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Investments in water infrastructures are complex projects, which are often developed in phases. while short delays may be justified in building and linking infrastructures, the commission agrees with the court that such delays should be avoided or reduced. the correct implementation of the directives on environmental assessment of plans and programmes (directive 2001/42/Ec) and of projects (directive 85/337/EEc, as amended) are relevant in this regard. 
Investeeringud veeinfrastruktuuri on keerukad projektid, mida sageli teostatakse etappide kaupa. Ehkki infrastruktuuri-objektide ehitamisel ja sidumisel võivad lühiajalised viivitused olla õigustatud, nõustub komisjon kontrollikojaga, et selliseid viivitusi tuleks vältida või vähendada. Selles kontekstis on tähtis, et direktiivi 2001/42/Eü teatavate kavade ja programmide keskkonnamõju hindamise kohta ja direktiivi 85/337/Emü kehtivat redaktsiooni projektide keskkonnamõju hindamise kohta rakendataks nõuetekohaselt.
50 VI. fifth indent the regulatory framework for 2007–13 has reinforced the procedure for submission, analysis, approval and monitoring of major projects. the commission has taken specific steps to strengthen the cost-benefit analysis (cba) framework and financing gap analysis by making available to Member states specific guidance and tools. 
50 Vi. Viies taane 2007.–2013. aasta regulatiivne raamistik on parandanud suuremate projektide esitamist, analüüsi, kinnitamist ja seiret.
In 2008, it published an update of the cost-benefit analysis guide, which includes a methodology to be applied systematically by the Member states. two guidance notes were also published on cba and on revenue generating projects. the commission considers that these steps improve significantly the quality of cbas submitted by the Member states. 
2008. aastal avaldas komisjon täiendatud tasuvusanalüüsi juhendi, mis sisaldab liikmesriikide poolt süstemaatiliselt rakendatavat metoodikat. Samuti avaldati kaks juhist tasuvusanalüüsi kohta ja projektide suutlikkuse kohta luua tulu. Komisjon leiab, et need sammud parandavad märkimisväärselt liikmesriikide esitatud tasuvusanalüüside kvaliteeti. sissejuhatus 2.
IntroductIon 2. the commission notes that the needs and challenges in water supply and resources’ planning are much more important in southern Europe2. this element is equally taken into account in the overall planning and allocation of funds in negotiations with Member states. 
Komisjon märgib, et veevarustuse ja -ressursside planeerimise vajadused ja raskused on Lõuna-Euroopas palju ulatusli-kumad2. Seda elementi võetakse arvesse võrdselt nii üldises planeerimises kui ka rahaliste vahendite jaotuses läbirääkimistel liikmesriikidega.
3. the individual projects subject to the court’s audit were not covered by the water framework directive as its substantial obligations were to be implemented by the end of 2009. 
3. Kontrollikoja auditeeritud projektid ei olnud kaetud vee raamdirektiiviga, sest selles sätestatud olulised kohustused tuli täita 2009. aasta lõpuks.
2 see also communication from the commission ‘addressing the challenge of water scarcity and droughts in the European Union’, coM(2007) 414, and final report from the commission to the council and the European parliament on the ‘follow-up to the communication on water scarcity and droughts in the European Union’, coM(2008) 875. rEply of thE coMMIssIon 8. on the basis of directive 85/337/EEc, on environmental impact assessment (EIa), as amended, the commission takes into consideration the results of the environmental assessment carried out by the competent national authorities before the authorisation of a project. the environmental evaluation/consent contains all relevant environmental information and is based on several technical studies. the approval of cohesion fund projects, major projects and operational programmes is conditioned by the favourable opinion of various directorates-general concerned, including the directorate-general for the Environment, which has more specific knowledge and examines aspects particular to the implementation by the Member states of various directives, including water management or other environmental aspects. 
2 vt ka komisjoni teatis veepuuduse ja põua probleemi kohta Euroopa Liidus, KOm(2007) 414 ja komisjoni lõpparuanne nõukogule ja Euroopa Parlamendile„järelaruanne teatise kohta, mis käsitleb veepuuduse ja põua probleemi Euroopa Liidus”, KOm(2008) 875.
8. (a) the assessment of the commission was carried out on the basis of the rules applicable at the time of the submission of the application. the rules have changed since the last programme period. the description of the court refers to the period 2000–06. for the 2007–13 period, the cohesion fund is better integrated into programming. projects below the 50 million euro threshold are not subject to the commission appraisal. the new rules, entered into force on 25 june 2010 (article 3 of regulation (EU) no 539/2010), enable a more strategic approach to the development of co-financed projects, including major projects (i.e. projects with investment costs of over 50 million euro). special report no 9/2010 – Is EU structural measures spending on the supply of water for domestic consumption used to best effect? 
