Agenda Profile: Tiit Maran
Draft law amending the Construction Code Act, the Act on Administrative Cooperation, and the Water Act (531 SE) - First Reading
2024-12-12
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Political Position
The political position focuses on balancing the reduction of bureaucracy with the protection of critically important environmental resources (groundwater). This stance is policy-driven, seeking clarity within the regulatory framework regarding the division of responsibility for approving boreholes between the Environmental Board and local municipalities. The speaker emphasizes the necessity of protecting groundwater as an extremely vital resource.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge in the field of environmental regulation and water management, emphasizing the importance of groundwater as a crucially important resource. This expertise is evident in a specific interest in the procedures for approving drilled wells and the division of authority between the Environmental Board and local municipalities. The treatment of the subject is detailed and focuses on administrative law nuances.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, analytical, and interrogative. The speaker begins by politely thanking the presenter for the report, but quickly transitions to a critical political concern (groundwater). Logical argumentation is employed to elicit detailed procedural information concerning the provisions of the regulation.
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Activity Patterns
Data indicates participation in the first reading of Draft Act (531 SE) in the Riigikogu. This pattern of activity is related to monitoring the legislative process and posing specific questions to the rapporteur.
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Opposition Stance
Direct opposition is not voiced, but caution is emphasized regarding the reduction of bureaucracy when it comes to groundwater protection. The criticism is aimed more at potential policy shortcomings and the lack of clarity in the regulatory framework, rather than at specific opponents.
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Collaboration Style
The style of collaboration is polite and dialogue-oriented, beginning with an expression of thanks for the presentation. There is no evidence of inter-party cooperation or the seeking of compromises; instead, the interaction is primarily focused on demanding information.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on the regulatory division between the national and local levels (specifically, the Environmental Board versus local municipalities). The topic itself (boreholes and groundwater) points to concerns about how national legislation impacts local resources and administration.
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Economic Views
The economic perspectives are somewhat indirect: the goal of reducing bureaucracy is recognized, which points to a desire to alleviate the administrative burden. At the same time, the protection of an extremely vital natural resource is prioritized, which may signal caution regarding the excessive relaxation of regulations purely in the interest of the economy.
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Social Issues
There is not enough data.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the draft bill (531 SE) amending the Building Code, the Administrative Cooperation Act, and the Water Act. The priority is to ensure that the legal amendments maintain sufficient control over groundwater protection, clarifying the roles of the Environmental Board and local governments in issuing permits for boreholes. The speaker is acting as a questioner to clarify the content of the draft bill.
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