### several sectorial directives have been adopted regarding the conditions for admission of third - country nationals to the territory of the member states for a period exceeding three months . article 21 of the convention implementing the schengen agreement3 grants third - country nationals who hold valid residence permits or national long - stay visas issued by one of the member states the right of free movement within the territory of the other member states for up to 90 days in any 180 - day period . _____________ 3 convention implementing the schengen agreement of 14 june 1985 between the governments of the states of the benelux economic union , the federal republic of germany and the french republic on the gradual abolition of checks at their common borders , oj l 239 , 22 . 9 . 2000 , p . 19 . ### article 21 of the convention implementing the schengen agreement3 grants third - country nationals who hold valid residence permits or national long - stay visas issued by one of the member states the right of free movement within the territory of the other member states for up to 90 days in any 180 - day period . in order to avoid any confusion and legal uncertainty , it should not be possible to combine touring visas with valid short - stay visas , residence permits or long - stay national visas . ____________________ 3 convention implementing the schengen agreement of 14 june 1985 between the governments of the states of the benelux economic union , the federal republic of germany and the french republic on the gradual abolition of checks at their common borders , oj l 239 , 22 . 9 . 2000 , p . 19 .


### visa - requiring and visa - exempt third - country nationals may have a legitimate interest in travelling within the schengen area for more than 90 days in a given 180 - day period without staying in any single member state for more than 90 days . rules should therefore be adopted to allow for this possibility . ### visa - requiring and visa - exempt third - country nationals may have a legitimate interest in travelling within the schengen area , including for tourism , for more than 90 days in a given 180 - day period without staying in any single member state for more than 90 days . rules should therefore be adopted to allow for this possibility .


### live performance artists , in particular , often experience difficulties in organising tours in the union . students , researchers , culture professionals , pensioners , business people , service providers as well as tourists may also wish to stay longer than 90 days in any 180 - day period in the schengen area . the lack of appropriate authorisation leads to a loss of potential visitors and consequently to an economic loss . ### performing artists and their support staff and elite sports persons and their support staff can experience administrative and logistical problems when making preparations for a tour or a sports competition . the schengen system does not fully cater for such situations . in cases where a visa extension cannot be obtained under article 33 of the visa code or where article 20 of the convention implementing the schengen agreement does not apply , the persons concerned are obliged to leave the schengen area for 90 days in a given 180 - day period in order to be able to return for another stay .


### a new type of visa should be established for both visa - exempt and visa - requiring third - country nationals planning to circulate in the territory of two or more member states for more than 90 days , provided that they do not intend to stay for more than 90 days in any 180 - day period in the territory of the same member state . at the same time , the 90 days per 180 days rule should be maintained as a general dividing line between short stays and long stays , as it does not pose any problems for the vast majority of travellers . ### a new type of visa should be established for visa - requiring third - country nationals planning to circulate in the territory of two or more member states for more than 90 days , provided that they do not intend to stay for more than 90 days in any 180 - day period in the territory of the same member state . at the same time , the 90 days per 180 days rule should be maintained as a general dividing line between short stays and long stays , as it does not pose any problems for the vast majority of travellers .


### a new type of visa should be established for both visa - exempt and visa - requiring third - country nationals planning to circulate in the territory of two or more member states for more than 90 days , provided that they do not intend to stay for more than 90 days in any 180 - day period in the territory of the same member state . at the same time , the 90 days per 180 days rule should be maintained as a general dividing line between short stays and long stays , as it does not pose any problems for the vast majority of travellers . ### a new type of visa should accordingly be established for both visa - exempt and visa - requiring third - country nationals planning to circulate in the territory of two or more member states for more than 90 days for work purposes , provided that they do not stay for more than 90 days in any 180 - day period in the territory of the same member state .


### where relevant , the provisions of regulation no xxx / 201x of the european parliament and of the council29 and regulation no 767 / 2008 of the european parliament and of the council30 should apply to the application for and the issuing of touring visas . given the different needs and conditions of third - country nationals applying for touring visas and due to economic and security considerations , specific rules should nevertheless be introduced , among others , as regards the authorities taking part in the procedures , the application phase , the examination of and decision on applications and the issuing and refusal of touring visas . __________________ 29 regulation no xxx / 201x of the european parliament and of the council of xxx establishing a union code on visas . 30 regulation no 767 / 2008 of the european parliament and of the council of 9 july 2008 concerning the visa information system and the exchange of data between member states on short - stay visas . ### where relevant , the provisions of regulation no xxx / 201x of the european parliament and of the council29 and regulation no 767 / 2008 of the european parliament and of the council30 should apply to the application for and the issuing of touring visas . given the different needs and conditions of third - country nationals applying for touring visas and due to economic and security considerations , specific rules should nevertheless be introduced , among others , as regards the authorities taking part in the procedures , the application phase , the examination of and decision on applications , the categories of potentially eligible persons and the issuing and refusal of touring visas . . __________________ 29 regulation no xxx / 201x of the european parliament and of the council of xxx establishing a union code on visas . 30 regulation no 767 / 2008 of the european parliament and of the council of 9 july 2008 concerning the visa information system and the exchange of data between member states on short - stay visas .


### where relevant , the provisions of regulation no xxx / 201x of the european parliament and of the council4 and regulation no 767 / 2008 of the european parliament and of the council5 should apply to the application for and the issuing of touring visas . given the different needs and conditions of third - country nationals applying for touring visas and due to economic and security considerations , specific rules should nevertheless be introduced , among others , as regards the authorities taking part in the procedures , the application phase , the examination of and decision on applications and the issuing and refusal of touring visas . ____________ 4 regulation no xxx / 201x of the european parliament and of the council of xxx establishing a union code on visas . 5 regulation no 767 / 2008 of the european parliament and of the council of 9 july 2008 concerning the visa information system and the exchange of data between member states on short - stay visas . ### where relevant , the provisions of regulation no xxx / 201x of the european parliament and of the council and regulation no 767 / 2008 of the european parliament and of the council should apply to the application for and the issuing of touring visas . owing to the special circumstances arising in connection with the work performed by persons in the categories identified in this regulation and to the discontinuation of controls at internal borders , which complicates the task of maintaining security and combating irregular immigration in the schengen area , specific rules should be laid down for touring visas . those rules should apply , in particular , to the authorities taking part in the procedures , the application phase , the examination of and decision on applications and the issuing , refusal and modification of touring visas . ___________ 4 regulation no xxx / 201x of the european parliament and of the council of xxx establishing a union code on visas . 5 regulation no 767 / 2008 of the european parliament and of the council of 9 july 2008 concerning the visa information system and the exchange of data between member states on short - stay visas .


### the interaction between stays on the basis of short - stay visas , long - stay visas and residence permits and stays on the basis of touring visas should be clarified to ensure legal certainty . it should be possible to combine stays on the basis of touring visas with previous and future visa - free stays , stays on the basis of short - stay visas , long - stay visas or residence permits . ### the interaction between stays on the basis of national short - stay visas , national long - stay visas and residence permits and stays on the basis of touring visas should be clarified to ensure legal certainty . it should be possible to combine stays on the basis of touring visas with previous and future visa - free stays and previous and future stays on the basis of short - stay visas , national long - stay visas or residence permits . however , it should not be possible to combine stays on the basis of those visas or permits with stays on the basis of a touring visa during that visa ' s period of validity . accordingly , applicants should not be able to rely on the rights they enjoy as holders of a national long - stay visa or a residence permit during the touring visa ' s period of validity .


### it shall apply to third - country nationals who are not citizens of the union within the meaning of article 20 of the treaty , without prejudice to : the right of free movement enjoyed by third - country nationals who are family members of citizens of the union ; b ) the equivalent rights enjoyed by third - country nationals and their family members , who , under agreements between the union and its member states and these third countries , enjoy rights of free movement equivalent to those of union citizens and members of their families . ### it shall apply to third - country nationals who are not citizens of the union within the meaning of article 20 of the treaty and who come into the following categories : performing artists and their support staff and elite sports persons and their support staff .


### access to the labour market and the exercise of an economic activity . ### access to the labour market and the exercise of an economic activity and the enjoyment of the rights deriving therefrom .


