Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2012-11-21-Speech-3-255-968"
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"en.20121121.20.3-255-968"2
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"I regret that an amendment to the Sonik report recommending that Member States do not authorise any new fracking operations in the EU was not accepted, though I do acknowledge that this, ultimately, is a matter for each Member State to decide for itself. The Sonik report advocates a cautious EU approach to fracking until informed conclusions can be arrived at on the basis of Commission studies assessing the appropriateness of existing EU legislation in this area, the implications for public health, climate change, land-use, and water, and other relevant aspects. The report was strengthened by S&D amendments in these areas. Based on its findings, the Commission should prepare proposals for appropriate measures such as new EU legislation, where needed. The EU should introduce mandatory environmental impact assessments for explanatory drilling as well as a ban on fracking in sensitive areas such as drinking water protection zones and mining areas. We must insist on public participation through proper information and consultation, and need to apply the precautionary and the polluter-pays principles to all decisions about fracking, including at all stages of exploration and exploitation."@en1
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