21 Amendments of Matthijs van MILTENBURG related to 2018/0228(COD)
Amendment 77 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. The Programme has the general objective to develop and modernise the trans-European networks in the fields of transport, energy and digital and to facilitate cross-border cooperation in the field of renewable energy, seriously taking into account the long-term decarbonisation commitments and with emphasis on synergies among sectors.
Amendment 86 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) In the energy sector, to contribute to the development of projects of common interest relating to further integration of the internal energy market, interoperability of networks across borders and sectors, facilitating decarbonisation through, amongst others, clean and innovative technologies, and ensuring security of supply, and to facilitate cross- border cooperation in the area of renewable energy;
Amendment 102 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) Reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with Union’s commitments to implement the Paris Agreement, and the commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, this Regulation should therefore mainstream climate action and lead to the achievement of an overall target of 25 % of the EU budget expenditures supporting climate objectives18. Actions under this Programme are expected to contribute 60 % of the overall financial envelope of the Programme to climate objectives, based inter alia on the following Rio markers: i) 100 % for the expenditures relating to railway and waterway and infrastructure, alternative fuels, clean urban transport, electricity transmission, electricity storage, smart grids, CO2 transportation and renewable energy; ii) 40 % for inland waterways and multimodal transport, and gas infrastructure - if enabling increased use of renewable hydrogen or bio-methane. Relevant actions will be identified during the Programme's preparation and implementation, and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes. In order to prevent that infrastructure is vulnerable to potential long term climate change impacts and to ensure that the cost of greenhouse gas emissions arising from the project is included in the project's economic evaluation, projects supported by the Programme should be subject to climate proofing in accordance with guidance that should be developed by the Commission coherently with the guidance developed for other programmes of the Union where relevant. __________________ 18 COM(2018) 321, p. 13. COM(2018) 321, p. 13.
Amendment 128 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) An important objective of this Programme is to deliver increased synergies between the transport, energy and digital sector. For that purpose, the Programme should provide for the adoption of cross-sectoral work programmes that could address specific intervention areas, for instance as regards connected and automated mobility or alternative fuels infrastructure. In addition, the Programme should allow, within each sector, the possibility to consider eligible some ancillary components pertaining to another sector, where such an approach improves the socio-economic benefit of the investment. Synergies between sectors should be incentivized through the award criteria for the selection of actions.
Amendment 137 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point a – point iii
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point a – point iii
(iii) actions implementing sections of the comprehensive network located in the outermost regions in accordance with Chapter II of Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013, including actions relating to the relevant urban nodes, maritime ports, inland ports and rail-road terminals of the comprehensive network as defined at Annex II to Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013;
Amendment 146 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) In order to achieve the objectives laid down in the TEN-T guidelines, it is necessary to support with priority the cross-border links and the missing links of the TEN-T and to ensure, where applicable, that the supported actions are consistent with the corridor work plans established pursuant to Article 47 of Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013 and to the overall network development regarding performance and interoperability.
Amendment 189 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) In order to improve the completion of transport projects in less developed parts of the network, a Cohesion Fund allocation should be transferred to the Programme to finance transport projects in the Member States eligible for financing from the Cohesion Fund. In an initial phase and within a limit of 70% of the transferred envelope, the selection of projects eligible for financing should respect the national allocations under the Cohesion Fund. The remaining 30% of the transferred envelopAt the end of the initial phase, resources transferred to the Programme which have not been committed to a transport infrastructure should be allocated on a competitive basis to projects located in the Member States eligible for financing from the Cohesion Fund with priority to cross-border links and missing links. The Commission should support Member States eligible for financing from the Cohesion Fund in their efforts to develop an appropriate pipeline of projects, in particular by strengthening the institutional capacity of the public administrations concerned.
Amendment 196 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) In order to improve the completion of transport projects in less developed parts of the TEN-T network, a Cohesion Fund allocation should be transferred to the Programme to finance transport projects in the Member States eligible for financing from the Cohesion Fund. In an initial phase and within a limit of 70 % of the transferred envelope, the selection of projects eligible for financing should respect the national allocations under the Cohesion Fund. The remaining 30 % of the transferred envelope should be allocated on a competitive basis to projects located in the Member States eligible for financing from the Cohesion Fund with priority to cross-border links and missing links. The Commission should support Member States eligible for financing from the Cohesion Fund in their efforts to develop an appropriate pipeline of projects, in particular by strengthening the instituoperational capacity of the public administrations concerned.
