2013/0244(NLE) | [ParlTrack]

Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 4 – point 3

3. Any member may terminate its membership to the Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking. The termination shall become effective and irrevocable six months after notification to the other members. As of then, the former member shall be discharged from any obligations other than those approved or incurred by the Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking prior to terminating the membership. In such cases, an account shall be opened for settlement of financial obligations between the departing member and the Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking.

Amendment 101 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 4 – point 4

4. Membership of the Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking may not be transferred to a third party without prior agreement of the Governing Board. The Commission shall be notified of this agreement and shall have the right to object.

Amendment 102 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 6 – point d a (new)

(da) three representatives of the Scientific Committee

Amendment 103 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 6 – paragraph 1 a (new)

The composition of the governing board shall ensure a significant representation of SMEs.

Amendment 104 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 7 – point 1

1. The Commission representative shall hold 50 % of the voting rights. The vote of the Commission shall be indivisible. Each other representative shall hold an equal number of votes. The representatives shall use their best endeavours to achieve consensus. Failing consensus, the Governing Board shall take decisions by a majority of at least 75% of allEach individual member of the Governing Board shall have one equal vote. Governing Board shall make decisions by a two-thirds majority of all eligible votes. The Governing Board decides with a two- third majority whenever the decision can not be taken by consensus. Eligible votes, includ~~ing the votes of~~e all members, even those whoich are not in attendance. The Commission shall hold veto right.

Amendment 105 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 7 – point 3 – subparagraph 5

The Governing Board shall adopt and make publicly available its own rules of procedure.

Amendment 106 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 8 – point 2 – point f

(f) appoint, ~~dismiss~~remove, extend the term of office of, provide guidance to and monitor the performance of the Executive Director;

Amendment 107 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 8 – point 2 – point t a (new)

(ta) appoint, on the basis of a public invitation to tender, the independent audit body that will be given the task of presenting the opinion under Article 60(5) of Regulation (EU, EURATOM) No 966 / 2012 of the European Parliament and the Council;

Amendment 108 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 9 – point 1 – subparagraph 1

1. The Executive Director shall be appointed by the Governing Board from a list of candidates proposed by the Commission following an open and transparent selection procedure. The Commission shall associate the representation from the other members of the Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking in the selection procedure as appropriate. The European Parliament shall have the right to object.

Amendment 109 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 9 – point 6

6. The Executive Director may be ~~dismiss~~removed only upon a decision of the Governing Board acting on a proposal from the Commission associating the private members as appropriate.

Amendment 110 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 10 – point 4 – introductory part

4. The Executive Director shall in particular carry out the following tasks ~~in an independent manner~~:

Amendment 111 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 10 – point 4 – point c

Amendment 112 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 10 – point 4 – point v a (new)

(va) organise the public tendering procedure on the basis of which the Governing Board shall appoint the independent audit body to be entrusted with the task of submitting an opinion under Article 60(5) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council;

Amendment 113 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 10 – point 5 – point b

(b) manage the calls, including the evaluation by a panel of independent experts, as provided for in the work plan and administer the agreements or decisions, including their coordination;

Amendment 114 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 10 – point 5 – point d a (new)

(da) supervise an information and promotion system for wide participation in the JU activities, namely the Calls for proposals, including a link to the NCP system.

Amendment 115 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 11 – point 1 – point c a (new)

(ca) SAT IADP,

Amendment 116 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 11 – point 2 – point b

(b) a representative of each Core Partner of the ITD or IADP. Representatives of the leaders of other ITDs or IADPs may also participate if they so decide;

Amendment 117 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 11 – point 2 – subparagraph 1 a (new)

Its composition shall seek to achieve gender equality in accordance with Article 16 of the Regulation (EU) No .../2013 [the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme].

Amendment 118 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 11 – point 5

Each Steering Committee shall adopt and make publicly available its rules of procedure, based on a model common to all Steering Committees.

Amendment 119 #

Silvia-Adriana ȚICĂU

Annex 1 – part 13 – point 1

1. The Scientific Committee shall consist of ~~no more than 12 members. It~~28 members, one from each Member State, elected for a renewable period of two years. The group shall select a chairperson from amongst its members for a renewable period of one year. Its composition shall respect the principle of gender equality under Article 16 of the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme.

