Annexes to COM(2017)275 - Amendment of Directive 1999/62/EC on the charging of heavy goods vehicles for the use of certain infrastructures - Main contents
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dossier | COM(2017)275 - Amendment of Directive 1999/62/EC on the charging of heavy goods vehicles for the use of certain infrastructures. |
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document | COM(2017)275 ![]() |
date | February 24, 2022 |
(1) | In point 3 of Annex 0 to Directive 1999/62/EC, the following Table is added: ‘Euro VI Emission Limits
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(2) | Annex II to Directive 1999/62/EC is replaced by the following: ‘ANNEX II MAXIMUM AMOUNTS IN EURO OF USER CHARGES, INCLUDING ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS, REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 7a(2) Annual
Monthly weekly and daily Maximum monthly weekly and daily rates are in proportion to the duration of the use made of the infrastructure. ; |
(3) | Annex III to Directive 1999/62/EC is amended as follows:
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(4) | Annex IIIa to Directive 1999/62/EC is replaced by the following: ‘ANNEX IIIa MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR LEVYING AN EXTERNAL-COST CHARGE This Annex sets out the minimum requirements for levying an external-cost charge and, where applicable, for calculating the maximum external-cost charge. 1. The parts of the road network concerned The Member State shall specify precisely the part or parts of their road network which are to be subject to an external-cost charge. Where a Member State intends to levy an external-cost charge on only a part or parts of the road network composed of its share in the trans-European road network and of its motorways, the part or parts shall be chosen after an assessment establishing that the imposition of an external-cost charge on other parts of the road network thus composed might have adverse effects on the environment, public health or road safety. From 25 March 2026, a Member State that intends not to levy an external-cost charge for air pollution on specific sections of its tolled road network, shall also choose those specific sections on the basis of such an assessment. 2. The vehicles, roads and time period covered Where a Member State intends to apply higher external-cost charges than the reference values specified in Annex IIIb or IIIc, it shall notify the Commission of the classification of vehicles according to which the external-cost charge shall vary. Where applicable, it shall notify the Commission of the location of roads subject to higher external-cost charges (“suburban roads (including motorways)”), and of roads subject to lower external-cost charges (“interurban roads (including motorways)”). Where applicable, it shall also notify the Commission of the exact time periods corresponding to the night period during which a higher external noise-cost charge may be imposed to reflect greater noise nuisances. The classification of roads as suburban roads (including motorways) and interurban roads (including motorways), and the definition of time periods shall be based on objective criteria related to the level of exposure of the roads and their vicinities to pollution, such as: population density, the annual mean air pollution (in particular for PM10 and NO2) and the number of days (for PM10) and hours (NO2) on which limit values established under Directive 2008/50/EC are exceeded. The criteria used shall be included in the notification. 3. Amount of the charge This section shall apply where a Member State intends to apply higher external-cost charges than the reference values specified in Annex IIIb or IIIc. For each vehicle class, type of road and time period, as applicable, the Member State or, where appropriate, an independent authority shall determine a single specific amount. The resulting charging structure shall be transparent, made public and available to all users on equal terms. The publication should occur in a timely manner before implementation. All parameters, data and other information necessary to understand how the various external-cost elements are calculated shall be made public. When setting the charges, the Member State or, where appropriate, an independent authority shall be guided by the principle of efficient pricing that is a price close to the social marginal cost of the usage of the vehicle charged. The charge shall be set after having considered the risk of traffic diversion together with any adverse effects on road safety, the environment and congestion, and any solutions to mitigate these risks. The Member State or, where appropriate, an independent authority, shall monitor the effectiveness of the charging scheme in reducing environmental damage arising from road transport. Every two years, it shall adjust, where appropriate, the charging structure and the specific amount of the charge set for a given class of vehicle, type of road and period of time to the changes in transport supply and demand. 4. External-cost elements 4.1. Cost of traffic-based air pollution Where a Member State intends to apply higher external-cost charges than the reference values specified in Annex IIIb, that Member State, or, where appropriate, an independent authority, shall calculate the chargeable cost of traffic-based air pollution by applying the following formula: where:
