### four years after the start of operations of each interoperability component and every four years thereafter , eu - lisa shall submit to the european parliament , the council and the commission a report on the technical functioning of the interoperability components , including the security thereof . ### two years after the start of operations of each interoperability component and every two years thereafter , eu - lisa shall submit to the european parliament , the council and the commission a report on the technical functioning of the interoperability components , including their security and costs .


### the specific factor determining the member state responsible for the monitoring and registration of beneficial ownership information of trusts and similar legal arrangements should be clarified . in order to avoid that , due to differences in the legal systems of member states , certain trusts are not monitored or registered anywhere in the union , all trusts and similar legal arrangements should be registered where they are administered . in order to ensure the effective monitoring and registration of information on the beneficial ownership of trusts , cooperation among member states is also necessary . ### the specific factor determining the member state responsible for the monitoring and registration of beneficial ownership information of trusts and similar legal arrangements should be clarified . in order to avoid that , due to differences in the legal systems of member states , certain trusts and similar legal arrangements are not monitored or registered anywhere in the union . all trusts and similar legal arrangements including inter alia treuhand , stiftung , privatstiftung , usufruct fiducia , or fideicomiso , which operate in the union should be registered in an eu member state and be obliged to disclose beneficial ownership information to competent and law enforcement authorities in all other member states . in order to ensure the effective monitoring and registration of information on the beneficial ownership of trusts and similar legal arrangements , cooperation among member states is necessary .


### specific objective 1 : supporting effective european integrated border management at the external borders implemented by the european border and coast guard as a shared responsibility of the european border and coast guard agency and of the national authorities responsible for border management , to facilitate legitimate border crossings , to prevent and detect illegal immigration and cross - border crime and to effectively manage migratory flows : ### specific objective 1 : supporting effective european integrated border management at the external borders implemented by the european border and coast guard as a shared responsibility of the european border and coast guard agency and of the national authorities responsible for border management , to facilitate legitimate border crossings , to prevent and detect illegal immigration and cross - border crime and to effectively&#160 ; curb migratory flows :


### specific objective 1 : supporting effective european integrated border management at the external borders implemented by the european border and coast guard as a shared responsibility of the european border and coast guard agency and of the national authorities responsible for border management , to facilitate legitimate border crossings , to prevent and detect illegal immigration and cross - border crime and to effectively manage migratory flows : ### specific objective 1 : supporting effective european integrated border management at the external borders implemented by the european border and coast guard by means of close cooperation and coordination between the european border and coast guard agency and the national authorities responsible for border management and protection , to facilitate legitimate border crossings , to prevent and detect illegal immigration and cross - border crime and to effectively manage migratory flows :


### as part of the integrated border management fund , the policy objective of the instrument shall be ensuring strong and effective european integrated border management at the external borders while safeguarding the free movement of persons within it , in full compliance with the union ' s commitments on fundamental rights , thereby contributing to guaranteeing a high level of security in the union . ### as part of the integrated border management fund , the policy objective of the instrument shall be ensuring strong and effective european integrated border management at the external borders while safeguarding the free movement of persons within it , in full compliance with the union ' s commitments on fundamental rights , thereby contributing to guaranteeing a high level of security&#160 ; and safety in the union .


### as the three tripartite agencies - eu - osha , the european centre for development and vocational training , and the european foundation for the improvement of living and working conditions - address issues related to the labour market , working environment and vocational education and training and skills , close coordination among three agencies is required and the ways to enhance efficiency and synergies should be exploited . in addition , whenever relevant , the agency should seek to engage in efficient cooperation with the european commission ' s in - house research capacities . ### as the three tripartite agencies - eu - osha , the european centre for development and vocational training , and the european foundation for the improvement of living and working conditions - address issues related to the labour market , working environment and vocational education and training and skills , close coordination among three agencies is required so that the work of the agencies does not overlap where they have similar fields of interest , while ways to enhance efficiency and synergies should be exploited and any duplication among the agencies , as well as between them and the commission , concerning their mandates , objectives and activities , should be avoided . in addition , whenever relevant , the agency should seek to engage in efficient cooperation with the commission ' s and the european parliament ' s in - house research capacities .


### since its establishment in 1994 eu - osha has played an important role in supporting the improvement of health and safety at work throughout the european union . at the same time there have been developments in the area of occupational safety and health . in this light some adjustments are required in describing the objectives and tasks of eu - osha as compared to the provisions in council regulation no . 2062 / 94 . ### since its establishment in 1994 eu - osha has , by virtue of its expertise , played an important role in supporting the improvement of health and safety at work throughout the european union . at the same time there have been developments in the area of occupational safety and health , including technological developments , particularly in the digital area , which add to the challenge of promoting high osh standards . in this light some adjustments are required in describing the objectives and tasks of eu - osha as compared to the provisions in council regulation no . 2062 / 94 .


### the term of office of members of the executive board shall be two years . that term shall be extendable . the term of office of members of the executive board shall end when their membership of the management board ends . ### the term of office of members of the executive board shall be two years . that term shall be renewable . the term of office of members of the executive board shall end when their membership of the management board ends .


### adopt rules for the prevention and management of conflicts of interest in respect of its members and independent experts ; ### adopt rules for the prevention and management of conflicts of interest in respect of its members and independent experts , including measures for detecting potential risks at an early stage ;


### the term of office for members and their alternates shall be four years . it shall be extendable . upon the expiry of their term of office or in the event of their resignation , members shall remain in office until their appointments are renewed or until they are replaced . ### the term of office for members and their alternates shall be four years . it shall be renewable . upon the expiry of their term of office or in the event of their resignation , members shall remain in office until their appointments are renewed or until they are replaced .


### the annual work programme shall comprise detailed objectives and expected results including performance indicators . it shall also contain a description of the actions to be financed and an indication of the financial and human resources allocated to each action , in accordance with the principles of activity - based budgeting and management . the annual work programme shall be coherent with the multi - annual work programme referred to in paragraph 5 . it shall clearly indicate tasks that have been added , changed or deleted in comparison with the previous financial year . annual and / or multi - annual programming shall include the strategy for relations with third countries or international organisations referred to in article 30 and the actions linked to this strategy . ### the annual work programme shall comprise detailed objectives and expected results including performance indicators , as well as activities and programmes to be subject to ex ante or ex post evaluation . it shall also contain a description of the actions to be financed and an indication of the financial and human resources allocated to each action , in accordance with the principles of activity - based budgeting and management . the annual work programme shall be coherent with the multi - annual work programme referred to in paragraph 5 . it shall clearly indicate tasks that have been added , changed or deleted in comparison with the previous financial year . annual and / or multi - annual programming shall include the strategy for relations with third countries or international organisations referred to in article 30 and the actions linked to this strategy .


### the commission shall send the draft estimates to the budgetary authority together with the draft general budget of the union . ### the commission shall send the draft estimates to the budgetary authority together with the draft general budget of the union . the commission shall , simultaneously , send those draft estimates to the agency .


### in carrying out its tasks , the agency shall maintain a close dialogue particularly with specialised bodies , whether public or private , public authorities and workers ' and employers’ organisations . the agency , without prejudice to its own aims , shall ensure cooperation with other european union agencies aimed at avoiding overlaps and promoting synergy and complementarity in their activities , in particular with the european foundation for the improvement of living and working conditions , the european centre for the development of vocational training and , where relevant , with other eu agencies . ### in carrying out its tasks , the agency shall maintain a close dialogue particularly with specialised bodies , whether public or private , public authorities and workers ' and employers’ organisations . the agency , without prejudice to its own aims , shall ensure cooperation with other european union agencies aimed at avoiding overlaps and promoting synergy and complementarity in their activities , including the possibility of working jointly , in particular with the european foundation for the improvement of living and working conditions , the european centre for the development of vocational training and , where relevant , with other eu agencies .


