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Official Journal |
EN Series C |
C/2024/1204 |
23.2.2024 |
P9_TA(2023)0355
Urban wastewater treatment
Amendments adopted by the European Parliament on 5 October 2023 on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning urban wastewater treatment (recast) (COM(2022)0541 — C9-6363/2022 — 2022/0345(COD)) (1)
(Ordinary legislative procedure — recast)
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Amendment 7
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Amendment 8
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Amendment 9
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Amendment 10
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Amendment 11
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Amendment 12
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Amendment 13
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Amendment 14
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Amendment 15
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Amendment 16
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Amendment 17
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Amendment 18
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Amendment 19
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Amendment 20
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Amendment 21
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Amendment 22
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Amendment 23
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Amendment 24
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Amendment 25
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Amendment 26
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Amendment 27
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Amendment 28
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Amendment 29
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Amendment 30
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Amendment 32
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Amendment 33
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Amendment 34
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Amendment 36
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Amendment 37
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Amendment 38
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Amendment 39
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Amendment 40
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Amendment 41
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Amendment 42
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Amendment 43
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Amendment 44
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This Directive lays down rules on the collection, treatment, and discharge of urban wastewater, to protect the environment and human health while progressively eliminating greenhouse gas emissions and improving the energy balance of urban wastewater collection and treatment activities. It also lays down rules on access to sanitation, on transparency of the urban wastewater sector and on the regular surveillance of public health relevant parameters in urban wastewaters . |
This Directive lays down rules on the collection, treatment, and discharge of urban wastewater, to protect the environment and health, in accordance with the One Health approach, while progressively reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving the energy balance of urban wastewater collection and treatment activities while contributing to the transition towards a circular economy . It also lays down rules on access to sanitation for all , on transparency of the urban wastewater sector and on the regular surveillance of public health relevant parameters in urban wastewaters , and through integrated wastewater management planning it aims to increase synergies with climate change adaptation and urban ecosystem restoration action . |
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Amendment 46
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Amendment 47
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Amendment 48
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Amendment 49
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Amendment 50
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Amendment 51
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Amendment 52
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Amendment 53
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Amendment 54
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Amendment 55
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Amendment 56
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Amendment 57
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Amendment 58
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Amendment 59
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Amendment 60
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Amendment 61
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Amendment 62
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Amendment 63
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Article 3 — paragraph 2 — introductory part
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2. By 31 December 2030 , Member States shall ensure that all agglomerations with a p.e. of between 1 000 and 2 000 comply with the following requirements: |
2. By 31 December 2032 , Member States shall ensure that all agglomerations with a p.e. of between 750 and 2 000 comply with the following requirements: |
Amendment 64
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3a. Member States shall take measures to ensure that competent authorities carry out an assessment of the wastewater leakage levels and associated emissions on their territory and of the potential for improvements in wastewater leakage reduction. That assessment shall take into account relevant public health, environmental, technical and economic aspects. Member States shall adopt, by 31 December 2030, national targets to reduce the leakage levels of wastewater in their territory by 31 December 2035. Member States may provide meaningful incentives to ensure that sewage operators in their territory meet the national targets. |
Amendment 65
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Article 4 — paragraph 1
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1. By way of derogation from Article 3, where exceptionally the establishment of a collecting system is not justified either because it would produce no environmental benefit or because it would involve excessive cost, Member States shall ensure that individual systems for the treatment of urban wastewaters (‘individual systems’) are used. |
1. By way of derogation from Article 3, where exceptionally the establishment of a collecting system or connection to a collecting system is not justified either because it would produce no environmental benefit or because it would involve excessive cost, Member States shall ensure that individual systems for the treatment of urban wastewaters (‘individual systems’) or other appropriate systems which achieve the same level of health and environmental protection are used. |
Amendment 66
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Article 4 — paragraph 2 — subparagraph 1
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Member States shall ensure that individual systems are designed, operated and maintained in a manner that ensures at least the same level of treatment as the secondary and tertiary treatments referred to in Articles 6 and 7. |
Member States shall ensure that the individual systems referred to in paragraph 1 are designed, operated and maintained in a manner that ensures at least the same level of health and environmental protection as the secondary and tertiary treatments referred to in Articles 6 and 7. |
Amendment 67
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Article 4 — paragraph 2 — subparagraph 2
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Member States shall ensure that agglomerations where individual systems are used are registered in a public registry and that regular inspections of those systems are carried out by the appropriate authority. |
Member States shall ensure that individual systems are registered in a public registry and that regular inspections of those systems are carried out by the competent authority , and shall exchange best practice on the use and operation of individual systems as well as on regular inspections every four years, including the management and operative aspects by the competent authorities . |
Amendment 68
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Article 4 — paragraph 3
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3. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 27 to supplement this Directive by establishing minimum requirements on the design, operation, and maintenance of individual systems and by specifying the requirements for the regular inspections referred to in paragraph 2, second subparagraph. |
3. Member States shall establish minimum requirements based on guidance provided by the Commission within 24 months of the entry into force of this Directive on the design, operation, and maintenance of individual systems across the Union and shall establish the requirements for the regular inspections referred to in paragraph 2, second subparagraph. |
Amendment 69
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Article 4 — paragraph 4 — introductory part
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4. Member States that use individual systems to treat more than 2 % of the urban wastewater load from agglomerations of 2 000 p.e. and above shall provide the Commission with a detailed justification for the use of individual systems in each of the agglomerations . That justification shall: |
4. Member States that use individual systems to treat more than 2 % of the urban wastewater load from agglomerations of 2 000 p.e. and above shall provide the Commission with a detailed justification for the use of individual systems. That justification shall: |
Amendment 70
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Amendment 72
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Article 5 — paragraph 2 — subparagraph 1 — introductory part
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By 31 December 2025 , Member States shall establish a list of agglomerations of between 10 000 p.e. and 100 000 p.e. where, considering historic data and state-of-the-art climate projections, one or more of the following conditions apply: |
By… [ two years after the entry into force of this directive], Member States shall establish a list of agglomerations of between 10 000 p.e. and 100 000 p.e. where, considering historic data and state-of-the-art climate projections, including seasonal variations, one or more of the following conditions apply: |
Amendment 73
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Amendment 74
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Amendment 75
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Amendment 76
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Article 5 — paragraph 4
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4. Integrated urban wastewater management plans shall be made available to the Commission on request. |
4. Integrated urban wastewater management plans , including the specification of parts completed and elements yet to be put in place, shall be made available to the Commission on request within three months of their publication . |
Amendment 77
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Article 5 — paragraph 5
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5. Integrated urban wastewater management plans shall include at least the elements set out in Annex V. |
5. Integrated urban wastewater management plans shall include at least the elements set out in Annex V and prioritise green and blue infrastructure solutions wherever possible . |
Amendment 78
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5a. The Commission shall take appropriate action regarding the integrated urban wastewater management plans established by Member States, in the event that such plans do not include at least the elements set out in Annex V. |
Amendment 79
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Amendment 80
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Article 5 — paragraph 6 a (new)
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6a. Member States shall aim at increasing green space in urban areas in order to reduce storm water overflows based on natural solutions. |
Amendment 81
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Article 5 — paragraph 6 b (new)
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6b. Member States shall ensure that integrated urban wastewater management plans are reviewed every five years after their establishment and updated where necessary. |
Amendment 82
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Article 6 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 2 a (new)
