### the emff should be complementary and coherent with existing and future financial instruments made available by the union and the member states , at national and sub - national level , for promoting the protection and sustainable use of the oceans , seas and coasts , helping to foster more effective cooperation between the member states and their coastal , island , and outermost regions , and taking into account the prioritisation and progress of national and local projects . the fund will tie in with other union policies that may encompass a maritime dimension , in particular the european regional development fund , the cohesion fund and the european social fund as well the horizon 2020 programme for research and energy policy ### the emff should be complementary and coherent with existing and future financial instruments made available by the union and the member states , at national and sub - national level , for promoting sustainable economic and social development , the protection and sustainable use of the oceans , seas and coasts , helping to foster more effective cooperation between the member states and their coastal , island , and outermost regions , and taking into account the prioritisation and progress of national and local projects . the fund will tie in with other union policies that may encompass a maritime dimension , in particular the european regional development fund , the cohesion fund and the european social fund as well the horizon 2020 programme for research and energy policy


### the sustainable development of fisheries areas and inland fishing , ### strategies for sustainable development , increased employment and the promotion of social cohesion in fisheries areas and inland fishing ,


### promoting sustainable and competitive fisheries and aquaculture ; ### promoting sustainable and competitive fisheries and aquaculture and promoting high levels of quality employment ;


### increasing employment and territorial cohesion through the following objectives : ### increasing employment and economic , social and territorial cohesion through the following objectives :


### promotion of economic growth , social inclusion , creation of jobs and supporting labour mobility in coastal and inland communities depending on fishing and aquaculture ; ### promotion of economic growth , social inclusion , creation of quality jobs and supporting labour mobility in coastal and inland communities depending on fishing and aquaculture ;


### diversification of fisheries activities into other sectors of maritime economy and growth of maritime economy , including mitigation of climate change . ### diversification of fisheries activities into other viable sectors of maritime economy and sustainable growth of maritime economy , including mitigation of climate change .


### support to strengthening technological development , innovation and knowledge transfer ; ### support for strengthening technological development , innovation , including social innovation , and knowledge transfer ;


### development of new professional skills and lifelong learning ; ### anticipation and development of new professional skills and lifelong learning ;


### the support to control and enforcement , enhancing institutional capacity and an efficient public administration . ### the support to control and enforcement , enhancing institutional capacity and an efficient public administration , and promoting the capacity of other parties involved in implementing measures financed by the fund .


### by derogation to article 5 of the [ regulation no [ … ] laying down common provisions ] the commission shall consult at least twice during the programming period the organisations which represent the partners at union level on the implementation of support from the emff . ### by derogation to article 5 of the [ regulation no [ … ] laying down common provisions ] the commission shall consult at least three times during the programming period the organisations which represent the partners at union level on the implementation of support from the emff .


### transfer of ownership of a business ; ### transfer of ownership of a business , except in cases involving the transfer of ownership of a family business or where the transfer of ownership is accompanied by a diversification plan ;


### the operational programme shall be established by the member state following close co - operation with the partners referred to in article 5 of the [ regulation no [ . . . ] laying down common provisions ] . consultation of the partners on the preparatory documents shall be organised in such a way as to allow the partners to examine them . ### the operational programme shall be established by the member state following close co - operation with the partners as referred to in article 5 of the [ regulation no [ . . . ] laying down common provisions ] . consultation of the partners on the preparatory documents shall be organised in such a way as to allow the partners to examine them and express their opinion before the programme is submitted to the commission .


### the designation of the partners referred to in article 5 of the [ regulation no [ . . . ] laying down common provisions ] and the results of the consultation of the partners ; ### the designation of the partners and the results of the consultation of the partners referred to in article 18 , in accordance with article 5 of the [ regulation no [ . . . ] laying down common provisions ] ;


### in addition , the operational programme shall include a description of the specific actions to promote equal opportunities and prevent any discrimination based on sex , racial or ethnic origin , religion or belief , disability , age or sexual orientation , including the arrangements to ensure the integration of gender perspective at operational programme and operation level . ### in addition , the operational programme shall include a description of the specific actions to promote equal opportunities and prevent any discrimination based on sex , racial or ethnic origin , religion or belief , disability , age or sexual orientation , including the arrangements to ensure the integration of gender perspective and the principle of equal opportunities at operational programme and operation level .


### in order to stimulate innovation in fisheries , the emff may support projects aiming at developing or introducing new or substantially improved products compared to the state of art , new or improved processes , new or improved management and organisation systems . ### in order to stimulate innovation in fisheries , including social innovation , the emff may support projects aiming at developing or introducing new or substantially improved products compared to the state of art , new or improved processes , new or improved management and organisation systems .


### lifelong learning , dissemination of scientific knowledge and innovative practices , and acquisition of new professional skills in particular linked to the sustainable management of marine ecosystems , activities in the maritime sector , innovation and entrepreneurship ; ### lifelong learning , dissemination of scientific knowledge and innovative practices , and anticipation and acquisition of new professional skills in particular linked to the sustainable management of marine ecosystems , activities in the maritime sector , innovation and entrepreneurship ;


### networking and exchange of experience and best practice between stakeholders including among organisations promoting equal opportunities between men and women ; ### networking and exchange of experience and best practice between stakeholders including among organisations promoting equal opportunities and equality between men and women and associations representing fishermen ' s spouses ;


### in order to improve working conditions on board for fishermen the emff may support investments on board or in individual equipments providing that these investments go beyond standards required under national or union law . ### in order to improve working conditions on board for fishermen the emff may support investments on board or in individual equipments or in training , providing that these investments go beyond standards required under national or union law .


### when the operation consists in an investment on board , the support shall not be granted more than once during the programming period for the same fishing vessel . when the operation consists of an investment in individual equipment , the support shall not be granted more than once during the programming period for the same beneficiary . ### when the operation consists in an investment on board , the support shall not be granted more than once during the programming period for the same fishing vessel . when the operation consists of an investment in individual equipment or in training , the support shall not be granted more than once during the programming period for the same beneficiary .


### for the purpose of increasing the quality of the product landed , increasing energy efficiency , contributing to environmental protection or improving safety and working conditions , the emff may support investments improving fishing port infrastructure or landing sites , including investments in facilities for waste and marine litter collection . ### for the purpose of increasing the quality of the product landed , increasing energy efficiency , contributing to environmental protection or improving health and safety and working conditions , the emff may support investments improving fishing port infrastructure or landing sites , including investments in facilities for waste and marine litter collection .


### in order to reduce the impact of inland fishing on the environment , increase energy efficiency , increase the quality of fish landed , or to improve safety or working conditions , the emff may support the following investments : ### in order to reduce the impact of inland fishing on the environment , increase energy efficiency , increase the quality of fish landed , or to improve health and safety or working conditions , the emff may support the following investments :


### on board or in individual equipment as referred to in article 33 and under the conditions set out in that article ; ### on board or in individual equipment or in training as referred to in article 33 and under the conditions set out in that article ;


### in order to stimulate innovation in aquaculture , the emff may support operations : ### in order to stimulate innovation in aquaculture , including social innovation , the emff may support operations :


### lifelong learning , dissemination of scientific knowledge and innovative practices and acquisition of new professional skills in aquaculture ; ### lifelong learning , dissemination of scientific knowledge and innovative practices and anticipation and acquisition of new professional skills in aquaculture ;


### networking and exchange of experience and best practice among aquaculture enterprises or professional organisations and other stakeholders , including scientific bodies or those promoting equal opportunities between men and women . ### networking and exchange of experience and best practice among aquaculture enterprises or professional organisations and other stakeholders , including scientific bodies or those promoting equal opportunities and equality between men and women .


### functionally coherent in geographical , economic and social terms , taking specific account of the fisheries and aquaculture sectors and offer sufficient critical mass in terms of human , financial end economic resources to support a viable local development strategy . ### functionally coherent in geographical , economic and social terms , taking specific account of the fisheries and aquaculture sectors .


### ensure that local communities fully exploit and benefit from the opportunities offered by maritime and coastal development . ### ensure that local communities are involved in the drawing - up of integrated local development strategies and fully exploit and benefit from the opportunities offered by maritime and coastal development .


### preparatory support shall cover capacity building , training and networking with a view to preparing and implementing a local development strategy . ### preparatory support shall cover capacity building , consultation , training and networking with a view to preparing and implementing a local development strategy .