### at least 20% of expenditure under operational programs covers the interventions linked to the objectives referred to in points and of article 42 ; ### at least 10% of expenditure under operational programs covers the interventions linked to the objectives referred to in points , and of article 42 ;


### enhance market orientation and increase competitiveness , including greater focus on research , technology and digitalisation ; ### enhance market orientation and increase competitiveness of agriculture of processing and marketing of agricultural products , including greater focus on research , technology and digitalisation ;


### the managing authority of the cap strategic plan or other designated intermediate bodies shall define selection criteria for interventions relating to the following types of interventions : investments , installation of young farmers and rural business start - up , cooperation , knowledge exchange and information , after consultation of the monitoring committee referred to in article 111 . selection criteria shall aim to ensure equal treatment of applicants , better use of financial resources and targeting of the support in accordance with the purpose of the interventions . ### the managing authority of the cap strategic plan or other designated intermediate bodies may define selection criteria or other selection methods for interventions relating to the following types of interventions : investments , installation of young farmers and rural business start - up , cooperation , knowledge exchange and information , after consultation of the monitoring committee referred to in article 111 . selection criteria or other selection methods shall aim to ensure equal treatment of applicants , better use of financial resources and targeting of the support in accordance with the purpose of the interventions .


### by way of derogation from the first subparagraph , the union financial assistance may be increased as follows : ### by way of derogation from the first subparagraph , the union financial assistance may be increased to 5% of the value of marketed production , provided that the amount in excess of 4 , 5% of the value of the marketed production is used solely for one or more interventions linked to the objectives referred to in points , , , , and of article 42 implemented by the entity referred to in the first subparagraph on behalf of its members .


### without prejudice to articles 19 to 24 , the basic income support shall be granted for each eligible hectare declared by a genuine farmer . ### without prejudice to articles 19 to 24 , the basic income support shall be granted for each eligible hectare declared by a farmer .


### member states shall provide support for voluntary schemes for the climate and the environment under the conditions set out in this article and as further specified in their cap strategic plans . ### member states shall provide support for voluntary schemes for the climate , the environment and animal welfare under the conditions set out in this article and as further specified in their cap strategic plans .


### member states should set farm advisory services for the purpose of improving the sustainable management and overall performance of agricultural holdings and rural businesses , covering economic , environmental and social dimensions , and to identify the necessary improvements as regards all measures at farm level provided for in the cap strategic plans . these farm advisory services should help farmers and other beneficiaries of cap support to become more aware of the relationship between farm management and land management on the one hand , and certain standards , requirements and information , including environmental and climate ones , on the other hand . the list of the latter includes standards applying to or necessary for farmers and other cap beneficiaries and set in the cap strategic plan , as well as those stemming from the legislation on water , on the sustainable use of pesticides , as well as the initiatives to combat antimicrobial resistance and the management of risks . in order to enhance the quality and effectiveness of the advice , member states should integrate advisors within the agricultural knowledge and innovation systems , in order to be able to deliver up - to - date technological and scientific information developed by research and innovation . ### member states should set farm advisory services for the purpose of improving the sustainable management and overall performance of agricultural holdings and rural businesses , covering economic , environmental and social dimensions , and to identify the necessary improvements as regards all measures at farm level provided for in the cap strategic plans . these farm advisory services should help farmers and other beneficiaries of cap support to become more aware of the relationship between farm management and land management on the one hand , and certain standards , requirements and information , including animal welfare , environmental and climate ones , on the other hand . the list of the latter includes standards applying to or necessary for farmers and other cap beneficiaries and set in the cap strategic plan , as well as those stemming from the legislation on water , on the sustainable use of pesticides , as well as the initiatives to combat antimicrobial resistance and the management of risks . in order to enhance the quality and effectiveness of the advice , member states should integrate advisors within the agricultural knowledge and innovation systems , in order to be able to deliver up - to - date technological and scientific information developed by research and innovation .


### the body of the member state responsible for drawing up the cap strategic plan shall ensure that the competent authorities for the environment and climate are effectively involved in the preparation of the environmental and climate aspects of the plan . ### the body of the member state responsible for drawing up the cap strategic plan shall ensure that the competent public authorities for the environment and climate and sector representatives are effectively involved in the preparation of the environmental and climate aspects of the plan .


### before applying paragraph 1 , member states shall subtract from the amount of direct payments to be granted to a farmer pursuant to this chapter in a given calendar year : ### before applying paragraph 1 , member states shall , at the request of a farmer , subtract from the amount of direct payments to be granted to that farmer pursuant to this chapter in a given calendar year :


### concentration of supply and the placing on the market of the products of the fruit and vegetables sector , including through direct marketing ; those objectives relate to the specific objectives set out in points and of article 6 ; ### concentration of supply and the placing on the market of the products of the fruit and vegetables sector , including through direct marketing ; those objectives relate to the specific objectives set out in points , and of article 6 ;


### in view of further improving the performance of the cap , income support should be targeted to genuine farmers . in order to ensure a common approach at union level for such a targeting of support , a framework definition for ‘ genuine farmer’ displaying the essential elements should be set out . on the basis of this framework , member states should define in their cap strategic plans which farmers are not considered genuine farmers based on conditions such as income tests , labour inputs on the farm , company object and inclusion in registers . it should also not result in precluding support to pluri - active farmers , who are actively farming but who are also engaged in non - agricultural activities outside their farm , as their multiple activities often strengthen the socio - economic fabric of rural areas . ### in view of further improving the performance of the cap , member states may define in their cap strategic plans which farmers are not considered genuine farmers based on conditions such as income tests , labour inputs on the farm , company object and inclusion in registers . it should also not result in precluding support to pluri - active farmers , who are actively farming but who are also engaged in non - agricultural activities outside their farm , as their multiple activities often strengthen the socio - economic fabric of rural areas .


### the member state shall set up a committee to monitor implementation of the cap strategic plan before the submission of the cap strategic plan . ### the member state shall set up a committee to monitor implementation of the cap strategic plan .


### the indicative financial allocations for the coupled income support interventions referred to in subsection 1 of section 2 of chapter ii of title iii , shall be limited to a maximum of 10% of the amounts set out in annex vii . ### the indicative financial allocations for the coupled income support interventions referred to in subsection 1 of section 3 of chapter ii of title iii , shall be limited to a maximum of 13% of the amounts set out in annex vii .


### at least 30% of the total eafrd contribution to the cap strategic plan as set out in annex ix shall be reserved for interventions addressing the specific environmental - and climate - related objectives set out in points , and of article 6 of this regulation , excluding interventions based on article 66 . ### at least 30% of the total eafrd contribution to the cap strategic plan as set out in annex ix shall be reserved for interventions addressing the specific environmental - , climate - and animal welfare - related objectives set out in points , , and of article 6 of this regulation , excluding interventions based on article 66 .


### in order to give substance to the objectives of the cap as established by article 39 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union , as well as to ensure that the union adequately addresses its most recent challenges , it is appropriate to provide for a set of general objectives reflecting the orientations given in the communication on ‘ the future of food and farming’ . a set of specific objectives should be further defined at union level and applied by the member states in their cap strategic plans . while striking a balance across the dimensions of sustainable development , in line with the impact assessment , these specific objectives should translate the general objectives of the cap into more concrete priorities and take into account relevant union legislation , particularly with regard to climate , energy and environment . ### in order to give substance to the objectives of the cap as established by article 39 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union , as well as to ensure that the union adequately addresses its most recent challenges , it is appropriate to provide for a set of general objectives reflecting the orientations given in the communication on ‘ the future of food and farming’ , in order for the union to formulate a long - term sustainable vision of agricultural development . a set of specific objectives should be further defined at union level and applied by the member states in their cap strategic plans . while striking a balance across the dimensions of sustainable development , in line with the impact assessment , these specific objectives should translate the general objectives of the cap into more concrete priorities and take into account relevant union legislation , particularly with regard to climate , energy and environment .


### improve the farmers ' position in the value chain ; ### improve the farmers ' position in the value chains ;


### schemes for the climate and the environment ### schemes for the climate , the environment and animal welfare


### go beyond the minimum requirements for the use of fertilisers and plant protection products , animal welfare , as well as other mandatory requirements established by national and union law ; ### go beyond the minimum requirements for the use of fertilisers and plant protection products , animal welfare , as well as other mandatory requirements established by union law ;


### member states shall allocate payment entitlements to , or increase the value of the existing payment entitlements of genuine farmers who are entitled by virtue of a definitive court ruling or by virtue of a definitive administrative act of the competent authority of a member state . member states shall ensure that those genuine farmers receive the number and value of payment entitlements established in that ruling or act at a date to be fixed by the member state . ### member states shall allocate payment entitlements to , or increase the value of the existing payment entitlements of farmers who are entitled by virtue of a definitive court ruling or by virtue of a definitive administrative act of the competent authority of a member state . member states shall ensure that those genuine farmers receive the number and value of payment entitlements established in that ruling or act at a date to be fixed by the member state .


