### the european union is confronted with structural challenges arising from economic globalisation , technological change and an increasingly ageing workforce and growing skills and labour shortages in some sectors and regions . they have been compounded by the recent economic and financial crisis , which has resulted in increased levels of unemployment , hitting in particular young people and other vulnerable groups , such as migrants . the esf should aim to promote employment and support labour mobility , invest in education , skills and life - long learning , promote social inclusion and combat poverty . in promoting the better functioning of labour markets by enhancing the transnational geographical mobility of workers , the esf should , in particular , support european employment services in relation to recruitment and the related information , advice and guidance services at national and cross - border level . ### the european union is confronted with structural challenges arising from economic globalisation , technological change and an increasingly ageing workforce and growing skills and labour shortages in some sectors and regions . they have been compounded by the recent economic and financial crisis , which has resulted in increased levels of unemployment , hitting in particular young people and vulnerable social groups . the esf should aim to promote employment and support labour mobility , invest in education , skills and life - long learning , support and encourage entrepreneurship , especially among young people , promote social inclusion and combat poverty . in promoting the better functioning of labour markets by enhancing the transnational geographical mobility of workers , the esf should , in particular , support european employment services in relation to recruitment and the related information , advice and guidance services at national and cross - border level .


### in addition to these priorities , in the less developed regions and member states , and with a view to increasing economic growth and employment opportunities , the efficiency of public administration should be improved and the institutional capacity of stakeholders delivering employment , education and social policies should be strengthened . ### in addition to these priorities , in the less developed regions and member states , and with a view to increasing economic growth and employment opportunities , the efficiency of public administration , including e - governance should be improved and the institutional capacity of stakeholders delivering employment , education and social policies should be strengthened .


### the member states and regions should be encouraged to leverage the esf through financial instruments in order to support for example students , job creation , mobility of workers , social inclusion and social entrepreneurship . ### the member states and regions should be encouraged to leverage the esf through financial instruments in order to support for example students , learning mobility , job creation , mobility of workers , physical activity and sport , social inclusion and social entrepreneurship .


### self - employment , entrepreneurship and business creation ; ### self - employment , entrepreneurship and the creation , ongoing development and transfer of businesses , particularly for micro and small enterprises ;


### active and healthy ageing ; ### active and healthy ageing , favoured notably by sport ;


### investing in education , skills and life - long learning through : ### investing in education , vocational training and apprenticeships , skills and life - long learning through :


### enhancing access to lifelong learning , upgrading the skills and competences of the workforce and increasing the labour market relevance of education and training systems ; ### enhancing the access to lifelong learning and the learning mobility of young people , upgrading the skills and competences of the workforce and increasing the labour market relevance of education and training systems ;


### strengthening research , technological development and innovation , through the development of post - graduate studies , the training of researchers , networking activities and partnerships between higher education institutions , research and technological centres and enterprises ; ### strengthening research , technological development and innovation , through the development of post - graduate studies and entrepreneurial skills , the training of researchers , networking activities and partnerships between higher education institutions , research and technological centres and enterprises ;


### regulation no 996 / 2010 of the european parliament and of the council of 20 october 2010 on the investigation and prevention of accidents and incidents in civil aviation aims at preventing accidents by facilitating the conduct of expeditious , efficient and qualitative safety investigations . this regulation should not interfere with the process of accidents and incidents investigations managed by national safety investigation authorities as defined in regulation no 996 / 2010 . ### regulation no 996 / 2010 of the european parliament and of the council of 20 october 2010 on the investigation and prevention of accidents and incidents in civil aviation aims at preventing accidents by facilitating the conduct of expeditious , efficient and qualitative safety investigations . this regulation should not interfere with the process of accidents and incidents investigations managed by national safety investigation authorities as defined in regulation no 996 / 2010 . in case of an accident or serious incident the notification of the occurrence is also subject to the provision of article 9 , paragraph 1 , regulation no 996 / 2010 .


### mandatory and voluntary reporting systems allowing individuals to report details on occurrences should be set up and the information collected should be transferred to the authority competent for taking action on the basis of occurrences collected in order to enhance civil aviation safety . ### mandatory and voluntary reporting systems allowing individuals to report details on aviation safety occurrences should be set up and the information collected should be analysed and followed up so that preventive or corrective action may be taken on the basis of occurrences collected in order to enhance civil aviation safety . this information should be passed on to the competent authority so that larger - scale action may be taken where necessary and so that the authority can monitor that appropriate action is in fact taken .


### various categories of personnel working in civil aviation observe events of interest for the prevention of accidents and should therefore report them . ### various categories of personnel working in civil aviation observe events of interest for the prevention of accidents and should therefore have access to tools enabling them to report such events while also guaranteeing their protection . in order to encourage staff to report occurrences and enable them to appreciate more fully the positive impact of reporting on air safety , they should be regularly informed about action taken under occurrence reporting systems .


### a common european risk classification scheme should be developed in order to allow support for the identification of necessary quick action when looking at high risk single safety occurrences . it should also allow the identification of key risk areas when looking at aggregated information . such a scheme should support member states in their assessment of occurrences and in determining where to best focus their efforts . it should also , when looking at aggregated information from a european perspective , allow the identification of key risk areas within the union and support the work done in the area of the european aviation safety programme and of the european aviation safety plan . appropriate support should be given to ensure a consistent and a uniform risk classification across member states . ### a common european risk classification scheme should be developed in order to allow support for the identification of necessary quick action when looking at high risk single safety occurrences . it should also allow the identification of key risk areas when looking at aggregated information . such a scheme should support the relevant entities in their assessment of occurrences and in determining where to best focus their efforts . it should also , when looking at aggregated information from a european perspective , allow the identification of key risk areas within the union and support the work done in the area of the european aviation safety programme and of the european aviation safety plan . appropriate support should be given by the commission to ensure a consistent and a uniform risk classification across member states .


### occurrence reports should be stored in databases which should be a system compatible with eccairs and with the adrep taxonomy in order to facilitate information exchange . ### does not affect english text . linguistic correction to french version .


### individuals may be refrained to report occurrences by the fear of self - incrimination and their potential consequences in terms of prosecution before judicial authorities . in this context member states should not institute proceeding against a reporter on the basis of its report , except in case of gross negligence . in addition , the cooperation between safety and judicial authorities should be enhanced and formalised by the means of advance arrangements which should respect the balance between the various public interests at stake and notably cover the access and use of occurrence reports contained in the national databases . ### does not affect english text . . linguistic correction to french .


### information on occurrences should be exchanged within the union . this should notably greatly enhance the detection of actual or potential hazards . in addition , this should allow member states to receive all necessary information on occurrences occurring in their territory but which are reported to another member state . ### information on occurrences should be exchanged within the union . this should notably greatly enhance the detection of actual or potential hazards . in addition , this should allow member states to receive all necessary information on occurrences occurring in their territory but which are reported to another member state , and thus enable the competent national authorities to have precise information about occurrences in their airspace in order , where necessary , to take corrective action to counteract a risk identified on their territory .


### information concerning national occurrences , stored in the national databases , should be subject to the present regulation . ### information concerning occurrences , stored in the databases of organisations , member states and easa , should be subject to the present regulation .


### interested parties may request access to certain information contained in the european central repository . ### interested parties may request access to certain information contained in the european central repository , subject to the rules of confidentiality of such information and the anonymity of the persons concerned .


### the effectiveness of safety measures adopted should be monitored and , where necessary , additional actions should be taken to ensure that the safety deficiencies have been correctly addressed . information contained in occurrence reports should also be used in the form of aggregated data to detect trends . ### the effectiveness of safety measures adopted should be monitored and , where necessary , additional actions should be taken to ensure that the safety deficiencies have been correctly addressed . information contained in occurrence reports should also be used in the form of aggregated data to detect trends and to propose and implement appropriate preventive or corrective action .


### a person who has reported an occurrence in application of this regulation should be adequately protected . in this context occurrence reports should be disidentified and details related to the reporter should not be registered into databases . ### a person who is involved in an occurrence reported in application of this regulation should be adequately protected . in this context occurrence reports should be disidentified and details related to the persons involved in the occurrence should not be registered into databases .


