### ' public auction ' means a method of sale where goods are offered by the trader to consumers , who attend or are given the possibility to attend the auction in person , through a competitive bidding procedure run by an auctioneer and where the highest bidder is bound to purchase the goods ; ### ' public auction ' means a method of sale where a good or a service is offered by the trader to consumers , during an event which is physically accessible to the public , through a competitive bidding procedure run by a third party for pecuniary consideration ; in an ascending price auction , the good or service goes to the consumer making the highest bid ; in a descending price auction , the good or service goes to the consumer who is first to agree immediately to purchase the good or service for the asking price ;


### the main characteristics of the product , to an extent appropriate to the medium and the product ; ### the main characteristics of the good or service , to an extent appropriate to the medium and the good or service ;


### enabling the trader to terminate an open - ended contract without reasonable notice except where the consumer has committed a serious breach of contract ; ### authorising the trader to terminate an open - ended contract without reasonable notice – except where there are serious grounds for doing so ;


### the new definition of distance contract should cover all cases where sales and service contracts are concluded using exclusively one or more means of distance communication . this should create a level playing field for all distance traders . it should also improve legal certainty as compared to the current definition requiring the presence of an organised distance selling scheme run by the trader up to the conclusion of the contract . ### the new definition of distance contract should cover all cases where contracts concerning the provision of a good or service are concluded without the simultaneous physical presence of the parties and using exclusively one or more means of distance communication . this should create a level playing field for all distance traders .


### the risk of loss of or damage to the goods shall pass to the consumer when he or a third party , other than the carrier and indicated by the consumer has acquired the material possession of the goods . ### the risk of loss of or damage to the goods shall pass to the consumer , or a third party other than the carrier and indicated by the consumer , on delivery . in the case of off - premises contracts , this provision shall not apply to the period referred to in article 12 , during which the contract is not enforceable .


### the consumer should not bear any costs for remedying the lack of conformity , particularly the cost of postage , labour and materials . furthermore , the consumer should not compensate the trader for the use of the defective goods . ### the consumer should not bear any costs for remedying the lack of conformity , particularly the cost of postage , labour and materials and the cost of remedying the lack of conformity himself to a reasonable extent . furthermore , the consumer should not compensate the trader for the use of the defective goods .


### with respect to off - premises contracts , the information provided for in article 9 shall be given in the order form in plain and intelligible language and be legible . the order form shall include the standard withdrawal form set out in annex i . ### with respect to off - premises contracts , the information provided for in article&#160 ; 5 shall be given in time for conclusion of the contract , in so far as this appears appropriate in view of the nature of the contract , in the contract document or on another durable medium ; it shall be drafted in plain , intelligible language and be legible .


### monitoring and reporting shall be complete and cover all emissions from the combustion of fuels . companies shall apply appropriate measures to prevent any data gaps within the reporting period . ### monitoring and reporting shall be complete and cover carbon dioxide emissions from the combustion of fuels . companies shall apply appropriate measures to prevent any data gaps within the reporting period .


### time spent at sea ; ### date and time of the beginning and end of the periods that monitoring has been suspended for emergency situations , such as life - saving activities ;


### to further reduce the administrative effort for ship owners and operators , the monitoring rules should focus on co2 as the by far most relevant greenhouse gas emitted by maritime transport which contributes to up to 98% of the total greenhouse gas emissions of this sector . ### to further reduce the administrative effort for ship owners and operators , the monitoring rules should focus only on co2 at this stage as it is the by far most relevant greenhouse gas emitted by maritime transport which contributes to up to 98% of the total greenhouse gas emissions of this sector .


### where an international agreement on global measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from maritime transport is reached , the commission shall review this regulation and may , if appropriate , propose amendments to this regulation . ### where an international agreement on global measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from maritime transport is reached , the commission shall review this regulation and ensure alignment with the relevant international regulations set by the imo .


### in order to make use of the best available practices and scientific evidence , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty should be delegated to the commission in respect of reviewing certain technical aspects of monitoring and reporting of co2 emissions from ships and of further specifying rules for the verification of emission reports and the accreditation of verifiers . it is of particular importance that the commission carries out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level . the commission , when preparing and drawing - up delegated acts , should ensure a simultaneous , timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the european parliament and council . ### in order to make use of the best available practices and scientific evidence , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty should be delegated to the commission in respect of reviewing certain technical aspects of monitoring and reporting of only co2 emissions at this stage from ships and of further specifying rules for the verification of emission reports and the accreditation of verifiers . it is of particular importance that the commission carries out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level . the commission , when preparing and drawing - up delegated acts , should ensure a simultaneous , timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the european parliament and council .


### the union mrv system should serve as a model for the implementation of a global mrv system . a global mrv system is preferable as it could be regarded as more effective due to the broader scope . in this context , the commission should share relevant information on the implementation of this regulation with the imo and other relevant international bodies on a regular basis and relevant submissions should be made to the imo . where an agreement on a global mrv system is reached , the commission should review the union mrv system in view of aligning it to the global system . ### the union mrv system should serve as a model for the implementation of a global mrv system . a global mrv system is preferable as it could be regarded as more effective due to the broader scope . where an agreement on a global mrv system is reached , the commission should review the union mrv system in view of aligning it with the global system .


### in order to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from shipping at union level the best possible option remains setting up a system for monitoring , reporting and verification of co2 emissions based on the fuel consumption of ships as a first step of a staged approach for the inclusion of maritime transport emissions in the union’s greenhouse gas reduction commitment . ### in order to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from shipping at union level the best possible option remains setting up a system for monitoring , reporting and verification of co2 emissions based on the fuel consumption of ships , allowing aggregated data to be collected , as this would be a first step of a staged approach seeking to determine whether maritime transport emissions should be included in the union’s greenhouse gas reduction commitment .


### the objective of the proposed action , namely to monitor , report and verify co2 emissions from ships as first step of a staged approach to reduce these emissions cannot be sufficiently achieved by the member states acting individually , due to the international nature of maritime transport and can therefore , by reason of scale and effects of the action , be better achieved at union level . the union may adopt measures , in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in article 5 of the treaty . in accordance with the principle of proportionality , as set out in that article , this regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve those objectives . ### the objective of the proposed action , namely to monitor , report and verify only co2 emissions from ships as first step of a staged approach to reduce these emissions cannot be sufficiently achieved by the member states acting individually , due to the international nature of maritime transport and can therefore , by reason of scale and effects of the action , be better achieved at union level . the union may adopt measures , in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in article 5 of the treaty . in accordance with the principle of proportionality , as set out in that article , this regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve those objectives .


### this regulation lays down rules for the accurate monitoring , reporting and verification of carbon dioxide emissions and other climate relevant information from ships arriving at , within or departing from ports under the jurisdiction of a member state in order to promote the reduction of co2 emissions from maritime transport in a cost effective manner . ### this regulation lays down rules for the accurate monitoring , reporting and verification of only carbon dioxide emissions at this stage as it is by far the most relevant greenhouse gas emitted by maritime transport , and of other climate relevant information from ships arriving at , within or departing from ports under the jurisdiction of a member state in order to promote the reduction of co2 emissions from maritime transport in a cost effective manner .


### this regulation lays down rules for the accurate monitoring , reporting and verification of carbon dioxide emissions and other climate relevant information from ships arriving at , within or departing from ports under the jurisdiction of a member state in order to promote the reduction of co2 emissions from maritime transport in a cost effective manner . ### this regulation lays down rules for the accurate monitoring , reporting and verification of carbon dioxide emissions from ships arriving at , within or departing from ports under the jurisdiction of a member state in order to promote the reduction of co2 emissions from maritime transport in a cost effective manner .


### in order to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from shipping at union level the best possible option remains setting up a system for monitoring , reporting and verification of co2 emissions based on the fuel consumption of ships as a first step of a staged approach for the inclusion of maritime transport emissions in the union ' s greenhouse gas reduction commitment . ### in order to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from shipping at union level the best possible option remains setting up a system for monitoring , reporting and verification of co2 emissions based on the fuel consumption of ships for the collection of aggregated data of co2 emissions as a first step of a staged approach that may be justified by the necessity of reduction of such emissions .


