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80/985/EEC: Council Decision of 20 October 1980 appointing a member of the Management Board of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training

Official Journal L 283 , 28/10/1980 P. 0021

****( 1 ) OJ NO L 39 , 13 . 2 . 1975 , P . 1 .        COUNCIL DECISION   OF 20 OCTOBER 1980   APPOINTING A MEMBER OF THE MANAGEMENT BOARD OF THE EUROPEAN CENTRE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF VOCATIONAL TRAINING  ( 80/985/EEC )   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES ,   HAVING REGARD TO THE TREATY ESTABLISHING THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY ,   HAVING REGARD TO COUNCIL REGULATION ( EEC ) NO 337/75 OF 10 FEBRUARY 1975 ON THE CREATION OF A EUROPEAN CENTRE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF VOCATIONAL TRAINING ( 1 ), AND IN PARTICULAR ARTICLE 4 THEREOF ,   HAVING REGARD TO THE COUNCIL DECISION OF 15 JANUARY 1979 APPOINTING THE MEMBERS OF THE MANAGEMENT BOARD OF THE EUROPEAN CENTRE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF VOCATIONAL TRAINING FOR THE PERIOD ENDING ON 14 JANUARY 1982 ,   WHEREAS A MEMBER ' S SEAT ON THE MANAGEMENT BOARD OF THE ABOVE CENTRE IN THE GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVES CATEGORY HAS BECOME VACANT AS A RESULT OF THE RESIGNATION OF DR JOHNSON , OF WHICH THE COUNCIL WAS INFORMED ON 10 JULY 1980 ;   HAVING REGARD TO THE NOMINATION SUBMITTED ON 30 SEPTEMBER 1980 ,   HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS :   SOLE ARTICLE   MR A . BROWN IS HEREBY APPOINTED A MEMBER OF THE MANAGEMENT BOARD OF THE EUROPEAN CENTRE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF VOCATIONAL TRAINING TO REPLACE DR JOHNSON FOR THE REMAINDER OF HIS TERM OF OFFICE , NAMELY UNTIL 14 JANUARY 1982 .   DONE AT LUXEMBOURG , 20 OCTOBER 1980 .   FOR THE COUNCIL   THE PRESIDENT   J . SANTER


title: Council Decision (EU) 2015/1156 of 13 July 2015 on the position to be adopted, on behalf of the European Union, within the EEA Joint Committee concerning an amendment to Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement (Batteries and Accumulators)

text:
               15.7.2015

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 187/24

         COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2015/1156
   of 13 July 2015
   on the position to be adopted, on behalf of the European Union, within the EEA Joint Committee concerning an amendment to Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement (Batteries and Accumulators)
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 192(1) and Article 218(9) thereof,
   Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2894/94 of 28 November 1994 concerning arrangements for implementing the Agreement on the European Economic Area (1), and in particular Article 1(3) thereof,
   Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               The Agreement on the European Economic Area (2) (‘the EEA Agreement’) entered into force on 1 January 1994.

               (2)

               Pursuant to Article 98 of the EEA Agreement, the EEA Joint Committee may decide to amend, inter alia, Annex II to the EEA Agreement.

               (3)

               Directive 2013/56/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council (3) is to be incorporated into the EEA Agreement.

               (4)

               Directive 2013/56/EU repeals Commission Decision 2009/603/EC (4), which has been incorporated into the EEA Agreement.

               (5)

               Given the specific legal and factual situation in Liechtenstein, Article 17 of Directive 2006/66/EC is not to apply to Liechtenstein.

               (6)

               Annex II to the EEA Agreement should therefore be amended accordingly.

               (7)

               The position of the Union within the EEA Joint Committee should be based on the attached draft Decision,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   The position to be adopted, on behalf of the Union, within the EEA Joint Committee on the proposed amendment to Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement shall be based on the draft decision of the EEA Joint Committee attached to this Decision.
   Article 2
   This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.

      Done at Brussels, 13 July 2015.

            For the Council

            The President

         F. ETGEN

      (1)  OJ L 305, 30.11.1994, p. 6.

      (2)  OJ L 1, 3.1.1994, p. 3.

      (3)  Directive 2013/56/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 November 2013 amending Directive 2006/66/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on batteries and accumulators and waste batteries and accumulators as regards the placing on the market of portable batteries and accumulators containing cadmium intended for use in cordless power tools, and of button cells with low mercury content, and repealing Commission Decision 2009/603/EC (OJ L 329, 10.12.2013, p. 5).

      (4)  Commission Decision 2009/603/EC of 5 August 2009 establishing requirements for registration of producers of batteries and accumulators in accordance with Directive 2006/66/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 206, 8.8.2009, p. 13).

      DRAFT
      DECISION OF THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE No …/2015
      of
      amending Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement
      THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE,
      Having regard to the Agreement on the European Economic Area (‘the EEA Agreement’), and in particular Article 98 thereof,
      Whereas:

                  (1)

                  Directive 2013/56/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 November 2013 amending Directive 2006/66/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on batteries and accumulators and waste batteries and accumulators as regards the placing on the market of portable batteries and accumulators containing cadmium intended for use in cordless power tools, and of button cells with low mercury content, and repealing Commission Decision 2009/603/EC (1) is to be incorporated into the EEA Agreement.

                  (2)

                  Directive 2013/56/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council repeals Commission Decision 2009/603/EC (2), which is incorporated into the EEA Agreement and which is consequently repealed under the EEA Agreement.

                  (3)

                  Annex II to the EEA Agreement should therefore be amended accordingly,

            HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
      Article 1
      Chapter XV of Annex II to the EEA Agreement shall be amended as follows:

                  1.

                  The following is added in point 12x (Directive 2006/66/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council):

                              ‘—

                                 32013 L 0056: Directive 2013/56/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 November 2013 (OJ L 329, 10.12.2013, p. 5).

