Preventing plastic pellet losses to reduce microplastic pollution

Wording as published by the EP, in English.

1. Amendment 95Rejected

   Article 16 – paragraph 4

   Tabled by Deirdre Clune · PPE

   Removed: 4. Where theclaim for compensation referred to in paragraph 1 is supported by evidence from which a causal link may be presumed between the damage and the infringement, Member States shall ensure that the onus is on the person responsible for the infringement to prove that the infringement did not cause or contribute to the damage. Added: deleted

2. Amendment 96Rejected

   Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point b

   Tabled by Idoia Villanueva Ruiz · The Left

   (b) take Removed: measures to limit Added: remedial measures to mitigate the negative impacts of the health or environmental Removed: consequences Added: consequences, to restore and rehabilitate or replace damaged natural resources and to prevent further incidents or accidents.

3. Amendment 96Rejected

   Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point b

   Tabled by Idoia Villanueva Ruiz · The Left

   (b) take Removed: measures to limit Added: remedial measures to mitigate the negative impacts of the health or environmental Removed: consequences Added: consequences, to restore and rehabilitate or replace damaged natural resources and to prevent further incidents or accidents.

4. Amendment 97Rejected

   Recital 15 a (new)

   Tabled by Catherine Griset, Anders Vistisen · ID

   Added: (15 a) The most efficient way of combatting microplastic pollution is to tackle it directly at its source, using preventive measures. Therefore, it is crucial to minimize the administrative and financial burden on businesses, particularly micro-, small and medium-sized enterprises, to ensure it does not hinder their ability to effectively reduce microplastic pollution in the environment.