Context
To facilitate a feasible implementation that responds to tangible needs, the identified flexibilities in the legal framework would be used to diversify and where possible relax the technical implementation guidance for what is needed for each data set (e.g. every data set needs to have published metadata, a clearly defined limited number of data sets need to be harmonized).
Proposed action
The action will work on the following strands of activities:
- Identifying the flexibilities of the legal framework, building on previous simplification efforts.
- Develop implementation maturity levels based on the level of interoperability, data priorities and identified legal flexibility.
- Validate and pilot the proposed maturity levels on selected data sets.
- Implementation support
Organisational set-up
The action is led by ENV, with contribution by the MIG, MIG-T, European Commission DGs and the EEA. A temporary dedicated sub-group will be established.
Tasks
| Task | Deadline (indicative) |
|---|---|
Task 1: Identifying the flexibilities of the legal framework, building on previous simplification efforts. | |
Task 2: Develop implementation maturity levels based on the level of interoperability, data priorities and identified legal flexibility (incl. legal validation). | |
Task 3: Impact assessment of the proposal on existing and future implementation. | |
Task 4: Pilot the proposed maturity levels on selected data sets. | |
| Task 5: Draft guidance (legal, political, technical) on application of maturity levels. |
Outcomes
- A case-driven, consistent and comparable INSPIRE implementation across Europe.
- Compliant implementation maturity levels for a more feasible and cost-effective implementation.
- Implementation guidance.