38 Amendments of Christian EHLER related to 2013/0241(NLE)
Amendment 14 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) Regulation (EU) No …/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of … 2013 establishing Horizon 2020 - The Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020)20 aims to achieve a greater impact on research and innovation by combining Horizon 2020 Framework Programme and private-sector funds in public-private partnerships in key areas where research and innovation can contribute to the Union's wider competitiveness goals, leverage private investment, and help tackle societal challenges. Those partnerships should be based on a long-term commitment, including a balanced contribution from all partners, be accountable for the achievement of their targets and be aligned with the Union's strategic goals relating to research, development and innovation. The governance and functioning of those partnerships should be open, transparent, effective and efficient and give the opportunity to a wide range of stakeholders active in their specific areas to participate. The involvement of the Union in those partnerships may take the form of financial contributions to joint undertakings established on the basis of Article 187 of the Treaty under Decision No 1982/2006/EC __________________ 20 OJ … [H2020 FP] OJ … [H2020 FP] Or. en (See Article 19 of Horizon 2020 Regulation.)
Amendment 17 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) In accordance with Regulation (EU) No .../2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of ...2013 establishing Horizon 2020 and Decision (EU) No …/2013 of the Council of … 2013 establishing the Specific Programme implementing Horizon 2020 (2014-2020)21 support may be provided to joint undertakings established in the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme under the conditions specified in that Decision. __________________ 21 OJ … [H2020 SP] OJ … [H2020 SP]
Amendment 34 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) Their contributions should also relate to additional activities to be undertaken by the private Members, as specified in an additional activities plan and presented in an annual report; in order to get a proper overview of the leverage effect those additional activities should represent contributions to the broader Joint Technology Initiative on Bio-Based Industries. Or. en (see amendment in Art. 4 (4).)
Amendment 35 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) The Union financial contribution to the BBI Joint Undertaking should be managed in accordance with the principle of sound financial management and with the relevant rules on indirect management set out in Article 60 (1) to (4) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 and Commission delegated Regulation (EU) No 1268/2012 of 29 October 2012 on the rules of application of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/201227 . __________________ 27 OJ L 362, 31.12.2012, p. 1. OJ L 362, 31.12.2012, p. 1.
Amendment 38 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
Recital 28
Amendment 40 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28 a (new)
Recital 28 a (new)
Amendment 41 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30 a (new)
Recital 30 a (new)
(30 a) With a view to the overall aim of Horizon 2020 to achieve greater simplification and harmonisation of the research and innovation funding landscape at European level, the duration of all public-private partnerships financed under Horizon 2020 should be aligned with the duration of the Framework Programme, to avoid different sets of rules running in parallel and related additional administrative burden for participants and Union bodies in the future;
Amendment 44 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30 b (new)
Recital 30 b (new)
(30 b) Considering the importance of basic research to create breakthrough ideas that enable future innovation, calls for proposals for collaborative R&D projects should be issued in the field of biotechnology research under Horizon 2020 in addition and in parallel to the activities of the Bio-Based Industries Joint Undertaking, particularly regarding research at Technology Readiness Levels 1 to 4;
Amendment 45 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30 c (new)
Recital 30 c (new)
(30 c) Taking due account of the intended synergies between Horizon 2020 and the Structural Funds as well as relevant national and regional R&D funding programmes, regions across the Union should be encouraged to contribute pro- actively to the activities of the Bio-Based Industries Joint Undertaking, e.g. by supporting financially relevant research infrastructure, the preparation of proposals, the exploitation of research results or networking activities of relevant actors, aiming at boosting the regional impact of Bio-Based Industries JU activities and their potential to create jobs and growth at regional level.
Amendment 47 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. For the implementation of the Joint Technology Initiative on Bio-Based Industries, a joint undertaking within the meaning of Article 187 of the Treaty (hereinafter ‘BBI Joint Undertaking’), is established for a period from 1 January 2014 until 31 December 20240.
Amendment 54 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 a (new)
Article 2 a (new)
Article 2 a Scope of activities 1. In order to fulfil the objectives set out in Article 2 the Bio-Based Industries research programme may fund research and development activities comprising the Technology Readiness Levels from 2 to 6. 2. Should the Bio-Based Industries research programme foresee innovation activities comprising the Technology Readiness Levels from 7 to 8, funding rates for indirect actions shall be reduced in accordance with [Art. 22] of the Rules for Participation.
