### in fisheries areas , community - led local development should encourage innovative approaches to create growth and jobs , in particular by adding value to fisheries products and diversifying the local economy towards new economic activities , including those offered by ' blue growth ' and the broader maritime sectors . ### in fisheries areas , community - led local development should encourage innovative approaches to create growth and jobs , in particular by adding value to fisheries products and diversifying the local economy , where necessary , towards other economic activities within the fisheries sector .


### priority should be given to producer organisations and associations of producer organisations by granting them support . the compensation for storage aid and aid for production and marketing plans should gradually be phased out as the importance of this particular kind of support has lost its interest in the light of the evolving structure of the union market for this kind of products and the growing importance of strong producer ' s organisations . ### priority should be given to producer organisations and associations of producer organisations by granting them support . the compensation for storage aid and aid for production and marketing plans should be continued .


### recognising the growing competition small scale coastal fishermen are confronted to , the emff should support entrepreneurial initiatives of small scale coastal fishermen adding value to the fish they catch , in particular by carrying out the processing or direct marketing of the fish they catch . ### recognising the growing competition small scale coastal fishermen are confronted with and the fact that certain coastal communities are dependent on fishing , the emff should support entrepreneurial initiatives of small scale coastal fishermen adding value to the fish they catch , in particular by carrying out the processing or direct marketing of the fish they catch .


### interconnection of the certain information systems run by those sectors may require mobilisation of their own funding mechanisms in a coherent way and in line with treaty provisions . maritime spatial planning and integrated coastal zone management are essential for the sustainable development of marine areas and coastal regions and both contributing to the aims of ecosystem - based management and the development of land - sea links . these tools are also important to manage diverse uses of our coasts , seas and oceans to enable their sustainable economic development and to stimulate cross - border investment , whereas the implementation of the marine strategy framework directive will further define the boundaries of sustainability of human activities that have an impact on the marine environment . furthermore , it is necessary to improve knowledge of the marine world , and stimulate innovation by facilitating collection , free sharing , re - use and dissemination of data concerning the status of oceans and seas . ### interconnection of the certain information systems run by those sectors may require mobilisation of their own funding mechanisms in a coherent way and in line with treaty provisions . maritime spatial planning and integrated coastal zone management are essential for the sustainable development of marine areas and coastal regions and both contributing to the aims of ecosystem - based management and the development of land - sea links . these tools are also important to manage diverse uses of our coasts , seas and oceans to enable their sustainable economic development and to stimulate cross - border investment , whereas the implementation of the marine strategy framework directive will further define the boundaries of sustainability of human activities that have an impact on the marine environment . furthermore , it is necessary to improve knowledge of the marine world , and stimulate innovation by facilitating collection , free sharing , re - use and dissemination of data concerning the status of oceans and seas and the status of fisheries , making it available to end users and the general public .


### ' fisherman ' means any person engaging in professional fishing , as recognised by the member state , on board of an operational fishing vessel or engaging in professional harvesting of marine organisms , as recognised by the member state , without a vessel ; ### ' fisherman ' means any person engaging in professional fishing , as recognised by the member state , on board of an operational fishing vessel or engaging in professional rearing or harvesting of marine organisms , as recognised by the member state , without a vessel ;


### enhancement of the competitiveness and viability of fisheries , in particular of small scale coastal fleet , and improvement of safety or working conditions ; ### enhancement of the competitiveness and viability of fisheries , in particular of small scale coastal fleet , and improvement of safety or working conditions , fostering the promotion of decent work that complies scrupulously with european and international labour law , adequate social protection and social dialogue ;


### reduction of the impact of fisheries on the marine environment ; ### reduction of the impact of fisheries on the marine environment , by encouraging the use of more sustainable fishing gear ;


### the supply of scientific knowledge and collection of data ; ### the definition and promotion of the supply of scientific knowledge and collection of data and environmental , economic and social indicators , given the lack of scientific indicators on the state of fisheries , and economic and social indicators ;


### – an evaluation of the economic situation of aquaculture and processing industries , ### – an evaluation of the economic situation of extensive and intensive aquaculture , and its social and economic impact , and processing industries ,


### the managing authority , which may be either a public or private law body acting at national or regional level , or the member state itself when it carries out that task , to be in charge of the management of the programme concerned ; ### the managing authority , which may be either a public or private law body acting at national or regional level , or the member state itself or the region when it carries out that task , to be in charge of the management of the programme concerned ;


### investors may not be aware of any limits of investment firms ' authorisations , thus it is necessary to protect them in situations in which investment firms act in breach of their authorisation notably by holding client assets or providing services to a particular type of client contrary to the conditions of their authorisation . therefore , schemes should cover clients ' assets which are de facto held by investment firms in connection with any investment business . ### investors may not be aware of lacking or limited authorisations of investment firms , thus it is necessary to protect them in situations in which investment firms act without or in breach of their authorisation notably by holding client assets or providing services to a particular type of client without or contrary to the conditions of their authorisation . therefore , schemes should cover clients ' assets which are de facto held by investment firms in connection with any investment business .


### in order to ensure investors receive the compensation provided for under this directive and a comparable level of investor protection across member states , it is necessary to introduce common rules governing the funding of the schemes . the schemes should be financed in proportion to their liabilities . an appropriate level of pre - funding should be ensured and the schemes should have in place adequate arrangements to assess and reach their target funding level prior to the occurrence of any loss event relevant under directive 97 / 9 / ec . a common minimum target fund level should be reached within a ten - year period . ### in order to ensure investors receive the compensation provided for under this directive and a comparable level of investor protection across member states , it is necessary to introduce common rules governing the funding of the schemes . the schemes should be financed in proportion to their liabilities . an appropriate level of pre - funding should be ensured and the schemes should have in place adequate arrangements to assess and reach their target funding level prior to the occurrence of any loss event relevant under directive 97 / 9 / ec . a common minimum target fund level should be reached as soon as possible and in any event within a five - year period .


### member states shall ensure that the cost of financing schemes is ultimately borne in relation to investment business by the investment firms or third party custodians covered by the scheme and in relation to ucits activities , by ucits or their depositaries or third parties who are covered by the scheme . regular contributions by members shall be raised annually . ### member states shall ensure that the cost of financing schemes is ultimately borne in relation to investment business and only by the investment firms . regular contributions by members shall be raised annually .


### in connection with the modernisation and restructuring of the fleets , social measures should be envisaged to help workers who wish to leave the inland waterway industry or to retrain for jobs in another sector , together with measures to encourage the establishment of groupings of undertakings , improve operators ' skills and promote the adaptation of vessels to technical progress . ### in connection with the modernisation and restructuring of the fleets , social measures , including early and preventive measures , should be envisaged to help workers who wish to leave the inland waterway industry or to retrain for jobs in another sector , together with measures to encourage the establishment of groupings of undertakings , improve operators ' skills and promote the adaptation of vessels to technical progress .


### – make it easier for inland waterway carriers leaving the industry to obtain an early retirement pension or to transfer to another economic activity , ### – make it easier for inland waterway carriers leaving the industry to obtain an early retirement pension or to transfer to another activity , by providing comprehensive information , among other measures ,


### in order to ensure that the assessment of risks to public health at the union level from serious cross - border threats to health is consistent as well as comprehensive from a public health perspective , the available scientific expertise should be mobilised in a coordinated manner , through appropriate channels or structures depending on the type of threat concerned . this risk assessment should be based on robust scientific evidence and independent expertise and provided by the agencies of the union in accordance with their missions , or otherwise by expert groups set up by the commission . ### in order to ensure that the assessment of risks to public health at the union level from serious cross - border threats to health is consistent as well as comprehensive from a public health perspective , the available scientific expertise should be mobilised in a coordinated manner , through appropriate channels or structures depending on the type of threat concerned . this risk assessment should be based on robust scientific evidence and independent expertise and provided by the agencies of the union in accordance with their missions , or otherwise by expert groups set up by the commission . when experts are consulted , they should make a declaration of commitment and a declaration of their interests . the commission should verify these declarations .


