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Advancing REACH - ECHA Board of Appeal

Dieser Bericht ist Teil des Ressortforschungsplan Vorhabens "REACH-Weiterentwicklung", das basierend auf Analysen verschiedener REACH-Prozesse sowie angrenzender Fragestellungen (Substitution, Nachhaltige Chemie, Vorsorgeprinzip, Erzeugnisse, Kosten-Nutzen Analysen, Sozio-Ökomische Analysen, Finanzierung der ECHA) Optionen für eine Verbesserung der (Umsetzung der) REACH-Verordnung entwickelte. Dieser Bericht erörtert die Frage, welche politischen Optionen zur Verfügung stehen, um die Effizienz des Widerspruchsverfahrens unter REACH zu verbessern und welche Auswirkungen dies auf die in Art. 1 REACH formulierten Ziele hat. Er erörtert drei politische Optionen im Hinblick auf eine Straffung des ECHA-Verfahrens. Die erste Option besteht aus einer Straffung der Fristen, die zweite Option gewährt der Widerspruchskammer das Ermessen zum Erlass einer einstweiligen Anordnung und die dritte Option beinhaltet legislative Optionen, um den Umfang und die Intensität der Überprüfung zeitlich zu begrenzen. Im Lichte der Gesamtziele von REACH und einer rechtssystematischen Betrachtung erweist sich die zweite Option als die Beste. Quelle: Forschungsbericht

B 5.1: Fate of agrochemicals in integrated farming systems in Son-La province, Northern Vietnam

Das Projekt "B 5.1: Fate of agrochemicals in integrated farming systems in Son-La province, Northern Vietnam" wird vom Umweltbundesamt gefördert und von Universität Hohenheim, Institut für Bodenkunde und Standortslehre, Fachgebiet Biogeophysik durchgeführt. In Son La province, Northern Vietnam, many irrigated farming systems include ponds in which small-scale farmers raise fish to produce additional food and income. The main field crops in this area are paddy rice and maize. Often, irrigation water is first used in paddy fields, before it flows to the fishponds. Because farmers regularly apply considerable amounts of agrochemicals, mainly insecticides, to field crops fish production suffers. Moreover, agrochemicals may enter the human food chain. Subproject B5.1 will study the fate of agrochemicals applied in two subcatchments near Yen Chau, Son La province. Investigations will be carried out in close collaboration with A1.3, B4.1, C4.1, D5.2, and G1.2. In the two subcatchments, fishponds have been investigated by D5.1 since 2003. We will carry out a survey of the subcatchments with special emphasis on the water distribution systems (fields, ponds, canals, brooks). The data will be linked to the GIS (Geographical Information System) set up by B4.1. In one subcatchment, B5.1 will install a weather station as well as five TDR (time do-main reflectometry) probes and tensiometers. Water flow through the system will be recorded by means of water meters and V-shaped (Thompson) weirs equipped with automatic pressure sensors. Soil and water samples from selected fields sites, pond inflows, and ponds will be regularly screened for agrochemicals using the procedure developed by B2.1 (Ciglasch et al., 2005; see below). Soil and sediment characteristics that determine water regime and soil-agrochemical interaction, e.g. texture, organic carbon content, hydraulic conductivity, partitioning coefficients, and half-life times will be measured in laboratory and field experiments in cooperation with B4.1. In preparation for the next phase, discharge will be assessed and agrochemical concentrations monitored in the main catchment.

Errichtung und Betrieb von drei Windkraftanlagen in 15518 Briesen (Mark) - Reg.-Nr.: G09516

Der Firma Windmüllerei BLU Projekt GmbH, Wokrenter Weg 21 in 18246 Jürgenshagen wurde im Rahmen des Widerspruchsverfahrens die Genehmigung nach § 4 des Bundes-Immissionsschutzgesetzes (BImSchG) erteilt, auf dem Grundstück in 15518 Briesen (Mark), Gemarkung Biegen, Flur 2, Flurstücke 144, 165 drei Windkraftanlagen zu errichten und zu betreiben (Az.: G09516). Die Genehmigung umfasst im Wesentlichen die Errichtung und den Betrieb von drei Windkraftanlagen des Typs ENERCON E-141 mit einem Rotordurchmesser von 141 m, einer Nabenhöhe von 158,95 m und einer Gesamthöhe von 229,5 m über Grund. Die Nennleistung beträgt 4,2 MW. Zu jeder Windkraftanlage gehören Fundament, Zuwegung und Kranstellfläche. Die Genehmigung umfasst nach § 13 BImSchG: - die Baugenehmigung nach § 72 Absatz 1 Satz 1 der Brandenburgischen Bauordnung (BbgBO) mit der Zulassung der beantragten Abweichung (Reduzierung der Abstandsflächentiefe von 139,94 m auf 70,90 m) gemäß § 67 Absatz 1 BbgBO von der Vorschrift des § 6 BbgBO, - die naturschutzrechtliche Eingriffszulassung gemäß § 17 Absatz 1 in Verbindung mit § 15 des Bundesnaturschutzgesetzes (BNatSchG). Das Vorhaben unterlag einer Umweltverträglichkeitsprüfung.

