### in order to amend or supplement non - essential elements of the provisions of this regulation the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission in respect of amending annexes ii and iii as regards data requirements and data parameters , supplementing the rules on the interpretation of the eligibility criteria for derogations from the specific emissions targets , on the content of applications for a derogation and on the content and assessment of programmes for the reduction of specific emissions of co2 , adjusting the figure of m0 and tm0 , referred to in article 13 , the 7 g co2 / km cap referred to in article 11 , and the adjustment of the formulae in annex i referred to in article 14 . it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the interinstitutional agreement of 13 april 2016 on better law - making26 . in particular , to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts , the european parliament and the council should receive all documents at the same time as member states ' experts , and their experts should systematically have access to meetings of commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts . __________________ 26 oj l 123 , 12 . 5 . 2016 , p . 1 . ### in order to amend or supplement non - essential elements of the provisions of this regulation the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission in respect of amending annexes ii and iii as regards data requirements and data parameters , supplementing the rules on the interpretation of the eligibility criteria for derogations from the specific emissions targets , on the content of applications for a derogation and on the content and assessment of programmes for the reduction of specific emissions of co2 , the 7 g co2 / km cap referred to in article 11 , establishment of a compliance trading system referred to in article 6 , adjustment of the targets in article 1 to reflect real world emission performance of vehicles referred to in article 12 and the adjustment of the formulae in annex i referred to in article 14 . it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the interinstitutional agreement of 13 april 2016 on better law - making26 . in particular , to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts , the european parliament and the council should receive all documents at the same time as member states ' experts , and their experts should systematically have access to meetings of commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts . __________________ 26 oj l 123 , 12 . 5 . 2016 , p . 1 .


### the amounts of the excess emissions premium shall be considered as revenue for the general budget of the union . ### where applicable , the amounts of the excess emissions premium shall be considered as revenue for the just transition in affected regions including re - skilling and redeployment of workers of the automotive sector , deployment of clean mobility and low - carbon economy , transport infrastructures , research and development , covering of negative externalities of road transport and road safety .


### the commission shall take into account the assessments performed pursuant to article 12 and may , where appropriate , review the procedures for measuring co2 emissions as set out under regulation no 715 / 2007 . the commission shall , in particular , make appropriate proposals to adapt those procedures to reflect adequately the real world co2 emissions of cars and light commercial vehicles . ### the commission shall take into account the assessments performed pursuant to article 12 and may , where appropriate , review the procedures for measuring co2 emissions as set out under regulation no 715 / 2007 . the commission shall , in particular , make appropriate proposals to adapt those procedures to reflect adequately the real world co2 emissions of cars and light commercial vehicles , including using portable emissions measurement system and remote - sensing .


### the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in the second subparagraph of article 7 , article 10 , the fourth subparagraph of article 11 , article 13 and the second subparagraph of article 14 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 article 6 , the second subparagraph of article 7 and , article 10 , the fourth subparagraph of article 11 , article 12 and , article 13 and the second subparagraph of article 14 shall be conferred on the commission for an indeterminate period of time from [ the date of entry into force of this regulation ] .


### the commission shall adopt implementing acts in accordance with article 15 in order to determine the procedures for verifying the in - service conformity of light duty vehicles in respect of the certified co2 and fuel consumption values . ### the commission shall adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 14a in order to determine the procedures for verifying the in - service conformity of light duty vehicles in respect of the certified co2 and fuel consumption values .


### from 2025 to 2029 ### 2025 to 2029


### from 2030 onwards ### 2030 onwards


### the purpose of the efsi should be to help resolve the difficulties in financing and implementing productive investments in the union and to ensure increased access to financing . it is intended that increased access to financing should be of particular benefit to small and medium enterprises . it is also appropriate to extend the benefit of such increased access to financing to mid - cap companies , which are companies having up to 3000 employees . overcoming europe ' s current investment difficulties should contribute to strengthening the union ' s economic , social and territorial cohesion . ### the purpose of the efsi should be to help resolve the difficulties in financing and implementing productive investments in the union in order to boost the economy and job creation , and to ensure increased access to financing with the aim of generating jobs and growth , as well as social and cultural inclusion . it is intended that increased access to financing should be of particular benefit to small and medium enterprises . it is also appropriate to extend the benefit of such increased access to financing to mid - cap companies , which are companies having up to 3000 employees . overcoming europe ' s current investment difficulties should contribute to strengthening the union ' s economic , social and territorial cohesion .


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


### the efsi should target investments that are expected to be economically and technically viable , which may entail a degree of appropriate risk , whilst still meeting the particular requirements for efsi financing . ### the efsi should target investments that are expected to be economically and technically viable , which may entail a degree of appropriate risk , whilst still meeting the particular requirements for efsi financing . it is therefore necessary to lay down clear principles , relevant economic and social criteria and conditions for efsi support .


### member states have also begun work at national level on establishing and promoting project pipelines for projects of national significance . the information prepared by the commission and the eib should provide links to the accompanying national project pipelines . ### member states , regional and local authorities should work on establishing and promoting project pipelines for projects of european significance . the information prepared by the commission and the eib should provide links to the accompanying national project pipelines .


### the purpose of the efsi shall be to support investments in the union and to ensure increased access to financing for companies having up to 3000 employees , with a particular focus on small and medium enterprises , through the supply of risk bearing capacity to the eib . ### the purpose of the efsi shall be to support quality investments in the union targeting regions with high unemployment and poverty rates and to ensure increased access to financing for companies having up to 3000 employees , with a particular focus on small and medium enterprises , through the supply of risk bearing capacity to the eib . such investments are meant to kick - start economic activity in the long term general interest of the eu with the aim of supporting the eus 2020 targets , especially with regard to employment , environment , cultural , education and social affairs . no investment which is detrimental to the aims as outlined in part 1 of the tfeu or the achievement of the eu2020 targets may be funded by efsi .


### the commission and the eib , with support from the member states , shall promote the creation of a transparent pipeline of current and potential future investment projects in the union . the pipeline is without prejudice to the final projects selected for support according to article 3 . ### the commission and the eib , with support from the member states , shall promote the creation of a fully&#160 ; transparent pipeline of current and potential future investment projects in the union . projects and operations from the pipeline can be suggested by any member of the steering committee as well as by&#160 ; an accompanying civil society platform for better investments . the pipeline is without prejudice to the final projects selected for support according to article 3 .


### an assessment of the added value , the mobilisation of private sector resources , the estimated and actual outputs , outcomes and impact of eib financing and investment operations at an aggregated basis ; ### an assessment of the european added value , and the contribution in achieving eu policy targets , in particular to the union strategy for smart , sustainable and inclusive growth ;


### the treaty on european union reinforces citizenship of the union and enhances further the democratic functioning of the union by providing , inter alia , that every citizen of the union has the right to participate in the democratic life of the union . the european citizens ' initiative is a union instrument of participatory democracy which affords citizens of the union the possibility of directly approaching the commission with a request inviting it to submit a proposal for a legal act of the union for the purpose of implementing the treaties , similar to the right conferred on the european parliament under article 225 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union and on the council under article 241 tfeu . ### the treaty on european union reinforces citizenship of the union and enhances further the democratic functioning of the union by providing , inter alia , that every citizen of the union has the right to participate in the democratic life of the union . the european citizens ' initiative is a union instrument of participatory democracy which affords citizens of the union the possibility of directly approaching the commission with a request inviting it to submit a proposal for a new legal act or the abrogation or revision of any existing or envisaged legal act of the union for the purpose of implementing or revising the treaties , beyond the right conferred on the european parliament under article 225 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union and on the council under article 241 tfeu .


### it is appropriate to set a minimum age for supporting an initiative . to achieve the full potential of the european citizens’ initiative as an instrument of participatory democracy and to foster citizen participation at union level especially among young european citizens , that age should be set at 16 years . ### it is appropriate to set a minimum age for organising or supporting an initiative . to achieve the full potential of the european citizens’ initiative as an instrument of participatory democracy and to foster citizen participation at union level and civic engagement in general , especially among young european citizens , that age should be set at 16 years .


