### by 30 june of each year , member states shall submit electronically to the commission the following information concerning catching vessels flying their flag that were authorised to carry out pelagic longline fisheries or harpoon fisheries targeting mediterranean swordfish during the preceding year : ### by 15 july of each year , member states shall submit electronically to the commission the following information concerning catching vessels flying their flag that were authorised to carry out pelagic longline fisheries or harpoon fisheries targeting mediterranean swordfish during the preceding year :


### member states shall ensure that the enforcement authority is properly equipped and shall confer on it the following powers : ### member states shall ensure that the enforcement authority is properly equipped and shall encourage the proper and fair functioning of the agricultural and food supply chain in the union . it shall confer on it the following powers :


### railway undertakings or , where appropriate , competent authorities responsible for a public service railway contract shall make public by appropriate means , including in accessible formats for persons with disabilities in accordance with accessibility requirements laid down in directive xxx31 , and before their implementation , decisions to discontinue services either permanently or temporarily . _________________ 31 directive xxx on the approximation of the laws , regulations and administrative provisions of the member states as regards the accessibility requirements for products and services . ### railway undertakings or , where appropriate , competent authorities responsible for a public service railway contract shall make public by appropriate means , including in accessible formats for persons with disabilities in accordance with accessibility requirements laid down in regulation 1300 / 2014 , and before their implementation , decisions to discontinue services .


### in applying paragraphs 1 , 2 , 3 and 4 , the operating railway undertaking shall pay particular attention to the needs of persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility and any accompanying persons . ### in applying paragraphs 1 , 2 , 3 and 4 , the operating railway undertaking shall pay particular attention to the needs of persons with disabilities , persons with reduced mobility , any accompanying persons and / or service animals .


### upon request , a station manager , a railway undertaking , a ticket vendor or a tour operator shall provide persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility with information , including in accessible formats in accordance with the accessibility requirements laid down in regulation no 454 / 2011 and directive xxx , on the accessibility of the station and associated facilities , rail services and on the access conditions of rolling stock in accordance with the access rules referred to in article 20 and shall inform persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility about facilities on board . ### upon request , a station manager , a railway undertaking , a ticket vendor or a tour operator shall provide persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility with information , including in accessible formats in accordance with the accessibility requirements laid down in regulation no 454 / 2011 and regulation 1300 / 2014 , on the accessibility of the station and associated facilities , rail services and on the access conditions of rolling stock in accordance with the access rules referred to in article 20 and shall inform persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility about facilities on board .


### on departure from , transit through or arrival at , a staffed railway station of a person with disabilities or a person with reduced mobility , the station manager or the railway undertaking or both shall provide assistance free of charge in such a way that that person is able to board the departing service , or to disembark from the arriving service for which he or she purchased a ticket , without prejudice to the access rules referred to in article 20 . ### on departure from , transit through or arrival at , a staffed railway station of a person with disabilities or a person with reduced mobility , the station manager or the railway undertaking or both shall provide assistance free of charge in such a way that that person is able to board the departing service , or to disembark from the arriving service for which he or she purchased a ticket , without prejudice to the access rules referred to in article 20 . the booking of assistance shall always be done without extra costs , irrespective of the communication channel being used


### on departure from , transit through or arrival at , a staffed railway station of a person with disabilities or a person with reduced mobility , the station manager or the railway undertaking or both shall provide assistance free of charge in such a way that that person is able to board the departing service , or to disembark from the arriving service for which he or she purchased a ticket , without prejudice to the access rules referred to in article 20 . ### on departure from , transit through or arrival at , a staffed railway station of a person with disabilities or a person with reduced mobility , the station manager or the railway undertaking or both shall provide assistance free of charge in such a way that that person is able to board the departing service , or to disembark from the arriving service for which he or she purchased a ticket , without prejudice to the access rules referred to in article 20 . the booking of assistance shall also always be free of charge , irrespective of the communication channel being used .


### assistance shall be provided on condition that the railway undertaking , the station manager , the ticket vendor or the tour operator with which the ticket was purchased is notified of the person ' s need for such assistance at least 48 hours before the assistance is needed . where a ticket or season ticket permits multiple journeys , one notification shall be sufficient provided that adequate information on the timing of subsequent journeys is provided . such notifications shall be forwarded to all other railway undertakings and station managers involved in the person ' s journey ; ### assistance shall be provided on condition that the railway undertaking , the station manager , the ticket vendor or the tour operator with which the ticket was purchased is notified of the person ' s need for such assistance at least 30 minutes before the assistance is needed . where a ticket or season ticket permits multiple journeys , this notification shall be sufficient provided that adequate information on the timing of subsequent journeys is provided . such notifications shall be forwarded to all other railway undertakings and station managers involved in the person ' s journey ;


### ensure that all personnel , including those employed by any other performing party , providing direct assistance to persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility , know how to meet the needs of persons with disabilities and of persons with reduced mobility , including those with mental and intellectual impairments ; ### ensure that all personnel , including those employed by any other performing party , providing direct assistance to persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility , receive disability - related training in order to know how to meet the needs of persons with disabilities and of persons with reduced mobility , including those with mental and intellectual disabilities ;


### when selling tickets for journeys by rail , railway undertakings , station managers , ticket vendors and tour operators shall inform passengers of their rights and obligations under this regulation . in order to comply with this information requirement , they may use a summary of the provisions of this regulation prepared by the commission in all official languages of the union and made available to them . in addition , they shall provide a notice on the ticket , in either paper or electronic format or by any other means , including in accessible formats for persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility in accordance with the requirements laid down in directive xxx . that notice shall specify where such information can be obtained in the event of cancellation , missed connection or long delay . ### when selling tickets for journeys by rail , railway undertakings , station managers , ticket vendors and tour operators shall inform passengers of their rights and obligations under this regulation . in order to comply with this information requirement , they may use a summary of the provisions of this regulation prepared by the commission in all official languages of the union and made available to them . in addition , they shall provide information , in either paper or electronic format or by any other means , including in accessible formats for persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility in accordance with the requirements laid down in regulation 1300 / 2014 that specifies where such information can be obtained in the event of cancellation , missed connection or long delay .


### railway undertakings and station managers shall inform passengers in an appropriate manner , including in accessible formats in accordance with the accessibility requirements in directive xxx , at the station and on the train , of their rights and obligations under this regulation , and of the contact details of the body or bodies designated by member states pursuant to article 31 . ### railway undertakings and station managers shall inform passengers in an appropriate manner , including in accessible formats in accordance with the accessibility requirements in regulation 1300 / 2014 , at the station and on the train , of their rights and obligations under this regulation , and of the contact details of the body or bodies designated by member states pursuant to article 31 .


### each member state shall organise checks in such a way that at least 3% of days worked by drivers of vehicles falling within the scope of regulation no 561 / 2006 , regulation 165 / 2014 and directive 2002 / 15 / ec are checked . ### each member state shall organise checks in such a way that at least 3% of days worked by drivers of vehicles falling within the scope of regulation no 561 / 2006 and regulation 165 / 2014 are checked .


### checks at premises shall be planned in the light of past experience in relation to the various types of transport and undertakings . they shall also be carried out if serious infringements of regulation no 561 / 2006 or no 165 / 2014 or directive 2002 / 15 / ec have been detected at the roadside . ; ### checks at premises shall be planned in the light of past experience in relation to the various types of transport and undertakings . member states shall not undertake controls made according to directive 2002 / 15 / ec at the roadsides . they shall also be carried out if serious infringements of regulation no 165 / 2014 have been detected at the roadside ;


### where the requested member state considers that the request is insufficiently reasoned , it shall inform the requesting member state accordingly within 10 working days . the requesting member state shall further substantiate the request . where this is not possible , the request may be rejected by the member state . ### where the requested member state considers that the request is insufficiently reasoned , it shall inform without delay the requesting member state . the requesting member state shall further substantiate the request . where this is not possible , the request may be rejected by the member state .