Errichtung und Betrieb von zwölf Windkraftanlagen in 15848 Friedland - Reg.-Nr.: G04315

Der Firma Notus energy Development GmbH & Co. KG, Parkstraße 1 in 14469 Potsdam wurde im Rahmen des Widerspruchsverfahrens die Genehmigung nach § 4 des Bundes-Immissionsschutzgesetzes (BImSchG) erteilt, auf dem Grundstück in 15848 Friedland, Gemarkung Günthersdorf, Flur 1, Flurstücke 75, 85, 91, 103,105 sowie Flur 3, Flurstücke 24, 28, 35, 37, 45 zwölf Windkraftanlagen zu errichten und zu betreiben. (G04315) Das Vorhaben umfasst im Wesentlichen die Errichtung und den Betrieb von zwölf Windkraftanlagen des Typs Vestas V126, 3.3 MW mit einem Rotordurchmesser von 126 m, einer Nabenhöhe von 137 m zuzüglich 1,5 m Fundamenterhöhung und einer Gesamthöhe von 201,5 m über Grund. Die Nennleistung beträgt 3,3 MW je Anlage. Zu jeder Windkraftanlage gehören Fundament, Zuwegung und Kranstellflächen. Das Vorhaben unterlag einer Umweltverträglichkeitsprüfung. Die Genehmigung schließt andere, die Anlagen betreffenden behördlichen Entscheidungen nach § 13 BImSchG mit ein. Dabei handelt es sich insbesondere um: - die Baugenehmigung nach § 72 Absatz 1 Satz 1 der Brandenburgischen Bauordnung (BbgBO) - die Waldumwandlungsgenehmigung nach § 8 Absatz 1 des Landeswaldgesetzes (LWaldG).

Errichtung und Betrieb einer Windkraftanlage in 16278 Angermünde - Reg.-Nr.: G08220-W

Die Firma Teut Windprojekte GmbH, Vielitzer Weg 12 in 16835 Lindow/Mark, beantragt die Genehmigung nach § 4 des Bundes-Immissionsschutzgesetzes (BImSchG), auf den Grundstücken in 16278 Angermünde in der Gemarkung Crussow, Flur 2, Flurstücke 20 und 21 eine Windkraftanlage zu errichten und zu betreiben (Az.: G08220-W). Das Genehmigungsverfahren wurde aus einem Widerspruchsverfahren heraus wiederaufgenommen. Für das Vorhaben besteht die Pflicht zur Durchführung einer Umweltverträglichkeitsprüfung. Das Vorhaben umfasst im Wesentlichen die Errichtung und den Betrieb von einer Windkraftanlage des Typs Nordex N149/5.X Delta4000 mit einem Rotordurchmesser von 149,1 m, einer Nabenhöhe von 164 m zuzüglich 0,89 m Fundamenterhöhung und einer Gesamthöhe von 238,6 m über Grund zuzüglich 0,89 m Fundamenterhöhung und einer Nennleistung von je 5,7 MW. Zu der Windkraftanlage gehören Fundament, Zuwegung und Kranstellflächen. Es handelt sich dabei um eine Anlage der Nummer 1.6.2 V des Anhangs 1 der Verordnung über genehmigungsbedürftige Anlagen (4. BImSchV) sowie um die Änderung eines Vorhabens nach Nummer 1.6.2 A der Anlage 1 des Gesetzes über die Umweltverträglichkeitsprüfung (UVPG). Die Inbetriebnahme der Anlagen ist im Januar 2026 vorgesehen.

