Environment

Judgment of the Court (Fifth Chamber) of 28 May 2020.#Interseroh Dienstleistungs GmbH v SAA Sonderabfallagentur Baden-Württemberg GmbH.#Request for a preliminary ruling from the Verwaltungsgericht Stuttgart.#Reference for a preliminary ruling – Environment – Shipment of waste – Regulation (EC) No 1013/2006 – Prior written notification and consent procedure – General information requirements – Annex IIIA – Mixture of paper, paperboard and paper products – Code B3020 of Annex IX to the Basel Convention – Impurities – Mixture contaminated by other materials – Recovery in an environmentally sound manner.#Case C-654/18.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 28 May 2020

Judgment of the Court (First Chamber) of 28 May 2020.#IL and Others v Land Nordrhein-Westfalen.#Request for a preliminary ruling from the Bundesverwaltungsgericht.#Reference for a preliminary ruling – Environment – Aarhus Convention – Directive 2011/92/EU – Assessment of the effects of certain projects on the environment – Public participation in the decision-making process – Irregularities vitiating the procedure for approval of a project – Access to justice – Limitations laid down by national law – Directive 2000/60/EC – EU action in the field of water policy – Deterioration of a body of groundwater – Arrangements for assessment – Right of individuals to take measures in order to prevent pollution – Standing to bring proceedings before the national courts.#Case C-535/18.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 28 May 2020

Einführung eines Pfandsystems für Einweggetränkeverpackungen

Austria · National Council · 27 May 2020

Unselbständiger Entschließungsantrag der Abgeordneten Walter Rauch, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Einführung eines Pfandsystems für Einweggetränkeverpackungen

Umweltsüden der OMV im Jemen

Austria · National Council · 27 May 2020

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Petra Bayr, MA MLS, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Finanzen betreffend Umweltsüden der OMV im Jemen

Erweiterung von Behandlungsmöglichkeiten für Tiere

Austria · National Council · 27 May 2020

Antrag der Abgeordneten Fiona Fiedler, BEd, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Erweiterung von Behandlungsmöglichkeiten für Tiere

1062. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if he will consider the implementation of the recommendations of the report of the Joint Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht, entitled "Report of the Committee on the Title of Architect"; if consideration will be given to recommendations 1 and 7 for the inclusion of a grandfather clause and that formal qualifications under Irish legislation for registration as an architect not exceed the formal qualifications required for mutual recognition under the relevant European directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7815/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 May 2020

1062. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if he will consider the implementation of the recommendations of the report of the Joint Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht, entitled "Report of the Committee on the Title of Architect"; if consideration will be given to recommendations 1 and 7 for the inclusion of a grandfather clause and that formal qualifications under Irish legislation for registration as an architect not exceed the formal qualifications required for mutual recognition under the relevant European directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7815/20]

122. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the provisions being made for leaving certificate students that have been home schooled and may not have ever sat a formal exam in a formal school environment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7166/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 May 2020

122. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the provisions being made for leaving certificate students that have been home schooled and may not have ever sat a formal exam in a formal school environment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7166/20]

87. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Finance if there are planned changes to the preliminary corporation tax and preliminary income tax requirements specifically in view of the current trading environment due to Covid-19. [8164/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 May 2020

87. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Finance if there are planned changes to the preliminary corporation tax and preliminary income tax requirements specifically in view of the current trading environment due to Covid-19. [8164/20]

Challenges of sport events’ organisers in the digital environment

European Union · European Parliament · 27 May 2020

Climate Smart Ports Act

United States · United States Congress · 27 May 2020

Climate Smart Ports Act This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a grant program for purchasing or installing equipment and technology that (1) is used at a port and produces zero exhaust emissions of certain pollutants and greenhouse gases, or (2) captures 100% of the exhaust emissions produced by an ocean-going vessel at berth.