### in order to facilitate targeted roadside checks , the data contained in the national risk rating system shall be accessible at the time of control to all the competent control authorities of the member state concerned . ; ### in order to facilitate targeted roadside checks and provided that it is to be technically feasible , the data contained in the national risk rating system shall be accessible at the time of control to all the competent control authorities of the member state concerned . ;


### in order to prevent secondary movements within the european union , beneficiaries of international protection , if found in a member state other than the member state having granted them protection without fulfilling the conditions of stay or reside , should be taken back by the member state responsible in accordance with the procedure laid down by regulation41 _________________ 41 no [ xxx / xxxx new dublin regulation ] . ### in order to prevent secondary movements within the european union , beneficiaries of international protection , if found in a member state other than the member state having granted them protection without fulfilling the conditions of stay or reside , should be taken back and sanctioned by the member state responsible in accordance with the procedure laid down by regulation41and this regulation . _________________ 41 no [ xxx / xxxx new dublin regulation ] .


### in order to facilitate the integration of beneficiaries of international protection into society , beneficiaries of international protection shall have access to integration measures provided by the member states , in particular language courses , civic orientation and integration programs and vocational training which take into account their specific needs . ### in order to facilitate the integration into society , beneficiaries of international protection and their family members as referred to in the article 2 shall have access to integration measures provided by the member states , e . g . language courses , civic orientation and integration programs .


### member states shall carry out an assessment of their potential of renewable energy sources and of the use of waste heat and cold for heating and cooling . that assessment shall be included in the second comprehensive assessment required pursuant to article 14 of directive 2012 / 27 / eu for the first time by 31 december 2020 and in the updates of the comprehensive assessments thereafter . ### member states shall carry out an assessment of their potential of renewable energy sources which should include spatial analysis of areas suitable for low ecological risk deployment , and the potential for the use of waste heat and cold for heating and cooling . that assessment shall be included in the second comprehensive assessment required pursuant to article 14 of directive 2012 / 27 / eu for the first time by 31 december 2020 and in the updates of the comprehensive assessments thereafter .


### repowering shall be allowed following a notification to the single administrative contact point established in accordance with article 16 , where no significant negative environmental or social impact is expected . the single administrative contact point shall decide within six months of the receipt of the notification if this is sufficient . ### repowering shall be allowed following a notification to the single administrative contact point established in accordance with article 16 , where compliance with the requirements of council directive 85 / 337 / eec on environmental impact assessment and council directive 92 / 43 / eec has been ensured , and where no significant negative environmental or social impact is expected . the single administrative contact point shall decide within six months of the receipt of the notification .


### with effect from 1 january 2021 , member states shall require fuel suppliers to include a minimum share of energy from advanced biofuels and other biofuels and biogas produced from feedstock listed in annex ix , from renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non - biological origin , from waste - based fossil fuels and from renewable electricity in the total amount of transport fuels they supply for consumption or use on the market in the course of a calendar year . ### with effect from 1 january 2021 , member states shall require fuel suppliers to include a minimum share of energy from advanced biofuels and other biofuels and biogas produced from feedstock listed in annex ix , from renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non - biological origin , from gaseous waste - based fuels , which are generated from gaseous effluents produced as an unavoidable and not intentional consequence of the manufacturing or production of products whose intended purpose is commercial use and / or sale , and from renewable electricity in the total amount of transport fuels they supply for consumption or use on the market in the course of a calendar


### the commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 32 to further specify the methodology referred to in paragraph 3 of this article to determine the share of biofuel resulting from biomass being processed with fossil fuels in a common process , to specify the methodology for assessing greenhouse gas emission savings from renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non - biological origin and waste - based fossil fuels and to determine minimum greenhouse gas emission savings required for these fuels for the purpose of paragraph 1 of this article . ### the commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 32 to further specify the methodology referred to in paragraph 3 of this article to determine the share of biofuel resulting from biomass being processed with fossil fuels in a common process , to specify the methodology for assessing greenhouse gas emission savings from renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non - biological origin and low carbon fuels , which are generated from gases effluents produced as an unavoidable and not intentional consequence of the manufacturing or production of products whose intended purpose is commercial use and / or sale , and to determine minimum greenhouse gas emission savings required for these fuels for the purpose of paragraph 1 of this article


### within 1 month of the notification , the commission shall inform the other member states thereof , publish that information in the official journal of the european union . ### within 1 month of the notification , the commission shall inform the other member states thereof , publish that information in the official journal of the european union . the commission shall inform the public in general without delay after receiving all notifications from the member states .


### persons who are blind , visually impaired or otherwise print disabled continue to face many barriers in accessing books and other print material which are protected by copyright and related rights . measures need to be taken to increase the availability of those works in accessible formats and to improve their circulation in the internal market . ### persons who are blind , visually impaired or otherwise print disabled continue to face many barriers in accessing books and other print material which are protected by copyright and related rights . measures need to be taken to improve accessibility to the works in accessible formats and to improve their circulation in the internal market , as well as to increase availability where necessary and where the conditions set forth in this directive are met .


### the exception should allow authorised entities to make and disseminate online and offline within the union accessible format copies of works or other subject - matter covered by this directive . ### the exception should allow authorised entities to make and disseminate online and offline within the union accessible format copies of works or other subject - matter covered by this directive in line with relevant existing union law .


### it should be possible for accessible format copies made in one member state to be available in all member states , in order to ensure their greater availability across the internal market . this would reduce the demand for redundant work in producing accessible format copies of the same work or other subject matter across the union , thus generating savings and efficiency gains . this directive should therefore ensure that accessible format copies made in one member state may be circulated and accessed in all member states . an authorised entity should thus be able to disseminate those copies , offline or online , to beneficiary persons and authorised entities in any member state . moreover , authorised entities and beneficiary persons should be allowed to obtain or have access to those copies from any authorised entity in any member state . ### it should be possible for accessible format copies made in one member state to be available in all member states , in order to ensure their greater availability across the internal market for persons with disabilities . this could reduce the demand for redundant work in producing accessible format copies of the same work or other subject matter across the union , thus generating savings and efficiency gains . this directive should therefore ensure that accessible format copies made in one member state may be circulated and accessed in all member states , if the criteria set forth in the directive are met . an authorised entity should thus be able to disseminate those copies , offline or online , to beneficiary persons and authorised entities in any member state . moreover , authorised entities and beneficiary persons should be allowed to obtain or have access to those copies from any authorised entity in any member state .


### in view of the specific nature of the exception , its targeted scope and the need for legal certainty for its beneficiaries , member states should not be allowed to impose additional requirements for the application of the exception , such as compensation schemes or the prior verification of the commercial availability of accessible format copies . ### in view of the specific nature of the exception , its targeted scope and the need for legal certainty for its beneficiaries , member states should be allowed to impose additional requirements where these are consistent with the objectives of the directive and justified in light of the three - step test . otherwise , additional requirements would run the risk of going against the purpose of the exceptions provided for by this directive , and against the purpose of facilitating the cross - border exchange of accessible format copies within the internal market .


### ‘ beneficiary person’ means : ### ' beneficiary person ' means , regardless of any other disabilities , any of the following :


### ‘ accessible format copy’ means a copy of a work or other subject - matter in an alternative manner or form that gives a beneficiary person access to the work or other subject - matter , including allowing for the person to have access as feasibly and comfortably as a person without a visual impairment or any of the disabilities referred to in paragraph 2 ; ### ' accessible format copy ' means a copy of a work or other subject - matter , presented on a non - profit basis in an alternative manner or form that gives a beneficiary person access to the work or other subject - matter , including allowing for the person to have access as feasibly and comfortably as a person without a visual impairment or any of the disabilities referred to in paragraph 2 ;


### no sooner than [ five years after the date of transposition ] , the commission shall carry out an evaluation of this directive and present the main findings to the european parliament , the council and the european economic and social committee , accompanied , where appropriate , by proposals for the amendment of this directive . ### within [ five years after the date of transposition ] , the commission shall carry out an evaluation of this directive and present the main findings to the european parliament , the council and the european economic and social committee , accompanied , where appropriate , by proposals for the amendment of this directive .