                        The provisions of the Directive shall, for the purposes of this Agreement, be read with the following adaptation:
                  Article 17 shall not apply to Liechtenstein.’

                  2.

                  The text of point 12zt (Commission Decision 2009/603/EC) shall be deleted.

            Article 2
      The texts of Directive 2013/56/EU in the Icelandic and Norwegian languages, to be published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal of the European Union, shall be authentic.
      Article 3
      This Decision shall enter into force on …, provided that all the notifications under Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement have been made (3).
      Article 4
      This Decision shall be published in the EEA Section of, and in the EEA Supplement to, the Official Journal of the European Union.

         Done at Brussels,.

               For the EEA Joint Committee

               The President

               The Secretaries

               to the EEA Joint Committee

         (1)  OJ L 329, 10.12.2013, p. 5.

         (2)  OJ L 206, 8.8.2009, p. 13.

         (3)  [No constitutional requirements indicated.] [Constitutional requirements indicated.]


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DECISION NO 846/2004/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL OF 29 APRIL 2004 AMENDING COUNCIL DECISION 2000/82 I/EC ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A PROGRAMME TO ENCOURAGE THE DEVELOPMENT, DISTRIBUTION AND PROMOTION OF EUROPEAN AUDIOVISUAL WORKS (MEDIA PLUS - DEVELOPMENT, DISTRIBUTION AND PROMOTION) (2001-2005)

Official Journal L 157 , 30/04/2004 P. 0004 - 0006

	Political and Security Committee Decision Proxima/2/2004of 30 November 2004concerning the appointment of the Head of Mission of the EU Police Mission in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, EUPOL Proxima(2004/846/EC)THE POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE,Having regard to the Treaty on European Union and in particular Article 25(3) thereof,Having regard to Council Joint Action 2004/789/CFSP of 22 November 2004 on the extension of the European Union Police Mission in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (EUPOL Proxima), and in particular Article 8(1) thereof,Whereas:(1) Article 8(1) of Joint Action 2004/789/CFSP provides that the Council authorises the Political and Security Committee to take the relevant decisions in accordance with Article 25 of the TEU, including the powers to appoint, upon a proposal by the Secretary General/High Representative, a Head of Mission.(2) The Secretary General/High Representative has proposed the appointment of Mr Jürgen SCHOLZ,HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Article 1Mr Jürgen SCHOLZ is hereby appointed Head of Mission of the European Union Police Mission in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (EUPOL Proxima) from 15 December 2004.Article 2This Decision shall take effect on the day of its adoption.It shall apply until 14 December 2005.Done at Brussels, 30 November 2004.For the Political and Security CommitteeThe PresidentA. Hamer--------------------------------------------------


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31994D0744

94/744/EC: Council Decision of 10 November 1994 on the conclusion of an Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters on the provisional application of the Protocol defining, for the period 6 September 1994 to 5 September 1997, the fishing rights and the financial compensation provided for by the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Cape Verde on fishing off the coast of Cape Verde

Official Journal L 297 , 18/11/1994 P. 0033 - 0033 Finnish special edition: Chapter 4 Volume 6 P. 0144  Swedish special edition: Chapter 4 Volume 6 P. 0144

COUNCIL DECISION of 10 November 1994 on the conclusion of an Agreement in the form of an exchange of letters on the provisional application of the Protocol defining, for the period 6 September 1994 to 5 September 1997, the fishing rights and the  financial compensation provided for by the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Cape Verde on fishing off the coast of Cape Verde (94/744/EC)THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,  Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,  Having regard to the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Cape Verde on fishing off the coast of Cape Verde (1),  Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,  Whereas the Community and the Republic of Cape Verde held negotiations to determine the amendments or additions to be made to the Agreement on fishing off Cape Verde at the end of the period of application of the Protocol;  Whereas, as a result of these negotiations a new Protocol was initialled on 23 June 1994;  Whereas, under this Protocol, Community fishermen enjoy fishing opportunities in the waters falling within the sovereignty or jurisdiction of Cape Verde for the period 6 September 1994 to 5 September 1997;  Whereas, in order to avoid interruption of fishing activities by Community vessels, it is essential that the Protocol in question be approved as quickly as possible; whereas both Parties have therefore initialled an Agreement in the form of an exchange  of letters providing for the provisional application of the initialled Protocol from the day following the date of expiry of the Protocols previously in force; whereas the Agreement in the form of an exchange of letters should be concluded, subject to a  definitive decision pursuant to Article 43 of the Treaty,  HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:   Article 1  The Agreement in the form of an exchange of letters on the provisional application of the Protocol defining, for the period 6 September 1994 to 5 September 1997, the fishing opportunities and the financial contribution provided for by the  Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Cape Verde on fishing off the coast of Cape Verde is hereby approved on behalf of the Community.  The text of the Agreement in the form of an exchange of letters is attached to this Decision.   Article 2  The President of the Council is hereby authorized to designate the persons empowered to sign the Agreement in the form of an exchange of letters in order to bind the Community.  Done at Brussels, 10 November 1994.  For the Council The President U. SEILER-ALBRING  (1) OJ No L 212, 9. 8. 1990, p. 1.


