74 Amendments of Elżbieta Katarzyna ŁUKACIJEWSKA related to 2011/0294(COD)
Amendment 85 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) The planning, development and operation of trans-European transport networks contribute to the attainment of major Union objectives, such as the smooth functioning of the internal market and the strengthening of economic and soc, social and territorial cohesion and also have the specific objectives of allowing the seamless and sustainable mobility of persons and goods and ensuring accessibility for all regions of the Union and contributing to further economic growth and competitiveness in a global perspective.
Amendment 102 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
Amendment 111 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) The core network should be identified and impleappropriate measures should be taken for its developmented as a priority within the framework provided by the comprehensive network by 2030. It should constitute the backbone of the development of a multi- modal transport network and stimulate the development of the entire comprehensive network. It should enable Union action to concentrate on those components of the trans-European transport network with the highest European added value, in particular cross-border sections, missing links, multi- modal connecting points and major bottlenecks.
Amendment 116 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 a (new)
Recital 11 a (new)
(11 a) Exemptions from the infrastructure requirements for the core network should be possible in duly justified cases. This should include cases where investments cannot be justified.
Amendment 117 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 a (new)
Recital 11 a (new)
(11 a) Exemptions from the infrastructure requirements for the core network should be possible in duly justified cases.
Amendment 118 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 b (new)
Recital 11 b (new)
(11 b) The particular situation of isolated or partially isolated rail networks should be recognised by way of exemptions from certain infrastructure requirements.
Amendment 119 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 c (new)
Recital 11 c (new)
(11 c) When carrying out the review of the implementation of the core network by 2023, the Commission should take into account national implementation plans and future enlargements.
Amendment 120 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 d (new)
Recital 11 d (new)
(11 d) The trans-European transport network covers only part of the existing transport networks. In the framework of the revision by 2023, the Commission should evaluate in cooperation with the Member States concerned whether other parts, such as certain class III inland waterways, should be integrated into the network.
Amendment 121 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) In order to establish the core and the comprehensive network in a coordinated and timely manner, allowing thereby maximising the network benefits, Member States concerned should ensure that the projects of common interest are finalised by 2030 and 2050 respectivelyappropriate measures are taken in order to finalise the projects of common interest by 2030. With regards to the comprehensive network, efforts should be made to complete it and to comply with the relevant provisions by 2050.
Amendment 124 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) It is necessary to identify projects of common interest which will contribute to the achievement of the trans-European transport network and which corresponds to the priorities established in the guidelines. Their implementation should depend on their degree of maturity, the compliance with national and EU legal procedures, and the availability of financial resources, without prejudging the financial commitment of a Member State or the Union.
Amendment 131 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) Some parts of the network are managed by other actors than Member States. As the development and implementation of the trans-European transport network is not solely carried out by Member Statrequires, all promoters of projects of common interest such as local and regional authorities, infrastructure managers or other private or public entities should be subject to the rights and obligations of this Regulation, as well other relevant Union and national rules and procedures, when carrying out such projects common application of this Regulation, all parts of the network should be subject to the rights and obligations of this Regulation, as well other relevant Union and national rules and procedures. However, Member States should determine the most appropriate way of ensuring that these rules are correctly applied within their territory.
Amendment 133 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) The guidelines should set priorities in order to achievemake possible the achievement of the objectives within the given time horizon.
Amendment 139 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) The trans-European transport network has to ensure efficient multi-modality in order to allow better modal choices to be made and large volumes to be consolidated for transfers over long distances. This will make multi-modality economically more attractive for shippfreight forwarders and passengers.
Amendment 151 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
Recital 26
(26) In order to implement the core network within the given time horizon, a corridor approach could be used as an instrument to coordinate on a transnational basis different projects and synchronise the development of the corridor, thereby maximising network benefits. This instrument should not be understood as a basis for prioritisation of certain projects on the core network.
Amendment 159 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
Recital 27
(27) Core network corridors shouldmight also address wider transport policy objectives and facilitate modal integration and multi- modal operations. This should allow specially developed corridors that are optimised in terms of energy use and emissions, thus minimising environmental impacts, and are also attractive for their reliability, limited congestion and low operating andeir management should not result in excessive growth of administrative costs. An initial list of corridors should be included in the Regulation (EU) XXX/2012 [Connecting Europe Facility], but should be adaptable in order to take account of changes in traffic flows.
