### 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 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 such as the national forest inventories , the forest information system for europe (fise) , the enfin network , forest europe and the food and agriculture organization (fao) through a bottom-up approach to best use the expertise and experience present in the member states and while avoiding the duplication of work and administrative burden and costs; calls on the commission and member states to ensure adequate funding and human resources for operative support for the framework;


### 25. believes that in order to ensure the availability of high-quality data , remote sensing technologies must be combined with data acquired by ground-based monitoring and must be interpreted in close cooperation with local experts; ### 25. believes that in order to ensure the availability of high-quality data , remote sensing technologies must be combined with data acquired by ground-based monitoring and must be interpreted in close cooperation with local experts; believes that the synergy and complementarity between satellite imagery and positioning and location data can become key enablers for forestry managers and governmental bodies. stresses the importance of copernicus allowing for the remote monitoring and health assessment of forest inventories as well as the detection of issues such as illegal logging and deforestation.


### 25. believes that in order to ensure the availability of high-quality data , remote sensing technologies must be combined with data acquired by ground-based monitoring and must be interpreted in close cooperation with local experts; ### 25. believes that in order to ensure the availability of reliable , transparent and high-quality data , new innovative approaches such as remote sensing technologies must be combined and verified with data acquired by ground-based monitoring and must be interpreted in close cooperation with local experts , including competent authorities and forest managers; believes that these approaches can also play a role in assisting to balance the multifunctionality of forests and to develop and share new approaches and practices;


### 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. 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; calls on the commission to ensure that the legislative proposal duly acknowledges work already done at member state level , and where relevant on local level and to assess how this tool could be used to support particularly those member states that do not yet have national strategies in place;


### 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. 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 calls on the commission to give priority to the existing national strategies over strategic plans on eu level.


### 27. believes that due to the multi-functional contribution of forests to high-level eu goals and the different administrative levels and stakeholder groups involved , the cornerstones of the strategy’s implementation must be close cooperation and the exchange of best practices with national and regional experts , stakeholders , forest managers , scientists and civil society; underlines that governance must take eu and member state engagement in international processes into account; ### 27. believes that due to the multi-functional contribution of forests to high-level eu goals and the different administrative levels and stakeholder groups involved , the cornerstones of the strategy’s implementation must be close cooperation and the exchange of best practices with national and regional experts , stakeholders , forest owners and managers , scientists , certification schemes and civil society; underlines that governance must take eu and member state engagement in international processes such as the food and agriculture organization (fao) and forest europe into account and that the implementation of the strategy should seek to create synergies with the contribution to international commitments and cooperation , including on the continuous development of terminology and definitions;


### 27. believes that due to the multi-functional contribution of forests to high-level eu goals and the different administrative levels and stakeholder groups involved , the cornerstones of the strategy’s implementation must be close cooperation and the exchange of best practices with national and regional experts , stakeholders , forest managers , scientists and civil society; underlines that governance must take eu and member state engagement in international processes into account; ### 27. stresses that the governance of forests and the forestry regulation are responsibilities of the member states; believes that due to the multi-functional contribution of forests to high-level eu goals and the different administrative levels and stakeholder groups involved , the cornerstones of the strategy’s implementation must be close cooperation and the exchange of best practices with national and regional experts , stakeholders , forest managers , scientists and civil society , and fully and actually comply with the principle of subsidiarity; underlines that governance must take eu and member state engagement in international processes into account;


### 28. highlights the importance of the standing forestry committee as a forum for discussing eu policies that impact the forestry sector; believes that to achieve policy alignment , the commission should increase dialogue between the standing forestry committee and other expert groups; ### 28. highlights the importance of the standing forestry committee as a forum providing comprehensive forestry expertise for discussing activities under the strategy and other eu policies that impact the forestry sector; believes that to achieve policy alignment , the commission should increase dialogue between the standing forestry committee and other expert groups such as the working group on forests and nature , the civil dialogue group on forestry and cork and the expert group on forest-based industries;


### 29. notes the extensive overlap among policies and legislation that impact forests and the forestry sector and stresses the importance of aligning them; ### 29. acknowledges that the implementation of the strategy may lead to significant systemic changes for the forestry sector , through a shift from primarily timber-based revenue streams towards more complex revenue streams increasingly building on the provision of other ecosystem services , and highlights the need to monitor and understand its consequences; notes that the extensive overlap among policies and legislation and in some cases conflicting objectives impact forests and the forestry sector and stresses the importance of aligning them; calls on the commission and member states to continuously assess the cumulative effects of the different initiatives under the strategy , combined with other relevant eu legislation and policies; calls on the commission to report on this as part of its implementation report;


### 30. expresses its concern about reports of illegal logging and calls on the commission and the member states to increase their efforts to effectively implement relevant national and eu legislation; ### 30. expresses its concern about reports of illegal logging and calls on the commission and the member states to increase their efforts to effectively implement relevant national and eu legislation; stresses that illegal logging has major economic , social and environmental negative impact and generate revenue losses for local communities; calls on the european commission and member states to expand the european public prosecutor office mandate to environmental crimes , including illegal logging.


### 30. expresses its concern about reports of illegal logging and calls on the commission and the member states to increase their efforts to effectively implement relevant national and eu legislation; ### 30. expresses its concern about reports of illegal logging1a and ongoing infringement procedures1b and calls on the commission and the member states to increase their efforts to effectively implement relevant national and eu legislation;


### 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 and therefore forest policy remains at member states' competence; whereas article 4 tfeu provides for a shared competence on environmental policy; whereas due to the extremely high 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 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 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 , climate and other relevant policy touch 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;


### 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 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; emphasizes the need to avoid administrational burden on all actors.


### 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 owners1a , of whom a significant share are small-holders1b; 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;


### 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; 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 especially created by forest europe , 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; 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 directive1a indicates that only 49 % of forests habitats are in a good condition1b; 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 trends1c that require nuanced responses;


### 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 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 renewable raw materials , which leads to jobs and economic growth in rural and urban 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 and enhance competitiveness and innovation; underlines that the successful provision of services requires sustainable active management;


### 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 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 and other products with high environmental and carbon footprints; notes that the strategy has a particular focus on storage in the construction sector and believes its implementation should clearly support a broader use of different options for storage and substitution , regardless of life-span of products and based on science-based and robust life-cycle assessments , in line with the goals of the bioeconomy strategy and the industrial strategy and to unlock the full potential of forest-based products in strengthening the circular economy and in the fight against climate change;


### 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 forests contribute to climate change mitigation via carbon sequestration , carbon storage and the substitution of wood and all 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; emphasizes the role of research on substitution of fossil-based materials and fossil fuels.