Amendment 120 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 13 – point 2

2. The members shall reflect a balanced representation of world-wide recognised experts from academia, industry and regulatory bodies. Collectively, the Scientific Committee members shall have the necessary scientific competencies and expertise covering the technical domain needed to make science-based recommendations to the Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking. Its composition shall seek to achieve gender equality in accordance with Article 16 of the Regulation (EU) No .../2013 [the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme].

Amendment 121 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 13 – point 2

2. The members shall reflect a balanced representation of world-wide recognised experts from academia, ~~industr~~civil society and regulatory bodies. Collectively, the Scientific Committee members shall have the necessary scientific competencies and expertise covering the technical domain needed to make science-based recommendations to the Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking.

Amendment 122 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 13 – point 3

3. The Governing Board shall set the criteria and selection process for the composition of the Scientific Committee and appoint its members~~. The Governing Board shall take into consideration~~ from the potential candidates proposed by States Representatives Group.

Amendment 123 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 13 – point 4 – point -a (new)

(-a) advise on the strategic orientations and operations of the Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking;

Amendment 124 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 13 – point 5

5. The Scientific Committee shall meet at least ontwice a year. The meetings shall be convened by its chairperson.

Amendment 125 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 13 – point 6 a (new)

6a. The Scientific Committee shall receive information on a regular basis, in particular on the participation in indirect actions funded by the Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking, on the outcome of each call and project implementation, on synergies with other relevant Union programmes, on the execution of the Clean Sky 2 budget and on the dissemination and exploitation of research results.

Amendment 126 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 13 – point 7

7. The Scientific Committee shall adopt its own rules of procedure and shall nominate 3 representatives to the Governing Board.

Amendment 127 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 13 – point 7

7. The Scientific Committee shall adopt and make publicly available its own rules of procedure.

Amendment 128 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 14 – point 3 – point c

Amendment 129 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 14 – point 3 – point d a (new)

(da) the advisability of including a given research priority covered by Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking in regular calls in the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme in order to develop new synergies with research and innovation activities of strategic importance;

Amendment 130 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 14 – point 3 – point e a (new)

(ea) the outcome and planning of calls for proposals and tenders

Amendment 131 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 14 – point 6

6. The States Representatives Group shall adopt and make publicly available its own rules of procedure.

Amendment 132 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 16 – point 1 – point a

~~(a) up to 40% of the total Union funding, shall be allocated to Leaders and their participating affiliates.~~deleted

Amendment 133 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 16 – point 1 – point b

~~(b) up to 30% of the total Union funding, shall be allocated to Core Partners and their participating affiliates.~~deleted

Amendment 134 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 16 – point 1 – point c

(c) ~~at least 3~~100% of the total Union funding, shall be allocated by way of competitive calls for proposals and calls for tenders. Particular attention shall be paid to ensuring adequate participation of SMEs.

Amendment 135 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 16 – point 2 a (new)

2a. Derogation from Article 8(3) of Regulation No .../2013 [the Horizon 2020 Rules for Participation] allowing for one single legal entity to be recipient of a grant, shall be exceptional and duly justified.

Amendment 136 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 18 – paragraph -1 (new)

Should any member of the Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking be in default of its commitments concerning its agreed financial contribution, the Executive Director shall put this in writing and set a reasonable period within which such default shall be remedied. If the situation is not remedied within that period, the Executive Director shall convene a meeting of the Governing Board to decide whether the defaulter's membership is to be revoked or if any other measures are to be taken until its obligations have been met. The Governing Board may initially suspend the voting rights of all members in breach of their obligations, once they have been heard and given the opportunity of regularising matters.

Amendment 137 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 20 – point 3

3. The Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking shall report annually to the Commission ~~in accordance with Article 60(5) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012~~and the budgetary authorities. Within two months after the end of each fiscal year, the Executive Director shall submit the annual accounts and balance sheet of the previous year to the Court of Auditors. The Court of Auditors may carry out inspections, including on-the- spot checks.

Amendment 138 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 20 – point 4

4. The accounts of Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking shall be examined by ~~an independent audit body as laid down in~~the Court of Auditors as part of the discharge procedure. In its deliberations, the Court shall take account of the findings of the independent audit body required to deliver an opinion under Article 60(5) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012. of the European Parliament and the Council;

Amendment 139 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 20 – point 4

4. The accounts of Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking shall be examined by ~~an independent audit body as laid down in Article 60(5) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012.~~the Court of Auditors

Amendment 140 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 20 – point 4

4. The accounts of Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking shall be examined by ~~an independent audit body as laid down in Article 60(5) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012~~the Court of Auditors in accordance with Article 287 of the TFEU.