### ‘ touring visa’ means an authorisation issued by a member state with a view to an intended stay in the territory of two or more member states for a duration of more than 90 days in any 180 - day period , provided that the applicant does not intend to stay for more than 90 days in any 180 - day period in the territory of the same member state . ### ‘ touring visa’ means an authorisation issued by a member state with a view to an intended stay in the territory of two or more member states for a duration of more than 90 days in any 180 - day period , provided that the applicant does not stay for more than 90 days in any 180 - day period in the territory of the same member state .


### applications by third - country nationals , irrespective of their nationality , who hold a valid residence permit or valid long - stay visa issued by a member state may be lodged within the territory of that member state at least 20 calendar days before the expiry of the residence permit or long - stay visa . ### applications by third - country nationals who already hold a valid residence permit or valid national long - stay visa issued by the member state of residence may be lodged within the territory of that member state : with the authority duly designated for that purpose , if that state is the competent member state ; with the competent consulate , if another state is the competent member state .


### proof that they have sickness insurance for all risks normally covered for nationals of the member states to be visited . ### proof that they have accident and sickness insurance for all risks normally covered for nationals of the member states to be visited , including repatriation costs .


### article 21 , article 24 , and , article 25 , article 26 and , articles 27 and 28 , article 29 , point to , and and point , and article 29 and of regulation no xxx / 201x [ visa code ] shall apply . ### article 21 , article 24 , and , article 25 , article 26 and and articles 27 and 28 of regulation no xxx / 201x [ visa code ] shall apply .


### the touring visa shall allow for multiple entries to the territory of all member states , without prejudice to paragraph 5 . ### the touring visa shall allow for multiple entries to the territory of all member states . however , visa holders may carry out an activity referred to in article 1 only in the member states concerned , in accordance with the authorisations granted .


### the length of authorised stay shall be decided on the basis of a thorough examination of the application . the length of authorised stay shall not exceed one year , but it can be extended for up to a further year in accordance with article 8 . ### the length of authorised stay shall be decided on the basis of a thorough examination of the application , in accordance with article 6b of this regulation . the length of authorised stay shall not exceed one year .


### the period of validity of the touring visa shall correspond to the length of authorised stay . ### the length of authorised stay shall be equivalent to the period of validity marked on the touring visa sticker , and the stay or aggregate stay in each member state shall not exceed 90 days in any 180 - day period .


### application lodged at : □ consulate □ external service provider □ commercial intermediary □ competent authority for extension □ other file handled by : □ travel document □ means of subsistence □ invitation □ means of transport □ work / employment contract means of subsistence □ other : decision : □ visa refused □ visa issued □ extension refused □ extension granted valid : from : until : number of days : ### application lodged at : □ consulate □ competent authority file handled by : documents submitted : □ travel document □ organiser’s certificate □ means of subsistence □ health insurance □ means of transport □ work / employment contract means of subsistence □ work permit or authorisation issued by one or more member state □ extract from police records or equivalent □ other : decision : □ visa refused □ visa issued □ extension refused □ extension granted valid : from : until : number of days :


### in order to help reduce the risk of a large - scale irregular inflow of third - country nationals and stateless persons to the territory of the member states , show solidarity with countries in regions to which or within which a large number of persons in need of international protection has been displaced by helping to alleviate the pressure on those countries , and help achieve the union ' s foreign policy objectives , the regions or third countries from which resettlement is to occur should fit in a tailored engagement with third countries to better manage migration as foreseen in the commission ' s communication of 7 june 2016 on establishing a new partnership framework with third countries under the european agenda on migration32 . __________________ 32 com 377 final . ### in order to help reduce the risk of irregular inflow , create genuine prospects of resettlement of third - country nationals and stateless persons to the territory of the member states , show solidarity with countries in regions to which or within which a large number of persons in need of international protection has been displaced by helping to alleviate the pressure on those countries , and help achieve the union ' s foreign policy objectives , the regions or third countries from which resettlement is to occur should fit in a tailored long - standing engagement with third countries to better manage migration as foreseen in the commission ' s communication of 7 june 2016 on establishing a new partnership framework with third countries under the european agenda on migration32 . therefore , partner countries should be prioritised . the overall union approach should take into account the global resettlement and identified protection needs , including protracted refugee situations . __________________ 32 com 377 final .


### the common standard procedures should build on the existing resettlement experience and standards of the member states , in particular the standard operating procedures guiding the implementation of the resettlement scheme with turkey set out in the eu - turkey statement of 18 march 2016 . the union resettlement framework should allow the use of two types of standard resettlement procedures . ### the common standard procedures should build on the existing resettlement experience and standards of the unhcr , the member states , and in particular the standard operating procedures guiding the implementation of the resettlement scheme with turkey set out in the eu - turkey statement of 18 march 2016 . the union resettlement framework should allow the use of two types of standard resettlement procedures .


### both types of procedure consist of the following stages : identification , registration , assessment and decision . ### both types of procedure consist of the following stages : identification , registration , assessment and decision , and should be implemented in close cooperation with the unhcr .


### both types of procedure consist of the following stages : identification , registration , assessment and decision . ### the procedure consists of the following stages : identification , registration , assessment and decision . it allows for a full assessment of the international protection needs of third - country nationals or stateless persons .


### in order to allow for supplementing the rules which govern the procedure to be applied in targeted union resettlement schemes , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission to adapt the procedure to the circumstances in the third country from which resettlement takes place such as determining that third country’s role in the procedure . it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level , and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the interinstitutional agreement on better law - making of 13 april 201633 . in particular , to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts , the european parliament and the council receive all documents at the same time as member states’ experts , and their experts systematically have access to meetings of commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts . _________________ 33 oj l 8 , 12 . 1 . 2001 , p . 1 . ### in order to allow for supplementing the rules applied in targeted union resettlement schemes , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission to adapt the procedure to the circumstances in the third country from which resettlement takes place such as determining that third country’s role in the procedure . it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the interinstitutional agreement on better law - making of 13 april 201633 . in particular , to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts , the european parliament and council receive all documents at the same time as member states ' experts , and their experts systematically have access to meetings of commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts . _________________ 33 oj l 8 , 12 . 1 . 2001 , p . 1 .


### in order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of the union resettlement framework , the commission should be empowered to establish targeted union resettlement schemes laying down the precise number out of the total number of persons to be resettled and participation of the member state , consistent with the annual union resettlement plan . those powers should be exercised in accordance with regulation no 182 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council of 16 february 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by the member states of the commission’s exercise of implementing powers34 . the examination procedure should be used for establishing targeted union resettlement schemes given that those schemes have substantial implications . the commission should aim to establish targeted union resettlement schemes as soon as possible after the adoption of the annual union resettlement plan and whenever necessary during the period covered by the annual union resettlement plan . the commission should take into account the discussions within the high - level resettlement committee . _________________ 34 oj l 55 , 28 / 02 / 2011 , p . 13 . ### in order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of the union resettlement framework , the commission should be empowered to establish targeted union resettlement schemes laying down the precise number out of the total number of persons to be resettled and the voluntary participation of the member state , consistent with the annual union resettlement plan . those powers should be exercised in accordance with regulation no 182 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council of 16 february 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by the member states of the commission’s exercise of implementing powers34 . the examination procedure should be used for establishing targeted union resettlement schemes given that those schemes have substantial implications . the commission should aim to establish targeted union resettlement schemes as soon as possible after the adoption of the annual union resettlement plan and whenever necessary during the period covered by the annual union resettlement plan . the commission should take into account the discussions within the high - level resettlement committee . _________________ 34 oj l 55 , 28 / 02 / 2011 , p . 13 .


### each targeted union resettlement scheme should determine which standard procedural rules should apply to its implementation . it should in addition set out local cooperation arrangements where and as appropriate to facilitate its implementation . ### each targeted union resettlement scheme should in addition set out local cooperation arrangements where and as appropriate to facilitate its implementation .


### given the expertise of unhcr in facilitating the different forms of admission of persons in need of international protection from third countries , to which they have been displaced , to member states willing to admit them , unhcr should continue to play a key role in resettlement efforts conducted under the union resettlement framework . in addition to unhcr , other international actors such as the international organisation for migration should be called upon to assist member states in the implementation of the union resettlement framework . ### given the expertise of unhcr and iom in facilitating the different forms of admission of persons in need of international protection from third countries , to which they have been displaced , to member states willing to admit them , both organisations should continue to play a key role in resettlement efforts conducted under the union resettlement framework . other international actors should be called upon to assist member states in the implementation of the union resettlement framework .


