1386 Amendments of Dominique VLASTO
Amendment 46 #
2013/2062(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 c (new)
Paragraph 5 c (new)
5c.Welcomes the complaint registered by the Commission with the WTO in respect of the unprecedented increase in vehicle import duties in Russia and urges it to combat through arbitration, international law or trade agreements any tariff or non- tariff barriers depriving European manufacturers of an adequate foothold on emerging markets or the markets of other third countries;
Amendment 67 #
2013/2020(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas a ceasefire in Western Sahara between the Moroccan Government and the Polisario Front has been in place since 1991; whereas the UN considers Western Sahara a non-self-governing territory; whereas no country recognises Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara; whereas the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic is currently recognised by the AU and over 45 UN states, but not by the UN collectively or by any EU Member State; whereas the UN and EU do not explicitly consider Morocco to be an occupying power; whereas a referendum on the status of Western Sahara, first agreed on principle in 1988, has still not taken place; whereas the Kingdom of Morocco proposed a draft autonomous status for the Southern Provinces in 2007;
Amendment 162 #
2013/2020(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 c (new)
Paragraph 16 c (new)
16c. Calls on the Sahel countries to cooperate with the ICC so as to enable it to conduct investigations freely and with complete impartiality; calls on states parties to execute international arrest warrants issued by the ICC and enforce its decisions with all due dispatch; proposes that the UN should help the Sahel countries to set up impartial and independent judicial bodies to try international crimes, following the example of the Special Court for Sierra Leone;
Amendment 215 #
2013/2020(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27a. Points out that the European Union endorses the principles underpinning the Kimberley Process, implements the FLEGT programmes and endeavours wherever possible to encourage compliance with basic international standards in the areas of social protection, employment and the environment and corporate social responsibility (CSR); calls on the European Union and the Sahel States to consider introducing a gold traceability process along the lines of the Kimberley Process for diamonds; emphasises the need for European firms which have subsidiaries in the countries of the region to satisfy themselves that these basic standards and international guidelines on CSR are being complied with; points out that the European Union is shortly to introduce the principle of country-by-country reporting;
Amendment 218 #
2013/2020(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 a (new)
Paragraph 28 a (new)
28a. Calls on the Sahel States to promote access to education for all children, both boys and girls, and for nomad peoples, with no discrimination on the grounds of race, caste or ethnicity; calls on the States to promote policies on vocational training and access to higher education and employment, in order to offer young people in the Sahel a future and thus keep them out of the clutches of terrorist groups; emphasises that conditions for children in schools must meet minimum criteria as regards health, safety and dignity and that steps must be taken to ensure that children are not mistreated or forced to engage in begging by their tutors;
Amendment 244 #
2013/2020(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
Paragraph 36
36. Notes the April 2013 report of the UN Secretary-General on the situation concerning Western Sahara, which stresses 'the critical importance of addressing the Western Sahara conflict as part of a broader strategy for the Sahel', and that 'the issue of human rights remains important for any resolution of the conflict'; further notes that the conclusions of many observers that Western Sahara risks becoming destabilised by the conflict in the Sahel and the groups participating in itgoing conflicts in the Sahel, and in particular the presence of terrorist groups such as AQMI in northern Mali and southern Algeria, are factors destabilising Western Sahara;
Amendment 265 #
2013/2020(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38
Paragraph 38
38. Expresses deep concern at the recent report from the UNSR on torture, who found evidenceobtained credible testimony stating that Moroccan officials have detained individuals on political grounds, inflicted torture and rape on Sahrawi inmates, kidnapped and abandoned protesters in the desert to intimidate them, and deliberately and frequently targeted pro-independence advocates, including in their homethat these types of treatment, which are contrary to international law, are being suffered by both Moroccan citizens and Sahrawis; notes further widespread allegations of forced disappearances and unfair trials; draws particular attention to the dismantling of the Gdeim Izik protest camp in November 2010, where significant violence claimed Moroccan and Sahrawi lives, and the subsequent trial of 25 Sahrawis, many of them known human rights activists, in February 2013; notes Morocco's insistence regarding the trial's fairness and due process, and the positive conclusions of some international observers, but also recalls the UNSR's concern at the use of a military court, the allegations of torture, and the Moroccan authorities’ failure to investigate them; notes the conclusions by some NGOs and human rights observers relating to the case's alleged politicised prosecutions, deficient evidence and excessive sentences; calls thereforenotes that the King of Morocco has endorsed the proposal made by the Moroccan National Human Rights Council urging that civilians should not be tried by military tribunals; calls on the Moroccan authorities to work with civil society and other actors to guarantee the transparency and fairness of its judicial processes, and to investigate and prosecute security officials alleged to have been involved in arbitrary detentions, torture and other abuses of power;
Amendment 14 #
2013/0344(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) Consequently it is desirable to temporarily consider the requirements set out in Directive The adoption of Decision 377/20013/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council4 as satisfied, when obligations are met in respect of a certain percentage of the emissions from flights to and from aerodromes in third countries. In doing so, the Union emphasises that requirements can be applied in respect of certain percentages of emissions from flights to and from aerodromes in countries of the European Economic Area (EEA), in the same manner as legal requirements can be placed on more of the emissions fromEU enabled real progress to be made within the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) towards concluding a global agreement at its next meeting. In order to pave the way for such an agreement, safeguard the competitiveness of the European aviation sector and avoid retaliatory trade measures, the scope of the Directive must be restricted to flights to and from such aerodromes. __________________ 4 Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 October 2003 establishing a scheme for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading within the Community and amending Council Directive 96/61/EC (OJ L 275, 25.10.2003, p. 32) in countries of the European Economic Area (EEA).
Amendment 17 #
2013/0344(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
Recital 3
Amendment 25 #
2013/0344(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6
Recital 6
Amendment 27 #
2013/0344(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7
Recital 7
Amendment 30 #
2013/0344(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9
Recital 9
Amendment 34 #
2013/0344(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 10 a (new)
Recital 10 a (new)
(10a) Without prejudice to the application of the global market-based measure starting in 2020, flights to and from the outermost regions should be exempt for the period 2014-2020.
Amendment 37 #
2013/0344(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 28 a – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 28 a – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) all emissions from flights to and from countries outside the European Economic Area inuntil 201320;
Amendment 40 #
2013/0344(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 28 a – paragraph 1 – point a b (new)
Article 28 a – paragraph 1 – point a b (new)
(ab) all emissions from flights to and from the outermost regions until 2020;
Amendment 41 #
2013/0344(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 28 a – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 28 a – paragraph 1 – point b
Amendment 50 #
2013/0344(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 28 a – paragraph 1 – second subparagraph
Article 28 a – paragraph 1 – second subparagraph
Amendment 59 #
2013/0344(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 28 a – paragraph 6
Article 28 a – paragraph 6
Amendment 80 #
2013/0246(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) Since travel services may be combined in many different ways, it is appropriate to consider as packages all combinations of travel services that display features which travellers typically associate with packages, notably that separate travel services are bundled together into a single travel product for which the organiser assumes responsibility for proper performance. In accordance with the case law of the Court of Justice of the European Union16, it should make no difference whether travel services are combined before any contact with the traveller or at the request of or according to the selection made by the traveller. The same principles should apply irrespective of whether the booking is made through a high street travel agent or online. __________________ 16 See Judgment in Case C-400/00 Club Tour, Viagens e Turismo SA v. Alberto Carlos Lobo Gonçalves Garrido and Club Med Viagens Ld, ECR 2002, I-04051.
Amendment 81 #
2013/0246(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) Particular rules should be laid down for both high street and on-line retailers which assist travellers, on the occasion of a single visit or contact with their own point of sale, in concluding separate contracts with individual service providers and for online retailers which, through linked online booking processes, facilitate the procurement of additional travel services from another trader in a targeted manner, at the latest when the booking of the first service is confirmed. These rules would apply for example, where, along with the confirmation of the booking of a first travel service such as a flight or a train journey, a consumer receives an invitation to book an additional travel service available at the chosen travel destination, for instance hotel accommodation, with a link to the booking site of another service provider or intermediary. While those arrangements do not constitute packages within the meaning of this Directive as there can be no confusion that a single organistrader has assumed the responsibility for the travel services, such assisted arrangements constitute an alternative business model that often competes closely with packages.
Amendment 86 #
2013/0246(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) Other touristLeisure services, such as admission to concerts, sport events, excursions or event parks are services that, in combination with either carriage of passengers, accommodation and/or car rental, should be considered as capable of constituting a package or an assisted travel arrangement. However, such packages should only fall within the scope of this Directive if the relevant touristleisure service accounts for a significant proportion of the package. Generally, the touristleisure service should be considered as a significant proportion of the package if it is specifically stated that it accounts for more than 20% of the total price or otherwise represents an essential feature of the trip or holiday for the trader and the traveller. Ancillary services, such as, in particular, travel insurance, transport of luggagebetween the station and the place of accommodation, transport to the place of departure for the travel and as part of excursions, transport of luggage, sale of ski passes, bicycle rental, meals and cleaning provided as part of accommodation, should not be considered as touristleisure services in their own right.
Amendment 89 #
2013/0246(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) The main characteristic of package travel is that at least one trader is responsible as an organiser for the proper performance of the package as a whole. Therefore, only in cases where another trader is acting as the organiser of a package should a trader, typically a high- street or on-line travel agent, be able to act as a mere retailer or intermediary and not be liable as an organiser. Whether a trader is acting as an organiser for a given package should depend on its involvement in the creation of a package as defined under this Directive, and not on the denomination under which it carries out its business. Where two or more traders meet a criterion which makes the combination of travel services a package and where those traders have not informed the traveller which of them is, or are, the organiser of the package, all relevant traders should be considered as organisersresponsible.
Amendment 90 #
2013/0246(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) In relation to packages, retaiall traders directly linked to the travellers should be responsible together with the organiser for the provision of pre- contractual information. At the same time it should be clarified that they are liable for booking errors. To facilitate communication, in particular in cross- border cases, travellers should have the possibility of contacting the organiser also via the retailer through which they bought the package.
Amendment 91 #
2013/0246(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) Key information, for example on the main characteristics of the travel services or the prices, provided in advertisements, on the organiser's and/or retailer’s website or in brochures as part of the pre- contractual information, should be binding, unless the organisertrader concerned reserves the right to make changes to those elements and unless such changes are clearly and prominently communicated to the traveller before the contract is concluded. However, in light of new communication technologies, there is no longer any need to lay down specific rules on brochures, while it is appropriate to ensure that, in certain circumstances, changes impacting the contract performance are communicated between the parties on a durable medium accessible for future reference. It should always be possible to make changes to that information where both parties to the contract expressly agree on that.
Amendment 93 #
2013/0246(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 27
Recital 27
(27) In specific situations, also the organiser and/or retailer should also be entitled to terminate the contract before the start of the package without paying compensation, for instance if the minimum number of participants is not reached and where this possibility has been reserved in the contract.
Amendment 94 #
2013/0246(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 30
Recital 30
(30) In order to ensure consistency, it is appropriate to align the provisions of this Directive with international conventions covering travel services and with the Union legislation on passenger rights. Where the organiser and/or retailer is liable for failure to perform or improper performance of the services included in the package travel contract, the organiser and/or retailer should be able to invoke the limitations of the liability of service providers set out in such international conventions as the Montreal Convention of 1999 for the Unification of certain Rules for International Carriage by Air18, the Convention of 1980 concerning International Carriage by Rail (COTIF)19 and the Athens Convention of 1974 on the Carriage of Passengers and their Luggage by Sea20. Where it is impossible, because of unavoidable and extraordinary circumstances, to ensure the traveller's return to the place of departure, the organiser's obligation to bear the cost of the travellers' continued stay at the place of destination should be aligned with the Commission's proposal21 aimed to amend Regulation (EC) No 261/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 February 2004 establishing common rules on compensation and assistance to passengers in the event of denied boarding and of cancellation or long delay of flights22. __________________ 18 2001/539/EC: Council Decision of 5 April 2001 on the conclusion by the European Community of the Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules for International Carriage by Air (the Montreal Convention) (OJ L 194, 18.07.2001, P. 38). 19 2013/103/EU: Council Decision of 16 June 2011 on the signing and conclusion of the Agreement between the European Union and the Intergovernmental Organisation for International Carriage by Rail on the Accession of the European Union to the Convention concerning International Carriage by Rail (COTIF) (OJ L 51, 23.2.2013, p. 1). 20 2012/22/EU: Council Decision of 12 December 2011 concerning the accession of the European Union to the Protocol of 2002 to the Athens Convention relating to the Carriage of Passengers and their Luggage by Sea, 1974, with the exception of Articles 10 and 11 thereof (OJ L 8, 12.1.2012, p. 1). 21 Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EC) No 261/2004 establishing common rules on compensation and assistance to passengers in the event of denied boarding and of cancellation or long delay of flights and Regulation (EC) No 2027/97 on air carrier liability in respect of the carriage of passengers and their baggage by air - COM/2013/130 final. 22 OJ L 46, 17.2.2004, p. 1 OJ L 46, 17.2.2004, p. 1
Amendment 95 #
2013/0246(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 31
Recital 31
(31) This Directive should not affect the rights of travellers to present claims both under this Directive and under any other relevant Union legislation, so that travellers will continue to have the possibility to address claims to the organiser and/or retailer, the carrier or any other liable party, or, as the case may be, to several parties. It should be clarified that they may not cumulate rights under different legal bases if the rights safeguard the same interest or have the same objective. The organiser'’s and/or retailer’s liability is without prejudice to the right to seek redress from third parties, including service providers.
Amendment 97 #
2013/0246(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 37
Recital 37
(37) It is appropriate to protect travellers in situations where a retailer arranges the booking ofn organiser and/or retailer books a package or an assisted travel arrangement and where the retailer makes mistakes in the booking process.
Amendment 98 #
2013/0246(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 38
Recital 38
(38) It is also appropriate to confirm that consumtravellers may not waive rights stemming from this Directive and organisers and/or retailers, or traders facilitating assisted travel arrangements, may not escape from their obligations by claiming that they are simply acting as a service provider, an intermediary or in any other capacity.
Amendment 138 #
2013/0246(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – point 12 a (new)
Article 3 – point 12 a (new)
(12 a) ‘contract’ means the agreement linking the consumer with the organiser and/or retailer.
Amendment 139 #
2013/0246(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Member States shall ensure that, before the traveller is bound by any package travel contract or any corresponding offer, the organiser and, where the package is sold through a retailer, also the/or retailer shall provide the traveller with the following information where applicable to the package:
Amendment 151 #
2013/0246(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that the organiser and/or retailer may not change the information made known to the traveller pursuant to points (a), (c), (d), (e) and (g) of Article 4, unless the organiser and/or retailer reserves the right to make changes to that information and communicates any changes to the traveller in a clear and prominent manner before the conclusion of the contract.
Amendment 154 #
2013/0246(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 3
Article 5 – paragraph 3
3. At or immediately after the conclusion of the contract, the organiser and/or retailer shall provide the traveller with a copy of the contract or a confirmation of the contract on a durable medium.
Amendment 156 #
2013/0246(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) special requirements of the traveller which the organiser and/or retailer has accepted;
Amendment 157 #
2013/0246(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b – introductory part
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b – introductory part
(b) information that the organiser and/or retailer is:
Amendment 161 #
2013/0246(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) the name, geographical address, telephone number and e-mail address of the organiser'’s and/or the retailer’s local representative or contact point whose assistance a traveller in difficulty could request or, where no such representative or contact point exists, an emergency telephone number or the indication of other ways of contacting the organiser and/or the retailer;
Amendment 165 #
2013/0246(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 4
Article 6 – paragraph 4
4. In good time before the start of the package, the organiser and/or the retailer shall provide the traveller with the necessary receipts, vouchers or tickets, including information on the precise times of departure, intermediate stops, transport connections and arrival.
Amendment 166 #
2013/0246(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that a traveller may, after giving the organiser and/or the retailer reasonable notice on a durable medium before the start of the package, transfer the contract to a person who satisfies all the conditions applicable to that contract.
Amendment 167 #
2013/0246(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 2
2. The transferor of the contract and the transferee shall be jointly and severally liable for the payment of the balance due and for any additional fees, charges or other costs arising from the transfer. Those costs shall not be unreasonable and in any case shall not exceed the actual cost borne by the organiser and/or the retailer.
Amendment 171 #
2013/0246(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Member States shall ensure that prices are not subject to revision, unless the contract expressly reserves the possibility of an increase and obliges the organiser and/or the retailer to reduce prices to the same extent as a direct consequence of changes:
Amendment 174 #
2013/0246(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 3
Article 8 – paragraph 3
3. The price increase referred to in paragraph 1 shall be valid only if the organiser and/or the retailer notifies the traveller of it with a justification and calculation on a durable medium at the latest 230 days prior to the start of the package.
Amendment 176 #
2013/0246(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Member States shall ensure that, before the start of the package, the organiser and/or the retailer may not unilaterally change contract terms other than the price, unless:
Amendment 177 #
2013/0246(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the organiser and/or the retailer has reserved that right in the contract,
Amendment 178 #
2013/0246(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) the organiser and/or the retailer informs the traveller in a clear and prominent manner on a durable medium.
Amendment 179 #
2013/0246(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. If, before the start of the package, the organiser and/or the retailer is constrained to alter significantly any of the main characteristics of the travel services as defined in point (a) of Article 4 or special requirements as referred to in point (a) of Article 6(2), the organiser shall without undue delay inform the traveller in a clear and prominent manner on a durable medium of:
Amendment 187 #
2013/0246(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that the traveller may terminate the contract before the start of the package against payment of an appropriate compensation to the organiser and/or the retailer. The contract may specify reasonable standardised termination fees based on the time of the termination and the customary cost savings and income from alternative deployment of the travel services. In the absence of standardised termination fees, the amount of the compensation shall correspond to the price of the package minus the expenses saved by the organiser and/or the retailer.
Amendment 189 #
2013/0246(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. The organiser and/or the retailer may terminate the contract without paying compensation to the traveller, if:
Amendment 193 #
2013/0246(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) the number of persons enrolled for the package is smaller than the minimum number stated in the contract and the organiser and/or the retailer notifies the traveller of the termination within the period fixed in the contract and not later than 20 days before the start of the package; or
Amendment 195 #
2013/0246(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) the organiser and/or the retailer is prevented from performing the contract because of unavoidable and extraordinary circumstances and notifies the traveller of the termination without undue delay before the start of the package.
Amendment 197 #
2013/0246(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 4
Article 10 – paragraph 4
4. In cases of termination under paragraphs 1, 2 and 3, the organiser and/or the retailer shall reimburse any undue payment made by the traveller within fourteen days.
Amendment 199 #
2013/0246(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that the organiser is responsiand/or the retailer are liable for the performance of the travel services included in the contract, irrespective of whether those services are to be performed by the organiserm or by other service providers.
Amendment 201 #
2013/0246(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 2
Article 11 – paragraph 2
2. If any of the services are not performed in accordance with the contract, the organiser and/or the retailer shall remedy the lack of conformity, unless this is disproportionate.
Amendment 204 #
2013/0246(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 3
Article 11 – paragraph 3
3. Where a significant proportion of the services cannot be provided as agreed in the contract, the organiser and/or retailer shall make suitable alternative arrangements, at no extra cost to the traveller, for the continuation of the package, including where the traveller's return to the place of departure is not provided as agreed.
Amendment 205 #
2013/0246(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 4
Article 11 – paragraph 4
4. If it is impossible for the organiser and/or retailer to offer suitable alternative arrangements or the traveller does not accept the alternative arrangements proposed because they are not comparable to what was agreed in the contract, the organiser and/or retailer shall, insofar as the package includes the carriage of passengers, provide the traveller at no extra cost with equivalent transport to the place of departure or to another place to which the traveller has agreed and shall, where appropriate, compensate the traveller in accordance with Article 12.
Amendment 211 #
2013/0246(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 2
2. The traveller shall be entitled to receive compensation from the organiser and/or retailer for any damage, including non- material damage, which the traveller sustains as a result of any lack of conformity.
Amendment 212 #
2013/0246(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – point a – introductory part
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – point a – introductory part
(a) the organiser and/or retailer proves that the lack of conformity is:
Amendment 214 #
2013/0246(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) the traveller fails to inform the organiser and/or retailer without undue delay of any lack of conformity which the traveller perceives on the spot if that information requirement was clearly and explicitly stated in the contract and is reasonable, taking into account the circumstances of the case.
Amendment 216 #
2013/0246(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 4
Article 12 – paragraph 4
4. Insofar as international conventions binding the Union limit the extent of or the conditions under which compensation is to be paid by a provider carrying out a service which is part of a package, the same limitations shall apply to the organiser. and/or retailer.Insofar as international conventions not binding the Union limit compensation to be paid by a service provider, Member States may limit compensation to be paid by the organiser accordingly. In other cases, the contract may limit compensation to be paid by the organiser as long as that limitation does not apply to personal injury and damage caused intentionally or with gross negligence and does not amount to less than three times the total price of the packagend/or retailer accordingly.
Amendment 219 #
2013/0246(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Member States shall ensure that the organiser and/or retailer gives prompt assistance to the traveller in difficulty, in particular by:
Amendment 223 #
2013/0246(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 2
Article 14 – paragraph 2
The organiser and/or retailer shall be able to charge a reasonable fee for such assistance if the situation is caused by the traveller's negligence or intent.
Amendment 226 #
2013/0246(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 1
Article 15 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that organisers and retaile, retailers and other operators facilitating the procurement of assisted travel arrangements established in their territory obtain a security for the effective and prompt refund of all payments made by travellers and, insofar as carriage of passengers is included, for the travellers' effective and prompt repatriation in the event of insolvency.
Amendment 232 #
2013/0246(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 1
Article 16 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall recognise as meeting the requirements of their national rules transposing Article 15 any insolvency protection obtained by an organiser or a retaileperator facilitating the procurement of assisted travel arrangements under the rules of its Member State of establishment transposing Article 15.
Amendment 236 #
2013/0246(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 2
Article 16 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall designate central contact points to facilitate the administrative cooperation and supervision of organisers and retaileperators facilitating the procurement of assisted travel arrangements operating in « different Member States. They shall notify the contact details of these contact points to all other Member States and the Commission.
Amendment 241 #
2013/0246(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 4
Article 16 – paragraph 4
4. If a Member State has doubts about the insolvency protection of an organiser or of a retaileperator facilitating the procurement of assisted travel arrangements which is established in a different Member State and is operating on its territory, it shall seek clarification from the Member State of establishment. « Member States shall respond to requests from other Member States at the latest within 15 working days of receiving them..
Amendment 244 #
2013/0246(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point b
b) that the traveller will not benefit from any of the rights granted by this Directive exclusively to package travellers, but will benefit from the right to a refund of pre- payments and, insofar as carriage of passengers is included, to repatriation in case the retaileoperator itself or any of the service providers becomes insolvent.
Amendment 249 #
2013/0246(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 1
Article 19 – paragraph 1
Member States shall ensure that a retaileny operator who has agreed to arrange the booking of a package or assisted travel arrangements or who facilitates the booking of such services shall be liable for any errors occurring in the booking process, unless such errors are attributable to the traveller or to unavoidable and extraordinary circumstances.
Amendment 252 #
2013/0246(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 1
Article 20 – paragraph 1
In cases where an organiser or, in accordance with Articles 15 or 18, a retaileperator pays compensation, grants price reduction or meets the other obligations incumbent on it under this Directive, no provision of this Directive or of national law may be interpreted as restricting its right to seek redress from any third parties which contributed to the event triggering compensation, price reduction or other obligations.
Amendment 253 #
2013/0246(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 1
Article 21 – paragraph 1
1. A declaration by an organiseperator that he is acting exclusively as a provider of a travel service, as an intermediary or in any other capacity, or that a package within the meaning of this Directive does not constitute a package, shall not absolve the organiseperator from the obligations imposed on organiseperators under this Directive.
Amendment 67 #
2013/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) In order to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from shipping at Union level the best possible option remains setting up a system for monitoring, reporting and verification (MRV) of CO2 emissions based on the fuel consumption of ships as, allowing aggregated data to be collected, as this would be a first step of a staged approach for the inclusion ofseeking to determine whether maritime transport emissions should be included in the Union’s greenhouse gas reduction commitment.
Amendment 85 #
2013/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) The Union MRV system should serve as a model for the implementation of a global MRV system. A global MRV system is preferable as it could be regarded as more effective due to the broader scope. In this context, the Commission should share relevant information on the implementation of this Regulation with the IMO and other relevant international bodies on a regular basis and relevant submissions should be made to the IMO. Where an agreement on a global MRV system is reached, the Commission should review the Union MRV system in view of aligning it towith the global system.
Amendment 105 #
2013/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. Monitoring and reporting shall be complete and cover allCO2 emissions from the combustion of fuels. Companies shall apply appropriate measures to prevent any data gaps within the reporting period.
Amendment 113 #
2013/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Amendment 123 #
2013/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8
Article 8
From 1 January 2018, companies shall, based on the monitoring plan approved in accordance with Article 13(1), monitor emissions for each ship on a per-voyage andbasis, or on a monthly basis where ships make several voyages over short periods, and, on an annual basis by, applying the appropriate method among those set out in part B of Annex I and by calculating emissions in accordance with part A of Annex I, shall declare and publish the information collected.
Amendment 140 #
2013/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – point g a (new)
Article 9 – point g a (new)
(ga) the starting and ending dates and times of the periods in which no surveillance was carried out, due to emergencies and dangerous situations, as for example in rescue operations.
Amendment 170 #
2013/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 1
Article 21 – paragraph 1
1. By 30 June each year, the Commission shall make publicly available aggregated data on the emissions reported in accordance with Article 11 and information on the company’s compliance with the monitoring and reporting requirements set out in Articles 11 and 17.
Amendment 171 #
2013/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 2
Article 21 – paragraph 2
Amendment 181 #
2013/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 3
Article 22 – paragraph 3
3. Where an international agreement on global measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from maritime transport is reached, the Commission shall review this Regulation and may, if appropriate, propose amendments to this Regulationin order to bring it into line with the international rules in force.
Amendment 183 #
2013/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23
Article 23
The power to adopt delegated acts in order to supplement and amend the provisions of Annexes I and II to take into account up- to-date scientific evidence available, as well as the relevant data available on board of ships and the relevant international rules and internationally accepted standardsmay be exercised only for the purpose of aligning those Annexes with current IMO international rules. That power, intended to ensure compliance with the international rules in force, to identify the most accurate and efficient methods for monitoring of emissions, and to improve the accuracy of the information requested related to the monitoring and reporting of emissions is conferred on the Commission subject to the conditions laid down under Article 24 to the extent that it concerns non- essential elements of this Regulation.
Amendment 28 #
2013/0187(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5a) In order to ensure the interoperability of technologies used across the world, the Commission and EASA should encourage an internationally coordinated approach concerning the standardisation efforts embarked on by the International Civil Aviation Organisation.
Amendment 112 #
2013/0186(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
Amendment 115 #
2013/0186(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5a) In order to ensure that the expected increase in air traffic does not cause or exacerbate congestion in European air space, with all the economic, environmental and security costs that that would entail, fragmentation of the space should be remedied and this Regulation should be implemented as swiftly as possible.
Amendment 116 #
2013/0186(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 b (new)
Recital 5 b (new)
(5b) The implementation of the Single European Sky should have a positive impact in terms of growth, employment and competitiveness in Europe, in particular by increasing demand for jobs requiring advanced qualifications.
Amendment 118 #
2013/0186(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) To ensure the consistent and sound, sound and independent oversight of service provision across Europe, the national supervisory authorities should be guaranteed sufficient findependence andancial and human resources. This independence should not prevent those authorities from exercising their tasks within an administrative framework.
Amendment 130 #
2013/0186(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) The concept of a Network Manager entity is central to improving the performance of Air Traffic Management at network level, by centralising the provision of certain services, which are best performed at network level. In order to facilitate dealing with an aviation crisis, a coordination of the measures to be adopted to prevent and respond to such a crisis should be ensured by the Network Manager.
Amendment 105 #
2013/0157(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) Facilitating access to the port services market at Union level and introducing the financial transparency and autonomy of seaports will improve the quality and efficiency of service provided to users of the port and contribute to a climate more favourable to investments in ports, and thereby help reduce costs for transport users and contribute to promoting short sea shipping and a better integration of maritime transport with rail, inland waterway and road transport. They will also allow the removal of persistent barriers to intra-Community maritime transport, which impede the creation of a genuine internal market for maritime transport.
Amendment 110 #
2013/0157(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
(4a) The particular nature of the organisation and tasks performed by the managing bodies of ports and the extreme diversity of European ports render any standardisation initiative at Community level impossible and irrelevant. In this context, it is vitally important to recognise the competence of Member States in determining how their ports are to be managed, taking due account of the specificities and characteristics of each port and the national legislation in force, without this creating an obstacle to compliance with the rules of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union in respect of competition and financial transparency.
Amendment 120 #
2013/0157(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) The self-provision of service which entails shipping companies or providers of port services to employ staff of their own choice and to provide themselves port services is regulated in a number of Member States for safety or social reasons. The stakeholders consulted by the Commission when preparing its proposal highlighted that imposing a generalised allowance of the self-provision of service at Union level would require additional rules on safety and social issues in order to avoid possibleany negative impacts in these areas. It appears therefore appropriate at this stage not to regulate this issue at Union level and to lreave it to the Member States toffirm the competence and the responsibility of Member States to examine the advisability of regulateing the self-provision of port services or not. Therefore, this Regulation should only cover the provision of port services for remuneration.
Amendment 131 #
2013/0157(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) In the interest of efficient, safe and environmentally sound port management, the managing body of the port should be able to require that port service providers can demonstrate that they meet minimum requirements to perform the service in an appropriate way. These minimum requirements should be limited to a clearly defined set of conditions concerning the professional qualifications of the operators, including in terms of training, and the equipment required insofar asto provide quality port services in a continuous manner, and ensure respect for these requirements are transparent, non- discriminatory, objective and relevant for the provision of the port service. in terms of maritime safety and security. These conditions should also take account environmental requirements, as well as national social standards.
Amendment 141 #
2013/0157(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) The recourse to public service obligations leading to a limitation inMember States should be able to impose public service obligations with regard to port services in order to limit the number of providers of a port service should only be justified for reasons of public interest in order to ensure the accessibility of the port service to all users, the availability of the port service all year long orand in the entire port area, the affordability of the port service to certain category of users, maritime safety and security and the environmental sustainability of port operations.
Amendment 152 #
2013/0157(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) Member States should retain the power to ensure an adequate level of social protection for the staff of undertaking providing port services. This Regulation shall not affect the application of the social and labour rules of the Member States. In cases of limitation of the number of port service providers, where the conclusion of a port service contract may entail a change of port service operator, it should be possible for the competent authorities to askrequire the chosen service operator to apply the provisions of Council Directive 2001/23/EC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the safeguarding of employees' rights in the event of transfers of undertakings, businesses or parts of undertakings or businesses11. __________________ 11 OJ L 82, 22.03.01, p. 16.
Amendment 160 #
2013/0157(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20 a (new)
Recital 20 a (new)
Amendment 163 #
2013/0157(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22 a (new)
Recital 22 a (new)
(22a) The Commission should clarify the concept of State aid with regard to the financing of port infrastructures, taking into account the non-commercial nature of public access and defence infrastructures, in particular rail and road access infrastructures and their connections to the national transport system, the infrastructure necessary for public services in port areas, berths, and any infrastructure allowing access to a port area, including access by sea, inland waterways and defences. These types of infrastructure should be accessible to all potential users on an equal footing and without discrimination. It should be solely the responsibility of the State in question to meet the general needs of the population.
Amendment 225 #
Amendment 243 #
2013/0157(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5
5. "managing body of the port" means any public or private body which, whether or not in conjunction with other activities, has as its objective under national law or instruments the administration and management of the port infrastructures, port traffic, the coordination and, where appropriate, the realisation, organisation or the control of the activities of the operators present in the port concerned, the administration and the management of port traffic in the port in question and the development of the port area;
Amendment 248 #
2013/0157(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6
6. "mooring" means the services, land and maritime equipment and personnel for the berthing and un- berthing serviceoperations required for a waterborne vessel being anchored or otherwise fastened to the shore in the port or in the waterways access to the port infrastructures;
Amendment 252 #
2013/0157(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9
9. "port infrastructure charge" means a fee collected for the direct or indirect benefit of the managing body of the port and paid by the operators of waterborne vessels or cargo owners for the use of facilities and services that allow vessels entry and exit in and out of the port, including the waterways giving access to those ports, as well as where these waterways are administered and managed by the port itself, access to the processing of passengers and cargo, and land connections with the port;
Amendment 260 #
2013/0157(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 16
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 16
16. "seaport" means an area of land and water made up of such works and equipment so as to permit, principally, the reception of ships, their loading and unloading, the storage of goods, the receipt and delivery of these goods and the embarkation and disembarkation of passengers and other persons; and any other infrastructure necessary for transport operators within the port area;
Amendment 274 #
2013/0157(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. The managing body of the port mayshall require that providers of port services comply with minimum requirements to perform the corresponding port service.
Amendment 275 #
2013/0157(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. The minimum requirements provided for in paragraph 1 may only relate, where applicable,relate to:
Amendment 278 #
2013/0157(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) the equipment needed to provide the relevant port service in normal and safe conditions and theto any vessel which the port may receive, at all berths, in normal and safe conditions, in a continuous manner, and the technical and technical capacity to maintain this equipment at the appropriate level;
Amendment 304 #
2013/0157(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the scarcity or reserved use of land, provided that the managing body can demonstrate that the land constitutes an essential port facility to provide thewhich is essential for the provision of port services and that the limitation is, where applicable, in accordance with the formal development plan of the port as agreed by the management body of the port and where appropriate any other public competent authorities according to the national legislation;
Amendment 314 #
2013/0157(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) where the characteristics of the port market of a given port do not enable multiple providers to provide quality port services in conditions which guarantee the security, continuity and quality of the service;
Amendment 327 #
2013/0157(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. The duration of the port service contract shall be limited. The managing body of the port, or where appropriate the competent authority, shall determine that duration on the basis of the nature and purpose of the service to which the contract relates. The calculation shall include both initial investments and investments during the duration of the contract.
Amendment 335 #
2013/0157(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the availability of the service to all users and all berths;
Amendment 349 #
2013/0157(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
1. In the cases provided for in Article 6 (1) (b), the managing body of the port or the competent authority may decide either to provide a port service under public service obligations itselfthemselves, through agents employed or commissioned by the competent authority, where appropriate, or to impose such obligations directly on a legally distinct entity over which ithey exercises a control similar to that exercised over itstheir own departments. In such a case, the port service provider shall be considered as an internal operator for the purpose of this Regulation.
Amendment 351 #
2013/0157(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 2
2. The managing body of the port or the competent authority shall be considerdeemed asto exercising ae control ofver a legally distinct entity similar to that exercised to itsin their own departments only if ithey exercises a decisive influence over both the strategic objectives identified and the significant decisions of the controlledrelating to the port service concerned, taken by the legal entity concerned.
Amendment 371 #
2013/0157(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2
Article 10 – paragraph 2
2. Without prejudice to national and Union law including collective agreements between social partners, the managing bodies of the port may require the designated provider of port services, newly appointed in accordance with the procedure established by Article 7, in the case where this provider is different from the incumbent provider of port services, to grant staff previously taken on by the incumbent provider of port services the rights to which they would have been entitled if there had been a transfer within the meaning of Directive 2001/23/EC.
Amendment 381 #
2013/0157(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
This Chapter and the transitional provisions of Article 24 shall notonly apply to cargo handlbunkering services and passenger servicort reception facilities.
Amendment 384 #
2013/0157(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Where the managing body of the port thatprovides port services itself and receives public funds provides portfor those services itself, it shall keep thwo separate accounts, of eachne for the port service activity separate from the accounts of itsies for which it receives public funding and a second one for the other activities, in such a way that :
Amendment 399 #
2013/0157(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 7 a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 7 a (new)
Amendment 408 #
2013/0157(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 3
Article 13 – paragraph 3
3. The port service provider shall make available to the competent independent supervisory body as referred to in Article 17, upon requesbody designated pursuant to Article 17, in the event of a formal complaint, information on the elements serving as a basis to determine the structure and the level of the port service charges that falls under the application of paragraph 1 of this Article. This information shall include the methodology used for setting the port charges with regard to the facilities and services to which these port service charges relate to.
Amendment 431 #
2013/0157(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 5
Article 14 – paragraph 5
5. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt, where necessary, delegated acts in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 21 concerning common classifications of vessels, fuels and types of operations according to which the infrastructure charges can vary and common charging principles for port infrastructure charges, internationally recognised classifications of vessels and fuels according to which the infrastructure charges can vary.
Amendment 437 #
2013/0157(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 7
Article 14 – paragraph 7
7. The managing body of the port shall make available to the competent independent supervisory body, in the event of a formal complaint and upon request, make available to the body designated pursuant to Article 17 and to the Commission, upon request, the information referred to in paragraph 4 and the detailed costs and revenues,, which shall servinge as a basis to determine the structure and the level of the port infrastructure charges and the methodology used for setting the port infrastructure charges with regard to the facilities and services to which these port charges relate to.
Amendment 81 #
2013/0105(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) Longer 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 theVehicles of a maximum weight of 44 tonnes may be used in cross- border use remains limited to two Member States where the existing infrastructure and the road safety requirementstransport if the two Member States concerned already 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 respect.
Amendment 99 #
2013/0105(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) UsingIn line with the principle of technological neutrality and to encourage hauliers to use alternative engines that no longer rely only on fossil fuels and are therefore non-polluting or less polluting, such as electric or hybrid engines for heavy-duty vehicles or buses (mainly in urban or suburban environments) generates extra weight which shouldit seems essential that the extra weight of these alternative engines is not be counted at the expense of the effective load of the vehicle so that the road transport sector is not penalised in economic terms.
Amendment 223 #
2013/0105(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Directive 96/53/EC
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
In the aim of improving the aerodynamicenergy efficiency performance and road safety of vehicles or combinations of vehicles, vehicles or combinations of vehicles that meet the criteria set out in paragraph 2 below may exceed the maximum lengths provided for in point 1.1 of Annex I. The main purpose of these exceedances is to allow the construction of tractor cabs improving the aerodynamic characteristicsimprovements in the energy performance of vehicles or combinations of vehicles, and improvingto enhance road safety. Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 should be amended accordingly.
Amendment 229 #
2013/0105(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Directive 96/53/EC
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
improved aerodynamicenergy performance of the vehicles,
Amendment 244 #
2013/0105(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Directive 96/53/EC
Article 1 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 3 a (new)
(3a) New vehicles shall use tractor cabs that comply with the safety requirements referred to in Article 9(2) from [10 years from the entry into force of this Directive].
Amendment 13 #
2013/0092(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) The Agency should play an active role in maintaining and developing further the satellite imagery service for surveillance, the early detection of pollution and identification of the responsible ships or oil and gas installations. This system should improve the availability of data and the effectiveness of the response to pollution, and should speed up both the initial response and the provision of appropriate support facilities.
Amendment 16 #
2013/0092(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) Financial security should therefore be provided for the funding of the tasks entrusted to the Agency in the field of pollution response and associated actions on the basis of a multiannual commitment. The size of that multiannual commitment needs to take account of the expansion of the Agency's remit and the extension of the geographical scope of its response activities. The annual amounts of the Union contribution should be determined by the Budgetary Authority in accordance with the annual budgetary procedure.
Amendment 20 #
2013/0092(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14 a (new)
Recital 14 a (new)
(14a) Given the need for the Agency to be in a secure financial position, regardless of multiannual funding from the Commission, the Union and the Member States need to look into ways of having the costs incurred by the Agency in connection with the provision of goods and services and the performance of work refunded by third parties responsible for causing pollution or allowing it to spread.
Amendment 21 #
2013/0092(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) ‘oil and gas installation’ means a stationary fixed or mobile facility, or a combination of facilities permanently interconnected by bridges or other structures, used for offshore oil or gas operations or in connection with those operations; this includes mobile offshore drilling units only if they are stationed in offshore waters for drilling, production or other activities associated with offshore oil or gas operations, as well as infrastructure and facilities used to bring the oil and gas onshore and to onshore terminals.
Amendment 31 #
2013/0092(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
The Union and the Member States may introduce arrangements under which costs incurred by the Agency in the performance of its duties under this Regulation, as regards the provision of goods and services and the performance of work, may be refunded by third parties responsible for causing pollution or allowing it to spread.
Amendment 34 #
2013/0092(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 2 a (new)
In accordance with the principle of mutual assistance and in view of the expansion of the Agency’s remit to cover the countries coming under the enlargement policy and the European Neighbourhood Policy, countries bordering on Europe’s sea basins shall also facilitate the pooling of information and cooperate in setting up this list.
Amendment 39 #
2013/0092(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 2
On the basis of this report, the Commission may, if appropriate, propose amendments to this Regulation in particular in order to take account of scientific progress in the field of combating pollution caused by ships and marine pollution caused by oil and gas installations, especially pollution caused by oil or hazardous and noxious substances, as well as of changes to the regional and international commitments entered into by the Union in this area.
Amendment 63 #
2013/0074(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) Such an approach to ocean management has been developed in the Integrated Maritime Policy for the European Union, including, as its environmental pillar, Directive 2008/56/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 June 2008 establishing a framework for Community action in the field of marine environmental policy. The objective of the Integrated Maritime Policy is to support the sustainable development of seas and oceans, to promote the development of renewable marine energy sources and to develop coordinated, coherent and transparent decision-making in relation to the Union’s sectoral policies affecting the oceans, seas, islands, coastal and outermost regions and maritime sectors, including through sea- basin strategies or macro-regional strategies.
Amendment 66 #
2013/0074(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The Integrated Maritime Policy identifies maritime spatial planning and integrated coastal management as cross- cutting policy tools for public authorities and stakeholders to apply a coordinated, integrated approach. The application of an ecosystem-based approach will contribute to promoting the sustainable growth of the maritime and coastal economies and the sustainable use of marine and coastal resources. by also removing the physical obstacles existing at the land-sea interface in order to ensure the continuity of economic activities;
Amendment 68 #
2013/0074(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) In its recent Communication on Blue Growth, Opportunities for Marine and Maritime Sustainable Growth, the Commission has identified a number of ongoing EU initiatives which are intended to implement the Europe 2020 Strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth. The Communication has also identified a number of sector activities on which blue growth initiatives should focus in the future and which should be adequately supported by maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies. The Member States’ clear support for these identified strategic areas will provide legal certainty and predictability for public and private investment, which will have a leverage effect on all sectoral policies linked to the maritime and coastal space.
Amendment 78 #
2013/0074(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) The management of maritime and coastal areas is complex and involves different levels of authorities, economic operators and other stakeholders. In order to guarantee sustainable development in an effective manner, it is essential that stakeholders, authorities and the public are consulted at an appropriate stage in the preparation of maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies under this Directive, in accordance with relevant EU legislation. A good example for public consultation provisions can be found in article 2(2) of Directive 2003/35.
Amendment 79 #
2013/0074(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 28
Recital 28
(28) Timely transposition of the provisions of this Directive is essential since the EU has adopted a number of policy initiatives that are to be implemented by the year 2020 and which this Directive aims to support. The shortest possible deadline for the transposition of this Directive should therefore be adoptharmonised.
Amendment 83 #
2013/0074(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. This Directive establishes a framework for maritime spatial planning and integrated coastal management aiming at promoting the sustainable growth of maritime and coastal economies and the sustainable use of marine and coastal resources., in particular by supporting the priority areas identified in the Commission Communication of 13 September 2012 on Blue Growth, Opportunities for Marine and Maritime Sustainable Growth,
Amendment 99 #
2013/0074(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
2a. ‘Maritime spatial plan’ means a plan resulting from a public process for analysing and planning the spatial and temporal distribution of human activities in maritime areas to achieve the economic, environmental and social objectives laid down in this Directive, in accordance with the relevant national policies, with a view to identifying the use of maritime space for different activities, encouraging multipurpose use in particular and avoiding the partitioning of these activities;
Amendment 101 #
2013/0074(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 b (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 b (new)
2b. 'Integrated coastal management strategies' means practices and/or strategies aimed at establishing integrated management of all the policy processes affecting the coastal zone which address the land-sea interactions of coastal activities in a coordinated way, with a view to ensuring the sustainable development of coastal and marine areas. These strategies ensure that management or development decisions are taken coherently across all sectors and avoid, or at least limit, conflicts over the use of coastal and marine areas.
Amendment 115 #
2013/0074(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 3
Article 4 – paragraph 3
3. When establishing maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies, Member States shall give due regard to the particularities, needs and opportunities of the regions and the sub- regions, the respective sector activities, the marine waters and coastal zones concerned and potential climate change impacts.
Amendment 125 #
2013/0074(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Maritime spatial plansning and integrated coastal management strategies shall apply an ecosystem-based approach to facilitate thsupport sustainable development and growth in the maritime sector, shall ensure co- existence and prevenlimit conflicts between competing sector activities in marine waters and coastal zones, and shall aim to contribute to, in line with the priority areas identified in the Commission Communication on Blue Growth, Opportunities for Marine and Maritime Sustainable Growth, shall have the following objectives:
Amendment 133 #
2013/0074(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) promoting the development of sustainable maritime transport and providing efficient and cost- effective shipping routes across Europe, including port accessibility and transport safety;
Amendment 141 #
2013/0074(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) ensuring the preservation, protection and improvementrestoration of the environment as well as the prudent and rational use of natural resources, notably in order to achieve good environmental status, halt the loss of biodiversity and degradation of ecosystem services and reduce marine pollution risks;
Amendment 153 #
2013/0074(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) identify the trans-boundary effectaspects and consequences of maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies on the marine waters and coastal zones under the sovereignty or jurisdiction of third countries in the same marine region or sub- region and related coastal zones and deal with them in cooperation with the competent authorities of these countries in accordance with Articles 12 and 13;
Amendment 160 #
2013/0074(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
1. Maritime spatial plans shall contain at least a mapping of marine waters which identifies the actual, expected and potential spatial and temporal distribution of all relevantthe maritime uses and activities referred to in Article 2(2) in order to achieve the objectives as set out in Article 5.
Amendment 162 #
2013/0074(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) installations for the extraction of energy and the production of renewable energy and for bringing energy onshore;
Amendment 165 #
2013/0074(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) maritime transport and port access routes;
Amendment 177 #
2013/0074(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) utilisation of specific natural resources including installations for the extraction of energy and the production of renewable energy and for bringing energy onshore, taking into account investment projects in this area;
Amendment 179 #
2013/0074(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) configuration and future development of infrastructure, energy facilities, transport, ports, maritime works and other structures including green infrastructure;
Amendment 186 #
2013/0074(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall establish means for the public participation of all interested parties at an early stage inconsultation so that all directly concerned parties and authorities can be informed about the development of maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies and submit their observations.
Amendment 188 #
2013/0074(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 2
2. Public participationMember states shall ensure that the relevant stakeholders and authorities and the public concerned are consulted on the draft plans and strategies andpublic have access to the results once available.
Amendment 189 #
2013/0074(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 3
Article 9 – paragraph 3
Amendment 196 #
2013/0074(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1
1. Each Member State bordering a coastal zone or maritime area of another Member State shall cooperate to ensure that maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies are coherent and coordinated across the coastal zone or marine region and/or sub-region concerned, in particular with regard to existing and future sea-basin strategies. Such cooperation shall in particular take into account issues of a transnational nature, such as cross-border infrastructure.
Amendment 217 #
2013/0074(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point b – indent 4
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point b – indent 4
Amendment 159 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
Recital 27
(27) In order to ensure that the damage to or loss of mobility equipment is compensated to its full value, air carriers should offer free of charge to persons with reduced mobility the opportunity to make a special declaration of interest, which pursuant to the Montreal Convention, allows them to seek full compensation for loss or damage. Air carriers should inform passengers of this declaration and the rights attaching to it whenever they make a ticket booking.
Amendment 162 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
Recital 28
(28) Passengers are sometimes confused about the baggage they are allowed to take on board, in terms of dimensions, weight or number of items. In order to ensure that passengers are fully aware of the baggage allowances included in their ticket, both for cabin and hold baggage, air carriers should clearly indicate these allowances at booking and at the airport. When an airline company has authorised baggage to be carried as cabin baggage at the time the passenger registers at the check-in desk at the airport, it cannot refuse to carry that baggage in the cabin, unless it transfers it free of charge to the hold.
Amendment 186 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point d
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point d
Regulation (EC) No 261/2004
Article 2 – point 1
Article 2 – point 1
Amendment 290 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point c
Regulation (EC) No 261/2004
Article 5 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Amendment 349 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Regulation (EC) No 261/2004
Article 6 – paragraph 5
Article 6 – paragraph 5
Subject to safety constraints, where a tarmac delay exceeds one hour, the operating air carrier shall provide free of charge access to toilet facilities and, drinking water and food, shall ensure adequate heating or cooling of the passenger cabin, and shall ensure that adequate medical attention is available if needed. Where a tarmac delay reaches a maximum of fivetwo hours, the aircraft shall return to the gate or another suitable disembarkation point where passengers shall be allowed to disembark and to benefit from the same assistance as specified in paragraph 1, unless there are safety-related or security- related reasons why the aircraft cannot leave its position on the tarmac.'
Amendment 370 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Regulation (EC) No 261/2004
Article 6 a – paragraph 2
Article 6 a – paragraph 2
Where a passenger misses a connecting flight as a result of a delay to a preceding connecting flight, the passenger shall have a right to compensation by the Community air carrier operating that preceding flight in accordance with Article 6(2). For these purposes, the delay shall be calculated by reference to the scheduled time of arrival at the final destination.
Amendment 395 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b
Regulation (EC) No 261/2004
Article 7 – paragraph 5
Article 7 – paragraph 5
The air carrier may reach a voluntary agreement with the passenger that replaces the compensation provisions set out in paragraph 1, provided that this agreement is confirmed by a document signed by the passenger which reminds the passenger of his rights to compensation under this Regulation. The air carrier shall give the passenger clear information about said rights to compensation, before the signature of a voluntary agreement.
Amendment 408 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Regulation (EC) No 261/2004
Article 8 – paragraph 5
Article 8 – paragraph 5
Where passengers choose the option referred to in paragraph 1(b), they shall, subject to availability, have the right to re- routing via another air carrier or another mode of transport where the operating air carrier cannot transport the passenger on its own services and in time to arrive at the final destination within 120 hours of the scheduled arrival time. Notwithstanding Article 22(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1008/200823, the other air carrier or other transport operator shall not charge the contracting carrier a price that goes beyond the average price paid by its own passengers for equivalent services in the last three months. __________________ 23 OJ L 293, 31.10.2008, p. 3.
Amendment 435 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Regulation (EC) No 261/2004
Article 11 – paragraph 3
Article 11 – paragraph 3
The operating air carrier shall not apply the limitations set out in Articles 9(4) and 9(5): - if the passenger is a person with a disability or a person with reduced mobility or any person accompanying him/her, an unaccompanied child, a pregnant woman or a person in need of specific medical assistance, on condition the operating air carrier or its agent or the organiser has been notified of their particular needs for assistance at least 48 hours before the scheduled time of departure of the flight,; - if the passenger is an unaccompanied child or a pregnant woman. Such notification shall be deemed to cover the entire journey and the return journey if both journeys have been contracted with the same air carrier.
Amendment 460 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13
Regulation (EC) No 261/2004
Article 14 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 5 a (new)
In Article 14, the following paragraph shall be inserted: 5a. The air carrier shall have documents at the check-in counter and the boarding gate containing the European Air Passengers Charter, which its staff shall offer air passengers at any time the latter may so request. The European Commission shall update this Charter every time there is a substantial change to air passengers rights.
Amendment 522 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Regulation (EC) No 2027/97
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2
The Community air carrier shall provide a complaint form at the airportensure that its check-in and embarkation desks and/or its airport contact staff can supply complaints forms which allows the passenger to immediately submit such a complaint about damaged or delayed baggage. Such a complaint form, which may take the form of a Property Irregularity Report (PIR), shall be accepted by the air carrier at the airport as a complaint pursuant to Article 31(2) of the Montreal Convention. This possibility shall not affect the right of the passenger to submit a complaint via other means within the deadlines given by the Montreal Convention.
Amendment 547 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Regulation (EC) No 2027/97
Article 6d – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 6d – paragraph 1 a (new)
In Article 6d the following paragraph is inserted: '1a. Passengers shall be authorised to carry with them free of charge into the cabin at least one item, such a handbag, a briefcase or a bag containing items purchased at the airport, over and above the maximum cabin baggage allowance. The air carrier shall be entitled to specify the maximum dimensions of such items.'
Amendment 552 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Regulation (EC) No 2027/97
Article 6d – paragraph 2
Article 6d – paragraph 2
Where extraordinary circumstances, such as safety reasons or a change of the aircraft type since the booking was made, preclude the carriage in the cabin of items included in the carry-on baggage allowance and other items normally admitted in the cabin, the air carrier may carry them in the hold of the aircraft, but at no extra cost to the passenger. Hand luggage or other items admitted to the cabin on registration at the air carrier's desk in the airport may not for any reason be refused on embarkation unless transferred to the hold at no extra cost to the passenger.
Amendment 577 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1
Annex 1
Regulation (EC) No 261/2004
Annex 1 – paragraph 1 – point iii
Annex 1 – paragraph 1 – point iii
security risks, acts of sabotage or terrorism, violent political conflicts or wars rendering impossible the safe operation of the flight;
Amendment 81 #
2013/0029(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9 a (new)
Recital 9 a (new)
(9a) Despite the implementation of the safeguards set out in Directive 2013/34/EU guaranteeing the independence of the infrastructure manager, vertically integrated undertakings could use their structure to give railway operators belonging to such undertakings an undue competitive edge.
Amendment 84 #
2013/0029(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The existing requirements of Directive 2012/34/EU only includeotal separation (in legal, organisational and, decision-making iandependence. This does not entirely exclude the possibility of maintaining an integrated undertaking, as long as these three categories of independence are ensured. Concerning the decision-making independence it must be ensured that the appropriate safeguards exclude control of an integrated accounting terms) of infrastructure management and all undertakings over the decision-making of an infrastructure manager. However, even the full application of such safeguards does not ffering rail services on such infrastructure is the only way of guarding against anti-completely remove all the possibilities for discriminatory behaviour towards competitors which exist in the presence of a vertically integrated undertaking. In particular, the potential for cross- subsidisation still exists in integrated structures, or at least it is very difficult for regulatory bodies to control and enforce safeguards which are established to prevent such cross-subsidisation. An institutional separation of infrastructure management and transport operitive practices and of successfully building, for the benefit of all passengers, an open, non-discriminatory European rail market that is capable of stimulating technological and commercial innovation isn the most effective measure to solve these problemsrail sector.
Amendment 95 #
2013/0029(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Member States should therefore be required to ensure that the same legal or natural person or persons are not entitled to exercise control over an infrastructure manager and, at the same time, exercise control or any right over a railway undertaking. Conversely, control over a railway undertaking should preclude the possibility of exercising control or any right over an infrastructure managerThis Directive aims to establish free and fair competition between all railway undertakings, and therefore precludes a railway undertaking from retaining a vertically integrated model as defined in Article 3.
Amendment 109 #
2013/0029(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) Despite the implementation of the safeguards guaranteeing independence vertically integrated undertakings could abuse of their structure to provide undue competitive advantages for railway operators belonging to such undertakings. For this reason, without prejudice to Article 258 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, the Commission should verify, upon request of a Member State or on its own initiative, that these safeguards are effectively implinfrastructure managemented and that any remaining distortions of competition are removedall undertakings offering railway services on that infrastructure are indeed totally separate. In case the Commission is not in a position to confirm that this has been achieved, all Member States should have the possibility to limit or revoke access rights of the integrated operators concerned.
Amendment 170 #
2013/0029(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 1 – point c
Article 1 – point 1 – point c
Directive 2012/34/EU
Article 3 – point 31 – introductory part
Article 3 – point 31 – introductory part
‘vertically integrated undertaking’ means an undertaking where the railway undertaking uses the infrastructure manager’s infrastructure and where:
Amendment 237 #
2013/0029(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 3
Article 1 – point 3
Directive 2012/34/EU
Article 7 – paragraph 5
Article 7 – paragraph 5
Amendment 546 #
2013/0029(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 8 d (new)
Article 1 – point 8 d (new)
Directive 2012/34/EU
Article 57 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 57 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
8d. In Article 57 paragraph 1, the following subparagraph is added: In the light of experience acquired through cooperation with the regulatory bodies, the Commission shall, one year after entry into force of the directive, submit a legislative proposal establishing a European regulatory body with a supervisory and arbitration function empowering it to deal with cross-border issues and hear appeals against decisions taken by national regulatory bodies.'
Amendment 125 #
2013/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 1 – point a
Article 1 – point 1 – point a
Regulation (EC) No. 1370/2007
Article 2 – point c
Article 2 – point c
Amendment 137 #
2013/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 1 – point b
Article 1 – point 1 – point b
Regulation (EC) No. 1370/2007
Article 2 – point e
Article 2 – point e
"The scope of public service obligations shall exclude all public transport services that go beyond of what is necessary to reap local, regional or sub-national network effects. Commercially viable lines may be included in public service contracts where such inclusion generates a network effect, making it possible to preserve the economic balance of public service contracts.
Amendment 212 #
2013/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 2
Article 1 – point 2
Regulation (EC) No. 1370/2007
Article 2 a (new) – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 2 a (new) – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
The assessment of appropriateness referred to in point (b) shall take into account whether a public intervention in the provision of passenger transport is a suitable means of achieving the objectives of the public transport plans and the network effect necessary for economic equilibrium in the public service obligation.
Amendment 357 #
2013/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 5
Article 1 – point 5
Regulation (EC) No 1370/2007
Article 5 a (new) – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 5 a (new) – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 36 #
2013/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) The Agency should contribute to the creation and effective functioning of a Single European railway area without frontiers and guaranteeing a high level of safety while improving the competitive position of the railway sector. That should be attained by contributing, on technical matters, to the implementation of European Union legislation by enhancing the level of interoperability of railway systems and to developing a common approach to safety on the European railway system. The Agency should also perform the role of European authority responsible for issuing authorisations for placing on the market for railway vehicles and for types of vehicles, safety certificates for railway undertakings and authorisations for placing in service of trackside control-command and signallingERTMS sub-systems. Moreover, it should monitor national railway rules and the performance of national authorities acting in the railway interoperability and safety fields.
