Activities of Oreste ROSSI related to 2008/0240(COD)
Plenary speeches (1)
Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (debate)
Amendments (14)
Amendment 82 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) The substances covered by this Directive arshould be scientifically well researched and evaluated and have beenprior to establishing restrictions and becoming subject to different measures both at Community and at national level.
Amendment 122 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 - paragraph 3- point b
Article 2 - paragraph 3- point b
(b) equipment which is specifically designed as part of another type of equipment that does not fall within the scope of this Directive, such as part of a finished product outside the scope of the Directive or as a part of a fixed installation, and can fulfil its function only if it is part of that equipment;
Amendment 125 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 - paragraph 3- point c a (new)
Article 2 - paragraph 3- point c a (new)
(ca) non electrical and electronic consumables and accessories.
Amendment 147 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 - paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 2 - paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Any change in scope of the Directive requires a thorough and representative impact assessment at EU level with consultation of affected stakeholders.
Amendment 150 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 - point a
Article 3 - point a
(a) ‘electrical and electronic equipment’ hereinafter ‘EEE’ means equipment which is dependent on electric currents or electromagnetic fields in order to work properly and equipment for the generation, transfer and measurement of such currents and fields, falling under the categories set out in Annex I.A of this Directive and designed for use with a voltage rating not exceeding 1000 volts for alternating current and 1500 volts for direct current. Dependent shall mean that the equipment needs electricity as its primary energy to fulfil its basic function;
Amendment 165 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 - point p a (new)
Article 3 - point p a (new)
(pa) 'fixed installation' shall mean fixed installation in the meaning of article 2(c) of Directive 2004/108/EC on electromagnetic compatibility, which are assembled, installed and intended to be used permanently at a predefined location;
Amendment 166 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 - point p b (new)
Article 3 - point p b (new)
(pb) 'finished product' shall mean any device or unit of equipment that has a direct function, its own enclosure and - if applicable - ports and connections intended for end users. 'Direct function' is defined as any function of a component or a finished product which fulfils the intended use specified by the manufacturer in the instructions for use and end-user. This function can be available without further adjustment or connections other than simple ones which can be performed by any person.
Amendment 202 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 - paragraph 7
Article 4 - paragraph 7
7. When there is an unacceptable risk to human health or the environment, arising from the use of substances, and in particular the substances listed in Annex III, which needs to be addressed on a Community-wide basis, the list of prohibited substances in Annex IV shall be reviewed using a methodology based on the process set out in Articles 69 to 72 of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006. Those measures designed to amend non essential elements of this Directive shall be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article 18(2)e evaluation of substances for future restrictions as well as exemptions under this Directive shall: - be based on sound science, - include an impact of alternatives, and - take into account: (a) socio-economic considerations (b) availability and reliability of alternatives. The methodology for evaluating substance restrictions and exemptions shall in particular take into consideration positive and negative impacts on human health and safety of substances and potential alternatives to them, related to: - all relevant life phases including end-of- life scenarios of reuse, recycling and treatment of WEEE - uncontrolled or diffuse dispersion to the environment - exposure to these substances of workers and the environment. Such a methodology shall ensure to the largest possible extent coherence with other legislation related to chemicals, in particular Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH) and the knowledge obtained from the application of such legislation. In particular, reference shall be made to any relevant chemical safety report or risk assessment submitted.
Amendment 213 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 - paragraph 1 - point aa (new)
Article 5 - paragraph 1 - point aa (new)
(aa) set the level of the tolerated maximum concentration value for each substance listed in Annex IV;
Amendment 229 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 - paragraph 2
Article 5 - paragraph 2
2. Measures adopted in accordance with point b of paragraph 1 shall have a maximum validity period of four years and may be renewed. The Commission shall decide in due time onspecify the validity date for the inclusion of any material and application of EEE in Annexes V and VI on a case-by-case basis. The process to determine a validity date shall in particular take into consideration appropriate periods required to place EEE containing alternatives on the market as well as technical functionality and reliability of the equipment. The Commission shall decide on any application for renewal no later than 9 months after any application for renewal that isis submitted. The application for renewal shall be submitted no later than 1827 months before an exemption expires.
Amendment 256 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 - paragraph 1 - indent 2
Article 6 - paragraph 1 - indent 2
- Complying with the maximum concentration values of Article (4) (2)mandating the European standardisation bodies without delay to develop harmonised standards for RoHS compliance for each product category listed in Annex I. The definition of 'homogeneous material' in point (l) of Article 3shall serve as the common basis for further specification in standardisation, especially on sample preparation;
Amendment 293 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 - paragraph 2
Article 16 - paragraph 2
Electrical and electronic equipment on which tests and measurements have been performed in accordanceis in conformity with harmonised standards, or parts thereof the references of which have been published in the Official Journal of the European Union, shall be presumed to comply with all the relevant requirements of this Directive to which such standards relate.
Amendment 302 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I - point 9
Annex I - point 9
9. Monitoring and control instruments including industrial monitoring and control instruments
Amendment 305 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex II - point 9
Annex II - point 9