### esf + lays down provisions intended to achieve freedom of movement for workers on a non - discriminatory basis by ensuring the close cooperation of the central employment services of member states with one another and with the commission . the european network of employment services should promote a better functioning of the labour markets by facilitating the cross - border mobility of workers and a greater transparency of information on the labour markets . the esf + scope also includes developing and supporting targeted mobility schemes with a view to filling vacancies where labour market shortcomings have been identified . ### esf + lays down provisions intended to achieve freedom of movement for workers with high - quality social conditions and on a non - discriminatory basis . the public employment services of member states , the social partners and the commission should work closely together . the european network of employment services , together with social partners , should promote high - quality social conditions and easy access to information for mobile workers . the esf + scope includes developing and supporting targeted mobility schemes with a view to filling high - quality vacancies where labour market shortcomings have been identified . furthermore , the scope of the esf + covers cross - border partnerships between regional public employment services and social partners and their activities to promote voluntary and fair mobility , as well as transparency and integration of cross - border labour markets through information , advice and placement . in many border regions they play an important role in the development of a genuine european labour market .


### the purchase of furniture , equipment and vehicles except where the purchase is necessary for achieving the objective of the operation , or these items are fully depreciated , or the purchase of these items is the most economic option . ### the purchase of furniture , equipment and vehicles except where the purchase is necessary for achieving the objective of the operation , or these items are fully depreciated , or the purchase of these items is the most economic option , or if needed to ensure reasonable accommodation to ensure universal accessibility for persons with disabilities .


### promoting socio - economic integration of third country nationals and of marginalised communities such as the roma ; ### promoting long - term socio - economic integration of third country nationals and of marginalised communities such as the roma ;


### cross - border partnerships and support services in cross - border regions ; ### cross - border partnerships and support services providing information , advice and placement for workers , including apprentices , interns and trainees and commuters , as well as jobseekers and employers in cross - border regions ;


### priorities addressing material deprivation shall use common output and result indicators , as set out in annex ii to this regulation to monitor progress in implementation . these programmes may also use programme - specific indicators . ### priorities addressing material deprivation shall use common output and result indicators , as set out in annex ii to this regulation to monitor progress in implementation . these programmes may also use programme - specific indicators . reporting requirements shall be kept as simple as possible .


### at union level , the european semester of economic policy coordination is the framework to identify national reform priorities and monitor their implementation . member states develop their own national multiannual investment strategies in support of those reform priorities . those strategies should be presented alongside the yearly national reform programmes as a way to outline and coordinate priority investment projects to be supported by national and / or union funding . they should also serve to use union funding in a coherent manner and to maximise the added value of the financial support to be received notably from the programmes supported by the union under the european regional development fund , the cohesion fund , the european social fund plus , the european maritime and fisheries fund and the european agricultural fund for rural development , the european investment stabilisation function and investeu , where relevant . ### at union level , the european semester of economic policy coordination is the framework to identify national reform priorities and monitor their implementation . member states develop their own national multiannual investment strategies in support of those reform priorities . those strategies should be developed in partnership between national , regional and local authorities , include a gender perspective and be presented alongside the yearly national reform programmes as a way to outline and coordinate priority investment projects to be supported by national and / or union funding . they should also serve to use union funding in a coherent manner and to maximise the added value of the financial support to be received notably from the programmes supported by the union under the european regional development fund , the cohesion fund , the european social fund plus , the european maritime and fisheries fund and the european agricultural fund for rural development , the european investment stabilisation function and investeu , where relevant .


### at union level , the european semester of economic policy coordination is the framework to identify national reform priorities and monitor their implementation . member states develop their own national multiannual investment strategies in support of those reform priorities . those strategies should be presented alongside the yearly national reform programmes as a way to outline and coordinate priority investment projects to be supported by national and / or union funding . they should also serve to use union funding in a coherent manner and to maximise the added value of the financial support to be received notably from the programmes supported by the union under the european regional development fund , the cohesion fund , the european social fund plus , the european maritime and fisheries fund and the european agricultural fund for rural development , the european investment stabilisation function and investeu , where relevant . ### at union level , article 151 tfeu and the rights enshrined in the revised european social charter set the framework for the union’s and member states’ strategies implementing the esf + . they should also serve to use union funding in a coherent manner and to maximise the social value of the financial support to be received notably from the programmes supported by the union under the european regional development fund , the cohesion fund , the european maritime and fisheries fund and the european agricultural fund for rural development , where relevant .


### ' social innovations ' mean activities that are social both as to their ends and their means and in particular those which relate to the development and implementation of new ideas that simultaneously meet social needs and create new social relationships or collaborations , thereby benefiting society and boosting its capacity to act ; ### ' social innovations ' mean collective activities that are social both as to their ends and their means and in particular those which relate to the development testing , validation , implementation and scaling of new products , services , models or practices , or a combination of these , that meet social needs and resolve societal challenges , and simultaneously create new social relationships or collaborations between public , third sector organisations like voluntary and community organisations , social enterprises , mutuals and cooperatives , and private organisations , thereby empowering civil society actors and boosting their capacity to act ;


### esf + lays down provisions intended to achieve freedom of movement for workers on a non - discriminatory basis by ensuring the close cooperation of the central employment services of member states with one another and with the commission . the european network of employment services should promote a better functioning of the labour markets by facilitating the cross - border mobility of workers and a greater transparency of information on the labour markets . the esf + scope also includes developing and supporting targeted mobility schemes with a view to filling vacancies where labour market shortcomings have been identified . ### esf + lays down provisions intended to achieve freedom of movement for workers on a non - discriminatory basis . the central employment services of member states working with one another , the social partners and the commission should cooperate closely . the european network of employment services , with the involvement of the social partners , should promote a better functioning of the labour markets by facilitating the cross - border mobility of workers under fair conditions and a greater transparency of information on the labour markets . the esf + scope includes developing and supporting targeted mobility schemes with a view to filling high - quality vacancies where labour market shortcomings have been identified . esf + also covers cross - border partnerships between regional public employment services and the social partners and the work done in the context of those partnerships to foster voluntary , fair mobility and the transparency and integration of cross - border labour markets , through the provision of information , advice and employment services . in many border regions these partnerships play an important role in the development of a genuinely european labour market .


### support through the esf + should be used to promote equal access for all , in particular for disadvantaged groups , to quality , non - segregated and inclusive education and training , from early childhood education and care through general and vocational education and training and to tertiary level , as well as adult education and learning , thereby fostering permeability between education and training sectors , preventing early school leaving , improving health literacy , reinforcing links with non - formal and informal learning and facilitating learning mobility for all . synergies with the erasmus programme , notably to facilitate the participation of disadvantaged learners in learning mobility , should be supported within this context . ### support through the esf + should be used to promote equal access for all , in particular for those who belong to disadvantaged groups , to quality , non - segregated and inclusive education and training , from early childhood education and care through general and vocational education and training and to tertiary level , as well as adult education and learning , thereby preventing the transmission of poverty through generations , fostering permeability between education and training sectors , reducing and preventing early school leaving , improving health literacy , reinforcing links with non - formal and informal learning and facilitating learning mobility for all . synergies with the erasmus programme , notably actively reaching out to disadvantaged learners in order to enable their participation in learning mobility , should be supported within this context .