### concentration of supply and the placing on the market of the products of the fruit and vegetables sector , including through direct marketing ; those objectives relate to the specific objectives set out in points and of article 6 ; ### concentration of supply and / or the placing on the market of the products of the fruit and vegetables sector , including through direct marketing ; those objectives relate to the specific objectives set out in points , and of article 6 ;


### as part of their obligations to contribute to the specific objective ‘ attract young farmers and facilitate business development in rural areas’ set out in point of article 6 and to dedicate at least 2% of their allocations for direct payments to this objective in accordance with article 86 , member states may provide a complementary income support for young farmers who have newly set up for the first time and who are entitled to a payment under the basic income support as referred to in article 17 . ### as part of their obligations to contribute to the specific objective ‘ attract young farmers and facilitate business development in rural areas’ set out in point of article 6 and to dedicate at least the minimum amounts as set out in annex x , member states may provide a complementary income support for young farmers who have newly set up for the first time and who are entitled to a payment under the basic income support as referred to in article 17 .


### the member states’ interventions shall help the supported sectors and productions or specific types of farming therein listed in article 30 addressing the difficulty or difficulties they undergo by improving their competitiveness , their sustainability or their quality . ### the member states’ interventions shall help the supported sectors and productions or specific types of farming addressing the difficulty or difficulties they undergo by improving their competitiveness , their sustainability or their quality .


### operational programs of associations of producer organisations shall not cover the same interventions as operational programs of member organisations . member states shall consider operational programs of associations of producer organisations together with operational programs of member organisations . ### operational programs of associations of producer organisations or unions of groups of producers or unions of cooperatives or inter - branch organisations shall not cover the same interventions as operational programs of member organisations . member states shall consider operational programs of associations of producer organisations or unions groups of producers or unions of cooperatives or inter - branch organisations together with operational programs of member organisations .


### member states shall grant a crop - specific payment for cotton to genuine farmers producing cotton falling within cn code 5201 00 under the conditions laid down in this subsection . ### member states shall grant a crop - specific payment for cotton to farmers producing cotton falling within cn code 5201 00 under the conditions laid down in this subsection .


### member states may grant coupled income support to genuine farmers under the conditions set out in this subsection and as further specified in their cap strategic plans . ### member states may grant coupled income support under the conditions set out in this subsection and as further specified in their cap strategic plans .


### in order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this regulation and to avoid unfair competition or discrimination between farmers , implementing powers should be conferred on the commission as regards the fixing of reference areas for the support for oilseeds , rules for the authorisation of land and varieties for the purposes of the crop - specific payment for cotton and related notifications , the calculation of the reduction where the eligible area of cotton exceeds the base area , the union financial assistance for distillation of by - products of wine - making , the annual breakdown by member state of the total amount of union support for types of interventions for rural development , rules on the presentation of the elements to be included in the cap strategic plan , rules on the procedure and time limits for the approval of cap strategic plans and the submission and approval of requests for amendment of cap strategic plans , uniform conditions for the application of the information and publicity requirements relating to the possibilities offered by the cap strategic plans , rules relating to the performance , monitoring and evaluation framework , rules for the presentation of the content of the annual performance report , rules on the information to be sent by the member states for the performance assessment by the commission and rules on the data needs and synergies between potential data sources , and arrangements to ensure a consistent approach for determining the attribution of the performance bonus to member states . those powers should be exercised in accordance with regulation no 182 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council 22 . _________________ 22 regulation no 182 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council of 16 february 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by the member states of the commission ' s exercise of implementing powers . ### in order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this regulation and to avoid unfair competition or discrimination between farmers , implementing powers should be conferred on the commission as regards the fixing of reference areas for the support for oilseeds , rules for the authorisation of land and varieties for the purposes of the crop - specific payment for cotton and related notifications , the calculation of the reduction where the eligible area of cotton exceeds the base area , the union financial assistance for distillation of by - products of wine - making , the annual breakdown by member state of the total amount of union support for types of interventions for rural development , rules on the presentation of the elements to be included in the cap strategic plan , rules on the procedure and time limits for the approval of cap strategic plans and the submission and approval of requests for amendment of cap strategic plans , uniform conditions for the application of the information and publicity requirements relating to the possibilities offered by the cap strategic plans , rules for the presentation of the content of the annual performance report , rules on the information to be sent by the member states for the performance assessment by the commission and rules on the data needs and synergies between potential data sources . those powers should be exercised in accordance with regulation no 182 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council 22 . _________________ 22 regulation no 182 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council of 16 february 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by the member states of the commission ' s exercise of implementing powers .


### the target plan referred to in point of article 95 shall consist of a recapitulative table showing the targets as referred to in point of article 97 , indicating the break - down in annual milestones . ### the target plan referred to in point of article 95 shall consist of a recapitulative table showing the targets as referred to in point of article 97 .


### member states shall grant support under this type of interventions in order to promote risk management tools , which help genuine farmers manage production and income risks related to their agricultural activity which are outside their control and which contribute to achieving the specific objectives set out in article 6 . ### member states may grant support under this type of interventions in order to promote risk management tools , which help genuine farmers manage production and income risks related to their agricultural activity which are not foreseen outside their control and which contribute to achieving the specific objectives set out in article 6 .


### the cap should ensure that member states increase the environmental delivery by respecting local needs and farmers ' actual circumstances . member states should under direct payments in the cap strategic plan set up eco - schemes voluntary for farmers , which should be fully coordinated with the other relevant interventions . they should be defined by the member states as a payment granted either for incentivising and remunerating the provision of public goods by agricultural practices beneficial to the environment and climate or as a compensation for the introduction of these practices . in both cases they should aim at enhancing the environmental and climate performance of the cap and should consequently be conceived to go beyond the mandatory requirements already prescribed by the system of conditionality . member states may decide to set up eco - schemes for agricultural practices such as the enhanced management of permanent pastures and landscape features , and organic farming . these schemes may also include ‘ entry - level schemes’ which may be a condition for taking up more ambitious rural development commitments . ### the cap should ensure that member states increase the environmental delivery by respecting local needs and farmers ' actual circumstances . member states may under direct payments in the cap strategic plan set up eco - schemes voluntary for farmers , which should be fully coordinated with the other relevant interventions . they will be defined by the member states as a payment granted either for incentivising and remunerating the provision of public goods by agricultural practices beneficial to the environment and climate or as a compensation for the introduction of these practices . in both cases they should aim at enhancing the environmental and climate performance of the cap and should consequently be conceived to go beyond the mandatory requirements already prescribed by the system of conditionality . member states may decide to set up eco - schemes for agricultural practices such as the enhanced management of permanent pastures and landscape features , and organic farming . these schemes may also include ‘ entry - level schemes’ which may be a condition for taking up more ambitious rural development commitments .


### member states shall allocate payment entitlements to , or increase the value of the existing payment entitlements of genuine farmers who are entitled by virtue of a definitive court ruling or by virtue of a definitive administrative act of the competent authority of a member state . member states shall ensure that those genuine farmers receive the number and value of payment entitlements established in that ruling or act at a date to be fixed by the member state . ### member states shall allocate payment entitlements to , or increase the value of the existing payment entitlements of farmers who are entitled by virtue of a definitive court ruling or by virtue of a definitive administrative act of the competent authority of a member state . member states shall ensure that those farmers receive the number and value of payment entitlements established in that ruling or act at a date to be fixed by the member state .


### member states shall set an area threshold and only grant decoupled direct payments to genuine farmers whose eligible area of the holding for which decoupled direct payments are claimed goes beyond this area threshold . ### member states shall set an area threshold and grant decoupled direct payments to farmers whose eligible area of the holding for which decoupled direct payments are claimed goes beyond this area threshold .