### assuming responsibility by a member state for examining an application lodged with it in cases when such examination is not its responsibility under the criteria laid down in this regulation may undermine the effectiveness and sustainability of the system and should be exceptional . therefore , a member state should be able to derogate from the responsibility criteria only on humanitarian grounds , in particular for family reasons , before a member state responsible has been determined and examine an application for international protection lodged with it or with another member state , even if such examination is not its responsibility under the binding criteria laid down in this regulation . ### assuming responsibility by a member state for examining an application lodged with it in cases when such examination is not its responsibility under the criteria laid down in this regulation may undermine the effectiveness and sustainability of the system and should be exceptional . therefore , a member state should only be able to derogate from the responsibility criteria on humanitarian grounds , in particular for family reasons , before a member state responsible has been determined and examine an application for international protection lodged with it or with another member state , even if such examination is not its responsibility under the binding criteria laid down in this regulation . a member state may , at its own discretion , derogate from the responsibility criteria if they wish to accept a request from an applicant after another member state has been determined responsible for the applicant but before the application has been examined . this requires the agreement of both the member state responsible for the application and the member state that would assume the responsibility for the application . this transfer of responsibility can happen once only , at the request of an applicant and the agreement of both member states involved . in cases where the applicant ' s request is unsuccessful , responsibility remains with the member state originally determined responsible and the applicant is not able to make another request to any other member state to take responsibility for their application .


### a member state of allocation may decide not to accept the allocated applicants during a twelve months - period , in which case it should enter this information in the automated system and notify the other member states , the commission and the european union agency for asylum . thereafter the applicants that would have been allocated to that member state should be allocated to the other member states instead . the member state which temporarily does not take part in the corrective allocation should make a solidarity contribution of eur 250 , 000 per applicant not accepted to the member state that was determined as responsible for examining those applications . the commission should lay down the practical modalities for the implementation of the solidarity contribution mechanism in an implementing act . the european union agency for asylum will monitor and report to the commission on a yearly basis on the application of the financial solidarity mechanism . ### a member state of allocation may decide not to accept the allocated applicants .


### the [ general data protection regulation . . . / 2016 ] applies to the processing of personal data by the member states under this regulation from the date set out in that regulation ; until this date directive 95 / 46 / ec applies . member states should implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to ensure and be able to demonstrate that processing is performed in accordance with that regulation and the provisions specifying its requirements in this regulation . in particular those measures should ensure the security of personal data processed under this regulation and in particular to prevent unlawful or unauthorised access or disclosure , alteration or loss of personal data processed . the competent supervisory authority or authorities of each member state should monitor the lawfulness of the processing of personal data by the authorities concerned , including of the transmission to and from the automated system and to the authorities competent for carrying out security checks . ### the [ general data protection regulation . . . / 2016 ] applies to the processing of personal data by the member states under this regulation from the date set out in that regulation ; until this date directive 95 / 46 / ec applies . member states should implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to ensure and be able to demonstrate that processing is performed in accordance with that regulation and the provisions specifying its requirements in this regulation . in particular those measures should ensure the security of personal data processed under this regulation and in particular to prevent unlawful or unauthorised access or disclosure , alteration or loss of personal data processed . the competent supervisory authority or authorities of each member state should monitor the lawfulness of the processing of personal data by the authorities concerned , including of the transmission to and from the system and to the authorities competent for carrying out security checks .


### where it is established , on the basis of proof or circumstantial evidence as described in the two lists mentioned in article 25 of this regulation , including the data referred to in regulation [ proposal for a regulation recasting regulation no 603 / 2013 ] , that an applicant has irregularly crossed the border into a member state by land , sea or air having come from a third country , the member state thus entered shall be responsible for examining the application for international protection . ### where it is established , on the basis of proof or circumstantial evidence as described in the two lists mentioned in article 25 of this regulation , including the data referred to in regulation [ proposal for a regulation recasting regulation no 603 / 2013 ] , that an applicant has irregularly crossed the border into a member state by land , sea or air having come directly from a third country , the member state thus entered shall be responsible for examining the application for international protection . that responsibility shall cease 12 months after the date on which the irregular border crossing took place


### by way of derogation from article 3 and only as long as no member state has been determined as responsible , each member state may decide to examine an application for international protection lodged with it by a third - country national or a stateless person based on family grounds in relation to wider family not covered by article 2 , even if such examination is not its responsibility under the criteria laid down in this regulation . ### by way of derogation from article 3 , each member state may decide to examine an application for international protection lodged with it by a third - country national or a stateless person based on family grounds in relation to wider family not covered by article 2 , even if such examination is not its responsibility under the criteria laid down in this regulation . by way of derogation from article 3 a member state may , with the agreement of the member states already determined responsible , examine the application for international protection lodged by a third - country national or stateless person based on a formal request , in writing , from the applicant .


### by way of derogation from article 3 and only as long as no member state has been determined as responsible , each member state may decide to examine an application for international protection lodged with it by a third - country national or a stateless person based on family grounds in relation to wider family not covered by article 2 , even if such examination is not its responsibility under the criteria laid down in this regulation . ### by way of derogation from article 3 , each member state may decide to examine an application for international protection lodged with it by a third - country national or a stateless person , even if such examination is not its responsibility under the criteria laid down in this regulation .


### upon entry of the information pursuant to paragraph 1 , the automated system referred to in article 44 shall register each application under a unique application number , create an electronic file for each application and communicate the unique application number to the member state of application . ### upon entry of the information pursuant to paragraph 1 , the system referred to in article 44 shall register each application under a unique application number , create an electronic file for each application and communicate the unique application number to the member state of application .


### financial solidarity ### opt - out


### zlev = v / with a minimum of 0 , 97 ### zlev = v / with a minimum of 0 . 94


### with a view to achieving the union ' s binding target of at least 27% renewable energy in 2030 as referred to in article 3 of [ recast of directive 2009 / 28 / ec as proposed by com 767 ] , a contribution to this target in terms of the member state ' s share of energy from renewable sources in gross final consumption of energy in 2030 , with a linear trajectory for that contribution from 2021 onwards ; ### with a view to achieving the union ' s binding target of at least 27% renewable energy in 2030 as referred to in article 3 of [ recast of directive 2009 / 28 / ec as proposed by com 767 ] , a contribution to this target .


### with a view to achieving the union ' s binding target of at least 27% renewable energy in 2030 as referred to in article 3 of [ recast of directive 2009 / 28 / ec as proposed by com 767 ] , a contribution to this target in terms of the member state ' s share of energy from renewable sources in gross final consumption of energy in 2030 , with a linear trajectory for that contribution from 2021 onwards ; ### with a view to achieving the union ' s binding target of at least 27% renewable energy in 2030 as referred to in article 3 of [ recast of directive 2009 / 28 / ec as proposed by com 767 ] , a contribution by the member state to this target ;


### with a view to achieving the union ' s binding target of at least 27% renewable energy in 2030 as referred to in article 3 of [ recast of directive 2009 / 28 / ec as proposed by com 767 ] , a contribution to this target in terms of the member state ' s share of energy from renewable sources in gross final consumption of energy in 2030 , with a linear trajectory for that contribution from 2021 onwards ; ### with a view to achieving the union ' s binding target of at least 27% renewable energy in 2030 as referred to in article 3 of [ recast of directive 2009 / 28 / ec as proposed by com 767 ] , a contribution to this target in terms of the member state ' s share of energy from renewable sources in gross final consumption of energy in 2030 , with a corridor reflecting range of flexibility around the trajectory chosen by member state , for that contribution from 2021 onwards ;


### with a view to achieving the union ' s binding target of at least 27% renewable energy in 2030 as referred to in article 3 of [ recast of directive 2009 / 28 / ec as proposed by com 767 ] , a contribution to this target in terms of the member state ' s share of energy from renewable sources in gross final consumption of energy in 2030 , with a linear trajectory for that contribution from 2021 onwards ; ### with a view to achieving the union ' s binding target of at least 27% renewable energy in 2030 as referred to in article 3 of [ recast of directive 2009 / 28 / ec as proposed by com 767 ] , a contribution to this target in terms of the member state ' s share of energy from renewable sources in gross final consumption of energy in 2030 , with an adequate trajectory for that contribution from 2021 onwards ;


### the macroeconomic , environmental , skills and social impact of the planned policies and measures referred to in article 7 and further specified in annex i , for the first ten - year period at least until the year 2030 including a comparison with the projections based on existing policies and measures referred to in paragraph 1 ; ### if applicable the macroeconomic , environmental , skills and social impact of the planned policies and measures referred to in article 7 and further specified in annex i , for the first ten - year period at least until the year 2030 including a comparison with the projections based on existing policies and measures referred to in paragraph 1 ;


### member states shall take into consideration the comments received from other member states pursuant to paragraphs 2 and 3 in their final integrated national energy and climate plan and explain how such comments have been taken into account . ### member states shall take into consideration the comments received from other member states pursuant to paragraphs 2 and 3 in their final integrated national energy and climate plan and explain how such comments have been taken into consideration .


