### 1. welcomes the commission’s intention to establish the european union as a standard-setting and world-leading region for hydrogen; stresses that hydrogen is an important tool to decarbonise the energy system and to achieve the goals of the paris agreement; notes that an ambitious strategy can generate up to 1 million jobs and eur 150 billion in annual revenue by 2030 , while reducing annual co2 emissions by roughly 560 mt by 2050; calls , therefore , on the commission to introduce a comprehensive terminology and criteria for the certification of renewable and low-carbon hydrogen , since this constitutes the basis for any future investments; ### 1. welcomes the commission’s intention to establish the european union as a standard-setting and world-leading region for hydrogen; stresses that hydrogen is an important tool to decarbonise the energy system and to achieve the goals of the paris agreement; notes that an ambitious strategy can generate up to 1 million jobs and eur 150 billion in annual revenue by 2030 , while reducing annual co2 emissions by roughly 560 mt by 2050; calls , therefore , on the commission to introduce a comprehensive terminology and criteria for the certification of renewable hydrogen and low-carbon hydrogen , since this constitutes the basis for any future investments;


### 2. notes that hydrogen may be produced through a variety of processes; stresses the importance of a clear commitment to the transition to renewable and ultra-low-carbon hydrogen production to achieve the union’s 2050 climate neutrality target , while ensuring technological neutrality; points out that during a transitional period , incentives will be required to scale-up renewable and ultra-low-carbon hydrogen in industry and the transport sector , building on the established emission trading system (ets) framework; ### 2. notes that hydrogen may be produced through a variety of processes; stresses the importance of a clear commitment to the transition to renewable and low-carbon hydrogen production to achieve the union’s 2050 climate neutrality target , while ensuring just transition and technological neutrality; points out that during a transitional period , incentives will be urgently required to scale-up renewable and low-carbon hydrogen in industry and the transport sector , building on the emission trading system (ets) framework and other eu financial instruments;


### 2. notes that hydrogen may be produced through a variety of processes; stresses the importance of a clear commitment to the transition to renewable and ultra-low-carbon hydrogen production to achieve the union’s 2050 climate neutrality target , while ensuring technological neutrality; points out that during a transitional period , incentives will be required to scale-up renewable and ultra-low-carbon hydrogen in industry and the transport sector , building on the established emission trading system (ets) framework; ### 2. notes that hydrogen may be produced through a variety of processes; stresses the importance of a clear commitment to the transition to renewable and ultra-low-carbon hydrogen production to achieve the union’s 2050 climate neutrality target , while ensuring technological neutrality; points out that during a transitional period , incentives will be required to scale-up renewable and ultra-low-carbon hydrogen , building on the established emission trading system (ets) framework;


### c. whereas hydrogen can be used for industrial , transport and heating applications , decarbonising sectors in which direct electrification is not possible or competitive , as well as for energy storage to balance the energy system , thereby playing a significant role in energy system integration; ### c. whereas if hydrogen-technology can be developed and commercially deployed at scale , it could be used for industrial , transport and heating applications , decarbonising sectors in which direct electrification is not possible or competitive , as well as for energy storage to balance the energy system , thereby playing a significant role in energy system integration;


### 3. believes that a circular economy labelling system , based on environmental standards and criteria for materials linked to their potential for reintroduction into the value chain , should be established; ### deleted


### 7. stresses that homeowners and housing associations should be supported in climate-proofing their building stock , for example through grants or financial instruments based on the additionality of multiannual financial framework (mff) funding , national budgets and private sector sources; ### 7. stresses that homeowners and housing associations and communities should be supported in climate-proofing their building stock , for example through grants or financial instruments based on the additionality of multiannual financial framework (mff) funding , national budgets and private sector sources;


### c. whereas good chemical status has been achieved for only 38% of surface waters and just 40% is in good ecological status or potential; ### c. whereas good chemical status has been achieved for only 38% of surface waters and just 40% is in good ecological status or potential; whereas , however , according to the exclusionary parameter principle , water status is considered good only if all elements of the assessment are considered good , which does not allow for a genuine assessment of a partial improvement in water quality;


### d. whereas the effectiveness of the wfd depends upon its implementation by the member states; ### d. whereas the effectiveness of the wfd depends upon its implementation by the member states and on ensuring adequate funding , including through eu financial instruments;


### h. whereas the fitness check found that the wfd “is sufficiently prescriptive with regard to the pressures to be addressed , and yet flexible enough to reinforce its implementation as necessary with regard to emerging challenges not mentioned in the directive such as climate change , water scarcity and pollutants of emerging concern”; ### h. whereas the fitness check found that the wfd “is sufficiently prescriptive with regard to the pressures to be addressed , and yet flexible enough to reinforce its implementation as necessary with regard to emerging challenges not mentioned in the directive such as climate change , water scarcity and pollutants of emerging concern”; whereas , however , many of the stakeholders who took part in the public consultation did not agree with the view that there was sufficient flexibility;


### j. whereas one third of european countries suffer from water scarcity , i.e. they have less than 5000 m3 of water per head annually27; ### j. whereas one third of european countries suffer from water scarcity , i.e. they have less than 5000 m3 of water per head annually27 , and the droughts this year have dramatically exposed this threat;


### l. whereas there are currently over 21 000 hydropower plants in europe; whereas no comprehensive eu action has taken place for dam removal; ### l. whereas there are currently over 21 000 hydropower plants in europe;


### 2. welcomes the assessment of the commission that the wfd is fit for purpose , yet its implementation needs to be improved and speeded up; ### 2. welcomes the assessment of the commission that the wfd is fit for purpose , yet its implementation needs to be improved and speeded up , while taking into account the financial challenges associated with the implementation of the directive;


### 3. regrets that the objectives of the wfd still are not reached mainly due to inadequate funding , particularly slow implementation , insufficient enforcement and broad use of the exemptions of the directive , that integration of environmental objectives in sectoral policies have been insufficient , and that half of the eu`s water bodies are still not in a good status; ### 3. regrets that half the water bodies in the eu have still not attained good status , that the objectives of the wfd still are not reached mainly due to inadequate funding , particularly slow implementation , insufficient enforcement and broad use of the exemptions of the directive , and due to changes in the aquatic environment occurring naturally or in connection with climate change;


### 6. notes that the “one-out-all-out”-principle should remain intact , yet poses a problem in the communication on progress made with regards to single parameters; calls for complementary reporting methodologies (such as distance to target); highlights the importance of transparency and provision of comprehensive information to the public on the quality of water in the eu; ### 6. notes that the “one-out-all-out”-principle should remain the basis of the evaluation , but that it poses a problem in the communication on progress made with regards to single parameters; calls for complementary reporting methodologies (such as distance to target); highlights the importance of transparency and provision of comprehensive information to the public on the quality of water in the eu;


### 14. calls on member states to achieve full compliance with the wfd as soon as possible , and in any case no later than 2027; ### 14. calls on member states to achieve full compliance with the wfd as soon as possible , and in any case no later than 2027; considers , however , that plans should be drawn up in the event that the 2027 targets are not met if this occurs due to reasons beyond the control of the member states , such as climatic conditions or natural changes in ecosystems;


### 21. calls on the member states to identify and secure the necessary funds and to step up efforts to maintain and reinvest in existing infrastructures that do not raise environmental or public health concerns; stresses the need to provide financial support for innovative methods and nature-based solutions; ### 21. calls on commission and the member states to identify and secure the necessary funds and financial instruments and to step up efforts to maintain and reinvest in existing infrastructures that do not raise environmental or public health concerns; stresses the need to provide financial support for innovative methods and nature-based solutions;


### 24. calls for improving public consultation , public awareness and education and stimulating inter-sectoral dialogue; ### 24. calls for greater transparency in public consultation , public awareness and education and stimulating inter-sectoral dialogue;


### 5. reiterates its concern that only 89 % of management board members and 81 % of advisory forum members submitted the required annual declarations of interest in 2019; notes that these figures are respectively 7 and 8 percentage points lower than in 2018; ### 5. expresses its strong concern that only 89 % of management board members and 81 % of advisory forum members submitted the required annual declarations of interest in 2019; notes that these figures are respectively 7 and 8 percentage points lower than in 2018;


### 6. welcomes the positive outcome of the centre's third external evaluation , which found that the centre’s activities and outputs were relevant to stakeholders , and were of high scientific quality; underlines , however , that the covid-19 crisis has pointed out the necessity of strengthening the centre’s coordination competencies , in particular to ensure that member states use the same criteria to assess potential crises and to provide really coordinated responses to them; notes the evaluation's conclusions on the extension of the centre’s mandate; ### 6. welcomes the positive outcome of the centre's third external evaluation , which found that the centre’s activities and outputs were relevant to stakeholders , and were of high scientific quality; underlines , however , that the covid-19 crisis has highlighted the necessity of reinforcing the centre’s mandate , so that the centre can better support member states and the commission in epidemiological surveillance , preparedness and response actions , and in the provision of recommendations and options for risk management; notes the evaluation's conclusions on the extension of the centre’s mandate;


