18 Amendments of Amalia SARTORI related to 2011/0300(COD)
Amendment 266 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the project is necessary forallows the implementation of the energy infrastructure priority corridors and areas set out in Annex I; and
Amendment 274 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the project displays economic, social and environmental viability; andotential benefits of the project assessed outweigh its costs
Amendment 281 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) the project involves at least two Member States, either by directly crossing the border of one or more Member States or by being located on the territory of one Member State and having a significant cross-border impact both on Member States and/or third countries as set out in point 1 of Annex IV;
Amendment 351 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4
Article 4 – paragraph 4
4. When ranking projects contributing to the implementation of the same priority, due consideration shall also be given to the urgency of each proposed project in order to meet the energy policy targets of market integration and competition, sustainability and security of supplinteroperability with the existing infrastructures, local area-based system stability, security of supply and sustainability, the number of Member States affected by each project, and its complementarity with regard to other proposed projects. For projects falling under the category set out in point 1(e) of Annex II, due consideration shall also be given to the number of users affected by the project, the annual energy consumption and the share of generation from non dispatchable resources in the area covered by these users.
Amendment 375 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 6 – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 6 – introductory part
6. If the commissioning of a project of common interest is delayed by more than two years compared to the implementation plan without sufficient justification:for reasons clearly attributable to improper management of the project by the project promoter
Amendment 460 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1
1. To increase transparency for all stakeholders concerned, the competent authority shall, within nine months of the entry into force of this Regulation, publish a manual of procedures for the permit granting process applicable to projects of common interest. The manual shall be updated as necessary and made available to the public. The manual shall at least include the information specified in point 1 of Annex VI. This provision is without prejudice to the national transparency and public consultation procedure in place at national level.
Amendment 502 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1
1. Within ontwelve months of the entry into force of this Regulation, the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall submit to the Agency and the Commission their respective methodology, including on network and market modelling, for a harmonised energy system-wide cost- benefit analysis at Union-wide level for projects of common interest falling under the categories set out in points 1(a) to (d) and 2 of Annex II. The methodology shall be elaborated in line with the principles laid down in Annex V.
Amendment 511 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 2
2. Within three months of the day of receipt of the methodology, the Agency, after formally consulting the organisations representing all relevant stakeholders, shall provide an opinion to the Commission on the methodology.
Amendment 556 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
1. Where a project promoter incurs higher risks for the development, construction, operation or maintenance of a project of common interest falling under the categories set out in points 1 and 2 of Annex II, except for hydro-pumped electricity storage projects, compared to the risks normally incurred by a comparable infrastructure project, and where such risks are not covered under an exemption pursuant to Article 36 of Directive 2009/73/EC or Article 17 of Regulation (EC) No 714/2009, national regulatory authorities shall ensure that appropriate incentives are granted to that project when applying Article 37(8) of Directive 2009/72/EC, Article 41(8) of Directive 2009/73/EC, Article 14 of Regulation (EC) No 714/2009, and Article 13 of Regulation (EC) No 715/2009. This paragraph is without prejudice to the incentives schemes already provided under the national legislation.
Amendment 601 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) the project is commercially not viable according to the business plan and other assessments carried out, notably by possible investors or creditors. The decision on incentives and its justification referred to in paragraph 3 of shall be taken into account when assessing the project's commercial viability; andIn any case, Union financial assistance for construction works shall only support projects of common interest providing economic and social benefits which cannot be achieved by any competing commercial projects;
Amendment 682 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 1 – point c
Annex II – point 1 – point c
(c) electricity storage facilities used for storing electricity on a permanent or temporary basis in above-ground or underground infrastructure or geological sites, provided they are directly connected to high-voltage transmission lines designed for a voltage of 110 kV or more;
Amendment 702 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – part 1 – point 1 – paragraph 1
Annex III – part 1 – point 1 – paragraph 1
(1) For electricity projects falling under the categories set out in point 1 of Annex II, each Group shall be composed of representatives of the Member States, national regulatory authorities, transmission system operators following their obligation to cooperate on a regional level in accordance with Article 6 of Directive 2009/72/EC and Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 714/2009 and project promoters concerned by each of the relevant priorities designated in Annex I, as well as the Commission, the Agency and the ENTSO for Electricity and the relevant stakeholders at regional level, including generators, distribution system operators and consumers.
Amendment 708 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – part 1 – point 1 – paragraph 2
Annex III – part 1 – point 1 – paragraph 2
For gas projects falling under the categories set out in point 2 of Annex II, each Group shall be composed of representatives of the Member States, national regulatory authorities, transmission system operators following their obligation to cooperate on a regional level in accordance with Article 7 of Directive 2009/73/EC and Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 715/2009 and project promoters concerned by each of the relevant priorities designated in Annex 1, as well as the Commission, the Agency and the ENTSO for Gas and the relevant stakeholders at regional level including generators, distribution system operators and consumers.
Amendment 713 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – part 1 – point 1 – paragraph 3
Annex III – part 1 – point 1 – paragraph 3
For oil and carbon dioxide transport projects falling under the categories referred to in Annex II(3) and (4), each Group shall be composed of the representatives of the Member States, project promoters concerned by each of the relevant priorities designated in Annex 1 and the Commission and the relevant stakeholders at regional level, in particular generators.
Amendment 720 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – part 1 – point 4
Annex III – part 1 – point 4
Amendment 726 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – part 1 – point 4 a (new)
Annex III – part 1 – point 4 a (new)
(4a).Each Group shall publish its internal rules and an up-dated list of members and make them easily accessible at any time. Each group shall also publish regularly updated information on the progress of its work as well as its final conclusions and decisions and make them easily accessible.
Amendment 735 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – part 2 – point 2
Annex III – part 2 – point 2
(2) All recipients shall preserve the confidentiality of commercially sensitive informationThe guidelines shall take into account possible conflicting interest within the Groups and allow for the creation of sub- groups when needed.
Amendment 800 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – point 2
Annex V – point 2
(2) The data set shall reflect Union and national legislations in force at the date of analysis. The data sets used for electricity and gas respectively shall be compatible, notably with regard to assumptions on prices and volumes in each market. The data set shall be elaborated after formally consulting Member States and the organisations representingation by the Agency of the Member States and all relevant stakeholders. The Commission and the Agency shall ensure access to the required commercial data from third parties when applicable.