### this directive should not prejudice the right of each member state to decide on the standard time or times for the territories under its jurisdiction and falling under the territorial scope of the treaties , and on further changes thereto . however , in order to ensure that the application of summer - time arrangements by some member states only does not disrupt the functioning of the internal market , member states should refrain from changing the standard time in any given territory under their jurisdiction for reasons related to seasonal changes , be such change presented as a change of time zone . moreover , in order to minimise disruptions , inter alia , to transport , communications and other concerned sectors , they should notify the commission in due time of their intention to change their standard time and subsequently apply the notified changes . the commission should , on the basis of that notification , inform all other member states so that they can take all necessary measures . it should also inform the general public and stakeholders by publishing this information . ### this directive should not prejudice the right of each member state to decide on the standard time or times for the territories under its jurisdiction and falling under the territorial scope of the treaties , and on further changes thereto . however , in order to ensure that the application of summer - time arrangements by some member states only does not disrupt the functioning of the internal market , member states should refrain from changing the standard time in any given territory under their jurisdiction for reasons related to seasonal changes , be such change presented as a change of time zone . moreover , in order to minimise disruptions , inter alia , to transport , communications , the agricultural sector and other concerned sectors , they should notify the commission in due time of their intention to change their standard time and subsequently apply the notified changes . the commission should , on the basis of that notification , inform all other member states so that they can take all necessary measures . it should also inform the general public and stakeholders by publishing this information .


### member states shall not apply seasonal changes to their standard time or times . ### member states shall not apply seasonal changes to their standard time or times . they shall jointly choose either permanent standard time or permanent summer time throughout the eu .


### there are fundamental differences between member states when it comes to competences conferred on national regulatory authorities with regard to market monitoring and regulatory oversight of parcel delivery providers . this has been confirmed by a joint report48 prepared by the european regulators group for postal services and the body of european regulators for electronic communications , who concluded that national regulatory authorities need the appropriate regulatory powers to intervene and that such powers do not seem to be present in all member states . those differences result in additional administrative burdens and compliance costs for parcel delivery service providers who operate cross - border . those differences therefore constitute an obstacle to the cross - border provision of parcel delivery services and thus have a direct effect on the functioning of the internal market . _________________ 48 bor 214 / ergp pl 32 . ### there are fundamental differences between member states when it comes to competences conferred on national regulatory authorities with regard to market monitoring and regulatory oversight of parcel delivery providers . this has been confirmed by a joint report48 prepared by the european regulators group for postal services and the body of european regulators for electronic communications . where cross - border parcel delivery prices are found to be unreasonably high , national regulatory authorities can require the parcel delivery services to supply relevant price information without this entailing additional administrative burdens and compliance costs for parcel delivery service providers who operate cross - border . _________________ 48 bor 214 / ergp pl 32 .


### the market for cross - border parcel delivery services is diverse and complex , with different providers offering different services and prices depending on weight , size and format of the items sent as well as destination , added value features , such as traceability solutions , and the number of items sent . that diversity makes parcel delivery services hard to compare between different providers , both in terms of quality and price . furthermore , low volume senders , such as small and medium - sized enterprises and individuals are often not aware of the existence of different parcel delivery services offered . ### the market for cross - border parcel delivery services is diverse and complex , with different providers offering different services and prices depending on weight , size and format of the items sent as well as destination , added value features , such as traceability solutions , and the number of items sent . that diversity makes it hard for consumers and users to compare parcel delivery services as between different providers , in terms of quality and price , because they are often not aware of the existence of different parcel delivery options for similar services in cross - border online trade . it should be made easier , in particular , for small and medium - sized enterprises and individuals to access the relevant information .


### an estimated 80 % of addressed postal items generated by e - commerce today weigh less than two kilograms , and are often processed in the letter - post mail stream . it is important that those postal items are subject to this regulation , notably to the requirements on transparency of tariffs and the assessment of their affordability . ### an estimated 80 % of addressed postal items generated by e - commerce today weigh less than two kilograms , and are often processed in the letter - post mail stream . in order to prevent unfair competitive practices , those postal items must be subject to this regulation .


### therefore , it is important to provide a clear definition of parcel delivery services and to specify which postal items are covered by that definition . this concerns in particular postal items , other than items of correspondence , which because of their weight are commonly used for sending goods and merchandise . this regulation should therefore cover , in line with consistent practice , postal items weighing up to 31 . 5 kg , as heavier items cannot be handled by a single average individual without mechanical aids . in line with current practice and directive 97 / 67 / ec , each step in the postal chain , i . e . clearance , sorting and delivery should be considered parcel delivery services . transport alone that is not undertaken in conjunction with one of those steps should fall outside the scope of parcel delivery services as it can in this case be assumed that this activity is part of the transport sector . ### therefore , it is important to provide a clear definition of “parcels” and “parcel delivery services” and to specify which postal items and parcels are covered by those definitions . this concerns in particular items handled or not by the universal service provider , other than items of correspondence , which because of their weight are commonly used for sending goods and merchandise with or without commercial value . this regulation should therefore cover , in line with consistent practice , parcels , handled or not by the universal service provider , weighing up to 31 . 5 kg , as heavier items cannot be handled by a single average individual without mechanical aids . in line with the current practice , each step of the parcel delivery chain , i . e . clearance , sorting and delivery should be considered parcel delivery services including when provided by express and courier service providers , as well as consolidators . parcel delivery service providers using alternative business models and e - commerce platforms should also be subject to this regulation if they provide at least one of these steps in the delivery chain . however , established freight or transport logistics providers , in contrast with individual independent subcontractors of the parcel delivery service provider , should not be covered by this regulation .


### it is necessary that national regulatory authorities have knowledge and information for statistical purposes about parcel delivery service providers active on the market . however , in order to limit the administrative burden for small parcel delivery service providers who are only active on a national or regional market , a threshold should be applied , based on the number of persons working for the service provider and involved in the provision of parcel delivery services . ### it is necessary that national regulatory authorities have knowledge and information for statistical purposes about parcel delivery service providers active on the market . data collected in respect of terminal dues should be processed under conditions of strict secrecy because they include trade secrets , in accordance with free - market principles . the administrative burden on parcel delivery services should not be unduly increased . a threshold should be applied so as not to impose an undue administrative burden on smaller parcel delivery service providers active only on a national or regional market .


### when providing information to the national regulatory authority , it should be taken into account that parcel delivery service providers may have already provided certain information to the same national regulatory authority . parcel delivery services are important for small and medium - sized enterprises and individuals and they should be able to compare easily between different providers . therefore , the services for which tariffs should be provided by universal service providers should be clearly defined . those tariffs should be published by the commission on a dedicated webpage and should , together with the confidential regular provision of the underlying terminal rates , constitute the basis for the national regulatory authorities to assess the affordability of tariffs for cross - border parcel delivery services . parcel delivery service providers other than universal service providers may voluntarily provide , in a comparable form , their national regulatory authority with the tariffs for the same items provided that such items are delivered at the home or the premises of the addressee . ### national regulatory authorities must , in order to avoid duplication and the imposition of unnecessary additional administration and costs , ensure that parcel delivery service providers which have already supplied their information are not required to supply it a second time . parcel delivery services are important for small and medium - sized enterprises and consumers and they should be able to compare easily between different providers . therefore , the services for which tariffs should be provided by universal service providers should be clearly defined . those tariffs should be published by the commission on a dedicated webpage ; the data collected about terminal dues , to be provided confidentially and regularly to the national regulatory authorities , constitute the basis for those authorities to assess the affordability of tariffs . parcel delivery service providers other than universal service providers may voluntarily provide , in a comparable form , their national regulatory authority with the tariffs for the same items provided that such items are delivered at the home or the premises of the addressee .


### because of their small size and dimensions , certain postal items should not be subject to the obligations set out with regard to transparency of tariffs . the postal items subject to those obligations should therefore have a minimum width of 20 mm . ### because of their small size and dimensions , certain postal items should not be subject to these obligations . the postal items subject to those obligations should therefore have a minimum width of 20 mm .


### significant differences between domestic and cross - border tariffs for parcel delivery services should be justified by objective criteria , such as additional costs for transport and a reasonable profit margin . universal service providers providing parcel delivery services should be required to provide such justification without delay . ### significant differences between domestic and cross - border tariffs for parcel delivery services should be justified by objective criteria , such as , for example , additional costs for transport and a reasonable profit margin . parcel delivery service providers providing cross - border parcel delivery services should be required to provide such justification without delay .


