Activities of Etelka BARSI-PATAKY
Plenary speeches (31)
The Intelligent Transport Systems Action Plan - Intelligent Transport Systems in the field of road transport and interfaces with other transport modes (debate)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
2050: The future begins today − Recommendations for the EU's future integrated policy on climate change (debate)
European Space Policy: How to bring space down to earth (debate)
Towards Europe-wide Safer, Cleaner and Efficient Mobility: The First Intelligent Car Report (debate)
European satellite radionavigation programmes (EGNOS and Gallileo) (debate)
European satellite radionavigation programmes (EGNOS and Gallileo) (debate)
Sustainable European transport policy, taking into account European energy and environment policies (debate)
Accomplishment of the internal market in Community postal services (debate)
A renewed EU tourism policy: towards a stronger partnership for European tourism (debate)
Community postal services (debate)
Sustainable mobility (debate)
Galileo (debate)
Radio Spectrum (debate)
Development of the Community's railways Certification of train drivers operating locomotives and trains on the railway system in the Community International rail passengers' rights and obligations (continuation of debate)
Implementation of the Seventh Framework Programme of the EC and the EAEC (debate)
Inland waterway transport (debate)
GALILEO (debate)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
Seventh framework programme – Nuclear research and training activities (2007-2011) (debate)
Road safety: bringing eCall to citizens (debate)
Presentation of the programme of the Austrian Presidency
Digital switchover
Community railways
Deployment and commercial operating phases of the European programme of satellite radionavigation
Air safety
Deployment and commercial operating phases of the European programme of satellite radionavigation
Structural Funds
European Council/Luxembourg Presidency
Policy challenges and budgetary means
Work programme of the Netherlands presidency (continuation)
Reports (3)
REPORT Report on the amended proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the further implementation of the European satellite radionavigation programmes (EGNOS and Galileo) PDF (452 KB) DOC (471 KB)
REPORT Report on Keep Europe moving - Sustainable mobility for our continent PDF (176 KB) DOC (121 KB)
REPORT Report on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the implementation of the deployment and commercial operating phases of the European programme of satellite radionavigation PDF (297 KB) DOC (301 KB)
Opinions (1)
OPINION Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament: Financial Perspectives 2007 - 2013
Amendments (82)
Amendment 3 #
2008/2216(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses that ITS is a key instrument for using existing infrastructure effectively and for making transport more efficient, safer and secure and environmentally cleaner, thus contributing to the development of sustainable mobility for citizens and the economy;
Amendment 6 #
2008/2216(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Considers that interoperability in the development of ITS is paramount for coherent and effective ITS deployment in Europe; stresses that in case of TERN investment (construction or maintenance), efforts should be made to comply with the necessary deployment of ITS services;
Amendment 7 #
2008/2216(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. As there is already a significant supply on the European ITS market, requests that the Commission defines specifications for the minimum level of ITS applications and services that is achievable by all Member States and necessary for the efficient deployment, implementation and operation of ITS;
Amendment 8 #
2008/2216(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Considers it important to streprepare a market demand assessment evaluating then real need beyond the defined minimum level of ITS applications and services and to strengthen internal market aspects of ITS through standardisation and an appropriate regulatory framework;
Amendment 9 #
2008/2216(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Stresses the importance of cross- border cooperation both at the technical and administrative level at the EU external borders, which is crucial for the effective implementation of ITS in the EU;
Amendment 22 #
2008/2216(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Urges the Commission to continue the process of reducing communication costs so that the communication and information equipment based on telecommunication could be used in a more comprehensive way;
Amendment 8 #
2008/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas urban centres (cities and their surroundings) are in many ways extremely important for the life of Europe’s citizens; whereas Europe’s citiban centres face similar problems and challenges with regard to traffic, in spite of the differences in their size and structure,
Amendment 18 #
2008/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas a suitable division of tasks between the European Union and towns and cities must be decided upon, in line with the subsidiarity principle, in which the European Union should play a supporting role,
Amendment 39 #
2008/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas European policy on urban transport must take into account aspects of regional and social cohesion; whereas attention must be paid to the particular needs of employees (commuters) and the least affluent, and to the special problems and conditions in the new Member States,
Amendment 40 #
2008/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas attention must be paid to the special problems and conditions in the new Member States,
Amendment 50 #
