### in view of ensuring equal treatment for all applicants and beneficiaries of international protection , as well as in order to ensure consistency with current union asylum acquis , in particular with council directive 2004 / 83 / ec of 29 april 2004 on minimum standards for the qualification and status of third country nationals or stateless persons as refugees or as persons who otherwise need international protection and the content of the protection granted and regulation no [ … / … ] [ establishing the criteria and mechanisms for determining the member state responsible for examining an application for international protection lodged in one of the member states by a third - country national or a stateless person ] , it is appropriate to extent the scope of this regulation to order to include applicants for subsidiary protection and persons enjoying subsidiary protection . ### in view of ensuring equal treatment for all applicants and beneficiaries of international protection , as well as in order to ensure consistency with current union asylum acquis , in particular with directive 2011 / 95 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 13 december 2011 on standards for the qualification of third - country nationals or stateless persons as beneficiaries of international protection , for a uniform status for refugees or for persons eligible for subsidiary protection , and for the content of the protection granted1 and regulation no [ … / … ] [ establishing the criteria and mechanisms for determining the member state responsible for examining an application for international protection lodged in one of the member states by a third - country national or a stateless person ] , it is appropriate to extent the scope of this regulation to order to include applicants for subsidiary protection and persons enjoying subsidiary protection . _______________ 1 oj l 337 , 20 . 12 . 2011 , p . 9 .


### by way of derogation from paragraph 1 , where it is not possible to take the fingerprints of such person on account of measures taken to ensure the health of the person or the protection of public health , the member state concerned shall take and send the fingerprints of the person , in accordance with the deadline set out in paragraph 2 , once these grounds no longer prevail . ### by way of derogation from paragraph 1 , where it is not possible to take the fingerprints of such person on account of measures taken to ensure the health of the person , for the protection of public health or for technical reasons , the member state concerned shall take and send the fingerprints of the person , in accordance with the deadline set out in paragraph 2 , once these grounds no longer prevail .


### when exercising the powers delegated in articles 3 , 6 , 10 and , 12 and , the commission shall ensure that the delegated acts do not impose a significant additional administrative burden on the member states and on the respondents . ### when exercising the powers delegated in articles 3 , 6 , 10 and , 12 and , the commission shall ensure that the delegated acts do not impose a significant additional burden on the member states and on the respondents and reductions to the burden are pursued . in addition , the commission shall duly justify the actions in those delegated acts and shall provide information with input from member states on burden and production costs as referred to in article 14 of regulation no 223 / 2009 .


### the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in articles 3 , 6 , 10 and , 12 and shall be conferred on the commission for an indeterminate period of time from [ ] . ### the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in articles 3 , 6 , 10 and , 12 and shall be conferred on the commission for a period of 5 years from [ publication office : please insert the exact date of the entry into force of this regulation ] . the commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than 9 months before the end of the 5 year period . the delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration , unless the european parliament or the council opposes such extension not later than 3 months before the end of each period .


### consider a sufficiently large number of credit agreements available on the market so as to enable the recommendation of the most suitable credit agreements for the consumer ' s needs , financial situation and personal circumstances ; ### disclose to the consumer the range of credit agreements they consider so that the consumer understands the basis of the recommendation of suitable credit agreements for the consumer ' s needs , financial situation and personal circumstances ;


### the competent authority shall make its decision pursuant to paragraph 2 within three months from the request for development consent and provided that the developer has submitted all the requisite information . depending on the nature , complexity , location and size of the proposed project , the competent authority may extend that deadline by a further 3 months ; in that case , the competent authority shall inform the developer of the reasons justifying the extension and of the date when its determination is expected . ### the competent authority shall make its decision pursuant to paragraph 2 within thirty days from the request for development consent and provided that the developer has submitted all the requisite information . depending on the nature , complexity , location and size of the proposed project , the competent authority may extend that deadline once by a further thirty days ; in that case , the competent authority shall inform the developer in writing of the reasons justifying the extension and of the date when its determination is expected .


### if the consultations and the information gathered pursuant to articles 5 , 6 and 7 conclude that a project will have significant adverse environmental effects , the competent authority , as early as possible and in close cooperation with the authorities referred to in article 6 and the developer , shall consider whether the environmental report referred to in article 5 should be revised and the project modified to avoid or reduce these adverse effects and whether additional mitigation or compensation measures are needed . ### if in light of the consultations and the information gathered pursuant to articles 5 , 6 and 7 the competent authority concludes that a project will have significant adverse effects on the environment and decides to grant development consent , it shall consider whether the development consent should include appropriate measures to monitor the effectiveness of any mitigation and compensation measures .


### the natural and man - made disaster risks and risk of accidents , with particular regard to hydromorphological changes , substances , or technologies or living organisms used , to specific surface and subsurface conditions or alternative use , and to the probability of accidents or disasters and the vulnerability of the project to these risks ; ### the risk of accidents , with particular regard to substances , technologies or living organisms used .


### for projects listed in annex ii , the developer shall provide information on the characteristics of the project , its potential impact on the environment and the measures envisaged in order to avoid and reduce significant effects . the detailed list of information to be provided is specified in annex ii . a . ### for projects listed in annex ii , which in accordance with the laws of member states require a case - by - case examination or which meet the thresholds or criteria set by the member states in accordance with paragraph 2 , the developer shall provide information on the characteristics of the project and its potential impact on the environment . the detailed list of information to be provided is specified in annex ii . a .


### the competent authority shall ensure that the environmental report is verified by accredited and technically competent experts and / or committees of national experts . ### the competent authority shall ensure that the environmental report is verified by qualified and technically competent experts and / or committees of national experts .


### under the coordinated procedure , the competent authority shall coordinate the various individual assessments required by the union legislation concerned and issued by several authorities , without prejudice to any provisions to the contrary contained in other relevant union legislation . ### if a project is subject to the coordinated procedure , the competent authority shall coordinate the various individual assessments required by the union legislation concerned and issued by several authorities , without prejudice to any provisions to the contrary contained in other relevant union legislation .


### land , soil , water , air and climate change ; ### land , soil , water , air and climate ;


### when a case - by - case examination is carried out or thresholds or criteria are set for the purpose of paragraph 2 , the competent authority shall take account of selection criteria related to the characteristics and location of the project and its potential impact on the environment . the detailed list of selection criteria to be used is specified in annex iii . ### when a case - by - case examination is carried out or thresholds or criteria are set for the purpose of paragraph 2 , the competent authority shall take account of the relevant selection criteria related to the characteristics and location of the project and its potential impact on the environment . the detailed list of selection criteria is specified in annex iii .


### the environmental assessment of the competent authority referred to in article 3 and the environmental conditions attached to the decision , including a description of the main measures to avoid , reduce and , if possible , offset significant adverse effects ; ### results of the environmental assessment , including a summary of the comments received pursuant to articles 6 and 7 and the environmental conditions attached to the decision , including a description of the main measures to avoid , reduce and , if possible , offset significant adverse effects ;


### where accredited and technically competent experts assisted the competent authority to prepare the determination referred to in article 5 , the same experts shall not be used by the developer for the preparation of the environmental report . ### where qualified and technically competent experts assisted the competent authority to prepare the determination referred to in article 5 , the same experts shall not be used by the developer for the preparation of the environmental report .


### the developer shall ensure that the environmental report is prepared by accredited and technically competent experts or ### the developer shall ensure that the environmental report is prepared by qualified and technically competent experts or


### a description , of the technical , locational or other aspects of the alternatives considered , including the identification of the least environmentally impacting one , and an indication of the main reasons for the choice made , taking into account the environmental effects . ### a description , of the technical , locational or other aspects of the relevant alternatives considered , including the identification of the least environmentally impacting one , and an indication of the main reasons for the choice made , taking into account the environmental effects .


### projects for which the obligation to carry out assessments of the effects on the environment arises simultaneously from this directive and other union legislation shall be subject to coordinated or joint procedures fulfilling the requirements of the relevant union legislation . ### projects for which the obligation to carry out assessments of the effects on the environment arises simultaneously from this directive and other union legislation may be subject to coordinated or joint procedures fulfilling the requirements of the relevant union legislation , if deemed appropriate by the authorities in the member state .


