Agenda Profile: Rain Epler
Draft law amending the general part of the Environmental Code Act and other laws (611 SE) - first reading
2025-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
Political Position
The political focus is on the quality of legislation and reducing bureaucracy, particularly in the environmental sector. The speaker supports an amendment that would exempt schools and kindergartens from the registration requirement when composting biological waste. The approach taken is process-based, seeking a retrospective explanation for the reasons behind the implementation of previous regulations, so that future lawmaking can be adjusted accordingly.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates detailed knowledge of the environmental code, especially regarding waste management registration requirements and the limits set for composting biological waste (up to one ton). This expertise is focused on analyzing the historical processes of lawmaking and scrutinizing the justification behind bureaucratic requirements.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is formal and analytical, directly addressing the Minister for clarification. The speaker poses logical and procedural questions, centering on the historical review (retrospective) of the legislation and potential future adjustments.
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Activity Patterns
Not enough data.
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Opposition Stance
There is no direct confrontation, but there is indirect criticism aimed at previous legislation which imposed unnecessary bureaucratic requirements on schools and kindergartens. The criticism targets procedural and historical errors within the lawmaking process.
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is open and inquisitive, involving direct contact with the minister to seek clarification. The objective is the adjustment and improvement of processes, which indicates a readiness for constructive dialogue aimed at enhancing the quality of legislation.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on national legislation concerning public institutions (schools and kindergartens) throughout Estonia. There is no specific regional emphasis.
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Economic Views
Not enough data.
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Social Issues
The social focus is placed on educational institutions (schools and kindergartens) concerning the administrative burden they face and their compliance with environmental requirements. The objective is to reduce the bureaucratic load on public sector entities.
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Legislative Focus
The primary legislative focus is on the draft Act on Amendments to the General Part Act of the Environmental Code and Other Acts (611 SE). The speaker is an interested proponent of the bill, who stresses the need to analyze the historical background and processes of lawmaking in order to prevent unnecessary regulation in the future.
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