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| 20.10.2017 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 355/167 |
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20.10.2017

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 355/167

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P8_TA(2015)0381

Emissions of certain atmospheric pollutants ***I

Amendments adopted by the European Parliament on 28 October 2015 on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the reduction of national emissions of certain atmospheric pollutants and amending Directive 2003/35/EC (COM(2013)0920 — C7-0004/2014 — 2013/0443(COD)) (1)

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(Ordinary legislative procedure: first reading)

(2017/C 355/27)

Amendment 2

Amendment 2

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Recital 2

Recital 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (2) | The seventh Environment Action Programme (18) confirms the Union’s long-term objective for air policy, to achieve levels of air quality that do not give rise to significant negative impacts on and risks to human health and the environment, and calls, to that end, for full compliance with the current air quality legislation of the Union, post-2020 strategic targets and actions, enhanced efforts in areas where the population and ecosystems are exposed to high levels of air pollutants, and reinforced synergies between air quality legislation and Union’s policy objectives set for climate change and biodiversity in particular. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(2)

The seventh Environment Action Programme (18) confirms the Union’s long-term objective for air policy, to achieve levels of air quality that do not give rise to significant negative impacts on and risks to human health and the environment, and calls, to that end, for full compliance with the current air quality legislation of the Union, post-2020 strategic targets and actions, enhanced efforts in areas where the population and ecosystems are exposed to high levels of air pollutants, and reinforced synergies between air quality legislation and Union’s policy objectives set for climate change and biodiversity in particular.

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| (2) | The seventh Environment Action Programme (18) confirms the Union’s long-term objective for air policy, to achieve levels of air quality that do not give rise to significant negative impacts on and risks to human health and the environment, and calls, to that end, for full compliance with the current air quality legislation of the Union, post-2020 strategic targets and actions, enhanced efforts in areas where the population and ecosystems are exposed to high levels of air pollutants, and reinforced synergies between air quality legislation and Union’s policy objectives set for climate change and biodiversity in particular.
  The Common Agricultural Policy for the 2014-2020 period offers the possibility for Member States to contribute to air quality with specific measures. Future evaluation will provide a better understanding of the effects of these measures. |
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(2)

The seventh Environment Action Programme (18) confirms the Union’s long-term objective for air policy, to achieve levels of air quality that do not give rise to significant negative impacts on and risks to human health and the environment, and calls, to that end, for full compliance with the current air quality legislation of the Union, post-2020 strategic targets and actions, enhanced efforts in areas where the population and ecosystems are exposed to high levels of air pollutants, and reinforced synergies between air quality legislation and Union’s policy objectives set for climate change and biodiversity in particular.
  The Common Agricultural Policy for the 2014-2020 period offers the possibility for Member States to contribute to air quality with specific measures. Future evaluation will provide a better understanding of the effects of these measures.

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The Common Agricultural Policy for the 2014-2020 period offers the possibility for Member States to contribute to air quality with specific measures. Future evaluation will provide a better understanding of the effects of these measures.

Amendment 3

Amendment 3

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Recital 4 a (new)

Recital 4 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| | (4a) | Member States and the Union are parties to the 2013 Minamata Convention on Mercury, which seeks to improve human health and environmental protection through the reduction of mercury emissions from existing and new sources. This Directive should contribute to the reduction of mercury emissions in the Union as required by the Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament of 28 January 2005 on a Community Strategy on Mercury and the Minamata Convention on Mercury. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(4a)

(4a)

Member States and the Union are parties to the 2013 Minamata Convention on Mercury, which seeks to improve human health and environmental protection through the reduction of mercury emissions from existing and new sources. This Directive should contribute to the reduction of mercury emissions in the Union as required by the Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament of 28 January 2005 on a Community Strategy on Mercury and the Minamata Convention on Mercury.

Member States and the Union are parties to the 2013 Minamata Convention on Mercury, which seeks to improve human health and environmental protection through the reduction of mercury emissions from existing and new sources. This Directive should contribute to the reduction of mercury emissions in the Union as required by the Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament of 28 January 2005 on a Community Strategy on Mercury and the Minamata Convention on Mercury.

Amendment 4

Amendment 4

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Recital 6

Recital 6

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (6) | The national emission ceiling regime established by Directive 2001/81/EC should therefore be revised in order to
  align it
  with the international commitments of the Union and the Member States. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(6)

The national emission ceiling regime established by Directive 2001/81/EC should therefore be revised in order to
  align it
  with the international commitments of the Union and the Member States.

align it

| (6) | The national emission ceiling regime established by Directive 2001/81/EC should therefore be revised in order to
  ensure compliance
  with the international commitments of the Union and the Member States. |
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(6)

The national emission ceiling regime established by Directive 2001/81/EC should therefore be revised in order to
  ensure compliance
  with the international commitments of the Union and the Member States.

ensure compliance

Amendment 5

Amendment 5

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Recital 8

Recital 8

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (8) | This Directive should also contribute to the achievement of the air quality objectives set in Union legislation and to the mitigation of climate change impacts by reducing emissions of short-lived climate pollutants
  as well as
  to the improvement of air quality globally. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(8)

This Directive should also contribute to the achievement of the air quality objectives set in Union legislation and to the mitigation of climate change impacts by reducing emissions of short-lived climate pollutants
  as well as
  to the improvement of air quality globally.

as well as

| (8) | This Directive should also contribute to the achievement
  , in a cost-effective manner,
  of the air quality objectives set in Union legislation and to the mitigation of climate change impacts by reducing emissions of short-lived climate pollutants
  in addition
  to the improvement of air quality globally
  and by improving synergies with Union climate and energy policy and ensuring non-duplication of existing Union legislation. In particular, this Directive should be aligned with evolving Union and international climate change action, including, but not limited to, the 2030 policy framework for climate and energy and a comprehensive, binding global climate change agreement
  . |
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(8)

This Directive should also contribute to the achievement
  , in a cost-effective manner,
  of the air quality objectives set in Union legislation and to the mitigation of climate change impacts by reducing emissions of short-lived climate pollutants
  in addition
  to the improvement of air quality globally
  and by improving synergies with Union climate and energy policy and ensuring non-duplication of existing Union legislation. In particular, this Directive should be aligned with evolving Union and international climate change action, including, but not limited to, the 2030 policy framework for climate and energy and a comprehensive, binding global climate change agreement
  .

, in a cost-effective manner,

in addition

and by improving synergies with Union climate and energy policy and ensuring non-duplication of existing Union legislation. In particular, this Directive should be aligned with evolving Union and international climate change action, including, but not limited to, the 2030 policy framework for climate and energy and a comprehensive, binding global climate change agreement

Amendment 6

Amendment 6

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Recital 8 a (new)

Recital 8 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| | (8a) | This Directive should also contribute to the reduction of the health-related costs of air pollution in the Union by improving EU citizens’ quality of life as well as to favour the transition to a green economy. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(8a)

(8a)

This Directive should also contribute to the reduction of the health-related costs of air pollution in the Union by improving EU citizens’ quality of life as well as to favour the transition to a green economy.

This Directive should also contribute to the reduction of the health-related costs of air pollution in the Union by improving EU citizens’ quality of life as well as to favour the transition to a green economy.

Amendment 7

Amendment 7

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Recital 8 b (new)

Recital 8 b (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| | (8b) | In order to reduce emissions from maritime transport, it is necessary to ensure a full and timely implementation of the limits laid down by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and a strict enforcement of Directive 2012/33/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council

   (1a)

  . Further action to control shipping emissions is also needed. It is appropriate that the Union and Member States consider defining new emission control areas and continue to work within the IMO to further reduce the emissions. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(8b)

(8b)

In order to reduce emissions from maritime transport, it is necessary to ensure a full and timely implementation of the limits laid down by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and a strict enforcement of Directive 2012/33/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council

   (1a)

  . Further action to control shipping emissions is also needed. It is appropriate that the Union and Member States consider defining new emission control areas and continue to work within the IMO to further reduce the emissions.

In order to reduce emissions from maritime transport, it is necessary to ensure a full and timely implementation of the limits laid down by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and a strict enforcement of Directive 2012/33/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council

1a

. Further action to control shipping emissions is also needed. It is appropriate that the Union and Member States consider defining new emission control areas and continue to work within the IMO to further reduce the emissions.

Amendment 8

Amendment 8

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Recital 9

Recital 9

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (9) | Member States should comply with the emission reduction commitments set out in this Directive for 2020 and 2030. So as to ensure demonstrable progress towards the 2030 commitments, Member States should meet intermediate emission levels in 2025, set on the basis of a linear trajectory between their emission levels for 2020 and those defined by the
  emission reduction commitments
  for 2030, unless this would entail disproportionate costs. Where the 2025 emissions cannot be so limited, Member States should explain the reasons in their reports under this Directive
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(9)

Member States should comply with the emission reduction commitments set out in this Directive for 2020 and 2030. So as to ensure demonstrable progress towards the 2030 commitments, Member States should meet intermediate emission levels in 2025, set on the basis of a linear trajectory between their emission levels for 2020 and those defined by the
  emission reduction commitments
  for 2030, unless this would entail disproportionate costs. Where the 2025 emissions cannot be so limited, Member States should explain the reasons in their reports under this Directive
  .

Member States should comply with the emission reduction commitments set out in this Directive for 2020 and 2030. So as to ensure demonstrable progress towards the 2030 commitments, Member States should meet intermediate emission levels in 2025, set on the basis of a linear trajectory between their emission levels for 2020 and those defined by the

for 2030, unless this would entail disproportionate costs. Where the 2025 emissions cannot be so limited, Member States should explain the reasons in their reports under this Directive

| (9) | In order to limit the atmospheric emissions of air pollutants and to effectively contribute to the Union objective of achieving air quality that does not give rise to significant negative impacts on and risks to health, and to reducing the levels and deposition of acidifying and eutrophying pollutants below critical loads and levels, binding national
  emission reduction commitments
  are set in this Directive for 2020, 2025 and 2030
  . |
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(9)

In order to limit the atmospheric emissions of air pollutants and to effectively contribute to the Union objective of achieving air quality that does not give rise to significant negative impacts on and risks to health, and to reducing the levels and deposition of acidifying and eutrophying pollutants below critical loads and levels, binding national
  emission reduction commitments
  are set in this Directive for 2020, 2025 and 2030
  .

In order to limit the atmospheric emissions of air pollutants and to effectively contribute to the Union objective of achieving air quality that does not give rise to significant negative impacts on and risks to health, and to reducing the levels and deposition of acidifying and eutrophying pollutants below critical loads and levels, binding national

are set in this Directive for 2020, 2025 and 2030

Amendment 9

Amendment 9

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Recital 11

Recital 11

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (11) | In order to promote cost-effective achievement of the national emission reduction commitments
  and of the intermediate emission levels
  , Member States should
  be entitled to account for emission reductions from international maritime traffic if emissions from that sector are lower than the levels of emissions that would result from compliance with Union law standards, including the sulphur limits for fuels set in Directive 1999/32/EC of the Council (21).


  Member States should also
  have the possibility to jointly meet their commitments
  and intermediate emission levels
  regarding methane (CH4) and of making use of Decision no406/2009/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council for so doing (22). For the purpose of checking compliance with their national emission ceilings, emission reduction commitments and
  intermediate
  emission levels, Member States could adjust their national emission inventories in view of improved scientific understanding and methodologies regarding emissions. The Commission could object to the use of
  any of these flexibilities
  by a Member State, should the conditions set out in this Directive not be met. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(11)

In order to promote cost-effective achievement of the national emission reduction commitments
  and of the intermediate emission levels
  , Member States should
  be entitled to account for emission reductions from international maritime traffic if emissions from that sector are lower than the levels of emissions that would result from compliance with Union law standards, including the sulphur limits for fuels set in Directive 1999/32/EC of the Council (21).


  Member States should also
  have the possibility to jointly meet their commitments
  and intermediate emission levels
  regarding methane (CH4) and of making use of Decision no406/2009/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council for so doing (22). For the purpose of checking compliance with their national emission ceilings, emission reduction commitments and
  intermediate
  emission levels, Member States could adjust their national emission inventories in view of improved scientific understanding and methodologies regarding emissions. The Commission could object to the use of
  any of these flexibilities
  by a Member State, should the conditions set out in this Directive not be met.

and of the intermediate emission levels

be entitled to account for emission reductions from international maritime traffic if emissions from that sector are lower than the levels of emissions that would result from compliance with Union law standards, including the sulphur limits for fuels set in Directive 1999/32/EC of the Council (21

Member States should also

and intermediate emission levels

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intermediate

any of these flexibilities

| (11) | In order to promote cost-effective achievement of the national emission reduction commitments, Member States should have the possibility to jointly meet their commitments regarding methane (CH4) and of making use of Decision no 406/2009/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council for so doing (22). For the purpose of checking compliance with their national emission ceilings, emission reduction commitments and emission levels, Member States could adjust their national emission inventories in view of improved scientific understanding and methodologies regarding emissions. The Commission could object to the use of
  these flexibilities
  by a Member State, should the conditions set out in this Directive not be met. |
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(11)

In order to promote cost-effective achievement of the national emission reduction commitments, Member States should have the possibility to jointly meet their commitments regarding methane (CH4) and of making use of Decision no 406/2009/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council for so doing (22). For the purpose of checking compliance with their national emission ceilings, emission reduction commitments and emission levels, Member States could adjust their national emission inventories in view of improved scientific understanding and methodologies regarding emissions. The Commission could object to the use of
  these flexibilities
  by a Member State, should the conditions set out in this Directive not be met.

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these flexibilities

Amendment 10

Amendment 10

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Recital 12

Recital 12

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (12) | Member States should adopt and implement a national air pollution control programme with a view to meeting their emission reduction requirements and
  intermediate emission levels, and
  to contributing effectively to the achievement of the Union air quality objectives. To this effect, Member States should take account of the need to reduce emissions in zones and agglomerations affected by excessive air pollutant concentrations and/or in those that contribute significantly to air pollution in other zones and agglomerations, including in neighbouring countries. National air pollution control programmes should, to that end, contribute to the successful implementation of air quality plans enacted under Article 23 of Directive 2008/50/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (23). |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(12)

Member States should adopt and implement a national air pollution control programme with a view to meeting their emission reduction requirements and
  intermediate emission levels, and
  to contributing effectively to the achievement of the Union air quality objectives. To this effect, Member States should take account of the need to reduce emissions in zones and agglomerations affected by excessive air pollutant concentrations and/or in those that contribute significantly to air pollution in other zones and agglomerations, including in neighbouring countries. National air pollution control programmes should, to that end, contribute to the successful implementation of air quality plans enacted under Article 23 of Directive 2008/50/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (23).

intermediate emission levels, and

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| (12) | Member States should adopt and implement a national air pollution control programme with a view to meeting their emission reduction requirements and to contributing effectively to the achievement of the Union air quality objectives. To this effect, Member States should take account of the need to reduce emissions in zones and agglomerations affected by excessive air pollutant concentrations and/or in those that contribute significantly to air pollution in other zones and agglomerations, including in neighbouring countries. National air pollution control programmes should, to that end, contribute to the successful implementation of air quality plans enacted under Article 23 of Directive 2008/50/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (23). |
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(12)

Member States should adopt and implement a national air pollution control programme with a view to meeting their emission reduction requirements and to contributing effectively to the achievement of the Union air quality objectives. To this effect, Member States should take account of the need to reduce emissions in zones and agglomerations affected by excessive air pollutant concentrations and/or in those that contribute significantly to air pollution in other zones and agglomerations, including in neighbouring countries. National air pollution control programmes should, to that end, contribute to the successful implementation of air quality plans enacted under Article 23 of Directive 2008/50/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (23).

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Amendment 11

Amendment 11

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Recital 13

Recital 13

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (13) | In order to reduce atmospheric
  NH3 and PM2,5
  emissions from the main contributors, national air pollution control programmes should include measures applicable to the agricultural sector. Member States should be entitled to implement measures other than those set out in this Directive with an equivalent level of environmental performance owning to specific national circumstances. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(13)

In order to reduce atmospheric
  NH3 and PM2,5
  emissions from the main contributors, national air pollution control programmes should include measures applicable to the agricultural sector. Member States should be entitled to implement measures other than those set out in this Directive with an equivalent level of environmental performance owning to specific national circumstances.