2008/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas internalising external costs is an important step towards the goal of achieving real costing in the transport sector, the possibility of cross- subsidisation of sustainable urban transport concepts needs to be assessed and efforts must be made to develop new financial instruments,
Amendment 59 #
2008/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Considers the clear definition of areas of responsibility of the European Union to be necessary, taking account of the subsidiarity principle; is convinced that a distinct added value could be introduced in some areas by concerted action within the Community;
Amendment 77 #
2008/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 - Indent 1
Paragraph 3 - Indent 1
- an integrated European global approach to urban transport to be developed, depending on the size of the urban centres, which will serve as a reference point for European, national, regional and local players (municipalities, citizens, businesses and industry);
Amendment 97 #
2008/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 - Indent 4
Paragraph 3 - Indent 4
- an evaluation of the external costs of the various modes of transport and assessment of the possibility of internalising these, taking account of the particular circumstances in cities;
Amendment 115 #
Amendment 128 #
2008/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Title between paragraphs 4 and 5
Title between paragraphs 4 and 5
Standardisation and harmonisation (hard law)
Amendment 143 #
2008/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 - Indent 2
Paragraph 5 - Indent 2
− technical and organisational requirements for the interoperability of the various modes of transport and 'intelligent' traffic guidance systems,
Amendment 160 #
2008/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Title between paragraphs 5 and 6
Title between paragraphs 5 and 6
Dissemination and exchange of best practices (soft law)
Amendment 175 #
2008/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 - Indent 6
Paragraph 6 - Indent 6
- improvements in public local passenger transport with a focus on efficiency, attractiveness and, accessibility and safety,
Amendment 179 #
2008/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 - Indent 7
Paragraph 6 - Indent 7
Amendment 184 #
2008/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 - Indent 9
Paragraph 6 - Indent 9
Amendment 190 #
2008/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 - Indent 9 a (new)
Paragraph 6 - Indent 9 a (new)
- the introduction of parking guidance systems;
Amendment 205 #
2008/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Title between paragraphs 6 and 7
Title between paragraphs 6 and 7
Research and development (soft law)
Amendment 229 #
2008/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Calls on the Commission to draw up specific market economy-oriented instruments to create a balanced and favourable framework for sustainable mobility in urban centres.
Amendment 234 #
2008/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Calls for the financing of projects fromStresses that European Union -funds to be more closely linked to conditions and requirements in the future and considers this toed projects can be a suitable instrument for promoting environmentally friendly transport concepts in future;
Amendment 154 #
2008/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 44
Paragraph 44
44. Calls for a comprehensive policy mix of mutually supportive measures towards a sustainable transport policy comprising the development of vehicle technology (eco- efficient innovation), increased use of alternative forms of propulsion, intelligent traffic management, and changes in driving styles and car use, and a CO2 tax, which could be promoted by clear preferences in public procurement;
Amendment 156 #
2008/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 45
Paragraph 45
45. Calls for all modes of transport to be fully involved in the internalisation of their external costsonsiders that special priority must be given to the application of the polluter pays principle, and calls for all modes of transport to be fully involved in the internalisation of their external costs; points out that the achievement of this goal will require an adequate economic environment, and therefore calls on the Member States to review the taxes and duties concerned;
Amendment 166 #
2008/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 51
Paragraph 51
51. Welcomes the creation and extension of the Trans-European Networks and calls foron the Member States to complete the priority projects to be completed as soon as possible, since these are vitally important for freight transport logistics and a sustainable European transport policy;
Amendment 189 #
2008/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 63 a (new)
Paragraph 63 a (new)
63a. Calls on the European Union and its Member States to adopt a hydrogen- specific support framework to ensure that the production of hydrogen vehicles is rapidly speeded up; considers that the framework should address the issues of increasing EU budget support for hydrogen end-use applications, the provision by Member States of support to hydrogen-specific deployment through financial measures such as tax incentives, and creating early markets through zero- emission vehicle procurement within governmental services;
Amendment 43 #
2008/0263(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – point h a (new)
Article 2 – point h a (new)
(ha) “the minimum level of ITS applications and services” means the basic level of ITS applications and services, which are indispensable elements of the TEN-T;
Amendment 45 #
2008/0263(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 a (new)
Article 3 a (new)
Amendment 54 #
2008/0263(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. The Commission shall define specifications for the necessary deployment and use of ITS beyond the minimum level of ITS applications and services in the case of Community co- financed TERN construction or maintenance.