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By way of derogation, urban waste water discharges into waters situated in regions with a cold climate where it is difficult to apply an effective biological treatment due to low temperatures may be subjected to treatment (biochemical oxygen demand, BOD5 as defined in Annex 1, table 1, row 2) which is less stringent than that prescribed in paragraph 1, if the average annual water temperature of the inlet is below 6°C, and provided that detailed studies indicate that such discharges do not adversely affect the environment. However, the treatment must reach a minimum reduction percentage of 40 %, measured at least weekly. Member States that make use of such derogation shall report it to the Commission. |
Amendment 83
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Article 6 — paragraph 2
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2. For agglomerations of between 1 000 p.e. and 2 000 p.e., Member States shall ensure that urban wastewater entering collecting systems is subject to secondary treatment in accordance with paragraph 3 or an equivalent treatment before discharge by 31 December 2030 . |
2. For agglomerations of between 750 p.e. and 2 000 p.e., Member States shall ensure that urban wastewater entering collecting systems is subject to secondary treatment in accordance with paragraph 3 or an equivalent treatment before discharge by 31 December 2032 . |
Amendment 84
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Article 6 — paragraph 4
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4. The load expressed in p.e. shall be calculated on the basis of the maximum average weekly load entering the urban wastewater treatment plant during the year, excluding unusual situations due to heavy rain. |
4. The load expressed in p.e. shall be calculated on the basis of the maximum average weekly load entering the urban wastewater treatment plant during the year, excluding unusual weather situations such as those due to heavy rain. |
Amendment 85
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Article 7 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 1
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By 31 December 2030 , Member States shall ensure that discharges from 50 % of urban wastewater treatment plants treating a load of 100 000 p.e. and above and not applying tertiary treatment on [OP please insert the date = the date of entry into force of this Directive] are subject to tertiary treatment in accordance with paragraph 4. |
By 31 December 2033 , Member States shall ensure that discharges from 50 % of urban wastewater treatment plants treating a load of 100 000 p.e. and above and not applying tertiary treatment on [OP please insert the date = the date of entry into force of this Directive] are subject to tertiary treatment in accordance with paragraph 4. |
Amendment 86
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Article 7 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 2
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By 31 December 2035 , Member States shall ensure that all urban wastewater treatment plants treating a load of 100 000 p.e. and above are subject to tertiary treatment in accordance with paragraph 4. |
By 31 December 2038 , Member States shall ensure that all urban wastewater treatment plants treating a load of 100 000 p.e. and above are subject to tertiary treatment in accordance with paragraph 4. |
Amendment 87
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Article 7 — paragraph 2 — subparagraph 1
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By 31 December 2025 , Member States shall establish a list of areas on their territory that are sensitive to eutrophication and update that list every five years starting on 31 December 2030. |
By … [please insert the date 2 years after the entry into force of this Directive] , Member States shall establish and publish a list of relevant areas on their territory that are sensitive to eutrophication , and shall include with that list information on whether they are phosphorus- and/or nitrogen-sensitive areas and update that list every five years starting on 31 December 2030 , also including information on the cause of the eutrophication . |
Amendment 88
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Article 7 — paragraph 2 — subparagraph 2
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The list referred to in the first subparagraph shall include the areas identified in Annex II. |
The list referred to in the first subparagraph shall include the areas identified in Annex II. By 31 December 2024, the Commission shall publish guidelines for the harmonised implementation of Annex 2, in particular with regard to transboundary water bodies. |
Amendment 89
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Article 7 — paragraph 3 — subparagraph 1
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By 31 December 2035 , Member States shall ensure that for 50 % of the agglomerations of between 10 000 p.e. and 100 000 p.e. that are discharging into areas included in the list referred to in paragraph 2 and not applying tertiary treatment on [OP please insert the date = the date of entry into force of this Directive] urban wastewater entering collecting systems is subject to tertiary treatment in accordance with paragraph 4 before discharge into those areas . |
Without prejudice to paragraph 1, by 31 December 2038 , Member States shall ensure that for 50 % of the agglomerations of 10 000 p.e. and above that are discharging into areas included in the list referred to in paragraph 2 and not applying tertiary treatment on [OP please insert the date = the date of entry into force of this Directive] urban wastewater entering collecting systems is subject to tertiary treatment in accordance with paragraph 4 before discharge into those areas . |
Amendment 90
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Article 7 — paragraph 3 — subparagraph 2
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By 31 December 2040 , Member States shall ensure that urban wastewater entering collecting systems is subject to tertiary treatment in accordance with paragraph 4 before discharge into areas included in a list referred to in paragraph 2 with regard to all agglomerations of between 10 000 p.e. and 100 000 p.e . |
Without prejudice to the paragraph 1, by 31 December 2043 , Member States shall ensure that urban wastewater entering collecting systems is subject to tertiary treatment in accordance with paragraph 4 before discharge into areas included in a list referred to in paragraph 2 with regard to all agglomerations of 10 000 p.e. and above . |
Amendment 91
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 — paragraph 4 — subparagraph 1
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Samples taken in accordance with Article 21 and Part D of Annex I of this Directive shall comply with the parametric values set out in table 2 of Part B of Annex I. The maximum permitted number of samples which fail to conform to the parametric values of table 2 of Part B of Annex I is set out in table 4 of Part D of Annex I. |
The annual mean of the samples taken in accordance with Article 21 and Part D of Annex I of this Directive shall comply with the parametric values set out in table 2 of Part B of Annex I to ensure a high level of protection of the environment . The maximum permitted number of samples which fail to conform to the parametric values of table 2 of Part B of Annex I is set out in table 4 of Part D of Annex I. |
Amendment 92
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Article 7 — paragraph 5 — point a
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Amendment 93
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Article 7 — paragraph 5 — point b
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Amendment 94
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Article 7 — paragraph 7
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7. Member States shall ensure that discharges from urban wastewater treatment plants which are situated in an area included in a list referred to in paragraph 2 following one of the regular updates of the list required by that paragraph fulfil the requirements laid down in paragraphs 3 and 4 within seven years of the inclusion in that list . |
7. Member States shall ensure that discharges from urban wastewater treatment plants which are situated in an area included in a list referred to in paragraph 2 and discharges from urban wastewater treatment plants into a catchment area of an area included in a list referred to in paragraph 2 following one of the regular updates of the list required by that paragraph fulfil the requirements laid down in paragraphs 3 and 4 within seven years of the inclusion in that list . |
Amendment 95
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Article 8 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 1
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By 31 December 2030 , Member States shall ensure that 50 % of discharges from urban wastewater treatment plants treating a load of 100 000 p.e. and above are subject quaternary treatment in accordance with paragraph 5. |
By … [five years after the entry into force of this Directive] , Member States shall ensure that 50 % of discharges from urban wastewater treatment plants treating a load of 150 000 p.e. and above are subject quaternary treatment in accordance with paragraph 5. |
Amendment 96
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 2
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By 31 December 2035 , Member States shall ensure that all urban wastewater treatment plants treating a load of 100 000 p.e. and above are subject to quaternary treatment in accordance with paragraph 5. |
By… [ten years after the entry into force of this Directive] , Member States shall ensure that all urban wastewater treatment plants treating a load of 150 000 p.e. and above are subject to quaternary treatment in accordance with paragraph 5. |
Amendment 97
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 — paragraph 2 — subparagraph 1
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On 31 December 2030 , Member States shall have established a list a list of areas on their national territory where the concentration or the accumulation of micro-pollutants represents a risk for human health or the environment. Member States shall review that list every five years thereafter and update it if necessary. |
By… [two years after the entry into force of this Directive] , Member States shall have established and published a list of agglomerations of 100 000 p.e. and above on their national territory and by … [five years after the entry into force of this Directive] a list of agglomerations of 35 000 p.e. and above where the concentration or the accumulation of micro-pollutants, represents a risk for health or the environment. Member States shall review that list at least every five years thereafter and update it without unnecessary delay if necessary. |
Amendment 98
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Article 8 — paragraph 2 — subparagraph 2 — introductory part
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The list referred to in the first subparagraph shall include the following areas, unless the absence of risk for human health or the environment in those areas can be demonstrated based on a risk assessment: |
The lists referred to in the first subparagraph shall include the following areas, unless the absence of risk for health or the environment in those areas can be demonstrated based on a risk assessment: |
Amendment 99
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Article 8 — paragraph 2 — subparagraph 2 — point f
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Amendment 100
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Article 8 — paragraph 2 — subparagraph 2 — point f a (new)
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Amendment 101
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Article 8 — paragraph 2 a (new)
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2a. Where a Member State fails to establish the lists referred to in paragraph 2 by the time-limits set out therein, all discharges from urban wastewater treatment plants treating a load of 35 000 p.e. and above shall be subject to quaternary treatment in accordance with paragraph 5. |
Amendment 102
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Article 8 — paragraph 3 a (new)
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3a. Without prejudice to paragraph 1, by… [five years after the entry into force of this Directive] Member States shall ensure that for 50 % of the agglomerations of between 100 000 p.e. and 150 000 p.e., urban wastewater entering collecting systems is subject to quaternary treatment in accordance with paragraph 5 before discharge into areas included in a list referred to in paragraph 2. |
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By… [ten years after the entry into force of this Directive] Member States shall ensure that urban wastewater entering collecting systems is subject to quaternary treatment in accordance with paragraph 5 before discharge into areas included in a list referred to in paragraph 2 with regard to all agglomerations of between 100 000 p.e. and 150 000 p.e. |
Amendment 103
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 — paragraph 4 — subparagraph 1
Text proposed by the Commission |
