### active ageing is targeted by several union programmes , such as the european social fund , the european regional and development fund , the progress programme , the life long learning programme , the public health programme , the specific programmes on information and communication technologies and on socio - economic sciences and humanities in the seventh framework programme for research and development , the action plan on ‘ ageing well in the information society’ , the ambient assisted living joint programme for research and innovation , the competitiveness and innovation programme with pilot deployment projects on ict for ageing well and the action plan on urban mobility . union co - financing of european year activities will be in accordance with the priorities and rules applying , on an annual or multi - annual basis , to existing programmes and autonomous budget lines in the field of employment , social affairs and equal opportunities . where appropriate , programmes and policies in other fields , such as education and culture , health , research , the information society , regional policy and transport policy , may support the european year . ### active ageing is targeted by several union programmes , such as the european social fund , the european regional and development fund , the progress programme , the life long learning programme , the public health programme , the specific programmes on information and communication technologies and on socio - economic sciences and humanities in the seventh framework programme for research and development , the action plan on ‘ ageing well in the information society’ , the ambient assisted living joint programme for research and innovation , the competitiveness and innovation programme with pilot deployment projects on ict for ageing well and the action plan on urban mobility . union co - financing of european year activities will be in accordance with the priorities and rules applying , on an annual or multi - annual basis , to existing programmes and autonomous budget lines in the field of employment , social affairs and equal opportunities . where appropriate , programmes and policies in other fields , such as education and culture , health , research , the information society , regional policy and transport policy , may support the european year . in the field of regional development , too , consideration should be given to taking demographic factors into account as indicators for decisions on funding . eu funding to overcome the challenges presented by ageing should not be restricted solely to the european year of ageing : demographic challenges and the funding they require should be permanently taken into account in the union’s policy .


### be initiated to contain an incipient major accident within the installation , or within the exclusion zone established by the member state around the perimeter of the installation , or subsea wellhead ; ### be initiated to prevent escalation or limit consequences of an accident related to offshore oil and gas operations within an exclusion zone established by the member state around the perimeter of the installation , subsea wellhead or pipeline ;


### as no existing financial security instruments , including risk pooling arrangements , can accommodate all possible consequences of extreme accidents , the commission should proceed with further analysis and studies of the appropriate measures to ensure adequately robust liability regime for damages related to offshore oil and gas operations , requirements on financial capacity including availability of appropriated financial security instruments or other arrangements . ### member states should ensure that operators in their jurisdiction demonstrate their ability to pay for the consequences of damage caused by their operations , through the provision of financial security , and should decide which instruments are appropriate for this purpose . as no existing financial security instruments , including risk pooling arrangements , can accommodate all possible consequences of extreme accidents , the commission should proceed with further analysis and studies of the appropriate measures to ensure a robust liability regime for damages related to offshore oil and gas operations , and requirements on financial capacity including improving the availability of financial security instruments and arrangements . the commission should report on the findings and proposals within one year after adoption of this regulation .


### member states shall prepare external emergency plans covering all offshore oil and gas installations and potentially affected areas within their jurisdiction . ### member states shall prepare external emergency response plans covering all offshore oil and gas installations or connected infrastructure and potentially affected areas within their jurisdiction . the external emergency response plans shall specify the role of operators in the external emergency response , and the operators ' liability regarding the costs of external emergency response .


### the operator shall periodically test the effectiveness of the internal emergency response plans . ### the operator shall annually test the internal emergency response plan to demonstrate the effectiveness of their response equipment and capabilities in order to guarantee a high level of safety and performance in evacuation , containment and control , recovery , clean - up and disposal operations .


### ' acceptable ' shall mean : rendering a risk of a major accident tolerable to the furthest extent beyond which no significant reduction of the risk is derived from the input of further time , resources or cost ; ### ' acceptable ' shall mean : limiting the risk of a major accident to the furthest extent possible beyond which no significant reduction of the risk is derived from an appropriate input of further time , resources or cost ;


### licensees , operators and major contractors based in the union shall endeavour to conduct their offshore oil and gas operations when outside the union in accordance with the principles set out in this regulation . ### licensees , operators and major contractors based in the union shall conduct their offshore oil and gas operations when outside the union in accordance with the principles set out in this regulation .


### the serious environmental concerns relating to the arctic waters , a neighbouring marine environment of particular importance for the community , require special attention to ensure the environmental protection of the arctic in relation to any offshore activities , including exploration . ### the serious environmental concerns and vulnerability relating to the unique arctic waters , a neighbouring marine environment of particular importance for the community which plays an important role in mitigating climate change , require special attention to ensure the environmental protection of the arctic . as long as an effective response to any accident in the arctic conditions cannot be guaranteed , member states should refrain from authorising offshore activities , including exploration , in the area .


### in particular , when assessing the technical and financial capacity of the entities that apply for authorisation for offshore oil and gas activities , due account shall be taken of the risk , hazards and any other relevant information related to the area concerned and the particular stage of exploration and production operations and also of the applicants ‘ financial capacities , including any financial security and capacity to cover liabilities potentially deriving from offshore oil and gas activities in question , in particular liability for environmental damages . ### in particular , when assessing the technical and financial capacity of the entities that apply for authorisation for offshore oil and gas activities , due account shall be taken of the risk , hazards and any other relevant information related to the area concerned and the particular stage of exploration and production operations and also of the applicants ‘ financial capacities , including any financial security and capacity to cover all liabilities potentially deriving from offshore oil and gas activities in question , in particular liability for environmental damages . worldwide corporate responsibility regarding accidents or incidents in which the applicant was involved , including the transparency and effectiveness of any response measures shall also be taken into account .


### every two years , the commission shall publish reports on the safety of offshore operations across the union based on the information reported to it by member states and the european maritime safety agency . the commission shall be assisted in this task by relevant member states pursuant article 26 . ### every two years , the commission shall publish reports on the safety of offshore operations across the union based on the information reported to it by member states and the european maritime safety agency . the commission shall be assisted in this task by the emsa and relevant member states pursuant article 26 .


### a summary of the investigation report prepared pursuant to paragraph 2 of this article shall be made available to the commission at the conclusion of the investigation or at the conclusion of legal proceedings , whichever is the later . a specific version of the report , that takes into account possible legal limitations , shall be made available publicly with regard to articles 22 and 23 . ### a summary of the investigation report prepared pursuant to paragraph 2 of this article shall be made available to the commission and the emsa at the conclusion of the investigation or at the conclusion of legal proceedings , whichever is the later . a specific version of the report , that takes into account possible legal limitations , shall be made available publicly with regard to articles 22 and 23 .


### as no existing financial security instruments , including risk pooling arrangements , can accommodate all possible consequences of extreme accidents , the commission should proceed with further analysis and studies of the appropriate measures to ensure adequately robust liability regime for damages related to offshore oil and gas operations , requirements on financial capacity including availability of appropriated financial security instruments or other arrangements . ### member states should ensure that operators demonstrate their ability to pay for the consequences of damage caused by their operations , at all phases of offshore projects , through the provision of financial security , and should decide which instruments are appropriate for this purpose . as no existing financial security instruments , including risk pooling arrangements , can accommodate all possible consequences of extreme accidents , the commission should proceed with further analysis and studies of the appropriate measures to ensure a robust liability regime for damages related to offshore oil and gas operations , and requirements on financial capacity including improving the availability of financial security instruments and arrangements . the commission should , by 20 december 2013 , report to the european parliament and to the council on its findings and any proposals .


### member states shall prepare external emergency plans covering all offshore oil and gas installations and potentially affected areas within their jurisdiction . ### member states shall prepare external emergency response plans covering all offshore oil and gas installations or connected infrastructure and potentially affected areas within their jurisdiction . the external emergency response plans shall specify the role of operators in the external emergency response , and the operators ' responsibility for the costs of external emergency response .


