European Parliament legislative resolution on the proposal for a European Parliament and Council directive relating to ozone in ambient air (COM(1999) 125 — C5-0048/1999 — 1999/0068(COD))
C 377/154 Official Journal of the European Communities EN 29. 12. 2000 Wednesday 15 March 2000 10. Ozone in ambient air ***I A5-0062/2000 Proposal for a European Parliament and Council directive relating to ozone in ambient air (COM(1999) 125 ’ C5-0048/1999 ’ 1999/0068(COD)) The proposal was amended as follows: TEXT PROPOSED BY THE COMMISSION AMENDMENTS BY PARLIAMENT (Amendment 1) Recital 3 It is important (3) to ensure effective protection against effects on human health from exposure to ozone. The adverse effects of ozone on vegetation, ecosystems and the environ- ment as a whole should be reduced, as far as possible. The transboundary nature of ozone requires action to be taken at Community level. It is important (3) to ensure effective protection against effects on human health from exposure to ozone. The adverse effects of ozone on vegetation, ecosystems and the environ- ment as a whole should be reduced, as far as possible. The transboundary nature of ozone requires action to be taken at Community level. The early involvement of acces- sion candidate countries is essential. (Amendment 2) Recital 12 (12) The transboundary nature of ozone pollution may require certain coordination between neighbouring Member States in drawing up and implementing action plans and in informing the public. (12) The transboundary nature of ozone pollution may require certain coordination between neighbouring Member States and accession candidate countries in drawing up and implementing action plans and in informing the public. (Amendment 3) Article 1 (da) (new) (da) to ensure increased cooperation between the Mem- ber States in reducing ozone levels, use of the poten- tial of transboundary measures and agreement on such measures; (Amendment 4) Article 2 (3) (3) ‘level’ means the concentration of a pollutant in ambient air or the deposition thereof on surfaces in a given time; (3) ‘level’ means the concentration of ozone or its precur- sors in ambient air or the deposition thereof on surfaces in a given time; (Amendment 5) Article 4 The long-term objectives for ozone concentrations in 1. 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, subject to modifica- tion, if necessary, during the reviews, are those set out in Section III of Annex I. 29. 12. 2000 EN Official Journal of the European Communities C 377/155 TEXT PROPOSED BY THE COMMISSION Wednesday 15 March 2000 AMENDMENTS BY PARLIAMENT 2. Member States shall draw up a list of the zones and agglomerations in which the levels of ozone in ambient air, as assessed in accordance with Article 9, are higher than the long- term objectives referred to in paragraph 1 but below or equal to the target values set out in Section II of Annex I. Within such zones and agglomerations Member States shall implement measures with the aim of achieving the long-term objectives as far as possible. 2. Member States shall draw up a list of the zones and agglomerations in which the levels of ozone in ambient air, as assessed in accordance with Article 9, are higher than the long- term objectives referred to in paragraph 1 but below or equal to the target values set out in Section II of Annex I. Within such zones and agglomerations Member States shall prepare and implement measures with the aim of achieving as far as possible the long-term objectives as from the date specified in Section III of Annex I. (Amendment 6) Article 5 Member States shall draw up a list of zones and agglomera- tions in which ozone levels meet the long-term objectives. They shall maintain the levels of ozone in those zones and agglomerations below the long-term objectives and shall endea- vour to preserve the best ambient air quality compatible with sustainable development. Member States shall draw up a list of zones and agglomera- tions in which ozone levels meet the long-term objectives. They shall maintain the levels of ozone in those zones and agglomerations below the long-term objectives and shall endea- vour to preserve the best ambient air quality compatible with sustainable development and a high level of environmental and human health protection. (Amendment 7) Article 6(1), 1st subparagraph 1. Member States shall take appropriate steps to disseminate up- to-date information on ambient concentrations of ozone to the public as well as to appropriate organisations representing the interests of sensitive population groups and other relevant health care bodies, by means, for example, of the broadcasting media, the press, information screens or computer network ser- vices. This shall include information on relevant precursor sub- stances in so far as these are not covered by existing Commun- ity legislation. 1. Member States shall ensure that up-to-date information on ambient concentrations of ozone is routinely made avail- able to the public as well as to appropriate organisations such as environmental organisations, consumer organisations, organisations representing the interests of sensitive population groups and other relevant health care bodies, by means, for example, of the broadcasting media, information screens or computer network services. This shall include infor- mation on relevant precursor substances in so far as these are not covered by existing Community legislation. the press, (Amendment 8) Article 6(2) 2. The information threshold and the alert threshold for concentrations of ozone in ambient air are given in Section I of Annex II. Details supplied to the public in accordance with Article 10 of Directive 96/62/EC when either threshold is exceeded shall include as a minimum the items listed in Section II of Annex II. Member States shall where practicable also take steps to supply such information when an exceedance of the information threshold or alert threshold is predicted. 