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By 31 December 2035 , Member States shall ensure that for 50 % of the agglomerations of between 10 000 p.e and 100 000 p.e. , urban wastewater entering collecting systems is subject to quaternary treatment in accordance with paragraph 5 before discharge into areas included in a list referred to in paragraph 2. |
Without prejudice to paragraph 1, by… [ten years after the entry into force of this Directive] , Member States shall ensure that for 50 % of the agglomerations of between 35 000 p.e and above , urban wastewater entering collecting systems is subject to quaternary treatment in accordance with paragraph 5 before discharge into areas included in a list referred to in paragraph 2. |
Amendment 104
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 — paragraph 4 — subparagraph 2
Text proposed by the Commission |
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By 31 December 2040 , Member States shall ensure that urban wastewater entering collecting systems is subject to quaternary treatment in accordance with paragraph 5 before discharge into areas included in a list referred to in paragraph 2 with regard to all agglomerations of between 10 000 p.e and 100 000 p.e. |
By… [fifteen years after the entry into force of this Directive] , Member States shall ensure that urban wastewater entering collecting systems is subject to quaternary treatment in accordance with paragraph 5 before discharge into areas included in a list referred to in paragraph 2 with regard to all agglomerations of between 35 000 p.e and above. |
Amendment 105
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 — paragraph 4 a (new)
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4a. Discharges from urban wastewater treatment plants of 35 000 p.e. and above into a catchment area of an area included in a list referred to in paragraph 2 shall also be subject to paragraphs 3 and 4. |
Amendment 106
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 — paragraph 5 — subparagraph 2
Text proposed by the Commission |
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The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 27 to amend Parts B and D of Annex I in order to adapt the requirements and methods referred to in the second subparagraph to technological and scientific progress. |
The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 27 to amend Parts B and D of Annex I in order to adapt the requirements and methods referred to in the first subparagraph to technological and scientific progress. |
Amendment 107
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 1
Text proposed by the Commission |
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Member States shall take measures to ensure that producers who place any of the products listed in Annex III on the market have extended producer responsibility. |
Member States shall ensure that producers who place any of the products listed in Annex III on the market have extended producer responsibility. |
Amendment 108
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 1 a (new)
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Extended producer responsibility shall be complemented by national financing set up for the upgrade of urban wastewater treatment plants in order to ensure there are no unintended consequences for the availability, affordability and accessibility of vital products, in particular medicines, identified with the assistance of EMA and the ECHA, and to ensure sufficient funds are available to operators. The national funding shall not amount to more than 20 % and shall not undermine the polluter pays principle. |
Amendment 109
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 2 — introductory part
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Such measures shall ensure that those producers cover: |
Extended producer responsibility and national financing shall cover: |
Amendment 110
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 2 — point a
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Amendment 111
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 2 — point c
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Amendment 112
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 — paragraph 1 a (new)
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1a. Based on the results of the monitoring required under Article 21, the Commission shall review every five years the list of products set out in Annex 3. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 27 to supplement this Directive by extending the list of products covered by Annex 3. |
Amendment 113
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 — paragraph 1 b (new)
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1b. Extended producer responsibility applies regardless of whether the products placed on the market or individual components thereof were manufactured in a Member State or third country, or whether the producers have a registered office in the Union or the product is placed on the market via a digital platform. |
Amendment 114
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 — paragraph 1 c (new)
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1c. Member States may add other sectors based on the evidence of the presence of the micro-pollutants produced by this sector. |
Amendment 115
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 — paragraph 2 — point a
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Amendment 116
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 — paragraph 2 — point b
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Amendment 117
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 — paragraph 2 — point b a (new)
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Amendment 118
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 — paragraph 3
Text proposed by the Commission |
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3. The Commission is empowered to adopt implementing acts to establish detailed criteria on the uniform application of the condition laid down in paragraph 2, point (b) to specific categories of products. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 28(2). |
3. The Commission is empowered to adopt implementing acts to establish detailed criteria on the uniform application of the condition laid down in paragraph 2, point (b) to specific categories of products. Those implementing acts shall be adopted no later than… [the date of application of Article 8(1)] in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 28(2). |
Amendment 119
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 — paragraph 3 a (new)
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3a. The Commission shall facilitate the exchange of best practices among Member States on the establishment of the extended producer responsibility scheme. |
Amendment 120
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 — paragraph 4 — subparagraph 1
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Member States shall ensure that producers referred to in paragraph 1 exercise their extended producer responsibility collectively by adhering to a producer responsibility organisation. |
Member States shall ensure that producers referred to in paragraph 1 exercise their extended producer responsibility collectively by adhering to a producer responsibility organisation or that an established organisation enables such producers to fulfil their obligations . |
Amendment 121
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 — paragraph 4 — subparagraph 2 — point a — point ii
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Amendment 122
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 — paragraph 5 — point c a (new)
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Amendment 123
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 — paragraph 5 a (new)
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5a. Member States shall ensure that the requirements for the extended producer responsibility scheme and extended producer responsibility organisations set out under Articles 9 and 10 are met before the implementation of the requirements for quaternary treatment set out under Articles 8 (1), (4) and (5) starts. |
Amendment 124
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 — paragraph 1 — point c a (new)
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Amendment 125
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 — paragraph 1 a (new)
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1a. Member States shall take the necessary measures to inform consumers about waste prevention measures, take-back and collection systems, and the impact of inappropriate means of waste disposal of the products listed in Annex III on the collection, treatment, and discharge of wastewater. |
Amendment 126
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 — paragraph 2
Text proposed by the Commission |
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2. Member States shall establish an adequate monitoring and enforcement framework to ensure that producer responsibility organisations fulfill their obligations, that the financial means of producer responsibility organisations are properly used and that all actors having extended producer responsibility report reliable data to the competent authorities and, when requested, to the producer responsibility organisations. |
2. Member States shall establish an adequate monitoring and enforcement framework to ensure that producer responsibility organisations fulfil their obligations in a transparent manner , that the financial means of producer responsibility organisations are properly used , that Member States may consult PROs and shall make any investment in the wastewater treatment plants independently of the producer responsibility organisations and that all actors having extended producer responsibility report reliable data to the competent authorities and, when requested, to the producer responsibility organisations. The competent authorities shall communicate and exchange the necessary data with other competent authorities on a regular basis, at least every six months, in order to fulfil the requirements. |
Amendment 127
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 — paragraph 4
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4. Member State shall ensure that the producers established on the territory of another Member State and placing products on its market: |
4. Member State shall ensure that the producers established on the territory of another Member State or in a third country, and placing products on its market appoint a legal or natural person established on its territory as an authorised representative for the purposes of fulfilling the extended producer responsibility obligations of this Directive on its territory. |
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Amendment 128
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 — paragraph 5 — subparagraph 1 a (new)
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The dialogue referred to in the first subparagraph shall in particular be such as to allow the identification and implementation of measures to make the extended producer and polluter responsibility as economically efficient as possible, such as measures to reduce the micro-pollutant pressure on wastewater, as well as the choice of the most appropriate technology in quaternary treatment and in order to prevent any unintended consequences for the affordability, accessibility and availability of medicinal products. |
Amendment 129
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 — paragraph 5 a (new)
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5a. Associations representing wastewater treatment plant operators shall have observer status within the extended producer responsibility organisations. |
Amendment 130
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 — paragraph 1 — introductory part
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1. Member States shall ensure that energy audits of urban wastewater treatment plants and collecting systems are carried out every four years. Those audits shall be carried out in accordance with Article 8 of Directive 2012/27/EU and include an identification of the potential for cost-effective use or production of renewable energy , with a particular focus to identify and utilise the potential for biogas production, while reducing methane emissions. The first audits shall be carried out: |
1. Member States shall ensure that energy audits of urban wastewater treatment plants and collecting systems are carried out every four years. Those audits shall be carried out in accordance with Article 8 of Directive 2012/27/EU and Article 11 of Directive (…) on energy efficiency (recast) and, using digital instruments where feasible, include an identification of the potential for cost-effective use , reduction of energy consumption, recovery and use of waste heat either onsite or via a district system or production of renewable energy. A particular focus to identify and utilise the potential for biogas production, while reducing methane and nitrous oxide emissions. The first audits shall be carried out: |
Amendment 131
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 — paragraph 1 — point a
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Amendment 132