### this regulation does not affect the ability of the member states to adopt or implement national resettlement schemes , which do not jeopardise the attainment of the union’s objectives under this regulation , for example where they contribute an additional number of resettlement places to targeted union resettlement schemes established under this regulation going beyond their contribution to the maximum number of persons to be resettled under the annual union resettlement plan . ### this regulation does not affect the ability of the member states to adopt or implement national resettlement schemes , which do not jeopardise the attainment of the union’s objectives under this regulation , for example where they contribute an additional number of resettlement places to targeted union resettlement schemes established under this regulation going beyond their contribution to the maximum number of persons to be resettled under the annual union resettlement plan . resettlement under national schemes should be without prejudice to the obligations of the member states under the union ' s resettlement framework .


### this regulation establishes a union resettlement framework for the admission of third - country nationals and stateless persons to the territory of the member states with a view to granting them international protection . ### this regulation establishes a union resettlement framework for the admission of third - country nationals and stateless persons to the territory of the member states that choose to participate in the resettlement scheme with a view to granting them international protection .


### the number of persons in need of international protection displaced to or within a third country and any onward movement of those persons to the territory of the member states ; ### the number of persons in need of international protection displaced to or within a third country , its impact on the regional stability of that third country , and any onward movement of those persons to the territory of the member states ;


### the union ' s overall relations with the third country or countries from which resettlement occurs , and with third countries in general ; ### the union ' s overall relations with the third country or countries from which resettlement occurs ;


### third - country nationals , who , owing to a well - founded fear of being persecuted for reasons of race , religion , nationality , political opinion or membership of a particular social group , are outside the country of nationality or the part of that country in which they formerly habitually resided , and are unable or , owing to such fear , are unwilling to avail themselves of the protection of that country , or stateless persons , who , being outside of the country of former habitual residence or of the part of that country in which they formerly habitually resided , for the same reasons as mentioned above , are unable or , owing to such fear , unwilling to return to or stay in it , or , failing that , ### third - country nationals , who , owing to a well - founded fear of being persecuted for reasons of race , religion , sex , gender identity , sexual orientation , nationality , political opinion or membership of a particular social group , are outside the country of nationality or the part of that country in which they formerly habitually resided , and are unable or , owing to such fear , are unwilling to avail themselves of the protection of that country , or stateless persons , who , being outside of the country of former habitual residence or of the part of that country in which they formerly habitually resided , for the same reasons as mentioned above , are unable or , owing to such fear , unwilling to return to or stay in it , or , failing that ,


### third - country nationals , who , owing to a well - founded fear of being persecuted for reasons of race , religion , nationality , political opinion or membership of a particular social group , are outside the country of nationality or the part of that country in which they formerly habitually resided , and are unable or , owing to such fear , are unwilling to avail themselves of the protection of that country , or stateless persons , who , being outside of the country of former habitual residence or of the part of that country in which they formerly habitually resided , for the same reasons as mentioned above , are unable or , owing to such fear , unwilling to return to or stay in it , or , failing that , ### third - country nationals , who , owing to a well - founded fear of being persecuted for reasons of race , religion , nationality , political opinion or membership of a particular social group , are outside the country of nationality and are unable or , owing to such fear , are unwilling to avail themselves of the protection of that country , or stateless persons , who , being outside of the country of former habitual residence for the same reasons as mentioned above , are unable or , owing to such fear , unwilling to return or , failing that ,


### third - country nationals , who , owing to a well - founded fear of being persecuted for reasons of race , religion , nationality , political opinion or membership of a particular social group , are outside the country of nationality or the part of that country in which they formerly habitually resided , and are unable or , owing to such fear , are unwilling to avail themselves of the protection of that country , or stateless persons , who , being outside of the country of former habitual residence or of the part of that country in which they formerly habitually resided , for the same reasons as mentioned above , are unable or , owing to such fear , unwilling to return to or stay in it , or , failing that , ### third - country nationals , who , owing to a well - founded fear of being persecuted for reasons of race , religion , nationality , gender , sexual orientation , political opinion or membership of a particular social group , are outside the country of nationality or the part of that country in which they formerly habitually resided , and are unable or , owing to such fear , are unwilling to avail themselves of the protection of that country , or stateless persons , who , being outside of the country of former habitual residence or of the part of that country in which they formerly habitually resided , for the same reasons as mentioned above , are unable or , owing to such fear , unwilling to return to or stay in it , or , failing that ,


### third - country nationals , who are outside the country of nationality or the part of that country in which they formerly habitually resided , or stateless persons , who are outside of the country of former habitual residence or of the part of that country in which they formerly habitually resided , and in respect of whom substantial grounds have been shown for believing that they , if returned to or staying in their country of origin or former habitual residence , would face a real risk of suffering serious harm , and are unable , or , owing to such risk , are unwilling to avail themselves of the protection of that country ; ### third - country nationals , who are outside the country of nationality , or stateless persons , who are outside of the country of former habitual residence , and in respect of whom substantial grounds have been shown for believing that they , if returned to their country of origin or former habitual residence , would face a real risk of suffering serious harm , and are unable , or , owing to such risk , are unwilling to avail themselves of the protection of that country ;


### third - country nationals , who are outside the country of nationality or the part of that country in which they formerly habitually resided , or stateless persons , who are outside of the country of former habitual residence or of the part of that country in which they formerly habitually resided , and in respect of whom substantial grounds have been shown for believing that they , if returned to or staying in their country of origin or former habitual residence , would face a real risk of suffering serious harm , and are unable , or , owing to such risk , are unwilling to avail themselves of the protection of that country ; ### third - country nationals , who are outside the country of nationality or the part of that country in which they formerly habitually resided , or stateless persons , who are outside of the country of former habitual residence or of the part of that country in which they formerly habitually resided , and in respect of whom substantial grounds have been shown for believing that they , if returned to or staying in their country of origin or former habitual residence , would face a real risk of suffering serious harm , as defined in article 16 of regulation no xxx / xxx [ qualification regulation ] , and are unable , or , owing to such risk , are unwilling to avail themselves of the protection of that country ;


### –the spouse or unmarried partner in a stable relationship , where the law or practice of the member state concerned treats unmarried couples in a way comparable to that of married couples under its law relating to third - country nationals or stateless persons ; ### –the spouse or unmarried partner in a stable relationship , above the age of 16 years , where the law or practice of the member state concerned treats unmarried couples in a way comparable to that of married couples under its law relating to third - country nationals or stateless persons ;


### they have committed a serious crime ; ### they have incited or committed a serious crime , including being involved in the preparation of a terrorist act or being supportive to a terrorist group3a . _________________ 3a judgment of the court of 31 january 2017 in case c - 573 / 14 commissaire général aux réfugiés et aux apatrides v mostafa lounani


### details about the participation of the member states in the annual union resettlement plan and their contributions to the total number of persons to be resettled ; ### details about the member states that choose to participate in the annual union resettlement plan and their voluntary contributions to the total number of persons to be resettled ;


### the precise number of persons to be resettled from the maximum total number as set out in the annual union resettlement plan provided for in point of article 7 and details about the participation of the member states in the targeted union resettlement scheme ; ### the precise number of persons to be resettled from the maximum total number as set out in the annual union resettlement plan provided for in point of article 7 and details about the member states that choose to participate in the targeted union resettlement scheme ;


### where necessary , local coordination and practical cooperation arrangements among member states , supported by the [ european union agency for asylum ] in accordance with article 12 , and with third countries , and unhcr or other partners ; ### where necessary , local coordination and practical cooperation arrangements among member states , supported by the [ european union agency for asylum ] in accordance with article 12 and by the union delegations , and with third countries , unhcr , iom , and relevant civil society organisations or other partners ;


### member states shall make that assessment on the basis of documentary evidence , including , where applicable , information from unhcr on whether the third - country nationals or the stateless persons qualify as refugees or on the basis of a personal interview or a combination of both . ### member states shall make that assessment on the basis of documentary evidence , including , where applicable , information from unhcr , iom , the european union agency for fundamental rights and relevant civil society organizations on whether the third - country nationals or the stateless persons qualify as refugees or on the basis of a personal interview or a combination of both .


