Introduction to the break-out groups 2nd Eionet NRC workshop on Industrial Pollution
Aim of the break-out groups Consultation with countries on Further needs from countries (guidance, schema clarification, IT tools, etc.) Implementation constraints at country level Options for increased country involvement Consequences for voluntary reporters Overall aim: gather feedback from countries to feed into an evaluation of options for the strengthening of the process for the development of the reporting framework
Break-out groups – background document Sent out to countries on 10/06 – hopefully allowing for some consultation/preparation time Background information on Reporting schemas and IT tools Developed under the DG ENV contracts EU Registry on industrial sites: http://cdrtest.eionet.europa.eu/help/ied_registry E-PRTR and LCP reporting: http://cdrtest.eionet.europa.eu/help/eprtr_lcp Issues for discussions: guiding questions
1. Further NEEDS from countries What are the main areas for improvement & clarification Schema clarification/changes Guidance Interpretation of reporting requirements IT tools Handling of confidentiality … What do you need as a country from the EU level to ensure you can start the implementation process in the country?
2. Implementation CONSTRAINTS at country level What are the activities or challenges that the countries are facing which can affect success of implementation at national level? Legislation (national / EU) Timelines Implementation of an operational system Process from data gathering to reporting IT implementation Testing phase …
3. Options for increased COUNTRY INVOLVEMENT How can we ensure that the reporting framework is fit-for-purpose without causing unnecessary burden? Task force ? main platform for further consultation on reporting framework? voluntary basis active contribution to e.g. guidance, IT tools What could be the task force’s role and the activities covered? Other options?
4. Consequences for voluntary reporters Present voluntary reporters E-PRTR: Switzerland and Serbia LCP: Kosovo (UNSCR 1244/99) Specific situation To be taken into account in the break-out groups Address fully the specific concerns might not be possible in the break-out groups setting To be followed-up through bilateral discussions
Break-out groups - practicalities 3 different rooms 1 facilitator per group (EEA/DG ENV) 1 rapporteur per group (country representative) Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Facilitator Eva Goossens Rolf-Jan Hoeve Daniel Martin-Montalvo Rapporteur Kristine Raunkjær Stubdrup Tom Boonen Irene Olivares Bendicho Room Conference room 8.0.6 Creative Space