### recognition of emergency situations or of pandemic influenza situations ### recognition of emergency situations


### situations of emergency at union level ; or ### situations of emergency at union level ;


### on duly justified imperative grounds of urgency related to the severity of a serious cross - border threat to health or to the rapidity of its spread among member states , the commission may formally recognise situations of emergency at union level or pre - pandemic situations with respect to human influenza at union level through immediately applicable implementing acts in accordance with the urgency procedure referred to in article 20 . ### on duly justified imperative grounds of urgency related to the severity of a serious cross - border threat to health or to the rapidity of its spread among member states , the commission may formally recognise situations of emergency at union level through immediately applicable implementing acts in accordance with the urgency procedure referred to in article 20 .


### the competent authorities responsible at national level for collecting information relating to epidemiological surveillance as referred to in article 6 ; ### the relevant decision - making authorities responsible within the member state for collecting information relating to epidemiological surveillance as referred to in article 6 ;


### a ' health security committee ' , composed of representatives of member states at a high level , is hereby established . ### a ' health security committee ' , composed of representatives of the relevant decision - making authorities in the member states at a high level , is hereby established .


### in its ‘ resolution of 15 december on the situation of fundamental rights in the european union - effective implementation after the entry into force of the treaty of lisbon’ the european parliament called on the commission to devote the 2013 european year to citizenship in order to give momentum to the debate on union citizenship and inform union citizens of their rights , in particular the new rights resulting from the entry into force of the treaty of lisbon . ### in its resolution of 15 december on the situation of fundamental rights in the european union - effective implementation after the entry into force of the treaty of lisbon the european parliament called on the commission to make 2013 the european year of citizenship in order to give momentum to the debate on european citizenship and inform eu citizens of their rights , in particular the new rights resulting from the entry into force of the treaty of lisbon .


### in particular , free movement and workers ' mobility help addressing the consequences of demographic change on the labour market , while also increasing the employability of people and improving the competitiveness of european industries . at the same time , free movement either enables , as an essential condition , or stimulates the exercise by citizens of a broad range of rights available to them under union law , such as their rights as consumers to access goods and services or their rights as passengers and tourists . facilitating free movement has therefore the potential to enhance citizens ' possibilities to fully benefit from the single market , whilst being a key driver for growth . ### in particular , free movement and workers ' mobility help addressing the consequences of demographic change on the labour market , while also increasing the employability of people and improving the competitiveness of european industries . at the same time , free movement either enables , as an essential condition , or stimulates the exercise by citizens of a broad range of rights available to them under union law , such as their rights as consumers to access goods and services or their rights as passengers , residents , students and tourists . facilitating free movement will therefore enhance citizens ' possibilities to fully benefit from the single market , whilst being a key driver for growth .


### despite the fact that the right to free movement and residence is firmly anchored in primary union law and substantially developed in secondary law , a gap still remains between the applicable legal rules and the reality confronting citizens when they seek to exercise this right in practice . aside from an uncertainty over the advantages of being mobile , union citizens perceive too many practical obstacles with regard to living and working elsewhere in the union . ### despite the fact that union citizenship rights are firmly anchored in primary union law and substantially developed in secondary law , a gap still remains between the applicable legal rules and the reality confronting citizens when they seek to exercise those rights in practice .


### in the eu citizenship report 2010 ' dismantling the obstacles to eu citizens ' rights ' , the commission addressed the main obstacles which citizens still encounter in their daily lives when they seek to exercise their rights as union citizens , in particular in cross - border situations and outlined 25 concrete actions to remove these obstacles . one of the obstacles identified in this context was lack of information . the commission concluded , in the eu citizenship report 2010 , that union citizens are prevented from enjoying their rights because they lack awareness of them and announced its intention to step up the dissemination of information to union citizens about their rights , in particular about their right to free movement . ### in the eu citizenship report 2010 ' dismantling the obstacles to eu citizens ' rights ' , the commission addressed the main obstacles which citizens still encounter in their daily lives when they seek to exercise their rights as union citizens , in particular in cross - border situations and outlined 25 concrete actions to remove these obstacles . one of the obstacles identified in this context was lack of information . the commission concluded , in the eu citizenship report 2010 , that union citizens are prevented from enjoying their rights because they lack awareness of them and announced its intention to step up the dissemination of information to union citizens about their rights , in particular about their right to free movement . in order to increase awareness , such dissemination of information should be effected in all union languages and should be addressed and accessible to all citizens , including by using digital communication tools and social networks .


### in the eu citizenship report 2010 ‘ dismantling the obstacles to eu citizens’ rights ‘ , the commission addressed the main obstacles which citizens still encounter in their daily lives when they seek to exercise their rights as union citizens , in particular in cross - border situations and outlined 25 concrete actions to remove these obstacles . one of the obstacles identified in this context was lack of information . the commission concluded , in the eu citizenship report 2010 , that union citizens are prevented from enjoying their rights because they lack awareness of them and announced its intention to step up the dissemination of information to union citizens about their rights , in particular about their right to free movement . ### in the eu citizenship report 2010 ‘ dismantling the obstacles to eu citizens’ rights ‘ , the commission addressed the main obstacles which citizens still encounter in their different roles in their daily lives when they seek to exercise their rights as union citizens , in particular in cross - border situations and outlined 25 concrete actions to remove these obstacles . one of the obstacles identified in this context was lack of information , in combination with language difficulties . the commission concluded , in the eu citizenship report 2010 , that union citizens are prevented from enjoying their rights because they lack awareness of them and announced its intention to step up the dissemination of information to union citizens about their rights . such information should be provided in all official languages of the union and also available in appropriate formats for those with particular disabilities .


### raising awareness about citizens ' rights , including their electoral rights in their member state of residence , is also important in view of the european parliament elections in 2014 . the impact of such awareness raising actions should be multiplied through close coordination and exploitation of synergies with relevant actions implemented by other union institutions , notably the european parliament , and by member states in the run up to these elections . ### raising awareness about citizens ' rights , including their electoral rights in their member state of residence , is also important in view of the european parliament elections in 2014 . the impact of such awareness raising actions should be multiplied through close coordination and exploitation of synergies with relevant actions implemented by other union institutions , notably the european parliament , by european political parties and foundations , and by member states in the run up to these elections .


### the union ' s objective of ensuring a high level of security within an area of freedom , security and justice of the treaty on the functioning of the union ) should be achieved , inter alia , through common measures on the crossing of internal borders by persons and border control at external borders and the common visa policy as part of a multi - layer system aimed at facilitating legitimate travel and tackling illegal immigration . ### the union ' s objective of offering its citizens an area of freedom , security and justice without internal frontiers , in which the free movement of persons is ensured of the treaty on european union ) , should be achieved following the principle of solidarity and fair sharing of responsibility between member states , inter alia , through common measures on the crossing of internal borders by persons and border control at external borders and the common visa policy as part of a multi - layer system , which is fair towards third - country nationals and aims at organising and facilitating regular migration and mobility , while fighting against organised crime and trafficking in human beings and , article 71 and article 80 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union ) ;


### solidarity among member states , clarity about the division of tasks , respect for fundamental rights and the rule of law as well as a strong focus on the global perspective and the inextricable link with external security should be key principles guiding the implementation of the internal security strategy . ### solidarity among member states , clarity about the division of tasks , respect for fundamental freedoms and human rights and the rule of law as well as a strong focus on the global perspective and full compliance with union foreign policy objectives as laid down in article 21 teu should be key principles guiding the implementation of the internal security strategy .


### the fund should therefore be established as a comprehensive framework for eu financial support in the field of internal security comprising the instrument established by this regulation as well as the instrument established by regulation … / 2012 / eu establishing as part of the internal security fund , the instrument for financial support for police co - operation , preventing and combating crime , and crisis management . this comprehensive framework should be complemented by regulation … / 2012 / eu laying down general provisions on the asylum and migration fund and on the instrument for financial support for police co - operation , preventing and combating crime , and crisis management to which this regulation should refer as regards rules on programming , financial management , management and control , clearance of accounts , closure of programmes and reporting and evaluation . ### the fund should therefore be established as a comprehensive framework for union´s financial support in the field of internal security comprising the instrument established by this regulation , relating to external borders and visa , as well as the instrument established by regulation . . . / 2012 / eu establishing the instrument for financial support for police co - operation , preventing and combating crime , and crisis management . these two instruments should function , to the extent possible , with identical delivery mechanisms , as a comprehensive framework , which should be complemented by regulation . . . / 2012 / eu laying down general provisions on the asylum and migration fund and on the instrument for financial support for police co - operation , preventing and combating crime , and crisis management to which this regulation should refer as regards rules on programming , financial management , management and control , clearance of accounts , closure of programmes and reporting and evaluation .