### adding value , creating jobs , and promoting innovation at all stages of the fisheries and aquaculture supply chain ; ### adding value , creating quality jobs , and promoting innovation , including social innovation , at all stages of the fisheries and aquaculture supply chain ;


### supporting diversification and job creation in fisheries areas , in particular in other maritime sectors ; ### supporting diversification and quality job creation in fisheries areas , in particular in other maritime sectors ;


### supporting sustainable economic growth , employment , innovation and new technologies within emerging and prospective maritime sectors in coastal regions , in complementarity with established sectoral and national activities . ### supporting sustainable economic growth , a high level of quality employment , innovation , including social innovation , and new technologies within emerging and prospective maritime sectors in coastal regions , in complementarity with established sectoral and national activities .


### the establishment of national networks aiming at disseminating information , capacity building , exchanging best practice and supporting cooperation between the flags in their territory . ### the establishment of national networks aiming at disseminating information , capacity building for partners involved in implementing measures financed by the fund , exchanging best practice and supporting cooperation between the flags in their territory .


### the impact of the emff shall be measured in relation to the union priorities referred to in article 6 . ### the impact of the emff shall be measured in relation to the union priorities referred to in article 6 , in particular the creation of sustainable jobs .


### the commission shall define , by means of implementing acts , the set of indicators specific to these union priorities . those implementing acts , shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 151 . ### the commission shall define , by means of implementing acts , the set of indicators specific to these union priorities , including the relevant social indicators . those implementing acts , shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 151 .


### to overcome exceptional situations of persistent inaction by the competent authority concerned , the authority should be empowered , as a last resort , to adopt decisions addressed to individual financial institutions . this power should be limited to exceptional circumstances in which a competent authority does not comply with the decisions addressed to it and in which community law is directly applicable to financial institutions by virtue of existing or future eu regulations . ### to overcome exceptional situations of persistent inaction by the competent authority concerned , the authority should be empowered , as a last resort in an emergency situation , to adopt decisions addressed to individual financial institutions . this power should be limited to exceptional circumstances in an emergency situation in which a competent authority does not comply with the decisions addressed to it and in which community law is directly applicable to financial institutions by virtue of existing or future eu regulations .


### technical standards ### delegation of power to adopt technical standards


### the standards shall be adopted by the commission by means of regulations or decisions and published in the official journal of the european union . ### the commission shall adopt the standards by means of regulations or decisions and transmit them to the european parliament and the council . if within three months of that transmission neither the european parliament nor the council raises any objection to those standards , they shall be published in the official journal of the european union .


### in the case of adverse developments which may seriously jeopardise the orderly functioning and integrity of financial markets or the stability of the whole or part of the financial system in the community , the commission , upon its own initiative or following a request by the authority , the council , or the esrb , may adopt a decision addressed to the authority , determining the existence of an emergency situation for the purposes of this regulation . ### in the case of adverse developments which may seriously jeopardise the orderly functioning and integrity of financial markets or the stability of the whole or part of the financial system in the union , the commission , upon its own initiative or following a request by the authority , the european parliament , the council or the esrb , may adopt a decision addressed to the authority , determining the existence of an emergency situation for the purposes of this regulation .


### which prevents farm losses due to environmental factors , such as flooding , predators , theft and vandalism and ensures appropriate disposal of dead organisms ; ### which prevents losses of specimens or biological material to the aquaculture facility due to factors such as flooding , predators , theft and vandalism and , as far as possible , ensures appropriate disposal of dead organisms ;


### this directive lays down minimum rules . member states may extend the rights set out in this directive in order to provide a higher level of protection . ### this directive lays down minimum rules . member states may extend the rights set out in this directive , in particular so as to give victims a comprehensive status of party in criminal proceedings , including the right to legal aid and access to the file , in order to provide a higher level of protection .


### when providing information , sufficient detail should be given to ensure that victims are treated in a respectful manner and to enable them to make informed decisions about their participation in proceedings and how to access their rights . in this respect , information allowing the victim to know about the current status of any proceedings and their progress is particularly important . this is equally relevant for information to enable a victim to decide whether to request a review of a decision not to prosecute . ### when providing information , sufficient detail should be given to ensure that victims are treated in a respectful manner and to enable them to make informed decisions about their participation in proceedings and how to access their rights . in this respect , information provided in an appropriate and intelligible way allowing the victim to know about the current status of any proceedings and their progress is particularly important . this is equally relevant for information to enable a victim to decide whether to request a review of a decision not to prosecute .


### when providing information , sufficient detail should be given to ensure that victims are treated in a respectful manner and to enable them to make informed decisions about their participation in proceedings and how to access their rights . in this respect , information allowing the victim to know about the current status of any proceedings and their progress is particularly important . this is equally relevant for information to enable a victim to decide whether to request a review of a decision not to prosecute . ### when providing information , sufficient detail should be given to ensure that victims are treated in a respectful manner and to enable them to make informed decisions about their participation in proceedings and how to access their rights . in this respect , information allowing the victim to know about the current status of any proceedings and their progress is particularly important . this is equally relevant for information to enable a victim to decide whether to request a review of a decision not to prosecute . when providing information about the release of the offender , effective support and assistance , where appropriate through victims support services , should be given to the victims and their family members , in order to minimise the risk of secondary victimisation and help victims cope with the psychological stress resulting from such information .


### when providing information , sufficient detail should be given to ensure that victims are treated in a respectful manner and to enable them to make informed decisions about their participation in proceedings and how to access their rights . in this respect , information allowing the victim to know about the current status of any proceedings and their progress is particularly important . this is equally relevant for information to enable a victim to decide whether to request a review of a decision not to prosecute . ### when providing information , victims should be permitted access to the relevant case files and sufficient detail should be given to ensure that victims are treated in a respectful manner and to enable them to make informed decisions about their participation in proceedings and how to access their rights . in this respect , information allowing the victim to know about the current status of any proceedings and their progress is particularly important . this is equally relevant for information to enable a victim to decide whether to request a review of a decision not to prosecute .


### some victims are particularly vulnerable during criminal proceedings to secondary and repeat victimisation and to intimidation by the offender or his associates . such vulnerability can broadly be identified from the personal characteristics of the victim and the type or nature of the crime . on this basis some victims such as children , persons with disabilities , victims of sexual violence and victims of human trafficking are in most cases vulnerable to further victimisation and in need of special protection measures . only in exceptional circumstances , such as balancing the fundamental rights of the accused or suspected person , or where the victim so wishes , should access to such protection measures be limited . in the case of victims of human trafficking and victims of child sexual abuse , sexual exploitation and child pornography , where specific and more detailed provisions are already included in separate instruments adopted or in course of negotiation this directive does not deal with those same matters . ### some victims are particularly vulnerable during criminal proceedings to secondary and repeat victimisation and to intimidation by the offender or his associates . such vulnerability can broadly be identified from the personal characteristics of the victim and the type or nature of the crime . on this basis some victims such as children , persons with disabilities , victims of sexual violence and victims of human and organ trafficking are in most cases vulnerable to further victimisation and in need of special protection measures . only in exceptional circumstances , such as balancing the fundamental rights of the accused or suspected person , or where the victim so wishes , should access to such protection measures be limited . in the case of victims of human and organ trafficking and victims of the sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of children and mentally retarded people and pornography involving both groups , where specific and more detailed provisions are already included in separate instruments adopted or in course of negotiation this directive does not deal with those same matters .


### some victims are particularly vulnerable during criminal proceedings to secondary and repeat victimisation and to intimidation by the offender or his associates . such vulnerability can broadly be identified from the personal characteristics of the victim and the type or nature of the crime . on this basis some victims such as children , persons with disabilities , victims of sexual violence and victims of human trafficking are in most cases vulnerable to further victimisation and in need of special protection measures . only in exceptional circumstances , such as balancing the fundamental rights of the accused or suspected person , or where the victim so wishes , should access to such protection measures be limited . in the case of victims of human trafficking and victims of child sexual abuse , sexual exploitation and child pornography , where specific and more detailed provisions are already included in separate instruments adopted or in course of negotiation this directive does not deal with those same matters . ### some victims are particularly vulnerable during criminal proceedings to secondary and repeat victimisation and to intimidation by the offender or his associates and therefore have specific needs . such vulnerability can broadly be identified from the personal characteristics of the victim and the type or nature of the crime . on this basis some victims such as children , persons with disabilities , victims of sexual violence , victims of gender - based violence , victims of violence in close relationships , victims of terrorism and organised crime , and victims of human trafficking are in most cases vulnerable to further victimisation and in need of special protection measures . only in exceptional circumstances , such as balancing the fundamental rights of the accused or suspected person , or where the victim so wishes , should access to such protection measures be limited . in the case of victims of human trafficking and victims of child sexual abuse , sexual exploitation and child pornography , where specific and more detailed provisions are already included in separate instruments adopted or in course of negotiation this directive does not deal with those same matters .