### the natural and man - made disaster risks and risk of accidents , with particular regard to hydromorphological changes , substances , or technologies or living organisms used , to specific surface and subsurface conditions or alternative use , and to the probability of accidents or disasters and the vulnerability of the project to these risks ; ### the risk of accidents , with particular regard to , where relevant , hydromorphological changes , substances , technologies or living organisms used , to specific surface and subsurface conditions or alternative use ;


### member states shall appoint one authority , which shall be responsible for facilitating the development consent procedure for each project . ### member states may appoint one authority , which shall be responsible for facilitating the development consent procedure for each project .


### exposure , vulnerability and resilience of the factors referred to in points , and , to natural and man - made disaster risks . ### exposure , vulnerability and resilience of the factors referred to in points , and , to likely natural and man - made disaster risks , insofar as the existing eu legislation or international conventions request such an assessment .


### having examined the environmental report and the concerns and opinions expressed by the public concerned , the main reasons and considerations on which the decision is based , including information about the public participation process ; ### having examined the environmental report and the concerns and opinions expressed by the public concerned , the main reasons and considerations on which the decision is based , including information about how comments received through the public participation process have been taken into account , including when a project would have an impact on property values .


### the detailed arrangements for the use and selection of accredited and technically competent experts , shall be determined by the member states . ### the detailed arrangements for the use and selection of qualified and technically competent experts , shall be determined by the member states .


### the competent authority shall make its decision pursuant to paragraph 2 within three months from the request for development consent and provided that the developer has submitted all the requisite information . depending on the nature , complexity , location and size of the proposed project , the competent authority may extend that deadline by a further 3 months ; in that case , the competent authority shall inform the developer of the reasons justifying the extension and of the date when its determination is expected . ### the competent authority shall make its decision pursuant to paragraph 2 within thirty days from the request for development consent and provided that the developer has submitted all the requisite information . depending on the nature , complexity , location and size of the proposed project , the competent authority may extend that deadline once by a further thirty days ; in that case , the competent authority shall inform the developer in writing of the reasons justifying the extension and of the date when its determination is expected .


### if the consultations and the information gathered pursuant to articles 5 , 6 and 7 conclude that a project will have significant adverse environmental effects , the competent authority , as early as possible and in close cooperation with the authorities referred to in article 6 and the developer , shall consider whether the environmental report referred to in article 5 should be revised and the project modified to avoid or reduce these adverse effects and whether additional mitigation or compensation measures are needed . ### if in light of the consultations and the information gathered pursuant to articles 5 , 6 and 7 the competent authority concludes that a project will have significant adverse effects on the environment and decides to grant development consent , it shall consider whether the development consent should include appropriate measures to monitor the effectiveness of any mitigation and compensation measures .


### the description of the likely significant effects should cover the direct effects and any indirect , secondary , cumulative , transboundary , short - , medium - and long - term , permanent and temporary , positive and negative effects of the project . this description should take into account the environmental protection objectives established at eu or member state level which are relevant to the project . ### the description of the likely significant effects should cover the direct effects and if feasible and relevant , any indirect , secondary , cumulative , transboundary , short - , medium - and long - term , permanent and temporary , positive and negative effects of the project . this description should take into account the environmental protection objectives established at eu or member state level which are relevant to the project .


### the use of natural resources , in particular land , soil , water , biodiversity and the ecosystem services it provides , considering as far possible the availability of these resources also in the light of changing climatic conditions ; ### the use of relevant natural resources .


### any sales or service contract concluded away from business premises with the simultaneous physical presence of the trader and the consumer or any sales or service contract for which an offer was made by the consumer in the same circumstances , or ### any sales or service contract during an excursion organized by the trader away from their business premises , or during a visit by a trader to the consumer ' s home or to that of another consumer , or to the consumer ' s place of work , where the visit does not take place at the express request of the consumer .


### an off - premises contract should be defined as a contract concluded with the simultaneous physical presence of the trader and the consumer , away from business premises , for example at the consumer ' s home or workplace . in an off - premises context , consumers are under psychological pressure no matter whether they have solicited the trader ' s visit or not . furthermore , in order to prevent circumventions of rules when consumers are approached away from business premises , a contract negotiated , for example at the consumer ' s home but concluded in a shop should be regarded as an off - premises contract . ### an off - premises contract should be defined as a contract concluded with the simultaneous physical presence of the trader and the consumer , away from business premises , for example at the consumer ' s home or workplace . contracts which are concluded away from the business premises of the trader are characterised by the fact that the consumer is not prepared for the negotiations of the contract and is under psychological pressure regardless whether he / she has solicited the trader’s visit or not . furthermore , in order to prevent circumventions of rules when consumers are approached away from business premises , a contract negotiated , for example at the consumer ' s home but concluded in a shop should be regarded as an off - premises contract . however , contracts which , according to the provisions of the member states , are authenticated by a public official , do not present a situation where the consumer is put under such exceptional psychological pressure . such contracts are hence neither considered as off - premises contracts nor as distance contracts within the meaning of this directive .


### for the sale of immovable property or relating to other immovable property rights , except for rental and works relating to immovable property ; ### for or in connection with the sale or acquisition of immovable property or the formation or transfer of rights in rem or contracts in the context of a sale of immovable property or the formation or transfer of rights in rem . this includes , in particular agreements connected with such legal acts , such as sales of immovable property still to be developed or hire - purchase . this directive shall however apply to contracts for mere rental of immovable property or mere works on immovable property ;


### if the contract is concluded through a medium which allows limited space or time to display the information , the trader shall provide at least the information regarding the main characteristics of the product and the total price referred to in articles 5 and on that particular medium prior to the conclusion of such a contract . the other information referred to in articles 5 and 7 shall be provided by the trader to the consumer in an appropriate way in accordance with paragraph 1 . ### if the contract is concluded via telephone or through a medium which allows limited space or time to display the information , the trader shall provide at least the information regarding the main characteristics of the product and the total price referred to in articles 5 and on that particular medium prior to the conclusion of such a contract . the other information referred to in articles 5 shall be provided by the trader to the consumer in an appropriate way in accordance with paragraph 1 .


### with respect to distance contracts , the information provided for in article 9 shall be given or made available to the consumer prior to the conclusion of the contract , in plain and intelligible language and be legible , in a way appropriate to the means of distance communication used . ### with respect to distance contracts , the information provided for in article 5 shall be given or made available to the consumer in time for the conclusion of the contract , in plain and intelligible language and be legible , in a way appropriate to the means of distance communication used .


### where the trader has proved that remedying the lack of conformity by repair or replacement is unlawful , impossible or would cause the trader a disproportionate effort , the consumer may choose to have the price reduced or the contract rescinded . a trader ' s effort is disproportionate if it imposes costs on him which , in comparison with the price reduction or the rescission of the contract , are excessive , taking into account the value of the goods if there was no lack of conformity and the significance of the lack of conformity . ### where the remedy chosen by the consumer is repair or replacement and the trader has proved that remedying the lack of conformity according to the choice of the consumer is unlawful , impossible or would cause the trader a disproportionate effort , the consumer shall be offered the other of those two remedies .


### this directive shall only apply to financial services as regards certain off - premises contracts as provided for by articles 8 to 20 , unfair contract terms as provided for by articles 30 to 39 and general provisions as provided for by articles 40 to 46 , read in conjunction with article 4 on full harmonisation . ### this directive shall only apply to financial services as regards unfair contract terms as provided for by articles 30 to 39 and general provisions as provided for by articles 40 to 46 , read in conjunction with article 4 on full harmonisation .


### the trader has failed to remedy the lack of conformity within a reasonable time ; ### the trader has failed , or according to objective circumstances is likely to fail , to remedy the lack of conformity within a reasonable time ;


### member states shall refrain from imposing any presentational requirements as to the way the contract terms are expressed or made available to the consumer . ### member states shall refrain from imposing any requirements on the presentation of contract terms , except for presentational requirements in relation to persons with disabilities . this article does not affect the freedom of the member states to impose additional requirements for the validity or effects of the contract such as the authentication of the contract or the certification of the signature .


