29 Amendments of Guido MILANA related to 2011/0276(COD)
Amendment 14 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 65
Recital 65
(65) Where an urban or territorial development strategy – which includes maritime and spatial planning aspects – requires an integrated approach because it involves investments under more than one priority axis of one or several operational programmes, action supported by the Funds should be carried out as an integrated territorial investment within an operational programme.
Amendment 15 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 70
Recital 70
(70) It is important to bring the achievements of the Union's Funds to the attention of the general public. Citizens have the right to know how the Union'snot only what EU financial resources are being invested but also what procedures must be followed in order to make use of those resources. The responsibility to ensure that the appropriate information is communicated to the public should lie with both the managing authorities and the beneficiaries. To ensure more efficiency in communication to the public at large and stronger synergies between the communication activities undertaken at the initiative of the Commission, the resources allocated to communication actions under this Regulation shall also contribute to cover the corporate communication of the political priorities of the European Union as far as they are related to the general objectives of this Regulation.
Amendment 17 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 3
(3) enhancing the competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises and the agricultural sector (for EAFRD) and sustainable fisheries and aquaculture sector (for the EMFF);
Amendment 229 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) A performance framework should be defined for each programme with a view to monitoring progress towards the objectives and targets set for each programme over the course of the programming period. The Commission should undertake a performance review in cooperation with the Member States in 2017 and 2019. A performance reserve should be foreseen and allocated in 2019 where milestones set in the performance framework have been attained. Due to their diversity and multi-country character, there should be no performance reserve for 'European Territorial Cooperation' programmes. In cases where the shortfall in the achievement of milestones or targets is significant, the Commission should be able to suspend paycommitments to the programme or, at the end of the programming period, apply financial corrections, in order to ensure that the Union budget is not used in a wasteful or inefficient way.
Amendment 303 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 58
Recital 58
Amendment 306 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 58
Recital 58
Amendment 342 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 87
Recital 87
(87) The frequency of audits on operations should be proportionate to the extent of the Union's support from the Funds. In particular, the number ofonly one audits shall be carried out should be reduced whwhenevere the total eligible expenditure for an operation does not exceed EUR 1200 000. Nevertheless, it should be possible to carry out audits at any time where there is evidence of an irregularity or fraud, or, following closure of a completed operation, as part of an audit sample. In order that the level of auditing by the Commission is proportionate to the risk, the Commission should be able to reduce its audit work in relation to operational programmes where there are no significant deficiencies or where the audit authority can be relied on.
Amendment 397 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Part 2 – article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. For the Partnership Contract and each programme respectively, athe Member States and local and regional authorities shall organise a partnership with the following partners:
Amendment 407 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a
Part 2 – article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a
a) regional, local, urban and other public authorities
Amendment 472 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
Part 2 – article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
1a) preserving and promoting the cultural and creative heritage of the Union;
Amendment 486 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Part 2 – article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 6
6) preserving and protecting the environment, cultural and creative heritage and promoting resource efficiency;
Amendment 645 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 15 – paragraph 2
Part 2 – article 15 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall adopt a decision, by means of implementing acts, approving the Partnership Contract no later than six months after its submission by the Member State, provided that any observations made by the Commission have been satisfactorily taken into account. As part of its decision to adopt the Partnership Contract, the Commission shall take account of the effective involvement of the autonomous regional territories called to enter into the Partnership Contract, in accordance with the institutional system of each Member State. The Partnership Contract shall not enter into force before 1 January 2014.
Amendment 646 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 15 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Part 2 – article 15 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. Where a Member State proposes an amendment to the Partnership Contract, the Commission shall carry out an assessment in accordance with paragraph 1 and, where appropriate, shall adopt a decision, by means of implementing acts, approving the amendment within three months of its submission by the Member State.
Amendment 650 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 16 – paragraph 1
Part 2 – article 16 – paragraph 1
Member States shall concentrate support, in accordance with the Fund-specific rules, on actions bringing the greatest added value in relation to the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, addressing the challenges identified in the country-specific recommendations under Article 121(2) of the Treaty and the relevant Council recommendations adopted under 148(4) of the Treaty, and taking into account national and regional needs. In accordance with the principle of subsidiarity, the managing authorities shall independently select the thematic objectives and investment priorities on which to concentrate the Union's support.