### mechanisms should be in place to take action to protect the union’s financial interests in case the cap strategic plan implementation deviates significantly from the targets set . member states may thus be asked to submit action plans in case of significant and non - justified underperformance . this could lead to suspensions and , in the end , reductions of the union funds if the planned results are not achieved . moreover , an overall performance bonus is established as part of the incentive mechanism based on allocating the performance bonus , in view of encouraging good environmental and climate performances . ### mechanisms should be in place to take action to protect the union’s financial interests in case the cap strategic plan implementation deviates significantly from the targets set . member states may thus be asked to submit action plans in case of significant and non - justified underperformance . this could lead to suspensions and , in the end , reductions of the union funds if the planned results are not achieved .


### support for direct payments under the cap strategic plans should be granted within national allocations to be fixed by this regulation . these national allocations should reflect a continuation of the changes whereby the allocations to member states with the lowest support level per hectare are gradually increased to close 50% of the gap towards 90% of the union average . in order to take into account the reduction of payments ' mechanism and the use of its product in the member state , the total indicative financial allocations per year in the cap strategic plan of a member state should be allowed to exceed the national allocation . ### support for direct payments under the cap strategic plans should be granted within national allocations to be fixed by this regulation . these national allocations should reflect a continuation of the changes whereby the member states ' allocations gradually move towards the union average . by the end of the multiannual financial perspective 2021 - 2027 , the difference in the support level per hectare should disappear completely and the support level per hectare should be equal in all member states by 2027 at the latest . in order to take into account the reduction of payments ' mechanism and the use of its product in the member state , the total indicative financial allocations per year in the cap strategic plan of a member state should be allowed to exceed the national allocation .


### member states shall grant genuine farmers holding owned or leased - in payment entitlements basic income support upon activation of those payment entitlements . member states shall ensure that for the purpose of the activation of payment entitlements genuine farmers declare the eligible hectares accompanying any payment entitlement . ### member states shall grant farmers holding owned or leased - in payment entitlements basic income support upon activation of those payment entitlements . member states shall ensure that for the purpose of the activation of payment entitlements genuine farmers declare the eligible hectares accompanying any payment entitlement .


### member states shall grant support for risk management tools under the conditions set out in this article and as further specified in their cap strategic plans . ### member states may grant support for risk management tools under the conditions set out in this article and as further specified in their cap strategic plans .


### the union financial assistance to the interventions referred to in paragraph 2 shall be maximum 50% of the expenditure . the remaining part of the expenditure shall be borne by the member states . ### the union financial assistance to the interventions referred to in paragraph 1 shall be equivalent to 50% of the expenditure borne by member states .


### support for management commitments may include organic farming premia for the maintenance of and the conversion to organic land ; payments for other types of interventions supporting environmentally friendly production systems such as agro - ecology , conservation agriculture and integrated production ; forest environmental and climate services and forest conservation ; premia for forests and establishment of agroforestry systems ; animal welfare ; conservation , sustainable use and development of genetic resources . member states may develop other schemes under this type of interventions on the basis of their needs . this type of payments should cover additional costs and income foregone only resulting from commitments going beyond the baseline of mandatory standards and requirements established in union and national law , as well as conditionality , as laid down in the cap strategic plan . commitments related to this type of interventions may be undertaken for a pre - established annual or pluri - annual period and might go beyond seven years where duly justified . ### support for management commitments may include organic farming premia for the maintenance of and the conversion to organic land ; payments for other types of interventions supporting environmentally friendly production systems such as agro - ecology , conservation agriculture and integrated production ; forest environmental and climate services and forest conservation ; premia for forests and establishment of agroforestry systems ; animal welfare ; conservation , sustainable use and development of genetic resources . member states may develop other schemes under this type of interventions on the basis of their needs . this type of payments should cover all or part of the additional costs and income foregone only resulting from commitments going beyond the baseline of mandatory standards and requirements established in union and national law , as well as conditionality , as laid down in the cap strategic plan and may additionally cover an incentive . commitments related to this type of interventions may be undertaken for a pre - established annual or pluri - annual period and might go beyond seven years where duly justified .


### 100% for operations receiving funding from funds transferred to the eafrd in accordance with articles 15 and 90 of this regulation . ### 100% for operations receiving funding from funds transferred to the eafrd in accordance with article 15 of this regulation .


### investments in the restoration of agricultural or forestry potential following natural disasters or catastrophic events and investments in appropriate preventive actions in forests and in the rural environment . ### investments in the restoration of agricultural or forestry potential damaged following natural disasters or catastrophic events and investments in appropriate preventive actions in forests and in the rural environment .


### member states shall provide in their cap strategic plan the definitions of agricultural activity , agricultural area , eligible hectare , genuine farmer and young farmer : ### member states shall provide in their cap strategic plan at least the definitions of agricultural activity , agricultural area , eligible hectare and young farmer on the following basis :


### the interventions under operational programs of an association of producer organisations are entirely financed by contributions of those member organisations of that association and that such funding is collected from the operational funds of those member organisations ; ### the interventions under operational programs of an association of producer organisations or a union of groups of producers or a union of cooperatives or an inter - branch organisation are entirely financed by contributions of those member organisations of that association or a union or an inter - branch organisation , and that such funding is collected from the operational funds of those member organisations ;


### commitments shall be undertaken for a period of five to seven years . however , where necessary in order to achieve or maintain certain environmental benefits sought , member states may determine a longer period in the cap strategic plan for particular types of commitments , including by means of providing for their annual extension after the termination of the initial period . in exceptional and duly justified cases , and for new commitments directly following the commitment performed in the initial period , member states may determine a shorter period in their cap strategic plans . ### commitments shall be undertaken for a period of one to seven years . however , where necessary in order to achieve or maintain certain environmental benefits sought , member states may determine a longer period in the cap strategic plan for particular types of commitments , including by means of providing for their annual extension after the termination of the initial period .


### economic and social partners ; ### farmers representatives , young farmers , economic and social and agricultural innovation partners ;


### 5% of the value of marketed production of each transnational producer organisation or transnational association of producer organisations ### 4 , 5% of the value of marketed production of each transnational producer organisation or transnational association of producer organisations


### the cap should ensure that member states increase the environmental delivery by respecting local needs and farmers ' actual circumstances . member states should under direct payments in the cap strategic plan set up eco - schemes voluntary for farmers , which should be fully coordinated with the other relevant interventions . they should be defined by the member states as a payment granted either for incentivising and remunerating the provision of public goods by agricultural practices beneficial to the environment and climate or as a compensation for the introduction of these practices . in both cases they should aim at enhancing the environmental and climate performance of the cap and should consequently be conceived to go beyond the mandatory requirements already prescribed by the system of conditionality . member states may decide to set up eco - schemes for agricultural practices such as the enhanced management of permanent pastures and landscape features , and organic farming . these schemes may also include ‘ entry - level schemes’ which may be a condition for taking up more ambitious rural development commitments . ### the cap should ensure that member states increase the environmental delivery by respecting local needs and farmers ' actual circumstances . member states may under direct payments in the cap strategic plan set up eco - schemes voluntary for farmers , which should be fully coordinated with the other relevant interventions . they should be defined by the member states as a payment granted either for incentivising and remunerating the provision of public goods by agricultural practices beneficial to the environment and climate or as a compensation for the introduction of these practices . in both cases they should aim at enhancing the environmental and climate performance of the cap and should consequently be conceived to go beyond the mandatory requirements already prescribed by the system of conditionality . member states may decide to set up eco - schemes for agricultural practices such as the enhanced management of permanent pastures and landscape features , and organic farming . these schemes may also include ‘ entry - level schemes’ which may be a condition for taking up more ambitious rural development commitments .


### member states shall support under this type of intervention genuine farmers who make commitments to observe , on eligible hectares , agricultural practices beneficial for the climate and the environment . ### member states shall support under this type of intervention genuine farmers who make commitments to observe , on eligible hectares , agricultural practices beneficial for the climate and the environment ; support can be directed towards commitments for agricultural practices in specific sectors or geographical areas defined by the member states . in the case that support is directed towards specific sectors or areas , it is possible to finance the support from reducing the basic income support for sustainability in that specific sector or area .


### when setting the area threshold , member states shall aim at ensuring that decoupled direct payments may only be granted to genuine farmers if : ### when setting the area threshold , member states shall aim at ensuring that decoupled direct payments may only be granted if :


### those practices shall be designed to meet one or more of the specific environmental - and climate - related objectives laid down in points , and of article 6 . ### those practices shall be designed to meet one or more of the specific environmental - and climate - related objectives laid down in points , , and of article 6 .