### in order to provide for enhanced transparency of payments made to governments , issuers whose securities are admitted to trading on a regulated market and which have activities in the extractive or logging of primary forest industries should disclose in a separate report on an annual basis payments made to governments in the countries in which they operate . the report should include types of payments comparable to those disclosed under the extractive industries transparency initiative and provide civil society with information to hold governments of resource - rich countries to account for their receipts from the exploitation of natural resources . the initiative is also complementary to the eu flegt action plan and the timber regulation which require traders of timber products to exercise due diligence in order to prevent illegal wood from entering into the eu market . the detailed requirements are defined in chapter 9 of directive 2011 / . . . / eu of the european parliament and of the council . ### in order to provide for enhanced transparency of financial activities in third countries , in particular payments made to governments , issuers whose securities are admitted to trading on a regulated market should disclose as part of the annual report of financial statements , payments made to governments in the countries in which they operate on a per - country basis . for issuers active in the extractive industry or loggers of primary forests , the report should also specify the specific project or projects to which those payments have been attributed , building on the disclosure requirements of the extractive industries transparency initiative to provide civil society with information to hold governments of resource - rich countries to account for their receipts from the exploitation of natural resources . the initiative is also complementary to the eu flegt action plan and the timber regulation which require traders of timber products to exercise due diligence in order to prevent illegal wood from entering into the eu market . the detailed requirements are defined in chapter 9 of directive 2011 / . . . / eu of the european parliament and of the council .


### article 6 report on payments to governments member states shall require issuers active in the extractive or logging of primary forest industries , as defined in [ … ] to prepare , in accordance with chapter 9 of directive 2011 / . . . / eu of the european parliament and of the council , a report on payments made to governments on an annual basis . the report shall be made public at the latest six months after the end of each financial year and shall remain publicly available for at least five years . payments to governments shall be reported at consolidated level . ### article 6 report on payments to governments member states shall require all issuers to prepare , in accordance with chapter 9 of directive 2011 / . . . / eu of the european parliament and of the council , a report on payments made to governments and additional information on their financial activities in third countries on an annual basis as part of the annual financial statements . the report shall be made public at the latest six months after the end of each financial year and shall remain publicly available . payments to governments shall be reported at consolidated level .


### new motorcycles of subcategories l3e–a2 and l3e–a3 which are sold , registered and entering into service to be equipped with an anti - lock brake system . ### new motorcycles of subcategories l3e–a1 , l3e–a2 and l3e–a3 which are sold , registered and entering into service to be equipped with an anti - lock brake system on both wheels .


### new motorcycles of subcategories l3e–a2 and l3e–a3 which are sold , registered and entering into service to be equipped with an anti - lock brake system . ### new motorcycles of subcategories l3e–a2 and l3e–a3 which are sold , registered and entering into service to be equipped with an anti - lock brake system on both wheels .


### by way of derogation from article 7 of regulation no [ &#8230 ; ] [ rd ] , expenditure relating to legal commitments to beneficiaries , undertaken under the measures of article 36 to and and of regulation no 1698 / 2005 and of article 36 and of that regulation in relation to the annual premium , shall be eligible for an eafrd contribution in the 2014 - 2020 programming period in the following cases : ### by way of derogation from article 7 of regulation no [ &#8230 ; ] [ rd ] , expenditure relating to legal commitments to beneficiaries , undertaken under the measures referred to in articles 20 , 36 , 52 and 63 of regulation 1698 / 2005 , shall be eligible for an eafrd contribution in the 2014 - 2020 programming period in the following cases :


### for payments to be made after 31 december 2015 . ### for payments to be made after 31 december 2015 for all commitments undertaken pursuant to article 36 .


### by way of derogation from article 94 of regulation no [ &#8230 ; ] [ rd ] , for the measures of article 36 to and and of regulation no 1698 / 2005 , member states may continue to undertake new legal commitments to beneficiaries in 2014 pursuant to the rural development programmes adopted on the basis of regulation no 1698 / 2005 even after the financial resources of the 2007 - 2013 programming period have been used up , until the adoption of the respective rural development programme for the 2014 - 2020 programming period . the expenditure incurred on the basis of these commitments shall be eligible in accordance with article 3 of this regulation . ### by way of derogation from article 94 of regulation no [ . . . ] [ rd ] , member states may continue to undertake new legal commitments to beneficiaries in 2014 , in relation to the measures referred to in articles 20 , 36 , 52 and 63 of regulation no 1698 / 2005 , pursuant to the rural development programmes adopted on the basis of regulation no 1698 / 2005 even after the financial resources of the 2007 - 2013 programming period have been used up , until the adoption of the respective rural development programme for the 2014 - 2020 programming period , or until the end of 2014 . the expenditure incurred on the basis of these commitments shall be eligible in accordance with article 3 of this regulation .


### by way of derogation from article 7 of regulation no [ &#8230 ; ] [ rd ] , expenditure relating to legal commitments to beneficiaries , undertaken under the measures of article 36 to and and of regulation no 1698 / 2005 and of article 36 and of that regulation in relation to the annual premium , shall be eligible for an eafrd contribution in the 2014 - 2020 programming period in the following cases : ### by way of derogation from article 7 of regulation no [ . . . ] [ rd ] , expenditure relating to legal commitments to beneficiaries , undertaken under the measures referred to in articles 20 , 36 , 52 and 63 of regulation no 1698 / 2005 , , shall be eligible for an eafrd contribution in the 2014 - 2020 programming period in the following cases :


### manufacturers’ compliance with the targets under this regulation should be assessed at the community level . manufacturers whose average specific emissions of co2 exceed those permitted under this regulation should pay an excess emissions premium with respect to each calendar year from 1 january 2014 . the premium should be modulated as a function of the extent to which manufacturers fail to comply with their target . in order to ensure consistency , the premium mechanism should be similar to the one set in regulation no 443 / 2009 . the amounts of the excess emissions premium should be considered as revenue in the general budget of the european union . ### manufacturers’ compliance with the targets under this regulation should be assessed at the community level . manufacturers whose average specific emissions of co2 exceed those permitted under this regulation should pay an excess emissions penalty with respect to each calendar year from 1 january 2014 . the penalty should be modulated as a function of the extent to which manufacturers fail to comply with their target . in order to ensure consistency , the penalty mechanism should be similar to the one set in regulation no 443 / 2009 . the amounts of the excess emissions penalty should be considered as revenue in the general budget of the european union .


### – subject to confirmation of its feasibility on the basis of updated impact assessment results , the modalities for reaching , by the year 2020 , a long - term target of 135 g co2 / km in a cost - effective manner ; and ### – subject to confirmation of its feasibility on the basis of updated impact assessment results , the modalities for reaching , by the year 2022 , a long - term target of 135 g co2 / km in a cost - effective manner ; and


### the community strategy to reduce co2 emissions from passenger cars and light commercial vehicles established an integrated approach with a view to reaching the community target of 120 g co2 / km by 2012 , while also presenting a longer - term vision of further emission reductions . regulation no 443 / 2009 substantiates this longer - term view by setting a target of 95 g co2 / km as average emissions for the new car fleet . in order to ensure consistency with that approach and to provide planning certainty for the industry , a long - term target for the specific emissions of co2 of light commercial vehicles in 2020 should be set . ### the community strategy to reduce co2 emissions from passenger cars and light commercial vehicles established an integrated approach with a view to reaching the community target of 120 g co2 / km by 2012 , while also presenting a longer - term vision of further emission reductions . regulation no 443 / 2009 substantiates this longer - term view by setting a target of 95 g co2 / km as average emissions for the new car fleet . in order to ensure consistency with that approach and to provide planning certainty for the industry , a long - term target for the specific emissions of co2 of light commercial vehicles should also be set . the target of 135 g co2 / km as average emissions must be met by 2022 .


### from 2020 , this regulation sets a target of 135 g co2 / km for the average emissions of new light commercial vehicles registered in the community . ### from 2022 , this regulation sets a target of 135 g co2 / km for the average emissions of new light commercial vehicles registered in the community .


### – 75% in 2014 , – 80% in 2015 , – 100% from 2016 onwards . ### – 50% in 2014 , – 75% in 2015 , – 80% in 2016 , – 100% from 2017 onwards .


### in order to carry out its duties under this regulation , esma may conduct all necessary on - site inspections with or without announcement at the premises of persons referred to in article 23a . ### in order to carry out its duties under this regulation , the european supervisory authority may conduct all necessary on - site inspections with announcement at the premises of persons referred to in article 23a . the european supervisory authority may also conduct on - site inspections without prior announcement where the proper development and efficiency of the inspection so requires and where the european supervisory authority : has reasonable grounds for suspecting an infringement ; or has reasonable grounds for believing the evidence has been destroyed .


