Progress: Procedure completed
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PANAYOTOV Vladko Todorov ( ALDE)
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Lead committee dossier:
Legal Basis:
Euratom Treaty A 031, Euratom Treaty A 031-p2, Euratom Treaty A 032
Legal Basis:
Euratom Treaty A 031, Euratom Treaty A 031-p2, Euratom Treaty A 032Subjects
Events
PURPOSE: to lay down the requirements for monitoring levels of radioactive substances in water intended for human consumption.
LEGISLATIVE ACT: Council Directive 2013/51/Euratom laying down requirements for the protection of the health of the general public with regard to radioactive substances in water intended for human consumption .
CONTENT: the directive lays down requirements for the protection of the health of the general public with regard to radioactive substances in water intended for human consumption . It lays down parametric values and frequencies and methods for monitoring radioactive substances.
The directive does not apply to:
· natural mineral waters recognised as such by the competent national authorities, in accordance with Directive 2009/54/EC;
· waters which are medicinal products within the meaning of Directive 2001/83/EC.
Since this Directive provides for minimum rules, Member States should be free to adopt or maintain more stringent measures in the field covered by this Directive, without prejudice to the free movement of goods in the internal market as defined by the case-law of the Court of Justice.
Monitoring programmes : the directive foresees that Member States shall take all measures necessary to establish an appropriate monitoring programme for water intended for human consumption, to ensure that in the event of non-compliance with the parametric values laid down pursuant to this Directive:
· it shall be assessed whether that poses a risk to human health which requires action; and,
· remedial action shall be taken, where necessary, to improve the quality of water to a level which complies with requirements for the protection of human health from a radiation protection point of view.
Monitoring and analysis : the directive obliges Member States to take all measures necessary to ensure that monitoring for radioactive substances in water intended for human consumption is undertaken, in order to check whether the values of radioactive substances comply with the parametric values laid down in the Directive.
Monitoring shall be undertaken so as to ensure that the measured values obtained are representative of the quality of the water consumed throughout the year.
Remedial action and notification of the general public : in the case of any failure to comply with a parametric value, an inquiry shall immediately investigate in order to identify the cause.
Where a failure to comply with a parametric value poses a risk to human health which requires action, the Member State shall take remedial action and ensure that the general public concerned is: i) notified of the risk and the remedial action taken; and ii) advised on any additional precautionary measures that may be needed.
ENTRY INTO FORCE: 27/11/2013.
TRANSPOSITION: 28/11/2015.
The European Parliament adopted by 582 votes to 24 with 63 abstentions, a legislative resolution on the proposal for a Council directive laying down requirements for the protection of the health of the general public with regard to radioactive substances in water intended for human consumption.
Parliament adopted its postion in first reading following the ordinary legislative procedure. It amended the Commission proposal as follows:
Amendment of the legal basis : Parliament wants the proposal to follow the ordinary legislative procedure and be based upon Article 192(1) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and not upon Articles 31 and 32 Treaty establishing the European Atomic (Euratom), as proposed by the Commission.
Accordingly, the Directive shall apply to water intended for human consumption as defined in Article 2 of Directive 98/83/EC on the quality of water intended for human consumption and concerns harmonised requirements in respect of the quality of water intended for human consumption, with the aim of safeguarding the health of the general public against the adverse effects of the contamination of such water by radioactive substances.
Parametric values : these are based on the scientific knowledge available, taking into account the precautionary principle. They must ensure that water intended for human consumption can be consumed safely on a life-long basis, taking as reference the most vulnerable citizens.
Non-compliance with a parameter that has an indicator function : in this event, the Member State concerned should: (i) determine the cause (ii) assess the level of the risk to human health including in the long-term and the possibilities for intervention and (iii) on the basis of these findings, take action to ensure the water supply complies with the quality criteria laid down in the directive as soon as possible.
This remedial action may go as far as shutting down the facility concerned if the quality of water requires such action. Priority should be given to action, which rectifies the problem at source.
Information for consumers : consumers should be informed immediately of:
· the risks, and the measures already taken by the authorities and the time necessary for the remedial action to take effect ;
· the quality of water intended for human consumption via easily accessible publications . Members want updated information regarding areas at risk from potential sources of radioactive contamination to be made available to consumers at all times by local administrations.
Natural mineral water : the Commission should, at the latest two years after entry into force of the directive, present a proposal to revise Directive 2009/54/EC, in order to align the control requirements for natural mineral waters to the requirements provided for in this Directive and in Directive 98/83/EC.
Monitoring programmes : each Member State should establish robust monitoring programmes to check on a regular basis, that water intended for human consumption meets the requirements of the Directive. In particular, Members want Member States:
· to ensure that the measures taken to implement the Directive do not, under any circumstances, have the effect of allowing any deterioration in the present quality of water intended for human consumption;
· to develop new technologies which would minimise the time needed to isolate nuclear waste from the environment following a natural disaster ;
· to take all measures necessary to ensure that radioactive waste from filtered drinking water is disposed of according to the provisions in force;
· to carry out risk assessments of radioactive waste deposits that could have an impact on ground water or other sources of drinking water that could be endangered by natural disasters.
For its part, the Commission should carry out:
· a study on the cocktail effects of other chemical substances combined with radioactive substances in water intended for human and update the relevant legislation based on the results;
· an evaluation of the implementation of the current Water Framework Directive in the Member States.
Samples and analysis: an amendment states that the system of analytical quality control system must be subject to random checks , at least once a year.
In line with the ‘ polluter pays ’ principle, if monitoring shows contamination to come from an artificial source, it should be the person responsible who meets the costs, rather than the water operator or the public.
Natural radiation levels and radiation from human activity : Parliament proposes that natural radiation levels and contamination from human activities be managed in a differentiated manner , on the basis of distinct dosimetric criteria and bearing in mind different groups affected, especially in terms of age.
· With regard to natural radioactivity in drinking water , the calculation shall be performed for the population group most exposed to risk (children less than a year old) in order to ensure compliance with the total indicative dose of 0,1 mSv, regardless of the age of the consumer.
· With regard to the radiological impact of normal levels of human activity, the maximum reference dose should be lowered to 0.01 mSv/year , corresponding to 10% of the acceptable natural dose.
Review of Annexes : Parliament considers that at least every five years, the Commission shall review all the Annexes on parametric values, references for radioactive substances and sampling and analysis, in the light of scientific and technical progress and make amendments through delegated acts.
The Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety adopted the report by Michèle RIVASI (Greens/EFA, FR), and amended the proposal for a Council directive laying down requirements for the protection of the health of the general public with regard to radioactive substances in water intended for human consumption.
The Commission is called upon to alter its proposal accordingly, pursuant to Article 293(2) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and Article 106a of the Euratom Treaty.
The main amendments suggested by the committee are as follows:
Amendment of legal basis : Members want the proposal to follow the ordinary legislative procedure and be based upon Article 192(1) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and not upon Articles 31 and 32 Treaty establishing the European Atomic (Euratom), as proposed by the Commission.