### 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; stresses that all sustainable wood-based materials and products play an important role in the green transition , independently of their lifespans; recalls that long-and short-lived products are produced simultaneously as the whole tree is used in are source efficient way and underline that eu legislation should not define the end-use of raw materials , or set up or define a cascading principle; 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 , 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; 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 , 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 short- and long-lived recyclable wood-based products to contribute optimally to climate change mitigation and a climate neutral and 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 , such as in construction , textiles , biochemicals , medical applications and battery materials; 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 , 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 , but must not use a static approach and therefore must be adjusted regularly to reflect innovative uses and to take into account national specificities; stresses that a well-functioning , un-distorted market incentivises the efficient use of wood-based resources;


### 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; ### 11. underlines the importance of a reliable supply of wood , wood-based products and forest-based biomass to achieve the eu’s sustainability goals , including the green growth and jobs goal of the green deal , and notes that the demand is expected to continue to grow1a; believes that the eu’s forestry sector provide some of the most sustainably sourced raw materials; calls on the commission to consider displacement effects and effects on competitiveness of the forestry sector and the forest-based industries , as well as to monitor any effects on the availability of wood following the implementation of measures under the strategy;


### 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; ### 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; after the russian invasion of ukraine on 24 february 2022 , highlights the crucial importance of the eu’s security of supply and own raw material production.


### 12. recalls that 2.1 million people work in the forest-based sector , while the extended forest-based value chain supports 4 million jobs in the green economy; calls on the commission and the member states to assess the effects of a shift in the balance of forest functions on the overall employment situation; ### 12. recalls that 2.1 million people work in the forest-based sector , while the extended forest-based value chain supports 4 million jobs in the green economy1a; calls on the commission and the member states to monitor and assess the effects of a shift in the balance of forest functions on the overall employment situation , in rural areas as well as in down-stream parts of the wood-processing industries , and highlights the need to maintain or improve the attractiveness of employment in the sector as well as work-place safety when considering changes in management practices;


### (3) the european green deal34 sets out an ambitious roadmap to transform the union into a sustainable , resource efficient and climate neutral economy. it calls on the commission to review the union rules on waste shipments established under regulation (ec) no 1013/2006. the new circular economy action plan35 adopted in march 2020 further stresses the need for action to ensure that shipments of waste for re-use and recycling in the union are facilitated , that the union does not export its waste challenges to third countries and that illegal waste shipments are better addressed. in addition to the environmental and social benefits , this can also result in ameliorating eu’s strategic dependencies on raw materials. both the council36 and the european parliament37 have also called for a revision of the current union rules on waste shipments established under regulation (ec) no 1013/2006. ### (3) the european green deal34 sets out an ambitious roadmap to transform the union into a sustainable , resource efficient and climate neutral economy. it calls on the commission to review the union rules on waste shipments established under regulation (ec) no 1013/2006. the new circular economy action plan35 adopted in march 2020 further stresses the need for action to ensure that shipments of waste for re-use and recycling in the union are facilitated , that the union does not export its waste challenges to third countries and that illegal waste shipments are better addressed. in addition to the environmental and social benefits , this can also result in ameliorating eu’s strategic dependencies on raw materials while increasing pressure on the eu’s recycling capacity. both the council36 and the european parliament37 have also called for a revision of the current union rules on waste shipments established under regulation (ec) no 1013/2006.


### 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 , enhance the circular economy 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.


### (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 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 , to enable the transition to the circular economy and contribute to the 2050 eu carbon neutrality target as laid down in regulation (eu) 2021/1119 (‘european climate law’);


### in addition , the definitions of ‘waste’ , ‘hazardous waste’ , ‘treatment’ , ‘disposal’ , ‘recovery’ , ‘preparing for re-use’ , ‘re-use’ , ‘recycling’ , ‘waste producer’ , ‘waste holder’ , ‘dealer’ and ‘broker’ laid down in article 3 , points (1) , (2) , (14) , (19) , (15) , (16) , (13) , (17) , (5) , (6) , (7) and (8) respectively of directive 2008/98/ec shall apply. ### in addition , the definitions of ‘waste’ , ‘hazardous waste’ , ‘treatment’ , ‘disposal’ , ‘recovery’ , ‘material for recovery’ , ‘preparing for re-use’ , ‘re-use’ , ‘recycling’ , ‘waste producer’ , ‘waste holder’ , ‘dealer’ and ‘broker’ laid down in article 3 , points (1) , (2) , (14) , (19) , (15) , (15a) , (16) , (13) , (17) , (5) , (6) , (7) and (8) respectively of directive 2008/98/ec shall apply.


### the amount of waste does not exceed 150 kg or any higher amount agreed on a case-by-case basis by the competent authorities concerned and the notifier. ### the amount of waste does not exceed 150 kg for laboratory analysis , 25 000 kg for experimental treatment trials or any higher amount agreed on a case-by-case basis by the competent authorities in the countries of dispatch and the country of destination concerned and the notifier.


### 1. only notifiers that have received a permit or are registered in accordance with chapter iv of directive 2008/98/ec may submit a prior written notification (‘notification’). ### 1. notifiers that have received a permit or are registered in accordance with chapter iv of directive 2008/98/ec , waste producers and operators of experimental treatment trials may submit a prior written notification (‘notification’).


### 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 unless the shipment takes place between two facilities under the control of the same legal entity or 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.


### 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 a harmonised calculation method for determining the amount of financial guarantees or equivalent insurances following a risk-based approach and , if appropriate , by ... [ three years after the date of entry into force of this regulation 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).


### where , within 30 days after submission of the notification , the competent authority of destination has not taken a decision under paragraph 1 , it shall provide the notifier with a motivated explanation upon request. ### the competent authorities of dispatch and destination have the responsibility to complete the notification within 30 days of submission. where , within 30 days after submission of the notification , the competent authority of destination has not taken a decision under paragraph 1 , it shall provide the notifier with a motivated explanation.


### the planned shipment or recovery would not be in accordance with directive 2008/98/ec; ### the planned shipment or recovery would not be in accordance with directive 2008/98/ec , while ensuring an objection to a planned shipment does not harm ‘environmentally sound management’;


### the routing of the different shipments , in particular the points of exit from and entry into each country concerned , as indicated in the notification document is the same. ### the routing of the different shipments , in particular the up to three points of exit from and entry into each country concerned , as indicated in the notification document is the same.