### the esf + aims to support member states to achieve high employment levels , fair social protection and a skilled and resilient workforce ready for the future world of work , in line with the principles set out in the european pillar of social rights proclaimed by the european parliament , the council and the commission on 17 november 2017 . ### the esf + shall support member states to achieve high levels of employment , job creation , quality and inclusive education , equal opportunities for all levels , social progress and social cohesion , fair social protection , eradication of poverty a skilled and resilient workforce , improve employment opportunities , strengthen social cohesion , improve social fairness , increase competitiveness across europe , in line with the principles set out in the european pillar of social rights proclaimed by the european parliament , the council and the commission on 17 november 2017 , and with the rights set out in the charter of fundamental rights of the european union , helping to strengthen the economic , social and territorial cohesion of the eu .


### promoting women’s labour market participation , a better work / life balance including access to childcare , a healthy and well–adapted working environment addressing health risks , adaptation of workers , enterprises and entrepreneurs to change , and active and healthy ageing ; ### promoting gender equality in all areas , including women’s labour market participation respecting the principle of equal pay for equal work and for work of equal value , and offering a fair , living wage , a better work / life balance , including equal access to inclusive and non - segregated quality early childhood education , and care and to other community - based care services for persons with disabilities and older people , a healthy and well–adapted working and living environment addressing health risks , smooth adaptation of workers , enterprises and entrepreneurs to change , and active and healthy ageing ;


### member states shall concentrate the esf + resources under shared management on interventions that address the challenges identified in their national reform programmes , in the european semester as well as in the relevant country - specific recommendations adopted in accordance with article 121 tfeu and article 148 tfeu , and take into account principles and rights set out in the european pillar of social rights . ### member states shall concentrate the esf + resources under shared management on interventions that address the social challenges identified on national , regional and local level , in accordance with article 151 tfeu , the revised european social charter and the principles and rights set out in the european pillar of social rights .


### member states shall allocate at least 2% of their esf + resources under shared management to the specific objective of addressing material deprivation set out in point of article 4 . ### in addition to the minimum allocation of at least 30% of the esf + resources under shared management to the specific objectives vii ) – x ) of article - 7 , member states shall allocate at least 4% of their esf + resources under shared management to the specific objective of addressing social inclusion of the most deprived and / or material deprivation as set out in points and of article - 7 .


### each member state shall ensure adequate participation of social partners and civil society organisations in the delivery of employment , education and social inclusion policies supported by the esf + strand under shared management . ### each member state shall ensure meaningful participation of social partners , civil society organisations , equality bodies , national human rights institutions and other relevant or representative organisations in the programming , delivery , monitoring and evaluation of all programmes supported by the esf + , including as relevant employment , education , poverty eradication and social inclusion , and anti - discrimination - related policies and programmes .


### promoting social integration of people at risk of poverty or social exclusion , including the most deprived and children ; ### promoting social integration of people at risk of poverty and / or social exclusion , including the most deprived , persons with disabilities and children ;


### each member state shall appoint one government representative , one representative of the workers ' organisations , one representative of the employers ' organisations and one alternate for each member for a maximum period of seven years . in the absence of a member , the alternate shall be automatically entitled to take part in the proceedings . ### each member state shall appoint one government representative , one representative of the workers ' organisations , one representative of the employers ' organisations , one representative of civil society according to article 6 paragraph 1 section 1 c of the common provisions regulation1 funds and one alternate for each member for a maximum period of seven years . in the absence of a member , the alternate shall be automatically entitled to take part in the proceedings . 1regulation no . . . / . . . of . . . laying down common provisions on the european regional development fund , the european social fund plus , the cohesion fund , and the european maritime and fisheries fund , and financial rules for those and for the asylum and migration fund , the internal security fund and the border management and visa instrument .


### the esf + should support member states’ efforts to tackle poverty with a view to breaking the cycle of disadvantage across generations and promote social inclusion by ensuring equal opportunities for all , tackling discrimination and addressing health inequalities . this implies mobilising a range of policies targeting the most disadvantaged people regardless of their age , including children , marginalised communities such as the roma , and the working poor . the esf + should promote the active inclusion of people far from the labour market with a view to ensuring their socio - economic integration . the esf + should be also used to enhance timely and equal access to affordable , sustainable and high quality services such as healthcare and long - term care , in particular family and community - based care services . the esf + should contribute to the modernisation of social protection systems with a view in particular to promoting their accessibility . ### the esf + should support member states’ efforts to eradicate poverty with a view to breaking the cycle of disadvantage across generations and achieve social inclusion by ensuring equal opportunities for all , tackling discrimination and addressing health and education inequalities . this implies mobilising a range of pro - active and reactive policies targeting the most disadvantaged people regardless of their age or nationality , including children , marginalised communities such as the roma , people with disabilities , people experiencing homelessness , third - country nationals , people living in rural areas and the working poor . the esf + should promote the active inclusion of people far from the labour market with a view to ensuring their socio - economic integration . the esf + should be also used to enhance timely and equal access to free or affordable , sustainable and high quality services such as healthcare and long - term care , in particular family and community - based care services . the esf + should contribute to the modernisation of social protection systems with a view in particular to promoting their accessibility . the esf + should also address rural poverty stemming from the specific disadvantages of rural areas , such as an unfavourable demographic situation , a weak labour market , limited access to or lower quality of education and training services , and lack of healthcare and social services .


### the council of [ … ] adopted revised guidelines for the employment policies of the member states to align the text with the principles of the european pillar of social rights , with a view to improving europe’s competitiveness and making it a better place to invest , create jobs and foster social cohesion . in order to ensure the full alignment of the esf + with the objectives of these guidelines , particularly as regards employment , education , training and the fight against social exclusion , poverty and discrimination , the esf + should support member states , taking account of the relevant integrated guidelines and relevant country - specific recommendations adopted in accordance with article 121 tfeu and article 148 tfeu and , where appropriate , at national level , the national reform programmes underpinned by national strategies . the esf + should also contribute to relevant aspects of the implementation of key union initiatives and activities , in particular the “skills agenda for europe” and the european education area , relevant council recommendations and other initiatives such as the youth guarantee , upskilling pathways and on integration of the long - term unemployed . ### the council of [ … ] adopted revised guidelines for the employment policies of the member states to align the text with the principles of the european pillar of social rights , with a view to improving europe’s competitiveness and making it a better place to invest , create jobs and foster social cohesion . in order to ensure the full alignment of the esf + with the objectives of these guidelines , particularly as regards employment , education , training and the fight against social exclusion , poverty and discrimination , the esf + should support member states , taking account of the relevant integrated guidelines and relevant country - specific recommendations adopted in accordance with article 121 tfeu and article 148 tfeu and , where appropriate , at national level , the national reform programmes underpinned by national strategies . the esf + should also contribute to relevant aspects of the implementation of key union initiatives and activities , in particular the “skills agenda for europe” , the european education area and the action plan on the integration of third - country nationals , relevant council recommendations and other initiatives such as the youth guarantee , upskilling pathways and on integration of the long - term unemployed .


