### the evolution and specialisation of agriculture and forestry and the particular challenges faced by micro - , small and medium - sized enterprises in rural areas require an appropriate level of technical and economic training as well as an increased capacity to access and exchange knowledge and information including in the form of diffusion of best agricultural and forestry production practices . knowledge transfer and information actions should take not only the form of traditional training courses but be adapted to the needs of rural actors . workshops , coaching , demonstration activities , information actions but also short - term farm exchange or visit schemes should therefore also be supported . knowledge and information acquired should enable farmers , forest holders , persons engaged in the food sector and rural smes to enhance in particular their competitiveness and resource efficiency and improve their environmental performance while at the same time contributing to the sustainability of the rural economy . in order to ensure that knowledge transfer and information actions are effective in delivering these results it should be required that the providers of knowledge transfer services have all the appropriate capabilities . ### the evolution and specialisation of agriculture and forestry and the particular challenges faced by micro - , small and medium - sized enterprises in rural areas require an appropriate level of technical and economic training as well as an increased capacity to access and exchange knowledge and information including in the form of diffusion of best agricultural and forestry production practices . knowledge transfer and information actions should take not only the form of traditional training courses but be adapted to the needs of rural actors . workshops , coaching , demonstration activities , information actions but also short - term farm exchange or visit schemes should therefore also be supported . knowledge and information acquired should enable farmers , forest holders , rural development associations and networks , persons engaged in the food sector and rural micro - and small enterprises to enhance in particular their competitiveness and resource efficiency and improve their environmental performance while at the same time contributing to the sustainability of the rural economy . in order to ensure that knowledge transfer and information actions are effective in delivering these results it should be required that the providers of knowledge transfer services have all the appropriate capabilities .


### smes are the backbone of the union rural economy . farm and non - agricultural business development should be aimed at employment promotion and the setting up of quality jobs in rural areas , maintenance of already existing jobs , reduction of seasonality fluctuations in employment , development of non - agricultural sectors outside agriculture and agricultural and food processing while fostering at the same time business integration and local inter - sectoral links . projects integrating at the same time agriculture , rural tourism through promotion of sustainable and responsible tourism in rural areas , natural and cultural heritage should be encouraged as well as renewable energy investments . ### smes are the backbone of the union rural sustainable economy . farm and non - agricultural business development should be aimed at employment promotion and the setting up of quality jobs in rural areas , maintenance of already existing jobs , reduction of seasonality fluctuations in employment , development of non - agricultural sectors outside agriculture and agricultural and food processing while fostering at the same time business integration and local inter - sectoral links in line with sustainable regional development . projects integrating at the same time agriculture , rural tourism through promotion of sustainable and responsible tourism in rural areas , natural and cultural heritage should be encouraged as well as renewable energy investments . sustainable development of rural areas should be strengthened by promoting urban - rural links and cross - regional cooperation .


### the development of local infrastructure and local basic services in rural areas , including leisure and culture , the renewal of villages and activities aimed at the restoration and upgrading of the cultural and natural heritage of villages and rural landscapes is an essential element of any effort to realise the growth potential and promote the sustainability of rural areas . support should therefore be granted to operations with this aim , including the access to information and communication technologies and the development of fast and ultra - fast broadband . in line with these objectives , development of services and infrastructure leading to social inclusion and reversing trends of social and economic decline and depopulation of rural areas should be encouraged . in order to achieve the maximum effectiveness for such support , covered operations should be implemented in accordance with plans for the development of municipalities and their basic services , where such plans exist , elaborated by one or more rural communes . in order to ensure coherence with the unions climate objectives the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty should be delegated to the commission in respect of defining the types of renewable energy infrastructure that shall be eligible for support . ### the development of local infrastructure and local basic services in rural areas , including leisure and culture , the renewal of villages and activities aimed at the restoration and upgrading of the cultural and natural heritage of villages and rural landscapes is an essential element of any effort to realise the growth potential and promote the sustainability of rural areas . the sustainable development of rural areas should be strengthened by promoting urban - rural links and cross - regional cooperation . support should therefore be granted to operations with this aim , including the access to information and communication technologies and the development of fast and ultra - fast broadband . priority should be given to community - led local development initiatives owned , governed and controlled by the community . in line with these objectives , development of services and infrastructure leading to social inclusion and reversing trends of social and economic decline and depopulation of rural areas should be encouraged . in order to achieve the maximum effectiveness for such support , covered operations should be implemented in accordance with plans for the development of municipalities and their basic services , where such plans exist , elaborated by one or more rural communes . in order to ensure coherence with the unions climate objectives the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty should be delegated to the commission in respect of defining the types of renewable energy infrastructure that shall be eligible for support .


### in order to contribute to the achievement of the aims of the eip for agricultural productivity and sustainability a eip network should be set up in order to network operational groups , advisory services and researchers involved in the implementation of actions targeting innovation in agriculture . it should be financed as part of technical assistance at union level . ### in order to contribute to the achievement of the aims of the eip for agricultural productivity and sustainability a eip network should be set up in order to network operational groups , advisory services , non - governmental organisations and researchers involved in the implementation of actions targeting innovation in agriculture . it should be financed as part of technical assistance at union level .


### responsibility for monitoring of the programme should be shared between the managing authority and a monitoring committee set up for this purpose . the monitoring committee should have as its task to monitor the effectiveness of implementation of the programme . to this end its responsibilities should be specified . ### responsibility for monitoring of the programme should be shared between the managing authority and a monitoring committee set up for this purpose . the composition , functions and responsibilities of the monitoring committee should be defined in accordance with articles 41 - 43 and article 5 of the regulation [ cpr ] . a single monitoring committee may be set up for rural development programmes and programmes under other csf - funds taking place in the same territorial area .


### outlines the strategic context for rural development policy ; ### outlines the strategic context for rural development policy including urban - rural links and cross - regional cooperation ;


### lays down the rules to ensure co - ordination of the eafrd with other union instruments . ### lays down the rules to ensure co - ordination and coherence of the eafrd with all csf - funds and other union instruments .


### ' measure ' : a set of operations contributing to one or more of the union priorities for rural development ; ### ' measure ' : a set of operations contributing to one or more of the union priorities for rural development including urban - rural links and cross - regional cooperation ;


### ' operation ' : a project , group of projects , contract , or arrangement or other action selected according to criteria for the rural development programme concerned and implemented by one or more beneficiaries allowing achievement of one or more of the union priorities for rural development ; ### ' operation ' : a project , group of projects , contract , or arrangement or other action selected according to criteria for the rural development programme concerned and implemented by one or more beneficiaries allowing achievement of one or more of the union priorities for rural development , including the possibility to combine the support from different csf funds , including within a single priority axis of programmes co - funded by the erdf and esf as referred to in article 87 of regulation ;


### ' local development strategy ' : a coherent set of operations to meet local objectives and needs , which contributes to meeting the union priorities for rural development , implemented in partnership at the appropriate level ; ### ' local sustainable development strategy ' : a coherent set of operations to meet local objectives and needs aiming at an integrated sustainable development at local level , which contributes to meeting the union priorities for sustainable rural development including urban - rural links and cross - regional cooperation , implemented in partnership at specific sub - regional territorial levels ;


### ' short supply chain ' : a supply chain involving a limited number of economic operators , committed to co - operation , local economic development , and close geographical and social relations between producers and consumers ; ### ' short food supply chain ' : a supply chain involving a limited number of producers , preferably small farmers , committed to co - operation , local economic development , and close geographical and social relations between producers and consumers ;


### a balanced territorial development of rural areas . ### a balanced territorial development of rural economies and communities including urban - rural links and cross - regional cooperation .


### the achievement of the objectives of rural development , which contribute to the europe 2020 strategy for smart , sustainable and inclusive growth , shall be pursued through the following six union priorities for rural development , which translate the relevant thematic objectives of the csf : ### the achievement of the objectives of rural development , which contribute to the europe 2020 strategy for smart , sustainable and inclusive growth , shall be pursued through the following six union priorities and its investment priorities for rural development , which translate the relevant thematic objectives of the csf :


### facilitating generational renewal in the agricultural sector . ### facilitating generational renewal and new entrants in farming and rural development programmes .


### restoring and preserving biodiversity , including in natura 2000 areas and high nature value farming , and the state of european landscapes ; ### restoring , preserving and sustainable use of biodiversity and on - farm genetic diversity , including in natura 2000 areas and high nature value farming , and the state of european landscapes ;


### improving soil management . ### improving soil structure , its resilience to erosion and extreme weather events , fertility and management .


