title: 2009/400/EC: Council Decision of 12 May 2009 on the European Capital of Culture event for the year 2012

text:
               26.5.2009

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 127/9

      COUNCIL DECISION

   of 12 May 2009
   on the European Capital of Culture event for the year 2012
   (2009/400/EC)
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
   Having regard to Decision No 1622/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 October 2006 establishing a Community action for the European Capital of Culture event for the years 2007 to 2019 (1), and in particular its Article 14,
   Having regard to the selection panel report of 5 November 2008 submitted to the Commission, to the European Parliament and to the Council in accordance with Article 14(2) of Decision No 1622/2006/EC,
   Considering that the criteria referred to in Article 14(3) of Decision No 1622/2006/EC are entirely fulfilled,
   Having regard to the recommendation from the Commission of 8 April 2009,
   HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
   Sole Article
   Guimarães (Portugal) and Maribor (Slovenia) are designated as ‘European Capital of Culture 2012’ in accordance with Article 14 of Decision No 1622/2006/EC.

      Done at Brussels, 12 May 2009.

            For the Council

            The President

         M. KOPICOVÁ

      (1)  OJ L 304, 3.11.2006, p. 1.


title: 2009/604/EC: Commission Decision of 7 August 2009 concerning the financial contribution by the Community, for the year 2009, towards a two-year long pilot project in the field of air quality in schools

text:
               8.8.2009

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 206/16

      COMMISSION DECISION

   of 7 August 2009
   concerning the financial contribution by the Community, for the year 2009, towards a two-year long pilot project in the field of air quality in schools
   (2009/604/EC)
   THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
   Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
   Having regard to Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (1), and in particular Articles 49(6)(a) and (b) and 75(2) thereof,
   Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2342/2002 of 23 December 2002 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (2), and in particular Article 90 thereof,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               The general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2009 contains budget line 17 03 09 — pilot project on Complex research on health, environment, transport and climate change (HETC) — Improvement of indoor and outdoor air quality.

               (2)

               Under Article 49(1) of Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (hereinafter referred to as the Financial Regulation), a basic act must first be adopted before the appropriations entered in the budget for any action by the Communities or by the European Union may be used.

               (3)

               Under Article 49(6)(a) and (b) of the Financial Regulation, by way of derogation from Article 49(1), appropriations for pilot schemes of an experimental nature designed to test the feasibility of an action and its usefulness, and appropriations for preparatory actions in the fields of application of the EC Treaty designed to prepare proposals with a view to the adoption of future actions may be implemented without a basic act provided the actions which they are intended to finance fall within the powers of the Communities or the European Union.

               (4)

               Under Article 75(2) of the Financial Regulation, the commitment of the expenditure must be preceded by a financing decision adopted by the institution or the authorities to which powers have been delegated by the institution.

               (5)

               Under Article 90(2) of Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2342/2002 (hereinafter referred to as the detailed rules for the implementation of the Financial Regulation), where the implementation of the corresponding appropriations is provided for by an annual work programme constituting a sufficiently detailed framework, the work programme is to be considered to be the financing decision for the grants and procurement contracts involved.

               (6)

               The budget authority has earmarked specific funding in the budget of the EU for 2009, namely on budget line 17 03 09, for a pilot project on Complex research on health, environment, transport and climate change (HETC) — Improvement of indoor and outdoor air quality.

               (7)

               It is appropriate to adopt the annual work program for the pilot project on Complex research on health, environment, transport and climate change (HETC) — Improvement of indoor and outdoor air quality, which will constitute the financing decision for that project within the meaning of Article 75 of the Financial Regulation and Article 90 of the detailed rules for the implementation of the Financial Regulation,

         HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
   Article 1
   The work programme set out in the Annex is approved and shall be financed through budget line 17 03 09 of the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2009, up to a maximum of EUR 4 000 000.
   Article 2
   This decision constitutes a financing decision within the meaning of Article 75 of the Financial Regulation and Article 90 of the detailed rules for the implementation of the Financial Regulation.
   The Director-General for Health and Consumers shall be in charge of its implementation.

      Done at Brussels, 7 August 2009.

            For the Commission

         Androulla VASSILIOU

            Member of the Commission

      (1)  OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1.

      (2)  OJ L 357, 31.12.2002, p. 1.

      ANNEX

         Pilot project on Complex research on health, environment, transport and climate change (HETC) — Improvement of indoor and outdoor air quality (budget line 17 03 09)

      1.   INTRODUCTION
      1.1.   Budget line: 17 03 09

      1.2.   Basic act

      Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (1), as last amended by Council Regulation (EC) No 1525/2007 (2).
      1.3.   General objectives of the pilot project

      The budget authority has provided the Commission with an appropriation to fund a pilot project which aims to expand our knowledge on the indoor air quality of schools and childcare settings.
      Indoor air quality has been in the past given less attention in terms of research than outdoor air quality, even if research in the latter area is applicable to indoor air in some cases. Also, there is already a comprehensive framework of legislation concerning outdoor air, whereas indoor air regulation is made up of scattered initiatives and pieces of legislation. Indoor air quality in schools has furthermore been much less studied than indoor air quality in other indoor environments. As about 20 % of the population of the EU spends a long period of time each day in schools and incidences of asthma and other respiratory diseases are growing rapidly in Europe, especially for children, the project is intended to:

                  —

                  identify and analyse indoor air problems in schools, focusing on ventilation, building construction, maintenance and cleaning,

                  —

                  evaluate the effectiveness of appropriate ventilation to reduce ambient air pollution in schools settings,

                  —

                  assess the impact of the changing climate (increased frequency of heat waves, cold waves and ambient air pollutants) in schools on children’s health,

                  —

                  assess the impacts of outdoor air pollution abatement measures, including measures taken in the short term, on indoor air quality in schools and on the children’s exposure in school environments,

                  —

                  provide appropriate recommendations to tackle indoor air quality problems within school environments.

            1.4.   Specific priorities for 2009

                  1.

                  Carry out indoor measurements in schools, in order to produce new data on concentrations of key indoor pollutants in schools.

                  2.

                  Assess the association of transport (traffic) and the impact of climate change on school environments.

                  3.

                  Assess the health effects of exposure to indoor air pollutants in children and make recommendations for preventing and reducing respiratory diseases by improving the quality of school environments and by other related measures.

                  4.

                  Make a systematic source apportionment of indoor air pollutants in school environments in quantitative terms. Identification of the main sources would help their mitigation. In this context, enhancing our understanding of chemical emissions from consumer products and building materials is a priority.

                  5.

                  Study the mechanisms of chemical and biochemical interaction in the indoor air mixtures typically found in schools and in different geographical latitudes and develop the methodology to better inform the health risk assessment process as to the effect of such interactions on final health risk.

                  6.

                  Based on the above, develop European guidelines for healthy European schools.

            In the past, two projects related to the same topic have already been supported by the Commission and Parliament:

                  —

                  In 2001, the Commission supported a project on respiratory health in schools in five European cities in Denmark, France, Italy, Norway and Sweden. The project’s findings revealed common problems such as poor ventilation, high presence of particulates, moulds and allergens. It concluded that a similar study covering all the Member States would be extremely worthwhile (3).

                  —

                  In 2008, a pilot project on exposure to indoor air chemicals and possible health risks, which was financed by the European Parliament, was officially presented. Its analysis also included schools and kindergartens in cities across selected EU Member States. Key findings highlight the need for further research to address the burden of indoor air pollution on public health (in particular in indoor environments where children frequently stay, e.g. schools and kindergartens) in the European Union (4).

                  —

                  In 2009, in view of the budget available, it was concluded that the pilot project should have a wider geographical coverage across EU Member States, with a particular emphasis on new Member States. Candidate countries and central and eastern European countries are to be included as well. The objective is to produce guidelines on remedial measures to cover a wider array of situations in Europe.

                  —

                  The pilot project should build on previous projects and create synergy with existing projects in the field (e.g. HITEA) (5).

            2.   TYPE OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT: CALL FOR TENDERS
      2.1.   Breakdown of resources between strands/actions to be implemented (see sections hereunder)

      Total available amount: EUR 4 000 000. A single global service contract will be awarded as a result of a public call for tenders.
      2.2.   Expected results of actions to be supported

      The aim of the call is to gain more knowledge of the indoor air quality of schools as children, who are particularly vulnerable to pollutants, spend most of their time in school environments. Additionally, the aim of the study is to gather knowledge of the numerous situations that could arise in school settings throughout Europe. The study will subsequently provide a guideline aimed at covering various situations with a view to creating healthy school environments.
      2.3.   Indicative timetable

                  Call for tenders

                  By the end of first semester 2009

                  Selection and signature of the contract

                  By the end of 2009

         (1)  OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1.