Amendment 162 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
Recital 28
(28) Designing the right governance structure and identifying the sources of financing for complex cross-border projects would be, where appropriate, eased by creating corridor platforms for such core network corridors. European Coordinators should facilitate the coordinated implementation of the core network corridors.
Amendment 168 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
Recital 29
(29) In developing core network corridors due account should be givenshould be in line with to the rail freight corridors set up in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 913/2010 of 22 September 2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning a European rail network for competitive freight as well as to the European Deployment Plan for ERTMS provided for in Commission Decision 2009/561/EC of 22 July 2009 amending Decision 2006/679/EC as regards the implementation of the technical specification for interoperability relating to the control-command and signalling subsystem of the trans-European conventional rail system.
Amendment 177 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 31
Recital 31
(31) In order to update the Annexes and in particular the mapsmaps included in Annex I to take into account possible changes resulting from the actual usage of certain elements of transport infrastructure analysed against pre- established quantitative thresholds, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and subject to Article 172 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, should be delegated to the Commission in respect of amendments to the Annexes I. It is of particular importance for the Commission to carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level. The Commission, when preparing and drawing-up delegated acts, should ensure a simultaneous, timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the European Parliament and to the Council.
Amendment 180 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. This Regulation establishes the Union guidelines (hereinafter ‘the guidelines’)guidelines for the development of a trans-European transport network which determine the infracomprising a dual-layer structure of: the trans-European transportcomprehensive network withiupon which projects of common interest andthe core network is established, and identifies projects of mutualcommon interest are identified.
Amendment 187 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 4
Article 1 – paragraph 4
4. The guidelines provide for measures for the implementation of the trans-European network. The implementation of projects of common interest depends on their degree of maturity, the compliance with national and EU legal procedures and the availability of financial resources, without prejudging the financial commitment of a Member State or the Union.
Amendment 194 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) ‘'project of common interest’' means any piece of planned transport infrastructure, of existing transport infrastructure or any modification of existing transport infrastructure that complies with the provisions of Chapter II and any measures providing the efficient management and use of such infrastructureroject carried out pursuant to the requirements of this Regulation;
Amendment 212 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point q
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point q
(q) ‘'freight terminal’' means a structure equipped for transhipment between at least two transport modes and between two different rail systems, for temporary storage of freight such as ports, inland ports, airports and rail-road terminals;
Amendment 213 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point q
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point q
(q) ‘freight terminal’ means a structure equipped for transhipment between at least two transport modes or between two different rail systems and for temporary storage of freight such as ports, inland ports, airports and rail-road terminals;
Amendment 224 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point r a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point r a (new)
(r a) 'border crossing point' means the infrastructure necessary to ensure seamless traffic flow, border checks, border surveillance and other border control procedures;
Amendment 229 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point r b (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point r b (new)
(r b) 'cross border section' means the section which ensures the continuity of a project of common interest between at least two Member States or between a Member State and a neighbouring country;
Amendment 232 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 a (new)
(1a) 'alternative clean fuels' mean fuels which substitute conventional motor fuels like gasoline and diesel in the energy supply for transport and contribute to its decarbonisation; they include electricity, hydrogen, biofuels (liquids), synthetic fuels, methane (natural gas and biomethane) and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG).
Amendment 252 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point f
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point f
(f) promotion of a broad use of transport with the most carbon neutral effeclow-carbon transport;
Amendment 266 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the broad deployment of new technologies and ITS, where it is economically justified;
Amendment 269 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) development, improvement and maintenance of existing transport infrastructure;
Amendment 290 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) ensure the connection between the core network and the transport networks of the third countries, aiming at enhanced economic growth and competitiveness;
Amendment 297 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) comply with thebe based on requirements for the transport infrastructures set out in this Chapter;
Amendment 298 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
(d a) recognise the physical limitations of Member States transport infrastructures, as identified in Technical Standards for Interoperability.
Amendment 304 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3
Article 9 – paragraph 3
3. The Member States shall ensure thatEfforts shall be made to complete the comprehensive network is completed and fullyand compliesy with the relevant provisions of this Chapter by 31 December 2050 at the latest.