### employees should have the possibility to report breaches to the principles delimiting their protection as established by this legislation . member states should define the consequences for those having infringed the principles of protection of reporter and should adopt penalties when relevant . ### employees should have the possibility to report breaches of the principles delimiting their protection as established by this legislation and should not be penalised for reporting such breaches . member states should define the consequences for those having infringed the principles of protection of persons involved in the reporting and should adopt penalties when relevant .


### penalties should , in particular , allow for the sanctioning of any person or entity who , contrary to this regulation , misuses information protected by this regulation ; adopt prejudice against the reporter of an occurrence except in case of gross negligence ; does not establish an environment appropriate for allowing the collection of details on occurrences ; does not analyse the information collected and does not act to address the safety or potential safety deficiencies detected ; does not share the information collected in application of this regulation . ### penalties should , in particular , allow for the sanctioning of any person or entity who , contrary to this regulation , misuses information protected by this regulation ; adopt prejudice against the persons involved in a reported occurrence except in case of gross negligence ; does not establish an environment appropriate for allowing the collection of details on occurrences ; does not analyse the information collected and does not act to address the safety or potential safety deficiencies detected ; does not share the information collected in application of this regulation .


### this regulation aims to improve aviation safety by ensuring that relevant civil aviation safety information is reported , collected , stored , protected , exchanged , disseminated , analysed and that safety actions are taken on the basis of the information collected where appropriate . it also provides for rules concerning the integration of information collected into a european central repository and concerning their dissemination to interested parties with the objective of providing such parties with the information they need to improve civil aviation safety . ### this regulation aims to improve aviation safety by ensuring that relevant civil aviation safety information is reported , collected , stored , protected , exchanged , disseminated , analysed and that safety actions are taken as quickly as possible on the basis of the information collected where appropriate . it also provides for rules concerning the integration of information collected into a european central repository and concerning their dissemination to interested parties with the objective of providing such parties with the information they need to improve civil aviation safety . this regulation also seeks to ensure the continued availability of safety information by means of rules on the confidentiality and appropriate use of information and by harmonised and enhanced protection of persons involved in the reported occurrence . this regulation ensures that aviation safety risks are considered and dealt with at european level too .


### ' disidentification ' means removing from occurrence reports submitted all personal details pertaining to the reporter and technical details which are leading to the identity of the reporter , or of third parties , being inferred from the information ; ### ' disidentification ' means removing from occurrence reports submitted all personal details pertaining to the persons involved in the occurrence and technical details which are leading to the identity of the persons involved in the occurrence , or of third parties , being inferred from the information ;


### this regulation shall apply to occurrences which endanger or which , if not corrected , would endanger an aircraft , its occupants or any other person . a list of incidents to be reported is detailed in annex i . ### this regulation shall apply to occurrences which endanger or which , if not corrected , would endanger an aircraft , its occupants or any other person .


### the following persons shall report occurrences through the system established by the organisation which employs that person in accordance with paragraph 1 or through the system established by member states in accordance with paragraph 2 : ### the following persons shall report occurrences through the system established by the organisation which employs that person in accordance with paragraph 1 or through the system established by the member state of establishment of their organisation or by the state which issued their pilot’s licence , in accordance with paragraph 2 , or through the system established by easa in accordance with paragraph 2a .


### a person who carries on the business of designing , manufacturing , maintaining or modifying a turbine - powered or a public transport aircraft , or any equipment or part thereof , under the oversight of a member state or under the oversight of the european aviation safety agency ; ### a person who carries on the business of designing , manufacturing , maintaining or modifying an aircraft , or any equipment or part thereof , under the oversight of a member state or under the oversight of the european aviation safety agency ;


### a person who signs a certificate of maintenance review , or of release to service in respect of a turbine - powered or an aircraft used for public transport , or any equipment or part thereof , under the oversight of a member state or under the oversight of easa ; ### a person who signs a certificate of maintenance review , or of release to service in respect of an aircraft , or any equipment or part thereof , under the oversight of a member state or under the oversight of easa ;


### a person who performs a function which requires him to be authorised by a member state as an air traffic controller or as a flight information officer ; ### a person who performs a function which requires him to be authorised by a member state as a staff member of an air traffic service provider or as a flight information officer ;


### a manager of an airport to which regulation no 1008 / 2008 of the european parliament and of the council applies ; ### a person who performs a function related to the safety management of an airport to which regulation no 1008 / 2008 of the european parliament and of the council applies ;


### each organisation certified or approved by a member state shall report to the competent authority of that member state , as referred to in article 6 the details on occurrences collected in accordance with paragraph 1 . ### any organisation certified or approved by a member state shall report to the competent authority of that member state , as referred to in article 6 , the details of occurrences collected in accordance with paragraph 1 as soon as practicable , but in any case within 72 hours of the organisation identifying the condition to which the report relates , unless exceptional circumstances prevent this .


### each organisation certified or approved by easa shall report to easa the details on occurrences collected in accordance with paragraph 1 . ### each organisation certified or approved by easa shall report to easa the details on occurrences collected in accordance with paragraph 1 within 72 hours .


### a voluntary reporting system shall set up by each organisation established in a member state to facilitate collection of details on occurrences that may not be captured by the mandatory reporting system but which are perceived by the reporter as an actual or potential hazard . ### a voluntary reporting system shall set up by each organisation established in a member state to facilitate collection of details on occurrences that may not be captured by the mandatory reporting system but which are perceived by the reporter as an actual or potential hazard to aviation safety .


### a voluntary reporting system shall be set up by each member state to facilitate collection of details on occurrences that may not be captured by the mandatory reporting system but which are perceived by the reporter as an actual or potential hazard including collection of details on occurrences gathered by organisations in application of paragraph 1 . ### a voluntary reporting system shall be set up by each member state to facilitate collection of details on occurrences that may not be captured by the mandatory reporting system but which are perceived by the reporter as an actual or potential hazard to aviation safety including collection of details on occurrences gathered by organisations in application of paragraph 1 .


### member states and organisations may establish other safety information collection and processing systems to collect details on occurrences that may not be captured by the reporting systems mentioned in article 4 and in paragraphs 1 and 2 of this article . these systems may include the reporting to other entities than the ones described in article 6 and may involve an active participation of the industry . ### member states and organisations may establish other safety information collection and processing systems to collect details on occurrences that may not be captured by the reporting systems mentioned in article 4 and in paragraphs 1 and 2 of this article . these systems may include reporting to other entities than the ones described in article 6 and may involve active participation by the industry and by professional organisations of aviation staff .


### each member state shall designate one or more competent authorities to put in place a mechanism to collect , evaluate , process , analyse and store details on occurrences reported in accordance with articles 4 and 5 . the designated competent authorities shall work separately and independently from other departments when handling the information reported . ### each member state shall designate one or more competent authorities to put in place a mechanism to collect , evaluate , process , analyse and store details on occurrences reported in accordance with articles 4 and 5 . the designated persons shall work separately and independently from other departments of the organisation when handling the information reported in order to ensure the confidentiality of the information and the anonymity of the persons concerned by the occurrence .


### occurrence reports referred to in article 6 shall contain at least the information listed in annex ii point 2 . ### occurrence reports referred to in article 6 shall contain at least the information listed in annex ii .


### each occurrence report referred to in paragraph 4 of article 6 shall contain the safety risk classification of the occurrence collected . the classification shall be determined in accordance with the common european risk classification scheme laid down in paragraph 5 . ### each occurrence report referred to in paragraphs 3 , 4 and 5a of article 6 shall contain the safety risk classification level of the occurrence collected . the competent authorities of the member states and easa shall amend , where appropriate , and endorse the risk classification of the occurrence , in accordance with the common european risk classification scheme laid down in paragraph 5 .


