None of the 27 Member States notified complete transposition of the revised rules on pollution from industrial installations and livestock farms by the deadline. The European Commission has sent letters of formal notice to all of them.
What the directive does
Directive (EU) 2024/1785 amends the Industrial Emissions Directive, now called the Industrial and Livestock Rearing Emissions Directive. Since 2010, the original directive has covered more than 50,000 industrial installations, requiring them to apply best available techniques and respect emission level ranges.
The revision brings tighter rules for reducing emissions, a push to reduce hazardous chemicals, a wider scope, stronger rights for the public and a new right to seek compensation for damage to health caused by illegal pollution.
Member States that received a letter of formal notice
What happens next
- 1Two months to replyEach Member State has two months to respond, complete the transposition and notify its measures to the Commission.
- 2Reasoned opinionIf the reply is not satisfactory, the Commission may issue a reasoned opinion, the next step of the infringement procedure.
- 3Court of JusticeUltimately, the Commission can refer the case to the Court of Justice of the EU, which may impose financial penalties for failure to transpose.
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