### the consumer may resort to any remedy available under paragraph 1 , where one of the following situations exists : the trader has implicitly or explicitly refused to remedy the lack of conformity ; the trader has failed to remedy the lack of conformity within a reasonable time ; the trader has tried to remedy the lack of conformity , causing significant inconvenience to the consumer ; the same defect has reappeared more than once within a short period of time . ### without prejudice to paragraph 5 , the consumer may insist on a reasonable reduction in price or rescission of the contract , where one of the following situations exists : the consumer is entitled to neither repair nor replacement , or the trader has failed to remedy the lack of conformity within a reasonable time ; the trader has remedied the lack of conformity , causing significant inconvenience to the consumer ;


### the definition of durable medium should include in particular documents on paper , usb sticks , cd - roms , dvds , memory cards and the hard drive of the computer on which the electronic mail or a pdf file is stored . ### the definition of a durable medium should include , in particular , documents on paper , usb sticks , cd - roms , dvds memory cards and the hard drive of the computer on which the electronic mail or a computer file is stored . the question of how long is adequate for storage of a message depends on the nature of the good or service in question . where a trader or consumer is under an obligation to provide information on a durable medium providing that information on a durable medium should be satisfied by providing it in a properly addressed e - mail .


### as provided for in paragraphs 2 to 5 , where the goods do not conform to the contract , the consumer is entitled to : have the lack of conformity remedied by repair or replacement , have the price reduced , have the contract rescinded . ### where the goods do not conform to the contract , the consumer is entitled either to : have the lack of conformity remedied by repair or replacement in accordance with paragraphs 2 , 3 and 5 , or to a reasonable reduction in price or rescission of the contract in accordance with paragraphs 4 , 5 and 5 .


### the trader has tried to remedy the lack of conformity , causing significant inconvenience to the consumer ; ### the trader has remedied the lack of conformity , causing significant inconvenience to the consumer , or if the trader , according to objective circumstances , will not be able to remedy the lack of conformity without causing significant inconvenience to the consumer ;


### formal requirements for off - premises contracts ### pre - contractual formal requirements for off - premises contracts .


### draft legislative resolution ### considers that the fiscalis and customs programmes should enjoy different legal arrangements for implementation , evaluation , monitoring and control and that the best way of preserving the identity of the programmes is to keep them separate ;


### draft legislative resolution ### will therefore take appropriate actions , including possibly rejecting commission ' s proposal , to secure the adoption of two separate legal bases for the fiscalis and customs programmes respectively ;


### an annual fee shall be paid by persons placing biocidal products on the market ; and ### an annual fee shall be paid by persons placing biocidal products on the market with the exception of smes ; and


### the exposure of humans to that active substance in a biocidal product , under normal conditions of use , is negligible , in particular where the product is used in closed systems or strictly controlled conditions ; ### the exposure of humans to that active substance in a biocidal product , under prescribed conditions of use , is negligible , in particular where the product is used in closed systems or strictly controlled conditions ;


### member states may require that biocidal products placed on the market of their territories are labelled in their national language or languages . ### member states shall require that biocidal products placed on the market of their territories are labelled in their national language or one of their national languages , in the case of more than one .


### treated articles or materials shall be labelled with the following information : the name of all active substances that were used to treat the article or materials or that were incorporated in the articles or materials ; where relevant , the biocidal property attributed to treated articles or materials ; the authorisation number of all biocidal products that were used for the treatment or were incorporated in the articles or materials ; any hazard statement or precautionary statement set out in the authorisation for the biocidal product . ### treated articles or materials shall be labelled with the following information : the names , using wherever possible common nomenclature , of all active substances that were used to treat the articles or materials or that were incorporated in the articles or materials , unless there are already labelling requirements under existing sector - specific legislation ; where relevant , the biocidal property attributed to treated articles ; the authorisation number of all biocidal products that were used for the treatment or were incorporated in the articles or materials ; only for treated articles and where relevant , any hazard statement or precautionary statement set out in the authorisation for the biocidal product .


### the labelling shall be clearly visible , easily legible and appropriately durable . ### the labelling shall be clearly visible , easily legible , appropriately durable and in the national language or one of the national languages of the member state on whose market the treated article or material shall be placed .


### the receiving competent authority may require that applications for a national authorisation be submitted in one or more of the official languages of the member state where that competent authority is situated . ### the receiving competent authority may require that applications for a national authorisation be submitted in one of the official languages of the member state where that competent authority is situated .


### access decisions and mutually agreed terms , where applicable ; ### access permits and mutually agreed terms , where applicable ;


### every ten years after its first report the commission shall , on the basis of reporting on and experience with the application of this regulation , review the functioning and effectiveness of this regulation . in its reporting the commission shall in particular consider the administrative consequences for public research institutions , small or medium - sized enterprises and micro - enterprises . it shall also consider the need for further union action on access to genetic resources and traditional knowledge associated with genetic resources . ### every ten years after its first report the commission shall , on the basis of reporting on and experience with the application of this regulation , review the functioning and effectiveness of this regulation . in its reporting the commission shall in particular consider the administrative consequences for public research institutions , small or medium - sized enterprises and micro - enterprises . it shall also consider the need for further union action on access to genetic resources .


### this regulation applies to genetic resources over which states exercise sovereign rights and to traditional knowledge associated with genetic resources that are accessed after the entry into force of the nagoya protocol for the union . it also applies to the benefits arising from the use of such genetic resources and to traditional knowledge associated with genetic resources . ### this regulation applies to genetic resources over which states exercise sovereign rights that are accessed after the entry into force of the nagoya protocol for the union . it also applies to the benefits arising from the use of such genetic resources .


### users shall declare to the competent authorities established under article 6 that they exercised due diligence in accordance with article 4 on the occasion of requesting market approval for a product developed on the basis of genetic resources or traditional knowledge associated with such resources , or at the time of commercialisation where a market approval is not required . ### users shall declare to the competent authorities established under article 6 that they exercised due diligence in accordance with article 4 on the occasion of requesting market approval for a product developed on the basis of genetic resources , or at the time of commercialisation where a market approval is not required .


### this regulation establishes rules governing access and benefit - sharing for genetic resources and traditional knowledge associated with genetic resources , in accordance with the provisions of the nagoya protocol on access to genetic resources and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from their utilisation to the convention on biological diversity . ### this regulation establishes rules governing compliance with access and benefit - sharing for genetic resources and traditional knowledge associated with genetic resources , in accordance with the provisions of the nagoya protocol on access to genetic resources and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from their utilisation to the convention on biological diversity .


### ' user ' means a natural or legal person using genetic resources or traditional knowledge associated with genetic resources ; ### ' user ' means a natural or legal person using genetic resources ;


### users shall exercise due diligence to ascertain that genetic resources and traditional knowledge associated with genetic resources used were accessed in accordance with applicable access and benefit - sharing legislation or regulatory requirements and that , where relevant , benefits are fairly and equitably shared upon mutually agreed terms . users shall seek , keep , and transfer to subsequent users information relevant for access and benefit - sharing . ### users shall exercise due diligence to ascertain that genetic resources used were accessed in accordance with applicable access and benefit - sharing legislation or regulatory requirements and that , where relevant , benefits are fairly and equitably shared upon mutually agreed terms . users shall seek , keep , and transfer to subsequent users information relevant for access and benefit - sharing .


### the commission should review the methodology for estimating land - use change emission factors included in annexes viii and v to directives 2009 / 28 / ec and 98 / 70 / ec respectively in the light of adaptation to technical and scientific progress . to this end , and if warranted by the latest available scientific evidence , the commission should consider the possibility of revising the proposed crop group indirect land - use change factors , as well as introducing factors at further levels of disaggregation and including additional values should new biofuel feedstocks come to market . ### the commission should periodically review the list of available advanced biofuels as laid down in annex ix in order to take account of technical and scientific progress .


### liquid renewable fuels are likely to be required by the transport sector in order to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions . advanced biofuels , such as those made from wastes and algae , provide high greenhouse gas savings with low risk of causing indirect land use change and do not compete directly for agricultural land for the food and feed markets . it is appropriate , therefore , to encourage greater production of such advanced biofuels as these are currently not commercially available in large quantities , in part due to competition for public subsidies with established food crop based biofuel technologies . further incentives should be provided by increasing the weighting of advanced biofuels towards 10% target for transport set in directive 2009 / 28 / ec compared to conventional biofuels . in this context , only advanced biofuels with low estimated indirect land use change impacts and high overall greenhouse gas savings should be supported as part of the post 2020 renewable energy policy framework . ### liquid renewable fuels are likely to be required by the transport sector in order to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions . advanced biofuels , such as those made from wastes and algae , provide high greenhouse gas savings with low risk of causing indirect land use change and do not compete directly for agricultural land for the food and feed markets . it is appropriate , therefore , to encourage greater production of such advanced biofuels as these are currently not commercially available in large quantities . further incentives should be provided by increasing the weighting of advanced biofuels towards 10% target for transport set in directive 2009 / 28 / ec compared to conventional biofuels . in this context , advanced biofuels with low estimated indirect land use change impacts and high overall greenhouse gas savings should be supported as part of the post 2020 renewable energy policy framework .