NH3

| (13) | In order to reduce atmospheric
  NH3, CH4 and PM2,5
  emissions from the main contributors, national air pollution control programmes should include measures applicable to the agricultural sector.
  These measures should be cost-effective and based on specific information and data, taking account of scientific progress and previous measures undertaken by Member States. The development of guidelines on good agricultural practice for using NH3, to be exchanged at Union level, would also be desirable in an attempt to reduce these emissions
  . Member States should be entitled to implement measures other than those set out in this Directive with an equivalent level of environmental performance owning to specific national circumstances. |
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(13)

In order to reduce atmospheric
  NH3, CH4 and PM2,5
  emissions from the main contributors, national air pollution control programmes should include measures applicable to the agricultural sector.
  These measures should be cost-effective and based on specific information and data, taking account of scientific progress and previous measures undertaken by Member States. The development of guidelines on good agricultural practice for using NH3, to be exchanged at Union level, would also be desirable in an attempt to reduce these emissions
  . Member States should be entitled to implement measures other than those set out in this Directive with an equivalent level of environmental performance owning to specific national circumstances.

NH3

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These measures should be cost-effective and based on specific information and data, taking account of scientific progress and previous measures undertaken by Member States. The development of guidelines on good agricultural practice for using NH3

Amendment 12

Amendment 12

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Recital 13 a (new)

Recital 13 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| | (13a) | In order to reduce emissions from the main contributors, national air pollution control programmes should include measures applicable to all relevant sectors, including agriculture, industry, road transport, non-road mobile machinery, inland and domestic shipping, domestic heating and solvents. Member States should be entitled to implement measures other than those set out in this Directive with an equivalent level of environmental performance taking into account specific national circumstances. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(13a)

(13a)

In order to reduce emissions from the main contributors, national air pollution control programmes should include measures applicable to all relevant sectors, including agriculture, industry, road transport, non-road mobile machinery, inland and domestic shipping, domestic heating and solvents. Member States should be entitled to implement measures other than those set out in this Directive with an equivalent level of environmental performance taking into account specific national circumstances.

In order to reduce emissions from the main contributors, national air pollution control programmes should include measures applicable to all relevant sectors, including agriculture, industry, road transport, non-road mobile machinery, inland and domestic shipping, domestic heating and solvents. Member States should be entitled to implement measures other than those set out in this Directive with an equivalent level of environmental performance taking into account specific national circumstances.

Amendment 13

Amendment 13

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Recital 13 b (new)

Recital 13 b (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| | (13b) | In taking measures to be included in national air control programmes which are applicable to the agricultural sector, Member States should ensure that impacts on small to medium-sized farms are fully taken into account and these impacts do not entail significant additional costs that cannot be borne by such farms. Improvements in air quality should be achieved through proportionate measures that safeguard the future of agricultural holdings. The national air pollution control programmes should provide a balance between animal husbandry and pollution control. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(13b)

(13b)

In taking measures to be included in national air control programmes which are applicable to the agricultural sector, Member States should ensure that impacts on small to medium-sized farms are fully taken into account and these impacts do not entail significant additional costs that cannot be borne by such farms. Improvements in air quality should be achieved through proportionate measures that safeguard the future of agricultural holdings. The national air pollution control programmes should provide a balance between animal husbandry and pollution control.

In taking measures to be included in national air control programmes which are applicable to the agricultural sector, Member States should ensure that impacts on small to medium-sized farms are fully taken into account and these impacts do not entail significant additional costs that cannot be borne by such farms. Improvements in air quality should be achieved through proportionate measures that safeguard the future of agricultural holdings. The national air pollution control programmes should provide a balance between animal husbandry and pollution control.

Amendment 14

Amendment 14

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Recital 13 c (new)

Recital 13 c (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| | (13c) | The measures taken under national air pollution control programmes to prevent NH3, CH4 and PM2,5 emissions in the agricultural sector should be eligible for financial support under, inter alia, the Rural Development Funds, in particular measures by small and medium-sized farms requiring significant changes of practices or significant investments such as extensive grazing, agroecology, anaerobic digestion for biogas production using farm waste, and low emission housing systems. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(13c)

(13c)

The measures taken under national air pollution control programmes to prevent NH3, CH4 and PM2,5 emissions in the agricultural sector should be eligible for financial support under, inter alia, the Rural Development Funds, in particular measures by small and medium-sized farms requiring significant changes of practices or significant investments such as extensive grazing, agroecology, anaerobic digestion for biogas production using farm waste, and low emission housing systems.

The measures taken under national air pollution control programmes to prevent NH3, CH4 and PM2,5 emissions in the agricultural sector should be eligible for financial support under, inter alia, the Rural Development Funds, in particular measures by small and medium-sized farms requiring significant changes of practices or significant investments such as extensive grazing, agroecology, anaerobic digestion for biogas production using farm waste, and low emission housing systems.

Amendment 15

Amendment 15

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Recital 14 a (new)

Recital 14 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| | (14a) | In order to improve air quality, particularly in urban areas, national air pollution control programmes should include measures to reduce emissions of nitrogen oxides and particulate matter in those areas. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(14a)

(14a)

In order to improve air quality, particularly in urban areas, national air pollution control programmes should include measures to reduce emissions of nitrogen oxides and particulate matter in those areas.

In order to improve air quality, particularly in urban areas, national air pollution control programmes should include measures to reduce emissions of nitrogen oxides and particulate matter in those areas.

Amendment 16

Amendment 16

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Recital 15 a (new)

Recital 15 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| | (15a) | In accordance with the Aarhus Convention on access to information, public participation in decision-making and access to justice in environmental matters and with the case law of the Court of Justice, the public should be given wide access to justice in order to ensure the effective implementation and enforcement of this Directive and to contribute to the protection of the right to live in an environment which is adequate for personal health and well-being. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(15a)

(15a)

In accordance with the Aarhus Convention on access to information, public participation in decision-making and access to justice in environmental matters and with the case law of the Court of Justice, the public should be given wide access to justice in order to ensure the effective implementation and enforcement of this Directive and to contribute to the protection of the right to live in an environment which is adequate for personal health and well-being.

In accordance with the Aarhus Convention on access to information, public participation in decision-making and access to justice in environmental matters and with the case law of the Court of Justice, the public should be given wide access to justice in order to ensure the effective implementation and enforcement of this Directive and to contribute to the protection of the right to live in an environment which is adequate for personal health and well-being.

Amendment 17

Amendment 17

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Recital 15 b (new)

Recital 15 b (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (15b) | Environmental inspections and market surveillance are needed in order to ensure the effectiveness of this Directive and of measures adopted pursuant to the achievement of its objectives. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(15b)

(15b)

Environmental inspections and market surveillance are needed in order to ensure the effectiveness of this Directive and of measures adopted pursuant to the achievement of its objectives.

Amendment 18

Amendment 18

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Recital 15 c (new)

Recital 15 c (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (15c) | When assessing the synergies between EU air quality policy and climate and energy policy the Commission should take account of the European Parliamentary Research Service's study ‘Air Quality — Complementary Impact Assessment on interactions between EU air quality policy and climate and energy policy’. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(15c)

(15c)

When assessing the synergies between EU air quality policy and climate and energy policy the Commission should take account of the European Parliamentary Research Service's study ‘Air Quality — Complementary Impact Assessment on interactions between EU air quality policy and climate and energy policy’.

When assessing the synergies between EU air quality policy and climate and energy policy the Commission should take account of the European Parliamentary Research Service's study ‘Air Quality — Complementary Impact Assessment on interactions between EU air quality policy and climate and energy policy’.

Amendment 123

Amendment 123

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Recital 20

Recital 20

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (20) | It is necessary to amend Directive 2003/35/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (26) with a view to ensuring consistency of this Directive with the 1998 Aarhus Convention on Access to Information, Public Participation in Decision-Making and Access to Justice in Environmental Matters. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(20)

It is necessary to amend Directive 2003/35/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (26) with a view to ensuring consistency of this Directive with the 1998 Aarhus Convention on Access to Information, Public Participation in Decision-Making and Access to Justice in Environmental Matters.

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| (20) | It is necessary to amend Directive 2003/35/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (26) with a view to ensuring consistency of this Directive
  and Directive 2008/50/EC
  with the 1998 Aarhus Convention on Access to Information, Public Participation in Decision-Making and Access to Justice in Environmental Matters. |
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(20)

It is necessary to amend Directive 2003/35/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (26) with a view to ensuring consistency of this Directive
  and Directive 2008/50/EC
  with the 1998 Aarhus Convention on Access to Information, Public Participation in Decision-Making and Access to Justice in Environmental Matters.

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and Directive 2008/50/EC

Amendment 19

Amendment 19

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Recital 21

Recital 21

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (21) | In order to take into account technical developments, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be delegated to the Commission in respect of amending the reporting guidelines set out in Annex I, as well as Part 1 of Annex III and Annexes IV and V to adapt them to technical progress. It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level. The Commission, when preparing and drawing up delegated acts, should ensure a simultaneous, timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the European Parliament and to the Council. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(21)

In order to take into account technical developments, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be delegated to the Commission in respect of amending the reporting guidelines set out in Annex I, as well as Part 1 of Annex III and Annexes IV and V to adapt them to technical progress. It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level. The Commission, when preparing and drawing up delegated acts, should ensure a simultaneous, timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the European Parliament and to the Council.

| (21) | In order to take into account technical developments, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be delegated to the Commission
  for a determinate period
  in respect of amending the reporting guidelines set out in Annex I, as well as Part 1 of Annex III and Annexes IV and V to adapt them to technical progress. It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level. The Commission, when preparing and drawing up delegated acts, should ensure a simultaneous, timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the European Parliament and to the Council. |
| --- | --- |

(21)

In order to take into account technical developments, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be delegated to the Commission
  for a determinate period
  in respect of amending the reporting guidelines set out in Annex I, as well as Part 1 of Annex III and Annexes IV and V to adapt them to technical progress. It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level. The Commission, when preparing and drawing up delegated acts, should ensure a simultaneous, timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the European Parliament and to the Council.

for a determinate period

Amendment 21

Amendment 21

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Recital 26 a (new)

Recital 26 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (26a) | The candidate and potential candidate countries should align, as far as possible, their national laws with this Directive. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(26a)

(26a)

The candidate and potential candidate countries should align, as far as possible, their national laws with this Directive.

The candidate and potential candidate countries should align, as far as possible, their national laws with this Directive.

Amendment 22

Amendment 22

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 1 — paragraph 1 a (new)

Article 1 — paragraph 1 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | This Directive aims at limiting atmospheric emissions of acidifying and eutrophying pollutants, ozone precursors, primary particulate matter and precursors of secondary particulate matter and other air pollutants, thereby contributing to: |
| | (a) | the Union's long-term objective of achieving levels of air quality that do not give rise to significant negative impacts on and risks to human health and the environment, in line with the air quality guidelines published by the World Health Organisation; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

This Directive aims at limiting atmospheric emissions of acidifying and eutrophying pollutants, ozone precursors, primary particulate matter and precursors of secondary particulate matter and other air pollutants, thereby contributing to:

This Directive aims at limiting atmospheric emissions of acidifying and eutrophying pollutants, ozone precursors, primary particulate matter and precursors of secondary particulate matter and other air pollutants, thereby contributing to:

(a)

(a)

the Union's long-term objective of achieving levels of air quality that do not give rise to significant negative impacts on and risks to human health and the environment, in line with the air quality guidelines published by the World Health Organisation;

the Union's long-term objective of achieving levels of air quality that do not give rise to significant negative impacts on and risks to human health and the environment, in line with the air quality guidelines published by the World Health Organisation;

| (b) | the achievement of Union biodiversity and ecosystem objectives by reducing the levels and deposition of acidifying and eutrophying pollutants, and other pollutants, including ground-level ozone, below critical loads and levels; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

(b)

the achievement of Union biodiversity and ecosystem objectives by reducing the levels and deposition of acidifying and eutrophying pollutants, and other pollutants, including ground-level ozone, below critical loads and levels;

the achievement of Union biodiversity and ecosystem objectives by reducing the levels and deposition of acidifying and eutrophying pollutants, and other pollutants, including ground-level ozone, below critical loads and levels;

| (c) | the achievement of the air quality objectives set out in legislative acts of the Union; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

(c)

the achievement of the air quality objectives set out in legislative acts of the Union;

the achievement of the air quality objectives set out in legislative acts of the Union;

| (d) | the mitigation of climate change impacts by reducing emissions of short-lived climate pollutants and by improving synergies with Union climate and energy policy. |
| --- | --- |

(d)

(d)

the mitigation of climate change impacts by reducing emissions of short-lived climate pollutants and by improving synergies with Union climate and energy policy.

the mitigation of climate change impacts by reducing emissions of short-lived climate pollutants and by improving synergies with Union climate and energy policy.

This Directive shall in particular, be aligned with evolving Union and international climate change action, including, but not limited to, the 2030 policy framework for climate and energy and a comprehensive, binding global climate change agreement.

This Directive shall in particular, be aligned with evolving Union and international climate change action, including, but not limited to, the 2030 policy framework for climate and energy and a comprehensive, binding global climate change agreement.

Amendment 131

Amendment 131

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 3 — point 2

Article 3 — point 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2. | ‘ozone precursors’ mean nitrogen oxides, non-methane volatile organic compounds
  , methane,
  and carbon monoxide; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2.

‘ozone precursors’ mean nitrogen oxides, non-methane volatile organic compounds
  , methane,
  and carbon monoxide;

, methane,

| 2. | ‘ozone precursors’ mean nitrogen oxides, non-methane volatile organic compounds and carbon monoxide; |
| --- | --- |

2.

‘ozone precursors’ mean nitrogen oxides, non-methane volatile organic compounds and carbon monoxide;

Amendment 23

Amendment 23

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 3 — point 3 a (new)

Article 3 — point 3 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 3a. | ‘critical load’ means a quantitative estimate of an exposure to one or more pollutants below which, according to present knowledge, significant adverse effects on specified sensitive elements of the environment do not occur; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

3a.

3a.

‘critical load’ means a quantitative estimate of an exposure to one or more pollutants below which, according to present knowledge, significant adverse effects on specified sensitive elements of the environment do not occur;

Amendment 24

Amendment 24

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 3 — point 3 b (new)

Article 3 — point 3 b (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 3b. | ‘critical level’ means the concentration of pollutants in the atmosphere or fluxes to receptors above which, according to present knowledge, direct adverse effects on receptors, such as human beings, plants, ecosystems or materials, may occur; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

3b.

3b.

‘critical level’ means the concentration of pollutants in the atmosphere or fluxes to receptors above which, according to present knowledge, direct adverse effects on receptors, such as human beings, plants, ecosystems or materials, may occur;

Amendment 25

Amendment 25

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 3 — point 4 a (new)

Article 3 — point 4 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 4a. | ‘ground-level ozone’ means ozone in the lowermost part of the troposphere; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

4a.

4a.

‘ground-level ozone’ means ozone in the lowermost part of the troposphere;

Amendment 26

Amendment 26

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 3 — point 4 b (new)

Article 3 — point 4 b (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 4b. | ‘volatile organic compounds’ (VOC) mean all organic compounds arising from human activities, other than methane, which are capable of producing photochemical oxidants by reactions with nitrogen oxides in the presence of sunlight; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

4b.

4b.

‘volatile organic compounds’ (VOC) mean all organic compounds arising from human activities, other than methane, which are capable of producing photochemical oxidants by reactions with nitrogen oxides in the presence of sunlight;

Amendment 28

Amendment 28

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 3 — point 6 a (new)

Article 3 — point 6 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 6a. | ‘national emission ceiling’ means the maximum amount of a substance expressed in kilotonnes, which may be emitted in a Member State in a calendar year; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

6a.

6a.

‘national emission ceiling’ means the maximum amount of a substance expressed in kilotonnes, which may be emitted in a Member State in a calendar year;

Amendment 29

Amendment 29

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 3 — point 9

Article 3 — point 9

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 9. | ‘international maritime traffic’ means journeys at sea and in coastal waters by water-borne vessels of all flags, save fishing vessels, that depart from the territory of one country and arrive in the territory of another country; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

9.

9.

‘international maritime traffic’ means journeys at sea and in coastal waters by water-borne vessels of all flags, save fishing vessels, that depart from the territory of one country and arrive in the territory of another country;

deleted

deleted

Amendment 30

Amendment 30

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 3 — point 12 a (new)

Article 3 — point 12 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 12a. | ‘EU source-based air pollution policies’ means Regulations or Directives which, irrespective of the obligations laid down in those Regulations or Directives, have as a goal, whether partially or not, to reduce the emissions of sulphur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx), non-methane volatile organic compounds (NMVOC), ammonia (NH3), particulate matter (PM2,5 ) and methane (CH4), by undertaking mitigation measures at the source, including at least, but not exclusively, the reductions of emissions accomplished by: |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

12a.

