33 Amendments of Georg JARZEMBOWSKI related to 2008/0147(COD)
Amendment 59 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) In order to move towards a sustainable transport policy, transport prices should better reflect the costs related to traffic- based air pollution, traffic-based noise pollution, climate change and congestion caused by the actual use of vehicles, trains, planes or ships as a means of optimising the use of infrastructure, reducing local pollution, managing congestion and fighting against climate change at least cost for the economy. This calls for a stepwiseimultaneous approach in all transport modes, taking into account their particular characteristics and guaranteeing a level playing field.
Amendment 60 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5a) In the road transport sector, several taxes and charges already apply, including some taxes and charges to partially compensate external costs such as CO2, as is for example the case with excise taxes on fuel.
Amendment 63 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) In the road transport sector, tolls as distance based charges for the use of infrastructure constitute a fair and efficient economic instrument to achieve this objective since they have a direct relation with the use of infrastructure and can vary according to the distance travelled, the environmental performance of vehicles and the place and time of use of vehicles and therefore can be set at a level which reflects the cost of pollution and congestion caused by the actual use of vehicles. Moreover, tolls do not create any distortion of competition within the internal market since they are payable by all operators irrespective of their Member State of origin or establishment and in proportion to the intensity of use of the road network.
Amendment 67 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) The impact analysis shows that applying tolls calculated on the basis of the cost of pollution, and, on congested roads, on the basis of the cost of congestion, would have a positive effect on the transport system and contribute to the Community strategy to fight climate change. It would reduce congestion and local pollution by encouraging the use of cleaner vehicle technologies, optimising logistic behaviour and reducing empty returns. It would indirectly play an important role in reducing fuel consumption and contributing to the fight against climate change. Tolls which integrate a cost element related to congestion for using congested roads into their calculation will be morcan only be effective in reducing congestion if Member States include other road users outside the scope of this Directive in a scheme of a similar nature.
Amendment 77 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) The model devised by the Commission for calculating the costs of traffic-based air and noise pollution and congestion external costs provides reliable methods and a range of unit values which can already serve as a basis for the calculation of road user charges.
Amendment 89 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) Tolls based on distance travelled should be allowed to include an external cost element based on the cost of traffic- based air and noise pollution. Furthermore, on roads that are usually congested and during peak periods congestion costs which are mostly borne at local level should also be allowed to be recovered through the external cost charge. The external cost element included in tolls should be allowed to be added to the cost of infrastructure, provided that certain conditions are respected in the calculation of costs so as to avoid undue charging.
Amendment 96 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) To better reflect the cost of traffic- based air and noise pollution, and congestion, the external cost charge should vary according to the type of roads, type of vehicles and time periods such as daily, weekly or seasonal peak and off peak periods andy or night period.
Amendment 103 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) The smooth functioning of the internal market requires a Community framework in order to ensure that road charges set on the basis of the local cost of traffic-based air and noise pollution and congestion are transparent, proportionate and non-discriminatory. This requires common charging principles, calculation methods and unit values as the maximum amount of external costs to be charged based on acknowledged scientific methods together withand mechanisms for notifying and reporting tolling schemes to the Commission.
Amendment 109 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 16 a (new)
Recital 16 a (new)
(16a) Considering the existing uncertainties regarding the effects of the internalisation of external costs and to prevent adverse effects on the functioning of the internal market, the amounts to be charged for external costs should be maximised.
Amendment 127 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 22 a (new)
Recital 22 a (new)
(22a) The Commission should take all necessary measures to ensure the rapid introduction of a truly interoperable system, according to Directive 2004/52/EC, by the end of 2010.
Amendment 140 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) In accordance with the transport policy objectives of this Directive, the additional revenue generated from an external cost charge should be used for projects with a broad Community interest and designed to promote sustainable mobility at largeto reduce the external costs of the road transport system and to promote sustainable mobility, specifically in the road transport sector. Such projects should therefore relate to facilitating efficient pricing, reducing road transport pollution at source, mitigating its effects, improving CO2 and energy performance of vehicles, and improving existing road infrastructure or developing alternative infrastructure for transport users. It includes, for example, research and development on cleaner vehicles and the implementation of the transport part of the action plans under Council Directive 96/62/EC of 27 September 1996 on ambient air quality assessment and management and Directive 2002/49/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 June 2002 relating to the assessment and management of environmental noise, which may comprise measures to mitigate traffic-based noise and air pollution around large infrastructure and in agglomerations. Earmarking this revenue does not release Member States from the obligation laid down in Article 88(3) of the Treaty to notify the Commission of certain national measures, nor does it prejudge the outcome of any procedures initiated under Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty.
Amendment 151 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 27
Recital 27
(27) Article 55(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 provides that the revenue generated by charges borne directly by users must be considered in the determination of the funding-gap in the case of a revenue- generating project. However, since the revenue generated by an external cost charge is earmarked for projects aimed at reducing road transport pollution at the source, mitigating its effects, improving CO2 and energy performance of vehicles, and improving existing road infrastructure or developing alternative infrastructure for transport users, it should not be considered in the calculation of the funding-gap.