### a description of technologies employed , including r-code(s) , for the recovery operation for which the pre-consent is requested; ### a description of technologies employed , including r-code(s) and the greenhouse gases (ghg) protocol co2 saving , for the recovery operation for which the pre-consent is requested;


### 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 five years with at least one audit conducted by the relevant authorities during the validity period in order to verify compliance with latest regulatory requirements. a pre-consent for a recovery facility issued by the competent authority in one member state shall be valid in all member states. however , a competent authority may revoke the approval for its member state under the conditions set out in article 14(10).


### 12. in the case of a general notification submitted in accordance with article 13 relating to shipments destined to a pre-consented facility , the period of validity of the consent referred to in article 9(3) and (4) shall be extended to three years. by way of derogation from this rule , the competent authorities concerned may decide to shorten that period in duly justified cases. ### 12. in the case of a general notification submitted in accordance with article 13 relating to shipments destined to a pre-consented facility , the period of validity of the consent referred to in article 9(3) and (4) shall be extended to seven years. by way of derogation from this rule , the competent authorities concerned may decide to shorten that period in duly justified cases.


### 3. the facility shall , within one day of receipt of the waste , provide confirmation to the notifier and the relevant authorities that the waste has been received. ### 3. the facility shall , within three days of receipt of the waste , provide confirmation to the notifier and the relevant authorities that the waste has been received.


### 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 of more than 25 % , route , routing , date of shipment by more than two days or carrier shall constitute essential changes.


### 4. the recovery facility or the laboratory and the consignee or , in case they have no access to a system referred to in article 26 , the person referred to in paragraph 2 shall , within one day of receipt of the waste , provide confirmation to the notifier and the relevant authorities that the waste has been received by completing the relevant information contained in annex vii. ### 4. the recovery facility or the laboratory and the consignee or , in case they have no access to a system referred to in article 26 , the person referred to in paragraph 2 shall , within three days of receipt of the waste , provide confirmation to the notifier and the relevant authorities that the waste has been received by completing the relevant information contained in annex vii.


### 5. the recovery facility shall , as soon as possible and no later than 30 days after completion of the recovery operation , and no later than one calendar year after receipt of the waste , certify , under its responsibility , that the recovery has been completed by completing the relevant information contained in annex vii. ### 5. the recovery facility shall , as soon as possible and no later than 30 days after completion of the recovery operation , and no later than one calendar year after receipt of the waste , certify , under its responsibility , that the recovery has been completed by completing the relevant information contained in annex vii. where recovery is delayed due to reasons outside the control of the recovery facility , completion of interim recovery shall be certified.


### 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 or destination shall make publicly available on the internet and free of charge , preferably with standardised and streamlined online reporting process , 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. ### not more than 30 working days after a consent , the competent authorities of dispatch and destination shall make publicly accessible the 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.


### 1. any notification , information , documentation or other communication submitted pursuant to the provisions of this title shall be provided in a language acceptable to the competent authorities concerned. ### 1. any notification , information , documentation or other communication submitted pursuant to the provisions of this title shall be provided in a language acceptable to the competent authorities concerned. english language shall always be accepted by competent authorities concerned.


### 2. the notifier shall provide the competent authorities concerned with authorised translations of the documents referred to in paragraph 1 into a language which is acceptable to them , where they so request. ### 2. the notifier shall provide the competent authorities concerned with authorised translations of the documents referred to in paragraph 1 into a language which is acceptable to them , where they so request. english language shall always be accepted by competent authorities concerned.


### the commission is also empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 76 to supplement this regulation by establishing criteria to distinguish between used goods and waste , for specific categories of commodities for which this distinction is of particular importance for the export of waste from the union. ### the commission is also empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 76 to supplement this regulation by establishing criteria to distinguish between used goods and waste and to set rules with regard to how the financial obligations underextended producer responsibility are to apply to used goods shipped from the union , for specific categories of commodities for which this distinction is of particular importance for the export of waste or used goods from the union.


### 1. in exceptional cases , and where the specific geographical or demographical situation warrants such a step , member states may conclude bilateral agreements making the notification procedure for shipments of specific flows of waste less stringent in respect of cross-border shipments to the nearest suitable facility located in the border area between the two member states concerned. ### 1. where the specific geographical or demographical situation warrants such a step , member states may conclude multilateral agreements making the notification procedure for shipments of specific flows of waste less stringent in respect of cross-border shipments to the nearest suitable facility located in the border area between the two member states concerned.


### 2 exports of non-hazardous waste to countries to which the oecd decision does not apply ### 2 exports of non-hazardous waste outside of the union and efta member states


### 1. exports from the union of the following wastes destined for recovery in countries to which the oecd decision does not apply are prohibited: ### 1. exports from the union of the following wastes destined for recovery outside of the union and efta member states are prohibited:


### g) for waste shipped within the union , basel entry b3011 does not apply and the following entry applies instead: ### g) for waste shipped within the union , basel entry b3011 does not apply and the following entry applies instead:


### 2. paragraph 1 shall not apply to exports of waste destined for recovery to a country included in the list of countries established in accordance with article 38 for the waste specified in that list. ### 2. paragraph 1 shall not apply to exports of waste destined for recovery to a country included in the list of countries established in accordance with article 38 for the waste specified in that list.


### 1. the commission is empowered to adopt a delegated act in accordance with article 76 to supplement this regulation by establishing a list of countries to which the oecd decision does not apply and to which exports of non-hazardous waste from the union for recovery are authorised (“list of countries to which exports are authorised”). this list shall include countries which have submitted a request pursuant to article 39(1) and have demonstrated compliance with the requirements set out in article 39(3) , based on an assessment carried out by the commission pursuant to article 40. ### 1. the commission is empowered to adopt a delegated act in accordance with article 76 to supplement this regulation by establishing a list of countries that are not members of the union or the efta and to which exports of non-hazardous waste from the union for recovery are authorised (“list of countries to which exports are authorised”). this list shall include countries which have submitted a request pursuant to article 39(1) and have demonstrated compliance with the requirements set out in article 39(3) , based on an assessment carried out by the commission pursuant to article 40.


### by [op please insert the date three months after the date of entry into force of this regulation] , the commission shall contact all countries to which the oecd decision does not apply , to provide them with the necessary information on the possibility for those countries to be included in the list of countries to which exports are authorised. ### by [op please insert the date three months after the date of entry into force of this regulation] , the commission shall contact all countries that are not members of the union or the efta , to provide them with the necessary information on the possibility for those countries to be included in the list of countries to which exports are authorised.


