16 Amendments of Ana MIRANDA PAZ related to 2011/0302(COD)
Amendment 43 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) Telecommunications are increasingly becoming internet-based infrastructures, with broadband networks and digital services closely interrelated. The internet is becoming the dominant platform for communication, offering services, and doing business. Therefore the trans- European availability of fast Internet access and digital services is essential for economic growth, territorial cohesion, consumer protection and the Single Market.
Amendment 45 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) It is necessary to develop strong and coherent EU-wide networks for the digital delivery of public-good actions, involving both public and civil society actors at national and, regional and local level, and to this end it is essential to ensure the structured EU financing of the costs of the system and software design, as well as maintenance of a resilient hub for such networks, leaving only in-country costs for national operator budgets.
Amendment 51 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
(2) "cross-border section" means the section, which ensures the continuity of a project of common interest between at least two Member States or border regions, or between a Member State or region and a neighbouring country or region;
Amendment 64 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i a (new)
(ia) promoting the creation of infrastructure management and ownership bodies with more than one Member State, or with subnational bodies endowed with law-making powers from two Member States or more, as shareholders. The achievement of this objective will be measured by the number of railway infrastructure management or ownership bodies funded by the Connecting Europe Facility which have two or more Member States among their shareholders.
Amendment 66 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point ii
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point ii
(ii) ensuring sustainable and efficient transport in the long run, to. This shall take into account the socio-economic impact, regional integration, the demographic situation, spread and not just profitability. The achievement of this objective will be measured by the length of the conventional railway network in the EU-27 and the length of high-speed railway network in the EU-27;
Amendment 69 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b – point ii
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b – point ii
(ii) enhancing Union security of supply and efficiency of supply by means of infrastructure modernisation, to be measured by the evolution of system resiliance and security of system operations as well as number of projects allowing diversification of supply sources, supplying counterparts and routes;
Amendment 72 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c – point i
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c – point i
(i) accelerating the deployment of fast and ultrafast broadband networks networks and their uptake, including by small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) and in the home, to be measured by the level of broadband and ultrafast broadband coverage and the number of households having subscribed for broadband connections for above 100 Mbps;
Amendment 75 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c – point ii
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c – point ii
(ii) promoting the interconnection and interoperability of national public services on-line, by means of the facilities offered by e-government, as well as access to such networks, to be measured by the percentage of citizens and businesses using public services on-line and the availability of such services across borders.
Amendment 86 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) actions implementing the core network according to Chapter III of Regulation (EU) No XXXX/2012 [TEN-T Guidelines], including the deployment of new technologies and innovation according to Article 39 of Regulation (EU) No XXXX/2012 [TEN-T Guidelines], as well as studies into the socio-economic impact implementing and structuring these objectives may have;
Amendment 91 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point f
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point f
(f) actions to reduce rail freight noise by the retrofitting and modernisation of existing rolling stock;
Amendment 98 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
1. Proposals may be submitted by one or several Member States, subnational bodies endowed with law-making powers, international organisations, joint undertakings, or public or private undertakings or bodies established in Member States.
Amendment 102 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point b – point ii
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point b – point ii
(ii) inland transport connections to ports and airports, actions to reduce rail freight noise by retrofitting of existing rolling stock, facilitating its modernisation with the aim of reducing all polluting emissions, as well as development of ports and multi-modal platforms: the amount of Union financial aid shall not exceed 20% of the eligible cost;
Amendment 117 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2
Article 11 – paragraph 2
2. Applicable rules for the transport sector under this Regulation shall apply to these specific calls. When implementing these calls, greatest possible priority shall be given to projects concerning cross-border sections and respecting the national allocations under the Cohesion Fund.
Amendment 123 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – point b – point iii
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – point b – point iii
(iii) inland transport connections to ports and airports, development of multi-modal platforms and of ports and sustainable maritime connections;
Amendment 141 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 2
Article 27 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall implement information and communication actions on the Connecting Europe Facility projects and results. The Commission shall also make placing information and communications on the Connecting Europe Facility projects and results on the Internet a priority. Moreover, budget allocated to communication under this Regulation shall also cover corporate communication on the political priorities of the Union.
Amendment 151 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 1 - section a – point 7 – paragraph 1 - line 2
Annex 1 – part 1 - section a – point 7 – paragraph 1 - line 2
Lisboa – Aveiro – Oporto – Vigo (This link will connect the Portuguese corridor with Galicia, thereby safeguarding the conventional Porto-Vigo line and preventing its closure, and will connect with the Galicia-Portugal Atlantic corridor.)