European Parliament
Moreira da Silva (PPE-DE ),
in writing
(PT)
Although the Common Position takes up a number of the amendments tabled by the European Parliament at first reading, particularly those relating to the accident in Toulouse and the time limits for application of the directive, the fact is that it is essential to reiterate certain amendments that were not taken into consideration by the Council. I therefore argue that, in view of the recent mining accidents, it is fundamental that these amendments should be included in the scope of the Seveso II Directive. Moreover, it is important that the sites with the highest accident risk should be mapped and represented graphically.

