1. TEN-T Info Day for AP and MAP Calls 2012 Closing Points Dirk Beckers TEN-T Executive Agency Executive Director TEN-T Info Day 2012 29 November 2012

2. Reminder - important dates Deadline for submitting questions: 18/02/2013 Last update of FAQs on the TEN-T EA web site: 23/02/2013 Deadline for submitting proposals: 28/02/2013 Deadline for submitting English translations: 12/03/2013 New Annex III of GfA on translation Translations should be submitted via TENtec Updated e-submission user manual on the website Signature of individual Decisions: By 31 December 2013 at the latest Info Day for the Annual Call 2011 – 31 January 2012 2

3. Key points to remember Ensure that all parts of your application are fully completed (A, B1 and B2.) All parts must be submitted for a proposal to be complete Include all requested documents in annex Consult national environmental authorities early on and provide necessary documents Have approval of Member States concerned (first contact point = FAC member) Submitting your proposal in English, or with an English translation, will greatly facilitate and speed up the evaluation process Info Day for the Annual Call 2011 – 31 January 2012 3

4. Key to SUCCESS Start early so your proposal is well prepared Understand and satisfy all formal requirements Checklist and FAQs – use them to help you Complete and clear proposal that makes its case Expect competition Selectable – align your proposal with the objectives and priorities of the call, and the award criteria Signed by competent authorities and submitted on time Info Day for the Annual Call 2011 – 31 January 2012 4

5. Available on our web site to help you (1) The work programmes and call documents The 2012 Guide for Applicants and the application forms Overview of the changes to the application form and Guide for Applicants The FAQ list – regularly updated TENtec eSubmission Manual (updated) and guidance note The application checklist - for preparing your proposal Info Day for the Annual Call 2011 – 31 January 2012 5

6. Available on our web site to help you (2) TEN Regulation TEN-T Guidelines Definition of cross-border sections Guide to TENs and key environmental legislation Standard model Decision Part III.3.7 p32-34: Eligibility of costs Translation reimbursement form Info Day presentations Info Day for the Annual Call 2011 – 31 January 2012 6

7. For more information Consult our web site: For information on funding http://tentea.ec.europa.eu/en/apply_for_funding/follow_th e_funding_process/calls_for_proposals_2012.htm http://tentea.ec.europa.eu/en/apply_for_funding/follow_th e_funding_process/calls_for_proposals_2012.htm For today's presentations http://tentea.ec.europa.eu/en/news__events/events/2012 _ten-t_calls_for_proposals_info_day.htm http://tentea.ec.europa.eu/en/news__events/events/2012 _ten-t_calls_for_proposals_info_day.htm Contact helpdesks: MAP: tenea-helpdesk-call-MAP-2012@ec.europa.eutenea-helpdesk-call-MAP-2012@ec.europa.eu AP: tenea-helpdesk-call-annual-2012@ec.europa.eutenea-helpdesk-call-annual-2012@ec.europa.eu Info Day for the Annual Call 2011 – 31 January 2012 7

8. 8 Thank you for your participation and good luck with your proposals! TENT-AGENCY@ec.europa.eu http://ec.europa.eu/tentea 8