### e. whereas green infrastructure helps to reduce the amount of atmospheric co2 through direct carbon sequestration , reductions in water and wastewater pumping and treatment and the associated energy demands , and reductions in building energy use and emissions; ### e. whereas green infrastructure helps to reduce the amount of atmospheric co2 through direct carbon sequestration , reductions in water and wastewater pumping and treatment and the associated energy demands , and reductions in building energy use and emissions , including through the use of district heating;


### encourage citizens to act and improve their own neighbourhoods; ### increasing citizens’ involvement in the life of the city by giving them the opportunity to be consulted on spatial plans and to be involved in other actions aimed at improving the quality of the environment;


### create a culture of appreciation of the green spaces; ### create a culture of appreciation of the green spaces and blue-green infrastructure (turning cities towards rivers);


### 1. grants the executive director of the european environment agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the agency’s budget for the financial year 2018 / postpones its decision on granting the executive director of the european environment agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the agency for the financial year 2018; ### 1. grants the executive director of the european environment agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the agency’s budget for the financial year 2018;


### 11. notes that the recruitment target for 2018 was achieved with 97 % of posts filled at the end of the year for the implementation of the reach regulation , regulation (ec) no 1272/20085 , the pic regulation and the regulation on biocidal products; ### 11. notes that the recruitment target for 2018 was achieved with 97% of posts filled at the end of the year for the implementation of the reach regulation , regulation (ec) no 1272/20085 , the pic regulation and the regulation on biocidal products; stresses that , given that work on assessing registered chemicals will continue and that new tasks have arisen in relation to the circular economy , staffing levels in the agency must remain stable or even be increased if necessary;


### 1. grants the executive director of the european chemicals agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the agency’s budget for the financial year 2018 / postpones its decision on granting the executive director of the european chemicals agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the agency’s budget for the financial year 2018; ### 1. grants the executive director of the european chemicals agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the agency’s budget for the financial year 2018;


### 13. notes from the court’s report that the agency does not have a sensitive post policy which would identify sensitive functions , and that the absence of such a policy is not in line with the agency’s internal control standards; calls on the agency to adopt and implement such a sensitive post policy without delay; ### 13. notes that the agency has adopted and started implementing a policy on sensitive functions , in september 2019 , which would identify sensitive functions , keep them up to date and define appropriate measures to mitigate the risk of vested interests;


### 13. notes from the court’s report that the agency does not have a sensitive post policy which would identify sensitive functions , and that the absence of such a policy is not in line with the agency’s internal control standards; calls on the agency to adopt and implement such a sensitive post policy without delay; ### 13. notes that the agency has adopted and started implementing a policy on sensitive fonctions , in september 2019 , which would identify sensitive functions , keep them up to date and define appropriate measures to mitigate the risk of vested interests;


### 14. notes that in 2018 the commission’s internal audit service issued an audit report on “conflict of interest and ethics in echa” and that the agency is preparing an action plan to address some potential areas for improvement; ### 14. notes that in 2018 the commission’s internal audit service issued an audit report on “conflict of interest and ethics in echa” and that , in september 2018 , the agency prepared and discussed an action plan to address some potential areas for improvement , and that as of mid-2019 all actions have been implemented;


### 15. notes that , having selected the new building and having signed a lease contract in 2017 , the agency is planning to move to new premises in helsinki in january 2020; notes that that move is due to the partial malfunctioning of its current building , particularly as regards air quality; ### 15. notes that , having selected the new building and having signed a lease contract in 2017 due to the expiry of the previous lease contract on 31 december 2019 , the agency had planned to move to new premises in helsinki in january 2020; notes that removal to the new premises was completed on 7 january 2020;


### 5. regrets , concerning the implementation of the independence policy of the centre , that not all the required annual declarations of interest were submitted , particularly by management board members (96 %) and advisory forum members (89 %); ### 5. points out , concerning the implementation of the independence policy of the centre , that not all the required annual declarations of interest were submitted , particularly by the designated management board members (96%) and advisory forum members (89%); stresses , however , that all the members who took part in the deliberations at these two bodies did submit the required declarations and that the centre's internal independence rules were approved by the european commission;


### 1. grants the director of the european centre for disease prevention and control discharge in respect of the implementation of the centre’s budget for the financial year 2018 / postpones its decision on granting the director of the european centre for disease prevention and control discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the centre for the financial year 2018; ### 1. grants the director of the european centre for disease prevention and control discharge in respect of the implementation of the centre’s budget for the financial year 2018;


### 6. believes that the authority should continue paying special attention to public opinion , and commit itself to openness and transparency; ### 6. believes that the authority should continue paying special attention to public opinion , and commit itself to openness and transparency; stresses , in that connection , that the adopted regulation (eu) 2019/13811a gives the authority addutional tasks relating to safety assessment and public communications , all of which will generate additional costs;


### 1. grants the executive director of the european food safety authority discharge in respect of the implementation of the authority’s budget for the financial year 2018 / postpones its decision on granting the executive director of the european food safety authority discharge in respect of the implementation of the authority’s budget for the financial year 2018; ### 1. grants the executive director of the european food safety authority discharge in respect of the implementation of the authority’s budget for the financial year 2018;


### 5. stresses that a number of the agency’s activities were scaled back , delayed or postponed due to brexit or other external circumstances; notes with concern that the agency pointed to a lack of adequate resources for facing a workload that is increasing due to new tasks and legislation , and specifically to the loss of short term contract staff due to relocation and specifics of labour legislation in the netherlands; ### 5. stresses that a number of the agency’s activities were scaled back , delayed or postponed due to brexit or other external circumstances; notes with concern that the agency pointed to a lack of adequate resources for facing a workload that is increasing due to new tasks and legislation , and specifically to the loss of short term contract staff due to relocation and specifics of labour legislation in the netherlands; calls on all the relvant authorities , including the dutch authorities , to take action to ensure that the agency is moved as quickly and efficiently as possible to its permanent headquarters so that its work and the assessment of medicine safety are not adversely affected;


### 1. grants the executive director of the european medicines agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the agency’s budget for the financial year 2018/ postpones its decision on granting the director of the european medicines agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the agency’s budget for the financial year 2018; ### 1. grants the executive director of the european medicines agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the agency’s budget for the financial year 2018;


### products and equipment unlawfully placed on the market after the date referred to in the first subparagraph , shall not be subsequently used or supplied , or made available to other persons within the union for payment or free of charge or exported. such products and equipment may only be stored or transported for subsequent disposal and for the recovery of the gas prior to the disposal pursuant to article 8. ### products and equipment unlawfully placed on the market after the date referred to in the first subparagraph , shall not be subsequently used or supplied , or made available to other persons within the union for payment or free of charge or exported. such products and equipment may only be stored or transported for subsequent return to the country of origin or for disposal and for the recovery of the gas prior to the disposal pursuant to article 8.


### products and equipment unlawfully placed on the market after the date referred to in the first subparagraph , shall not be subsequently used or supplied , or made available to other persons within the union for payment or free of charge or exported. such products and equipment may only be stored or transported for subsequent disposal and for the recovery of the gas prior to the disposal pursuant to article 8. ### products and equipment unlawfully placed on the market after the date referred to in the first subparagraph , shall not be subsequently used or supplied , or made available to other persons within the union for payment or free of charge or exported. such products and equipment may only be stored or transported for subsequent return to the origin country or for disposal and for the recovery of the gas prior to the disposal pursuant to article 8.


### products and equipment unlawfully placed on the market after the date referred to in the first subparagraph , shall not be subsequently used or supplied , or made available to other persons within the union for payment or free of charge or exported. such products and equipment may only be stored or transported for subsequent disposal and for the recovery of the gas prior to the disposal pursuant to article 8. ### products and equipment unlawfully placed on the market after the date referred to in the first subparagraph , shall not be subsequently used or supplied , or made available to other persons within the union for payment or free of charge or exported. such products and equipment may only be stored or transported for subsequent return to the country of origine or for disposal and for the recovery of the gas prior to the disposal pursuant to article 8.


### two years following the individual dates listed in annex iv , the subsequent supply or making available to another party in the union for payment or free of charge of products or equipment lawfully placed on the market prior to the date referred to in the first subparagraph shall be allowed only if evidence is provided that the product or equipment was placed lawfully on the market prior to the date. ### deleted


### 2. the prohibition set out in paragraph 1 , first subparagraph , shall not apply to equipment for which it has been established in ecodesign requirements adopted under directive 2009/125/ec that due to higher energy efficiency during its operation , its lifecycle co2 equivalent emissions would be lower than those of equivalent equipment which meets relevant ecodesign requirements. ### 2. the prohibition set out in paragraph 1 , first subparagraph , shall not apply to equipment for which it has been established in ecodesign studies and/or requirements adopted under directive 2009/125/ec that due to higher energy efficiency during its operation , its lifecycle co2 equivalent emissions would be lower than equipment which meets relevant ecodesign requirements. in addition , the prohibition shall not apply to equipment for which it has been established that alternative solutions emit more ghg emissions , taking into account their life-cycle assessment.


