1. Introduction to the break-out groups
2nd Eionet NRC workshop on Industrial Pollution

2. 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

3. 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:
E-PRTR and LCP reporting:
Issues for discussions: guiding questions

4. 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?

5. 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 …

6. 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?

7. 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

8. 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