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83 Amendments of Patricia van der KAMMEN

2013/2145(BUD)

Patricia van der KAMMEN

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1

1. Stresses that the EU budget contribution to the transport-related agencies should be commensurate with the additional responsibilities allocated to them by the EU co-legislators; underlines, in this regard, that the EU decisions on surveying marine pollution and offshore oil and gas installations, in the framework of the competences of the European Maritime Safety Agency, should be matched with adequate budgetary fundingit is desirable for EU funds to be returned to the Member States so that they can launch the projects of their choice, with public support;

2013/07/25
Committee: TRAN

2013/2145(BUD)

Patricia van der KAMMEN

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2

2. ~~Recalls the incoh~~Considers that the differences between the ~~financial cuts proposed by the Council in the context of the MFF, CEF and TEN-T negotiations and the long wish lists of large transport infrastructure projects also proposed by the Council~~Member States in fact necessitate far less EU intervention rather than more, and that efforts and ambition from the Member States themselves are a far better basis for successful development than turning on the subsidy tap, which has a levelling effect and is detrimental to performance; considers that voluntary cooperation between Member States on the basis of proven added value is the best guarantee of success;

2013/07/25
Committee: TRAN

2013/2145(BUD)

Patricia van der KAMMEN

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3

3. ~~Highlights~~Points out that innovation and research, particularly in the areas of behavioural change, modal shift, accessibility for all, integration (interconnectivity, intermodality, interoperability) and sustainability (climate protection, reduction of gas and noise emissions), are of crucial importance for the transport and tourism sectorwhich possesses proven added value for the transport sector will be introduced by the market of its own accord and naturally; only in this way will the best solutions come about, rather than heavily subsidised suboptimal solutions;

2013/07/25
Committee: TRAN

2013/2145(BUD)

Patricia van der KAMMEN

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4

4. C~~alls for interoperability between all modes of transport and for the~~onsiders that, if further development of ~~intelligent~~energy-saving transport systems, allowing for, in particular, the smart use of logistics and the development of the requisite infrastructure for electric mobility, including trains, tramways, trolleybuses, electric bikes and e-cars; believes that financial resources and innovative technologies will be needed for the transport and tourism sectors to achieve sustainable greenhouse gas reductions is functional and possesses proven added value, the market will pursue it of its own accord; notes that, if they so wish, the Member States themselves can promote developments according to their own views and using their own resources, while EU action is undesirable in this context;

2013/07/25
Committee: TRAN

2013/2145(BUD)

Patricia van der KAMMEN

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5

5. Calls on the Commission to introduce an initiative to follow up on the results of the preparatory actions on ‘sustainable tourism’ (soft mobility, cycling networks, eco-tourism and nature protection), focusing, at a later stage, on the aspects of cultural, natural, industrial and historical heritage, as well as to follow up on the preparatory action on accessibility for all, particularly for people with reduced mobility and for socially disadvantaged people.Points out that tourism is a national matter and that EU intervention is undesirable and superfluous;

2013/07/25
Committee: TRAN

2013/0166(COD)

Patricia van der KAMMEN

Proposal for a decision
Recital 2

~~(2) Article 6 of Directive 2010/40/EU requires the Commission to adopt~~ delegated acts as regards specifications necessary to ensure compatibility, interoperability and continuity for the deployment and operational use of intelligent transport systems (ITS) for the priority actions.

2013/12/02
Committee: TRAN

2013/0166(COD)

Patricia van der KAMMEN

Proposal for a decision
Article 1

If they consider it desirable, Member States ~~shall~~may deploy no later than 1 October 2015 the necessary eCall PSAP infrastructure required for the proper receipt and handling of all eCalls, if necessary purged of non-emergency calls, on their territory, in accordance with the specifications laid down by Delegated Regulation (EU) No 305/2013, in order to ensure the compatibility, interoperability and continuity of the interoperable EU- wide eCall service. This is withouthe eCall PSAP infrastructure. It should be stressed that Member States have and must pre~~judice to~~tain the right ~~of each Member State~~ to organise ~~its~~their emergency services in the way most cost effective and appropriate to its needs, including the possibility to filter calls that are not emergency calls and may not be handled by eCall PSAPs, in particular in the case of manually triggered eCallsas they see fit.

