title: Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/785 of 19 May 2016 amending Decision 2013/183/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea

text:
               20.5.2016

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 131/73

         COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2016/785
   of 19 May 2016
   amending Decision 2013/183/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on European Union,
   Having regard to Council Decision 2013/183/CFSP of 22 April 2013 concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and repealing Decision 2010/800/CFSP (1), and in particular Article 19(2) thereof,
   Having regard to the proposal of the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               On 22 April 2013, the Council adopted Decision 2013/183/CFSP.

               (2)

               In view of the gravity of the situation in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, eighteen persons and one entity should be added to the list of natural and legal persons, entities and bodies subject to restrictive measures in Annex II to Decision 2013/183/CFSP. Entries concerning two persons included in that Annex should also be updated.

               (3)

               Annex II to Decision 2013/183/CFSP should therefore be amended accordingly,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   Annex II to Decision 2013/183/CFSP is amended as set out in the Annex to this Decision.
   Article 2
   This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

      Done at Brussels, 19 May 2016.

            For the Council

            The President

         A.G. KOENDERS

      (1)  OJ L 111, 23.4.2013, p. 52.

      ANNEX

                  (1)

                  In Part I (A) of Annex II to Decision 2013/183/CFSP, the persons listed below are added to the list of persons and entities responsible for the DPRK's nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes or persons or entities acting on their behalf or at their direction, or entities owned or controlled by them, subject to restrictive measures:

                              Name
                              (and possible aliases)

                              Identifying information

                              Reasons

                              15.

                              CHOE Kyong-song

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

                              16.

                              CHOE Yong-ho

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

                              17.

                              HONG Sung-Mu
                              (alias HUNG Sung Mu)

                              DOB: 1.1.1942

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

                              18.

                              JO Chun Ryong
                              (aliases CHO Chun Ryo'ng, JO Chun-Ryong, JO Cho Ryong)

                              DOB: 4.4.1960

                              Chairman of the Second Economic Committee (SEC) since 2014 and responsible for managing the DPRK's munitions factories and production sites. The SEC was designated under UNSCR 2270 (2016) for its involvement in key aspects of the DPRK's missile programme, its responsibility for overseeing the production of the DPRK's ballistic missiles, and for directing the activities of KOMID — DPRK's primary arms trading entity. Member of the National Defence Commission. Has participated in several ballistic-missile-related programmes. One of the key principals in the arms industry of the DPRK. As such, responsible for supporting or promoting the DPRK's nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes.

                              19.

                              JO Kyongchol

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

                              20.

                              KIM Chun-sam

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

                              21.

                              KIM Chun-sop

                              Member of the National Defence Commission, which is a key body for national defence matters in DPRK. As such, responsible for supporting or promoting the DPRK's nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes.

                              22.

                              KIM Jong-gak

                              DOB: 20.7.1941
                              POB: Pyongyang

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

                              23.

                              KIM Rak Kyom
                              (alias KIM Rak-gyom)

                              Four Star General, Commander of the Strategic Forces (aka Strategic Rocket Forces) which now reportedly command 4 strategic and tactical missile units, including the KN08 (ICBM) brigade. The United States has designated the Strategic Forces for engaging in activities that have materially contributed to the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction or their means of delivery. Former member of the Central Military Commission of the Workers Party of Korea, which is a key body for national defence matters in DPRK. Media reports identified KIM as attending the April 2016 ICBM engine test with KIM Jung Un. As such, responsible for supporting or promoting the DPRK's nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes.

                              24.

                              KIM Won-hong

                              DOB: 7.1.1945
                              POB: Pyongyang
                              Passport No: 745310010

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

                              25.

                              PAK Jong-chon

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

                              26.

                              RI Jong-su

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

                              27.

                              SON Chol-ju

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

                              28.

                              YUN Jong-rin

                              General, former member of the Central Military Commission of the Workers Party of Korea and member of the National Defence Commission, which are the key bodies for national defence matters in DPRK. As such, responsible for supporting or promoting the DPRK's nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes.

                              29.

                              PAK Yong-sik

                              Four Star General, member of the State Security Department, Minister of defence. Member of the Central Military Commission of the Workers Party of Korea and of the National Defence Commission, which are the key bodies for national defence matters in DPRK. Was present at the testing of ballistic missiles in March 2016. As such, responsible for supporting or promoting the DPRK's nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes.

                              30.

                              HONG Yong Chil

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

                              31.

                              RI Hak Chol
                              (aliases RI Hak Chul, RI Hak Cheol)

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

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

                              32.

                              YUN Chang Hyok

                              DOB: 9.8.1965

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

                  (2)

                  In Part I (B) of Annex II to Decision 2013/183/CFSP, the entity listed below is added to the list of entities responsible for the DPRK's nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes subject to restrictive measures:

                              Name
                              (and possible aliases)

                              Identifying information

                              Reasons

                              13.

                              Strategic Rocket Forces

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

                  (3)

                  In Part I (A) of Annex II to Decision 2013/183/CFSP, the entries for the following persons are replaced in the list of persons and entities responsible for the DPRK's nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes or persons or entities acting on their behalf or at their direction, or entities owned or controlled by them, subject to restrictive measures:

                              Name
                              (and possible aliases)

                              Identifying information

                              Reasons

                              3.

                              CHU Kyu-Chang
                              (alias JU Kyu-Chang)

                              DOB: 25.11.1928
                              POB: South Hamgyo'ng Province

                              Member of the National Defence Commission, which is a key body for national defence matters in DPRK. Former director of the department of munitions of the Central Committee of the Korean Workers' Party. As such, responsible for supporting or promoting the DPRK's nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes.

                              8.

                              PAEK Se-bong

                              Year of birth: 1946

                              Former Chairman of the Second Economic Committee (responsible for the ballistics programme) of the Central Committee of the Korean Workers' Party. Member of the National Defence Commission.


title: 2010/118/CFSP: Council Decision 2010/118/CFSP of 25 February 2010 extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative in Kosovo

text:
               26.2.2010

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 49/22

         COUNCIL DECISION 2010/118/CFSP
   of 25 February 2010
   extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative in Kosovo (1)

   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on European Union and, in particular Articles 28, 31(2) and 33 thereof,
   Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               On 10 June 1999, the United Nations Security Council adopted Resolution 1244.

               (2)

               On 15 September 2006, the Council adopted Joint Action 2006/623/CFSP (2) on the establishment of a team to contribute to the preparations of the establishment of a possible International Civilian Office in Kosovo, including a European Union Special Representative component (ICO/EUSR Preparation Team).

               (3)

               On 13/14 December 2007, the European Council underlined that the European Union (EU) stands ready to play a leading role in strengthening stability in the region and in implementing a settlement defining Kosovo's future status. It stated the Union's readiness to assist Kosovo in the path towards sustainable stability, including by a European Security and Defence Policy (ESDP) mission and a contribution to an International Civilian Office as part of the international presences.

               (4)

               On 4 February 2008, the Council adopted Joint Action 2008/124/CFSP on the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo, EULEX KOSOVO (3) and Joint Action 2008/123/CFSP (4) appointing Mr Pieter FEITH European Union Special Representative (EUSR) in Kosovo until 28 February 2009.

               (5)

               On 16 February 2009, the Council adopted Joint Action 2009/137/CFSP extending the mandate of the EUSR until 28 February 2010 (5).

               (6)

               The mandate of the EUSR should be extended until 31 August 2010. However, the mandate of the EUSR may be terminated earlier, if the Council so decides, on a recommendation of the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (HR) following the entry into force of the decision establishing the European External Action Service.

               (7)

               The Stabilisation and Association Process is the strategic framework of the Union's policy towards the Western Balkan region, and its instruments apply to Kosovo, including a European partnership, political and technical dialogue under the SAP Tracking Mechanism, and related Union assistance programmes.

               (8)

               The EUSR's mandate should be implemented in coordination with the Commission in order to ensure consistency with other relevant activities falling within Union competence.

               (9)

               The Council foresees that the powers and authorities of the EUSR and the powers and authorities of an International Civilian Representative shall be vested in the same person.

               (10)

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

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   European Union Special Representative
   The mandate of Mr Pieter FEITH as the European Union Special Representative (EUSR) in Kosovo is hereby extended until 31 August 2010. The mandate of the EUSR may be terminated earlier, if the Council so decides, on a recommendation of the HR following the entry into force of the decision establishing the European External Action Service.
   Article 2
   Policy objectives
   The mandate of the EUSR shall be based on the policy objectives of the Union in Kosovo. These include to play a leading role in strengthening stability in the region and in implementing a settlement defining Kosovo's future status, with the aim of a stable, viable, peaceful, democratic and multi-ethnic Kosovo, contributing to regional cooperation and stability, on the basis of good neighbourly relations; a Kosovo that is committed to the rule of law and to the protection of minorities and of cultural and religious heritage.
   Article 3
   Mandate
   In order to achieve the policy objectives, the mandate of the EUSR shall be to:

               (a)

               offer the Union's advice and support in the political process;

               (b)

               promote overall Union political coordination in Kosovo;

               (c)

               provide local political guidance to the Head of the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (EULEX KOSOVO), including on the political aspects of issues relating to executive responsibilities;

               (d)

               ensure consistency and coherence of Union action towards the public. The EUSR spokesperson shall be the main Union point of contact for Kosovo media on Common Foreign and Security Policy/Common Security and Defence Policy (CFSP/CSDP) issues. All press and public information activities will be conducted in close and continued coordination with the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (HR) spokesperson/Council Secretariat Press Office;

               (e)

               contribute to the development and consolidation of respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms in Kosovo, including with regard to women and children, in accordance with EU human rights policy and EU Guidelines on Human Rights.

         Article 4
   Implementation of the mandate
   1.   The EUSR shall be responsible for the implementation of the mandate acting under the authority of the HR.
   2.   The Political and Security Committee (PSC) shall maintain a privileged link with the EUSR and shall be the EUSR's primary point of contact with the Council. The PSC shall provide the EUSR with strategic guidance and political direction within the framework of the mandate, without prejudice to the powers of the HR.
   Article 5
   Financing
   1.   The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to the mandate of the EUSR in the period from 1 March 2010 to 31 August 2010 shall be EUR 1 660 000.
   2.   The expenditure financed by the amount stipulated in paragraph 1 shall be eligible as from 1 March 2010. The expenditure shall be managed in accordance with the procedures and rules applicable to the general budget of the Union. Nationals of the countries of the Western Balkans region shall be allowed to tender for contracts.
   3.   The management of the expenditure shall be subject to a contract between the EUSR and the Commission. The EUSR shall be accountable to the Commission for all expenditure.
   Article 6
   Constitution and composition of the team
   1.   A dedicated Union staff shall be assigned to assist the EUSR to implement his mandate and to contribute to the coherence, visibility and effectiveness of Union action in Kosovo overall. Within the limits of his mandate and the corresponding financial means made available, the EUSR shall be responsible for constituting his team. The team shall include the expertise on specific policy issues as required by the mandate. The EUSR shall keep the Council and the Commission promptly informed of the composition of his team.
   2.   Member States and Institutions of the Union may propose the secondment of staff to work with the EUSR. The salary of personnel who are seconded by a Member State or an institution of the Union to the EUSR shall be covered by the Member State or the institution of the Union concerned, respectively. Experts seconded by Member States to the General Secretariat of the Council may also be posted to the EUSR. International contracted staff shall have the nationality of a Member State.
   3.   All seconded personnel shall remain under the administrative authority of the sending Member State or Union institution and shall carry out their duties and act in the interest of the mandate of the EUSR.
   Article 7
   Privileges and immunities of the EUSR and his staff
   The privileges, immunities and further guarantees necessary for the completion and smooth functioning of the mission of the EUSR and the members of his staff shall be agreed with the host party/parties as appropriate. Member States and the Commission shall grant all necessary support to such effect.
   Article 8
   Security of classified information
   1.   The EUSR and the members of his team shall respect the security principles and minimum standards established by Council Decision 2001/264/EC of 19 March 2001 adopting the Council's security regulations (6), in particular when managing EU classified information.
   2.   The HR shall be authorised to release to NATO/KFOR EU classified information and documents up to the level ‘CONFIDENTIEL UE’ generated for the purposes of the action, in accordance with the Council's security regulations.
   3.   The HR shall be authorised to release to the United Nations (UN) and the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), in accordance with the operational needs of the EUSR, EU classified information and documents up to the level ‘RESTREINT UE’ which are generated for the purposes of the action, in accordance with the Council's security regulations. Local arrangements shall be drawn up for this purpose.
   4.   The HR shall be authorised to release to third parties associated with this Decision EU non-classified documents related to the deliberations of the Council with regard to the action covered by the obligation of professional secrecy pursuant to Article 6(1) of the Council's Rules of Procedure (7).
   Article 9
   Access to information and logistical support
   1.   Member States, the Commission and the General Secretariat of the Council shall ensure that the EUSR is given access to any relevant information.
   2.   The Union delegation and/or Member States, as appropriate, shall provide logistical support in the region.
   Article 10
   Security
   In accordance with the Union's policy on the security of personnel deployed outside the Union in an operational capacity under Title V of the Treaty, the EUSR shall take all reasonably practicable measures, in conformity with his mandate and the security situation in his geographical area of responsibility, for the security of all personnel under his direct authority, notably by:

               (a)

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

               (b)

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

               (c)

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

               (d)

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

         Article 11
   Reporting
   The EUSR shall regularly provide the HR and the PSC with oral and written reports. The EUSR shall also report as necessary to Council working parties. Regular written reports shall be circulated through the COREU network. Upon recommendation of the HR or the PSC, the EUSR may provide the Foreign Affairs Council with reports.
   Article 12
   Coordination
   1.   The EUSR shall promote overall Union political coordination. He shall help ensure that all Union instruments in the field are engaged coherently to attain the Union's policy objectives. The activities of the EUSR shall be coordinated with those of the Commission, as well as those of other EUSRs active in the region as appropriate. The EUSR shall provide regular briefings to Member States’ missions and the Union's delegations.
   2.   In the field, close liaison shall be maintained with the Heads of Union delegations in the region and Member States’ Heads of Mission. They shall make best efforts to assist the EUSR in the implementation of the mandate. The EUSR shall provide local political guidance to the Head of EULEX KOSOVO, including on the political aspects of issues relating to executive responsibilities. The EUSR and the Civilian Operation Commander will consult each other as required.
   3.   The EUSR shall also liaise with relevant local bodies and other international and regional actors in the field.
   4.   The EUSR, with other Union actors present in the field, shall ensure the dissemination and sharing of information among Union actors in theatre with a view to achieving a high degree of common situation awareness and assessment.
   Article 13
   Review
   The implementation of this Decision and its consistency with other contributions from the Union to the region shall be kept under regular review. The EUSR shall present the HR, the Council and the Commission with a mandate implementation report at the end of the mandate.
   Article 14
   Entry into force
   This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.
   It shall apply from 1 March 2010.
   Article 15
   Publication
   This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

      Done at Brussels, 25 February 2010.

            For the Council

            The President

         A. PÉREZ RUBALCABA

      (1)  Under United Nations Security Council Resolution 1244 (1999).

      (2)  OJ L 253, 16.9.2006, p. 29.

      (3)  OJ L 42, 16.2.2008, p. 92.

      (4)  OJ L 42, 16.2.2008, p. 88.

      (5)  OJ L 46, 17.2.2009, p. 69. Amended by 2009/605/CFSP (OJ L 206, 8.8.2009, p. 20).

      (6)  OJ L 101, 11.4.2001, p. 1.

      (7)  Decision 2009/937/EU adopting the Council's Rules of Procedure (OJ L 325, 11.12.2009, p. 35).


title: 2005/721/EC: Council Decision of 25 April 2005 on the signing and provisional application of a Protocol to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Tunisia, of the other part, to take account of the accession of the Czech Republic, the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Slovenia and the Slovak Republic to the European Union

text:
                  21.10.2005

                  EN

                  Official Journal of the European Union

                  L 278/2

         COUNCIL DECISION
         of 25 April 2005
         on the signing and provisional application of a Protocol to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Tunisia, of the other part, to take account of the accession of the Czech Republic, the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Slovenia and the Slovak Republic to the European Union
         (2005/721/EC)
         THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
         Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 310 in conjunction with the second phrase of first subparagraph of Article 300(2) thereof,
         Having regard to the 2003 Act of Accession, and in particular Article 6(2) thereof,
         Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,
         Whereas:

                     (1)

                     On 10 February 2004, the Council authorised the Commission, on behalf of the Community and its Member States, to open negotiations with the Republic of Tunisia with a view to adjusting the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Tunisia, of the other part (1), to take account of the accession of the new Member States to the European Union.

                     (2)

                     These negotiations have been concluded to the satisfaction of the Commission.

                     (3)

                     The Protocol negotiated with the Republic of Tunisia provides, in Article 12(2), for the provisional application of the Protocol before its entry into force.

                     (4)

                     Subject to its conclusion, the Protocol should be signed on behalf of the Community and applied provisionally,

               HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

            Article 1
            The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person(s) empowered to sign, on behalf of the Community and its Member States, the Protocol to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Tunisia, of the other part, to take account of the accession of the Czech Republic, the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Slovenia, and the Slovak Republic to the European Union.
            The text of the Protocol is attached to this Decision.

            Article 2
            The Protocol referred to in Article 1 shall be applied provisionally from 1 May 2004, subject to its conclusion.

            Done at Luxembourg, 25 April 2005.

                  For the Council

                  The President

               J. ASSELBORN

            (1)  OJ L 97, 30.3.1998, p. 2.


title: 2014/954/Euratom: Council Decision of 4 December 2014 approving the conclusion by the European Commission, on behalf of the European Atomic Energy Community, of the Agreement for scientific and technological cooperation between the European Union and European Atomic Energy Community and the Swiss Confederation associating the Swiss Confederation to Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation and the Research and Training Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community complementing Horizon 2020, and regulating the Swiss Confederation's participation in the ITER activities carried out by Fusion for Energy

text:
               30.12.2014

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 370/19

         COUNCIL DECISION
   of 4 December 2014
   approving the conclusion by the European Commission, on behalf of the European Atomic Energy Community, of the Agreement for scientific and technological cooperation between the European Union and European Atomic Energy Community and the Swiss Confederation associating the Swiss Confederation to Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation and the Research and Training Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community complementing Horizon 2020, and regulating the Swiss Confederation's participation in the ITER activities carried out by Fusion for Energy

      (2014/954/Euratom)

   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular the second paragraph of Article 101 thereof,
   Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               On 15 November 2013, the Council authorised the Commission to open negotiations, on behalf of the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community, with the Swiss Confederation with a view to concluding a comprehensive agreement for scientific and technological cooperation between the European Union and European Atomic Energy Community and the Swiss Confederation associating the Swiss Confederation to Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and the Research and Training Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (2014-2018) complementing the Horizon 2020; and regulating Switzerland's participation in the ITER project in the years 2014-2020.

               (2)

               Those negotiations have been successfully completed.

               (3)

               The signature and conclusion of the Agreement for scientific and technological cooperation between the European Union and European Atomic Energy Community and the Swiss Confederation associating the Swiss Confederation to Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation and the Research and Training Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community complementing Horizon 2020, and regulating the Swiss Confederation's participation in the ITER activities carried out by Fusion for Energy (‘the Agreement’) is subject to a separate procedure as regards matters falling within the scope of the Treaty on European Union and the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.

               (4)

               The Agreement should be concluded also on behalf of the European Atomic Energy Community as regards matters falling in the scope of the Euratom Treaty.

               (5)

               The conclusion by the Commission, acting on behalf of the European Atomic Energy Community, of the Agreement should be approved.

               (6)

               In order to be able to treat Swiss legal entities like entities from an Associated Country in fission calls under the Research and Training Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community complementing Horizon 2020, which have a deadline in the last quarter of 2014, the Agreement should be applied with effect from 15 September 2014,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   The conclusion by the Commission, on behalf of the European Atomic Energy Community, of the Agreement for scientific and technological cooperation between the European Union and European Atomic Energy Community and the Swiss Confederation associating the Swiss Confederation to Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation and the Research and Training Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community complementing Horizon 2020, and regulating the Swiss Confederation's participation in the ITER activities carried out by Fusion for Energy is hereby approved.
   The text of the Agreement is attached to this Decision.
   Article 2
   This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.

      Done at Brussels, 4 December 2014.

            For the Council

            The President

         S. GOZI


title: Commission Decision of 13 May 2015 prolonging the appointment of independent scientific experts to the Pharmacovigilance Risk Assessment Committee (Text with EEA relevance)

text:
               14.5.2015

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               C 161/5

         COMMISSION DECISION
   of 13 May 2015
   prolonging the appointment of independent scientific experts to the Pharmacovigilance Risk Assessment Committee
   (Text with EEA relevance)
   (2015/C 161/04)
   THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
   Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 726/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 March 2004 laying down Community procedures for the authorisation and supervision of medicinal products for human and veterinary use and establishing a European Medicines Agency (1), and in particular Article 61a(1) and (4) thereof,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               Article 61a(1) of Regulation (EC) No 726/2004 requires that the Commission appoints six independent scientific experts as members of the Pharmacovigilance Risk Assessment Committee.

               (2)

               Article 61a(1) of Regulation (EC) No 726/2004 provides that the Commission is to appoint those members with a view to ensuring that the relevant expertise is available within the Committee.

               (3)

               The members of the Committee are to be appointed for a period of three years, which may be prolonged once.

               (4)

               By its decision of 21 June 2012, the Commission appointed six independent scientific experts for a term of three years from 2 July 2012. In view of the continuous and efficient contribution of those experts to the work of the Committee, their mandate should be prolonged in accordance with Article 61a(4) of Regulation (EC) No 726/2004 for a period of three years starting on 2 July 2015.

               (5)

               Where an independent scientific expert appointed by this decision is no longer capable of contributing efficiently to the work of the Committee, or resigns, the Commission may replace this member from the reserve list, for the remaining duration of the member’s mandate,

         HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
   Article 1
   The appointment of the following members of the Pharmacovigilance Risk Assessment Committee is hereby prolonged for a term of three years from 2 July 2015:

               —

               Jane Ahlqvist RASTAD,

               —

               Marie Louise DE BRUIN,

               —

               Stephen J. W. EVANS,

               —

               Brigitte KELLER-STANISLAWSKI,

               —

               Hervé LE LOUET,

               —

               Lennart WALDENLIND.

         Article 2
   The following are hereby placed on a reserve list by order of merit:

               —

               Thierry TRENQUE,

               —

               Michael THEODORAKIS,

               —

               Marie-Christine PERAULT-POCHAT,

               —

               Annemarie HVIDBERG HELLEBEK.

      Done at Brussels, 13 May 2015.

            For the Commission,

            On behalf of the President,

         Vytenis ANDRIUKAITIS

            Member of the Commission

      (1)  OJ L 136, 30.4.2004, p. 1.


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2003/452/EC: Council Decision of 26 May 2003 on the conclusion of a Protocol adjusting the trade aspects of the Europe Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, acting within the framework of the European Union, of the one part, and the Republic of Slovenia, of the other part, to take account of the outcome of negotiations between the parties on new mutual agricultural concessions

Official Journal L 152 , 20/06/2003 P. 0022 - 0026

Council Decisionof 26 May 2003on the conclusion of a Protocol adjusting the trade aspects of the Europe Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, acting within the framework of the European Union, of the one part, and the Republic of Slovenia, of the other part, to take account of the outcome of negotiations between the parties on new mutual agricultural concessions(2003/452/EC)THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 133, in conjunction with the first sentence of the first subparagraph of Article 300(2) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas:(1) The Europe Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, acting within the framework of the European Union, of the one part, and the Republic of Slovenia, of the other part (hereinafter referred to as the Europe Agreement)(1), provides for certain reciprocal trade concessions for certain agricultural products.(2) Article 21(5) of the Europe Agreement provides that the Community and Slovenia are to examine product by product and on an orderly and reciprocal basis the possibilities of granting each other further concessions.(3) Improvements to the preferential arrangements were provided for as a result of negotiations to liberalise agricultural trade concluded in 2000. On the Community side, these were implemented from 1 July 2000 by Council Regulation (EC) No 2475/2000 of 7 November 2000 establishing certain concessions in the form of Community tariff quotas for certain agricultural products and providing for an adjustment, as an autonomous and transitional measure, of certain agricultural concessions provided for in the Europe Agreement with Slovenia(2). This adjustment of the preferential arrangements has not yet been incorporated in the Europe Agreement in the form of an Additional Protocol.(4) Negotiations for further improvements to the preferential arrangements of the Europe Agreement were concluded on 25 July 2002.(5) The new Protocol to the Europe Agreement adjusting the trade aspects of the Europe Agreement (hereinafter referred to as the Protocol) should be approved with a view to consolidating all concessions in agricultural trade between the two sides, including the results of the negotiations concluded in 2000 and 2002.(6) Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 of 2 July 1993 laying down provisions for the implementation of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 establishing the Community Customs Code(3) has codified the management rules for tariff quotas designed to be used following the chronological order of dates of customs declarations. Certain tariff quotas under this Decision should therefore be administered in accordance with those rules.(7) The measures necessary for the implementation of this Decision should be adopted in accordance with Council Decision 1999/468/EC of 28 June 1999 laying down the procedures for the exercise of implementing powers conferred on the Commission(4).(8) As a result of the aforementioned negotiations, Regulation (EC) No 2475/2000 has effectively lost its substance and should therefore be repealed,HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Article 1The attached Protocol adjusting the trade aspects of the Europe Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, acting within the framework of the European Union, of the one part, and the Republic of Slovenia, of the other part, to take account of the outcome of negotiations between the parties on new mutual agricultural concessions, is hereby approved on behalf of the Community.Article 2The President of the Council is authorised to designate the person empowered to sign the Protocol on behalf of the Community and make the notification of approval provided for in Article 3 of the Protocol.Article 31. Upon this Decision taking effect, the arrangements provided for in the Annexes of the Protocol attached to this Decision shall replace those referred to in Annexes VI and VII as referred to in Article 21(2) and 21(4) of the Europe Agreement.2. The Commission shall adopt rules for the application of the Protocol in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 5.Article 4The order numbers as attributed to the tariff quotas in the Annex may be changed by the Commission in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 5(2). Tariff quotas with an order number below 09.4000 shall be administered by the Commission in accordance with Articles 308a, 308b and 308c of Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93.Article 51. The Commission shall be assisted by the Committee for Cereals instituted by Article 23 of Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92(5) or, where appropriate, by the committee instituted by the relevant provisions of the other Regulations on the common organisation of agricultural markets.2. Where reference is made to this paragraph, Articles 4 and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply.The period laid down in Article 4(3) of Decision 1999/468/EC shall be set at one month.3. The Committee shall adopt its rules of procedure.Article 6Regulation (EC) No 2475/2000 shall be repealed from the date of entry into force of the Protocol.Done at Brussels, 26 May 2003.For the CouncilThe PresidentG. Drys(1) OJ L 51, 26.2.1999, p. 3.(2) OJ L 286, 11.11.2000, p. 15.(3) OJ L 253, 11.10.1993, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 444/2002 (OJ L 68, 12.3.2002 p. 11).(4) OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23.(5) OJ L 181, 1.7.1992, p. 21.ANNEXOrder numbers for EU tariff quotas for products originating in the Republic of Slovenia(as referred to in Article 4)MFN = Most Favoured Nation duty)>TABLE>


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2003/885/EC: Council Decision of 17 November 2003 concerning the conclusion of the Agreement on the application of certain Community acts on the territory of the Principality of Monaco

Official Journal L 332 , 19/12/2003 P. 0041 - 0041

Council Decisionof 17 November 2003concerning the conclusion of the Agreement on the application of certain Community acts on the territory of the Principality of Monaco(2003/885/EC)THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community and in particular Article 133 in conjunction with Article 300(3), first subparagraph thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas:(1) The Commission has negotiated on behalf of the Community an Agreement on the application of certain Community acts on the territory of the Principality of Monaco.(2) Certain tasks for implementation have been attributed to the Joint Committee established under the Agreement, and in particular the power to amend certain aspects of the annexes thereto.(3) The appropriate internal procedures should be established to ensure the proper functioning of the Agreement and it is necessary to empower the Commission to agree to certain amendments to the Agreement and to take certain decisions for its implementation.(4) The Agreement should be approved,HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Article 1The Agreement between the European Community and the Principality of Monaco on the application of certain Community acts on the territory of the Principality of Monaco is hereby approved on behalf of the Community.The text of the Agreement is attached to this Decision.Article 2The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person(s) empowered to sign, on behalf of the Community, the Agreement referred to in Article 1 in order to bind the Community. The President of the Council or his designate(s) shall, on behalf of the Community, notify to Monaco the completion of the procedures as provided for in Article 6(1) of the Agreement.Article 31. The Community shall be represented by the Commission on the Joint Committee set up under Article 3 of the Agreement.2. The position to be taken by the Community in the Committee shall be determined by the Council on a proposal by the Commission; the Council shall act by the same voting rule as that applicable for the adoption of the Community act concerned.3. By derogation to paragraph 2, the Commission shall adopt the Community's position on decisions concerning the addition of Community acts to the Annex of the Agreement, when the acts in question amend acts already contained therein.Done at Brussels, 17 November 2003.For the CouncilThe PresidentF. Frattini


title: 2006/634/CFSP Political and Security Committee Decision Darfur/3/2006 of 25 July 2006 appointing a Military Advisor to the European Union Special Representative for Sudan

text:
               21.9.2006

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 258/13

      POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION DARFUR/3/2006
   of 25 July 2006
   appointing a Military Advisor to the European Union Special Representative for Sudan
   (2006/634/CFSP)
   THE POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE,
   Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular to Article 25(3) thereof,
   Having regard to Council Joint Action 2005/557/CFSP of 18 July 2005 on the European Union civilian-military supporting action to the African Union mission in the Darfur region of Sudan (1), and in particular Article 4 thereof,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               On 5 July 2006 the Council adopted Joint Action 2006/468/CFSP (2), renewing and revising the mandate of the Special Representative of the European Union for Sudan.

               (2)

               The Special Representative of the European Union (EUSR) for Sudan inter alia ensures the coordination and coherence of the Union's contributions to the African Union mission in the Darfur region of Sudan (AMIS). In accordance with Article 5(2) of Joint Action 2005/557/CFSP, an EU Coordination Cell in Addis Ababa (ACC) under the authority of the EUSR, comprised of a political advisor, a military advisor and a police advisor, manages day-to-day coordination with all relevant EU actors and with the Administrative Control and Management Centre (ACMC) within the chain of command of the African Union in Addis Ababa in order to ensure coherence and timely EU support to AMIS.

               (3)

               Under Article 4 of Joint Action 2005/557/CFSP the Council authorised the Political and Security Committee to appoint the military advisor to the EUSR upon a proposal from the Secretary-General/High Representative (SG/HR) based on a recommendation from the EUSR.

               (4)

               The SG/HR, following the recommendation of the EUSR, has proposed that Colonel Marc BOILEAU be appointed as the new Military Advisor to the EUSR.

               (5)

               In accordance with Article 6 of the Protocol on the position of Denmark annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty establishing the European Community, Denmark does not take part in the elaboration and implementation of decisions and actions of the European Union which have defence implications,

         HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
   Article 1
   Colonel Marc BOILEAU is hereby appointed Military Advisor to the EUSR for Sudan.
   Article 2
   This Decision shall take effect on 28 July 2006.

      Done at Brussels, 25 July 2006.

            For the Political and Security Committee

            The Chairperson

         T. TANNER

      (1)  OJ L 188, 20.7.2005, p. 46.

      (2)  OJ L 184, 6.7.2006, p. 38.


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2003/740/EC: Council Decision of 7 October 2003 concerning the conclusion of an Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and the Republic of Croatia concerning the system of ecopoints to be applied to Croatian transit traffic through Austria as from 1 January 2003

Official Journal L 268 , 18/10/2003 P. 0067 - 0067

Council Decisionof 7 October 2003concerning the conclusion of an Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and the Republic of Croatia concerning the system of ecopoints to be applied to Croatian transit traffic through Austria as from 1 January 2003(2003/740/EC)THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 71(1) in conjunction with Article 300(2), first subparagraph, first sentence and Article 300(3), first subparagraph thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament(1),Whereas:(1) The Interim Agreement on trade and trade-related matters between the European Community, of the one part, and the Republic of Croatia, of the other part(2), and in particular Article 2(2)(b) of Protocol 6 on road transit traffic, establishes that a system of ecopoints equivalent to that laid down by Article 11 of Protocol 9 to the 1994 Act of Accession is to apply.(2) The Commission has negotiated on behalf of the Community an Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and the Republic of Croatia establishing the method of calculation and the detailed rules and procedures for the management and control of the ecopoints.(3) This Agreement was signed on behalf of the Community on 23 July 2003, subject to its possible conclusion at a later date, in accordance with Council Decision 2003/440/EC(3).(4) This Agreement should be approved,HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Article 1The Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and the Republic of Croatia concerning the system of ecopoints to be applied to Croatian transit traffic through Austria as from 1 January 2003 is hereby approved on behalf of the Community.The text of the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters is attached to this Decision(4).Article 2This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.Done at Luxembourg, 7 October 2003.For the CouncilThe PresidentG. Tremonti(1) Opinion delivered on 15 May 2003 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(2) OJ L 330, 14.12.2001, p. 3.(3) OJ L 150, 18.6.2003, p. 32.(4) For text of Agreement, see OJ L 150, 18.6.2003, p. 33. The Agreement was signed on behalf of Croatia on 1 August 2003.


21.11.2002       EN                        Official Journal of the European Communities                            C 284 E/167
                                                                                Wednesday 6 February 2002
                                                       TEXTS ADOPTED
           P5_TA(2002)0036
           Numerical strength of committees
                          European Parliament decision on the numerical strength of committees
           The European Parliament,
               having regard to Rule 150(1) of its Rules of Procedure,
               having regard to its decision of 16 January 2002 on the numerical strength of committees (1),
           1.    Decides to amend the number of members of committees as follows:
           VIII. Committee on Employment and Social Affairs: 51 members
           XIII. Committee on Culture, Youth, Education, the Media and Sport: 37 members
           XIV. Committee on Development and Cooperation: 33 members
           (1) ‘Texts Adopted’, P5_TA(2002)0001.
           P5_TA(2002)0037
           Numerical strength of interparliamentary delegations
                European Parliament decision on the numerical strength of interparliamentary delegations
           The European Parliament,
               having regard to Rule 168 of its Rules of Procedure,
               having regard to its decision of 21 July 1999 on the number and numerical strength of interparlia-
                mentary delegations and delegations to joint parliamentary committees (1),
           1.    Decides to amend the number of members of interparliamentary delegations as follows:
           (a) Delegation for relations with Israel: 18 members
           (b) Delegation for relations with the Palestinian Legislative Council: 18 members
           (c) Delegation for relations with the countries of South America and Mercosur: 24 members
           (d) Delegation for relations with Japan: 20 members
           (1) OJ C 301, 18.10.1999, p. 19.


title: 2012/319/EU: Council Decision of 7 June 2012 on the position to be taken by the European Union in the EEA Joint Committee concerning an amendment to Protocol 31 (on cooperation in specific fields outside the four freedoms) and Protocol 37 (containing the list provided for in Article 101) to the EEA Agreement

text:
               23.6.2012

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 164/2

         COUNCIL DECISION
   of 7 June 2012
   on the position to be taken by the European Union in the EEA Joint Committee concerning an amendment to Protocol 31 (on cooperation in specific fields outside the four freedoms) and Protocol 37 (containing the list provided for in Article 101) to the EEA Agreement
   (2012/319/EU)
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 172, in conjunction with Article 218(9) thereof,
   Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2894/94 of 28 November 1994 concerning arrangements for implementing the Agreement on the European Economic Area (1), and in particular Article 1(3) thereof,
   Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               Protocol 31 to the Agreement on the European Economic Area (2) (‘the EEA Agreement’), contains provisions and arrangements concerning cooperation in specific fields outside the four freedoms,

               (2)

               It is appropriate to extend the cooperation of the Contracting Parties to the EEA Agreement to include Regulation (EU) No 912/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2010 setting up the European GNSS Agency (3).

               (3)

               Protocol 31 to the EEA Agreement should therefore be amended in order to allow for this extended cooperation to take place. As regards the participation of Norway, account should also be taken in this regard of the Cooperation Agreement on Satellite Navigation between the European Union and its Member States and the Kingdom of Norway (4), and in particular its Article 6 on security. Due to economic constraints, the participation of Iceland in the GNSS programmes should be suspended temporarily.

               (4)

               For the EEA Agreement to function well, Protocol 37 to the EEA Agreement should be extended to include the Security Accreditation Board for European GNSS systems and the Administrative Board set up by Regulation (EU) No 912/2010, and Protocol 31 should be amended in order to specify the procedures for participation,

               (5)

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

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   The position to be taken by the European Union in the EEA Joint Committee on the proposed amendments to Protocol 31 and Protocol 37 to the EEA Agreement shall be based on the draft Decision of the EEA Joint Committee attached to this Decision.
   Article 2
   This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its adoption.

      Done at Luxembourg, 7 June 2012.

            For the Council

            The President

         M. BØDSKOV

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

      (2)  OJ L 1, 3.1.1994, p. 3.

      (3)  OJ L 276, 20.10.2010, p. 11.

      (4)  OJ L 283, 29.10.2010, p. 12.

      DRAFT
      DECISION No …/2012 OF THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE
      of
      amending Protocol 31 (on cooperation in specific fields outside the four freedoms) and Protocol 37 (containing the list provided for in Article 101) to the EEA Agreement
      THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE,
      Having regard to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, as amended by the Protocol adjusting the Agreement on the European Economic Area (‘the EEA Agreement’), and in particular Articles 86, 98 and 101 thereof,
      Whereas:

                  (1)

                  It is appropriate to extend the cooperation of the Contracting Parties to the EEA Agreement to include Regulation (EU) No 912/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2010 setting up the European GNSS Agency (1).

                  (2)

                  Protocol 31 to the EEA Agreement should therefore be amended in order to allow for this extended cooperation to take place. As regards the participation of Norway, account should also be taken in this regard of the Cooperation Agreement on Satellite Navigation between the European Union and its Member States and the Kingdom of Norway (2), and in particular its Article 6 on security. However, due to economic constraints, the participation of Iceland in the GNSS programmes should be suspended temporarily.

                  (3)

                  For the EEA Agreement to function well, Protocol 37 to the EEA Agreement should be extended to include the Security Accreditation Board for European GNSS systems and the Administrative Board set up by Regulation (EU) No 912/2010, and Protocol 31 should be amended in order to specify the procedures for participation,

            HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
      Article 1
      Article 1 (Research and technological development) of Protocol 31 to the EEA Agreement shall be amended as follows:

                  (1)

                  paragraph 8 shall be replaced by the following:

                              ‘8.

                                          (a)

                                          The EFTA States shall fully participate in the European GNSS Agency, hereinafter referred to as the ‘Agency’, as set up by the following Union act:

                                                      —

                                                         32010 R 0912: Regulation (EU) No 912/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2010 setting up the European GNSS Agency, repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 1321/2004 on the establishment of structures for the management of the European satellite radio navigation programmes and amending Regulation (EC) No 683/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 276, 20.10.2010, p. 11).

                                          (b)

                                          The EFTA States shall contribute financially to the activities of the Agency referred to under point (a) in accordance with Article 82(1)(a) of and Protocol 32 to the Agreement.

                                          (c)

                                          The EFTA States shall participate fully, without the right to vote, in the Administrative Board of the Agency and in the Security Accreditation Board of the Agency.

                                          (d)

                                          The Agency shall have legal personality. It shall enjoy in all the States of the Contracting Parties the most extensive legal capacity accorded to legal persons under their law.

                                          (e)

                                          The EFTA States shall apply to the Agency the Protocol on the Privileges and Immunities of the European Union.

                                          (f)

                                          By way of derogation from Article 12(2)(a) of the Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Union, nationals of the EFTA States enjoying their full rights as citizens may be engaged under contract by the Executive Director of the Agency.

                                          (g)

                                          By virtue of Article 79(3) of the Agreement, Part VII (Institutional Provisions) of the Agreement, with the exception of Sections 1 and 2 of Chapter 3 of the Agreement, shall apply to this paragraph.

                                          (h)

                                          Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2001 regarding public access to European Parliament, Council and Commission documents shall, for the application of that Regulation, apply to any documents of the Agency, including those regarding the EFTA States.

                                          (i)

                                          With regard to Iceland, this paragraph shall be suspended until otherwise decided by the EEA Joint Committee.

                                          (j)

                                          This paragraph shall not apply to Liechtenstein.’;

                  (2)

                  the following shall be added in point (a) of paragraph 8a:
                  ‘, as amended by:

                              —

                                 32010 R 0912: Regulation (EU) No 912/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2010 (OJ L 276, 20.10.2010, p. 11).’.

            Article 2
      Protocol 37 to the EEA Agreement shall be amended as follows:

                  (1)

                  the points 30 and 31 shall be deleted;

                  (2)

                  the following points shall be inserted:

                              ‘34.

                              The Security Accreditation Board for European GNSS systems (Regulation (EU) No 912/2010).

                              35.

                              The Administrative Board (Regulation (EU) No 912/2010).’.

            Article 3
      This Decision shall enter into force on …, provided that all the notifications under Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement have been made to the EEA Joint Committee (3).
      It shall apply from 1 January 2012.
      Article 4
      This Decision shall be published in the EEA Section of, and in the EEA Supplement to, the Official Journal of the European Union.

         Done at …, …

               For the EEA Joint Committee

               The President

               The Secretaries to the EEA Joint Committee

         (1)  OJ L 276, 20.10.2010, p. 11.

         (2)  OJ L 283, 29.10.2010, p. 12.

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