### promoting resource efficiency and supporting the shift towards a low carbon and climate resilient economy in agriculture , food and forestry sectors , with a focus on the following areas : ### promoting energy - saving and resource efficient use of agricultural resources and supporting the shift towards a climate compatible , energy saving and climate resilient economy in agriculture , food and forestry sectors , with a focus on the following areas :


### increasing efficiency in water use by agriculture ; ### increasing efficiency and savings in water use by agriculture ;


### increasing efficiency in energy use in agriculture and food processing ; ### increasing efficiency and savings in energy use in agriculture and food processing ;


### facilitating the supply and use of renewable sources of energy , of by - products , wastes , residues and other non food raw material for purposes of the bio - economy ; ### facilitating the local supply and use of renewable sources of energy , of by - products , wastes , residues and other non food raw material for purposes of the bio - economy ;


### fostering local development in rural areas ; ### fostering sustainable local development in rural areas ;


### member states may include within their rural development programmes thematic sub - programmes , contributing to the union priorities for rural development , aimed to address specific needs identified , in particular in relation to : ### member states may include within their rural development programmes thematic sub - programmes , contributing to the union priorities for rural development , taking into account urban - rural links and cross - regional cooperation and aimed to address specific needs identified , in particular in relation to :


### in relation to local development , a specific description of the coordination mechanisms between the local development strategies , the measure co - operation referred to in article 36 , the measure basic services and village renewal in rural areas referred to in article 21 and the support for non - agricultural activities in rural areas under the measure farm and business development in rural areas referred to in article 20 ; ### in relation to local development , a specific description of the coordination mechanisms between the local development strategies , the measure co - operation referred to in article 36 , the measure basic services and village renewal in rural areas referred to in article 21 including urban - rural links and cross - regional cooperation and the support for non - agricultural activities in rural areas under the measure farm and business development in rural areas referred to in article 20 ;


### information on the complementarity with measures financed by the other common agricultural policy instruments , through cohesion policy or by the emff ; ### information on the complementarity with measures financed by the other common agricultural policy instruments and on the mechanisms that ensure coordination with measures supported by other csf - funds ;


### the designation of the partners referred to in article 5 of regulation no [ csf / 2012 ] and the results of the consultation of the partners ; where applicable , the main elements of the national rural network action plan and structure referred to in article 55 , and provisions for its management , which would constitute the basis for its annual actions plans . ### the designation of the partners referred to in article 5 of regulation no [ csf / 2012 ] , the actions taken to involve the partners in the preparation , implementation , monitoring and evaluation of the programme in accordance with the european code of conduct as laid down in article 5 of regulation , and the results of the consultation of the partners , where applicable , the main elements of the national rural network action plan and structure referred to in article 55 , and provisions for its management , which would constitute the basis for its annual actions plans .


### knowledge transfer and information actions ### knowledge transfer , exchange of sustainable practices and information actions


### bodies providing knowledge transfer and information services shall have the appropriate capacities in the form of staff qualifications and regular training to carry out this task . ### bodies and networks providing knowledge transfer and information services shall have the appropriate capacities in the form of staff qualifications and regular training to carry out this task .


### eligible costs under this measure shall be the costs of organising and delivering the knowledge transfer or information action . in the case of demonstration projects , support may also cover relevant investment costs . costs for travel , accommodation and per diem expenses of participants as well as the cost of replacement of farmers shall also be eligible . ### eligible costs under this measure shall be the costs of organising and delivering the knowledge exchange and transfer or information action . in the case of demonstration projects , support may also cover relevant investment costs . costs for travel , accommodation and per diem expenses of participants as well as the cost of replacement of farmers shall also be eligible .


### investments in the creation , improvement or expansion of all types of small scale infrastructure , including investments in renewable energy ; ### investments in the creation , improvement or expansion of all types of small scale infrastructure , taking into account urban - rural links and including investments in energy efficiency measures and renewable energy ;


### support under this measure shall only concern small - scale infrastructure , as defined by each member state in the programme . however , rural development programmes may provide for specific derogations from this rule for investments in broadband and renewable energy . in this case , clear criteria ensuring complementarity with support under other union instruments shall be provided . 3 . investments under paragraph 1 shall be eligible for support where the relevant operations are implemented in accordance with plans for the development of municipalities in rural areas and their basic services , where such plans exist and shall be consistent with any local development strategy where one exists . ### support under this measure shall only concern small - scale infrastructure , as defined by each member state in the programme . however , rural development programmes may provide for specific derogations from this rule for investments in broadband and decentralised renewable energy supply . in this case , clear criteria ensuring complementarity with support under other union instruments shall be provided . investments under paragraph 1 shall be eligible for support where the relevant operations are implemented in accordance with plans for the development of municipalities in rural areas and their basic services , where such plans exist and shall be consistent with any local development strategy .


### co - operation approaches among different actors in the union agriculture and food chain , forestry sector and among other actors that contribute to achieving the objectives and priorities of rural development policy , including inter - branch organisations ; ### co - operation approaches among farmers and rural enterprises , with special focus on small farmers and micro / small enterprises as well as different actors in the local and regional food chains , forestry sector and among other actors that contribute to achieving the objectives and priorities of rural development policy , including inter - branch organisations ;


### promotion activities in a local context relating to the development of short supply chains and local markets ; ### information and promotion activities in a local context relating to the development of short supply chains and local markets ;


### a eip network shall be put in place to support the eip for agricultural productivity and sustainability referred to in article 61 , in accordance with article 51 . it shall enable the networking of operational groups , advisory services and researchers ### a eip network shall be put in place to support the eip for agricultural productivity and sustainability referred to in article 61 , in accordance with article 51 . it shall enable the networking of operational groups , advisory services , non - governmental organisations and researchers


### promote a resource efficient , productive , low emission , climate friendly and resilient agricultural sector , working in harmony with the essential natural resources on which farming depends ; ### promote a resource and energy efficient , productive , low emission , climate friendly and resilient agricultural sector , working in harmony with the essential natural resources on which farming depends ;


### build bridges between cutting - edge research knowledge and technology and farmers , businesses and advisory services . ### build bridges between cutting - edge research knowledge , local know - how , technology and farmers , rural communities , businesses and advisory services .


### informing the scientific community about the research needs of farming practice . ### informing the scientific community about the research needs from the perspective of farmers and rural communities .


### an expenditure co - financed by the eafrd shall not be co - financed by way of a contribution from the structural funds , the cohesion fund or any other union financial instrument . ### an expenditure for a concrete measure or part of a concrete measure co - financed by the eafrd shall not be co - financed by way of a contribution from the structural funds , the cohesion fund or any other union financial instrument . this shall not constrain or prevent an approach to programming that combines the support by different csf funds which may be necessary to achieve the thematic objectives in article 9 of regulation [ csf / 2012 ] in a coherent integrated way .


### member states with regional programmes may establish a national monitoring committee to coordinate the implementation of these programmes in relation to the national framework and the uptake of financial resources . ### member states with regional programmes may establish national or regional monitoring committees . in the case of national monitoring committees , these shall coordinate the implementation of the regional programmes in relation to the national framework .


### in 2023 , an ex post evaluation report shall be prepared by the member states for each of their rural development programmes . this report shall be submitted to the commission by 31 december 2023 at the latest . ### in 2023 , an ex post evaluation report shall be prepared by the member states for each of their rural development programmes . this report shall be completed by 31 december 2023 at the latest .


