Environmental impact of electronic waste
The Enterprise Directorate General is calling for tenders for an impact study for a proposed EU directive concerning the environmental impact of electrical and electronic equipment. The Council resolution on administrative simplification for enterprises, in particular small and medium sized enterprises invites the Commission to ensure that full account is taken of the costs and benefits to enterprise, especially small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs), by preparing an assessment of all proposals which may give rise to a substantial burden for enterprises. A draft text for a directive on the free movement of environmentally-friendly electrical and electronic equipment ('the EEE proposal') has been prepared. It will be the basis for a comprehensive study of its impact on various stakeholders in the EU, with a special emphasis on SMEs. The study should provide a framework for analysing the impact of the EEE directive, carefully defining the criteria of the assessment in order to be able to determine the impact of modifying certain parameters. For further information, please contact: European Commission Enterprise Directorate-General Mr P. Fernandez Ruiz Unit G3 (SC15 3/12) rue de la Loi/Wetstraat 200 B-1049 Brussels Fax +32-2-2966273