### the delegation of powers referred to in articles 7a , the second subparagraph of article 7b , articles 7d , 7d , 7d , 8a and 10 may be revoked at any time by the european parliament or by the council . a decision of revocation shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision . it shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the official journal of the european union or at a later date specified therein . it shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force . ### the delegation of powers referred to in articles 7a , the second subparagraph of article 7b , articles 7d , 8a and 10 may be revoked at any time by the european parliament or by the council . a decision of revocation shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision . it shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the official journal of the european union or at a later date specified therein . it shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force .


### for the calculation of biofuels in the numerator , the share of energy from biofuels produced from cereal and other starch rich crops , sugars and oil crops shall be no more than 5% , the estimated share at the end of 2011 , of the final consumption of energy in transport in 2020 . ### for the calculation of biofuels in the numerator , the share of energy from advanced biofuels shall be at least 2 % of the final consumption of energy in transport in 2020 .


### the commission should review the effectiveness of the measures introduced by this directive , based on the best and latest available scientific evidence , in limiting indirect land - use change greenhouse gas emissions and addressing ways to further minimise that impact , which could include the introduction of estimated indirect land - use change emission factors in the sustainability scheme as of 1st january 2021 . ### the commission should review the effectiveness of the measures introduced by this directive , based on the best and latest available scientific evidence , in limiting indirect land - use change greenhouse gas emissions and addressing ways to further minimise that impact .


### liquid renewable fuels are likely to be required by the transport sector in order to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions . advanced biofuels , such as those made from wastes and algae , provide high greenhouse gas savings with low risk of causing indirect land use change and do not compete directly for agricultural land for the food and feed markets . it is appropriate , therefore , to encourage greater production of such advanced biofuels as these are currently not commercially available in large quantities , in part due to competition for public subsidies with established food crop based biofuel technologies . further incentives should be provided by increasing the weighting of advanced biofuels towards 10% target for transport set in directive 2009 / 28 / ec compared to conventional biofuels . in this context , only advanced biofuels with low estimated indirect land use change impacts and high overall greenhouse gas savings should be supported as part of the post 2020 renewable energy policy framework . ### liquid renewable fuels are likely to be required by the transport sector in order to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions . advanced biofuels , such as those made from wastes and algae , provide high greenhouse gas savings with low risk of causing indirect land use change and do not compete directly for agricultural land for the food and feed markets . it is appropriate , therefore , to encourage greater production of such advanced biofuels as these are currently not commercially available in large quantities , in part due to competition for public subsidies with established food crop based biofuel technologies . further incentives should be provided by increasing the weighting of advanced biofuels towards 10% target for transport set in directive 2009 / 28 / ec compared to conventional biofuels by setting 2% target for advanced biofuels .


### a delegated act adopted pursuant to articles 7a , the second subparagraph of article 7b , articles 7d , 7d , 7d , 8a and 10 shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the european parliament or the council within a period of 2 months of notification of that act to the european parliament and the council or if , before the expiry of that period , the european parliament and the council have both informed the commission that they will not object . that period shall be extended by 2 months at the initiative of the european parliament or the council . ### a delegated act adopted pursuant to articles 7a , the second subparagraph of article 7b , articles 7d , 8a and 10 shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the european parliament or the council within a period of 2 months of notification of that act to the european parliament and the council or if , before the expiry of that period , the european parliament and the council have both informed the commission that they will not object . that period shall be extended by 2 months at the initiative of the european parliament or the council .


### the estimated indirect land - use change emissions should be included in the reporting of greenhouse gas emissions from biofuels under directives 98 / 70 / ec and 2009 / 28 / ec . biofuels made from feedstocks that do not lead to additional demand for land , such as those from waste feedstocks , should be assigned a zero emissions factor . ### biofuels made from feedstocks that do not lead to additional demand for land , such as those from waste feedstocks or yield increases , should be assigned a zero emissions factor .


### the transmission system operators shall enable permanent physical capacity to transport gas in both directions on all interconnections within two years from the entry into force of this regulation , except in cases where at the request of a competent authority , the commission decides that the addition of a bi - directional flow capacity would not enhance the security of supply of any member state . such decision may be reviewed if circumstances change . the level of the bi - directional flow capacity shall be reached in a cost efficient way and at least take into account the capacity required to meet the supply standard set in article 7 . within that two year period , the gas transmission system operator shall adapt the functioning of the transmission system as a whole so as to enable bi - directional gas flows . ### if necessary according to the risk and impact assessment carried out in accordance with article 8 , taking into account technical feasibility and a cost - benefit analysis , the transmission system operators shall within three years from the entry into force of this regulation enable permanent physical capacity to transport gas in both directions on those interconnections where at the addition of a bi - directional flow capacity would enhance the security of supply , in particular during an emergency . the assessment may be reviewed if circumstances change . within that three - year period , the gas transmission system operator shall , in accordance with the risk and impact assessment carried out in accordance with article 8 , taking into account technical feasibility and a cost - benefit analysis , adapt the functioning of the transmission system as a whole so as to enable bi - directional gas flows .


### by [ 30 september 2010 ; 6 months after entry into force ] each competent authority shall fully assess the risks affecting the security of gas supply in its member state by : using the standards specified in articles 6 and 7 ; b ) taking into account all relevant national and regional circumstances ; c ) running various scenarios of exceptionally high demand and supply disruption , such as failure of main transmission infrastructures , storages , lng terminals , and disruption of supplies from third country suppliers ; d ) identifying the interaction and correlation of risks with other member states . ### by [ 30 march 2011 ; 12 months after entry into force ] each competent authority shall undertake a risk and impact assessment that shall be the basis for : the establishment of the risk profile of the member state concerned , taking into account all relevant national and regional circumstances ; b ) the establishment of the preventive action plan of the member state concerned ; c ) the establishment of the emergency plan of the member state concerned ; the risk and impact assessment shall be based on the standards specified in articles 6 and 7 and shall include running various scenarios of exceptionally high demand and / or supply disruption , such as failure of main transmission infrastructures , storages , lng terminals , and disruption of supplies from third - country producers . account shall be taken of the interaction and correlation of risks with other member states .


### early warning level : when there is concrete , serious and reliable information , possibly triggered by an early warning mechanism , that an event may occur which will deteriorate the supply conditions ; ### early warning level : concrete , serious and reliable suggests that supply conditions could deteriorate in the short term . the market is expected to solve the problem without the intervention of the competent authority ;


### this regulation establishes measures aimed at safeguarding the security of gas supply so as to ensure the proper and continuous functioning of the internal market for gas by providing for a clear definition and attribution of responsibilities and for a coordination of the response at the level of the member states and the community regarding both preventive action and the reaction to concrete disruptions of supply . ### this regulation establishes measures aimed at safeguarding the security of gas supply so as to ensure the proper and continuous functioning of the internal market for gas , and setting up exceptional measures to be implemented where the market cannot deliver the required gas supply , by providing for a clear definition and attribution of responsibilities and for a coordination of the response at the level of the member states and the union regarding both preventive action and the reaction to concrete disruptions of supply in a spirit of solidarity between the member states .