Ausbau von Wasserkraft

Austria · National Council · 26 May 2020

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Gerald Hauser, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Klimaschutz, Umwelt, Energie, Mobilität, Innovation und Technologie betreffend Ausbau von Wasserkraft

VKI-EVN-Vergleich: Frist für Anträge auf Rückzahlung von Preiserhöhungen endet

Austria · National Council · 26 May 2020

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Peter Wurm, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Soziales, Gesundheit, Pflege und Konsumentenschutz betreffend VKI-EVN-Vergleich: Frist für Anträge auf Rückzahlung von Preiserhöhungen endet

Kommunalinvestitionsgesetz 2020 – KIG 2020

Austria · National Council · 26 May 2020

Antrag der Abgeordneten August Wöginger, Sigrid Maurer, BA, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Bundesgesetz, zur Unterstützung von kommunalen Investitionen 2020 (Kommunalinvestitionsgesetz 2020 – KIG 2020) <br><br>Titeländerung:<br><br>Bundesgesetz zur Unterstützung von kommunalen Investitionen 2020 (Kommunalinvestitionsgesetz 2020 – KIG 2020)

Flächenversiegelung und Bodenverbrauch als Wirkungsziele im Bundesbudget

Austria · National Council · 26 May 2020

Antrag der Abgeordneten Michael Bernhard, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Flächenversiegelung und Bodenverbrauch als Wirkungsziele im Bundesbudget

Ausrufung eines Biodiversitätsnotstandes

Austria · National Council · 26 May 2020

Antrag der Abgeordneten Michael Bernhard, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Ausrufung eines Biodiversitätsnotstandes

Landwirtschaftliche Einkommen, Betriebsanzahl und Bodenverbrauch als Wirkungsziele im Bundesbudget

Austria · National Council · 26 May 2020

Antrag der Abgeordneten Dipl.-Ing. Karin Doppelbauer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Landwirtschaftliche Einkommen, Betriebsanzahl und Bodenverbrauch als Wirkungsziele im Bundesbudget

Förderung des integrierten Pflanzenschutzes inklusive einer Reduktion des Pflanzenschutzmitteleinsatzes im Sinne einer ökosozialen Agrarpolitik

Austria · National Council · 20 May 2020

Entschließungsantrag des Ausschusses für Land- und Forstwirtschaft betreffend Förderung des integrierten Pflanzenschutzes inklusive einer Reduktion des Pflanzenschutzmitteleinsatzes im Sinne einer ökosozialen Agrarpolitik

Maßnahmenpaket zur Stärkung der landwirtschaftlichen Krisenresilienz

Austria · National Council · 20 May 2020

Bericht des Ausschusses für Land- und Forstwirtschaft über den Antrag 450/A(E) der Abgeordneten Dipl.-Ing. Karin Doppelbauer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Maßnahmenpaket zur Stärkung der landwirtschaftlichen Krisenresilienz

Bekenntnis der Bundesregierung und insbesondere der Bundesministerin für Landwirtschaft, Regionen und Tourismus zur Reduktion des Einsatzes chemisch-synthetischer Pflanzenschutzmittel zum Schutz der Biodiversität und des Wassers

Austria · National Council · 20 May 2020

Bericht des Ausschusses für Land- und Forstwirtschaft über den Antrag 451/A(E) der Abgeordneten Dipl.-Ing. Karin Doppelbauer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Bekenntnis der Bundesregierung und insbesondere der Bundesministerin für Landwirtschaft, Regionen und Tourismus zur Reduktion des Einsatzes chemisch-synthetischer Pflanzenschutzmittel zum Schutz der Biodiversität und des Wassers sowie zur Überarbeitung des Nationalen Aktionsplans über die nachhaltige Verwendung von Pflanzenschutzmitteln 2017-2021

Einleitung einer umfassenden "Bio-Wende" in der österreichischen Landwirtschaft

Austria · National Council · 20 May 2020

Bericht des Ausschusses für Land- und Forstwirtschaft über den Antrag 160/A(E) der Abgeordneten Cornelia Ecker, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Einleitung einer umfassenden "Bio-Wende" in der österreichischen Landwirtschaft

