### (18) the construction and operation of renewable energy plants may result in the occasional killing or disturbance of birds and other protected species under directive 92/43/eec or directive 2009/147/ec26 . however , such killing or disturbance would not be considered deliberate in the sense of these directives if a project has adopted , during its construction and operation , appropriate mitigation measures to avoid collisions or prevent disturbance , and if it carries out a proper monitoring to assess the effectiveness of such measures and , in the light of the information gathered , takes further measures as required to ensure no significant negative impact on the population of the species concerned. ### (18) the construction and operation of renewable energy plants should avoid the occasional killing or disturbance of birds and other species protected under directive 92/43/eec or directive 2009/147/ec26 . the entity responsible for the project should take appropriate mitigation measures to avoid collisions or prevent disturbance and to carry out appropriate monitoring to assess the effectiveness of these measures. in the event of the occurrence of killing or disturbance , the entity responsible for the project should also be held liable and should be responsible for repairing the damage caused.


### (19) in addition to installing new renewable energy plants , repowering existing renewable energy plants has a significant potential to contribute to the achievement of the renewable energy targets. since , usually , the existing renewable energy plants have been installed in sites with significant renewable energy resource potential , repowering can ensure the continued use of these sites while reducing the need to designate new sites for renewable energy projects. repowering includes further benefits such as the existing grid connection , a likely higher degree of public acceptance and knowledge of environmental impacts. the repowering of renewable energy projects entails changes to or the extension of existing projects to different degrees. the permit-granting process , including environmental assessments and screening , for the repowering of renewable energy projects should be limited to the potential impacts resulting from the change or extension compared to the original project. ### (19) in addition to installing new renewable energy plants , repowering existing renewable energy plants has a significant potential to contribute to the achievement of the renewable energy targets. since , usually , the existing renewable energy plants have been installed in sites with significant renewable energy resource potential , repowering can ensure the continued use of these sites while reducing the need to designate new sites for renewable energy projects. repowering includes further benefits such as the existing grid connection , a likely higher degree of public acceptance and knowledge of environmental impacts. the repowering of renewable energy projects entails changes to or the extension of existing projects to different degrees. the permit-granting process , including environmental assessments and screening , for the repowering of renewable energy projects should be limited to the potential impacts resulting from the change or extension compared to the original project , including cumulative impacts.


### (22) renewable energy sources are crucial to fight climate change , reduce energy prices , decrease the union’s dependence on fossil fuels and ensure the union’s security of supply. for the purposes of the relevant union environmental legislation , in the necessary case-by-case assessments to ascertain whether a plant for the production of energy from renewable sources , its connection to the grid , the related grid itself or storage assets is of overriding public interest in a particular case , member states should presume these plants and their related infrastructure as being of overriding public interest and serving public health and safety , except where there is clear evidence that these projects have major adverse effects on the environment which cannot be mitigated or compensated. considering such plants as being of overriding public interest and serving public health and safety would allow such projects to benefit from a simplified assessment. ### (22) renewable energy sources are crucial to fight climate change , reduce energy prices , decrease the union’s dependence on fossil fuels and ensure the union’s security of supply. for the purposes of the relevant union environmental legislation , in the necessary case-by-case assessments to ascertain whether a plant for the production of energy from renewable sources , its connection to the grid , the related grid itself or storage assets is of overriding public interest in a particular case , member states should presume these plants and their related infrastructure as being of overriding public interest and serving public health and safety , except where there is clear evidence that these projects have major adverse effects on the environment which cannot be mitigated or compensated.


### 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%. ### 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 50%.


### (3) member states shall favour multiple uses of the areas identified as a result of the obligation in paragraph 1. ### (3) member states shall favour multiple uses of the areas identified as a result of the obligation in paragraph 1. this shall include the use of land for multiple forms of renewable energy generation where geographic specificities permit.


### by [2 years after the entry into force] , member states shall adopt a plan or plans designating , within the areas referred to in article 15b(1) , renewables go-to areas for one or more types of renewable energy sources. in that plan or plans , member states shall: ### when designating the areas referred to in article 15b(1) , member states shall adopt a plan or plans designating , within the areas referred to in article 15b(1) , renewables areas for one or more types of renewable energy sources , that match the space requirements identified for each technology to reach the 2030 and 2040 targets for renewable energy as set under article 15b(1). in that plan or plans , member states shall:


### designate sufficiently homogeneous land and sea areas where the deployment of a specific type or types of renewable energy is not expected to have significant environmental impacts , in view of the particularities of the selected territory. in doing so , member states shall: ### designate sufficient homogeneous land and sea areas where the deployment of a specific type or types of renewable energy is expected to have low environmental impacts according to the sensitivity mapping under article 15b(2a) , in view of the particularities of the selected territory. the overall amount of land and sea areas designated as renewables areas shall match the space requirements identified to reach the 2030 and 2040 targets for renewable energy as set under article 15b(1) of this directive and included in national energy and climate plans of member states , as updated pursuant to article 14 of regulation (eu) 2018/1999. in doing so , member states shall:


### — 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; ### — first designate artificial and built surfaces for renewable energy , except new hydropower and bioenergy , where the installation of this type of renewable energy can be expected to have low environmental impact. these are rooftops , transport infrastructure areas , parking areas , waste sites , industrial sites , mines , and , where appropriate , urban waste water treatment sites.


### — exclude natura 2000 sites and nature parks and reserves , the identified bird migratory routes as well as other areas identified based on sensitivity maps and the tools referred to in the next point , except for artificial and built surfaces located in those areas such as rooftops , parking areas or transport infrastructure. ### — secondly designate areas for renewable energy , except new hydropower plants , where the installation of this type can be expected to have low environmental impact and which are outside natura 2000 sites and other protected areas , the identified bird and marine mammal migratory routes , blue carbon ecosystems , buffer zones and ecological corridors , restoration areas in line with the [nature restoration regulation] , as well as other areas identified based on sensitivity maps and the tools referred to in the next point , except for artificial and built surfaces located in those areas such as rooftops , parking areas or transport infrastructure on the condition that the artificial and built surfaces in question are not spatially expanded and pursuant to the appropriate assessment of article 6(3) of directive 92/43/eec. for these areas , member states shall designate them within 2 year of the entry into force of [the nature restoration regulation] but no later than 3 years after the entry into force of this directive.


### establish appropriate rules for the designated renewable go-to areas , including on the mitigation measures to be adopted for the installation of renewable energy plants , co-located energy storage facilities , as well as assets necessary for their connection to the grid , in order to avoid or , if not possible , to significantly reduce the negative environmental impacts that may arise. where appropriate , member states shall ensure that appropriate mitigation measures are applied to prevent the situations described in articles 6(2) and 12(1) of directive 92/43/eec , article 5 of directive 2009/147/eec and article 4(1)(a)(i) and (ii) of directive 2000/60/ec. such rules shall be targeted to the specificities of each identified renewable go-to area , the renewable energy technology or technologies to be deployed in each area and the identified environmental impacts. compliance with such rules and the implementation of the appropriate mitigation measures by the individual projects shall result in the presumption that projects are not in breach of those provisions without prejudice to paragraphs 4 and 5 of article 16a. where novel mitigation measures to prevent as much as possible the killing or disturbance of species protected under council directive 92/43/eec and directive 2009/147/eec , or any other environmental impact , have not been widely tested as regards their effectiveness , member states may allow their use for one or several pilot projects for a limited time period , provided that the effectiveness of such measures is closely monitored and appropriate steps are taken immediately if they do not prove to be effective. . ### establish appropriate rules for the designated renewable areas , including on the appropriate and effective mitigation measures to be adopted for the installation of renewable energy plants , co-located energy storage facilities , as well as assets necessary for their connection to the grid , in order to avoid or , if not possible , to significantly reduce the negative environmental impacts that may arise. member states shall ensure that appropriate mitigation measures are applied to implement obligations described in articles 6(2) and 12(1) of directive 92/43/eec , article 5 of directive 2009/147/eec and article 4(1)(a)(i) and (ii) of directive 2000/60/ec. such rules shall be targeted to the specificities of each identified renewable area , the renewable energy technology or technologies to be deployed in each area and the identified environmental impacts and risks. the effectiveness of such measures shall be closely monitored and appropriate steps are shall be taken immediately if they do not prove to be effective.