### the powers to adopt the delegated acts referred to in the third subparagraph of article 5 , article 19 , article 36a and article 37 shall be conferred on the commission for an indeterminate period of time . ### the power to adopt the delegated acts referred to in the third subparagraph of article 5 , article 19 , article 36a and article 37 shall be conferred on the commission for a period of four years from . . . * . the commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegated powers at the latest six months before the end of the four - year period . the delegation of powers shall be automatically extended for periods of an identical duration , unless the european parliament or the council revokes it in accordance with article 38b . * oj please insert the date of entry into force of the amending regulation .


### the issuer of a structured finance instrument or a related third party shall provide to the credit rating agency it appoints , on a password - protected website that it shall manage , all information necessary for the credit rating agency to initially determine or monitor a credit rating of a structured finance instrument according to the methodology set out in article 8 . ### the issuer of a structured finance instrument or a related third party shall provide to the credit rating agency it appoints , on an appropriately protected website that it shall manage , all information necessary for the credit rating agency to initially determine or monitor a credit rating of a structured finance instrument according to the methodology set out in article 8 .


### in order to carry out its duties under this regulation , esma may conduct all necessary on - site inspections with our without announcement at the premises of persons referred to in article 23a . ### in order to carry out its duties under this regulation , the european supervisory authority may conduct all necessary on - site inspections with or without prior announcement at the premises of persons referred to in article&#160 ; 23a .


### articles 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 and 12 shall not apply to the activities of an investment firm or a third country entity or a local firm that is a member of a trading venue or of a market in a third country , whose legal and supervisory framework has been declared equivalent pursuant to paragraph 2 , when it deals as principal in a financial instrument , whether traded on or outside a trading venue , in either or both of the following capacities : ### articles 5 to 8 and 12 and any restrictions or requirements imposed under articles 16 , 17 , 18 or 24 shall not apply to the activities of an investment firm or a third country entity or a local firm that is a member of a trading venue or of a market in a third country , whose legal and supervisory framework has been declared equivalent pursuant to paragraph 2 , when it deals in a financial instrument , whether traded on or outside a trading venue , in either of the following capacities by :


### a natural or legal person may only enter into a short sale of a share admitted to trading on a trading venue or a short sale of a sovereign debt instrument where one of the following conditions is fulfilled : ### a natural or legal person may only hold a net short position in a share admitted to trading on a trading venue where , at the end of the trading day in which that position was reached , one of the following conditions is fulfilled :


### articles 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 and 12 shall not apply to the activities of an investment firm or a third country entity or a local firm that is a member of a trading venue or of a market in a third country , whose legal and supervisory framework has been declared equivalent pursuant to paragraph 2 , when it deals as principal in a financial instrument , whether traded on or outside a trading venue , in either or both of the following capacities : ### articles 5 to 8 and 12 shall not apply to the activities of an investment firm or a third country entity that is a member of a relevant trading venue or of a relevant market in a third country , whose legal and supervisory framework has been declared equivalent pursuant to paragraph 2 , when it deals as principal in a relevant financial instrument , whether traded on or outside a trading venue , in one or more of the following capacities and by hedging positions arising out of those dealings :


### a trading venue that has shares admitted to trading shall establish procedures that ensure that natural or legal persons executing orders on the trading venue mark sell orders as short orders if the seller is entering into a short sale of the share . the trading venue shall publish at least daily a summary of the volume of orders marked as short orders . ### a trading venue that has shares admitted to trading or an investment firm which executes orders on behalf of clients in those instruments outside a trading venue shall establish procedures that ensure that natural or legal persons executing orders on the trading venue or through the investment firm are in a position to mark sell orders as short orders if the seller is entering into a short sale of the share .


### articles 8 and 12 shall not apply to the activities of a natural or legal person when , acting as an authorised primary dealer pursuant to an agreement with an issuer of sovereign debt , it is dealing as principal in a financial instrument in relation to primary or secondary market operations relating to the sovereign debt . ### articles 8 and 12 and any restrictions or requirements imposed in relation to sovereign debt under articles 16 , 17 , 18 or 24 shall not apply to the activities of a natural or legal person who is an authorised primary dealer pursuant to an agreement with an issuer of sovereign debt and who is dealing as principal in a financial instrument in relation to primary or secondary market operations relating to the sovereign debt of a member state .


### articles 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 and 12 shall not apply to the activities of an investment firm or a third country entity or a local firm that is a member of a trading venue or of a market in a third country , whose legal and supervisory framework has been declared equivalent pursuant to paragraph 2 , when it deals as principal in a financial instrument , whether traded on or outside a trading venue , in either or both of the following capacities : ### articles 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 and 12 and any restrictions or requirements imposed under articles 16 , 17 , 18 or 24 shall not apply to the activities of an investment firm , or a third country entity or a local firm that is a member of a trading venue or of a market in a third country , whose legal and supervisory framework has been declared equivalent pursuant to paragraph 2 , when it deals as principal in a financial instrument , whether traded on or outside a trading venue , in either or both of the following capacities :


### the competent authorities shall conclude cooperation agreements on exchange of information with the competent authorities of third countries only where the information disclosed is subject to guarantees of professional secrecy which are at least equivalent to those set out in article 29 . such exchange of information must be intended for the performance of the tasks of those competent authorities . ### the competent authorities shall not enter into cooperation arrangements with third countries which result in obligations for member states other than those concerning the provision of information . cooperation arrangements on exchange of information shall be entered into only where the information disclosed is subject to guarantees of professional secrecy which are at least equivalent to those set out in article 29 . such exchange of information must be intended for the performance of the tasks of those competent authorities .


### fishing authorisations referred to in article 4 for vessels using bottom trawls or bottom - set gillnets shall expire at the latest two years after the entry into force of this regulation . after that date , fishing authorisations targeting deep - sea species with those gears shall neither be issued nor renewed . ### fishing authorisations for vessels using bottom trawls or bottom - set gillnets below 400 metres shall expire at the latest two years after the entry into force of this regulation . after that date , fishing authorisations allowing fishing operations below 400 meters with those gears shall neither be issued nor renewed .


### fishing authorisations referred to in article 4 for vessels using bottom trawls or bottom - set gillnets shall expire at the latest two years after the entry into force of this regulation . after that date , fishing authorisations targeting deep - sea species with those gears shall neither be issued nor renewed . ### fishing authorisations for vessels using bottom trawls or bottom - set gillnets bellow 200 meters shall expire at the latest two years after the entry into force of this regulation . after that date , fishing authorisations targeting deep - sea species with those gears shall neither be issued nor renewed .


### vessels targeting deep - sea species with other bottom gear should not extend their range of operation according to their authorisation within union waters , unless expansion can be assessed as not carrying a significant risk of negative impact on vulnerable marine ecosystems . ### vessels fishing deep - sea species in a targeted or accessory manner with bottom gear should not extend their range of operation according to their fishing authorisation within union waters , unless expansion can be assessed as not carrying a significant risk of negative impact on vulnerable marine ecosystems . similarly , wherever their area of activity may be , when finding indices of the presence of vulnerable marine ecosystems , they should avoid these locations in the future , pending whether these indices reflect a proved presence of vulnerable marine ecosystems .


### special fishing authorisations issued in accordance with regulation no 2347 / 2002 shall remain valid until their replacement by fishing authorisations allowing the catch of deep - sea species issued in accordance with this regulation , but shall in any case no longer be valid after 30 september 2012 . ### special fishing authorisations issued in accordance with regulation no 2347 / 2002 shall remain valid until their replacement by fishing authorisations allowing the catch of deep - sea species issued in accordance with this regulation , but shall in any case no longer be valid after 30 september 2014 .


### where the best scientific information available does not identify exploitation rates corresponding to the precautionary approach to fisheries management due to lack of sufficient data concerning a certain stock or species , no fishing opportunities may be allocated for the fisheries concerned . ### where the best scientific information available does not identify exploitation rates corresponding to the precautionary approach to fisheries management due to lack of sufficient data concerning a certain stock or species , the fishing opportunities for the relevant fishing management period may not be fixed higher than the rates provided within the ices approach for data limited stocks .


### moreover , vessels which have to change gear in order to be able to stay in the fishery should be eligible for receiving financial assistance from the european fisheries fund provided that the new gear reduces the impact of fishing on non - commercial species and provided also that the national operational programme allows contributing to such measures . ### moreover , vessels which opt to change gear should be eligible for receiving financial assistance from the european fisheries fund provided that the new gear reduces the impact of fishing on non - commercial species and provided also that the national operational programme allows contributing to such measures .