### in its policy orientations on road safety 2011 - 20207 , the commission set out measures to make vehicles safer and better protect vulnerable road users . the importance of visibility for vehicle drivers was also underlined in the commission’s report to the european parliament and the council on the implementation of directive 2007 / 38 / ec on the retrofitting of mirrors to heavy goods vehicles registered in the community8 . a new cab profile will also contribute to improving road safety by reducing the blind spot in the driver’s vision , including under the windscreen , which should help save the lives of many vulnerable road users such as pedestrians or cyclists . this new profile could also incorporate energy absorption structures in the event of a collision . the potential gain in the volume of the cab would also improve the driver ' s comfort and safety . __________________ 7 com 389 8 com 258 ### in its policy orientations on road safety 2011 - 20207 , the commission set out measures to make vehicles safer and better protect vulnerable road users . the importance of visibility for vehicle drivers was also underlined in the commission’s report to the european parliament and the council on the implementation of directive 2007 / 38 / ec on the retrofitting of mirrors to heavy goods vehicles registered in the community8 . a new cab profile will also contribute to improving road safety by reducing the blind spot in the driver’s vision , including under the windscreen and to the side of the vehicle , which should help save the lives of many vulnerable road users such as pedestrians or cyclists . this new profile should also incorporate energy absorption structures in the event of a collision and could be streamlined to deflect other road users in case of collisions to avoid overruns . whilst remaining within the dimensions laid down in directive 96 / 53 / ec , new cab designs should comply with improved direct vision requirements , energy absorption criteria and pedestrian protection requirements . the potential gain in the volume of the cab would also improve the driver’s comfort and safety . __________________ 7 com 389 8 com 258


### in the aim of improving the aerodynamic performance and road safety of vehicles or combinations of vehicles , vehicles or combinations of vehicles that meet the criteria set out in paragraph 2 below may exceed the maximum lengths provided for in point 1 . 1 of annex i . the main purpose of these exceedances is to allow the construction of tractor cabs improving the aerodynamic characteristics of vehicles or combinations of vehicles , and improving road safety . ### in the aim of improving road safety and the aerodynamic performance of vehicles or combinations of vehicles , vehicles or combinations of vehicles that meet the criteria set out in paragraph 2 below may not exceed the maximum lengths provided for in point 1 . 1 of annex i . tractor cab construction should improve the road safety of vehicles or combinations of vehicles , and improve their aerodynamic characteristics .


### makes vulnerable road users more visible to the driver , in particular by reducing the blind spot under the front windscreen ### makes vulnerable road users more visible to the driver , by improving the technology , the size and positioning of mirrors and therefore reducing i . e . the blind spot under the front windscreen


### the comfort and safety of the drivers . ### the comfort , health and safety of the drivers .


### the member states shall establish a system for pre - selecting and targeting checks on vehicles or combinations of vehicles in circulation , in order to ensure compliance with the requirements of this directive . ### the member states shall establish a system for pre - selecting , targeting and carrying out checks on vehicles or combinations of vehicles in circulation , in order to ensure compliance with the requirements of this directive .


### to enable selection of the most cost - effective noise mitigation measures in accordance with the balanced approach so as to achieve the sustainable development of the airport and air traffic management network capacity from a gate - to - gate perspective . ### to enable selection of the most effective noise reduction measures in accordance with the balanced approach so as to achieve more effective noise reduction measures at the source and thereby the long term sustainable development of the airport and air traffic management network .


### ‘ balanced approach’ means the method under which the range of available measures , namely reduction of aircraft noise at source , land - use planning and management , noise abatement operational procedures and operating restrictions , is considered in a consistent way with the view to addressing the noise problem in the most cost - effective way on an airport by airport basis . ### ‘ balanced approach’ means the method under which the range of available measures , inter alia noise avoidance , reduction of aircraft noise at the source , health effects from noise , land - use planning and management , noise abatement operational procedures and operating restrictions , to address the problem of noise avoidance and reduction efficiently on an airport by airport basis .


### member states shall designate competent authorities responsible for adopting measures on operating restrictions , as well as an independent appeal body . ### member states shall fix the noise limits at different airports , define the noise reduction targets , and choose the most efficient measures for noise reduction . the measures shall be based on who noise guidelines for europe as well as national procedures and the representative organisations of affected citizens shall be consulted by an independent body .


### measures or a combination of measures taken in accordance with this regulation for a given airport shall not be more restrictive than necessary to achieve the environmental noise abatement objectives set for that airport . operating restrictions shall be non - discriminatory , in particular on grounds of nationality , identity or activity of aircraft operators . ### measures or a combination of measures taken in accordance with this regulation for a given airport shall be appropriate to achieve the environmental noise abatement objectives set for that airport . operating restrictions shall be non - discriminatory , in particular on grounds of nationality , identity or activity of aircraft operators .


### competent authorities will use noise assessment methods which have been developed in accordance with the ecac report doc 29 ' report on standard method of computing noise contours around civil airports ' , 3rd edition . ### member states are advised to use noise assessment methods which have been developed in accordance with the ecac report doc 29 ' report on standard method of computing noise contours around civil airports ' , 3rd edition .


### the cost - effectiveness of envisaged noise - related operating restrictions will be assessed taking due account of following elements , to the extent possible , in quantifiable terms : ### the cost - benefit - effectiveness of envisaged noise - related operating restrictions will be assessed taking due account of following elements , to the extent possible , in quantifiable terms :


### the union market for international passenger transport services by rail has been opened to competition since 2010 . in addition , some member states have opened their domestic passenger services to competition , by introducing open access rights or tendering for public service contracts or both . ### the union market for international passenger transport services by rail has been opened to competition since 2010 . in addition , some member states have opened their domestic passenger services to competition , by introducing open access rights or tendering for public service contracts or both , while respecting the protocol no26 of the tfeu .


### when competent authorities organise their public passenger transport services they need to ensure that public service obligations and the geographical scope of public service contracts are appropriate , necessary and proportionate to achieve the objectives of the public passenger transport policy in their territory . this policy should be set out in public transport plans leaving scope for market based transport solutions . the process of defining public transport plans and public service obligations should be made transparent to relevant stakeholders including potential market entrants . ### when competent authorities organise their public passenger transport services they need to ensure that public service obligations and the geographical scope of public service contracts are appropriate , necessary and proportionate to achieve the objectives of the public passenger transport policy in their territory , and that the social objectives of the teu , the charter of fundamental rights , the protocol no26 of the tfeu as well as the un - convention on the rights of people with disabilities are respected . this policy should be set out in multimodal public transport plans leaving scope for transport solutions based on the needs of users , including families , elderly and disabled people . the process of defining such multimodal public transport plans and public service obligations should integrate an economic , social and ecological dimension and be made transparent to relevant stakeholders including potential market entrants .


### it is particularly important that competent authorities comply with these criteria for public service obligations and the scope of public service contracts if the market for public passenger transport by rail is to run smoothly , because open access transport operations need to be well coordinated with those under public service contract . for this reason , the independent rail regulatory body should ensure that this process is correctly applied and transparent . ### it is particularly important that competent authorities comply with these criteria for public service obligations and the scope of public service contracts if the market for public passenger transport by rail is to run smoothly and shall meet the needs of its customers , while at the same time respecting the rights of employees in the sector , because open access transport operations need to be well coordinated with those under public service contract . for this reason , the independent rail regulatory body should ensure that this process is correctly applied and transparent .


### certain upper limits for the direct award of public service contracts need to be adapted for rail transport to the specific economic conditions under which tender procedures take place in this sector . ### certain upper limits for the direct award of public service contracts need to be adapted for rail transport to the social and territorial requirements of services of general interest and the economic conditions under which tender procedures take place in this sector .


### the establishment of an internal market for passenger transport services by rail requires common rules on competitive tendering for public service contracts in this sector to be applied in a harmonised manner in all member states . ### the establishment of an internal market for passenger transport services by rail requires common rules on competitive tendering for public service contracts in this sector which respect also the social objectives and the services of general interest obligations set out in the teu and the tfeu , to be applied in a harmonised manner in all member states .


### in view of creating framework conditions for enabling society to fully reap the benefits of effective opening of the market for domestic passenger transport services by rail it is important that member states ensure an adequate level of social protection for the staff of public service operators . ### in view of creating framework conditions for enabling all members of society to fully reap the benefits from a high - quality offer for domestic passenger transport services by rail that are in line with the social objectives set out in the teu and the objectives regarding services of general interest as set out in the protocol no26 of the tfeu , it is important that member states guarantee a high - level of social protection and good working conditions for the staff of public service operators , respecting collective agreements in the sector .


### preparing railway undertakings for mandatory competitive tendering for public service contracts requires some extra time to allow effective and sustainable internal restructuring of companies to which such contracts were directly awarded in the past . transitional measures are therefore necessary for contracts directly awarded between the date of entry into force of this regulation and 3 december 2019 . ### preparing railway undertakings for optional competitive tendering for public service contracts and ensuring adequate level of social protection and good working conditions for the staff of public service operators in the concerned member state requires some extra time to allow effective and sustainable internal restructuring of companies to which such contracts were directly awarded in the past . transitional measures are in any case necessary for contracts directly awarded between the date of entry into force of this regulation and 3 december 2019 .