### cross - border partnerships and support services in cross - border regions ; ### the structure and activities of cross - border partnerships composed of the public employment services and social partners and the multilingual support services they provide for the information , advice and placement of cross - border commuters , workers , jobseekers and employers in cross - border regions ;


### to support networking at union level and dialogue with and among relevant stakeholders in the fields referred to in article 4 and contribute to build up the institutional capacity of these stakeholders , including the public employment services , social security institutions , microfinance institutions and institutions providing finance to social enterprises and social economy ; ### to support networking and transnational cooperation at union level and strengthen dialogue with and among relevant stakeholders in the fields referred to in article 4 and contribute to build up the institutional capacity of these stakeholders , including the public employment services , social security institutions , key stakeholders involved in community - led local development strategies , microfinance institutions and institutions providing finance to social enterprises and social economy ;


### to provide specific support services to employers and job - seekers with a view to the development of integrated european labour markets , ranging from pre - recruitment preparation to post - placement assistance to fill vacancies in certain sectors , professions , countries , border regions or for particular groups ; ### to develop and provide specific support services to workers , employers and job - seekers with a view to the development of integrated european labour markets , ranging from pre - recruitment preparation to post - placement assistance to fill vacancies in certain sectors , professions , countries , border regions or for particular groups ;


### in light of the persistent need to enhance efforts to address the management of the migration flows in the union as a whole and in order to ensure a coherent , strong and consistent support to the solidarity and responsibility - sharing efforts , the esf + should provide support to promote the socio - economic integration of third country nationals complementary to the actions financed under the asylum and migration fund . ### in light of the persistent need to enhance efforts to address the management of the migration flows in the union as a whole and in order to ensure a coherent , strong and consistent support to the solidarity and responsibility - sharing efforts , the esf + should provide support to promote the socio - economic integration of third - country nationals complementary to the actions financed under the asylum and migration fund .


### at union level , the european semester of economic policy coordination is the framework to identify national reform priorities and monitor their implementation . member states develop their own national multiannual investment strategies in support of those reform priorities . those strategies should be presented alongside the yearly national reform programmes as a way to outline and coordinate priority investment projects to be supported by national and / or union funding . they should also serve to use union funding in a coherent manner and to maximise the added value of the financial support to be received notably from the programmes supported by the union under the european regional development fund , the cohesion fund , the european social fund plus , the european maritime and fisheries fund and the european agricultural fund for rural development , the european investment stabilisation function and investeu , where relevant . ### at union level , article 151 tfeu and the rights enshrined in the revised european social charter set the framework for the union’s and member states’ strategies implementing the esf + . they should also serve to use union funding in a coherent manner and to maximise the social value of the financial support to be received notably from the programmes supported by the union under the european regional development fund , the cohesion fund , the european maritime and fisheries fund and the european agricultural fund for rural development , where relevant .


### if data for these indicators is not collected from data registers , values on these indicators can be determined based on informed estimates by the beneficiary . ### values on these indicators can be determined based on informed estimates . for the participants , the disclosure of data for these indicators is on a voluntary basis . the refusal of indication of data does not lead to negative implications for participants or project leads .


### to support the development of social enterprises and the emergence of a social investment market , facilitating public and private interactions and the participation of foundations and philanthropic actors in that market ; ### to support the development of social enterprises ;


### esf + lays down provisions intended to achieve freedom of movement for workers on a non - discriminatory basis by ensuring the close cooperation of the central employment services of member states with one another and with the commission . the european network of employment services should promote a better functioning of the labour markets by facilitating the cross - border mobility of workers and a greater transparency of information on the labour markets . the esf + scope also includes developing and supporting targeted mobility schemes with a view to filling vacancies where labour market shortcomings have been identified . ### esf + lays down provisions intended to achieve freedom of movement for workers with high - quality social conditions and on a non - discriminatory basis . the public employment services of member states , the social partners and the commission should work closely together . the european network of employment services , with the involvement of the social partners and relevant civil - society organisations , should promote a better functioning of the labour markets by facilitating the non - precarious cross - border mobility of workers and a greater transparency , of information on the labour markets with disaggregated data , as well as greater skills recognition . the esf + scope also includes developing and supporting targeted mobility schemes with a view to filling vacancies where labour market shortcomings have been identified . furthermore , the scope of the esf + covers cross - border partnerships between regional public employment services and social partners and their activities to promote voluntary and fair mobility , as well as transparency and integration of cross - border labour markets through information , advice and placement . in many border regions they play an important role in the development of a genuine european labour market .


### ' most deprived persons ' means natural persons , whether individuals , families , households or groups composed of such persons , whose need for assistance has been established according to the objective criteria set by the national competent authorities in consultation with relevant stakeholders , while avoiding conflicts of interest and which are approved by those national competent authorities and which may include elements that allow the targeting of the most deprived persons in certain geographical areas ; ### ' most deprived persons ' means natural persons , whether individuals , families , households or groups composed of such persons , whose need for assistance has been established according to their living situation or to the objective criteria set by the national competent authorities in consultation with relevant stakeholders , while avoiding conflicts of interest and which are approved by those national competent authorities and which may include elements that allow the targeting of the most deprived persons in certain geographical areas ;


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


### the member state competent for examining and deciding on an application for a touring visa shall be the member state whose external border the applicant intends to cross in order to enter the territory of the member states . ### the member state competent for examining and deciding on an application for a touring visa shall be the member state whose external border the applicant intends to cross in order to enter the territory of the member states or the first member state in which the activity is carried out .


### consulates may waive the requirement to present one or more supporting documents if the applicants work for or are invited by a reliable company , organisation or institution known to the consulate , in particular at managerial level , or as a researcher , student , artist , culture professional , sportsman or a staff member with specialist knowledge , experience and technical expertise and if adequate proof is submitted to the consulate in this regard . the requirement may also be waived for those applicants’ close family members , including the spouse , children under the age of 18 and parents of a child under the age of 18 , in case they intend to travel together . ### consulates may waive the requirement to present one or more supporting documents if the applicants work for or are invited by a company , organisation or institution if adequate proof is submitted to the consulate in this regard . the requirement may also be waived for those applicants’ close family members , including the spouse , children under the age of 18 and parents of a child under the age of 18 , in case they intend to travel together .


### –the father , mother or another adult responsible for the unmarried minor to be resettled , whether by law or by the practice of the member state where the adult is present ; ### –the father , mother or another adult responsible for the minor to be resettled , whether by law or by the practice of the member state where the adult is present ;


### –the minor children of couples referred to in the first indent or of third - country nationals or stateless persons to be resettled , on the condition that they are unmarried , regardless of whether they were born in or out of wedlock or adopted as defined under national law ; ### –the children of couples referred to in the first indent or of third - country nationals or stateless persons to be resettled regardless of whether they were born in or out of wedlock or adopted as defined under national law ;


### persons who have already been resettled by another member state in the implementation of this regulation , the conclusions of the representatives of the governments of the member states meeting within the council 11097 / 15 of 20 july 2015 , the eu - turkey statement of 18 march 2016 , the commission recommendation c 9490 of 15 december 2015 , or a national resettlement scheme ; and ### persons who have already been resettled by another member state in the implementation of this regulation , or as part of a national resettlement scheme ; and


### –the minor children of couples referred to in the first indent or of third - country nationals or stateless persons to be resettled , on the condition that they are unmarried , regardless of whether they were born in or out of wedlock or adopted as defined under national law ; ### –the minor children of couples referred to in the first indent or of third - country nationals or stateless persons to be resettled , regardless of whether they were born in or out of wedlock or adopted as defined under national law ;


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


### supply risk assessments shall be carried out by very large water suppliers and large water suppliers by [ 3 years after the end - date for transposition of this directive ] , and by small water suppliers by [ 6 years after the end - date for transposition of this directive ] . they shall be reviewed at regular intervals of no longer than 6 years , and updated where necessary . ### supply risk assessments shall be carried out by water suppliers by [ 6 years after the end - date for transposition of this directive ] . they shall be reviewed at regular intervals of no longer than 6 years , and updated where necessary .


