Brussels, May 7 (LaPresse) – The European Commission has decided to send an additional letter of formal notice to Italy for failing to fully and correctly transpose the Industrial Emissions Directive (Directive 2010/75/EU). Italy has also failed to comply with several provisions of the directive concerning the Acciaierie d’Italia plant (formerly ILVA steel plant) in Taranto. The directive aims to prevent, reduce, and, where possible, eliminate pollution from industrial activities in order to protect human health and the environment. According to the judgment of the European Court of Justice dated June 25, 2024 (Case C-626/22), Italian legislation does not conform to the Industrial Emissions Directive, the EU Commission noted. In particular, it does not account for the impact of the plant on human health, nor does it consider all harmful pollutants emitted during the authorization process. Finally, it fails to suspend plant operations when breaches of permit conditions pose an immediate danger to human health or the environment. Italy also does not ensure that the Acciaierie d’Italia plant in Taranto operates in compliance with EU industrial emissions regulations, resulting in serious consequences for health and the environment. The Commission is therefore sending another letter of formal notice to Italy, which now has two months to respond and address the shortcomings identified. If a satisfactory reply is not provided, the Commission may decide to issue a reasoned opinion.
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