### from 2019 , by 30 april of each year , companies shall submit to the commission and to the authorities of the flag states concerned , an emission report concerning the emissions and other climate - relevant information during the entire reporting period for each ship under their responsibility , which has been verified as satisfactory by a verifier in accordance with the requirements referred to in article 14 . ### from 2019 , by 30 april of each year , companies shall submit to the commission and to the authorities of the flag states concerned , an emission report concerning the emissions and other relevant information during the entire reporting period for each ship under their responsibility , which has been verified as satisfactory by a verifier in accordance with the requirements referred to in article 14 .


### improving market access and developing trade , investment and business opportunities for european companies by means of economic partnerships and business and regulatory cooperation . this objective shall be measured by the union’s share in foreign trade with key partner countries and by trade and investments flows to partner countries specifically targeted by actions , programmes and measures under this regulation ; ### improving market access and developing trade , investment and business opportunities for european companies by means of economic partnerships and by business and legal and taxation regulatory cooperation . this objective shall be measured by the union’s share in foreign trade with key partner countries and by trade and investments flows to partner countries specifically targeted by actions , programmes and measures under this regulation ;


### the receiving competent authority or , in the case of evaluation of an application for a community authorisation , the evaluating competent authority shall perform a comparative assessment as part of the evaluation of an application for an authorisation or a renewal of an authorisation of a biocidal product containing an active substance that is a candidate for substitution in accordance with article 9 . ### the receiving competent authority or , in the case of evaluation of an application for a community authorisation , the evaluating competent authority shall perform a comparative assessment for the renewal , in accordance with this regulation , of an authorisation of a biocidal product containing an active substance that is a candidate for substitution in accordance with article 9 . a comparative assessment shall be required for all biocidal products having the same purpose when sufficient experience has been gained in their use and they have been in use for at least five years .


### where relevant , the biocidal property attributed to treated articles or materials ; ### where relevant , the biocidal property attributed to treated articles ;


### the authorisation holder or his representative shall submit an application for renewal of a community authorisation to the agency at least 18 months before the expiry date of the authorisation . ### the authorisation holder or his representative shall submit an application for renewal of a community authorisation to the agency at least 12 months before the expiry date of the authorisation .


### the receiving competent authority or , in the case of a decision on an application for a community authorisation , the commission shall prohibit or restrict the placing on the market or use of a biocidal product containing an active substance that is a candidate for substitution where the comparative assessment weighing up the risks and benefits in accordance with annex vi demonstrates that all the following criteria are met : for the uses specified in the application , another authorised biocidal product or a non - chemical control or prevention method already exists which presents significantly lower risk for human or animal health or the environment ; the biocidal product or non - chemical control or prevention method referred to in point does not present significant economic or practical disadvantages ; the chemical diversity of the active substances is adequate to minimise the occurrence of resistance in the target harmful organism . ### the receiving competent authority or , in the case of a decision on a renewal of a community authorisation , the commission shall prohibit or restrict the placing on the market or use of a biocidal product containing an active substance that is a candidate for substitution where the comparative assessment weighing up the risks and benefits in accordance with annex vi demonstrates that all the following criteria are met : for the uses specified in the application , other authorised biocidal products already exist which present significantly lower risk for human or animal health or the environment and which prove equally effective and involve no significant increase in the risks for any other parameter ; the biocidal products referred to in point do not present significant economic or practical disadvantages ; the chemical diversity of the active substances is adequate to minimise the occurrence of resistance in the target harmful organism .


### the results of the comparative assessment shall be forwarded , without delay , to the competent authorities of other member states and the agency and , in the case of evaluation of an application for a community authorisation , also to the commission . ### the results of the comparative assessment shall be forwarded , without delay , to the competent authorities of other member states and the agency and , in the case of a renewal of a community authorisation , also to the commission .


### treated articles or materials shall be labelled with the following information : the name of all active substances that were used to treat the article or materials or that were incorporated in the articles or materials ; where relevant , the biocidal property attributed to treated articles or materials ; the authorisation number of all biocidal products that were used for the treatment or were incorporated in the articles or materials ; any hazard statement or precautionary statement set out in the authorisation for the biocidal product . ### treated articles or materials shall be labelled with the following information : the names , using wherever possible common nomenclature , of all active substances that were used to treat the articles or materials or that were incorporated in the articles or materials , unless there are already labelling requirements under existing sector - specific legislation ; where relevant , the biocidal property attributed to treated articles ; the authorisation number of all biocidal products that were used for the treatment or were incorporated in the articles or materials ; only for treated articles and where relevant , any hazard statement or precautionary statement set out in the authorisation for the biocidal product .


### the receiving competent authority shall , within twelve months after the validation referred to in article 22 , decide on the application in accordance with article 16 . ### the receiving competent authority shall , within six months after the validation referred to in article 22 , decide on the application in accordance with article 16 .


### the authorisation holder or his representative shall submit an application for renewal of a national authorisation to the receiving competent authority at least eighteen months before the expiry date of the authorisation . ### the authorisation holder or his representative shall submit an application for renewal of a national authorisation to the receiving competent authority at least twelve months before the expiry date of the authorisation .


### the receiving competent authority may require that applications for a national authorisation be submitted in one or more of the official languages of the member state where that competent authority is situated . ### the receiving competent authority may require that applications for a national authorisation be submitted in one of the official languages of the member state where that competent authority is situated .


### the commission shall adopt a decision on the proposed adjustment of the conditions of the national authorisation to local circumstances in accordance with the procedure referred to in article 72 . the competent authority of the concerned member state shall without delay adopt all appropriate measures to comply with that decision . ### the commission shall , after consultation with the applicant , adopt a decision on the proposed adjustment of the conditions of the national authorisation to local circumstances in accordance with the procedure referred to in article 72 . the competent authority of the concerned member state shall without delay adopt all appropriate measures to comply with that decision .


### the permitted alteration of the composition of this reference biocidal product expressed in percentage of the non - active substances contained in the biocidal products which are considered to belong to that frame formulation ; ### the variations permitted in accordance with article 16 .


### within nine months from the receipt of the conclusions of the evaluation , the agency shall prepare and submit to the commission an opinion on the authorisation of the biocidal product . ### within three months from the receipt of the conclusions of the evaluation , the agency shall prepare and submit to the commission an opinion on the authorisation of the biocidal product .


### access decisions and mutually agreed terms , where applicable ; ### access permits and mutually agreed terms , where applicable ;


### with a view to ensuring an effective implementation of the nagoya protocol , all users of genetic resources and traditional knowledge associated with such resources should have to exercise due diligence to ascertain that the genetic resources and associated traditional knowledge used were accessed in accordance with applicable legal requirements and to ensure that , where relevant , benefits are shared . however , given the diversity of users within the union it is not appropriate to oblige all users to take the same measures for exercising due diligence . therefore , only minimum features of due diligence measures should be set out . the specific choices taken by users on the tools and measures applied for exercising due diligence should be supported through the recognition of best practices as well as complementary measures in support of sectoral codes of conduct , model contractual clauses , and guidelines with a view to increasing legal certainty and reducing costs . the obligation on users to keep information relevant for access and benefit - sharing should be limited in time , consistent with the time - span for an eventual innovation . ### with a view to ensuring an effective implementation of the nagoya protocol , all users of genetic resources and traditional knowledge associated with such resources should have to exercise due diligence to ascertain that the genetic resources and associated traditional knowledge used were accessed in accordance with applicable legal requirements and to ensure that , where relevant , benefits are shared . however , given the diversity of users within the union it is not appropriate to oblige all users to take the same measures for exercising due diligence . therefore , only minimum features of due diligence measures should be set out . particularly in the case of subsequent users , for whom the due diligence obligation should only apply in the case such users access and use genetic resources in the form as originally accessed by the initial user . the obligation on users to keep information relevant for access and benefit - sharing should be limited in time , consistent with the time - span for an eventual innovation .


### the competent authorities shall exchange information on serious shortcomings detected through checks referred to in article 9 and on the types of penalties imposed in accordance with article 11 with the competent authorities of other member states and with the commission . ### the competent authorities shall exchange information on the organisation of their checking system for monitoring user compliance with this regulation , on serious shortcomings detected through checks referred to in articles 9 and 10 and on the types of penalties imposed in accordance with article 11 with the competent authorities of other member states and with the commission .


