48 Amendments of Sabine WILS related to 2011/0302(COD)
Amendment 107 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) The creation of the Connecting Europe Facility should maximise the potential for sustainable and environmentally friendly growth through the realisation of synergies between transport, energy and telecommunications policies and their implementation, thus enhancing the efficiency of the Union's intervention.
Amendment 111 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) A fully functioning single market depends on modern, highly performing infrastructure connecting Europe particularly in the areas of transport, energy and telecommunications. These growth enhancing connections would provide better access to the internal market and consequently contribute to a more competitive marketsustainable economy in line with Europe 2020 Strategy's objectives and targets.
Amendment 117 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
Amendment 129 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) On 28 March 2011, the Commission adopted the White Paper "A Roadmap to a Single Transport Area ― Towards a competitive and resource-efficient transport system". TWhile the White Paper aims at reducting by at least 60% the greenhouse gas emissions ("GHG") of the transport sector by 2050 with respect to 1990, the European Parliament in its resolution calls to draw up legal rules to achieve a 20% reduction in emissions of CO2 and other GHG from transport by 2020. As far as infrastructure is concerned, the White Paper aims at establishing a fully functional and Union- wide multimodal TEN-T ‘core network’ by 2030. The White Paper also aims at optimising the performance of multimodal logistic chains, including by making greater use of more energy-efficient modes. Therefore, it sets the following relevant targets for TEN-T policy: 30% of road freight over 300 km should shift to other modes by 2030, and more than 50% by 2050; the length of the existing high- speed rail network should triple by 2030 and the European Parliament urges Member States to commit themselves to eliminating the main known bottlenecks by 2020 in every transport mode by submitting an approved funding pland by 2050 the majority of medium- distance passenger transport should go by rail; by 2050, all core network airports should be connected to the rail network; all seaports to the rail freight and, where possible, to the inland waterway system15. The White Paper also aims at optimising the performance of multimodal logistic chains, including by making greater use of more energy- efficient modes.
Amendment 137 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Based on an analysis of the transport infrastructure plans of Member States, the Commission estimates that investment needs in transport amount to EUR 500 billion in the entirety of the TEN-T network for the period 2014-2020, of which an estimated EUR 250 billion will need to be invested in the core network of the TEN-T. Given the resources available at Union level, concentration on the projects with the highest European added value is necessary to achieve the desired impact. Support should therefore be focussed on the core network (in particular, the core network corridors) and on the projects of common interest in the field of traffic management systems (notably the air traffic management systems resulting from SESAR which require Union budgetary resources of about EUR 3 billion).
Amendment 191 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33
Recital 33
(33) Fiscal measures in many Member States will drive or have already driven public authorities to reassess their infrastructure investment programmes. In this context, PPPs have been viewed as an effective means of delivering infrastructure projects ensuring the achievement of policy objectives such as combating climate change; promoting alternative energy sources as well as energy and resource efficiency, supporting sustainable transport and the deployment of broadband networks. The Commission committed in its PPP Communication of 19 November 2009 to improving access to finance for PPPs by broadening the scope of existing financial instruments.
Amendment 193 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34
Recital 34
(34) Even though the bulk of the investment under Europe 2020 Strategy can be delivered by markets andspecific regulatory measures, the financing challenge require public interventions and Union support by grants and innovative financial instruments. Financial instruments should be used to address specific market needs, in line with the objectivesBefore deciding to use such financial instruments, the Commission should carry out, with the help of the Cconnecting Europe Facility, and should not crowd out private financing. Before deciding to use financial instruments, the Commission should carry outcerned Member States and involved EU institutions, ex-ante assessments of these instruments.
Amendment 200 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 36
Recital 36
(36) In the Europe 2020 Strategy, the Commission pledged to mobilise Union financial instruments as part of a consistent funding strategy, that pulls together Union and national public and private funding for infrastructures. This is based on the rationale that in many cases, according to specific cases to be assessed one by one, sub-optimal investment situations and market imperfections may be more efficiently tackled by financial instruments than by grants.