### organisations and member states shall establish data quality checking processes notably to ensure consistency between the different data contained in an occurrence report and the initial details on occurrence reported by the reporter . ### organisations , member states and easa shall establish data quality checking processes notably to ensure consistency between the different data contained in an occurrence report and the initial details on occurrence reported by the reporter .


### the databases mentioned in paragraphs 3 and 4 of article 6 shall use standardised formats to facilitate information exchange and shall be an eccairs and an adrep - compatible system . ### the databases mentioned in paragraphs 3 , 4 and 5a of article 6 shall use standardised formats to facilitate information exchange and shall be an eccairs and an adrep - compatible system .


### the commission shall develop a common european risk classification scheme in order to classify occurrences in terms of safety risk . in doing so the commission shall take into account the need for compatibility with existing risk classification schemes . ### the commission , in close cooperation with the network of aviation safety analysts , shall develop within two years a common european risk classification scheme to enable the member states and easa to classify occurrences in terms of safety risk in doing so the commission shall take into account the need for compatibility with existing risk classification schemes .


### the commission shall support competent authorities of the member states in their task of data integration , notably , but not limited to , the integration of minimum information referred to in paragraph 1 , the risk classification of occurrences referred to in paragraph 2 and the establishment of data quality checking processes referred to in paragraph 3 . this support from the commission , provided notably in the form of guidance material and workshops , shall contribute to harmonise the data entry process across member states . ### the commission and easa shall support competent authorities of the member states in their task of data integration , notably , but not limited to , the integration of minimum information referred to in paragraph 1 , the risk classification of occurrences referred to in paragraph 2 and the establishment of data quality checking processes referred to in paragraph 3 . this support from the commission and easa , provided notably in the form of guidance material , workshops and appropriate training for staff working in the bodies or entities referred to in article 6 , and , shall contribute to harmonising the data entry process across member states .


### easa shall agree with the commission the technical protocols for transferring into the european central repository all occurrence reports collected under regulation no 216 / 2008 of the european parliament and of the council and its implementing rules as well as the information collected in application of articles 4 and 5 . ### easa shall agree with the commission the technical protocols for transferring into the european central repository all occurrence reports collected under regulation no 216 / 2008 of the european parliament and of the council and its implementing rules , particularly for occurrences contained in the internal occurrence reporting system , as well as the information collected in application of articles 4 and 5 .


### any entity entrusted with regulating civil aviation safety or with investigating civil aviation accidents and incidents within the union shall have online access to information on occurrences contained in the european central repository . ### any entity entrusted with regulating civil aviation safety or with investigating civil aviation accidents and incidents within the union shall have online access to information on occurrences contained in the european central repository . this information shall be used in accordance with the rules referred to in articles 15 and 16 .


### if the request is accepted , the point of contact shall determine the amount and the level of information to be supplied . the information shall be limited to what is strictly required for the purpose of the request , without prejudice to articles 15 and 16 . information unrelated to the interested party’s own equipment , operations or field of activity shall be supplied only in aggregated or disidentified form . information under non aggregated form may be provided to the interested party if it provides a detailed justification . ### if the request is accepted , the point of contact shall determine the amount and the level of information to be supplied . the information shall be limited to what is strictly required for the purpose of the request , without prejudice to articles 15 and 16 . information unrelated to the interested party’s own equipment , operations or field of activity shall be supplied only in aggregated or disidentified form . information under non aggregated form may be provided to the interested party if it provides a detailed justification . this information must be used in accordance with the rules referred to in articles 15 and 16 .


### each organisation established in a member state shall , following the identification of actions required to address actual or potential safety deficiencies , implement these actions in a timely manner and establish a process to monitor implementation and effectiveness of the responses . ### each organisation established in a member state shall , following the identification of actions required to address actual or potential safety deficiencies , implement these actions as quickly as possible and establish a process to monitor implementation and effectiveness of the responses .


### each member state shall , following the identification of actions required to address actual or potential safety deficiencies , implement these actions in a timely manner and establish a process to monitor implementation and effectiveness of the responses . ### each member state and easa shall , following the identification of actions required to address actual or potential safety deficiencies , implement these actions as quickly as possible and establish a process to monitor implementation and effectiveness of the responses .


### each organisation certified or approved by a member state shall report , where required , to the competent authority member state , as referred to in article 6 , the result of the analysis performed in accordance with paragraph 1 and the actions required in accordance with paragraph 2 within 30 days . ### upon request , each organisation certified or approved by a member state shall report to the competent authority member state , as referred to in article 6 , the result of the analysis performed in accordance with paragraph 1 and the actions required in accordance with paragraph 2 .


### each member state shall develop a process to analyse the details on occurrences collected in accordance with articles 4 and 5 in order to identify the safety hazards associated with identified occurrences . based on this analysis it shall determine any appropriate corrective or preventive action required for the enhancement of safety . ### each member state and easa shall develop a process to analyse the details on occurrences reported directly to them in accordance with articles 4 and 5 in order to identify the safety hazards associated with identified occurrences . based on this analysis they shall determine any appropriate corrective or preventive action required for the enhancement of safety .


### each member state shall also monitor the implementation and effectiveness of organisations responses pursuant to paragraph 2 . when a member state assesses that the responses are inappropriate to address the actual or potential safety deficiencies , it shall ensure that additional appropriate actions are taken and implemented by the relevant organisation . ### for each occurrence monitored in accordance with paragraphs 1 and 2 , each member state shall carry out stringent checks on the analysis made and action taken by the organisations for which it is responsible . in particular it shall monitor the implementation and effectiveness of the responses . when a member state assesses that the responses are inappropriate to address the actual or potential safety deficiencies , it shall ensure that additional appropriate actions are taken and implemented by the relevant organisation .


### information related to the analysis and follow - up of individual occurrences as described in this article shall be stored in the european central repository in a timely manner and no later than two months after their storage in the national database . ### information related to the analysis and follow - up of individual occurrences as described in this article shall be stored in the european central repository as quickly as possible and no later than two months after their storage in the national database .


### member states shall publish , at least annually , a safety review containing information on the type of occurrences collected by their national mandatory and voluntary reporting systems to inform the general public of the level of safety in civil aviation and the actions they have taken to address any safety issue in that context . ### member states shall publish , at least annually , a safety review containing aggregated and disidentified information on the type of occurrences collected by their national mandatory and voluntary reporting systems to inform the general public of the level of safety in civil aviation and the actions they have taken to address any safety issue in that context .


### member states and organisations shall take the necessary measures to ensure appropriate confidentiality of the details on occurrences received by them pursuant to articles 4 , 5 and 10 . ### member states , easa and organisations shall take the necessary measures to ensure appropriate confidentiality of the details on occurrences received by them pursuant to articles 4 , 5 and 10 .


### the details on occurrences shall only be used for the purpose for which they have been collected . member states and organisations shall not make available and use the information for another purpose than maintaining or improving aviation safety . the information shall not be used to attribute blame or liability . ### the details on occurrences shall only be used for the purpose for which they have been collected . member states , easa and organisations shall not make available and use the information for another purpose than maintaining or improving aviation safety . the information shall not be used to attribute blame or liability .


### member states shall ensure that their competent authorities referred to in article 6 and their competent authorities for the administration of justice cooperate with each other through advance arrangements . these advance arrangements shall seek to ensure the correct balance between the need for proper administration of justice on the one hand , and the necessary continued availability of safety information on the other . ### member states shall ensure that their competent authorities referred to in article 6 and their competent authorities for the administration of justice cooperate with each other through advance arrangements . these advance arrangements shall be put in place no later than 24 months from the entry into force of this regulation . they shall ensure the correct balance between the need for proper administration of justice on the one hand , and the necessary continued availability of safety information on the other .


### member states shall refrain from instituting proceedings in respect of unpremeditated or inadvertent infringements of the law which come to their attention only because they have been reported in application of articles 4 and 5 . this rule shall not apply in cases of gross negligence ### member states and easa shall refrain from instituting proceedings in respect of unpremeditated or inadvertent infringements of the law which have been reported in application of articles 4 and 5 . member states may choose not to apply this rule in cases of gross negligence . where a member state or easa institutes proceedings , the information contained in the occurrence report shall not be used by the member state or easa against the person reporting or persons involved in the occurrence .


