### from 1 january 2021 , member states that levy tolls shall apply an external - cost charge to heavy duty vehicles on at least the part of the network referred to in article 7 where environmental damage generated by heavy duty vehicles is higher than the average environmental damage generated by heavy duty vehicles defined in accordance with relevant reporting requirements referred to in annex iiia . ' ; ### from 1 january 2021 , member states that levy tolls shall apply an external - cost charge to heavy duty vehicles on at least the part of the network referred to in article 7 where environmental damage generated by heavy duty vehicles is higher than the average environmental damage generated by heavy duty vehicles defined in accordance with relevant reporting requirements referred to in annex iiia . ' ; in the case of infrastructure under concession , member states may , in the alternative , take environmental mitigation actions as part of the concession , and in compliance with the provisions of the contracts in force .


### from 1 january 2021 , member states that levy tolls shall apply an external - cost charge to heavy duty vehicles on at least the part of the network referred to in article 7 where environmental damage generated by heavy duty vehicles is higher than the average environmental damage generated by heavy duty vehicles defined in accordance with relevant reporting requirements referred to in annex iiia . ; ### from 1 january 2021 , member states that levy tolls shall apply an external - cost charge to heavy duty vehicles and vans intended for the carriage of goods on at least the part of the network referred to in article 7 where environmental damage generated by heavy duty vehicles is higher than the average environmental damage generated by heavy duty vehicles defined in accordance with relevant reporting requirements referred to in annex iiia . ;


### the revenue generated from the mark - up is invested in financing the construction of transport infrastructure of the core network identified in accordance with chapter iii of regulation no 1315 / 2013 , which contribute directly to the alleviation of the congestion or environmental damage and which are located in the same corridor as the road section on which the mark - up is applied ; ### the revenue generated from the mark - up is invested in financing the construction of overall transport infrastructure or other sections of the toll road network identified in accordance with chapter i of regulation no 1315 / 2013 , which contribute directly to the alleviation of the congestion or environmental damage ;


### the revenue generated from the mark - up is invested in financing the construction of transport infrastructure of the core network identified in accordance with chapter iii of regulation no 1315 / 2013 , which contribute directly to the alleviation of the congestion or environmental damage and which are located in the same corridor as the road section on which the mark - up is applied ; ### the revenue generated from the mark - up is invested in financing the construction of transport infrastructure of the core network identified in accordance with chapter iii of regulation no 1315 / 2013 , which contribute directly to the alleviation of congestion or environmental damage and which are located in the same corridor as the road section on which the mark - up is applied ;


### where , in the event of a check , a driver or , if appropriate , the transport operator , is unable to produce the vehicle documents necessary to ascertain the emission class of the vehicle for the purposes of paragraph 2 , member states may apply tolls up to the highest level chargeable . ### where a driver or , if appropriate , the transport operator , does not make payments using an electronic tolling system or , in the event of a check , is unable to produce the vehicle documents necessary to ascertain the emission class of the vehicle for the purposes of paragraph 2 , member states may apply tolls up to the highest level chargeable .


### member states may provide for discounts or reductions to the infrastructure charge on condition that : ### - a ain article 7 i , paragraph 2 , the introductory part is replaced by the following : ' 2 . for heavy duty vehicles and vans intended for the carriage of goods , member states may provide for discounts or reductions to the infrastructure charge on condition that : '


### member states shall determine the use of revenues generated by this directive . to enable the transport network to be developed as a whole , revenues generated from infrastructure and external costs charges , or the equivalent in financial value of these revenues , should be used to benefit the transport sector , and optimise the entire transport system . in particular , revenues generated from external cost charges , or the equivalent in financial value of these revenues , should be used to make transport more sustainable , including one or more of the following : ### - a a ) in article 9 , paragraph 2 , the introductory part is replaced by the following : “to enable the transport network to be developed as a whole , revenues generated from infrastructure and external costs charges , or the equivalent in financial value of these revenues , shall be used to benefit the transport sector , and optimise the entire transport system . in particular , revenues generated from external cost charges , or the equivalent in financial value of these revenues , should be used to make transport more sustainable , including one or more of the following : ”


### revenues generated from congestion charges , or the equivalent in financial value of these revenues , shall be used to address the problem of congestion , in particular by : ### revenues generated from tolls , or the equivalent in financial value of these revenues , shall be used to improve transport infrastructure , in particular by :


### revenues generated from congestion charges , or the equivalent in financial value of these revenues , shall be used to address the problem of congestion , in particular by : ### revenues generated from congestion charges , or the equivalent in financial value of these revenues can be used to address the problem of congestion , for example by :


### — costs shall be apportioned to heavy duty vehicles on an objective and transparent basis taking account of the proportion of heavy duty vehicle traffic to be carried on the network and the associated costs . the vehicle kilometres travelled by heavy duty vehicles may for this purpose be adjusted by objectively justified ‘ equivalence factors’ such as those set out in point 4 . ### — costs shall be apportioned to heavy goods vehicles on an objective and transparent basis taking account of the proportion of heavy goods vehicle traffic to be carried on the network and the associated costs . the vehicle kilometres travelled by heavy goods vehicles may for this purpose be adjusted by objectively justified ‘ equivalence factors’ such as those set out in point 4 .


### this annex sets out reference values of the external - cost charge , including the cost of air pollution and noise . ### this annex sets out minimum values of the external - cost charge , including the cost of air pollution and noise .


### table 1 : reference values of the external - cost charge for heavy goods vehicles ### table 1 : minimum values of the external - cost charge for heavy goods vehicles


### the values of tables 1 and 2 may be multiplied by a factor of up to 2 in mountain areas and around agglomerations to the extent that it is justified by lower dispersion , the gradient of roads , altitude or temperature inversions . ; ### the values of tables 1 and 2 may be multiplied by a reference factor of up to 4 in mountain areas and around agglomerations to the extent that it is justified by lower dispersion , the gradient of roads , altitude or temperature inversions . if there is scientific evidence for a higher mountain or agglomeration factor , this reference value can be increased based on a detailed justification ;


### buses and coaches 2 . 5 ### buses and coaches 1 . 5


### in order to achieve smart , sustainable and inclusive growth and to stimulate job creation , the union needs an up - to - date , high - performance infrastructure to help connect and integrate the union and all its regions , in the transport , telecommunications and energy sectors . those connections should help to improve the free movement of persons , goods , capital and services . the trans - european networks should facilitate cross - border connections , foster greater economic , social and territorial cohesion and contribute to a more competitive social market economy and to combating climate change . ### in order to achieve smart , sustainable and inclusive growth and to stimulate job creation and to guarantee the security of its citizens and territory , the union needs an up - to - date , resilient and high - performance infrastructure to help connect and integrate the union and all its regions , in the transport , telecommunications and energy sectors . those connections should help to improve the free movement of persons , goods , capital and services . the trans - european networks should facilitate cross - border connections , foster greater economic , social and territorial cohesion , foster military mobility and contribute to a more competitive social market economy and to combating climate change .


### in order to achieve the objectives laid down in the ten - t guidelines , it is necessary to support with priority the cross - border links and the missing links and to ensure , where applicable , that the supported actions are consistent with the corridor work plans established pursuant to article 47 of regulation no 1315 / 2013 and to the overall network development regarding performance and interoperability . ### in order to achieve the objectives laid down in the ten - t guidelines , it is necessary to support with priority the cross - border links and the missing links and to ensure , where applicable , that the supported actions are consistent with the corridor work plans established pursuant to article 47 of regulation no 1315 / 2013 , to the overall network development regarding performance and interoperability and enabling dual use of infrastructure by integrating the military mobility needs into the ten - t networks .


