### 2. in the event that the deployer is held jointly and severally liable with other deployers in respect of an affected person and has fully compensated that affected person , in accordance with article 4(1) or 8(1) , that deployer may recover part of the compensation from the other deployers , in proportion to his or her liability. deployers , that are jointly and severally liable , shall be obliged in equal proportions in relation to one another , unless otherwise determined. if the contribution attributable to a jointly and severally liable deployer cannot be obtained from him or her , the shortfall shall be borne by the other deployers. to the extent that a jointly and severally liable deployer compensates the affected person and demands adjustment of advancements from the other liable deployers , the claim of the affected person against the other deployers shall be subrogated to him or her. the subrogation of claims shall not be asserted to the disadvantage of the original claim. ### 2. in the event that the operator is held jointly and severally liable with other operators in respect of an affected person and has fully compensated that affected person , in accordance with article 4(1) or 8(1) , that operator may recover part of the compensation from the other deployers , in proportion to his or her liability. operators , that are jointly and severally liable , shall be obliged in equal proportions in relation to one another , unless otherwise determined. if the contribution attributable to a jointly and severally liable deployer cannot be obtained from him or her , the shortfall shall be borne by the other operators. to the extent that a jointly and severally liable operator compensates the affected person and demands adjustment of advancements from the other liable operators , the claim of the affected person against the other operator shall be subrogated to him or her. the subrogation of claims shall not be asserted to the disadvantage of the original claim.


### 3. in the event that the deployer of a defective ai-system fully indemnifies the affected person for harm or damages in accordance with article 4(1) or 8(1) , he or she may take action for redress against the producer of the defective ai-system according to directive 85/374/eec and to national provisions concerning liability for defective products. ### 3. in the event that the operator of a defective ai-system fully indemnifies the affected person for harm or damages in accordance with article 4(1) or 8(1) , he or she may take action for redress against the producer of the defective ai-system according to directive 85/374/eec and to national provisions concerning liability for defective products.


### 4. in the event that the insurer of the deployer indemnifies the affected person for harm or damage in accordance with article 4(1) or 8(1) , any civil liability claim of the affected person against another person for the same damage shall be subrogated to the insurer of the deployer to the amount the insurer of the deployer has compensated the affected person. ### 4. in the event that the insurer of the operator indemnifies the affected person for harm or damage in accordance with article 4(1) or 8(1) , any civil liability claim of the affected person against another person for the same damage shall be subrogated to the insurer of the operator to the amount the insurer of the operator has compensated the affected person.


### by 1 january 202x [5 years after the date of application of this regulation] , and every three years thereafter , the commission shall present to the european parliament , the council and the european economic and social committee a detailed report reviewing this regulation in the light of the further development of artificial intelligence. ### by 1 january 202x [3 years after the date of application of this regulation] , and every three years thereafter , the commission shall present to the european parliament , the council and the european economic and social committee a detailed report reviewing this regulation in the light of the further development of artificial intelligence.


### 2. considers that important efforts have been made to increase sound scientific knowledge of marine biological resources. although knowledge has improved , we are still far from optimum in order to provide for an appropriate assessment; considers that union funds must therefore be increased for both international and member states’ scientific research organisations to further improve the evaluation of stocks. ### 2. considers that important efforts have been made to increase sound scientific knowledge of marine biological resources. although knowledge has improved , we are still far from optimum in order to provide for an appropriate assessment; considers that union funds must therefore be increased for both international and member states’ scientific research organisations in order to further improve the evaluation of stocks , and to increase marine knowledge , including by studying the impact of climate change and pollution on stocks; more broadly , considers that fishermen must be encouraged to contribute to marine knowledge and funding for on-board measuring instruments should be provided for that purpose.


### 2. considers that important efforts have been made to increase sound scientific knowledge of marine biological resources. although knowledge has improved , we are still far from optimum in order to provide for an appropriate assessment; considers that union funds must therefore be increased for both international and member states’ scientific research organisations to further improve the evaluation of stocks. ### 2. considers that important efforts have been made to increase sound scientific knowledge of marine biological resources. although knowledge has improved , we are still far from optimum in order to provide for an appropriate assessment; considers that union funds must therefore be increased for both international and member states’ scientific research organisations to improve the evaluation of stocks and knowledge of the factors affecting stock trends.


### 2. notes that 8 ,3 % of total commitments are related to reversing the decline in biodiversity; calls for sufficient and traceable resources to be allocated to ensure the long-term protection of biodiversity across the union; ### 2. notes with concern that only 8 ,3 % of total commitments are related to reversing the decline in biodiversity again , despite the unprecedented and accelerating species extinction rate observed; calls for sufficient and traceable resources to be allocated to ensure the long-term and coherent protection of biodiversity across the union;


### 2. notes that 8 ,3 % of total commitments are related to reversing the decline in biodiversity; calls for sufficient and traceable resources to be allocated to ensure the long-term protection of biodiversity across the union; ### 2. notes that 8 ,3 % of total commitments are related to reversing the decline in biodiversity; calls for sufficient and traceable resources to be allocated to ensure the long-term protection of biodiversity across the union; insists that the next mff should rely on a robust methodology , set up in line with internationally established methodologies , in order to track biodiversityand avoid the risk of overestimation of action towards biodiversity;


### 2. emphasises the importance of ensuring sufficient resources for the coordination and surveillance of macroeconomic policies as well transparent communication to eu citizens; ### 2. emphasises the importance of ensuring sufficient resources for the coordination and surveillance of macroeconomic policies , financial crime , anti-money laundering as well as transparent communication to eu citizens on these measures;


