Activities of Norica NICOLAI related to 2011/0392(COD)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the implementation and exploitation of European satellite navigation systems
Amendments (6)
Amendment 12 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) The aim of the Galileo programme is to establish and operate the first global satellite navigation and positioning infrastructure specifically designed for civilian purposes which can be used by a variety of European actors, states and agencies, as well as for security and defence applications, crisis and humanitarian operations. The system established under the Galileo programme is completely independent of other existing or potential systems.
Amendment 17 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) Since the programmes are at an advanced development stage leading to systems in an exploitation phase, a specific legal basis is required which can meet their needs, particularly in terms of governance, mutual ownership and utilisation, as well as security of the systems, and to satisfy the requirement for sound financial management.
Amendment 19 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) Given the increasing usage of satellite navigation across a great number of fields of activity, an interruption in the supply of services could lead to significant harm to modern society. In addition, due to their strategic aspect, satellite navigation systems are sensitive infrastructures, that could be susceptible to malicious use. The abovementioned aspects could affect the security of the Union and its Member States. Security requirements must therefore be taken into account in the design, implementation and operation of the infrastructures emerging from the Galileo and EGNOS programmes, in accordance with standard practices and agreed upon by all operators of the system.
Amendment 33 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 31
Recital 31
(31) In view of the global nature of the systems, it is essential that the Union can enter into agreements with third countries and international organisations in the context of programmes under Article 218 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, in particular to ensure their smooth implementation, optimise services provided to citizens of the Union, ensure the full security of the system, regulate the revenue regime and meet the needs of third countries and international organisations. It is also useful, where necessary, to adapt existing agreements to changes in the programmes. When preparing or implementing these agreements, the Commission may have recourse to the assistance of the European External Action Service, the European Space Agency and the European GNSS Agency, within the limits of the tasks allocated to them under this Regulation.
Amendment 37 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 a (new)
Article 16 a (new)
Article 16 a The role of the European Parliament The European Parliament, in view of its budgetary control competences and thematic work, shall, through its relevant committees, scrutinize the creation, implementation and operation of the system and shall be kept informed by the relevant bodies on the programme at regular intervals.
Amendment 39 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 a (new)
Article 18 a (new)
Article 18 a Usage for security and defence purposes 1. The operating agencies shall enact special provisions for the operation of the systems by Member States, as well as the Union, for security and defence purposes, concerning technologies, guidance systems as well as usage in operations and missions, in order to ensure the security of this type of usage. 2. The Commission shall enact binding security measures for the integrity of the system when used by security actors, in accordance with Union legislation in force.