Amendment 52 #
2013/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) In order to further pursue the development of Single European rail area, in particular with relation to providing appropriate information to freight customers and passengers, and taking into account current involvement of the Agency, it is necessary to give it a strengthened role in the field of telematics applications. This would ensure their consistent development and swift deployment, excluding commercial applications, which remain the responsibility of the operators.
Amendment 79 #
2013/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
Recital 28
(28) In order to perform its tasks properly, the Agency should have legal personality and an autonomous budget funded mainly through a contribution by the Union and through fees and charges paid by applicants. The EU contribution will need to be assessed and revised each time new powers are added which are not subject to fees or charges paid by applicants. In order to ensure independence in its daily management and in the opinions, recommendations and decisions which it issues, the Agency’s organisation should be transparent, the Executive Director should have full responsibility. The Agency’'s staff should be independent and should represent an appropriate balance of short-term and long-term contracts, in order to maintain its organisational knowledge and business continuity while keeping necessary and on- going exchange of expertise with the railway sector.
Amendment 85 #
2013/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 37
Recital 37
(37) In order to properly determine the level of fees and charges which the Agency is entitled to levy, 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 in respect of articles dealing with issuing and renewal of authorisations for placing in service of trackside control- command and signallingERTMS subsystems, authorisations for placing on the market for vehicles and for types of vehicles, and safety certificates. It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level. The Commission, when preparing and drawing-up delegated acts, should ensure a simultaneous, timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the European Parliament and Council.
Amendment 120 #
2013/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 4
Article 7 – paragraph 4
4. Member States and stakeholders shall provide the Agency, as required and at its request, with the data necessary for the impact assessment.
Amendment 128 #
2013/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1
1. The Agency may carry out visits to the Member States in order to perform its tasks, in particular those referred to in Articles 12, 21, 22, 16, 17, 18, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 , 33 and 38, in accordance with the policy defined by the Management Board.
Amendment 136 #
2013/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1
The Agency shall issue, suspend, amend, renew or revoke single safety certificates in accordance with Articles 10 and 11 of Directive … [the Safety Directive].
Amendment 145 #
2013/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
(ga) submit to the Commission the recommendations on European standards developed by European standardisation bodies, particularly concerning spare parts.
Amendment 150 #
2013/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point g b (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point g b (new)
(gb) In cooperation with the network of national safety authorities, the Agency shall issue opinions aimed at harmonising the national rules referred to in Article 21(1).
Amendment 164 #
2013/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1
Article 16 – paragraph 1
The Agency shall issue, suspend, amend, renew or revoke authorisations for placing on the market for railway vehicles in accordance with Article 20 of Directive … [the Interoperability Directive].
Amendment 172 #
2013/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1
Article 17 – paragraph 1
The Agency shall issue, suspend, amend, renew or revoke authorisations for placing on the market for types of vehicles in accordance with Article 22 of Directive … [the Interoperability Directive].
Amendment 180 #
2013/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – title
Article 18 – title
Authorisations for placing in service of a trackside control-command and signallingERTMS sub-system sub-systems
Amendment 185 #
2013/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1
Article 18 – paragraph 1
The Agency shall issue authorisations for placing in service of thea trackside control- command and signallingERTMS subsystems located or operated in the entire Union in accordance with Article 18 of Directive … [the Interoperability Directive].
Amendment 196 #
2013/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 2
Article 21 – paragraph 2
2. Where after the examination and within the deadlines referred to in paragraph 1 the Agency considers that national rules enable the essential requirements for interoperability to be fulfilled, CSMs to be respected and the CSTs to be achieved, and that they would not result in arbitrary discrimination or a disguised restriction on rail transport operation between Member States, the Agency shall inform the Commission and the Member State concerned about its positive assessment. The Commission may validate the rule in the IT system referred to in Article 23.
Amendment 213 #
2013/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 2
Article 22 – paragraph 2
2. Where after the examination referred to in paragraph 1 the Agency considers that national rules enable the essential requirements for interoperability to be fulfilled, CSMs to be respected and the CSTs to be achieved, and that they would not result in arbitrary discrimination or a disguised restriction on rail transport operation between Member States, the Agency shall inform the Commission and the Member State concerned about its positive assessment. The Commission may validate the rule in the IT system referred to in Article 23.
Amendment 215 #
2013/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 22 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) issue a recommendation addressed to the Member State concerned, that the problematic rule be repealed or modified immediately, and stating the reasons why theat rule in question shouldhas to be modified or repealed;
Amendment 216 #
2013/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 22 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) inform the Commission about its negative assessment and forward to it the recommendation addressed to the Member State concerned.
Amendment 222 #
2013/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 a (new)
Article 22 a (new)
Article 22a Use of the database The Agency shall carry out the technical examination of the national rules in force referred to in available national legislation as listed in its reference document database as at the date of entry into force of this Regulation.
Amendment 230 #
2013/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 1
Article 26 – paragraph 1
1. The Agency mayshall assist the railway undertakings, at their request, in checking the technical and operational compatibility between ERTMS on-board and trackside subsystems before placing a vehicle in service.
Amendment 241 #
2013/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 4
Article 29 – paragraph 4
4. If the Agency considers that the deficiencies referred to in paragraph 3 prevent the national safety authority concerned from effectively performing its tasks in relation to railway safety and interoperability, the Agency shall recommend to the national safety authority to take appropriate steps within a time limit to bewhich it defineds taking into account the importance of the deficiency.
Amendment 247 #
2013/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 4
Article 30 – paragraph 4
4. The Agency shall issue audit reports covering the activities referred to in paragraph 3 and send them to the notified conformity assessment body concerned and to the Commission. Each audit report shall include, in particular, any deficiencies identified by the Agency and recommendations for improvement. If the Agency considers that these deficiencies prevent the notified body concerned from effectively performing its tasks in relation to railway safety and interoperability, the Agency shall adopt a recommendation requesting the Member State in which that notified body is established to take appropriate steps within a time limit set by the Agency.
Amendment 250 #
2013/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 3
Article 31 – paragraph 3
3. At the Commission’s request, the Agency shall issue recommendations on how to improve the interoperability and safety of the railway systems, in particular by facilitating coordination between railway undertakings and infrastructure managers, or between infrastructure managers.
Amendment 273 #
2013/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 2 – point f
Article 33 – paragraph 2 – point f
(f) the national rules notified to the Commission in accordance with Article 8 of Directive … [Railway Safety Directive] and Articles 14 of Directive … [Interoperability Directive] and the Agency's assessment of them;
Amendment 293 #
2013/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 41 – paragraph 1
Article 41 – paragraph 1
The Agency shall contribute to identifying potential railway spare parts to be standardised. To this end, the Agency mayshall establish a working party in order to coordinate the stakeholders’ activities and mayshall establish contacts with the European standardisation bodies. The Agency shall present the Commission with appropriate recommendations. within two years after the entry into force of this Regulation and shall submit the results of its work relating to spare parts to the Commission in accordance with the procedure under Article 75.
Amendment 300 #
2013/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 43 – paragraph 4
Article 43 – paragraph 4
4. The term of office of the members shall be fourive years and may be renewed once.
Amendment 301 #
2013/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 44 – paragraph 2
Article 44 – paragraph 2
2. The term of office of the Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson shall be fourive years and may be renewed once. If, however, their membership of the Management Board ends at any time during their term of office, their term of office shall automatically expire on that date also.
Amendment 312 #
2013/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 51 – paragraph 1
Article 51 – paragraph 1
1. The Agency shall establish one or more independent Boards of Appeal.
Amendment 317 #
2013/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 52 – paragraph 1
Article 52 – paragraph 1
1. The term of office of the members and alternates of a Board of Appeal shall be fourive years and may be renewed once.
Amendment 329 #
2013/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 54 – paragraph 1
Article 54 – paragraph 1
1. An appeal may be brought before the Board of Appeal against decisions taken, or not taken within the prescribed time limits, by the Agency pursuant to Articles 12, 16, 17 and 18.
Amendment 339 #
2013/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 55 – paragraph 1
Article 55 – paragraph 1
1. Any natural or legal person may appeal against a decision addressed to that person by the Agency pursuant to Articles 12, 16, 17 and 18 or against a failure to take a decision within the prescribed time limits.
Amendment 347 #
2013/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 56 – paragraph 1
Article 56 – paragraph 1
1. When examining the appeal, the Board of Appeal shall act expeditiously and within a maximum of two months. It shall, as often as necessary, invite the parties to the appeal proceedings to file, within specified time limitsone month, observations on its notifications or on communications from other parties to the appeal proceedings. Parties to the appeal proceedings shall be entitled to make oral presentations.
Amendment 360 #
2013/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 58 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 58 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Any task or obligation in addition to the tasks stemming from EU legislation and not entailing compensation as laid down in Article 58(2)(b), (c), (d) and (e) shall be subject to an assessment and to compensation from the budget of the European Union.
Amendment 405 #
2013/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 77 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 77 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. The Agency shall undertake the certification and authorisation tasks pursuant to Articles 12, 16, 17 and 18 within one year following the entry into force of this Regulation. Until then, Member States shall continue to apply their national legislation.
Amendment 406 #
2013/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 77 – paragraph 3 b (new)
Article 77 – paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. For an additional period of 36 months after the one-year period laid down in Article 77(3a), national safety authorities may continue to issue certificates and authorisations by derogation from Articles 12, 16, 17 and 18 on the terms laid down by the Commission by means of delegated acts within the meaning of Article 75. Before those decisions are taken, the Agency shall ascertain that they will not reduce the level of safety or result in discrimination or restrictions on access to the railway system.
Amendment 89 #
2013/0012(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
Amendment 95 #
2013/0012(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) Biofuels are fuels produced from biomass, as defined in the Directive 2009/28/EC. Biofuels are currently the most important type of alternative fuels, accounting for 4.4% in EUnion transport. They can contribute to a substantial reduction in overall CO2 emissions, if they are produced sustainably and do not cause indirect lands use change. They could provide clean power to all modes of transport. However, supply constraints and sustainability considerations may limit their use.
Amendment 98 #
2013/0012(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 10 a (new)
Recital 10 a (new)
(10a) The deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure must be underpinned by a diversified and safe energy mix, which prioritises decarbonised or low-carbon-emission solutions. In order to achieve the objectives of this directive, technological neutrality must be guaranteed and national action frameworks must take due account of the requirement to support the commercial development of alternative fuels that are of an appropriate quality and available in sufficient quantities.
Amendment 99 #
2013/0012(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 10 b (new)
Recital 10 b (new)
When drawing up their national action frameworks, Member States should take due account of the technological maturity of existing solutions in order to determine the priority choice of alternative fuel and the relevant delivery and distribution infrastructure. This balanced approach should also be used when evaluating real market needs and analysing the cost-effectiveness of the commercial development model chosen for each alternative fuel.
Amendment 106 #
2013/0012(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Electricity is a clean fuel particularly attractive for deployment of electric vehicles and electric two-wheelers in urban agglomerations, peripheral population areas and the transport routes connecting them, and which can contribute to improving air quality and reducing noise. Member States should ensure that recharging points for electric vehicles are built up with sufficient coverage, at least twice the number of vehicles, and 10% of them publicly accessible, focussing in particular on urban agglomerations, peripheral population areas and the transport routes connecting them. Private owners of electric vehicles depend to a large extent on access to recharging points in collective parking lots, such as in appartment blocks, office and business locations. Regulatory provisions should be set up by public authorities, assisting citizens by ensuring that the appropriate infrastructure with sufficient electric vehicle recharging points is provided by the site developers and managers.
Amendment 114 #
2013/0012(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) Electric vehicles could contribute to the stability of the electricity system by recharging their batteries from the grid at times of low general electricity demand and feeding power from the batteries back into the grid at times of high general electricity demand. Therefore recharging points should usePeriods of high demand on the local electricity distribution system are likely to coincide with times when prices are low on the wholesale electricity market. Therefore recharging points should use intelligent charging systems, which regulate the power and duration of the charge, and be linked up to intelligent metering systems, and the price for electricity at a recharging point should be market based, so that flexible consumption (and storage) of electricity is promoted through dynamic pricing and signals from the electricity distribution system operator.
Amendment 118 #
2013/0012(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) With respect to recharging points for electric vehicles which are not publicly accessible, Member States should ensure consistency and aim to maximis, by means of intelligent control systems, that they contribute to the stability of the electricity system and are economically efficient, using existing solutions and possible synergies with intelligent meter roll-out plans following the obligation under Annex I.2 of Directive 2009/72/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009 concerning common rules for the internal market in electricity and repealing Directive 2003/54/EC. PMember States may choose whether or not to make publicly accessible recharging points are currently not part of the regulated activities of a distribution system operator as defined in Chapter VI of Directive 2009/72/EC.
Amendment 122 #
2013/0012(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 15 a (new)
Recital 15 a (new)
(15a) Member States which have already invested in the development of standardised technologies for normal and fast recharging points should not be penalised. As a result, an appropriate transitional period should be introduced for the purposes of adapting to the new standards and provision should be made for maintaining additional safety requirements.
Amendment 124 #
2013/0012(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) Hydrogen vehicles, including hydrogen powered two-wheelers, have at present very low market penetration rates but a build-up of sufficient. Before building up sustainable hydrogen refuelling infrastructure is essential to enable larger-scale hydrogen vehicle deployment. , research and development should be encouraged in an effort to ensure that hydrogen is a cost-effective alternative fuel in sufficient supply for a sufficient number of hydrogen-powered vehicles.
Amendment 125 #
2013/0012(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 18
Recital 18
Amendment 131 #
2013/0012(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) Member States should ensure that publicly accessible infrastructure for the supply of gaseous Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) to motor vehicles is built up, with distances between refuelling points allowing area covering circulation of CNG vehicles across the Union, as well as a certain number of refuelling points located in urban agglomerations, in close cooperation with regional and local authorities and the sector concerned, and depending on technical feasibility and cost-effectiveness, that sufficient and publicly accessible infrastructure for the supply of gaseous Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) to motor vehicles is built up.
Amendment 135 #
2013/0012(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) is an attractive fuel alternative for vessels to meet the requirements for decreasing the sulphur content in maritime fuels in the Sulphur Emission Control Areas, affecting half of the ships sailing in European Short Sea Shipping, as provided for by Directive 2012/33/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 November 2012 amending Council Directive 1999/32/EC as regards the sulphur content of marine fuels. A core network of LNG refuelling points for maritime and inland waterway vessels should be available at least by the end of 202030. LNG should be used alongside other fuels, such as low-sulphur-content distillates or fuels with a high sulphur content used by vessels equipped with a scrubber, in an effort to ensure that the aforementioned requirements are met. The initial focus on the core network should not rule out that in the longer perspective LNG is also made available at ports outside the core network, in particular those ports that are important for vessels not engaged in transport operations (fishing vessels, offshore service vessels etc.).
Amendment 175 #
2013/0012(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – point 4 a (new)
Article 2 – point 4 a (new)
4a) "Off-peak charging" means a combination of two situations: a low price on the wholesale electricity market and low demand on the electricity grid. At such times the grid manager shall send out a message indicating that power is available at the connection point.
Amendment 190 #
2013/0012(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – indent 5 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – indent 5 a (new)
- an annual report on developments on the alternative fuels market, and in particular on supply and demand on that market;
Amendment 231 #
2013/0012(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Slow recharging points for electric vehicles shall comply with the technical specifications set out in Annex III.1.1. by 31 December 20157 at the latest.
Amendment 243 #
2013/0012(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3
Member States shall ensure that the equipment for slow and fast recharging points as set out in Annex III.1.1 and Annex III.1.2 shall be available on fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory terms and shall comply with safety standards in force in electrical installations, such as the requirement for a safety shutter for alternating current slow recharging points.
Amendment 247 #
2013/0012(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 4
Article 4 – paragraph 4
4. Member States, in close cooperation with regional and local authorities and with the industry concerned, shall ensure that shore side electricity supply for waterborne vessels is installed in ports provided tassenger and merchant it is cost-effective and has environmental benefitsberths within ports of the TEN-T Core Network by 31 December 2020.
Amendment 254 #
2013/0012(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. To facilitate multimodal passenger transport, Member States shall ensure, where feasible and where it does not hinder the operation of rail services, that railways stations are equipped with recharging points for electric vehicles, including L-category electric vehicles. Member States shall consult the infrastructure managers, operators and owners of railways stations to ensure that the location of these recharging points is technically suitable.
Amendment 259 #
2013/0012(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 6
Article 4 – paragraph 6
6. All publicly accessible recharging points for electric vehicles shall be equipped with intelligent meteringcontrol systems as defined in Article 2(28) of Directive 2012/27/EU and respect the requirements laid down in Artto encourage off-peak charging and to inform users about the pricle 9(2) of that Directiveof the electricity consumed.
Amendment 264 #
2013/0012(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 7
Article 4 – paragraph 7
Amendment 268 #
2013/0012(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 8
Article 4 – paragraph 8
8. Member States shallmay not prohibit electric vehicle users from buying electricity from any electricity suppliusers from concluding a contract with any electro-mobility service provider, regardless of the Member State in which the supplier is registered. Member States shall ensure that consumers have the right to contract electricity simultaneously with several suppliers so that electricity supply for an electric vehicle can be contracted separately.
Amendment 276 #
2013/0012(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 11 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Not later than two years after this Directive enters into force, the Commission shall adopt measures concerning the standards applicable to recharging points for electric buses. These delegated acts shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 8.
Amendment 282 #
2013/0012(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. Member States oin the territory of which exist already atwhich hydrogen refuelling infrastructure already exists on the dayte of the entry into force of this Directive hydrogen refuelling points shall ensure that a sufficient number of publicly accessible refuelling points are available, with distances not exceeding 300 km, to allow the circulation of hydrogen vehicles within the entire national territory by 31 December 20205 at the latest.
Amendment 301 #
2013/0012(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that publicly accessible LNG refuelling points for maritime and inland waterway transport are provided in all maritime ports of the Trans-European Transport (TEN-T) Core Network, in close cooperation with regional and local authorities and with the sector concerned, shall ensure that the main maritime ports of the Trans- European Transport (TEN-T) Core Network are equipped with publicly accessible LNG refuelling points for maritime and inland waterway transport, with appropriate distances between them, to allow the circulation of LNG vessels Union-wide by 31 December 20230 at the latest. Actual market needs and existing bunkering points shall be taken into consideration when defining the network of LNG refuelling points in maritime ports.
Amendment 309 #
2013/0012(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall ensure that, in close cooperation with regional and local authorities and with the sector concerned, shall ensure that the main inland ports of the Trans- European Transport (TEN-T) Core Network are equipped with publicly accessible LNG refuelling points for maritime and inland waterway transport are provided in all inland ports of the TEN-T Core Network,, with appropriate distances between them, to allow the circulation of LNG vessels Union-wide by 31 December 202530 at the latest. Actual market needs and existing bunkering points shall be taken into consideration when defining the network of LNG refuelling points in inland ports.
Amendment 315 #
2013/0012(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 3
Article 6 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall cooperate to ensure that heavy duty motor vehicles running on LNG can travel all along the roads on the TEN-T Core Network. For this purposes, publicly accessible refuelling points for LNG shall be established within distances not exceeding 4800 km by 31 December 20230 at the latest.
Amendment 331 #
2013/0012(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 6
Article 6 – paragraph 6
6. Member States shall ensure, on the basis of identified real market needs and cost- effectiveness, that a sufficient number of publicly accessible refuelling points are available, with maximum distances of 150 km, to allow the circulation of CNG vehicles Union- widein the Union by 31 December 20230 at the latest.
Amendment 362 #
2013/0012(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – point 5 a (new)
Annex I – point 5 a (new)
5a. Market developments An annual report on changes in supply (additional infrastructure capacity) and demand (capacity actually used) on alternative fuel markets, on direct and indirect costs and on changes in tax revenue.
Amendment 133 #
2012/2318(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
Paragraph 36
36. Strongly believes that the financial crisis should be seen as an opportunity to implement the 'Pooling and Sharing' initiative in the field of maritime capability generation in a truly European manner, in particular by taking advantage of the LeaderSHIP 2020 initiative and fostering networking between operators in the shipbuilding and repair sector and the ancillary industries, which is the only way to guarantee that Europe is able and fit to meet global security challenges affecting both its waters and its naval capabilities;
Amendment 146 #
2012/2318(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40
Paragraph 40
40. Recalls that dual-use capabilities are relevant and should be welcomed in the implementation of the CSDP, in light of the complex security challenges in today’s world; stresses that the current crises in the Sahel and the Horn of Africa highlight the need for a comprehensive approach that makes uharnesses, on the one hand, of the full range of civilian-military engagement and, on the other, of dual-use equipment and capacities, including European naval capabilities and civilian and military shipbuilding capacities ensuring vessel security and resilience; invites the Member States to work with the appropriate EU bodies and agencies, notably the EDA and the Commission, in seeking EU funding for dual-use capability development, which is a way to fill in capability gaps at the national, regional and Union level; recalls the dual-use potential of the Galileo programme and its value for the implementation and effectiveness of CSDP operations, particularly in the maritime domain;
Amendment 10 #
2012/2308(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph A
Paragraph A
A. whereas certain petitions have been deposited requesting that the establishment of the European Parliament in more than one place be discontinued; either that the European Parliament should no longer have its seat in Strasbourg or that Parliament’s seat should continue to be located in Strasbourg in accordance with Protocol No 6 annexed to the Treaty on European Union;
Amendment 12 #
2012/2308(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph A – point 1 (new)
Paragraph A – point 1 (new)
(1) whereas, on the basis of Article 341 TFEU, the Protocol on the location of the seats of the institutions and of certain bodies, offices, agencies and departments of the European Union forms an integral part of the Treaties and thus of EU primary law, having been ratified, as part of the Treaty of Amsterdam, by all the Member States in accordance with their respective constitutional rules;
Amendment 13 #
2012/2308(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph A – point 2 (new)
Paragraph A – point 2 (new)
(2) having regard to the ruling handed down by the Court of Justice of the European Union on 13 December 2012 in joined Cases C-237/11 and C-238/11 opposing France and Parliament, which annuls Parliament’s decision of 9 March 2011;
Amendment 17 #
2012/2308(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph A b (new)
Paragraph A b (new)
Ab. having regard to the requirements set out in the Treaty, which, following the adoption of the Treaty of Amsterdam in 1997, has formally laid down for Parliament an arrangement involving a seat in Strasbourg and two other sites in Brussels and Luxembourg;
Amendment 19 #
2012/2308(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph A c (new)
Paragraph A c (new)
Ac. whereas the seats of some European institutions were chosen on account of their symbolic significance, one such example being Strasbourg, the city which symbolises the process of Franco-German reconciliation which is at the root of the European peace project;
Amendment 21 #
2012/2308(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph A d (new)
Paragraph A d (new)
Ad. whereas, in accordance with the sole article of Protocol No 6 annexed to the TFEU, the European Parliament has its seat in Strasbourg, the Council has its seat in Brussels, the Commission has its seat in Brussels, the Court of Justice of the European Union has its seat in Luxembourg, the Court of Auditors has its seat in Luxembourg, the Economic and Social Committee has its seat in Brussels, the Committee of the Regions has its seat in Brussels, the European Investment Bank has its seat in Luxembourg, the European Central Bank has its seat in Frankfurt and the European Police Office (Europol) has its seat in The Hague;
Amendment 22 #
2012/2308(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph A e (new)
Paragraph A e (new)
Ae. having regard to Parliament’s Environmental Statement for 2010, issued in May 2011, and in particular pages 68 to 70;
Amendment 23 #
2012/2308(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph A f (new)
Paragraph A f (new)
Af. having regard to the document drawn up by Parliament’s Secretariat entitled ‘Replies and follow-up to the discharge for 2010’;
Amendment 24 #
2012/2308(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph A g (new)
Paragraph A g (new)
Ag. having regard to the judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Union of 13 December 2012 in Cases C-237/11 and C-238/11;
Amendment 26 #
2012/2308(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph B
Paragraph B
B. whereas one of these petitions (0630/2006) does not bears the signatures of more than one million citizens of the EU; one million signatures required for compliance with Rule 201(2) (Rule 191(2) when the petition was deposited) of Parliament’s Rules of Procedure, and whereas, moreover, its originators are MEPs seeking to circumvent the Treaties;
Amendment 29 #
2012/2308(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph B a (new)
Paragraph B a (new)
Ba. whereas, pursuant to the former Rule 191(2) and the current Rule 201(2) of Parliament’s Rules of Procedure, petitions to Parliament ‘shall show the name, nationality and permanent address of each petitioner’, which ‘petition’ 0630/2006 clearly does not do;
Amendment 30 #
2012/2308(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph B b (new)
Paragraph B b (new)
Bb. whereas petitions and the more recently introduced European Citizen’s Initiative must not be used for polemical purposes by representatives of EU citizens;
Amendment 32 #
2012/2308(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph B c (new)
Paragraph B c (new)
Bc. whereas the city of Strasbourg is associated in people’s minds with the European Parliament, and whereas the seating capacity for visitors is much greater in the Strasbourg than in the Brussels Chamber, which represents an asset for the seat of European democracy;
Amendment 43 #
2012/2308(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph C – subparagraph 1 (new)
Paragraph C – subparagraph 1 (new)
whereas it appreciates that some Members of the European Parliament have difficulties of access to certain institutions or agencies because of certain problems in road, rail or air services, but does not consider that this should be the subject of a report or petition, in view of the difficulties encountered in everyday life by many fellow citizens, which would give the impression that Members of the European Parliament are out of touch with the realities facing the people of Europe;
Amendment 49 #
2012/2308(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph C a (new)
Paragraph C a (new)
Ca. whereas petitions are not an instrument for evading the Treaties but an instrument for use by European citizens to improve EU legislation which creates obstacles in their everyday life or to provide them with assistance so as to support them if their rights as citizens are disregarded;
Amendment 53 #
2012/2308(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph C b (new)
Paragraph C b (new)
Cb. whereas the concept of mobility is inherent in the work of Members of the European Parliament to enable them to come closer to European citizens, whereas the Committee on Petitions regularly invites petitioners to comment on their petitions by inviting them to the European Parliament in Brussels and whereas this work of contact with citizens should not be confined to one direction;
Amendment 56 #
2012/2308(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph C c (new)
Paragraph C c (new)
Cc. whereas, if a debate is initiated concerning the seat of the European Parliament, it will inevitably lead to discussion of the distribution of the seats of the European Institutions, which is laid down in the Treaty, and whereas the budgetary discharges of the European agencies could be affected by it;
Amendment 66 #
2012/2308(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. WelcomNotes the decision by the Committee on Constitutional Affairs to draw up a report on the location of the seats of the European Union’s institutions, bearing in mind that the adoption of such a report lies outside the remit of the European Parliament, as the Treaties do not provide for it;
Amendment 69 #
2012/2308(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Considers that the only possible way of amending the ‘Protocol on the location of the seats of the institutions and of certain bodies and departments of the European Communities and of Europol’ is by means of a Treaty revision pursuant to Article 48 TEU, which requires an initiative by a Member State or the European Commission;
Amendment 71 #
2012/2308(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Considers, however, that it is time to stop the polemics concerning the cost of the Strasbourg seat; calls therefore for the figures provided by official sources within the European Parliament to be quoted clearly in the annexes to the own- initiative report of the Committee on Constitutional Affairs, including pages 68-70 of the Environmental Declaration of the European Parliament of May 2011 concerning the ‘environmental impact of the Strasbourg seat’ and page 40 of the document of the European Parliament’s Secretariat entitled ‘REPLIES AND FOLLOW-UP TO THE DISCHARGE FOR 2010’ on the annual cost of the Strasbourg seat;
Amendment 73 #
2012/2308(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Does not considers that a majority exists within the Council in favour of altering the seat of any European Institution, bearing in mind that this would send an undesirable message to citizens, which would be interpreted as expressing a desire on the part of the Member States to make the European Union’s decision-making bodies more remote from the European citizen;
Amendment 75 #
2012/2308(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1c. Notes the intention of the Committee on Constitutional Affairs to draw up a report which will make it possible to recall that the European Parliament has its seat in Strasbourg;
Amendment 76 #
2012/2308(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 d (new)
Paragraph 1 d (new)
1d. Recalls that European Citizens’ Initiatives (ECIs) have the purpose of securing the adoption of a legal act of the Union which does not amend primary law, whereas any call for amendment of the ‘Protocol on the location of the seats of the institutions and of certain bodies and departments of the European Union’ would entail amendment of a primary legal act, which is not compatible with the regulation;
Amendment 89 #
2012/2308(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Agrees with the principle that the European Parliament would be more effective, cost-efficient andConsiders efficiency, cost-effectiveness and the principle of respectful of for the environment if it were located in a single place; and notes that the continuation of the monthly migration between Brussels andnot to be connected with the place in which Parliament sits, but with its needs; points out that according to figures from the European Parliament’s services, the annual cost of Parliament’s seat in Strasbourg hwas become a symbolic negative issue amongst most EU citizens which is detrimental to Parliament’s reputationEUR 51.5 million in 2010, or 0.04% of the annual EU budget, which represents a cost of 10 cents per EU citizen per year, and hence considers the arguments on Parliament’s cost to be exaggerated;
Amendment 90 #
2012/2308(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 (new)
emphasises that the gross cost of holding part-sessions in Strasbourg is EUR 7 445 000 per part-session, and that 80% of these costs are fixed and would be incurred irrespective of where the part-session is held, be they for equipment, publications or translation, etc.;
Amendment 94 #
2012/2308(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Considers it inappropriate in the European Year of Citizens to show these selfsame European citizens that the idea is to distance them from EU institution decision-making centres, and also believes that prevailing Euroscepticism would use this is a reason to criticise an over-concentration of decision-making bodies in one set place;
Amendment 95 #
2012/2308(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Considers that deciding the seats of EU institutions lies outside the remit of the European Parliament; points out that the ECB in Frankfurt is building new premises for itself, that the Council in Brussels will soon have new buildings, and that investments have been made in the European Parliament in Strasbourg in recent years to make it a parliament worthy of the centre of European democracy;
Amendment 98 #
2012/2308(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 c (new)
Paragraph 2 c (new)
2c. Emphasises that almost 95% of the EU budget is intended for investment and hence for the public, adding that the European Union, with such a small and deficit-less operating budget for 500 million inhabitants, stands as an example in these times of crisis;
Amendment 100 #
2012/2308(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 d (new)
Paragraph 2 d (new)
2d. Points to the environmental example set by the European Parliament’s seat in Strasbourg, which reduced its own CO2 emissions by 57% between 2006 and 2010, meaning that these now represent 3.6% of all Parliament’s CO2 emissions;
Amendment 102 #
2012/2308(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 e (new)
Paragraph 2 e (new)
2e. Adds that the carbon footprint for travel for committee, political group and delegation meetings, which increased by 23.8% between 2006 and 2010, is significantly larger (6 350 tonnes of CO2 in 2010) than that for Parliament’s seat in Strasbourg (4 199 tonnes of CO2 en 2010);
Amendment 104 #
2012/2308(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 f (new)
Paragraph 2 f (new)
2f. Considers that the success of the open days held every year at the European Parliament’s seat in Strasbourg, the 100 000 visitors each year outside part-sessions and the 10 000 students from the Euroscola Programme indicate that the European public have in no way rejected the seat of the European Parliament in Strasbourg;
Amendment 106 #
2012/2308(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 g (new)
Paragraph 2 g (new)
2g. Points out that holding part-sessions in Brussels rather than Strasbourg would result in a saving of EUR 1.5 million, as is specified in paragraph 28 - ‘Costs of using Strasbourg as the seat of the EP’ of the document drawn up by Parliament’s Secretariat entitled ‘Replies and Follow-up to the Discharge for 2010’;
Amendment 124 #
2012/2308(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 – point 1 (new)
Paragraph 3 – point 1 (new)
(1) Adds that all new European agencies and institutions should be created in the new Member States;
Amendment 126 #
2012/2308(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Points out that Croatia, as the 28th Member State of the Union as of 1 July 2013, is bound to seek the siting of a future EU agency or institution on its territory;
Amendment 132 #
2012/2308(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Points out that Parliament’s initiatives on determining for itself the matter of its seat – which is in Strasbourg – were set aside by the Court of Justice in its ruling of 13 December 2012 and that, therefore, any action on Parliament’s part to establish the seats of the EU institutions is in breach of the very Treaties which it sees itself as defending in its capacity as the democratic voice of Europe’s citizens;
Amendment 137 #
2012/2308(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Points out that the European Union has developed in a polycentric way, with the EU institutions and agencies located, insofar as possible, throughout all the Member States, so as to bring decision making closer to the people and avoid an unwelcome concentration of power;
Amendment 140 #
2012/2308(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 c (new)
Paragraph 3 c (new)
3c. Points out that it is fundamentally important to Europe’s citizens that decisions are taken in more than one place;
Amendment 146 #
2012/2308(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
Amendment 154 #
2012/2308(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 – point 1 (new)
Paragraph 4 – point 1 (new)
(1) Considers that the so-called petition No 0630/2006 is not in fact a petition because it does not meet the criteria for admissibility of petitions to Parliament under Rule 201 of its Rules of Procedure (formerly Rule 191(2)) inasmuch as it does not show the nationality and permanent address of each petitioner, and that, by implication, electronic signatures on a petition are not admissible and there can be no guarantee as to the real or virtual level of support for this initiative;
Amendment 158 #
2012/2308(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Considers, in the light of the foregoing, that the first-named petitioner in petition No 0630-2006 is the only one to meet the admissibility criteria and that this means the so-called petition has received just one signature;
Amendment 160 #
2012/2308(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Finds it regrettable that this debate should focus on a matter which concerns 0.04% of the EU budget at a time when people want to see an overall Union budget capable of responding adequately to the financial difficulties that Member States are experiencing;
Amendment 161 #
2012/2308(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 c (new)
Paragraph 4 c (new)
4c. Asks Parliament’s Legal Service to specify whether such a report on the location of the seats of the EU institutions is lawful;
Amendment 162 #
2012/2308(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 d (new)
Paragraph 4 d (new)
4d. Considers that petitions about the seats of the EU institutions should be forwarded to the Member States, which alone are empowered to take decisions in the matter;
Amendment 163 #
2012/2308(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 e (new)
Paragraph 4 e (new)
4e. Considers that the own-initiative report by the Committee on Constitutional Affairs can have no legal impact;
Amendment 164 #
2012/2308(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 f (new)
Paragraph 4 f (new)
4f. Points out that Parliament may be consulted on the question of the seats of the European institutions only prior to the convening by the Council of an intergovernmental conference and that there are no plans for such a conference.
Amendment 5 #
2012/2298(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
D a. whereas Europe’s strategy must ensure that a balance is struck between efforts to reduce the environmental imprint of transport and ensuring freedom of movement in the European Union in order to achieve a single European transport area which is intermodal, interconnected, integrated and effective in its use of resources;
Amendment 12 #
2012/2298(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Believes that more efficient, coherent and targeted use of R&I in transport policy is key in order to respond to new realities, breaking away from conventional thinking and focusing on pioneering ideas; in order to provide users with innovative transport solutions that meet the needs and fulfil the requirements of availability, profitability, credibility, quality and continuity;
Amendment 17 #
2012/2298(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that Union policies should be neutral with regard to alternative technologies ('technology neutrality'), with priorities and funding being decided on the basis of results over the entire life-cycle of specific fields, and that harmonisation efforts must not be an obstacle to the development of innovative or alternative solutions in the field of transport, the diversity of the energy mix and deployment of smart communication technologies;
Amendment 28 #
2012/2298(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Believes that R&I in the area of sustainable mobility should be based on the principle of integration, in particular through the abolition of trans-border missing links (interconnections), increased compatibility between and within the systems (interoperability) and a shift to more sustainable modes, such as rail and sustainable waterborne transportthe promotion of the most appropriate mode for a given route (intermodality) ;
Amendment 44 #
2012/2298(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Confirms that efforts to achieve cleaner power for transport and mobility technologies should be linked to more efficient concepts involving less volume and weight, as well as better vehicle design; underlines the potential of innovative energy savings through better use of wind, waves, sun, gravitation and regenand taking advantage of the opportunities offered by renewables and the use of alternative forceuels;
Amendment 56 #
2012/2298(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Strongly supports R&I in the area of individual mobility, for example walking, cycling and other mobility tools whose average weight and volume is significantly less than that of the transported body/objectwhile promoting a differentiated approach, taking into account the needs and specificities of urban, peri-urban, interurban and rural areas;
Amendment 59 #
2012/2298(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Underlines the need for the EU institutions to set examples of good practice within their own mobility management services, such as the further development of Parliament's mobility point for its Members, staff and visitors;
Amendment 64 #
2012/2298(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
Amendment 82 #
2012/2298(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Calls on the Commission to focus its research efforts on further reducing the climateenvironmental impact of different aviation emissions (such as CO2, NOx, sulphur, vapour contrails) modes of transport, in particular by supporting the higher atmosphere while, inter alia, developing obspromotion of so-called altervnation technologies and cooperation between meteorological services and air traffic management and control systems (ATM/ATC)ve fuels and increasing the resilience of infrastructure;
Amendment 8 #
2012/2297(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas this report is Parliament’s road map for supporting blue growth; whereas investment in natural and human capital is essential in order to meet the challenges this entails, most notably that of making human activity economically and socially sustainable, ensuring environmentally sound conditions and adapting to climate change so as to combat coastal erosion and marine acidification and preserve biodiversity; and whereas healthy, productive ecosystems are vital for the development of a sustainable, competitive blue economy;
Amendment 28 #
2012/2297(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Calls on the Union and the Member States to give strong support to the creation of maritime clusters; underscores the strategic importance of such clusters as centres of excellence for economic activity related to blue growth; believes that developing them will promote the sharing of knowledge and good practice, generate synergies between the various sectors of the blue economy and help to attract investment;
Amendment 30 #
2012/2297(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses, however, that the increased economic activity associated with blue growth must not come at the expense of marine and coastal ecosystems and; emphasises that it must be compatible with the environmental objectives of the Maritime Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD), that the precautionary principle must be observed and that maritime security and safety must be guaranteed; believes it is important that measures for exploiting and developing the coastal, maritime and marine heritage be planned in parallel with measures for conservation and restoration;
Amendment 31 #
2012/2297(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Notes with concern the environmental impact of marine litter in all European sea basins and calls on the Commission and Member States to focus on the full implementation of the relevant EU directives, such as those on waste management, port reception facilities for ship-generated waste, water quality and marine strategy; criticises the fact that shortcomings in the recycling of raw materials and rare earth materials are contributing to an increase in waste; calls, therefore, for tough measures to improve recycling industries capable of offering an alternative to the intensive exploitation of underwater resources;
Amendment 39 #
2012/2297(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Welcomes the Commission’s legislative proposal for Maritime Spatial Planning (MSP) and Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) as measures necessary for managing the increasing number of maritime and coastal activities and protecting the environment, ensuring that various activities can coexist harmoniously and avoiding conflict over the use of coastal and sea areas; considers it necessary in this regard to opt for an ecosystems-based approach to the management of human activity on the coast and at sea;
Amendment 44 #
2012/2297(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Calls on the Commission to ensure that best practices are disseminated and that lessons are learned from preparatory actions in this area, since there are significant differences between Member States in the development of management systems for maritime and coastal areas; considers, nonetheless, that a tailored approach is needed here, so as to leave the Member States scope, when implementing EU maritime and coastal planning guidelines, for taking account of local specificities and needs in liaison with local authorities;
Amendment 49 #
2012/2297(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Believes that the land-sea interface needs to be strengthened in the context of spatial planning in order to safeguard continuity of human activities and of the supply chain and to ensure that coastal areas are properly connected with their hinterland; believes that this could avoid the phenomenon of coasts being treated as borders;
Amendment 52 #
2012/2297(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Expresses its regret that the negative perception of working, health and safety conditions continues to undermine the attractiveness of maritime professions; encourages the Commission and Member States to step up their efforts to address this situationReiterates its call for significant improvement in working, health and safety conditions in the maritime professions; encourages the Commission and Member States to step up their efforts in this field in order to improve career security and make jobs in the blue growth economy and related sectors more attractive;
Amendment 68 #
2012/2297(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Notes with concern that shipping within the EU continues to be hampered by administrative and customs red tape that compromises the vision of a European maritime transport area and prevents the growth of the industrygrowth in the industry, especially in maritime cabotage and ‘motorways of the sea’; believes that a uniform set of rules for intra-Union shipping needs to be developed as it is crucial to ensuring the free movement of goods and persons in EU waters;
Amendment 76 #
2012/2297(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Emphasises the need to support the development of effective and sustainable port services and infrastructure that can cope with the challenges of an expected increase in shipping traffic, and of reducing environmental and noise pollution, shifting traffic from land to sea and ensuring the smooth switching of passengers and goods from one mode of transport to another; advocates the parallel development in European ports of ship repair and scrapping;
Amendment 79 #
2012/2297(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Calls upon Member States, with the direct involvement of local and regional authorities, to support initiatives to develop and upgrade tourism infrastructure and make every effort to eliminate bureaucracy and the lack of transparency in the sector; notes the importance of creating or upgrading specialised high-level schools (administration and economy of tourism enterprises, tourism professions, maritime colleges, cookery schools, etc.) and of improving training provision with a view to boosting the quality of tourist services and products, the use of new technologies and the process of adapting to climate change;
Amendment 96 #
2012/2297(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Calls on the Commission to include maritime and coastal tourism in related actions and programmes, such as the ‘EDEN - European Destinations of Excellence’ and the ‘Calypso’ programmes, and to support initiatives that encourage the diversification of coastal, maritime and marine tourism, help to make tourist activities and employment less seasonal and stimulate adaptation to climate change;
Amendment 112 #
2012/2297(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Calls on the Commission to adopt in its forthcoming communication in this area an integrated approach to the development of marine energy resources by exploiting synergies between offshore wind and ocean energyenergy and other forms of renewable marine energy; emphasises that such an approach must allow energy to be supplied from a full and sustainable range of sources, in line with the precautionary principle and ensuring maritime security and safety, and that it must also include plans for adequate infrastructure to transport sea-generated energy to land and to ensure interconnection with the conventional electricity grid;
Amendment 115 #
Amendment 117 #
2012/2297(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
Amendment 121 #
2012/2297(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
Amendment 9 #
2012/2296(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Takes the view that the rules on competition and state aid should not result in a lack of competitiveness for the European automobile sector and calls on the Commission to evaluate the plans for restructuring, aid and closer relations between manufacturers in the sector in comparison with those put forward by third countries and in order to kick-start an upturn in growth and employment in this sector in Europe;
Amendment 15 #
2012/2296(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Welcomes the Commission’s strategy to deploy alternative fuels charging and refuelling infrastructure for clean vehicles;
Amendment 18 #
2012/2296(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Reiterates the importance of complying with the principle of technological neutrality in the choice of standards in order to protect the investments of first movers and thus encourage innovation in the sector;
Amendment 62 #
2012/2137(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
Ha. whereas the EU is the world's most important tourist destination and 100 million Chinese are expected to travel abroad by 2020 and it is therefore necessary to support initiatives to attract these new tourist flows;
Amendment 137 #
2012/2137(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 o (new)
Paragraph 1 o (new)
1o. Calls on the Commission and the Council and the relevant Chinese authorities to facilitate, in cooperation with Parliament, tourist flows from China to the EU by harmonizing and accelerating procedures for issuing visas for Chinese nationals, particularly in the context of business and conference travel;
Amendment 146 #
2012/2137(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 x (new)
Paragraph 1 x (new)
1x. Calls on the Commission and the Council to work with China and in collaboration with Parliament to establish a balanced EU-China trade relationship, based in particular on the principle of reciprocal access to public and private markets, the free flow of currencies and the reciprocal protection of investments and intellectual property rights;
Amendment 13 #
2012/2094(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
Ga. whereas the internet has also become a factor in the development of international trade which demands continuing vigilance, particularly in relation to consumer protection;
Amendment 55 #
2012/2094(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Underlines the need for more stringent supply-chain controls and corporate responsibility schemes not only in respect of trading in products (from equipment to mobile devices) and services which can be used to curtail human rights and digital freedom but also with a view to more effective consumer protection;
Amendment 97 #
2012/2094(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 a (new)
Paragraph 31 a (new)
31a. recognises that while the internet is a factor in the development of international trade it can also be used for unlawful trade, and that consumer protection rules must therefore be introduced;
Amendment 19 #
2012/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Is of the opinion that the common criteria (non-discrimination, fulfilment of the transport contract, exact and accessible information in good time, and appropriate assistance without delay in the event of problems), together with the ten specific passenger rights listed in the Commission communication, form a core ofcorrespond to the main rights cutting across modes and form a solid basis for establishing a legally enforceable charter on passenger rights;
Amendment 42 #
2012/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on carrieall transport operators to make greater efforts to inform passengers more fully; considers that information must be provided in time and be readily understandable, exact, and complete, and that, as regards possible travel problems, passengers must be made aware of their rights at the outset, when they book a trip;
Amendment 48 #
2012/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on carriers to make greater efforts to inform passengers more fully; considers that information must be provided in time and be readily understandable, exact, and complete, and that, as regards possible travel problems,accessible to all passengers, who must be made aware of their rights as regards possible travel problems at the outset, when they book a trip;
Amendment 73 #
2012/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Recommends that adequately staffed info points and help desks be set up at places of departure and arrival (airports, railway stations, bus terminals designated under Article 12 of Regulation 181/2011, and ports) and that both carriers and the operators of the above facilities provide more comprehensive assistance to passengers, particularly in the event of massive travel disruption;
Amendment 91 #
2012/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Calls on the Commission to enable the current law on price transparency and unfair commercial practices to be implemented and enforced effectively, in accordance with Directive 2011/83/EC, and to ensure that the headline price corresponds exactly to the final price and that no unreasonable extra costs (e.g. handling charges orreflects the final price as accurately as possible, by specifically including operating costs, taxes and administrative fees, as well as certain ancillary service costs such as charges for payment by credit card) are added just before a purchase is made or handling charges;
Amendment 138 #
2012/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Calls on the Commission to produce a standard EU-wide complaint form, to be translated into all EU languages and used for all modes, which should be given to passengers when they make a reservation; believes that a fixed maximum time limit for handling complaints should be laid down for all modcalls on the Commission to propose, for all modes of transport, one single legal obligation indicating in days the maximum time limit for handling complaints, to be met by transport operators and/or national complaint- handling services;
Amendment 141 #
2012/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Asks the Commission to ensure that all passengers have the possibility to get in touch with the transport operator, particularly for information or complaint purposes, at non-premium rates by all the methods of communication that can be used when booking;
Amendment 142 #
2012/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 b (new)
Paragraph 15 b (new)
15b. Considers that contact details for the after-sales services provided by transport operators, such as passenger information and complaints handling services, should be clearly indicated on the ticket, in the same way as all the indispensable features of a transport service such as the price and the summary of terms and conditions of travel;
Amendment 148 #
2012/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Recommends recourse to mediation in order to resolve disputes between passengers and carriers whenever possible for all modes of transport;
Amendment 157 #
2012/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Points to the need, as far as all modes are concerned, for a clearer definition of the term ‘extraordinary circumstances’, as this would enable carriers and national enforcement authorities to apply the rules more consistently and ensure that citizens could be informed to more useful effect about their rights; calls on the Commission to draw up the necessary legislative proposals, while considering the practical differences between modes of transport when drawing up such a definition;
Amendment 165 #
2012/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Calls on the Commission to consider whatpropose legislative measures obliging all actionors to takeprotect passengers should airlines carrier go bankrupt, and draws attention in this connection to its resolution of 25 November 2009;
Amendment 182 #
2012/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Asks the Commission to better reconcile the practice of overbooking with the right to information before purchase and at the various stages of travel, and the right to services provided in accordance with the conditions set out when the ticket was purchased, by specifically proposing compensation determined according to the damage suffered and the mode of transport;
Amendment 186 #
2012/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20 a. urges the Commission to accelerate with the tabling of a legislative proposal revising the Package Travel Directive 90/314/EEC, in order to ensure that consumers and firms in the sector have a clear legal framework both for standard situations and for exceptional situations; stresses, moreover, that during its revision, the Commission shall consider to make the same legislation applicable to all parties offering tourism services, as the quality of a service provided to a consumer and fair competition should be prime factors in this context;
Amendment 191 #
2012/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Calls on carriers, together with industry, to devise comprehensible standard notification procedures and, if possible, set up coordinated notification systems, so as to make travel easier for people with disabilities or reduced mobility and enablcourage them to communicate their assistance needs in advance so that carriers can adapt to specific requirements and thus meet their obligations to assist;
Amendment 202 #
2012/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Maintains that the transport infrastructure and ticket booking systems must be such as to enable people with disabilities or reduced mobility to have access without discrimination to all means of transport and related services; as regards the cases in which unaccompanied people with disabilities are denied boarding on account of safety regulations, draws attention to the judgment handed down by a French court in January 2012;
Amendment 228 #
2012/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Urges the industry to develop a clear system for ‘through tickets’ (i.e. transport contracts for several legs of a journey using the same mode) and integrated tickets (i.e. contacts for intermodal transport chains), with an emphasis on smart cards; draws attention in this connection to the Rail Regulation, which requires computer- assisted information and reservation systems to be adapted to common standards so as to enable travel information and ticketing services to be organised on an EU-wide basis;
Amendment 5 #
2012/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the aim of the in-vehicle eCall system is to ensure the automatic notification of the emergency services in case of a serious accident, with the purpose of reducing road fatalities and alleviating the severity of road injuries by the earlier arrival of qualified and equipped assistance (the ‘golden hour’ principle); whereas this objective would be achieved more easily if the in-vehicle eCall system allowed the transfer of non-urgent calls to the appropriate services in order to avoid overloading public safety answering points (PSAP),
Amendment 6 #
2012/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas there are to date two types of eCall technology and it is important to respect the principle of technological neutrality in the event of the mandatory deployment of an in-vehicle emergency call system and setting up of a public eCall service,
Amendment 12 #
2012/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the deployment of an EU-wide eCall service, without prejudice to technological solutions underpinning the service, available in all vehicles and in all countries has been a major priority for the Union in the context of road safety since 2002, and is included in the Road Safety Action Programme 2011-–2020 as a means of improving road safety and contributing to the target of reducing the numbers of road deaths and injuries in Europe,
Amendment 23 #
2012/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas private in-vehicle emergency call services exist today, and their deployment in Europe is increasing, but none of them offers full EU-wide coverage and market penetration is below 0.4 % of the vehicle fleet, while some of the services introduced have been dismantled due to market failures, leaving the user without in-vehicle emergency call service during the lifetime of the vehicle,
Amendment 30 #
2012/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas the technology isies are considered ready and common EU-wide standards have been agreed by the industry and the public authorities,
Amendment 35 #
2012/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Underlines that in the event of the mandatory deployment of an in-vehicle emergency call system and setting up of a public eCall service, equipment and staff at public safety answering points (PSAP) will need to be strengthened;
Amendment 46 #
2012/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Considers that eCall should be a public EU-wide emergency call system, embedded in the vehicle and based on 112 and on common pan-European standardsthe public eCall service should be technologically neutral and based on an emergency call system, embedded in the vehicle, capable of transmitting calls and the minimum set of data (MSD) to 112 public safety answering points (PSAP), in order to ensure a reliable and affordinteroperable service that can work seamlessly and interoperably across Europe in all automobiles, irrespective of make, country or actual location of the vehicle, thus maximising the benefits of eCall for all drivers;
Amendment 105 #
2012/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Considers that a public EU-wide eCall service can coexist with private emergency services, as long as, whether or not a vehicle buyer opts for a private solution, in-vehicles are equipped w systems guarantee connectivithy the public eCall serviceo 112 so as to ensure continuity of the public service EU- wide throughout the lifetime of the vehicle;
Amendment 109 #
2012/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Emphasises that consumers should be offered a realistic overview and comprehensive information regarding the use and the functionality and effects of any private emergencyof any emergency and assistance call in- vehicle application they are choosing and the level of service which can be expected;
Amendment 112 #
2012/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Considers it essential that when a consumer decides to opt out of a private emergency call service or is travelling in a country where that service is not offered, the public 112 eCall servicean in-vehicle emergency call system capable of transmitting a call and the minimum set of data (MSD) to 112 public safety answering points should then be automatically available;
Amendment 127 #
2012/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Emphasises that the eCin-vehicle emergency call systems utilises technical components (satellite positioning, processing and communication capabilities) that could also provide the basis for several other in- vehicle applications and services;
Amendment 141 #
2012/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Urges the Commission to consider in its proposal the possibility of setting up an emergency call discriminator in order to guarantee effective action by the emergency services;
Amendment 142 #
2012/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Urges the European Commission to consider in its proposal the possibility of setting up an emergency call discriminator in order to minimise the number of non-urgent calls to PSAPs, and thus guarantee more effective and focused action by the emergency services;
Amendment 144 #
2012/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to step up their activities as regards implementing awareness-raising campaigns concerning the eCall system and its benefits for Europe’s citizen, its use and its functionalities for Europe’s citizens, by distinguishing relevant requests for emergency assistance in order to ensure effective action by the emergency services;
Amendment 4 #
2012/2026(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 a (new)
Citation 1 a (new)
– having regard to its resolution of 10 May 2012 on maritime piracy,
Amendment 59 #
2012/2026(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas the EU is the main provider of international support and humanitarian aid in the Horn of Africa and contributes to development and security there both on land and at sea;
Amendment 122 #
2012/2026(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Deplores the fact that – in spite of EU aid to strengthen the rule of law in the region, the existence of transfer agreements between the Union and third countries (Kenya, Seychelles and Mauritius) and bilateral agreements between Seychelles, Puntland and Somaliland on the repatriation of convicted pirates, as well as the various relevant international legal frameworks – numerous pirates and other criminals have either not yet been arrested or have been arrested and then released for want of firm evidence or the political will to prosecute them;
Amendment 126 #
2012/2026(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls, as a matter of urgency, for assistance to the justice and penitentiary systemInsists that the new EU assistance provided through the CSDP EUCAP NESTOR mission, which seeks to strengthen the maritime and judicial capacities of the countries that have concluded transfer agreements with the EU (Kenya, the Seychelles and Mauritius), as well as support for the Somali authorities to ensure that they have the judicial capacity and legal due processesin the region, should be directed at helping to end the impunity enjoyed by pirates and Al-Shabaab militants and to ensure that they are prosecuted, in accordance with international human rights standards, to handle captured pirates and Al-Shabaab militants;
Amendment 34 #
2012/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Reminds the Member States of their public commitment towards reaching the goal of a Single European Sky when the relevant legislation was overwhelmingly supported and insists that the Member States remain proactive and involved in the implementation of this legislation; calls on the Member States in this connection to submit national performance plans in line with EU performance targets;
Amendment 48 #
2012/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Remains extremely concerned that the creation of Functional Airspace Blocks (FABs) across Europe are behind schedule and highlights the importance of political action to reach the objectives; urges the Member States accordingly to make every effort to step up cooperation and coordination between them;
Amendment 32 #
2012/0358(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 11 b (new)
Recital 11 b (new)
Amendment 36 #
2012/0358(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – indent 5
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – indent 5
Amendment 42 #
2012/0358(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 3
Article 4 – paragraph 3
3. The requirements and standards referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall be implemented in a uniform manner, in accordance with Article 35(2) and (3). Manufacturers must be able to access the text of these requirements and standards free of charge.
Amendment 67 #
2012/0358(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 30 – title
Article 30 – title
Compliant products which present a risk to maritime safety or, to the protection of the environment or to health
Amendment 8 #
2012/0344(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) In relation to aid for transport by rail, road and inland waterways, Article 93 of the Treaty states that aid meeting the needs of coordination of transport or representing reimbursement for the discharge of certain obligations inherent in the concept of a public service shall be compatible with the Treaties. Article 9 of Regulation (EC) No 1370/2007 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2007 on public passenger transport services by rail and by road currently exempts from the prior notification requirement laid down in Article 108(3) of the Treaty public service compensations for the operation of public passenger transport services or for complying with tariff obligations that are established through general rules and paid in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1370/2007. In order to harmonize the approach to block exemption regulations in the field of State aid, and in accordance with the procedures foreseen in Articles 108(4) and 109 of the Treaty, aid for the coordination of transport or reimbursement for the discharge of certain obligations inherent in the concept of a public service as referred to in Article 93 of the Treaty should be brought under the scope of Regulation (EC) No 994/98. Article 9 of Regulation (EC) No 1370/2007 should be therefore be deleted with effect from six months after the entry into force of a regulation adopted by the Commission concerning this category of State aid.
Amendment 13 #
2012/0344(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a
Regulation (EC) No 994/98
Article 1–paragraph 1– point a–point xii
Article 1–paragraph 1– point a–point xii
Amendment 16 #
2012/0344(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2
Article 2
Regulation (EC) No 1370/2007
Article 9
Article 9
Amendment 46 #
2012/0305(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Where a leakage of those gases is detected, the operators shall ensure that the equipment is repaired without undue delay and before any further use of the equipment.
Amendment 61 #
2012/0305(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
ca) persons who charge with hydrofluorocarbons the equipment listed in Article 12(1);
Amendment 82 #
2012/0305(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
The use of fluorinated greenhouse gases, or of mixtures that contain fluorinated greenhouse gases, with a global warming potential of 2500 or more, to service or maintain refrigeration equipment designed to operate at a temperature of 50°C or more, with a charge size equivalent to 540 tonnes of CO2 or more, shall be prohibited from 1 January 20205, unless the gases have been recovered or recycled.
Amendment 85 #
2012/0305(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
From [dd/mm/yyyy] [insert date 3 years after entry into force of this regulation], refrigeration, air-conditioning and heat pump equipment shall not be charged with hydrofluorocarbons before it is placed on the market or before it is made available to the end-user for its first installationmust not be imported into the European Union unless the importer is registered in the quota registry in accordance with Article 15.