Amendment 73 #
2008/0263(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 4
Article 10 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission shall report bi-annually to the European Parliament and to the Council in particular on the status of funding, and if necessary the Commission shall make a proposal for the financial basis of the implementation of the minimum level of ITS applications and services.
Amendment 75 #
2008/0263(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – point c
Annex I – point c
(c) Geographical continuity – the ability to ensure seamless services across the Community and at its external borders, in particular on the trans- European transport network;
Amendment 81 #
2008/0263(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
Annex II – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
(ca) The definition of the necessary measures to ensure seamless ITS services within the Community and at its external borders.
Amendment 31 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) In the road transport sector, tolls as distance based charges for the use of infrastructure constitute a fair and efficient economic instrument to achieve this objective since they have a direct relation with the use of infrastructure and can vary according to the distance travelled, the environmental performance of vehicles and the place and time of use of vehicles and therefore can be set at a level which reflects the cost of pollution and congestion caused by the actual use of vehicles. Moreover, tolls do not create any distortion of competition within the internal market since they are payable by all operators irrespective of their Member State of origin or establishment and in proportion to the intensity of use of the road network.
Amendment 32 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) The model devised by the Commission for calculating the costs of traffic-based air and noise pollution and congestion external costs provides reliable methods and a range of unit values which can already serve as a basis for the calculation of road user charges.
Amendment 34 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) Tolls based on distance travelled should be allowed to include an external cost element based on the cost of traffic- based air and noise pollution. Furthermore, on roads that are usually congested and during peak periods congestion costs which are mostly borne at local level should also be allowed to be recovered through the external cost charge. The external cost element included in tolls should be allowed to be added to the cost of infrastructure, provided that certain conditions are respected in the calculation of costs so as to avoid undue charging.
Amendment 35 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) To better reflect the cost of traffic- based air and noise pollution, and congestion, the external cost charge should vary according to the type of roads, type of vehicles and time periods such as daily, weekly or seasonal peak and off peak periods and night period.
Amendment 36 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) The smooth functioning of the internal market requires a Community framework in order to ensure that road charges set on the basis of the local cost of traffic-based air and noise pollution and congestion are transparent, proportionate and non- discriminatory. This requires common charging principles, calculation methods and unit values of external costs based on acknowledged scientific methods together with mechanisms for notifying and reporting tolling schemes to the Commission.
Amendment 41 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) In accordance with the transport policy objectives of this Directive, the additional revenue generated from an external cost charge should be used for projects with a broad Community interest and designed to promote sustainable mobility at largeaiming to reduce the external costs to the transport sector on which the charge is imposed. Such projects should therefore relate to facilitating efficient pricing, reducing road transport pollution at source, mitigating its effects, improving CO2 and energy performance of vehicles, and developing alternative infrastructure for transport users. It includes, for example, Intelligent Transport Systems and Services (ITS), research and development on cleaner vehicles and the implementation of the transport part of the action plans under Council Directive 96/62/EC of 27 September 1996 on ambient air quality assessment and management and Directive 2002/49/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 June 2002 relating to the assessment and management of environmental noise , which may comprise measures to mitigate traffic-based noise and air pollution around large infrastructure and in agglomerations. Earmarking this revenue does not release Member States from the obligation laid down in Article 88(3) of the Treaty to notify the Commission of certain national measures, nor does it prejudge the outcome of any procedures initiated under Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty.
Amendment 42 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 25 a (new)
Recital 25 a (new)
(25a) The Commission should take all necessary measures to ensure the introduction of a truly interoperable European electronic toll collecting system, in accordance with Directive 2004/52/EC.
Amendment 44 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 2 – point bb
Article 2 – point bb
(bb) 'external cost charge' means a charge levied through a toll for the purpose of recovering the costs incurred by a Member State related to traffic-based air pollution, and traffic-based noise pollution and congestion;
Amendment 48 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 2
Article 1 – point 2
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 7b – paragraph 2
Article 7b – paragraph 2
2. The external cost charge shall be related to the cost of traffic-based air pollution, the cost of traffic-based noise pollution, or both. On road sections subject to congestion the external cost charge may also include the cost of congestion during the periods when these road sections are usually congested.
Amendment 50 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 2
Article 1 – point 2
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 7c – paragraph 1
Article 7c – paragraph 1
1. The external cost charge shall vary according to the type of road and EURO emission class, and also according to the time period in cases where the charge includes the cost of congestion or traffic- based noise pollution.