### the nagoya protocol on access to genetic resources and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from their utilization to the convention on biological diversity is an international treaty adopted on 29 october 2010 by the parties to the convention . the nagoya protocol significantly expands the general rules of the convention on access and benefit - sharing for the use of genetic resources and traditional knowledge associated with genetic resources . ### the nagoya protocol on access to genetic resources and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from their utilization to the convention on biological diversity is an international treaty adopted on 29 october 2010 by the parties to the convention . the nagoya protocol further details the general rules of the convention on access and benefit - sharing for the use of genetic resources and traditional knowledge associated with genetic resources .


### obtain a proper access permit , establish mutually agreed terms , or discontinue the use where it appears that access was not in accordance with applicable access and benefit - sharing legislation or regulatory requirements . ### obtain a proper access permit and establish mutually agreed terms where it appears that access was not in accordance with applicable access and benefit - sharing legislation or regulatory requirements .


### the checks referred to in paragraph 1 shall include at least : ### the checks referred to in paragraph 1 shall include :


### this regulation establishes rules governing access and benefit - sharing for genetic resources and traditional knowledge associated with genetic resources , in accordance with the provisions of the nagoya protocol on access to genetic resources and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from their utilisation to the convention on biological diversity . ### this regulation establishes rules governing compliance with access and benefit - sharing for genetic resources and traditional knowledge associated with genetic resources , in accordance with the provisions of the nagoya protocol on access to genetic resources and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from their utilisation to the convention on biological diversity .


### every ten years after its first report the commission shall , on the basis of reporting on and experience with the application of this regulation , review the functioning and effectiveness of this regulation . in its reporting the commission shall in particular consider the administrative consequences for public research institutions , small or medium - sized enterprises and micro - enterprises . it shall also consider the need for further union action on access to genetic resources and traditional knowledge associated with genetic resources . ### every ten years after its first report the commission shall , on the basis of reporting on and experience with the application of this regulation , review the functioning and effectiveness of this regulation . in its reporting the commission shall in particular consider the administrative consequences for specific sectors , public research institutions , small or medium - sized enterprises and micro - enterprises . it shall also consider the need for further union action on access to genetic resources and traditional knowledge associated with genetic resources .


### with a view to ensuring an effective implementation of the nagoya protocol , all users of genetic resources and traditional knowledge associated with such resources should have to exercise due diligence to ascertain that the genetic resources and associated traditional knowledge used were accessed in accordance with applicable legal requirements and to ensure that , where relevant , benefits are shared . however , given the diversity of users within the union it is not appropriate to oblige all users to take the same measures for exercising due diligence . therefore , only minimum features of due diligence measures should be set out . the specific choices taken by users on the tools and measures applied for exercising due diligence should be supported through the recognition of best practices as well as complementary measures in support of sectoral codes of conduct , model contractual clauses , and guidelines with a view to increasing legal certainty and reducing costs . the obligation on users to keep information relevant for access and benefit - sharing should be limited in time , consistent with the time - span for an eventual innovation . ### with a view to ensuring an effective implementation of the nagoya protocol , all users of genetic resources and traditional knowledge associated with such resources should have to exercise due diligence to ascertain that the genetic resources and associated traditional knowledge used were accessed in accordance with applicable legal requirements and to ensure that , where relevant , benefits are shared . however , given the diversity of users within the union not all users must be obliged to take the same measures for exercising due diligence . this is the case in particular for subsequent users where the due diligence obligation should only apply in the case such users access and use genetic resources in the form as originally accessed by the initial user . the obligation on users to keep information relevant for access and benefit - sharing , in particular documented proof that benefit - sharing obligations have been fully and legally carried out , should be limited in time , consistent with the time - span for an eventual innovation .


### a union platform on access to genetic resources and traditional knowledge associated with genetic resources is hereby established . ### a union platform on access to genetic resources and traditional knowledge associated with genetic resources is hereby established . member states which plan to adopt rules governing access to their genetic resources shall first conduct an assessment of the impact of those rules and submit the results to the union platform for consideration under the procedure laid down in paragraph 5 of this article .


### the source from which the resources or the knowledge were directly obtained as well as subsequent users of genetic resources or traditional knowledge associated with such resources ; ### the source from which the resources or the knowledge were directly obtained ;


### the commission should review the methodology for estimating land - use change emission factors included in annexes viii and v to directives 2009 / 28 / ec and 98 / 70 / ec respectively in the light of adaptation to technical and scientific progress . to this end , and if warranted by the latest available scientific evidence , the commission should consider the possibility of revising the proposed crop group indirect land - use change factors , as well as introducing factors at further levels of disaggregation and including additional values should new biofuel feedstocks come to market . ### although land - use change emissions are a recognised phenomenon , no objective and harmonised procedures yet exist to measure them . the commission should therefore review regularly the methodology for estimating land - use change emission factors included in annexes viii and v to directives 2009 / 28 / ec and 98 / 70 / ec respectively in the light of adaptation to technical and scientific progress . to this end , and if warranted by the latest available scientific evidence , the commission should consider the possibility of revising the proposed crop group indirect land - use change factors , as well as introducing factors at further levels of disaggregation and including additional values should new biofuel feedstocks come to market . in order to increase legal security regarding investment in biofuel production , the commission should establish an objective and harmonised methodology for estimating land - use change emission factors .


### the commission should review the methodology for estimating land - use change emission factors included in annexes viii and v to directives 2009 / 28 / ec and 98 / 70 / ec respectively in the light of adaptation to technical and scientific progress . to this end , and if warranted by the latest available scientific evidence , the commission should consider the possibility of revising the proposed crop group indirect land - use change factors , as well as introducing factors at further levels of disaggregation and including additional values should new biofuel feedstocks come to market . ### the commission should periodically review the list of available advanced biofuels as laid down in annex ix in order to take account of technical and scientific progress .


### liquid renewable fuels are likely to be required by the transport sector in order to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions . advanced biofuels , such as those made from wastes and algae , provide high greenhouse gas savings with low risk of causing indirect land use change and do not compete directly for agricultural land for the food and feed markets . it is appropriate , therefore , to encourage greater production of such advanced biofuels as these are currently not commercially available in large quantities , in part due to competition for public subsidies with established food crop based biofuel technologies . further incentives should be provided by increasing the weighting of advanced biofuels towards 10% target for transport set in directive 2009 / 28 / ec compared to conventional biofuels . in this context , only advanced biofuels with low estimated indirect land use change impacts and high overall greenhouse gas savings should be supported as part of the post 2020 renewable energy policy framework . ### liquid renewable fuels are likely to be required by the transport sector in order to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions . advanced biofuels , such as those made from wastes and algae , provide high greenhouse gas savings with low risk of causing indirect land use change and do not compete directly for agricultural land for the food and feed markets . it is appropriate , therefore , to encourage greater production of such advanced biofuels as these are currently not commercially available in large quantities . further incentives should be provided by increasing the weighting of advanced biofuels towards 10% target for transport set in directive 2009 / 28 / ec compared to conventional biofuels . in this context , advanced biofuels with low estimated indirect land use change impacts and high overall greenhouse gas savings should be supported as part of the post 2020 renewable energy policy framework .


### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts pursuant to article 10a concerning the adaptation to technical and scientific progress of annex v , including by the revision of the proposed crop group indirect land - use change values ; the introduction of new values at further levels of disaggregation ; the inclusion of additional values should new biofuel feedstocks come to market as appropriate , review the categories of which biofuels are assigned zero indirect land - use change emissions ; and the development of factors for feedstocks from non - food cellulosic and ligno - cellulosic materials . ### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts pursuant to article 10a concerning the adaptation to technical and scientific progress of annex v , including by the revision of the proposed crop group indirect land - use change values ; the introduction of new values at further levels of disaggregation ; the inclusion of additional values should new biofuel feedstocks come to market as appropriate , review the categories of which biofuels are assigned zero indirect land - use change emissions ; and the development of factors for feedstocks from non - food cellulosic and ligno - cellulosic materials , provided they encourage research and development in respect of innovative technologies in the member states and reflect the need to improve the security of supply in diesel - type fuels .