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31998D0686

98/686/EC: Council Decision of 23 March 1998 on the conclusion by the European Community of the Protocol to the 1979 Convention on long-range transboundary air pollution on further reductions of sulphur emissions

Official Journal L 326 , 03/12/1998 P. 0034 - 0034

COUNCIL DECISION of 23 March 1998 on the conclusion by the European Community of the Protocol to the 1979 Convention on long-range transboundary air pollution on further reductions of sulphur emissions (98/686/EC)THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 130s(1), in conjunction with the first sentence of Article 228(2) and the first subparagraph of Article 228(3) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (2),Whereas the Community signed, on 14 June 1994, the Protocol to the 1979 Convention on long-rate transboundary air pollution on further reductions of sulphur emissions (hereinafter 'the Protocol`);Whereas the Protocol seeks to establish ceilings for sulphur emissions for all contracting parties to the Convention;Whereas the measures envisaged in the Protocol contribute to achieving objectives of the Community policy on the environment;Whereas the Community and the Member States cooperate, in the framework of their respective competences, with third countries and the competent international organisations;Whereas, in consequence, the Community should approve the Protocol,HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:Article 1 The Protocol to the 1979 Convention on long-range transboundary air pollution on further reductions of sulphur emissions, signed on 14 June 1994, is hereby approved on behalf of the Community.The text of the Protocol is attached to this Decision.The following Declaration shall be deposited with the instruments of approval:'The European Community states that the ceiling for emissions and the weighted average percentage of the European Community ought not to exceed the sum of the obligations of the Member States of the European Union which have ratified the Protocol, while stressing that all its Member States must reduce their SO2 emissions in accordance with the emission ceilings set in Annex II to the Protocol and in line with the relevant Community legislation.`Article 2 The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person empowered to deposit the instruments of approval and the Declaration referred to in Article 1 with the Secretary General of the United Nations, in accordance with Article 14 of the Protocol.Article 3 This Decision will be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities.Done at Brussels, 23 March 1998.For the CouncilThe PresidentM. MEACHER(1) OJ C 190, 21.6.1997, p. 13.(2) OJ C 14, 19.1.1998.


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31997D0095

97/95/EC, Euratom: Council Decision of 27 January 1997 appointing a member of the Economic and Social Committee

Official Journal L 031 , 01/02/1997 P. 0066 - 0066

COUNCIL DECISION of 27 January 1997 appointing a member of the Economic and Social Committee (97/95/EC, Euratom)THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 195 thereof,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 167 thereof,Having regard to Council Decision 94/660/EC, Euratom of 26 September 1994 concerning the appointment of members of the Economic and Social Committee for the period 21 September 1994 to 20 September 1998 (1),Whereas a seat has become vacant on the Economic and Social Committee following the resignation of Mr Henri Dunkel communicated to the Council on 11 October 1996;Having regard to the nominations submitted by the Luxembourg Government on 30 October 1996;Having obtained the opinion of the Commission of the European Communities,HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Sole Article Mr Léon Drucker is hereby appointed a member of the Economic and Social Committee in place of Mr Henri Dunkel for the remainder of the latter's term of office, which expires on 20 September 1998.Done at Brussels, 27 January 1997.For the CouncilThe PresidentG. ZALM(1) OJ No L 257, 5. 10. 1994, p. 20.


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31985D0158

85/158/EEC: Commission Decision of 22 February 1985 terminating the anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports of certain ball bearings originating in Thailand

Official Journal L 059 , 27/02/1985 P. 0030 - 0031

*****COMMISSION  DECISION  of 22 February 1985  terminating the anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports of certain ball bearings originating in Thailand  (85/158/EEC)  THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN  COMMUNITIES,  Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,  Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2176/84 of 23 July 1984 on protection against dumped or subsidized imports from countries not members of the European Community (1), and in particular Article 9 thereof,  After consultation within the Advisory Committee as provided for under the above Regulation,  Whereas,  A. Procedure  (1) In April 1984 the Commission received a complaint lodged by the Federation of European Bearing Manufacturers' Associations (FEBMA) on behalf of British, French, German and Italian producers of single-row deep-groove radial ball bearings with greatest external diameter not more than 30 mm whose collective output constitutes the majority of Community production of the product in question. This complaint suggested to the extension of the already existing proceeding concerning imports of this product originating in Japan and Singapore to include imports originating in Thailand. The complaint contained evidence of dumping and of material injury resulting therefrom, which was considered sufficient to justify the extension of the proceeding. The Commission accordingly announced, by a notice published in the Official Journal of the European Communities (2), the extension of the anti-dumping proceeding to include imports into the Community of single-row deep-groove radial ball bearings with greatest external diameter not more than 30 mm falling within Common Customs Tariff heading No ex 84.62 and corresponding to NIMEXE code ex 84.62-01, originating in Thailand.  (2) The Commission officially so advised the exporter and importers known to be concerned, the representatives of the exporting country and the complainants and gave the parties directly concerned the opportunity to make known their views in writing and to request a hearing.  (3) One producer/exporter and its related importers in Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom made their views known in writing.  (4) No submissions were made by Community purchasers of the product in question.  (5) The Commission sought and verified all information it deemed to be necessary for the purposes of a preliminary determination and carried out an investigation at the premises of NMB (UK) Ltd, Bracknell, United Kingdom.  (6) The investigation of dumping covered the period 1 July 1983 to 30 June 1984.  B. Result of the investigation  (7) The investigation has established that, during the period investigated, imports of the product in question were declared, for customs purposes, as being of Thai origin and were sold in the Community on this basis.  (8) Pursuant to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1836/78 (3), these ball bearings originate in the country in which assembly preceded by heat treatment, grinding and polishing of the inner and outer rings takes place.  (9) Although the ball bearings referred to above were shipped from Thailand to the Community, it was ascertained during the investigation that the operations carried out in Thailand were not sufficient to confer Thai origin on the products within the meaning of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1836/78.  (10) In the absence therefore of imports of ball bearings of Thai origin during the period under investigation, the proceeding should be terminated,  HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:  Sole Article  The proceeding in connection with the anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of single-row deep-groove radial ball bearings with greatest external diameter not more than 30 mm falling within Common Customs Tariff heading No ex 84.62 and corresponding to NIMEXE code ex 84.62-01, originating in Thailand is hereby terminated.  Done at Brussels, 22 February 1985.  For the Commission  Willy DE CLERCQ  Member of the Commission  (1) OJ No L 201, 30. 7. 1984, p. 1.  (2) OJ No C 179, 7. 7. 1984, p. 2.  (3) OJ No L 210, 1. 8. 1978, p. 49.


