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RemovedArticle 47 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point f a (new): (f a) the conformity of the planned project of common interest with the requirements and standards under this Regulation.

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RemovedArticle 47 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2: In addition, Member States shall provide any information, relevant for the assessment undertaken by the Commission pursuant to points (a), (b) and (c) of the second subparagraph of paragraph 5.

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RemovedArticle 47 – paragraph 2 a (new): 2 a. Where a Member State considers that a foreign direct investment undergoing screening in another Member State is likely to affect its security or public order, or has information relevant for such screening, it may provide comments to the Member State undertaking that screening. The Member State providing comments shall simultaneously also send them to the Commission. / The Commission shall notify the other Member States that comments have been provided.

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RemovedArticle 47 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2: The Member State where the project of common interest is planned shall ensure that the additional information requested by the Commission is made available to the Commission no later than three months after the request.

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RemovedArticle 47 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3: The Member State where the project of common interest is planned may request the natural person of a third country or an undertaking of a third country to provide the information referred to in paragraph 2 and 3. The natural person of a third country or an undertaking of a third country concerned shall provide the information requested no later than three months after the request. The Member State shall verify that the information provided by the natural person or undertaking of the third country is correct.

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RemovedArticle 47 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1: Where the Commission considers that the participation of or contribution of any kind by a natural person of a third country or an undertaking of a third country is likely to affect critical infrastructure on the trans-European transport network on grounds of standardisation, security or public order, or has relevant information in relation to that participation or contribution, or the project of common interest concerned, it shall issue a decision addressed to the Member State where the project of common interest is planned.

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RemovedArticle 47 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2: Critical infrastructure thereby means an asset, system or part thereof used for transport purposes and located in Member States which is essential for the maintenance of vital societal functions, health, safety, security, defence, economic or social well-being of people, and the disruption or destruction of which would have a significant impact in a Member State as a result of the failure to maintain those functions.

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RemovedArticle 47 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part: In determining whether the participation of a natural person of a third country or an undertaking of a third country is likely to affect critical infrastructure on grounds of standardisation, security or public order, the Commission shall consider its potential effects on, inter alia on:

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RemovedArticle 47 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2 – introductory part: In determining whether a foreign participation or contribution is likely to affect security or public order, the Commission shall also take into account, in particular:

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RemovedArticle 47 – paragraph 6: 6. The Commission shall issue a decision pursuant to paragraph 4 no later than three months following the receipt of information pursuant to paragraph 3. The decision of the Commission shall be addressed to the Member State where the project of common interest is planned and it shall be sent to the other Member States. In case the participation of or contribution of any kind by a natural person of a third country or an undertaking of a third country is a foreign direct investment as defined in point 1 of Article 2 of Regulation (EU) 2019/452 not undergoing screening by the Member State where the foreign direct investment is planned or completed, the Commission shall issue such decision, where justified, pursuant to Article 8 of Regulation (EU) 2019/452.

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RemovedArticle 47 – paragraph 7: 7. The Member State in which the project of common interest is planned to be implemented by, or with the participation of or contribution of any kind by a natural person of a third country or an undertaking of a third country shall take utmost account of the Commission's decision. In case the Commission’s decision states that the foreign participation or contribution is likely to affect security or public order, the Member State concerned shall prohibit the foreign participation in or contribution to the project.

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RemovedArticle 47 a (new): Article 47 a / Military mobility / 1. When constructing or upgrading infrastructure on the trans-European transport network, Member States shall assess the need, relevance and feasibility to go beyond the requirements set out in Chapter III, for the purpose of accommodating the weight, size or scale of military transport of troops and material. / 2. By ... [one year after the entry into force of this Regulation], the Commission shall carry out a study to identify possibilities for short-notice large-scale movements across the Union, including strategic routes, in view of improving the dual-use of the infrastructure of the trans-European transport network. The study shall provide elements for long-term infrastructure planning for dual use mobility purposes. In the course of that study, the Commission shall consult the Member States.