### mitigating measures , which are considered necessary on the basis of the monitoring carried out under paragraph 1 , in order to identify and address the pollution source . ### mitigating measures , which are considered necessary on the basis of the monitoring carried out under paragraph 1 , in order to identify and address the pollution source , when prevention measures are considered not viable or effective enough to address the pollution source in a timely manner .


### without prejudice to article 9 of directive 2000 / 60 / ec , member states shall take all necessary measures to improve access for all to water intended for human consumption and promote its use on their territory . this shall include all of the following measures : ### without prejudice to article 9 of directive 2000 / 60 / ec , member states shall take all necessary measures to improve access for all to water intended for human consumption and promote its use on their territory . this&#160 ; may include all of the following measures :


### preventive safety planning and risk - based elements were only considered to a limited extent in directive 98 / 83 / ec . the first elements of a risk - based approach were already introduced in 2015 with directive 2015 / 1787 , which amended directive 98 / 83 / ec so as to allow member states to derogate from the monitoring programmes they have established , provided credible risk assessments are performed , which may be based on the who’s guidelines for drinking water quality76 . those guidelines , laying down the so - called ' water safety plan ' approach , together with standard en 15975 - 2 concerning security of drinking water supply , are internationally recognised principles on which the production , distribution , monitoring and analysis of parameters in water intended for human consumption are based . they should be maintained in this directive . to ensure that those principles are not limited to monitoring aspects , to focus time and resources on risks that matter and on cost - effective source measures , and to avoid analyses and efforts on non - relevant issues , it is appropriate to introduce a complete risk - based approach , throughout the supply chain , from the abstraction area to distribution until the tap . that approach should consist of three components : first , an assessment by the member state of the hazards associated with the abstraction area , in line with the who’s guidelines and water safety plan manual77 ; second , a possibility for the water supplier to adapt monitoring to the main risks ; and third , an assessment by the member state of the possible risks stemming from the domestic distribution systems . those assessments should be regularly reviewed , inter alia , in response to threats from climate - related extreme weather events , known changes of human activity in the abstraction area or in response to source - related incidents . the risk - based approach ensures a continuous exchange of information between competent authorities and water suppliers . _________________ 76 guidelines for drinking water quality , fourth edition , world health organisation , 2011 http : / / www . who . int / water_sanitation_health / publications / 2011 / dwq_guidelines / en / index . html 77 water safety plan manual : step - by - step risk management for drinking water suppliers , world health organisation , 2009 , http : / / apps . who . int / iris / bitstream / 10665 / 75141 / 1 / 9789241562638_eng . pdf ### preventive safety planning and risk - based elements were only considered to a limited extent in directive 98 / 83 / ec . the first elements of a risk - based approach were already introduced in 2015 with directive 2015 / 1787 , which amended directive 98 / 83 / ec so as to allow member states to derogate from the monitoring programmes they have established , provided credible risk assessments are performed , which may be based on the who’s guidelines for drinking water quality76 . those guidelines , laying down the so - called ' water safety plan ' approach , together with standard en 15975 - 2 concerning security of drinking water supply , are internationally recognised principles on which the production , distribution , monitoring and analysis of parameters in water intended for human consumption are based . they should be maintained in this directive . to ensure that those principles are not limited to monitoring aspects , to focus time and resources on risks that matter and on cost - effective source measures , and to avoid analyses and efforts on non - relevant issues , it is appropriate to introduce a complete risk - based approach , throughout the supply chain , from the abstraction area to distribution until the tap . that approach should be based on the knowledge gained and actions carried out under directive 2000 / 60 / ec and should more effectively factor in the impact of climate change on water resources . a risk - based approach should consist of three components : first , an assessment by the member state of the risks associated with the abstraction area , in line with the who’s guidelines and water safety plan manual77 ; second , a possibility for the water supplier to adapt monitoring to the main risks ; and third , an assessment by the member state of the possible risks stemming from internal distribution systems , with special focus on priority premises . those assessments should be regularly reviewed , inter alia , in response to threats from climate - related extreme weather events , known changes of human activity in the abstraction area or in response to source - related incidents . the risk - based approach ensures a continuous exchange of information between competent authorities , stakeholders responsible for pollution or risks of pollution and water suppliers . _________________ 76 guidelines for drinking water quality , fourth edition , world health organisation , 2011 http : / / www . who . int / water_sanitation_health / publications / 2011 / dwq_guidelines / en / index . html 77 water safety plan manual : step - by - step risk management for drinking water suppliers , world health organisation , 2009 , http : / / apps . who . int / iris / bitstream / 10665 / 75141 / 1 / 9789241562638_eng . pdf


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


### member states shall ensure that all persons supplied receive regularly and at least once a year , and in the most appropriate form without having to request it , the following information : ### member states shall ensure that all persons supplied have access to the following information in the most appropriate form , as determined by national competent authorities :


### identifying people without access to water intended for human consumption and reasons for lack of access , assessing possibilities to improve access for those people and informing them about possibilities of connecting to the distribution network or about alternative means to have access to such water ; ### identifying people without access to water intended for human consumption and reasons for lack of access , assessing possibilities and taking actions to improve access for those people and consulting them on how they can be connected or reconnected to the distribution network or about alternative means to have access to such water ;


### the commission may adopt implementing acts specifying the format of , and modalities to present , the information to be provided under the first subparagraph . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 20 . ### the commission may adopt delegated acts specifying the format of , and modalities to present , the information to be provided under the first subparagraph . those delegated acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 19 .


### the hazard assessment should be geared towards reducing the level of treatment required for the production of water intended for human consumption , for instance by reducing the pressures causing the pollution of water bodies used for abstraction of water intended for human consumption . to that end , member states should identify hazards and possible pollution sources associated with those water bodies and monitor pollutants which they identify as relevant , for instance because of the hazards identified , because of their natural presence in the abstraction area , or because of information from the water suppliers . those parameters should be used as markers that trigger action by competent authorities to reduce the pressure on the water bodies , such as prevention or mitigating measures , to protect those water bodies and address the pollution source , in cooperation with water suppliers and stakeholders . _________________ 78 directive 2000 / 60 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 23 october 2000 establishing a framework for community action in the field of water policy . ### the risk assessment should be geared towards reducing the level of treatment required for the production of water intended for human consumption , for instance by reducing the pressures causing the pollution of water bodies used for abstraction of water intended for human consumption . to that end , member states should identify risk and possible pollution sources associated with those water bodies and monitor pollutants which they identify as relevant , for instance because of the risk identified , because of their natural presence in the abstraction area , or because of information from the water suppliers . in accordance with directive 2000 / 60 / ec , those parameters should be used as markers that trigger action by competent authorities to reduce the pressure on the water bodies , such as prevention or mitigating measures , to protect those water bodies and address the pollution source , in cooperation with water suppliers and stakeholders . where a member states finds , via the risk assessment , that a parameter is not present in a given abstraction area , then the member state should inform the relevant water suppliers and may allow them to decrease the monitoring frequency for that parameter , or remove that parameter from the list of parameters to be monitored , without carrying out a supply risk assessment . _________________ 78 directive 2000 / 60 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 23 october 2000 establishing a framework for community action in the field of water policy .