### in order to ensure transparency across the union , the analysis of a national regulatory authority should be submitted to the national regulatory authorities of the other member states and to the commission . confidentiality is to be ensured by the national regulatory authorities and the commission . the commission may also request the european regulators group for postal services to provide a union - wide analysis on the basis of the national contributions . ### in order to ensure transparency across the union , the analysis of a national regulatory authority should be submitted to the national regulatory authorities of the concerned member states and to the commission . confidentiality should be ensured by the national regulatory authorities and the commission . the commission may also request the european regulators group for postal services to provide a union - wide analysis on the basis of the national contributions , on condition that confidentiality is ensured .


### by 31 march of each calendar year , all parcel delivery service providers shall submit the following information to the national regulatory authority of the member state in which they are established : ### by 31 may of each calendar year , all parcel delivery service providers shall submit the following information to the national regulatory authority of the member state in which they are established unless the national regulatory authority has already requested such information :


### all parcel delivery service providers shall submit the following information to the national regulatory authority of the member state in which they are established : ### if they have not already been requested to do so by the member state national regulatory authority , all parcel delivery service providers shall submit the following information to the national regulatory authority of the member state in which they are established :


### when no agreement is reached on the basis of the individual offer referred to in paragraph 6 , the parcel delivery service provider requesting access may submit the individual offer made by the universal service provider to the national regulatory authority . if necessary , the national regulatory authority shall change the individual offer to give effect to the obligations laid down in this article . ### when no agreement is reached on the basis of the individual offer referred to in paragraph 6 , the parcel delivery service provider requesting access may approach the national regulatory authority and apply for dispute settlement .


### whether the affordability of cross - border parcel delivery services has improved , including for users located in remote or sparsely populated areas ; ### whether cross - border parcel delivery has improved throughout the eu , including for&#160 ; consumers located in remote or sparsely populated areas ;


### the broad membership of the general board of the esrb is a major asset . recent developments in the financial supervisory architecture of the union , and in particular the set - up of a banking union , are however not reflected in the composition of that general board . for that reason , the chair of the supervisory board of the ecb and the chair of the single resolution board should become members with voting rights of the general board of the esrb . corresponding adjustments should also be made to the steering committee and to the advisory technical committee , respectively . ### the broad membership of the general board of the esrb is a major asset . recent developments in the financial supervisory architecture of the union , and in particular the set - up of a banking union , should also be reflected in the composition of that general board and be taken into account .


### article 3 of council regulation no 1096 / 20106 provides that the head of the secretariat of the esrb is to be appointed by the ecb , in consultation with the general board of the esrb . to raise the profile of the head of secretariat of the esrb , the general board of the esrb should assess , in an open and transparent procedure , whether the shortlisted candidates for the position of head of secretariat of the esrb possess the qualities and experience necessary to manage the esrb secretariat . the general board should inform the european parliament and the council about the assessment procedure . furthermore , the tasks of the head of the esrb secretariat should be clarified . __________________ 6 council regulation no 1096 / 2010 of 17 november 2010 conferring specific tasks upon the european central bank concerning the functioning of the european systemic risk board . ### article 3 of council regulation no 1096 / 20106 provides that the head of the secretariat of the esrb is to be appointed by the ecb , in consultation with the general board of the esrb . to raise the profile of the head of secretariat of the esrb , the general board of the esrb should assess , in an open and transparent procedure , whether the shortlisted candidates for the position of head of secretariat of the esrb possess the qualities and experience necessary to manage the esrb secretariat . in addition , the independence of the head of the esrb secretariat and his or her commitment to act without taking instructions from any public or private bodies should be guaranteed . the general board should inform the european parliament and the council about the assessment procedure . the european parliament and the council should be able to ask the general board for additional information . the appointment procedure set out in this regulation is without prejudice to the ultimate responsibility of the ecb for appointing the head of the esrb secretariat , in accordance with the consultation procedure laid down in article 3 of regulation 1096 / 2010 , so long as that regulation is not revised . furthermore , the tasks of the head of the esrb secretariat should be sufficiently explained and clarified through the list of those tasks included in this regulation , and duplication between tasks carried out by the ecb and tasks carried out by the esrb should be avoided . __________________ 6 council regulation no 1096 / 2010 of 17 november 2010 conferring specific tasks upon the european central bank concerning the functioning of the european systemic risk board .


### to ensure the quality and relevance of the esrb opinions , recommendations and decisions , the advisory technical committee and advisory scientific committee are expected to consult stakeholders , where appropriate , at an early stage and in an open and transparent manner . ### to ensure the quality and relevance of the esrb opinions , recommendations and decisions , the advisory technical committee and advisory scientific committee are expected to consult , where appropriate , a broad range of stakeholders representing a variety of opinions and interests , at an early stage and in an open and transparent manner . the esrb should have due regard to the outcome of those consultations . .


### to ensure the quality and relevance of the esrb opinions , recommendations and decisions , the advisory technical committee and advisory scientific committee are expected to consult stakeholders , where appropriate , at an early stage and in an open and transparent manner . ### to ensure the quality and relevance of the esrb opinions , recommendations and decisions , the advisory technical committee and advisory scientific committee are expected to consult stakeholders , relevant experts and social partners , where appropriate , at an early stage and in an open , pluralistic and transparent manner . for the sake of increased efficiency , the results of those consultations should be fully taken into account .


### when giving directions to the head of secretariat of the esrb in accordance with article 4 of council regulation no 1096 / 2010 , the esrb chair and the steering committee may in particular address the following : ### when giving directions to the managing director of the esrb in accordance with article 4 of council regulation no 1096 / 2010 , the esrb chair and the steering committee may in particular address the following :


### the chair shall represent the esrb externally . the chair may delegate tasks related to the external representation of the esrb to the head of the secretariat . ### the chair shall represent the esrb externally . the chair may delegate tasks related to the external representation of the esrb to the managing director .


### the chair shall represent the esrb externally . the chair may delegate tasks related to the external representation of the esrb to the head of the secretariat . ; ### the chair shall represent the esrb externally . the chair may delegate tasks related to the external representation of the esrb , with the exception of the tasks set out in article 19 , and , to the head of the secretariat . ;


### regulation no 1257 / 2013 contains reference to directive 91 / 692 / eec . the relevant provision relates to the first reporting exercise , which has already ended . the relevant provision should therefore be deleted . ### the second subparagraph of article 21 of regulation no 1257 / 2013 refers to directive 91 / 692 / eec , which is to be repealed . pursuant to that provision , the first reporting exercise is due to start on the date of application of regulation no 1257 / 2013 . on 19 december 2016 , by means of implementing decision 2016 / 2323 , the commission established the first version of the european list of ship recycling facilities . in accordance with article 26 of regulation no 1257 / 2013 , member states are able to authorise the recycling of ships in ship recycling facilities included in the european list prior to the date of application of that regulation . in such circumstances , regulation no 1013 / 2006 does not apply . in order to avoid a gap where information is collected under neither regulation no 1013 / 2006 nor regulation no 1257 / 2013 , it is appropriate to introduce a transitional reporting period between the date of the first anticipated authorisation under article 26 of regulation no 1257 / 2013 in a given member state and the date of application of that regulation for each member state that decides to use the transitional period provided for in that article . to limit the related administrative burden for each such member state , it is not necessary that the information collected during that transitional period form the basis of a separate report . instead , it should be sufficient that such information be incorporated or form part of the first regular report covering the three - year period from the date of application of regulation no 1257 / 2013 .


### the commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 15a to adapt to technical and scientific progress the annexes . ### the commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 15a to amend the annexes in order to adapt them to technical and scientific progress .


### in article 21 of regulation no 1257 / 2013 , paragraph 2 is replaced by the following : ### in article 21 of regulation no 1257 / 2013 , the first and second subparagraphs of paragraph 2 are replaced by the following :


### the first electronic report shall cover the period from the date of publication of the european list to 31 december 2018 . . ### the first electronic report shall cover the three - year period starting on the date of application of this regulation , in accordance with article 32 . where a member state authorises the recycling of ships in ship recycling facilities included in the european list prior to the date of application of this regulation in accordance with article 26 , the first electronic report of that member state shall also cover the period from the date of such authorisation to the date of application of this regulation . '


### the internal market should allow institutions to operate in other member states and ensure a high level of protection for members and beneficiaries of occupational retirement schemes . ### in the internal market , institutions should have the possibility to operate in other member states and ensure a high level of protection for members and beneficiaries of occupational retirement schemes .


