ANNEX I

MODEL FOR THE PROGRESS REPORT

PART I

Information and assessment required for all the European Structural and Investment Funds (ESI Funds)

1.   Changes in the development needs in the Member State since the adoption of the Partnership Agreement (Article 52(2)(a) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council  (1) )

(a)	General description and assessment of the changes in the development needs, including a description of changes in the development needs identified by new relevant country-specific recommendations adopted in accordance with Articles 121(2) and 148(4) of the Treaty.

(b)	Other elements, where relevant.

2.   Progress towards achievement of the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, as well as of the Fund-specific missions through the contribution of the ESI Funds to the thematic objectives selected, and in particular in respect to the milestones set out in the performance framework for each programme, and to the support used for climate change objectives (Article 52(2)(b) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013)

(a)	A description and assessment of the progress made in achieving the national Europe 2020 targets (3) and of the contribution of the ESI Funds to that end, with reference to the milestones set out in the performance framework, and to the support used for climate change objectives, where appropriate.

(b)

A description and assessment, with reference to the milestones set out in the performance framework, and to the support used for climate change objectives, where appropriate, of how the ESI Funds have contributed to delivering on the thematic objectives and of the progress made in achieving the expected main results for each of the thematic objectives as set out in the Partnership Agreement, including where appropriate, a description of the contribution of the ESI Funds in achieving economic, social and territorial cohesion, with reference to the milestones set out in the performance framework for each programme.

(c)	Where applicable, a description of the contribution of the ESI Funds to new relevant country-specific recommendations.

(d)	Where applicable, a description of how changes in the development needs have been addressed by the ESI Funds.

(e)	For the 2019 report only: a summary analysis of the data in Table 2 including an assessment of the reasons for the failure to achieve the milestones and of the measures that will be taken to address them.

(f)	Other elements, where relevant.

Table 1

Support used for climate change objectives

Fund	A. Support used for climate change objectives in the Partnership Agreement	B. Support used for climate change objectives (4)	Percentage of support used compared to the Partnership Agreement (% B/A)
ERDF	<type='N' input='M'>	<type='N' input='M'>	<type='P' input='G'>
Cohesion Fund	<type='N' input='M'>	<type='N' input='M'>	<type='P' input='G'>
ESF (5)	<type='N' input='M'>	<type='N' input='M'>	<type='P' input='G'>
EAFRD	<type='N' input='M'>	<type='N' input='M'>	<type='P' input='G'>
EMFF	<type='N' input='M'>	<type='N' input='M'>	<type='P' input='G'>
TOTAL	<type='N' input='M'>	<type='N' input='M'>	<type='P' input='G'>

Table 2

For 2019 report only — Achievement of milestones based on the assessment of the Member State

Programme	Priority	Fund (6)	Category (7) of region	Thematic (7) objective	Achievement of milestones (yes/no)	Union support
<type='S' input='G'>	<type='S' input='G'>	<type='S' input='G'>	<type='S' input='G'>	<type='S' input='G'>	<type='C' input='M'>	<type='N' input='M'>

3.   For 2017 report only — Actions taken to fulfil the ex ante conditionalities set out in the Partnership Agreement (Article 52(2)(c) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013)

Where appropriate, general information and assessment whether the actions taken to fulfil the applicable ex ante conditionalities set out in the Partnership Agreement not fulfilled at the date of adoption of the Partnership Agreement have been implemented in accordance with the timetable established.

Applicable general ex ante conditionalities which were completely unfulfilled or partially fulfilled	Criteria not fulfilled	Action taken	Deadline (date)	Bodies responsible for fulfilment	Action completed by the deadline (Y/N)	Criteria fulfilled (Y/N)	Expected date for full implementation of remaining actions, if applicable	Commentary (for each action)
<type='S' maxlength=500 input='G'>	<type='S' maxlength=500 input='G'>	<type='S' maxlength=1000 input='G'>	<type='D' input='G'>	<type='S' maxlength=500 input='G'>	<type='C' input='M'>	<type='C' input='M'>	<type='C' input='M'>	<type='S' maxlength=2000 input='M'>
		Action 1
		Action 2

Applicable thematic ex ante conditionalities which were completely unfulfilled or partially fulfilled	Criteria not fulfilled	Action taken	Deadline (date)	Bodies responsible for fulfilment	Action completed by the deadline (Y/N)	Criteria fulfilled (Y/N)	Expected date for full implementation of remaining actions, if applicable	Commentary (for each action)
<type='S' maxlength=500 input='G'>	<type='S' maxlength=500 input='G'>	<type='S' maxlength=1000 input='G'>	<type='D' input='G'>	<type='S' maxlength=500 input='G'>	<type='C' input='M'>	<type='C' input='M'>	<type='C' input='M'>	<type='S' maxlength=2000 input='M'>
		Action 1
		Action 2

4.   Implementation of mechanisms to ensure coordination between the ESI Funds and other Union and national funding instruments and with the European Investment Bank (EIB) (Article 52(2)(d) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013)

(a)	An assessment of the implementation of the coordination mechanisms laid down in the Partnership Agreement and, if applicable, of any problems encountered in their implementation.

(b)	Where applicable, a description of adjusted and new coordination mechanisms.

(c)	Other elements, where relevant.

5.   Implementation of the integrated approach to territorial development, or a summary of the implementation of the integrated approaches that are based on the programmes, including progress towards achievement of priority areas established for cooperation (Article 52(2)(e) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013)

(a)	General commentary and assessment. <type='S' maxlength=14000 input='M'>

(b)	In relation to Article 15(2)(a)(i) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 — Overview of implementation of Community-led local development. <type='S' maxlength=7000 input='M'>

(c)	In relation to Article 15(2)(a)(i) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 — Overview of implementation of integrated territorial investments, where appropriate. <type='S' maxlength=7000 input='M'>

(d)	In relation to Article 15(2)(a)(ii) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013, where appropriate, overview of implementation of macro-regional strategies and sea basin strategies. <type='S' maxlength=7000 input='M'>

(e)

In relation to Article 15(2)(a)(iii) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013, where appropriate, overview of the implementation of the integrated approach to address needs of geographical area most affected by poverty or of target groups at highest risk of discrimination or social exclusion. — A description of the actions taken to address the specific needs of geographical areas most affected by poverty or of target groups at highest risk of discrimination or social exclusion. — A description of the results achieved in addressing the needs of these geographical areas/target groups. <type='S' maxlength=7000 input='M'>

(f)	In relation to Article 15(2)(a)(iv) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013, where appropriate, overview of implementation to address demographic challenges of areas which suffer from severe and permanent natural or demographic handicaps. <type='S' maxlength=7000 input='M'>

6.   Where appropriate, actions taken to reinforce the capacity of the Member State authorities and beneficiaries to administer and use the ESI Funds (Article 52(2)(f) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013)

7.   Actions taken and progress achieved towards a reduction in the administrative burden for beneficiaries (Article 52(2)(g) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013)

8.   The role of the partners referred to in Article 5 of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 in the implementation of the Partnership Agreement (Article 52(2)(h) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013)

(a)	A description and assessment of the role of the selected partners in the preparation of the progress report, with reference to the Partnership Agreement.

(b)	A description and assessment of the involvement of the selected partners in the implementation of programmes, including participation in the monitoring committees of the programmes.

(c)	Other elements, where relevant.

9.   A summary of the actions taken in relation to the application of horizontal principles and policy objectives for the implementation of the ESI Funds (Article 52(2)(i) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013)

(a)

A summary of the actions taken in relation to the application of horizontal principles to ensure the promotion and monitoring of these principles in the different types of programme, with reference to the content of the Partnership Agreement: (1) gender equality, non-discrimination, accessibility for persons with disabilities; (2) sustainable development (environmental protection, resources efficiency, climate change mitigation and adaptation, biodiversity and risk prevention).

(b)	A summary of arrangements implemented to ensure mainstreaming of horizontal policy objectives, with reference to the content of the Partnership Agreement.

(c)	Other elements, where relevant.

PART II

Information and assessment on the Youth Employment Initiative (for the purposes of Article 19(5) of Regulation (EU) No 1304/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council  (8) )

10.   Implementation of the Youth Employment Initiative (YEI) (Article 19(5) of Regulation (EU) No 1304/2013)

(a)	A general description of the implementation of the YEI, including how the YEI has contributed to the implementation of the Youth Guarantee and also including concrete examples of interventions supported in the framework of YEI.

(b)	A description of any problems encountered in the implementation of the YEI and measures taken to overcome these problems.

(c)	An assessment of the implementation of the YEI with regard to the objectives and targets set and to the contribution to implement the Youth Guarantee.

PART III

Information and assessment to be provided for cohesion policy if use is made of the option provided by Article 111(4) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 to include certain elements of the annual implementation reports in the progress report — to be provided in 2017 and 2019

11.   Additional information and assessment which may be added depending on the content and objectives of the operational programme (Article 111(4) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013, included where necessary to complement the other sections of the progress report)

11.1   Progress in implementation of the integrated approach to territorial development, including development of regions facing demographic challenges and permanent or natural handicaps, sustainable urban development, and community led local development under the operational programme.

11.2   Progress in implementation of actions to reinforce the capacity of Member State authorities and beneficiaries to administer and use the Funds.

11.3   Progress in implementation of any interregional and transnational actions.

11.4   Progress in the implementation of measures to address the specific needs of geographical areas most affected by poverty or of target groups at highest risk of poverty discrimination or social exclusion, with special regard to marginalised communities and persons with disabilities, long term unemployment and young people not in employment including, where appropriate, the financial resources used.

PART IV

Information and assessment on the implementation of the YEI in case use is made of the option provided by Article 111(4) of Regulation (EU) of No 1303/2013 — to be provided in 2019  (9)

12.   Implementation of the YEI (Article 19(4) of Regulation (EU) No 1304/2013)

(a)	A description of the main findings of the evaluation referred to in Article 19(6) of Regulation (EU) 1304/2013 assessing the effectiveness, efficiency and impact of the joint support from the ESF and the specific allocation to the YEI, including for implementing the Youth Guarantee.

(b)	A description and assessment of the quality of employment offers received by YEI participants, including the disadvantaged, those from marginalised communities and those leaving education without qualifications.

(c)	A description and assessment of progress of YEI participants in continuing education, finding sustainable and decent jobs or moving into apprenticeship or quality traineeship.

PART V

Information and assessment to be provided for cohesion policy if use is made of the option provided by Article 111(4) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 (included where necessary to complement the other sections of the progress report) — to be provided in 2019

13.   Programme contribution to achieving the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth (Article 50(5) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013)

Information on and assessment of the programme contribution to achieving the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth.

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(1)  Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down common provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund, the Cohesion Fund, the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund, the Cohesion Fund and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 320).

(2)  Legend for the characteristics of fields:

type: N = Number, D = Date, S = String, C = Checkbox, P = Percentage

input: M = Manual, S = Selection, G = Generated by system

maxlength = Maximum number of characters including spaces

(3)  For EAFRD, the description and assessment shall be made towards the targets set by Union priority, as the contribution to Europe 2020 strategy is structured around the six Union priorities

(4)  Cumulative, in EUR, based on eligible expenditure declared to the Commission with the cut-off date of 31 December of the previous year.

(5)  This also includes the YEI resources (YEI specific allocation and matching ESF support).

(6)  For the purpose of this table, the YEI (specific allocation and matching ESF support) is considered as a fund.

(7)  Not applicable to EAFRD and EMFF.

(8)  Regulation (EU) No 1304/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 on the European Social Fund and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 1081/2006 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 470). This part is only to be filled out by Member States with YEI eligible regions in accordance with Article 16 of this Regulation.

(9)  This part is only to be filled out by Member States with YEI eligible regions in accordance with Article 16 of Regulation (EU) No 1304/2013.