The report underlines that radionuclides in water intended for human consumption are currently dealt with under the Directive 98/83/EC (Drinking Water Directive). In order to ensure legal certainty and consistency of the Union legislation on drinking water, it proposes that the legal basis should be the same as that for Directive 98/83/EC to treat radionuclides on the same footing as all other carcinogenic contaminants.
Parametric values : these are based on the scientific knowledge available, taking into account the precautionary principle . They must ensure that water intended for human consumption can be consumed safely on a life-long basis, taking as reference the most vulnerable citizens .
Non-compliance with a parameter that has an indicator function : in this event, the Member State concerned should: (i) determine the cause (ii) assess the level of the risk to human health including in the long-term and the possibilities for intervention and (iii) on the basis of these findings, take action to ensure the water supply complies with the quality criteria laid down in the directive as soon as possible.
This remedial action may go as far as shutting down the facility concerned if the quality of water requires such action. Priority should be given to action , which rectifies the problem at source.
Information for consumers : consumers should be informed immediately of:
the risks, and the measures already taken by the authorities and the time necessary for the remedial action to take effect ; the quality of water intended for human consumption via easily accessible publications. Members want updated information regarding areas at risk from potential sources of radioactive contamination to be made available to consumers at all times by local administrations.
Natural mineral water: the Commission should, at the latest two years after entry into force of the directive, present a proposal to revise Directive 2009/54/EC, in order to align the control requirements for natural mineral waters to the requirements provided for in this Directive and in Directive 98/83/EC.
Monitoring programmes : each Member State should establish robust monitoring programmes to check on a regular basis, that water intended for human consumption meets the requirements of the Directive. In particular, Members want Member States:
to ensure that the measures taken to implement the Directive do not, under any circumstances, have the effect of allowing any deterioration in the present quality of water intended for human consumption; to develop new technologies which would minimise the time needed to isolate nuclear waste from the environment following a natural disaster ; to take all measures necessary to ensure that radioactive waste from filtered drinking water is disposed of according to the provisions in force; to carry out risk assessments of radioactive waste deposits that could have an impact on ground water or other sources of drinking water that could be endangered by natural disasters.
Samples and analysis : in line with the ‘polluter pays’ principle, if monitoring shows contamination to come from an artificial source, it should be the person responsible who meets the costs, rather than the water operator or the public.
Natural radiation levels and radiation from human activity : Members propose that natural radiation levels and contamination from human activities be managed in a differentiated manner, on the basis of distinct dosimetric criteria and bearing in mind different groups affected, especially in terms of age.
With regard to natural radioactivity in drinking water , the report notes that reference concentrations proposed by the Commission have been calculated using the dose coefficients for adults. However, calculations show that for other age-groups, especially infants less than one year old ), these reference concentrations would lead to exceeding the total indicative dose (TID). In order to be consistent within the proposal, and to assure a level of protection corresponding to 0.1 mSv TID for all age groups, the most vulnerable group of population must be taken as basis for the calculations.
With regard to the radiological impact of normal levels of human activity , the maximum reference dose should be lowered to 0.01 mSv/year , corresponding to 10% of the acceptable natural dose.
Review of Annexes : Members consider that at least every five years , the Commission shall review all the Annexes on parametric values, references for radioactive substances and sampling and analysis, in the light of scientific and technical progress and make amendments through delegated acts .
PURPOSE : to lay down requirements on radioactive substances in water intended for human consumption.
PROPOSED ACT : Council Directive.
BACKGROUND : drinking water contamination by radioactive substances may occur through accidental releases of radioactivity or through improper disposal practices. Water systems that are vulnerable to this type of contamination undergo extensive monitoring for radioactive contamination to ensure that the water is safe for drinking. There are many regions in Europe where the geological and hydrological features are such that the presence of naturally occurring radioactive substances is of concern.
In order to protect human health, the Council adopted Directive 98/83/EC on the quality of water intended for human consumption. The requirements for monitoring tritium and total indicative dose under Council Directive 98/83/EC have not been implemented, pending the adoption of amendments to Annexes II (monitoring) and III (specifications for the analysis of parameters).
However, indicator parameters set out in Annex I Part C relating to radioactivity and tritium and the related monitoring provisions in Annex II to Directive 98/83/EC actually fall within the scope of the basic standards as set out in Article 30 of the Euratom Treaty. As a result, the Commission proposes to incorporate the requirements for monitoring levels of radioactivity into specific legislation under the Euratom Treaty.
IMPACT ASSESSMENT : no impact assessment was undertaken.
LEGAL BASIS : Articles 31 and 32 of the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community.
CONTENT : the proposal lays down requirements for the protection of the health of the general public with regard to radioactive substances in water intended for human consumption. It sets out parametric values, frequencies and methods for monitoring radioactive substances.
Scope : parametric values for radon and tritium and parametric values for total indicative dose, for other radioactive substances, in water intended for human consumption are set out in the proposal. The Commission notes that it adopted in June 2011 a draft proposal laying down requirements with regard to radioactive substances in water intended for human consumption based on Article 31 of the Euratom Treaty. On 27 October 2011 the EESC adopted an opinion on this draft Commission proposal, calling for the inclusion of radon gas within the scope of the Directive. It recalls that in 1998 radon gas had been excluded from the scope of the Directive in view of the fact that it constitutes a risk of inhalation rather than of ingestion as drinking water. The Commission agrees with the EESC recommendation and has now made provision for the inclusion of radon gas in the Directive.
In order to address the specific feature of radon gas, it is included as a separate indicator parameter, while the long-lived decay products of radon are included in the evaluation of total indicative dose as defined in Directive 98/83/EC.
The EESC also advocated mirroring to the largest possible extent the general provisions of Directive 98/83/EC, so as to offer one coherent policy. This would require, amongst other, the inclusion of bottled waters. The Commission agrees with this recommendation but also needs to allow for the fact that after adoption of the 1998 Directive, specific legislation was adopted for the monitoring of bottled waters, in the overall context of food safety. Hence the new Commission proposal includes on the one hand bottled water within the scope of the Directive, on the other hand refers to the monitoring criteria laid down in Regulation (EC) No 852/2004.
The Commission will propose the deletion of tritium and total indicative dose from the list of indicator parameters in part C of Annex I to Directive 98/83/EC and the repeal of all references to these parametric values.
General obligations : Member States must take all measures necessary to establish an appropriate monitoring programme to ensure that water intended for human consumption complies with the parametric values established in accordance with the Directive.
Parametric values : parametric values applicable for the monitoring of radioactive substances in water intended for human consumption must be set in accordance with Annex I. For water put into bottles or containers intended for sale this shall be without prejudice to the principles of hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP) as required by Regulation (EC) No 852/2004.
Monitoring : Member States shall ensure regular monitoring of water intended for human consumption in accordance with Annex II in order to check that the concentrations of radioactive substances do not exceed the parametric values laid down.
Sampling : sampling locations are specified in the proposal. Samples representative of the quality of the water consumed throughout the year shall be taken and analysed in accordance with the methods set out in Annex III.
Remedial action and notification of consumers : any failure to comply with the parametric values laid down must be immediately investigated in order to identify its cause. Member States must assess whether the failure poses a risk to human health, and take remedial action to restore the quality of the water. Where the risk to human health cannot be regarded as trivial, the Member State shall ensure that consumers are notified.