### member states shall automatically consider any failure to meet the minimum requirements for parametric values set out in annex i , parts a and b , as a potential danger to human health . ### member states shall consider whether any failure to meet the minimum requirements for parametric values set out in annex i , parts a and b , constitutes a potential danger to human health and shall take measures accordingly .


### preventive safety planning and risk - based elements were only considered to a limited extent in directive 98 / 83 / ec . the first elements of a risk - based approach were already introduced in 2015 with directive 2015 / 1787 , which amended directive 98 / 83 / ec so as to allow member states to derogate from the monitoring programmes they have established , provided credible risk assessments are performed , which may be based on the who’s guidelines for drinking water quality76 . those guidelines , laying down the so - called ' water safety plan ' approach , together with standard en 15975 - 2 concerning security of drinking water supply , are internationally recognised principles on which the production , distribution , monitoring and analysis of parameters in water intended for human consumption are based . they should be maintained in this directive . to ensure that those principles are not limited to monitoring aspects , to focus time and resources on risks that matter and on cost - effective source measures , and to avoid analyses and efforts on non - relevant issues , it is appropriate to introduce a complete risk - based approach , throughout the supply chain , from the abstraction area to distribution until the tap . that approach should consist of three components : first , an assessment by the member state of the hazards associated with the abstraction area , in line with the who’s guidelines and water safety plan manual77 ; second , a possibility for the water supplier to adapt monitoring to the main risks ; and third , an assessment by the member state of the possible risks stemming from the domestic distribution systems . those assessments should be regularly reviewed , inter alia , in response to threats from climate - related extreme weather events , known changes of human activity in the abstraction area or in response to source - related incidents . the risk - based approach ensures a continuous exchange of information between competent authorities and water suppliers . __________________ 76 guidelines for drinking water quality , fourth edition , world health organisation , 2011 http : / / www . who . int / water_sanitation_health / publications / 2011 / dwq_guidelines / en / index . html 77 water safety plan manual : step - by - step risk management for drinking water suppliers , world health organisation , 2009 , http : / / apps . who . int / iris / bitstream / 10665 / 75141 / 1 / 9789241562638_eng . pdf ### preventive safety planning and risk - based elements were only considered to a limited extent in directive 98 / 83 / ec . the first elements of a risk - based approach were already introduced in 2015 with directive 2015 / 1787 , which amended directive 98 / 83 / ec so as to allow member states to derogate from the monitoring programmes they have established , provided credible risk assessments are performed , which may be based on the who’s guidelines for drinking water quality76 . those guidelines , laying down the so - called ' water safety plan ' approach , together with standard en 15975 - 2 concerning security of drinking water supply , are internationally recognised principles on which the production , distribution , monitoring and analysis of parameters in water intended for human consumption are based . they should be maintained in this directive . to ensure that those principles are not limited to monitoring aspects , to focus time and resources on risks that matter and on cost - effective source measures , and to avoid analyses and efforts on non - relevant issues , it is appropriate to introduce a complete risk - based approach , throughout the supply chain , from the abstraction area to distribution until the tap . that approach should be based on the knowledge gained and actions carried out under directive 2000 / 60 / ec and should more effectively factor in the impact of climate change on water resources . a risk - based approach should consist of three components : first , an assessment by the member state of the hazards associated with the abstraction area , in line with the who’s guidelines and water safety plan manual77 ; second , a possibility for the water supplier to adapt monitoring to the main risks ; and third , an assessment by the member state of the possible risks stemming from internal distribution systems , in particular on priority premises . those assessments should be regularly reviewed , inter alia , in response to threats from climate - related extreme weather events , known changes of human activity in the abstraction area or in response to source - related incidents . the risk - based approach ensures a continuous exchange of information between competent authorities , stakeholders responsible for pollution or risks of pollution and water suppliers . __________________ 76 guidelines for drinking water quality , fourth edition , world health organisation , 2011 http : / / www . who . int / water_sanitation_health / publications / 2011 / dwq_guidelines / en / index . html 77 water safety plan manual : step - by - step risk management for drinking water suppliers , world health organisation , 2009 , http : / / apps . who . int / iris / bitstream / 10665 / 75141 / 1 / 9789241562638_eng . pdf


### following the conclusion of the european citizens ' initiative on the right to water 71 , a union - wide public consultation was launched and a regulatory fitness and performance evaluation of directive 98 / 83 / ec was performed72 . it became apparent from that exercise that certain provisions of directive 98 / 83 / ec needed to be updated . four areas were identified as offering scope for improvement , namely the list of quality - based parametric values , the limited reliance on a risk - based approach , the imprecise provisions on consumer information , and the disparities between approval systems for materials in contact with water intended for human consumption . in addition , the european citizens ' initiative on the right to water identified as a distinct problem the fact that part of the population , especially marginalised groups , has no access to water intended for human consumption , which is also a commitment under sustainable development goal 6 of un agenda 2030 . a final issue identified is the general lack of awareness of water leakages , which are driven by underinvestment in maintenance and renewal of the water infrastructure , as also pointed out in the european court of auditors ' special report on water infrastructure73 . _________________ 71 com 177 final 72 swd 428 final 73 special report of the european court of auditors sr 12 / 2017 : ' implementing the drinking water directive : water quality and access to it improved in bulgaria , hungary and romania , but investment needs remains substantial ' . ### following the conclusion of the european citizens ' initiative on the right to water 71 , a union - wide public consultation was launched and a regulatory fitness and performance evaluation of directive 98 / 83 / ec was performed72 . it became apparent from that exercise that certain provisions of directive 98 / 83 / ec needed to be updated . four areas were identified as offering scope for improvement , namely the list of quality - based parametric values , the limited reliance on a risk - based approach , the imprecise provisions on consumer information , and the disparities between approval systems for materials in contact with water intended for human consumption . in addition , the european citizens ' initiative on the right to water identified as a distinct problem the fact that due to the fact that they cannot afford the charges imposed for supply , part of the population , especially marginalised groups , has limited access to water intended for human consumption ; this is in conflict with the commitment under sustainable development goal 6 of un agenda 2030 . a final issue identified is the general lack of awareness of water leakages , which are driven by underinvestment in maintenance and renewal of the water infrastructure , as also pointed out in the european court of auditors ' special report on water infrastructure73 . _________________ 71 com 177 final 72 swd 428 final 73 special report of the european court of auditors sr 12 / 2017 : ' implementing the drinking water directive : water quality and access to it improved in bulgaria , hungary and romania , but investment needs remains substantial ' .