ANNEX II

Format for submission of the information on a major project

MAJOR PROJECT

EUROPEAN REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT FUND / COHESION FUND

INFRASTRUCTURE/PRODUCTIVE INVESTMENT

Project title	<type='S' maxlength=255 input='M'>
CCI	<type='S' maxlength=15 input='S'>

A.   THE BODY RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MAJOR PROJECT, AND ITS CAPACITY

A.1.   Authority responsible for project application (managing authority or intermediate body)

A.1.1	Name:	<type='S' maxlength='200' input='M'>  (1)
A.1.2	Address:	<type='S' maxlength='400' input='M'>
A.1.3	Name of contact person	<type='S' maxlength='200' input='M'>
A.1.4	Position of contact person	<type='S' maxlength='200' input='M'>
A.1.5	Telephone:	<type='N' input='M'>
A.1.6	E-mail:	<type='S' maxlength='100' input='M'>

A.2.   Body/-ies  (2) responsible for project implementation (beneficiary/-ies  (3) )

A.2.1	Name:	<type='S' maxlength='200' input='M'>
A.2.2	Address:	<type='S' maxlength='400' input='M'>
A.2.3	Name of contact person	<type='S' maxlength='200' input='M'>
A.2.4	Position of contact person	<type='S' maxlength='200' input='M'>
A.2.5	Telephone:	<type='N' input='M'>
A.2.6	E-mail:	<type='S' maxlength='100' input='M'>

A.3.   Details of the undertaking (to be filled in for productive investments only)

A.3.1   Name of the undertaking:

A.3.2   Is the undertaking an SME  (4) ? <type='C' input=M>

Yes

☐

No

☐

A.3.3   Turnover (value in million EUR and year):

A.3.3.1

Value in million EUR <type='N' input='M'>

A.3.3.2

Year <type='N' input='M'>

A.3.4   Total number of persons employed (value and year):

A.3.4.1

Number of persons employed <type='N' input='M'>

A.3.4.2

Year <type='N' input='M'>

A.3.5   Group structure:

Are 25 % or more of the capital or voting rights of the undertaking owned by one enterprise or a group of enterprises falling outside the definition of an SME? <type='C' input='M'>

Yes

☐

No

☐

Indicate the name and describe the group structure

A.4.   Capacity of the body responsible for project implementation by referring to its technical, legal, financial and administrative capacity  (5)

A.4.1   Technical capacity (at minimum please give overview of expertise required for project implementation and indicate the number of staff with such expertise available within the organisation and allocated to the project)

A.4.2   Legal capacity (as minimum information, indicate the legal status of the beneficiary allowing to implement the project, and its capacity to undertake legal action, if necessary).

A.4.3   Financial capacity (at minimum please confirm financial standing of the body responsible for project implementation to demonstrate that it is able to guarantee the liquidity for adequate funding to the project to ensure its successful implementation and future operation in addition to the other activities of the body)

A.4.4   Administrative capacity (as minimum information, please, indicate the EU-funded and/or comparable projects carried out in the last ten years and, in absence of such examples, indicate if technical assistance needs have been considered; please refer to institutional arrangements such as the existence of Project Implementation Unit (PIU) capable to implement and operate the project and, if possible, include the proposed organisational chart for project implementation and operation).

A.5   Provide information on all relevant institutional arrangements with third parties for the implementation of the project and the successful operation of the resulting facilities that have been planned and possibly concluded

A.5.1   Give details of how the infrastructure will be managed after the project is completed (i.e. name of the operator; selection methods — public management or concession; type of contract, etc.).

B.   A DESCRIPTION OF THE INVESTMENT AND ITS LOCATION; EXPLANATION AS TO HOW IT IS CONSISTENT WITH THE RELEVANT PRIORITY AXES OF THE OPERATIONAL PROGRAMME(S) CONCERNED, AND ITS EXPECTED CONTRIBUTION TO ACHIEVING THE SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES OF THOSE PRIORITY AXES AND THE EXPECTED CONTRIBUTION TO SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

B.1   Operational programme(s) and priority axes

CCI of OP	Priority axis of OP
OP1<type='S' input='S'>	Priority axis of OP 1<type='S' input='S'>
OP1<type='S' input='S'>	Priority axis of OP 1<type='S' input='S'>
OP2<type='S' input='S'>	Priority axis of OP 2<type='S' input='S'>
OP2<type='S' input='S'>	Priority axis of OP 2<type='S' input='S'>

B.1.1   Is the project contained in the list of major projects in the operational programme(s)?  (6) <type='C' input='M'>

Yes

☐

No

☐

B.2.   Categorisation of project activity  (7)

	Code	Amount	Percentage
B.2.1. Code(s) for the intervention field dimension(s) (More than one should be used where, based on a pro rata calculation, several intervention fields are relevant)	<type='N' input='S'>	<type='N' input='M'>	<type='P' input='G'>
	<type='N' input='S'>	<type='N' input='M'>	<type='P' input='G'>
	<type='N' input='S'>	<type='N' input='M'>	<type='P' input='G'>
	<type='N' input='S'>	<type='N' input='M'>	<type='P' input='G'>
	<type='N' input='S'>	<type='N' input='M'>	<type='P' input='G'>
B.2.2. Code for the form of finance dimension (More than one may be relevant in some cases — pro rata shares to be provided)	<type='N' input='S'>	<type='N' input='M'>	<type='P' input='G'>
	<type='N' input='S'>	<type='N' input='M'>	<type='P' input='G'>
B.2.3. Code for the territorial dimension (More than one may be relevant in some cases — pro rata shares to be provided)	<type='N' input='S'>	<type='N' input='M'>	<type='P' input='G'>
	<type='N' input='S'>	<type='N' input='M'>	<type='P' input='G'>
B.2.4. Code for the territorial delivery mechanism	<type='N' input='S'>	<type='N' input='M'>	<type='P' input='G'>
B.2.5. Code for the thematic objective dimension (More than one may be relevant in some cases — pro rata shares to be provided)	<type='N' input='S'>	<type='N' input='M'>	<type='P' input='G'>
B.2.6. Code for the economic dimension (NACE Code (8)) (More than one may be relevant in some cases — pro rata shares to be provided)	<type='N' input='S'>	<type='N' input='M'>	<type='P' input='G'>
	<type='N' input='S'>	<type='N' input='M'>	<type='P' input='G'>
B.2.7. Code for the location dimension (s) (NUTS III) (9) (More than one may be relevant in some cases — pro rata shares to be provided)	<type='N' input='S'>	<type='N' input='M'>	<type='P' input='G'>
	<type='N' input='S'>	<type='N' input='M'>	<type='P' input='G'>
B.2.8. Nature of the investment (10) (to be filled in for productive investments only)	<type='N' input='S'>	<type='N' input='M'>	<type='P' input='G'>
B.2.9. Product concerned (11) (to be filled in for productive investments only)	<type='N' input='S'>	<type='N' input='M'>	<type='P' input='G'>

B.3.   Project description

B.3.1   Please provide a concise (max. 2 pages) description of the project (presenting its aim, existing situation, issues it will address, facilities to be constructed, etc.), a map identifying the project area  (12) , geo-referenced data  (13) and the main project components with their individual total cost estimates (without activity cost breakdown).

In case of productive investments a detailed technical description must also be provided including: the work involved specifying its main characteristics, the establishment, main activities and main elements of the financial structure of the enterprise, main aspects of the investment, the description of the production technology and equipment and the description of the products.

B.3.2   Is this project a phase of a major project  (14) ? <type='C' input='M'>

Yes

☐

No

☐

B.3.3   If the project is a phase of an overall project, provide a concise description of the proposed phases of implementation and explain how they are technically and financially independent. Explain what criteria have been used to determine the division of the project into phases. Please provide a share (percentage) of the overall project which this phase covers. If the project is co-financed by more than one Operational Programme, indicate which parts fall under which Operational Programme and their pro-rata allocation.

B.3.4   Have the Commission previously approved any part of this major project? <type='C' input=M>

Yes

☐

No

☐

If yes, please provide the CCI number of the major project approved.

If this project is a part of the major project phased for which the first phase was carried in the 2007-2013, please provide a description of the physical and financial objectives of the previous phase, including a description of the implementation of the first phase and confirm that it is or will be ready to be used for its purpose.

B.3.5   Does the project form part of a Trans-European Network agreed at Union level? <type='C' input='M'>

Yes

☐

No

☐

If yes, please give details and give reference to the relevant EU legislation (15).

B.3.6   In case of productive investments is this investment:

(i)	covered under Article 3(1)(a) of Regulation (EU) No 1301/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council (16)? <type='C' input='M'> Yes ☐ No ☐ If yes, please, explain how it contributes to creating and safeguarding jobs (notably for young people) < type='S' maxlength='1750' input='M'>

(ii)

covered under Article 3(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) No 1301/2013? <type='C' input='M'> Yes ☐ No ☐ If yes, please, explain how it contributes to the investment priorities set out in Article 5(1) and (4) Regulation (EU) No 1301/2013, and, if that investment involves cooperation between large enterprises and SMEs, how it contributes to investment priorities in Article 5(2) of that Regulation. < type='S' maxlength='1750' input='M'>

B.4.   Project objectives and its consistency with the relevant priority axes of the operational programme or operational programmes concerned, and its expected contribution to achieving the specific objectives and results of those priority axes and the expected contribution to socio-economic development of the area covered by the operational programme.

B.4.1   What are the main project objectives? Please list them here and give short explanation

B.4.2   Please give details on the project's consistency with the relevant priority axes of the operational programme or operational programmes and its expected contribution to achieving the result indicators under the specific objectives of those priority axes

B.4.3   Please explain how the project will contribute to socio-economic development of the area covered by the operational programme

B.4.4   Please explain what measures have been planned/taken by the beneficiary to ensure optimal utilisation of the infrastructure in the operation phase

C.   TOTAL COST AND TOTAL ELIGIBLE COST

C.1.   Please complete table below taking into account the following

(1)

Ineligible costs comprise (i) expenditure outside the eligibility period, (ii) expenditure ineligible under applicable EU and national rules, (iii) other expenditure not presented for co-financing. NB: The starting date for eligibility of expenditure is the date of submission of the operational programme to the Commission or 1 January 2014, whichever is the earlier (17).

(2)	Contingencies should not exceed 10 % of total cost net of contingencies. These contingencies may be included in the total eligible costs used to calculate the planned contribution of the funds.

(3)	A price adjustment may be included, where relevant, to cover expected inflation where the eligible cost values are in constant prices.

(4)	Recoverable VAT is ineligible. Where VAT is considered eligible, please give reasons.

(5)	Total cost must include all costs incurred for the project, from planning to supervision and must include VAT regardless of whether it is recoverable or not.

(6)

The purchase of land not built on and land built on in the amount exceeding 10 % of the total eligible expenditure for the operation concerned in accordance with Article 69(3)(b) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013. In exceptional and duly justified cases, a higher percentage may be permitted for operations concerning environmental conservation.

(7)	Total eligible cost before taking into account of the requirements set out in Article 61 of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013.

	EUR	Total cost (A)	Ineligible costs (1) (B)	Eligible costs (C) = (A) – (B)	Percentage of total eligible costs
		Input	Input	Calculated	Calculated
1	Planning/design fees	<type='N' input='M'>	<type='N' input='M'>	<type='N' input='G'>	<type='P' input='G'>
2	Land purchase	<type='N' input='M'>	<type='N' input='M'> (6)	<type='N' input='G'>	<type='P' input='G'>
3	Building and construction	<type='N' input='M'>	<type='N' input='M'>	<type='N' input='G'>	<type='P' input='G'>
4	Plant and machinery or equipment	<type='N' input='M'>	<type='N' input='M'>	<type='N' input='G'>	<type='P' input='G'>
5	Contingencies (2)	<type='N' input='M'>	<type='N' input='M'>	<type='N' input='G'>	<type='P' input='G'>
6	Price adjustment (if applicable) (3)	<type='N' input='M'>	<type='N' input='M'>	<type='N' input='G'>	<type='P' input='G'>
7	Publicity	<type='N' input='M'>	<type='N' input='M'>	<type='N' input='G'>	<type='P' input='G'>
8	Supervision during construction implementation	<type='N' input='M'>	<type='N' input='M'>	<type='N' input='G'>	<type='P' input='G'>
9	Technical assistance	<type='N' input='M'>	<type='N' input='M'>	<type='N' input='G'>	<type='P' input='G'>
10	Sub-TOTAL	<type='N' input='G'>	<type='N' input='G'>	<type='N' input='G'>	<type='P' input='G'>
11	(VAT (4))	<type='N' input='M'>	<type='N' input='M'>	<type='N' input='G'>	<type='P' input='G'>
12	TOTAL	<type='N' input='G'> (5)	<type='N' input='G'>	<type='N' input='G'> (7)	<type='P' input='G'>

Please provide the exchange rate and the reference (where applicable)

If you have any comments regarding any of the items above (e.g. no contingencies envisaged, eligible VAT), please note them below.