### following the joint communication on improving military mobility in the european union of november 20179 , the action plan on military mobility adopted on 28 march 2018 by the commission and the high representative of the union for foreign affairs and security policy10 highlighted that transport infrastructure policy offers a clear opportunity to increase synergies between defence needs and ten - t . the action plan indicates that by mid - 2018 , the council is invited to consider and validate the military requirements in relation to transport infrastructure and that , by 2019 the commission services will identify the parts of the trans - european transport network suitable for military transport , including necessary upgrades of existing infrastructure . union funding for the implementation of the dual - use projects should be implemented through the programme on the basis of specific work programmes specifying the applicable requirements as defined in the context of the action plan . __________________ 9 join 41 10 join 5 ### following the joint communication on improving military mobility in the european union of november 20179 , the action plan on military mobility adopted on 28 march 2018 by the commission and the high representative of the union for foreign affairs and security policy10 highlighted that transport infrastructure policy offers a clear opportunity to increase synergies between defence needs and ten - t , with the overall view of protecting and defending citizens and member states territory , meaning improving mobility and military mobility across the union and by that enhancing the eu ' s preparedness and increasing the eu ' s deterrence posture in the face of potential adversaries and crisis situations with the strategic aim of contributing to achieving the eu level of ambition in defence and security policy . by means of the action plan on military mobility , military mobility will be facilitated through concrete measures in a number of areas , in close cooperation and coordination between relevant institutions . the member states should take the lead in coordinating the efforts to ensure full complementarity , especially vis - à - vis relevant actors , such as nato , and in coordination with efforts under the permanent structured cooperation . the action plan indicates that by mid - 2018 , the council is invited to consider and validate the military requirements in relation to transport infrastructure and that , by 2019 the commission services will identify the parts of the trans - european transport network suitable for military transport , including necessary upgrades of existing infrastructure and bridging the gap for existing , but not yet constructed infrastructure projects . union funding for the implementation of the dual - use projects should be implemented through the programme on the basis of specific work programmes specifying the applicable requirements as defined in the context of the action plan . __________________ 9 join 41 10 join 5


### it is necessary to ensure that road transport operators established in a member state have a real and continuous presence in that member state and conduct their business from there . therefore , and in light of experience , it is necessary to clarify the provisions regarding the existence of an effective and stable establishment . ### it is necessary to ensure that road transport operators established in a member state have a real and continuous presence in that member state and conduct their business from there . freedom of establishment is a cornerstone of the internal market . however , the existence of letterbox companies and bogus self - employment within the transport sector have caused a proliferation of illicit practices , which degrade the sector ' s image , since they reduce labour costs illegally and fail to ensure that working standards are maintained . therefore , and in light of experience , it is necessary to clarify , ensure and monitor the implementation of the provisions set out in article 5 of regulation no 1071 / 2009 regarding the existence of an effective and stable establishment , step up checks and so put an end to the illegal practice of so - called letterbox companies and bogus self - employment . it is also necessary to foster enhanced cooperation , joint controls , the setting of more ambitious targets and the exchange of best practices between member states .


### in view of their potential to considerably affect the conditions for fair competition in the road haulage market , serious infringements of national tax rules should be added to the items relevant to the assessment of good repute . ### in view of their potential to considerably affect the conditions for fair competition in the road haulage market , serious infringements of national tax rules should be added to the items relevant to the assessment of good repute and should also be subject to deterrent sanctions in proportion to the infringement identified .


### undertakings engaged in the occupation of road haulage operator solely by means of motor vehicles with a permissible laden mass not exceeding 3 . 5 tonnes or with combinations of vehicles not exceeding that limit should have a minimum level of financial standing , to ensure that they have the means to carry out operations on a stable and long - lasting basis . however , since the operations concerned are generally of a limited size , the corresponding requirements should be less demanding than those applicable to operators using vehicles or combinations of vehicles above that limit . ### undertakings engaged in the occupation of road haulage operator solely by means of motor vehicles with a permissible laden mass not exceeding 3 . 5 tonnes or with combinations of vehicles not exceeding that limit should have a minimum level of financial standing , to ensure that they have the means to carry out operations on a stable and long - lasting basis . however , since the operations concerned are generally of a limited size , the corresponding requirements should be less demanding than those applicable to operators using vehicles or combinations of vehicles above that limit and they should not represent an excessive burden for smaller undertakings or self - employed workers .


### undertakings engaged in the occupation of road haulage operator solely by means of motor vehicles with a permissible laden mass not exceeding 3 . 5 tonnes or with combinations of vehicles not exceeding that limit should have a minimum level of financial standing , to ensure that they have the means to carry out operations on a stable and long - lasting basis . however , since the operations concerned are generally of a limited size , the corresponding requirements should be less demanding than those applicable to operators using vehicles or combinations of vehicles above that limit . ### undertakings engaged in the occupation of road haulage operator solely by means of motor vehicles with a permissible laden mass not exceeding 3 . 5 tonnes or with combinations of vehicles not exceeding that limit should have a minimum level of financial standing , to ensure that they have the means to carry out operations on a stable and long - lasting basis . the rules applicable to access to the occupation of road haulage operator by means of vehicles with a permissible laden mass not exceeding 3 . 5 tonnes or combinations of vehicles with a permissible laden mass not exceeding 3 . 5 tonnes are those set out in regulation no 1071 / 2009 .


### undertakings engaged in the occupation of road haulage operator solely by means of motor vehicles with a permissible laden mass not exceeding 3 . 5 tonnes or with combinations of vehicles not exceeding that limit should have a minimum level of financial standing , to ensure that they have the means to carry out operations on a stable and long - lasting basis . however , since the operations concerned are generally of a limited size , the corresponding requirements should be less demanding than those applicable to operators using vehicles or combinations of vehicles above that limit . ### undertakings engaged in the occupation of road haulage operator solely by means of motor vehicles with a permissible laden mass not exceeding 3 . 5 tonnes or with combinations of vehicles not exceeding that limit involved in international transport should have a sufficient level of financial standing , to ensure that they have the means to carry out operations on a stable and long - lasting basis and have the means to meet their obligations related to their employees in wages and social contributions . however , since the operations concerned are generally of a limited size , the corresponding requirements should be less demanding than those applicable to operators using vehicles or combinations of vehicles above that limit and they should not represent an unnecessary burden for smaller undertakings or self - employed workers .


### the information about transport operators contained in the national electronic registers should be as complete as possible to allow national authorities in charge of enforcing the relevant rules to have a sufficient overview of the operators being investigated . in particular , information regarding the registration number of the vehicles at the disposal of operators , the number of employees they hire , their risk rating and their basic financial information should allow a better national and cross - border enforcement of the provisions of regulations no 1071 / 2009 and no 1072 / 2009 . the rules on the national electronic register should therefore be amended accordingly . ### the information about transport operators contained in the national electronic registers should be as complete as possible to allow national authorities in charge of enforcing the relevant rules to have a sufficient overview of the operators being investigated . in particular , information regarding the registration number of the vehicles at the disposal of operators and the number of employees they hire should allow a better national and cross - border enforcement of the provisions of regulations no 1071 / 2009 and no 1072 / 2009 . the rules on the national electronic register should therefore be amended accordingly .


### the rules on national transport performed on a temporary basis by non - resident hauliers in a host member state should be clear , simple and easy to enforce , while broadly maintaining the level of liberalisation achieved so far . ### the rules on national transport performed on a temporary basis by non - resident hauliers in a host member state – in order to avoid their having to return empty – should be clear , simple for hauliers to implement and easy to enforce in order to guarantee road transport workers’ rights and promote fair competition between companies without undermining the basic principle of the free movement of services in the internal market .


### the rules on national transport performed on a temporary basis by non - resident hauliers in a host member state should be clear , simple and easy to enforce , while broadly maintaining the level of liberalisation achieved so far . ### cabotage operations´ main goal is to avoid empty journeys while returning to the country of establishment , which contribute to reduce fuel consumption and emissions , improve the profitability of undertakings and hence the internal market and the labour market . the rules on national transport performed on a temporary basis by non - resident hauliers in a host member state should be clear , simple for hauliers to implement and easy to enforce , complying with the applicable law while maintaining the level of liberalisation achieved so far , without undermining the basic principle of the freedom to provide services in the internal market and the protection of the posted workers . in order to ensure the temporary character and to avoid any misused or distortion of the market as well as the danger of systematic cabotage caused by so - called ‘ letter - box’ companies or nomadic drivers , the eu rules established on the directive of posting drivers in the road transport sector are applied to cabotage operations from day 1 .


### article 3 and and articles 4 , 6 , 8 , 9 , 14 , 19 and 21 shall not apply to undertakings engaged in the occupation of road haulage operator solely by means of motor vehicles with a permissible laden mass not exceeding 3 . 5 tonnes or combinations of vehicles with a permissible laden mass not exceeding 3 . 5 tonnes . ### article 3 and and articles 4 , 6 , 8 , 9 , 14 , 19 and 21 shall also apply to undertakings engaged in the occupation of road haulage operator by means of motor vehicles with a permissible laden mass not exceeding 3 . 5 tonnes or combinations of vehicles with a permissible laden mass not exceeding 3 . 5 tonnes .


### article 3 and and articles 4 , 6 , 8 , 9 , 14 , 19 and 21 shall not apply to undertakings engaged in the occupation of road haulage operator solely by means of motor vehicles with a permissible laden mass not exceeding 3 . 5 tonnes or combinations of vehicles with a permissible laden mass not exceeding 3 . 5 tonnes . ### article 3 and and articles 4 , 6 , 8 , 9 , 14 , 19 and 21 shall also apply to undertakings engaged in the occupation of road haulage operator solely by means of motor vehicles with a permissible laden mass not exceeding 3 . 5 tonnes or combinations of vehicles with a permissible laden mass not exceeding 3 . 5 tonnes .