### expected progress on transition to a low greenhouse gas emission economy including greenhouse gas intensity , co2 intensity of gross domestic product and strategies for related research , development and innovation ; ### if applicable expected progress on transition to a low greenhouse gas emission economy including greenhouse gas intensity , co2 intensity of gross domestic product and strategies for related research , development and innovation ;


### links to other national long - term planning . ### if applicable links to other national long - term planning .


### the union and its member states have been endeavouring to advance international agreement to reduce greenhouse gas impacts from aviation since 1997 and they have legislation in place since 2008 to limit the climate change impacts from aviation activities through the eu emissions trading system that has been operating since 2005 . in order to advance progress at the international civil aviation organization , the union has twice adopted time - bound derogations to the eu ets so as to limit compliance obligations to emissions from flights between aerodromes situated in the european economic area , with equal treatment on routes of aircraft operators wherever they are based . the most recent derogation from the eu ets , regulation no 421 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council , limited compliance obligations to intra - eea flights between 2013 and 2016 , and envisaged potential changes to the scope of the system as regards activity to and from aerodromes situated outside the eea from 1 january 2017 onwards following the review set out in that regulation . ### the union and its member states have been endeavouring to advance international agreement to reduce greenhouse gas impacts from aviation since 1997 and they have legislation in place since 2008 to limit the climate change impacts from aviation activities through the eu emissions trading system that has been operating since 2005 . in addition , since 2004 and 2008 the member states have recommitted themselves to implementing the single european sky concept , taking account of the growth in the volume of air traffic in the coming years . in order to achieve progress with air traffic management , the implementation of sesar needs to be speeded up , and innovative technologies must be supported under the clean sky project . the introduction , through the international civil aviation organization , of the global market - based measure should contribute to further progress on aviation emissions reduction . it was for this reason that derogations were granted in relation to the compliance obligations in respect of emissions from flights between aerodromes situated in the european economic area , with equal treatment on routes of aircraft operators wherever they are based . the most recent derogation from the eu ets , regulation no 421 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council , limited compliance obligations to intra - eea flights between 2013 and 2016 , and envisaged potential changes to the scope of the system as regards activity to and from aerodromes situated outside the eea from 1 january 2017 onwards following the review set out in that regulation .


### in the light of the resolution adopted at icao ' s 39th assembly in october 2016 on the implementation of a global market - based measure from 2021 to offset international aviation emissions above 2020 levels , it is considered appropriate to continue the existing derogation pending further progress on the design elements and the implementation of the global market - based measure . in this regard , the adoption of standards and recommended practices by icao to complement that resolution and implement the global system is planned for 2018 . however , its concrete operationalisation will require action by icao parties at domestic level . also , governance arrangements must be developed by icao , including a registry system . in this context , the current derogation of the eu ets obligations for flights to and from third countries should be extended , subject to the review on implementing the icao scheme , in order to promote momentum in icao and facilitate the operationalisation of the icao scheme . as a result of the extension of the derogation , the amount of allowances to be auctioned and issued for free , including from the special reserve , should be the same as would correspond to 2016 , and should be proportional to the reduction of the surrender obligation . ### in the light of the resolution adopted at icao ' s 39th assembly in october 2016 on the implementation of a global market - based measure from 2021 to offset international aviation emissions above 2020 levels , it is considered appropriate to continue the existing derogation pending further progress on the design elements and the implementation of the global market - based measure . in this regard , the adoption of standards and recommended practices by icao to complement that resolution and implement the global system by 2021 at the latest , is planned for 2018 . however , its concrete operationalisation will require action by icao parties at domestic level . also , governance arrangements must be developed by icao , including a registry system . in this context , the current derogation of the eu ets obligations for flights to and from third countries should be extended , subject to the review on implementing the icao scheme , in order to promote momentum in icao , facilitate the operationalisation of the icao scheme , and avoid overlapping with union ets obligations . as a result of the extension of the derogation , the amount of allowances to be auctioned and issued for free , including from the special reserve , should be the same as would correspond to 2016 , and should be proportional to the reduction of the surrender obligation . in order to tackle co2 emissions from the aviation sector , the union shall continue to work with supporting member states to use the revenues generated from the auctioning of allowances for projects such as sesar , clean sky and other innovative projects .


### given that key features of the global market - based measure have yet to be developed and that its implementation depends on domestic legislation by states and regions , it is considered appropriate for a review to take place once there is clarity about the nature and content and of these legal instruments in advance of the start of icao ' s global market - based measure , and a report submitted to the european parliament and council . that report should consider any standards or other instruments adopted through icao , the actions taken by third countries to implement the global market - based measure to apply to emissions from 2021 and other relevant international developments . that report should consider how to implement these instruments in union law through a revision of the eu ets . it should also consider the rules applicable to intra - eea flights as appropriate . that report should be accompanied by a proposal as appropriate to the european parliament and the council consistent with ensuring the contribution of aviation to the union ' s 2030 economy - wide greenhouse gas reduction commitment . ### given that key features of the global market - based measure have yet to be developed and that its implementation depends on domestic legislation by states and regions , it is considered appropriate for a review to take place once there is clarity about the nature and content and of these legal instruments in advance of the start of icao ' s global market - based measure , and a report submitted to the european parliament and council . that report should consider any standards or other instruments adopted through icao , the actions taken by third countries to implement the global market - based measure to apply to emissions for the period 2021 - 2035 , efforts to establish ambitious and binding measures to achieve the aviation sector’s long - term goal of halving aviation co2 emissions relative to 2005 levels by 2050 , and other relevant international developments . that report should consider how to implement these instruments in union law through a revision of the eu ets . it should also consider the rules applicable to intra - eea flights as appropriate . that report should be accompanied by a proposal as appropriate to the european parliament and the council consistent with ensuring the contribution of aviation to the union ' s 2030 economy - wide greenhouse gas reduction commitment .


### given that key features of the global market - based measure have yet to be developed and that its implementation depends on domestic legislation by states and regions , it is considered appropriate for a review to take place once there is clarity about the nature and content and of these legal instruments in advance of the start of icao ' s global market - based measure , and a report submitted to the european parliament and council . that report should consider any standards or other instruments adopted through icao , the actions taken by third countries to implement the global market - based measure to apply to emissions from 2021 and other relevant international developments . that report should consider how to implement these instruments in union law through a revision of the eu ets . it should also consider the rules applicable to intra - eea flights as appropriate . that report should be accompanied by a proposal as appropriate to the european parliament and the council consistent with ensuring the contribution of aviation to the union ' s 2030 economy - wide greenhouse gas reduction commitment . ### given that key features of the global market - based measure have yet to be developed and that its implementation depends on domestic legislation by participating states and regions , the commission should report regularly to the european parliament and to the council on progress in the icao negotiations , in particular on relevant instruments adopted through icao , the actions taken by third countries to implement the global market - based measure to apply to emissions from 2021 and other relevant international developments and applicable instruments . once there is clarity about the nature and content of the icao instruments and in advance of the start of icao ' s global market - based measure , the commission should present a report in which it should consider how to implement these instruments in union law through a revision of the eu ets directive as well as consider the expected impact and the scope of possible application of the linear factor to the number of allowances issued to the aircraft operators from 1 january 2021 . that report should further consider the rules applicable to intra - eea flights , as appropriate . in doing so , that report should reflect projected administrative costs for member states and burdens that may be imposed on aircraft operators in order to minimise duplication and imposition of any undue administrative burden . that report could be accompanied by a proposal to the european parliament and the council consistent with ensuring the contribution of aviation to the union ' s 2030 economy - wide greenhouse gas reduction commitment .


