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31993D0519

93/519/EEC: Commission Decision of 28 September 1993 terminating the anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports of unwrought manganese containing more than 96 % by weight of manganese originating in the People's Republic of China

Official Journal L 244 , 30/09/1993 P. 0032

COMMISSION DECISION of 28 September 1993 terminating the anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports of unwrought manganese containing more than 96 % by weight of manganese originating in the People's Republic of China(93/519/EEC)THE  COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,  Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,  Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2423/88 of 11 July 1988 on protection against dumped or subsidized imports from countries not members of the European Economic Community (1), and in particular Article 9 thereof,  After consultation with the Advisory Committee as provided for in the above Regulation,  Whereas:  (1) On 10 November 1991 the Commission received a complaint lodged by the Chambre syndicale de l'électrometallurgie et de l'électrochmie (Paris, France) on behalf of the sole Community producer of unwrought manganese containing more than 96 % by weight  of manganese (hereafter unwrought manganese). The complaint evidence of dumping and injury resulting therefrom which was considered sufficient to justify the initiation of a proceeding. The Commission accordingly announced, by a notice published in the  Official Journal of the European Communities (2), the initiation of an anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports into the Community of unwrought manganese, falling within CN code ex 8111 00 11, originating in the People's Republic of China, and  subsequently commenced an investigation.  (2) The Commission officially so advised the exporters and importers known to be concerned, the representative of the People's Republic of China and the complainant. The parties concerned were given the opportunity to make their views known in writing,  and to request a hearing.  (3) The Commission sought and verified all information it deemed to be necessary for the purpose of a preliminary determination. Since China is a non-market economy country, normal value was established on information obtained in a market economy third  country, in the present case the USA. Investigations were carried out at the premises of the following companies:  Community producer:  - Pechiney Electrometallurgie (Paris, France);  Analogue country producer:  - Kerr-McGee Corporation (Oklahoma, USA).  (4) The investigation of dumping covered the period from 1 January 1991 to 31 December 1991.  (5) In the course of its investigation, the Commission has established on the basis of information received from the sole Community producer of unwrought manganese, that it has decided to discontinue production, and is in the process of phasing out  gradually its manufacturing operations. Accordingly, since the Community production of the product concerned by the present proceeding is discontinued, protective measures are unnecessary. The proceeding should thus be terminated.  (6) The Advisory Committee has been consulted and has raised no objections.  (7) The complaint was informed of the intention of the Commission to terminate the proceeding and did not object,  DECIDES:   Sole Article  The anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports of unwrought manganese containing more than 96 % by weight of manganese originating in the People's Republic of China and falling within CN code ex 8111 00 11 is hereby terminated.  Done at Brussels, 28 September 1993.  For the Commission Leon BRITTAN Vice-President  (1) OJ No L 209, 2. 8. 1988, p. 1.  (2) OJ No C 15, 21. 1. 1992, p. 12.


title: Commission Decision of 10 August 2010 setting up the Expert Group on the Internet of Things

text:
               11.8.2010

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               C 217/10

         COMMISSION DECISION
   of 10 August 2010
   setting up the Expert Group on the Internet of Things
   2010/C 217/08
   THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               In accordance with the Communication from the Commission entitled ‘Internet of Things — An action plan for Europe’ (hereinafter ‘the Communication’), it is important that a multi-stakeholder mechanism is put in place at European level to advise the Commission on the formulation of the EU strategy to be followed in carrying out the various actions listed in the Communication.

               (2)

               It is therefore necessary to set up an expert group in the field of the Internet of Things and to define its tasks and its structure.

               (3)

               The group should facilitate dialogue among stakeholders.

               (4)

               The group shall be composed of organisations with competence in the areas of Law, Economics and Technology as these apply to the Internet of Things. These organisations may be industry and trade associations, European Standardisation Organisations, international partners, consumer organisations and civil society, research organisations and academia, as well as observers from EU Member States and interested EU institutions such as the Committee of the Regions and the European Economic and Social Committee.

               (5)

               Rules on disclosure of information by members of the group should be provided for, without prejudice to the Commission’s rules on security as set out in the Annex to Commission Decision 2001/844/EC, ECSC, Euratom (1).

               (6)

               Personal data relating to members of the group should be processed in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2000 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by the Community institutions and bodies and on the free movement of such data (2).

               (7)

               It is appropriate to fix a period for the application of this Decision. The Commission will in due time consider the advisability of an extension,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   Subject matter
   The group of experts on the Internet of Things, hereinafter referred to as ‘the group’, is hereby set up with effect from the date of the publication of this Decision in the Official Journal of the European Union.
   Article 2
   Task
   The group’s task shall be to:

               (a)

               advise the Commission on how best to address the technical, legal and organisational challenges at European level;

               (b)

               bring about an exchange of experience and good practice and solicit oral and written contributions within a group of multiple stakeholders, including international input where needed;

               (c)

               contribute to a shared vision for the development and deployment of the Internet of Things in the framework of the Digital Agenda for Europe, a flagship of the Europe 2020 Strategy.

         Article 3
   Consultation
   1.   The Commission may consult the group on any matter it shall deem relevant with regard to the development of the Internet of Things in Europe, while encouraging members to suggest further topics for discussion.
   Article 4
   Membership — Appointment
   1.   The group shall be composed of up to 45 members.
   2.   The members shall be organisations with competence in the areas of Law, Economics and Technology as these apply to the Internet of Things.
   3.   The Commission shall select a number of organisations which shall nominate their representatives as well as alternate representatives.
   4.   Members of the group shall remain in office until such time as they are replaced or their term of office ends.
   5.   Members who are no longer capable of contributing effectively to the group’s discussions, who resign or who do not comply with the conditions set out in paragraph 3 of this Article or in Article 339 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union may be replaced for the remainder of their term of office.
   6.   The names of organisations shall be published in the Register of expert groups.
   7.   The names of members shall be collected, processed and published in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 45/2001.
   Article 5
   Operation
   1.   The group shall be chaired by a representative of the Commission.
   2.   With the agreement of the Commission, sub-groups may be set up to examine specific questions on the basis of terms of reference established by the group. Such sub-groups shall be dissolved as soon as their mandate has been fulfilled.
   3.   The Commission’s representative may invite on an ad hoc basis experts from outside the group with specific competence in a subject on the agenda to participate in the work of the group or sub-group. In addition, the Commission's representative may give observer status to individuals and bodies.
   4.   Members of expert groups and their representatives, as well as invited experts and observers, shall comply with the obligations of professional secrecy laid down by the treaties and their implementing rules, as well as with the Commission's rules on security regarding the protection of EU classified information, laid down in the Annex to Commission Decision 2001/844/EC, ECSC, Euratom. Should they fail to comply with this provision, the Commission may take all appropriate measures.
   5.   The Commission shall provide secretarial services. Other Commission officials with an interest in the proceedings may attend meetings of the group and its sub-groups.
   6.   The group shall adopt its rules of procedure on the basis of the standard rules of procedure for expert groups.
   7.   The Commission shall publish relevant information on the activities carried out by the group either by including it in the Register or via a link from the Register to a dedicated website.
   Article 6
   Meeting expenses
   1.   Participants in the activities of the group shall not be remunerated for the services they render.
   2.   Travel and subsistence expenses incurred by participants in the activities of the group shall be reimbursed by the Commission in accordance with the provisions in force within the Commission.
   3.   These expenses shall be reimbursed within the limits of the annual budget allocated to the group by the Commission departments in charge.
   Article 7
   Applicability
   This Decision shall apply until 31 December 2012.
   Article 8
   This Decision shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

      Done at Brussels, 10 August 2010.

            For the Commission

            The President

         José Manuel BARROSO

      (1)  OJ L 317, 3.12.2001, p. 1.

      (2)  OJ L 8, 12.1.2001, p. 1.


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90/355/EEC: Decision of the European Parliament of 3 April 1990 granting a discharge to the Commission in respect of the financial management of the fourth European Development Fund during the 1988 financial year

Official Journal L 174 , 07/07/1990 P. 0052 - 0052

*****DECISION  OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT  of 3 April 1990  granting a discharge to the Commission in respect of the financial management of the fourth European Development Fund during the 1988 financial year  (90/355/EEC)  THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT,  - having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,  - having regard to the first ACP-EEC Lomé Convention (1),  - having regard to the balance sheets and accounts of the fourth, fifth and sixth European Development Funds for the 1988 financial year (COM(89) 204 final),  - having regard to the report of the Court of Auditors concerning the financial year 1988 together with the institutions' replies (2),  - having regard to the Council recommendation of 12 March 1990 relating to the granting of this discharge (C 3-84/90),  - whereas the Treaty of 22 July 1975 empowers the European Parliament to grant a discharge in respect of the Community's financial activities,  - having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control and the opinion of the Committee on Development and Cooperation (Doc. A 3-72/90),  1. Grants a discharge to the Commission in respect of the financial management of the fourth European Development Fund during the 1988 financial year on the basis of the following amount:  - payments: ECU 38 439 596,34;  2. Records its observations in the resolution accompanying this Decision (3);  3. Instructs its President to forward this Decision and the resolution containing its observations to the Commission, the Council, the Court of Auditors and the European Investment Bank and to ensure that they are published in the Official Journal of the European Communities (L series).  Done at Strasbourg, 3 April 1990.  1.2 // The Secretary-General   // The President   // Enrico VINCI   // Enrique BARON CRESPO  (1) OJ No L 25, 30. 1. 1976, p. 1.  (2) OJ No C 312, 12. 12. 1989, p. 1.  (3) See page 55 of this Official Journal.