### article 1 is amended as follows : paragraph 4 is amended as follows : point a ) is deleted ; the following paragraph 6 is added : article 3 and and articles 4 , 6 , 8 , 9 , 14 , 19 and 21 shall not apply to undertakings engaged in the occupation of road haulage operator solely by means of motor vehicles with a permissible laden mass not exceeding 3 . 5 tonnes or combinations of vehicles with a permissible laden mass not exceeding 3 . 5 tonnes . member states may , however : require those undertakings to apply some or all of the provisions referred to in the first subparagraph ; lower the limit referred to in the first subparagraph for all or some categories of road transport operations . ' ; ### letter a ) is replaced by the following text : undertakings engaged in the occupation of road haulage operator solely by means of motor vehicles or combinations of vehicles the permissible laden mass of which does not exceed 3 . 5 tonnes and that are engaged only in national transportation the following paragraph 6 is added : article 3 and and articles 4 , 6 , 8 , 9 , 14 , 19 and 21 shall not apply to undertakings engaged in the occupation of road haulage operator solely by means of motor vehicles with a permissible laden mass not exceeding 3 . 5 tonnes or combinations of vehicles with a permissible laden mass not exceeding 3 . 5 tonnes . member states may , however : require those undertakings to apply some or all of the provisions referred to in the first subparagraph ; lower the limit referred to in the first subparagraph for all or some categories of road transport operations . ' ;


### by way of derogation from paragraph 1 , in the absence of certified annual accounts the competent authority shall agree that an undertaking demonstrate its financial standing by means of a certificate , such as a bank guarantee , a document issued by a financial institution establishing access to credit in the name of the undertaking , or another binding document proving that the undertaking has at its disposal the amounts specified in the first subparagraph of paragraph 1 ; ### by way of derogation from paragraph 1 , in the absence of certified annual accounts the competent authority shall agree that an undertaking demonstrate its financial standing by means of a certificate , such as a bank guarantee , an insurance policy , a document issued by a financial institution establishing access to credit in the name of the undertaking , or another binding document proving that the undertaking has at its disposal the amounts specified in the first subparagraph of paragraph 1 ;


### where it is difficult or impossible to comply with a request for information or to carry out checks , inspections or investigations , the member state in question shall inform the requesting member state accordingly within ten working days , with reasons . the member states concerned shall discuss with each other with a view to finding a solution for any difficulty raised . ### where it is difficult or impossible to comply with a request for information or to carry out checks , inspections or investigations , the member state in question shall inform the requesting member state accordingly within ten working days , with reasons . the member states concerned shall cooperate and discuss with each other with a view to finding a solution for any difficulty raised .


### the blending shall not change the nature of each component fertilising product ### the blending shall not change the function of each component fertilising product


### to avoid duplication in the training activities for the competent law enforcement personnel , which are carried out by existing european union agencies and other relevant bodies , cepol should assess strategic training needs and address union priorities in the area of internal security and its external aspects , in line with the relevant policy cycles . ### to avoid duplication , uncoordinated initiatives or overlap in the training activities for the competent law enforcement personnel , which are carried out by existing european union agencies and other relevant bodies , cepol should assess strategic training needs and recommends union training priorities in the area of internal security and its external aspects .


### the commission and the member states should be represented within the management board of cepol in order to supervise effectively the exercise of its functions . the board should consist of members appointed on the basis of their experience in the management of public or private sector organisations and of their knowledge in the national policy on training for law enforcement officers . the board should be entrusted with the necessary powers to establish the budget , verify its execution , adopt appropriate financial rules and cepol’s strategy , establish transparent working procedures for decision making by cepol , appoint the director , establish performance indicators and exercise appointing authority powers , in accordance with the staff regulations and the conditions of employment of other servants . ### the commission and the member states should be represented within the management board of cepol in order to supervise effectively the exercise of its functions . the members of the management board and their alternates should be appointed on the basis of their experience in the management of public or private sector organisations and of their knowledge in the national policy on training for law enforcement officers . the board should be entrusted with the necessary powers to establish the budget , verify its execution , adopt appropriate financial rules and cepol’s strategy , establish transparent working procedures for decision making by cepol , appoint the executive director , establish performance indicators and exercise appointing authority powers , in accordance with the staff regulations and the conditions of employment of other servants .


### to ensure the scientific quality of cepol’s work , a scientific committee , composed of independent persons of the highest academic or professional standing in the subjects covered by this regulation , should be set up as an independent advisory body . ### to ensure the scientific quality of cepol’s work , a scientific committee , composed of independent persons of the highest academic or professional standing in the subjects covered by this regulation , should be set up as an independent advisory body . the members of the scientific committee should be appointed by the management board following a transparent call for applications and selection procedure to be published in the official journal of the european union .


### in order to guarantee the full autonomy and the independence of cepol , it should be granted an autonomous budget with revenue stemming essentially from a contribution from the budget of the union . the union budgetary procedure should be applicable as far as the union contribution and any other subsidies chargeable to the general budget of the european union are concerned . the auditing of accounts should be undertaken by the court of auditors . ### in order to guarantee the full autonomy and independence of cepol and to enable it to properly perform the objectives and tasks assigned to it in this regulation , it should be granted a sufficient and autonomous budget with revenue stemming essentially from a contribution from the budget of the union . the union budgetary procedure should be applicable as far as the union contribution and any other subsidies chargeable to the general budget of the european union are concerned . the auditing of accounts should be undertaken by the court of auditors .


### objectives ### objectives of cepol


### cepol shall support , develop and coordinate training for law enforcement officers , in line with the law enforcement training scheme , in particular in the areas of the fight against serious crime affecting two or more member states and terrorism , management of high - risk public order and sports events , planning and command of union missions , as well as law enforcement leadership and language skills , in order to : ### cepol shall support , develop and coordinate training for law enforcement officers , in particular in the areas of the fight against serious crime affecting two or more member states and terrorism , management of high - risk public order and sport events , planning and command of union missions . activities of cepol shall raise awareness and knowledge of international and union instruments on law enforcement cooperation , union bodies , in particular europol , eurojust and frontex , their functioning and role and judicial aspects of law enforcement cooperation .


### common curricula to raise awareness , address gaps and / or facilitate a common approach in relation to cross - border criminal phenomena ; ### common curricula to raise awareness and knowledge , address gaps and / or facilitate a common approach in relation to cross - border criminal phenomena , in particular with regard to cybercrime , financial investigation , and participation in union missions ;


### cepol may engage in communication activities on its own initiative in the fields within its mandate . communication activities shall not be detrimental to the tasks referred to in paragraph 1 and shall be carried out in accordance with relevant communication and dissemination plans adopted by the management board . ### cepol may engage in communication activities on its own initiative in the fields within its mandate .


### cepol shall contribute to the development of research relevant for training activities covered by this regulation particularly with regard to the fight against serious crime and more general cross border criminal matters in training activities . ### cepol may carry out , cooperate with or encourage scientific research and surveys , preparatory studies and feasibility studies , including , where appropriate and compatible with its priorities and its annual work programme , at the request of the european parliament , the council or the commission , particularly with regard to the fight against serious crime and more general cross border criminal matters in training activities . to carry out those tasks , cepol may manage dedicated union research funds .


### without prejudice to the powers of the commission and the management board , the executive director shall be independent in the performance of the duties and shall neither seek nor take instructions from any government nor from any other body . ### the executive director shall be independent in the performance of the duties and shall neither seek nor take instructions from any government nor from any other body .


### the executive director shall be responsible for the implementation of the tasks assigned to cepol by this regulation . in particular , the executive director shall be responsible for : ### the executive director shall be responsible for the implementation of the tasks assigned to cepol by this regulation , in particular :


### no later than 5 years after the date referred to in article 41 and every 5 years thereafter , the commission shall commission an evaluation to assess particularly the impact , effectiveness and efficiency of cepol and its working practices . the evaluation shall , in particular , address the possible need to modify the mandate of cepol , and the financial implications of any such modification . ### no later than 5 years after [ the date of application of this regulation ] and every 5 years thereafter , the commission shall commission an evaluation to assess particularly the impact , effectiveness and efficiency of cepol and its working practices . the evaluation shall , in particular , address the possible need to modify the mandate of cepol , and the financial implications of any such modification .


