Baseline and the justification for EU level action Sample Clauses

Baseline and the justification for EU level action. In Europe, household and industrial water metering continues to increase. Many Member States already meter the majority of water uses. However, in many countries and in relation to agriculture water use metering is still limited81. The assessment of RBMPs shows that the absence of metering for many major water users prevents any volumetric charging for water. The Pressures and Measures study found that 40% of RBMPs include actions to enhance metering, but it is not clear how far the problem gap will be addressed82. For a limited number of Member States, the following data could be collected from case studies on the share of metered connections. In Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France and Germany, the share amounts to 100% for both domestic and industrial water use. In the Netherlands the metered share is 96% for domestic water and 100% for industrial water. In Sweden it amounts to 95% for domestic water and 100% for industrial water, in the Czech Republic 93% for both domestic and industrial water use, in the UK 42% for domestic water use37. Metering is not yet employed to its full potential in the European agricultural sector. It is expanding but still insufficient to verify if the water allocation plans are followed, or if the gap between water availability and consumption continues to increase; and monitoring of abstractions is also considered weak83,84. In some cases, metering is obliged for permit holders, though limited evidence on the actual implementation and control at the farm level 80 Ex-post evaluation case studies of Cyprus, France and Romania have confirmed the positive impact metering has on water use and promoting water savings in agriculture through volumetric pricing (ARCADIS et al., 2012). 81 See xxxx://xxx.xxx.xxxxxx.xx/themes/water/water-resources/policies-and-measures-to-promote- sustainable-water-use 82 WRc, ACTeon, Ecologic, XXXX, XXXXX, Intersus, ARCADIS (2012). Comparative Study of Pressures and Measures in the Major River Basin Management Plans, study commissioned by DG ENV 83 Xxxxxxxx, X.; Xxxxxx, M.R.; Xxxxxxxxx–Xxxx, N.; Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx, L.; Xxxxxxxx–Xxxxxx, P. (2009). Issues related to intensive groundwater use. In: Xxxxxxx, A.; Xxxxxx, R. (Ed.) (2009). Water policy in Spain. Balkema
Sample 1Sample 2See All (4)
AutoNDA by SimpleDocs
Baseline and the justification for EU level action. ‌ Comparisons of water prices between water sectors in the EU are difficult, due to the extensive range of water tariffs between Member States but also between and within RBDs, the variability in price depending on the source of supply, the variability in tariff structures, etc. An indication of agricultural, industrial and household water prices for some Member States is given below37. During the 1990s, there has been a general trend towards higher water prices in real terms throughout Europe, particularly in the domestic sector. Most Member States use domestic water tariffs with fixed and volumetric components. The EEA indicator fact sheet (2010) on water prices indicated that many cities in Mediterranean countries have below average water prices, as do those in countries with abundant water supplies; in contrast water prices are highest in northern European cities38.‌ The table below gives an overview of the current range of drinking water cost in a range of Member States and regions, based on a family of 4 residents with an average drinking water consumption of 132 m³. 36 IEFE, IEEP, FFU and Adelphi consult. (2009). The links between the environment and competitiveness: Part 1 Water Policies and Competitiveness Report to the European Commission Project ENV.G.1/ETU/2007/0041 37 ARCADIS (ongoing). Comparison of prices of water/waste water/rain water for users in various European countries, study commissioned by the Flemish Water agency. 38 EEA (2003). “Indicator Fact Sheet – (WQ05) Water Prices”. xxxx://xxx.xxx.xxxxxx.xx/data-and- maps/indicators/water-prices Current drinking water cost (€/year) in a range of Member States and regions, based on a family of 4 residents with an average consumption of 132 m³. Source: Reproduced from ARCADIS, ongoing10 Minimum Maximum Flanders Region 112 171 Brussels Region 219 219 Walloon region 172 239 Netherlands 171 306 UK 90 209 France 116 198 Germany 147 282 Portugal 12 241 Czech Republic 98 129 Austria 40 231 Denmark 70 469 The figure below relates these tariffs to the median disposable household income for the same type of families. Current share of the total drinking water cost in the median disposable household income in a range of Member States and regions, based on a family of 4 residents with an average drinking water consumption of 132 m³. Source: Reproduced from ARCADIS, ongoing10 Min Average Weighted average Max 8,00% 7,00% 6,00% 5,00% 4,00% 3,00% 2,00% 1,00% 0,00% Flanders Reg Brussels Reg Walloon Reg Nether...
Sample 1

Related to Baseline and the justification for EU level action

  • Technical Objections to Grievance No grievance will be defeated or denied by any minor technical objection.

  • Reviewing Contract Performance 1.1 The Contractor shall work with the Authority to establish and maintain an effective and beneficial working relationship to ensure the Contract is delivered to at least the minimum required standard as specified in the Schedule (The Services).

  • Submission of Grievance 1. Before a submission of a written grievance, the aggrieved party must attempt to resolve the grievance informally with the grievant's immediate supervisor.

  • Technical Objections to Grievances It is the intent of both Parties of this Agreement that no grievance shall be defeated merely because of a technical error, other than time limitations in processing the grievance through the grievance procedure. To this end, an arbitration board shall have the power to allow all necessary amendments to the grievance and the power to waive formal procedural irregularities in the processing of a grievance, in order to determine the real matter in dispute and to render a decision according to equitable principles and the justice of the case.

  • Statement of Grievance The grievance shall contain a statement of:

  • Rationale/Justification The Cisco Certified Network Associate Security (CCNA® Security) certification represents industry acknowledgement of technical skill attainment of competencies in the IT Security program.

  • Office of Inspector General Investigative Findings Expert Review In accordance with Senate Bill 799, Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., if Texas Government Code, Section 531.102(m-1)(2) is applicable to this Contract, Contractor affirms that it possesses the necessary occupational licenses and experience.

  • Certification of Meeting or Exceeding Tobacco-Free Workplace Policy Minimum Standards A. Grantee certifies that it has adopted and enforces a Tobacco-Free Workplace Policy that meets or exceeds all of the following minimum standards of:

  • Notice of Grievance Until Borrower or Lender has notified the other party (in accordance with Section 16) of an alleged breach and afforded the other party a reasonable period after the giving of such notice to take corrective action, neither Borrower nor Lender may commence, join, or be joined to any judicial action (either as an individual litigant or a member of a class) that (a) arises from the other party’s actions pursuant to this Security Instrument or the Note, or (b) alleges that the other party has breached any provision of this Security Instrument or the Note. If Applicable Law provides a time period that must elapse before certain action can be taken, that time period will be deemed to be reasonable for purposes of this Section 23. The notice of Default given to Borrower pursuant to Section 26(a) and the notice of acceleration given to Borrower pursuant to Section 19 will be deemed to satisfy the notice and opportunity to take corrective action provisions of this Section 23.

  • Submission of Grievances A. Any employee or group of employees shall have the right to present a grievance. No employee or group of employees shall be hindered from or disciplined for exercising this right.

Time is Money Join Law Insider Premium to draft better contracts faster.