C.2.   Verification of compliance with State aid rules

Do you consider that this project involves the granting of State aid? <type='C' input='M'>

Yes

☐

No

☐

If yes, please fill in the table below (18):

	Amount of aid (EUR) in GGE (19)	Total amount of eligible cost (EUR) (20)	Aid intensity (in %)	State aid number/registry number for block-exempted aid
Approved aid scheme or approved individual aid	<type='N' input='M'>	<type='N' input='M'>	<type='P' input='M'>	<type='N' input='M'>
Aid falling under a block exemption regulation	<type='N' input='M'>	<type='N' input='M'>	<type='P' input='M'>	<type='N' input='M'>
Aid in line with the SGEI decision (21) or the regulation on public land passenger traffic (22)	<type='N' input='M'>	<type='N' input='M'>	<type='P' input='M'>	<type='N' input='M'>
Total aid granted	<type='N' input='G'>	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable

If no, please explain in detail the basis for establishing that the project does not involve state aid (23). Please provide this information for all groups of potential State aid recipients, for example, in case of infrastructures, for the owner, the constructors, the operator and for the users of an infrastructure. If applicable, please indicate whether the reason why you consider that the project does not involve State aid is that (i) the project does not concern any economic activity (including activities in the public remit) or that (ii) the recipient(s) of support enjoy a legal monopoly for the relevant activities and are not active in any other liberalised sector (or will keep separate accounts in case the recipient(s) are active in additional sectors).

C.3.   Total eligible cost calculation

The total eligible cost amount after taking into account of the requirements set out in Article 61 of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 should be used to verify if the project has reached the threshold of a major project in accordance with Article 100 of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013.

Please choose the relevant option and complete the information as required. For non-revenue-generating operations please choose the method in Article 61(3) (b) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 and set pro-rata application of discounted net revenue at 100 %.

Method of calculation of the potential net revenue	Method used as chosen by the managing authority for the relevant sector, sub-sector or type of operation (24) (Check one box only)
Calculation of the discounted net revenue	<type='C' input='M'>
Flat rate method	<type='C' input='M'>
Decreased co-financing rate method	<type='C' input='M'>

Calculation of the discounted net revenue (Article 61(3)(b) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013):

		Value
1.	Total eligible cost before taking into account of the requirements set out in Article 61 of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 (in EUR, not discounted) (Section C.1.12(C))	<type='N' input='G'>
2.	Pro-rata application of discounted net revenue (%) (if applicable) = (E.1.2.9)	<type='N' input='M'>
3.	Total eligible cost after taking into account of the requirements set out in Article 61 of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 (in EUR, not discounted) = (1) * (2) The maximum public contribution must respect the State aid rules and the amount of total aid granted reported above (if applicable)	<type='N' input='M'>

Flat rate method or decreased co-financing rate method (Article 61(3)(a) and Article 61(5) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013):

		Value
1.	Total eligible cost before taking into account of the requirements set out in Article 61 of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 (in EUR, not discounted) (Section C.1.12(C))	<type='N' input='G'>
2.	Net revenue flat rate as defined in Annex V to Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 or delegated acts (FR) (%)	<type='N' input='M'>
3.	Total eligible cost after taking into account of the requirements set out in Article 61 of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 (in EUR, not discounted) = (1) × (1 – FR) (25) The maximum public contribution must respect the state aid rules and the amount of total aid granted reported above (if applicable)	<type='N' input='M'>

D.   FEASIBILITY STUDIES CARRIED OUT, INCLUDING OPTION ANALYSIS, AND THE RESULTS

D.1.   Demand analysis

Please provide a summary of the demand analysis, including the predicted demand growth rate, in order to demonstrate the demand for the project, in accordance with the approach as set out in Annex III (Methodology for carrying out the cost-benefit analysis) to this Regulation. At the minimum the following information should be included:

(i)	methodology for projections;

(ii)	assumptions and baselines (e.g. traffic in the past, future assumed traffic without the project);

(iii)

projections for selected options, if applicable;

(iv)	supply side aspects including the analysis of existing supply and expected (infrastructure) developments;

(v)	network effect (if any).

In case of productive investments describe the target markets and a summary of the demand analysis including the demand growth rate, broken down, where appropriate, by Member State and, separately, by third countries considered as a whole.

D.2.   Option analysis

D.2.1   Please outline the alternative options considered in feasibility studies (max. 2-3 pages) in accordance with the approach as set out in Annex III (Methodology for carrying out the cost-benefit analysis) to this Regulation. At least the following information should be included

(i)	The total investment cost and operating costs for options considered;

(ii)	Options for scale (against technical, operational, economic, environmental and social criteria) and options for location of the proposed infrastructure;

(iii)

Technological options — per component and per system;

(iv)	Risks involved for each alternative, including risks related to climate change impacts and weather extremes;

(v)	Economic indicators for options considered, if applicable (26);

(vi)	Summary table containing all pros and cons for all options considered.

In addition, in case of productive investments give details of capacity considerations (e.g. capacity of the firm before investment (in units per year), reference date, capacity after investment (in units per year), estimate the capacity utilisation rate).

D.2.2   Please specify the criteria considered in selecting the best solution (with ranking of their importance and method of their evaluation, reflecting the outcomes of the climate change vulnerability and risks appraisal and of the EIA/SEA procedures as appropriate (see: section F below)) and briefly present a justification for the option chosen in accordance with Annex III (Methodology for carrying out the cost-benefit analysis) to this Regulation. (27)

D.3.   Feasibility of the option selected

Provide a short summary of the feasibility of the option selected covering the following key dimensions: institutional, technical, environmental, and GHG emissions, climate change impacts and risks on the project (where applicable), and other aspects taking into account identified risks to prove feasibility of the project. Please complete the table by making reference to the relevant documents.

D.3.1   Institutional aspect

D.3.2   Technical aspects including location, designed capacity of the main infrastructure, justification of the project scope and size in the context of the forecasted demand, justification of the choices made with regard to climate and natural disaster risks assessment (where relevant), investment and operating costs estimates

D.3.3   Environmental, and climate change mitigation (GHG emissions) and adaptation aspects (where applicable)

D.3.4   Other aspects

Please complete the reference table below

Key dimension of Feasibility Studies (or Business Plan if productive investment)	Reference (supporting documents and chapter/section/page where the specific information and details can be found)
Demand analysis	<type='S' maxlength='1750' input='M'>
Option analysis	<type='S' maxlength='1750' input='M'>
Institutional	<type='S' maxlength='1750' input='M'>
Technical	<type='S' maxlength='1750' input='M'>
Environmental, Climate change adaptation and mitigation and disaster resilience (where applicable)	<type='S' maxlength='1750' input='M'>
Other aspects	<type='S' maxlength='1750' input='M'>

E.   A COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS, INCLUDING A FINANCIAL AND AN ECONOMIC ANALYSIS, AND A RISK ASSESSMENT

E.1.   Financial analysis

E.1.1.   Please provide a short (max. 2-3 pages) description of methodology (description of compliance with Annex III (Methodology for carrying out the cost-benefit analysis) to this Regulation and Section III (Method for calculating the discounted net revenue of operations generating net revenue) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 480/2014  (28) and exceptions to the application of the methodologies; all key assumptions made concerning operating costs, capital replacement costs, revenues and residual value, macroeconomic parameters used, steps considered in the calculations, data used to perform the analysis) and the main findings of the financial analysis including the results of financial sustainability analysis to demonstrate that the project will not run out of cash in the future (please confirm commitment from project beneficiary, its owners and/or public authorities to finance the investment, operating and replacement costs, and where possible provide financial sustainability tables presenting cash flows projections for the reference period):

E.1.2.   Main elements and parameters used in the CBA for financial analysis (all values in euro)  (29)

	Main elements and parameters	Value
1	Reference period (years)	<type='N' input='M'>
2	Financial discount rate (%) (30)	<type='P' input='M'>
	Main elements and parameters	Value Not discounted	Value Discounted (Net Present Value)	Reference to CBA document (chapter/section/page)
3	Total investment cost excluding contingencies	<type='N' input='M'>	<type='N' input='M'>	< type='S' maxlength='500' input='M'>
4	Residual value	<type='N' input='M'>	<type='N' input='M'>	< type='S' maxlength='500' input='M'>
5	Revenues		<type='N' input='M'>	< type='S' maxlength='500' input='M'>
6	Operating and replacement costs (31)		<type='N' input='M'>	< type='S' maxlength='500' input='M'>
Pro-rata application of discounted net revenue  (32)
7	Net revenue = revenues – operating and replacement costs + residual value = (5) – (6) + (4)		<type='N' input='G'>	< type='S' maxlength='500' input='M'>
8	Total investment cost – net revenue = (3) – (7)		<type='N' input='G'>	< type='S' maxlength='500' input='M'>
9	Pro-rata application of discounted net revenue (%) = (8)/(3)	<type='P' input='G'>		< type='S' maxlength='500' input='M'>
* Where VAT is recoverable, the costs and revenues should be based on figures excluding VAT.

E.1.3.   Main indicators of the financial analysis in accordance with the CBA document

	Without Union support A		With Union support B		Reference to CBA document (chapter/section /page)
1. Financial rate of return (%)	<type='P' input='M'>	FRR(C) (33)	<type='P' input='M'>	FRR(K) (34)	< type='S' maxlength='500' input='M'>
2. Net present value (euro)	<type='N' input='M'>	FNPV(C)	<type='N' input='M'>	FNPV(K)	< type='S' maxlength='500' input='M'>

If a major project shows high financial profitability, i.e. FRR(C) is substantially higher than the financial discount rate, please justify Union contribution in accordance with Annex III to this Regulation

In case of productive investments provide results of FRR(Kp) (35) calculation and its comparison with national benchmarks on expected profitability in the given sector.

E.1.4.   Tariff strategy and affordability (if applicable)

E.1.4.1.   If the project is expected to generate revenues through tariffs or charges borne by users, please give details of the charging system (types and level of charges, principle or Union legislation on the basis of which the charges have been established).

E.1.4.2   Do the charges cover the operational costs including maintenance and replacement costs of the project (36)? <type='C' input='M'>

Yes

☐

No

☐

Please provide details with reference to the tariff strategy. If the answer is ‘no’, indicate the proportion in which operating costs will be covered and sources of financing of costs not covered. If operating aid is provided, please give details. If no charges are envisaged, explain how operating costs will be covered.

E.1.4.3.   If the charges differ between various users, are they proportional to the different use of the project/real consumption? (Please provide details in text box) <type='C' input='M'>

Yes

☐

No

☐

E.1.4.4   Are the charges proportional to the pollution generated by users? (Please provide details in text box) <type='C' input='M'>

Yes

☐

No

☐

E.1.4.5   Has affordability of the charges for users been taken into account? (Please provide details in text box) <type='C' input='M'>

Yes

☐

No

☐

E.2.   Economic analysis

E.2.1.   Please provide a short (max. 2-3 pages) description of methodology (description of compliance with the Implementing Act on methodology for cost benefit analysis and exceptions to the application of the methodology, key assumptions made in valuing costs (including relevant cost components considered — investment costs, replacement costs, operating costs), economic benefits and externalities including those related to environment, climate change mitigation (including, where relevant, incremental greenhouse gas emissions in CO2 equivalent) and climate change resilience and disaster resilience, and the main findings of the socio-economic analysis and explain the relationship with the Analysis of the Environmental Impact (see: section F below) as appropriate:

E.2.2.   Give details of economic benefits and costs identified in the analysis together with values assigned to them:

Benefit	Unit value (where applicable)	Total value (in euro, discounted) (37)	% of total benefits
< type='S' maxlength='200' input='M'>	< type='S' maxlength='50' input='M'>…	<type='N' input='M'>	<type='P' input='M'>
…	…	…	…
Total		CALCULATED	100 %
Cost	Unit value (where applicable)	Total value (in euro, discounted)	% of total costs
< type='S' maxlength='200' input='M'>	< type='S' maxlength='50' input='M'>…	<type='N' input='M'>	<type='P' input='M'>
…	…	…	…
Total		CALCULATED	100 %

E.2.3.   Main indicators of the economic analysis in accordance with the CBA document

Main parameters and indicators	Values	Reference to CBA document (chapter/section/page)
1. Social discount rate (%)	<type='P' input='M'>	<type='S' maxlength='500' input='M'>
2. Economic rate of return ERR (%)	<type='P' input='M'>	<type='S' maxlength='500' input='M'>
3. Economic net present value ENPV (in euro)	<type='N' input='G'>	< type='S' maxlength='500' input='M'>
4. Benefit-cost ratio	<type='N' input='G'>	<type='S' maxlength='500' input='M'>

E.2.4.   Employment effects of project

Provide an indication of the number of jobs to be created (expressed in terms of full-time equivalents (FTE)).

