Directive 2021/1187 - Streamlining measures for advancing the realisation of the trans-European transport network (TEN-T) - Main contents
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Directive (EU) 2021/1187 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 July 2021 on streamlining measures for advancing the realisation of the trans-European transport network (TEN-T)| Legal instrument | Directive |
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| Number legal act | Directive 2021/1187 |
| Original proposal | COM(2018)277  |
| CELEX number i | 32021L1187 |
| Document | 07-07-2021; Date of signature |
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| Publication in Official Journal | 20-07-2021; OJ L 258 p. 1-13 |
| Signature | 07-07-2021 |
| Effect | 09-08-2021; Entry into force Date pub. +20 See Art 12 |
| Deadline | 09-08-2021; See Art 9.3 10-08-2023; See Art 9.1 And 9.2 10-08-2026; See Art 10.2 10-02-2027; See Art 10.1 |
| End of validity | 31-12-9999 |
| Transposition | 10-08-2023; See Art 11.1 |
20.7.2021 |
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Official Journal of the European Union |
L 258/1 |
DIRECTIVE (EU) 2021/1187 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL
of 7 July 2021
on streamlining measures for advancing the realisation of the trans-European transport network (TEN-T)
THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 172 thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,
After transmission of the draft legislative act to the national parliaments,
Having regard to the opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee (1),
Having regard to the opinion of the Committee of the Regions (2),
Acting in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure (3),
Whereas:
(1) |
Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council (4) sets out a common framework for the creation of state-of-the-art, interoperable networks in the Union, at the service of its citizens, with the objective of strengthening the social, economic and territorial cohesion of the Union and contributing to the creation of a single European transport and mobility area, thereby strengthening the internal market. The trans-European transport network (TEN-T) comprises a dual-layer structure, consisting of a comprehensive network and a core network. The comprehensive network ensures connectivity of all regions of the Union, whereas the core network consists of those elements of the comprehensive network which are of the highest strategic importance for the Union. Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013 sets binding completion targets, with the core network to be completed by 2030 and the comprehensive network by 2050, in particular by prioritising cross-border connections, by improving interoperability, and by contributing to the multimodal integration of Union transport infrastructure. |
(2) |
Notwithstanding the need to complete the TEN-T and the binding timelines for doing so, experience has shown that many investments aiming to complete the TEN-T are confronted with multiple, different and complex permit-granting procedures, cross-border procurement procedures and other procedures. This situation jeopardises the timely implementation of projects and, in many cases, results in significant delays and increased costs. Furthermore, uncertainty may arise for project promoters and potential private investors, and could in certain cases even lead to projects not being realised as initially planned. This Directive aims to address those issues and make synchronised and timely TEN-T completion possible through harmonised action at Union level. When drawing up their national plans and programmes, Member States should take into account the development of the TEN-T, in accordance with Article 49(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013. |
(3) |
This Directive should cover project-related procedures, including those related to the environmental impact assessment. However, this Directive should be without prejudice to urban or land-use planning, to procedures related to the award of public procurements, and to steps undertaken at strategic level that are not project-related, such as strategic environmental assessments, public budgetary planning, as well as national or regional transport plans. In order to increase the efficiency of permit-granting procedures and ensure high quality project documentation, project promoters should carry out the preparatory work, such as preliminary studies and reports before the start of the permit-granting procedure. This Directive should not be applicable to procedures before an administrative appeal authority, a court or a tribunal. |
(4) |
This Directive should apply to projects that are part of pre-identified sections of the core network listed in the Annex to this Directive and to other projects on the... |
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