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Comments invited on control and sanctions policy for emissions manipulation
Tiedote
03.12.2020 08.15
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On 1 December 2020, the Ministry of Transport and Communications sent out for comments a report on the current state in emissions manipulations carried out by or on behalf of vehicle users as well as on the possible regulatory alternatives and their impacts.
Ecologically sustainable digitalisation contributes to climate targets – six themes to reduce ICT sector’s carbon footprint and make use of digital solutions
Tiedote
02.12.2020 10.15
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Finland has pioneered the comprehensive review of climate and environmental issues in the ICT sector. The working group preparing the climate and environment strategy for the ICT sector has brought together six themes to reduce the carbon and environmental footprint of the sector and to make full use of the benefits of digitalisation. Comments on the group’s final report are invited nationally by 15 January 2021.
Temporary amendment: Pilots’ familiarity with channel can be demonstrated in ship simulator
Tiedote
01.12.2020 12.28
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The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on a temporary amendment to the Pilotage Decree, which would allow pilots to demonstrate their familiarity with a channel through training solely in a ship simulator. The amendment applies to the renewal of pilot licences and pilotage exemption certificates.
Acts on passenger car scrapping premium and purchase support for gas-fuelled trucks into force
Tiedote
01.12.2020 09.30
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The Government proposes that the President of the Republic adopt the act on the passenger car scrapping premium for 2020–2021 and the act amending the act on the passenger car scrapping premium and support for acquiring electric cars and converting passenger cars to run on gas or ethanol. The date of the entry into force is proposed to be 1 December 2020. The President of the Republic is expected to approve the bill on Friday, 27 November 2020.
Report on maritime automation legislation pays attention to ensuring safety
Tiedote
30.11.2020 13.25
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Maritime automation aims for safer, more efficient and more sustainable water transport. In the face of automation, legislation should pay particular attention to ensuring safety, according to a study on the automation of maritime transport and the regulation of autonomous vessels, commissioned by the Ministry of Transport and Communications.
Resolutions to reduce emissions from air traffic and maritime and inland waterway transport sent out for comments
Tiedote
30.11.2020 13.00
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The two resolutions consolidate the Government’s shared view on the means of reducing greenhouse gas emissions from air traffic and maritime and inland waterway transport. They also outline Finland’s priorities for exerting influence internationally and targets for reducing emissions. The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments by 15 January 2021.
Price regulation of electronic identification continues
Tiedote
26.11.2020 15.20
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The Government proposes that the Act on Strong Electronic Identification and Electronic Trust Services be amended. The amendment would extend the maximum price regulation for the chaining of electronic initial identification data by two years. The maximum price would continue to be three cents.
Webinar on 30 November 2020: Taking full advantage of digitalisation in climate work and bringing ICT sector emissions under control
Tiedote
25.11.2020 17.35
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How can digitalisation best serve the work against climate change? What should be done to reduce the ICT sector’s emissions? The final report of the working group on a climate and environment strategy for the ICT sector will be published on 30 November 2020.
Compromise on reducing greenhouse gas emissions from international shipping
Tiedote
24.11.2020 17.44
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At the 75th session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) on 16-20 November, Member States reached a compromise on the rules to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from international shipping in the short term.
Russian Saimaa Canal Delegate: Traffic restrictions in entrance fairway to the Saimaa Canal in the Bay of Vyborg lifted
Tiedote
19.11.2020 16.45
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On Thursday, 19 November 2020, the Saimaa Canal Delegate of the Russian Federation reported that the traffic restrictions in the Russian side of the entrance fairway to the Saimaa Canal have been lifted. Vessel traffic in the part of the fairway leading to the Saimaa Canal in the Bay of Vyborg that is the responsibility of the Russian Federation is again allowed in the dark as of 19 November 2020 at 00.00.
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