The European Parliament approved the Commission proposal subject to the following amendments:
- the definition of the term "safety component" was clarified;
- a definition of "main contractor" was included;
- the mechanical lift systems used for certain types of urban transport were included in the scope of the directive;
- in the case of installations straddling frontiers, a single Member State should be responsible for the implementation of the directive. This Member State should be appointed according to the procedure provided for in the directive;
- environmental studies should also be taken into account so as to ensure the safety of installations;
- installations in the process of being constructed at the date of the entry into force of the directive should comply with its provisions where possible, taking account of the progress of the works; authorised installations whose construction had not yet begun on that date should comply with the directive;
- the design, manufacture, and operation of the installations should take account of the protection of the environment and the sustainable development requirements of summer or winter tourism.
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