Amendment 141 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 20 – point 4 a (new)

4a. The Court of Auditors shall prepare a Specific Annual Report on the Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking.

Amendment 142 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 20 – point 4 – subparagraph 2

~~The accounts of Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking shall not be subject to examination by the Court of Auditors.~~deleted

Amendment 143 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 20 – point 4 – subparagraph 2

~~The accounts of Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking shall not be subject to examination by the Court of Auditors.~~deleted

Amendment 144 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 20 – point 4 – subparagraph 2

~~The accounts of Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking shall not be subject to examination by the Court of Auditors.~~deleted

Amendment 145 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 23 – point 1

1. The Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking, its bodies and staff shall avoid any conflict of interest in implementing their activities. In particular disclosure of interest according to Article 16 (4a) of this Regulation shall be made public. Or. en (See amendment to Article 16 paragraph 4a new.)

Amendment 146 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 23 – point 2

2. The Governing Board may adopt rules to prevent and manage conflicts of interest applicable to its members, bodies and staff. In those rules, provision shall be made to avoid a conflict of interest for the representatives of the members serving in the Governing Board. In particular disclosure of interest according to Article 16 (4a) of this Regulation shall be made public. Or. en (See amendment to Article 16 paragraph 4a new.)

Amendment 147 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 23 – point 2

2. The Governing Board ~~may~~shall adopt rules to prevent and manage conflicts of interest applicable to its members, bodies and staff. In those rules, provision shall be made to avoid a conflict of interest for the representatives of the members serving in the Governing Board.

Amendment 148 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 24 – point 1

1. The Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking shall be wound up at the end of the period defined in Article 1 of this Regulation or earlier if the objectives of the undertaking are not being fulfilled.

Amendment 149 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 24 – point 4

4. When the Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking is being wound up, its assets shall be used to cover its liabilities and the expenditure relating to its winding up. Any surplus shall be distributed among the members at the time of the winding up in proportion to their financial contribution to the Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking. Any such surplus distributed to the Union shall be returned to the specific programme implementing the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme, within the Union budget.

Amendment 150 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex 3 – table – row 11

Technology Evaluator 15% of the above IADP/ITD values

Amendment 151 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex 3 – table – row 12

Eco-DESIGN Transverse Activity 215% of the above IADP/ITD values

Amendment 152 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex 3 – table

~~100%~~ 100% IADPs Large passenger aircraft ~~32%~~ 32% Regional aircraft 6% 6% Rotorcraft 12% ~~ITDs~~ ITDs Airframes 19% Engines ~~17%~~ 17% Systems ~~14%~~ 14% Transverse activities Technology Evaluator 1% of the above IADP/ITD values excluding SAT IADP value Eco-DESIGN Transverse Activity 2% of the above IADP/ITD values ~~Small Air Transport Transverse Activity~~ excluding SAT IADP value SAT 35% of the above IADP/ITD values

Amendment 33 #

Draft legislative resolution
Paragraph 1

1. ~~Approve~~Commends the Commission proposal as amended;

Amendment 34 #

Draft legislative resolution
Paragraph 4

4. Asks the Council to consult Parliament again if it intends to substantially amend the Commission proposal as amended;

Amendment 35 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3 a (new)

(3a) European Parliament resolution of 3 February 2009 on an Agenda for Sustainable Future in General and Business Aviation6a calls on the Commission to reinforce support for aeronautical research, development and innovation, in particular by SMEs that develop and build aircraft for general and business aviation; __________________ 6a OJ C 67 E, 18.3.2010, p.5

Amendment 36 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5

(5) In accordance with Regulation (EU) No .../2013[the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme] and Decision (EU) No …/2013 of the Council of … 2013 establishing the Specific Programme implementing Horizon 2020 (2014-2020)8 further support should be provided to joint undertakings established under Decision No 1982/2006/EC under the conditions specified in Decision (EU) No …/2013. __________________ 8 OJ … [H2020 SP] OJ … [H2020 SP]

Amendment 37 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5

(5) In accordance with Decision (EU) No …/2013 of the Council of … 2013 establishing the Specific Programme implementing Horizon 2020 (2014-2020)8 further support ~~should~~may be provided to joint undertakings established under Decision No 1982/2006/EC under the conditions specified in Decision (EU) No …/2013. __________________ 8 OJ … [H2020 SP]