### when executing tasks at external borders and consulates in accordance with the schengen acquis on borders and visas , member states carry out activities in the interest of and on behalf of all other member states in the schengen area and thus performing a public service for the union . to express solidarity , the instrument should contribute to supporting operating costs related to border control and visa policy and enable member states to systematically maintain capabilities crucial for that service for all . such support consists of full reimbursement of a choice of costs related to the objectives under this instrument and will form an integral part of the national programmes . ### when executing tasks at external borders and consulates in accordance with the schengen acquis on borders and visas , member states carry out activities in the interest of and on behalf of all other member states in the schengen area and thus performing a public service for the union . to express solidarity in practice , the instrument should contribute to supporting operating costs related to border control and visa policy and enable member states to systematically maintain capabilities crucial for that service for all . such support should consist of full reimbursement of a choice of costs related to the objectives under this instrument and should form an integral part of the national programmes .


### this instrument should be implemented in full respect of the rights and principles enshrined in the charter of fundamental rights of the european union . ### respecting the human rights of immigrants and refugees is of key importance for the union . the instrument should be implemented in full respect of the rights and principles enshrined in the charter of fundamental rights of the european union , the european convention for the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms , the geneva convention relating to the status of refugees , the un convention on the law of the sea , un human rights treaties and international humanitarian law .


### to ensure a uniform and high - quality external border control and to facilitate legitimate travel across external borders within the framework of the eu internal security strategy , the instrument should contribute to the development of a european common integrated border management system , which includes all the measures involving policy , legislation , systematic co - operation , the distribution of the burden , personnel , equipment and technology taken at different levels by the competent authorities of the member states , acting in co - operation with the frontex agency , with third - countries and , where necessary , with other actors , utilising , inter alia , the four - tier border security model and integrated risk analysis of the european union . ### to ensure a uniform and high - quality external border control and to facilitate legitimate travel across external borders , including border crossings by persons in search of international protection within the framework of the eu internal security strategy , the instrument should contribute to the development of a european common integrated border management system , which includes all the measures involving policy , legislation , systematic co - operation , the distribution of the burden , personnel , equipment and technology taken at different levels by the competent authorities of the member states , acting in co - operation with the frontex agency , and where necessary , with other actors , utilising , inter alia , integrated risk analysis of the european union .


### it should include support for national measures and cooperation between member states in the area of visa policy and other pre - frontier activities that take place prior to external border controls . the efficient management of activities organised by the services of the member states in third countries is in the interest of the common visa policy as part of a multi - layered system aimed at facilitating legitimate travel and tackling irregular immigration into the european union , and constitutes an integral part of the common integrated border management system . ### it should include support for national measures and cooperation between member states in the area of visa policy and other pre - frontier activities that take place prior to external border controls , in particular those which organise and facilitate regular migration and mobility . the efficient management of activities organised by the services of the member states in third countries is in the interest of the common visa policy as part of a multi - layered system aimed at offering a high - quality service to third - country nationals , organising and facilitating regular migration and mobility and preventing irregular immigration into the union , and constitutes an integral part of the common integrated border management system .


### it should include support for national measures and cooperation between member states in the area of visa policy and other pre - frontier activities that take place prior to external border controls . the efficient management of activities organised by the services of the member states in third countries is in the interest of the common visa policy as part of a multi - layered system aimed at facilitating legitimate travel and tackling irregular immigration into the european union , and constitutes an integral part of the common integrated border management system . ### it should include support for national measures and cooperation between member states in the area of visa policy and other pre - frontier activities that take place prior to external border controls , in particular those which prioritise safe maritime borders and which facilitate regular migration and mobility . the efficient management of activities organised by the services of the member states in third countries is in the interest of the common visa policy as part of a multi - layered system aimed at facilitating regular migration and mobility and preventing irregular immigration into the european union , saving people in distress at sea and constitutes an integral part of the common integrated border management system .


### supporting a common visa policy to facilitate legitimate travel , ensure equal treatment of third country nationals and tackle irregular migration ### supporting a common visa policy to organise and facilitate regular migration and mobility , provide a high quality of service to visa applicants , ensure equal and decent treatment of third - country nationals and prevent irregular migration


### the achievement of this objective shall be measured against indicators such as , inter alia , the development of equipment for border control and the apprehensions of irregular third - country nationals at the external border in correspondence with the risk of the relevant section of the external border . ### the achievement of this objective shall be measured against indicators such as , inter alia , the apprehensions of irregular third - country nationals at the external border in correspondence with the risk of the relevant section of the external border and the number of third - country nationals regularly crossing the same section of the external border .


### the achievement of this objective shall be measured against indicators such as , inter alia , the development of equipment for border control and the apprehensions of irregular third - country nationals at the external border in correspondence with the risk of the relevant section of the external border . ### the achievement of this objective shall be measured against indicators such as , inter alia , the development of equipment for border control , the average waiting time at the border crossing points and the apprehensions of irregular third - country nationals at the external border in correspondence with the risk of the relevant section of the external border , and the number of third country nationals regularly crossing the same section of the external border .


### setting up and running it systems , their communication infrastructure and equipment supporting the management of migration flows across the external borders of the union ; ### setting up and running it systems , their communication infrastructure and equipment that support the control of crossings at the external borders of the union and fully respect personal data protection legislation ;


### ensuring the efficient and uniform application of the union ' s acquis on borders and visa , including the functioning of the schengen evaluation and monitoring mechanism ; ### ensuring the efficient and uniform application of the union ' s acquis on borders , asylum and visa , including the functioning of the schengen evaluation and monitoring mechanism ;


### infrastructures , buildings and operating equipment required for the processing of visa applications and consular co - operation ; ### infrastructures , buildings and operating equipment required for the processing of visa applications , consular co - operation and other actions aimed at improving the quality of service to visa applicants ;


### on the basis of the report , the commission shall determine which member states will receive an additional amount . those member states which have an increased threat level in comparison to the threat level established for the calculation made for the budget year 2013 under decision 574 / 2007 / ec will receive pro rata additional resources . ### on the basis of the report , and after informing the european parliament , the commission shall determine which member states will receive an additional amount . those member states which have an increased level of risk in comparison to the risks identified for the calculation made for the budget year 2013 under decision 574 / 2007 / ec will receive pro rata additional resources .


### external maritime borders shall mean the outer limit of the territorial sea of the member states as defined according to articles 4 to 16 of the united nations convention on the law of the sea . however , in cases where long range operations on a regular basis are required in order to prevent irregular migration / illegal entry , this shall be the outer limit of high threat areas . this shall be determined by taking into account the relevant data on these operations in 2014 - 2016 as provided by the member states in question . ### external maritime borders shall mean the outer limit of the territorial sea of the member states as defined according to articles 4 to 16 of the united nations convention on the law of the sea . however , where long range operations on a regular basis are required in the case of high risk , this can be the outer limit of the contiguous zone as defined according to article 33 of the united nations convention on the law of the sea . this shall be determined by taking into account the relevant data on these operations in 2014 - 2016 as provided by the member states in question .


### supporting the further development of the management of migration flows by consular and other services of the member state in third countries , with a view to facilitating legitimate travel to and preventing irregular migration into the union ; ### supporting the further development of the management of migration flows by consular and other services of the member state in third countries in full compliance with union foreign policy , with a view to organising and facilitating regular migration and mobility and preventing irregular migration into the union ;


### ensuring the correct and uniform application of the union acquis on border control and visa in response to weaknesses identified at european level , as evinced in results established in the framework of the schengen evaluation mechanism ; ### ensuring the correct and uniform application of the union acquis on border control , asylum and visa in response to weaknesses identified at european level , as evinced in results established in the framework of the schengen evaluation mechanism ;


### increasing the capacity to face upcoming challenges including present and future threats and pressures at the external borders of the union , taking into account in particular the frontex risk analysis . ### increasing the capacity to face upcoming challenges at the external borders , taking into account in particular the frontex risk analysis .


### following a schengen evaluation report , as adopted in accordance with the regulation on the establishment of an evaluation and monitoring mechanism to verify the application of the schengen acquis , the member state concerned shall examine , together with the commission and the frontex agency , where appropriate , how to address the findings and implement the recommendations within the framework of its national programme . ### following a schengen evaluation report , as adopted in accordance with the regulation on the establishment of an evaluation and monitoring mechanism to verify the application of the schengen acquis , the member state concerned shall examine , together with the commission and the frontex agency , where appropriate , how to address the deficiencies and implement the recommendations within the framework of its national programme .