Amendment 172 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 2 – point b b
Article 2 – point b b
(bb) ‘external cost charge’ means a charge levied through a toll for the purpose of recovering the costs incurred by a Member State related to traffic-based air pollution, and traffic-based noise pollution and congestion;
Amendment 186 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 2 – point b e
Article 2 – point b e
Amendment 220 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 2
Article 1 – point 2
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 7 – paragraph 5 - introductory part
Article 7 – paragraph 5 - introductory part
5. Until 31 December 20114, a Member State may choose to apply tolls and/or user charges only to vehicles having a maximum permissible laden weight of not less than 12 tonnes. From 1 January 20125, tolls and/or user charges shall be applied to all vehicles within the meaning of Article 2(d) unless a Member State considers that an extension to vehicles of less than 12 tonnes would:
Amendment 246 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 2
Article 1 – point 2
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 7 b – paragraph 2
Article 7 b – paragraph 2
2. The external cost charge shall be related to the cost of traffic-based air pollution, the cost of traffic-based noise pollution, or both. On road sections subject to congestion the external cost charge may also include the cost of congestion during the periods when these road sections are usually congested.
Amendment 252 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 2
Article 1 – point 2
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 7 b – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 7 b – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. When the charges for the external costs are set, Member States shall consider the contribution that already has been achieved in the internalization of costs through existing taxes and duties, and adapt if necessary.
Amendment 261 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 2
Article 1 – point 2
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 7c – paragraph 1
Article 7c – paragraph 1
1. The external cost charge shall vary according to the type of road and EURO emission class, and also according to the time period in cases where the charge includes the cost of congestion or traffic- based noise pollution.
Amendment 340 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 2
Article 1 – point 2
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 7i – paragraph 5
Article 7i – paragraph 5
Amendment 370 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 4
Article 1 – point 4
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
2. A Member State in which an external cost charge is levied shall ensure that the revenue generated by the charge is earmarked for measures especially in the road transport sector, aimed at facilitating efficient pricing, reducing road transport pollution at source, mitigating its effects, improving CO2 and energy performance of vehicles, and improving existing road infrastructure or developing alternative infrastructure for transport users.
Amendment 377 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 4
Article 1 – point 4
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
A Member State in which an infrastructure charge is levied shall determine the use to be made of revenue generated by that charge. To enable the transport network to be developed as a whole, revenue from charges shouldall be used to benefit the road transport sector and optimise the entireroad transport system.
Amendment 391 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 6
Article 1 – point 6
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the weighted average external cost charge and the specific amounts levied for each combination of class of vehicle, and type of road and period of time;
Amendment 403 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 6
Article 1 – point 6
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. No later than 31 December 2013, the Commission shall present a report to the European Parliament and the Council on the implementation and effects of this Directive, in particular as regards the effectiveness of the provisions on the recovery of the costs related to congestion and traffic- based pollution and on the inclusion of vehicles of more than 3.5 and less than 12 tonnes. The report shall also assess:
Amendment 408 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 6
Article 1 – point 6
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point a
Amendment 421 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 6
Article 1 – point 6
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point d
Amendment 429 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Annex
Annex
Directive 1999/62/EC
Annex IIIa – point 1 – subparagraph 2 – bullet point 1
Annex IIIa – point 1 – subparagraph 2 – bullet point 1
vehicles’ use of the roads where the external cost charge is applied generates environmental damage and congestion higher than that generated on average on other parts of the road infrastructure network that are not subject to an external cost charge, or
Amendment 437 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Annex
Annex
Directive 1999/62/EC
Annex IIIa – point 2 – subparagraph 2
Annex IIIa – point 2 – subparagraph 2
Where applicable, it shall also notify the Commission of the exact time periods corresponding to the night period and to the various daily, weekly or seasonal peak periods during which a higher external cost charge may be imposed to reflect greater congestion or greater noise annoyance.
Amendment 442 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Annex
Annex
Directive 1999/62/EC
Annex IIIa – point 2 – subparagraph 3
Annex IIIa – point 2 – subparagraph 3
The classification of roads and the definition of time periods shall be based on objective criteria related to the level of exposure of the roads and their vicinities to congestion and pollution such as population density, and the yearly number of pollution peaks measured in accordance with Directive 96/62/EC, the average daily and hourly traffic and the level of service (percentage of the day or the year when road usage is close to or above capacity, average delays and/or queues lengths). .The criteria used shall be included in the notification.
Amendment 449 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Annex
Annex
Directive 1999/62/EC
Annex IIIa – point 3 – subparagraph 1
Annex IIIa – point 3 – subparagraph 1
For each vehicle class, and type of road and time period, the independent authority shall determine a single specific amount. The resulting charging structure shall be transparent, openly published and available to all users on equal terms.
Amendment 453 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Annex
Annex
Directive 1999/62/EC
Annex IIIa – point 3 – subparagraph 4
Annex IIIa – point 3 – subparagraph 4
The independent authority shall monitor the effectiveness of the charging scheme in reducing environmental damage arising from road transport and in relieving congestion where it is applied. It shall regularly adjust the charging structure and the specific amount of the charge set for a given class of vehicle, and type of road and period of time to the changes in transport demand.
Amendment 488 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Annex
Annex
Directive 1999/62/EC
Annex IIIa – point 4 – point 4.1 – directly after table 1 (new)
Annex IIIa – point 4 – point 4.1 – directly after table 1 (new)
These values serve as the maximum amounts to be charged.
Amendment 502 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Annex
Annex
Directive 1999/62/EC
Annex IIIa – point 4 – point 4.2 – directly after table 2 (new)
Annex IIIa – point 4 – point 4.2 – directly after table 2 (new)
These values serve as the maximum amounts to be charged.
Amendment 506 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Annex
Annex
Directive 1999/62/EC
Annex IIIa – point 4 – point 4.3
Annex IIIa – point 4 – point 4.3
Point 4.3 is deleted