### ordinary procedure ### procedure


### member states may also request unhcr to fully assess whether third - country nationals or stateless persons referred to them by unhcr qualify as refugees within the meaning of article 1 of the 1951 geneva convention . ### member states shall also request unhcr , iom and relevant civil society organisations to fully assess whether third - country nationals or stateless persons referred to them by unhcr , iom and relevant civil society organisations qualify as refugees within the meaning of article 1 of the 1951 geneva convention .


### for the purpose of implementing the ordinary procedure , prior to identifying third - country nationals or stateless persons , member states may request unhcr , or where applicable , [ the european union agency for asylum ] or relevant international bodies to refer to them third - country nationals or stateless persons in relation to whom those entities have fully assessed : ### for the purpose of implementing the ordinary procedure , prior to identifying third - country nationals or stateless persons , member states may request unhcr , or where applicable , [ the european union agency for asylum ] or relevant international bodies to refer to them third - country nationals or stateless persons in relation to whom those entities have fully and transparently assessed :


### to facilitate the implementation of the targeted union resettlement schemes , member states shall appoint national contact points and may decide to appoint liaison officers in third countries . ### to facilitate the implementation of the targeted union resettlement schemes , member states shall appoint national contact points and may decide to appoint liaison officers in third countries . member states may be assisted by [ the european union agency for asylum ] and , where necessary , use existing structures for operational cooperation on resettlement .


### to implement targeted union resettlement schemes , and in particular to conduct pre - departure orientation programmes , fit - to - travel medical checks , travel arrangements and other practical arrangements , member states may be assisted by partners in accordance with local coordination and practical cooperation arrangements for targeted union resettlement schemes established in accordance with point of article 8 . ### to implement targeted union resettlement schemes , and if need be to conduct pre - departure orientation programmes , fit - to - travel medical checks , travel arrangements and other practical arrangements , member states may be assisted by partners in accordance with local coordination and practical cooperation arrangements for targeted union resettlement schemes established in accordance with point of article 8 .


### a high - level resettlement committee shall be established , composed of representatives of the european parliament , the council , the commission , the high representative of the union for foreign affairs and security policy , and the member states . [ the european union agency for asylum , ] unhcr , and iom may be invited . representatives of iceland , liechtenstein , norway , and switzerland shall be invited to attend the meetings of the high - level resettlement committee where they have indicated their intention to be associated with the implementation of the annual union resettlement plan . ### a high - level resettlement committee shall be established , composed of members of the european parliament , the council , the commission , the high representative of the union for foreign affairs and security policy , and the member states . [ the european union agency for asylum , ] unhcr , and iom shall be invited . representatives of iceland , liechtenstein , norway , and switzerland shall be invited to attend the meetings of the high - level resettlement committee where they have indicated their intention to be associated with the implementation of the annual union resettlement plan .


### the high - level resettlement committee shall be chaired by the commission . it shall meet whenever necessary at the invitation of the commission or at a request of a member state and shall meet at least once a year . ### the high - level resettlement committee shall be chaired by the commission . it shall meet whenever necessary at the invitation of the commission or at a request of a member state and shall meet at least once a year . the commission shall also look out for any indications by the unhcr or civil society organisations – in particular the relevant international organisations – that resettlement needs have changed .


### by 31 december 2018 the commission shall report to the european parliament and the council on the application of this regulation in the member states . ### by 31 december 2018 , and every year thereafter , the commission shall report to the european parliament and the council on the application of this regulation in the member states . the commission shall report to the unhcr on the contribution of the union and its member states towards meeting global resettlement needs .


### directive 98 / 83 / ec set the legal framework to protect human health from the adverse effects of any contamination of water intended for human consumption by ensuring that it is wholesome and clean . this directive should pursue the same objective . to that end , it is necessary to lay down at union level the minimum requirements with which water intended for that purpose must comply . member states should take the necessary measures to ensure that water intended for human consumption is free from any micro - organisms and parasites and from substances which , in certain cases , constitute a potential danger to human health , and that it meets those minimum requirements . ### directive 98 / 83 / ec set the legal framework to protect human health from the adverse effects of any contamination of water intended for human consumption by ensuring that it is wholesome and clean . this directive should pursue the same objective . to that end , it is necessary to lay down at union level the minimum requirements with which water intended for that purpose must comply . member states should take the necessary measures to ensure the sustainable use of water intended for human consumption may be safeguarded and promoted ;


### it is necessary to exclude from the scope of this directive natural mineral waters and waters which are medicinal products , since these waters are respectively covered by directive 2009 / 54 / ec of the european parliament and of the council68 and directive 2001 / 83 / ec of the european parliament and of the council69 . however , directive 2009 / 54 / ec deals with both natural mineral waters and spring waters , and only the former category should be exempted from the scope of this directive . in accordance with the third subparagraph of article 9 of directive 2009 / 54 / ec , spring waters should comply with the provisions of this directive . in the case of water intended for human consumption put into bottles or containers intended for sale or used in the manufacture , preparation or treatment of food , the water should comply with the provisions of this directive until the point of compliance , and should afterwards be considered as food , in accordance with the second subparagraph of article 2 of regulation no 178 / 2002 of the european parliament and of the council70 . __________________ 68 directive 2009 / 54 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 18 june 2009 on the exploitation and marketing of natural mineral waters . 69 directive 2001 / 83 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 6 november 2001 on the community code relating to medicinal products for human use . 70 regulation no 178 / 2002 of the european parliament and of the council of 28 january 2002 laying down the general principles and requirements of food law , establishing the european food safety authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety . ### it is necessary to exclude from the scope of this directive natural mineral waters and waters which are medicinal products , since these waters are respectively covered by directive 2009 / 54 / ec of the european parliament and of the council68 and directive 2001 / 83 / ec of the european parliament and of the council69 . however , directive 2009 / 54 / ec deals with both natural mineral waters and spring waters , and only the former category should be exempted from the scope of this directive . in accordance with the third subparagraph of article 9 of directive 2009 / 54 / ec , spring waters should comply with the provisions of this directive . however , that obligation should not extend to the microbiological parameters set out in annex i , part a , to this directive . in the case of water intended for human consumption put into bottles or containers intended for sale or used in the manufacture , preparation or treatment of food , the water should comply with the provisions of this directive until the point of compliance , and should afterwards be considered as food , in accordance with the second subparagraph of article 2 of regulation no 178 / 2002 of the european parliament and of the council70 . __________________ 68 directive 2009 / 54 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 18 june 2009 on the exploitation and marketing of natural mineral waters . 69 directive 2001 / 83 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 6 november 2001 on the community code relating to medicinal products for human use . 70 regulation no 178 / 2002 of the european parliament and of the council of 28 january 2002 laying down the general principles and requirements of food law , establishing the european food safety authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety .


### it is necessary to exclude from the scope of this directive natural mineral waters and waters which are medicinal products , since these waters are respectively covered by directive 2009 / 54 / ec of the european parliament and of the council68and directive 2001 / 83 / ec of the european parliament and of the council69 . however , directive 2009 / 54 / ec deals with both natural mineral waters and spring waters , and only the former category should be exempted from the scope of this directive . in accordance with the third subparagraph of article 9 of directive 2009 / 54 / ec , spring waters should comply with the provisions of this directive . in the case of water intended for human consumption put into bottles or containers intended for sale or used in the manufacture , preparation or treatment of food , the water should comply with the provisions of this directive until the point of compliance , and should afterwards be considered as food , in accordance with the second subparagraph of article 2 of regulation no 178 / 2002 of the european parliament and of the council70 . _________________ 68 directive 2009 / 54 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 18 june 2009 on the exploitation and marketing of natural mineral waters . 69 directive 2001 / 83 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 6 november 2001 on the community code relating to medicinal products for human use . 70 regulation no 178 / 2002 of the european parliament and of the council of 28 january 2002 laying down the general principles and requirements of food law , establishing the european food safety authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety . ### it is necessary to exclude from the scope of this directive natural mineral waters and waters which are medicinal products , since these waters are respectively covered by directive 2009 / 54 / ec of the european parliament and of the council68 and directive 2001 / 83 / ec of the european parliament and of the council69 . however , directive 2009 / 54 / ec deals with both natural mineral waters and spring waters , and only the former category should be exempted from the scope of this directive . in accordance with the third subparagraph of article 9 of directive 2009 / 54 / ec , spring waters should comply with the provisions of this directive . in the case of water intended for human consumption from public water supply or private wells put into bottles or containers intended for sale or used in the commercial manufacture , preparation or treatment of food , the water should as a matter of principle continue to comply with the provisions of this directive until the point of compliance , and should afterwards be considered as food , in accordance with the second subparagraph of article 2 of regulation no 178 / 2002 of the european parliament and of the council70 . _________________ 68 directive 2009 / 54 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 18 june 2009 on the exploitation and marketing of natural mineral waters ; . 69 directive 2001 / 83 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 6 november 2001 on the community code relating to medicinal products for human use . 70 regulation no 178 / 2002 of the european parliament and of the council of 28 january 2002 laying down the general principles and requirements of food law , establishing the european food safety authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety .


### following the conclusion of the european citizens ' initiative on the right to water 71 , a union - wide public consultation was launched and a regulatory fitness and performance evaluation of directive 98 / 83 / ec was performed72 . it became apparent from that exercise that certain provisions of directive 98 / 83 / ec needed to be updated . four areas were identified as offering scope for improvement , namely the list of quality - based parametric values , the limited reliance on a risk - based approach , the imprecise provisions on consumer information , and the disparities between approval systems for materials in contact with water intended for human consumption . in addition , the european citizens ' initiative on the right to water identified as a distinct problem the fact that part of the population , especially marginalised groups , has no access to water intended for human consumption , which is also a commitment under sustainable development goal 6 of un agenda 2030 . a final issue identified is the general lack of awareness of water leakages , which are driven by underinvestment in maintenance and renewal of the water infrastructure , as also pointed out in the european court of auditors ' special report on water infrastructure73 . __________________ 71 com 177 final 72 swd 428 final 73 special report of the european court of auditors sr 12 / 2017 : “implementing the drinking water directive : water quality and access to it improved in bulgaria , hungary and romania , but investment needs remains substantial ' . ### following the conclusion of the european citizens ' initiative on the right to water 71 , a union - wide public consultation was launched and a regulatory fitness and performance evaluation of directive 98 / 83 / ec was performed72 . it became apparent from that exercise that certain provisions of directive 98 / 83 / ec needed to be updated . four areas were identified as offering scope for improvement , namely the list of quality - based parametric values , the limited reliance on a risk - based approach , the imprecise provisions on consumer information , and the disparities between approval systems for materials in contact with water intended for human consumption . in addition , the european citizens ' initiative on the right to water identified as a distinct problem the fact that part of the population , especially marginalised groups , has no access to water intended for human consumption , which is also a commitment under sustainable development goal 6 of un agenda 2030 . a final issue identified is the general lack of awareness of water leakages , which are driven by underinvestment in maintenance and renewal of the water infrastructure , as also pointed out in the european court of auditors ' special report on water infrastructure73 , and by what is sometimes insufficient knowledge of water systems . __________________ 71 com 177 final 72 swd 428 final 73 special report of the european court of auditors sr 12 / 2017 : ' implementing the drinking water directive : water quality and access to it improved in bulgaria , hungary and romania , but investment needs remains substantial ' .


### the world health organisation regional office for europe conducted a detailed review of the list of parameters and parametric values laid down in directive 98 / 83 / ec in order to establish whether there is a need to adapt it in light of technical and scientific progress . in view of the results of that review74 , enteric pathogens and legionella should be controlled , six chemical parameters or parameter groups should be added , and three representative endocrine disrupting compounds should be considered with precautionary benchmark values . for three of the new parameters , parametric values that are more stringent than the ones proposed by the who , yet still feasible , should be laid down in light of the precautionary principle . for lead , the who noted that concentrations should be as low as reasonably practical , and for chromium , the value remains under who review . therefore , for both parameters , a transitional period of ten years should apply before the values become more stringent . __________________ 74 drinking water parameter cooperation project of the who regional office for europe ' support to the revision of annex i council directive 98 / 83 / ec on the quality of water intended for human consumption recommendation ' , 11 september 2017 . ### the world health organisation regional office for europe conducted a detailed review of the list of parameters and parametric values laid down in directive 98 / 83 / ec in order to establish whether there is a need to adapt it in light of technical and scientific progress . in view of the results of that review74 , enteric pathogens and legionella should be controlled and six chemical parameters or parameter groups should be added . the who recommendations , which are based on the most up - to - date scientific data and evidence at international level , should be followed and the parametric values adjusted accordingly . for lead , the who noted that concentrations should be as low as reasonably practical , and for chromium , the value remains under who review . __________________ 74 drinking water parameter cooperation project of the who regional office for europe ' support to the revision of annex i council directive 98 / 83 / ec on the quality of water intended for human consumption recommendation ' , 11 september 2017 .


### the world health organisation regional office for europe conducted a detailed review of the list of parameters and parametric values laid down in directive 98 / 83 / ec in order to establish whether there is a need to adapt it in light of technical and scientific progress . in view of the results of that review74 , enteric pathogens and legionella should be controlled , six chemical parameters or parameter groups should be added , and three representative endocrine disrupting compounds should be considered with precautionary benchmark values . for three of the new parameters , parametric values that are more stringent than the ones proposed by the who , yet still feasible , should be laid down in light of the precautionary principle . for lead , the who noted that concentrations should be as low as reasonably practical , and for chromium , the value remains under who review ; therefore , for both parameters , a transitional period of ten years should apply before the values become more stringent . _________________ 74 drinking water parameter cooperation project of the who regional office for europe ' support to the revision of annex i council directive 98 / 83 / ec on the quality of water intended for human consumption recommendation ' , 11 september 2017 . . ### the world health organisation regional office for europe conducted a detailed review of the list of parameters and parametric values laid down in directive 98 / 83 / ec in order to establish whether there is a need to adapt it in light of technical and scientific progress . in view of the results of that review74 , enteric pathogens and legionella should be controlled and six chemical parameters or parameter groups should be added . the who recommendations , which are based on updated scientific data and evidence at international level , should be followed and the parametric values adjusted accordingly . for lead , the who noted that concentrations should be as low as reasonably practical ; for chromium , the value remains under who review . therefore , for both parameters , a transitional period of ten years should apply before the values become more stringent . _________________ 74 drinking water parameter cooperation project of the who regional office for europe ' support to the revision of annex i council directive 98 / 83 / ec on the quality of water intended for human consumption recommendation ' , 11 september 2017 .


### the world health organisation regional office for europe conducted a detailed review of the list of parameters and parametric values laid down in directive 98 / 83 / ec in order to establish whether there is a need to adapt it in light of technical and scientific progress . in view of the results of that review74 , enteric pathogens and legionella should be controlled , six chemical parameters or parameter groups should be added , and three representative endocrine disrupting compounds should be considered with precautionary benchmark values . for three of the new parameters , parametric values that are more stringent than the ones proposed by the who , yet still feasible , should be laid down in light of the precautionary principle . for lead , the who noted that concentrations should be as low as reasonably practical , and for chromium , the value remains under who review ; therefore , for both parameters , a transitional period of ten years should apply before the values become more stringent . _________________ 74 drinking water parameter cooperation project of the who regional office for europe ' support to the revision of annex i council directive 98 / 83 / ec on the quality of water intended for human consumption recommendation ' , 11 september 2017 . . ### the world health organisation regional office for europe conducted a detailed review of the list of parameters and parametric values laid down in directive 98 / 83 / ec in order to establish whether there is a need to adapt it in light of technical and scientific progress . in view of the results of that review74 , enteric pathogens and legionella should be controlled , six chemical parameters or parameter groups should be added , and three representative endocrine disrupting compounds should be considered with precautionary benchmark values . for lead , the who noted that concentrations should be as low as reasonably practical , and for chromium , the value remains under who review . the scientifically based who recommendations should be followed . _________________ 74 drinking water parameter cooperation project of the who regional office for europe ' support to the revision of annex i council directive 98 / 83 / ec on the quality of water intended for human consumption recommendation ' , 11 september 2017 .


