In this feedback document, dated April 4, 2023 , FEPORT expresses support for the Integrated Water Management Directive proposal, including its stricter targets and updated lists of water pollution. The organization focuses particularly on aspects of the directive that impact port connectivity and the navigability of inland waterways.
A significant concern for FEPORT is the Environmental Quality Standards (EQS) introduced for Tributyltin (TBT) in sediments. They argue that the Scientific Committee on Health, Environmental and Emerging Risks (SCHEER) advice, while environmentally sound, does not adequately consider the economic impacts or repercussions for the transport sector, especially concerning dredging works.
The document underscores the vital role of dredging in ensuring port connectivity and facilitating the completion of the core Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T). FEPORT also points out that TBT levels in the environment have been observed to decrease since the international ban in 2008, suggesting that this trend should be taken into account when introducing new EQS for TBT.
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