b – point v
Article 26 – paragraph 5 – point b – point v
v) harvesting does not impact on the health nor exceed the long-term production capacity of the forest.
Amendment 829 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 5 – point b – point v a (new)
Article 26 – paragraph 5 – point b – point v a (new)
(va) harvesting is carried out in compliance with local and national legal requirements relevant to labour, welfare and health and safety with full regard for appropriate identification, documentation and respect of legal, customary and traditional tenure and land use rights related to the forest.
Amendment 860 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 26 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) at least 50 % for biofuels and bioliquids, and biomass fuels consumed in transport produced in installations in operation on or before 5 October 2015;
Amendment 882 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 2
Article 26 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 2
An installation shall be considered to be in operation once the physical production of biofuels or bioliquids and of heating and cooling, and electricity for biomass fuels has started. Member States may exempt research and demonstration projects for a period of up to five years provided that these can evidence that the installation will comply with the criteria once they reach commercial scale.
Amendment 888 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 1
Article 26 – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 1
8. Electricity from cogeneration biomass fuels produced in installations with a fuel capacity equal to or exceeding 20 MW shall be taken into account for the purposes referred to in points (a), (b) and (c) of paragraph 1 only if it is produced applying high efficient cogeneration technology as defined under Article 2(34) of Directive 2012/27/EU. For the purposes of points (a) and (b) of paragraph 1, this provision shall only apply to installations starting operation after [3 years from date of adoption of this Directive]. For the purposes of point (c) of paragraph 1, this provision is without prejudice to public support provided under schemes approved by [3 years after date of adoption of this Directive].
Amendment 897 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 2
Article 26 – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 919 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) allows consignments of raw material or biofuels, bioliquids or biomass fuels with differing sustainability and greenhouse gas emissions saving characteristics to be mixed for instance in a container, processing or logistical facility, transmission and distribution infrastructure or site provided each consignment meets the requirements laid down in Article 26 in its own right and (b) that suitable systems are in place to monitor and measure the compliance of the individual consignments;
Amendment 924 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 27 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 27 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) when the processing of a consignment of raw material yields only one output that is intended for the production of biofuels, bioliquids or biomass fuels, the size of the consignment and the related quantities of sustainability and greenhouse gas emissions saving characteristics shall be adjusted applying a conversion factor representing the ratio between the mass of the output that is intended for the production of biofuels, bioliquids or biomass fuels and the mass of the raw material entering the process provided that each consignment which constitutes the mixture meets the requirements laid down in Article 26;
Amendment 928 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 27 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Article 27 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
4. The Commission may decide that voluntary national or international schemes setting standards for the production of biomass products contain accurate data for the purposes of Article 26(7), and/or demonstrate that consignments of biofuels, bioliquids or biomass fuels comply with the sustainability criteria set out in Article 26(2), (3), (4), (5) and (6), and/or that no materials have been intentionally modified or discarded so that the consignment or part thereof would fall under Annex IX. When demonstrating that requirements set out in Article 26(5) and (6) for forest biomass are met, the operators may decide to directly provide the required evidence at the regional, county or forest holding level. The Commission may also recognise areas for the protection of rare, threatened or endangered ecosystems or species recognised by international agreements or included in lists drawn up by intergovernmental organisations or the International Union for the Conservation of Nature for the purposes of Article 26(2)(b)(ii).
Amendment 937 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 27 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Article 27 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
The Commission may decide that those schemes contain accurate information on measures taken for soil, water and air protection, the restoration of degraded land, the avoidance of excessive water consumption in areas where water is scarce, and for certification of biofuels and bioliquids with low indirect land-use change-risk. Verification shall also ensure that materials are not intentionally modified or discarded so that the consignment or part thereof could become a waste or residue, in order to change their obligations under Article 26(2) - (7).
Amendment 939 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 27 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 3
Article 27 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 3
In order to ensure that compliance with the sustainability and greenhouse gas emissions saving criteria is verified in an efficient and harmonised manner and in particular to prevent fraud, the Commission may specify detailed implementing rules, including adequate standards of reliability, transparency and independent auditing and require all voluntary schemes to apply those standards. When specifying these standards, the Commission shall pay special attention to the need to minimize administrative burden. This shall be done by means of implementing acts adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 31 (3). Such acts shall set a time frame by which voluntary schemes need to implement the standards. The Commission may repeal decisions recognising voluntary schemes in the event that those schemes fail to implement such standards in the time frame provided for. Where a Member State raises a concern as to the operation of a voluntary scheme, the Commission shall investigate the matter and take appropriate action.
Amendment 943 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 27 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1
Article 27 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1
6. Decisions under paragraph 4 of this Article shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 31(3). Such decisions shall be valid for a period of no more than five years. Where legislative amendments to this Directive affect the operation of voluntary schemes, the Commission shall review and, if appropriate, amend its decision to take account of such changes, having due regard to the relevant transposition period.
Amendment 944 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 27 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 5
Article 27 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 5
A Member State may notify its national scheme to the Commission where this scheme has been introduced after the date on which the GHG requirements of this Directive come into force. The Commission shall give priority to the assessment of such a scheme. A decision on the compliance of such a notified national scheme with the conditions set out in this Directive shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 31(3), in order to facilitate mutual bilateral and multilateral recognition of schemes for verification of compliance with the sustainability and greenhouse gas emissions saving criteria for biofuels, bioliquids and biomass fuels. Where the decision is positive, schemes established in accordance with this Article shall not refuse mutual recognition with that Member State's scheme, as regards the verification of compliance with the sustainability and greenhouse gas emissions saving criteria set out in Article 26(2) to (7). Where national schemes are recognised by Member States prior to the adoption of this Directive, such schemes shall be recognised by the Commission, together with the energy generated from those schemes for the purposes of meeting national and European renewable generation targets.
Amendment 963 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 28 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Article 28 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
5. The Commission shall keep Annex V and Annex VI under review, with a view, where justified, to adding or revising values for biofuel, bioliquid and biomass fuel production pathways. That review shall also consider the modification of the methodology laid down in part C of Annex V and in part B of Annex VI.
Amendment 1076 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex X – Part A
Annex X – Part A