### in dialogue with the commission and the frontex agency , where appropriate , it shall reallocate resources under its programme , including , where necessary , those programmed for operating support , and / or introduce or amend actions aiming to remedy the weaknesses in accordance with the findings and recommendations of the schengen evaluation report . ### particular attention shall be paid to the financing of corrective actions . in dialogue with the commission and the frontex agency , where appropriate , the member state concerned shall reallocate resources under its programme , including , where necessary , those programmed for operating support , and / or introduce or amend actions aiming to remedy the weaknesses in accordance with the findings and recommendations of the schengen evaluation report . any additional costs shall be eligible for financing under the instrument .


### to support the preparatory , monitoring , administrative and technical support , development of an evaluation mechanism , required to implement external borders and visa policies , including to implement schengen governance as determined by the schengen evaluation and monitoring mechanism as established by the regulation no &#8230 ; on the establishment of an evaluation and monitoring mechanism to verify the application of the schengen acquis and the schengen borders code ; ### to support the preparatory , monitoring , administrative and technical support for the development of an evaluation mechanism , required to implement external borders , asylum and visa policies &#8211 ; including with regard to compliance with human rights obligations and humanitarian law &#8211 ; including to implement schengen governance as determined by the schengen evaluation and monitoring mechanism as established by the regulation no . . . on the establishment of an evaluation and monitoring mechanism to verify the application of the schengen acquis and the schengen borders code ;


### to improve the knowledge and understanding of the situation prevailing in the member states through analysis , evaluation and close monitoring of policies ; ### to improve the knowledge and understanding of the situation prevailing in the member states and third countries through analysis , evaluation and close monitoring of policies ;


### to support particularly innovative projects developing new methods and / or technologies with a potential for transferability to other member states , especially projects aiming at testing and validating research projects ; ### to support particularly innovative projects , notably regarding regular migration and mobility , developing new methods and / or technologies with a potential for transferability to other member states , especially projects aiming at testing and validating research projects ;


### to support particularly innovative projects developing new methods and / or technologies with a potential for transferability to other member states , especially projects aiming at testing and validating research projects ; ### to support particularly innovative projects developing new methods with a potential for transferability to other member states , especially projects aiming at testing and validating research projects ;


### regulation of the european parliament and of the council on ship recycling ### regulation of the european parliament and of the council on the environmentally sound recycling and treatment of ships and amending directive 2009 / 16 / ec and regulation no 1013 / 2006


### the hong kong international convention for the safe and environmentally sound recycling of ships was adopted on 15 may 2009 under the auspices of the international maritime organization at the request of the parties to the basel convention . the hong kong convention will only enter into force 24 months after the date of ratification by at least 15 states representing a combined merchant fleet of at less 40 per cent of the gross tonnage of the world ' s merchant shipping and whose combined maximum annual ship recycling volume during the preceding 10 years constitutes not less than three per cent of the gross tonnage of the combined merchant shipping of the same states . the member states should ratify the convention at the earliest opportunity in order to hasten its entry into force . the convention covers the design , construction , operation and preparation of ships so as to facilitate safe and environmentally sound recycling without compromising ship safety and operational efficiency ; it also covers the operation of ship recycling facilities in a safe and environmentally sound manner , and the establishment of an appropriate enforcement mechanism for ship recycling . ### the hong kong international convention for the safe and environmentally sound recycling of ships was adopted on 15 may 2009 under the auspices of the international maritime organization . the hong kong convention will only enter into force 24 months after the date of ratification by at least 15 states representing a combined merchant fleet of at least 40 per cent of the gross tonnage of the world ' s merchant shipping and whose combined maximum annual ship recycling volume during the preceding 10 years constitutes not less than three per cent of the gross tonnage of the combined merchant shipping of the same states . the convention covers the use of hazardous materials in ships so as to facilitate safe and environmentally sound recycling without compromising ship safety and operational efficiency ; it also covers , through guidelines , the operation of ship recycling facilities , and includes an enforcement mechanism for ship recycling . the hong kong convention does not apply to government - owned ships nor to vessels under 500 gross tonnes , nor to vessels operating throughout their life only in waters subject to the sovereignty or jurisdiction of the state whose flag the ship is entitled to fly . the hong kong convention also does not cover the actual recycling of the steel recovered at the ship recycling facility or the operations of facilities managing waste materials downstream of the initial ship recycling facility . the hong kong convention does not seek to prevent the export of ships that constitute hazardous waste to non - oecd countries - a practice currently prohibited under regulation no 1013 / 2006 . it is expected that it will take up to a decade before the hong kong convention enters into force .


### the hong kong convention provides explicitly for its parties to take more stringent measures consistent with international law , with respect to the safe and environmentally sound recycling of ships , in order to prevent , reduce or minimise any adverse effects on human health and the environment . the establishment of a european list of ship recycling facilities fulfilling the requirements set out in this regulation would contribute to that objective as well as to better enforcement by facilitating the flag states ' control of ships going for recycling . those requirements for ship recycling facilities should be based on the requirements of the hong kong convention . ### the hong kong convention provides explicitly for its parties to take more stringent measures consistent with international law , with respect to the safe and environmentally sound recycling of ships , in order to prevent , reduce or minimise any adverse effects on human health and the environment . the establishment of a european list of ship recycling facilities fulfilling the requirements set out in this regulation should contribute to that objective as well as to better enforcement by facilitating the flag states ' control of ships going for recycling . those requirements for ship recycling facilities should be based on the requirements of the hong kong convention , but should go beyond them so as to achieve a level of protection of human health and the environment that is broadly equivalent to that of the union .


### the ships not covered by the scopes of the hong kong convention and this regulation should continue to be recycled in accordance with the requirements of regulation no 1013 / 2006 and of directive 2008 / 98 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 19 november 2008 on waste and repealing certain directives18 respectively . ### ships not covered by the scope of the hong kong convention , eu ships that are out of the scope of this regulation , eu ships that do not comply with this regulation and ships flying the flag of a third country when they become waste in the territory under the jurisdiction of a member state , should continue to be recycled in accordance with the requirements of regulation no 1013 / 2006 and of directive 2008 / 98 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 19 november 2008 on waste and repealing certain directives18 respectively .


### it is necessary to clarify the respective scopes of this regulation , regulation no 1013 / 2006 and directive 2008 / 98 / ec in order to avoid the duplication of regulatory instruments that have the same objective . ### it is necessary to clarify the scope respectively of this regulation , regulation no 1013 / 2006 and directive 2008 / 98 / ec in order to avoid applying different legal requirements in the same situation .


### member states should lay down rules on penalties applicable to infringements of this regulation and ensure that these penalties are applied so as to prevent circumvention of ship recycling rules . the penalties , which may be of a civil or administrative nature , should be effective , proportionate and dissuasive . ### member states should lay down rules on penalties applicable to infringements of this regulation and ensure that these penalties are applied so as to prevent circumvention of ship recycling rules . the penalties , which may be of a criminal , civil or administrative nature , should be effective , proportionate and dissuasive .


### since the objective to prevent , reduce or eliminate adverse effects on human health and the environment caused by the recycling , operation and maintenance of ships flying the flag of a member state cannot be sufficiently achieved by the member states due to the international character of shipping and ship recycling , and can therefore be better achieved at union level , the union may adopt measures , in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in article 5 of the treaty . in accordance with the principle of proportionality , as set out in that article , this regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve that objective , ### since the objective to prevent , reduce or eliminate adverse effects on human health and the environment caused by the recycling and treatment of eu ships cannot be sufficiently achieved by the member states due to the international character of shipping and ship recycling , and can therefore be better achieved at union level , the union may adopt measures , in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in article 5 of the treaty . in accordance with the principle of proportionality , as set out in that article , this regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve that objective ,


### objective the purpose of this regulation is to prevent , reduce or eliminate adverse effects on human health and the environment caused by the recycling , operation and maintenance of ships flying the flag of a member state . ### objective the purpose of this regulation is to prevent , reduce to a minimum and , to the extent possible , eliminate accidents , injuries and other adverse effects on human health and the environment caused by the recycling and treatment of eu ships , and to improve the conditions for the recycling of non - eu ships .


