18 Amendments of Izaskun BILBAO BARANDICA related to 2018/0138(COD)
Amendment 31 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council22 sets out a common framework for the creation of state-of-the-art, interoperable networks for the development of the internal market. The trans-European transport networks (TEN- T) have a dual layer structure: the comprehensive network ensures connectivity of all regions of the Union whereas the core network consists of those elements of the network which are of the highest strategic importance and urgency for the Union, facilitating connections between countries and eliminating barriers in cross-border areas. Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013 defines binding completion targets for implementation, with the core network to be completed by 2030 and the comprehensive network by 2050. _________________ 22 Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 on Union guidelines for the development of the trans-European transport network and repealing Decision No 661/2010/EU (OJ L 348, 20.12.2013, p. 1).
Amendment 33 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) Notwithstanding the necessity and binding timelines, experience has shown that many investments aiming to complete the TEN-T are confronted with complex permit granting procedures, cross-border procurement procedures and other procedures. This situation jeopardises the on time implementation of projects and in many cases results in significant delays and increased costs. In order to address these issues and make synchronised TEN-T completion possible within the deadlines already determined and agreed in Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013, harmonised action is necessary at Union level.
Amendment 36 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2 a (new)
Recital 2 a (new)
(2a) In cases where implementation of a core network project is being held up by the opposition of a Member State, the European Commission may, after receiving a report from the European Coordinator, call for compliance with the specified project implementation deadline.
Amendment 43 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) In order to improve the effectiveness of the environmental assessments and streamline the decision- making process , where the obligation to carry out assessments related to environmental issues of core network projects arises simultaneously from Directive 2011/92/EU, as amended by Directive 2014/52/EU, and from other Union legislation such as Directive 92/43/EEC, Directive 2009/147/EC, Directive 2000/60/EC, Directive 2008/98/EC, Directive 2010/75/EU, Directive 2012/18/EU and Directive 2011/42/EC, Member States should ensurguarantee that a joint procedure fulfilling the requirements of these Directives is provided.
Amendment 46 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) Core network projects should be supported by integrated permit granting procedures to make clear management of the overall procedure possible and to provide a single entry point for investors. Member States should designate a competent authority in accordance with their national legal frameworks and, administrative set-ups and competent authorities.
Amendment 49 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) Given the urgency to complete the TEN-T core network, the simplification of permit granting procedures should be accompanied by a time limit within which competent authorities responsible should make a comprehensive decision regarding the construction of the project. This time limit should stimulate a more efficient handling of procedures and should, under no circumstances, compromise the Union's high standards for environmental protection and public participation. It is important to ensure compliance with the deadlines set by this Regulation, first and foremost regarding completion of core network priority projects, making effective use of the ‘Connecting Europe’ Facility.
Amendment 55 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Public procurement in cross-border projects of common interest should be conducted in accordance with the Treaty and Directives 2014/25/EU and/or 2014/24/EU. In order to ensure the efficient completion of the cross-border core network projects of common interest, public procurement carried out by a joint entity should be subject to a single national legislation. By way of derogation from the Union public procurement legislation, the applicable national rules should in principle be those of the Member State where the joint entity has its registered office. It should remain possible to define the applicable legislation in an intergovernmental agreement, taking account of the delegation of management tasks at national level.
Amendment 69 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) “"comprehensive decision”" means the decision or set of decisions taken by a competent Member State authority or authorities not including courts or tribunals that determines whether or not a project promoter is to be granted authorisation to build the transport infrastructure needed to complete a project without prejudice to any decision taken in the context of an administrative appeal procedure;
Amendment 77 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) “single competent authority” means the authority which the Member State designatesrecognises, in accordance with its national legal framework provisions, as responsible for performing the duties arising from this Regulation;
Amendment 88 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2
2. Where priority status exists under nationalEuropean law, projects of common interest shall be granted the status with the highest national significance possible, and be treated as such in permit granting procedures, where and in the manner such treatment is provided for in national legislation applicable to the corresponding types of transport infrastructure.
Amendment 99 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. In the case of projects of common interest for which the obligation to carry out assessments of the effects on the environment arises simultaneously from Directive 2011/92/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council and other Union law, Member States shall ensurguarantee that joint procedures within the meaning of Article 2(3) of Directive 2011/92/EU are provided for and shall comply with the deadlines set out in Article 6 of this regulation.
Amendment 109 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
The responsibility of the single competent authority referred to in paragraph 1 and/or the tasks related to it may be delegated to, or carried out by, another authority at the appropriate administrative level, per project of common interest or per particular category of projects of common interest through the delegation of management tasks, under the following conditions:
Amendment 114 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) only onethe competent authority is responsible perfor each project of common interest;
Amendment 116 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) the competent authority is the sole point of contact for the project promoter in the procedure leading to the comprehensive decision for a given project of common interest, and
Amendment 119 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) the competent authority coordinates the submission of all relevant documents and information.
Amendment 150 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 4 – point b – point ii
Article 6 – paragraph 4 – point b – point ii
(ii) the authorities, stakeholders, and the public likely to be concerned or consulted;
Amendment 173 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3
Article 7 – paragraph 3
3. Without prejudice to the obligation to comply with the time limits under this Regulation, if the time-limit for the comprehensive decision is not observed, the competent authority shall immediately inform the European Coordinator concerned about the measures taken or to be taken to conclude the permit granting procedure with the least possible delay. The Commission and/or the European Coordinator may request the single competent authority to regularly report on progress achieved. The European Coordinator shall draw up a report containing recommendations for improving the implementation and completion of the project and submit it to the competent authorities and the European Commission.
Amendment 178 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2
2. In case the procurement procedures are conducted by a joint entity set up by the participating Member States, that entity, together with its subsidiaries where appropriate, shall apply the national provisions of one of those Member States and, by way of derogation from these Directives, those provisions shall be the provisions determined in accordance with point (a) of Article 57(5) of Directive 2014/25/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council or point (a) of Article 39(5) of Directive 2014/24/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, as applicable, unless an agreement between the participating Member States provides otherwise. Such an agreement shall in any case provide for the application of a single national legislation in case offor the procurement procedures conducted by a joint entityfor the entire project by a joint entity and, where appropriate, its subsidiaries.