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APATItalian National Agency for the Protection of the

Environment and for Technical Services

Development of a draft Commission Decision establishing the ecological criteria for the

award of the Community Eco-label for Camp Site Service

Presidential meetingDublin,16th April 2004

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Today’s Objective

To present the 2nd Draft Criteria

In particular, to present the new elements (as in relation to the First Draft), deriving from the commentsto the First Draft Criteria expressedduring the 2nd AHWG in Bruxelles (22 March 2004).

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The new elements to discuss todayare two and concern:

Product Group Definition

Proposal criteria as to First Draft

Today’s Objective

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The Product Group Definition has not beenmodified in its content, but just in itswording.

Already prior to the AHWG and also fromthe comments received to the First DraftCriteria, the necessity for a differentwording which might make the meaningclearer has become apparent.

The new definition is more concise and the detail aspects have been delegated tofootnotes.

Product Group Definitionaccording the 2st AHWG

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Product Group Definition accordingthe discussion during the 2nd AHWG

The product group “camp site service” shall comprise the provision, as a main service for a fee, of pitches equipped for mobile lodging structures (1)

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a defined area as well as other accommodation facilities (2) suitable for the provision of shelter to lodgers (3) and collective areas for communal services (4).

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Product Group Definition according the 2st AHWG

The “camp site service” offered within this defined area may include the provision of

• food services, • leisure activities and • green areas.

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Product Group Definition according the 2st AHWG

Footnotes

(1) such as tents, caravans, mobile homes and campers

(2) such as bungalows, rental mobile lodging and apartments

(3) such as travellers, guests and tourists

(4) such as washing and cookingfacilities, supermarkets and information

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A brief overview of the structureand type of criteria

The framework of the First Draft criteriaintends to show methodological and structural consistency with the existingcriteria for tourist accommodation.

In addition, the transparency of the criteria adaptation process shall to beguaranteed, as required by EC Regulation1980/2000.

Adaptation has been conducted as follows:

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A brief overview of the structureand type of criteria

some criteria have been adapted to the specific situation of camp site service, through:

i. a wording adaptationii. elaboration of a different type of criteriaiii. a different level of requirement (from mandatory to optional and vice versa)iv. a different score system

some criteria have been added, becausenot contemplated in the criteria for the tourist accommodation

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2nd Draft Criteria proposal: changes with respect to the Draftpresented at the 2nd AHWG

In the mandatory section:

Criterion 5: “technical specifications” instead of “technical report”

Criterion 6: insert “heated and/or air conditioned” before common areas

Criterion 13: substitute “this criterion shall be applied” with “this criterion may be applied”.

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2nd Draft Criteria proposal: changes with respect to the Draftpresented at the 2nd AHWG

Criterion 14: Conditions for urinal flushing are still under research

Criterion 17: substitute “possibility” with “necessities and obligations”

Criterion 19: A more precise description of chemical sinks and their use is being researched.

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2nd Draft Criteria proposal: changes with respect to the Draftpresented at the 2nd AHWG

Criterion 22: -insert “and easy to understand” after “Clearly available”;-cancel “in the local language and at least in English”;-the condition of waste separation bins being not more difficult to reach than general waste bins is still under research

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2nd Draft Criteria proposal: changes with respect to the Draftpresented at the 2nd AHWG

Criterion 26: - cancel “cups plates and cutlery” (transferred to optional criterion ex78, now 79)-cancel “restaurants”

Criterion 27: add “indoor” to “ common areas”

Criterion 31: “Complaints from guests shall be invited” : wording still under discussion

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2nd Draft Criteria proposal: changes with respect to the Draftpresented at the 2nd AHWG

Criterion 34: -change wording to “collect and monitor data on overall energy consumption in kWh, electricityand other energy sources consumption in kWh and water consumption in litres”- data collection time span and method is stillunder research- change “shall report the results…” to “shallkeep available the results for site inspections bythe Competent Body..”

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2nd Draft Criteria proposal: changes with respect to the Draftpresented at the 2nd AHWG

Criterion 35: change “shall report the results…” to “shall keep available the results for site inspections by theCompetent Body..”

