Draft law amending the Atmosphere Protection Act (393 SE) – Second Reading
Session: 15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Date: 2025-06-04 18:22
Participating Politicians:
Total Speeches: 18
Membership: 15
Agenda Duration: 17m
AI Summaries: 18/18 Speeches (100.0%)
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Summary
The fourth agenda item concerned the draft amending law on the protection of the atmosphere, bill number 393, for its second reading, initiated by the environment committee. The leading committee proposed to interrupt the second reading to allow members of the Riigikogu the opportunity to submit amendments and to ensure clarity in the law regarding the target value for noise and its application. The draft originates from the Chancellor of Justice and aims to better define the conditions for applying the target value for noise and to reduce legal uncertainties arising from its application. The first reading took place on March 20, 2024, followed by a hearing with interested parties and three committee sessions (April 2, May 12, May 19), during which a position was prepared regarding the proposed amendments. Amendments were submitted by Priit Sibul, and the committee decided to better incorporate the draft into a new solution through substantive consideration and harmonization of the amendments. Finally, a new opportunity was set for playing with the proposed amendments and the draft was presented to the plenary session for the second reading; however, the second reading was concluded with an interruption. Regarding the deadlines and maintaining the status quo, the following are important moments: the deadline for submitting amendments is June 18th at 5:15 PM.
Decisions Made 2
The Riigikogu decided to suspend the second reading of bill 393 and to continue the proceedings after the submission of new and clarified amendment proposals; the deadline for submitting the amendment proposals was set for June 18th at 5:15 PM.
Amendment proposals no. 2 and no. 3 did not receive the support of the Riigikogu (result: 10 in favor, 48 against). Regarding amendment proposals no. 1 and no. 4, it was decided to consider them fully or in a way that is deemed necessary in accordance with the position of the Environment Committee and the board, and which does not fundamentally alter the direction of the bill.
Most Active Speaker
The most active speaker on this agenda item was Priit Sibul (pid GdeZmpb9biU). He presented several amendments and directed the discussion primarily towards clarifying procedure and the applicable mechanisms. His activity has been described as a speaker with a remarkably high proportion; his position was established as “muul” – meaning not a fixed party position (other).
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
AI Summary
Toomas Kivimägi announced that the fourth item on the agenda concerns the second reading of Bill 393 on the amendment of the Atmospheric Air Protection Act. The leading committee intends to suspend the reading, and pursuant to the Yellow Book, it will not be put to a vote. He then invited Yoko Alender, Chairman of the Environment Committee, to the Riigikogu rostrum to deliver a report.
Yoko Alender
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The Committee decided to suspend the proceedings to allow members of the Riigikogu to submit amendments to the new version and to define more precisely the concept of the noise target value and its application, based on the observation made by the Chancellor of Justice and the discussions held with interest groups.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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Deputy Chairman Toomas Kivimägi offered his thanks and invited Evelin Poolamets to ask her question.
Evelin Poolamets
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Evelin Poolamets asks whether the draft legislation concerns wind farms and whether the noise level is already so high that, if one park is already present, another can be built right next to it without further concern.
Yoko Alender
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He/She said that wind turbines were not discussed in the commission, but the law applies to all types of noise and all planning projects, provided the issue is relevant.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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Vice-Chairman Toomas Kivimägi expresses his thanks, closes the questions, opens the debate, and invites Priit Sibul to speak.
Priit Sibul
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Priit Sibul called for the bill to be suspended during the second reading and recommended submitting additional amendments, emphasizing that the assessment of the target value must not remain at the level of regulation by a ministerial decree; instead, it must be regulated by law. Furthermore, compensation mechanisms must be created in noisy locations, such as for balconies and terraces, to prevent problems before the property is purchased.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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The Vice-Chair thanks the audience and calls upon Yoko Alender.
Yoko Alender
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Yoko Alender said that the Chancellor of Justice has been informed of the solution proposed by the Environmental Committee and finds that it resolves the situation and creates the necessary legal clarity. The draft bill stipulates that the noise target value applies to the planning of a noise-sensitive area only when the planning changes the primary purpose of land use and the noise target value has not been exceeded in the planning area, which the amendment proposal clarifies.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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Although the leading committee wishes to suspend the second reading of Bill 393, Toomas Kivimägi stated that the submitted amendments—No. 1 from the Environment Committee and No. 2 from Priit Sibul—must be reviewed, and the leading committee intends to substantively take them into account, specifically referencing the first amendment.
Priit Sibul
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Priit Sibul asks to vote on the second amendment.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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Toomas Kivimägi announced that, due to the Open Doors Day and visits to the Pikk Hermann tower, the duration of all chamber calls will immediately change to 2 minutes and 30 seconds, and this will remain in effect until 7:00 PM.
Peeter Ernits
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Peeter Ernits is asking why the summoning time was extended by exactly 2 minutes and 30 seconds, whether the MPs located in the farthest places can arrive in that time (for example, Luisa Rõivas), and whether there is any empirical data regarding this.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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Toomas Kivimägi said that a scientific study has not yet been conducted and the timeframe is so short that a decision must be made now; if colleagues complain, the term of the next chairman can be extended, but there are no complaints regarding this, and he submitted Priit Sibul’s amendment proposal No. 2 for a vote, whereby the leading committee essentially wishes to take into account the reference to amendment proposal No. 1, asking everyone to take a position and vote.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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The Riigikogu voted 10 in favor, 48 against, and 0 abstentions; Amendment No. 2 failed to gain support. Amendment No. 3 was submitted by Priit Sibul, and the lead committee recommended its full adoption. Furthermore, Amendment No. 4 has not yet been put to a vote.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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Immediately upon proceeding to the vote, Amendment Proposal No. 3, submitted by Priit Sibul, was presented. Regarding this proposal, the leading committee recommended that it be considered substantively and that reference be made to the subsequent Amendment Proposal No. 4. Following this, the body was asked to take a position and vote.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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The Riigikogu voted on the proposed amendments (10 in favor, 48 against, 0 abstentions); the second reading of Draft Act 393 was suspended, and the deadline for submitting amendments is 17:15 on June 18; the fourth item on the agenda is concluded.