Response European Railway Association on IG Noise letter
June 2018: This letter is a response from the European Railway Association (ERA) to a letter sent by IG Noise on the EU strategy for noise abatement in freight railway traffic in February 2018.
Cost and benefits of noise abatement (IG Noise)
February 2018: This study describes and compares different methods for cost-optimisation of decision-making for noise-abatement measures.
Recommendations EU Plastics Strategy (IG Plastics)
April 2017: This discussion paper shares views and recommendations on the Roadmap published by Directorate General Environment prior to the publication of the EU Plastics Strategy.
Recommendations EU Plastics Strategy (Cover letter)
May 2017: This cover letter was sent to Commissioner Karmenu Vella regarding the recently published “Roadmap on the EU Plastics Strategy” and the recommendations from the EPA Network IG Plastics.
Monitoring Circular Economy (IG Green and Circular Economy)
May 2017: This discussion paper provides input to the European Commission on their framework for monitoring progress of the transition to the circular economy.
Monitoring Circular Economy (Cover letter)
May 2017: This cover letter was sent to Director-General of DG Environment Daniel Calleja Crespo regarding the discussion paper from the EPA Network IG Green and Circular Economy on Monitoring Circular Economy.
Final report IG Noise 2011-2017
February 2016: This is a final report summarising the findings of the EPA Network Interest Group on Noise in the period 2011-2017.
Impacts of Genetically Modified Herbicide-Resistant Plants on Biodiversity (IG GMOs)
November 2015: This position paper was prepared by the expert Working Group mandated by the EPA and ENCA network.
Impacts of GM HR plants DG SANTE (Cover Letter)
November 2015: This cover letter was sent to Ladislav Miko, Deputy Director General in DG SANTE regarding the paper on Impacts from Genetically Modified herbicide resistant plants on Biodiversity from the EPA Network Interest Group on GMOs.
Impacts of GM HR Plants DG AGRI (Cover Letter)
November 2015: This cover letter was sent to Jerzy Bodgan, Director General of DG AGRI regarding the paper on Impacts from Genetically Modified herbicide resistant plants on Biodiversity from the EPA Network Interest Group on GMOs.
Impacts of GM HR Plants EFSA (Cover Letter)
November 2015: This cover letter was sent to Behrnard Url, Executive Director of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) regarding the paper on Impacts from Genetically Modified herbicide resistant plants on Biodiversity from the EPA Network Interest Group on GMOs.
Response DG SANTE Impacts of GM HR Plants
January 2015: This is a response from DG SANTE on the letter and report on the letter and report on Impacts from Genetically Modified Herbicide-Resistant Plants on Biodiversity sent October 2015 by the EPA Network Interest Group on GMOs.
Response EFSA Impacts of GM HR Plants
January 2016: This is a response from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) on the letter and report on Impacts from Genetically Modified Herbicide-Resistant Plants on Biodiversity sent October 2015 by the EPA Network Interest Group on GMOs.
Aircaft noise abatement (IG Noise)
July 2015: This report describes the present situation and future developments of aircraft noise in Europe.
EPA Network Recommendations 7EAP
October 2014: EPA Network Recommendations for the new European Commission and European Parliament on implementing the 7th Environment Action Programme
Railway Noise (IG Noise)
June 2014: This study provides insight in the sources of rail traffic noise, a relation between noise abatement and the effects on society, a link between improvements and safety and sustainability, and an evaluation of costs of measures and benefits for society.
Post market monitoring GMOs (IG GMOs)
October 2013: This position paper of the EPA Network and ENCA summarises the views on post market environmental monitoring of GMOs.
Environmental Product Information (IG Sustainable Use of Natural Resources)
October 2013: This paper from the EPA Network Interest Group on Sustainable Use of Natural Resources demonstrates the need for better environmental product information and market transparency.
Letter to ERA on railway traffic (IG Noise)
December 2013: This letter regarding rail traffic noise was sent to the European Railway Agency by the EPA Network Interest Group Noise.
EPA Network Letter to Commissioner Potočnik on Framework for environmental inspections
June 2013: This EPA Network letter regarding strengthening the EU level framework for environmental inspections and engagement with networks was sent to Commissioner Janez Potočnik in DG Environment.