### following a substantiated request by a competent authority of a member state and taking into account the objectives of this regulation , the commission may , exceptionally , by means of implementing acts , authorise an exemption for up to four years to allow the placing on the market of products and equipment listed in annex iv , including parts thereof , containing fluorinated greenhouse gases or whose functioning relies upon those gases , where it is demonstrated that: ### following a substantiated request by a competent authority and taking into account the objectives of this regulation , a member state may , exceptionally , authorise an exemption to allow the placing on the market of products and equipment listed in annex iv , containing fluorinated greenhouse gases or whose functioning relies upon those gases , where it is demonstrated that:


### for a specific product or a piece of equipment , or for a specific category of products or equipment , alternatives are not available , or cannot be used for technical or safety reasons; or ### for a specific product or a piece of equipment , or for a specific category of products or equipment , proved and qualified alternatives are not available , or cannot be used for technical or safety reasons; or


### those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 34(2). ### the member state shall notify the exemption and its duration to the commission , and regularly assess it.


### only undertakings that hold a certificate required under article 10(1) , point (a) or the training attestation required under article 10(2) , or undertakings that employ persons holding such a certificate or a training attestation shall be allowed to purchase fluorinated greenhouse gases listed in annex i or annex ii , section 1 , for the purpose of carrying out the installation , servicing , maintenance or repair of the equipment containing those gases , or whose functioning relies upon those gases , referred to in article 5(2) , points (a) to (g) , and article 10(2). ### only undertakings that hold a certificate required under article 10(1) , point (a) or the training attestation required under article 10(2) , or undertakings that employ persons holding such a certificate or a training attestation shall be allowed to purchase fluorinated greenhouse gases listed in annex i or annex ii , section 1 , for the purpose of carrying out the installation , servicing , maintenance or repair of the equipment containing those gases , or whose functioning relies upon those gases , referred to in article 5(2) , points (a) to (g) , and article 10(2). operators of electrical switchgear shall also be allowed to buy , for the purposes mentioned above , spare parts for existing switchgear as well as parts for their extension in the manner foreseen by the respective technology.


### only undertakings that hold a certificate required under article 10(1) , point (a) or the training attestation required under article 10(2) , or undertakings that employ persons holding such a certificate or a training attestation shall be allowed to purchase fluorinated greenhouse gases listed in annex i or annex ii , section 1 , for the purpose of carrying out the installation , servicing , maintenance or repair of the equipment containing those gases , or whose functioning relies upon those gases , referred to in article 5(2) , points (a) to (g) , and article 10(2). ### only undertakings that hold a certificate required under article 10(1) , point (a) or the training attestation required under article 10(2) , or undertakings that employ persons holding such a certificate or a training attestation shall be allowed to purchase fluorinated greenhouse gases listed in annex i or annex ii , section 1 , for the purpose of carrying out the installation , servicing , maintenance or repair of the equipment containing those gases , or whose functioning relies upon those gases , referred to in article 5(2) , points (a) to (g) , and article 10(2). the selling undertaking shall keep the documentation of transactions for a period of at least five years in order to enable control measures.


### 14. in the cases referred to in annex iv , points 3 , 8 , 18(b) and (c) , 19 and 20 , the product shall be labelled with an indication that it may be used only where required by the safety standard to be specified. in the case referred to in annex iv , points 20 and 22 , the product shall be labelled with an indication that the product may only be used where required by the medical application to be specified. ### deleted


### from 1 january 2024 , the use of fluorinated greenhouse gases listed in annex i , with a global warming potential of 2 500 or more , for the servicing or maintenance of refrigeration equipment is prohibited. ### from 1 january 2024 , the use of fluorinated greenhouse gases listed in annex i , with a global warming potential of 150 or more , for the servicing or maintenance of stationary refrigeration equipment is prohibited.


### the prohibition referred to in the first subparagraph shall not apply to the following categories of fluorinated greenhouse gases until 1 january 2030: ### the prohibition referred to in the first subparagraph shall not apply to the following categories of fluorinated greenhouse gases until 1 january 2034:


### reclaimed fluorinated greenhouse gases listed in annex i with a global warming potential of 2 500 or more used for the maintenance or servicing of existing refrigeration equipment , provided that they have been labelled in accordance with article 12(6); ### reclaimed fluorinated greenhouse gases listed in annex i with a global warming potential of 150 or more used for the maintenance or servicing of existing refrigeration equipment , provided that they have been labelled in accordance with article 12(6);


### recycled fluorinated greenhouse gases listed in annex i with a global warming potential of 2 500 or more used for the maintenance or servicing of existing refrigeration equipment provided they have been recovered from such equipment. such recycled gases may only be used by the undertaking which carried out their recovery as part of maintenance or servicing or the undertaking for which the recovery was carried out as part of maintenance or servicing. ### recycled fluorinated greenhouse gases listed in annex i with a global warming potential of 150 or more used for the maintenance or servicing of existing refrigeration equipment provided they have been recovered from such equipment. such recycled gases may only be used by the undertaking which carried out their recovery as part of maintenance or servicing or the undertaking for which the recovery was carried out as part of maintenance or servicing.


### 4. the use of desflurane as inhalation anaesthetic is prohibited as from 1 january 2026 , except when such use is strictly required and no other anaesthetic can be used on medical grounds. the user shall provide evidence , upon request , on the medical justification to the competent authority of the member state and the commission. ### 4. the use of desflurane as inhalation anaesthetic is prohibited as from 1 january 2026 , except when such use confer medical benefits versus other anaesthetic agents or when used in conjunction with a gas capture technology. the user shall provide evidence , upon request , to the competent authority of the member state and the commission.


### supplied directly by a producer or an importer to undertakings , for export out of the union , not contained in products or equipment , where those hydrofluorocarbons are not subsequently made available to any other party within the union , prior to export; ### supplied directly by a producer or an importer to undertakings , for export out of the union , not contained in pre-charged equipment listed in article 19 (1) , where those hydrofluorocarbons are not subsequently made available to any other party within the union , prior to export;


### a sufficient supply of hydrofluorocarbons cannot be ensured without entailing disproportionate costs. ### a sufficient supply of hydrofluorocarbons cannot be ensured without entailing disproportionate costs or risks to public health.


### those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 34(2). ### those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 34(2). the authorized exemption shall be applicable within the whole union and not exclusively to the single member state.


### 6. this article and articles 17 , 20 to 29 and 31 shall also apply to hydrofluorocarbons contained in pre-blended polyols. ### 6. this article and articles 17 , 20 to 29 and 31 shall not apply to hydrofluorocarbons contained in pre-blended polyols.


### the allocation of quotas is subject to the payment of the amount due which equals to three euro for each tonne of co2 equivalent of quota to be allocated. importers and producers shall be notified via the f-gas portal of the total amount due for its calculated maximum quota allocation for the following calendar year and of the deadline for completing the payment. the commission may , by means of implementing acts , determine the modalities and the detailed arrangements for the payment of the amount due. those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in 34(2). ### the allocation of quotas is subject to the payment of the amount due which equals to one euro for each tonne of co2 equivalent of quota to be allocated. importers and producers shall be notified via the f-gas portal of the total amount due for its calculated maximum quota allocation for the following calendar year and of the deadline for completing the payment. the commission may , by means of implementing acts , determine the modalities and the detailed arrangements for the payment of the amount due. those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in 34(2).


### the commission shall redistribute the quota for which a payment has not been made by the set deadline , free of charge , to only those importers and producers that have paid the total amount due for their calculated maximum quota allocation referred to in the first subparagraph and that have made a declaration referred to in paragraph 3. this distribution shall be made on the basis of each importer's or producer’s share of the sum of all the maximum calculated quota offered to and paid for in full by those importers and producers. ### deleted


### 6. the commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 32 to amend paragraph 5 as regards the amounts due for the allocation of quota and the mechanism to allocate remaining quotas , where necessary to prevent major disruptions of the market of hydrofluorocarbons , or where the mechanism is not fulfilling its purpose and is having undesirable or unintended effects. ### 6. the commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 32 to amend paragraph 5 as regards the amounts due for the allocation of quota and the mechanism to allocate remaining quotas , where necessary to prevent major disruptions of the market of hydrofluorocarbons or any disruption to the supply of pharmaceutical products , or where the mechanism is not fulfilling its purpose or is having undesirable or unintended effects , including on public health.


### 1. quotas shall only be allocated to producers or importers that have an establishment within the union , or which have mandated an only representative with an establishment within the union that assumes the full responsibility of complying with this regulation. the only representative may be the same as the one mandated pursuant to article 8 of regulation (ec) no 1907/2006 of the european parliament and of the council43 . ### 1. quotas shall only be allocated to producers or importers that have an establishment within the union , or which have mandated an only representative with an establishment within the union that assumes the full responsibility of complying with this regulation and with the requirements of title ii of regulation (ec) no 1907/2006 of the european parliament and of the council. the only representative may be the same as the one mandated pursuant to article 8 of regulation (ec) no 1907/2006 of the european parliament and of the council43 .