### member states shall explain in the plan the assessment made to identify each designated go-to area on the basis of the criteria set out in point (a) and to identify appropriate mitigation measures. ### member states shall explain in the plan the assessment made to identify each designated area on the basis of the criteria set out in point (a) and to identify appropriate mitigation measures.


### (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 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. member states shall allow sufficient time for public consultation prior to the adoption of the plan or plans.


### (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 areas shall be subject to a site and project-specific environmental assessment carried out in accordance with the conditions set out in directive 2001/42/ec , and where applicable , if they may have significant impacts on natura 2000 in those sites , either individually or in combination with other plans or projects , to the appropriate assessment in accordance to article 6(3) of directive 92/43/eec.


### (3) the plan or plans designating renewables go-to areas shall be made public and shall be reviewed periodically , at least in the context of the update of the national energy and climate plans pursuant to article 14 of regulation (eu) 2018/1999. ### (3) the plan or plans identifying land and sea areas necessary for the installation of plants for the production of energy from renewable sources and designating renewables areas under article 15b and 15c shall be made public and shall be reviewed periodically , at least in the context of the updates of the national energy and climate plans pursuant to article 14 of regulation (eu) 2018/1999 , and directive 2014/89/eu.


### (3) the plan or plans designating renewables go-to areas shall be made public and shall be reviewed periodically , at least in the context of the update of the national energy and climate plans pursuant to article 14 of regulation (eu) 2018/1999. ### (3) the plan or plans designating renewables go-to areas and the accompanying environmental assessment shall be made public and shall be reviewed periodically , at least in the context of the update of the national energy and climate plans pursuant to article 14 of regulation (eu) 2018/1999.


### by [2 years after the entry into force] , member states shall adopt a plan or plans designating , within the areas referred to in article 15b(1) , renewables go-to areas for one or more types of renewable energy sources. in that plan or plans , member states shall: ### by [2 years after the entry into force] , member states shall adopt a plan or plans designating , within the areas referred to in article 15b(1) , renewables go-to areas for one or more types of renewable energy sources. the development of the plans shall be open to public consultation. in that plan or plans , member states shall:


### 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. ### deleted


### by derogation from article 6(3) of directive 92/43/eec , the plants referred to in the first subparagraph , shall not be subject to an assessment of their implications for natura 2000 sites. ### deleted


### the competent authorities of member states shall carry out a screening of the applications referred to in paragraph 3. such screening shall aim to identify if any of such projects is highly likely to give rise to significant unforeseen adverse effects in view of the environmental sensitivity of the geographical areas where they are located , that were not identified during the environmental assessment of the plan or plans designating renewables go-to areas carried out in accordance with directive 2001/42/ec and , if relevant , with directive 92/43/eec. the screening carried out for the repowering of projects shall be limited to the potential impacts stemming from the change or extension compared to the original project. ### deleted


### for the purpose of such screening , the project developer shall provide information on the characteristics of the project , on its compliance with the rules and measures identified according to article 15c (1) , points (b) and (c) , for the specific go-to area , on any additional measures adopted by the project and how these measures address environmental impacts. such screening shall be finalised within 30 days from the date of submission of the applications for new renewable energy plants , with the exception of applications for installations with an electrical capacity of less than 150 kw. for such installations and for new applications for the repowering of plants , the screening phase shall be finalized within 15 days. ### deleted


### (5) following the screening process , the applications referred to in paragraph 3 shall be authorised from an environmental perspective without requiring any express decision from the competent authority , unless the competent authority adopts an administrative decision , duly motivated and based on clear evidence , that a specific project is highly likely to give rise to significantunforeseen adverse effects in view of the environmental sensitivity of the geographic area where they are located that cannot be mitigated by the measures identified in the plan or plans designating go-to areas or proposed by the developer for the project. such decision shall be made available to the public. such projects shall be subject to an assessment in accordance with directive 2011/92/ec and , if applicable , to an assessment under article 6(3) of directive 92/43/eec , which shall be carried out within six months following the screening decision. ### deleted


### for the purpose of such screening , the project developer shall provide information on the characteristics of the project , on its compliance with the rules and measures identified according to article 15c (1) , points (b) and (c) , for the specific go-to area , on any additional measures adopted by the project and how these measures address environmental impacts. such screening shall be finalised within 30 days from the date of submission of the applications for new renewable energy plants , with the exception of applications for installations with an electrical capacity of less than 150 kw. for such installations and for new applications for the repowering of plants , the screening phase shall be finalized within 15 days. ### for the purpose of such screening , the project developer shall provide information on the characteristics of the project , on its compliance with the rules and measures identified according to article 15c (1) , points (b) and (c) , for the specific go-to area , on any additional measures adopted by the project and how these measures address environmental impacts. all such information provided by the project developer shall be made publicly accessible online by the competent authorities. regional authorities , civil society , researchers and local representative organisations shall be facilitated to raise any concern of significant unforeseen adverse effects which the project could provoke , and those concerns shall be considered by the competent national authorities during the screening. such screening shall be finalised within 30 days from the date of submission of the applications for new renewable energy plants , with the exception of applications for installations with an electrical capacity of less than 150 kw. for such installations and for new applications for the repowering of plants , the screening phase shall be finalized within 15 days.


### (6) in the permit-granting process of the applications referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 , the lack of reply of the relevant administrative bodies within the established deadline shall result in the specific administrative steps to be considered as approved , except in those cases where the specific project is subject to an environmental impact assessment in accordance with paragraph 5. all resulting decisions will be publicly available. ### (6) all resulting decisions will be publicly available.


### where an environmental assessment is required under directive 2011/92/eu or directive 92/43/eec , it shall be carried out in a single procedure that combines all relevant assessments for a given project. when any such environmental impact assessment is required , the competent authority , taking into account the information provided by the developer , shall issue an opinion on the scope and level of detail of the information to be included by the developer in the environmental impact assessment report , of which the scope shall not be extended subsequently. where the specific projects have adopted appropriate mitigation measures , any killing or disturbance of the species protected under article 12(1) of directive 92/43/eec and article 5 of directive 2009/147/ec shall not be considered deliberate. where novel mitigation measures to prevent as much as possible the killing or disturbance of species protected under council directive 92/43/eec and directive 2009/147/eec , or any other environmental impact , have not been widely tested as regards their effectiveness , member states may allow their use for one or several pilot projects for a limited time period , provided that the effectiveness of such measures is closely monitored and appropriate steps are taken immediately if they do not prove to be effective. the permit-granting process for the repowering of projects and for new installations with an electrical capacity of less than 150 kw , co-located storage facilities as well as their grid connection , located outside renewables go-to areas shall not exceed one year including environmental assessments where required by relevant legislation. where duly justified on the ground of extraordinary circumstances , this one-year period may be extended by up to three months. member states shall clearly inform the developers about the extraordinary circumstances that justified the extension. ### deleted


### member states shall facilitate the repowering of projects located outside go-to areas by ensuring that , if an environmental assessment for a project is required under the union environmental legislation , such assessment shall be limited to the potential impacts stemming from the change or extension compared to the original project. ### member states shall facilitate the repowering of projects located outside go-to areas by ensuring that , if an environmental assessment for a project is required under the union environmental legislation , such assessment shall be limited to the potential impacts stemming from the change or extension compared to the original project , including cumulative impacts.


### permit-granting process for the installation of solar energy equipment in artificial structures ### accelerated deployment of solar energy equipment in artificial structures


### (1) member states shall ensure that the permit-granting process referred to in article 16(1) for the installation of solar energy equipment , including building-integrated solar installations , in existing or future artificial structures , with the exclusion of artificial water surfaces , shall not exceed three months , provided that the primary aim of such structures is not solar energy production. by derogation from article 4(2) of directive 2011/92/eu andannex ii , points 3(a) and (b) , alone or in conjunction with point 13(a) to that directive , such installation of solar equipment shall be exempted from the requirement , if applicable , to carry out a dedicated environmental impact assessment under article 2(1) of directive 2011/92/eu. ### (1) member states shall ensure that the permit-granting process referred to in article 16(1) for the installation of solar energy equipment , in existing or future artificial structures , with the exclusion of artificial water surfaces , shall not exceed three months , provided that the primary aim of such structures is not solar energy production. for rooftop solar installations below 50 kw , member states shall ensure only simplified authorisation procedures are in place. requirements for construction permits shall be removed in case still in place. member states shall also establish a roadmap to remove other barriers and to enhance the accelerated deployment of solar energy.