### in order to be included in the list of countries to which exports are authorised adopted by [op please insert the date 30 months after the date of entry into force of this regulation] , the countries to which the oecd decision does not apply shall submit their request pursuant to article 39(1) by [op please insert the date 9 months after the date of entry into force of this regulation]. ### in order to be included in the list of countries to which exports are authorised adopted by [op please insert the date 30 months after the date of entry into force of this regulation] , the countries that are not members of the union or the efta shall submit their request pursuant to article 39(1) by [op please insert the date 9 months after the date of entry into force of this regulation].


### 4. the commission shall regularly , and at least every two years following its establishment , update the list of countries to which exports are authorised , in order to: ### 4. the commission shall regularly , and at least every year following its establishment , update the list of countries to which exports are authorised , in order to:


### 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 that are not members of the union or the efta 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.


### 3 exports to countries to which the oecd decision applies ### 3 deleted


### 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 a specific waste stream from the union to a country to which the oecd decision applies has increased by 20% over three months compared to the previous three month period , 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 working 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 order to fulfil the obligation referred to in paragraph 1 , a natural or legal person intending to export waste from the union shall ensure that the facilities which will manage the waste in the country of destination have been subject to an audit by an independent and accredited third party with appropriate qualifications. ### 2. in order to fulfil the obligation referred to in paragraph 1 , a natural or legal person intending to export waste from the union shall ensure that the facilities which will manage the waste in the country of destination have been subject to an audit by an independent and accredited third party with appropriate qualifications.


### 3. the audit referred to in paragraph 2 shall verify compliance of the facility concerned with the criteria laid down in annex x. a legal or natural person shall not export waste to a facility which does not comply with those criteria. ### 3. the audit referred to in paragraph 2 shall verify compliance of the facility concerned , respectively for each relevant individual unit , with the criteria laid down in annex x. a legal or natural person shall not export waste to a facility which does not comply with those criteria.


### 5. a natural or legal person that has commissioned or carried out an audit for a given facility in accordance with paragraph 2 shall ensure that such audit be made available to other natural or legal person intending to export waste to the facility in question , under fair commercial conditions. ### 5. a natural or legal person that has commissioned or carried out an audit for a given facility in accordance with paragraph 2 shall ensure that such audit be made available to other natural or legal person intending to export waste to the facility in question , under fair commercial conditions.


### 8. where an international agreement between the union and a third country to which the oecd decision applies recognises that the facilities in that third country will manage waste in an environmentally sound manner , in accordance with the criteria laid down in annex x , natural and legal persons which intend to export waste to that third country shall be exempted from the obligation in paragraph 2. ### deleted


### 9. upon request by a competent authority or an authority involved in inspections , a natural or legal person that is exempted pursuant to paragraph 8 , shall provide documentary evidence of the relevant international agreement as mentioned in that paragraph in a language acceptable to the competent authorities concerned. ### deleted


### 2. the delegation of power referred to in articles 14(3) , 28(4) , 38(1) , 42(4) and 75 shall be conferred on the commission for a period of five years from the date of entry into force of this regulation. the commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the five-year period. the delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration , unless the european parliament or the council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period. ### 2. the delegation of power referred to in articles 14(3) , 28(4) , 38(1) , 41b(1) , 42(4) and 75 shall be conferred on the commission for a period of five years from the date of entry into force of this regulation. the commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the five-year period. the delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration , unless the european parliament or the council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period.


### 3. the delegation of power referred to in articles 14(3) , 38(1) , 42(4) and 75 may be revoked at any time by the european parliament or by the council. a decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision. it shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the official journal of the european union or at a later date specified therein. it shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force. ### 3. the delegation of power referred to in articles 14(3) , 38(1) , 41b(1) , 42(4) and 75 may be revoked at any time by the european parliament or by the council. a decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision. it shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the official journal of the european union or at a later date specified therein. it shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force.


### 6. a delegated act adopted pursuant to articles 14(3) , 28(4) , 38(1) , 42(4) and 75 shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the european parliament or the council within a period of two months of notification of that act to the european parliament and the council or if , before the expiry of that period , the european parliament and the council have both informed the commission that they will not object. that period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the european parliament or of the council. ### 6. a delegated act adopted pursuant to articles 14(3) , 28(4) , 38(1) , 41b(1) , 42(4) and 75 shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the european parliament or the council within a period of two months of notification of that act to the european parliament and the council or if , before the expiry of that period , the european parliament and the council have both informed the commission that they will not object. that period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the european parliament or of the council.


### it establishes management and monitoring systems , procedures and techniques that have the purpose of preventing , reducing , minimising and to the extent practicable eliminating: ### it establishes and operates management and monitoring systems , procedures and techniques that have the purpose of preventing , reducing , minimising and to the extent practicable eliminating:


### 2. upon verifying compliance of a facility against the above criteria , the independent third party performing the audit must in particular take into account , as a point of reference and where relevant: ### 2. upon verifying compliance of a facility against the above criteria , the independent third party performing the audit must verify that all the activities carried out by the facility complies with:


### (4) regulation (ec) no 1005/2009 of the european parliament and of the council18 ensures , inter alia , that the union complies with the protocol. the commission in its evaluation of regulation (ec) no 1005/200919 concluded that the control measures established under that regulation remain , in general , fit-for-purpose. ### (4) regulation (ec) no 1005/2009 of the european parliament and of the council18 ensures , inter alia , that the union complies with the protocol. the commission in its evaluation of regulation (ec) no 1005/200919 concluded that the control measures established under that regulation remain , in general , fit-for-purpose , are efficient and have significantly contributed to the recovery of the stratospheric ozone layer and to reduce climate warming.


### in cases of unlawful production , import , export , placing on the market , or use of ozone depleting substances listed in annex i or of products and equipment containing those substances or whose functioning relies upon those substances , member states shall envisage maximum administrative fines of at least five times the market value of the concerned substances or products and equipment concerned. in case of a repeated infringement within a five-year period , the member states shall envisage maximum administrative fines of at least eight times the market value of the concerned substances or products and equipment concerned. ### in cases of unlawful production , import , export , placing on the market , or use of ozone depleting substances listed in annex i or of products and equipment containing those substances or whose functioning relies upon those substances and which are without prejudice to directive 2008/99/ec or national law , member states shall envisage maximum administrative fines of at least six times the market value of the concerned substances or products and equipment concerned. in case of a repeated infringement within a five-year period , the member states shall envisage maximum administrative fines of at least ten times the market value of the concerned substances or products and equipment concerned.


