Directive 2004/35/CE of the European Parliament and of the CouncilShow full title

Directive 2004/35/CE of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 April 2004 on environmental liability with regard to the prevention and remedying of environmental damage

[F1Article 18 U.K. Information on implementation and evidence base

1. The Commission shall collect information from Member States, that has been disseminated in accordance with Directive 2003/4/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (1) , and as far as available, on the experience gained in the application of this Directive. That information shall cover the data set out in Annex VI to this Directive and be collected by  30 April 2022 and every five years thereafter.

2. On the basis of the information referred to in paragraph 1, the Commission shall carry out an evaluation of this Directive and publish it before  30 April 2023 and every five years thereafter.

3. By  31 December 2020 , the Commission shall develop guidelines providing a common understanding of the term ‘ environmental damage ’ as defined in Article 2.]

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[F1Directive 2003/4/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of  28 January 2003 on public access to environmental information and repealing Council Directive 90/313/EEC ( OJ L 41, 14.2.2003, p. 26 ).]

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