MEPs vote to cap emissions of medium combustion plants

The European Parliament's environment committee approved on 06 May 2015 a set of amendments to the European Commission's proposal concerning emissions of medium combustion plants, which is part of the Clear Air Programme for Europe.

The members of this committee agreed that EU member states would have to enforce sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxide emission limits upon this type of plants, such as electricity generators or heating systems for domestic, residential or industrial use.

MEPs also voted to adapt the scheme to match the plants’ thermal input, so as to reduce the administrative burden on small businesses.

The committee granted Andrzej Grzyb a mandate to negotiate with the Council of the European Union, starting on 21 May 2015. The Council had already agreed on its position in December 2014.

ESO: Background information: Limitation of emissions from medium combustion plants: the Council agrees its position http://www.europeansources.info/record/limitation-of-emissions-from-medium-combustion-plants-the-council-agrees-its-position/

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