The Middle East
38. Expresses its deepest regret at the lives claimed by the conflict, and addresses its condolences and
sympathy to the victims families; firmly condemns the terrorist act perpetrated in Tel Aviv, as well as theuse of excessive military force and all other acts of violence whatever their origin;
39. Notes the previous declaration of the EU Presidency that the progress made on all major issues
during the last negotiations should form the basis for future talks on the permanent status of the MiddleEast region;
40. Invites the Council to take the lead on an international initiative on the Israel/Palestine conflict
based on the Mitchell report and to investigate possible joint action with the US; such a plan shouldinclude a platform for fresh negotiations between the two parties, the dispatch of an internationalobservers force, proper mechanisms for fighting terrorism, freezing of settlements, protection of the civi-lian population, and full respect for human rights and the Fourth Geneva Convention;
FYROM
41. Condemns the acts of the terrorist forces coming from the UCK and other armed groups on the
territory of FYROM; welcomes the initiatives of the Council, CFSP High Representative Solana and Com-missioner Patten; supports the latest peace plans from the FYROM government and from all the demo-cratic parties which are seeking a political solution to the countrys problems;
42. Urges the Commission to provide the necessary aid in full co-operation with the FYROM Govern-
ment, so as to assist the refugees and the civilian population involved in the conflict;
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43. Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the European Council, the Council, the Commis-
sion and the parliaments of the Member States.
5. Ozone in ambient air ***II
A5-0187/2001
European Parliament legislative resolution on the Council common position for adopting a Euro-
pean Parliament and Council directive on relating to ozone in ambient air (13114/1/2000 
C5-0090/2001  1999/0068(COD))
(Codecision procedure: second reading)
The European Parliament,
 having regard to the Council common position (13114/1/2000  C5-0090/2001) (1),
 having regard to its position at first reading (2) on the Commission proposal to Parliament and the
Council (COM(1999) 125) (3),
 having regard to the Commissions amended proposal (COM(2000) 613) (4),
 having regard to Article 251(2) of the EC Treaty, having regard to Rule 80 of its Rules of Procedure, having regard to the recommendation for second reading of the Committee on the Environment,
Public Health and Consumer Policy (A5-0187/2001),
(1) OJ C 126, 26.4.2001, p. 1.
(2) OJ C 377, 29.12.2000, p. 154.
(3) OJ C 56 E, 29.2.2000, p. 40.
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1. Amends the common position as follows;
2. Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council and Commission.
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Amendment 1
Recital 3
(3) It is important to ensure effective protection against
harmful effects on human health from exposure to ozone. Theadverse effects of ozone on vegetation, ecosystems and theenvironment as a whole should be reduced, as far as possible.The transboundary nature of ozone pollution requires measuresto be taken at Community level.(3) It is important to ensure effective protection against
harmful effects on human health from exposure to ozone. Theadverse effects of ozone on vegetation, ecosystems and theenvironment as a whole should be reduced, as far as possible.The transboundary nature of ozone pollution requires measuresto be taken at Community level. The early involvement of
accession candidate countries is essential.
Amendment 26
Recital 7
(7) Long-term objectives should be set with the aim of pro-
viding effective protection of human health and the environ-ment. Long-term objectives should relate to the ozone and aci-dification abatement strategy and its aim of closing the gapbetween current ozone levels and the long-term objectives as
far as possible .(7) Long-term objectives should be set with the aim of pro-
viding effective protection of human health and the environ-ment. Long-term objectives should relate to the ozone and aci-dification abatement strategy and its aim of closing the gapbetween current ozone levels and the long-term objectivessave where physically impossible .
Amendment 27
Article 2, paragraph 10
(10) long-term objective means an ozone concentration in
the ambient air below which, according to current scien-tific knowledge, direct adverse effects on human healthand/or the environment as a whole are unlikely. Thisobjective is to be attained , as far as practicable, in the
long term with the aim of providing effective protection
of human health and the environment;(10) long-term objective means an ozone concentration in
the ambient air below which, according to current scien-tific knowledge, direct adverse effects on human healthand/or the environment as a whole are unlikely. Thisobjective, save where physically impossible, is to be
attained in the long term with the aim of providing effec-
tive protection of human health and the environment;
Amendment 4
Article 3, paragraph 3, subparagraph 1
3. For the zones and agglomerations referred to in para-
graph 2, Member States shall take steps , consistent with the
provisions of Directive 2001//EC, to ensure that a plan or
programme is prepared and implemented for attaining as far
as possible the target value as from the date specified in Sec-
tion II of Annex I.3. For the zones and agglomerations referred to in para-
graph 2, Member States shall ensure , consistent with the provi-
sions of Directive 2001//EC, that a plan or programme isprepared and implemented in order to attain the target value
as from the date specified in Section II of Annex I.