Amendment 327 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point h
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point h
(h) ensuring fuel security by allowpromoting the use of alternative and in particular low or zero carbon energy sources and propulsion systems;
Amendment 344 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3
Article 12 – paragraph 3
3. The technical equipment associated with railway lines shallmay include electrification systems, equipment for the boarding and alighting of passengers and the loading and unloading of cargo in stations, logistic platforms and freight terminals. It shallmay include any facility, inter alia automatic gauge changing facilities, necessary to ensure the safe, secure and efficient operation of vehicles and to enhance interoperability.
Amendment 350 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 13 – paragraph 3 – point a
Amendment 356 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. The access to freight terminals complies with the requirements provided for in Directive 2001/14/EC.
Amendment 362 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 3 – point c
Article 13 – paragraph 3 – point c
(c) railway infrastructure complies with the requirements of the technical specification for Interoperability (TSI) adopted pursuant to Article 6 of Directive 2008/57/EC for new and upgraded lines, except in duly justified cases,, except where allowed by the relevant TSI or under the procedure provided for in Article 9 of Directive 2008/57/EC. In any case, the railway infrastructure shall comply with the following requirements:;
Amendment 365 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 3 –point c – subpoint 1
Article 13 – paragraph 3 –point c – subpoint 1
Amendment 366 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 3 –point c – subpoint 1
Article 13 – paragraph 3 –point c – subpoint 1
Amendment 374 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 3–point c – subpoint 2
Article 13 – paragraph 3–point c – subpoint 2
Amendment 382 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 3–point c – subpoint 3
Article 13 – paragraph 3–point c – subpoint 3
Amendment 383 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 3–point c – subpoint 3
Article 13 – paragraph 3–point c – subpoint 3
Amendment 389 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 3 – point c – subpoint 4
Article 13 – paragraph 3 – point c – subpoint 4
Amendment 390 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 3 – point c – subpoint 4
Article 13 – paragraph 3 – point c – subpoint 4
Amendment 402 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) achieving standards higher than those set out as minimum requirements in the technical specifications, as described in Article 13meeting the infrastructure requirements and enhancing interoperability.
Amendment 419 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3
Article 16 – paragraph 3
3. Port-aAssociated equipment shallwith inland waterways may include the equipment for loading and unloading of cargos in inland ports. Associated equipment may enable in particular propulsion and operating systems which reduce pollution, energy consumption and carbon intensity. It and may includes waste reception facilities, as well as equipment for ice breaking, hydrological services and dredging.
Amendment 432 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) rivers, canals and lakes comply with the minimum requirements for class IV II waterways as laid down in the European Agreement on Main Inland Waterways of International Importance (AGN) on the new classification of inland waterways and ensure continuous bridge clearance.
Amendment 440 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) for existing inland waterways: implementing measures necessary to reach the standards of the inland waterways class IVII;
Amendment 444 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) where appropriate, achieving higher standards than inland waterways class IVII, to meet market demands;
Amendment 454 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) parking and rest areas;
Amendment 464 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 20 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. High-quality roads shall be specially designed and built for motor traffic, and shall be either motorways or, express roads or conventional strategic roads.
Amendment 475 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
Article 20 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
(b a) A conventional strategic road is a road which is not a motorway or express road, but which is still a high quality road as referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2.
Amendment 481 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) IAny intelligent transport systems of the road transport infrastructure complying with Directive 2010/40/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 July 2010 on the framework for the deployment of Intelligent Transport Systems in the field of road transport and for interfaces with other modes of transport are deployedis deployed in a manner consistent with delegated acts adopted under this Directive.
Amendment 534 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 2
Article 26 – paragraph 2
2. Port operatorMember States shall ensure that ports include equipment necessary to ensure the environmental performance of ships in ports, in particular reception facilities for ship generated waste and cargo residues in accordance with Directive 2000/59/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 November 2000 on port reception facilities for ship-generated waste and cargo residues.