Aastatel 2007–2013 on ühtekuuluvusfond programmi paremini lõimitud. Komisjon ei hinda alla 50 miljoni euro suuruseid projekte. Uued eeskirjad, mis jõustusid 25. juunil 2010 (määruse (Eü) nr 539/2010 artikkel 3), võimaldavad strateegilisemat lähenemist kaasrahastatud projektide, sh suurprojektide (s.o projektid, mille investeeringute maksumus ületab 50 miljonit eurot) arendusele.
51 9. the commission intentions with the guidelines was to express good practice that Member states were encouraged to consider. the commission guidelines were adopted while the legislative process for the water framework directive was ongoing, and were therefore a non-binding provisional reference that was superseded when the directive entered into application. see also reply to paragraph 3. audIt scoPE and objEctIVEs 14. the commission points out that the 29 projects represent a total co-financing by cohesion policy of 488,45 million euro or 13,5 % of the total investments in water supply in the four audited Member states. for the period audited, the commission examined the quality of individual projects submitted by Member states only for cohesion fund projects and major Erdf projects, meaning that it examined 11 of the 29 projects of the sample. obsErVatIons 21–22. the commission underlines that in the audited period of 2000–06 the forecasts were mostly elaborated according to the existing standards. subsequent downward trends observed in per capita consumption could not have been taken into account for the audited projects which were approved from 1995 to 2007. the request for an increased attention on water efficiency was highlighted in an EU policy document in 2007, which also coincides with the year of adoption of the commission communication on water scarcity and droughts3. 
51 9. Komisjon soovis suunistega väljendada head tava, mis pidi liikmesriikidele eeskujuks olema. Komisjoni suunised võeti vastu vee raamdirektiivi menetlemise ajal ning seepärast oli tegu mittesiduva ajutise dokumendiga, mis muutus kehtetuks direktiivi jõustumisel. vt ka punkt 3. auditi uLatus ja eesMärgid 14.
3 see communication from the commission ‘addressing the challenge of water scarcity and droughts in the European Union’, coM(2007) 414. rEply of thE coMMIssIon 23. the commission underlines that, on the basis of subsidiarity and shared management, it cannot impose specific alternative solutions and cannot replace the work of national authorities, which are responsible for selecting projects and granting development consent. suggesting different solutions or smaller capacity infrastructure is even more difficult in the area of water management, which is per se sensitive (i.e. unanimity was necessary, under the previous Ec treaty, regarding decisions on quantitative management or availability of water resources). the commission also refers to its reply to paragraph 8. box 2. first paragraph the selection of Erdf projects is the national authorities’ responsibility. as this was not a major project, the commission did not appraise and approve it directly. box 2. second paragraph this dam will be functioning from 2010. this project was decided taking into account the droughts in spain and its prior inclusion in the national hydrologic plan. alternatives not to construct the dam were evaluated by the Member state in the application form presented to the commission, but they presented certain difficulties, such as high energy use and other commitments for the water supply of those alternatives. 
Komisjon rõhutab, et subsidiaarsuse põhimõttele ja jagatud juhtimise põhimõttele tuginedes ei saa ta kehtestada konkreetseid alternatiivseid lahendusi ega teha ära tööd, mida peavad tegema liikmesriikide ametiasutused, mis vastutavad projektide valiku ja arendusnõusoleku andmise eest.
24. the commission refers to its reply to paragraph 23. 
24. Komisjon viitab punktile 23 antud vastusele.
It underlines though that the focus on water efficiency and the policy request for increased actions only gained major policy attention towards the end and after the 2000–06 period, i.e. much after the period in which the audited projects were designed and implemented. two essential factors should be highlighted in this respect: the existing framework which defines the role and the responsibilities of the commission and the subsidiarity principle. with regard to the nine cf projects and two Erdf projects, which were examined and approved by the commission, it should be stressed that the commission cannot impose specific solutions and replace the national authorities, which are responsible for granting development consent for a project. the commission also refers to its replies to paragraphs 8 and 23. box 5 the first case concerns an Erdf project which was examined and approved by the national authorities. rEply of thE coMMIssIon 29. the commission notes that the evaluation carried out was based on the compatibility of the project with community environmental legislation in force at the time, in particular directives 85/337/EEc (on the assessment of environmental impacts), 80/778/EEc (drinking water) and 91/676/EEc (nitrates). directives 98/83/Ec and 2000/60/Ec were adopted and applied at a later date. 