         (2)  OJ L 343, 27.12.2007, p. 9.

         (3)  http://ec.europa.eu/health/ph_projects/2002/pollution/pollution_2002_04_en.htm

         (4)  http://www.bookshop.europa.eu/eubookshop/download.action?fileName=LBNA23087ENC_002.pdf&eubphfUid=582569&catalogNbr=LB-NA-23087-EN-C

         (5)  HITEA: Health effects of indoor pollutants: integrating microbial, toxicological and epidemiological approaches. http://www.hitea.eu/


title: Council Decision (Euratom) 2016/852 of 12 May 2016 approving the conclusion, by the European Commission, on behalf of the European Atomic Energy Community, of a Protocol to the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement establishing a partnership between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and Turkmenistan, of the other part, to take account of the accession of the Republic of Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Croatia, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Republic of Poland, Romania, the Republic of Slovenia and the Slovak Republic to the European Union

text:
               31.5.2016

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 142/1

         COUNCIL DECISION (Euratom) 2016/852
   of 12 May 2016
   approving the conclusion, by the European Commission, on behalf of the European Atomic Energy Community, of a Protocol to the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement establishing a partnership between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and Turkmenistan, of the other part, to take account of the accession of the Republic of Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Croatia, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Republic of Poland, Romania, the Republic of Slovenia and the Slovak Republic to the European Union
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular the second paragraph of Article 101 thereof,
   Having regard to the recommendation from the European Commission,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               In accordance with Article 6(2) of the 2003, 2005 and 2011 Acts of Accession, the accession to an agreement signed or concluded by the Member States and the Union with third countries or international organisations is to be agreed by means of a protocol to that agreement. In accordance with that Article, a simplified procedure is to apply to such accession, whereby a protocol is to be concluded by the Council, acting unanimously on behalf of the Member States, and by the third country concerned.

               (2)

               On 8 December 2003, the Council authorised the Commission to open negotiations, on behalf of the Communities and their Member States, with Turkmenistan with a view to concluding a Protocol to the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement establishing a partnership between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and Turkmenistan, of the other part (‘the Agreement’), to take account of the accession of the Czech Republic, the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Slovenia and the Slovak Republic to the Union.

               (3)

               On 23 October 2006, the Council authorised the Commission to open negotiations, on behalf of the Communities and their Member States, with Turkmenistan with a view to concluding a Protocol to the Agreement, to take account of the accession of the Republic of Bulgaria and Romania to the Union.

               (4)

               On 14 September 2012, the Council authorised the Commission to open negotiations for the adaptation of agreements signed or concluded between the Union, or the Union and its Member States, and one or more third countries or international organisations, in view of the accession of the Republic of Croatia to the Union.

               (5)

               The negotiations were successfully concluded with Turkmenistan by the initialling of a Protocol to the Agreement to take account of the accession of the Republic of Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Croatia, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Republic of Poland, Romania, the Republic of Slovenia and the Slovak Republic to the Union (‘the Protocol’).

               (6)

               The signature and conclusion of the Protocol are subject to a separate procedure as regards matters falling within the competence of the Union and its Member States.

               (7)

               The conclusion, by the Commission, of the Protocol should be approved as regards matters falling within the competence of the European Atomic Energy Community,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   The conclusion, by the European Commission, on behalf of the European Atomic Energy Community, of the Protocol to the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement establishing a partnership between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and Turkmenistan, of the other part, to take account of the accession of the Republic of Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Croatia, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Republic of Poland, Romania, the Republic of Slovenia and the Slovak Republic to the European Union, is hereby approved (1).
   Article 2
   This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.

      Done at Brussels, 12 May 2016.

            For the Council

            The President

         F. MOGHERINI

      (1)  The text of the Protocol is attached to the Decision on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Union and its Member States, of a Protocol to the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement establishing a partnership between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and Turkmenistan, of the other part, to take account of the accession of the Republic of Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Croatia, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Republic of Poland, Romania, the Republic of Slovenia and the Slovak Republic to the European Union.


title: 2004/849/EC: Council Decision of 25 October 2004 on the signing, on behalf of the European Union, and on the provisional application of certain provisions of the Agreement between the European Union, the European Community and the Swiss Confederation concerning the Swiss Confederation's association with the implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis

text:
               15.12.2004

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 368/26

      COUNCIL DECISION

   of 25 October 2004
   on the signing, on behalf of the European Union, and on the provisional application of certain provisions of the Agreement between the European Union, the European Community and the Swiss Confederation concerning the Swiss Confederation's association with the implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis

   (2004/849/EC)
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Articles 24 and 38 thereof,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               Following the authorisation given to the Presidency, assisted by the Commission, on 17 June 2002, negotiations with the Swiss Authorities, regarding the association of Switzerland with the implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis have been concluded.

               (2)

               Subject to its conclusion at a later date, it is desirable to sign the Agreement that was initialled on 25 June 2004.

               (3)

               The Agreement caters for the provisional application of certain of its provisions. These provisions should be applied on a provisional basis pending the Agreement's entry into force.

               (4)

               As far as the development of the Schengen acquis, which falls under Title VI of the Treaty on European Union, is concerned, it is appropriate to make the provisions of Council Decision 1999/437/EC of 17 May 1999 on certain arrangements for the application of the Agreement concluded by the Council of the European Union and the Republic of Iceland and the Kingdom of Norway concerning the association of those two States with the implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis
                   (1) applicable, mutatis mutandis, to relations with Switzerland upon signature of the Agreement.

               (5)

               This Decision does not prejudice the position of the United Kingdom, under the Protocol integrating the Schengen acquis into the framework of the European Union annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty establishing the European Community and Council Decision 2000/365/EC of 29 May 2000 concerning the request of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to take part in some of the provisions of the Schengen acquis
                   (2).

               (6)

               This Decision does not prejudice the position of Ireland, under the Protocol integrating the Schengen acquis into the framework of the European Union annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty establishing the European Community and Council Decision 2002/192/EC of 28 February 2002 concerning Ireland's request to take part in some of the provisions of the Schengen acquis
                   (3),

         HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
   Article 1
   The signing of the Agreement between the European Union, the European Community and the Swiss Confederation concerning the Swiss Confederation's association with the implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis, and the related documents consisting of the Final Act, of the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters concerning the Committees that assist the European Commission in the exercise of its executive power, and of the Common Declaration on joint meetings, is hereby approved on behalf of the European Union, subject to conclusion.
   The texts of the Agreement and related documents are attached to this Decision (4).
   Article 2
   The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person(s) empowered to sign the Agreement and related documents on behalf of the European Union, subject to conclusion.
   Article 3
   This Decision shall apply to the fields covered by the provisions listed in Annexes A and B to the Agreement and to their development to the extent that such provisions have a legal base within the Treaty on European Union or to the extent that it has been determined under Decision 1999/436/EC (5) that they have such a base.
   Article 4
   1.   The provisions of Articles 1 to 4 of Decision 1999/437/EC shall apply, in the same way, to the association of Switzerland with the implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis, which falls under Title VI of the Treaty on European Union.
   2.   Before the delegations representing the members of the Council take part in a decision of the Mixed Committee set up by the Agreement, in accordance with Article 7(4) and (5) and Article 10 thereof, they shall meet within the Council in order to determine whether a common position may be adopted.
   Article 5
   In accordance with Article 14(2) of the Agreement, Articles 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6 and the first sentence of Article 7(2)(a) thereof shall be applied on a provisional basis, pending its entry into force.

      Done at Brussels, 25 October 2004.

            For the Council

         R. VERDONK

            The President

      (1)  OJ L 176, 10.7.1999, p. 31.

      (2)  OJ L 131, 1.6.2000, p. 43.

      (3)  OJ L 64, 7.3.2002, p. 20.

      (4)  Council Document 13054/04 is accessible at http://register.consilium.eu.int

      (5)  OJ L 176, 10.7.1999, p. 17.


title: 2010/439/CFSP: Council Decision 2010/439/CFSP of 11 August 2010 extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative in Afghanistan

text:
               12.8.2010

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 211/17

         COUNCIL DECISION 2010/439/CFSP
   of 11 August 2010
   extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative in Afghanistan
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on European Union and, in particular, Article 28, Article 31(2) and Article 33 thereof,
   Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               On 22 March 2010, the Council adopted Decision 2010/168/CFSP (1) appointing Mr Vygaudas USACKAS as European Union Special Representative (hereinafter ‘the EUSR’) in Afghanistan from 1 April 2010 until 31 August 2010.

               (2)

               The mandate of the EUSR should be extended until 31 August 2011. However, the mandate of the EUSR may be terminated earlier, if the Council so decides, on a proposal of the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (hereinafter ‘the HR’) following the entry into force of the Decision establishing the European External Action Service.

