Activities of Pia Elda LOCATELLI related to 2007/0211(CNS)
Reports (1)
REPORT Proposal for a Council regulation setting up the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking PDF (416 KB) DOC (618 KB)
Amendments (9)
Amendment 34 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7a) In March 2007, the implementation panel of the European Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology Platform adopted an implementation plan in which it was estimated that a budget of EUR 7.4 billion would be needed over the period 2007- 2015 to meet the technological challenges, of which a third should be spent on research and development. In order for the EU to be able to develop technologies that are sustainable in the long term, a significant part of this budget for research and development should be allocated to breakthrough-oriented research.
Amendment 35 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10 a (new)
Recital 10 a (new)
Amendment 36 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 a (new)
Recital 11 a (new)
(11a) The participation of SMEs, research centres and universities in the RTD activities should be promoted. In line with the Rules for Participation in the Seventh Framework Programme, the maximum level of public funding of eligible costs should, in the case of SMEs, research centres and universities, be fifty percent higher than for other entities.
Amendment 37 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) The Founding Members of the FCH Joint Undertaking should be the European Community and the European Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Joint Technology Initiative Industry Grouping (hereinafter the 'Industry Grouping'), which represents the interests of industry and is open to private companies and fuel cell and hydrogen industry associations. A Research Grouping may become a member of the FCH Joint Undertaking.
Amendment 38 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4
Article 5 – paragraph 4
4. The maximuminitial Community contribution to the FCH Joint Undertaking running costs and operational costs shall be 470 million EUR. The running costs are estimated not to exceed 20 million EUR. The contributions shall come from the 'Cooperation'contribution shall be paid from appropriations in the general budget of the European Union allocated to the "Energy", "Nanosciences, Nanotechnologies, Materials and New Production Technologies", "Environment (including Climate Change)" and "Transport (including Aeronautics)" themes of the Specific Programme implementing the Seventh Framework Programme for research, technological development and demonstration (2007- 2013) implementing the Community budget according to the provisions of Article 54(2)(b) of Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002. The arrangements for the Community financial contribution shall be establis contribution may be revished by means of a general agreement and annual financial agreements to be concluded between the Commission, on behalf of the Community, andduring a mid-term review in light of progress made and the achievements and impact of the FCH Joint Undertaking.
Amendment 41 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – Article I.5 – paragraph 8
Annex – Article I.5 – paragraph 8
8. The Governing Board may invite observers on a case by case basis, without voting rights, to attend their meetings, in particular representatives of the regions and of regulatory bodies and relevant fuel cell and hydrogen sectoral industry associations.
Amendment 43 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – Article I.7 – paragraph 4
Annex – Article I.7 – paragraph 4
The Scientific Committee shall performhave the following tasks: – give its opinion on the relevance and progress of the annual RTD&D activities and recommend any amendments; – give its opinion ona) establish the scientific priorities for the proposals for the annual and multi- annual RTD&Dresearch activities plans; – advise the Governing Boardb) give its opinion on the scientific achievements described in the annual activity report; c) advise on the composition of the peer review committees.
Amendment 44 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – Article I.8 – paragraph 7a (new)
Annex – Article I.8 – paragraph 7a (new)
7a. In the event that the Joint Research Centre of the Commission participate as in projects, its in-kind contribution shall not be considered part of the Community contribution.
Amendment 45 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – Article I.9 – paragraph 3
Annex – Article I.9 – paragraph 3
3. The legal entities wishing to participate in a project shall form a consortium and appoint one of their members to act as its coordinator. Normally the coordinator shall be a member of the Industry Grouping or, a member of the Research Grouping, if such Research Grouping is established. Exceptions shall be approved by the Governing Board.