Amendment 56 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. The maximum Union contribution, including EFTA appropriations to the BBI Joint Undertaking to cover administrative costs and operational costs shall be EUR 1 000875 million. The contribution shall be paid from the appropriations in the general budget of the Union allocated to the Horizon 2020 Specific Programme implementing the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme in accordance with the relevant provisions of Article 58(1)(c)(iv) and Articles 60(1-4) and 61 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 for bodies referred to in Article 209 of that Regulation.
Amendment 57 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. The delegation agreement referred to in paragraph 2 shall address the elements set out in Article 58(3) and Articles 60(1) to (4) and 61 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 and in Article 40 of Commission delegated Regulation (EU) No 1268/2012 as well as inter alia the following:
Amendment 61 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4
Article 4 – paragraph 4
4. For the purpose of valuing the contributions referred to in point (b) of paragraph 2 and clause 12(3)(c) of the Statutes contained in the Annex, the costs shall be determined according to the usual cost accounting practices of the entities concerned, to the applicable accounting standards of the country where each entity is established, and to the applicable International Accounting Standards / International Financial Reporting Standards. The costs of the contributions referred to in clause 12(3)(c) of the Statutes shall be certified by an independent external auditor appointed by the entity concerned. The valuation of the contributions shall be verified by the BBI Joint Undertaking. In case of remaining uncertainties, it may be audited by the BBI Joint Undertaking. The entity concerned shall present annually in a report its additional activities to the general public.
Amendment 62 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Amendment 69 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
1. By 31 December 2017 the Commission shall conduct an interim evaluation of the BBI Joint Undertaking. The Commission shall communicate the conclusions thereof, accompanied by its observations, to the European Parliament and to the Council by 30 June 2018. The interim evaluation of the Bio-Based Industries Joint Undertaking shall form part of and be compiled with the interim evaluation of Horizon 2020.
Amendment 71 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. The budget of the Bio-Based Industries Joint Undertaking may be subject to review in the course of the Midterm Review.
Amendment 75 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1
1. The discharge of the budget implementation with regard to the Union contribution to the BBI Joint Undertaking shall be part of the discharge given by the European Parliament, upon recommendation of the Council, to the Commissionbefore 15 May of year n+2 in accordance with thea procedure provided for in Article 319 of the Treatycomparable to the one outlined in Article 319 TFEU and Articles 164-165 of Regulation 966/2012 (EU/ Euratom) and provided for by the Financial rules of the BBI Joint Undertaking.
Amendment 80 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1
Article 17 – paragraph 1
Regulation (EU) No … [Rules for participation and dissemination in Horizon 2020] and Commission Decisions relevant to its implementation shall apply to the indirect actions funded by the BBI Joint Undertaking. In accordance with that Regulation, the BBI Joint Undertaking shall be considered as a funding body and shall provide financial support to indirect actions as set out in clause 1 of the Statutes contained in the Annex.
Amendment 81 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 1 a (new)
In order to take into account the specific operating needs of the Bio-based Industries Joint Undertaking, work plans of the BBI Joint Undertaking may derogate from the Rules for participation of Horizon 2020 in order to facilitate and encourage the participation of specific types of participants, namely by limiting the allocation of funding to SMEs, universities, non-profit research organisations, the JRC, and European interest organisations.
Amendment 82 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 1 b (new)
In accordance with the principles of transparency and non-discrimination as laid out in Article 60(1) and 128(1) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 and Article 16 of this Regulation, calls for proposals organised by the BBI Joint Undertaking shall be published on the web-based Horizon 2020 Participant Portal.
Amendment 100 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 6 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Annex 1 – part 6 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
The chairperson of the States Representatives Group shall have the right to attend meetings of the Governing Board as an observernd take part in the deliberations, but shall have no voting rights.
Amendment 102 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 6 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Annex 1 – part 6 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
The chairperson of the Scientific Committee shall have the right to attend meetings of the Governing Board and take part in the deliberations, but shall have no voting rights.