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88/653/ECSC: Decision of the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States, meeting within the Council of 19 December 1988 establishing ceilings and Community supervision for imports of certain goods falling under the ECSC Treaty originating in Yugoslavia (1989)

Official Journal L 372 , 31/12/1988 P. 0039 - 0051

DECISION OF THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE GOVERNMENTS OF THE MEMBER STATES, MEETING WITHIN THE COUNCIL of 19 December 1988 establishing ceilings and Community supervision for imports of certain goods falling under the ECSC Treaty originating in  Yugoslavia (1989) (88/653/ECSC) THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE GOVERNMENTS OF THE MEMBER STATES OF THE EUROPEAN COAL AND STEEL COMMUNITY, MEETING WITHIN THE COUNCIL,  In agreement with the Commission,  HAVE DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:    Article 1 1.  From 1 January to 31 December 1989 imports into the Community of certain products originating in Yugoslavia and indicated in Article 3 of the Agreement between the Member States of the European Coal and Steel Community, of the one part,  and the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, of the other part (1), shall be subject to annual ceilings and to Community supervision in the Community.  2.  In application of the provisions of Article 16 of the Agreement, the contracting parties will begin negotiations towards concluding an additional Protocol to the Agreement determining the future regime of their commerce. Pending the conclusion of  the Protocol in question, the system provided for by Article 3 of the Agreement should be extended for 1989.  3.  Within the limits of these tariff ceilings, the Kingdom of Spain and the Portuguese Republic shall apply customs duties calculated according to Decision 87/603/ECSC of the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States, meeting within the  Council, and of the Commission of 21 December 1987 laying down the arrangements for Spain's and Portugal's trade with Yugoslavia in products falling under the ECSC Treaty and amending Decisions 86/69/ECSC and 87/456/ECSC (2).  The description of the goods referred to in the preceding subparagraph, their CN codes and the levels of the indicative ceilings are given in the Annex hereto.  4.  Amounts shall be set off against the ceilings as and when the goods are entered with customs authorities for free circulation and accompanied by a movement certificate conforming to the rules contained in Protocol 3 to the Cooperation Agreement  between the European Economic Community and the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (3).  Goods shall be set off against the ceilings only if the movement certificate has been submitted before the date on which customs duties are re-established.  The reaching of a ceiling shall be determined at Community level on the basis of imports set off against it in the manner defined in the preceding subparagraphs.  The Member States shall periodically inform the Commission of imports effected in accordance with the above rules; such information shall be supplied under the conditions laid down in paragraph 6.  5.  As soon as the ceilings are reached at Community level, Member States may at any time, at the request of any one of them or of the Commission, and in respect of the whole of the Community, re-establish the levying of the customs duties applicable to  third countries.  Within the framework of the foregoing provisions, the Commission shall coordinate the procedures for re-establishing the customs duties applicable to third countries, in particular by notifying the date common to the whole of the Community and directly  applicable in each Member State. The notification shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities.  6.  Member States shall forward to the Commission, not later than the 15th day of each month, statements of the amounts set off during the preceding month. They shall, if the Commission so requests, make up such statements for periods of 10 days and forward them within five clear days of expiry of the preceding 10-day period.  Article 2 Member States and the Commission shall cooperate closely to ensure that this Decision is complied with.  Article 3 Member States shall take all measures necessary to implement this Decision.   Done at Brussels, 19 December 1988.  The President Th. PANGALOS EWG:L372UMBE09.97 FF: 5UEN;   SETUP: 01;   Hoehe: 711 mm;   92 Zeilen;   4255 Zeichen;  Bediener: MARL   Pr.: C;  Kunde: L 372 EN 09 - 43377               (1) OJ No L 41, 14. 2. 1983, p. 113.(2) OJ No L 389, 31. 12. 1987, p. 61. (3) OJ No L 41, 14. 2. 1983, p. 2.   ANNEX      Order No CN code Description Ceiling (tonnes) (1) (2) (3) (4) 06.0010 Pig iron and spiegeleisen in pigs, blocks or other primary forms:  -Non-alloy pig iron containing by weight 0,5 % or less of phosphorus:  --Containing by weight not less than 0,4 % of manganese:  ex 7201 10 11 ---Containing by weight 1 % or less of silicon ex 7201 10 19 ---Containing by weight more than 1 % of silicon ex 7201 10 30 --Containing by weight not less than 0,1 % but less than 0,4 % of manganese ex 7201 10 90 --Containing by weight less than 0,1 % of manganese ex 7201 20 00 -Non-alloy pig iron containing by weight more than 0,5 % of phosphorus -Alloy pig iron:  ex 7201 30 10 --Containing by weight not less than 0,3 % but not more than 1 % of titanium and not less than 0,5 % but not more than 1 % of vanadium ex 7201 30 90 --Other ex 7201 40 00 -Spiegeleisen Ferro-alloys:  -Other:  --Other:  ---Ferro-phosphorus:  ex 7202 99 11 ----Containing by weight more than 3 % but less than 15 % of phosphorus Ferrous products obtained by direct reduction of iron ore and other spongy ferrous products, in lumps, pellets or similar forms; iron having a minimum purity by weight of 99,94 %, in lumps, pellets or similar forms:  ex 7203 90 00 -Other 06.0020 Flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, of a width of 600 mm or more, hot-rolled, not clad, plated or coated:  -In coils, not further worked than hot-rolled, of a thickness of less than 3 mm and having a minimum yield point of 275 MPa or of a thickness of 3 mm or more and having a minimum yield point of 355 MPa:  ex 7208 11 00 --Of a thickness exceeding 10 mm --Of a thickness of 4,75 mm or more but not exceeding 10 mm:  ex 7208 12 10 ---Intended for re-rolling (¹) ---Other:  ex 7208 12 91 ----With patterns in relief ex 7208 12 99 ----Other --Of a thickness of 3 mm or more but less than 4,75 mm:  ex 7208 13 10 ---Intended for re-rolling (¹) ---Other:  ex 7208 13 91 ----With patterns in relief ex 7208 13 99 ----Other --Of a thickness of less than 3 mm:  ex 7208 14 10 ---Intended for re-rolling (¹) ex 7208 14 90 ---Other -Other, in coils, not further worked than hot-rolled:  --Of a thickness exceeding 10 mm:  ex 7208 21 10 ---With patterns in relief (¹) Entry within this code is subject to conditions laid down in the relevant Community provisions.  aa A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A a A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A s 25 495 aa A A A A A A A A A A A A A A a A A A A A A A A A A A A A A 37 012 Order No CN code Description Ceiling (tonnes) (1) (2) (3) (4) 06.0020 (cont'd) ex 7208 21 90 ---Other --Of a thickness of 4,75 mm or more but not exceeding 10 mm:  ex 7208 22 10 ---Intended for re-rolling (¹) ---Other:  ex 7208 22 91 ----With patterns in relief ex 7208 22 99 ----Other --Of a thickness of 3 mm or more but less than 4,75 mm:  ex 7208 23 10 ---Intended for re-rolling (¹) ---Other:  ex 7208 23 91 ----With patterns in relief ex 7208 23 99 ----Other --Of a thickness of less than 3 mm:  ex 7208 24 10 ---Intended for re-rolling (¹) ex 7208 24 90 ---Other Flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, of a width of less than 600 mm, not clad, plated or coated:  -Not further worked than hot-rolled, of a thickness of less than 3 mm and having a minimum yield point of 275 MPa or of a thickness of 3 mm or more and having a minimum yield point of 355 MPa:  --Other, of a thickness of 4,75 mm or more:  ex 7211 12 10 ---Of a width exceeding 500 mm:  -(²) --Other:  ex 7211 19 10 ---Of a width exceeding 500 mm:  -(²) -Other, not further worked than hot-rolled:  --Other, of a thickness of 4,75 mm or more:  ex 7211 22 10 ---Of a width exceeding 500 mm:  -(²) --Other:  ex 7211 29 10 ---Of a width exceeding 500 mm:  -(²) 06.0030 Semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy steel:  -Containing by weight less than 0,25 % of carbon:  --Other:  ---Of circular or polygonal cross-section:  ----Rolled or obtained by continuous casting:  ex 7207 19 15 -----Other -Containing by weight 0,25 % or more of carbon:  --Or circular or polygonal cross-section:  ---Rolled or obtained by continuous casting:  ----Other:  ex 7207 20 55 -----Containing by weight 0,25 % or more but less than 0,6 % of carbon Bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils of iron or non-alloy steel:  ex 7213 10 00 -Containing indentations, ribs, grooves or other deformations produced during the rolling process ex 7213 31 00 ex 7213 39 00 -Other, containing by weight less than 0,25 % of carbon ex 7213 41 00 ex 7213 49 00 -Other, containing by weight 0,25 % or more but less than 0,6 % of carbon (¹) Entry within this code is subject to conditions laid down in the relevant Community provisions.  (²) Flat-rolled products of a weight of 500 kg or more.  