### in accordance with article 11 of the teu an initiative inviting the european commission , within the framework of its powers , to submit any appropriate proposal on matters where citizens consider that a legal act of the union is required to implement the treaties , is to be taken by not less than one million citizens of the union who are nationals of a significant number of member states . ### in accordance with article 11 of the teu an initiative requires not less than one million citizens of the union who are nationals of a significant number of member states to be considered successful ;


### in order to ensure coherence and transparency in relation to initiatives and to avoid a situation where signatures are collected for an initiative which does not comply with the conditions laid down by the treaties and this regulation , initiatives that comply with the conditions laid down in this regulation should be registered by the commission before collecting statements of support from citizens . the commission should deal with registration in accordance with the general principles of good administration . ### in order to ensure coherence and transparency in relation to initiatives and to avoid a situation where signatures are collected for an initiative which does not comply with the conditions laid down by the treaties and this regulation , initiatives that comply with the conditions laid down in this regulation should be registered by the commission before collecting statements of support from citizens . to prevent any conflict of interest in the exercise of its multiple duties concerning citizens ' initiative , the commission should establish an independent body to deal with this merely legal examination . officers will be appointed for this exclusive purpose will deal with the registration in accordance with the general principles of good administration , under the eu ombudsman ' s scrutiny .


### in order to make the european citizens’ initiative more accessible , and taking into account that the procedures and conditions required for the european citizens’ initiative should be clear , simple , user - friendly and proportionate , it is appropriate to partially register an initiative in cases where only part or parts of the initiative meet the requirements for registration under this regulation . initiatives should be partially registered where a substantial part of the initiative , including its main objectives , does not manifestly fall outside the framework of the commission’s powers to submit a proposal for a legal act of the union for the purpose of implementing the treaties and all the other registration requirements are met . clarity and transparency should be ensured as regards the scope of the partial registration and potential signatories should be informed of the scope of the registration and of the fact that statements of support are collected only in relation to the scope of the registration of the initiative . ### in order to make the european citizens’ initiative more accessible , and taking into account that the procedures and conditions required for the european citizens’ initiative should be clear , simple , user - friendly and proportionate , it is appropriate to partially register an initiative in cases where only part or parts of the initiative meet the requirements for registration under this regulation . initiatives should be partially registered where a substantial part of the initiative , including its main objectives , does not manifestly fall outside the framework of the commission’s powers according to the treaties and all the other registration requirements are met . clarity and transparency should be ensured as regards the scope of the partial registration and potential signatories should be informed of the scope of the registration and of the fact that statements of support are collected only in relation to the scope of the registration of the initiative .


### in order to promote participation and public debate on the issues raised by the initiatives , where an initiative supported by the required number of signatories and fulfilling the other requirements of this regulation is submitted to the commission , the group of organisers should have the right to present that initiative at a public hearing at union level . the public hearing should be co - organised by the commission and the european parliament within three months from the submission of the initiative and ensure a balanced representation of relevant public and private interests well as the representation at an appropriate level of the commission . other institutions and advisory bodies of the union as well as interested stakeholders should have the opportunity to participate in the hearing . ### in order to promote participation and public debate on the issues raised by the initiatives , where an initiative supported by the required number of signatories and fulfilling the other requirements of this regulation is submitted to the commission , the group of organisers should have the right to present that initiative at a public hearing at union level . the public hearing should be organised by the european parliament in its premises within three months from the submission of the initiative and ensure the representation at an appropriate level of the commission . other institutions and advisory bodies of the union , and in particular the european economic and social committee , should have the opportunity to participate in the hearing . interested stakeholders should also be able to attend . the main aim of the hearing , being the sole opportunity for the group of organisers to present their initiative in detail publicly to a broad audience including the main union institutional actors , is for the group of organisers to provide detailed explanations on the purpose of their initiative and their concrete expectations in terms of legislative outcome ;


### to ensure the effective participation of citizens in the democratic life of the union , the commission should examine a valid initiative and respond to it . the commission should therefore set out its legal and political conclusions as well as the action it intends to take within a period of five months from the receipt of the initiative . the commission should explain in a clear , comprehensible and detailed manner the reasons for its intended action , and should likewise give its reasons if it does not intend to take any action . ### to ensure the effective participation of citizens in the democratic life of the union , the commission should examine a valid initiative and respond to it . the commission should therefore set out its legal and political conclusions as well as the action it intends to take within a period of five months from the receipt of the initiative . it is presumed that the commission will follow up with a concrete legislative proposal within twelve months of its communication . the commission should explain in a clear , comprehensible and detailed manner the reasons for its intended action , and should likewise give its reasons if exceptionally it does not intend to take any action .


### in at least one quarter of the member states , the number of signatories is at least equal to the minimum number set out in annex i , corresponding to the number of the members of the european parliament elected in each member state , multiplied by 750 , at the time of registration of the initiative . ### in at least one quarter of the member states , the number of signatories is at least equal to the minimum number set out in annex i , corresponding to the number of the members of the european parliament elected in each member state , multiplied by the total number of members of the european parliament , at the time of registration of the initiative .


### for the purpose of paragraph 1 a signatory shall be counted in its member state of nationality . ### for the purpose of paragraph 1 a signatory shall decide whether to be counted in its member state of nationality or residence .


### information and assistance by the commission and by member states ### information and assistance by the commission , other union institutions and member states


### after the commission has registered an initiative in accordance with article 6 , it shall provide the translation of the content of that initiative into all the official languages of the union for its publication in the register and its use for the collection of statements of support in accordance with this regulation . a group of organisers may , in addition , provide translations into all the official languages of the union of the annex for its publication in the register and also , as the case may be , of the draft legal act referred to in annex ii and submitted in accordance with article 6 . ### after the commission has registered an initiative in accordance with article 6 , it shall provide the free translation of the content of that initiative into all the official languages of the union for its publication in the register and its use for the collection of statements of support in accordance with this regulation . a group of organisers may , in addition , provide translations of the proposed citizens’ initiative in other languages authorised by the member states in accordance with applicable national law as well as translations of the annex or an explanatory statement into all the official languages of the union , for the publication of both in the register . if a draft legal act , as referred to in annex ii , is submitted in accordance with article 6 , it may also be included in the register . if an annex or an explanatory statement has less than 5 000 characters , the group of organisers may also request the commission to translate the annex free of charge into all official languages of the union .


### without prejudice to the liability of the representative of the group of organisers as data controller under article 82 of regulation 2016 / 679 , the members of a group of organisers shall be jointly and severally liable , in accordance with applicable national law , for any damage caused in the organisation of an initiative by unlawful acts committed intentionally or with serious negligence . ### without prejudice to the liability of the representative of the group of organisers as data controller under article 82 of regulation 2016 / 679 , the members of a group of organisers or , if applicable the legal entity created by them , shall be jointly liable , in accordance with applicable national law , for any damage caused in the organisation of an initiative by unlawful acts committed intentionally or with serious negligence .


### in that case , the group of organisers may either amend the initiative to take into account the commission ' s assessment to ensure that the initiative is in conformity with the requirement laid down in paragraph 3 or maintain or withdraw the initial initiative . the group of organisers shall inform the commission of its choice within one month of the receipt of the commission ' s assessment giving the reasons thereof , and shall , as the case may be , transmit amendments to the information referred to in annex ii to replace the initial initiative . ### in that case , the group of organisers may either amend the initiative to take into account the commission ' s assessment to ensure that the initiative is in conformity with the requirement laid down in paragraph 3 or maintain or withdraw the initial initiative . the group of organisers shall inform the commission of its choice within two months of the receipt of the commission ' s assessment giving the reasons thereof , and shall , as the case may be , transmit amendments to the information referred to in annex ii to replace the initial initiative .


### where the group of organisers wishes to terminate the collection of statements of support before the end of 12 months after the beginning of the collection period , it shall inform the commission of the date at which the collection period is to end . ### where the group of organisers wishes to terminate the collection of statements of support before the end of 18 months after the beginning of the collection period , it shall inform the commission of the date at which the collection period is to end .