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Article 11 — paragraph 1 — point b
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Amendment 133
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 — paragraph 2 — introductory part
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2. Member States shall ensure that the total annual energy from renewable sources, as defined in Article 2(1) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001, produced at national level by urban wastewater treatment plants treating a load of 10 000 p.e. and above is equivalent to at least: |
2. Member States shall ensure that the total annual energy from renewable sources, as defined in Article 2(1) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001, generated at national level on- or off-site by urban wastewater treatment plants treating a load of 10 000 p.e. and above and independently if it is used on- or off-site the urban wastewater treatment plant by their owners or operators, is equivalent to at least: |
Amendment 134
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 — paragraph 2 — point a
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Amendment 135
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 — paragraph 2 — point b
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Amendment 136
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 — paragraph 2 a (new)
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2a. Member States shall facilitate approval procedures for the development of renewable production for use by wastewater treatment plants in accordance with Directive (EU) 2018/2001. |
Amendment 267
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 — paragraph 2 b (new)
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2b. By way of derogation, if a Member State does not reach 100 % of energy neutrality on a national level for urban wastewater treatment plants treating a load of 10 000 p.e. and above, despite having implemented all energy efficiency measures as set out in the energy audits in paragraph 1 of this Article, and is not able to increase energy production on-or-off site wastewater treatment plants as set out in paragraph 2 of this Article, such Member States may exceptionally allow the purchase of renewable energy from external sources through power purchase agreements for the remaining percentages, but up to a maximum of 40 % provided all of the above conditions are met. |
Amendment 138
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 — paragraph 2 c (new)
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2c. The Commission shall propose by 31 December 2025 a methane emission reductions roadmap for 2030. Member States shall ensure that the wastewater treatment sector is climate neutral by 2050. |
Amendment 139
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 2
Text proposed by the Commission |
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This notification shall be immediate in case of incidental pollution that may significantly affect downstream water bodies. |
This notification shall be immediate in case of pollution that may significantly affect downstream water bodies. The notification shall also be sent to relevant catchment stakeholders, such as drinking water operators. In the event of any discharge affecting health or the environment in another Member State, the Member State in whose territory the discharge has occurred shall ensure that the competent authority of the other Member State and the Commission are immediately informed. |
Amendment 140
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 2 a (new)
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Member States shall respond to each other in a timely manner, and no later than one month after notification by another Member State in accordance with paragraph 1. |
Amendment 141
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 3
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The Member States concerned shall cooperate in order to identify the discharges in question and the measures to be taken at source to protect the waters that are affected in order to ensure conformity with this Directive. |
The Member States concerned shall cooperate in order to identify the discharges in question , where applicable, in line with the relevant water pollutants legislation and the measures to be taken at source to protect the waters that are affected in order to ensure conformity with this Directive. |
Amendment 142
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 2 — point b
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Amendment 143
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Article 14 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 2 — point b a (new)
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Amendment 144
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Article 14 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 2 — point b b (new)
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Amendment 145
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Article 14 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 2 — point b c (new)
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Amendment 146
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 — paragraph 2 — introductory part
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2. Member States shall take the appropriate measures, including a review of the specific authorisation, to identify, prevent and reduce as far as possible the sources of pollution in non-domestic wastewater referred to in paragraph 1 where any of the following situations arise: |
2. Member States shall take the appropriate measures, including a review and, where necessary, revocation of the specific authorisation, to identify, prevent and reduce as far as possible the sources of pollution in non-domestic wastewater referred to in paragraph 1 where any of the following situations arise: |
Amendment 147
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Article 14 — paragraph 2 — point c
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Amendment 148
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 — paragraph 4 a (new)
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4a. In the event of an incident or accident affecting operators of urban wastewater treatment plants, the competent authority shall require the operator holding specific authorisation to take any appropriate complementary measures that the competent authority considers necessary to limit the environmental consequences and to prevent further possible incidents or accidents. The competent authority shall inform the operators of wastewater treatment plans, including any transboundary wastewater operators that are affected, of the measures taken to prevent or remedy damage caused by that pollution to health and the environment. |
Amendment 149
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 — paragraph 1
Text proposed by the Commission |
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1. Member States shall systematically promote the reuse of treated wastewater from all urban wastewater treatment plants. Where treated wastewater is reused for agricultural irrigation, it shall comply with the requirements established under Regulation (EU) 2020/741 . |
1. Member States shall systematically promote the reuse of treated wastewater from all urban wastewater treatment plants , especially in water-stressed areas and for industrial purposes, ifthere is no adverse effect for the environment and health risk management measures have been implemented. The needs for water reuse shall be assessed having regard to national river basin management plans established under the Water Framework Directive 2000/60/EC. Member States shall ensure that the reuse of wastewater does not endanger the ecological flow in the receiving waters when planning reuse purposes . Where treated wastewater is reused for agricultural irrigation, it shall comply with the requirements established under Regulation (EU) 2020/741. |
Amendment 150
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 — paragraph 1 a (new)
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1a. In order to promote the circular economy, tertiary treatment requirements as set out in Article 7 and Table 2 of Part B of Annex I shall temporarily not apply to reclaimed water that is exclusively destined for reuse in agricultural irrigation thereby reducing the need to add nitrogen and phosphorus to to water used for irrigation. |
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The reuse of reclaimed water for agricultural purposes as mentioned in the first subparagraph shall be allowed only if all of the following conditions are met: |
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When the derogation referred to in the first subparagraph is used, quaternary treatment shall apply to the reused urban wastewater in accordance with Article 8. |
Amendment 151
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 — paragraph 1 b (new)
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1b. Unless Member States have already developed comparable national water strategies, by … [please insert the date 24 months after the date of entry into force of this Directive], Member States shall establish, in consultation with the Commission and the relevant stakeholders, including government agencies and regional and local governments, water utilities, industry, non-governmental organisations, and academia, a National Water Saving and Reuse plan that: |
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Amendment 152
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 — paragraph 3 a (new)
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3a. Member States shall take all necessary measures to anticipate and adapt their urban wastewater collection and treatment infrastructure to address increased loads of domestic wastewater, including the construction of new infrastructure where necessary. All precautionary measures shall be taken to avoid deterioration of the ecological and chemical status of affected water bodies. |
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Member States shall be considered to comply with the objectives set out in Directive 2000/60/EC if all of the following criteria are met: |
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Compliance with the criteria referred to in the second subparagraph shall be demonstrated in the relevant River Basin Management Plans developed under Directive 2000/60/EC. |
Amendment 153
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 — paragraph 3 b (new)
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3b. Where an environmental quality standard requires stricter conditions than those set out in Part A and B of Annex I, additional measures shall be included in the specific authorisation, without prejudice to other measures which may be taken to comply with environmental quality standards. |
Amendment 154
Proposal for a directive
Article 17 — paragraph 1 — point f
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Amendment 155
Proposal for a directive
Article 17 — paragraph 2 — introductory part
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2. For the purpose of paragraph 1, Member States shall set up a national system for permanent cooperation and coordination between competent authorities responsible for public health and competent authorities responsible for urban wastewater treatment with regard to: |
2. For the purpose of paragraph 1, Member States shall set up a national system for permanent cooperation and coordination between competent authorities responsible for public health and competent authorities responsible for urban wastewater treatment , using digital tools and technologies as appropriate, with regard to: |
Amendment 156
Proposal for a directive
Article 17 — paragraph 2 — point a a (new)
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Amendment 157
Proposal for a directive
Article 17 — paragraph 2 — point a b (new)
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Amendment 158
Proposal for a directive
Article 17 — paragraph 2 — point b
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Amendment 159
Proposal for a directive
Article 17 — paragraph 2 — point c
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Amendment 160
Proposal for a directive
Article 17 — paragraph 3 — subparagraph 1
Text proposed by the Commission |
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When a public health emergency due to SARS-CoV-2 is declared by the competent authority responsible for public health in the Member State, the presence of SARS-CoV-2 and its variants shall be monitored in urban wastewaters from at least 70 % of the national population and at least one sample shall be taken per week for agglomerations of 100 000 p.e. and more. This monitoring shall continue until this competent authority declares that the public health emergency due to SARS-CoV-2 has ended. |
When a public health emergency is declared by the competent authority responsible for public health in the Member State, urban wastewaters from at least 70 % of the national population shall be monitored, and at least one sample shall be taken per week for agglomerations of 100 000 p.e. and more. This monitoring shall continue until this competent authority declares that the public health emergency has ended. |