12a.

‘EU source-based air pollution policies’ means Regulations or Directives which, irrespective of the obligations laid down in those Regulations or Directives, have as a goal, whether partially or not, to reduce the emissions of sulphur dioxide (SO2

x

3

4

| — | Directive 94/63/EC

   (1a)

  , |
| --- | --- |

—

Directive 94/63/EC

   (1a)

  ,

Directive 94/63/EC

1a

,

| — | Directive 97/68/EC

   (1b)

  , |
| --- | --- |

—

Directive 97/68/EC

   (1b)

  ,

Directive 97/68/EC

1b

,

| — | Directive 98/70/EC

   (1c)

  ; |
| --- | --- |

—

Directive 98/70/EC

   (1c)

  ;

Directive 98/70/EC

1c

;

| — | Directive 1999/32/EC

   (1d)

  , |
| --- | --- |

—

Directive 1999/32/EC

   (1d)

  ,

Directive 1999/32/EC

1d

,

| — | Directive 2009/126/EC

   (1e)

  , |
| --- | --- |

—

Directive 2009/126/EC

   (1e)

  ,

Directive 2009/126/EC

1e

,

| — | Directive 2004/42/EC

   (1f)

  , |
| --- | --- |

—

Directive 2004/42/EC

   (1f)

  ,

Directive 2004/42/EC

1f

,

| — | Directive 2007/46/EC

   (1 g)

  including Regulation (EC) No 715/2007

   (1h)

  , |
| --- | --- |

—

Directive 2007/46/EC

   (1 g)

  including Regulation (EC) No 715/2007

   (1h)

  ,

Directive 2007/46/EC

1 g

including Regulation (EC) No 715/2007

1h

,

| — | Regulation (EC) No 79/2009

   (1i)

  , |
| --- | --- |

—

Regulation (EC) No 79/2009

   (1i)

  ,

Regulation (EC) No 79/2009

1i

,

| — | Regulation (EC) No 595/2009

   (1j)

  and Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

   (1k)

  , |
| --- | --- |

—

Regulation (EC) No 595/2009

   (1j)

  and Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

   (1k)

  ,

Regulation (EC) No 595/2009

1j

and Regulation (EC) No 661/2009

1k

,

| — | Directive 2010/75/EU

   (1l)

  , |
| --- | --- |

—

Directive 2010/75/EU

   (1l)

  ,

Directive 2010/75/EU

1l

,

| — | Regulation (EU) No 167/2013

   (1m)

  , |
| --- | --- |

—

Regulation (EU) No 167/2013

   (1m)

  ,

Regulation (EU) No 167/2013

1m

,

| — | Regulation (EU) No 168/2013

   (1n)

  , |
| --- | --- |

—

Regulation (EU) No 168/2013

   (1n)

  ,

Regulation (EU) No 168/2013

1n

,

| — | Directive 2014/94/EU

   (1o)

  . |
| --- | --- |

—

Directive 2014/94/EU

   (1o)

  .

Directive 2014/94/EU

1o

.

Amendment 31

Amendment 31

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 3 — point 12 b (new)

Article 3 — point 12 b (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 12b. | ‘the public concerned’ means the public affected or likely to be affected by, or having an interest in emissions of air pollution into the atmosphere; for the purposes of this definition, non-governmental organisations promoting environmental protection, consumer organisations, organisations representing the interests of vulnerable populations and other relevant health-care bodies meeting requirements under national law shall be deemed to have an interest. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

12b.

12b.

‘the public concerned’ means the public affected or likely to be affected by, or having an interest in emissions of air pollution into the atmosphere; for the purposes of this definition, non-governmental organisations promoting environmental protection, consumer organisations, organisations representing the interests of vulnerable populations and other relevant health-care bodies meeting requirements under national law shall be deemed to have an interest.

Amendment 32

Amendment 32

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 4 — paragraph 1

Article 4 — paragraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1.   Member States shall, as a minimum, limit their annual anthropogenic emissions of sulphur dioxide (SO

  2

  ), nitrogen oxides (NOx), volatile organic compounds
  other than methane
  (NMVOC), ammonia (
  N
  H

  3

  ), particulate matter (PM

  2,5

  )
  and methane (CH4

  ) in accordance with the national emission reduction commitments applicable from 2020 and 2030, as laid down in Annex II. | 1.   Member States shall, as a minimum, limit their annual anthropogenic emissions of sulphur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx),
  non-methane
  volatile organic compounds (NMVOC), ammonia (NH

  3

  ), particulate matter (PM2,5 ), in accordance with the national emission reduction commitments applicable from 2020
  , 2025
  and 2030, as laid down in Annex II. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.   Member States shall, as a minimum, limit their annual anthropogenic emissions of sulphur dioxide (SO

  2

  ), nitrogen oxides (NOx), volatile organic compounds
  other than methane
  (NMVOC), ammonia (
  N
  H

  3

  ), particulate matter (PM

  2,5

  )
  and methane (CH4

  ) in accordance with the national emission reduction commitments applicable from 2020 and 2030, as laid down in Annex II.

2

other than methane

N

3

2,5

and methane (CH4

1.   Member States shall, as a minimum, limit their annual anthropogenic emissions of sulphur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx),
  non-methane
  volatile organic compounds (NMVOC), ammonia (NH

  3

  ), particulate matter (PM2,5 ), in accordance with the national emission reduction commitments applicable from 2020
  , 2025
  and 2030, as laid down in Annex II.

2

non-methane

3

2,5

,

, 2025

Amendment 33

Amendment 33

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 4 — paragraph 1 a (new)

Article 4 — paragraph 1 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 1a.
     
  Member States shall, as a minimum, limit their annual anthropogenic emissions of methane (CH4) except emissions of enteric methane produced by ruminant livestock in accordance with the national emission reduction commitments applicable from 2030, as laid down in Annex II. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1a.
     
  Member States shall, as a minimum, limit their annual anthropogenic emissions of methane (CH4) except emissions of enteric methane produced by ruminant livestock in accordance with the national emission reduction commitments applicable from 2030, as laid down in Annex II.

1a.

Member States shall, as a minimum, limit their annual anthropogenic emissions of methane (CH4) except emissions of enteric methane produced by ruminant livestock in accordance with the national emission reduction commitments applicable from 2030, as laid down in Annex II.

Amendment 34

Amendment 34

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 4 — paragraph 2 — subparagraph 1

Article 4 — paragraph 2 — subparagraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2.   
  Without prejudice to paragraph 1,
  Member States shall
  take all the necessary measures not entailing disproportionate costs to limit
  their
  2025 anthropogenic emissions of SO2, NOx, NMVOC, NH3, PM2,5 and CH4. The levels of those emissions shall be determined on the basis of fuels sold, by a linear
  reduction
  trajectory established between their emission levels for 2020 and the emission levels defined by the emission reduction commitments for 2030
  . | 2.   Member States shall
  provide, in their reports submitted to the Commission in accordance with Article 9, updates on
  their
  progress towards achieving their national emission
  reduction
  commitments
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2.   
  Without prejudice to paragraph 1,
  Member States shall
  take all the necessary measures not entailing disproportionate costs to limit
  their
  2025 anthropogenic emissions of SO2, NOx, NMVOC, NH3, PM2,5 and CH4. The levels of those emissions shall be determined on the basis of fuels sold, by a linear
  reduction
  trajectory established between their emission levels for 2020 and the emission levels defined by the emission reduction commitments for 2030
  .

Without prejudice to paragraph 1,

take all the necessary measures not entailing disproportionate costs to limit

2025 anthropogenic emissions of SO2

x

3

4

trajectory established between their emission levels for 2020 and the emission levels defined by the emission reduction commitments for 2030

2.   Member States shall
  provide, in their reports submitted to the Commission in accordance with Article 9, updates on
  their
  progress towards achieving their national emission
  reduction
  commitments
  .

provide, in their reports submitted to the Commission in accordance with Article 9, updates on

progress towards achieving their national emission

commitments

Amendment 35

Amendment 35

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 4 — paragraph 3 — introductory part

Article 4 — paragraph 3 — introductory part

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 3.   The following emissions are not
  accounted
  for the purpose of complying with
  paragraphs
  1
  and 2
  : | 3.   The following emissions are not
  taken into account
  for the purpose of complying with
  paragraph
  1: |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

3.   The following emissions are not
  accounted
  for the purpose of complying with
  paragraphs
  1
  and 2
  :

accounted

paragraphs

and 2

3.   The following emissions are not
  taken into account
  for the purpose of complying with
  paragraph
  1:

taken into account

paragraph

Amendment 36

Amendment 36

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 4 — paragraph 3 — point d

Article 4 — paragraph 3 — point d

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (d) | emissions from international maritime traffic
  , without prejudice to Article 5(1)
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(d)

emissions from international maritime traffic
  , without prejudice to Article 5(1)
  .

, without prejudice to Article 5(1)

| (d) | emissions from international maritime traffic. |
| --- | --- |

(d)

emissions from international maritime traffic.

Amendment 37

Amendment 37

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 5 — paragraph 1

Article 5 — paragraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1.
     
  In order to comply with the intermediate emission levels determined for 2025 in accordance with Article 4, paragraph 2, and the national emission reduction commitments set out in Annex II applicable from 2030 onwards for NOx, SO2 and PM2,5 , Member States may offset NOx, SO2 and PM2,5



  emission reductions achieved by international maritime traffic against NOx, SO2 and PM2,5



  emissions released by other sources in the same year, provided that they meet the following conditions: | deleted |
| (a) | the emission reductions occur in the sea areas that fall within the Member States' territorial seas, exclusive economic zones or in pollution control zones if such zones have been established; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.
     
  In order to comply with the intermediate emission levels determined for 2025 in accordance with Article 4, paragraph 2, and the national emission reduction commitments set out in Annex II applicable from 2030 onwards for NOx, SO2 and PM2,5 , Member States may offset NOx, SO2 and PM2,5



  emission reductions achieved by international maritime traffic against NOx, SO2 and PM2,5



  emissions released by other sources in the same year, provided that they meet the following conditions:

1.

In order to comply with the intermediate emission levels determined for 2025 in accordance with Article 4, paragraph 2, and the national emission reduction commitments set out in Annex II applicable from 2030 onwards for NOx

2

2,5

x

2

2,5

emission reductions achieved by international maritime traffic against NOx

2

2,5

emissions released by other sources in the same year, provided that they meet the following conditions:

deleted

deleted

(a)

(a)

the emission reductions occur in the sea areas that fall within the Member States' territorial seas, exclusive economic zones or in pollution control zones if such zones have been established;

the emission reductions occur in the sea areas that fall within the Member States' territorial seas, exclusive economic zones or in pollution control zones if such zones have been established;

| (b) | they have adopted and implemented effective monitoring and inspection measures to ensure a proper operation of this flexibility; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

(b)

they have adopted and implemented effective monitoring and inspection measures to ensure a proper operation of this flexibility;

they have adopted and implemented effective monitoring and inspection measures to ensure a proper operation of this flexibility;

| (c) | they have implemented measures to achieve lower NOx, SO2 and PM2,5



  emissions from international maritime traffic than the emissions levels that would be achieved by compliance with the Union standards applicable to emissions of NOx, SO2 and PM2,5 and have demonstrated an adequate quantification of the additional emission reductions resulting from these measures; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

(c)

they have implemented measures to achieve lower NOx, SO2 and PM2,5



  emissions from international maritime traffic than the emissions levels that would be achieved by compliance with the Union standards applicable to emissions of NOx, SO2 and PM2,5 and have demonstrated an adequate quantification of the additional emission reductions resulting from these measures;

they have implemented measures to achieve lower NOx

2

2,5

emissions from international maritime traffic than the emissions levels that would be achieved by compliance with the Union standards applicable to emissions of NOx

2

2,5

| (d) | they have not offset more than 20 % of the NOx, SO2 and PM2,5



  emission reductions calculated in accordance with point (c), provided that the offset does not result in non-compliance with the national emission reduction commitments for 2020 set out in Annex II. |
| --- | --- |

(d)

(d)

they have not offset more than 20 % of the NOx, SO2 and PM2,5



  emission reductions calculated in accordance with point (c), provided that the offset does not result in non-compliance with the national emission reduction commitments for 2020 set out in Annex II.

they have not offset more than 20 % of the NOx

2

2,5

emission reductions calculated in accordance with point (c), provided that the offset does not result in non-compliance with the national emission reduction commitments for 2020 set out in Annex II.

Amendment 38

Amendment 38

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 5 — paragraph 2 — introductory part

Article 5 — paragraph 2 — introductory part

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2.   Member States may jointly implement their methane emission reduction commitments
  and intermediate emission levels
  referred to in Annex II, provided that they meet the following conditions: | 2.   Member States may jointly implement their methane emission reduction commitments referred to in Annex II, provided that they meet the following conditions: |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2.   Member States may jointly implement their methane emission reduction commitments
  and intermediate emission levels
  referred to in Annex II, provided that they meet the following conditions:

and intermediate emission levels

2.   Member States may jointly implement their methane emission reduction commitments referred to in Annex II, provided that they meet the following conditions:

Amendment 39

Amendment 39

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 5 — paragraph 3

Article 5 — paragraph 3

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 3.   Member States may establish adjusted annual national emission inventories for SO2, NOx, NH3, NMVOC and PM2,5 in accordance with Annex IV where non-compliance with their national emission reduction commitments
  or their intermediate emission levels
  would result from applying improved emission inventory methods updated in accordance with scientific knowledge. | 3.   Member States may establish adjusted annual national emission inventories for SO2, NOx, NH3, NMVOC and PM2,5 in accordance with Annex IV where non-compliance with their national emission reduction commitments would result from applying improved emission inventory methods updated in accordance with scientific knowledge. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

3.   Member States may establish adjusted annual national emission inventories for SO2, NOx, NH3, NMVOC and PM2,5 in accordance with Annex IV where non-compliance with their national emission reduction commitments
  or their intermediate emission levels
  would result from applying improved emission inventory methods updated in accordance with scientific knowledge.

2

x

3

2,5

or their intermediate emission levels

3.   Member States may establish adjusted annual national emission inventories for SO2, NOx, NH3, NMVOC and PM2,5 in accordance with Annex IV where non-compliance with their national emission reduction commitments would result from applying improved emission inventory methods updated in accordance with scientific knowledge.

