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Measures under point (a) shall be included in every national action plan.
Measures under point (a) shall be included in every national action plan.
The text of points (a) to (c) of paragraph 1a (new) essentially corresponds to that of paragraphs 2 to 4 of the old Commission proposal.
The text of points (a) to (c) of paragraph 1a (new) essentially corresponds to that of paragraphs 2 to 4 of the old Commission proposal.
The measures pursue the same objective and are therefore brought together into one paragraph.
The measures pursue the same objective and are therefore brought together into one paragraph.
Protection and buffer zones for waters and drinking water are a vital component of a national action plan.
Protection and buffer zones for waters and drinking water are a vital component of a national action plan.
As evidenced by the Danish example, however, voluntary measures can be just as efficient as binding legislative requirements.
As evidenced by the Danish example, however, voluntary measures can be just as efficient as binding legislative requirements.
Member States shall ensure that appropriate buffer zones, where pesticides must not be applied or stored, are established on fields adjacent to water courses, and in particular to safeguard zones for the abstraction of drinking water established in accordance with Article 7(3) of Directive 2000/60/EC.
Member States shall ensure that appropriate buffer zones, where pesticides must not be applied or stored, are established on fields adjacent to water courses, and in particular to safeguard zones for the abstraction of drinking water established in accordance with Article 7(3) of Directive 2000/60/EC.
The dimensions of the buffer zones shall be defined as a function of the risks of pollution and the agricultural characteristics of the area concerned.
The dimensions of the buffer zones shall be defined as a function of the risks of pollution and the agricultural characteristics of the area concerned.
Now paragraph 1a (new), point (a) (see amendment 41).
Now paragraph 1a (new), point (a) (see amendment 41).
Member States shall ensure that appropriate measures are taken to limit the aerial drift of pesticides at least in vertical crops, including orchards, vineyards, and hops directly adjacent to a water course.
Member States shall ensure that appropriate measures are taken to limit the aerial drift of pesticides at least in vertical crops, including orchards, vineyards, and hops directly adjacent to a water course.
Now paragraph 1a (new), point (b) (see amendment 41).
Now paragraph 1a (new), point (b) (see amendment 41).
Article 10, paragraph 4
Article 10, paragraph 4
Member States shall ensure that application of pesticides is reduced as far as possible or eliminated if appropriate on or along roads, railway lines, very permeable surfaces or other infrastructure close to surface water or groundwater, or on sealed surfaces with high risk of run-off into surface water or sewage systems .
Member States shall ensure that application of pesticides is reduced as far as possible or eliminated if appropriate on or along roads, railway lines, very permeable surfaces or other infrastructure close to surface water or groundwater, or on sealed surfaces with high risk of run-off into surface water or sewage systems .
Now paragraph 1a (new), point (c) (see amendment 41).
Now paragraph 1a (new), point (c) (see amendment 41).
Article 11, paragraph 1, introduction
Article 11, paragraph 1, introduction
Member States shall , taking due account of the necessary hygiene and public safety requirements, ensure that the following measures are adopted:
Member States shall , taking due account of the necessary hygiene and public safety requirements, ensure that the following measures are adopted:
Member States shall take as their basis the results of relevant risk assessments and ensure that the following measures are adopted:
Member States shall take as their basis the results of relevant risk assessments and ensure that the following measures are adopted:
The basis for a decision to reduce use of plant protection products in sensitive areas should be a relevant risk assessment.
The basis for a decision to reduce use of plant protection products in sensitive areas should be a relevant risk assessment.
The point is not to ban use, but to ensure careful and low use of a plant protection product in the light of the particular protection objective.
The point is not to ban use, but to ensure careful and low use of a plant protection product in the light of the particular protection objective.
In the Natura 2000 zone regulations, prohibitions and requirements are laid down to cover all cases, so that, bearing in mind the subsidiarity principle, no further specific legislation is necessary.
In the Natura 2000 zone regulations, prohibitions and requirements are laid down to cover all cases, so that, bearing in mind the subsidiarity principle, no further specific legislation is necessary.
Article 11, paragraph 1, point (a)
Article 11, paragraph 1, point (a)
(a) the use of pesticides shall be prohibited or restricted to the minimum necessary in areas used by the general public or by sensitive population, at least in parks, public gardens, sports grounds, school grounds and playgrounds;
(a) the use of pesticides shall be prohibited or restricted to the minimum necessary in areas used by the general public or by sensitive population, at least in parks, public gardens, sports grounds, school grounds and playgrounds;
(a) the use of pesticides shall be restricted to the minimum necessary or eliminated entirely in areas regularly used by the general public or by sensitive population, at least in parks, public gardens, sports grounds, school grounds and playgrounds;
(a) the use of pesticides shall be restricted to the minimum necessary or eliminated entirely in areas regularly used by the general public or by sensitive population, at least in parks, public gardens, sports grounds, school grounds and playgrounds;
This provides greater accuracy and clarity.