### the central online collection system shall be accessible for persons with disabilities . ### the central online collection system shall be open - source and shall be accessible for persons with disabilities .


### the commission shall be represented in the hearing at an appropriate level . ### the commission shall be represented in the hearing at an appropriate level . the presence of at least one member of the college of commissioners shall be assured at the hearings .


### the group of organisers shall provide , for the publication in the register , and as the case may be on their campaign website , information on the sources of support and funding for the initiative exceeding 500 euros per sponsor . ### the group of organisers shall provide , for the publication in the register , and as the case may be on their campaign website , information on the sources of support and funding for the initiative exceeding 100 euros per sponsor .


### the commission shall raise public awareness about the existence of the european citizens ' initiative through communication activities and information campaigns , thereby contributing to promoting the active participation of citizens in the political life of the union . ### the commission , with the support of the european parliament and other union institutions , as well as member states , shall raise public awareness about the existence of the european citizens ' initiative through proactively carrying out communication activities and information campaigns using all public channels available , thereby maximising its added - value and contributing to promoting the active participation of citizens in the political life of the union . the commission may grant financial support to entities that contribute to the overall promotion of the citizens ' initiative as a democratic participation instrument , provide free technical support and legal advice to the organisers .


### the content of the initiative on which the commission is invited to act , in no more than 1000 characters ; ### the content of the initiative on which the commission is invited to act , in no more than 1 200 characters ;


### this regulation aims at preventing discrimination based on customers ' nationality , place of residence or place of establishment , including geo - blocking , in cross - border commercial transactions between traders and customers relating to the sales of goods and the provision of services within the union . it seeks to address direct as well as indirect discrimination , thus also covering unjustified differences of treatment on the basis of other distinguishing criteria which lead to the same result as the application of criteria directly based on customers ' nationality , place of residence or place of establishment . such other criteria can be applied , in particular , on the basis of information indicating the physical location of customers , such as the ip address used when accessing an online interface , the address submitted for the delivery of goods , the choice language made or the member state where the customer ' s payment instrument has been issued . ### this regulation aims at preventing discrimination based on customers ' nationality , place of residence or place of establishment , including geo - blocking , in cross - border commercial transactions between traders and customers relating to the sales of goods and the provision of services and intangible goods within the union . it seeks to address direct as well as indirect discrimination , thus also covering unjustified differences of treatment on the basis of other distinguishing criteria which lead to the same result as the application of criteria directly based on customers ' nationality , place of residence or place of establishment . such other criteria can be applied , in particular , on the basis of information indicating the physical location of customers , such as the ip address used when accessing an online interface , the address submitted for the delivery of goods , the choice language made or the member state where the customer ' s payment instrument has been issued .


### in all those situations , traders may in some cases be prevented from selling goods or providing services to certain customers or to customers in certain territories , for reasons related to the nationality , place of residence or place of establishment of the customer , as a consequence of a specific prohibition or a requirement laid down in union law or in the laws of member states in accordance with union law . laws of member states may also require , in accordance with union law , traders to respect certain rules on the pricing of books . traders should not be prevented from complying with such laws in as far as necessary . ### in all those situations , traders may in some cases be prevented from selling goods or providing services to certain customers or to customers in certain territories , for reasons related to the nationality , place of residence or place of establishment of the customer , as a consequence of a specific prohibition or a requirement laid down in union law or in the laws of member states in accordance with union law . laws of member states may also require , in accordance with union law , traders to respect certain rules on the pricing of books . in addition , laws of member states may require that electronically supplied services and electronically supplied publications should be able to benefit from the same preferential vat rate treatment as publications on any means of physical support , in line with council directive amending directive 2006 / 112 / ec , as regards rates of value added tax applied to books , newspapers and periodicals . 12a traders should not be prevented from complying with such laws in as far as necessary . _________________ 12a directive 2016 / council directive amending directive 2006 / 112 / ec , as regards rates of value added tax applied to books , newspapers and periodicals


### with respect to sales of books , the prohibition set out in paragraph 1 shall not preclude traders from applying different prices to customers in certain territories in so far as they are required to do so under the laws of member states in accordance with union law . ### with respect to sales of books , including their electronic version , the prohibition set out in paragraph 1 shall be without prejudice to specific legislation regarding pricing in their member states in accordance with union law .


### agreements imposing on traders obligations , in respect of passive sales , to act in violation of this regulation shall be automatically void . ### provisions imposing on traders obligations , in respect of passive sales , within the meaning of regulation 330 / 2010 to act in violation of this regulation shall be automatically null and void .


### on 17 november 2017 , the european pillar of social rights15 was jointly proclaimed by the european parliament , the council and the commission as a response to social challenges in europe . taking into account the changing realities of the world of work , the union shall be made ready for the current and future challenges of globalisation and digitisation , making growth more inclusive and by improving employment and social policies . the twenty key principles of the pillar are structured around three categories : equal opportunities and access to the labour market ; fair working conditions ; social protection and inclusion . the european pillar of social rights shall act as an overarching guiding framework of the european globalisation adjustment fund , allowing the union to set the relevant principles into practice in the case of major restructuring events . . __________________ 15 https : / / ec . europa . eu / commission / priorities / deeper - and - fairer - economic - and - monetary - union / european - pillar - social - rights_en . ### on 17 november 2017 , the european pillar of social rights15 was jointly proclaimed by the european parliament , the council and the commission as a response to social challenges in europe . taking into account the changing realities of our societies and the world of work , the union shall be made ready for the current and future challenges of climate change , globalisation and digitisation , making development more inclusive and by improving employment and social policies . the twenty key principles of the pillar are structured around three categories : equal opportunities and access to the labour market ; fair working conditions ; social protection and inclusion . the european pillar of social rights shall act as an overarching guiding framework of the european globalisation adjustment fund , allowing the union to set the relevant principles into practice in the case of major restructuring events . __________________ 15 https : / / ec . europa . eu / commission / priorities / deeper - and - fairer - economic - and - monetary - union / european - pillar - social - rights_en .


### in its ‘ reflection paper on harnessing globalisation’20 the commission identifies the combination of trade related globalisation and technological change as the major drivers of an increased demand for skilled labour and a reduced number of jobs that require lower qualifications . despite the overall tremendous advantages of more open trade and further integration of world economies , these negative side effects need to be tackled . as the current benefits of globalisation are already unequally distributed among people and regions , causing a significant impact on those adversely affected , there is a danger that the ever faster evolving technological advances will further fuel these effects . therefore , in line with the principles of solidarity and sustainability , it will be necessary to ensure that the benefits of globalisation will be shared more fairly by reconciling economic opening and technological advance with social protection . __________________ 20 https : / / ec . europa . eu / commission / publications / reflection - paper - harnessing - globalisation_en . ### in its ‘ reflection paper on harnessing globalisation’20 the commission identifies the combination of trade related globalisation and technological change as the major drivers of an increased demand for skilled labour and a reduced number of jobs that require lower qualifications . despite the overall tremendous advantages of more open trade and further integration of world economies , these negative side effects need to be tackled . as the current benefits of globalisation are already unequally distributed among people and regions , causing a significant impact on those adversely affected , there is a danger that the ever faster evolving technological advances will further fuel these effects . therefore , in line with the principles of solidarity and sustainability , it will be necessary to ensure that the effects of globalisation are better anticipated , and its potential benefits are distributed more fairly by reconciling economic opening and technological advance with strong social protection . __________________ 20 https : / / ec . europa . eu / commission / publications / reflection - paper - harnessing - globalisation_en .