Selles kontekstis tuleks rõhutada kaht olulist tegurit: olemasolev raamistik, mis sätestab komisjoni rolli ja ülesanded, ning subsidiaarsuse põhimõte. üheksa ühtekuuluvusfondi projekti ja kahe ERFi projekti puhul, mida komisjon kontrollis ja mille ta heaks kiitis, tuleks rõhutada, et komisjon ei saa kehtestada konkreetseid lahendusi ega asendada riiklikke ametiasutusi, mis vastutavad projekti arendusnõusoleku andmise eest.
In the second case examined by the commission, resources available for the area (aquifers) were contaminated and the national authorities indicated in the application form submitted to the commission that it was practically impossible to obtain concessions for nearby surface water. 
Teise komisjoni uuritud juhtumi puhul olid piirkonna ressursid (põhjaveekihid) reostunud ja liikmesriigi ametiasutused märkisid komisjonile esitatud taotluses, et lähedal asuva pinnavee jaoks oli praktiliselt võimatu saada kasutusluba.
53 In addition, the guide to cost-benefit analysis issued in 2002 provides specific guidance on the design and development of water supply projects. furthermore, the commission communication in relation to water scarcity and droughts was adopted in 2007. the commission also refers to its reply to paragraph 25. 
Eriaruanne nr 9/2010 – Kas ELi struktuurimeetmete kulutusi kodumajapidamiste veega varustamisele kasutatakse optimaalselt? 53 Lisaks leiab konkreetseid juhiseid veeva-rustusprojektide ülesehituse ja arenduse kohta 2002. aastal välja antud tasuvus-analüüsist.
33. with regard to the inclusion of a specific condition (monitoring of the application of the directives on the protection of surface and underground waters), this condition is redundant, as it simply repeats obligations resulting from existing EU legislation. this type of condition is therefore no longer used. however, this does not mean that the commission does not verify the implementation of the relevant EU legislation; on the basis of the provisions of the relevant environmental directives, the commission assesses the data reported and, if required, it takes action to ensure compliance with the EU environmental standards laid down. 
Peale selle võeti 2007. aastal vastu komisjoni teatis veepuuduse ja põua kohta. Komisjon viitab ka punktile 25 antud vastusele. 33. mis puutub konkreetse tingimuse lisa-misse (pinna-ja põhjavee kaitse direktiivide rakendamise seire), siis pole sellest tingimusest kasu, sest see vaid kordab kehtivatest ELi õigusaktidest tulenevaid kohustusi.
35. (a) procedures for approving projects under the cohesion policy for the 2007–13 programming period have been significantly reinforced. compared to previous programming periods, the cohesion fund is better integrated into programming, enabling a more strategic approach to the development of co-financed projects, including major projects (i.e. projects with investment costs of over 50 million euro (cohesion fund regulation (Ec) no 1084/2006)). the legal definition of major projects and the information to be submitted by the Member states to the commission was strengthened (articles 39 and 40 of regulation (Ec) no 1083/2006). rEply of thE coMMIssIon the EU jaspers facility provides technical assistance to the new Member states when they are preparing to submit major projects to the commission. there is a contract with outside sectoral experts who can be consulted on technical and socioeconomic aspects of project applications. 
35. a) Oluliselt on täiustatud protseduure projektide kinnitamiseks programmiperioodi 2007–2013 ühtekuuluvuspoliitika raames. võrreldes varasemate programmiperioo-didega on ühtekuuluvusfond paremini programmidesse lõimitud, võimaldades strateegilisemat lähenemisviisi kaasrahastatud projektide, sh suurprojektide (s.o projektid, mille investeeringute maksumus ületab 50 miljonit eurot (ühtekuuluvusfondi määrus (Eü) nr 1084/2006)) arendusele.
40. the commission agrees with the court that the systematic use of the indicators to measure the achievement of projects’ objectives is central to a well-functioning monitoring and evaluation system. however, not all objectives can be quantified. 
40. Komisjon nõustub kontrollikojaga, et hästi toimiv seire-ja hindamissüsteem sõltub eeskätt projektide eesmärkide saavutamise näitajate süstemaatilisest kasutamisest.
41–42. the commission welcomes the observation that all projects audited were physically implemented as planned, despite minor variations, and that the projects contributed to improve the water supply. 