### action is needed to further develop complementary private retirement savings such as occupational pensions . this is important since social - security systems are coming under increasing pressure , which means that citizens will increasingly rely on occupational retirement pensions as a complement in the future . occupational retirement pensions should be developed , without , however , calling into question the importance of social - security pension systems in terms of secure , durable and effective social protection , which should guarantee a decent standard of living in old age and should therefore be at the centre of the objective of strengthening the european social model . ### action is needed to further develop complementary private retirement savings such as occupational pensions . this is important since social - security systems are coming under increasing pressure , which means that citizens will increasingly rely on occupational retirement pensions as a complement in the future . occupational retirement pensions should be developed , without , however , calling into question the importance of social - security pension systems in terms of secure , durable and effective social protection , which should guarantee a decent standard of living in old age and should therefore be at the centre of the objective of strengthening the european social model . regrettably , suggestions by the commission and eiopa that solvency ii regimes might be applied to institutions for occupational retirement provision have created legal uncertainty and an unpredictable context for planning and therefore hampered the further development of those institutions . priority must be assigned to creating legal certainty , reinforcing successful models of institution for occupational retirement provision and protecting their continued existence .


### in the event of the bankruptcy of a sponsoring undertaking , a member faces the risk of losing both his / her job and his / her acquired pension rights . this makes it necessary to ensure that there is a clear separation between that undertaking and the institution and that minimum prudential standards are laid down to protect members . ### in the event of the bankruptcy of a sponsoring undertaking , a member faces the risk of losing both his / her job and his / her acquired pension rights . this makes it necessary to ensure that there is a clear separation between that undertaking and the institution and that minimum prudential standards through assurances are laid down to protect members .


### institutions for occupational retirement provision are financial service providers which bear a heavy responsibility for the provision of occupational retirement benefits and therefore should meet certain minimum prudential standards with respect to their activities and conditions of operation . ### institutions for occupational retirement provision are not financial service providers but provide collective social welfare benefits ; as collective organisations managed and supervised by the social partners , they bear a heavy responsibility for the provision of occupational retirement benefits and therefore should meet certain minimum prudential standards with respect to their activities and conditions of operation , taking due account of national rules and traditions .


### the competent authority should exercise its powers having as its prime objective the protection of members and beneficiaries . ### the competent authority should exercise its powers having as its prime objective the protection of the rights of members and beneficiaries and the stability and soundness of the institutions .


### ‘ retirement benefits’ means benefits paid by reference to reaching , or the expectation of reaching , retirement or , where they are supplementary to those benefits and provided on an ancillary basis , in the form of payments on death , disability , or cessation of employment or in the form of support payments or services in case of sickness , indigence or death . in order to facilitate financial security in retirement , these benefits usually take the form of payments for life . they may , however , also be payments made for a temporary period or as a lump sum . ### ‘ retirement benefits’ means benefits paid by reference to reaching , or the expectation of reaching , retirement or , where they are supplementary to those benefits and provided on an ancillary basis , in the form of payments on death , disability , or cessation of employment or in the form of support payments or services in case of sickness , indigence or death , or survivor´s benefits where they are attached to supplementary pension schemes . in order to facilitate financial security in retirement , these benefits usually take the form of payments for life . they may , however , also be payments made for a temporary period or as a lump sum .


### member states shall allow institutions authorised or registered in their territories to transfer all or a part of their pension schemes to receiving institutions authorised or registered in other member states . ### member states may allow institutions authorised or registered in their territories to transfer , fully or partly , a pension scheme ' s liabilities or technical provisions , as well as other obligations and rights and corresponding assets , or cash equivalent thereof , to receiving institutions authorised or registered in other member states , provided that , in case of a transfer of part of the pension scheme , the viability of both the transferred and the remaining part of the pension scheme is ensured and the rights of&#160 ; members are adequately protected after the transfer . the receiving institution shall operate the pension scheme in accordance with the social and labour law of the host member state , thereby not changing the level of protection of the members and beneficiaries concerned by the transfer .


### unless national social and labour law on the organisation of pension systems provides otherwise , the transfer and its conditions shall be made subject to prior approval by the members and beneficiaries concerned or , where applicable , their representatives . in any event , information on the conditions of the transfer shall be made available to the members and beneficiaries concerned or , where applicable , their representatives at least four months before the application referred to in paragraph 2 is submitted . ### unless national social and labour law on the organisation of pension systems provides otherwise , the transfer and its conditions shall be made subject to prior approval by the members and beneficiaries concerned or , where applicable , their representatives or by the sponsoring undertaking in case it is partly or fully liable to ensure the pension benefits . in any event , information on the conditions of the transfer shall be made available to the members and beneficiaries concerned or , where applicable , their representatives at least four months before the application referred to in paragraph 2 is submitted .


### the financial , technical and other risks associated with the pension scheme ; ### the financial risks associated with the pension scheme to the extent that they are relevant to the members and beneficiaries .


### member states shall , in respect of every institution located in their territories , ensure that members are sufficiently informed of the conditions of the pension scheme , in particular concerning : ### depending on the nature of the pension scheme established , and after careful consideration of the administrative burden involved and of the benefits to be secured , member states may , in respect of every institution located in their territories , ensure that members are sufficiently informed of the conditions of the pension scheme , in particular concerning :


### for schemes in which members bear an investment risk and which provide for more than one option with different investment profiles , the members shall be informed of the conditions regarding the range of investment options available , the default investment option and , where applicable , the pension scheme ' s rule to allocate a particular member to an investment option , in addition to the information listed in points , and of the first paragraph . ### for schemes in which members bear an investment risk and which provide for more than one option with different investment profiles , the members shall be informed of the conditions regarding the range of investment options available , the default investment option and , where applicable , the pension scheme ' s rule to allocate a particular member to an investment option .


### the main objective of prudential supervision is the protection of members and beneficiaries . ### the main objective of prudential supervision is the protection of the rights of members and beneficiaries and the stability and soundness of the institutions .


### member states shall ensure that institutions for occupational retirement provision are subject to prudential supervision including the supervision of the following : ### without prejudice to national social and labour law , member states shall ensure that institutions for occupational retirement provision are subject to prudential supervision including the supervision of the following :


### in the context of the europe 2020 strategy21 and the strengthening of economic governance , social indicators play an essential role in informing and supporting the union ' s key priorities for growth and job creation , the reduction of poverty and social exclusion , skills , mobility and the digital economy . in particular , social indicators must provide a sound statistical basis for developing and monitoring the policies introduced by the union to address those priorities . __________________ 21 communication from the commission - europe 2020 a strategy for smart , sustainable and inclusive growth com 2020 of 3 march 2010 . ### in the context of the europe 2020 strategy21 and the strengthening of economic governance , social indicators play an essential role in informing and supporting the union ' s key priorities for growth and job creation , gender equality , the reduction of poverty and social exclusion , skills , mobility and the digital economy . in particular , social indicators must provide a sound statistical basis for developing and monitoring the policies introduced by the union to address those priorities . __________________ 21 communication from the commission - europe 2020 a strategy for smart , sustainable and inclusive growth com 2020 of 3 march 2010 .


