On behalf of Liberecký kraj, on the danger of losing drinking water in the Liberec Region (Czech Republic) due to the expansion of a brown coal mine in Turów (Poland) 

Petition richtet sich an: Petitionsausschuss des Europäischen Parlaments

The petitioner fears that 30 000 inhabitants of the Liberec Region are in danger of losing drinking water due of the activities and expansion of a brown coal mine in Turów. In addition, it negatively affects the quality of life of the inhabitants of the Czech borderland due to the noise and the dust in the air. The petitioner states that the mining licence is valid until April 2020, but its operator is applying for an extension until 2044 and also an expansion with 150-200 meters. The petitioner is of the view that in case of continued mining, there will be a risk of losing drinking water. In his opinion, the ongoing authorization process violates the SEA Directive (2001/42/EC), the EIA Directive (2011/92/EU), the Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC) and the Paris Climate Change Agreement.The petitioner asks for an assessment by the Commission in advance of the requested extension, and a due check according to the relevant EU legislation.He also asks for a fact-finding mission to the concerned territory and the adoption of recommendations on minimizing the impact of the Turów mine on human health and the environment.