Amendment 38 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6

(6) The Clean Sky Joint Undertaking set up by Regulation (EC) No 71/2008 of the Council of 20 December 2007 setting up the Clean Sky Joint Undertaking9 is fulfilling its objectives of stimulating new research within the framework of a public- private partnership which enables long- term cooperation to take place among European aeronautical stakeholders. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have participated ~~very extensiv~~moderately in Clean Sky, with approximately 40% of the budget for calls for proposals allocated to them. The interim evaluation10 of the Clean Sky Joint Undertaking has shown that the Joint Undertaking is successfully stimulating developments towards environmental targets. ~~In addition, it has been highly successful in attracting extensive and wide-ranging participation by all Union key industries and a large number of SMEs.~~ It has led to new collaborations and to the participation of new organisations. Its research area should therefore continue to be supported in order to achieve its objectives as set out in Article 2 of this Regulation. __________________ 9 10OJ L 30 4.2.2008, p.1-20 OJ L 30 4.2.2008, p.1-20 10 SEC/2011/1072 final SEC/2011/1072 final

Amendment 39 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7

(7) Continued support for the Clean Sky research programme should also take into account the experience acquired from the operations of the Clean Sky Joint Undertaking including the results of its interim evaluation and the stakeholders' recommendations11 . It should be implemented in an open and transparent way, using a more fit-for-purpose structure and rules in order to enhance efficiency and to ensure simplification. To this end, the Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking should adopt financial rules specific to its needs in accordance with Article 209 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union12 . __________________ 11 http://www.cleansky.eu/sites/default/files/n ews/csjuconsultationreview_final.pdf 12 OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p.1.

Amendment 40 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9

(9) In order to achieve its objectives, the Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking should provide financial support, mainly in the form of grants to members and ~~grants to~~ participants, following open and competitive calls for proposals.

Amendment 41 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11

(11) Their contributions ~~should also~~ relateing to additional activities to be undertaken by the private members as specified in an additional activities plan~~; in order to get a proper overview of the leverage effect, those additional activities should represent~~ should be quantified, but shall not be counted as part of the contributions to the ~~broader~~ Clean Sky Joint Technology Initiative.

Amendment 42 #

Kent JOHANSSON

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12

(12) Participation in indirect actions funded by the Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking should comply with Regulation (EU) No … /2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of … 2013 laying down the rules for the participation and dissemination in Horizon 2020 the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020)13 . ~~__________________ 13~~The contract structure should not be different from that in Horizon 2020 and additional contract levels that risk putting unnecessary administrative burden on participants should be avoided. __________________ 13 OJ … [H2020 RfP] OJ … [H2020 RfP]

Amendment 43 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13

(13) The Union financial contribution should be managed in accordance with the principle of sound financial management and with the rules on indirect management set out in Article 60 paragraphs 1 to 4 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 and Commission delegated Regulation (EU) No 1268/2012 of 29 October 2012 on the rules of application of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/201214 . __________________ 14 OJ L 362 31.12.2012, p.1

Amendment 44 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16

(16) The Commission's internal auditor should exercise the same powers over the Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking as those exercised in respect of the Commission. The same should apply to the European Court of Auditors and the European Parliament.

Amendment 45 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17

(17) In accordance with Article 287(1) of the Treaty, the constituent instrument of bodies, offices or agencies set up by the Union may preclude the examination of the accounts of all revenue and expenditure of those bodies, offices or agencies by the Court of Auditors. In accordance with Article 60(5) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012, the accounts of the bodies set up under Article 209 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 are to be examined by an independent audit body which is to give an opinion inter alia on the reliability of the accounts and the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions. Avoidance of duplication of the examination of the accounts justifies that the accounts of the Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking should not be subject to examination by the Court of Auditors.deleted

Amendment 46 #

Silvia-Adriana ȚICĂU

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17

(17) In accordance with Article 287~~(1) of the Treaty, the constituent instrument of~~ TFEU, bodies, offices or agencies set up by the Union may preclude the examination of the accounts of all revenue and expenditure of those bodies, offices or agencies by the Court of Auditors. In accordance with Article 60(5) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012, the accounts of the bodies set up under Article 209 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 are to be examined by an independent audit body which is to givshall be examined by the Court of Auditors which is to issue an opinion ~~inter alia~~ on the reliability of the accounts and the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions. Avoidance of duplication of the examination of the accounts justifies that the accounts of the Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking should not be subject to examination by the Court of Auditors.