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94/314/ECSC: Decision of the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States, meeting within the Council of 30 May 1994 introducing a discontinuation of certain economic and financial relations with Haiti

Official Journal L 139 , 02/06/1994 P. 0008 - 0009

DECISION OF THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE GOVERNMENTS OF THE MEMBER STATES, MEETING WITHIN THE COUNCIL of 30 May 1994 introducing a discontinuation of certain economic and financial relations with Haiti (94/314/ECSC)THE REPRESENTATIVES OF  THE GOVERNMENTS OF THE MEMBER STATES OF THE EUROPEAN AND STEEL COMMUNITY, MEETING WITHIN THE COUNCIL,  Having regard to Council Decision 94/315/CFSP of 30 May 1994 concerning the common position defined on the basis of Article J.2 of the Treaty on European Union regarding the reduction of economic relations with Haiti (1),  Whereas the United Nations Security Council, in view of the persistent absence of democracy and rule of law in Haiti, in particular the refusal of the military authorities in that country to comply in full with the relevant resolutions of the Security  Council and the provisions of the Governors Island Agreement, and in view of the serious violation of human rights in Haiti, and acting under chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations, has adopted resolution 917 on 6 May 1994;  Whereas resolution 917 (1994) obliges all States to discontinue certain economic relations with Haiti;  Whereas the Security Council in resolution 917 (1994) calls upon all States to act strictly in accordance with the provisions of that resolution and/or the earlier relevant resolutions, notwithstanding the existence of any rights or obligations  conferred or imposed by any international agreement or any contract entered into or licence or permit granted prior to the effective date of the measures in resolution 917 (1994) or earlier resolutions;  Whereas resolution 917 (1994) provides for certain exceptions to its provisions when certain conditions are fulfilled and/or certain procedures are followed,  In agreement with the Commission,  HAVE DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:   Article 1  The following shall be prohibited:  (a) the introduction into the territory of the Community of all commodities and products falling under the ECSC Treaty, originating in or coming from Haiti, and having been exported from or transited through that country after the date of entry into  force of this Decision;  (b) the export to, or the transit through, Haiti of all commodities and products, originating in, coming from or in transit through the Community;  (c) the entering or leaving of the territory or territorial sea of Haiti by any and all traffic carrying commodities or products falling under the ECSC Treaty and falling under paragraph (a) and (b);  (d) any activity the object or effect of which is, directly or indirectly, to promote the activities falling under paragraph (a), (b) or (c).   Article 2  1.  The prohibitions set out in Article 1 (a), (b) and (d) shall not apply to the export of commodities or products falling under the ECSC Treaty destined for essential humanitarian needs or in response to requests of President Aristide, on  the condition that a prior authorization has been obtained from the competent authorities of the Member States.  2.  The competent authorities of the Member States shall issue the authorization referred to in paragraph 1 when the Committee established by Security Council resolution 841 (1993) has approved or authorized the export.   Article 3  1.  The prohibitions set out in Article 1 (c) and (d) shall not apply to traffic performed by regularly scheduled maritime shipping lines calling in Haiti with commodities and products falling under Article 2 as well as carrying other  commodities and products which are solely being carried in transit to other destinations, on the condition that a prior authorization has been obtained from the competent authorities of the country exercising jurisdiction over the ship concerned.  2.  The competent authorities of the Member States shall issue the authorization referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article after having established the compliance by the ship with the formal monitoring arrangements established with States cooperating  with the legitimate Government of Haiti as provided for in paragraph 1 of resolution 875 (1993) and paragraph 10 of resolution 917 (1994).   Article 4  1.  Member States shall take the necessary measures to ensure the implementation of this Decision, including the imposition of sanctions where the provisions of this Decision are infringed.  2.  Member States shall inform each other and the Commission of the measures taken under pargraph 1 and of all other relevant information in connection with this Decision.  3.  The names and addresses of the competent authorities of the Member States referred to are contained in the Annex (2).  4.  The Commission is hereby empowered to amend the Annex on the basis of notification of the Member States. Such amendments shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities.   Article 5  This Decision shall apply within the territory of the Community, including its air space and in any aircraft or on any vessel under the jurisdiction of a Member State, and to any person elsewhere who is a national of a Member State and any  body elsewhere which is incorporated or constituted under the law of a Member State.   Article 6  This Decision shall apply notwithstandig any rights or obligations conferred or imposed by any international agreement or any contract entered into or any licence or permit granted before tho entry into force of this Decision.   Article 7  This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.  Done at Brussels, 30 May 1994 The President G. MORAITIS  (1) See page 10 of this Official Journal.(2) This Annex will be published at a later date.


title: Decision (EU) 2015/472 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2015 on the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (application EGF/2014/012 BE/ArcelorMittal, from Belgium)

text:
               20.3.2015

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 76/60

         DECISION (EU) 2015/472 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL
   of 11 March 2015
   on the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (application EGF/2014/012 BE/ArcelorMittal, from Belgium)
   THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
   Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1309/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 on the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (2014-2020) and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1927/2006 (1), and in particular Article 15(4) thereof,
   Having regard to the Interinstitutional Agreement of 2 December 2013 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline, on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management (2), and in particular point 13 thereof,
   Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               The European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) was established to provide support for workers made redundant and self-employed persons whose activity has ceased as a result of major structural changes in world trade patterns due to globalisation, as a result of a continuation of the global financial and economic crisis addressed in Regulation (EC) No 546/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council (3), or as a result of a new global financial and economic crisis and to assist them with their reintegration into the labour market.