This provides greater accuracy and clarity.
The decisive factor is not prohibition, but the minimum possible use of plant protection products depending on the particular protection objectives of public places.
The decisive factor is not prohibition, but the minimum possible use of plant protection products depending on the particular protection objectives of public places.
In view of the low use of plant protection products in public places, this provision has clearly already been broadly implemented in the Member States.
In view of the low use of plant protection products in public places, this provision has clearly already been broadly implemented in the Member States.
Article 11, paragraph 1, point (b) and paragraph 2
Article 11, paragraph 1, point (b) and paragraph 2
(b) the use of pesticides shall be prohibited or restricted in special conservation areas or other areas identified for the purposes of establishing the necessary conservation measures in accordance with Articles 3 and 4 of Directive 79/409/EEC and Articles 6, 10, and 12 of Directive 92/43/EEC.
(b) the use of pesticides shall be prohibited or restricted in special conservation areas or other areas identified for the purposes of establishing the necessary conservation measures in accordance with Articles 3 and 4 of Directive 79/409/EEC and Articles 6, 10, and 12 of Directive 92/43/EEC.
Article 11, paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 11, paragraph 1 a (new)
Restrictions on the use of plant protection products in Natura 2000 sites do not contravene the voluntary nature of support measures under the structural funds regulations and the regulation on rural development.
Restrictions on the use of plant protection products in Natura 2000 sites do not contravene the voluntary nature of support measures under the structural funds regulations and the regulation on rural development.
The addition of the last sentence is necessary to make clear that the restriction on the use of plant protection products in Natura 2000 sites with the objective of implementing the conservation objectives does not constitute a violation of the voluntary principle in support.
The addition of the last sentence is necessary to make clear that the restriction on the use of plant protection products in Natura 2000 sites with the objective of implementing the conservation objectives does not constitute a violation of the voluntary principle in support.
There has been no clear statement from the Commission’s services on this point, leading to considerable legal uncertainties in the Member States and hindering the implementation of rural environmental measures.
There has been no clear statement from the Commission’s services on this point, leading to considerable legal uncertainties in the Member States and hindering the implementation of rural environmental measures.
Article 12, paragraph 1, introduction
Article 12, paragraph 1, introduction
As part of their national action plans, the Member States shall adopt the measures that prove necessary on the basis of relevant risk assessments to ensure that the following operations do not endanger the health or safety of humans and the environment:
As part of their national action plans, the Member States shall adopt the measures that prove necessary on the basis of relevant risk assessments to ensure that the following operations do not endanger the health or safety of humans and the environment:
There is no lack of rules in the Member States.
There is no lack of rules in the Member States.
Article 12, paragraph 2
Article 12, paragraph 2
Member States shall take all necessary measures regarding pesticides authorised for non-professional use to avoid dangerous handling operations.
Member States shall take all necessary measures regarding pesticides authorised for non-professional use to avoid dangerous handling operations.
In their national action plans, the Member States shall adopt measures that prove necessary on the basis of appropriate risk assessments regarding pesticides authorised for non-professional use to avoid dangerous handling operations.
In their national action plans, the Member States shall adopt measures that prove necessary on the basis of appropriate risk assessments regarding pesticides authorised for non-professional use to avoid dangerous handling operations.
See justification to amendment 49.
See justification to amendment 49.
Article 12, paragraph 3
Article 12, paragraph 3
Member States shall ensure that storage areas for pesticides shall be constructed in such a way as to prevent unwanted releases.
Member States shall ensure that storage areas for pesticides shall be constructed in such a way as to prevent unwanted releases.
In their national action plans, the Member States shall take measures that prove necessary on the basis of appropriate risk assessments to ensure that storage areas for pesticides shall be constructed in such a way as to prevent unwanted releases.
In their national action plans, the Member States shall take measures that prove necessary on the basis of appropriate risk assessments to ensure that storage areas for pesticides shall be constructed in such a way as to prevent unwanted releases.
Article 13, paragraph 1
Article 13, paragraph 1
Member States shall take all necessary measures to promote low pesticide-input farming, including integrated pest management , and to ensure that professional users of pesticides shift towards a more environmentally-friendly use of all available crop protection measures, giving priority to low-risk alternatives wherever possible, and otherwise to the products with minimum impact on human health and the environment among the ones available for the same pest problem .
Member States shall take all necessary measures to promote low pesticide-input farming, including integrated pest management , and to ensure that professional users of pesticides shift towards a more environmentally-friendly use of all available crop protection measures, giving priority to low-risk alternatives wherever possible, and otherwise to the products with minimum impact on human health and the environment among the ones available for the same pest problem .