A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A a A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A s 37 012 (cont'd) aa A A A A A A A A A A A A A a A A A A A A A A A A A A A A 24 388 Order No CN code Description Ceiling (tonnes) (1) (2) (3) (4) 06.0030 (cont'd) Other bars and rods of other alloy steel, not further worked than forged hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded but including those twisted after rolling:  ex 7214 20 00 -Containing indentations, ribs, grooves, or other deformations produced during the rolling process or twisted after rolling ex 7214 40 10 ex 7214 40 91 ex 7214 40 99 -Other, containing by weight less than 0,25 % of carbon ex 7214 50 10 ex 7214 50 91 ex 7214 50 99 -Other, containing by weight 0,25 % or more but less than 0,6 % of carbon Other bars and rods of iron or non-alloy steel:  -Other:  ex 7215 90 10 --Hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded not further worked than clad Other bars and rods of other alloy steel, angles, shapes and sections of other alloy steel:  -Hollow drill bars and rods:  ex 7228 80 90 --Of non-alloy steel 06.0040 Semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy steel:  -Containing by weight less than 0,25 % of carbon:  --Other:  ---Blanks for angles, shapes and sections:  ex 7207 19 31 ---Rolled or obtained by continuous casting -Containing by weight 0,25 % or more of carbon:  --Blanks for angles, shapes and sections:  ex 7207 20 71 ---Rolled or obtained by continuous casting Angles, shapes and sections of iron of non-alloy steel:  ex 7216 10 00 -U-, I- or H-sections, not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of less than 80 mm ex 7216 21 00 ex 7216 22 00 -L- or T-sections, not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded of a height of less than 80 mm ex 7216 31 00 ex 7216 32 00 ex 7216 33 00 -U-, I- or H-sections, not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded of a height of 80 mm or more ex 7216 40 10 ex 7216 40 90 -L- or T-sections, not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of 80 mm or more ex 7216 50 10 ex 7216 50 90 -Other angles, shapes and sections, not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded -Other:  ex 7216 90 10 --Hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, not further worked than clad:  Sheet piling of iron or steel, whether or not drilled, punched or made from assembled elements, welded angles, shapes and sections, of iron or steel  ex 7301 10 00 -Sheet piling 06.0050 Flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, of a width of less than 600 mm, clad, plated or coated -Not further worked than hot-rolled, of a thickness of less than 3 mm and having a minimum yield point of 275 MPa or of a thickness of 3 mm or more and having a minimum yield point of 355 MPa:  --Other, of a thickness of 4,75 mm or more:  A A A A A A A A A A A A a A A A A A A A A A A A s 24 388 (cont'd) aa A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A a A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A s  3 479 aa A A A a A A A A  7 192 EWG:L372UMBE10.94 FF: 5UEN;   SETUP: 01;   Hoehe: 2109 mm;   647 Zeilen;   7383 Zeichen;  Bediener: MARL   Pr.: A;  Kunde:  31. 12. 88 Official Journal of the European Communities Order No CN code Description Ceiling (tonnes) (1) (2) (3) (4) 06.0050 ex 7211 12 90 ---Of a width not exceeding 500 mm:  (cont'd) -(¹) --Other:  ---Of a width not exceeding 500 mm:  ex 7211 19 91 ----Of a thickness of 3 mm or more but less than 4,75 mm:  -(²) ex 7211 19 99 ----Of a thickness of less than 3 mm:  -(¹) -Other, not further worked than hot-rolled:  --Other, of a thickness of 4,75 mm or more:  ex 7211 22 90 ---Of a width not exceeding 500 mm:  -(¹) -Other, not further worked than hot-rolled:  --Other:  ---Of a width not exceeding 500 mm (ECSC):  ex 7211 29 91 ----Of a thickness of 3 mm or more but less than 4,75 mm:  -(¹) ex 7211 29 99 ----Of a thickness of less than 3 mm:  -(¹) -Clad:  --Of a width exceeding 500 mm:  ---Not further worked than surface-treated:  ex 7212 60 91 ----Hot-rolled, not further worked than clad:  -(¹) 06.0060 Flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, of a width of 600 mm or more, hot-rolled, not clad, plated or coated:  -Not in coils, not further worked than hot-rolled, of a thickness of less than 3 mm and having a minimum yield point of 275 MPa or of a thickness of 3 mm or more and having a minimum yield point of 355 MPa:  ex 7208 32 10 ex 7208 32 30 ex 7208 32 51 ex 7208 32 59 ex 7208 32 91 ex 7208 32 99 --Other, of a thickness exceeding 10 mm ex 7208 33 10 ex 7208 33 91 ex 7208 33 99 --Other, of a thickness of 4,75 mm or more but not exceeding 10 mm ex 7208 34 10 ex 7208 34 90 --Other, of a thickness of 3 mm or more but less than 4,75 mm ex 7208 35 10 ex 7208 35 91 ex 7208 35 93 ex 7208 35 99 --Other, of a thickness of less than 3 mm --Other, not in coils, not further worked than hot-rolled ex 7208 42 10 ex 7208 42 30 ex 7208 42 51 ex 7208 42 59 ex 7208 42 91 ex 7208 42 99 --Other, of a thickness exceeding 10 mm ex 7208 43 10 ex 7208 43 91 ex 7208 43 99 --Other, of a thickness of 4,75 mm or more but not exceeding 10 mm ex 7208 44 10 ex 7208 44 90 --Other, of a thickness of 3 mm or more but less than 4,75 mm ex 7208 45 10 ex 7208 45 91 ex 7208 45 93 ex 7208 45 99 --Other, of a thickness of less than 3 mm -Other:  ex 7208 90 10 --Not further worked than surface-treated or simply cut into shapes other than rectangular (including square) (¹) Other than products of steel containing, by weight, not less than 0,60 % of carbon and having a content, by weight, less than 0,04 % of phosphorus and sulphur taken separately and less than 0,07 % of these elements taken together.  A A A A A A A A A A A A A A a A A A A A A A A A A A A A s  7 192 (cont'd) aa A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A a A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A 44 608 Order No CN code Description Ceiling (tonnes) (1) (2) (3) (4) 06.0060 (cont'd) Flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, of a width of 600 mm or more, cold-rolled (cold-reduced) not clad, plated or coated:  -In coils, not further worked than cold-rolled (cold-reduced) of a thickness of less than 3 mm and having a minimum yield point of 275 MPa or of a thickness of 3 mm or more and having a minimum yield point of 355 MPa:  ex 7209 12 10 ex 7209 12 90 --Of a thickness exceeding 1 mm but less than 3 mm ex 7209 13 10 ex 7209 13 90 --Of a thickness of 0,5 mm or more but not exceeding 1 mm ex 7209 14 10 ex 7209 14 90 --Of a thickness of less than 0,5 mm -Other, in coils not further worked than cold-rolled (cold reduced):  ex 7209 22 10 ex 7209 22 90 --Of a thickness exceeding 1 mm but less than 3 mm ex 7209 23 10 ex 7209 23 90 --Of a thickness of 0,5 mm or more but not exceeding 1 mm ex 7209 24 10 ex 7209 24 91 ex 7209 24 99 --Of a thickness of less than 0,5 mm -Not in coils, not further worked than cold-rolled (cold-reduced) of a thickness of less than 3 mm and having a minimum yield point of 275 MPa or of a thickness of 3 mm or more and having a minimum yield point of 355 MPa:  ex 7209 32 10 ex 7209 32 90 --Of a thickness exceeding 1 mm but less than 3 mm ex 7209 33 10 ex 7209 33 90 --Of a thickness of 0,5 mm or more but not exceeding 1 mm ex 7209 34 10 ex 7209 34 90 --Of a thickness of less than 0,5 mm -Other, not in coils, not further worked than cold-rolled (cold-reduced):  ex 7209 42 10 ex 7209 42 90 --Of a thickness exceeding 1 mm but not exceeding 3 mm ex 7209 43 10 ex 7209 43 90 --Of a thickness of 0,5 mm or more but not exceeding 1 mm ex 7209 44 10 ex 7209 44 90 --Of a thickness of less than 0,5 mm -Other:  ex 7209 90 10 --Not further worked than surface-treated or simply cut into shapes other than rectangular (including square) Flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, of a width of 600 mm or more, clad, plated or coated:  -Plated or coated with tin:  --Of a thickness of 0,5 mm or more:  ex 7210 11 10 ---Not further worked than surface-treated or simply cut into shapes other than rectangular (including square) --Of a thickness of less than 0,5 mm:  ex 7210 12 11 ex 7210 12 19 ---Not further worked than surface-treated or simply cut into shapes other than rectangular (including square) -Plated or coated with lead, including terne-plate:  ex 7210 20 10 --Not further worked than surface-treated or simply cut into shapes other than rectangular (including square) -Electrolytically plated or coated with zinc:  --Of steel of a thickness of less than 3 mm and having a minimum yield point of 275 MPa or a thickness of 3 mm or more and having a minimum yield point of 355 MPa:  ex 7210 31 10 ---Not further worked than surface-treated or simply cut into shapes other than rectangular (including square) --Other:  A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A a A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A 44 608 (cont'd) Order No CN code Description Ceiling (tonnes) (1) (2) (3) (4) 06.0060 (cont'd) ex 7210 39 10 ---Not further worked than surface-treated or simply cut into shapes other than rectangular (including square) -Otherwise plated or coated with zinc:  --Corrugated:  ex 7210 41 10 ---Not further worked than surface-treated or simply cut into shapes other than rectangular (including square) --Other:  ex 7210 49 10 ---Not further worked than surface-treated or simply cut into shapes other than rectangular (including square) -Plated or coated with chromium oxides or with chromium and chromium oxides:  ex 7210 50 10 --Not further worked than surface-treated or simply cut into shapes other than rectangular (including square) -Plated or coated with aluminium:  --Not further worked than surface-treated or simply cut into shapes other than rectangular (including square):  ex 7210 60 11 ---Plated or coated with aluminium-zinc alloys ex 7210 60 19 ---Other -Painted, varnished or plastic coated:  ex 7210 70 11 ex 7210 70 19 --Not further worked than surface-treated or simply cut into shapes other than rectangular (including square) -Other:  --Other:  ex 7210 90 31 ex 7210 90 33 ex 7210 90 35 ex 7210 90 39 ---Not further worked than surface-treated or simply cut into shapes other than rectangular (including square) Flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, of a width of less than 600 mm, not clad, plated or coated:  -Not further worked than hot-rolled, of a thickness of less than 3 mm and having a minimum yield point of 275 MPa or of a thickness of 3 mm or more and having a minimum yield point of 355 MPa:  --Other, of a thickness of 4,75 mm or more:  ex 7211 12 10 ---Of a width exceeding 500 mm:  -(¹) --Other:  ex 7211 19 10 ---Of a width exceeding 500 mm:  -(¹) -Other, not further worked than hot-rolled:  --Other, of a thickness of 4,75 mm or more:  ex 7211 22 10 ---Of a width exceeding 500 mm:  -(¹) --Other:  ex 7211 29 10 ---Of a width exceeding 500 mm:  -(¹) Flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, of a width of less than 600 mm, not clad, plated or coated:  -Not further worked than cold-rolled (cold-reduced) of a thickness of less than 3 mm and having a minimum yield point of 275 MPa or of a thickness of 3 mm or more and having a minimum yield point of 355 MPa:  ex 7211 30 10 --Of a width exceeding 500 mm -Other, not further worked than cold-rolled (cold-reduced):  --Containing by weight less than 0,25 % of carbon:  ex 7211 41 10 ---Of a width exceeding 500 mm --Other:  ex 7211 49 10 ---Of a width exceeding 500 mm -Other:  --Of a width exceeding 500 mm:  (¹) Not including flat-rolled products of a weight of 500 kg or more.  A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A a A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A 44 608 (cont'd) EWG:L372UME10A.95 FF: 5UEN;   SETUP: 01;   Hoehe: 1619 mm;   628 Zeilen;   8172 Zeichen;  Bediener: MARL   Pr.: A;  Kunde:  31. 12. 