### once opening of the market for domestic passenger transport services by rail is achieved , as competent authorities may need to take measures to ensure a high level of competition by limiting the number of contracts that it awards to one railway undertaking , adequate provisions should be provided for . ### once opening of the market for domestic passenger transport services by rail is achieved , as competent authorities may need to take measures to ensure an adequate level of competition by limiting the number of contracts that it awards to one railway undertaking , adequate provisions should be provided for .


### basic requirements to be fulfilled by public transport offer such as accessibility , territorial connectivity , security , modal and intermodal interconnections at main connecting hubs , offer characteristics such as times of operation , frequency of services and minimum degree of capacity utilisation ; ### basic requirements to be fulfilled by public transport offer such as availability , accessibility , affordability , territorial connectivity , security , modal and intermodal interconnections at main connecting hubs , offer characteristics such as times of operation , frequency of services and minimum degree of capacity utilisation ;


### quality standards related to items such as equipment features of stops and of rolling stock , punctuality and reliability , cleanliness , customer service and information , complaint handling and redress , monitoring of service quality ; ### quality standards related to items such as equipment features of stops and of rolling stock , punctuality and reliability , cleanliness , customer service including services for children , families and elderly people , support and information , complaint handling and redress , monitoring of service quality and all necessary services to ensure the accessibility in line with the un - convention for people with disabilities ;


### the competent authorities shall adopt the public transport plans after consultation of relevant stakeholders and publish them . for the purpose of this regulation , relevant stakeholders to be taken into consideration are at least transport operators , infrastructure managers if appropriate , and representative passenger and employee organisations . ### the competent authorities shall adopt the public transport plans after consultation of relevant stakeholders and publish them . for the purpose of this regulation , relevant stakeholders to be taken into consideration are at least transport operators , infrastructure managers , and representative passenger and employee organisations and organisations representing people with disabilities and elderly people .


### financially sustain the provision of public passenger transport in accordance to the requirements laid down in the public transport plan in the long term . ### financially sustain the provision of public passenger transport in accordance to the requirements laid down in the public transport plan in the long term and in an integrated approach .


### the competent authority shall in an appropriate manner consult relevant stakeholders such as a minimum , transport operators , infrastructure managers if appropriate and representative passenger and employee organisations on these specifications and take their positions into consideration . ### the competent authority shall in an appropriate manner consult relevant stakeholders such as a minimum , transport operators , infrastructure managers if appropriate and representative passenger and employee organisations and organisations representing people with disabilities and elderly people on these specifications and take their positions into consideration .


### in the case of public service contracts not awarded according to article 5 , these parameters shall be determined in such a way that no compensation payment may exceed the amount required to cover the net financial effect on costs incurred and revenues generated in discharging the public service obligations , taking account of revenue relating thereto kept by the public service operator and a reasonable profit ; ### in the case of public service contracts not awarded according to article 5 , these parameters shall be determined in such a way that no compensation payment may exceed the amount required to cover the net financial effect on costs incurred and revenues generated in discharging the public service obligations , taking account of revenue relating thereto kept by the public service operator and a reasonable profit and the amount necessary for investments needed to improve the availability , accessibility and the quality of the passenger services ;


### competent authorities may decide that , in order to increase competition between railway undertakings , contracts for public passenger transport by rail covering parts of the same network or package of routes shall be awarded to different railway undertakings . to this end the competent authorities may decide before launching the tender procedure to limit the number of contracts to be awarded to the same railway undertaking . ### competent authorities may decide that , in order to increase competition between railway undertakings , contracts for public passenger transport by rail covering parts of the same network or package of routes shall be awarded to different railway undertakings . to this end the competent authorities may decide before launching the tender procedure to limit the number of contracts to be awarded to the same railway undertaking . however , this may not have the effect of making the services less accessible to passengers , of creating or aggravating any barriers or of reducing the scope of the services .


### member states shall in compliance with state aid rules take the necessary measures to ensure effective and non - discriminatory access to suitable rolling stock for public passenger transport by rail for operators wishing to provide public passenger transport services by rail under public service contract . ### the competent authorities shall in compliance with state aid rules take the necessary measures to ensure effective and non - discriminatory access to suitable rolling stock for public passenger transport by rail for operators wishing to provide public passenger transport services by rail under public service contract .


### each competent authority shall make public once a year an aggregated report on the public service obligations for which it is responsible , the starting date and duration of the public service contracts , the selected public service operators and the compensation payments and exclusive rights granted to the said public service operators by way of reimbursement . the report shall distinguish between bus transport and rail transport , allow the performance , quality and financing of the public transport network to be monitored and assessed and , if appropriate , provide information on the nature and extent of any exclusive rights granted . member states shall facilitate central access to these reports , for instance through a common web portal . ### each competent authority shall make public once a year an aggregated report on the public service obligations for which it is responsible , the starting date and duration of the public service contracts , the selected public service operators and the compensation payments and exclusive rights granted to the said public service operators by way of reimbursement . the report shall assess performance in terms of compliance and specify all transport service indicators , including punctuality , reliability , cleanness , user satisfaction as measured by public opinion polls , and the minimum capacity utilisation rate . the report shall distinguish between bus transport and rail transport , allow the performance , quality and financing of the public transport network to be monitored and assessed and , if appropriate , provide information on the nature and extent of any exclusive rights granted . member states shall facilitate central access to these reports , for instance through a common web portal .


### in addition to these priorities , in the less developed regions and member states , and with a view to increasing economic growth and employment opportunities , the efficiency of public administration should be improved and the institutional capacity of stakeholders delivering employment , education and social policies should be strengthened . ### in addition to these priorities , in the less developed regions and member states , and with a view to increasing economic growth , public participation and employment opportunities for all , the efficiency of public administration should be improved and the institutional capacity of stakeholders delivering employment , education and social policies should be strengthened .


### in order to ensure closer monitoring and improved assessment of the results achieved at european level by actions supported by the esf , a common set of output and result indicators should be established . ### in order to ensure closer monitoring and improved assessment of the results achieved at european level by actions supported by the esf , a common set of output and result indicators should be established which take account of qualitative aspects such as the ongoing nature of funded projects and the benefits in terms of job creation or integration .


### in order to ensure closer monitoring and improved assessment of the results achieved at european level by actions supported by the esf , a common set of output and result indicators should be established . ### in order to ensure closer monitoring and improved assessment of the results achieved at european level by actions supported by the esf , a common set of output and result indicators should be established . these indicators should take account of qualitative aspects such as the ongoing nature of funded projects and the benefits in terms of job creation or integration .


### efficient and effective implementation of actions supported by the esf depends on good governance and partnership between all relevant territorial and socio - economic actors , in particular the social partners and non - governmental organisations . it is therefore necessary that member states encourage the participation of social partners and non - governmental organisations in the implementation of the esf . ### efficient and effective implementation of actions supported by the esf depends on good governance and partnership between all relevant territorial and socio - economic actors , in particular the social partners and non - governmental organisations . it is therefore necessary that member states encourage the active participation of social partners and non - governmental organisations in the implementation of the esf .


### support for social innovation is crucial for making policies more responsive to social change and to encourage and support innovative social enterprises . in particular , testing and evaluating innovative solutions before scaling them up is instrumental in improving the efficiency of the policies and thus justifies specific support from the esf . ### support for social innovation by encouraging and supporting innovative social and cultural enterprises , which by their very nature and their potential in terms of sustainable employment contribute to social and economic development . in particular , testing and evaluating innovative solutions is essential to improve the efficiency of the policies and thus justifies specific support from the esf .


### the mobilisation of regional and local stakeholders is necessary to deliver the europe 2020 strategy and its headline targets . territorial pacts , local initiatives for employment and social inclusion , community - led local development strategies and sustainable urban development strategies may be used and supported to involve more actively regional and local authorities , cities , social partners and non - governmental organisations in the implementation of programmes . ### the mobilisation of regional and local stakeholders is necessary to deliver the europe 2020 strategy and its headline targets . territorial pacts , local initiatives for employment and social inclusion , public participation , community - led local development strategies and sustainable urban development strategies may be used and supported to involve more actively regional and local authorities , cities , social partners and non - governmental organisations in the implementation of programmes .