### 3. calls for adequate resources for the european supervisory authorities (esas) in view of their new tasks; underlines that the esas should continue to increase their efficiency without compromising on the quality of their work with a focus on continuous re-assessment of working methods and of effective use of human and financial resources; emphasises that the esas must stick to the tasks and to the mandate assigned to them by the european legislator; ### 3. calls for sufficient financial and personal resources to be made available to the european supervisory authorities(esas) as well as to the resolution authorities , in view of their new tasks; in particular as it concerns the increase of staff for the single resolution board (srb)with 436 posts in 2020 , underlines that the esas should continue to increase their efficiency without compromising on the quality of their work , in particular without cutting their human and financial resources with a focus on continuous re-assessment of working methods and of effective use of human and financial resources; emphasises that the esas must stick to the tasks and to the mandate assigned to them by the european legislator;


### 3. calls for adequate resources for the european supervisory authorities (esas) in view of their new tasks; underlines that the esas should continue to increase their efficiency without compromising on the quality of their work with a focus on continuous re-assessment of working methods and of effective use of human and financial resources; emphasises that the esas must stick to the tasks and to the mandate assigned to them by the european legislator; ### 3. calls for adequate resources for the european supervisory authorities (esas) in view of their new tasks; underlines that the esas , particularly the european banking authority (eba) , should continue to increase their efficiency as regards combating money laundering and the financing of terrorism without compromising on the quality of their work with a focus on continuous re-assessment of working methods and of effective use of human and financial resources; emphasises that the esas must stick to the tasks and to the mandate assigned to them by the european legislator;


### 3. calls for adequate resources for the european supervisory authorities (esas) in view of their new tasks; underlines that the esas should continue to increase their efficiency without compromising on the quality of their work with a focus on continuous re-assessment of working methods and of effective use of human and financial resources; emphasises that the esas must stick to the tasks and to the mandate assigned to them by the european legislator; ### 3. calls for adequate resources for the european supervisory authorities (esas) in view of their new tasks; underlines that the esas should continue to increase their efficiency without compromising on the quality of their work with a focus on continuous re-assessment of working methods and of effective and transparent use of human and financial resources; highlights the importance of promoting diversity in all forms , including gender balance , particularly at management level in the esas; emphasises that the esas must stick to the tasks and to the mandate assigned to them by the european legislator;


### 4. recalls that aquaculture is becoming an important element in the objective to cope with increasing consumption of fisheries products in the union. ### 4. recalls that one of the cfp objectives is to contribute to ensuring food security in the eu; recalls that a substantial share of fisheries products consumed in the eu are imported; stresses that aquaculture is becoming an important element in achieving that objective and reduces the eu's dependence on imports of fisheries products;


### 4. recalls that aquaculture is becoming an important element in the objective to cope with increasing consumption of fisheries products in the union. ### 4. recalls that aquaculture is becoming an important element in the objective to cope with increasing consumption of fisheries products in the union , and that its further development can provide a sustainable alternative to fishing , as aquaculture already employs 85.000 people throughout the european union.


### 4. recalls that aquaculture is becoming an important element in the objective to cope with increasing consumption of fisheries products in the union. ### 4. recalls that aquaculture is becoming an important element in the objective to cope with increasing consumption of fisheries products in the union and a sustainable approach to it must be taken.


### 4. emphasises that funding to accounting entities and tax authorities should continue; ### 4. emphasises that funding to accounting entities and tax authorities should continue , in particular to support them in the fight against tax fraud and tax evasion;


### 6. reiterates the importance of coastal and small artisanal fleet emphasises that sector represents nearly 75 % of all fishing vessels registered in the union and nearly half of all employment in the fisheries sector; notes that operators from small-scale coastal fisheries are dependent on healthy fish stocks for their main source of income. ### 6. reiterates the importance of coastal and small artisanal fleet; emphasises that sector represents nearly 75 % of all fishing vessels registered in the union and nearly half of all employment in the fisheries sector; notes that operators from small-scale coastal fisheries are dependent on healthy fish stocks for their main source of income; recalls that the outermost regions' fleets are mainly artisanal and require particular attention , given these regions' specific geographic characteristics;


### 7. calls on the commission and member states to help communities that depend on fisheries to diversify their economies into other maritime activities such as tourism , and help them to add more value to their fishing activities. ### 7. calls on the commission and member states to help communities that depend on fisheries to diversify their economies into other maritime activities such as tourism , marine conservation , data collection and research , and help them to add more value to their fishing activities.


### 7. calls on the commission and member states to help communities that depend on fisheries to diversify their economies into other maritime activities such as tourism , and help them to add more value to their fishing activities. ### 7. calls on the commission and member states to help communities that depend on fisheries to diversify their economies into other maritime activities such as tourism , if necessary , and help them to add more value to their fishing activities;


### 9. highlights that the european fisheries control agency (efca) plays a fundamental role in coordinating and implementing the cfp; points out that this should be reflected in its budget. ### 9. highlights that the european fisheries control agency (efca) plays a fundamental role in coordinating and implementing the cfp; points out that it must be given an appropriate budget , in view of the european coast guard functions that it carries out in cooperation with the european border and coast guard agency (frontex) and the european maritime safety agency (emsa);


### 9. highlights that the european fisheries control agency (efca) plays a fundamental role in coordinating and implementing the cfp; points out that this should be reflected in its budget. ### 9. highlights that the european fisheries control agency (efca) plays a fundamental role in coordinating and implementing the cfp , as does the european maritime safety agency (emsa) in its pollution-prevention and maritime-safety work; points out that this should be reflected in their budgets.


### 10. calls on the commission to finance all pilot projects and preparatory actions endorsed by imco. ### 10. calls on the commission to finance all pilot projects and preparatory actions endorsed by imco , including to the pilot project 'web inclusiveness: access for all'.