### the developments described above need to be gradually streamlined , and statistical legislation in the area of social statistics needs to be modernised , in order to ensure that the high quality social indicators are produced in a more integrated , flexible and efficient manner . at the same time , due consideration must be given to the needs of users , to the burden placed on respondents , to member states resources , the reliability and accuracy of the methods used , technical feasibility of producing the statistics , the time within which they can be available and the reliability of the results . ### the developments described above need to be gradually streamlined , and statistical legislation in the area of social statistics needs to be modernised , in order to ensure that the high quality social indicators are produced in a more integrated , flexible and efficient manner . at the same time , due consideration must be given to the needs of users , to the burden placed on respondents , to member states resources , the reliability and accuracy of the methods used , technical feasibility of producing the statistics , the time within which they can be available and the reliability of the results . to achieve data of high quality , due consideration should be given to the reference manual ' developing gender statistics : a practical tool” , prepared by the unece task force on gender statistics training for statisticians with contributions from various experts1a . __________________ 1a http : / / www . unece . org / fileadmin / dam / stats / publications / developing_gender_statistics . pdf


### ‘ administrative records’ mean data generated by a non - statistical source , usually a public body , the aim of which is not to provide statistics , for its own purposes ; ### ‘ administrative records’ mean data generated by a public body , for other , non - statistical purposes , and any other sources , methods or innovative approaches ;


### the commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 15 to amend the detailed topics listed in annex i so as to reflect relevant technical , social and economic developments and respond to the new needs of users . in exercising this power , the commission shall ensure that : ### the commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 15 on the basis of a feasibility study to amend the detailed topics listed in annex i so as to reflect relevant technical , social and economic developments and respond to the new needs of users . in exercising this power , the commission shall ensure that :


### no more than 20 per cent of the detailed topics listed in annex i are changed for each domain by delegated acts . for the domains for which data are collected with an infra - annual or annual periodicity , these changes shall represent a maximum of 10 per cent of the list of detailed topics . those maximum percentages shall apply to four consecutive years . the number of detailed topics that may be changed shall be rounded up to the nearest integer . ### no more than 10 per cent of the detailed topics listed in annex i are changed for each domain . for the domains for which data are collected with an infra - annual or annual periodicity , these changes shall represent a maximum of 5 per cent of the list of detailed topics . those maximum percentages shall apply to four consecutive years . the number of detailed topics that may be changed shall be rounded up to the nearest integer .


### ad hoc subjects requested by the users , for the labour market and income and living conditions domains , as provided for in annex iv . in exceptional and justified cases , these data may cover detailed topics other than those listed in annex i . ### ad hoc subjects requested by the users , for the labour market and income and living conditions domains , as provided for in annex iv . if the ad hoc subjects amend the detailed topics listed in annex i , the amendment should be considered when calculating the limits set out in point of article 3 .


### the adaptations of the planning referred to in paragraph 1 shall be made no later than 24 months before the beginning of the each data collection period , as specified in the planning . these adaptations shall aim to ensure effectiveness and consistency of the planning with users’ needs . ### the adaptations of the planning referred to in paragraph 1 shall be made no later than 30 months before the beginning of the each data collection period , as specified in the planning . these adaptations shall aim to ensure effectiveness and consistency of the planning with users’ needs .


### when items are common to several data sets , the commission shall be empowered to adopt implementing acts for the purpose of specifying the following technical characteristics of the data sets : ### when items are common to several data sets , the commission shall be empowered to adopt implementing acts for the purpose of specifying the following technical characteristics of the different data sets :


### the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in articles 3 and 4 shall be conferred on the commission for an indeterminate period of time from [ publications office : please insert exact date of entry into force of the regulation ] . ### the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in articles 3 and 4 shall be conferred on the commission for a period of 5 years from [ publications office : please insert exact date of entry into force of the regulation ] .


### the objectives of the cfp are , amongst others , to ensure that fishing and aquaculture activities are environmentally sustainable in the long term , to apply the precautionary approach to fisheries management and to implement the ecosystem - based approach to fisheries management . ### the objectives of the cfp are , amongst others , to ensure exploitation of marine living biological resources that provide long - term sustainable economic , environmental and social conditions . with the purpose of ensuring fishing and aquaculture activities environmentally sustainable in the western mediterranean sea in the long term , according to these objectives of the cfp , the eu and the member states must guarantee a precautionary approach to fisheries management and implement an ecosystem - based approach to fisheries management .


### the plan shall implement the ecosystem - based approach to fisheries management in order to ensure that negative impacts of fishing activities on the marine ecosystem are minimised . it shall be coherent with union environmental legislation , in particular with the objective of achieving good environmental status by 2020 as set out in article 1 of directive 2008 / 56 / ec and the objectives set out in articles 4 and 5 of directive 2009 / 147 / ec and articles 6 and 12 of council directive 92 / 43 / eec . ### the plan shall implement the ecosystem - based approach to fisheries management in order to ensure that negative impacts of fishing activities on the marine ecosystem , and in particular on vulnerable habitats and protected species , including marine mammals , reptiles and seabirds , are minimised . it shall be coherent with union environmental legislation , in particular with the objective of achieving good environmental status by 2020 as set out in article1 of directive 2008 / 56 / ec and the objectives set out in articles 4 and 5 of directive 2009 / 147 / ec and articles 6 and 12 of council directive 92 / 43 / eec .


### the plan shall implement the ecosystem - based approach to fisheries management in order to ensure that negative impacts of fishing activities on the marine ecosystem are minimised . it shall be coherent with union environmental legislation , in particular with the objective of achieving good environmental status by 2020 as set out in article 1 of directive 2008 / 56 / ec and the objectives set out in articles 4 and 5 of directive 2009 / 147 / ec and articles 6 and 12 of council directive 92 / 43 / eec . ### the plan shall implement the ecosystem - based approach to fisheries management in order to ensure that negative impacts of fishing activities on the marine ecosystem are minimised . it should be coherent with union environmental legislation , in particular with the objective of achieving good environmental status by 2020 as set out in article 1 of directive 2008 / 56 / ec .


### the target fishing mortality in line with the ranges of fmsy defined in article 2 shall be achieved as soon as possible , and on a progressive , incremental basis by 2020 for the stocks concerned , and shall be maintained thereafter within the ranges of fmsy . ### the target fishing mortality in line with the ranges of fmsy defined in article 2 shall be achieved as soon as possible , and on a progressive , incremental basis in five years from the entry into force of this regulation for the stocks concerned , and shall be maintained thereafter within the ranges of fmsy . in the pursuit of this objective , account shall be taken of the economic and social impact of the calendar proposed as established in article 9 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 .


### the target fishing mortality in line with the ranges of fmsy defined in article 2 shall be achieved as soon as possible , and on a progressive , incremental basis by 2020 for the stocks concerned , and shall be maintained thereafter within the ranges of fmsy . ### the target fishing mortality in line with the ranges of fmsy defined in article 2 shall be achieved as soon as possible , taking into consideration its economic and social impact , and on a progressive , incremental basis by 2020 for the stocks concerned , and shall be maintained thereafter within the ranges of fmsy .


### in accordance with article 16 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 , when the council fixes fishing opportunities , it shall establish those opportunities for the assemblage of stocks concerned , within the range of fmsy available at that time for the most vulnerable stock . ### in accordance with article 16 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 , when the council fixes fishing effort measures , it shall establish those measures for the assemblage of stocks concerned , within the range of fmsy available at that time for the most vulnerable stock .


### by way of derogation from paragraphs 1 and 3 , fishing opportunities may be set at levels that are lower than the ranges of fmsy . ### by way of derogation from paragraphs 1 and 3 , fishing effort measures may be set at levels that are lower than the ranges of fmsy .


### where the scientific advice shows that the spawning biomass of any of the stocks concerned is below the precautionary reference point , remedial measures shall be adopted to ensure the rapid return of the stocks concerned to levels above those capable of producing msy . in particular , by way of derogation from article 4 and , fishing opportunities shall be set at levels consistent with a fishing mortality that is reduced within the range of fmsy for the most vulnerable stock , taking into account the decrease in biomass . ### where the scientific advice shows that the spawning biomass of any of the stocks concerned is below the precautionary reference point , remedial measures shall be adopted to ensure the rapid return of the stocks concerned to levels above those capable of producing msy . in particular , by way of derogation from article 4 and , fishing effort measures shall be set at levels consistent with a fishing mortality that is reduced within the range of fmsy for the most vulnerable stock , taking into account the decrease in biomass .


### for the first year of application of this regulation , the baseline shall be calculated for each effort group as the average effort expressed as number of fishing days between 1 january 2015 and 31 december 2017 and take account only of vessels active during that period ; ### for the first year of application of this regulation , the baseline shall be calculated for each geographical subarea expressed as the maximum number of proven fishing days through either vms , sales notes , or logbooks in a reference period from2012 to 2016 . a minimum threshold of days from which no further reduction will be permitted shall be set through regionalisation in accordance with article 18 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 ;


### where the best available scientific advice shows that the fishing effort regime is not sufficient to meet the objectives or targets set out in articles 3 and 4 , the council shall adopt complementary management measures based on total allowable catches . ### where the best available scientific advice shows that the fishing effort regime is not sufficient to meet the objectives or targets set out in articles 3 and 4 , the council shall adopt complementary technical measures that allow for the improvement of the stock status by reducing the fishing mortality of the target species .