### for the purpose of compliance with target referred to in the first subparagraph , the maximum joint contribution from biofuels and bioliquids produced from cereal and other starch rich crops , sugars and oil crops shall be no more than the energy quantity corresponding to the maximum contribution as set out in article 3d . ### for the purpose of compliance with target referred to in the first subparagraph , the maximum joint contribution from biofuels and bioliquids produced from vegetable oil and sugar ethanol , cereal and other starch rich crops , sugars and oil crops shall be no more than the energy quantity corresponding to the maximum contribution as set out in article 3d .


### based on forecasts of biofuel demand provided by the member states and estimates of indirect land - use change emissions for different biofuel feedstocks it is likely that greenhouse gas emissions linked to indirect land use change are significant , and could negate some or all of the greenhouse gas savings of individual biofuels . this is because almost the entire biofuel production in 2020 is expected to come from crops grown on land that could be used to satisfy food and feed markets . in order to reduce such emissions , it is appropriate to distinguish between crop groups such as oil crops , cereals , sugars and other starch containing crops accordingly . ### based on forecasts of biofuel demand provided by the member states and estimates of indirect land - use change emissions for different biofuel feedstocks there are grounds to believe that greenhouse gas emissions linked to indirect land use change could negate some or all of the greenhouse gas savings of individual biofuels . this is because almost the entire biofuel production in 2020 is expected to come from crops grown on land that could be used to satisfy food and feed markets . nonetheless , the commission ' s impact assessment indicates , that the use of biofuels in the eu saves emissions , also when estimated indirect land - use change emissions are included .


### the estimated indirect land - use change emissions should be included in the reporting of greenhouse gas emissions from biofuels under directives 98 / 70 / ec and 2009 / 28 / ec . biofuels made from feedstocks that do not lead to additional demand for land , such as those from waste feedstocks , should be assigned a zero emissions factor . ### the estimated indirect land - use change emissions in accordance with the current scientific knowledge are not reliable enough to be the basis of policy - making . taking into account that the development of the biofuels industry in the eu is predominantly policy - driven , it is particularly important to ensure consistency , basing the changes in legislature on solid scientific facts .


### the delegation of powers referred to in articles 7a , the second subparagraph of article 7b , articles 7d , 7d , 7d , 8a and 10 may be revoked at any time by the european parliament or by the council . a decision of revocation shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision . it shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the official journal of the european union or at a later date specified therein . it shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force . ### the delegation of powers referred to in articles 7a , the second subparagraph of article 7b , articles 7d , 8a and 10 may be revoked at any time by the european parliament or by the council . a decision of revocation shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision . it shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the official journal of the european union or at a later date specified therein . it shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force .


### liquid renewable fuels are likely to be required by the transport sector in order to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions . advanced biofuels , such as those made from wastes and algae , provide high greenhouse gas savings with low risk of causing indirect land use change and do not compete directly for agricultural land for the food and feed markets . it is appropriate , therefore , to encourage greater production of such advanced biofuels as these are currently not commercially available in large quantities , in part due to competition for public subsidies with established food crop based biofuel technologies . further incentives should be provided by increasing the weighting of advanced biofuels towards 10% target for transport set in directive 2009 / 28 / ec compared to conventional biofuels . in this context , only advanced biofuels with low estimated indirect land use change impacts and high overall greenhouse gas savings should be supported as part of the post 2020 renewable energy policy framework . ### liquid renewable fuels are likely to be required by the transport sector in order to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions . advanced biofuels , such as those made from wastes , residues and algae , provide high greenhouse gas savings with low risk of causing indirect land use change and do not compete directly for agricultural land for the food and feed markets . it is appropriate , therefore , to encourage greater production of such advanced biofuels as these are currently not commercially available in large quantities , in part due to competition for public subsidies with established food crop based biofuel technologies . further incentives should be provided by increasing the weighting of advanced biofuels towards 10% target for transport set in directive 2009 / 28 / ec compared to conventional biofuels . in this context , the contribution of biofuels from agricultural food products to the target renewable energy production figure , amounting to 10% of final energy consumption in the transport sector , should be limited to 5% up to 2020 . only advanced biofuels with low estimated indirect land use change impacts and high overall greenhouse gas savings should be supported as part of the post 2020 renewable energy policy framework . to that end , all innovative means of conversion should be encouraged as part of a european biofuel policy . .


### the minimum greenhouse gas saving threshold for biofuels and bioliquids produced in new installations should be increased with effect from 1st july 2014 in order to improve their overall greenhouse gas balance as well as discouraging further investments in installations with low greenhouse gas savings performance . this increase provides for investment safeguards in biofuels and bioliquids production capacities in conformity with article 19 second subparagraph . ### the minimum greenhouse gas saving threshold for biofuels and bioliquids produced in new installations should be increased with effect from 1st july 2014 in order to improve their overall greenhouse gas balance as well as encouraging further investments in installations with high greenhouse gas savings performance . a 50% minimum threshold provides for investment safeguards in biofuels and bioliquids production capacities in conformity with article 19 second subparagraph .


### part a . feedstocks whose contribution towards the target referred to in article 3 shall be considered to be four times their energy content ### list of advanced biofuels biofuels produced from the following feedstocks shall be considered advanced biofuels .


### feedstocks whose contribution towards the target referred to in article 3 shall be considered to be twice their energy content ### feedstocks whose contribution towards the target referred to in article 3 shall be considered to be 1 . 2 times their energy content


### the following annex ix is added : ' annex ix part a . feedstocks whose contribution towards the target referred to in article 3 shall be considered to be four times their energy content algae . biomass fraction of mixed municipal waste , but not separated household waste subject to recycling targets under article 11 of directive 2008 / 98 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 19 november 2008 on waste and repealing certain directives . biomass fraction of industrial waste . straw . animal manure and sewage sludge . palm oil mill effluent and empty palm fruit bunches . tall oil pitch . crude glycerine . bagasse . grape marcs and wine lees . nut shells . husks . cobs bark , branches , leaves , saw dust and cutter shavings . part b . feedstocks whose contribution towards the target referred to in article 3 shall be considered to be twice their energy content used cooking oil . animal fats classified as category i and ii in accordance with ec / 1774 / 2002 laying down health rules concerning animal by - products not intended for human consumption . non - food cellulosic material . ligno - cellulosic material except saw logs and veneer logs . ### the following annex ix is added : ' annex ix the biofuels produced from the following feedstocks will be considered advanced biofuels algae . biomass fraction of mixed municipal waste , but not separated household waste subject to recycling targets under article 11 of directive 2008 / 98 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 19 november 2008 on waste and repealing certain directives . biomass fraction of industrial waste . straw . animal manure and sewage sludge . palm oil mill effluent and empty palm fruit bunches . tall oil pitch . crude glycerine . bagasse . grape marcs and wine lees . nut shells . husks . cobs bark , branches , leaves , saw dust and cutter shavings . used cooking oil . animal fats classified as category i and ii in accordance with ec / 1774 / 2002 laying down health rules concerning animal by - products not intended for human consumption . non - food cellulosic material . ligno - cellulosic material except saw logs and veneer logs .


### to prepare for the transition towards advanced biofuels and minimise the overall indirect land use change impacts in the period to 2020 , it is appropriate to limit the amount of biofuels and bioliquids obtained from food crops as set out in part a of annex viii to directive 2009 / 28 / ec and part a of annex v to directive 98 / 70 / ec that can be counted towards targets set out in directive 2009 / 28 / ec . without restricting the overall use of such biofuels , the share of biofuels and bioliquids produced from cereal and other starch rich crops , sugar and oil crops that can be counted towards the targets of directive 2009 / 28 / ec should be limited to the share of such biofuels and bioliquids consumed in 2011 . ### to prepare for the transition towards advanced biofuels and minimise the overall indirect land use change impacts in the period to 2020 , it is appropriate to establish mandatory targets for advanced biofuels according to a timetable that will provide predictability and stability for investors .


### for the calculation of biofuels in the numerator , the share of energy from biofuels produced from cereal and other starch rich crops , sugars and oil crops shall be no more than 5% , the estimated share at the end of 2011 , of the final consumption of energy in transport in 2020 . ### for the calculation of biofuels in the numerator , the share of energy from advanced biofuels shall be at least 2 % of the final consumption of energy in transport in 2020 .