### 10. draws attention to the decision of the united kingdom to leave the union which will have an impact on the implementation of the 2014-2020 emff; points out that “brexit” means that the utmost importance needs to be given to the establishment of a new financial budgetary framework for the period 2021-2027; considers that a higher degree of additional flexibility of the union budget is necessary to cope with the new situation. ### 10. draws attention to the decision of the united kingdom to leave the union which will have an impact on the implementation of the 2014-2020 emff; points out that “brexit” means that the utmost importance needs to be given to the establishment of a new financial budgetary framework for the period 2021-2027; considers that a higher degree of additional flexibility of the union budget is necessary to cope with the new situation; takes the view that "brexit" must not be used as an opportunity to cut the union budget;


### 1. recalls that effective and carefully considered employment policy enhancements reflecting demographic and automation challenges , accompanied by well-targeted investment strategies and responsible fiscal policies , continue to be an important precondition for sustainable growth which is the key factor leading to quality employment and boosting upward social convergence; ### 1. recalls that effective and socially inclusive employment policy enhancements need to take into account the demographic and automation challenges and the challenges posed by the eu’s commitment to decarbonisation; stresses that such enhancements , accompanied by well-targeted investment strategies and responsible fiscal policies , continue to be an important precondition for sustainable growth which is the key factor leading to quality employment and boosting upward social convergence;


### 1. underlines that 21 ,0 % of the total commitments in the draft budget for 2020 (2020 db) are climate-related; regrets that the union budget trend would deliver only 19 ,7 % for the current multiannual financial framework (mff) period; stresses that every effort should be made to ensure that the overall eu budget target will be reached by the end of 2020; reiterates its call to have more ambitious climate mainstreaming in the next mff period and to its alignment with the paris agreement; ### 1. underlines that 21 ,0 % of the total commitments in the draft budget for 2020 (2020 db) are climate-related; regrets that the union budget trend would deliver only 19 ,7 % for the current multiannual financial framework period; stresses that every effort should be made to ensure that the overall eu budget target will be reached by the end of 2020; reiterates its call to have more ambitious climate mainstreaming , improved climate action tracking methodology and proofing in the next mff period and to their alignment with the paris agreement and eu climate action goals;


### 1. underlines that 21 ,0 % of the total commitments in the draft budget for 2020 (2020 db) are climate-related; regrets that the union budget trend would deliver only 19 ,7 % for the current multiannual financial framework (mff) period; stresses that every effort should be made to ensure that the overall eu budget target will be reached by the end of 2020; reiterates its call to have more ambitious climate mainstreaming in the next mff period and to its alignment with the paris agreement; ### 1. underlines that 21 ,0 % of the total commitments in the draft budget for 2020 (2020 db) are climate-related; regrets that the union budget trend would deliver only 19 ,7 % for the current multiannual financial framework (mff) period; stresses that every effort should be made to ensure that the overall eu budget target will be reached by the end of 2020; reiterates its call to have more ambitious climate mainstreaming in the next mff period and to its alignment with the paris agreement; insists that the next mff should rely on robust methodology , set up in line with internationally established methodologies , in order to track climate action fundingand to avoid the risk of overestimation of climate action; believes that green budgeting of the next mff is key to achieve our climate objectives;


### 1. calls for the 2020 budget to contribute to the fulfilment of the priorities outlined in the european semester , namely to deliver high-quality investment and reforms that increase productivity growth , continuing to ensure macro-financial stability and sound public finances , and deepening the single market , as well as the completion of the economic and monetary union (emu); ### 1. calls for the 2020 budget to contribute to the fulfilment of the priorities outlined in the european semester , namely to deliver high-quality investment and reforms that increase productivity , foster growth and competitiveness , continuing to ensure macro-financial stability and sound public finances , deepening and strengthening the single market , including the digital component , as well as the completion of the economic and monetary union (emu);


### 1. calls for the 2020 budget to contribute to the fulfilment of the priorities outlined in the european semester , namely to deliver high-quality investment and reforms that increase productivity growth , continuing to ensure macro-financial stability and sound public finances , and deepening the single market , as well as the completion of the economic and monetary union (emu); ### 1. calls for the 2020 budget to contribute to the fulfilment of the priorities outlined in the european semester , namely to deliver high-quality investment as for example in start-ups and smes and reforms that increase productivity growth , continuing to ensure macro-financial stability and sound public finances , and deepening and completing the single market , as well as the completion of the economic and monetary union (emu) to renew the european union and to implement structural reforms;


### 1. calls for the 2020 budget to contribute to the fulfilment of the priorities outlined in the european semester , namely to deliver high-quality investment and reforms that increase productivity growth , continuing to ensure macro-financial stability and sound public finances , and deepening the single market , as well as the completion of the economic and monetary union (emu); ### 1. calls for the 2020 budget to contribute to the fulfilment of the priorities outlined in the european semester , namely to deliver high-quality investment and structural reforms that increase productivity growth and create jobs in line with the europe 2020 strategy , continuing to ensure macro-financial stability and sound public finances , and deepening the single market , as well as the completion of the economic and monetary union (emu);


### 16. stresses that trust funds should be established only when their use is justified and the required action is not possible through other existing financing channels; further calls on the commission to consider putting an end to trust funds that are unable to attract a significant contribution from other donors or that do not provide an added value when compared to ‘traditional’ union external instruments; ### 16. stresses that trust funds should be established only when their use is justified and the required action is not possible through other existing financing channels; further calls on the commission , in line with the principle of budget unity , to consider putting an end to trust funds that are unable to attract a significant contribution from other donors or that do not provide an added value when compared to ‘traditional’ union external instruments;


### 17. insists that the european public prosecutor office (eppo) has to be adequately financed and staffed; points out that the eppo has to be operational already as from november 2020; ### 17. insists that the european public prosecutor office (eppo) has to be adequately financed and staffed; points out that the eppo has to be operational already as from november 2020; stresses the importance of having a clear division of tasks and good coordination between the european public prosecutor’s office and olaf;