### by 1 january 2033 , the commission shall publish a report on the implementation of this regulation. ### by 1 january 2030 , the commission shall present a report to the european parliament and to the council on the implementation of this regulation. the commission shall assess in particular the availability of alternatives to ozone depleting substances for which a derogation is granted under articles 6 , 7 , 8 and 9. the commission shall also assess the impact of this regulation on the fight against the illegal trade of ozone depleting substances. following the presentation of this report and the assessments requested , the commission may , if appropriate , submit a legislative proposal.


### (9) the portal should present the data it contains in aggregated and non-aggregated forms to permit users to undertake targeted searches. ### (9) the portal should present the data it contains in aggregated and non-aggregated forms to permit users to undertake targeted searches in a user-friendly manner. it should improve information sharing , promote environmental benchmarking , observe and compare trends of environmental performance of installantions , and facilitate pollution prevention efforts.


### (10) the reporting requirements should apply at ‘installation level’ in order to implement synergies between the portal and databases on environmental pressures from industrial installations , including those covered by directive 2010/75/eu , and to ensure coherence with , and support to , the implementation of that directive. ### (10) the reporting of data and their subsequent publication in the portal should apply at 'facility level' in order to provide clear , simple and comparable information to the public.


### (15) operators of installations should also report information concerning the production volume , number of employees and operating hours of the concerned installation as well as information on accidents that have led to releases , in order to enable the contextualisation of reported data on pollutant releases and off-site transfers of waste and waste water. ### (15) operators of installations should also report information concerning the production volume , number of employees and operating hours of the concerned installation as well as information on accidents that have led to releases , in order to enable the contextualisation of reported data on pollutant releases and off-site transfers of waste and waste water and other relevant information which should enable installations´ comparison and tracking of necessary progress.


### (16) the overall benefit of the portal for access to environmental information concerning industrial installations should be maximised by including links to other information flows that stem from union environmental legislation on climate change , air , water and land protection and on waste management , including reporting under directive 2012/18/eu of the european parliament and of the council41 , directive 2008/98/ec of the european parliament and of the council42 and directive 2010/75/eu. moreover , in order to maximise the portal’s value to users , it should be designed to facilitate future integration with other relevant environmental data flows. ### (16) the overall benefit of the portal for access to environmental information concerning industrial installations should be maximised by including links to other information flows that stem from union environmental legislation on climate change , air , water , soil and land protection and on waste management , including reporting under directive 2012/18/eu of the european parliament and of the council41 , directive 2008/98/ec of the european parliament and of the council42 and directive 2010/75/eu. it should display information expressed in identical format as in the permits under directive 2010/75/eu and provide data on the level of ambition of the permits compared to the bat conclusions. moreover , in order to maximise the portal’s value to users , it should be designed to facilitate future integration with all other relevant environmental data and their flows.


### (20) in order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of the provisions of this regulation regarding reporting by member states , implementing powers should be conferred on the commission to establish the type and format of information to be provided and the reporting deadlines. those powers should be exercised in accordance with regulation (eu) no 182/2011 of the european parliament and of the council43 . ### (20) in order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of the provisions of this regulation regarding reporting by operators and member states , implementing powers should be conferred on the commission to establish the type and format of information to be provided and the reporting deadlines. those powers should be exercised in accordance with regulation (eu) no 182/2011 of the european parliament and of the council43 .


### (22) where appropriate , the portal should also facilitate access to information on releases from diffuse sources in order to enable decision-makers to better put into context those releases and to choose the most effective solution for pollution reduction. ### (22) the portal should also facilitate access to information on releases from diffuse sources and be interoperable with other relevant databases , such as the scip database , the product passport database within the sustainable products regulation , seveso iii directive reporting , in order to enable decision-makers to better put into context those releases and to choose the most effective and appropriate solution for pollution reduction.


### (23) data reported by the member states should be of high quality in particular as regards their accuracy , completeness , consistency and credibility. competent authorities should therefore assess the quality of the data provided by operators. ### (23) data reported by the member states and operators electronically should be of high quality in particular as regards their accuracy , completeness , consistency and credibility. competent authorities should therefore assess the quality of the data provided by operators.


### (24) public access to environmental information reported by member states should be unrestricted and exceptions from this rule should only be possible in accordance with directive 2003/4/ec of the european parliament and of the council44 or with regulation (ec) no 1049/2001 of the european parliament and of the council45 , as appropriate. ### (24) public access to environmental information reported by member states should be unrestricted and strictly limited exceptions from this rule should only be possible in accordance with directive 2003/4/ec of the european parliament and of the council44 or with regulation (ec) no 1049/2001 of the european parliament and of the council45 , as appropriate.


### (25) public participation should be ensured in further development of the portal by providing early and effective opportunities to submit comments , information , analysis and opinions for the decision-making process. ### (25) public participation should be ensured in further development of the portal by providing early , regular and effective opportunities to submit comments , information , analysis and opinions for the decision-making process.


### (26) in order to enhance the usefulness and impact of the portal , the commission , supported by the agency , should develop guidance supporting the implementation of this regulation. ### (26) in order to enhance the usefulness and impact of the portal , the commission , supported by the agency , should facilitate harmonisation of electronic data and develop guidance supporting the implementation of this regulation.


### (27) it should be possible for the commission to update the list of industrial or agricultural activities in relation to which reporting requirements apply. the commission should therefore be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty amending annex i to this regulation to add activities that have , or are expected to have , an impact on health or the environment and to align the annex with amendments to the protocol. ### (27) it should be possible for the commission to update and if necessary broaden the list of industrial or agricultural activities in relation to which reporting requirements apply. the commission should therefore be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty amending annex i to this regulation to add activities that have , or are expected to have , an impact on health or the environment and to align the annex with amendments to the protocol.


### (30) when adopting delegated acts , 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 interinstitutional agreement of 13 april 2016 on better law-making58 . 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. ### (30) when adopting delegated acts , it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at the level of the relevant specialists and industrial sectors , and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the interinstitutional agreement of 13 april 2016 on better law-making58 . 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.


### this regulation implements the unece protocol on pollutant release and transfer registers (‘the protocol’) by laying down rules on the collection and reporting of environmental data on industrial installations and establishes an industrial emissions portal (‘portal’) at union level in the form of an online database giving access to such data. ### this regulation implements the unece protocol on pollutant release and transfer registers (‘the protocol’) by laying down rules on the collection and reporting of environmental data on industrial installations and establishes an industrial emissions portal (‘portal’) at union level in the form of an online database giving access to such data and serving to assess compliance with the obligations laid down in directive (eu).../….[recast ied].