### globalisation and technological change is likely to further increase the interconnectedness and interdependence of world economies . labour reallocation is an integral and inevitable part of such economic change . if the benefits of change are to be distributed fairly , offering assistance to displaced workers and those threatened by displacement is of utmost importance . the ‘ eu quality framework for anticipation of change and restructuring’22 , is the union policy instrument that sets the framework of best practice for anticipating and dealing with corporate restructuring . it offers a comprehensive framework on how the challenges of economic adjustment and restructuring and their employment and social impact should be addressed by adequate policy means . it also calls upon member states to use eu and national funding in a way to ensure that the social impact of restructuring , especially the adverse effects on employment , can be cushioned more effectively . the main union instruments to assist workers affected are the european social fund plus , which is designed to offer assistance in an anticipatory way , and the egf , which is designed to offer assistance in the case of unexpected major restructuring events in a reactive manner . __________________ 22 communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions eu quality framework for anticipation of change and restructuring , 882 final , 13 . 12 . 2013 ) . ### climate change , globalisation and technological change is likely to further increase the interconnectedness and interdependence of world economies . labour reallocation is an integral and inevitable part of such economic change . if the benefits of change are to be distributed fairly , offering assistance to displaced workers and those threatened by displacement is of utmost importance . the ‘ eu quality framework for anticipation of change and restructuring’22 , is the union policy instrument that sets the framework of best practice for anticipating and dealing with corporate restructuring . it offers a comprehensive framework on how the challenges of economic adjustment and restructuring and their employment and social impact should be addressed by adequate policy means . it also calls upon member states to use eu and national funding in a way to ensure that the social impact of restructuring , especially the adverse effects on employment , can be cushioned more effectively . the main union instruments to assist workers affected are the european social fund plus , which is designed to offer assistance in an anticipatory way , and the egf , which is designed to offer assistance in the case of unexpected major restructuring events in a reactive manner . __________________ 22 communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions eu quality framework for anticipation of change and restructuring , 882 final , 13 . 12 . 2013 ) .


### the egf shall contribute to a better distribution of the benefits of globalisation and technological advance by helping displaced workers adapt to structural change . as such , the egf shall contribute to the implementation of the principles defined under the european pillar of social rights and enhance social and economic cohesion among regions and member states . ### the egf shall contribute to a just transition to a climate - friendly and resource - efficient economy , and a better distribution of the benefits of globalisation and technological advance by helping displaced workers adapt to structural change . as such , the egf shall contribute to the implementation of the principles defined under the european pillar of social rights and enhance social and economic cohesion among regions and member states .


### union directives in the area of copyright and related rights provide legal certainty and a high level of protection for rightholders . this harmonised legal framework contributes to the proper functioning of the internal market and stimulates innovation , creation , investment and the production of new content , including in the digital environment . it also aims to promote access to knowledge and culture by protecting works and other subject - matter and by permitting exceptions or limitations that are in the public interest . a fair balance of rights and interests between rightholders and users should be safeguarded . ### union directives in the area of copyright and related rights provide legal certainty and a high level of protection for rightholders . this harmonised legal framework contributes to the proper functioning of the internal market and stimulates innovation , creation , investment and the production of new content , including in the digital and online environment . it also aims to promote access to knowledge and culture by protecting works and other subject - matter and by permitting exceptions or limitations that are in the public interest . a fair balance of rights and interests between rightholders and users should be safeguarded .


### this directive should therefore provide for mandatory exceptions to the rights that are harmonised by union law and are relevant for the uses and works covered by the marrakesh treaty . these include in particular the rights of reproduction , communication to the public , making available , distribution and lending , as provided for in directive 2001 / 29 / ec , directive 2006 / 115 / ec , and directive 2009 / 24 / ec , as well as the corresponding rights in directive 96 / 9 / ec . as the scope of exceptions and limitations required by the marrakesh treaty also includes works in audio form , like audiobooks , it is necessary that these exceptions also apply to related rights . ### this directive should therefore provide for mandatory exceptions to the rights that are harmonised by union law and are relevant for the uses and works covered by the marrakesh treaty . these include in particular the rights of reproduction , communication to the public , making available , distribution and lending , as provided for in directive 2001 / 29 / ec , directive 2006 / 115 / ec , and directive 2009 / 24 / ec , as well as the corresponding rights in directive 96 / 9 / ec . as the scope of exceptions and limitations required by the marrakesh treaty also includes works in audio form , like audiobooks , it is necessary that these exceptions also apply to related rights . the exercise of the exceptions provided for by this directive should be without prejudice to other more favourable exceptions for persons with disabilities provided for by the member states , such as those relating to private use .


### in view of the specific nature of the exception , its targeted scope and the need for legal certainty for its beneficiaries , member states should not be allowed to impose additional requirements for the application of the exception , such as compensation schemes or the prior verification of the commercial availability of accessible format copies . ### in view of the specific nature of the exception , its targeted scope and the need for legal certainty for its beneficiaries , member states should not be allowed to impose additional requirements for the application of the exception , such as compensation schemes or the prior verification of the commercial availability of accessible format copies . such additional requirements would run the risk of going against the purpose of facilitating the cross - border exchange of accessible format copies within the internal market .


### ‘ ‘ technical assistance’ means any technical support related to repairs , development , manufacture , testing , maintenance , assembly or any other technical service , and may take forms such as instruction , advice , training , transmission of working knowledge or skills or consulting services . technical assistance includes verbal forms of assistance and assistance provided by electronic means ; ### point is replaced by the following : ‘ ‘ technical assistance’ means any technical support related to repairs , development , manufacture , testing , maintenance , assembly , use or any other technical service , and may take forms such as instruction , advice , training , transmission of working knowledge or skills or consulting services . technical assistance includes verbal forms of assistance and assistance provided by electronic means ; ’


### for the purposes of this regulation the sole provision of ancillary services is excluded from this definition . ancillary services are transportation , financial services , insurance or re - insurance , or general advertising or promotion ; ### for the purposes of this regulation , the provision of ancillary services is included in this definition . ancillary services are transportation , financial services , insurance or re - insurance , or general advertising or promotion ;


### any import of goods listed in annex ii shall be prohibited , irrespective of the origin of such goods . the acceptance by a person , entity or body in the customs territory of the community of technical assistance related to goods listed in annex ii , supplied from a third country , whether for consideration or not , by any person , entity or body shall be prohibited . ### article 4 is replaced by the following : any import of goods listed in annex ii shall be prohibited , irrespective of the origin of such goods . the acceptance by a person , entity or body in the customs territory of the community of technical assistance related to goods listed in annex ii , supplied from a third country , whether for consideration or not , by any person , entity or body shall be prohibited . ' transit through the customs territory of the union shall be prohibited for goods listed in annex ii . '


### by way of derogation from paragraph 5 , where medicinal products are to be exported by a manufacturer to a distributor , the manufacturer shall provide information on the arrangements made and the measures taken to prevent these products from being used for capital punishment , on the country of destination and , if it is available , information on the end - use and the end - users of the goods . ### by way of derogation from paragraph 5 , where medicinal products are to be exported by a manufacturer to a distributor , the manufacturer shall provide information on the arrangements made and the measures taken to prevent these products from being used for capital punishment , on the country of destination and , if it is available , information on the end - use and the end - users of the goods . this information shall be accessible , upon request , to a relevant independent oversight body such as a national preventive mechanism established under the optional protocol to the un convention against torture and other cruel , inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment , or a national human rights institution in a member state .


### ' 1 . without prejudice to article 11 , the commission and the member states shall , upon request , inform each other of the measures taken under this regulation and supply each other with any relevant information at their disposal in connection with this regulation , in particular information on authorisations granted and refused . ### in article 13 , the paragraph 1 is replaced by the following : ‘ 1 . without prejudice to article 11 , each member state shall inform the commission of measures taken under this regulation and supply any relevant information at their disposal in connection with this regulation , in particular information on authorisations granted and refused , as well as in relation to measures taken under the targeted end - use clause . the commission shall forward the information to the other member states . ’


### spectrum in the 470 - 790 mhz frequency band is a valuable asset for the cost - efficient deployment of wireless networks with universal indoor and outdoor coverage . this spectrum is currently used across the union for digital terrestrial television and wireless audio pmse equipment . it supports the development of the media , creative and cultural sectors , which extensively rely on this spectrum resource for the wireless provision of content to mass audiences . ### spectrum in the 470 - 790 mhz frequency band is a valuable asset for the cost - efficient deployment of wireless networks with universal indoor and outdoor coverage . this spectrum is currently used across the union for digital terrestrial television and wireless audio pmse equipment . it supports the development of the media , creative , cultural and research sectors , which extensively rely on this spectrum resource for the wireless provision of content to mass audiences .