### fishing authorisations referred to in article 4 for vessels using bottom trawls or bottom - set gillnets shall expire at the latest two years after the entry into force of this regulation . after that date , fishing authorisations targeting deep - sea species with those gears shall neither be issued nor renewed . ### fishing authorisations referred to in article 4 for vessels using bottom trawls or bottom - set gillnets shall expire within one year after the entry into force of this regulation . after that date , fishing authorisations targeting deep - sea species with those gears shall neither be issued nor renewed .


### the council , acting in accordance with the treaty , may decide to switch from the fixing of annual fishing opportunities for deep - sea species in terms of both fishing effort limits and catch limits to the fixing of only fishing effort limits for specific fisheries . ### the switching from the fixing of annual fishing opportunities for deep - sea species in terms of both fishing effort limits and catch limits to the fixing of only fishing effort limits for specific fisheries shall be decided in accordance with the treaty .


### fishing activities not targeting deep - sea species but catching deep - sea species as a by - catch , carried out by a union fishing vessel , shall be subject to a fishing authorisation , which shall indicate deep - sea species as by - catch . ### fishing activities carried out in union waters not targeting deep - sea species but catching deep - sea species as a by - catch , shall be subject to a fishing authorisation , which shall indicate deep - sea species as by - catch .


### in addition to the requirements set out in article 6 , each application for a fishing authorisation for targeted deep sea fisheries , as referred to in article 4 , that allows the use of bottom gears in union waters as referred to in article 2 , shall be accompanied by a detailed fishing plan specifying : ### in addition to the requirements set out in article 6 , each application for an authorisation for fishing deep - water stocks that allows for the use of bottom gears in union waters as defined in article 2 , or in waters under neafc jurisdiction as referred to in article 2 , shall :


### any fishing authorisation issued on the basis of an application made in accordance with paragraph 1 shall specify the bottom gear to be used and limit the fishing activities authorised to the area in which the intended fishing activity , as set out in paragraph 1 , and the existing fishing activity , as set out in paragraph 1 , overlap . however , the area of the intended fishing activity can be extended beyond the area of the existing fishing activity if the member state has assessed and documented , based on scientific advice , that such extension would not have significant adverse impacts on vulnerable marine ecosystems . ### any fishing authorisation issued on the basis of an application made in accordance with paragraph 1 shall specify the characteristics , type and dimensions of the bottom gear to be used and limit the fishing activities authorised to the area in which the intended fishing activity , as set out in paragraph 1 , and the existing fishing activity , as set out in paragraph 1 , overlap . however , the area of the intended fishing activity can be extended beyond the area of the existing fishing activity if the member state has assessed and documented , based on best available scientific advice , that such extension would not have significant adverse impacts on vulnerable marine ecosystems . this assessment shall be conducted in accordance with annex iia and the 2008 fao international guidelines for the management of deep - sea fisheries in the high seas and shall be made publicly available .


### the locations , if any , of activities in the deep - sea métier during the last three full calendar years . those location shall be defined by coordinates in accordance with the world geodetic system of 1984 and they shall circumscribe the fishing activities as closely as possible . ### limit the authorised fishing activities to existing fishing areas ;


### any fishing authorisation issued on the basis of an application made in accordance with paragraph 1 shall specify the bottom gear to be used and limit the fishing activities authorised to the area in which the intended fishing activity , as set out in paragraph 1 , and the existing fishing activity , as set out in paragraph 1 , overlap . however , the area of the intended fishing activity can be extended beyond the area of the existing fishing activity if the member state has assessed and documented , based on scientific advice , that such extension would not have significant adverse impacts on vulnerable marine ecosystems . ### without prejudice to article 7 , fishing activities that are to take place in waters defined in paragraph 1 but that are defined as new fishing areas in the meaning of article 3 paragraph 2b shall be subject to a fishing authorisation . applications for such authorisations shall include a detailed project for the exploratory fishing activity that follows the neafc guidelines outlined in annex iia . applications will be accepted if it can be shown that the activity described will have no harmful effects on vulnerable marine ecosystems .


### following the judgment of the court of justice of 6 september 2011 in case c - 442 / 09 , pollen in honey is to be considered as an ingredient within the meaning of directive 2000 / 13 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 20 march 2000 on the approximation of the laws of the member states relating to the labelling , presentation and advertising of foodstuffs . the judgment of the court was based on the consideration relying on the facts brought before it that pollen in honey is mainly due to the centrifugation carried out by the beekeeper for the purposes of honey collection . however , pollen only enters into the hive as a result of the activity of the bees and it is naturally present in honey regardless of whether or not the beekeeper extracts the honey through centrifugation . it is necessary therefore to clarify , without prejudice to the application of regulation no 1829 / 2003 of the european parliament and of the council of 22 september 2003 on genetically modified food and feed to genetically modified pollen in honey , that pollen is a constituent of honey , which is a natural substance that has no ingredients , and not an ingredient within the meaning of directive 2000 / 13 / ec . therefore , council directive 2001 / 110 / ec of 20 december 2001 relating to honey should be amended accordingly . ### directive 2001 / 110 / ec defines honey as the natural sweet substance produced by bees . honey consists essentially of different sugars , predominantly fructose and glucose , as well as other substances such as organic acids , enzymes and solid particles derived from honey collection . directive 2001 / 110 / ec preserves the natural character of honey by limiting human intervention that could alter the composition of honey . in particular , that directive prohibits the addition of any food ingredient to honey , including food additives , or to make any other additions other than honey . similarly , that directive prohibits the removal of any constituent particular to honey , including pollen , unless it is unavoidable in the removal of foreign matter . those requirements are in line with the codex alimentarius standard for honey .


### the commission may implement financial instruments in direct management mode , or in indirect management mode by entrusting tasks to the entities referred to in points and of article 55 . ### the commission may implement financial instruments in direct management mode , or in indirect management mode by entrusting tasks to the entities referred to in points , and of article 55 . the statute and nature of the operator to which the management is entrusted should be defined in the basic act .


### any institution other than the commission may propose to the budgetary authority , within its own section of the budget , transfers from one title to another exceeding the limit of 10 % of the appropriations for the financial year on the line from which the transfer is to be made . those transfers shall be subject to the procedure laid down in article 24 . ### any institution other than the commission may propose to the budgetary authority , within its own section of the budget , transfers from one title to another exceeding the limit of 15 % of the appropriations for the financial year on the line from which the transfer is to be made . those transfers shall be subject to the procedure laid down in article 24 .


### member states shall respect the principles of sound financial management , transparency and non - discrimination and ensure the visibility of union action when they manage union funds . to this end , member states shall fulfil the control and audit obligations and assume the resulting responsibilities laid down in this regulation . complementary provisions may be laid down in sector - specific rules . ### member states shall respect the principles of sound financial management , transparency and non - discrimination and ensure the visibility of union action when they manage union funds . to this end , member states shall fulfil the control and audit obligations and assume the resulting responsibilities laid down in this regulation . complementary provisions shall be laid down in sector - specific rules .


### the commission shall make available , in an appropriate manner , information on the recipients of funds deriving from the budget held by it when the budget is implemented on a centralised basis and directly by its departments or by union delegations in accordance with the second paragraph of article 53 , and information on the recipients of funds as provided by the entities to which budget implementation tasks are delegated under other modes of management . ### the commission shall make available , in an appropriate manner , information on the recipients of funds and the precise nature and purpose of the measures financed by the budget held by it when the budget is implemented on a centralised basis and directly by its departments or by union delegations in accordance with the second paragraph of article 53 , and information on the recipients of funds as provided by the entities to which budget implementation tasks are delegated under other modes of management . in particular , the commission and the eeas shall make available and update on their websites information concerning the way in which the union funds have been used under heading 4 , the results achieved by them , the recipients of the funds and the precise nature and purpose of the measures financed by the budget .


### the commission may implement financial instruments in direct management mode , or in indirect management mode by entrusting tasks to the entities referred to in points and of article 55 . ### unless expressly provided for otherwise in the basic act which also defines the statute and nature of any operator to which the management is entrusted , the commission must not implement financial instruments in indirect management mode by entrusting tasks to the entities referred to in points , and of article 55 . the commission shall remain responsible for the operations and operational decisions taken in the management of the financial instruments .


### interest yielded by the funds which are the property of the union shall not be due to the union save otherwise provided for in the agreements concluded with the entrusted entities listed in points to of article 55 , and in grant decisions or agreements concluded with beneficiaries . in those cases , such interest shall be re - used for the corresponding programme or recovered . ### interest yielded by the funds which are the property of the union shall not be due to the union save otherwise provided for in the agreements concluded with the entrusted entities listed in points to of article 55 . in those cases , such interest shall be re - used for the corresponding programme or recovered .


