Post by pling on Nov 8, 2015 15:52:44 GMT
COMPLAINT TO THE EFTA SURVEILLANCE AUTHORITY CONCERNING FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH EEA LAW
(13.01.2015)
"As far as SalmonCamera can see from the relevant documents sent us by the municipality of Naustdal, the application does not appear to be handled according to the The Water Framework Directive (Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Union), or any other relevant EEA/EU laws and regulations"
"SalmonCamera regards the plans for mining in Engebøfjellet and the resulting environmental consequences for the water course, the fjord and the coastal area as a test case of how Norwegian politics and management are going to be shaped and implemented in the future and which considerations will be decisive in regard to the WFD. In our view it is in Norway’s best interest as a society that this case is filed as a complaint to the ESA so that ESA can assess whether the case is handled by Norwegian authorities in a way that complies with the WFD, or not.
This is particularly important in the present situation, with both the government and the main political opposition are in favour of expanding the mining industry in Norway in addition to other areas that affect our common water environment.
SalmonCamera’s main concern is the living conditions for anadromous fish of the salmon family. That does not prevent us from trying to grasp the whole picture. For this proposed mining project and the way it has been dealt with so far, however, we fail to see how the accumulated benefits for the society can outweigh the negative effects. This view is supported and confirmed by both specialist scientific and research institutions and the government’s advisory body. In addition, there is an extensive public opposition against the plans on the local as well as the national level."
(13.01.2015)
"As far as SalmonCamera can see from the relevant documents sent us by the municipality of Naustdal, the application does not appear to be handled according to the The Water Framework Directive (Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Union), or any other relevant EEA/EU laws and regulations"
"SalmonCamera regards the plans for mining in Engebøfjellet and the resulting environmental consequences for the water course, the fjord and the coastal area as a test case of how Norwegian politics and management are going to be shaped and implemented in the future and which considerations will be decisive in regard to the WFD. In our view it is in Norway’s best interest as a society that this case is filed as a complaint to the ESA so that ESA can assess whether the case is handled by Norwegian authorities in a way that complies with the WFD, or not.
This is particularly important in the present situation, with both the government and the main political opposition are in favour of expanding the mining industry in Norway in addition to other areas that affect our common water environment.
SalmonCamera’s main concern is the living conditions for anadromous fish of the salmon family. That does not prevent us from trying to grasp the whole picture. For this proposed mining project and the way it has been dealt with so far, however, we fail to see how the accumulated benefits for the society can outweigh the negative effects. This view is supported and confirmed by both specialist scientific and research institutions and the government’s advisory body. In addition, there is an extensive public opposition against the plans on the local as well as the national level."