### employees who report incidents in accordance with articles 4 and 5 shall not be subject to any prejudice by their employer on the basis of the information they have reported , except in cases of gross negligence . ### employees who report incidents or are involved in occurrences reported in accordance with articles 4 and 5 shall not be subject to any prejudice by their employer or by the organisation for which the services are provided on the basis of the information supplied by the person reporting the occurrence , except in cases of gross negligence .


### each organisation established in a member state shall adopt internal rules describing how just culture principles , in particular the principle referred to in paragraph 4 , are guaranteed and implemented within their organisation . ### each organisation established in a member state shall , after consulting staff representatives , adopt internal rules describing how just culture principles , in particular the principle referred to in paragraph 4 , are guaranteed and implemented within their organisation . the body referred to in paragraph 6 shall approve the internal rules of the organisations established in its member state before they are implemented .


### each member state shall establish a body responsible for the implementation of this article . employees can report to this body infringements to the rules established by this article and should not be penalised for reporting such infringements . where appropriate , the designated body shall propose to its member state the adoption of penalties as referred to in article 21 towards the employer . ### each member state shall establish a body responsible for the implementation of this article . employees can report to this body infringements to the rules established by this article and shall not be penalized for reporting such infringements . where appropriate , the designated body shall propose to its member state the adoption of penalties as referred to in article 21 towards the employer .


### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 18 concerning the annexes to this regulation in order to adapt the annexes to technical progress , to align the annexes with the international agreed taxonomy adrep , with other legislations adopted by the union and with international agreements , to update the list of interested parties and the request for european central repository information form , and to ensure that the scope of incidents to be reported under the mandatory scheme remains appropriate . ### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 18 concerning the annexes to this regulation in order to adapt the annexes to technical progress ; to align the annexes with the international agreed taxonomy adrep , with other legislations adopted by the union and with international agreements ; to update the list of interested parties and the request for european central repository information form ; to ensure that the list of occurrences to be reported under the mandatory scheme remains appropriate , contains a specific section on operations involving non - complex aircraft , and in particular reflects the emergence of new safety risks ; and to supplement and update the list of mandatory data fields . before making any proposal for a delegated act , the commission shall request the opinion of the network of aviation safety analysts for the review of annexes i and ii of this regulation .


### member states shall lay down the rules on penalties applicable to infringements of this regulation . the penalties provided for shall be effective , proportionate and dissuasive . member states shall inform the commission when penalties are adopted in application of this article . ### member states and easa shall lay down the rules on penalties applicable to infringements of this regulation . the penalties provided for shall be effective , proportionate and dissuasive . member states and easa shall inform the commission when penalties are adopted in application of this article .


### this regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the official journal of the european union . ### this regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the official journal of the european union . article 7 shall enter into force following the adoption of the delegated acts and implementing acts referred to in article 7 and concerning the deployment of a common european risk classification scheme .


### list of deadlines and requirements applicable to the mandatory occurrence reporting scheme ### list of mandatory fields applicable to the occurrence reporting scheme


### the failure of the largest single gas infrastructure or gas supply source , the so - called n - 1 principle , is a realistic scenario . using the failure of such infrastructure or supply source as a benchmark of what member states should be able to compensate is a valid starting point for ensuring their security of gas supply . ### the failure of the largest single gas infrastructure , the so - called n - 1 principle , is a realistic scenario . using the failure of such infrastructure as a benchmark of what member states should be able to compensate is a valid starting point for ensuring their security of gas supply .


### sufficient gas infrastructure within a member state and across the community is essential for tackling supply interruptions . common minimum criteria on security of gas supply should ensure a level playing field for security of gas supply and should create significant incentives to build the necessary infrastructure and to improve the level of preparedness in case of crisis . demand side measures such as fuel switching may have a valuable role to play in ensuring energy security where they can be applied quickly and reduce demand appreciably to react to a supply disruption . ### sufficient gas infrastructure within a member state and across the community is essential for tackling supply interruptions . common minimum criteria on security of gas supply should ensure a level playing field for security of gas supply and should create significant incentives to build the necessary infrastructure and to improve the level of preparedness in case of crisis . demand side measures such as fuel switching may have a valuable role to play in ensuring energy security where they can be applied quickly and reduce demand appreciably to react to a supply disruption . it should be noted , however , that switching to fossil fuel would result in higher greenhouse gas emissions . the efficient use of energy as a demand - side measure should be further promoted . the environmental impact of the proposed demand and supply - side measures should be taken into due account and preference should be given to measures with the least impact on the environment . any investment in the infrastructure should be made with due respect to the environment and the related acquis communautaire .


### investments in new gas infrastructure should be strongly promoted . they should enhance the security of gas supply while ensuring the proper functioning of the internal market in natural gas . where an infrastructure investment is of cross - border nature the agency for the cooperation of energy regulators established by regulation no . . . / … of the european parliament and of the council and the european network of transmission system operators for gas should be closely involved in order to take better account of the cross - border implications . ### investments in new gas infrastructure should be strongly promoted and should be effected only after an appropriate environmental impact assessment . such new infrastructure should enhance the security of gas supply while ensuring the proper functioning of the internal market in natural gas . the integration of gas from renewable energy sources into the gas network infrastructure should be facilitated . where an infrastructure investment is of cross - border nature the agency for the cooperation of energy regulators established by regulation no . . . / … of the european parliament and of the council and the european network of transmission system operators for gas should be closely involved in order to take better account of the cross - border implications .


### to strengthen the solidarity between member states in the case of a community emergency and in particular to support member states which are exposed to less favourable geographical or geological conditions , member states should devise specific measures to exercise solidarity , including measures such as commercial agreements between natural gas undertakings , compensation mechanisms , increased gas exports or increased releases from storages . solidarity measures may be particularly appropriate between member states for which the commission recommends the establishment of joint preventive actions plans or emergency plans at regional level . ### to strengthen the solidarity between member states in the case of a community emergency and in particular to support member states which are exposed to less favourable geographical or geological conditions , member states should devise specific measures to exercise solidarity , including measures such as commercial agreements between natural gas undertakings , compensation mechanisms or increased gas exports . solidarity measures may be particularly appropriate between member states for which the commission recommends the establishment of joint preventive actions plans or emergency plans at regional level . commercial agreements between undertakings based on the establishment of joint preventive action plans and emergency plans should be promoted .


### text proposed by the commission to strengthen the solidarity between member states in the case of a community emergency and in particular to support member states which are exposed to less favourable geographical or geological conditions , member states should devise specific measures to exercise solidarity , including measures such as commercial agreements between natural gas undertakings , compensation mechanisms , increased gas exports or increased releases from storages . solidarity measures may be particularly appropriate between member states for which the commission recommends the establishment of joint preventive actions plans or emergency plans at regional level . ### to strengthen the solidarity between member states in the case of a community emergency and in particular to support member states which are exposed to less favourable geographical or geological conditions , member states should devise specific measures to exercise solidarity as stipulated in article 194 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union , including measures such as commercial agreements between natural gas undertakings , compensation mechanisms , increased gas exports or increased releases from storages . solidarity measures may be particularly appropriate between member states for which the commission recommends the establishment of joint preventive actions plans or emergency plans at regional level .


### this regulation establishes measures aimed at safeguarding the security of gas supply so as to ensure the proper and continuous functioning of the internal market for gas by providing for a clear definition and attribution of responsibilities and for a coordination of the response at the level of the member states and the community regarding both preventive action and the reaction to concrete disruptions of supply . ### this regulation establishes measures aimed at safeguarding the security of gas supply by ensuring the proper and continuous functioning of the internal market for gas and by establishing exceptional measures to be implemented when the market can no longer deliver the required gas supplies by providing for a clear definition and attribution of responsibilities and for a coordination of the response at the level of the member states and the community regarding both preventive action and the reaction to concrete disruptions of supply or serious and reliable threats of such disruptions in the spirit of solidarity between the member states .