### where necessary to protect human health within their territories , member states should be required to set values for additional parameters not included in annex i . ### where necessary for full implementation of the precautionary principle and to protect human health within their territories , member states should be required to set values for additional parameters not included in annex i .


### preventive safety planning and risk - based elements were only considered to a limited extent in directive 98 / 83 / ec . the first elements of a risk - based approach were already introduced in 2015 with directive 2015 / 1787 , which amended directive 98 / 83 / ec so as to allow member states to derogate from the monitoring programmes they have established , provided credible risk assessments are performed , which may be based on the who’s guidelines for drinking water quality76 . those guidelines , laying down the so - called ' water safety plan ' approach , together with standard en 15975 - 2 concerning security of drinking water supply , are internationally recognised principles on which the production , distribution , monitoring and analysis of parameters in water intended for human consumption are based . they should be maintained in this directive . to ensure that those principles are not limited to monitoring aspects , to focus time and resources on risks that matter and on cost - effective source measures , and to avoid analyses and efforts on non - relevant issues , it is appropriate to introduce a complete risk - based approach , throughout the supply chain , from the abstraction area to distribution until the tap . that approach should consist of three components : first , an assessment by the member state of the hazards associated with the abstraction area , in line with the who’s guidelines and water safety plan manual77 ; second , a possibility for the water supplier to adapt monitoring to the main risks ; and third , an assessment by the member state of the possible risks stemming from the domestic distribution systems . those assessments should be regularly reviewed , inter alia , in response to threats from climate - related extreme weather events , known changes of human activity in the abstraction area or in response to source - related incidents . the risk - based approach ensures a continuous exchange of information between competent authorities and water suppliers . _________________ 76 guidelines for drinking water quality , fourth edition , world health organisation , 2011 http : / / www . who . int / water_sanitation_health / publications / 2011 / dwq_guidelines / en / index . html 77 water safety plan manual : step - by - step risk management for drinking water suppliers , world health organisation , 2009 , http : / / apps . who . int / iris / bitstream / 10665 / 75141 / 1 / 9789241562638_eng . pdf ### preventive safety planning and risk - based elements were only considered to a limited extent in directive 98 / 83 / ec . the first elements of a risk - based approach were already introduced in 2015 with directive 2015 / 1787 , which amended directive 98 / 83 / ec so as to allow member states to derogate from the monitoring programmes they have established , provided credible risk assessments are performed , which may be based on the who’s guidelines for drinking water quality76 . those guidelines , laying down the so - called ' water safety plan ' approach , together with standard en 15975 - 2 concerning security of drinking water supply , are internationally recognised principles on which the production , distribution , monitoring and analysis of parameters in water intended for human consumption are based . they should be maintained in this directive . to ensure that those principles are not limited to monitoring aspects , to focus time and resources on risks that matter and on cost - effective source measures , and to avoid analyses and efforts on non - relevant issues , it is appropriate to introduce a complete risk - based approach , throughout the supply chain , from the abstraction area to distribution until the tap . that approach should consist of three components : first , an assessment by the member state of the hazards associated with the abstraction area , in line with the who’s guidelines and water safety plan manual77 ; second , a possibility for the water supplier to adapt monitoring to the main risks ; and third , an assessment by the member state of the possible risks stemming from the domestic distribution systems . those assessments should be regularly reviewed , inter alia , in response to threats from climate - related extreme weather events , known changes of human activity in the abstraction area or in response to source - related incidents . the risk - based approach ensures a continuous exchange of information between competent authorities , water suppliers and other stakeholders . _________________ 76 guidelines for drinking water quality , fourth edition , world health organisation , 2011 http : / / www . who . int / water_sanitation_health / publications / 2011 / dwq_guidelines / en / index . html 77 water safety plan manual : step - by - step risk management for drinking water suppliers , world health organisation , 2009 , http : / / apps . who . int / iris / bitstream / 10665 / 75141 / 1 / 9789241562638_eng . pdf


### the hazard assessment should be geared towards reducing the level of treatment required for the production of water intended for human consumption , for instance by reducing the pressures causing the pollution of water bodies used for abstraction of water intended for human consumption . to that end , member states should identify hazards and possible pollution sources associated with those water bodies and monitor pollutants which they identify as relevant , for instance because of the hazards identified , because of their natural presence in the abstraction area , or because of information from the water suppliers . those parameters should be used as markers that trigger action by competent authorities to reduce the pressure on the water bodies , such as prevention or mitigating measures , to protect those water bodies and address the pollution source , in cooperation with water suppliers and stakeholders . __________________ 78 directive 2000 / 60 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 23 october 2000 establishing a framework for community action in the field of water policy . ### the hazard assessment should be geared towards reducing the level of treatment required for the production of water intended for human consumption , for instance by reducing the pressures causing the pollution of , or risk of pollution to , water bodies used for abstraction of water intended for human consumption . to that end , member states should identify hazards and possible pollution sources associated with those water bodies and monitor pollutants which they identify as relevant , for instance because of the hazards identified , because of their natural presence in the abstraction area , or because of information from the water suppliers . in accordance with directive 2000 / 60 / ec , those parameters should be used as markers that trigger action by competent authorities to reduce the pressure on the water bodies , such as prevention or mitigating measures , to protect those water bodies and address the pollution source or risk , in cooperation with all stakeholders . __________________ 78 directive 2000 / 60 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 23 october 2000 establishing a framework for community action in the field of water policy .


### the hazard assessment should be geared towards reducing the level of treatment required for the production of water intended for human consumption , for instance by reducing the pressures causing the pollution of water bodies used for abstraction of water intended for human consumption . to that end , member states should identify hazards and possible pollution sources associated with those water bodies and monitor pollutants which they identify as relevant , for instance because of the hazards identified , because of their natural presence in the abstraction area , or because of information from the water suppliers . those parameters should be used as markers that trigger action by competent authorities to reduce the pressure on the water bodies , such as prevention or mitigating measures , to protect those water bodies and address the pollution source , in cooperation with water suppliers and stakeholders . _________________ 78 directive 2000 / 60 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 23 october 2000 establishing a framework for community action in the field of water policy . ### the hazard assessment should be geared towards reducing the level of treatment required for the production of water intended for human consumption , for instance by reducing the pressures causing the pollution of water bodies used for abstraction of water intended for human consumption . to that end , member states , applying set procedures and the same common parameters , should identify hazards and possible pollution sources associated with those water bodies and monitor pollutants which they identify as relevant , for instance because of the hazards identified , because of their natural presence in the abstraction area , or because of information from the water suppliers . those parameters should be used as markers that trigger action by competent authorities to reduce the pressure on the water bodies , such as prevention or mitigating measures , to protect those water bodies and address the pollution source , in cooperation with water suppliers and stakeholders . _________________ 78 directive 2000 / 60 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 23 october 2000 establishing a framework for community action in the field of water policy .


