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REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the Connecting Europe Facility and repealing Regulations (EU) No 1316/2013 and (EU) No 283/2014 PDF (1 MB) DOC (238 KB)
Amendments (76)
Amendment 82 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2 a (new)
Recital 2 a (new)
(2a) The Connecting Europe Facility should integrate a gender perspective in all its working and decision making processes, make sure that committees and projects teams are gender balanced and ensure that the implementation of this fund contributes to the promotion of gender equality in compliance with EU gender mainstreaming obligations (article 8 TFEU).
Amendment 87 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The Programme should aim at supporting climate change,the fight against climate change, ensuring an inclusive transition to a fully sustainable, net-zero carbon economy through environmentally and socially sustainable projects and, where appropriate, climate change mitigation and adaptation actions. In particular, the contribution of the Programme to achieving the goals and objectives of the Paris Agreement as well as the proposed 2030 climate and energy targets and long-term decarbonisation objective should be reinforced.
Amendment 93 #
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 250% of the EU budget expenditures supporting climate objectives18 . Actions under this Programme are expected to contribute 60at least 70 % 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 infrastructure, alternative fuels, cleanzero-emission mobility, decarbonised urban transport, electricity transmission, electricity storage, smart grids, CO2 transportationenergy efficiency and renewable energy; ii) 40% for railway infrastructure, sustainable navigable inland waterways and multimodal transport, and gas infrastructure - if enabling increased use of renewable hydrogen or bio- methaneused exclusively to transport sustainable bio- methane and renewable hydrogen with positive life-cycle and efficiency assessment according to a methodology to be developed by the Commission. 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 CommissionAnnex Ia and coherently with the guidance developed for other programmes of the Union where relevant. __________________ 18 COM(2018) 321, page 13 COM(2018) 321, page 13
Amendment 110 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
(4a) In order to address the European Court of Auditors' recommendations 1a , climate mainstreaming mechanisms should differentiate between mitigation and adaptation, and Climate action spending should be materialized ex-ante through all programming and planning processes rather than simply reported ex- post. __________________ 1a European Court of Auditor Special report 31, 2016
Amendment 119 #
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 sustainable alternative fuels, if contributing to emissions reductions in view of the EU’s long term GHG emissions reduction target. 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 199 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
Amendment 218 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council27 identifiesd the trans-European energy infrastructure priorities which needed to be implemented in order to meet the Union's energy and climate policy objectives, identifies projects of common interest necessary to implement those priori that have been in application before the ratification of the Paris Climate Agreement, and before the adoption of the Clean energy for all Europeans package, with its targets and objectives, and lays down measures in the field of the granting of permits, public involvement and regulation to speed up and/or facilitate the implementation of those projects, including for 2030 and 2050. In order to ensure that identified projects of common interest do adequately implement the most up-to-date EU priorities, the underlying Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 should be revised, so that objectives, procedures and selection criteria for the eligibility of such projects for Union financial assistance. mirror EU policy goals. __________________ 27 Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 April 2013 on guidelines for trans- European energy infrastructure and repealing Decision No 1364/2006/EC and amending Regulations (EC) No 713/2009, (EC) No 714/2009 and (EC) No 715/2009 (OJ L 115, 25.4.2013, p. 39).
Amendment 224 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17 a (new)
Recital 17 a (new)
(17a) Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 should also be revised concerning the measures in the field of the granting of permits, public involvement and regulation to speed up and/or facilitate the implementation of those projects, because developments on projects such as the Bay of Biscay interconnector or the Mid-Cat pipeline have demonstrated that an acceleration of projects should never be done at the expense of stakeholder involvement or an insufficient Environmental Impact Assessment.
Amendment 227 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) Directive [recast Renewables Directive] stresses the need to set up an enabling framework comprising the enhanced use of Union funds, with explicit reference to enabling actions to support cross-border cooperation in the field of renewable energy. Regulation [Governance of the Energy Union] establishes a renewable energy financing mechanism to support EU renewable projects, which should also receive funding from the EU budget, given that both instruments contain strong cross- border dimensions.