Amendment 104 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 7 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Annex 1 – part 7 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. The Commission shall ensure a constant coordination between the activities of Horizon 2020 and the activities of the Bio-Based Industries Joint Undertaking by regularly identifying possible complementarities and synergies, including desirable overlaps, and implementing a formal coordination process to attune the research priorities covered by collaborative research under the framework programme and the activities covered by the Bio-Based Industries Joint Undertaking.
Amendment 106 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 7 – paragraph 2 – point m
Annex 1 – part 7 – paragraph 2 – point m
(m) approve the calls as well as, where appropriate, the related rules for submission, evaluation, selection, award and review procedures;
Amendment 107 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 7 – paragraph 2 – point n
Annex 1 – part 7 – paragraph 2 – point n
(n) approve the list of actions selected for funding; on the basis of the ranking list produced by a panel of independent experts in accordance with Article 37 of the Rules for Participation of Horizon 2020;
Amendment 108 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 7 – paragraph 2 – point o a (new)
Annex 1 – part 7 – paragraph 2 – point o a (new)
(o a) inform the States Representatives Group and the Scientific Committee regularly on all matters relevant to their advisory role;
Amendment 114 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 9 – paragraph 4 – point k a (new)
Annex 1 – part 9 – paragraph 4 – point k a (new)
(k a) draw up an annual report on the progress of the research and development activities in cooperation with the communications division of the Bio-Based Industries Joint Undertaking;
Amendment 116 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 9 – paragraph 4 – point m a (new)
Annex 1 – part 9 – paragraph 4 – point m a (new)
(m a) follow-up on any recommendations resulting from the interim evaluation of the Bio-based Industries Joint Undertaking or any other relevant assessment of the Bio-based Industries JU activities in a timely manner;
Amendment 127 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 10 – paragraph 5
Annex 1 – part 10 – paragraph 5
5. The Scientific Committee shall meet at least ontwice a year. The meetings shall be convened by its chairperson.
Amendment 128 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 10 – paragraph 6 a (new)
Annex 1 – part 10 – paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. The Scientific Committee shall receive information on a regular basis, in particular on the participation in indirect actions funded by the BBI Joint Undertaking, on the outcome of each call and project implementation, on synergies with other relevant Union programmes, on the execution of the BBI JU budget and on the dissemination and exploitation of research results.
Amendment 131 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 11 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Annex 1 – part 11 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
2. The States Representatives Group shall meet at least ontwice a year. The meetings shall be convened by its chairperson. The Executive Director and the chairperson of the Governing Board or their representatives shall attend the meetings.
Amendment 135 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 11 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Annex 1 – part 11 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
The States Representatives Group shall receive information on a regular basis, in particular on the participation in indirect actions funded by the Bio-Based Industries Joint Undertaking, on the outcome of each call and project implementation, on synergies with other relevant Union programmes, on the execution of the Bio-Based Industries budget and on the dissemination and exploitation of research results.
Amendment 138 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 16 – paragraph 3
Annex 1 – part 16 – paragraph 3
3. The BBI Joint Undertaking shall report annually to the Commission in accordance with Article 60(5) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012and the budgetary authorities. Within two months after the end of each fiscal year, the Executive Director shall submit the annual accounts and balance sheet of the previous year to the Court of Auditors. The Court of Auditors may carry out inspections, including on-the- spot checks.
Amendment 140 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 16 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Annex 1 – part 16 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
4. The accounts of the BBI Joint Undertaking shall be examined by an independent audit body as laid down in Article 60(5) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012the Court of Auditors in accordance with Article 287 of the Treaty.
Amendment 143 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 16 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Annex 1 – part 16 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 145 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 16 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Annex 1 – part 16 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. The Court of Auditors shall prepare a Specific Annual Report on the Bio-Based Industries Joint Undertaking.
Amendment 146 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 19 – paragraph 2
Annex 1 – part 19 – paragraph 2
2. The BBI Joint Undertaking Governing Board mayshall adopt rules for the prevention and management of conflicts of interest in respect of its Members, bodies and staff. In those rules provision shall be made to avoid a conflict of interest for the representatives of the Members serving in the Governing Board.