Second Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Chemicals Act (701 SE)
Session: XV Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
Date: 2025-11-11 14:32
Participating Politicians:
Total Speeches: 3
Membership: 15
Agenda Duration: 6m
AI Summaries: 3/3 Speeches (100.0%)
Analysis: Structured Analysis
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Summary
The agenda item was the second reading of Draft Act 701 SE, initiated by the Government of the Republic, concerning the amendment of the Chemicals Act. The objective of the draft act is to specify the provisions of the European Parliament and Council Seveso III Directive, which have been transposed into Estonian law, concerning the notification of the public, including neighboring undertakings, in the event of major accidents, and the cooperation between official authorities (the Rescue Board, TTJA). The draft act does not introduce new substantive requirements but makes the law legally clearer and reduces the administrative burden by requiring documents to be submitted electronically only in the future.
The Environment Committee discussed the second reading of the draft act and the sole amendment proposal submitted by Rain Epler. The proposal clarified that the undertaking shall carry out notification outside its territory through the Rescue Board, and is not obligated to notify persons directly. The Committee found the proposal entirely reasonable and that it brings the provision into compliance with the Directive, and decided unanimously to fully take it into account. The lead committee proposed concluding the second reading and holding the final vote on November 18.
Decisions Made 5
The Steering Committee decided to fully accept the amendment proposal submitted by Rain Epler (by consensus).
It was proposed that the draft bill be included in the plenary session agenda on November 11th of this year.
It was proposed to conclude the second reading.
It was proposed to hold the final vote on November 18th of this year, provided that the second reading is concluded.
The second reading of Bill 701 SE was concluded.
Most Active Speaker
Mait Klaassen (a member of the Environment Committee) was the most active speaker, delivering a comprehensive presentation on the substance of the draft legislation, the committee’s discussion of the proposed amendments, and the resulting procedural decisions.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
AI Summary
Vice-Chairman Arvo Aller introduced today's third item on the agenda, which was the second reading of Draft Act 701 SE on amendments to the Chemicals Act, initiated by the Government of the Republic, and invited Mait Klaassen, a member of the Environment Committee, to serve as the rapporteur.
Mait Klaassen
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Mait Klaassen introduced the preparatory work for the second reading of the draft amendment to the Chemicals Act in the Environment Committee, stressing that the committee had unanimously approved Rain Epler's amendment proposal. This amendment clarifies that the notification obligation for hazardous enterprises regarding areas outside their territory will henceforth be managed through the Rescue Board, thereby reducing the administrative burden and bringing the provision into compliance with the Seveso Directive. He subsequently proposed concluding the second reading of the draft bill and referring it for final voting on November 18.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
AI Summary
Deputy Chairman Arvo Aller conducted the agenda item, quickly closing the debate due to the lack of requests to speak, and following the review of the amendment proposal submitted by Rain Epler and fully supported by the lead committee, the second reading of Draft Bill 701 was concluded.