Amendment 88 #
2012/0305(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall ensure that where safe and technologically- and economically-viable alternatives are available on the market, the quantity of hydrofluorocarbons that producers and importers are entitled to place on the market in the Union each year does not exceed the maximum quantity for the year in question calculated in accordance with Annex V. Each producer and importer shall ensure that the quantity of hydrofluorocarbons calculated in accordance with Annex V that it places on the market does not exceed the quota allocated to it pursuant to Article 14(5) or transferred to it pursuant to Article 16.
Amendment 94 #
2012/0305(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 4 – point a
Article 13 – paragraph 4 – point a
a) amending the maximum quantities set out in Annex V in the light of developments of the market in hydrofluorocarbons and related emissions, as soon as a safe and technologically- and economically-viable alternative becomes available on the market; and
Amendment 24 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) The Fund for European Aid to the Most Deprived (hereinafter the 'Fund') should strengthen social cohesion by contributing to the reduction of poverty in the Union by supporting national schemes that provide non-financial assistance to the most deprived persons to alleviate food deprivation, homelessness and material deprivation ofand material deprivation, particularly among the homeless and children.
Amendment 29 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) In order to set out an appropriate financial framework, the Commission should establish, by means of implementing acts, an annual breakdown of global resources by Member State using an objective and transparent method reflecting disparities in terms of poverty, relative poverty and material deprivation.
Amendment 33 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) The operational programme of each Member State should identify and justify the forms of material deprivation to be addressed, and describe the objectives and features of the assistance to the most deprived persons that will be provided through the support of national schemes. ItFood insecurity should be the form of deprivation which Member States tackle before all others. The programme should also include elements necessary to ensure its effective and efficient implementation of the operational programme.
Amendment 35 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) In order to improve the quality and design of each operational programme and evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of the Fund, ex ante and ex post evaluations should be conducted. Those evaluations should be supplemented by surveys on the most deprived persons who have benefited from the operational programme and, if necessary, by evaluations during the programming period. The responsibilities of Member States and the Commission in this respect should be specified.
Amendment 37 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) Citizens have the right to know how the Union’s financial resources are invested and to what effects. For the purpose of ensuring wide dissemination of information about the achievements of the Fund and to ensure accessibility and transparency of funding opportunities, detailed rules about information and communication, especially in relation to the responsibilities of the Member States and the beneficiaries, should be set out in such a way that the dignity of the end recipients is not undermined.
Amendment 41 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) Uniform and, equitable and simple rules on the eligibility period, operations and expenditures for the Fund should be applied across the Union. The conditions of eligibility should reflect the specific nature of the Fund’s objectives and target populations, notably through simple and adequate conditions of eligibility of the operations as well as forms of support and rules and conditions of reimbursement.
Amendment 46 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17 a (new)
Recital 17 a (new)
(17a) In order to ensure broad support within society for the most deprived persons and to tackle food waste, Member States should remove obstacles to the donation of food or basic consumer goods by firms to food banks, civil society organisations and other stakeholders.
Amendment 48 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) In accordance with the principle of shared management, Member States should have the primary responsibility, through their management and control system, for the implementation and control of their operational programme, while seeking at all times to improve effectiveness and reduce bureaucracy.
Amendment 56 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
Recital 27
(27) Union budget commitments should be effected annually. In order to ensure effective programme management, it is necessary to lay down simple common rules for interim payment requests, the payment of the annual balance and the final balance.
Amendment 62 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 41 a (new)
Recital 41 a (new)
(41a) In order to ensure that delays in the implementation of this Regulation at the beginning of 2014 do not lead to a sudden drop-off in food aid, the Commission should take the transitional measures necessary to guarantee that persons dependent on food aid are not at risk of food poverty.
Amendment 63 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. This Regulation establishes the Fund for European Aid to the Most Deprived (hereinafter ‘the Fund’) for the period from 1 January 2014 to 31 December 2020 and determines the objectives of the Fund, the scope of its support, the financial resources available and the criteria for their allocation and lays down the rules necessary to ensure the effectiveness of the Fundat the Fund is effective and easy to implement.
Amendment 66 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point 2
Article 2 – point 2
(2) '‘partner organisations'’ means public bodies or non-for-profit organisations that deliver the food orand possibly other essential goods directly or through other partner organisations to the most deprived persons, and whose operations have been selected by the managing authority in accordance with Article 29(3)(b);
Amendment 74 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3
Article 3
The Fund shall promote social cohesion in the Union by contributing to achieving the poverty reduction target of at least 20 million of the number of persons at risk of poverty and social exclusion in accordance with the Europe 2020 strategy. The Fund shall contribute to achieving the specific objective of alleviating the worst forms of poverty in the Union, and first and foremost food insecurity, by providing non- financial assistance to the most deprived persons. This objective shall be measured by the number of persons receiving assistance from the Fund.
Amendment 78 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. The Fund shall support national schemes whereby food products and basic consumer goods for the personal use of the most deprived persons, in particular homeless persons or of children, are distributed to the most deprived persons through partner organisations selected by Member States.
Amendment 91 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 9
Article 5 – paragraph 9
(9) The Commission and the Member States shall carry out their respective roles in relation to the Fund with the aim, placing greater emphasis ofn reducing the administrative burden for beneficiaries.
Amendment 106 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
1. The global resources available for budgetary commitment from the Fund for the period 2014-2020 shall be EUR 23 500 000 000 at 2011 prices, in accordance with the annual breakdown set out in Annex II.
Amendment 133 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall assess the consistency of the operational programme with this Regulation and its contribution to the objectives of the Fund, taking into account the ex ante evaluation carried out in accordance with Article 14.
Amendment 139 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2
Article 11 – paragraph 2
Amendment 140 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3
Article 11 – paragraph 3
Amendment 141 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Article 11 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 142 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 6
Article 11 – paragraph 6
6. The Commission shall adopt the template for the annual implementation report, including the list of common indicators and for the final implementation report by means of implementing act. This implementing act shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in Article 60(2).
Amendment 143 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 7
Article 11 – paragraph 7
7. The Commission may address observations to a Member State concerning the implementation of the operational programme. The managing authority shall within three months inform the Commission of the corrective measures taken.
Amendment 144 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 8
Article 11 – paragraph 8
Amendment 148 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1
1. 1. Member States shall provide the resources necessary for carrying out evaluations, and shall ensure that procedures are in place to produce and collect the data necessary for evaluations, including data related to the common indicators referred to in Article 11.
Amendment 149 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14
Article 14
Amendment 153 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2
Article 15 – paragraph 2
Amendment 154 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3
Article 15 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission may carry out, at its own initiative, evaluation of operational programmes where it has evidence suggesting any irregularity in their implementation.
Amendment 206 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 a (new)
Article 25 a (new)
Article 25a 1. Member States shall carry out administrative and physical checks to ensure that operational programmes are implemented in compliance with the applicable rules and shall establish the penalties applicable in the event of irregularities. 2. Member States shall fulfil the management, control and audit obligations and assume the resulting responsibilities laid down in the rules on shared management set out in the Financial Regulation and this Regulation. 3. Member States shall prevent, detect and correct irregularities and shall recover amounts unduly paid, together with any interest on late payments. 4. Member States shall establish and implement a procedure for the independent examination and resolution of complaints concerning the selection or implementation of operations cofinanced by the Fund.
Amendment 207 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26
Article 26
Amendment 210 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28
Article 28
Amendment 212 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29
Article 29
Amendment 218 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32
Article 32
Amendment 220 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33
Article 33
Amendment 222 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34
Article 34
Amendment 237 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 48
Article 48
Amendment 264 #
2012/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 60 a (new)
Article 60 a (new)
Article 60a The Commission shall take the necessary financial and regulatory measures, if need be through budgetary redeployment, early pre-financing or prolongation of Regulation (EC) No 121/2012, in order to ensure the continuity of the MDP from 2013 to 2014 in the event of delays in the implementation of this regulation.
Amendment 12 #
2012/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) Article 3(4) of Directive 2009/28/EC on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable energy sources and amending and subsequently repealing Directives 2001/777/EC and 2003/30/EC9 requires Member States to ensure that the share of energy from renewable energy sources in all forms of transport in 2020 is at least 10% of their final energy consumption. The blending of biofuels is one of the methods available for Member States to meet this target, and is expected to be the main contributor. The European market in fuels is expected to remain extremely dependent on the availability of diesel oil, which particularly characterises it. In response to this high level of dependence, increased biodiesel production should be encouraged.
Amendment 20 #
2012/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) Based on forecasts of biofuel demand provided by the Member States and estimates of indirect land-use change emissions for different biofuel feedstocks it is likely that greenhouse gas emissions linked to indirect land use change are significant, and could negate some or all of the greenhouse gas savings of individual biofuels. This is because almost the entire biofuel production in 2020 is expected to come from crops grown on land that could be used to satisfy food and feed markets. In order to reduce such emissions, it is appropriate to distinguish between crop groups such as oil crops, cereals, sugars and other starch containing crops accordingly. In order to find medium and long-term solutions to this risk, it is necessary to encourage research and development in new advanced biofuel sectors that are not in competition with food crops, such as ligno-cellulosic residues, which are among the rare forms of biomass in large supply in the Member States, and algae.
Amendment 27 #
2012/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) Liquid renewable fuels are likely to be required by the transport sector in order to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. Advanced biofuels, such as those made from wastes, residues and algae, provide high greenhouse gas savings with low risk of causing indirect land use change and do not compete directly for agricultural land for the food and feed markets. It is appropriate, therefore, to encourage greater production of such advanced biofuels as these are currently not commercially available in large quantities, in part due to competition for public subsidies with established food crop based biofuel technologies. Further incentives should be provided by increasing the weighting of advanced biofuels towards 10% target for transport set in Directive 2009/28/EC compared to conventional biofuels. In this context, othe contribution of biofuels from agricultural food products to the target renewable energy production figure, amounting to 10% of final energy consumption in the transport sector, should be limited to 5% up to 2020. Only advanced biofuels with low estimated indirect land use change impacts and high overall greenhouse gas savings should be supported as part of the post 2020 renewable energy policy framework. To that end, all innovative means of conversion should be encouraged as part of a European biofuel policy. .
Amendment 32 #
2012/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) In order to ensure the long-term competitiveness of bio-based industrial sectors, and in line with the 2012 Communication "Innovating for Sustainable growth: A Bioeconomy for Europe"11 and the Roadmap to a Resource Efficient Europe12, promoting integrated and diversified biorefineries across Europe, enhanced incentives under Directive 2009/28/EC should be set in a way that gives preference to the use of biomass feedstocks that do not have a high economic value for other uses than biofuels. Ligno-cellulosic residues are among the rare forms of biomass in large supply in Europe. The setting of a blending sub-target for ligno-cellulosic biofuels would provide investors with the visibility needed to build on their potential.
Amendment 35 #
2012/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) The minimum greenhouse gas saving threshold for biofuels and bioliquids produced in new installations should be increased with effect from 1st July 2014 in order to improve their overall greenhouse gas balance as well as disencouraging further investments in installations with lowhigh greenhouse gas savings performance. This increaseA 50% minimum threshold provides for investment safeguards in biofuels and bioliquids production capacities in conformity with Article 19(6) second subparagraph.
Amendment 55 #
2012/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12
Recital 12
(11) The Commission should reviewAlthough land-use change emissions are a recognised phenomenon, no objective and harmonised procedures yet exist to measure them. The Commission should therefore review regularly the methodology for estimating land-use change emission factors included in Annexes VIII and V to Directives 2009/28/EC and 98/70/EC respectively in the light of adaptation to technical and scientific progress. To this end, and if warranted by the latest available scientific evidence, the Commission should consider the possibility of revising the proposed crop group indirect land-use change factors, as well as introducing factors at further levels of disaggregation and including additional values should new biofuel feedstocks come to market. In order to increase legal security regarding investment in biofuel production, the Commission should establish an objective and harmonised methodology for estimating land-use change emission factors.
Amendment 81 #
2012/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) Article 3(4) of Directive 2009/28/EC on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable energy sources and amending and subsequently repealing Directives 2001/777/EC and 2003/30/EC requires Member States to ensure that the share of energy from renewable energy sources in all forms of transport in 2020 is at least 10% of their final energy consumption. The blending of biofuels is one of the methods available for Member States to meet this target, and is expected to be the main contributor. It is estimated that the European market for fuels will remain heavily dependent on the availability of diesel fuels, with this being a key characteristic of that market. In order to address that heavy dependence, greater production of advanced biofuels should be encouraged in the EU.
Amendment 86 #
2012/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 2 – subpoint a
Article 1 – point 2 – subpoint a
Directive 98/70/EC
Article 7b – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 7b – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
The greenhouse gas emission saving from the use of biofuels taken into account for the purposes referred to in paragraph 1 shall be at least 650 % for biofuels produced in installations starting operation after 1st July 2014. An installation is “in operation” if the physical production of biofuels has taken place.
Amendment 97 #
2012/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 3 – subpoint a
Article 1 – point 3 – subpoint a
Directive 98/70/EC
Article 7d – paragraph 6
Article 7d – paragraph 6
The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts pursuant to Article 10a concerning the adaptation to technical and scientific progress of Annex V, including by the revision of the proposed crop group indirect land-use change values; the introduction of new values at further levels of disaggregation; the inclusion of additional values should new biofuel feedstocks come to market as appropriate, review the categories of which biofuels are assigned zero indirect land-use change emissions; and the development of factors for feedstocks from non-food cellulosic and ligno-cellulosic materials, provided they encourage research and development in respect of innovative technologies in the Member States and reflect the need to improve the security of supply in diesel- type fuels.
Amendment 112 #
2012/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) Based on forecasts of biofuel demand provided by the Member States and estimates of indirect land-use change emissions for different biofuel feedstocks it is likely that greenhouse gas emissions linked to indirect land use change are significant, and could negate some or all of the greenhouse gas savings of individual biofuels. This is because almost the entire biofuel production in 2020 is expected to come from crops grown on land that could be used to satisfy food and feed markets. In order to reduce such emissions, it is appropriate to distinguish between crop groups such as oil crops, cereals, sugars and other starch containing crops accordingly. For obvious reasons of food and energy security, research and development should be encouraged into the production of new forms of advanced biofuels that do not compete directly with food crops, such as ligno-cellulosic residues and algae, which are two forms of biomass in large supply in the Member States.
Amendment 114 #
2012/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – point 2 – subpoint b
Article 2 – point 2 – subpoint b
Directive 2009/28/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
For the purpose of compliance with target referred to in the first subparagraph, the maximum joint contribution from biofuels and bioliquids produced from vegetable oil and sugar ethanol, cereal and other starch rich crops, sugars and oil crops shall be no more than the energy quantity corresponding to the maximum contribution as set out in Article 3(4)d.
Amendment 125 #
2012/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – point 2 – subpoint c – subpoint ii
Article 2 – point 2 – subpoint c – subpoint ii
Directive 2009/28/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – point d
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – point d
for the calculation of biofuels in the numerator, the share of energy from biofuels produced from vegetable oil and sugar ethanol, cereal and other starch rich crops, sugars and oil crops shall be no more than 5%, the estimated share at the end of 2011, of the final consumption of energy in transport in 2020.
Amendment 128 #
2012/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) Liquid renewable fuels are likely to be required by the transport sector in order to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. Advanced biofuels, such as those made from wastes, residues and algae, provide high greenhouse gas savings with low risk of causing indirect land use change and do not compete directly for agricultural land for the food and feed markets. It is appropriate, therefore, to encourage greater production of such advanced biofuels as these are currently not commercially available in large quantities, in part due to competition for public subsidies with established food crop based biofuel technologies. Further incentives should be provided by increasing the weighting of advanced biofuels towards 10% target for transport set in Directive 2009/28/EC compared to conventional biofuels. In this context, othe percentage of biofuels for blending produced using food crops should, up to 2020, be limited to 5% of the target 10% of energy from renewable sources in the final energy consumption of the transport sector. Only advanced biofuels with low estimated indirect land use change impacts and high overall greenhouse gas savings should be supported as part of the post 2020 renewable energy policy framework. To that end, all innovative means of conversion should be encouraged as part of a European biofuel policy.
Amendment 134 #
2012/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – point 2 – subpoint c – subpoint iii
Article 2 – point 2 – subpoint c – subpoint iii
Directive 2009/28/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – point e – point ii
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – point e – point ii
biofuels produced from feedstocks listed in Part B of Annex IX shall be considered to be twice1.2 times their energy content;
Amendment 136 #
2012/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – point 2 – subpoint c – subpoint iii
Article 2 – point 2 – subpoint c – subpoint iii
Directive 2009/28/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – point e – point iiia (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – point e – point iiia (new)
iii a) biofuels produced from ligno- cellulosic materials must equal at least 1 % of the final consumption of energy in transport in 2020.
Amendment 137 #
2012/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – point 2 – subpoint c – subpoint iii
Article 2 – point 2 – subpoint c – subpoint iii
Directive 2009/28/CE
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – point e – point iiia (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – point e – point iiia (new)
iii a) biofuels produced from materials listed in Annex IX must equal at least 2 % of the final consumption of energy in transport by 2020.
Amendment 140 #
2012/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – point 2 – subpoint c – subpoint iii
Article 2 – point 2 – subpoint c – subpoint iii
Directive 2009/28/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – point e – subparagraph 3
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – point e – subparagraph 3
The list of feedstock set out in Annex IX may be adapted to scientific and technical progress, in order to ensure a correct implementation of the accounting rules set out in this Directive. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 25 (b) concerning the list of feedstock set out in Annex IX, subject to their encouraging research and development into innovative technologies in Member States and their taking into account the improvements needed in security of supply for diesel-type fuels.
Amendment 144 #
2012/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) In order to ensure the long-term competitiveness of bio-based industrial sectors, and in line with the 2012 Communication "‘Innovating for Sustainable growth: A Bioeconomy for Europe"’ and the Roadmap to a Resource Efficient Europe, promoting integrated and diversified biorefineries across Europe, enhanced incentives under Directive 2009/28/EC should be set in a way that gives preference to the use of biomass feedstocks that do not have a high economic value for other uses than biofuels. Ligno-cellulosic residues are one of the rare forms of biomass in large supply in Europe. The setting of a blending sub-target for ligno-cellulosic biofuels would provide investors with the visibility needed to build on their potential.
Amendment 145 #
2012/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – point 5 – subpoint a
Article 2 – point 5 – subpoint a
Directive 2009/28/EC
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
The greenhouse gas emission saving from the use of biofuels and bioliquids taken into account for the purposes referred to in paragraph 1 shall be at least 650 % for biofuels and bioliquids produced in installations starting operation after 1st July 2014. An installation is “in operation” if the physical production of biofuels or bioliquids has taken place.
Amendment 150 #
2012/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) The minimum greenhouse gas saving threshold for biofuels and bioliquids produced in new installations should be increased with effect from 1st July 2014 in order to improve their overall greenhouse gas balance as well as disencouraging further investments in installations with lowmore efficient greenhouse gas savings performance. This increaseA threshold set at 50% provides for investment safeguards in biofuels and bioliquids production capacities in conformity with Article 19(6) second subparagraph.
Amendment 169 #
2012/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3
Article 3
The Commission shall, before 31 December 2017, submit a report to the European Parliament and to the Council reviewing, on the basis of the best latest available scientific evidence, the effectiveness of the measures introduced by this Directive in: - limiting indirect land- use change greenhouse gas emissions associated with the production of biofuel and bioliquids; - encouraging research and development into innovative technologies in Member States and taking into account the improvements needed in security of supply of diesel-type fuels. The report shall, if appropriate, be accompanied by a legislative proposal based on the best available scientific evidence, for introducing estimated indirect land use change emissions factors into the appropriate sustainability criteria to be applied from 1st January 2021 and a review of the effectiveness of the incentives provided for biofuels from non- land using feedstocks and non-food crops under Article 3(4)d of Directive 2009/28/EC.
Amendment 188 #
2012/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – point 3
Annex II – point 3
Directive 2009/28/EC
Annex IX – Part A– point n a (new)
Annex IX – Part A– point n a (new)
(n a) Sugar crops used to produce new molecules (with the exception of ethanol).
Amendment 190 #
2012/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – point 3 – part A
Annex II – point 3 – part A
Directive 2009/28/EC
Annex IX
Annex IX
A. Feedstocks whose contribution towards the target referred to in Article 3(4) shall be considered to be four times their energy content (a) Algae. (b) Biomass fraction of mixed municipal waste, but not separated household waste subject to recycling targets under Article 11(2)(a) of Directive 2008/98/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 November 2008 on waste and repealing certain Directives. (c) Biomass fraction of industrial waste. (d) Straw. (e) Animal manure and sewage sludge. (f) Palm oil mill effluent and empty palm fruit bunches. (ge) Tall oil pitch. (hf) Crude glycerine. (i) Bagasse. (jg) Grape marcs and wine lees. (kh) Nut shells.. (l) Husks. (m) Cobs (n) Bark, branches, leaves, saw dust and cutter shavings.Ligno-cellulosic materials, including straw, bagasse, nut shells, husks and cobs but excluding sawdust, sawlogs and veneer logs. (i) Sugar crops used to produce new molecules (with the exception of ethanol). deleted
Amendment 192 #
2012/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – point 3
Annex II – point 3
Directive 2009/28/EC
Annex IX – Part B – title
Annex IX – Part B – title
B. Feedstocks whose contribution towards the target referred to in Article 3(4) shall be considered to be twice1.2 times their energy content
Amendment 194 #
2012/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – point 3
Annex II – point 3
Directive 2009/28/EC
Annex IX – Part B – point c
Annex IX – Part B – point c
Amendment 195 #
2012/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – point 3
Annex II – point 3
Directive 2009/28/ CE
Annex IX – Part B – point d
Annex IX – Part B – point d
Amendment 253 #
2012/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 2 – point a
Article 1 – point 2 – point a
98/70/CE
Article 7b – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 7b – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
2. The greenhouse gas emission saving from the use of biofuels taken into account for the purposes referred to in paragraph 1 shall be at least 650 % for biofuels produced in installations starting operation after 1st July 2014. An installation is “in operation” if the physical production of biofuels has taken place.
Amendment 281 #
2012/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 3 – point a
Article 1 – point 3 – point a
Directive 98/70/EC
Article 7d – paragraph 6
Article 7d – paragraph 6
6. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts pursuant to Article 10a concerning the adaptation to technical and scientific progress of Annex V, including by the revision of the proposed crop group indirect land-use change values; the introduction of new values at further levels of disaggregation; the inclusion of additional values should new biofuel feedstocks come to market as appropriate, review the categories of which biofuels are assigned zero indirect land-use change emissions; and the development of factors for feedstocks from non-food cellulosic and ligno-cellulosic materials, provided that these delegated acts support research on and development of innovative technology, taking into account the need to enhance security of supply of diesel- type fuels, which are used by the majority of the European vehicle fleet.'
Amendment 349 #
2012/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – point 2 – point c – point ii
Article 2 – point 2 – point c – point ii
Directive 2009/28/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point d
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point d
(d) for the calculation of biofuels in the numerator, (i) the share of energy from biofuels produced from cereal and other starch rich crops, sugars and oil crops shall be no more than 5%, the estimated share at the end of 2011,on the list of feedstocks in Parts A and B of Annex IX shall be at least 2% of the final consumption of energy in transport in 2020 and (ii) the share of energy from biofuels produced from cereal and other starch rich crops and sugars shall be 8% of the final consumption of energy in transportpetrol in 2020.’
Amendment 385 #
2012/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – point 2 – point c – point iii
Article 2 – point 2 – point c – point iii
Directive 2009/28/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point e – subparagraph 1 – point iii a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point e – subparagraph 1 – point iii a (new)
(iiia) biofuels produced from ligno- cellulosic materials shall account for at least 1% of final energy consumption in the transport field in 2020;
Amendment 386 #
2012/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – point 2 – point c – point iii
Article 2 – point 2 – point c – point iii
Directive 2009/28/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point e – subparagraph 1 – point iii b (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point e – subparagraph 1 – point iii b (new)
(iiib) biofuels produced from the materials listed in Part A of Annex IX shall account for at least 2% of final energy consumption in the transport field in 2020.
Amendment 398 #
2012/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – point 2 – point c – point iii
Article 2 – point 2 – point c – point iii
Directive 2009/28/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point e – subparagraph 3
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point e – subparagraph 3
The list of feedstock set out in Annex IX may be adapted to scientific and technical progress, in order to ensure a correct implementation of the accounting rules set out in this Directive. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 25 (b) concerning the list of feedstock set out in Annex IX', provided that those acts encourage research into and development of innovative technologies in Member States and take account of the need to improve security of supply for diesel-type fuels.
Amendment 412 #
2012/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – point 5 – point a
Article 2 – point 5 – point a
Directive 2009/28/EC
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
2. The greenhouse gas emission saving from the use of biofuels and bioliquids taken into account for the purposes referred to in paragraph 1 shall be at least 650 % for biofuels and bioliquids produced in installations starting operation after 1st July 2014. An installation is “in operation” if the physical production of biofuels or bioliquids has taken place.
Amendment 478 #
2012/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3
Article 3
The Commission shall, before 31 December 2017, submit a report to the European Parliament and to the Council reviewing, on the basis of the best latest available scientific evidence, the effectiveness of the measures introduced by this Directive in: - limiting indirect land- use change greenhouse gas emissions associated with the production of biofuel and bioliquids; - encouraging research into and development of innovative technologies in Member States, and taking account of the need to improve security of supply for diesel-type fuels. The report shall, if appropriate, be accompanied by a legislative proposal based on the best available scientific evidence, for introducing estimated indirect land use change emissions factors into the appropriate sustainability criteria to be applied from 1st January 2021 and a review of the effectiveness of the incentives provided for biofuels from non- land using feedstocks and non-food crops under Article 3(4)d of Directive 2009/28/EC.
Amendment 531 #
2012/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – point 3
Annex II – point 3
Directive 2009/28/EC
Annex IX – Part A
Annex IX – Part A
A. Feedstocks whose contribution towards the target referred to in Article 3(4) shall be considered to be four times their energy content (a) Algae. (b) Biomass fraction of mixed municipal waste, but not separated household waste subject to recycling targets under Article 11(2)(a) of Directive 2008/98/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 November 2008 on waste and repealing certain Directives. (c) Biomass fraction of industrial waste. (d) Straw. (e) Animal manure and sewage sludge. (f) Palm oil mill effluent and empty palm fruit bunches. (g) Tall oil pitch. (h) Crude glycerine. (i) Bagasse. (j) Grape marcs and wine lees. (kl) Nut shells. (l) Husks. (m) Cobs (n) Bark, branches, leaves, saw dust and cutter shavingLigno-cellulosic material including straw, bagasse, nut shells, husks and cobs.
Amendment 40 #
2012/0191(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 2 a (new)
Article 1 – point 2 a (new)
Regulation (EU) No 510/2011
Article 5
Article 5
Amendment 52 #
2012/0191(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 5 – point c
Article 1 – point 5 – point c
Regulation (EU) No 510/2011
Annex 1 – point 1 – point c
Annex 1 – point 1 – point c
a = 0,0963.
Amendment 67 #
2012/0190(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 4
Article 1 – point 4
Regulation (EC) No 443/2009
Article 5 a (new) – paragraph 1
Article 5 a (new) – paragraph 1
In calculating the average specific emissions of CO2, each new passenger car with specific emissions of CO2 of less than 350 g CO2/km shall be counted as 1.3 passenger cars in the period from 2020 to 2023 and as 1 passenger car from 2024 onwards.
Amendment 69 #
2012/0190(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 4
Article 1 – point 4
Regulation (EC) No 443/2009
Article 5 a (new) – paragraph 2
Article 5 a (new) – paragraph 2
Amendment 96 #
2012/0190(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 13
Article 1 – point 13
Regulation (EC) No 443/2009
Annex I – point 1 – point c
Annex I – point 1 – point c
a = 0,0333296.
Amendment 103 #
2012/0190(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 4
Article 1 – point 4
Regulation 2009/443/EC
Article 5a – paragraph 1
Article 5a – paragraph 1
1. In calculating the average specific emissions of CO2, each new passenger car with specific emissions of CO2 of less than 350 g CO2/km shall be counted as 1.3 passenger cars in the period from 2020 to 2023 and as 1 passenger car from 2024 onwards.
Amendment 109 #
2012/0190(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 4
Article 1 – point 4
Regulation 2009/443/EC
Article 5a – paragraph 2
Article 5a – paragraph 2
Amendment 10 #
2012/0184(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Title
Title
Proposal for a REGULATIONDIRECTIVE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on periodic roadworthiness tests for motor vehicles and their trailers and repealing Directive 2009/40/EC (This amendment applies throughout the text. Adopting it will necessitate corresponding changes throughout.)
Amendment 13 #
2012/0184(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
Amendment 21 #
2012/0184(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
Amendment 27 #
2012/0184(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – indent 7
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – indent 7
Amendment 41 #
2012/0184(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Title 1
Title 1
Proposal for a REGULATIONDIRECTIVE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on periodic roadworthiness tests for motor vehicles and their trailers and repealing Directive 2009/40/EC (Text with EEA relevance)
Amendment 43 #
2012/0184(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – indent 7
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – indent 7
Amendment 47 #
2012/0184(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – indent 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – indent 1
Amendment 47 #
2012/0184(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) A number of technical standards and requirements on vehicle safety have been adopted within the Union. It is however necessary to ensure, through a regime of periodic roadworthiness tests, that after being placed on the market, vehicles continue to meet safety standards throughout their lifetime. This regime should apply toMember States might introduce national requirements concerning roadworthiness tests for categories of vehicles as defined in Directive 2002/24/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 March 2002 relating to the type- approval of two or three-wheel motor vehicles and repealing Council Directive 92/61/EEC18,; this regime should apply to categories of vehicles as defined in Directive 2007/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 September 2007 establishing a framework for the approval for motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles19 and Directive 2003/37/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 May 2003 on type-approval of agricultural or forestry tractors, their trailers and interchangeable towed machinery, together with their systems, components and separate technical units and repealing Directive 74/150/EEC20.
Amendment 50 #
2012/0184(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – indent 2
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – indent 2
– Vehicles of category M1, N1 and O2: four years after the date on which the vehicle was first registered, then two years and thereafter annuallyand thereafter every two years;
Amendment 50 #
2012/0184(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Amendment 53 #
2012/0184(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
Amendment 55 #
2012/0184(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Amendment 56 #
2012/0184(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – indent 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – indent 1
Amendment 60 #
2012/0184(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – indent 2
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – indent 2
– Vehicles of category M1, N1 and O2: four years after the date on which the vehicle was first registered, then two years and thereafter annuallyand thereafter every two years;
Amendment 65 #
2012/0184(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 2
2. In the case of major deficiencies, the competent national authority shallmay decide on the conditions under which a vehicle may be used before undergoing another roadworthiness test. The latter test shall take place within six weeks following the initial test.
Amendment 66 #
2012/0184(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3
Article 9 – paragraph 3
3. In the case of dangerous deficiencies, the competent national authority may decide that the vehicle shall not be used on publicly accessible roads and that its registration shall be withdrawn in accordance with Article 3a of Directive XXX of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Directive 1999/37/EC on the registration documents for vehicles until the deficiencies are rectified and a new roadworthiness certificate is issued testifying that the vehicle is in a roadworthy condition.
Amendment 94 #
2012/0184(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. This RegulationDirective shall apply to vehicles with a design speed exceeding 25 km/h of the following categories, as referred to in Directive 2002/24/EC, Directive 2007/46/EC and Directive 2003/37/EC:
Amendment 108 #
2012/0184(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – indent 7
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – indent 7
Amendment 125 #
2012/0184(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – indent 1 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – indent 1 a (new)
– two- or three-wheel vehicles – vehicle categories L1e, L2e, L3e, L4e, L5e, L6e and L7e,
Amendment 185 #
2012/0184(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – indent 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – indent 1
Amendment 200 #
2012/0184(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – indent 2
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – indent 2
– Vehicles of category M1, N1 and O2: four years after the date on which the vehicle was first registered, then and every two years and thereafter annually;
Amendment 213 #
2012/0184(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Amendment 249 #
2012/0184(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 2
2. In the case of major deficiencies, the national competent authority shallmay decide on the conditions under which a vehicle may be used before undergoing another roadworthiness test. The latter test shall take place within six weeks following the initial test.
Amendment 251 #
2012/0184(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3
Article 9 – paragraph 3
3. In the case of dangerous deficiencies, the competent national authority may decide that the vehicle shall not be used on publicly accessible roads and that its registration shall be withdrawn in accordance with Article 3a of Directive XXX of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Directive 1999/37/EC on the registration documents for vehicles24 until the deficiencies are rectified and a new roadworthiness certificate is issued testifying that the vehicle is in a roadworthy condition.
Amendment 39 #
2012/0082(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) it has a good reputation and has the requisite professional competence.
Amendment 42 #
2012/0082(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 5
Article 8 – paragraph 5
Amendment 44 #
2012/0065(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 a (new)
Article 5 a (new)
Article 5 a Reports Every five years, the Commission shall submit a report to the European Parliament and the Council on the application of this Directive. The report shall assess the performance of Member States as flag States and propose any additional measures necessary in order to transpose, and ensure compliance with, the Convention.
Amendment 23 #
2012/0062(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
(6a) The Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control seeks to improve maritime safety through coordinated inspection of foreign ships calling at European ports, employing more fully harmonised procedures for inspections to establish conformity with the international conventions in force. In order to benefit from the expertise underlying the Paris Memorandum of Understanding, the recommendations should be taken into account, in particular the guides for inspectors drawn up within the Paris MoU Organisation, in which 27 countries serve, 22 of which are Union Member States, along with the European Commission, and the International Maritime Organisation and the International Labour Organisation are represented as observers.
Amendment 35 #
2012/0062(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 4 a (new)
Article 1 – point 4 a (new)
Directive 2009/16/EC
Article 13 – introductory phrase
Article 13 – introductory phrase
4a. In Article 13, the introductory sentence is replaced by the following: ‘Member States shall ensure that ships which are selected for inspection in accordance with Article 12 are subject to an initial inspection or a more detailed inspection, taking into account in particular the recommendations on ship inspections drawn up under the Paris Memorandum of Understanding, as follows:’
Amendment 37 #
2012/0062(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 4 b (new)
Article 1 – point 4 b (new)
Directive 2009/16/EC
Article 13 – final paragraph
Article 13 – final paragraph
4b. The following paragraph is added to Article 13: ‘3a. Where ships have a high risk profile within the meaning of Annex I, the more detailed inspection shall consist of checking of compliance with the requirements concerning all the points listed in the preceding paragraph. Where ships have a normal or low risk profile, the more detailed inspection shall consist of checking of compliance with requirements confined to points giving cause for serious doubts concerning non- compliance or infringement.’
Amendment 38 #
2012/0062(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 5 a (new)
Article 1 – point 5 a (new)
Directive 2009/16/EC
Article 15 – paragraph 1
Article 15 – paragraph 1
5a. In Article 15, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following: ‘1. Member States shall ensure that their inspectors follow the procedures and guidelines specified in Annex VI and that they also follow the recommendations on ship inspection drawn up under the Paris Memorandum of Understanding.’
Amendment 43 #
2012/0062(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 10
Article 1 – point 10
Directive 2009/16/EC
Article 27 – paragraph 2
Article 27 – paragraph 2
Implementing powers shall be conferred on the Commission to establish the modalities of publication of the information referred to in the above paragraph, the criteria for aggregating the relevant data and the frequency of updates. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in Article 31(2)examination procedure under Article 5 of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011.
Amendment 44 #
2012/0062(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 13 a (new)
Article 1 – point 13 a (new)
Directive 2009/16/EC
Annex I – point II 2 – introductory phrase
Annex I – point II 2 – introductory phrase
Amendment 45 #
2012/0062(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 13 b (new)
Article 1 – point 13 b (new)
Directive 2009/16/EC
Annexe I – point II 2B – introductory phrase
Annexe I – point II 2B – introductory phrase
Amendment 3 #
2011/2310(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses the need for effective crossborder coordination and cooperation between rail, seaports, inland ports, hinterland terminals and logistics, in order to develop a more sustainable transport system, including high-speed train lines; underlines the need to facilitate mobility between the Atlantic region and the other seaboards in order to guarantee territorial cohesion and continuity;
Amendment 8 #
2011/2310(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Recalls the benefits of the creation of a single European airspace in order to strengthen territorial cohesion via increased traffic between regional airports within the European Union, and therefore calls on the Commission to ensure the use of functional airspace blocks within the deadlines set to achieve this objective;
Amendment 9 #
2011/2310(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Believes that particular priority should be given to connections between harbours and inland regions, including via inland waterways, so as to ensure that all parts of the region can benefit from the growth of maritime transport; in this context recalls the importance of adopting an integrated approach to the management of maritime and coastal zones and the hinterland, in particular by encouraging projects promoting the land-sea interface;
Amendment 17 #
2011/2310(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls for the improvement of the existing vessel monitoring systems and the conclusion of data-sharing agreements between competent authorities, in order to permit the identification and tracking of ships and fight threats such as crossborder crime, smuggling, illegal fishing and trafficking; stresses the importance of promoting the deployment and implementation of the European satellite navigation programmes (EGNOS and Galileo), in order to cover search and rescue support systems in the Atlantic; recalls the need to ensure long-term financing by the European Union of the Global Monitoring for Environment and Security (GMES) programme, which contributes in particular to the prevention and management of maritime risks;
Amendment 25 #
2011/2310(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Recalls that the attractiveness, competitiveness and dynamism of the Atlantic coastal areas depend on strengthening their tourism potential; underlines the importance therefore of extending tourist seasons and of diversifying products and client bases in order to eliminate the effects of seasonality, to promote the numerous assets of these areas by also encouraging nautical tourism, cruises, spa tourism and cultural tourism, and to promote action guaranteeing the linking of activities in coastal and maritime areas with tourism products in the interior; stresses the need to mitigate the impact of tourism activities and infrastructures on the environment and to provide for management of coastal areas and the hinterland guaranteeing the sustainability of these areas and their fauna, flora and landscape;
Amendment 1 #
2011/2238(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Regrets the fact that for two budget headings - administrative expenditure, and studies and development - authorised expenditure exceeded budget appropriations by 11% and 9% respectivelyadministrative expenditure overran by 11%;
Amendment 5 #
2011/2238(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Points out that, at the end of the 2010 financial year, the SJU had a budget surplus of EUR 57 200 000, and calls on the joint undertaking to use all of the financial resources made available to it to complete, on schedule, the development of the technology necessary for the deployment of the SESAR programme;
Amendment 1 #
2011/2224(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that for the second consecutive year the Court of Auditors criticises the Agency’s staff selection proceduresDeplores the irregularities found by the Court of Auditors in staff selection and procurement procedures, and calls on the Commission to ensure that the Agency applies EU rules correctly;
Amendment 2 #
2011/2157(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 5
Citation 5
– having regard to the Foreign Affairs Council conclusions on ENP of 26 July 2010 and 20 June 2011, and to the Foreign Affairs Council (Trade) conclusions of 26 September 2011,
Amendment 5 #
2011/2157(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 7
Citation 7
– having regard to the Joint Declaration of the Prague Eastern Partnership Summit of 7 May 2009 and that of the Warsaw Summit of 30 September 2011,
Amendment 8 #
2011/2157(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 14 a (new)
Citation 14 a (new)
– having regard to Council Decision 2011/424/CFSP of 18 July 2011 appointing a European Union Special Representative for the Southern Mediterranean region2 and Council Decision 2011/518/CFSP of 25 August 2011 appointing the European Union Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the crisis in Georgia3, __________________ 2 OJ L 188, 19.7.2011. 3 OJ L 211, 27.8.2011.
Amendment 10 #
2011/2157(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 16
Citation 16
– having regard to its resolutions of 19 January 2006 on the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP)2, of 15 November 2007 on strengthening the ENP3, of 6 July 2006 on the European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument (ENPI)4, of 5 June 2008 on the annual report from the Council to the European Parliament on the main aspects and basic choices of the CFSP5, of 19 February 2009 on the review of the ENPI6, of 19 February 2009 on the Barcelona Process: Union for the Mediterranean7, of 17 January 2008 on a Black Sea Regional Policy Approach8, of 20 January 2011 on an EU Strategy for the Black Sea9, of 20 May 2010 on the Union for the Mediterranean10, of 20 May 2010 on the Need for an EU Strategy for the South Caucasus11, of 9 September 2010 on the situation of the Jordan River, with special regard to the Lower Jordan River area12,of 3 February 2011 on the situation in Tunisia13, of 17 February 2011 on the situation in Egypt14, of 10 March 2011 on the Southern Neighbourhood, and Libya in particular, including humanitarian aspects15 and, of 7 July 2011 on Syria, Yemen and Bahrain in the context of the situation in the Arab World and North Africa, and of 15 September 2011 on the situation in Libya16 and the situation in Syria17, __________________ 16 Text adopted, P7_TA(2011)0386. 17 Texts Adopted, P7_TA(2011)0387.
Amendment 29 #
2011/2157(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas it is in the highest interest of the EU to be economadopt a mutually beneficially, ambitious and politically focused in its, responsible and flexible strategy based on support tofor democratic transitions,
Amendment 46 #
2011/2157(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the EU should provide itself with flexible and properly funded instruments in order to match its ambitions, emphasising optimum use of existing financial instruments,
Amendment 74 #
2011/2157(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Although the EU does not seek to impose a model or a ready-made recipe for political reforms, uUnderlines that the ENP is based on shared values and the commitment to democracy, human rights, the rule of law and good governance;
Amendment 102 #
2011/2157(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses the importance of building a partnership with societies and, in that context, takes note of the proposal forestablishment of a Civil Society Facility (CSF) as a way to target resources more effectively and efficiently towards civil society;
Amendment 113 #
2011/2157(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the EEAS and the Commission, under their new ‘more for more’ performance-based approach, to continue to encourage all types of political reform, taking into account the needs and level of economic growth and social development of each partner country; calls on them to provide a clear methodology and detailed benchmarks to assess the democracy record of these ENP countries and to deliver regular sufficiently detailed reports, which should be the basis for the allocation of funds under the new performance- based approach ‘more for more’; asks for these reports to be presented annually to its Committee on Foreign Affairs; insists on the need to systematically include civil- society organisations at all stages of the review process;
Amendment 138 #
2011/2157(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Considers that human rights situations should be continuously monitored and that an annual assessment of the situation could be included in the annex to the annual progress report of each partner country with a clear mechanism to reconsider and progressively limit bilateral cooperation if human rights violations are confirmed, inter alia by means of a mechanism for the effective implementation of the human rights clause;
Amendment 152 #
2011/2157(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Stresses that sustainable democracy, functioning and de-bureaucratised institutions and the rule of law not only promote political stability and social welfare but also stimulate economic growth by improving the business environment and attracting investment, allowing new SMEs to emerge and fostering trade and tourism, all of which generate new jobs and new opportunities; calls, therefore, on the EU to encourage structural reforms in the economic, social and legal arenas as part of its support for democratic transitions;
Amendment 159 #
2011/2157(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Strongly supports the promotion of sub-regional cooperation and stresses the importance of developing complementary partner-to- partner bilateral and multilateral economic cooperation, which would bring tangible benefits for citizens and improve the political climate in the region;
Amendment 186 #
2011/2157(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Welcomes the reference to Article 49 of the TEU and believes that all partner countries of the Eastern Partnership (EaP) have a legitimate right to strive for EU membership; believes that the conclusion of association agreements does not exclude this perspectiveBelieves that the conclusion of association agreements does not affect the EU accession prospects of the Eastern Partnership countries but can, on the contrary, be an important step towards further European integration;
Amendment 212 #
2011/2157(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Notes thatBelieves that sharing a common area means sharing responsibilities fairly, and calls for closer cooperation, in particular with regard to all policies and issues entailing a cross-border dimension; calls, therefore, for the regional and cross- border dimensions of sectoral cooperation shouldto be strengthened;
Amendment 225 #
2011/2157(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Recalls that the EU should improve the management of migration, inter alia by providing better conditions for the establishment of legal migrants in the EU; considers that the EU needs to favour legal labour migration by concluding mobility partnerships which take account of the demographic, sociological and occupational balance on both sides;
Amendment 234 #
2011/2157(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Underlines the importance of paying particular attention to the younger generation; stresses that the EU should increase cooperation in the field of education and vocational training, immediately broadening and increasing scholarship programmes and mobility of students by promoting university and high-school exchanges andin order to further the mobility of students, teachers and lecturers, researchers and apprentices by promoting exchanges between higher education and training institutions, along with public-private partnerships in the fields of research and vocational training; considers it essential to develop more flexible, accelerated procedures for issuing visas to participants in such programmes; stresses the strong need for a structured information policy towards the citizens of the ENP partners concerning the possibility of participation in EU programmes;
Amendment 243 #
2011/2157(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Calls on the Commission to take over Parliament’s proposal, produced in the wake of the Arab Spring, to establish a Euro-Mediterranean Erasmus programme, an initiative which – assuming that it were successful – would be suitable to extend to the neighbourhood as a whole; at this stage deplores the inadequacy of the Commission proposals, which, notwithstanding the Commission’s statements on 27 September 2011, in reality provide only for a very modest increase in the number of Erasmus Mundus scholarships;
Amendment 245 #
2011/2157(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 b (new)
Paragraph 20 b (new)
20b. Calls on the Commission to take over Parliament’s proposal, produced in the wake of the Arab Spring, to establish a Euro-Mediterranean Leonardo da Vinci programme aimed at encouraging the mobility of young people wishing to acquire vocational training abroad, the object being to help combat the youth unemployment endemic to the southern Mediterranean;
Amendment 272 #
2011/2157(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Recalls the importance of cofinancing specific tangible regional projects to contribute to a shared process of development and integration; in this regard, welcomes the opportunity offered by the establishmentreactivation of the UfM to strengthen complementarity between bilateral policies and regional policies, in order to achieve more effectively the goals of Euro-Mediterranean cooperation, based on the mutual recognition of common values and on the establishment of an area of peace, security, and prosperity; proposes that the projects be aimed first and foremost at young people, specifically in four priority areas, namely the development of sustainable energy sources, civil cooperation, mobility (through the Mediterranean Office for Youth), and the development of SMEs; calls for an increase in ENP funding to enable the UfM to function on a permanent basis; calls for Libya to join the UfM as quickly as possible;
Amendment 289 #
2011/2157(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Recalls that the EU should get more involved and play a more active and constructive role in resolution of regional conflicts by developing more confidence- building measures, considering new pragmatic and innovative approaches, launching public communication strategies, supporting civic culture and community dialogue and strengthening good- neighbourly relations; points to the vital importance of intensifying political cooperation for the purposes of security and combating terrorism and individual forms of extremism;
Amendment 300 #
2011/2157(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Welcomes the work that international organisations, particularly the OSCE and UN agencies, carry out on the ground in conflict and post-conflict situations and in promoting sustainable development throughout the neighbourhood, notably the long-standing commitment of UNRWA to Palestinian refugees;
Amendment 304 #
2011/2157(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Stresses that the European Parliament plays an important role, through its parliamentary delegations and its delegations to parliamentary assemblies, in strengthening political dialogue and promoting fully-fledged freedoms, democratic reforms and the rule of law in its neighbouring partner countries and underlines that these contacts could also be a way to assess the fulfilment of the forthcoming criteria and to make the necessary adjustments to bilateral and multilateral cooperation arrangements in the light of events and the progress achieved;
Amendment 311 #
2011/2157(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Welcomes the proposal for the new European Neighbourhood Instrument (ENI) and the increase of funding for the ENP, as requested in its previous resolutions; considers that the distribution of funds should be flexible and adequate for both regions, with an approach that is driven by performance-driven and objective needs and not geographically driven; hopes, however, that the interpretation of this new ‘more for more’ approach will be such as to ensure that the most fragile democratic reforms can continue to be encouraged; notes that more flexibility and simplification should respect the right of democratic scrutiny and be accompanied by increased supervision of the spending;
Amendment 332 #
2011/2157(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Emphasises that the allocation of resources should be based on a limited number of clearly defined priorities, taking into account partner countries’ needs and based on clear conditionality; underlines that budget support should be used only where there are guarantees for sound budgetary management and that the full range of available tools should be used to better reflect the priorities; draws attention to its commitment to compliance with the 2006 Commission and Coreper declaration that, on the basis of the demographic weight of the regional blocs, ⅔ of the ENPI budget should be assigned to the Southern partnership countries and ⅓ to the Eastern partnership countries;
Amendment 335 #
2011/2157(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33 a (new)
Paragraph 33 a (new)
33a. Welcomes the decision of the G8 member countries to increase loan facilities for Southern partnership countries which have embarked on a democratic transition; considers that the commitments entered into in the ‘Deauville Partnership’ on 27 May 2011 are likely to encourage financial mobilisation in support of democracy and development in the EU’s partner countries;
Amendment 19 #
2011/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the Commission to promotensure uniform application of the Regulations and develop better cooperation amongst the EBs, including via exchange of best practice and formalisation of a European network of EBs;
Amendment 23 #
2011/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Considers that there is a need for a better definition of the EBs’ role, that EBs should be able to act on their own initiative and have no conflict of interest with air carriers or airports and that national sanctions applicable to air carriers in case of breach of EU rules should be made more effective; considers that EBs should be obliged to publish details of the complaints they receive on a yearly basis and that the Commission should publish a league table based on air carriers’ performance;
Amendment 43 #
2011/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses that air carriers should ensure the presence of contact personnel at each airport they operate from who can take immediate decisionsapply the decisions laid down by the Regulation in case of disruption, in particular with regard to assistance, reimbursement, rerouting and rebooking, and with whom complaints can be lodged;
Amendment 57 #
2011/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Underlines that passengers should have the right to be informed about the ‘Passenger Name Record’ (PNR) kept on them by the air carrier; stresses that passengers should not be denied boarding on the basis of their PNR, except if they are suspected of terrorist crim carrier is obliged to do so on grounds of public security, at the request of and in cooperation with the competent national authorities;
Amendment 84 #
2011/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls on the Commission to examinpropose measures that would allow passengers to correct online booking errors or to withdraw from an online reservationrelating to PNR data, free of charge, within a cooling-off period of at least 48 hours following the initial booking;
Amendment 100 #
2011/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Calls on the Commission to propose measures that would make it possible to harmonise commercial practice concerning hand luggage so as to protect passengers against excessive restrictions and to allow them to carry on board a reasonable amount of hand luggage, including purchases from airport shops;
Amendment 110 #
2011/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls on the Commission to incorporate the European Court of Justice’s interpretations of various definitions and terms, in particularclarify the notion of ‘extraordinary circumstances’ and the rules foron assistance and compensation, in any upcoming revision of the Regulation, taking note of the European Court of Justice’s interpretations of various definitions and terms;
Amendment 125 #
2011/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Calls on the Commission to propose ways of better reconciling the practice of overbooking with the duty of information to the passenger and the right to services provided in accordance with the conditions set out when the ticket was purchased;
Amendment 132 #
2011/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Believes that passengers whose luggage has been lost or delayed should enjoy equivalent rights, in terms of compensation and assistance, to passengers who have been delayed themselvesbe informed of their rights under the Montreal Convention and Regulation (EC) No 889/2002;
Amendment 144 #
2011/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Calls on the Commission to propose a maximum time limit of one month for industry and two months for EBs for handling of passenger complaints; considers that acknowledgement of receipt of complaints should be sent to passengers within 48 hours; and that passengers who make their reservation by electronic means, such as the internet, should also be entitled to make contact, at no cost, with their airline using the same means, and with a clearly marked address for same, so that the customer can quickly and easily make contact with the relevant staff at the airline to resolve any problems.
