19 Amendments of Patrizia TOIA related to 2018/0236(COD)
Amendment 78 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) The space sector’s development has historically been linked to security. In many cases, the equipment, components and instruments used in the space sector are dual-use goods. The possibilities that space offers for the securityIt is important to exploit the possibilities offered by space and autonomous access to space in terms of security and independence of the Union and its Member States should therefore be exploited.
Amendment 85 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) The Union needs to ensure its freedom of action and autonomy to have access to space and be able to use it safely. It is therefore essential that it maintains autonomous, reliable and cost-effective access to space, especially as regards critical infrastructure and technology, public security and the security of the Union and its Member States. The Commission should therefore have the possibility to aggregate launch services at European level, both for its own needs and, at their request, for those of other entities, including Member States, in conformity with the provisions of Article 189(2) of the Treaty. It is also crucial that the Union continues to have modern, efficient and flexible launch infrastructure facilities and considers of the highest importance the use of European manufactured launch vehicles for its own programs. In addition to measures taken by Member States and the European Space Agency, the Commission should consider ways to support such facilities. In particular, where space ground infrastructure necessary to perform launches in line with the needs of the Programme is to be maintained or upgraded, it should be possible to partially fund such adaptations under the Programme, in line with the Financial Regulation and where a clear EU value added can be established, with the view of achieving a better cost efficiency for the Programme.
Amendment 98 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) The Commission should promote, alongside the Member States and the High Representative, responsible behaviour in space and outer space, including space debris proliferation and mitigation measures, and explore the possibility for accession to the relevant UN Conventions.
Amendment 145 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 67
Recital 67
(67) In addition, the SST should be complementary to existing mitigation measures, such as the Space Debris Mitigation Guidelines of the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS) and Guidelines for the Long- term Sustainability of Outer Space Activities, or other initiatives, to ensure the safety, security and sustainability of outer space activities. With a view to reducing risks of collision, the SST would also seek synergies with initiatives of active removal and passivation measuresaimed at promoting the development and deployment of technological systems designed for the active removal of space debris. The SST should contribute to ensuring the peaceful use and exploration of outer space. The increase in space activities may have implication on the international initiatives in the area of the space traffic management. The Union should monitor those developments and may take them into consideration in the context of the mid-term review of the current MFF.
Amendment 158 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1
(1) ‘spacecraft’ means any space object serving a specific purpose, including active artificial satell orbiting object designed to perform a specific function or mission (e.g. communications, navigation or Earth observation, launcher upper stages, re-entry vehicle). A spacecraft that can no longer fulfil ites and launcher upper stagesintended mission is considered non- functional. (Spacecraft in reserve or standby modes awaiting possible reactivation are considered functional);
Amendment 161 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5
(5) ‘space situational awareness’ ('SSA') means a holistic approach towardscomprehensive knowledge and understanding of the main space hazards, encompassing collision between satellites and space debris, space weather phenomena, and near earth objects;
Amendment 185 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Additionally, the Programme shall include measures for ensuring efficientautonomous access to space for the Programme and for fostering an innovative space sectorthrough the European launchers family (Ariane and Vega), for fostering an innovative and competitive space sector and for tackling cyber threats.
Amendment 217 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) for Copernicus: to deliver accurate and reliable Earth Observation data and information, supplied on a long-term basis, to support the implementation and monitoring of the Union and its Member States' policies in the fields of the environment, climate change, cultural heritage, agriculture and rural development, civil protection, safety and security, as well as the digital economy;
Amendment 237 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. enhance safety, security and sustainability of all outer space activities pertaining to space objects and debris proliferation, as well as space environment, by implementing appropriate measures.
Amendment 255 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – title
Article 6 – title
6 Actions in support of an innovative and competitive Union space sector
Amendment 263 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a – indent 1 (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a – indent 1 (new)
– appropriate measures to ensure that space technologies developed with the support of the Programme are primarily aimed at enhancing the European space sector and its competitiveness;
Amendment 276 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) provision of education and training activities through the support of traineeships for students, graduates and young entrepreneurs;
Amendment 422 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 31 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) as regards Copernicus: technical support to the Agency in the execution and achievement of its delegated tasks under Article 30 and, when so provided in specific agreements concluded between the Agency and the European Space Agency pursuant to the financial framework partnership agreement under paragraph 2, procurement in the name and on behalf of the Union of development, design and construction of the Copernicus space infrastructure, including the operations of that infrastructure; ve management of the Copernicus Sentinels data acquisition component;
Amendment 425 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 31 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) as regards Galileo and EGNOS: technical support to the Agency in the execution and agreement of its delegated tasks under article 30 and, when so provided in specific agreements concluded between the Agency and the European Space Agency pursuant to the financial framework partnership agreement under paragraph 2, procurement in the name and on behalf of the Union of systems evolution, development of the ground segment and the design and development of satellites;
Amendment 532 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 50 – paragraph 1 – point a – indent 4 a (new)
Article 50 – paragraph 1 – point a – indent 4 a (new)
– monitoring to protect cultural heritage by identifying assets which are potentially at risk in order to guarantee the preservation of historical heritage in line with the Joint Programming Initiative on Cultural Heritage (JPICH).
Amendment 547 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 52 – paragraph 1 – point b – indent 5 a (new)
Article 52 – paragraph 1 – point b – indent 5 a (new)
– the free, full and open data policy shall be limited to European Union users only;
Amendment 583 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 71 – paragraph 1
Article 71 – paragraph 1
The seat of the Agency shall be located in Prague (Czech Republic). In line with article 79(2), Agency's local offices may be established according to the needs of the Programme.
Amendment 593 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 77 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 77 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) adopt, by 15 November each year, the Agency’s work programme for the following year after incorporating, without any change, the section drafted by the Security Accreditation Board, in accordance with point (b) of Article 80, and after having received the Commission’s opinion; the European Parliament shall be consulted on this work programme.
Amendment 607 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 102 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1
Article 102 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1
By 30 June 2024, and every fivthree years thereafter, the Commission shall assess the Agency’s performance, in relation to its objectives, mandate, tasks and location, in accordance with Commission guidelines. The evaluation shall, in particular, address the possible need to modify the mandate of the Agency, and the financial implications of any such modification. It shall also address the Agency’s policy on conflicts of interest and the independence and autonomy of the Security Accreditation Board.