### setting up and maintaining outdoors and indoors equipment for free access to water intended for human consumption in public spaces ; ### setting up and maintaining sufficient outdoor and indoor equipment to allow for free access for all to water intended for human consumption in public spaces ;


### preventive safety planning and risk - based elements were only considered to a limited extent in directive 98 / 83 / ec . the first elements of a risk - based approach were already introduced in 2015 with directive 2015 / 1787 , which amended directive 98 / 83 / ec so as to allow member states to derogate from the monitoring programmes they have established , provided credible risk assessments are performed , which may be based on the who’s guidelines for drinking water quality76 . those guidelines , laying down the so - called ' water safety plan ' approach , together with standard en 15975 - 2 concerning security of drinking water supply , are internationally recognised principles on which the production , distribution , monitoring and analysis of parameters in water intended for human consumption are based . they should be maintained in this directive . to ensure that those principles are not limited to monitoring aspects , to focus time and resources on risks that matter and on cost - effective source measures , and to avoid analyses and efforts on non - relevant issues , it is appropriate to introduce a complete risk - based approach , throughout the supply chain , from the abstraction area to distribution until the tap . that approach should consist of three components : first , an assessment by the member state of the hazards associated with the abstraction area , in line with the who’s guidelines and water safety plan manual77 ; second , a possibility for the water supplier to adapt monitoring to the main risks ; and third , an assessment by the member state of the possible risks stemming from the domestic distribution systems . those assessments should be regularly reviewed , inter alia , in response to threats from climate - related extreme weather events , known changes of human activity in the abstraction area or in response to source - related incidents . the risk - based approach ensures a continuous exchange of information between competent authorities and water suppliers . _________________ 76 guidelines for drinking water quality , fourth edition , world health organisation , 2011 http : / / www . who . int / water_sanitation_health / publications / 2011 / dwq_guidelines / en / index . html 77 water safety plan manual : step - by - step risk management for drinking water suppliers , world health organisation , 2009 , http : / / apps . who . int / iris / bitstream / 10665 / 75141 / 1 / 9789241562638_eng . pdf ### preventive safety planning and risk - based elements were only considered to a limited extent in directive 98 / 83 / ec . the first elements of a risk - based approach were already introduced in 2015 with directive 2015 / 1787 , which amended directive 98 / 83 / ec so as to allow member states to derogate from the monitoring programmes they have established , provided credible risk assessments are performed , which may be based on the who’s guidelines for drinking water quality16 . those guidelines , laying down the so - called ' water safety plan ' approach , together with standard en 15975 - 2 concerning security of drinking water supply , are internationally recognised principles on which the production , distribution , monitoring and analysis of parameters in water intended for human consumption are based . they should be maintained in this directive . to ensure that those principles are not limited to monitoring aspects , to focus time and resources on risks that matter and on cost - effective source measures , and to avoid analyses and efforts on non - relevant issues , it is appropriate to introduce a complete risk - based approach , throughout the supply chain , from the abstraction area to distribution until the tap . that approach should be based on the knowledge gained and actions carried out under directive 2000 / 60 / ec and should more effectively factor in the impact of climate change on water resources . a risk - based approach should consist of three components : first , an assessment by the member state of the risks associated with the abstraction area , in line with the who’s guidelines and water safety plan manual17 ; second , a possibility for the water supplier to adapt monitoring to the main risks ; and third , an assessment by the member state of the possible risks stemming from internal distribution systems , with special focus on priority premises . those assessments should be regularly reviewed , inter alia , in response to threats from climate - related extreme weather events , known changes of human activity in the abstraction area or in response to source - related incidents . the risk - based approach ensures a continuous exchange of information between competent authorities , stakeholders responsible for pollution or risks of pollution and water suppliers .


### member states shall ensure that adequate and up - to - date information on water intended for human consumption is available online to all persons supplied , in accordance with annex iv . ### member states shall ensure that adequate and up - to - date information on water intended for human consumption is available to all persons supplied , in accordance with annex iv .


### launching campaigns to inform citizens about the quality of such water ; ### launching campaigns to inform citizens about the high quality of tap water , as well as providing an adequate legal framework for such campaigns , so they can be carried out without infringing national competition law ;


### member states shall ensure that water suppliers perform a supply risk assessment providing for the possibility to adjust the monitoring frequency for any parameter listed in annex i , parts a and b that are not core parameters according to part b of annex ii , depending on their occurrence in the raw water . ### member states shall ensure that water suppliers perform a supply risk assessment in accordance with annex ii , part c providing for the possibility to adjust the monitoring frequency for any parameter listed in annex i , parts a and b that are not core parameters according to part b of annex ii , depending on their occurrence in the raw water .


### ' priority premises ' shall mean large premises with many users potentially exposed to water - related risks , such as hospitals , healthcare institutions , buildings with a lodging facility , penal institutions and campgrounds , as identified by member states . ### ' priority premises ' shall mean large premises with many users potentially exposed to water - related risks , as identified by member states .


### the price of water intended for human consumption supplied per litre and cubic metre ; ### where costs are recovered through a tariff system , the price of water intended for human consumption supplied per litre and cubic metre ;


### the commission may adopt implementing acts specifying the format of , and modalities to present , the information to be provided in accordance with paragraphs 1 and 3 , including detailed requirements regarding the indicators , the union - wide overview maps and the member state overview reports referred to in paragraph 3 . ### the commission may adopt delegated acts specifying the format of , and modalities to present , the information to be provided in accordance with paragraphs 1 and 3 , including detailed requirements regarding the indicators , the union - wide overview maps and the member state overview reports referred to in paragraph 3 .


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


### the parametric values set in accordance with article 5 for the parameters listed in annex i , parts a and b , shall be complied with : ### the parametric values set in accordance with article 5 for the parameters listed in annex i , parts a , b and c , shall be complied with :


### the 7th environment action programme to 2020 ‘ living well , within the limits of our planet’90 , requires that the public have access to clear environmental information at national level . directive 98 / 83 / ec only provided for passive access to information , meaning that member states merely had to ensure that information was available . those provisions should therefore be replaced to ensure that up - to - date information is easily accessible , for instance on a website whose link should be actively distributed . the up - to - date information should not only include results from the monitoring programmes , but also additional information that the public may find useful , such as information on indicators , which often influence consumers ' perception of tap water . to that end , the indicator parameters of directive 98 / 83 / ec that did not provide health - related information should be replaced by on - line information on those parameters . for very large water suppliers , additional information on , inter alia , energy efficiency , management , governance , cost structure , and treatment applied , should also be available on - line . it is assumed that better consumer knowledge and improved transparency will contribute to increasing citizens ' confidence in the water supplied to them . this in turn is expected to lead to increased use of tap water , thereby contributing to reduced plastic litter and greenhouse gas emissions , and a positive impact on climate change mitigation and the environment as a whole . _________________ 90 decision no 1386 / 2013 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 20 november 2013 on a general union environment action programme to 2020 ‘ living well , within the limits of our planet’ . ### the 7th environment action programme to 2020 ‘ living well , within the limits of our planet’90 , requires that the public have access to clear environmental information at national level . directive 98 / 83 / ec only provided for passive access to information , meaning that member states merely had to ensure that information was available . those provisions should therefore be replaced to ensure that up - to - date information is easily accessible . the up - to - date information should not only include results from the monitoring programmes , but also additional information that the public may find useful , such as information on indicators , which often influence consumers ' perception of tap water . for very large water suppliers , additional information on , inter alia , energy efficiency , management , governance , cost structure , and treatment applied , should be available . it is assumed that better consumer knowledge and improved transparency will contribute to increasing citizens ' confidence in the water supplied to them . this in turn is expected to lead to increased use of tap water , thereby contributing to reduced plastic usage and litter and greenhouse gas emissions , and a positive impact on climate change mitigation and the environment as a whole . _________________ 90 decision no 1386 / 2013 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 20 november 2013 on a general union environment action programme to 2020 ‘ living well , within the limits of our planet’ .