BUDGETARY IMPLICATIONS : the proposal has no implication for the Community budget.
Documents
- Final act published in Official Journal: Directive 2013/51
- Final act published in Official Journal: OJ L 296 07.11.2013, p. 0012
- Commission response to text adopted in plenary: SP(2013)306
- Results of vote in Parliament: Results of vote in Parliament
- Decision by Parliament, 1st reading/single reading: T7-0068/2013
- Committee report tabled for plenary, 1st reading/single reading: A7-0033/2013
- Amendments tabled in committee: PE504.067
- Committee draft report: PE489.702
- Committee opinion: PE491.256
- Amendments tabled in committee: PE500.579
- Specific opinion: PE500.425
- Economic and Social Committee: opinion, report: CES1312/2012
- Legislative proposal published: COM(2012)0147
- Legislative proposal published: EUR-Lex
- Economic and Social Committee: opinion, report: CES1312/2012
- Specific opinion: PE500.425
- Amendments tabled in committee: PE500.579
- Committee opinion: PE491.256
- Committee draft report: PE489.702
- Amendments tabled in committee: PE504.067
- Commission response to text adopted in plenary: SP(2013)306
| Amendments | Dossier |
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2012/0074(NLE)
2012/09/12
ITRE
36 amendments...
Amendment 14 #
Recital 1 (1) The ingestion of water is one of the pathways of incorporation of radioactive substances into the human body. In accordance with Council Directive 96/29/Euratom of 13 May 1996 laying down basic safety standards for the protection of the health of workers and the general public against the dangers arising from ionizing radiation, the contribution to the exposure of the population as a whole, taking into account long-term cumulative exposure, from practices which involve a risk from ionizing radiation must be kept as low as
Amendment 15 #
Recital 2 (2) In
Amendment 16 #
Recital 3 (3) Indicator parameters have already been set out in Annex I, Part C relating to radioactive substances, as well as the related monitoring provisions in Annex II to Council Directive 98/83/EC of 3 November 1998 on the quality of water intended for human consumption.
Amendment 17 #
Recital 5 (5) Th
Amendment 18 #
Recital 6 (6) In the event of non-compliance with a parameter that has an indicator function, the Member State concerned
Amendment 19 #
Recital 6 (6) In the event of non-compliance with a parameter that has an indicator function, the Member State concerned should assess whether that non-compliance poses any risk to human health
Amendment 20 #
Recital 6 (6) In the event of non-compliance with a parameter that has an indicator function,
Amendment 21 #
Recital 7 (7) Consumers should be adequately and appropriately informed of the quality of water intended for human consumption and must be notified at the earliest opportunity of the steps taken by the competent authorities to remedy any deterioration in the quality of that water.
Amendment 22 #
Recital 7 (7) Consumers should be
Amendment 23 #
Recital 9 (9) Each Member State should establish robust monitoring programmes to check that water intended for human consumption meets the requirements of this Directive.
Amendment 24 #
Recital 10 a (new) (10a) There is a need for natural radiation levels and anthropic contamination to be managed in a differentiated manner, on the basis of distinct dosimetric criteria. Member States must ensure that nuclear activities do not result in the contamination of drinking water.
Amendment 25 #
Article 1 This Directive
Amendment 26 #
Article 3 This Directive shall apply to water intended for human consumption, including water used in the food industry, with the exemptions set out in Article 3(1) of Directive 98/83/EC and laid down in accordance with Article 3(2) of that Directive.
Amendment 27 #
Article 4 Amendment 28 #
Article 4 Without prejudice to the provisions laid down in Article 6(3)a of Directive 96/29/Euratom, Member States shall take all measures necessary to establish a
Amendment 29 #
Article 6 Member States shall ensure regular monitoring of water intended for human consumption in accordance with Annex II in order to check that the concentrations of radioactive substances do not exceed the parametric values laid down in accordance with Article 5. Monitoring shall be conducted as part of the checks referred to in Article 7 of Directive 98/83/EC on the quality of drinking water intended for human consumption. It shall include reference analyses aimed at establishing the radioactive content of the water and optimising the analysis strategy and periodic analyses in accordance with the methods set out in Annex III.
Amendment 30 #
Article 6 Member States shall ensure regular monitoring of water intended for human consumption in accordance with Annex II in order to check that the concentrations of radioactive substances do not exceed the parametric values laid down in accordance with Article 5. Such monitoring shall take account of long-term cumulative exposure of the population.
Amendment 31 #
Article 7 – point c (c) in the case of water put into bottles or containers intended for sale, at the point at which the water is put into the bottles or containers;
Amendment 32 #
Article 8 – paragraph 2 2. Member States shall ensure that all laboratories analysing samples of water
Amendment 33 #
Article 8 – paragraph 2 a (new) Amendment 34 #
Article 9 – paragraph 2 2. Where a failure to comply with the parametric values laid down
Amendment 35 #
Article 9 – paragraph 2 2. Where a failure to comply with the parametric values laid down in accordance with Article 5 occurs, the Member State shall assess whether the failure poses a risk to human health. In the event that there is such a risk, the Member State shall take remedial action to restore the quality of the water taking into account the local conditions. When remedial action is related to the noncompliance with radon parametric value, a frame for remedial actions between 100 and 500 Bq/l is recommended.
Amendment 36 #
Article 9 – paragraph 2 2. Where a failure to comply with the parametric values laid down in accordance with Article 5 occurs, the Member State shall assess whether the failure poses a risk to human health. In the event that there is such a risk, the Member State shall take remedial action to restore the quality of the water. The Member State shall also implement ‘polluter pays’ measures.
Amendment 37 #
Article 9 – paragraph 2 2. Where a failure to comply with the parametric values laid down in accordance with Article 5 occurs, the Member State shall assess immediately whether the failure poses a risk to human health. In the event that there is such a risk, the Member State shall take remedial action to restore the quality of the water.
Amendment 38 #
Article 9 – paragraph 3 3. The Member State must see to it that the results of the analyses are published and made available on the internet. Where the risk to human health cannot be regarded as trivial, the Member State shall ensure that consumers are
Amendment 39 #
Article 9 – paragraph 3 3. Where the risk to human health cannot be regarded as trivial, the Member State shall ensure that consumers are notified. Member States shall ensure that the public are supplied with uncontaminated water.
Amendment 40 #
Article 9 – paragraph 3 3. Where the risk to human health cannot be regarded as trivial, the Member State shall ensure that consumers are notified as soon as possible and alternative water supplies are provided without delay.
Amendment 41 #
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 1. Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive by [one year after the date referred to in Article 11- specific date to be inserted by the Publications Office] at the latest. They shall forthwith communicate to the Commission and the European Parliament the text of those provisions.
Amendment 42 #
Article 10 – paragraph 2 2. Member States shall communicate to the Commission and the European Parliament the text
Amendment 43 #
Article 10 a (new) Article 10a Review The Commission shall evaluate the regulation by 1 January 2017 at the latest, in the light of the experience acquired and the progress made in its implementation, and shall bring forward any necessary proposals.
Amendment 44 #
Article 12 This Directive is addressed to the European Commission, the European Parliament and the Member States.