### the member states and regions should be encouraged to leverage the esf through financial instruments in order to support for example students , job creation , mobility of workers , social inclusion and social entrepreneurship . ### the member states and regions should be encouraged to leverage the esf through financial instruments in order to support for example students , job creation , mobility of workers , social inclusion and social entrepreneurship and public participation .


### the esf shall benefit people , including disadvantaged groups such as the long - term unemployed , people with disabilities , migrants , ethnic minorities , marginalised communities and people facing social exclusion . the esf shall also provide support to enterprises , systems and structures with a view to facilitating their adaptation to new challenges and promoting good governance and the implementation of reforms , in particular in the fields of employment , education and social policies . ### the esf shall benefit people , including disadvantaged groups such as the long - term unemployed , people with disabilities , migrants , ethnic minorities , marginalised communities and people facing social exclusion . the esf shall also provide support to enterprises , systems and structures with a view to facilitating their adaptation to new challenges and promoting good governance and the implementation of reforms , in particular in the fields of employment , education , sport and social , socio - cultural and cultural policies .


### the esf shall benefit people , including disadvantaged groups such as the long - term unemployed , people with disabilities , migrants , ethnic minorities , marginalised communities and people facing social exclusion . the esf shall also provide support to enterprises , systems and structures with a view to facilitating their adaptation to new challenges and promoting good governance and the implementation of reforms , in particular in the fields of employment , education and social policies . ### the esf shall benefit people , including disadvantaged groups such as the long - term unemployed , people with disabilities , migrants , young people , children , ethnic minorities , marginalised communities or communities at risk of marginalisation and people facing social exclusion . the esf shall also provide support to organisations , systems and structures with a view to facilitating their adaptation to new challenges and promoting good governance and the implementation of reforms , in particular in the fields of socio - cultural and cultural activity , employment , education , social policies and sport .


### investing in education , skills and life - long learning through : ### investing in education , skills , qualifications and life - long learning through :


### improving the quality , efficiency and openness of tertiary and equivalent education with a view to increasing participation and attainment levels ; ### improving the quality , efficiency and openness of tertiary education and professional training facilities with a view to increasing participation and attainment levels ;


### enhancing access to lifelong learning , upgrading the skills and competences of the workforce and increasing the labour market relevance of education and training systems ; ### access to lifelong learning , upgrading the skills , knowledge , qualifications and competences of workers ;


### capacity building for stakeholders delivering employment , education and social policies and sectoral and territorial pacts to mobilise for reform at national , regional and local level . ### capacity building for stakeholders , in particular the partners referred to under article 5 of regulation no [ . . . ] delivering social and cultural policies for young people , employment , education and lifelong training and sectoral and territorial pacts to mobilise for reform at national , regional and local level .


### strengthening research , technological development and innovation , through the development of post - graduate studies , the training of researchers , networking activities and partnerships between higher education institutions , research and technological centres and enterprises ; ### strengthening research , technological development and innovation , through the development of post - graduate studies , the training of researchers , the development of innovatory networks in the cultural and creative sector for example , networking activities and partnerships between higher education institutions , research and technological centres and enterprises ;


### common indicators as set out in the annex to this regulation and programme specific indicators shall be used in accordance with article 24 and 87 of regulation no [ … ] . all indicators shall be expressed in absolute numbers . ### common indicators as set out in the annex to this regulation and programme specific indicators shall be used in accordance with article 24 and 87 of regulation no [ … ] . all indicators shall be expressed in absolute numbers and must take into account qualitative factors .


### to encourage adequate participation of and access by non - governmental organisations to actions supported by the esf , notably in the fields of social inclusion , gender equality and equal opportunities , the managing authorities of an operational programme in a region as defined in article 82 of regulation no [ … ] or in member states eligible for cohesion fund support shall ensure that an appropriate amount of esf resources is allocated to capacity - building for non - governmental organisations . ### to encourage active participation of non - governmental organisations in actions supported by the esf , and to facilitate their access to such actions , notably in the fields of social inclusion , gender equality and equal opportunities , the managing authorities of an operational programme in a region as defined in article 82 of regulation no [ … ] or in member states eligible for cohesion fund support shall ensure that an appropriate amount of esf resources is allocated to capacity - building for non - governmental organisations .


### to encourage adequate participation of and access by non - governmental organisations to actions supported by the esf , notably in the fields of social inclusion , gender equality and equal opportunities , the managing authorities of an operational programme in a region as defined in article 82 of regulation no [ … ] or in member states eligible for cohesion fund support shall ensure that an appropriate amount of esf resources is allocated to capacity - building for non - governmental organisations . ### to encourage active participation of and adequate access by non - governmental organisations to actions supported by the esf , notably in the fields of social and cultural inclusion , gender equality and equal opportunities , the managing authorities of an operational programme in a region as defined in article 82 of regulation no [ … ] or in member states eligible for cohesion fund support shall ensure that an appropriate amount of esf resources is allocated to capacity - building for non - governmental organisations . .


### the member states and the commission shall promote equal opportunities for all , including accessibility for disabled persons through mainstreaming the principle of non - discrimination , as referred to in article 7 of regulation no [ … ] , and through specific actions within the investment priorities as defined in article 3 , and in particular article 3 . such actions shall target people at risk of discrimination and people with disabilities , with a view to increasing their labour market participation , enhancing their social inclusion , reducing inequalities in terms of educational attainment and health status and facilitating the transition from institutional to community - based care . ### the member states and the commission shall promote equal opportunities for all , including accessibility for disabled persons through mainstreaming the principle of non - discrimination , as referred to in article 7 of regulation no [ … ] , and through specific actions within the investment priorities as defined in article 3 , and in particular article 3 . such actions shall target people at risk of discrimination and people with disabilities , with a view to increasing their labour market participation , enhancing their social inclusion , reducing inequalities in terms of education , access to culture , educational attainment and health status and facilitating the transition from institutional to community - based care .


### member states shall identify themes for social innovation , corresponding to their specific needs in their operational programmes . ### member states shall identify themes for social innovation , corresponding to their specific needs in their operational programmes , including matters relating to youth and culture .


### complementing erdf interventions as referred to in article 7 of regulation no [ erdf ] , the esf may support sustainable urban development through strategies setting out integrated actions to tackle the economic , environmental and social challenges affecting urban areas of cities which are listed in the partnership contract . ### complementing erdf interventions as referred to in article 7 of regulation no [ erdf ] , the esf may support sustainable urban development through strategies setting out integrated actions to tackle the economic , environmental , social and cultural challenges affecting urban areas of cities which are listed in the partnership contract .


### a ‘ just culture’ environment should encourage individuals to report safety related information . it should however not absolve individuals from their normal responsibilities . in this context , employees should not be punished on the basis of information they have provided in application of this regulation , expect in case of gross negligence . ### a ‘ just culture’ environment should encourage individuals to report safety related information . it should however not absolve individuals from their normal responsibilities . in this context , employees and contracted personnel should not be punished on the basis of information provided in application of this regulation , except in case of gross negligence .


### employees should have the possibility to report breaches to the principles delimiting their protection as established by this legislation . member states should define the consequences for those having infringed the principles of protection of reporter and should adopt penalties when relevant . ### employees and contracted personnel should have the possibility to report breaches to the principles delimiting their protection as established by this legislation and should not be penalised for reporting such breaches . member states should define the consequences for those having infringed the principles of protection of persons involved in the reporting and should adopt penalties when relevant .


### employees who report incidents in accordance with articles 4 and 5 shall not be subject to any prejudice by their employer on the basis of the information they have reported , except in cases of gross negligence . ### employees and contracted personnel who report incidents in accordance with articles 4 and 5 shall not be subject to any prejudice by their employer on the basis of the information they have reported , except in cases of gross negligence .


### crew fatigue considered to have endangered or which might have endangered the aircraft or its occupants on board the aircraft or on the ground . ### crew fatigue considered to have endangered or which might have endangered the aircraft or its occupants on board the aircraft or on the ground . in such case the number of working , flight and rest hours of the crew concerned during the two days before the incident shall be included into the report .


### based on the consultation of stakeholders and national experts , as well as expertise electricity , hydrogen , biofuels , natural gas , and liquefied petroleum gas were identified as the main alternative fuels with a potential for long - term oil substitution and decarbonisation . ### based on the consultation of stakeholders and national experts , as well as expertise electricity , hydrogen , biofuels , natural gas , and liquefied petroleum gas were identified as the main alternative fuels with a potential for oil substitution . decarbonisation in the transport sector , however , requires additional measures and strategies going far beyond the promotion of substitute fuels alone and encompassing global reduction in energy consumption and the introduction of appropriate vehicle co2 emission standards for all transport modes , together with energy efficiency standards for all methods of propulsion , the development of public , collective or environmentally friendly transport or rigorous implementation of the ‘ user pays’ and polluter pays’ principles .


