WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2468/98 by Hiltrud BREYER to the Commission. Continued imports of Italian waste for disposal in Biebesheim in Germany
C 118/66 Official Journal of the European Communities EN 29. 4. 1999 Up to 24 June 1998 authorization had been granted to import shipments of at least 7 000 tonnes of waste from Italy for disposal in Germany. 3 R Servizi S. p. A. has announced its intention of submitting further applications. The competent Land authorities feel unable, on grounds of European law, to forbid these waste imports. Is it permissible under European law for the Land of Hessen or the competent authority of destination to prohibit an import of waste from another Member State by invoking the principle of proximity if a waste disposal plant is available closer to the importer guaranteeing at least the same level of protection of health and the environment? Which takes precedence: the principle of self-sufficiency in waste disposal or the principle of proximity? Is the competent authority of destination entitled to turn down applications for shipments of waste for disposal on the grounds of reducing the transport risk? (1) OJ L 30, 6. 2. 1993, p. 1. (1999/C 118/081) WRITTEN QUESTION E-2467/98 by Hiltrud Breyer (V) to the Commission (30 July 1998) Subject: Continued imports of Italian waste for disposal in Biebesheim in Germany Since 1997 the authorities in Darmstadt have, on a number of occasions, granted the Italian firm 3 R Servizi S. p. A. authorization, pursuant to Articles 4 (2)(a) and 5(1) of the Regulation on shipments of waste (EEC) 259/93 (1) to ship Italian waste for disposal at the special waste incineration facility in Biebesheim. The waste is imported by the firm Hessische Industriemüll GmbH (HIM). Up to 24 June 1998 authorization had been granted to import shipments of at least 7 000 tonnes of waste from Italy for disposal in Germany. 3 R Servizi S. p. A. has announced its intention of submitting further applications. The competent Land authorities feel unable, on grounds of European law, to forbid these waste imports. Is it permissible, under the Regulation, for the competent authority of the State of destination to exclude in its entirety from its waste management plan the disposal of waste generated in other Member States, provided this is in conformity with Articles 5 and 7 of Directive 75/442/EEC? Can the competent authority of destination object, pursuant to Article 4(3)(b)(iii) of the Regulation, if the regional waste management plan does not permit the import of waste from other countries? (1) OJ L 30, 6. 2. 1993, p. 1. (1999/C 118/082) WRITTEN QUESTION E-2468/98 by Hiltrud Breyer (V) to the Commission (30 July 1998) Subject: Continued imports of Italian waste for disposal in Biebesheim in Germany Since 1997 the authorities in Darmstadt have, on a number of occasions, granted the Italian firm 3 R Servizi S. p. A. authorization, pursuant to Articles 4 (2)(a) and 5(1) of the Regulation on shipments of waste (EEC) 259/93 (1) to ship Italian waste for disposal at the special waste incineration facility in Biebesheim. The waste is imported by the firm Hessische Industriemüll GmbH (HIM). Up to 24 June 1998 authorization had been granted to import shipments of at least 7 000 tonnes of waste from Italy for disposal in Germany. 3 R Servizi S. p. A. has announced its intention of submitting further applications. The competent Land authorities feel unable, on grounds of European law, to forbid these waste imports