### the tonnes of co2 equivalent of bulk gases and of gases contained in products or equipment , and parts thereof. ### the tonnes of co2 equivalent of bulk gases and of gases contained in products or equipment.


### the re-export of gases and products and equipment that do not comply with this regulation is prohibited. ### deleted


### in cases of unlawful production , import , export , placing on the market , or use of fluorinated greenhouse gases or of products and equipment containing those gases or whose functioning relies on those gases , member states shall envisage maximum administrative fines of at least five times the market value of the concerned gases or products and equipment concerned. in case of a repeated infringement within a five-year period , the member states shall envisage maximum administrative fines of at least eight times the value of the gases or products and equipment concerned. ### in cases of unlawful production , import , export , placing on the market , or use of fluorinated greenhouse gases or of products and equipment containing those gases or whose functioning relies on those gases , member states shall envisage maximum administrative fines of at least 15 euro/t co2 of the concerned gases or products and equipment concerned. in case of a repeated infringement within a five-year period , the member states shall envisage maximum administrative fines of at least 30 euro/t co2 of the gases or products and equipment concerned.


### article 17(5) shall apply from [op: please insert the year following the year of the application of this regulation]. ### article 17(5) shall apply from 1 january 2030.


### 2. the evidence referred to in point 23 , shall include documentation establishing that following an open call for tender no suitable alternative on technical grounds , given the demonstrated specificities of the application , was available that could meet the conditions set out in point 23. the documentation shall be kept by the operator for at least five years and shall be made available to the competent authority of the member state and to the commission , upon request. ### 2. the evidence referred to in point 23 , shall include documentation establishing that following an open call for tender no suitable alternative on technical and economical grounds , given the demonstrated specificities of the application , was available that could meet the conditions set out in point 23. the documentation shall be kept by the operator for at least five years and shall be made available to the competent authority of the member state and to the commission , upon request.


### – in addition , where relevant , a quota corresponding to the reference value referred to in annex vii , point 4(ii) , multiplied by the maximum quantity for the year for which the quota is allocated divided by the maximum quantity for the year 2024. ### – - in addition , where relevant , a quota corresponding to the reference value referred to in annex vii , point 4(ii). from 1 january 2030 , a quota corresponding to the reference value referred to in annex vii , point 4(ii) , multiplied by the maximum quantity for the year for which the quota is allocated divided by the maximum quantity for the year 2024.


### – in addition , where relevant , a quota corresponding to the reference value referred to in annex vii , point 4(ii) , multiplied by the maximum quantity for the year for which the quota is allocated divided by the maximum quantity for the year 2024. ### – in addition , where relevant , a quota corresponding to the reference value referred to in annex vii , point 4(ii) , multiplied by the maximum quantity for the year for which the quota is allocated divided by the maximum quantity for the year 2027.


### in case where after allocating the full amount of quotas as referred to in the second subparagraph , the maximum quantity is exceeded , all quotas will be reduced proportionally. ### in case where after allocating the full amount of quotas as referred to in the second subparagraph , the maximum quantity is exceeded , all quotas allocated under annex vii , point 4(i) will be reduced proportionally.


### (2) fluorinated greenhouse gases are human-made chemicals that are very strong greenhouse gases (‘ghg’) , often several thousand times stronger than carbon dioxide (‘co2’). together with co2 , methane and nitrous oxide , they belong to the group of ghg emissions covered by the paris agreement adopted under the united nations framework convention on climate change (‘the paris agreement’).25 fluorinated greenhouse gas emissions amount today to 2.5 % of total ghg emissions , in the union , but have doubled from 1990 to 2014 in contrast to other ghg emissions , which have fallen. ### (2) fluorinated greenhouse gases are human-made chemicals that are very strong greenhouse gases (‘ghg’) , often several thousand times stronger than carbon dioxide (‘co2’). together with co2 , methane and nitrous oxide , they belong to the group of ghg emissions covered by the paris agreement adopted under the united nations framework convention on climate change (‘the paris agreement’).25 fluorinated greenhouse gas emissions amount today to 2.5 % of total ghg emissions , in the union , but have increased by 60 percent from 1990 to 2017 in contrast to other ghg emissions , which have fallen. it must be underlined that this increase was driven by a substantial reduction of substances that deplete the ozone layer.


### (4) the intergovernmental panel on climate change (ipcc) special report27 concluded that emission decreases for fluorinated greenhouse gases of up to 90 % by 2050 globally compared to the year 2015 would be needed. in response to the urgency for climate action , the union increased its climate ambition through regulation (eu) 2021/1119 of the european parliament and of the council (the european climate law).28 that regulation establishes a binding net ghg reduction target of at least 55 % by 2030 compared to 1990 and climate neutrality by 2050. the union has also enhanced its initial nationally determined contribution under the paris agreement from at least 40 % greenhouse gas emissions reductions by 2030 , to at least 55 %. however , the evaluation of regulation (eu) no 517/2014 shows that the emission savings envisaged by 2030 in the context of the outdated union climate objectives will not be fully achieved. ### (4) the intergovernmental panel on climate change (ipcc) special report27 stated that the full application of technologies that are currently commercially available , and at least to a limited extent already tested and implemented , have the potential of reducing emissions of fluorinated greenhouse gases by up to 90 % by 2050 globally compared to the year 2010. the report also shows that in order to limit global warming even to 1.5 degrees , the emissions of fluorinated greenhouse gases would have to be reduced by roughly 75-80% by 2050 , compared to 2010 levels. in response to the urgency for climate action , the union increased its climate ambition through regulation (eu) 2021/1119 of the european parliament and of the council (the european climate law).28 that regulation establishes a binding net ghg reduction target of at least 55 % by 2030 compared to 1990 and climate neutrality by 2050. the union has also enhanced its initial nationally determined contribution under the paris agreement from at least 40 % greenhouse gas emissions reductions by 2030 , to at least 55 %. however , the evaluation of regulation (eu) no 517/2014 shows that the emission savings envisaged by 2030 in the context of the outdated union climate objectives will not be fully achieved.


### (6) it is important that this regulation ensures that the union complies with its international obligations under the kigali amendment to the protocol in the long-term , in particular , with regards to the reduction of consumption and production of hfcs , reporting and licensing requirements , in particular by introducing a phase-down for production and adding reduction steps for the placing of hfcs on the market for the time after 2030. ### (6) it is important that this regulation ensures that the union complies with its international obligations under the kigali amendment to the protocol in the long-term , in particular , with regards to the reduction of consumption and production of hfcs , reporting and licensing requirements , in particular by introducing a phase-down for production and adding reduction steps for the placing of hfcs on the market for the time after 2030. however , the hfc phase-down must not compromise the union’s energy-efficiency ambitions as laid out in , among others , the european green deal , the energy performance of buildings directive (directive 2010/31/eu) and the repowereu plan , including the uptake of low-climate impact waste-heat recovery applications , such as heat pumps , as well as foams used for high performance insulation. the repowereu plan envisions an additional 20 million new heat pumps to be installed in the eu by 2026 and nearly 60 million by 2030.


### (8) the intentional release of fluorinated substances , where unlawful , is a serious infringement of this regulation and should be explicitly prohibited; operators and manufacturers of equipment should be obliged to prevent leakage of such substances to the extent possible , including through leak checking of the most relevant equipment. ### (8) the intentional release of fluorinated substances , where unlawful , is a serious infringement of this regulation and should be explicitly prohibited; operators and manufacturers of equipment should be obliged to prevent leakage of such substances to the extent possible , including through leak checking of the most relevant equipment , and progressive installation of leakage detection systems , including on residential heat pumps , that would prevent the release of harmful refrigerants into the atmosphere , helping users to minimize their environmental impact , as well as to increase durability and energy efficiency of the appliances.


### (9) given that the production process for some fluorinated compounds can result in significant emissions of other fluorinated greenhouse gases produced as by-products , such by-product emissions should be destroyed or recovered for subsequent use as a condition for the placing of fluorinated greenhouse gases on the market. producers and importers should be required to document measures adopted to prevent emissions of trifluoromethane during the production process. ### (9) given that the production process for some fluorinated compounds can result in significant emissions of other fluorinated greenhouse gases produced as by-products , such by-product emissions should be destroyed or recovered for subsequent use as a condition for the placing of fluorinated greenhouse gases on the market in accordance with the montreal protocol. producers and importers should be required to document measures adopted to prevent emissions of trifluoromethane during the production process.


### (12) the existing prohibitions on specific uses of sulphur hexafluoride , the most climate damaging substance known , should be retained and be complemented by additional restrictions on the use in the critical sector of power distribution. ### (12) the existing prohibitions on specific uses of sulphur hexafluoride , the most climate damaging substance known , should be retained and be complemented by additional restrictions on the use in the critical sector of power distribution. it should be clarified that switchgear operators must be able to maintain and expand their existing installations in the manner required by the respective technology.