### the necessary arrangements concerning the accommodation to be provided for cepol in hungary and the facilities to be made available by that member state together with the specific rules applicable in the host member state to the executive director , members of the management board , cepol staff and members of their families shall be laid down in a headquarters agreement between cepol and hungary , concluded after obtaining the approval of the management board and no later than 2 years after the entry into force of this regulation . ### the necessary arrangements concerning the accommodation to be provided for cepol in hungary and the facilities to be made available by that member state together with the specific rules applicable in the host member state to the executive director , members of the management board , cepol staff and members of their families shall be laid down in a headquarters agreement between cepol and hungary , concluded after obtaining the approval of the management board .


### the targets laid down in council directive 1999 / 31 / ec14 setting landfill restrictions should be amended to make them better reflect the union’s ambition to move to a circular economy and make progress in the implementation of the raw materials initiative15 by reducing landfilling of waste destined for landfills for non - hazardous waste . __________________ 14 council directive 1999 / 31 / ec of 26 april 1999 on the landfill of waste . 15 com 699 and com 297 . ### the targets laid down in council directive 1999 / 31 / ec14 setting landfill restrictions should be amended to make them better reflect the union’s ambition to move to a circular economy and make progress in the implementation of the raw materials initiative15 by gradually restricting landfilling of waste destined for landfills for non - hazardous waste . __________________ 14 council directive 1999 / 31 / ec of 26 april 1999 on the landfill of waste . 15 com 699 and com 297 .


### a progressive reduction of landfilling is necessary to prevent detrimental impacts on human health and the environment and to ensure that economically valuable waste materials are gradually and effectively recovered through proper waste management and in line with the waste hierarchy . this reduction should avoid the development of excessive capacity for the treatment of residual waste facilities , such as through energy recovery or low grade mechanical biological treatment of untreated municipal waste , as this could result in undermining the achievement of the union’s long - term preparation for reuse and recycling targets for municipal waste as laid down in article 11 of directive 2008 / 98 / ec . similarly , and to prevent detrimental impacts on human health and the environment , while member states should take all necessary measures to ensure that only waste that has been subject to treatment is landfilled , compliance with such obligation should not lead to the creation of overcapacities for the treatment of residual municipal waste . in addition , in order to ensure consistency between the targets laid down in article 11 of directive 2008 / 98 / ec and the landfill reduction target defined in article 5 of this directive and to ensure a coordinated planning of the infrastructures and investments needed to meet those targets , member states which may obtain additional time for the attainment of the municipal waste recycling targets should also be given additional time to attain the landfill reduction target for 2030 as laid down in this directive . ### progressive restriction of landfilling is necessary to prevent detrimental impacts on human health and the environment and to ensure that economically valuable waste materials are gradually and effectively recovered through proper waste management and in line with the waste hierarchy . this reduction should avoid the development of excessive capacity for the treatment of residual waste , such as through energy recovery or low - grade mechanical biological treatment of untreated municipal waste , as this could result in undermining the achievement of the union’s long - term preparation for reuse and recycling targets for municipal waste as laid down in article 11 of directive 2008 / 98 / ec . similarly , and to prevent detrimental impacts on human health and the environment , while member states should take all necessary measures to ensure that only waste that has been subject to treatment is landfilled , compliance with such an obligation should not lead to the creation of overcapacities for the treatment of residual municipal waste . in addition , in order to ensure consistency between the targets laid down in article 11 of directive 2008 / 98 / ec and the landfill reduction target defined in article 5 of this directive and to ensure a coordinated planning of the infrastructures and investments needed to meet those targets , member states which may obtain additional time for the attainment of the municipal waste recycling targets should also be given additional time to attain the landfill reduction target for 2030 as laid down in this directive .


### member states shall take the necessary measures to ensure that by 2030 the amount of municipal waste landfilled is reduced to 10% of the total amount of municipal waste generated . ### member states with per capita generation of municipal waste exceeding eu average shall take the necessary measures to ensure that by 2030 the amount of municipal waste landfilled is reduced to 10% of the total amount of municipal waste generated . member states with per capita generation of municipal waste not exceeding eu average shall take the necessary measures to ensure that by 2030 the amount of municipal waste landfilled is reduced to 15% of the total amount of municipal waste generated .


### member states shall report the data concerning the implementation of article 5 and for each calendar year to the commission . they shall report this data electronically within 18 months of the end of the reporting year for which the data are collected . the data shall be reported in the format established by the commission in accordance with paragraph 5 . the first reporting shall cover the data for the period from 1 january [ enter year of transposition of this directive + 1 year ] to 31 december [ enter year of transposition of this directive + 1 year ] . ### member states shall report the data concerning the implementation of article 5 and for each calendar year to the commission . they shall report this data electronically within 18 months of the end of the reporting year for which the data are collected . the data shall be reported in the format established by the commission in accordance with paragraph 5 . the first reporting with respect to the targets in article 5 shall cover the data for the period from 1 january [ enter year of transposition of this directive + 1 year ] to 31 december [ enter year of transposition of this directive + 1 year ] .


### comprehensive action is required to reverse the vicious circle created by a lack of investment . structural reforms and fiscal responsibility are necessary preconditions for stimulating investment . along with a renewed impetus towards investment financing , these preconditions can contribute to establishing a virtuous circle , where investment projects help support employment and demand and lead to a sustained increase in growth potential . ### comprehensive action is required to reverse the vicious circle created by a lack of investment . structural reforms and fiscal responsibility are necessary preconditions for stimulating investment . along with a renewed impetus towards investment financing , these preconditions can contribute to establishing a virtuous circle , where investment projects help support employment and demand and lead to a sustained increase in growth potential . to achieve this , the efsi should focus as a priority on smes , as they have substantial potential for job creation and are therefore key actors in europe’s return to growth .


### throughout the economic and financial crisis , the union has made efforts to promote growth , in particular through initiatives set out in the europe 2020 strategy that put in place an approach for smart , sustainable and inclusive growth . the european investment bank has also strengthened its role in instigating and promoting investment within the union , partly by way of an increase in capital in january 2013 . further action is required to ensure that the investment needs of the union are addressed and that the liquidity available on the market is used efficiently and channelled towards the funding of viable investment projects . ### throughout the economic and financial crisis , the union has made efforts to promote growth , in particular through initiatives set out in the europe 2020 strategy that put in place an approach for smart , sustainable and inclusive growth . the european investment bank has also strengthened its role in instigating and promoting investment within the union , partly by way of an increase in capital in january 2013 . further action is required to ensure that the investment needs of the union are addressed and that the liquidity available on the market is used efficiently and channelled towards the funding of viable and sustainable investment projects having a direct impact on the real economy , growth and employment .


### the purpose of the efsi should be to help resolve the difficulties in financing and implementing productive investments in the union and to ensure increased access to financing . it is intended that increased access to financing should be of particular benefit to small and medium enterprises . it is also appropriate to extend the benefit of such increased access to financing to mid - cap companies , which are companies having up to 3000 employees . overcoming europe ' s current investment difficulties should contribute to strengthening the union ' s economic , social and territorial cohesion . ### the purpose of the efsi should be to help resolve the difficulties in financing and implementing productive investments in the union and to ensure increased access to financing . it is intended that increased access to financing should be of benefit , as a priority , to small and medium enterprises . it is also appropriate to extend the benefit of such increased access to financing to mid - cap companies , which are companies having up to 3000 employees . overcoming europe ' s current investment difficulties should contribute to strengthening the union ' s economic , social and territorial cohesion


### the purpose of the efsi should be to help resolve the difficulties in financing and implementing productive investments in the union and to ensure increased access to financing . it is intended that increased access to financing should be of particular benefit to small and medium enterprises . it is also appropriate to extend the benefit of such increased access to financing to mid - cap companies , which are companies having up to 3000 employees . overcoming europe ' s current investment difficulties should contribute to strengthening the union ' s economic , social and territorial cohesion . ### the purpose of the efsi should be to help resolve the difficulties in financing and implementing productive investments in the union and to ensure increased access to financing with the aim of generating growth and jobs . it is intended that increased access to financing should be of particular benefit to union - based small and medium enterprises , which represent 99 % of businesses in the union and employ more than 90 million workers in the union . it is also appropriate to extend the benefit of such increased access to financing to union - based mid - cap companies , which are companies having up to 3000 employees . overcoming europe ' s current investment difficulties should contribute to strengthening the union ' s economic , social and territorial cohesion .


### the efsi should support strategic investments with high economic value added contributing to achieving union policy objectives . ### the efsi should support strategic investments with high economic value added contributing to achieving long - term union policy objectives .