Member States shall create incentive schemes to promote low pesticide-input farming, including integrated pest management.
Member States shall create incentive schemes to promote low pesticide-input farming, including integrated pest management.
Incentive schemes are more likely to create openness to lower-pesticide-input procedures and integrated plant protection on the part of users than coercive measures.
Incentive schemes are more likely to create openness to lower-pesticide-input procedures and integrated plant protection on the part of users than coercive measures.
In addition, it must be pointed out that the effects of plant protection products on human health and the environment are assessed in the framework of the licensing procedure.
In addition, it must be pointed out that the effects of plant protection products on human health and the environment are assessed in the framework of the licensing procedure.
It can be assumed that licensed plant protection products, if correctly used, will have no effects on anything other than their targets.
It can be assumed that licensed plant protection products, if correctly used, will have no effects on anything other than their targets.
The text is integrated into paragraph 1 (see amendment 52).
The text is integrated into paragraph 1 (see amendment 52).
Article 13, paragraph 5
Article 13, paragraph 5
Member States shall ensure that, at the latest by 1 January 2014, all professional users of pesticides implement the general standards for Integrated Pest Management.
Member States shall ensure that, at the latest by 1 January 2014, all professional users of pesticides implement the general standards for Integrated Pest Management.
The subject of paragraph 5 is already dealt with in Article 52 of the Regulation concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market.
The subject of paragraph 5 is already dealt with in Article 52 of the Regulation concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market.
Article 13, paragraph 6
Article 13, paragraph 6
Member States shall establish all necessary incentives to encourage farmers to implement crop-specific standards of Integrated Pest Management.
Member States shall establish all necessary incentives to encourage farmers to implement crop-specific standards of Integrated Pest Management.
Article 13, paragraph 7
Article 13, paragraph 7
The general standards for Integrated Pest Management referred to in paragraph 5 shall be developed in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 52 of Regulation (EC) No […].
The general standards for Integrated Pest Management referred to in paragraph 5 shall be developed in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 52 of Regulation (EC) No […].
As a help to the Member States, the Commission may have general standards developed for Integrated Pest Management as referred to in paragraph 1 in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 52 of Regulation (EC) No […] and shall encourage public participation of interested stakeholders .
As a help to the Member States, the Commission may have general standards developed for Integrated Pest Management as referred to in paragraph 1 in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 52 of Regulation (EC) No […] and shall encourage public participation of interested stakeholders .
Article 13, paragraph 8
Article 13, paragraph 8
The crop-specific standards for Integrated Pest Management referred to in paragraph 6 may be developed in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 6(3) of Directive 98/34/EC.
The crop-specific standards for Integrated Pest Management referred to in paragraph 6 may be developed in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 6(3) of Directive 98/34/EC.
The introduction of Europe-wide crop-specific standards for integrated pest management should be rejected, since it cannot take account of the diversity of local natural and climatic conditions in Europe, and runs counter to the underlying philosophy of integrated agriculture whereby local conditions form an essential basis for any measure.
The introduction of Europe-wide crop-specific standards for integrated pest management should be rejected, since it cannot take account of the diversity of local natural and climatic conditions in Europe, and runs counter to the underlying philosophy of integrated agriculture whereby local conditions form an essential basis for any measure.
Article 13, paragraph 8 a (new)
Article 13, paragraph 8 a (new)
The obligations of recipients of direct payments under Article 3 in connection with Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 in relation to the use of plant protection products shall be deemed fulfilled when proof of education or training pursuant to Articles 5 and 6 and of the use of machinery compliant with the requirements of Article 8 is provided.
The obligations of recipients of direct payments under Article 3 in connection with Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 in relation to the use of plant protection products shall be deemed fulfilled when proof of education or training pursuant to Articles 5 and 6 and of the use of machinery compliant with the requirements of Article 8 is provided.
An essential requirement for the expert use of plant protection products is appropriate knowledge and properly functioning machinery.
An essential requirement for the expert use of plant protection products is appropriate knowledge and properly functioning machinery.
It would therefore appear sufficient, as proof of cross-compliance, to provide the relevant documentation on training and the functioning of machinery.
It would therefore appear sufficient, as proof of cross-compliance, to provide the relevant documentation on training and the functioning of machinery.
However, if cross checks under other legislation uncover violations, penalties under Regulation 1782/2003 are, of course, still applicable.
However, if cross checks under other legislation uncover violations, penalties under Regulation 1782/2003 are, of course, still applicable.
The Commission shall, in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 18(3), develop harmonised risk indicators.
The Commission shall, in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 18(3), develop harmonised risk indicators.
Until those indicators are adopted, Member States may continue to use existing national indicators or adopt other appropriate indicators.
Until those indicators are adopted, Member States may continue to use existing national indicators or adopt other appropriate indicators.