Krisenresiliente Landwirtschaft

Austria · National Council · 20 May 2020

Entschließungsantrag des Ausschusses für Land- und Forstwirtschaft betreffend Krisenresiliente Landwirtschaft

Fortsetzung des österreichischen Wegs der regionalen, nachhaltigen und qualitätsorientierten Produktionsweisen mit dem Schwerpunkt der biologischen Landwirtschaft sowie der Ländlichen Entwicklung und den Maßnahmen des Agrarumweltprogramms

Austria · National Council · 20 May 2020

Entschließungsantrag des Ausschusses für Land- und Forstwirtschaft betreffend Fortsetzung des österreichischen Wegs der regionalen, nachhaltigen und qualitätsorientierten Produktionsweisen mit dem Schwerpunkt der biologischen Landwirtschaft sowie der Ländlichen Entwicklung und den Maßnahmen des Agrarumweltprogramms

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Correspondence

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 20 May 2020

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs,what the average length of time was for Ministers of his Department to respond to correspondence from hon. Members in each month in the last two years..

1371. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government his plans to implement the recommendations of the Joint Committee on the Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht report on the title of architect published in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6702/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 2020

1371. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government his plans to implement the recommendations of the Joint Committee on the Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht report on the title of architect published in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6702/20]

858. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of discussions with fishing representative bodies with regard to a storage aid market support measure to support the industry through market disruption caused by Covid-19; and the progress of talks with the European Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries to make additional European Maritime and Fisheries Fund funds available for such a measure. [5912/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 2020

858. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of discussions with fishing representative bodies with regard to a storage aid market support measure to support the industry through market disruption caused by Covid-19; and the progress of talks with the European Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries to make additional European Maritime and Fisheries Fund funds available for such a measure. [5912/20]

850. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of discussions with fishing representative bodies with regard to establishing a fishing cessation tie-up scheme for vessels to support the industry through market disruption caused by Covid-19; the amount of unused funds from the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund that could be allocated towards such a scheme; the details of other potential domestic sources in this regard; and the progress of talks with the European Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries to make additional EU funds available for such a scheme. [5838/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 2020

850. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of discussions with fishing representative bodies with regard to establishing a fishing cessation tie-up scheme for vessels to support the industry through market disruption caused by Covid-19; the amount of unused funds from the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund that could be allocated towards such a scheme; the details of other potential domestic sources in this regard; and the progress of talks with the European Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries to make additional EU funds available for such a scheme. [5838/20]

627. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the status of dog grooming businesses; the position or phase they come under with regard to reopening in view of the fact that many dog groomers work alone in an isolated environment (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6599/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 2020

627. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the status of dog grooming businesses; the position or phase they come under with regard to reopening in view of the fact that many dog groomers work alone in an isolated environment (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6599/20]

533. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if she will reconsider the proposed opening date for cinemas on 14 August 2020 and implement a more gradual, controlled return to business for cinemas in order to facilitate the backlog of movies included in the international film release schedule; if she will consider the health and safety implications of a sudden reopening of cinemas causing a more challenging environment for cinema management in addition to difficulties in enforcing social distancing; if she has considered the framework for reopening cinemas document from cinema providers (details supplied) outlining the procedural changes for social distancing in foyers and auditoriums; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5621/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 2020

533. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if she will reconsider the proposed opening date for cinemas on 14 August 2020 and implement a more gradual, controlled return to business for cinemas in order to facilitate the backlog of movies included in the international film release schedule; if she will consider the health and safety implications of a sudden reopening of cinemas causing a more challenging environment for cinema management in addition to difficulties in enforcing social distancing; if she has considered the framework for reopening cinemas document from cinema providers (details supplied) outlining the procedural changes for social distancing in foyers and auditoriums; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5621/20]

A resolution to recognize the 50th anniversary of Earth Day and the leadership of its founder, Senator Gaylord Nelson.