### spectrum in the 470 - 790 mhz frequency band is a valuable asset for the cost - efficient deployment of wireless networks with universal indoor and outdoor coverage . this spectrum is currently used across the union for digital terrestrial television and wireless audio pmse equipment . it supports the development of the media , creative and cultural sectors , which extensively rely on this spectrum resource for the wireless provision of content to mass audiences . ### spectrum is a public good . it is , in the 470 - 790 mhz frequency band , a valuable and public asset , and not only for the cost - efficient deployment of wireless networks with universal indoor and outdoor coverage . this spectrum is currently used across the union for digital terrestrial television and wireless audio pmse equipment . it is thus a prerequisite for access to and dissemination of cultural goods , in particular radio . it supports the development of the media , creative and cultural sectors , which extensively rely on this spectrum resource for the wireless provision of content to mass audiences .


### member states should adopt coherent national roadmaps to facilitate the use of the 700 mhz frequency band for terrestrial wireless broadband electronic communications services while ensuring continuity for the television broadcasting services that vacate the band . once adopted , member states should communicate the roadmaps in a transparent manner around the union . the roadmaps should cover activities and timescales for frequency re - planning , technical developments for network and end - user equipment , co - existence between radio and non - radio equipment , existing and new authorisation regimes and information on the possibility to offer compensation for migration costs , where these would arise , in order to avoid , inter alia , costs for end - users . where member states intend to maintain dtt , the roadmaps should give particular attention to facilitating upgrades of broadcasting equipment to more spectrum - efficient technologies such as advanced video formats or signal transmission technologies . ### member states should adopt coherent national roadmaps to facilitate the use of the 700 mhz frequency band for terrestrial wireless broadband electronic communications services while ensuring continuity for the television broadcasting services that vacate the band . once adopted , member states should communicate the roadmaps in a transparent manner around the union . the roadmaps should cover activities and timescales for frequency re - planning , technical developments for network and end - user equipment , co - existence between radio and non - radio equipment , existing and new authorisation regimes and information on the possibility to offer compensation to providers and consumers for migration costs , where these would arise , in order to avoid costs for end - users . where member states intend to maintain dtt , the roadmaps should give particular attention to facilitating upgrades of broadcasting equipment to more spectrum - efficient technologies such as advanced video formats or signal transmission technologies .


### when member states authorise the use of the 694 - 790 mhz frequency band or amend existing rights to use the 694 - 790 mhz frequency band , they shall take all necessary measures to ensure a high - quality level of coverage of their population and territory at speeds of at least 30 mb / s , both indoors and outdoors , including in pre - determined national priority areas where necessary , and along major terrestrial transport paths . such measures may include conditions facilitating or encouraging sharing network infrastructure or spectrum in compliance with union law . ### when member states authorise the use of the 694 - 790 mhz frequency band or amend existing rights to use the 694 - 790 mhz frequency band , they shall take all necessary measures to ensure a high - quality level of coverage of their entire population and territory at speeds of at least 30 mb / s , both indoors and outdoors , including in pre - determined national priority areas where necessary , and along major terrestrial transport paths . such measures may include conditions facilitating or encouraging sharing network infrastructure or spectrum in compliance with union law .


### in order to ensure that the use of the 694 - 790 mhz frequency band is in accordance with paragraph 1 of article 1 , member states shall include in their national roadmaps , where appropriate , information on measures to limit the impact of the forthcoming transition process on the public and users of wireless audio pmse equipment and to facilitate the timely availability of interoperable television broadcasting network equipment and receivers in the internal market . ### in order to ensure that the use of the 694 - 790 mhz frequency band is in accordance with paragraph 1 of article 1 , member states shall include in their national roadmaps , where appropriate , information and support measures to limit the impact of the forthcoming transition process on the public and users of wireless audio pmse equipment and to facilitate the timely availability of interoperable television broadcasting network equipment and receivers in the internal market .


### this regulation sets out the harmonised rules and principles for the type - approval of motor vehicles and their trailers , and of systems , components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles , and the individual vehicle approval , with a view to ensuring the proper functioning of the internal market for the benefit of businesses and consumers and to offer a high level of safety and protection of health and the environment . ### this regulation sets out the harmonised rules and principles for the type - approval of motor vehicles and their trailers , and of systems , components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles , and the individual vehicle approval , with a view to ensuring the consistent application of high - quality standards for verifying conformity of production , enabling the internal market to function properly for the benefit of businesses and consumers and offering a high level of safety and protection of health and the environment .


### an effective implementation of the type - approval requirements should be ensured by enhancing the provisions on conformity of production by , inter alia , providing for mandatory periodic audits of the conformity control methods and the continued conformity of the products concerned and by reinforcing the requirements relating to the competence , obligations and performance of the technical services that carry out tests for whole - vehicle type - approval under the responsibility of type - approval authorities . the proper functioning of technical services is crucial for ensuring a high level of safety and environmental protection and citizens’ confidence in the system . the criteria for designation of technical services provided by directive 2007 / 46 / ec should be laid down in greater detail in order to assure their consistent application . the assessment methods of technical services in the member states have a tendency to progressively differ due to the increased complexity of their work . therefore , it is necessary to provide for procedural obligations that ensure an information exchange and monitoring of member states’ practices for the assessment , designation , notification and monitoring of their technical services . those procedural obligations should remove any existing discrepancies in the methods used and in the interpretation of the criteria for the designation of technical services . ### effective implementation of the type - approval requirements should be ensured by enhancing the provisions on conformity of production , by giving better access to information , by firmly framing optimisation techniques during lab testing , by paying particular attention to the risk of illegal defeat devices the use of which is forbidden by regulation no 715 / 2007 of the european parliament and of the council1a , by providing for mandatory periodic audits of the conformity control methods and the continued conformity of the products concerned and by reinforcing the requirements relating to the competence , obligations and performance of the technical services that carry out tests for whole - vehicle type - approval under the responsibility of type - approval authorities . the proper functioning of technical services is crucial for ensuring a high level of safety and environmental protection and citizens’ confidence in the system . the criteria for designation of technical services provided by directive 2007 / 46 / ec should be laid down in greater detail in order to assure their consistent application . the assessment methods of technical services in the member states have a tendency to progressively differ due to the increased complexity of their work . therefore , it is necessary to provide for procedural obligations that ensure an information exchange and monitoring of member states’ practices for the assessment , designation , notification and monitoring of their technical services . those procedural obligations should remove any existing discrepancies in the methods used and in the interpretation of the criteria for the designation of technical services . ___________________ 1aregulation no 715 / 2007 of the european parliament and of the council of 20 june 2007 on type approval of motor vehicles with respect to emissions from light passenger and commercial vehicles and on access to vehicle repair and maintenance information .


### the assessment of reported serious risks to safety and of harm to public health and the environment should be conducted at national level , but coordination at union level should be ensured where the reported risk or harm may exist beyond the territory of one member state with the objective of sharing resources and ensuring consistency regarding the corrective action to be taken to mitigate the identified risk and harm . ### the assessment of risks to safety and of harm to public health and the environment should be conducted at national level , but coordination at union level should be ensured where the risk or harm may exist beyond the territory of one member state , with the objective of sharing resources and ensuring consistency regarding the corrective action to be taken to eliminate the identified risk and harm .


### ‘ registration’ means the permanent or temporary administrative authorisation for the entry into service in road traffic of a vehicle , including the identification of the vehicle and the issuing of a serial number ; ### ‘ registration’ means the administrative authorisation for the entry into service in road traffic of a vehicle , involving its identification and the issuing to it of a serial number , to be known as the registration number , whether on a permanent or temporary basis or for a short period of time ;


### the member states shall periodically review and assess the functioning of their surveillance activities . such reviews and assessments shall be carried out at least every four years and the results thereof shall be communicated to the other member states and the commission . the member state concerned shall make a summary of the results accessible to the public . ### the member states shall periodically review and assess the functioning of their surveillance activities . such reviews and assessments shall be carried out at least every three years and the results thereof shall be communicated to the other member states , to the commission and , upon request , to third parties . the member state concerned shall make a summary of the results accessible to the public , in particular the number of those vehicles , systems , components or separate technical units that are not in compliance with this regulation and the identity of the corresponding manufacturers and vehicle types .