### some victims are particularly vulnerable during criminal proceedings to secondary and repeat victimisation and to intimidation by the offender or his associates . such vulnerability can broadly be identified from the personal characteristics of the victim and the type or nature of the crime . on this basis some victims such as children , persons with disabilities , victims of sexual violence and victims of human trafficking are in most cases vulnerable to further victimisation and in need of special protection measures . only in exceptional circumstances , such as balancing the fundamental rights of the accused or suspected person , or where the victim so wishes , should access to such protection measures be limited . in the case of victims of human trafficking and victims of child sexual abuse , sexual exploitation and child pornography , where specific and more detailed provisions are already included in separate instruments adopted or in course of negotiation this directive does not deal with those same matters . ### some victims are particularly vulnerable during criminal proceedings to secondary and repeat victimisation and to intimidation by the offender or his associates . such vulnerability can broadly be identified from the personal characteristics of the victim and the type or nature of the crime . on this basis some victims such as children , persons with disabilities , victims of sexual violence , victims of organised crime and victims of human trafficking are in most cases vulnerable to further victimisation and in need of special protection measures . only in exceptional circumstances , such as balancing the fundamental rights of the accused or suspected person , or where the victim so wishes , should access to such protection measures be limited . in the case of victims of human trafficking or organised crime and victims of child sexual abuse , sexual exploitation and child pornography , where specific and more detailed provisions are already included in separate instruments adopted or in course of negotiation this directive does not deal with those same matters .


### any officials in criminal proceedings likely to come into contact with victims should be trained to identify and meet the needs of victims both through initial and ongoing training and to a level appropriate to their contact with victims . this should include specialist training as appropriate . ### any officials in criminal proceedings likely to come into personal contact with victims should be trained to identify and meet the needs of victims both through initial and ongoing training – including learning sign language – and to a level appropriate to their contact with victims . this should include specialist training as appropriate .


### any officials in criminal proceedings likely to come into contact with victims should be trained to identify and meet the needs of victims both through initial and ongoing training and to a level appropriate to their contact with victims . this should include specialist training as appropriate . ### any professionals in criminal proceedings likely to come into contact with victims should be trained to identify and meet the needs of victims both through initial and ongoing training and to a level appropriate to their contact with victims . this should include specialist training , for example concerning victims of sexual offences , families bereaved by murder , young victims of crime or victims of cross - border crime .


### member states shall ensure that victims are provided with the following information , without unnecessary delay , from their first contact with the authority competent to receive a complaint concerning a criminal offence : ### member states shall ensure that all victims are provided with the following information , without undue delay and in a language that the victim understands , conveyed using child - sensitive communication techniques where appropriate , from their first contact with any public authority following a complaint about a criminal offence :


### to what extent and on what terms they are entitled to receive legal advice , legal aid or any other sort of advice ; ### to what extent and on what terms they are entitled to receive legal advice , legal aid or any other sort of advice , including linguistic advice ;


### member states shall ensure that victims are notified of their right to receive the following information on their case and that they receive this information where they have expressed such a wish : ### member states shall ensure that victims are notified of their right to receive information on their case and that they are able to have access to the relevant case files where they have expressed such a wish , and that they thus receive the following information :


### the complaint of the criminal offence to the competent authority ; ### the complaint concerning the criminal offence to the competent authority ;


### member states shall ensure that victims receive written acknowledgement of any complaint made by them to an appropriate authority of the member state . ### member states shall ensure that victims receive written acknowledgement and a copy of any complaint made by them to a competent authority of the member state .


### member states shall ensure that victims may be heard during criminal proceedings and may supply evidence . ### member states shall ensure that victims may be heard during criminal proceedings and may supply evidence at any time .


### for the purposes of this directive , the following categories of victims are considered to be vulnerable due to their personal characteristics : ### for the purposes of this directive , the following categories of victims are considered to be vulnerable due to their personal characteristics or situation :


### children ; ### children and the elderly ;


### victims are interviewed without unjustified delay after the complaint of a criminal offence has been made to the competent authorities ; ### victims are interviewed without undue delay after the complaint concerning a criminal offence has been made to the competent authorities ;


### all interviews with the victim are conducted by the same persons unless this is contrary to the good administration of justice ; ### all interviews with the victim are conducted by the same persons and , in the case of a victim who uses sign language , with the assistance of the same sign - language interpreter , if they so request , unless this is contrary to the good administration of justice ;


### all interviews with the victim are conducted by the same persons unless this is contrary to the good administration of justice ; ### all interviews with the victim are conducted by the same persons unless this is contrary to the good administration of justice and unless the victim expresses a wish to the contrary during the course of the criminal investigations ;


### all interviews with victims of sexual violence are conducted by a person of the same sex . ### all interviews with victims of sexual violence , gender - based violence and violence in close relationships are conducted by a person of the sex chosen by the victim .


### member states shall ensure that judicial authorities may adopt during the court proceedings , appropriate measures to protect the privacy and photographic images of victims and their family members . ### member states shall ensure that appropriate measures are adopted , in particular during the investigation , prosecution and court proceedings , to protect the privacy and photographic images of victims and their family members .


### member states shall ensure that police , prosecutors and court staff receive both general and specialist training to a level appropriate to their contact with victims to sensitise them to the needs of victims and to deal with them in an impartial , respectful and professional manner . ### member states shall ensure that police , prosecutors and court staff always receive both general and specialist training to a level commensurate with their contact with victims to sensitise them to the needs of victims and to deal with them in an impartial , respectful and professional manner .


### member states shall ensure that members of the judiciary have access to both general and specialist training to sensitise them to the needs of victims and to deal with them in an impartial , respectful and professional manner . ### member states shall ensure that members of the judiciary have access to both general and specialist training to sensitise them to the needs of victims , especially when the victims are children , and to deal with them in an impartial , respectful and professional manner .


### member states shall ensure that members of the judiciary have access to both general and specialist training to sensitise them to the needs of victims and to deal with them in an impartial , respectful and professional manner . ### member states shall ensure that members of the judiciary and lawyers have access to both general and specialist training to sensitise them to the needs of victims and to deal with them in an impartial , respectful and professional manner .


### member states shall ensure that members of the judiciary have access to both general and specialist training to sensitise them to the needs of victims and to deal with them in an impartial , respectful and professional manner . ### without prejudice to judicial independence and differences in the organisation of the judiciary across the union , member states shall ensure that members of the judiciary have access to both general and specialist training to make them aware of the needs of victims and of the need to deal with such victims in an impartial , respectful and professional manner , and that they are encouraged to take part in such training , including further training , where appropriate .


### member states shall take measures to ensure that those providing victim support and restorative justice services receive adequate training to a level appropriate to their contact with victims and observe professional standards to ensure such services are provided in an impartial , respectful and professional manner . ### member states shall take measures to ensure that those providing victim support and restorative justice services receive adequate training to a level appropriate to their contact with victims , and to the victims’ ages , and observe professional standards to ensure such services are provided in an impartial , respectful and professional manner .


### member states shall take measures to ensure that those providing victim support and restorative justice services receive adequate training to a level appropriate to their contact with victims and observe professional standards to ensure such services are provided in an impartial , respectful and professional manner . ### member states shall take measures to ensure that those providing victim support and restorative justice services receive adequate training to a level appropriate to their contact with victims and observe standards to ensure such services are provided in an impartial , respectful and professional manner .


### member states shall take measures to ensure that those providing victim support and restorative justice services receive adequate training to a level appropriate to their contact with victims and observe professional standards to ensure such services are provided in an impartial , respectful and professional manner . ### member states shall always take measures to ensure that those providing victim support and restorative justice services receive adequate training to a level commensurate with their contact with victims and observe professional standards to ensure such services are provided in an impartial , respectful and professional manner .