Amendment 45 #
Annex II – point 1 A Member State is not required to monitor drinking water for tritium or radioactivity to establish total indicative dose where it is satisfied on the basis of other monitoring that the levels of both tritium and of the calculated total indicative dose are well below the parametric value. Monitoring drinking water for radon is not required where a Member State is satisfied on the basis of other monitoring that the levels of radon are well below the parametric value. In these cases, it shall communicate the grounds for its decision to the Commission and the European Parliament, including the results of the other monitoring carried out.
Amendment 46 #
Annex II – point 3 – subparagraph 3 Where results of other surveillance programmes or investigations than those required as provided in the first paragraph of this point are used to ensure compliance with this Directive, the Member State shall communicate the grounds for its decision to the Commission and the European Parliament, including the relevant results of these monitoring programmes or investigations.
Amendment 47 #
Annex III – point 1 – paragraph 3 If the gross alpha and the gross beta activity are less than 0.5 Bq/l and 1.0 Bq/l respectively, and analytically determined TID is less than the parametric indicator value of 0.1 mSv/year no further action is required. If the gross alpha activity exceeds 0.
Amendment 49 #
Annex III – point 2 – footnote 2 2 One milligram (mg) of natural uranium
source: PE-496.336
2012/12/18
ENVI
51 amendments...
Amendment 40 #
Proposal for a directive Citation 1 Having regard to the Treaty
Amendment 41 #
Proposal for a directive Recital 1 (1) The ingestion of water is one of the pathways of incorporation of radioactive substances into the human body. Ingestion of radioactive isotopes, or radionuclides can lead to a number of health problems. In accordance with Council Directive 96/29/Euratom of 13 May 1996 laying down basic safety standards for the protection of the health of workers and the general public against the dangers arising from ionizing radiation, the contribution to the exposure of the population as a whole from practices which involve a risk from ionizing radiation must be kept as low as reasonably achievable.
Amendment 42 #
Proposal for a directive Recital 1 a (new) (1a) Tritium cannot be filtered out of water.
Amendment 43 #
Proposal for a directive Recital 1 b (new) (1b) Filtering out radioactive isotopes from water leads to filters becoming radioactive waste that must then be disposed of with caution and in accordance with the procedures in force.
Amendment 44 #
Proposal for a directive Recital 1 c (new) (1c) The process of removal of radioactive isotopes from water depends on national laboratories, regular update of measurements and research.
Amendment 45 #
Proposal for a directive Recital 1 d (new) (1d) The information provided by the Member States in the triennial report on the Drinking Water Directive is incomplete or missing with regard to levels of radioactivity in drinking water.
Amendment 46 #
Proposal for a directive Recital 1 e (new) (1e) In order to reduce the costs of treating drinking water, preventive measures are necessary.
Amendment 47 #
Proposal for a directive Recital 3 (3) Indicator parameters have already been set out in Annex I, Part C relating to radioactive substances, as well as the related monitoring provisions in Annex II to Council Directive 98/83/EC of 3
Amendment 48 #
Proposal for a directive Recital 4 (4) The requirements for monitoring levels of radioactivity in water intended for human consumption should therefore be
Amendment 49 #
Proposal for a directive Recital 5 (5) The provisions of this Directive adopted under the
Amendment 50 #
Proposal for a directive Recital 6 (6) In the event of non-compliance with a parameter that has an indicator function, the Member State concerned should assess whether that non-compliance poses any risk to human health and, where necessary, take remedial action to restore the quality of the water; consumers should be informed immediately of the risks, the measures already taken by the authorities and the time necessary for the remedial action to take effect and the time expected.
Amendment 51 #
Proposal for a directive Recital 6 (6) In the event of non-compliance with a parameter that has an indicator function, the Member State concerned should
Amendment 52 #
Proposal for a directive Recital 7 (7) Consumers should be adequately and appropriately informed of the quality of water intended for human consumption; updated information regarding areas at risk with potential sources of radioactive contamination and regional water quality should be made available to consumers at any time by local administrations.
Amendment 53 #
Proposal for a directive Recital 9 (9) Each Member State should establish robust monitoring programmes to check on a regular basis, that water intended for human consumption meets the requirements of this Directive.
Amendment 54 #
Proposal for a directive Article 2 – paragraph 1 a (new) In addition to the definitions referred to in paragraph 1, the following definitions shall apply: (a) 'radioactive substance' means any substance that contains one or more radionuclides the activity or concentration of which cannot be disregarded as far as radiation protection is concerned; (b) 'total indicative dose' means the committed effective dose for one year of ingestion resulting from all the radionuclides whose presence in a water supply has been detected, both of natural and artificial origin, excluding tritium, potassium-40, radon and short-lived radon decay products; (c) 'parametric value' means the value at which Member States shall assess whether the presence of radioactive substances in water intended for human consumption poses a risk to human health and, where necessary, shall take remedial action to improve the quality of water to a level which complies with the requirements for the protection of human health from radiation.
Amendment 55 #
Proposal for a directive Article 2 – paragraph 1 b (new) "Indicative Dose" means the committed effective dose for one year of ingestion resulting from all the radionuclides whose presence in a water supply has been detected, both of natural and artificial origin, excluding tritium, potassium–40, radon and short-lived radon decay products.
Amendment 56 #
Proposal for a directive Article 4 – paragraph 1 Without prejudice to the provisions laid down in Article 6(3)a of Directive
Amendment 57 #
Proposal for a directive Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new) New technologies should be developed which would minimise the time needed to isolate nuclear waste from the environment following a natural disaster.
Amendment 58 #
Proposal for a directive Article 4 – paragraph 1 b (new) Member States shall take all measures necessary to ensure that radioactive waste from filtered drinking water is disposed of according to the provisions in force; for this purpose the Commission shall provide guidelines for this process to the Member States.
Amendment 59 #
Proposal for a directive Article 4 – paragraph 1 c (new) Member States shall carry out risk assessments of radioactive waste deposits that could have an impact on ground water or other sources of drinking water that could be endangered by natural disasters.
Amendment 60 #
Proposal for a directive Article 4 – paragraph 1 d (new) The Commission shall carry out a study on the cocktail effects of other chemical substances combined with radioactive substances in water intended for human consumption; based on the results the Commission should update the respective legislation.
Amendment 61 #
Proposal for a directive Article 4 – paragraph 1 e (new) The Commission shall carry out an evaluation of the implementation of the current Water Framework Directive in the Member States.
Amendment 62 #
Proposal for a directive Article 6 – paragraph 1 Member States shall ensure regular and accurate monitoring of water intended for human consumption in accordance with Annex II in order to check that the concentrations of radioactive substances do not exceed the parametric values laid down in accordance with Article 5.
Amendment 63 #
Proposal for a directive Article 6 – paragraph 1 a (new) The monitoring frequency can be adapted through a risk –based approach. In that case Member States shall communicate the grounds for its decision, and the relevant results of monitoring programmes to the Commission.
Amendment 64 #
Proposal for a directive Article 8 – paragraph 2 2. Member States shall ensure that all laboratories analysing samples of water intended for human consumption have a system of analytical quality control. They shall ensure that that system is subject to
Amendment 65 #
Proposal for a directive Article 9 – paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. Information on the risk assessment of nuclear plants and the surrounding areas, as regards radioactive substances in the water shall be made available to the public.