41.-42. Komisjon nõustub tähelepanekuga, et kõik auditeeritud projektid viidi pisema-test kõrvalekalletest hoolimata plaanipäraselt füüsiliselt ellu ning projektid aitasid kaasa veevarustuse parandamisele.
Member states have the obligation to inform the commission at closure on the unfinished or non-operational projects and undertake to complete or render them operational. nonetheless, for Erdf projects they have to observe this obligation two years after the deadlines for closure. thus, only at that time will the commission be in the position to establish whether those projects are operational and eligible for co-financing. see reply to box 7. special report no 9/2010 – Is EU structural measures spending on the supply of water for domestic consumption used to best effect? 
Liikmesriikidel on kohustus teavitada sulgemisel komisjoni lõpuleviimata või mit-tetoimivatest projektidest ning projektid lõpule viia või toimivaks muuta. Sellest hoolimata peavad nad ERFi projektide puhul järgima nimetatud nõuet kaks aastat pärast sulgemistähtaega. Seega on komisjonil vaid sel ajal võimalik kindlaks teha, kas need projektid on toimivad ja kaasrahastamiseks kõlblikud. vt vastus 7. selgitusele.
54 box 7. first paragraph the commission notes the length of time needed for the full functioning of such complex infrastructure projects. this is one of the limitations in projects with multiple stages or major projects which cover only parts of an infrastructure network. 
Eriaruanne nr 9/2010 – Kas ELi struktuurimeetmete kulutusi kodumajapidamiste veega varustamisele kasutatakse optimaalselt? 54 7. selgituse esimene lõik Komisjon juhib tähelepanu ka ajale, mis selliste keerukate infrastruktuuriprojektide täieliku toimimise saavutamiseks kulub.
In this specific case, an important distribution network to convey water from the desalination plant has been put in operation in june 2010. as a result, it is expected that the degree of utilisation of the plant will substantially increase. this trend will continue, as new complementary infrastructure is put in place. box 7. second paragraph the commission notes that it is the national authorities’ responsibility to ensure projects’ operability, functionality and compliance with EU policies. the commission verifies that these rules are observed at the latest at closure. 
Seetõttu peaks tehase kasutusmäär oluliselt suurenema. See suundumus jätkub täiendava infrastruktuuri valmimisel. 7. selgituse teine lõik Komisjon märgib, et liikmesriigi ametiasutuste ülesandeks on tagada projektide toimivus, funktsionaalsus ja kooskõla ELi poliitikaga.
In this case, the greek authorities carried out the necessary procedures for selecting a designer for the equipment in the water treatment plant. the contract signed in december 2009 provides for completion of the design of the necessary layout and water purification equipment within 80 calendar days. the contract for additional works will be signed subsequently, with the aim of completing the work within 2010. rEply of thE coMMIssIon 46. the commission carries out the final evaluation based on the confirmation by the Member state authorities in the closure documents that the project is operational and in conformity with the initial decision. national authorities are obliged to certify therein that projects are completed and operational. 
2009. aasta detsembris allakirjutatud lepingus on sätestatud vajaliku projekti-plaani ja veepuhastusseadmete projekti koostamine 80 kalendripäeva jooksul. hiljem kirjutatakse alla lisatööde leping eesmärgiga viia töö lõpule 2010. aasta jooksul.
47. In one of the cases, the commission has not yet closed the project. 
47. ühel juhul ei ole komisjon veel projekti sulgenud.
It will verify at closure the implementation of measures requested to reduce contamination. 
Sulgemisel kontrollib ta reostuse vähendamiseks võetud meetmete rakendamist.
55 52. the commission supports the court’s position that cost overruns should be avoided as much as possible. however, it notes that in 80 % of cases the cost increases were less than 30 %. academic research reports that large infrastructure projects are very complex undertakings and, historically, escalations of costs significantly beyond initial budgets are very common. such cost overruns may exceed 50 % and reach 100 % in real terms. 
Komisjon toetab kontrollikoja seisukohta, et maksumuse ületamist tuleks võimaluse korral vältida. Komisjon juhib tähelepanu aga sellele, et 80% juhtudest suurenes maksumus alla 30%. Teadusuuringute kohaselt on suured infrastruktuuriprojektid väga keerukad ettevõtmised ja varasemalt on esialgse eelarve märkimisväärne ületamine olnud väga tavaline. maksumuse suurenemine võib ületada 50% ja ulatuda tegelikkuses 100%ni.
57. (a) within the audited sample actually only one project out of seven, or 14 %, operates at low level. 