Amendment 235 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19 a (new)
Recital 19 a (new)
(19a) Regulation [Governance of the Energy Union], stresses the need for Member States to use the 'energy efficiency first’ principle, which means to consider, before taking energy planning, policy and investment decisions, whether cost-efficient, technically, economically and environmentally sound, alternative energy efficiency measures could replace in whole or in part the envisaged planning, policy and investment measures, whilst still achieving the objectives of the respective decisions.
Amendment 242 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) Innovative infrastructure technologies that enable the transition to a low carbonsustainable, renewables-based, highly energy efficient energy and mobility systems and improve security of supply are essential in view of the Union's decarbonisation agenda. In particular, in its Communication of 23 November 2017 "Communication on strengthening Europe's energy networks"28 , the Commission emphasised that the role of electricity, where renewable energy will constitute half of the electricity generation by 2030, will increasingly be driving the decarbonisation of sectors so far dominated by fossil fuels, such as transport, industry and heating and cooling and that accordingly, the focus under the trans- European energy infrastructure policy is increasinglymust be on electricity interconnections, electricity storages and smart grids projects. To support the Union's decarbonisation objectives, due consideration and priority should be given to technologies and projects contributing to the transition to a lowsustainable, net-zero carbon economy. The Commission willshould aim at increasing the number of cross-border smart grid, innovative storage as well as carbon dioxide transportationlimate relevant cross-border projects to be supported under the Programme to 100% . __________________ 28 COM(2017) 718
Amendment 247 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20 a (new)
Recital 20 a (new)
(20a) Given the commitments made under the Paris Agreement, scarce public money should not be used to support fossil fuel based projects or those technologies that increase or maintain the role of fossil fuels in Europe.
Amendment 253 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) Schools, universities, libraries, local, regional or national administrations, main providers of public services, hospitals and medical centres, transport hubs and digitally intensive enterprises are entities and places that can influence important socio-economic developments in the area where they are located. Such socio- economic drivers need to be at the cutting edge of Gigabit connectivity in order to provide access to the best services and applications for European citizens, business and local communitieHigh speed connectivity bring the possibility to interact with administrations and participate in the political life, exercise the freedom of speech and other fundamental rights. A connected citizen is empowered to properly function in a digitised world and can be a vector of contributing to the promotion of democratic principles and human rights. The Programme should support access to Gigabit connectivity for these socio- economic drivers with a view to maximising their positive spill-over effects on the wider economy and society, including by generating wider demanduses for connectivity and services.
Amendment 259 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24 a (new)
Recital 24 a (new)
(24a) Recalls that the digital divide is created by lack of network access but also by uneven speeds between regions and lack of knowledge about the way the network can be used to improve citizens life. A comprehensive approach is needed to increase coverage, achieve similar levels of connectivity and equal knowledge for all.
Amendment 267 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
Recital 27
(27) Unconnected territories in all areas of the Union, including in central ones, represent bottlenecks and unexploited potential tovulnerabilities and gaps in the digital single market. In most rural and remote areas, high quality Internet connectivity can play an essential role in preventing digital divide, isolation and depopulation by reducing the costs of delivery of both goods and services and partially compensating for remoteness. High quality Internet connectivity is necessary for new economic opportunities such as precision farming or the development of a bio-economy in rural areas. The Programme should contribute to providing all European households, rural or urban, with very high capacity fixed or wireless connectivity, focusing on those deployments for which a degree of market failure is observed and which can be addressed using low intensity grants. In doing so, the Programme should aim at achieving a comprehensive coverage of households and territories, as gaps in an already covered area are uneconomic to address at a later stage.