Amendment 263 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) In addition, building on the success of the WiFi4EU initiative, the Programme should continue to support the provision of free, high quality, secure, local wireless connectivity in the centres of local public life, including entities with a public mission such as public authorities and providers of public services as well as outdoor spaces accessible to the general public, in order to promote the Union's digital vision in local communities.
Amendment 319 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 39
Recital 39
(39) The Financial Regulation establishes the rules concerning the award of grants. In order to take into account the specificity of the actions supported by the Programme and to ensure a consistent implementation among the sectors covered by the Programme, it is necessary to provide additional indications as regards eligibility and award criteria. Without derogating from the Financial Regulation, the work programmes may provide for simplified procedures, in certain cases where the objectives of the calls for proposals do not have strategic implications.
Amendment 320 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 39 a (new)
Recital 39 a (new)
(39a) In accordance with the Financial Regulation, selection and award criteria are defined in the work programmes. In the transport sector, the quality and relevance of a project should be assessed also taking into account its expected impact on the EU connectivity, its compliance with accessibility requirements and its strategy as regards future maintenance needs;
Amendment 413 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. The Programme has the general objective to establish, develop and modernise the trans-European networks in the fields of transport, energy and digital and to facilitate cross-border cooperation in the field of renewable energy, taking into account the long-term decarbonisation commitments and with emphasis on synergies among sectors.
Amendment 486 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. TIn addition to reinstating the figures for the previous CEF in constant euros, on a pro rata basis for each budget heading; the financial envelope for the implementation of the Programme for the period 2021-2027 is set at EUR 462,265,493,000 in current prices.
Amendment 492 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a – introductory part
(a) up to EUR 350,615,493,000 for the specific objectives referred to in Article 3(2)(a), of which:
Amendment 524 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i i a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i i a (new)
(iia) EUR 20,000,000,000 transferred from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) to be spent in line with this Regulation exclusively in Member States eligible for funding from the European Regional Development Fund;
Amendment 551 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3
Article 4 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission shall not depart from the amount referred to in subparagraph 2 (a) (ii) and paragraph 2 (a) (iia) (new).
Amendment 566 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 8
Article 4 – paragraph 8
8. As regards the amounts transferred from the Cohesion Fund, 30% of these amounts shall be made available immediately to all Member States eligible for funding from the Cohesion Fund to finance transport infrastructure projects in accordance with this Regulation, with priority to cross-border and missing links. Uuntil 31 December 20232, the selection of projects eligible for financing shall respect the national allocations under the Cohesion Fund with regard to 70% of the resources transferred. As of 1 January 20243, resources transferred to the Programme which have not been committed to a transport infrastructure project shall be made available to all Member States eligible for funding from the Cohesion Fund to finance transport infrastructure projects in accordance with this Regulation, with priority to cross-border and missing links.
Amendment 578 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 8 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. As regards the amounts transferred from the European Regional Development Fund, 30% of these amounts shall be made available to all Member States eligible for funding from the European Regional Development Fund to finance transport infrastructure projects in accordance with this Regulation, with priority being given to cross-border and missing links. Until 31 December 2023, the selection of projects eligible for financing shall be consistent with the national allocations under the European Regional Development Fund as regards 70% of the resources transferred. As from 1 January 2024, resources transferred to the Programme which have not been committed to a transport infrastructure project shall be made available to all Member States eligible for funding from the European Regional Development Fund to finance transport infrastructure projects in accordance with this Regulation.
Amendment 815 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1
1. Actions contributing simultaneously to the achievement of one or more objectives of at least two sectors, as provided for in Article 3(2) (a), (b) and (c) shall be eligible to receive Union financial assistance under this Regulation. Such actions shall be implemented through specific cross- sectoral work programmes addressing at least two sectors, including specific award criteria and financed proportionally with budget contributions from the sectors involved.
Amendment 828 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) legal entities established in a Member State of the Union;
Amendment 872 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) soundness of the maintenance strategy proposed for the completed project;