### (3) the type-approval requirements relating to emissions from motor vehicles have been gradually and significantly tightened through the introduction and subsequent revision of euro standards. while vehicles in general have delivered substantial emission reductions across the range of regulated pollutants , this was not the case for nox emissions from diesel engines or particles for gasoline direct injection engines , installed in particular in light-duty vehicles. actions for correcting this situation are therefore needed. ### (3) the type-approval requirements relating to emissions from motor vehicles have been gradually and significantly tightened through the introduction and subsequent revision of euro standards. while vehicles in general have delivered substantial emission reductions across the range of regulated pollutants , this was not the case for nox emissions from diesel engines or particles for gasoline direct injection engines , installed in particular in light-duty vehicles. to achieve a further reduction of nox emission in real driving conditions the development of new technologies via certification and standardisation of pems devices is needed.


### (3) the type-approval requirements relating to emissions from motor vehicles have been gradually and significantly tightened through the introduction and subsequent revision of euro standards. while vehicles in general have delivered substantial emission reductions across the range of regulated pollutants , this was not the case for nox emissions from diesel engines or particles for gasoline direct injection engines , installed in particular in light-duty vehicles. actions for correcting this situation are therefore needed. ### (3) the type-approval requirements relating to emissions from motor vehicles have been gradually and significantly tightened through the introduction and subsequent revision of euro standards. while vehicles in general have delivered substantial emission reductions across the range of regulated pollutants , this was not the case for nox emissions from diesel engines or particles for gasoline direct injection engines , installed in particular in light-duty vehicles. it is necessary that research , type-approval and theimplementation period are taken into account in any type of action that is to be taken.


### (4) the commission performed a detailed analysis of the procedures , tests and requirements for type approval that are set out in regulation (ec) no 692/2008 on the basis of own research and external information and found that the emissions generated by real driving on the road of euro 5 or euro 6 vehicles substantially exceed the emissions measured on the regulatory new european driving cycle (nedc) , in particular with respect to nox emissions of diesel vehicles. ### (4) the commission performed a detailed analysis of the procedures , tests and requirements for type approval that are set out in regulation (ec) no 692/2008 on the basis of own research and external information and found that the emissions generated by real driving on the road of euro 5 or euro 6 vehicles in almost all cases substantially exceed the emissions measured on the regulatory new european driving cycle (nedc) , in particular with respect to nox emissions of diesel vehicles.


### (6) regulation (eu) 2016/64621 introduced the dates of application of the rde test procedure , as well as the compliance criteria for rde. for that purpose , pollutant-specific conformity factors were used to take account of statistical and technical uncertainties of the measurements conducted by means of portable emission measurement systems (pems). ### (6) regulation (eu) 2016/64621 introduced the dates of application of the rde test procedure , as well as the compliance criteria for rde. the introduction of the dates of application for passenger vehicles and light-duty vehicles were chosen in a yearly sequence to guarantee timely planning of the manufacturer for each vehicle group. for that purpose , pollutant-specific conformity factors were used to take account of statistical and technical uncertainties of the measurements conducted by means of portable emission measurement systems (pems). a clear distinction should be made between the conformity factor (cf) and the error margin in order to reflect more accurately the separation of responsibilities between car manufacturers and the manufacturers of the pems.


### (7) on 13 december 2018 , the general court delivered judgment in joined cases t-339/16 , t-352/16 and t-391/1622 concerning an action for annulment of regulation (eu) 2016/646. the general court annulled the part of regulation (eu) 2016/646 which established the conformity factors used to assess compliance of rde test results with the emission limits laid down in regulation (ec) no 715/2007. the court found that only the legislator could introduce those conformity factors as they touched upon an essential element of regulation (ec) no 715/2007. ### (7) on 13 december 2018 , the general court delivered judgment in joined cases t-339/16 , t-352/16 and t-391/1622 concerning an action for annulment of regulation (eu) 2016/646. the general court annulled the part of regulation (eu) 2016/646 which established the conformity factors used to assess compliance of rde test results with the emission limits laid down in regulation (ec) no 715/2007. the court found that only the legislator could introduce those conformity factors as they touched upon an essential element of regulation (ec) no 715/2007. the error margin should be revised by commission annually downwards , reflecting the improved quality of measuring procedure and the technical progress of pems equipment , unless the commission justifies a reason for not being able to do so.


### (9) in order to allow manufacturers to comply with the euro 6 emission limits in the context of rde test procedure , the compliance criteria for rde should be introduced in two steps. during the first step , upon the request of the manufacturer , a temporary conformity factor should apply , while as a second step only the final conformity factor should be used. the commission should keep under review the final conformity factors in light of technical progress. ### (9) in order to allow manufacturers to comply with the euro 6 emission limits in the context of rde test procedure , the compliance criteria for rde should be introduced in two steps. during the first step , upon the request of the manufacturer , a temporary conformity factor should apply , while as a second step only the final conformity factor should be used. the commission should keep under review the final conformity factors in light of technical progress. in this regard , the commission is called upon to take into consideration the standards adopted by the european committee for standardization (cen) for a standard procedure to assess red measurement uncertainty with regard to gaseous and particle emissions.


### (9) in order to allow manufacturers to comply with the euro 6 emission limits in the context of rde test procedure , the compliance criteria for rde should be introduced in two steps. during the first step , upon the request of the manufacturer , a temporary conformity factor should apply , while as a second step only the final conformity factor should be used. the commission should keep under review the final conformity factors in light of technical progress. ### (9) in order to allow manufacturers to comply with the euro 6 emission limits in the context of rde test procedure , the compliance criteria for rde should be introduced in two steps. during the first step , upon the request of the manufacturer , a temporary conformity factor should apply , while as a second step only the final conformity factor should be used. the commission should review annually the error margin downwards on the basis of scientific evidence and technical progress of the pems devices. the current error margin should be revised downwards to the figure proposed by the jrc report as soon as it is published. the aim is that the error margin reaches zero by 31 december 2022.