### directive 2005 / 36 / ec only applies to professionals who want to pursue the same profession in another member state . there are cases where the activities concerned are part of a profession with a larger scope of activities in the host member state . if the differences between the fields of activity are so large that in reality a full programme of education and training is required from the professional to compensate for shortcomings and if the professional so requests , a host member state should under these particular circumstances grant partial access . however , in case of overriding reasons of general interest , such as in the case of a doctor of medicine or other health professionals , a member state should be able to refuse partial access . ### directive 2005 / 36 / ec only applies to professionals who want to pursue the same profession in another member state . there are cases where the activities concerned are part of a profession with a larger scope of activities in the host member state . if the differences between the fields of activity are so large that in reality a full programme of education and training is required from the professional to compensate for shortcomings and if the professional so requests , a host member state should under these particular circumstances grant partial access . however , in case of overriding reasons of general interest , a member state should be able to refuse partial access . partial access will not be granted to professions providing health services or otherwise related to public health .


### this directive also establishes rules concerning partial access to a regulated profession and access to and recognition of remunerated traineeships pursued in another member state . ### this directive also establishes rules concerning partial access to a regulated profession and access to and recognition of traineeships pursued in another member state .


### with a view to grant access to a regulated profession , the home member state shall recognise the remunerated traineeship pursued in another member state and certified by a competent authority of that member state . ### with a view to grant access to a regulated profession , the home member state shall take proportionate account of the remunerated traineeship pursued in another member state and certified by a competent authority of that member state


### the profession concerned is neither covered by another common training framework nor regulated already under chapter iii of title iii ; ### the profession concerned is not covered by another common training framework ;


### graduates wishing to pursue a remunerated traineeship in another member state where such traineeship is possible should be covered by directive 2005 / 36 / ec in order to foster their mobility . it is also necessary to provide for the recognition of their traineeship by the home member state . ### graduates wishing to pursue a traineeship in another member state where such traineeship is possible should be covered by directive 2005 / 36 / ec in order to foster their mobility . it is also necessary to guarantee the recognition of their traineeship by the home member state .


### the advisory procedure should be used for the adoption of implementing acts in order to lay down common and uniform rules regarding the specification of european professional cards for specific professions , the format of the european professional card , the translations necessary to support an application for issuing a european professional card , details for the assessment of the applications for a european professional card , the technical specifications and the measures necessary to ensure integrity , confidentiality and accuracy of information contained in the european professional card and in the imi file , the conditions and the procedures for making available a european professional card , the conditions of access to the imi file , the technical means and the procedures for the verification of the authenticity and validity of a european professional card and the implementation of the alert mechanism , due to the technical nature of those implementing acts . ### the advisory procedure should be used for the adoption of implementing acts in order to lay down common and uniform rules regarding the format of the european professional card , the translations necessary to support an application for issuing a european professional card , details for the assessment of the applications for a european professional card , the technical specifications and the measures necessary to ensure integrity , confidentiality and accuracy of information contained in the european professional card and in the imi file , the conditions and the procedures for making available a european professional card , the conditions of access to the imi file , the technical means and the procedures for the verification of the authenticity and validity of a european professional card and the implementation of the alert mechanism , due to the technical nature of those implementing acts .


### the remunerated traineeship must be carried out in a member state , under the supervision of a person providing adequate guarantees regarding their ability to provide practical training . it must be undertaken after the completion of the study referred to in paragraph 1 . the completion of the remunerated traineeship must be attested to in a certificate accompanying the evidence of formal qualifications . ### the traineeship must be carried out in a member state , under the supervision of an architect or a person or body approved for that purpose by a competent authority which has adequately checked their ability to provide practical training . the completion of the traineeship must be attested to in a certificate issued by a competent authority and accompanying the official evidence of formal qualifications .


### the remunerated traineeship must be carried out in a member state , under the supervision of a person providing adequate guarantees regarding their ability to provide practical training . it must be undertaken after the completion of the study referred to in paragraph 1 . the completion of the remunerated traineeship must be attested to in a certificate accompanying the evidence of formal qualifications . ### the traineeship must be carried out in a member state , under the supervision of an architect or a person or body approved for that purpose by a competent authority which has adequately checked their ability to provide practical training . the completion of the traineeship must be attested to in a certificate issued by a competent authority and accompanying the evidence of formal qualifications .


### the common set of knowledge , skills and competences combines the knowledge , skills and competences defined in the systems of education and training applicable in at least one third of all member states ; ### the common set of knowledge , skills and competences combines the knowledge , skills and competences defined in the systems of education and training applicable in at least one third of all member states ; in that connection it shall be irrelevant whether the knowledge , skills and competences have been acquired as part of a general training course at a university or higher education institution or as part of a vocational training course ;


### with a view to grant access to a regulated profession , the home member state shall recognise the remunerated traineeship pursued in another member state and certified by a competent authority of that member state . ### with a view to grant access to a regulated profession , the home member state shall recognise the traineeship pursued in another member state and certified by a competent authority of that member state .


### recognition of remunerated traineeship ### recognition of traineeship


### at least four years of full - time study at a university or comparable teaching institution leading to successful completion of a university - level examination and at least two years of remunerated traineeship ; ### at least four years of full - time study at a university or comparable teaching institution leading to successful completion of a university - level examination and at least two years of traineeship for practical training to gain professional experience ;


### the commission shall be assisted by a committee on the recognition of professional qualifications . that committee shall be a committee within the meaning of regulation no 182 / 2011 . . ### the commission shall be assisted by a committee on the recognition of professional qualifications , ensuring appropriate representation and consultation at both european and national expert level . that committee shall be a committee within the meaning of regulation no 182 / 2011 .


### this directive shall apply to all nationals of a member state wishing to pursue a regulated profession or a remunerated traineeship in a member state , including those belonging to the liberal professions , other than that in which they obtained their professional qualifications , on either a self - employed or employed basis . ### this directive shall apply to all nationals of a member state wishing to pursue a regulated profession or a traineeship in a member state , including those belonging to the liberal professions1 , other than that in which they obtained their professional qualifications , on either a self - employed or employed basis . __________________ 1 in accordance with the definition of liberal professions given in the cjeu judgment of 11 october 2001 in the adam case , c - 267 / 99 , source : european court reports 2001 , page i - 07467 .


### in the cases referred to in articles 7 and 14 , a host member state shall decide on whether to recognise the holder ' s qualifications or to subject him to compensation measures within two months from the date of receipt for validation of the european professional card transmitted by the home member state . in case of justified doubts , the host member state may request additional information from the home member state . that request shall not suspend the period of two months . ### in the cases referred to in articles 7 and 14 , a host member state shall decide on whether to recognise the holder ' s qualifications or to subject him to compensation measures within eight weeks from the date of receipt for validation of the european professional card transmitted by the home member state . in case of justified doubts , the host member state may request additional information from the home member state . that request shall suspend the time limit for no more than three weeks .


### basic dental training shall comprise a total of at least five years of full - time theoretical and practical study , which may also be expressed with the equivalent ects credits , comprising at least the programme described in annex v , point 5 . 3 . 1 and given in a university , in a higher institute providing training recognised as being of an equivalent level or under the supervision of a university . ### basic dental training shall comprise a total of at least five years , which may also be expressed with the equivalent of 300 ects credits , and shall consist of at least 5000 hours of full - time theoretical and practical study , comprising at least the programme described in annex v , point 5 . 3 . 1 and given in a university , in a higher institute providing training recognised as being of an equivalent level or under the supervision of a university .


### admission to training for nurses responsible for general care shall be contingent upon completion of general education of 12 years , as attested by a diploma , certificate or other evidence issued by the competent authorities or bodies in a member state or by a certificate attesting success in an examination , of an equivalent level , for admission to a school of nursing . ### admission to training for nurses responsible for general care shall be contingent upon :


### directive 2005 / 36 / ec should also cover notaries . for recognition requests for establishment , member states should be able to impose the necessary aptitude test or adaptation period to avoid any discrimination in the national selection and nomination procedures . in the case of free provision of services , notaries should not be able to draw up authentic instruments and carry out other activities of authentication which require the seal of the host member state . ### directive 2005 / 36 / ec should not apply to the profession of notary in connection with recognition requests for establishment or the provision of services in another member state .