### fragmentation of the internal market through uncoordinated market introduction of alternative fuels should be avoided . coordinated policy frameworks of all member states should therefore provide the long - term security required for private and public investment into vehicle and fuel technology , and infrastructure build - up . member states should therefore establish national policy frameworks outlining their objectives , targets , and supporting actions on the market development of alternative fuels , including the necessary infrastructure to be put into place . member states should cooperate with other neighbouring member states on the regional or macro - regional level , through consultation or joint policy frameworks , in particular where continuity of alternative fuel infrastructure coverage across national borders or construction of new infrastructure in the proximity of national borders is required . a coordination of these national policy frameworks and their coherence at eu level should be ensured by the commission , following a periodic evaluation thereof . ### fragmentation of the internal market through uncoordinated market introduction of alternative fuels should be avoided . coordinated policy frameworks of all member states should serve the dual objective of ending oil dependency in the transport sector and achieving a 60% greenhouse gas emission cut in the transport sector by 2050 . member states should therefore establish national policy frameworks outlining their objectives concerning global reduction in energy consumption , especially consumption of oil and its derivatives in the transport sector , as well as the deployment of electrified public transport services and the development of alternative fuels , including the necessary infrastructure to be put into place . member states should cooperate with other neighbouring member states on the regional or macro - regional level , through consultation or joint policy frameworks , in particular where continuity of alternative fuel infrastructure coverage across national borders or construction of new infrastructure in the proximity of national borders is required . a coordination of these national policy frameworks and their coherence at eu level should be ensured by the commission , following a periodic evaluation thereof .


### member states should ensure that publicly accessible infrastructure for the supply of gaseous compressed natural gas to motor vehicles is built up , with distances between refuelling points allowing area covering circulation of cng vehicles across the union , as well as a certain number of refuelling points located in urban agglomerations . ### member states selecting this option should endeavour to ensure that publicly accessible infrastructure for the supply of gaseous compressed natural gas to motor vehicles is built up , with distances between refuelling points allowing area covering circulation of cng vehicles within the union , as well as a certain number of refuelling points located in urban agglomerations .


### this directive establishes a common framework of measures for the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure in the union in order to break the oil dependence of transport and sets out minimum requirements on alternative fuels infrastructure build - up and common technical specifications , including recharging points for electric vehicles and refuelling points for natural gas and hydrogen . ### this directive seeks to achieve the dual objective of ending the oil dependence of transport and achieving a 60% greenhouse gas emission cut in the transport sector by 2050 . it establishes a joint framework for measures to facilitate the development in the union of substitute fuel infrastructures and sets out common technical specifications regarding , alternative fuels infrastructure build - up , including recharging points for electric vehicles and refuelling points for natural gas and hydrogen .


### member states shall ensure that publicly accessible lng refuelling points for maritime and inland waterway transport are provided in all maritime ports of the trans - european transport core network by 31 december 2020 at the latest . ### member states shall endeavour to ensure that publicly accessible lng , hydrogen or advanced biofuel refuelling points for maritime and inland waterway transport are provided in all maritime and inland waterway ports of the trans - european transport core network .


### member states shall ensure that a sufficient number of publicly accessible refuelling points are available , with maximum distances of 150 km , to allow the circulation of cng vehicles union - wide by 31 december 2020 at the latest . ### member states shall endeavour to ensure that publicly accessible refuelling points are available to allow the circulation of cng vehicles by 31 december 2020 at the latest .


### member states shall ensure that any person who is suspected or accused of having committed a criminal offence is provided promptly with information on his procedural rights in simple and accessible language . ### the competent authorities shall ensure that any person who is suspected or accused of having committed a criminal offence is provided promptly and in any event before questioning takes place with information on his procedural rights at least in writing and in simple and accessible language .


### the right to written information about rights on arrest where a person is arrested by the competent authorities of a member state in the course of criminal proceedings , he shall be promptly provided with information about his procedural rights in writing . he shall be given an opportunity to read the letter of rights and be allowed to keep it in his possession throughout the time he is deprived of his liberty . 2 . the letter of rights shall be drafted in simple language and shall include at least that information referred to in article 3 . annex i to this directive contains an indicative model of such a letter . 3 . member states shall ensure that , where the suspected or accused person does not speak or understand the language of the proceedings , he receives the letter of rights in a language he understands . member states shall ensure that a mechanism is in place to convey the information to a suspected or accused person who is partially sighted or cannot read . where the suspected or accused person is a child , the information contained in the letter of rights shall also be provided orally in a manner adapted to the child ' s age , level of maturity and intellectual and emotional capacities . 4 . where a letter of rights is not available in the appropriate language , the suspected or accused person shall be informed of his rights orally in a language he understands . a letter of rights in a language he understands shall then be given to him without undue delay . ### the right to written information about rights on arrest or upon detention where a person is arrested or detained by the competent authorities of a member state in the course of criminal proceedings , he or she shall be promptly provided with information about his or her procedural rights in writing . he or she shall be given an opportunity to read the letter of rights and be allowed to keep it in his possession throughout the time he or she is deprived of his liberty . 2 . the letter of rights shall be drafted in simple language and shall include at least that information referred to in article 3 and 2 . the letter of rights shall contain at least the elements set out in annex i to this directive . 2a . in addition of to the information to be given under article 3 , the person arrested or detained shall be informed about the following : for how many hours or days he or she may be deprived of liberty before being brought before a judicial authority ; how to challenge the arrest and how to obtain a review of his or her detention ; the maximum period of pre - trial detention applicable to his or her case ; the right to contact family , friends , and consular officials ; the right to medical care ; where applicable , the right to apply for supervision measures as an alternative to provisional detention . 3 . member states shall ensure that , where the suspected or accused person does not speak or understand the language of the proceedings , he or she receives the letter of rights in a language he or she understands . member states shall ensure that a mechanism is in place to convey the information to a suspected or accused person who is partially sighted or cannot read . where the suspected or accused person is vulnerable due to age , incapacity or any other reason , the information contained in the letter of rights shall also be provided orally in a manner adapted to the person ' s age , level of maturity and intellectual and emotional capacities . 4 . where a letter of rights is not available in the appropriate language , the suspected or accused person shall be informed of his or her rights orally by a qualified interpreter in a language he or she understands in accordance with directive 2010 / 64 / eu . a letter of rights in a language he understands shall then be given to him or her without undue delay .


### the right to access to the case - file ### the right to access evidentiary materials of the case


### to the assistance of a lawyer ### to the assistance of a lawyer . if you are not able to afford a lawyer , the police must provide you with information about how to get legal assistance .


### to the assistance of a lawyer ### to the assistance of a lawyer . if you are not able to afford a lawyer the police must provide you with information about how to get legal assistance


### your right to agree to surrender ### surrender


### to a hearing if you do not agree to surrender ### to a hearing if you do not agree to be surrendered


### your right to agree to surrender – you have the right to agree to being surrendered under a european arrest warrant . this should speed the procedure up . – if you agree to be surrendered , it may be difficult to change your decision at a later stage . you should speak to a lawyer before deciding whether or not to agree to surrender . ### surrender – you can agree to be surrendered to the country seeking your surrender under a european arrest warrant . you do not have to agree to be surrendered . – if you agree to be surrendered , it may be difficult to change your decision at a later stage . – you should speak to a lawyer before deciding whether or not to agree to surrender . there are particular grounds you can rely on to prevent surrender . a lawyer can assist you in deciding whether they apply in your case .


### member states shall , based on scientific evidence , prohibit the placing on the market of tobacco products with additives in quantities that increase in an appreciable manner at the stage of consumption the toxic or addictive effect of a tobacco product . ### annex - i shall not contain , based on scientific evidence , additives in quantities that increase at the stage of consumption the toxic or addictive effect of a tobacco product .


