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REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on risk-preparedness in the electricity sector and repealing Directive 2005/89/EC PDF (819 KB) DOC (113 KB)
Amendments (19)
Amendment 24 #
Proposal for a regulation
Citation 5 a (new)
Citation 5 a (new)
– having regard to the reasoned opinions of the national parliaments on the issue of subsidiarity,
Amendment 32 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) In a context of interlinked electricity markets and systems, crisis prevention and management cannot be considered a purely national responsibilitymight be placed in a situation whereby they need to be coordinated between the Union and the Member States. A common framework of rules and coordinated procedures are needed, to ensure that Member States and other actors cooperate effectively across borders in a spirit of transparency and solidarity.
Amendment 37 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) This Regulation sets out a common framework of rules on how to prevent, prepare for and manage electricity crisis situations, bringing more transparency in the preparation phase and during an electricity crisis and ensuring that, even in a crisis, electricity is delivered where it is needed most. It requirescalls on Member States to cooperate at regional level, in a spirit of solidarity. It also sets out a framework for an effective monitoring of security of supply in Europe via the Electricity Coordination Group. This should result in better risk preparedness at a lower cost. It should also strengthen the internal energy market by enhancing trust and confidence across Member States and ruling out inappropriate state interventions in crisis situations, in particular avoiding undue curtailment of cross-border flows.
Amendment 41 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) To facilitate prevention, information exchange and ex-post evaluation of electricity crises, Member States should designate one competent authority as a contact point. This may be an existing or new entity, which will act as an interface between distribution system operators and transmission system operators, whilst respecting the prerogatives of each entity.
Amendment 49 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) On the basis of this common methodology, ENTSO-E should regularly draw up and update regional crisis scenarios and identify the most relevant risks for each region such as possible changes in the geopolitical situation, extreme weather conditions, natural disasters, fuel shortages or malicious attacks. When considering the crisis scenario of gas fuel shortage, the risk of gas supply disruption should be assessed based on the gas supply and infrastructure disruption scenarios developed by the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Gas pursuant to Article 6.6 of the Gas Security of Supply Regulation [proposed Gas Security of Supply Regulation]. Member States should establish and update their national crisis scenarios on this basis, in principle every three years. The scenarios should provide the basis for the risk- preparedness plans. When identifying risks on national level the Member States should also describe possible risks they see in relation to the ownership of infrastructure relevant for security of supply, and possible measures taken, if any, to address such risks (such as general or sector- specific investment screening laws, special rights for certain shareholders, etc.), with an indication why in their view such measures are justified.
Amendment 50 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) On the basis of this common methodology, ENTSO-E, in cooperation with the Member States, should regularly draw up and update regional crisis scenarios and identify the most relevant risks for each region such as extreme weather conditions, natural disasters, fuel shortages or malicious attacks. When considering the crisis scenario of gas fuel shortage, the risk of gas supply disruption should be assessed based on the gas supply and infrastructure disruption scenarios developed by the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Gas pursuant to Article 6.6 of the Gas Security of Supply Regulation [proposed Gas Security of Supply Regulation]. Member States should establish and update their national crisis scenarios on this basis, in principle every three years. The scenarios should provide the basis for the risk- preparedness plans. When identifying risks on national level the Member States should also describe possible risks they see in relation to the ownership of infrastructure relevant for security of supply, and possible measures taken, if any, to address such risks (such as general or sector- specific investment screening laws, special rights for certain shareholders, etc.), with an indication why in their view such measures are justified.
Amendment 53 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) A regional approach to identifying risk scenarios and developing preventive and mitigating measures should bring significant benefits in terms of the effectiveness of measures and optimal use of resources. Moreover, in a simultaneous electricity crisis, a coordinated and pre- agreed approach will ensure a consistent response and reduce the risk of negative spill-over effects that purely national measures could have in neighbouring Member States. This Regulation therefore requirescalls on Member States to cooperate in a regional context.
Amendment 73 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30
Recital 30
(30) To allow for a swift Union response to changing circumstances as regards risk preparedness in the electricity sector, the power to adopt acts for five years, in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, should be delegated to the Commission in respect of amendments of the templates for risk preparedness plans. It is particularly important that the Commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level. When preparing and drawing up delegated acts, it should ensure that relevant documents are sent simultaneously to the European Parliament and the Council, in good time and in the appropriate manner.
Amendment 74 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30
Recital 30
(30) To allow for a swift Union response to changing circumstances as regards risk preparedness in the electricity sector, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be delegated to the Commission for five years in respect of amendments of the templates for risk preparedness plans. It is particularly important that the Commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level. When preparing and drawing up delegated acts, it should ensure that relevant documents are sent simultaneously to the European Parliament and the Council, in good time and in the appropriate manner.
Amendment 85 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. As soon as possible and by [OPOCE to insert exact date: three months after entry into force of this Regulation] at the latest, each Member State shall designate a national governmental or regulatory authority as its competent authority in charge of carrying out tasks set out in this Regulation. Competent Authorities shall cooperate with each other and with distribution system operators for the purposes of this Regulation.
Amendment 90 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Member States shall ensure that all risks relating to security of electricity supply are assessed in accordance with the rules set out in this Regulation and Article 18 of the Electricity Regulation [proposed Electricity Regulation]. To this end, they shall cooperate with ENTSO-E and the regional operational centres, which shall act as operator cooperation platforms with powers to guide national bodies.
Amendment 99 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. By ...[OPOCE to insert exact date: twohree months after entry into force of this Regulation], ENTSO-E shall submit to the Agency a proposal for a methodology for identifying the most relevant electricity crisis scenarios in a regional context.
Amendment 110 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4
Article 5 – paragraph 4
4. Before submitting the proposed methodology, ENTSO-E shall conduct a consultation exercise involving at least the industry and consumer organisations, generators’ and distribution system operators’ representatives, national regulatory authorities and other national authorities. ENTSO-E shall duly take into account the results of the consultation.
Amendment 120 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
1. By [OPOCE to insert exact date: ten months after entry into force of this Regulation] and on the basis of the methodology adopted pursuant to Article 5, ENTSO-E shall identify the most relevant electricity crisis scenarios for each region, taking special care to handle the information acquired with due confidentiality. It may delegate tasks relating to the identification of regional crisis scenarios to the regional operational centres.
Amendment 169 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 3
Article 10 – paragraph 3
3. The plan shall be developed in accordance with the template in the Annex. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts for five years in accordance with Article 19 to amend this template.
Amendment 170 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 3
Article 10 – paragraph 3
3. The plan shall be developed in accordance with the template in the Annex. The Commission shall be empowered for five years to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 19 to amend this template.
Amendment 203 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2
Article 14 – paragraph 2
2. Where necessary and possible Member States shall offer each other assistance to prevent or mitigate an electricity crisis, respecting the prerogatives of the Member States and the autonomy of the national authorities. Such assistance shall be subject to compensation.
Amendment 226 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 2
Article 19 – paragraph 2
2. The powers to adopt the delegated acts as referred to in Article 10(3) shall be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminate period of time from [OPOCE to insert the date of entry into force of this Regulation] period of five years beginning on [xx.xx.xxxx]. The Commission shall submit a report in respect of the delegated powers no later than six months before the end of the five- year period. The delegation of powers shall be automatically extended for periods of an identical duration unless the European Parliament or the Council revokes it in accordance with Article 24.
Amendment 227 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 5
Article 19 – paragraph 5
5. As soon as it adopts a delegated act, the Commission shall notify it simultaneously to the European Parliament and to the Council, the Council and the Official Journal of the European Union.