2013/12/02
Committee: TRAN

2013/0166(COD)

Patricia van der KAMMEN

Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 1

At the latest 18 months after the entry into force of this Decision, Member States shall report to the Commission on the state of implementation of this Decision. This report shall include at least the list of competent authorities for assessing the conformity of the operations of the eCall PSAPs with the requirements listed in Article 3 of Delegated Regulation (EU) No 305/2013, the list and geographical coverage of the eCall PSAPs, the description of the conformance tests and the description of the privacy and data protection protocols.deleted

2013/12/02
Committee: TRAN

2013/0165(COD)

Patricia van der KAMMEN

Proposal for a regulation
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The European Parliament rejects the Commission proposal.

2013/11/15
Committee: IMCO

2013/0165(COD)

Patricia van der KAMMEN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1

This Regulation shall not enter into force ~~on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union~~.

2013/11/20
Committee: TRAN

2013/0165(COD)

Patricia van der KAMMEN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2

~~It shall apply from 1 October 2015.~~deleted

2013/11/20
Committee: TRAN

2013/0165(COD)

Patricia van der KAMMEN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3

~~This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.~~deleted

2013/11/20
Committee: TRAN

2013/0105(COD)

Patricia van der KAMMEN

Proposal for a directive
Title 1

Proposal for a DIRECTIVE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL amending Directive ~~96/53~~2002/7/EC of ~~25 July 1996~~18 February 2002 laying down for certain road vehicles circulating within the Community the maximum authorised dimensions in national and international traffic and the maximum authorised weights in international traffic (Text with EEA relevance)

2013/12/10
Committee: TRAN

2013/0105(COD)

Patricia van der KAMMEN

Proposal for a directive
Recital 1

(1) The White Paper ‘Roadmap to a Single European Transport Area – Towards a competitive and resource efficient transport system’ published in 2011 emphasised the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, particularly carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, by 60% in comparison with 1990 levels by 2050. __________________ 6deleted COM(2011) 144 final.

2013/12/10
Committee: TRAN

2013/0105(COD)

Patricia van der KAMMEN

Proposal for a directive
Recital 2

(2) In this context, the White Paper proposed to adapt Council Directive ~~96/53~~2002/7/EC of ~~25 July 1996~~18 February 2002 laying down for certain road vehicles circulating within the Community the maximum authorised dimensions in national and international traffic and the maximum authorised weights in international traffic in the aim of reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, so as to adapt the legislation to technological developments and changing market needs and to facilitate intermodal transport.

2013/12/10
Committee: TRAN

2013/0105(COD)

Patricia van der KAMMEN

Proposal for a directive
Recital 3

(3) Technological developments include the possibility of attaching retractable or foldable aerodynamic devices to the rear of vehicles, mainly trailers or semi-trailers, but which then exceed the maximum lengths allowed under Directive ~~96/53~~2002/7/EC. This equipment may be installed as soon as this Directive enters into force, as the products are available on the market and already used in other continents.

2013/12/10
Committee: TRAN

2013/0105(COD)

Patricia van der KAMMEN

Proposal for a directive
Recital 4

(4) The improved aerodynamics of the cabs of motor vehicles would also allow significant gains on the energy performance of vehicles, in conjunction with the devices mentioned in recital 3 above. However, this improvement is impossible under the current maximum lengths set by Directive ~~96/53~~2002/7/EC without reducing the vehicle load capacity and threatening the economic equilibrium of the sector. Therefore a derogation from this maximum length is required.

2013/12/10
Committee: TRAN

2013/0105(COD)

Patricia van der KAMMEN

Proposal for a directive
Recital 6

(6) Aerodynamic devices and their installation in vehicles must be tested before being put on the market. To this end, Member States ~~are to~~may issue certificates ~~that will be recognised by other Member States~~if they so wish.

2013/12/10
Committee: TRAN

2013/0105(COD)

Patricia van der KAMMEN

Proposal for a directive
Recital 7

(7) Longer and/or heavier vehicles may be used in cross- border transport if the two Member States concerned already allow it and if the conditions for derogation under Article 4(3), (4) or (5) of the Directive are met. The European Commission has already provided guidance on the application of Article 4 of the Directive. The transport operations referred to in Article 4(4) do not have a significant impact on international competition if the cross- border use remains limited to two Member States where the existing infrastructure and the road safety requirements allow it. This balances the Member States’ right under the principle of subsidiarity to decide on transport solutions suited to their specific circumstances with the need to prevent such policies from distorting the internal market. The provisions of Article 4 (4) are clarified in this respectransport if the two Member States concerned allow it.