Number of jobs directly created:	No (FTE) (A)	Average duration of these jobs (months) (38) (B)
During implementation phase	<type='N' input='M'>	<type='N' input='M'>
During operational phase	<type='N' input='M'>	<type='N' input='M'>
Number of jobs indirectly created: (productive investments only):	No (FTE) (A)	Average duration of these jobs (months) (B)
During operational phase	<type='N' input='M'>	<type='N' input='M'>
Number of jobs safeguarded (productive investments only)	<type='N' input='M'>	n.a.

In addition, for productive investments please give details of the expected impact of the project on employment in other regions of the Union, and define whether the financial contribution from the Funds does not result in a substantial loss of jobs in existing locations within the Union, taking into account recital 92 of the CPR as well as the rules on regional State Aid.

E.2.5.   Identify the main non-quantifiable/non-monetisable benefits and costs:

E.3.   Risk assessment and sensitivity analysis

E.3.1.   Please provide short description of the methodology and summary results including main risks identified

E.3.2.   Sensitivity analysis

State the percentage change applied to the variables tested:

Present the estimated effect (as a percentage change) on results of financial and economic performance indexes.

Variable tested	Financial Net Present Value (FNPV(K)) variation (%)	Financial Net Present Value (FNPV(C)) variation (%)	Economic Net Present Value variation (ENPV) (%)
<type='S' maxlength='500' input='M'>	<type='P' input='M'>	<type='P' input='M'>	<type='P' input='M'>

Which variables have been identified as critical? State which criterion has been applied and mention the impact of the key variables on the main indicators — FNPV, ENPV.

What are the switching values of the critical variables? Please provide an estimated percentage change for FNPV or ENPV to become zero for each of the critical variables identified.

E.3.3.   Risk assessment

Please present a short summary of the risk assessment including a list of risks to which the project is exposed, the risk matrix (39) and interpretation and proposed risk mitigation strategy and the body responsible for mitigating the main risks such as cost overruns, time delays, demand shortfalls; special attention should be given to environmental risks, climate change related risks, and other natural disasters related risks.

E.3.4.   Additional assessments carried out, if applicable

If probability distributions for critical variables, quantitative risk analysis or options to assess climate risk and measures have been carried out, please provide details below.

F.   AN ANALYSIS OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT, TAKING INTO ACCOUNT CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION AND MITIGATION NEEDS, AND DISASTER RESILIENCE

F.1.   Consistency of the project with environmental policy

F.1.1   Describe how the project contributes and takes into account the environmental policy objectives including climate change (as guidance, please consider the following: resource efficiency, preservation of biodiversity and ecosystem services, reduction of GHG emissions, resilience to climate change impacts etc.).

F.1.2   Describe how the project respects the precautionary principle, the principle of preventive action, the principle that environmental damage should as a priority be rectified at source and the ‘polluter pays’ principle.

F.2.   Application of Directive 2001/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council  (40) (the ‘SEA Directive’)

F.2.1   Is the project implemented as a result of a plan or programme, other than Operational Programme? <type='C' input='M'>

Yes

☐

No

☐

F.2.2.   If the reply to question F.2.1 is ‘Yes’, please specify if the plan or programme was made subject to a strategic environmental assessment in accordance with the SEA Directive <type='C' input='M'>

Yes

☐

No

☐

—	If the reply is ‘No’, please provide a short explanation: < type='S' maxlength='1750' input='M'>

—	If the reply is ‘Yes’, please provide the non-technical summary (41) of the Environmental Report and the information required by Article 9(1)(b) of that Directive (either an internet link or an electronic copy). < type='S' maxlength='1750' input='M'>

F.3.   Application of Directive 2011/92/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council  (42) (the ‘EIA Directive’)

F.3.1   In case of non-fulfilment of the ex-ante conditionality on environmental legislation (Directive 2011/92/EU and Directive 2001/42/EC), as per Article 19 of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 demonstrate link to the agreed action plan

F.3.2   Is the project listed in EIA Directive annexes  (43) :

—	Annex I to the EIA Directive (go to question F.3.3)

—	Annex II to the EIA Directive (go to question F.3.4)

—	Neither of the two Annexes (go to question F.4) — please explain below < type='S' maxlength='1750' input='M'>

F.3.3   When covered by Annex I to the EIA Directive, include the following documents (as Appendix 6) and use a text box below for additional information and explanations  (44) :

(a)	The non-technical summary of the EIA Report (45).

(b)	Information on consultations with environmental authorities, the public and if applicable, consultations with other Member States, carried out in accordance with Articles 6 and 7 of the EIA Directive.

(c)	The decision of the competent authority issued in accordance with Articles 8 and 9 of the EIA Directive (46), including information on how it was made available to the public.

F.3.4   When covered by Annex II to that Directive, has an EIA been carried out? <type='C' input='M'>

Yes

☐

No

☐

—	If the reply is ‘Yes’, please include the necessary documents listed under point F.3.3

—

If the reply is ‘No’, please include the following information: (a) The determination required in Article 4(4) of the EIA Directive (known as ‘screening decision’). (b) The thresholds, criteria or case by case examination carried out to reach the conclusion that an EIA was not required (this information is not needed, if it is already included in the decision mentioned under point (a) above). (c) An explanation of the reasons why the project has no significant environmental effects, taking into account the relevant selection criteria listed in Annex III to the EIA Directive (this information is not needed, if it is already included in the decision mentioned under point (a) above). < type='S' maxlength='1750' input='M'>

F.3.5   Development consent/construction permit (as applicable)

F.3.5.1.   Is the project already in the construction phase (at least one works contract)? <type='C' input='M'>

Yes*

☐

No

☐

F.3.5.2.   Has the development consent/construction permit already been given to this project (for at least one works contract)? <type='C' input='M'>

Yes

☐

No (47)

☐

F.3.5.3.   If ‘Yes’ (to F 3.5.2.), on which date

F.3.5.4.   If ‘No’ (to F 3.5.2.), when was the formal request for the development consent introduced:

F.3.5.5.   If ‘No’ (to F 3.5.2.), specify the administrative steps accomplished so far and describe those remaining:

F.3.5.6.   By which date is the final decision (or decisions) expected?

F.3.5.7.   Specify the competent authority (or authorities), which has issued or will issue the development consent:

F.4.   Application of the Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora  (48) (Habitats Directive); assessment of effects on Natura 2000 sites

F.4.1.   Is the project likely to have significant negative effects, either individually or in combination with other projects, on sites included or intended to be included in the Natura 2000 network? <type='C' input='M'>

Yes

☐

No

☐

F.4.2   If the reply to question F.4.1 is ‘Yes’, please provide:

(1)	the decision of the competent authority and the appropriate assessment carried out according to Article 6(3) of the Habitats Directive;

(2)

if the competent authority has determined that the project has significant negative effects on one or more sites included or intended to be included in the Natura 2000 network, please provide: (a) a copy of the standard notification form ‘Information to the European Commission according to Article 6(4) of the Habitats Directive’ (49), as notified to the Commission (DG Environment) and/or; (b) an opinion of the Commission under Article 6(4) of the Habitats Directive in case of projects having significant impacts on the priority habitats and/or species and justified by imperative reasons of overriding public interest other than human health and public safety or beneficial consequences of primary importance for the environment.

F.4.3   If the reply to question F.4.1 is ‘No’, please attach a completed Appendix 1 declaration filled in by the competent authority and the map indicating the location of the project and Natura 2000 sites. For a non-infrastructure major project (e.g. purchase of equipment), this should be duly explained below and, in that case, it is not obligatory to attach such a declaration.

F.5.   Application of Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council  (50) (the ‘Water Framework Directive’); assessment of effects on water bodies

F.5.1   In case of non-fulfilment of the corresponding ex-ante conditionality, as per Article 19 of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013, demonstrate link to the agreed action plan

F.5.2   Does the project involve a new modification to the physical characteristics of a surface water body or alterations to the level of bodies of groundwater which deteriorate the status of a water body or cause failure to achieve good water status/potential? <type='C' input='M'>

Yes

☐

No

☐

F.5.2.1.   If the reply is ‘Yes’, please provide the assessment of the impacts on the water body and a detailed explanation of how all the conditions under Article 4.7 of the Water Framework Directive were/are to be fulfilled.

Indicate also whether the project results from a national/regional strategy in relation to the relevant sector and/or from a river basin management plan, which takes into account all relevant factors (e.g. a better environmental option, cumulative effects, etc.)? If so, please provide full details.

F.5.2.2.   If the reply is ‘No’, please attach a completed Appendix 2 declaration filled in by the competent authority. For a non-infrastructure major project (e.g. purchase of equipment), this should be duly explained below and, in that case, it is not obligatory to attach such a declaration.

F.5.3   Please explain how the project fits with the River Basin Management Plan's objectives which have been established for the relevant water bodies.

F.6.   Where applicable, information on compliance with other environmental directives

F.6.1   Application of Council Directive 91/271/EEC  (51) (the ‘UWWT Directive’) — projects in urban waste water sector

(1)	Please fill-in Appendix 3 to the Application Form (table concerning compliance with the UWWT Directive).

(2)	Please explain how the project is consistent with the plan or programme associated with the implementation of the UWWT Directive.

F.6.2   Application of Directive 2008/98/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council  (52) (the ‘Waste Framework Directive’) — projects in waste management sector

F.6.2.1.   In case of non-fulfilment of the corresponding ex-ante conditionality, as per Article 19 of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013, demonstrate link to the agreed action plan.

F.6.2.2.   Please explain how the project meets the objectives laid down in Article 1 of the Waste Framework Directive. In particular, how the project is consistent with the relevant waste management plan (Article 28), the waste hierarchy (Article 4), and how the project contributes to the achievement of the 2020 recycling targets (Article 11 (2)).

F.6.3   Application of Directive 2010/75/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council  (53) (the ‘Industrial Emissions Directive’) — Projects requiring the granting of a permit under that Directive

Please explain how the project complies with the requirements of Directive 2010/75/EU, in particular with the obligation to operate in accordance with an integrated permit based on the Best Available Techniques (BAT) and, where applicable, with the emission limit values set out in that Directive.

F.6.4   Any other relevant environmental directives (please explain below)

F.7.   Cost of measures taken to mitigate and/or compensate negative environmental impacts, in particular resulting from the EIA procedure or other assessment procedures (such as the Habitats Directive, the Water Framework Directive, the Industrial Emissions Directive) or national/regional requirements

F.7.1.   In case of such costs, were these included in the Cost Benefit Analysis? <type='C' input='M'>

Yes

☐

No

☐

F.7.2.   If these costs are included in the total costs, please estimate the proportion of the cost of measures taken to reduce and/or to compensate for negative environmental impacts.

%	<type='P' input='M'>

Please explain briefly the measures

F.8.   Climate change adaptation and mitigation, and disaster resilience

F.8.1.   Explain how the project contributes to climate change targets in accordance with EU 2020 strategy, including information on climate change-related expenditure in line with Annex I to the Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 215/2014

F.8.2.   Explain how climate change related risks, adaptation and mitigation considerations, and disaster resilience have been taken into account.

(As a guidance, please consider the following questions: How were the volume of the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) externality and the external cost of carbon assessed? What is the shadow cost of GHG and how has it been integrated into the economic analysis? Was a less carbon intense or based on renewable sources alternative been considered? Has a climate risk assessment or vulnerability screening been carried out during the preparation of the project? Have climate change issues been taken into account as part of SEA and EIA and have been checked by the relevant national authorities? How did the analysis and ranking of relevant options take into account climate issues? How does the project relate to the national and/or regional strategy for adaptation to climate change? Will the project in combination with climate change have any positive and/or negative impacts on the surroundings? Did climate change influence the location of the project?) (54)

F.8.3.   Explain what measures have been adopted to ensure resilience to current climate variability and future climate change within the project

(As a guidance, please consider the following questions: how was climate change taken into consideration when designing the project and its components, for example with regard to external forces (e.g. wind load, snow load, temperature differences) and impacts (e.g. heat waves, drainage, risk of flooding as well as prolonged dry periods affecting e.g. soil characteristics))

G.   THE FINANCING PLAN SHOWING THE TOTAL PLANNED FINANCING RESOURCES AND THE PLANNED SUPPORT FROM THE FUNDS, THE EIB, AND ALL OTHER SOURCES OF FINAnCING, TOGETHER WITH PHYSICAL AND FINANCIAL INDICATORS FOR MONITORING PROGRESS, TAKING ACCOUNT OF THE IDENTIFIED RISKS

G.1.   Total planned financial resources and planned support from the Funds, the EIB, and all other sources of financing

G.1.1.   Sources of co-financing

The total investment costs of the project shall be met from the following sources:

Source of financing total investment cost (€)						Of which (for Information)
Total cost [C.1.12.(A)]	Union support (55)	National public (or equivalent)	National private	Other sources (specify)		EIB/EIF loans:
(a) = (b) + (c) + (d) + (e)	(b)	(c)	(d)	(e)		(f)
<type='N' input='G'>	<type='N' input='M'>	<type='N' input='M'>	<type='N' input='M'>	<type='N' input='M'>		<type='N' input='M'>

G.1.2.   Annual plan of total eligible expenditure to be declared to the Commission (financial indicator for monitoring progress)

The total eligible expenditure to be declared to the Commission shall be presented below in terms of the annual share in EUR (indicative). In case of major project co-financed by more than one Operational Programme, the annual plan shall be presented separately for each Operational Programme. In case of major project co-financed by more than one priority axis, the annual plan should be presented separately for each priority axis.

