European Parliament legislative resolution of 5 September 2007 on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the inland transport of dangerous goods (COM(2006)0852 – C6-0012/2007 – 2006/0278(COD))
(Codecision procedure: first reading)
The European Parliament,
– having regard to the Commission proposal to the European Parliament and the Council (COM(2006)0852),
– having regard to Article 251(2) and Article 71 of the EC Treaty, pursuant to which the Commission submitted the proposal to Parliament (C6-0012/2007),
– having regard to Rule 51 of its Rules of Procedure,
– having regard to the report of the Committee on Transport and Tourism (A6-0253/2007),
1. Approves the Commission proposal as amended;
2. Calls on the Commission to refer the matter to Parliament again if it intends to amend the proposal substantially or replace it with another text;
3. Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council and Commission.
Position of the European Parliament adopted at first reading on 5 September 2007 with a view to the adoption of Directive 2008 .../EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the inland transport of dangerous goods
(As an agreement was reached between Parliament and Council, Parliament's position at first reading corresponds to the final legislative act, Directive 2008/.../EC.)