United States · United States Congress · 20 May 2020

This bill recognizes April 22, 2020, as the 50th anniversary of Earth Day and commends the leadership of its founder, Senator Gaylord Nelson.

The use of toxic flame retardants and their effects on health, fire toxicity, the environment and the internal market

European Union · European Parliament · 20 May 2020

Lebensmittelverschwendung

Austria · National Council · 19 May 2020

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Peter Schmiedlechner, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Landwirtschaft, Regionen und Tourismus betreffend Lebensmittelverschwendung

Lebensmittelverschwendung

Austria · National Council · 19 May 2020

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Peter Schmiedlechner, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Klimaschutz, Umwelt, Energie, Mobilität, Innovation und Technologie betreffend Lebensmittelverschwendung

Lebensmittelverschwendung

Austria · National Council · 19 May 2020

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Peter Schmiedlechner, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Soziales, Gesundheit, Pflege und Konsumentenschutz betreffend Lebensmittelverschwendung

Global Wildlife Health and Pandemic Prevention Act

United States · United States Congress · 19 May 2020

Global Wildlife Health and Pandemic Prevention Act This bill establishes measures to close high-risk wildlife markets and prevent outbreaks of diseases of wildlife origin. A high-risk wildlife market is a commercial market that sells or processes wildlife for human consumption where (1) the species of wildlife or regulation of the market is a risk factor for zoonotic (i.e., naturally transmissible from vertebrate animals to humans) disease spread or is linked with the global illegal trade in wildlife, or (2) the manner of processing the wildlife is a risk factor for zoonotic disease spread. The Department of State, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), and the Department of Agriculture (USDA) must (1) prioritize the closure of high-risk wildlife markets around the world, (2) provide support for foreign governments in their efforts to close such markets, (3) work with foreign governments and multilateral organizations to develop agreements around closing such markets, and (4) coordinate these activities with existing efforts to combat wildlife trafficking. Further, if a country is determined to be willfully harboring high risk wildlife markets, the President may impose certain sanctions, such as import bans. The State Department, the USAID, the FWS, USDA, and the U.S. Geological Survey must leverage public health, animal health, and environmental health expertise to, among other things (1) identify high-risk wildlife markets; (2) strengthen global capacity for detection of zoonotic diseases with pandemic potential; and (3) coordinate an approach to global zoonotic disease preparedness, surveillance, and response.

Council Decision (EU) 2020/721 of 19 May 2020 on the position to be taken on behalf of the European Union within the International Maritime Organization’s Marine Environment Protection Committee during its 75th session and within the International Maritime Organization’s Maritime Safety Committee during its 102nd session as regards the adoption of amendments to regulations 2, 14 and 18 and appendices I and VI of Annex VI to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, Parts A-1, B, B-1, B-2 to B-4 of Chapter II-1 of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, Parts A-1 and B-1 of the International Code of Safety for Ships Using Gases or Other Low-flashpoint Fuels and resolution A.658(16) on the use and fitting of retro-reflective materials on life-saving appliances

European Union · EUR-Lex · 19 May 2020

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Chief Scientific Advisers

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 18 May 2020

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how many meetings (a) he and (b) his predecessor had with his Department’s Chief Scientific Adviser (i) from 1 September to 30 November 2019 and (ii) from 1 December 2019 to 29 Februar

proposition de résolution présentée en application de l'article 34-1 de la Constitution, en faveur de l'organisation d'états généraux pour une relance sociale et écologique

France · Senate · 15 May 2020

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Correspondence

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 15 May 2020

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what the average time taken was for a substantive response to letters to his office from hon. Members in the latest period for which figures are available.

proposition de résolution au nom de la commission des affaires européennes, en application de l'article 73 octies du Règlement, sur la conformité au principe de subsidiarité de la proposition de règlement du Parlement européen pour parvenir à la neutralité climatique

