29 Amendments of Jean-Pierre AUDY related to 2011/0400(NLE)
Amendment 56 #
Draft legislative resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. ApprovEndorses the Commission proposal as amended;
Amendment 66 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) Notwithstanding the potential impact of nuclear energy on energy supply and economic development, severe nuclear accidents may have the potential to endanger human health. Therefore, nuclear safety and, where appropriate, – as part of the work of the Joint Research Centre (JRC) – security aspects should be given the greatest possible attention in the Euratom Research and Training Programme.
Amendment 75 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) The Joint Research Centre (JRC) should continue to provide independent customer-driven scientific and technological support for the formulation, development, implementation and monitoring of Community policies, in particular in the field of nuclear safety and security research and training. It must make this contribution subject to guidelines to be adopted by the EU institutions, particularly in the light of the stress tests on nuclear power plants.
Amendment 77 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) While it is for each Member State to choose whether or not to make use of nuclear power, the role of the Union is to develop, in the interest of all its Member States, a framework to support joint cutting-edge research, knowledge creation and knowledge preservation on nuclear fission technologies, with special emphasis on safety, security, radiation protection and non-proliferation. That requires independent scientific evidence, to which the JRC can make a key contribution. That has been recognised in the Commission Communication ‘Europe 2020 Flagship Initiative Innovation Union’, in which the Commission stated its intention to strengthen scientific evidence for policy making through the JRC. The JRC proposes to respond to that challenge by focusing its nuclear safety and security research on the Union's policy priorities. The precise nature of this research must be determined subject to guidelines to be adopted by the EU institutions, particularly in the light of the stress tests on nuclear power plants.
Amendment 78 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10 a (new)
Recital 10 a (new)
(10a) Because Europe’s citizens must remain at the core of the EU-level discussions, the European Parliament should be more broadly involved in the deliberations and the decisions taken about the Research and Training Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community.
Amendment 79 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) With the aim of deepening the relationship between science and society and reinforcing public confidence in science, the Euratom Programme should favour an informed engagement of citizens and civil society on research and innovation matters by promoting science education, by making scientific knowledge more accessible, by developing responsible research and innovation agendas that meet citizens'‘ and civil society's concerns and expectations and by facilitating their participation in the Euratom programme activities. This informed engagement by citizens on matters connected with the Euratom programme implies closer involvement of the European Parliament, which represents Europe’s citizens.
Amendment 84 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) Article 7 of the Euratom Treaty entrusts the Commission with the responsibility of carrying out the Euratom Programme. For the purposes of implementing the Euratom Programme, except its direct actions, the Commission should be assisted by a consultative committee of Member States to ensure appropriate coordination with national policies in the areas covered by this research and training programme. The European Parliament should be involved in the Commission’s implementation of the programme.
Amendment 86 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
Recital 26
(26) Achievement of the Euratom Programme’s objectives in relevant areas requires support for cross-cutting activities, both within the Euratom Programme and jointly with the activities of the ‘Horizon 2020’ Framework Programme. This complementarity is in itself sufficient justification for closer European Parliament involvement in Euratom activities.
Amendment 87 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1
Article 1
This Regulation establishes the Research and Training Programme for the period from 1 January 2014 to 31 December 2018, hereinafter the ‘Euratom Programme’, and lays down the rules for participation in that programme, including the participation in programmes of funding bodies managing the funds granted in accordance with this Regulation and in activities conducted jointly under this Regulation and under the ‘Horizon 2020’ Framework Programme established in Regulation (EU) XX/XXX (hereinafter ‘Horizon 2020’). The Euratom programme will be extended so as to run concurrently with the ‘Horizon 2020’ Framework Programme.
Amendment 94 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) fostersupport R&D in the field of radiation protection;
Amendment 101 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point g
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point g
(g) promote innovation and industrial competitiveness, particularly by supporting future fusion and fission reactor systems;
Amendment 108 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
The financial envelope for the implementation of the Euratom Programme shall be EUR [1 788.889974.319] million. That amount shall be distributed as follows:
Amendment 110 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) indirect actions for the fusion research and development programme, EUR 709.713[750] million;,
Amendment 113 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) indirect actions for nuclear fission, safety and radiation protection, EUR 354.857[500] million;,
Amendment 116 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
For the implementation of indirect actions of the Euratom Programme, no more than 13.58% shall be for the Commission’s administrative expenditure.
Amendment 128 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
That multi-annual work programme shall alsbe submitted to the JRC Board of Governors and presented to the Council and Parliament. It shall be required to take account of relevant research activities carried out by the Member States, associated countries and European and international organisations. They, so as to avoid any waste of research effort in Europe and to make best use of the financial resources. It shall be updated as and where appropriate.