The emission factors shall be the same as those used by the Member State to establish the national emissions inventories provided for in Directive (EU) 2016/2284 of the European Parliament and of the Council (*) (which requires use of the EMEP/EEA air pollutant emission inventory guidebook (**)). The monetary cost of pollutants shall be estimated by the Member State, or, where appropriate, the independent authority referred to in Article 7c(2) of this Directive, using scientifically proven methods. The Member State, or, where appropriate, an independent authority, may apply scientifically proven alternative methods to calculate the value of air pollution costs using data from air pollutant measurement and the local value of the monetary cost of air pollutants. 4.2. Cost of traffic-based noise pollution Where a Member State intends to apply higher external-cost charges than the reference values specified in Annex IIIb, the Member State, or, where appropriate, an independent authority, shall calculate the chargeable cost of traffic-based noise pollution by applying the following formulae: NCVj (day) = a × NCVj NCVj (night) = b × NCVj where:
The traffic-based noise pollution relates to the impact of noise on health of citizens around the road. The population exposed to noise level k shall be taken from the strategic noise maps drafted under Article 7 of Directive 2002/49/EC of the European Parliament and the Council (***), or other equivalent data source. The cost per person exposed to noise level k shall be estimated by the Member State or, where appropriate, an independent authority, using scientifically proven methods. The weighted average daily traffic shall assume an equivalence factor "e" between heavy goods vehicles and passenger cars derived on the basis of the noise emission levels of the average car and of the average heavy goods vehicle and considering the Regulation (EU) No 540/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council (****). The Member State, or, where appropriate, an independent authority, may establish differentiated noise charges to reward the use of quieter vehicles provided it does not result in discrimination against foreign vehicles. 4.3. Cost of traffic-based CO2 emissions Where a Member State intends to apply an external-cost charge for CO2 emissions higher than the reference values set out in Annex IIIc, that Member State, or, where appropriate, an independent authority, shall calculate the chargeable cost based on scientific evidence using the avoidance cost approach, taking into account and explaining, in particular, the following aspects:
At least six months before the implementation of such an external-cost charge for CO2 emissions, the Member State shall notify the Commission. ; (*) Directive (EU) 2016/2284 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 December 2016 the reduction of national emissions of certain atmospheric pollutants, amending Directive 2003/35/EC and repealing Directive 2001/81/EC (OJ L 344, 17.12.2016, p. 1)." (**) Methodology of the European Environmental Agency: EMEP/EEA air pollutant emission inventory guidebook 2019 – Technical guidance to prepare national emission inventories (http://www.eea.europa.eu//publications/emep-eea-guidebook-2019)." (***) Directive 2002/49/EC of the European Parliament and the Council of 25 June 2002 relating to the assessment and management of environmental noise (OJ L 189, 18.7.2002, p. 12)." (****) Regulation (EU) No 540/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 on the sound level of motor vehicles and of replacement silencing systems, and amending Directive 2007/46/EC and repealing Directive 70/157/EEC (OJ L 158, 27.5.2014, p. 131)." |
(5) | Annex IIIb to Directive 1999/62/EC is replaced by the following: ‘ANNEX IIIb REFERENCE VALUES OF THE EXTERNAL-COST CHARGE This Annex sets out reference values of the external-cost charge, including the cost of air pollution and noise. Table 1 Reference values of the external-cost charge for heavy goods vehicles
The values of Table 1 may be multiplied by a factor of up to 2 in mountain areas and around agglomerations to the extent that it is justified by lower dispersion, the gradient of roads, altitude or temperature inversions. If there is scientific evidence for a higher mountain or agglomeration factor, this reference value can be increased based on a detailed justification. ; |