### member states shall ensure that the total capacity , expressed in gt and kw , corresponding to the fishing authorisations issued in accordance with paragraph 4 is not increased during the period of application of the plan . ### member states shall ensure that the total capacity , expressed in gt and kw , corresponding to the fishing authorisations issued in accordance with paragraph 4 is not increased during the period of application of the plan . an exchange of capacity between the different management areas shall be permitted , should the improvement in the state of the resources allows for it .


### the commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 18 supplementing this regulation by establishing the following technical conservation measures : ### the commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 18 supplementing this regulation by establishing technical conservation measures&#160 ; for fisheries exploiting demersal stocks in the western mediterranean sea :


### five years after the date of entry into force of this regulation and every five years thereafter , the commission shall report to the european parliament and to the council on the results and the impact of the plan on the stocks to which this regulation applies and on the fisheries exploiting those stocks , in particular as regards the achievement of the objectives set out in article 3 . ### two years after the date of entry into force of this regulation and every three years thereafter , the commission shall report to the european parliament and to the council on the results and the impact of the plan on the stocks to which this regulation applies and on the fisheries exploiting those stocks , in particular as regards the achievement of the objectives set out in article 3


### fishing opportunities ### fishing effort measures


### the european union is built on solidarity , among its citizens and among its member states . this common value guides its actions and provides the necessary unity to cope with current and future societal challenges , which young europeans are willing to help address by expressing their solidarity in practice . ### the european union is built on solidarity , among its citizens and among its member states . this common value guides its actions , provides the necessary unity to cope with current and future societal challenges , which young europeans are willing to help address by expressing their solidarity in practice , and stimulates young people ' s interest in the common european project .


### particular attention should be paid to ensuring the quality of the placements and other opportunities offered under the european solidarity corps , in particular by offering training , language support , insurance , administrative and post - placement support to participants as well as the validation of the knowledge , skills and competences acquired through their european solidarity corps experience . ### amendement particular attention should be paid to ensuring the quality of the placements and other opportunities offered under the european solidarity corps , in particular by offering training , language support , insurance , administrative and post - placement support to participants as well as the validation of the knowledge , skills and competences acquired through their european solidarity corps experience . the engagement of youth organisations and other civil society organisations is paramount when designing placements and other opportunities under the european solidarity corps .


### particular attention should be paid to ensuring the quality of the placements and other opportunities offered under the european solidarity corps , in particular by offering training , language support , insurance , administrative and post - placement support to participants as well as the validation of the knowledge , skills and competences acquired through their european solidarity corps experience . ### particular attention should be paid to ensuring the quality of the placements and other opportunities offered under the european solidarity corps , in particular by offering training , including cultural awareness and language support , insurance , administrative , logistical and pre - placement and post - placement support to participants as well as the validation of the knowledge , skills and competences acquired through their european solidarity corps experience . where activities undertaken by participants are to be carried out in hazardous environments , such as in post - disaster environments , preventive security courses should be provided .


### to ensure the impact of european solidarity corps placements on the personal , educational , social , civic and professional development of the participants , the knowledge , skills and competences that are the learning outcomes of the placement should be properly identified and documented , in accordance with national circumstances and specificities , as recommended in the council recommendation of 20 december 2012 on the validation of non - formal and informal learning22 . _______________ 22 council recommendation of 20 december 2012 on the validation of non - formal and informal learning , oj c 398 , 22 . 12 . 2012 , p . 1 . ### to ensure the impact of european solidarity corps placements on the personal , educational , social , civic and professional development of the participants , a system to recognise the skills acquired through european solidarity corps voluntary work should be developed , and the knowledge , skills and competences that are the learning outcomes of the placement should be properly identified and documented , in accordance with national circumstances and specificities , as recommended in the council recommendation of 20 december 2012 on the validation of non - formal and informal learning22 . _________________ 22 council recommendation of 20 december 2012 on the validation of non - formal and informal learning , oj c 398 , 22 . 12 . 2012 , p . 1 .


### in order to maximise the impact of the european solidarity corps , provisions should be made to allow participating countries to make additional national funding available in accordance with the rules of the european solidarity corps . ### amendement in order to maximise the impact of the european solidarity corps , provisions should be made to allow participating countries to make additional national , regional or local funding available in accordance with the rules of the european solidarity corps .


### the european solidarity corps should target young people aged 18 - 30 . participation in the activities offered by the european solidarity corps should require prior registration in the european solidarity corps portal . ### amendement the european solidarity corps should target young people aged 18 - 30 , irrespective of their sex , gender or physical and mental abilities . participation in the activities offered by the european solidarity corps should require prior registration in the european solidarity corps portal .


### the european solidarity corps should target young people aged 18 - 30 . participation in the activities offered by the european solidarity corps should require prior registration in the european solidarity corps portal . ### the european solidarity corps should target young people aged 16 - 30 . it should target young people from 16 for part - time and free - time in - country volunteer placements , solidarity projects and volunteer teams’ placements and from 18 for cross - border volunteer placements , jobs and traineeships . participation in the activities offered by the european solidarity corps should require prior registration in the european solidarity corps portal .


### for reasons of efficiency and effectiveness , the committee established under regulation no 1288 / 2013 should also assist the commission in the implementation of this regulation . with respect to the european solidarity corps , that committee should convene in a specific configuration and its mandate should be aligned in order to fulfil this new role . it should be for the participating countries to appoint the relevant representatives for those meetings , taking into account the volunteering and occupational dimensions of the european solidarity corps . ### for reasons of efficiency and effectiveness , the committee established under regulation no 1288 / 2013 should also assist the commission in the implementation of this regulation . with respect to the european solidarity corps , that committee should convene in a specific configuration and its mandate should be aligned in order to fulfil this new role . it should be for the member states and participating countries to appoint the relevant representatives for those meetings , taking into account the volunteering and occupational dimensions of the european solidarity corps .


### “participant” means a young person who has registered in the european solidarity corps portal and takes part in a solidarity activity under the european solidarity corps offered by a participating organisation ; ### “participant” means a young person aged 18 - 30 who has registered in the european solidarity corps portal and takes part in a solidarity activity or project under the european solidarity corps offered by a participating organisation certified by means of the quality label ;


### “participating organisation” means any public or private entity that has been attributed the european solidarity corps quality label , which offers a placement to a participant in the european solidarity corps or implements other activities in the framework of the european solidarity corps ; ### “participating organisation” means any public or private non - profit entity , that has been attributed the european solidarity corps quality label , based on common criteria recognised at union level , which offers a placement to a participant in the european solidarity corps or implements other activities in the framework of the european solidarity corps ;


### “volunteering” means a full - time32 unpaid voluntary service for a period of up to twelve months , which provides young people with the opportunity to contribute to the daily work of organisations active in solidarity - related fields , to the ultimate benefit of the communities within which the activities are carried out , including a solid learning and training dimension in order to enable the young volunteer to gain skills and competences , which will be useful for their personal , educational , social and professional development , and which will also contribute to improving their employability ; __________________ 32 as a general principle , an activity carried out continuously , 5 days a week for 7 hours a day . ### “volunteering placement” means a unpaid voluntary service , either full - time32 , part - time or during free time , for a period of up to twelve months , which provides young people with the opportunity to contribute to the daily work of public authorities , not - for - profit organisations , foundations and social enterprises , to the ultimate benefit of the communities within which the activities are carried out , including a solid learning and training dimension in order to enable the young volunteerto gain skills and competences , which will be useful for their personal , educational , social and professional development ; __________________ 32 as a general principle , an activity carried out continuously , 5 days a week for 7 hours a day .