2013/12/10
Committee: TRAN

2013/0105(COD)

Patricia van der KAMMEN

Proposal for a directive
Recital 11

(11) Since the adoption of Directive ~~96/53~~2002/7/EC, the average weight of bus passengers and their luggage has increased substantially, leading to a gradual reduction in the number of passengers carried, given the weight limits imposed by the Directive. The need to promote public transport over private transport in the interests of better energy efficiency means that the previous number of bus passengers must be re-established, taking into account this increase in their weight and that of their luggage. This can be done by increasing the authorised weight for buses with two axles, within limits that nonetheless ensure that the infrastructure is not damaged through faster erosion.

2013/12/10
Committee: TRAN

2013/0105(COD)

Patricia van der KAMMEN

Proposal for a directive
Recital 12

(12) The authorities responsible for enforcing road transport-related requirements note a high number of infringements, sometimes serious, particularly in relation to the weight of transport vehicles. ~~This situation stems from the insufficient number of~~Relevant factors include, for example, checks conducted under Directive 96/53/EC, or ~~from~~ their inefficiency. Furthermore, the procedures and rules for checks differ between Member States, ~~creating legal uncertainty for drivers of vehicles operating in several Member States of the Union. Furthermore,~~and transporters that do not comply with the relevant rules enjoy a significant competitive advantage over competitors that do comply with the rules, and over other modes of transport. This situation constitutes an obstacle to the proper functioning of the internal market. It is therefore ~~important that Member States~~up to Member States, if they so wish, to increase the pace of checks carried out, both the manual checks and the pre- selections for manual checks.

2013/12/10
Committee: TRAN

2013/0105(COD)

Patricia van der KAMMEN

Proposal for a directive
Recital 14

(14) The observation of a high number of infringements of the provisions of Directive ~~96/53~~2002/7/EC is to a large extent due to the non-deterrent level of penalties prescribed by Member States’ legislation for violations of these rules, or even the absence of any such penalties. This weak point is further compounded by the wide variety in the levels of administrative penalties applicable in the different Member States. To remedy these weak points, the levels and categories of administrative penalties for infringements of Directive ~~96/53~~2002/7/EC should be approximated at Union level. These administrative penalties should be effective, proportionate and dissuasive.

2013/12/10
Committee: TRAN

2013/0105(COD)

Patricia van der KAMMEN

Proposal for a directive
Recital 15

(15) The inspection authorities in the Member States must be able to exchange information to make checking the weight of vehicles or vehicle combinations more effective at international level, and to facilitate the smooth operation of these checks, in particular the identification of offenders, the description of offences and penalties applied, and the state of good repute of the undertaking concerned. The contact point designated in accordance with Article 18(1) of Regulation 1071/2009/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 establishing common rules concerning the conditions to be complied with to pursue the occupation of road transport operator and repealing Council Directive 96/26/EC9 could serve as a relay for this exchange of information. __________________ 9 OJ L 300, 14.11.2009, p. 51.

2013/12/10
Committee: TRAN

2013/0105(COD)

Patricia van der KAMMEN

Proposal for a directive
Recital 16

(16) The European Parliament and the Council should be regularly informed of the checks on road traffic carried out by the Member States. This information, provided by the Member States, will enable the Commission to ensure compliance with this Directive by hauliers and to define whether or not additional coercive measures should be developed.deleted

2013/12/10
Committee: TRAN

2013/0105(COD)

Patricia van der KAMMEN

Proposal for a directive
Recital 17

~~(17) The Commission should be empowered to adopt~~ delegated acts, in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, to define the requirements imposed on new aerodynamic devices placed in the rear of the vehicle or the design of new motor vehicles, as well as the technical specifications to ensure full interoperability of onboard weighing devices, and guidelines on the procedures for checking the weight of vehicles in circulation. It is particularly important that the Commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level. The Commission, when preparing and drawing-up delegated acts, shall ensure a simultaneous, timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the European Parliament and Council.