### in paragraph 1 the following is deleted : ‘ in emergency situations , as a last resort , ’ ### in paragraph 1 the following is added : ‘ on the basis of strict , objective criteria which guarantee that human rights and fundamental freedoms , in particular the right of asylum , are upheld , both in the union and in the third country , ’


### in particular , the use of the mechanism should be facilitated by shortening reference periods and deadlines allowing for a faster procedure and by extending the possible grounds of suspension , which should include a substantial increase in the number of rejected readmission applications for third - country nationals having transited through the third country concerned , where a readmission agreement concluded between the union or a member state and that third country provides for such a readmission obligation . the commission should also be able to trigger the mechanism in case the third country fails to cooperate on readmission , in particular where a readmission agreement has been concluded between the third country concerned and the union . ### in particular , the use of the mechanism should be facilitated by shortening reference periods and deadlines allowing for a faster procedure and by extending the possible grounds of suspension , which should include a substantial increase in the number of third - country nationals having transited through the third country concerned , whilst taking account of violations of human rights and fundamental freedoms in the third countries of transit and origin of the persons concerned .


### this regulation respects fundamental rights and observes the principles recognised in particular by the charter of fundamental rights of the european union . in particular this regulation seeks to ensure full respect for private and family life referred to in article 7 , protection of personal data referred to in article 8 and the rights of the child referred to in article 24 of the charter of fundamental rights of the european union . ### this regulation respects fundamental rights and observes the rights and principles recognised in particular by the charter of fundamental rights of the european union . in particular this regulation seeks to ensure full respect for the right to protection of personal data referred to in article 16 tfeu , as well as the right to private and family life referred to in article 7 , the right to protection of personal data referred to in article 8 , the right of asylum referred to in article 18 and the rights of the child referred to in article 24 of the charter of fundamental rights of the european union .


### it should be presumed that applicants who are registered in vis and have obtained and lawfully used two visas within the 12 months prior to the application fulfil the entry conditions regarding the risk of irregular immigration and the need to possess sufficient means of subsistence . however , this presumption should be rebuttable where the competent authorities establish that one or more of these conditions are not fulfilled in individual cases . ### it should be presumed that applicants who are registered in vis and have obtained and lawfully used two visas within the 18 months prior to the application fulfil the entry conditions regarding the risk of irregular immigration and the need to possess sufficient means of subsistence . however , this presumption should be rebuttable where the competent authorities establish that one or more of these conditions are not fulfilled in individual cases .


### by way of derogation , an application that does not meet the requirements set out in paragraph 1 may be considered admissible on humanitarian grounds or for reasons of national interest . ### by way of derogation , an application that does not meet the requirements set out in paragraph 1 shall be considered admissible when the member state concerned considers it necessary on humanitarian grounds , for reasons of national interest or because of international obligations .


### ' vis registered regular traveller ' means a visa applicant who is registered in the visa information system and who has obtained two visas within the 12 months prior to the application ; ### ' vis registered regular traveller ' means a visa applicant who : - is registered in the visa information system and has obtained a visa within the 18 months prior to the application ; - has already obtained a multiple - entry visa , a national visa or a residence permit from a member state in the schengen area valid for 6 months , on condition that the application is submitted at the latest 18 months after the expiry of the uniform visa , the national visa or the residence permit in question issued by a member state in the schengen area ; or - has undertaken two regular journeys to member states of the schengen area in the 18 months before the application ;


### ' vis registered regular traveller ' means a visa applicant who is registered in the visa information system and who has obtained two visas within the 12 months prior to the application ; ### ' vis registered regular traveller ' means a visa applicant who : is registered in the visa information system and has obtained a visa within the 18 months prior to the application ; or has previously obtained a multiple entry visa , a national visa or a national residence permit issued by a member state which was valid for at least six months , provided that the application is lodged no later than 12 months after the expiry of that multiple entry visa , national visa or national residence permit .


### in the examination of an application for a uniform visa , it shall be ascertained whether the applicant fulfils the entry conditions set out in article 5 , , and of&#160 ; regulation no 562 / 2006 , and particular consideration shall be given to assessing whether the applicant presents a risk of&#160 ; irregular immigration or a risk to the security of the member states and whether the applicant intends to leave the territory of the member states before the expiry of the visa applied for . ### in the examination of an application for a uniform visa , it shall be ascertained whether the applicant fulfils the entry conditions set out in article 5 , , and of regulation no 562 / 2006 .


### ' vis registered regular traveller ' means a visa applicant who is registered in the visa information system and who has obtained two visas within the 12 months prior to the application . ### ' vis registered regular traveller ' means a visa applicant who is registered in the visa information system and who has obtained two visas within the 18 months prior to the application .


### where there is a sudden and substantial influx of irregular immigrants , a member state may require nationals of third countries other than those referred to in paragraph 1 to hold an airport transit visa when passing through the international transit areas of airports situated on its territory . the duration of such a measure shall not exceed 12 months . the scope and duration of the airport transit visa requirement shall not exceed what is strictly necessary to respond to the sudden and substantial influx of irregular immigrants . ### where there is a sudden and substantial influx of migrants and without prejudice to international protection obligations and to the principle of non - refoulement , a member state may require nationals of third countries other than those referred to in paragraph 1 to hold an airport transit visa when passing through the international transit areas of airports situated on its territory . the duration of such a measure shall not exceed 12 months . the scope and duration of the airport transit visa requirement shall not exceed what is strictly necessary to respond to the sudden and substantial influx of migrants .


### applicants who have been refused a visa shall have the right to appeal . appeals shall be instituted against the member state that has taken the final decision on the application and in accordance with the national law of that member state . member states shall provide applicants with detailed information regarding the procedure to be followed in the event of an appeal , as specified in annex v . ### applicants who have been refused a visa shall have the right to appeal including the right to a judicial remedy . member states shall ensure that their national appeal procedures in visa cases are swift and easily accessible . appeals shall be instituted against the member state that has taken the final decision on the application and in accordance with the national law of that member state . where a member state is represented by another member state in accordance with article 5 or 39 , the represented state is considered as the member state taking the final decision . in case of a decision overturned after the appeal , the applicant shall be reimbursed any costs incurred as a result of the wrongful decision . member states shall provide applicants with detailed information regarding the procedure to be followed in the event of an appeal , as specified in annex v .


### it is necessary to set out rules on the transit through international areas of airports in order to combat irregular immigration . to this end a common list of third countries the nationals of which should be required to hold airport transit visas should be established . nevertheless , when a member state experiences a sudden and substantial influx of irregular immigrants , it should be able to introduce temporarily the airport transit visa requirement for nationals of a given third country . the conditions and procedures for doing so should be laid down , in order to ensure that the application of this measure is limited in time and that in accordance with the principle of proportionality , it does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve the objective . the scope of the airport transit visa requirement should be limited to responding to the specific situation that prompted the introduction of the measure . ### it is necessary to set out rules on the transit through international areas of airports . to this end a common list of third countries the nationals of which should be required to hold airport transit visas should be established . nevertheless , when a member state experiences a sudden and substantial influx of migrants , it should be able to introduce temporarily the airport transit visa requirement for nationals of a given third country . the conditions and procedures for doing so should be laid down , in order to ensure that the application of this measure is limited in time and that in accordance with the principle of proportionality , it does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve the objective . the scope of the airport transit visa requirement should be limited to responding to the specific situation that prompted the introduction of the measure .


