1. Background/Objectives
9) Technical guidance in relation to the non-energy extractive industry (NEEI)
Background/Objectives
Develop technical guidance on the implementation of Natura 2000 in the field of non-energy extractive activities (mining/quarrying)
Activity triggered by Raw Materials policy under preparation (issue of sustainable access to mineral reserves - concerns about N2000 being a constraint on development of industry)
How to integrate extraction activities and biodiversity conservation - Focus on sound implementation of Art. 6(3) and 6(4) procedures

2. 9) Technical guidance in relation to the non-energy extractive industry (NEEI)
Scope
Non-energy extractive industries (construction minerals, industrial minerals, metal ores)
Consider access to land, mineral planning and Natura 2000 management
Cover the full project cycle (exploration, planning, construction and operation, closure and after-care)
Guidance on appropriate assessement, mitigation and compensation
Good practice examples

3. Workplan Terms of Reference finalised in April 2008
9) Technical guidance in relation to the non-energy extractive industry (NEEI)
Workplan
Terms of Reference finalised in April 2008
1st draft (outline) by May 2008
2nd draft by June 2008
3rd draft by September 2008
Workshop in October 2008
Aim to finalise work by end 2008

4. Involvement of MSs/stakeholders
9) Technical guidance in relation to the non-energy extractive industry (NEEI)
Involvement of MSs/stakeholders
Expert Ad-Hoc Group (experts from interested Member States, extractive industry, NGOs, Commission services)
Share experiences and best practices, provide technical input and steer the work
Contributions and communication via exchange and key meetings.
Biodiversity co-ordination group and Nature Directors to be kept informed of progress/outputs
1st meeting of AHG on 17 April