59 Amendments of Dario TAMBURRANO related to 2017/0312(NLE)
Amendment 65 #
Draft legislative resolution
Citation 2
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— having regard to Article 7 of the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, pursuant to which the Council consulted Parliament (C8- 0009/2018)the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union(TFEU), and in particular Articles 8 and 194 thereof,
Amendment 66 #
Proposal for a regulation
Citation 1
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Having regard to the Treaty establishon the Functioning of the European Atomic Energy CommunityUnion, and in particular the first paragraph of Article 7Articles 8 and 194 thereof,
Amendment 68 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) One of the aims of the European Atomic Energy Community (the ‘Community’Union (the ‘Union') is to contribute to the raising of the standard of living in the Member States including by promoting and facilitating nuclear research in the Member States and complementing it by carrying out a CommunityUnion research and training programme.
Amendment 71 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 a (new)
Recital 1 a (new)
(1a) Considering that the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community does not give co-decision powers on nuclear matters to the European Parliament, it is of utmost importance to update the legal basis to legislation on nuclear field to allow a more democratic and transparent process on decisions related to such an important field.
Amendment 73 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) Nuclear research can contribute to social and economic prosperity and environmental sustainability by improving nuclear safety, security and radiation protection. Equally important is the potential contribution of nuclear research to the long term decarbonisation of the energy system in a safe, efficient and secure wayimprove nuclear safety, security and radiation protection.
Amendment 81 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The interim evaluation of the Research and Training Programme of the Community 2014-2018 established by Council Regulation (Euratom) No 1314/201313 (the '2014-2018 Programme') concluded that the action is relevant and continues to be instrumental in addressing challenges in nuclear safety, security and safeguards, radioactive waste management, and radiation protection and fusion energy. _________________ 13 Council Regulation (Euratom) No 1314/2013 of 16 December 2013 on the Research and Training Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (2014-2018) complementing the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 948).
Amendment 82 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) In order to ensure continuity of nuclear research at Community level, it is necessary to establish the Research and Training Programme of the Community for the period from 1 January 2019 to 31 December 2020 (the 'Euratom Programme'). THowever the Euratom Programme should have the same objectives as the 2014-2018 Programme, support the same activities and useobjectives should be updated with respect to the 2014-2018 Programme. Major focus should be placed on research contributing to the samfe mode of implementation which proved to be efficient and appropriate for the purpose of achieving the programme's objectivesdecommissioning of the EU’s aging nuclear reactors. Moreover, the need to steer scarce public resources towards research energy fields which accelerate the energy transition, in compliance with the Paris Agreement, should be reflected.
Amendment 85 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
(4a) The 2014-2018 Euratom Programme objectives related to the development of fusion energy should not be carried over in the new period considering that fusion is not a credible option for commercial electricity production before at least 2050. Given that the energy system needs to be decarbonised as soon as possible to mitigate climate change and ultimately to comply with the Paris Agreement and any relevant Union energy and climate policy, the development of fusion energy should not be part of the Euratom Programme.
Amendment 86 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) Notwithstanding the potential impact of nuclear energy on energy supply and economic development, severe nuclear accidents maSevere nuclear accidents of different nature, including induced by terrorist attacks, may heavily endanger human health and the environment. Therefore, nuclear safety and, where appropriate, security aspects dealt with by the Joint Research Centre (the 'JRC') should be given the greatest possible attention in the Euratom Programme.
Amendment 96 #
(8) As all Member States have nuclear installations or make use of radioactive materials particularly for medical purposes, the Council has recognised, in the conclusions of its meeting in Brussels on 1 and 2 December 2008, the continuing need for skills in the nuclear field, in particular through appropriate education and training linked with research and coordinated at Community level.
Amendment 97 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
Amendment 102 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
Amendment 103 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
Amendment 108 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
Amendment 110 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) In the interest of all its Member States, the role of the Union is to develop a framework to support joint cutting-edge research, knowledge creation and knowledge preservation on nuclear fission technologies, with special emphasis on safetysafety, especially during decommissioning, security, radiation protection and non- proliferation. That requires independent scientific evidence, to which the JRC can make a key contribution. That has been recognised in the Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions, dated 6 October 2010, entitled 'Europe 2020 Flagship Initiative Innovation Union', in which the Commission stated its intention to strengthen scientific evidence for policy making through the JRC. The JRC proposes to respond to that challenge by focusing its nuclear safety and security research on the Union's policy priorities.