               (3)

               The EUSR in Afghanistan will implement his mandate in the context of a situation which may deteriorate and could harm the objectives of the Common Foreign and Security Policy as set out in Article 21 of the Treaty,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   European Union Special Representative
   The mandate of Mr Vygaudas USACKAS as the EUSR in Afghanistan is hereby extended until 31 August 2011. The mandate of the EUSR may be terminated earlier, if the Council so decides, on a proposal of the HR following the entry into force of the Decision establishing the European External Action Service.
   Article 2
   Policy objectives
   The EUSR shall represent the European Union (hereinafter ‘the EU’ or ‘the Union’) and promote EU policy objectives in Afghanistan, in close coordination with EU Member States’ representatives in Afghanistan. More specifically, the EUSR shall:

               (a)

               contribute to the implementation of the EU-Afghanistan Joint Declaration and lead the implementation of the EU Action Plan on Afghanistan and Pakistan, in so far as it concerns Afghanistan, thereby working with EU Member States’ representatives in Afghanistan;

               (b)

               support the pivotal role played by the United Nations (UN) in Afghanistan with particular emphasis on contributing to better coordinated international assistance, thereby promoting the implementation of the London Conference Communiqué, the Afghanistan Compact as well as relevant UN Resolutions.

         Article 3
   Mandate
   In order to fulfil the mandate, the EUSR shall, in close cooperation with EU Member States’ representatives in Afghanistan:

               (a)

               promote the views of the Union on the political process and developments in Afghanistan;

               (b)

               maintain close contact with, and support the development of, relevant Afghan institutions, in particular the government and the parliament as well as the local authorities. Contact should also be maintained with other Afghan political groups and other relevant actors in Afghanistan;

               (c)

               maintain close contact with relevant international and regional stakeholders in Afghanistan, notably the Special Representative of the Secretary General of the UN and the Senior Civilian Representative of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) and other key partners and organisations;

               (d)

               advise on the progress achieved in meeting the objectives of the EU-Afghanistan Joint Declaration, the EU Action Plan for Afghanistan and Pakistan, in so far as it relates to Afghanistan, the Afghanistan Compact and the London Conference Communiqué, in particular in the following areas:

                           —

                           civilian capacity building, notably at sub-national level,

                           —

                           good governance and the establishment of institutions of the rule of law, in particular an independent judiciary,

                           —

                           electoral reforms,

                           —

                           security sector reforms, including the strengthening of judicial institutions, the national army and the police force,

                           —

                           promotion of growth, namely through agriculture and rural development,

                           —

                           respect for Afghanistan’s international human rights obligations, including respect for the rights of persons belonging to minorities and the rights of women and children,

                           —

                           respect of democratic principles and the rule of law,

                           —

                           fostering participation by women in public administration and civil society,

                           —

                           respect for Afghanistan’s international obligations, including cooperation in international efforts to combat terrorism, illicit drug trafficking, trafficking in human beings and proliferation of arms and weapons of mass destruction and related materials,

                           —

                           facilitation of humanitarian assistance and the orderly return of refugees and internally displaced persons, and

                           —

                           enhancing the effectiveness of Union presence and activities in Afghanistan and contributing to the formulation of the regular 6 monthly implementation reports on the EU Action Plan requested by the Council;

               (e)

               actively participate in local coordination forums such as the Joint Coordination and Monitoring Board (JCMB), while keeping non-participating Member States fully informed of decisions taken at these levels;

               (f)

               advise on the participation and the positions of the Union in international conferences with regard to Afghanistan and contribute to promoting regional cooperation.

         Article 4
   Implementation of the mandate
   1.   The EUSR shall be responsible for the implementation of the mandate, acting under the authority of the HR.
   2.   The Political and Security Committee (hereinafter ‘the PSC’) shall maintain a privileged link with the EUSR and shall be the EUSR’s primary point of contact with the Council. The PSC shall provide the EUSR with strategic guidance and political direction within the framework of the mandate, without prejudice to the powers of the HR.
   Article 5
   Financing
   1.   The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to the mandate of the EUSR in the period from 1 September 2010 to 31 August 2011 shall be EUR 4 515 000.
   2.   The expenditure shall be managed in accordance with the procedures and rules applicable to the general budget of the Union.
   3.   The management of the expenditure shall be subject to a contract between the EUSR and the Commission. The EUSR shall be accountable to the Commission for all expenditure.
   Article 6
   Constitution and composition of the team
   1.   Within the limits of his mandate and the corresponding financial means made available, the EUSR shall be responsible for constituting his team. The team shall include the expertise on specific policy issues as required by the mandate. The EUSR shall keep the Council and the Commission promptly informed of the composition of his team.
   2.   Member States and institutions of the Union may propose the secondment of staff to work with the EUSR. The salary of personnel who are seconded by a Member State or an institution of the Union to the EUSR shall be covered by the Member State or the institution of the Union concerned respectively. Experts seconded by Member States to the General Secretariat of the Council may also be posted to the EUSR. International contracted staff shall have the nationality of a Member State.
   3.   All seconded personnel shall remain under the administrative authority of the sending Member State or Union institution and shall carry out their duties and act in the interest of the mandate of the EUSR.
   Article 7
   Privileges and immunities of the EUSR and his staff
   The privileges, immunities and further guarantees necessary for the completion and smooth functioning of the mission of the EUSR and the members of his staff shall be agreed with the host party/parties, as appropriate. Member States and the Commission shall grant all necessary support to such effect.
   Article 8
   Security of EU classified information
   The EUSR and the members of his team shall respect the security principles and minimum standards established by Council Decision 2001/264/EC of 19 March 2001 adopting the Council’s security regulations (2), in particular when managing EU classified information.
   Article 9
   Access to information and logistical support
   1.   Member States, the Commission and the General Secretariat of the Council shall ensure that the EUSR is given access to any relevant information.
   2.   The Union delegations and/or Member States, as appropriate, shall provide logistical support in the region.
   Article 10
   Security
   In accordance with the Union’s policy on the security of personnel deployed outside the Union in an operational capacity under Title V of the Treaty, the EUSR shall take all reasonably practicable measures, in conformity with his mandate and the security situation in his geographical area of responsibility, for the security of all personnel under his direct authority, notably by:

               (a)

               establishing a mission-specific security plan based on guidance from the General Secretariat of the Council, including mission-specific physical, organisational and procedural security measures, governing management of the secure movement of personnel to, and within, the mission area, as well as management of security incidents and a mission contingency and evacuation plan;

               (b)

               ensuring that all personnel deployed outside the Union are covered by high risk insurance as required by the conditions in the mission area;

               (c)

               ensuring that all members of his team to be deployed outside the Union, including locally contracted personnel, have received appropriate security training before or upon arriving in the mission area, based on the risk ratings assigned to the mission area by the General Secretariat of the Council;

               (d)

               ensuring that all agreed recommendations made following regular security assessments are implemented and providing the HR, the Council and the Commission with written reports on their implementation and on other security issues within the framework of the mid-term and mandate implementation reports.

         Article 11
   Reporting
   The EUSR shall regularly provide the HR and the PSC with oral and written reports. The EUSR shall also report as necessary to Council working parties. Regular written reports shall be circulated through the COREU network. Upon recommendation of the HR or the PSC, the EUSR may provide the Foreign Affairs Council with reports.
   Article 12
   Coordination
   1.   The EUSR shall promote overall Union political coordination. He shall help ensure that all Union instruments in the field are engaged coherently to attain the Union’s policy objectives. The activities of the EUSR shall be coordinated with those of the Commission, as well as with those of the EUSR for Central Asia and with the Union’s representation in Pakistan. The EUSR shall provide Member States’ missions and the Union’s delegations with regular briefings.
   2.   In the field, close liaison shall be maintained with the Heads of the Union delegations and Member States’ Heads of Mission. They shall make best efforts to assist the EUSR in the implementation of the mandate. The EUSR shall provide the Head of the EU Police Mission in Afghanistan (EUPOL AFGHANISTAN) with local political guidance. The EUSR and the Civilian Operation Commander shall consult each other as required. The EUSR shall also liaise with other international and regional actors in the field.
   Article 13
   Review
   The implementation of this Decision and its consistency with other contributions from the Union to the region shall be kept under regular review. The EUSR shall present the HR, the Council and the Commission with a progress report at the end of February 2011 and a comprehensive mandate implementation report at the end of the mandate.
   Article 14
   Entry into force
   This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.

      Done at Brussels, 11 August 2010.

            For the Council

            The President

         S. VANACKERE

      (1)  OJ L 75, 23.3.2010, p. 22.

