Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2012-09-11-Speech-2-042-750"

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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2012-09-11"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Sulphur content of marine fuels (debate)2
dcterms:Language	"pl"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20120911.4.2-042-750"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2012-09-11-Speech-2-044-0002
lpv:speaker	lp:Jarosław Wałęsa2
lpv:spokenAs	member; PETI (2012-01-19--2014-06-30)3 substitute; Delegation for relations with Japan (2009-09-16--2014-06-30)3 member; EPP (2009-07-14--2014-06-30)3 member; PECH (2012-01-19--2014-06-30)3 substitute; INTA (2012-01-19--2014-06-30)3 member; Delegation to the EU-Turkey Joint Parliamentary Committee (2009-09-16--2014-06-30)3 unknown; Platforma Obywatelska (2009-07-14--2014-06-30)3
lpv:translated text	"I welcome this proposal to amend legislation related to protection of the environment. The air pollution caused by the sulphur present in marine fuels is an important problem, particularly in view of the solutions currently being applied to land-based sulphur emissions. I think maritime transport needs rules which will reduce the effect of the emission of pollutants both in the maritime environment and on land. The most important challenge is to establish stricter limits on sulphur content: a reduction to 0.1% inside Sulphur Emission Control Areas by 2015, and a reduction to 0.5% outside these areas by 2020. It is possible for fuel standards and legislation on methods of reducing emissions to be tightened while upholding the principles of sustainable growth. By promoting high standards of environment protection at the same time, Europe will become more competitive. The predicted ecological impact will be similar in northern and southern Europe, so the limits should not differ significantly either. Another important question which we should not forget is passenger ships, which should also be covered by the tougher restrictions. This is because we want to concentrate on ensuring a level playing field to all enterprises regardless of their size, while respecting the environment and the principles of a sustainable economy. In order to avoid upsetting the balance of competition with countries from outside the European Union, marine fuels which exceed the current maximum 3.5% sulphur content will be permitted for use only by incoming vessels, but only until 2020, and I think this is warranted. Starting from that year, all vessels sailing in EU waters will have to comply with this legislation. To ensure a smooth transition, there are plans for programmes which will facilitate the implementation of methods for reducing emissions."@en1

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