Amendment 66 #
Proposal for a directive Article 9 – paragraph 1 b (new) 1b. Member States shall ensure that information regarding the presence of radioactive substances in water intended for human consumption is included in the triennial report on the quality of water, as required by Article 13(2) of Directive 98/83/EC.
Amendment 67 #
Proposal for a directive Article 9 – paragraph 1 c (new) 1c. Member States shall provide consumers with a call centre for reporting incidents of possible radioactive contamination in water, as well as what health measures should be taken with regard to ingestion of contaminated water.
Amendment 68 #
Proposal for a directive Article 9 – paragraph 2 2. Where a failure to comply with the parametric values laid down in accordance with Article 5 occurs, the Member State shall assess whether the failure poses a risk to human health. In the event that there is
Amendment 69 #
Proposal for a directive Article 9 – paragraph 2 2. Where there is a failure to comply with the parametric values
Amendment 70 #
Proposal for a directive Article 9 – paragraph 2 2. Where a failure to comply with the parametric values laid down in accordance with Article 5 occurs, the Member State shall immediately assess whether the failure poses a risk to human health. In the event that there is such a risk, the Member State shall take remedial action to restore the quality of the water.
Amendment 71 #
Proposal for a directive Article 9 – paragraph 3 3. Where the risk to human health cannot be regarded as trivial, the Member State
Amendment 72 #
Proposal for a directive Article 9 – paragraph 3 3. Where the risk to human health cannot be regarded as trivial, the Member State shall ensure that consumers are notified
Amendment 73 #
Proposal for a directive Article 10 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 1. Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive by [one year after the date referred to in Article 11- specific date to be inserted by the Publications Office] at the latest. They shall forthwith communicate t
Amendment 74 #
Proposal for a directive Article 10 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 1. Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive by [
Amendment 75 #
Proposal for a directive Article 10 – paragraph 2 2. Member States shall communicate to the Commission the texts of the main provisions of national law which they adopt in the field covered by this Directive. These texts shall be forwarded to the European Parliament forthwith.
Amendment 76 #
Proposal for a directive Annex I 1. Parametric values for
Amendment 77 #
Proposal for a directive Annex I – paragraph 2 (new) 2. Member States may set a parametric value for radon which is judged inappropriate to be exceeded and below which optimization of protection should be ensured, without compromising water supply on a national or regional scale. The parametric level set by a member state may be higher than 100 Bq/l but lower than 1000 Bq/l.
Amendment 81 #
Proposal for a directive Annex I – row 4 Total indicative 0,10 mSv/year (Note 1) dose (from natural sources) Note 1: Excluding tritium, potassium
Amendment 82 #
Proposal for a directive Annex I – row 4 a (new) Total indicative 0,01 mSv/year dose (from human activity sources)
Amendment 83 #
Proposal for a directive Annex II – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 A Member State is not required to monitor drinking water for tritium or radioactivity to establish total indicative dose where it is satisfied on the basis of other monitoring that the levels of both tritium and of the calculated total indicative dose are well below the parametric value. Monitoring drinking water for radon is not required where a Member State is satisfied on the basis of other monitoring that the levels of
Amendment 84 #
Proposal for a directive Annex II – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3 Where results of other surveillance programmes or investigations than those required as provided in the first paragraph of this point are used to ensure compliance with this Directive, the Member State shall communicate the grounds for its decision to the Commission, including the relevant results of these monitoring programmes or investigations. This information shall be forwarded to the European Parliament by the Commission.
Amendment 85 #
Proposal for a directive Annex III – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 Amendment 86 #
Proposal for a directive Annex III – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 If the gross alpha and the gross beta activity are less than 0.
Amendment 87 #
Proposal for a directive Annex III – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3 If the gross alpha activity exceeds 0.
Amendment 88 #
Proposal for a directive Annex III – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4 Amendment 89 #
Proposal for a directive Annex III – paragraph 2 a (new) Amendment 90 #
Proposal for a directive Annex III – paragraph 2 b (new) – table Reference concentrations for radioactivity of anthropogenic origin in drinking water1 Nuclide Reference: Critical age concentration H3 680 Bq/l/500 Bq/l 2-7 years old/foetus C-14 21 Bq/l 2-7 years old Sr-90 0.22 Bq/l < 1 year old Pu-239/Pu-240 0.012 Bq/l < 1 year old Am-241 0.013 Bq/l < 1 year old Co-60 0.9 Bq/l < 1 year old Cs-134 0.7 Bq/l Adult Cs-137 1.1 Bq/l Adult I-131 0.19 Bq/l 1-2 years old 1 This table includes the most common artificial radionuclides. Reference concentrations for other radionuclides can be calculated using the dose coefficients laid down in Annex III, Table A of Directive 96/29/Euratom, or more recent information recognised by the competent authorities in the Member State concerned. The calculation must be performed for the age group most exposed to risk in order to ensure compliance with the total indicative dose of 0.01 mSv, regardless of the age of the persons consuming the water. The Commission shall define the water consumption rates for the various age brackets.
source: PE-500.579
2013/01/22
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9 amendments...
Amendment 1 #
Proposal for a directive Recital 1 Amendment 2 #
Proposal for a directive Recital 5 (5) Th
Amendment 3 #
Proposal for a directive Recital 6 (6) In the event of non-compliance with a parameter that has an indicator function, the Member State concerned should
Amendment 4 #
Proposal for a directive Recital 7 (7) Consumers sh
Amendment 5 #
Proposal for a directive Article 4 - paragraph 1 Amendment 6 #
Proposal for a directive Article 6 - paragraph 1 Member States shall ensure regular and accurate monitoring of water intended for human consumption in accordance with Annex II in order to check that the concentrations of radioactive substances do not exceed the parametric values laid down in accordance with Article 5.
Amendment 7 #
Proposal for a directive Article 9 - paragraph 2 2. Where there is a failure to comply with the parametric values
Amendment 8 #
Proposal for a directive Article 9 - paragraph 3 3.