Amendment 161
Proposal for a directive
Article 17 — paragraph 4 — subparagraph 1
Text proposed by the Commission |
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For agglomerations of 100 000 p.e. and above, Member States shall, by 1 January 2025 , ensure that antimicrobial resistance is monitored at least twice a year at the inlets and outlets of urban wastewater treatment plants and, when relevant, in the collecting systems. |
For agglomerations of 100 000 p.e. and above, Member States shall, by 1 January 2025 , ensure that antimicrobial resistance is monitored at least twice a year at the inlets and outlets of urban wastewater treatment plants and, when relevant, in the collecting systems. Member States shall encourage additional antimicrobial resistance monitoring when suitable technologies are available at a cost-effective rate. |
Amendment 162
Proposal for a directive
Article 17 — paragraph 4 — subparagraph 2
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The Commission shall adopt implementing acts in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 28 to ensure an uniform application of this Directive by establishing a harmonised methodology for measuring antimicrobial resistance in urban wastewaters. |
By 31 December 2025, the Commission shall adopt delegated acts in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 27 to supplement this Directive by establishing a harmonised methodology for measuring antimicrobial resistance in urban wastewaters , taking into account data from national public health authorities and national authorities responsible for monitoring antimicrobial resistance . |
Amendment 163
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 — paragraph 1 — introductory part
Text proposed by the Commission |
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1. By [OP please insert the date = the last day of the second year after the date of entry in force of this Directive], Member States shall identify the risks caused by urban wastewater discharges to the environment and human health and at least those related to the following: |
1. By [OP please insert the date = the last day of the second year after the date of entry in force of this Directive], Member States shall identify the risks caused by urban wastewater discharges to the environment and health , taking into account seasonal fluctuations and extreme events and at least those related to the following: |
Amendment 164
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 — paragraph 1 — point c
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Amendment 165
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 — paragraph 1 — point d a (new)
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Amendment 166
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 — paragraph 2 — introductory part
Text proposed by the Commission |
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2. Where risks have been identified in accordance with paragraph 1, Member States shall adopt appropriate measures to address them, which shall include where appropriate the following measures: |
2. Where risks have been identified in accordance with paragraph 1, Member States shall adopt appropriate measures to address them, which may include the following measures: |
Amendment 167
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 — paragraph 2 — point -a (new)
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Amendment 168
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Article 18 — paragraph 2 — point a
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Amendment 169
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Article 18 — paragraph 2 — point b
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Amendment 170
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 — paragraph 3
Text proposed by the Commission |
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3. The identification of the risks carried out in accordance with paragraph 1 of this Article shall be reviewed every 5 years. A summary of the identified risks accompanied with a description of the measures adopted in accordance with paragraph 2 of this Article shall be included in the national implementation programmes referred to in Article 23 and communicated to the Commission on request . |
3. The identification of the risks carried out in accordance with paragraph 1 of this Article shall be reviewed every 6 years and aligned with the timing of the review of the River Basin Management Plans developed under Directive 2000/60/EC . A summary of the identified risks accompanied with a description of the measures adopted in accordance with paragraph 2 of this Article shall be included in the national implementation programmes referred to in Article 23 and communicated to the Commission on request. That summary shall be made available to the public. |
Amendment 171
Proposal for a directive
Article 19 — paragraph 1
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Member States shall take all necessary measures to improve access to sanitation for all, in particular for vulnerable and marginalised groups. |
Without prejudice to the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality, whilst taking into account local and regional perspectives and circumstances for sanitation, Member States shall take all necessary measures to ensure access to sanitation for all, in particular for vulnerable and marginalised groups. |
Amendment 172
Proposal for a directive
Article 19 — paragraph 2
Text proposed by the Commission |
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For that purpose, Member States shall by 31 December 2027 : |
For that purpose, Member States shall by 31 December 2030 : |
Amendment 173
Proposal for a directive
Article 19 — paragraph 2 — point a
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Amendment 174
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Article 19 — paragraph 2 — point b
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Amendment 175
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Article 19 — paragraph 2 — point c
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Amendment 176
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Article 19 — paragraph 2 — point c a (new)
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Amendment 177
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Article 19 — paragraph 2 — point c b (new)
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Amendment 178
Proposal for a directive
Article 20 — paragraph 1
Text proposed by the Commission |
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1. Member States shall take the necessary measures to ensure that sludge management routes are conform to the waste hierarchy provided for in Article 4 of Directive 2008/98/EC. Such routes shall maximize prevention, re-use and recycling of resources and minimize the adverse effects on the environment. |
1. Member States shall take the necessary measures to ensure that sludge management routes are conform to the waste hierarchy provided for in Article 4 of Directive 2008/98/EC. Such routes shall maximize prevention, re-use and recycling of resources and ensure that there are no adverse effects to health or the environment. |
Amendment 179
Proposal for a directive
Article 20 — paragraph 1 a (new)
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1a. Member States shall set a strict national quality standard for sludge to be further reused, in line with Council Directive 86/278/EEC (the ‘Sewage Sludge Directive’), with additional requirements on micro-plastics, to make sure that its use is safe for health, especially in case of further use in agriculture. |
Amendment 180
Proposal for a directive
Article 20 — paragraph 1 b (new)
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1b. Member States shall consider all possible options of extracting valuable resources from sewage sludge and wastewater that are safe for health and environment in order to ensure circular economy, including recovery and recycling of phosphorus, to consolidate the resilience and sustainability of the agricultural sector and contribute to the strategic autonomy of the EU fertiliser industry. |
Amendment 181
Proposal for a directive
Article 20 — paragraph 2
Text proposed by the Commission |
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2. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 27 to supplement this Directive by setting out the minimum reuse and recycling rates for phosphorus and nitrogen from sludge, in order to take into account available technologies for phosphorus and nitrogen recovery in sludge. |
2. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 27 to supplement this Directive by setting out the minimum reuse and recycling rates for phosphorus and nitrogen from urban wastewater and sludge, in order to take into account available technologies for phosphorus and nitrogen recovery in wastewater and sludge and by setting out rules for safe sludge management ensuring there are no adverse effects on health or the environment . The Commission shall adopt those delegated acts by … [date of the last day of the year after the end of the transposition period for this Directive]. |
Amendment 182
Proposal for a directive
Article 20 — paragraph 2 a (new)
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2a. Member States may take measures to encourage the purchasing of recovered nutrients from urban wastewater and sludge. The Commission shall promote enabling legislative frameworks for the development of a functional market for recovered phosphorus and nitrogen. |
Amendment 183
Proposal for a directive
Article 21 — paragraph 1 — point c
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Amendment 184
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Article 21 — paragraph 1 — point d
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Amendment 185
Proposal for a directive
Article 21 — paragraph 2
Text proposed by the Commission |
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2. For all agglomerations of 10 000 p.e. and above, Member States shall ensure that competent authorities monitor the concentration and loads of pollutants from storm water overflows and urban runoff discharged into water bodies . |
2. For all agglomerations of 10 000 p.e. and above, Member States shall ensure that competent authorities or appropriate bodies monitor the frequency and volume of storm water overflows and urban runoff and the concentration and loads of pollutants discharged into water bodies. |
Amendment 186
Proposal for a directive
Article 21 — paragraph 3 — subparagraph 1 — point a — introductory part
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Amendment 187
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Article 21 — paragraph 3 — subparagraph 1 — point b
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Amendment 188
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Article 21 — paragraph 3 — subparagraph 1 — point c a (new)
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Amendment 189
Proposal for a directive
Article 21 — paragraph 3 — subparagraph 2
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For all agglomerations of above 10 000 p.e., Member States shall monitor the presence of micro-plastics in the sludge. |
For all agglomerations of above 10 000 p.e., Member States shall monitor the presence of micro-pollutants and micro-plastics in the sludge. |
Amendment 190
Proposal for a directive
Article 21 — paragraph 3 — subparagraph 2 a (new)
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The Commission shall, where appropriate, submit a legislative proposal, accompanied by an impact assessment, in line with its initiative on ‘Microplastics pollution — measures to reduce its impacts on the environment’. |
Amendment 191
Proposal for a directive
Article 21 — paragraph 3 — subparagraph 3 — point b
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For all agglomerations of above 10 000 p.e., Member States shall perform a broad chemical screening annually, including chemical mixtures, in order to identify substances that cause concern for aquatic life, drinking or bathing water quality or that indicate non-compliant discharges for industry discharges to sewers. |
Amendment 192
Proposal for a directive
Article 21 — paragraph 3 — subparagraph 4
Text proposed by the Commission |
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The Commission is empowered to adopt implementing acts in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 28 to ensure a uniform application of this Directive by establishing a methodology for measuring micro-plastics in urban wastewater and sludge. |
By 30 June 2025, the Commission shall adopt delegated acts in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 27 to supplement this Directive by establishing a methodology for measuring micro-plastics in urban wastewater and sludge. |
Amendment 193
Proposal for a directive
Article 21 — paragraph 3 — subparagraph 4 a (new)
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Member States are encouraged to continue using the Union funding available to enable an equally good level of water as a strategic sector. Member States are equally encouraged to exchange best practices on how to improve absorption of Union Funds. |
Amendment 194
Proposal for a directive
Article 21 — paragraph 3 — subparagraph 4 b (new)