### 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 order to empower it to make purely technical amendments of the annexes to this directive , in line with the adoption of directives in the field of technical harmonisation and standardisation and as a result of the technical progress , changes in the most relevant harmonised european standards or specifications and new scientific findings concerning electromagnetic fields , as well as to adjust the orientation and action values and the related lists of activities , workplaces and types of equipments . it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level . the commission , when preparing and drawing - up delegated acts , should ensure a simultaneous , timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the european parliament and council . ### the 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 order to empower it to make purely technical amendments of the annexes to this directive , in line with the adoption of directives in the field of technical harmonisation and standardisation and as a result of the technical progress , changes in the most relevant harmonised european standards or specifications and new scientific findings concerning electromagnetic fields , as well as to adjust the related lists of activities , workplaces and types of equipments . it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level . the commission , when preparing and drawing - up delegated acts , should ensure a simultaneous , timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the european parliament and council .


### a system including exposure limit values , orientation values and action values , wherever applicable , should be seen as a means to facilitate the provision of a high level of protection against the established adverse health effects that may result from exposure to electromagnetic fields . but such a system may conflict with specific conditions in certain activities , such as medical procedures using magnetic resonance techniques or military operations where interoperability is required and where internationally accepted standards providing an equivalent protection of workers subject to specific exposure situations are already in place . it is therefore necessary to take these particular conditions into account . ### a system including exposure limit values and action values , wherever applicable , should be seen as a means to facilitate the provision of a high level of protection against the established adverse health and safety effects that may result from exposure to electromagnetic fields . but such a system may conflict with specific conditions in certain activities , such as specific medical procedures using magnetic resonance techniques or military operations where interoperability is required and where internationally accepted standards providing an equivalent protection of workers subject to specific exposure situations are already in place . it is therefore necessary to take these particular conditions into account .


### a system ensuring a high level of protection as regards the adverse health effects that may result from exposure to electromagnetic fields should take due account of specific groups of workers and avoid interference problems with , or effects on the functioning of , medical devices such as metallic prostheses , cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators , cochlear implants and other implants . interference problems especially with pacemakers may occur at levels below the orientation and action values and should therefore be the object of appropriate precautions and protective measures . ### a system ensuring a high level of protection as regards the adverse health and safety effects that may result from exposure to electromagnetic fields should take due account of specific groups of workers and avoid interference problems with , or effects on the functioning of , medical devices such as metallic prostheses , cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators , cochlear implants and other implants . interference problems especially with pacemakers may occur at levels below the orientation and action values and should therefore be the object of appropriate precautions and protective measures .


### exposure limit values , orientation values and action values ### exposure limit values and action values


### exposure limit values and action values for both electric and magnetic fields in the frequency range from 100 khz to 300 ghz shall be as set out in annex iii . ### action values for electromagnetic fields shall be as set out in annex ii .


### in carrying out the obligations laid down in articles 6 and 9 of directive 89 / 391 / eec , the employer shall assess and , if necessary , measure and / or calculate the levels of electromagnetic fields to which workers are exposed . assessment , measurement and calculation may be carried out using the guidance provided in annexes ii and iii . for specific cases not referred to in these annexes , the employer may use harmonised european standards established by cenelec for relevant assessment , measurement and calculation situations . the employer shall also be entitled to use other scientifically based standards or guidelines if required by the member state concerned . when relevant , the employer shall also take into account the emission levels and other safety - related data provided by the manufacturers of equipment in accordance with relevant union legislation . ### the employer shall be in possession of an assessment of the risks in accordance with the directive 89 / 391 / eec and shall identify which measures must be taken in accordance with this directive . the risk assessment shall be recorded on a suitable medium , according to national law and practice . it may include a justification by the employer that the nature and the extent of the risks related to electromagnetic fields make a further detailed risk assessment unnecessary . the risk assessment shall be updated on a regular basis , particularly if there have been significant changes which could render it out of date , or when the results of health surveillance show this to be necessary .


### the frequency spectrum and the level , duration and type of exposure ; ### the frequency composition and the level , duration and type of exposure ;


### any indirect effects , such as : ### any indirect effects on an object , due to the presence in electromagnetic field , which may become the cause of a safety or health hazard , such as :


### the projectile risk from ferromagnetic objects in static magnetic fields with a magnetic flux density greater than 30 mt ; ### the projectile risk from ferromagnetic objects in static magnetic fields with a magnetic flux density greater than 3 mt ;


### the employer shall be in possession of an assessment of the risks in accordance with article 9 of directive 89 / 391 / eec and shall identify which measures must be taken in accordance with articles 5 and 6 of this directive . the risk assessment shall be recorded on a suitable medium , according to national law and practice . it may include a justification by the employer that the nature and the extent of the risks related to electromagnetic fields make a further detailed risk assessment unnecessary . the risk assessment shall be updated on a regular basis , particularly if there have been significant changes which could render it out of date , or when the results of health surveillance show this to be necessary . ### in carrying out the obligations laid down in articles 6 and 9 of directive 89 / 391 / eec , the employer shall assess and , if necessary , measure and / or calculate the levels of electromagnetic fields to which workers are exposed . assessment , measurement and calculation may be carried out using the scientifically based guidance specified in article 14 . if further exposure assessment is necessary the employer may use relevant standards on assessment , measurement and calculation provided by european standardization bodies . the employer shall also be entitled to use other scientifically based standards or guidelines if required by the member state concerned . when relevant , the employer may also take into account the emission levels and other safety - related data provided by the manufacturers of equipment in accordance with relevant union legislation . when provided safety–related data is insufficient to assess electromagnetic fields exposure level at particular workplace the assessment shall be undertaken in particular in case technologies applied in the devices or installations affecting work place of interest involve in particular : microwave heating , inductors , antennas emitting power exceeding 5 watt , voltage expressed in volts exceeding action values of relevant frequency expressed in volts per meter , currents expressed in ampers exceeding action values of relevant frequency expressed in microteslas .


### pursuant to article 15 of directive 89 / 391 / eec , the employer shall adapt the measures referred to in this article and in annexes ii and iii to the requirements of workers at particular risk . ### pursuant to article 15 of directive 89 / 391 / eec , the employer shall adapt the measures referred to in this article to the requirements of workers at particular risk and individual risks assessments as appropriate .


### without prejudice to articles 10 and 12 of directive 89 / 391 / eec , the employer shall ensure that workers who are exposed to risks from electromagnetic fields at work and / or their representatives receive any necessary information and training relating to the outcome of the risk assessment provided for in article 4 of this directive , concerning in particular : ### without prejudice to articles 10 and 12 of directive 89 / 391 / eec , the employer shall ensure that workers who are likely to be exposed to risks from electromagnetic fields at work and / or their representatives receive any necessary information and training relating to the outcome of the risk assessment provided for in article 4 of this directive , concerning in particular :


### the values and concepts of the exposure limit values , orientation values and action values , the associated potential risks and the preventive measures taken ; ### the values and concepts of the exposure limit values and action values , the associated possible risks and the preventive measures taken ;


### make adjustments to the orientation and action values provided that compliance with the existing exposure limit values is maintained , and of the related lists of activities , workplaces and types of equipments mentioned in annexes ii and iii . ### make adjustments to the action values provided that compliance with the existing exposure limit values is maintained , mentioned in annex ii .


### the report to be established in accordance to article 17 of directive 89 / 391 / eec shall notably report on the effectiveness of the directive in reducing exposure to electromagnetic fields and the percentage of workplaces that required corrective action . ### the report shall be established in accordance to article 17 of directive 89 / 391 / eec .


### contact current between a person and an object is expressed in amperes . a steady state contact current occurs when a person is in contact with a conductive object in an electric field . in the process of making such a contact , a spark discharge may occur with associated transient currents . ### contact current between a person and an object is expressed in amperes . a steady state contact current occurs when a person is in contact with a conductive object in an electromagnetic field . in the process of making such a contact , a spark discharge may occur with associated transient currents .


### electric field strength is a vector quantity that corresponds to the force exerted on a charged particle regardless of its motion in space . it is expressed in volts per metre . ### electric field strength is a vector quantity that corresponds to the force exerted on a charged particle regardless of its motion in space . it is expressed in volts per metre . it has to be distinguished between the external and internal electric field .


### specific energy absorption is the energy absorbed per unit mass of biological tissue , expressed in joules per kilogram . in this directive , it is used for establishing limits for non - thermal effects from pulsed microwave radiation . ### specific energy absorption is the energy absorbed per unit mass of biological tissue , expressed in joules per kilogram . in this directive , it is used for establishing limits for effects from pulsed microwave radiation .