### (10) the following article 16d is inserted: ### deleted


### by 31 december 2026 , on all new public and commercial buildings with useful floor area larger than 250 square meters; ### by 31 december 2026 , on all new public and commercial buildings with useful floor area larger than 250 square meters , including all new public buildings intended for residential use;


### by 31 december 2029 , on all new residential buildings. ### by 31 december 2027 , on all new residential buildings.


### (3) directive (eu) 2018/2001 of the european parliament and of the council18 sets a binding union target to reach a share of at least 32 % of energy from renewable sources in the union's gross final consumption of energy by 2030. under the climate target plan19 , the share of renewable energy in gross final energy consumption would need to increase to 40% by 2030 in order to achieve the union’s greenhouse gas emissions reduction target20 . in this context , the commission proposed in july 2021 , as part of the package delivering on the european green deal , to double the share of renewable energy in the energy mix in 2030 compared to 2020 , to reach at least 40%. the repowereu communication21 outlined a plan to make the eu independent from russian fossil fuels well before the end of this decade. the communication foresees front-loading of wind and solar energy , increasing the average deployment rate as well as additional renewable energy capacity by 2030 to accommodate for higher production of renewable hydrogen. it also invited the co-legislators to consider a higher or earlier target for renewable energy. in this context , it is appropriate to increase the union renewable energy target up to 45% in order to significantly accelerate the current pace of deployment of renewable energy , thereby speeding up the phase-out of eu’s dependence by increasing the availability of affordable , secure and sustainable energy in the union. ### (3) directive (eu) 2018/2001 of the european parliament and of the council18 sets a binding union target to reach a share of at least 32 % of energy from renewable sources in the union's gross final consumption of energy by 2030. under the climate target plan19 , the share of renewable energy in gross final energy consumption would need to increase to 40% by 2030 in order to achieve the union’s greenhouse gas emissions reduction target20 . in this context , the commission proposed in july 2021 , as part of the package delivering on the european green deal , to double the share of renewable energy in the energy mix in 2030 compared to 2020 , to reach at least 40%. the repowereu communication21 outlined a plan to make the eu independent from russian fossil fuels well before the end of this decade. the communication foresees front-loading of wind and solar energy , increasing the average deployment rate as well as additional renewable energy capacity by 2030 to accommodate for higher production of renewable hydrogen. it also invited the co-legislators to consider a higher or earlier target for renewable energy. in this context , it is appropriate to increase the union renewable energy target at least 50% in order to significantly accelerate the current pace of deployment of renewable energy , thereby speeding up the phase-out of eu’s dependence by increasing the availability of affordable , secure and sustainable energy in the union. this deployment must be based on public-led planning by member states , with the support of the commission , with no harm for environment and biodiversity as well as respecting the necessary spaces for cultivation for agriculture , that guarantee food sovereignty and the proper implementation of "farm to fork" strategy , thus alligning policies and strategies for reduction of ghg emissions and mitigation of climate change.


### (3) directive (eu) 2018/2001 of the european parliament and of the council18 sets a binding union target to reach a share of at least 32 % of energy from renewable sources in the union's gross final consumption of energy by 2030. under the climate target plan19 , the share of renewable energy in gross final energy consumption would need to increase to 40% by 2030 in order to achieve the union’s greenhouse gas emissions reduction target20 . in this context , the commission proposed in july 2021 , as part of the package delivering on the european green deal , to double the share of renewable energy in the energy mix in 2030 compared to 2020 , to reach at least 40%. the repowereu communication21 outlined a plan to make the eu independent from russian fossil fuels well before the end of this decade. the communication foresees front-loading of wind and solar energy , increasing the average deployment rate as well as additional renewable energy capacity by 2030 to accommodate for higher production of renewable hydrogen. it also invited the co-legislators to consider a higher or earlier target for renewable energy. in this context , it is appropriate to increase the union renewable energy target up to 45% in order to significantly accelerate the current pace of deployment of renewable energy , thereby speeding up the phase-out of eu’s dependence by increasing the availability of affordable , secure and sustainable energy in the union. ### (3) directive (eu) 2018/2001 of the european parliament and of the council18 sets a binding union target to reach a share of at least 32 % of energy from renewable sources in the union's gross final consumption of energy by 2030. under the climate target plan19 , the share of renewable energy in gross final energy consumption would need to increase to 40% by 2030 in order to achieve the union’s greenhouse gas emissions reduction target20 . in this context , the commission proposed in july 2021 , as part of the package delivering on the european green deal , to double the share of renewable energy in the energy mix in 2030 compared to 2020 , to reach at least 40%. the repowereu communication21 outlined a plan to make the eu independent from russian fossil fuels well before the end of this decade. the communication foresees front-loading of wind and solar energy , increasing the average deployment rate as well as additional renewable energy capacity by 2030 to accommodate for higher production of renewable hydrogen. it also invited the co-legislators to consider a higher or earlier target for renewable energy. in this context , it is appropriate to increase the union renewable energy target to at least 50% in order to significantly accelerate the current pace of deployment of renewable energy , thereby speeding up the phase-out of eu’s dependence by increasing the availability of affordable , secure and sustainable energy in the union.


### — having regard to the risks that the legal and illegal international trade in wild animals poses to the health of humans and animals , ### — having regard to the risks that the legal and illegal international trade in wild animals poses to biodiversity and to the health of humans and animals ,


### b. whereas the destruction of natural habitats and both the illegal and legal trade in and the use of wildlife contributes significantly to biodiversity decline , undermines global efforts to combat climate change and induces corruption; ### b. whereas the destruction of natural habitats and both the illegal and legal trade in and the use of wildlife contributes significantly to biodiversity decline , undermines global efforts to combat climate change and is both a cause and a consequence of corruption;


### c. whereas wildlife trade poses a potentially high risk of the emergence of zoonoses; ### c. whereas wildlife trade poses a potentially high risk of the emergence of zoonoses , whereas experts advise to limit zoonotic risks by eliminating markets with live animals and by developing a ‘positive list’ of animal species that may be transported internationally , taking into account the zoonotic risks and other aspects such as animal welfare , conservation status and population trends;


### 1. underlines the clear need for a more precautionary approach to the protection of wildlife given the continued threat posed by the wildlife trade to individual animals , species , and human and animal health; ### 1. underlines the clear need for a more precautionary approach to the protection of wildlife given the continued threat posed by both legal and illegal wildlife trade to individual animals , species , and human and animal health;


### 3. calls on all parties to increase protection for whistle-blowers , who play an essential part in putting a stop to the illegal wildlife trade; ### 3. calls on all parties to increase protection for whistle-blowers , wildlife rangers (including both state and non-state actors) , and other environmental human rights defenders who play an essential part in putting a stop to the illegal wildlife trade;


### 4. insists that transnational wildlife crime should be recognised as serious organised crime , which should be reflected in the allocation of resources and entail the active involvement of specialised police and customs investigation agencies; ### 4. insists that transnational wildlife crime should be recognised by all parties as serious organised crime , which should be reflected in the allocation of resources and entail the active involvement of specialised police and customs investigation agencies , calls on the commission and the member states to fully support the development and implementation of an international agreement on tackling wildlife trafficking;


### 6. urges all parties and the eu to ensure transparency in the cites secretariat’s activities and operations , including by publishing the annual illegal trade reports , and that data is uploaded to the cites trade database; ### 6. urges all parties and the eu to ensure transparency in the cites secretariat’s non-sensitive activities and operations , including by publishing the annual illegal trade reports , and that data is uploaded to the cites trade database , including information on the commissioning of reports , the development of terms of reference and the selection of consultants;