2013/12/10
Committee: TRAN

2013/0105(COD)

Patricia van der KAMMEN

Proposal for a directive
Recital 18

(18) Since the objectives of this Directive cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States and can therefore, by reason of the scale and effects of this Directive, be better achieved at Union level, the Union may take the necessary measures, in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty on European Union. In accordance with the principle of proportionality, as set out in the same Article, this Directive does not exceed what is necessary in order to achieve that objective.deleted

2013/12/10
Committee: TRAN

2013/0105(COD)

Patricia van der KAMMEN

Proposal for a directive
Recital 19

(19) Directive ~~96/53~~2002/7/EC should therefore be amended accordingly,

2013/12/10
Committee: TRAN

2013/0105(COD)

Patricia van der KAMMEN

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

Directive ~~96/53~~2002/7/EC is hereby amended as follows:

2013/12/10
Committee: TRAN

2013/0105(COD)

Patricia van der KAMMEN

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6

Directive 96/53/EC
Article 8 – paragraph 4

~~The Commission shall be empowered to adopt~~ delegated acts in accordance with Article 16, to complement the requirements referred to in paragraph 2. These take the form of technical characteristics, minimum levels of performance, design constraints, and procedures for the establishment of the test certificate indicating the increase in aerodynamic performance referred to in paragraph 3.

2013/12/10
Committee: TRAN

2013/0105(COD)

Patricia van der KAMMEN

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6

Directive 96/53/EC
Article 8 – paragraph 5

~~Pending the adoption of the~~ delegated acts, the vehicles or combinations of vehicles equipped with aerodynamic devices to the rear, which meet the requirements referred to in paragraph 2 and were tested in accordance with paragraph 3 may circulate if their length exceeds the length laid down in Annex I, point 1.1 by no more than two metres. This transitional measure shall apply from the date of entry into force of this Directive.

2013/12/10
Committee: TRAN

2013/0105(COD)

Patricia van der KAMMEN

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7

Directive 96/53/EC
Article 9 – paragraph 4

The requirements set out in paragraph 2 are adopted in accordance with paragraph 5 below. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts concerning the requirements which the new tractor cabs must meet in accordance with Article 16. These take the form of technical characteristics, minimum levels of performance, design constraints, and procedures for the establishment of the test certificate indicating the increase in aerodynamic performance referred to in paragraph 3.deleted

2013/12/10
Committee: TRAN

2013/0105(COD)

Patricia van der KAMMEN

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10

Directive 96/53/EC
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – second part

For the purposes of this Article, and of point 2.2.2(c) of Annex I, an intermodal transport operation shall include at least rail, river or sea transport at least. It shall also include a road section for its initial and/or terminal journey. Each of these road sections shall be less than 300 km in the territory of the European Union or just as far as the closest terminals between which there is a regular service. A transport operation shall also be regarded as intermodal transport if it uses intra- European short sea shipping, regardless of the lengths of the initial and terminal road journeys. The initial road journey and the terminal road journey for an operation using intra-European short sea shipping takes place from the point where the goods are loaded to the nearest appropriate seaport for the initial leg, and/or where appropriate between the nearest appropriate seaport and the point where the goods are unloaded for the final leg.deleted

2013/12/10
Committee: TRAN

2013/0105(COD)

Patricia van der KAMMEN

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11

Directive 96/53/EC
Article 12 – paragraph 1

The Member States ~~shall~~may establish a system for pre-selecting and targeting checks on vehicles or combinations of vehicles in circulation, in order to ensure compliance with the requirements of this Directive.

2013/12/10
Committee: TRAN

2013/0105(COD)

Patricia van der KAMMEN

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11

Directive 96/53/EC
Article 12 – paragraph 2

After the expiry of a period of two years from the date of entry into force of this Directive, Member States shall measure the weight of vehicles or combination of vehicles in circulation. The purpose of these pre-selection measures is to identify vehicles that are likely to have committed an offence and that should be checked manually. These measures may be taken with the aid of automatic systems set up on the infrastructure, or onboard systems installed in vehicles in line with paragraph 6 below. The automatic systems must enable the identification of the vehicles suspected of exceeding the maximum authorised weights. As these automatic systems are only to be used for pre-selection purposes, and not to define an offence, they do not have to be certified by the Member States.deleted

2013/12/10
Committee: TRAN

2013/0105(COD)

Patricia van der KAMMEN

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11

Directive 96/53/EC
Article 12 – paragraph 3

~~Member States shall take a number of preselection measures equivalent to at least one weighing per 2 000 vehicle kilometres per year on average~~It shall be for the Member States to decide how many checks to perform. An average of one weighing per 2 000 vehicle kilometres per year may be a convenient indicator for an adequate number of measurements.