### by [ 31 march 2011 ; 12 months from entry into force ] at the latest , the competent authority , after consultation of the natural gas undertakings , of the relevant organisations representing the interests of household and industrial customers and of the regulatory authority , where it is not the competent authority , shall establish : ### by [ 31 march 2011 ; 12 months from entry into force ] , the competent authority , after consultation of the natural gas undertakings , of the relevant organisations representing the interests of household and industrial customers and of the regulatory authority , where it is not the competent authority , and in accordance with paragraph 2 , shall establish :


### before adopting those plans the competent authorities shall exchange information and consult each other and the commission to ensure that their plans and measures are mutually consistent at the appropriate regional level . these consultations shall cover , as a minimum , interconnections , cross - border supplies , storage across borders and the physical capacity to transport gas in both directions . ### before adopting those plans the competent authorities shall exchange information and consult each other to ensure that their plans and measures are mutually consistent at the appropriate regional level . these consultations shall cover , as a minimum , interconnections , cross - border supplies , storage across borders and the physical capacity to transport gas in both directions . in the course of them , the confidentiality of commercially sensitive information shall be safeguarded .


### before adopting those plans the competent authorities shall exchange information and consult each other and the commission to ensure that their plans and measures are mutually consistent at the appropriate regional level . these consultations shall cover , as a minimum , interconnections , cross - border supplies , storage across borders and the physical capacity to transport gas in both directions . ### before adopting those plans the competent authorities shall exchange information and consult each other and the commission to ensure that their plans and measures are mutually consistent at the appropriate regional and community level . these consultations shall cover , as a minimum , interconnections , cross - border supplies , storage across borders and the physical capacity to transport gas in both directions .


### during the process mentioned in paragraph 2 the commission may recommend at which regional level the exchange of information and consultations shall take place . the commission , after consultation of the european network of transmission system operators for gas and the agency for the cooperation of energy regulators , may also recommend the establishment of a joint plan at regional level . ### during the process mentioned in paragraph 2 the gas coordination group may recommend at which regional level the exchange of information and consultations shall take place . the gas coordination group , after consultation of the european network of transmission system operators for gas and the agency for the cooperation of energy regulators , may also recommend the establishment of a joint plan at regional level .


### the measures to fulfil the infrastructure and supply standards , as laid down in articles 6 and 7 ; these measures shall include at least the planning to meet the n - 1 standard , volumes and capacities needed to supply the protected customers in the defined high demand periods , the demand side measures and obligations imposed on natural gas undertakings and other relevant bodies ; ### the measures to fulfil the infrastructure and supply standards , as laid down in articles 6 and 7 ; these measures shall include at least the planning to meet the n - 1 standard , volumes and capacities needed to supply the protected customers in the defined high - demand periods while complying with directive 2001 / 42 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 27 june 2001 on the assessment of the effects of certain plans and programmes on the environment1 and council directive 85 / 337 / eec of 27 june 1985 on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment2 , the demand side measures and obligations imposed on natural gas undertakings and other relevant bodies ; oj l 197 , 21 . 7 . 2001 , p . 30 . 2 . oj l 175 , 5 . 7 . 1985 , p . 40 .


### by [ 31 march 2014 ; 3 years after entry into force ] at the latest , the competent authority shall ensure that in the event of a disruption of the largest gas supply infrastructure , the remaining infrastructure has the capacity to deliver the necessary volume of gas to satisfy total gas demand of the calculated area during a period of sixty days of exceptionally high gas demand during the coldest period statistically occurring every twenty years . ### by [ 31 march 2016 ; 5 years after entry into force ] , the competent authority shall ensure that in the event of a disruption of the largest gas supply infrastructure , the remaining infrastructure has the capacity to deliver the necessary volume of gas to satisfy total gas demand of the calculated area during a period of sixty days of exceptionally high gas demand during the coldest period statistically occurring every twenty years .


### the transmission system operators shall enable permanent physical capacity to transport gas in both directions on all interconnections within two years from the entry into force of this regulation , except in cases where at the request of a competent authority , the commission decides that the addition of a bi - directional flow capacity would not enhance the security of supply of any member state . such decision may be reviewed if circumstances change . the level of the bi - directional flow capacity shall be reached in a cost efficient way and at least take into account the capacity required to meet the supply standard set in article 7 . within that two year period , the gas transmission system operator shall adapt the functioning of the transmission system as a whole so as to enable bi - directional gas flows . ### the transmission system operators shall enable permanent physical capacity to transport gas in both directions on all interconnections within three years from the entry into force of this regulation , except in cases where the competent authorities decide that the additional bi - directional flow capacity in the member states concerned would not enhance compliance with the n - 1 standard . such decision may be reviewed if circumstances change . the level of the bi - directional flow capacity shall be reached in a cost efficient way and at least take into account the capacity required to meet the supply standard set in article 7 . within that three year period , the gas transmission system operator shall adapt the functioning of the transmission system so as to enable bi - directional gas flows .


### by [ 30 september 2010 ; 6 months after entry into force ] each competent authority shall fully assess the risks affecting the security of gas supply in its member state by : &#160 ; ### by [ 30 september 2010 ; 6 months after entry into force ] each competent authority shall assess the risks affecting the security of gas supply in its member state by :


### the risk assessment shall be repeated every two years before 30 september of that year . ### the risk assessment shall be repeated annually before 30 september .


### emergency level : when an exceptionally high demand occurs or when there is a disruption of the supply through or from the largest infrastructure or source and there is a credible risk that the supply standard to the protected customers can no longer be met with market based instruments alone . ### emergency level : when an exceptionally high demand occurs or when there is a disruption of the supply through or from the largest infrastructure or source or there is a credible risk that the supply standard to the protected customers can no longer be met with market based instruments alone .


### the competent authority shall immediately inform the commission and provide it with all the necessary information when it declares any of the crisis levels . in the event of an emergency which may result in a call for assistance from the eu and its member states the competent authority of the member state concerned shall without delay notify the commission’s civil protection monitoring and information centre . ### the competent authority shall immediately inform the commission and provide it with all the necessary information when it declares the alert or emergency level . in the event of an emergency which may result in a call for assistance from the eu and its member states the competent authority of the member state concerned shall without delay notify the commission’s civil protection monitoring and information centre .


### the commission may declare a community emergency at the request of one competent authority or when the community loses more than 10% of its daily gas import from third countries as calculated by entso - g . it shall declare a community emergency where more than one competent authority has declared emergency following the verification in accordance with article 9 . it may declare a community emergency for specifically affected geographical regions comprising more than one member state . ### the commission may declare a community emergency upon request or when the community loses more than 20% of its daily gas import from third countries as calculated by entso - g . it shall declare a community emergency where more than one competent authority has declared emergency following the verification in accordance with article 9 . it may declare a community emergency for specifically affected geographical regions comprising more than one member state .


### the commission may declare a community emergency at the request of one competent authority or when the community loses more than 10% of its daily gas import from third countries as calculated by entso - g . it shall declare a community emergency where more than one competent authority has declared emergency following the verification in accordance with article 9 . it may declare a community emergency for specifically affected geographical regions comprising more than one member state . ### the commission shall declare a community early warning or a community alert at the request of a competent authority . the commission shall declare a community emergency at the request of one competent authority or when the community loses more than 10% of its daily gas import from third countries other than members of the european economic area as calculated by entso - g . it shall also declare a community emergency where more than one competent authority has declared an emergency following verification in accordance with article 9 . it may declare a community emergency for specifically affected geographical regions comprising more than one member state .


### the commission shall convene the gas coordination group as soon as it declares community emergency . ### the commission shall convene the gas coordination group as soon as it declares a community early warning , a community alert or a community emergency .


### in a community emergency , the member states shall ensure that cross - border access to the storage facilities is maintained and shall not introduce any legal provisions which unduly restrict the flows of gas to the affected markets . ### in a community emergency the member states shall ensure that cross - border access to the storage facilities is maintained in accordance with commercial agreements and shall not introduce any legal provisions which unduly restrict the flows of gas to the affected markets .