88 Official Journal of the European Communities Order No CN code Description Ceiling (tonnes) (1) (2) (3) (4) 06.0060 (cont'd) ex 7211 90 11 ---Not further worked than surface-treated Flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, of a width of less than 500 mm, clad, plated or coated:  -Plated or coated with tin:  ex 7212 10 10 --Tinplate, not further worked than surface-treated -Electrolytically plated or coated with zinc:  --Of steel of a thickness of less than 3 mm and having a minimum yield point of 275 MPa or of a thickness of 3 mm or more and having a minimum yield point of 355 MPa:  ex 7212 21 11 ---Of a width exceeding 500 mm:  ----not further worked than surface-treated --Other:  ---Of a width exceeding 500 mm:  ex 7212 29 11 ----Not further worked than surface-treated -Otherwise plated or coated with zinc:  --Of a width exceeding 500 mm:  ex 7212 30 11 ---Not further worked than surface-treated -Painted, varnished or plastic coated:  ex 7212 40 10 --Tin plate, not further worked than varnished --Other:  ---Of a width exceeding 500 mm:  ex 7212 40 91 ----Not further worked than surface-treated -Otherwise plated or coated:  --Of a width exceeding 500 mm:  ---Lead-coated:  ex 7212 50 31 ----Not further worked than surface-treated ---Other:  ex 7212 50 51 ----Not further worked than surface-treated -Clad:  --Of a width exceeding 500 mm:  ex 7212 60 11 ---Not further worked than surface-treated 06.0070 Ferrous waste and scrap; remelting scrap ingots of iron or steel:  -Remelting scrap ingots:  ex 7204 50 90 --Other Iron and non-alloy steel in ingots or other primary forms (excluding iron of code 7203) ex 7206 10 00 -Ingots (ECSC) Semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy steel -Containing by weight less than 0,25 % of carbon:  --Of rectangular (including square) cross-section, the width measuring less than twice the thickness:  ---Rolled or obtained by continuous casting:  ex 7207 11 11 ----Free-cutting steel --Other:  ---Of circular or polygonal cross-section:  ----Rolled or obtained by continuous casting:  ex 7207 19 11 -----Of free-cutting steel -Containing by weight 0,25 % or more of carbon:  --Of rectangular (including square) cross-section, the width measuring less than twice the thickness:  ---Rolled or obtained by continuous casting:  A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A a A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A s 44 608 (cont'd) aa A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A a A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A 24 300 Order No CN code Description Ceiling (tonnes) (1) (2) (3) (4) 06.0070 (cont'd) ex 7207 20 11 ----Free-cutting steel ----Other, containing by weight:  ex 7207 20 17 -----0,6 % or more of carbon --Of circular or polygonal cross-section:  ---Rolled or obtained by continuous casting:  ex 7207 20 51 ----Free-cutting steel ----Other:  ex 7207 20 57 -----Containing by weight 0,6 % of carbon Flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, of a width of less than 600 mm, not clad, plated or coated:  -Not further worked than hot-rolled, of a thickness of less than 3 mm and having a minimum yield point of 275 MPa or of a thickness of 3 mm or more and having a minimum yield point of 355 MPa:  --Other, of a thickness of 4,75 mm or more:  ex 7211 12 90 ---Of a width not exceeding 500 mm -(¹) --Other:  ---Of a width not exceeding 500 mm:  ex 7211 19 91 ----Of a thickness of 3 mm or more but less than 4,75 mm -(¹) ex 7211 19 99 ----Of a thickness of less than 3 mm -(¹) -Other, not further worked than hot-rolled:  --Other, of a thickness of 4,75 mm or more:  ex 7211 22 90 ---Of a width not exceeding 500 mm -(¹) --Other:  ---Of a width not exceeding 500 mm:  ex 7211 29 91 ----Of a thickness of 3 mm or more but less than 4,75 mm -(¹) ex 7211 29 99 ----Of a thickness of less than 3 mm -(¹) Flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, of a width of less than 600 mm, clad, plated or coated:  -Clad:  --Of a width exceeding 500 mm:  ---Not further worked than surface-treated:  ex 7212 60 91 ----Hot-rolled, not further worked than clad -(¹) Bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils of iron or non-alloy steel ex 7213 20 00 -Of free-cutting steel -Other, containing by weight 0,6 % or more of carbon ex 7213 50 00 -Other, containing by weight 0,6 % or more of carbon ex 7214 30 00 -Of free-cutting steel ex 7214 60 00 -Other, containing by weight 0,6 % or more of carbon Stainless steel in ingots or other primary forms, semi-finished products of stainless steel ex 7218 10 00 -Ingots and other primary forms -Other:  --Of rectangular (including square) cross-section:  ex 7218 90 11 ex 7218 90 13 ex 7218 90 15 ex 7218 90 19 ---Rolled or obtained by continuous casting --Other:  ex 7218 90 50 ---Rolled or obtained by continuous casting (¹) Of steel containing, by weight, not less than 0,6 % of carbon and having a content, by weight, less than 0,04 % of phosphorus and sulphur taken separately and less than 0,07 % of these elements taken together.  A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A a A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A 24 300 (cont'd) EWG:L372UME10B.96 FF: 5UEN;   SETUP: 01;   Hoehe: 1176 mm;   473 Zeilen;   4862 Zeichen;  Bediener: MARL   Pr.: C;  Kunde:  31. 12. 88 Official Journal of the European Communities Order No CN code Description Ceiling amount (in tonnes) (1) (2) (3) (4) 06.0070 Flat-rolled products of stainless steel, of a width of 600 mm or more:  (cont'd) ex 7219 11 10 ex 7219 11 90 -Not further worked than hot-rolled in coils ex 7219 12 10 ex 7219 12 90 -Not further worked than hot-rolled, not in coils ex 7219 13 10 ex 7219 13 90 -Not further worked than cold-rolled (cold-reduced):  ex 7219 14 10 ex 7219 14 90 ex 7219 21 10 ex 7219 21 90 ex 7219 22 10 ex 7219 22 90 ex 7219 23 10 ex 7219 23 90 ex 7219 24 10 ex 7219 24 90 ex 7219 33 10 ex 7219 33 90 ex --Of a thickness exceeding 1 mm but less than 3 mm ex 7219 34 10 ex 7219 34 90 --Of a thickness of 0,5 mm or more but not exceeding 1 mm ex 7219 35 10 ex 7219 35 90 --Of a thickness of less than 0,5 mm -Other:  ex 7219 90 11 ex 7219 90 19 --Not further worked than surface-treated, including cladding, or simply cut into shapes other than rectangular (including square) Flat-rolled products of stainless steel, of a width of less than 600 mm:  ex 7220 11 00 ex 7220 12 00 -Not further worked than hot-rolled ex 7227 (all numbers) Bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, of other alloy steel Other bars and rods of other alloy steel; angles, shapes and sections of other alloy steel, hollow drill bars and rods, of alloy or non-alloy steel:  ex 7228 10 10 -Bars and rods, or alloy or non-alloy steel:  --Not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded --Other:  ex 7228 10 91 ---Hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded not further worked than clad -Bars and rods, of silico-manganese steel:  ex 7228 20 11 ex 7228 20 19 --Not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded --Other:  ex 7228 20 31 ---Hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded not further worked than clad ex 7228 30 10 ex 7228 30 90 -Other bars and rods, not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded -Other bars and rods:  ex 7228 60 10 --Hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded not further worked than clad -Angles, shapes and sections:  ex 7228 70 10 --Not further worked than hot-rolled hot-drawn or extruded -Not further worked than cold-rolled (cold-reduced):  ex 7220 20 10 --Of a width exceeding 500 mm -Other:  --Of a width exceeding 500 mm:  ex 7220 90 11 ---Not further worked, than surface-treated, including cladding --Of a width not exceeding 500 mm:  ---Not further worked than surface-treated, including cladding:  A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A a A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A 24 300 (cont'd) Order No CN code Description Ceiling amount (in tonnes) (1) (2) (3) (4) 06.0070 (cont'd) ex 7220 90 31 ----Hot-rolled, not further worked than clad Other bars, and rods of stainless steel; shapes and sections of stainless steel:  ex 7222 10 11 ex 7222 10 19 ex 7222 10 91 ex 7222 10 99 -Bars and rods, not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded -Other bars and rods:  ex 7222 30 10 --Hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded not further worked than clad -Angles, shapes and sections:  ex 7222 40 11 ex 7222 40 19 --Not further worked than hot-rolled hot-drawn or extruded --Other:  ex 7222 40 30 ---Hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded not further worked than clad Other alloy steel in ingots or other primary forms, semi-finished products of other alloy steel:  ex 7224 10 00 -Ingots and other primary forms:  -Other:  --Of rectangular (including square) cross-section:  ex 7224 90 11 ---Hot-rolled or obtained by continous casting --Other:  ex 7224 90 30 ---Hot-rolled or obtained by continuous casting Flat-rolled products of other alloy steel, of a width of 600 mm or more ex 7225 10 10 ex 7225 10 91 ex 7225 10 99 -Of silicon-electrical steel -Of high speed steel:  ex 7225 20 11 --Not further worked than hot-rolled ex 7225 20 19 ex 7225 20 30 --Not further worked than surface-treated, including cladding or simply cut into shapes other than rectangular (including square) ex 7225 30 00 -Other, not further worked than hot-rolled, in coils ex 7225 40 10 ex 7225 40 30 ex 7225 40 50 ex 7225 40 70 ex 7225 40 90 ex -Other, not futher worked than hot-rolled, not in coils -Other:  ex 7225 90 10 --Not further worked than surface-treated including cladding or simply cut into shapes other than rectangular (including square) Flat-rolled products or other alloy steel, of a width of less than 600 mm -Of silicon-electrical steel ex 7226 10 10 --Not further worked than hot-rolled --Other:  ex 7226 10 30 ---Of a width exceeding 500 mm -Of high-speed steel ex 7226 20 10 --Not further worked than hot-rolled --Not further worked than cold-rolled (cold reduced) ex 7226 20 31 ---Of a width exceeding 500 mm --Other:  ---Of a width exceeding 500 mm A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A a A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A 24 300 (cont'd) Order No CN code Description Ceiling amount (in tonnes) (1) (2) (3) (4) 06.0070 (cont'd) ex 7226 20 51 ----Not further worked than surface treated, including cladding ---Of a width not exceeding 500 mm:  ----Not further worked than surface-treated including cladding:  ex 7226 20 71 -----Hot-rolled, not further worked than clad -Other:  ex 7226 91 00 --Not further worked than hot-rolled --Not further worked than cold-rolled (cold-reduced):  ex 7226 92 10 ---Of a width exceeding 500 mm --Other:  ---Of a width exceeding 500 mm:  ex 7226 99 11 ----Not further worked than surface-treated, including cladding ---Of a width not exceeding 500 mm:  ----Not further worked than surface-treated, including cladding:  ex 7226 99 31 -----Hot-rolled, not further worked than clad --Other:  ex 7228 70 31 ---Hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded not further worked than clad -Hollow drill bars and rods:  ex 7228 80 10 --Of alloy steel A A A A A A A A A A A A a A A A A A A A A A A A s 24 300 (cont'd) EWG:L372UME10C.95 FF: 5UEN;   SETUP: 01;   Hoehe: 1379 mm;   509 Zeilen;   5659 Zeichen;  Bediener: MARL   Pr.: C;  Kunde:


title: 2006/173/EC: Commission Decision of  13 February 2006  repealing Decision 2001/645/EC accepting undertakings offered in connection with the anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports of polyethylene terephthalate film originating,  inter alia , in India

text:
               8.3.2006

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 68/37

      COMMISSION DECISION

   of 13 February 2006
   repealing Decision 2001/645/EC accepting undertakings offered in connection with the anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports of polyethylene terephthalate film originating, inter alia, in India
   (2006/173/EC)
   THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
   Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
   Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 384/96 of 22 December 1995 on protection against dumped imports from countries not members of the European Community (the basic Regulation) (1), and in particular Articles 8 and 9 thereof,
   After consulting the Advisory Committee,
   Whereas:
   A.   PREVIOUS PROCEDURE

               (1)

               The Council, by Regulation (EC) No 1676/2001 (2), imposed definitive anti-dumping duties on imports of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) film originating, inter alia, in India. The measures took the form of an ad valorem duty ranging between 0 and 62,6 % on imports of PET film originating in India.

               (2)

               On 22 August 2001, the Commission, by Decision 2001/645/EC (3), accepted undertakings offered by five Indian producers: Ester Industries Limited (Ester), Flex Industries Limited (Flex), Garware Polyester Limited (Garware), MTZ Polyfilms Limited (MTZ) and Polyplex Corporation Limited (Polyplex).

               (3)

               On 22 November 2003 (4), the Commission initiated a partial interim review of Regulation (EC) No 1676/2001 limited to the form of the definitive anti-dumping measures. This investigation has been concluded by Council Regulation (EC) No 365/2006 (5), which amended Regulation (EC) No 1676/2001.

         B.   WITHDRAWAL OF THE ACCEPTANCE OF UNDERTAKINGS

               (4)

               As set out in recitals 22 to 25 of Regulation (EC) No 365/2006, and after having consulted all parties concerned, the undertakings in their current form are not appropriate to counteract the injurious effect of dumping, since they present both considerable monitoring and enforcement difficulties and unacceptable risks. On this basis, and also in accordance with the relevant clauses of the undertakings in question, which authorise the Commission to unilaterally withdraw the acceptance of the undertakings, the Commission has decided to withdraw the acceptance of the undertakings.

               (5)

               The Commission informed the Indian authorities and the Indian exporting producers concerned in Regulation (EC) No 365/2006 that it proposed to withdraw the acceptance of the current undertakings. The interested parties were given the opportunity to comment.

               (6)

               These comments are addressed in recitals 27 to 31 of Regulation (EC) No 365/2006.

         C.   REPEAL OF DECISION 2001/645/EC

               (7)

               In the light of the above, Decision 2001/645/EC accepting undertakings from Ester Industries Limited (Ester), Flex Industries Limited (Flex), Garware Polyester Limited (Garware), MTZ Polyfilms Limited (MTZ) and Polyplex Corporation Limited (Polyplex) should be repealed.

               (8)

               In parallel to this Decision, the Council, by Regulation (EC) No 366/2006 (6), has imposed definitive anti-dumping duties on imports into the Community of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) film originating in India,

         HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
   Article 1
   Decision 2001/645/EC is hereby repealed.
   Article 2
   This Decision shall take effect on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

      Done at Brussels, 13 February 2006.

            For the Commission

         Peter MANDELSON

            Member of the Commission

      (1)  OJ L 56, 6.3.1996, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2117/2005 (OJ L 340, 23.12.2005, p. 17).

      (2)  OJ L 227, 23.8.2001, p. 1.

      (3)  OJ L 227, 23.8.2001, p. 56.

      (4)  OJ C 281, 22.11.2003, p. 4.

      (5)  See page 1 of this Official Journal.

      (6)  See page 6 of this Official Journal.


title: Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/2356 of 19 December 2016 in support of SEESAC disarmament and arms control activities in South-East Europe in the framework of the EU Strategy to combat illicit accumulation and trafficking of SALW and their ammunition

text:
                  21.12.2016

                  EN

                  Official Journal of the European Union

                  L 348/60

            COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2016/2356
      of 19 December 2016
      in support of SEESAC disarmament and arms control activities in South-East Europe in the framework of the EU Strategy to combat illicit accumulation and trafficking of SALW and their ammunition
      THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
      Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Articles 26(2) and 31(1) thereof,
      Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,
      Whereas:

                  (1)

                  On 15 and 16 December 2005, the European Council adopted the EU Strategy to combat illicit accumulation and trafficking of SALW and their ammunition (‘the Strategy’), which sets the guidelines for Union action in the field of small arms and light weapons (‘SALW’). The Strategy identifies the Balkans and South-East Europe as regions particularly affected by the excessive accumulation and spread of SALW. It states that the Union will give priority attention to Central and Eastern Europe and underlines, with specific reference to the Balkans, that support for effective multilateralism as well as for relevant regional initiatives is an effective instrument for its implementation. It also specifically promotes the need to participate in the efforts to reduce surplus stocks of SALW left over in Eastern Europe from the Cold War.

                  (2)

                  At the 2016 6th Preparatory Review Conference on the UN Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in SALW in All Its Aspects (‘the Programme of Action’), which was adopted on 20 July 2001, all UN Member States reaffirmed their commitment to prevent the illicit trafficking of SALW. States welcomed the progress made with regard to the strengthening of subregional and regional cooperation and committed to establish or strengthen, where appropriate, such cooperation, coordination and information-sharing mechanisms, including the sharing of best practices, in order to support the implementation of the Programme of Action.

                  (3)

                  The South-Eastern and Eastern Europe Clearinghouse for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (SEESAC), established in Belgrade in 2002 and functioning under the joint mandate of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Regional Cooperation Council (successor to the Stability Pact for South-Eastern Europe), assists national and regional stakeholders in controlling and reducing the spread and misuse of SALW and ammunition, and thus contributes to enhanced stability, security and development in South-Eastern and Eastern Europe. SEESAC places particular emphasis on the development of regional projects to address the reality of cross-border flows of weapons.

                  (4)

                  The Union previously supported SEESAC by means of Council Decision 2002/842/CFSP (1), extended and amended by Council Decisions 2003/807/CFSP (2) and 2004/791/CFSP (3) as well as Council Decision 2010/179/CFSP (4). The Union also supported SEESAC arms control activities by means of Council Decision 2013/730/CFSP (5).