               (2)

               Article 12 of Council Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 1311/2013 (4) allows the mobilisation of the EGF within a maximum annual amount of EUR 150 million (2011 prices).

               (3)

               Belgium submitted an application to mobilise the EGF, in respect of redundancies in ArcelorMittal Liège S.A. in Belgium on 22 July 2014 and supplemented it by additional information as provided by Article 8(3) of Regulation (EU) No 1309/2013. This application complies with the requirements for determining a financial contribution from the EGF as laid down in Article 13 of Regulation (EU) No 1309/2013.

               (4)

               The EGF should therefore be mobilised in order to provide a financial contribution of an amount of EUR 1 591 486 for the application submitted by Belgium,

         HAVE ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   For the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2015, the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund shall be mobilised to provide the sum of EUR 1 591 486 in commitment and payment appropriations.
   Article 2
   This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

      Done at Strasbourg, 11 March 2015.

            For the European Parliament

            The President

         M. SCHULZ

            For the Council

            The President

         Z. KALNIŅA-LUKAŠEVICA

      (1)  OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 855.

      (2)  OJ C 373, 20.12.2013, p. 1.

      (3)  Regulation (EC) No 546/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 June 2009 amending Regulation (EC) No 1927/2006 on establishing the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (OJ L 167, 29.6.2009, p. 26).

      (4)  Council Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 1311/2013 of 2 December 2013 laying down the multiannual financial framework for the years 2014-2020 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 884).


title: 2010/513/EU: Decision of the European Parliament of 5 May 2010 on the closure of the accounts of the Community Fisheries Control Agency for the financial year 2008

text:
               25.9.2010

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 252/131

         DECISION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT
   of 5 May 2010
   on the closure of the accounts of the Community Fisheries Control Agency for the financial year 2008
   (2010/513/EU)
   THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT,
   having regard to the final annual accounts of the Community Fisheries Control Agency for the financial year 2008,
   having regard to the Court of Auditors’ report on the final annual accounts of the Community Fisheries Control Agency for the financial year 2008, together with the Agency’s replies (1),
   having regard to the Council’s recommendation of 16 February 2010 (5827/2010 — C7-0061/2010),
   having regard to Article 276 of the EC Treaty and Article 319 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
   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 (2), and in particular Article 185 thereof,
   having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 768/2005 of 26 April 2005 establishing a Community Fisheries Control Agency (3), and in particular Article 36 thereof,
   having regard to Commission Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2343/2002 of 19 November 2002 on the framework Financial Regulation for the bodies referred to in Article 185 of Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (4), and in particular Article 94 thereof,
   having regard to Rule 77 of, and Annex VI to, its Rules of Procedure,
   having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control (A7-0105/2010),

               1.

               Approves the closure of the accounts of the Community Fisheries Control Agency for the financial year 2008;

               2.

               Instructs its President to forward this Decision to the Executive Director of the Community Fisheries Control Agency, the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors, and to arrange for its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (L series).

            The President

         Jerzy BUZEK

            The Secretary-General

         Klaus WELLE

      (1)  OJ C 304, 15.12.2009, p. 1.

      (2)  OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1.

      (3)  OJ L 128, 21.5.2005, p. 1.

      (4)  OJ L 357, 31.12.2002, p. 72.


title: 2011/474/EU: Council Decision of 12 July 2011 on the conclusion of the Protocol setting out the fishing opportunities and the financial contribution provided for by the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Seychelles

text:
               28.7.2011

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 196/1

         COUNCIL DECISION
   of 12 July 2011
   on the conclusion of the Protocol setting out the fishing opportunities and the financial contribution provided for by the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Seychelles
   (2011/474/EU)
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 43, in conjunction with point (a) of Article 218(6), thereof,
   Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,
   Having regard to the consent of the European Parliament,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               On 5 October 2006 the Council adopted Regulation (EC) No 1562/2006 concerning the conclusion of the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Seychelles (1) (hereinafter ‘the Partnership Agreement’). A Protocol setting out the fishing opportunities and financial contribution provided for in the Partnership Agreement was attached thereto. That Protocol expires on 17 January 2011.

               (2)

               The European Union negotiated with the Republic of Seychelles (hereinafter ‘Seychelles’) a new Protocol to the Partnership Agreement, providing EU vessels with fishing opportunities in the waters over which Seychelles have sovereignty or jurisdiction in respect of fisheries (hereinafter ‘the Protocol’).

               (3)

               On conclusion of those negotiations, the Protocol was initialled on 3 June 2010 and was amended by an Exchange of Letters on 29 October 2010.

               (4)

               In accordance with Council Decision 2010/814/EU (2), the Protocol was signed on 20 December 2010 on behalf of the Union and is being provisionally applied.

               (5)

               The Protocol should be concluded,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   The Protocol setting out the fishing opportunities and the financial contribution provided for by the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Seychelles is hereby approved on behalf of the Union (3).
   Article 2
   The President of the Council shall, on behalf of the Union, give the notification provided for in Article 14 of the Protocol (4).
   Article 3
   This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

      Done at Brussels, 12 July 2011.

            For the Council

            The President

         J. VINCENT-ROSTOWSKI

      (1)  OJ L 290, 20.10.2006, p. 1.

      (2)  OJ L 345, 30.12.2010, p. 1.

      (3)  The text of the Protocol has been published in OJ L 345, 30.12.2010, p. 4, together with the decision on signature.

      (4)  The date of entry into force of the Protocol will be published in the Official Journal of the European Union by the General Secretariat of the Council.