### efficient alternatives to phosphates - based household laundry detergents require small amounts of other phosphorous compounds , namely phosphonates which if used in increasing quantities might be of concern for the environment . ### efficient alternatives to phosphates - based household detergents currently require small amounts of other phosphorous compounds , namely phosphonates , or other co - builders such as polycarboxylates . those substances are not readily biodegradable . in its opinion of 29 may 2007 entitled ' non surfactant organic ingredients and zeolite - based detergents ' , the scientific committee on health and environmental risks found that the available information is not sufficient to exclude a potential risk due to those substances and recommended that additional information be provided for a more thorough and complete risk assessment . if those substances were used in increasing quantities as a result of the limitation on the use of phosphates , this might be of concern for the environment .


### the integrated maritime policy identifies maritime spatial planning and integrated coastal management as cross - cutting policy tools for public authorities and stakeholders to apply a coordinated , integrated approach . the application of an ecosystem - based approach will contribute to promoting the sustainable growth of the maritime and coastal economies and the sustainable use of marine and coastal resources . ### the integrated maritime policy identifies maritime spatial planning and integrated coastal management as cross - cutting policy tools for public authorities and stakeholders to apply a coordinated , integrated approach . the application of an ecosystem - based approach will contribute to promoting the sustainable development of the maritime and coastal economies and the sustainable use of marine and coastal resources .


### maritime spatial planning and integrated coastal management will contribute , inter alia , to achieving the aims of directive 2009 / 28 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 23 april 2009 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources , council regulation 2371 / 2002 of 20 december 2002 on the conservation and sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources under the common fisheries policy , decision 884 / 2004 / ec of the european parliament and of the council amending decision no 1692 / 96 / ec on community guidelines for the development of the trans - european transport network , directive 2000 / 60 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 23 october 2000 establishing a framework for community action in the field of water policy , directive 2008 / 56 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 17 june 2008 establishing a framework for community action in the field of marine environmental policy , the eu biodiversity strategy for 2020 , the roadmap towards a resource efficient europe , the eu strategy on adaptation to climate change well as , where appropriate , those of the eu regional policy , including the sea - basin and macro - regional strategies . ### maritime spatial planning and integrated coastal management will contribute , inter alia , to achieving the aims of directive 2009 / 28 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 23 april 2009 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources , council regulation 2371 / 2002 of 20 december 2002 on the conservation and sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources under the common fisheries policy , directive 2009 / 147 / ec on the conservation of wild birds , council directive 92 / 43 / eec on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora , decision 884 / 2004 / ec of the european parliament and of the council amending decision no 1692 / 96 / ec on community guidelines for the development of the trans - european transport network , directive 2000 / 60 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 23 october 2000 establishing a framework for community action in the field of water policy , directive 2008 / 56 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 17 june 2008 establishing a framework for community action in the field of marine environmental policy , the eu biodiversity strategy for 2020 , the roadmap towards a resource efficient europe , the eu strategy on adaptation to climate change well as , where appropriate , those of the eu regional policy , including the sea - basin and macro - regional strategies .


### this directive establishes a framework for maritime spatial planning and integrated coastal management aiming at promoting the sustainable growth of maritime and coastal economies and the sustainable use of marine and coastal resources . ### this directive establishes a supra - national framework for maritime spatial planning and integrated coastal management aiming at promoting the sustainable development of maritime and coastal economies and the sustainable use of marine and coastal resources .


### the provisions of this directive shall apply to marine waters and coastal zones . ### the provisions of this directive shall apply to all marine waters and coastal zones of the union .


### promoting the development of maritime transport and providing efficient and cost - effective shipping routes across europe , including port accessibility and transport safety ; ### promoting the development of maritime transport , whilst at the same time advocating the lowest possible environmental impact , minimizing external costs , providing efficient shipping routes across europe , including port accessibility and transport safety ;


### where a medicinal product is authorized subject to the requirement to conduct a post - authorisation safety study or subject to conditions or restrictions with regard to the safe and effective use of the medicinal product , the medicinal product should be intensively monitored on the market . patients and healthcare professionals should be encouraged to report all suspect adverse reactions to such medicinal products , and a publicly available list of such medicinal products should be kept up to date by the agency . ### for three years following the placing on the market of a newly authorised medicinal product or where a medicinal product is authorised subject to the requirement to conduct a post - authorisation safety study or subject to conditions or restrictions with regard to the safe and effective use of the medicinal product , the medicinal product should be intensively monitored on the market . patients and healthcare professionals should be encouraged to report all suspect adverse reactions to such medicinal products , and a publicly available list of such medicinal products should be kept up to date by the agency .


### “for the fulfilment of its pharmacovigilance tasks , it shall be assisted by the pharmacovigilance risk assessment advisory committee referred to in article 56 . ” ### ‘ for the fulfilment of its pharmacovigilance tasks , it shall be assisted by the pharmacovigilance risk - benefit assessment advisory committee referred to in article 56 . ’


### the agency , in collaboration with the member states and the commission , shall set up and maintain a database and data processing network to collate pharmacovigilance information regarding medicinal products authorised in the community and to allow competent authorities to access the information at the same time and to share it . ### the agency , in collaboration with the member states and the commission , shall set up and maintain a database and data processing network to collate pharmacovigilance information regarding medicinal products authorised in the community and to allow competent authorities to access the information at the same time and to share it . member states should support the development of the expertise of national and regional pharmacovigilance centres . national competent authorities should collect the reports from those centres and should then transfer data to the eudravigilance database .


### risk management systems for medicinal products authorised in accordance with this regulation ; ### a summary of risk management systems for medicinal products authorised in accordance with this regulation ;


### within 30 days of receipt of the report by the pharmacovigilance risk assessment advisory committee , the committee for medicinal products for human use shall consider the report and adopt an opinion on the maintenance , variation , suspension or revocation of the marketing authorisation concerned . ### within 30 days of receipt ofthe recommendation , by the pharmacovigilance risk assessment advisory committee , the committee for medicinal products for human use shall adopt an opinion on the maintenance , variation , suspension or revocation of the marketing authorisation concerned . the chmp shall adopt an opinion that differs from the recommendation of the pharmacovigilance risk assessment committee , only where there exist strong scientific and public health grounds to do so . the chmp shall explain such grounds in a justification to be annexed to its opinion . that annex shall also be made available to the public .


### upon request of the commission , the agency shall participate in collaboration with the member states in international harmonization and standardization of technical measures in pharmacovigilance . ### at the commission ' s request , the agency shall participate , in collaboration with the member states and all interested parties , in international harmonisation and standardisation of technical measures in pharmacovigilance . such work shall be based on patient needs and be carried out from a scientific perspective .


### ' the pharmacovigilance risk assessment advisory committee , which shall be responsible for providing advice to the committee for medicinal products for human use and the coordination group on any question relating to the pharmacovigilance of medicinal products for human use ; ' ### ' the pharmacovigilance committee , which shall be responsible for the pharmacovigilance assessment of medicinal products placed on the market in accordance with the centralised procedure ; '


### the pharmacovigilance risk assessment advisory committee , which shall be responsible for providing advice to the committee for medicinal products for human use and the coordination group on any question relating to the pharmacovigilance of medicinal products for human use ; ### the pharmacovigilance committee , which shall be responsible for the pharmacovigilance assessment , after marketing authorisation has been granted , of medicinal products placed on the market in accordance with the centralised procedure ;


### ' member states shall transmit to the agency the names of national experts with proven experience in the evaluation of medicinal products who would be available to serve on working parties or scientific advisory groups of any of the committees referred to in article 56 , together with an indication of their qualifications and specific areas of expertise . ' ### ' member states shall transmit to the agency the names of national experts with proven experience in the evaluation of medicinal products who would be available to serve on working parties or scientific advisory groups of any of the committees referred to in article 56 , together with an indication of their qualifications and specific areas of expertise , and also of their degree of independence from pharmaceutical firms . '


### member states shall transmit to the agency the names of national experts with proven experience in the evaluation of medicinal products who would be available to serve on working parties or scientific advisory groups of any of the committees referred to in article 56 , together with an indication of their qualifications and specific areas of expertise . ### member states shall transmit to the agency the names of national experts with proven experience in the evaluation of medicinal products who would be available to serve on working parties or scientific advisory groups of any of the committees referred to in article 56 , together with an indication of their qualifications and specific areas of expertise , and also of their degree of independence from pharmaceutical firms .