Introduction
Structure of this report
Further activities envisaged within the same project
Key sources used in this report, and their citation format
1    Short overview on the EU-MER
Overwhelming majorities provide high democratic legitimation
Why was the EU-MER adopted with such large majorities?
The EU-MER applies to
The main provisions of the EU-MER in a nutshell
Overview of actors involved in the EU-MER implementation
Key milestones for national implementation in 2025-2027
2    Responsible ministry and competent authorities
Principles of governance in the EU-MER implementation
3    Sources of CH4 emissions in the Czech energy sector
Methane emissions from the energy sector according to the National GHG Inventory
Much higher CH4 emissions according to other studies
Overview on the CH4 emission sources to be monitored by the Czech authorities
4    Monitoring, supporting and enforcing implementation
CAs to evaluate technical reports submitted by regulated entities
CAs to take enforcement decisions
Outgoing reports and publications to be produced by the CA
Cooperation at the EU level and with third countries
Dealing with complaints
Laying down the penalty regime
Certification, accreditation schemes or equivalent qualification schemes
5    Inspections
Rationale and overall principles
Inspection requirements and procedures under the EU-MER
Timeline
Implementing steps
Implementing inspections in Czechia
6    Inventories & mitigation in disused extraction sites
Rationale and overall principles
Areas of application and definition of responsibilities
Criteria the inventory must fulfil
Information sources for the inventories in Czechia
Identifying the entities responsible for mitigation and reporting
Detailed provisions on reporting, mitigation plans and mitigation measures
Timeline
7    Adequate powers and resources for the CAs
Types of skills and resources needed
How to keep the implementation costs at bay
How to quantify the resources needed to implement the EU-MER in Czechia
Annex 1 – Incoming reports to be evaluated by the CA
Annex 2 – Decisions to be taken by the CA
Annex 3 – List of reports and publications to be produced by the CAs
References