2. The information threshold and the alert threshold for concentrations of ozone in ambient air are given in Section I of Annex II. Details supplied to the public in accordance with Article 10 of Directive 96/62/EC when either threshold is exceeded shall include as a minimum the items listed in Section II of Annex II. Member States shall also take steps to supply such information when an exceedance of the information threshold or alert threshold is predicted. C 377/156 Official Journal of the European Communities EN 29. 12. 2000 Wednesday 15 March 2000 TEXT PROPOSED BY THE COMMISSION AMENDMENTS BY PARLIAMENT (Amendment 9) Article 7 In accordance with Article 7(3) of Directive 96/62/EC, Member States shall draw up action plans indicating measures to be taken in the short term where there is a risk of exceedances of the alert threshold and where there is likely to be significant potential for reducing that risk or for reducing the duration and severity of any exceedance. In accordance with Article 7(3) of Directive 96/62/EC, Member States shall draw up local action plans indicating measures to be taken in the short term in each case and in each place where there is a risk of exceedances of the alert threshold and where there is likely to be significant potential for reducing that risk or for reducing the duration and severity of any excee- dance of the alert threshold. For this purpose, Member States shall investigate and assess the reduction potential of those short-term measures, taking into account the criteria specified in the guidance referred to in Ar- ticle 12. For this purpose, Member States shall investigate and assess in each case the reduction potential of those short- term measures, taking into account the criteria specified in the guidance referred to in Article 12. Member States shall also have regard to that guidance when developing and implementing the short-term action plans. Member States shall also have regard to that guidance when developing and implementing the short-term action plans. Member States shall inform the Commission, the public, appropriate organisations such as environmental organisa- tions, consumer organisations, organisations representing the interests of sensitive population groups and health care bodies about both the results of their investigations and the content and implementation of specific short-term action plans. (Amendment 10) Article 10(1)(ca) (new) (ca) provide the Commission annually with details of the content and implementation of such short-term action plans as may have been prepared in accordance with Article 7 of this Directive. (Amendment 11) Article 10(2)(d)(iii) (iii) information regarding decisions on short-term action plans and concerning the design of any such plans prepared in accordance with Article 7 of this Directive. Deleted (Amendment 12) Article 10(3)(aa) (new) (aa) publish the information submitted by Member States in a form that enables direct comparison of the performances of Member States. 29. 12. 2000 EN Official Journal of the European Communities C 377/157 TEXT PROPOSED BY THE COMMISSION Wednesday 15 March 2000 AMENDMENTS BY PARLIAMENT (Amendment 25) Article 10(3)(b) (b) check the implementation of the plans or programmes submitted pursuant to paragraph 1(b) by examining their progress and the trends in air pollution; (b) check the implementation of the plans or programmes submitted pursuant to paragraph 1(b) by examining their progress and the trends in air pollution, taking account of the meteorological conditions; (Amendment 13) Article 11(1) 1. The Commission shall submit to the European Parliament and the Council by [31 December 2004] at the latest a report based on experience of the application of this Directive, and in particular on the findings of the most recent scientific research into the effects on human health and the environment of expo- sure to ozone, and on technological developments, including progress achieved in methods of measuring and otherwise assessing concentrations. 1. The Commission shall submit to the European Parliament and the Council by [31 December 2004] at the latest a report based on experience of the application of this Directive, and in particular on the findings of the most recent scientific research into the effects on human health and the environment of expo- sure to ozone, and on technological developments, including progress achieved in methods of measuring and otherwise assessing concentrations and their evolution throughout Europe. The report shall compare model predictions with actual measurements. (Amendment 14) Article 11(2) The report shall include a review of the provisions of this 2. Directive in the light of the most recent scientific research con- cerning in particular the effects of ozone on human health andthe environment. The report shall include a review of the provisions of this 2. Directive in the light of the most recent scientific research con- cerning in particular the effects of ozone on the environmen- tand on human health, specifically taking into account sen- sitive population groups. (Amendment 15) Article 11(3)(b) (b) transport of pollution across national boundaries; (b) transport of pollution across national boundaries, taking account of the progress made by accession candidate countries as regards preparations for the implementa- tion of Community air quality legislation; (Amendment 16) Article 11(3)(fa) (new) (fa) the relationship between this Directive and expected changes in the consumption of fuels as a result of measures to be taken by Member States in order to fulfil commitments relating to climate change; (Amendment 17) Article 11(3)(i) (i) with specific regard to ozone, the potential to achieve the long-term objective, based on the guidelines of the WHO, within a foreseeable time period. (i) with specific regard to ozone, the potential to achieve the long-term objective, based on the guidelines of the WHO, by 2020. C 377/158 Official Journal of the European Communities EN 29. 