### by decision 2012 / 419 / eu3 , the european council decided to amend the status of mayotte with regard to the european union with effect from 1 january 2014 . therefore , from that date mayotte will cease to be an overseas territory and become an outermost region within the meaning of articles 349 and 355 of the treaty . union law will apply to mayotte as from that date . it is appropriate to provide for certain specific measures justified by the particular situation of mayotte in a number of areas . __________________ 3 oj l 204 , 31 . 7 . 2012 , p . 131 . ### by decision 2012 / 419 / eu3 , the european council decided to amend the status of mayotte with regard to the european union with effect from 1 january 2014 . therefore , from that date mayotte will cease to be an overseas country or territory within the meaning of article 198 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union and become an outermost region within the meaning of articles 349 and 355 of that treaty . union law will apply to mayotte as from that date . it is appropriate to provide for certain specific measures , justified by the particular situation of mayotte and its new status as an outermost region , in a number of areas . __________________ 3 oj l 204 , 31 . 7 . 2012 , p . 131 .


### in order to allow all competent authorities to receive and access , at the same time , pharmacovigilance information for medicinal products for human use authorised in the community , and share it , the eudravigilance database should be maintained and strengthened as the single point of receipt of such information . member states should therefore not impose on marketing authorisation holders any additional reporting requirements . the database should be fully accessible to the member states , the agency and the commission , and accessible to an appropriate extent to marketing authorisation holders and the public . ### in order to allow all competent authorities to receive and access , at the same time , pharmacovigilance information for medicinal products for human use authorised in the community , and share it , the eudravigilance database should be maintained and strengthened as the single point of receipt of such information . member states should therefore not impose on marketing authorisation holders any additional reporting requirements . instead , the eudravigilance database should simultaneously notify the relevant member states of reports submitted by market authorisation holders . in order to ensure the high quality of information , member states should support the development of the expertise of national and regional pharmacovigilance centres . national competent authorities should collect the reports from those centres and should then transfer data to the eudravigilance database . the database should be fully accessible to the member states , the agency and the commission , and accessible to an appropriate extent to marketing authorisation holders and the public .


### where a medicinal product is authorized subject to the requirement to conduct a post - authorisation safety study or subject to conditions or restrictions with regard to the safe and effective use of the medicinal product , the medicinal product should be intensively monitored on the market . patients and healthcare professionals should be encouraged to report all suspect adverse reactions to such medicinal products , and a publicly available list of such medicinal products should be kept up to date by the agency . ### where a medicinal product is authorised subject to the requirement to conduct a post - authorisation safety study or subject to conditions or restrictions with regard to the safe and effective use of the medicinal product , the medicinal product should be intensively monitored on the market . patients and healthcare professionals should be encouraged to report all suspect adverse reactions to such medicinal products , and a publicly available list of such medicinal products should be kept up to date by the agency . patient reports should always be drawn up with the aid of a healthcare professional .


### on the basis of explanations submitted by the marketing authorisation holder , the commission shall withdraw or confirm the requirement . where the commission confirms the requirement , the marketing authorisation shall be varied to include the requirement as a condition of the marketing authorisation and the risk management system shall be updated accordingly . ” ### on the basis of explanations submitted by the marketing authorisation holder , the commission shall withdraw or confirm the requirement . where the commission confirms the requirement , the marketing authorisation shall be varied to include the requirement as a condition of the marketing authorisation and the risk management system shall be updated accordingly . irrespective of whether the requirement is confirmed or withdrawn , the commission must state the grounds for its decision in detail , and the decision shall be duly recorded . ”


### the agency , in collaboration with the member states and the commission , shall set up and maintain a database and data processing network to collate pharmacovigilance information regarding medicinal products authorised in the community and to allow competent authorities to access the information at the same time and to share it . ### the agency , in collaboration with the member states and the commission , shall set up and maintain a database and data processing network to collate pharmacovigilance information regarding medicinal products authorised in the community and to allow competent authorities to access the information at the same time and to share it . member states should support the development of the expertise of national and regional pharmacovigilance centres . national competent authorities should collect the reports from those centres and should then transfer data to the eudravigilance database .


### contributions shall not be used to fund activities of third parties , in particular national political parties or political foundations at european or national level , whether in the form of grants , donations , loans or any other similar agreements . ### contributions shall not be used to grant directly or indirectly any personal advantage , in cash or in kind , to any individual member or staff of a european political party . contributions shall not be used to fund directly or indirectly activities of third parties , in particular national political parties or political foundations at european or national level , whether in the form of grants , donations , loans or any other similar agreements . contributions shall not be used to fund directly or indirectly national , regional or local elections , candidates or referendum campaigns , except as provided for in paragraph 1 for referendum campaigns relating to union legislation , union institutions , or changes to union treaties .


### contributions shall not be used to fund activities of third parties , in particular national political parties or political foundations at european or national level , whether in the form of grants , donations , loans or any other similar agreements . ### contributions shall not be used to grant directly or indirectly any personal advantage , in cash or in kind , to any individual member or staff of a european political party . contributions shall not be used to fund directly or indirectly activities of third parties , in particular national political parties or political foundations at european or national level , whether in the form of grants , donations , loans or any other similar agreements . contributions shall not be used to fund directly or indirectly national , regional or local elections , candidates or referendum campaigns , except as provided for in paragraph 1 for referendum campaigns relating to union legislation or institutions .


### the authorising officer may be assisted by a committee to evaluate and establish the award decision . the authorising officer shall specify the rules regarding the composition , appointment and functioning of such committee , and the rules to prevent any conflict of interests . ### the authorising officer may be assisted by a committee to evaluate and establish the award decision . the authorising officer shall specify , with due regard to the principles of transparency and objectivity , the rules regarding the composition , appointment and functioning of such committee , and the rules to prevent any conflict of interests .


### where lump sums , flat - rate financing and unit costs are used , they shall be defined in the call for contributions . the contribution agreement or decision shall include provisions that allow verifying that the conditions for the award of lump sums , flat - rate financing or unit costs have been respected . ### where lump sums , flat - rate financing and unit costs are used , they shall be defined in the call for contributions with their respective amounts and rates , where applicable . the call for contributions shall also contain a description of the methods for determining lump sums , unit costs or flat - rate financing , which shall be based on objective means such as statistical data , certified or auditable historical data of the european political parties or their usual cost accounting practices . the contribution agreement or decision shall include provisions that allow verifying that the conditions for the award of lump sums , flat - rate financing or unit costs have been respected .


### european political parties shall respect the maximum co - financing rate established in regulation xx / xxxx . remaining amounts of the previous two years ' contributions may not be used to finance the part which european political parties must provide from their own resources . ### european political parties shall respect the maximum co - financing rate established in article [ 12 ] of regulation no [ . . . ] on the statute and funding of european political parties and european political foundations* . remaining amounts of the previous two years ' contributions may not be used to finance the part which european political parties must provide from their own resources . ____________ * oj l . . .


### administrative and financial penalties which are effective , proportionate and dissuasive may be imposed on applicants by the authorising officer , in accordance with article 109 of this regulation , without prejudice to article 22 of regulation no [ … . ] . ### administrative and financial penalties which are effective , proportionate and dissuasive may be imposed on applicants by the authorising officer , in accordance with article 109 of this regulation and with article 22 of regulation no [ . . . . ] on the statute and funding of european political parties and european political foundations* , without prejudice to article 22 of regulation no [ … . ] . __________________ * oj l . . .


### accelerating the refurbishment of existing and deployment of new energy infrastructure is vital to achieve the union’s energy and climate policy objectives , consisting in completing the internal market in energy , guaranteeing security of supply , notably for gas and oil , reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 20% , increasing the share of renewable energy in the final energy consumption to 20% and achieving a 20% increase in energy efficiency by 2020 . at the same time , the union has to prepare its infrastructure for further decarbonisation of its energy system in the longer term towards 2050 . ### accelerating the refurbishment of existing and deployment of new energy infrastructure is vital to achieve the union’s energy and climate policy objectives , consisting in completing the internal market in energy , guaranteeing security of supply , notably for gas and oil , reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 20% , increasing the share of renewable energy in the final energy consumption to 20% and achieving a 20% increase in energy efficiency by 2020 . at the same time , the union has to prepare its infrastructure for further decarbonisation of its energy system in the longer term towards 2050 . all these targets make a future interconnected european electricity grid and long - distance electricity highways a priority in energy infrastructure .