Amendment 47 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17

(17) In accordance with Article 287(1) of the Treaty, the constituent instrument of bodies, offices or agencies set up by the Union may preclude the examination of the accounts of all revenue and expenditure of those bodies, offices or agencies by the Court of Auditors. In accordance with Article 60(5) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012, the accounts of the bodies set up under Article 209 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 are to be examined by an independent audit body which is to give an opinion inter alia on the reliability of the accounts and the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions. ~~Avoidance of duplication of the examination of the accounts justifies that~~Notwithstanding the above- mentioned opinion, which does not constitute an audit, the accounts of the Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking should ~~not~~ be subject to examination by the Court of Auditors.

Amendment 48 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17

(17) In accordance with Article 287(1) of the Treaty, the constituent instrument of bodies, offices or agencies set up by the Union may preclude the examination of the accounts of all revenue and expenditure of those bodies, offices or agencies by the Court of Auditors. In accordance with Article 60(5) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012, the accounts of the bodies set up under Article 209 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 are to be examined by an independent audit body which is to give an opinion inter alia on the reliability of the accounts and the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions. ~~Avoidance of duplication of the examination of the accounts justifies that the accounts of the Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking should not be subject to examination by the Court of Auditors.~~

Amendment 49 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19 a (new)

(19a) By the end of 2017, as part of the Horizon 2020 interim evaluation, both existing and new public-private partnerships, including the JTIs, should be subject to an in-depth assessment, which should include, inter alia, an analysis of their openness, transparency and effectiveness.

Amendment 50 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20 a (new)

(20a) With a view to the overall aim of Horizon 2020 of achieving greater simplification and harmonisation of the European research and innovation funding landscape Joint Undertakings should avoid different sets of rules from Horizon 2020.

Amendment 51 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20 b (new)

(20b) In order to help close the research and innovation divide in Europe, complementarity and close synergies should be developed with the Structural Funds. Where possible, interoperability between the two instruments will be promoted. Cumulative or combined funding will be encouraged. In this context, measures will aim at fully exploiting the potential of Europe's talent pool and thereby optimising the economic and social impact of research and innovation and will be distinct yet complementary with regard to policies and actions of the Cohesion Policy funds.

Amendment 52 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20 c (new)

(20c) Measures that promote the participation of SME, Universities and Research Centres should be implemented. In this context, barriers preventing the participation of newcomers to the program should be identified and addressed.

Amendment 53 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

2. To contribute to ~~the objectives of the Joint Technology Initiative on Clean Sky 2 ,~~improving the environmental impact of the aeronautical technologies as well as to developing a strong and globally competitive aeronautical industry and supply chain in Europe. This should be realised through speeding up the development of cleaner air transport technologies for earliest possible deployment, and in particular tohe integrateion, demonstrateion and validateion of technologies capable of:

Amendment 54 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)

(ba) improving safety, environmental impact and lowering operation costs of small aircraft.

Amendment 55 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1

1. The maximum Union contribution, including ~~EFTA appropriations~~contributions from the Member States of the European Free Trade Area (EFTA), to the Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking, to cover administrative costs and operational costs, shall be EUR 1,8 billion. The contribution shall be paid from the appropriations in the general budget of the Union allocated to the Horizon 2020 Specific Programme implementing the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme in accordance with Article 58(1)(c)(iv), Article 60 and Article 61 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 for bodies referred to in Article 209 of that Regulation.

Amendment 56 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1

1. The maximum Union contribution, including EFTA appropriations, to the Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking, to cover administrative costs and operational costs, shall be EUR 1,8575 billion. The contribution shall be paid from the appropriations in the general budget of the Union allocated to the Horizon 2020 Specific Programme implementing the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme in accordance with Article 58(1)(c)(iv), Article 60 paragraphs 1 to 4 and Article 61 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 for bodies referred to in Article 209 of that Regulation.

Amendment 57 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1

1. The maximum Union contribution, including EFTA appropriations, to the Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking, to cover administrative costs and operational costs, shall be EUR ~~1,8~~0,6 billion. The contribution shall be paid from the appropriations in the general budget of the Union allocated to the Horizon 2020 Specific Programme implementing the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme in accordance with Article 58(1)(c)(iv), Article 60 and Article 61 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 for bodies referred to in Article 209 of that Regulation.