### in a community emergency , the member states shall ensure that cross - border access to the storage facilities is maintained and shall not introduce any legal provisions which unduly restrict the flows of gas to the affected markets . ### in a community emergency the member states shall ensure that cross - border access to the storage facilities is maintained and shall not introduce any legal provisions which unduly restrict the flows of gas to the affected markets . the commission shall facilitate the application of those measures in order to maintain the good functioning of the internal market , particularly in supply disruptions and in crisis situations .


### in developing the preventive and emergency plans the competent authority shall take into account the following indicative and non - exhaustive list of measures : ### in developing the preventive and emergency plans the competent authority shall take into account the indicative and non - exhaustive list of measures set out in this annex . the competent authority shall take into due account the environmental impact of the proposed measures when developing the preventive and emergency plans and shall give preference , to the greatest possible extent , to those measures which have the least impact on the environment .


### in developing the preventive and emergency plans the competent authority shall consider the contribution of the following measures only in the case of an emergency : ### in developing the preventive and emergency plans the competent authority shall consider the contribution of the following measures only in the case of an emergency , taking into account the following non - exhaustive list of measures :


### based on the consultation of stakeholders and national experts , as well as expertise electricity , hydrogen , biofuels , natural gas , and liquefied petroleum gas were identified as the main alternative fuels with a potential for long - term oil substitution and decarbonisation . ### based on the consultation of stakeholders and national experts , as well as expertise electricity , hydrogen , biofuels , natural gas , liquefied natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas were identified as the main alternative fuels with a potential for long - term oil substitution and decarbonisation .


### based on the consultation of stakeholders and national experts , as well as expertise13 electricity , hydrogen , biofuels , natural gas , and liquefied petroleum gas were identified as the main alternative fuels with a potential for long - term oil substitution and decarbonisation . ### based on the consultation of stakeholders and national experts , as well as expertise13 electricity , hydrogen , biofuels , paraffinic fuels , natural gas , and liquefied petroleum gas were identified as the main alternative fuels with a potential for long - term oil substitution and decarbonisation .


### fragmentation of the internal market through uncoordinated market introduction of alternative fuels should be avoided . coordinated policy frameworks of all member states should therefore provide the long - term security required for private and public investment into vehicle and fuel technology , and infrastructure build - up . member states should therefore establish national policy frameworks outlining their objectives , targets , and supporting actions on the market development of alternative fuels , including the necessary infrastructure to be put into place . member states should cooperate with other neighbouring member states on the regional or macro - regional level , through consultation or joint policy frameworks , in particular where continuity of alternative fuel infrastructure coverage across national borders or construction of new infrastructure in the proximity of national borders is required . a coordination of these national policy frameworks and their coherence at eu level should be ensured by the commission , following a periodic evaluation thereof . ### fragmentation of the internal market through uncoordinated market introduction of alternative fuels should be avoided . coordinated policy frameworks of all member states should therefore provide the long - term security required for private and public investment into vehicle and fuel technology , and infrastructure build - up . member states should therefore establish national policy frameworks outlining their objectives , targets , and supporting actions on the market development of alternative fuels , including the necessary infrastructure to be put into place . member states should cooperate with other neighbouring member states on the regional or macro - regional level , through consultation or joint policy frameworks , in particular where continuity of alternative fuel infrastructure coverage across national borders or construction of new infrastructure in the proximity of national borders is required . a coordination of these national policy frameworks and their coherence at eu level should be ensured by the commission , following a periodic evaluation thereof . the commission should explore all means and sources to promote the infrastructure for alternative fuels .


### the lack of harmonised development of alternative fuels infrastructure across the union prevents the development of economies of scale on the supply side and eu - wide mobility on the demand side . new infrastructure networks need to be built up , in particular for electricity , hydrogen , and natural gas . ### the lack of harmonised development of alternative fuels infrastructure across the union prevents the development of economies of scale on the supply side and eu - wide mobility on the demand side . new infrastructure networks need to be built up , in particular for electricity , hydrogen , and natural gas . recalls the importance of technological development , demonstration and infrastructures , in particular , in the are of hydrogen


### the lack of harmonised development of alternative fuels infrastructure across the union prevents the development of economies of scale on the supply side and eu - wide mobility on the demand side . new infrastructure networks need to be built up , in particular for electricity , hydrogen , and natural gas . ### the lack of harmonised development of alternative fuels infrastructure across the union prevents the development of economies of scale on the supply side and eu - wide mobility on the demand side . new infrastructure networks need to be built up , in particular for electricity , hydrogen , natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas .


### in order to ensure adaptation of the provisions of this directive to market development and technical progress , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission in respect of the portfolio of alternative fuels , the infrastructure characteristics and the adequate coverage as well as the standards for the fuels . it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level . ### in order to ensure adaptation of the provisions of this directive to market development and technical progress , the commission should submit by 31 december 2018 a review of this directive , particularly in respect of the portfolio of alternative fuels , the infrastructure characteristics and the adequate coverage as well as the standards for the fuels it is of particular importance in this connection that the commission carry out appropriate consultations , including at expert level .


### in order to ensure adaptation of the provisions of this directive to market development and technical progress , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission in respect of the portfolio of alternative fuels , the infrastructure characteristics and the adequate coverage as well as the standards for the fuels . it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level . ### in order to ensure adaptation of the provisions of this directive to market development and technical progress , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission in respect of the infrastructure characteristics and the adequate coverage as well as the standards for the fuels . it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level .


### – synthetic fuels , ### – paraffinic fuels ,


### ‘ slow recharging point’ means a recharging point that allows for a direct supply of electricity to an electric vehicle with a power of less than or equal to 22 kw . ### ‘ basic recharging point’ means a recharging point that allows for a direct supply of electricity to an electric vehicle with a power of less than or equal to 3 , 7 kw .


### ‘ fast recharging point’ means a recharging point that allows for a direct supply of electricity to an electric vehicle with a power of more than 22 kw . ### ‘ fast recharging point’ means a recharging point that allows for a direct supply of electricity to an electric vehicle with a power of more than 3 , 7 kw .


### ‘ publicly accessible recharging or refuelling point’ means a recharging or refuelling point which provides non - discriminatory access to the users ### publicly accessible recharging or refuelling point means a recharging or refuelling point that provides non - discriminatory and eu - wide interoperable access to the users , with a payment system that is widely accepted .


### – assessment of the need for lng refuelling points in ports outside the ten - t core network that are important for vessels not engaged in transport operations , in particular fishing vessels ; ### – assessment of the need for lng refuelling points in ports outside the ten - t core network ;


### member states on the territory of which exist already at the day of the entry into force of this directive hydrogen refuelling points shall ensure that a sufficient number of publicly accessible refuelling points are available , with distances not exceeding 300 km , to allow the circulation of hydrogen vehicles within the entire national territory by 31 december 2020 at the latest . ### member states on the territory of which hydrogen refuelling points already exist at the day of the entry into force of this directive shall ensure that a sufficient number of publicly accessible refuelling points are available , with distances not exceeding 300 km , to allow the circulation of hydrogen vehicles within the entire national territory by 31 december 2020 at the latest , provided that the operation of these refuelling points is economically viable .


### all lng refuelling points for maritime and inland waterway transport shall comply with the technical specifications set out in annex iii . 3 . 1 by 31 december 2015 at the latest . ### all lng refuelling points for maritime and inland waterway transport as well as the necessary associated facilities shall comply with the technical specifications set out in annex iii . 3 . 1 by 31 december 2015 at the latest .


### member states shall ensure that a sufficient number of publicly accessible refuelling points are available , with maximum distances of 150 km , to allow the circulation of cng vehicles union - wide by 31 december 2020 at the latest . ### member states shall ensure that a sufficient number of publicly accessible refuelling points are available , with maximum distances of 150 km , to allow the circulation of cng vehicles union - wide by 31 december 2020 at the latest , provided that the operation of these refuelling points is economically viable .


