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RemovedArticle 14 – paragraph 4: 4. On the basis of input from transmission system operators and distribution system operators, the regulatory authority of a Member States shall assess, at the latest by 30 June 2024 and periodically every year thereafter, the potential contribution of bidirectional charging to peak shaving and the penetration of renewable electricity into the electricity system. That assessment shall be made publicly available. On the basis of the results of the assessment, Member States shall take the appropriate measures to adjust the availability and geographical distribution of bidirectional recharging points, in both public and private areas and include them in their progress report referred to in paragraph 1.

RemovedArticle 14 – paragraph 5: 5. The Commission shall provide for technical and advisory assistance to the national authorities concerned and shall adopt guidance and templates concerning the content, structure and format of the national policy frameworks and the content of the national progress reports to be submitted by the Member States in accordance with Article 13(1) and six months after the date referred to in Article 24. The Commission may adopt guidance and templates to facilitate the effective application across the Union of any other provisions of this Regulation.

RemovedArticle 15 – paragraph 2: 2. The Commission shall assess the progress reports submitted by Member States pursuant to Article 14(1). The Commission shall ensure that those progress reports are made publicly available in an easily readable and understandable form, and displayed in the European Alternative Fuels Observatory. The Commission shall, as appropriate, issue recommendations to Member States to ensure the achievement of the objectives and obligations laid down in this Regulation. Following those recommendations, the Member States shall issue an update of their progress report within six months following the Commission’s recommendations.

RemovedArticle 15 – paragraph 2 a (new): 2 a. The Member State concerned shall, within six months of receipt of the recommendations, notify the Commission on how it intends to implement the recommendations.

RemovedArticle 15 – paragraph 2 b (new): 2 b. After the submission of the notification referred to in paragraph 2a, the Member State concerned shall set out, in its follow-up progress report submitted in the year following that in which the recommendations were issued, how it has implemented the recommendations. If the Member State concerned decides not to implement the recommendations or a substantial part thereof, it shall provide the Commission with its reasons for not doing so.

RemovedArticle 15 – paragraph 3 – introductory part: 3. The Commission shall submit to the European Parliament and to the Council a report on its assessment of the progress reports pursuant to Article 14(1) six months after submission of the national progress reports by the Member States. This assessment shall contain an assessment of:

RemovedArticle 15 – paragraph 4 – point d: (d) the infrastructure for electricity supply for stationary aircraft in airports of the TEN-T core network and the TEN-T comprehensive network, as well as, where applicable, recharging points for powering electric and hydrogen propulsion aircrafts;

RemovedArticle 15 – paragraph 4 – point e: (e) the number of refuelling points for LNG, hydrogen and ammonia at maritime and inland ports of the TEN-T core network and the TEN-T comprehensive network;

RemovedArticle 15 – paragraph 4 – point j a (new): (j a) the number of publicly accessible recharging points partially dedicated to captive fleets including public transport and car sharing;

RemovedArticle 15 – paragraph 4 – point j b (new): (j b) the alternative fuel infrastructure in outermost regions and islands.

RemovedArticle 15 – paragraph 4 a (new): 4 a. The Commission shall report to the European Parliament and the Council, by 1 January 2030, and every third year until 2050, the results of an evaluation on the functioning of this Regulation, with emphasis on this Regulation’s effects on the functioning of the single market, the competitiveness of affected sectors and the magnitude of carbon leakage.

RemovedArticle 15 – paragraph 4 b (new): 4 b. The Commission shall report to the European Parliament and the Council, by 1 January 2030, and every fifth year until 2050, the results of a comprehensive evaluation of the aggregated macroeconomic impact of the Regulations that make up the ‘Fit for 55’ package 1a, with emphasis on the effects on the Union’s competitiveness, job creation, transport freight rates, household purchasing power and the magnitude of carbon leakage. / 1a Communication from the Commission (COM(2021)0550), 14 July 2021.

RemovedArticle 15 – paragraph 4 c (new): 4 c. The Commission shall consider possible amendments to this Regulation with regards to regulatory simplification. The Commission and the competent authorities in the Member States shall continuously adapt to best practice administrative procedures and take all measures to simplify the enforcement of this Regulation, keeping administrative burdens to a minimum.

