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Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2016/1433 on recognition of the ‘Biomass Biofuels Sustainability voluntary scheme’ for demonstrating compliance with the sustainability criteria under Directives 98/70/EC and 2009/28/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council.

Country/Territory
European Union
Document type
Regulation
Date
2016
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Journal of the European Union L 232, 27 August 2016, pp. 13 and 14.
Subject
Energy
Keyword
Energy conservation/energy production Bioenergy Biofuel Renewable energy
Geographical area
European Union Countries
Abstract

By virtue of this Decision the Commission recognizes the Biomass Biofuels Sustainability voluntary scheme for demonstrating compliance with the sustainability criteria under Directives 98/70/EC and 2009/28/EC. The scheme also contains accurate data for the purposes of article 17(2) of Directive 2009/28/EC relating to the greenhouse gas emission saving from the use of biofuels and bioliquids.

Full text
English
Website
eur-lex.europa.eu

References - Legislation

Implements

Directive 2009/28/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources and amending and subsequently repealing Directives 2001/77/EC and 2003/30/EC.

Legislation | European Union | 2009

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Bioenergy, Biofuel, Renewable energy, Basic legislation, EIA, Climate change, Sustainable development, Sustainable use, Biodiversity, Ecosystem preservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Directive 98/70/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council relating to the quality of petrol and diesel fuels and amending Council Directive 93/12/EEC

Legislation | European Union | 1998

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Monitoring, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment, Bioenergy, Biofuel, Renewable energy

Source: FAO, FAOLEX