### market surveillance authorities shall carry out their duties independently and impartially . they shall observe confidentiality where necessary in order to protect commercial secrets , subject to the obligation of information laid down in article 9 to the fullest extent necessary in order to protect the interests of users in the european union . ### market surveillance authorities shall carry out their duties independently and impartially . in particular , they shall , as regards administrative , technical and financial arrangements , act fully independently , and there shall be a strict separation between them and type - approval authorities , technical services and manufacturers . they shall observe confidentiality where necessary in order to protect commercial secrets , subject to the obligation to provide information laid down in article 9 to the fullest extent necessary in order to protect the interests of users in the union .


### the commission may adopt implementing acts to lay down the common criteria to appoint , review and assess the approval authorities at national level . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 87 . ### the commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 88 supplementing this regulation by laying down common criteria for the appointment , review and assessment of approval authorities at national level .


### market surveillance authorities shall require economic operators to make the documentation and information available as they consider necessary for the purpose of carrying out their activities . ### market surveillance authorities shall require economic operators to make available without delay all such documentation and information as they consider necessary for the purpose of carrying out their activities .


### market surveillance authorities shall take appropriate measures to alert users within their territories within an adequate timeframe of hazards they have identified relating to any vehicle , system , component and separate technical unit so as to prevent or reduce the risk of injury or other damage . ### market surveillance authorities shall take appropriate measures to alert users within their territories within 30 days of hazards they have identified relating to any vehicle , system , component and separate technical unit so as to prevent or reduce the risk of injury or other damage .


### the market surveillance authorities of different member states shall coordinate their market surveillance activities , cooperate with each other and share with each other and with the commission the results thereof . where appropriate , the market surveillance authorities shall agree on work - sharing and specialisation . ### the market surveillance authorities of different member states shall coordinate their market surveillance activities , cooperate with each other and share with each other and with the commission the results thereof . to that end , the member states’ market surveillance authorities may share with each other , by means of the internal market information system , test results and associated reports . where appropriate , the market surveillance authorities shall agree on work - sharing and specialisation .


### the commission shall organise and carry out , or require to be carried out , on an adequate scale , tests and inspections of vehicles , systems , components and separate technical units already made available on the market , with a view to verifying that those vehicles , systems , components and separate technical units conform to the type approvals and to applicable legislation as well as to ensure the correctness of the type approvals . ### the european vehicle surveillance agency shall organise and carry out , or require to be carried out , on an adequate scale , tests and inspections of vehicles , systems , components and separate technical units already made available on the market , with a view to verifying that those vehicles , systems , components and separate technical units conform to the type - approvals and to applicable legislation , as well as to ensure the correctness of the type - approvals .


### the commission shall organise and carry out , or require to be carried out , on an adequate scale , tests and inspections of vehicles , systems , components and separate technical units already made available on the market , with a view to verifying that those vehicles , systems , components and separate technical units conform to the type approvals and to applicable legislation as well as to ensure the correctness of the type approvals . ### the commission shall organise and carry out , or require to be carried out , in accordance with article 8 , tests and inspections of vehicles , systems , components and separate technical units already made available on the market , with a view to verifying that those vehicles , systems , components and separate technical units conform to the type - approvals and to applicable legislation as well as to ensure the correctness of the type - approvals . where those tests and inspections are carried out by a technical service , they shall not be performed by the same technical service as that used to perform the original type - approval tests .


### manufacturers holding type - approvals or the economic operators shall , upon request , supply to the commission a statistically relevant number of production vehicles , systems , components and separate technical units selected by the commission that are representative for the vehicles , systems , components and separate technical units available for placing on the market under that type - approval . those vehicles , systems , components and separate technical units shall be supplied for testing at the time and place and for the period the commission may require . ### manufacturers holding type - approvals or the economic operators shall , upon request , supply to the agency a statistically relevant number of production vehicles , systems , components and separate technical units selected by the agency that are fully representative of the vehicles , systems , components and separate technical units available for placing on the market under the type - approval concerned . those vehicles , systems , components and separate technical units shall be supplied for testing at such time and place and for such period as the agency may require . the owner of the vehicle shall be compensated for costs connected with the tests .


### for the purpose of enabling the commission to carry out the testing referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 , member states shall make available to the commission all data related to the type - approval of the vehicle , systems , components and separate technical units subject to compliance verification testing . those data shall include at least the information included in the type - approval certificate and its attachments referred to article 26 . ### for the purpose of enabling the agency to carry out the testing referred to in paragraphs 1 , 1a and 2 , member states shall make available to the agency all data related to the type - approval of the vehicle , systems , components and separate technical units subject to compliance verification testing . those data shall include at least the information included in the type - approval certificate and its attachments as referred to in article 26 .


### vehicle manufacturers shall make public data which are needed for the purpose of compliance verification testing by third parties . the commission shall adopt implementing acts in order to define the data to be made public and the conditions for such publication , subject to the protection of commercial secrets and the preservation of personal data pursuant to union and national legislation . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 87 . ### vehicle manufacturers shall provide all data needed for the purpose of compliance verification testing by market surveillance authorities and the commission . the commission shall adopt implementing acts in order to define the data to be provided and the conditions for doing so , subject to the protection of commercial secrets and the preservation of personal data pursuant to union and national legislation . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 87 .


### the commission shall publish a report of its findings following any compliance verification testing it has carried out . ### the agency shall publish annual reports on its findings following any compliance verification testing it has carried out . those reports shall be accessible to the public and shall include information on the results of the tests carried out and on the vehicles , systems , components or separate technical units that are not in conformity , including the identity of the corresponding manufacturers .


### the manufacturer shall , upon a reasoned request from a national authority , provide that authority , through the approval authority , with a copy of the eu type - approval certificate or the authorisation referred to in article 55 demonstrating conformity of the vehicle , system , component or separate technical unit , in a language that can be easily understood by the national authority . ### the manufacturer shall , upon a reasoned request from a national authority or the agency , provide it , through the approval authority , with a copy of the eu type - approval certificate or the authorisation referred to in article 55 demonstrating the conformity of the vehicle , system , component or separate technical unit , in a language that can be easily understood by the national authority concerned .


### following a reasoned request from an approval authority , provide that authority with all the information and documentation necessary to demonstrate the conformity of production of a vehicle , system , component or separate technical unit ; ### following a reasoned request from an approval authority or the agency , provide it with all the information and documentation necessary to demonstrate the conformity of production of a vehicle , system , component or separate technical unit , including any technical specifications at type - approval , and access to software and algorithms as requested ;


### the approval authority shall refuse to grant eu type - approval where it finds that a type of vehicle , system , component or separate technical unit , albeit in compliance with the applicable requirements , presents a serious risk to safety or may seriously harm the environment or public health . in that case , it shall immediately send to the approval authorities of the other member states and to the commission a detailed file explaining the reasons for its decision and setting out the evidence for its findings . ### the approval authority shall refuse to grant eu type - approval where it finds that a type of vehicle , system , component or separate technical unit , albeit in compliance with the applicable requirements , presents a risk to safety or may seriously harm the environment or public health . in that case , it shall immediately send to the approval authorities of the other member states and to the commission a detailed file explaining the reasons for its decision and setting out the evidence for its findings .


### the approval authority shall , within one month of issuing or amending the eu type - approval certificate , send to the approval authorities of the other member states and the commission a copy of the eu type - approval certificate , together with the attachments , including the test reports referred to in article 23 , for each type of vehicle , system , component and technical unit that it has approved . that copy shall be sent by means of a common secure electronic exchange system or in the form of a secure electronic file . ### the approval authority shall , within one month of issuing or amending the eu type - approval certificate , send to the approval authorities of the other member states and the commission a copy of the eu type - approval certificate , together with the attachments described in annexes i and iii , including the test reports referred to in article 23 , for each type of vehicle , system , component and technical unit that it has approved . the attachments shall include at least data in respect of : - test vehicle mass / weights ; - test temperature ; - road load coefficients ; - non - essential equipment in use during testing ; - tyre details ; - vehicle - specific gear shift points ; - driver mode enabled during testing ; - aerodynamic drags ; - test vehicle rolling resistance ; - technical services used at each stage . that copy shall be sent by means of a common secure electronic exchange system or in the form of a secure electronic file .