Amendment 555 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 36 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 36 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Member States and other project promoters, when developing the comprehensive network in urban nodes shall, where feasible, aim to ensure:
Amendment 565 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) stimulate resource and carbon efficiency, notably in the fields of vehicle traction, driving/steaming, systems and operations planning, resource sharing and cooperation;
Amendment 589 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 44 – paragraph 3
Article 44 – paragraph 3
3. The transport infrastructures constituting the core network are indicated in the corresponding maps of the comprehensive network in Annex IWithout prejudice to Articles 1(4), 47(2) and (3), appropriate measures shall be taken for the core network to be developed in order to comply with the provisions of this Chapter by 31 December 2030. In accordance with Article 57, the implementation of the core network shall be evaluated by the Commission by 31 December 2023.
Amendment 598 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 45 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 45 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. The infrastructure of the core network shall meet all the requirements set out in Chapter II without exception. In addition, the following requirements shall also be met by the infrastructure of the core network:
Amendment 623 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 45 – paragraph 2 – point a – indent 2
Article 45 – paragraph 2 – point a – indent 2
– lines with regular freight traffic: at least 22.5 t axle load, 100 km/h line speed and 75600 m train length;
Amendment 638 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 45 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 45 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Without prejudice to Directive 2008/57/EC, at the request of a Member State, as regards railway transport infrastructure, exemptions may be granted by the Commission in duly justified cases as regards the train length, ERTMS, axle load, electrification and line speed. At the request of a Member State, as regards road transport infrastructure, exemptions from the provisions of Article 20(3)(a) or (b) may be granted by the Commission in duly justified cases as long as an appropriate level of safety is ensured. The duly justified cases referred to in this paragraph shall include cases where infrastructure investments cannot be justified in economic cost-benefit terms.
Amendment 644 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 – paragraph 3
Article 46 – paragraph 3
Amendment 656 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 47 – paragraph 2
Article 47 – paragraph 2
2. Maritime ports indicated in Part 2 of Annex II shall be connected with the railway and road transport infrastructure of the trans-European transport network by 31 December 2030 at the latest, except in duly justified cases.
Amendment 660 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 47 – paragraph 3
Article 47 – paragraph 3
3. The main airports indicated in Part 1b of Annex II shall be connected with the railway and road transport infrastructure of the trans-European transport network by 31 December 2050 at the latest. Taking into account potential traffic demand, such airports shall be integrated into the high speed rail network wherever possible.
Amendment 677 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 49 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 49 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Wherever appropriate, railway freight corridors set up in Regulation (EU) No 913/2010 as well as the ERTMS corridors should be a part of the core network corridors.
Amendment 689 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 51 – paragraph 1
Article 51 – paragraph 1
1. In order to facilitate the coordinated implementation of core network corridors, the Commission shall designate, after consultation with the Member States concerned, and after having consulted the European Parliament, persons called ‘European Coordinator’. Based on the principle of subsidiarity, the European Coordinator shall be designated only for those core network corridors which require special EC assistance in order to ensure timely implementation of the corridor.
Amendment 734 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 53 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 53 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Amendment 735 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 53 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 53 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) define all measures aimed at reducing external costs, in particular greenhouse gas emissions and noise, and aimed at promoting the introduction of new technologies in traffic and capacity managementing measures aimed at promoting the introduction of new technologies in traffic and capacity management and, where appropriate, reducing external costs, in particular greenhouse gas emissions and noise;
Amendment 737 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 53 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 53 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Amendment 738 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 53 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 53 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 747 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 54 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 54 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Amendment 760 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 57 – paragraph 1
Article 57 – paragraph 1
By 31 December 2023 at the latest, the Commission shall carry out a review of the implementation of the core network, in consultation with the Member States, evaluating compliance with the provisions laid down in this Regulation and the progress in implementation.
Amendment 762 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 57 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 57 – paragraph 1 a (new)
When carrying out this review, the Commission shall evaluate whether the core network as foreseen in this Regulation can comply with the provisions of Chapter III by 2030 while taking into account the economic and budgetary situation in the Union and in individual Member States. The Commission shall also evaluate, in consultation with the Member States, whether the core network should be modified taking into account the developments in transport flows and national investment planning. If necessary, the Commission may submit a proposal for modification of this Regulation. In the framework of the revision by 2023, the Commission should evaluate in cooperation with the Member States concerned whether other parts, such as certain class III inland waterways, should be integrated into the network.
Amendment 763 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 57 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Article 57 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Within that proposal, the Commission may also specify the date for completion of the comprehensive network as laid down in Article 9(3).