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By 30 June 2025, the Commission shall adopt delegated acts in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 27 to supplement this Directive by establishing a methodology for measuring per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in urban wastewater and sludge. |
Amendment 195
Proposal for a directive
Article 21 — paragraph 3 — subparagraph 4 c (new)
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By … [two years after the entry into force of this Directive], the Commission shall establish Union-wide technical guidelines and harmonised standards for continuous and precise, and where possible online, pollution monitoring systems for water quality measurements. |
Amendment 196
Proposal for a directive
Article 22 — paragraph 1 — point a
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Amendment 197
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Article 22 — paragraph 1 — point b
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Amendment 198
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Article 22 — paragraph 1 — point c
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Amendment 199
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Article 22 — paragraph 1 — point d
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Amendment 200
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Article 22 — paragraph 1 — point e
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Amendment 201
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Article 22 — paragraph 1 — point f
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Amendment 202
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Article 22 — paragraph 1 — point g
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Amendment 203
Proposal for a directive
Article 22 — paragraph 1 — point h
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Amendment 204
Proposal for a directive
Article 22 — paragraph 1 — point j a (new)
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Amendment 205
Proposal for a directive
Article 22 — paragraph 3 — subparagraph 2
Text proposed by the Commission |
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With regard to the information referred to in paragraph 1, the EEA shall provide the public with access to relevant data through the European Pollutant Release and Transfer Register established under Regulation (EC) No 166/2006. |
With regard to the information referred to in paragraph 1, the EEA shall provide the public with access to relevant data through the European Pollutant Release and Transfer Register established under Regulation (EC) No 166/2006 and allowing for a comparison at national level and exchange of best practices at Union level of the performance of treatment plants, and supporting compliance with this Directive through its database. |
Amendment 206
Proposal for a directive
Article 23 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 2 — point b
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Amendment 207
Proposal for a directive
Article 23 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 2 — point c
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Amendment 208
Proposal for a directive
Article 23 — paragraph 3
Text proposed by the Commission |
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3. Member States shall update their national implementation programmes at least every 5 years. They shall submit them to the Commission by 31 December, except where they can demonstrate that they are in compliance with Articles 3 to 8. |
3. Member States shall update their national implementation programmes at least every six years and in alignment with the timing of the review of the Programmes of Measures of the River Basin Management Plans developed under Directive 2000/60/EC . They shall submit them to the Commission by 31 December, except where they can demonstrate that they are in compliance with Articles 3 to 8. |
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By 12 months after they adopt their action plans on water reuse and saving set under Article 15, paragraph (1ab), Member States shall carry out an assessment of the state of implementation of those action plans. |
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By … [48 months after the date of entry into force of this Directive] Member States shall communicate the outcome of the assessment. |
Amendment 209
Proposal for a directive
Article 24 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 1
Text proposed by the Commission |
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Member States shall ensure that adequate and up-to-date information on urban wastewater collection and treatment is available to the public online, in a user-friendly and customised way, in each agglomeration. The information shall include at least the data listed in Annex VI. |
Member States shall ensure that adequate , easily accessible, and up-to-date information on urban wastewater collection and treatment is available to the public online, in a user-friendly and customised way, in each agglomeration. The information shall include at least the data listed in Annex VI. |
Amendment 210
Proposal for a directive
Article 24 — paragraph 2 — introductory part
Text proposed by the Commission |
Amendment |
2. In addition, Member States shall ensure that all persons connected to collecting systems receive regularly and at least once a year, in the most appropriate form, including on their invoice or by smart applications, without having to request it, the following information: |
2. In addition, Member States shall ensure that all persons connected to collecting systems receive regularly and at least once a year, in the most appropriate and easily accessible form, including on their invoice and by digital means, such as smart applications, without having to request it, the following information: |
Amendment 211
Proposal for a directive
Article 24 — paragraph 2 — point a
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Amendment 212
Proposal for a directive
Article 24 — paragraph 2 — point c a (new)
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Amendment 213
Proposal for a directive
Article 25 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 2
Text proposed by the Commission |
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The review procedure shall be fair, equitable, timely and not prohibitively expensive, and shall provide for adequate and effective redress mechanisms, including injunctive relief as appropriate. |
The review procedure shall be fair, equitable, promptly and on time and not prohibitively expensive, and shall provide for adequate and effective redress mechanisms, including injunctive relief as appropriate. |
Amendment 214
Proposal for a directive
Article 25 — paragraph 2 a (new)
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2a. Member States shall ensure that practical information is made available to the public on access to administrative and judicial review procedures referred to in this Article. |
Amendment 215
Proposal for a directive
Article 26 — paragraph 1
Text proposed by the Commission |
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1. Member States shall ensure that, where damage to human health has occurred as a result of a violation of national measures that were adopted pursuant to this Directive, the individuals affected have the right to claim and obtain compensation for that damage from the relevant natural or legal persons and, where appropriate, from the relevant competent authorities responsible for the violation. |
1. Member States shall ensure that, where damage to health or environment has occurred as a result of a violation of national measures that were adopted pursuant to this Directive, the individuals affected have the right to claim and obtain compensation for that damage from the relevant natural or legal persons and, where appropriate, from the relevant competent authorities responsible for the violation. |
Amendment 216
Proposal for a directive
Article 26 — paragraph 2
Text proposed by the Commission |
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2. Member States shall ensure that, as part of the public concerned, non-governmental organisations promoting the protection of human health or the environment and meeting any requirements under national law are allowed to represent the individuals affected and bring collective actions for compensation. Member States shall ensure that a claim for a violation leading to a damage cannot be pursued twice, by the individuals affected and by the non-governmental organisations referred to in this paragraph. |
2. Member States shall ensure that, as part of the public concerned, non-governmental organisations promoting the protection of health or the environment and meeting any requirements under national law are allowed to represent the individuals affected and bring collective actions for compensation. Member States shall ensure that a claim for a violation leading to a damage cannot be pursued twice, by the individuals affected and by the non-governmental organisations referred to in this paragraph. |
Amendment 254
Proposal for a directive
Article 26 — paragraph 4
Text proposed by the Commission |
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4. Where there is a claim for compensation in accordance with paragraph 1, supported by evidence from which a causality link may be presumed between the damage and the violation, Member States shall ensure that the onus is on the person responsible for the violation to prove that the violation did not cause or contribute to the damage. |
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Amendment 217
Proposal for a directive
Article 26 — paragraph 5 a (new)
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5a. Member States shall ensure that information is made available to the public on their right to claim compensation for damage. |
Amendment 218
Proposal for a directive
Article 27 — paragraph 2
Text proposed by the Commission |
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2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Articles 4(3), 6(3), 7(4), 8(5), 14(3), 20(2), and 24(3) shall be conferred on the Commission for a period of five years from [OP please insert the date = the date of entry into force of this Directive]. The Commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the five-year period. The delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration unless the European Parliament or the Council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period. |
2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Articles 2(1 a) (new), 4(3), 6(3), 7(4), 8(5), 9(1) 14(3), 20(2), and 24(3) shall be conferred on the Commission for a period of five years from [OP please insert the date = the date of entry into force of this Directive]. The Commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the five-year period. The delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration unless the European Parliament or the Council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period. |
Amendment 219
Proposal for a directive
Article 27 — paragraph 3
Text proposed by the Commission |
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3. The delegation of power referred to in Articles 4(3), 6(3), 7(4), 8(5), 14(3), 20(2), and 24(3) may be revoked at any time by the European Parliament or by the Council. A decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision. It shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the Official Journal of the European Union or at a later date specified therein. It shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force. |
3. The delegation of power referred to in Articles 2(1 a) (new), 4(3), 6(3), 7(4), 8(5), 9(1) 14(3), 20(2), and 24(3) may be revoked at any time by the European Parliament or by the Council. A decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision. It shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the Official Journal of the European Union or at a later date specified therein. It shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force. |
Amendment 220
Proposal for a directive
Article 27 — paragraph 6
Text proposed by the Commission |
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6. A delegated act adopted pursuant to Articles 4(3), 6(3), 7(4), 8(5), 14(3), 20(2), or 24(3) shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the European Parliament or by the Council within a period of two months of notification of that act to the European Parliament and the Council or if, before the expiry of that period, the European Parliament and the Council have both informed the Commission that they will not object. That period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the European Parliament or of the Council. |
6. A delegated act adopted pursuant to Articles 2(1 a) (new), 4(3), 6(3), 7(4), 8(5), 14(3), 20(2), or 24(3) shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the European Parliament or by the Council within a period of two months of notification of that act to the European Parliament and the Council or if, before the expiry of that period, the European Parliament and the Council have both informed the Commission that they will not object. That period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the European Parliament or of the Council. |