                  (5)

                  The Union wishes to finance a further SEESAC project on reducing the threat of the illicit spread and trafficking of SALW and their ammunition in South-East Europe,

            HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
      Article 1
      With a view to the implementation of the EU Strategy to combat illicit accumulation and trafficking of small arms and light weapons (SALW) and their ammunition, and to the promotion of peace and security, the SEESAC project on reducing the threat of the illicit spread and trafficking of SALW and their ammunition in South-East Europe to be supported by the Union shall have the following specific objectives:
      increasing regional cooperation, knowledge exchange and information-sharing with a view to enhancing capacity for evidence-based policymaking;
      improving capacity for physical security and stockpile management (‘PSSM’) through infrastructure security upgrades, surplus reduction and training;
      enhancing capacity for marking, tracing and record-keeping;
      reducing illicit possession and misuse of firearms through support for awareness-raising and collection campaigns.
      The Union shall finance the project, a detailed description of which is set out in the Annex.
      Article 2
      1.   The High Representative shall be responsible for the implementation of this Decision.
      2.   The technical implementation of the project referred to in Article 1 shall be carried out by SEESAC.
      3.   SEESAC shall perform its tasks under the responsibility of the High Representative. For that purpose, the High Representative shall enter into the necessary arrangements with UNDP, which shall act on behalf of SEESAC.
      Article 3
      1.   The financial reference amount for the implementation of the project financed by the Union referred to in Article 1 shall be EUR 6 508 136. The total estimated budget of the overall programme shall be EUR 9 142 355. The programme shall be co-financed by the Union, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Norway and the beneficiary.
      2.   The expenditure financed by the reference amount set out in paragraph 1 shall be managed in accordance with the procedures and rules applicable to the Union budget.
      3.   The Commission shall supervise the proper management of the expenditure referred to in paragraph 1. For that purpose, it shall conclude the necessary agreement with UNDP, which shall act on behalf of SEESAC. The agreement shall stipulate that SEESAC has to ensure the visibility of the Union's contribution, appropriate to its size.
      4.   The Commission shall endeavour to conclude the agreement referred to in paragraph 3 as soon as possible after the entry into force of this Decision. It shall inform the Council of any difficulties in that process and of the date of conclusion of the agreement.
      Article 4
      1.   The High Representative shall report to the Council on the implementation of this Decision on the basis of regular quarterly reports prepared by SEESAC. Those reports shall form the basis of the evaluation carried out by the Council.
      2.   The Commission shall report on the financial aspects of the project referred to in Article 1.
      Article 5
      1.   This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.
      2.   This Decision shall expire 36 months after the date of conclusion of the agreement referred to in Article 3(3) or, if no agreement has been concluded within that period, six months after the date of its entry into force.

         Done at Brussels, 19 December 2016.

               For the Council

               The President

            L. SÓLYMOS

         (1)  Council Decision 2002/842/CFSP of 21 October 2002 concerning the implementation of Joint Action 2002/589/CFSP with a view to a European Union contribution to combating the destabilising accumulation and spread of small arms and light weapons in South East Europe (OJ L 289, 26.10.2002, p. 1).

         (2)  Council Decision 2003/807/CFSP of 17 November 2003 extending and amending Decision 2002/842/CFSP concerning the implementation of Joint Action 2002/589/CFSP with a view to a European Union contribution to combating the destabilising accumulation and spread of small arms and light weapons in South East Europe (OJ L 302, 20.11.2003, p. 39).

         (3)  Council Decision 2004/791/CFSP of 22 November 2004 extending and amending Decision 2002/842/CFSP implementing Joint Action 2002/589/CFSP with a view to a European Union's contribution to combating the destabilising accumulation and spread of small arms and light weapons in South East Europe (OJ L 348, 24.11.2004, p. 46).

         (4)  Council Decision 2010/179/CFSP of 11 March 2010 in support of SEESAC arms control activities in the Western Balkans, in the framework of the EU Strategy to combat the illicit accumulation and trafficking of SALW and their ammunition (OJ L 80, 26.3.2010, p. 48).

         (5)  Council Decision 2013/730/CFSP of 9 December 2013 in support of SEESAC disarmament and arms control activities in South East Europe in the framework of the EU Strategy to Combat the Illicit Accumulation and Trafficking of SALW and their Ammunition (OJ L 332, 11.12.2013, p. 19).

         ANNEX

            Proposal for the Union's contribution to the SEESAC project on reducing the threat of the illicit spread and trafficking of small arms and light weapons (SALW) and their ammunition in South-East Europe

         1.   Introduction and objectives

         South-East Europe (SEE) remains an area of particular concern as well as an important challenge in the EU Strategy to combat illicit accumulation and trafficking of small arms and light weapons (SALW) and their ammunition (‘the EU SALW Strategy’). While significant progress has been made in recent years, the sheer scale of accumulation of SALW and ammunition, inadequate storage conditions, large illicit possession, and policymaking and implementation-capacity gaps continue to limit the effectiveness of SALW control efforts. Therefore, in order to ensure continuous progress, secure the gains and pave the way for a long-term solution, the continuation of support to combat the threat posed by the spread and illicit trafficking of SALW in and from SEE forms an essential part of the Union's efforts to achieve the goals of the EU SALW Strategy.
         The overall objective of the project is to contribute to international peace and security by combating the threat posed by the widespread accumulation and illicit trafficking of SALW and their ammunition in and from SEE. At the same time, it will enhance regional stability by working within the framework of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC; successor to the Stability Pact for South-East Europe) and in partnership with other relevant initiatives. Specifically, the project will: increase regional cooperation, knowledge exchange and information-sharing and lead to enhanced capacity for evidence-based policymaking; improve capacities for physical security and stockpile management (‘PSSM’) through infrastructure security upgrades, surplus reduction and training; enhance capacity for marking, tracing and record-keeping; and reduce illicit possession and misuse of firearms through support for awareness-raising and collection campaigns.
         The implementation of the project is grounded in the Regional Implementation Plan on Combating the Proliferation of SALW and will result in increased security and stability in SEE and beyond, addressing the spread and illicit trafficking of SALW and their ammunition. The project will directly contribute to the implementation of the EU Security Strategy, the EU SALW Strategy, the EU Firearms Strategy, the Arms Trade Treaty, the UN Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in SALW in All Its Aspects, the International Tracing Instrument, the UN Firearms Protocol and UN Security Council Resolution 1325 (2000), and will specifically enhance regional cooperation in combating the threat posed by the spread of SALW and their ammunition. The project results will also directly contribute the implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 16 on peaceful and just societies, in particular targets 16.1 (significantly reduce all forms of violence and death rate everywhere) and 16.4 (significantly reduce illicit arms flows). In addition, the project will support the implementation of the Commission Action Plan to target the illicit trafficking of firearms and explosives in the Union.
         Building upon the successful implementation of Council Decision 2013/730/CFSP in particular, and in line with the EU SALW Strategy, this follow-up project thus aims to further strengthen national control systems and to continue to foster multilateralism forging regional mechanisms for countering the supply and destabilising spread of SALW and their ammunition. Furthermore, in order to ensure that the capacity gains from SEE are shared with other possible areas of concern, the project will seek a more comprehensive regional dimension through targeted knowledge-transfer efforts.
         2.   Selection of implementing agency and coordination with other relevant funding initiatives

         SEESAC is a joint initiative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the RCC, and as such is the focal point for SALW-related activities in SEE. As the executive arm of the Regional Implementation Plan on Combating the Proliferation of Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW), SEESAC has been working since 2002 with national and international stakeholders in SEE on implementing a holistic approach to SALW control through the execution of a wide spectrum of activities including: awareness-raising and SALW collection campaigns, stockpile management, surplus reduction, and improved marking and tracing capabilities, as well as improved arms exports control. In this way, SEESAC has acquired a unique capacity and experience implementing multi-stakeholder regional interventions against the shared political and economic background of the countries in the region, ensuring national and regional ownership and the long-term sustainability of its actions and establishing itself as the primary regional authority in the SALW control field.
         SEESAC has open bilateral and multilateral channels of communication with all relevant actors and organisations. SEESAC is also the Secretariat of the Regional Steering Group for SALW (RSG). In addition, SEESAC is the Secretariat of the Regional Approach to Stockpile Reduction (RASR) initiative. SEESAC is regularly invited to take part in all relevant regional fora such as the EU-Western Balkans annual meetings of ministers of justice and home affairs, the NATO structural information exchange process on SALW and the South-Eastern Europe defence ministerial (‘SEDM’) process. It has a wide network of formal and informal partnerships with organisations such as RACVIAC (Regional Arms Control Verification and Implementation Assistance Centre) — Centre for Security Cooperation and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Forum for Security Cooperation (FSC). Regular coordination meetings with other UN agencies such as UNODC and UNODA take place through the UN Coordinating Action on Small Arms (CASA) as well as other mechanisms. SEESAC thus developed into a regional hub and focal point for a wide spectrum of issues related to security sector reform, with a particular focus on SALW control and stockpile management. Based in Belgrade, SEESAC currently operates throughout SEE, with activities in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), Kosovo (*1), the Republic of Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM). In the past, SEESAC also operated in Bulgaria, Croatia and Romania. Regional ownership is ensured through the RCC as well as through the RSG, where representatives of all states in SEE provide the strategic guidance, initiatives and requests for SEESAC activities.
         SEESAC has pioneered an approach based on tackling shared problems through regional initiatives, which has wielded impressive results in SEE not only because of the crucial information-sharing and promotion of healthy regional competition which it sparks, but also because it helps achieve consistent and easily measurable results through a holistic implementation modality. Participation by SEESAC in all relevant regional processes and initiatives (such as SEDM, RASR and RACVIAC) provides timely and candid information exchange, strong situational awareness and the foresight necessary to ensure implementation not prone to overlap and in line with the current needs of the governments and the regions as well as with developing trends.
         SEESAC grounds all of its activities on the collected baseline data and secures endorsement and political support from national stakeholders as a precondition for action. SEESAC implemented its previous Union-funded projects with a very high delivery rate of the envisaged activities, delivering sustainable project results by developing and fostering national ownership of its projects and activities, and promoting regional coordination, experience and the sharing of best practices, as well as regional research. Its SALW expertise and in-depth knowledge of regional affairs and relevant stakeholders makes SEESAC the most suitable implementing partner for this particular action.
         The project also complements existing national-level efforts seeking maximum synergies. With specific regard to BiH, the project is complementary to two other projects in particular:

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                     the EXPLODE project, funded by the short-term component of the Union's Instrument contributing to Stability and Peace and implemented by the UNDP Office in Sarajevo in partnership with the OSCE Mission to BiH, to enhance the safety of the people of BiH by decreasing unstable ammunition stockpiles and enhancing storage safety;

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                     the SECUP BiH project for security upgrades of ammunition and weapons storage sites, which is implemented jointly by the OSCE Mission to BiH and the BiH Ministry of Defence, with EUFOR providing expert technical advice and monitoring of safety and security aspects of the project implementation.

               SEESAC will work through the coordination mechanism set up by the MoD and international actors and will regularly liaise with EUFOR Althea, the OSCE Mission to BiH and the UNDP Office in Sarajevo to ensure continuous coordination and complementarity with these projects as well as with the ongoing efforts of the international community to address the issue of surplus stocks of conventional ammunition held by the BiH MoD and in view of any possible future plans for a campaign to collect illegal conventional weapons in BiH. In the previous phase, significant gains were achieved through tight cooperation and coordination with these two projects, which resulted in more efficient results.
         The proposed project is part of the wider programme, and SEESAC will work in combination with the following international assistance efforts:

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                     in Montenegro, the MONDEM project, managed by UNDP in partnership with the OSCE, is designed to work on the reduction of counter-proliferation risks through the development of safe and secure conventional ammunition storage infrastructure and management systems, reduction of explosive risk to communities by the environmentally benign demilitarisation, destruction of toxic hazardous waste (liquid rocket propellant) and support for defence reform through the destruction of a limited quantity of heavy weapons systems designated by the Ministry of Defence of Montenegro;

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                     in Kosovo, the firearms and explosives risk mitigation (‘FERM’) project, (formerly KOSSAC), designed initially to reduce armed violence in Kosovo and increase community safety, aims to support the Kosovo stakeholders in controlling the widespread illegal possession and circulation of SALW and, through risk-based management and an evidence-based approach, to minimise the risks of these weapons and explosive materials;

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                     in Serbia, the CASM project, funded by the United States Department of State, UNDP and the OSCE, is designed to enhance security and safety of predefined conventional ammunition storage locations and the disposal of reported surplus ammunition.

               In addition, the project will work to coordinate with nascent initiatives in FYROM seeking to increase stockpile management capacities of the police.
         SEESAC also regularly liaises with OSCE, NATO and Norwegian People's Aid, as well as with other relevant actors, in order to secure complementarities of action, timeliness of intervention and cost-effectiveness in the use of resources.
         3.   Project description

         The new phase of the SEESAC project will build upon the basis of the achievements under Council Decision 2013/730/CFSP and will focus on four main areas, maintaining the holistic approach to tackling the threat posed by SALW in the region. The four areas address the strategic/policy level as well as the operational aspects, combining more traditional SALW control approaches with a focus on law-enforcement capabilities and networking by looking at the main threats (large, poorly secured stockpiles; lack of information; increase in illicit trafficking; widespread illicit possession). In particular, the project will result in:

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                     increased regional cooperation, knowledge exchange and information-sharing, leading to enhanced capacity for evidence-based policymaking;

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                     improved capacity for PSSM through infrastructure security upgrades, surplus reduction and training;

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                     enhanced capacity for marking, tracing and record-keeping;

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                     reduced illicit possession and misuse of firearms through support for awareness-raising and collection campaigns.

               The project's strategy is grounded in SEESAC's unique approach of building and fostering confidence and cooperation in the region as a prerequisite for achieving concrete and measurable transformational change. In particular, at the regional level, the different processes facilitated by SEESAC, involving both policymakers and technical-level practitioners, have proven to be an essential ingredient in ensuring an enabling environment for knowledge transfer, expertise exchange and information-sharing. This has served not only to increase the capacities in the region, but more importantly to build confidence and establish bridges of cooperation among institutions and individual experts. In turn, the atmosphere of professional trust enables national-level progress on issues tackled by this project: PSSM, including surplus reduction; marking, tracing and record-keeping; operational-level cooperation between law-enforcement; and cross-border cooperation. In addition, the regional cooperation approach has made the region more transparent and efficient in its efforts to control the arms trade, with the result that the SEE states are among the most transparent globally in their reporting on arms transfers. Therefore, the project will continue to foster regional cooperation as the essential enabling element for measurable results.
         The project's geographic scope is SEE, with direct project beneficiaries being Albania, BiH, Kosovo, the Republic of Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia and FYROM. In addition, the project will seek to facilitate the transfer of knowledge and expertise to Eastern European countries dealing with the same SALW problems, in particular Ukraine and Belarus.
         3.1.   Increased regional cooperation, knowledge exchange and information-sharing, leading to enhanced capacity for evidence-based policymaking

            Objective

         To further strengthen the capacity to design and implement evidence-based SALW control policies in line with international best practice including the International SALW Control Standards and thus contribute to the reduction of the threat of illicit proliferation of SALW.

            Description

         Building upon the successful approach of facilitating networking at regional level, in particular between arms transfers licensing authorities (under the regional information exchange process) and the SALW commissions, which resulted in increased activity and improved policies, this component will continue to facilitate regional cooperation between SALW commissions through regular regional meetings, information exchange and work on collecting data and increasing capacity for evidence-based policymaking. The work under this component will result in: increased capacity for policymaking through improved data collection and analysis, including detailed surveys; regional information exchange; and increased knowledge and understanding among policymakers and policy-implementers on the complexity of the SALW control problematic. Transparency of arms transfers will also be increased through the integration of the regional information exchange process on arms transfers into the SALW commission cooperation process, as well as support for continuing transparency of arms transfers in SEE. In addition, this component envisages the transfer of SEE acquired expertise to other regions in order to support Union interventions in other areas. Finally, this component will also provide technical support through targeted and on-demand policy relevant research and briefs for policymakers.
         Specifically, the project envisages the continued facilitation of the regional information exchange process through:

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                     formal regional meetings of SALW commissions and relevant policymaking bodies (twice per year) focusing on information exchange, knowledge-sharing and standardisation, as well as training;

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                     the transfer of expertise to Belarus and Ukraine through the facilitation of participation in select formal meetings and the translation and dissemination of existing SALW control tools.

               Furthermore, the capacities for evidence-based policymaking will be enhanced by:

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                     improving and updating the regional SALW situation baseline by means of a regional SALW survey (including national surveys), thus assessing the changes since the last survey (2006), based on an improved methodology;

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                     enhancing data collection and analysis capabilities through the development and continuous updating of a monitoring tool based on SEESAC's ‘Targeting Weapons’ online platform, enhanced through the regular dissemination of an SEE SALW Monitor compiling relevant data and enabling the tracking of trends;

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                     strengthening knowledge management through the systematic collection of lessons learned and the maintenance of the online information-exchange platform and its enhancement through the development of policy-relevant on-demand knowledge products;

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                     providing on-demand technical advice and expertise in order to enhance policy development, design, adoption and implementation.

               In order to increase the effectiveness of SALW control policies and to ensure their implementation improves security for both women and men, the gender perspective will be integrated into SALW control policies and addressed through technical advice and expertise, development of knowledge products and training, with a particular focus on domestic violence.
         This will be achieved through a fully participatory approach, thus providing not only the finished products but also capacity development and adoption support for the key institutions, therefore ensuring the sustainability of the intervention.

            Project results/implementation indicators

         The project will help reduce the risks of proliferation through the enhancement of capacities for the design, adoption and implementation of evidence-based SALW control policies by:

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                     publishing an SALW survey and establishing an up-to-date baseline;

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                     ensuring regular data collection, analysis and dissemination;

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                     developing or updating up to 10 policy-relevant knowledge products;

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                     enabling information exchange, knowledge transfer and standardisation;

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                     providing technical advice and capacity development through up to three training sessions;

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                     organising up to six formal meetings of SALW commissions;

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                     facilitating knowledge transfer.

               3.2.   Improved capacity for PSSM through infrastructure security upgrades, surplus reduction and training

            Objective

         To reduce the risk of proliferation through the enhancement of weapons and ammunition stockpile security and reducing surplus stocks of SALW and their ammunition in storage.

            Description

         Since 2010, SEESAC has successfully been using a two-pronged approach of: (1) improving the security of storage locations; and (2) building the capacity of the personnel tasked with managing stockpiles, significantly increasing security provisions and reducing the risk of the unwanted proliferation of stockpiles of SALW and their ammunition. In line with a comprehensive approach to PSSM of SALW and their ammunition, the new phase will expand this approach by merging it with the reduction of surpluses, therefore further reducing the risks of proliferation. Therefore, the project will continue to improve the security of weapons and ammunition storage in SEE by providing further specific technical and infrastructural assistance in line with international best practices and standards.
         While security in military storage locations has been significantly increased under Council Decision 2013/730/CFSP, SEESAC has identified police and MoI stocks as an area of concern due to the lack of capacity for safeguarding, inadequate record-keeping and stockpile management capabilities, and more complex systems which include formation weapons as well as confiscated firearms. Therefore, this component will support the MoIs and police services with a view to:

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                     increasing security of stockpiles through cost-effective targeted infrastructure upgrades at police storage facilities in Albania, BiH, the Republic of Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia and Kosovo. The upgrades will focus on central police storages as well as evidence rooms in main police stations with a view to providing the most efficient and cost-effective increase to the security of the stockpiles;

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                     destroying up to 50 000 surplus and confiscated SALW in the region, as well as up to 500 000 pieces of SALW ammunition;

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                     providing capacity development through the training of a regional pool of MoI trainers and support for national training sessions on PSSM based on the SEESAC curricula piloted under Council Decision 2013/730/CFSP.