Amendment 28
Article 4, paragraph 1
1. The long-term objectives for ozone concentrations in
ambient air are those set out in Section III of Annex I.1. The long-term objectives for ozone concentrations in
ambient air, to be achieved by 2020 save where physically
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Amendment 29
Article 4, paragraph 2
2. Member States shall draw up a list of the zones and
agglomerations in which the levels of ozone in ambient air, asassessed in accordance with Article 9, are higher than the long-term objectives referred to in paragraph 1 but below, or equalto, the target values set out in Section II of Annex I. For suchzones and agglomerations, Member States shall prepare andimplement cost effective measures with the aim of achievingthe long-term objectives as far as possible . The measures
taken shall, at least, be consistent with all plans or programmesspecified in Article 3(3). Furthermore, they shall build onmeasures taken under the provisions of Directive 2001//ECand other relevant existing and future EC legislation.2. Member States shall draw up a list of the zones and
agglomerations in which the levels of ozone in ambient air, asassessed in accordance with Article 9, are higher than the long-term objectives referred to in paragraph 1 but below, or equalto, the target values set out in Section II of Annex I. For suchzones and agglomerations, Member States shall prepare andimplement cost effective measures with the aim of achievingthe long-term objectives save where physically impossible .
The measures taken shall, at least, be consistent with all plansor programmes specified in Article 3(3). Furthermore, they shallbuild on measures taken under the provisions of Directive2001//EC and other relevant existing and future EC legis-lation.
Amendment 7
Article 5
Member States shall draw up a list of zones and agglomer-
ations in which ozone levels meet the long-term objectives.They shall endeavour to maintain the levels of ozone in those
zones and agglomerations below the long-term objectives andto preserve the best ambient air quality compatible with sus-tainable development and a high level of environmental andhuman health protection.Member States shall draw up a list of zones and agglomer-
ations in which ozone levels meet the long-term objectives. In
so far as the transboundary nature of ozone pollution andmeteorological conditions permit, they shall maintain the
levels of ozone in those zones and agglomerations below thelong-term objectives and to preserve the best ambient airquality compatible with sustainable development and a high
level of environmental and human health protection.
Amendment 10
Article 6, paragraph 1, point (b)
(b) tomake available to the public and to appropriate organi-
sations such as environmental organisations, consumerorganisations, organisations representing the interests ofsensitive population groups and other relevant health care
bodies comprehensive annual reports which shall at least
indicate all exceedances of concentrations in the long-termobjective for the protection of health, the informationthreshold and the alert threshold, for the relevant aver-aging period, combined with, as appropriate, a shortassessment of the effects of these exceedances. They mayinclude, where appropriate, further information and assess-ments on vegetation and forest protection, as specified insection I of Annex III. They may also include informationon relevant precursor substances, in so far as these are notcovered by existing Community legislation;(b) make available to the public and to appropriate organi-
sations such as environmental organisations, consumerorganisations, organisations representing the interests ofsensitive population groups and other relevant health care
bodies comprehensive annual reports which shall at least
indicate all exceedances of concentrations in the long-termobjective for the protection of human health and veg-
etation ,the target values , the information threshold and
the alert threshold, for the relevant averaging period, com-bined with, as appropriate, a short assessment of theeffects of these exceedances. They may include, whereappropriate, further information and assessments on veg-etation and forest protection, as specified in section I ofAnnex III. They may also include information on relevantprecursor substances, in so far as these are not covered byexisting Community legislation;
Amendment 12
Article 7, paragraph 1
1. In accordance with Article 7(3) of Directive 96/62/EC,
Member States shall draw up action plans, at appropriateadministrative levels, indicating specific measures to be takenin the short term, for the zones where there is a risk of exceed-ances of the alert threshold, if there is a significant potential for1. In accordance with Article 7(3) of Directive 96/62/EC,
Member States shall draw up action plans, at appropriateadministrative levels, and in particular at local level , indicating
specific measures to be taken in the short term in each case
and in each place , for the zones where there is a risk of28.2.2002 EN C 53 E/189 Official Journal of the European Communities
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reducing that risk or for reducing the duration or severity of
any exceedance. Where it is found that there is no significantpotential for reducing the risk, duration or severity of any
exceedance in the relevant zones, Member States shall be
exempt from the provisions of Article 7(3) of Directive 96/62/EC. It is for Member States to identify whether there is signifi-cant potential for reducing the risk, duration or severity of anyexceedance, taking account of the national geographical,meteorological and economic conditions.exceedances of the alert threshold, if there is a significant
potential for reducing that risk or for reducing the duration orseverity of any exceedance of the alert threshold . Where it is
found that there is no significant potential for reducing the
risk, duration or severity of any exceedance in the relevantzones, Member States shall be exempt from the provisions ofArticle 7(3) of Directive 96/62/EC. It is for Member States toidentify whether there is significant potential for reducing therisk, duration or severity of any exceedance, taking account ofthe national geographical, meteorological and economic con-ditions.