Amendment 221
Proposal for a directive
Article 29 — paragraph 2 — point c
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Amendment 222
Proposal for a directive
Article 30 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 1 — point e
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Amendment 223
Proposal for a directive
Article 31 — paragraph 1
Text proposed by the Commission |
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Every five years, the Commission shall present a report to the European Parliament and the Council on the implementation of this Directive, accompanied, where the Commission finds it appropriate, by relevant legislative proposals. |
By 1 January 2030 and every five years thereafter , the Commission shall present a report to the European Parliament and the Council on the implementation of this Directive, accompanied, where the Commission finds it appropriate, by relevant legislative proposals. The Commission shall assess the possible need to extend the scope of Extended Producer Responsibility, in particular to products containing microplastics and Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) placed on the market and taking into account any restrictions on PFAS. |
Amendment 224
Proposal for a directive
Article 32 — paragraph 2
Text proposed by the Commission |
Amendment |
2. Article 3(1) and Article 6(1) shall apply from 31 December 2027 in respect of Mayotte. |
2. Article 3(1) and (2) and Article 6 shall apply from 31 December 2030 in respect of Mayotte. Before the end of the transitional period, the Commission shall collect the information necessary to analyse the necessity of prolonging those transitional arrangements. |
Amendment 266
Proposal for a directive
Article 32 — paragraph 4 a (new)
Text proposed by the Commission |
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4a. Outermost regions may derogate from the provisions of Articles 6, 7 and 8 for discharges into coastal waters of urban wastewater from agglomerations of less than 150 000 p.e., and adopt an appropriate level of treatment, which is however not less stringent than primary treatment, if it is not technically feasible or it would involve excessive costs according to the cost-benefit ratio and scientific studies support such treatment. |
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For the purposes of the first subparagraph, the Member States comprising the outermost region shall submit to the Commission the studies referred to in the first subparagraph. |
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The scientific studies shall consider, in particular, the characteristics of the wastewater discharged into coastal waters as well as the receiving environment. |
Amendment 225
Proposal for a directive
Article 33 — paragraph 1 a (new)
Text proposed by the Commission |
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1a. By… [ one year after the entry into force of this Directive], the Commission shall adopt guidelines for implementing the EPR scheme. |
Amendment 226
Proposal for a directive
Annex I — Part A — paragraph 2 — introductory part
Text proposed by the Commission |
Amendment |
The design, construction and maintenance of collecting systems shall be undertaken in accordance with the best technical knowledge not entailing excessive costs, notably regarding: |
The design, construction and maintenance of collecting systems shall be undertaken in accordance with the best technical knowledge and using appropriate digital tools where feasible, not entailing excessive costs, notably regarding: |
Amendment 227
Proposal for a directive
Annex I — Part B — point 5
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Amendment 228
Proposal for a directive
Annex I — Part C — point 1 — point e a (new)
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Amendment 229
Proposal for a directive
Annex I — Part D — paragraph 4
Text proposed by the Commission |
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1 Requirements for tertiary treatment of discharges from urban wastewater treatment plants referred to in Article 7(1) and (3) . One or both parameters may be applied depending on the local situation. The values for concentration or for the percentage of reduction shall apply. |
Requirements for tertiary treatment of discharges from urban wastewater treatment plants referred to in Article 7(1) and (3). For wastewater treatment plants referred to in Article 7(1), both parameters shall apply. For wastewater treatment plants referred to in Article 7(3), one or both parameters may be applied depending on the local situation. The values for concentration or for the percentage of reduction shall apply. Equivalent digital on-line sensor measurement may be used as an alternative for this purpose. |
Amendment 230
Proposal for a directive
Annex I — Part D — paragraph 5
Text proposed by the Commission |
Amendment |
Note 1: Natural nitrogen retention shall not be taken into account in the calculation of the minimum percentage reduction. |
Note 1: Natural nitrogen retention may be taken into account in the calculation of the minimum percentage reduction , if the water can be proven to take more than two years to reach the catchment area sensitive to nitrogen and would contribute to the eutrophication of that area, and shall be reported to the Commission . The concentrations of nitrogen in the areas referred to in point (b) of condition (1) are compliant with the reference conditions set under Annex V.1.2.1 of Directive 2000/60/EC to define the good ecological status of those areas. |
Amendment 231
Proposal for a directive
Annex I — Part D — paragraph 7
Text proposed by the Commission |
Amendment |
Note 1: The concentration of the organic substances referred to in points (a) and (b) shall be measured. |
Note 1: The concentration of the organic substances referred to in points (a) , (b) and (c) shall be measured. |
Amendment 232
Proposal for a directive
Annex I — Part D — paragraph 8
Text proposed by the Commission |
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Note 2: The percentage of removal shall be calculated for at least six substances. The number of substances in category 1 shall be twice the number of substances in category 2. If less than six substances can be measured in sufficient concentration, the competent authority shall designate other substances to calculate the minimum percentage of removal when it is necessary. The average of the percentages of removal of all substances used in the calculation shall be used in order to assess whether the required 80 % minimum percentage of removal has been reached. |
Note 2: The percentage of removal shall be calculated on dry weather flow for at least six substances in categories 1 and 2 and all substances in category 3 . The number of substances in category 1 shall be twice the number of substances in category 2. If less than six substances can be measured in sufficient concentration, the competent authority shall designate other substances to calculate the minimum percentage of removal when it is necessary. The average of the percentages of removal of all substances used in the calculation shall be used in order to assess whether the required 80 % minimum percentage of removal has been reached. |
Amendment 233
Proposal for a directive
Annex I — Part D — point 2 — paragraph 1
Text proposed by the Commission |
Amendment |
Flow-proportional or time-based 24-hour samples shall be collected at the same well-defined point in the outlet and, if necessary, in the inlet of the urban wastewater treatment plant . However, any time-based samples used to monitor micro-pollutants shall be 48-hour samples. |
Member States shall use time-based 24-hour samples which shall be collected at the same well-defined point in the outlet and, if necessary, in the inlet of the urban wastewater treatment plant . However, any time-based samples used to monitor micro-pollutants shall be 48-hour samples. |
Amendment 234
Proposal for a directive
Annex I — Part D — point b a (new)
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Amendment 235
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Annex I — Part D — Point 3 — Table
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Amendment 236
Proposal for a directive
Annex I — Part D — point 6
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Amendment 237
Proposal for a directive
Annex I — Part D — Table 2
Text proposed by the Commission
Parameters |
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Total phosphorus |
2 0,5 mg/L |
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Molecular absorption spectrophotometry |
Total nitrogen |
6 mg/L |
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Molecular absorption spectrophotometry |
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Molecular absorption spectrophotometry or equivalent digital on-line sensor measurement. |
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8 mg/L (7a) |
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Molecular absorption spectrophotometry or equivalent digital on-line sensor measurement. |
Amendment 238
Proposal for a directive
Annex II — point 1
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Amendment 239
Proposal for a directive
Annex V — point 1 — point b a (new)
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Amendment 240
Proposal for a directive
Annex V — point 2 — point a — paragraph 1
Text proposed by the Commission |
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an indicative objective that storm water overflow, represents no more than 1 % of the annual collected urban wastewater load calculated in dry weather conditions; |
a goal that storm water overflow, represents no more than approximately 1 % of the annual collected urban wastewater load calculated in dry weather conditions , taking into account the local needs of environmental protection, achievable by technically and economically proportionate means ; |
Amendment 241
Proposal for a directive
Annex V — point 2 — point a — paragraph 1 a (new)
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Member States may provide that the goal referred to in the first subparagraph can alternatively be demonstrated based on a number of occurrences of storm water overflows (but not more than 20 cases per year) or a volume of discharged urban runoff (but not more than 15 % of the yearly volume, based on modelling); |
Amendment 242
Proposal for a directive
Annex V — point 2 — point a — paragraph 1 b (new)
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A derogation to the obligation in paragraph 2 (a) at national level can be granted in case of the effective use of separate sewers as in Article 2 (9) (d) if that ensures the same level of environmental protection. |
Amendment 243
Proposal for a directive
Annex V — point 2 — point a — paragraph 2 — introductory part
Text proposed by the Commission |
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This indicative target shall be met by: |
Measures to achieve this goal shall be in place by: |
Amendment 244
Proposal for a directive
Annex V — point 2 — point a — paragraph 2 — point i
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Amendment 245
Proposal for a directive
Annex V — point 2 — point a — paragraph 2 — point ii
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Amendment 246
Proposal for a directive
Annex V — point 3
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Amendment 247
Proposal for a directive
Annex V — point 4 — point a
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Amendment 248
Proposal for a directive
Annex V — point 4 — point c
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Amendment 249
Proposal for a directive
Annex VI — point 1 a (new)
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Amendment 250
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Annex VI — point 8 — point c
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Amendment 251
Proposal for a directive
Annex VI — point 10
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Amendment 252
Proposal for a directive
Annex VI — point 10 a (new)
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(1) The matter was referred back for interinstitutional negotiations to the committee responsible, pursuant to Rule 59(4), fourth subparagraph (A9-0276/2023).
(37) Regulation (EU) 2021/1119 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 June 2021 establishing the framework for achieving climate neutrality and amending Regulations (EC) No 401/2009 and (EU) 2018/1999 (‘European Climate Law’) (OJ L 243, 9.7.2021, p. 1).
(37) Regulation (EU) 2021/1119 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 June 2021 establishing the framework for achieving climate neutrality and amending Regulations (EC) No 401/2009 and (EU) 2018/1999 (‘European Climate Law’) (OJ L 243, 9.7.2021, p. 1).
(39) EEA report, European waters: Assessment of status and pressures 2018, No 7/2018.
(39) EEA report, European waters: Assessment of status and pressures 2018, No 7/2018.
(40) 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).
(41) Directive 2008/56/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 June 2008 establishing a framework for community action in the field of marine environmental policy (Marine Strategy Framework Directive) (OJ L 164, 25.6.2008, p. 19).
