3 Amendments of Inés AYALA SENDER related to 2012/0297(COD)
Amendment 18 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 22 a (new)
Recital 22 a (new)
(22a) One of the objectives of the Århus Convention, which the EU has ratified and transposed into EU law, is to ensure the right of the public to participate in decision-making in environmental matters. Therefore, that participation, including participation by associations, organisations and groups, in particular non-governmental organisations promoting environmental protection, should continue to be fostered. Elements of this Directive should also be strengthened in cross-border transport projects, making use of existing structures for the development of transport corridors and of tools to identify the potential impact on the environment.
Amendment 44 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 5
Article 1 – point 5
Directive 2011/92/EU
Article 5 a (new)
Article 5 a (new)
The following Article 5a (new) is added: (5a) In the case of European transport network transport projects, the potential impact on the Natura 2000 network shall be identified using the Commission’s TENTec system and Natura 2000 software and possible alternatives.
Amendment 54 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Directive 2011/92/EU
Article 7 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 5 a (new)
In the case of cross-border projects of common interest in the field of transport included in one of the corridors set out in Annex I of the Regulation establishing the Connecting Europe Facility, Member States shall be involved in coordinating the work of the public consultations. The coordinator shall ensure that an extensive public consultation process takes place with all stakeholders and civil society during the planning of new infrastructure. In any event, the coordinator may propose ways of developing the corridor plan and implementing it in a balanced manner.