(in EUR)	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	Total eligible expenditure
Priority axis of OP1	<type='N' input='M'>	<type='N' input='M'>	<type='N' input='M'>	<type='N' input='M'>	<type='N' input='M'>	<type='N' input='M'>	<type='N' input='M'>	<type='N' input='M'>	<type='N' input='M'>	<type='N' input='M'>	<type='N' input='G'>
Priority axis of OP1
Priority axis of OP2
Priority axis of OP2

G.1.3.   Other Union financing sources

G.1.3.1   Has an application been made for assistance from any other Union source (TEN-T Budget, CEF, LIFE+, Horizon 2020, other sources of Union finance) for this project? <type='C' input='M'>

Yes

☐

No

☐

If yes, please give details (EU programme concerned, reference number, date, amount requested, amount granted, etc.):

G.1.3.2   Is this project complementary to any project already financed or to be financed by the ERDF, the ESF, the Cohesion Fund, the CEF, other source of Union finance? <type='C' input='M'>

Yes

☐

No

☐

If yes, please give details (source of the EU contribution, reference number, date, amount requested, amount granted, etc.):

G.1.3.3   Has an application been made for loan or equity support from the EIB or the EIF for this project? <type='C' input='M'>

Yes

☐

No

☐

If yes, please give details (financial instrument concerned, reference number, date, amount requested, amount granted, etc.):

G.1.3.4   Has an application been made for assistance from any other Union source (including the ERDF, the ESF, the Cohesion Fund, the EIB, the EIF, or other sources of Union finance) for an earlier phase of this project (including feasibility and preparatory phases)? <type='C' input='M'>

Yes

☐

No

☐

If yes, please give details (source of the EU contribution, reference number, date, amount requested, amount granted, etc.):

G.1.4.   Will the construction of the infrastructure be delivered through a public-private partnership (PPP)  (56) ? <type='C' input='M'>

Yes

☐

No

☐

If yes, please describe the form of PPP (i.e. selection process for private partner, structure of PPP, infrastructure ownership arrangements including upon termination of the PPP arrangements at maturity or otherwise, risk allocation arrangements, etc.). In addition provide results of FRR(Kp) calculation and its comparison with national benchmarks on expected profitability in the given sector.

G.1.5.   If financial instruments  (57) are to be used for financing the project, please describe the form of financial instruments (equity or debt instruments):

G.1.6   Impact of Union assistance on project implementation

Will Union assistance:

(a)	accelerate implementation of the project? <type='C' input='M'> Yes ☐ No ☐ If yes, please specify how and to what extent it will accelerate implementation. If no, please explain < type='S' maxlength='1750' input='M'>

(b)	be essential to implementation of the project? <type='C' input='M'> Yes ☐ No ☐ If yes, please specify how much it will contribute to implementation. If no, please justify the need for Union support <type='S' maxlength='1750' input='M'>

G.2.   Output indicators  (58) and physical indicators for monitoring progress

Please list in the table provided output indicators, including common indicators as specified in the operational programme(s) and other physical indicators for monitoring progress. Volume of information will depend on complexity of projects, but only main indicators should be presented.

OP (CCI)	Priority axis	Name of indicator	Measurement unit	Target value for the major project	Target year
<type='S' input='S'>	<type='S' input='S'>	Common: <type='S' input='S'> Other: <type='S' input='M'>	Common: <type='S' input='S'> Other: <type='S' input='M'>	<type='S' input='M'>	<type='N' input='M'>

G.3.   Risk assessment

Please present a short summary of the main risks to the successful physical and financial implementation of the project and the proposed risk mitigation measures

H.   THE TIMETABLE FOR IMPLEMENTING THE MAJOR PROJECT

Where the implementation period is expected to be longer than the programming period, the timetable for the phases, for which support from the funds is requested during the 2014-2020 period, must be provided.

H.1.   Project timetable

Please give below the timetable for the development and implementation of the overall project and attach a summary schedule of the main categories of works (i.e. a Gantt chart, where available). Where the application concerns a project stage, clearly indicate in the table the elements of the overall project for which assistance is being sought by this application:

	Start date (A) (59)	Completion date (B) (59)
1. Feasibility studies (or business plan if productive investment):	<type='D' input='M'>	<type='D' input='M'>
2. Cost-benefit analysis:	<type='D' input='M'>	<type='D' input='M'>
3. Environmental impact assessment:	<type='D' input='M'>	<type='D' input='M'>
4. Design studies:	<type='D' input='M'>	<type='D' input='M'>
5. Preparation of tender documentation(s):	<type='D' input='M'>	<type='D' input='M'>
6. Tender procedure(s):	<type='D' input='M'>	<type='D' input='M'>
7. Land acquisition:	<type='D' input='M'>	<type='D' input='M'>
8. Development consent:	<type='D' input='M'>	<type='D' input='M'>
9. Construction phase/contract:	<type='D' input='M'>	<type='D' input='M'>
10. Operational phase:	<type='D' input='M'>	<type='D' input='M'>

H.2.   Project maturity

Please describe the project timetable (J.1) in terms of the technical and financial progress and current maturity of the project under the following headings:

H.2.1.   Technical (feasibility studies, project design etc.):

H.2.2.   Administrative with a minimum reference to necessary authorisations such as EIA, development consent, territorial/planning decisions, land purchase (if relevant), public procurement etc.:

H.2.3   Public procurement:

Please fill in the information in the table below

Contract name	Contract type (works/supplies/services)	Value (actual or expected)	Body responsible for the contract	Date of publishing tender (actual or planned)	Date of completing evaluation of tenders (actual or planned)	Date of signature of contract (actual or planned)	Ref. (Official Journal of the EU etc.) if relevant
<type='S' input='M'>	<type='S' input='S'>	<type='N' input='M'>	type='S' maxlength='300' input='M'	<type='D' input='M'>	<type='D' input='M'>	<type='D' input='M'>	type='S' maxlength='00' input='M'

H.2.4.   Financial (commitment decisions in respect of national public expenditure, loans requested or granted, etc. — give references):

H.2.5.   If the project has already started, indicate the current state of implementation:

I.   IS THE PROJECT SUBJECT TO A LEGAL PROCEDURE FOR NON-COMPLIANCE WITH UNION LAW? <type='C' input='M'>

Yes

☐

No

☐

If yes, please give details and justify the proposed contribution from the Union budget in this respect:

J.   HAS THE UNDERTAKING PREVIOUSLY BEEN, OR IS IT CURRENTLY, SUBJECT OF A PROCEDURE (60) TO RECOVER UNION SUPPORT FOLLOWING THE RELOCATION OF A PRODUCTIVE ACTIVITY OUTSIDE THE PROGRAMME AREA? <type='C' input='M'>

Yes

☐

No

☐

If yes, please give details and justify the proposed contribution from the Union budget to the project in this respect:

K.   INVOLVEMENT OF JASPERS IN PROJECT PREPARATION

K.1.   Has Jaspers contributed to any part of the preparation of this project? <type='C' input='M'>

Yes

☐

No

☐

K.2.   Describe the elements of the project where Jaspers had an input (e.g. environmental compliance, procurement, review of technical description, cost-benefit analysis).

L.   STATUS OF THE PROJECT IN RELATION TO ARTICLE 102 OF REGULATION (EU) No 1303/2013

L.1.   In case the project is submitted in line with the procedure pursuant to article 102(2), has the project been subject to the quality review by independent experts? <type='C' input='M'>

Yes

☐

No

☐

If yes, please give details and justify the change of the procedure for submission of the project to the EC:

M.   SUMMARY OF REVISIONS TO THE APPLICATION FORM IN CASE THE MAJOR PROJECT IS SUBJECT TO MODIFICATION

N.   ENDORSEMENT OF COMPETENT NATIONAL AUTHORITY

I confirm that the information presented in this form is accurate and correct.

Name	<type='S' maxlength=255 input='M'>
Signature (Electronically signed via SFC2014)	<type='S' input='G'>
Organisation (Managing Authority(-ies)	<type='S' maxlength=1000 input='M'>
Date	<type='D' input='G'>

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(1)  Legend for the characteristics of fields:

type: N = Number, D = Date, S = String, C = Checkbox, P = Percentage

input: M = Manual, S = Selection, G = Generated by system

maxlength = Maximum number of characters including spaces

(2)  If more than one body is responsible for implementation, include information on the lead beneficiary (others will be mentioned in point A.5).

(3)  In case of a PPP project where a private partner will be selected after approval of the operation and will be the beneficiary in accordance with Article 63(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013, this section should contain information on the public law body initiating the operation (i.e. the contracting authority).

(4)  Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC (OJ L 124, 20.5.2003, p. 36).

(5)  In case of a PPP project, and if the private partner has not yet been selected, this section should contain the minimum qualification criteria to be retained for pre-qualification in the tender and the justification for these criteria. The application shall also describe all arrangements being put in place for the preparation, monitoring and administration of the PPP project.

(6)  As required by Article 102(5) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013.

(7)  Annex I to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 215/2014 of 7 March 2014 laying down rules for implementing Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down common provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund, the Cohesion Fund, the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund, the Cohesion Fund and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund with regard to methodologies for climate change support, the determination of milestones and targets in the performance framework and the nomenclature of categories of intervention for the European Structural and Investment Funds (OJ L 69, 8.3.2014, p. 65).

(8)  NACE-Rev.2, 4 digit code: Regulation (EC) No 1893/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 393, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

(9)  Regulation (EC) No 1059/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 154, 21.6.2003, p. 1) as amended. Use the most detailed and relevant NUTS III code. Where a project affects multiple individual NUTS III level areas, consider encoding the NUTS III or higher codes.

(10)  New construction = 1; extension = 2; conversion/modernisation = 3; change of locality = 4; creation by take over = 5.

(11)  Combined Nomenclature (CN), Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 (OJ L 256, 7.9.1987, p. 1).

(12)  In the case of a PPP where the private partner has not yet been selected and is responsible for securing the location, the applicant does not need to provide the map identifying the project area.

(13)  Please provide in Appendix 5 geo-referenced data in vector format, containing polygons, lines and/or points as appropriate, to represent the project in preferably shape file format.

(14)  A major project started in the 2007-2013 programming period of which one or more phases have been completed in that programing period, and this project represents a phase which will be carried out and completed in the 2014-2020 programming period, or a project started in the 2014-2020 programming period of which this project represents a phase which will be completed, while the next phase will be completed in this or the subsequent programming period.

(15)  For energy: is the project defined as project of common interest under Regulation No 347/2013 on Guidelines for trans-European energy infrastructure and repealing Decision No 1364/2006/EC and amending Regulations (EC) No 713/2009, (EC) No 714/2009 and (EC) No 715/2009? For transport: is the project covered under Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013 on Union guidelines for the development of the trans-European transport network and repealing Decision No 661/2010/EU?

(16)  Regulation (EU) No 1301/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council 17 December 2013 on the European Regional Development Fund and on specific provisions concerning the Investment for growth and jobs goal and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1080/2006 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 289).

(17)  Unless project specific rules must apply e.g. state aid.

(18)  This application does not replace notification to the Commission under Article 108(3) of the Treaty. A positive decision by the Commission on the major project under Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 does not constitute state aid approval.

(19)  Gross grant equivalent (GGE) means the discounted value of the aid expressed as a percentage of the discounted value of the eligible costs, as calculated at the time of award of the aid on the basis of the reference rate applicable on that date.

