The EcoCommittee supported the creation of a national register of emissions

The EcoCommittee supported the creation of a national register of emissions shutterstock
Katerina Belousova

This will help the state monitor the generation of emissions and the transfer of pollutants in time and space

On Thursday, August 11, the Committee on Environmental Policy and Nature Management recommended the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine to adopt in the second reading the government draft law No. 6477 about the National register of emissions and transfer of pollutants.

In the first reading, the document was approved on July 18, 2022, it is reported by Ministry of Environment on Telegram.

The document introduces the legal and organizational principles for the creation and operation of the national register of pollutant emissions and transfers (RPET).

This will help the state to monitor the generation of emissions and the transfer of pollutants in time and space, as well as to analyze the reduction of emissions and establish priorities in the reduction and elimination of potentially the most harmful emissions.

"Back in 2016, Ukraine ratified the Kyiv Protocol of the Aarhus Convention, committing to conduct its environmental policy openly, interact with citizens and involve them in solving environmental issues," the Ministry of Environment explained.

The article noted that the adoption of relevant legislation and the creation of the National register of emissions and transfer of pollutants is an international obligation of Ukraine.

As reported EcoPolitic earlier, on July 18, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine approved in the first reading government draft law No. 6477 about the National register of emissions and transfer of pollutants.

Related
There is no ideal candidate for NETS: experts’ views on the proposed draft laws
There is no ideal candidate for NETS: experts’ views on the proposed draft laws

Spoiler: the experts do not have a single clear favourite, but their list of necessary improvements turned out to be fairly unanimous

Where to report environmental offences: links and contact details
Where to report environmental offences: links and contact details

The most important thing is to document the facts of the violation and its location as thoroughly as possible, and to take photos and videos

ETS in Ukraine: a detailed analysis of all draft laws, without any unnecessary commentary
ETS in Ukraine: a detailed analysis of all draft laws, without any unnecessary commentary

Four draft laws, one carbon market and billions in future revenue: we break down who stands to gain what

Forests and mountains sacrificed for renewable energy: activists urge the Rada not to vote for Bill No. 15122
Forests and mountains sacrificed for renewable energy: activists urge the Rada not to vote for Bill No. 15122

Parliamentary lawyers agree that the implementation of the provisions of the law will have a negative impact on land containing forests, marshes, water bodies and fields