Non-objection to Union Registry Amendments

Summary

The European Parliament has decided not to object to amendments for the Union Registry, ensuring that safeguards for the EU emissions trading system are implemented urgently for the 2018 cycle.
10 17.01.2018
Other
environment
administrative law

Key points

  • The decision supports the amendment of the existing Union Registry regulation.
  • The amendment aims to protect the environmental integrity of the EU emissions trading system.
  • New safeguards will prevent operators from using allowances issued by Member States with certain lapsing obligations.
  • The measures must be implemented urgently to ensure they are effective for the 2018 allowance allocations and auctions.
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