### the period of validity and / or the duration of stay of an issued visa shall be extended where the competent authority of a member state considers that a visa holder has provided proof of force majeure or humanitarian reasons preventing him from leaving the territory of the member states before the expiry of the period of validity of or the duration of stay authorised by the visa . such an extension shall be granted free of charge . ### the period of validity and / or the duration of stay of an issued visa shall be extended where the competent authority of a member state considers that a visa holder has provided proof of force majeure or humanitarian or international protection reasons preventing him from leaving the territory of the member states before the expiry of the period of validity of or the duration of stay authorised by the visa . such an extension shall be granted free of charge .


### the issuing of visas at the external border should , in principle , remain exceptional . however , to allow member states to promote short term tourism , they should be authorised to issue visas at the external border based on a temporary scheme and upon notification and publication of the organisational modalities of the scheme . such schemes should be temporary in nature and the validity of the visa issued should be limited to the territory of the issuing member state . ### the issuing of visas at the external border should allow member states inter alia to promote short term tourism and to issue visas at the external border based on a temporary scheme and upon notification and publication of the organisational modalities of the scheme . such schemes should be temporary in nature and the validity of the visa issued should be limited to the territory of the issuing member state .


### it should be presumed that applicants who are registered in vis and have obtained and lawfully used two visas within the 12 months prior to the application fulfil the entry conditions regarding the risk of irregular immigration and the need to possess sufficient means of subsistence . however , this presumption should be rebuttable where the competent authorities establish that one or more of these conditions are not fulfilled in individual cases . ### it should be presumed that applicants who are registered in vis and have obtained and lawfully used two visas within the 18 months prior to the application fulfil the entry conditions . however , this presumption should be rebuttable where the competent authorities establish that one or more of these conditions are not fulfilled in individual cases .


### regulation no 810 / 2009 aims , inter alia , to further develop the common visa policy as part of a multi - layer system in order to facilitate legitimate travel and tackle irregular immigration through further harmonisation of legislation and practices . ### regulation no 810 / 2009 aims , inter alia , to further develop the common visa policy as part of a multi - layer system in order to facilitate legitimate travel through further harmonisation of legislation and practices .


### a multiple - entry visa valid for up to 5 years may be issued to an applicant who proves the need or justifies the intention to travel frequently and / or regularly provided that the applicant proves his integrity and reliability , in particular the lawful use of previous uniform visas or visas with limited territorial validity , his economic situation in the country of origin and his genuine intention to leave the territory of the member states before the expiry of the visa for which he has applied . ### a multiple - entry visa valid for up to 5 years may be issued to an applicant who proves the need or justifies the intention to travel frequently and / or regularly .


### ' 2 . for the period referred to in article 13 beginning on 1 january 2013 , and , in the absence of any amendments following the review referred to in article 30 , for each subsequent period , the total quantity of allowances to be allocated to aircraft operators shall be equivalent to 95 % of the historical aviation emissions multiplied by the number of years in the period . this percentage may be reviewed as part of the general review of this directive . ' ### in article 3c , paragraph 2 is replaced by the following : ' 2 . in the absence of any amendments following the review referred to in article 30 , the total quantity of allowances for aviation activities shall decrease annually to achieve the same emission reductions by 2030 as the other activities covered by the eu ets . '


### in order to respect the auctioning share set out in article 10 , the sum of free allocations in every year where the sum of free allocations does not reach the maximum level that respects the member state auctioning share , the remaining allowances up to that level shall be used to prevent or limit reduction of free allocations to respect the member state auctioning share in later years . where , nonetheless , the maximum level is reached , free allocations shall be adjusted accordingly . any such adjustment shall be done in a uniform manner . ### where the sum of free allocations in a given year does not reach the maximum level that respects the member state auctioning share , the remaining allowances up to that level shall be used to prevent or limit the reduction of free allocations in subsequent years . where , however , the maximum level is reached , an amount of allowances equivalent to a reduction of up to two percentage points of the share of allowances to be auctioned by member states , pursuant to article 10 , shall be distributed free of charge to sectors and sub - sectors pursuant to article 10b . where , nonetheless , this reduction is insufficient to meet the demand of sectors or sub - sectors pursuant to article 10b , free allocations shall be adjusted accordingly by a uniform cross sectoral correction factor .


### in order to respect the auctioning share set out in article 10 , the sum of free allocations in every year where the sum of free allocations does not reach the maximum level that respects the member state auctioning share , the remaining allowances up to that level shall be used to prevent or limit reduction of free allocations to respect the member state auctioning share in later years . where , nonetheless , the maximum level is reached , free allocations shall be adjusted accordingly . any such adjustment shall be done in a uniform manner . ### where the sum of free allocations in a given year does not reach the maximum level that respects the member state auctioning share , the remaining allowances up to that level shall be used to prevent or limit the reduction of free allocations in subsequent years . where , however , the maximum level is reached , an amount of allowances equivalent to a reduction of up to three percentage points of the share of allowances to be auctioned by member states , pursuant to article 10 , shall be distributed free of charge to sectors and sub - sectors pursuant to article 10b . where , nonetheless , this reduction is insufficient to meet the demand of sectors or sub - sectors pursuant to article 10b , free allocations shall be adjusted accordingly by a uniform cross sectoral correction factor . adjustments of free allocations according to this paragraph shall not apply to allocations according to article 10c and shall not apply to free allocations adjusted by linear factor referred to in article 9 .


### where necessary , the commission may adopt amendments to provide for flights arriving from the third country concerned to be excluded from the aviation activities listed in annex i or to provide for any other amendments to the aviation activities listed in annex i which are required by an agreement pursuant to the fourth subparagraph . the commission shall be empowered to adopt such amendments in accordance with article 23 . ### where necessary , the commission may submit a legislative proposal to the european parliament and council to provide for flights arriving from the third country concerned to be excluded from the aviation activities listed in annex i or to provide for any other amendments to the aviation activities listed in annex i which are required by an agreement with that third country .


### ' article 29 report to ensure the better functioning of the carbon market if , on the basis of the regular reports on the carbon market referred to in article 10 , the commission has evidence that the carbon market is not functioning properly , it shall submit a report to the european parliament and to the council . the report may be accompanied , if appropriate , by proposals aiming at increasing transparency of the carbon market and addressing measures to improve its functioning . ' ### article 29 is amended as follows : ' article 29 report to ensure the better functioning of the carbon market if , on the basis of the regular reports on the carbon market referred to in article 10 , the commission has evidence that the carbon market is not functioning properly , it shall submit a report to the european parliament and to the council . the report may be accompanied , if appropriate , by proposals aiming at increasing transparency of the carbon market and addressing measures to improve its functioning , including measures to limit the impact of overlapping union - wide energy and climate policies on the supply - demand balance of the eu ets . ' ;


### directive 2003 / 87 / ec of the european parliament and of the council15 established a system for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading within the union in order to promote reductions of greenhouse gas emissions in a cost - effective and economically efficient manner . __________________ 15 directive 2003 / 87 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 13 october 2003 establishing a scheme for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading within the community and amending council directive 96 / 61 / ec . ### directive 2003 / 87 / ec of the european parliament and of the council15 established a system for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading within the union in order to promote reductions of greenhouse gas emissions in a cost - effective and economically efficient manner as well as the sustainable strengthening of union industry against the risk of carbon and investment leakage . __________________ 15 directive 2003 / 87 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 13 october 2003 establishing a scheme for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading within the community and amending council directive 96 / 61 / ec .