### ‘ ship recycling’ means the activity of complete or partial dismantling of a ship at a ship recycling facility in order to recover components and materials for reprocessing and re - use , whilst taking care of hazardous and other materials , and includes associated operations such as storage and treatment of components and materials on site , but not their further processing or disposal in separate facilities ; ### ‘ ship recycling’ means the activity of complete or partial dismantling of a ship at a ship recycling facility in order to recover components and materials for reprocessing and re - use , whilst taking care of hazardous and other materials , and includes associated operations such as storage and treatment of components and materials on site , but not their further treatment in separate facilities ; the meaning of the term ' recycling ' in the context of this regulation is therefore different from the definition given in article 3 of directive 2008 / 98 / ec ;


### ‘ ship recycling facility’ means a defined area that is a site , yard or facility located in a member state or in a third country and used for the recycling of ships ; ### ‘ ship recycling facility’ means a defined area that is a built yard or facility located in a member state or in a third country and used for the recycling of ships ;


### ' recycling company’ means , the owner of the ship recycling facility or any other organisation or person who has assumed the responsibility for the operation of ship recycling from the owner of the ship recycling facility ; ### ' ship recycling company’ means , the owner of the ship recycling facility or any other organisation or person who has assumed the responsibility for the operation of ship recycling from the owner of the ship recycling facility ;


### this regulation shall apply to ships entitled to fly the flag of a member state or operating under its authority . ### this regulation shall apply to eu ships . article 5a , article 11b and article 23 of this regulation shall also apply to non - eu ships calling at eu ports or anchorages .


### an inventory of hazardous materials shall be kept on board of each new ship . ### member states shall ensure that an inventory of hazardous materials shall be established and kept available on board each new eu ship .


### an inventory of hazardous materials shall be established before a ship goes for recycling and kept on board . ### member states shall ensure that for existing eu ships , an inventory of hazardous materials shall be established in accordance with the timelines indicated in paragraph 2a , or before a ship goes for recycling , whatever the earlier , and kept available on board .


### identify , at least , the hazardous materials referred to in annex i and contained in the structure or equipment of the ship , their location and approximate quantities . ### for new ships , identify , at least , the hazardous materials referred to in annex i and contained in the structure or equipment of the ship , their location and precise quantities .


### a list of hazardous materials referred to in annex i and contained in the structure or equipment of the ship , their location and approximate quantities ; ### a list of hazardous materials referred to in annex i and contained in the structure or equipment of the ship , their location and quantities in accordance with point of paragraph 4 ;


### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 26 concerning the updating of the list of items for the inventory of hazardous materials in annex i . ### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 26 concerning the updating of the list of items for the inventory of hazardous materials in annex i to ensure that the list includes at least the substances listed in appendices i and ii of the hong kong convention , and to take account of relevant union legislation which provides for the phasing out or restriction of the use or installation of hazardous materials .


### preparation for recycling : general requirements ### general requirements for ship owners


### be developed by the ship recycling facility taking into account information provided by the shipowner in accordance with point of article 9 ; ### prior to publication of the european list , be developed by a ship recycling facility that is located in the union or in a member country of the oecd , taking into account information provided by the ship owner in accordance with point of article 9 ;


### include information on the type and amount of hazardous materials and waste generated by the recycling of the specific ship , including those materials identified in the inventory of hazardous materials , and on how these hazardous materials and waste will be managed in the facility as well as in subsequent waste management facilities ; ### include information on the type and amount of hazardous materials and of waste generated by the recycling of the specific ship , including those materials and the waste identified in the inventory of hazardous materials , and on how these hazardous materials and that waste will be treated in the facility as well as in subsequent waste treatment facilities ;


### the additional survey , either general or partial , may be conducted at the request of the shipowner after a change , replacement , or significant repair of the structure , equipment , systems , fittings , arrangements and material . the officers carrying out that survey shall ensure that any such change , replacement , or significant repair has been made in a manner that allows the ship to comply with the requirements of this regulation , and they shall verify that part i of the inventory of hazardous materials has been amended accordingly . ### the ship owner shall request an additional survey , either general or partial , after a significant change , replacement , or repair of the structure , equipment , systems , fittings , arrangements and material . the officers carrying out that survey shall ensure that any such significant change , replacement , or repair has been made in a manner that allows the ship to comply with the requirements of this regulation , and they shall verify that part i of the inventory of hazardous materials has been amended accordingly .


### to provide the ship recycling facility with all the ship - relevant information necessary for the development of the ship recycling plan required by article 7 ; ### to provide the ship recycling facility at least three months prior to the intended date for the ship recycling with all the ship - relevant information necessary for the development of the ship recycling plan required by article 7 ;


### to develop , in collaboration with the shipowner , a ship - specific ship recycling plan in accordance with article 7 ; ### to develop , in collaboration with the ship owner , a ship - specific ship recycling plan in accordance with article 7 within one month of reception of all relevant information pursuant to point b of paragraph 3 ;


### to prohibit the start of any recycling of the ship prior to submission of the report referred to in point ; ### to refuse the start of any recycling of the ship prior to submission of the report referred to in point and prior to approval of the ship recycling plan by its competent authority ;


### when preparing to receive a ship for recycling , to notify in writing at least 14 days prior to the planned start of the recycling the relevant competent authorities of the intention to recycle the ship concerned : ### when preparing to receive a ship for recycling , to notify in writing at least two months prior to the planned start of the recycling the relevant competent authorities of the intention to recycle the ship concerned :


### after completion of an initial or renewal survey or of an additional survey conducted at the request of the shipowner , a member state shall issue an inventory certificate in accordance with the form laid down in annex iv . this certificate shall be supplemented by part i of the inventory of hazardous materials . the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 26 concerning the updating of the form of the inventory certificate laid down in annex iv . ### after successful completion of an initial or renewal survey or of an additional survey the member state whose flag the ship is flying shall issue an inventory certificate in accordance with the form laid down in annex iv . this certificate shall be supplemented by part i of the inventory of hazardous materials . the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 26 concerning the updating of the form of the inventory certificate laid down in annex iv .


### after successful completion of a final survey in accordance with article 8 , the administration shall issue a ready for recycling certificate in accordance with the form laid down in annex v . this certificate shall be supplemented by the inventory of hazardous materials and the ship recycling plan . ### after successful completion of a final survey in accordance with article 8 , the administration shall issue a ready for recycling certificate in accordance with the form laid down in annex v , if it considers that the ship recycling plan complies with the requirements of this regulation . this certificate shall be supplemented by the inventory of hazardous materials and the ship recycling plan .


### establish management and monitoring systems , procedures and techniques which do not pose health risks to the workers concerned or to the population in the vicinity of the ship recycling facility and which will prevent , reduce , minimise and to the extent practicable eliminate adverse effects on the environment caused by ship recycling ; ### establish management and monitoring systems , procedures and techniques which ensure that no health risks are posed to the workers concerned or to the population in the vicinity of the ship recycling facility and which will prevent , reduce , minimise and to the extent practicable eliminate adverse effects on the environment caused by ship recycling ;


### develop and approve a ship recycling facility plan ; ### develop and adopt a ship recycling facility plan ;


### ensure the containment of all hazardous materials present on board of a ship during the recycling process so as to prevent any release of these hazardous materials into the environment and in particular in intertidal zones ; ### ensure the containment of all hazardous materials present on board of a ship during the recycling process so as to prevent any release of these hazardous materials into the environment and in particular in intertidal zones , notably by cutting the bottom part in a permanent or floating dry dock ;


### handle hazardous materials and waste only on impermeable floors with effective drainage systems ; ### without prejudice to point , handle hazardous materials and waste only on impermeable floors with effective drainage systems ;


### identify the permit , license or authorization granted by its competent authorities to conduct ship recycling and specify the size limitations of the ships it is authorized to recycle as well as any applicable limitations ; ### identify the permit , license or authorization granted by its competent authorities to conduct ship recycling and specify the size limitations of the ships it is authorized to recycle as well as any applicable limitations and conditions ;


### which waste management process will be applied if the hazardous materials is destined for a subsequent waste treatment facility outside the ship recycling facility . the following information shall be provided regarding each subsequent waste treatment facility : ### which waste treatment process will be applied if the hazardous materials are destined for a subsequent waste treatment facility outside the ship recycling facility . the following information shall be provided regarding each subsequent waste treatment facility :


### evidence that the waste treatment facility is authorized to treat the hazardous material ; ### evidence that the waste treatment facility is authorized by the relevant competent authority to treat the hazardous material ;


### by applying for inclusion in the european list , ship recycling facilities accept the possibility of being subject to a site inspection by the commission or agents acting on its behalf prior or after their inclusion in the european list in order to verify their compliance with the requirements set out in article 12 . ### in order to be included in the european list , ship recycling facilities shall be audited by an international team of experts nominated by the commission prior to their inclusion in the european list with a view to verifying their compliance with the requirements set out in article 12 , and once every two years thereafter . the ship recycling facility shall also agree that it may be subject to additional unannounced site inspections by an international team . the international team of experts shall cooperate with the competent authorities of the member state or the third country where the facility is located in order to carry out such site inspections . the summary findings of the inspection shall be made permanently available to the public , including in an electronic format .