Amendment 9 #
Proposal for a directive Annex I Parameter Parametric value Unit Notes
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The European Parliament adopted by 582 votes to 24 with 63 abstentions, a legislative resolution on the proposal for a Council directive laying down requirements for the protection of the health of the general public with regard to radioactive substances in water intended for human consumption. Parliament adopted its postion in first reading following the ordinary legislative procedure. It amended the Commission proposal as follows: Amendment of the legal basis: Parliament wants the proposal to follow the ordinary legislative procedure and be based upon Article 192(1) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and not upon Articles 31 and 32 Treaty establishing the European Atomic (Euratom), as proposed by the Commission. Accordingly, the Directive shall apply to water intended for human consumption as defined in Article 2 of Directive 98/83/EC on the quality of water intended for human consumption and concerns harmonised requirements in respect of the quality of water intended for human consumption, with the aim of safeguarding the health of the general public against the adverse effects of the contamination of such water by radioactive substances. Parametric values: these are based on the scientific knowledge available, taking into account the precautionary principle. They must ensure that water intended for human consumption can be consumed safely on a life-long basis, taking as reference the most vulnerable citizens. Non-compliance with a parameter that has an indicator function: in this event, the Member State concerned should: (i) determine the cause (ii) assess the level of the risk to human health including in the long-term and the possibilities for intervention and (iii) on the basis of these findings, take action to ensure the water supply complies with the quality criteria laid down in the directive as soon as possible. This remedial action may go as far as shutting down the facility concerned if the quality of water requires such action. Priority should be given to action, which rectifies the problem at source. Information for consumers: consumers should be informed immediately of: · the risks, and the measures already taken by the authorities and the time necessary for the remedial action to take effect ; · the quality of water intended for human consumption via easily accessible publications. Members want updated information regarding areas at risk from potential sources of radioactive contamination to be made available to consumers at all times by local administrations. Natural mineral water: the Commission should, at the latest two years after entry into force of the directive, present a proposal to revise Directive 2009/54/EC, in order to align the control requirements for natural mineral waters to the requirements provided for in this Directive and in Directive 98/83/EC. Monitoring programmes: each Member State should establish robust monitoring programmes to check on a regular basis, that water intended for human consumption meets the requirements of the Directive. In particular, Members want Member States: · to ensure that the measures taken to implement the Directive do not, under any circumstances, have the effect of allowing any deterioration in the present quality of water intended for human consumption; · to develop new technologies which would minimise the time needed to isolate nuclear waste from the environment following a natural disaster ; · to take all measures necessary to ensure that radioactive waste from filtered drinking water is disposed of according to the provisions in force; · to carry out risk assessments of radioactive waste deposits that could have an impact on ground water or other sources of drinking water that could be endangered by natural disasters. For its part, the Commission should carry out: · a study on the cocktail effects of other chemical substances combined with radioactive substances in water intended for human and update the relevant legislation based on the results; · an evaluation of the implementation of the current Water Framework Directive in the Member States. Samples and analysis: an amendment states that the system of analytical quality control system must be subject to random checks, at least once a year. In line with the ‘polluter pays’ principle, if monitoring shows contamination to come from an artificial source, it should be the person responsible who meets the costs, rather than the water operator or the public. Natural radiation levels and radiation from human activity: Parliament proposes that natural radiation levels and contamination from human activities be managed in a differentiated manner, on the basis of distinct dosimetric criteria and bearing in mind different groups affected, especially in terms of age. · With regard to natural radioactivity in drinking water, the calculation shall be performed for the population group most exposed to risk (children less than a year old) in order to ensure compliance with the total indicative dose of 0,1 mSv, regardless of the age of the consumer. · With regard to the radiological impact of normal levels of human activity, the maximum reference dose should be lowered to 0.01 mSv/year, corresponding to 10% of the acceptable natural dose. Review of Annexes: Parliament considers that at least every five years, the Commission shall review all the Annexes on parametric values, references for radioactive substances and sampling and analysis, in the light of scientific and technical progress and make amendments through delegated acts. New
PURPOSE : to lay down requirements on radioactive substances in water intended for human consumption. PROPOSED ACT : Council Directive. BACKGROUND : drinking water contamination by radioactive substances may occur through accidental releases of radioactivity or through improper disposal practices. Water systems that are vulnerable to this type of contamination undergo extensive monitoring for radioactive contamination to ensure that the water is safe for drinking. There are many regions in Europe where the geological and hydrological features are such that the presence of naturally occurring radioactive substances is of concern. In order to protect human health, the Council adopted Directive 98/83/EC on the quality of water intended for human consumption. The requirements for monitoring tritium and total indicative dose under Council Directive 98/83/EC have not been implemented, pending the adoption of amendments to Annexes II (monitoring) and III (specifications for the analysis of parameters). However, indicator parameters set out in Annex I Part C relating to radioactivity and tritium and the related monitoring provisions in Annex II to Directive 98/83/EC actually fall within the scope of the basic standards as set out in Article 30 of the Euratom Treaty. As a result, the Commission proposes to incorporate the requirements for monitoring levels of radioactivity into specific legislation under the Euratom Treaty. IMPACT ASSESSMENT : no impact assessment was undertaken. LEGAL BASIS : Articles 31 and 32 of the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community. CONTENT : the proposal lays down requirements for the protection of the health of the general public with regard to radioactive substances in water intended for human consumption. It sets out parametric values, frequencies and methods for monitoring radioactive substances. Scope: parametric values for radon and tritium and parametric values for total indicative dose, for other radioactive substances, in water intended for human consumption are set out in the proposal. The Commission notes that it adopted in June 2011 a draft proposal laying down requirements with regard to radioactive substances in water intended for human consumption based on Article 31 of the Euratom Treaty. On 27 October 2011 the EESC adopted an opinion on this draft Commission proposal, calling for the inclusion of radon gas within the scope of the Directive. It recalls that in 1998 radon gas had been excluded from the scope of the Directive in view of the fact that it constitutes a risk of inhalation rather than of ingestion as drinking water. The Commission agrees with the EESC recommendation and has now made provision for the inclusion of radon gas in the Directive. In order to address the specific feature of radon gas, it is included as a separate indicator parameter, while the long-lived decay products of radon are included in the evaluation of total indicative dose as defined in Directive 98/83/EC. The EESC also advocated mirroring to the largest possible extent the general provisions of Directive 98/83/EC, so as to offer one coherent policy. This would require, amongst other, the inclusion of bottled waters. The Commission agrees with this recommendation but also needs to allow for the fact that after adoption of the 1998 Directive, specific legislation was adopted for the monitoring of bottled waters, in the overall context of food safety. Hence the new Commission proposal includes on the one hand bottled water within the scope of the Directive, on the other hand refers to the monitoring criteria laid down in Regulation (EC) No 852/2004. The Commission will propose the deletion of tritium and total indicative dose from the list of indicator parameters in part C of Annex I to Directive 98/83/EC and the repeal of all references to these parametric values. General obligations: Member States must take all measures necessary to establish an appropriate monitoring programme to ensure that water intended for human consumption complies with the parametric values established in accordance with the Directive. Parametric values: parametric values applicable for the monitoring of radioactive substances in water intended for human consumption must be set in accordance with Annex I. For water put into bottles or containers intended for sale this shall be without prejudice to the principles of hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP) as required by Regulation (EC) No 852/2004. Monitoring: Member States shall ensure regular monitoring of water intended for human consumption in accordance with Annex II in order to check that the concentrations of radioactive substances do not exceed the parametric values laid down. Sampling: sampling locations are specified in the proposal. Samples representative of the quality of the water consumed throughout the year shall be taken and analysed in accordance with the methods set out in Annex III. Remedial action and notification of consumers: any failure to comply with the parametric values laid down must be immediately investigated in order to identify its cause. Member States must assess whether the failure poses a risk to human health, and take remedial action to restore the quality of the water. Where the risk to human health cannot be regarded as trivial, the Member State shall ensure that consumers are notified. BUDGETARY IMPLICATIONS : the proposal has no implication for the Community budget. |