Amendment 290 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 31
Recital 31
(31) The positive results of the first Blending Call for proposals launched under the current programme in 2017, confirmed the relevance and added value of using EU grants for blending with financing from the European Investment Bank or National Promotional Banks or other development and public financial institutions as well as from private-sector finance institutions and private-sector investors, including through public private partnerships. The Programme should therefore continue to provide for dedicated Calls enabling combination between certain EU grants and other sources of financing while respecting full climate mainstreaming and proofing.
Amendment 298 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32
Recital 32
(32) The policy objectives of this Programme will be also addressed through financial instruments and budgetary guarantee under the policy window(s) [...] of the InvestEU Fund. The Programme's actions should be used to address market failures or sub-optimal investment situations, in a proportionate manner, without duplicating or crowding out private financing and have a clear European added value, generate long-term environmental and societal benefits, have a clear European added value, fulfil the additionality requirement and be 100% climate relevant.
Amendment 303 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32 a (new)
Recital 32 a (new)
(32a) Utmost transparency, accountability and democratic scrutiny of innovative financial instruments and mechanisms that involve the Union budget, especially as regards their contribution, both expected and achieved, to reaching Union objectives, should be ensured.
Amendment 309 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 35
Recital 35
(35) At Union level, the European Semester of economic policy coordination is the framework to identify national reform priorities and monitor their implementation. Member States develop their own national multiannual investment strategies in support of these reform priorities. These strategies should be presented alongside the yearly National Reform Programmes as a way to outline and coordinate priority investment projects to be supported by national and/or Union funding and avoid any contradiction with the priorities of the Union, including the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement. They should also serve to use Union funding in a coherent manner and to maximise the added value of the financial support to be received notably from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and Cohesion Fund, the European Investment Stabilisation Function, InvestEU and the Connecting Europe Facility, where relevant. Financial support should also be used in a manner consistent with Union and national energy and climate plans where relevant.
Amendment 325 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 44
Recital 44
(44) Pursuant to paragraph 22 and 23 of the Inter-institutional agreement for Better Law-Making of 13 April 201639 , there is a need to evaluate this Programme on the basis of information collected through specific monitoring requirements such as on climate tracking and climate proofing, while avoiding overregulation and administrative burdens, in particular on Member States. Evaluations should be carried out by the Commission and communicated to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of Regions in order to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of the funding and its impact on the overall goals of the Programme. __________________ 39 Interinstitutional Agreement between the European Parliament, the Council of the European Union and the European Commission on Better Law-Making of 13 April 2016; OJ L 123, 12.5.2016, p. 1–14
Amendment 327 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 45
Recital 45
(45) AdequatTransparent and accountable monitoring and reporting measures including measurable, gender disaggregated indicators should be implemented in order to report the progress of the Programme towards the achievement of the general and specific objectives set out in this Regulation. This performance reporting system should ensure that data for monitoring implementation of the Programme and its results are collected efficiently, effectively and in a timely manner. It is necessary to impose proportionate reporting requirements on recipients of Union funds in order to collect relevant data for the Programme, especially to ensure climate mainstreaming objectives, while respecting confidentiality of commercially sensitive information.
Amendment 341 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) “renewable alternative fuels” means alternative fuels as defined in Article 2(1) of Directive 2014/94/EU; renewable fuels or renewable power sources which serve as a substitute for fossil oil and gas sources in the energy supply to transport, including renewable electricity, biofuels and biogas as defined in the [recast Renewables Directive]. (This amendment applies throughout the text. Adopting it will necessitate corresponding changes throughout the text, i.e. replacing “alternative fuels” with “renewable alternative fuels”.)