### given that key features of the global market - based measure have yet to be developed and that its implementation depends on domestic legislation by states and regions , it is considered appropriate for a review to take place once there is clarity about the nature and content and of these legal instruments in advance of the start of icao ' s global market - based measure , and a report submitted to the european parliament and council . that report should consider any standards or other instruments adopted through icao , the actions taken by third countries to implement the global market - based measure to apply to emissions from 2021 and other relevant international developments . that report should consider how to implement these instruments in union law through a revision of the eu ets . it should also consider the rules applicable to intra - eea flights as appropriate . that report should be accompanied by a proposal as appropriate to the european parliament and the council consistent with ensuring the contribution of aviation to the union ' s 2030 economy - wide greenhouse gas reduction commitment . ### given that key features of the global market - based measure have yet to be developed and that its implementation depends on domestic legislation by states and regions , it is considered appropriate for a review to take place once there is clarity about the nature and content and of these legal instruments in advance of the start of icao ' s global market - based measure , and a report submitted to the european parliament and council . in order to ensure the scheme’s success , the union shall continue to support its member states and maintain close cooperation with the icao in its role as observer , to encourage transparency of information and the progress of the icao agreement . that report should consider any standards or other instruments adopted through icao , the actions taken by third countries to implement the global market - based measure to apply to emissions from 2021 and other relevant international developments . that report should consider how to implement these instruments in union law and the rules applicable to intra - eea flights . that report should be accompanied by a proposal as appropriate to the european parliament and the council consistent with ensuring the contribution of aviation to the union ' s 2030 economy - wide greenhouse gas reduction commitment . the report should also take into consideration the ambition and overall environmental integrity of the global market - based measure including the objectives and requirements of the paris agreement .


### in order to adopt non - legislative acts of general application to supplement or amend certain non - essential elements of a legislative act , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty should be delegated to the commission to adopt measures for the monitoring , reporting and verification of emissions applicable to aircraft operators for the purpose of the global market - based measure being elaborated in icao . it is of particular importance that the commission carries out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level , and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the interinstitutional agreement on better law - making of 13 april 2016 . in particular , to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts , the european parliament and the council receive all documents at the same time as member states ' experts , and their experts systematically have access to meetings of commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts . ### to prepare for the implementation of the icao global market - based measure , it is necessary to dispose of relevant data regarding the emissions from aviation activities . these emissions should be monitored , reported and verified in accordance with the same principles as those applicable to the monitoring , reporting and verification of emissions from aviation activities under the eu ets directive . in order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of the mrv of emissions applicable to aircraft operators for the purpose of implementing the icao global market - based measure , implementing powers should be conferred on the commission . those implementing powers should be exercised in accordance with regulation no 182 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council3 . the mrv provisions should be without prejudice to the review and possible proposal in advance of the start of icao ' s global market - based measure .


### ‘ a regulation shall be adopted containing detailed provisions for the auctioning by member states of allowances not required to be issued free of charge in accordance with paragraphs 1 and 2 of this article or article 3f . the number of allowances to be auctioned in each period by each member state shall be proportionate to its share of the total attributed aviation emissions for all member states for the reference year reported pursuant to article 14 and verified pursuant to article 15 . for the period referred to in article 3c , the reference year shall be 2010 and for each subsequent period referred to in article 3c the reference year shall be the calendar year ending 24 months before the start of the period to which the auction relates . ’ ### in article 3d , paragraph 3 subparagraph 1 is replaced by the following : ‘ the commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 30b to supplement this directive by laying down detailed arrangements for the auctioning by member states of allowances not required to be issued free of charge in accordance with paragraphs 1 and 2 of this article or article 3f . the number of allowances to be auctioned in each period by each member state shall be proportionate to its share of the total attributed aviation emissions for all member states for the reference year reported pursuant to article 14 and verified pursuant to article 15 . for the period referred to in article 3c , the reference year shall be 2010 and for each subsequent period referred to in article 3c the reference year shall be the calendar year ending 24 months before the start of the period to which the auction relates . ’


### ' it shall be for member states to determine the use to be made of revenues generated from the auctioning of allowances . those revenues should be used to tackle climate change in the union and third countries , inter alia , to reduce greenhouse gas emissions , to adapt to the impacts of climate change in the union and third countries , especially developing countries , to fund research and development for mitigation and adaptation , including in particular in the fields of aeronautics and air transport , to reduce emissions through low - emission transport and to cover the cost of administering the community scheme . the proceeds of auctioning should also be used to fund contributions to the global energy efficiency and renewable energy fund , and measures to avoid deforestation . ' ### in article 3d , the first subparagraph is replaced by the following : ‘ revenues generated from the auctioning of allowances shall be used to tackle climate change in the union and third countries , inter alia , to reduce greenhouse gas emissions , to adapt to the impacts of climate change in the union and third countries , especially developing countries , to fund research and development for mitigation and adaptation , including in particular in the fields of aeronautics and air transport , to reduce emissions through low - emission transport and to cover the cost of administering the union scheme . the proceeds of auctioning may also be used to fund contributions to the global energy efficiency and renewable energy fund , and measures to avoid deforestation . special consideration shall be given to member states which use revenues for co - financing research and innovation programmes or initiatives under the ninth research framework programme .


### all emissions from flights between an aerodrome located in an outermost region within the meaning of article 349 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union and an aerodrome located in another region of the eea in each calendar year from 1 january 2013 , subject to the review referred to in article 28b . ### all emissions from flights between an aerodrome located in an outermost region within the meaning of article 349 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union and an aerodrome located in another region of the eea in each calendar year from 1 january 2013 to 31 december 2020 , subject to the review referred to in article 28b .


### from 1 january 2017 , by way of derogation from articles 3d to 3f and until amendments subsequent to the review referred to in article 28b have entered into force , aircraft operators shall be issued , each year , the number of allowances that corresponds to the year 2016 . from 2021 onwards that number of allowances shall be subject to the application of the linear factor in article 9 . ### by way of derogation from articles 3e and 3f , aircraft operators benefiting from the derogations provided for in points and of paragraph 1 of this article shall be issued , each year , a number of free allowances reduced in proportion to the reduction of the surrender obligation provided for in those points .


### the commission shall report to the european parliament and the council on the relevant icao standards or other legal instruments as well as on domestic measures taken by third countries to implement the global market - based measure to be applied to emissions from 2021 , and on other relevant international developments . ### the commission shall report to the european parliament and the council by 1 january 2019 on the relevant icao standards and recommended practices , icao council approved recommendations relevant to the global market - based measure or other legal instruments as well as on domestic measures taken by third countries to implement the global market - based measure to be applied to emissions from 2021 , and on other relevant international developments . the commission shall also provide regular updates to the european parliament and the council on the development of the sarps in accordance with the icao ' s standards - making procedures .


### the commission shall report to the european parliament and the council on the relevant icao standards or other legal instruments as well as on domestic measures taken by third countries to implement the global market - based measure to be applied to emissions from 2021 , and on other relevant international developments . ### the commission shall regularly , and at least once a year , report to the european parliament and the council on progress in the icao negotiations to implement the global market - based measure to be applied to emissions from 2021 , in particular on the relevant icao instruments as well as on domestic measures taken by third countries and on other relevant international developments and applicable instruments .


### the commission shall report to the european parliament and the council on the relevant icao standards or other legal instruments as well as on domestic measures taken by third countries to implement the global market - based measure to be applied to emissions from 2021 , and on other relevant international developments . ### the commission shall regularly , and at least once a year , report to the european parliament and the council on the relevant icao standards and recommended practices , icao council - approved recommendations relevant to the global market - based measure or other legal instruments as well as on domestic measures taken by third countries to implement the global market - based measure to be applied to emissions from 2021 , and on other relevant international developments . the commission shall also report on the icao ' s efforts to establish a credible long - term goal for the sector .


### the report may be accompanied by proposals , as appropriate to the european parliament and the council to amend , delete , extend or replace the derogations provided for in article 28a , consistent with the union economy - wide greenhouse gas emission reduction commitment for 2030 . ### the report referred to in paragraph 2 may be accompanied by proposals , as appropriate , to the european parliament and the council to amend , delete , extend or replace the derogations provided for in article 28a , consistent with the union economy - wide greenhouse emission reduction commitment for 2030 .


### the commission shall adopt provisions for the appropriate monitoring , reporting and verification of emissions for the purpose of implementing the global market - based measure being elaborated in icao . those provisions shall be based on the same principles as the regulation referred to in article 14 and shall ensure that the emissions reports submitted are verified in accordance with article 15 . ### the commission shall adopt implementing acts concerning the appropriate monitoring , reporting and verification of emissions for the purpose of implementing the icao global market - based measure on all routes covered by it . those implementing acts shall be based on the relevant instruments adopted in icao , and shall comply with the monitoring and reporting principles referred to in article 14 , and the verification principles and criteria referred to in article 15 .