### those objectives shall be complemented by the cross - cutting objective of modernising the sector by fostering and sharing of knowledge , innovation and digitalisation in agriculture and rural areas , and encouraging their uptake . ### those objectives shall be complemented by and interconnected with the cross - cutting objective of modernising the sector by fostering and sharing of knowledge , innovation and digitalisation in agriculture and rural areas , and encouraging their uptake .


### go beyond the minimum requirements for the use of fertiliser and plant protection products , animal welfare , as well as other mandatory requirements established by national and union law ; ### go beyond the minimum requirements for the use of fertiliser and plant protection products , animal welfare , as well as other mandatory requirements established by union law ;


### member states shall establish the list of agricultural practices beneficial for the climate and the environment . ### member states shall establish the list of agricultural practices beneficial for the climate , the environment and the wellbeing of farmed animals .


### member states shall ensure that the interventions linked to objective referred to in point of article 59 do not exceed one third of the total expenditure under operational programs of producer organisations or associations of producer organisations . ### member states shall ensure that the interventions linked to objective referred to in point of article 59 do not exceed one third of the total expenditure under operational programs of producer organisations or groups of producers or cooperatives or inter - branch organisations or associations of producer organisations or unions of groups of producers or unions of cooperatives .


### result indicators relating to the specific objectives concerned and used for the establishment of quantified milestones and targets in relation to those specific objectives in the cap strategic plans and assessing progress towards the targets . the indicators relating to environment - and climate - specific objectives may cover interventions included in relevant national environmental and climate - planning instruments emanating from the union legislation listed in annex xi ; ### result indicators relating to the specific objectives concerned and used for the establishment of quantified milestones and targets in relation to those specific objectives in the cap strategic plans and assessing progress towards the targets . the indicators relating to environment - and climate - specific objectives may cover interventions included in the cap strategic plans , as listed in annex i ;


### member states shall set an area threshold and only grant decoupled direct payments to genuine farmers whose eligible area of the holding for which decoupled direct payments are claimed goes beyond this area threshold . ### member states shall set a minium area threshold and only grant decoupled direct payments to farmers whose eligible area of the holding for which decoupled direct payments are claimed goes beyond this area threshold .


### investments in tangible and non - tangible assets , in particular focused on water saving , energy saving , ecological packaging and waste reduction ; ### investments in tangible and non - tangible assets , in particular focused on infrastructure aimed at improving product quality and adapting the scale of production to demand , water saving , energy saving , ecological packaging and waste reduction ;


### member states shall support under this type of intervention genuine farmers who make commitments to observe , on eligible hectares , agricultural practices beneficial for the climate and the environment . ### member states shall support under this type of intervention farmers who make commitments to observe , on eligible hectares , agricultural practices beneficial for the climate and the environment .


### since the cap needs to sharpen its responses to the challenges and opportunities as they manifest themselves at union , international , national , regional , local and farm levels , it is necessary to streamline the governance of the cap and improve its delivery on the union objectives and to significantly decrease the administrative burden . in the cap based on delivery of performance , the union should set the basic policy parameters , such as objectives of the cap and basic requirements , while member states should bear greater responsibility as to how they meet the objectives and achieve targets . enhanced subsidiarity makes it possible to better take into account local conditions and needs , tailoring the support to maximise the contribution to union objectives . ### since the cap needs to sharpen its responses to the challenges and opportunities as they manifest themselves at union , international , national , regional , local and farm levels , it is necessary to streamline the governance of the cap and improve its delivery on the union objectives and to significantly decrease the administrative burden for farmers . in the cap based on delivery of performance , the union should set the basic policy parameters , such as objectives of the cap and basic requirements , while member states should bear greater responsibility as to how they meet the objectives and achieve targets , whilst ensuring policy certainty and financial security for the sector . enhanced subsidiarity makes it possible to better take into account local conditions and needs , tailoring the support to maximise the contribution to union objectives .


### operational programs of associations of producer organisations shall not cover the same interventions as operational programs of member organisations . member states shall consider operational programs of associations of producer organisations together with operational programs of member organisations . ### operational programs of associations of producer organisations or unions of groups of producers or unions of cooperatives or inter - branch organisations shall not cover the same interventions as operational programs of member organisations . member states shall consider operational programs of associations of producer organisations or unions groups of producers or unions of cooperatives or inter - branch organisations together with operational programs of member organisations .


### member states shall grant support under this type of interventions in order to promote risk management tools , which help genuine farmers manage production and income risks related to their agricultural activity which are outside their control and which contribute to achieving the specific objectives set out in article 6 . ### member states may grant support under this type of interventions in order to promote risk management tools , which help farmers manage production and income risks related to their agricultural activity which are outside their control and which contribute to achieving the specific objectives set out in article 6 , in addition risk mitigation strategies should be supported and encouraged which increase farm resilience and reduce exposure to income instability ;


### the interventions under operational programs of an association of producer organisations are entirely financed by contributions of those member organisations of that association and that such funding is collected from the operational funds of those member organisations ; ### the interventions under operational programs of an association of producer organisations or a union of groups of producers or a union of cooperatives or an inter - branch organisation are entirely financed by contributions of those member organisations of that association or a union or an inter - branch organisation , and that such funding is collected from the operational funds of those member organisations ;


### for interventions for rural development , principles are defined at union level , particularly with regard to the basic requirements for the member states to apply selection criteria . however , member states should have ample discretion to define specific conditions according to their needs . types of interventions for rural development include payments for environmental , climate and other management commitments that member states should support throughout their territories , in accordance with their national , regional or local specific needs . member states should grant payments to farmers and other land managers who undertake , on a voluntary basis , management commitments that contribute to climate change mitigation and adaptation and to the protection and improvement of the environment including water quality and quantity , air quality , soil , biodiversity and ecosystem services including voluntary commitments in natura 2000 and support for genetic diversity . support under payments for management commitments may also be granted in the form of locally - led , integrated or cooperative approaches and result - based interventions . ### for interventions for rural development , principles are defined at union level , particularly with regard to the basic requirements for the member states to apply selection criteria . however , member states should have ample discretion to define specific conditions according to their needs . types of interventions for rural development include payments for environmental , climate and other management commitments that member states should support throughout their territories , in accordance with their national , regional or local specific needs . member states should grant payments to farmers and other beneficiaries who undertake , on a voluntary basis , management commitments that contribute to climate change mitigation and adaptation and to the protection and improvement of the environment including water quality and quantity , air quality , soil , biodiversity and ecosystem services including voluntary commitments in natura 2000 and support for genetic diversity . support under payments for management commitments may also be granted in the form of locally - led , integrated or cooperative approaches and result - based interventions .


### member states may cover under this type of interventions the costs related to all aspects of the cooperation . ### member states may cover under this type of interventions support related to all aspects of the cooperation .


### the commission may require the stecf to assess the joint recommendations referred to in paragraph 5 . ### the commission shall require the stecf to assess the joint recommendations referred to in paragraph 5 and shall make this assessment public .


### ensure that bycatches of marine species listed under directives 92 / 43 / eec and 2009 / 147 / ec and other sensitive species that result from fishing are minimised and where possible eliminated such that they do not represent a threat to the conservation status of these species ; ### ensure that bycatches of marine species listed under directives 92 / 43 / eec and 2009 / 147 / ec and other sensitive species that result from fishing are minimised and where possible eliminated ;


### ‘ directed fishing’ means fishing for a defined species or combination of species where the total catch of that / those species makes up more than 50% of the economic value of the catch ; ### ‘ directed fishing’ means fishing for a defined species or combination of species where the total catch of that / those species makes up more than 50% of the catch ;


### paragraph 1 shall not apply to catches of species which are exempted from the application of the landing obligation in accordance with article 15 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 . ### paragraph 1 shall not apply to fishing activities in the mediterranean sea or catches of species which are exempted from the application of the landing obligation in accordance with article 15 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 .


### optimise exploitation patterns to provide protection for juveniles and spawning aggregations of marine species ; ### ensure sustainable exploitation patterns that guarantee the conservation of fishery resources and protect sensitive sizes and ages , in particular juveniles and spawning aggregations of marine species ;


### the commission may require the stecf to assess the joint recommendations referred to in paragraph 5 . ### the commission shall require the stecf to assess the joint recommendations referred to in paragraph 5 .