Amendment 350 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) ‘Blending operation’ means actions supported by the EU budget, including within blending facilities pursuant to Article [2(6)] of the Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/XXX (the ‘Financial Regulation’), combining selected non- repayable forms of support and/or financial instruments from the EU budget with repayable forms of support from development or other public finance institutions, as well as from commercial finance institutions and investors;
Amendment 353 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
(da) ‘climate proofing’ means projects shall be subject to a life-cycle assessment with a view to minimise detrimental impacts and maximise benefits on climate mitigation and adaptation. For that purpose, an assessment shall be provided based on guidance to be developed by the Commission, using the 1.5 degrees climatic scenario within sectoral decarbonisation pathways and the energy efficiency first principle.
Amendment 368 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point h
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point h
(h) “cross-border project in the field of renewable energy” means a project selected or eligible to be selected under a cooperation agreement or any other kind of arrangements between Member States, regional and local authorities, including those set out in Articles 8, 9 or 10 of [recast of Directive 2009/28/EC], or arrangements between Member States and third countries as, including those defined in Articles 6, 7, 9 or 11 11 of [recast of Directive 2009/828/EC] in the planning or deployment of renewable energy, in accordance with the criteria set out in Part IV of the Annex to this Regulation;
Amendment 378 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point i a (new) [Regulation on the Governance of the Energy Union]
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point i a (new) [Regulation on the Governance of the Energy Union]
(ia) “Efficiency first principle” means the prioritisation, in all energy planning, policy and investment decisions, of measures to make energy demand and energy supply more efficient, by means of cost-optimal energy end-use savings, demand-side response initiatives and more efficient conversion, transmission and distribution of energy.
Amendment 411 #
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, taking into accountin accordance with the long-term decarbonisation commitments and with emphasis on synergies among sectors. The Programme supports especially infrastructure projects that contribute to minimise external costs in the fields of safety, environment and climate. To this effect, at least 70% of the overall financial envelope of the Programme shall contribute to fulfil the climate objectives.
Amendment 452 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a – point ii
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a – point ii
Amendment 471 #
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, investment in energy efficiency, smart grids and interoperability of networks across borders and sectors, facilitatensuring decarbonisation and ensurin line with climate commitments, enabling security of supply, and to facilitate cross- border cooperation in the area of renewable energy;
Amendment 529 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i i i
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i i i
Amendment 536 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) up to EUR 8,650,000,000 for the specific objectives referred to in Article 3(2)(b), out of which up to 1at least 20% for the cross-border projects in the field of renewable energy
Amendment 590 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 9
Article 4 – paragraph 9
9. Resources allocated to Member States under shared management may, at their request, be transferred to the Programme. The Commission shall implement those resources directly in accordance with [point (a) of Article 62(1)] of the Financial Regulation or indirectly in accordance with point (c) of that Article. Where possible those resources shall be used for the benefit of the Member State concerned.
Amendment 595 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d – indent 4 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d – indent 4 a (new)
– supports the Unions targets and objectives in the field of energy and climate policy.
Amendment 609 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Amendment 618 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
1. Cross-border projects in the field of renewable energy shall involve at least two Member States and shall be included in a cooperation agreement or any other kind of arrangement between Member States or arrangements between Member States and third countries as set out in [Articles 6, 7, 9 or 11 of Directive 2009/28/ECrevised Renewables Directive]. These projects shall be identified in accordance with the criteria and procedure laid down in Part IV of the Annex to this Regulation.
Amendment 628 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 4 – point b
Article 7 – paragraph 4 – point b
(b) the applicant demonstrates, that the project would not materialise in the absence of the grant, or that the project cannot be commercially viable in the absence of the grant. This analysis shall take into account any revenues resulting from support schemes.
Amendment 631 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Funding under this Regulation shall contribute to the EU renewable energy financing mechanism pursuant to [Article 27a of the Regulation on the Governance of the Energy Union] and to the enabling framework for renewable energy deployment pursuant to [Article 3(5) of recast of Directive 2009/28/EC] in order to ensure an effective use of Union funds. To this end up to 50% of resources distributed to the cross-border projects in the field of renewable energy pursuant to Article 4(2)(b) of this Regulation may be transferred to the EU renewable energy financing mechanism in order to support renewable energy deployment across the Union;
Amendment 652 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – point g
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – point g
(g) the extent to which the deployed technology is best suited for the specific project, while proposing the best balance between state-of-the-art technologies in terms of data flow capacity, transmission security, network resilience and cost efficiencyensuring the future proofing of the infrastructure.