2013/12/10
Committee: TRAN

2013/0105(COD)

Patricia van der KAMMEN

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11

Directive 96/53/EC
Article 12 – paragraph 5

Vehicles suspected of being overweight following the pre-selection procedure conducted pursuant to paragraph 2 shall be subject to at least one of the following measures: (i) roadside inspection with approved measurement equipment after interception of the vehicle, (ii) sending the transport company notification of the suspected overloading of the vehicle, (iii) inspection of the transport company on its premises, particularly in the case of repeated infringements after the sending of the notification referred to in (ii).deleted

2013/12/10
Committee: TRAN

2013/0105(COD)

Patricia van der KAMMEN

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11

Directive 96/53/EC
Article 12 – paragraph 7

~~The Commission shall be empowered to adopt~~ delegated acts, in accordance with Article 16, concerning: – the additional technical specifications to ensure full interoperability at Union level of the on-board weighing equipment mentioned in paragraph 6 above, so that the authorities of all Member States can communicate in the same way with vehicles or vehicle combinations registered in any Member State and, where appropriate, exchange information received with the authorities of other Member States. – the procedures for the pre-selection checks referred to in paragraph 2 of this Article, the technical specifications, precision requirements and instructions for use of the equipment used for these preselection checks. These procedures, specifications and instructions for use are intended to ensure that the checks are performed in the same way in all Member States, thereby ensuring equal treatment for all transporters throughout the territory of the Union.

2013/12/10
Committee: TRAN

2013/0105(COD)

Patricia van der KAMMEN

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14

Directive 96/53/EC
Article 15

Every two years in the first quarter of the calendar year, the Member States shall send the Commission a report on the checks carried out in the previous two calendar years, the results of these checks and the penalties imposed on the offenders. The Commission shall produce an analysis of these reports and send it to the European Parliament and the Council in the second quarter of the calendar year.deleted

2013/12/10
Committee: TRAN

2013/0012(COD)

Patricia van der KAMMEN

Draft legislative resolution
Paragraph 1

1. ~~Adopts its position at first reading hereinafter set out~~Rejects the Commission proposal;

2013/10/03
Committee: TRAN

2013/0012(COD)

Patricia van der KAMMEN

Draft legislative resolution
Paragraph 2

~~2. Calls on the Commission to refer the matter to Parliament again if it intends to amend its proposal substantially or replace it with another text;~~deleted

2013/10/03
Committee: TRAN

2012/2322(INI)

Patricia van der KAMMEN

Motion for a resolution
Recital A

A. whereas, in ~~the absence of harmonisation and with due regard to the principle of subsidiarity~~accordance with the subsidiarity principle laid down in Article 5 of the Treaty on European Union, the Member States m~~aintain a margin of discretion to regulate online gambling in accordance with their own values and pursued objectives of general interest~~ust be able to take decisions for themselves concerning online gambling;

2013/04/18
Committee: IMCO

2012/2322(INI)

Patricia van der KAMMEN

Motion for a resolution
Recital D

D. whereas the risks involved in terms of consumer protection~~, fraud prevention and law enforcement against illegal activities, such as money laundering and match fixing, require coordinated action at EU level~~ and measures against fraud and other illegal activities, such as money laundering, require first and foremost effective national action and possibly, if necessary, complementary action at EU level based on cooperation;

2013/04/18
Committee: IMCO

2012/2322(INI)

Patricia van der KAMMEN

Motion for a resolution
Recital E

~~E. whereas it is essential to introduce mechanisms for scrutinising sports competitions and financial flows, along with common supervisory mechanisms at the EU level;~~deleted

2013/04/18
Committee: IMCO

2012/2322(INI)

Patricia van der KAMMEN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1

1. Recognises that the Member States have the primary right to determine how the offer of online gambling services is to be organised ~~and regulated~~ at the national level~~, while observing the basic EU Treaty principles~~;

2013/04/18
Committee: IMCO

2012/2322(INI)

Patricia van der KAMMEN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3

3. Calls on the Commission to continue to carry out effective checks on compliance with EU law of national laws and practices, and to take legal action against gambling monopolies that do not reduce gambling opportunities or limit promotional activities for gambling in a consistent manner, in line with CJEU case-lawdeleted

2013/04/18
Committee: IMCO

2012/2322(INI)

Patricia van der KAMMEN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4

4. ~~Not~~Considers that Member States should assess for themselves the risks associated with a general prohibition of online gambling services and with excessive restrictions for consumers; calls on the Commission and the Member States to weigh, as part of the work of the group of experts on gambling services, the social costs of permitting regulated gambling activities against the harmful effects of consumers resorting to illicit markets;