### (13) where suitable alternatives to the use of specific fluorinated greenhouse gases are available , bans should be introduced on the placing on the market of new equipment for refrigeration , air-conditioning and fire protection that contains fluorinated greenhouse gases or whose functioning relies upon those gases. where alternatives are not available or cannot be used for technical or safety reasons , or where the use of such alternatives would entail disproportionate costs , it should be possible for the commission to authorise an exemption to allow the placing on the market of such products and equipment for a limited period. ### (13) where suitable alternatives to the use of specific fluorinated greenhouse gases are available , bans should be introduced on the placing on the market of new equipment for refrigeration , air-conditioning and fire protection that contains fluorinated greenhouse gases or whose functioning relies upon those gases. where alternatives are not available or cannot be used for technical , practical , economical or safety reasons , it should be possible for the commission to authorise an exemption to allow the placing on the market of such products and equipment.


### (29) member states should ensure that customs authorities carrying out controls under this regulation have the appropriate resources and knowledge , for example via training made available to them , and are sufficiently equipped in view of addressing cases of illegal trade of the gases and products and equipment covered by this regulation. member states should designate those customs offices that meet those conditions and are therefore mandated to carry out customs controls on imports , exports and in cases of transit. ### (29) member states should ensure that customs authorities carrying out controls under this regulation have the appropriate resources and knowledge , for example via training made available to them , and are sufficiently equipped in view of addressing cases of illegal trade of the gases and products and equipment covered by this regulation.


### (35) serious infringements of this regulation should also be prosecuted under criminal law , in accordance with directive 2008/99/ec of the european parliament and of the council.34 ### (35) infringements of this regulation should , where appropriate , also be prosecuted under criminal law , in accordance with directive 2008/99/ec of the european parliament and of the council.34


### (36) competent authorities of the member states , including their environmental authorities , market surveillance and customs authorities , should carry out checks , on a risk-based approach , in order to ensure compliance with all provisions of this regulation. such approach is necessary in order to target the activities representing the highest risk of illegal trade or unlawful release of fluorinated greenhouse gases covered by this regulation. in addition , competent authorities should carry out checks when in possession of evidence or other relevant information on potential cases of non-compliance. where relevant and to the extent possible , such information should be communicated to customs authorities in order to proceed to a risk analysis prior to controls , in accordance with article 47 of regulation (eu) 952/2013 of the european parliament and of the council.35 it is important to ensure that competent authorities responsible for following up the issuing of penalties are informed when cases of infringements of this regulation have been established by other competent authorities. ### (36) competent authorities of the member states , including their environmental authorities , market surveillance , judicial and customs authorities , should carry out checks , on a risk-based approach , in order to ensure compliance with all provisions of this regulation. such approach is necessary in order to target illegal trade or unlawful release of fluorinated greenhouse gases covered by this regulation. in addition , competent authorities should carry out checks when in possession of evidence or other relevant information on potential cases of non-compliance. where relevant and to the extent possible , such information should be communicated to customs authorities in order to proceed to a risk analysis prior to controls , in accordance with article 47 of regulation (eu) 952/2013 of the european parliament and of the council.35 it is important to ensure that competent authorities responsible for following up the issuing of penalties are informed when cases of infringements of this regulation have been established by other competent authorities.


### 2. this regulation also applies to products and equipment , and parts thereof , containing fluorinated greenhouse gases or whose functioning relies upon those gases. ### 2. this regulation also applies to products and equipment , containing fluorinated greenhouse gases or whose functioning relies upon those gases.


### (6) ‘placing on the market’ means the supplying or making available to another person within the union , for the first time , for payment or free of charge , the customs release for free circulation in the union , and the use of substances produced or the use of products or equipment manufactured for own use; ### (6) ‘placing on the market’ means the supplying or making available to another party in the union , for the first time , for payment or free of charge , or using for its own account in the case of a producer , and includes customs release for free circulation in the union;


### (9) ‘hermetically sealed equipment’ means equipment in which all fluorinated greenhouse gas containing parts are made tight during its manufacturing process at the premises of the manufacturer by welding , brazing or a similar permanent connection , which may include capped valves or capped service ports that allow proper repair or disposal; ### (9) ‘hermetically sealed equipment’ means equipment in which all fluorinated greenhouse gas containing parts are made tight by welding , brazing or a similar permanent connection , which may include capped valves or capped service ports that allow proper repair or disposal , and which have a tested leakage rate of less than 3 grams per year under a pressure of at least a quarter of the maximum allowable pressure;


### 2. operators and manufacturers of equipment and installations that contain fluorinated greenhouse gases listed in annexes i or ii , as well as undertakings in possession of such equipment during its transport or storage , shall take all necessary precautions to prevent the unintentional release of any such gases. they shall take all measures that are technically and economically feasible to minimise leakage of the gases. ### 2. operators and manufacturers of equipment and installations that contain fluorinated greenhouse gases listed in annexes i or ii , as well as undertakings in possession of such equipment during its transport or storage , shall take all necessary precautions to prevent the unintentional release of any such gases. they shall take all measures that are technically , practically and economically feasible to minimise leakage of the gases.


### operators of equipment that contains 5 tonnes of co2 equivalent or more of fluorinated greenhouse gases listed in annex i or 1 kilogram or more of fluorinated greenhouse gases listed in annex ii , section i , not contained in foams , shall ensure that the equipment is checked for leaks. ### operators of equipment that contains 5 tonnes of co2 equivalent or more of fluorinated greenhouse gases listed in annex i or 3 kilogram or more of fluorinated greenhouse gases listed in annex ii , section i , not contained in foams , shall ensure that the equipment is checked for leaks.


### hermetically sealed equipment that contains less than 10 tonnes of co2 equivalent of fluorinated greenhouse gases listed in annex i or 2 kilograms of fluorinated greenhouse gases listed in annex ii , section i , shall not be checked for leaks , provided the equipment is labelled as hermetically sealed and its connected parts have a tested leakage rate of less than 3 grams per year under a pressure of at least a quarter of the maximum allowable pressure. ### hermetically sealed equipment that contains less than 10 tonnes of co2 equivalent of fluorinated greenhouse gases listed in annex i or 6 kilograms of fluorinated greenhouse gases listed in annex ii , section i , shall not be checked for leaks , provided the equipment is labelled as hermetically sealed and its connected parts have a tested leakage rate of less than 3 grams per year under a pressure of at least a quarter of the maximum allowable pressure.


### unless the records referred to in paragraph 1 are stored in a database set up by the competent authorities of the member states the following rules apply: ### the records referred to in paragraph 1 shall be stored in a database set up by the competent authorities of the member states and the following rules apply:


### 4. as from 1 january 2024 , building owners and contractors shall ensure that during renovation , refurbishing or demolition activities implying the removal of metal-faced panels that contain foams with fluorinated greenhouse gases listed in annex i and annex ii , section 1 , the emissions are avoided to the extent possible by recovery for reuse or destruction of the foams and the gases contained therein. the recovery shall be carried out by appropriately qualified natural persons. ### 4. as from 1 january 2026 , building owners and contractors shall ensure that during renovation , refurbishing or demolition activities implying the removal of metal-faced panels that contain foams with fluorinated greenhouse gases listed in annex i and annex ii , section 1 , the emissions are avoided to the extent possible by recovery for reuse or destruction of the foams and the gases contained therein. the recovery shall be carried out by appropriately qualified natural persons.


### as from 1 january 2024 , building owners and contractors shall ensure that during renovation , refurbishing or demolition activities implying the removal of foams in laminated boards installed in cavities or built-up structures that contain fluorinated greenhouse gases listed in annex i and annex ii , section 1 , the emissions are avoided to the extent possible by recovery for reuse or destruction of the foams and the gases contained therein. the recovery shall be carried out by appropriately qualified natural persons. ### as from 1 january 2026 , building owners and contractors shall ensure that during renovation , refurbishing or demolition activities implying the removal of foams in laminated boards installed in cavities or built-up structures that contain fluorinated greenhouse gases listed in annex i and annex ii , section 1 , the emissions are avoided to the extent possible by recovery for reuse or destruction of the foams and the gases contained therein. the recovery shall be carried out by appropriately qualified natural persons.


### without prejudice to existing union legislation , member states shall encourage the development of producer responsi bility schemes for the recovery of fluorinated greenhouse gases listed in annexes i and ii and their recycling , reclamation or destruction. ### without prejudice to existing union legislation , member states shall ensure the existence of producer responsibility schemes for the recovery of fluorinated greenhouse gases listed in annexes i and ii and their recycling , reclamation or destruction , taking into account already applicable producer responsibility schemes.


### by 1 january [op , please insert the date = one year following the entry into force of this regulation] member states shall notify the commission of certification and training programmes. ### by 1 january [op , please insert the date = three years following the entry into force of this regulation] member states shall notify the commission of certification and training programmes.