### 7. welcomes the amendments to commission regulation (ec) no 865/2006 and the revised guidance document on the eu regime governing trade in ivory and urges the commission to strictly monitor their implementation by the member states; calls on the commission and the member states to transform these rules into legally binding legislation to close the remaining gaps; ### 7. welcomes the amendments to commission regulation (ec) no 865/2006 and the revised guidance document on the eu regime governing trade in ivory and urges the commission to strictly monitor their implementation by the member states; calls on the commission and the member states to transform these rules into legally binding legislation and to close the remaining gaps;


### 8. calls on all parties to guarantee sufficient funding for the proper implementation of the entire convention , including its enforcement; calls on the commission and the member states to increase their financial support to the implementation of cites decisions; ### 8. calls on all parties to guarantee sufficient funding for the proper implementation of the entire convention , including the enforcement of relevant legislation; calls on the commission and the member states to increase their financial support to the implementation of cites decisions;


### 9. calls for the eu and all parties to the convention to explore mechanisms for ensuring that external funding for cites decisions is consistent with the priorities of their work programmes; ### 9. calls for the eu and all parties to the convention to explore mechanisms for ensuring that external funding for cites decisions is consistent with the priorities of their work programmes and that development support granted by the eu to recipient countries does not threaten the viability of wild species , biodiversity , natural habitats , ecosystems and the services they provide;


### 10. welcomes the recognition of the interlinkages between cites and the sustainable development goals , the convention on biological diversity and the findings of the intergovernmental science-policy platform on biodiversity and ecosystem services; ### 10. welcomes the recognition of the interlinkages between cites and the sustainable development goals , the convention on biological diversity and the findings of the intergovernmental science-policy platform on biodiversity and ecosystem services , stresses that wildlife trade also is closely linked with the climate crisis;


### 11. urges parties to achieve the aim of ensuring that all trade in wild fauna and flora is legal and sustainable by 2025; emphasises that the goal should be to eliminate illegal trade in cites-listed wildlife species , not only to reduce it; ### 11. urges parties to achieve the aim of having only legal and ecologically sustainable trade in wild fauna and flora by 2025; emphasises that the goal should be to eliminate illegal trade in cites-listed wildlife species , not only to reduce it;


### 14. reiterates its call for the eu member states to establish an eu-wide positive list of exotic animals that can be kept as pets without harm to populations in the wild and to european biodiversity; ### 14. reiterates its call for the eu member states to establish an eu-wide positive list of exotic animals that can be kept as pets without harm to populations in the wild , european biodiversity and human and animal health;


### 17. calls on the commission and member states to tackle both online and offline trade in the revised eu action plan against wildlife trafficking , ensuring that wildlife cybercrime is given the same level of priority as other cybercrimes that threaten human health , the economy , security and education; ### 17. calls on the commission and member states to tackle both online and offline trade in the revised eu action plan against wildlife trafficking , ensuring that wildlife cybercrime is given the same level of priority as other cybercrimes that threaten human health , the economy , security and education , inter alia through communication , cooperation and coordination across the involved public and private sectors;


### 18. urges the commission and the member states to promote the development and adoption of an ambitious and robust protocol under the un convention against transnational organized crime , which would include a provision criminalising the import of and trade in wildlife that has been taken illegally from its country of origin; ### 18. urges the commission and the member states to promote the development and adoption of an ambitious and robust protocol under the un convention against transnational organized crime , which would include a provision obliging parties to criminalise the import of and trade in wildlife that has been taken illegally from its country of origin;


### 19. strongly welcomes the proposal for the revision of the environmental crime directive (2008/99/ec) to include most forms of environmental crime offences and additional penalties and sanctions; ### 19. strongly welcomes the proposal for the revision of the environmental crime directive (2008/99/ec) to include most forms of environmental crime offences and harmonised and dissuasive penalties and sanctions , calls for the inclusion of iuu fishing and underwater noise pollution among the listed criminal offences;


### 20. expresses its deep concern about the increasingly frequent emergence and spread of zoonotic diseases that are transferred from animals to humans (anthropozoonoses); ### 20. recalls that 70 % of emerging diseases and pandemics have an animal origin according to ipbes; expresses its deep concern about the increasingly frequent emergence and spread of zoonotic diseases that are transferred from animals to humans (anthropozoonoses) , which is exacerbated by climate change , environmental degradation , land use changes , deforestation , the destruction of and pressure on biodiversity and natural habitats , illegal trafficking of wild animals , and our current food production and consumption systems;


### 22. calls for the adoption of a new resolution that encourages parties to adopt a one health approach to wildlife use and trade when implementing the convention , and to undertake appropriate risk analyses with respect to animal , human and environmental health; ### 22. calls for the urgent adoption of a new resolution that encourages parties to adopt a one health approach to wildlife use and trade when implementing the convention , and to undertake appropriate risk analyses with respect to animal , human and environmental health;


### 27. urges the eu to support the proposal led by the host country of the 19th meeting of the conference of the parties , panama , to list requiem sharks (family carcharhinidae) in appendix ii; ### 27. urges the eu , which plays a key role in global shark fisheries and trade , to support the proposal led by the host country of the 19th meeting of the conference of the parties , panama , to list requiem sharks (family carcharhinidae) in appendix ii;


### trade in live african elephants ### elephants


### 30. calls on the commission to fully support and actively advocate the inclusion of all african elephants in appendix i of cites; ### 30. calls on the commission to fully support and actively advocate the inclusion of all african elephants in appendix i of cites and to oppose attempts to secure the downlisting of any elephant populations;


### (6) the proposed concentration limits in annexes iv and v to regulation (eu) 2019/1021 have been set applying the same methodology that was used to establish the concentration limits in previous amendments of annexes iv and v to regulation (ec) no 850/2004. the proposed concentration limits should achieve the objective of a high level of protection of human health and the environment associated to the destruction or irreversible transformation of the substances concerned. those limits should also take into consideration the broader policy objective of achieving a climate-neutral and circular economy , enshrined in the european green deal26 . ### (6) the proposed concentration limits in annexes iv and v to regulation (eu) 2019/1021 have been set applying the same methodology that was used to establish the concentration limits in previous amendments of annexes iv and v to regulation (ec) no 850/2004. the proposed concentration limits should be underpinned by the precautionary principle as set forth in the treaty on the functioning of the european union (tfeu) and aim to eliminate , where feasible , the release of pops into the environment , in order to achieve the objective of a high level of protection of human health and the environment associated to the destruction or irreversible transformation of the substances concerned. those limits should also take into consideration the broader policy objective of achieving the zero-pollution ambition for a toxic-free environment , developing non-toxic material cycles where banned substances should not be reintroduced on the eu market through recycling activities , and a circular economy , enshrined in the european green deal26 .


### ‘pentachlorophenol , its salts and esters ### 87-86-5 and others


### ‘alkanes c10-c13 , chloro (short-chain chlorinated paraffins) (sccps) ### 85535-84-8


### ‘tetrabromodiphenyl ether c12h6br4o ### 40088-47-9 and others


### ‘hexabromocyclododecane(4) ### 25637-99-4 , 3194-55-6 , 134237-50-6 , 134237-51-7 , 134237-52-8


### 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 forests are an essential for 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 binding target of reaching climate neutrality by 2050 at the latest; whereas the eu is committed to the un sustainable development goals and the paris agreement; whereas forests and the workers and owners , dwellers and visitors who depend on them 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. 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 carbon-neutral , environmentally sustainable , toxic-free and fully circular economy within planetary boundaries by 2050 at the latest; stresses that the new eu forest strategy could play a crucial role in applying the multi-sectoral one health approach , which recognises that human health depends on the state of the environment and is connected to its components and factors , including animal health , and that actions to tackle threats to health have to take into account a complexity of health and environmental interrelations;


### 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 should be a fundamental goal of all actors in forestry and the forest-based value chain , and is a key priority for people in the eu;


### 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 and their habitats and stresses the urgent need to better protect and restore existing forest ecosystems by reducing pressures on these ecosystems , as a way to improve on the current levels of biodiversity and ecosystem resilience;