### directive 2005 / 36 / ec should promote a more automatic character of recognition of qualifications for those professions which do not currently benefit from it . this should take account of the competence of member states to decide the qualifications required for the pursuit of professions in their territory as well as the contents and the organisation of their systems of education and professional training . professional associations and organisations which are representative at national and union level should be able to propose common training principles . it should take the form of a common test as a condition for acquiring a professional qualification , or training programmes based on a common set of knowledge , skills and competences . qualifications obtained under such common training frameworks should automatically be recognised by member states . ### directive 2005 / 36 / ec should promote a more automatic character of recognition of qualifications for those professions which do not currently benefit from it . this should take account of the competence of member states to decide the qualifications required for the pursuit of professions in their territory as well as the contents and the organisation of their systems of education and professional training . before introducing such training principles , member states should examine possible alternatives , particularly those that exist in member states with vocational training . professional associations and organisations which are representative at national and union level should also be able to propose common training principles . it should take the form of a common test as a condition for acquiring a professional qualification , or training programmes based on a common set of knowledge , skills and competences . qualifications obtained under such common training frameworks should automatically be recognised by member states .


### all procedures shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of directive 2006 / 123 / ec relating to the points of single contact . any time limits for member states to be complied with procedures or formalities set out in this directive shall commence at the point when an application has been submitted by a citizen to a point of single contact . ### all procedures shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of directive 2006 / 123 / ec relating to the points of single contact . any time limits for member states to be complied with procedures or formalities set out in this directive shall commence at the point when a complete application has been submitted by a citizen via a point of single contact to the competent authority .


### by derogation to paragraphs 1 and 2 of this article , the competent authority of the host member state may refuse access to and pursuit of the profession to holders of an attestation of competence where the national qualification required to exercise the profession on its territory is classified under points or of article 11 . ### by derogation to paragraphs 1 and 2 of this article , the competent authority of the host member state may refuse access to and pursuit of the profession to holders of an attestation of competence where the national qualification required to exercise the profession on its territory is classified under points , or of article 11 .


### in the cases referred to in article 16 , 21 and 49a , a host member state shall decide on validation of a european professional card under paragraph 1 within one month as from the date of receipt of the european professional card transmitted by the home member state . in case of justified doubts , the host member state may request additional information from the home member state . that request shall not suspend the period of one month . ### in the cases referred to in article 16 , 21 and 49a , a host member state shall decide on validation of a european professional card under paragraph 1 within one month as from the date of receipt of the european professional card transmitted by the home member state . in case of justified doubts , the host member state may request additional information from the home member state . that request shall suspend the one month period .


### the knowledge , skills and competences for such common training framework shall refer to levels of the european qualifications framework , as defined in annex ii of the recommendation of the european parliament and of the council on the establishment of the european qualifications framework for lifelong learning ; ### the knowledge , skills and competences for such common training framework shall refer to the levels of article 11 of this directive ; article 11 shall not be applicable to the professions regulated under annex v point 1 .


### by derogation to paragraphs 1 and 2 of this article , the competent authority of the host member state may refuse access to and pursuit of the profession to holders of an attestation of competence where the national qualification required to exercise the profession on its territory is classified under points or of article 11 . ### by derogation to paragraphs 1 and 2 of this article , the competent authority of the host member state may refuse access to and pursuit of the profession to holders of an attestation of competence in accordance with article 11 where the national qualification required to exercise the profession on its territory is classified under points , or of article 11 .


### in order to supplement or amend certain non - essential elements of directive 2005 / 36 / ec , 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 in respect of updating of annex i , setting the criteria for the calculation of fees related to the european professional card , establishing the details of the documentation necessary for the european professional card , the adaptations of the list of activities set out in annex iv , the adaptations of points 5 . 1 . 1 to 5 . 1 . 4 , 5 . 2 . 2 , 5 . 3 . 2 , 5 . 3 . 3 , 5 . 4 . 2 , 5 . 5 . 2 , 5 . 6 . 2 and 5 . 7 . 1 of annex v , clarifying the knowledge and skills for medical doctors , nurses responsible for general care , dental practitioners , veterinary surgeons , midwives , pharmacists and architects , adapting the minimum periods of training for specialist medical trainings and specialist dental training , the inclusion in point 5 . 1 . 3 of annex v of new medical specialities , the amendments to the list set out in points 5 . 2 . 1 , 5 . 3 . 1 , 5 . 4 . 1 , 5 . 5 . 1 and 5 . 6 . 1 of annex v , inclusion in point 5 . 3 . 3 of annex v of new dental specialities , specifying the conditions of application of common training frameworks , and specifying the conditions of application of common training tests . it is of particular importance that the commission carries 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 supplement or amend certain non - essential elements of directive 2005 / 36 / ec , 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 in respect of updating of annex i , setting the criteria for the calculation of fees related to the european professional card , establishing the details of the documentation necessary for the european professional card , the adaptations of the list of activities set out in annex iv , the adaptations of points 5 . 1 . 1 to 5 . 1 . 4 , 5 . 2 . 2 , 5 . 3 . 2 , 5 . 3 . 3 , 5 . 4 . 2 , 5 . 5 . 2 , 5 . 6 . 2 and 5 . 7 . 1 of annex v , clarifying the knowledge and skills for medical doctors , nurses responsible for general care , dental practitioners , veterinary surgeons , midwives , pharmacists and architects , adapting the minimum periods of training for specialist medical trainings and specialist dental training , the inclusion in point 5 . 1 . 3 of annex v of new medical specialities , the amendments to the list set out in points 5 . 2 . 1 , 5 . 3 . 1 , 5 . 4 . 1 , 5 . 5 . 1 and 5 . 6 . 1 of annex v , inclusion in point 5 . 3 . 3 of annex v of new dental specialities , specifying the conditions of application of common training frameworks , and specifying the conditions of application of common training tests . it is of particular importance that the commission carries out appropriate representation and consultations during its preparatory work , including experts at both european and national level . the commission , when preparing and drawing - up delegated acts , should ensure a simultaneous , timely , transparent and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the european parliament and to the council .


### in order to promote the free movement of professionals , while ensuring a more efficient and transparent recognition of qualifications it is necessary to provide for a european professional card . in particular that card is necessary to facilitate temporary mobility and recognition under the automatic recognition system , as well as to promote a simplified recognition process under the general system . the card should be issued upon request from a professional and after submission of necessary documents and completion of related review and verification procedures by the competent authorities . the functioning of the card should be supported by the internal market information system established by regulation no [ … ] on administrative cooperation through the internal market information system23 . this mechanism should help enhance synergies and trust among competent authorities , while at the same time eliminating duplication of administrative work for the authorities and creating more transparency and certainty for professionals . the process for the application and issuing of the card should be clearly structured and incorporate safeguards and the corresponding rights of appeal for the applicant . the card and the related workflow within imi should ensure the integrity , authenticity and confidentiality of the data stored and avoid unlawful and unauthorised access to information contained therein . ### in order to promote the free movement of professionals , while ensuring a more efficient and transparent recognition of qualifications it is necessary to provide for a european professional card . in particular that card is necessary to facilitate temporary mobility and recognition under the automatic recognition system , as well as to promote a simplified recognition process under the general system . the card should be issued upon request from a professional and after submission of necessary documents and completion of related review and verification procedures by the competent authorities . the functioning of the card should be supported by the internal market information system established by regulation no [ … ] on administrative cooperation through the internal market information system23 . this mechanism should help enhance synergies and trust among competent authorities , while at the same time eliminating duplication of administrative work for the authorities and creating more transparency and certainty for professionals . the process for the application and issuing of the card should be clearly structured and incorporate safeguards and the corresponding rights of appeal for the applicant . the card and the related workflow within imi should ensure the integrity , authenticity and confidentiality of the data stored and avoid unlawful and unauthorised access to information contained therein . the recognition of professional qualifications under the professional card should respect the principle that the responsibility to recognise a professional qualification lies exclusively with the host member state .