### the placing on the market of products and equipment , including parts thereof , listed in annex iv , with an exemption for military equipment , shall be prohibited from the date specified in that annex , differentiating , where applicable , according to the type or global warming potential of the gas contained. ### the placing on the market of products and equipment listed in annex iv , with an exemption for military equipment , shall be prohibited from the date specified in that annex , differentiating , where applicable , according to the type or global warming potential of the gas contained. the date of placing on the market shall be referring to the planned delivery date as specified in the purchase contract.


### the placing on the market of products and equipment , including parts thereof , listed in annex iv , with an exemption for military equipment , shall be prohibited from the date specified in that annex , differentiating , where applicable , according to the type or global warming potential of the gas contained. ### the placing on the market of products and equipment listed in annex iv , with an exemption for military equipment , shall be prohibited from the date specified in that annex , differentiating , where applicable , according to the type or global warming potential of the gas contained.


### (10) to prevent emissions of fluorinated substances , it is necessary to lay down provisions on the recovery of substances from products and equipment and the prevention of leakages of such substances. foams containing fluorinated greenhouse gases should be treated in accordance with directive 2012/19/eu of the european parliament and of the council.30 recovery obligations should also be extended to building owners and contractors when removing certain foams from buildings , in order to maximise emissions reductions. ### (10) to prevent emissions of fluorinated substances , it is necessary to lay down provisions on the recovery of substances from products and equipment and the prevention of leakages of such substances. foams containing fluorinated greenhouse gases should be treated in accordance with directive 2012/19/eu of the european parliament and of the council.30 recovery obligations should also be extended to building owners and contractors when removing certain foams from buildings , in order to maximise emissions reductions. waste electrical and electronic equipment schemes in member states need to be considerably improved to better facilitate the recovery , recycling and reclamation of refrigerants , including from residential heat pumps , that are scheduled to be installed in the amount of 30 million by 2030 in europe , as envisaged by repowereu initiative.


### fluorinated greenhouse gases listed in annex i , section 1 , and products containing such gases shall only be destroyed by technologies approved by the parties to the 1987 montreal protocol on substances that deplete the ozone layer (‘the protocol’) or by technologies not yet approved , but are environmentally equivalent and comply with union and national legislation on waste and with additional requirements under such legislation. ### fluorinated greenhouse gases listed in annex i , section 1 , and products containing such gases shall only be destroyed by technologies approved by the parties to the 1987 montreal protocol on substances that deplete the ozone layer (‘the protocol’).


### other fluorinated greenhouse gases for which destruction technologies have not been approved , shall only be destroyed by the most environmentally acceptable destruction technology not entailing excessive costs , and that comply with union and national legislation on waste and that additional requirements under such legislation are met. ### deleted


### 5. a valid registration in the f-gas portal at the moment of import or export constitutes a licence required under article 22. ### 5. until entering into force eu single window environment for customs a licence required under article 22 shall be issued by the commission.


### text proposed by the commission ### (12) any self-contained refrigeration equipment that contains fluorinated greenhouse gases with gwp of 150 or more.


### text proposed by the commission ### (14) stationary refrigeration equipment , that contains , or whose functioning relies upon , fluorinated greenhouse gases with gwp of 2 500 or more except equipment intended for application designed to cool products to temperatures below – 50 °c.


### (6) the repowereu chapter should include new reforms and investments contributing to the repowereu aims. furthermore , that chapter should contain an outline of other measures , financed from sources other than the recovery and resilience facility , contributing to the energy-related objectives outlined in recital (3). the outline should cover measures whose implementation should take place between 1 february 2022 to 31 december 2026 , the period during which the objectives set by this regulation are to be achieved. as regards natural gas infrastructure , the investments and reforms of the repowereu chapters to diversify supply away from russia should build on the needs currently identified through the assessment conducted and agreed by the european network of transmission system operators for gas (entsog) , established in the spirit of solidarity as regards security of supply and take into account the reinforced preparedness measures taken to adapt to new geopolitical threats. finally , the repowereu chapters should provide an explanation and a quantification of the effects of the combination of the reforms and investments financed by the recovery and resilience facility and the other measures financed by other sources than the recovery and resilience facility. ### (6) the repowereu chapter should include new reforms and investments contributing to the repowereu aims. furthermore , that chapter should contain an outline of other measures , financed from sources other than the recovery and resilience facility , contributing to the energy-related objectives outlined in recital (3). the outline should cover measures whose implementation should take place between 1 february 2022 to 31 december 2030 , the period during which the objectives set by this regulation are to be achieved. as regards natural gas infrastructure , the investments and reforms of the repowereu chapters to diversify supply away from russia should build on the needs currently identified through the assessment conducted and agreed by the european network of transmission system operators for gas (entsog) , established in the spirit of solidarity as regards security of supply and take into account the reinforced preparedness measures taken to adapt to new geopolitical threats. finally , the repowereu chapters should provide an explanation and a quantification of the effects of the combination of the reforms and investments financed by the recovery and resilience facility and the other measures financed by other sources than the recovery and resilience facility.


### (13) the application of the ‘do no significant harm’ principle is essential to ensure that the investments and reforms undertaken as part of the recovery from the pandemic are implemented in a sustainable manner. it should continue to apply to the reforms and investments supported by the facility , with one targeted exemption to safeguard the eu’ immediate energy security concerns. considering the objective of diversifying energy supplies away from russian suppliers , the reforms and investments set out in those repowereu chapters which aim to improve energy infrastructure and facilities to meet immediate security of supply needs for oil and gas should not be required to comply with the principle of ‘do no significant harm’ and should therefore be exempted from such assessment. ### (13) the application of the ‘do no significant harm’ principle is essential to ensure that the investments and reforms undertaken as part of the recovery from the pandemic are implemented in a sustainable manner. it should continue to apply to the reforms and investments supported by the facility , with the exemption to safeguard the eu’ immediate energy security concerns. considering the objective of diversifying energy supplies away from russian suppliers , the reforms and investments set out in repowereu regulation aiming to contribute to its objectives should not be required to comply with the principle of ‘do no significant harm’ and should therefore be exempted from such assessment.


### (19) disbursements under repowereu shall be made following the rules of the recovery and resilience facility until the end of 2026. payments in relation to the resources transferred from shared management funds shall be subject to the availability of funds approved in the annual eu budget. ### (19) disbursements under repowereu shall be made following the rules of the recovery and resilience facility until the end of 2030. payments in relation to the resources transferred from shared management funds shall be subject to the availability of funds approved in the annual eu budget.


### (1) eur 20 000 000 000 in current prices shall be available , in line with article 10e(4) of directive 2003/87/ec , for implementation under this regulation to increase the resilience of the union energy system through a decrease of dependence on fossil fuels and diversification of energy supplies at union level. that amount shall be made available in the form of external assigned revenue within the meaning of article 21(5) of the financial regulation. ### (1) eur 30 000 000 000 in current prices shall be available , in line with article 10e(4) of directive 2003/87/ec , for implementation under this regulation to increase the resilience of the union energy system through a decrease of dependence on fossil fuels and diversification of energy supplies at union level. that amount shall be made available in the form of external assigned revenue within the meaning of article 21(5) of the financial regulation.


### (2) the share of the resources referred to in paragraph 1 available for each member state shall be calculated on the basis of the indicators defined for the maximum financial contribution , as set out in the methodology in annex ii for 70% of the amount and methodology set out in annex iii for 30% of the amount. ### deleted


### an outline of other measures contributing to the repowereu objectives with a corresponding calendar , to be implemented from 1 february 2022 until 31 december 2026 without financial support under the facility; ### an outline of other measures contributing to the repowereu objectives with a corresponding calendar , to be implemented from 1 february 2022 until 31 december 2030 without financial support under the facility;


### (4) by way of derogation from articles 5(2) , 17(4) , 18(4) point (d) and 19(3) points (d) , the principle of “do no significant harm” within the meaning of article 17 of regulation (eu) 2020/852 shall not apply to the reforms and investments expected to contribute to the repowereu objectives under paragraph 1 , point (a) of this article. ### (4) by way of derogation from articles 5(2) , 17(4) , 18(4) point (d) and 19(3) points (d) , the principle of “do no significant harm” within the meaning of article 17 of regulation (eu) 2020/852 shall not apply to the reforms and investments expected to contribute to the repowereu objectives under paragraph 1 of this article.