2013/04/18
Committee: IMCO

2012/2322(INI)

Patricia van der KAMMEN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5

~~5. Emphasises that Member States that open up their online gambling market must provide for a transparent procedure based on objective and non- discriminatory criteria, in full compliance with EU law;~~deleted

2013/04/18
Committee: IMCO

2012/2322(INI)

Patricia van der KAMMEN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6

6. Calls on the expert group on gambling services and on the Commission to facilitate, as much as possible, the flow of data between regulators in the Member States in order to allow for the establishment of a common system for identifying players and to make self- exclusion mechanisms applicable throughout the EU;deleted

2013/04/18
Committee: IMCO

2012/2322(INI)

Patricia van der KAMMEN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7

7. Encourages the Member States, in the context of the expert group, to work in close cooperation with the Commission and with each other to implement the action plan of the Communication on online gambling;deleted

2013/04/18
Committee: IMCO

2012/2322(INI)

Patricia van der KAMMEN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8

8. ~~Stresses the importance for the expert group~~Calls on Member States to work towards removing unnecessary administrative burdens that prevent legal online operators from offering their services to consumers;

2013/04/18
Committee: IMCO

2012/2322(INI)

Patricia van der KAMMEN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9

9. Believes that national regulators should be able to agree on equivalence clauses that would facilitate the application of national licenses, including agreement on technical standards for gaming equipment;deleted

2013/04/18
Committee: IMCO

2012/2322(INI)

Patricia van der KAMMEN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10

10. ~~Agrees with the Commission that a fair offer of~~Considers that an offer of legal online gambling services is necessary for consumer protection, because in its absence consumers armay be more likely to turn to ~~unreliable~~illegal gambling websites;

2013/04/18
Committee: IMCO

2012/2322(INI)

Patricia van der KAMMEN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11

11. Calls on the Commission to continue to explore measures at the EU level to protect vulnerable consumers, including formalised cooperation between regulators, and the introduction of an online trustmark for legal operators;deleted

2013/04/18
Committee: IMCO

2012/2322(INI)

Patricia van der KAMMEN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12

12. Believes that ~~the unquantifiable scope of compulsive gambling points to the need for additional research and data, and therefore calls on all Member States to carry out further studies to understand problem~~it is up to the Member States themselves to ascertain the existence and extent of the gambling problem;

2013/04/18
Committee: IMCO

2012/2322(INI)

Patricia van der KAMMEN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13

13. Calls on the Commission to consider legislation to create an EU-wide self- exclusion register, accessible by national authorities and licensed gambling operators, so that any customer who chooses to exclude him- or herself from one gambling operator has the opportunity to be automatically self- excluded from all other licensed gambling operators;deleted

2013/04/18
Committee: IMCO

2012/2322(INI)

Patricia van der KAMMEN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16

16. Recommends the introduction of uniform and pan-European common standards for electronic identification and cross border e-verification services; notes that the different registration procedures across the EU undermine regulated operators, and can push consumers into the hands of illegal operators; calls, therefore, for registration and identification procedures to be streamlined and made more efficient;deleted

2013/04/18
Committee: IMCO

2012/2322(INI)

Patricia van der KAMMEN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17

17. Stresses the fact that online gambling is a non-cash-based environment and that – given the dependency on third-party financial service providers – additional safeguards against money laundering can be found in the EU’s regulatory framework for establishing and licensing financial service providers;deleted

2013/04/18
Committee: IMCO

2012/0366(COD)

Patricia van der KAMMEN

The European Parliament rejects the Commission proposal.

2013/05/29
Committee: ENVI

2012/0366(COD)

Patricia van der KAMMEN

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2

~~2. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt~~ delegated ~~acts in accordance with Article 22 to adapt the maximum yields laid down in paragraph 1, taking into account scientific development and internationally agreed standards.~~

2013/05/08
Committee: IMCO

2012/0366(COD)

Patricia van der KAMMEN

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 3

3. Member States shall notify the Commission of the maximum yields that they set for other emissions of cigarettes and for emissions of tobacco products other than cigarettes. Taking into account internationally agreed standards, where available, and based on scientific evidence and on the yields notified by Member States, the Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 22 to adopt and adapt maximum yields for other emissions of cigarettes and for emissions of tobacco products other than cigarettes that increase in an appreciable manner the toxic or addictive effect of tobacco products beyond the threshold of toxicity and addictiveness stemming from the yields of tar, nicotine and carbon monoxide fixed in paragraph 1.deleted

2013/05/08
Committee: IMCO

2012/0366(COD)

Patricia van der KAMMEN

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 3

~~3. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt~~ delegated acts in accordance with Article 22 to adapt the methods of measurement of the tar, nicotine and carbon monoxide yields, taking into account scientific and technical developments and internationally agreed standards.