The Commission shall, in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 18(3), develop harmonised risk and use indicators.
The Commission shall, in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 18(3), develop harmonised risk and use indicators.
Indicators should also be set for the use of pesticides.
Indicators should also be set for the use of pesticides.
Article 14, paragraph 2, introduction
Article 14, paragraph 2, introduction
Member States shall use statistical data collected in accordance with Regulation (EC) No [ESTAT...] for the following purposes:
Member States shall use statistical data collected in accordance with Regulation (EC) No [ESTAT...] for the following purposes:
Member States shall use statistical data collected , if appropriate, in accordance with Regulation (EC) No [ESTAT...] for the following purposes:
Member States shall use statistical data collected , if appropriate, in accordance with Regulation (EC) No [ESTAT...] for the following purposes:
In case the statistical regulation is not adopted, other statistical data should be used for reference.
In case the statistical regulation is not adopted, other statistical data should be used for reference.
Article 14, paragraph 2, point (a)
Article 14, paragraph 2, point (a)
(a) calculation of common and harmonised risk indicators at national level
(a) calculation of common and harmonised risk indicators at national level
(a) calculation of common and harmonised risk and use indicators at national level
(a) calculation of common and harmonised risk and use indicators at national level
See Amendment 59.
See Amendment 59.
Article 14, paragraph 2, point (b a) (new)
Article 14, paragraph 2, point (b a) (new)
(ba) identification of trends of occurrence of pests and disease and development of fungi;
(ba) identification of trends of occurrence of pests and disease and development of fungi;
Article 14, paragraph 2, point (c a) (new)
Article 14, paragraph 2, point (c a) (new)
(ca) assessment and adaptation of the national action plans.
(ca) assessment and adaptation of the national action plans.
Article 14, paragraph 3
Article 14, paragraph 3
Member States shall communicate the results of the evaluations carried out pursuant to paragraph 2 to the Commission and to the other Member States .
Member States shall communicate the results of the evaluations carried out pursuant to paragraph 2 to the Commission and to the other Member States .
Member States shall communicate the results of the evaluations carried out pursuant to paragraph 2 to the Commission.
Member States shall communicate the results of the evaluations carried out pursuant to paragraph 2 to the Commission.
The results shall be published via the internet database referred to in Article 4(2a).
The results shall be published via the internet database referred to in Article 4(2a).
Follows from the amendment to Article 4(2)(a.)
Follows from the amendment to Article 4(2)(a.)
Article 14, paragraph 4, subparagraph 1
Article 14, paragraph 4, subparagraph 1
The Commission shall use statistical data collected in accordance with Regulation (EC) No [ESTAT...] and the information referred to in paragraph 3 to calculate risk indicators at Community level, in order to estimate trends in risks from pesticide use.
The Commission shall use statistical data collected in accordance with Regulation (EC) No [ESTAT...] and the information referred to in paragraph 3 to calculate risk indicators at Community level, in order to estimate trends in risks from pesticide use.
The Commission shall use statistical data , if appropriate, collected in accordance with Regulation (EC) No [ESTAT...] and the information referred to in paragraph 3 to calculate risk and use indicators at Community level, in order to estimate trends in risks from pesticide use.
The Commission shall use statistical data , if appropriate, collected in accordance with Regulation (EC) No [ESTAT...] and the information referred to in paragraph 3 to calculate risk and use indicators at Community level, in order to estimate trends in risks from pesticide use.
Article 14, paragraph 4, subparagraph 2 a (new)
Article 14, paragraph 4, subparagraph 2 a (new)
The results shall be made available to the general public via the internet database referred to in Article 4(2a).
The results shall be made available to the general public via the internet database referred to in Article 4(2a).
Follows from the addition of Article 4(2a) (new).
Follows from the addition of Article 4(2a) (new).
Article 14, paragraph 5
Article 14, paragraph 5
For the purposes of paragraph 2(a) and paragraph 3, risk indicators shall be calculated on the basis of data inputs concerning hazard and exposure, pesticide use records, data on characteristics of pesticides, weather data and soil data.
For the purposes of paragraph 2(a) and paragraph 3, risk indicators shall be calculated on the basis of data inputs concerning hazard and exposure, pesticide use records, data on characteristics of pesticides, weather data and soil data.
For the purposes of paragraph 2(a) and paragraph 3, risk and use indicators shall be calculated on the basis of data inputs concerning hazard and exposure, pesticide use records, data on characteristics of pesticides, weather data and soil data.
For the purposes of paragraph 2(a) and paragraph 3, risk and use indicators shall be calculated on the basis of data inputs concerning hazard and exposure, pesticide use records, data on characteristics of pesticides, weather data and soil data.
Article 14, paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 14, paragraph 5 a (new)