### 11. underlines that co2 storage is already being used in many areas through the implementation of the common agricultural policy (cap); emphasises that the land and forestry sector have a natural maximum storage capacity; stresses that , except for storage , the conservation of carbon in the soil and emissions avoided and mitigated on farms should be considered valuable contributions to addressing ongoing climate change; ### 11. underlines that co2 storage is already being used in many areas through the implementation of the common agricultural policy (cap) , although farmers and forest owners do not receive cap payments to implement carbon sequestration and carbon conservation measures; emphasises that the land and forestry sector have a natural maximum storage capacity; stresses that , except for storage , the conservation of carbon in the soil and emissions avoided and mitigated on farms should be considered valuable contributions to addressing ongoing climate change and be adequately rewarded;


### 1. welcomes the launch of the carbon farming initiative as announced in the farm to fork strategy and the new eu forest strategy , with the aim of achieving climate neutrality by 2050 as enshrined in the european climate law , and by 2035 in the entire land sector; ### 1. welcomes the launch of the carbon farming initiative as announced in the farm to fork strategy and the new eu forest strategy , contributing to the aim of achieving climate neutrality by 2050 as enshrined in the european climate law , and by 2035 in the entire land sector;


### 1. welcomes the launch of the carbon farming initiative as announced in the farm to fork strategy and the new eu forest strategy , with the aim of achieving climate neutrality by 2050 as enshrined in the european climate law , and by 2035 in the entire land sector; ### 1. acknowledges the launch of the carbon farming initiative as announced in the farm to fork strategy and the new eu forest strategy , with the aim of achieving climate neutrality by 2050 as enshrined in the european climate law , and by 2035 in the entire land sector;


### (25) there is an urgent need to reduce dependence on fossil fuels in buildings and to accelerate efforts to decarbonise and electrify their energy consumption. in order to enable the cost-effective installation of solar technologies at a later stage , all new buildings should be “solar ready” , that is , designed to optimise the solar generation potential on the basis of the site’s solar irradiance , enabling the fruitful installation of solar technologies without costly structural interventions. in addition , member states should ensure the deployment of suitable solar installations on new buildings , both residential and non-residential , and on existing non-residential buildings. large-scale deployment of solar energy on buildings would make a major contribution to shielding consumers more effectively from the increasing and volatile prices of fossil fuels , reduce the exposure of vulnerable citizens to high energy costs and result in wider environmental , economic and social benefits. in order to efficiently exploit the potential of solar installations on buildings , member states should establish criteria for the implementation of , and possible exemptions from , the deployment of solar installations on buildings in line with the assessed technical and economic potential of the solar energy installations and the characteristics of the buildings covered by this obligation. ### (25) there is an urgent need to reduce dependence on fossil fuels in buildings and to accelerate efforts to decarbonise and electrify their energy consumption. in order to enable the cost-effective installation of solar technologies at a later stage , all new buildings should be “solar ready” , that is , designed to optimise the solar generation potential on the basis of the site’s solar irradiance , enabling the fruitful installation of solar technologies without costly structural interventions. in addition , member states should ensure the deployment of suitable solar installations on new buildings , both residential and non-residential , and on existing non-residential buildings. large-scale deployment of solar energy on buildings would make a major contribution to shielding consumers more effectively from the increasing and volatile prices of fossil fuels , reduce the exposure of vulnerable citizens to high energy costs and result in wider environmental , economic and social benefits. in order to efficiently exploit the potential of solar installations on buildings , member states should establish criteria for the implementation of , and possible exemptions from , the deployment of solar installations on buildings in line with the assessed technical and economic potential of the solar energy installations and the characteristics of the buildings covered by this obligation. in order to ensure a just energy transition , account should be taken of the differences in the level of prosperity of eu citizens across regions and member states , which affect citizens’ ability to use solar energy in residential buildings. the commission , together with the member states , should design support schemes financed from the union budget that would offer financial incentives for the installation of solar technologies in both existing and new buildings.


### (9a) ’renewables go-to area’ means a specific location , whether on land or sea , which has been designated by a member state as particularly suitable for the installation of plants for the production of energy from renewable sources , other than biomass combustion plants. ### (9a) ’renewables go-to area’ means a specific location , whether on land or sea , which has been designated by a member state as particularly suitable for the installation of plants for the production of energy from renewable sources.


### 9a. ‘renewables go-to area’ means a specific location , whether on land or sea , which has been designated by a member state as particularly suitable for the installation of plants for the production of energy from renewable sources , other than biomass combustion plants. ### 9a. ‘renewables go-to area’ means a specific location , whether on land or sea , which has been designated by a member state as particularly suitable for the installation of plants for the production of energy from renewable sources.


### 1. member states shall collectively ensure that the share of energy from renewable sources in the union’s gross final consumption of energy in 2030 is at least 45%. ### deleted


### the availability of relevant grid infrastructure , storage and other flexibility tools or the potential to create such grid infrastructure and storage. ### the availability of relevant grid infrastructure , storage and other flexibility tools or the potential to create or further upgrade such grid infrastructure and storage.


### — give priority to artificial and built surfaces , such as rooftops , transport infrastructure areasparking areas , waste sites , industrial sites , mines , artificial inland water bodies , lakes or reservoirs , and , where appropriate , urban waste water treatment sites , as well as degraded land not usable for agriculture; ### — give priority to artificial and built surfaces , such as rooftops , transport infrastructure areasparking areas , waste sites , industrial sites , mines , artificial inland water bodies , lakes or reservoirs , and , where appropriate , urban waste water treatment sites , as well as land not usable for agriculture;


### (2) before its adoption , the plan or plans designating renewables go-to areas shall be subject to an environmental assessment carried out in accordance with the conditions set out in directive 2001/42/ec , and where applicable , if including artificial and built surfaces located in natura 2000 sites , likely to have significant impacts in those sites , to the appropriate assessment in accordance to article 6(3) of directive 92/43/eec. ### (2) before its adoption , the plan or plans designating renewables go-to areas shall be subject to an open public consultation , an environmental assessment carried out in accordance with the conditions set out in directive 2001/42/ec , and where applicable , if including artificial and built surfaces located in natura 2000 sites , likely to have significant impacts in those sites , to the appropriate assessment in accordance to article 6(3) of directive 92/43/eec.


### (2) no later than fourteen days for plants located in go-to areas and one month for plants located outside of go-to areas , following the receipt of the application , the competent authority shall validate the application or , if the developer has not sent all the information required to process an application , request the developer to submit a complete application within fourteen days from this request. if the developer does not submit a complete application within this deadline , the competent authority may reject the application in written form. in the event of a rejection , the competent authority shall justify its decision. the developer may resubmit a new application at any point in time following such rejection. the date of the acknowledgement of the validity of the application by the competent authority shall serve as the start of the permit-granting process. ### (2) no later than fourteen days for plants located in go-to areas and one month for plants located outside of go-to areas , following the receipt of the application , the competent authority shall validate the application or , if the developer has not sent all the information required to process an application , request the developer to submit a complete application within fourteen working days from this request. if the developer does not submit a complete application within this deadline , the competent authority may reject the application in written form. in the event of a rejection , the competent authority shall justify its decision. the developer may resubmit a new application at any point in time following such rejection. the date of the acknowledgement of the validity of the application by the competent authority shall serve as the start of the permit-granting process.


### without prejudice to paragraphs 4 and 5 , by derogation from article 4(2) of directive 2011/92/eu , and annex ii , points 3(a) , (b) , (d) , (h) , (i) , and 6(c) alone or in conjunction with point 13(a) to that directive as far as this concerns renewable energy projects , new applications for renewable energy plants , except for biomass combustion plants , including the repowering of plants , in already designated renewables go-to areas for the respective technology , co-located storage facilities as well as their connection to the grid , shall be exempted from the requirement to carry out a dedicated environmental impact assessment under article 2(1) of directive 2011/92/eu , provided that these projects comply with the rules and measures set out in accordance with article 15c(1) , point (b). the exemption from the application of directive 2011/92/eu above shall not apply to projects which are likely to have significant effects on the environment in another member state or where a member state likely to be significantly affected so requests , as provided for in article 7 of the said directive. ### without prejudice to paragraphs 4 and 5 , by derogation from article 4(2) of directive 2011/92/eu , and annex ii , points 3(a) , (b) , (d) , (h) , (i) , and 6(c) alone or in conjunction with point 13(a) to that directive as far as this concerns renewable energy projects , new applications for renewable energy plants , including the repowering of plants , in already designated renewables go-to areas for the respective technology , co-located storage facilities as well as their connection to the grid , shall be exempted from the requirement to carry out a dedicated environmental impact assessment under article 2(1) of directive 2011/92/eu , provided that these projects comply with the rules and measures set out in accordance with article 15c(1) , point (b). the exemption from the application of directive 2011/92/eu above shall not apply to projects which are likely to have significant effects on the environment in another member state or where a member state likely to be significantly affected so requests , as provided for in article 7 of the said directive.


### member states shall define , and make publicly available , criteria at national level for the practical implementation of these obligations , and for possible exemptions for specific types of buildings , in accordance with the assessed technical and economic potential of the solar energy installations and the characteristics of the buildings covered by this obligation. ### member states shall define , and make publicly available , criteria at national level for the practical implementation of these obligations , and for possible exemptions for specific types of buildings , in accordance with the assessed technical and economic potential of the solar energy installations , necessary energy grid infrastructure deployment , and the characteristics of the buildings covered by this obligation.