Amendment 148 #
2011/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Is of the opinion that more balanced burden-sharing between air carriers, airports and other service providers concernedenhanced cooperation and coordination between air carriers, airport managing bodies, ground handling agents, air navigation service providers and National Enforcement Bodies, notably in extraordinary circumstances, should be explorncouraged;
Amendment 156 #
2011/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Invites the Commission to revise compensation criteria, levels and mechanisms; stresses that the currently applicable compensation levels should in no way be weakened, and that particular attention should be given to every passenger who has experienced long delays, irrespective of the cause in order to take fully into account the damages he has suffered ;
Amendment 162 #
2011/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
Amendment 167 #
2011/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Believes that the Regulation should specifically cater, in order to guarantee the rights of passengers and at the same time to avoid abuses, the Regulation should clarify provisions, if and when it is allowed for passengers whto self- assist by purchasing refreshments or booking hotels or alternative flights and claiming back reasonable expenses from the air carrier;
Amendment 194 #
2011/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Insists that any damage tocalls on the Commission to make efforts in view of a possible modification of the Montreal Convention, as to ensure that the mobility equipment of PRM must be compensated in full, as such equipment is important for their integrity, dignity and independence and is therefore in no way comparable with luggage, and that the passenger should have the right, whenever possible, to use his or her own wheelchair until the door of the aircraft, and receive it back at the door of the aircraft upon arrival; meanwhile insists that PRMs must be informed of their right to claim compensation for damages to their mobility equipment and of their right to make a special declaration of interest in accordance with the Montreal Convention;
Amendment 15 #
2011/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C bis (new)
Recital C bis (new)
C bis. whereas improving the accessibility of the territories is a priority of European transport policy, further strengthened by the Treaty of Lisbon and the need to take into account the principle of territorial cohesion,
Amendment 30 #
2011/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas the EU should set coherent standards for all carriers, with particular regard to safety, technology, environmental protection and working conditions, in order to call for them at global level alsobased on international standards, and at global level also, in the absence of global regulation,
Amendment 50 #
2011/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – indent 2
Paragraph 1 – indent 2
– that, by 2014, a proposal should be submitted to provide for the internalisation of the external costs of all modes of transport, whilst avoiding double charging and market distortions, in order to increase investments in mobility, safety and researchand taking account of the specific nature of each mode of transport envisaged; stresses that the policy of internalisation of external transport costs in Europe will produce better results in terms of reduction of carbon dioxide emissions when it becomes compulsory in all EU Member States and when it secures an appropriate share of the allocation of fees in the policies for the sustainable development of transport;
Amendment 60 #
2011/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 – introductory part
Paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Approves the goals set in the White Paper for 2050, but considers that more specific provisions are required for the period until 2020, 2030 and 2040, with regard to funding – in view of the economic situation of individual Member States – and the general challenges facing transport in the field of energy and the environment, and therefore; calls on the Commission to draw up legal rules to reach the following goals by 2020 (in relation to 20105 reference figures) (in accordance with the objectives of the legislative section of the climate and energy package adopted on 23 January 2008):
Amendment 65 #
2011/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 – indent 3
Paragraph 2 – indent 3
– a 320% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions from air transport across European airspace;
Amendment 86 #
2011/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that the completion of the European internal transport market should be aimed for, without neglecting economic, employment and soc, social and territorial aspects, and calls on the Commission to ensure that proposals on liberalising the airport, rail, road, and other markets do not lead to social dumping or private monopolies;
Amendment 107 #
2011/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that efficient co-modality in passenger and goods transport – measured in terms of economic efficiency, environmental protection, energy security, social and employment conditions, and safety and security aspects, and geared to existing and planned infrastructure in individual countries and regionsaimed at creating an integrated local, national and European transport network – should be the guiding idea for future transport policy, and that these parameters should be used to determine modal distribution in countries and regions rather than retaining the proposed 300 km threshold for goods transport by road;
Amendment 168 #
2011/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Highlights that the same safeecurity standards should apply to all kinds of passenger and goods transport at EU level and calls for a proposal to fund safeecurity obligations, bearing in mind that, particularly in the case of maritime and air transport, international coordination is a prerequisite, and that current rules should be reviewed and/or replaced by 2015; stresses in this respect the benefits of developing innovative approaches with regard to security, focusing both on the development of new technologies and on the identification of high-risk behaviours and routes;
Amendment 174 #
2011/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses the importance of alternative and renewable energies for transport and in particular for long-haul air transport to which there is no alternative, and highlights that the set goals could be reached using an energy mix and existing methods for saving energy, accompanied by the requisite infrastructure; in this respect, calls for a European strategy to be presented on the development of new- generation biofuels for all modes of transport, which should be supported by appropriate European financing and by measures to encourage the private sector to invest in current and future research, development and marketing projects for advanced biofuels;
Amendment 186 #
2011/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Requests, by 2015, a proposal on urban mobility in which, on the basis of an evaluation of the implementation of the 2009 Urban Mobility Plan and, whilst respecting the principle of subsidiarity, support for projects is made conditional upon the submission of urban mobility plans which provide for efficient passenger and goods logistics chains, contribute to a reduction in traffic volumes and environmental pollution (atmospheric pollution and noise), comply with the standards of European transport policy and are coherent with regard to surrounding towns and regions;
Amendment 202 #
2011/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Stresses that the behaviour of transport users is decisive and calls for the creation of incentives to choose sustainable means of transport, where proposals should be made by 2013 to develop infrastructure for pedestrians and cyclists in towns, with particular emphasis on innovative systems such as cable transport, and to double the number of passengers on public transport, which mainly uses alternative sources of energy, and to establish e- tickets for multi-modal travel, and where pricing policy should be considered as an incentive;
Amendment 204 #
2011/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Stresses that the behaviour of transport users is decisive and calls for the creation of incentives to choose sustainable means of transport, where proposals should be made by 2013 to develop infrastructure for pedestrians and cyclists in towns, to double the number of passengers on public transport, which mainly uses alternative sources of energy, and to establish e- tickets for multi-modal travel, and where pricing policy should be considered as an incentive;
Amendment 206 #
2011/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 bis (new)
Paragraph 9 bis (new)
9 bis. Stresses the importance of establishing the use of e-tickets for multi- modal travel, and in particular to encourage the development of an integrated ticketing system in rail transport along the lines of air transport; proposes that this process be undertaken to take account of what is legally and technically feasible; calls for integrated ticketing systems to be implemented while guaranteeing a fair and effective system of liability, rights of recourse and compensation as well as certainty of law, transparency and user information; calls for the Commission to make proposals in this respect by the end of 2012;
Amendment 213 #
2011/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Believes that the basic rules on passenger rights should be laid down in a Charter of Passengers’ Rights for all forms of transport, and therefore expects, by 2013, such a proposal which takes into account the specific characteristics of carriers and past experience; stresses in this respect the need to establish clear definitions, uniformly interpreted by all operators according to the modes of transport, concerning in particular the ‘level of assistance and care’ given to passengers, their rights of recourse, and the ‘extraordinary circumstances’ entitling compensation;
Amendment 241 #
2011/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Considers that bureaucratic hurdles should be reduced for all forms of transport and calls, therefore, for the increased harmonisation of goods transport documents, particularly for goods transport by roaboth for transport by road and for the air sector where the e-freight project must continue to be supported, and for the submission, by 2013, of a proposal on the standardisation of freight documents;
Amendment 282 #
2011/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 – indent 2
Paragraph 15 – indent 2
– a 40%n assessment of and, if necessary, an increase in the number of parking spaces for heavy goods vehicles on the Trans- European Road Network (TERN) in each Member State compared with 2010 figurein order to meet hauliers’ needs;
Amendment 304 #
2011/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 – indent 4 bis (new)
Paragraph 15 – indent 4 bis (new)
- as part of the future proposal on the liberalisation of road haulage, the Commission to take account of the specific nature of the road sector as a mobile activity that must be able to be pursued without distorting competition in the different Member States of the European Union;
Amendment 312 #
2011/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 – indent 1
Paragraph 16 – indent 1
– a proposal on the ‘Blue Belt’, on the basis of a full evaluation of its implementation by Member States;
Amendment 337 #
2011/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 – indent 4
Paragraph 16 – indent 4
– the dedication of at least 120% of TEN-T funding to inland waterway projectsand maritime projects and to projects to create and improve sustainable and multi-modal connections between sea and river ports and logistics platforms at the land-sea- river interface;
Amendment 341 #
2011/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 – indent 5
Paragraph 16 – indent 5
– the harmonisation of training in shipping with an international standard by 2012, in view of thein view of the international nature of maritime transport, the rapid adoption of the Commission’s proposal of 14 September 2011 to update Directive (EC) No 2008/106 by integrnational nature of maritime transportng the 2006 revision of the STCW Convention, and the submission of a proposal on the mutual recognition of framework conditions on training for port workers before the end of 2013;
Amendment 354 #
2011/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 – indent 6
Paragraph 16 – indent 6
– the Commission to submit a proposal for rules governing port services by 2014, on the basis of an in-depth evaluation of the guidelines set out in October 2007 on the European ports policy, and taking account of the implementation of national legislation on the subject, in particular on the mode of governance and operation of maritime ports;
Amendment 372 #
2011/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 – indent 3
Paragraph 17 – indent 3
– the Member States to implementEuropean Commission and the Member States to take all necessary steps for the European trade in emissions certificates by 2012, with reference also toto be accepted at international agreementslevel by 2012;
Amendment 377 #
2011/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 – indent 3 a (new)
Paragraph 17 – indent 3 a (new)
– the dedication of at least 20% of TEN-T funding to SESAR deployment; – active work on the development of a ‘Checkpoint of the Future’ which not only looks at technology improvement but also at a risk based approach to facilitate the travel of the majority of passengers;
Amendment 383 #
2011/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 – indent 1
Paragraph 18 – indent 1
– the Commission to take Member States’ commitments in relation to local public transport and existing service levels into account when liberalising markets, with the aim of improving current service levels, while guaranteeing fair competition on the basis of a set of minimum social rules;
Amendment 388 #
2011/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 – indent 1 bis (new)
Paragraph 18 – indent 1 bis (new)
- real independence to be provided for the essential functions of access and charging for access to networks with respect to rail enterprises;
Amendment 397 #
2011/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 – indent 3 bis (new)
Paragraph 18 – indent 3 bis (new)
- approval of the Commission’s decision to present, in 2012, a regulatory proposal on the opening-up of the domestic passenger transport market to competition and the splitting-up of historical infrastructure managers and railway operators;
Amendment 410 #
2011/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 bis (new)
Paragraph 18 bis (new)
18 bis. Stresses, in view of the economic and environmental needs, the importance of truly European management of transport infrastructure (goods and passenger rail corridors, Single European Sky, ports and connections between them and the transport network, ‘Blue Belt’, inland waterways) in order to make the European Union more competitive and attractive and in order to guarantee the free and fluid movement of passengers and goods;
Amendment 17 #
2011/2056(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Calls on the Commission, therefore, to produce a study on Europe’s imports of raw materials which, though not listed as critical (for example lithium, hafnium and nickel) are nevertheless of strategic importance in terms of meeting Europe’s industrial needs and producing consumer goods with high added value; the study should also assess our industries’ dependence on these raw materials and measures to secure their supply, as well as the environmental cost of extracting them and the alternatives which might be envisaged;
Amendment 31 #
2011/2056(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Welcomes the will of the G8, G20 members to fight against the raw materials price volatility and calls for a development of concrete measures in order to secure raw materials supply and to curb speculation on those commodities;
Amendment 37 #
2011/2056(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Commission to draw up rules on the social responsibility of European undertakings involved in the mining of raw materials in source countries; calls for these rules to include the principle of supply chain due diligence set out in the 2010 OECD Due Diligence Guidance;
Amendment 47 #
2011/2056(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. CIs concerned about the continuing trade in, and use of, minerals from conflict zones, whose production gives rise to unacceptable violence and illegal activities; calls on the Commission, the EEAS, the Council and the Member States to take this situation into account in the context of their relations with third countries; calls on the Commission to further develop raw materials traceability systems and to introduce a binding certification scheme for raw materials and trading chains (Certified Trading Chains), so that trade can be guaranteed to be fair; calls on the Commission to cooperate with the relevant international institutions (UN, OECD, ILO) with a view to identifying, and endeavouring to harmonise, the best certification practices;
Amendment 459 #
2011/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Stresses the need for an adequate basic allowance for small farmers, which Member States can optionally determine in those Member States where these farms help to stabilise rural developmentbasic income support specific to small farmers, particularly in Member States where these farmers particularly help to stabilise rural areas; calls on the Commission to establish flexible and objective criteria for the status of small farmers to be defined by each Member State; calls for these Member States to decide, in accordance with subsidiarity but within a range decided at Community level, what percentage of the direct payments to be incorporated in the new subsidy system should be made available to their smallse farmers; stresses, however, that this must not hamper the necessary structural change;
Amendment 8 #
2011/2044(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the Commission to put forward a legislative proposal on the roadworthiness testing of motor vehicles, with a view to reducing the administrative burden for citizens and industry while guaranteeing a highthe dynamic development of testing methods and test content and at the same time ensuring the highest possible level of road safety;
Amendment 12 #
2011/2044(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a .Calls on the Member States to minimise the financial expense to the public of registering vehicles in another Member State by avoiding unnecessary costs through a common approach;
Amendment 13 #
2011/2044(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Calls for the mutual recognition of technical controls between the Member States, based on common definitions and comparable test standards, when a vehicle is transferred from one Member State to another;
Amendment 14 #
2011/2044(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 c (new)
Paragraph 2 c (new)
2c. Proposes the establishment of a European database to centralise the technical data of all vehicles in order to permit the mutual recognition of technical controls, enable Europe-wide comparability and facilitate cross-border vehicle registration;
Amendment 16 #
2011/2044(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Calls on the Commission to draw up a legislative proposal to offer passengers better protection in the event of the insolvency of airlines, for example through mandatory insurance for airlines or the establishment of a guarantee fund;
Amendment 18 #
2011/2044(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Recognises that people with disabilities very often encounter obstacles and barriers when travelling that exclude them from many of the opportunities of the Single Internal Market and calls on the Commission to pay greater attention to this aspect in relation to passengers’ rights;
Amendment 1 #
2011/2023(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A (new)
Recital A (new)
A. whereas pooling of resources, whether by the 30 countries participating in Community Civil Protection Mechanism (EU-27, Norway, Liechtenstein, and Croatia) or for the purposes of enhanced cooperation among Member States, could constitute an asset in both operational and financial terms,
Amendment 13 #
2011/2023(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Insists on the need to develop a comprehensive communication strategy to project a common and coherent image of the EU’s disaster response, consistent with its values and policies, in order to increase the visibility of the EU in beneficiary countries as well as a better understanding of EU action among European citizens; points to the need to set up an EU civil protection force and act upon Parliament’s repeated calls to implement the proposals set out in the 2006 Barnier report; stresses that the European Union should reaffirm through disaster relief the commitment of the European people to the value of solidarity;
Amendment 14 #
2011/2023(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Notes that although it served to deploy two modules (a water purification unit and an advanced medical post), the activation of the Civil Protection Mechanism at the time of the Haitian earthquake highlighted the weaknesses of the current system, which, relying as it does on voluntary contributions and on the various forms of national decision- taking, still needs to be improved in terms of effectiveness, responsiveness, and visibility;
Amendment 15 #
2011/2023(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Calls on the Council and Commission to pool logistic and human resources for the purpose of disaster response training with a view ultimately to establishing a European civil protection force staffed by the most suitable personnel, which could be deployed both within and outside the EU and would be called upon to handle emergency relief in the 24 hours following a disaster;
Amendment 16 #
2011/2023(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 c (new)
Paragraph 4 c (new)
4c. Points out that the cross-border nature of disasters implies that the EU should coordinate its resources and work with third countries, not least in its neighbourhood where UfM countries are concerned;
Amendment 13 #
2011/2020(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Takes the view that the EU budget contribution to the transport-related agencies should be commensurate with their additional responsibilities, such as those conferred on the European Maritime Safety Agency; considers that it is important to have prudent budgeting for agencies, in accordance with internal audits of effectiveness of their expenditures.
Amendment 91 #
2011/0405(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) A number of major developments have taken place since the European Neighbourhood Policy was launched and the European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument was set up. These include a deepening of the relationship with the partners, the launch of regional initiatives and democratic transition processes in the region, in particular in the countries on the southern shores of the Mediterranean following the events of the Spring of 2011. This triggered a new European Neighbourhood Policy vision set out in 2011 as a result of a comprehensive Strategic Review of the Policy. It outlines key objectives for Union cooperation with Neighbourhood countries and provides for greater support to partners committed to building democratic societies and undertaking reforms, in line with the ‘more for more’ and ‘mutual accountability’ principles.
Amendment 92 #
2011/0405(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7a) In order to be able to fulfil the objectives of the European Neighbourhood Policy, it is essential to ensure that the breakdown of the available funds between the southern and eastern strands of the policy is based on the size of the population of each regional bloc.
Amendment 107 #
2011/0405(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) The scope of this instrument should encourage a differentiated and integrated cross-border approach in order to facilitate effective and swift implementation of the programmes in the European Neighbourhood Policy partner countries, to encourage regional and interregional development, to promote a decentralised cooperation policy and to ensure economic, social and territorial cohesion.
Amendment 130 #
2011/0405(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19 a (new)
Recital 19 a (new)
(19a) Support provided under the European Neighbourhood Instrument to developing partner countries should be separated from the aid provided to those countries under the financing instrument for development cooperation (DCI). The various financial instruments need to be coordinated as effectively as possible within the 2014-2020 multiannual financial framework and a greater degree of complementarity needs to be achieved between bilateral and multilateral funding.
Amendment 170 #
2011/0405(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) achieving progressive integration into the Union the EU internal market and enhanced sector and cross-sectoral co- operation, including through legislative approximation and regulatory convergence towards Union and other relevant international standards, related institution building, legal certainty and investments, notably in interconnections;
Amendment 178 #
2011/0405(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) creating conditions for well managed mobility of people, taking due account of demographic balances, the structure of the labour market and needs, and promotion of people-to-people contacts;
Amendment 192 #
2011/0405(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point e
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point e
(e) confidence building and other measures contributing to security and the prevention and settlement of conflicts, and supporting steps to secure greater sub-regional integration, in particular by building on existing structures and initiatives;
Amendment 193 #
2011/0405(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
(ea) promoting the development of renewable energy sources (wind, hydraulic, solar, photovoltaic) and energy networks – with particular reference to actual implementation of the Mediterranean Solar Plan and the Desertec programme – and of sustainable resource use practices; encouraging industrial cooperation in this area ;
Amendment 194 #
2011/0405(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point e b (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point e b (new)
(eb) helping to make SMEs/SMIs more competitive, in particular by supporting business creation and networking, facilitating SME/SMI project development and investment in partner countries and bringing the necessary resources to bear to promote transnational business cooperation;
Amendment 195 #
2011/0405(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point e c (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point e c (new)
(ec) treating EU research and development policy tools – in particular the seventh FPRD and its successor, the eighth FPRD – as key cooperation tools, and incorporating the EU’s partner countries into the European research area, in order to boost competitiveness, economic growth, job creation and innovation;
Amendment 236 #
2011/0405(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission, the Member States and the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) shall ensure coherence between support provided under this Regulation and other support, in particular the financing instrument for development cooperation (DCI), provided by the Union, the Member States and, the European Investment Bank. and the EBRD.
Amendment 70 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10 a (new)
Recital 10 a (new)
(10a) Use of noise abatement operational procedures must not take precedence over the need to ensure flight safety. The competent authorities should therefore ensure that operational restriction measures do not impair the upholding of appropriate safety measures.
Amendment 90 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
This Regulation shall apply to movements of aircraft engaged in civil aviation.
Amendment 93 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
It shall not apply to movements of aircraft engaged in military, customs, police, or similar services.
Amendment 169 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d
(d) not as a first resort, operating restrictionsoperating restrictions, only after considering the beneficial effect in terms of noise abatement of points (a), (b) and (c) of this article.
Amendment 251 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3
Article 7 – paragraph 3
3. Where the operating restriction concerns the withdrawal of marginally compliant aircraft from an airport, no new services shall be allowed with marginally compliant aircraft at that airport six months after the notification. The competent authorities shall decide on the annual rate for removing marginally compliant aircraft from the fleet of affected operators at that airport, taking due account of the age of the aircraft and the composition of the total fleet. Without prejudice to paragraph 3 of Article 4, this rate shall not be more than 20% of that operator’s fleet ofat that airport. This annual rate may not exceed 20% of movements and must apply uniformly to every operator concerned on the basis of the number of movements of its marginally compliant aircraft serving thatat a given airport.
Amendment 263 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10
Article 10
Amendment 161 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The limitations set out in paragraph 2 may differ between terminals at the same airport, provided they are not applied in a discriminatory manner, that they do not distort competition, that they comply with this Regulation and that the minimum number of suppliers at each terminal remains the same.
Amendment 178 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 4 – indent 2
Article 6 – paragraph 4 – indent 2
three suppliers of groundhandling services for airports whose annual traffic has been not less than 5 million passengers or 100 000 tonnes of freight for at least the previous three years., or
Amendment 179 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 4 – indent 2 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 4 – indent 2 a (new)
- four suppliers of groundhandling services for airports whose annual traffic has been not less than 35 million passengers or 350 000 tonnes of freight for at least the previous three years.
Amendment 209 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) consistency and plausibility of the business plan as assessed onfor the basis of model costs calculationfirst three years;
Amendment 215 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point f a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point f a (new)
(fa) procedures and safeguards established to ensure compliance with safety and security requirements;
Amendment 221 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2
Article 10 – paragraph 2
2. A supplier of groundhandling services shall begin to provide services within one month from the start date indicated in the invitation to tender. The tendering authority may, in duly justified cases, at the request of the supplier of groundhandling services and after consulting the Airport Users' Committee, prolong this period for a maximum of six months. After expiry of this period, the authorisation will cease to be validfive months. If, after six months from the start date indicated in the invitation to tender, the supplier has not started its activities and cannot demonstrate its willingness to do so, the tendering authority may decide that the authorisation will cease to be valid. In such cases, Member States may impose financial penalties on suppliers of groundhandling services and instead grant authorisation to suppliers ranked second in terms of the number of points under Article 9(5).
Amendment 225 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) if the undertaking satisfies the criteria set out in Chapter IV concerning approval procedures.
Amendment 226 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2
Article 11 – paragraph 2
2. Where a managing body of the airport supplying groundhandling services in accordance with paragraph (1) no longer meets the conditions of paragraph (1), this supplier may continue to provide groundhandling services for a period of fivthree years without being subject to the selection procedure laid down in Articles 7 to 10. At the end of this fivthree-year period, the supplier shall inform the relevant tendering authority sufficiently in advance and at least six months before the expiry of the five-year period. Financial penalties may be imposed on the supplier if it does not inform the tendering authority sufficiently in advance unless the supplier can demonstrate force majeure. If the supplier ceases its activity before the end of the fivthree-year period, Articles 10 (4) and 10 (5) shall apply.
Amendment 360 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
At airports whose annual traffic volume has been not less than 2 million passenger movements or 50 000 tonnes of freight for at least the previous three years, the managing body of the airport or the managing body of the centralised infrastructure shall, if it provides groundhandling services for third parties, establish a separate legal entity for the provision of these groundhandlinghave separate accounts for its activities as a groundhandling services provider and its other activities.
Amendment 365 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 374 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 2
Article 29 – paragraph 2
Amendment 384 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 3
Article 29 – paragraph 3
3. The legal entityies providing groundhandling services as referred to in paragraph (1) may not receive any financial cross- subsidisation from aeronautical activities related to the management of airport infrastructure in cases where the managing body of the airport provides groundhandling services, or from aeronautical activities related to the management of centralised infrastructure in cases where the managing body of the centralised infrastructure provides groundhandling services which would allow the legal entity providing groundhandling services to reduce the prices it charges for its groundhandling serviceswhich would allow them to reduce the prices for their groundhandling services if they charge the cost to third parties.
Amendment 422 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 a (new)
Article 30 a (new)
Article 30a Presence of a contact person representing each air carrier Each air carrier shall have a contact person, or be legally represented at airports whose annual traffic volume is more than 2 million passengers. This contact person, who may be a groundhandling assistant, must have the authority to enter into financial, operational and legal commitments on behalf of the air carrier at the airport in question.
Amendment 470 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33
Article 33
Amendment 495 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 1
Article 35 – paragraph 1
1. Without prejudice to paragraphs (2), (3) and (4), suppliers of groundhandling services may engage in a level of subcontracting for each category of service.
Amendment 510 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 5
Article 35 – paragraph 5
5. Any supplier of groundhandling services and self-handling airport user using one or morea subcontractors for a category of service shall ensure that the subcontractors complyies with the obligations on suppliers of groundhandling services under this Regulation.
Amendment 513 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 6
Article 35 – paragraph 6
6. Any supplier of groundhandling services and self-handling airport user using one or morea subcontractors for a category of service shall inform the managing body of the airport of the name and activities of the subcontractors concerned.
Amendment 515 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 7
Article 35 – paragraph 7
7. Where a supplier of groundhandling services applies for an authorisation to provide groundhandling services under the selection procedure laid down in Article 7, it shall indicate the number,for each category of service the activities and names of the subcontractors it intends to use.
Amendment 517 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 36 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 36 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Without prejudice to the international commitments of the Union, the Commission may, on its own initiative or at the request of a Member State, in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 43 (3), decide that athe Member States or Member Statesf the European Union shall take measures, including the complete or partial suspension of the right of access to the groundhandling market within its territory in respect of suppliers of groundhandling services and self-handling airport users from that third country, with a view to remedying the discriminatory behaviour of the third country concerned, whenever it appears that a third country, with respect to access to the groundhandling or self- handling market:
Amendment 90 #
2011/0391(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
a) an air carrier requesting, as part of a series of slots, a slot at an airport on any day, where, if the carrier's request were accepted, it would in total hold fewer than fivnine slots at that airport on that day; or
Amendment 92 #
2011/0391(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b – introductory part
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b – introductory part
Amendment 242 #
2011/0391(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Amendment 262 #
2011/0391(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Transfers of historical slots for a scheduling period that give rise to financial payments may not be sold on before the end of that scheduling period.
Amendment 134 #
2011/0302(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 a (new)
Recital 9 a (new)
(9a) The previous Multiannual Financial Framework (2007-2013) showed that a limited budget for the TEN-T prevents progress being made on the biggest projects, particularly cross-border projects. An adequate European budgetary framework for the TEN-T would not only make it more attractive to private investment, but also ensure a greater national political will with regard to European projects, and therefore better cooperation between the Member States involved in a cross-border project. The European Union should be more ambitious about major European infrastructure projects, whose complexity and scale mean that the budget allocated to them should be revised upwards and the budgetary rules applying to them should be adapted. The new TEN-T guidelines should be given the budgetary and regulatory means necessary for their achievement.
Amendment 225 #
2011/0302(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 48
Recital 48
(48) Some of the infrastructure projects of Union interest might need to link with and pass through neighbourhood, pre-accession and other third countries. The Connecting Europe Facility should offer simplified means of linking and financing these infrastructures, in order to ensure coherence between internal and external instruments of the Union budget. In the transport sector, special attention should be paid to strengthening the links between the trans-European and trans- Mediterranean transport networks, particularly in order to facilitate the transport of goods via the motorways of the sea. In the energy sector, emphasis should be placed on completing the Mediterranean electric ring and developing direct undersea electricity interconnections between the EU and the countries of the South-East Mediterranean in order to structure the complementarity of the two energy systems.
Amendment 249 #
2011/0302(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 12
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 12
(12) "transport bottleneck" means a physical and/or functional barrier that leads to a system break affecting the continuity of long-distance flows. Such a barrier and which can be absorblifted by new infrastructure such as bridges or tunnels that address problems as for example gradients, curve radii, gauge. The need to upgrade existing infrastructure shall not be considered as a bottleneckor by substantially modernising existing infrastructure;
Amendment 264 #
2011/0302(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) contribute to smart, sustainable and inclusive growth by developing modern and high performing trans-European networks, thus bringing forward benefits for the entire European Union in terms of competitiveness and economic, social and territorial cohesion within the Single Market and creating an environment more conducive to private and public investment through a combination of financial instruments and Union direct support and by exploiting synergies across the sectors. The achievement of this objective will be measured by the volume of public and private investment in projects of common interest, and in particular the volume of public and private investments in projects of common interest realised through the financial instruments under this Regulation. It will be required to comply with the principles of technological neutrality and provide a balance between effectiveness and cost.
Amendment 289 #
2011/0302(COD)
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 be measured by the length of the conventional railway networkrailway and waterways network created or improved by means of this Regulation in the EU-27 and by the length of high-speed railway network in the EU-27number of motorways of the sea created;
Amendment 298 #
2011/0302(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iii
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iii
(iii) optimise the integration and interconnection of transport modes and enhancing interoperability of transport services. The achievement of this objective will be measured by the number of inland and maritime ports and airports connected to each other and to the railway network and inland waterways, and by the number of multimodal logistics platforms created.
Amendment 367 #
2011/0302(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) actions supporting urban nodes as defined in Article 36 of Regulation (EU) No XXXX/2012 [TEN-T Guidelines];
Amendment 631 #
2011/0302(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – Part I – point 3 – introductory part
Annex – Part I – point 3 – introductory part
Algeciras – Madrid – Tarragona Sevilla – Valencia – Tarragona Tarragona – Barcelona – Perpignan – Marseille – Lyon – Torino – Milano – Venezia – Ljubljana – Budapest – UA border
Amendment 635 #
2011/0302(COD)
Lyon - Avignon - Rail upgrading Marseille (via Miramas and Fos)
Amendment 678 #
2011/0302(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – Part I – point 9 – rows 14 a-b (new)
Annex – Part I – point 9 – rows 14 a-b (new)
Lyon - Avignon - Port de Rail upgrading Marseille-Fos Marseille Port hinterland and multimodal terminal connections
Amendment 126 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) Projects of common interest should demonstrate a clear European added value, by enhancing interconnections between Member States and improving the fluidity, speed and sustainability of transport flows throughout the European Union. Cross- border projects typically have high European added value, but may have. Their lower direct economic effects compared to purely national projects. Therefore, they are likely not to be implemented without Union intervention call for priority intervention by the Union in order to ensure that they are implemented.
Amendment 150 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
Recital 26
(26) In order to implement the core network within the given time horizon, a corridor approach could be used as an instrument to coordinate on a transnational basis different projects and synchronise the development of the corridors and their interconnection, thereby maximising network benefits.
Amendment 160 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
Recital 28
(28) Designing the right governance structure and identifying the sources of financing for complex cross-border projects would be eased by creating corridor platforms for such core network corridors. European Coordinators should facilitate the coordinated implementation of the core network corridors and their interconnection.
Amendment 170 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29 a (new)
Recital 29 a (new)
(29a) If the objective of a European transport policy which provides EU citizens with a unified, multi-modal and interconnected network is to be achieved, support should be given to the completion of all the projects within the time horizon proposed here. With that aim in view, the projects intended to adapt transport networks in urban centres should be supported and promoted by the coordinator of the closest corridor. This will make for effective interconnection between corridors and clear the way for the completion of the core network within the given time horizon.
Amendment 205 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – point n a (new)
Article 3 – point n a (new)
(na) 'interconnection of transport modes' means the physical linking of a transport mode and/or its network with equipment or facilities belonging to another transport mode or network;
Amendment 236 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) are economically efficient, contribute to the objectives of low-carbon and clean transport, fuel security and, environmental protection and adaptation to climate change, are safe and secure and have high quality standards, both for passenger and freight transport;
Amendment 416 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3
Article 16 – paragraph 3
3. Port-associated equipment shall enable in particular propulsion and operating systems which reduce water and air pollution, energy consumption and carbon intensity. It includes waste reception facilities and shore side electricity facilities.
Amendment 493 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 24 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) maritime ports, including the establishment, modernisation, maintenance and expansion of the capacity of the infrastructure necessary for transport operations within the port area;
Amendment 505 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 3
Article 24 – paragraph 3
3. Equipment associated with maritime transport infrastructure shall include in particular equipment for ice breaking, hydrological surveys, and dredging and, maintenance and protection of the port and port approaches.
Amendment 508 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Motorways of the sea represent the maritime dimension of the trans-European transport network. They shall consist of short-sea routes, ports, associated maritime infrastructure and equipment, and facilities enabling short-sea shipping or sea-river services between at least two ports, including hinterland connections, in at least two different Member States, or between a Member State and a third country. Motorways of the sea shall include:
Amendment 510 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) maritime links between maritime ports of the comprehensive network and third- country ports;
Amendment 520 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
(ca) constitute a maritime link and its hinterland connections between a core network port and a third-country port, in keeping with the criteria laid down in Article 8(1).
Amendment 523 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 25 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Projects of common interest for motorways of the sea in the trans- European transport network shall be proposed by a Member State, in cooperation with a third country, in keeping with the criteria laid down in Article 8(1). They shall constitute a maritime link and its hinterland connections between a port of the comprehensive network and a third- country port.
Amendment 527 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 3
Article 25 – paragraph 3
3. Projects of common interest for motorways of the sea in the trans-European transport network may also include activities that have wider benefits and are not linked to specific ports, such as activities for improving environmental performance, offering shore side electricity at berth to all ships already equipped for using such system, making available facilities for ice-breaking, activities ensuring year- round navigability, dredging operations, alternative fuelling facilities, as well as the optimisation of processes, procedures and the human element, ICT platforms and information systems, including traffic management and electronic reporting systems.
Amendment 533 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 2
Article 26 – paragraph 2
2. Port operators shall ensure that ports include equipment necessary to ensure the environmental performance of ships in ports, in particular reception facilities for ship generated waste and cargo residues in accordance with Directive 2000/59/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 November 2000 on port reception facilities for ship-generated waste and cargo residues, and shore side electricity facilities.
Amendment 544 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 1
Article 30 – paragraph 1
1. Within the sphere of their responsibility, Member States and airport operators shall ensure that any airport offers at least one terminal open to all operators in a non- discriminatory way and apply transparent, appropriate and fair charges.
Amendment 548 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 31 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) improve multi-modal interconnections between airports and infrastructure for other transport modes.
Amendment 567 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) improve links to the most vulnerable and isolated parts of the Union, in particular the outermost, island, remote and mountain regions.
Amendment 569 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 39 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 39 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
The comprehensive network shall keep up with state-of-the-art technological developments and deployments. They shall, by giving priority to projects aiming in particular aim to:
Amendment 570 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 39 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 39 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) enable the decarbonisation of all transport modes by stimulating energy efficiency as well as the introduction of alternative propulsion and electricity supply systems and the provision of corresponding infrastructure. Such infrastructure may include grids and other facilities necessary for the energy supply, take account of the infrastructure – vehicle interface and encompass intelligent transport systems;
Amendment 628 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 45 – paragraph 2 – point b – indent 1
Article 45 – paragraph 2 – point b – indent 1
– availability of alternative clean fuels or shore side power supply;
Amendment 697 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 51 – paragraph 5 – point c
Article 51 – paragraph 5 – point c
(c) draw up a report every year for the European Parliament, the Commission and the Member States concerned on the progress achieved in implementing the core network corridor and its links with other networks;
Amendment 702 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 51 – paragraph 7
Article 51 – paragraph 7
7. Without prejudice to the applicable procedures laid down in Union and national law, the Commission may request the opinion of the European Coordinator when examining applications for Union funding for core network corridors for which the European Coordinator is responsible and for nodes situated close to those corridors.
Amendment 725 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 53 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 53 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) the programme of measures necessary for developing the core network corridor and its interconnections with other corridors;
Amendment 733 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 53 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 53 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
In order to support the implementation of the core network corridors and their interconnections with other corridors, the Commission may adopt implementing decisions for the core network corridors. These decisions may:
Amendment 161 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
Recital 28
(28) Agri-environment-climate payments should continue to play a prominent role in supporting the sustainable development of rural areas and in responding to society's increasing demands for environmental services. They should further encourage farmers and other land managers to serve society as a whole by introducing or continuing to apply agricultural practices contributing to climate change mitigation and adaptation and compatible with the protection and improvement of the environment, the landscape and its features, natural resources, the soil and genetic diversity. In this context the conservation of genetic resources in agriculture and the additional needs of farming systems that are of high nature value should be given specific attention. Payments should contribute to covering additional costs and income foregone resulting from the commitments undertaken and should only cover commitments going beyond relevant mandatory standards and requirements, in accordance with the "polluter pays" principle. In many situations the synergies resulting from commitments undertaken jointly by a group of farmers multiply the environmental and climate benefit. However, joint action brings additional transaction costs which should be compensated adequately. In order to ensure that farmers and other land managers are in a position to correctly implement the commitments they have undertaken, Member States should endeavour to provide them with the required skills and knowledge. Member States should maintain the level of efforts made during the 2007-2013 programming period and have to spend a minimum of 2530% of the total contribution from the EAFRD to each rural development programme for climate change mitigation and adaptation and land management, through the agri- environment-climate, and organic farming payments and payments to areas facing natural or other specific constraints measuresspecific constraints and major natural constraints, notably as a result of arid or wet conditions or soil or terrain quality.
Amendment 407 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a
(a) promoting irrigation and access to water and increasing efficiency in water use by agriculture;
Amendment 443 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point a
(a) facilitating diversification, creation and transfer of ownership of new small enterprises and job creation;
Amendment 491 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) mountain areas and areas facing natural constraints, as referred to in Article 33(2) and (3) respectively;
Amendment 547 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3
Article 8 – paragraph 3
3. The support rates laid down in Annex I may be increased by 10 percentage points for operations supported in the framework of thematic sub-programmes concerning small farms and short supply chains. In the case of young farmers and mountain areas, mountain areas and areas facing natural constraints, such as those referred to in Article 32(2) and (3), the maximum support rates may be increased in accordance with Annex I. However, the maximum combined support rate shall not exceed 90%.
Amendment 587 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point m
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point m
(m) information on the complementaritythe mechanisms for coordination with measures financed by the other common agricultural policy instruments, through cohesion policy or by the EMFF;
Amendment 915 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point a – introductory part
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point a – introductory part
(a) business start-up and transfer aid for:
Amendment 1435 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 33 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 1448 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 33 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 1978 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 65 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 65 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. At least 30 % of the total EAFRD contribution to the rural development programme shall be reserved for the measures referred to in Articles 29, 30, 31 and 32.
Amendment 481 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 82 a (new)
Recital 82 a (new)
Amendment 2166 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 163 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point c – point ii
Article 163 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point c – point ii
Amendment 1713 #
2011/0280(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 1
Article 32 – paragraph 1
1. Farmers shall ensure that at least 73.5 % of their eligible hectares as defined in Article 25(2), excluding areas under permanent grassland, is ecological focus area such as land left fallow, terraces, landscape features, buffer strips and afforested areas as referred to in article 25(2)(b)(ii).
Amendment 1873 #
2011/0280(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 1
Article 34 – paragraph 1
1. Member States may grant a paymentA payment shall be granted to farmers entitled to a payment under the basic payment scheme referred to in Chapter 1 and whose holdings are fully or partly situated in areas with natural constraints designated by Member States in accordance with Article 33(1) of Regulation (EU) No […] [RDR].
Amendment 1876 #
2011/0280(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 2
Article 34 – paragraph 2
2. Member States may decide toshall grant the payment referred to in paragraph 1 to all areas falling within the scope of that paragraph or, alternatively, and on the basis of objective and non-discriminatory criteria, to restrict the payment to some of the areas referred to in Article 33(1) of Regulation (EU) No […] [RDR].
Amendment 1879 #
2011/0280(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 3
Article 34 – paragraph 3
3. Without prejudice to paragraph 2 and to the application of financial discipline, progressive reduction and capping, linear reduction as referred in Article 7, and any reductions and exclusions imposed pursuant to Article 65 of Regulation (EU) No […] [HZR], the payment referred to in paragraph 1 shall be granted annually per eligible hectare situated in the areas to which Member States decided to grant a payment in accordance with paragraph 2 of this Article and shall be paid upon activation of payment entitlements on those hectares held by the farmer concerned.
Amendment 1884 #
2011/0280(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 4
Article 34 – paragraph 4
4. The payment per hectare referred to in paragraph 1 shall be calculated by dividing the amount resulting from the application of Article 35 by the number of eligible hectares declared according to Article 26(1) which are situated in the areas to which Member States decided to grant a payment in accordance with paragraph 2 of this Article.
Amendment 1889 #
2011/0280(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Article 34 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Member States mayshall apply the payment referred to in this Chapter at regional level under the conditions laid down in this paragraph.
Amendment 1896 #
2011/0280(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 4
Article 34 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 4
The payment at regional level shall be calculated by dividing the regional ceiling calculated in accordance with the third subparagraph by the number of eligible hectares declared according to Article 26(1) which are situated in the areas to which Member States decided to grant a payment in accordance with paragraph 2 of this Article.
Amendment 2027 #
2011/0280(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Coupled support may be granted to the following sectors and productions: cerealsby Member States to the sectors and productions listed in Annex I to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, which include: cereals, including durum wheat, oilseeds, protein crops, grain legumes, flax, hemp, rice, nuts, starch potato, milk and milk products, seeds, sheepmeat and goatmeat, beef and veal, olive oil, silk worms, dried fodder, hops, sugar beet, cane and chicory, fruit and vegetables and short rotation coppice.
Amendment 2111 #
2011/0280(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 39 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 39 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. By way of derogation from paragraph 1, Member States may decide to use up to 105 % of the annual national ceiling set out in Annex II provided that:
Amendment 2243 #
2011/0280(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 49 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 49 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) an amount not exceeding 1520 % of the national average payment per beneficiary;
Amendment 2259 #
2011/0280(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 49 – paragraph 2
Article 49 – paragraph 2
2. 2. The amount referred to in paragraph 1 shall not be lower than EUR 500 and not be higher than EUR 1 0500. Without prejudice to Article 51(1), where the application of paragraph 1 results in an amount lower than EUR 500 or higher than EUR 1 0500, the amount shall be rounded up or down, respectively, to the minimum or maximum amount.
Amendment 34 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2 a (new)
Recital 2 a (new)
(2a) Economic, social and territorial cohesion can be strengthened only if existing territorial imbalances are addressed and disparities in terms of development and accessibility eliminated. With that aim in view, a rebalancing of activities between coastal and inland areas, between urban and rural areas and between readily accessible and isolated areas is essential and must be included among the priorities for cohesion policy as implemented by this Regulation. In the light of this imperative, balanced, environmentally sound territorial development based on effective and sustainable transport, energy, services and tourism infrastructures whose use is not hampered by physical, technical and administrative obstacles should be encouraged and guaranteed. An integrated approach of this kind can boost intelligent, inclusive and sustainable growth and help the Union achieve its regional development objectives.
Amendment 45 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) In order to identify or test new solutions to issues relating to sustainable urban development which are of relevance at Union level, the ERDF should support innovative actions in the field of sustainable urban development, placing the emphasis, in particular, on environmentally sound transport, intermodality and sustainable mobility between towns and cities and peri-urban and rural areas.
Amendment 46 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 a (new)
Recital 9 a (new)
(9a) The tourism sector offers vast potential for development, acts as a significant stimulus for growth, has a dense economic fabric, incorporating many SMUs, and provides large numbers of jobs. It is therefore of strategic importance for the Union, and the ERDF should support this industry and its related sectors. ERDF support is all the more relevant because tourism has a real impact on cohesion, the dynamism and attractiveness of regions, territorial development and the environment. ERDF support for measures to assist professionals and customers with the aim of guaranteeing the availability and employment of sustainable, responsible and high-quality tourism infrastructures and practices which safeguard the environment, our natural heritage and biodiversity can help to achieve the objectives of cohesion policy, the Europe 2020 strategy and environmental protection. ERDF support would also generate real added value by addressing issues linked to mobility within and between tourist areas and between tourist amenities in coastal areas and further inland. The fragile nature of the main tourist areas, which are situated in coastal and mountain regions, also makes it essential that measures should be taken, with ERDF support, to enable the sector and its infrastructure to adapt as effectively as possible to climate change, to diversify the tourist services on offer and to extend tourist seasons.
Amendment 47 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 b (new)
Recital 9 b (new)
(9b) In the light of the provisions of Parliament’s roadmap for a single European transport area (2011/2096(INI)), ERDF funding for measures in urban areas should take account of the sustainable mobility plans drawn up for the urban areas concerned, in keeping with the subsidiarity principle.
Amendment 52 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) investments in infrastructure providing basic services to citizens in the areas of energy, environment, sustainable tourism and transport, and information and communication technologies (ICT);
Amendment 63 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
In more developed regions, the ERDF shall not support investments in the building, refurbishment and modernisation of infrastructure providing basic services to citizens in the areas of environment, transport, and ICTtourism and ICT, provided that the projects in question can help the EU to achieve the objectives of the Europe 2020 strategy and objectives in the areas of the reduction of CO2 emissions, adaptation to climate change and economic, social and territorial cohesion.
Amendment 87 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a
(a) promoting entrepreneurship, in particular by facilitating the economic exploitation of new ideas and fostering the creation of new firms in areas which are fundamental to European growth and competitiveness, in particular tourism and related sectors;
Amendment 91 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b a (new)
(ba) improving employee training, in particular in the tourism sector, in order to adapt to the new activities linked to climate change.
Amendment 98 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point e
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point e
(e) promoting low-carbon strategies for urban areas, in particular as regards sustainable mobility;
Amendment 103 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point e a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point e a (new)
(ea) measures to foster sustainable tourism and encourage responsible initiatives and practices on the part of professionals in the tourism and related sectors and of tourists, including measures to reduce the sector’s impact on the environment and facilitate adaptation to climate change;
Amendment 106 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – introductory part
(7) promoting sustainable transport and removing physical, technical and administrative bottlenecks in key network infrastructures:
Amendment 111 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point a
(a) supporting a multimodal and interoperable Single European Transport Area by investing in the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) network;
Amendment 118 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b
(b) enhancing regional mobility through the interconnectingon of secondary and tertiary nodes toand networks with TEN-T infrastructure;
Amendment 126 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point d
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point d
(d) developing comprehensive, high quality and interoperable railwaypromoting optimum traffic development through the introduction of intelligent transport systems;
Amendment 138 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 11
(11) enhancing institutional capacity and an efficient public administration by strengthening of institutional capacity and the efficiency of public the administrations and public services related to implementation of the ERDF, in particular in the area of project engineering, and in support of actions in institutional capacity and in the efficiency of public administration supported by the ESF.
Amendment 142 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. In the light of the provisions of Parliament’s roadmap for a single European transport area (2011/2096(INI)), in keeping with the principle of subsidiarity support for urban development shall take account of any urban mobility plan which has been drawn up for the urban area concerned, the provisions of which shall be laid down by the Commission in a proposal on urban mobility to be submitted by 2015.
Amendment 153 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. All undertakings established in the outermost regions shall be eligible for the specific additional allocation and, by way of derogation from Article 3(1)(a), any investment in production funded under the ERDF.
Amendment 156 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 a (new)
Article 15 a (new)
Article 15a Evaluation By 31 December 2017 at the latest, the Commission shall submit to the Council and Parliament an evaluation report on the achievement of the objectives set for this Regulation.
Amendment 159 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – row 16 a (new)
Annex – row 16 a (new)
Transport Railway km Total length of new railway line of which: TEN-T km Total length of reconstructed or upgraded railway line tonnes/km Increase in the volume of goods transported by rail
Amendment 160 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – row 16 b (new)
Annex – row 16 b (new)
Transport Railway km Total length of new railway line of which: TEN-T km Total length of reconstructed or upgraded railway line passengers/km Increase in the number of passengers transported by rail
Amendment 161 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – row 16 c (new)
Annex – row 16 c (new)
Transport Railway km Total length of new railway line of which: TEN-T km Total length of reconstructed or upgraded railway line km Total length of railway line equipped with ERTMS
Amendment 167 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – row 27
Annex – row 27
Wastewater treatment population equivalent Additional population served by improvedwastewater wastewater treatment capacity
Amendment 168 #
2011/0275(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – row 32
Annex – row 32
Nature and biodiversity hectares Surface area of habitats inrestored better conservation statuiotopes
Amendment 25 #
2011/0274(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) Article 174 of the Treaty provides that the Union should develop and pursue its actions leading to the strengthening of its economic, social and territorial cohesion. The Cohesion Fund should therefore provide a financial contribution to projects with a European added value in the field of the environment and to trans- European networks in the area of transport infrastructure.
Amendment 32 #
2011/0274(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) AIn accordance with a results approach based on the Europe 2020 strategy, a common set of indicators to assess progress of programme implementation should be set out before the Member States draft their operational programmes. These indicators should be complemented by programme-specific indicators.
Amendment 33 #
2011/0274(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) investments in the environment, including areas related to sustainable development and energy whichthe energy sector, insofar as they present environmental benefits;
Amendment 39 #
2011/0274(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a – point v
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a – point v
(v) promoting low-carbon strategies for urban areas; NOTE: Please note that in the FR version the wrong numbering of subparagraphs in Article 3 was changed by TRAN Sec, particularly as retgariat to match the right numbering in all other language versions.ds sustainable mobility; Or. fr
Amendment 42 #
2011/0274(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – point d – introductory part
Article 3 – point d – introductory part
(e) promoting sustainable transport and removing physical, technical and administrative bottlenecks in key network infrastructures, by:
Amendment 44 #
2011/0274(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – point d – point i
Article 3 – point d – point i
i) supporting a multi-modal and interoperable Single European Transport Area by investing in the Trans-European Transport Network; NOTE: Please note that in the FR version the wrong numbering of subparagraphs in Article 3 was changed by TRAN Secretariat to match the right numbering in all other language versions.Or. fr
Amendment 52 #
2011/0274(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – point d – point iii
Article 3 – point d – point iii
iii) developing comprehensive, high quality and interoperable railway systems; NOTE: Please note that in the FR version the wrong numbering of subparagraphs in Article 3 was changed by TRAN Secretariat to match the right numbering in all other language versions.promoting optimum traffic development by implementing intelligent transport systems; Or. fr
Amendment 58 #
2011/0274(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – point e
Article 3 – point e
(e) enhancing institutional capacity and an efficient public administration by strengthening ofworking towards developing institutional capacity and the efficiency of public administrations and public services related to implementation of the Cohesion Fund, particularly in the area of project engineering.
Amendment 62 #
2011/0274(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 a (new)
Article 6 a (new)
Article 6 a Evaluation By 31 December 2017 at the latest, the Commission shall submit to the European Parliament an evaluation report on the achievement of the objectives set out in this Regulation.
Amendment 65 #
2011/0274(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – row 6
Annex – row 6
Amendment 66 #
2011/0274(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – row 13
Annex – row 13
Nature and biodiversity hectares Surface area of habitats inrestored better conservation statuiotopes
Amendment 67 #
2011/0274(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – row 22a (new)
Annex – row 22a (new)
Transport Railway km km Total length of new railway line km Total length of reconstructed or upgraded railway line tonnes/km Increase in goods transported by freight
Amendment 68 #
2011/0274(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – row 22b (new)
Annex – row 22b (new)
Transport Railway km Total length of new railway line km Total length of reconstructed or upgraded railway line passengers/km Increase in number of passengers transported by rail
Amendment 69 #
2011/0274(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – row 22c (new)
Annex – row 22c (new)
Transport Railway km Total length of new railway line km Total length of reconstructed or upgraded railway line km Total length of ERTMS- equipped railway line
Amendment 6 #
2011/0273(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3 a (new)
Recital 3 a (new)
(3a) Strengthening economic, social and territorial cohesion entails addressing existing territorial imbalances and eliminating disparities in development and accessibility. To do so, it is essential to adjust the balance between coastal and inland areas, urban and rural areas, and well linked and remote areas, making this one of the priorities of cohesion policy. This need is even greater in the border regions and warrants appropriate action under the ERDF and territorial cooperation. Given this imperative, it is necessary to promote and ensure balanced and environmentally friendly spatial planning based on efficient transport, production, energy, service and tourist infrastructures that can be utilised without any physical, technical and administrative barriers within and between Member States. This form of integrated approach is capable of supporting smart, sustainable and inclusive growth and achieving the objectives the Union has set itself in the field of territorial cooperation.
Amendment 10 #
2011/0273(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) Cross-border cooperation should aim to tackle common challenges identified jointly in the border regions (such as poor accessibilityroblems in ensuring territorial continuity, poor accessibility and insufficient or non-existent transport links, inappropriate business environment, lack of networks among local and regional administrations, research and innovation and take-up of information and communication technologies, environmental pollution, risk prevention, negative attitudes towards neighbouring country citizens) and exploit the untapped potentials in the border area (development of cross-border research and innovation facilities and clusters, cross-border labour market integration, transport networks, tourist infrastructure, cooperation among universities or health centres), while enhancing the cooperation process for the purpose of the overall harmonious development of the Union. In the case of any cross-border programme between Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland in support of peace and reconciliation, the ERDF shall also contribute to promoting social and economic stability in the regions concerned, notably by actions to promote cohesion between communities.
Amendment 13 #
2011/0273(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) Areas for transnational cooperation should be defined having regard to actions needed to promote integrated territorial development facilitating mobility between tourist and hinterland areas. The Commission should be empowered to define transnational cooperation areas.
Amendment 14 #
2011/0273(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10 a (new)
Recital 10 a (new)
(10a) Under the trans-European transport network operational programme, priority is given to financing projects concerning missing cross-border links and those aimed at removing bottlenecks, in order to facilitate mobility and make territories, particularly tourist destinations, more accessible. In order to achieve these objectives, there is a need to strike an even balance between use of the Connecting Europe facility, the Cohesion Fund and the ERDF, particularly via the ‘European territorial cooperation’ objective.
Amendment 17 #
2011/0273(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) It is necessary to adapt the content requirements of cooperation programmes under the European territorial cooperation goal to their specific needs and to local development issues. Therefore they also need to cover aspects necessary for effective implementation on the territory of participating Member States, such as the bodies responsible for audit and control, the procedure to set up a joint secretariat, and the allocation of liabilities in case of financial corrections. In addition, due to the horizontal character of interregional cooperation programmes, the content of such cooperation programmes should be adapted, especially as regards the definition of the beneficiary or beneficiaries under the current INTERACT and ESPON programmes.
Amendment 19 #
2011/0273(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) Consistent with the goal of smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, the Structural Funds should provide a more integrated and inclusive approach to tackling local problems, such as a lack of support for transport and tourist infrastructures. In order to strengthen this approach, support from the ERDF support in border regions should be coordinated with support from the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund(EMFF) and should, where appropriate, involve European groupings of territorial cooperation set up under Regulation (EC) No 1082/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 July 2006 on a European grouping of territorial cooperation (EGTC) where local development figures among their objectives.
Amendment 22 #
2011/0273(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point 1
Article 2 – point 1
1) cross-border cooperation and the removal of physical, technical and administrative barriers between adjacent regions to promote integrated regional development between neighbouring land and maritime border regions from two or more Member States or between neighbouring border regions from at least one Member State and one third country on external borders of the Union other than those covered by programmes under the external financial instruments of the Union;
Amendment 25 #
2011/0273(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – introductory part
Article 6 – introductory part
In addition to Article 5 of Regulation (EU) No […]/2012 [the ERDF Regulation], the ERDF shall support the sharing of human resources, facilities and infrastructures across bordersintended to remove the border effect under the different investment priorities, as well as the following investment priorities within the thematic objectives, whilst taking specific circumstances and local needs into account:
Amendment 27 #
2011/0273(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – point a – point -i (new)
Article 6 – point a – point -i (new)
-i) cross-border rebalancing between coastal and inland areas, urban and rural areas and well linked and remote areas, as well as cross-border structural actions supporting economic, social and territorial cohesion, accessibility, growth, development and attractiveness;
Amendment 28 #
2011/0273(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – point a – point i
Article 6 – point a – point i
i) integrating cross-border labour markets, including cross-border mobility and the removal of physical, technical and administrative barriers, joint local employment initiatives and joint training (within the thematic objective of promoting employment and supporting labour mobility);
Amendment 46 #
2011/0239(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) The EU is the world’s principal maritime power with cutting-edge maritime expertise helping underpin its competitiveness. The quality of training for seafarers is closely linked to the EU’s competitiveness in this area and must therefore be given particular attention. It is also necessary to raise awareness of the numerous maritime professions, with a view to attracting European workers, in particular young people, to them. In order to uphold quality standards regarding training for seafarers and on European shipping, the EU must combat the proliferation of fraudulent certificates of competency.
Amendment 47 #
2011/0239(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8 b (new)
Recital 8 b (new)
(8b) The human factor is a decisive factor with regard to maritime safety and security, for which reason the EU must guarantee optimum training quality standards, given that training for seafarers is not a cost but an investment. Technical progress in European ship construction and navigation means that it is necessary to update constantly the knowledge and skills of seafarers necessary for the running of a ship. Furthermore, the proliferation of threats linked to piracy, an increasing scourge for European and world shipping, makes it necessary to examine urgently the training of seafarers in combating it. Pending an IMO decision, the Union should consider the possibility of providing each crew member of vessels flying EU Member State flags a manual of good practices such as the Best Management Practices for Protection against Somalia-Based Piracy endorsed by UKMTO, EU NAVFOR, INTERPOL and NATO.
Amendment 49 #
2011/0239(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 8
Article 1 – point 8
Directive 2008/106/EC
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
1. Each Member State shall establish standards of medical fitness for seafarers and procedures for the issue of a medical certificate in accordance with the provisions of this Article and Section A-I/9 of the STCW Code. They shall inform the Commission of the standards and procedures thus established.
Amendment 50 #
2011/0239(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 9 – point c
Article 1 – point 9 – point c
Directive 2008/106/EC
Article 12 – paragraph 5
Article 12 – paragraph 5
Amendment 51 #
2011/0239(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 11 – point b
Article 1 – point 11 – point b
Directive 2008/106/EC
Article 14 – paragraph 4
Article 14 – paragraph 4
4. Companies shall ensure that masters, officers and other personnel assigned specific duties and responsibilities on board their ro-ro passenger ships shall have completed familiarization training to attain the abilities that are appropriate to the capacity to be filled and duties and responsibilities to be taken up, so as to be able to operate the vessel in accordance with maximum security and safety standards and be able to respond to hazards and emergencies, taking into account the guidance given in section B- I/14 of the STCW Code.
Amendment 56 #
2011/0239(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 12
Article 1 – point 12
Directive 2008/106/EC
Article 15 – paragraph 6
Article 15 – paragraph 6
6. The requirements for rest periods laid down in paragraphs 4 and 5 need not be maintained in the case of an emergency or when conducting an evacuation or emergency drill or in other overriding operational conditions. Musters, fire- fighting and lifeboat drills, and drills prescribed by national laws and regulations and by international instruments, shall be conducted in a manner that minimizes the disturbance of rest periods and does not induce fatigue and shall entitle those concerned to adequate compensatory rest periods as provided for in this article.
Amendment 57 #
2011/0239(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 12
Article 1 – point 12
Directive 2008/106/EC
Article 15 – paragraph 7
Article 15 – paragraph 7
7. Member States shall require that watch schedules be posted where they are easily accessible. The schedules shall be established in a standardized format in the working language or languages of the ship and in English. , as referred to in Regulation 2.3 Standard A2.3, paragraphs 10 and 11 of the 2006 Maritime Labour Convention and related IMO/ILO guidelines.
Amendment 58 #
2011/0239(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 12
Article 1 – point 12
Directive 2008/106/EC
Article 15 – paragraph 9
Article 15 – paragraph 9
9. Member States shall require that records of daily hours of rest of seafarers be maintained in a standardised format, as referred to in Regulation 2.3, Standard A2.3, paragraphs 10 and 11 of the ILO Maritime Labour Convention and related IMO/ILO guidelines in the working language or languages of the ship and in English, to allow monitoring and verification of compliance with the provisions of this article. The seafarers shall receive a copy of the records pertaining to them, which shall be endorsed by the master, or by a person authorised by the master, and by the seafarer.
Amendment 62 #
2011/0239(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 12
Article 1 – point 12
Directive 2008/106/EC
Article 15 – Paragraph 11
Article 15 – Paragraph 11
11. With due regard for the general principles of the protection of the health and safety of workers, Member States may authorise or register collective agreements permitting exceptions to the required hours of rest in paragraph 4(b) and 5 provided that the rest period is no less than 70 hours in any 7-day period. Such exceptions shall, in accordance with directive 1999/63/EC, ILO Convention No. 180 and the ILO 2006 Maritime Labour Convention, as far as possible, follow the standards set out but may take account of more frequent or longer leave periods, or the granting of compensatory leave and should equally, as far as possible, take into account the guidance regarding prevention of fatigue laid down in section B-VIII/1 of the STCW Code.
Amendment 68 #
2011/0239(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 12 a (new)
Article 1 – point 12 a (new)
Directive 2008/106/EC
Article 18 – point (a)
Article 18 – point (a)
12a. In Article 18, point (a) is replaced by the following: ‘without prejudice to the provisions of points (b) and (d), there are at all times be on board all ships flying the flag of a Member State means in place for effective oral communication relating to safety between all members of the ship’s crew, particularly with regard to the correct and timely reception and understand of messages and instructions. In emergency or evacuation situations or in case of danger, all members of the crew shall be issued with buoyancy aids fitted with beacons enabling them to be located by shore-based and/or coastguard services;’
Amendment 107 #
2011/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
Amendment 118 #
2011/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) Intelligent transport systems (ITS) can help to meet the challenges faced by the European transport policy, such as increasing road transport volumes and congestion or rising energy consumption. Standardised interfaces should therefore be provided in recording equipment in order to ensure interoperIn order to ensure interoperability with an appropriate set of ITS applications, tachographs should be provided with standardised interfaces, the provisions for which should be proposed by the Commission in a separate directive following an impact assessment to estability with ITS applicash the deployment criteria for the interface in questions.
Amendment 121 #
2011/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) As fraud and misuse in relation to driving licences is less likely to occur than with driver cards,It is desirable to assess whether the recording equipment system would be more reliable and effective if drivers’ work-related cards were in future incorporated into driving licences. This approach wouldmight also reduce the administrative burden for drivers who would no longer need to apply for, receive and hold twoa number of different documents. An amendment to Directive 2006/126/EC should accordingly bbe envisaged on the basis of a comprehensive impact assessment demonstrating the benvisagedefits for all interested parties of incorporating cards in this way and the compatibility of such a measure with data protection requirements.
Amendment 124 #
2011/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) In order to reduce the administrative burden on drivers and transport undertakings, it should be clarified that there is no need for written proof of daily or weekly rest periods. For control purposes, pPeriods for which no activity has been recorded for the driver should accordingly be considered as rest periods of availability.
Amendment 138 #
2011/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Council Regulation (EEC) No 3821/85
Article 2 – paragraph 2 (a)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 (a)
(a) ‘recording equipment’ means the equipment intended for installation in road vehicles to display, record, print, store and output automatically or semi-automatically details of the movement of such vehicles and of certain work periodthe working activities of their drivers;
Amendment 142 #
2011/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Council Regulation (EEC) No 3821/85
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point g
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point g
(g) ‘control card’ means a tachograph card issued by the authorities of a Member State to a national competent control authority which identifies the control body and optionally the control officer and allows access to the data stored in the data memory or in the driver cards for reading, printing and/or downloading;
Amendment 174 #
2011/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Council Regulation (EEC) No 3821/85
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Location data shall be recorded to allow the identification of the starting and ending place of the daily work period. For that purpose, vehicles put into service for the first time [4836 months after the entry into force of this Regulation]e specifications as referred to in this Article shall be fitted with recording equipment connected to a global navigation satellite system (GNSS).
Amendment 188 #
2011/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Council Regulation (EEC) No 3821/85
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. In order to facilitate targeted roadside checks by the competent control authorities, the recording equipment installed in vehicles put into service for the first time [4836 months after the entry into force of this Regulation]e specifications referred to in this Article shall be able to communicate while the vehicle is in motion to those authorities.
Amendment 191 #
2011/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Council Regulation (EEC) No 3821/85
Article 5 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Member States shall equip their control authorities with the remote early detection equipment necessary to permit the data communication referred to in this Article.
Amendment 197 #
2011/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Council Regulation (EEC) No 3821/85
Article 5 – paragraph 3
Article 5 – paragraph 3
3. The data exchanged during communication shall be limited to the data necessary for the purpose of targeted roadside checks. It should include driver activities and speed. Data concerning the identity of the driver, driver activities and speed shall not be communicated.
Amendment 205 #
2011/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Council Regulation (EEC) No 3821/85
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
1. The recording equipment referred to in Annex IB shallould be interoperable with the intelligent transport systems applications as defined in Article 4 of Directive 2010/40/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on the framework for the deployment of Intelligent Transport Systems in the field of road transport and for interfaces with other modes of transport.