### many small and medium enterprises , as well as mid - cap companies , across the union require assistance to attract market financing , especially as regards investments that carry a greater degree of risk . the efsi should help these businesses to overcome capital shortages by allowing the eib and the european investment fund to provide direct and indirect equity injections , as well as to provide guarantees for high - quality securitisation of loans , and other products that are granted in pursuit of the aims of the efsi . ### many micro , small and medium enterprises , as well as mid - cap companies , across the union require assistance to attract market financing , especially as regards investments that carry a greater degree of risk . the efsi should help these businesses to overcome capital shortages by allowing the eib and the european investment fund to provide direct and indirect equity injections , as well as to provide guarantees for high - quality securitisation of loans , and other products that are granted in pursuit of the aims of the efsi .


### the efsi should be established within the eib in order to benefit from its experience and proven track record and in order for its operations to start to have a positive impact as quickly as possible . the work of the efsi on providing finance to small and medium enterprises and small mid - cap companies should be channelled through the european investment fund to benefit from its experience in these activities . ### the efsi should be established within the eib in order to benefit from its experience and proven track record and in order for its operations to start to have a positive impact as quickly as possible . the work of the efsi on providing finance to micro , small and medium enterprises and small mid - cap companies should be channelled through the european investment fund to benefit from its experience in these activities .


### the efsi should target projects delivering high societal and economic value . in particular , the efsi should target projects that promote job creation , long - term growth and competitiveness . the efsi should support a wide range of financial products , including equity , debt or guarantees , to best accommodate the needs of the individual project . this wide range of products should allow the efsi to adapt to market needs whilst encouraging private investment in the projects . the efsi should not be a substitute for private market finance but should instead catalyse private finance by addressing market failures so as to ensure the most effective and strategic use of public money . the requirement for consistency with state aid principles should contribute to such effective and strategic use . ### the efsi should target projects delivering high societal and economic value having a direct impact on the real economy . in particular , the efsi should target projects that promote job creation , long - term growth and competitiveness . the efsi should support a wide range of financial products , including equity , debt or guarantees , to best accommodate the needs of the individual project . this wide range of products should allow the efsi to adapt to market needs whilst encouraging private investment in the projects . the efsi should not be a substitute for private market finance but should instead catalyse private finance by addressing market failures so as to ensure the most effective and strategic use of public money . the requirement for consistency with state aid principles should contribute to such effective and strategic use .


### the efsi should target projects with a higher risk - return profile than existing eib and union instruments to ensure additionality over existing operations . the efsi should finance projects across the union , including in the countries most affected by the financial crisis . the efsi should only be used where financing is not available from other sources on reasonable terms . ### the efsi should be complementary to other existing financial instruments of the eu but should target projects with a higher risk - return profile than existing eib and union instruments to ensure additionality over existing operations . the efsi should finance projects across the union , including in the countries most affected by the financial crisis . the efsi should only be used where financing is not available from other sources on reasonable terms .


### the efsi should target projects with a higher risk - return profile than existing eib and union instruments to ensure additionality over existing operations . the efsi should finance projects across the union , including in the countries most affected by the financial crisis . the efsi should only be used where financing is not available from other sources on reasonable terms . ### the efsi should target projects with very high potential for high - quality job creation and projects with a higher risk - return profile than existing eib and union instruments to ensure additionality over existing operations . the efsi should finance projects across the union , including in the countries most affected by the financial crisis . the efsi should only be used where financing is not available from other sources on reasonable terms .


### in order to enable the efsi to support investments , the union should grant a guarantee of an amount equal to eur 16 000 000 000 . when provided on a portfolio basis , the guarantee coverage should be capped depending upon the type of instrument , such as debt , equity or guarantees , as a percentage of the volume of the portfolio of outstanding commitments . it is expected that when the guarantee is combined with eur 5 000 000 000 to be provided by the eib , that the efsi support should generate eur 60 800 000 000 additional investment by the eib and eif . this eur 60 800 000 000 supported by the efsi is expected to generate a total of eur 315 000 000 000 in investment in the union within the period 2015 to 2017 . guarantees that are attached to projects which are completed without a call on a guarantee are available for supporting new operations . ### in order to enable the efsi to support investments , the union should grant a guarantee of a minimum amount equal to eur 16 000 000 000 . when provided on a portfolio basis , the guarantee coverage should be capped depending upon the type of instrument , such as debt , equity or guarantees , as a percentage of the volume of the portfolio of outstanding commitments . it is expected that when the guarantee is combined with eur 5 000 000 000 to be provided by the eib , that the efsi support should generate eur 60 800 000 000 additional investment by the eib and eif . this eur 60 800 000 000 supported by the efsi is expected to generate a total of eur 315 000 000 000 in investment in the union within the period 2015 to 2017 . guarantees that are attached to projects which are completed without a call on a guarantee are available for supporting new operations .


### in order to allow for further increase in its resources , participation in the efsi should be open to third parties , including member states , national promotional banks or public agencies owned or controlled by member states , private sector entities and entities outside the union subject to the consent of existing contributors . third parties may contribute directly to the efsi and take part in the efsi governance structure . ### in order to allow for further increase in its resources , participation in the efsi should be open to third parties , including member states , national promotional and investment banks or public agencies owned or controlled by member states , private sector entities and entities outside the union subject to the consent of existing contributors . third parties may contribute directly to the efsi and take part in the efsi governance structure .


### provided that all relevant eligibility criteria are fulfilled , member states may use european structural investment funds to contribute to the financing of eligible projects that are supported by the eu guarantee . the flexibility of this approach should maximise the potential to attract investors to the areas of investment targeted by the efsi . ### provided that all relevant eligibility criteria are fulfilled , member states may use european structural investment funds to contribute to the financing of eligible projects that are supported by the eu guarantee . the flexibility of this approach should maximise the potential to attract investors to the areas of investment targeted by the efsi . the efsi may also be used for co - financing projects eligible under european structural and investment funds .


### the eib should regularly evaluate activities supported by the efsi with a view to assessing their relevance , performance and impact and to identifying aspects that could improve future activities . such evaluations should contribute to accountability and analysis of sustainability . ### the eib should regularly evaluate activities supported by the efsi with a view to assessing their relevance , performance and economic and social impact and to identifying aspects that could improve future activities . such evaluations should contribute to accountability and analysis of sustainability .


### the eib should regularly evaluate activities supported by the efsi with a view to assessing their relevance , performance and impact and to identifying aspects that could improve future activities . such evaluations should contribute to accountability and analysis of sustainability . ### the eib should regularly evaluate activities supported by the efsi with a view to assessing their relevance , performance and impact and to identifying aspects that could improve future activities . such evaluations should contribute to accountability and analysis of sustainability . they should be forwarded in the form of a report to the european parliament at regular intervals for its opinion .


### the eib should regularly evaluate activities supported by the efsi with a view to assessing their relevance , performance and impact and to identifying aspects that could improve future activities . such evaluations should contribute to accountability and analysis of sustainability . ### the eib should regularly evaluate activities supported by the efsi with a view to assessing their relevance , performance and impact , notably as regards their social and economic impact , paying particular attention to job creation , and to identifying aspects that could improve future activities . such evaluations should contribute to accountability and analysis of sustainability .


### within the union , there are a significant number of potentially viable projects that are not being financed due to a lack of certainty and transparency with respect to such projects . often , this is because private investors are not aware of the projects or have insufficient information to make an assessment of the investment risks . the commission and the eib , with support from the member states , should promote the creation of a transparent pipeline of current and future investment projects in the union suitable for investment . this ' project pipeline ' should ensure that information is made publicly available regarding investment projects on a regular and structured basis to ensure that investors have reliable information on which to base their investment decisions . ### within the union , there are a significant number of potentially viable projects that are not being financed due to a lack of certainty and transparency with respect to such projects . often , this is because private investors are not aware of the projects or have insufficient information to make an assessment of the investment risks . the commission and the eib , based on proposals from the member states , should promote the creation of a transparent pipeline of current and future investment projects in the union suitable for investment . this ' project pipeline ' should ensure that information is made publicly available regarding investment projects on a regular and structured basis to ensure that investors have reliable information on which to base their investment decisions .


### to ensure accountability to european citizens , the eib should regularly report to the european parliament and the council on the progress and impact of the efsi . ### to ensure accountability to european citizens , the eib should regularly report to the european parliament and the council on the progress and impact of the efsi . to that end the eib should submit an annual report to the european parliament and the council for their opinion .


### the efsi agreement shall provide for the creation of a european investment advisory hub within the eib . the eiah shall have as its objective to build upon existing eib and commission advisory services in order to provide advisory support for investment project identification , preparation and development and act as a single technical advisory hub for project financing within the union . this shall include support on the use of technical assistance for project structuring , use of innovative financial instruments , use of public - private partnerships and advice , as appropriate , on relevant issues of eu legislation . ### the efsi agreement shall provide for the creation of a european investment advisory hub within the eib . the eiah shall have as its objective to build upon existing eib and commission advisory services in order to provide advisory support for investment project identification , preparation and development and act as a single technical advisory hub for project financing within the union . this shall include support on the use of technical assistance for project structuring , use of innovative financial instruments , use of public - private partnerships and advice , as appropriate , on relevant issues of eu legislation . in cooperation with the commission , it shall introduce an innovatory communications strategy to inform the public of efsi implementation measures .