### the european list shall be published in the official journal of the european union and on the website of the commission at the latest thirty - six months after the day of entry into force of this regulation . ### the european list shall be published in the official journal of the european union and on the website of twenty - four the commission at the latest months after . . . * . * oj please insert the date of entry into force of this regulation


### to include a ship recycling facility in the european list in any of the following cases : where it has been authorized in accordance with article 13 ; where its inclusion in the european list has been decided in accordance with article 15 ; ### to include a ship recycling facility in the european list where its inclusion in the european list has been decided in accordance with article 15 ;


### notify the administration in writing at least 14 days before the planned start of the recycling of the intention to recycle a ship in order to enable the administration to prepare for the survey and certification required by this regulation ; ### notify the administration , in writing at least two months before the planned start of the recycling of the intention to recycle a ship in order to enable the administration to prepare for the survey and certification required by this regulation ; it shall simultaneously notify its intention to recycle a ship to the administration of the country under whose jurisdiction it is at that time ;


### information regarding illegal recycling and follow - up actions undertaken by the member state . ### information regarding illegal recycling and follow - up actions undertaken by the member state , including details of the penalties laid down pursuant to article 23 .


### each member state shall transmit the report by 31 december 2015 and every two years thereafter . ### each member state shall transmit the report by 31 december 2015 and every year thereafter .


### where the request for action and the accompanying observations show in a plausible manner that a breach of the regulation exists , the competent authority shall consider any such observations and requests for action . in such circumstances , the competent authority shall give the recycling company an opportunity to make its views known with respect to the request for action and the accompanying observations . ### where the request for action and the accompanying observations show in a plausible manner that a breach of the regulation exists , the competent authority shall consider any such observations and requests for action . in such circumstances , the competent authority shall give the ship owner and the recycling company an opportunity to make their views known with respect to the request for action and the accompanying observations .


### the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in articles 5 , 9 , 10 and 15 shall be conferred on the commission for an indeterminate period of time from the date of entry into force of this regulation . ### the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in articles 5 , 9 , 10 and 15 shall be conferred on the commission for a period of five years from . . . * . the commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power no later than nine months before the end of the five - year period . the delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration , unless the european parliament or the council opposes such extension no later than three months before the end of each period . ____________________ * oj : please insert date of entry into force of this regulation


### ' ships falling under the scope of regulation no xx [ insert full title of this regulation ] . ### ' eu ships falling under the scope of , and complying with the provisions of regulation no xx [ insert full title of this regulation ] .


### the commission shall review this regulation not later than two years after the date of entry into force of the hong kong convention . this review shall consider the inclusion of facilities authorized by the parties to the hong kong convention in the european list of ship recycling facilities in order to avoid duplication of work and administrative burden . ### the commission shall review this regulation not later than two years after the date of entry into force of the hong kong convention . this review shall consider whether the inclusion of facilities authorized by the parties to the hong kong convention in the european list of ship recycling facilities complies with the requirements of this regulation .


### this regulation shall enter into force on the 365th day after its publication in the official journal of the european union . ### this regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the official journal of the european union . it shall apply from . . . * . ____________ * oj please insert date one year after entry into force of this regulation .


### as a consequence of that entry into force of the lisbon treaty , the powers conferred under regulation no 1100 / 2007 upon the commission need to be aligned to articles 290 and 291 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union . ### as a consequence of that entry into force of the lisbon treaty , the powers conferred under regulation no 1100 / 2007 upon the commission need to be aligned to article 291 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union .


### in article 7 , paragraphs 6 and 7 are replaced by the following : ' 6 . in the event of a significant decline of average market prices for eels used for restocking , as compared to those of eels used for other purposes , the member state concerned shall inform the commission . the commission , by means of delegated acts adopted in accordance with article 12a and in order to address the situation , may temporarily reduce the percentages of eels used for restocking as referred to in paragraph 2 . 7 . the commission shall , not later than 31 december 2012 , report to the european parliament and the council and evaluate the measures concerning restocking including the evolution of market prices . ' ### in article 7 , paragraph 7 is replaced by the following : ' 7 . the commission shall , not later than 31 october 2013 , report to the european parliament and the council and evaluate the measures concerning restocking , taking into account the latest scientific advice from ices on the conditions under which restocking is likely to contribute to the increase of the spawning stock biomass . '


### such risk sharing instrument shall be used exclusively for loans and guarantees , as well as other financial facilities , to finance operations co - financed by the european regional development fund or the cohesion fund , regarding expenditure which is not covered by article 56 . ### such risk sharing instrument shall be used exclusively for loans and guarantees , as well as other financial facilities , to finance impending operations that are part of an operational programme and that are co - financed by the european regional development fund or the cohesion fund , regarding expenditure which is not covered by article 56 .


### the risk sharing instrument shall be implemented by the commission within the framework of indirect centralised management in accordance with article 54 of regulation no 1605 / 2002 . ### the risk sharing instrument shall be implemented by the commission within the framework of indirect centralised management in accordance with article 54 of regulation no 1605 / 2002 . the commission ' s selection of an operation shall take place in accordance with article 41 and shall demonstrate positive impacts on local economies and labour markets .


### traceability and accounting , information on the use of the funds and monitoring and control systems ; and ### traceability , democratic scrutiny and accounting , information on the use of the funds and monitoring and control systems ; and


### as demonstrated by the sovereign debt crisis , and in particular by the need to put in place common financial backstops , member states whose currency is the euro share enhanced spillovers from their budgetary policy . each of the member states whose currency is the euro should consult the commission and other member states whose currency is the euro before the adoption of any major fiscal policy reform plans with potential spillover effects , so as to give the possibility for an assessment of possible impact for the euro area as a whole . they should consider their budgetary plans to be of common concern and submit them to the commission for monitoring purposes in advance of the plans becoming binding . the commission should be in a position , if necessary , to adopt an opinion on the draft budgetary plan , that the member state and in particular budgetary authorities should be invited to take into account in the process of the budget law adoption . such an opinion should ensure that union ' s policy guidance in the budgetary area is appropriately integrated in the national budgetary preparations . in particular , this opinion should include an assessment of whether or not the budgetary plans appropriately address the recommendations issued in the context of the european semester in the budgetary area . the commission should stand ready to present this opinion to the parliament of the member state concerned at its request . the extent to which this opinion has been taken into account should be part of the assessment , if and when the conditions are met , leading to the decision to place the concerned member state in excessive deficit procedure , where no follow - up to the early guidance from the commission should be considered as an aggravating factor . also , based on an overall assessment of the plans by the commission , the eurogroup should discuss the budgetary situation and prospects for the euro area . ### as demonstrated by the sovereign debt crisis , and in particular by the need to put in place common financial backstops , member states whose currency is the euro share enhanced spillovers from their budgetary , and macro - economic policy . each of the member states whose currency is the euro should consult the commission and other member states whose currency is the euro before the adoption of any major fiscal policy reform plans with potential spillover effects , so as to give the possibility for an assessment of possible impact for the euro area as a whole , including social and environmental impact . they should consider their budgetary plans to be of common concern and submit them to the commission for monitoring purposes in advance of the plans becoming binding . the commission should be in a position , if necessary , to adopt an opinion on the draft budgetary plan , that the member state and in particular budgetary authorities should be invited to take into account in the process of the budget law adoption . such an opinion should ensure that union ' s policy guidance given in the european semester is appropriately integrated in the national budgetary preparations . in particular , this opinion should include an assessment of whether or not the budgetary plans appropriately address the recommendations issued in the context of the european semester . the commission should stand ready to present this opinion to the parliament of the member state concerned at its request . the extent to which this opinion has been taken into account should be part of the assessment , if and when the conditions are met , leading to the decision to place the concerned member state in excessive deficit procedure , where no follow - up to the early guidance from the commission should be considered as an aggravating factor . also , based on an overall assessment of the plans by the commission , the eurogroup should discuss the budgetary situation and prospects for the euro area .