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RemovedArticle 48 – paragraph 1 – point a: (a) the infrastructure of the trans-European transport network is maintained in a way that it provides the same level of service and safety during its lifetime, ensuring a forward-looking approach to maintenance work, which must be carried out to the very latest standards of user safety throughout the network. Maintenance works that result in a limitation or non-availability of rail infrastructure are managed according to the rules set out in Commission Delegated Decision (EU) 2017/2075;

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RemovedArticle 48 – paragraph 1 – point c: (c) maintenance needs and costs over the life-time of the infrastructure are taken into account from feasibility studies and the planning phase of construction or upgrading;

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RemovedArticle 48 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new): (d a) compliance with paragraph 1, points (b) and (c) is a precondition for receiving funding from the CEF.

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RemovedArticle 48 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new): The Commission, in coordination with the European Coordinators, shall establish a core network monitoring plan on maintenance at European level. This monitoring plan should, among others, evaluate the compliance of Member States with the requirements set in paragraph 1, study the state of play of the maintenance on the core network and identify gaps in the quality requirements of infrastructure, especially in critical infrastructure. The Commission shall provide Member States with recommendations on targeted measures to improve the maintenance of the network. The Commission shall also present progress reports every two years.

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RemovedArticle 49 – paragraph 1: Transport infrastructure, including services connected to it, shall allow seamless mobility and accessibility for all users, in particular persons with disabilities or reduced mobility, older persons, persons living in outermost regions and other remote, rural, insular, peripheral and mountainous regions and sparsely populated areas, as well as other people experiencing accessibility, connectivity, economic or other barriers to transport, thereby also contributing to the mitigation of transport poverty.

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RemovedArticle 50 – paragraph 1: 1. European Transport Corridors are an instrument to facilitate the coordinated implementation of parts of the trans-European transport network located on the core and extended core network and are intended, in particular, to improve cross-border links to remove bottlenecks within the Union, and to improve connections with neighbouring countries.

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RemovedArticle 50 – paragraph 2 – point b: (b) interoperability, continuity and accessibility of the network;

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RemovedArticle 50 – paragraph 2 – point c: (c) a coordinated development of infrastructure, in particular in cross-border sections, notably in view of developing a fully interoperable rail freight system as well as a long-distance rail passenger network at high speed, as well as a fully interoperable inland waterways transport system;

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RemovedArticle 50 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new): (d a) promoting the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure.

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RemovedArticle 50 – paragraph 3: 3. European Transport Corridors shall enable Member States and neighbouring countries to achieve a coordinated and synchronised approach with regard to investment in infrastructure.

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RemovedArticle 50 – paragraph 4: 4. The European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) and the European Maritime Space are the horizontal priorities for the implementation of the trans-European transport network. They shall ensure the timely deployment of ERTMS on the entire network and the integration of maritime and inland waterway links into the trans-European transport network.

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RemovedArticle 51 – paragraph 5 – point b: (b) draw up a work plan together with the Member States concerned, with the involvement of the neighbouring countries concerned, and monitor its implementation in accordance with Article 53;

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RemovedArticle 51 – paragraph 5 – point d: (d) report, in due time, to the Member States, and the neighbouring countries concerned, to the Commission, to the Parliament and, as appropriate, to all other entities directly involved in the development of the European Transport Corridor or horizontal priority on any difficulties encountered and, in particular when the development of a corridor or horizontal priority is being impeded, with a view to helping to find appropriate solutions;

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RemovedArticle 51 – paragraph 5 – point e: (e) draw up an annual status report on the progress achieved in implementing the European Transport Corridors and horizontal priorities. This annual status report shall be presented to the Parliament, and shall focus on the progress made on key priorities and investments, describe the nature of problems encountered in their implementation and propose solutions.

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RemovedArticle 51 – paragraph 6 – point a: (a) cooperate closely with the rail freight governance to identify and prioritise investment needs for rail freight on the rail freight lines of the European Transport Corridors with the aim to develop a single integrated governance structure for the European Transport Corridors;

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RemovedArticle 51 – paragraph 6 – point a a (new): (a a) facilitate contacts between the designated authorities, as set in the Smart TEN-T Directive, in the context of the permit-granting procedures for projects that concern two or more Member States;

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RemovedArticle 51 – paragraph 6 – point a b (new): (a b) facilitate, where relevant, contacts and coordination between maritime and inland waterways representatives in order to increase their synergies;

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RemovedArticle 51 – paragraph 7 – point a: (a) identify and prioritise investment needs for the rail passenger and freight lines of the European Transport Corridors;