Agenda Profile: Tiit Maran

First reading of the Bill (359 SE) for the Act supplementing the Act on the Organization of the Energy Sector and the Act on Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Management System

2024-03-06

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

Political Position
The political position is strongly policy- and detail-oriented, focusing on the logic and consistency of the provisions within the draft Energy Economy Act. The speaker calls into question the inconsistent treatment of protected area regulations, pointing to a potential error that requires correction or clarification.

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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates detailed expertise in environmental law and legislation, citing specific sections (Section 3211, subsection 3) and differentiating Natura 2000 sites from other Estonian protected areas and species' permanent habitats. This expertise is evident in the comparison of technical terminology and the substance of the law.

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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is analytical, formal, and inquisitive, focusing on the logical appeal and the clarification of technical details. Direct questions are employed to ascertain whether the issue is an intentional choice or a correctable oversight, while maintaining a strictly neutral tone.

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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The criticism is aimed at the drafters of the bill, focusing on inaccuracies or logical flaws within the policy and legal text, rather than being a personal attack. The opposition is directed at the inconsistency of a specific provision of the bill, not the bill in its entirety.

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Collaboration Style
The speaker is seeking dialogue and cooperation by posing a question aimed at improving the text of the draft bill ("what do we need to amend"), should an error be present. This indicates a readiness for compromise and corrections regarding technical details.

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Regional Focus
The focus is on national legislation and international obligations (Natura 2000), addressing the consistent regulation of Estonian protected areas. There are no specific local regions or projects involved.

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Economic Views
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently on the draft Energy Management Organization Act (Bill 359 SE), where the speaker is serving as a detailed reviewer. The objective is to ensure that the provisions of the draft act concerning building restrictions in protected areas are addressed logically and consistently.

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