WRITTEN QUESTION E-3430/02 by Roberta Angelilli (UEN) to the Commission. Utilisation of Save II and Altener II funds by the Municipality of Fiumicino.
Date: 2002-12-02
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: EU programme, Latium, energy policy, fund (EU), prevention of pollution, renewable energy, use of aid

C 155 E/152

Official Journal of the European Union

EN

3.7.2003

Bearing in mind that four months have gone by since the criticism was made, can the Commission say if it
has had a reply from the Spanish authorities, and if so, what it contains?

Could the Commission give details of the current state of processing of Complaint 2002/4893, SG(2002),
A/7230/2 submitted by the Coordinadora Contra la Ampliación del Aeropuerto?

What further action will the Commission be taking to safeguard protection of the above IBA and SCI?

(1) OJ C 301 E, 5.12.2002, p. 213.

Answer given by Mrs Wallström on behalf of the Commission

(27 January 2003)

In response to the Honourable Member’s written question, the Commission has approached the Spanish
authorities with a view to obtaining information on the reported project.

In their reply, the Spanish authorities stated that so far neither the Ministry of Public Works nor the
airport authorities had submitted a plan to extend the airport.

At the same time, however, they made it clear that, were such a plan to be submitted, it would be the
subject of an impact assessment study to be forwarded to the Commission.

Meanwhile, on 26 September 2002, the Commission received a complaint concerning the master plan for
the extension of San Sebastián airport (Complaint 2002/4893, as indicated by the Honourable Member).

In the course of examining this new complaint, the Commission recently made fresh representations to the
Spanish authorities in order to check that the plan has been subject to appropriate assessment of its
implications for the site in view of the site’s conservation objectives, as required in accordance with the
obligations laid down in Article 6 (3) of Council Directive 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1992 on the conservation
of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora (1).

The Commission, in its role as guardian of the Treaties, will take the necessary action to ensure that
Community legislation is respected in the case in point.

(1) OJ L 206, 22.7.1992.

(2003/C 155 E/169)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3430/02

by Roberta Angelilli (UEN) to the Commission

(2 December 2002)

Subject: Utilisation of Save II and Altener II funds by the Municipality of Fiumicino

In September 2002 the monitoring committee of the Italian Ministry of Finance published a statement
showing expenditure of funds provided by the EU.

The outcome of the survey gave particular cause for concern regarding the slowness and inefficiency of
local authorities in selecting projects, with funds earmarked for the year 2000 amounting to only 2 % of
total CSF appropriations.

The Commission also has reportedly expressed serious concern regarding the inadequate take-up of
European funds by local authorities.

3.7.2003

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 155 E/153

Given that it is particularly important for certain local authorities, for example, the Municipality of
Fiumicino, to utilise Community funding to limit carbon dioxide emissions,
improve air quality and
combat pollution, can the Commission provide the following information:

1. Has the Municipality of Fiumicino submitted projects under the Save II and Altener II programmes?

2. Was the Municipality of Fiumicino awarded funding for these projects?

3. Were the funds in question utilised?

(2003/C 155 E/170)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3431/02

by Roberta Angelilli (UEN) to the Commission

(2 December 2002)

Subject: Utilisation of SAVE II and Altener II funds by the Municipality of Frosinone

In September 2002 the monitoring committee of the Italian Ministry of Finance published a statement
showing expenditure of funds provided by the EU.

The outcome of the survey gave particular cause for concern regarding the slowness and inefficiency of
local authorities in selecting projects, with funds earmarked for the year 2000 amounting to only 2 % of
total CSF appropriations.

The Commission also has repeatedly expressed serious concern regarding the inadequate take-up of
European funds by local authorities.

Given that it is particularly important for certain local authorities, for example, the Municipality of
Frosinone, to utilise Community funding to limit carbon dioxide emissions,
improve air quality and
combat pollution, can the Commission provide the following information:

1. Has the Municipality of Frosinone submitted projects under the Save II and Altener II programmes?

2. Was the Municipality of Frosinone awarded funding for these projects?

3. Were the funds in question utilised?

Joint answer
to Written Questions E-3430/02 and E-3431/02
given by Mrs de Palacio on behalf of the Commission

(8 January 2003)

The Commission can inform the Honourable Member that the municipalities of Fiumicino and Frosinone
have not submitted any projects under the Save II and Altener II programmes.

(2003/C 155 E/171)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3436/02

by Monica Frassoni (Verts/ALE) to the Commission

(2 December 2002)

Subject: Failure to act against unauthorised building in the Molentargius-Saline, Cagliari-Quartu S. Elena

site of Community importance in Sardinia (Italy)

In the agricultural area of Is Arenas-Medau su Cramu in the municipalities of Cagliari and Quartu S. Elena,
a number of complaints have been registered with the Community, national, regional and,
local
administrative and legal authorities by the ‘Friends of the Earth’ and ‘Justice Action Group’ ecological
associations regarding around 190 cases of unauthorised building with a total volume of around 60 000
cubic metres. The area in question forms part of the Molentargius wetlands and surrounding areas,