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Madam President, ladies and gentlemen, it is good that we have reached agreement on this directive: it forms an important part of our overall strategy of reducing air pollution and the emission of greenhouse gases. Directive 98/70/EC will enable us to ensure that the sale of leaded petrol is phased out. Once the new directive has been adopted, it will pave the way for the introduction of zero-sulphur fuels, which will be available throughout the EU by 1 January 2005 at the latest.
Sulphur in fuel can impair the effectiveness of several existing and emerging technologies, such as three-way catalytic converters, oxidation catalysts, NOx Storage Traps and particulate traps. That is why it is so important to phase in zero-sulphur fuels.
The phasing-in of zero-sulphur fuels will be complete by 1 January 2009. The manufacturers will thus be able to exploit the full potential of technologies in reducing the emission of pollutants, for example, nitrogen dioxide and particles constituting a serious threat to air quality and human health.
The adoption of this directive is really good news for health and the environment in Europe. I would therefore thank the rapporteur, Mrs Hautala, and all the Members who have contributed to the adoption of this act."@en1
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