### in order to enhance the dialogue between the union institutions , in particular the european parliament , the council and the commission , and to ensure greater transparency and accountability , the competent committee of the european parliament may offer the opportunity to the member state concerned by a commission recommendation to participate in an exchange of views , ### in order to enhance the dialogue between the union institutions , in particular the european parliament , the council and the commission , and to ensure greater transparency and accountability , the competent committees of the european parliament may offer the opportunity to the member state concerned by a commission recommendation to participate in an exchange of views ,


### member states shall have in place numerical fiscal rules on the budget balance that implement in the national budgetary processes their medium - term budgetary objective as defined in article 2a of regulation no 1466 / 97 . such rules shall cover the general government as a whole and be of binding , preferably constitutional , nature . ### member states shall have in place numerical fiscal rules on the budget balance that take into account in the national budgetary processes their medium - term budgetary objective as defined in article 2a of regulation no 1466 / 97 .


### where the commission identifies particularly serious non - compliance with the budgetary policy obligations laid down in the stability and growth pact , it shall , within two weeks from the submission of the draft budgetary plan , request a revised draft budgetary plan from the member state concerned . this request shall be made public . ### where the commission identifies particularly serious non - compliance with the country - specific recommendations given in the european semester , it shall , within two weeks from the submission of the draft budgetary plan , request a revised draft budgetary plan from the member state concerned . this request shall be made public .


### paragraphs 2 to 4 shall apply in case of revised draft budgetary plan . ### paragraphs 2 to 4a shall apply in case of revised draft budgetary plan .


### the commission shall , if necessary , adopt an opinion on the draft budgetary plan by 30 november . ### the commission shall adopt an opinion on the draft budgetary plan by&#160 ; 1 november in the case where a member state fails to present a budget that is in line with the obligations of the stability and growth pact , &#160 ; and progress towards&#160 ; the objectives defined in the union strategy for growth and jobs ;


### the commission opinion shall be made public and , at the request of the parliament of the member state concerned , shall be presented by the commission to the parliament concerned . ### the commission opinion shall be made public and , at the request of the parliament of the member state concerned or the european parliament , shall be presented by the commission to the parliament concerned .


### member state shall report regularly to the commission and to the economic and financial committee or any sub - committee it will designate for that purpose , for the general government and its sub - sectors , the in - year budgetary execution , the budgetary impact of discretionary measures taken on both the expenditure and the revenue side , targets for the government expenditure and revenues , as well as information on the measures adopted and the nature of those envisaged to achieve the targets . the report shall be made public . ### member state shall report regularly to the commission , the european parliament , the economic and financial committee or any sub - committee it will designate for that purpose , for the general government and its sub - sectors , the in - year budgetary execution , the budgetary impact of discretionary measures taken on both the expenditure and the revenue side , targets for the government expenditure and revenues , as well as information on the measures adopted and the nature of those envisaged to achieve the targets . the report shall be accompanied by a social impact assessment . the report shall be made public .


### in case of risks of non - compliance with the deadline to correct the excessive deficit , the commission shall address a recommendation to the member state concerned for adoption of further measures within a timeframe consistent with the deadline for the correction of its excessive deficit referred to in paragraph 1 . the recommendation by the commission shall be made public , and , at the request of the parliament of the member state concerned , shall be presented by the commission to the parliament concerned . ### in case of risks of non - compliance with the deadline to correct the excessive deficit , the commission shall address a recommendation to the member state concerned for adoption of further measures within a timeframe consistent with the deadline for the correction of its excessive deficit referred to in paragraph 1 . the recommendation by the commission shall be made public , and , at the request of the parliament of the member state concerned or the european parliament , shall be presented by the commission to the parliament concerned .


### within the timeframe set by the commission recommendation referred to in paragraph 2 , the member state concerned shall report to the commission on measures adopted in response to this recommendation together with the reports provided for in article 7 . the report shall include the budgetary impact of all discretionary measures taken , targets for the government expenditure and revenues , information on the measures adopted and the nature of those envisaged to achieve the targets , as well as information on the other actions being taken in response to the commission recommendation . the report shall be made public . ### within the timeframe set by the commission recommendation referred to in paragraph 2 , the member state concerned shall report to the commission on measures adopted in response to this recommendation together with the reports provided for in article 7 . the report shall include the budgetary and social impact of all discretionary measures taken , targets for the government expenditure and revenues , information on the measures adopted and the nature of those envisaged to achieve the targets , information on the other actions being taken in response to the commission recommendation as well as the impact of the measures on the achievement of progress towards the objectives of the union strategy for growth and jobs . the report shall be made public .


### the financial envelope for implementing the life programme shall be eur 3 618 000 000 . ### the financial envelope for implementing the life programme shall not be less than 0 , 5&#160 ; % of the union budget .


### eur 2 713 500 000 of the overall financial envelope referred to in paragraph 1 shall be allocated to the sub - programme for environment ; ### an amount not less than 0 , 375&#160 ; % of the overall financial envelope referred to in paragraph 1 shall be allocated to the sub - programme for environment ;


### eur 904 500 000 of the overall financial envelope referred to in paragraph 1 shall be allocated to the sub - programme for climate action . ### an amount not less than 0 , 125 % of the overall financial envelope referred to in paragraph 1 shall be allocated to the sub - programme for climate action .


### vat shall not be considered an eligible cost for projects referred to in article 18 . ### vat shall generally not be deemed an eligible cost for projects referred to in article 18 . in the case of project beneficiaries who cannot recover vat costs according to the vat regulation in the respective member state , vat costs shall still be eligible . this exception shall however not apply to non - taxable persons as defined in article 13 of council directive 2006 / 112 / ec of 28 november 2006 on the common system of value added tax .


### before 31 march each year , adopt the agency ' s annual activity report for the previous year and transmit it by 15 june at the latest to the european parliament , the council , the commission , the european economic and social committee and the court of auditors ; the annual activity report shall be published ; ### before 31 march each year , adopt the agency ' s annual activity report for the previous year and transmit it by 15 june at the latest to the european parliament , the council , the commission , the european data protection supervisor , the european economic and social committee and the court of auditors ; the annual activity report shall be published ;


### the members of the management board shall be appointed on the basis of their high level relevant experience and expertise in the field of large - scale it systems in the area of freedom , security and justice . ### the members of the management board shall be appointed on the basis of their high level relevant experience and expertise in the field of large - scale it systems in the area of freedom , security and justice , and in the field of data protection .


### the evaluation shall assess the utility , relevance and effectiveness of the agency and its working practices . the evaluation shall take into account the views of stakeholders , at both european and national level . ### the evaluation shall assess the utility , relevance and effectiveness of the agency and its working practices . it shall also assess the protection of data , data security and respect for fundamental rights . the evaluation shall take into account the views of stakeholders , including parliaments and data protection supervisors , at both european and national level .


### implementation of the programme in third countries should contribute to the development objectives of the beneficiary country and be consistent with other cooperation instruments of the eu , including objectives and priorities of the relevant eu policies . ### implementation of the programme in third countries should contribute to the development objectives of the beneficiary country and be consistent with other cooperation instruments of the eu , including objectives and priorities of the relevant eu policies , and should also complement other eu cooperation instruments such as the existing fisheries partnership agreements and the development programmes , and be consonant with them .


