11 Amendments of Paul RÜBIG related to 2011/0302(COD)
Amendment 218 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 44
Recital 44
(44) On the basis of the sector specific guidelines laid down in separate Regulations, a list of priority areas for which this Regulation should apply has been drawn up and should be included in the Annex. In order to take into account possible changes in political priorities and technological capabilities, as well as traffic flows, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be delegated to the Commission in respect of adopting amendments to the Annex. It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level. The Commission, when preparing and drawing-up delegated acts them up, should ensure a simultaneous, timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the European Parliament and to the Council.
Amendment 222 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 47 a (new)
Recital 47 a (new)
(47a) In order to guarantee broad and fair competition for projects funded under the CEF, the form of the contract must be consistent with the aims and circumstances of the project. The terms of the contract must be drafted in such a way as to spread the risks associated with the work to be carried out fairly, in order to maximise cost-effectiveness and ensure that the work is performed as efficiently as possible. This principle shall apply irrespective of whether a national or international contract model is employed.
Amendment 257 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 12
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 12
(13) "bottleneck" means a physical and/or functional barrier that leads to a system break affecting the continuity of long- distance flows. Such a functional barrier can be absorbed by new infrastructure such as bridges or tunnels that address problems as for example gradients, curve radii, gauge. The need to upgradeeliminated by improving existing infrastructure shall notand/or bey considered as a bottleneckreating new infrastructure;
Amendment 423 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point b – point i
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point b – point i
i) rail and inland waterways and roads: the amount of Union financial aid shall not exceed 20% of the eligible costs; the funding rate may be increased to 30% for actions addressing bottlenecks; the funding rate may be increased to 40% for actions concerning cross-border sections;
Amendment 447 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point b – point ii a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point b – point ii a (new)
iia) actions to support new technologies and innovations for all forms of transport which help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions: the amount of Union financial aid shall not exceed 20% of the eligible costs.
Amendment 523 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 a (new)
Article 13 a (new)
Article 13a In order to guarantee broad and fair competition for projects funded under the CEF, the form of the contract must be consistent with the aims and circumstances of the project. The terms of the contract must be drafted in such a way as to spread the risks associated with the work to be carried out fairly, in order to maximise cost-effectiveness and ensure that the work is performed as efficiently as possible. This principle shall apply irrespective of whether a national or international contract model is employed.
Amendment 565 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1
Article 20 – paragraph 1
Amendment 572 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 23 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. If a large-scale project fails to comply with the general principles laid down in Article 13a, it may not be supported using CEF funds. The Commission shall give the Member State concerned the opportunity to bring the project into line with the general principles in question.
Amendment 577 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25
Article 25
Amendment 593 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – Part I – point a
Annex – Part I – point a
Amendment 688 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – Part I – point 10 – row 10
Annex – Part I – point 10 – row 10
Main -– Main-Donau- IWW studies and works on Canal -– Danube several sections and (Kehlheim – Sulina or bottlenecks; inland Constanta) waterway ports: hinterland connections