### 4. emphasises that the eu’s forests are characterised by diverse natural conditions , ownership patterns , forms of governance , challenges and opportunities , and that they have been formed by centuries of human intervention and management; ### 4. emphasises that the eu’s forests are characterised by diverse natural conditions , ownership patterns , forms of governance , and that they have been formed by centuries of human intervention and management;


### 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. stresses the need for continuous policy and scientific dialogue at all levels to improve data collection and harmonisation on the state of forests;


### 7. stresses that to deliver on its various objectives , the implementation of the strategy must be fit-for-purpose at the regional and local levels , including by adapting the implementation to local conditions and experiences , and must be based on the full recognition of property rights and an economically viable forestry sector , as key contributors to providing forests’ various services and improving resilience; ### 7. stresses the need to recognise the eu’s competences , responsibility and funds available in the area of forest protection , within the framework of eu environmental policy; highlights that to deliver on its various objectives , the implementation of the strategy must be fit-for-purpose at the regional and local levels , including by adapting the implementation to local conditions and experiences , and must fully comply with the principle of subsidiarity;


### protection , restoration and sustainable management ### protection , restoration and close-to-nature forestry


### 13. takes note of the commission’s announcement on developing additional voluntary indicators and threshold values for sustainable forest management; underlines the need to align the commission’s work with that of forest europe and the food and agriculture organization , as well as to engage with the member states to ensure that indicators and value ranges are fit-for-purpose for their application at the local level under specific bio-geographic conditions; ### 13. regrets that the commission proposal for identifying criteria for sustainable forest management is only envisioned as a voluntary activity , as it will not have much effect on forest governance; stresses that it should be linked with binding obligations such as forest restoration targets; underlines that the commission’s work should be coordinated with that of forest europe and the food and agriculture organization , as well as to engage with the member states to ensure that indicators and value ranges are fit-for-purpose for their application at the local level under specific bio-geographic conditions;


### 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;


### 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. welcomes the ongoing work on guidance for ‘closer-to-nature’ forestry by the working group on forests and nature;


### enabling forests and forest managers to deliver on multiple goals ### delivering a just transition to closer-to-nature forestry for forest owners and forest managers


### 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; ### deleted


### 19. acknowledges the important contribution of existing certification schemes to the further uptake of sustainable forest management; takes note of the commission’s announcement on developing a ‘closer-to-nature’ certification scheme; encourages the commission to cooperate with existing certification schemes and believes that to create added value , the certification must offer foresters a price premium for the provision of ecosystem services; ### 19. welcomes the commission’s announcement on developing a ‘closer-to-nature’ certification scheme;


### 20. highlights that to unlock the full potential of forests to contribute to climate and circular economy targets , further research and development in the field of bio-based alternatives to fossil-based products are required and should be incentivised; underlines that a predictable regulatory environment is a precondition to attracting investments; ### deleted


### 21. believes that to improve the coordinated provision of environmental and economic forest services , relevant eu framework programmes must be better aligned; ### deleted


### 22. stresses that the implementation of the strategy must focus on enabling small-holders to deliver on the multiple forest functions and calls on the commission and the member states to ensure that support programmes , payment for ecosystem services schemes and research funding are attractive and easily accessible; ### deleted


### 24. stresses the importance of accurate , integrated and up-to-date data on europe’s forests and takes note of the initiative for a legislative proposal for a framework on forest observation , reporting and data collection; underlines that the broad availability , high quality and transparency of data are preconditions to meeting the goals of the strategy and believes that to deliver added value the framework must build on existing mechanisms and processes through a bottom-up approach to best use the expertise and experience present in the member states; ### 24. stresses the importance of accurate , integrated and up-to-date data on europe’s forests and welcomes the initiative for a legislative proposal for a framework on forest observation , reporting and data collection; underlines that the broad availability , high quality and transparency of data are preconditions to meeting the goals of the strategy and believes that to deliver added value the framework must build on existing mechanisms and processes through a bottom-up approach to best use the expertise and experience present in the member states;


### 26. takes note of the idea to introduce strategic plans for forests under the framework on forest observation , reporting and data collection; further notes that several member states already have national strategies for forests in place; ### 26. welcomes the idea to introduce strategic plans for forests under the framework on forest observation , reporting and data collection; further notes that several member states already have national strategies for forests in place; stresses the need for eu-wide forest management plans with common indicators and reporting standards;


### b. whereas the tfeu makes no reference to a common eu forest policy; whereas article 4 tfeu provides for a shared competence on environmental policy; whereas due to the specific diversity of the eu’s forests with regard to bio-geography , structure , size , biodiversity and ownership patterns , where environmental policy touches upon forests , it is necessary to duly apply the principle of subsidiarity and proportionality in the development and implementation of the new eu forest strategy (the strategy) and relevant eu legislation; ### b. whereas the tfeu makes no reference to a common eu forest policy; whereas the formulation of forest policies is the competence of the member states within a clearly defined framework of established ownership rights; whereas article 4 tfeu provides for a shared competence on environmental policy; whereas the union has a variety of competences shared with member states that address forests , including climate , environment and agriculture , which the union has exercised respecting the principle of subsidiarity; whereas a strong eu policy framework that coordinates and ensures coherence of forest-related policies is necessary to better achieve the objectives of the european green deal;


### c. whereas the principle of the european green deal as a cross-cutting approach to tackle the climate and environmental challenges in a way that creates sustainable growth and jobs in a resource-efficient , circular and competitive economy should guide the implementation of the strategy in managing trade-offs , creating synergies and finding the right balance between the multiple functions of forests including the socioeconomic , environmental and climate functions; ### c. whereas the principle of the european green deal as a first step in the transformation of the union into an environmentally sustainable , carbon-neutral , toxic-free and fully circular economy within the limits of the planet by 2050 at the latest should guide the implementation of the strategy in contributing to the achievement of the objectives of the paris agreement and the convention on biological diversity , as well as the united nations sustainable development goals;


### d. whereas about 60 % of the eu’s forests are owned by 16 million private forest owners , of whom a significant share are small-holders; whereas involving and motivating these owners through a comprehensive policy and legislative framework , based on the recognition of their property rights , experience as managers and specific challenges , will be key to achieving the strategy’s targets , including the provision of climate and other ecosystem services; ### d. whereas about 60 % of the eu’s forests are owned by 16 million private forest owners , of whom a significant share are small-holders; whereas these owners should be allowed to benefit from incentives to engage in close-to-nature forestry , the restoration of forest carbon stocks and the expansion of agroforestry coverage , as a way to enhance current levels of biodiversity and ecosystem resilience;


### e. whereas most recent data gathered under article 17 of the habitats directive indicates that only 49 % of forests habitats have a good conservation status; whereas focusing solely on aggregated data might be insufficient to identify and address key information on the most urgent issues and it is therefore necessary to consult more specific indicators on trends in condition and pressures; whereas these indicators do not support an overall negative assessment of the state of the eu’s forests , but show both positive and negative trends that require nuanced responses; ### e. whereas most recent data gathered under article 17 of the habitats directive indicates that only 49 % of forests habitats have a good conservation status;


### fostering a balanced multi-functionality ### preserving forest ecosystem services


### 8. recognises the key role of forests in protecting the climate and biodiversity; underlines that the multi-functional role of forests comprises multiple socioeconomic functions , such as the provision of raw materials , which leads to jobs and economic growth in rural areas , the provision of clean water and air , protection against natural hazards and recreational value; stresses that the implementation of the strategy must ensure a balanced provision of all services and maintain competitiveness and innovation; underlines that the successful provision of services requires sustainable active management; ### 8. recognises that forest ecosystems provide critical and diverse services and values to human society; underlines that the multiple ecosystem services provided by forests comprises biodiversity maintenance and conservation , sequestration and storage of carbon from the atmosphere (contributing to regulation of the global carbon cycle and climate change mitigation) , soil conservation and prevention of land degradation and desertification , water regulation and conservation , multiple socioeconomic functions , such as the provision of food , fibre , timber , and other forest products for subsistence and income generation , the provision of clean water and air , protection against natural hazards , aesthetic , spiritual and recreational value , improvement of the well-being of the population;