(20)  State aid rules include provisions on eligible cost. In this column Member States should indicate the total amount of eligible cost based on the State aid rules that have been applied.

(21)  Commission Decision 2012/21/EU of 20 December 2011 on the application of Article 106(2) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union to State aid in the form of public service compensation granted to certain undertakings entrusted with the operation of services of general economic interest (OJ L 7, 11.1.2012, p. 3).

(22)  Regulation (EC) No 1370/2007 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2007 on public passenger transport services by rail and by road and repealing Council Regulations (EEC) 1191/69 and 1107/70 (OJ L 315, 3.12.2007, p. 1).

(23)  The Commission services provided guidance to Member States to facilitate the assessment when infrastructure investments involve State aid. In particular, the Commission services have prepared analytical grids. A Communication on the notion of aid is currently in preparation. The Commission invites Member States to make use of the analytical grids or of other methods for explaining why it is considered that the support does not involve the granting of State aid.

(24)  As required by Article 61 of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013.

(25)  In case of decreased co-financing rate method, this formula is not applicable (flat rate is reflected in co-financing rate of the priority axis, resulting in lower ERDF/CF financing) and the total eligible cost is equal to the amount mentioned in point (1)

(26)  If the output and externalities are different in different options (assuming all options share the same objective) e.g. solid waste projects, it is recommended to undertake a simplified CBA for all main options to select the best alternative and economic parameters of a project, such as EPNV should be the key factor in the selection.

(27)  In case of a PPP project, this section should include rationale for the selection of the procurement method, including through a ‘value for money’ analysis using reasonable public sector comparators.

(28)  Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 480/2014 of 3 March 2014 supplementing Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down common provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund, the Cohesion Fund, the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund, the Cohesion Fund and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (OJ L 138, 13.5.2014, p. 5).

(29)  All figures must correspond to CBA document. CBA should be drafted in Euro or local currency with the exchange rate clearly indicated.

(30)  Preferably in real terms.

(31)  In the meaning of Article 17 of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 480/2014.

(32)  This does not apply: 1) for projects subject to the rules on State aids in the meaning of Article 107 of the Treaty (see point G1), pursuant to Article 61(8) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013; 2) if flat rate (Article 61(3)(a) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013) or decreased co financing rate (Article 61(5) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013) is used; and 3) if the sum of the present values of operating and replacement costs are higher than the present value of revenues the project is not considered as revenue generating, in which case items 7 and 8 can be ignored and pro-rata application of discounted net revenue should be set at 100 %.

(33)  FRR(C) stands for the financial profitability of an investment.

(34)  FRR(K) stands for the financial profitability of national capital.

(35)  FRR(Kp) stands for the financial profitability of project promoter's capital.

(36)  Including increased costs over economic lifetime of the project due to climate change impacts and other natural disasters (where relevant).

(37)  The sum of discounted amounts of costs and benefits presented in the table should add up to the ENPV value.

(38)  In case of permanent jobs, instead of duration in months, type ‘permanent’.

(39)  In case of a PPP project it should include the risk matrix as allocated under the PPP arrangements (if the operation has already been tendered) or the intended risk allocation under the PPP arrangements (if the operation has not yet been tendered).

(40)  Directive 2001/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2001 on the assessment of the effects of certain plans and programmes on the environment (OJ L 197, 21.7.2001, p. 30).

(41)  Prepared pursuant to Article 5 and Annex I to Directive 2001/42/EC.

(42)  Directive 2011/92/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 December 2011 on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment (OJ L 26, 28.1.2012, p. 1).

(43)  If a project consists of several works/activities/services that are classified into different groups, the information should be completed separately for each investment tasks.

(44)  The additional information should focus on selected elements of the EIA procedure important for the project (e.g. data analysis, studies and assessments, additional consultations with the competent authorities and the public, determination of additional compensation/mitigation measures, additional ‘screening’ decision etc., when changes in the project are likely to be identified) that needs to be carried out, in particular as part of multi-stage development consent processes.

(45)  Prepared pursuant to Article 5 and Annex IV to Directive 2011/92/EU.

(46)  In the cases where the EIA procedure has been completed with a legally binding decision, pending the issuing of development consent in accordance with Articles 8 and 9 of Directive 2011/92/EU, the availability of a written commitment by the Member States for timely action to ensure that the development consent would be issued at latest before the start of works.

(47)  Projects in construction phase (‘Yes’ answer to question F.3.5.1.) and without development consent/construction permit for at least one works contract at the time of their submission to the European Commission are not admissible by the Commission

(48)  Council Directive 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora (OJ L 206, 22.7.1992, p. 7).

(49)  Revised version adopted by the Habitats Committee on 26.4.2012. http://ec.europa.eu/environment/nature/natura2000/management/guidance_en.htm#art6

(50)  Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2000 establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy (OJ L 327, 22.12.2000, p. 1).

(51)  Council Directive 91/271/EEC of 21 May 1991 concerning urban waste-water treatment (OJ L 135, 30.5.1991, p. 40).

(52)  Directive 2008/98/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 November 2008 on waste and repealing certain Directives (OJ L 312, 22.11.2008, p. 3).

(53)  Directive 2010/75/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 November 2010 on industrial emissions (integrated pollution prevention and control) (OJ L 334, 17.12.2010, p. 17).

(54)  For additional guidance on climate adaptation/resilience please refer to DG CLIMA project managers guidelines: http://ec.europa.eu/clima/policies/adaptation/what/docs/non_paper_guidelines_project_managers_en.pdf and the and the EIA/SEA guidance documents: http://ec.europa.eu/environment/eia/home.htm

(55)  The Union support should correspond to the amount specified in the agreement mentioned in Article 125 paragraph 3 c).

(56)  In the meaning of Article 62 of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013.

(57)  In the meaning of Article 37 of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013.

(58)  As required in Article 101(1)(h) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013.

(59)  If already complete — please give exact date, if only planned — please give at least month and year.

(60)  Under Article 71(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013.

ANNEX III

Methodology for carrying out the cost-benefit analysis

1.   GENERAL PRINCIPLES

1.1.   The objective of a cost benefit analysis (hereinafter referred to as ‘CBA’) in the context of Cohesion Policy is to support the major project assessment in order to:

—	assess whether the major project is worth co-financing (from an economic point of view);

—	assess whether the major project needs co-financing (from a financial point of view).

1.2.   A CBA shall be:

—	carried out as soon as possible in the project preparation phase, usually at the end of the preliminary design stage of the project;

—	viewed as an element of a major project application to be taken into consideration in conjunction with other documents prepared for major projects including those containing other information referred to in Article 101 (1) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013.

1.3.   A CBA shall comply with the following principles:

—	CBA must be performed against predetermined policy objectives;

—	CBA requires to define the relevant social context and perspective (local, regional, national, transboundary, global);

—	CBA requires a common measurement unit (usually monetary);

—	CBA requires a comparison of a scenario of the new investment with a scenario without the new investment (incremental analysis (1));

—	CBA requires to state a reference period relevant for the project;

—	CBA requires consideration of residual values of investment;

—	CBA requires a risk assessment to deal with uncertainty.

1.4.   A CBA for a major project shall include the elements set out below:

(1)	Presentation of the context;

(2)	Definition of objectives;

(3)	Identification of the project;

(4)	Results of feasibility studies with demand and option analysis;

(5)	Financial analysis;

(6)	Economic analysis;

(7)	Risk assessment.

2.   ELEMENTS OF THE COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS

2.1.   Presentation of the context and definition of objectives, identification of the project, feasibility of the project with demand and option analysis

2.1.1.   Presentation of the context

This assessment requires the definition of the social, economic, political and institutional context. The key features to be described relate to:

(1)	the socio-economic conditions of the country/region that are relevant for the project;

(2)	the policy and institutional aspects, including existing economic policies and development plans with their policy objectives;

(3)	the current infrastructure endowment and service provision;

(4)	the perception and expectations of the population with relation to the service to be provided.

2.1.2.   Definition of project's objectives

Clear objectives shall be defined for the project in order to verify that the investment responds to an existing need and to assess the results and the impact of the project. As far as possible the objectives should be quantified through indicators with baselines and target values.

The definition of the objectives shall be used to identify, where possible and appropriate, the project benefits in order to assess contribution of the project to welfare and to achieving the specific objectives of the priority axes of the operational programme(s).

2.1.3.   Identification of the project

The identification of the major project shall take place taking into account the definition of a major project set out in Article 100 of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 and as well as the following principles:

(1)	the project needs to be clearly identified as a self-sufficient unit of analysis, that is, technical lots, administrative or financial phases that cannot be regarded as being operational in themselves, shall be analysed within the CBA together with other phases comprising a major project.

(2)	the impact area, final beneficiaries (2) and relevant stakeholders whose welfare counts in the aggregation of net benefits shall be taken into account.

(3)	the body responsible for implementation is identified and its technical, financial and institutional capacities analysed.

2.1.4.   Feasibility of the project with demand and option analysis

Feasibility studies, which normally cover the following aspects: demand analysis; option analysis; available technology; the production plan (including the utilisation rate of the infrastructure); personnel requirements; the scale of the project, location, physical inputs, timing and implementation, phases of expansion and financial planning; environmental aspects, climate change mitigation aspects (GHG emissions), resource efficiency and resilience to climate change impacts and natural disasters, shall be considered in the cost benefit analysis (where applicable).

It shall be taken into account that:

(1)

Feasibility analysis identifies the potential constraints and related solutions with respect to technical, economic, environmental and climate change mitigation and adaptation, regulatory and institutional aspects. A project is feasible when its design satisfies the technical, legal, financial and other constraints relevant to the nation, region or specific site. Several project options may be feasible. A summary of results of feasibility studies must be presented in the CBA. CBA must be consistent with the information presented in feasibility studies.

(2)

Demand analysis identifies and quantifies the social need for an investment and considers as a minimum: — the current demand, by the use of models and actual data; — the forecast demand, from macroeconomic and sector forecasts and elasticity estimates of demand to relevant prices, income, and other core determinants; — supply side aspects including the analysis of existing supply and expected (infrastructure) developments; — network effect (if any).

(3)

Option analysis is performed to assess and compare different alternative options which are found generally feasible to meet the existing and future demand for the project and to find the best solution. Options should be compared against different criteria, including for example technical, institutional, economic, environmental and climate change aspects. The option analysis should be carried out in two steps; the first step looks at basic strategic options (i.e. type of infrastructure and location for the project) and the second step at specific solutions at the technological level. If the project is implemented as a Public Private Partnership this second step of the analysis should focus on the range of output specifications that may or may not be included in the output specifications of the Public Private Partnership project. The first step is usually based on (mainly qualitative) multi-criteria analyses while the second step normally uses mainly quantitative methods. Key aspects of selecting the best option: — to properly justify the solution sought, evidence is provided that the selected option is the optimal one of the various options considered during the technical feasibility study; — if different alternatives have the same, unique objective and the same or very similar externalities, it is recommended that the selection should be based on the least cost solution per unit of output produced taking into account the long term operating and maintenance costs associated with the option; — if the output and externalities are different in different options (assuming all share the same objective), the Member State is encouraged to undertake a simplified CBA for all main options to select the best option by determining which option is more favourable from a socio-economic point of view and the selection should be based on economic parameters of a project, including its Economic Net Present Value (ENPV). The simplified CBA shall be carried out based on approximate estimates of key financial and economic data, including demand, investment cost and operating costs, revenues, direct benefits and externalities, where relevant.

2.2.   Financial analysis

As set out in Article 101(1)(e) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013, a financial analysis must be included in the CBA.

The financial analysis shall include:

(a)	assessment of the financial profitability of the investment and of national capital;

(b)	determining the appropriate (maximum) contribution from the Funds;

(c)	checking the financial viability (sustainability) of the project.

Financial analysis should, where possible and appropriate, be carried out from the point of view of the project owner and/or operator allowing to verify cash flows and guarantee positive cash balance in order to verify the financial sustainability and to calculate the indices of financial return on the investment project and on capital based on the discounted cash flows.

If the owner and the operator are not the same entity, a consolidated financial analysis, which excludes cash flows between the owner and the operator, should be undertaken.

Where possible and appropriate, the financial analysis should be carried out in constant prices (prices fixed at a base-year), but expected changes in relative prices should be considered as part of the risk assessment.

2.2.1.   Discounted cash flow methodology, incremental method and other principles of financial analysis

The financial analysis of major projects shall be carried out taking into account the rules set out in section III (Method for calculating the discounted net revenue of operations generating net revenue) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 480/2014, including: method for calculating discounted net revenue (including the reference period and the incremental method) and discounting of cash flow (including the financial discount rate in real terms).