Amendment 207 #
2011/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Council Regulation (EEC) No 3821/85
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2
2. For the purpose of paragraph 1, vehicles put into service for the first time [48 months after the entry into force of this Regulation] shall be fitted with recording equipment equipped withthe Commission shall submit an impact assessment on the deployment of the technical specifications referred to in this article, with a view to proposing a directive on the incorporation into the tachograph of a harmonised interface allowing the data recorded or produced to be used forby a specified set of intelligent transport systems applications, in order to help drivers to comply with social security legislation, while ensuring that the primary functions of the tachograph are retained and that the data are protected.
Amendment 213 #
2011/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Council Regulation (EEC) No 3821/85
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
1. Manufacturers or their agents shall submit an application for EU approval of a type of vehicle unit, motion sensor, model record sheet or, tachograph card or data interpretation software used by the competent control authorities, to the type approval authorities designated to that effect by each Member State. whose certification conditions are recognised by the management committee of the SOG-IS European mutual recognition agreement. The Commission shall consult the management committee of the SOG-IS agreement before any decision is made to recognise a certification body from a third country.
Amendment 223 #
2011/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Council Regulation (EEC) No 3821/85
Article 19 – paragraph 4
Article 19 – paragraph 4
4. Member States shall take appropriate measures to prevent conflicts of interests between fitters or workshops and road transport undertakings. In particular, ifFor example, a transport undertaking is alsmust not also be allowed to operatinge as an approved fitter or workshop, it shall not be allowed to install and calibrate recording equipment in its own vehicles for recording equipment.
Amendment 238 #
2011/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Council Regulation (EEC) No 3821/85
Article 27
Article 27
Amendment 247 #
2011/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Council Regulation (EEC) No 3821/85
Article 29 – paragraph –1 (new)
Article 29 – paragraph –1 (new)
Amendment 280 #
2011/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Council Regulation (EEC) No 3821/85
Article 35 – paragraph 3
Article 35 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission shall adopt decisions on the methodology for the initial and continuing training of control officers, including on techniques to target controls and to detect manipulation devices and fraud on the basis of minimum harmonised requirements as set out in paragraph 3a. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the advisoryexamination procedure referred to in Article 40(23).
Amendment 283 #
2011/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Council Regulation (EEC) No 3821/85
Article 35 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 35 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Control officers shall undertake a training course lasting at least one year on EU social security legislation in the road transport sector and on this Regulation, covering in particular: - requirements for and principles governing the use of the tachograph, - data protection and privacy requirements, - use of all control tools for the collection and interpretation of data, - techniques for targeting controls and detecting fraud and manipulation devices, - procedures for the inspection of workshops and fitters, - checking compliance of equipment with type-approved models. This training, provided by the competent national authorities, shall be subject to mutual recognition by the Member States, shall certify that officers possess the appropriate skills to perform effectively their inspection duties defined in this Regulation and in particular in Article 34a thereof, and shall be supplemented by continuous training courses with particular reference to the adjustment of legislation in line with technical progress. The Commission shall publish, within 24 months from the entry into force of this Regulation, a study on the number of officers who have received this training and are performing the control duties defined in this regulation in each Member State, and on the possibility of EU certification for the training of control officers (defining the content of the certification, the deadline for its entry into force and the authority which will be made responsible for such certification).
Amendment 318 #
2011/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2
Article 2 – paragraph 2
Regulation (EC) 561/2006
Article 2
Article 2
Amendment 16 #
2011/0190(COD)
Proposal for a directive- amending act
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) According to Directive 1999/32/EC the Commission is to report to the European Parliament and the Council on the implementation of the Directive and to table any proposals for amendments, in particular as regards the reduction of sulphur limits for marine fuel in SOx Emission Control Areas (SECAs), taking account of work withinrdance with the work of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO).
Amendment 18 #
2011/0190(COD)
Proposal for a directive- amending act
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
(4a) It is also important that the Commission assess the consequences of ensuring compliance by the sector on the basis of reports drawn up by the Member States, in order to permit the upstream planning of appropriate accompanying measures, particularly by carrying out studies on the availability of fuels, their prices, the risks of a retrograde modal switch and the impact of the measures of this directive on all economic operators in the maritime transport sector. The results of this study would make it possible to clarify the Commission’s proposals on the deployment of its toolbox in practice and the implementation of the arrangements for sustainable water transport.
Amendment 22 #
2011/0190(COD)
Proposal for a directive- amending act
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) The revised Annex VI to MARPOL introduces, inter alia, stricter sulphur limits for marine fuel in SECAs (1.00% as of 1 July 2010 and 0.10% as of 1 January 2015) as well as in sea areas outside SECAs (3.5% as of 1 January 2012 and, in principle, 0.50% as of 1 January 2020). Most Member States are obliged to require ships to use fuel with maximum 1.00% sulphur content in SECAs as of 1 July 2010 based on their international commitments. In order to ensure coherence with international law as well as to secure proper enforcement of new globally established sulphur standards in the Union, the provisions of Directive 1999/32/EC should be aligned with the revised Annex VI to MARPOL. In order to ensure a minimum quality of fuel ucomply with the sulphur content limits sedt by ships either for fuel or technology based complianthe IMO and the dates for their entry into force, marine fuel the sulphur content of which exceeds the general standard of 3.5 % by mass should not be allowed for use or placing on the market in the Union only on vessels equipped with a flue gas cleaning system.
Amendment 25 #
2011/0190(COD)
Proposal for a directive- amending act
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
Amendment 28 #
2011/0190(COD)
Proposal for a directive- amending act
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) Passenger ships operate mostly in ports or close to coastal areas and their impacts on human health and the environment are significant. Those ships are required to use marine fuel with the same maximum sulphur content as is applicable in SECAs (1.5%). Given that stricter sulphur standards will apply in SECAs, it is justified by the need to improve air quality around ports and coasts in the non-SECA territories that the same standards apply to passenger ships. However, the introduction of a new SECA standard for passenger ships wshould be delayed by 5 yearsbased on a full impact assessment, taking account in particular of the risk of a modal switch and the possibility of using alternative methods, such as equipping passenger ships with flue gas cleaning systems, in order to avoid potentialforeseeable problems with fuel availability and any difficulties with implementation.
Amendment 31 #
2011/0190(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) According to Directive 1999/32/EC the Commission is to report to the European Parliament and the Council on the implementation of the Directive and to table any proposals for amendments, in particular as regards the reduction of sulphur limits for marine fuel in SOx Emission Control Areas (SECAs), taking account ofin line with work within the International Maritime Organisation (IMO).
Amendment 33 #
2011/0190(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
(4a) It is also important that the Commission assess the consequences of ensuring compliance by the sector on the basis of reports drawn up by the Member States, in order to permit the upstream planning of appropriate accompanying measures, particularly by carrying out studies on the availability of fuels, their prices, the risks of a retrograde modal switch and the impact of the measures of this directive on all economic operators in the maritime transport sector. The results of this study would make it possible to clarify the Commission’s proposals on the deployment of its toolbox in practice and the implementation of the arrangements for sustainable water transport.
Amendment 39 #
2011/0190(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) The revised Annex VI to MARPOL introduces, inter alia, stricter sulphur limits for marine fuel in SECAs (1.00% as of 1 July 2010 and 0.10% as of 1 January 2015) as well as in sea areas outside SECAs (3.5% as of 1 January 2012 and, in principle, 0.50% as of 1 January 2020). Most Member States are obliged to require ships to use fuel with maximum 1.00% sulphur content in SECAs as of 1 July 2010 based on their international commitments. In order to ensure coherence with international law as well as to secure proper enforcement of new globally established sulphur standards in the Union, the provisions of Directive 1999/32/EC should be aligned with the revised Annex VI to MARPOL. In order to ensure a minimum quality of fuel ucomply with the sulphur content limits sedt by ships either for fuel or technology based complianthe IMO and the dates for their entry into force, marine fuel the sulphur content of which exceeds the general standard of 3.5 % by mass should not be allowed for use or placing on the market in the Union only on vessels equipped with a flue gas cleaning system.
Amendment 44 #
2011/0190(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
(6a) However, given the risk that the reduction to 0.1% in 2015 might lead to a modal switch for some intra-EU traffic, Member States should be allowed the option of requesting, in the context of the IMO, exemptions for a limited area and time, with a view to facilitating the use of alternative methods of emissions reduction.
Amendment 51 #
2011/0190(COD)
Proposal for a directive - amending act
Article 1 – point 2 – point (b)
Article 1 – point 2 – point (b)
Directive 1999/32/EC
Article 2 – point 3 m
Article 2 – point 3 m
'3m. emission abatement method means any fitting, material, appliance or apparatus to be fitted in a ship or other procedure, alternative fuel, or compliance method, used as an alternative to low sulphur marine fuel meeting the requirements set out in this Directive, that is verifiable, quantifiable and enforceable;'
Amendment 53 #
2011/0190(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) Passenger ships operate mostly in ports or close to coastal areas and their impacts on human health and the environment are significant. Those ships are required to use marine fuel with the same maximum sulphur content as is applicable in SECAs (1.5%). Given that stricter sulphur standards will apply in SECAs, it is justified by the need to improve air quality around ports and coasts in the non-SECA territories that the same standards apply to passenger ships. However, the introduction of a new SECA standard for passenger ships would be delayed by 5 yearsneeds to be based on a full impact assessment. This assessment should take account of the cost-benefit ratio throughout the logistics chain, particularly the costs of refining, of investment in new technologies, and of producing sulphur-free fuels. It should also take into account the risk of a modal shift and the option of using alternative methods, such as equipping passenger ships with flue gas cleaning systems, in order to avoid potentialredictable problems with fuel availability and any implementing difficulties.
Amendment 54 #
2011/0190(COD)
Proposal for a directive - amending act
Article 1 – point 4
Article 1 – point 4
Directive 1999/32/EC
Article 3a
Article 3a
Member States shall ensure that marine fuels are not used or placed on the market within their territory if their sulphur content exceeds 3.5 % by mass.'
Amendment 62 #
2011/0190(COD)
Proposal for a directive - amending act
Article 1 – point 6 – point (c)
Article 1 – point 6 – point (c)
Directive 1999/32/EC
Article 4 a – paragraph 1 – last subparagraph
Article 4 a – paragraph 1 – last subparagraph
This paragraph shall apply to all vessels of all flags, including vessels whose journey began outside the Union, except for vessels exempted under Annex VI of MARPOL'.
Amendment 67 #
2011/0190(COD)
Proposal for a directive - amending act
Article 1 – point 6 – point (c)
Article 1 – point 6 – point (c)
Directive 1999/32/EC
Article 4a – paragraph 1a – point (b)
Article 4a – paragraph 1a – point (b)
b) 0.50% as from 1 January 2020, or as from 1 January 2025, depending on the IMO’s decision following its assessment of the availability of marine fuels to comply with the maximum sulphur content of 0.50% by mass, referred to in Regulation 14(8) of Annex VI of the MARPOL Convention.
Amendment 72 #
2011/0190(COD)
Proposal for a directive - amending act
Article 1 – point 6 – point (c)
Article 1 – point 6 – point (c)
Directive 1999/32/EC
Article 4a – paragraph 1a – subparagraph 2
Article 4a – paragraph 1a – subparagraph 2
The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with the decision of the IMO and of Article 9a of this Directive concerning the date from which the sulphur standard laid down in point (b) of this paragraph applies. Based on the assessment by the IMO of the availability of marine fuel to comply with the maximum sulphur content of fuel of 0.50% by mass, referred to in Regulation 14(8) of Annex VI of MARPOL, this date shall be 1 January 2020 or 1 January 2025.
Amendment 75 #
2011/0190(COD)
Proposal for a directive - amending act
Article 1 – point 6 – point (d)
Article 1 – point 6 – point (d)
Directive 1999/32/EC
Article 4a – paragraph 1a – subparagraph 2
Article 4a – paragraph 1a – subparagraph 2
'The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 9a of this Directive concerning the designation ofinclusion in this Directive of new sea areas as SOx Emission Control Areas on the basis of the decision ofcreated by the IMO in accordance with Regulation 14(3)(2) of Annex VI to MARPOL.'
Amendment 79 #
2011/0190(COD)
Proposal for a directive - amending act
Article 1 – point 6 – point (e)
Article 1 – point 6 – point (e)
Directive 1999/32/EC
Article 4 a – paragraph 4 – point (d)
Article 4 a – paragraph 4 – point (d)
Amendment 83 #
2011/0190(COD)
Proposal for a directive - amending act
Article 1 – point 6 – point (e)
Article 1 – point 6 – point (e)
Directive 1999/32/EC
Article 4 a – paragraph 5
Article 4 a – paragraph 5
5. Member States shall require the correct completion of ships' logbooks, including fuel-changeover operations, as a condition of ships' entry into Union portsnd, in the event of failure to comply with this requirement, shall adopt appropriate and proportionate sanctions in accordance with Directive 2009/16/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on port State control.
Amendment 84 #
2011/0190(COD)
Proposal for a directive - amending act
Article 1 – point 6
Article 1 – point 6
da) permit a ship that does not comply with the provisions of this Directive to benefit from the measures under paragraphs 2.2. and 2.3 of Regulation18, if the conditions listed in paragraph 2.1 are met;
Amendment 92 #
2011/0190(COD)
Proposal for a directive - amending act
Article 1 – point 7
Article 1 – point 7
Directive 1999/32/EC
Article 4 c – point 2
Article 4 c – point 2
2. Ships using the emission abatement methods referred to in paragraph 1 shall continuously achieve reductions of sulphur dioxide emissions that are at least equivalent to the reductions that would be achieved by using marine fuels that meet the requirements of Articles 4a and 4b. The sulphur dioxide emissions resulting from the use of the emission abatement methods shall not exceed the limit values set out in Annex 1.
Amendment 94 #
2011/0190(COD)
Proposal for a directive - amending act
Article 1 – point 7
Article 1 – point 7
Directive 1999/32/EC
Article 4 c – paragraph 3
Article 4 c – paragraph 3
3. The emission abatement methods referred to in paragraph 1 shall comply with the criteria specified in the instruments referred to in Annex 2.1, unless superseded or supplemented by the criteria set out in Annex 2.2.
Amendment 96 #
2011/0190(COD)
Proposal for a directive - amending act
Article 1 – point 7
Article 1 – point 7
Directive 1999/32/EC
Article 4 c – paragraph 4 – introductory wording
Article 4 c – paragraph 4 – introductory wording
Amendment 97 #
2011/0190(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 2 – point b
Article 1 – point 2 – point b
Directive 1999/32/EC
Article 2 – point 3 m
Article 2 – point 3 m
3m. emission abatement method means any fitting, material, appliance or apparatus to be fitted in a ship or other procedure, alternative fuel, or compliance method, used as an alternative to low sulphur marine fuel meeting the requirements set out in this Directive, that is verifiable, quantifiable and enforceable;
Amendment 97 #
2011/0190(COD)
Proposal for a directive - amending act
Article 1 – point 7
Article 1 – point 7
Directive 1999/32/EC
Article 4 c – paragraph 4 – final subparagraph
Article 4 c – paragraph 4 – final subparagraph
The Commission shall also take into account, inter alia, scientific and technological progress as well as the relevant instruments and standards adopted by the International Maritime Organisation.
Amendment 100 #
2011/0190(COD)
Proposal for a directive - amending act
Article 1 – point 9 – point (a)
Article 1 – point 9 – point (a)
Directive 1999/32/EC
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point b)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point b)
b) sampling and analysis of the sulphur content of marine fuel for onboard combustion contained in tanks and in sealed bunker samples on board ships;
Amendment 103 #
2011/0190(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 4
Article 1 – point 4
Directive 1999/32/EC
Article 3 a
Article 3 a
Member States shall ensure that marine fuels are not used or placed on the market within their territory if their sulphur content exceeds 3.5 % by massif their sulphur content exceeds 3.5 % by mass, except in vessels equipped with a flue gas cleaning system.
Amendment 110 #
2011/0190(COD)
Proposal for a directive - amending act
Annex
Annex
Directive 1999/32/EC
Annex 2– paragraph 2 – point 2
Annex 2– paragraph 2 – point 2
document thoroughly that any waste streams discharged into the sea, including enclosed ports, harbours and estuaries have no significant negative impacts on and do not pose risks to human health and the environment.eleted
Amendment 116 #
2011/0190(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 6 – point b
Article 1 – point 6 – point b
Directive 1999/32/EC
Article 4 a – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 4 a – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
This paragraph shall apply to all vessels of all flags, including vessels whose journey began outside the Union, in accordance with the exemption mechanisms contained in Annex VI of MARPOL.
Amendment 124 #
2011/0190(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 6 – point c
Article 1 – point 6 – point c
Directive 1999/32/EC
Article 4 a – paragraph 1 a – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 4 a – paragraph 1 a – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) 0.50 % as from 1 January 2020, or as from 1 January 2025, depending on the IMO’s decision following its assessment of the availability of marine fuels to comply with the maximum sulphur content of 0.50% by mass, referred to in Regulation 14, paragraph 8 of Annex VI to the MARPOL Convention.
Amendment 132 #
2011/0190(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 6 – point c
Article 1 – point 6 – point c
Directive 1999/32/EC
Article 4 a – paragraph 1 a – subparagraph 2
Article 4 a – paragraph 1 a – subparagraph 2
The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with the decision of the IMO and with Article 9a of this Directive concerning the date from which the sulphur standard laid down in point (b) of this paragraph applies. Based on the assessment by the IMO of the availability of marine fuel to comply with the maximum sulphur content of fuel of 0.50% by mass, referred to in Regulation 14(8) of Annex VI of MARPOL, this date shall be 1 January 2020 or 1 January 2025.
Amendment 138 #
2011/0190(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 6 – point d
Article 1 – point 6 – point d
Directive 1999/32/EC
Article 4 a – paragraph 2
Article 4 a – paragraph 2
'The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 9a of this Directive concerning the designation ofinclusion in this Directive of new sea areas as SOx Emission Control Areas on the basis of the decision ofcreated by the IMO in accordance with Regulation 14(3)(2) of Annex VI to MARPOL.
Amendment 147 #
2011/0190(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 6 – point e
Article 1 – point 6 – point e
Directive 1999/32/EC
Article 4 a – paragraph 4 – point d
Article 4 a – paragraph 4 – point d
(d) 1% as from 1 January 2015. 0.5% as from 1 January 2020. On the basis of a holistic, in-depth impact assessment, the Commission shall submit, no later than 1 January 2018, a proposal seeking to reduce this content to 0.10 % as from 1 January 20205.
Amendment 154 #
2011/0190(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 6 – point e
Article 1 – point 6 – point e
Directive 1999/32/EC
Article 4 a – paragraph 5
Article 4 a – paragraph 5
5. Member States shall require the correct completion of ships' logbooks, including fuel-changeover operations, as a condition of ships' entry into Union portsnd, in the event of failure to comply with this requirement, shall adopt appropriate and proportionate sanctions in accordance with Directive 2009/16/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2009 on port State control.
Amendment 155 #
2011/0190(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 6 – point e
Article 1 – point 6 – point e
Directive 1999/32/EC
Article 4 a – paragraph 6 – point d a (new)
Article 4 a – paragraph 6 – point d a (new)
(da) permit a ship that does not comply with the provisions of this Directive to benefit from the measures under paragraphs 2.2. and 2.3 of Regulation18, if the conditions listed in paragraph 2.1 are met;
Amendment 168 #
2011/0190(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 7
Article 1 – point 7
Directive 1999/32/EC
Article 4 c – paragraph 2
Article 4 c – paragraph 2
2. Ships using the emission abatement methods referred to in paragraph 1 shall continuously achieve reductions of sulphur dioxide emissions that are at least equivalent to the reductions that would be achieved by using marine fuels that meet the requirements of Articles 4a and 4b. The sulphur dioxide emissions resulting from the use of the emission abatement methods shall not exceed the limit values set out in Annex 1.
Amendment 170 #
2011/0190(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 7
Article 1 – point 7
Directive 1999/32/EC
Article 4 c – paragraph 3
Article 4 c – paragraph 3
3. The emission abatement methods referred to in paragraph 1 shall comply with the criteria specified in the instruments referred to in Annex 2.1, unless superseded or supplemented by the criteria set out in Annex 2.2.
Amendment 173 #
2011/0190(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 7
Article 1 – point 7
Directive 1999/32/EC
Article 4 c – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 4 c – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 9a and with the relevant standards and instruments adopted by the IMO, concerning:
Amendment 176 #
2011/0190(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 7
Article 1 – point 7
Directive 1999/32/EC
Article 4 c – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Article 4 c – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
The Commission shall also take into account, inter alia, scientific and technological progress as well as the relevant instruments and standards adopted by the International Maritime Organisation.
Amendment 185 #
2011/0190(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 9 – point a
Article 1 – point 9 – point a
Directive 1999/32/EC
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point b
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point b
(b) sampling and analysis of the sulphur content of marine fuel for onboard combustion contained in tanks and in sealed bunker samples on board ships;
Amendment 205 #
2011/0190(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex
Annex
Directive 1999/32/EC
Annex 2 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
Annex 2 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
Amendment 3 #
2011/0177(APP)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Highlights the paramount role of the EU transport sector as the backbone of the internal market, the basis for free movement of people and goods as well as for economic, social and territorial cohesion; points out that the transport sector generates 6.3% of EU GDP and provides employment for 13 million people;
Amendment 15 #
2011/0177(APP)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Calls on the Commission to ensure coordination between the CEF and the other sources of financing available for the TEN-T, and in particular the Cohesion fund and the Horizon 2020 programme;
Amendment 31 #
2011/0177(APP)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Notes the Commission’s intention to increase the use of innovative financial instruments in the transport sector; considers that these will give a lever effect to the EU budget, thereby attracting other investors to projects of common interest which are commercially viable but not receiving sufficient financing from the market;
Amendment 33 #
2011/0023(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) The contents of any lists of required PNR data to be obtained by the Passenger Information Unit must correspond to the passenger data which the airlines have already compiled and processed for commercial purposes and should be drawn up with the objective of reflecting the legitimate requirements of public authorities to prevent, detect, investigate and prosecute terrorist offences or serious crime, thereby improving internal security within the Union as well as protecting the fundamental rights of citizens, notably privacy and the protection of personal data. Such lists should not contain any personal data that could reveal racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, trade union membership or data concerning health or sexual life of the individual concerned. The PNR data should contain details on the passenger’s reservation and travel itinerary which enable competent authorities to identify air passengers representing a threat to internal security.
Amendment 38 #
2011/0023(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) There are two possible methods of data transfer currently available: the ‘pull’ method, under which the competent authorities of the Member State requiring the data can reach into (access) the air carrier’s reservation system and extract (‘pull’) a copy of the required data, and the ‘push’ method, under which air carriers transfer (‘push’) the required PNR data to the authority requesting them, thus allowing air carriers to retain control of what data is provided. The ‘push’ method is considered to offers a higher degree of data protection and should be mandatory for all air carriers, two years after the entry into force of this Directive, for all air carriers which already collect and process PNR data for commercial purposes and operate international flights to or from the territory of the Member States of the European Union.
Amendment 66 #
2011/0023(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b
b) ‘international flight’ means any scheduled or non-scheduled flight by an air carrier planned to land on the territory of a Member State originating in a third country or to depart from the territory of a Member State with a final destination in a third country, including in both cases any transfer orany transit flights;
Amendment 74 #
2011/0023(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point f
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point f
f) ‘push method’ means the method whereby air carriers transfer the required PNR data into the database of the authority requesting them;
Amendment 79 #
2011/0023(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
(f a) ‘pull method’ means the method whereby the requesting authority accesses the database of the airline’s reservation system directly and extracts passengers’ data from it;
Amendment 105 #
2011/0023(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall adopt the necessary measures to ensure that air carriers which already collect PNR data from their passengers can transfer ('push') the PNR data as defined in Article 2(c) and specified in the Annex, to the extent that such data are already collected by them, to the database of the national Passenger Information Unit of the Member State on the territory of which the international flight will land or from the territory of which the flight will depart. Where the flight is code-shared between one or more air carriers, the obligation to transfer the PNR data of all passengers on the flight shall be on the air carrier that operates the flight. Where the flight has one or more stop-overs at the airports of the Member States, air carriers shall transfer the PNR data to the Passenger Information Units of all the Member States concerned.
Amendment 118 #
2011/0023(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point a
a) once, 24 to 48 hours before the scheduled time for flight departure;
Amendment 121 #
2011/0023(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b
b) once, immediately after flight closure, that is once the passengers have boarded the aircraft in preparation for departure and it is no longer possible for further passengers to board.
Amendment 155 #
2011/0023(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Member States shall ensure, in conformity with their national law, that dissuasive, effective and proportionate penalties, including financial penalties, are provided for against air carriers which, do not transmit the data required under this Directive, to the extent that they are already collected by the them, or do not do so in the required formatformat prescribed by the ICAO guidelines on PNR or otherwise infringe the national provisions adopted pursuant to this Directive. Particular account should be taken, however, of situations in which a third country’s competent authorities might refuse to allow air carriers to transfer the PNR data in question.
Amendment 162 #
2011/0023(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 3
Article 11 – paragraph 3
3. Any processing by Passenger Information Units of PNR data revealing a person’s race or ethnic origin, religious or philosophical belief, political opinion, trade union membership, health or sexual life shall be prohibited. In the event that PNR data revealing such information are received by the Passenger Information Unit they shall be deleted immediately.
Amendment 165 #
2011/0023(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 4
Article 11 – paragraph 4
4. All processingtransfers of PNR data by air carriers, all transfersprocessing of PNR data by Passenger Information Units and all requests by competent authorities or Passenger Information Units of other Member States and third countries, even if refused, shall be logged or documented by the Passenger Information Unit and the competent authorities for the purposes of verification of the lawfulness of the data processing, self-monitoring and ensuring proper data integrity and security of data processing, in particular by the national data protection supervisory authorities. These logs shall be kept for a period of five years unless the underlying data have not yet been deleted in accordance with Article 9(3) at the expiry of those five years, in which case the logs shall be kept until the underlying data are deleted.
Amendment 170 #
2011/0023(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 5
Article 11 – paragraph 5
5. Member States shall ensure that, air carriers, their agents or other ticket sellers for the carriage of passengerst the time of booking a flight and at the time of purchase onf air service inform ticket, passengers of international flights at the time of booking a flight and at the time of purchase of a ticketre informed in a clear and precise manner about the provision of PNR data to the Passenger Information Units, the purposes of their processing, the period of data retention, their possible use to prevent, detect, investigate or prosecute terrorist offences and serious crime, the possibility of exchanging and sharing such data and their data protection rights, in particularsuch as the right to access, correct, erase and block data and the right to complain to a national data protection supervisory authority of their choice. The same information shall be made available by the Member States to the public.
Amendment 7 #
2010/2298(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the processes of globalisation have revealed alarming systemic failures such as inthose concerning the financial marketschitecture, social issues (exclusion, cracks in the social fabric and worsening living conditions, inequality in wealth distribution and increasing poverty) and climate change policy; whereas global threats and challenges require worldwide cooperation and collective action plans to tackle them as well as effective institutions and legitimate rules; recalling that if international organisations are to be legitimate and effective, they will have to reflect today's world,
Amendment 21 #
2010/2298(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the Treaty of Lisbon provides the EU with a single – clearer and stronger – voice in the world and encourages all types of mutually beneficial EU cooperation with relevant international and regional organisations and whereas it enables the Union to organise itself in such a way as to be able to become an effective global player,
Amendment 28 #
2010/2298(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the representation of the EU and its Member States in multilateral organisations, informal summits and international regimes is fragmented, often ineffective, and still varies considerably; whereas the Union's external representation has developed in a dispersed, inconsistent mand rather ad hoc mannerner with no view to the future; whereas a highly fragmented external representation is likely to undermine the EU's message and commitment to effective multilateralism and global governance and whereas weak EU competences and ineffective coordination mechanisms may prevent the EU from speaking with a single voice in the international arena,
Amendment 36 #
2010/2298(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas the EU Member States have adopted the priority of reforming and strengthening the UN in order to make it capable of fulfilling its responsibilities and acting effectively in providing solutions to global challenges and responding to key threats,; whereas the EU provides more than one third of the UN regular budget, more than two-fifths of UN peace operations, and about half of all contributions to UN funds and programmes; whereas its financial commitment should therefore be consistent with its political weight,
Amendment 51 #
2010/2298(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
Recital K
K. whereas the current dramatic demographic changes will have consequences for multilateralism, as new realities will create pressureare upsetting historically established balances and changing the balance of power among the major regional groupings and world economies as new influential actors arrive on the scene and the representation of these States should be reviewed to adapt membership, seats and voting rights in multilateral organisations accordingly; whereas the EU should demand a commitment from the emerging economies to constructive behaviour in the multilateral system in exchange for rebalancing the representation, which will inevitably hit EU countries the hardest; whereas the EU's participation in emerging structures for global governance and the negotiation of new rules and principles will require compromises with those countries and new actors pushing for their voices to be heard on the international scene,
Amendment 59 #
2010/2298(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that the EU'’s mechanisms for building consensus and taking concerted action make it a role model for a rule-based global world order and therefore stresses the need to champion an international environment that will enable the EU to promote its agenda, as provided for in the Treaties, its objectives and values; considers essential, with regard to the EU's aspiration to be a global actor and to safeguard its position, the ability to shape multilateral cooperation or lead collective action in addressing international challenges;
Amendment 73 #
2010/2298(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Takes the view that EU Member States should increasingly consider and rely on the EU as a power multiplierforum for their voice to be heard to effect on the international stage helping them to achieve goals which they otherwise could not achieve on their own and that speaking with one voice not only increases the chances of them achieving an outcome that reflects their interests but boosts the legitimacy of the EU as an important international actor in the emerging interpolar world;
Amendment 77 #
2010/2298(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Recalls that the role of the Vice- President of the Commission/High Representative is to represent and be the voice of European Union diplomacy and that for this reason her position must be affirmed in multilateral organisations;
Amendment 78 #
2010/2298(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the EU and its Member States to systematically and strategically review the present arrangements for the role and institutional representation of the Union in multilateral organisations and find ways in which the external representation of the EU can be progressively strengthened in line with the extent of its competences and the institutional innovations of the Treaty of Lisbon, with the striking of new balances between the EU institutions and its Member States, and also to carry out such a review every time a new Member State accedes to the Union; in addition, urges the EU and its Member States to identify the instances where the status quo arrangements are obsolete, anomalous or inefficient, and deserve reconsideration and change;
Amendment 86 #
2010/2298(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Is of the view that in cases of exclusive Union competences, the EU should be the pre-eminent actor with, in addition to the Member States, should be a full membership of the given multilateral organisation, while its Member States may also – but not necessarily – be present as members, but usually without an independent role;; considers that the Member States and the Union should state their position after reaching consensus; under these circumstances, calls on EU Member States to reduce their representation, and thus costs, at meetings where the EU Delegation speaks on their behalf, and takes the view, furthermore, that where shared Union competences prevail, the norm should be for the EU and its Member States both to be members;
Amendment 95 #
2010/2298(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Considering that the UN is the major multilateral actoronly international organisation on which all the world’s States are represented and the primary forum throughwithin which effective multilateralism can be achieved, calls on the EU and its Member States to seek to enhance the EU's role and capacity within this global multilateral framework; underlines the need for the EU to converttranslate into action its strategic support for the UN into policy and practical actions; , particularly as regards its policy and means of action in the humanitarian field (crisis and emergency response, development aid, action to combat poverty, mobilisation of emergency relief and resources to deal with natural disasters) and in the area of conflict resolution;
Amendment 101 #
2010/2298(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. While retaining the EU's observer status in the UNGA and in accordance with the UN Charter and the intergovernmental nature of the UN, urges the EU to ensure – in order to allow the new EU representatives to speak effectively and in a timely manner on global issues – the necessary arrangements for the EU's effective participation in the work of the UN General Assembly, within its role as a regional integration organisation, byand in particular by granting speaking time to the Vice-President of the Commission/High Representative of the Union at UNGA sessions, while consulting fully and comprehensively with UN Member States;
Amendment 118 #
2010/2298(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Underlines the need to review arrangements for the representation of the euro area/EU in international bodies in the area of economic, monetary and financial stability in line with its role as one of the world's foremost economic powers;
Amendment 119 #
2010/2298(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Considering the euro area's global reach and its increased responsibility with respect to the stability of the global economy, insists that a single view should be presented when contributing to international economic and financial governanceimportance of the euro in terms of trade and the stability and regulation of the global economy, insists that the governing authorities of the euro area must take a firm stand in the course of contributing to the achievement of a balanced international economic and financial system and ensure global economic governance is reformed;
Amendment 121 #
2010/2298(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. While Germany, the UK and France hold single seats in the IMF at the moment and the remaining EU Member States are spread across seven constituencies, urges the EU and its Member States to address the issue of ineffective external economic and financial representation, which is limiting the influence of the EU although the EU Member States combined hold more than 30 percent of the votes within the IMF; considering that monetary policy is an exclusive EUCommunity competence for those Member States sharing a single currency, urges the EU and its relevant Member States to promptly agree on a common seat and constituency for the European Union on the IMF Executive Board, possibly starting as a euro constituency, with a view, in the longer term, in addition to those held by the Member States, regardless of whether they belong to the euro area, with a view to securing consistent EU representation, involving the Ecofin Council Presidency and the Commission, subject to the European Parliament's scrutiny;
Amendment 140 #
2010/2298(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Expresses once again its wish to see the emergence of a European defence policy, for which there is an increasingly urgent need at a time when the world faces significantly increasing instability and threats;
Amendment 150 #
2010/2298(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Noting the EU's global economic and financial weight, the need to protect the EU's strategic interests on the international scene and the fact that the summit agendas of the G-8 have broadened considerably to address a series of politico-security issues ranging from human rights through regional security to arms control, is of the view that the EU should fully participate in the G-7/G-8 process and should be fully represented in the meetings of the G-7 finance ministers; points out the need for enhanced EU coordination before G-7 and G-8 meetings, in particular by ensuring the European Parliament is closely involved;
Amendment 28 #
2010/2291(ACI)
Proposal for a decision
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Regrets nevertheless that local, regional and municipal authorities’ institutional representations based in Brussels fall within the scope of the register under Article 13 of the agreement and calls for their exclusion;
Amendment 21 #
2010/2235(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Proposes that the office of EU Road Safety Coordinator should be created by 2014 to oversee the harmonisation of indicators, data and, as far as possible, national safety plans;
Amendment 88 #
2010/2235(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Recommends, as a reintegration measure, the the compulsory use of systems that prevent the engine from starting until the driver’s seatbelt is fastened, and the compulsory fitting of alcolocks to the vehicles of road users who are known to drink and drive;
Amendment 167 #
2010/2235(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27a. Calls on the Member States to draw up, and update regularly, a map of the most dangerous ‘black spots’ in their road networks, which should be made available to the public and be accessible via car navigation systems;
Amendment 197 #
2010/2235(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33 a (new)
Paragraph 33 a (new)
33a. Recommends the harmonisation of practical aspects of roadworthiness tests (such as frequency and stringency);
Amendment 24 #
2010/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Believes that the basis for a EU tourism strategy lies firstly in a packet of specific measures solely concerning the tourism sector, and secondly in a precise assessment of how measures in other sectors impact tourism; in that connection, calls for an integrated approach to be taken to tourism policy with a view to generating synergies among both the various sectoral policies and the various financing instruments which have a bearing on tourism and its related sectors;
Amendment 62 #
2010/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses the importance of collaborating with non-EU countries, including through partnerships, and in particular with the BRIC countries which represent a market of several million potential new tourists; takes the view that the opening-up of new markets is making for more intense competition to the detriment of European tourist destinations, but that the raising of living standards and wages in the BRIC countries is creating new markets to aim at; emphasises, in that connection, the importance of continuing efforts to increase the visibility, quality, competitiveness and diversification of the tourist industry in Europe with a view to attracting new types of visitor;
Amendment 69 #
2010/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls on the Commission to consider alternative ways of simplifying the issue of tourist visas, such as ‘group tourism visas’ for group organisers; emphasises the importance of making it easy for business travellers to obtain visas, as this will open up many new markets against the background of an expansion in business and conference tourism;
Amendment 85 #
2010/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on the Commission to assess, in close collaboration with operators in the sector, innovative ways of promoting ad hoc European package holidays during the major international events that Europe will be hosting in the next few years (for example, the 2012 Olympic Games in London, the 2015 Milan Universal Exhibition, etc.) with a view to promoting ‘destination Europe’ with all its rich diversity; takes the view that international events of this kind and European events, such as the European capitals of culture, the European heritage days and the European football championships, should be promoted in conjunction with existing local tourist amenities;
Amendment 92 #
2010/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls on the Commission to assess in conjunction with the Member States the possibility of creating a ‘European Tourism Card’ for the purpose of encouraging tourists who travel in Europe, whether from Member States or from countries outside the EU to do so regularly, by offering information, discounts and dedicated services; points out that initiatives of this kind, alongside the diversification of tourist services and forms of tourism, are consistent with the calls to establish a right to be a tourist;
Amendment 107 #
2010/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Asks the Commission to promote a specific initiative to harmonise gradually the accommodation classification systems through the identification of common minimum criteria, bearing in mind the positive results of earlier experiments by industry associations and working in close collaboration with standardisation bodies; emphasises the importance of such harmonisation, which can enhance both Europe’s visibility as a leading tourist destination and the information and reassurance provided to tourists;
Amendment 124 #
2010/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Calls on the Member States to facilitate and encourage training and apprenticeships in the tourism sector and to enhance career opportunities, in particular by developing the scope for retraining, obtaining new qualifications and taking advantage of lifelong training; emphasises that the inherently seasonal nature of tourism can give rise to precarity in terms of employment and working conditions; calls, in that connection, for the development of a specific policy to assist seasonal workers, involving, in particular measures to extend tourist seasons by diversifying tourist activities;
Amendment 142 #
2010/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. UEmphasises that although island regions and the outermost regions attract many tourists, they are not always readily accessible, despite the requirement to guarantee territorial continuity between all parts of the Union; urges the Commission to promote the use of more sustainable means of transport and to pay particular attention to connections with islands, rural areas and mountainous areas and, more generally, with less accessible destinations;
Amendment 149 #
2010/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Stresses the need to promote electronic ticket sales systems for the various means of transport, stimulating in this way the system’s intermodality; takes the view that the lack of integrated travel booking systems, accessible in all countries and covering all means of transport, is creating a host of obstacles to freedom of movement and the completion of the internal market;
Amendment 154 #
2010/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Welcomes the EU’s legislation on passenger rights, particularly in regard to passengers with reduced mobility, and hopes to see the introduction in the medium-term of one single regulationa set of common rules covering the different means of transport, combined with specific rules to take account of the particularities of each one;
Amendment 182 #
2010/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Considers that rural tourism and agritourism should be properly supported, being sectors that improve the quality of life, bring economic and income-source diversity to rural areas and establish a direct link with the promotion of traditional, ecological and natural food products; observes, in this respect, the importance of ensuring full access to the Internet and IT infrastructure in these areas; believes that this will help to achieve the objective of promoting new forms of tourism, extending the tourist seasons and redistributing tourism activities between areas of high tourism concentration and areas with strong but insufficiently exploited tourism potential;
Amendment 195 #
2010/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Calls on the Commission to promote a cross-cutting Community initiative involving various sectors, and the agri-food sector in particular, on the environmental impact of tourism, with particular reference to the waste cycle and, to energy and water saving and to the use of land and natural resources, in order to distribute information and useful materials and, raise public awareness and reduce the impact of tourism on the environment;
Amendment 198 #
2010/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 a (new)
Paragraph 32 a (new)
32a. Points out that tourist activities in Europe are largely concentrated in the coastal areas and mountains, and that these areas are the most fragile and the most threatened by the effects of climate change; reiterates its call for a rapid response to the urgent need for these destinations to benefit from climate change adaptation measures, particularly to maintain tourist activities and jobs and to guarantee the sustainability of these areas and of their fauna, flora and landscape;
Amendment 201 #
2010/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. SPoints out that coastal regions represent the principal tourist destination in Europe and that it is therefore important to give due consideration to spatial planning methods in coastal areas, the risks of extensive urbanisation, the need to maintain the quality and sustainability of coastal areas, their heritage and tourist service infrastructure; stresses that adequate funds need to be invested in a coastal, island and marine tourism strategy in order to protect the European coastline from erosion, safeguard its environmental and animal heritage and improve water quality, all with the aim of developing a sustainable and good quality beach and underwater tourism;
Amendment 208 #
2010/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to support, under an integrated maritime policy, the development of port infrastructure, an essential factor in cruise ship tourism which, despite the recent crisis, is a growth sector and in sports tourism; points out the need to link tourist activities in coastal and marines areas with tourist services in the hinterland; considers that this would generate considerable added value for these activities, make it easier to discover the richness of Europe’s heritage and support the development of these regions’ economies;
Amendment 217 #
2010/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36 a (new)
Paragraph 36 a (new)
36a. Emphasises the economic importance of ‘shopping tourism’; stresses that, for a large number of tourists, this form of tourism is one of the main reasons for holidaying in the EU, which is home to world-leading companies and brands in the luxury sector; notes that while this sector is growing rapidly, the EU faces strong competition from other international tourist destinations which offer, for example, facilities for tax-free shopping or reimbursement of VAT; recommends, therefore, in cooperation with the luxury sector and tourism professionals, working on new measures and services to enable the EU to retain its attractiveness and competitiveness;
Amendment 218 #
2010/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36 b (new)
Paragraph 36 b (new)
36b. Stresses the need to promote European business tourism in the EU and the world, given its economic importance for certain places in Europe and the number of services linked to hosting and organising trade fairs, exhibitions, conferences and other business events (hotel and catering, shops, transport, communication and event-management agencies, etc.);
Amendment 243 #
2010/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 41
Paragraph 41
41. Calls on the Commission to coordinate, extend and raise the profile of financial instruments managed by various directorates-general and intended to boost the competitiveness of tourism, and to check they are being correctly used, particularly with reference to the ERDF, the EAFRD and the ESF; considers that in a context of budgetary restrictions it is essential to build synergies between the various existing financial instruments, which must be adapted to needs ensuing from changes in tourism and clientele, to the diversification of tourism-related activities and to local development needs;
Amendment 254 #
2010/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 45
Paragraph 45
45. Requests that the Commission table by September 2011 a legislative proposal revising the Package Travel Directive 90/314/EEC, in order to ensure consumers and firms in the sector have a clear legal framework for standard situations and, in particular, for exceptional situations caused by natural phenomena or political troubles;
Amendment 4 #
2010/2158(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph A a (new)
Paragraph A a (new)
Aa. whereas most transport intersections (in particular for the TEN-Ts) and intermodal hubs are located in urban areas, and whereas urban mobility plays a vital role in the smooth functioning of these strategic points, as regards the provision of both feeder services and intermodal links,
Amendment 5 #
2010/2158(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph A b (new)
Paragraph A b (new)
Ab. whereas, in addition to objectives relating to the environment, traffic fluidity and energy performance, better overall transport performance is a key element of the EU 2020 strategy, in particular in urban areas, in which some 75% of EU citizens live and which account for 85% of EU GDP,
Amendment 10 #
2010/2158(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Points out that urban transport services are covered by the subsidiarity principle; emphasises, nevertheless, that European cooperation, coordination and funding would enable local authorities to meet the challenges they are facing, in particular in the area of transport;
Amendment 11 #
2010/2158(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Emphasises the supporting role which cohesion policy, and the Structural Funds and Cohesion Fund, can play in fostering urban mobility; draws the Commission's attention to the importance of ensuring that urban areas in all parts of the EU can obtain such support, since the gravity of the problems specific to urban areas is not only linked to GDP;
Amendment 12 #
2010/2158(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1c. Reiterates its endorsement of the principles set out in Parliament's resolution on an action plan on urban mobility (2008/2217(INI)) and welcomes the measures proposed by the Commission in the Action Plan on Urban Mobility (COM(2009)0490);
Amendment 13 #
2010/2158(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 d (new)
Paragraph 1 d (new)
1d. Calls on the Commission, in keeping with the subsidiarity principle and the differences between and characteristics specific to urban areas, to work to improve the coordination of transport and cohesion policies up to urban level, in cooperation with States, regions and local stakeholders, taking into account the objectives of social inclusion, safety, competitiveness and environmental protection; reiterates its call for an integrated approach to be made compulsory in the programming and selection of Structural Fund and Cohesion Fund projects;
Amendment 14 #
2010/2158(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 e (new)
Paragraph 1 e (new)
1e. Welcomes the Commission's intention, as stated in the fifth report on economic, social and territorial cohesion, to introduce an ambitious urban programme and take better account of urban areas in cohesion policy;
Amendment 17 #
2010/2158(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Strongly supports the use and promotion of integrated urban mobility plans (urban travel plans); proposes that Community funding for urban transport projects should be made contingent on the existence of such plans;
Amendment 32 #
2010/2158(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Emphasises that the density of urban areas makes them the locations which suffer most from and which generate the most congestion and air and noise pollution; calls on the Commission to encourage the use of public transport as an alternative to the car in such areas;
Amendment 33 #
2010/2158(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 ter (new)
Paragraph 4 ter (new)
4b. Calls on the Commission to implement the Leipzig Charter on Sustainable European Cities and to keep Parliament informed of developments;
Amendment 34 #
2010/2158(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Underlines the vital importance of transport infrastructure to the regions and cities of Europe and calls on the Commission to optimise existing sources of funding and to provide innovative financing solutions for its development;
Amendment 40 #
2010/2158(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Emphasises that the vital role of public transport in the area of social cohesion must be taken into account in policies on investment, fare-setting and public service obligations, which specifically affect this form of transport, in order to safeguard equal access to employment, education and culture and prevent the formation of urban ghettos;
Amendment 53 #
2010/2158(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Stresses the potential of the Structural Funds and of the Cohesion Fund in the completion of the trans- European transport network programme but, in particular in urban areas, but deplores the lack of coordination between cohesion policy and transport policy; calls on Member States to make greater use of the resources available; strongly regrets the lack of clarity and information on the ongoing project implementation.
Amendment 119 #
2010/2154(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Believes that such protection can be better achieved when a standard figure is used, and that the use of body images should be permitted only with the appropriate guarantees and on an exceptional basisInsists that body scanners showing a representation of the passenger and indicating the position of a suspicious object must meet security requirements and respect the physical intimacy and medical confidentiality of the passenger concerned;
Amendment 131 #
2010/2154(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Stresses that images should not be stored for longer than is necessary to ensure aviation securityfor security control purposes, that they should be destroyed once they are no longer necessary for the intended purposes security control is complete, and that they should not be used for purposes other than to detect prohibited objects;
Amendment 183 #
2010/2154(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 41 a (new)
Paragraph 41 a (new)
41a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to improve cargo security throughout the logistics chain and to strengthen cooperation and information sharing among the competent authorities, including the relevant professionals, in particular by making use of the EU’s Import Control System for improving cooperation between customs authorities;
Amendment 3 #
2010/2137(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Calls on the Commission and Member States to develop fairer competition in the transport domain while respecting other European Union policy objectives, such as properly functioning transport and mobility services, policy objectives in the areas of public services, safety and environmental protection, and EU 2020 targets on CO2 emissions and oil dependency;
Amendment 6 #
2010/2137(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Underlines that the financial and economic crisis has led to a very large number of business bankruptcies and failures, not least among transport SMEs and VSEs, that crisis response plans have primarily been national plans and that coordination at European level has been belated and ineffective; regrets that there was no European mechanism, on the lines of a monthly barometer for transport companies, to better anticipate and forestall the effects of the economic crisis; notes that measures to help transport companies cope with cash flow problems and temporary additional costs could have been brought forward at European level in order to avoid the overlapping of national plans, and without state aid arrangements as a whole or the need for fair competition being compromised;
Amendment 9 #
2010/2137(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Reiterates its support for the Commission guidelines on state aid for environmental protection in the field of transport, which helps bolster the sustainability of the European transport sector; encourages the Commission to enhance the incentive nature of the state aids authorised in the field of transport;
Amendment 10 #
2010/2137(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses the need to create and monitor fair competition within and between the transport modes in pricing structures and respecting social, safety and environmental rules, for example between road, waterway and rail freight transport or between short distance flights and long distance rail transport for passengerorder to generate transparent and clear pricing structures and pricing policies;
Amendment 12 #
2010/2137(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Asks the Commission to monitor the respect of social, safety and environmental rules, for example between road, waterway, airway and rail freight transport or between short distance flights and long distance rail transport for passengers;
Amendment 17 #
2010/2137(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Invites the Commission to give an overview on taxation, levies, infrastructure financing and, charging and management, and on VAT systems for different transport modes and effects on intermodal competition, and to include in this overview the effect of obligatory minimum rail infrastructure and voluntary maximum charging of road infrastructure;
Amendment 19 #
2010/2137(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Commission, while reviewing legislation on passenger rights and reimbursement for delays, to guarantee fair and equal compensation schemes for delays across all transport modes (25% compensation for a delay of more than 1 hour, 50% for a delay of more than 2 hours, according to the existing legislation in the field of railways) and the setting-up of independent arbitration bodies between operators and clients;
Amendment 30 #
2010/2137(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Invites the Commission to deliver an overview of cases where low cost air carriers were/are unfairly advantaged vis-à-vis other carriers, through special conditions granted to them while using certain airports, beyond the three-year period prescribed for start-up aid for airline companies;
Amendment 32 #
2010/2137(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Commission to improve the way in which the arrangement involving state aid in certain cases, based on the ‘first time, last time’ principle, can be applied in the air transport sector;
Amendment 35 #
2010/2137(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls on the Commission to prevent Member States and their rail companies from preventing or obstructing the entrance of other companies into their rail services markets, especially while themselves participating in the opening of other markets (reciprocity);
Amendment 36 #
2010/2137(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Draws the Commission’s attention to the indirect obstacles to competition arising from the disparity, in the transport sector, in the rules on safety, interoperability and type-approval;
Amendment 37 #
2010/2137(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. Calls on the Commission and Member States to be vigilant to ensure, through the decisions taken at both EU and national level, cohesive and harmonised implementation in the railway sector of the rules of competition law; emphasises in particular the need for cohesion between the railway supervisory authorities (regulators) and the national and European competition authorities;
Amendment 39 #
2010/2137(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Underlines the need to limit as appropriate the market share of maritime consortia of container lines and to share operational advantages, corresponding to the general EU rules on fair competition and the revised Block Exemption Regulation on maritime consortia that entered into force in April 2010ensure, subject to the conditions laid down in Regulation (EC) No 906/2009 concerning the application of Article 101(3) of the Treaty of Lisbon, operational cooperation with a view to the joint provision of liner shipping services by shipping companies, in order to ensure the efficiency and quality of shipping services.
Amendment 3 #
2010/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas disasters causing significant human, economic and environmental damage are on the increase worldwide and whereas, the European Union is making considerable efforo obtain a reliable assessment of the EU’s rapid response to disasters, natural disasters, accidental disasters and man-made disasters (CBRN threats, to respond to these criseserrorism and conflict-related emergencies) all have to be taken into consideration,
Amendment 6 #
2010/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas sharing of resources among the 30 states that are members of the Community civil protection mechanism (EU-27, Norway, Lichtenstein, Croatia) or in the context of enhanced cooperation between Member States, can represent an operational and financial asset,
Amendment 7 #
2010/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B b (new)
Recital B b (new)
Bb. whereas the fact that disasters cross borders means that the EU should coordinate its resources and cooperate with non-EU countries, particularly in its UfM neighbourhood,
Amendment 9 #
2010/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the European Union’s response to the earthquake in Haiti triggered not only a rapid, significant and large scale humanitarian aid operation but also the activation of the civil protection mechanism which was able to deploy immediately, and for the first time, two modules (a water purification unit and an advanced medical post) that had been kept on stand-by under arrangements financed through a 2008 Preparatory Action for an EU rapid response capause of the civil protection mechanism during the earthquake in Haiti undoubtedly made it possible to deploy two modules (a water purification unit and an advanced medical post) but also highlighted the weaknesses of the present system where, because it is voluntary and dependent on a variety of national decision-making processes, there is scope for improvements in efficiency, responsiveness and visibility,
Amendment 12 #
2010/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas the EU’s capacity to protect citizens’ lives and property is a decisive factor for its credibility,
Amendment 25 #
2010/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1(e)
Paragraph 1(e)
(e) urges the Council to consider strengthening the EU’s disaster response capacity as a high priority, especially in view of the discussions on setting up an EU Civil Protection Force (which have seen limited progr, and to follow up the European Parliament’s repeated requests sincethat the publication ofroposals put forward in the Barnier report in 2006) should be implemented;
Amendment 33 #
2010/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1(g)
Paragraph 1(g)
(g) considers that the EU civil protection force should build on the EU Civil Protection mechanism and should enable the Union to bring together the resources necessary for providing emergency assistancealls on the Council and Commission to share logistical and human resources, with regard both to disaster-response training (for example by setting up a Euro-Mediterranean Forest Fires Institute) and disaster management, by developing initiatives such as the European Tactical Reserve to fight forest fires, with a view to establishing a European civil protection force equipped in the most appropriate way, which may be deployed both inside and outside the EU, and which will provide initial aid within 24 hours of the occurrence of a disaster;
Amendment 45 #
2010/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1(k a) (new)
Paragraph 1(k a) (new)
(ka) encourages the development of research budgets and industrial capacity (for example satellite imagery in the GMES programme) to improve disaster management phases;
Amendment 46 #
2010/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Calls on the Council and Commission to review the criteria for grants from the EU Solidarity Fund (EUSF) for regional disasters, as it is an instrument intended to assist the population groups affected and to finance reconstruction, and to significantly reduce the time required to examine the validity of a request from the national authorities for activation of the EUSF and to make aid payments;
Amendment 3 #
2010/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas the seas and oceans are of historic and strategic importance to the European Union, form an integral part of the European heritage and represent a considerable potential in such important areas as the fight against climate change, employment, transport, industry, research, energy, regional planning, tourism, security, fisheries and external relations, and whereas improved consideration of the maritime dimension in Community policies will provide real added value and make it possible to cope with the many challenges of the IMP,
Amendment 9 #
2010/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas these integrated maritime governance structures should enhance the coordinated planning of competing maritime activities, the strategic management of maritime areas, the quality of surveillance activities and the enforcement of laws, and whereas this objective calls for measures to clearly identify the whole range of such structures, guarantee their visibility and improve their cooperation, within a transparent and coherent framework enabling coordination between the various policies and the integration of the various issues relating to the maritime environment,
Amendment 10 #
2010/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas the European Union contains a large number of island and extremely remote regions, which account for a substantial proportion of the EU's maritime borders, and whereas such areas should play a key role in the planning and implementation of the IMP and benefit from measures specially geared to their geographical characteristics and special features,
Amendment 11 #
2010/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E b (new)
Recital E b (new)
Eb. whereas the European Union is the world's leading maritime power and should use the IMP and its achievements as a basis for acting as a driving force internationally to improve the planning of maritime activities, environmental protection and the promotion of good practices within international fora,
Amendment 14 #
2010/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Agrees with the Commission that our "strong maritime tradition" is one of the strengths of Europe; calls therefore on the European Commission and the Member States to further develop the potential offered by the different maritime sectors and to put a renewed focus on sustainable and inclusive economic growth, employment and innovation, to give full sway to and provide support for the levers for growth inherent in the maritime sector and to focus on sustainable and inclusive economic growth, employment and innovation, in line with the Lisbon Strategy and the forthcoming Europe 2020 Strategy; supports the proposed emergence of 'blue growth' based in particular on rational and sustainable use of marine resources, innovation, biotechnology and tourism;
Amendment 20 #
2010/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Commission to learn the lessons of the oil spill catastrophe in the Gulf of Mexico, to identify all possible legislative loopholes at EU and Member State level and to adjust as quickly as possible all relevant EU legislation accordingly; reiterates its call for a civil protection force to be established as soon as possible, capable of being deployed in coastal, island, outermost and marine areas to deal with environmental and industrial risks and disasters, such as oil spills, unauthorised emptying of tanks, extreme weather events and water surges;
Amendment 32 #
2010/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Asks the Commission to ensure that the new IMP will receive appropriate funding, commensurate with its economic weight, implications and ambitions, in the next financial perspective, and to study, as one option, the Committee of the Regions’ proposal of a coastal fund, while also taking account of ways of using the structural and cohesion funds more effectively for the benefit of maritime policy;
Amendment 39 #
2010/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Calls on the Commission to evaluate in more detail, and based on performance, the quality of maritime governance structures at Member State and regional level and to makexchange best practices more visible; to achieve the IMP objectives; considers that closer cross-border cooperation, within the EU and with neighbouring states, would help improve regional maritime governance; takes the view that integrated and transparent maritime governance, bringing together all public authorities and private stakeholders' representatives on a long-term basis and taking account of the areas' specificities, ensures optimum planning, creates a wide range of synergies and contributes to the emergence of a European maritime area without barriers;
Amendment 42 #
2010/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Welcomes the European network of Maritime Clusters and asks the Commission, Member States and Regions to support these emerging organisations on all levels, in particular by supporting their innovative capacity and their integration into national and Community policies and programmes, strengthening transnational cooperation, working towards more openness to SMEs and improving their visibility;
Amendment 47 #
2010/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Welcomes the regional sea-basin initiatives and strategies proposed so far by the Commission; recognises that the implementation of the IMP principles requires that they be translated into targeted strategies and specific measures tailored to the specificities of each sea basin, and in the case of the Mediterranean, the various sub-regions present therein; calls for further dialogue and co-operation in order to improve the governance of the marine space and coastal areas in the different maritime sea basins, including the North Sea, the Atlantic, the Black Sea and the Mediterranean area, and asks the Commission to implement the proposed actionsas soon as possible the strategies planned for each sea basin, which should make it possible to draw greater economic benefits from human activities in the maritime environment, with a lesser impact on ecosystems, thanks to more consideration for the features and problems specific to each sea basin;
Amendment 52 #
2010/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Deplores the fact that a large part of the waters of the Mediterranean Sea is outside the areas under the jurisdiction or sovereign rights of coastal States, and that consequently these States do not have prescriptive and enforcement powers to regulate human activities beyond such areas in an integrated manner; stresses that the Union for the Mediterranean provides a possible forum for resolving the problems and disputes relating to the demarcation of the territorial waters of each of the Mediterranean states, as do the IMO and UNCLOS; stresses that the absence of any demarcation of territorial waters in this sea means that there are vast sea areas over which no control or sovereignty is exercised and which could give rise to conflicts about the exercise of or claim to sovereignty or about human activities in these areas; regrets that this is complicating the implementation of the IMP and the management of shared seas strategy in the Mediterranean;
Amendment 55 #
2010/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Stresses the value of considering the IMP as one of the priorities of the European Neighbourhood Policy and of the various regional partnerships, given that each sea in the Community is a shared sea and that this has repercussions on relations with Mediterranean third countries; calls on the Commission and the Member States to take into consideration the impact of activities and projects carried out in the maritime area on relations with Mediterranean third countries; notes that closer cross-border and transnational cooperation with these countries would make it possible to conduct large-scale structural projects and provide more substantial funding, and would contribute to the success of the IMP;
Amendment 58 #
2010/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Understands that stability, predictability and transparency of the management of marine spaces is key to securing optimal and sustainable development of economic activities and new growth and jobs on the sea, including the further development of renewables such as wind and wave enerin all sectors linked to the marine space; calls for an ambitious 'blue growth' strategy to be drawn up, in particular through the further development of renewables such as wind, wave, tidal and thermal gradient energy and the development of blue biotechnology, without prejudice to more traditional activities;
Amendment 63 #
2010/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Fully supports maritime spatial planning (MSP) as a cross-sectoral tool of the IMP, covering all human activities on coastal and maritime regions, the mainland, island regions and outermost regions, ensuring environmental sustainability and viability and using massive financing instruments such as the cohesion policy, the TEN-T and the European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument; stresses the need to devise MSP that will improve decision- making and governance and help limit and control threats to the marine environment, such as over-exploitation of resources, pollution, climate change, rising sea levels, changing currents, acidification and extreme weather events; considers that MSP should also be based on an integrated approach and offers an ideal opportunity for exchanges of good practices;
Amendment 66 #
2010/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Expects that a well coordinated and integrated cross-pillar, cross-sectoral, and cross-border approach towards maritime surveillance will improve protection of the interests of Member States and the European Union by making available, to authorities operating at sea, monitoring and surveillance information across various sectors of activity, thereby generating more efficiency; all sectors linked to the maritime and coastal space, thereby reinforcing the safety and management of activities at sea and on the coasts and increasing the effectiveness of surveillance while reducing costs through greater integration and closer cooperation between European, national and local authorities;
Amendment 73 #
2010/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Reiterates its call for improved cooperation between Member States’ national inspectorates, coastguards and navies and reminds the Commission to carry out – as requested earlier by the European Parliament – a feasibility study on further collaboration or integration between the different coastguard services; points out that this would help strengthen both surveillance capacities if combined with greater interoperability of the different surveillance systems and the safety of the marine space by improving the various services' resources and reactivity;
Amendment 79 #
2010/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Stresses that, in the development and implementation of the IMP, maritime transport should be considered as a priority especially in view of its low environmental impact in comparison with other transport modes, the growth niches for this mode and related sectors, the need to promote the widest possible connections in order to strengthen the internal market, and its vital role in achieving the objectives of territorial cohesion and continuity;
Amendment 82 #
2010/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 b (new)
Paragraph 26 b (new)
26b. Takes the view that Community coastal and maritime spatial planning should be considered in close connection with the maritime transport network and that this is a prerequisite for achieving a European marine space without barriers;
Amendment 83 #
2010/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 c (new)
Paragraph 26 c (new)
26c. Considers that the need to ensure sustainable use of the marine space and to protect the resources thereof should prompt the Commission, the Member States and businesses in the sector to facilitate maritime transport, strengthen short sea shipping networks, and take measures to develop and support the establishment of logistical platforms and interconnection infrastructure with other modes of transport, in order significantly to improve the co-modality and interoperability of networks; calls for a new impetus to be given rapidly for the establishment of sea highways, in particular within the Union for the Mediterranean, with a view to coping with the increase in sea traffic;
Amendment 84 #
2010/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Asks the Commission to come up with a strategy to mitigate the specific impacts of climate change on coastal aregionas, as a follow-up to the White Paper on Adapting to Climate Change; supports, on this basis, the Commission's desire to ensure good environmental status in the marine environment and to step up measures taken with regard to Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM), as announced in the White Paper;
Amendment 88 #
2010/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 b (new)
Paragraph 27 b (new)
27b. Considers that all policies relating to climate change adaptation, spatial planning and use, the exploitation of marine resources and measures to combat deterioration, especially from land-based sources, should be coupled with a marine space restoration policy; calls on the Commission to consider ways of implementing and financing such a policy, which could also be based on exchanges of good practices and research excellence; points to the ambitious project, in this context, of de-polluting the Mediterranean Sea, under the aegis of the Union for the Mediterranean;
Amendment 89 #
2010/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Asks the Commission to develop a fleet renewal programme for the very old coastal shipping fleet, thus increasing the safety, environmental performance and competitiveness of shipping in the common maritime space without borders, while making full use of the competitive shipbuilding capacity of Europe for this purpose; stresses that this programme should be supplemented by measures to step up vessel dismantling capacities and skills; reiterates its desire to multiply sources of funding for shipbuilding, the development of high-quality shipyards, competitiveness and innovation with a view to supporting the excellence of European shipbuilding, its related sectors, its workforce and know-how in order to cope with international competition;
Amendment 94 #
2010/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Asks the Commission to come up with a strategy for sustainable coastal and marine tourism, making full use of the new provisions on tourism in the Lisbon Treaty; welcomes the new provisions on tourism in the Lisbon Treaty, which stipulate that this sector, which is vital to the European economy, should be accorded the importance it deserves in sectoral and intersectoral policies, such as the IMP; calls, in this connection, for greater consideration to be given to the EDEN network (European Destinations of Excellence), which promotes the protection and interconnection of the marine heritage, linking up economic and environmental interests with the welfare of coastal populations;
Amendment 97 #
2010/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 a (new)
Paragraph 29 a (new)
29a. Points out that coastal regions represent the principal tourist destination in Europe and that it is therefore important to give due consideration to spatial planning methods in coastal areas, the risks of extensive urbanisation, the need to maintain the quality and sustainability of coastal areas, their heritage and tourist service infrastructure, the use of natural resources such as water and waste disposal; asks the Commission to include these issues in its strategy for sustainable coastal and marine tourism;
Amendment 98 #
2010/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 b (new)
Paragraph 29 b (new)
29b. Stresses the vast potential for development and substantial source of growth represented by marine and coastal tourism and related sectors; calls, in this connection, on the Commission and the Member States to consider ways of developing new forms of tourism, such as cruise tourism, green tourism, health and wellness tourism, and tourism promoting natural sites and the underwater marine environment; stresses that the Community tourism policy, in particular as regards maritime regions, should look into ways of extending seasons and guarantee the sustainability and quality of tourist practices and infrastructure in order to ensure that the EU remains a destination of excellence;
Amendment 38 #
2010/0303(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) In accordance with Article 22 of Regulation (EC) No 1406/2002, the Administrative Board of the Agency commissioned an independent external evaluation on the implementation of that Regulation in 2007. Based on this evaluation, it issued recommendations regarding changes to Regulation (EC) No 1406/2002, to the Agency, its areas of competence and its working practices in June 2008.