2013/05/08
Committee: IMCO

2012/0366(COD)

Patricia van der KAMMEN

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 4

4. Member States shall notify the Commission of the methods of measurement that they use for other emissions of cigarettes and for emissions of tobacco products other than cigarettes. Based on these methods, and taking into account scientific and technical developments as well as internationally agreed standards the Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 22 to adopt and adapt methods of measurement.deleted

2013/05/08
Committee: IMCO

2012/0366(COD)

Patricia van der KAMMEN

Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 3

3. In case the experience gained in the application of paragraphs 1 and 2 shows that a certain additive or a combination thereof typically impart a characterising flavour when it exceeds a certain level of presence or concentration the Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 22 to set maximum levels for those additives or combination of additives that cause the characterising flavour.deleted

2013/05/08
Committee: IMCO

2012/0366(COD)

Patricia van der KAMMEN

Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 9

9. In case scientific evidence and the experience gained in the application of paragraphs 7 and 8 shows that a certain additive or a certain quantity thereof amplify in an appreciable manner at the stage of consumption the toxic or addictive effect of a tobacco product the Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 22 to set maximum levels for those additives.deleted

2013/05/08
Committee: IMCO

2012/0366(COD)

Patricia van der KAMMEN

Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 10

10. Tobacco products other than cigarettes, roll-your-own tobacco and smokeless tobacco products shall be exempted from the prohibitions laid down in paragraphs 1 and 5. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 22, to withdraw the exemption laid down in paragraph 1 if there is a substantial change of circumstances as established in a Commission report.deleted

2013/05/08
Committee: IMCO

2012/0366(COD)

Patricia van der KAMMEN

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 4

~~4. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt~~ delegated acts in accordance with Article 22: (a) to adapt the wording of the health warnings laid down in paragraphs 1 and 2 to scientific and market developments; (b) to define the position, format, layout and design of the health warnings laid down in this Article, including their font type and background colour.

2013/05/08
Committee: IMCO

2012/0366(COD)

Patricia van der KAMMEN

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 3

~~3. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt~~ delegated acts in accordance with Article 22 to: (a) adapt the text warnings listed in Annex I to this Directive taking into account scientific and technical developments; (b) establish and adapt the picture library referred to in point (a) of paragraph 1 of this Article taking into account scientific and market developments; (c) define the position, format, layout, design, rotation and proportions of the health warnings; (d) by way of derogation from Article 7(3), lay down the conditions under which health warnings may be broken during unit packet opening in a manner that ensures the graphical integrity and visibility of the text, photographs and cessation information.

2013/05/08
Committee: IMCO

2012/0366(COD)

Patricia van der KAMMEN

Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 5

~~5. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt~~ delegated ~~acts in accordance with Article 22, to withdraw the exemption laid down in paragraph 1 if there is a substantial change of circumstances as established in a Commission report.~~

2013/05/13
Committee: IMCO

2012/0366(COD)

Patricia van der KAMMEN

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 3

~~3. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt~~ delegated ~~acts in accordance with Article 22 to adapt the requirements in paragraphs 1 and 2 taking into account scientific and market developments.~~

2013/05/13
Committee: IMCO

2012/0366(COD)

Patricia van der KAMMEN

Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 3

~~3. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt~~ delegated acts in accordance with Article 22 to define more detailed rules for the shape and size of unit packets in so far as these rules are necessary to ensure the full visibility and integrity of the health warnings before the first opening, during the opening and after reclosing of the unit packet.

2013/05/13
Committee: IMCO

2012/0366(COD)

Patricia van der KAMMEN

Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 4

~~4. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt~~ delegated acts in accordance with Article 22 to make either cuboid or cylindric shape mandatory for unit packets of tobacco products other than cigarettes and roll-your-own tobacco if there is a substantial change of circumstances as established in a Commission report.