RemovedArticle 16 – paragraph 2: 2. Where it is evident from the report referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article or from any information available to the Commission that a Member State is at risk of not meeting its national targets as referred to in Article 3(1), the Commission shall issue a finding to this effect and request the Member State concerned to take corrective measures to meet the national targets. Within three months following the receipt of the Commission’s findings, the Member State concerned shall notify to the Commission the corrective measures that it plans to implement to meet the targets set in Article 3(1). The corrective measures shall entail additional actions that the Member State shall implement to meet the targets set in Article 3 (1) and a clear timetable for actions that enables the assessment of the annual progress towards meeting those targets. Where the Commission finds that the corrective measures are satisfactory, the Member State concerned shall update its latest progress report as referred to in Article 14 with these corrective measures and submit it to the Commission. Where the Commission finds that the corrective measures are not satisfactory, it shall consider taking necessary measures in respect of that Member State. The measures shall be proportionate, appropriate and in accordance with the Treaties.

RemovedArticle 16 – paragraph 2 a (new): 2 a. The Commission shall duly inform the European Parliament and Council about any measures taken in accordance with paragraph 2, and make these decisions publicly available, in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001.

RemovedArticle 17 – paragraph 1: 1. Relevant, consistent and clear information shall be made available as regards motor vehicles which can be regularly fuelled with individual fuels placed on the market, or recharged by recharging points. To that end, Member States shall ensure that all motor vehicle information relevant to the fuels or e-charging provided for in this Regulation and in other applicable Union legislation shall be made available in motor vehicle manuals, at refuelling and recharging points, on motor vehicles and in motor vehicle dealerships in their territory. This requirement shall apply to all motor vehicles, and their motor vehicle manuals, placed on the market. / To this end, the Commission shall review, as appropriate, the Directive 1999/94/EC no later than one year after the date mentioned in Article 24 of this Regulation.

RemovedArticle 17 – paragraph 2 – introductory part: 2. Identification of vehicles and infrastructures compatibility as well as identification of fuels and vehicle compatibility referred to in paragraph 1 shall be in compliance with the technical specifications referred to in points 9.1 and 9.2 of Annex II. Member States shall ensure that, where such standards refer to a graphical expression, including a colour coding scheme, the graphical expression shall be simple and easy to understand, and it shall be placed in a clearly visible manner:

RemovedArticle 17 – paragraph 2 – point a: (a) on corresponding pumps and their nozzles at all refuelling points, as from the date on which fuels are placed on the market; and

RemovedArticle 17 – paragraph 2 – point b: (b) in the immediate proximity of all fuel tanks' filling caps of motor vehicles recommended for and compatible with that fuel and in motor vehicle manuals, when such motor vehicles are placed on the market.

RemovedArticle 17 – paragraph 3: 3. When fuel prices are displayed at a fuel station, Member States shall ensure that a comparison between the relevant unit prices is displayed where appropriate, and in particular for electricity and hydrogen, for information purposes following the common methodology for alternative fuels unit price comparison referred to in point 9.3 of Annex II. For ad hoc recharging of electricity and refuelling of hydrogen, the price shall also be provided per kWh and per kg, respectively.

RemovedArticle 18 – paragraph 2 – introductory part: 2. Operators of publicly accessible recharging and refuelling points or, in accordance with the arrangement between them, the owners of those points, shall ensure the availability of static and dynamic data concerning alternative fuels infrastructure operated by them and allow accessibility of that data through the National Access Points at no cost. In doing so, those operators shall also ensure the highest possible level of cybersecurity, data protection and security, especially in authentication, billing and payment processes. Where applicable, those operators shall comply with the provisions in the Directive on measures for a high common level of cybersecurity across the Union (NIS2 Directive). The following data types shall be made available:

RemovedArticle 18 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i: (i) geographic location of the recharging or refuelling point and, if possible, information about resting facilities and food supply nearby,

RemovedArticle 18 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i a (new): (i a) facilities offering protection from rain or other severe weather conditions,

RemovedArticle 18 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i b (new): (i b) illumination during night-time charging,

RemovedArticle 18 – paragraph 2 – point b – point ii: (ii) type and availability of connector,

RemovedArticle 18 – paragraph 2 – point b – point iv: (iv) power output (kW) in total and maximum individual power output,

RemovedArticle 18 – paragraph 2 – point b – point iv a (new): (iv a) accessibility for heavy-duty vehicles, including height, length and width restrictions of the recharging and refuelling points.