Important legal notice

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E2002C1003(03)

Authorisation of State aid pursuant to Articles 61 and 63 of the EEA Agreement and Article 1(3) of Protocol 3 to the Surveillance and Court Agreement — EFTA Surveillance Authority decision not to raise objections

Official Journal C 238 , 03/10/2002 P. 0018 - 0018

Authorisation of State aid pursuant to Articles 61 and 63 of the EEA Agreement and Article 1(3) of Protocol 3 to the Surveillance and Court AgreementEFTA Surveillance Authority decision not to raise objections(2002/C 238/10)Date of adoption: 31 May 2002EFTA State: IcelandAid No: SAM 030.01.008Title: Prolongation of supplementary insurance cover for third-party damage due to acts of war and terrorism ("war insurance") in support of Icelandic airline companies and cargo operatorsObjectives: Maintenance of adequate insurance cover to aircraft licensed in Iceland following exceptional circumstances (Article 61(2)(b) EEA Agreement)Legal basis: Parliamentary Acts No 120/2001, No 156/2001, No 5/2002 and No 26/2002 authorising the National Treasury to offer reinsurance for "war insurance"; reinsurance agreements with commercial insurance undertakingForm of aid: Guarantee/reinsuranceAmount of aid: 100 % reinsurance for supplementary "war insurance" in excess of USD 50/150 million and up to a ceiling of USD 700/600 million per damage or total damage during insurance period; remuneration through premium incomeDuration: 24 October 2001 to 31 May 2002


title: 2012/565/EU: Decision of the European Parliament of 10 May 2012 on the closure of the accounts of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training for the financial year 2010

text:
               17.10.2012

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 286/155

         DECISION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT
   of 10 May 2012
   on the closure of the accounts of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training for the financial year 2010
   (2012/565/EU)
   THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT,

               —

               having regard to the final annual accounts of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training for the financial year 2010,

               —

               having regard to the Court of Auditors’ report on the annual accounts of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training for the financial year 2010, together with the Centre’s replies (1),

               —

               having regard to the Council’s recommendation of 21 February 2012 (06083/2012 – C7-0051/2012),

               —

               having regard to Article 319 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

               —

               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 (2), and in particular Article 185 thereof,

               —

               having regard to Regulation (EEC) No 337/75 of the Council of 10 February 1975 establishing a European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (3), and in particular Article 12a thereof,

               —

               having regard to Commission Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2343/2002 of 19 November 2002 on the framework Financial Regulation for the bodies referred to in Article 185 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (4), and in particular Article 94 thereof,

               —

               having regard to Rule 77 of, and Annex VI to, its Rules of Procedure,

               —

               having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control and the opinion of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs (A7-0129/2012),

               1.

               Approves the closure of the accounts of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training for the financial year 2010;

               2.

               Instructs its President to forward this Decision to the Director of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training, the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors, and to arrange for its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (L series).

            The President

         Martin SCHULZ

            The Secretary-General

         Klaus WELLE

      (1)  OJ C 366, 15.12.2011, p. 127.

      (2)  OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1.

      (3)  OJ L 39, 13.2.1975, p. 1.

      (4)  OJ L 357, 31.12.2002, p. 72.


title: Decision (EU) 2017/1696 of the European Parliament of 27 April 2017 on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Securities and Markets Authority for the financial year 2015

text:
               29.9.2017

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 252/278

         DECISION (EU) 2017/1696 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT
   of 27 April 2017
   on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Securities and Markets Authority for the financial year 2015
   THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT,

               —

               having regard to the final annual accounts of the European Securities and Markets Authority for the financial year 2015,

               —

               having regard to the Court of Auditors' report on the annual accounts of the European Securities and Markets Authority for the financial year 2015, together with the Authority's reply (1),

               —

               having regard to the statement of assurance (2) as to the reliability of the accounts and the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions provided by the Court of Auditors for the financial year 2015, pursuant to Article 287 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

               —

               having regard to the Council's recommendation of 21 February 2017 on discharge to be given to the Authority in respect of the implementation of the budget for the financial year 2015 (05873/2017 — C8-0074/2017),

               —

               having regard to Article 319 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

               —

               having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (3), and in particular Article 208 thereof,

               —

               having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1095/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 November 2010 establishing a European Supervisory Authority (European Securities and Markets Authority), amending Decision No 716/2009/EC and repealing Commission Decision 2009/77/EC (4), and in particular Article 64 thereof,

               —

               having regard to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1271/2013 of 30 September 2013 on the framework financial regulation for the bodies referred to in Article 208 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council (5), and in particular Article 108 thereof,

               —

               having regard to Rule 94 of and Annex IV to its Rules of Procedure,

               —

               having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control and the opinion of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (A8-0124/2017),

               1.

               Grants the Executive Director of the European Securities and Markets Authority discharge in respect of the implementation of the Authority's budget for the financial year 2015;

               2.

               Sets out its observations in the resolution below;

               3.

               Instructs its President to forward this decision, and the resolution forming an integral part of it, to the Executive Director of the European Securities and Markets Authority, the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors, and to arrange for their publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (L series).

            The President

         Antonio TAJANI

            The Secretary-General

         Klaus WELLE

      (1)  OJ C 449, 1.12.2016, p. 162.

      (2)  See footnote 1.

      (3)  OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1.

      (4)  OJ L 331, 15.12.2010, p. 84.

      (5)  OJ L 328, 7.12.2013, p. 42.