### this regulation implements the unece protocol on pollutant release and transfer registers (‘the protocol’) by laying down rules on the collection and reporting of environmental data on industrial installations and establishes an industrial emissions portal (‘portal’) at union level in the form of an online database giving access to such data. ### this regulation implements the unece protocol on pollutant release and transfer registers (‘the protocol’) by laying down rules on the collection and reporting of environmental data on industrial installations and establishes an industrial emissions portal (‘portal’) at union level in the form of an online accessible database giving improved access to such data with the aim to achieve the goal of zero pollution by 2050.


### 1. the portal shall include data on: ### 1. the portal shall include data in the format that allows for a successful automated data extraction and comparability thereof on:


### 1. the portal shall include data on: ### 1. except in cases where the data is considered confidential as specified in article 10 , the portal shall include data on:


### 1. the portal shall include data on: ### 1. the portal shall include harmonized data at installation level on:


### 2. the portal shall include links to the following: ### 2. the portal shall include sufficient data , including on activities under the scope of directive 2010/75/ec , based on the following:


### other existing publicly accessible registers , databases or websites , established at member state or union level , that provide access to the reporting requirements set out in union legislation on climate change , air , water and land protection , and on waste management. ### other existing publicly accessible registers , databases or websites , established at member state or union level , that provide access in the format that allows for a successful automated data extraction and comparability of data to the environmental reporting requirements laid down in article 14a of directive (eu).../….[recast ied] and reporting requirements set out in union legislation on climate change , air , water and land protection , and on waste management.


### 1. the commission shall make the portal publicly accessible , presenting the data in both aggregated and non-aggregated forms with a view to enabling searches by: ### 1. the commission shall make the portal publicly accessible , presenting the data in both aggregated and non-aggregated forms with a view to enabling searches and automated data extraction by:


### installation , including the installation's parent company where applicable , and its geographical location , including the river basin; ### facility , including the facility's parent company where applicable , and its geographical location , including the river basin;


### off-site transfers of waste and , as appropriate , their destination; ### off-site transfers of waste and , as appropriate , their destination , disaggregated by the type of the relevant r or d codes and differentiated by the respective eu waste code;


### installation owner or operator. ### facility owner or operator.


### 2. the portal shall be designed for maximum ease of public access to allow the data , under normal operating conditions , to be continuously and readily accessible on the internet. its design shall take into account the possibility of its future expansion and shall include all data reported for previous reporting years , up to at least the previous ten reporting years. ### 2. the portal shall be designed for maximum ease of public access to allow the data , under normal operating conditions , to be continuously and readily accessible on the internet , to improve public participation in decision-making , to allow for benchmarking of environmental performance of the activities and to track progress related to pollution prevention , and to allow check of compliance. its design shall take into account the possibility of its future expansion and shall include all data reported for previous reporting years , up to at least the previous ten reporting years.


### 1. the operator of each installation that undertakes one or more of the activities specified in annex i , which meet the applicable capacity thresholds specified in that annex , shall report annually , to its competent authority , the following data , unless that data is already available to the competent authority: ### 1. the operator of each facility that undertakes one or more of the activities specified in annex i , which meet the applicable capacity thresholds specified in that annex , shall report annually , to its competent authority , the following data , unless that data is already available to the competent authority and except in cases where the data is considered confidential as specified in article 10:


### 1. the operator of each installation that undertakes one or more of the activities specified in annex i , which meet the applicable capacity thresholds specified in that annex , shall report annually , to its competent authority , the following data , unless that data is already available to the competent authority: ### 1. the operator of each installation that undertakes one or more of the activities specified in annex i , which meet the applicable capacity thresholds specified in that annex , shall report at least annually , to its competent authority , the following data , unless that data is already available to the competent authority:


### off-site transfers of hazardous waste exceeding 2 tonnes per year or of non-hazardous waste exceeding 2 000 tonnes per year , for any operations of recovery or disposal with the exception of the disposal operations of land treatment and deep injection disposal operations , as specified in annex i to directive 2008/98/ec , indicating with ‘r’ or ‘d’ respectively whether the waste is destined for recovery or disposal and , for transboundary movements of hazardous waste , the name and address of the recoverer or the disposer of the waste and the actual recovery or disposal site. waste which is subject to land treatment or deep injection disposal operations shall be reported as a release to land only by the operator of the installation from which the waste originates; ### off-site transfers of hazardous waste exceeding 1 tonnes per year or of non-hazardous waste exceeding 1 000 tonnes per year , for any operations of recovery or disposal , indicated with their ‘r’ or ‘d’ codes , whether the waste is destined for recovery or disposal and the respective ‘r’ or ‘d’ codes , the name and address of the recoverer or the disposer of the waste and the actual recovery or disposal site. waste which is subject to land treatment or deep injection disposal operations shall be reported as a release to land only by the operator of the installation from which the waste originates;


### information allowing contextualisation of the data reported under points (a) to (d) , including production volume , number of employees , number of operating hours , and information on accidents that have led to releases; ### information allowing contextualisation of the data reported under points (a) to (d) , including production volume , number of operating hours , and information on accidents that have led to releases;


### 3. operators shall obtain the data referred to in paragraph 1 by means of measurement. where measurement is not practicable , operators shall use calculation. where neither measurement nor calculation is practicable , operators may obtain the data by estimation. ### 3. operators shall obtain the data referred to in paragraph 1 using the best available information , which may include monitoring data , emission factors , mass balance equations , indirect monitoring or other calculations , engineering judgments and other methods in line with article 8(1) and in accordance with internationally approved methodologies , where these are available.


### 1. member states shall provide , each year , to the commission , by electronic means , a report containing all the data referred to in article 5 in a format and by a date to be established by the commission by means of implementing acts. those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 17(2). the reporting date shall be , in any case , no later than 11 months after the end of the reporting year. ### 1. member states shall provide , each year , to the commission , by electronic means , a report containing all the data referred to in article 5 in a format enabling comparison , searches and automated data extraction and by a date to be established by the commission by means of implementing acts. those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 17(2). the reporting date shall be , in any case , no later than 11 months after the end of the reporting year.