### the investment needs up to 2020 in electricity and gas transmission infrastructures of european relevance have been estimated at about eur 200 billion . the significant increase in investment volumes compared to past trends and the urgency to implement the energy infrastructure priorities requires a new approach in the way energy infrastructures , and notably those of cross - border nature , are regulated and financed . ### the investment needs up to 2020 in electricity and gas transmission infrastructures of european relevance have been estimated at about eur 200 billion . the significant increase in investment volumes compared to past trends , as a result of the faster and more comprehensive development of renewable energy sources and the efforts to achieve the union objectives of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 20 % , improving energy efficiency by 20 % and increasing the share of energy consumption accounted for by renewable energy sources by 20 % , all by 2020 , and the urgency to implement the energy infrastructure priorities requires a new approach in the way energy infrastructures , and notably those of cross - border nature , are regulated and financed .


### the investment needs up to 2020 in electricity and gas transmission infrastructures of european relevance have been estimated at about eur 200 billion . the significant increase in investment volumes compared to past trends and the urgency to implement the energy infrastructure priorities requires a new approach in the way energy infrastructures , and notably those of cross - border nature , are regulated and financed . ### the investment needs up to 2020 in electricity and gas transmission infrastructures of european relevance have been estimated at about eur 200 billion . the significant increase in investment volumes compared to past trends and the urgency to implement the energy infrastructure priorities , especially in times of financial constraints , requires a new approach in the way energy infrastructures , and notably those of cross - border nature , are regulated and financed .


### the european energy programme for recovery has demonstrated the added value of leveraging private funding through significant union financial aid to allow implementation of projects of european significance . the european council of 4 february 2011 recognised that some energy infrastructure projects may require limited public finance to leverage private funding . in the light of the economic and financial crisis and budgetary constraints , targeted support , through grants and financial instruments , should be developed under the next multi - annual financial framework , which will attract new investors into the energy infrastructure priority corridors and areas , while keeping the budgetary contribution of the union to a minimum . ### the european energy programme for recovery has demonstrated the added value of leveraging private funding through significant union financial aid to allow implementation of projects of european significance . the european council of 4 february 2011 recognised that some energy infrastructure projects may require limited public finance to leverage private funding . in the light of the economic and financial crisis and budgetary constraints , targeted support , through grants , financial instruments , and state guarantees , should be developed under the next multi - annual financial framework , which will attract new investors into the energy infrastructure priority corridors and areas , while keeping the budgetary contribution of the union to a minimum .


### projects of common interest in the fields of electricity , gas and carbon dioxide should be eligible to receive union financial assistance for studies and , under certain conditions , for works under the proposed regulation for a connecting europe facility , either in the form of grants or in the form of innovative financial instruments . this will ensure tailor - made support can be provided to those projects of common interest which are not viable under the existing regulatory framework and market conditions . such financial assistance should ensure the necessary synergies with funding from instruments under other union policies . in particular , the connecting europe facility will finance energy infrastructure of european relevance , while structural funds will finance smart energy distribution networks of local or regional importance . the two sources of funding will thereby complement each other . ### projects of common interest in the fields of electricity and gas should be eligible to receive union financial assistance for studies and , under certain conditions , laid down in the proposed regulation for a connecting europe facility , either in the form of grants or in the form of innovative financial instruments . this will ensure tailor - made support can be provided to those projects of common interest which are not viable under the existing regulatory framework and market conditions . such financial assistance should ensure the necessary synergies with funding from instruments under other union policies . in particular , the connecting europe facility will finance energy infrastructure of european relevance , while structural funds will finance smart energy distribution networks of local or regional importance . the two sources of funding will thereby complement each other .


### projects of common interest in the fields of electricity , gas and carbon dioxide should be eligible to receive union financial assistance for studies and , under certain conditions , for works under the proposed regulation for a connecting europe facility , either in the form of grants or in the form of innovative financial instruments . this will ensure tailor - made support can be provided to those projects of common interest which are not viable under the existing regulatory framework and market conditions . such financial assistance should ensure the necessary synergies with funding from instruments under other union policies . in particular , the connecting europe facility will finance energy infrastructure of european relevance , while structural funds will finance smart energy distribution networks of local or regional importance . the two sources of funding will thereby complement each other . ### projects of common interest in the fields of electricity , gas and carbon dioxide , or to develop and set up energy infrastructure to decarbonise transport , should be eligible to receive union financial assistance for studies and , under certain conditions , for works under the proposed regulation for a connecting europe facility , either in the form of grants or in the form of innovative financial instruments . this will ensure that tailor - made support can be provided to those projects of common interest which are not viable under the existing regulatory framework and market conditions . such financial assistance should ensure the necessary synergies with funding from instruments under other union policies . in particular , the connecting europe facility will finance energy infrastructure of european relevance , while structural funds will finance smart energy distribution networks of local or regional importance . the two sources of funding will thereby complement each other .


### – market integration , interoperability and system flexibility ; ### – market integration , interoperability , system flexibility and liquidity of the market ;


### the agency and the groups shall monitor the progress achieved in implementing the projects of common interest . the groups may request additional information provided in accordance with paragraphs 3 , 4 and 5 , verify the provided information on site and convene meetings with the relevant parties . the groups may also request the agency to take measures to facilitate the implementation of projects of common interest . ### the agency and the groups shall monitor the progress achieved in implementing the projects of common interest . to that end , national regulatory authorities and project promoters shall report back to each regional group meeting on progress achieved . the groups may request additional information provided in accordance with paragraphs 3 , 4 and 5 , verify the provided information on site and convene meetings with the relevant parties . the groups may also request the agency to take measures to facilitate the implementation of projects of common interest .


### within one month of the entry into force of this regulation , the entso for electricity and the entso for gas shall submit to the agency and the commission their respective methodology , including on network and market modelling , for a harmonised energy system - wide cost - benefit analysis at union - wide level for projects of common interest falling under the categories set out in points 1 to and 2 of annex ii . the methodology shall be elaborated in line with the principles laid down in annex v . ### within one month of the entry into force of this regulation , the entso for electricity and the entso for gas shall submit to the agency and the commission their respective methodology , including on network and market modelling , for a harmonised energy system - wide cost benefit analysis at union - wide level for projects of common interest falling under the categories set out in points 1 to and 2 of annex ii . the methodology shall be elaborated in line with the principles and criteria laid down in article 4 , annex iv and annex v . the entso for electricity and the entso for gas shall consult with relevant stakeholders , including infrastructure users , organisations representing the infrastructure operators and non - tso project developers , early during the development of the methodology .


### within one month of the entry into force of this regulation , the entso for electricity and the entso for gas shall submit to the agency and the commission their respective methodology , including on network and market modelling , for a harmonised energy system - wide cost - benefit analysis at union - wide level for projects of common interest falling under the categories set out in points 1 to and 2 of annex ii . the methodology shall be elaborated in line with the principles laid down in annex v . ### within one month of the entry into force of this regulation , the entso for electricity and the entso for gas shall submit to the agency and the commission their respective methodology , as well as standard costs for different categories of projects , including on network and market modelling , for a harmonised energy system - wide cost - benefit analysis at union - wide level for projects of common interest falling under the categories set out in points 1 to and 2 of annex ii , except for hydro - pumped electricity storage projects . the methodology shall be elaborated in line with the principles laid down in annex v .


### the methodology shall be applied to the cost - benefit analysis under all subsequent ten - year network development plans for electricity or gas developed by the entsos for electricity or gas pursuant article 8 of regulation 714 / 2009 and regulation 715 / 2009 . ### the methodology shall be applied to the cost - benefit analysis under the selection procedure of projects of common interests pursuant to article 3 , under the cross - border allocation of corresponding costs of projects of common interests pursuant to article 13 and under all subsequent ten - year network development plans for electricity or gas developed by the entsos for electricity or gas pursuant to article 8 of regulation 714 / 2009 and regulation 715 / 2009 .