RemovedArticle 18 – paragraph 2 – point c – point ii: (ii) availability (in use/ not in use), availability rate per relevant period of time (day/hours),

RemovedArticle 18 – paragraph 2 – point c – point iii a (new): (iii a) when available, the share of renewable electricity and the greenhouse gas emissions content of the electricity supplied at recharging points,

RemovedArticle 18 – paragraph 2 – point c – point iii b (new): (iii b) enabled for bi-directional charging (yes/no),

RemovedArticle 18 – paragraph 2 – point c – point iii c (new): (iii c) capability of smart charging,

RemovedArticle 18 – paragraph 2 – point c – point iii d (new): (iii d) accepted payment methods,

RemovedArticle 18 – paragraph 2 – point c – point iii e (new): (iii e) if applicable, price and time limit for parking,

RemovedArticle 18 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new): (c a) available languages on the display,

RemovedArticle 18 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 a (new): Operators of publicly accessible recharging and refuelling points or, in accordance with the arrangement between them, the owners of those points, whilst in accordance with relevant Union law, shall not be obliged to disclose static or dynamic data that would result in the disclosure of company confidential data, which may prejudice the interest of a company.

RemovedArticle 18 – paragraph 3: 3. Member States shall, whilst in accordance with relevant Union law, ensure the accessibility of data, not including company confidential data which may prejudice the interest of a company, on an open and non-discriminatory basis to all stakeholders through their National Access Point in application of Directive 2010/40/EU of the European Parliament and the Council67

RemovedArticle 18 – paragraph 3 a (new): 3 a. By 31 December 2026, the Commission shall establish a common European access point for alternative fuels data. In doing so, the Commission shall ensure full compliance with the provisions laid down in Directive XX-XXX [ITS Directive] and the Regulation XX-XXX on Multimodal digital mobility services. The common European access point shall fully build on the National Access Points connecting them with one another. It shall offer access to all data made available to the NAPs, ensuring that it is publicly available, on a non-discriminatory basis, to end users, other market participants and service providers for their use, subject to compliance with data protection requirements. The Commission shall ensure that the common European access point is made available to the public and easily accessible, for example through the creation of a dedicated web portal. The Commission shall ensure that the data contained in the common European access point on the availability and accessibility, including waiting times and the remaining alternative fuels capacity, of the refuelling and recharging points, is available through a publicly accessible, up-to-date, user-friendly and multilingual interface at EU level.

RemovedArticle 18 – paragraph 3 b (new): 3 b. Member States shall ensure that their National Access Points allow for an automated and uniform data exchange with the common European access point and the operators of publicly accessible recharging and refuelling points, in accordance with the procedures and technical requirements to be established in accordance with paragraph 4.

RemovedArticle 18 – paragraph 4 – introductory part: 4. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 20 to:

RemovedArticle 18 – paragraph 4 – point c: (c) establish detailed procedures and technical requirements enabling the uniform European provision and exchange of data required pursuant to paragraphs 2, 3a and 3b.

RemovedArticle 19 – paragraph 3 a (new): 3 a. Publicly accessible ammonia refuelling points deployed or renewed from [date of entry into force of this Regulation] shall comply with the technical specifications set out in points 7.1 and 7.2 of Annex II.

RemovedArticle 19 – paragraph 7 – introductory part: 7. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 20 to:

RemovedArticle 19 – paragraph 7 – point b: (b) amend Annex II by updating the references to the standards referred to in the technical specifications set out in that Annex at the latest six months after their technical adoption.