Amendment 58 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – introductory part

3. The delegation agreement referred to in paragraph 2 shall cover the aspects set out in Article 58(3), Article 60 paragraphs 1 to 4 and Article 61 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 and in Article 40 of Commission delegated Regulation (EU) No 1268/2012, as well as inter alia the following:

Amendment 59 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point c

(c) the specific performance indicators related to the functioning of the Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking including how they contribute to fulfilling the objective of Horizon 2020 societal challenge "Smart Green and Integrated Transport";

Amendment 60 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point d

(d) the arrangements regarding the provision of data necessary to ensure that the Commission is able to meet its dissemination and reporting obligations, including complete information on all proposals and grant agreements and their partners to be inserted into the global H2020 database [ECORDA] in a timely manner;

Amendment 61 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

The contribution referred to in paragraph 1 shall consist of the ~~following:~~contributions to the Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking as laid down in clause 15(2) and clause 15(3)(b) of the Statutes set out in Annex I.

Amendment 62 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a

~~(a) contributions to the Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking as laid down in clause 15(2) and clause 15(3)(b) of the Statutes set out in Annex I.~~ deleted Or. en (Text included into the introductory text of Article 4 paragraph 2.)

Amendment 63 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) in-kind contributions of at least EUR 990 million over the period defined in Article 1 by the members other than the Union or their affiliated entities, consisting of the costs incurred by them in implementing additional activities outside the work plan of the Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking contributing to the objectives of the Clean Sky Joint Technology Initiative. Other Union funding programmes may support those costs in compliance with the applicable rules and procedures. In such cases, Union financing shall not substitute for the in- kind contributions from the Members other than the Union or their affiliated entities.deleted

Amendment 64 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) ~~in-kind~~ contributions for additional activities of at least EUR 990 million over the period defined in Article 1 by the members other than the Union or their affiliated entities, consisting of the costs incurred by them in implementing additional activities outside the work plan of the Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking contributing to the objectives of the Clean Sky Joint Technology Initiative. Other Union funding programmes may ~~support those cost~~complement those activities in compliance with the applicable rules and procedures. In such cases, Union financing shall not substitute for the ~~in-kind contribution~~additional activities from the Members other than the Union or their affiliated entities.

Amendment 65 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2

The costs referred to in point (b) shall not be eligible for financial support by the Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking. ~~The corresponding activities shall be set out in an additional activities plan that shall indicate the estimated value of those contributions.~~

Amendment 66 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2

~~The costs referred to in point (b)~~Any cost incurred over the period defined in Article 1 by the members other than the Union or their affiliated entities, for implementing additional activities outside the work plan of the Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking contributing to the objectives of the Clean Sky Joint Technology Initiative shall be quantified but shall in any case not substitute for the in-kind contributions from the Members other than the Union or their affiliated entities. They shall not be eligible for financial support by the Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking. Other Union funding programmes may support those costs in compliance with the applicable rules and procedures. The corresponding activities shall be set out in an additional activities plan that shall indicate the estimated value of those contributions.

Amendment 67 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3

3. The members of the Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking other than the Union shall report each year by 31 January to the Governing Board of the Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking on the value of the contributions referred to in paragraph 2 made in each of the previous financial yearsprivate Members shall update and inform on the Declaration of additional activities when needed and at least two times during the Clean Sky 2 Programme duration.

Amendment 68 #

Vittorio PRODI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4

4. For the purpose of valuing the contributions referred to in point (b) of paragraph 2 and clause 15(3)(b) of the Statutes set out in Annex I, the costs shall be determined according to the usual cost accounting practices of the entities concerned, to the applicable accounting standards of the country where each entity is established, and to the applicable International Accounting Standards / International Financial Reporting Standards. The costs shall be certified by an independent external auditor appointed by the entity concerned. The valuation of the contributions shall be verified by the Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking. In case of remaining uncertainties, it may be audited by the Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertakingvaluation of the contributions shall be verified by the Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking. Members other that the Union who voluntary committed additional contributions will communicate updates on the execution of this commitment.

Amendment 69 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4

4. For the purpose of valuing the contributions referred to ~~in point (b) of paragraph 2 and~~ clause 15(3)(b) of the Statutes set out in Annex I, the costs shall be determined according to the usual cost accounting practices of the entities concerned, to the applicable accounting standards of the country where each entity is established, and to the applicable International Accounting Standards / International Financial Reporting Standards. ~~The costs shall be certified by an independent external auditor appointed by the entity concerned.~~ The valuation of the contributions shall be verified by the Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking. ~~In case of remaining uncertainties, it may~~The costs incurred in additional activities shall not be audited by the Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking or by any other Union body.