### member states that become parties to the efsi agreement shall be able to provide their contribution , in particular , in the form of cash or a guarantee acceptable to the eib . other third parties shall be able to provide their contribution only in cash . ### member states that become parties to the efsi agreement shall be able to provide their contribution , in particular , in the form of cash or a guarantee acceptable to the eib . other third parties shall be able to provide their contribution only in cash . financial contributions by member states , including possible contributions to investment platforms , shall not be taken into account by the commission when defining the fiscal adjustment under the preventive and corrective arm of the stability and growth pact . in the event of an excess over the deficit reference value the commission shall not launch an edp if that excess is only due to the contribution and is small and expected to be temporary . similarly , no procedure shall be launched when assessing an excess over the debt reference value in the event that this is due solely to contributions to the efsi .


### provided that all relevant eligibility criteria are fulfilled , member states may use european structural and investment funds to contribute to the financing of eligible projects in which the eib is investing with the support of the eu guarantee . ### provided that all relevant eligibility criteria are fulfilled , member states may use european structural and investment funds to contribute to the financing of eligible projects in which the eib is investing with the support of the eu guarantee . the efsi may also be used for co - financing projects eligible for european structural and investment funds .


### the eib shall publish a comprehensive report on the functioning of the efsi ; ### the eib shall publish a comprehensive report on the functioning of the efsi and its results in&#160 ; terms of growth and jobs ;


### the documents of persons enjoying the right of free movement under union law should therefore be checked systematically against relevant databases related to stolen , misappropriated , lost and invalidated travel documents in order to avoid that persons hide their real identity . ### the documents of persons enjoying the right of free movement under union law should therefore be checked systematically against relevant databases related to stolen , misappropriated , lost , fraudulent and invalidated travel documents in order to avoid that persons hide their real identity .


### the documents of persons enjoying the right of free movement under union law should therefore be checked systematically against relevant databases related to stolen , misappropriated , lost and invalidated travel documents in order to avoid that persons hide their real identity . ### the documents of persons enjoying the right of free movement under union law should therefore be checked systematically against relevant databases related to stolen , misappropriated , fraudulent , lost and invalidated travel documents in order to avoid that persons hide their real identity .


### with council regulation no 2252 / 20049 , the union introduced the facial image and fingerprints as security elements in the passport of union citizens . these security features have been introduced in order to render the passports more secure and establish a reliable link between the holder and the passport . member states should therefore verify these biometric identifiers , in case of doubts on the authenticity of the passport or on the identity of its holder . ### with council regulation no 2252 / 20049 , the union introduced the facial image and fingerprints as security elements in the passport of union citizens . these security features have been introduced in order to render the passports more secure and establish a reliable link between the holder and the passport . member states should therefore verify at least one of these biometric identifiers , in case of doubts on the authenticity of the travel document or on the identity of its holder . the same verification should apply , where possible , to third country nationals .


### as far as the use of schengen information system is concerned this regulation constitutes an act building upon , or otherwise relating to , the schengen acquis within , respectively , the meaning of article 3 of the 2003 act of accession and article 4 of the 2011 act of accession . ### as far as the use of schengen information system is concerned this regulation constitutes an act building upon , or otherwise relating to , the schengen acquis within , respectively , the meaning of article 3 of the 2003 act of accession and article 4 of the 2011 act of accession . the results of queries in the schengen information system should be without prejudice to article 1 of council decision 2010 / 365 / eu1a . _____________________________ 1a council decision 2010 / 365 / eu of 29 june 2010 on the application of the provisions of the schengen acquis relating to the schengen information system in the republic of bulgaria and romania


### verification of the identity and the nationality of the person and the validity and authenticity of the travel document , by consulting the relevant databases , in particular : ### verification of the identity and the nationality of the person and the validity and authenticity of the travel document , including by consulting the relevant databases , in particular :


### national databases containing information on stolen , misappropriated , lost and invalidated travel documents . ### national databases containing information on stolen , misappropriated , lost and invalidated travel documents . for passports and travel documents containing a storage medium as referred to in article 1 of council regulation no 2252 / 2004* , the authenticity of the storage medium shall be checked . ____________________ * council regulation no 2252 / 2004 of 13 december 2004 on standards for security features and biometrics in passports and travel documents issued by member states . '


### national databases containing information on stolen , misappropriated , lost and invalidated travel documents ### national databases containing information on stolen , misappropriated , fraudulent , lost and invalidated travel documents


### where there is doubt on the authenticity of the travel document or on the identity of its holder , the checks shall include the verification of the biometric identifiers integrated in the passports and travel documents issued in accordance with council regulation no 2252 / 2004* . ____________________ * council regulation no 2252 / 2004 of 13 december 2004 on standards for security features and biometrics in passports and travel documents issued by member states . ' ### where there is doubt on the authenticity of the travel document or on the identity of its holder , the checks shall include the verification of the biometric identifiers integrated in the passports and travel documents issued in accordance with council regulation no 2252 / 2004 . where possible , such verification shall also be carried out regarding travel documents not covered by this regulation .


### where there is doubt on the authenticity of the travel document or on the identity of its holder , the checks shall include the verification of the biometric identifiers integrated in the passports and travel documents issued in accordance with council regulation no 2252 / 2004* . ### checks on the authenticity of the travel document or on the identity of its holder shall include the systematic verification of the biometric identifiers integrated in the passports and travel documents issued in accordance with council regulation no 2252 / 2004* .


### ' verification that the third - country national concerned is not considered to be a threat to public policy , internal security or international relations of any of the member states , including by consulting the relevant union and national databases , in particular the schengen information system ; ' ### ' verification that the third - country national concerned is not considered to be a threat to public policy , internal security or international relations of any of the member states , including by consulting the relevant union and national databases , in particular the schengen information system and , where possible , all data bases made available by third countries , following special agreements made with the union in the field of international cooperation for security and the fight against terrorism ; ' .


### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 27 to authorise , by way of derogation from paragraph 1 , a maximum tolerance limit of 10% in live weight of undersized ( ### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 27 to authorise , by way of derogation from paragraph 1 , a maximum tolerance limit of 10 % in live weight of undersized colonies of red coral . however , this paragraph shall not apply in relation to member states that have already transposed gfcm recommendation 36 / 2012 / 1 by developing adequate national management plans .


### specific monitoring and control programmes stating objectives , priorities and benchmarks for inspection activities are in place . ### specific monitoring and control programmes are in place .


### the use of remotely operated under - water vehicles for the exploitation of red coral shall be prohibited . that prohibition shall cover , as from 1 january 2015 , the use of remotely operated under - water vehicles which may have been authorized by member states in zones under national jurisdiction exclusively for observation and prospection of red coral on the basis of paragraphs 3 or 3 of recommendation gfcm / 35 / 2011 / 2 . ### the use of remotely operated under - water vehicles for the exploitation of red coral shall be prohibited . unless scientific advice states otherwise , that prohibition shall cover , as from 1 january 2015 , the use of remotely operated under - water vehicles which may have been authorized by member states in zones under national jurisdiction exclusively for observation and prospection of red coral on the basis of paragraphs 3 or 3 of recommendation gfcm / 35 / 2011 / 2 , .


### the use of remotely operated under - water vehicles for the exploitation of red coral shall be prohibited . that prohibition shall cover , as from 1 january 2015 , the use of remotely operated under - water vehicles which may have been authorized by member states in zones under national jurisdiction exclusively for observation and prospection of red coral on the basis of paragraphs 3 or 3 of recommendation gfcm / 35 / 2011 / 2 . ### the use of remotely operated under - water vehicles for the exploitation of red coral shall be prohibited . that prohibition shall cover , as from 1 january 2016 , the use of remotely operated under - water vehicles which may have been authorized by member states in zones under national jurisdiction exclusively for observation and prospection of red coral on the basis of paragraphs 3 or 3 of recommendation gfcm / 35 / 2011 / 2 . with regard to the second sentence of this paragraph , if scientific advice , as validated by the gfcm ' s scientific advisory committee , states otherwise , the commission shall adopt delegated acts , in accordance with article 27 , which shall reflect this advice .


### masters of fishing vessels shall promptly release unharmed and alive sea turtles incidentally taken in fishing gears back to the sea . ### masters of fishing vessels shall , to the extent possible , promptly release , unharmed and alive , sea turtles incidentally taken in fishing gear back to the sea .