RemovedArticle 21 a (new): Article 21 a / Compensatory regulatory reduction / The Commission shall present, at the latest one year after the entry into force of this Regulation, and in line with its communication on the application of the ‘one in, one out’ principle 1a , proposals offsetting the regulatory burdens introduced by this Regulation, through the revision or abolishment of provisions in other EU Regulations that generate unnecessary compliance costs in the affected sectors. / 1a EC press release on the working methods of the von der Leyen Commission, 4 December 2019.

RemovedArticle 22 – paragraph 1: The Commission shall monitor the progress made towards achieving the implementation of the Regulation. By 31 December 2026, the Commission shall review this Regulation, paying special attention to the appropriateness of the targets and infrastructure requirements set within this Regulation. If it finds that one or more provisions are not appropriate any more or new technologies have emerged, the Commission shall submit a proposal to amend this Regulation. As part of this review, the Commission shall particularly consider the following: / - to decrease the gross tonnage threshold, laid down in Article 9 of this Regulation, to 400, as well as extending these provisions to apply also to all remaining types of ships falling under the scope of Regulation XXXX-XXX FuelEU Maritime; / - to introduce into this Regulation appropriate targets for the infrastructure required to power electric and hydrogen propulsion aircrafts; / - the technological advancement of electric road systems such as contactless inductive charging or overhead line technology and whether the deployment of such infrastructure may impact the deployment of publicly accessible recharging infrastructure and, if appropriate, any consequential adjustment is required of the charging infrastructure deployment targets of this Regulation. As part of this assessment, the Commission shall specifically consider the possibility for Member States to account electric road systems towards the achievement of the total power output …

RemovedAnnex I – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a – introductory part: (a) vehicle uptake projections for 31 December of the years 2025, 2027, 2030, 2032 and 2035 for:

RemovedAnnex I – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b – introductory part: (b) targets for 31 December 2025, 2027, 2030, 2032 and 2035 for:

RemovedAnnex I – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b – indent 7: – LNG, hydrogen and ammonia refuelling points at maritime ports of the TEN-T core and TEN-T comprehensive network, including location (port) and capacity per port;

RemovedAnnex I – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b – indent 8: – Shore side electricity supply at maritime ports of the TEN-T core and TEN-T comprehensive network, including exact location (port), grid capacity, and capacity of each installation within the port;

RemovedAnnex I – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b – indent 11 a (new): - electric recharging infrastructure for L-category vehicles: number of recharging stations and power output.

RemovedAnnex I – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b – indent 11 b (new): – The information on recharging stations in indents 1 to 4 shall be disaggregated for normal, smart and bi-directional charging capability.

RemovedAnnex I – paragraph 1 – point 2: 2. utilisation rates: for the categories under point 1(b), reporting the utilisation of, and expected future demand for, that infrastructure;

RemovedAnnex I – paragraph 1 – point 3 – indent 1: – level of achievement of the infrastructure deployment targets as referred to in point 1(b) for all transport modes, in particular for electric recharging stations, electric road system (if applicable), hydrogen refuelling stations, shore-side electricity supply in maritime and inland waterway ports, LNG, hydrogen and ammonia bunkering at TEN-T core maritime ports, other alternative fuels infrastructure in ports, electricity supply to stationary aircrafts, as well as for hydrogen refuelling points and electric recharging points for trains;

RemovedAnnex I – paragraph 1 – point 3 – indent 3: – alternative fuels infrastructure deployment within urban nodes and multimodal transport hubs;

RemovedAnnex I – paragraph 1 – point 3 – indent 3 a (new): - measures to ensure that the expansion of publicly accessible recharging and refuelling points, as well as alternative fuel powered transport options, in particular public transport, are affordable and accessible for vulnerable consumers and those at risk of, or in, energy poverty;

RemovedAnnex I – paragraph 1 – point 7 a (new): 7 a. explanation of how the 'energy efficiency first' principle has been taken into utmost account for vehicle uptake projections, target setting, estimation of utilisation rates, the development and implementation of policy measures supporting the national policy framework and the associated public investments.

RemovedAnnex III – point 3 – indent 4 a (new): – number of bi-directional charging points for each of the categories under point 2.

RemovedAnnex II – Part 9 – point 9.3 a (new): 9.3 a. Technical specification for recharging stations for electricity recharging and hydrogen refuelling facilities for rail transport.