2

3

2,5

Amendment 40

Amendment 40

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 5 — paragraph 4

Article 5 — paragraph 4

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 4.   Members States that intend to apply
  paragraphs 1, 2 and 3
  shall inform the Commission by
  30 September
  of the year preceding the reporting year concerned. That information shall include the pollutants and sectors concerned and, where available, the magnitude of the impacts upon national emission inventories. | 4.   Members States that intend to apply
  the flexibilities under this Directive
  shall inform the Commission by
  31 December
  of the year preceding the reporting year concerned. That information shall include the pollutants and sectors concerned and, where available, the magnitude of the impacts upon national emission inventories. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

4.   Members States that intend to apply
  paragraphs 1, 2 and 3
  shall inform the Commission by
  30 September
  of the year preceding the reporting year concerned. That information shall include the pollutants and sectors concerned and, where available, the magnitude of the impacts upon national emission inventories.

paragraphs 1, 2 and 3

30 September

4.   Members States that intend to apply
  the flexibilities under this Directive
  shall inform the Commission by
  31 December
  of the year preceding the reporting year concerned. That information shall include the pollutants and sectors concerned and, where available, the magnitude of the impacts upon national emission inventories.

the flexibilities under this Directive

31 December

Amendment 41

Amendment 41

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 5 — paragraph 5 — subparagraph 1

Article 5 — paragraph 5 — subparagraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 5.   The Commission, assisted by the European Environment Agency, shall review and assess whether the use of
  any of the flexibilities
  for a particular year fulfils the relevant requirements and criteria. | 5.   The Commission, assisted by the European Environment Agency, shall review and assess whether the use of
  a flexibility or adjustment
  for a particular year fulfils the relevant requirements and criteria. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

5.   The Commission, assisted by the European Environment Agency, shall review and assess whether the use of
  any of the flexibilities
  for a particular year fulfils the relevant requirements and criteria.

any of the flexibilities

5.   The Commission, assisted by the European Environment Agency, shall review and assess whether the use of
  a flexibility or adjustment
  for a particular year fulfils the relevant requirements and criteria.

a flexibility or adjustment

Amendment 42

Amendment 42

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 5 — paragraph 5 — subparagraph 2

Article 5 — paragraph 5 — subparagraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| Where the Commission has raised no objections within
  nine
  months from the date of receipt of the relevant report referred to in Article 7, paragraphs
  4
  , 5 and 6, the Member State concerned shall consider the use of the flexibility applied to be accepted and valid for that year. Where the Commission considers the use of a flexibility not to be in accordance with the applicable requirements and criteria, it shall adopt a Decision and inform the Member State that it cannot be accepted. | Where the Commission has raised no objections within
  six
  months from the date of receipt of the relevant report referred to in Article 7, paragraphs 5 and 6, the Member State concerned shall consider the use of the flexibility applied to be accepted and valid for that year. Where the Commission considers the use of a flexibility not to be in accordance with the applicable requirements and criteria, it shall
  , within nine months from the date of receipt of the relevant report,
  adopt a Decision and inform the Member State that it cannot be accepted.
  The decision shall be accompanied by a justification
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Where the Commission has raised no objections within
  nine
  months from the date of receipt of the relevant report referred to in Article 7, paragraphs
  4
  , 5 and 6, the Member State concerned shall consider the use of the flexibility applied to be accepted and valid for that year. Where the Commission considers the use of a flexibility not to be in accordance with the applicable requirements and criteria, it shall adopt a Decision and inform the Member State that it cannot be accepted.

nine

4

Where the Commission has raised no objections within
  six
  months from the date of receipt of the relevant report referred to in Article 7, paragraphs 5 and 6, the Member State concerned shall consider the use of the flexibility applied to be accepted and valid for that year. Where the Commission considers the use of a flexibility not to be in accordance with the applicable requirements and criteria, it shall
  , within nine months from the date of receipt of the relevant report,
  adopt a Decision and inform the Member State that it cannot be accepted.
  The decision shall be accompanied by a justification
  .

six

, within nine months from the date of receipt of the relevant report,

The decision shall be accompanied by a justification

Amendment 43

Amendment 43

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 5 — paragraph 6

Article 5 — paragraph 6

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 6.   The Commission may adopt implementing acts specifying the detailed rules for the use of
  the flexibilities
  as referred to in
  paragraphs 1, 2 and 3
  , in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 14. | 6.   The Commission may adopt implementing acts specifying the detailed rules for the use of
  a flexibility
  as referred to in
  paragraphs 2 and 3
  , in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 14. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

6.   The Commission may adopt implementing acts specifying the detailed rules for the use of
  the flexibilities
  as referred to in
  paragraphs 1, 2 and 3
  , in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 14.

the flexibilities

paragraphs 1, 2 and 3

6.   The Commission may adopt implementing acts specifying the detailed rules for the use of
  a flexibility
  as referred to in
  paragraphs 2 and 3
  , in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 14.

a flexibility

paragraphs 2 and 3

Amendment 44

Amendment 44

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 6 — paragraph 1

Article 6 — paragraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1.   Member States shall draw up and adopt a national air pollution control programme in accordance with Part 2 of Annex III in order to limit their annual
  anthropogenic
  emissions in accordance with Article 4. | 1.   Member States shall draw up and adopt a national air pollution control programme in accordance with Part 2 of Annex III in order to limit their annual emissions in accordance with Article 4
  , and to achieve the objectives of this Directive pursuant to Article 1
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.   Member States shall draw up and adopt a national air pollution control programme in accordance with Part 2 of Annex III in order to limit their annual
  anthropogenic
  emissions in accordance with Article 4.

anthropogenic

1.   Member States shall draw up and adopt a national air pollution control programme in accordance with Part 2 of Annex III in order to limit their annual emissions in accordance with Article 4
  , and to achieve the objectives of this Directive pursuant to Article 1
  .

, and to achieve the objectives of this Directive pursuant to Article 1

Amendment 45

Amendment 45

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 6 — paragraph 2 — subparagraph 1 — point a a (new)

Article 6 — paragraph 2 — subparagraph 1 — point a a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (aa) | consider the cost-effectiveness of emission reduction measures and take into account emission reductions that have been achieved or, if the Member State prioritises its emission reduction measures, can be achieved by applying existing Union legislation; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(aa)

(aa)

consider the cost-effectiveness of emission reduction measures and take into account emission reductions that have been achieved or, if the Member State prioritises its emission reduction measures, can be achieved by applying existing Union legislation;

consider the cost-effectiveness of emission reduction measures and take into account emission reductions that have been achieved or, if the Member State prioritises its emission reduction measures, can be achieved by applying existing Union legislation;

Amendment 46

Amendment 46

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 6 — paragraph 2 — subparagraph 1 — point a b (new)

Article 6 — paragraph 2 — subparagraph 1 — point a b (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (ab) | prioritise specific policy measures which aim at reducing risks to the health of vulnerable groups of people and to ensure compliance with the exposure reduction target established in accordance with Section B of Annex XIV to Directive 2008/50/EC; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(ab)

(ab)

prioritise specific policy measures which aim at reducing risks to the health of vulnerable groups of people and to ensure compliance with the exposure reduction target established in accordance with Section B of Annex XIV to Directive 2008/50/EC;

prioritise specific policy measures which aim at reducing risks to the health of vulnerable groups of people and to ensure compliance with the exposure reduction target established in accordance with Section B of Annex XIV to Directive 2008/50/EC;

Amendment 47

Amendment 47

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 6 — paragraph 2 — subparagraph 1 — point b

Article 6 — paragraph 2 — subparagraph 1 — point b

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (b) | take account of the need to
  reduce air pollutant emissions for the purpose of reaching compliance with air quality objectives in their territories and, where appropriate in neighbouring Member States; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(b)

take account of the need to
  reduce air pollutant emissions for the purpose of reaching compliance with air quality objectives in their territories and, where appropriate in neighbouring Member States;

take account of the need to

| (b) | reduce air pollutant emissions for the purpose of reaching compliance with air quality objectives in their territories
  , in particular the limit values under Directive 2008/50/EC,
  and, where appropriate in neighbouring Member States; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

reduce air pollutant emissions for the purpose of reaching compliance with air quality objectives in their territories
  , in particular the limit values under Directive 2008/50/EC,
  and, where appropriate in neighbouring Member States;

, in particular the limit values under Directive 2008/50/EC,

Amendment 48

Amendment 48

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 6 — paragraph 2 — subparagraph 1 — point b a (new)

Article 6 — paragraph 2 — subparagraph 1 — point b a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (ba) | quantify the additional emission reductions needed in order to meet by 2030 ambient air quality levels equal to or below the levels as recommended by the World Health Organisation; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(ba)

(ba)

quantify the additional emission reductions needed in order to meet by 2030 ambient air quality levels equal to or below the levels as recommended by the World Health Organisation;

quantify the additional emission reductions needed in order to meet by 2030 ambient air quality levels equal to or below the levels as recommended by the World Health Organisation;

Amendment 49

Amendment 49

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 6 — paragraph 2 — subparagraph 1 — point b b (new)

Article 6 — paragraph 2 — subparagraph 1 — point b b (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (bb) | quantify the additional emission reductions needed in order to reach the critical loads and levels for the protection of the environment by 2030; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(bb)

(bb)

quantify the additional emission reductions needed in order to reach the critical loads and levels for the protection of the environment by 2030;

quantify the additional emission reductions needed in order to reach the critical loads and levels for the protection of the environment by 2030;

Amendment 50

Amendment 50

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 6 — paragraph 2 — subparagraph 1 — point b c (new)

Article 6 — paragraph 2 — subparagraph 1 — point b c (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (bc) | identify relevant measures to meet the objectives referred to in (ba) and (bb); |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(bc)

(bc)

identify relevant measures to meet the objectives referred to in (ba) and (bb);

identify relevant measures to meet the objectives referred to in (ba) and (bb);

Amendment 51

Amendment 51

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 6 — paragraph 2 — subparagraph 1 — point c a (new)

Article 6 — paragraph 2 — subparagraph 1 — point c a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (ca) | support the shift of investments towards clean and efficient technologies and sustainable production with the help of fiscal incentives; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(ca)

(ca)

support the shift of investments towards clean and efficient technologies and sustainable production with the help of fiscal incentives;

support the shift of investments towards clean and efficient technologies and sustainable production with the help of fiscal incentives;

Amendment 52

Amendment 52

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 6 — paragraph 2 — subparagraph 1 — point c b (new)

Article 6 — paragraph 2 — subparagraph 1 — point c b (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (cb) | assess the extent to which different national geographic regions have distinct needs and difficulties in tackling air pollution; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(cb)

(cb)

assess the extent to which different national geographic regions have distinct needs and difficulties in tackling air pollution;

assess the extent to which different national geographic regions have distinct needs and difficulties in tackling air pollution;

Amendment 53

Amendment 53

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 6 — paragraph 2 — subparagraph 1 — point d a (new)

Article 6 — paragraph 2 — subparagraph 1 — point d a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (da) | ensure that the relevant competent authorities monitor the effectiveness of measures brought into force by Member States in order to comply with this Directive and, if necessary, are empowered to take action. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(da)

(da)

ensure that the relevant competent authorities monitor the effectiveness of measures brought into force by Member States in order to comply with this Directive and, if necessary, are empowered to take action.

ensure that the relevant competent authorities monitor the effectiveness of measures brought into force by Member States in order to comply with this Directive and, if necessary, are empowered to take action.

Amendment 124

Amendment 124

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 6 — paragraph 2 a (new)

Article 6 — paragraph 2 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 2a.
     
  The Commission shall ensure that all EU source-based air pollution policies are fit for purpose and contribute towards reaching the EU's air quality objectives.




  To that end, the Commission and the Member States shall immediately agree on the new Real Driving Emissions (RDE) regulation proposal currently under consideration.




  The new type approval test method shall apply no later than 2017 and ensure that pollutants such as NOx, and particulate matter (PM2,5 and PM10) are effectively limited under conformity factors necessary to represent real driving conditions. The new tests shall be independent and transparent.




  These conformity factors shall be strict and quantified to only represent the uncertainty of the RDE test procedure. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2a.
     
  The Commission shall ensure that all EU source-based air pollution policies are fit for purpose and contribute towards reaching the EU's air quality objectives.

2a.

The Commission shall ensure that all EU source-based air pollution policies are fit for purpose and contribute towards reaching the EU's air quality objectives.

To that end, the Commission and the Member States shall immediately agree on the new Real Driving Emissions (RDE) regulation proposal currently under consideration.

To that end, the Commission and the Member States shall immediately agree on the new Real Driving Emissions (RDE) regulation proposal currently under consideration.

The new type approval test method shall apply no later than 2017 and ensure that pollutants such as NOx, and particulate matter (PM2,5 and PM10) are effectively limited under conformity factors necessary to represent real driving conditions. The new tests shall be independent and transparent.

The new type approval test method shall apply no later than 2017 and ensure that pollutants such as NOx, and particulate matter (PM2,5 and PM10) are effectively limited under conformity factors necessary to represent real driving conditions. The new tests shall be independent and transparent.

These conformity factors shall be strict and quantified to only represent the uncertainty of the RDE test procedure.

These conformity factors shall be strict and quantified to only represent the uncertainty of the RDE test procedure.

Amendment 55

Amendment 55

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 6 — paragraph 2 b (new)

Article 6 — paragraph 2 b (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 2b.
     
  Member States shall establish a system of routine and non-routine environmental inspections and market surveillance and public reporting of mobile and stationary sources to ensure that policies and measures are effective in delivering emission reductions under real operating conditions. |
| | By ...

   (*1)

  the Commission shall present a legislative proposal for a Union-wide system of in-use surveillance testing and public reporting of emission standards for light duty vehicles, administered by the relevant competent authority, in order to verify that vehicles and engines are Euro 6 compliant throughout their full useful life. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2b.
     
  Member States shall establish a system of routine and non-routine environmental inspections and market surveillance and public reporting of mobile and stationary sources to ensure that policies and measures are effective in delivering emission reductions under real operating conditions.

2b.

Member States shall establish a system of routine and non-routine environmental inspections and market surveillance and public reporting of mobile and stationary sources to ensure that policies and measures are effective in delivering emission reductions under real operating conditions.

By ...

   (*1)

  the Commission shall present a legislative proposal for a Union-wide system of in-use surveillance testing and public reporting of emission standards for light duty vehicles, administered by the relevant competent authority, in order to verify that vehicles and engines are Euro 6 compliant throughout their full useful life.

By ...

*1

the Commission shall present a legislative proposal for a Union-wide system of in-use surveillance testing and public reporting of emission standards for light duty vehicles, administered by the relevant competent authority, in order to verify that vehicles and engines are Euro 6 compliant throughout their full useful life.

Amendment 56

Amendment 56

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 6 — paragraph 3 a (new)

Article 6 — paragraph 3 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 3a.
     
  Member States may support the gradual elimination of the sources of low-level emissions by encouraging the replacement, in the transport and fuel supply sector, of porous hoses by emission-free hose technologies. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

3a.
     
  Member States may support the gradual elimination of the sources of low-level emissions by encouraging the replacement, in the transport and fuel supply sector, of porous hoses by emission-free hose technologies.

3a.

Member States may support the gradual elimination of the sources of low-level emissions by encouraging the replacement, in the transport and fuel supply sector, of porous hoses by emission-free hose technologies.

Amendment 57

Amendment 57

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 6 — paragraph 4 — point b

Article 6 — paragraph 4 — point b

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (b) | Member States decide to make use of
  any of the flexibilities
  set out in Article 5. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(b)

Member States decide to make use of
  any of the flexibilities
  set out in Article 5.

any of the flexibilities

| (b) | Member States decide to make use of
  a flexibility
  set out in Article 5. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

Member States decide to make use of
  a flexibility
  set out in Article 5.

a flexibility

Amendment 58

Amendment 58

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 6 — paragraph 4 — subparagraph 1 a (new)

Article 6 — paragraph 4 — subparagraph 1 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | National air pollution control programmes shall indicate whether Member States intend to make use of a flexibility set out in Article 5. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

National air pollution control programmes shall indicate whether Member States intend to make use of a flexibility set out in Article 5.

National air pollution control programmes shall indicate whether Member States intend to make use of a flexibility set out in Article 5.

Amendment 59

Amendment 59

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 6 — paragraph 5

Article 6 — paragraph 5

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 5.   Member States shall consult, in accordance with relevant Union legislation,
  the public and
  competent authorities, which, by reason of their specific environmental responsibilities in the field of air pollution, quality and management at all levels, are likely to be concerned by the implementation of the national air pollution control programmes, on their draft national air pollution control programme and
  any significant
  updates prior to their finalisation.
  Where appropriate, transboundary consultations shall be ensured in accordance with relevant Union legislation
  . | 5.   Member States shall consult, in accordance with relevant Union legislation, competent authorities, which, by reason of their specific environmental responsibilities in the field of air pollution, quality and management at all levels, are likely to be concerned by the implementation of the national air pollution control programmes, on their draft national air pollution control programme and
  all
  updates prior to their finalisation.
  These consultations shall include the relevant local or regional authorities responsible for implementing emission abatement policies in specified zones and/or agglomerations, and shall not exclude zones and/or agglomerations which are located in at least two Member States
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

5.   Member States shall consult, in accordance with relevant Union legislation,
  the public and
  competent authorities, which, by reason of their specific environmental responsibilities in the field of air pollution, quality and management at all levels, are likely to be concerned by the implementation of the national air pollution control programmes, on their draft national air pollution control programme and
  any significant
  updates prior to their finalisation.
  Where appropriate, transboundary consultations shall be ensured in accordance with relevant Union legislation
  .

the public and

any significant

Where appropriate, transboundary consultations shall be ensured in accordance with relevant Union legislation

5.   Member States shall consult, in accordance with relevant Union legislation, competent authorities, which, by reason of their specific environmental responsibilities in the field of air pollution, quality and management at all levels, are likely to be concerned by the implementation of the national air pollution control programmes, on their draft national air pollution control programme and
  all
  updates prior to their finalisation.
  These consultations shall include the relevant local or regional authorities responsible for implementing emission abatement policies in specified zones and/or agglomerations, and shall not exclude zones and/or agglomerations which are located in at least two Member States
  .

all

These consultations shall include the relevant local or regional authorities responsible for implementing emission abatement policies in specified zones and/or agglomerations, and shall not exclude zones and/or agglomerations which are located in at least two Member States

Amendment 60

Amendment 60

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 6 — paragraph 5 — subparagraph 1 a (new)

Article 6 — paragraph 5 — subparagraph 1 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | Member States shall ensure, in accordance with relevant Union law, that members of the public concerned are consulted at an early stage in the drawing up and review of draft national air pollution control programmes and in any updates of those programmes prior to their finalisation. Where appropriate, transboundary consultations shall be ensured in accordance with relevant Union law, including Article 25 of Directive 2008/50/EC. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Member States shall ensure, in accordance with relevant Union law, that members of the public concerned are consulted at an early stage in the drawing up and review of draft national air pollution control programmes and in any updates of those programmes prior to their finalisation. Where appropriate, transboundary consultations shall be ensured in accordance with relevant Union law, including Article 25 of Directive 2008/50/EC.