Amendment 129 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 132 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1
Article 19 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall take appropriate measures ensuring that, when actions financed under this Regulation are implemented, the financial interests of the European Union are protected by the application of preventive measures against fraud, corruption and any other illegal activities, by effective checks and, where irregularities are detected, by the recovery of the amounts wrongly paid and, where appropriate, by effective, proportionate and deterrent penalties. The European Parliament shall be informed of such measures.
Amendment 133 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
2. The Commission or its representatives, the European Parliament and the Court of Auditors shall have the power of audit, on the basis of documents and on-the-spot checks and inspections, over all grant beneficiaries, contractors, subcontractors and other third parties who have received Union funds under this Regulation.
Amendment 134 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 4
Article 19 – paragraph 4
4. Without prejudice to the paragraphs 1, 2 and 3, cooperation agreements with third countries and international organisations, grant agreements, grant decisions and contracts resulting from the implementation of this Regulation shall expressly empower the Commission, the Court of Auditors and the OLAF to conduct audits, on-the-spot checks and inspections. The European Parliament shall be informed of the result of such audits without delay.
Amendment 136 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 4
Article 21 – paragraph 4
4. Member States shall provide the Commission and the European Parliament with data and information necessary for the monitoring and evaluation of the measures concerned.
Amendment 141 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – point 2.1 – point d – introductory part
Annex I – part 2 – point 2.1 – point d – introductory part
(d) FosterSupport R&D in the field of radiation protection (Excellent science; Societal challenges)
Amendment 147 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – point 2.2 – paragraph 1
Annex I – part 2 – point 2.2 – paragraph 1
The nuclear activities of the JRC shall aim to support the implementation of Council Directives 2009/71/Euratom and 2011/70/Euratom, as well as Council Conclusions giving priority to the highest standards for nuclear safety and security in the Union and internationally. The JRC shall notably mobilise the necessary capacity and expertise in order to contribute to assess and improve the safetyR&D in the field of nuclear installations safety and the peaceful use of nuclear energy and other non fission applications, to provide a scientific basis to relevant Union legislation and, where necessary, to react within the limits of its mission and competence to nuclear incidents and accidents. To that effect, the JRC shall carry out research and assessments, provide references and standards and deliver dedicated training and education. Synergies with the Sustainable Nuclear Energy Technology Platform (SNETP) and other cross-cutting initiatives will be sought as appropriat matter of necessity, in order to optimise the human and financial resources for nuclear R&D in Europe.
Amendment 148 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – point 2.2 – point a – introductory part
Annex I – part 2 – point 2.2 – point a – introductory part
The JRC, in close cooperation with the relevant research bodies in the EU, shall contribute to the development of tools and methods to achieve high safety standards for nuclear power reactors and fuel cycles relevant to Europe. Those tools and methods shall include:
Amendment 149 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – point 2.2 – point a – point 1
Annex I – part 2 – point 2.2 – point a – point 1
(1) severe accident analyses modelling and methodologies for assessment of nuclear installations operational safety margins; support to the establishment of a common European approach to the evaluation of advanced fuel cycles and designs; and investigation and dissemination of the lessons learnt from the operational experience. The JRC shall fpurther reinforce itssue the work of the 'European Clearinghouse on NPP Operational Experience Feedback' to respond to the emerging post-Fukushima nuclear safety challenges, continuing to draw on relevant expertise in the Member States.
Amendment 150 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – point 2.2 – point a – point 2 a (new)
Annex I – part 2 – point 2.2 – point a – point 2 a (new)
(2a) decommissioning and dismantling are promising market areas, given the relevant scientific advances and safety imperatives. The EU must acquire the best possible technologies for this work, which will involve increasingly sophisticated techniques (such as underwater cutting, laser cutting and state-of-the-art robots to eliminate human intervention).
Amendment 152 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – point 2.2 – point a – point 3
Annex I – part 2 – point 2.2 – point a – point 3
(3) strengthening Union capacity to respond to nuclear accidents and incidents by further development of alert systems and models for radiological dispersion in the air, andexchanges with the Member State bodies responsible for managing nuclear accidents and incidents, particularly by mobilising resources and expertise for analysing and modelling nuclear accidents and providing relevant technical support.
Amendment 154 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – point 2.2 – point e – paragraph 1
Annex I – part 2 – point 2.2 – point e – paragraph 1
JRC shall foster its competence in order to provide the independent scientific and technical evidence necessary to support the evolving Union legislation on nuclear safety and security. The precise nature of this research must be determined subject to guidelines to be adopted by the EU institutions, particularly in the light of the stress tests on nuclear power plants.
Amendment 156 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Annex I – part 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Basic research that is potentially applicable not only in nuclear-related fields but also in other research sectors covered by Horizon 2020 will be eligible for ERC programme funding.