### the maximum number of fishing vessels flying the flag of a member state engaged in the eastern atlantic and mediterranean bluefin tuna fishery shall be limited to the number , and the total corresponding gross tonnage , of fishing vessels flying the flag of that member state that fished for , retained on board , transhipped , transported or landed bluefin tuna during the period from 1 january 2007 to 1 july 2008 . that limit shall apply by gear type for catching vessels . ### the maximum number of fishing vessels flying the flag of a member state engaged in the eastern atlantic and mediterranean bluefin tuna fishery shall be limited to the number , and the corresponding registered gross tonnage , of fishing vessels flying the flag of that member state that fished for , retained on board , transhipped , transported or landed bluefin tuna during the period from 1 january 2007 to 1 july 2008 . that limit shall apply by gear type for catching vessels .


### fishing for bluefin tuna by gears other than those referred to in paragraphs 1 to 4 and article 11 , including traps shall be permitted throughout the year . ### fishing for bluefin tuna by gears other than those referred to in paragraphs 1 to 4 and article 11 , including traps shall be permitted throughout the year in line with iccat conservation and management measures .


### it is appropriate to involve the video - sharing platform providers as much as possible when implementing the appropriate measures to be taken pursuant to this directive . co - regulation should therefore be encouraged . with a view to ensuring a clear and consistent approach in this regard across the union , member states should not be entitled to require video - sharing platform providers to take stricter measures to protect minors from harmful content and all citizens from content containing incitement to violence or hatred than the ones provided for in this directive . however , it should remain possible for member states to take such stricter measures where that content is illegal , provided that they comply with articles 14 and 15 of directive 2000 / 31 / ec , and to take measures with respect to content on websites containing or disseminating child pornography , as required by and allowed under article 25 of directive 2011 / 93 / eu of the european parliament and the council35 it should also remain possible for video - sharing platform providers to take stricter measures on a voluntary basis . _________________ 35 directive 2011 / 93 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 13 december 2011 on combating the sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of children and child pornography , and replacing council framework decision 2004 / 68 / jha . ### it is appropriate to involve the video - sharing platform providers actively when implementing the appropriate measures to be taken pursuant to this directive . co - regulation should therefore be encouraged . with a view to ensuring a clear and consistent approach in this regard across the union , member states should not be entitled to require video - sharing platform providers to take stricter measures to protect minors from harmful content and all citizens from content containing incitement to violence or hatred than the ones provided for in this directive . however , it should remain possible for member states to take such stricter measures where that content is illegal , provided that they comply with articles 14 and 15 of directive 2000 / 31 / ec , and to take measures with respect to content on websites containing or disseminating child pornography , as required by and allowed under article 25 of directive 2011 / 93 / eu of the european parliament and the council35 . it should also remain possible for video - sharing platform providers to take stricter measures on a voluntary basis . _________________ 35 directive 2011 / 93 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 13 december 2011 on combating the sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of children and child pornography , and replacing council framework decision 2004 / 68 / jha .


### when taking the appropriate measures to protect minors from harmful content and to protect all citizens from content containing incitement to violence or hatred in accordance with this directive , the applicable fundamental rights , as laid down in the charter on fundamental rights of the european union , should be carefully balanced . that concerns in particular , as the case may be , the right to respect for private and family life and the protection of personal data , the freedom of expression and information , the freedom to conduct a business , the prohibition of discrimination and the right of the child . ### when taking the appropriate measures to protect minors from harmful content and to protect all citizens from content containing incitement to violence or hatred in accordance with this directive , the applicable fundamental rights , as laid down in the charter on fundamental rights of the european union , should be carefully balanced . that concerns in particular , as the case may be , the right to respect for private and family life and the protection of personal data , the freedom of expression and information , the freedom to conduct a business , the prohibition of discrimination and the right of the child . member states have an obligation to ensure that the balance of incentives for media service providers and video - sharing platform providers covered by this directive is such that legal content , including content which can offend , shock or disturb , can be communicated . similarly , age verification should only be proportionate and should be implemented in a way which offers the maximum protection of privacy .


### when taking the appropriate measures to protect minors from harmful content and to protect all citizens from content containing incitement to violence or hatred in accordance with this directive , the applicable fundamental rights , as laid down in the charter on fundamental rights of the european union , should be carefully balanced . that concerns in particular , as the case may be , the right to respect for private and family life and the protection of personal data , the freedom of expression and information , the freedom to conduct a business , the prohibition of discrimination and the right of the child . ### when taking the appropriate measures to protect minors from harmful content and to protect all citizens from content containing incitement to violence or hatred in accordance with this directive , the applicable fundamental rights , as laid down in the charter on fundamental rights of the european union , should be carefully balanced and be taken into account by every audiovisual media service . that concerns in particular , as the case may be , the right to respect for private and family life and the protection of personal data , the freedom of expression and information , the freedom to conduct a business , the prohibition of discrimination and the right of the child .


### regulatory authorities of the member states can achieve the requisite degree of structural independence only if established as separate legal entities . member states should therefore guarantee the independence of the national regulatory authorities from both the government , public bodies and the industry with a view to ensuring the impartiality of their decisions . this requirement of independence should be without prejudice to the possibility for member states to establish regulators having oversight over different sectors , such as audiovisual and telecom . national regulatory authorities should be in possession of the enforcement powers and resources necessary for the fulfilment of their tasks , in terms of staffing , expertise and financial means . the activities of national regulatory authorities established under this directive should ensure respect for the objectives of media pluralism , cultural diversity , consumer protection , the internal market and the promotion of fair competition . ### regulatory authorities of the member states can achieve the requisite degree of structural independence only if established as separate legal entities . member states should therefore guarantee the independence of the national regulatory authorities from both the government , public bodies and the industry with a view to ensuring their independence and thus the impartiality of their decisions . this requirement of independence should be without prejudice to the possibility for member states to establish regulators having oversight over different sectors , such as audiovisual and telecom . national regulatory authorities should be in possession of the enforcement powers and resources necessary for the fulfilment of their tasks , in terms of staffing , expertise and financial means . the activities of national regulatory authorities established under this directive should ensure respect for the objectives of media pluralism , cultural diversity , consumer protection , the internal market and the promotion of fair competition .


### since this regulation is only intended to facilitate the provision of information , specifically , by electronic means , it should not affect the provisions of union or national law determining the content of regulatory information and , in particular , should not impose any additional regulatory information requirements . while this regulation is intended to allow compliance with regulatory information requirements through electronic means rather by means of paper documents , it should not otherwise affect the relevant union provisions on requirements regarding the documents to be used for the structured presentation of the information in question . the provisions of union legislation on shipments of waste containing procedural requirements for the shipments as should equally remain unaffected by this regulation . this regulation should also be without prejudice to the provisions on reporting obligations set out in regulation no 952 / 2013 or in implementing or delegated acts adopted under its terms . ### since this regulation is only intended to facilitate the provision of information between economic operators and administrative bodies , specifically by electronic means , it should not affect the provisions of union or national law determining the content of regulatory information and , in particular , should not impose any additional regulatory information requirements . while this regulation is intended to allow compliance with regulatory information requirements through electronic means rather by means of paper documents , it should not otherwise affect the relevant union provisions on requirements regarding the documents to be used for the structured presentation of the information in question . the provisions of union legislation on shipments of waste containing procedural requirements for the shipments as should equally remain unaffected by this regulation . this regulation should also be without prejudice to the provisions on reporting obligations set out in regulation no 952 / 2013 or in implementing or delegated acts adopted under its terms .


### the efti platforms used for processing regulatory information shall provide functionalities that ensure that : ### the efti platforms used for processing regulatory information should be subject to the general principles of technological neutrality as well as interoperability with existing electronic information exchange systems and should ensure that :


### authorities have immediate access to regulatory information concerning a freight transport operation processed by means of their efti platforms , when this access is given to the authorities by an economic operator concerned ; ### authorities have access to regulatory information concerning a freight transport operation processed by means of their efti platforms , when this access is given to the authorities by an economic operator concerned ;


### member states shall maintain an updated list of the accredited conformity assessment bodies , and of the efti platforms and efti service providers certified by those bodies in accordance with articles 11 and 12 . they shall make that list publicly available on an official government internet website . the list shall be regularly updated , and by the latest by 31 march each year . ### member states shall maintain an updated list of the accredited conformity assessment bodies , and of the efti platforms and efti service providers certified by those bodies in accordance with articles 11 and 12 . they shall make that list publicly available on an official government internet website . the list shall be regularly updated , and by the latest by 31 may each year .


