Activities of José BLANCO LÓPEZ related to 2016/0047(NLE)
Plenary speeches (1)
Research programme of the Research Fund for Coal and Steel (A8-0358/2016 - Jerzy Buzek) ES
Amendments (26)
Amendment 12 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 1 a (new)
Recital 1 a (new)
(1a) In accordance with EU strategies on Bioeconomy, Circular Economy and Climate and Energy, and more specifically Union’s commitments regarding the reduction of GHG emissions, research shall also focus on the development of innovative (bio)technologies to capture CO/CO2, CH4 and other GHG from coal and steel production, to be used as feedstock for the production of bio-based fuels, chemicals and materials;
Amendment 13 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 1 a (new)
Recital 1 a (new)
(1a) Coal and steel were at the origin of the European integration project, and indeed they are still two of the European Union’s strategic sectors.
Amendment 15 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 1 b (new)
Recital 1 b (new)
(1b) Coal- and steel-related research projects are crucial in order to make European industry more competitive and more environmentally sustainable.
Amendment 16 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 1 c (new)
Recital 1 c (new)
(1c) Bio-based industrial processes can be deployed in order to minimize the environmental impact of coal and steel production, thereby establishing a good synergy;
Amendment 29 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – point -1 (new)
Article 1 – point -1 (new)
Decision 2008/376/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)
(-1) In Article 3, paragraph 2 the following point is added: (fa) CO/CO2 capture and reuse as feedstock for the production of bio-based products;
Amendment 32 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – point -1 a (new)
Article 1 – point -1 a (new)
Decision 2008/376/EC
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – introductory words
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – introductory words
(-1a) in Article 4, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following: Research projects shall aim to reduce the total costs of mining production, improve the quality of the products and reduce the costs of using coal, including the environmental footprint of coal production. Research projects shall encompass the entire coal production chain as follows;
Amendment 33 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – point -1 b (new)
Article 1 – point -1 b (new)
Decision 2008/376/EC
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point i a new
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point i a new
(-1b) Article 4 paragraph 1 point ia is added: (ia) Coal waste through bio-industrial techniques, particularly C0/C02 and CH4 capturing into bio-based products;
Amendment 34 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – point -1 c (new)
Article 1 – point -1 c (new)
Decision 2008/376/EC
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point c
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point c
(c) benefits in terms of mine safety and the environment-1c) Article 4, paragraph 3 point c is replaced by the following: (c) benefits in terms of mine safety, the protection of the environment and climate change reduction and mitigation;
Amendment 35 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – point -1 d (new)
Article 1 – point -1 d (new)
Decision 2008/376/EC
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new)
(-1d) Article 4, paragraph 3, point ca is added (ca)) reduction of GHG emissions;
Amendment 36 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – point -1 e (new)
Article 1 – point -1 e (new)
Decision 2008/376/EC
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point a
(-1e) Article 6 paragraph 2 point a is replaced by the following: (a) a reduction in emissions from coal utilisation,, including capture and, storage of CO2, and processing of C0/CO2, including using innovative bio-technologies to be used as feedstock for the production of bio-based fuels, chemicals and materials;
Amendment 38 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – point -1 f (new)
Article 1 – point -1 f (new)
Decision 2008/376/EC
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) a reduction-1f) Article 6 paragraph 2 point b is replaced by the following: (b) a reduction, including through bio- industrial technologies, in greenhouse gas emissions, in particular methane, from coal deposits;
Amendment 39 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – point -1 g (new)
Article 1 – point -1 g (new)
Decision 2008/376/EC
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point d
(-1g) Article 6 paragraph 2 point d is replaced by the following; (d) the refurbishment of waste heaps and the industrial, including bio- industrial, use of residues from coal production and consumption;
Amendment 48 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – point -1 h (new)
Article 1 – point -1 h (new)
Decision 2008/376/EC
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point c
(-1h) Article 10, paragraph 1, point c is replaced by the following (c) control and protection of the environment in and around the workplace, including, in the event, the deployment of biotechnologies;
Amendment 50 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Decision 2008/376/EC
Article 21 – point d
Article 21 – point d
(d) the relevance of the work being undertaken on specific projects and its relevance;
Amendment 51 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Decision 2008/376/CE
Article 21 – point h
Article 21 – point h
(h) the rules and procedures concerning the evaluation of proposals for RTD actions, as well as the evaluation of the RTD proposals received and the priority to be given to those proposals, having regard to the funds available;
Amendment 53 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Decision 2008/376/EC
Article 21 – point i b (new)
Article 21 – point i b (new)
(ib) the number, competence and composition of the Technical Groups referred to in Article 24;
Amendment 54 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – point 2
Article 1 – point 2
Decision 2008/376/EC
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Each Advisory Group shall be composed in accordance with the tables set out in the Annex. Members of the Advisory Groups shall be individuals appointed by the Director General of the Commission’s Directorate General for Research and Innovation to represent a common interest shared by stakeholders. They shall act individually and not represent an individual stakeholder, but shall express an opinion common to the different stakeholder organisations.
