10 Amendments of Maria da Graça CARVALHO related to 2013/0164(COD)
Amendment 53 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) In order to attain its objectives, the Copernicus programme should rely on an autonomous Union’s capacity for space- borne observations and provide operational services in the field of environment, civil protection and security. It should also make use of the available in-situ data provided, namely, by the Member States. The provision of operational services depends on the well-functioning and safety of the Copernicus space component. The increasing risk of collision with other satellites and space debris is the most serious threat to the Copernicus space component. Therefore, the Copernicus programme should support actions aimed at reducing such risks, in particular by providing, together with EGNOS/Galileo, the largest contributiong to the programme established by Decision [XXX] of the European Parliament and the Council establishing a Space Surveillance and Tracking Support Programme11. __________________ 11 OJ L,, p.. OJ L,, p..
Amendment 57 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The maximum financial envelope needed for the Copernicus actions (2014- 2020) is EUR 3 786 million in 2011 prices, allotted in a separate budget chapter under Title 2 of Heading 1a of the Union’s General Budget. Staff and administrative expenditures incurred by the Commission in the coordination of the Copernicus programme should be funded from the budget of the Union. In the event of additional unforeseen financial obligations, any increase in the Union contribution should not be at the expense of other programmes and should therefore be covered by the margin available between the MFF ceilings and the own resources ceiling.
Amendment 63 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) The Commission should have the overall responsibility for the Copernicus programme. It should define its priorities and objectives and ensure the overall coordination and supervision of the programme. It should provide the European Parliament and the Council with all relevant information pertaining to the programme in a timely manner.
Amendment 75 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) In order to increase the value of Copernicus to users, the Commission should be assisted by a dedicated body (the ‘User Forum’) bringing together representatives of mid and end-users, experts from Member States including from relevant national agencies or byand independent experts. Other relevant stakeholders could be invited to participate as observers.
Amendment 110 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) Contribution to the protection of satellites against the risk of collision. through the implementation of the Decision (XXX) of the European Parliament and the Council establishing a Space Surveillance and Tracking Support Programme.
Amendment 118 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 7 a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. The Commission shall provide to the European Parliament and to the Member States, in a timely manner, all relevant information pertaining to the programme, in particular in terms of risk management, costs, schedule and performance.
Amendment 143 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – title
Article 19 – title
Amendment 145 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1
Article 19 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission may be assisted by a dedicated body, the ‘User Forum’, bringing together representatives of mid- and end users, independent experts, in particular on security issues, and by representatives of the relevant national agencies, in particular national space agencies, to provide it with the necessary technical and scientific expertise and user feedback. Other stakeholders may be invited as observers.
Amendment 148 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1 a
Article 19 – paragraph 1 a
1a. The Commission shall chair the User Forum and provide its secretariat. The User Forum shall adopt its rules of procedure. The European Parliament, the Council and the Copernicus Committee shall be fully informed about its proceedings.
Amendment 156 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 (new)
An interim evaluation report shall be submitted by 30 June 2016 at the latest. It shall contain an accurate assessment of possible cost overruns.