Agenda Profile: Tiit Maran
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amending the Atmospheric Air Protection Act (393 SE)
2024-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The political position is one of strong support for amending the Atmospheric Air Protection Act specifically regarding noise regulation, emphasizing its health impact and the necessity for legal clarity. This approach is policy-driven, relying on data from the World Health Organization and the European Environment Agency, which demonstrate the significance of noise as an underestimated threat. The objective is to create a highly enforceable law that effectively reduces the negative impact of noise.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in defining and measuring noise, employing technical terminology (decibels, proxy), and dissects the complex relationship between noise and health indicators. This expertise is further validated by referencing data from the WHO and EEA, as well as the contributions of researchers from the University of Tartu's Institute of Family Medicine and Public Health. Specific statistical data regarding noise exposure in Estonian major cities is also presented.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is analytical, formal, and logic-based, focusing on the dissection of complex concepts (the definition of noise) and the presentation of statistical data. The tone is serious and stresses the importance of noise as an underestimated threat to public health. Scientific facts and procedural arguments are utilized instead of emotional appeals.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker refers to their participation in the joint sitting of the Environment Committee and the Social Committee, where the topic of noise was addressed with the help of scientists. Also mentioned is a recent scientific meeting held at the University of Tartu's Oecologicum center, which focused on the importance of green areas in noise mitigation.
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Opposition Stance
Not enough data.
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is open and inclusive, emphasizing the necessity of involving representatives from the Ministry of Climate, the Ministry of Social Affairs, and the Ministry of Regional Affairs and Agriculture in the drafting process. Particular importance is placed on considering input from local governments (such as the City of Tallinn) between the two readings, to ensure the practical implementability of the legislation.
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Regional Focus
The regional focus is directed towards densely populated areas, primarily Tallinn and Tartu, where the noise problem is most severe. Specific percentages of noise exposure and the correlation with diseases are emphasized specifically within these cities.
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Economic Views
Insufficient data.
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Social Issues
The primary social issue is public health, emphasizing the detrimental impact of noise, which is linked to thousands of deaths and hospitalizations across Estonia. The connection between noise and coronary heart disease, stroke, sleep disorders, and diabetes is mentioned, as well as the importance of green spaces in noise mitigation.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the draft amendment (393 SE) to the Ambient Air Protection Act, the objective of which is to achieve legal clarity regarding noise target and limit values. The speaker is a strong proponent of the draft, emphasizing the need to involve local municipalities to improve implementability and reduce the impact of noise.
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