Amendment 58 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – point 2
Article 1 – point 2
Decision 2008/376/EC
Article 22 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 22 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
They shall be active in the field concerned and be aware of the industrial and sectoral priorities.
Amendment 62 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – point 3
Article 1 – point 3
Decision 2008/376/EC
Article 24 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 24 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
The Coal and Steel Technical Groups (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Technical Groups’) shall support and advise the Commission on the monitoring of research and pilot or demonstration projects and, where necessary, in the definition of the priority objectives of the RFCS Programme, guaranteeing its coherence with the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme.
Amendment 64 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – point 3
Article 1 – point 3
Decision 2008/376/EC
Article 24 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 24 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Members of the Technical Groups shall be appointed in their personal capacity by the Director General of the Commission’s Directorate General for Research and Innovation.
Amendment 67 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – point 3
Article 1 – point 3
Decision 2008/376/EC
Article 24 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 24 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
They shall come from the sectors related to the coal and steel industry, research organisations or user industries, and shall at all events be active in the field concerned and have responsibility for research strategy, management or production in the related sectors.
Amendment 74 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – point 4 a (new)
Article 1 – point 4 a (new)
Decision 2008/376/EC
Article 26 – paragraph 2
Article 26 – paragraph 2
(4a) Article 26, second paragraph, is replaced by the following Each proposal shall include a detailed description of the proposed project and contain full information on objectives, partnerships, including the precise role of each partner, management structure, anticipated results, expected applications and an assessment of anticipated industrial, technological, economic, social and environmental benefits.
Amendment 75 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – point 5
Article 1 – point 5
Decision 208/376/EC
Article 27 – paragraph 2
Article 27 – paragraph 2
The Commission shall ensure thata confidential, fair and equitable evaluation of proposals, and shall establish and publish a manual for the evaluation and selection of RTD actions is, a paper copy of which shall be made available to all potential participants.
Amendment 76 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – point 6
Article 1 – point 6
Decision 2008/376/EC
Article 28 – paragraph 3
Article 28 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission shall draw up a list of the proposals adopted in order of merit, after consulting the Advisory and Technical Groups.
Amendment 77 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – point 8
Article 1 – point 8
Decision 2008/376/EC
Article 33 – paragraph 2
Article 33 – paragraph 2
Eligible staff costs shall cover only the actual hours worked by the persons directly carrying out the work under the action. All working hours charged shall be recorded and certified.
Amendment 78 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – point 8 a (new)
Article 1 – point 8 a (new)
(8a) Article 36, paragraph 2 is replaced by the following: On completion of the work, a final report comprising an assessment of exploitation and impact shall be provided by the beneficiary or beneficiaries. That report shall be published by the Commission in full or in summarised form depending on the strategic relevance of the project and following consultation, if necessary, of the relevant Advisory Group. All final reports shall be numerated and dated and made available in a systematic online database.