### (9) in order to allow manufacturers to comply with the euro 6 emission limits in the context of rde test procedure , the compliance criteria for rde should be introduced in two steps. during the first step , upon the request of the manufacturer , a temporary conformity factor should apply , while as a second step only the final conformity factor should be used. the commission should keep under review the final conformity factors in light of technical progress. ### (9) in order to allow manufacturers to comply with the euro 6 emission limits in the context of rde test procedure , the compliance criteria for rde will apply the final conformity. the commission should adjust downwards the margin of error used to calculate the final conformity factor every year as a result of the improved accuracy of the measuring procedure or technical progress of pems equipment.


### those obligations include meeting the emission limits set out in annex i. for the purposes of determining compliance with the euro 6 emission limits set out in table 2 of annex i , the emission values determined during any valid real driving emissions (rde) test shall be divided by the applicable conformity factor set out in table 2a of annex i. the result shall remain below the euro 6 emission limits set out in table 2 of that annex.; ### those obligations include meeting the emission limits set out in annex i. for the purposes of determining compliance with the euro 6 emission limits set out in table 2 of annex i , the emission values determined during any valid real driving emissions (rde) test shall be divided by the applicable conformity factor set out in table 2a of annex i. the result shall remain below the euro 6 emission limits set out in table 2 of that annex. the error margin shall reach zero by 31 december 2022;


### amending this regulation in order to adapt to technical progress the pollutant-specific final conformity factors set out in table 2a to annex i.; ### amending this regulation in order to adapt to technical progress the pollutant-specific final conformity factors and error margins set out in table 2a to annex i , with the aim of bringing the error margin to zero as soon as possible and by 31 december 2022 at the latest;


### amending this regulation in order to adapt to technical progress the pollutant-specific final conformity factors set out in table 2a to annex i.; ### amending this regulation in order to review annually downwards the pollutant-specific final conformity factors set out in table 2a to annex i.;


### cf pollutant-final (2) ### cf pollutant-final (2)


### cf pollutant-final (2) ### 1 ,43


### cf pollutant-temp (3) ### 2 ,1


### (5) this regulation will contribute to making products fit for a climate-neutral , resource-efficient and circular economy , reducing waste and ensuring that the performance of frontrunners in sustainability progressively becomes the norm. it should provide for the setting of new ecodesign requirements to improve product durability , reusability , upgradability and reparability , improve possibilities for refurbishment and maintenance , address the presence of hazardous chemicals in products , increase their energy and resource efficiency , reduce their expected generation of waste materials and increase recycled content in products , while ensuring their performance and safety , enabling remanufacturing and high-quality recycling and reducing carbon and environmental footprints. ### (5) this regulation will contribute to making products fit for a climate-neutral , resource-efficient and circular economy , reducing waste and ensuring that the performance of frontrunners in sustainability progressively becomes the norm. it should provide for the setting of new ecodesign requirements to improve product durability , reusability , upgradability and reparability , improve possibilities for refurbishment and maintenance , address the presence of hazardous chemicals in products , increase their energy and resource efficiency , reduce their expected generation of waste materials and increase recycled content in products , while ensuring their performance and safety , enabling remanufacturing and high-quality recycling and reducing carbon and environmental footprints , including microplastics pollution.


### 1. where products are made available on the market online or through other means of distance sales by the relevant economic operators , the relevant product offer shall clearly and visibly provide at least the following information: ### 1. where products are made available on the market online , including via online marketplaces and online search engines , or through other means of distance sales by the relevant economic operators , the relevant product offer shall clearly and visibly provide at least the following information:


### 1. requirements pursuant to article 4 , third subparagraph , point (h) for public contracts awarded by contracting authorities , as defined in article 2(1) of directive 2014/24/eu or article 3(1) of directive 2014/25/eu , or contracting entities , as defined in article 4(1) of directive 2014/25/eu , may take the form of mandatory technical specifications , selection criteria , award criteria , contract performance clauses , or targets , as appropriate. ### 1. requirements pursuant to article 4 , third subparagraph , point (h) for public contracts awarded by contracting authorities , as defined in article 2(1) of directive 2014/24/eu or article 3(1) of directive 2014/25/eu , or contracting entities , as defined in article 4(1) of directive 2014/25/eu , will take the form of mandatory technical specifications , selection criteria , award criteria , contract performance clauses , or targets , as appropriate.


### no sooner than [8 years after the date of application of this regulation] , the commission shall carry out an evaluation of this regulation and of its contribution to the functioning of the internal market and the improvement of the environmental sustainability of products. the commission shall present a report on the main findings to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee , and the committee of the regions. member states shall provide the commission with the information necessary for the preparation of that report. ### 1) monitoring: the ecodesign impact accounting (eia) mechanism shall be leveraged to collect and analyse relevant product data including data on material footprint and life cycle ghg emissions for all products regulated under the espr the commission shall publish an annual report on the progress of the regulation against its objectives. the report shall include a summary of the product-level data collected through the eia. member states shall provide the commission with the information necessary for the preparation of that report.