### where requested by an approval authority of another member state or the commission , the approval authority that has issued an eu type - approval shall , within one month of receiving that request , send to the requesting approval authority a copy of the eu type - approval certificate , together with the attachments , by means of a common secure electronic exchange system or in the form of a secure electronic file . ### where requested by an approval authority of another member state or the commission , the approval authority that has issued an eu type - approval shall , within one month of receiving that request , send to the requesting approval authority a copy of the eu type - approval certificate , together with the attachments described in annexes i and iii . those attachments shall include at least data in respect of : - test vehicle mass / weights ; - test temperature ; - road load coefficients ; - non - essential equipment in use during testing ; - tyre details ; - vehicle - specific gear shift points ; - driver mode enabled during testing ; - aerodynamic drags ; - test vehicle rolling resistance ; - technical services used at each stage . that copy shall be sent by means of a common secure electronic exchange system or in the form of a secure electronic file .


### the approval authority shall without delay inform the approval authorities of the other member states and the commission of its refusal or withdrawal of any eu type - approval , stating the reasons for its decision . ### the approval authority shall without delay inform the approval authorities of the other member states and the commission of its refusal or withdrawal of any eu type - approval , stating the reasons for its decision . the approval authority shall include in its reasoned decision all test results , including at least data in respect of : - test vehicle mass / weights ; - test temperature ; - road load coefficients ; - non - essential equipment in use during testing ; - tyre details ; - vehicle - specific gear shift points ; - driver mode enabled during testing ; - aerodynamic drags - test vehicle rolling resistance ; - technical services used at each stage . its reasoned decision shall be sent by means of a common secure electronic exchange system or in the form of a secure electronic file .


### member states shall establish a national fee structure to cover the costs for their type - approvals and market surveillance activities as well as for the type - approval testing and conformity of production testing and inspections carried out by the technical services they have designated . ### member states shall ensure that there is no conflict of interest , overlap of functions or commercial links between national type - approval or market surveillance authorities , technical services and manufacturers . to that end , they shall lay down independent and transparent funding provisions to cover the costs for their type - approvals and market surveillance activities as well as for the type - approval testing and conformity of production testing and inspections carried out by the technical services designated by them .


### market surveillance authorities of one member state that have taken action pursuant to article 20 of regulation no 765 / 2008 and article 8 of this regulation , or that have sufficient reason to believe that a vehicle , system , component or separate technical unit covered by this regulation presents a serious risk to the health or safety of persons or to other aspects of the protection of public interests covered by this regulation , shall inform without delay the approval authority that granted the approval about its findings . ### market surveillance authorities of one member state that have taken action pursuant to article 20 of regulation no 765 / 2008 and article 8 of this regulation , or that have sufficient reason to believe that a vehicle , system , component or separate technical unit covered by this regulation presents a risk to the environment , to the health or safety of persons or to other aspects of the protection of public interests covered by this regulation , shall without delay inform the approval authority that granted the approval about its findings .


### the approval authority referred to in paragraph 1 shall carry out an evaluation in relation to the vehicle , system , component or separate technical unit concerned covering all the requirements laid down in this regulation . the relevant economic operators shall cooperate fully with the approval and market surveillance authorities . ### the approval authority referred to in paragraph 1 shall carry out an evaluation in relation to the vehicle , system , component or separate technical unit concerned , covering all the requirements laid down in this regulation . the relevant economic operators shall cooperate fully with the approval and market surveillance authorities and shall give them access without delay to any information required .


### compliant vehicles , systems , components or separate technical units that present a serious risk to safety or serious harm to health and the environment ### compliant vehicles , systems , components or separate technical units that present a serious risk to the environment or to health and safety


### where , having performed an evaluation under article 49 , a member state finds that vehicles , systems , components or separate technical units , although they comply with the applicable requirements or are properly marked , present a serious risk to safety or may seriously harm the environment or public health , it shall require the relevant economic operator to take all appropriate corrective measures to ensure that the vehicle , system , component or separate technical unit concerned , when placed on the market , registered or entered into service , no longer presents that risk , or it shall take restrictive measures to withdraw the vehicle , system , component or separate technical unit from the market or to recall it within a reasonable period , depending on the nature of the risk . ### where , having performed an evaluation under article 49 , a member state finds that vehicles , systems , components or separate technical units , although they comply with the applicable requirements or are properly marked , present a serious risk to safety , the environment or health , it shall require the relevant economic operator to take all appropriate corrective measures to ensure that the vehicle , system , component or separate technical unit concerned , when placed on the market , registered or entered into service , no longer presents that risk , or shall take restrictive measures requiring the vehicle , system , component or separate technical unit to be withdrawn from the market or to be recalled within a reasonable period , depending on the nature of the risk .


### the approval authority shall carry out an evaluation to verify whether the proposed remedies are sufficient and timely enough , and it shall communicate the remedies that it has approved to the approval authorities of the other member states and to the commission without delay . ### the approval authority shall carry out an evaluation to verify whether the proposed remedies are sufficient and timely enough , and shall without delay communicate the remedies that it has approved to the approval authorities of the other member states , to the agency and to the commission and make publically available a full report of the evaluation findings and proposed remedies .


### the type approval authority designated by the member state in accordance with article&#160 ; 7 , hereinafter referred to as the ' type - approval authority ' , shall be responsible for the assessment , designation , notification and the monitoring of technical services , including , where appropriate , the subcontractors or subsidiaries of those technical services . ### the type - approval authority designated by the member state in accordance with article&#160 ; 7 , hereinafter referred to as the ' type - approval authority ' , shall be responsible for the assessment , designation , notification and the monitoring of technical services , including , where appropriate , subcontractors or subsidiaries of those technical services . member states may delegate the task of assessing and monitoring those technical services , or subcontractors or subsidiaries of those technical services , to a national accreditation body .


### the type - approval authority shall be established , organised and operated so as to safeguard its objectivity and impartiality and to avoid any conflicts of interests with the technical services . ### the type - approval authority shall be established , organised and operated in such a way as to safeguard its objectivity and impartiality and to avoid any conflicts of interests with the technical services or manufacturers .


### the peer - review shall include an on - site visit to a technical service under the responsibility of the reviewed authority . the commission may participate in the review and decide on its participation on the basis of a risk assessment analysis . ### the peer - review shall include verification of the type - approval procedures and correct implementation of the requirements of this regulation , a random sample check of the type - approvals issued and an on - site visit to a technical service under the responsibility of the reviewed authority . the commission may participate in the peer - review and shall decide on the basis of a risk assessment whether it wishes to participate .


### the member states shall provide information to the commission and the other member states on how it has addressed the recommendations in the peer - review report . ### the member states shall provide information to the agency , the commission and the other member states on how it has addressed the recommendations contained in the audit report .


### the commission shall consult the type - approval authority of the member state where the technical service is established as part of the investigation referred to in paragraph 1 . the type - approval authority of that member state shall provide the commission , upon request , with all relevant information relating to the performance and the compliance with the requirements concerning independence and competence of the technical service concerned . ### the commission shall cooperate with the type - approval authority of the member state where the technical service is established as part of the investigation referred to in paragraph 1 . the type - approval authority of that member state shall provide the commission , upon request , with all relevant information relating to the performance of the technical service concerned and its compliance with the requirements concerning independence and competence .


### guides and good practice developed through initiatives such as the social dialogue ' agreement on workers ' health protection through the good handling and use of crystalline silica and products containing it ' are valuable instruments to complement regulatory measures and in particular to support the effective implementation of limit values . ### guides and good practice developed through initiatives such as the social dialogue ' agreement on workers ' health protection through the good handling and use of crystalline silica and products containing it ' are valuable instruments to complement regulatory measures and in particular to support the effective implementation of limit values , and update the latter in the light of current practice .