Amendment 118 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) The activities developed under the Euratom Programme should aim at promoting equality between women and mengenders in research and innovation, by addressing in particular the underlying causes of gender imbalances, by exploiting the full potential of both female and male researchersresearchers of any gender, and by integrating the gender dimension into the content of projects in order to improve the quality of research and stimulate innovation. Activities should also aim at the implementation of the principles relating to the equality between women and men as laid down in Articles 2 and 3 of the Treaty on European Union and Article 8 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU).
Amendment 122 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) A greater impact should also be achieved by combining the Euratom Programme and private sector funds within public-private partnerships in key areas where research and innovation could contribute to the Union's wider competitiveness goals. Particular attention should be given to the involvement of small and medium-sized enterprises, including micro-enterprises.
Amendment 125 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
Recital 28
Amendment 126 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
Recital 29
Amendment 130 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. The general objective of the Euratom Programme is to pursue nuclear research and training activities with an emphasis on continuousto improvement of nuclear safety, security and radiation protection, notably to potentially contribute to the long-term decarbonisation of the energy system in a safe, efficient and secure way during decommissioning, security and nuclear radiation protection. The general objective shall be implemented through the activities specified in Annex I in the form of direct and indirect actions which pursue the specific objectives set out in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this Article.
Amendment 137 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) supporting safety of nuclear systems decommissioning;
Amendment 139 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) contributing to the development of safe, longer -term solutions for the management of ultimate nuclear waste, including final geological disposal as well as partitioning and transmutation;
Amendment 140 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point e
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point e
Amendment 141 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point f
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point f
Amendment 146 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) improving nuclear safety including: nuclear reactor and fuel safety, waste management, including final geological disposal as well as partitioning and transmutation; decommissioning, and emergency preparedness;
Amendment 152 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 4
Article 3 – paragraph 4
4. The Euratom Programme shall be implemented in such a way as to ensure that the priorities and activities supported are relevant to changing needs and take account of potential risk of nuclear accidents, the evolving nature of science, technology, innovation, policy making, markets and society, with the aim of optimizing human and financial resources, and to avoid duplication on nuclear research and development in the Union and inefficient use of public resources with respect to the EU’s priorities and commitments.
Amendment 156 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
The financial envelope for the implementation of the Euratom Programme shall be EUR 770 220420 386 000. That amount shall be distributed as follows:
Amendment 158 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Amendment 159 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) indirect actions for nuclear fission, safetysafe decommissioning, waste and radiation protection, EUR 151 579 000;
Amendment 169 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall be assisted by a Committee. That committee shall be a committee within the meaning of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 and its subsequent modification.
Amendment 171 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1
Article 15 – paragraph 1
Particular attention shall be paid to ensuring the adequate participation of, and innovation impact on, small and medium- sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly micro-enterprises, and the private sector in general in the Euratom Programme. Quantitative and qualitative assessments of SME participation shall be undertaken as part of the evaluation and monitoring arrangements.
Amendment 174 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
(da) public awareness campaigns on the challenges related to the nuclear sector, with particular attention to waste management and disposal and safe decommissioning, and the results brought about by the actions financed under this Regulation;
Amendment 175 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 1
Article 21 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall annually monitor the implementation, including progress and achievements, of the Euratom Programme. The Commission shall provide the Committee, referred to in Article 12, and the European Parliament with information in this regard.
Amendment 177 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 4
Article 23 – paragraph 4
Amendment 178 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 5
Article 23 – paragraph 5
Amendment 179 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 2
Annex I – paragraph 2
Amendment 184 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 4
Annex I – paragraph 4
The strategy to develop fusion as a credible option for commercial carbon-free energy production willis following a roadmap with milestones towards the goal of electricity production by 2050. To implement that strategy, a restructuring of fusion- related work in the Union, including governance, funding and management, must be carried out to ensufor achieving electricity production by 2050 which is not consistent with the EU’s commitments under the Paris agreement. Therefore, a shift of emphasis from pure research to designing, building and operating future facilities such as ITER, DEMO and beyond. That will require a close cooperation betweenfunding in the Union, from fusion-related work to other energy fields which accelerate the entire Union fusion community, the Commission and the national funding agenciesergy transition, is necessary.