### masters of fishing vessels shall not bring ashore sea turtles , unless as part of a specific rescue programme and provided that the competent national authorities concerned have been duly and officially informed prior to returning to port . ### masters of fishing vessels shall not bring ashore sea turtles , unless as part of a specific rescue or national conservation programme or unless this is otherwise required in order to rescue and secure assistance for the recovery of harmed and comatose individual sea turtles and provided that the competent national authorities concerned have been duly and officially informed prior to returning to port .


### vessels using purse seines for small pelagic species or surrounding nets without purse line for pelagic species shall not encircle sea turtles . ### to the extent practicable , vessels using purse seines for small pelagic species or surrounding nets without purse line for pelagic species shall avoid encircling sea turtles .


### masters of fishing vessels having accidentally taken specimens of monk seals in their fishing gears shall promptly release them unharmed and alive . the carcass of dead specimens shall be landed and shall be seized and destroyed by the national authorities . ### masters of fishing vessels having accidentally taken specimens of monk seals in their fishing gears shall promptly release them unharmed and alive . the carcass of dead specimens shall be landed and shall be seized and destroyed by the competent national authorities or used for scientific purposes .


### masters of fishing vessels authorised to harvest red coral shall have on board a logbook in which are reported the daily catches of red coral and fishing activity by area and depths , including the number of fishing days and diving . that information shall be communicated to the competent national authorities without delay . ### fishing vessels authorised to harvest red coral shall have on board a logbook in which are reported the daily catches of red coral and fishing activity by area and depths , including the number of fishing days and diving . that information shall be communicated to the competent national authorities without delay .


### any event of incidental catch and release of sharks and rays species listed in annex ii or in annex iii to the protocol concerning specially protected areas and biological diversity in the mediterranean . ### any event of incidental catch and , where required by legislation , release of sharks and rays species listed in annex ii or in annex iii to the protocol concerning specially protected areas and biological diversity in the mediterranean .


### proposal for a regulation of the european parliament and of the council on strengthening the security of identity cards of union citizens and of residence documents issued to union citizens and their family members exercising their right of free movement ### proposal for a regulation of the european parliament and of the council on identity cards of union citizens and residence documents issued to union citizens and their family members exercising their right of free movement


### the specifications of the international civil aviation organisation document 9303 on machine - readable documents which ensure global interoperability including for machine readability and using visual inspection should be taken into account for the purpose of this regulation . ### the specifications of the international civil aviation organisation document 9303 on machine - readable documents which ensure global interoperability including for machine readability and using visual inspection should be taken into account by the commission when drawing up additional technical specifications .


### security standards / format / specifications ### security standards


### no sooner than six years after the date of application of this regulation , the commission shall carry out an evaluation of this regulation and present a report on the main findings to the european parliament , the council and the european economic and social committee . the evaluation shall be conducted according to the commission ' s better regulation guidelines . ### no later than six years after the date of application of this regulation , the commission shall carry out an evaluation of this regulation and present it and a report on the main findings to the european parliament , the council and the european economic and social committee . the evaluation shall be conducted according to the commission ' s better regulation guidelines .


### with the adoption of directive 2017 / 1371 of the european parliament and of the council3 and council regulation 2017 / 19394 , the union has substantially strengthened the means available to protect the financial interests of the union by means of criminal law . the european public prosecutor ' s office will have the power to carry out criminal investigations and bring indictments related to criminal offences affecting the union budget , as defined in directive 2017 / 1371 , in the participating member states . _________________ 3 directive 2017 / 1371 of the european parliament and of the council of 5 july 2017 on the fight against fraud to the union ' s financial interests by means of criminal law . 4 council regulation 2017 / 1939 of 12 october 2017 implementing enhanced cooperation on the establishment of the european public prosecutor’s office . ### with the adoption of directive 2017 / 1371 of the european parliament and of the council3 and council regulation 2017 / 19394 , the union has substantially strengthened the harmonised legal framework provisions regarding means available to protect the financial interests of the union by means of criminal law . the european public prosecutor ' s office is a key commission priority in the field of criminal justice and anti - fraud policy , having the power to carry out criminal investigations and bring indictments related to criminal offences affecting the union budget , as defined in directive 2017 / 1371 , in the participating member states . _________________ 3 directive 2017 / 1371 of the european parliament and of the council of 5 july 2017 on the fight against fraud to the union ' s financial interests by means of criminal law . 4 council regulation 2017 / 1939 of 12 october 2017 implementing enhanced cooperation on the establishment of the european public prosecutor’s office .


### the european anti - fraud office conducts administrative investigations into administrative irregularities as well as into criminal behaviour . at the end of its investigations , it may make judicial recommendations to the national prosecution authorities , aimed at enabling indictments and prosecutions in the member states . in future , in the member states participating in the eppo , it will report suspected criminal offences to the eppo , and will collaborate with it in the context of its investigations . ### to protect the financial interests of the union , the european anti - fraud office conducts administrative investigations into administrative irregularities as well as into criminal behaviour . at the end of its investigations , it may make judicial recommendations to the national prosecution authorities , aimed at enabling indictments and prosecutions in the member states . in future , in the member states participating in the eppo , it will report suspected criminal offences to the eppo , and will collaborate with it in the context of its investigations , by offering technical and logistic support for example .


### therefore , regulation no 883 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council5 should be amended following the adoption of regulation 2017 / 1939 . the provisions governing the relationship between the eppo and the office in regulation 2017 / 1939 should be reflected and complemented by the rules in regulation no 883 / 2013 to ensure the highest level of protection of the financial interests of the union through synergies between the two bodies . _________________ 5 regulation no 883 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 september 2013 concerning investigations conducted by the european anti - fraud office and repealing regulation no 1073 / 1999 of the european parliament and of the council and council regulation no 1074 / 1999 . ### therefore , regulation no 883 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council5 should be amended and correspondingly adapted following the adoption of regulation 2017 / 1939 . the provisions governing the relationship between the eppo and the office in regulation 2017 / 1939 should be reflected and complemented by the rules in regulation no 883 / 2013 to ensure the highest level of protection of the financial interests of the union through synergies between the two bodies , which means implementing the principles of close cooperation , information exchange , complementarity and avoidance of duplication _________________ 5 regulation no 883 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 september 2013 concerning investigations conducted by the european anti - fraud office and repealing regulation no 1073 / 1999 of the european parliament and of the council and council regulation no 1074 / 1999 .


### in conformity with regulation 2017 / 1939 , the office should in principle not open an administrative investigation parallel to an investigation conducted by the eppo into the same facts . however , in certain cases , the protection of the union’s financial interests may require that the office carry out a complementary administrative investigation before the conclusion of criminal proceedings initiated by the eppo with the purpose of ascertaining whether precautionary measures are necessary , or financial , disciplinary or administrative action should be taken . these complementary investigations may be appropriate , inter alia , when necessary to recover amounts due to the union budget subject to specific time - barring rules , when the amounts at risk are very high , or where there is the need to avoid further expenditure in risk situations through administrative measures . ### in conformity with regulation 2017 / 1939 , the office should in principle not open an administrative investigation parallel to an investigation conducted by the eppo into the same facts . however , in certain cases , the protection of the union’s financial interests may require that the office carry out a complementary administrative investigation before the conclusion of criminal proceedings initiated by the eppo with the purpose of ascertaining whether precautionary measures are necessary , or financial , disciplinary or administrative action should be taken . these complementary investigations may be appropriate , inter alia , when necessary to recover amounts due to the union budget subject to specific time - barring rules , when the amounts at risk are very high , or where there is the need to avoid further expenditure in risk situations through administrative measures . considering their complementary nature , such investigations should only be carried out upon agreement of the eppo .


### regulation 2017 / 1939 provides that the eppo may request such complementary investigations to the office . in cases where the eppo does not request it , such a complementary investigation should also be possible on the initiative of the office , under certain conditions . in particular , the eppo should be able to object to the opening or continuation of an investigation by the office , or to the performance of specific acts of investigation by it . the reasons for this objection should be based on the need to protect the effectiveness of the eppo ' s investigation and should be proportionate to this aim . the office should refrain from performing the action on which the eppo raised an objection . if the eppo does not object , the office investigation should be conducted in close consultation with the eppo . ### regulation 2017 / 1939 provides that the eppo may request such complementary investigations to the office . in cases where the eppo does not request it , such a complementary investigation should also be possible on the initiative of the office , under specific conditions , after consultation with the eppo . in particular , the eppo should be able to object to the opening or continuation of an investigation by the office , or to the performance of specific acts of investigation by it . the reasons for this objection should be based on the need to protect the effectiveness of the eppo ' s investigation and should be proportionate to this aim . the office should refrain from performing the action on which the eppo raised an objection . if the eppo agrees to the request , the office investigation should be conducted in close consultation with the eppo .