### by [ 31 march 2011 ; 12 months from entry into force ] at the latest , the competent authority , after consultation of the natural gas undertakings , of the relevant organisations representing the interests of household and industrial customers and of the regulatory authority , where it is not the competent authority , shall establish : ### by [ 31 march 2011 ; 12 months from entry into force ] at the latest , on the basis of the risk and impact assessment carried out in accordance with article 8 , the competent authority , after consultation of the natural gas undertakings , of the relevant organisations representing the interests of household and industrial customers and of the regulatory authority , where it is not the competent authority , shall establish :


### by [ 30 september 2010 ; 6 months after entry into force ] each competent authority shall fully assess the risks affecting the security of gas supply in its member state by : using the standards specified in articles 6 and 7 ; b ) taking into account all relevant national and regional circumstances ; c ) running various scenarios of exceptionally high demand and supply disruption , such as failure of main transmission infrastructures , storages , lng terminals , and disruption of supplies from third country suppliers ; d ) identifying the interaction and correlation of risks with other member states . ### by [ 30 march 2011 ; 12 months after entry into force ] each competent authority shall undertake a risk and impact assessment that shall be the basis for : the establishment of the risk profile of the member state concerned , taking into account all relevant national and regional circumstances ; b ) the establishment of the preventive action plan of the member state ; c ) the establishment of the emergency plan of the member state concerned ; the risk and impact assessment shall be based on the standards specified in articles 6 and 7 and shall include running various scenarios of exceptionally high demand and / or supply disruption , such as failure of main transmission infrastructures , storages , lng terminals , and disruption of supplies from third - country producers . account shall be taken of the interaction and correlation of risks with other member states .


### by [ 31 march 2014 ; 3 years after entry into force ] at the latest , the competent authority shall ensure that in the event of a disruption of the largest gas supply infrastructure , the remaining infrastructure has the capacity to deliver the necessary volume of gas to satisfy total gas demand of the calculated area during a period of sixty days of exceptionally high gas demand during the coldest period statistically occurring every twenty years . ### by [ 31 march 2017 ; 6 years after entry into force ] at the latest , the competent authority shall ensure that in the event of a disruption of flows at the largest gas transmission entry point the available infrastructure has the capacity to deliver the necessary volume of gas to satisfy gas demand of the protected customers in the calculated area during a day of exceptionally high gas demand during the coldest period statistically occurring every twenty years .


### the transmission system operators shall enable permanent physical capacity to transport gas in both directions on all interconnections within two years from the entry into force of this regulation , except in cases where at the request of a competent authority , the commission decides that the addition of a bi - directional flow capacity would not enhance the security of supply of any member state . such decision may be reviewed if circumstances change . the level of the bi - directional flow capacity shall be reached in a cost efficient way and at least take into account the capacity required to meet the supply standard set in article 7 . within that two year period , the gas transmission system operator shall adapt the functioning of the transmission system as a whole so as to enable bi - directional gas flows . ### if necessary according to the risk and impact assessment carried out according to article 8 , taking into account technical feasibility and a cost - benefit analysis , the transmission system operators shall within three years from the entry into force of this regulation enable permanent physical capacity to transport gas in both directions on those interconnections where at the addition of a bi - directional flow capacity would enhance the security of supply , in particular during an emergency . the assessment may be reviewed if circumstances change . within that three - year period , the gas transmission system operator shall , in accordance with the risk and impact assessment carried out according to article 8 , taking into account technical feasibility and a cost - benefit analysis , adapt the functioning of the transmission system as a whole so as to enable bi - directional gas flows .


### ' protected customers ' means all household customers already connected to a gas distribution network , and , if the member state concerned so decides , can also include small and medium - sized enterprises , schools and hospitals provided that they are already connected to a gas distribution network ; ### ' protected customers ' means the customers , identified by the member state affected by a gas shortage , which would benefit from priority gas supply taking into account the level of gas reserves in the member state concerned and the union as a whole ;


### the obligations imposed on natural gas undertakings for the fulfilment of the supply standard as laid down in paragraph 1 and 2 , shall be non - discriminatory and shall not impose an undue burden on market entrants and small undertakings . ### the obligations imposed on natural gas undertakings for the fulfilment of the supply standard as laid down in paragraph 1 and 2 , shall be non - discriminatory and shall not impose an undue burden on those undertakings .


### member states shall ensure that the organisations referred to in article 1 , when using orphan works in accordance with paragraph 1 , maintain records of their diligent search and publicly accessible records of use . ### member states shall ensure that the organisations referred to in article 1 , when using orphan works in accordance with paragraph 1 , maintain records of their diligent search and publicly accessible records of use and ensure that in the case of an orphan work where a rightholder has been identified but not located , the name of the rightholder is indicated in any use of the work .


### creating a legal framework to facilitate the digitisation and dissemination of works for which no author is identified or , even if identified , is not located , so called orphan works , is a key action of the digital agenda for europe , as set out in the communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of regions – a digital agenda for europe . ### creating a legal framework to facilitate the digitisation and dissemination of works for which no rightholder is identified or , even if identified , is not located , so called orphan works , is a key action of the digital agenda for europe , as set out in the communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of regions – a digital agenda for europe .


### before a work can be considered an orphan work , a good faith and reasonable diligent search for the author should be carried out . member states should be permitted to provide that such a diligent search may be carried out by the organisations referred to in this directive or by other organisations . ### before a work can be considered an orphan work , a good faith and reasonable diligent search for the rightholder should be carried out . member states should be permitted to provide that such a diligent search may be carried out by the organisations referred to in this directive or by other organisations .


### the ce marking shall be followed by the two last digits of the year in which it was first affixed , the name or the identifying mark and the registered address of the manufacturer , the unique identification code of the product - type , the reference number of the declaration of performance , the level or class of the performance declared , the reference to the harmonised technical specification applied , the identification number of the notified body , if applicable , and the intended use as laid down in the harmonised technical specification applied . ### the ce marking shall be followed by the two last digits of the year in which it was first affixed , the name or the identifying mark and the registered address of the manufacturer , the unique identification code of the product - type , the reference number of the declaration of performance , the level or class of the performance declared , the reference to the harmonised technical specification applied , the identification number of the notified body , if applicable , and technical information allowing clear identification of the product and its intended use .


### when a construction product is covered by a harmonised standard or a european technical assessment has been issued for it , information in any form about its performance in relation to the essential characteristics , as defined in the applicable harmonised technical specification , shall be provided only if included and specified in the declaration of performance . ### when a construction product conforms to a harmonised standard or a european technical assessment has been issued for it , information in any form about its performance in relation to the essential characteristics , as defined in the applicable harmonised technical specification , shall be provided only if included and specified in the declaration of performance .


### member states shall take the necessary measures to ensure that effective intervention programmes or measures are made available with a view to preventing and minimising the risks of repeated offences of a sexual nature against children . these programmes or measures shall be accessible at any time during the criminal proceedings , inside and outside prison , according to the conditions laid down in national law . ### member states shall take the necessary measures to ensure that effective accredited sex offender treatment programmes are made available or measures put in place with a view to preventing and minimising the risks of repeated offences of a sexual nature against children . these accredited sex offender treatment programmes or measures shall be accessible at any time during the criminal proceedings , inside and outside prison , in accordance with the conditions laid down in national law . member states shall offer counselling and advice programmes to support the perpetrator ' s immediate family .


### in article 4 , the following points and are inserted : ' ' re - securitisation ' means a securitisation where one or more of the underlying exposures meet the definition of a securitisation position ; ' re - securitisation position ' means an exposure to a re - securitisation ; ' ### in article 4 , the following points are inserted : ' ' re - securitisation ' means a securitisation where the risk associated with an underlying pool of exposures is tranched and at least one of the underlying exposures is a securitisation position ; ' re - securitisation position ' means an exposure to a re - securitisation ; '


### there should be a separate capital treatment for securitisations which re - package other securitisations and are subject to a higher credit risk than normal securitisations and provides credit institutions and investment firms with clear disincentives against investment in securitisations of particularly high complexity and risk . ### it is appropriate to introduce a separate capital treatment for securitisations which tranche pools of exposures containing one or more securitisation positions since such re - securitisations are subject to a higher credit risk than normal securitisations .