Member States shall ensure, in accordance with relevant Union law, that members of the public concerned are consulted at an early stage in the drawing up and review of draft national air pollution control programmes and in any updates of those programmes prior to their finalisation. Where appropriate, transboundary consultations shall be ensured in accordance with relevant Union law, including Article 25 of Directive 2008/50/EC.

Amendment 61

Amendment 61

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 6 — paragraph 5 a (new)

Article 6 — paragraph 5 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 5a.
     
  Member States shall appoint their own independent expert body to conduct a review of draft national air pollution programmes to assess the accuracy of the information and the adequacy of the policies and measures set out in those programmes. The results of that review shall be made publicly available prior to the publication of the draft national air pollution control programme in order to facilitate meaningful public participation. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

5a.
     
  Member States shall appoint their own independent expert body to conduct a review of draft national air pollution programmes to assess the accuracy of the information and the adequacy of the policies and measures set out in those programmes. The results of that review shall be made publicly available prior to the publication of the draft national air pollution control programme in order to facilitate meaningful public participation.

5a.

Member States shall appoint their own independent expert body to conduct a review of draft national air pollution programmes to assess the accuracy of the information and the adequacy of the policies and measures set out in those programmes. The results of that review shall be made publicly available prior to the publication of the draft national air pollution control programme in order to facilitate meaningful public participation.

Amendment 62

Amendment 62

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 6 — paragraph 6 — subparagraph 1 a (new)

Article 6 — paragraph 6 — subparagraph 1 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | The Commission shall provide guidance for emission reduction measures not included in Part 1 of Annex III, including domestic heating and road transport, which Member States may include in the national air pollution control programme. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

The Commission shall provide guidance for emission reduction measures not included in Part 1 of Annex III, including domestic heating and road transport, which Member States may include in the national air pollution control programme.

The Commission shall provide guidance for emission reduction measures not included in Part 1 of Annex III, including domestic heating and road transport, which Member States may include in the national air pollution control programme.

Amendment 63

Amendment 63

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 6 — paragraph 8

Article 6 — paragraph 8

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 8.   The Commission
  may
  establish guidance on the elaboration and implementation of national air pollution control programmes. | 8.   The Commission
  shall
  establish guidance on the elaboration and implementation of national air pollution control programmes. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

8.   The Commission
  may
  establish guidance on the elaboration and implementation of national air pollution control programmes.

may

8.   The Commission
  shall
  establish guidance on the elaboration and implementation of national air pollution control programmes.

shall

Amendment 64

Amendment 64

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 6 — paragraph 9

Article 6 — paragraph 9

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 9.   The Commission
  may
  also specify the format and the necessary information concerning Member States' national air pollution control programmes in the form of implementing acts. These implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 14. | 9.   The Commission
  shall
  also specify the format and the necessary information concerning Member States' national air pollution control programmes in the form of implementing acts. These implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 14. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

9.   The Commission
  may
  also specify the format and the necessary information concerning Member States' national air pollution control programmes in the form of implementing acts. These implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 14.

may

9.   The Commission
  shall
  also specify the format and the necessary information concerning Member States' national air pollution control programmes in the form of implementing acts. These implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 14.

shall

Amendment 65

Amendment 65

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 6 a (new)

Article 6 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | Article 6a




  Clean Air Fund




  The Commission shall facilitate access to financial support to help ensure that appropriate measures can be taken to comply with the objectives of this Directive.




  This shall include available funding under, inter alia:










  (a) | agricultural funding, including that available under the Common Agricultural Policy 2014-2020, as amended in the 2017 mid-term review to include Air Quality as a public good with particular reference to ammonia or methane, or both, so as to offer Member States and relevant regional and local authorities the opportunity to contribute to emission reductions with specific measures, and for assistance to do so; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Article 6a

Article 6a

Clean Air Fund

Clean Air Fund

The Commission shall facilitate access to financial support to help ensure that appropriate measures can be taken to comply with the objectives of this Directive.

The Commission shall facilitate access to financial support to help ensure that appropriate measures can be taken to comply with the objectives of this Directive.

This shall include available funding under, inter alia:

This shall include available funding under, inter alia:

(a)

(a)

agricultural funding, including that available under the Common Agricultural Policy 2014-2020, as amended in the 2017 mid-term review to include Air Quality as a public good with particular reference to ammonia or methane, or both, so as to offer Member States and relevant regional and local authorities the opportunity to contribute to emission reductions with specific measures, and for assistance to do so;

agricultural funding, including that available under the Common Agricultural Policy 2014-2020, as amended in the 2017 mid-term review to include Air Quality as a public good with particular reference to ammonia or methane, or both, so as to offer Member States and relevant regional and local authorities the opportunity to contribute to emission reductions with specific measures, and for assistance to do so;

| (b) | future work programmes of the Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

(b)

future work programmes of the Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation;

future work programmes of the Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation;

| (c) | European Structural and Investment Funds; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

(c)

European Structural and Investment Funds;

European Structural and Investment Funds;

| (d) | Funding instruments for the environment and climate action such as LIFE; |
| --- | --- |

(d)

(d)

Funding instruments for the environment and climate action such as LIFE;

Funding instruments for the environment and climate action such as LIFE;

| (e) | any combination of the above. |
| --- | --- |

(e)

(e)

any combination of the above.

any combination of the above.

The Commission shall ensure that funding procedures are simple, transparent and accessible to different levels of government.

The Commission shall ensure that funding procedures are simple, transparent and accessible to different levels of government.

The Commission shall evaluate the possibility of creating a one-stop shop, where entities can easily find the availability of funds and the procedures related to access projects which address air pollution concerns.

The Commission shall evaluate the possibility of creating a one-stop shop, where entities can easily find the availability of funds and the procedures related to access projects which address air pollution concerns.

Amendment 67

Amendment 67

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 7 — paragraph 4

Article 7 — paragraph 4

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 4.
     
  Member States that apply the flexibility under Article 5(1) shall include the following information in the informative inventory report of the year concerned: | deleted |
| (a) | the quantity of emissions of NOx, SO2 and PM2,5



  that would have occurred in the absence of an emission control area; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

4.
     
  Member States that apply the flexibility under Article 5(1) shall include the following information in the informative inventory report of the year concerned:

4.

Member States that apply the flexibility under Article 5(1) shall include the following information in the informative inventory report of the year concerned:

deleted

deleted

(a)

(a)

the quantity of emissions of NOx, SO2 and PM2,5



  that would have occurred in the absence of an emission control area;

the quantity of emissions of NOx

2

2,5

that would have occurred in the absence of an emission control area;

| (b) | the level of emission reductions attained in the Member State's part of the emission control area in accordance with Article 5(1)(c); |
| --- | --- |

(b)

(b)

the level of emission reductions attained in the Member State's part of the emission control area in accordance with Article 5(1)(c);

the level of emission reductions attained in the Member State's part of the emission control area in accordance with Article 5(1)(c);

| (c) | the extent to which they apply this flexibility; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

(c)

the extent to which they apply this flexibility;

the extent to which they apply this flexibility;

| (d) | any additional data Member States may deem appropriate to allow the Commission, assisted by the European Environment Agency, to carry out a complete assessment of the conditions under which the flexibility has been implemented. |
| --- | --- |

(d)

(d)

any additional data Member States may deem appropriate to allow the Commission, assisted by the European Environment Agency, to carry out a complete assessment of the conditions under which the flexibility has been implemented.

any additional data Member States may deem appropriate to allow the Commission, assisted by the European Environment Agency, to carry out a complete assessment of the conditions under which the flexibility has been implemented.

Amendment 68

Amendment 68

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 7 — paragraph 7

Article 7 — paragraph 7

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 7.   Member States shall establish the emission inventories, including adjusted emission inventories, emission projections and the informative inventory report in accordance with Annex IV. | 7.   Member States shall establish the emission inventories, including
  if appropriate
   adjusted emission inventories, emission projections and the informative inventory report in accordance with Annex IV. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

7.   Member States shall establish the emission inventories, including adjusted emission inventories, emission projections and the informative inventory report in accordance with Annex IV.

7.   Member States shall establish the emission inventories, including
  if appropriate
   adjusted emission inventories, emission projections and the informative inventory report in accordance with Annex IV.

if appropriate

Amendment 69

Amendment 69

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 8 — paragraph 1

Article 8 — paragraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1.   Member States shall
  ensure, if practicable, the monitoring of
  adverse impacts of air pollution upon ecosystems in accordance with the requirements laid down in Annex V. | 1.   Member States shall
  monitor the
  adverse impacts of air pollution upon ecosystems in accordance with the requirements laid down in Annex V. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.   Member States shall
  ensure, if practicable, the monitoring of
  adverse impacts of air pollution upon ecosystems in accordance with the requirements laid down in Annex V.

ensure, if practicable, the monitoring of

1.   Member States shall
  monitor the
  adverse impacts of air pollution upon ecosystems in accordance with the requirements laid down in Annex V.

monitor the

Amendment 70

Amendment 70

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 8 — paragraph 2

Article 8 — paragraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2.   Member States shall
  , where appropriate,
  coordinate the monitoring of air pollution impacts with other monitoring programmes established by virtue of Union legislation, including Directive 2008/50/EC and Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (30). | 2.   Member States shall coordinate the monitoring of air pollution impacts with other monitoring programmes established by virtue of Union legislation, including Directive 2008/50/EC and Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (30). |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2.   Member States shall
  , where appropriate,
  coordinate the monitoring of air pollution impacts with other monitoring programmes established by virtue of Union legislation, including Directive 2008/50/EC and Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (30).

, where appropriate,

30

2.   Member States shall coordinate the monitoring of air pollution impacts with other monitoring programmes established by virtue of Union legislation, including Directive 2008/50/EC and Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (30).

30

Amendment 71

Amendment 71

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 9 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 1

Article 9 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1.   Member States shall provide their national air pollution control programme to the Commission
  [within three months of the date referred to in Article 17, date to be inserted by OPOCE]
  and updates every two years thereafter. | 1.   Member States shall provide their national air pollution control programme to the Commission
  by ...

   (*2) and updates every two years thereafter. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.   Member States shall provide their national air pollution control programme to the Commission
  [within three months of the date referred to in Article 17, date to be inserted by OPOCE]
  and updates every two years thereafter.

[within three months of the date referred to in Article 17, date to be inserted by OPOCE]

1.   Member States shall provide their national air pollution control programme to the Commission
  by ...

   (*2) and updates every two years thereafter.

by ...

*2

Amendment 72

Amendment 72

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 9 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 2

Article 9 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| Where a national air pollution control programme is updated under Article 6(4), the Member State concerned shall
  inform the Commission thereof
  within two months. | Where a national air pollution control programme is updated under Article 6(4), the Member State concerned shall
  communicate the updated programme to the Commission
  within two months. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Where a national air pollution control programme is updated under Article 6(4), the Member State concerned shall
  inform the Commission thereof
  within two months.

inform the Commission thereof

Where a national air pollution control programme is updated under Article 6(4), the Member State concerned shall
  communicate the updated programme to the Commission
  within two months.

communicate the updated programme to the Commission

Amendment 73

Amendment 73

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 9 — paragraph 2 — subparagraph 1

Article 9 — paragraph 2 — subparagraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2.   Member States shall from 2017 communicate their national emission inventories, emission projections, spatially disaggregated emission inventories, large point source inventories and reports referred to in Article 7(1), (2) and (3) and, where relevant, Article 7
  (4),
  (5) and (6), to the Commission and to the European Environmental Agency in accordance with the reporting dates set out in Annex I. | 2.   Member States shall from 2017 communicate their national emission inventories, emission projections, spatially disaggregated emission inventories, large point source inventories and reports referred to in Article 7(1), (2) and (3) and, where relevant, Article 7 (5) and (6), to the Commission and to the European Environmental Agency in accordance with the reporting dates set out in Annex I. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2.   Member States shall from 2017 communicate their national emission inventories, emission projections, spatially disaggregated emission inventories, large point source inventories and reports referred to in Article 7(1), (2) and (3) and, where relevant, Article 7
  (4),
  (5) and (6), to the Commission and to the European Environmental Agency in accordance with the reporting dates set out in Annex I.

(4),

2.   Member States shall from 2017 communicate their national emission inventories, emission projections, spatially disaggregated emission inventories, large point source inventories and reports referred to in Article 7(1), (2) and (3) and, where relevant, Article 7 (5) and (6), to the Commission and to the European Environmental Agency in accordance with the reporting dates set out in Annex I.

Amendment 134

Amendment 134

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 9 — paragraph 3

Article 9 — paragraph 3

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 3.
     
  Member States shall report their national emissions and projections for CH4 in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 525/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council (31). | deleted |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

3.
     
  Member States shall report their national emissions and projections for CH4 in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 525/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council (31).

3.

Member States shall report their national emissions and projections for CH4

31

deleted

deleted

Amendment 74

Amendment 74

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 9 — paragraph 4 — introductory part

Article 9 — paragraph 4 — introductory part

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 4.   The Commission, assisted by the European Environment Agency and the Member States shall regularly review the national emission inventory data. This review shall involve the following: | 4.   The Commission, assisted by the European Environment Agency and the Member States shall regularly review the national emission inventory data
  and national air pollution control programmes
  . This review shall involve the following: |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

4.   The Commission, assisted by the European Environment Agency and the Member States shall regularly review the national emission inventory data. This review shall involve the following:

4.   The Commission, assisted by the European Environment Agency and the Member States shall regularly review the national emission inventory data
  and national air pollution control programmes
  . This review shall involve the following:

and national air pollution control programmes

Amendment 75

Amendment 75

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 9 — paragraph 4 — point c a (new)

Article 9 — paragraph 4 — point c a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (ca) | checks to verify that national air pollution control programmes satisfy the requirements under Article 6. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(ca)

(ca)

checks to verify that national air pollution control programmes satisfy the requirements under Article 6.

checks to verify that national air pollution control programmes satisfy the requirements under Article 6.

Amendment 76

Amendment 76

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 9 — paragraph 4 — subparagraph 1 a (new)

Article 9 — paragraph 4 — subparagraph 1 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | The results of the Commission review shall be made publicly available, in accordance with Article 11. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

The results of the Commission review shall be made publicly available, in accordance with Article 11.

The results of the Commission review shall be made publicly available, in accordance with Article 11.

Amendment 77

Amendment 77

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 10 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 1

Article 10 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1.   The Commission shall, every
  five years at least,
  report to the European Parliament and the Council on the progress on
  implementing
  this Directive,
  including an assessment of its contribution to the achievement of the objectives of this Directive. | 1.   The Commission shall, every
  30 months starting from ...

   (*3)

  present a
  report to the European Parliament and the Council on
  the implementation of
  this Directive.
  In doing so, the Commission shall assess: |
| | (a) | its contribution and Members States’ efforts, to achieving the objectives of this Directive; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.   The Commission shall, every
  five years at least,
  report to the European Parliament and the Council on the progress on
  implementing
  this Directive,
  including an assessment of its contribution to the achievement of the objectives of this Directive.

five years at least,

implementing

including an assessment of its contribution to the achievement of the objectives of this Directive.

1.   The Commission shall, every
  30 months starting from ...

   (*3)

  present a
  report to the European Parliament and the Council on
  the implementation of
  this Directive.
  In doing so, the Commission shall assess:

30 months starting from ...