### “volunteering” means a full - time32 unpaid voluntary service for a period of up to twelve months , which provides young people with the opportunity to contribute to the daily work of organisations active in solidarity - related fields , to the ultimate benefit of the communities within which the activities are carried out , including a solid learning and training dimension in order to enable the young volunteer to gain skills and competences , which will be useful for their personal , educational , social and professional development , and which will also contribute to improving their employability ; __________________ 32 as a general principle , an activity carried out continuously , 5 days a week for 7 hours a day . ### “volunteering” means an unpaid voluntary placement for a period of two to twelve months , either on a full - time basis or on a flexible basis of at least 20 hours per week , which provides young people with the opportunity to contribute to the daily work of non - for - profit organisations , such as youth organisations , active in solidarity - related fields , to the ultimate benefit of the communities within which the activities are carried out , including a solid learning and orientation dimension in order to enable the young volunteer to gain skills and competences , which will be useful for their personal , educational , social and professional development , and which will also contribute to improving their employability ;


### “volunteering” means a full - time32 unpaid voluntary service for a period of up to twelve months , which provides young people with the opportunity to contribute to the daily work of organisations active in solidarity - related fields , to the ultimate benefit of the communities within which the activities are carried out , including a solid learning and training dimension in order to enable the young volunteer to gain skills and competences , which will be useful for their personal , educational , social and professional development , and which will also contribute to improving their employability ; __________________ 32 as a general principle , an activity carried out continuously , 5 days a week for 7 hours a day . ### “volunteering” means an unpaid voluntary placement within a public authority or a participating organisation in the non - profit sector , either full - time32 or part - time for a period of up to twelve months , which provides young people with the opportunity to contribute to the daily work of organisations active in solidarity - related fields , to the ultimate benefit of the communities within which the activities are carried out , including a solid learning and training dimension in order to enable the young volunteer to gain , validate and certify skills and competences , which will be useful for their personal , educational , social and professional development , and which will also contribute to improving their employability ; __________________ 32 as a general principle , an activity carried out continuously , 5 days a week for 7 hours a day .


### “solidarity project” means a local initiative for a period from two to twelve months , which is set up and carried out by groups of at least five european solidarity corps participants , with a view to addressing key challenges within their local community while linking them to a broader european perspective ; ### “solidarity project” means a local , regional or cross - border initiative for a period from two to twelve months , which is set up and carried out by groups of european solidarity corps participants or by a participating organisation , with a view to addressing key challenges within their local community while linking them to a broader european perspective ;


### the objective of the european solidarity corps is to enhance the engagement of young people and organisations in accessible and high quality solidarity activities as a means to contribute to strengthening cohesion and solidarity in europe , supporting communities and responding to societal challenges . ### the objective of the european solidarity corps is to promote and enhance european solidarity and volunteering as a virtue ; it shall strengthen the engagement of young people and organisations in accessible and high quality solidarity and voluntary activities as a means to contribute to strengthening cohesion and solidarity in europe , promoting active citizenship of young people and supporting communities and responding to societal challenges .


### to provide young people , with the support of participating organisations , with easily accessible opportunities for engagement in solidarity activities while improving their skills and competences for personal , educational , social , civic and professional development , as well as their employability and facilitating transition into the labour market , including by supporting the mobility of young volunteers , trainees and workers ; ### to provide young people , with the support of participating organisations , with easily accessible opportunities for engagement in solidarity and voluntary activities while improving their skills and competences for personal , educational , social , civic and professional development , as well as their employability and facilitating transition into the labour market , including by supporting the mobility of young volunteers , trainees and workers ;


### the commission and the participating countries shall cooperate to achieve efficiency and effectiveness , by ensuring coherence between national programmes and schemes related to solidarity , education , vocational training and youth on the one hand and actions under the european solidarity corps on the other hand . those actions shall build on relevant good practices and existing programmes . ### amendement 2 . the commission and the participating countries shall cooperate to achieve efficiency and effectiveness , by ensuring coherence between national , regional and local programmes and schemes related to solidarity , education , vocational training and youth on the one hand and actions under the european solidarity corps on the other hand . those actions shall build on relevant good practices and existing programmes and shall be designed in collaboration with youth organisations and other civil society organisations .


### the commission and the participating countries shall cooperate to achieve efficiency and effectiveness , by ensuring coherence between national programmes and schemes related to solidarity , education , vocational training and youth on the one hand and actions under the european solidarity corps on the other hand . those actions shall build on relevant good practices and existing programmes . ### the commission , the member states and other participating countries shall cooperate to achieve efficiency and effectiveness , by ensuring coherence between national programmes and schemes related to solidarity , education , vocational training and youth , without prejudice to the legislative powers of sub - state authorities , on the one hand , and actions under the european solidarity corps on the other hand . those actions shall build on relevant good practices and existing programmes .


### the amount referred to in paragraph 1 includes a financial envelope of eur 294 200 00033 in current prices supplemented by contributions from : __________________ 33 this financial envelope constitutes the prime reference amount within the meaning of point 17 of the interinstitutional agreement between the european parliament , the council and the commission on budgetary discipline , on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management . ### the amount referred to in paragraph 1 includes a financial envelope of eur 294 200 00033 in current prices increased by unallocated margins and using fresh resources in future financial years . __________________ 33 this financial envelope constitutes the prime reference amount within the meaning of point 17 of the interinstitutional agreement between the european parliament , the council and the commission on budgetary discipline , on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management .


### the amount referred to in paragraph 1 includes a financial envelope of eur 294 200 00033 in current prices supplemented by contributions from : _________________ 33 this financial envelope constitutes the prime reference amount within the meaning of point 17 of the interinstitutional agreement between the european parliament , the council and the commission on budgetary discipline , on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management . ### the amount referred to in paragraph 1 includes a financial envelope of eur 197 700 000 in current prices , which corresponds to the amount originally earmarked to finance the intra - union european voluntary service activities under the erasmus + programme . the remaining amount of eur 143 800 000 for the financing of the european solidarity corps shall be drawn exclusively from unallocated margins under the multiannual financial framework ceilings .


### a participating country may make national funding available to beneficiaries to be managed in accordance with the rules of the european solidarity corps and , to this end , use the decentralised structures of the european solidarity corps , as long as it ensures the complementary pro rata funding of these structures . ### amendement 6 . a participating country or regional or local authority may make national funding available to beneficiaries to be managed in accordance with the rules of the european solidarity corps and , to this end , use the decentralised structures of the european solidarity corps , as long as it ensures the complementary pro rata funding of these structures .


### a participating country may make national funding available to beneficiaries to be managed in accordance with the rules of the european solidarity corps and , to this end , use the decentralised structures of the european solidarity corps , as long as it ensures the complementary pro rata funding of these structures . ### a participating country shall , in accordance with its resources , make national funding available to beneficiaries to be managed in accordance with the rules of the european solidarity corps and , to this end , use the decentralised structures of the european solidarity corps , as long as it ensures the complementary pro rata funding of these structures . member states may make new additional funding available .


### the member states shall participate in the european solidarity corps . ### the member states shall participate in the european solidarity corps . in member states where powers relating to the performance of european solidarity corps actions have been transferred to sub - state authorities , mechanisms shall be developed , through national agencies acting as implementing bodies , to enable the direct participation of those authorities .


### young people aged 17 to 30 years willing to participate in the european solidarity corps shall register in the european solidarity corps portal . however , at the moment of commencing a placement or a project a registered young person shall be at least 18 years of age and not older than 30 . ### amendement young people aged 17 to 30 years , irrespective of&#160 ; their sex , gender or physical and mental abilities , willing to participate in the european solidarity corps shall register in the european solidarity corps portal . however , at the moment of commencing a placement or a project a registered young person shall be at least 18 years of age and not older than 30 .


### the european solidarity corps shall be open to the participation of public or private entities , or international organisations , provided that they have received a european solidarity corps quality label . ### the european voluntary and solidarity service shall be open to the participation of public or private entities , or non - for - profit organisations , provided that their activities correspond to the definition of solidarity activity within this regulation and that they have a european voluntary and solidarity service quality label .


### any entity which has received the european solidarity corps quality label shall be given access to the european solidarity corps portal and shall be allowed to make offers for solidarity activities to registered individuals . ### any entity which has received the european solidarity corps quality label shall be given access to the european solidarity corps portal and shall be allowed to make offers for solidarity activities to registered individuals . the commission shall establish separate accreditation procedures for entities intending to provide volunteering placements and entities intending to provide job and traineeship placements with different evaluation criteria and limiting the access to the programme to the parts they are accredited for .