      (2)  OJ L 101, 11.4.2001, p. 1.


title: Council Decision 2014/727/CFSP of 20 October 2014 amending Decision 2011/137/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Libya

text:
               21.10.2014

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 301/30

         COUNCIL DECISION 2014/727/CFSP
   of 20 October 2014
   amending Decision 2011/137/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Libya
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 29 thereof,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               On 28 February 2011, the Council adopted Decision 2011/137/CFSP (1).

               (2)

               On 27 June 2014, the Sanctions Committee established pursuant to United Nations Security Council Resolution (‘UNSCR’) 1970 (2011) concerning Libya updated the list of individuals and entities subject to restrictive measures. The lists set out in Annexes I and III to Decision 2011/137/CFSP should therefore be amended accordingly.

               (3)

               On 27 August 2014, the United Nations Security Council adopted UNSCR 2174 (2014), extending the application of the travel ban and asset freeze measures as set out in paragraph 22 of UNSCR 1970 (2011) and paragraph 23 of UNSCR 1973 (2011).

               (4)

               In addition, UNSCR 2174 (2014) amends the scope of the arms embargo imposed by paragraph 9 of UNSCR 1970 (2011), paragraph 13 of UNSCR 2009 (2011) and paragraphs 9 and 10 of UNSCR 2095 (2013). It is therefore necessary to amend Decision 2011/137/CFSP in order to further clarify the scope of the arms embargo.

               (5)

               Decision 2011/137/CFSP should therefore be amended accordingly.

               (6)

               Further action by the Union is needed in order to implement certain of these amendments,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   Decision 2011/137/CFSP is hereby amended as follows:

               (1)

               Article 2 is replaced by the following:
               ‘Article 2
               1.   Article 1 shall not apply to:

                           (a)

                           the supply, sale or transfer of non-lethal military equipment or of equipment which might be used for internal repression, intended solely for humanitarian or protective use;

                           (b)

                           the provision of technical assistance, training or other assistance, including personnel, related to such equipment;

                           (c)

                           the provision of financial assistance related to such equipment.

                     2.   Article 1 shall not apply to:

                           (a)

                           the supply, sale or transfer of arms and related materiel;

                           (b)

                           the provision of technical assistance, training or other assistance, including personnel, related to such equipment;

                           (c)

                           the provision of financial assistance related to such equipment,

                     as approved in advance by the Committee established pursuant to paragraph 24 of UNSCR 1970 (2011) (“the Committee”).
               3.   Article 1 shall not apply to the supply, sale or transfer of small arms, light weapons and related materiel, temporarily exported to Libya for the sole use of United Nations (UN) personnel, representatives of the media and humanitarian and development workers and associated personnel, notified to the Committee in advance and in the absence of a negative decision by the Committee within five working days of such a notification.
               4.   Article 1 shall not apply to the supply, sale or transfer of non-lethal military equipment intended solely for security or disarmament assistance to the Libyan government, as well as the provision of related technical assistance, training or financial assistance.
               5.   Article 1 shall not apply to the supply, sale or transfer of protective clothing, including flak jackets and military helmets, temporarily exported to Libya by UN personnel, personnel of the Union or its Member States, representatives of the media and humanitarian and development workers and associated personnel for their personal use only.
               6.   Article 1 shall not apply to the supply, sale or transfer of non-lethal military equipment intended solely for humanitarian or protective use, and related technical assistance or training.’;

               (2)

               in Article 5(1), point (a) is replaced by the following:

                           ‘(a)

                           persons listed in Annex I to UNSCR 1970 (2011), and additional persons designated by the Security Council or by the Committee in accordance with paragraph 22 of UNSCR 1970 (2011), paragraph 23 of UNSCR 1973 (2011), and paragraph 4 of UNSCR 2174 (2014), as listed in Annex I to this Decision.’

                     ;

               (3)

               in Article 6(1), point (a) is replaced by the following:

                           ‘(a)

                           persons and entities listed in Annex II to UNSCR 1970 (2011), and additional persons and entities designated by the Security Council or by the Committee in accordance with paragraph 22 of UNSCR 1970 (2011), paragraphs 19 and 23 of UNSCR 1973 (2011), and paragraph 4 of UNSCR 2174 (2014), as listed in Annex III to this Decision.’

                     .

         Article 2
   Annexes I and III to Decision 2011/137/CFSP shall be amended as set out in the Annex to this Decision.
   Article 3
   This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

      Done at Luxembourg, 20 October 2014.

            For the Council

            The President

         C. ASHTON

      (1)  Council Decision 2011/137/CFSP of 28 February 2011 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Libya (OJ L 58, 3.3.2011, p. 53).

      ANNEX
      The entries set out in Annexes I and III to Decision 2011/137/CFSP concerning the persons listed below are replaced by the following entries:

                     DORDA, Abu Zayd Umar

                  Director, External Security Organisation. Regime loyalist. Head of external intelligence agency.
                  Believed status/location: in custody in Libya.
                  Date of UN designation: 17.3.2011 (EU designation: 28.2.2011).

                     AL-SENUSSI, Colonel Abdullah

                  Title: Colonel
                  DOB: 1949
                  POB: Sudan

                     a.k.a.: Ould Ahmed, Abdoullah
                  Passport number: B0515260
                  DOB: 1948
                  POB: Anefif (Kidal), Mali
                  Date of issue: 10 Jan 2012
                  Place of issue: Bamako, Mali
                  Date of expiration: 10 Jan 2017

                     a.k.a.: Ould Ahmed, Abdoullah
                  Mali ID number: 073/SPICRE
                  POB: Anefif, Mali
                  Date of issue: 6 Dec 2011
                  Place of issue: Essouck, Mali
                  Director Military Intelligence. Military Intelligence involvement in suppression of demonstrations. Past history includes suspicion of involvement in Abu Selim prison massacre. Convicted in absentia for bombing of UTA flight. Brother-in-law of Muammar QADHAFI.
                  Believed status/location: in custody in Libya
                  Date of UN designation: 17.3.2011 (EU designation: 28.2.2011).


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Council Decision of 23 November 1995 on publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities of acts and other texts adopted by the Council in the field of asylum and immigration

Official Journal C 274 , 19/09/1996 P. 0001 - 0002

COUNCIL DECISION of 23 November 1995 on publication in the Official  Journal of the European Communities of acts and other texts adopted by the Council in the field of  asylum and immigration (96/C 274/01)The Council agrees that the acts and other  texts in the field of asylum and immigration which have been adopted to date by the Council since  the entry into force of the Treaty on European Union and which appear on the attached list and are  reproduced in Annexes I, II, III and IV will be published in the Official Journal of the European  Communities. List of acts and other texts adopted by the Council in the field of asylum and  immigration, to the published in the Official Journal of the European Communities I. Resolutions 1. Council resolution of 20 June 1994 on limitations on admission of third-country nationals to the  territory of the Member States for employment. 2. Council resolution of 30 November 1994 relating to the limitations on the admission of  third-country nationals to the territory of the Member States for the purpose of pursuing  activities as self-employed persons. 3. Council resolution of 30 November 1994 on the admission of third-country nationals to the  territory of the Member States for study purposes. 4. Council resolution of 20 June 1995 on minimum guarantees for asylum procedures. II. Recommendations 1. Council recommendation of 30 November 1994 concerning the adoption of a standard travel document  for the expulsion of third-country nationals. 2. Council recommendation of 30 November 1994 concerning a specimen bilateral readmission agreement  between a Member State and a third country. 3. Council recommendation of 24 July 1995 on the guiding principles to be followed in drawing up  protocols on the implementation of readmission agreements. III. Conclusions and other texts 1. Council conclusions of 20 June 1994 concerning the possible application of Article K.9 of the  Treaty on European Union to asylum policy. 2. Means of proof in the framework of the Dublin Convention. 3. Form of a laissez-passer for the transfer of an asylum applicant from one Member State to  another. 4. Circulation and confidentiality of joint reports on the situation in certain third countries. 5. Standard form for determining the State responsible for examining an application for asylum. 6. Council conclusions of 20 June 1994 on the Commission communication on immigration and asylum  policies. 7. Council conclusions of 30 November 1994 on the organization and development of the Centre for  Information, Discussion and Exchange on the Crossing of Frontiers and Immigration (Cirefi). IV. Miscellaneous 1. Guidelines for joint reports on third countries. 2. Second activity report on the Centre for Information, Discussion and Exchange on Asylum  (Cirea). 3. Honorary consuls already empowered to issue visas who, as a transitional measure, will be  allowed to issue uniform visas.