### the limit values set out in annex iii to directive 2004 / 37 / ec for vinyl chloride monomer and hardwood dusts should be revised in the light of more recent scientific data . ### the limit values set out in annex iii to directive 2004 / 37 / ec for vinyl chloride monomer , hardwood dusts and dusts and chromium should be revised in the light of more recent scientific data .


### this amendment strengthens the protection of workers ' health at their workplace . ### the aim of this amendment is to strengthen the protection of workers ' health at their workplace . in order to fully achieve that purpose , adequate means of control should be put in place and duly reinforced .


### when implementing transparency obligations , the specificities of different content sectors and of the rights of the authors and performers in each sector should be considered . member states should consult all relevant stakeholders as that should help determine sector - specific requirements . collective bargaining should be considered as an option to reach an agreement between the relevant stakeholders regarding transparency . to enable the adaptation of current reporting practices to the transparency obligations , a transitional period should be provided for . the transparency obligations do not need to apply to agreements concluded with collective management organisations as those are already subject to transparency obligations under directive 2014 / 26 / eu . ### when implementing transparency obligations , the specificities of different content sectors and of the rights of the authors and performers in each sector should be considered . member states should ensure that the representative organisations of all relevant stakeholders determine sector - specific requirements and establish standard reporting statements and procedures for each sector , fostering automated processing and making use of digital technologies and international identifiers of works . collective bargaining should be considered as an option to reach an agreement between the relevant stakeholders regarding transparency . member states should ensure a high degree of transparency within these sector specific transparency obligations . moreover , the sharing of information should occur at least once a year . to enable the adaptation of current reporting practices to the transparency obligations , a transitional period should be provided for . the transparency obligations do not need to apply to agreements concluded with collective management organisations as those are already subject to transparency obligations under directive 2014 / 26 / eu .


### member states shall ensure that authors and performers receive on a regular basis and taking into account the specificities of each sector , timely , adequate and sufficient information on the exploitation of their works and performances from those to whom they have licensed or transferred their rights , notably as regards modes of exploitation , revenues generated and remuneration due . ### member states shall ensure that authors and performers receive on a regular basis and no less than once a year and taking into account the specificities of each sector , timely , adequate , accurate and sufficient information on the exploitation of their works and performances from those to whom they have licensed or transferred their rights or their successors in title , notably as regards modes of exploitation , revenues generated and remuneration due .


### member states shall provide that disputes concerning the transparency obligation under article 14 and the contract adjustment mechanism under article 15 may be submitted to a voluntary , alternative dispute resolution procedure . ### member states shall provide that disputes concerning the transparency obligation under article 14 and remuneration for the use of works or performances under article 15 may be submitted to a voluntary , alternative dispute resolution procedure . proceedings in respect of a dispute may also be brought on behalf of authors and performers by their representative organisations , whether collective management organisations , unions or guilds .


### the programme has the specific objective to support tax policy , tax cooperation and administrative capacity building , including human competency and the development and operation of the european electronic systems . ### the programme has the specific objective to support tax policy and its proper implementation , foster tax cooperation , exchange of tax information and administrative capacity building , including human competency and the development and operation of the european electronic systems


### the amount referred to in paragraph 1 may also cover expenses for preparation , monitoring , control , audit , evaluation and other activities for managing the programme and evaluating the achievement of its objectives . it may moreover cover expenses relating to studies , meetings of experts , information and communication actions , in so far as they are related to the objectives of the programme , as well as expenses linked to information technology networks focusing on information processing and exchange , including corporate information technology tools and other technical and administrative assistance needed in connection with the management of the programme . ### the amount referred to in paragraph 1 may inter alia cover expenses for preparation , monitoring , control , audit , evaluation and other activities for managing the programme and evaluating the achievement of its objectives . it may moreover cover expenses relating to studies , meetings of experts , information and communication actions , in so far as they are related to the objectives of the programme , as well as expenses linked to information technology networks focusing on information processing and exchange , including corporate information technology tools and other technical and administrative assistance needed in connection with the management of the programme .


### member states shall ensure that in carrying out the regulatory tasks specified in this directive , the national regulatory and other competent authorities take all reasonable measures which are necessary and proportionate for achieving the objectives set out in paragraph 2 . member states and berec shall also contribute to the achievement of these objectives . ### member states shall ensure that in carrying out the regulatory tasks specified in this directive , the national regulatory and other competent authorities take all reasonable measures which are necessary and proportionate for achieving the objectives set out in paragraph 2 . member states , the commission and berec shall also contribute to the achievement of these objectives .


### the national regulatory and other competent authorities as well as berec shall : ### the national regulatory and other competent authorities as well as berec and the commission , in discharging their respective responsibilities under this directive , shall pursue each of the general objectives listed below . the expression of the list in the order from to does not constitute a ranking of the general objectives :


### contribute to the development of the internal market by removing remaining obstacles to , and facilitating convergent conditions for , investment in and the provision of electronic communications networks , associated facilities and services and electronic communications services throughout the union , by developing common rules and predictable regulatory approaches , by favouring the effective , efficient and coordinated use of spectrum , open innovation , the establishment and development of trans - european networks , the availability and interoperability of pan - european services , and end - to - end connectivity ; ### contribute to the development of the internal market by removing remaining obstacles to , and facilitating convergent conditions for , the provision of electronic communications networks , associated facilities and services and electronic communications services throughout the union , by favouring the effective , efficient and coordinated use of spectrum , the establishment and development of trans - european networks , the availability and interoperability of pan - european services , and end - to - end connectivity ;


### taking due account of the variety of conditions relating to infrastructure , competition and consumers that exist in the various geographic areas within a member state ; ### taking due account of the variety of conditions relating to infrastructure , as well as service competition and end - users ' circumstances that exist in the various geographic areas within a member state ;


### –dealing with issues related to open internet access ; ### –ensuring compliance with rules related to open internet access ;


### it shall make the draft measure accessible to the commission , berec , and the national regulatory authorities in other member states , at the same time , together with the reasoning on which the measure is based , in accordance with article 20 , and inform the commission , berec and other national regulatory authorities thereof . national regulatory authorities , berec and the commission may make comments to the national regulatory authority concerned only within one month . the one - month period may not be extended . ### it shall make the draft measure accessible to the commission , berec , and the national regulatory authorities in other member states , at the same time , together with the reasoning on which the measure is based , in accordance with article 20 , and inform the commission , berec and other national regulatory authorities and stakeholders thereof . national regulatory authorities , berec and the commission may make comments to the national regulatory authority concerned only within one month . the one - month period may not be extended .


### national regulatory authorities shall , acting in pursuit of the objectives set out in article 3 , encourage and where appropriate ensure , in accordance with the provisions of this directive , adequate access and interconnection , and the interoperability of services , exercising their responsibility in a way that promotes efficiency , sustainable competition , the deployment of very high capacity networks , efficient investment and innovation , and gives the maximum benefit to end - users . they shall provide guidance and make publicly available the procedures applicable to gain access and interconnection to ensure that small and medium - sized enterprises and operators with a limited geographical reach can benefit from the obligations imposed . ### national regulatory authorities shall , acting in pursuit of the objectives set out in article 3 , encourage and where appropriate ensure , in accordance with the provisions of this directive , adequate access and interconnection , and the interoperability of services , exercising their responsibility in a way that promotes efficiency , sustainable competition , efficient investment and innovation , and gives the maximum benefit to end - users . they shall provide guidance and make publicly available the procedures applicable to gain access and interconnection to ensure that small and medium - sized enterprises and operators with a limited geographical reach can benefit from the obligations imposed .


### the methodology for the calculation of life cycle greenhouse gas emissions from fuels other than biofuels and from energy ; ### the methodology for the calculation of life cycle greenhouse gas emissions from fuels other than biofuels and from energy ; methodologies for calculating greenhouse gas emissions from renewable liquid and gaseous fuels of non - biological origin and for carbon capture and utilisation for transport purposes shall be adopted by 30 june 2016 ;