3 Amendments of Vicky FORD related to 2013/0164(COD)
Amendment 51 #
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. In addition, the availability of the European Data Relay Satellite system for Copernicus Sentinels will accelerate the transmission of data and therefore further enhance capabilities in response to the growing user demand for near real-time data. 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 contributing 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..
Amendment 91 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 3
Article 2 – paragraph 3
3. For the purpose of paragraph 2, the Copernicus user communities are defined as those comprising the European national, regional or local bodies entrusted with the definition, implementation, enforcement or monitoring of a public service or policy in areas referred to in point (1) of Article 4., research users, universities or any other research organisations and commercial and private users;
Amendment 154 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1
Article 22 – paragraph 1
1. By 30 June1st January 20187 at the latest, an evaluation report shall be established by the Commission on the achievement of the objectives of all the tasks financed by the Copernicus programme at the level of their results and impacts, their European added value and on the efficiency of the use of resources. In particular, the evaluation shall address the continued relevance of all objectives, as well as the contribution of the measures to the objectives described in Articles 2 and 3. The evaluation shall include an analysis of the impact of Article 14 on the European data and services market, and if appropriate be accompanied by proposals to amend this Regulation.