Amendment 662 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
1. Only actions contributing to the achievement of the objectives referred to in Article 3 and which have been subject to climate proofing according to Annex Ia are eligible for funding. Such actions include in particular studies, works and other accompanying measures necessary for the management and implementation of the Programme and the sector-specific guidelines.
Amendment 769 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point c
Amendment 788 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) actions relating to projects of common interest as set out at Article 14 in the categories of Annex II, 1 of Regulation (EU) No 347/2013;
Amendment 794 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
(ba) actions comprising exclusive use with renewable hydrogen or bio methane after having been classed eligible pursuant to a methodology developed by the European Commission. This shall at least comprise of the following elements: (i) list of obligatory technical adaptations to be implemented (ii) minimum efficiency and lifecycle coefficient to be achieved (iii) overall sustainability and greenhouse gas reduction level to be achieved. The methodology shall be adopted according to the procedure set out in Article 24.
Amendment 805 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point e
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point e
(e) actions supporting access of all European households to very high capacity networks;
Amendment 814 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1
1. Actions contributing 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 with budget contributions from the sectors involved, commensurate to their sectorial budget and benefit.
Amendment 842 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) economic, social and environmental impact (benefits and costs);Efficiency first principle
Amendment 848 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) economic, social, climate and environmental impact (benefits and external costs);
Amendment 873 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point f
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point f
(f) soundness of the implementation plan proposed; soundness, comprehensiveness and transparency of the project’s cost benefit analysis;
Amendment 881 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point i
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point i
(i) consistency with Union and national energy and climate plans. and long-term strategies referred to in [Governance Regulation], in compliance with the Paris Agreement;
Amendment 885 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point i a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point i a (new)
(ia) lifecycle assessment of planned infrastructure to ensure compliance with the sector specific emission reduction and decarbonisation pathways in line with the Paris Agreement;
Amendment 893 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point i b (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point i b (new)
(ib) Long-term resilience of the investments.
Amendment 903 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. In the energy sector, the assessment of proposals against the award criteria referred to in paragraph 1 shall ensure that proposed actions are consistent with the commitments made under the Paris Agreement.
Amendment 909 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
1. For studies, the amount of Union financial assistance shall not exceed 50 % of the total eligible cost concerning actions providing synergies and in the field of energy. For other categories, financial assistance should not exceed 30% of the total eligible costs. For studies financed with the amounts transferred from the Cohesion Fund, the maximum co- financing rates shall be those applicable to the Cohesion Fund as specified in paragraph 2 (b).
Amendment 963 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 14 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) The co-financing rates may be increased to a maximum of 75 % for actions contributing to the development of projects of common interest which, based on the evidence referred to in Article 14(2) in the categories of Annex II.1(a) to (d) of Regulation (EU) No 347/2013, provide a high degree of regional or Union-wide security of supply, strengthen the solidarity of the Union or comprise highly innovative solutions.
Amendment 972 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) only expenditure incurred in Member States may be eligible, except where the project of common interest or cross-border projects in the field of renewable energy involves the territory of one or more third countries as referred to in Article 5 or Article 11 paragraph 4 of this Regulation or international waters and where the action is indispensable to the achievement of the objectives of the project concerned and commensurate benefit is within EU countries;
Amendment 1002 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) following a review in the framework of the UNFCCC process, it is established that the action is not in line with climate imperatives and objectives committed to under the Paris Agreement.