Amendment 679 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 17 – paragraph 5
Part 2 – article 17 – paragraph 5
5. The Commission shall assess the information provided on the fulfilment of the ex ante conditionalities in the framework of its assessment of the Partnership Contract and programmes. It may decide, when adopting a programme, to suspend all or part of interim payments to the programme pending the satisfactory completion of actions to fulfil an ex ante conditionality. The failure to complete actions to fulfil an ex ante conditionality by the deadline set out in the programme shall constitute a basis for suspending paycommitments by the Commission.
Amendment 695 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 18
Part 2 – article 18
Amendment 711 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 20
Part 2 – article 20
Amendment 731 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 21
Part 2 – article 21
Amendment 749 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 23 – paragraph 3
Part 2 – article 23 – paragraph 3
3. Programmes shall be submitted by the Member States at the same time aswithin six months of the submission of the Partnership Contract, with the exception of European territorial cooperation programmes, which shall be submitted within sixnine months of the approval of the Common Strategic FrameworkGeneral Regulation. All programmes shall be accompanied by the ex ante evaluation as set out in Article 48.
Amendment 755 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 23 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1a (new)
Part 2 – article 23 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1a (new)
The possibility of multi-fund operational programmes (ERDF, ESF, Cohesion Fund, EAFRD, EMFF) shall be encouraged. For this purpose the European Commission adopts any measure for the setting up and implementation of these programmes with due respect to the proportionality principle.
Amendment 815 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 29 – paragraph 1 – point c
Part 2 – article 29 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) a description of the strategy and its objectives, a description of the integrated and innovative character of the strategy and a hierarchy of objectives, including clear and measurable targets for outputs or results. The strategy shall be coherent with the relevant programmes of all the CSF Funds involvedwith a focus on its integrated character, especially with respect to strategies for peri-urban and functional zones involving both urban partners and rural players;
Amendment 1156 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 74 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Part 2 – article 74 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. The payment deadline for an interim payment claim may be interrupted by the authorising officer by delegation within the meaning of the Financial Regulation for a maximum period of ninesix months if:
Amendment 1174 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 77 – paragraph 2 – point b
Part 2 – article 77 – paragraph 2 – point b
b) there is a risk that the breach has or could have breach has affected the amount of expenditure declared for reimbursement by the Union budget.
Amendment 1331 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 86 – paragraph 1 – point 3 bis (new)
Part 3 – article 86 – paragraph 1 – point 3 bis (new)
3a) Public or equivalent structural expenditure supported by the public administration by way of co-financing of investments activated as part of CSF funding will be deducted from the calculation of structural deficit in the definition of the specific medium-term objectives for the country within the framework of EU Regulation 1466/97, and will equally be deducted in the assessment of compliance with the preventive arm of the Stability and Growth Pact, within the framework of EU Regulation 1467/97.
Amendment 1450 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 91 – paragraph 2
Part 3 – article 91 – paragraph 2
2. Major projects submitted to the Commission for approval shall be contained in the list of major projects in an operational programme. The list shall be reviewed by the Member State or the managing authority two years following the adoption of an operational programme and may at the request of the Member State be adjusted in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 26(2), in particular to include major projects with an expected completion date by the end of 2022Major projects may also be approved during the programming period.
Amendment 1588 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 107 – paragraph 4
Part 3 – article 107 – paragraph 4
4. Union networks comprising the members designated by the Member States and the managing authorities shall be set up by the Commission to ensure exchange on the results of the implementation of the communication strategies, the exchange of experience in implementing the information and communication measures, and the exchange of good practices. Each management authority will use the EU information network’s Europe Direct Centres effectively in the implementation of information and communication activities at a local and regional level.
Amendment 1693 #
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 120 – paragraph 1
Part 3 – article 120 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall reimburse as interim payments 905% of the amount resulting from applying the co-financing rate for each priority axis laid down in the decision adopting the operational programme to the eligible expenditure for the priority axis included in the payment application. It shall determine the annual balance in accordance with Article 130(1).
Amendment 1905 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 1.2 – Paragraph 1.2.4 a (new)
Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 1.2 – Paragraph 1.2.4 a (new)
Amendment 1954 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 2.1 – Paragraph 2.1.1
Annex -I (new) – Part 1 – Section 2.1 – Paragraph 2.1.1
2.1.1 With a view to achieving optimal results for sustainable growth and development on the ground, it is important to coordinate all Union policies and their instruments which play a role in achieving economic, social and territorial cohesion and a better balanced territorial development in the EU. This must also be reflected in better coordination between the Union budget and the Member States' national and sub-national budgets in strengthening the integration and effectiveness of policies and the control over public finance balances, and in financing common political priorities as well as in improved vertical cooperation between the EU and national and regional entities.