*3

present a

the implementation of

In doing so, the Commission shall assess:

(a)

(a)

its contribution and Members States’ efforts, to achieving the objectives of this Directive;

its contribution and Members States’ efforts, to achieving the objectives of this Directive;

| (b) | the progress in the reduction of air pollutants’ emissions up to 2025 and 2030; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

(b)

the progress in the reduction of air pollutants’ emissions up to 2025 and 2030;

the progress in the reduction of air pollutants’ emissions up to 2025 and 2030;

| (c) | the progress towards achieving the long term objectives of air quality aims established in the seventh Environment Action Programme; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

(c)

the progress towards achieving the long term objectives of air quality aims established in the seventh Environment Action Programme;

the progress towards achieving the long term objectives of air quality aims established in the seventh Environment Action Programme;

| (d) | whether the critical loads and levels and World Health Organisation air pollution guide values are exceeded; and |
| --- | --- |

(d)

(d)

whether the critical loads and levels and World Health Organisation air pollution guide values are exceeded; and

whether the critical loads and levels and World Health Organisation air pollution guide values are exceeded; and

| (e) | Member States' uptake of available EU funding, where such funding has been used to target air pollution reduction. |
| --- | --- |

(e)

(e)

Member States' uptake of available EU funding, where such funding has been used to target air pollution reduction.

Member States' uptake of available EU funding, where such funding has been used to target air pollution reduction.

Amendment 78

Amendment 78

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 10 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 1 a (new)

Article 10 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 1 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | When reporting on Member States’ emission reductions for the year 2020, 2025 and 2030
  ,
  the Commission shall include the reasons for non-achievement, where applicable. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

When reporting on Member States’ emission reductions for the year 2020, 2025 and 2030
  ,
  the Commission shall include the reasons for non-achievement, where applicable.

When reporting on Member States’ emission reductions for the year 2020, 2025 and 2030

the Commission shall include the reasons for non-achievement, where applicable.

Amendment 79

Amendment 79

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 10 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 1 b (new)

Article 10 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 1 b (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | Where the report indicates that Member States are unable to comply with Union law and the air quality limit values laid down in Directive 2008/50/EC, the Commission shall: |
| | (a) | assess whether the non-achievement is the result of ineffective EU source-based air pollution policy, including its implementation at Member State level, |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Where the report indicates that Member States are unable to comply with Union law and the air quality limit values laid down in Directive 2008/50/EC, the Commission shall:

Where the report indicates that Member States are unable to comply with Union law and the air quality limit values laid down in Directive 2008/50/EC, the Commission shall:

(a)

(a)

assess whether the non-achievement is the result of ineffective EU source-based air pollution policy, including its implementation at Member State level,

assess whether the non-achievement is the result of ineffective EU source-based air pollution policy, including its implementation at Member State level,

| (b) | consult with the Committee referred to in Article 14 and identify where there is a need for new source legislation and, where appropriate, present legislative proposals so to ensure compliance with the targets of this Directive. Any such proposal shall be supported by a robust impact assessment and reflect the latest scientific data. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

(b)

consult with the Committee referred to in Article 14 and identify where there is a need for new source legislation and, where appropriate, present legislative proposals so to ensure compliance with the targets of this Directive. Any such proposal shall be supported by a robust impact assessment and reflect the latest scientific data.

consult with the Committee referred to in Article 14 and identify where there is a need for new source legislation and, where appropriate, present legislative proposals so to ensure compliance with the targets of this Directive. Any such proposal shall be supported by a robust impact assessment and reflect the latest scientific data.

Amendment 80

Amendment 80

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 10 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 2

Article 10 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| The Commission shall in any case report as above for the year 2025, and shall also include information
  on the
  achievement of the intermediate emission levels referred to in Article 4 paragraph 2 and the reasons for any non-achievement. It shall identify the need for further action
  also considering the sectorial impacts of implementation. | On the basis of these reports, the Commission shall, together with Member States, identify the need for further action to be taken, including at national level,
  also considering the sectorial impacts of implementation. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

The Commission shall in any case report as above for the year 2025, and shall also include information
  on the
  achievement of the intermediate emission levels referred to in Article 4 paragraph 2 and the reasons for any non-achievement. It shall identify the need for further action
  also considering the sectorial impacts of implementation.

The Commission shall in any case report as above for the year 2025, and shall also include information

achievement of the intermediate emission levels referred to in Article 4 paragraph 2 and the reasons for any non-achievement. It shall identify the need for further action

On the basis of these reports, the Commission shall, together with Member States, identify the need for further action to be taken, including at national level,
  also considering the sectorial impacts of implementation.

On the basis of these reports, the Commission shall, together with Member States, identify the need for further action to be taken, including at national level,

Amendment 81

Amendment 81

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 10 — paragraph 2

Article 10 — paragraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2.   The reports referred to in paragraph 1
  may
  include an evaluation of the environmental and socioeconomic impacts of this Directive. | 2.   The reports referred to in paragraph 1
  shall
  include an evaluation of the
  health,
  environmental, and socioeconomic impacts of this Directive
  , including the impact on Member State health systems and the cost of non-implementation
  .
  The Commission shall make those reports publicly available. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2.   The reports referred to in paragraph 1
  may
  include an evaluation of the environmental and socioeconomic impacts of this Directive.

may

2.   The reports referred to in paragraph 1
  shall
  include an evaluation of the
  health,
  environmental, and socioeconomic impacts of this Directive
  , including the impact on Member State health systems and the cost of non-implementation
  .
  The Commission shall make those reports publicly available.

shall

health,

, including the impact on Member State health systems and the cost of non-implementation

The Commission shall make those reports publicly available.

Amendment 152

Amendment 152

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 10 — paragraph 2a (new)

Article 10 — paragraph 2a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 2a.
     
  The Commission shall also carry out an impact assessment on Mercury (Hg) before a national emission reduction commitment is determined and, if necessary, submit a new legislative proposal. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2a.
     
  The Commission shall also carry out an impact assessment on Mercury (Hg) before a national emission reduction commitment is determined and, if necessary, submit a new legislative proposal.

2a.

The Commission shall also carry out an impact assessment on Mercury (Hg) before a national emission reduction commitment is determined and, if necessary, submit a new legislative proposal.

Amendment 82

Amendment 82

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 10 a (new)

Article 10 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | Article 10a




  European Clean Air Forum




  The Commission shall set up a European Clean Air Forum to facilitate the coordinated implementation of the Clean Air Programme and bring together all relevant actors including the Member States’ competent authorities at all relevant levels, the Commission, industry, civil society, and the scientific community every two years. The Clean Air Forum shall oversee the establishment of guidance on the elaboration and implementation of national air pollution control programmes, the evolution of the emissions reduction paths, including the assessment of the reporting requirements. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Article 10a

Article 10a

European Clean Air Forum

European Clean Air Forum

The Commission shall set up a European Clean Air Forum to facilitate the coordinated implementation of the Clean Air Programme and bring together all relevant actors including the Member States’ competent authorities at all relevant levels, the Commission, industry, civil society, and the scientific community every two years. The Clean Air Forum shall oversee the establishment of guidance on the elaboration and implementation of national air pollution control programmes, the evolution of the emissions reduction paths, including the assessment of the reporting requirements.

The Commission shall set up a European Clean Air Forum to facilitate the coordinated implementation of the Clean Air Programme and bring together all relevant actors including the Member States’ competent authorities at all relevant levels, the Commission, industry, civil society, and the scientific community every two years. The Clean Air Forum shall oversee the establishment of guidance on the elaboration and implementation of national air pollution control programmes, the evolution of the emissions reduction paths, including the assessment of the reporting requirements.

Amendment 83

Amendment 83

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 11 — paragraph 1 — point b a (new)

Article 11 — paragraph 1 — point b a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (ba) | progress by Member States in achieving the country's specific 2025 and 2030 binding air pollution targets for each pollutant. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(ba)

(ba)

progress by Member States in achieving the country's specific 2025 and 2030 binding air pollution targets for each pollutant.

progress by Member States in achieving the country's specific 2025 and 2030 binding air pollution targets for each pollutant.

Amendment 84

Amendment 84

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 11 — paragraph 1 — point b b (new)

Article 11 — paragraph 1 — point b b (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (bb) | the results of the review referred to in Article 9(4). |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(bb)

(bb)

the results of the review referred to in Article 9(4).

the results of the review referred to in Article 9(4).

Amendment 85

Amendment 85

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 11 — paragraph 2 a (new)

Article 11 — paragraph 2 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 2a.
     
  Member States shall ensure that the public concerned have access to administrative or judicial procedures to challenge acts and omissions by competent authorities or private persons which do not comply with this Directive.




  Such procedures shall provide adequate and effective remedies, including interim relief as appropriate, and be fair, equitable, timely and not prohibitively expensive.




  Member States shall ensure that information on how to access such procedures is made publicly available and shall consider the establishment of appropriate assistance mechanisms to remove or reduce financial and other barriers to access to justice. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2a.
     
  Member States shall ensure that the public concerned have access to administrative or judicial procedures to challenge acts and omissions by competent authorities or private persons which do not comply with this Directive.

2a.

Member States shall ensure that the public concerned have access to administrative or judicial procedures to challenge acts and omissions by competent authorities or private persons which do not comply with this Directive.

Such procedures shall provide adequate and effective remedies, including interim relief as appropriate, and be fair, equitable, timely and not prohibitively expensive.

Such procedures shall provide adequate and effective remedies, including interim relief as appropriate, and be fair, equitable, timely and not prohibitively expensive.

Member States shall ensure that information on how to access such procedures is made publicly available and shall consider the establishment of appropriate assistance mechanisms to remove or reduce financial and other barriers to access to justice.

Member States shall ensure that information on how to access such procedures is made publicly available and shall consider the establishment of appropriate assistance mechanisms to remove or reduce financial and other barriers to access to justice.

Amendment 127

Amendment 127

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 11 — paragraph 2 b (new)

Article 11 — paragraph 2 b (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 2b.
     
  Based on the reports referred to in Article 10(1), the Commission shall, as regards NH3, assess existing legally binding national emission reduction commitments on the basis of the latest scientific evidence, taking into account Member States' achievements under Directive 2001/81/EC and the Protocol to the 1979 Convention on Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution to Abate Acidification, Eutrophication and Ground-level Ozone.




  By 2022, the Commission shall assess progress towards the commitments under this Directive, taking into account, inter alia:










  (a) | UNECE Guidance Document for Preventing and Abating Ammonia Emissions, the UNECE Framework Code for Good Agricultural Practice for Reducing Ammonia Emissions, as revised in 2014, and the Best Available Techniques (BAT) as defined in Article 3(10) in Directive 2010/75/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2b.
     
  Based on the reports referred to in Article 10(1), the Commission shall, as regards NH3, assess existing legally binding national emission reduction commitments on the basis of the latest scientific evidence, taking into account Member States' achievements under Directive 2001/81/EC and the Protocol to the 1979 Convention on Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution to Abate Acidification, Eutrophication and Ground-level Ozone.

2b.

Based on the reports referred to in Article 10(1), the Commission shall, as regards NH3, assess existing legally binding national emission reduction commitments on the basis of the latest scientific evidence, taking into account Member States' achievements under Directive 2001/81/EC and the Protocol to the 1979 Convention on Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution to Abate Acidification, Eutrophication and Ground-level Ozone.

By 2022, the Commission shall assess progress towards the commitments under this Directive, taking into account, inter alia:

By 2022, the Commission shall assess progress towards the commitments under this Directive, taking into account, inter alia:

(a)

(a)

UNECE Guidance Document for Preventing and Abating Ammonia Emissions, the UNECE Framework Code for Good Agricultural Practice for Reducing Ammonia Emissions, as revised in 2014, and the Best Available Techniques (BAT) as defined in Article 3(10) in Directive 2010/75/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council;

UNECE Guidance Document for Preventing and Abating Ammonia Emissions, the UNECE Framework Code for Good Agricultural Practice for Reducing Ammonia Emissions, as revised in 2014, and the Best Available Techniques (BAT) as defined in Article 3(10) in Directive 2010/75/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council;

| (b) | agri-environment measures under the Common Agricultural Policy; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

(b)

agri-environment measures under the Common Agricultural Policy;

agri-environment measures under the Common Agricultural Policy;

| (c) | revisions of all relevant air quality legislation including, inter alia, those referred to under Article 3 (12a) of this Directive. |
| --- | --- |

(c)

(c)

revisions of all relevant air quality legislation including, inter alia, those referred to under Article 3 (12a) of this Directive.

revisions of all relevant air quality legislation including, inter alia, those referred to under Article 3 (12a) of this Directive.

If appropriate, the Commission shall present legislative proposals for targets for the period after 2030 for improving air quality standards.

If appropriate, the Commission shall present legislative proposals for targets for the period after 2030 for improving air quality standards.

Amendment 86

Amendment 86

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 11 a (new)

Article 11 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | Article 11a




  Based on the reports referred to in Article 10(1), the Commission shall review this Directive no later than 2025 with a view to safeguarding progress towards achieving the World Health Organisation's recommended air quality levels and the long term vision as set out in the seventh Environment Action Programme. In particular, the Commission shall, if appropriate, and taking into account scientific and technological progress, propose changes to the national emissions reduction commitments in Annex II;




  On the basis of the regular reports referred to in to in Article 10(1) the Commission shall consider measures for reducing emissions from international shipping particularly in Member States' territorial waters and exclusive economic zones, and, if appropriate, submit a legislative proposal. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Article 11a

Article 11a

Based on the reports referred to in Article 10(1), the Commission shall review this Directive no later than 2025 with a view to safeguarding progress towards achieving the World Health Organisation's recommended air quality levels and the long term vision as set out in the seventh Environment Action Programme. In particular, the Commission shall, if appropriate, and taking into account scientific and technological progress, propose changes to the national emissions reduction commitments in Annex II;

Based on the reports referred to in Article 10(1), the Commission shall review this Directive no later than 2025 with a view to safeguarding progress towards achieving the World Health Organisation's recommended air quality levels and the long term vision as set out in the seventh Environment Action Programme. In particular, the Commission shall, if appropriate, and taking into account scientific and technological progress, propose changes to the national emissions reduction commitments in Annex II;

On the basis of the regular reports referred to in to in Article 10(1) the Commission shall consider measures for reducing emissions from international shipping particularly in Member States' territorial waters and exclusive economic zones, and, if appropriate, submit a legislative proposal.

On the basis of the regular reports referred to in to in Article 10(1) the Commission shall consider measures for reducing emissions from international shipping particularly in Member States' territorial waters and exclusive economic zones, and, if appropriate, submit a legislative proposal.

Amendment 87

Amendment 87

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 12

Article 12

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| The Union and the Member States, as appropriate, shall pursue bilateral and multilateral cooperation with third countries and coordination within relevant international organisations such as the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), including through the exchange of information, concerning technical and scientific research and development, with the aim of improving the basis for emission reductions. | The Union and the Member States, as appropriate, shall pursue bilateral and multilateral cooperation with third countries and coordination within relevant international organisations such as the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE),
  the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO),
  the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), including through the exchange of information, concerning technical and scientific research and development, with the aim of improving the basis for emission reductions.
  Member States shall conduct cross-border consultations on mutual threats posed by emissions from adjacent industrial regions in those countries and the Member States concerned shall develop joint plans to eliminate or reduce those emissions. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

The Union and the Member States, as appropriate, shall pursue bilateral and multilateral cooperation with third countries and coordination within relevant international organisations such as the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), including through the exchange of information, concerning technical and scientific research and development, with the aim of improving the basis for emission reductions.

The Union and the Member States, as appropriate, shall pursue bilateral and multilateral cooperation with third countries and coordination within relevant international organisations such as the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE),
  the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO),
  the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), including through the exchange of information, concerning technical and scientific research and development, with the aim of improving the basis for emission reductions.
  Member States shall conduct cross-border consultations on mutual threats posed by emissions from adjacent industrial regions in those countries and the Member States concerned shall develop joint plans to eliminate or reduce those emissions.

the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO),

Member States shall conduct cross-border consultations on mutual threats posed by emissions from adjacent industrial regions in those countries and the Member States concerned shall develop joint plans to eliminate or reduce those emissions.

Amendment 88

Amendment 88

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 13 — paragraph 2

Article 13 — paragraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2.   
  The delegation of power
  referred to in Articles 6(7), 7(9) and 8(3) shall be conferred on the Commission for
  an indeterminate
  period of
  time from
  the date of entry into force of this Directive. | 2.   
  The power to adopt delegated acts
  referred to in Articles 6(7), 7(9) and 8(3) shall be conferred on the Commission for
  a
  period of
  5 years from ...

   (*4)

  . The Commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of five-year period. The delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of identical duration, unless the European Parliament or the Council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2.   
  The delegation of power
  referred to in Articles 6(7), 7(9) and 8(3) shall be conferred on the Commission for
  an indeterminate
  period of
  time from
  the date of entry into force of this Directive.