Amendment 1009 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1
Article 18 – paragraph 1
1. An action that has received a contribution under the Programme may also receive a contribution from anyselected other Union programme, including Funds under shared management, provided that the contributions do not cover the same costs. The rules and criteria of each contributing Union programme shall apply to its respective contribution to the action. In case of combination with InvestEU, the latter shall always take the highest risk tranche of the project in question. The cumulative funding shall not exceed the total eligible costs of the action and the support from the different Union programmes may be calculated on a pro- rata basis in accordance with the documents setting out the conditions for support.
Amendment 1010 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Actions which comply with all of the following cumulative, comparative, conditions:
Amendment 1020 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 2
Article 19 – paragraph 2
2. The work programmes shall be adopted by the Commission by means of an implementing act. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to indelegated acts, in accordance with Article 224 of this Regulation.
Amendment 1029 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 3
Article 20 – paragraph 3
3. The performance reporting system shall ensure that data for monitoring programme implementation and results are collected efficiently, effectively and in a timely manner. To that end, proportionate reporting requirements shall be imposed on recipients of Union funds and, where relevant, Member States, including to allow climate proofing and tracking.
Amendment 1034 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 2
Article 21 – paragraph 2
2. The interim evaluation of the Programme shall be performed once there is sufficient information available about the implementation of the Programme, but no later than fourtwo years after the start of the programme implementation. It shall also include a comprehensive evaluation, if the procedures, objectives and eligibility criteria of Regulation 1315/2013 and Regulation 347/2013 are still adequate for the priorities of the ongoing funding period, especially with regards to Articles 7 and 10 of this Regulation, and aligned with EU policy goal under the Paris Agreement and the EU 2030 and 2050 objectives. This evaluation shall be followed by legislative proposals, where appropriate.
Amendment 1037 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 3
Article 21 – paragraph 3
3. At the end of the implementation of the Programme, but no later than fourtwo years after the end of the period specified in Article 1, a final evaluation of the Programme shall be carried out by the Commission.
Amendment 1038 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1
Article 22 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall be assisted by the CEF Coordination Committee. The Committee shall be a committee within the meaning of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011, aim for gender balance and ensure to take into account stakeholder contributions, including from civil society organisations..
Amendment 1042 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) (a) to amend part Ia of the Annex regarding the climate tracking and proofing of allocated resources;
Amendment 1045 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) To develop a methodology allowing to define actions comprising exclusive use with renewable hydrogen or bio methane. This shall at least comprise of the following elements for eligibility: (i) list of obligatory technical adaptations to be implemented (ii) minimum efficiency and lifecycle coefficient to be achieved (iii) overall sustainability and greenhouse gas reduction level to be achieved.
Amendment 1051 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1
Article 25 – paragraph 1
1. The recipients of Union funding shall acknowledge the origin and ensure the visibility of the Union funding (in particular when promoting the actions and their results), by providing coherent, effective and proportionate targeted information to multiple audiences, including the media and the public. They shall also publish information on how stakeholder concerns and contributions have been taken into account or problems remedied, including alternative routing scenarios and environmental concerns, and give a detailed account on how the allocated budget has been spent.
Amendment 1053 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 4
Article 27 – paragraph 4
4. If necessary, appropriations may be entered in the budget beyond 2027 to cover the expenses proThe underlying TEN guidelines, eligibility criteria and subsequent lists of projects of common interest shall be revidsed for in Article 4(5) of this Regulation, to enable the manageby 2021 to align legislations and objectives with other EU legislation in energy, transport and digital policy, as well as with international commitments of actions not completed by 31 December 2027n the fight against climate change.