Amendment 51 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 2
Article 1 – point 2
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 7f – paragraph 3 – point c
Article 7f – paragraph 3 – point c
(c) with the exception of tolls charged for congestion no toll is more than 100% above the toll charged during the cheapest period of the day, type of day or season.
Amendment 52 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 2
Article 1 – point 2
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 7f – paragraph 3 – point c a (new)
Article 7f – paragraph 3 – point c a (new)
Amendment 54 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 2
Article 1 – point 2
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 7i – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 7i – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. As soon as the technical operability of toll collecting services based on the Galileo satellite positioning system is finalised, external cost charges shall be levied and collected by an interoperable European electronic toll collecting system as set out in Directive 2004/52/EC.
Amendment 59 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 4
Article 1 – point 4
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
2. A Member State in which an external cost charge is levied shall ensure that the revenue generated by the charge is earmarked for measures aimed at facilitating efficient pricing, reducing road transport pollution at source, mitigating its effects, improving CO2 and energy performance of road transport vehicles, and developing alternative infrastructure for road transport users in order to reduce the environmental burden of this mode of transport.
Amendment 60 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 4
Article 1 – point 4
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
A Member State in which an infrastructure charge is levied shall determine the use to be made of revenue generated by that charge. To enable the transport network to be developed as a whole, revenue from charges should be used to benefit the respective transport sector and optimise the entire transport system."that is being charged.
Amendment 61 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) In the road transport sector, tolls as distance based charges for the use of infrastructure constitute a fair and efficient economic instrument to achieve this objective since they have a direct relation with the use of infrastructure and can vary according to the distance travelled, the environmental performance of vehicles and the place and time of use of vehicles and therefore can be set at a level which reflects the cost of pollution and congestion caused by the actual use of vehicles. Moreover, tolls do not create any distortion of competition within the internal market since they are payable by all operators irrespective of their Member State of origin or establishment and in proportion to the intensity of use of the road network.
Amendment 62 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 6
Article 1 – point 6
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
2. No later than 31 December 2013, the Commission shall present a report to the European Parliament and the Council on the implementation and effects of this Directive, in particular as regards the effectiveness of the provisions on the recovery of the costs related to congestion and traffic- based pollution and on the inclusion of vehicles of more than 3.5 and less than 12 tonnes. The report shall also assess:
Amendment 63 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Annex
Annex
Directive 1999/62/EC
Annex IIIa – point 1 – subparagraph 2 – bullet 1
Annex IIIa – point 1 – subparagraph 2 – bullet 1
• vehicles' use of the roads where the external cost charge is applied generates environmental damage and congestion higher than that generated on average on other parts of the road infrastructure network that are not subject to a external cost charge, or
Amendment 64 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Annex
Annex
Directive 1999/62/EC
Annex IIIa – point 2 – subparagraph 2
Annex IIIa – point 2 – subparagraph 2
Where applicable, it shall also notify the Commission of the exact time periods corresponding to the night period and to the various daily, weekly or seasonal peak periods during which a higher external cost charge may be imposed to reflect greater congestion or greater noise annoyance.
Amendment 65 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Annex
Annex
Directive 1999/62/EC
Annex IIIa – point 2 – subparagraph 3
Annex IIIa – point 2 – subparagraph 3
The classification of roads and the definition of time periods shall be based on objective criteria related to the level of exposure of the roads and their vicinities to congestion and pollution such as population density, the yearly number of pollution peaks measured in accordance with Directive 96/62/EC, the average daily and hourly traffic and the level of service (percentage of the day or the year when road usage is close to or above capacity, average delays and/or queues lengths). The criteria used shall be included in the notification.
Amendment 66 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Annex
Annex
Directive 1999/62/EC
Annex IIIa – point 3 – subparagraph 4
Annex IIIa – point 3 – subparagraph 4
The independent authority shall monitor the effectiveness of the charging scheme in reducing environmental damage arising from road transport and in relieving congestion where it is applied. It shall regularly adjust the charging structure and the specific amount of the charge set for a given class of vehicle, type of road and period of time to the changes in transport demand.
Amendment 67 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Annex
Annex
Directive 1999/62/EC
Annex IIIa – point 4 – paragraph 4.3
Annex IIIa – point 4 – paragraph 4.3
Amendment 76 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) The model devised by the Commission for calculating the costs of traffic-based air and noise pollution and congestion external costs provides reliable methods and a range of unit values which can already serve as a basis for the calculation of road user charges.