### 3. where it determines that no data on the releases from diffuse sources exist , the commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 15 in order to supplement this regulation by initiating reporting on releases of relevant pollutants from one or more diffuse sources using , where appropriate , internationally approved methodologies. ### 3. the commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 15 in order to supplement this regulation by initiating reporting on releases of relevant pollutants from relevant diffuse sources using , where appropriate , internationally approved methodologies.


### when data is considered confidential by a member state in accordance with article 4(2) of directive 2003/4/ec , the report referred to in article 6(2) of this regulation for the reporting year concerned shall indicate separately for each installation which data cannot be made public and provide the reasons for this. ### when data is considered confidential by a member state in accordance with article 4(2) of directive 2003/4/ec , the report referred to in article 6(2) of this regulation for the reporting year concerned shall indicate separately for each installation which data cannot be made public and provide the reasons for this. any information relating to environmental performance of an installation and impacts on the environment , including from consumption of resources , shall be regarded as non-confidential for which an overriding interest of disclosure under this regulation exists.


### when data is considered confidential by a member state in accordance with article 4(2) of directive 2003/4/ec , the report referred to in article 6(2) of this regulation for the reporting year concerned shall indicate separately for each installation which data cannot be made public and provide the reasons for this. ### when data is considered confidential by an operator in accordance with article 4(2) of directive 2003/4/ec , the report referred to in article 6(2) of this regulation for the reporting year concerned shall indicate separately for each facility which data cannot be reported and provide the reasons for this.


### 1. the commission shall provide the public with early and effective opportunities to participate in the further development of the portal , including capacity-building and the preparation of amendments to this regulation. ### 1. the commission shall establish regular dialogues with all relevant stakeholders , including from non-governmental sector , and provide the public with early and effective opportunities to participate in the further development of the portal , including capacity-building and the preparation of amendments to this regulation.


### 2. the public shall have the opportunity to submit comments , information , analyses and opinions within a reasonable timeframe. ### 2. the public shall have the opportunity to submit comments , information , analyses and opinions within a sufficiently long timeframe.


### the commission , assisted by the agency , shall draw up and periodically update guidance supporting the implementation of this regulation , addressing at least the following: ### the commission , assisted by the agency , and after consultation with the e-prtr expert group , shall draw up and periodically update guidance supporting the implementation of this regulation , addressing at least the following:


### the data to be reported; ### the data to be reported and an indicative sector-specific sub-list of air and water pollutants based on their significance and relevance;


### 2. the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in article 7(3) and article 14 shall be conferred on the commission for a period of five years from … [office of publication: please insert the date = the date of entry into force of this regulation]. the commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the five-year period. the delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration , unless the european parliament or the council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period. ### 2. the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in article 7(3) and article 14 shall be conferred on the commission for a period of three years from … [office of publication: please insert the date = the date of entry into force of this regulation]. the commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the three-year period. the delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration , unless the european parliament or the council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period.


### 4. before adopting a delegated act , the commission shall consult experts designated by each member state in accordance with the principles laid down in the interinstitutional agreement of 13 april 2016 on better law-making. ### 4. before adopting a delegated act , the commission shall consult specialists designated by each member state and from industrial sectors in accordance with the principles laid down in the interinstitutional agreement of 13 april 2016 on better law-making.


### — having regard to the intergovernmental panel on climate change (ipcc) special report on global warming of 1.5° c , its sixth assessment report (ar6) and its synthesis report thereon , ### — having regard to the intergovernmental panel on climate change (ipcc) special report on global warming of 1.5° c , its special report on climate change and land , its special report on the ocean and cryosphere in a changing climate , and its sixth assessment report (ar6);


### — having regard to the world meteorological organisation (wmo) report on the state of the global climate in 2020 of april 2021 , ### — having regard to the world meteorological organisation (wmo) report on the state of the global climate in 2021 of may 2022;


### (4) article 118 of regulation (eu) 2019/6 builds on the one health action plan against antimicrobial resistance (‘amr’)9 , by enhancing the prevention and control of amr and promoting a more prudent and responsible use of antimicrobials in animals. this is also reflected in the commission’s farm to fork strategy10 , in which the commission has set the ambitious target of reducing by 50% overall eu sales of antimicrobials used for farmed animals and in aquaculture by 2030. ### (4) article 118 of regulation (eu) 2019/6 builds on the one health action plan against antimicrobial resistance (‘amr’)9 , by enhancing the prevention and control of amr and promoting a more prudent and responsible use of antimicrobials in animals. this is also reflected in the commission’s farm to fork strategy10 , in which the commission has set the ambitious target of reducing by 50% overall eu sales of antimicrobials used for farmed animals and in aquaculture by 2030. even as the use of antimicrobials in europe has decreased , the work should continue and the fight against misuse and overuse of antimicrobials should be upheld across the whole world. there is therefore a need for a consistent global approach against amr that , when possible , sets up reduction targets for countries , taking countries' starting positions and specific prerequisites into account.


### it shall apply from 28 january 2022. ### it shall apply from the date of its entry into force. however , point (1) of article 1 shall apply from 28 january 2022.


### (5) in order to ensure an effective implementation of the prohibition of the use of antimicrobials for growth promotion and yield increase and of the use of antimicrobials reserved for treatment of certain infections in humans , official controls for the verification of compliance of animals and products of animal origin exported to the union with article 118(1) of regulation (eu) 2019/6 should be included in the scope of regulation (eu) 2017/625. ### (5) in order to ensure an effective implementation of the prohibition of the use of antimicrobials for growth promotion and yield increase and of the use of antimicrobials reserved for treatment of certain infections in humans , official controls for the verification of compliance of animals and products of animal origin exported to the union with article 118(1) of regulation (eu) 2019/6 should be included in the scope of regulation (eu) 2017/625. the 2017 ronafa report calls for more preventative measures in the combat against amr. higher animal welfare standards and better implementation of animal welfare legislation , together with the use of preventative tools such as vaccines and the use of innovative animal health technologies such as diagnostics , can reduce the need for antimicrobials.