Amendment 39 #
2010/0303(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) Based on the findings of the external evaluation, the recommendations by the Administrative Board and the multi-annual strategy, some provisions of Regulation (EC) No 1406/2002 should be clarified and updated. FurthermoreWhile focusing on its priority tasks in the area of maritime safety, the Agency should also receive a number of additional tasks reflecting the development of the maritime safety policy at EU and international level. CGiven the budget constraints facing the EU, considerable screening and redeployment efforts are necessary to guarantee cost and budget efficiency and to avoid any overlapping. This should allow one third of additional staffing needs for new tasks to be covered through internal redeployment by the Agency.
Amendment 45 #
2010/0303(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) The Agency should act in the interest of the Union. This should include that the Agency may act outside the territory of the EU in its fields of competence. the area of maritime safety. Such action should not be a substitute for action at international level by the Member States, in particular their participation in the various multilateral organisations and their signing of international agreements.
Amendment 63 #
2010/0303(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The Agency has established itself as the authoritative provider of maritime traffic data at EU level which are of interest and relevance in other EU activities. Through its activities, in particular regarding port state control, the monitoring of maritime traffic and shipping routes as well as assistance for tracking possible polluters, the Agency should contribute to reinforce synergies at EU level regarding certain coastguard opeoperations designed to prevent and combat marine pollution, encouraging the exchange of information and best practionce among the various coastguard services. In addition, the Agency's data monitoring and collection should also gather basic information on potential threats to maritime transport and the marine environment from offshore oil and gas exploration and production.
Amendment 68 #
2010/0303(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) The Agency's systems, applications, expertise and data are also of relevance of contributing to the objective of achieving good environmental status of marine waters in accordance with Directive 2008/56/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 June 200828, especially with its shipping related elements such as ballast water, marine litter and underwater noise and measures to combat the effects of marine pollution on the shoreline.
Amendment 78 #
2010/0303(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Regulation (EC) No 1406/2002
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1
1. In order to ensure that tThe objectives set out in Article 1 are met in the appropriate manner, the Agency shall performrepresent the primary task of the agency and must be met as a priority. The attribution to the Agency of the new tasks listed in paragraph 2 of this Article in the fields ofshall be subject to the proper performance of the tasks relating to maritime safety and maritime security, the prevention of pollution caused by ships and response to marine pollution at the request of the Member States and the Commission.
Amendment 84 #
2010/0303(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Regulation (EC) No 1406/2002
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c
c) in the provision of technical assistance necessary to take part in the work of the technical bodies of IMO, ILO, the Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Controlhe relevant technical expertise, tools and information necessary for the Member States and the Commission to take part in the preparation of the work of the technical bodies of IMO, ILO, and other relevant international or regional organisations;
Amendment 87 #
2010/0303(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Regulation (EC) No 1406/2002
Article 2 – paragraph – 2 point d
Article 2 – paragraph – 2 point d
d) in the development and implementation of EU policies related towhere the Agency's tasks such as Motorways of the Sea, the European maritime space without barriers, e-maritime, inland waterwayscontribution to efforts relating to maritime safety is legitimate and justified, such as Motorways of the Sea, the Marine Strategy Framework Directive, climate change and in the analysis of the safety of mobile offshore gas and oil installations, measures to combat pollution, scientific research, technical assistance to third countries and ship safety;
Amendment 90 #
2010/0303(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Regulation (EC) No 1406/2002
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
da) in any other policy which may be appropriate given its areas of competence and its expertise;
Amendment 93 #
2010/0303(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Regulation (EC) No 1406/2002
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)
fa) in the organisation at European level, where appropriate, of appropriate training plans in areas falling within its competence;
Amendment 94 #
2010/0303(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Regulation (EC) No 1406/2002
Article 2 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Any contribution by the Agency to fulfilling the tasks listed in paragraph 2 must be at the request of the Member States and the Commission and must provide genuine added value bearing in mind its areas of competence, expertise and experience in the fields referred to in Article 1.
Amendment 95 #
2010/0303(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Regulation (EC) No 1406/2002
Article 2 – paragraph 3 point a
Article 2 – paragraph 3 point a
Amendment 100 #
2010/0303(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Regulation (EC) No 1406/2002
Article 2 – paragraph 3 – point c
Article 2 – paragraph 3 – point c
c) support with additional means in a cost efficient way, through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism established by Decision 2007/779/EC, Euratom, their pollution response actions in case of accidental or deliberate marine pollution, when such a request has been presented; in this respect, the Agency shall assist the affected Member State under which the cleaning operations are conducted., by providing the appropriate technical resources;
Amendment 101 #
2010/0303(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Regulation (EC) No 1406/2002
Article 2 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new)
ca) support the actions they take to combat illegal traffic and acts of piracy, by providing data and information which may facilitate these operations;
Amendment 105 #
2010/0303(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Regulation (EC) No 1406/2002
Article 2 – paragraph 3 – point c b (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 3 – point c b (new)
(cb) provide technical expertise in the field of shipbuilding or any other relevant activity related to maritime traffic, so as to develop the use of environment-friendly technologies and ensure a high level of security;
Amendment 121 #
2010/0303(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Regulation (EC) No 1406/2002
Article 2 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
The Agency shall at the request of the Commission provide technical assistance as regards the implementation of relevant EU legislation to States applying for accession to the Union, to all European Neighbourhood partner countries and to countries taking part in the Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control, particularly third countries in the European maritime space including in the framework of the European Neighbourhood Policy.
Amendment 125 #
2010/0303(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Regulation (EC) No 1406/2002
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
In order to perform the tasks entrusted to it and to assist the Commission in fulfilling its duties under the Treaty in particular the assessment of the effective implementation of Union law, the Agency shall carry out inspections in the Member States, solely at the request of the Commission.
Amendment 132 #
2010/0303(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 2
Article 1 – point 2
Regulation (EC) No 1406/2002
Article 5 – subparagraph 4
Article 5 – subparagraph 4
4. The Agency shall be represented by its Executive Director. On behalf of the Agency, the Executive Director may conclude administrative agreements with other bodies working in the Agency's fields of activities after having informedobtained the consent of the Administrative Board.
Amendment 133 #
2010/0303(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 3a
Article 1 – point 3a
Regulation (EC) No 1406/2002
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point ca
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point ca
(ca) adopt a multi-annual strategy for the Agency covering a period of five years ahead taking the opinion of the Commission and Parliament into account;
Amendment 44 #
2010/0257(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) The Programme should complement existing and future financial instruments made available by the Member States, at national and sub-national level, for promoting the protection and sustainable use of the oceans, seas and coasts, taking into account the prioritisation and progress of national and local projects.
Amendment 49 #
2010/0257(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) To ensure the effectiveness of Union financing, actions funded under this Regulation should be regularly evaluatedsubject to a mid-term review and reviewed again after completion of the financing provided for under the Regulation.
Amendment 64 #
2010/0257(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point c
Article 2 – point c
c) to support joined up policy-making and to promote the sustainable use of the marine and coastal resources and sustainable ‘blue’ economic growth, as well as innovation and employment in maritime sectors and coastal regions, in coherence with sectoral policy priorities and actions;
Amendment 126 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 4
Article 6 – paragraph 4
4. TIn order to ensure the complete transparency of infrastructure costs, the accounts for the different areas of activity referred to in paragraphs 1 and 3 shall be kept in a way that allows for monitoring of the prohibition on transferring publiccompliance with the preceding paragraphs and of the use of income arising from infrastructure charges, and of surpluses from other commercial activities of, and public and private fundsing paid to one area of activity to another, the infrastructure manager. The revenues of the infrastructure manager shall in no way be used by a railway undertaking or a body or firm controlling a railway undertaking as this may strengthen its market position or enable it to gain economic advantages over other railway undertakings.
Amendment 130 #
2010/0253(COD)
Draft legislative resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas the national regulatory body must be an independent regulatory authority with the power to take up matters on its own initiative and to undertake investigations, and capable of issuing opinions and enforceable decisions with a view to ensuring an open market without barriers in which competition is exercised freely and without distortion,
Amendment 130 #
2010/0253(COD)
Draft legislative resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas the national regulatory body must be an independent regulatory authority with the power to take up matters on its own initiative and to undertake investigations, and capable of issuing opinions and enforceable decisions with a view to ensuring an open market without barriers in which competition is exercised freely and without distortion,
Amendment 139 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2 a (new)
Recital 2 a (new)
(2a) The numerous infringement procedures against Member States demonstrate that the current legislation gives rise to differences of interpretation and that the first railway package needs to be clarified and improved in order to ensure a genuine opening up of the European rail market;
Amendment 139 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2 a (new)
Recital 2 a (new)
(2a) The numerous infringement procedures against Member States demonstrate that the current legislation gives rise to differences of interpretation and that the first railway package needs to be clarified and improved in order to ensure a genuine opening up of the European rail market;
Amendment 142 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 6
Article 13 – paragraph 6
6. Where a service facility referred to in point 2 of Annex II has not been in use for at least threewo consecutive years and interest by railway undertakings for access to this facility has been expressed to the operator of that service facility on the basis of demonstrated needs, its owner shall publicise the operation of the facility as being for lease or rent as a rail service facility, as a whole or in part, unless the operator of that service facility demonstrates that an ongoing process of reconversion prevents its use by any railway undertaking.
Amendment 143 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3 a (new)
Recital 3 a (new)
(3a) The coexistence in the Member States of different social security schemes in the railway sector poses a risk of unfair competition between new railway operators and incumbent undertakings, and requires a harmonisation while respecting the specific characteristics of the sector and of the Member States.
Amendment 143 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3 a (new)
Recital 3 a (new)
(3a) The coexistence in the Member States of different social security schemes in the railway sector poses a risk of unfair competition between new railway operators and incumbent undertakings, and requires a harmonisation while respecting the specific characteristics of the sector and of the Member States.
Amendment 147 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) Regional, urban and suburban services as well as transport activities in the form of shuttle services through the Channel Tunnel should be excluded from the scope of this Directive.
Amendment 147 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) Regional, urban and suburban services as well as transport activities in the form of shuttle services through the Channel Tunnel should be excluded from the scope of this Directive.
Amendment 181 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – paragraph 2 – point e
Annex II – paragraph 2 – point e
Amendment 184 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 14
Recital 14
Amendment 184 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 14
Recital 14
Amendment 187 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 15 a (new)
Recital 15 a (new)
(15a) Regulation (EC) No 1370/2007 allows Member States to ensure that workers’ social rights are maintained in the context of the separation of the provision of transport services from the management of the infrastructure, which could involve a transfer of undertaking;
Amendment 187 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 15 a (new)
Recital 15 a (new)
(15a) Regulation (EC) No 1370/2007 allows Member States to ensure that workers’ social rights are maintained in the context of the separation of the provision of transport services from the management of the infrastructure, which could involve a transfer of undertaking;
Amendment 189 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) Opening up international and national passenger services to competition may have implications for the organisation and financing of rail passenger services provided under a public service contract. Member States should have the option of limiting the right of access to the market where this right would compromise the economic equilibrium of these public service contracts and where approval is given by the relevant regulatory body referred to in Article 55 and, where applicable, the network of regulatory bodies as defined in Article 57 of this Directive on the basis of an objective economic analysis, following a request from the competent authorities that awarded the public service contract.
Amendment 189 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) Opening up international and national passenger services to competition may have implications for the organisation and financing of rail passenger services provided under a public service contract. Member States should have the option of limiting the right of access to the market where this right would compromise the economic equilibrium of these public service contracts and where approval is given by the relevant regulatory body referred to in Article 55 and, where applicable, the network of regulatory bodies as defined in Article 57 of this Directive on the basis of an objective economic analysis, following a request from the competent authorities that awarded the public service contract.
Amendment 190 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) The assessment of whether the economic equilibrium of the public service contract could be compromised should take into account predetermined criteria such as the impact on the profitability of any services which are included in a public service contract, including consequential impacts on the net cost to the competent public authority that awarded the contract, passenger demand, ticket pricing, ticketing arrangements, location and number of stops on both sides of the border and timing and frequency of the proposed new service. In accordance with such an assessment and the decision of the relevant regulatory body, Member States may authorise, modify or deny the right of access for the international and/or national passenger service sought, including the levying of a charge on the operator of a new international and/or national passenger service, in line with the economic analysis and in accordance with Union law and the principles of equality and non-discrimination.
Amendment 190 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) The assessment of whether the economic equilibrium of the public service contract could be compromised should take into account predetermined criteria such as the impact on the profitability of any services which are included in a public service contract, including consequential impacts on the net cost to the competent public authority that awarded the contract, passenger demand, ticket pricing, ticketing arrangements, location and number of stops on both sides of the border and timing and frequency of the proposed new service. In accordance with such an assessment and the decision of the relevant regulatory body, Member States may authorise, modify or deny the right of access for the international and/or national passenger service sought, including the levying of a charge on the operator of a new international and/or national passenger service, in line with the economic analysis and in accordance with Union law and the principles of equality and non-discrimination.
Amendment 203 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 21 a (new)
Recital 21 a (new)
(21a) On the basis of the experience of the network of regulatory bodies, the Commission should draw up a legislative proposal to establish a European regulatory body with a supervisory and arbitration role in respect of supranational problems and providing a means of redress against decisions taken by national regulatory bodies.
Amendment 203 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 21 a (new)
Recital 21 a (new)
(21a) On the basis of the experience of the network of regulatory bodies, the Commission should draw up a legislative proposal to establish a European regulatory body with a supervisory and arbitration role in respect of supranational problems and providing a means of redress against decisions taken by national regulatory bodies.
Amendment 237 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 50
Recital 50
(50) It is important to ensure better coordination of allocation schemes in order to improve the attractiveness of rail for traffic which uses the network of more than one infrastructure manager, in particular for international traffic. In that context, it would appear desirable ultimately to create a European regulatory body.
Amendment 237 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 50
Recital 50
(50) It is important to ensure better coordination of allocation schemes in order to improve the attractiveness of rail for traffic which uses the network of more than one infrastructure manager, in particular for international traffic. In that context, it would appear desirable ultimately to create a European regulatory body.
Amendment 250 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 63
Recital 63
(63) The efficient management and fair and non-discriminatory use of rail infrastructure require the establishment of anational regulatory bodyies that oversees the application of the rules set out in this Directive and act as an appeal body, notwithstanding the possibility of judicial review.
Amendment 250 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 63
Recital 63
(63) The efficient management and fair and non-discriminatory use of rail infrastructure require the establishment of anational regulatory bodyies that oversees the application of the rules set out in this Directive and act as an appeal body, notwithstanding the possibility of judicial review.
Amendment 269 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 4
Article 2 – paragraph 4
4. This Directive does not apply to undertakings the train operations of which are limited to providing solely shuttle services for road vehicles through the Channel Tunnel and transport operations in the form of shuttle services for road vehicles through the Channel Tunnel, transport operations through the Channel Tunnel and the undertakings which operate those services, except Articles 6(1), 10, 11, 12 and 28.
Amendment 269 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 4
Article 2 – paragraph 4
4. This Directive does not apply to undertakings the train operations of which are limited to providing solely shuttle services for road vehicles through the Channel Tunnel and transport operations in the form of shuttle services for road vehicles through the Channel Tunnel, transport operations through the Channel Tunnel and the undertakings which operate those services, except Articles 6(1), 10, 11, 12 and 28.
Amendment 276 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 5
5) ‘international passenger service’ means a passenger service where the train crosses at least one border of a Member State and where the principal purpose of the service is to carry passengers between stations located in different Member States; the train may be joined and/or split, and the different sections may have different origins and destinations, provided that all carriages cross at least one border; cross- border urban, suburban and regional transport services operated in the context of Regulation (EC) No 1370/2007 are not international passenger transport services;
Amendment 276 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 5
5) ‘international passenger service’ means a passenger service where the train crosses at least one border of a Member State and where the principal purpose of the service is to carry passengers between stations located in different Member States; the train may be joined and/or split, and the different sections may have different origins and destinations, provided that all carriages cross at least one border; cross- border urban, suburban and regional transport services operated in the context of Regulation (EC) No 1370/2007 are not international passenger transport services;
Amendment 297 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 3 – point e
Article 5 – paragraph 3 – point e
e) establish new activities in fields associated with the railway business., without prejudice to the provisions of this Directive;
Amendment 297 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 3 – point e
Article 5 – paragraph 3 – point e
e) establish new activities in fields associated with the railway business., without prejudice to the provisions of this Directive;
Amendment 301 #
Amendment 301 #
Amendment 349 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 3
Article 8 – paragraph 3
3. Within the framework of general policy determined by the State and taking into account the rail infrastructure development strategy referred to in paragraph 1, the infrastructure manager shall adopt a business plan including investment and financial programmes. The plan shall be designed to ensure optimal and efficient use, provision and development of the infrastructure while ensuring financial balance and providing means for these objectives to be achieved. The infrastructure manager shall ensure that applicants are consulted before the businvesstment plan is approved. The regulatory body referred to in Article 55 shall issue a non-binding opinion on whether the business plan is appropriate to achieve these objectives.
Amendment 349 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 3
Article 8 – paragraph 3
3. Within the framework of general policy determined by the State and taking into account the rail infrastructure development strategy referred to in paragraph 1, the infrastructure manager shall adopt a business plan including investment and financial programmes. The plan shall be designed to ensure optimal and efficient use, provision and development of the infrastructure while ensuring financial balance and providing means for these objectives to be achieved. The infrastructure manager shall ensure that applicants are consulted before the businvesstment plan is approved. The regulatory body referred to in Article 55 shall issue a non-binding opinion on whether the business plan is appropriate to achieve these objectives.
Amendment 360 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Railway undertakings within the scope of this Directive shall be granted the right of access to the infrastructure in all Member States for the purpose of operating an international and national passenger service. Railway undertakings shall, in the course of an international passenger service, have the right to pick up passengers at any station located on the international route and set them down at another, including stations located in the same Member State.
Amendment 360 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Railway undertakings within the scope of this Directive shall be granted the right of access to the infrastructure in all Member States for the purpose of operating an international and national passenger service. Railway undertakings shall, in the course of an international passenger service, have the right to pick up passengers at any station located on the international route and set them down at another, including stations located in the same Member State.
Amendment 362 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 362 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 364 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Amendment 364 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Amendment 387 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 5
Article 11 – paragraph 5
5. Member States may also limit the right to pick up and set down passengers at stations within the same Member State on the route of an international and/or national passenger service where an exclusive right to convey passengers between those stations has been granted under a concession contract awarded before 4 December 2007 on the basis of a fair competitive tendering procedure and in accordance with the relevant principles of Union law. This limitation may continue for the original duration of the contract, or 15 years, whichever is shorter.
Amendment 387 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 5
Article 11 – paragraph 5
5. Member States may also limit the right to pick up and set down passengers at stations within the same Member State on the route of an international and/or national passenger service where an exclusive right to convey passengers between those stations has been granted under a concession contract awarded before 4 December 2007 on the basis of a fair competitive tendering procedure and in accordance with the relevant principles of Union law. This limitation may continue for the original duration of the contract, or 15 years, whichever is shorter.
Amendment 414 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Requests by railway undertakings for access to the service facility may only be rejected if there are viable alternatives allowing them to operate the freight or passenger service concerned on the same route under economically acceptable conditions. The burden of proving for the existence of a viable alternative lies with the operator of the service facilityIn cases of dispute, the regulatory body referred to in Article 55 shall reach a decision on the basis of information submitted by the two parties. The operator of the service facility shall, in any case, give its reasons for its decision to deny access.
Amendment 414 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Requests by railway undertakings for access to the service facility may only be rejected if there are viable alternatives allowing them to operate the freight or passenger service concerned on the same route under economically acceptable conditions. The burden of proving for the existence of a viable alternative lies with the operator of the service facilityIn cases of dispute, the regulatory body referred to in Article 55 shall reach a decision on the basis of information submitted by the two parties. The operator of the service facility shall, in any case, give its reasons for its decision to deny access.
Amendment 461 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 2
Article 15 – paragraph 2
2. In this context, the Commission shall closely involve representatives of the Member States, the European Parliament, the European Railway Agency and of the sectors concerned in its work, including users, so that they are able better to monitor the development of the railway sector and the evolution of the market, to assess the effect of the measures adopted and to analyse the impact of the measures planned by the Commission.
Amendment 461 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 2
Article 15 – paragraph 2
2. In this context, the Commission shall closely involve representatives of the Member States, the European Parliament, the European Railway Agency and of the sectors concerned in its work, including users, so that they are able better to monitor the development of the railway sector and the evolution of the market, to assess the effect of the measures adopted and to analyse the impact of the measures planned by the Commission.
Amendment 467 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 3
Article 15 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission shall monitor the use of the networks and the evolution of framework conditions in the rail sector, in particular infrastructure charging, capacity allocation, investments in railway infrastructure, developments as regards prices and the quality of rail transport services, rail transport services covered by public service contracts, licensing and the degree of harmonisation betwee, particularly in the field of social rights, between and within Member States. It shall ensure active cooperation between the appropriate regulatory bodies in the Member States.
Amendment 467 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 3
Article 15 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission shall monitor the use of the networks and the evolution of framework conditions in the rail sector, in particular infrastructure charging, capacity allocation, investments in railway infrastructure, developments as regards prices and the quality of rail transport services, rail transport services covered by public service contracts, licensing and the degree of harmonisation betwee, particularly in the field of social rights, between and within Member States. It shall ensure active cooperation between the appropriate regulatory bodies in the Member States.
Amendment 468 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
Article 15 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
4. The Commission shall report on a regular basis, and at least once every four years, to the European Parliament and the Council on:
Amendment 468 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
Article 15 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
4. The Commission shall report on a regular basis, and at least once every four years, to the European Parliament and the Council on:
Amendment 490 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 27 – paragraph 1
Article 27 – paragraph 1
1. The infrastructure manager shall, after consultation with the interested parties, including the regulatory body referred to in Article 55, develop and publish a network statement obtainable against payment of a fee which shall not exceed the cost of publication of that statement. The network statement shall be published in at least two official languages of the Unionhe Commission's three working languages. The content of the network statement shall be made available free of charge in electronic format through the web portal of the European Railway Agency.
Amendment 490 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 27 – paragraph 1
Article 27 – paragraph 1
1. The infrastructure manager shall, after consultation with the interested parties, including the regulatory body referred to in Article 55, develop and publish a network statement obtainable against payment of a fee which shall not exceed the cost of publication of that statement. The network statement shall be published in at least two official languages of the Unionhe Commission's three working languages. The content of the network statement shall be made available free of charge in electronic format through the web portal of the European Railway Agency.
Amendment 497 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 30 – paragraph 2
Article 30 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall ensure that paragraph 1 is implemented through a contractual agreement between the competent authority and the infrastructure manager covering a period of not less than five years which provides for State funding and contains indicative forecasts of the level of charges.
Amendment 497 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 30 – paragraph 2
Article 30 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall ensure that paragraph 1 is implemented through a contractual agreement between the competent authority and the infrastructure manager covering a period of not less than five years which provides for State funding and contains indicative forecasts of the level of charges.
Amendment 505 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 30 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 6 a (new)
Article 30 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 6 a (new)
A contractual agreement may be revised only after approval by the regulatory authority. This must check the need for and urgency of a revision of the contract and the financial architecture of the new contract. Member States must consult interested parties at least one month before the revision is signed and publish the document within one month of concluding it.
Amendment 505 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 30 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 6 a (new)
Article 30 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 6 a (new)
A contractual agreement may be revised only after approval by the regulatory authority. This must check the need for and urgency of a revision of the contract and the financial architecture of the new contract. Member States must consult interested parties at least one month before the revision is signed and publish the document within one month of concluding it.
Amendment 509 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 31 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 31 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Without prejudice to paragraphs 4 or 5 of this Article or to Article 32, the charges for the minimum access package shall be set at the cost that is directly incurred as a result of operating the train service , according to Annex VIII, point 1 . Except in the case provided for in paragraph 5, the infrastructure manager may not apply a level of charges exceeding the overall infrastructure cost, by market segment.
Amendment 509 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 31 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 31 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Without prejudice to paragraphs 4 or 5 of this Article or to Article 32, the charges for the minimum access package shall be set at the cost that is directly incurred as a result of operating the train service , according to Annex VIII, point 1 . Except in the case provided for in paragraph 5, the infrastructure manager may not apply a level of charges exceeding the overall infrastructure cost, by market segment.
Amendment 515 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 31 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Article 31 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
When charginga Member State applies charging for other modes of transport for the cost of noise effects, isn allowed byccordance with Union legislation for road freight transport, the infrastructure charges in that Member State shall be modified to take account of the cost of noise effects caused by the operation of the train in accordance with Annex VIII, point 2.
Amendment 515 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 31 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Article 31 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
When charginga Member State applies charging for other modes of transport for the cost of noise effects, isn allowed byccordance with Union legislation for road freight transport, the infrastructure charges in that Member State shall be modified to take account of the cost of noise effects caused by the operation of the train in accordance with Annex VIII, point 2.
Amendment 525 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 31 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Article 31 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Annex VIII, point 2 may be amended in the light of experience, in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 60, in particular to specify the elements of differentiated infrastructure charges, provided that this does not lead to a distortion of competition to the detriment of rail transport.
Amendment 525 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 31 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Article 31 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Annex VIII, point 2 may be amended in the light of experience, in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 60, in particular to specify the elements of differentiated infrastructure charges, provided that this does not lead to a distortion of competition to the detriment of rail transport.
Amendment 530 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 31 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 5
Article 31 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 5
If charging for environmental costs generates additional revenue, it shall be for Member States to decide how the revenue is to be used to support the development of the rail sector. The relevant authorities shall keep the necessary information to ensure that the origin of the charging of environmental costs and its use can be traced. Member States shall provide the Commission with this information on a regular basis.
Amendment 530 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 31 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 5
Article 31 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 5
If charging for environmental costs generates additional revenue, it shall be for Member States to decide how the revenue is to be used to support the development of the rail sector. The relevant authorities shall keep the necessary information to ensure that the origin of the charging of environmental costs and its use can be traced. Member States shall provide the Commission with this information on a regular basis.
Amendment 537 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 32 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 32 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
In order to obtain full recovery of the costs incurred by the infrastructure manager a Member State may, if the market segment can bear this, authorise the infrastructure manager to levy mark-ups on the basis of efficient, transparent and non- discriminatory principles, while guaranteeing optimalum competitiveness in particular of international rail freight. The charging system shall respect the productivity increases achieved by railway undertakings.
Amendment 537 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 32 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 32 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
In order to obtain full recovery of the costs incurred by the infrastructure manager a Member State may, if the market segment can bear this, authorise the infrastructure manager to levy mark-ups on the basis of efficient, transparent and non- discriminatory principles, while guaranteeing optimalum competitiveness in particular of international rail freight. The charging system shall respect the productivity increases achieved by railway undertakings.
Amendment 553 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 38 – paragraph 4
Article 38 – paragraph 4
4. When an applicant intends to request infrastructure capacity with a view to operating an international and/or national passenger service as defined in Article 2 , it shall inform the infrastructure managers and the regulatory bodies concerned. In order to enable them to assess whether the purpose of the international service is to carry passengers between stations located in different Member States, and what the potential economic impact on existing public service contracts is, regulatory bodies shall ensure that any competent authority that has awarded a rail passenger service on that route defined in a public service contract, any other interested competent authority with a right to limit access under Article 9(3) and any railway undertaking performing the public service contract on the route of thatis international and/or national passenger service is informed.
Amendment 553 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 38 – paragraph 4
Article 38 – paragraph 4
4. When an applicant intends to request infrastructure capacity with a view to operating an international and/or national passenger service as defined in Article 2 , it shall inform the infrastructure managers and the regulatory bodies concerned. In order to enable them to assess whether the purpose of the international service is to carry passengers between stations located in different Member States, and what the potential economic impact on existing public service contracts is, regulatory bodies shall ensure that any competent authority that has awarded a rail passenger service on that route defined in a public service contract, any other interested competent authority with a right to limit access under Article 9(3) and any railway undertaking performing the public service contract on the route of thatis international and/or national passenger service is informed.
Amendment 554 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 40 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 40 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Member States shall ensure that representatives of infrastructure managers whose allocation decisions have an impact on other infrastructure managers associate in order to coordinate the allocation of or to allocate all relevant infrastructure capacity at an international level , without prejudice to the specific rules contained in Union legislation on rail freight oriented networks . The participants in this cooperation shall ensure that its membership, methods of operation and all relevant criteria which are used for assessing and allocating infrastructure capacity be made publicly available. Appropriate representatives of infrastructure managers from third countries may be associated with these procedures.
Amendment 554 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 40 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 40 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Member States shall ensure that representatives of infrastructure managers whose allocation decisions have an impact on other infrastructure managers associate in order to coordinate the allocation of or to allocate all relevant infrastructure capacity at an international level , without prejudice to the specific rules contained in Union legislation on rail freight oriented networks . The participants in this cooperation shall ensure that its membership, methods of operation and all relevant criteria which are used for assessing and allocating infrastructure capacity be made publicly available. Appropriate representatives of infrastructure managers from third countries may be associated with these procedures.
Amendment 560 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 40 – paragraph 3
Article 40 – paragraph 3
3. At any meeting or other activity undertaken to permit the allocation of infrastructure capacity for trans-network train services, decisions shall only be taken by representatives of infrastructure managers. In case of disagreement between the representatives of the infrastructure managers, the matter shall be referred to the network of regulatory bodies defined in Article 57 for arbitration.
Amendment 560 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 40 – paragraph 3
Article 40 – paragraph 3
3. At any meeting or other activity undertaken to permit the allocation of infrastructure capacity for trans-network train services, decisions shall only be taken by representatives of infrastructure managers. In case of disagreement byetween the representatives of the infrastructure managers, the matter shall be referred to the network of regulatory bodies defined in Article 57 for arbitration.
Amendment 561 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 40 – paragraph 4
Article 40 – paragraph 4
Amendment 561 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 40 – paragraph 4
Article 40 – paragraph 4
Amendment 574 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 46 – paragraph 6
Article 46 – paragraph 6
6. Without prejudice to the existing appeal procedures and to Article 56, in the eventthe provisions of this Directive, in case of disputes relating to the allocation of infrastructure capacity, a dispute resolution system shall be made available in order to resolve such disputes promptly. This system shall be set out in the network statement. If this system is applied, a decision shall be reached within a time limit of 10 working days.
Amendment 574 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 46 – paragraph 6
Article 46 – paragraph 6
6. Without prejudice to the existing appeal procedures and to Article 56, in the eventthe provisions of this Directive, in case of disputes relating to the allocation of infrastructure capacity, a dispute resolution system shall be made available in order to resolve such disputes promptly. This system shall be set out in the network statement. If this system is applied, a decision shall be reached within a time limit of 10 working days.
Amendment 579 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 51 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 4 a (new)
Article 51 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 4 a (new)
Where a trans-European network or a train path having a significant impact on one or several trans-European networks is congested, the network of regulatory bodies defined in Article 57 may issue an opinion on whether the actions in the plan are appropriate.
Amendment 579 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 51 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 4 a (new)
Article 51 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 4 a (new)
Where a trans-European network or a train path having a significant impact on one or several trans-European networks is congested, the network of regulatory bodies defined in Article 57 may issue an opinion on whether the actions in the plan are appropriate.
Amendment 580 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 52 – paragraph 2
Article 52 – paragraph 2
2. For congested infrastructure in particular, the infrastructure manager shall require the surrender of a train paths which, over a period of at least one month, hasve been used less than a threshold quota to be laid down in the network statement, unless this was due to non-economic reasons beyond the operator's control. The infrastructure manager shall first consult the railway undertaking in order to obtain information about the insufficient use of these train paths.
Amendment 580 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 52 – paragraph 2
Article 52 – paragraph 2
2. For congested infrastructure in particular, the infrastructure manager shall require the surrender of a train paths which, over a period of at least one month, hasve been used less than a threshold quota to be laid down in the network statement, unless this was due to non-economic reasons beyond the operator's control. The infrastructure manager shall first consult the railway undertaking in order to obtain information about the insufficient use of these train paths.
Amendment 583 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 54 – paragraph 3
Article 54 – paragraph 3
3. Member States may require railway undertakings to be involved in assuring the enforcement and monitoring of their own compliance with the safety standards and rules. Save in the case of force majeure, including urgent safety-critical work, a train path allocated to a freight operation pursuant to this Article may not be cancelled less than two months before its scheduled time in the working timetable if the applicant concerned does not give its approval for such cancellation. In such a case the infrastructure manager concerned shall make an effort to propose to the applicant a train path of an equivalent quality and reliability which the applicant has the right to accept or refuse. If the applicant refuses, he shall be entitled at least to reimbursement of the corresponding charge.
Amendment 583 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 54 – paragraph 3
Article 54 – paragraph 3
3. Member States may require railway undertakings to be involved in assuring the enforcement and monitoring of their own compliance with the safety standards and rulesSave in the case of force majeure, including urgent safety-critical work, a train path allocated to a freight operation pursuant to this Article may not be cancelled less than two months before its scheduled time in the working timetable if the applicant concerned does not give its approval for such cancellation. In such a case the infrastructure manager concerned shall make an effort to propose to the applicant a train path of an equivalent quality and reliability which the applicant has the right to accept or refuse. If the applicant refuses, he shall be entitled at least to reimbursement of the corresponding charge.
Amendment 584 #
Amendment 584 #
Amendment 585 #
Amendment 585 #
Amendment 594 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 55 – paragraph 3
Article 55 – paragraph 3
3. The president and governing board of the regulatory body for the railway sector shall be appointed jointly by the national parliament, administrative and/or ordinary courts, and national consultative assemblies, with no possibility of dismissal, for a fixed and renewable term under clear rules which guarantee independence. They shall be selected from among persons who have had no professional position or responsibility, interest or business relationship, directly or indirectly, with the regulated undertakings or entities for a period of three years before their appointment, and during their term of office. Afterwards, they shall have no professional position or responsibility, interest or business relationship with any of the regulated undertakings or entities for a period of not less than three years. They shall have full authority over the recruitment and management of the staff of the regulatory body.
Amendment 594 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 55 – paragraph 3
Article 55 – paragraph 3
3. The president and governing board of the regulatory body for the railway sector shall be appointed jointly by the national parliament, administrative and/or ordinary courts, and national consultative assemblies, with no possibility of dismissal, for a fixed and renewable term under clear rules which guarantee independence. They shall be selected from among persons who have had no professional position or responsibility, interest or business relationship, directly or indirectly, with the regulated undertakings or entities for a period of three years before their appointment, and during their term of office. Afterwards, they shall have no professional position or responsibility, interest or business relationship with any of the regulated undertakings or entities for a period of not less than three years. They shall have full authority over the recruitment and management of the staff of the regulatory body.
Amendment 599 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 56 – title
Article 56 – title
Functions of thenational regulatory bodyies
Amendment 599 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 56 – title
Article 56 – title
Functions of thenational regulatory bodyies
Amendment 621 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 56 – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 2
Article 56 – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 2
Member States shall ensure that infrastructure managers and all undertakings or other entities performing or integrating different types of rail transport or infrastructure management, including providers of essential services, as referred to in Article 6(1) and (2) shall provide detailed regulatory accounts to the regulatory body so that it can carry out its different tasks. These regulatory accounts must contain at least the elements set out in Annex X. The regulatory body may also draw conclusions from these accounts concerning state aid issues which it shall report to the authorities responsible for resolving these issues.
Amendment 621 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 56 – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 2
Article 56 – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 2
Member States shall ensure that infrastructure managers and all undertakings or other entities performing or integrating different types of rail transport or infrastructure management, including providers of essential services, as referred to in Article 6(1) and (2) shall provide detailed regulatory accounts to the regulatory body so that it can carry out its different tasks. These regulatory accounts must contain at least the elements set out in Annex X. The regulatory body may also draw conclusions from these accounts concerning state aid issues which it shall report to the authorities responsible for resolving these issues.
Amendment 626 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 57 – paragraph 1
Article 57 – paragraph 1
1. The national regulatory bodies shall formally establish a network in order to exchange information about their work and decision-making principles and practice and otherwise cooperate for the purpose of coordinating their decision-making acrosswith a view to coordinating and harmonising them within the Union. For this purpose they shall work toge, and to pursue their in a networking group that convenes at regular intervals. The Commission shall support the regulatory bodies in this taskactivities, they shall hold regular meetings on the initiative of, and chaired by, the European Commission.
Amendment 626 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 57 – paragraph 1
Article 57 – paragraph 1
1. The national regulatory bodies shall formally establish a network in order to exchange information about their work and decision-making principles and practice and otherwise cooperate for the purpose of coordinating their decision-making across with a view to coordinating and harmonising them within the Union. For this purpose they shall work toge, and to pursue their in a networking group that convenes at regular intervals. The Commission shall support the regulatory bodies in this taskactivities, they shall hold regular meetings on the initiative of, and chaired by, the European Commission.
Amendment 629 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 57 – paragraph 3
Article 57 – paragraph 3
3. In the case of a complaint or an own- initiative investigation on issues of access or charging relating to an international train path, as well as in the framework of monitoring competition on the market related to international rail transport services, the regulatory body concerned shall consult the regulatory bodies of all other Member States through which the international train path concerned runs and request all necessary information from them before taking its decision. The network of regulatory bodies shall also deliver an opinion.
Amendment 629 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 57 – paragraph 3
Article 57 – paragraph 3
3. In the case of a complaint or an own- initiative investigation on issues of access or charging relating to an international train path, as well as in the framework of monitoring competition on the market related to international rail transport services, the regulatory body concerned shall consult the regulatory bodies of all other Member States through which the international train path concerned runs and request all necessary information from them before taking its decision. The network of regulatory bodies shall also deliver an opinion.
Amendment 641 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 57 a (new)
Article 57 a (new)
Amendment 641 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 57 a (new)
Article 57 a (new)
Article 57a: European regulatory body In the light of the experience acquired with the network of regulatory bodies, the Commission shall, no later than five years after the enforcement of this Directive, draw up a legislative proposal establishing a European regulatory body with a supervisory and arbitration function in respect of supranational problems and an appeal function in respect of decisions taken by national regulatory bodies.
Amendment 677 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex III – point 2 – introductory part
Annex III – point 2 – introductory part
2. Access shall also be given to services facilities and the supply ofexisting services in the following facilities:
Amendment 677 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex III – point 2 – introductory part
Annex III – point 2 – introductory part
2. Access shall also be given to services facilities and the supply ofexisting services in the following facilities:
Amendment 678 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex III – point 2 – subpoint a
Annex III – point 2 – subpoint a
(a) passenger stations, their buildings and other facilities, including ticketing and travel information; suitable premises for ticket sales and travel information services; in addition, the individual models for information and ticket sale services should, at least to some extent, be standardised and/or coordinated in order to make for ease of use by passengers;
Amendment 678 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex III – point 2 – subpoint a
Annex III – point 2 – subpoint a
(a) passenger stations, their buildings and other facilities, including ticketing and travel informationsuitable premises for ticket sales and travel information services; in addition, the individual models for information and ticket sale services should, at least to some extent, be standardised and/or coordinated in order to make for ease of use by passengers;
Amendment 684 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex III – point 2 – subpoint f
Annex III – point 2 – subpoint f
(f) light maintenance and other technical facilities, including repairs, to enable commercial service to continue;
Amendment 684 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex III – point 2 – subpoint f
Annex III – point 2 – subpoint f
(f) light maintenance and other technical facilities, including repairs, to enable commercial service to continue;
Amendment 689 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex III – point 2 – subpoint h a (new)
Annex III – point 2 – subpoint h a (new)
(ha) refuelling facilities;
Amendment 689 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex III – point 2 – subpoint h a (new)
Annex III – point 2 – subpoint h a (new)
(ha) refuelling facilities;
Amendment 691 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex III – point 3 – subpoint a
Annex III – point 3 – subpoint a
(a) traction current, charges for which shall be shown on the invoices separately from charges for using the electrical supply equipment ; if a railway undertaking has chosen to buy the traction current for its trains from the infrastructure manager rather than going directly to one or more suppliers on the electricity market. The infrastructure manager’s invoices shall contain separate entries in this case for the traction current supplied and in every case for charges for using the electrical supply equipment, electricity losses in the infrastructure manager’s facilities, and charges for connection to the energy transmission or distribution network;
Amendment 691 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex III – point 3 – subpoint a
Annex III – point 3 – subpoint a
(a) traction current, charges for which shall be shown on the invoices separately from charges for using the electrical supply equipment if a railway undertaking has chosen to buy the traction current for its trains from the infrastructure manager rather than going directly to one or more suppliers on the electricity market. The infrastructure manager’s invoices shall contain separate entries in this case for the traction current supplied and in every case for charges for using the electrical supply equipment, electricity losses in the infrastructure manager’s facilities, and charges for connection to the energy transmission or distribution network;
Amendment 694 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex VI – point 2
Annex VI – point 2
2. A section on charging principles and tariffs. This shall contain appropriate details of the charging scheme as well as sufficient information on charges as well as other relevant information on access applying to the services listed in Annex III which are provided by only one supplier. It shall detail the methodology, rules and, where applicable, scales used for the application of Articles 31 to 36, as regards both costs and charges . It shall contain information on changes in charges already decided upon or foreseento be proposed in the next five years . It must specify the financial compensation arrangements to be applied in the event of delay, a deterioration in quality, or withdrawal of allocated train paths.
Amendment 694 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex VI – point 2
Annex VI – point 2
2. A section on charging principles and tariffs. This shall contain appropriate details of the charging scheme as well as sufficient information on charges as well as other relevant information on access applying to the services listed in Annex III which are provided by only one supplier. It shall detail the methodology, rules and, where applicable, scales used for the application of Articles 31 to 36, as regards both costs and charges . It shall contain information on changes in charges already decided upon or foreseento be proposed in the next five years . It must specify the financial compensation arrangements to be applied in the event of delay, a deterioration in quality, or withdrawal of allocated train paths.
Amendment 707 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex VIII – point 1 a (new)
Annex VIII – point 1 a (new)
1a. The infrastructure manager must submit the direct cost calculation to the regulatory body for an opinion, specifying the cost parameters and factors.
Amendment 707 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex VIII – point 1 a (new)
Annex VIII – point 1 a (new)
1a. The infrastructure manager must submit the direct cost calculation to the regulatory body for an opinion, specifying the cost parameters and factors.
Amendment 713 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex VIII – point 3 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Annex VIII – point 3 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Supplements shall be such that they will not significantly affect rail transport on the segment concerned compared with other modes of transport.
Amendment 713 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex VIII – point 3 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Annex VIII – point 3 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Supplements shall be such that they will not significantly affect rail transport on the segment concerned compared with other modes of transport.
Amendment 714 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex VIII – point 3 – subpoint g a (new)
Annex VIII – point 3 – subpoint g a (new)
(ga) services covered by public service contracts vs open-access services.
Amendment 714 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex VIII – point 3 – subpoint g a (new)
Annex VIII – point 3 – subpoint g a (new)
(ga) services covered by public service contracts vs open-access services.
Amendment 715 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex VIII – point 3 – subpoint g b (new)
Annex VIII – point 3 – subpoint g b (new)
(gb) high-speed trains vs conventional trains.
Amendment 715 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex VIII – point 3 – subpoint g b (new)
Annex VIII – point 3 – subpoint g b (new)
(gb) high-speed trains vs conventional trains.
Amendment 717 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annexe VIII – point 5 – Table 1
Annexe VIII – point 5 – Table 1
For freight transport: Year Discount 2015 510% 2016 510% 2017 510% 2018 7.5% 2019 57% 2020 6.5% 2021 45% 2022 3.5% 2023 2.5% 2024 12%
Amendment 717 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annexe VIII – point 5 – Table 1
Annexe VIII – point 5 – Table 1
For freight transport: Year Discount 2015 510% 2016 510% 2017 510% 2018 7.5% 2019 57% 2020 6.5% 2021 45% 2022 3.5% 2023 2.5% 2024 12%
Amendment 59 #
2010/0101(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) With a view to enhancing the coherence of overall EU support in the regions concerned, opportunities should be sought to combine EIB financing with EU budgetary resources when and as appropriate, in the form e.g. of guarantees, risk capital and interest rate subsidies, investment co-financing, alongside technical assistance for project preparation and implementation, through the IPA, the ENPI, the Instrument for Stability, the EIDHR and the DCI. Greater integration of these financing instruments should be included in the guidelines for the renewal of the EIB’s external mandate for the period 2014-2020.
Amendment 61 #
2010/0101(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 25 a (new)
Recital 25 a (new)
(25a) The EIB should gradually be encouraged to divide up all its external activities on a geographic basis so as to better adapt to the specific requirements of each area and promote the participation of partner countries. The EIB should begin this process by immediately splitting up its Mediterranean activities, which until now have been grouped together in the Facility for Euro-Mediterranean Investment and Partnership (FEMIP), and creating a Euro-Mediterranean Co-Development Financial Institution, of which the EIB would remain the main shareholder. In the specific case of the Mediterranean, this institutional change would allow the EIB to improve the effectiveness of its action in the Mediterranean countries, boost its visibility and provide increased financial support for the EU's priority initiatives for the Mediterranean. Partner countries' participation in the capital of this financial institution would lead to shared responsibility between the EU and its partners in the management of funds and of structural development projects which receive funding.
Amendment 62 #
2010/0101(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 27 a (new)
Recital 27 a (new)
(27a) The EIB should be more rigorous and more transparent in choosing its financial partners. It should, in particular, guarantee that in the context of its financial operations covered by the EU guarantee, the financial vehicles which it or its partners use cannot under any circumstances contribute to any form of tax evasion. The EIB should also, as far as possible, increase the diversification of its financial partners in the countries in which it operates and encourage the development of public- private partnerships and the increased involvement of civil society. The EIB should build on existing networks that encourage the pooling of resources and funding and networking among stakeholders in civil society and the world of business, such as the Invest in Med programme, which possesses real expertise in this field and has links in the partner countries.
Amendment 27 #
2010/0039(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) Efficient management of the external borders through checks and surveillance contributes to combat illegal immigration and trafficking in human beings and to reduce the threats to the internal security, public policy, public health and international relations of the Member States, and contributes to establishing a favourable framework for the integration of third country nationals regularly residing in Member States.
Amendment 30 #
2010/0039(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The mandate of the Agency should therefore be revised in order tochallenges described above, namely the increasing number of threats and the increasing complexity and diversity of migration channels mean that the mandate of the Agency should be revised and strengthened, in particular the operational capabilities of the Agency while ensuring that all measures taken are proportionate to the objectives pursued and fully respect fundamental rights and the rights of refugees and asylum seekers, including in particular the prohibition of refoulement.
Amendment 59 #
2010/0039(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 1 –point 16
Article 1 –point 16
Council Regulation (EC) No 2007/2004
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
1. In matters covered by its activities and to the extent required for the fulfilment of its tasks, the Agency shall facilitate the operational cooperation between Member States and third countries, in the framework of the European Union external relations policy, in particular through the European Neighbourhood Policy and within the framework of the Union for the Mediterranean, including with regard to human rights.
Amendment 61 #
2010/0039(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 1 – point 16
Article 1 – point 16
Council Regulation (EC) No 2007/2004
Article 14 – paragraph 3
Article 14 – paragraph 3
3. The tasks of the liaison officers shall include, in compliance with European Union law and in accordance with fundamental rights, the establishment and maintaining of contacts with the competent authorities of the third country to which they are assigned to with a view to contribute to the prevention of and fight against illegal immigration, including information-gathering on criminal organisations involved in trafficking in human beings, and the return of illegal migrants.