Amendment 70 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4

4. For the purpose of valuing the contributions referred to in point (b) of paragraph 2 and clause 15(3)(b) of the Statutes set out in Annex I, the costs shall be determined according to the usual cost accounting practices of the entities concerned, to the applicable accounting standards of the country where each entity is established, and to the applicable International Accounting Standards / International Financial Reporting Standards. The costs of the contributions referred to in clause 15(3)(b) of the Statutes set out in Annex I shall be certified by an independent external auditor appointed by the entity concerned. The valuation of the contributions shall be verified by the Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking. In case of remaining uncertainties, it may be audited by the Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking. The entity concerned shall present annually in a report its additional activities to the general public.

Amendment 71 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4

Amendment 72 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5

5. The Commission may terminate, proportionally reduce or suspend the Union financial contribution to the Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking or trigger the winding up procedure referred to in clause 24(2) of the Statutes set out in Annex I if those members or their affiliated entities do not contribute, contribute only partially or contribute late with regard to the contributions referred to in paragraph 2.deleted

Amendment 73 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5

5. The Commission ~~may~~shall terminate, proportionally reduce or suspend the Union financial contribution to the Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking or trigger the winding up procedure referred to in clause 24(2) of the Statutes set out in Annex I if the objectives of the funding are not fulfilled by the Joint Undertaking and if those members or their affiliated entities do not contribute, contribute only partially or contribute late with regard to the contributions referred to in paragraph 2.

Amendment 74 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1

TNotwithstanding Article 12 of this Regulation, the Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking shall adopt its specific financial rules in accordance with Article 209 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 and Regulation (EU) No … [Delegated Regulation on the model Financial Regulation for PPPs].

Amendment 75 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2

The Governing Board shall adopt, in accordance with Article 110 of the Staff Regulations, a decision based on Article 2(1) of the Staff Regulations and Article 6 of the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants delegating the relevant appointing authority powers to the Executive Director and defining the conditions under which this delegation of powers can be suspended. The Executive Director is authorised to sub-delegate those powers. The Executive Director shall report at the next meeting of the Governing Board on the delegation or sub-delegation of these powers.

Amendment 76 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3

~~Where exceptional circumstances so require, t~~The Governing Board may by way of a substantiated decision temporarily suspend the delegation of the appointing authority powers to the Executive Director and those sub-delegated by the latter and exercise them itself or delegate them to one of its members or to a staff member of the Joint Undertaking other than the Executive Director.

Amendment 77 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1

The Protocol on the Privileges and Immunities of the Union shall apply to the Executive Director and members of the Governing Board of the Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking ~~and its staff~~.

Amendment 78 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2

2. In the event of non-contractual liability, the Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking shall make good any damage caused by its staff and members of the Governing Board in the performance of their duties, in accordance with the general principles common to the laws of the Member States.

Amendment 79 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point c

~~(c) in disputes relating to compensation for damage caused by the staff of the Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking in the performance of their duties;~~deleted

Amendment 80 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2

~~2. Regarding any matter not covered by this Regulation or by other acts of Union law, the law of the State where the seat of the Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking is located shall apply.~~deleted

Amendment 81 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1

1. By 31 ~~December~~July 2017 the Commission shall conduct an interim evaluation of the Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking. The Commission shall send the conclusions of the evaluation, and its observations, to the European Parliament and to the Council by 30 J~~une~~anuary 2018.

Amendment 82 #

Silvia-Adriana ȚICĂU

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1

1. By 3~~1 December~~0 June 2017 the Commission shall conduct an interim evaluation of the Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking. The Commission shall send the conclusions of the evaluation, and its observations, to the European Parliament and to the Council by 3~~0 June~~1 December 20187.

Amendment 83 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1

1. The discharge of the budget ~~implementation with regard to the Union contribution t~~of the Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking shall be ~~part of the discharge~~ given by the European Parliament~~, upon~~ on the recommendation of the Council~~, to the Commission~~ following a~~ccordance with the procedure~~ procedure comparable to that provided for in Article 319 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and Articles 164 to 166 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council, and based on the audit report of the Court of Auditors.