### in accordance with the procedure set out in article 18 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 member states may submit joint recommendations defining appropriate technical measures at the regional level that deviate from the measures set out in paragraph 1 . ### in accordance with the procedure set out in article 18 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 member states may , jointly or individually , submit recommendations defining appropriate technical measures at the regional level that deviate from the measures set out in paragraph 1 . purely by way of example , all trade associations , in common agreement , regional - level fisheries and aquaculture producers’ organisations recognised by the ministry and supranational advisory bodies .


### technical measures shall aim to achieve the following targets : ### technical measures shall achieve the following targets :


### where member states submit joint recommendations for the establishment of technical measures as referred to in paragraph 1 , they shall provide scientific evidence to support the adoption of those measures . ### where member states submit joint recommendations for the establishment of technical measures as referred to in paragraph 1 , they shall provide scientific evidence to support the adoption of those measures . the commission shall make these joint recommendations public immediately after their submission by the member states .


### it is necessary to specify the categories of data that can be entered in sis in respect of third - country nationals who are the subject of a return decision issued in accordance with provisions respecting directive 2008 / 115 / ec . alerts on return should contain only those data that are required in order to identify the data subjects , to allow the competent authorities to take informed decisions without losing time and to ensure , where necessary , their protection in relation to persons who are armed , violent , have escaped or are involved in an activity as referred to in articles 1 , 2 , 3 and 4 of council framework decision 2002 / 475 / jha on combating terrorism26 . furthermore , in order to facilitate identification and detect multiple identities , the alert should include also a reference to the personal identification document and a copy of such document , if available . __________________ 26 council framework decision 2002 / 475 / jha of 13 june 2002 on combating terrorism . ### it is necessary to specify the categories of data that can be entered in sis in respect of third - country nationals who are the subject of a return decision issued in accordance with provisions respecting directive 2008 / 115 / ec . alerts on return should contain only those data that are required in order to identify the data subjects , to allow the competent authorities to take informed decisions without losing time and to ensure , where necessary , their protection in relation to persons who are armed , violent , have escaped or are involved in an activity as referred to in directive 2017 / 541 of the european parliament and of the council26 . furthermore , in order to facilitate identification and detect multiple identities , the alert should include also a reference to the personal identification document and a copy of such document , if available . __________________ 26 directive 2017 / 541 of the european parliament and of the council of 15 march 2017 on combating terrorism and replacing council framework decision 2002 / 475 / jha and amending council decision 2005 / 671 / jha .


### where a third - country national who is subject of an alert on return is identified by a competent authority and it has been ascertained by the same authority that the obligation to return has not been complied with , that authority shall immediately consult the issuing member state through the exchange of supplementary information in order to determine without delay the action to be taken . ### where a third - country national who is subject of an alert on return is identified by a competent authority and it has been ascertained that the obligation to return has not been complied with , that authority shall immediately consult the issuing member state through the exchange of supplementary information in order to determine the action to be taken and the issuing member state shall be obliged to communicate without delay the preferred course of action .


### additional use of up to 280 million net removals from deforested land , afforested land , managed cropland and managed grassland ### additional use of up to 425 million net removals from deforested land , afforested land , managed forest land , managed cropland and managed grassland


### the commission shall report to the european parliament and to the council by 28 february 2024 and every five years thereafter on the operation of this regulation , its contribution to the eu’s overall 2030 greenhouse gas emission reduction target and its contribution to the goals of the paris agreement , and may make proposals if appropriate . ### the commission shall report to the european parliament and to the council by 28 february 2024 following the first global stocktake of the implementation of the paris agreement in 2023 and subsequent global stocktakes and every five years thereafter on the operation of this regulation , its contribution to the eu’s overall 2030 greenhouse gas emission reduction target and its contribution to the goals of the paris agreement , and may make proposals if appropriate . this report shall include progress made in leveraging and sustaining private finance in support of the long - term transition to a low - carbon economy .


### by way of derogation from article 101 tfeu , a producer organisation recognised under paragraph 1 of this article may plan production , optimise the production costs , place on the market and negotiate contracts for the supply of agricultural products , on behalf of its members for all or part of their total production . ### in article 152 , paragraph 1a , the first subparagraph is replaced by the following : ““a producer organisation recognised under paragraph 1 of this article may plan production , optimise the production costs , place on the market and negotiate contracts for the supply of agricultural products , on behalf of its members for all or part of their total production . ”


### the statutes of a producer organisation in the fruit and vegetables sector shall require its producer members to market their entire production concerned through the producer organisation . ### in article 160 , paragraph 2 is replaced by the following : “ ‘ the statutes of a producer organisation in the fruit and vegetables sector shall require its producer members to concentrate the products concerned through the producer organisation , with the exception of products which are marginal in terms of value or volume as compared to the value or volume of marketable products of their organisation of the products concerned and products which because of their characteristics , are not normally covered by the commercial activities of their organization . the statutes shall provide that , after notification , these products may be marketed by the producer members themselves or through another designated producer organisation . ’


### the drawing up of standard contracts which are compatible with union rules ; ### in article 164 , paragraph 4 , the point c is replaced by the following : “ the drawing up of standard contracts and clauses , including for value - sharing and fair compensation , which are compatible with union rules ; ”


### the drawing up of standard contracts which are compatible with union rules ; ### in article 164 , paragraph 4 , the point c is replaced by the following : “ the drawing up of standard contracts and clauses , in particular for value - sharing and fair compensation , which are compatible with union rules ; ”


### without prejudice to articles 148 and 168 , drawing up standard forms of contract , compatible with union rules , for the sale of agricultural products to purchasers and / or the supply of processed products to distributors and retailers , taking into account the need to achieve fair competitive conditions and to avoid market distortions ; ### in article 157 , paragraph 1 , point c , the subpoint v is replaced by the following : “ without prejudice to articles 148 and 168 , drawing up standard forms of contract that may involve two or more operators in the sector , compatible with union rules , for the sale of agricultural products to purchasers and / or the supply of processed products to distributors and retailers , taking into account the need to achieve fair competitive conditions and to avoid market distortions ; these standard forms of contracts may contain relevant indicators and economic indices based on relevant production costs and their development , but also take account of product categories and their different market opportunities , product valuation indicators , the prices of agricultural and food products observed on the markets and variations therein , the extra costs for meeting extra - statutory requirements with regard to animal welfare , animal health , environment and climate , and criteria pertaining to the composition , quality , traceability and content of product specifications . ”


### by way of derogation from article 101 tfeu , a producer organisation recognised under paragraph 1 of this article may plan production , optimise the production costs , place on the market and negotiate contracts for the supply of agricultural products , on behalf of its members for all or part of their total production . ### in article 152 , paragraph 1a is replaced by the following : “a producer organisation recognised under paragraph 1 of this article may plan production , optimise the production costs , place on the market and negotiate contracts for the supply of agricultural products , on behalf of its members for all or part of their total production . ”


### it shall be possible to switch off systems only one at a time , and only at standstill with the parking brake engaged , by a complex sequence of actions to be carried out by the driver ; ### it shall be possible to switch off systems only one at a time , and only at standstill with the parking brake engaged ;


### ‘ automated vehicle’ means a motor vehicle designed and constructed to move autonomously for extended periods of time without continuous human supervision ; ### ‘ assisted or automated vehicle’ means a motor vehicle designed and constructed to move autonomously for certain periods of time without continuous human supervision ;


### detailed technical requirements and specific test procedures for type - approval of motor vehicles and their trailers , and of systems , components and separate technical units should be laid down in delegated acts before the date of application of this regulation . moreover , manufacturers should be allowed sufficient time to adapt to the requirements of this regulation and the delegated acts adopted pursuant to it . therefore , the application of this regulation should be deferred , ### detailed technical requirements and specific adequate test procedures for type - approval of motor vehicles and their trailers , and of systems , components and separate technical units should be laid down in delegated acts before the date of application of this regulation . moreover , manufacturers should be allowed sufficient time to adapt to the requirements of this regulation and the delegated implementing acts adopted pursuant to it . some vehicles are produced in small quantities . therefore , it is appropriate that requirements set out in this regulation and its implementing measures , take into account such vehicles or classes of vehicles where such requirements are incompatible with the use or design of such vehicles , or where the additional burden imposed by them is disproportionate . therefore , the application of this regulation should be deferred .