### liquid renewable fuels are likely to be required by the transport sector in order to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions . advanced biofuels , such as those made from wastes and algae , provide high greenhouse gas savings with low risk of causing indirect land use change and do not compete directly for agricultural land for the food and feed markets . it is appropriate , therefore , to encourage greater production of such advanced biofuels as these are currently not commercially available in large quantities , in part due to competition for public subsidies with established food crop based biofuel technologies . further incentives should be provided by increasing the weighting of advanced biofuels towards 10% target for transport set in directive 2009 / 28 / ec compared to conventional biofuels . in this context , only advanced biofuels with low estimated indirect land use change impacts and high overall greenhouse gas savings should be supported as part of the post 2020 renewable energy policy framework . ### liquid renewable fuels are likely to be required by the transport sector in order to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions . advanced biofuels , such as those made from wastes , residues and algae , provide high greenhouse gas savings with low risk of causing indirect land use change and do not compete directly for agricultural land for the food and feed markets it is appropriate , therefore , to encourage research and development in sectors related to advanced biofuels and the increased production thereof as these are currently not commercially available in large quantities , in part due to competition for public subsidies with established food crop based biofuel technologies . further incentives should be provided , such as a 2% minimum objective in respect of advanced biofuels towards 10% target for transport set in directive 2009 / 28 / ec . in this context , only advanced biofuels with low estimated indirect land use change impacts and high overall greenhouse gas savings should be supported as part of the post 2020 renewable energy policy framework . however , existing investments in first generation fuels should not be penalised and , in order to avoid distorting competition , advanced biofuels should be subject to the same sustainability criteria as other biofuels .


### the commission should review the effectiveness of the measures introduced by this directive , based on the best and latest available scientific evidence , in limiting indirect land - use change greenhouse gas emissions and addressing ways to further minimise that impact , which could include the introduction of estimated indirect land - use change emission factors in the sustainability scheme as of 1st january 2021 . ### the commission should review the effectiveness of the measures introduced by this directive , based on the best and latest available scientific evidence , in limiting indirect land - use change greenhouse gas emissions and addressing ways to further minimise that impact .


### the commission should review the methodology for estimating land - use change emission factors included in annexes viii and v to directives 2009 / 28 / ec and 98 / 70 / ec respectively in the light of adaptation to technical and scientific progress . to this end , and if warranted by the latest available scientific evidence , the commission should consider the possibility of revising the proposed crop group indirect land - use change factors , as well as introducing factors at further levels of disaggregation and including additional values should new biofuel feedstocks come to market . ### although land - use change emissions are a recognised phenomenon , no objective and harmonised procedures yet exist to measure them . the commission should therefore review regularly the methodology for estimating land - use change emission factors included in annexes viii and v to directives 2009 / 28 / ec and 98 / 70 / ec respectively in the light of adaptation to technical and scientific progress . to this end , and if warranted by the latest available scientific evidence , the commission should consider the possibility of revising the proposed crop group indirect land - use change factors , as well as introducing factors at further levels of disaggregation and including additional values should new biofuel feedstocks come to market . in order to increase legal security regarding investment in biofuel production , the commission should establish an objective and harmonised methodology for estimating land - use change emission factors .


### the greenhouse gas emission saving from the use of biofuels and bioliquids taken into account for the purposes referred to in paragraph 1 shall be at least 60 % for biofuels and bioliquids produced in installations starting operation after 1st july 2014 . an installation is “in operation” if the physical production of biofuels or bioliquids has taken place . ### the greenhouse gas emission saving from the use of biofuels and bioliquids taken into account for the purposes referred to in paragraph 1 shall be at least 60 % for biofuels and bioliquids produced in installations starting operation after 1st july 2015 . an installation is “in operation” if the physical production of biofuels or bioliquids has taken place .


### in the case of installations that were in operation on or before 1st of july 2014 , for the purposes referred to in paragraph 1 , biofuels and bioliquids shall achieve a greenhouse gas emission saving of at least 35% until 31 december 2017 and at least 50% from 1 january 2018 . ### in the case of installations that were in operation on or before 1st of july 2015 , for the purposes referred to in paragraph 1 , biofuels and bioliquids shall achieve a greenhouse gas emission saving of at least 35% until 31 december 2017 and at least 50% from 1 january 2018 .


### liquid renewable fuels are likely to be required by the transport sector in order to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions . advanced biofuels , such as those made from wastes and algae , provide high greenhouse gas savings with low risk of causing indirect land use change and do not compete directly for agricultural land for the food and feed markets . it is appropriate , therefore , to encourage greater production of such advanced biofuels as these are currently not commercially available in large quantities , in part due to competition for public subsidies with established food crop based biofuel technologies . further incentives should be provided by increasing the weighting of advanced biofuels towards 10% target for transport set in directive 2009 / 28 / ec compared to conventional biofuels . in this context , only advanced biofuels with low estimated indirect land use change impacts and high overall greenhouse gas savings should be supported as part of the post 2020 renewable energy policy framework . ### liquid renewable fuels are likely to be required by the transport sector in order to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions . advanced biofuels , such as those made from wastes and algae , provide high greenhouse gas savings with low risk of causing indirect land use change and do not compete directly for agricultural land for the food and feed markets . it is appropriate , therefore , to encourage greater production of such advanced biofuels as these are currently not commercially available in large quantities , in part due to competition for public subsidies with established food crop based biofuel technologies . further incentives should be provided by increasing the weighting of advanced biofuels towards 10% target for transport set in directive 2009 / 28 / ec compared to conventional biofuels by setting 2% target for advanced biofuels .


### liquid renewable fuels are likely to be required by the transport sector in order to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions . advanced biofuels , such as those made from wastes and algae , provide high greenhouse gas savings with low risk of causing indirect land use change and do not compete directly for agricultural land for the food and feed markets . it is appropriate , therefore , to encourage greater production of such advanced biofuels as these are currently not commercially available in large quantities , in part due to competition for public subsidies with established food crop based biofuel technologies . further incentives should be provided by increasing the weighting of advanced biofuels towards 10% target for transport set in directive 2009 / 28 / ec compared to conventional biofuels . in this context , only advanced biofuels with low estimated indirect land use change impacts and high overall greenhouse gas savings should be supported as part of the post 2020 renewable energy policy framework . ### liquid renewable fuels are likely to be required by the transport sector in order to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions . advanced biofuels , such as those made from wastes and algae , provide high greenhouse gas savings with low risk of causing indirect land use change and do not compete directly for agricultural land for the food and feed markets . it is appropriate , therefore , to encourage greater production of such advanced biofuels as these are currently not commercially available in large quantities . further incentives should be provided by increasing the weighting of advanced biofuels towards 10% target for transport set in directive 2009 / 28 / ec compared to conventional biofuels . establishing progressively more ambitious mandatory targets for advanced biofuels will send a clear signal of support for them at union level . in this context , advanced biofuels with low estimated indirect land use change impacts and high overall greenhouse gas savings should be especially supported as part of the post 2020 renewable energy policy framework .


### a delegated act adopted pursuant to articles 7a , the second subparagraph of article 7b , articles 7d , 7d , 7d , 8a and 10 shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the european parliament or the council within a period of 2 months of notification of that act to the european parliament and the council or if , before the expiry of that period , the european parliament and the council have both informed the commission that they will not object . that period shall be extended by 2 months at the initiative of the european parliament or the council . ### a delegated act adopted pursuant to articles 7a , the second subparagraph of article 7b , articles 7d , 8a and 10 shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the european parliament or the council within a period of 2 months of notification of that act to the european parliament and the council or if , before the expiry of that period , the european parliament and the council have both informed the commission that they will not object . that period shall be extended by 2 months at the initiative of the european parliament or the council .


### the commission should review the methodology for estimating land - use change emission factors included in annexes viii and v to directives 2009 / 28 / ec and 98 / 70 / ec respectively in the light of adaptation to technical and scientific progress . to this end , and if warranted by the latest available scientific evidence , the commission should consider the possibility of revising the proposed crop group indirect land - use change factors , as well as introducing factors at further levels of disaggregation and including additional values should new biofuel feedstocks come to market . ### the commission should periodically review the list of available advanced biofuels as laid down in annex ix in order to take account of technical and scientific progress .