### when establishing and applying the remuneration policies for those categories of staff whose professional activities have a material impact on their risk profile , credit institutions shall comply with the following principles in a way that is appropriate to their size , internal organisation and the nature , the scope and the complexity of their activities : ### when establishing and applying the remuneration policies for those categories of staff , including senior management , whose professional activities have a material impact on their risk profile , credit institutions shall comply with the following principles in a way and to an extent that is appropriate to their size , internal organisation and the nature , the scope and the complexity of their activities :


### impact assessments of union measures of particular relevance for the competitiveness of enterprises , with a view to identifying areas of existing legislation that need to be simplified , or areas in which new legislative measures need to be proposed ; ### fitness checks of existing legislation and impact assessments of union measures of particular relevance for the competitiveness and growth of enterprises , with a view to identifying areas of existing legislation that need to be simplified or repealed and to ensure that burdens on smes are minimised in areas in which new legislative measures are proposed ;


### the commission may support initiatives accelerating the emergence of competitive industries based on cross - sectoral activities in areas characterised by a high proportion of smes and with a high contribution to the union ' s gdp . such initiatives shall stimulate development of new markets and the supply of goods and services based on the most competitive business models or on modified value - chains . they shall include initiatives to enhance productivity , resource efficiency , sustainability and corporate social responsibility . ### the commission may support initiatives accelerating the emergence of competitive industries based on cross - sectoral activities in areas characterised by a high proportion of smes and with a high contribution to the union ' s gdp . such initiatives shall stimulate the uptake of new competitive business models , the cooperation of smes in new value chains and the development of new markets . they may include initiatives to enhance productivity , resource efficiency , sustainability and corporate social responsibility .


### the commission may support actions to improve smes access to the single market including information provision and awareness - raising . ### the commission may support actions to improve smes access to the single market including information provision , awareness - raising and seeking the removal of existing legal and regulatory barriers .


### in order to continue improving the competitiveness and access to markets of union enterprises , the commission shall maintain its support for the enterprise europe network . ### in order to continue improving the competitiveness and access to markets of union enterprises , the commission shall fund the enterprise europe network to identify appropriate union programmes which could help to improve their competitiveness and explore business opportunities , notably within the single market ; while avoiding duplicating the efforts made by the member states .


### measures to improve the design , implementation and evaluation of policies affecting the competitiveness and sustainability of enterprises , including disaster resilience , and to secure the development of appropriate infrastructures , world class clusters and business networks , framework conditions and development of sustainable products , services and processes ; ### measures to improve the design , implementation and evaluation of policies affecting the competitiveness and sustainability of enterprises , sharing best practices regarding world class clusters , business networks and framework conditions and promoting the development of sustainable products , services and processes ;


### measures to improve the design , implementation and evaluation of policies affecting the competitiveness and sustainability of enterprises , including disaster resilience , and to secure the development of appropriate infrastructures , world class clusters and business networks , framework conditions and development of sustainable products , services and processes ; ### measures to improve the design , implementation and evaluation of policies affecting the competitiveness and sustainability of enterprises , including disaster resilience , and to secure the sharing of best practices on the development of appropriate infrastructures , world class clusters and business networks , framework conditions and the promotion of development of sustainable products , services and processes ;


### the programme should particularly address smes , as defined in commission recommendation 2003 / 361 / ec of 6 may 2003 concerning the definition of micro , small and medium - sized enterprises . particular attention should be paid to micro enterprises , enterprises engaged in craft activities and social enterprises . attention should also be paid to the specific characteristics and requirements of young entrepreneurs , new and potential entrepreneurs and female entrepreneurs , as well as specific target groups , such as migrants and entrepreneurs belonging to socially disadvantaged or vulnerable groups such as persons with disabilities . the programme should also encourage senior citizens to become and remain entrepreneurs and promote second chances for entrepreneurs . ### the programme should particularly address smes , as defined in commission recommendation 2003 / 361 / ec of 6 may 2003 concerning the definition of micro , small and medium - sized enterprises . particular attention should be paid to micro enterprises and enterprises engaged in craft activities . attention should also be paid to the specific characteristics of target groups , such as young entrepreneurs , new and potential entrepreneurs and female entrepreneurs . the programme should also encourage senior citizens to become and remain entrepreneurs and promote business transfer , spin - offs and second chances for entrepreneurs .


### to strengthen the competitiveness and sustainability of the union ' s enterprises including in the tourism sector ### to strengthen the competitiveness and sustainability of the union ' s enterprises


### the programme should particularly address smes , as defined in commission recommendation 2003 / 361 / ec of 6 may 2003 concerning the definition of micro , small and medium - sized enterprises . particular attention should be paid to micro enterprises , enterprises engaged in craft activities and social enterprises . attention should also be paid to the specific characteristics and requirements of young entrepreneurs , new and potential entrepreneurs and female entrepreneurs , as well as specific target groups , such as migrants and entrepreneurs belonging to socially disadvantaged or vulnerable groups such as persons with disabilities . the programme should also encourage senior citizens to become and remain entrepreneurs and promote second chances for entrepreneurs . ### the programme should particularly address smes , as defined in commission recommendation 2003 / 361 / ec of 6 may 2003 concerning the definition of micro , small and medium - sized enterprises . attention should also be paid to the specific characteristics and requirements of specific target groups , such as young entrepreneurs , new and potential entrepreneurs and female entrepreneurs . the programme should also encourage senior citizens to become and remain entrepreneurs and promote business transfer , spin - offs and second chances for entrepreneurs .


### as outlined in the commission communication of 30 june 2010 , entitled ‘ europe , the world ' s no 1 tourist destination – a new political framework for tourism in europe’ , which was endorsed by the european council conclusions of october 2010 , tourism is an important sector of the union economy . enterprises in this sector substantially contribute to the union ' s gross domestic product and job creation and have significant potential for the development of entrepreneurial activity , since it is run mainly by smes . the lisbon treaty acknowledges the importance of tourism outlining the union specific competences in this field which complement the actions of member states . there is clear added value for the tourism initiative at union level , especially in providing data and analysis , in developing transnational promotion strategies and in exchanging best practices . ### as outlined in the commission communication of 30 june 2010 , entitled ‘ europe , the world ' s no 1 tourist destination – a new political framework for tourism in europe’ , which was endorsed by the european council conclusions of october 2010 , tourism is an important sector of the union economy . the treaty on the functioning of the european union outlines the union ' s supporting competences in this field . enterprises in this sector substantially contribute to the union ' s gross domestic product and job creation and have significant potential for the development of entrepreneurial activity , since it is run , like the majority of business sectors , mainly by smes .


### change of administrative burden on smes ### reduction of administrative and regulatory burdens on smes


### strengthening the competitiveness and sustainability of the union ' s enterprises including in the tourism sector ; ### strengthening the competitiveness and sustainability of the union ' s enterprises , particularly smes ;


### to improve framework conditions for the competitiveness and sustainability of union enterprises including in the tourism sector ; ### to improve framework conditions for the competitiveness , growth , internationalisation and sustainability of union enterprises , particularly smes , including in the services and procurement sector ;


### changes in administrative burden on smes , ### reduction in administrative and regulatory burdens on smes ,


### specific measures shall aim to facilitate smes access to markets outside the union , and to strengthening existing support services in those markets . smes may receive support through the programme as regards standards and intellectual property rights in priority third countries . ### specific measures shall aim to facilitate smes access to markets outside the union , and to strengthening existing support services in those markets . smes may receive support , advice and information through the programme on , inter alia , market entry barriers , business opportunities , standards and intellectual property rights in priority third countries . these measures shall complement but not duplicate core trade promotion activities of member states .


### the commission shall contribute to promoting entrepreneurship by improving framework conditions affecting the development of entrepreneurship . the commission shall support a business environment favourable to enterprise development and growth . ### the commission shall contribute to the fostering of the entrepreneurial spirit by improving framework conditions affecting the development of entrepreneurship . the commission shall support a business environment favourable to enterprise development and growth .


### another factor which affects competitiveness is the relatively weak entrepreneurial spirit in the union . only 45% of the union citizens would like to be self - employed as compared to 55% of the population in the united states and 71% in china . demonstration and catalytic effects , for example european awards and conferences , as well as coherence and consistency enhancing measures such as benchmarking and exchanges of best practices provide a high european added value . ### another factor which affects competitiveness is the relatively weak entrepreneurial spirit in the union . only 45% of the union citizens would like to be self - employed as compared to 55% of the population in the united states and 71% in china . demonstration and catalytic effects , as well as coherence and consistency enhancing measures such as benchmarking and exchanges of best practices provide a high european added value .