### it shall not be possible to switch off or suppress the system ; ### it shall be possible to switch off or suppress the system temporarily ;


### ‘ lane - keeping system’ means a system monitoring the position of the vehicle with respect to the lane boundary and applying a torque to the steering wheel , or pressure to the brakes , at least when a lane departure occurs or is about to occur and a collision may be imminent ; ### ‘ lane - keeping system’ means a system assisting the driver in keeping a safe position of the vehicle with respect to the lane or road boundary at least when a lane departure occurs or is about to occur and a collision may be imminent ;


### in addition to the other requirements of this regulation and of the delegated acts adopted pursuant to it that are applicable to vehicles of the respective categories , automated vehicles shall comply with the requirements set out in the delegated acts adopted under paragraph 2 relating to : ### in addition to the other requirements of this regulation and of the delegated acts adopted pursuant to it that are applicable to vehicles of the respective categories , assisted or automated vehicles shall comply with the requirements set out in the delegated acts adopted under paragraph 2 relating to :


### ' reversing detection ' means a camera or monitor , optical or detection system to make the driver aware of people and objects at the rear of the vehicle with the primary aim to avoid collisions upon reversing ; ### ' reversing detection ' means a system to make the driver aware of people and objects at the rear of the vehicle with the primary aim to avoid collisions upon reversing ;


### specific requirements relating to automated vehicles ### specific requirements relating to assisted or automated vehicles


### detailed technical requirements and specific test procedures for type - approval of motor vehicles and their trailers , and of systems , components and separate technical units should be laid down in delegated acts before the date of application of this regulation . moreover , manufacturers should be allowed sufficient time to adapt to the requirements of this regulation and the delegated acts adopted pursuant to it . therefore , the application of this regulation should be deferred , ### detailed technical requirements and specific adequate test procedures for type - approval of motor vehicles and their trailers , and of systems , components and separate technical units should be laid down in delegated implementing acts before the date of application of this regulation . moreover , manufacturers should be allowed sufficient time to adapt to the requirements of this regulation and the delegated implementing acts adopted pursuant to it . some vehicles are produced in small quantities . therefore , it is appropriate that requirements set out in this regulation and its implementing measures , take into account such vehicles or classes of vehicles where such requirements are incompatible with the use or design of such vehicles , or where the additional burden imposed by them is disproportionate . therefore , the application of this regulation should be deferred ,


### it shall be possible for the driver to override the system’s prompted vehicle speed smoothly through normal operation of the accelerator pedal without need for kick - down ; ### it shall be possible for the driver to override the system’s prompted vehicle speed smoothly through normal operation of the accelerator control ;


### automated and connected vehicles may be able to make a huge contribution in reducing road fatalities since in the region of 90 per cent of road accidents are estimated to result from human error . as automated vehicles will gradually be taking over tasks of the driver , harmonised rules and technical requirements for automated vehicle systems should be adopted at union level . ### as automated vehicles might gradually be taking over tasks of the driver , harmonised rules and technical requirements for automated vehicle systems , such as a transparent , technology neutral and non - proprietary standard that provides verifiable safety assurance for autonomous vehicle decision - making , should be adopted at union level .


### automated and connected vehicles may be able to make a huge contribution in reducing road fatalities since in the region of 90 per cent of road accidents are estimated to result from human error . as automated vehicles will gradually be taking over tasks of the driver , harmonised rules and technical requirements for automated vehicle systems should be adopted at union level . ### as automated vehicles will gradually be taking over tasks of the driver , harmonised rules and technical requirements for automated vehicle systems , such as a transparent , technology neutral and non - proprietary standard that provides verifiable safety assurance for av decision - making , should be adopted at union level .


### that it is necessary to have the data transmitted , it is proportionate to the purposes of the transmission and if there is no reason to assume that the data subject ' s rights and freedoms and legitimate interests might be prejudiced . ### that it is strictly necessary to have the data transmitted having regard to the recipient ' s objectives , and that there is not any reason to assume that the data subject ' s rights and freedoms and legitimate interests might be prejudiced by the requested data transfer or the reasonably expected further use of that personal data by the recipient .


### consent should be given by a clear affirmative act establishing a freely given , specific , informed and unambiguous indication of the data subject ' s agreement to the processing of personal data relating to him or her , such as by a written statement , including by electronic means , or an oral statement . this could include ticking a box when visiting an internet website , choosing technical settings for information society services or another statement or conduct which clearly indicates in this context the data subject ' s acceptance of the proposed processing of his or her personal data . silence , pre - ticked boxes or inactivity should not therefore constitute consent . consent should cover all processing activities carried out for the same purpose or purposes . when the processing has multiple purposes , consent should be given for all of them . if the data subject ' s consent is to be given following a request by electronic means , the request must be clear , concise and not unnecessarily disruptive to the use of the service for which it is provided . ### consent should be given by a clear affirmative act establishing a freely given , specific , informed and unambiguous indication of the data subject ' s agreement to the processing of personal data relating to him or her , such as by a written statement , including by electronic means , or an oral statement . this could include ticking a box when visiting an internet website , choosing technical settings for information society services or another statement or conduct which clearly indicates in this context the data subject ' s acceptance of the proposed processing of his or her personal data . silence , pre - ticked boxes or inactivity should not therefore constitute consent . consent should cover all processing activities carried out for the same purpose or purposes . when the processing has multiple purposes , consent should be given for all of them . if the data subject ' s consent is to be given following a request by electronic means , the request must be clear , concise and not unnecessarily disruptive to the use of the service for which it is provided . at the same time , the data subject should have the right to withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal .


### the authority shall improve the availability , quality and accessibility of information offered to individuals and employers to facilitate labour mobility across the union , in accordance with regulation 589 / 2016 on eures and regulation [ single digital gateway – com256 ] . to that end , the authority shall : ### the authority shall improve the availability , quality and accessibility of information to facilitate labour mobility across the union , in accordance with regulation 589 / 2016 on eures and regulation [ single digital gateway – com256 ] . to that end , the authority shall :


### the authority should perform its activities in the areas of cross - border labour mobility and social security coordination , including free movement of workers , posting of workers and highly mobile services . it should also enhance cooperation between member states in tackling undeclared work . in cases where the authority , in the course of the performance of its activities , becomes aware of suspected irregularities , including in areas of union law beyond its scope , such as violations of working conditions , health and safety rules , or the employment of illegally staying third - country nationals , it should be able to report them and cooperate on these matters with the commission , competent union bodies , and national authorities where appropriate . ### the authority should perform its activities in the areas of cross - border labour mobility and social security coordination , including free movement of workers , posting of workers and highly mobile services . it should also enhance cooperation between member states in tackling undeclared work . in cases where the authority , in the course of the performance of its activities , becomes aware of suspected irregularities , it should be able to report them and cooperate on these matters with the commission , competent union bodies , and national authorities where appropriate .


### support member states in streamlining the provision of information and services to individuals and employers pertaining to cross - border mobility on a voluntary basis , while fully respecting member states ' competences . ### support member states in streamlining the provision of information and services pertaining to cross - border mobility on a voluntary basis , while fully respecting member states ' competences .


### the authority shall provide services to individuals and employers to facilitate labour mobility across the union . to that end , the authority shall : ### without duplicating already existing mechanisms , the authority shall provide services to facilitate labour mobility across the union . to that end , the authority shall :


### a european labour authority should be established in order to help strengthen fairness and trust in the single market . to that effect , the authority should support the member states and the commission in strengthening access to information for individuals and employers about their rights and obligations in cross - border labour mobility situations as well as access to relevant services , support compliance and cooperation between the member states to ensure the effective application of the union law in these areas , and mediate and facilitate a solution in case of cross - border disputes or labour market disruptions . ### the establishment of a european labour authority should be considered if it proves to have a european added value in strengthening fairness and trust in the single market . to that effect , the authority could support the member states and the commission in strengthening access to information for individuals and employers about their rights and obligations in cross - border labour mobility situations as well as access to relevant services , support compliance and cooperation between the member states to ensure the effective application of the union law in these areas , and mediate and facilitate a solution in case of cross - border disputes , while fully respecting the competences of the european court of justice and without prejudice to the rights of member states and the persons concerned to have recourse to the procedures and tribunals provided for by the legislation of the member states or the treaty .