Avis juridique important

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31981D0390

81/390/EEC: Council Decision of 12 May 1981 on the conclusion of an Agreement in the form of an exchange of letters between the European Economic Community and the People' s Republic of Hungary on trade in the sheepmeat and goatmeat sector

Official Journal L 150 , 06/06/1981 P. 0006 Spanish special edition: Chapter 03 Volume 22 P. 0025  Portuguese special edition Chapter 03 Volume 22 P. 0025

+++++COUNCIL DECISION OF 12 MAY 1981 ON THE CONCLUSION OF AN AGREEMENT IN THE FORM OF AN EXCHANGE OF LETTERS BETWEEN THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY AND THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF HUNGARY ON TRADE IN THE SHEEPMEAT AND GOATMEAT SECTOR ( 81/390/EEC )  THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES ,  HAVING REGARD TO THE TREATY ESTABLISHING THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY , AND IN PARTICULAR ARTICLE 113 THEREOF ,  HAVING REGARD TO THE RECOMMENDATION FROM THE COMMISSION ,  WHEREAS THE COMMISSION HAS OPENED NEGOTIATIONS WITH NON-MEMBER COUNTRIES WHICH SUPPLY SHEEPMEAT AND GOATMEAT OF LIVE SHEEP AND GOATS , WITH A VIEW TO REACHING AGREEMENTS FOR VOLUNTARY RESTRAINT ON THEIR EXPORTS TO THE COMMUNITY ;  WHEREAS THE COMMISSION HAS REACHED AGREEMENT WITH HUNGARY ;  WHEREAS THE SAID AGREEMENT ALLOWS TRADE TO BE CARRIED ON IN A MANNER COMPATIBLE WITH THE COMMON ORGANIZATION OF THE MARKET IN THE SECTOR IN QUESTION ,  HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS :  ARTICLE 1  THE AGREEMENT IN THE FORM OF AN EXCHANGE OF LETTERS BETWEEN THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY AND THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF HUNGARY ON TRADE IN THE SHEEPMEAT AND GOATMEAT SECTOR IS HEREBY APPROVED ON BEHALF OF THE COMMUNITY .  THE TEXT OF THE AGREEMENT IS ATTACHED TO THIS DECISION .  ARTICLE 2  THE PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO DESIGNATE THE PERSON EMPOWERED TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT , IN ORDER TO BIND THE COMMUNITY .  DONE AT BRUSSELS , 12 MAY 1981 .  FOR THE COUNCIL  THE PRESIDENT  G . BRAKS


title: 2012/534/EU: Council Decision of 24 September 2012 on the position to be taken by the European Union within the EU-ICAO Joint Committee, concerning the Decision on the adoption of an Annex on aviation security to the Memorandum of Cooperation between the European Union and the International Civil Aviation Organization providing a framework for enhanced cooperation

text:
               2.10.2012

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 266/37

         COUNCIL DECISION
   of 24 September 2012
   on the position to be taken by the European Union within the EU-ICAO Joint Committee, concerning the Decision on the adoption of an Annex on aviation security to the Memorandum of Cooperation between the European Union and the International Civil Aviation Organization providing a framework for enhanced cooperation
   (2012/534/EU)
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 100(2) in conjunction with Article 218(9) thereof,
   Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               Council Decision 2012/243/EU of 8 March 2012 on the conclusion of a Memorandum of Cooperation between the European Union and the International Civil Aviation Organization providing a framework for enhanced cooperation, and laying down procedural arrangements related thereto (1) (‘Memorandum of Cooperation’), entered into force on 29 March 2012.

               (2)

               Pursuant to Article 7.3(c) of the Memorandum of Cooperation, the Joint Committee established by Article 7.1 of the Memorandum of Cooperation may adopt annexes to the Memorandum of Cooperation.

               (3)

               It is appropriate to establish the position to be taken by the European Union within the Joint Committee with regard to the adoption of an annex on aviation security to be added to the Memorandum of Cooperation,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   The position to be taken by the European Union within the EU-ICAO Joint Committee, as referred to in Article 7.3(c) of the Memorandum of Cooperation between the European Union and the International Civil Aviation Organization providing a framework for enhanced cooperation (‘the Memorandum of Cooperation’), with regard to the adoption of an Annex on aviation security to the Memorandum of Cooperation, shall be based on the draft Decision of the EU-ICAO Joint Committee, attached to this Decision.
   Article 2
   This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its adoption.

      Done at Brussels, 24 September 2012.

            For the Council

            The President

         S. ALETRARIS

      (1)  OJ L 121, 8.5.2012, p. 16.

      DRAFT
      DECISION OF THE EU-ICAO JOINT COMMITTEE
      of …
      on the adoption of an annex on aviation security to the Memorandum of Cooperation between the European Union and the International Civil Aviation Organization providing a framework for enhanced cooperation
      THE EU-ICAO JOINT COMMITTEE,
      Having regard to the Memorandum of Cooperation between the European Union and the International Civil Aviation Organization providing a framework for enhanced cooperation (the ICAO MoC), and in particular Article 7.3(c) thereof,
      Whereas:
      It is appropriate to include an annex on Aviation Security in the ICAO MoC,
      HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
      Article 1
      The Annex to this Decision is hereby adopted and shall form an integral part of the ICAO MoC.
      Article 2
      This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its adoption.

         Done at …

               For the EU-ICAO Joint Committee

               The Chairpersons

         ANNEX

               ‘ANNEX II — AVIATION SECURITY
               1.   Objectives

                           1.1.

                           The Parties agree to cooperate in the field of aviation security within the framework of the Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) between the European Union and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) signed in Montreal on 28 April 2011 and in Brussels on 4 May 2011.

                           1.2.

                           Consistent with their commitment to achieving an appropriate and sustainable level of aviation security on a global basis, notably through ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs), the Parties agree to cooperate closely in the conduct of their aviation security activities.

                     2.   Scope

                           2.1.

