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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2011-09-13"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Explanations of vote2
dcterms:Language	"fi"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20110913.34.2-438-750"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2011-09-13-Speech-2-438-8752
lpv:speaker	lp:Eija-Riitta Korhola2
lpv:spokenAs	member; EPP (2009-07-14--2012-07-10)3 unknown; Kansallinen Kokoomus (2009-07-14--2014-06-30)3 member; Delegation to the ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly (2009-09-16--2014-06-30)3 vice-chair; IMCO (2009-07-16--2012-01-18)3 substitute; ITRE (2009-07-16--2012-01-18)3 substitute; Delegation for relations with the United States (2009-09-16--2014-06-30)3
lpv:translated text	"I voted in favour of guaranteeing the safety of offshore oil and gas activities because it is important that all drilling for oil and gas in the Union is bound by the same rules. EU-wide systems of regulation, however, are now so advanced that methods of control and environmental protection should mainly be promoted using a site-specific approach and taking account of technical conditions. Whilst water depth undeniably influences the challenge of drilling, deep water and shallow seas cannot simply be regarded as being dangerous and safe respectively. Nor is drilling for oil and gas evenly distributed across the Union: the large majority of operations take place in the North Sea, which means that specific activities have to be established with reference to the site and surroundings. Although it is worth bearing in mind the financial liability that Member States have in the event of environmental damage, the focus should be on the prevention of accidents and minimising risk factors, rather than on mandatory industry mutual schemes or insurance. This points to the need for carefully drawn up safety cases and careful consideration of possible risks. Guaranteeing the safety of drilling for oil and gas in large part refers to our responsibility towards the environment. Combating climate change and minimising the number of toxins entering the environment are important priorities. Despite this, however, the safety of drilling for oil and gas must be developed in a way that does not harm EU self-sufficiency. Banning all deep-sea drilling for oil would not just be a disproportionate reaction, but it would also be unworkable. The European Union should therefore create solutions that are sustainable and take account of the environment, without letting its competitiveness suffer at the hands of other large economies."@en1

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