Amendment 84 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1

1. The discharge of the budget implementation with regard to the Union contribution to the Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking shall be ~~part of the discharge~~ given by the European Parliament~~, upon~~ on the recommendation of the Council~~, to the Commission~~ before 15 May of year n+2 in accordance with ~~the~~a procedure ~~provided for in Article 319 of the Treaty~~comparable to the one outlined in Article 319 TFEU and Articles 164 and 165 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 and provided for by the financial rules of the Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking.

Amendment 85 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 a (new)

1a. If the European Parliament refuses to grant discharge, the Executive Director shall tender his resignation to the Governing Board, which shall take its final decision in the light of the circumstances.

Amendment 86 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 5 a (new)

5a. The staff of the Joint Undertaking, the Executive Director and the members of the Governing Board shall without delay notify OLAF of any instances of fraud which have come to their attention in the fulfilment of their duties or remit, without in any way being made accountable for them as a result. If they fail to meet this obligation and to inform OLAF of instances of fraud known to them, they shall become personally liable for the consequences thereof.

Amendment 87 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 4 a (new)

4a. Members of the Governing Board, of the Steering Committees, of the Scientific Committee and the Executive Director shall make publicly available and keep updated a declaration of full professional activities, of financial interests and of conflict of interests. The declarations shall contain the following information : (a) the person occupation and his/her membership of boards or committees of private companies, non-governmental organisations and associations; (b) holdings in companies or partnerships where there are potential public policy implications or where that holding gives the person significant influence over the affairs;

Amendment 88 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 a (new)

In accordance with the principles of transparency and non-discrimination as laid out in Articles 35, 60(1) and 128(1) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 and Article 16 of this Regulation, calls for proposals as well as calls for expressions of interest organised by the Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking shall be published on the web-based Horizon 2020 Participant Portal.

Amendment 89 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 a (new)

Exemption to the Rules of Participation with regards to eligibility of funding to one single entity shall be applied on exceptional basis.

Amendment 90 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 5

5. ~~Any unused appropriations under Regulation (EC) No 71/2008 shall be transferred to the Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking.~~Only the indispensable appropriations needed to cover the administrative costs derived from calls for proposals under the IMI Joint Undertaking (IMI1) shall be transferred to the Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking from the unused appropriations under Regulation (EC) No 71/2008

Amendment 91 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 1 – point a

(a) 'Associate' means a legal entity that has been selected under Regulation (EC) No 71/2008 and has accepted the present Statutes ~~by signing a letter of endorsement~~following deliberation by the body responsible for its governance and whose membership shall be terminated as soon as the actions initiated under Regulation (EC) No 71/2008 in which it is involved end, and at the latest on 31 December 2017;

Amendment 92 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 1 – point b

(b) 'Core Partner' means a legal entity participating in an ITD or IADP or in Transverse Activities that has been selected following a call as set out in clause 4(2) and has accepted the present Statutes ~~by signing a letter of endorsement~~following deliberation by the body responsible for its governance;

Amendment 93 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 2 – point c

(c) focusing efforts within ITDs, IADPs and Transverse Activities on key deliverables that can help meet the Union's ~~environmental and competitiveness~~White Paper 2011 goals;

Amendment 94 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 2 – point i

(i) stimulating the involvement of SMEs in its activities, in line with the objectives of the Seventh Framework Programme and of Horizon 2020, in particular devoting at least 20% of the EU contribution to Clean Sky 2 to participating SMEs;

Amendment 95 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 2 – point i

(i) ~~stimulat~~ensuring the involvement of SMEs in its activities, in line with the objectives of the Seventh Framework Programme and of Horizon 2020;

Amendment 96 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 2 – point k a (new)

(ka) liaising with a broad range of stakeholders including research organisation, universities and civil society organisations

Amendment 97 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 3 – point 1 – point b

(b) upon acceptance of these Statutes ~~by means of a letter of endorsement~~following deliberation by the body responsible for its governance, the Leaders and the Associates as listed in Annex II to this Regulation, and the Core Partners to be selected in accordance with clause 4(2).

Amendment 98 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 4 – point 1

1. Provided that it contributes to the funding referred to in clause 15 to achieve the objectives of the Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking set out in Article 2 of this Regulation and accepts the Statutes of the Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking, any legal entity established in a Member State or in a country associated to the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme may apply to become a Leaders, Associates or Core Partner of the Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking in accordance with paragraph 2.

Amendment 99 #