### to contribute to the development of tools that cut across sea or coast - related sectoral policies ; ### to contribute to the development and implementation of tools that cut across sea or coast - related sectoral policies ;


### to support joined up policy - making and to promote the sustainable use of the marine and coastal resources and sustainable economic growth , innovation and employment in maritime sectors and coastal regions , in coherence with sectoral policy priorities and actions ; ### to support joined up transparent policy - making and to promote sustainable development in marine and coastal regions and sustainable innovation and employment in maritime sectors and coastal regions , in coherence with sectoral policy priorities and actions ;


### encourage member states or regions to develop or introduce integrated maritime governance ; ### encourage member states and regions to develop , introduce and implement integrated maritime governance ;


### those union funding programmes cannot address all environmental and climate action specific needs . for environment and climate action , specific approaches are required to deal with uneven integration of their objectives into member states practice , uneven and inadequate implementation of the legislation in the member states , and insufficient dissemination and promotion of policy goals . it is appropriate to continue the life programme regulated by regulation no 614 / 2007 of the european parliament and of the council of 23 may 2007 concerning the financial instrument for the environment and adopt a new regulation . therefore , this regulation should establish a dedicated funding programme for the environment and climate action . ### those union funding programmes cannot address all environmental and climate action specific needs . for environment and climate action , specific approaches are required to deal with uneven integration of their objectives into member states practice , uneven and inadequate implementation of the legislation in the member states , and insufficient dissemination and promotion of policy goals . it is appropriate to continue the life programme regulated by regulation no 614 / 2007 of the european parliament and of the council of 23 may 2007 concerning the financial instrument for the environment and adopt a new regulation . therefore , this regulation should establish a dedicated funding programme for the environment and climate action . with the aim of achieving substantial impact of union funding , close synergies and complementarity should be developed between the ' life programme ' and other union programmes .


### this regulation lays down , for the entire duration of the life programme , a financial envelope of €3 , 618 million constituting the prime reference , within the meaning of point 17 of the commission proposal for an interinstitutional agreement of 29 june 2011 between the european parliament , the council and the commission on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management , for the budgetary authority during the annual budgetary procedure . ### this regulation lays down for the entire duration of the life programme , a financial envelope of 1 % of the overall budget constituting the prime reference , within the meaning of point 17 of the commission proposal for an interinstitutional agreement of 29 june 2011 between the european parliament , the council and the commission on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management , for the budgetary authority during the annual budgetary procedure .


### in order to improve the implementation of environmental and climate policy and enhance the integration of environmental and climate objectives in other policies , the life programme should promote projects that support integrated approaches to the implementation of environmental and climate legislation and policy . for the sub - programme for environment , those projects should focus primarily on the implementation of the union biodiversity strategy to 2020 , with particular regard to the effective management and consolidation of the natura2000 network set up by council directive 92 / 43 / eec through the implementation of prioritised action frameworks foreseen in article 8 of the same directive , of directive 2000 / 60 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 23 october 2000 establishing a framework for the community action in the field of water policy , and of the waste and air legislation . those projects , while focusing on the themes identified , will be multi - purpose delivery mechanism allowing to reach results in other policy areas , in particular directive 2008 / 56 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 17 june 2008 establishing a framework for community action in the field of marine environmental policy . those types of projects could be envisaged in other environmental areas . for the sub - programme for climate action , those projects should in particular concern climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies and action plans . those types of projects should support only a series of specific activities and measures , while other activities that complement those included in the project should be sourced from other union funding programmes , as well as from national , regional and private sector funds . funding through the life programme should exploit synergies and ensure consistency between different union funding sources by providing a strategic environmental and climate focus . ### in order to improve the implementation of environmental and climate policy and enhance the integration of environmental and climate objectives in other policies , the life programme should promote projects that support integrated approaches to the implementation of environmental and climate legislation and policy . for the sub - programme for environment , those projects should focus primarily on the implementation of the union biodiversity strategy to 2020 , with particular regard to the effective management and consolidation of the natura2000 network set up by council directive 92 / 43 / eec through the implementation of prioritised action frameworks foreseen in article 8 of the same directive , of directive 2000 / 60 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 23 october 2000 establishing a framework for the community action in the field of water policy , and of the waste and air legislation . those projects , while focusing on the themes identified , will be multi - purpose delivery mechanism allowing to reach results in other policy areas , in particular directive 2008 / 56 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 17 june 2008 establishing a framework for community action in the field of marine environmental policy . those types of projects could be envisaged in other environmental areas . for the sub - programme for climate action , those projects should in particular concern climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies and action plans . those types of projects should support only a series of specific activities and measures , while other activities that complement those included in the project should be sourced from other union funding programmes , as well as from national , regional and private sector funds . funding through the life programme should exploit synergies and ensure consistency between different union funding sources by providing a strategic environmental and climate focus while also ensuring an effective simplification of procedures .


### the financial envelope for implementing the life programme shall be eur 3 618 000 000 . ### within the meaning of point 17 of the commission proposal for an interinstitutional agreement of 29 june 2011 between the european parliament , the council and the commission on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management , the prime reference financial envelope for implementing the life programme for the period from 2014 to 2020 shall be eur [ . . . ] .


### the commission and the member states shall ensure that support from the life programme is consistent with the policies and priorities of the union and complementary to other instruments of the union . ### the commission and the member states shall ensure that support from the life programme is consistent with the policies and priorities of the union and complementary to other instruments of the union while also ensuring the implementation of simplification measures .


### – the purchase will contribute to improving , maintaining and restoring the integrity of the natura2000 network set up in article 3 of directive 92 / 43 / eec ; ### – the purchase will contribute to improving , maintaining and restoring the integrity of the natura2000 network set up in article 3 of directive 92 / 43 / eec , including through improving connectivity through the creation of corridors , stepping stones , or other elements of green infrastructure ;


### no later than 30 september 2017 , an external mid - term evaluation report of the life programme , including qualitative and quantitative aspects of its implementation , the amount of climate - related expenditure and biodiversity - related expenditure , and its complementarity with other relevant union programmes , the achievement of the objectives of all the measures , the efficiency of the use of resources and its european added value , in view of a decision on the renewal , modification or suspension of the measures . the evaluation shall additionally address the scope for simplification , its internal and external coherence , the continued relevance of all objectives , as well as the contribution of the measures to the union priorities of smart , sustainable and inclusive growth . it shall take into account evaluation results on the long - term impact of its predecessor . the report shall be accompanied by remarks by the commission including the manner in which the findings of the mid - term evaluation shall be taken into account when implementing the life programme , and , in particular , when drawing up the multiannual work programmes ; ### no later than 30 june 2017 , an external mid - term evaluation report of the life programme , including qualitative and quantitative aspects of its implementation , the amount of climate - related expenditure and biodiversity - related expenditure , and its complementarity with other relevant union programmes , the achievement of the objectives of all the measures , the efficiency of the use of resources and its european added value , in view of a decision on the renewal , modification or suspension of the measures . the evaluation shall additionally address the scope for simplification , its internal and external coherence , the continued relevance of all objectives , as well as the contribution of the measures to the union priorities of smart , sustainable and inclusive growth . it shall take into account evaluation results on the long - term impact of its predecessor . the report shall be accompanied by remarks by the commission including the manner in which the findings of the mid - term evaluation shall be taken into account when implementing the life programme , and , in particular , when drawing up the multiannual work programmes ;


### alternative dispute resolution offers a simple , fast and low - cost out - of - court solution to disputes between consumers and traders . however , alternative dispute resolution is not yet sufficiently developed across the european union . in order for consumers to fully exploit its potential , it is necessary that alternative dispute resolution is available for all types of consumer disputes , quality levels of adr procedures are even and consumers and traders are aware of such procedures . it is also necessary that adr entities handle cross - border disputes effectively . ### alternative dispute resolution offers a simple , fast and low - cost out - of - court solution to disputes between consumers and traders which it has not previously proved possible to resolve bilaterally . however , alternative dispute resolution is not yet sufficiently developed across the european union . in order for consumers to fully exploit its potential , it is necessary that alternative dispute resolution is available for all types of consumer disputes , quality levels of adr procedures are even and consumers and traders are aware of such procedures . it is also necessary that adr entities handle cross - border disputes effectively .


### the natural persons in charge of alternative dispute resolution should only be considered impartial if they cannot be subject to pressure that potentially influences their attitude towards the dispute . there is a particular need to ensure the absence of such pressure where adr entities are financed by one of the parties to the dispute or an organisation of which one of the parties is a member . ### the natural persons in charge of alternative dispute resolution should only be considered impartial if they cannot be subject to pressure that potentially influences their attitude towards the dispute . such pressure should automatically be assumed to exist not only if the natural person in charge of dispute resolution is partly cofinanced by one of the parties : there is a particular need to ensure the absence of such pressure where adr entities are financed solely by one of the parties to the dispute or solely by an organisation of which one of the parties is a member .