### the methodology shall be applied to the cost - benefit analysis under all subsequent ten - year network development plans for electricity or gas developed by the entsos for electricity or gas pursuant article 8 of regulation 714 / 2009 and regulation 715 / 2009 . ### the methodologies shall be applied under all subsequent ten - year network development plans for electricity or gas developed by the entsos for electricity or gas pursuant article 8 of regulation 714 / 2009 and regulation 715 / 2009 regarding the energy system - wide cost - benefit analysis at union - wide level .


### the investment costs related to a project of common interest falling under the categories set out in points 1 to and 2 of annex ii shall be borne by the transmission system operator of the member state to which the project provides a net positive impact , and be paid for by network users through tariffs for network access . ### the investment costs related to a project of common interest falling under the categories set out in points 1 , and and 2 of annex ii shall be borne by the transmission system operator or the project promoter of the transmission infrastructure of the member state to which the project provides a net positive impact , and , to the extent not covered by congestion rents or other charges , be paid for by network users through tariffs for network access in this or these member states . for projects of common interest falling under the categories set out in point 2 of annex ii , the previous sentence only applies if at least one project promoter requests the relevant national authorities to apply this article for all or parts of the costs of the project and insofar as an assessment of market demand has shown that costs cannot be expected to be covered by the tariffs paid by the infrastructure users . where the project has several promoters , the relevant national regulatory authorities shall without delay request all promoters to submit the investment request jointly according to paragraph 4 . the provisions of this article shall not apply to projects of common interest having received an exemption pursuant article 36 of directive 2009 / 73 / ec or article 17 of regulation 714 / 2009 .


### the investment costs related to a project of common interest falling under the categories set out in points 1 to and 2 of annex ii shall be borne by the transmission system operator of the member state to which the project provides a net positive impact , and be paid for by network users through tariffs for network access . ### the costs set out in point of annex v relating to projects of common interest falling under the categories set out in points 1 to and 2 of annex ii , except for hydro - pumped electricity storage projects , shall be borne by the transmission system operator of the member state to which the project provides a net positive impact , and be paid for by network users through tariffs for network access .


### the promoter of a project of common interest falling under the categories set out in points 1 to and 2 of annex ii shall keep all concerned national regulatory authorities regularly informed of the progress of that project and the identification of costs and impacts associated with it . as soon as a project of common interest selected pursuant to and falling under the categories set out in points 1 to and 2 of annex ii has reached sufficient maturity , the project promoter shall submit an investment request including a cross - border cost allocation , to the relevant national regulatory authorities , accompanied by the following : ### where the first sentence of point is applied , the promoter of a project of common interest falling under the categories set out in points 1 , and and 2 of annex ii shall keep all concerned national regulatory authorities regularly informed of the progress of that project and the identification of costs and impacts associated with it . as soon as such projects have reached sufficient maturity , the project promoter shall submit an investment request including a request for a cross - border cost allocation decision , to the relevant national regulatory authorities , accompanied by the following :


### in deciding to allocate costs across borders , the economic , social and environmental costs and benefits of the project in the member states concerned and the possible need for financial support shall be taken into account . ### in deciding to allocate costs across borders , the results of the cost - benefit analysis on the basis of the methodology elaborated pursuant to article 12 in the member states concerned ) and the possible need for financial support shall be taken into account .


### where a project promoter incurs higher risks for the development , construction , operation or maintenance of a project of common interest falling under the categories set out in points 1 and 2 of annex ii , except for hydro - pumped electricity storage projects , compared to the risks normally incurred by a comparable infrastructure project , and where such risks are not covered under an exemption pursuant to article 36 of directive 2009 / 73 / ec or article 17 of regulation no 714 / 2009 , national regulatory authorities shall ensure that appropriate incentives are granted to that project when applying article 37 of directive 2009 / 72 / ec , article 41 of directive 2009 / 73 / ec , article 14 of regulation no 714 / 2009 , and article 13 of regulation no 715 / 2009 . ### where a project promoter incurs higher risks for the development , construction , operation or maintenance of a project of common interest falling under the categories set out in points 1 and 2 of annex ii , except for hydro - pumped electricity storage projects , gas storage facilities and lng plants , compared to the risks normally incurred by a comparable infrastructure project , and where such risks are not covered under an exemption pursuant to article 36 of directive 2009 / 73 / ec or article 17 of regulation no 714 / 2009 , national regulatory authorities shall ensure that appropriate incentives are granted to that project when applying article 37 of directive 2009 / 72 / ec , article 41 of directive 2009 / 73 / ec , article 14 of regulation no 714 / 2009 , and article 13 of regulation no 715 / 2009 . in connection with the payment of network charges , hydro - pumped electricity storage plants , gas storage facilities and lng plants shall not be treated as final consumers , in order not to jeopardise their competitiveness .


### where a project promoter incurs higher risks for the development , construction , operation or maintenance of a project of common interest falling under the categories set out in points 1 and 2 of annex ii , except for hydro - pumped electricity storage projects , compared to the risks normally incurred by a comparable infrastructure project , and where such risks are not covered under an exemption pursuant to article 36 of directive 2009 / 73 / ec or article 17 of regulation no 714 / 2009 , national regulatory authorities shall ensure that appropriate incentives are granted to that project when applying article 37 of directive 2009 / 72 / ec , article 41 of directive 2009 / 73 / ec , article 14 of regulation no 714 / 2009 , and article 13 of regulation no 715 / 2009 . ### where a project promoter incurs higher risks for the development , construction , operation or maintenance of a project of common interest falling under the categories set out in points 1 and 2 of annex ii , except for hydro - pumped electricity storage projects , gas storage facilities and lng plants , compared to the risks normally incurred by a comparable infrastructure project , and where such risks are not covered under an exemption pursuant to article 36 of directive 2009 / 73 / ec or article 17 of regulation no 714 / 2009 , national regulatory authorities shall ensure that appropriate incentives are granted to that project when applying article 37 of directive 2009 / 72 / ec , article 41 of directive 2009 / 73 / ec , article 14 of regulation no 714 / 2009 , and article 13 of regulation no 715 / 2009 . where hydro - pumped electricity storage plants are treated as final consumers in respect of the payment of network charges , the member states shall in future exempt such plants from the levying of such charges .


### where a project promoter incurs higher risks for the development , construction , operation or maintenance of a project of common interest falling under the categories set out in points 1 and 2 of annex ii , except for hydro - pumped electricity storage projects , compared to the risks normally incurred by a comparable infrastructure project , and where such risks are not covered under an exemption pursuant to article 36 of directive 2009 / 73 / ec or article 17 of regulation no 714 / 2009 , national regulatory authorities shall ensure that appropriate incentives are granted to that project when applying article 37 of directive 2009 / 72 / ec , article 41 of directive 2009 / 73 / ec , article 14 of regulation no 714 / 2009 , and article 13 of regulation no 715 / 2009 . ### where a project promoter incurs higher risks for the development , construction , operation or maintenance of a project of common interest falling under the categories set out in points 1 and 2 of annex ii , except for hydro - pumped electricity storage projects , compared to the risks normally incurred by a comparable infrastructure project , and where such risks are not covered under an exemption pursuant to article 36 of directive 2009 / 73 / ec or article 17 of regulation no 714 / 2009 , national regulatory authorities shall ensure that appropriate incentives are granted to that project when applying article 37 of directive 2009 / 72 / ec , article 41 of directive 2009 / 73 / ec , article 14 of regulation no 714 / 2009 , and article 13 of regulation no 715 / 2009 . this paragraph is without prejudice to the incentives schemes already provided under the national legislation .


### the decision of the national regulatory authorities for granting such incentives shall consider the results of the cost - benefit analysis on the basis of the methodology elaborated pursuant to and in particular the regional or union - wide positive externalities generated by the project . the national regulatory authorities shall further analyse the specific risks incurred by the project promoter , the risk mitigation measures taken and the justification of this risk profile in view of the net positive impact provided by the project , when compared to a lower - risk alternative . eligible risks shall notably include risks related to new transmission technologies , both onshore and offshore , risks related to under - recovery of costs and development risks . ### the decision of the national regulatory authorities for granting such incentives shall consider the overall results of the cost benefit analysis on the basis of the methodology elaborated and in particular the regional or union - wide positive externalities generated by the project . the national regulatory authorities shall further analyse the specific risks incurred by the project promoter , the risk mitigation measures taken and the justification of this risk profile in view of the net positive impact provided by the project , when compared to a lower - risk alternative . eligible risks shall notably include risks related to new transmission technologies , both onshore and offshore , risks related to under - recovery of costs and development risks .