### the commission may support initiatives accelerating the emergence of competitive industries based on cross - sectoral activities in areas characterised by a high proportion of smes and with a high contribution to the union ' s gdp . such initiatives shall stimulate development of new markets and the supply of goods and services based on the most competitive business models or on modified value - chains . they shall include initiatives to enhance productivity , resource efficiency , sustainability and corporate social responsibility . ### the commission may support initiatives accelerating the emergence of competitive industries based on cross - sectoral activities in areas characterised by a high proportion of smes and with a high contribution to the union ' s gdp . such initiatives shall stimulate the uptake of new competitive business models , the cooperation of smes in new value chains and the development of new markets . they may include initiatives to enhance productivity , resource efficiency , sustainability and corporate social responsibility . the commission may also support sector - specific activities for those purposes , in areas characterised by a high proportion of smes and with a high contribution to the union´s gdp , such as the tourism sector , in cases where added value at union can be sufficiently demonstrated .


### impact assessments of union measures of particular relevance for the competitiveness of enterprises , with a view to identifying areas of existing legislation that need to be simplified , or areas in which new legislative measures need to be proposed ; ### fitness checks of existing legislation and impact assessments of union measures of particular relevance for the competitiveness and growth of enterprises , with a view to identifying areas of existing legislation that need to be simplified or repealed and to ensure that burdens on smes are minimised in areas in which new legislative measures are proposed ;


### sustainable and inclusive development in all aspects , poverty reduction , including through private - sector development ; promotion of internal economic , social and territorial cohesion , rural development , climate action and disaster resilience ; ### sustainable and inclusive development in all aspects , poverty reduction , wealth creation , including through private - sector development , public - private partnership , promotion of internal economic , social and territorial cohesion , rural development , climate action , disaster prevention and preparedness and resilience to crises ;


### a number of major developments have taken place since the european neighbourhood policy was launched and the european neighbourhood and partnership instrument was set up . these include a deepening of the relationship with the partners , the launch of regional initiatives and democratic transition processes in the region . this triggered a new european neighbourhood policy vision set out in 2011 as a result of a comprehensive strategic review of the policy . it outlines key objectives for union cooperation with neighbourhood countries and provides for greater support to partners committed to building democratic societies and undertaking reforms , in line with the ‘ more for more’ and ‘ mutual accountability’ principles . ### a number of major developments have taken place since the european neighbourhood policy was launched and the european neighbourhood and partnership instrument was set up . these include a deepening of the relationship with the partners , the launch of regional initiatives and democratic transition processes , in the eastern partnership countries , and in particular in the countries on the southern shores of the mediterranean following the events of the spring of 2011 . this triggered a new european neighbourhood policy vision set out in 2011 as a result of a comprehensive strategic review of the policy . this policy outlines the key objectives in favour of cooperation and substantial support to partners committed to building a more equitable and democratic society which respects human rights and freedoms , in line with the ‘ more for more’ and ‘ mutual accountability’ principles .


### european union external support has increasing financing needs but the economic and budgetary situation of the union limits the resources available for such support . the commission must therefore seek the most efficient use of available resources by using financial instruments with leverage effect . such effect could be increased by enabling the use and re - use of funds invested and generated by financial instruments . ### european union external support has increasing financing needs but the ongoing economic and budgetary austerity crisis of the union limits the resources available for such support . the commission must therefore seek the most efficient and practical use of available resources by using financial instruments with leverage effect . such effect could be increased by enabling the use and re - use of funds invested and generated by financial instruments .


### the union aims to establish an area of prosperity and good neighbourliness involving the european union and the countries and territories listed in the annex to this regulation by developing a special relationship . ### the union aims to establish an area of prosperity and good neighbourliness involving the european union and the countries and territories listed in the annex to this regulation by developing a special relationship , thereby also contributing to the reduction of poverty in the partner countries .


### the partnership and cooperation agreements , the association agreements and other existing or future agreements that establish a relationship with partner countries , corresponding communications , council conclusions and european parliament resolutions as well as relevant conclusions of ministerial meetings with the partner countries shall constitute the overall policy framework for programming and implementing union support under this regulation . ### the partnership and cooperation agreements , the association agreements and other existing or future agreements that establish a relationship with partner countries , corresponding communications , council conclusions , resolutions of the european parliament , the euro - mediterranean parliamentary assembly , the euro - mediterranean regional and local assembly and the euronest parliamentary assembly , as well as relevant conclusions of ministerial meetings with the partner countries shall constitute the overall policy framework for programming and implementing union support under this regulation .


### this regulation shall enter into force on the third day following that of its publication in the official journal of the european union . it shall apply from 1 january 2014 . ### this regulation shall enter into force on the third day following that of its publication in the official journal of the european union . it shall apply from 1 january 2014 to 31 december 2020 .


### promoting confidence building and other measures contributing to security and the prevention and settlement of conflicts ; ### actively promoting confidence building and other measures contributing to security and the prevention and settlement of conflicts , especially frozen conflicts , including support in post - crisis situations and during the nation - building process ;


### european union external support has increasing financing needs but the economic and budgetary situation of the union limits the resources available for such support . the commission must therefore seek the most efficient use of available resources by using financial instruments with leverage effect . such effect could be increased by enabling the use and re - use of funds invested and generated by financial instruments . ### european union external support has increasing financing needs but the economic and budgetary situation of the union limits the resources available for such support . the commission must therefore seek the most efficient use of available resources by using financial instruments with leverage effect , domestic accountability and transparency , especially when providing budgetary support to third countries . such effect could be increased by enabling the use and re - use of funds invested and generated by financial instruments .


### distributors who consider or have reason to believe that a product which they have made available on the market is not safe or is not in conformity with article 8 , and and article 10 and , as applicable , shall make sure that the corrective action necessary to bring that product into conformity is taken , to withdraw it or recall it , if appropriate . furthermore , where the product is not safe , distributors shall immediately inform the manufacturer or importer , as applicable as well as market surveillance authorities of the member states in which they made the product available to that effect , giving details , in particular , of the risk to health and safety and of any corrective action taken . ### distributors who consider or have reason to believe that a product which they have made available on the union or on - line market is not safe or is not in conformity with article 8 , and and article 10 and , as applicable , shall make sure that the corrective action necessary to bring that product into conformity is taken , to withdraw it or recall it . furthermore , where the product is not safe , distributors shall immediately inform the manufacturer or importer , as applicable as well as market surveillance authorities of the member states in which they made the product available to that effect , giving details , in particular , of the risk to health and safety and of any corrective action taken .


### importers shall keep , for a period of ten years after the product has been placed on the market , the technical documentation and make it available to the market surveillance authorities , upon request . ### importers shall ensure that the technical documentation can be made available to the market surveillance authorities , upon request .


### importers shall keep , for a period of ten years after the product has been placed on the market , the technical documentation and make it available to the market surveillance authorities , upon request . ### importers shall keep , for a period of ten years after the product has been placed on the market , the technical documentation and make it available to the market surveillance authorities , upon request , as well as any economic operator to whom he distributes his products , with evidence supporting the existence of essential differences between its models .


### the indication of origin supplements the basic traceability requirements concerning the name and address of the manufacturer . in particular , the indication of the country of origin helps to identify the actual place of manufacture in all those cases where the manufacturer cannot be contacted or its given address is different from the actual place of manufacture . such information can facilitate the task of market surveillance authorities in tracing the product back to the actual place of manufacture and enable contacts with the authorities of the countries of origin in the framework of bilateral or multilateral cooperation on consumer product safety for appropriate follow up actions . ### the indication of origin supplements the basic traceability requirements concerning the name and address of the manufacturer without increasing administrative burdens . in particular , the indication of the country of origin helps to identify the actual place of manufacture in all those cases where the manufacturer cannot be contacted or its given address is different from the actual place of manufacture , to enable consumers to connect products with the social , environmental and safety standards of their country of origin and to safeguard them against fake or illicit products . such information can facilitate the task of market surveillance authorities in tracing the product back to the actual place of manufacture and enable contacts with the authorities of the countries of origin in the framework of bilateral or multilateral cooperation on consumer product safety and the combating of counterfeiting for appropriate follow up actions , as is already the case with many of the eu’s trading partners and competitors , which since the 1920s have applied more stringent rules of origin for all goods , including products imported from europe . those countries include the united states , mexico , canada and japan . the commission should play an active role in coordinating the activities of the european market surveillance and customs authorities with those of third countries and to launch public information and awareness - raising campaigns on the role of the market surveillance authorities as help desk for consumers .