### whilst the directive already provides for detailed obligations for member states to exchange information , such obligations should be reinforced . member states should not only react to request for information but also alert other member states in a proactive manner . such alert system should be similar to that of directive 2006 / 123 / ec . a specific alert mechanism is however necessary for health professionals benefiting from automatic recognition under directive 2005 / 36 / ec . this should also apply to veterinary surgeons unless the member states have already triggered the alert mechanism provided for in directive 2006 / 123 / ec . all member states should be alerted if a professional due to a disciplinary action or criminal conviction is no longer entitled to move to another member state . this alert should be activated through the imi regardless of whether the professional has exercised any of the rights under directive 2005 / 36 / ec or of whether he has applied for recognition of his professional qualifications through the issuance of a european professional card or through any other method provided for by that directive . the alert procedure should comply with union law on the protection of personal data and other fundamental rights . ### whilst the directive already provides for detailed obligations for member states to exchange information , such obligations should be reinforced . member states should not only react to request for information but also alert other member states in a proactive manner . such alert system should be similar to that of directive 2006 / 123 / ec . a specific alert mechanism is however necessary for health professionals regulated under directive 2005 / 36 / ec . this should also apply to veterinary surgeons unless the member states have already triggered the alert mechanism provided for in directive 2006 / 123 / ec . all member states should be alerted if a professional is temporarily or permanently removed from the right to practice or if any restrictions to practice or conditions on the right to practice have been imposed in their home or host member state . this alert should be activated through the imi regardless of whether the professional has exercised any of the rights under directive 2005 / 36 / ec or of whether he has applied for recognition of his professional qualifications through the issuance of a european professional card or through any other method provided for by that directive . the alert procedure should comply with union law on the protection of personal data and other fundamental rights . member states should be encouraged to publicly share information about their national arrangements for basic education and training and their quality assurance arrangements for the purposes of improving trust and confidence in member states ' education and training systems and to ensure that all relevant courses are compliant with the requirements of this directive .


### in the event that a consultation with a third country does not lead to satisfactory results within 15 months from the day the consultation with the third country started , the commission shall terminate the consultation and consider acting under article 10 to adopt implementing acts to limit the access of goods and services originating in a third country . ### in the event that a consultation with a third country does not lead to satisfactory results within 12 months from the calendar day the consultation with the third country started , the commission shall terminate the consultation and consider acting under article 10 to adopt implementing acts to limit the access of goods and services originating in a third country .


### by 1 january 2017 and at least every three years after the entry into force of this regulation , the commission shall submit a report to the european parliament and the council on the application of this regulation and on progress made in international negotiations regarding access for eu economic operators to public contract award procedures in third countries undertaken under this regulation . to this effect , member states shall upon request provide the commission with appropriate information . ### at least every three years after the entry into force of this regulation , the commission shall submit a report to the european parliament and the council on the application of this regulation and on progress made in international negotiations regarding access for eu economic operators to public contract award procedures in third countries undertaken under this regulation . to this effect , member states shall upon request provide the commission with appropriate information . when the commission submits its second report , it shall also submit to the european parliament and the council a legislative proposal for an amended regulation or else set out the reasons why in its view no changes are needed . should the commission not comply with this obligation , the regulation will cease to apply at the end of the second year following the submission of the second report .


### the investigation referred to in paragraph 1 is conducted on the basis of the criteria laid down in article 6 . ### when pursuing an investigation under paragraph 1 , the commission shall examine the following :


### where it is found in an investigation pursuant to article 8 , and after following the procedure foreseen in article 9 , that restrictive procurement measures adopted or maintained by that third country leads to an lack of substantial reciprocity in market opening between the union and the third country as referred to in article 6 , the commission may adopt implementing acts to temporarily limit the access of non - covered goods and services originating in a third country . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 17 . ### where it is found in an investigation pursuant to article 8 , and after following the procedure foreseen in article 9 , that restrictive procurement measures adopted or maintained by that third country leads to an lack of substantial reciprocity in market opening between the union and the third country as referred to in article 8 , the commission may adopt implementing acts to temporarily limit the access of non - covered goods and services originating in a third country for up to five years . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 17 .


### where it is found in an investigation pursuant to article 8 , and after following the procedure foreseen in article 9 , that restrictive procurement measures adopted or maintained by that third country leads to an lack of substantial reciprocity in market opening between the union and the third country as referred to in article 6 , the commission may adopt implementing acts to temporarily limit the access of non - covered goods and services originating in a third country . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 17 . ### where it is found in an investigation pursuant to article 8 , and after following the procedure foreseen in article 9 , that restrictive procurement measures adopted or maintained by that third country leads to an lack of substantial reciprocity in market opening between the union and the third country as referred to in article 6b , the commission shall adopt implementing acts to temporarily limit the access of non - covered goods and services originating in a third country . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 17 .


### similarly , the complexity of the challenge and the interdependency of its components demand a european level response . many approaches , tools and technologies have applicability across many of the research and innovation areas of this challenge and are best supported at union level . these include the development of long term cohorts and the conduct of clinical trials , the clinical use of ‘ - omics’ or the development of ict and their applications in healthcare practice , notably e - health . the requirements of specific populations are also best addressed in an integrated manner , for example in the development of stratified and / or personalised medicine , in the treatment of rare diseases , and in providing assisted and independent living solutions . ### similarly , the complexity of the challenge and the interdependency of its components demand a european level response . many approaches , tools and technologies have applicability across many of the research and innovation areas of this challenge and are best supported at union level . these include international collaboration between researchers in order to acquire the necessary critical mass and expertise , the development of long term cohorts and the conduct of clinical trials , the clinical use of ‘ - omics’ or the development of ict and their applications in healthcare practice , notably e - health . the requirements of specific populations are also best addressed in an integrated manner , for example in the development of stratified and / or personalised medicine , in the treatment of poverty - related , neglected and rare diseases , and in providing assisted and independent living solutions .


### research and innovation will interface with a wide spectrum of union policies and related targets , including the common agriculture policy and the european innovation partnership ‘ agricultural productivity and sustainability’ , the common fisheries policy , the integrated maritime policy , the european climate change programme , the water framework directive , the marine strategy framework directive , the forestry action plan , the soil thematic strategy , the union ' s 2020 biodiversity strategy , the strategic energy technology plan , the union ' s innovation and industrial policies , external and development aid policies , plant health strategies , animal health and welfare strategies and regulatory frameworks to protect the environment , health and safety , to promote resource efficiency and climate action , and to reduce waste . a better integration of research and innovation into related union policies will significantly improve their european added value , provide leverage effects , increase societal relevance and help to further develop sustainable land , seas and oceans management and bio - economy markets . ### research and innovation will interface with a wide spectrum of union policies and related targets , including the common agriculture policy and the european innovation partnership ‘ agricultural productivity and sustainability’ , the common fisheries policy , the integrated maritime policy , the european climate change programme , the water framework directive , the marine strategy framework directive , the forestry action plan , the soil thematic strategy , the union ' s 2020 biodiversity strategy , the strategic energy technology plan , the union ' s innovation and industrial policies , external and development aid policies , internationally agreed commitments on global food security , biodiversity and sustainable development , plant health strategies , animal health and welfare strategies and regulatory frameworks to protect the environment , health and safety , to promote resource efficiency and climate action , and to reduce waste . a better integration of the full cycle from fundamental research to innovation into related union policies will significantly improve their added value , provide leverage effects , increase societal relevance , provide healthy food products and help to further develop sustainable land , seas and oceans management and bio - economy markets .


### key activities shall be to support short - term exchanges of research and innovation staff among a partnership of universities , research institutions , businesses , smes and other socio - economic groups , both within europe and worldwide . this will include fostering cooperation with third countries . ### key activities shall be to support short - term exchanges of research and innovation staff among a partnership of universities , research institutions , businesses , smes and other socio - economic groups , both within europe and worldwide . this will include fostering cooperation with third countries , in particular , strengthening scientific partnerships between the union and middle - income countries .


### for each freight corridor , the infrastructure managers concerned and , where relevant , the allocation bodies as referred to in article 14 of directive 2001 / 14 / ec , shall establish a management board responsible for taking the measures as expressly provided for in paragraph 6 of this article and in articles 8 , 10 , 12 , 13 , and , 15 , 16 and 17 and of this regulation . the management board shall be composed of the representatives of the infrastructure managers . ### for each freight corridor , the infrastructure managers concerned and , where relevant , the allocation bodies as referred to in article 14 of directive 2001 / 14 / ec shall establish a management board responsible for taking the measures as expressly provided for in paragraph 6 this article and in articles 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 and 16 of this regulation the management board shall be composed of the representatives of the infrastructure managers . the interested railway undertakings or groupings of railway undertakings using the corridor regularly participate in this body on a consultative basis .