Amendment 3 #
2009/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 11 a (new)
Citation 11 a (new)
- having regard to the recommendations adopted by the Euro-Mediterranean Parliamentary Assembly (EMPA) at its sixth plenary session, held in Amman on 17 March 2010,
Amendment 25 #
2009/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) is a means of boosting the regional and multilateral dimension of Euro-Mediterranean relations, opening up fresh prospects for the establishment of an area of peace, security and prosperity for 800 million people, and offers the ideal framework for addressing the social and economic challenges, promoting regional integration and guaranteeing the co- development of the partner states,
Amendment 29 #
2009/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the ncomplementarity between bilateral cooperation policies under the European Neighbourhood pPolicy conducted with the Mediterranean countries has its limitations and, by placing the emphasis on bilateral relations, is proving imbalanced and unable the one hand, and policies with a regional dimension under the UfM on the other, should be strengthened in order to contribute to a shared process of significant reform in the region,
Amendment 59 #
2009/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
Recital J
J. whereas Mediterranean regions are directly affected by transnational issues such as water management, pollution, access to energy and security of supply, road and maritime networks and migration flows, and whereas local and regional authorities play a key role in facilitating the development of sustainable spatial planning policies and the implementation of practical projects,
Amendment 65 #
2009/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
Recital K
K. whereas the projects announced by the UfM – de-pollution of the Mediterranean, maritime and land highways, civil protection, the Mediterranean Solar Plan, the creation of a Euro-Mediterranean university and the development of SMEs – have suffered from general underfunding since the Paris Summit, which is partly delaying their implementation,
Amendment 79 #
2009/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Remains concerned by the absence of a clear definition of the EU’s Mediterranean policy or of a long-term strategic vision for the development and stabilisation of the region, despite the creation of the UfM; calls for the Euro- Mediterranean integration process to become a political priority for the EU once more;
Amendment 111 #
2009/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 - point 2
Paragraph 4 - point 2
- developing communications to ensure the visibility of the UfM’s activities, informing citizens on the UfM’s major projects and progress, in particular via a comprehensive website; clarifying the criteria for approving, funding and implementing major projects;
Amendment 145 #
2009/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 - point 3
Paragraph 6 - point 3
- welcomes the steps taken by financial institutions at national, European (EIB- FEMIP, EBRD) and international (World Bank) level which are already active in the region, emphasises the need to identify synergies in connection with major projects, and proposes that a Euro- Mediterranean investment and development bank be set up to consolidate the North-South parity basis on which the UfM operates;
Amendment 146 #
2009/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 - point 3 a (new)
Paragraph 6 - point 3 a (new)
- emphasises the role of the European Investment Bank (EIB), which is coordinating three of the six priority projects (de-pollution of the Mediterranean, the Solar Plan and the maritime and land highways); notes that the EIB’s role in the UfM funding mechanisms must be promoted, strengthened and adapted;
Amendment 147 #
2009/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 - point 3 b (new)
Paragraph 6 - point 3 b (new)
- underlines the need for effective financial instruments to strengthen investment and cooperation in the Euro- Mediterranean region;
Amendment 148 #
2009/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 - point 3 c (new)
Paragraph 6 - point 3 c (new)
- awaits the conclusions of the group of experts on the Facility for Euro- Mediterranean Investment and Partnership (FEMIP) in order to draw inferences from the progress and limits of this mechanism; calls for the most effective mechanism to be identified in order to support the UfM’s major projects, among which are the possibility of creating, for example, a Euro- Mediterranean investment and development bank;
Amendment 162 #
2009/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 - point 2 a (new)
Paragraph 7 - point 2 a (new)
- reforms intended to improve and simplify the performance of contracts, which, due to red tape, takes on average more than two years;
Amendment 163 #
2009/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 - point 2 b (new)
Paragraph 7 - point 2 b (new)
- access to credit, which remains excessively limited for SMEs, due to the guarantees required by banks and the inadequate provision of credit options suitable for small enterprises;
Amendment 182 #
2009/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Emphasises the strategic importance of issues such as agriculture, food security, water and rural development in Mediterranean countries, and calls for cooperation in the farming sector to be made a political priority; encourages the UfM member countries to work on harmonising their positions in the context of WTO negotiations and to move towards greater convergence among Euro- Mediterranean agricultural policies, taking into consideration the requirements of sustainable development and the maintenance of jobs in the agricultural and related sectors;
Amendment 186 #
2009/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Calls on the partner states, as part of the UfM’s major transport projects, to improve infrastructure in order to encourage a sustainable transport policy, taking into consideration the requirements of sustainable development, greenhouse gas reductions, energy efficiency and intermodality; emphasises that such efforts must be carried out in connection with environmental, industrial, public health and land planning policy; emphasises the need to develop maritime highway projects in order to encourage modal shifts and create safe, clean and sustainable commercial shipping routes;
Amendment 191 #
2009/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 b (new)
Paragraph 10 b (new)
10b. Emphasises the urgency of developing stronger cooperation in the field of civil protection in the Mediterranean region to combat natural disasters, particularly earthquakes, floods and forest fires; encourages the creation of a Euro-Mediterranean forest fires institute;
Amendment 197 #
2009/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Is keen to see new projects in the cultural field put on the UfM’s agenda in the very near future; suggests that priority be given to setting upencourages the initiatives intended to promote mutual understanding and dialogue between cultures and supports the Anna Lindh Foundation, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina and the Arab World Institute; calls for the implementation of a Euro- Mediterranean junior Erasmus programme called ‘Averroës’, as a way of stepping up exchanges between secondary school pupils in UfM member countriesstrategy for cultural affairs and especially for higher visibility of the audiovisual programme established by the UfM through the Permanent Conference of the Mediterranean Audiovisual Operators (COPEAM); supports the EuroMed-News project aimed at informing the populations of the Mediterranean countries about EU-supported actions in the region;
Amendment 203 #
2009/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Welcomes the choice of Marseille- Provence as European Capital of Culture in 2013: the project has a strong Euro- Mediterranean dimension intended to bring together the peoples on both sides of the Mediterranean; emphasises that the purpose of this highly symbolic cultural project is to drive concrete, innovative action to improve the dialogue between the cultures of Europe and the Mediterranean;
Amendment 207 #
2009/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 b (new)
Paragraph 11 b (new)
11b. Welcomes the formation of the Euro- Mediterranean University EMUNI into a network; emphasises the importance of devoting a significant proportion of the UfM’s activities to education, school and university exchanges and research as ways of bringing the peoples on both sides of the Mediterranean closer together; therefore requests: - the setting up of a Euro-Mediterranean junior Erasmus programme called ‘Averroës’, as a way of stepping up exchanges between secondary school pupils in UfM member countries; - that adequate funding be devoted to strengthening academic exchange programmes such as ‘Erasmus Mundus’ and providing better information on existing exchange programmes that students are unaware of; - the development of a fully-functioning Mediterranean knowledge triangle – that is, greater coordination between training, research and innovation, and the creation of a genuine Euro-Mediterranean higher education, science and research area; - more structured cooperation in the field of higher education and research; - that the recognition of qualifications, the introduction of joint qualifications and common graduate schools be promoted; - improved mobility for researchers and efforts to fight the brain drain by improving universities’ attractiveness and quality; - that emphasis be placed on dialogue between universities and enterprises and on public-private partnerships in the field of research;
Amendment 212 #
2009/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Recalls that the purpose of the EMPA is to become the legitimate democratic parliamentary assembly of the UfM, and it must therefore be closely involved in defining the areas of work and in monitoring the projects undertaken; states its wish to give full power and visibility to this assembly;
Amendment 214 #
2009/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Welcomes the recent establishment of the Euro-Mediterranean Regional and Local Assembly (ARLEM) and calls for efforts to ensure proper coordination between the ARLEM’s activities and those of the EMPA, in particular through joint meetings or reciprocal invitations for members of their respective bureaux to attend working meetings; emphasises the need for these assemblies that bring together elected representatives from both sides of the Mediterranean and promote the exchange of best democratic practice;
Amendment 218 #
2009/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls for civil society, the social partners and the numerous professional and socio-professional networks developed as part of the Euro-Mediterranean partnership to be consulted regularly and involved in the UfM’s activities and projects; particularly in: - encouragesing the establishment of a Mediterranean business leaders’ forum andprofessional networks aimed at developing sustainable business relations, investments and business partnerships between both sides of the Mediterranean, such as the Invest in Med Programme; - improving cooperation between the enterprise confederations of all the partner countries through the Union of Mediterranean Confederations of Enterprises, BUSINESSMED, especially in order to adopt and spread good economic and social practices for enabling improved convergence and integration between the enterprises of the Union for the Mediterranean; - extending the industrial cooperation group for implementing the Euro- Mediterranean Charter for Enterprise to include representatives of SMEs so that it can become the tool which will enable the removal of obstacles to growth and to the development of SMEs; - debating the need to establish a Euro- Mediterranean economic and social council;
Amendment 226 #
2009/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the President of the Council of the European Union, the President of the Commission, the Vice-President of the Commission/High Representative of the Union for Foreign and Security Policy, the governments and parliaments of the Member States, the co-presidency and the secretariat of the UfM, and the governments and parliaments of the partner states.
Amendment 20 #
2009/2154(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Takes the view that to achieve further approximation of the types of penalties and of the levels of fines, minimum and maximum penalties for each infringement against the social rules in road transport should be laid down; points out, in this connection, that to be fair fines should be proportionate in the different Member States in accordance with objective criteria (such as GNP);
Amendment 33 #
2009/2154(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Stresses that road transport safety can be guaranteed only by consistent and non- discriminatory enforcement of the applicable legislation; emphasises that a harmonised and effective approach to checks is essential for the transposition of the social rules in road transport;
Amendment 35 #
2009/2154(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Points out that the traffic situation, in terms of infrastructure, volume of traffic and congestion, varies widely between the Member States and therefore considerstresses that these factors shouldmust not be criteria for determining the frequency of checks, the main purpose of which is to ensure compliance with social welfare rules;
Amendment 45 #
2009/2154(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Believes that a European Road Transport Agency or, failing that, a special ‘one-stop window’ could promote such harmonised approaches to checks and take regulatory action so as to remove obstacles to the European single market;
Amendment 51 #
2009/2154(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Calls for this Agency to be made responsible fore drawing up of European minimum standards for the training of inspection bodies and for coordinating cooperation between the inspection bodies; also considers that this Agency or ‘one- stop window’ should contribute to improving the collection of statistical information so as to enable more meaningful analysis of the effectiveness of enforcement and promote a harmonised approach by the Member States to enforcement issues;
Amendment 65 #
2009/2154(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Considers that an easily understandable brochure in all official languages of the European Union would be useful for undertakings and for lorry drivers; stresses that this brochure should give the drivers and undertakings concerned more information about the relevant social rules and the penalties applicable to infringements in the various Member States; considers that such information should also be made available to undertakings and drivers from third countries; draws attention to the value of using intelligent transport systems to provide drivers with such information in real time;
Amendment 74 #
2009/2154(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Calls on the Member States to establish an appropriate infrastructure (in particular, secure rest areas) on the European road network so that drivers can in fact comply with the provisions on driving times and rest periods and so that checks can be carried out efficiently; points out that the safety aspect must be of particular importance in the case of these facilities;
Amendment 2 #
2009/2152(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas climate change is a reality that is largely caused by human activity, the challenge is to bring together all the players involved in a global and sustainable effort to protect the climate, combining prevention, mitigation and adaptation measures, and the policies drawn up for this purpose need to be both sectoral and cross-sectoral,
Amendment 7 #
2009/2152(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Considers that the economic, social and financial consequences of the implementation of measures to combat climate change in the transport sector are still not adequately known or anticipated, like the effects of the reorganisation of this sector (for example, under the impact of modal shift); stresses that, in the light of the contribution expected to be made by the transport sector to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, the Commission should develop the collecting of data regarding the development of this sector, define vulnerability indicators and methods for exchanging best practice and experience for its various component parts (road, rail, air and maritime transport) and specify by 2011 the ways in which the costs and benefits of options for adapting this sector will be defined and evaluated;
Amendment 18 #
2009/2152(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Considers that mountainous areas in the Union will be particularly affected by climate change, which progresses more quickly in these vulnerable regions, with an impact on employment, accessibility, land use, tourism and infrastructure, which would have justified providing in the White Paper for specific action to ‘increase the resilience of mountainous areas’; suggests, therefore, that the Commission should draft Community guidelines on adaptation to climate change in mountainous areas, in the context of a general policy on spatial planning in the face of this challenge, insofar as they are particularly sensitive geographical areas like coastal and marine areas;
Amendment 24 #
2009/2152(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses that the Lisbon Treaty will in future allow the Commission to take support and coordination measures in the area of tourism; calls on the Commission to propose measures and action enabling an adaptation strategy specific to the tourism sector to be defined (strengthening of knowledge of climate change, risk prevention policy and a policy on adapting to the ensuing changes, information for consumers, etc.);
Amendment 30 #
2009/2152(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Considers that, with regard to instruments and financing, the action proposed in the White Paper is very vague; stresses that companies in the transport sector are already heavily taxed and that users of modes of transport also make a large contribution to the necessary financial outlay; calls on the Commission, therefore, to favour modes of financing which would not increase the costs on transport companies or the costs for users, in particular by mobilising the structural funds and some of the appropriations from the European Economic Recovery Plan, or by giving priority to financing solutions to the challenges of climate change in the next financial perspective for the period after 2013, so as to help bring about ‘green’ and sustainable growth, create jobs and support stakeholders in the transport and tourism sector through innovation and research;
Amendment 38 #
2009/2152(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Stresses the need for accessible, detailed and full information for the general public and stakeholders in the transport and tourism sector on the causes and effects of climate change and on the ways in which these effects may alter lifestyles and means of transport, types of travel, the organisation of these sectors, the construction and maintenance of infrastructure and charges for its use, spatial planning and the supply of natural resources; stresses that it is essential to guarantee adequate funding for such information campaigns and to take account of the need to adapt these messages to the various Member States and their regions;
Amendment 1 #
2009/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. taking the view therefore that structural and integrated measures to preserve and develop the thriving maritime sector in Europe are important but must nonethel; whereas these measures must enhance the competitiveness beof made in accordance with the rules governing the internal marketritime transport and related sectors, integrating the requirements of sustainable development and fair competition,
Amendment 3 #
2009/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas maritime transport is a relatively environmentally sound mode of transport, which nonetheless still has much potential to become even cleaner than it already is; whereas it must participate in the efforts to combat climate change through a gradual reduction in the carbon footprint of vessels and port infrastructures,
Amendment 4 #
2009/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas safety is veryof utmost importantce for all concerned and for the environmentports, ship owners, and seafarers on board and on shore; whereas safety measures must take into consideration protection of the coastal and marine environment and working conditions in ports and on board vessels,
Amendment 9 #
2009/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
E a. whereas maritime transport contributes to the realisation of the Community objectives of territorial continuity and territorial cohesion; whereas, in order to guarantee territorial continuity, certain companies provide a service in the general interest that gives them the right to funding to enable them to finance this service and to guarantee fair competition on specific maritime routes; whereas this requirement has a significant impact on the organisation of the sector, ports and their links with the hinterland,
Amendment 21 #
2009/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Considers that, like any other sector of transport, the maritime sector ought in principle not to receive any State aid, although State aid may exceptionally be permitted for specific cases provided that it is made available temporarily and in a transparentcertain companies contribute to the realisation of general interest tasks and State aid may be permitted for specific cases, in accordance with the applicable legislation; notes that the Community rules on State anid comprehensible mannermust not prescribe links with the national flag that are too restrictive;
Amendment 30 #
2009/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Welcomes initiatives by Member States and the Commission to make maritime occupations more attractive to young EU citizens; advocates, to this end, linking work and multiannual training in the maritime sector; advocates also that more informationemphasises the need to provide lifelong learning and retraining for seafarers on shore and on board with a view to strengthening the professional qualifications and skills of the workforce and tackling the destruction of temporary posts onr the sector be provided at schools and that more traineeships be made availableose linked to the introduction of new technologies; calls for the creation of European maritime qualifications adapted to the current needs of the sector;
Amendment 44 #
2009/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Underlines that a reasonable balance between the employmentthe social dimension and the working conditions of EU seafarers andre closely linked to the competitiveness of the European fleet should be found in order, and that it is necessary to facilitate labour mobility in the maritime industries throughout Europe and to ensure a fully functioning internal market without barriers and without unjustified restrictions to provide services;
Amendment 48 #
2009/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10 a. Encourages the exchange of good practices in the area of employment conditions and social standards and encourages an improvement in living conditions on board vessels, particularly through the development of information and communication technologies, better access to healthcare, better safety standards and training to enable seafarers to cope with the risks inherent in their jobs;
Amendment 52 #
2009/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Acknowledges that considerable progress is still possiblmust be made with a view to reducing emissions of SOx, NOx, particulates (PM10) and CO2; stresses that the sector will be unable to contribute to the fight against harmful emissions and climate change unless significant financial efforts are made to support public and private investment in research and development;
Amendment 57 #
2009/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Stresses that these reductions must be agreed in global forarapidly and implemented with binding force in the International Maritime Organisation in order to limit disparities in competitive conditions;
Amendment 58 #
2009/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Calls on Member States to make more use of the option – where possible in conjunction with neighbouring countries – of designating maritime emission control areas, particularly for NOxof designating maritime emission control areas, particularly within the framework of the Neighbourhood Policy; notes that the designation of these areas must be carried out on the basis of careful environmental and economic impact studies, particularly in order to avoid modal shifts from sea to road as a result of a short-term increase in the cost of maritime transport;
Amendment 60 #
2009/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15 a. Supports the measures that encourage modal shifts towards maritime transport with a view to easing congestion on major roads; invites the European Union and the Member States to create logistics platforms at ports, which are essential for developing intermodality and strengthening territorial cohesion; stresses that the international and Community rules must not hinder the efforts undertaken by the national authorities in this regard; hopes to see the rapid and extensive introduction, within the framework of the Union for the Mediterranean, of motorways of the sea, which will help to reduce both pollution and congestion in land networks;
Amendment 62 #
2009/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 b (new)
Paragraph 15 b (new)
15 b. Considers that all modes of transport, including maritime transport, must gradually internalise their external costs; believes that the introduction of this principle will generate funds that can subsequently be used primarily for efforts to encourage innovation;
Amendment 63 #
2009/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
Amendment 68 #
2009/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
Amendment 70 #
2009/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Deplores the fact that the Copenhagen Climate Summit did not succeed in reaching any conclusions with regard to reducing emissions from seagoing vessels, but stresses that intensive efforts must continue, both in the post-Kyoto process and in the IMO, to agree global measures to bring about such reductions; invites the Commission to make every effort to ensure that the IMO receives a mandate with quantifiable reduction targets for maritime transport during the next international climate negotiations;
Amendment 81 #
2009/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Calls on national inspectorates and other national authorities to cooperate more closely in exchanging data on vessels and their cargoes, so as to reduce regulatory pressure but increase the effectiveness of inspections; calls for the rapid introduction of an integrated information management system by using and strengthening the resources already available, especially SafeSeaNet; calls on the Commission to put in place as soon as possible an EU-wide cross-border and cross-sectoral surveillance system;
Amendment 83 #
2009/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Is aware of the danger of piracy on the high seas and calls on all ship owners to cooperate with government initiatives such as Atalanta which can protect them against piracy; invites vessels sailing off the Horn of Africa to identify themselves by registering in advance on the Maritime Security Centre – Horn of Africa website; regrets that such acts of piracy hinder the free movement of merchant vessels operating legally on the high seas and pose a serious threat to navigation, mariners, fishermen and travellers, and more generally to the stability of the international maritime transport system; notes that the global approach to combating piracy cannot be limited to an international naval force but should form part of a comprehensive plan aimed at promoting peace and development in the area;
Amendment 92 #
2009/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27 a. Underlines the need to speed up the modernisation and expansion of port infrastructure capacities in anticipation of the expected rise in the volume of goods transported by sea; points out that this will require huge investments, which will have to comply with transparent and fair financing rules in order to ensure fair competition among European ports; calls on the Commission to ensure a coherent regulatory framework in this regard;
Amendment 95 #
2009/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 b (new)
Paragraph 27 b (new)
27 c. Underlines the economic and strategic importance of shipbuilding, which makes it possible to develop and use the new technologies applicable to vessels and to preserve crucial European skills that are needed to build new generations of vessels; calls for measures to support innovation, research and development, and training with a view to developing a competitive and innovative European shipbuilding industry;
Amendment 32 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) Policies and measures should be implemented at Member State and Community level across all sectors of the Community economy, and not only within the industry and energy sectors, in order to generate the necessary emissions reductions. Decision No 406/2009/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2009 on the effort of Member States to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions to meet the Community’s greenhouse gas emission reduction commitments up to 20201 provides for an average reduction of 10% compared to 2005 levels in the sectors not covered by the EU Emissions Trading Scheme, established by Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 October 2003 establishing a scheme for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading within the Community and amending Council Directive 96/61/EC2, including road transport. Road transport is the second largest greenhouse gas emitting sector in the Community and its emissions including those from light commercial vehicles continue to rise in absolute terms. If road transport emissions continue to increase, it will significantly undermine efforts made by other sectors to combat climate change. 1 OJ L 140, 5.6.2009, p. 136. 2 OJ L 275, 25.10.2003, p. 32.
Amendment 35 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) The legislative framework for achieving the fleet average emissions target for new light commercial vehicles should ensure that reduction targets are competitively neutral, socially equitable and sustainable and take account of the diversity of European automobile manufacturers and avoid any unjustified distortion of competition between them. The legislative framework should be compatible with the overall objective of reaching the CommunityUnion’s emission reduction targets and shouldmust be able to be complemented by other more use-related instruments such as differentiated car and energy taxes or measures to limit the speed of light commercial vehicles.
Amendment 37 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) Manufacturers should have flexibility to decide how to meet their targets under this Regulation and should be allowed to average emissions over their new vehicle fleet rather than having to respect CO2 targets for each individual vehicle. Manufacturers should therefore be required to ensure that the average specific emission for all the new light commercial vehicles registered in the Community for which they are responsible does not exceed the average of the emissions targets for those vehicles. This requirement should be phased in between 2014 and 20167 in order to facilitate its introduction. This is consistent with the lead times given and the duration of the phase-in period set in Regulation 443/2009.
Amendment 42 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) The Community Strategy to reduce CO2 emissions from passenger cars and light commercial vehicles established an integrated approach with a view to reaching the Community target of 120 g CO2/km by 2012, while also presenting a longer-term vision of further emission reductions. Regulation (EC) No 443/2009 substantiates this longer-term view by setting a target of 95 g CO2/km as average emissions for the new car fleet. In order to ensure consistency with that approach and to provide planning certainty for the industry, a long-term target for the specific emissions of CO2 of light commercial vehicles in 20202 should be set.
Amendment 44 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) Manufacturers’ compliance with the targets under this Regulation should be assessed at the Community level. Manufacturers whose average specific emissions of CO2 exceed those permitted under this Regulation should pay an excess emissions premiumenalty with respect to each calendar year from 1 January 2014. The premiumenalty should be modulated as a function of the extent to which manufacturers fail to comply with their target. In order to ensure consistency, the premiumenalty mechanism should be similar to the one set in Regulation (EC) No 443/2009. The amounts of the excess emissions premiumenalty should be considered as revenue in the General Budget of the European Union. (This amendment aims to replace the word ‘premium’ with ‘penalty’. It applies throughout the text.)
Amendment 49 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) Any national measure that Member States may maintain or introduce in accordance with Article 176 of the Treaty should notimpose, in consideration of the purpose of and procedures established in this Regulation, imposeneither additional or more stringent penalties on manufacturers who fail to meet their targets under this Regulation nor compensatory measures aimed at mitigating the effects of this Regulation.
Amendment 51 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) The speed of road vehicles has a strong influence on their fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. In addition, in the absence of speed limitation for light commercial vehicles, it is possible that there is an element of competition as regards top speed which could lead to oversized powertrains and associated inefficiencies in slower operating conditions. It is therefore appropriate to ienvestigatisage the feapossibility of extending the scope of Council Directive 92/6/EEC on the installation and use of speed limitation devices for certain categories of motor vehicles in the Community, with the aim of including, as a voluntary option, light commercial vehicles covered in this Regulation.
Amendment 61 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 2
2. From 20202, this Regulation sets a target of 135 g CO2/km for the average emissions of new light commercial vehicles registered in the Community.
Amendment 67 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) ‘average specific emissions of CO2’ means, in relation to a manufacturer, the average of the specific emissions of CO2 of all light commercial vehicles of which it is the manufacturer, as defined in Article 2 of this Regulation;
Amendment 70 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
For the calendar year commencing 1 January 2014 and each subsequent calendar year, each manufacturer of light commercial vehicles shall ensure that its average specific emissions of CO2 do not exceed its specific emissions target determined in accordance with Annex I or, where a manufacturer is granted a derogation under Article 10, in accordance with that derogation. Where the specific emissions of the completed vehicle are unknown, the manufacturer of the basic vehicle shall use the specific emissions of that basic vehicle to determine its specific CO2 emissions, subject to the availability by 2011 at the latest of the procedure to determine the CO2 emissions of completed vehicles received in multiple stages.
Amendment 80 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – subparagraph 2 – indents 1, 2 and 3
Article 4 – subparagraph 2 – indents 1, 2 and 3
– 750% in 2014, – 75% in 2015, – 80% in 2015, 6, – 100% from 20167 onwards.
Amendment 92 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 –– introductory part – indents 1, 2 and 3
Article 5 –– introductory part – indents 1, 2 and 3
In calculating the average specific emissions of CO2, each new light commercial vehicle with specific emissions of CO2 of less than 50 g CO2/km shall be counted as: – 2,5 light commercial vehicles infrom 2014, – 1,5 to 2016, – 2 light commercial vehicles in 2015from 2017 to 2020, – 1 light commercial vehicle from 201620.
Amendment 94 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 a (new)
The power needs of light commercial vehicles’ powertrains when transporting maximum payload mean that they are overpowered when carrying small or zero payloads, which may translate into high speeds that are counterproductive in terms of CO2 emissions and road safety. In line with recital 24 and in the extended context of Directive 92/6/EEC, it is generally accepted that fitting a speed limitation device to a light commercial vehicle as defined in this Regulation reduces the CO2 emission of the vehicle in question by 3 grams of CO2 per 10 km/h at the maximum speed of 120 km/h. This device shall, where appropriate, be applied in addition to the equipment referred to in Article 11 of this Regulation (Eco-innovation).
Amendment 105 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
1. For the calendar year commencing 1 January 20123 and each subsequent calendar year, each Member State shall record information for each new light commercial vehicle registered in its territory in accordance with Part A of Annex II. This information shall be made available to the manufacturers and their designated importers or representatives in each Member State. Member States shall make every effort to ensure that reporting bodies operate in a transparent manner.
Amendment 106 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 2
2. By 28 February of each year, commencing in 20134, each Member State shall determine and transmit to the Commission the information listed in Part B of Annex II in respect of the preceding calendar year. The data shall be transmitted in accordance with the format specified in Part C of Annex II.
Amendment 107 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 7 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
The Commission shall keep a central register of the data reported by Member States under this Article and this register shall be publicly available. By 30 June 20134 and 30 June of each subsequent year, the Commission shall provisionally calculate for each manufacturer:
Amendment 108 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 7
Article 7 – paragraph 7
7. In relation to the calendar year 20123 and 20134 and on the basis of the calculations performed pursuant to paragraph 5, the Commission shall notify a manufacturer where it appears to the Commission that the manufacturer’s average specific emissions of CO2 exceed its specific emissions target.
Amendment 118 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a – subpoint i – indent 1
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a – subpoint i – indent 1
(a) From 2014 until 2018 (i) For excess emissions of more than 3 g CO2/km: ((Excess emissions – 3) × €12095 + 45 €) × number of new light commercial vehicles.
Amendment 126 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point 1
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point 1
‘excess emissions’ means the positive number of grams per kilometre by which a manufacturer’s average specific emissions of CO2 taking into account CO2 emissions reductions due to innovative technologies approved in accordance with Article 11 and to the use of speed-limiting devices in accordance with Article 5, exceeded its specific emissions target in the calendar year or part of the calendar year to which the obligation under Article 4 applies, rounded to the nearest three decimal places; and
Amendment 130 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 4
Article 8 – paragraph 4
4. The amounts of the excess emissions premiumenalty shall be considered as revenue for the general budget of the European Union and may be used only to fund measures or projects designed to improve eco-environmental performance in the area of European transport policy.
Amendment 134 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
1. Upon application by a supplier or a manufacturer, CO2 savings achieved through the use of innovative technologies shall be considered. The total contribution of those technologies to reducing the specific emissions target of a manufacturer may be up to 7 g CO2/km. The approval procedure for innovative procedures must be carried out in a way that is compatible with the approval procedure referred to in Directive 2007/46/EC.
Amendment 137 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
By 31 October 20168, and every three years thereafter, measures shall be adopted to amend Annex I to adjust the figure M0, referred to therein, to the average mass of new light commercial vehicles in the previous three calendar years.
Amendment 139 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Those measures shall take effect for the first time on 1 January 201820 and every three years thereafter.
Amendment 140 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 143 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – indent 1
Article 12 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – indent 1
– subject to confirmation of its feasibility on the basis of updated impact assessment results, the modalities for reaching, by the year 20202, a long-term target of 135 g CO2/km in a cost-effective manner; and
Amendment 159 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – paragraph 1 – point a – introductory part
Annex 1 – paragraph 1 – point a – introductory part
(a) From 2014 to 201720:
Amendment 163 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – paragraph 1 – point b – introductory part
Annex 1 – paragraph 1 – point b – introductory part
(b) From 201820:
Amendment 164 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 2 – paragraph A – point 1 – introductory part
Annex 2 – paragraph A – point 1 – introductory part
1. For the year beginning 1 January 20112 and each subsequent year, Member States shall record the following details for each new light commercial vehicle registered in its territory:
Amendment 165 #
2009/0173(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 2 – paragraph A – point 3 – introductory part
Annex 2 – paragraph A – point 3 – introductory part
3. For the calendar year commencing 1 January 20112 and each subsequent calendar year, each Member State shall determine, in accordance with the methods set out in Part B, for each manufacturer:
Amendment 32 #
2009/0005(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) Widespread use should be made of electronic means of data transmission for all reporting formalities as soon as possible and by 15 February 20135 at the latest. As the transmission of this data forms a chain stretching from the user to SafeSeaNet, all the information systems should be technically interoperable by the same deadline to ensure the smooth running of the European maritime transport space without barriers.
Amendment 33 #
2009/0005(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) The SafeSeaNet systems established at national and Community levels should facilitate the reception, exchange and distribution of information between Member States’ information systems on maritime activity. Access to these systems and the processing of the data should take place without prejudice to the applicable law on protection of commercial data and, in respect of personal data, to Directive 95/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 October 1995 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data1 and to Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2000 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by the Community institutions and bodies and on the free movement of such data2. 1 OJ L 281, 23.11.1995, p. 31. 2 OJ L 8, 12.1.2001, p. 1.
Amendment 38 #
2009/0005(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
7a. Language problems ought not to be an obstacle to the smooth running of the coastal shipping network. Therefore the rules established by the International Maritime Organisation on the one hand – and which stem from international agreements to which the Member States are contracting parties – and the rules established by the European Union on the other should be respected.
Amendment 39 #
2009/0005(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7a) Member States must make every effort to follow international trade practices when drawing up FAL forms, to ensure they are easy to understand.
Amendment 40 #
2009/0005(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7 b (new)
Recital 7 b (new)
7b. Provision should be made for a clear regulatory framework for the granting of Pilotage Exemption Certificates in those Member States where this is not yet the case. Bearing in mind that each port is subject to specific constraints connected with shipping safety, Member States should apply rules which are relevant, transparent, non-discriminatory, and proportional.
Amendment 48 #
2009/0005(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – point e a (new)
Article 3 – point e a (new)
Amendment 50 #
2009/0005(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – subparagraph 3
Article 5 – subparagraph 3
The information shall be considered to comply if it results from the application of the definitions referred to in the FAL Convention given in Annex II and is notified using the FAL forms listed in Annex I, using the methods established in the FAL Convention. The FAL forms must be submitted in accordance with the language rules specified by the International Maritime Organisation and the European Union.
Amendment 51 #
2009/0005(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – subparagraph 1
Article 7 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall, by the entry into force of this Directive at the latest, conduct relevant studies and investigations in order to allow the use of electronic means of transmitting thetransmission of data necessary for the administrative formalities as soon as possible and by 15 February 20135 at the latest.
Amendment 56 #
2009/0005(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 a (new)
Article 7 a (new)
Article 7a Data protection The Member States shall, in compliance with EU legislation and national legislation, take the necessary measures to ensure that data they receive under this directive remain confidential and are only used in accordance with this directive. They shall take particular care to protect commercial data collected under this directive. In respect of personal data, the Member States shall ensure they comply with Directive 95/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 October 1995 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data 1 and with Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2000 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by the Community institutions and bodies and on the free movement of such data2. 1 OJ L 281, 23.11.1995, p. 31. 2 OJ L 8, 12.1.2001, p. 1.
Amendment 57 #
2009/0005(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8
Article 8
Ships falling within the scope of Directive 2002/59/EC and moving between ports situated in the European Community’s customs territory, but which do not come from, call in to or are headed towards a port situated outside that territory or a free zone subject to type I controls under customs legislation shall be exempt from the obligation to send the information referred to in the FAL forms, without prejudice to the applicable Community legislation and the possibility that Member States may request that the information in the FAL forms referred to in Points 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 of Annex I be sent.
Amendment 10 #
2008/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas any European energy policy must pursue three main objectives in an integral and concomitant manner, namely security of supply and solidarity among Member States, limitation of climate change, and economic growthcompetitiveness,
Amendment 22 #
2008/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas from 2030, in order to alleviate the major risk of world energyfossil fuel shortages, the EU will have to have developed and programmed new, competitive, low CO2 energy technologies,
Amendment 30 #
2008/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas the development of energy networks is essential for improving security of supply, which must figure prominently among European energy policy priorities,
Amendment 39 #
2008/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Reaffirms the threefold objective set for 2020 of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 20%, achieving energy savings of 20% and attaining a 20% share for renewables in primary energy consumption; calls on Member States to consider a reduction of 50 to 80% in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050; calls on the Commission to draw up possible energy scenarios, in consultation with all the stakeholders, illustrating ways in which these objectives may be reached and setting out the underlying technical and economic hypotheses;
Amendment 64 #
2008/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Believes that an appropriate European energy policy must be founded on a balanced energy mix based on the use of non-carbon energy and the lowest emitting fossil fuels and on new technologies which drastically reduce emissions of greenhouse gases from solid fossil fuels;
Amendment 78 #
2008/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Notes that the European Council set a target of achieving gas and electricity interconnection capacity between Member States of 10%;
Amendment 105 #
2008/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Expresses its support for the Nabucco projects to diversify sources of supply, particularly the Nabucco project; is concerned, however, about the progress of the project and the risks to sources of supply for the gas pipeline;
Amendment 134 #
2008/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Calls on the Commission and Member States to draw up strategic guidelines intended for lasting application, while leaving it to private industrial undertakings to implement them, striking a balance between market mechanisms and regulation; stresses the importance of finalising the negotiations on the legislative package on the internal energy market and calls on the Commission and Member Statestabilising the regulatory framework; supports tohe set upting up of an independent agency for cooperation between energy regulators, as provided for in the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing an Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators, with strong powers, including powers relating to security of supply;
Amendment 149 #
2008/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on Member States to cooperate to draw up a European strategic plan with a view to multiannual programming of the investment necessary to meet future electricity generation needs on the basis of medium-term projections of energy requirements; believes that an indicative multiannual plan should also be envisaged in the gas sector to provide an overall view of investment requirements at European level;
Amendment 200 #
2008/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Calls on the Member States to reinforce energy relations with the countries of Latin America in the context of existing and future association and cooperation agreements;
Amendment 210 #
2008/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Notes that, because of the high cost of strategic gas stocks, it is preferabl and of related technical difficulties, it is not appropriate to lay down regulatory obligations for Member States in this field; considers that in order to act cost effectively it is more appropriate to promote transparency of commercial stocks and, diversification of connections; proposes, however, that Member States introduce emergency measures, such as strategic stocks of the order of 10% and/or contracts which can be interrupted in the event of a crisis and the setting up of security of supply standards enabling Member States to use all the flexibility tools at their disposal (commercial stocks, contracts which can be interrupted, LNG facilities, spot markets, etc.) and deal with crisis situations and extreme climatic conditions; considers that a precise analysis must be carried out in order to define the most appropriate standards and the minimum margins which they must guarantee in terms of consumption;
Amendment 243 #
2008/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Considers that renewable energies, such as wind, solar, hydro, biomass, geothermal and marine resources, arwill in future be the most important potential source of energy available to the EU, which can help to stabilise energy prices and combat increasing energy dependence, and welcomes the initiative to submit a communication on eliminating obstacles to renewable energies; stresses, however, that certain renewable energy sources, such as photovoltaics, and certain national programmes to support the use of these sources, can lead to an excessive increase in energy prices; calls, therefore, on Member States to focus their efforts on the most competitive renewable energies;
Amendment 278 #
2008/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Endorses the Commission's analysis that it is urgent for Member States which have opted for nuclear, or which do so in future, to take the necessary investment decisions and that the EU should continue to provide a regulatory framework for its useimportant to maintain the contribution of nuclear energy in the energy mix, and to that end to promote without delay the establishment of a harmonised regulatory and economic framework facilitating the necessary investment decisions; calls on the Commission to draw up a specific road map for nuclear investments; considers it imperative to launch a debate within society, without prejudgments, on the use of this source of energy;
Amendment 286 #
2008/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Considers it essential to guarantee to European citizens that, in the EU, nuclear energy is used safely and transparently, particularly as regards the management of nuclear waste; welcomes the Commission’s adoption of a new proposal for a directive establishing a Community framework for the safety of nuclear installations;
Amendment 291 #
2008/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. ConsiderStresses that neither in its Revised Illustrative Programme nor in the Strategic Review has the Commission examined the likely development of nuclear technology by 2050, as suggested in the reference document of the Sustainable Nuclear Energy Technology Platform, or the position assigned to the ITER controlled fusion project;
Amendment 302 #
2008/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. Calls on the Commission and Member States to devise a European energy policy which will permit a massive conversion to low carbon emission energy technologies (renewable energies, CCS, nuclear) to meet the growing needs for energy consumption although there is a risk of a major crisis in the energy field; stresses that, while energy efficiency and energy saving remain a priority, as does the continued development of renewable energies, it will not be possible to overcome the energy resource deficit by 2030 without nuclear energy contributing a larger share than it does at present;
Amendment 307 #
2008/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35 a (new)
Paragraph 35 a (new)
35a. Stresses that the European nuclear industry is the world leader in all nuclear cycle technologies, particularly enrichment, which contributes significantly to the Union’s security of supply;
Amendment 315 #
2008/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38
Paragraph 38
389. Recalls the need constantly to encourage research into transmutation of nuclear waste and nuclear fusion as a source of energy in the very long term; (POr. fr paragraphs 38 and 39 should follow the timescale of the research projects referred to, with9 dealing with the medium term and paragraph 38 the long term.)
Amendment 316 #
2008/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39
Paragraph 39
398. Calls for the road map to make it possible to direct energy technology research and development in order to reduce the cost of renewable energies, with a view to energy storage and the success of fourth-generation nuclear reactors, and in order in particular to find an alternative to oil for transport, while highlighting solar energy, which is an infinite resource; (POr. fr paragraphs 38 and 39 should follow the timescale of the research projects referred to, with9 dealing with the medium term and paragraph 38 the long term.)
Amendment 320 #
2008/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39
Paragraph 39
39. Calls for the road map to make it possible to direct energy technology research and development in order to reduce the cost of renewable energies, with a view to energy storage and the success of fourth-generation nuclear reactors and carbon capture and sequestration, and in order in particular to find an alternative to oil for transport, while highlighting solar energy, which is an infinite resource;
Amendment 14 #
2008/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas Parliament has frequently noted with regret that the lack of binding legal force of the European Charter for Small Enterprises has not enabled its genuine implementation and that its ten recommendations have for the most part gone unheeded; whereas it consequently requested the Council to look into that matter, in its above-mentioned resolution of 19 January 2006,
Amendment 23 #
2008/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Considers that since most of the actions referred to in the corresponding communication are being, or could be, implemented under existing legal frameworks, the truly innovative aspect of the Small Business Act is its intention to place the ‘Think Small First’ principle at the heart of Community policies; emphasises, therefore the absolute necessity of implementing that principle at European, national and local level;
Amendment 24 #
2008/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Asks the European Union institutions to undertake to apply the ‘Think Small First’ principle through a legal instrument that ensures its implementation in all Community programmes and legislation; requests the Commission to bring forward a proposal to that end; also recommends that Member States and their local and regional authorities, in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity, apply that principle at national and local level;
Amendment 105 #
2008/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Calls on the EIB to rapidly put in place new financial instruments for SMEs; stresses, in the context of relations between banks and SMEs, the importance of improving the transparency of SMEs’ credit ratings and of the services charged to them by banks;
Amendment 126 #
2008/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Recommends, in connection with public procurement, the establishment of practices such as: requiring contracting authorities to justify the non-splitting of contracts; extending the possibility of responding as a consortium to public calls for tender; and making the requirement to pay advances general practice for all public procurement contracts;
Amendment 156 #
2008/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Points out that the Commission’s existing consultation period of 8 weeks should be extended to at least 12 weeks and that consultation documents should befrom the date on which the consultation is available in all EU languages; calls on the Commission and SME organisations to involve SMEs actively and directly in the consultation process;
Amendment 168 #
2008/2237(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Amendment 27 #
2008/2008(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that the rail freight network should be based on the existing and futuremost "market- relevant" freight corridors taking into account the existing ERTMS corridors, and that a single, stable European standard for the European Train Control System (ECTS) should be imposed so as to ensure continual EuropeanTEN-T network, (i.e. extended as necessary to include specific areas generating heavy volumes of traffic, e.g. ports); considers that high level corridor coordinators should be appointed, wherever this has not yet been done; calls upon the European Railway Agency, as the ERTMS system authority, to ensure that these routes become interoperabilityle;
Amendment 1 #
2008/0263(COD)
Council position
Article 3 - point d
Article 3 - point d
d) the harmonised provision for an interoperable EU-wide eCalls;
Amendment 2 #
2008/0263(COD)
Council position
Annex 1 - Priority area III - 1. specifications for priority action d
Annex 1 - Priority area III - 1. specifications for priority action d
The definition of the necessary measures for the harmonised provision of an interoperable EU-wide eCalls, including: – the availability of the required in-vehicle ITS data to be exchanged; – the availability of the necessary equipment in the emergency call response centres or the help centres receiving the data emitted from the vehicles; – the facilitation of the electronic data exchange between the vehicles and the emergency call response centres or the help centres.
Amendment 105 #
2008/0247(COD)
Council position
Article 2 - paragraph 2 - point c a (new)
Article 2 - paragraph 2 - point c a (new)
(ca) “applicant” means any entity that might use a freight corridor;
Amendment 119 #
2008/0247(COD)
Council position
Article 7 - paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 7 - paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. The management board shall be an independent legal entity. It may take the form of a European economic interest grouping within the meaning of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2137/85 of 25 July 1985 on the European Economic Interest Grouping (EEIG) and shall enjoy the status of such a grouping. 1 OJ L 124, 15.5.1990, p. 52
Amendment 162 #
2008/0247(COD)
Council position
Annex I - point 4
Annex I - point 4
Sines-Lisboa/Leixões -Madrid-San Sebastian-Bordeaux- Paris- /Le Havre/Metz Sines-Elvas/Algeciras
Amendment 54 #
2008/0246(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 3 – point o
Article 3 – point o
(o) "passenger ship" means a ship which carries more than 12 passengerith a gross registered tonnage in excess of 500 UMS (United Measurement System) which carries more than 12 passengers other than drivers of commercial vehicles;
Amendment 56 #
2008/0246(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 3 – point p
Article 3 – point p
(p) "ro-ro passenger ship" means a ship carrying more than 12 passengwith a gross registered tonnage in excess of 500 UMS carrying more than 12 passengers other than commercial vehicle drivers, having roll-on/roll-off cargo spaces or special category spaces, as defined in regulation II- 2/A/2of the 1974 International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, as amended;
Amendment 59 #
2008/0246(COD)
Council position – amending act
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) Weather conditions and natural disasters endangering the safe operation of the ship should include, but not be limited to, strong winds, heavy seas, strong currents, difficult ice conditions and, extremely high or low water levels, hurricanes and tornados, fires, floods and earthquakes.
Amendment 60 #
2008/0246(COD)
Council position – amending act
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) Extraordinary circumstances should include, but not be limited to, terrorist attacks, wars and military or civil armed conflicts, uprisings, military or illegal confiscations, labour conflicts, landing any sick, injured or dead person, search and rescue operations at sea or on inland waterways, measures necessary to protect the environment, decisions taken by traffic management bodies or port authorities, or decisions by the competent authorities with regard to public order and safety as well as to cover urgent transport needs.
Amendment 63 #
2008/0246(COD)
Council position – amending act
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b
b) on passenger services where the port of embarkation is situated outside the territory of a Member State and the port of disembarkation is situated in the territory of a Member State, provided that the service is operated by a Union carrier as defined by Article 3(e);
Amendment 68 #
2008/0246(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) where the structure and size of the passenger ship makes the embarkation or carriage of the disabled person or person with reduced mobility physically impossibleimpossible under adequate safety conditions.
Amendment 92 #
2008/0246(COD)
Council position – amending act
Article 3 – point u d (new)
Article 3 – point u d (new)
(ud) ‘ticket price’ means the price paid by the passenger or, for tickets issued for several passengers, the total price relative to the number of passengers;
Amendment 92 #
2008/0246(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 12 – point e - indent 1
Article 12 – point e - indent 1
– at a time stipulated by the carrier which shall be not more than 60 minutes before the published departure time, or
Amendment 94 #
2008/0246(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 12 – point e - indent 2
Article 12 – point e - indent 2
– if no time is stipulated, no later than 30 minutes before the published departureembarkation time.
Amendment 99 #
2008/0246(COD)
Council position – amending act
Article 8 – paragraph 4
Article 8 – paragraph 4
4. Under the same conditions set out in paragraph 1, carriers, travel agents and tour operators may require that a disabled person or person with reduced mobility be accompanied by another person who is capable of providing the assistance required by the disabled person or person with reduced mobility. As regards passenger services, such an accompanying person shall be carried free of charge and shall not be deemed to be an agent or to be working for the carrier.
Amendment 104 #
2008/0246(COD)
Council position – amending act
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point bi
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point bi
i) at a time stipulated in writing by the carrier – including under the access conditions set out in Article 9(1) – which shall be not more than 60 minutes before the published embarkation time, or
Amendment 107 #
2008/0246(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 17 – paragraph 1
Article 17 – paragraph 1
1. In the event of delay, the carrier or, where appropriate, the managing body of the port shall inform passengers of estimated departure and arrival times as soon asat the latest 30 minutes after a scheduled departure or one hour before a scheduled arrival. If this information is available, but not latthe carrier tshan 30 minutes after a scheduled departure or one hour before a scheduled arrival respectivelyll inform passengers of the estimated departure and arrival times.
Amendment 113 #
2008/0246(COD)
Council position – amending act
Article 18 – paragraph 3
Article 18 – paragraph 3
3. The payment of the reimbursement provided for in paragraphs 1(b) and 2 shall be made within seven days, in cash, by electronic bank transfer, bank order or bank cheque of the full cost of the ticket at the price at which it was purchased, for the part or parts of the journey not made, and for the part or parts already made if the journey no longer serves any purpose in relation to the passenger's original travel plan. If the passenger agrees, the full reimbursement may also be paid in the form of vouchers and/or other services in an amount equivalent to the price for which the ticket was purchased, provided the conditions are flexible, particularly regarding its period of validity and the destination.
Amendment 120 #
2008/0246(COD)
Council position – amending act
Article 24 – paragraph 2
Article 24 – paragraph 2
2. If a passenger covered by this Regulation wants to make a complaint to the carrier concerning the rights and obligations covered by this Regulation, he shall submit it within two months from the date on which the service was performed or when a service should have been performed. Within one month of receiving the complaint, the carrier shall give notice to the passenger that his complaint has been substantiated, rejected or is still being considered. The time taken to provide the final reply shall not be longer than three months from the receipt of a complaint.
Amendment 138 #
2008/0246(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 25 – paragraph 2
Article 25 – paragraph 2
2. Passengers may submit a complaint to a carrier within one month from the day when a service was performed or when a service should have been performed. Within 230 working days, the addressee of a complaint shall either give a reasoned opinion or, in justified cases, inform the passenger by what date a reply is to be expected. The time taken to reply shall not be longer than two months from the receipt of the complaint.
Amendment 52 #
2008/0223(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Citation 1
Citation 1
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 175 (1) thereof and Article 95 thereof in relation to Articles 3, 4, 5 and Annexes I and II,
Amendment 63 #
2008/0223(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) The energy performance of buildings should be calculated on the basis of a methodology, which may be differentiated at national and regional levelsingle European calculation method with objective variables that takes into account regional climatic differences, and that includes, in addition to thermal characteristics, other factors that play an increasingly important role such as heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installations, application of renewable energy sources, passive heating and cooling elements, shading, indoor air-quality, adequate natural light and design of the building. The methodology for calculating energy performance should not only be based on the season where heating is required, but should cover the annual energy performance of a building.
Amendment 69 #
2008/0223(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) The energy performance of buildings should be calculated on the basis of a methodology, which may be differentiated at national and regional level, and that includes, in addition to thermal characteristics, other factors that play an increasingly important role such as heating and air-conditioning installations, application of renewable energy sources, passive heating and cooling elements, shading, indoor air-quality, adequate natural light, insulation systems and design of the building. The methodology for calculating energy performance should not only be based on the season where heating is required, but should cover the annual energy performance of a building. This methodology should draw a distinction between the 'building envelope' and the 'technical building system'.
Amendment 75 #
2008/0223(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) CMember States should set minimum requirements for the energy performance of buildings. The requirements should be set with a view to achieving the cost-optimal cost- benefit balance between the investments involved and, the energy costs saved throughout the life-cycle of the building Provision should be made for the possibility Member States to regularly review their minimum energy performance requirements for buildings with regard to technical progress.
Amendment 76 #
2008/0223(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) The Commission should lay down a comparativsingle methodology for calculating cost- optimal levels of minimum energy performance requirements. Member States should use this comparative methodology toThis methodology should be consistent with that used in Community legislation applicable to performance requirements for the product(s), components and technical building systems which comparise the results withbuilding. Member States should use this single methodology to adopt the minimum energy performance requirements which they have adopted. The results of this comparisalculation and the data used to reach these results should be regularly reported to the Commission. These reports should enable the Commission to assess the progress of Member States in reaching cost-optimal levels of minimum energy performance requirements and to report on it. After a transitional period Member States should use this comparativeapply this methodology when they review and set their minimum energy performance requirements.
Amendment 80 #
2008/0223(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) Buildings have an impact on long- term energy consumption and new buildings should therefore meet minimum energy performance requirements adapted to the local climate. As the application of alternative energy supply systems is generally not explored to its full potential, the technical, environmental and economic feasibility of alternative energy supply systems should be considered, pursuant to the principle of first ensuring that energy needs for heating and cooling are reduced to a minimum cost-optimal level, regardless of the size of the building.
Amendment 94 #
2008/0223(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 16 a (new)
Recital 16 a (new)
(16a) Member States should be encouraged to take measures additional to those laid down in this Directive to promote the increased energy efficiency of buildings. Such measures may include financial and fiscal incentives to businesses, homeowners and tenants including reduced rates of VAT for renovation services.
Amendment 114 #
2008/0223(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 21 a (new)
Recital 21 a (new)
(21a) In so far as the access or pursuit of the profession of installer is a regulated profession, the preconditions for the recognition of professional qualifications are laid down in Directive 2005/36/EC on the recognition of professional qualifications. This Directive therefore applies without prejudice to Directive 2005/36/EC.
Amendment 125 #
2008/0223(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point a
Article 1 – point a
(a) the general framework for a methodology of calculation of the integrated energy performance of buildings and parts thereof ;
Amendment 139 #
2008/0223(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – point 1 a (new)
Article 2 – point 1 a (new)
(1a) "parts of a building means apartments or units designated for separate use in building blocks;
Amendment 156 #
2008/0223(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – point 5
Article 2 – point 5
(5) "building envelope": means elemintegrated components of a building which separate its interior from the outdoor environment, including the windows, walls, foundations, basement slab, ceiling, roof and insulation;
Amendment 158 #
2008/0223(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – point 5
Article 2 – point 5
(5) "building envelope" means elements of a building which separate its interior from the outdoor environment, including the windows, walls, foundation, basement slab, ceiling, roof, and all insulation systems;
Amendment 160 #
2008/0223(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – point 5 a (new)
Article 2 – point 5 a (new)
(5a) "envelope component": means an individual and integral part of the building, including windows, shading, exterior doors, walls, foundations, basement slab, ceiling, and roof, and insulation thereof, which influences the energy performance of the building and which is not covered by the technical building system;
Amendment 163 #
2008/0223(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – point 5 a (new)
Article 2 – point 5 a (new)
(5a) "insulation system" means any system seeking to reduce thermal losses and carbon dioxide emissions from the building envelope, with particular reference to: - the roof, - the walls, floors and ceilings, - the windows, window sills and eased frames, - thermal bridges, and - any kind of structural connection in the building giving rise to thermal losses;
Amendment 168 #
2008/0223(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – point 6 – point a
Article 2 – point 6 – point a
(a) the total cost of the renovation related to the building envelope, including insulation systems, or the technical building systems is higher than 25 % of the value of the building, excluding the value of the land upon which the building is situated, or
Amendment 171 #
2008/0223(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – point 6 – point b
Article 2 – point 6 – point b
(b) more than 25 % of the surface of the building envelope undergoes renovation having a direct effect on the energy performance of the building;
Amendment 193 #
2008/0223(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Member States shall apply a methodology of calculation of the energy performance of buildings on the basis of primary energy use in accordance with the general framework set out in Annex I.
Amendment 196 #
2008/0223(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Amendment 213 #
2008/0223(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
When setting requirements, Mmember States may differentiate between new and existing buildings and between different categories of buildings. They shall ensure that such requirements are consistent with other applicable Community legislation.
Amendment 240 #
2008/0223(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 3
Article 4 – paragraph 3
Amendment 254 #
2008/0223(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
1. The Commission shall establish by 31 December 2010 a comparativ0 June 2010 a single methodology for calculating cost-optimal levels of minimum energy performance requirements for buildings or parts thereof. The comparativeis methodology shall differentiate between new and existing buildings and between different categories of buildings.
Amendment 261 #
2008/0223(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
2. Member States shall calculate cost- optimal levels of minimum energy performance requirements using the comparativsingle methodology established in accordance with paragraph 1 and relevant parameters, such as climatic conditions, and compare the results of this calculation to the minimum energy performance requirements which they have laid down.
Amendment 273 #
2008/0223(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 - introductory part
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 - introductory part
(1) For new buildings Member States shall ensure that, before construction starts, the technical, environmental and economic feasibility of the followinghigh-efficiency alternative systems is considered and taken into account, pursuant to the principle of first ensuring that energy needs for heating and cooling are reduced to a minimum. These alternative systems may include but are not limited to:
Amendment 283 #
2008/0223(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point d a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point d a (new)
(da) insulation systems.
Amendment 293 #
2008/0223(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7
Article 7
Member States shall take the necessary measures to ensure that when buildings undergo major renovation, their energy performance is upgraded in order to meet minimum energy performance requirements in so far as this is technically, functionally and economically feasible. Member States shall determine these minimum energy performance requirements in accordance with Article 4. The requirements mayshall be set either for the renovated building as a whole orand for the renovated systems or componentstechnical systems and the envelope components of the building when these are part of a renovation to be carried out within a limited time period, with the objective of improving the overall energy performance of the building or parts thereof.
Amendment 302 #
2008/0223(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
1. Member States shall set minimum energy performance requirements in respect of technical building systems which are installed in buildings. Requirements shall be set for new, replacement and retrofit of technical building systems and parts thereof. The requirements shallconsistent with applicable Community legislation and in particular cover the following components:
Amendment 306 #
2008/0223(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) boilers or other heat generators of heating systems, including district or block heating and cooling;
Amendment 308 #
Amendment 312 #
2008/0223(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Requirements shall be set for new, replacement and retrofitting of technical building systems and parts thereof, and shall be applied in so far as they are technically, functionally and economically feasible. For this purpose, at least the following factors shall be taken into account: - technical obstacles (for example, major installation difficulties, or negative coexistence of different technologies) - economic factors (for example, excessively high installation costs, or economically inaccessible energy supply - political factors (for example, promotion of one specific type of energy)
Amendment 318 #
2008/0223(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 a (new)
Article 8 a (new)
Article 8a Insulation systems for the building envelope 1. Member States shall lay down minimum requirements concerning the energy performance of insulation systems for the building envelope, which particularly apply to the following components: (a) the roof; (b) systems for internal doubling of the building envelope, including floors and ceilings; (c) systems for external doubling of the building envelope; (d) windows, window sills and headboxes for roller blinds; (e) linear treatment of thermal bridges, particularly at junctions between slabs and balconies, of acroters and of junctions between façades and projecting components. 2. The minimum requirements referred to in paragraph 1 must accord with the law applicable to products which form part of the system and shall be based on correct installation of the products. These requirements shall in particular ensure that heat losses from the building envelope are low or equal to zero.
Amendment 349 #
2008/0223(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
The numeric indicator of carbon dioxide emissions shall be calculated in accordance with Annex I.
Amendment 358 #
2008/0223(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 a (new)
Article 9 a (new)
Amendment 364 #
2008/0223(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall lay down the necessary measures to establish a system of certification of the energy performance of buildings. The energy performance certificate shall include the energy performance of a building, the actual annual energy that is consumed as referred to in Annex I, and reference values such as minimum energy performance requirements in order to make it possible for owners or tenants of the building or parts thereof to compare and assess its energy performance. If the reference values include a CO2 emissions performance indicator, the latter should be calculated in accordance with Annex 1.
Amendment 366 #
2008/0223(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point a
Amendment 367 #
2008/0223(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point b
b) measures for individual parts or elements of a building independent of a major renovation of the building envelope, including its insulation systems, or technical building system(s).
Amendment 373 #
2008/0223(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 3
Article 10 – paragraph 3
3. The recommendations included in the energy performance certificate shall be technically, functionally and economically feasible for the specific building and shall provide transparent information as to their cost-effectiveness. The evaluation of cost- effectiveness shall be based on a set of standard conditions, such as on the assessment of energy savings and underlying energy prices and interest rates for investments necessary to implement the recommendations.
Amendment 379 #
2008/0223(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 4
Article 10 – paragraph 4
4. The energy performance certificate shall provide an indication as to where the owner or tenant can receive more detailed information regarding the recommendations given in the certificate. In addition, it shall contain information on the steps to be taken to implement the recommendations, including information on available fiscal and financial incentives and financing possibilities.
Amendment 424 #
2008/0223(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 2
Article 16 – paragraph 2
Experts shall be accredited taking into account their competence and their independence. Mutual recognition of national qualification and accreditation shall be ensured by Member States.
Amendment 430 #
2008/0223(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – point a
Article 18 – point a
(a) methodologies to rate the energy performance of buildings on the basis of primary energy use and carbon dioxide emissionsthat include a numeric indicator of carbon dioxide emissions which takes primary energy use into account;
Amendment 452 #
2008/0223(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – point 2
Annex I – point 2
2. The energy performance of a building shall be expressed in a transparent manner on the basis of primary energy use, and shall also include a numeric indicator of carbon dioxide emissions andthat takes primary energy use. into account. The methodology of calculation of energy performance of buildings should take into account European standards. The numeric indicator of carbon dioxide emissions shall be calculated by taking into account carbon dioxide emissions produced or avoided depending on the increase or reduction in primary energy use.
Amendment 457 #
2008/0223(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – point 2 – subparagraph 2
Annex I – point 2 – subparagraph 2
The methodology of calculation of energy performance of buildings should take into accountall be a single European standards.
Amendment 462 #
2008/0223(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – point 3 – point a – point ii
Annex I – point 3 – point a – point ii
Amendment 464 #
2008/0223(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – point 3 – point a – point v
Annex I – point 3 – point a – point v
Amendment 70 #
2008/0221(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – point 1
Article 4 – point 1
(1) suppliers shall ensure that C1 and C2 tyres, which are delivered to distributors or end-users, are equipped with a label, displayed by any means or by means of a sticker on the tyre tread displaying a label, indicating the fuel efficiency class as set out in Annex I, Part A and the external rolling noise measured value as set out in Annex I, Part C; C1 tyre labels shall also indicate the wet grip class as set out in Annex I, Part B;
Amendment 78 #
2008/0221(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – point 2
Article 4 – point 2
(2) the format of the stickerlabel referred to in paragraphoint 1 shall be as prescribed in Annex II;
Amendment 84 #
2008/0221(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – point 1
Article 5 – point 1
(1) distributors shall ensure that tyres, at the point of sale, bear the stickerhe information label provided by suppliers in accordance with Article 4(1) ins available and clearly vdisible positionplayed at the point of sale;
Amendment 107 #
2008/0221(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7
Article 7
The information to be provided under Articles 4, 5 and 6 on the fuel efficiency class, the external rolling noise measured value, and the wet grip class of tyres shall be obtained by applying the harmonised testing methods referred to in Annex 1. The harmonised tests shall provide end- users with a reliable and fully representative ranking of the characteristics tested.