12. 2000 Wednesday 15 March 2000 TEXT PROPOSED BY THE COMMISSION AMENDMENTS BY PARLIAMENT (Amendment 18) ANNEX I(II) and (III) II. Target values for ozone II. Target values for ozone Parameter Target value 1. Target value for the protec- tion of human health Highest 8-hour mean within one day, calcu- lated from hourly running 8-hour averages 2. Target value for the protec- tion of vegetation AOT40, calcu- lated from 1h values from May to July 120 µg/m3 not to be exceeded on more than 20 days per calen- dar year aver- aged over three years (2) 17 000 µg/m3. h averaged over five years (2) Year by which the target value must be attained as far as possible (1) 2010 2010 Parameter Target value 1. Target value for the protec- tion of human health Highest 8-hour mean within one day, calcu- lated from hourly running 8-hour averages 2. Target value for the protec- tion of vegetation AOT40, calcu- lated from 1h values from May to July 120 µg/m3 not to be exceeded on more than 20 days per calen- dar year aver- aged over three years (2) 17 000 µg/m3. h averaged over five years (2) Year by which the target value must be attained (1) 2010 2010 (1) Compliance with target values will be assessed as of this date. That is, 2010 will be the first year the data for which is used in calculating compliance over the following three or five years, as appropriate. If the three or five year averages cannot be determined on the basis of a full and consecutive set of annual data, the minimum annual data required for checking compliance with the target values will be as follows: E for the target value for the protection of human health: valid data for (2) (1) Compliance with target values will be assessed as of this date. That is, 2010 will be the first year the data for which is used in calculating compliance over the following three or five years, as appropriate. If the three or five year averages cannot be determined on the basis of a full and consecutive set of annual data, the minimum annual data required for checking compliance with the target values will be as follows: E for the target value for the protection of human health: valid data for (2) one year, one year, E for the target value for the protection of vegetation: valid data for three E for the target value for the protection of vegetation: valid data for three years. years. III. Long-term objectives for ozone III. Long-term objectives for ozone Long-term objec- tive not to be exceeded 120 µg/m3 6 000 µg/m3. h Parameter Highest 8-hour mean within a calendar year, calculated from hourly running 8-hour averages AOT40, calcu- lated from 1h values from May to July 1. Long- term objec- tive for the protection of human health 2. Long- term objec- tive for the protection of vegeta- tion Long-term objec- tive not to be exceeded Year by which the long-term objective must be attained 120 µg/m3 2020 6 000 µg/m3. h 2020 Parameter Highest 8-hour mean within a calendar year, calculated from hourly running 8-hour averages AOT40, calcu- lated from 1h values from May to July 1. Long- term objec- tive for the protection of human health 2. Long- term objec- tive for the protection of vegeta- tion 29. 12. 2000 EN Official Journal of the European Communities C 377/159 European Parliament legislative resolution on the proposal for a European Parliament and Council directive relating to ozone in ambient air (COM(1999) 125 ’ C5-0048/1999 ’ 1999/0068(COD)) Wednesday 15 March 2000 (Codecision procedure: first reading) The European Parliament, E having regard to the Commission proposal to the European Parliament and the Council (COM(1999) 125), E having regard to Article 251(2) and Article 175(1) of the EC Treaty pursuant to which the Commi- ssion submitted the proposal to Parliament (C5-0048/1999), E having regard to Rule 67 of its Rules of Procedure, E having regard to the report of the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Consumer Policy and the opinion of the Committee on Industry, External Trade, Research and Energy (A5-0062/2000), 1. Approves the Commission proposal as amended; Asks to be consulted again should the Commission intend to amend its proposal substantially or 2. replace it with another text; 3. Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council and Commission. 11. Atmospheric pollutants ***I A5-0063/2000 Proposal for a European Parliament and Council directive on national emission ceilings for certain atmospheric pollutants (COM(1999) 125 ’ C5-0047/1999 ’ 1999/0067(COD)) The proposal was amended as follows: TEXT PROPOSED BY THE COMMISSION AMENDMENTS BY PARLIAMENT (Amendment 1) Recital 10 (10) The Commission should continue to examine further appropriate Community measures which may be cost-effective means of attaining the environmental objectives. (10) The Commission should continue to examine further appropriate Community measures which may be cost-effective means of attaining the environmental objectives. It is necess- ary above all to establish rules for the most important sources of emissions of ozone precursors which are the subject of internal market rules and for products which are freely traded on the internal market and which, when used, produce significant emissions of ozone precursors