(6) | the following Annex is added to Directive 1999/62/EC: ‘ANNEX IIIc REFERENCE VALUES OF THE EXTERNAL-COST CHARGE FOR CO2 EMISSIONS This Annex sets out reference values of the external-cost charge taking into account the cost of CO2 emissions. Table 1 Reference values of the external-cost charge for CO2 emissions for heavy goods vehicles
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(7) | in Annex IV to Directive 1999/62/EC, the Table ‘Vehicle combinations (articulated vehicles and road trains)’ is replaced by the following: ‘Vehicle combinations (articulated vehicles and road trains)
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(8) | the following Annexes are added to Directive 1999/62/EC: ‘ANNEX V MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR LEVYING A CONGESTION CHARGE This Annex sets out the minimum requirements for levying a congestion charge. 1. The parts of the network subject to congestion charging, vehicles and time periods covered Member States shall specify precisely:
2. Amount of the charge For each vehicle category, road segment and time period, the Member State or, where appropriate, an independent authority shall determine a single specific amount, set in accordance with the provisions of Section 1 of this Annex, taking into account the corresponding reference value set out in the Table of Annex VI. The resulting charging structure shall be transparent, made public and available to all users on equal terms. Before implementing a congestion charge, the Member State shall publish in a timely manner all of the following:
Member States shall make available to the Commission all information to be published pursuant to points (a) and (b). The charge shall be set only after having considered the risk of traffic diversion together with any adverse effects on road safety, the environment and congestion, and any solutions to mitigate these risks. Where a Member State intends to apply higher congestion charges than the reference values set out in the Table of Annex VI, it shall notify the Commission of the following:
3. Monitoring The Member State or, where appropriate, an independent authority, shall monitor the effectiveness of the charging scheme in reducing congestion. It shall adjust every three years, where appropriate, the charging structure, charging period(s) and the specific amount of the charge set for each given category of vehicle, type of road and period to the changes in transport supply and demand. ANNEX VI REFERENCE VALUES OF CONGESTION CHARGE This Annex sets out the reference values of congestion charge. The reference values provided for in the Table below shall be applied to light-duty vehicles. Congestion charge for other vehicle categories shall be established by multiplying the charge applied to light-duty vehicles by the equivalence factors provided in the Table of Annex V. Table Reference values of congestion charge for light-duty vehicles
ANNEX VII EMISSION PERFORMANCE This Annex specifies the emission performance for pollutants according to which tolls and user charges shall be differentiated in accordance with Article 7gb(1), point (b). Table Emission performance criteria for pollutants for light-duty vehicles
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(*) Directive (EU) 2016/2284 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 December 2016 the reduction of national emissions of certain atmospheric pollutants, amending Directive 2003/35/EC and repealing Directive 2001/81/EC (OJ L 344, 17.12.2016, p. 1).
(**) Methodology of the European Environmental Agency: EMEP/EEA air pollutant emission inventory guidebook 2019 – Technical guidance to prepare national emission inventories (http://www.eea.europa.eu//publications/emep-eea-guidebook-2019).
(***) Directive 2002/49/EC of the European Parliament and the Council of 25 June 2002 relating to the assessment and management of environmental noise (OJ L 189, 18.7.2002, p. 12).
(****) Regulation (EU) No 540/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 on the sound level of motor vehicles and of replacement silencing systems, and amending Directive 2007/46/EC and repealing Directive 70/157/EEC (OJ L 158, 27.5.2014, p. 131).
(1) The application of equivalence factors by Member States may take account of road construction developed on a phased basis or using a long life cycle approach.
(2) “Suburban” means areas with a population density between 150 and 900 inhabitants/km2 (median population density of 300 inhabitants/km2).
(3) “Interurban” means areas with a population density below150 inhabitants/km2.
(#) where x may be empty or be one of the following (EVAP, EVAP-ISC, ISC or ISC-FCM)
(##) for both NOx and PN as reported in point 48.2 of the Certificate of Conformity, in the Appendix to Annex VIII to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/683. (*)