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The Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety adopted the report by Michèle RIVASI (Greens/EFA, FR), and amended the proposal for a Council directive laying down requirements for the protection of the health of the general public with regard to radioactive substances in water intended for human consumption. The Commission is called upon to alter its proposal accordingly, pursuant to Article 293(2) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and Article 106a of the Euratom Treaty. The main amendments suggested by the committee are as follows: Amendment of legal basis: Members want the proposal to follow the ordinary legislative procedure and be based upon Article 192(1) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and not upon Articles 31 and 32 Treaty establishing the European Atomic (Euratom), as proposed by the Commission. The report underlines that radionuclides in water intended for human consumption are currently dealt with under the Directive 98/83/EC (Drinking Water Directive). In order to ensure legal certainty and consistency of the Union legislation on drinking water, it proposes that the legal basis should be the same as that for Directive 98/83/EC to treat radionuclides on the same footing as all other carcinogenic contaminants. Parametric values: these are based on the scientific knowledge available, taking into account the precautionary principle. They must ensure that water intended for human consumption can be consumed safely on a life-long basis, taking as reference the most vulnerable citizens. Non-compliance with a parameter that has an indicator function: in this event, the Member State concerned should: (i) determine the cause (ii) assess the level of the risk to human health including in the long-term and the possibilities for intervention and (iii) on the basis of these findings, take action to ensure the water supply complies with the quality criteria laid down in the directive as soon as possible. This remedial action may go as far as shutting down the facility concerned if the quality of water requires such action. Priority should be given to action, which rectifies the problem at source. Information for consumers: consumers should be informed immediately of:
Natural mineral water: the Commission should, at the latest two years after entry into force of the directive, present a proposal to revise Directive 2009/54/EC, in order to align the control requirements for natural mineral waters to the requirements provided for in this Directive and in Directive 98/83/EC. Monitoring programmes: each Member State should establish robust monitoring programmes to check on a regular basis, that water intended for human consumption meets the requirements of the Directive. In particular, Members want Member States:
Samples and analysis: in line with the ‘polluter pays’ principle, if monitoring shows contamination to come from an artificial source, it should be the person responsible who meets the costs, rather than the water operator or the public. Natural radiation levels and radiation from human activity: Members propose that natural radiation levels and contamination from human activities be managed in a differentiated manner, on the basis of distinct dosimetric criteria and bearing in mind different groups affected, especially in terms of age. With regard to natural radioactivity in drinking water, the report notes that reference concentrations proposed by the Commission have been calculated using the dose coefficients for adults. However, calculations show that for other age-groups, especially infants less than one year old), these reference concentrations would lead to exceeding the total indicative dose (TID). In order to be consistent within the proposal, and to assure a level of protection corresponding to 0.1 mSv TID for all age groups, the most vulnerable group of population must be taken as basis for the calculations. With regard to the radiological impact of normal levels of human activity, the maximum reference dose should be lowered to 0.01 mSv/year, corresponding to 10% of the acceptable natural dose. Review of Annexes: Members consider that at least every five years, the Commission shall review all the Annexes on parametric values, references for radioactive substances and sampling and analysis, in the light of scientific and technical progress and make amendments through delegated acts. New
The Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety adopted the report by Michèle RIVASI (Greens/EFA, FR), and amended the proposal for a Council directive laying down requirements for the protection of the health of the general public with regard to radioactive substances in water intended for human consumption. The Commission is called upon to alter its proposal accordingly, pursuant to Article 293(2) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and Article 106a of the Euratom Treaty. The main amendments suggested by the committee are as follows: Amendment of legal basis: Members want the proposal to follow the ordinary legislative procedure and be based upon Article 192(1) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and not upon Articles 31 and 32 Treaty establishing the European Atomic (Euratom), as proposed by the Commission. The report underlines that radionuclides in water intended for human consumption are currently dealt with under the Directive 98/83/EC (Drinking Water Directive). In order to ensure legal certainty and consistency of the Union legislation on drinking water, it proposes that the legal basis should be the same as that for Directive 98/83/EC to treat radionuclides on the same footing as all other carcinogenic contaminants. Parametric values: these are based on the scientific knowledge available, taking into account the precautionary principle. They must ensure that water intended for human consumption can be consumed safely on a life-long basis, taking as reference the most vulnerable citizens. Non-compliance with a parameter that has an indicator function: in this event, the Member State concerned should: (i) determine the cause (ii) assess the level of the risk to human health including in the long-term and the possibilities for intervention and (iii) on the basis of these findings, take action to ensure the water supply complies with the quality criteria laid down in the directive as soon as possible. This remedial action may go as far as shutting down the facility concerned if the quality of water requires such action. Priority should be given to action, which rectifies the problem at source. Information for consumers: consumers should be informed immediately of:
Natural mineral water: the Commission should, at the latest two years after entry into force of the directive, present a proposal to revise Directive 2009/54/EC, in order to align the control requirements for natural mineral waters to the requirements provided for in this Directive and in Directive 98/83/EC. Monitoring programmes: each Member State should establish robust monitoring programmes to check on a regular basis, that water intended for human consumption meets the requirements of the Directive. In particular, Members want Member States:
Samples and analysis: in line with the ‘polluter pays’ principle, if monitoring shows contamination to come from an artificial source, it should be the person responsible who meets the costs, rather than the water operator or the public. Natural radiation levels and radiation from human activity: Members propose that natural radiation levels and contamination from human activities be managed in a differentiated manner, on the basis of distinct dosimetric criteria and bearing in mind different groups affected, especially in terms of age. With regard to natural radioactivity in drinking water, the report notes that reference concentrations proposed by the Commission have been calculated using the dose coefficients for adults. However, calculations show that for other age-groups, especially infants less than one year old), these reference concentrations would lead to exceeding the total indicative dose (TID). In order to be consistent within the proposal, and to assure a level of protection corresponding to 0.1 mSv TID for all age groups, the most vulnerable group of population must be taken as basis for the calculations. With regard to the radiological impact of normal levels of human activity, the maximum reference dose should be lowered to 0.01 mSv/year, corresponding to 10% of the acceptable natural dose. Review of Annexes: Members consider that at least every five years, the Commission shall review all the Annexes on parametric values, references for radioactive substances and sampling and analysis, in the light of scientific and technical progress and make amendments through delegated acts. |