### the following parameters may , as appropriate , and where necessary supplemented by others , be used as a basis for improving the product aspects referred to in article 5(1): ### the following parameters shall , as appropriate , and where necessary supplemented by others , be used as a basis for improving the product aspects referred to in article 5(1):


### ease and quality of recycling as expressed through: use of easily recyclable materials , safe , easy and non-destructive access to recyclable components and materials or components and materials containing hazardous substances , material composition and homogeneity , possibility for high-purity sorting , number of materials and components used , use of standard components , use of component and material coding standards for the identification of components and materials , number and complexity of processes and tools needed , ease of non-destructive disassembly and re-assembly , conditions for access to product data , conditions for access to or use of hardware and software needed; ### ease and quality of recycling as expressed through: use of easily recyclable materials , safe , easy and non-destructive access to recyclable components and materials or components and materials containing hazardous substances , material composition and homogeneity , possibility for high-purity sorting , number of materials and components used , use of standard components , use of component and material coding standards for the identification of components and materials , number and complexity of processes and tools needed , ease of non-destructive disassembly and re-assembly , conditions for access to product data , conditions for access to or use of hardware and software needed; where relevant , the product requirements shall ensure that components used to manufacture the product are reusable and or recyclable and that the conception phase of the product does not lead to a product that is non recyclable and or non reusable and or non reparable.


### use or content of recycled materials; ### use or content of recycled materials and by-products;


### recycled content in products; ### recycled and by-product content in products;


### product remanufacturing and recycling; ### product remanufacturing;


### product remanufacturing and recycling; ### product remanufacturing and recycling , including their components;


### (17) ‘upgrading’ means enhancing the functionality , performance , capacity or aesthetics of a product; ### (17) ‘upgrading’ means enhancing the functionality , performance , or capacity of a product;


### (18) ‘refurbishment’ means preparing or modifying an object that is waste or a product to restore its performance or functionality within the intended use , range of performance and maintenance originally conceived at the design stage , or to meet applicable technical standards or regulatory requirements , with the result of making a fully functional product; ### (18) 'refurbishment’ means testing , and where necessary performing repair and maintenance , as well as deleting data connected to the previous use , including personal data , in case of electronic devices , by a professional , on an object that is waste or a second-hand product to restore its functionality within the intended use , originally conceived at the design stage before making it available on the market. refurbishment may also include improving the aesthetics of the product;


### (18) ‘refurbishment’ means preparing or modifying an object that is waste or a product to restore its performance or functionality within the intended use , range of performance and maintenance originally conceived at the design stage , or to meet applicable technical standards or regulatory requirements , with the result of making a fully functional product; ### (18) ‘refurbishment’ means testing , and where necessary performing repair and maintenance , as well as deleting data connected to the previous use , including personal data , in case of electronic devices , by a professional , on an object that is waste or a second-hand product to restore its functionality within the intended use originally conceived at the design stage before making it available on the market. refurbishment may also include improving the aesthetics of the product;


### (23) ‘environmental footprint’ means a quantification of a product’s environmental impacts , whether in relation to a single environmental impact category or an aggregated set of impact categories based on the product environmental footprint method; ### (23) ‘environmental footprint’ means a quantification of a product’s environmental impacts , whether in relation to a single environmental impact category or an aggregated set of impact categories based on scientifically robust and verifiable lifecycle-based standards , such as the product environmental footprint method;


### meets the criteria laid down in article 57 and is identified in accordance with article 59(1) of regulation (ec) no 1907/2006; or ### impedes the re-use and recycling of materials in the product in which it is present , based on commercially available recycling technologies; or


### meets the criteria laid down in article 57 and is identified in accordance with article 59(1) of regulation (ec) no 1907/2006; or ### meets the criteria laid down in article 57 or is identified in accordance with article 59(1) of regulation (ec) no 1907/2006; or


### 3. performance requirements based on the product parameter set out in annex i , point (f) , shall not restrict the presence of substances in products for reasons relating primarily to chemical safety. ### deleted


### include , as a minimum , requirements related to the product passport referred to in chapter iii and requirements related to substances of concern referred to in paragraph 5; and ### include , as a minimum , requirements related to the product passport referred to in chapter iii and requirements related to substances of concern referred to in paragraph 5 only when such substances are physically present within the product; and


### the information requirements referred to in paragraph 1 shall enable the tracking of all substances of concern throughout the life cycle of products , unless such tracking is already enabled by another delegated act adopted pursuant to article 4 covering the products concerned , and shall include at least the following: ### the information requirements referred to in paragraph 1 shall enable the tracking of relevant substances of concern included in products , unless such tracking is already enabled by another delegated act adopted pursuant to article 4 covering the products concerned , and shall include the following:


### (1) the european green deal25 is europe’s sustainable growth strategy that aims to transform the union into a fair and prosperous society , with a modern , competitive , climate-neutral and circular economy. it sets the ambitious objective of ensuring that the union becomes the first climate neutral continent by 2050. it recognises the advantages of investing in the union’s competitive sustainability by building a fairer , greener and more digital europe. products have a pivotal role to play in this green transition. underlining that current production processes and consumption patterns remain too linear and dependent on a throughput of new materials extracted , traded and processed goods and finally disposed of as waste or emissions , the european green deal emphasises the urgent need to transition to a circular economy model and stresses the significant progress that remains to be made. it also identifies energy efficiency as a priority for the decarbonisation of the energy sector and for reaching the climate objectives in 2030 and 2050. ### (1) the european green deal25 is europe’s sustainable growth strategy that aims to transform the union into a fair and prosperous society , with a modern , competitive , climate-neutral and circular economy based on toxic-free material cycles. it sets the ambitious objective of ensuring that the union becomes the first climate neutral continent by 2050. it recognises the advantages of investing in the union’s competitive sustainability by building a fairer , greener and more digital europe. products have a pivotal role to play in this green transition. underlining that current production processes and consumption patterns remain too linear and dependent on a throughput of new materials extracted , traded and processed goods and finally disposed of as waste or emissions , the european green deal emphasises the urgent need to transition to a clean circular economy model and stresses the significant progress that remains to be made. it also identifies energy efficiency as a priority for the decarbonisation of the energy sector and for reaching the climate objectives in 2030 and 2050.