Amendment 87 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) Tolls based on distance travelled should be allowed to include an external cost element based on the cost of traffic- based air and noise pollution. Furthermore, on roads that are usually congested and during peak periods congestion costs which are mostly borne at local level should also be allowed to be recovered through the external cost charge. The external cost element included in tolls should be allowed to be added to the cost of infrastructure, provided that certain conditions are respected in the calculation of costs so as to avoid undue charging.
Amendment 100 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) To better reflect the cost of traffic- based air and noise pollution, and congestion, the external cost charge should vary according to the type of roads, type of vehicles and time periods such as daily, weekly or seasonal peak and off peak periods and night period.
Amendment 104 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) The smooth functioning of the internal market requires a Community framework in order to ensure that road charges set on the basis of the local cost of traffic-based air and noise pollution and congestion are transparent, proportionate and non-discriminatory. This requires common charging principles, calculation methods and unit values of external costs based on acknowledged scientific methods together with mechanisms for notifying and reporting tolling schemes to the Commission.
Amendment 134 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) In accordance with the transport policy objectives of this Directive, the additional revenue generated from an external cost charge should be used for projects with a broad Community interest and designed to promote sustainable mobility at largeaiming to reduce the external costs of the transport sector for which the charge is imposed. Such projects should therefore relate to facilitating efficient pricing, reducing road transport pollution at source, mitigating its effects, improving CO2 and energy performance of vehicles, and developing alternative infrastructure for transport users. It includes, for example, Intelligent Transport Systems and Services (ITS), research and development on cleaner vehicles and the implementation of the transport part of the action plans under Council Directive 96/62/EC of 27 September 1996 on ambient air quality assessment and management and Directive 2002/49/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 June 2002 relating to the assessment and management of environmental noise, which may comprise measures to mitigate traffic-based noise and air pollution around large infrastructure and in agglomerations. Earmarking this revenue does not release Member States from the obligation laid down in Article 88(3) of the Treaty to notify the Commission of certain national measures, nor does it prejudge the outcome of any procedures initiated under Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty.
Amendment 143 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 25 a (new)
Recital 25 a (new)
(25a) The Commission should take all necessary measures to ensure the introduction of a truly interoperable European electronic toll collecting system, in accordance with Directive 2004/52/EC.
Amendment 173 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 2 – point b b
Article 2 – point b b
(bb) ‘external cost charge’ means a charge levied through a toll for the purpose of recovering the costs incurred by a Member State related to traffic-based air pollution, and traffic-based noise pollution and congestion;
Amendment 240 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 2
Article 1 – point 2
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 7 b – paragraph 2
Article 7 b – paragraph 2
2. The external cost charge shall be related to the cost of traffic-based air pollution, the cost of traffic-based noise pollution, or both. On road sections subject to congestion the external cost charge may also include the cost of congestion during the periods when these road sections are usually congested.
Amendment 257 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 2
Article 1 – point 2
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 7c – paragraph 1
Article 7c – paragraph 1
1. The external cost charge shall vary according to the type of road and EURO emission class, and also according to the time period in cases where the charge includes the cost of congestion or traffic- based noise pollution.
Amendment 299 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 2
Article 1 – point 2
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 7f – paragraph 3 – point c
Article 7f – paragraph 3 – point c
(c) with the exception of tolls charged for congestion, no toll is more than 100% above the toll charged during the cheapest period of the day, type of day or season.
Amendment 302 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 2
Article 1 – point 2
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 7f – paragraph 3 – point c a (new)
Article 7f – paragraph 3 – point c a (new)
(ca) tolls charged on congestion shall not exceed with more than 200% the toll charged during the cheapest period of the day, type of day or season. In case the whole amount of congestion revenues are spent explicitly to reduce congestion by using ITS solutions on those roads where the congestion charges were levied, then toll charged on congestion shall not exceed with more than 400% the toll charged during the cheapest period of the day, type of day or season.
Amendment 344 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 2
Article 1 – point 2
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 7i – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 7i – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. As soon as the operability of toll collecting services based on the Galileo satellite positioning system is technically worked out, external cost charges shall be levied and collected by an interoperable European electronic toll collecting system as specified in Directive 2004/52/EC.
Amendment 361 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 4
Article 1 – point 4
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
2. A Member State in which an external cost charge is levied shall ensure that the revenue generated by the charge is earmarked for measures aimed at facilitating efficient pricing, reducing road transport pollution at source, mitigating its effects, improving CO2 and energy performance of road transport vehicles, and developing alternative infrastructure for road transport users in order to reduce the environmental burden of this mode of transport.
