Activities of Satu HASSI related to 2011/0276(COD)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down common provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund, the Cohesion Fund, the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund covered by the Common Strategic Framework and laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006
Amendments (28)
Amendment 29 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) The objectives of the CSF Funds should be pursued in the framework of sustainable development and the Union's promotion of the aim of protecting and improving the environment as set out in Article 11 and 19 of the Treaty, taking into account the polluter pays principle. The Member States should provide information on the support for climate change objectives in line with the ambition to devote at least 240% of the Union budget to this end, using a methodology adopted by the Commission by implementing act.
Amendment 33 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) economic and social partners representing the general interest of industries or branches, employers and employees; and
Amendment 34 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Amendment 35 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
2. In accordance with the multi-level governance approach, the partners referred to in Article 5 shall be involved by Member States in all stages of the preparation of Partnership Contracts and progress reports, and in all stages of the preparation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programmes. The partners shall participate in the monitoring committees for programmes.
Amendment 36 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 3
Article 5 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 142 to provide for a European code of conduct that lays down objectives and criteria to supportguide the implementation of partnership and to facilitate the sharing of information, experience, results and good practices among Member States. in a manner that provides for the fullest possible transparency and access to information and participation in the partnership.
Amendment 38 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
The objectives of the CSF Funds shall be pursued in the framework of sustainable development and the Union's promotion of the aim of protecting and improving the environment, as set out in Article 11 of the Treaty, taking into account the polluter pays principle. This will be implemented through the integration of environmental acquis and the protection of biodiversity, through minimising future external costs to the environment or public health, and through the application of the precautionary principle in supporting measures under the Funds.
Amendment 40 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2
The Member States and the Commission shall ensure that environmental protection requirements, resource efficiency, biodiversity and ecosystem protection, climate change mitigation and adaptation, ecosystem-based disaster resilience and risk prevention and management are promoted in the preparation and implementation of Partnership Contracts and programmes. Member States shall provide information on the support for climate change and biodiversity objectives using the methodology adopted by the Commission. The Commission shall adopt this methodology by means of an implementing act. The implementing act shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 143(3).
Amendment 44 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 4
(4) supporting the shift towards a low- carbonclimate compatible, energy-saving economy in all sectors;
Amendment 45 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 5
(5) promoting ecosystem-based climate change adaptation, risk prevention and management;
Amendment 46 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 6
(6) protecting the environment, biodiversity and ecosystems, and promoting resource efficiency;
Amendment 50 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 2
Article 13 – paragraph 2
2. The Partnership Contract shall be drawn up by Member States in close cooperation with the partners referred to in Article 5. The Partnership Contract shall be prepared in dialogue with the Commission.
Amendment 51 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 2
Article 13 – paragraph 2
2. The Partnership Contract shall be drawn up by Member States in cooperation with the partners referred to in Article 5, with a priority to address any non- implementation of EU acquis and taking into account cost-effective potential for greenhouse gas reductions outside the sectors covered by the ETS directive. The Partnership Contract shall be prepared in dialogue with the Commission.
Amendment 52 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i
(i) an analysis of disparities and development needs with reference to the thematic objectives and key actions defined in the Common Strategic Framework and thetaking into account any gaps in implementing EU environmental legislation, and the relevant targets set in the country-specific recommendations under Article 121(2) of the Treaty and the relevant Council recommendations adopted under Article 148(4) of the Treaty;
Amendment 54 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iv
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iv
(iv) the indicative allocation of support by the Union by thematic objective at national level for each of the CSF Funds, as well as the total indicative amount of support foreseen for climate change objectives; (Linked with an amendment to provide for separate earmarking for the objective 6 under theand biodiversity objectives; Or. en ERDF regulation.)
Amendment 57 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point b – point ii
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point b – point ii
(ii) the arrangements to ensure an integrated approach to the use of the CSF Funds for the sustainable territorial development of urban, rural, coastal and fisheries areas and areas with particular territorial features, in particular the implementation arrangements for Articles 28, 29 and 99 accompanied, where appropriate, by a list of the cities to participate in the urban development platform referred to in Article 8 of the ERDF Regulation;
Amendment 58 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point d – point i
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point d – point i
(i) a consolidated table of measurable qualitative and quantitative milestones and targets established in programmes for the performance framework referred to in Article 19(1), together with the methodology and mechanism to ensure consistency across programmes and CSF Funds;
Amendment 59 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point e – point i
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point e – point i
(i) an assessment of whether there is a need to reinforce the administrative capacity of the authorities and, where appropriate, beneficiaries, beneficiaries or partners referred to in Article 5, and actions to be taken for this purpose;
Amendment 61 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 24 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Each priority shall set out measurable qualitative and quantitative indicators to assess progress of programme implementation towards achievement of objectives as the basis for monitoring, evaluation and review of performance. These shall include:
Amendment 62 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 24 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) indicators relating to the impact of the operations on the environment and climate change;
Amendment 63 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 4
Article 24 – paragraph 4
4. Each programme, except those which cover exclusively technical assistance, shall include measurable qualitative and quantitative targets and milestones, programme-specific indicators and a description of the actions to take in order to comply with into account the principles set out in Articles 7 and 8.
Amendment 65 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 24 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Each programme shall set out the actions taken to involve the partners referred to in Article 5 in all stages of the preparation, implementation, evaluation and monitoring of the programme, in accordance with the European code of conduct referred to in Article 5, including a list of the partners involved, and how they have been selected and procedures for making available to the public the views they have expressed regarding the content and implementation of the programme.
Amendment 66 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 4 b (new)
Article 24 – paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Each programme, plan and project shall make available to the public the environmental impact assessments in accordance with the Environmental Impact Assessment and Strategic Environmental Assessment Directives, or as provided for under the Birds, Habitats, Water Framework Directive, Nitrates Directive and shall seek to effectively protect biodiversity and avoid or, when not possible, mitigate or compensate for any negative impacts on the environment, such as to landscape fragmentation, soil sealing, air and water pollution as well as noise.
Amendment 69 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 5
Article 24 – paragraph 5
5. Each programme, except those where technical assistance is undertaken under a specific programme, shall set out the indicative amount of support to be used for climate change objectivesand biodiversity objectives, including the management of Natura 2000 network.
Amendment 70 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 24 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Each programme, plan and project shall include a climate impact assessment. The Commission shall define a common methodology for these assessments according to the procedure indicated in Article 143.
Amendment 75 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 48 – paragraph 4
Article 48 – paragraph 4
4. The ex ante evaluation shall incorporate, where appropriate, the requirements for Strategic Environmental Assessment set out in implementation of Directive 2001/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2001 on the assessment of the effects of certain plans and programmes on the environment and shall include assessments of the effects of programmes on climate change and biodiversity, including cross-border impacts where appropriate.
Amendment 78 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 52 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 52 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Each Member State shall ensure that an adequate level of technical assistance in its operational programmes is allocated to civil society partners referred to in Article 5, in order to facilitate the involvement and participation of these partners in the preparation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programmes and operations.
Amendment 85 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 87 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point i
Article 87 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point i
(i) a description of specific actions to take into account environmental protection requirements, resource efficiency, biodiversity protection, ecosystem-based climate change mitigation and adaptation, disaster resilience and risk prevention and management, in the selection of operations;
Amendment 87 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 91 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point f
Article 91 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point f
(f) an analysis of the environmental impact, taking into account biodiversity protection, resource efficiency, climate change adaptation and mitigation needs, and disaster resilience;