### 9. stresses that forests contribute to climate change mitigation via carbon sequestration , carbon storage and the substitution of wood and wood products for fossil fuels and derived products; notes that the strategy has a particular focus on storage in the construction sector and believes its implementation should support a broader use of different options for substitution , in line with the goals of the bioeconomy strategy; ### 9. stresses that in addition to better carbon storage and resilience , biodiversity , water (filtration , flood control , reduced pollution) ,air (filtration , reduced pollution) , and livelihoods are significantly improved when forests are restored;


### 10. highlights that for wood-based products to contribute optimally to climate change mitigation and a circular economy requires that they be used in the most efficient and sustainable way; believes that the cascading principle8 is a good guideline for efficient use , but must not use a static approach and therefore must be adjusted regularly to reflect innovative uses; stresses that a well-functioning , un-distorted market incentivises the efficient use of wood-based resources; ### 10. highlights that for wood-based products to contribute optimally to climate change mitigation and a circular economy requires that they be used in the most efficient and sustainable way; believes that the cascading principle8 is a good guideline for efficient use;


### 11. underlines the importance of a reliable supply of wood , wood-based products and forest-based biomass to achieve the eu’s sustainability goals and notes that the demand is expected to continue to grow; believes that the eu’s forestry sector provide the most sustainably sourced raw materials; calls on the commission to consider displacement effects and monitor any effects on the availability of wood following the implementation of measures under the strategy; ### deleted


### (8) the union submitted in october 2020 a notification , covering shipment of waste within the union , to the secretariat of the basel convention under article 11 of that convention. in line with that article , the union might therefore set out specific rules applying to the intra-eu shipments of waste which are not less environmentally sound than those provided for by the basel convention. ### (8) the union submitted in october 2020 a notification , covering shipment of waste within the union , to the secretariat of the basel convention under article 11 of that convention. in line with that article , the union might therefore set out specific rules applying to the intra-eu shipments of waste that comply with environmental requirements and are as ambitious as those provided for by the basel convention.


### this regulation lays down measures to protect the environment and human health by preventing or reducing the adverse impacts which may result from the shipment of waste. it establishes procedures and control regimes for the shipment of waste , depending on the origin , destination and route of the shipment , the type of waste shipped and the type of treatment to be applied to the waste at its destination. ### this regulation lays down measures to protect the environment and human health by preventing or reducing the adverse impacts which may result from the shipment of waste , taking into account the transition to a circular economy , following the proximity principle and reducing the impact that union waste has on third countries. it establishes procedures and control regimes for the shipment of waste , depending on the origin , destination and route of the shipment , the type of waste shipped and the type of treatment to be applied to the waste at its destination.


### (4) ‘environmentally sound management’ means taking all practicable steps to ensure that waste is managed in a manner that will protect human health and the environment against adverse effects which may result from such waste; ### (4) ‘environmentally sound management’ means taking all necessary steps , as practicable as possible , to ensure that waste is managed in a manner that will protect human health and the environment against adverse effects which may result from such waste;


### in the case of a shipment originating from a member state , any natural or legal person under the national jurisdiction of that member state who plans or carries out a shipment of waste and to whom the duty to notify is assigned , and who is listed below: ### in the case of a shipment originating from a member state , any natural or legal person under the national jurisdiction of that member state who plans or carries out a shipment of waste and to whom the duty to notify is assigned , and who is listed and in accordance with the ranking below:


### (iv) a dealer or a broker acting on behalf of any of the categories specified in points (i) , (ii) or (iii); ### (iv) a dealer or a broker acting on behalf of any of the categories specified in points (i) , (ii) or (iii) who provides written authorisation including the conditions under which articles 22(10) and 24(3) apply;


### mixtures of wastes , unless listed in annex iiia. ### deleted


### 6. by way of derogation from paragraph 5 , where the waste shipped is destined for interim recovery operations or disposal operations and a further recovery operation or disposal operation takes place in the country of destination , the financial guarantee or equivalent insurance may be released when the waste leaves the interim facility and the competent authority concerned has received the certificate referred to in article 16(4). in that case , any further shipment to a recovery or disposal facility shall be covered by a new financial guarantee or equivalent insurance unless the competent authority of destination is satisfied that such a financial guarantee or equivalent insurance is not required. in those circumstances , the competent authority of destination shall be responsible for obligations arising in the case of take-back where the shipment or the further recovery or disposal operation cannot be completed as intended , as referred to in article 22 , or in the case of an illegal shipment , as referred to in article 24. ### 6. by way of derogation from paragraph 5 , where the waste shipped is destined for interim recovery operations or disposal operations and a further recovery operation or disposal operation takes place in the country of destination , the financial guarantee or equivalent insurance may be released when the waste leaves the interim facility and the competent authority concerned has received the certificate referred to in article 16(4). in that case , any further shipment to a recovery or disposal facility shall be covered by a new financial guarantee or equivalent insurance.


### 10. the commission shall , at the latest by [op: please insert date of two years after the date of entry into force of this regulation] , assess the feasibility of establishing a harmonised calculation method for determining the amount of financial guarantees or equivalent insurances and , if appropriate , adopt an implementing act to establish such a harmonised calculation method. that implementing act shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 77(2). ### 10. the commission shall , at the latest by [op: please insert date of two years after the date of entry into force of this regulation] , assess the feasibility of establishing different mechanisms and a harmonised calculation method for determining the amount of financial guarantees or equivalent insurances and , if appropriate , adopt an implementing act to establish such a harmonised calculation method. that implementing act shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 77(2).


### 5. the notifier shall provide the information and documentation referred to in paragraph 4 within seven days after the request by the competent authority concerned. ### 5. the notifier shall provide the information and documentation referred to in paragraph 4 within seven days after the request by the competent authority concerned.


### tacit consent by the competent authorities of dispatch and transit may be assumed if no objection is lodged within the 30-day time limit referred to in the first subparagraph. that tacit consent shall be valid for the period referred to in the written consent given by the competent authority of destination. ### deleted


### 3. a written consent to a planned shipment shall expire on the later date as indicated in the notification document. it shall not cover a period of more than one calendar year or any shorter period as indicated in their decision by the competent authorities concerned. ### 3. a written consent to a planned shipment shall expire one calendar year from the date of authorisation by the competent authority of dispatch or destination , whichever is later , as indicated in the notification document. it shall not cover a period of more than one calendar year or any shorter period as indicated in their decision by the competent authorities concerned.


### 3. a written consent to a planned shipment shall expire on the later date as indicated in the notification document. it shall not cover a period of more than one calendar year or any shorter period as indicated in their decision by the competent authorities concerned. ### 3. a written consent to a planned shipment shall expire within one calendar year from the date of consent of the competent authority of dispatcher destination who last consented. it shall not cover a period of more than one calendar year or any shorter period as indicated in their decision by the competent authorities concerned.


### 4. the planned shipment may take place only after fulfilment of the requirements set out in article 16(1) , points (a) and (b) , and during the period of validity of the tacit or written consent of all competent authorities concerned. a shipment shall have left the country of dispatch by the end of the period of validity of the tacit or written consents of all competent authorities concerned. ### 4. the planned shipment may take place only after fulfilment of the requirements set out in article 16(1) , points (a) and (b) , and during the period of validity of the written consent of all competent authorities concerned. a shipment shall have left the country of dispatch by the end of the period of validity of the tacit or written consents of all competent authorities concerned.