### the estimated indirect land - use change emissions should be included in the reporting of greenhouse gas emissions from biofuels under directives 98 / 70 / ec and 2009 / 28 / ec . biofuels made from feedstocks that do not lead to additional demand for land , such as those from waste feedstocks , should be assigned a zero emissions factor . ### biofuels made from feedstocks that do not lead to additional demand for land , such as those from waste feedstocks or yield increases , should be assigned a zero emissions factor .


### the transmission system operators shall enable permanent physical capacity to transport gas in both directions on all interconnections within two years from the entry into force of this regulation , except in cases where at the request of a competent authority , the commission decides that the addition of a bi - directional flow capacity would not enhance the security of supply of any member state . such decision may be reviewed if circumstances change . the level of the bi - directional flow capacity shall be reached in a cost efficient way and at least take into account the capacity required to meet the supply standard set in article 7 . within that two year period , the gas transmission system operator shall adapt the functioning of the transmission system as a whole so as to enable bi - directional gas flows . ### if necessary according to the risk and impact assessment carried out in accordance with article 8 , taking into account technical feasibility and a cost - benefit analysis , the transmission system operators shall within three years from the entry into force of this regulation enable permanent physical capacity to transport gas in both directions on those interconnections where at the addition of a bi - directional flow capacity would enhance the security of supply , in particular during an emergency . the assessment may be reviewed if circumstances change . within that three - year period , the gas transmission system operator shall , in accordance with the risk and impact assessment carried out in accordance with article 8 , taking into account technical feasibility and a cost - benefit analysis , adapt the functioning of the transmission system as a whole so as to enable bi - directional gas flows .


### the commission may declare a community emergency at the request of one competent authority or when the community loses more than 10% of its daily gas import from third countries as calculated by entso - g . it shall declare a community emergency where more than one competent authority has declared emergency following the verification in accordance with article 9 . it may declare a community emergency for specifically affected geographical regions comprising more than one member state . ### the commission may declare a union emergency at the request of one competent authority or where the union is losing more than 10% of its daily gas import from third countries &#8211 ; which amounts to the daily consumption of certain member states &#8211 ; as calculated by entso - g . it shall declare a union emergency where more than one competent authority has declared emergency following the verification in accordance with article 9 . it may declare a union emergency for specifically affected geographical regions comprising more than one member state .


### by [ 30 september 2010 ; 6 months after entry into force ] each competent authority shall fully assess the risks affecting the security of gas supply in its member state by : using the standards specified in articles 6 and 7 ; b ) taking into account all relevant national and regional circumstances ; c ) running various scenarios of exceptionally high demand and supply disruption , such as failure of main transmission infrastructures , storages , lng terminals , and disruption of supplies from third country suppliers ; d ) identifying the interaction and correlation of risks with other member states . ### by [ 30 march 2011 ; 12 months after entry into force ] each competent authority shall undertake a risk and impact assessment that shall be the basis for : the establishment of the risk profile of the member state concerned , taking into account all relevant national and regional circumstances ; b ) the establishment of the preventive action plan of the member state concerned ; c ) the establishment of the emergency plan of the member state concerned ; the risk and impact assessment shall be based on the standards specified in articles 6 and 7 and shall include running various scenarios of exceptionally high demand and / or supply disruption , such as failure of main transmission infrastructures , storages , lng terminals , and disruption of supplies from third - country producers . account shall be taken of the interaction and correlation of risks with other member states .


### early warning level : when there is concrete , serious and reliable information , possibly triggered by an early warning mechanism , that an event may occur which will deteriorate the supply conditions ; ### early warning level : concrete , serious and reliable suggests that supply conditions could deteriorate in the short term . the market is expected to solve the problem without the intervention of the competent authority ;


### this regulation establishes measures aimed at safeguarding the security of gas supply so as to ensure the proper and continuous functioning of the internal market for gas by providing for a clear definition and attribution of responsibilities and for a coordination of the response at the level of the member states and the community regarding both preventive action and the reaction to concrete disruptions of supply . ### this regulation establishes measures aimed at safeguarding the security of gas supply so as to ensure the proper and continuous functioning of the internal market for gas , and setting up exceptional measures to be implemented where the market cannot deliver the required gas supply , by providing for a clear definition and attribution of responsibilities and for a coordination of the response at the level of the member states and the union regarding both preventive action and the reaction to concrete disruptions of supply in a spirit of solidarity between the member states .


### by [ 31 march 2011 ; 12 months from entry into force ] at the latest , the competent authority , after consultation of the natural gas undertakings , of the relevant organisations representing the interests of household and industrial customers and of the regulatory authority , where it is not the competent authority , shall establish : ### by [ 31 march 2011 ; 12 months from entry into force ] at the latest , on the basis of the risk and impact assessment carried out in accordance with article 8 , the competent authority , after consultation of the natural gas undertakings , of the relevant organisations representing the interests of household and industrial customers and of the regulatory authority , where it is not the competent authority , shall establish :


### by [ 30 september 2010 ; 6 months after entry into force ] each competent authority shall fully assess the risks affecting the security of gas supply in its member state by : using the standards specified in articles 6 and 7 ; b ) taking into account all relevant national and regional circumstances ; c ) running various scenarios of exceptionally high demand and supply disruption , such as failure of main transmission infrastructures , storages , lng terminals , and disruption of supplies from third country suppliers ; d ) identifying the interaction and correlation of risks with other member states . ### by [ 30 march 2011 ; 12 months after entry into force ] each competent authority shall undertake a risk and impact assessment that shall be the basis for : the establishment of the risk profile of the member state concerned , taking into account all relevant national and regional circumstances ; b ) the establishment of the preventive action plan of the member state ; c ) the establishment of the emergency plan of the member state concerned ; the risk and impact assessment shall be based on the standards specified in articles 6 and 7 and shall include running various scenarios of exceptionally high demand and / or supply disruption , such as failure of main transmission infrastructures , storages , lng terminals , and disruption of supplies from third - country producers . account shall be taken of the interaction and correlation of risks with other member states .


### by [ 31 march 2014 ; 3 years after entry into force ] at the latest , the competent authority shall ensure that in the event of a disruption of the largest gas supply infrastructure , the remaining infrastructure has the capacity to deliver the necessary volume of gas to satisfy total gas demand of the calculated area during a period of sixty days of exceptionally high gas demand during the coldest period statistically occurring every twenty years . ### by [ 31 march 2017 ; 6 years after entry into force ] at the latest , the competent authority shall ensure that in the event of a disruption of flows at the largest gas transmission entry point the available infrastructure has the capacity to deliver the necessary volume of gas to satisfy gas demand of the protected customers in the calculated area during a day of exceptionally high gas demand during the coldest period statistically occurring every twenty years .


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


### the transmission system operators shall enable permanent physical capacity to transport gas in both directions on all interconnections within two years from the entry into force of this regulation , except in cases where at the request of a competent authority , the commission decides that the addition of a bi - directional flow capacity would not enhance the security of supply of any member state . such decision may be reviewed if circumstances change . the level of the bi - directional flow capacity shall be reached in a cost efficient way and at least take into account the capacity required to meet the supply standard set in article 7 . within that two year period , the gas transmission system operator shall adapt the functioning of the transmission system as a whole so as to enable bi - directional gas flows . ### if necessary according to the risk and impact assessment carried out according to article 8 , taking into account technical feasibility and a cost - benefit analysis , the transmission system operators shall within three years from the entry into force of this regulation enable permanent physical capacity to transport gas in both directions on those interconnections where at the addition of a bi - directional flow capacity would enhance the security of supply , in particular during an emergency . the assessment may be reviewed if circumstances change . within that three - year period , the gas transmission system operator shall , in accordance with the risk and impact assessment carried out according to article 8 , taking into account technical feasibility and a cost - benefit analysis , adapt the functioning of the transmission system as a whole so as to enable bi - directional gas flows .


