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  1. HE 117/2018 vpPassed with amendments

    Tightening emission limits for air pollutants

    Binding targets will be set for Finland to reduce air pollutants and fine particulate matter in 2020–2029 and from 2030 onwards. A national programme will be drawn up to reduce emissions, and ecological monitoring of air pollutants will be expanded.

    9 Jan 2019 · passed without a vote
  2. HE 94/2018 vpPassed with amendments

    Replacing environmental permits with notification

    Some activities currently requiring an environmental permit will move to a lighter notification procedure. The reform will speed up the launch of projects and reduce the administrative burden on businesses and authorities.

    14 Dec 2018 · passed without a vote
  3. HE 116/2018 vpPassed

    Powers to prevent serious environmental damage

    State supervisory authorities will be able to take direct action to prevent a serious hazard to the environment or health if the company responsible for the activity is, for example, bankrupt or unknown. Where possible, the costs incurred from the measures will be recovered retroactively from the liable party.

    29 Nov 2018 · passed without a vote
  4. HE 143/2018 vpPassed

    Monitoring fuel consumption of large ships

    Large merchant ships will have to start collecting and reporting data on their fuel consumption. The data will be used to monitor greenhouse gas emissions from shipping internationally.

    8 Nov 2018 · passed without a vote
  5. HE 95/2018 vpPassed

    Easing horse manure burning for energy

    Manure from horses and other livestock could be burned for energy without strict and expensive waste incineration requirements. The reform will make utilising manure in heat production easier and more viable than before.

    18 Oct 2018 · passed without a vote
  6. HE 78/2018 vpPassed

    Tightening controls on mercury use

    The use, import and waste management of mercury will be restricted more strictly than before to protect human health and the environment. At the same time, supervisory authorities will be designated and penalties laid down for breaches of the rules.

    5 Jul 2018 · passed without a vote
  7. HE 42/2018 vpPassed

    Limiting ship nitrogen emissions

    The Baltic Sea and the North Sea will become nitrogen oxide emission control areas for ships, tightening emission requirements for new vessels. The reform will reduce air pollution from maritime transport and eutrophication in the Baltic Sea.

    21 May 2018 · passed without a vote
  8. HE 183/2017 vpPassed

    Centralising machinery engine supervision at Trafi

    Type-approval of internal combustion engines for machinery and market surveillance of their emissions will be centralised under the Finnish Transport Safety Agency (Trafi). At the same time, breaching engine emission requirements and tampering with emission measurements will be made punishable.

    20 Dec 2017 · passed without a vote
  9. HE 84/2017 vpPassed with amendments

    Expanding environmental and waste supervision fees

    Fees will be charged more widely than before for inspections and the monitoring of regulations under environmental and waste supervision. The fees will be targeted directly at businesses and operators that give rise to the need for supervision.

    27 Oct 2017 · passed without a vote
  10. HE 69/2017 vpPassed

    Introducing recycling rules for large ships

    Legislation supplementing EU rules will be introduced in Finland to ensure the safe and environmentally sound dismantling of large ships. The acts define the authorities supervising ship recycling and the penalties to be imposed for breaches of the rules.

    27 Jun 2017 · passed without a vote
  11. HE 262/2016 vpPassed with amendments

    Reforming water rights and permits

    Expropriations related to hydraulic engineering will be tied to the requirement of public need under the Constitution in order to improve property protection. At the same time, placing cables and pipes under waterways will be facilitated by transferring minor projects from permits to a notification procedure.

    27 Jun 2017 · passed without a vote
  12. HE 61/2017 vpPassed

    Updating an international marine protection agreement

    Finland will approve an international protocol and its amendments prohibiting the dumping and incineration of wastes and other matter at sea. At the same time, legislation concerning the exclusive economic zone will be supplemented with regard to carbon dioxide storage.

    19 Jun 2017 · passed without a vote
  13. HE 8/2017 vpPassed

    Easing environmental permit procedures

    The requirement for an environmental permit will be abolished or replaced with a lighter registration procedure for several low-emission activities, such as concrete batching plants and rescue helicopter landing sites. In addition, free official guidance will be offered electronically to permit applicants to streamline the application process.

    19 Apr 2017 · passed without a vote
  14. HE 259/2016 vpPassed with amendments

    Streamlining environmental assessments and permits

    Environmental impact assessments and permit processes for large projects would be streamlined under a new act. The assessment procedure could be combined with land-use planning and assessments under the Nature Conservation Act to avoid overlap.

    10 Apr 2017 · passed without a vote
  15. HE 3/2017 vpPassed

    Tightening environmental and emission rules for ships

    Finland will bring into force the recent amendments to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL). The reform would tighten regulation of ships' sewage, garbage and ship-to-ship oil transfers, among other things.

    24 Mar 2017 · passed without a vote
  16. HE 273/2016 vpPassed

    Publishing refrigeration sector qualifications online

    Qualification details for refrigeration sector professionals and companies will be officially made available in an online service open to everyone. In addition, qualification requirements in the sector will be extended to the handling of refrigerated transport equipment and electrical switchgear.

    22 Mar 2017 · passed without a vote
  17. HE 173/2016 vpPassed with amendments

    Clarifying air protection regulation and cooperation

    Provisions on transboundary air protection cooperation and joint air protection plans covering multiple pollutants will be added to the Environmental Protection Act. At the same time, the obligation of municipalities to draw up plans in situations involving street dust will be clarified.

    25 Nov 2016 · passed without a vote
  18. HE 10/2016 vpPassed

    Abolishing official approvals for water testing

    Companies carrying out water quality monitoring studies will no longer be required to hold separate official approval. The quality of studies will instead be ensured through general sector standards and certified quality management systems.

    21 Apr 2016 · 1 vote

    Only vote · Lausumaehdotus, mietintö / Emma Kari

    88 jaa
    51 ei
  19. HE 147/2015 vpPassed

    Environmental participation and peat permit extension

    The opportunities for members of the public to comment on various environmental, noise and waste plans will be strengthened by laying down a deadline of at least 30 days for expressing opinions. At the same time, operating peat extraction areas of up to 10 hectares will be granted five years of additional time to apply for an environmental permit.

    19 Apr 2016 · 1 vote

    Only vote · 1. lakiehdotus, 230 §, mietintö / Katja Taimela

    102 jaa
    55 ei