9 Amendments of Ramón Luis VALCÁRCEL SISO related to 2018/0138(COD)
Amendment 19 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council22 sets out a common framework for the creation of state-of-the-art, interoperable networks for the development of the internal market. The trans-European transport networks (TEN- T) have a dual layer structure: the comprehensive network ensures connectivity of all regions of the Union whereas the core network consists of those elements of the network which are of the highest strategic importance for the Union. Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013 defines binding completion targets for implementation, with the core network to be completed by 2030 and the comprehensive network by 2050, with the aim of achieving smart, secure and sustainable mobility that will support development and connectivity between urban, peri-urban and rural areas, favouring economic development and cohesion. _________________ 22 Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 on Union guidelines for the development of the trans-European transport network and repealing Decision No 661/2010/EU (OJ L 348, 20.12.2013, p. 1).
Amendment 25 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) In order to improve the effectiveness of the environmental assessments, bringing them into line with the 2030 clean air objectives, and streamline the decision- making process , where the obligation to carry out assessments related to environmental issues of core network projects arises simultaneously from Directive 2011/92/EU, as amended by Directive 2014/52/EU, and from other Union legislation such as Directive 92/43/EEC, Directive 2009/147/EC, Directive 2000/60/EC, Directive 2008/98/EC, Directive 2010/75/EU, Directive 2012/18/EU and Directive 2011/42/EC, Member States should ensure that a joint procedure fulfilling the requirements of these Directives is provided.
Amendment 27 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) The establishment of a single competent authority at national level integrating all permit granting procedures (one-stop shop) should reduce the complexity, improve the efficiency and increase the transparency of the procedures. It should also enhance the cooperation between Member States where appropriatand promote synergy between the various instruments for this objective, given that the stimulation of TEN-T will contribute to the improvement of business competitiveness in the European single market, favouring intra-Community trade. The procedures should promote a real cooperation between investors and the single competent authority and should therefore allow for the scoping in the pre- application phase of the permit granting procedure. Such scoping should be integrated in the detailed application outline and follow the procedure set out in Article 5(2) of 2011/92/EU, as amended by Directive 2014/52/EU.
Amendment 31 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) Cross-border TEN-T infrastructure projects face particular challenges as regards the coordination of permit granting procedures. The European Coordinators should be empowered to monitor these procedures and facilitate their synchronisation and completion, strengthening executive cooperation and building on INTERREG projects on sustainable mobility in cross-border areas.
Amendment 35 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) The Commission is not systematically involved in the authorisation of individual projects. However, in some cases, certain aspects of the project preparation are subject to clearance at Union level. Where the Commission is involved in the procedures, it will give priority treatment to the Union projects of common interest and ensure certainty for project promoters. In some cases State aid approval might be required. In line with the Best Practice Code for the conduct of State aid control procedures, Member States may ask the Commission to deal with projects of common interest on the core network of the TEN-T they consider to be of priority with more predictable timelines under the case portfolio approach or the mutually agreed planning. The Commission will also need to make certain to promote the exchange of best practices in order to ensure a successful trans-European transport network.
Amendment 37 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) The implementation of infrastructure projects on the TEN-T core network should be also supported by Commission guidelines that bring more clarity as regards the implementation of certain types of projects while respecting the Union acquis. For example the Action Plan for nature, people and the economy23foresees such guidance to bring more clarity in view of respecting the Birds and Habitats Directives. Direct support related to public procurement should be made available for projects of common interests to ensure the best value for public money24. Additionally, appropriate technical assistance should be made available under the mechanisms developed for the Multi-Annual Financial Framework 2021-2027, with the aim of providing financial support for TEN-T projects of common interest. _________________ 23 COM(2017) 198 final., contributing thus to the Commission's multi-modal objectives. _________________ 24 COM(2017) 573 final
Amendment 40 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3
Article 3 – paragraph 3
3. To ensure efficient administrative procedures related to projects of common interest, project promoters and all authorities concerned shall ensure that the most rapid, effective and efficient treatment legally possible is given to these projects, including as regards the resources allocated.
Amendment 42 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. In order to meet the time limits set out in Article 6, promote synergy between the instruments available and reduce the administrative burden related to the completion of projects of common interest, all the administrative procedures resulting from the applicable law, both national and of the Union, shall be integrated and result in only one comprehensive decision.
Amendment 43 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. In the case of projects of common interest for which the obligation to carry out assessments of the effects on the environment arises simultaneously from Directive 2011/92/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council and other Union law, Member States shall ensure that joint procedures within the meaning of Article 2(3) of Directive 2011/92/EU are provided for, taking account of potential environmental impacts in cross-border projects.