### the obligations imposed on natural gas undertakings for the fulfilment of the supply standard as laid down in paragraph 1 and 2 , shall be non - discriminatory and shall not impose an undue burden on market entrants and small undertakings . ### the obligations imposed on natural gas undertakings for the fulfilment of the supply standard as laid down in paragraph 1 and 2 , shall be non - discriminatory and shall not impose an undue burden on those undertakings .


### whereas the drug prevention and information programme was based on a public health legal basis and therefore covered health considerations , notably the reduction of health harms associated with drug use , the justice programme should approach anti - drugs policy via the angle of crime prevention . illicit drug trafficking and other illegal activities related to drugs should be the main focus of drug - related funding under the new programme . ### whereas the drug prevention and information programme was based on a public health legal basis and therefore covered health considerations , notably the reduction of health harms associated with drug use , the justice programme should approach anti - drugs policy via the angle of crime prevention through projects to provide education in living within the law , with a view to combating the involvement of very young people in particular in illegal activities . illicit drug trafficking and other illegal activities related to drugs should be the main focus of drug - related funding under the new programme .


### to achieve the general objective set out in article 4 , the programme shall have the following specific objectives : to promote effective , comprehensive and consistent application of union legislation in the areas of judicial cooperation in civil and criminal matters . the indicator to measure the achievement of this objective shall be , inter alia , the number of cases of trans - border cooperation . to facilitate access to justice . the indicator to measure the achievement of this objective shall be , inter alia , the european perception of access to justice . to prevent and reduce drug demand and supply . the indicator to measure the achievement of this objective shall be , inter alia , the number of cases of trans - border cooperation . ### to achieve the general objective set out in article 4 , the programme shall have the following specific objectives : to promote effective , comprehensive and consistent application of union legislation in the areas of judicial cooperation in civil and criminal matters . the indicator to measure the achievement of this objective shall be , inter alia , the number of successful cases of trans - border cooperation . to facilitate access to justice . the indicator to measure the achievement of this objective shall be , inter alia , the european perception of access to justice . to substantially prevent and reduce drug demand and supply . the indicator to measure the achievement of this objective shall be , inter alia , the number of successful cases of trans - border cooperation .


### mutual learning , cooperation , awareness raising and dissemination activities , such as identification of , and exchanges on , good practices , innovative approaches and experiences , organisation of peer review and mutual learning ; organisation of conferences and seminars ; organisation of awareness - raising and information campaigns , media campaigns and events , including corporate communication of the political priorities of the european union ; compilation and publication of materials to disseminate information as well as results of the programme ; development , operation and maintenance of systems and tools using information and communication technologies ; ### mutual learning , cooperation , awareness raising and dissemination activities , such as identification of , and exchanges on , good practices , innovative approaches and experiences , organisation of peer review and mutual learning ; organisation of conferences and seminars ; organisation of awareness - raising and information campaigns , media campaigns and events ; including communication of the political priorities of the european union , compilation and publication of materials to disseminate information as well as results of the programme ; development , operation and maintenance of systems and tools using information and communication technologies ;


### whereas the drug prevention and information programme was based on a public health legal basis and therefore covered health considerations , notably the reduction of health harms associated with drug use , the justice programme should approach anti - drugs policy via the angle of crime prevention . illicit drug trafficking and other illegal activities related to drugs should be the main focus of drug - related funding under the new programme . ### whereas the drug prevention and information programme was based on a public health legal basis and therefore covered health considerations , notably the reduction of health harms associated with drug use ; the justice programme should approach prevention and anti - drugs policy via the angle of crime and recidivism prevention . public awareness , prevention of drug trafficking , illicit drug trafficking and other illegal activities related to drugs should be the main focus of drug - related funding under the new programme .


### creating a legal framework to facilitate the digitisation and dissemination of works for which no author is identified or , even if identified , is not located , so called orphan works , is a key action of the digital agenda for europe , as set out in the communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of regions – a digital agenda for europe . ### creating a legal framework to facilitate the digitisation and dissemination of works for which no rightholder is identified or , even if identified , is not located , so called orphan works , is a key action of the digital agenda for europe , as set out in the communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of regions – a digital agenda for europe .


### before a work can be considered an orphan work , a good faith and reasonable diligent search for the author should be carried out . member states should be permitted to provide that such a diligent search may be carried out by the organisations referred to in this directive or by other organisations . ### before a work can be considered an orphan work , a good faith and reasonable diligent search for the rightholder should be carried out . member states should be permitted to provide that such a diligent search may be carried out by the organisations referred to in this directive or by other organisations . in the latter case , organisations referred to in this directive should remain liable for the diligent search performed .


### before a work can be considered an orphan work , a good faith and reasonable diligent search for the author should be carried out . member states should be permitted to provide that such a diligent search may be carried out by the organisations referred to in this directive or by other organisations . ### before a work can be considered an orphan work , a good faith and reasonable diligent search for the rightholder should be carried out . member states should be permitted to provide that such a diligent search may be carried out by the organisations referred to in this directive or by other organisations .


### with regard to receiver manufacture and security , security requirements make it necessary for this task to be entrusted only to a member state which has access to the prs or to undertakings established on the territory of a member state which has access to the prs . furthermore , the receiver manufacturer must have been duly authorised in advance by the european gnss agency established by means of regulation no xxx / 2010 and must comply with the rules laid down by its internal approval authority . it is the responsibility of the competent prs authorities to continuously monitor compliance both with the approval standards issued by the approval authority and with specific technical requirements stemming from the minimum common standards . ### with regard to receiver manufacture and security , security requirements make it necessary for this task to be entrusted at present only to a member state which has appointed a competent prs authority or to undertakings established on the territory of a member state which has appointed a competent prs authority . furthermore , the receiver manufacturer must have been duly authorised in advance by the european gnss agency established by means of regulation no xxx / 2010 and must comply with the rules laid down by its internal approval authority . it is the responsibility of the competent prs authorities to continuously monitor compliance both with the approval standards issued by the approval authority and with specific technical requirements stemming from the minimum common standards . the commission should consider whether in future , subject to a guarantee of reciprocity , authorised undertakings from non - eu countries should also be allowed to become involved in the manufacture of prs receivers .


### as the operator of the security centre referred to in article 16 of regulation no 683 / 2008 , the european gnss agency may be designated as a competent prs authority by a prs participant . ### as the operator of the security centre referred to in article 16 of regulation no 683 / 2008 , the european gnss agency may be designated as a competent prs authority by a prs participant . the european gnss agency acts as the designated competent prs authority for the council , the commission and the european union agencies .


### the european parliament and the council shall have access to the information referred to in paragraph 1 . ### the european parliament and the council shall be informed of any committee proceedings and of the information referred to in paragraph 1 at the same time and on the same terms as the committees .


### having regard to the treaty on the functioning of the european union , and in particular the first subparagraph of article 42 and article 43 thereof , ### having regard to the treaty on the functioning of the european union , and in particular article 349 , the first subparagraph of article 42 and article 43 thereof ,


### for the purposes of this chapter , ‘ regional trade’ shall be understood as trade , for each french overseas department , with the azores and madeira and the canary islands , with third countries established by the commission by means of an implementing act . ### for the purposes of this chapter , ‘ regional trade’ shall be understood as trade , for each french overseas department and the azores and madeira and the canary islands , with third countries .


### member states shall submit to the commission , not later than 31 july each year , a report on the implementation of the measures provided for in this regulation over the previous year . ### member states shall submit to the commission , by 31 august each year , a report on the implementation of the measures provided for in this regulation over the previous year .


### exported to third countries or dispatched to the rest of the union within the limits of traditional exports and traditional dispatches . these amounts are established by the commission by means of an implementing act on the basis of dispatches or export average figures during 1989 , 1990 and 1991 ; ### exported to third countries or dispatched to the rest of the union within the limits of the amounts established by the commission by means of an implementing act on the basis of the average dispatch or export figures for the three years preceding the current year , subject to a minimum threshold corresponding to the average dispatch or export figures during 1989 , 1990 and 1991 ;


### where applicable , the performance of the construction product , by levels or classes , or in a description , in relation to all essential characteristics for which there are provisions related to the declared intended use or uses where the manufacturer intends to place the construction product on the market ; ### where applicable , the performance of the construction product , by levels or classes , or in a description , in relation to all essential characteristics related to the declared intended use or uses ;


### the performance of at least one of the essential characteristics of the construction product , relevant for the declared intended use or uses ; ### the performance of all the essential characteristics of the construction product , relevant for the declared intended use or uses ;


### if , within fifteen working days of receipt , the commission communicates to the organisation of tabs its observations on the draft european assessment document , the organisation of tabs shall amend the draft accordingly and shall send a copy of the adopted european assessment document to the manufacturer and the commission . ### if , within fifteen working days of receipt , the commission communicates to the organisation of tabs its observations on the copy of the european assessment document , the organisation of tabs shall examine the observations and shall send a copy of the european assessment document , as then amended or not , as the case may be , to the manufacturer and the commission .