### to ensure effective coordination between the office and the eppo , information should be exchanged between them on a continuous basis . the exchange of information in the stages prior to the opening of investigations by the office and the eppo is particularly relevant to ensure proper coordination between the respective actions and avoid duplication . the office and the eppo should specify the modalities and conditions of this exchange of information in their working arrangements . ### to ensure effective coordination between the office and the eppo , information should be exchanged between them on a continuous basis . the exchange of information in the stages prior to the opening of investigations by the office and the eppo is particularly relevant to ensure proper coordination between the respective actions and avoid duplication for this purpose , the office and the eppo should make use of the hit / no hit functions of their respective case management systems . the office and the eppo should specify the modalities and conditions of this exchange of information in their working arrangements . the director - general of the office and the european chief public prosecutor should meet on a regular basis to discuss matters of common interest .


### to ensure effective coordination between the office and the eppo , information should be exchanged between them on a continuous basis . the exchange of information in the stages prior to the opening of investigations by the office and the eppo is particularly relevant to ensure proper coordination between the respective actions and avoid duplication . the office and the eppo should specify the modalities and conditions of this exchange of information in their working arrangements . ### to ensure effective coordination , cooperation and transparency between the office and the eppo , information should be exchanged between them on a continuous basis . the exchange of information in the stages prior to the opening of investigations by the office and the eppo is particularly relevant to ensure proper coordination between the respective actions to guarantee complementarity and avoid duplication . the office and the eppo should specify the modalities and conditions of this exchange of information in their working arrangements , including the possibility to exchange comprehensive procedural files .


### in internal investigations and , where necessary , in external investigations the office has access to any relevant information held by the institutions , bodies , offices and agencies . it is necessary , as suggested by the commission evaluation , to clarify that this access should be possible irrespective of the medium on which this information or data is stored , in order to reflect evolving technological progress . ### in internal investigations and , where necessary , in external investigations the office has access to any relevant information held by the institutions , bodies , offices and agencies . it is necessary , as suggested by the commission evaluation , to clarify that this access should be possible irrespective of the type of medium on which this information or data is stored , in order to reflect evolving technological progress .


### in order to step up the fight against fraud , corruption and any other illegal activity affecting the financial interests of the european union and of the european atomic energy community , the european anti - fraud office established by decision 1999 / 352 / ec , ecsc , euratom shall exercise the powers of investigation conferred on the commission by : ### in article 1 , the introductory part of paragraph 1 is replaced by the following : in order to step up the fight against fraud , corruption and any other illegal activity or irregularity affecting the financial interests of the european and of the european atomic energy community , the european anti - fraud office established by decision 1999 / 352 / ec , ecsc , euratom shall exercise the powers of investigation conferred on the commission by :


### the office shall provide the member states with assistance from the commission in organising close and regular cooperation between their competent authorities in order to coordinate their action aimed at protecting the financial interests of the union against fraud . the office shall contribute to the design and development of methods of preventing and combating fraud , corruption and any other illegal activity affecting the financial interests of the union . the office shall promote and coordinate , with and among the member states , the sharing of operational experience and best procedural practices in the field of the protection of the financial interests of the union , and shall support joint anti - fraud actions undertaken by member states on a voluntary basis . ### in article 1 , paragraph 2 is replaced by the following : 2 . the office shall provide the member states with assistance from the commission in organising close and regular cooperation between their competent authorities in order to coordinate their action aimed at protecting the financial interests of the union against fraud . the office shall contribute to the design and development of methods of preventing and combating fraud , corruption and any other illegal activity or irregularity affecting the financial interests of the union . the office shall promote and coordinate , with and among the member states , the sharing of operational experience and best procedural practices in the field of the protection of the financial interests of the union , and shall support joint anti - fraud actions undertaken by member states on a voluntary basis .


### regulation no 45 / 2001 . ### in article 1 , paragraph 3 , point is replaced by the following : ' regulation no 45 / 2001 and regulation 2016 / 679 . '


### regulation no 45 / 2001 . ### in article 1 , point of paragraph 3 is replaced by the following : ' regulation 2018 / 1725 ; '


### the office shall designate a data protection officer in accordance with article 24 of regulation no 45 / 2001 . ; ### the office shall designate a data protection officer in accordance with article 43 of regulation 2018 / 1725 . ;


### within the institutions , bodies , offices and agencies established by , or on the basis of , the treaties , the office shall conduct administrative investigations for the purpose of fighting fraud , corruption and any other illegal activity affecting the financial interests of the union . ### in article 1 , paragraph 4 is replaced by the following : 4 . within the institutions , bodies , offices and agencies established by , or on the basis of , the treaties , and without prejudice to article 12d , the office shall conduct administrative investigations for the purpose of fighting fraud , corruption and any other illegal activity or irregularity affecting the financial interests of the union .


### the office shall establish and maintain a close relationship with the european public prosecutor ' s office established in enhanced cooperation by council regulation 2017 / 193913 . this relationship shall be based on mutual cooperation and on information exchange . it shall aim in particular to ensure that all available means are used to protect the union’s financial interests through the complementarity of their respective mandates and the support provided by the office to the eppo . _________________ 13 council regulation 2017 / 1939 of 12 october 2017 implementing enhanced cooperation on the establishment of the european public prosecutor’s office . ### the office shall establish and maintain a close relationship with the european public prosecutor ' s office established in enhanced cooperation by council regulation 2017 / 193913 . this relationship shall be based on mutual cooperation , complementarity , avoidance of duplication and information exchange . it shall aim in particular to ensure that all available means are used to protect the union’s financial interests through the complementarity of their respective mandates and the support provided by the office to the eppo , including technical and logistic support . _________________ 13 council regulation 2017 / 1939 of 12 october 2017 implementing enhanced cooperation on the establishment of the european public prosecutor’s office .


### for the application of this regulation , competent authorities of the member states and institutions , bodies , offices or agencies may establish administrative arrangements with the office . those administrative arrangements may concern , in particular , the transmission of information and the conduct of investigations . ### in article 1 , paragraph 5 is replaced by the following : 5 . for the application of this regulation , competent authorities of the member states and institutions , bodies , offices or agencies may establish administrative arrangements with the office . those administrative arrangements may concern , in particular , the transmission of information , the conduct and the follow - up of investigations .


### ‘ fraud , corruption and any other illegal activity affecting the financial interests of the union’ shall have the meaning applied to those words in the relevant union acts ; ### in article 2 , point 3 is replaced by the following : ‘ fraud , corruption and any other illegal activity or irregularity affecting the financial interests of the union’ shall have the meaning applied to those words in the relevant union acts ;


### ‘ person concerned’ shall mean any person or economic operator suspected of having committed fraud , corruption or any other illegal activity affecting the financial interests of the union and who is therefore subject to investigation by the office ; ### in article 2 , point 5 is replaced by the following : ‘ person concerned’ shall mean any person or economic operator suspected of having committed fraud , corruption or any other illegal activity or irregularity affecting the financial interests of the union and who is therefore subject to investigation by the office ;


### external investigations ### on - the - spot checks and inspections in the member states and third countries


### internal investigations ### in article 4 , the title is replaced by the following : further provisions on investigations


### within the scope defined in article 1 and points and of article 2 , the office shall carry out on - the - spot checks and inspections in the member states and , in accordance with the cooperation and mutual assistance agreements and any other legal instrument in force , in third countries and on the premises of international organisations . ### within the scope defined in article 1 , the office shall carry out on - the - spot checks and inspections in the member states and , in accordance with the cooperation and mutual assistance agreements and any other legal instrument in force , in third countries and on the premises of international organisations .


### economic operators shall cooperate with the office in the course of its investigations . the office may request oral information , including through interviews , and written information from economic operators . ### economic operators shall cooperate with the office in the course of its investigations . the office may request oral and written information from economic operators in accordance with article 4 .


### the member state concerned shall ensure , in accordance with regulation no 2185 / 96 , that the staff of the office are allowed access to all information and documents relating to the matter under investigation which prove necessary in order for the on - the - spot checks and inspection to be carried out effectively and efficiently , and that they are able to assume custody of documents or data to ensure that there is no danger of their disappearance . ### the member state concerned shall ensure , in accordance with regulation no 2185 / 96 , that the staff of the office are allowed access to all information and documents relating to the matter under investigation which prove necessary in order for the on - the - spot checks and inspection to be carried out effectively and efficiently and proportionately , and that they are able to assume custody of documents or data to ensure that there is no danger of their disappearance . the fundamental rights , and in particular the right to privacy , shall be fully respected .