The delegation of power

an indeterminate

time from

2.   
  The power to adopt delegated acts
  referred to in Articles 6(7), 7(9) and 8(3) shall be conferred on the Commission for
  a
  period of
  5 years from ...

   (*4)

  . The Commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of five-year period. The delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of identical duration, unless the European Parliament or the Council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period.

The power to adopt delegated acts

a

5 years from ...

*4

. The Commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of five-year period. The delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of identical duration, unless the European Parliament or the Council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period.

Amendment 89

Amendment 89

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 15

Article 15

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| Member States shall lay down the rules on the penalties applicable to infringements of the national provisions adopted pursuant to this Directive and shall take all measures necessary to ensure that they are implemented. The penalties provided for must be effective, proportionate and dissuasive. | Member States shall lay down the rules on the penalties applicable to infringements of the national provisions adopted pursuant to this Directive and shall take all measures necessary to ensure that they are implemented. The penalties provided for shall be effective, proportionate and dissuasive.
  Member States shall notify the Commission of those measures no later than ...

   (*5)

  and shall notify it without delay of any subsequent amendment thereto. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Member States shall lay down the rules on the penalties applicable to infringements of the national provisions adopted pursuant to this Directive and shall take all measures necessary to ensure that they are implemented. The penalties provided for must be effective, proportionate and dissuasive.

Member States shall lay down the rules on the penalties applicable to infringements of the national provisions adopted pursuant to this Directive and shall take all measures necessary to ensure that they are implemented. The penalties provided for shall be effective, proportionate and dissuasive.
  Member States shall notify the Commission of those measures no later than ...

   (*5)

  and shall notify it without delay of any subsequent amendment thereto.

Member States shall notify the Commission of those measures no later than ...

*5

and shall notify it without delay of any subsequent amendment thereto.

Amendment 90

Amendment 90

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 15 — paragraph 1 a (new)

Article 15 — paragraph 1 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | Without prejudice to paragraph 1, Member States shall not pass on the burden of compliance to authorities which do not have the strategic powers to comply with the requirements of the Directive. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Without prejudice to paragraph 1, Member States shall not pass on the burden of compliance to authorities which do not have the strategic powers to comply with the requirements of the Directive.

Without prejudice to paragraph 1, Member States shall not pass on the burden of compliance to authorities which do not have the strategic powers to comply with the requirements of the Directive.

Amendment 125

Amendment 125

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 16 — introductory part

Article 16 — introductory part

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| In Annex I of Directive 2003/35/EC, the following
  letter
  (g) shall be added: | In Annex I of Directive 2003/35/EC, the following
  letters
  (g)
  and (h)
  shall be added: |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

In Annex I of Directive 2003/35/EC, the following
  letter
  (g) shall be added:

letter

In Annex I of Directive 2003/35/EC, the following
  letters
  (g)
  and (h)
  shall be added:

letters

and (h)

Amendment 126

Amendment 126

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Article 16 — point 1 a (new)

Article 16 — point 1 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | ‘(h) | Article 23 of Directive 2008/50/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 May 2008 on ambient air quality and cleaner air for Europe.’ |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

‘(h)

Article 23 of Directive 2008/50/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 May 2008 on ambient air quality and cleaner air for Europe.’

Amendment 135

Amendment 135

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Annex I — table A — row 4

Annex I — table A — row 4

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

| Total national emissions by source category | — | CH4 |
| --- | --- | --- |

Total national emissions by source category

Total national emissions by source category

—

CH4

CH4

Annual, from 2005 to reporting year minus 2 (X-2)

Annual, from 2005 to reporting year minus 2 (X-2)

15/02****

15/02****

Amendment

Amendment

deleted

deleted

Amendment 91

Amendment 91

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Annex I — table A — row 5

Annex I — table A — row 5

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

| Preliminary national emissions by aggregated NFR(2) | — | SO2, NOX, NH3, NMVOC, PM2,5 |
| --- | --- | --- |

Preliminary national emissions by aggregated NFR(2)

(2)

—

SO2, NOX, NH3, NMVOC, PM2,5

2

X

3

2,5

Annual
  , for reporting year minus 1 (X-1)

Annual

30/09

30/09

Amendment

Amendment

| Preliminary national emissions by aggregated NFR(2) | — | SO2, NOX, NH3, NMVOC, PM2,5 |
| --- | --- | --- |

Preliminary national emissions by aggregated NFR(2)

(2)

—

SO2, NOX, NH3, NMVOC, PM2,5

2

X

3

2,5

every two years
  , for reporting year minus 1 (X-1)

every two years

31/12

31/12

Amendment 136

Amendment 136

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Annex I — table C — row 5

Annex I — table C — row 5

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

| Projected emissions by aggregated source category | — | CH4 |
| --- | --- | --- |

Projected emissions by aggregated source category

Projected emissions by aggregated source category

—

CH4

CH4

Biennial reporting, covering every year from year X up to 2030 and, where available, 2040 and 2050

Biennial reporting, covering every year from year X up to 2030 and, where available, 2040 and 2050

15/03

15/03

Amendment

Amendment

deleted

deleted

Amendment 95

Amendment 95

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Annex III — part 1 — section A — point 1 — point a

Annex III — part 1 — section A — point 1 — point a

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (a) | nitrogen management, taking into account the full nitrogen cycle; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(a)

nitrogen management, taking into account the full nitrogen cycle;

| (a) | nitrogen management, taking into account the full nitrogen cycle,
  and consideration of the establishment of soil and nutrient management plans
  ; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

nitrogen management, taking into account the full nitrogen cycle,
  and consideration of the establishment of soil and nutrient management plans
  ;

and consideration of the establishment of soil and nutrient management plans

Amendment 96

Amendment 96

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Annex III — part 1 — section A — point 1 — point c

Annex III — part 1 — section A — point 1 — point c

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (c) | low-emission manure spreading approaches; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(c)

low-emission manure spreading approaches;

| (c) | low-emission manure spreading approaches
  and techniques including separation into liquids and solids
  ; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

low-emission manure spreading approaches
  and techniques including separation into liquids and solids
  ;

and techniques including separation into liquids and solids

Amendment 97

Amendment 97

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Annex III — part 1 — section A — point 1 — point e

Annex III — part 1 — section A — point 1 — point e

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (e) | low-emission manure processing and composting systems; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(e)

low-emission manure processing and composting systems;

| (e) | low-emission manure processing and composting systems
  including separation into liquids and solids
  ; |
| --- | --- |

(e)

low-emission manure processing and composting systems
  including separation into liquids and solids
  ;

including separation into liquids and solids

Amendment 98

Amendment 98

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Annex III — part 1 — section A — point 1 — point g a (new)

Annex III — part 1 — section A — point 1 — point g a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (ga) | promotion of grazing and extensive farming and enhancing the pasture biodiversity in plant with high level of amino acids such as clover, alfalfa and cereals; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(ga)

(ga)

promotion of grazing and extensive farming and enhancing the pasture biodiversity in plant with high level of amino acids such as clover, alfalfa and cereals;

promotion of grazing and extensive farming and enhancing the pasture biodiversity in plant with high level of amino acids such as clover, alfalfa and cereals;

Amendment 99

Amendment 99

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Annex III — part 1 — section A — point 1 — point g b (new)

Annex III — part 1 — section A — point 1 — point g b (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (gb) | promotion of crop rotation that includes nitrogen fixing crops; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(gb)

(gb)

promotion of crop rotation that includes nitrogen fixing crops;

promotion of crop rotation that includes nitrogen fixing crops;

Amendment 100

Amendment 100

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Annex III — part 1 — section A — point 1 — point g c (new)

Annex III — part 1 — section A — point 1 — point g c (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (gc) | promotion of agroecological farming that leads to agricultural systems with high biodiversity, resource efficiency and reduced or ideally no dependency on chemical inputs. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(gc)

(gc)

promotion of agroecological farming that leads to agricultural systems with high biodiversity, resource efficiency and reduced or ideally no dependency on chemical inputs.

promotion of agroecological farming that leads to agricultural systems with high biodiversity, resource efficiency and reduced or ideally no dependency on chemical inputs.

Amendment 101

Amendment 101

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Annex III — part 1 — section A — point 3 — point d

Annex III — part 1 — section A — point 3 — point d

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (d) | inorganic fertilisers shall be spread in line with the foreseeable requirements of the receiving crop or grassland with respect to nitrogen and phosphorus, also taking into account the existing nutrient content in the soil and the nutrients from other fertilizers. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(d)

inorganic fertilisers shall be spread in line with the foreseeable requirements of the receiving crop or grassland with respect to nitrogen and phosphorus, also taking into account the existing nutrient content in the soil and the nutrients from other fertilizers.

| (d) | inorganic fertilisers shall
  as far as possible be replaced by organic fertilisers. Where inorganic fertilisers continue to be applied, they shall
  be spread in line with the foreseeable requirements of the receiving crop or grassland with respect to nitrogen and phosphorus, also taking into account the existing nutrient content in the soil and the nutrients from other fertilizers. |
| --- | --- |

(d)

inorganic fertilisers shall
  as far as possible be replaced by organic fertilisers. Where inorganic fertilisers continue to be applied, they shall
  be spread in line with the foreseeable requirements of the receiving crop or grassland with respect to nitrogen and phosphorus, also taking into account the existing nutrient content in the soil and the nutrients from other fertilizers.

as far as possible be replaced by organic fertilisers. Where inorganic fertilisers continue to be applied, they shall

Amendment 108

Amendment 108

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Annex III — part 1 — section A a (new)

Annex III — part 1 — section A a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | Aa. | Measures to control emissions of nitrogen oxides and particulate matter in urban areas |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Aa.

Aa.

Measures to control emissions of nitrogen oxides and particulate matter in urban areas

In consultation with local and regional authorities, Member States shall consider the following measures:

In consultation with local and regional authorities, Member States shall consider the following measures:

| — | sustainable urban mobility plans including measures such as low emission zones, congestion pricing, parking controls, speed limits, car sharing schemes and roll-out of alternative charging infrastructure; |
| --- | --- |

—

sustainable urban mobility plans including measures such as low emission zones, congestion pricing, parking controls, speed limits, car sharing schemes and roll-out of alternative charging infrastructure;

sustainable urban mobility plans including measures such as low emission zones, congestion pricing, parking controls, speed limits, car sharing schemes and roll-out of alternative charging infrastructure;

| — | promotion of modal shift to increase the use of cycling, walking and public transport; |
| --- | --- |

—

promotion of modal shift to increase the use of cycling, walking and public transport;

promotion of modal shift to increase the use of cycling, walking and public transport;

| — | sustainable urban freight plans such as the introduction of consolidation centres plus measures to encourage a shift of regional freight from road to electric rail and water; |
| --- | --- |

—

sustainable urban freight plans such as the introduction of consolidation centres plus measures to encourage a shift of regional freight from road to electric rail and water;

sustainable urban freight plans such as the introduction of consolidation centres plus measures to encourage a shift of regional freight from road to electric rail and water;

| — | using the planning system to address emissions from new development and boiler systems; retrofit energy efficiency measures to existing buildings; |
| --- | --- |

—

using the planning system to address emissions from new development and boiler systems; retrofit energy efficiency measures to existing buildings;

using the planning system to address emissions from new development and boiler systems; retrofit energy efficiency measures to existing buildings;

| — | retrofitting schemes to promote the replacement of old domestic combustion installations with better home insulation, heat pumps, light fuel oil, new wood pellet installations, district heating or gas; |
| --- | --- |

—

retrofitting schemes to promote the replacement of old domestic combustion installations with better home insulation, heat pumps, light fuel oil, new wood pellet installations, district heating or gas;

retrofitting schemes to promote the replacement of old domestic combustion installations with better home insulation, heat pumps, light fuel oil, new wood pellet installations, district heating or gas;

| — | economic and fiscal incentives to encourage the uptake of low emitting heating appliances; |
| --- | --- |

—

economic and fiscal incentives to encourage the uptake of low emitting heating appliances;

economic and fiscal incentives to encourage the uptake of low emitting heating appliances;

| — | banning of solid-fuel burning in residential areas and other sensitive areas to protect the health of vulnerable groups including children; |
| --- | --- |

—

banning of solid-fuel burning in residential areas and other sensitive areas to protect the health of vulnerable groups including children;

banning of solid-fuel burning in residential areas and other sensitive areas to protect the health of vulnerable groups including children;

| — | ensure emissions from construction are minimised by introducing and enforcing policies to reduce and monitor construction dust, and set emissions limits for Non Road Mobile Machinery (NRMM) |
| --- | --- |

—

ensure emissions from construction are minimised by introducing and enforcing policies to reduce and monitor construction dust, and set emissions limits for Non Road Mobile Machinery (NRMM)

ensure emissions from construction are minimised by introducing and enforcing policies to reduce and monitor construction dust, and set emissions limits for Non Road Mobile Machinery (NRMM)

| — | revision of vehicle taxation rates in recognition of the higher real-world emissions from diesel cars and gasoline direct injection vehicles to encourage sales of less polluting vehicles; |
| --- | --- |

—

revision of vehicle taxation rates in recognition of the higher real-world emissions from diesel cars and gasoline direct injection vehicles to encourage sales of less polluting vehicles;

revision of vehicle taxation rates in recognition of the higher real-world emissions from diesel cars and gasoline direct injection vehicles to encourage sales of less polluting vehicles;

| — | public procurement and fiscal incentives to encourage early uptake of ultra-low emission vehicles; |
| --- | --- |

—

public procurement and fiscal incentives to encourage early uptake of ultra-low emission vehicles;

public procurement and fiscal incentives to encourage early uptake of ultra-low emission vehicles;

| — | support for retrofit of UNECE REC Class IV particulate filters on diesel machines, trucks, buses and taxis; |
| --- | --- |

—

support for retrofit of UNECE REC Class IV particulate filters on diesel machines, trucks, buses and taxis;

support for retrofit of UNECE REC Class IV particulate filters on diesel machines, trucks, buses and taxis;

| — | regulate emissions from construction machines and other non-road mobile machinery operating in densely populated areas (including through the retrofit); |
| --- | --- |

—

regulate emissions from construction machines and other non-road mobile machinery operating in densely populated areas (including through the retrofit);

regulate emissions from construction machines and other non-road mobile machinery operating in densely populated areas (including through the retrofit);

| — | awareness raising campaigns and alerts. |
| --- | --- |

—

awareness raising campaigns and alerts.

awareness raising campaigns and alerts.

Amendment 109

Amendment 109

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Annex III — part 1 — section C a (new)

Annex III — part 1 — section C a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | Ca. | Emission reduction measures to restrict hydrocarbon emissions |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Ca.

Ca.

Emission reduction measures to restrict hydrocarbon emissions

Member States shall reduce emissions of non-methane volatile organic compounds (NMVOC) by promoting the use of modern emission-free tube technologies that are used in various sectors.

Member States shall reduce emissions of non-methane volatile organic compounds (NMVOC) by promoting the use of modern emission-free tube technologies that are used in various sectors.