Scenarios of the Global Water System

Das Projekt "Scenarios of the Global Water System" wird vom Umweltbundesamt gefördert und von Universität Kassel, Center for Environmental Systems Research durchgeführt. The global water system is undergoing significant changes in its physical, chemical and biological characteristics, as well as in its human dimensions. The transformations currently taking place in the system raise key scientific questions: Will these changes continue at their current pace and intensity over the coming decades? If so, what impact will they have on nature and society? Researchers have begun addressing these questions through a growing number of comprehensive scenario studies that examine future trends in water resources from the continental and global perspectives. The first objective of this one year project is to review and appraise the existing body of global water scenarios in order to extract out important scientific insights, identify gaps and shortcomings, and derive scientific procedures for developing a new generation of global water scenarios. The second objective is to carry-out model experiments with an existing model to produce new continental scale water scenarios for Africa that address some of the deficits of current global water scenarios. The new scenarios will advance previous continental/global scenarios by simultaneously taking into account the effect of changing land use, climate and socioeconomic factors on future water use and water availability. Africa is selected as a case study for these model experiments because of the particularly significant changes it is experiencing in its freshwater system. To ensure that the information and perspectives of developing countries are taken into account, the principal investigator proposes to spend 7 months out of the 12-month project at the University of Stellenbosch in South Africa (residing at this university will provide advantages such as access to a network of African water researchers). It is critical for the German research community, especially researchers working on international and global-scale scientific problems, to develop stronger ties with the scientific community in developing countries. This project will provide direct scientific input to the Global Water System Project of the Earth System Science Partnership, as well as the World Water Development Report being prepared by a consortium of UN water-related organizations. This is an eigenständiges Projekt within the framework of the Global Water System Project of which the Antragssteller is Co-Chairman. It is expected that the evaluation of scenarios will make a major contribution to anticipating future changes in the global water system.

High density power electronics for FC- and ICE-Hybrid Electric Vehicle Powertrains (HOPE)

Das Projekt "High density power electronics for FC- and ICE-Hybrid Electric Vehicle Powertrains (HOPE)" wird vom Umweltbundesamt gefördert und von Siemens AG durchgeführt. Objective: The project HOPE is addressing power electronics. It is based on previous EU research projects like the recently finished FW5 HIMRATE (high-temperature power modules), FW5 PROCURE (high-temperature passive components), and MEDEA+ HOTCAR (high-temperature control electronics) and other EU and national research projects. The general objectives of HOPE are: Cost reduction; meet reliability requirements; reduction of volume and weight. This is a necessity to bring the FC- and ICE-hybrid vehicles to success. WP1 defines specifications common to OEM for FC- and ICE-hybrid vehicle drive systems; Identification of common key parameters (power, voltage, size) that allows consequent standardisation; developing a scalability matrix for power electronic building blocks PEBBs. The power ranges will be much higher than those of e.g. HIMRATE and will go beyond 100 kW electric power. WP2 works out one reference mission profile, which will be taken as the basis for the very extensive reliability tests planned. WP3 is investigating key technologies for PEBBs in every respect: materials, components (active Si- and SiC switches, passive devices, sensors), new solders and alternative joinings, cooling, and EMI shielding. In WP4 three PEBBs will be developed: HDPM (high density power module) which is based on double side liquid cooling of the power semiconductor devices; IML (power mechatronics module), which is based on a lead-frame technology; and SiC-PEBB inverter (silicon carbide semiconductor JFET devices instead of Si devices). WP5 develops a control unit for high-temperature control electronics for the SiC-PEBBs. Finally WP6 works on integrating the new technologies invented in HOPE into powertrain systems and carries out a benchmark tests. All the results achieved in HOPE will be discussed intensively with the proposed Integrated Project HYSIS where the integration work will take place. It is clear from the start that many innovations are necessary to meet the overall goal.