### by 31 march each year , member states shall submit the lists referred to in paragraph 3 to the commission , together with the address of the website where those lists have been published . the commission shall publish a link to those website addresses on its official webpage . ### by 31 may each year , member states shall submit the lists referred to in paragraph 3 to the commission , together with the address of the website where those lists have been published . the commission shall publish a link to those website addresses on its official webpage .


### currently , the functioning of the internal market for personal pensions is impeded by the high degree of fragmentation between national markets and the limited degree of portability of personal pension products . this can result in difficulties for individuals to make use of their basic freedoms . for instance , they may be prevented from taking up a job or retiring in another member state . in addition , the possibility for providers to use the freedom of establishment and the freedom to provide services is hampered by the lack of standardisation of existing personal pension products . ### currently , the functioning of the internal market for personal pensions is impeded by the high degree of fragmentation between national markets and the limited degree of portability of personal pension products . this can result in difficulties for individuals to make use of their basic freedoms . for instance , they may be prevented from taking up a job or retiring in another member state . in addition , the possibility for providers to use the freedom of establishment and the freedom to provide services is hampered by the lack of standardisation of existing personal pension products ; points out that there is a good supply of working products in several national markets and that the existing products should not be discriminated by tax rules or new regulation ;


### a legislative framework for a pepp will lay the foundations for a successful market in affordable and voluntary retirement - related investments that can be managed on a pan - european scale . by complementing the existing pension products and schemes , it will contribute to meeting the needs of people wishing to enhance the adequacy of their retirement savings , addressing the demographical challenge and providing a powerful new source of private capital for long - term investment . this framework will not replace or harmonise existing national personal pension schemes . ### a legislative framework for a pepp will lay the foundations for a successful market in affordable and voluntary retirement - related investments that can be managed on a pan - european scale . by complementing the existing statutory and occupational pension schemes and products , it will contribute to meeting the needs of people wishing to enhance the adequacy of their retirement savings , addressing the demographic challenge and providing a powerful new source of private capital for long - term investment . this framework will not replace or harmonise existing national personal pension schemes , nor will it affect existing national statutory and occupational pension schemes and products . the pepp will neither directly nor indirectly be linked to the occupation or the employment status of the pepp saver .


### a legislative framework for a pepp will lay the foundations for a successful market in affordable and voluntary retirement - related investments that can be managed on a pan - european scale . by complementing the existing pension products and schemes , it will contribute to meeting the needs of people wishing to enhance the adequacy of their retirement savings , addressing the demographical challenge and providing a powerful new source of private capital for long - term investment . this framework will not replace or harmonise existing national personal pension schemes . ### a legislative framework for a pepp will lay the foundations for a successful market in affordable and voluntary retirement - related investments that can be managed on a pan - european scale . by complementing the existing pension products and schemes , it will contribute to meeting the needs of people wishing to enhance the adequacy of their retirement savings , addressing the demographical challenge and providing a powerful new source of private capital for long - term investment . this framework must not replace or harmonise existing national personal pension schemes .


### the regulation harmonises a set of core features for the pepp , which concern key elements such as distribution , investment policy , provider switching , or cross - border provision and portability . the harmonisation of these core features will improve the level playing field for personal pension providers at large and help boost the completion of the cmu and the integration of the internal market for personal pensions . it will lead to the creation of a largely standardised pan - european product , available in all member states , empowering consumers to make full use of the internal market by transferring their pension rights abroad and offering a broader choice between different types of providers , including in a cross - border way . as a result of fewer barriers to the provision of pension services across borders , a pan - european personal pension product will increase competition between providers on a pan - european basis and create economies of scale that should benefit savers . ### the regulation harmonises a set of core features for the pepp , which concern key elements such as distribution , investment policy , provider switching , or cross - border provision and portability . tax treatment of the pepp , which could be considered as a core feature , will remain a competence of each member state . the harmonisation of these core features will improve the level playing field for personal pension providers at large and help boost the completion of the cmu and the integration of the internal market for personal pensions . it will lead to the creation of a largely standardised pan - european product , available in all member states , empowering consumers to make full use of the internal market by transferring their pension rights abroad and offering a broader choice between different types of providers , including in a cross - border way . as a result of fewer barriers to the provision of pension services across borders , a pan - european personal pension product will increase competition between providers on a pan - european basis and create economies of scale that should benefit savers .


### taking into account the nature of the pension scheme established and the administrative burden involved , pepp providers and distributors should provide clear and adequate information to potential pepp savers and pepp beneficiaries to support their decision - making about their retirement . for the same reason , pepp providers and distributors should equally ensure a high level of transparency throughout the various phases of a scheme comprising pre - enrolment , membership and post - retirement . in particular , information concerning accrued pension entitlements , projected levels of retirement benefits , risks and guarantees , and costs should be given . where projected levels of retirement benefits are based on economic scenarios , that information should also include an unfavourable scenario , which should be extreme but plausible . ### taking into account the nature of the pension scheme established and the administrative burden involved , pepp providers and distributors should provide clear and adequate information to potential pepp savers and pepp beneficiaries to support their decision - making about their retirement . for the same reason , pepp providers and distributors should equally ensure a high level of transparency throughout the various phases of a scheme comprising pre - enrolment , membership and post - retirement . in particular , information concerning accrued pension entitlements , projected levels of retirement benefits , risks and guarantees , and costs should be given . where projected levels of retirement benefits are based on economic scenarios , that information should also include the information that this investment could cause considerable losses .


### pepp providers should inform pepp savers sufficiently in advance before retirement about their pay - out options . where the retirement benefit is not paid out as a lifetime annuity , members approaching retirement should receive information about the benefit payment products available , in order to facilitate financial planning for retirement . ### pepp providers should inform pepp savers sufficiently in advance before retirement about their pay - out options . the payout will be a lifetime annuity but up to 30% of the value can be paid out as a lump - sum payment .


### by setting the prudent person rule as the underlying principle for capital investment and making it possible for pepp providers to operate across borders , the redirection of savings into the sector of personal retirement provision is encouraged , thereby contributing to economic and social progress . ### by setting the prudent person rule as the underlying principle for capital investment and making it possible for pepp providers to operate across borders , the redirection of savings into the sector of personal retirement provision is encouraged , and thereby should contribute to economic and social progress .


### pepp savers should be given the freedom to decide upon subscription of a pepp about their pay - out choice in the decumulation phase , but with a possibility to revise their choice once every five years thereafter , in order to be able to best adapt their pay - out choice to their needs when they near retirement . ### pepp savers should be given the freedom to decide upon subscription of a pepp about their pay - out choice . the payout will be a lifetime annuity but up to 30% of the value can be paid out as a lump - sum payment .


### three years at the latest after the entry into application of this regulation , each pepp shall offer national compartments for all member states upon request addressed to the pepp provider . ### three years at the latest after the entry into application of this regulation , each pepp shall offer national compartments for at least eight member states upon request addressed to the pepp provider .