### sustainable use of natural resources ### sustainable use of natural resources in construction works


### the construction product is manufactured in a traditional manner and in a non - industrial process for adequately renovating construction works officially protected as part of a designated environment or because of their special architectural or historic merit , in compliance with the applicable national rules . ### the construction product is manufactured in a traditional manner and in a non - industrial process , notably for adequately renovating construction works officially protected as part of a designated environment or because of their special architectural or historic merit , in compliance with the applicable national rules .


### the construction product , covered by a harmonised technical specification , which the manufacturer places on the market is a system made of components , which the manufacturer assembles duly following precise instructions given by the provider of such a system or of a component thereof , who has already tested that system or that component for one or several of its essential characteristics in accordance with the relevant harmonised technical specification . when these conditions are fulfilled , the manufacturer is entitled to declare performance corresponding to all or part of the test results for the system or the component provided to him . the manufacturer may use the test results obtained by another manufacturer or system provider only after having obtained an authorisation of that manufacturer or system provider , who remains responsible for the accuracy , reliability and stability of those test results . ### the construction product , covered by a harmonised standard , which the manufacturer places on the market is a system made of components , which the manufacturer assembles duly following precise instructions given by the provider of such a system or of a component thereof , who has already tested that system or that component for one or several of its essential characteristics in accordance with the relevant harmonised standard . when these conditions are fulfilled , the manufacturer is entitled to declare performance corresponding to all or part of the test results for the system or the component provided to him . the manufacturer may use the test results obtained by another manufacturer or system provider only after having obtained an authorisation of that manufacturer or system provider , who remains responsible for the accuracy , reliability and stability of those test results .


### the construction product is manufactured in a traditional manner and in a non - industrial process for adequately renovating construction works officially protected as part of a designated environment or because of their special architectural or historic merit , in compliance with the applicable national rules . ### the construction product is manufactured in a manner appropriate to heritage conservation and in a non - industrial process for adequately renovating construction works officially protected as part of a designated environment or because of their special architectural or historic merit , in compliance with the applicable national rules .


### the construction product is individually manufactured or custom - made in a non - series process in response to a specific order , and installed in a single identified construction work , by a manufacturer who is responsible for the safe incorporation of the product into the construction works , in compliance with the applicable national rules and under the responsibility of those responsible for the safe execution of the construction works designated under the applicable national rules ; ### the construction product is individually manufactured or custom - made in a non - series process in response to a specific order for a single identified construction work ;


### the ce marking shall be followed by the two last digits of the year in which it was first affixed , the name or the identifying mark and the registered address of the manufacturer , the unique identification code of the product - type , the reference number of the declaration of performance , the level or class of the performance declared , the reference to the harmonised technical specification applied , the identification number of the notified body , if applicable , and the intended use as laid down in the harmonised technical specification applied . ### the ce marking shall be followed by the registered address of the manufacturer or the identifying mark , the unique identification code of the product - type , the reference to the harmonised technical specification applied , the identification number of the notified body , if applicable , and the minimum technical information laid down in the harmonised technical specification , allowing clear identification of the product and its intended use .


### the ce marking shall be followed by the two last digits of the year in which it was first affixed , the name or the identifying mark and the registered address of the manufacturer , the unique identification code of the product - type , the reference number of the declaration of performance , the level or class of the performance declared , the reference to the harmonised technical specification applied , the identification number of the notified body , if applicable , and the intended use as laid down in the harmonised technical specification applied . ### the ce marking shall be followed by the two last digits of the year in which it was first affixed , the name or the identifying mark and the registered address of the manufacturer , the unique identification code of the product - type , the reference to the harmonised technical specification applied , the identification number of the notified body , if applicable , the intended use as laid down in the harmonised technical specification applied and the address of the website on which the declaration of performance can be accessed .


### in relation to construction products covered by a harmonised standard and which are individually manufactured or custom - made in a non - series process in response to a specific order , and which are installed in a single identified construction work , the performance assessment part of the applicable system , as set out in annex v , may be replaced by the manufacturer by specific technical documentation demonstrating compliance of that product with the applicable requirements . ### in relation to construction products covered by a harmonised standard and which are individually manufactured or custom - made in a non - series process in response to a specific order , and which are installed in a single identified construction work , the performance assessment part of the applicable system , as set out in annex v , may be replaced by the manufacturer by specific technical documentation demonstrating compliance of that product with the applicable requirements and equivalence of the procedures employed with the procedures prescribed in the harmonised technical specifications .


### micro - enterprises manufacturing construction products covered by a harmonised standard may replace the determination of the product - type on the basis of type - testing for the applicable systems 3 and 4 as set out in annex v by using methods differing from those contained in the applicable harmonised standard . those manufacturers may also treat construction products to which system 3 applies in accordance with provisions for system 4 . when a manufacturer uses these simplified procedures , he shall demonstrate compliance of the construction product with the applicable requirements by means of a specific technical documentation . ### micro - enterprises manufacturing construction products covered by a harmonised standard may replace the determination of the product - type on the basis of type - testing for the applicable systems 3 and 4 as set out in annex v by using methods differing from those contained in the applicable harmonised standard , subject to conditions laid down there . those manufacturers may also treat construction products to which system 3 applies in accordance with provisions for system 4 . when a manufacturer uses these simplified procedures , he shall demonstrate compliance of the construction product with the applicable requirements by means of a specific technical documentation and shall demonstrate the equivalence of the procedures used to the procedures prescribed in the harmonised technical specifications .


### recruiting a child to participate in child prostitution shall be punishable by a maximum term of imprisonment of at least eight years . ### recruiting a child to participate in child prostitution shall be punishable by a maximum term of imprisonment of at least eight years and a ban on engaging in occupations involving any form of contact with children .


### coercing a child to participate in pornographic performances shall be punishable by a maximum term of imprisonment of at least eight years . ### coercing a child to participate in pornographic performances shall be punishable by a maximum term of imprisonment of at least eight years and a ban on engaging in occupations involving any form of contact with children .


### causing , for sexual purposes , a child who has not reached the age of sexual consent under national law to witness sexual abuse or sexual activities , even without having to participate , shall be punishable by a maximum term of imprisonment of at least two years . ### causing , for sexual purposes , a child who has not reached the age of sexual consent under national law to witness sexual abuse or sexual activities , even without having to participate , shall be punishable by a maximum term of imprisonment of at least two years and a ban on engaging in occupations involving any form of contact with children .


### abuse is made of a particularly vulnerable situation of the child , notably because of a mental or physical disability or a situation of dependence shall be punishable by a maximum term of imprisonment of at least eight years ; or ### abuse is made of a particularly vulnerable situation of the child , notably because of a mental or physical disability or a situation of dependence shall be punishable by a maximum term of imprisonment of at least eight years and a ban on engaging in occupations involving any form of contact with children ;


### profiting from or otherwise exploiting a child participating in pornographic performances shall be punishable by a maximum term of imprisonment of at least two years . ### profiting from or otherwise exploiting a child participating in pornographic performances shall be punishable by a maximum term of imprisonment of at least two years and a ban on engaging in occupations involving any form of contact with children .


### engaging in sexual activities with a child , where recourse is made to child prostitution shall be punishable by a maximum term of imprisonment of at least five years . ### engaging in sexual activities with a child , where recourse is made to child prostitution shall be punishable by a maximum term of imprisonment of at least five years and a ban on engaging in occupations involving any form of contact with children .


### blocking access to websites containing child pornography ### removal of websites containing child pornography