z How to proceed with the review of the EU Directive - Euroshore – FEBEM-FEGE Conference: Ships’ waste: time for action! Thursday 14 October 2010, Brussels Jean-Louis Colson, Head of Unit European Commission - DG MOVE Maritime Transport Policy: Regulatory questions, maritime safety & Seafarers [email protected] | 1 z Directive 2000/59/EC on port reception facilities . . State of play The Commission, with the assistance of EMSA, is proceeding with an evaluation aiming at assessing: » » » Whether the objectives of the Directive have been fulfilled Main achievements of the Directive Main obstacles related to the implementation of the Directive It also looks at the way forward and possible improvements to optimise the PRF system and the EU policy » » » » Provisions to reinforced Improving uniformity in the EU Improving guidelines to Member States and ports Simplification of the procedures | 2 z Directive 2000/59/EC on port reception facilities . Objectives 1. Reduce the discharges of ship-generated waste and cargo residues into the sea » » Volume of waste delivered in EU ports is increasing Number of ships delivering in EU ports is increasing » Difficulty to set a define ratio between waste discharged by ships and land based activities Availability of data » | 3 z Directive 2000/59/EC on port reception facilities . Objectives 2. » Improve the availability and use of port reception facilities Up to date waste reception and handling plans • 2005-2010 the commission focused on the plans • 17 infringement procedures launched • 5 decisions in front of the European Court Of Justice for absence of waste reception and handling plans (inc. for small ports, marinas and fishing ports) » » Few complains on availability and adequacy of the facilities Few findings of EMSA on availability of facilities | 4 z Directive 2000/59/EC on port reception facilities . Objectives 3. Effective implementation of the International Convention Prevention of pollution from ships – MARPOL 73/78 » Commission worked in IMO for the development of the Standard Advance notification Form (ANF) based on the EU notification form and a standards format for Waste Delivery Receipt (WDR) » EMSA participate actively to the work of the revision of Annex V of MARPOL 73/78 | 5 z Directive 2000/59/EC on port reception facilities . Proceeding with a review Improvements Identify provisions that need improvements » » » » Bring the definitions in line with MARPOL Ensure fairness and transparency of the cost recovery systems in place through an improved definition of the cost of port reception facilities Better use/processing of the notification form Strengthened the delivery requirements and define sufficient dedicated storage requirements | 6 z . Directive 2000/59/EC on port reception facilities Proceeding with a review Guidelines Identify provisions to be complemented by recommendations / guidelines » » » » » Exemptions (i.e. definition of scheduled traffic, frequent and regular – limitation to the EU) Waste reception and handling plans for small ports Involvement of the ports Guidelines for inspectors Dealing with cargo residues | 7 z Directive 2000/59/EC on port reception facilities . Proceeding with a review Simplification Simplification of procedures » » » Align the provisions on MARPOL/IMO (i.e. notification, review of MARPOL Annex V, Annex VI) Using the new instruments and tools developed at EU level (i.e. Thetis, SafeSeaNet) • Identify ships not notifying or not delivering • Ensure a better flow of information between port authorities and inspection authorities • Ensure a better flow of information between member States Ensure a better consistency with the land waste legislation | 8 z Directive 2000/59/EC on port reception facilities . .. Timeframe The revision of the port reception facilities is included in the Work Programme of the Commission for 2011 Proposal to be made by the end of 2011 In this process, the Commission counts on the support and good cooperation of all | 9 z Directive 2000/59/EC on port reception facilities . . . Timeframe By December 2010 » Evaluation under way to be completed by December By June 2011 » Impact Assessment assessing the economic impacts and the environmental impacts to be carried out with the assistance of a consultant and EMSA – to be completed by June 2011 Consultation of the member States and Stakeholders » Internet consultation for the large public (March 2011) » EMSA workshop (s) (tbc) » Formal consultation in Brussels around March/April 2011 | 10 z Directive 2000/59/EC on port reception facilities . Conclusion Large efforts have been demonstrated by member States and stakeholders . 9 9 9 Using the existing framework further efforts will be needed particularly on Better coordination for monitoring and enforcement Harmonisation Availability of information . Simplifying the procedures when possible | 11 z z Thank you | 12