### any public or private entity established in a participating country as well as international organisations carrying out solidarity activities in the participating countries may apply for funding under the european solidarity corps . in the case of the activities referred to in point of article 7 , a quality label shall be obtained by the participating organisation as a pre - condition for receiving funding under the european solidarity corps . in the case of the solidarity projects referred to in point of article 7 , natural persons may also apply for funding on behalf of informal groups of european solidarity corps participants . ### any public or private non - profit entity , established in a participating country as well as international organisations carrying out solidarity activities in the participating countries may apply for funding under the european solidarity corps . in the case of the activities referred to in point of article 7 , a quality label shall be obtained by the participating organisation as a pre - condition for receiving funding under the european solidarity corps . in the case of the solidarity projects referred to in point of article 7 , natural persons may also apply for funding on behalf of informal groups of european solidarity corps participants . the application and distribution of funding should be carried out in the way that will ensure an effective and swift response to the societal challenges .


### the commission , in cooperation with the participating countries , shall regularly monitor the performance of the european solidarity corps towards achieving its objectives . ### amendement the commission , in cooperation with the participating countries and with the involvement of youth organisations , shall regularly monitor the performance of the european solidarity corps towards achieving its objectives .


### the commission , in cooperation with the participating countries , shall regularly monitor the performance of the european solidarity corps towards achieving its objectives . ### the commission , in cooperation with the member states and&#160 ; other participating countries , shall regularly monitor the performance of the european solidarity corps towards achieving its objectives .


### the commission , in cooperation with the participating countries , shall ensure the dissemination of information , publicity and follow - up with regard to all actions supported in the framework of the european solidarity corps . ### amendement the commission , in cooperation with the participating countries , shall ensure the dissemination of information&#160 ; publicity and follow - up with regard to all actions supported in the framework of the european solidarity corps , with special attention to the debriefing of participants after their participation .


### the national agencies referred to in article 20 shall develop a consistent policy with regard to effective outreach as well as dissemination and exploitation of results of activities supported under the actions they manage , shall assist the commission in the general task of disseminating information concerning the european solidarity corps , including information in respect of actions managed at national and union level , and their results , and shall inform relevant target groups about the initiatives undertaken in their country . ### the national agencies referred to in article 20 shall develop a consistent policy with regard to effective outreach which should also target remote areas as well as dissemination and exploitation of results of activities supported under the actions they manage , shall assist the commission in the general task of disseminating information concerning the european solidarity corps , including information in respect of actions managed at national and union level , and their results , and shall inform relevant target groups about the initiatives undertaken in their country .


### in each country participating in the european solidarity corps , the national agencies designated for the management of the actions referred to in chapter iii of the regulation no 1288 / 2013 in their respective countries shall also act as national agencies in the framework of the european solidarity corps . ### in each member state and other country participating in the european solidarity corps , the national agencies designated for the management of the actions referred to in chapter iii of the regulation no 1288 / 2013 in their respective countries shall also act as national agencies in the framework of the european solidarity corps . in member states where powers relating to that chapter have been transferred to sub - state authorities with their own exclusive legislative powers , mechanisms shall be developed , through national agencies acting as implementing bodies , to enable the direct participation of those authorities .


### stipulate the internal control standards for national agencies and the rules for the management of the union funds for grant support by the national agencies ; ### stipulate the internal control standards for national agencies and the rules for the management of the union funds for grant support by the national agencies , taking into consideration the simplification requirements and , therefore , not imposing additional burden on participating organisations ;


### the commission shall organise regular meetings with the network of national agencies in order to ensure coherent implementation of the european solidarity corps across all participating countries . ### the commission shall organise regular meetings with the network of national agencies in order to ensure coherent implementation of the european solidarity corps across all participating countries . the commission shall invite existing union level networks pertinent to the activities under the european solidarity corps , such as the european network of public employment services , eures and the eurodesk network , european volunteer centre and the european youth forum and other relevant civil society organisations including networks representing employers and trade unions to attend these meetings .


### national agencies shall be responsible for the primary controls of grant beneficiaries for the actions of the european solidarity corps which are entrusted to them . those controls shall give reasonable assurance that the grants awarded are used as intended and in compliance with the applicable union rules . ### national agencies and the education , audiovisual and culture executive agency - eacea , shall be responsible for the primary controls of grant beneficiaries for the actions of the european solidarity corps which are entrusted to them . those controls shall give reasonable assurance that the grants awarded are used as intended and in compliance with the applicable union rules .


### national agencies shall be responsible for the primary controls of grant beneficiaries for the actions of the european solidarity corps which are entrusted to them . those controls shall give reasonable assurance that the grants awarded are used as intended and in compliance with the applicable union rules . ### national agencies and the education , audiovisual and culture executive agency - eacea shall be responsible for the primary controls of grant beneficiaries for the actions of the european solidarity corps which are entrusted to them . those controls shall give reasonable assurance that the grants awarded are used as intended and in compliance with the applicable union rules .


### national agencies shall be responsible for the primary controls of grant beneficiaries for the actions of the european solidarity corps which are entrusted to them . those controls shall give reasonable assurance that the grants awarded are used as intended and in compliance with the applicable union rules . ### national agencies shall be responsible for the primary controls of grant beneficiaries for the actions of the european solidarity corps which are entrusted to them . those controls shall be proportionate and adequate and give reasonable assurance that the grants awarded are used as intended and in compliance with the applicable union rules , taking into consideration the simplification requirements and , therefore , not imposing additional burden on participating organisations . furthermore , in order to simplify requirements for beneficiaries , lump - sums , unit costs or flat rate funding shall be used to the fullest extent possible .


### in order to implement this regulation , the commission shall adopt work programmes by way of implementing acts . each work programme shall ensure that the general and specific objectives set out in articles 3 and 4 are implemented in a consistent manner and shall outline the expected results , the method of implementation and its total amount . the work programmes shall also contain a description of the actions to be financed , an indication of the amount allocated to each action , an indication of the distribution of funds between the participating countries for the actions to be managed through the national agencies and an indicative implementation timetable . ### amendement the commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article&#160 ; 25a concerning the adoption of work programmes . each work programme shall ensure that the general and specific objectives set out in articles 3 and 4 are implemented in a consistent manner and shall outline the expected results , the method of implementation and its total amount . the work programmes shall also contain a description of the actions to be financed , an indication of the amount allocated to each action , an indication of the distribution of funds between the participating countries for the actions to be managed through the national agencies and an indicative implementation timetable . moreover , such work programmes shall also include an analysis and justification guaranteeing that they will not have an adverse effect on potential or existing paid employment .


### proposal for a regulation of the european parliament and of the council on common rules in the field of civil aviation and establishing a european union aviation safety agency , and repealing regulation no 216 / 2008 of the european parliament and of the council ### proposal for a regulation of the european parliament and of the council on common rules in the field of civil aviation and establishing a european union aviation agency , and repealing regulation no 216 / 2008 of the european parliament and of the council


### a high and uniform level of civil aviation safety and environmental protection should be ensured at all times through the adoption of common safety rules and by measures ensuring that any goods , persons and organisations involved in civil aviation activity in the union comply with such rules and with those adopted to protect the environment . ### a high and uniform level of civil aviation safety should be ensured at all times through the adoption of common safety rules and by measures ensuring that any goods , persons and organisations involved in civil aviation activity in the union comply with such rules and with those adopted to protect the environment .


### member states may consider it preferable , notably with a view to achieving safety , interoperability or efficiency gains , to apply the provisions of this regulation , instead of their national law , to state aircraft and air traffic management and air navigation services provided by the military . they should be allowed to do so . the commission should be given the necessary implementing powers to decide on such requests . member states making use of this possibility should cooperate with the european union aviation safety agency , in particular by providing all the information necessary for confirming that the aircraft and activities concerned comply with the relevant provisions of this regulation . ### member states may consider it preferable , notably with a view to achieving safety , interoperability or efficiency gains , to apply the provisions of this regulation , instead of their national law , to state aircraft and air traffic management and air navigation services provided by the military . member states making use of this possibility should cooperate with the european union aviation agency , in particular by providing all the information necessary for confirming that the aircraft and activities concerned comply with the relevant provisions of this regulation .


### application of sound safety management principles is essential for continuous improvement of civil aviation safety in the union , anticipating emerging safety risks , and making best use of limited technical resources . it is therefore necessary to establish a common framework for planning and implementing safety improvement actions . to that end a european plan for aviation safety and a european aviation safety programme should be drawn up at union level . each member state should also draw up a national aviation safety programme in accordance with the requirements contained in annex 19 to the chicago convention . that programme should be accompanied by a plan describing the actions to be taken by the member state to mitigate the identified safety risks . ### application of sound safety management principles is essential for continuous improvement of civil aviation safety in the union , anticipating emerging safety risks , and making best use of limited technical resources . it is therefore necessary to establish a common framework for planning and implementing safety improvement actions . to that end a european plan for aviation safety and a european aviation safety programme should be drawn up at union level . each member state should also draw up a national aviation safety programme in accordance with the requirements contained in annex 19 to the chicago convention . that programme should be accompanied by a plan describing the actions to be taken by the member state to mitigate the identified safety risks . during the course of the establishment of the programme and the plan , the stakeholder advisory group should be consulted .