### the parametric values used to assess the quality of water intended for human consumption are to be complied with at the point where water intended for human consumption is made available to the appropriate user . however , the quality of water intended for human consumption can be influenced by the domestic distribution system . the who notes that , in the union , legionella causes the highest health burden of all waterborne pathogens . it is transmitted by warm water systems through inhalation , for instance during showering . it is therefore clearly linked to the domestic distribution system . since imposing a unilateral obligation to monitor all private and public premises for this pathogen would lead to unreasonably high costs , a domestic distribution risk assessment is therefore more suited to address this issue . in addition , the potential risks stemming from products and materials in contact with water intended for human consumption should also be considered in the domestic distribution risk assessment . the domestic distribution risk assessment should therefore include , inter alia , focusing monitoring on priority premises , assessing the risks stemming from the domestic distribution system and related products and materials , and verifying the performance of construction products in contact with water intended for human consumption on the basis of their declaration of performance in accordance with regulation no 305 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council79 . the information referred to in articles 31 and 33 of regulation no 1907 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council80 is also to be supplied together with the declaration of performance . on the basis of this assessment , member states should take all necessary measures to ensure , inter alia , that appropriate control and management measures are in place , in line with the guidance of the who81 , and that the migration from construction products does not endanger human health . however , without prejudice to regulation no 305 / 2011 , where these measures would imply limits to the free movement of products and materials in the union , these limits need to be duly justified and strictly proportionate , and not constitute a means of arbitrary discrimination or a disguised restriction on trade between member states . __________________ 79 regulation no 305 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council of 9 march 2011 laying down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products and repealing council directive 89 / 106 / eec . 80 regulation no 1907 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council of 18 december 2006 concerning the registration , evaluation , authorisation and restriction of chemicals , establishing a european chemicals agency , amending directive 1999 / 45 / ec and repealing council regulation no 793 / 93 and commission regulation no 1488 / 94 as well as council directive 76 / 769 / eec and commission directives 91 / 155 / eec , 93 / 67 / eec , 93 / 105 / ec and 2000 / 21 / ec . 81 ' legionella and the prevention of legionellosis ' , world health organisation , 2007 , http : / / www . who . int / water_sanitation_health / emerging / legionella . pdf ### the parametric values used to assess the quality of water intended for human consumption are to be complied with at the point where water intended for human consumption is made available to the appropriate user . however , the quality of water intended for human consumption can be influenced by the domestic distribution system . the who notes that , in the union , legionella causes the highest health burden of all waterborne pathogens , in particular legionella pneumophila , which accounts for most cases of legionnaires’ disease in the union . it is transmitted by warm water systems through inhalation , for instance during showering . it is therefore clearly linked to the internal distribution system . since imposing a unilateral obligation to monitor all private and public premises for this pathogen would lead to unreasonably high costs and would contravene the subsidiarity principle , an internal distribution risk assessment is therefore more suited to address this issue , in particular on priority premises accessed by large numbers of people or vulnerable groups . in addition , the potential risks stemming from products and materials in contact with water intended for human consumption should also be considered in the internal distribution risk assessment . the internal distribution risk assessment should therefore include , inter alia , focusing monitoring on priority premises , assessing the risks stemming from the internal distribution system and related products and materials in contact with water . the information referred to in articles 31 and 33 of regulation no 1907 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council80 is also to be supplied together with the declaration of performance . on the basis of this assessment , member states should take all necessary measures to ensure , inter alia , that appropriate control and management measures are in place on priority premises , in line with the guidance of the who81 , and that the migration from substances and materials in contact with water does not endanger human health . __________________ 80 regulation no 1907 / 2006 of the european parliament and of the council of 18 december 2006 concerning the registration , evaluation , authorisation and restriction of chemicals , establishing a european chemicals agency , amending directive 1999 / 45 / ec and repealing council regulation no 793 / 93 and commission regulation no 1488 / 94 as well as council directive 76 / 769 / eec and commission directives 91 / 155 / eec , 93 / 67 / eec , 93 / 105 / ec and 2000 / 21 / ec . 81 ' legionella and the prevention of legionellosis ' , world health organisation , 2007 , http : / / www . who . int / water_sanitation_health / emerging / legionella . pdf


### the provisions of directive 98 / 83 / ec on quality assurance of treatment , equipment and materials did not succeed in addressing obstacles to the internal market when it comes to the free circulation of construction products in contact with water intended for human consumption . national product approvals are still in place , with different requirements from one member state to another . this renders it difficult and costly for manufacturers to market their products all over the union . the removal of technical barriers may only be effectively achieved by establishing harmonised technical specifications for construction products in contact with water intended for human consumption under regulation no 305 / 2011 . that regulation allows for the development of european standards harmonising the assessment methods for construction products in contact with water intended for human consumption and for threshold levels and classes to be set in relation to the performance level of an essential characteristic . to that end , a standardisation request specifically requiring standardisation work on hygiene and safety for products and materials in contact with water intended for human consumption under regulation no 305 / 2011 has been included in the 2017 standardisation work programme82 , and a standard is to be issued by 2018 . the publication of this harmonised standard in the official journal of the european union will ensure a rational decision - making for placing or making available on the market safe construction products in contact with water intended for human consumption . as a consequence , the provisions on equipment and material in contact with water intended for human consumption should be deleted , partly replaced by provisions related to the domestic distribution risk assessment and complemented by relevant harmonised standards under regulation no 305 / 2011 . __________________ 82 swd 185 final ### the provisions of directive 98 / 83 / ec on quality assurance of treatment , equipment and materials did not succeed in addressing obstacles to the internal market when it comes to the free circulation of construction products in contact with water intended for human consumption . national product approvals are still in place , with different requirements from one member state to another . this renders it difficult and costly for manufacturers to market their products all over the union . that situation stems from the fact that there are no minimum european hygiene standards for all products and materials in contact with water intended for human consumption , that being essential for fully ensuring mutual recognition between member states . the removal of technical barriers and conformity of all products and materials in contact with water intended for human consumption at union level may therefore only be effectively achieved by establishing minimum quality requirements at union level . as a consequence , those provisions should be strengthened by means of a procedure for harmonisation of such products and materials . that work should draw on the experience gained and advances made by a number of member states that have been working together for some years , in a concerted effort , to bring about regulatory convergence in this connection . __________________


### the provisions of directive 98 / 83 / ec on quality assurance of treatment , equipment and materials did not succeed in addressing obstacles to the internal market when it comes to the free circulation of construction products in contact with water intended for human consumption . national product approvals are still in place , with different requirements from one member state to another . this renders it difficult and costly for manufacturers to market their products all over the union . the removal of technical barriers may only be effectively achieved by establishing harmonised technical specifications for construction products in contact with water intended for human consumption under regulation no 305 / 2011 . that regulation allows for the development of european standards harmonising the assessment methods for construction products in contact with water intended for human consumption and for threshold levels and classes to be set in relation to the performance level of an essential characteristic . to that end , a standardisation request specifically requiring standardisation work on hygiene and safety for products and materials in contact with water intended for human consumption under regulation no 305 / 2011 has been included in the 2017 standardisation work programme82 , and a standard is to be issued by 2018 . the publication of this harmonised standard in the official journal of the european union will ensure a rational decision - making for placing or making available on the market safe construction products in contact with water intended for human consumption . as a consequence , the provisions on equipment and material in contact with water intended for human consumption should be deleted , partly replaced by provisions related to the domestic distribution risk assessment and complemented by relevant harmonised standards under regulation no 305 / 2011 . _________________ 82 swd 185 final ### the provisions of directive 98 / 83 / ec on quality assurance of treatment , equipment and materials did not succeed in addressing obstacles to the internal market when it comes to the free circulation of construction products in contact with water intended for human consumption . national product approvals are still in place , with different requirements from one member state to another . this renders it difficult and costly for manufacturers to market their products all over the union . that situation stems from the fact that there are no minimum european hygiene standards for all products and materials in contact with water intended for human consumption , that being essential for fully ensuring mutual recognition between member states . the removal of technical barriers and conformity of all products and materials in contact with water intended for human consumption at union level may therefore only be effectively achieved by establishing minimum quality requirements at union level . as a consequence , those provisions should be strengthened by means of a procedure for harmonisation of such products and materials . that work should draw on the experience gained and advances made by a number of member states that have been working together for some years , in a concerted effort , to bring about regulatory convergence in this connection .