### (2) to accelerate the transition to a circular economy model , the commission designed a future-oriented agenda in its circular economy action plan for a cleaner and more competitive europe26 (ceap) , with the objective of making the regulatory framework fit for a sustainable future. as set out in this plan , there is currently no comprehensive set of requirements to ensure that all products placed on the union market become increasingly sustainable and stand the test of circularity. in particular , product design does not sufficiently promote sustainability over the whole life cycle. as a result , products are being replaced frequently , involving significant energy and resource use in order to produce and distribute new products and dispose of old ones. it is still too difficult for economic operators and citizens to make sustainable choices in relation to products given that relevant information and affordable options to do so are lacking. this leads to missed opportunities for sustainability and for value-retaining operations , limited demand for secondary materials and obstacles to the adoption of circular business models. ### (2) to accelerate the transition to a circular economy model , the commission designed a future-oriented agenda in its circular economy action plan for a cleaner and more competitive europe26 (ceap) , with the objective of making the regulatory framework fit for a sustainable future. as set out in this plan , there is currently no comprehensive set of requirements to ensure that all products placed on the union market become increasingly sustainable and stand the test of safe circularity. in particular , product design does not sufficiently promote sustainability over the whole life cycle. as a result , products are being replaced frequently , involving significant energy and resource use in order to produce and distribute new products and dispose of old ones. it is still too difficult for economic operators and citizens to make sustainable choices in relation to products given that relevant information and affordable options to do so are lacking. this leads to missed opportunities for sustainability and for value-retaining operations , limited demand for secondary materials and obstacles to the adoption of circular business models.


### (8) this regulation should also contribute to achieving the union’s wider environmental objectives. the 8th environmental action programme38 enshrines in a legal framework the union’s objective of staying within the planetary boundaries and identifies enabling conditions to achieve priority objectives , which include the transition to a non-toxic circular economy. the european green deal also calls for the union to better monitor , report , prevent and remedy air , water , soil and consumer products pollution. this means that chemicals , materials and products have to be as safe and sustainable as possible by design and during their life cycle , leading to non-toxic material cycles39 . in addition , both the european green deal and the ceap recognise that the union internal market provides a critical mass that is able to influence global standards on product sustainability and product design. this regulation should therefore play a significant role towards achieving several targets established under the united nations’ sustainable development goals of the un’s 2030 agenda for sustainable development ‘responsible consumption and production’40 , both inside and outside the union. ### (8) this regulation should also contribute to achieving the union’s wider environmental objectives. the 8th environmental action programme38 enshrines in a legal framework the union’s objective of staying within the planetary boundaries and identifies enabling conditions to achieve priority objectives , which include the transition to a non-toxic circular economy. the european green deal also calls for the union to better monitor , report , prevent and remedy air , water , soil and consumer products pollution. this means that chemicals , materials and products have to become safe and sustainable by design and during their life cycle , leading to non-toxic material cycles39 . in addition , both the european green deal and the ceap recognise that the union internal market provides a critical mass that is able to influence global standards on product sustainability and product design. this regulation should therefore play a significant role towards achieving several targets established under the united nations’ sustainable development goals of the un’s 2030 agenda for sustainable development ‘responsible consumption and production’40 , both inside and outside the union.


### (5) the union has aims to cut greenhouse gas emissions. it has therefore adopted a set of initiatives to reach that goal , including the energy system integration strategy and the hydrogen strategy published by the commission in july 2020 , which set out how to update the energy markets , including the decarbonisation of gas markets as well as regulation (eu) 2018/1999 and regulation (eu) 2021/1119. this directive should contribute to achieving these goals , ensuring security of supply and a well-functioning internal market for gases , including for hydrogen. ### (5) the union has aims to cut greenhouse gas emissions and to promote modern , decentralised , efficient and integrated energy systems. it has therefore adopted a set of initiatives to reach that goal , including the energy system integration strategy and the hydrogen strategy published by the commission in july 2020 , and the report on a comprehensive european approach to energy storage (2019/2189(ini)) , which together set out how to update the energy markets , including the decarbonisation of gas markets. these initiatives also call for transitioning to a more decentralised energy system with energy efficiency at its core , greater direct electrification of end-use sectors , prioritising demand-side solutions whenever they are more cost-effective than investments in energy infrastructure , greater focus on energy storage solutions , and using renewable fuels , including hydrogen , only for end-use applications where electrification is not feasible , not efficient or involves higher costs. the union has also adopted a set of initiatives and mandatory targets to encourage decarbonisation in regulation (eu) 2018/1999 and regulation (eu) 2021/1119. this directive should contribute to achieving these goals , ensuring security of supply and a well-functioning internal market for gases , including for hydrogen , and facilitating efficient and integrated energy systems.


### (8) in line with the eu hydrogen strategy , renewable hydrogen is expected to be deployed on a large-scale from 2030 onwards for the purpose of decarbonising certain sectors , ranging from aviation and shipping to hard-to-decarbonise industrial sectors. all final customers connected to hydrogen systems will benefit from basic consumer rights applicable to final customers connected to the natural gas system such as the right to switch supplier and accurate billing information. in those instances where customers are connected to the hydrogen network , e.g. industrial customers , they will benefit from the same consumer protection rights applicable to natural gas customers. however , consumer provisions designed to encourage household participation on the market such as price comparison tools , active customers and citizen energy communities do not apply to the hydrogen system. ### (8) while the eu hydrogen strategy supports the use of renewable hydrogen to reach carbon neutrality by 2050 , low-carbon hydrogen is expected to be deployed alongside it on a large-scale from 2030 onwards for the purpose of decarbonising certain sectors , ranging from aviation and shipping to hard-to-decarbonise industrial sectors. all final customers connected to hydrogen systems will benefit from basic consumer rights applicable to final customers connected to the natural gas system such as the right to switch supplier and accurate billing information. in those instances where customers are connected to the hydrogen network , e.g. industrial customers , they will benefit from the same consumer protection rights applicable to natural gas customers. however , consumer provisions designed to encourage household participation on the market such as price comparison tools , active customers and citizen energy communities do not apply to the hydrogen system.


