International Aspects of the EU ETV System

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International Aspects of the EU ETV System

• Questions related to
• International Recognition
• Global Trade
• Competitiveness

Andy Rogers International Aspects of the EU ETV
System Atkins Limited UK
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International Recognition

• Critical to delivery of perceived benefits
• Credibility - EU Stamp of Approval offers
  market recognition
• Harmonisation with other National ETV Systems -
  establishment of equivalence
• Involve global expertise - stakeholders

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System Atkins Limited UK
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Global Trade

• Verification should facilitate entry into any
  National market within the EU - doorway into
  Member States
• Focus on specific technologies with global
  application - if so, which?
• Partnership with International Agencies, e.g.,
  UN, OECD, World Bank, World Business Council for
  Sustainable Development

Andy Rogers International Aspects of the EU ETV
System Atkins Limited UK
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Competitiveness

• Criteria for prioritisation of technologies
  requiring verification what gets assessed
  first?
• Avoiding duplication of testing for verification
• Funding of verification systems and testing
  impact on competitive pricing structures
• Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) or
  Best Available Techniques?

Andy Rogers International Aspects of the EU ETV
System Atkins Limited UK
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Key Questions

• How do we secure entry into EU National markets
  - the doorway?
• How do we secure harmonisation and/or equivalence
  of systems and standards?
• What criteria should be set for the
  prioritisation of technologies requiring
  verification?
• Should we consider entering into partnership with
  International Agencies?

Andy Rogers International Aspects of the EU ETV
System Atkins Limited UK
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Contact Details

• Andy Rogers BSC CEng CSci MIChemE
• Atkins Limited
• Brunel House
• RTC Business Park
• London Road
• Derby DE1 2WS
• United Kingdom
• 44 (0)1332 225740
• 44 (0)7803 260767
• Andy.Rogers_at_atkinsglobal.com

Andy Rogers International Aspects of the EU ETV
System Atkins Limited UK