### the provisions of directive 98 / 83 / ec on quality assurance of treatment , equipment and materials did not succeed in addressing obstacles to the internal market when it comes to the free circulation of construction products in contact with water intended for human consumption . national product approvals are still in place , with different requirements from one member state to another . this renders it difficult and costly for manufacturers to market their products all over the union . the removal of technical barriers may only be effectively achieved by establishing harmonised technical specifications for construction products in contact with water intended for human consumption under regulation no 305 / 2011 . that regulation allows for the development of european standards harmonising the assessment methods for construction products in contact with water intended for human consumption and for threshold levels and classes to be set in relation to the performance level of an essential characteristic . to that end , a standardisation request specifically requiring standardisation work on hygiene and safety for products and materials in contact with water intended for human consumption under regulation no 305 / 2011 has been included in the 2017 standardisation work programme82 , and a standard is to be issued by 2018 . the publication of this harmonised standard in the official journal of the european union will ensure a rational decision - making for placing or making available on the market safe construction products in contact with water intended for human consumption . as a consequence , the provisions on equipment and material in contact with water intended for human consumption should be deleted , partly replaced by provisions related to the domestic distribution risk assessment and complemented by relevant harmonised standards under regulation no 305 / 2011 . _________________ 82 swd 185 final ### the provisions of directive 98 / 83 / ec on quality assurance of treatment , equipment and materials did not succeed in addressing obstacles to the internal market when it comes to the free circulation of construction products in contact with water intended for human consumption . national product approvals are still in place , with different requirements from one member state to another . this renders it difficult and costly for manufacturers to market their products all over the union . the removal of technical barriers may only be effectively achieved by establishing harmonised technical specifications for construction products in contact with water intended for human consumption under regulation no 305 / 2011 . that regulation allows for the development of european standards harmonising the assessment methods for construction products in contact with water intended for human consumption and for threshold levels and classes to be set in relation to the performance level of an essential characteristic . to that end , a standardisation request specifically requiring standardisation work on hygiene and safety for products and materials in contact with water intended for human consumption under regulation no 305 / 2011 has been included in the 2017 standardisation work programme82 , and a standard is to be issued by 2018 . the publication of this harmonised standard in the official journal of the european union will ensure a rational decision - making for placing or making available on the market safe construction products in contact with water intended for human consumption . as a consequence , the provisions on equipment and material in contact with water intended for human consumption should be deleted , partly replaced by provisions related to the internal distribution risk assessment and complemented by relevant harmonised standards under regulation no 305 / 2011 . _________________ 82 swd 185 final


### member states should no longer be authorised to grant derogations from this directive . derogations were initially used to allow member states up to nine years to resolve a non - compliance with a parametric value . this procedure proved to be burdensome for member states and commission alike . in addition , in some cases , it led to delays in remedial actions being taken , as the possibility for derogation was considered as a transitional period . the provision on derogations should therefore be deleted . for reasons of protection of human health , when parametric values are exceeded , the provisions related to remedial actions should apply immediately without the possibility of granting a derogation from the parametric value . derogations granted by member states pursuant to article 9 of directive 98 / 83 / ec and still applicable at the date of entry into force of this directive should , however , continue to apply until the end of the derogation but should not be renewed . ### member states should be authorised , under certain conditions , to grant derogations from this directive ; whereas , furthermore , it is necessary to establish a proper framework for such derogations , provided that they must not constitute a potential danger to human health and provided that the supply of water intended for human consumption in the area concerned cannot otherwise be maintained by any other reasonable means ;


### the commission , in its reply to the european citizens’ initiative ‘ right2water’ in 201483 , invited member states to ensure access to a minimum water supply for all citizens , in accordance with the who recommendations . it also committed to continue to ' improve access to safe drinking water [ … ] for the whole population through environmental policies ' 84 . this is in line with un sustainable development goal 6 and the associated target to ' achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all ' . the concept of equitable access covers a wide array of aspects such as availability , quality , acceptability , or financial affordability . concerning affordability of water , it is important to recall that , when setting water tariffs in accordance with the principle of recovery of costs set out in directive 2000 / 60 / ec , member states may have regard to the variation in the economic and social conditions of the population and may therefore adopt social tariffs or take measures safeguarding populations at a socio - economic disadvantage . this directive deals , in particular , with the aspects of access to water which are related to quality and availability . to address those aspects , as part of the reply to the european citizens ' initiative and to contribute to the implementation of principle 20 of the european pillar of social rights85 that states that ' everyone has the right to access essential services of good quality , including water ' , member states should be required to tackle the issue of access to water at national level whilst enjoying some discretion as to the exact type of measures to be implemented . this can be done through actions aimed , inter alia , at improving access to water intended for human consumption for all , for instance with freely accessible fountains in cities , and promoting its use by encouraging the free provision of water intended for human consumption in public buildings and restaurants . _________________ 83 com177 final 84 com177 final , p . 12 . 85 interinstitutional proclamation on the european pillar of social rights of 17 november 2017 . ### the commission , in its reply to the european citizens’ initiative ‘ right2water’ in 201483 , invited member states to ensure access to a minimum water supply for all citizens , in accordance with the who recommendations . it also committed to continue to ' improve access to safe drinking water [ … ] for the whole population through environmental policies ' 84 . this is in line with un sustainable development goal 6 and the associated target to ' achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all ' . the concept of equitable access covers a wide array of aspects such as availability , quality , acceptability , or financial affordability . concerning affordability of water , it is important to recall that , when setting water tariffs in accordance with the principle of recovery of costs set out in directive 2000 / 60 / ec , member states may have regard to the variation in the economic and social conditions of the population and may therefore adopt social tariffs or take measures safeguarding populations at a socio - economic disadvantage . this directive deals , in particular , with the aspects of access to water which are related to quality and availability . to address those aspects , as part of the reply to the european citizens ' initiative and to contribute to the implementation of principle 20 of the european pillar of social rights85 that states that ' everyone has the right to access essential services of good quality , including water ' , member states should be required to tackle the issue of access to affordable water at national level while enjoying a certain margin of discretion as to the precise nature of the measures to be implemented . this can be done by member states assessing national situation in order to identify any inequalities in access to drinking water , and plan their interventions accordingly . the protocol on water and health to the 1992 convention on the protection and use of transboundary watercourses and international lakes is a recognized multilateral instrument in the european region , which supports member states in achieving national targets related to water and health , including those related to equitable access to drinking water . _________________ 83 com177 final 84 com177 final , p . 12 . 85 interinstitutional proclamation on the european pillar of social rights of 17 november 2017 .


### the european parliament , in its resolution on the ' follow - up to the european citizens’ initiative right2water ' 86 , ' requested that member states should pay special attention to the needs of vulnerable groups in society ' . the specific situation of minority cultures , such as roma , sinti , travellers , kalé , gens du voyage etc . , whether sedentary or not – in particular their lack of access to drinking water – was also acknowledged in the commission report on the implementation of the eu framework for national roma integration strategies88 and the council recommendation on effective roma integration measures in the member states89 . in light of that general context , it is appropriate that member states pay particular attention to vulnerable and marginalised groups by taking the necessary measures to ensure that those groups have access to water . without prejudice to the right of the member states to define those groups , they should at least include refugees , nomadic communities , homeless people and minority cultures such as roma , sinti , travellers , kalé , gens du voyage , etc . , whether sedentary or not . such measures to ensure access , left to the appreciation of the member states , might for example include providing alternative supply systems , providing water via tankers and ensuring the necessary infrastructure for camps . __________________ 86 p8_ta0294 87 p8_ta0294 , paragraph 62 . 88 com 209 final 89 council recommendation of 9 december 2013 on effective roma integration measures in the member states . ### the european parliament , in its resolution on the ' follow - up to the european citizens’ initiative right2water ' 86 , ' requested that member states should pay special attention to the needs of vulnerable groups in society ' . the specific situation of minority cultures , such as roma , sinti , travellers , kalé , gens du voyage etc . , whether sedentary or not – in particular their lack of access to drinking water – was also acknowledged in the commission report on the implementation of the eu framework for national roma integration strategies88 and the council recommendation on effective roma integration measures in the member states89 . in light of that general context , it is appropriate that member states pay particular attention to vulnerable and marginalised groups by taking the necessary measures to ensure that those groups have access to water . with regard for the principle of water cost recovery as laid down in article 9 of directive 2000 / 60 / ec , member states shall improve access to water for vulnerable and marginalised groups without jeopardising the supply of universally affordable high - quality water . without prejudice to the right of the member states to define those groups , they should at least include refugees , nomadic communities , homeless people and minority cultures such as roma , sinti , travellers , kalé , gens du voyage , etc . , whether sedentary or not . such measures to ensure access , left to the appreciation of the member states , might for example include providing alternative supply systems , providing water via tankers and ensuring the necessary infrastructure for camps . where local public authorities are made responsible for meeting those obligations , member states shall ensure that they have sufficient financial resources and technical and material capacities . in particular , the distribution of water for vulnerable and marginalised groups ought not to be disproportionately costly for local public authorities . __________________ 86 p8_ta0294 87 p8_ta0294 , paragraph 62 . 88 com 209 final 89 council recommendation of 9 december 2013 on effective roma integration measures in the member states .