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PURPOSE : to lay down requirements on radioactive substances in water intended for human consumption. PROPOSED ACT : Council Directive. BACKGROUND : drinking water contamination by radioactive substances may occur through accidental releases of radioactivity or through improper disposal practices. Water systems that are vulnerable to this type of contamination undergo extensive monitoring for radioactive contamination to ensure that the water is safe for drinking. There are many regions in Europe where the geological and hydrological features are such that the presence of naturally occurring radioactive substances is of concern. In order to protect human health, the Council adopted Directive 98/83/EC on the quality of water intended for human consumption. The requirements for monitoring tritium and total indicative dose under Council Directive 98/83/EC have not been implemented, pending the adoption of amendments to Annexes II (monitoring) and III (specifications for the analysis of parameters). However, indicator parameters set out in Annex I Part C relating to radioactivity and tritium and the related monitoring provisions in Annex II to Directive 98/83/EC actually fall within the scope of the basic standards as set out in Article 30 of the Euratom Treaty. As a result, the Commission proposes to incorporate the requirements for monitoring levels of radioactivity into specific legislation under the Euratom Treaty. IMPACT ASSESSMENT : no impact assessment was undertaken. LEGAL BASIS : Articles 31 and 32 of the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community. CONTENT : the proposal lays down requirements for the protection of the health of the general public with regard to radioactive substances in water intended for human consumption. It sets out parametric values, frequencies and methods for monitoring radioactive substances. Scope: parametric values for radon and tritium and parametric values for total indicative dose, for other radioactive substances, in water intended for human consumption are set out in the proposal. The Commission notes that it adopted in June 2011 a draft proposal laying down requirements with regard to radioactive substances in water intended for human consumption based on Article 31 of the Euratom Treaty. On 27 October 2011 the EESC adopted an opinion on this draft Commission proposal, calling for the inclusion of radon gas within the scope of the Directive. It recalls that in 1998 radon gas had been excluded from the scope of the Directive in view of the fact that it constitutes a risk of inhalation rather than of ingestion as drinking water. The Commission agrees with the EESC recommendation and has now made provision for the inclusion of radon gas in the Directive. In order to address the specific feature of radon gas, it is included as a separate indicator parameter, while the long-lived decay products of radon are included in the evaluation of total indicative dose as defined in Directive 98/83/EC. The EESC also advocated mirroring to the largest possible extent the general provisions of Directive 98/83/EC, so as to offer one coherent policy. This would require, amongst other, the inclusion of bottled waters. The Commission agrees with this recommendation but also needs to allow for the fact that after adoption of the 1998 Directive, specific legislation was adopted for the monitoring of bottled waters, in the overall context of food safety. Hence the new Commission proposal includes on the one hand bottled water within the scope of the Directive, on the other hand refers to the monitoring criteria laid down in Regulation (EC) No 852/2004. The Commission will propose the deletion of tritium and total indicative dose from the list of indicator parameters in part C of Annex I to Directive 98/83/EC and the repeal of all references to these parametric values. General obligations: Member States must take all measures necessary to establish an appropriate monitoring programme to ensure that water intended for human consumption complies with the parametric values established in accordance with the Directive. Parametric values: parametric values applicable for the monitoring of radioactive substances in water intended for human consumption must be set in accordance with Annex I. For water put into bottles or containers intended for sale this shall be without prejudice to the principles of hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP) as required by Regulation (EC) No 852/2004. Monitoring: Member States shall ensure regular monitoring of water intended for human consumption in accordance with Annex II in order to check that the concentrations of radioactive substances do not exceed the parametric values laid down. Sampling: sampling locations are specified in the proposal. Samples representative of the quality of the water consumed throughout the year shall be taken and analysed in accordance with the methods set out in Annex III. Remedial action and notification of consumers: any failure to comply with the parametric values laid down must be immediately investigated in order to identify its cause. Member States must assess whether the failure poses a risk to human health, and take remedial action to restore the quality of the water. Where the risk to human health cannot be regarded as trivial, the Member State shall ensure that consumers are notified. BUDGETARY IMPLICATIONS : the proposal has no implication for the Community budget. New
PURPOSE : to lay down requirements on radioactive substances in water intended for human consumption. PROPOSED ACT : Council Directive. BACKGROUND : drinking water contamination by radioactive substances may occur through accidental releases of radioactivity or through improper disposal practices. Water systems that are vulnerable to this type of contamination undergo extensive monitoring for radioactive contamination to ensure that the water is safe for drinking. There are many regions in Europe where the geological and hydrological features are such that the presence of naturally occurring radioactive substances is of concern. In order to protect human health, the Council adopted Directive 98/83/EC on the quality of water intended for human consumption. The requirements for monitoring tritium and total indicative dose under Council Directive 98/83/EC have not been implemented, pending the adoption of amendments to Annexes II (monitoring) and III (specifications for the analysis of parameters). However, indicator parameters set out in Annex I Part C relating to radioactivity and tritium and the related monitoring provisions in Annex II to Directive 98/83/EC actually fall within the scope of the basic standards as set out in Article 30 of the Euratom Treaty. As a result, the Commission proposes to incorporate the requirements for monitoring levels of radioactivity into specific legislation under the Euratom Treaty. IMPACT ASSESSMENT : no impact assessment was undertaken. LEGAL BASIS : Articles 31 and 32 of the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community. CONTENT : the proposal lays down requirements for the protection of the health of the general public with regard to radioactive substances in water intended for human consumption. It sets out parametric values, frequencies and methods for monitoring radioactive substances. Scope: parametric values for radon and tritium and parametric values for total indicative dose, for other radioactive substances, in water intended for human consumption are set out in the proposal. The Commission notes that it adopted in June 2011 a draft proposal laying down requirements with regard to radioactive substances in water intended for human consumption based on Article 31 of the Euratom Treaty. On 27 October 2011 the EESC adopted an opinion on this draft Commission proposal, calling for the inclusion of radon gas within the scope of the Directive. It recalls that in 1998 radon gas had been excluded from the scope of the Directive in view of the fact that it constitutes a risk of inhalation rather than of ingestion as drinking water. The Commission agrees with the EESC recommendation and has now made provision for the inclusion of radon gas in the Directive. In order to address the specific feature of radon gas, it is included as a separate indicator parameter, while the long-lived decay products of radon are included in the evaluation of total indicative dose as defined in Directive 98/83/EC. The EESC also advocated mirroring to the largest possible extent the general provisions of Directive 98/83/EC, so as to offer one coherent policy. This would require, amongst other, the inclusion of bottled waters. The Commission agrees with this recommendation but also needs to allow for the fact that after adoption of the 1998 Directive, specific legislation was adopted for the monitoring of bottled waters, in the overall context of food safety. Hence the new Commission proposal includes on the one hand bottled water within the scope of the Directive, on the other hand refers to the monitoring criteria laid down in Regulation (EC) No 852/2004. The Commission will propose the deletion of tritium and total indicative dose from the list of indicator parameters in part C of Annex I to Directive 98/83/EC and the repeal of all references to these parametric values. General obligations: Member States must take all measures necessary to establish an appropriate monitoring programme to ensure that water intended for human consumption complies with the parametric values established in accordance with the Directive. Parametric values: parametric values applicable for the monitoring of radioactive substances in water intended for human consumption must be set in accordance with Annex I. For water put into bottles or containers intended for sale this shall be without prejudice to the principles of hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP) as required by Regulation (EC) No 852/2004. Monitoring: Member States shall ensure regular monitoring of water intended for human consumption in accordance with Annex II in order to check that the concentrations of radioactive substances do not exceed the parametric values laid down. Sampling: sampling locations are specified in the proposal. Samples representative of the quality of the water consumed throughout the year shall be taken and analysed in accordance with the methods set out in Annex III. Remedial action and notification of consumers: any failure to comply with the parametric values laid down must be immediately investigated in order to identify its cause. Member States must assess whether the failure poses a risk to human health, and take remedial action to restore the quality of the water. Where the risk to human health cannot be regarded as trivial, the Member State shall ensure that consumers are notified. BUDGETARY IMPLICATIONS : the proposal has no implication for the Community budget. |
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