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2001/919/EC: Council Decision of 3 December 2001 on the conclusion of an Additional Protocol adjusting the trade aspects of the Interim Agreement between the European Community, of the one part, and the Republic of Croatia, of the other part, to take account of the outcome of the negotiations between the parties on reciprocal preferential concessions for certain wines, the reciprocal recognition, protection and control of wine names and the reciprocal recognition, protection and control of designations for spirits and aromatised drinks

Official Journal L 342 , 27/12/2001 P. 0060 - 0062

Council Decisionof 3 December 2001on the conclusion of an Additional Protocol adjusting the trade aspects of the Interim Agreement between the European Community, of the one part, and the Republic of Croatia, of the other part, to take account of the outcome of the negotiations between the parties on reciprocal preferential concessions for certain wines, the reciprocal recognition, protection and control of wine names and the reciprocal recognition, protection and control of designations for spirits and aromatised drinks(2001/919/EC)THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 133, in conjunction with the first sentence of the first subparagraph of Article 300(2), and Article 300(4) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas:(1) The Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Croatia, of the other, hereinafter referred to as the Stabilisation and Association Agreement, was initialled on 14 May 2001 and signed on 29 October 2001 at Luxembourg. Article 27(4) of the Stabilisation and Association Agreement provides that the trade arrangements to apply to wine and spirits products remain to be defined.(2) An Interim Agreement will ensure the development of trade links through the establishment of a contractual relation and shall implement as speedily as possible the provisions of the Stabilisation and Association Agreement on trade and trade-related matters. This Interim Agreement was initialled on 10 July 2001 and signed on 29 October 2001 at Luxembourg. Article 14(4) of the Interim Agreement repeats the commitment to a separate wine and spirits protocol.(3) In accordance with the Directives adopted by the Council on 13 November 2000, the Commission and the Republic of Croatia reached agreement on 20 April 2001 on new reciprocal trade concessions for certain wines and on the reciprocal recognition, protection and control of wine names and spirits designations. In order to ensure consistency within the overall stabilisation process, the results of these negotiations should be integrated into the framework of the Interim Agreement in the form of an Additional Protocol.(4) Provisions to adopt the implementing Regulations on preferential trade concessions provided for certain wines should be made by the Commission, assisted by the Customs Code Committee set up by Article 248a of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 of 12 October 1992 establishing the Community Customs Code(1), notwithstanding Article 62 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in wine(2). The Commission shall make the necessary amendments and technical adaptations to the implementing Regulations which might result from new preferential agreements, protocols, Exchanges of Letters or other acts concluded between the European Community and the Republic of Croatia, or which are necessary following the changes to the Combined Nomenclature and TARIC codes.(5) In order to facilitate the implementation of certain provisions of the Protocol, the Commission should be authorised to approve, on behalf of the Community, decisions amending the lists and the Protocols to the Agreement on the reciprocal recognition, protection and control of wine names (Annex II to the Protocol) and to the Agreement on the reciprocal recognition, protection and control of designations of spirits and aromatised drinks (Annex III to the Protocol). In adopting these acts, the Commission should be assisted by the Management Committee for Wine set up by Article 74 of Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999, on the one hand, and by the Implementation Committee for Spirit Drinks set up by Article 13 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1576/89 of 29 May 1989 laying down general rules on the definition, description and presentation of spirit drinks(3) and the Implementation Committee for Aromatised wines set up by Article 12 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1601/1991 of 10 June 1991 laying down general rules on the definition, description and presentation of aromatised wines, aromatised wine-based drinks and aromatised wine-product cocktails(4), on the other hand.(6) The measures necessary for the implementation of this Decision should be adopted in accordance with Council Decision 1999/468/EC of 28 June 1999 laying down the procedures for the exercise of implementing powers conferred on the Commission(5),HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Article 1The Additional Protocol adjusting the trade aspects of the Interim Agreement between the European Community, of the one part, and the Republic of Croatia, of the other part, to take account of the outcome of the negotiations between the parties on reciprocal preferential concessions for certain wines, the reciprocal recognition, protection and control of wine names and the reciprocal recognition, protection and control of designations for spirits and aromatised drinks (hereinafter referred to as "the Protocol"), is hereby approved on behalf of the Community.The text of the Protocol is attached to this Decision.Article 21. The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person empowered to sign the Protocol on behalf of the Community, in order to express the consent of the Community to be bound.2. The President of the Council shall, on behalf of the Community, make the notification of approval provided for in Article 3 of the Protocol.Article 3Provisions for the application of the tariff quotas for certain wines provided in Annex I to the Protocol, as well as amendments and technical adaptations to the implementing Regulations necessary following changes to the Combined Nomenclature codes and to the TARIC subdivisions or arising from the conclusion of new agreements, protocols, Exchanges of Letters or other acts between the Community and the Republic of Croatia, shall be adopted by the Commission according to the procedure set out in Article 4(2) of this Decision, notwithstanding Article 62 of Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999.Article 41. The Commission shall be assisted by the Customs Code Committee set up by Article 248a of Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92.2. Where reference is made to this paragraph, Articles 4 and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply.The period provided for in Article 4(3) of Decision 1999/468/EC shall be set at three months.3. The Committee shall adopt its rules of procedure.Article 51. For the purposes of the decisions of the Interim Committee concerning the establishment of lists of protected names provided for in Article 4(7) and Article 14(2)(a) of the Agreement on the reciprocal recognition, protection and control of wine names, the Community's position shall be established by the Council acting by qualified majority on a proposal from the Commission.2. Without prejudice to paragraph 1, for the purposes of Articles 13 and 14 of the Agreement on the reciprocal recognition, protection and control of wine names, the Commission shall conclude the necessary acts amending the lists and the Protocol to the Agreement according to the procedure set out in Article 6(2) of this Decision. For all other cases coming under the above Articles, the Community position shall be established and presented by the Commission.Article 61. The Commission shall be assisted by the Management Committee for Wine set up by Article 74 of Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999.2. Where reference is made to this paragraph, the management procedure laid down in Articles 4 and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply.The period provided for in Article 4(3) of Decision 1999/468/EC shall be set at one month.3. The Committee shall adopt its rules of procedure.Article 71. For the purposes of the decisions of the Interim Committee concerning the establishment of lists of protected designations provided for in Article 4(5) and Article 14(2)(a) of the Agreement on the reciprocal recognition, protection and control of designations for spirits and aromatised drinks, the Community's position shall be established by the Council acting by qualified majority on a proposal from the Commission.2. Without prejudice to paragraph 1, for the purposes of Articles 13 and 14 of the Agreement on the reciprocal recognition, protection and control of designations for spirits and aromatised drinks, the Commission shall conclude the necessary acts amending the lists and the Protocol to the Agreement according to the procedure set out in Article 8(2) of this Decision. For all other cases coming under the above Articles, the Community position shall be established and presented by the Commission.Article 81. The Commission shall be assisted by the Implementation Committee for Spirit Drinks instituted by Article 13 of Regulation (EEC) No 1576/89 and by the Implementation Committee for Aromatised Wines, Aromatised Wine-Based Drinks and Aromatised Wine-Product Cocktails set up by Article 12 of Regulation (EEC) No 1601/91.2. Where reference is made to this paragraph, Articles 5 and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply.The period provided for in Article 5(6) of Decision 1999/468/EC shall be one month.3. The Committees shall adopt their rules of procedure.Article 9This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities.Done at Brussels, 3 December 2001.For the CouncilThe PresidentF. Vandenbroucke(1) OJ L 302, 19.10.1992, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2700/2000 (OJ L 311, 12.12.2000, p. 17).(2) OJ L 179, 14.7.1999, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2826/2000 (OJ L 328, 23.12.2000, p. 2).(3) OJ L 160, 12.6.1989, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3378/94 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 366, 31.12.1994, p. 1).(4) OJ L 149, 14.6.1991, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2061/96 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 277, 31.10.1996, p.2).(5) OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23.


title: 2006/1/EC: Council Decision of  21 December 2005  appointing two Lithuanian members and three Lithuanian alternate members to the Committee of the Regions

text:
               4.1.2006

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 1/5

      COUNCIL DECISION

   of 21 December 2005
   appointing two Lithuanian members and three Lithuanian alternate members to the Committee of the Regions
   (2006/1/EC)
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 263 thereof,
   Having regard to the proposal from the Lithuanian Government,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               On 22 January 2002 the Council adopted Decision 2002/60/EC appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions for the period 26 January 2002 to 25 January 2006 (1).