### a. whereas health is fundamental to the well-being of europeans and equitable access to healthcare is a pillar of the eu; whereas safe , affordable medicines are needed to combat all diseases; whereas patients should be at the centre of all health policies , alongside investment and research; ### a. whereas ensuring patient access to medicines is one of the core objectives of the eu and the who , and of sustainable development goal 3; whereas universal access to medicines depends on their timely availability and their affordability for everyone , without any geographical discrimination; whereas health is fundamental to the well-being of europeans and equitable access to healthcare is a pillar of the eu; whereas safe , affordable medicines are needed to combat all diseases; whereas patients should be at the centre of all health policies , alongside investment and research;


### a. whereas health is fundamental to the well-being of europeans and equitable access to healthcare is a pillar of the eu; whereas safe , affordable medicines are needed to combat all diseases; whereas patients should be at the centre of all health policies , alongside investment and research; ### a. whereas health and equitable access to healthcare are fundamental to the well-being of europeans; whereas safe , affordable medicines are needed to combat all diseases; whereas patients should be at the centre of all health policies , alongside investment and research;


### a. whereas the pandemic has revealed the limitations of the current set-up for managing value chains and accessibility to medicines and vaccines; ### a. whereas the pandemic has revealed the limitations of the current set-up for managing value chains and accessibility to medicines and vaccines; whereas access to medicines can be improved in particular by means of closer cooperation with third countries on regulatory standards;


### b. whereas covid-19 has had an impact on people’s health and on the economy; whereas it has highlighted both the eu’s strengths and weaknesses; whereas in order to strengthen the resilience of our national health systems to cross-border threats , more european integration is necessary; whereas a european health union , which contributes to an increasingly social union , is key in this process; ### b. whereas covid-19 has had an impact on people’s health and on the economy; whereas it has highlighted both the eu’s strengths and weaknesses; whereas in order to strengthen the resilience of our national health systems to cross-border threats , more european integration is necessary; whereas a european health union should contribute to and foster closer cooperation , coordination and knowledge sharing on health between member states and relevant stakeholders;


### b. whereas universal access to medicines is a fundamental right the full realisation of which is incompatible with a pharmaceutical model based primarily on the pursuit of profit; ### b. whereas universal access to medicines is a fundamental right;


### c. whereas the pharmaceutical strategy covers the full cycle of medicines , including research , testing , authorisation , consumption and disposal , and contributes to meeting the objectives of the european green deal , the digital transformation and climate neutrality; ### c. whereas the pharmaceutical strategy covers the full cycle of medicines , including research , testing , authorisation , consumption and disposal , and contributes to meeting the objectives of the european green deal , the digital transformation , the circular economy and climate neutrality;


### c. whereas the pharmaceutical strategy covers the full cycle of medicines , including research , testing , authorisation , consumption and disposal , and contributes to meeting the objectives of the european green deal , the digital transformation and climate neutrality; ### c. whereas the pharmaceutical strategy covers the full cycle of medicines , including research , assessment , testing , authorisation , production , access , consumption and disposal , and contributes to meeting the objectives of the european green deal , the digital transformation and climate neutrality;


### 1. stresses that investment in research into and the development of innovative medicines and treatments , as well as access to safe , effective and high-quality medicines , are essential for making progress in the prevention and treatment of diseases; ### 1. stresses that investment in research into and the development of innovative medicines , diagnostics and treatments , as well as access to safe , effective and high-quality medicines , are essential for making progress in the prevention and treatment of diseases;


### 1. calls on the commission to work towards a european public biomedical infrastructure covering the entire medicines value chain and to develop the prospective european health emergency response authority (hera) along those lines; ### 1. calls on the commission to work towards a european public biomedical infrastructure covering the entire medicines value chain and to develop the prospective european health emergency preparedness and response authority (hera) along those lines;


### 2. considers that investment in research has not been sufficient to meet the therapeutic needs of patients with rare diseases , paediatric cancers and neurodegenerative diseases or to deal with antimicrobial resistance (amr); ### 2. considers that investment in research has not been sufficient to meet the therapeutic needs of patients with rare diseases , paediatric cancers and neurodegenerative diseases or to deal with antimicrobial resistance (amr); calls on the commission to strengthen industrial policy in the pharmaceutical sector and stimulate investment in non-patented paediatric medicines;


### 2. considers that investment in research has not been sufficient to meet the therapeutic needs of patients with rare diseases , paediatric cancers and neurodegenerative diseases or to deal with antimicrobial resistance (amr); ### 2. considers that investment in research has not been sufficient to meet the diagnostic and therapeutic needs of patients with rare or chronic diseases such as paediatric cancers and neurodegenerative diseases or to deal with antimicrobial resistance (amr);


### 2. emphasises the key importance of intellectual property protection in the eu , which is essential if the eu is not to be dependent on third countries and is to enhance its strategic autonomy in the field of medicines; calls for a joint review process involving european , national and regional institutions , along with health professionals , industry representatives and stakeholders , with a view to identifying shared approaches , in particular to the challenges posed by the covid-19 pandemic; ### 2. notes that patent protection is an incentive for companies to invest in innovation and produce new medicines; notes at the same time that the exclusionary effect of patents may lead to limited market supply and reduced access to medicines as well as pharmaceutical products; notes that a balance should be struck between intellectual property protection , encouraging innovation , ensuring access to medicines and protecting public health; calls for a joint review process involving european , national and regional institutions , along with health professionals , industry representatives and stakeholders , with a view to identifying shared approaches , in particular to the challenges posed by the covid-19 pandemic;


### 2. calls on the commission to keep the results of union-funded r&d in the public domain; points out that the protection of patents must not run counter to the right to health; ### 2. calls on the commission to maintain a stable and predictable legislative framework for intellectual property in order to encourage pharmaceutical innovation in the eu;


### 3. considers it imperative that a common eu therapeutic guide for antimicrobials be introduced and that communication campaigns on amr be coordinated through a single calendar at eu level; ### 3. considers it imperative that a common eu therapeutic guide for antimicrobials be introduced and that communication campaigns on amr be coordinated to create more awareness on antimicrobial resistance , its variants and its consequences at eu level; supports the commission’s intentions of making the eu a ’best practice region’ and the introduction of interdisciplinary tools , as the future cap , to tackle amr;


### 3. stresses the importance of supporting research in the eu , not least in order to increase the number of patents filed in the member states; stresses that one of the priorities should be to develop medicines in areas where needs have been met only insufficiently or not at all or where commercial interest is low; draws attention , in that connection , to the key role played by ai and its potential as a driver of research and development in the health and pharmaceutical sector; ### 3. stresses the importance of supporting research in the eu; stresses that one of the priorities should be to develop medicines in areas where needs have been met only insufficiently or not at all or where commercial interest is low; draws attention , in that connection , to the key role played by ai and its potential as a driver of research and development in the health and pharmaceutical sector;


### 3. calls on the commission to develop a new incentive model , look into decoupling mechanisms as an alternative to exclusive protections , and attach strict conditions to public funds in accordance with the principle of fair return on investment; ### deleted