                           In pursuit of the objectives specified in paragraph 1, the Parties agree to cooperate by:

                                       (a)

                                       conducting regular dialogue on aviation security matters of mutual interest;

                                       (b)

                                       conducting a regular exchange of relevant aviation security information in accordance with applicable rules;

                                       (c)

                                       participating in aviation security activities;

                                       (d)

                                       analysing, as relevant, States’ compliance with ICAO Standards, adherence to Recommended Practices, and effective implementation of an aviation security oversight system;

                                       (e)

                                       monitoring EU States’ compliance with ICAO Standards, adherence to Recommended Practices, and effective implementation of an aviation security oversight system;

                                       (f)

                                       continuing cooperation in regulatory and standard-setting matters;

                                       (g)

                                       developing and providing technical assistance;

                                       (h)

                                       promoting regional cooperation;

                                       (i)

                                       exchanging experts; and

                                       (j)

                                       providing aviation security-related training.

                     3.   Implementation

                           3.1.

                           The Parties may establish working arrangements specifying mutually agreed mechanisms and procedures to effectively implement cooperation in the areas referred to in Article 2.1. These working arrangements shall be adopted by the Joint Committee.

                     4.   Dialogue

                           4.1.

                           The Parties shall convene meetings and/or teleconferences on a regular basis to discuss aviation security matters of mutual interest and, where appropriate, coordinate activities.

                     5.   Sharing of aviation security information, research/studies and analysis

                           5.1.

                           Without prejudice to their applicable rules, the Parties shall establish working arrangements specifying what information and analyses can be shared with one another on the basis of information gathered by their respective audit and inspection programmes, as well as the sharing mechanism to guarantee the confidentiality of information received from the other Party in accordance with Article 6 of the MOC.

                           5.2.

                           The Parties shall collaborate in aviation security activities through the exchange of relevant and appropriate data, research, studies, information and documentation, and by facilitating mutual participation in meetings.

                     6.   Participation in aviation security activities

                           6.1.

                           For the purpose of implementing this Annex, each Party shall, as appropriate, invite the other Party to participate, in accordance with established rules or procedures, in aviation security-related activities and meetings with a view to ensuring close cooperation and coordination. The modalities for such participation shall be established in working arrangements agreed by the Parties.

                     7.   Regulatory matters

                           7.1.

                           Each Party shall ensure that the other Party is kept informed of all its relevant laws, regulations, standards, requirements and recommended practices, which may affect the implementation of this Annex, as well as any modification thereof.

                           7.2.

                           The Parties shall notify each other in a timely manner of any proposed modifications to their relevant laws, regulations, standards, requirements and recommended practices, in so far as these modifications may have an impact on this Annex.

                           7.3.

                           With a view to the global harmonisation of aviation security regulations and standards, the Parties shall inform each other on technical regulatory matters in the field of aviation security during the different stages of the rule-making or SARP-development processes, and may be invited to participate in the associated technical bodies, when appropriate.

                           7.4.

                           The Parties shall provide each other with timely information on decisions and recommendations affecting aviation security.

                           7.5.

                           The EU shall, where appropriate, engage in dialogue with ICAO to provide technical information in instances where issues related to compliance with ICAO Standards and adherence to ICAO Recommended Practices emerge pursuant to the application of EU legislation.

                     8.   Technical assistance

                           8.1.

                           The Parties shall coordinate assistance to States in an effort to ensure the effective use of resources and prevent a duplication of effort, and shall exchange information on aviation security-related technical assistance projects and programmes.

                           8.2.

                           The Parties shall cooperate closely in assisting EU States and other States as deemed necessary in improving their level of effective implementation of the critical elements of State security oversight systems and their level of compliance with ICAO SARPs. Such cooperation shall include but not be limited to the exchange of information, facilitating dialogue between the Parties concerned, and the coordination of any technical assistance activities.

                     9.   Regional cooperation

                           9.1.

                           The Parties shall give priority to activities aimed at accelerating implementation of SARPs where the regional approach offers opportunities for improved cost-efficiency, oversight and/or standardisation processes.

                     10.   Expert assistance

                           10.1.

                           Without prejudice to expert assistance schemes developed outside the scope of this Annex, the Parties shall endeavour to make experts with technical expertise in relevant fields of aviation security available to each other, upon request, to perform tasks and participate in activities falling within the scope of this Annex. The conditions of such expert assistance shall be specified in a working arrangement between the Parties.

                     11.   Training

                           11.1.

                           Where appropriate, each Party shall facilitate the participation of staff of the other Party in any aviation security-related training programmes which it provides.

                           11.2.

                           The Parties shall exchange information on materials relating to aviation security-related training programmes and, where appropriate, coordinate and cooperate in the development of training programmes.

                           11.3.

                           In the framework of the activities covered in point 9 of this Annex, the Parties shall cooperate in facilitating and coordinating the participation in training programmes of trainees who come from States or regions to which technical assistance is being provided by either Party.

                     12.   Review

                           12.1.

                           The Parties shall review the implementation of this Annex on a regular basis and, as necessary, take into account any relevant policy or regulatory developments.

                           12.2.

                           Any review of this Annex shall be conducted by the Joint Committee established pursuant to Article 7 of the MOC.

                     13.   Entry into force, amendments and termination

                           13.1.

                           This Annex shall enter into force on the date of its adoption by the Joint Committee and shall remain in force until terminated.

                           13.2.

                           Working arrangements agreed pursuant to this Annex shall enter into force on the date of their adoption by the Joint Committee.

                           13.3.

                           Any amendments to, or termination of, working arrangements adopted pursuant to this Annex shall be agreed by the Joint Committee.

                           13.4.

                           This Annex may be terminated at any time by either Party. Such termination shall be effective 6 months following receipt of written notification of termination by one party from the other party, unless the said notice of termination has been withdrawn by mutual consent of the Parties before the six-month period has expired.

                           13.5.

                           Notwithstanding any other provision of this Article, if the MOC is terminated, this Annex and any working arrangement adopted pursuant to it shall terminate simultaneously.’