               (2)

               Two members’ seats on the Committee of the Regions have become vacant following the resignation of Mr Darius GUDELIS and the expiry of the mandate of Mr Ramūnas GARBARAVIČIUS; one alternate member's seat has become vacant following the resignation of Mr Alfredas PEKELIŪNAS; two alternate members' seats will become vacant following the appointment as members of Mr Arnoldas ABRAMAVIČIUS and Mr Antanas GUSTAITIS,

         HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
   Article 1
   The following are hereby appointed to the Committee of the Regions for the remainder of the current term of office, which ends on 25 January 2006:

               (a)

               as members:

                           —

                           Mr Arnoldas ABRAMAVIČIUS, member of Zarasai district municipal council, in place of Mr Ramūnas GARBARAVIČIUS, and

                           —

                           Mr Antanas GUSTAITIS, mayor of Prienai district municipality, in place of Mr Darius GUDELIS;

               (b)

               as alternate members:

                           —

                           Mr Edmundas ČĖSNA, member of Raseiniai district municipal council, in place of Mr Arnoldas ABRAMAVIČIUS, and

                           —

                           Mr Vytautas RAČKAUSKAS, mayor of Visaginas district municipality, in place of Mr Antanas GUSTAITIS, and

                           —

                           Mr Povilas ŽAGUNIS, mayor of Panevėžys district municipality, in place of Mr Alfredas PEKELIŪNAS.

         Article 2
   This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.
   It shall take effect on the day of its adoption.

      Done at Brussels, 21 December 2005.

            For the Council

            The President

         B. BRADSHAW

      (1)  OJ L 24, 26.1.2002, p. 38.


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87/286/EEC: Council Decision of 26 May 1987 on the application between the Community and Switzerland of the provisions laid down in Sections II and III of the Agreement on the International Carriage of Passengers by Road by means of Occasional Coach and Bus Services (ASOR)

Official Journal L 143 , 03/06/1987 P. 0032 - 0032 Finnish special edition: Chapter 7 Volume 3 P. 0151  Swedish special edition: Chapter 7 Volume 3 P. 0151  Special edition in Czech Chapter 07 Volume 001 P. 261  - 261 Special edition in Estonian Chapter 07 Volume 001 P. 261  - 261 Special edition in Hungarian Chapter 07 Volume 001 P. 261  - 261 Special edition in Lithuanian Chapter 07 Volume 001 P. 261  - 261 Special edition in Latvian Chapter 07 Volume 001 P. 261  - 261 Special edition in Maltese Chapter 07 Volume 001 P. 261  - 261 Special edition in Polish Chapter 07 Volume 001 P. 261  - 261 Special edition in Slovakian Chapter 07 Volume 001 P. 261  - 261 Special edition in Slovenian Chapter 07 Volume 001 P. 261  - 261

		Council Decisionof 26 May 1987on the application between the Community and Switzerland of the provisions laid down in Sections II and III of the Agreement on the International Carriage of Passengers by Road by means of Occasional Coach and Bus Services (ASOR)(87/286/EEC)THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 75 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission [1],Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament [2],Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee [3],Whereas the Agreement on the International Carriage of Passengers by Road by means of Occasional Coach and Bus Services (ASOR) was approved on behalf of the European Economic Community by Decision 82/505/EEC [4] ; whereas the ASOR entered into force on 1 December 1983 between the European Economic Community, Finland, Norway, Sweden and Turkey; whereas the ASOR entered into force on 1 June 1986 for Austria ;Whereas the ASOR did not enter into force in the case of Switzerland until 1 January 1987 ; whereas it follows from Article 18 (4) that the provisions of Sections II and III of the ASOR should apply to Switzerland from 1 August 1987 ;Whereas Switzerland has requested the agreement of the other contracting parties to bring this date forward to 1 April 1987, in view of the practical and economic disadvantages which would result from applying Sections II and III of the ASOR to Switzerland in the very middle of the tourist season ;Whereas it is appropriate for practical, economic and political reasons to apply the ASOR from 1 June 1987,HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS :Sole ArticleThe European Economic Community accepts that the provisions laid down in Sections II and III of the Agreement on the International Carriage of Passengers by Road by means of Occasional Coach and Bus Services (ASOR) shall apply between the Community and Switzerland from 1 June 1987.Done at Brussels, 26 May 1987.For the CouncilThe PresidentL. Tindemans[1] OJ No C 113, 28. 4. 1987, p. 3.[2] Opinion delivered on 15 May 1987 (not yet published in the Official Journal).[3] Opinion delivered on 14 May 1987 (not yet published in the Official Journal).[4] OJ No L 230, 5. 8. 1982, p. 38.--------------------------------------------------


title: Council Decision (CFSP) 2017/994 of 12 June 2017 amending Decision (CFSP) 2016/849 concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea

text:
               13.6.2017

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 149/75

         COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2017/994
   of 12 June 2017
   amending Decision (CFSP) 2016/849 concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 29 thereof,
   Having regard to Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/849 of 27 May 2016 concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and repealing Decision 2013/183/CFSP (1), and in particular Article 33(2) thereof,
   Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               On 27 May 2016, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2016/849.

               (2)

               In accordance with Article 36(2) of Decision (CFSP) 2016/849, the Council has reviewed the list of designated persons and entities set out in Annex II to that Decision.

               (3)

               The Council concluded that one person and one entity should be removed from the list set out in Annex II to Decision (CFSP) 2016/849.

               (4)

               The Council has also concluded that the entries concerning certain persons and entities included in Annex II to Decision (CFSP) 2016/849 should be updated.

               (5)

               Annex II to Decision (CFSP) 2016/849 should therefore be amended accordingly,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   Annex II to Decision (CFSP) 2016/849 is amended as set out in the Annex to this Decision.
   Article 2
   This Decision shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

      Done at Luxembourg, 12 June 2017.

            For the Council

            The President

         C. CAMILLERI

      (1)  OJ L 141, 28.5.2016, p. 79.

      ANNEX
      In Annex II to Decision (CFSP) 2016/849, Sections I and II are replaced by the following:

         ‘I.   Persons and entities responsible for the DPRK's nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes or persons or entities acting on their behalf or at their direction, or entities owned or controlled by them
         A.   Persons

                     Name

                     Alias

                     Identifying information

                     Date of designation

                     Statement of Reasons

                     1.

                     CHON Chi Bu

                     CHON Chi-bu

                     22.12.2009

                     Member of the General Bureau of Atomic Energy, former technical director of Yongbyon. Photographs connected him to nuclear reactor in Syria before it was bombed by Israel in 2007.

                     2.

                     CHU Kyu-Chang

                     JU Kyu-Chang; JU Kyu Chang

                     DOB: 25.11.1928
                     POB: South Hamyo'ng Province, DPRK

                     22.12.2009

                     Former member of the National Defence Commission, which was a key body for national defence matters in the DPRK before it was reformed into the State Affaires Commission (SAC). Former director of the department of munitions of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea. Reported with KIM Jong Un on a warship in 2013. Director of the Machine Building Industry Department of the Worker's Party of Korea. Elected Workers' Party of Korea Central Committee alternate member in May 2016 at the 7th Congress of Workers' Party of Korea, where WPK adopted a decision to continue the DPRK's nuclear programme. As such, responsible for supporting or promoting the DPRK's nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes.

                     3.

                     HYON Chol-hae

                     HYON Chol Hae

                     DOB:1934
                     POB: Manchuria, China.

                     22.12.2009

                     Korean People's Army Marshal since April 2016. Deputy Director of the General Political Department of the Korean People's Army (military adviser to late Kim Jong-Il). Elected Workers' Party of Korea Central Committee member in May 2016 at the 7th Congress of Workers' Party of Korea, where WPK adopted a decision to continue the DPRK's nuclear programme.

                     4.

                     KIM Yong-chun

                     Young-chun; KIM Yong Chun

                     DOB: 4.3.1935
                     Passport number: 554410660

                     22.12.2009

                     Korean People's Army Marshal. Former deputy Chairman of the National Defence Commission, which was a key body for national defence matters in the DPRK before it was reformed into the State Affaires Commission (SAC). Former Minister of the People's Armed Forces, special adviser to late Kim Jong-Il on nuclear strategy. Elected Workers' Party of Korea Central Committee member in May 2016 at the 7th Congress of Workers' Party of Korea, where WPK adopted a decision to continue the DPRK's nuclear programme.

                     5.

                     O Kuk-Ryol

                     O Kuk Ryol

                     DOB:1931
                     POB: Jilin Province, China.

                     22.12.2009

                     Former deputy Chairman of the National Defence Commission, which was a key body for national defence matters in the DPRK before it was reformed into the State Affaires Commission (SAC), supervising the acquisition abroad of advanced technology for nuclear and ballistic programmes. Elected Workers' Party of Korea Central Committee member in May 2016 at the 7th Congress of Workers' Party of Korea, where WPK adopted a decision to continue the DPRK's nuclear programme.

                     6.

                     PAEK Se-bong

                     PAEK Se Bong

                     DOB: 1946

                     22.12.2009

                     Former chairman of the Second Economic Committee (responsible for the ballistic programme) of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea. Member of the National Defence Commission, which was a key body for national defence matters in the DPRK before it was reformed into the State Affaires Commission (SAC). Promoted to Major-General.