Amendment 187 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 6 – introductory part
Annex I – paragraph 6 – introductory part
In order to ensure that the indirect actions of the Euratom Programme mutually reinforce research efforts of the Member States and the private sector, the priorities of the work programmes are to be established on the basis of appropriate inputs from national public authorities and nuclear research stakeholders grouped in bodies or frameworks such as technology platforms and technical forums for nuclear systems and safety, management ofsafe decommissioning, management of nuclear waste, including ultimate waste, and radiation protection/low-dose risk, fusion research, or any relevant organisation or forum of nuclear stakeholders.
Amendment 188 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 6 – point a – paragraph 1
Annex I – paragraph 6 – point a – paragraph 1
Supporting safety of nuclear systems decommissioning (Societal challenges, Excellent science, Industrial leadership)
Amendment 189 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 6 – point a – paragraph 2
Annex I – paragraph 6 – point a – paragraph 2
In line with the general objective, support to joint research activities concerning the safe operation and decommissioning of reactor systems (including fuel cycle facilities) in use in the Union or, to the extent necessary in order to maintain broad nuclear safety expertise in the Union, those reactor types which may be used in the future, focusing exclusively on safety aspects, including all aspects of the fuel cycle such as partitioning and transmutation.
Amendment 193 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 6 – point b – paragraph 1
Annex I – paragraph 6 – point b – paragraph 1
Contributing to the development of safe, longer term solutions for the management of ultimate nuclear waste, including final geological disposal as well as partitioning and transmutation (Excellent science, Societal challenges)
Amendment 194 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 6 – point e
Annex I – paragraph 6 – point e
Amendment 195 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 6 – point f
Annex I – paragraph 6 – point f
Amendment 196 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 6 – point g – paragraph 4
Annex I – paragraph 6 – point g – paragraph 4
Amendment 197 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 6 – point h – paragraph 2
Annex I – paragraph 6 – point h – paragraph 2
Activities supporting the construction, refurbishment, use and continued availability of key research infrastructures under the Euratom Programme, as well as appropriate access to those infrastructures and cooperation between them.
Amendment 198 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 6 – point i
Annex I – paragraph 6 – point i
Amendment 199 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 9 – introductory part
Annex I – paragraph 9 – introductory part
Amendment 200 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 9 – point a – paragraph 1
Annex I – paragraph 9 – point a – paragraph 1
Improving nuclear safety including: nuclear reactor and fuel safety, waste management including final geological disposal as well as partitioning and transmutation; decommissioning, and emergency preparedness
Amendment 201 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 9 – point a – paragraph 2 – point 3
Annex I – paragraph 9 – point a – paragraph 2 – point 3
(3) exchange with relevant stakeholders for strengthening Union capacity to respond to nuclear accidents and incidents by research on alert systems and models for radiological dispersion in the airenvironment, and by mobilising resources and expertise for analysing and modelling nuclear accidents.
Amendment 203 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 12
Annex I – paragraph 12
Amendment 204 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 14
Annex I – paragraph 14
International cooperation activities will be promoted through multilateral frameworks (such as IAEA, OECD, ITER, GIF), and by the existing or new bilateral cooperation with countries having strong R&D and industrial bases and research installations under operation, design or construction.
Amendment 205 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part 1 – point a – introductory part
Annex II – part 1 – point a – introductory part
(a) Supporting safety of nuclear systems decommissioning
Amendment 206 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part 1 – point a – indent 1
Annex II – part 1 – point a – indent 1
- The number of projects (joint research and/or coordinated actions) likely to lead to a demonstrable improvement in nuclear safety practicein decommissioning nuclear systems in Europe.
Amendment 207 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part 1 – point b – introductory part
Annex II – part 1 – point b – introductory part
(b) Contributing to the development of safe, longer-term solutions for the management of ultimate nuclear waste, including final geological disposal, partitioning and transmutation
Amendment 208 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part 1 – point c – indent 2
Annex II – part 1 – point c – indent 2
Amendment 209 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part 1 – point e
Annex II – part 1 – point e
Amendment 210 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part 1 – point f
Annex II – part 1 – point f
Amendment 211 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part 1 – point g – indent 1
Annex II – part 1 – point g – indent 1
Amendment 212 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part 2 – paragraph 1 – indent 1
Annex II – part 2 – paragraph 1 – indent 1
- Improving nuclear safety including: nuclear reactor and fuel safety, waste management, including final geological disposal as well as partitioning and transmutation; decommissioning; and emergency preparedness;