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European Union (Renewable Energy) (Amendment) Regulations 2016 (S.I. No. 581 of 2016).

Country/Territory
Ireland
Document type
Regulation
Date
2016
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Energy, Environment gen.
Keyword
Renewable energy Bioenergy Biofuel Ecosystem preservation
Geographical area
Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

These Regulations amend Schedule 3 of the European Union (Renewable Energy) Regulations 2014 on the percentage of greenhouse gas emission saving from the use of biofuels and bioliquid. They also substitute for the definition of “Directive” a new definition: “Directive" means Directive 2009/28/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2009, as amended by Article 2(5) of Directive (EU) 2015/1513 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 September 2015.

Full text
English
Website
www.irishstatutebook.ie

References - Legislation

Implements

Directive (EU) 2015/1513 of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 98/70/EC relating to the quality of petrol and diesel fuels and amending Directive 2009/28/EC on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources.

Legislation | European Union | 2015

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amends

European Communities (Renewable Energy) Regulations 2014 (S.I. No. 483 of 2014).

Legislation | Ireland | 2014

Keyword: Renewable energy, Bioenergy, Biofuel, Ecosystem preservation, Forestry protection measures, Forest management/forest conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX