### each member state shall dedicate at least one priority to the implementation of paragraphs 1 or 2 or to both . the maximum co - financing rate for these priorities may be increased to 95% for the allocation of maximum 5% of the national esf + allocation under shared management to such priorities . ### each member state shall dedicate at least one priority to the implementation of paragraphs 1 or 2 or to both . the maximum co - financing rate for these priorities may be increased to 95% for the allocation of maximum 5% of the national esf + allocation under shared management .


### promoting social integration of people at risk of poverty or social exclusion , including the most deprived and children ; ### promoting social integration of people at risk of poverty and / or social exclusion , including the most deprived , persons with disabilities and children ;


### to ensure that the social dimension of europe as set out in the european pillar of social rights is duly put forward and that a minimum amount of resources is targeting those most in need member states should allocate at least 25% of their national esf + resources of the esf + strand under shared management to fostering social inclusion . ### to ensure that the social dimension of europe as set out in the european pillar of social rights is duly put forward and that a minimum amount of resources is targeting those most in need member states should allocate at least 30% of their national esf + resources under shared management to fostering social inclusion and combating extreme poverty .


### live performance artists , in particular , often experience difficulties in organising tours in the union . students , researchers , culture professionals , pensioners , business people , service providers as well as tourists may also wish to stay longer than 90 days in any 180 - day period in the schengen area . the lack of appropriate authorisation leads to a loss of potential visitors and consequently to an economic loss . ### artists , high - level sportsmen and women and business people may , as part of their activities , have a professional interest in travelling for longer than 90 days in any 180 - day period in the schengen area .


### applications shall be decided on within 20 calendar days of the date of the lodging of an admissible application . exceptionally , this period may be extended for up to a maximum of 40 calendar days . ### applications shall be decided on within 30 calendar days of the date of the lodging of an admissible application decisions on applications made by a traveller whose data is recorded in the vis shall be taken within 20 calendar days from the date on which they are submitted . in individual cases , notably where further consideration of the application is necessary , these periods may be extended to a maximum of 40 calendar days .


### it shall apply to third - country nationals who are not citizens of the union within the meaning of article 20 of the treaty , without prejudice to : ### it shall apply to third - country nationals who are not citizens of the union within the meaning of article 20 of the treaty , and belong to the following categories : artists , top - level sportsmen and women and family members accompanying them and support staff and business people , without prejudice to :


### in cases referred to in paragraphs 4 and 5 the competent member state for examining and deciding on an application for a touring visa shall be the member state the applicant intends to enter first making use of the touring visa . ### in cases referred to in paragraphs 4 and 5 the competent member state for examining and deciding on an application for a touring visa shall be the member state where the applicant intends to stay longest making use of the touring visa .


### the length of authorised stay shall be decided on the basis of a thorough examination of the application . the length of authorised stay shall not exceed one year , but it can be extended for up to a further year in accordance with article 8 . ### the total length of authorised stay on the territory of two or more member states shall be decided on the basis of a thorough examination of the application . the length of authorised stay shall not exceed 15 months in any period of 18 months .


### such a framework is a necessary part of a well - managed migration policy to reduce divergences among national resettlement practices and procedures , provide for the legal and safe arrival to the territory of the member states of third - country nationals and stateless persons in need of international protection , help reduce the risk of a large - scale irregular inflow of third - country nationals and stateless persons to the territory of the member states and thereby reducing the pressure of spontaneous arrivals on the member states ' asylum systems , be an expression of solidarity with countries in regions to which or within which a large number of persons in need of international protection has been displaced by helping to alleviate the pressure on those countries , help achieve union ' s foreign policy objectives by increasing the union ' s leverage vis - à - vis third countries , and effectively contribute to global resettlement initiatives through speaking with one voice in international fora and with third countries . ### such a framework , provided that it serves to enhance legal avenues for migration , is a necessary part of a well - managed migration policy and contributes to the smooth functioning of the common european asylum system to harmonise national resettlement practices and procedures , provide for the legal and safe arrival to the territory of the member states of third - country nationals and stateless persons in need of international protection , help reduce the risk of a large - scale irregular inflow of third - country nationals and stateless persons to the territory of the member states and thereby reducing the pressure of spontaneous arrivals on the member states ' asylum systems , be an expression of solidarity with countries in regions to which a large number of persons in need of international protection has been displaced by helping to alleviate the pressure on those countries , help achieve union ' s foreign policy objectives by increasing the union ' s leverage vis - à - vis third countries , and effectively contribute to global resettlement initiatives through speaking with one voice in international fora and with third countries . by speaking with one voice in this way and by taking responsibility for meeting a fair share of global resettlement needs , the union should set an example and endeavour to secure undertakings from third countries to show solidarity in their turn and contribute to global resettlement efforts .


### in order to reduce divergences among the national resettlement practices and procedures , common standard procedures and common eligibility criteria and exclusion grounds for the selection should be laid down , as well as a common protection status to be granted to resettled persons . ### in order to harmonise national resettlement practices and procedures , common standard procedures and common eligibility criteria and ineligibility grounds for the selection should be laid down , as well as a common protection status to be granted to resettled persons .


### member states shall ensure that family unity can be maintained between persons referred to in point . ### member states shall ensure that family unity can be maintained in accordance with article 25 of regulation 2017 / . . . of the european parliament and of the council1a . _________________ 1a regulation 2017 / … of the european parliament and the council on standards for the qualification of third - country nationals or stateless persons as beneficiaries of international protection , for a uniform status for refugees or for persons eligible for subsidiary protection and for the content of the protection granted and amending council directive 2003 / 109 / ec of 25 november 2003 concerning the status of third - country nationals who are long - term residents .


### this regulation does not affect the ability of the member states to adopt or implement national resettlement schemes , which do not jeopardise the attainment of the union’s objectives under this regulation , for example where they contribute an additional number of resettlement places to targeted union resettlement schemes established under this regulation going beyond their contribution to the maximum number of persons to be resettled under the annual union resettlement plan . ### this regulation does not affect the ability of the member states to adopt or implement national resettlement schemes , which do not jeopardise the attainment of the union’s objectives under this regulation , for example where they contribute an additional number of resettlement places to targeted union resettlement schemes established under this regulation going beyond their contribution to the number of persons to be resettled under the union resettlement plan .


### any personal data collected for the purpose of the resettlement procedure should be stored for a maximum period of five years from the date of resettlement . given that third - country nationals or stateless persons who have already been resettled by one member state or who during the last five years refused to resettle to a member state should be excluded from resettlement to another member state , that period should be considered a necessary period for the storage of personal details , including fingerprints and facial images . ### any personal data collected for the purpose of the resettlement procedure should be stored in eurodac for a maximum period of 10 years from the date of resettlement , in accordance with regulation xxx / xxx .


### the amount referred to in paragraph 1 shall be allocated to the member states in the individual financing decisions approving their revised national programme in accordance with the procedure laid down in article 14 of regulation 514 / 2014 . ### the amounts referred to in paragraph 1 shall be allocated to the member states in the individual financing decisions approving their revised national programme in accordance with the procedure laid down in article 14 of regulation 514 / 2014 .


### contribute to international resettlement initiatives . ### encourage all the member states to take part in resettlement efforts and thus contribute to international resettlement initiatives by increasing the number of resettlement places made available by the union member states .


### the following third - country nationals or stateless persons shall be excluded from targeted union resettlement schemes established in accordance with article 8 : ### the following third - country nationals or stateless persons shall be ineligible for targeted union resettlement schemes established in accordance with article 8 :


### third - country nationals , who are outside the country of nationality or the part of that country in which they formerly habitually resided , or stateless persons , who are outside of the country of former habitual residence or of the part of that country in which they formerly habitually resided , and in respect of whom substantial grounds have been shown for believing that they , if returned to or staying in their country of origin or former habitual residence , would face a real risk of suffering serious harm , and are unable , or , owing to such risk , are unwilling to avail themselves of the protection of that country ; ### third - country nationals , who are outside the country of nationality , or stateless persons , who are outside of the country of former habitual residence , and in respect of whom substantial grounds have been shown for believing that they , if returned to their country of origin or former habitual residence , would face a real risk of suffering serious harm , and are unable , or , owing to such risk , are unwilling to avail themselves of the protection of that country ;


### a high - level resettlement committee shall be established , composed of representatives of the european parliament , the council , the commission , the high representative of the union for foreign affairs and security policy , and the member states . [ the european union agency for asylum , ] unhcr , and iom may be invited . representatives of iceland , liechtenstein , norway , and switzerland shall be invited to attend the meetings of the high - level resettlement committee where they have indicated their intention to be associated with the implementation of the annual union resettlement plan . ### a high - level resettlement committee shall be established , composed of representatives of the european parliament , the council , the commission , the high representative of the union for foreign affairs and security policy , [ the european union agency for asylum , ] and the member states . the unhcr and iom shall be invited . representatives of other interested parties may be invited . representatives of iceland , liechtenstein , norway , and switzerland shall be invited to attend the meetings of the high - level resettlement committee where they have indicated their intention to be associated with the implementation of the annual union resettlement plan .


### they have committed a serious crime ; ### they have committed a serious crime , including terrorism , regardless of whether this is within the european union or in a third country ;


### details about the participation of the member states in the annual union resettlement plan and their contributions to the total number of persons to be resettled ; ### details about the voluntary participation of the member states in the annual union resettlement plan and their contributions to the total number of persons to be resettled ;


### member states shall store the data referred to in paragraphs 2 to 4 for five years from the date of resettlement . ### member states shall record and store in the eurodac system for 10 years from the date of resettlement the personal particulars of persons resettled in accordance with regulation xxx / xxx .


### the number of persons in need of international protection displaced to or within a third country and any onward movement of those persons to the territory of the member states ; ### the number of persons in need of international protection displaced to a third country and eligible for resettlement as indicated by the unhcr ;


### by 31 december 2018 the commission shall report to the european parliament and the council on the application of this regulation in the member states . ### no later than four years after the entry into force of this regulation , the commission shall report to the european parliament and the council on the application of this regulation in the member states .


### the commission shall adopt implementing acts establishing targeted union resettlement schemes consistent with the annual union resettlement plan adopted pursuant to article 7 . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 15 . ### the commission shall adopt implementing acts establishing targeted union resettlement schemes consistent with the union resettlement plan adopted pursuant to article 7 . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 15 .


### grounds for exclusion ### grounds for ineligibility


### any personal data collected for the purpose of the resettlement procedure should be stored for a maximum period of five years from the date of resettlement . given that third - country nationals or stateless persons who have already been resettled by one member state or who during the last five years refused to resettle to a member state should be excluded from resettlement to another member state , that period should be considered a necessary period for the storage of personal details , including fingerprints and facial images . ### any personal data collected for the purpose of the resettlement procedure should be stored in eurodac for a maximum period of five years from the date of resettlement . given that third - country nationals or stateless persons who have already been resettled by one member state or who during the last five years refused to resettle to a member state should be excluded from resettlement to another member state , that period should be considered a necessary period for the storage of personal details , including fingerprints and facial images .


### for the purposes of this regulation ‘ resettlement’ means the admission of third - country nationals and stateless persons in need of international protection from a third country to which or within which they have been displaced to the territory of the member states with a view to granting them international protection . ### for the purposes of this regulation ‘ resettlement’ means the admission of third - country nationals and stateless persons in need of international protection from a third country to which they have been displaced to the territory of the member states with a view to granting them international protection .


### [ the european union agency for asylum ] should assist member states in the implementation of union resettlement framework in accordance with its mandate . ### member states should be given support to help them honour their commitments and thus ensure the smooth functioning of the union resettlement framework . [ the european union agency for asylum ] should provide the member states with that support , at their request and in accordance with its mandate .


### given the expertise of unhcr in facilitating the different forms of admission of persons in need of international protection from third countries , to which they have been displaced , to member states willing to admit them , unhcr should continue to play a key role in resettlement efforts conducted under the union resettlement framework . in addition to unhcr , other international actors such as the international organisation for migration should be called upon to assist member states in the implementation of the union resettlement framework . ### given the expertise of unhcr in facilitating the different forms of admission of persons in need of international protection from third countries , to which they have been displaced , to member states willing to admit them , unhcr should continue to play a key role in resettlement efforts conducted under the union resettlement framework . in addition to unhcr , other international organisations and non - governmental organisations such as the international organisation for migration and the union delegations should be called upon to assist member states in the implementation of the union resettlement framework .


### details about the participation of the member states in the annual union resettlement plan and their contributions to the total number of persons to be resettled ; ### details about the participation of the member states in the union resettlement plan and their contributions to the target number of persons to be resettled ;


### precise number of persons to be resettled from the maximum total number as set out in the annual union resettlement plan provided for in point of article 7 and details about the participation of the member states in the targeted union resettlement scheme ; ### the precise number of persons to be resettled from the target number as set out in the annual union resettlement plan provided for in point of article 7 and details about the participation of the member states in the targeted union resettlement scheme ;


### these powers should be exercised on a proposal from the commission on the maximum total number of persons to be resettled and overall geographical priorities . the commission should make its proposal simultaneously with its proposal on the draft union annual budget . the council should aim to adopt the proposal within two months . the commission and the council should take into account the discussions within the high - level resettlement committee . ### these powers should be exercised on a proposal from the commission on the target number of persons to be resettled and overall geographical priorities . the commission should make its proposal simultaneously with its proposal on the draft union annual budget . the council should aim to adopt the proposal within two months . the commission and the council should take into account the recommendations made by the high - level resettlement committee .


### in addition to their allocation calculated in accordance with point of article 15 , member states shall receive for each resettled person in accordance with a targeted union resettlement scheme a lump sum of eur 10 , 000 . ### in addition to their allocation calculated in accordance with point of article 15 , member states shall receive for each resettled person in accordance with a targeted union resettlement scheme a lump sum of eur 10 , 000 . all financial resources allocated are addressed to resettlement purposes and not other actions financed by regulation no 516 / 2014 , such as funding of immigration detention centres .


### information on the cost structure of the tariff charged per cubic metre of water intended for human consumption , including fixed and variable costs , presenting at least costs related to the following elements : ### information on the cost structure of the tariff charged per cubic metre of water intended for human consumption , including the distribution of fixed and variable costs ;


### supply risk assessments shall be carried out by very large water suppliers and large water suppliers by [ 3 years after the end - date for transposition of this directive ] , and by small water suppliers by [ 6 years after the end - date for transposition of this directive ] . they shall be reviewed at regular intervals of no longer than 6 years , and updated where necessary . ### supply risk assessments shall be carried out by water suppliers by [ 5 years after the end - date for transposition of this directive ] . they shall be reviewed at regular intervals of no longer than 6 years , and updated where necessary .


### comparisons of the yearly water consumption of the household with an average consumption for a household in the same category ; ### comparisons of the yearly water consumption of the household with an average consumption for a household in the same category , only if this data is available to the water supplier ;


### regular monitoring of the parameters listed in annex i , part c , in premises where the potential danger to human health is considered highest . relevant parameters and premises for monitoring shall be selected on the basis of the assessment performed under point . ### regular monitoring of the parameters listed in annex i , part c , in priority premises where specific risks have been identified during the assessment performed under point .


### for the same reasons , and in order to make consumers more aware of the implications of water consumption , they should also receive information on the volume consumed , the cost structure of the tariff charged by the water supplier , including variable and fixed costs , as well as on the price per litre of water intended for human consumption , thereby allowing a comparison with the price of bottled water . ### for the same reasons , and in order to make consumers more aware of the implications of water consumption , they should also receive information in an easily accessible manner on the volume consumed , the cost structure of the tariff charged by the water supplier , including the distribution of variable and fixed costs , as well as on the price per litre of water intended for human consumption , thereby allowing a comparison with the price of bottled water .


### member states shall automatically consider any failure to meet the minimum requirements for parametric values set out in annex i , parts a and b , as a potential danger to human health . ### where the minimum requirements for parametric values set out in annex i , parts a and b , are not met , member states shall determine whether or not it constitutes a potential danger to human health .


### other relevant pollutants , such as microplastics , or river basin specific pollutants established by member states on the basis of the review of the impact of human activity undertaken in accordance with article 5 of directive 2000 / 60 / ec and information on significant pressures collected in accordance with point 1 . 4 of annex ii to that directive . ### other relevant pollutants such as river basin specific pollutants established by member states on the basis of the review of the impact of human activity undertaken in accordance with article 5 of directive 2000 / 60 / ec and information on significant pressures collected in accordance with point 1 . 4 of annex ii to that directive .


### the world health organisation regional office for europe conducted a detailed review of the list of parameters and parametric values laid down in directive 98 / 83 / ec in order to establish whether there is a need to adapt it in light of technical and scientific progress . in view of the results of that review74 , enteric pathogens and legionella should be controlled , six chemical parameters or parameter groups should be added , and three representative endocrine disrupting compounds should be considered with precautionary benchmark values . for three of the new parameters , parametric values that are more stringent than the ones proposed by the who , yet still feasible , should be laid down in light of the precautionary principle . for lead , the who noted that concentrations should be as low as reasonably practical , and for chromium , the value remains under who review . therefore , for both parameters , a transitional period of ten years should apply before the values become more stringent . __________________ 74 drinking water parameter cooperation project of the who regional office for europe ' support to the revision of annex i council directive 98 / 83 / ec on the quality of water intended for human consumption recommendation ' , 11 september 2017 . ### the world health organisation regional office for europe conducted a detailed review of the list of parameters and parametric values laid down in directive 98 / 83 / ec in order to establish whether there is a need to adapt it in light of technical and scientific progress . in view of the results of that review74 , enteric pathogens and legionella should be controlled and six chemical parameters or parameter groups should be added . the who recommendations , which are based on the most up - to - date scientific data and evidence at international level , should be followed and the parametric values adjusted accordingly . for lead , the who noted that concentrations should be as low as reasonably practical , and for chromium , the value remains under who review . __________________ 74 drinking water parameter cooperation project of the who regional office for europe ' support to the revision of annex i council directive 98 / 83 / ec on the quality of water intended for human consumption recommendation ' , 11 september 2017 .


### other relevant pollutants , such as microplastics , or river basin specific pollutants established by member states on the basis of the review of the impact of human activity undertaken in accordance with article 5 of directive 2000 / 60 / ec and information on significant pressures collected in accordance with point 1 . 4 of annex ii to that directive . ### other relevant pollutants , such as microplastics beta - estradiol , bpa , nonylphenol , or river basin specific pollutants established by member states on the basis of the review of the impact of human activity undertaken in accordance with article 5 of directive 2000 / 60 / ec and information on significant pressures collected in accordance with point 1 . 4 of annex ii to that directive .


### without prejudice to articles 6 and 7 of directive 2000 / 60 / ec , member states shall ensure that a hazard assessment is performed covering the bodies of water used for the abstraction of water intended for human consumption that provide more than 10 m3 a day as an average . the hazard assessment shall include the following elements : ### without prejudice to directive 2000 / 8 / ec , in particular articles 4 to 8 , member states shall , in cooperation with their competent water authorities , ensure that a hazard assessment is performed covering the bodies of water used for the abstraction of water intended for human consumption that provide more than 10 m3 a day as an average . the hazard assessment shall include the following elements :


### on the basis of the information collected under paragraphs 1 and 2 and gathered under directive 2000 / 60 / ec , member states shall take the following measures in cooperation with water suppliers and other stakeholders , or ensure that those measures are taken by the water suppliers : ### on the basis of the information collected under paragraphs 1 and 2 and gathered under directive 2000 / 60 / ec , member states shall take the following measures in cooperation with polluters and other relevant stakeholders :


### the 7th environment action programme to 2020 ‘ living well , within the limits of our planet’90 , requires that the public have access to clear environmental information at national level . directive 98 / 83 / ec only provided for passive access to information , meaning that member states merely had to ensure that information was available . those provisions should therefore be replaced to ensure that up - to - date information is easily accessible , for instance on a website whose link should be actively distributed . the up - to - date information should not only include results from the monitoring programmes , but also additional information that the public may find useful , such as information on indicators , which often influence consumers ' perception of tap water . to that end , the indicator parameters of directive 98 / 83 / ec that did not provide health - related information should be replaced by on - line information on those parameters . for very large water suppliers , additional information on , inter alia , energy efficiency , management , governance , cost structure , and treatment applied , should also be available on - line . it is assumed that better consumer knowledge and improved transparency will contribute to increasing citizens ' confidence in the water supplied to them . this in turn is expected to lead to increased use of tap water , thereby contributing to reduced plastic litter and greenhouse gas emissions , and a positive impact on climate change mitigation and the environment as a whole . _________________ 90 decision no 1386 / 2013 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 20 november 2013 on a general union environment action programme to 2020 ‘ living well , within the limits of our planet’ . ### the 7th environment action programme to 2020 ‘ living well , within the limits of our planet’90 , requires that the public have access to clear environmental information at national level . directive 98 / 83 / ec only provided for passive access to information , meaning that member states merely had to ensure that information was available . those provisions should therefore be replaced to ensure that up - to - date information is easily accessible , for instance on a website whose link should be actively distributed . the up - to - date information on results from the monitoring programmes should include information on parameter values listed in annex i , part ba that the public may find particularly useful since they often influence consumers ' perception of tap water . for very large water suppliers , additional information related to water quality on , inter alia , treatment applied , should also be available on - line . it is assumed that better consumer knowledge and improved transparency will contribute to increasing citizens ' confidence in the water supplied to them . this in turn is expected to lead to increased use of tap water as drinking water , thereby contributing to reduced plastic litter and greenhouse gas emissions , and a positive impact on climate change mitigation and the environment as a whole . _________________ 90 decision no 1386 / 2013 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 20 november 2013 on a general union environment action programme to 2020 ‘ living well , within the limits of our planet’ .


### member states shall ensure that a domestic distribution risk assessment is performed , comprising the following elements : ### member states shall ensure that their competent authorities perform an internal distribution risk assessment in priority premises as defined in article2 , comprising the following elements :


### the risk - based approach should gradually be applied by all water suppliers , including small water suppliers , as the evaluation of directive 98 / 83 / ec showed deficiencies in its implementation by those suppliers , which were sometimes due to the cost of performing unnecessary monitoring operations . when applying the risk - based approach , security concerns should be taken into account . ### the risk - based approach should be applied by all water suppliers , including small water suppliers , as the evaluation of directive 98 / 83 / ec showed deficiencies in its implementation by those suppliers , which were sometimes due to the cost of performing unnecessary monitoring operations . when applying the risk - based approach , security concerns should be taken into account .


### points , and of paragraph 1 do not apply to applicants who are vis registered regular travellers and who have lawfully used the two previously obtained visas . ### points , and of paragraph 1 do not apply to applicants who are vis registered regular travellers and who have lawfully used previously obtained visas , in accordance with article 2 and whose last visa was issued less than 12 months previously .


### applicants referred to in paragraph 3 who have lawfully used the multiple entry visa valid for three years shall be issued a multiple entry visa valid for five years provided that the application is lodged no later than one year from the expiry date of the multiple entry visa valid for three years . ### applicants who have previously obtained a multiple entry visa valid for three years or a multiple entry visa valid for five years and who have already lawfully used such visas on multiple occasions shall be issued a multiple entry visa valid for five years provided that the application is lodged no later than one year following the expiry date of the multiple entry visa most recently obtained .


### vis registered regular travellers who have lawfully used the two previously obtained visas shall be issued a multiple entry visa valid for at least three years . ### vis registered regular travellers who have lawfully used the previously obtained visas in accordance with article 2 and whose most recent visa has been issued within the 12 months prior to the application shall be issued a multiple entry visa valid for three years .


### applicants referred to in paragraph 3 who have lawfully used the multiple entry visa valid for three years shall be issued a multiple entry visa valid for five years provided that the application is lodged no later than one year from the expiry date of the multiple entry visa valid for three years . ### applicants who have lawfully used the multiple entry visa referred to in paragraph 3 shall be issued a new multiple entry visa valid for at least five years provided that the application is lodged no later than one year from the expiry date of the multiple entry visa referred to in paragraph 3 .


### by way of derogation , an application that does not meet the requirements set out in paragraph 1 may be considered admissible on humanitarian grounds or for reasons of national interest . ### by way of derogation , an application that does not meet the requirements set out in paragraph 1 shall be considered admissible when the member state concerned considers it necessary on humanitarian grounds , for reasons of national interest or because of international obligations .


### applications shall be decided on within&#160 ; 10 calendar days of the date of the lodging of an application which is admissible in accordance with article 17 . ### applications shall be decided on within&#160 ; 15 calendar days of the date of the lodging of an application which is admissible in accordance with article 17 .


### vis registered regular travellers who have lawfully used the two previously obtained visas shall be issued a multiple entry visa valid for at least three years . ### vis registered regular travellers who have lawfully used the previously obtained visas shall be issued a multiple entry visa valid for at least five years .


### a visa with limited territorial validity shall be issued exceptionally , in the following cases : ### a visa with limited territorial validity shall be issued in the following cases :


### the consulate shall start processing the visa application on the basis of facsimile or copies of the supporting documents . applicants who are not yet registered in the vis shall provide the original . the consulate may ask for original documents from applicants who are vis registered applicants or vis registered regular travellers , only where there is doubt about the authenticity of a specific document . ### the consulate shall start processing the visa application on the basis of facsimile , copies or scans of the supporting documents . applicants whose data are not yet registered in the vis or applicants who are registered in the vis and have never obtained a visa shall provide the original . the consulate may ask for original documents from applicants who are vis registered applicants and who have obtained at least one visa , only where there is doubt about the authenticity of a specific document .


### ' vis registered regular traveller ' means a visa applicant who is registered in the visa information system and who has obtained two visas within the 12 months prior to the application ; ### ' vis registered regular traveller ' means a visa applicant whose particulars are registered in the visa information system and who has obtained at least three visas within the 36 months prior to the application or a multiple - entry visa .


### in the examination of an application for a uniform visa lodged by a vis registered regular traveller who has lawfully used the two previously obtained visas , it shall be presumed that the applicant fulfils the entry conditions regarding the risk of irregular immigration , a risk to the security of the member states , and the possession of sufficient means of subsistence . ### in the examination of an application for a uniform visa lodged by a vis registered regular traveller who has lawfully used the previously obtained visa , it shall be presumed that the applicant fulfils the entry conditions regarding the risk of irregular immigration , a risk to the security of the member states , and the possession of sufficient means of subsistence .


### in addition , 50 million unallocated allowances from the market stability reserve established by decision 2015 / … shall supplement any existing resources remaining under this paragraph for projects referred to above , with projects in all member states including small - scale projects , before 2021 . projects shall be selected on the basis of objective and transparent criteria . ### in addition , 50 million unallocated allowances from the market stability reserve established by decision 2015 / 1814 and unused funds from ner300 allowance auctions for the period between 2013 and 2020 shall supplement any existing resources remaining under this paragraph for projects referred to in subparagraphs 1 and 2 , from 2018 onwards . projects shall be selected on the basis of objective and transparent criteria .


### the fund shall be governed by an investment board and a management committee , which shall be composed of representatives from the beneficiary member states , the commission , the eib and three representatives elected by the other member states for a period of 5 years . the investment board shall be responsible to determine a union - level investment policy , appropriate financing instruments and investment selection criteria . the management committee shall be responsible for the day - to - day management of the fund . ### the fund shall be governed by an investment board and a management committee , which shall be composed of representatives from the commission , the eib , three representatives elected by the beneficiary member states for a period of 5 years and three representatives elected by the other member states for a period of 5 years . the investment board shall be responsible to determine a union - level investment policy , in line with annex i of the eib climate investment strategy and consistent with union policies appropriate financing instruments and investment selection criteria . the management committee shall be responsible for the day - to - day management of the fund .


### ' 3 . member states shall determine the use of revenues generated from the auctioning of allowances . at least 50 % of the revenues generated from the auctioning of allowances referred to in paragraph 2 , including all revenues from the auctioning referred to in paragraph 2 , points and , or the equivalent in financial value of these revenues , should be used for one or more of the following : ' ### in paragraph 3 , the introductory part is replaced by the following : ' 3 . member states shall use the revenues generated from the auctioning of allowances referred to in paragraph 2 , or the equivalent in financial value of these revenues , for one or more of the following : '


### the benchmark values for free allocation shall be adjusted in order to avoid windfall profits and reflect technological progress in the period between 2007 - 8 and each later period for which free allocations are determined in accordance with article 11 . this adjustment shall reduce the benchmark values set by the act adopted pursuant to article 10a by 1 % of the value that was set based on 2007 - 8 data in respect of each year between 2008 and the middle of the relevant period of free allocation , unless : ### account being taken of the total carbon content of waste gas used for electricity production , the benchmark values for free allocation for the fourth trading period shall be laid down by the commission by 31 december 2017 and shall reflect technological progress in 2014 and 2015 . for the fourth trading period , the benchmark values shall be determined solely on the basis of average emissions from the most efficient 10% of installations . the benchmark values for the fourth period shall be developed with the involvement of a forum made up of member state representatives and the industries concerned . the forum shall be set up by the commission ; it shall be regularly convened and involved in the practical arrangements for the development of the benchmark values . the benchmark values shall be set on the basis of the forum ' s input . the commission shall document the development process and publish the documentation together with the benchmark values .


### member states should partially compensate , in accordance with state aid rules , certain installations in sectors or sub - sectors which have been determined to be exposed to a significant risk of carbon leakage because of costs related to greenhouse gas emissions passed on in electricity prices . the protocol and accompanying decisions adopted by the conference of the parties in paris need to provide for the dynamic mobilisation of climate finance , technology transfer and capacity building for eligible parties , particularly those with least capabilities . public sector climate finance will continue to play an important role in mobilising resources after 2020 . therefore , auction revenues should also be used for climate financing actions in vulnerable third countries , including adaptation to the impacts of climate . the amount of climate finance to be mobilised will also depend on the ambition and quality of the proposed intended nationally determined contributions , subsequent investment plans and national adaptation planning processes . member states should also use auction revenues to promote skill formation and reallocation of labour affected by the transition of jobs in a decarbonising economy . ### a harmonised eu mechanism should be established to compensate , taking state aid rules into account , certain installations in sectors or sub - sectors which have been determined to be exposed to a significant risk of carbon leakage because of costs related to greenhouse gas emissions passed on in electricity prices . the protocol and accompanying decisions adopted by the conference of the parties in paris need to provide for the dynamic mobilisation of climate finance , technology transfer and capacity building for eligible parties , particularly those with least capabilities . public sector climate finance will continue to play an important role in mobilising resources after 2020 . therefore , at least 80% of the auction revenues should be spent on climate actions listed in this directive , including for climate financing actions in vulnerable third countries , including adaptation to the impacts of climate . the amount of climate finance to be mobilised will also depend on the ambition and quality of the proposed intended nationally determined contributions , subsequent investment plans and national adaptation planning processes . the eu should also establish a just transition fund to pool auction revenues to promote skill formation and reallocation of labour affected by the transition of jobs in a decarbonising economy .


### 2% of the total quantity of allowances between 2021 and 2030 shall be auctioned to establish a fund to improve energy efficiency and modernise the energy systems of certain member states as set out in article 10d of this directive . ### 2% of the total quantity of allowances to be auctioned between 2021 and 2030 shall be made available from the auctioning volume to establish a fund to improve energy efficiency and modernise the energy systems of certain member states as set out in article 10d of this directive .


### ' following consultation with the operator , member states may exclude from the community scheme installations which have reported to the competent authority emissions of less than 25 000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent and , where they carry out combustion activities , have a rated thermal input below 35 mw , excluding emissions from biomass , in each of the three years preceding the notification under point , and which are subject to measures that will achieve an equivalent contribution to emission reductions , if the member state concerned complies with the following conditions : it notifies the commission of each such installation , specifying the equivalent measures applying to that installation that will achieve an equivalent contribution to emission reductions that are in place , before the list of installations pursuant to article 11 has to be submitted and at the latest when this list is submitted to the commission ; it confirms that monitoring arrangements are in place to assess whether any installation emits 25 000 tonnes or more of carbon dioxide equivalent , excluding emissions from biomass , in any one calendar year . member states may allow simplified monitoring , reporting and verification measures for installations with average annual verified emissions between 2008 and 2010 which are below 5 000 tonnes a year , in accordance with article 14 ; it confirms that if any installation emits 25 000 tonnes or more of carbon dioxide equivalent , excluding emissions from biomass , in any one calendar year or the measures applying to that installation that will achieve an equivalent contribution to emission reductions are no longer in place , the installation will be reintroduced into the community scheme ; it publishes the information referred to in points , and for public comment . hospitals may also be excluded if they undertake equivalent measures . ' ### in article 27 , paragraph 1 is replaced by the following : ' following consultation with the operator , member states may exclude from the eu ets installations which have reported to the competent authority emissions of less than 50 000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent , excluding emissions from biomass , in each of the three years preceding the notification under point , and which are subject to measures that will achieve an equivalent contribution to emission reductions , if the member state concerned complies with the following conditions : it notifies the commission of each such installation , specifying the equivalent measures applying to that installation that will achieve an equivalent contribution to emission reductions that are in place , before the list of installations pursuant to article 11 has to be submitted and at the latest when this list is submitted to the commission ; it confirms that monitoring arrangements are in place to assess whether any installation emits 50 000 tonnes or more of carbon dioxide equivalent , excluding emissions from biomass , in any one calendar year . member states may allow simplified monitoring , reporting and verification measures for installations with average annual verified emissions between 2008 and 2010 which are below 5 000 tonnes a year , in accordance with article 14 ; it confirms that if any installation emits 50 000 tonnes or more of carbon dioxide equivalent , excluding emissions from biomass , in any one calendar year or the measures applying to that installation that will achieve an equivalent contribution to emission reductions are no longer in place , the installation will be reintroduced into the eu ets ; it makes the information referred to in points , and available to the public . hospitals may also be excluded if they undertake equivalent measures . '


### by derogation from article 10a to , member states which had in 2013 a gdp per capita in &#8364 ; at market prices below 60% of the union average may give a transitional free allocation to installations for electricity production for the modernisation of the energy sector . ### by derogation from article 10a to , member states which had in 2013 a gdp per capita in eur at market prices below 60% of the union average and have fully transposed and implemented the third energy package1a may give a transitional free allocation to installations for electricity production for the modernisation of the energy sector . __________________ 1a the third energy package contains two directives and three regulations : directive 2009 / 72 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 13 july 2009 concerning common rules for the internal market in electricity and repealing directive 2003 / 54 / ec ; directive 2009 / 73 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 13 july 2009 concerning common rules for the internal market in natural gas and repealing directive 2003 / 55 / ec ; regulation no 714 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council of 13 july 2009 on conditions for access to the network for cross - border exchanges in electricity and repealing regulation no 1228 / 2003 ; regulation no 715 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council of 13 july 2009 on conditions for access to the natural gas transmission networks and repealing regulation no 1775 / 2005 and regulation no 713 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council of 13 july 2009 establishing an agency for the cooperation of energy regulators .


### a modernisation fund should be established from 2% of the total eu ets allowances , and auctioned in accordance with the rules and modalities for auctions taking place on the common auction platform set out in regulation 1031 / 2010 . member states who in 2013 had a gdp per capita at market exchange rates of below 60% below the union average should be eligible for funding from the modernisation fund and derogate up to 2030 from the principle of full auctioning for electricity generation by using the option of free allocation in order to transparently promote real investments modernising their energy sector while avoiding distortions of the internal energy market . the rules for governing the modernisation fund should provide a coherent , comprehensive and transparent framework to ensure the most efficient implementation possible , taking into account the need for easy access by all participants . the function of the governance structure should be commensurate with the purpose of ensuring the appropriate use of the funds . that governance structure should be composed of an investment board and a management committee and due account should be taken of the expertise of the eib in the decision - making process unless support is provided to small projects through loans from a national promotional banks or through grants via a national programme sharing the objectives of the modernisation fund . investments financed from the fund should be proposed by the member states . to ensure that the investment needs in low income member states are adequately addressed , the distribution of funds will take into account in equal shares verified emissions and gdp criteria . the financial assistance from the modernisation fund could be provided through different forms . ### a modernisation fund should be established from 2% of the total eu ets allowances , and auctioned in accordance with the rules and modalities for auctions taking place on the common auction platform set out in regulation 1031 / 2010 . member states who in 2013 had a gdp per capita at market exchange rates of below 60% below the union average should be eligible for funding from the modernisation fund and derogate up to 2030 from the principle of full auctioning for electricity generation by using the option of free allocation in order to transparently promote real investments modernising their energy sector in line with the union ' s 2030 and 2050 climate and energy goals while avoiding distortions of the internal energy market . the rules for governing the modernisation fund should provide a coherent , comprehensive and transparent framework to ensure the most efficient implementation possible , taking into account the need for easy access by all participants . the function of the governance structure should be commensurate with the purpose of ensuring the appropriate use of the funds . the governance structure should be composed of an investment board and an advisory board . investments financed from the fund should be proposed by the member states . to ensure that the investment needs in low income member states are adequately addressed , the distribution of funds will take into account in equal shares verified emissions and gdp criteria . the financial assistance from the modernisation fund could be provided through different forms .


### other sectors and sub - sectors are considered to be able to pass on more of the cost of allowances in product prices , and shall be allocated allowances free of charge for the period up to 2030 at 30% of the quantity determined in accordance with the measures adopted pursuant to article 10a . ### other sectors and sub - sectors are considered to be able to pass on more of the cost of allowances in product prices , and shall not be allocated allowances free of charge for the period up to 2030 .


### by derogation from article 10a to , member states which had in 2013 a gdp per capita in &#8364 ; at market prices below 60% of the union average may give a transitional free allocation to installations for electricity production for the modernisation of the energy sector . ### by way of derogation from article 10a to , member states which had in 2013 a gdp per capita in eur at market prices below 60% of the union average may give transitional free allocation to installations for electricity generation for the modernisation of the energy sector .


### the investments supported shall be consistent with the aims of this directive and the european fund for strategic investments . ### the investments supported shall be consistent with the aims of this directive , the union ' s long - term climate and energy objectives , the european fund for strategic investments and annex i of the european investment bank climate strategy .


### the allowances shall be made available for innovation in low - carbon industrial technologies and processes and support for demonstration projects for the development of a wide range of ccs and innovative renewable energy technologies that are not yet commercially viable in geographically balanced locations . in order to promote innovative projects , up to 60% of the relevant costs of projects may be supported , out of which up to 40% may not be dependent on verified avoidance of greenhouse gas emissions provided that pre - determined milestones are attained taking into account the technology deployed . ### the allowances shall be made available for innovation in low - carbon industrial technologies and processes and support for demonstration projects for the development of a wide range of ccs and ccu and innovative renewable energy technologies that are not yet commercially viable . projects shall be selected on the basis of their impact on energy systems or industrial processes within a member state , a group of member states or the union . in order to promote innovative projects , up to 75% of the relevant costs of projects may be supported , out of which up to 60% may not be dependent on verified avoidance of greenhouse gas emissions provided that pre - determined milestones are attained taking into account the technology deployed . the allowances shall be allocated to support the relevant costs of individual projects according to the needs of those projects in relation to reaching pre - determined milestones .


### are additional , clearly respond to replacement and modernisation needs and do not supply a market - driven increase in energy demand ; ### are additional , clearly respond to replacement and modernisation needs , do not supply a market - driven increase in energy demand , are not included in the first national investment plan and are supplementary to the investments required to comply with the best available techniques reference document and bat conclusions for large combustion plants and other requirements in accordance with directive 2010 / 75 / eu1a ; __________________ 1a . directive 2010 / 75 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 24 november 2010 on industrial emissions .


### it is a key union priority to establish a resilient energy union to provide secure , sustainable , competitive and affordable energy to its citizens . achieving this requires continuation of ambitious climate action with the eu ets as the cornerstone of europe’s climate policy , and progress on the other aspects of energy union17 . implementing the ambition decided in the 2030 framework contributes to delivering a meaningful carbon price and continuing to stimulate cost - efficient greenhouse gas emission reductions . __________________ 17 com80 , establishing a framework strategy for a resilient energy union with a forward - looking climate change policy ### it is a key union priority to establish a resilient energy union to provide secure , sustainable , competitive and affordable energy to its citizens . achieving this requires continuation of ambitious climate action with the eu ets as the cornerstone of europe ' s climate policy , and progress on the other aspects of energy union17 , while ensuring these aspects , such as those related to energy efficiency and renewable energy sources , enhance the goals of the eu ets and do not undermine its market effectiveness . implementing the ambition decided in the 2030 framework contributes to delivering a meaningful carbon price and continuing to stimulate cost - efficient greenhouse gas emission reductions , in order to meet the union ' s long - term goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 80 - 95% in 2050 . it is regretted that the carbon price signal during phase 3 has not been high enough to incentivize investments in low carbon technology and processes . a carbon price that is sufficient to incentivise investments in decarbonisation of the production is key for a well - functioning eu ets . the re - industrialisation 20% target of industry ' s share in the union ' s gdp by 2020 in this context is to be emphasised , as well as the importance of innovation , investments in r&d , employment and skills renewal . __________________ 17 com80 , establishing a framework strategy for a resilient energy union with a forward - looking climate change policy


### in order to reflect technological progress in the sectors concerned and adjust them to the relevant period of allocation , provision should be made for the values of the benchmarks for free allocations to installations , determined on the basis of data from the years 2007 - 8 , to be updated in line with observed average improvement . for reasons of predictability , this should be done through applying a factor that represents the best assessment of progress across sectors , which should then take into account robust , objective and verified data from installations so that sectors whose rate of improvement differs considerably from this factor have a benchmark value closer to their actual rate of improvement . where the data shows a difference from factor reduction of more than 0 . 5% of the 2007 - 8 value higher or lower per year over the relevant period , the related benchmark value shall be adjusted by that percentage . to ensure a level playing field for the production of aromatics , hydrogen and syngas in refineries and chemical plants , the benchmark values for aromatics , hydrogen and syngas should continue to be aligned to the refineries benchmarks . ### in order to reflect technological progress in the sectors concerned benchmarks should be fully updated with 2017 and 2018 data reflecting real technological improvements . for reasons of predictability and providing a continuous incentive for process improvement , the benchmarks should be further updated through applying a factor that represents the best assessment of progress across sectors , which should then take into account robust , objective and verified data from installations so that sectors whose rate of improvement differs considerably from this factor have a benchmark value closer to their actual rate of improvement . where the data shows a difference from factor reduction of more than 0 . 5% of the value higher or lower per year over the relevant period , the related benchmark value shall be adjusted by that percentage . where sectors have a lower rate of improvement than 0 , 3% , that percentage should be applied . to ensure a level playing field for the production of aromatics , hydrogen and syngas in refineries and chemical plants , the benchmark values for aromatics , hydrogen and syngas should continue to be aligned to the refineries benchmarks .


### 400 million allowances shall be available to support innovation in low - carbon technologies and processes in industrial sectors listed in annex i , and to help stimulate the construction and operation of commercial demonstration projects that aim at the environmentally safe capture and geological storage of co2 as well as demonstration projects of innovative renewable energy technologies , in the territory of the union . ### 400 million of the allowances to be auctioned shall be auctioned to support , on a technology - neutral basis , innovation in low - carbon technologies and processes in industrial sectors listed in annex i , and to help stimulate the construction and operation of commercial demonstration projects that aim , for instance , at the environmentally safe capture and geological storage or use of co2 as well as demonstration projects of innovative renewable energy technologies , in the territory of the union .


### ' 1 . following consultation with the operator , member states may exclude from the community scheme installations which have reported to the competent authority emissions of less than 25 000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent and , where they carry out combustion activities , have a rated thermal input below 35 mw , excluding emissions from biomass , in each of the three years preceding the notification under point , and which are subject to measures that will achieve an equivalent contribution to emission reductions , if the member state concerned complies with the following conditions : it notifies the commission of each such installation , specifying the equivalent measures applying to that installation that will achieve an equivalent contribution to emission reductions that are in place , before the list of installations pursuant to article 11 has to be submitted and at the latest when this list is submitted to the commission ; it confirms that monitoring arrangements are in place to assess whether any installation emits 25 000 tonnes or more of carbon dioxide equivalent , excluding emissions from biomass , in any one calendar year . member states may allow simplified monitoring , reporting and verification measures for installations with average annual verified emissions between 2008 and 2010 which are below 5 000 tonnes a year , in accordance with article 14 ; it confirms that if any installation emits 25 000 tonnes or more of carbon dioxide equivalent , excluding emissions from biomass , in any one calendar year or the measures applying to that installation that will achieve an equivalent contribution to emission reductions are no longer in place , the installation will be reintroduced into the community scheme ; it publishes the information referred to in points , and for public comment . hospitals may also be excluded if they undertake equivalent measures . ' ### in article 27 , paragraph 1 is replaced by the following : ' 1 . following consultation with the operator , member states may exclude from the community scheme installations which have reported to the competent authority emissions of less than 50 000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent and , where they carry out combustion activities , have a rated thermal input below 35 mw , excluding emissions from biomass , in each of the three years preceding the notification under point , and which are subject to measures that will achieve an equivalent contribution to emission reductions , if the member state concerned complies with the following conditions : it notifies the commission of each such installation , specifying the equivalent measures applying to that installation that will achieve an equivalent contribution to emission reductions that are in place , before the list of installations pursuant to article 11 has to be submitted and at the latest when this list is submitted to the commission ; it confirms that monitoring arrangements are in place to assess whether any installation emits 50 000 tonnes or more of carbon dioxide equivalent , excluding emissions from biomass , in any one calendar year . member states shall allow simplified monitoring , reporting and verification measures for installations with average annual verified emissions between 2008 and 2010 which are below 5 000 tonnes a year , in accordance with article 14 ; it confirms that if any installation emits 50 000 tonnes or more of carbon dioxide equivalent , excluding emissions from biomass , in any one calendar year or the measures applying to that installation that will achieve an equivalent contribution to emission reductions are no longer in place , the installation will be reintroduced into the community scheme ; it publishes the information referred to in points , and for public comment . ' hospitals may also be excluded if they undertake equivalent measures . '


### the commission shall monitor the functioning of the european carbon market . each year , it shall submit a report to the european parliament and to the council on the functioning of the carbon market including the implementation of the auctions , liquidity and the volumes traded . if necessary , member states shall ensure that any relevant information is submitted to the commission at least two months before the commission adopts the report . ### paragraph 5 is replaced by the following : “5 . the commission shall monitor the functioning of the european carbon market . each year , it shall submit a report to the european parliament and to the council on the functioning of the carbon market including the implementation of the auctions , liquidity and the volumes traded . the report shall also address the interaction between the eu ets and other climate and energy measures at union and national level , and shall analyse the implications of various policy instruments on the functioning of eu ets market , especially on the supply - demand balance in the carbon market . the report shall also address the pass - through of the costs of allowances in the product prices for the most relevant sectors and sub - sectors , in particular in relation to their market shares . if necessary , member states shall ensure that any relevant information is submitted to the commission at least two months before the commission adopts the report . ”


### ' 1 . following consultation with the operator , member states may exclude from the community scheme installations which have reported to the competent authority emissions of less than 25 000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent and , where they carry out combustion activities , have a rated thermal input below 35 mw , excluding emissions from biomass , in each of the three years preceding the notification under point , and which are subject to measures that will achieve an equivalent contribution to emission reductions , if the member state concerned complies with the following conditions : it notifies the commission of each such installation , specifying the equivalent measures applying to that installation that will achieve an equivalent contribution to emission reductions that are in place , before the list of installations pursuant to article 11 has to be submitted and at the latest when this list is submitted to the commission ; it confirms that monitoring arrangements are in place to assess whether any installation emits 25 000 tonnes or more of carbon dioxide equivalent , excluding emissions from biomass , in any one calendar year . member states may allow simplified monitoring , reporting and verification measures for installations with average annual verified emissions between 2008 and 2010 which are below 5 000 tonnes a year , in accordance with article 14 ; it confirms that if any installation emits 25 000 tonnes or more of carbon dioxide equivalent , excluding emissions from biomass , in any one calendar year or the measures applying to that installation that will achieve an equivalent contribution to emission reductions are no longer in place , the installation will be reintroduced into the community scheme ; it publishes the information referred to in points , and for public comment . hospitals may also be excluded if they undertake equivalent measures . ' ### in article 27 , paragraph 1 is replaced by the following : ' 1 . following consultation with the operator and upon the operators agreement , member states may exclude from the eu ets installations which have reported to the competent authority emissions of less than 50 000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent , excluding emissions from biomass , in each of the three years preceding the notification under point , and which are subject to measures that will achieve an equivalent contribution to emission reductions , if the member state concerned complies with the following conditions : it notifies the commission of each such installation , specifying the equivalent measures applying to that installation that will achieve an equivalent contribution to emission reductions that are in place and specifying how those measures would not result in higher compliance costs for such installations , before the list of installations pursuant to article 11 has to be submitted and at the latest when this list is submitted to the commission ; it confirms that monitoring arrangements are in place to assess whether any installation emits 50 000 tonnes or more of carbon dioxide equivalent , excluding emissions from biomass , in any one calendar year . member states may allow simplified monitoring , reporting and verification measures for installations with average annual verified emissions between 2008 and 2010 which are below 5 000 tonnes a year , in accordance with article 14 ; it confirms that if any installation emits 50 000 tonnes or more of carbon dioxide equivalent , excluding emissions from biomass , in any one calendar year or the measures applying to that installation that will achieve an equivalent contribution to emission reductions are no longer in place , the installation will be reintroduced into the eu ets ; it makes the information referred to in points , and available to the public . ' hospitals may also be excluded if they undertake equivalent measures . '


### ' 1 . following consultation with the operator , member states may exclude from the community scheme installations which have reported to the competent authority emissions of less than 25 000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent and , where they carry out combustion activities , have a rated thermal input below 35 mw , excluding emissions from biomass , in each of the three years preceding the notification under point , and which are subject to measures that will achieve an equivalent contribution to emission reductions , if the member state concerned complies with the following conditions : it notifies the commission of each such installation , specifying the equivalent measures applying to that installation that will achieve an equivalent contribution to emission reductions that are in place , before the list of installations pursuant to article 11 has to be submitted and at the latest when this list is submitted to the commission ; it confirms that monitoring arrangements are in place to assess whether any installation emits 25 000 tonnes or more of carbon dioxide equivalent , excluding emissions from biomass , in any one calendar year . member states may allow simplified monitoring , reporting and verification measures for installations with average annual verified emissions between 2008 and 2010 which are below 5 000 tonnes a year , in accordance with article 14 ; it confirms that if any installation emits 25 000 tonnes or more of carbon dioxide equivalent , excluding emissions from biomass , in any one calendar year or the measures applying to that installation that will achieve an equivalent contribution to emission reductions are no longer in place , the installation will be reintroduced into the community scheme ; it publishes the information referred to in points , and for public comment . hospitals may also be excluded if they undertake equivalent measures . ' ### in article 27 , paragraph 1 is replaced by the following : ' 1 . following consultation with the operator and subject to its agreement , member states may exclude from the eu ets installations which have reported to the competent authority emissions of less than 50 000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent and , where they carry out combustion activities , have a rated thermal input below 35 mw , excluding emissions from biomass , in each of the three years preceding the notification under point , and which are subject to measures that will achieve an equivalent contribution to emission reductions , if the member state concerned complies with the following conditions : it notifies the commission of each such installation , specifying the equivalent measures applying to that installation that will achieve an equivalent contribution to emission reductions that are in place and specifying how those measures would not result in higher compliance costs for such installations , before the list of installations pursuant to article 11 has to be submitted and at the latest when this list is submitted to the commission it confirms that monitoring arrangements are in place to assess whether any installation emits 50 000 tonnes or more of carbon dioxide equivalent , excluding emissions from biomass , in any one calendar year . member states may allow simplified monitoring , reporting and verification measures for installations with average annual verified emissions between 2008 and 2010 below 5 000 tonnes a year , in accordance with article 14 ; it confirms that if any installation emits 50 000 tonnes or more of carbon dioxide equivalent , excluding emissions from biomass , in any one calendar year or the measures applying to that installation that are aimed at making an equivalent contribution to emission reductions are no longer in place , the installation will be reintroduced into the eu ets ; it publishes the information referred to in points , and for public comment . hospitals may also be excluded if they undertake equivalent measures . '


### ' 3 . member states shall determine the use of revenues generated from the auctioning of allowances . at least 50 % of the revenues generated from the auctioning of allowances referred to in paragraph 2 , including all revenues from the auctioning referred to in paragraph 2 , points and , or the equivalent in financial value of these revenues , should be used for one or more of the following : ' ### in paragraph 3 , the introductory part is replaced by the following : ' 3 . member states shall use the revenues generated from the auctioning of allowances referred to in paragraph 2 , or the equivalent in financial value of these revenues , for one or more of the following : '


### on the basis of a cost - benefit analysis , ensure a net positive gain in terms of emission reduction and realise a pre - determined significant level of co2 reductions ; ### on the basis of a cost - benefit analysis , ensure a net positive gain in terms of emission reduction and realise a pre - determined significant level of co2 reductions ; where projects relate to electricity production , total co2 emissions per kilowatt hour of electricity produced in the installation shall not exceed 350 grams ;


### ensure that only projects which contribute to the diversification of their energy mix and sources of supply , the necessary restructuring , environmental upgrading and retrofitting of the infrastructure , clean technologies and modernisation of the energy production , transmission and distribution sectors are eligible to bid ; ### ensure that only renewable energy , energy storage , upgrading heat distribution networks and upgrading electricity transmission and distribution sectors are eligible to bid ;


### for each mission , a mission board may be established . it shall be composed of around 15 high level individuals including relevant end - users ' representatives . the mission board shall advise upon the following : ### for each mission , a mission board may be established . it shall be composed of around 15 high level individuals including relevant end - users ' representatives . the members of the mission board shall be appointed , except in duly justified cases , by the commission , following an open call for expression of interests and taking into account the need for balance in expertise , gender , age and geographical distribution . the mission board shall advise upon the following :


### –95 % shall be distributed in proportion to their share of elected members of the european parliament among the beneficiary european political parties . ### –90 % shall be distributed in proportion to their share of elected members of the european parliament among the beneficiary european political parties .


### a european political party shall include in its application evidence demonstrating that its member parties have continuously published on their websites , during 12 months preceding the moment at which the applications is made , the political programme and logo of the european political party as well as information , in relation to each of the member parties of the european political party , on the gender representation among the candidates at the last elections to the european parliament and among the members of the european parliament . ### a european political party shall include in its application the information , in relation to each of its member parties that ran in the previous elections of the european parliament , on the gender composition of their candidate lists and among their elected members of the european parliament .


### –5 % shall be distributed in equal shares among the beneficiary european political parties , ### –10 % shall be distributed in equal shares among the beneficiary european political parties ,


### the european solidarity corps provides a single entry point for solidarity activities throughout the union and beyond . consistency and complementarity should be ensured with other relevant union policies and programmes . the european solidarity corps is built on the strengths and synergies of predecessor and existing programmes , notably the european voluntary service19and the eu aid volunteers20 . it also complements the efforts made by member states to support young people and ease their school - to - work transition under the youth guarantee by providing them with additional opportunities to make a start on the labour market in the form of traineeships or jobs in solidarity - related areas within their respective member state or across borders . complementarity with existing union level networks pertinent to the activities under the european solidarity corps , such as the european network of public employment services , eures and the eurodesk network , are also ensured . furthermore , complementarity between existing related schemes , in particular national solidarity schemes and mobility schemes for young people , and the european solidarity corps should be ensured , building on good practices where appropriate . _________________ 19 regulation no 1288 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 december 2013 establishing ' erasmus + ' : the union programme for education , training , youth and sport and repealing decisions no 1719 / 2006 / ec , no 1720 / 2006 / ec and no 1298 / 2008 / ec . 20 regulation no 375 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council of 3 april 2014 establishing the european voluntary humanitarian aid corps . ### the european solidarity corps provides a single entry point for solidarity activities throughout the union and beyond . consistency and complementarity should be ensured with other relevant union policies and programmes . the european solidarity corps is built on the strengths and synergies of predecessor and existing programmes , notably the european voluntary service19 and the eu aid volunteers20 . it also complements the efforts made by member states , regions and cities to support young people and ease their school - to - work transition under the youth guarantee by providing them with additional opportunities to make a start on the labour market in the form of traineeships or jobs in solidarity - related areas within their respective member state or across borders . complementarity with existing union level networks pertinent to the activities under the european solidarity corps , such as the european network of public employment services , eures and the eurodesk network , are also ensured . furthermore , complementarity between existing related schemes , in particular national solidarity schemes and mobility schemes for young people , and the european solidarity corps should be ensured , building on good practices where appropriate . _________________ 19 regulation no 1288 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 december 2013 establishing ‘ erasmus + ’ : the union programme for education , training , youth and sport and repealing decisions no 1719 / 2006 / ec , no 1720 / 2006 / ec and no 1298 / 2008 / ec . 20 regulation no 375 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council of 3 april 2014 establishing the european voluntary humanitarian aid corps .


### the specific objective of the programme is to provide young people , including those with fewer opportunities , with easily accessible opportunities for engagement in solidarity activities in europe and abroad while improving and properly validating their competences as well as facilitating their employability and transition into the labour market . ### the specific objective of the programme is to provide young people , including those with fewer opportunities , with easily accessible opportunities for engagement in solidarity activities in europe and abroad while improving and properly validating their knowledge and competences as well as facilitating their employability and transition into the labour market .


### a delegated act adopted pursuant to article 31 shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the european parliament or by the council within a period of two months of notification of that act to the european parliament and the council or if , before the expiry of that period , the european parliament and the council have both informed the commission that they will not object . that period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the european parliament or of the council . ### a delegated act adopted pursuant to article 31 shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the european parliament or by the council within a period of three months of notification of that act to the european parliament and the council or if , before the expiry of that period , the european parliament and the council have both informed the commission that they will not object . that period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the european parliament or of the council .


### in view of the fact that the access of third country goods and services to the public procurement market of the union falls within the scope of the common commercial policy , member states and their contracting authorities and contracting entities should not be able to restrict the access of third country goods or services to their tendering procedures by any other measure than those provided for in this regulation . ### in view of the fact that the access of third country goods and services to the public procurement market of the union falls within the scope of the common commercial policy , member states and their contracting authorities and contracting entities should not be able to restrict the access of third country goods or services to their tendering procedures by any other measure than those provided for in this regulation . notwithstanding , the member states should be able to provide for the use of the competitive procedure with negotiation or the competitive dialogue in various situations where the classic open or restricted procedures without negotiations are unlikely to deliver satisfactory outcomes .


### an examination verifying compliance with the standards of competence referred to in article 15 is carried out by qualified examiners . ### an examination verifying compliance with the standards of competence referred to in article 15 is carried out by qualified independent examiners .


### in order to provide minimum harmonised standards for the certification of qualifications and to facilitate the exchange of information between member states and the implementation , monitoring and evaluation of this directive by the commission , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission as regards the setting of standards of competence , standards for medical fitness , standards for practical examinations , standards for the approval of simulators and standards defining the characteristics and conditions of use for a database kept by the commission to host a copy of key data related to union certificates of qualifications , service record books , logbooks and recognised documents . it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level . the commission when preparing and drawing up delegated acts , should ensure a simultaneous , timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the european parliament and to the council . ### in order to provide the required harmonised standards for the certification of qualifications and to facilitate the exchange of information between member states and the implementation , monitoring and evaluation of this directive by the commission , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission as regards the setting of standards of competence , standards for medical fitness , standards for practical examinations , standards for the approval of simulators and standards defining the characteristics and conditions of use for a database kept by the commission to host a copy of key data related to union certificates of qualifications , service record books , logbooks and recognised documents . it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level . the commission when preparing and drawing up delegated acts , should ensure a simultaneous , timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the european parliament and to the council .


### with a view to contributing to the mobility of persons involved in the operation of vessels across the union and considering that all certificates of qualification , service record books and logbooks issued in accordance with this directive should comply with minimum standards , member states should recognise the professional qualifications certified in accordance with this directive . consequently the holders of such qualifications should be able to exercise their profession on all union inland waterways . ### with a view to contributing to the mobility of persons involved in the operation of vessels across the union and considering that all certificates of qualification , service record books and logbooks issued in accordance with this directive should comply with the required standards , member states should recognise the professional qualifications certified in accordance with this directive . consequently the holders of such qualifications should be able to exercise their profession on all union inland waterways .


### approval of training programmes is necessary to verify that the programmes comply with common minimum requirements regarding content and organisation . such compliance allows for eliminating unnecessary barriers to entering the profession by preventing those who already acquired the necessary skills during their vocational training from passing unnecessary additional examination . the existence of approved training programmes may also facilitate the entry of workers with prior experience from other sectors into the profession of inland navigation as they may benefit from dedicated training programmes that take account of their already acquired competences . ### approval of training programmes is necessary to verify that the programmes comply with common necessary requirements regarding content and organisation . such compliance allows for the elimination of unnecessary barriers to entering the profession by preventing those who have already acquired necessary skills in a maritime working environment , or skills which are related to the maritime professions , during their vocational training , from passing unnecessary additional examination . the existence of approved training programmes may also facilitate the entry of workers with prior experience from other sectors into the profession of inland navigation as they may benefit from dedicated training programmes that take account of their already acquired competences .


### employers shall consider and respond to requests for flexible working arrangements referred to in paragraph 1 , taking into account the needs of both employers and workers . employers shall justify any refusal of such a request . ### employers shall consider and respond in writing to requests for flexible working arrangements referred to in paragraph 1 , taking into account the needs of both employers and workers . employers shall justify the grounds of any refusal of such a request while providing options for alternative arrangements .


### member states shall take the necessary measures to ensure that fathers have the right to take paternity leave of at least ten working days on the occasion of the birth of a child . ### member states shall take the necessary measures to ensure that fathers or the equivalent second parents as defined in national law have the right to take paternity leave of at least ten working days around the occasion of the birth , stillbirth or adoption of a child ;


### &#8220 ; paternity leave&#8221 ; means leave from work for fathers to be taken on the occasion of the birth of a child ; ### &#8220 ; paternity leave&#8221 ; means paid leave from work for fathers or an equivalent second parent as defined in national law to be taken on the occasion of the birth , stillbirth or adoption of a child ;


### in order to provide greater opportunities to remain in the work force for men and women carrying of elderly family member and / or other relatives in need of care , workers with a seriously ill or dependant relative should have the right to take time off from work in the form of carers’ leave to take care of that relative . to prevent abuse of that right , proof of the serious illness or dependency may be required prior to granting of the leave . ### in order to provide greater opportunities to remain in the work force for men and women taking care of elderly family member and / or other relatives in need of care , workers with relative with care or support needs should have the right to take time off from work in the form of carers’ leave to take care of that relative . to prevent abuse of that right , proof of the care or support needs may be required prior to granting of the leave .


### member states shall assess the need for the conditions of access and detailed arrangements for the application of parental leave to be adapted to the needs of adoptive parents , parents having a disability and parents with children with a disability or long - term illness . ### member states shall assess the need for arrangements needed to make sure the application of parental leave is adapted to the needs of adoptive parents , parents with a disability , parents with mental health problems and parents with children with a disability , a long - term illness or mental health problems .


### when flexible working arrangements referred to in paragraph 1 are limited in duration , the worker shall have the right to return to the original working pattern at the end of the agreed period . the worker shall also have the right to request to return to the original working pattern whenever a change of circumstances so justifies . employers shall be obliged to consider and respond to such requests , taking into account the needs of both employers and workers . ### when flexible working arrangements referred to in paragraph 1 are limited in duration , the worker shall have the right to return to the original working pattern at the end of the agreed period . the worker shall also have the right to request to return to the original working pattern whenever a change of circumstances so justifies . employers shall be obliged to consider and respond in writing to such requests , taking into account the needs of both employers and workers .


### member states shall assess the need for the conditions of access and detailed arrangements for the application of parental leave to be adapted to the needs of adoptive parents , parents having a disability and parents with children with a disability or long - term illness . ### member states shall assess the arrangements needed to make sure the application of parental leave is adapted to the needs of adoptive parents , disabled parents , parents with mental health problems , parents of children with a disability , a long - term illness or mental health problems .


### directive 2008 / 106 / ec also contains a centralised mechanism for the recognition of seafarers ' certificates issued by third countries . the regulatory fitness programme evaluation14 showed that significant cost savings for the member states were achieved since the introduction of the centralised mechanism . however , the evaluation also revealed that , with regard to some of the recognised third countries , only a very limited number of seafarers was subsequently employed in union vessels . therefore , in order to use the available human and financial resources in a more efficient way , the procedure for the recognition of third countries should be based on an analysis of the need for such recognition , including an estimation of the number of masters and officers originating from that country who are likely to be employed in union vessels . __________________ 14 swd19 . ### directive 2008 / 106 / ec also contains a centralised mechanism for the recognition of seafarers ' certificates issued by third countries . the regulatory fitness programme evaluation14 showed that significant cost savings for the member states were achieved since the introduction of the centralised mechanism . however , the evaluation also revealed that , with regard to some of the recognised third countries , only a very limited number of endorsements attesting to the recognition of certificates were issued by member states in relation to certificates of competency or certificates of proficiency issued by these third countries . __________________ 14 swd19 .


### following the submission of the request by a member state , a decision for initiating the recognition procedure for that third country shall be taken by the commission . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 28 . ### following the submission of the request by a member state , the commission initiates the recognition procedure for that third country .