Agenda Profile: Arvo Aller
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Waste Act (430 SE)
2024-09-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
Political Position
The political stance is moderately critical regarding the specifics and implementation of the draft bill. This position is distinctly policy- and procedure-focused, emphasizing the necessity of avoiding regulatory loopholes (agricultural tires) and ensuring proper administrative procedure (involving the Agricultural and Food Board). The speaker calls for the draft bill to be clarified and made comprehensive.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates specific knowledge regarding the details of the Waste Act, producer responsibility, and the jurisdiction of state authorities. Particular emphasis is placed on the regulatory nuances concerning the management of agricultural waste streams (tractor tires) and food waste. Furthermore, the speaker is familiar with the list of extrajudicial bodies handling misdemeanor proceedings and the content of the explanatory memorandum.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, analytical, and interrogative, focusing on logical gaps and procedural inconsistencies. Direct questions are employed to draw attention to the draft's deficiencies, such as the omission of the Agricultural and Food Board. The tone is authoritative, emphasizing the role of Riigikogu members as specialists in evaluating the draft legislation.
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Activity Patterns
Data is available only for two speeches during a single session, which indicates active participation in the debate concerning the first reading of the draft Waste Act. Both speeches were presented as questions and critical remarks directed at the minister and the committee rapporteur. Data regarding other activity patterns is unavailable.
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Opposition Stance
The criticism is aimed at the procedure for preparing the draft bill and its inaccuracies, citing insufficient involvement of specialists on the committee. The objection addresses regulatory gaps, such as the improper exclusion of the Agricultural and Food Board from the list of authorities handling misdemeanors. The criticism is policy-based and procedural.
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is interrogative and demands explanations, involving direct communication with the minister and the committee rapporteur in order to find solutions for the draft bill's deficiencies. The speaker points to the possibility that clarifications will be made later via a separate regulation, which indicates a willingness to accept further regulatory steps. There is no data available regarding inter-party cooperation.
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Regional Focus
There is a strong focus on specific issues related to the agricultural sector, such as the management of tires and plastic from agricultural machinery. This points to concerns about regulatory clarity for rural areas and primary production. No specific geographical region has been mentioned.
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Economic Views
The economic positions concern the clarification of producer responsibility schemes and the closure of regulatory gaps in waste management. Support is given for clear regulation that would also encompass waste streams from the agricultural sector, thereby ensuring producer responsibility.
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Social Issues
Among the social issues addressed is the prevention of food waste, stressing that edible food must first and foremost remain food for human consumption. This highlights the concern regarding the sustainable use of resources and the problem of food waste within society.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently on the draft Act amending the Waste Act (430 SE), for which the speaker is serving as a critical reviewer. The priority is clarifying the draft regarding producer responsibility for agricultural tires and the competence of authorities handling food waste misdemeanors. The objective is to ensure the Act's content is comprehensive and enforceable.
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