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Reference |
Title |
Outline |
Implementation Date |
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2008/35/EC |
On the limitation of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS) |
Amending previous restrictions on the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment. |
21st March 2008 |
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2008/50/EC
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On Ambient Air Quality and Cleaner Air for Europe (COM(2005)447) |
- |
Released 21st May 2008 |
EU Legislation currently being debated by the EU Institutions
Action plan on sustainable production and consumption (SCP) (COM(2008)397)
Revision of directive (2001/761/EC) allowing voluntary participation by organizations in a Community Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS) (COM(2008)0402)
EU implementation of the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) (COM(2007)355)
Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) amending directive 2002/96/EC(Commission proposal expected Autumn 2008).
Proposal establishing an Eco-design framework for products (part of SCP) (COM(2008)399) (Proposal issued 16th July 2008)
Revision of directive 2003/87/EC establishing the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (COM(2008)16)
Modification of directive 2003/87/EC to include aviation in the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (COM(2006)818)
Review of existing legislation on industrial emissions (IPPC) Directive (COM(2007)844)
Ozone layer: revision of Regulation 2037/2000/EC on substances that deplete the ozone layer (COM(2008)505)
Review of Directive 2002/91/EC of 16 December 2002 on the Energy Performance of Buildings
Directive reviewing the list of priority substances in accordance with Article 16 (4) of the Water Framework Directive.
Revision of the Waste Framework Directive 1975/442/EC (COM(2005)667)
EU Thematic Strategies
The Sixth Environment Action Programme (6th EAP), which was adopted by the European Parliament and Council in 2002 and runs until 2012, requires the European Commission to prepare Thematic Strategies covering seven areas listed in the table below.
The Thematic Strategies will form the basis of the next generation of environment policy. They set out properties and identify the most appropriate instruments to deliver European policy goals in the future.
COM(2006)231)
The Thematic Strategy for Soil Protection consists of a Communication from the Commission to the other European Institutions, a proposal for a framework Directive (a European law), and an Impact Assessment
It explains why further action is needed to ensure a high level of soil protection, sets the overall objective of the Strategy and explains what kind of measures must be taken. It establishes a ten-year work program for the European Commission.
COM(2006)232
The proposal for a framework directive sets out common principles for protecting soils across the EU.
The latest information about the strategies can be found here.
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Reference |
Title |
Status |
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COM (2005) 446 |
Thematic Strategy on Air Pollution |
Adopted 21/9/05 |
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COM (2005) 666 |
Thematic Strategy on Prevention and Recycling of Waste |
Adopted 21/12/05 |
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COM (2005) 504 |
Thematic Strategy on Protection and Conservation of the Marine Environment |
Adopted 24/10/05 |
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COM (2006) 231 |
Thematic Strategy on Soil |
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Com (2006) 372 |
Thematic Strategy on Sustainable Use of Pesticides |
Adopted 12/7/06 |
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COM (2005) 670 |
Thematic strategy on the Sustainable Use of Natural Resources |
Adopted 21/12/05 |
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COM (2005) 718 |
Thematic Strategy on the Urban Environment |
Adopted 11/1/06 |