Criterion 36: insert “and to reduce waste” after “save energy and water”- cancel “measures taken to reduce waste”- insert “environmental management measures to improve environmental performance”- insert “measures taken to limit environmental impact”- cancel “general environmental improvement”

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2nd Draft Criteria proposal: changes with respect to the Draftpresented at the 2nd AHWG

Criterion 37: insert “hydroelectric” after “photovoltaic” in title and text

Criterion 48: insert “of rental accommodation” after “air conditioning”

Criterion 55: “defined” instead of “certain”

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2nd Draft Criteria proposal: changes with respect to the Draftpresented at the 2nd AHWG

Insert new criterion (will be 57) regardingautomatic watering systems for plants

Criterion 64 (now 65): Insert “where local climatic conditions and/or legal safety regulations require chemical de-icing,organically based substances like magnesiumchloride, calcium magnesium acetate (CMA), calcium chloride and potassium acetate shall beused.”

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2nd Draft Criteria proposal: changes with respect to the Draftpresented at the 2nd AHWG

Criterion 65 (now 66):- “displayed” instead of “exposed”- insert ”or an automatic dosage system shall beused which optimises detergent use according towater hardness”

Criterion 68 (now 69):- substitute “of the camp site” with “of structures and rental accommodation, excluding rentalcaravans and mobile homes”- insert after “awarded with” “or complying with” under discussion

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2nd Draft Criteria proposal: changes with respect to the Draftpresented at the 2nd AHWG

Criterion 71 (now 72): Wording and position (mandatory or optional) of this criterion are under research

Criterion 74 (now 75):-insert “and disposable goods” in the title after “packaging” - cancel “except where required by law”-insert “and disposable cups, plates and cutlery” after “Single dose packages”

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2nd Draft Criteria proposal: changes with respect to the Draftpresented at the 2nd AHWG

Criterion 77 (now 78): “defined” instead of “certain”

Criterion 78 (now 79): “entertainment” insteadof “animation”

Criterion 79 (now 80): insert “50%” before“rental accommodation”

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2nd Draft Criteria proposal: changes with respect to the Draftpresented at the 2nd AHWG

Criterion 81 (now 82):- modify title: “Returnable or refillable bottles (up to 3 points)”- modify wording to “The camp site shall offer beverages in returnable/refillable bottles: soft drinks (1 point), beer (1 point), water (1 point)

Criterion 84 and 85 (now 85 and 86) switch places

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2nd Draft Criteria proposal: changes with respect to the Draftpresented at the 2nd AHWG

Criterion 85 ( local food products): change score in title (3 points) and in text (1.5 points for meals and 1.5 points for offer in the shop)

Criterion 90 b (now 91 b): becomes an independent criterion (now 92)

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Further proposals for optional criteria:

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•Car washing permitted only in speciallyoutfitted areas

•Only indigenous flora used for new outdoorplanting

•Avoidance of chemical drain cleaners

•Electric hand and hair driers are outfittedwith proximity sensors or have eco-label

The following suggestions have been takeninto consideration after the 1st DraftCriteria, regarding criteria and management measures already present in other labels or management schemes:

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Further proposals for optional criteria:

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•Shops do not sell chemical fire starter

•Camp site generated traffic does not usemotor vehicles

•At least 90% of the camp site area surface isnot covered with asphalt/cement

•At least 50% of all suitable roofs are greened(planted)

•At least 50% of all urinals function withoutwater

•Free transport wheelbarrows or other non motorized vehicles for guests on the camp site

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The next steps

- Discussion of Second Draft Criteria and consequent adaptation/integration

-Evaluation and furtheradaptation/integration of criteria based on the currently available data concerning the following issues

2nd Activity Report

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Criteria evaluation:

2nd Activity Report

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Future Deadlines

3rd Draft criteria proposal: 3rd AHWG, 24 May2004, Bruxelles

4rd Draft criteria proposal: EUEB meeting, 17 June 2004, Bruxelles

Final Draft criteria proposal: July 2004, discussion at EUEB meeting, 28 September 2004, Bruxelles

Vote: 29 September 2004, Bruxelles