Activities of Nicola CAPUTO related to 2018/0139(COD)
Plenary speeches (1)
European Maritime Single Window environment (debate) IT
Amendments (22)
Amendment 32 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) 'This Regulation is aimed at facilitating the transmission of informatione main aim of this Regulation, which is part of the eManifest pilot project, is to lay down harmonised rules for providing the cargo information required by both maritime and customs authorities and for compliance with the other reporting formalities required by Directive 2010/65/EU; this Regulation is aimed at facilitating the transmission of information between the ship data providers, the relevant public authorities covering the port of call, and other Member States. The application of this Regulation should not alter the substance of reporting obligations, and should not affect subsequent storage and processing of information at Union level or at national level.
Amendment 37 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
(4 a) Existing reporting channels and services providers should be maintained in case additional data requests arise in extraordinary circumstances. This flexibility should be allowed not only to Member States, but also to relevant competent authorities, as they are responsible for assessing the risks involved in clearing the ship, its cargo, its passengers and its crew, if any on board.
Amendment 46 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) Emerging new digital technologies present ever-growing opportunities to increase the efficiency of the maritime transferport sector and to reduce administrative burden. In order for the benefits of such new technologies to accrue as early as possible, the Commission should be empowered to amend, by means of implementing acts, the technical specifications, standards and procedures of the harmonised reporting environment. New technologies should also be taken into account when this Regulation is reviewed, in order to take advantage of the benefits of those technologies and to encourage market players to develop new digital technologies.
Amendment 50 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8 a) In order to improve the quality and efficiency of a detailed data set in the information flows, both data elements and definitions need to be aligned. In this respect, the Commission should support the development of an IMO independent data reference model and consider adopting it.
Amendment 53 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) In order to improve the efficiency of maritime transport and to limit the duplication of information which must be provided for operational purposes when a ship makes a port call, the information provided by the declarant to a National Single Windows should be also shared with certain other entities, such as port or terminal operators, when authorized and in the respect of confidentiality, commercial sensitivities and legal constraints.
Amendment 65 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3
Article 3 – paragraph 3
Amendment 68 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. Where a Member State or a relevant authority via that Member State intends to introduce or amend a reporting obligation, under its national legislation, which would involve the provision of information other than that included in the EMSWe data set, that Member State shall immediately notify the Commission. In this notification, the Member State shall precisely identify the information not covered by the EMSWe data set and indicate the intended time period of application of the reporting obligation in question.
Amendment 75 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Each Member State shall establish a National Single Window where, in accordance with this Regulation and without prejudice to Article 6, all information necessary for the fulfilment of reporting obligations shall be provided once, by means of and in compliance with the EMSWe data set, for the purpose of this information being made available to the relevant authorities of the Member States. Each National Single Window should have a clear governance dimension with a legal base in order to ensure a smooth processing, flow and handling of data between authorities and between Member States.
Amendment 77 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Member States shall be responsible for the development, availability, maintenance, security and operation of their National Single Windows. They may also jointly develop a shared Single Window with one or more other Member States, in accordance with this Regulation and without prejudice to Article 6, in order to improve interoperability and interconnection between Member States.
Amendment 85 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall develop and update a harmonised reporting interface module for the National Single Windows. This module shall include the possibility to exchange information between the information system used by the declarant and the National Single Window, and duly take into account how users can design or programme their reporting systems so that they can implement this new system.
Amendment 97 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
(b a) the provision of a simple and straightforward graphical user interface (GUI) for the exchange of data between the declarants and the National Single Window that allows for two-way communication between the data provider and the relevant authorities.
Amendment 99 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 3 – point d
Article 5 – paragraph 3 – point d
(d) the provision of a help desk and of an online support website in the official language(s) of that Member State and in English.
Amendment 101 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 3 – point d
Article 5 – paragraph 3 – point d
(d) the provision of an online support website helpdesk and an online user-friendly support website with clear instructions.
Amendment 102 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 3 – point d a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 3 – point d a (new)
(d a) the provision of a user-friendly graphical user interface for the exchange of data.
Amendment 103 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 3 – point d b (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 3 – point d b (new)
(d b) in consultation with relevant social partners, the provision of adequate and necessary training for all staff involved in the implementation and operation of the National Single Window.
Amendment 126 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
1. Member States mayshall allow declarants to provide the information through other reporting channels, such as port community systems, provided that those channels are voluntary for the declarants. In this case, Member States shall ensure that those other channels make available the relevant information to the National Single Window.
Amendment 129 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. This Regulation seeks to harmonise different data elements by ensuring that the same data sets can be reported to each relevant authority in the same way, and thereby to further improve the efficiency of maritime transport, support digitalisation and to facilitate trade.
Amendment 131 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) the relevant information of the Entry Summary Declaration referred to in Article 127 of Regulation (EU) No 952/2013 is made available to the National Single Windows for reference and, where appropriate and compatible with Union customs law following clearance by customs authorities, reused for other reporting obligations listed in the Annex.
Amendment 135 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(a a) consultation periods with all appropriate stakeholders including representatives from trade unions, industry and experts from government.
Amendment 139 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) testing periods for the Member States and for voluntary declarants to test their connection with any new versions of the interface module;
Amendment 143 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the promotion of the EMSWe at Union level and in relevant international organisations, involving representatives from government and industry stakeholders in this system.
Amendment 156 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part C – paragraph 1 – point 7 a (new)
Annex I – part C – paragraph 1 – point 7 a (new)
7 a. Employment