Amendment 381 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 4
Article 1 – point 4
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
A Member State in which an infrastructure charge is levied shall determine the use to be made of revenue generated by that charge. To enable the transport network to be developed as a whole, revenue from charges should be used to benefit the respective transport sector and optimise the entire transport systemthat is being charged.
Amendment 401 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 6
Article 1 – point 6
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. No later than 31 December 2013, the Commission shall present a report to the European Parliament and the Council on the implementation and effects of this Directive, in particular as regards the effectiveness of the provisions on the recovery of the costs related to congestion and traffic- based pollution and on the inclusion of vehicles of more than 3.5 and less than 12 tonnes. The report shall also assess:
Amendment 430 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Annex
Annex
Directive 1999/62/EC
Annex IIIa – point 1 – subparagraph 2 – bullet point 1
Annex IIIa – point 1 – subparagraph 2 – bullet point 1
vehicles’ use of the roads where the external cost charge is applied generates environmental damage and congestion higher than that generated on average on other parts of the road infrastructure network that are not subject to an external cost charge, or
Amendment 438 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Annex
Annex
Directive 1999/62/EC
Annex IIIa – point 2 – subparagraph 2
Annex IIIa – point 2 – subparagraph 2
Where applicable, it shall also notify the Commission of the exact time periods corresponding to the night period and to the various daily, weekly or seasonal peak periods during which a higher external cost charge may be imposed to reflect greater congestion or greater noise annoyance.
Amendment 443 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Annex
Annex
Directive 1999/62/EC
Annex IIIa – point 2 – subparagraph 3
Annex IIIa – point 2 – subparagraph 3
The classification of roads and the definition of time periods shall be based on objective criteria related to the level of exposure of the roads and their vicinities to congestion and pollution such as population density, and the yearly number of pollution peaks measured in accordance with Directive 96/62/EC, the average daily and hourly traffic and the level of service (percentage of the day or the year when road usage is close to or above capacity, average delays and/or queues lengths). The criteria used shall be included in the notification.
Amendment 457 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Annex
Annex
Directive 1999/62/EC
Annex IIIa – point 3 – subparagraph 4
Annex IIIa – point 3 – subparagraph 4
The independent authority shall monitor the effectiveness of the charging scheme in reducing environmental damage arising from road transport and in relieving congestion where it is applied. It shall regularly adjust the charging structure and the specific amount of the charge set for a given class of vehicle, type of road and period of time to the changes in transport demand.
Amendment 512 #
2008/0147(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Annex
Annex
Directive 1999/62/EC
Annex IIIa – point 4 – point 4.3 – subparagraph 1
Annex IIIa – point 4 – point 4.3 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 22 #
2007/0297(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 a (new)
Recital 13 a (new)
13a. In recognition of the very high research and development and unit production costs of early generations of very low carbon vehicle technologies to be introduced into the marketplace following the entry into force of this Regulation, which also incorporates specific provisions on a provisional basis aimed at accelerating the introduction to the European Market of ultra low carbon vehicles at their initial stages of commercialisation;
Amendment 44 #
2007/0297(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4
Article 4
For the calendar year commencing 1 January 2012 and each subsequent calendar year, each manufacturer of passenger cars shall ensure that it25% in 2012, 50% in 2013, 75% in 2014 and in 2015 and each subsequent calendar year, 100% of the fleet’s average specific emissions of CO2 do not exceed itsthe specific emissions target for a manufacturer’s fleet determined in accordance with Annex I or, where a manufacturer is granted a derogation under Article 9, in accordance with that derogation.
Amendment 47 #
2007/0297(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 4 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
For manufacturers producing cars with specific CO2 emissions of less than 50g/km, each of these newly-registered vehicles will benefit from a multiplier of five for the purposes of calculating average specific CO2 emissions, up to and including 2015.
Amendment 62 #
2007/0297(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2
Article 10 – paragraph 2
Amendment 76 #
2007/0297(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1
Annex I – paragraph 1
1. For each new passenger car, the permitted specific emissions of CO2, measured in grams per kilometre shall be determined in accordance with the following formula: Permitted specific emissions of CO2 = 130 + a × (M – M0) Where: M=mass of the vehicle in kilograms (kg) M0 = 1289.0 × f f = (1 + AMI) Autonomous mass increase (AMI) = 0 %6 a = 0.0457