Amendment 13
Article 7, paragraph 3
3. When developing and implementing the short-term
action plans, Member States may consider examples of
measures (the effectiveness of which has been assessed), whichshould be included in the guidance referred to in Article 12.3. When developing and implementing the short-term
action plans, Member States shall consider examples of
measures (the effectiveness of which has been assessed), whichshould be included in the guidance referred to in Article 12.
Amendment 14
Article 7, paragraph 3a (new)
3a. Member States shall inform the Commission, the pub-
lic and appropriate organisations such as environmentalorganisations, consumer organisations, organisations repre-senting the interests of sensitive population groups and rel-evant health care bodies about both the results of their inves-tigations and the content and implementation of specificshort-term action plans.
Amendment 30
Article 8, paragraph 1
1. Where ozone concentrations exceeding target values or
long-term objectives are due largely to precursor emissions inother Member States, the Member States concerned shall coop-
erate, where appropriate, in drawing up joint plans and pro-
grammes in order to attain the target values or long-termobjectives as far as possible . The Commission should assist in
those efforts. In carrying out its obligations under Article 11,the Commission should consider, taking into account Directive
2001//EC, in particular Article 9 thereof, whether furtheraction should be taken at Community level in order to reduceprecursor emissions responsible for such transboundary ozonepollution.1. Where ozone concentrations exceeding target values or
long-term objectives are due largely to precursor emissions inother Member States, the Member States concerned shall coop-
erate, where appropriate, in drawing up joint plans and pro-
grammes in order to attain the target values or long-termobjectives, save where physically impossible . The Commission
shall assist in those efforts. In carrying out its obligations under
Article 11, the Commission shall consider, taking into account
Directive 2001//EC, in particular Article 9 thereof, whetherfurther action should be taken at Community level in order toreduce precursor emissions responsible for such transboundaryozone pollution.
Amendment 32
Article 10, paragraph 1, point (b)
(b) send to the Commission the plans orprogrammes referred
to in Article 3(3) no later than two years after the end ofthe period during which exceedances of the target valuesfor ozone were observed;(b) send to the Commission a report giving an overview of
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report shall provide an explanation of all exceedances of
the concentration in the target value laid down in point 1of the table in Section II of Annex I. The report shall
also contain the plans and programmes referred to in Arti-
cle 3(3). The report shall be sent no later than two years
after the end of the period during which exceedances ofthe target values for ozone were observed;
Amendment 33
Article 10, paragraph 3, point (b)
(b) publish annually a list of the zones and agglomerations
submitted pursuant to paragraph 1(a) and, by 30 Nov-ember each year, a report on the ozone situation duringthe current summer and the preceding calendar year, aim-
ing to provide an overview of the different Member
States situations;(b) publish annually a list of the zones and agglomerations
submitted pursuant to paragraph 1(a) and, by 30 Nov-ember each year, a report on the ozone situation duringthe current summer and the preceding calendar year,
enabling a direct comparison of the performance of the
Member States, taking into account the different meteor-ological conditions and transboundary pollution, and anoverview of all the exceedances of the long-term objectivein the Member States ;
Amendment 22
Article 11, paragraph 3
3. The report shall also include a review of the provisions of
this Directive in the light of its findings and it shall be accom-panied, if appropriate, by proposals to amend this Directive.3. The report shall also include a review of the provisions of
this Directive in the light of its findings and it shall be accom-panied, if appropriate, by proposals to amend this Directive ,
paying special attention to the effects of ozone on the
environment and on human health, with particular reference
to sensitive population groups .