2013/05/13
Committee: IMCO

2012/0366(COD)

Patricia van der KAMMEN

Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 9

~~9. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt~~ delegated acts in accordance with Article 22: (a) to define the key elements (such as duration, renewability, expertise required, confidentiality) of the contract referred to in paragraph 6, including its regular monitoring and evaluation; (b) to define the technical standards to ensure that the systems used for the unique identifiers and the related functions are fully compatible with each other across the Union and (c) to define the technical standards for the security feature and their possible rotation and to adapt them to scientific, market and technical development.

2013/05/13
Committee: IMCO

2012/0366(COD)

Patricia van der KAMMEN

Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 2

~~2. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt~~ delegated acts in accordance with Article 22 to update the nicotine quantities set out in paragraph 1 taking into account scientific developments and marketing authorisations granted to nicotine- containing products pursuant to Directive 2001/83/EC.

2013/05/13
Committee: IMCO

2012/0366(COD)

Patricia van der KAMMEN

Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 5

~~5. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt~~ delegated acts in accordance with Article 22 to adapt the requirements in paragraphs 3 and 4 taking into account scientific and market developments and to adopt and adapt the position, format, layout, designand rotation of the health warnings.

2013/05/13
Committee: IMCO

2012/0366(COD)

Patricia van der KAMMEN

Proposal for a directive
Article 22 – paragraph 2

~~2. The power to adopt~~ delegated acts referred to in Articles 3(2), 3(3), 4(3), 4(4), 6(3), 6(9), 6(10), 8(4), 9(3), 10(5), 11(3), 13(3), 13(4), 14(9), 18(2) and 18(5) shall be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminate period of time from [Office of Publications: please insert the date of the entry into force of this Directive].

2013/05/13
Committee: IMCO

2012/0366(COD)

Patricia van der KAMMEN

Proposal for a directive
Article 28 – paragraph 1

This Directive shall not enter into force ~~on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union~~.

2013/05/13
Committee: IMCO

2012/0186(COD)

Patricia van der KAMMEN

Proposal for a regulation
–

The European Parliament rejects the Commission proposal.

2013/03/28
Committee: TRAN

2012/0184(COD)

Patricia van der KAMMEN

Proposal for a regulation
–

The European Parliament rejects the Commission proposal.

2013/03/28
Committee: TRAN

2011/0314A(COD)

Patricia van der KAMMEN

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3

(3) To support the process of accession and association by third countries, the programme should be open for the participation of acceding and candidate countries as well as potential candidates and partner countries of the European Neighbourhood Policy if certain conditions are fulfilled. Considering the increasing interconnectivity of the world economy, the programme continues to provide the possibility to involve external experts, such as officials of third countries, representatives of international organisations or economic operators in certain activities. The setting up of EEAS under the authority of the High Representative Vice-President (HRVP) may facilitate policy coordination and coherence in an area which is a relevant component of EU external strategies and actions, both on bilateral and multilateral basis.deleted

2012/11/12
Committee: IMCO

2011/0314A(COD)

Patricia van der KAMMEN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point 2 – point a

(a) representatives of governmental authorities ~~including from countries not participating in the programme according to article 3(2)1 and 3(2)2~~;

2012/11/12
Committee: IMCO

2011/0314A(COD)

Patricia van der KAMMEN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1

1. Participating countries shall be the Member States ~~and the countries referred to in paragraph 2 provided the conditions set out in that paragraph are met~~.

2012/11/12
Committee: IMCO

2011/0314A(COD)

Patricia van der KAMMEN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2

2. The programme shall be open to the participation of any of the following countries: (1) acceding countries, candidate countries and potential candidates benefiting from a pre-accession strategy, in accordance with the general principles and general terms and conditions for the participation of those countries in Union programmes established in the respective Framework Agreements, Association Council Decisions or similar Agreements; (2) partner countries of the European Neighbourhood Policy provided that those countries have reached a sufficient level of approximation of the relevant legislation and administrative methods to those of the Union. The partner countries concerned shall participate to the programme in accordance with provisions to be determined with those countries following the establishment of Framework Agreements concerning their participation in Union programmes.deleted

2012/11/12
Committee: IMCO

2011/0314A(COD)

Patricia van der KAMMEN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – point 1 – point c

(c) working visits organised by the participating countries ~~or a third country~~ to enable officials to acquire or increase their expertise or knowledge in customs matters; ~~for working visits organised within third countries only travel and subsistence (accommodation and daily allowance) costs are eligible under the programme;~~

2012/11/12
Committee: IMCO