### major new gas infrastructure , i . e . interconnectors , lng and storage facilities , may , upon request , be exempted , for a defined period of time , from the provisions of articles 9 , 32 , 33 and 34 and article 41 , and under the following conditions : the investment must enhance competition in gas supply and enhance security of supply the level of risk attached to the investment must be such that the investment would not take place unless an exemption was granted ; the infrastructure must be owned by a natural or legal person which is separate at least in terms of its legal form from the system operators in whose systems that infrastructure will be built ; charges must be levied on users of that infrastructure ; and the exemption must not be detrimental to competition or the effective functioning of the internal market in natural gas , or the efficient functioning of the regulated system to which the infrastructure is connected ; ### paragraph 1 is replaced by the following : ' 1 . major new gas infrastructure , i . e . interconnectors , lng and storage facilities , may , upon request , be exempted , for a defined period of time , from the provisions of articles 9 , 32 , 33 and 34 and article 41 , and under the following cumulative conditions : the investment must enhance competition in gas supply and enhance security of supply ; the level of risk attached to the investment must be such that the investment would not take place unless an exemption was granted ; the infrastructure must be owned by a natural or legal person which is separate at least in terms of its legal form from the system operators in whose systems that infrastructure will be built ; charges must be levied on users of that infrastructure ; and the exemption must not be detrimental to competition in the relevant markets , which are likely to be affected by the investment , the effective functioning of the internal market in natural gas , the efficient functioning of the concerned regulated systems ; no eu restrictive measures , such as economic sanctions were imposed on the third country involved in the investment . '


### where the infrastructure in question is under the jurisdiction of a member state and one third countries , the national regulatory authority shall consult the relevant authorities of the third countries prior to adopting a decision . ; ### “prior to adopting the decision the national regulatory authority shall consult : the national regulatory authorities of the member states whose markets are likely to be affected by the new infrastructure ; and the relevant authorities of the third countries , where the infrastructure in question is under jurisdiction of a member state and one third countries . ”


### in respect of gas pipelines to and from third countries completed before [ po : date of entry into force of this directive ] , member states may decide to derogate from articles 9 , 10 , 11 and 32 and article 41 , and for the sections of such pipelines between the border of union jurisdiction and the first interconnection point , provided that the derogation would not be detrimental to competition on or the effective functioning of the internal market in natural gas in the union , or the security of supply in the union . ### in respect of gas pipelines to and from third countries completed before [ po : date of adoption of this proposal ] , the competent authority of the member state may apply to the commission for a temporary derogation from articles 9 , 32 and article 41 , and for the sections of such pipelines between the border of union jurisdiction and the first interconnection point , provided that the third country is not subject to any eu restrictive measures , such as economic sanctions and the derogation would not be detrimental to competition on or the effective functioning of the internal market in natural gas in the union , or the security of supply in the union . within a period of three months from the day following the receipt of an application , the commission shall take a decision on whether to grant a derogation in accordance with the above conditions , as well as with the core objectives of the energy union . that three - month period may be extended by additional three months where further information is sought by the commission .


### where the gas pipeline in question is located in the jurisdiction of more than one member state , the member state in the jurisdiction of which the first interconnection point is located shall decide on a derogation for the pipeline . ### where the gas pipeline in question is located in the jurisdiction of more than one member state , the member state in the jurisdiction of which the first interconnection point is located may apply to the commission for a temporary derogation for the pipeline .


### it is thus appropriate to stress in the general objective of the programme – within its contribution towards responding to economic and social challenges – that enhancing cohesion , competitiveness , productivity , sustainable growth , and job creation should also contribute to the preparations for future participation in the euro area by those member states whose currency is not the euro . ### it is thus appropriate to stress in the general objective of the programme – within its contribution towards responding to economic and social challenges – that enhancing cohesion , competitiveness , productivity , sustainable growth , and quality job creation should also contribute to the preparations for future participation in the euro area by those member states whose currency is not the euro . a thorough ex - post evaluation of how the programme has assisted structural reforms in member states is a necessary part of that general objective .


### the tariffs applicable to low volume senders of cross - border parcels and other postal items , particularly small and medium - sized enterprises and individuals , are still relatively high . this has a direct negative impact on users seeking cross - border parcel delivery services , especially in the context of e - commerce . ### in some cases the tariffs applicable to low volume senders of cross - border parcels and other postal items , particularly small and medium - sized enterprises and individuals , are still relatively high . this has a direct negative impact on users seeking cross - border parcel delivery services , especially in the context of e - commerce .


### currently , postal services are regulated by directive 97 / 67 / ec of the european parliament and of the council49 . this directive establishes common rules governing the provision of postal services and the universal postal service in the union . it focuses primarily , but not exclusively , on national universal services and does not address regulatory oversight of parcel delivery service providers , transparency of tariffs and terminal rates for certain cross - border parcel delivery services , the assessment of the affordability of tariffs for certain cross - border parcel delivery services and transparent and non - discriminatory access to certain cross - border parcel delivery services and / or infrastructure . this regulation therefore complements , insofar as cross - border parcel delivery services are concerned , the rules set out in directive 97 / 67 / ec . _________________ 49 directive 97 / 67 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 15 december 1997 on common rules for the development of the internal market of community postal services and the improvement of quality of service . ### currently , postal services are regulated by directive 97 / 67 / ec of the european parliament and of the council49 . this directive establishes common rules governing the provision of postal services and the universal postal service in the union . it focuses primarily , but not exclusively , on national universal services and also calls for regulatory oversight of affordability and transparency of cross - border universal postal services . _________________ 49 directive 97 / 67 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 15 december 1997 on common rules for the development of the internal market of community postal services and the improvement of quality of service .


### currently , postal services are regulated by directive 97 / 67 / ec of the european parliament and of the council49 . this directive establishes common rules governing the provision of postal services and the universal postal service in the union . it focuses primarily , but not exclusively , on national universal services and does not address regulatory oversight of parcel delivery service providers , transparency of tariffs and terminal rates for certain cross - border parcel delivery services , the assessment of the affordability of tariffs for certain cross - border parcel delivery services and transparent and non - discriminatory access to certain cross - border parcel delivery services and / or infrastructure . this regulation therefore complements , insofar as cross - border parcel delivery services are concerned , the rules set out in directive 97 / 67 / ec . _________________ 49 directive 97 / 67 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 15 december 1997 on common rules for the development of the internal market of community postal services and the improvement of quality of service . ### currently , postal services are regulated by directive 97 / 67 / ec of the european parliament and of the council49 . this directive establishes common rules governing the provision of postal services and the universal postal service in the union . it focuses primarily , but not exclusively , on national universal services and does not address regulatory oversight of parcel delivery service providers , transparency of tariffs for certain cross - border parcel delivery services , the assessment of the affordability of tariffs for certain cross - border parcel delivery services . this regulation therefore complements , insofar as cross - border parcel delivery services are concerned , the rules set out in directive 97 / 67 / ec . _________________ 49 directive 97 / 67 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 15 december 1997 on common rules for the development of the internal market of community postal services and the improvement of quality of service .


### in order to ensure transparency across the union , the analysis of a national regulatory authority should be submitted to the national regulatory authorities of the other member states and to the commission . confidentiality is to be ensured by the national regulatory authorities and the commission . the commission may also request the european regulators group for postal services to provide a union - wide analysis on the basis of the national contributions . ### in order to ensure transparency across the union , a non - confidential version of the analysis of a national regulatory authority should be submitted to the commission . confidentiality is to be ensured by the national regulatory authorities and the commission in accordance with article 22a of directive 97 / 67 / ec . the commission may also request the european regulators group for postal services to provide a union - wide analysis on the basis of the national contributions .


### the transparency of tariffs and terminal rates for certain cross - border parcel delivery services and the assessment of the affordability of certain cross - border tariffs ; ### the transparency of tariffs for certain cross - border parcel delivery services .


### by 31 march of each calendar year , all parcel delivery service providers shall submit the following information to the national regulatory authority of the member state in which they are established : ### by 31 may of each calendar year , all parcel delivery service providers shall submit the following information to the national regulatory authority of the member state in which they are established :


### the national regulatory authority shall assess the affordability of cross - border tariffs included in the public lists of tariffs obtained in accordance with article 4 within 3 months of receipt of that information . in that assessment , in particular the following elements shall be taken into account : ### if the national regulatory authority deems it necessary , it shall assess the affordability of cross - border tariffs included in the public lists of tariffs obtained in accordance with article 4 within 3 months of receipt of that information .


### whenever universal service providers providing parcel delivery services conclude multilateral agreements on terminal rates they shall meet all reasonable requests for access to all network elements and associated facilities as well as relevant services and information systems , necessary for the provision of cross - border parcel delivery services . ### whenever universal service providers providing parcel delivery services conclude multilateral agreements on terminal rates they shall , under and subject to the conditions of general eu competition law , meet all reasonable requests for access to all network elements and associated facilities as well as relevant services and information systems , necessary for the provision of cross - border parcel delivery services .


### for the achievement of a genuine digital single market , the harmonisation of certain aspects concerning contracts for supply of digital content , taking as a base a high level of consumer protection , is necessary . ### for the achievement of a genuine digital single market , the harmonisation of certain aspects concerning contracts for supply of digital content , taking as a base a high level of consumer protection , is necessary , as well as legal certainty for digital content providers .