(42) Council Directive 91/676/EEC of 12 December 1991 concerning the protection of waters against pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural sources (OJ L 375, 31.12.1991, p. 1).
(40) 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).
(41) Directive 2008/56/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 June 2008 establishing a framework for community action in the field of marine environmental policy (Marine Strategy Framework Directive) (OJ L 164, 25.6.2008, p. 19).
(42) Council Directive 91/676/EEC of 12 December 1991 concerning the protection of waters against pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural sources (OJ L 375, 31.12.1991, p. 1).
(1a) Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions. A new Circular Economy Action Plan For a cleaner and more competitive Europe.
(43) Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions: A European Strategy for Plastics in a Circular Economy (COM/2018/028 final); Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council and the European Economic and Social Committee, European Union Strategic Approach to Pharmaceuticals in the Environment (COM(2019) 128 final); Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions, Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability Towards a Toxic-Free Environment (COM(2020) 667 final); Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions, Pathway to a Healthy Planet for All EU Action Plan: ‘Towards Zero Pollution for Air, Water and Soil’ (COM/2021/400 final).
(43) Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions: A European Strategy for Plastics in a Circular Economy (COM/2018/028 final); Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council and the European Economic and Social Committee, European Union Strategic Approach to Pharmaceuticals in the Environment (COM(2019) 128 final); Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions, Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability Towards a Toxic-Free Environment (COM(2020) 667 final); Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions, Pathway to a Healthy Planet for All EU Action Plan: ‘Towards Zero Pollution for Air, Water and Soil’ (COM/2021/400 final).
(44) Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources (OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 82).
(45) Regulation (EU) 2018/842 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018 on binding annual greenhouse gas emission reductions by Member States from 2021 to 2030 contributing to climate action to meet commitments under the Paris Agreement and amending Regulation (EU) No 525/2013 (OJ L 156, 19.6.2018, p. 26).
(46) Commission Recommendation (EU) 2021/1749 of 28 September 2021 on Energy Efficiency First: from principles to practice — Guidelines and examples for its implementation in decision-making in the energy sector and beyond
(47) Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the European Council, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions: REPowerEU Plan (COM/2022/230 final).
(48) Directive (EU) 2018/844 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018 amending Directive 2010/31/EU on the energy performance of buildings and Directive 2012/27/EU on energy efficiency (OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 210 ).
(49) Directive 2012/27/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on energy efficiency, amending Directives 2009/125/EC and 2010/30/EU and repealing Directives 2004/8/EC and 2006/32/EC (OJ L 315, 14.11.2012, p. 1).
(44) Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources (OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 82).
(45) Regulation (EU) 2018/842 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018 on binding annual greenhouse gas emission reductions by Member States from 2021 to 2030 contributing to climate action to meet commitments under the Paris Agreement and amending Regulation (EU) No 525/2013 (OJ L 156, 19.6.2018, p. 26).
(46) Commission Recommendation (EU) 2021/1749 of 28 September 2021 on Energy Efficiency First: from principles to practice — Guidelines and examples for its implementation in decision-making in the energy sector and beyond
(47) Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the European Council, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions: REPowerEU Plan (COM/2022/230 final).
(48) Directive (EU) 2018/844 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018 amending Directive 2010/31/EU on the energy performance of buildings and Directive 2012/27/EU on energy efficiency (OJ L 156, 19.6.2018, p. 75 ).
(49) Directive 2012/27/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on energy efficiency, amending Directives 2009/125/EC and 2010/30/EU and repealing Directives 2004/8/EC and 2006/32/EC (OJ L 315, 14.11.2012, p. 1).
(50) UNECE Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes as amended, along with decision VI/3 clarifying the accession procedure.
(50) UNECE Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes as amended, along with decision VI/3 clarifying the accession procedure.
(51) Regulation (EU) 2020/741 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 May 2020 on minimum requirements for water reuse (OJ L 177, 5.6.2020, p. 32).
(51) Regulation (EU) 2020/741 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 May 2020 on minimum requirements for water reuse (OJ L 177, 5.6.2020, p. 32).
(52) Commission Communication on introducing the European Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority, the next step towards completing the European Health Union (COM(2021)576 final).
(53) Commission Recommendation (EU) 2021/472 of 17 March 2021 on a common approach to establish a systematic surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 and its variants in wastewaters in the EU (OJ L 98, 19.3.2021, p. 3).
(52) Commission Communication on introducing the European Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority, the next step towards completing the European Health Union (COM(2021)576 final).
(53) Commission Recommendation (EU) 2021/472 of 17 March 2021 on a common approach to establish a systematic surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 and its variants in wastewaters in the EU (OJ L 98, 19.3.2021, p. 3).
(55) Directive 2006/7/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 February 2006 concerning the management of bathing water quality and repealing Directive 76/160/EEC (OJ L 64, 4.3.2006, p. 37).
(55) Directive 2006/7/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 February 2006 concerning the management of bathing water quality and repealing Directive 76/160/EEC (OJ L 64, 4.3.2006, p. 37).
(56) Resolution adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on 25 September 2015 (A/70/L.1)
(57) Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions Establishing a European Pillar of Social Rights (COM/2017/0250 final).
(58) WHO Guidelines on Sanitation and Health, 2018.
(59) Protocol on Water and Health to the 1992 Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes, 17 June 1999.
(56) Resolution adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on 25 September 2015 (A/70/L.1)
(57) Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions Establishing a European Pillar of Social Rights (COM/2017/0250 final).
(58) WHO Guidelines on Sanitation and Health, 2018.
(59) Protocol on Water and Health to the 1992 Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes, 17 June 1999.
(60) Directive (EU) 2020/2184 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2020 on the quality of water intended for human consumption (OJ L 435, 23.12.2020, p. 1).
(63) Decision (EU) 2022/591 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 April 2022 on a General Union Environment Action Programme to 2030 (OJ L 114, 12.4.2022, p. 22).
(64) Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions, Pathway to a Healthy Planet for All EU Action Plan: ‘Towards Zero Pollution for Air, Water and Soil’ (COM/2021/400 final).
(63) Decision (EU) 2022/591 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 April 2022 on a General Union Environment Action Programme to 2030 (OJ L 114, 12.4.2022, p. 22).
(64) Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions, Pathway to a Healthy Planet for All EU Action Plan: ‘Towards Zero Pollution for Air, Water and Soil’ (COM/2021/400 final).
(65) Regulation (EC) No 166/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 January 2006 concerning the establishment of a European Pollutant Release and Transfer Register and amending Council Directives 91/689/EEC and 96/61/EC (Text with EEA relevance) OJ L 33, 4.2.2006, p. 1–17
(65) Regulation (EC) No 166/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 January 2006 concerning the establishment of a European Pollutant Release and Transfer Register and amending Council Directives 91/689/EEC and 96/61/EC (Text with EEA relevance) OJ L 33, 4.2.2006, p. 1–17
(65) Directive 2003/4/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 January 2003 on public access to environmental information and repealing Council Directive 90/313/EEC (OJ L 41, 14.2.2003, p. 26–32).
(66) Directive 2003/4/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 January 2003 on public access to environmental information and repealing Council Directive 90/313/EEC (OJ L 41, 14.2.2003, p. 26–32).
(67) Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by Member States of the Commission’s exercise of implementing powers (OJ L 55, 28.2.2011, p. 13).
(67) Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by Member States of the Commission’s exercise of implementing powers (OJ L 55, 28.2.2011, p. 13).
(68) Interinstitutional Agreement between the European Parliament, the Council of the European Union and the European Commission on Better Law-Making (OJ L 123, 12.5.2016, p. 1–14).
(68) Interinstitutional Agreement between the European Parliament, the Council of the European Union and the European Commission on Better Law-Making (OJ L 123, 12.5.2016, p. 1–14).
(69) Regulation EC 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (OJ L 353 31.12.2008, p 1).
(69) Regulation (EC ) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures , amending and repealing Directives 67/548/EEC and 1999/45/EC, and amending Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (OJ L 353 31.12.2008, p 1).
(1a) Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures, amending and repealing Directives 67/548/EEC and 1999/45/EC, and amending Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (OJ L 353 31.12.2008, p 1).
(1a) Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures, amending and repealing Directives 67/548/EEC and 1999/45/EC, and amending Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (OJ L 353 31.12.2008, p 1).
(7) Reduction in relation to the load of the influent.
(7) Reduction in relation to the load of the influent.
(7a) These values for concentration are annual means as referred to in Annex I, paragraph D.4(c). However, the requirements for nitrogen may be checked using daily averages where it is proved, in accordance with Annex I, paragraph D.1, that the same level of protection is obtained. In this case, the daily average must not exceed 20 mg/l of total nitrogen for all the samples when the temperature from the effluent in the biological reactor is superior or equal to 12 oC. The conditions concerning temperature could be replaced by a limitation on the time of operation to take account of regional climatic conditions.
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