### the notifier demonstrates that: ### the notifier demonstrates that , based on publicly available information published by the european commission:


### the notifier demonstrates that: ### the notifier demonstrates , on the basis of publicly available information , that:


### the waste cannot be recovered in a technically feasible and economically viable manner , or must be disposed of due to legal obligations in union or international law; ### the waste cannot be recovered in a technically feasible and economically viable manner including by lack of capacity , or must be disposed of due to legal obligations in union or international law;


### the waste cannot be recovered in a technically feasible and economically viable manner , or must be disposed of due to legal obligations in union or international law; ### the waste cannot be recovered in a technically feasible and economically viable manner , including as a result of insufficient capacity , or must be disposed of due to legal obligations in union or international law;


### (ii) the waste cannot be disposed of in a technically feasible and economically viable manner in the country where it was generated; ### (ii) the waste cannot be disposed of in a technically feasible and economically viable manner including by lack of capacity , in the country where it was generated;


### (ii) the waste cannot be disposed of in a technically feasible and economically viable manner in the country where it was generated; ### (ii) the waste cannot be disposed of in a technically feasible and economically viable manner , including as a result of insufficient capacity , in the country where it was generated;


### (iii) the planned shipment or disposal is in accordance with the waste hierarchy and the principles of proximity and self-sufficiency at union and national levels as laid down in directive 2008/98/ec; ### (iii) the planned shipment or disposal is in accordance with the waste hierarchy and the principles of proximity and self-sufficiency as laid down in directive 2008/98/ec;


### the notifier or the consignee has previously not been convicted of illegal shipment or any other illegal act in relation to environmental protection; ### the notifier or the consignee has not been convicted of illegal shipment or other illegal acts in relation to the protection of health and the environment;


### the notifier or the consignee has previously not been convicted of illegal shipment or any other illegal act in relation to environmental protection; ### the notifier or the consignee has previously not been convicted of illegal shipment or any other illegal act , including in relation to environmental or human-health protection;


### 3. where the competent authorities concerned have not authorised a planned shipment of waste destined for disposal within the 30-day time limit referred to in article 9(1) , the notification of that shipment shall cease to be valid and the shipment shall be prohibited in accordance with article 4(1). in cases where the notifier still intends to carry out the shipment , a new notification shall be submitted , unless all the competent authorities concerned and the notifier agree otherwise. ### 3. where the competent authorities concerned have not authorised a planned shipment of waste destined for disposal within the 30-day time limit referred to in article 9(1) , the notification of that shipment shall cease to be valid and the shipment shall be prohibited in accordance with article 4(1) and shall provide the notifier with a reasoned explanation based only on the grounds set out in paragraph 1. in cases where the notifier still intends to carry out the shipment , a new notification shall be submitted , unless all the competent authorities concerned and the notifier agree otherwise.


### (ii) the recovery operation in the country of destination takes place under conditions that are broadly equivalent to those prescribed in the national legislation of the country of dispatch; ### (ii) the recovery operation in the country of destination takes place under conditions that are considered equivalent to those prescribed in the national legislation of the country of dispatch;


### (ii) the recovery operation in the country of destination takes place under conditions that are broadly equivalent to those prescribed in the national legislation of the country of dispatch; ### (ii) the recovery operation in the country of destination takes place under conditions that are equivalent to those prescribed in the national legislation of the country of dispatch;


### the notifier or the consignee has previously been convicted of illegal shipment or any other illegal act in relation to environmental protection. ### the notifier or the consignee has previously not been convicted of illegal shipment or any other illegal act , including in relation to environmental or human-health protection;


### the notifier or the consignee has previously been convicted of illegal shipment or any other illegal act in relation to environmental protection. ### the notifier or the consignee has previously been convicted of illegal shipment or other illegal act in relation to the protection of health and the environment.


### evidence or attestation that the legal or natural person owning or exercising control over the facility has not been convicted of illegal shipment or any other illegal act in relation to waste management. ### evidence or attestation that the legal or natural person owning or exercising control over the facility has not been convicted of illegal shipment or other illegal acts in relation to waste management or in relation to the protection of health and the environment.


### 9. unless stated otherwise in the decision to approve the request for pre-consent , the pre-consent of a recovery facility shall be valid for seven years. ### 9. unless stated otherwise in the decision to approve the request for pre-consent , the pre-consent of a recovery facility shall be valid for seven years , with at least one audit conducted by the competent authorities during the period of validity to verify compliance with the latest regulatory requirements , in particular restrictions on hazardous substances and alignment with the best available techniques conclusions adopted for certain activities under the arrangements laid down in directive 2010/75/eu of the european parliament and of the council of 24 november 2010 on industrial emissions , and on the condition that mass balances audited annually by an organisation independent of the pre-authorised recovery facility shall be submitted annually to the competent authorities.


### 5. the certificate referred to in paragraph 4 , shall be submitted to the notifier and the relevant authorities , either by the facility carrying out the operation , or , in case it has no access to a system as referred to in article 26 , via the notifier. ### 5. the certificate referred to in paragraph 4 , shall be submitted to the notifier and the relevant authorities by the facility carrying out the operation.


### 1. if any essential change is made to the details and/or conditions of the consented shipment , the notifier shall inform , the competent authorities concerned and the consignee immediately and , where possible , before the shipment starts. changes in the intended quantity , route , routing , date of shipment or carrier shall constitute essential changes. ### 1. if any essential change is made to the details and/or conditions of the consented shipment , the notifier shall inform , the competent authorities concerned and the consignee immediately and , where possible , before the shipment starts. changes in the intended quantity , route , routing , date of shipment or carrier shall constitute essential changes. if non-essential changes , such as a change of carrier , are made the notifier must immediately inform the competent authorities without the need for explicit approval and , in addition , submit a new notification.


### the competent authorities of dispatch or destination shall make publicly available by appropriate means information on notifications of shipments they have consented or objected to , as well as on shipments of waste subject to the general information requirements , where such information is not confidential under national or union legislation. ### not more than 30 days after a consent , the competent authorities of dispatch and destination shall make publicly available by online publication , as well as any other appropriate means , information on notifications of shipments they have consented or objected to , as well as on shipments of waste subject to the general information requirements , where such information is not confidential under national or union legislation.


### the competent authorities of dispatch or destination shall make publicly available by appropriate means information on notifications of shipments they have consented or objected to , as well as on shipments of waste subject to the general information requirements , where such information is not confidential under national or union legislation. ### the competent authorities of dispatch and destination shall make publicly available , by the appropriate means that must be available free of charge on the internet , information on notifications of shipments they have consented or objected to , as well as on shipments of waste subject to the general information requirements , where such information is not confidential under national or union legislation.


### 3. the take-back obligation set out in paragraph 2 shall not apply if the competent authorities of dispatch , transit and destination involved are satisfied that the waste can be recovered or disposed of in an alternative way in the country of destination or elsewhere by the notifier or , if that is not possible , by the competent authority of dispatch or by a natural or legal person on its behalf. ### 3. the take-back obligation set out in paragraph 2 shall not apply if the competent authorities of dispatch , transit and destination involved are satisfied that the waste can be recovered or disposed of in an alternative way in the country of destination or elsewhere by the notifier or , if that is not possible , by the competent authority of dispatch or by a natural or legal person on its behalf. evidence shall be produced and made available to the public in the country of dispatch , the country of destination , the country of transit and the potential new country of transit and destination that the recovery or disposal of the waste will not lead to increased risks for human health and the environment.


### 1. countries to which the oecd decision does not apply and which intend to receive certain waste referred to in article 37(1) from the union for recovery shall submit a request to the commission indicating their willingness to receive that waste and to be included in the list referred to in article 38. such request and all related documentation or other communication shall be provided in english language. ### 1. countries to which the oecd decision does not apply and which intend to receive certain waste referred to in article 37(1) from the union for recovery shall submit a request to the commission indicating their willingness to receive that waste and to be included in the list referred to in article 38. such request and all related documentation or other communication shall be provided in one of the official languages of the eu.


### 1. the commission shall monitor the levels of export of waste from the union to countries to which the oecd decision applies , with a view to ensuring that such exports do not lead to serious environmental or human health damages in the country of destination. as part of such monitoring , the commission shall assess requests from natural or legal persons which are accompanied by relevant information and data showing that export of waste from the union leads to serious environmental or human health damages in a country to which the oecd decision applies. ### 1. the commission shall monitor the levels of export of waste from the union to countries to which the oecd decision applies , with a view to ensuring that such exports do not lead to environmental or human health damages in the country of destination. as part of such monitoring , the commission shall assess requests from natural or legal persons which are accompanied by relevant information and data showing that export of waste from the union leads to environmental or human health damages in a country to which the oecd decision applies.