                     7.

                     PAK Jae-gyong

                     Chae-Kyong; PAK Jae Gyong

                     DOB: 1933
                     Passport number: 554410661

                     22.12.2009

                     Deputy Director of the General Political Department of the People's Armed Forces and Deputy Director of the Logistics Bureau of the People's Armed Forces (military adviser to late Kim Jong-II). Present at KIM Jong Un's inspection of Strategic Rocket Force Command.

                     8.

                     RYOM Yong

                     22.12.2009

                     Director of the General Bureau of Atomic Energy (entity designated by the United Nations), in charge of international relations.

                     9.

                     SO Sang-kuk

                     SO Sang Kuk

                     DOB: between 1932 and 1938

                     22.12.2009

                     Head of the Department of Nuclear Physics, Kim Il Sung University.

                     10.

                     Lieutenant General KIM Yong Chol

                     KIM Yong-Chol; KIM Young-Chol; KIM Young-Cheol; KIM Young-Chul

                     DOB: 1946
                     POB: Pyongan-Pukto, DPRK

                     19.12.2011

                     Elected member of Workers' Party of Korea Central Military Commission and Workers' Party of Korea Central Committee, Vice Chairman for Inter-Korean Relations. Former commander of Reconnaissance General Bureau (RGB). Promoted to United Front Department director in May 2016 at the 7th Congress of Workers' Party of Korea.

                     11.

                     PAK To-Chun

                     PAK To Chun

                     DOB: 9.3.1944
                     POB: Rangrim, Jagang province, DPRK.

                     19.12.2011

                     Member of the National Security Council. He is in charge of the arms industry. It is reported that he commands the office for nuclear energy. This institution is decisive for DPRK's nuclear and rocket launcher program. Photo taken with contributors to the H-bomb test and satellite launch.

                     12.

                     CHOE Kyong-song

                     CHOE Kyong song

                     20.5.2016

                     Colonel General in the Korean People's Army. Former member of the Central Military Commission of the Workers' Party of Korea, which is a key body for national defence matters in the DPRK. As such, responsible for supporting or promoting the DPRK's nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes.

                     13.

                     CHOE Yong-ho

                     CHOE Yong Ho

                     20.5.2016

                     Colonel General in the Korean People's Army/Korean People's Army Air Force General. Former member of the Central Military Commission of the Workers' Party of Korea, which is a key body for national defence matters in the DPRK. Commander of Korean People's Army Air Force and Anti-aircraft force. As such, responsible for supporting or promoting the DPRK's nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes.

                     14.

                     HONG Sung-Mu

                     HUNG Sun Mu; HONG Sung Mu

                     DOB: 1.1.1942

                     20.5.2016

                     Deputy-director of the Munitions Industry Department (MID). In charge of the development of programmes concerning conventional arms and missiles, including ballistic missiles. One of the main persons responsible for the industrial development programmes for nuclear arms. As such, responsible for the DPRK's nuclear arms-related, ballistic-missile-related, or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes.

                     15.

                     JO Kyongchol

                     JO Kyong Chol

                     20.5.2016

                     General in the Korean People's Army. Former member of the Central Military Commission of the Workers' Party of Korea, which is a key body for national defence matters in the DPRK. Director of the Military Security Command. As such, responsible for supporting or promoting the DPRK's nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes. Accompanied Kim Jong Un to largest-ever long-range artillery fire drill.

                     16.

                     KIM Chun-sam

                     KIM Chun Sam

                     20.5.2016

                     Lieutenant General, former member of the Central Military Commission of the Workers' Party of Korea, which is a key body for national defence matters in the DPRK. Director of the Operations Department of the Military Headquarters of the Korean People's Army and first vice chief of the Military Headquarters. As such, responsible for supporting or promoting the DPRK's nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes.

                     17.

                     KIM Chun-sop

                     KIM Chun Sop

                     20.5.2016

                     Former member of the National Defence Commission, which is now reformed into the State Affaires Commission (SAC), which is a key body for national defence matters in the DPRK. As such, responsible for supporting or promoting the DPRK's nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes. At photo session for those who contributed to successful SLBM test in May 2015.

                     18.

                     KIM Jong-gak

                     KIM Jong Gak

                     DOB: 20.7.1941
                     POB: Pyongyang, DPRK

                     20.5.2016

                     Vice Marshal in the Korean People's Army, rector of the Military University of Kim Il-Sung, former member of the Central Military Commission of the Workers' Party of Korea, which is a key body for national defence matters in the DPRK. As such, responsible for supporting or promoting the DPRK's nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes.

                     19.

                     KIM Rak Kyom

                     KIM Rak-gyom; KIM Rak Gyom

                     20.5.2016

                     Four Star General, Commander of the Strategic Forces (a.k.a. Strategic Rocket Forces), which now reportedly command four strategic and tactical missile units, including the KN-08 (ICBM) brigade. The EU has designated the Strategic Forces for engaging in activities that have materially contributed to the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction or their means of delivery. Former member of the Central Military Commission of the Workers' Party of Korea, which is a key body for national defence matters in the DPRK. Media reports identified KIM as attending the April 2016 ICBM engine test with KIM Jong Un. As such, responsible for supporting or promoting the DPRK's nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes. Ordered ballistic rocket firing drill.

                     20.

                     KIM Won-hong

                     KIM Won Hong

                     DOB: 7.1.1945
                     POB: Pyongyang, DPRK.
                     Passport no: 745310010

                     20.5.2016

                     General, Director of the State Security Department. Minister of State Security. Member of the Central Military Commission of the Workers' Party of Korea and National Defence Commission, which was a key body for national defence matters in the DPRK before it was reformed into the State Affaires Commission (SAC), which are the key bodies for national defence matters in the DPRK. As such, responsible for supporting or promoting the DPRK's nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes.

                     21.

                     PAK Jong-chon

                     PAK Jong Chon

                     20.5.2016

                     Colonel General (Lieutenant General) in the Korean People's Army, Chief of the Korean People's Armed Forces, Deputy Chief of Staff and Director of the Firepower Command Department. Chief of the Military Headquarters and Director of the Artillery Command Department. Former member of the Central Military Commission of the Workers' Party of Korea, which is a key body for national defence matters in the DPRK. As such, responsible for supporting or promoting the DPRK's nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction- related programmes.

                     22.

                     RI Jong-su

                     RI Jong Su

                     20.5.2016

                     Vice Admiral. Former member of the Central Military Commission of the Workers' Party of Korea, which is a key body for national defence matters in the DPRK. Commander in chief of the Korean Navy, which is involved in the development of ballistic- missile programmes and in the development of the nuclear capacities of the DPRK naval forces. As such, responsible for supporting or promoting the DPRK's nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes.

                     23.

                     SON Chol-ju

                     SON Chol Ju

                     20.5.2016

                     Colonel General of the Korean People's Army and Political director of the Air and Anti-Air forces, which oversees the development of modernised anti-aircraft rockets. As such, responsible for supporting or promoting the DPRK's nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes.

                     24.

                     YUN Jong-rin

                     YUN Jong Rin

                     20.5.2016

                     General, former member of the Central Military Commission of the Workers Party of Korea and member of the National Defence Commission, which was a key body for national defence matters in the DPRK before it was reformed into the State Affaires Commission (SAC), which are all key bodies for national defence matters in the DPRK. As such, responsible for supporting or promoting the DPRK's nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes.

                     25.

                     PAK Yong-sik

                     PAK Yong Sik

                     20.5.2016

                     Four Star General, member of the State Security Department, Minister of the People's Armed Forces. Member of the Central Military Commission of the Workers' Party of Korea and of the National Defence Commission, which was a key body for national defence matters in the DPRK before it was reformed into the State Affaires Commission (SAC), which are all key bodies for national defence matters in the DPRK. Was present at the testing of ballistic missiles in March 2016. As such, responsible for supporting or promoting the DPRK's nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes.

                     26.

                     HONG Yong Chil

                     20.5.2016

                     Deputy Director of the Munitions Industry Department (MID). The Munitions Industry Department — designated by the UNSC on 2 March 2016 — is involved in key aspects of the DPRK's missile programme. MID is responsible for overseeing the development of the DPRK's ballistic missiles, including the Taepo Dong-2, weapons production and R&D programmes. The Second Economic Committee and the Second Academy of Natural Sciences — also designated in August 2010 — are subordinate to the MID. The MID in recent years has worked to develop the KN08 road-mobile ICBM. HONG has accompanied KIM Jong Un to a number of events related to the development of the DPRK's nuclear and ballistic missile programmes and is thought to have played a significant role in the DPRK's nuclear test on 6 January 2016. Vice-Director of the Workers' Party of Korea Central Committee. As such, responsible for supporting or promoting the DPRK's nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes. Present at ground jet test of new-type ICBM engine in April 2016.