### the commission may issue guidelines regarding the incentives laid down in this article in accordance with article 18 to of regulation no 714 / 2009 and article 23 of regulation no 715 / 2009 . ### the commission may issue guidelines regarding incentives in accordance with article 18 to of regulation no 714 / 2009 and article 23 of regulation no 715 / 2009 .


### north - south gas interconnections in central eastern and south eastern europe : regional gas connections between the baltic sea region , the adriatic and aegean seas and the black sea , notably to enhance diversification and security of gas supply ; ### north - south gas interconnections in central eastern and south eastern europe : regional gas connections and infrastructure between the baltic sea region , the adriatic and aegean seas and the black sea , including liquefied and compressed gas terminals and storage , notably to enhance diversification and security of gas supply ;


### when evaluating proposed electricity and gas projects falling under the categories set out in points 1 to and 2 of annex ii , each group shall , without prejudice to the provisions of point 4 , take account of the analysis made , in accordance with the provisions in paragraph 7 of article 12 , for proposed electricity and gas projects falling under the categories set out in points 1 to and 2 of annex ii in the latest available ten - year network development plan for gas and electricity , developed by the entsos for electricity and gas pursuant article 8 of regulations 714 / 2009 and 715 / 2009 . ### when evaluating proposed electricity and gas projects falling under the categories set out in points 1 to and 2 of annex ii , each group shall , without prejudice to the provisions of point 4 , take account the results of the concluded cost - benefit analyses .


### for gas storage or liquefied / compressed natural gas , the project aims at supplying directly or indirectly at least two member states or at fulfilling the infrastructure standard at regional level in accordance with article 6 of regulation no 994 / 2010 ; ### for gas storage or liquefied / compressed natural gas , the project aims at supplying directly or indirectly at least two member states or at fulfilling the infrastructure standard at regional level in accordance with article 6 of regulation no 994 / 2010 , including storage facilities connected to distribution networks .


### in electricity : scenarios for demand , generation capacities by fuel type and their geographical location , fuel prices , carbon dioxide prices , the composition of the transmission and , if relevant , the distribution network , and its evolution , taking into account all new significant generation , storage and transmission projects for which a final investment decision has been taken and that are due to be commissioned by the end of year n + 5 ; ### in electricity : scenarios for demand , generation capacities by fuel type and their geographical location , fuel prices and calorific values , carbon dioxide prices , base and peak load electricity prices , the composition of the transmission and , if relevant , the distribution network , and its evolution , taking into account all new significant generation , storage and transmission projects for which a final investment decision has been taken and that are due to be commissioned by the end of year n + 5 ;


### the administrative board shall adopt , in accordance with the procedure provided for in article 110 of the staff regulations , a decision based on article 2 of the staff regulations and on article 6 of the conditions of employment of other servants delegating the relevant appointing authority powers to the executive director and defining the conditions under which this delegation of powers can be suspended . the executive director shall be authorised to sub - delegate these powers . ### the administrative board shall adopt , in accordance with the procedure provided for in article 110 of the staff regulations , a decision based on article 2 of the staff regulations and on article 6 of the conditions of employment of other servants delegating the relevant appointing authority powers to the executive director and defining the conditions under which this delegation of powers can be suspended . the executive director shall be authorised to sub - delegate these powers . the executive director shall report to the administrative board , at the following meeting , on the decisions taken under delegated powers .


### he / she shall draw up an anti - fraud strategy for the agency and submit it to the administrative board for approval . ' ### he / she shall draw up an anti - fraud strategy for the agency , including disclosure to olaf of any confirmed case of fraud of which agency staff could have had knowledge , and submit it to the administrative board for approval . '


### the court of auditors shall have the authority to supervise beneficiaries of the agency ' s funding as well as contractors and sub - contractors who have received union funds via the agency , on the basis of documents provided to it or on - the - spot checks . ### the court of auditors shall have full authority to supervise the agency , including beneficiaries of the agency ' s funding as well as contractors and sub - contractors who have received union funds via the agency , on the basis of documents provided to it or on - the - spot checks .


### the commission shall submit the evaluation report and its conclusions with regard to the content of this report to the european parliament , the council , the administrative board and the security accreditation board of the agency . the results of the evaluation shall be made available to the public . ### the commission shall submit the evaluation report and its conclusions with regard to the content of this report to the european parliament , the council , the administrative board and the security accreditation board of the agency . in addition , the commission shall provide the european parliament , the council and the national parliaments with any other information on the evaluation if requested . the results of the evaluation shall be made available to the public .


### this regulation shall enter into force on the [ twentieth ] day following its publication in the official journal of the european union . ### this regulation shall enter into force on the [ twentieth ] day following its publication in the official journal of the european union . it shall be consolidated with the regulation it is amending within three months of its publication .


### market surveillance activities covered by this regulation should not be directed exclusively towards the protection of health and safety but should also be applicable to the enforcement of union legislation which seeks to safeguard other public interests , for example , by means of regulating the accuracy of measurement , electromagnetic compatibility and energy efficiency . ### market surveillance activities covered by this regulation should not be directed exclusively towards the protection of health and safety but should also be applicable to the enforcement of union legislation which seeks to safeguard other public interests , for example , by means of regulating the accuracy of measurement , electromagnetic compatibility , energy efficiency and applicable environmental legislation .


### obliging the authorities responsible for the control of products entering the union market to carry out checks on an adequate scale therefore contributes to a safer union market for products . in order to increase the effectiveness of such checks , cooperation and exchange of information between those authorities and market surveillance authorities concerning products presenting a risk should be enhanced . ### obliging the authorities responsible for the control of products entering the union market to carry out checks on an adequate scale therefore contributes to a safer union market for products . in order to increase the effectiveness of such checks , those authorities and market surveillance authorities should be obliged to cooperate and exchange information concerning products presenting a risk and products that are non - compliant .


### market surveillance authorities should be given the power to destroy products , render inoperable or order their destruction by the relevant economic operator , if they deem it necessary and proportionate to ensure that such goods cannot pose any further threats . ### market surveillance authorities should be given the power to destroy products , render them inoperable or order their destruction by the relevant economic operator , regardless of whether that operator trades online or offline , if they deem it necessary and proportionate to ensure that such goods cannot pose any further threats .


### there should be effective , speedy and accurate exchange of information among the member states and between the member states and the commission . it is therefore necessary to provide for effective tools for such exchange . the union rapid information system has proved its effectiveness and efficiency . rapex enables measures to be taken across the union in relation to products that present a risk beyond the territory of a single member state . to avoid unnecessary duplication , this system should be used for all alert notifications required by this regulation relating to products presenting a risk . ### there should be effective , speedy and accurate exchange of information among the member states and between the member states and the commission . it is therefore necessary to provide for effective tools for such exchange . the union rapid information system has proved its effectiveness and efficiency . rapex enables measures to be taken across the union in relation to products that present a risk beyond the territory of a single member state . to avoid unnecessary duplication , this system should be used for all alert notifications required by this regulation relating to products presenting a risk . rapex should also include notifications related to food contact materials , moved there from the rasff platform .


### given the size of the union market for goods and as there are no internal borders , it is imperative that the market surveillance authorities of the member states are willing and able to cooperate with each other effectively and to coordinate joint support and action . accordingly , mechanisms for mutual assistance should be established . ### given the size of the union market for goods and as there are no internal borders , it is imperative that this regulation builds the framework for market surveillance authorities of the member states to cooperate with each other effectively and to coordinate joint support and action . accordingly , mechanisms for mutual assistance should be established , enforced , verified and duly financed .


### a european market surveillance forum composed of representatives from market surveillance authorities should be established . the forum should provide a means of involving all stakeholders concerned , including professional organisations and consumer organisations , in order to take advantage of available information relevant for market surveillance when establishing , implementing and updating market surveillance programmes . ### a european market surveillance forum composed of representatives from market surveillance authorities should be established . the forum should serve as a platform for structured cooperation between the authorities of the member states and should provide a continuous and permanent means of involving all stakeholders concerned , including professional organisations , industry organisations and consumer organisations , in order to take advantage of available information relevant for market surveillance when establishing , implementing and updating market surveillance programmes .