France · Senate · 14 May 2020

Housing Waiver Flexibility Act of 2020

United States · United States Congress · 14 May 2020

Housing Waiver Flexibility Act of 2020 This bill addresses the administration and funding of certain housing assistance programs in relation to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) may waive requirements or specify alternative requirements related to the use of funds from the Housing Trust Fund and the self-help housing assistance program, except for requirements related to fair housing, nondiscrimination, labor standards, and the environment, if doing so is necessary to respond to the COVID-19 emergency. (The Housing Trust Fund provides grants to states for housing for low-income families, while the self-help housing assistance program provides grants to organizations that facilitate home ownership.) Furthermore, funds previously made available for the Choice Neighborhoods Initiative, a program that supports local efforts to revitalize public and HUD-assisted housing, shall remain available through FY2021. Additionally, the bill invalidates the FY2020 request for applications for funding under the Continuum of Care program, which funds efforts to address homelessness. Instead, HUD shall distribute amounts for FY2020 based on the results of the competition for FY2019.

Judgment of the Court (Sixth Chamber) of 14 May 2020.#Spenner GmbH & Co. KG v Bundesrepublik Deutschland.#Request for a preliminary ruling from the Bundesverwaltungsgericht.#Reference for a preliminary ruling – Environment – Scheme for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading in the European Union – Directive 2003/87/EC – Article 10a – Transitional regime for free allocation of allowances – Decision 2011/278/EU – Article 9 – Determination of the historical activity level – Significant change in the capacity of an installation which took place before the baseline period – Determination of the relevant baseline period.#Case C-189/19.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 14 May 2020

Judgment of the Court (Second Chamber) of 14 May 2020.#A.m.a. - Azienda Municipale Ambiente SpA v Consorzio Laziale Rifiuti – Co.La.Ri.#Request for a preliminary ruling from the Corte suprema di cassazione.#Reference for a preliminary ruling — Environment — Waste — Directive 1999/31/EC — Existing landfill sites — Period of responsibility for after-care of the landfill following closure — Extension — Costs of the landfill of waste — Polluter pays principle — Temporal scope of the directive.#Case C-15/19.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 14 May 2020

Arzneimittelrückstände im Trinkwasser

Austria · National Council · 13 May 2020

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Walter Rauch, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Klimaschutz, Umwelt, Energie, Mobilität, Innovation und Technologie betreffend Arzneimittelrückstände im Trinkwasser

Arzneimittelrückstände im Trinkwasser

Austria · National Council · 13 May 2020

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Walter Rauch, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Soziales, Gesundheit, Pflege und Konsumentenschutz betreffend Arzneimittelrückstände im Trinkwasser

Arzneimittelrückstände im Trinkwasser

Austria · National Council · 13 May 2020

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Walter Rauch, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Landwirtschaft, Regionen und Tourismus betreffend Arzneimittelrückstände im Trinkwasser

Environment (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (England and Wales) Regulations 2020

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 13 May 2020

Agriculture: Environment Protection

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 13 May 2020

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment his Department has made of the effectiveness of networks for peer-to-peer advice and support for farmers to promote and share best practice of nature-friendly farming.

Agriculture: Environment Protection

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 13 May 2020

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential for environmentally responsible farming to deliver (a) healthy soils, (b) long-term food security, (c) clean water and (d) a stable climate

1265. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the progress made to date in developing proposals to amend the Foreshore Acts as they relate to seaweed harvesting to protect the small traditional seaweed harvesters around the coast and to ensure protection of the environment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4642/20]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 May 2020

1265. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the progress made to date in developing proposals to amend the Foreshore Acts as they relate to seaweed harvesting to protect the small traditional seaweed harvesters around the coast and to ensure protection of the environment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4642/20]

Main Street Enhancement and Safety Act

United States · United States Congress · 13 May 2020

Main Street Enhancement and Safety Act This bill expands allowable and forgivable uses for loans made under the Paycheck Protection Program, established to support small businesses in response to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019), to include reopening costs. Reopening costs are costs for (1) acquiring health and safety supplies, including personal protective equipment, needed to prepare for reopening; and (2) creating a safe environment for customers upon reopening, including changing or modifying the recipient's business.