### certain single - use plastic products end up in the environment as a result of inappropriate disposal through sewers or other inappropriate release into the environment . therefore , single - use plastic products that are frequently disposed of through sewers otherwise inappropriately disposed of should be subject to marking requirements . the marking should inform consumers about appropriate waste disposal options and / or waste disposal options to be avoided and / or about the negative environmental impacts of litter as a result of inappropriate disposal . the commission should be empowered to establish a harmonised format for the marking and when doing so should , where appropriate , test the perception of the proposed marking with representative groups of consumers to ensure that it is effective and clearly understandable . ### certain single - use plastic products end up in the environment as a result of inappropriate disposal through sewers or other inappropriate release into the environment . member states should lay down rules on substantial fines and penalties which apply to those responsible for the release of the litter into the environment and enforce these rules properly .


### in order to prevent littering and other inappropriate forms of disposal resulting in marine litter containing plastic , consumers need to be properly informed about the most appropriate waste disposal options available and / or waste disposal options to be avoided , best practices with regard to waste disposal and the environmental impact of bad disposal practices as well as about the plastic content in certain single - use plastic products and fishing gear . therefore , member states should be required to take awareness raising measures ensuring that such information is given to the consumers . the information should not contain any promotional content encouraging the use of the single - use plastic products . member states should be able to choose the measures which are most appropriate based on the nature of the product or its use . producers of single - use plastic products and fishing gear containing plastic should cover the costs of the awareness raising measures as part of their extended producer responsibility obligation . ### in order to prevent littering and other inappropriate forms of disposal resulting in marine litter containing plastic , consumers need to be properly informed about the most appropriate waste disposal options available and / or waste disposal options to be avoided , best practices with regard to waste disposal and the environmental impact of bad disposal practices as well as about the plastic content in certain single - use plastic products and fishing gear . therefore , member states should be required to take awareness raising measures ensuring that such information is given to the consumers . member states should be able to choose the measures which are most appropriate based on the nature of the product or its use . proper care must be taken that no competitive distortion arises between domestic producers of single - use plastic products and fishing gear containing plastic and competitors which are allowed to sell their products in the single market . therefore , the costs of the awareness raising measures should be borne by those who dispose of the products inappropriately .


### the large portion of plastic stemming from abandoned , lost and discarded fishing gear containing plastic in marine litter indicates that the existing legal requirements46 do not provide sufficient incentives to return such fishing gear to shore for collection and treatment . the indirect fee system envisaged under union law on port reception facilities for the delivery of waste from ships takes away the incentive for ships to discharge their waste at sea , and ensures a right of delivery . that system should , however , be supplemented by further financial incentives for fishermen to bring their fishing gear waste on shore to avoid any potential increase in the indirect waste fee to be paid . as plastic components of fishing gear have a high recycling potential , member states should , in line with the polluter pays principle , introduce extended producer responsibility for fishing gear containing plastic to facilitate separate collection of waste fishing gear and to finance sound waste management of such fishing gear , in particular recycling . _________________ 46 council regulation no 1224 / 2009 , directive 2000 / 59 / ec and directive 2008 / 98 / ec . ### the large portion of plastic stemming from abandoned , lost and discarded fishing gear containing plastic in marine litter indicates that the existing legal requirements46do not provide sufficient incentives to return such fishing gear to shore for collection and treatment . the indirect fee system envisaged under union law on port reception facilities for the delivery of waste from ships takes away the incentive for ships to discharge their waste at sea , and ensures a right of delivery . that system is , however , not sufficiently effective . it should be strengthened and supplemented by further financial incentives for fishermen to bring their fishing gear waste on shore to avoid any potential increase in the indirect waste fee to be paid . _________________ 46 council regulation no 1224 / 2009 , directive 2000 / 59 / ec and directive 2008 / 98 / ec .


### in order to prevent littering and other inappropriate forms of disposal resulting in marine litter containing plastic , consumers need to be properly informed about the most appropriate waste disposal options available and / or waste disposal options to be avoided , best practices with regard to waste disposal and the environmental impact of bad disposal practices as well as about the plastic content in certain single - use plastic products and fishing gear . therefore , member states should be required to take awareness raising measures ensuring that such information is given to the consumers . the information should not contain any promotional content encouraging the use of the single - use plastic products . member states should be able to choose the measures which are most appropriate based on the nature of the product or its use . producers of single - use plastic products and fishing gear containing plastic should cover the costs of the awareness raising measures as part of their extended producer responsibility obligation . ### in order to prevent littering and other inappropriate forms of disposal resulting in marine litter containing plastic , consumers need to be properly informed about the most appropriate waste disposal options available and / or waste disposal options to be avoided , best practices with regard to waste disposal and the environmental impact of bad disposal practices as well as about the plastic content in certain single - use plastic products and fishing gear . therefore , member states should be required to take awareness raising measures ensuring that such information is given to the consumers . member states should be able to choose the measures which are most appropriate based on the regional conditions , the nature of the product or its use . producers of single - use plastic products and fishing gear containing plastic should be part of the awareness raising measures as part of their corporate social responsibility . the costs of the awareness raising measures should be discussed between a government of a member state and a responsible sector .


### pursuant to paragraph 22 of the interinstitutional agreement between the european parliament , the council of the european union and the european commission on better law - making of 13 april 201648 , the commission should carry out an evaluation of this directive . that evaluation should be based on experience gathered and data collected during the implementation of this directive and data collected under directive 2008 / 56 / ec or directive 2008 / 98 / ec . the evaluation should provide the basis for an assessment of possible further measures and an assessment whether , in view of monitoring of marine litter in the union , the annex listing single - use plastic products needs to be reviewed . the evaluation should also consider whether scientific and technical progress that has taken place in the meantime , including the development of biodegradable materials and the development of criteria or a standard for biodegradability of plastics in the marine environment , as foreseen in the european plastics strategy , allows the setting of a standard for biodegradation of certain single - use plastic products in the marine environment . that standard would include a standard to test if , as a result of physical and biological decomposition in the marine environment , plastics would fully decompose into carbon dioxide , biomass and water within a timescale short enough for the plastics not to be harmful for marine life and not lead to an accumulation of plastics in the environment . if that is the case , single - use plastic products that meet such a standard could be exempted from the prohibition on placing on the market . while the european strategy for plastics already envisages action in this area , it also recognises the challenges in relation to determining a regulatory framework for plastics with biodegradable properties due to different marine conditions across seas . _________________ 48 oj l 123 , 12 . 5 . 2016 , p . 1 . ### pursuant to paragraph 22 of the interinstitutional agreement between the european parliament , the council of the european union and the european commission on better law - making of 13 april 201648 , the commission should carry out an evaluation of this directive . that evaluation should be based on experience gathered and data collected during the implementation of this directive and data collected under directive 2008 / 56 / ec or directive 2008 / 98 / ec . the evaluation should provide the basis for an assessment of possible further measures and an assessment whether , in view of monitoring of marine litter in the union , the annex listing single - use plastic products needs to be reviewed . the evaluation should also consider whether scientific and technical progress that has taken place in the meantime , including the development of biodegradable materials and the development of criteria or a standard for biodegradability of plastics in the marine environment , as foreseen in the european plastics strategy , allows the setting of a standard for biodegradation of certain single - use plastic products in the marine environment . that standard would include a standard to test if , as a result of physical and biological decomposition in the marine environment , plastics would fully decompose into carbon dioxide , biomass and water within a timescale short enough for the plastics not to be harmful for marine life and not lead to an accumulation of plastics in the environment . if that is the case , single - use plastic products that meet such a standard could be exempted from the prohibition on placing on the market . while the european strategy for plastics already envisages action in this area , it also recognises the challenges in relation to determining a regulatory framework for plastics with biodegradable properties due to different marine conditions across seas . the evaluation should also assess economic impact on sectors most exposed by this directive , including compliance costs . _________________ 48 oj l 123 , 12 . 5 . 2016 , p . 1 .