14 Amendments of Norica NICOLAI related to 2018/0228(COD)
Amendment 76 #
1. The Programme has the general objective to develop and modernise the trans-European networks in the fields of transport, energy and digital and, to facilitate cross-border cooperation and create cross border links in the field of renewable energy, taking into account the long-term decarbonisation commitments and with emphasis on synergies among sectors.
Amendment 83 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i
(i) to contribute to the development of projects of common and cross border interest relating to efficient and interconnected networks and infrastructure for smart, sustainable, inclusive, safe and secure mobility;
Amendment 94 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a – point ii
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a – point ii
(ii) EUR 11,285,4930,000,000,000 transferred from the Cohesion Fund to be spent in line with this Regulation exclusively in Member States eligible for funding from the Cohesion Fund;
Amendment 101 #
4. The amount referred to in paragraph 1 may be also used for technical and administrative assistance for the implementation of the Programme and the sector-specific guidelines, such as preparatory, monitoring, control, audit and evaluation activities including corporate information and technology systems. This amount may also be used to finance accompanying measures to support the preparation of projects.
Amendment 108 #
8. As regards the amounts transferred from the Cohesion Fund, 3100% of these amounts shall be made available immediately to all Member States eligible for funding from the Cohesion Fund to finance transport infrastructure projects in accordance with this Regulation, with priority to cross-border and missing links. Until 31 December 2023, the selection of projects eligible for financing shall respect the national allocations under the Cohesion Fund with regard to 70% of the resources transferred. As of 1 January 2024, resources transferred to the Programme which have not been committed to a transport infrastructure project shall be made available to all Member States eligible for funding from the Cohesion Fund to finance transport infrastructure projects in accordance with this Regulation.
Amendment 117 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 9
Article 4 – paragraph 9
9. Resources allocated to Member States under shared management may, at their request, be transferred to the Programme. The Commission shall implement those resources directly in accordance with [point (a) of Article 62(1)] of the Financial Regulation or indirectly in accordance with point (c) of that Article. WThere possible transfer of those resources shall be used for the benefit ofhave a voluntary basis and shall exclusively be used in the Member State concerned.
Amendment 118 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 9
Article 4 – paragraph 9
9. Resources allocated to Member States under shared management may, at their request, be transferred to the Programme. The Commission shall implement those resources directly in accordance with [point (a) of Article 62(1)] of the Financial Regulation or indirectly in accordance with point (c) of that Article. WThere possible transfer of those resources shall be used for the benefit ofhave a voluntary basis and shall exclusively be used in the Member State concerned.
Amendment 125 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 4
Article 7 – paragraph 4
Amendment 129 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 4 – point b
Article 7 – paragraph 4 – point b
Amendment 175 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) expenditure related to the purchase of land shall not be an eligible cost; with the exception of the resources transferred from the Cohesion Fund.
Amendment 177 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) eligible costs shall not include value added tax ("VAT") according with art 126.3.C of EU, Euratom Regulation No 996/2012 for the cost categories when the relevant national authority declares them as eligible within the project application and when the VAT is not eligible according to the national VAT legislation or when it is paid by another beneficiary than the relevant entity according to the definition of directive2006/112/CE of 26 November 2006 art 13.1.
Amendment 180 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
(da) For the amount transferred from the Cohesion Fund, projects initiated and not finalised within the period 2014-2020 and not paid within that period are considered eligible expenditures;
Amendment 181 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 a (new)
Article 15 a (new)
Article 15a Conditions for actions which are implemented in two implementation periods. (1) EU Contribution from the Cohesion Fund can be allocated to an action which is implemented over two periods and initiated according to the Regulation EC No. 1316/2013 if the following conditions are fulfilled: (a) the action which has been selected within Regulation CE no 1316/2013 has two phases which can be clearly identified. (b) The expenditures declared in a payment claimed are not included in another claim within the second implementation phase. (c) In the second phase the actions is eligible according to this regulation. (d) The current Regulation is applicable to the second phase.
Amendment 194 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part III – point 1 a (new)
Annex I – part III – point 1 a (new)
1a. Add to Core network corridor "Orient/East-Med" at Cross Border -Craiova-Vidin ( Road Transport ) -Belgrade-Resita-Deva-Petrosani ( Road Transport and Rail )