### ' cultural object ' shall mean an object which : is classified , before or after its unlawful removal from the territory of a member state , among the ' national treasures possessing artistic , historic or archaeological value ' under national legislation or administrative procedures within the meaning of article 36 of the treaty . ### ' cultural object ' shall mean an object which : is classified or defined , before or after its unlawful removal from the territory of a member state , as being among the ' national treasures possessing artistic , historic or archaeological value ' under national legislation or administrative procedures within the meaning of article 36 of the treaty .


### the watch list shall contain no more than 25 substances or groups of substances at any given time and shall indicate the monitoring matrix for each substance . the substances shall be selected from among those for which the available information indicates that they may pose a significant risk at union level to or via the aquatic environment . in selecting the substances for the watch list the commission shall take into account all available information including research projects , member states ' characterisation and monitoring programmes under articles 5 and 8 of directive 2000 / 60 / ec and information on production volumes , use patterns , concentrations in the environment and effects , including that gathered in accordance with directives 98 / 8 / ec , 2001 / 82 / ec and 2001 / 83 / ec of the european parliament and of the council , and with regulation no 1907 / 2006 and regulation no 1107 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council . ### the watch list shall contain no more than 25 substances at any given time , and shall indicate the monitoring matrix for each substance . the substances shall be selected in accordance with transparent and objective criteria from emerging pollutants and from among those for which the available information indicates that they may pose a significant risk at union level to or via the aquatic environment and insufficient monitoring data for the purposes of prioritisation is available . in selecting the substances for the watch list the commission shall take into account all available information including the results of the prioritisation procedure carried out in the context of the preparation of the present directive , research projects , member states ' characterisation and monitoring programmes under articles 5 and 8 of directive 2000 / 60 / ec and information on production volumes , use patterns , concentrations and natural presence in the environment and effects , including results of robust risk assessment based on widely accepted , validated methodology and scientific data from state - of - the - art studies , taking into account technical and scientific progress and internationally established guidelines , gathered in accordance with directives 98 / 8 / ec , 2001 / 82 / ec and 2001 / 83 / ec of the european parliament and of the council , and with regulation no 1907 / 2006 and regulation no 1107 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council .


### the commission shall draw up a watch list of substances for which union - wide monitoring data shall be gathered for the purpose of supporting future prioritisation exercises in accordance with article 16 of directive 2000 / 60 / ec . ### the commission , in collaboration with all relevant stakeholders , shall draw up a watch list of substances for which union - wide monitoring data shall be gathered for the purpose of supporting , together with monitoring data from programmes under article 5 and 8 of directive 2000 / 60 / ec , future prioritisation exercises in accordance with article 16 of directive 2000 / 60 / ec


### numerous union acts have been adopted since the adoption of directive 2000 / 60 / ec , which constitute emission control measures in accordance with article 16 of that directive for individual priority substances . moreover , many environmental protection measures fall under the scope of other existing union legislation . therefore , priority should be given to implementing and revising existing instruments rather than establishing new controls . the inclusion of a substance in annex x to directive 2000 / 60 / ec is without prejudice to the application of the provisions of regulation no 1107 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council of 21 october 2009 concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market and repealing council directives 79 / 117 / eec and 91 / 414 / eec . ### numerous union acts have been adopted since the adoption of directive 2000 / 60 / ec , which constitute emission control measures in accordance with article 16 of that directive for individual priority substances . moreover , many environmental protection measures fall under the scope of other existing union legislation . therefore , priority should be given to implementing and revising existing instruments rather than establishing new controls . the inclusion of a substance in annex x to directive 2000 / 60 / ec is without prejudice to the application of the provisions of regulation no 1107 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council of 21 october 2009 concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market and repealing council directives 79 / 117 / eec and 91 / 414 / eec . furthermore , consistency must be ensured with the authorisation decisions established under the above mentioned regulation concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market , in particular as regards potential inconsistencies in cases where substances are identified as priority hazardous substances in annex x to directive 2000 / 60 / ec .


### numerous union acts have been adopted since the adoption of directive 2000 / 60 / ec , which constitute emission control measures in accordance with article 16 of that directive for individual priority substances . moreover , many environmental protection measures fall under the scope of other existing union legislation . therefore , priority should be given to implementing and revising existing instruments rather than establishing new controls . the inclusion of a substance in annex x to directive 2000 / 60 / ec is without prejudice to the application of the provisions of regulation no 1107 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council of 21 october 2009 concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market and repealing council directives 79 / 117 / eec and 91 / 414 / eec . ### numerous union acts have been adopted since the adoption of directive 2000 / 60 / ec , which constitute emission control measures in accordance with article 16 of that directive for individual priority substances . moreover , many environmental protection measures fall under the scope of other existing union legislation . therefore , priority should be given to implementing and revising existing instruments rather than establishing new controls . it would be appropriate to take a consistent policy approach regarding pharmaceutical substances , taking into consideration the full societal and medical implications , in full consultation with all relevant stakeholders . to this end , the commission will produce a report with possible legislative proposals on the environmental effects of pharmaceutical substances for human use in waters and soils , under directive 2010 / 84 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 15 december 2010 amending , as regards pharmacovigilance , directive 2001 / 83 / ec on the community code relating to medicinal products for human use1 and regulation no . 1235 / 2010 of the european parliament and of the council of 15 december 2010 amending , as regards pharmacovigilance of medicinal products for human use , regulation no 726 / 2004 laying down community procedures for the authorisation and supervision of medicinal products for human and veterinary use and establishing a european medicines agency , and regulation no 1394 / 2007 on advanced therapy medicinal products2 . the inclusion of a substance in annex x to directive 2000 / 60 / ec is without prejudice to the application of the provisions of regulation no 1107 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council of 21 october 2009 concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market and repealing council directives 79 / 117 / eec and 91 / 414 / eec . _______________ 1 oj l 348 , 31 . 12 . 2010 , p . 74 2 oj l 348 , 31 . 12 . 2010 , p . 1


### in the development , production and dissemination of european statistics under this regulation , the national and european statistical authorities should respect the principles set out in the european statistics code of practice , attached to the recommendation of the commission of 25 may 2005 on the independence , integrity and accountability of the national and community statistical authorities , and the commission communication to the european parliament and the council of 15 april 2011 on robust quality management for european statistics . ### to ensure the integrity and quality management in the development , production and dissemination of european statistics under this regulation , the national and european statistical authorities should formally adopt a commitment to take all necessary measures at national level to maintain public confidence in statistics and to allow for more rigorous enforcement of the european statistics code of practice , attached to the recommendation of the commission of 25 may 2005 on the independence , integrity and accountability of the national and community statistical authorities , and the commission communication to the european parliament and the council of 15 april 2011 on robust quality management for european statistics .


### assess a sufficiently large number of insurance products available on the market . the insurance products should be diversified with regard to their type and issuers or product providers and should not be limited to insurance products issued or provided by entities having close links with the insurance intermediary or insurance undertaking ; and ### assess a range of insurance products available on the market . the insurance products should be diversified with regard to their type and issuers or product providers and should not be limited to insurance products issued or provided by entities having close links with the insurance intermediary or insurance undertaking ; and


### assess a sufficiently large number of insurance products available on the market . the insurance products should be diversified with regard to their type and issuers or product providers and should not be limited to insurance products issued or provided by entities having close links with the insurance intermediary or insurance undertaking ; and ### assess a range of insurance products available on the market . the insurance products should be sufficiently diversified with regard to their type and issuers or product providers and should not be limited to insurance products issued or provided by entities having close links with the insurance intermediary or insurance undertaking ; and


### where steps taken by the insurance intermediary or insurance undertaking in compliance with articles 15 , 16 and 17 are not sufficient to ensure , with reasonable confidence , that risks of damage to the interests of customers and potential customers arising from conflicts of interest will be prevented , the insurance intermediary or insurance undertaking shall clearly disclose the general nature or sources of conflicts of interest to the customer before undertaking business on the customer ' s behalf . ### an insurance intermediary or insurance undertaking shall maintain and operate effective organisational and administrative arrangements with a view to taking all reasonable steps designed to prevent conflicts of interest from adversely affecting the interests of its customers . where steps taken by the insurance intermediary or insurance undertaking are not sufficient to ensure , with reasonable confidence , that risks of damage to the interests of customers and potential customers arising from conflicts of interest will be prevented , the insurance intermediary or insurance undertaking shall clearly disclose the general nature or sources of conflicts of interest to the customer before undertaking business on the customer ' s behalf .