### the commission should provide support for cooperation between market surveillance authorities and participate in the forum . the regulation should set out a list of tasks to be performed by the forum . an executive secretariat should organise the forum ' s meetings and provide other operational support for the accomplishment of its tasks . ### the commission should provide support for cooperation between market surveillance authorities and participate in the forum . the regulation should set out a list of tasks to be performed by the forum . an executive secretariat should organise the forum ' s meetings and provide other operational support for the accomplishment of its tasks . to streamline the practices of market surveillance within the union , and to make market surveillance more effective , the commission should consider proposing , when this regulation is next reviewed , that the forum is given the power to set binding recommendations as to the quality and practices of market surveillance .


### this regulation should strike a balance between transparency through the release of the maximum possible amount of information to the public and maintaining confidentiality , for example for reasons of personal data protection , commercial secrecy or the protection of investigations , in accordance with rules on confidentiality pursuant to applicable national law or , as regards the commission , regulation no 1049 / 2001 of the european parliament and of the council of 30 may 2001 regarding public access to european parliament , council and commission documents . directive 95 / 46 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 24 october 1995 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data and regulation no 45 / 2001 of the european parliament and of the council of 18 december 2000 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by the community institutions and bodies and on the free movement of such data apply in the context of this regulation . ### this regulation should strike a balance between transparency through the release of the maximum possible amount of information to the public and maintaining confidentiality , for example for reasons of commercial secrecy or the protection of investigations , , in accordance with rules on confidentiality pursuant to applicable national law or , as regards the commission , regulation no 1049 / 2001 of the european parliament and of the council of 30 may 2001 regarding public access to european parliament , council and commission documents . moreover , this regulation should respect data protection principles , such as confidential handling of personal data , requirement to process data fairly and lawfully and for specific purpose , while ensuring their quality and allowing the individuals concerned to exercise their rights . directive 95 / 46 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 24 october 1995 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data and regulation no 45 / 2001 of the european parliament and of the council of 18 december 2000 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by the community institutions and bodies and on the free movement of such data apply in the context of this regulation .


### in order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this regulation , implementing powers should be conferred on the commission as regards uniform conditions for the carrying out of checks by reference to particular product categories or sectors , including the scale of checks to be carried out and the adequacy of samples to be checked . implementing powers should also be conferred as regards the modalities for the provision of information to market surveillance authorities by economic operators , as regards establishing uniform conditions for determining cases in which such information need not be provided . implementing powers should also be conferred as regards the modalities and procedures for the exchange of information through rapex and as regards the adoption of temporary or permanent marketing restrictions on products presenting a serious risk , where appropriate , specifying the necessary control measures to be taken by the member states for their effective implementation where other union legislation does not provide a specific procedure to address the risks in question . those powers should be exercised in accordance with regulation no 182 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by the member states of the commission ' s exercise of its implementing powers . ### in order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this regulation , implementing powers should be conferred on the commission as regards uniform conditions for the carrying out of checks by reference to particular product categories or sectors , including the scale of checks to be carried out and the adequacy of samples to be checked . implementing powers should also be conferred as regards the modalities for the provision of information to market surveillance authorities by economic operators , as regards establishing uniform conditions for determining cases in which such information need not be provided . implementing powers should also be conferred as regards the modalities and procedures for the exchange of information through rapex and as regards the adoption of temporary or permanent marketing restrictions on products presenting a serious risk , where appropriate , specifying the necessary control measures to be taken by the member states for their effective implementation where other union legislation does not provide a specific procedure to address the risks in question . in addition , implementing powers should be conferred to the commission as regards general risk assessment methodology and , where appropriate , guidelines for the application of that general methodology to specific categories of products . those powers should be exercised in accordance with regulation no 182 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by member states of the commission ' s exercise of its implementing powers .


### ‘ authorised representative’ means any natural or legal person established within the union who has received a written mandate from a manufacturer to act on his behalf in relation to specified tasks ; ### ‘ authorised representative’ means any natural or legal person established within the union who has received a written mandate from a manufacturer to act on his behalf in relation to specified tasks with regard to the latter ' s obligations under the relevant union legislation ;


### ‘ product presenting a risk’ means a product having the potential to affect adversely health and safety of persons in general , health and safety in the workplace , consumer protection , the environment and public security as well as other public interests to a degree which goes beyond that considered reasonable and acceptable under the normal or reasonably foreseeable conditions of use of the product concerned , including the duration of use and , where applicable , its putting into service , installation and maintenance requirements ; ### ‘ product presenting a safety risk ' means a product which has the potential to affect adversely health and safety of persons in general , health and safety in the workplace , consumer protection , the environment and public security as well as other public interests to a degree which goes beyond that considered reasonable and acceptable under the normal or reasonably foreseeable conditions of use of the product concerned , including the duration of use and , where applicable , its putting into service , installation and maintenance requirements


### market surveillance authorities shall be given the powers and entrusted with the resources and means necessary for the proper performance of their tasks . ### each member state shall grant market surveillance authorities the powers and entrust them with the resources and means necessary for the proper performance of their tasks and report to the commission thereon . the commission shall evaluate whether those powers and resources are sufficient for the proper performance of that member state ' s market surveillance obligations under this regulation , and shall make the outcomes of its evaluations available to the public electronically and , where appropriate , by other means .


### each member state shall establish appropriate mechanisms to ensure that the market surveillance authorities that it has established or designated exchange information , cooperate and coordinate their activities both among themselves and with the authorities in charge of controls of products at the external borders of the union . ### market surveillance authorities shall exchange information , cooperate and coordinate their activities both among themselves and with the authorities in charge of controls of products at the external borders of the union .


### each member state shall inform the commission about its market surveillance authorities and their areas of competence , providing the necessary contact details , and the commission shall transmit this information to the other member states and publish a list of market surveillance authorities . ### each member state shall inform the commission about its market surveillance authorities and their areas of competence , providing the necessary contact details . the commission shall make the list available to the public electronically and , where appropriate , by other means .


### market surveillance authorities shall perform appropriate checks on the characteristics of products on an adequate scale and with adequate frequency , by means of a documentary check and , where necessary , a physical and laboratory check on the basis of an adequate sample . they shall record these checks in the information and communication system for market surveillance referred to in article 21 . ### market surveillance authorities shall organise their activities in such a way that maximum effectiveness can be achieved . they shall perform appropriate checks on the characteristics of products on an adequate scale and with adequate frequency , by means of a documentary check and , where necessary , a physical and laboratory check on the basis of an adequate sample . where appropriate , along with these traditional market sampling mechanisms , the market surveillance authorities shall move to pro - active auditing of supply chain processes at entities involved in the manufacturing , importing , trading , branding and retailing of consumer products . they shall record these checks in the information and communication system for market surveillance referred to in article 21 .


### market surveillance authorities shall perform appropriate checks on the characteristics of products on an adequate scale and with adequate frequency , by means of a documentary check and , where necessary , a physical and laboratory check on the basis of an adequate sample . they shall record these checks in the information and communication system for market surveillance referred to in article 21 . ### market surveillance authorities shall perform appropriate checks on the characteristics of safety - or health - related products on an adequate scale and with adequate frequency , by means of a documentary check and , where necessary , a physical and laboratory check on the basis of an adequate sample . they shall record these checks in the information and communication system for market surveillance referred to in article 21 .


### market surveillance authorities shall perform appropriate checks on the characteristics of products on an adequate scale and with adequate frequency , by means of a documentary check and , where necessary , a physical and laboratory check on the basis of an adequate sample . they shall record these checks in the information and communication system for market surveillance referred to in article 21 . ### market surveillance authorities shall perform appropriate checks on the characteristics of products on an adequate scale and with adequate frequency , by means of a documentary check and , where necessary , a physical and laboratory check on the basis of an adequate sample . they shall record these checks in the information and communication system for market surveillance referred to in article 21 , by precisely identifying the product , referring to its type , model , batch or serial number .


### verify that corrective action has been taken ; ### verify that corrective action has been taken in a timely manner ;


### each member state shall draw up sector - specific programmes and shall review these programmes , and update them if necessary , every year . these programmes shall cover all sectors in which authorities conduct market surveillance activities . ### each member state shall draw up sector - specific programmes with the input of key stakeholders concerned , including professional organisations , industry organisations and consumer organisations , and shall review these programmes , and update them if necessary , every year . these programmes shall cover all sectors in which authorities conduct market surveillance activities .