B 2: Lateral water flow and transport of agrochemicals - Phase 1

Das Projekt "B 2: Lateral water flow and transport of agrochemicals - Phase 1" wird vom Umweltbundesamt gefördert und von Universität Hohenheim, Institut für Bodenkunde und Standortslehre durchgeführt. The project aims at developing a model of the dynamics of agrochemicals (fertilisers, pesticides) and selected heavy metals on a regional scale as a function of cropping intensity in the highland areas of Northern Thailand. The model shall predict the effects of cropping intensity on mobility and leaching of agrochemicals in the agriculturally used system itself but also on the chemical status of neighbouring ecosystems including downstream areas. The methods for measuring and estimating the fluxes of agrochemicals in soils will be adapted to the conditions of the soils and sites in Northern Thailand. Fluxes of agrochemicals will be measured in fruit tree orchards on the experimental sites established together with projects B1, C1 and D1. Also, processes governing the dynamics of agrochemicals will be studied. The objectives for the first phase are as follows: - To identify suitable study sites - To establish the methods for measuring the fluxes of agrochemicals in the study sites - To adopt the analytical procedures for pesticides - To identify and parametrise the processes governing the mobility of agrochemicals - To identify the major chemical transformation processes for agrochemicals in the soils of the project area - To establish models of the fate of agrochemicals an the plot scale. Dynamics of agrochemicals include processes of mobilisation/immobilisation, degradation and transport. Both, experiments and field inventories are needed to elucidate the complex interaction of the various processes. Field measurements of the fluxes of nutrient elements (N, P, K, Ca, Mg, Mn, Zn, Cu), pesticides and some heavy metals will be conducted at different regional scales (plot, agricultural system, small catchment, region). Laboratory and field experiments consider chemical, physicochemical and biological processes. Biological processes and degradation of pesticides will not be considered in the first phase of the project, however, they should be included later on. The project as a whole is broken down into three essential parts, which consecutively follow each other. The subproject is methods- and processes-orientated. Methods, which were developed in Hohenheim to quantify the fluxes of chemicals in soils have to be adapted to meet the requirements of the specific conditions in the study area. Recently, these methods are already under development in tropical environments (Vietnam, Costa Rica). After adaptation the methods will be used to yield flux data on the plot scale. These data are needed to help deciding which of the hypothesised processes are of major importance for modelling the dynamics of agrochemicals. The final outcome of this project phase are models of the fate of agrochemicals as a function of management intensity on the plot scale.

CO2 Site Closure Assessment Research (CO2CARE)

Das Projekt "CO2 Site Closure Assessment Research (CO2CARE)" wird vom Umweltbundesamt gefördert und von Helmholtz-Zentrum Potsdam Deutsches GeoForschungsZentrum durchgeführt. CO2CARE aims to support the large scale demonstration of CCS technology by addressing the research requirements of CO2 storage site abandonment. It will deliver technologies and procedures for abandonment and post-closure safety, satisfying the regulatory requirements for transfer of responsibility. The project will focus on three key areas: well abandonment and long-term integrity; reservoir management and prediction from closure to the long-term; risk management methodologies for long-term safety. Objectives will be achieved via integrated laboratory research, field experiments and state-of-the-art numerical modelling, supported by literature review and data from a rich portfolio of real storage sites, covering a wide range of geological and geographical settings. CO2CARE will develop plugging techniques to ensure long-term well integrity; study the factors critical to long-term site safety; develop monitoring methods for leakage detection; investigate and develop remediation technologies. Predictive modelling approaches will be assessed for their ability to help define acceptance criteria. Risk management procedures and tools to assess post-closure system performance will be developed. Integrating these, the technical criteria necessary to assess whether a site meets the high level requirements for transfer of responsibility defined by the EU Directive will be established. The technologies developed will be implemented at the Ketzin site and dry-run applications for site abandonment will be developed for hypothetical closure scenarios at Sleipner and K12-B. Participation of partners from the US, Canada, Japan and Australia and data obtained from current and closed sites will add to the field monitoring database and place the results of CO2CARE in a world-wide perspective. Research findings will be presented as best-practice guidelines. Dissemination strategy will deliver results to a wide range of international stakeholders and the general public.

SILVIA - Sustainable Road Surfaces for Traffic Noise Control

Das Projekt "SILVIA - Sustainable Road Surfaces for Traffic Noise Control" wird vom Umweltbundesamt gefördert und von Bundesanstalt für Straßenwesen (BASt) durchgeführt. The first objective is to develop a classification procedure combined with a conformity-of-production testing method. It will start from existing measurement methods, improve some of them and possibly develop new ones. The second objective is to test and specify road construction and maintenance techniques that would achieve satisfactory durability of the acoustic performances while complying with other requirements of sustainability like safety, pollution and mobility. The third objective is to develop a procedure for cost/benefit analysis of noise abatement measures. The fourth objective is to issue a 'European Guidance Manual on the Utilisation of Low-Noise Road Surfacing' to help decision-makers to rationally plan noise abating or preventing measures integrating low-noise surfaces with other noise control measures. Prime Contractor: Belgian Road Research Centre; Bruxelles; Belgie.

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