Amendment 208 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 39
Recital 39
(39) In order to ensure sect oral diversification of beneficiaries of financial instruments as well as encourage gradual geographical diversification across the Member States, the Commission in partnership with the EIB, through joint initiatives such as the European PPP Expertise Centre (EPEC) and Jaspers,who required assistance in such financial instruments, the Commission in partnership with the EIB should provide support to those Member States in developing an appropriate pipeline of projects that could be considered for project financing.
Amendment 217 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 43 a (new)
Recital 43 a (new)
(43 a) These evaluations should include assessments on the capacity of the Member States or concerned implementing bodies to comply with their own co-financing engagements in completion of the EU grants or of the innovative financial instruments provided to carry out a project of common interest.
Amendment 234 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5
(5) ‘programme support actions’ means all accompanying measures necessary for the implementation of the Connecting Europe Facility and individual sector specific guidelines, such as services (notably technical assistance), as well as preparatory, feasibility, coordination, monitoring, consultation of interested parties and stakeholders, control, audit and evaluation activities which are required directly for the management of this facility and the achievement of its objectives, and in particular studies, meetings, information, infrastructure mapping, twinning, dissemination, awareness raising and communication actions, expenses linked to IT networks focusing on information exchange, together with all other technical and administrative assistance expenses that may be required for the management of this facility or implementation of the individual sector specific guidelines;
Amendment 236 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6 a (new)
(6 a) 'consultation procedure' means appropriate and adequate procedure including the respect of the Aarhus Convention as granted by Directive 2003/4, by which, prior the adoption of a project of common interest, all concerned interested parties are consulted according to the existing national rules and laws to express their concerns and suggestions to the captioned project. Such consultation complies with the requirements as set in the provisions of Directive 85/337 and 2001/42.
Amendment 244 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 12
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 12
(12) ‘bottleneck’ means a physical barrier that leads to a system break affecting the continuity of long-distance flows. Such a barrier can be absorbed both by new infrastructure such as bridges or tunnels that address problems as for example gradients, curve radii, gauge. The need to and by upgradeing existing infrastructure sthall not be considered as a bottleneckt could bring significant improvements via technical innovations which will solve the bottleneck constraints;
Amendment 265 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) contribute to smart, sustainable and inclusive growth by developing modern and high performing trans-European networks, thus bringing forward benefits for the entire European Union in terms of competitiveness and economic, social and territorial cohesion within the Single Market and creating an environment more conducive to private and public investment through a combination of financial instruments and Union direct support and by exploiting synergies across the sectors. The achievement of this objective will be measured by the volume of public and privateeffectiveness of investment in projects of common interest, and in particular the volume of public and private investments inin those projects of common interest realised through the financial instruments under this Regulation.
Amendment 276 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) enable the Union to achieve its targets of a 20% reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, a 20% increase in energy efficiency and raising the share of renewable energy to 20% up to 2020, while ensuring greater solidarity among Member States in moving to specific milestones for domestic emission reductions of 40%, 60% and 80% for 2030, 2040 and 2050 respectively.
Amendment 282 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i
(i) removing bottlenecks and bridging missing links also by means of innovative ITS, to be measured by the number of new and improvimproved or upgraded cross-border connections and removed bottlenecks on transport routes which have benefited from the Connecting Europe Facility;
Amendment 287 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point ii
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point ii
(ii) ensuring sustainable and efficient transport in the long run, to be measured by the length of the conventional railway network in the EU-27 and the length of high-speed railrailway and waterways network in the EU-27;
Amendment 302 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iii
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iii
(iii) optimise the integration and interconnection of transport modes and enhancing interoperability of transport services. The achievement of this objective will be measured by the number of ports and airports connected to the railway network, by the effective deployment of ERTMS, RIS and ITS as well as the number of urban areas with integrated logistic management systems at 'zero emissions' of CO2.