### on the vehicle . this requirement shall apply to all new vehicles sold on the territory of the member states from [ the date of the transposition of this directive ] , and for all other vehicles registered on the territory of the member states from the date of the first technical control of the vehicles following [ the date of the transposition of this directive ] . ### on the vehicle . this requirement shall apply to all new vehicles sold on the territory of the member states from [ two years after the date of the transposition of this directive ] , and for all other vehicles registered on the territory of the member states from the date of the first technical control of the vehicles following [ two years after the date of the transposition of this directive ] .


### the commission may adopt implementing acts , defining the specific location of the compatibility information on the vehicle and its graphical expression to ensure its harmonisation across the union . where en schemes that include fuel labelling standards are not available or suitable for reaching the objectives of the directive , the commission may adopt implementing acts , determining the parameters of fuel labelling for fuels introduced in the union market and reaching the level of 1% of the total volume of sales , in the assessment of the commission , in more than one member state . ### where en schemes that include fuel labelling standards are not available or suitable for reaching the objectives of the directive , the commission may adopt implementing acts , determining the parameters of fuel labelling for fuels introduced in the union market and reaching the level of 1% of the total volume of sales , in the assessment of the commission , in more than one member state .


### the delegation of power referred in articles 3 , 4 , 5 , and 6 may be revoked at any time by the european parliament or by the council . a decision of revocation shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision . it shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the official journal of the european union or at a later date specified therein . it shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force . ### the delegation of power referred to in articles 4 , 5 and 6 may be revoked at any time by the european parliament or by the council . a decision of revocation shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision . it shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the official journal of the european union or at a later date specified therein . it shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force .


### a delegated act adopted pursuant to articles 3 , 4 , 5 , and 6 shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the european parliament or the council within a period of two months of notification of that act to the european parliament and the council or if , before the expiry of that period , the european parliament and the council have both informed the commission that they will not object . that period shall be extended by three months at the initiative of the european parliament or of the council . ### a delegated act adopted pursuant to articles 4 , 5 , and 6 shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the european parliament or the council within a period of two months of notification of that act to the european parliament and the council or if , before the expiry of that period , the european parliament and the council have both informed the commission that they will not object . that period shall be extended by three months at the initiative of the european parliament or of the council .


### a regulatory framework shall consist of measures to support the build up of alternative fuels infrastructure , such as building permits , parking lots permits , environmental performance of businesses certification , fuel stations concessions . ### a regulatory framework shall consist of measures to support the build up of alternative fuels infrastructure , such as building permits , parking lots permits , environmental performance of businesses certification , fuel stations concessions . in order to ensure that a request of an intended alternative fuel provider is authorised within three months from the request , the regulatory framework should include details on the applicable technical and administrative procedures , personnel , methodology and legislation to avoid bureaucratic and legislative delays .


### these measures shall include at least the following elements : ### these measures shall take as a guideline the following elements :


### 1 . slow electric recharging points for motor vehicles ### 1 . basic electric recharging points for motor vehicles


### 2 . fast electric recharging points for motor vehicles ### 2 . fast electric recharging points for motor vehicles above 22 kw


### alternate current fast recharging points for electric vehicles shall be equipped , for interoperability purposes , with connectors of type 2 as described in standard en62196 - 2 : 2012 . ### alternate current fast recharging points for vehicles shall be equipped , for interoperability purposes , with attached cables with connector of type 2 as described in standard en62196 - 2 : 2012 and respective updates . '


### lng refuelling points for waterborne vessels shall comply with the relevant en standards , to be adopted by 2014 . ### lng refuelling points for waterborne vessels shall comply with the relevant en standards , to be adopted in accordance with the relevant imo and iso regulations and standards by 2014 . member states must coordinate to jointly support the development of those standards by imo and iso as soon as possible .


### the union has the objective of strengthening its scientific and technological bases by achieving a european research area in which researchers , scientific knowledge and technology circulate freely , and encouraging the union to become more competitive , including in its industry . to pursue those objectives the union should carry out activities to implement research , technological development and demonstration , promote international cooperation , disseminate and optimise results and stimulate training and mobility . ### the union has the objective of strengthening its scientific and technological bases by achieving a european research area in which researchers , scientific knowledge and technology circulate freely , and encouraging the union to become more competitive , including in its industry . to pursue those objectives the union should carry out activities to implement research , technological development and demonstration , promote international cooperation , disseminate and optimise results and stimulate high quality targeted training and mobility .


### ' research and innovation activities ' means the whole spectrum of activities of research , technological development , demonstration and innovation , including the promotion of cooperation with third countries and international organisations , dissemination and optimisation of results and stimulation of the training and mobility of researchers in the union ; ### ' research and innovation activities ' means the whole spectrum of activities of research , technological development , demonstration and innovation , including the promotion of cooperation with third countries and international organisations , dissemination and optimisation of results and stimulation of the high quality targeted training and mobility of researchers in the union ;


### linkages and interfaces shall be implemented across and within the priorities of horizon 2020 . particular attention shall be paid in this respect to the development and application of key enabling and industrial technologies , to bridging from discovery to market application , to cross - disciplinary research and innovation , to social and economic sciences and humanities , to fostering the functioning and achievement of the era , to cooperation with third countries , to responsible research and innovation including gender , and to enhancing the attractiveness of the research profession and to facilitating cross - border and cross - sector mobility of researchers . ### linkages and interfaces shall be implemented across and within the priorities of horizon 2020 . particular attention shall be paid in this respect to the development and application of key enabling and industrial technologies , to bridging from discovery to market application , to cross - disciplinary research and innovation , to social and economic sciences and humanities , to climate change , productive seas and oceans and sustainable development , to fostering the functioning and achievement of the era , to cooperation with third countries , to responsible research and innovation including gender , and to enhancing the attractiveness of the research profession and to facilitating cross - border and cross - sector mobility of researchers .


### food security , sustainable agriculture , marine and maritime research , and the bio - economy ; ### food security , sustainable agriculture , productive seas and oceans through sustainable fisheries and aquaculture , and the bio - economy ;


### food security , sustainable agriculture , marine and maritime research and the bio - economy ### food security , sustainable agriculture , productive seas and oceans through sustainable fisheries and aquaculture and the bio - economy


### food security , sustainable agriculture , marine and maritime research and the bio - economy . ### food security , sustainable agriculture , productive seas and oceans , and the bio - economy .


### more and more biological resources are needed to satisfy market demand for a secure and healthy food supply , bio - materials , biofuels and bio - based products , ranging from consumer products to bulk chemicals . however the capacities of the terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems required for their production are limited , while there are competing claims for their utilisation , and often not optimally managed , as shown for example by a severe decline in soil carbon content and fertility . there is under - utilised scope for fostering ecosystem services from farmland , forests , marine and fresh waters by integrating agronomic and environmental goals into sustainable production . ### more and more biological resources are needed to satisfy market demand for a secure and healthy food supply , bio - materials , biofuels and bio - based products , ranging from consumer products to bulk chemicals . however the capacities of the terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems required for their production are limited , while there are competing claims for their utilisation , and often not optimally managed , as shown for example by a severe decline in soil carbon content and fertility . there is under - utilised scope for fostering ecosystem services from farmland , forests , marine and fresh waters and aquaculture farms by integrating agronomic and environmental goals into sustainable production .


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


### challenge - driven actions focusing on social and economic benefits and the modernisation of the bio - economy associated sectors and markets shall be supported through multi - disciplinary research , driving innovation and leading to the development of new practices , products and processes . it shall also pursue a broad approach to innovation ranging from technological , non - technological , organisational , economic and social innovation to for instance novel business models , branding and services . ### challenge - driven actions focusing on social and economic benefits and the modernisation of the bio - economy associated sectors and markets shall be supported through multi - disciplinary research and cross - sectoral approach between various themes , better cooperation between researchers and all relevant stakeholders , driving innovation and leading to the development of new practices , products and processes . it shall also pursue a broad approach to innovation ranging from technological , non - technological , organisational , economic and social innovation to for instance novel business models , branding and services .