57. a) Auditivalimis on madal kasutusmäär tegelikult vaid ühel projektil seitsmest, s.o 14%-l.
58. (a) the commission refers to its reply to paragraph 55. box 8. first paragraph the commission underlines that it is Member states’ responsibility to select and monitor Erdf co-financed projects in the framework of operational programmes. the commission approves only major projects. 
58. a) Komisjon viitab punktile 55 antud vastusele. 8. selgituse esimene lõik Komisjon rõhutab, et liikmesriikide ülesanne on valida välja ja jälgida ERFi kaasrahastatud projekte rakenduskavade raames.
In this context, possible conflicting strategies between regional and local level administrations fall beyond the commission’s scope of competence. rEply of thE coMMIssIon 60. the commission recognises that there were some weaknesses in setting grant rates in the past in part due also to the regulatory framework. the application of article 40 of regulation (Ec) no 1083/2006 provides for a systematic use of the cba for major projects. while examining major project applications for the 2007–13 programming period, the commission verifies whether the cba methodology has been consistently followed. 
KOmISjONI vASTUSED 60. Komisjon mõistab, et toetusmäärade kehtestamisel on esinenud probleeme osaliselt ka regulatiivse raamistiku tõttu. määruse (Eü) nr 1083/2006 artikli 40 rakendamine tagab tasuvusanalüüside süstemaatilise kasutuse suurprojektide puhul.
Unlike the previous programming period the commission is not appraising cohesion fund projects below the 50 million euro threshold. 
Erinevalt varasemast programmiperioo-dist ei hinda komisjon ühtekuuluvusfondi projekte, mille maksumus jääb alla 50 miljoni euro.
It is the Member states’ responsibility to carry out properly the cba and estimate the funding gap for each project. for the 2007–13 period, the commission issued two guidance notes, working document no 4, ‘guidance on the methodology for carrying out cost-benefit analysis’ and ‘guidance note on article 55 of council regulation (Ec) no 1083/2006: revenue generating projects’. the systematic use of these has improved considerably the quality of cbas submitted by Member states. the ‘funding gap’ methodology is clearly defined in article 55 of regulation (Ec) no 1083/2006, applicable to the 2007–13 period. 
Liikmesriik on kohustatud viima läbi nõuetekohase tasuvusanalüüsi ja hindama iga projekti rahastamise puudujääki. Perioodil 2007–2013 andis komisjon välja kaks suunist: töödokument nr 4 „Kulude-tulude analüüsi metoodika suunised” ja „Teatis nõukogu määruse (Eü) nr 1083/2006 artikli 55 rakendamise kohta: kasumit teenivad projektid”.
56 61. for the Erdf, the rates of assistance had to be set according to article 29(4) of regulation (Ec) no 1260/1999. these rules allowed for flexibility in setting co-financing rates. 
56 61. ERFile tuli kehtestada toetusmäärad kooskõlas määruse (Eü) nr 1260/1999 artikli 29 lõikega 4.
In the cohesion fund the flexibility allowed by the regulation was even greater than for the Erdf. the commission’s guidance on revenue generating projects strived for maximum consistency in the methods applied, especially within a given Member state. 
Need eeskirjad võimaldasid paindlikkust kaasrahastamise määrade kehtestamisel. ühtekuuluvusfondis oli määrusega lubatud paindlikkus veelgi suurem kui ERFis. Komisjoni suunistes kasumit teenivate projektide kohta püüti tagada rakendatavate metoodikate maksimaalne järjepidevus, eeskätt kõnealuses liikmesriigis.
63. (a) since 2003 the commission pays particular attention to the quality of cbas and therefore this issue of including depreciation no longer occurs. rEply of thE coMMIssIon 64. for projects subject to a commission decision, revenues were, as a general rule, taken into consideration to determine the funding rate. however, a mere application of the funding gap principle would have created a disincentive to apply the polluter pays principle. to avoid these negative effects, the commission proposed to adopt a modified financing gap formula for water projects. 
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66. the commission notes that in the final reports requested for cohesion fund projects, national authorities are required to confirm the verification of financial information relative to the project. 
66. Komisjon märgib, et ühtekuuluvusfondi projektide lõppraportites on liikmesriikide ametiasutused kohustatud kinnitama projekti finantsandmete kontrolli.
If net revenues exceed 10 % of the amounts foreseen, rates are to be adjusted. 
Kui puhaskasum on üle 10% ettenähtud summadest, tuleb määrasid kohandada.