Amendment 15 #
2008/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) In the light of scientific progress, the use of animal experiments is still one important approach to ensuring a very high quality of public health research.
Amendment 27 #
2008/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) The number of animals used in procedures could be reduced by performing procedures on animals more than once, where this does not detract from the scientific objective or result in poor animal welfare. However, the re-use of animals should be judged against minimising any adverse affects on their welfare, taking into account the lifetime experience of the individual animal. As a result of this potential conflict, the re-use of animals should be considered on a case-by-case basis and limited only to those procedures where pain, distress and suffering are significantly reducedhave been justified by an ethical review.
Amendment 37 #
2008/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 47
Recital 47
(47) The technical and scientific advancements in biomedical research can be rapid as can the increase in knowledge of factors influencing animal welfare. It is therefore necessary to provide for review of this Directive. Such a review, based on the results of peer-assessed scientific studies, should examine possible replacement of the use of animals, and in particular non-human primates, as a matter of priority where it is possible, taking into account the advancement of science.
Amendment 38 #
2008/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2
Article 2 – paragraph 2
2. This Directive shall apply to the following animals: (a) live non- human vertebrate animals, including independently feeding larval forms and embryonic or foetal forms of mammals as from the last third of their normal development; (b) live invertebrate animals, including independently feeding larval forms, of those species listed in Annex I.
Amendment 47 #
2008/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. Where a method of testing not involving the use of animals exists, provides equally relevant information and may be used in place of a procedure, Member States shall ensure that the alternative method is used.
Amendment 49 #
2008/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – point 2 – point b a (new)
Article 5 – point 2 – point b a (new)
(ba) the improvement of the production conditions and welfare of animals reared for agricultural purposes.
Amendment 54 #
2008/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – title
Article 6 – title
Amendment 91 #
2008/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Amendment 93 #
2008/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. By way of derogation from paragraph 1, pProcedures may be carried out without anaesthesia in the following conditions:
Amendment 111 #
2008/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – introductory part
Article 19 – introductory part
Member States may allow animals used or intended to be used in procedures to be set freeplaced in normal breeding conditions or re-homed provided that the following conditions are met:
Amendment 116 #
2008/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 3
Article 20 – paragraph 3
3. All authorisations of persons shall be granted for a limited period of time, not exceeding five years. Member States shall ensure that the renewal of an authorisation of persons is only granted on the basis of demonstration of the requisite competence. Member States shall guarantee the mutual recognition of this competence and of the authorisation.
Amendment 120 #
2008/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 22 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 22 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Where the authorisation is suspended or withdrawn, Member States shall establish a mechanism for appeals against the decision.
Amendment 126 #
2008/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 25 – paragraph 2
Article 25 – paragraph 2
2. The permanent ethical review body shall include as a minimum the designated veterinarian, the person(s) responsible for the welfare and care of the animals in the establishment and, in the case of a user establishment, a scientific member.
Amendment 141 #
2008/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 32 – paragraph 2
Article 32 – paragraph 2
2. For the purposes of points (a) and (b) of paragraph 1, Member States shall apply the care and accommodation standardguidelines set out in Annex IV as from the dates provided for in that Annex.
Amendment 144 #
2008/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 32 – paragraph 3
Article 32 – paragraph 3
3. Member States may allow exemptions to paragraph 2 for justified scientific reasons, veterinary reasons or animal welfare reasons.
Amendment 153 #
2008/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 35 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 35 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. No formal authorisation shall be necessary for projects required by law, but these should be subject to favourable ethical evaluation.
Amendment 165 #
2008/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 37 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 37 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) a harm-benefit analysis of the project, to assess whether the harm to the animals in terms of suffering, pain and distress, and to the environment, where appropriate, is justified by the expected advancement of science that could ultimately be benefitscial to human beings, animals or the environment;
Amendment 178 #
2008/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 40 – paragraph 4
Article 40 – paragraph 4
4. Member States shall make publicly available tThe non-technical project summaries of authorised projects and any updates to them shall be sent, on request, to the competent authorities, which shall make them publicly available.
Amendment 179 #
2008/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 41 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 41 – paragraph 2 – point d
Amendment 209 #
2008/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I
Annex I
• Cyclostomes • Cephalopods • Decapod crustaceanephalopods
Amendment 210 #
Amendment 211 #
Amendment 214 #
2008/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex IV – introductory part
Annex IV – introductory part
Care and accommodation standards referred to in Article 32 The care and accommodation conditions should be tailored to the scientific objective.
Amendment 220 #
Amendment 41 #
2008/0187(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Recital 32
Recital 32
(32) The high level of retail prices for data roaming services remains a concern and indicates that competition in these services is still not sufficient However, unlike the case for voice and SMS roaming services, competitive constraints exist at retail level, as roaming customers have alternative means of accessing data services when abroad, such as public wireless access to the internet, without associated numbering constraints. It would therefore be premature at this stage to regulate prices at the retail level. Furthermore, any roaming network connection should be established with the user's consent. Accordingly, there should be no roaming data downloading, including software updating and e-mail retrieval, without the user's prior consent or request, unless otherwise requested by the user if he does not wish to enjoy such protection.
Amendment 69 #
2008/0187(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 1 – point 4 – point a
Article 1 – point 4 – point a
Regulation (EC) No 717/2007
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2
2. This average wholesale charge shall apply between any pair of operators and shall be calculated over a twelve month period or any such shorter period as may remain before the end of the period of application of a maximum average wholesale charge as provided for in this paragraph or the expiry of this Regulation. The maximum average wholesale charge shall decrease to EUR 0,28 and EUR 0,26, on 30 August 2008 and on 1 July 2009 respectively and shall further decrease to EUR 0.23, EUR 0.20 and EUR 0.17 on 1 July 2010, on 1 July 2011 and on 1 July 2012 respectively on 1 July 2010.
Amendment 74 #
2008/0187(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 1 – point 4 – point b
Article 1 – point 4 – point b
Regulation (EC) No 717/2007
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
By way of derogation from the second subparagraph, the operator of the visited network may apply an initial minimum charging period not exceeding 30 seconds to regulated roaming calls made within the Community.
Amendment 33 #
2008/0035(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
Recital 27
(27) In order to ensure product safety, prohibited substances should only be acceptable at trace levels if they are technologically inevitable with correct manufacturing processes and provided that the product is safe. Any technological innovation making it possible to avoid prohibited substances, even at trace levels, should be given priority and applied to ensure a high level of protection of human health.
Amendment 101 #
2008/0035(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 1
Article 31 – paragraph 1
1. When a Member State or the Commission considers that a harmonised standard does not entirely satisfy the requirements set out in the relevant provisions of this Regulation or that an innovation would better satisfy the requirements set out in the relevant provisions of this Regulation and would enable a higher level of human health protection to be achieved, the Commission or the Member State concerned shall bring the matter before the Committee set up by Article 5 of Directive 98/34/EC, giving its arguments. The Committee shall deliver its opinion without delay.
Amendment 690 #
2008/0016(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 3
Article 12 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 3
In the case of heat pumps, Member states shall promote heat pumps which achieve high efficiency, notably the minimum requirement of eco labelling established in Decision 2007/742/EC
Amendment 776 #
2008/0016(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 8 a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Where the injection of biogas produced from renewable sources is the appropriate solution in accordance with environmental, technical and economic criteria, and would not damage the reliability and safety of the gas network, the Member States shall ensure that gas transmission and distribution system operators guarantee within their territory the transmission and distribution of gas produced from renewable energy sources, provided such gas can be distributed technically and safely to consumers. Network connection costs shall include the link to the connection point, the pressure measurement system, pressure- increasing devises and calibrated measurement. Where necessary, the Member States may ask transmission and distribution system operators to share the abovementioned costs By 31 March 2010 at the latest, the Member States shall take the necessary measures to establish the legal framework and rules for the bearing and sharing of these costs. The Member States shall review these every two years thereafter and shall include them in their national action plans, as mentioned in Article 4. Transmission and distribution system operators shall also provide priority access to the system for gas produced from renewable energy sources if this is compatible with network management.
Amendment 777 #
2008/0016(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 8 b (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 8 b (new)
8b. The Member States shall examine the need to extend the existing gas pipeline network to facilitate the integration of gas produced from renewable sources, on the basis of environmental, technical and economic criteria, taking into account alternative methods for local exploitation.
Amendment 779 #
2008/0016(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 8 c (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 8 c (new)
8c. For the injection of biogas produced from renewable sources into transmission and distribution networks, the Member States shall draw up transparent and non- discriminatory rules on gas quality, taking into account the criteria of reliability, safety and public health. The Member States shall also draw up a transparent and non-discriminatory framework enabling transmission and distribution system operators to determine the technical conditions required for each injection request. Member States shall lay down the rules for sharing responsibilities as regards management of technical restrictions, gas quality measurements and odorisation, if necessary.
Amendment 996 #
2008/0016(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph –1 (new)
Article 20 – paragraph –1 (new)
–1. The Commission shall draw up a report assessing the implementation of this directive. It shall forward this report to the European Parliament and the Council by 30 June 2015, together with proposals, if appropriate. This report shall be drawn up on the basis of the reports submitted by the Member States pursuant to Article 19 accompanied by their proposals, if appropriate, and on the basis of a consultation of stakeholders six months prior to the above deadline, the contributions to which will be published by the Commission. The report shall assess in particular the difficulties encountered in achieving the interim targets, the cost of attaining these targets and the environmental benefits and impacts, in particular the volume of CO2 emissions avoided through the development of renewable energies.
Amendment 999 #
2008/0016(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 3
Article 20 – paragraph 3
Amendment 283 #
2008/0013(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 8
Article 1 – point 8
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 7
Article 10a – paragraph 7
7. Subject to Article 10b, the amount of allowances allocated free of charge under paragraphs 3 to 6 of this Article [and paragraph 2 of Article 3c] in 2013 shall be 80% of the quantity determFor the installations listed in Annex 2aa, Community-wide performance benchmarks will be defined in accordance with the measures referred to in paragraph 1 and thereafter the free allocation shall decrease each year by equal amounts resulting in no free ing to a harmonised procedure. The allocation of free allowances to these installocation in 2020s will be based upon these benchmarks.
Amendment 287 #
2008/0013(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 8
Article 1 – point 8
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraphs 8 and 9
Article 10a – paragraphs 8 and 9
8. In 2013 and in each subsequent year up to 2020, installations in sectors which are exposed to a significant risk of carbon leakagethe entry into force of an international agreement containing comparable measures as defined in Article 28, installations in sectors in Annex 2aa shall be allocated 100% of allowances free of charge up to 100 percent of the quantity determined in accordance with paragraphs 2 to 6. 9. At the latest by 30 June 2010 and eEvery 35 years thereafter the Commission shall determine the sectors referred to in paragraph 8. That measure, designed to amend non- essential elements of this Directive by supplementing it, shall be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article [23(3)]. In the determination referred to in the first subparagraph the Commission shall take into account the extent to which it is possible for the sector or sub-sector concerned to pasreview free allowances for Annex 2aa sectors in the light of the criteria specified in Article 28. Any binding sectoral agreements which lead to global emissions reductions onf the cost of thmagnitude required allowances in product prices without significant loss of market share to less carbon efficient installations outside the Community, taking into account the following: (a) the extent to which auctioning would lead to a substantial increase in production cost; (b) the extent to which it is possible for individual installations in the sector concerned to reduce emission levels for instance on the basis of the most efficient techniques; (c) market structure, relevant geographic and product market, the exposure of the sectors to international competition; (d) the effect of climate change and energy policies implemented, or expected to be implemented outside the EU in the sectors concerned. For the purposes of evaluating whether the cost increase resulting from the Community scheme can be passed on, estimates of lost sales resulting from the increased carbon price or the impact on the profitability of the installations concerned may inter alia be usedto effectively address climate change, and which are monitorable, verifiable and subject to mandatory enforcement arrangements shall also be taken into account when reviewing what measures are appropriate for Annex 2aa sectors.
Amendment 367 #
2008/0013(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 21
Article 1 – point 21
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 27 – paragraph 1
Article 27 – paragraph 1
1. Member States mayshall exclude, from the Community scheme, combustion installations which have a rated thermal input below 25MW, reported emissions to the competent authority of less than 150 000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent, excluding emissions from biomass, in each of the preceding 3 years, and which are subject to measures that will achieve an equivalent contribution to emission reductions, if the Member State concerned complies with the following conditions: (a) it notifies the Commission of each such combustion installation, specifying the equivalent measures that are in place, (b) it confirms that monitoring arrangements are in place to assess whether any combustion installation emits 150 000 tonnes or more of carbon dioxide equivalent, excluding emissions from biomass, in any one calendar year; (c) it confirms that if any combustion installation emits 150 000 tonnes or more of carbon dioxide equivalent, excluding emissions from biomass, in any one calendar year or the equivalent measures are no longer in place, the combustion installation will be re-introduced into the system; (d) it publishes the information referred to in points (a), (b) and (c) for public comment.
Amendment 403 #
2008/0013(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Annex II a (new)
Annex II a (new)
Directive 2003/87/EC
Annex IIa a (new)
Annex IIa a (new)
ANNEX IIA The following Annex IIaa shall be added to Directive 2003/87/EC: ¨Annex IIaa List of energy-intensive production facilities referred to in Articles 2 and 10 in order to give investment certainty EU Manufacturing Industry receiving 100% free allocation under Articles 10a, paragraph 8. The industries detailed below shall establish benchmarking and/or performance standards as basis for free allocation of allowances. The details of the benchmarks to be established, designed to amend non-essential elements of this Directive by supplementing it, shall be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article [23(3)]. Cement Ceramics Chemicals Glass Iron and Steel Lime Pulp and Paper Refineries¨
Amendment 105 #
2007/0297(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
(fa) ‘eco-innovation’ means technological measures or innovations proven to deliver a quantifiable contribution to reducing CO2 emissions that is not taken into account, or not sufficiently taken into account, in the definition in Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 nor covered in the additional measures mentioned in Article 1. A limited list of measures should be established.
Amendment 143 #
2007/0297(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 2
2. The excess emissions premium under paragraph 1 shall be calculated using the following formula: Excess emissions x number of new passenger cars emitting more than 130 g of CO2/km plus 50% of the number of new passenger cars emitting 130 g of CO2/km or less x excess emissions premium prescribed in paragraph 3. Where: 'Excess emissions' means the positive number of grams per kilometre by which the manufacturer's average specific emissions exceeded its specific emissions target in the calendar year rounded to the nearest three decimal places; and 'Number of new passenger cars' means the number of new passenger cars for which it is the manufacturer and which were registered in that year.
Amendment 144 #
2007/0297(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 2
2. The excess emissions premium under paragraph 1 shall be calculated using the following formula: Excess emissions x number of new passenger cars emitting more than 130 g of CO2/km x excess emissions premium prescribed in paragraph 3. Where: 'Excess emissions' means the positive number of grams per kilometre by which the manufacturer's average specific emissions exceeded its specific emissions target in the calendar year rounded to the nearest three decimal places; and 'Number of new passenger cars' means the number of new passenger cars for which it is the manufacturer and which were registered in that year.
Amendment 179 #
2007/0297(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 a (new)
Article 11 a (new)
Article 11a The measures needed to implement Article 3.1 (fa), designed to amend the non-essential parts of this Regulation, shall be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny provided for in Article 12(3).
Amendment 115 #
2007/0247(COD)
Recital 14b (new)
(14b) When imposing obligations for access to new and enhanced infrastructures, national regulatory authorities should ensure that access conditions reflect the circumstances underlying the investment decision, taking into account inter alia the roll-out costs, the expected rate of take up of the new products and services and the expected retail price levels. Moreover, national regulatory authorities should be able to set, if applicable, terms and conditions for access over a sufficient period of time to provide planning certainty to investors. These terms and conditions may include pricing arrangements which depend on volumes or length of contract provided that such arrangements are in accordance with Community law. However, pricing arrangements should not be permitted where they would have the effect of discriminating in favour of the operator with significant market power, for example through margin squeeze, raising barriers to entry or otherwise impeding the development of effective competition in services to consumers and businesses. In view of the size of investments needed for new and enhanced infrastructure, co- operation agreements between market players may accelerate and strengthen the roll-out of next generation networks to the benefit of consumers, provided that competition is safeguarded, including through the imposition of access obligations as necessary.
Amendment 122 #
2007/0247(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 15 a (new)
Recital 15 a (new)
(15a) Member States should encourage stakeholders to enter into cooperation arrangements to enable online services to run smoothly and to make for a high level of user confidence. In particular, electronic communications network and/or service providers and other stakeholders should be encouraged to work together to promote lawful content and protect content online. Cooperation of this kind, extending beyond the regulatory framework without undermining it, could take the practical form of, for example, codes of conduct drawn up by, after being negotiated and approved among, the parties concerned. Such codes are already provided for in principle in many Community instruments, including for instance the Directive on electronic commerce (Directive 2000/31/EC, Article 16), the Directive on the enforcement of intellectual property rights (Directive 2004/48/EC, Article 17), and the Directive on the protection of personal data (Directive 95/46/EC, Article 27). Cooperation among stakeholders along such lines is essential in order to promote online content, and European cultural content in particular, and to unleash the potential of the information society.
Amendment 140 #
2007/0247(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) Spectrum users should also be able to freely choose the services they wish to offer over the spectrum subject to transitional measures to cope with previously acquired rights. It should be possible for exceptions to the principle of service neutrality which require the provision of a specific service to meet clearly defined general interest objectives such as safety of life, the need to promote social, regional and territorial cohesion, or the avoidance of inefficient use of spectrum to be permitted where necessary and proportionate. Those objectives should include the promotion of cultural and linguistic diversity and media pluralism as defined in national legislation in conformity with Community law. Except where necessary to protect safety of life, exceptions should not result in exclusive use for certain services, but rather grant priority so that other services or technologies may coexist in the same band insofar as possible. In order that the holder of the authorisation may choose freely the most efficient means to carry the content of services provided over radio frequencies, the content should not be regulated in the authorisation to use radio frequencies.
Amendment 156 #
2007/0247(COD)
Article 2 – point 9 – point a
Directive 2002/19/EC
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1
1. A national regulatory authority may, in accordance with the provisions of Article 8, impose obligations relating to cost recovery and price controls, including obligations for cost orientation of prices and obligations concerning cost accounting systems, for the provision of specific types of interconnection and/or access, in situations where a market analysis indicates that a lack of effective competition means that the operator concerned might sustain prices at an excessively high level, or apply a price squeeze, to the detriment of end-users. To encourage investments by the operator including in next generation networks, national regulatory authorities shall take into account the investment made by the operator, and allow him a reasonable rate of return on adequate capital employed, taking into account the risks involvedany risks specific to a particular new investment network project whilst ensuring that pricing arrangements are compatible with protecting effective competition.
Amendment 187 #
2007/0247(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 50
Recital 50
Amendment 214 #
2007/0247(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 2 – point c
Article 1 – point 2 – point c
Directive 2002/21/EC
Article 2 – point e
Article 2 – point e
(e) “associated facilities” means those facilities associated with an electronic communications network and/or an electronic communications service which enable and/or support the provision of services via that network and/or service or have the potential to do so, and include number or address translation systems, billing and collection services and subscriber databases for the provision of directory enquiry services, conditional access systems and electronic programme guides, as well as physical infrastructure such as ducts, masts, street cabinets, and buildings;
Amendment 249 #
2007/0247(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 6
Article 1 – point 6
Directive 2002/21/EC
Article 7 – paragraph 2a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 2a (new)
2a. Before taking a measure to regulate a wholesale market, national regulatory authorities shall assess market distortions at retail level. In particular, any draft measure imposing, amending or withdrawing an obligation on an operator on a wholesale market shall take utmost account of the market power of each actor at retail level.
Amendment 299 #
2007/0247(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 8 – point b
Article 1 – point 8 – point b
Directives 2002/21/EC
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) ensuring that there is no distortion or restriction of competition in the electronic communications sector, in particular for the delivery of content and access to services across all networks;
Amendment 308 #
2007/0247(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 8 – point e a (new)
Article 1 – point 8 – point e a (new)
Directives 2002/21/EC
Article 8 – paragraph 4 – point ga (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 4 – point ga (new)
(ea) In paragraph 4, point is added: "(ga) ensuring that undertakings providing electronic communications services and networks cooperate with the sectors concerned in relation to the protection and promotion of lawful content on electronic communications services and networks”.
Amendment 330 #
2007/0247(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 1 – point 9
Article 1 – point 9
Directive 2002/21/EC
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
3. Unless otherwise provided in the second subparagraph or in the measures adopted pursuant to Article 9c, Member States shall ensure that all types of radio network or wireless access technology may be used in the radio frequency bands open to electronic communications services.
Amendment 359 #
2007/0247(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 1 – point 9
Article 1 – point 9
Directive 2002/21/EC
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Restrictions that require an electronic communications service to be provided in a specific band shall be justified in order to ensure the fulfilment of a general interest objective in conformity with Community law, such as safety of life, the promotion of social, regional or territorial cohesion, the avoidance of inefficient use of radio frequencies, or, as defined in national legislation in conformity with Community law, the promotion of cultural and linguistic diversity and media pluralism or the provision of radio and television broadcasting services.
Amendment 367 #
2007/0247(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 1 – point 9
Article 1 – point 9
Directive 2002/21/EC
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3
A restriction which prohibits the provision of any other electronic communications service in a specific band may only be provided for where justified by the need to protect safety of life services or to ensure the fulfilment of a general interest objective as defined in national legislation in conformity with Community law, such as the promotion of cultural and linguistic diversity and media pluralism.
Amendment 370 #
2007/0247(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 1 – point 9
Article 1 – point 9
Directive 2002/21/EC
Article 9 – paragraph 5
Article 9 – paragraph 5
5. Member States shall regularly review the necessity of the restrictions referred to in paragraphs 3 and 4. It lies within the competence of the Member States to define the scope and nature of any exception.
Amendment 415 #
2007/0247(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 10
Article 1 – point 10
Directive 2002/21/EC
Article 9b – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Article 9b – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
2a. However, where such transfer or lease would involve frequencies which have been made available on the basis of a restriction to ensure the fulfilment of a general interest objective as provided for in Article 9(4), the prior consent of the national regulatory authority shall be required. Where applicable, Member States may require an authorisation or an opinion from the national authority responsible for audiovisual media services.
Amendment 416 #
2007/0247(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 10
Article 1 – point 10
Directive 2002/21/EC
Article 9b – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 9b – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Radio frequencies which have been attributed freely to stakeholders may not be transferred in return for remuneration. If radio frequencies have been attributed in fulfilment of a general interest obligation, the transfer of those frequencies shall entail the transfer of that obligation to the stakeholder.
Amendment 428 #
2007/0247(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act Article1 – point 10 Directive 2002/21/EC
Article 9c – paragraph 1 – introductory wording
Article 9c – paragraph 1 – introductory wording
In order to contribute to the development of the internal market and without prejudice to Article 8a, for the achievement of the principles of this Article, the Commission may adopt appropriate technical implementing measures to:
Amendment 432 #
2007/0247(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act Article1 – point 10 Directive 2002/21/EC
Article 9c – paragraph 1 – point -a (new)
Article 9c – paragraph 1 – point -a (new)
(-a) harmonise the rules relating to the availability and efficient use of radio frequencies in accordance with the procedure set out in Annex IIa;
Amendment 437 #
2007/0247(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act Article1 – point 10 Directive 2002/21/EC
Article 9c – paragraph 1 – point -aa (new)
Article 9c – paragraph 1 – point -aa (new)
(-aa) ensure the coordinated and timely provision of information concerning the allocation, availability and use of radio frequencies in accordance with the procedure set out in Annex IIa;
Amendment 445 #
2007/0247(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act Article1 – point 10 Directive 2002/21/EC
Article 9c – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 9c – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) harmonise the identification ofidentify the bands for which usage rights may be transferred or leased between undertakings, excluding radio frequencies allocated or intended by Member States to be used for broadcasting services;
Amendment 448 #
2007/0247(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 10
Article 1 – point 10
Directive 2002/21/EC
Article 9c – paragaph 1 – point a
Article 9c – paragaph 1 – point a
(a) harmonise the identification ofidentify the bands for which usage rights may be transferred or leased between undertakings, with the exception of radio broadcasting frequencies;
Amendment 451 #
2007/0247(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 10
Article 1 – point 10
Directive 2002/21/EC
Article 9c – paragaph 1 – point b
Article 9c – paragaph 1 – point b
(b) harmonise the conditions attached to such rights andcreate an exception to the principle of services or technology neutrality, as well as to harmonise the sconditions, procedures, limits, restrictions, withdrawals and transitional rules applicable to such transfers or leasespe and nature of any exceptions to these principles in accordance with Article 9(3) and (4), other than those aimed at ensuring the promotion of cultural and linguistic diversity and media pluralism;
Amendment 455 #
2007/0247(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act Article1 – point 10 Directive 2002/21/EC
Article 9c – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 9c – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) harmonise the conditions attached to such rights and the conditions, procedures, limits, restrictions, withdrawals and transitional rules applicable to such transfers or leases;
Amendment 459 #
2007/0247(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 - point 10
Article 1 - point 10
Directive 2002/21/EC
Article 9c – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 9c – subparagraph 1 – point c
Amendment 463 #
2007/0247(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 10
Article 1 – point 10
Directive 2002/20/EC
Article 9c – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 9c – paragraph 1 – point d
Amendment 470 #
2007/0247(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 10
Article 1 – point 10
Directive 2002/20/EC
Article 9c – paragraph 1a (new)
Article 9c – paragraph 1a (new)
These implementing measures shall be without prejudice to measures taken at Community or national level, in compliance with Community law, to pursue general interest objectives, in particular measures relating to the promotion of cultural and linguistic diversity and media pluralism.
Amendment 476 #
2007/0247(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 10
Article 1 – point 10
Directive 2002/20/EC
Article 9c – paragraph 2
Article 9c – paragraph 2
These measures referred to in points (a) to (c) of paragraph 1, designed to amend non- essential elements of this Directive by supplementing it, shall be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article 22(3). On imperative grounds of urgency, the Commission may use the urgency procedure referred to in Article 22(4). In the implementation of the provisions of this paragraph, the Commission may be assisted by the Authority in accordance with Article 10 Regulation […/EC]RSCP.
Amendment 483 #
2007/0247(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 10a (new)
Article 1 – point 10a (new)
Directive 2002/20/EC
Article 9ca (new)
Article 9ca (new)
Amendment 491 #
2007/0247(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 11 – point b
Article 1 – point 11 – point b
Directive 2002/21/EC
Article 10 – paragraph 4 - subparagraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 4 - subparagraph 1
4. Member States shall support harmonisation in numbering within the Community where that promotes the functioning of the internal market or supports the development of new pan- European services, without detrimental effects for existing services. The Commission may take appropriate technical implementing measures on this matter, which may include establishing tariff principles for specific numbers or number rangto ensure cross-border access to national numbering used for essential services such as directory enquiries. The implementing measures may grant the Authority specific responsibilities in the application of those measures.
Amendment 564 #
2007/0247(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 17 – point b
Article 1 – point 17 – point b
Directive 2002/21/EC
Article 16 – paragraph 5 –subparagraph 1
Article 16 – paragraph 5 –subparagraph 1
5. In the case of transnationTo determine whether a wholesale markets identified in the Decision referred to in Article 15(4), the Commission shall request the Authority to conduct the market analysis taking the utmost account of the Guidelines and deliver an opinion on any imposition, maintenances effectively competitive, national regulatory authorities shall assess market distortions at retail level. In particular, any draft measure imposing, amendmenting or withdrawal of regulatory obligations as referred to in paragraph 2 of this Articleing an obligation on an operator on a wholesale market shall take utmost account of the market power of each actor at retail level.
Amendment 566 #
2007/0247(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 17 – point b
Article 1 – point 17 – point b
Directive 2002/21/EC
Article 16 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Article 16 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 600 #
2007/0247(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 20
Article 1 – point 20
Directive 2002/21/EC
Article 19 – paragraph 4 – point a
Article 19 – paragraph 4 – point a
(a) Consistent implementation of regulatory approaches, including regulatory treatment of pan-European services, such as global telecommunications services, and of new services;
Amendment 618 #
2007/0247(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 2 – point 1
Article 2 – point 1
Directive 2002/19/EC
Article 2 – point a
Article 2 – point a
(a) “access” means the making available of facilities and/or services to another undertaking, under defined conditions, on either an exclusive or non-exclusive basis, for the purpose of providing electronic communications services or delivering information society services or broadcast content services. It covers inter alia: access to network elements and associated facilities, which may involve the connection of equipment by fixed or non-fixed means (in particular this includes access to the local loop and to facilities and services necessary to provide services over the local loop); access to physical infrastructure including buildings, ducts and masts; access to relevant software systems including operational support systems; access to number translation or systems offering equivalent functionality; access to billing and collection services and to subscriber databases for the provision of directory services; access to fixed and mobile networks, in particular for roaming; access to conditional access systems for digital television services; access to virtual network services.
Amendment 627 #
2007/0247(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 2 – point 2
Article 2 – point 2
Directive 2002/19/EC
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. Operators of public communications networks shall have a right and, when requested by other undertakings so authorised in accordance with Article 4 of Directive 2002/20/EC (Authorisation Directive), an obligation to negotiate interconnection with each other for the purpose of providing publicly available electronic communications services, in order to ensure provision and interoperability of services throughout the Community. Operators shall offer access and interconnection to other undertakings on terms and conditions consistent with obligations imposed by the national regulatory authority pursuant to Articles 5, 6, 7 and 8. However, the terms and conditions for interconnection shall not introduce unjustified barriers to interoperability.
Amendment 658 #
2007/0247(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 2 – point 8 – point b a (new)
Article 2 – point 8 – point b a (new)
Directive 2002/19/EC
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point ja (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point ja (new)
(ba) In the second subparagraph of paragraph 1, the following point is added: "(ja) to provide third-party billing services and access to subscriber databases to providers of directory enquiry services."
Amendment 660 #
2007/0247(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 2 – point 8 – point b b (new)
Article 2 – point 8 – point b b (new)
Directive 2002/19/EC
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point jb (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point jb (new)
(bb) In the second subparagraph of paragraph 1, the following point is added: "(jb) network operators shall propose and offer cross-border interconnection to requesting operators under reasonable and non-discriminatory conditions to allow for the further decrease of international calls."
Amendment 661 #
2007/0247(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 2 – point 8 – point b c (new)
Article 2 – point 8 – point b c (new)
Directive 2002/19/EC
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point jc (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point jc (new)
(bc) In the second subparagraph of paragraph 1, the following point is added: "(jc) network operators shall propose and offer roaming to requesting operators under reasonable and non-discriminatory conditions."
Amendment 717 #
2007/0247(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 3 – point 2 a (new)
Article 3 – point 2 a (new)
Directive 2002/20/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 2a (new) §
Article 3 – paragraph 2a (new) §
(2a) In Article 3, the following paragraph is added: "2a. Global telecommunications services shall be subject to no more than a simplified notification process with specified registration of electronic communications service activity as "global telecommunications services". Global telecommunications services are managed business data and voice services provided to multinational undertakings located in different countries and often different continents. They are inherently cross-border and, within Europe, pan- European services."
Amendment 822 #
2007/0247(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Annex I – point 4 – point a
Annex I – point 4 – point a
Directive 2002/20/EC
Annex I – part B – point 1
Annex I – part B – point 1
1. Obligation to provide a service or to use a type of technology for which the rights of use for the frequency has been granted, including, where appropriate, exclusive use of a frequency for broadcasting specific audiovisual content or services and coverage requirements.
Amendment 206 #
2007/0199(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 1 – point 7 – point b
Article 1 – point 7 – point b
Regulation (EC) No 1775/2005
Article 5 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) in the event of contractual congestion, the transmission system operator shall offer unused capacity on the primary market at least on a day-ahead and interruptible basis, insofar as this does not prevent the implementation of long-term supply contracts;
Amendment 214 #
2007/0199(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 1 – point 8
Article 1 – point 8
Regulation (EC) No 1775/2005
Article 5 a – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 5 a – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Those measures shall take into account the integrity of the system concerned as well as security of supply.
Amendment 233 #
2007/0199(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 1 – point 10
Article 1 – point 10
Regulation (EC) No 1775/2005
Article 6 a – paragraph 4
Article 6 a – paragraph 4
4. All LNG and storage system operators shall make public the amount of gas in each storage facility or group of storage facilities in a same balancing zone or LNG facility, inflows and outflows, and the available storage and LNG facility capacities, including for those facilities exempted from third party access. The information shall also be communicated to the transmission system operator who shall make it public on an aggregated level per system or subsystem defined by the relevant points. The information shall be updated at least every day.
Amendment 268 #
2007/0199(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 1 – point 14
Article 1 – point 14
Regulation (EC) No 1775/2005
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
In the event of amendments to the guidelines referred to in the first subparagraph and the adoption of guidelines on the points referred to in paragraph 1, the Commission shall carry out a prior impact assessment and consult all the parties concerned by the guidelines, including, if necessary, supply undertakings, customers, system users, transmission system operators, distribution system operators, LNG system operators and storage system operators, and shall request the participation of the Agency.
Amendment 40 #
2007/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) The Communication of the Commission of 10 January 2007 entitled "An Energy Policy for Europe" highlighted the importance of completing the internal market in natural gas and of creating a level playing field for all gas companies established in the Community. The Internal Energy Market Communication and the final Report on the Competition Sectoral Enquiry showed that the present rules and measures do not provide the necessary framework for achieving the objective of a well functioning internal market. On the other hand, the final Report on the Competition Sectoral Enquiry and the impact assessment produced to support the third legislative package on the internal energy market provided no convincing evidence that made it possible to establish the best or only way to improve the way that market works.
Amendment 45 #
2007/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) Without effective separation of networks from activities of production and supply, there is an inherent risk of discrimination not only in the operation of the network but also in the incentives for vertically integrated companies to invest adequately in their networks. The main motivation for investing is the remuneration received by the operator. Should the national regulatory authority set a low level of remuneration, this would lead to a decrease in investment. On the other hand, should it set a fair and proportionate level of remuneration, ensuring that revenue covers costs and pays off such investment, it would automatically generate an increase in investment, regardless of whether the network operator belongs to an integrated group. Therefore, the primary major determining factor for investment resides in pricing regulation and in the role and powers of the national regulatory authorities, which should be reinforced in order to complete the internal market to the benefit of the consumer.
Amendment 50 #
2007/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) Only tThe removal of the inherent incentive for vertically integrated companies to discriminate against competitors as regards network access and investment can ensure effective unbundling. Ownership unbundling, which implies the network owner being appointed as the network operator and being independent from any supply and production interests, is clearly the most effective and stablone way to solve the inherent conflict of interest and to ensure security of supply. For this reason, t. The European Parliament, in its Rresolution on Pprospects for the internal gas and electricity market, adopted on 10 July 2007 referred to ownership unbundling at transmission level as the most effective tool to promote investments in infrastructures in a non-discriminatory way, fair access to the grid for new entrants and transparency in the market. Member States should therefore be required to ensure that the same person or persons are not entitled to exercise control, including through minority blocking rights on decisions of strategic importance such as investments, over a production or supply undertaking and, at the same time, hold any interest in or exercise any right over a transmission system operator or transmission system. Conversely, , considered moreover that the application of further unbundling measures for the gas sector is not straightforward, and therefore urged the development of specific solutions to enable this sector to achieve the completion of the internal gas market, taking into accountrol over a transmission system operator should preclude the possibility of holding any interest in or exercising any right over a supply undertaking the differences between the upstream and downstream markets.
Amendment 60 #
2007/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
Amendment 64 #
2007/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The setting up of system operators independent from supply and production interests should enable vertically integrated companies to maintain their ownership of network assets whilst ensuring an effective separation of interests, provided that the independent system operator performs all the functions of a network operator or efficient and effective unbundling is implemented and detailed regulation and extensive regulatory control mechanisms are put in place.
Amendment 70 #
2007/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Where the undertaking owning a transmission system is part of a vertically integrated undertaking, Member States should therefore be given a choice between ownership unbundling and, as a derogation,, effective and efficient unbundling of transmission systems and of transmission system operators, and setting up system operators which are independent from supply and generation interests. The full effectiveness of the independent system operator solution needs to be assured by way of specific additional rules. To preserve fully the interests of the shareholders of vertically integrated companies, Member States should have the choice of implementing ownership unbundling either by direct divestiture or by splitting the shares of the integrated company into shares of the network company and shares of the remaining supply and generation business, provided that the requirements resulting from ownership unbundling are complied with.
Amendment 116 #
2007/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) In view of the creation of an internal market for electricity, Member States should foster the integration of their national markets and the cooperation of network operators at European and regional level. Regional integration initiatives are an essential intermediate step in achieving European integration of energy markets, which remains the final objective. The regional level contributes towards accelerating the integration process by making it possible for the actors concerned, particularly the Member States, the national regulatory authorities and the transmission system operators, to cooperate on specific issues.
Amendment 189 #
2007/0196(COD)
Article 40 – paragraph 4
4. Member States shall ensure that regulatory authorities are granted the powers enabling them to carry out the duties referred to in paragraph 1, 3 and 62 in an efficient and expeditious manner. For this purpose, the regulatory authority shall have at least the following powers: (a) to issue binding decisions on natural gas undertakings; (b) to carry out in cooperation with the national competition authority investigations intof the functioning of the gas markets, and to decide upon and impose anypropose on any appropriate measures necessary and proportionate measures to promote effective competition and ensure the proper functioning of the market. Where appropriate, the regulatory authority shall also have the power to cooperate with the national competition authority, including gas release programmes in case of violation of the EC treaty and/or orf the Commission in conducting an investigation relating tounity competition lawrules; (c) to request any information from natural gas undertakings relevant for the fulfilment of its tasks; (d) to impose effective, approportionriate and dissuasive penalties onsanctions to natural gas undertakings not complying with their obligations under this Directive or any relevant legally binding decisions of the regulatory authority or of the Agency, or to propose to a competent courtbody to impose such penalties. This shall include the powersanctions; furthermore, to impose, or to propose theo imposition of penaltie fines of up to 10 % of the annualyearly turnover of the transmission system operator or of up to 10 % of the annual turnover of the vertically integrated undertaking on the transmission system operator or on the vertically integrated undertaking, as the case may be, for non- compliance with their respective obligations pursuant to this Directive; and (e)(e) to have appropriate rights of investigations, and relevant powers of instructions for dispute settlement under paragraphs 97 and 108; (ea) to approve safeguards measures as referred to in Article 26.
Amendment 190 #
2007/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 3
Article 1 – point 3
Directive 2003/55/EC
Article 5b
Article 5b
1. Member States shall cooperate among themselves for the purpose of integrating their national markets at least at the regional level. In particular, Member States shall promote the cooperation of network operators at a regional level, and foster the consistency of their legal and regulatory framework. The geographical2. When the cooperation between several Member States at a regional level encounters significant difficulties, following the joint request of these Member States, the Commission may designate, in agreaement with all Member States covncerned by, a regional cooperations shall be in line with the definition of geographical areas by the Commission in accordance with Article 2h(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1775/2005. rdinator. 3. The regional coordinator shall promote at regional level the cooperation of national regulatory authorities and other competent public authorities, network operators, gas exchanges, grid users and market parties. In particular, the regional coordinator shall : (a) promote new efficient investments in interconnections. To this end, the regional coordinator shall assist transmission system operators in drawing up their regional interconnection plan and shall contribute to the coordination of their investments decisions and, where appropriate, of their open season procedure; (b) promote the efficient and safe use of the networks. To this end, the regional coordinator shall contribute to the coordination between transmission system operators, national regulatory authorities and other competent national public authorities in drawing up their common allocation and common safeguard mechanisms; (c) submit an annual report to the Commission and Member States concerned on the progress achieved in the region and on any difficulty or obstacle that may hinder such progress.
Amendment 199 #
2007/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 4
Article 1 – point 4
Directive 2003/55/EC
Article 7 – paragraph –1 (new)
Article 7 – paragraph –1 (new)
"–1. In order to ensure the independence of transmission system operators, Member States shall ensure that, as from [date of transposition plus one year], vertically integrated undertakings must comply with the provisions of Article 7(1)(a) to (d) or Article 9 or Article 9b."
Amendment 238 #
2007/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 6 c (new)
Article 1 – point 6 c (new)
Directive 2003/55/EC
Article 8 – paragraphs 4 a to 4 h (new)
Article 8 – paragraphs 4 a to 4 h (new)
Amendment 240 #
2007/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 6 d (new)
Article 1 – point 6 d (new)
Directive 2003/55/EC
Article 8 a (new)
Article 8 a (new)
Amendment 406 #
2007/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 14
Article 1 – point 14
Directive 2003/55/EC
Article 24c – paragraph 1 – point (k)
Article 24c – paragraph 1 – point (k)
(k) monitoring and reviewing the access conditions to storage, linepack and other ancillary services as provided for in Article 19;
Amendment 424 #
2007/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 14
Article 1 – point 14
Directive 2003/55/EC
Article 24c – paragraph 1 – point (p)
Article 24c – paragraph 1 – point (p)
(p) monitoring the correct application of the criteria thataccording to which it may be determined whether access to storage facility falls under Article 19(3) or 19(4). ies and linepack is technically and/or economically necessary in order to provide efficient access to the system for the supply of customers.
Amendment 439 #
2007/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 14
Article 1 – point 14
Directive 2003/55/EC
Article 24c – paragraph 3 – point (b)
Article 24c – paragraph 3 – point (b)
b) to carry out in cooperation with the national competition authority investigations of the functioning of gas markets, and to decide, in the absence of violations of competition rules, ofpropose to the competent authority any appropriate measures necessary and proportionate to promote effective competition and ensure the proper functioning of the market, including gas release programs;
Amendment 478 #
2007/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 14
Article 1 – point 14
Directive 2003/55/EC
Article 24c – paragraph 6
Article 24c – paragraph 6
6. Regulatory authorities shall have the authority to require transmission, storage, LNG and distribution system operatorsinfrastructure operators subject to a regulated third-party access system as provided for in Article 18, paragraph 4 of Article 19 and Article 20, if necessary, to modify the terms and conditions, including tariffs referred to in this Article, to ensure that they are proportionate and applied in a non- discriminatory manner.
Amendment 506 #
2007/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 14
Article 1 – point 14
Directive 2003/55/EC
Article 24f – paragraph 1
Article 24f – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall require supply undertakings to keep at the disposal of the national regulatory authority, the national competition authority and the Commissioncompetent authorities, to enable them to fulfil their duties, for at least five years, the relevant data relating to all transactions in gas supply contracts and gas derivatives with wholesale customers and transmission system operators as well as storage and LNG operators.
Amendment 511 #
2007/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 14
Article 1 – point 14
Directive 2003/55/EC
Article 24f – paragraph 3
Article 24f – paragraph 3
Amendment 98 #
2007/0195(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) The Communication of the Commission of 10 January 2007 entitled “An Energy Policy for Europe” highlighted the importance of completing the internal market in electricity and of creating a level playing field for all electricity companies established in the Community. The Internal Energy Market Communication and the final Report on the Competition Sectoral Enquiry showed that the present rules and measures do not provide the necessary framework for achieving the objective of a well functioning internal market. Furthermore, the final Report on the Competition Sectoral Enquiry and the impact assessment conducted to support the third legislative package on the internal energy market provided no convincing evidence to make it possible to determine the best or only way to improve the way the internal market works.
Amendment 100 #
2007/0195(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) Without effective separation of networks from activities of generation and supply, there is an inherent risk of discrimination not only in the operation of the network but also in the incentives for vertically integrated companies to invest adequately in their networks. The main motivation for investing is the remuneration received by the operator. If the national regulatory authority sets a low level of remuneration, this will lead to a decrease in investment. On the other hand, if it sets a fair and proportionate level of remuneration, ensuring that revenue covers costs and pays off such investment, it will automatically generate an increase in investment, regardless of whether the network operator belongs to an integrated group. Therefore, the primary major determining factor for investment resides in pricing regulation and in the role and powers of the national regulatory authorities, which should be reinforced in order to complete the internal market to the benefit of the consumer.
Amendment 106 #
2007/0195(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) Only tThe removal of the inherent incentive for vertically integrated companies to discriminate against competitors as regards network access and investment can ensure effective unbundling. Ownership unbundling, which implies the network owner being appointed as the network operator and being independent from any supply and production interests, is clearly the most effective and stablone of the way tos of solveing the inherent conflict of interest and to ensure security of supply. For this reason, t. The European Parliament in its Rresolution on Pprospects for the internal gas and electricity market adopted on 10 July 2007 referred to ownership unbundling at transmission level as the most effective tool to promote investments in infrastructures in a non-discriminatory way, fair access to the grid for new entrants and transparency in the market. Member States should therefore be required to ensure that the same person or persons are not entitled to exercise control, including through minority blocking rights on decisions of strategic importance such as investments, over a production or supply undertaking and, at the same time, hold any interest in or exercise any right over a transmission system operator or transmission system. Conversely, control over a transmission system operator should preclude the possibility of holding any interest in or exercising any right over a supply undertaking.
Amendment 109 #
2007/0195(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
Amendment 121 #
2007/0195(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Where the undertaking owning a transmission system is part of a vertically integrated undertaking, Member States should therefore be given a choice between ownership unbundling and, as a derogation,, effective and efficient unbundling of transmission systems and of transmission system operators, and setting up system operators which are independent from supply and generation interests. The full effectiveness of the independent system operator solution needs to be assured by way of specific additional rules. To preserve fully the interests of the shareholders of vertically integrated companies, Member States should have the choice of implementing ownership unbundling either by direct divestiture or by splitting the shares of the integrated company into shares of the network company and shares of the remaining supply and generation business, provided that the requirements resulting from ownership unbundling are complied with.
Amendment 146 #
2007/0195(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) In view of the creation of an internal market for electricity, Member States should foster the integration of their national markets and the cooperation of network operators at European and regional levelnational level. Regional integration initiatives are an essential intermediate step in achieving European integration of energy markets, which remains the final objective. The regional level contributes towards accelerating the integration process by making it possible for the actors concerned, particularly the Member States, the national regulatory authorities and the transmission system operators, to cooperate on specific issues.
Amendment 148 #
2007/0195(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 22 a (new)
Recital 22 a (new)
(22a) Regional coordinators could be appointed to facilitate dialogue between all relevant actors, national authorities, transmission system operators, users, electricity exchanges and other market actors. Their involvement could be particularly beneficial for the planning of cross-border investment. They will report annually to the Commission and the Member States on the progress made and difficulties encountered.
Amendment 197 #
2007/0195(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 3
Article 1 – point 3
Directive 2003/54/EC
Article 5a
Article 5a
1. Member States shall cooperate among themselves for the purpose of integrating their national markets at least at the regional level. In particular, Member States shall promote the cooperation of network operators at a regional level, and foster the consistency of their legal and regulatory framework. The geographical area covered by regional cooperations shall be in line with the definition of geographical areas b1a. When the cooperation between several Member States at a regional level encounters significant difficulties, following the joint request of these Member States the Commission may designate, in agreement with all Member States concerned, a regional coordinator. 1b. The regional coordinator shall promote at a regional level the cooperation of national regulatory authorities and any othe Commission in accordance with Article 2h(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1228/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 June 2003 on conditions fr competent public authorities, network operators, power exchanges, grid users and market parties. In particular, the regional coordinator shall: (a) promote new efficient investments in interconnections. To this end, the regional coordinator shall assist transmission system operators at drawing up of their regional interconnection plan and contribute to the coordination of their investments decisions and, where appropriate, of their open season procedure; (b) promote the efficient and safe use of the networks. To this end, the regional coordinator shall contribute to the coordination between transmission system operators, national regulatory access to the network for cross-border exchanges in electricity." uthorities and other competent national public authorities with the preparation of common allocation and common safeguard mechanisms; (c) annually submit a report to the Commission and Member States concerned on the progress achieved in the region and on any difficulty or obstacle that may hinder such a progress.
Amendment 205 #
2007/0195(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 3
Article 1 – point 3
Directive 2003/54/EC
Article 5a
Article 5a
Amendment 208 #
2007/0195(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 3 a (new)
Article 1 – point 3 a (new)
Directive 2003/54/EC
Article 5a – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 5a – paragraph 1 a (new)
Amendment 212 #
2007/0195(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 3 b (new)
Article 1 – point 3 b (new)
Directive 2003/54/EC
Article 5a – paragraph 1 b (new)
Article 5a – paragraph 1 b (new)
Amendment 224 #
2007/0195(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 3 h (new)
Article 1 – point 3 h (new)
Directive 2003/54/EC
Article 7 a (new)
Article 7 a (new)
Amendment 248 #
2007/0195(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 4
Article 1 – point 4
Directive 2003/54/EC
Article 8 – paragraph 5
Article 8 – paragraph 5
5. The obligation set out in paragraph 1(a) is deemed to be fulfilled in a situation where several undertakings which own transmission systems have created a joint venture which acts as a transmission system operator in several Member States for theIn order to ensure regional cooperation as laid down in Article 5a, the Member States shall encourage and support all collaboration and/or cooperation between transmission system operators and regulatory authorities aimed at harmonising access and balancing rules (in favour of the integration of balancing areas) within and across several neighbouring Member States in accordance with Article 2h(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1228/2003. This cooperation may take the form of a common structure for all transmission system operators concerned. No other undertaking may be part of the joint venture, unles, so as to cover several neighbouring territories. In this case, Member States shall ensure that this common structure of transmission system operators complies wit has been approved under Ah the principles laid down in this article 10 as and independent system operator Article 10a.
Amendment 269 #
2007/0195(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 5 a (new)
Article 1 – point 5 a (new)
Directive 2003/54/EC
Article 8b a (new)
Article 8b a (new)
Amendment 278 #
2007/0195(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 6 d (new)
Article 1 – point 6 d (new)
Directive 2003/54/EC
Article 9 – point (f a) (new)
Article 9 – point (f a) (new)
Amendment 280 #
2007/0195(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 6 e (new)
Article 1 – point 6 e (new)
Directive 2003/54/EC
Article 9 – point (f b) (new)
Article 9 – point (f b) (new)
Amendment 281 #
2007/0195(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 6 f (new)
Article 1 – point 6 f (new)
Directive 2003/54/EC
Article 9 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Amendment 282 #
2007/0195(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 6 g (new)
Article 1 – point 6 g (new)
Directive 2003/54/EC
Article 9 –paragraphs 1a to 1 k (new)
Article 9 –paragraphs 1a to 1 k (new)
Amendment 392 #
2007/0195(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 12
Article 1 – point 12
Directive 2003/54/EC
Article 22c – paragraph 1 – point (f a) (new)
Article 22c – paragraph 1 – point (f a) (new)
(fa) approving the annual investment plans of the transmission system operators;
Amendment 395 #
2007/0195(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 12
Article 1 – point 12
Directive 2003/54/EC
Article 22c – paragraph 1 – point (g)
Article 22c – paragraph 1 – point (g)
Amendment 408 #
2007/0195(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 12
Article 1 – point 12
Directive 2003/54/EC
Article 22c – paragraph 1 – point (k)
Article 22c – paragraph 1 – point (k)
Amendment 420 #
2007/0195(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 12
Article 1 – point 12
Directive 2003/54/EC
Article 22c – paragraph 1 – point (l)
Article 22c – paragraph 1 – point (l)
Amendment 425 #
2007/0195(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 12
Article 1 – point 12
Directive 2003/54/EC
Article 22c – paragraph 1 – point (o)
Article 22c – paragraph 1 – point (o)
Amendment 430 #
2007/0195(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 12
Article 1 – point 12
Directive 2003/54/EC
Article 22c – paragraph 1 – point (o a) (new)
Article 22c – paragraph 1 – point (o a) (new)
(oa) enjoying a right of veto over decisions to appoint or dismiss the chairman of the board or the managing director of a transmission system operator;
Amendment 435 #
2007/0195(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 12
Article 1 – point 12
Directive 2003/54/EC
Article 22c – paragraph 1 – point (o b) (new)
Article 22c – paragraph 1 – point (o b) (new)
(ob) auditing transmission system operators' maintenance policies.
Amendment 437 #
2007/0195(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 12
Article 1 – point 12
Directive 2003/54/EC
Article 22c – paragraph 1 – point (o c) (new)
Article 22c – paragraph 1 – point (o c) (new)
(oc) forwarding to the Commission all the information it requires in order to carry out, on the basis of a methodology that it shall publish, periodic Europe-wide comparisons of the economic performance of transmission system operators by reference to the quality of the service provided.
Amendment 449 #
2007/0195(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 12
Article 1 – point 12
Directive 2003/54/EC
Article 22c – paragraph 3 – point (b)
Article 22c – paragraph 3 – point (b)
Amendment 474 #
2007/0195(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 12
Article 1 – point 12
Directive 2003/54/EC
Article 22c – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 22c – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. The regulatory authorities shall be responsible for fixing or approving, prior to their entry into force, terms and conditions for access to cross-border infrastructures, including the procedures for the allocation of capacity and congestion management. They shall have the authority to require the transmission system operators, if necessary, to modify those terms and condition.
Amendment 45 #
2005/0238(COD)
Recital 4 a (new)
(4 a) Member States shall take the necessary measures to adapt their national law to the provisions on limitation of liability of the 1996 Convention. Regarding the ECJ decision in Case C- 188/07, it appears that compensation to third parties in respect of damage caused by waste falls under the 'polluter pays' principle enunciated in Council Directive 75/442/EEC of 15 July 1975 on waste1 and under Directive 2004/35/EC of the European Parliament and the Council of 21 April 2004 on environmental liability with regard to the prevention and remedying of environmental damage2, opening up the right to be compensated for the totality of damage caused, including where coverage is not total and beyond the national provisions on incorporation of conventions. 1 Decision of 24 June 2008 (Mesquer municipality) - not yet published in the ECJ Reports. 2 OJ L 194, 25.7.1975, p. 39. 3 OJ L 143, 30.4.2004, p. 56.
Amendment 46 #
2005/0238(COD)
Recital 22
(22) A right of appeal against detention orders by the competent authorities shouldmust be made available, in order to prevent unreasonable decisions which may cause undue detention and delay.
Amendment 48 #
2005/0238(COD)
Article 2 – paragraph 23 a (new)
(23a). 'Convention of 1996' shall mean the recapitulative text of the 1976 International Maritime Organisation Convention on Limitation of Responsibility for Maritime Claims, as modified by the protocol of 1996;
Amendment 50 #
2005/0238(COD)
Article 4 a (new)
Article 4 a Member States shall take the necessary measures to adapt their national law to the provisions on limitation of liability of the 1996 Convention. The principle of compensation to third parties in respect of damage caused by waste falling under the 'polluter pays' principle enunciated in Council Directive 75/442/EEC of 15 July 1975 on waste1 and under Directive 2004/35/EC of the European Parliament and the Council of 21 April 2004 on environmental liability with regard to the prevention and remedying of environmental damage2 opens up the right to be compensated for the totality of damage caused, including where coverage is not total and beyond the national provisions on incorporation of conventions. Member States may maintain or introduce provisions that are stricter than those of this article. 1 OJ L 194, 25.7.1975, p. 39. 2 OJ L 143, 30.4.2004, p. 56.
Amendment 51 #
2005/0238(COD)
Article 8 – paragraph 1
1. The operator, agent or master of a ship which, in accordance with Article 13, is eligible for an expanded inspection and bound for a port of call or watering of a Member State, shall notify its arrival at the first port of call or watering in the Community in accordance with the provisions laid down in Annex III.
Amendment 52 #
2005/0238(COD)
Article 8 – paragraph 2
2. On receipt of the notification referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article and in Article 4 of Directive 2002/59/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2002 establishing a Community vessel traffic monitoring and information system, the port authority or body or the authority or body designated for that purpose shconcerned shall transmit such information to the competent authority and to those of the ports of call for ward such information to the competent authortering subsequently reached in the Community.
Amendment 53 #
2005/0238(COD)
Article 9 – paragraph 2
2. All ships in the inspection data base shall be attributed a ship risk profile which determines their respective priority for inspection, the intervals between the inspections and the scope of inspections. a) Generic parameters Generic parameters arshall be based on the type, age, flag, involved recognised organisations and company performance in accordance with Annex I part I.1 and Annex II. b) Historical parameters Historical parameters arshall be based on the number of deficiencieshortcomings and detentions during a given period in accordance with Annex I part I.2 and Annex II.
Amendment 55 #
2005/0238(COD)
Article 15 – paragraph 2 and 3
Amendment 56 #
2005/0238(COD)
Article 17 – subparagraph 1
All complaints shall be subject to an initial assessment rapid initial assessment by the competent authority. This assessment shall make it possible to determine whether a complaint is justified, concrete and properly grounded. Should the above be the case, the competent authority shall take the necessary action on the complaint. It shall, in particular, ensure that the ship's master and owner, as well as anyone else directly concerned by the complaint, including the complainant, can enter their remarks.
Amendment 57 #
2005/0238(COD)
Article 19 – paragraph 3
3. The competent authority shall properly inform the master of a ship referred to in paragraph 1 of the right of appeal and the related arrangements.
Amendment 58 #
2005/0238(COD)
Article 26
The Commission shall establish and publish regularly on a public website information relating to companies whose performance, in view of determining the ship-risk profile referred to in Annex I part I, has been considered as low and very low for a period of three months or more. The Commission shall adopt, in accordance with the regulatory procedure referred to in Article 30(2), the rules for the implementation of this Article, ensuring that they take account of enterprises' fleet size and specifying in particular the modalities of the publication.
Amendment 59 #
2005/0238(COD)
Annex III – point d a (new)
d a) ports of call or watering in the Community subsequently reached during the same voyage;
Amendment 60 #
2005/0238(COD)
Annex IV – point 41 a (new)
41 a. Certificates required under Directive 2008/XX/EC of the European Parliament and the Council of … [amending Directive 2002/59/EC establishing a Community vessel traffic monitoring and information system and a regime for civil liability and financial guarantees for shipowners].