Amendment 1056 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part I – table – Transport – Specific Objectives and Indicators
Annex I – part I – table – Transport – Specific Objectives and Indicators
Transport Efficient and Number of cross-border and missing links interconnected networks addressed with the support of CEF and infrastructure for (including actions relating to urban nodes, smart, sustainable, maritime ports, inland ports and rail-road inclusive, safe and secure terminals of the TEN-T core network) secure mobility Number of CEF supported actions contributing to the digitalisation of transport Number of alternative fuel supply points built or upgraded with the support of CEF Number of CEF supported actions contributing to the safety of transport Adaptation to military Number of transport infrastructure mobility requirements components adapted to meet military deleted mobility requirements deleted
Amendment 1071 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part I – table – Energy – Indicators
Annex I – part I – table – Energy – Indicators
Energy Contribution to Number of CEF actions contributing to interconnectivity and projects interconnecting MS networks and integration of markets removing internal constraints Security of energy Number of CEF actions contributing to supply projects ensuring resilient gas networkelectricity network Number of CEF actions contributing to the smartening and digitalisation of grids and increasing energy storage capacity Sustainable development Number of CEF actions contributing to through enabling projects enabling increased penetration of decarbonisation renewable energy in the energy systems Number of CEF actions contributing to cross-border cooperation in the area of renewables
Amendment 1074 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part I a (new)
Annex I – part I a (new)
Ia Climate tracking and proofing of allocated resources So as to ensure the climate mainstreaming objectives stipulated in this Regulation are fulfilled, the Commission shall put in place a system for climate tracking for allocated resources and the actual spending based on the Rio Marker system, differentiating between mitigation and adaptation and the different sectors and its GHG emission reductions. Climate proofing shall go beyond current carbon pricing and CO2 footprint methodologies and at least comprise the following criteria: (a) Integration of the energy efficiency first principle (b) Long-term environmental and societal impact (c) Lifecycle assessment of projects with a view to minimise detrimental impacts and maximise benefits on climate mitigation and adaptation. For that purpose, an assessment shall be provided based on guidance to be developed by the Commission, using the 1.5 degrees climatic scenario within sectoral decarbonisation pathways.
Amendment 1183 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part IV – point 3 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Annex I – part IV – point 3 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(b a) Efficiency and life-cycle costs.
Amendment 1185 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part IV – point 3 – paragraph 1 – point f
Annex I – part IV – point 3 – paragraph 1 – point f
(f) air, soil and water quality and other local pollution;
Amendment 1189 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part IV – point 3 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
Annex I – part IV – point 3 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
(fa) health impacts;
Amendment 1191 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part IV – point 4 – paragraph 1
Annex I – part IV – point 4 – paragraph 1
Promoters of a project, including Member States, potentially eligible for selection as a cross-border project in the field of renewable energy under a cooperation agreement or any other kind of arrangement between Member States and/or between Member States and third countries as set out in [Articles 6, 7, 9, or 11 of Directive 2009/28/ECrecast Renewable Directive], and seeking to obtain the status of cross-border projects in the field of renewable energy, shall submit an application for selection as a cross- border projects in the field of renewable energy to the Commission. The application shall include the relevant information to allow the Commission to evaluate the project against the criteria laid down in points 2 and 3, in line with the methodologies referred to in Article 7.
Amendment 1192 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part IV – point 4 – paragraph 5
Annex I – part IV – point 4 – paragraph 5
The Commission shall, when selecting the cross-border projects in the field of renewable energy, aim for a manageable total number. The Commission shall endeavour to ensure an appropriate geographical balance in the identification of cross-border projects in the field of renewable energy. Regional groupings may be used for the identification of projects.
Amendment 1201 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part V – point 2 – paragraph 1 – indent 4
Annex I – part V – point 2 – paragraph 1 – indent 4
– supports equal access to innovative digital services;
Amendment 1207 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part V – table – Core network “Rhine-Danube”
Annex I – part V – table – Core network “Rhine-Danube”
Core network corridor "Rhine – Danube" Cross-border sections for CAM - experimentation More extensive section for larger scale Frankfurt (M) – Passau – Vienna – Budapest – deployment of CAM Bucharest – Constanta – Iasi Karlsruhe – München – Salzburg – Wels Frankfurt (M) – Strasbourg