The data required to perform a financial analysis are as follows:

(1)	investment costs, including fixed investments, non-fixed investments including start-up costs, and, where appropriate, changes in working capital;

(2)	replacement costs as defined in Article 17 (a) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 480/2014;

(3)	operating costs as defined in Article 17 (b) and (c) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 480/2014;

(4)	revenues as defined in Article 16 of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 480/2014;

(5)	source of funding including equity capital of the investor (either public or private), capital from loans (in this case loan repayment and interests are a project outflow in sustainability analysis) and any additional financial resources such as grants.

In sectors where this is relevant, including the environmental sector, tariffs shall be fixed in compliance with the polluter-pays principle taking into account affordability, as set out in Section III (Method for calculating the discounted net revenue of operations generating net revenue) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 480/2014, and the full-cost recovery  (3).

Compliance with the full-cost recovery principle includes that:

(1)	tariffs should aim as far as possible to recover the capital cost, the operating and maintenance cost, including environmental and resource costs;

(2)	the tariff structure maximises the project's revenues before public subsidies, while taking affordability into account.

Limitations of the polluter-pays principle and full-cost recovery principle in user charges and fees should:

(1)	not jeopardize the financial sustainability of the project;

(2)	as a general rule, be seen as temporary restrictions and maintained only as long as the issue of affordability of users exists.

2.2.2.   Results of the financial analysis

(a)   Evaluation of financial profitability of the investment and national capital

Financial Net Present Value (FNPV) is the sum that results when the expected investment and operating and replacement costs of the project (discounted) are deducted from the discounted value of the expected revenues.

Financial Rate of Return (FRR) is the discount rate that produces a zero FNPV.

The financial profitability of an investment is assessed by estimating the financial net present value and the financial rate of return of the investment (FNPV(C) and FRR(C)). These indicators compare investment costs to net revenues and measure the extent to which the project's net revenues are able to repay the investment, regardless of the sources of financing. In some cases (in the context of State Aid and private operators) the calculation of FRR(Kp) is required. Interest payments shall not be included in the calculation FNPV(C).

For a project to require the contribution of the Funds:

FNPV(C) before the EU contribution should be negative and FRR(C) should be lower than the discount rate used for the analysis (except for some projects falling under State aid rules for which this may not be relevant).

If a major project shows high financial profitability (i.e. FRR(C) is substantially higher than the financial discount rate) it will, as a general rule, be considered sufficient for an investor to implement the project without Union contribution. A Union contribution may be justified only if it is demonstrated that the investment is not bankable on its own considering that the risks for an investor to implement the project e.g. highly innovative project may be too high to carry out the investment without a public grant.

The financial profitability of national capital is assessed by estimating the financial net present value and the financial rate of return on capital (FNPV(K) and FRR(K)). These indicators measure the extent to which the project's net revenues are able to repay the financial resources provided by the national funds (both private and public sources).

Calculation of FNPV(K) and FRR(K) requires that:

—	the financial resources — net of EU support — invested in the project are treated as outflows disregarding investment costs;

—	capital contributions are considered at the moment they are actually paid out for the project or reimbursed (in the case of loans);

—	interest payments are included in the table for the analysis of the return on capital (FNPV(K));

—	operating subsidies are not included in the table for the analysis of the return on capital (FNPV(K)).

For a project to require the contribution of the Funds:

FNPV(K) with Union assistance should be negative or equal to zero, and FRR(K) should be lower or equal to the discount rate, otherwise appropriate justification has to be provided.

When relevant, the return on the project promoter's capital (FRR(Kp)) should also be calculated. This compares the net revenues of the investment with the resources provided by the promoter: i.e. the investment cost minus the non-reimbursable grants received from the EU and/or the national/regional authorities. This exercise can be particularly useful in the context of State aid in order to verify that the intensity of the aid (EU and national assistance) provides the best value-for-money with the objective of limiting public financial support to what is necessary for the project to be economically or financially viable. If the project expects a substantial positive return (i.e. significantly above the national benchmarks on expected profitability in the given sector) it shows that the grant received would bring supra-normal profits to the beneficiary and therefore the Union contribution may not be justified.

(b)   Determination of the appropriate (maximum) contribution from the Funds

Determination of the appropriate (maximum) contribution from the Funds for revenue generating projects shall be done in accordance with one of the methods for determining the potential net revenue in accordance with Article 61 (Operations generating net revenue after completion) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 and Annex V to Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 and Section III of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 480/2014 setting out rules for calculation of the discounted net revenue of operations generating net revenue.

(c)   Ensuring financial viability (sustainability)

The financial sustainability analysis is based on undiscounted cash-flow projections. It is mainly used to show that the project will have year by year sufficient cash resources at its disposition enabling it to always cover expenditures for investment and operations throughout the entire reference period.

Key aspects of financial sustainability analysis are as follows:

(1)	financial sustainability of the project is verified by checking that the cumulated (undiscounted) net cash flow is positive (or zero) on an annual basis and over the entire reference period considered;

(2)

the net cash flows to be considered for this purpose should: — take into account investment costs, all (national and EU) financial resources and cash revenues and operating and replacement costs at the moment they are paid, repayments of entity's financial obligations as well as capital contributions, interests and direct taxes; — exclude VAT unless VAT is not recoverable; — not take into account the residual value unless the asset is actually liquidated in the last year of analysis considered;

(3)

in the case of an operation not subject to the requirements set out in Article 61 of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013, or whenever negative cash-flows are projected in the future, it must be indicated how costs will be covered with a clear long-term commitment of the beneficiary/operator to provide adequate funding from other sources to ensure the sustainability of the project;

(4)

if projects fall within a pre-existing infrastructure, such as capacity extension projects, the overall financial sustainability of the system operator in the ‘with-project scenario’ (more than the capacity of the single extended segment) must be checked and a sustainability analysis at a system operator level must be performed and results must be taken into account in the risk assessment.

2.2.3.   Financial analysis in Public Private Partnership (PPP)

The following aspects shall be taken into consideration when the financial analysis is carried out for major projects implemented as PPPs:

(1)

The financial discount rate may be increased above the standard rate set out in Section III (Method for calculation of the discounted net revenue of operations generating net revenue after completion) of the Commission Delegated Regulation to reflect a higher opportunity cost of capital to the private investor. This higher opportunity cost should be justified by the beneficiary on a case-by-case basis, providing evidence, where possible, of the private partner's past returns on similar projects, or other relevant factual evidence.

(2)	In case of PPP schemes where the owner of the infrastructure is different from the operator a consolidated financial analysis, covering both the owner and operator, must be carried out.

(3)

Unless private partner is chosen in a fair, transparent and open competitive procedure assuring the best ‘value for money’ for public partner (4), in order to check the financial profitability of the private capital and avoid unduly high profit generated by EU support an indicator measuring the financial profitability of the invested capital to the private investor (FRR(Kp)) shall be calculated (5), comparing the net revenues accrued by the private partner with the resources provided during investment (either through equity or loans). The resulting FRR(Kp) shall be compared with national or international benchmarks on expected profitability in the given sector.

2.3.   Economic analysis

As provided for by Article 101(1)(e) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013, an economic analysis must be included in the CBA.

Economic analysis is an analysis that is undertaken using economic values, reflecting the social opportunity cost of goods and services.

2.3.1.   Key steps of economic analysis

The economic analysis should be carried out in constant accounting (shadow) prices and shall be undertaken taking the financial analysis cash flows as a starting point.

Economic analysis includes the following steps:

1.

Fiscal corrections to exclude indirect taxes (e.g. VAT, excise duties), subsidies and pure transfer payments granted by a public entity (e.g. payments from national healthcare systems) from the economic analysis. Where indirect taxes/subsidies are intended to correct for externalities, these shall be included in the economic analysis, if considered to adequately reflect the social marginal value of the related externalities and provided that there is no double-counting with other economic costs/benefits.

2.

Conversion of market to accounting (shadow) prices by applying conversion factors to financial prices to correct for market distortions. If conversion factors are not available from a national planning office and in the absence of significant market distortion for simplification the conversion factor can be set at one (CF=1). Conversion factors may be higher (or lower) than unity when accounting prices are greater (or smaller) than market prices.

3.

Monetisation of non-market impacts (corrections for externalities): externalities shall be estimated and valued, as appropriate, using stated or revealed preference method (e.g. hedonic pricing) or other methods. Economic analysis shall consider direct effects only in order to avoid double-counting while generally shadow pricing and monetisation of externalities account for indirect effects. Financial revenues in the form of user fees, charges and tariffs shall be excluded from the economic analysis, and replaced with estimation of the direct effects on users, either through ‘willingness to pay’ or accounting prices. User fees, charges and tariffs especially in sectors not exposed to market competition, in regulated sectors or strongly influenced by political considerations should not be used as a proxy for ‘willingness to pay’ of user.

4.

Discounting of the estimated costs and benefits: once the stream of economic costs and benefits is estimated, the standard discounted cash flow methodology shall be applied using a social discount rate (SDR). On the basis of Social Rate of Time Preference (SRTP) the following benchmarks for social discount rate are estimated: 4,95 % for Cohesion Member States and 2,77 % for other Member States. For simplification as a general rule a social discount rate of 5 % shall be used as a benchmark in Cohesion Member States (Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia) and 3 % in other Member States (Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom). Member States may establish a benchmark for the social discount rate which is different from 5 % or 3 %, on the condition that they: (1) provide justification for this reference on the basis of economic growth forecast and other parameters determining the SDR under the SRTP approach; and (2) ensure its consistent application across similar projects in the same country, region or sector. Information on the different benchmark shall be made available to beneficiaries and the Commission at the start of the operational programme.

2.3.2.   Calculation of the economic performance indicators

The following economic performance indicators (as defined below) are the key indicators of the economic analysis:

(1)	Economic Net Present Value (ENPV) is the main reference indicator for project appraisal. It is defined as the difference between the discounted total social benefits and costs.

(2)

For a major project to be acceptable from an economic standpoint the project's economic net present value should be positive (ENPV>0) demonstrating that the society in a given region or country gains from the project because the project's benefits exceed its costs and therefore, the project should be implemented.

(3)	Economic rate of return (ERR) is the internal rate of return calculated using the economic values and expressing the socio-economic profitability of a project.

(4)	Economic rate of return should be greater than the social discount rate (ERR>SDR) to justify EU support to a major project.

(5)	Benefit/Cost ratio (B/C) is defined as the net present value of project benefits divided by the net present value of project costs.

(6)	Benefit/Cost ratio should be greater than one (B/C>1) to justify EU support to a major project.

The main economic benefits per sector to be considered in the economic analysis are set out in table 1. Additional economic benefits can be added if needed and justified. In some specific cases those benefits may become economic costs e.g. increased vehicle operating costs in certain road projects.

Table 1

Sector/Subsector	Economic benefits
Water supply and sanitation	(i) improved access to drinking water and wastewater treatment services in terms of availability, reliability and quality of the service (ii) improved drinking water quality (iii) improved quality of surface waters and preservation of ecosystem services due to pollution abatement (iv) resource cost savings for both producers and customers (v) improved health (vi) reduction of GHG emissions
Waste management	(i) reduction of health and environmental hazards (reduced contamination of air, water, soils) (ii) reduction of landfill space/costs (for waste treatment facilities) (iii) recovery of materials, energy and production of compost (avoided cost of alternative production/generation, including externalities) (iv) reduction of GHG emissions (i.e. CO2, CH4) (v) reduction of visual disamenities, noise and odours
Energy	Energy Efficiency projects (i) energy savings (expressed by the economic value of energy including externalities) (ii) increase of comfort (iii) reduction of GHG and non-GHG emissions Renewable Energy Sources projects (i) reduction of energy costs for substitution of the energy source e.g. by displacement of fossil fuels alternatives (expressed by the economic value of energy generated by likely displaced alternative, including externalities) (ii) reduction of GHG emissions Electricity/gas grids and infrastructure (i) increase and diversification of energy supply (value of incremental gas/electricity supplied, including externalities) (ii) increase of security and reliability of energy supply (reduction in supply disruptions) (iii) reduction of energy costs for substitution of the energy source (iv) market integration: variation in surpluses stemming from price alignment effects across places (for transmission) or time (for storage) (v) improved energy efficiency (vi) reduction of GHG and non-GHG emissions
Roads, Railways, Public Transport	(i) reduction in generalised costs (for movement of goods/people): — time savings — vehicle operating costs savings (ii) accident savings (iii) reduction of GHG emissions (iv) reduction of non-GHG emissions (i.e. local air pollution impacts) (v) reduction of noise emissions (e.g. some urban projects)
Airports, Seaports, Intermodal	(i) reduction in generalised costs (for movement of goods/people) — time savings — vehicle operating costs savings (ii) quality of service improvements (e.g. provision of airport contact gates) (iii) reduction of GHG emissions (iv) reduction of non-GHG emissions (v) reduction of noise emissions
Research & Innovation	(i) benefits to businesses (establishment of spin-offs and start-ups, development of new/improved products and processes; knowledge spillovers) (ii) benefit to researchers and students (new research, human capital formation, social capital development) (iii) benefits to the general public (reduction of environmental risks, reduction of health risks, cultural effects for visitors)
Broadband	(i) Increased take-up and improved quality of digital services, including e-Commerce, for citizens and businesses (especially in rural areas); (ii) Increased take-up and improved quality of digital services, including e-Government and e-Health, for public administration.