Amendment 110

Amendment 110

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Annex III — part 2 — point 1 — point a — point i

Annex III — part 2 — point 1 — point a — point i

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (i) | the policy priorities and their relationship to priorities set in other relevant policy areas, including climate change; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(i)

the policy priorities and their relationship to priorities set in other relevant policy areas, including climate change;

| (i) | the policy priorities and their relationship to priorities set in other relevant policy areas, including
  agriculture, rural economic, industrial, mobility and transport, conservation of nature and
  climate change; |
| --- | --- |

(i)

the policy priorities and their relationship to priorities set in other relevant policy areas, including
  agriculture, rural economic, industrial, mobility and transport, conservation of nature and
  climate change;

agriculture, rural economic, industrial, mobility and transport, conservation of nature and

Amendment 111

Amendment 111

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Annex III — part 2 — point 1 — point b

Annex III — part 2 — point 1 — point b

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (b) | the policy options considered to meet the emission reduction commitments for 2020
  and 2030 onwards and the intermediate emission levels determined for 2025 and
  to contribute to further improve the air quality, and their analysis, including the method of analysis; the individual or combined impacts of the polices and measures on emission reductions, air quality and the environment; and the associated uncertainties; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(b)

the policy options considered to meet the emission reduction commitments for 2020
  and 2030 onwards and the intermediate emission levels determined for 2025 and
  to contribute to further improve the air quality, and their analysis, including the method of analysis; the individual or combined impacts of the polices and measures on emission reductions, air quality and the environment; and the associated uncertainties;

and 2030 onwards and the intermediate emission levels determined for 2025 and

| (b) | the policy options considered to meet the emission reduction commitments for 2020
  , 2025 and 2030
  to contribute to further improve the air quality, and their analysis, including the method of analysis; the individual or combined impacts of the policies and measures on emission reductions, air quality and the environment; and the associated uncertainties; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

the policy options considered to meet the emission reduction commitments for 2020
  , 2025 and 2030
  to contribute to further improve the air quality, and their analysis, including the method of analysis; the individual or combined impacts of the policies and measures on emission reductions, air quality and the environment; and the associated uncertainties;

, 2025 and 2030

Amendment 112

Amendment 112

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Annex III — part 2 — point 1 — point d

Annex III — part 2 — point 1 — point d

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (d) | where relevant,
  an explanation of the
  reasons why the intermediate emission levels for 2025 cannot be met without
  measures
  entailing disproportionate costs
  ; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(d)

where relevant,
  an explanation of the
  reasons why the intermediate emission levels for 2025 cannot be met without
  measures
  entailing disproportionate costs
  ;

where relevant,

reasons why the intermediate emission levels for 2025 cannot be met without

entailing disproportionate costs

| (d) | an explanation of the measures
  taken to achieve national emission reduction commitments
  ; |
| --- | --- |

(d)

an explanation of the measures
  taken to achieve national emission reduction commitments
  ;

taken to achieve national emission reduction commitments

Amendment 113

Amendment 113

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Annex III — part 2 — point 1 — point d a (new)

Annex III — part 2 — point 1 — point d a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (da) | an explanation of the methodology used to ensure that measures to achieve national reduction commitments for PM2,5 prioritise reduction of black carbon emissions; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(da)

(da)

an explanation of the methodology used to ensure that measures to achieve national reduction commitments for PM2,5 prioritise reduction of black carbon emissions;

an explanation of the methodology used to ensure that measures to achieve national reduction commitments for PM2,5 prioritise reduction of black carbon emissions;

Amendment 114

Amendment 114

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Annex III — part 2 — point 1 — point e

Annex III — part 2 — point 1 — point e

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (e) | an assessment of how selected policies and measures ensure coherence with plans and programmes set up in other relevant policy areas. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(e)

an assessment of how selected policies and measures ensure coherence with plans and programmes set up in other relevant policy areas.

| (e) | an assessment of how selected policies and measures ensure coherence with plans and programmes set up in other relevant policy areas
  in particular, but not limited to, air quality plans under Directive 2008/50/EC, transitional national plans and inspection plans under Directive 2010/75/EU, national energy efficiency action plans under Directive 2012/27/EU, national renewable energy action plans under Directive 2009/28/EC, and relevant plans or programmes subject to the requirements of Directive 2001/42/EC or equivalent provisions in successor legislation
  . |
| --- | --- |

(e)

an assessment of how selected policies and measures ensure coherence with plans and programmes set up in other relevant policy areas
  in particular, but not limited to, air quality plans under Directive 2008/50/EC, transitional national plans and inspection plans under Directive 2010/75/EU, national energy efficiency action plans under Directive 2012/27/EU, national renewable energy action plans under Directive 2009/28/EC, and relevant plans or programmes subject to the requirements of Directive 2001/42/EC or equivalent provisions in successor legislation
  .

in particular, but not limited to, air quality plans under Directive 2008/50/EC, transitional national plans and inspection plans under Directive 2010/75/EU, national energy efficiency action plans under Directive 2012/27/EU, national renewable energy action plans under Directive 2009/28/EC, and relevant plans or programmes subject to the requirements of Directive 2001/42/EC or equivalent provisions in successor legislation

Amendment 115

Amendment 115

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Annex III — part 2 — point 2 — point a

Annex III — part 2 — point 2 — point a

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (a) | an assessment of the progress made with implementation of the programme, the reduction of emissions
  and
  the reduction of concentrations; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(a)

an assessment of the progress made with implementation of the programme, the reduction of emissions
  and
  the reduction of concentrations;

and

| (a) | an assessment of the progress made with implementation of the programme, the reduction of emissions, the reduction of concentrations
  and associated environmental, public health and socio-economic benefits
  ; |
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(a)

an assessment of the progress made with implementation of the programme, the reduction of emissions, the reduction of concentrations
  and associated environmental, public health and socio-economic benefits
  ;

and associated environmental, public health and socio-economic benefits

Amendment 116

Amendment 116

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Annex III — part 2 — point 2 — point b

Annex III — part 2 — point 2 — point b

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (b) | any significant changes in the policy context, assessments, the programme or the implementation time table. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(b)

any significant changes in the policy context, assessments, the programme or the implementation time table.

| (b) | any significant changes in the policy context, assessments
  (including the results of the inspections and market surveillance carried out in accordance with Article 6(2b),
  the programme or the implementation time table. |
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(b)

any significant changes in the policy context, assessments
  (including the results of the inspections and market surveillance carried out in accordance with Article 6(2b),
  the programme or the implementation time table.

(including the results of the inspections and market surveillance carried out in accordance with Article 6(2b),

Amendment 117

Amendment 117

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Annex III — part 2 — point 2 — point b a (new)

Annex III — part 2 — point 2 — point b a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (ba) | an assessment of the progress made towards the achievement of the Union's long-term health and environmental objectives, in light of any necessary update of those objectives, including any new air quality guidelines set by the World Health Organisation; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(ba)

(ba)

an assessment of the progress made towards the achievement of the Union's long-term health and environmental objectives, in light of any necessary update of those objectives, including any new air quality guidelines set by the World Health Organisation;

an assessment of the progress made towards the achievement of the Union's long-term health and environmental objectives, in light of any necessary update of those objectives, including any new air quality guidelines set by the World Health Organisation;

Amendment 118

Amendment 118

Proposal for a directive

Proposal for a directive

Annex III — part 2 — point 2 — point b b (new)

Annex III — part 2 — point 2 — point b b (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| | (bb) | Where a national air pollution control programme is updated in accordance with Article 6(4), it must include information on all additional air pollution abatement measures that have been considered at appropriate local, regional or national level for implementation in connection with the attainment of emission reduction commitments and air quality objectives, including those outlined in Annex III of this Directive and paragraph 3 of Annex XV (B) to Directive 2008/50/EC. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(bb)

(bb)

Where a national air pollution control programme is updated in accordance with Article 6(4), it must include information on all additional air pollution abatement measures that have been considered at appropriate local, regional or national level for implementation in connection with the attainment of emission reduction commitments and air quality objectives, including those outlined in Annex III of this Directive and paragraph 3 of Annex XV (B) to Directive 2008/50/EC.

Where a national air pollution control programme is updated in accordance with Article 6(4), it must include information on all additional air pollution abatement measures that have been considered at appropriate local, regional or national level for implementation in connection with the attainment of emission reduction commitments and air quality objectives, including those outlined in Annex III of this Directive and paragraph 3 of Annex XV (B) to Directive 2008/50/EC.

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(1)  The matter was referred back to the committee responsible for reconsideration pursuant to Rule 61(2), second subparagraph (A8-0249/2015).

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(18)  Proposal for a Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council on a General Union Environment Action Programme to 2020 ‘Living well, within the limits of our planet’, COM(2012)0710, 29.11.2012.

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(18)  Proposal for a Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council on a General Union Environment Action Programme to 2020 ‘Living well, within the limits of our planet’, COM(2012)0710, 29.11.2012.

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(1a)  
  Directive 2012/33/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 November 2012 amending Council Directive 1999/32/EC as regards the sulphur content of marine fuels (OJ L 327, 27.11.2012, p. 1).

1a

Directive 2012/33/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 November 2012 amending Council Directive 1999/32/EC as regards the sulphur content of marine fuels (OJ L 327, 27.11.2012, p. 1).

(21)  
  Council Directive 1999/32/EC of 26 April 1999 relating to a reduction in the sulphur content of certain liquid fuels and amending Directive 93/12/EEC (OJ L 121, 11.5.1999, p. 13).

21

Council Directive 1999/32/EC of 26 April 1999 relating to a reduction in the sulphur content of certain liquid fuels and amending Directive 93/12/EEC (OJ L 121, 11.5.1999, p. 13).

(22)  Decision no 406/2009/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2009 on the effort of Member States to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions to meet the Community’s greenhouse gas emission reduction commitments up to 2020 (OJ L 140, 5.6.2009, p. 136).

22

o

(22)  Decision no406/2009/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2009 on the effort of Member States to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions to meet the Community’s greenhouse gas emission reduction commitments up to 2020 (OJ L 140, 5.6.2009, p. 136).

22

o

(23)  Directive 2008/50/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 May 2008 on ambient air quality and cleaner air in Europe (OJ L 152, 11.6.2008, p. 1).

23

(23)  Directive 2008/50/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 May 2008 on ambient air quality and cleaner air in Europe (OJ L 152, 11.6.2008, p. 1).

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(26)  Directive 2003/35/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 May 2003 providing for public participation in respect of the drawing up of certain plans and programmes relating to the environment and amending with regard to public participation and access to justice Council Directives 85/337/EEC and 96/61/EC (OJ L 156, 25.6.2003, p. 17).

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(26)  Directive 2003/35/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 May 2003 providing for public participation in respect of the drawing up of certain plans and programmes relating to the environment and amending with regard to public participation and access to justice Council Directives 85/337/EEC and 96/61/EC (OJ L 156, 25.6.2003, p. 17).

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(1a)  
  European Parliament and Council Directive 94/63/EC of 20 December 1994 on the control of volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions resulting from the storage of petrol and its distribution from terminals to service stations (OJ L 365, 31.12.1994, p. 24).

1a

European Parliament and Council Directive 94/63/EC of 20 December 1994 on the control of volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions resulting from the storage of petrol and its distribution from terminals to service stations (OJ L 365, 31.12.1994, p. 24).

(1b)  
  Directive 97/68/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 1997 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to measures against the emission of gaseous and particulate pollutants from internal combustion engines to be installed in non-road mobile machinery (OJ L 59, 27.2.1998, p. 1).

1b

Directive 97/68/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 1997 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to measures against the emission of gaseous and particulate pollutants from internal combustion engines to be installed in non-road mobile machinery (OJ L 59, 27.2.1998, p. 1).

(1c)  
  Directive 98/70/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 October 1998 relating to the quality of petrol and diesel fuels and amending Council Directive 93/12/EEC (OJ L 350, 28.12.1998, p. 58).

1c

Directive 98/70/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 October 1998 relating to the quality of petrol and diesel fuels and amending Council Directive 93/12/EEC (OJ L 350, 28.12.1998, p. 58).

(1d)  
  Council Directive 1999/32/EC of 26 April 1999 relating to a reduction in the sulphur content of certain liquid fuels and amending Directive 93/12/EEC (OJ L 121, 11.5.1999, p. 13).

1d

Council Directive 1999/32/EC of 26 April 1999 relating to a reduction in the sulphur content of certain liquid fuels and amending Directive 93/12/EEC (OJ L 121, 11.5.1999, p. 13).

(1e)  
  Directive 2009/126/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 on Stage II petrol vapour recovery during refuelling of motor vehicles at service stations (OJ L 285, 31.10.2009, p. 36).

1e

Directive 2009/126/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 on Stage II petrol vapour recovery during refuelling of motor vehicles at service stations (OJ L 285, 31.10.2009, p. 36).

(1f)  
  Directive 2004/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 April 2004 on the limitation of emissions of volatile organic compounds due to the use of organic solvents in certain paints and varnishes and vehicle refinishing products and amending Directive 1999/13/EC (OJ L 143, 30.4.2004, p. 87).

1f

Directive 2004/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 April 2004 on the limitation of emissions of volatile organic compounds due to the use of organic solvents in certain paints and varnishes and vehicle refinishing products and amending Directive 1999/13/EC (OJ L 143, 30.4.2004, p. 87).

(1 g)  
  Directive 2007/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 September 2007 establishing a framework for the approval of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles (Framework Directive) (OJ L 263, 9.10.2007, p. 1).

1 g

Directive 2007/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 September 2007 establishing a framework for the approval of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles (Framework Directive) (OJ L 263, 9.10.2007, p. 1).

(1h)  
  Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2007 on type approval of motor vehicles with respect to emissions from light passenger and commercial vehicles (Euro 5 and Euro 6) and on access to vehicle repair and maintenance information (OJ L 171, 29.6.2007, p. 1).

1h

Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2007 on type approval of motor vehicles with respect to emissions from light passenger and commercial vehicles (Euro 5 and Euro 6) and on access to vehicle repair and maintenance information (OJ L 171, 29.6.2007, p. 1).

(1i)  
  Regulation (EC) No 79/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 January 2009 on type-approval of hydrogen-powered motor vehicles, and amending Directive 2007/46/EC (OJ L 35, 4.2.2009, p. 32).

1i

Regulation (EC) No 79/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 January 2009 on type-approval of hydrogen-powered motor vehicles, and amending Directive 2007/46/EC (OJ L 35, 4.2.2009, p. 32).

(1j)  
  Regulation (EC) No 595/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 June 2009 on type-approval of motor vehicles and engines with respect to emissions from heavy duty vehicles (Euro VI) and on access to vehicle repair and maintenance information and amending Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 and Directive 2007/46/EC and repealing Directives 80/1269/EEC, 2005/55/EC and 2005/78/EC (OJ L 188, 18.7.2009, p. 1).

1j

Regulation (EC) No 595/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 June 2009 on type-approval of motor vehicles and engines with respect to emissions from heavy duty vehicles (Euro VI) and on access to vehicle repair and maintenance information and amending Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 and Directive 2007/46/EC and repealing Directives 80/1269/EEC, 2005/55/EC and 2005/78/EC (OJ L 188, 18.7.2009, p. 1).

(1k)  
  Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009 concerning type-approval requirements for the general safety of motor vehicles, their trailers and systems, components and separate technical units intended therefor (OJ L 200, 31.7.2009, p. 1).

1k

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009 concerning type-approval requirements for the general safety of motor vehicles, their trailers and systems, components and separate technical units intended therefor (OJ L 200, 31.7.2009, p. 1).

(1l)  
  Directive 2010/75/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 November 2010 on industrial emissions (integrated pollution prevention and control) (OJ L 334, 17.12.2010, p. 17).

1l

Directive 2010/75/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 November 2010 on industrial emissions (integrated pollution prevention and control) (OJ L 334, 17.12.2010, p. 17).

(1m)  
  Regulation (EU) No 167/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 February 2013 on the approval and market surveillance of agricultural and forestry vehicles (OJ L 60, 2.3.2013, p. 1).

1m

Regulation (EU) No 167/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 February 2013 on the approval and market surveillance of agricultural and forestry vehicles (OJ L 60, 2.3.2013, p. 1).

(1n)  
  Regulation (EU) No 168/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 January 2013 on the approval and market surveillance of two- or three-wheel vehicles and quadricycles (OJ L 60, 2.3.2013, p. 52).

1n

Regulation (EU) No 168/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 January 2013 on the approval and market surveillance of two- or three-wheel vehicles and quadricycles (OJ L 60, 2.3.2013, p. 52).

(1o)  
  Directive 2014/94/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 October 2014 on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure (OJ L 307, 28.10.2014, p. 1).

1o

Directive 2014/94/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 October 2014 on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure (OJ L 307, 28.10.2014, p. 1).

(*1)  
  Two years from the date of transposition of this Directive.

*1

Two years from the date of transposition of this Directive.

(30)  Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2000 establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy (OJ L 327, 22.12.2000, p. 1)

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(30)  Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2000 establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy (OJ L 327, 22.12.2000, p. 1)

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(*2)  
  Six months after entry into force of this Directive.

*2

Six months after entry into force of this Directive.

(31)  
  Regulation (EU) No 525/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 May 2013 on a mechanism for monitoring and reporting greenhouse gas emissions and for reporting other information at national and Union level relevant to climate change and repealing Decision No 280/2004/EC (OJ L 165, 18.6.2013, p. 13).

31

Regulation (EU) No 525/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 May 2013 on a mechanism for monitoring and reporting greenhouse gas emissions and for reporting other information at national and Union level relevant to climate change and repealing Decision No 280/2004/EC (OJ L 165, 18.6.2013, p. 13).

(*3)  
  Date of entry into force of this Directive.

*3

Date of entry into force of this Directive.

(*4)  Date of entry into force of this Directive.

*4

(*5)  
  Date of entry into force of this Directive.

*5

Date of entry into force of this Directive.

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