### the management board for a freight corridor shall designate or establish a joint body and / or an information system through collaboration between infrastructure managers offering applicants the opportunity to request , in a single place and a single operation , infrastructure capacity for freight trains crossing at least one border along the freight corridor . ### the management board shall commit each infrastructure manager involved in a freight corridor to designating or putting in place a one - stop shop as defined in article 2 paragraph 2 to receiving and to replying to requests for train paths for freight trains crossing at least one border along the freight corridor . the infrastructure managers involved in a freight corridor shall provide the necessary information in order to deal with international train path requests in line with article 7 paragraph 6a .


### save in the case of force majeure , a train path allocated to a freight operation under this article may not be cancelled less than one month before its scheduled time in the working timetable except if the applicant concerned gives its approval for such cancellation . in such a case the infrastructure manager concerned shall make an effort to propose to the applicant a train path of an equivalent quality and reliability which the applicant has the right to accept or refuse . this provision shall be without prejudice to any rights the applicant may have under an agreement as referred to in article 19 of directive 2001 / 14 / ec . ### save in the case of force majeure , a train path allocated to a facilitated freight operation pursuant to this article may not be cancelled less than three months before its working timetable if the applicant concerned does not give its approval for such cancellation . in such a case the infrastructure manager concerned shall make an effort to propose to the applicant a train path of an equivalent quality and reliability which the applicant has the right to accept or refuse . this provision shall be without prejudice to any rights the applicant may have under an agreement as referred to in article 19 of directive 2001 / 14 / ec . in any case , the applicant may refer the matter to the regulatory body .


### the infrastructure managers concerned shall coordinate and publish , according to an appropriate manner and timeframe , their schedule for carrying out all the works on infrastructure and its equipment that would restrict available capacity on the freight corridor . ### the management board shall coordinate and publish , in accordance with an appropriate manner and timeframe and in line with article 6 of directive 2001 / 14 / ec , their schedule for carrying out all the works on the infrastructure and its equipment that would restrict available capacity on the network .


### the management board shall set up an advisory group made up of managers and owners of the terminals of the freight corridor . this advisory group may issue an opinion on any proposal by the management board which has direct consequences for investment and the management of terminals . the advisory group may also issue own - initiative opinions . the management board shall take any of these opinions into account . ### the management board shall set up an advisory group made up of managers and owners of terminals of the freight corridor , including sea and inland waterway ports , as well as railway undertakings , including rail freight and passenger operators , shippers , forwarders and / or their representative bodies the management board shall inform the advisory group regularly and in due time about all matters which affect them and the timeframe for dealing with them in the management board and the executive board . this advisory group shall issue an opinion on any proposal by the management board which has direct consequences for its members . the advisory group may also issue own - initiative opinions . the management board shall take all of these opinions into account . the final decision , however , shall be taken by the management board . the management board shall provide the advisory group with reasons for any decision which differs from the opinion of the advisory group . in the event of disagreement between the management board and the advisory group , the latter may refer the matter to the executive board . the executive board shall act as an intermediary and provide its opinion in due time .


### in order to guarantee the consistency and continuity of the infrastructure capacities available along the freight corridor , investment in the freight corridor should be coordinated between member states and the infrastructure managers concerned , and planned in a way which meets the needs of the freight corridor . the schedule for carrying out the investment should be published to ensure that applicants who may operate in the corridor are well informed . the investment should include projects relating to the development of interoperable systems and the increase in capacity of the trains ; ### in order to guarantee the consistency and continuity of the infrastructure capacities available along the freight corridor , investment in the freight corridor should be coordinated between member states , the infrastructure managers and the railway undertakings concerned , as well as , if applicable , between member states and third countries , and planned in a way which meets the needs of the freight corridor . the schedule for carrying out the investment should be published to ensure that applicants who may operate in the corridor are well informed . the investment should include projects relating to the development of interoperable systems and the increase in capacity of the trains ;


### ' freight corridor ' means all designated railway lines in member states and , where necessary , european third countries , linking terminals along the principal route of the freight corridor , including the railway infrastructure and its equipment , marshalling yards and train formation facilities and , where necessary , diversionary routes ; ### ' freight corridor ' shall mean the railway lines on the territory of member states and , where necessary , european third countries , which are included in the freight corridor linking terminals , including a principal axis , alternative routes and paths linking them , and railway infrastructure and its equipment including all rail related services as set out in annex ii to directive 2001 / 14 / ec ;


### the management board shall set up an advisory group made up of managers and owners of the terminals of the freight corridor . this advisory group may issue an opinion on any proposal by the management board which has direct consequences for investment and the management of terminals . the advisory group may also issue own - initiative opinions . the management board shall take any of these opinions into account . ### the management board shall set up an advisory group made up of managers and owners of terminals of the freight corridor , including sea and inland waterway ports , as well as railway undertakings , including rail freight and passenger operators , shippers , forwarders and / or their representative bodies . the advisory group shall be informed regularly and in due time about all matters which affect them , the development of these matters and the timeframe for dealing with them in the management board and the executive board . the advisory group issues an opinion on any proposal by the management board which has direct consequences for its members . it may also issue own - initiative opinions . the management board shall take any of these opinions into account . the final decision , however , shall be taken by the management board . the management board shall provide the advisory group with reasons for any decision which differs from the opinion / proposal of the advisory group . in the event of disagreement between the management board and the advisory group , the latter may refer the matter to the executive board . the executive board shall act as an intermediary and provide its opinion in due time .


### in addition , the commission should be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union in respect of the adaptation of annex ii . it is of particular importance that the commission consult experts during its preparatory work , in accordance with the commitments made in the commission communication of 9 december 2009 on the implementation of article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union . ### in addition , the commission should be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union . it is of particular importance that the commission consult experts during its preparatory work , in accordance with the commitments made in the commission communication of 9 december 2009 on the implementation of article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union .


### the activities of the one - stop shop shall be carried out under transparent and non - discriminatory conditions . these activities shall be subject to control of the regulatory bodies in accordance with article 18 . ### the activities of the one - stop shop shall be carried out in a transparent manner ; to this end a register , made freely available to all interested parties to prevent any discrimination , shall be kept wherein are noted the date requests are made , the names of the applicants , details of documentation supplied and of incidents . these activities shall be subject to the control of the regulatory bodies in accordance with article 18 .


### infrastructure managers shall , if justified by market need and the evaluation referred to in paragraph 2 of this article , jointly define the reserve capacity for international freight trains running on the freight corridors recognising the need for capacity of other types of transport , including passenger transport and keep this reserve available within their final working timetables to allow them to respond quickly and appropriately to ad hoc requests for capacity as referred to in article 23 of directive 2001 / 14 / ec . this capacity shall be reserved until the time - limit before its scheduled time as decided by the management board . this time - limit shall not exceed 90 days . ### the management board , following the preliminary evaluation of the need to constitute a reserve capacity for ad hoc requests , and all the while ensuring that the allocated train path meets quality standards in terms of journey time and timetables adapted for international facilitated freight traffic , shall keep such a reserve available within their final working timetables to allow them to respond quickly and appropriately to ad hoc requests for capacity as referred to in article 23 of directive 2001 / 14 / ec . this capacity shall be reserved until the time - limit before its scheduled time as decided by the management board . this time - limit shall not exceed two months .


### ' freight corridor ' means all designated railway lines in member states and , where necessary , european third countries , linking terminals along the principal route of the freight corridor , including the railway infrastructure and its equipment , marshalling yards and train formation facilities and , where necessary , diversionary routes ; ### ' freight corridor ' means all the railway lines in the territory of the member states and , where necessary , european third countries linking two or more terminals , including a principal axis , alternative routes and paths linking them , and railway infrastructure and its equipment in the freight terminals , marshalling yards and train formation facilities , as well as branch lines to the latter , including all related services as set out in annex ii to directive 2001 / 14 / ec ;


### the use of fluorinated greenhouse gases , or of mixtures that contain fluorinated greenhouse gases , with a global warming potential of 2500 or more , to service or maintain refrigeration equipment with a charge size equivalent to 5 tonnes of co2 or more , shall be prohibited from 1 january 2020 . ### the use of fluorinated greenhouse gases , or of mixtures that contain fluorinated greenhouse gases , with a global warming potential of 2500 or more , to service or maintain refrigeration equipment with a charge size equivalent to 50 tonnes of co2 or more , shall be prohibited from 1 january 2020 .