                     27.

                     RI Hak Chol

                     RI Hak Chul; RI Hak Cheol

                     DOB: 19.1.1963 or 8.5.1966
                     Passport nos: 381320634, PS- 563410163

                     20.5.2016

                     President of Green Pine Associated Corporation (‘Green Pine’). According to the UN Sanctions Committee, Green Pine has taken over many of the activities of the Korea Mining Development Trading Corporation (KOMID). KOMID was designated by the Committee in April 2009 and is the DPRK's primary arms dealer and main exporter of goods and equipment related to ballistic missiles and conventional weapons. Green Pine is also responsible for approximately half of the arms and related materiel exported by the DPRK. Green Pine has been identified for sanctions for exporting arms or related materiel from the DPRK. Green Pine specialises in the production of maritime military craft and armaments, such as submarines, military boats and missile systems, and has exported torpedoes and technical assistance to Iranian defence-related firms. Green Pine has been designated by the UNSC.

                     28.

                     YUN Chang Hyok

                     DOB: 9.8.1965

                     20.5.2016

                     Deputy Director of the Satellite Control Centre, National Aerospace Development Administration (NADA). NADA is subject to sanctions under UNSCR 2270 (2016) for involvement in the DPRK's development of space science and technology, including satellite launches and carrier rockets. UNSCR 2270 (2016) condemned the DPRK's satellite launch of 7 February 2016 for using ballistic missile technology and being in serious violation of Resolutions 1718 (2006), 1874 (2009), 2087 (2013) and 2094 (2013). As such, responsible for supporting or promoting the DPRK's nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes.

                     29.

                     RI Myong Su

                     DOB: 1937
                     POB: Myongchon, North Hamgyong, DPRK

                     7.4.2017

                     Vice–President of the Central Military Commission of the Workers' Party of Korea and Chief of Staff of the People's Armed Forces. In this capacity, Ri Myong Su holds a key position for national defence matters and is responsible for supporting or promoting the DPRK's nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes.

                     30.

                     SO Hong Chan

                     DOB: 30.12.1957
                     POB: Kangwon, DPRK
                     Passport: PD836410105 Passport date of expiration: 27.11.2021

                     7.4.2017

                     First Vice-Minister of the People's Armed forces, member of the Central Military Commission of the Workers' Party of Korea and Colonel-General in the People's Armed Forces. In this capacity, So Hong Chan is responsible for supporting or promoting the DPRK's nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes.

                     31.

                     WANG Chang Uk

                     DOB: 29.5.1960

                     7.4.2017

                     Minister for Industry and Atomic Energy. In this capacity, Wang Chang Uk is responsible for supporting or promoting the DPRK's nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes.

                     32.

                     JANG Chol

                     DOB: 31.3.1961
                     POB: Pyongyang, DPRK
                     Passport number: 563310042

                     7.4.2017

                     President of the State Academy of Sciences, an organisation dedicated to the development of technological and scientific capacities of the DPRK. In this capacity, Jang Chol holds a strategic position for the development of DPRK nuclear activities and is responsible for supporting or promoting the DPRK's nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes.

               B.   Entities

                     Name

                     Alias

                     Location

                     Date of designation

                     Other information

                     1.

                     Korea Pugang mining and Machinery Corporation ltd

                     22.12.2009

                     Subsidiary of Korea Ryongbong General Corporation (entity designated by the UNSC, 24.4.2009); operates facilities for the production of aluminium powder, which can be used in missiles.

                     2.

                     Korean Ryengwang Trading Corporation

                     Rakwon-dong, Pothonggang District, Pyongyang, DPRK

                     22.12.2009

                     Subsidiary of Korea Ryongbong General Corporation (entity designated by the UNSC, 24.4.2009).

                     3.

                     Sobaeku United Corp

                     Sobaeksu United Corp.

                     22.12.2009

                     State-owned company, involved in research into, and the acquisition, of sensitive products and equipment. It possesses several deposits of natural graphite, which provide raw material for two processing facilities, which, inter alia, produce graphite blocks that can be used in missiles.

                     4.

                     Yongbyon Nuclear Research Centre

                     22.12.2009

                     Research centre which has taken part in the production of military-grade plutonium. Centre maintained by the General Bureau of Atomic Energy (entity designated by the UNSC, 16.7.2009).

                     5.

                     Strategic Rocket Forces

                     20.5.2016

                     Within the DPRK national armed forces, this entity is involved in the development and operational implementation of ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction related programmes.

               II.   Persons and entities providing financial services that could contribute to the DPRK's nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes
         A.   Persons

                     Name

                     Alias

                     Identifying information

                     Date of designation

                     Statement of Reasons

                     1.

                     JON Il-chun

                     JON Il Chun

                     DOB: 24.8.1941

                     22.12.2010

                     In February of 2010 KIM Tong-un was discharged from his office as director of Office 39, which is, among other things, in charge of purchasing goods out of the DPRK diplomatic representations bypassing sanctions. He was replaced by JON Il-chun. Representative of the National Defence Commission, which was a key body for national defence matters in the DPRK before it was reformed into the State Affaires Commission (SAC), has been elected director-general of the State Development Bank in March 2010. Elected Workers' Party of Korea Central Committee alternate member in May 2016 at the 7th Party Congress of Workers' Party of Korea, where WPK adopted a decision to continue the DPRK's nuclear programme.

                     2.

                     KIM Tong-un

                     KIM Tong Un

                     22.12.2009

                     Former director of ‘Office 39’ of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, which is involved in proliferation financing. In 2011, reportedly in charge of ‘Office 38’ to raise funds for the leadership and elites.

                     3.

                     KIM Il-Su

                     KIM Il Su

                     DOB: 2.9.1965
                     POB: Pyongyang, DPRK.

                     3.7.2015

                     Manager in the reinsurance department of the Korea National Insurance Corporation (KNIC) based in the headquarters in Pyongyang and former authorised chief representative of KNIC in Hamburg, acting on behalf of KNIC or at its direction.

                     4.

                     KANG Song-Sam

                     KANG Song Sam

                     DOB: 5.7.1972
                     POB: Pyongyang, DPRK.

                     3.7.2015

                     Former authorised representative of the Korea National Insurance Corporation (KNIC) in Hamburg, continues to act for or on behalf of KNIC or at its direction.

                     5.

                     CHOE Chun-Sik

                     CHOE Chun Sik

                     DOB: 23.12.1963
                     POB: Pyongyang, DPRK.
                     Passport number: 745132109
                     Valid until 12.2.2020

                     3.7.2015

                     Director in the reinsurance department of the Korea National Insurance Corporation (KNIC) based in the headquarters in Pyongyang acting on behalf of KNIC or at its direction.

                     6.

                     SIN Kyu-Nam

                     SIN Kyu Nam

                     DOB: 12.9.1972
                     POB: Pyongyang, DPRK.
                     Passport number: PO472132950

                     3.7.2015

                     Director in the reinsurance department of the Korea National Insurance Corporation (KNIC) based in the headquarters in Pyongyang and former authorised representative of KNIC in Hamburg, acting on behalf of KNIC or at its direction.

                     7.

                     PAK Chun-San

                     PAK Chun San

                     DOB: 18.12.1953
                     POB: Pyongyang, DPRK.
                     Passport number: PS472220097

                     3.7.2015

                     Director in the reinsurance department of the Korea National Insurance Corporation (KNIC) based in the headquarters in Pyongyang at least until December 2015 and former authorised chief representative of KNIC in Hamburg, continues to act for or on behalf of KNIC or at its direction.

                     8.

                     SO Tong Myong

                     DOB: 10.9.1956

                     3.7.2015

                     President of the Korea National Insurance Corporation (KNIC), KNIC Executive Management Committee Chairman (June 2012); Korean National Insurance Corporation General Manager, September 2013, acting on behalf of KNIC or at its direction.

               B.   Entities

                     Name

                     Alias

                     Location

                     Date of designation

                     Other information

                     1.

                     Korea National Insurance Corporation (KNIC) and its branch offices

                     Korea Foreign Insurance Company

                     Haebangsan-dong, Central District, Pyongyang, DPRK
                     Rahlstedter Strasse 83 a, 22149 Hamburg.
                     Korea National Insurance Corporation of Alloway, Kidbrooke Park Road, Blackheath, London SE30LW

                     3.7.2015

                     Korea National Insurance Corporation (KNIC), a State-owned and controlled company, is generating substantial revenue, including foreign exchange, which could contribute to the DPRK's nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes.
                     Furthermore, the KNIC headquarters Pyongyang is linked to Office 39 of the Korean Worker's Party, a designated entity.’