### the essential requirements concerning environmental compatibility of the design of aeronautical products should address both aircraft noise as well as emissions , and allow the union to set detailed technical standards which are necessary to protect the environment and human health from harmful effects of aviation operations . those requirements should be based on the standards and recommended practices set by the chicago convention . ### the essential requirements concerning environmental compatibility of the design of aeronautical products should address both aircraft noise as well as emissions , and allow the union to set detailed technical standards which are necessary to protect the environment and human health from harmful effects of aviation operations . those requirements should be in compliance with on the standards and recommended practices set by the chicago convention .


### the union should also lay down essential requirements for the safe provision of ground handling services . ### the union should also lay down essential requirements for the safe provision of ground handling services , based on existing standards and guidelines .


### aeronautical products , parts and non - installed equipment , aerodromes and their equipment , operators of aircraft and aerodromes , atm / ans systems and providers , as well as pilots , air traffic controllers and persons , products and organisations involved in their training and medical examination , should be certified or licensed once they have been found to comply with relevant essential requirements or , where relevant , the other requirements established in or pursuant to this regulation . the commission should be empowered to adopt the necessary detailed rules for the issuance of those certificates and where relevant , the declarations to be made to this effect , taking into account the objectives of the regulation and the nature and risk of the particular activity concerned . ### aeronautical products , parts and non - installed equipment , aerodromes including their safety - related equipment , operators of aircraft and aerodromes , atm / ans systems and their constituents , upon which safety or interoperability is dependent , atm / ans providers , as well as pilots , air traffic controllers and persons , products and organisations involved in their training and medical examination , should be certified or licensed once they have been found to comply with relevant essential requirements or , where relevant , the other requirements established in or pursuant to this regulation . the commission should be empowered to adopt the necessary detailed rules for the issuance of those certificates and where relevant , the declarations to be made to this effect , taking into account the objectives of the regulation and the nature and risk of the particular activity concerned .


### since unmanned aircraft also operate within the airspace alongside with traditional aircraft , this regulation should cover such aircraft , regardless of their operating mass . technologies for unmanned aircraft now allow for a wide range of operations possible that should be subject to rules that are proportionate to the risk of the particular operation or type of operations . ### since unmanned aircraft also operate within the airspace alongside manned aircraft , this regulation should cover such aircraft , regardless of their operating mass . technologies for unmanned aircraft now allow for a wide range of operations possible that should be subject to rules that are proportionate to the risk of the particular operation or type of operations .


### the agency and the national competent authorities should work in partnership in order to better detect unsafe conditions and take remedial measures as appropriate . member states should in particular be able to transfer to each other or to the agency the responsibilities under this regulation related to certification , oversight and enforcement , especially where that is necessary for enhanced safety or more efficient use of resources . it is also necessary , according to the case , to support the member states in performing those tasks , in particular cooperative and cross - border oversight , by establishing an efficient framework for pooling and sharing of aviation inspectors and other specialists with relevant expertise . ### the agency and the national aviation authorities should work in partnership in order to better detect unsafe conditions and take remedial measures as appropriate . member states should in particular be able to transfer to each other or to the agency the responsibilities under this regulation related to certification , oversight and enforcement , especially where that is necessary for enhanced safety or more efficient use of resources . it is also necessary , according to the case , to support the member states in performing those tasks , in particular cooperative and cross - border oversight , by establishing an efficient framework for pooling and sharing of aviation inspectors and other specialists with relevant expertise .


### the agency should , on request , assist the member states and commission in the field of international relations relating to matters covered by this regulation , in particular as regards the harmonisation of rules and the mutual recognition of certificates . it should be entitled to establish the appropriate relations , through working arrangements , with the authorities of third countries and international organisations competent in matters covered by this regulation , subject to the commission ' s prior approval . in order to promote safety at the worldwide level , in light of the high standards applied within the union , the agency should be allowed to engage , within its field of competence , in ad hoc technical cooperation , research and assistance projects with third countries and international organisations . the agency should also assist the commission in the implementation of union legislation in other technical domains of civil aviation regulation , such as security or the single european sky , where the agency has the relevant expertise . ### the agency should , on request , assist the member states and commission in the field of international relations relating to matters covered by this regulation , in particular as regards the harmonisation of rules and the mutual recognition of certificates . it should be entitled to establish the appropriate relations , through working arrangements , with the authorities of third countries and international organisations competent in matters covered by this regulation , subject to informing the commission in advance . the agency , in close cooperation with the commission , should make a major contribution to exporting the union ' s aviation standards and to promoting the movement of the union ' s aeronautical products , professionals and services throughout the world , in order to facilitate access to new growing markets , notably through partnerships with the competent aviation authorities of third countries . in order to promote safety at the worldwide level , in light of the high standards applied within the union , the agency should also be allowed to engage , within its field of competence , in technical cooperation , research and assistance projects with third countries and international organisations . the agency should also assist the commission in the implementation of union legislation in other technical domains of civil aviation regulation , such as security or the single european sky , where the agency has the relevant expertise .


### regulation no 1008 / 2008 should be amended to take due account of the possibility established by this regulation that the agency may become the competent authority for the issuance and oversight of air operator certificates . moreover , given the growing importance of air carriers with operational bases in several member states which results in the competent authority for the operating licences and the competent authority for air operator certificates no longer being necessarily identical , there is a need to reinforce the efficient supervision of those air carriers . regulation no 1008 / 2008 should therefore be amended to ensure close cooperation between the authorities responsible for the oversight in respect of the air operator certificate and the operating licence respectively . ### regulation no 1008 / 2008 should be amended to take due account of the possibility established by this regulation that the agency may become the competent authority for the issuance and oversight of air operator certificates . moreover , there is a need to reinforce the efficient supervision of those air carriers . regulation no 1008 / 2008 should therefore be amended to ensure close cooperation between the authorities responsible for the oversight in respect of the air operator certificate and the operating licence respectively .


### the principal objective of this regulation is to establish and maintain a high uniform level of civil aviation safety in the union , while ensuring a high uniform level of environmental protection . ### the principal objective of this regulation is to establish and maintain a high uniform level of civil aviation safety in the union .


### promoting cost - efficiency and effectiveness in the regulatory and certification processes as well as an optimal use of resources at national and union level ; ### promoting cost - efficiency , inter alia by avoiding duplication , and promoting effectiveness in the regulatory , certification and oversight processes as well as an optimal use of resources at national and union level ;


### promoting , worldwide , the views of the union regarding civil aviation standards and civil aviation rules by establishing appropriate cooperation with third countries and international organisations ; ### promoting , worldwide , the views of the union regarding civil aviation standards and civil aviation rules by establishing appropriate cooperation with third countries and international organisations , with the aim of promoting safety , a level playing field and the mutual acceptance of certificates concerning aviation goods , services and personnel ;


### the establishment of an independent european union aviation safety agency ; ### the establishment of an independent european union aviation agency ;


### the undertaking of awareness and promotion initiatives , including training , communication and dissemination of relevant safety information . ### the undertaking of awareness and promotion initiatives , including training , communication and dissemination of relevant safety and , where interdependencies with aviation security exist , relevant security information .


### the design and production of aircraft by a natural or legal person under the oversight of the agency or a member state ; ### the design and production of products and parts by a natural or legal person under the oversight of the agency or a member state ;


### the design , production , maintenance and operation of aircraft , as well as associated products , parts and non - installed equipment , where the aircraft is : ### the maintenance and operation of aircraft , as well as associated products , parts and non - installed equipment , where the aircraft is :


### registered in a member state , unless and to the extent that the member state has transferred its responsibilities pursuant to the chicago convention to a third country and the aircraft is operated by a third country operator ; ### registered in a member state , unless and to the extent that the member state has transferred responsibilities pursuant to the chicago convention to a third country and the aircraft is operated by a third country operator ;