Amendment 312 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b – point i
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b – point i
(i) promoting the furboth ther integration of the internal energy market and the interoperability of electricity and natural gas networks across borders, including and the deployment of domestic energy smart grids, by ensuring that no Member State is isolated from the European network, to be measured by the number of projects effectively interconnectenhancing Member states‘ networks and removing internal bottlenecks;
Amendment 315 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b – point ii
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b – point ii
(ii) enhancing Union security of supply, to be measured by the evolution of system resilience and security of system operations as well as number of projects allowing diversification and better domestic use of supply sources, supplying counterparts and routes;
Amendment 319 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iii
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iii
(iii) contributing to sustainable development and protection of the environment and public health, notably by fostering the integration of energy from renewable sources into the transmission network and developing carbon dioxide networks, to be measured by the transmission of renewable energy from generation to major consumption centres and storage sites, and the sum of CO2 emissions prevented by the construction of the projects which benefited from the Connecting Europe Facility.
Amendment 342 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
The financial envelope of the Connecting Europe Facility mayshall cover expenses pertaining to, preparatory, monitoring, control, consultation procedures, audit and evaluation activities which are required for the management of the Programme and the achievement of its objectives, in particular studies, meetings of experts, as far as they are related to the general objectives of this Regulation, expenses linked to IT networks focusing on information processing and exchange, together with all other technical and administrative assistance expenses incurred by the Commission for the management of the Programme.
Amendment 346 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 3
Article 5 – paragraph 3
3. Following the mid-term evaluation according to Article 26(1), the Commission mayshall adopt delegated acts in accordance of article 25 in order to transfer appropriations between the sectors of the allocation set out in paragraph 1, with the exception of the [EUR 10 000 000 000] transferred from the Cohesion Fund to finance transport sector projects in the Cohesion Fund eligible Member States.
Amendment 366 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c a (new)
(c a) actions supporting urban nodes as defined in Article 36 of the Regulation (EU) No XXXX/2012 [TEN-T Guidelines];
Amendment 389 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 4
Article 8 – paragraph 4
4. The cost of equipment and infrastructure which is treated as capital expenditure by the beneficiary may be eligible up to its entirety, provided that its use is duly justified for the sole implementation of the project.
Amendment 390 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 5
Article 8 – paragraph 5
5. Expenditure related to environmental studies on the protection of the environment and on compliance with the Union acquis mayshall be eligible.
Amendment 416 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point b – point i
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point b – point i
(i) rail and inland waterways: the amount of Union financial aid shall not exceed 20% of the eligible cost; the funding rate may be increased to 30% for actions both addressing bottlenecks and reducing rail freight noise by retrofitting of existing rolling stock; the funding rate may be increased to 40% for actions concerning cross-border sections;
Amendment 432 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point b – point ii
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point b – point ii
(ii) inland transport connections to ports and airports, actions to reduce rail freight noise by retrofitting of existing rolling stock, as well as development of ports and multi-modal platforms: the amount of Union financial aid shall not exceed 20% of the eligible cost.
Amendment 454 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point c – point i
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point c – point i
(i) the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) including track side equipment and on board equipment: the amount of Union financial aid shall not exceed 50% of the eligible cost;
Amendment 469 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) the amount of Union financial aid shall not exceed 50% of the eligible cost of studies and/ 30% of eligible cost for works;
Amendment 472 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) co-financing rates may be increased to a maximum of 850% for actions which based on the evidence referred to in Article 15(2) (a) of Regulation (EU) No XXXX/2012 [Guidelines for trans- European energy infrastructure], provide a high degree of regional or Union-wide security of supply, or strengthen solidarity of the Union, support sustainable development and deployment of energy supply facilities from renewable sources or comprise highly innovative solutions.
Amendment 525 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 14 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. TIf clearly required by the Member state or the entity as referred in article 9 in submitting the draft project, the following financial instruments may be used:
Amendment 540 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3
Article 15 – paragraph 3
3. The financial instruments shall aim to preserve the value of assets provided by the Union budget. They may generate acceptable returns to meet the objectives of other partners or investors.