### the aim is to sustainably exploit aquatic living resources to maximise social and economic benefits / returns from europe ' s oceans and seas . the activities shall focus on an optimal contribution to secure food supplies by developing sustainable and environmentally friendly fisheries and competitive european aquaculture in the context of the global economy and on boosting marine innovation through biotechnology to fuel smart ' blue ' growth . ### the aim is to sustainably exploit aquatic resources to maximise social and economic benefits / returns from europe ' s oceans and seas . the activities shall focus on an optimal contribution to secure food supplies by developing sustainable and environmentally friendly fisheries and competitive european aquaculture in the context of the global economy and on boosting marine innovation through biotechnology to fuel smart ' blue ' growth , which will deliver sustainable and innovative solutions to unlock the great potential of the seas . given the strong interaction between fisheries and the environment , the objective is to develop cross - cutting marine and maritime scientific and technological knowledge with a view to making a better use of the marine potential across marine and maritime industries , while protecting the marine environment and adapting to climate change . this will ensure the economic and social prosperity of the european fisheries sector . a specific budgetary line will be dedicated to cross - cutting actions .


### the aim is the promotion of low carbon , resource efficient , sustainable and competitive european bio - based industries . the activities shall focus on fostering the bio - economy by transforming conventional industrial processes and products into bio - based resource and energy efficient ones , the development of integrated biorefineries , utilising biomass from primary production , biowaste and bio - based industry by - products , and opening new markets through supporting standardisation , regulatory and demonstration / field trial activities and others , while taking into account the implication of the bio - economy on land use and land use changes . ### the aim is the promotion of low carbon , resource efficient , sustainable and competitive european bio - based industries . the activities shall focus on fostering the bio - economy by transforming conventional industrial processes and products into bio - based resource and energy efficient ones , the development of integrated biorefineries , utilising biomass from primary production , biowaste and bio - based industry by - products , and opening new markets through supporting standardisation , regulatory and demonstration / field trial activities and others , while taking into account the implication of the bio - economy on land and sea use as well as land and sea use changes .


### support the development , implementation and monitoring of european agriculture and fisheries policies , including food safety and security and the development of a bio - economy through e . g . crop production forecasts , technical and socio - economic analyses and modelling . ### support the development , implementation and monitoring of european agriculture , fisheries and aquaculture policies , including food safety and security and the development of a bio - economy through e . g . crop production forecasts , technical and socio - economic analyses , modelling and scientific and technical basis of fisheries management


### development of talented , skilled and entrepreneurial people with the aid of education and training ### development of talented , skilled and entrepreneurial people with the aid of high - level and targeted education and training .


### this regulation aims to ensure the functioning of the internal market as regards in vitro diagnostic medical devices , taking as a base a high level of protection of health . at the same time , this regulation sets high standards of quality and safety for devices to meet common safety concerns as regards those products . both objectives are being pursued simultaneously and are inseparably linked whilst one not being secondary to the other . as regards article 114 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union , this regulation harmonises the rules for the placing on the market and putting into service of in vitro diagnostic medical devices and their accessories on the union market which may then benefit from the principle of free movement of goods . as regards article 168 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union , this regulation sets high standards of quality and safety for those devices by ensuring , among other things , that data generated in clinical performance studies is reliable and robust and that the safety of subjects participating in clinical performance studies is protected . ### this regulation aims to ensure the functioning of the internal market as regards medical devices , taking as a base a high level of protection of health for health professionals , patients , users and operators . at the same time , this regulation sets high standards of quality and safety for devices to meet common safety concerns as regards those products . both objectives are being pursued simultaneously and are inseparably linked whilst one not being secondary to the other . as regards article 114 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union , this regulation harmonises the rules for the placing on the market and putting into service of in vitro diagnostic medical devices and their accessories on the union market which may then benefit from the principle of free movement of goods . as regards article 168 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union , this regulation sets high standards of quality and safety for those devices by ensuring , among other things , that data generated in clinical performance studies is reliable and robust and that the safety of subjects participating in clinical performance studies is protected .


### key elements of the existing regulatory approach , such as the supervision of notified bodies , risk classification , conformity assessment procedures , clinical evidence , vigilance and market surveillance should be significantly reinforced , whilst provisions ensuring transparency and traceability regarding in vitro diagnostic medical devices should be introduced to improve health and safety . ### key elements of the existing regulatory approach , such as the supervision of notified bodies , conformity assessment procedures , clinical investigations and clinical evaluation , vigilance and market surveillance should be significantly reinforced , whilst provisions ensuring transparency and traceability regarding devices should be introduced , to improve health and safety for health professionals , patients , users and operators , particularly in the waste disposal chain .


### the traceability of in vitro diagnostic medical devices by means of a unique device identification system based on international guidance should significantly enhance the effectiveness of the post - market safety of in vitro diagnostic medical devices due to improved incident reporting , targeted field safety corrective actions and better monitoring by competent authorities . it should also help to reduce medical errors and to fight against counterfeit devices . use of the udi system should also improve purchase - policy and stock - management by hospitals . ### the traceability of in vitro diagnostic medical devices by means of a unique device identification system based on international guidance should significantly enhance the effectiveness of the post - market safety of in vitro diagnostic medical devices due to improved incident reporting , targeted field safety corrective actions and better monitoring by competent authorities . it should also help to reduce medical errors and to fight against counterfeit devices . use of the udi system should also improve purchasing and waste disposal policies and hospitals’ management of stock .


### transparency and better information are essential to empower patients and healthcare professionals and to enable them to make informed decisions , to provide a sound basis for regulatory decision - making and to build confidence in the regulatory system . ### transparency and better information are essential to empower patients , healthcare professionals and all others concerned , and to enable them to make informed decisions , to provide a sound basis for regulatory decision - making and to build confidence in the regulatory system .


### one key aspect is the creation of a central database that should integrate different electronic systems , with the udi as an integral part of it , to collate and process information regarding in vitro diagnostic medical devices on the market and the relevant economic operators , certificates , interventional clinical performance studies and other clinical performance studies involving risks for the subjects of the studies , vigilance and market surveillance . the objectives of the database are to enhance overall transparency , to streamline and facilitate the flow of information between economic operators , notified bodies or sponsors and member states as well as between member states among themselves and with the commission , to avoid multiple reporting requirements and to enhance the coordination between member states . within an internal market , this can be ensured effectively only at union level and the commission should therefore further develop and manage the european databank on medical devices by further developing the databank set up by commission decision 2010 / 227 / eu of 19 april 2010 on the european databank for medical devices . ### one key aspect is the creation of a central database that should integrate different electronic systems , with the udi as an integral part of it , to collate and process information regarding in vitro diagnostic medical devices on the market and the relevant economic operators , certificates , interventional clinical performance studies and other clinical performance studies involving risks for the subjects of the studies , vigilance and market surveillance . the objectives of the database are to enhance overall transparency , to streamline and facilitate the flow of information between economic operators , notified bodies or sponsors and member states as well as between member states among themselves and with the commission , to avoid multiple reporting requirements and to enhance the coordination between member states . the database will also facilitate the traceability of medical equipment donated or exported to countries outside the eu . within an internal market , this can be ensured effectively only at union level and the commission should therefore further develop and manage the european databank on medical devices set up by commission decision 2010 / 227 / eu of 19 april 2010 on the european databank for medical devices .


### in order to better protect health and safety regarding devices on the market , the vigilance system for in vitro diagnostic medical devices should be made more effective by creating a central portal at union level for reporting serious incidents and field safety corrective actions . ### in order to better protect health and safety regarding devices on the market , the vigilance system for in vitro diagnostic medical devices should be made more effective by creating a central portal at union level for reporting serious incidents and field safety corrective actions within and outside the eu .


### ‘ field safety notice’ means the communication sent by the manufacturer to users or customers in relation to a field safety corrective action ; ### ‘ field safety notice’ means the communication sent by the manufacturer to users , waste disposal operators or customers in relation to a field safety corrective action ;