### 2. in cases where the export of waste from the union to a country to which the oecd decision applies has considerably increased within a short period of time , and there is insufficient evidence available demonstrating that the country concerned has the ability to recover this waste in an environmentally sound manner as referred to in article 56 , the commission shall request the competent authorities of the country concerned to provide , within 60 days , information on the conditions under which the waste in question is recovered and the ability of the country concerned to manage the waste in question. the commission may grant an extension of this time limit if the country concerned makes a reasoned request for an extension thereof. ### 2. in cases where the export of waste from the union to a country to which the oecd decision applies has either considerably increased within a short period of time , and / or there is insufficient evidence available demonstrating that the country concerned has the ability to recover this waste in an environmentally sound manner as referred to in article 56 , the commission shall request the competent authorities of the country concerned to provide , within 60 days , information on the conditions under which the waste in question is recovered and the ability of the country concerned to manage the waste in question. the commission may grant an extension of this time limit if the country concerned makes a reasoned request for an extension thereof.


### 2. in cases where the export of waste from the union to a country to which the oecd decision applies has considerably increased within a short period of time , and there is insufficient evidence available demonstrating that the country concerned has the ability to recover this waste in an environmentally sound manner as referred to in article 56 , the commission shall request the competent authorities of the country concerned to provide , within 60 days , information on the conditions under which the waste in question is recovered and the ability of the country concerned to manage the waste in question. the commission may grant an extension of this time limit if the country concerned makes a reasoned request for an extension thereof. ### 2. in cases where the export of waste from the union to a country to which the oecd decision applies or there is insufficient evidence available demonstrating that the country concerned has the ability to recover this waste in an environmentally sound manner as referred to in article 56 , the commission shall request the competent authorities of the country concerned to provide , within 60 days , information on the conditions under which the waste in question is recovered and the ability of the country concerned to manage the waste in question. the commission may grant an extension of this time limit if the country concerned makes a reasoned request for an extension thereof.


### this prohibition shall be lifted by the commission , when the commission has sufficient evidence that the waste concerned will be managed in an environmentally sound manner. ### this prohibition may be lifted by the commission , when the commission has sufficient evidence that the waste concerned will be managed in an environmentally sound manner.


### 2. for the purposes of export of waste , the waste shipped shall be deemed to be managed in an environmentally sound manner as regards the recovery or disposal operation concerned , where it can be demonstrated that the waste will be managed in accordance with human health and environmental protection requirements that are broadly equivalent to the human health and environmental protection requirements laid down in union legislation. when assessing such broad equivalence , full compliance with requirements stemming from union legislation shall not be required , but it should be demonstrated that the requirements applied in the country of destination ensure a similar level of protection of human health and the environment than the requirements stemming from union legislation. ### 2. for the purposes of export of waste , the waste shipped shall be deemed to be managed in an environmentally sound manner as regards the recovery or disposal operation concerned , where it can be demonstrated that the waste will be managed in accordance with human health and environmental protection requirements that are considered equivalent to the human health and environmental protection requirements laid down in union legislation. when assessing such broad equivalence , full compliance with requirements stemming from union legislation shall not be required , but it should be demonstrated that the requirements applied in the country of destination ensure a similar level of protection of human health and the environment than the requirements stemming from union legislation. the environmentally sound management principle shall include the demonstration that the residues generated in the facility of destination , including in case of preparing for reuse and recycling , will also be managed in accordance with the same level of protection as the input waste in the facility.


### 4. the waste shipment enforcement group shall meet at least twice a year. in addition to the members referred to in paragraph 2 , the chairperson may invite to the meetings , where appropriate , representatives of other relevant institutions , bodies , offices , agencies or networks. ### 4. the waste shipment enforcement group shall meet at least twice a year. in addition to the members referred to in paragraph 2 , the chairperson may invite to the meetings , where appropriate , representatives of other relevant institutions , bodies , offices , agencies networks and other stakeholders.


### (1) the european green deal launched a new growth strategy for the union that aims to transform the union into a fair and prosperous society with a modern , resource-efficient and competitive economy. it reaffirms the commission’s ambition to increase its climate targets and make europe the first climate-neutral continent by 2050 and aims to protect the health and well-being of citizens from environment-related risks and impacts. furthermore , the union is committed to the 2030 agenda for sustainable development and its sustainable development goals. ### (1) the european green deal launched a new strategy for the union that aims to transform the union into a fair and prosperous society with a modern , resource-efficient and sustainable economy. it reaffirms the commission’s ambition to increase its climate targets and make europe the first climate-neutral continent by 2050 at the latest and aims to protect the health and well-being of citizens from environment-related risks and impacts. furthermore , the union is committed to the 2030 agenda for sustainable development and its sustainable development goals.


### (7) in order to increase awareness on the global warming potential of ozone depleting substances , in addition to the ozone depleting potential of the substances , their respective global warming potential should also be listed in this regulation. ### (7) in order to increase awareness on the global warming potential of ozone depleting substances , in addition to the ozone depleting potential of the substances , their respective global warming potential should also be listed and addressed in this regulation.


### (38) in order to amend certain non-essential elements of this regulation , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union (‘tfeu’) should be delegated to the commission as regards the processes for which ozone depleting substances may be used as process agents , and the maximum amount permitted for such uses including their emissions in the union , the conditions for the placing on the market and further distribution of ozone depleting substances for essential laboratory and analytical uses , the timeframes established in annex v for critical uses of halons , the functioning of the licensing system for ozone depleting substances , additional measures for the monitoring of substances and of products and equipment placed under temporary storage and customs procedures , the rules applicable to the release for free circulation of products and equipment imported from or exported to any entity not covered by the protocol; the establishment of a list of products and equipment for which the recovery of ozone depleting substances and their destruction is technically and economically feasible , and the specification of the technologies to be applied; amendments of annexes i and ii listing ozone depleting substances; the update of global warming and ozone depleting potentials of listed substances; the reporting requirements for member states on critical uses of halons and illegal trade and the reporting requirements by undertakings in particular on production , import , export , feedstock uses and destruction. it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level , and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the inter-institutional agreement of 13 april 2016 on better law-making. in particular , to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts , the european parliament and the council receive all documents at the same time as member states' experts , and their experts systematically have access to meetings of commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts. ### (38) in order to amend certain non-essential elements of this regulation , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union (‘tfeu’) should be delegated to the commission as regards the processes for which ozone depleting substances may be used as feedstock , as process agents , and the maximum amount permitted for such uses including their emissions in the union , the conditions for the placing on the market and further distribution of ozone depleting substances for essential laboratory and analytical uses , the timeframes established in annex v for critical uses of halons , the functioning of the licensing system for ozone depleting substances , additional measures for the monitoring of substances and of products and equipment placed under temporary storage and customs procedures , the rules applicable to the release for free circulation of products and equipment imported from or exported to any entity not covered by the protocol; the establishment of a list of products and equipment for which the recovery of ozone depleting substances and their destruction is technically and economically feasible , evidentiary requirements for refillable containers , and the specification of the technologies to be applied; amendments of annexes i and ii listing ozone depleting substances; the update of global warming and ozone depleting potentials of listed substances; the reporting requirements for member states on critical uses of halons and illegal trade and the reporting requirements by undertakings in particular on production , import , export , feedstock uses and destruction. it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level , and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the inter-institutional agreement of 13 april 2016 on better law-making. in particular , to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts , the european parliament and the council receive all documents at the same time as member states' experts , and their experts systematically have access to meetings of commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts.


### by way of derogation from article 4(1) , ozone depleting substances listed in annex i may be produced , placed on the market , and subsequently supplied or made available to another person within the union for payment or free of charge to be used as feedstock. ### by way of derogation from article 4(1) , ozone depleting substances listed in annex i may be produced , placed on the market , and subsequently supplied or made available to another person within the union for payment or free of charge to be used as feedstock until 2030.


### 5. the records referred to in paragraphs 3 and 4 shall be retained for a minimum period of five years and shall be made available , upon request , to the competent authorities of the member states and to the commission. ### 5. the undertakings referred to in paragraphs 3 and 4 shall report the records each year by 31 march via an electronic reporting tool to the competent authorities of the member states and to the commission.