            Project results/implementation indicators

         The project will result in a significant decrease of SALW proliferation vulnerabilities through the enhancement of security of stockpiles and the reduction of the number of surplus and confiscated SALW, explosives and ammunition stored by MoIs and police services in Albania, BiH, Kosovo, the Republic of Moldova, Montenegro and Serbia:

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                     Security of central storage locations (7) enhanced in accordance with international standards and best practices;

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                     Security of evidence rooms (15) increased;

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                     A total of up to 50 000 pieces of conventional weapons destroyed;

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                     A total of up to 500 000 pieces of ammunition and explosives at risk of proliferation demilitarised and destroyed.

               3.3.   Enhanced capacity for marking, tracing and record-keeping

            Objective

         To reduce the threat of illicit trafficking of firearms by enhancing SEE law-enforcement capacities for marking and tracing through a regional cooperation approach based on the increased gathering, analysis and sharing of information.

            Description

         Considering the increase in illicit trafficking of firearms towards the Union, as well as the increase use of firearms in organised crime and terrorist incidents, the development of robust information-gathering and exchange systems and mechanisms is an essential element in efforts to combat this threat. Therefore, significant efforts were made in the past several years to increase cooperation, as well as to enhance the knowledge and understanding of the arms-trafficking phenomenon, while at the same time devising efficient mitigation measures. Through its longstanding work in the region, and especially through the successful implementation of Council Decision 2013/730/CFSP, including the establishment and facilitation of the SEE Firearms Experts Network (SEEFEN), SEESAC has been at the forefront of such efforts, acting as convener of cooperation processes while working to increase the capacity of law-enforcement agencies for marking, tracing and record-keeping, including through technical assistance and support for the establishment and enhancement of record-keeping systems. This activity will build upon the basis established in the previous period by:

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                     further strengthening SEEFEN, while at the same time using it as a platform for increased cooperation among law-enforcement agencies in SEE to combat illicit trafficking of SALW and their ammunition. In particular, the SEEFEN will be supported through the continuous facilitation of expert meetings (twice yearly) and the enhancement of information-sharing. In addition, support will be provided to the firearms experts with targeted training and technical advisory support, in addition to cost-effective select provision of technical assistance through the provision of equipment (import marking machines) to law-enforcement agencies;

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                     supporting the establishment, in all seven beneficiaries, of firearms focal points — central information-collection and analysis units supporting investigators and prosecutors, and enabling the building and updating of the intelligence picture on firearms trafficking from and through SEE;

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                     building upon the work done on enhancing registration systems and ballistic intelligence capabilities as well as the recommendations of the Regional Feasibility Study;

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                     working closely with Interpol's iArms in order to support the capacity of SEE police service to collect, process and share data on lost or stolen SALW.

               All of the activities of SEEFEN will be closely coordinated with and contribute to the efforts of EUROPOL, European Firearms Experts, DG Migration and Home Affairs, Interpol, Eurojust and Frontex, as well as other relevant actors. This part of the project supports the strengthening of the effective rule of law, limiting, registering and measuring the quantities and demand of SALW. The project is designed in line with and will therefore enhance the implementation of the UN Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in SALW in All Its Aspects, the International Tracing Instrument, the UN Firearms Protocol, Council Directive 91/477/EEC and Council Common Position 2008/944/CFSP by improving the capacity of SEE institutions with regard to marking, tracing and record-keeping of weapons, focusing in particular on the capabilities to build up the right intelligence picture in order to devise effective countermeasures to the trafficking threat.

            Project results/implementation indicators

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                     SEEFEN work strengthened and enhanced, with six meetings (twice yearly) focusing on networking and information exchange between law-enforcement firearms experts organised;

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                     SEEFEN online information-exchange platform improved;

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                     SEEFEN members' capacities enhanced through targeted training sessions and the provision of technical and advisory support;

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                     Firearms focal points in all seven beneficiaries established and functioning;

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                     Forensic capacities for tracing increased;

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                     Effective marking system with the procurement of marking machines established;

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                     Capacity for the sharing of information and firearms-related intelligence in SEE enhanced.

               3.4.   Reducing illicit possession and misuse of firearms through support for awareness-raising and collection campaigns

            Objective

         To increase regional security by combating large-scale illicit possession of firearms through awareness-raising and collection campaigns.

            Description

         The legacy of the past conflicts, as well as a traditional attachment to weapons among the population in SEE, has created a serious problem with large-scale possession of illegal weapons (estimated to be several million pieces). This poses a serious threat not only to peace and stability in the region but also beyond. Despite some success from efforts in the past to curb it, the illicit possession remains significant throughout the region, potentially fuelling the supply side of illicit trafficking towards the Union. However, this problem requires a long-term solution focusing on changing attitudes and perceptions through sustained targeted interventions. The complexity of the issue requires a rethink of the approaches taken thus far and the need to establish a strong baseline analysis of the reasons for which individuals hold on to illegal weapons. The previous phase showed the need for sustained outreach and awareness-raising efforts in order to reduce the illicit possession of firearms, which remains one of the most immediate threats. Therefore, this component proposes a more sustained effort to raise awareness of the dangers posed by illicit possession as well as to increase the rate of SALW handover by using innovative citizen-centric methodologies and approaches. It will do so through:

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                     a regional survey establishing a comprehensive understanding of the phenomena behind illicit weapons possession;

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                     the development and implementation of innovative awareness-raising and (where possible) collection campaigns seeking to reduce the levels of illicit possession.

               Activities will be conducted in partnership with a wide number of institutions and civil-society organisations, thus creating a basis for long-term efforts to address this problem.

            Project results/implementation indicators

         The project will contribute to the overall reduced demand and possession of illicit weapons by:

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                     improving understanding of the phenomena of illicit possession through an in-depth attitude study;

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                     enhancing awareness of the dangers posed by illicit possession of weapons, ammunition and explosives through the conduct of region-wide campaigns.

               4.   Beneficiaries

         The direct beneficiaries of the project will be the national institutions responsible for SALW control in SEE. With regard to stockpile management, the ministries of interior and police services of the Republic of Albania, BiH, Kosovo, the Republic of Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia and FYROM will benefit from capacity development, improved infrastructure at storage sites and stockpile reduction support. These ministries will also be the direct beneficiaries of enhanced capabilities for SALW marking, tracing and record-keeping, and will reap the benefits of the regional firearms experts network. Finally, SALW commissions and other institutions responsible for the control of SALW in SEE will benefit from training and information-sharing as well as regional cooperation. In addition, key institutions tasked with SALW control in Belarus and Ukraine will benefit from limited and targeted knowledge transfer.
         The proposed activities are fully in line with national priorities on SALW control and have been endorsed by the relevant national SALW control authorities, demonstrating their buy-in and commitment for the achievement of project results.
         The general population of the countries in SEE and the Union, at risk from the widespread proliferation of SALW, will benefit indirectly from this project as the risk decreases.
         5.   Union visibility

         SEESAC shall take all appropriate measures to publicise the fact that the action has been funded by the Union. Such measures will be carried out in accordance with the Commission's Communication and Visibility Manual for European Union External Actions. SEESAC will thus ensure the visibility of the Union's contribution with appropriate branding and publicity, highlighting the role of the Union, ensuring the transparency of its actions and raising awareness of the reasons for the Decision as well as Union support for the Decision and the results of this support. Material produced by the project will prominently display the European Union flag in accordance with Union guidelines for the accurate use and reproduction of the flag.
         Given that planned activities vary greatly in scope and character, a range of promotional tools will be used, including: traditional media; websites; social media; and informational and promotional materials including infographics, leaflets, newsletters, press releases and others, as appropriate. Publications, public events, campaigns, equipment and construction works procured under the project will be branded accordingly. To further amplify the impact by raising awareness among various national governments and the public, the international community and local and international media, each of the project target groups will be addressed using the appropriate language. Particular focus will be placed on new media and online presence.
         6.   Duration

         Based on the experience of implementing Council Decision 2010/179/CFSP, and taking into consideration the regional scope of the project, the number of beneficiaries and the number and the complexity of planned activities, the timeframe for implementation is 36 months.
         7.   General set-up

         The technical implementation of this action has been entrusted to UNDP, acting on behalf of SEESAC, the regional initiative working under the mandate of UNDP and the Regional Cooperation Council, successor to the Stability Pact for South-East Europe. SEESAC is the executive arm of the Regional Implementation Plan on Combating the Proliferation of Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) and, as such, acts as focal point for all SALW-related issues in the SEE region.
         UNDP, acting on behalf of SEESAC, will have the overall responsibility for the implementation of project activities and accountability for project implementation. The project duration is three years (36 months).
         8.   Partners

         SEESAC will directly implement the action in close cooperation with SALW commissions as well as with the ministries of interior of Albania, BiH, Kosovo, the Republic of Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia and FYROM. Other relevant institutions will be closely involved, in particular under activities 3.4, in line with the established multi-stakeholder holistic approach to SALW control.
         9.   Reporting

         Reporting, narrative as well as financial, shall cover the whole of the action described in the relevant contribution-specific agreement and its attached budget, regardless of whether this action is wholly financed or co-financed by the Commission.
         On a quarterly basis, narrative progress reports shall be submitted to record and monitor progress towards the completion of key results.
         10.   Estimated budget

         The total estimated cost of the Union-financed project is EUR 6 508 136.

            (*1)  This designation is without prejudice to positions on status, and is in line with UNSC 1244 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo Declaration of Independence.