Agenda Profile: Hanah Lahe
Draft law amending the Waste Act and the Packaging Act (430 SE) – second reading
2024-12-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The political position is strongly focused on advancing the amendments to the Waste and Packaging Act (430 SE). The focus is policy-driven, emphasizing the clarification of producer responsibility and the reduction of administrative burden for companies regarding the reporting of information campaigns. Support is given to adding new types of packaging to the deposit system regulation. The stance is moderately supportive, concentrating on technical and procedural improvements.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates authority in their knowledge of the details of legislative procedure and environmental law, utilizing terms such as "normative technical drafting," "producer responsibility," and "liability insurance for hazardous waste." This expertise relates to regulatory changes and issues of administrative burden, for instance, simplifying the reporting requirements for information campaigns. At the same time, a lack of knowledge is acknowledged regarding the technical execution of supervision, which was not directly discussed by the committee.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is formal, procedural, and informative, which is typical for a committee rapporteur. The address is logical and focuses on facts, detailing seven proposed amendments and the legislative timetable. Emotional or personal appeals are absent; the emphasis is placed on clarifying the precise wording of the bill's provisions.
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Activity Patterns
The pattern of activity is related to the committee's work, encompassing the reporting of the results from the November 14 session and the proposal to conclude the second reading. The speaker is managing the legislative schedule, proposing that the final vote be held on December 11. The pattern demonstrates regular participation in steering the procedural stages of lawmaking.
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Opposition Stance
There is no opposition; the speaker does not criticize any opposing party or rival political grouping. The focus is directed toward consensus-based work and the technical preparation of the draft bill.
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Collaboration Style
The collaborative approach is open and inclusive, emphasizing work with the Ministry of Climate and stakeholders, whose proposals formed the basis for drafting the amendments. A willingness to compromise was noted, with some provisions being set aside for further discussion next year as part of the waste reform package. The commission decided to support all proposed amendments, which indicates a strong internal consensus.
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Regional Focus
The focus is entirely on national legislation and regulations pertaining to the waste and packaging sector. Regional or local topics are absent.
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Economic Views
Economic considerations favor a regulatory balance, seeking to reduce the administrative burden on businesses when reporting on awareness campaigns. At the same time, the expansion of regulation is supported by adding new types of packaging subject to deposit schemes to the Packaging Act and clarifying producer responsibility. Clarification of liability insurance when handling hazardous waste is also important.
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Social Issues
There is not enough data.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus centers on the draft bill (430 SE) proposing amendments to the Waste Act and the Packaging Act, for which seven amendments have been submitted. Key priorities include expanding the regulation of the deposit system, clarifying producer responsibility, and reducing the administrative burden. The speaker is a supporter of the bill and is managing the proceedings on behalf of the committee.
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