Amendment 31
ANNEX I, Sections II and III, tables
Council common position
II. Target values for ozone
Parameter Target valueYear by which the target
value must be attained
as far as possible
1. Target value for the protec-
tion of human healthMaximum daily eight-hour mean 120 µg/m3not to be exceeded on
more than 25 days per calendar
year averaged over three years2010
2. Target value for the protec-
tion of vegetationAOT40, calculated from one-hour
values from May to July18 000 µg/m3.h averaged over five
years2010
III. Long-term objectives for ozone
Parameter Long-term objective
1. Long-term objective for the
protection of human healthMaximum daily eight-hour mean
within a calendar year120 µg/m3
2. Long-term objective for the
protection of vegetationAOT40, calculated from one-hour
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II. Target values for ozone
Parameter Target value2Year by which the target value
must be attained save where
physically impossible
1. Target value for the protec-
tion of human healthMaximum daily eight-hour mean 120 µg/m3not to be exceeded on
more than 20 days per calendar
year averaged over three years2010
2. Target value for the protec-
tion of vegetationAOT40, calculated from one-hour
values from May to July18 000 µg/m3.h averaged over five
years2010
III. Long-term objectives for ozone
Parameter Long-term objectiveYear by which the long-term
objective must be achieved save
where physically impossible
1. Long-term objective for the
protection of human healthMaximum daily eight-hour mean
within a calendar year.120 µg/m3 2020
2. Long-term objective for the
protection of vegetationAOT40, calculated from one-hour
values from May to July6 000 µg/m3.h 2020
Amendment 25
ANNEX III, Section I, table
Council Common Position
Type of station LevelAveraging/
accumulation
timeProvisional data for each month
from April to September.Report for each year
Information
thresholdAny 180 µg/m3 1h  for each day with exceed-
ance(s): date, total hours of
exceedance, maximum 1hozone and related NO
2values
when required; for each day with exceed-
ance(s): date, total hours of
exceedance, maximum 1hozone and related NO
2
values, when required;
 monthly 1h max. ozone
Alert threshold Any 240 µg/m3 1h  for each day with exceed-
ance(s): date, total hours of
exceedance, maximum 1hozone and related NO
2
values, when required; for each day with exceed-
ance(s): date, total hours of
exceedance, maximum 1hozone and related NO
2values
when required;
Health
protectionAny 120 µg/m3 8 hour  for each day with exceed-
ance(s): date, 8h max. for each day with exceed-
ance(s): date, 8h max.
Vegetation
protectionSuburban, rural,
rural back-
groundAOT40 =
6 000 µg/m3.h1h,
accumulated
from May-July Value
Forest
protectionSuburban, rural,
rural back-
groundAOT40 =
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Type of station LevelAveraging/
accumulation
timeProvisional data for each month
from April to September.Report for each year
Information
thresholdAny 180 µg/m3 1h  for each day with exceed-
ance(s): date, total hours ofexceedance, maximum 1h
ozone and related NO
2values
when required; for each day with exceed-
ance(s): date, total hours ofexceedance, maximum 1h
ozone and related NO
2
values, when required;
 monthly 1h max. ozone
Alert threshold Any 240 µg/m3 1h  for each day with exceed-
ance(s): date, total hours ofexceedance, maximum 1h
ozone and related NO
2
values, when required; for each day with exceed-
ance(s): date, total hours ofexceedance, maximum 1h
ozone and related NO
2values
when required;
Health
protectionAny 120 µg/m3 8 hour  for each day with exceed-
ance(s): date, 8h max. for each day with exceed-
ance(s): date, 8h max.
Vegetation
protectionSuburban, rural,
rural back-groundAOT40 =
6 000 µg/m
3.h1h,
accumulatedfrom May-July Value
Forest
protectionSuburban, rural,
rural back-groundAOT40 =
20 000 µg/m
3.h1h,
accumulatedfrom April-
September Value
Materials Any 40 µg/m
3 1 year  Value
6. Protection of forests against fire ***II
A5-0179/2001
1.
European Parliament legislative resolution on the common position adopted by the Council with a
view to the adoption of a European Parliament and Council Regulation of the amending CouncilRegulation (EEC) No 3528/86 on the protection of the Communitys forests against atmospheric
pollution (14644/1/2000 rev. 1  C5-0072/2001  1999/0159(COD))
(Codecision procedure: second reading)
The European Parliament,
 having regard to the Council common position (14644/1/2000 rev. 1  C5-0072/2001) (
1),
 having regard to its position at first reading (2) on the Commission proposal to Parliament and the
Council (COM(1999) 379) (3),
 having regard to the Commissions amended proposal (COM(2000) 864) (4),
(1) OJ C 97, 27.3.2001, p.1.
(2) OJ C 121, 24.4.2001, p. 414.
(3) OJ C 307 E, 26.10.1999, p. 32.
(4) OJ C 96 E, 27.3.2001, p. 362.28.2.2002 EN C 53 E/193 Official Journal of the European Communities
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