Amendment 545 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1
Article 17 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall adopt multiannual and annual work programmes for each sector. The Commission may also adopt multiannual and annual work programmes that cover more than one sector. Those implementingdelegated acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 24(2)5 of this regulation.
Amendment 546 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2
Article 17 – paragraph 2
2. The multiannual work programmes shall be reviewed at least at mid-term. If necessary, the Commission shall revise the multiannual work programme by means of implementing act. Those implementingdelegated acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 24(2).5 of this Regulation
Amendment 548 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Multiannual work programmes in the field of transport shall be adopted for projects of common interest as listed in Part I of the Annex to this Regulation where the percentage of funds allocated to less polluting modes shall be at least 85% of the total transport budget.
Amendment 555 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 5
Article 17 – paragraph 5
5. The sectoral annual work programmes, in the field of transport, energy and telecommunications, shall be adopted for projects of common interest not included in the multiannual programmes, while respecting in the transport sector the provision of allocating at least 85% of available funds to less polluting modes.
Amendment 566 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1
Article 20 – paragraph 1
The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 25 concerning the addition or modification of the lists provided in the Annex and in delivering the multiannual and annual work programme for each sector or covering more than one sector according to article 17.]
Amendment 567 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 2
Article 21 – paragraph 2
Member States shall for projects related to transport and energy sectors, undertake the technical monitoring and financial control of actions, including those ensuring the deployment of consultation procedures and compliance with the relevant EU legislation on environment and climate change in close cooperation with the Commission and shall certify the reality and the conformity of the expenditure incurred in respect of projects or parts of projects. The Member States may request the participation of the Commission during on-the-spot checks.
Amendment 574 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 2
Article 24 – paragraph 2
Amendment 581 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2
Article 25 – paragraph 2
2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Articles 5, 17 and 20 shall be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminate period from the date of entry into force of this Regulationthe duration of the Multiannual Financial Framework as adopted for the period 2014-2020.
Amendment 583 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 1
Article 26 – paragraph 1
1. No later than mid-31 December 2018,7 an evaluation report shall be establishpresented by the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council on the achievement of the objectives of all the measures (at the level of results and impacts), the efficiency of the use of resources and its European added value, in view of a decision on the renewal, modification or suspension of the measures. The evaluation shall additionally address the scope for simplification, its internal and external coherence, the continued relevance of all objectives, as well as the contribution of the measures to the Union priorities of smart, sustainable and inclusive growth. It shall take into account evaluation results on the long-term impact of the predecessor measures.
Amendment 610 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – Part I – point 1 – row 8
Annex – Part I – point 1 – row 8
Wien - Graz - Klagenfurt - Rail upgrading and works Udine - Venezia - ongoing; (further) on existing lines; Ravenna development ofrationalising existing multimodal platforms
Amendment 617 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – Part I – point 1 – row 9
Annex – Part I – point 1 – row 9
Trieste, Venice, Ravenna Rail port interconnections, (further) developmentrationalisation of multimodal platforms and conventional rail links
Amendment 637 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – Part I – point 3 – row 8
Annex – Part I – point 3 – row 8
Lyon - Torino Rail cross-border section,upgrading the existing works base tunnel to be launched before 2020; studies access routescross-border section
Amendment 638 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – Part I – point 3 – row 10
Annex – Part I – point 3 – row 10
Brescia - Venezia - Rail works to start before 2014 Trieste on several sections in synergy with upgrading actions undertaken in overlapping stretches as in Corridor 1
Amendment 657 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – Part I – point 5 – row 11
Annex – Part I – point 5 – row 11
Brenner Base Tunnel Rail studies and works
Amendment 660 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – Part I – point 6 – row 2
Annex – Part I – point 6 – row 2
Genova - Milano/Novara - Rail studies; and works startingto CH border before 2020 improve the existing conventional rail line