2.3.3.   Climate change mitigation and adaptation in the economic analysis

The CBA must take into account costs and benefits of the project in the context of Greenhouse Gas emissions and climate change. The quantification of the project's Greenhouse Gas emissions and the estimate of economic cost of carbon (or CO2) emissions used to monetise the externalities of such emissions shall be based on a transparent methodology aligned with the EU 2050 decarbonisation objectives. As for climate adaptation, costs of measures aiming at enhancing the resilience of the project to climate change impacts that are duly justified in feasibility studies should be included in the economic analysis. The benefits of those measures, e.g. measures taken to limit the emissions of GHG or enhance the resilience to climate change and weather extremes and other natural disasters, should also be assessed and included in the economic analysis, if possible quantified, otherwise they should be properly described.

2.3.4.   Simplified economic analysis in special cases

In certain limited cases where the benefits of a major project are very difficult or impossible to quantify and monetise, but where costs can be predicted with reasonable confidence, notably for major projects driven by necessity to ensure compliance with EU legislation, a cost-effectiveness analysis (CEA) can be performed. In such cases the appraisal shall focus on verifying that the project is the most efficient solution for the society to supply a given, necessary service at the pre-defined conditions set out. In addition, qualitative description of main economic benefits should be provided.

CEA is carried out by calculating the cost per unit of ‘non monetised’ benefit and is required to quantify benefits but not to attach a monetary price or economic value to the benefits.

The conditions for applying CEA are as follows:

—	the project produces only one project output which is homogenous and easily measurable;

—	this output is a crucial supply, entailing that action to secure it is essential;

—	the aim of the major project is to achieve the output at minimum cost;

—	there are no significant externalities;

—	there is a wide evidence of appropriate benchmarks to verify that the chosen technology meets the minimum required cost performance criteria.

2.4.   Risk assessment

As set out in Article 101(1)(e) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013, a risk assessment must be included in the CBA. This is required to deal with the uncertainty that always permeates investment projects. Risk assessment enables the project promoter to better understand the way the estimated impacts are likely to change should some key project variables turn out to be different from those expected. A thorough risk analysis constitutes the basis for a sound risk-management strategy, which in turn feeds back into the project design. Particular attention should be paid to climate change and environmental aspects.

The risk assessment shall comprise two steps:

(1)

Sensitivity analysis, which determines the ‘critical’ variables or parameters of the model i.e. those whose variations, positive or negative, have the greatest impact on the project's performance indicators, shall take the following aspects into consideration: — the critical variables are the ones whose 1 % variation results in more than 1 % variation of the NPV; — the analysis is carried out by varying one element at a time and determining the effect of that change on the NPV; — the switching values are defined as the percentage change the critical variable should assume to make the NPV equal to zero; — scenario analysis allowing the study of the combined impact of determined sets of critical values and in particular, the combination of optimistic and pessimistic values of a group of variables to build different scenarios, which may hold under certain hypotheses.

(2)

Qualitative risk analysis including risk prevention and mitigation, which shall include the following elements: — a list of risks to which the project is exposed; — a risk matrix showing for each identified risk: — the possible causes of failure, — the link with the sensitivity analysis, where applicable, — the negative effects generated on the project, — the ranked (e.g. very unlikely, unlikely, about as likely as not, likely, very likely) levels of probability of occurrence and of the severity of impact, — the risk level (i.e. combination of probability and impact). — identification of prevention and mitigation measures, including the entity in charge of preventing and mitigating the main risks, standard procedures, where appropriate and taking into account best practices, where possible, to be applied to reduce risk exposure, where considered necessary. — interpretation of risk matrix including an assessment of the residual risks after the application of prevention and mitigation measures; — In addition the risk assessment may, where appropriate (depending on project size, data availability), and should, where the residual risk exposure is still significant, include the probabilistic risk analysis, which involves the following steps: (1) Probability distributions for critical variables informing about the likelihood of occurring a given percentage change in the critical variables. Computing the probability distribution of critical variables is necessary to carry out a quantitative risk analysis. (2) Quantitative risk analysis based on Montecarlo simulation, providing probability distributions and statistical indicators for expected result, STD, etc. of project financial and economic performance indicators. The main risks per sector to be taken into account in the risk assessment are set out in Table 2. In order to assist the project promoters in preparation of qualitative risk analysis in line with this Regulation, Member States are encouraged (if they consider this appropriate and/or feasible) to develop national guidelines on valuation of certain standard project risks, and list of mitigation and prevention measures across sectors. Table 2 Sector/Subsector Specific risks Water supply and sanitation Demand risks: (i) Water consumption lower than predicted (ii) Connection rate to public sewage system slower than predicted Design risks: (iii) Inadequate surveys and investigation e.g. inaccurate hydrological predictions (iv) Inadequate design cost estimates Land acquisition risks: (v) Procedural delays (vi) Land cost higher than predicted Administrative and procurement risks: (vii) Procedural delays (viii) building or other permits (ix) utility approval (x) Legal proceedings Construction risks: (xi) Project cost overruns and delays in construction (xii) Contractor related (bankruptcy, lack of resources) Operational risks: (xiii) Reliability of identified water sources (quantity/quality) (xiv) Maintenance and repair costs higher than predicted, accumulation of technical breakdowns Financial risks: (xv) Tariff increases slower than predicted (xvi) Tariff collection lower than predicted Regulatory risks (xvii) unexpected political or regulatory factors affecting the water price Other risks: (xviii) Public opposition Waste management Demand risks: (i) Waste generation lower than predicted (ii) Waste flow control/delivery insufficient Design risks: (iii) Inadequate surveys and investigation (iv) Choice of unsuitable technology (v) Inadequate design cost estimates Land acquisition risks: (vi) Procedural delays (vii) Land cost higher than predicted Administrative and procurement risks: (viii) Procedural delays (ix) Building or other permits (x) Utility approvals Construction risks: (xi) Project cost overruns and delays in construction (xii) Contractor related (bankruptcy, lack of resources) Operational risks: (xiii) Waste composition other than predicted or having unexpectedly large variations (xiv) Maintenance and repair costs higher than predicted, accumulation of technical breakdowns (xv) Process outputs fail to meet quality targets (xvi) Failure to meet limits of emissions produced by the facility (to air and/or water) Financial risks: (xvii) Tariff increases slower than predicted (xviii) Tariff collection lower than predicted Regulatory risks: (xix) Changes of environmental requirements, economic and regulatory instruments (i.e. introduction of landfill taxes, bans on landfilling) Other risks: (xx) Public opposition Energy Demand risks: (i) Demand shortfalls (ii) Evolution of prices of different competing fuels (iii) Inadequate analysis of climatic conditions affecting the energy demand for heating and/or cooling Design risks: (iv) Inadequate design cost estimates (v) Inadequate site surveys and investigation (vi) Innovation in energy production/transmission or energy storage technology making the one in the project obsolete Land acquisition risks (vii) Land costs higher than predicted (viii) Higher costs for the acquisition of rights of way (ix) Procedural delays Administrative and procurement risks: (x) Procedural delays Construction risks: (xi) Project cost overruns and delays in construction (xii) Flooding, landslides, etc. (xiii) Accidents Operational risks: (xiv) Maintenance and repair costs higher than predicted, accumulation of technical breakdowns, for example those caused by climate change impacts (xv) Long out-of-service time for accident or external causes Financial risks: (xvi) Changes in the tariff system and/or in the system of incentives (xvii) Inadequate estimate of energy price trends Regulatory risks: (xviii) Changes of environmental requirements, economic instruments (i.e. RES support schemes, EU ETS design) Other risks: (xix) Public opposition Roads, Railways, Public Transport, Airports, Seaports, Intermodal Demand risks: (i) Traffic forecasts different than predicted Design risks: (ii) Inadequate site surveys and investigation (iii) Inadequate design cost estimates Administrative and procurement risks: (iv) Procedural delays (v) Building permits (vi) Utility approvals Land acquisition risks: (vii) Land costs higher than predicted (viii) Procedural delays Construction risks: (ix) Project cost overruns (x) Flooding, landslides, etc. (xi) Archaeological findings (xii) Contractor related (bankruptcy, lack of resources) Operational risks: (xiii) Operation and maintenance costs higher than expected Financial risks: (xiv) Tolls collection lower than expected Regulatory risks: (xv) Changes in environmental requirements Other risks: (xvi) Public opposition RDI Demand risks: (i) Development of relevant industry (demand for research results and demand for private contracted research) (ii) Evolutions on labour market (demand for university graduates and impact on demand for education services in the area) (iii) Interest of the general public different than predicted Design risks: (iv) Inadequate design cost estimates (v) Inadequate site selection or delays in completing the project design (vi) Invention of a new RDI technology making the infrastructure's technology obsolete (vii) Lack of well-established technical engineering expertise Administrative and Procurement risks: (viii) Delays in obtaining building permits (ix) Unresolved property ownership rights (x) Delays in the acquisition of intellectual property rights or higher-than-expected costs for their acquisition (xi) Procedural delays to select the supplier and sign the procurement contract (xii) Supply bottlenecks Construction risks: (xiii) Project delays and cost overruns during installation of scientific equipment (xiv) Lack of ready-made solutions to meet the needs arisen during the construction or operation of the infrastructure (xv) Delays in complementary works outside the project promoter's control Operational risks: (xvi) Lack of academic staff/researchers (xvii) Unexpected complication connected with the installation of specialised equipment (xviii) Delays in making the equipment fully and reliably running (xix) Insufficient production of research results (xx) Unexpected environmental impacts/accidents Financial risks: (xxi) Insufficient committed funding on a national/regional level during the operational phase (xxii) Inadequate estimate of financial revenues (xxiii) Failure to meet the demand from users (xxiv) Inadequate system for protection and exploitation of intellectual property (xxv) Loss of existing clients/users due to competition from other R+D centres Broadband Context and regulatory risks: (i) Change of orientation of the strategic policy (ii) Change in excepted behaviour of future private investors (iii) Change in regulations in the retail market (iv) Unsuccessful State-aid application Demand risks: (v) Lower than estimated service take-up from retail- and/or wholesale providers (vi) Low investments in ‘last mile’ network by service providers Design risks: (vii) Inadequate design cost estimates Administrative and procurement risks: (viii) Delays in project procurement (ix) Risk of not obtaining required property rights Operational and financial risks: (x) Increase in operational cost (xi) Insufficient committed funding on a national/regional level during the operational phase (xii) Loss of key personnel during project operation

Formulas

Formulas for financial analysis:

—   Financial net present value (FNPV)

—   Financial rate of return (FRR)

Where St is the balance of cash flow at time t and at is the financial discount factor chosen for discounting at time t; i is the financial discount rate.

Formulas for economic analysis

—   Economic Net Present Value (ENPV)

—   Economic rate of return (ERR)

—   Benefit/Cost ratio (B/C)

Where Vt is the balance of net benefits (B-C) at time t, B is total benefits flow at time t, C is total social costs flow at time t, ρ t is the social discount factor chosen for discounting at time t; r is the social discount rate.

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(1)  Where a major project consists of a new asset, the revenues and operating costs (or the benefits and costs in the economic analysis) shall be those of the new investment.

(2)  The population that benefits directly from the project.

(3)  Specific Union's legislative provisions existing for water and waste sectors (namely: Water Framework Directive and Waste Framework Directive) shall be taken into account in application of these principles.

(4)  Conditions should be specified in the national guidance document on PPP.

(5)  If private partner has been already selected; otherwise it should be described how this aspect will be assured.