### by 31 december 2029 , on all new residential buildings. ### deleted


### 12. stresses that cites decisions should be based on scientific criteria aimed at the conservation of species and on the precautionary principle; ### 12. stresses that cites decisions should be based on scientific criteria aimed at the conservation of species and on the precautionary principle , on equitable consultation with the affected range states , and be reached in cooperation with the local communities; underlines that any wildlife regulation should incentivise the rural population’s engagement in nature protection by linking their benefit with the state of biodiversity;


### 15. urges the commission and the member states to take urgent action in the framework of its commitments outlined in the eu biodiversity strategy to ban the import of hunting trophies derived from cites-listed species; ### deleted


### 29. urges all parties to prohibit trade in the five species in the panthera genus (tigers , lions , jaguars , leopards and snow leopards) , which have an unfavourable conservation status varying from ‘near threatened’ to ‘endangered’; ### deleted


### 30. calls on the commission to fully support and actively advocate the inclusion of all african elephants in appendix i of cites; ### deleted


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### a. whereas the forestry sector is an essential contributor to achieving the eu target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55 % by 2030 , while also being a major source of biodiversity and playing an important role in the lives of communities; ### a. whereas the forestry sector is an essential contributor to reducing greenhouse gas emissions , while also being a major source of biodiversity and playing an important role in the lives of communities;


### a. whereas the forestry sector is an essential contributor to achieving the eu target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55 % by 2030 , while also being a major source of biodiversity and playing an important role in the lives of communities; ### a. whereas the forestry sector is one of the essential contributors to achieving the eu target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55 % by 2030 , while also being a major source of biodiversity and playing an important role in the lives of communities;


### a. whereas the eu has set the binding target of reaching climate neutrality by 2050; whereas the eu is committed to the un sustainable development goals and the paris agreement; whereas forests and forest-based industries will play a major role in achieving these sdgs and paris agreement targets; ### a. whereas the eu has set the extremely ambitious binding target of reaching climate neutrality by 2050; whereas the eu is committed to the un sustainable development goals and the paris agreement; whereas forests and forest-based industries will play a major role in achieving these sdgs and paris agreement targets;


### 1. welcomes the new eu forest strategy and its ambition to increase the balanced contribution of multi-functional forests to the targets of the green deal and of achieving a circular economy and climate neutrality by 2050; ### 1. has reservations about the new eu forest strategy , which on the one hand supports the legitimate fight against the increasing degradation of forestry systems in the eu , but on the other is not free of shortcomings and inaccuracies , especially as regards definitions and a convincing legal basis;


### 2. recognises that the maintenance and protection of healthy and resilient forests is a fundamental goal of all actors in forestry and the forest-based value chain , as well a key priority for people in the eu; ### 2. recognises that the maintenance and protection of healthy and resilient forests is a fundamental goal of all actors in forestry and the forest-based value chain , including the various livestock farmers who keep their livestock there , cleaning the forests and reducing the likelihood of fires , as well a key priority for people in the eu;


### 2. recognises that the maintenance and protection of healthy and resilient forests is a fundamental goal of all actors in forestry and the forest-based value chain , as well a key priority for people in the eu; ### 2. recognises that the maintenance and protection of healthy and resilient forests is a fundamental goal of all actors in forestry and the forest-based value chain , as well as being in line with social expectations and demands;


### 3. stresses that eu bioenergy policy , notably the renewable energy directive , must meet strict environmental and social criteria , reflecting the need to ensure effective recognition of and respect for customary land tenure rights of forest-dependent communities and of indigenous people; ### 3. stresses that eu bioenergy policy , notably the renewable energy directive , must meet environmental and social criteria , reflecting the need to ensure effective recognition of and respect for customary land tenure rights of forest-dependent communities and of indigenous people;


### 3. is concerned by the increasing pressure on the eu’s forests and their habitats and stresses the urgent need to increase forest and ecosystem resilience; ### 3. is concerned by the increasing pressure on the eu’s forests , their habitats , and the forestry sector as a whole , and stresses the urgent need to increase forest and ecosystem resilience;


### 5. recognises the complexity of assessing the state of forests , as well as the uneven availability and quality of data and therefore stresses the need for continuous policy and scientific dialogue at all levels to improve data collection and harmonisation; ### 5. recognises the complexity of assessing the state of forests , as well as the uneven availability and quality of data and therefore stresses the need for continuous policy and scientific dialogue with all stakeholders at all levels to improve data collection and harmonisation;


### 6. recalls that the sustainability chapters of trade agreements must contain binding and enforceable forest-specific , human rights and responsible business conduct provisions; ### 6. recalls that the sustainability chapters of trade agreements must contain forest-specific , human rights and responsible business conduct provisions;


### 6. underlines that the strategy must align with the work undertaken in international forums , such as forest europe and the food and agriculture organization , and should avoid duplicating work; further believes that , given the eu’s strong commitment to promoting the sustainable use of resources globally , the strategy should be implemented in such a way as to serve as a model of best practices; ### 6. underlines that the strategy must align with the work undertaken in international forums , such as forest europe and the food and agriculture organization , not forgetting farmers and producers themselves , and should avoid duplicating work; further believes that , given the eu’s strong commitment to promoting the sustainable use of resources globally , the strategy should be implemented in such a way as to serve as a model of best practices;


### 14. highlights that pressure on forests from natural disasters and other disturbances is being increasingly intensified by climate change and that strengthening forests’ resilience is a matter of urgency; notes the role that restoration and afforestation can play in strengthening resilience and enhancing biodiversity; notes that sustainable forest management consists of a broad array of actions and adaptive practices , many of which can play a key role in climate mitigation; ### 14. highlights that pressure on forests from natural disasters and other disturbances is being increasingly intensified by climate change and that strengthening forests’ resilience is a matter of urgency; notes the role that restoration and afforestation can play in strengthening resilience and enhancing biodiversity; notes that sustainable forest management consists of a broad array of actions and adaptive practices , many of which can play a key role in climate mitigation; the member states’ varying forests and climate conditions require differentiated sustainable forest management practices , that should be developed nationally , regionally and locally.


### 14. highlights that pressure on forests from natural disasters and other disturbances is being increasingly intensified by climate change and that strengthening forests’ resilience is a matter of urgency; notes the role that restoration and afforestation can play in strengthening resilience and enhancing biodiversity; notes that sustainable forest management consists of a broad array of actions and adaptive practices , many of which can play a key role in climate mitigation; ### 14. highlights that pressure on forests and on the forestry sector as a whole from natural disasters and other disturbances is being increasingly intensified by climate change and that strengthening forests’ resilience is a matter of urgency; notes the role that restoration and afforestation can play in strengthening resilience and enhancing biodiversity; notes that sustainable forest management consists of a broad array of actions and adaptive practices , many of which can play a key role in climate mitigation;


### 15. takes note of the ongoing work on guidance for ‘closer-to-nature’ forestry by the working group on forests and nature; believes that to ensure added value , guidance on this concept should incorporate results-oriented , scientifically and locally proven sustainable forest management practices to give managers the tools to yield connections and cooperation on better integrating biodiversity protection with improved management practices; ### 15. takes note of the ongoing work on voluntary guidance for ‘closer-to-nature’ forestry by the working group on forests and nature; believes that to ensure added value , guidance on this concept should incorporate results-oriented , scientifically and locally proven sustainable forest management practices to give forest owners and managers the tools to yield connections and cooperation on better integrating biodiversity protection with improved management practices;


### 16. reiterates its call for the protection of primary and old-growth forests and stresses the need to create a definition for what constitutes old-growth forests; welcomes the ongoing work of the working group on forests and nature and underlines the need to consider a diverse set of attributes and ensure flexibility to account for specific conditions in bio-geographic regions and forest types; ### 16. is convinced that universal , clear and reliable definitions , developed in close cooperation with the member states , are of fundamental importance in ensuring the effective protection of primary and old-growth forests; welcomes the ongoing work of the working group on forests and nature and underlines the need to consider a diverse set of attributes and ensure flexibility to account for specific conditions in bio-geographic regions and forest types;


### 16. reiterates its call for the protection of primary and old-growth forests and stresses the need to create a definition for what constitutes old-growth forests; welcomes the ongoing work of the working group on forests and nature and underlines the need to consider a diverse set of attributes and ensure flexibility to account for specific conditions in bio-geographic regions and forest types; ### 16. reiterates its call for the protection and further research of primary and old-growth forests and stresses that the member states should create a definition for what constitutes old-growth forests; underlines the need to consider a diverse set of attributes and ensure flexibility to account for specific conditions in bio-geographic regions and forest types;


### 18. points out that the forestry sector operates primarily as a market-based sector; stresses that putting a stronger emphasis on other ecosystem services should not lead to an increased dependency on subsidies and encourages the commission and member states to further pursue the development of market-based payment for ecosystem services schemes , such as carbon farming; ### 18. points out that the forestry sector operates primarily as a market-based sector; stresses that putting a stronger emphasis on other ecosystem services should not lead to an increased dependency on subsidies and encourages the commission and member states to further pursue the development of market-based payment for ecosystem services schemes , such as carbon farming , taking into account that cap-funding must mainly remain targeted for food production and ensuring food security in the union.