### (8) in line with the eu hydrogen strategy , renewable hydrogen is expected to be deployed on a large-scale from 2030 onwards for the purpose of decarbonising certain sectors , ranging from aviation and shipping to hard-to-decarbonise industrial sectors. all final customers connected to hydrogen systems will benefit from basic consumer rights applicable to final customers connected to the natural gas system such as the right to switch supplier and accurate billing information. in those instances where customers are connected to the hydrogen network , e.g. industrial customers , they will benefit from the same consumer protection rights applicable to natural gas customers. however , consumer provisions designed to encourage household participation on the market such as price comparison tools , active customers and citizen energy communities do not apply to the hydrogen system. ### (8) in line with the eu hydrogen strategy , renewable hydrogen is expected to be deployed on a large-scale from 2030 onwards for the purpose of decarbonising certain sectors , ranging from aviation and shipping to hard-to-decarbonise industrial sectors. all final customers connected to hydrogen systems will benefit from basic consumer rights applicable to final customers connected to the natural gas system such as the right to switch supplier and accurate billing information. in those instances where customers are connected to the hydrogen network , e.g. industrial customers , they will benefit from the same consumer protection rights applicable to natural gas customers. however , consumer provisions designed to encourage household participation on the market such as price comparison tools , active customers , renewables self-consumption , renewable energy communities and citizen energy communities do not apply to the hydrogen system.


### (20) natural gas still plays a key role in energy supply , as household energy consumption from natural gas is still higher than from electricity. although electrification is a key element of the green transition , in the future there will still be household natural gas consumption including increasing volumes of renewable gas. ### (20) natural gas still plays a key role in energy supply , as household energy consumption from natural gas is still higher than from electricity. although electrification is a key element of the green transition , in the future there will still be household natural gas consumption including increasing volumes of low-carbon and renewable gas.


### (20) natural gas still plays a key role in energy supply , as household energy consumption from natural gas is still higher than from electricity. although electrification is a key element of the green transition , in the future there will still be household natural gas consumption including increasing volumes of renewable gas. ### (20) natural gas still plays a key role in energy supply , as household energy consumption from natural gas is still higher than from electricity. although electrification is a key element of the green transition , in the future there will still be household natural gas consumption including increasing volumes of renewable and low-carbon gases.


### (24) the switch from fossil gas to renewable alternatives will concretise if energy from renewable sources becomes an attractive , non-discriminatory choice for consumers based on truly transparent information where the transition costs are fairly distributed among different groups of consumers and market players. ### (24) the switch from fossil gas to renewable and low-carbon alternatives will concretise if energy from renewable and low-carbon sources becomes an attractive , non-discriminatory choice for consumers based on truly transparent information where the transition costs are fairly distributed among different groups of consumers and market players.


### (34) final customers should also be able to consume , to store and to sell self-generated renewable gas and participate in all natural gas markets by providing ancillary services to the system , for instance through energy storage. member states should be able to have different provisions in their national law with respect to taxes and levies for individual and jointly-acting active customers. ### (34) final customers should also be non-discriminatory able to consume , to store and to sell self-generated renewable gas and participate in all natural gas markets by providing ancillary services to the system , for instance through energy storage. member states should be able to have different provisions in their national law with respect to taxes and levies for individual and jointly-acting active customers.


### (34) final customers should also be able to consume , to store and to sell self-generated renewable gas and participate in all natural gas markets by providing ancillary services to the system , for instance through energy storage. member states should be able to have different provisions in their national law with respect to taxes and levies for individual and jointly-acting active customers. ### (34) in some instances , final customers may be able to consume , to store and to sell self-generated renewable gas. to the extent that they are able to undertake these activities , these customers should be able to participate in all natural gas markets including local supply , providing ancillary services to the system and energy storage. member states should be able to have different provisions in their national law with respect to taxes and levies for individual and jointly-acting active customers.


### (35) recognising the role they can play in decarbonizing the energy system , certain categories of citizen energy initiatives should be recognised in the natural gas market at the union level as ‘citizen energy communities’. these communities should facilitate the use of renewable gas in the natural gas system. in order to provide them with an enabling framework , fair treatment , a level playing field and a well-defined catalogue of rights and obligations should be laid down which generally reflects the membership structure , governance requirements and purpose of citizen energy communities in directive (eu) 2019/944. ### (35) renewable energy communities , pursuant to directive (eu) 2018/2001 , and citizen energy communities , under directive (eu) 2019/944 , can contribute to the production , storage and supply of renewable gas , helping to decarbonize the energy system. in particular , renewable energy communities can help contribute to the development of a local circular economy , particularly in rural regions. where strict environmental standards , for instance to prevent methane leakage , are respected , citizen energy communities can also help consumers located further away from biogas production with the uptake of cleaner renewable gas offers. there is a need to provide a level playing field so that renewable gases , can be integrated into the natural gas system.


### (36) the provisions on citizen energy communities do not preclude the existence of other citizen initiatives such as renewable energy communities in directive (eu) 2018/2001 or those stemming from private law agreements. membership of citizen energy communities should be open to all categories of entities. however , the decision-making powers within a citizen energy community should be limited to those members or shareholders that are not engaged in large-scale commercial activity and for which the energy sector does not constitute a primary area of economic activity. this means that citizen energy communities and individual members or shareholders need to be financially and economically independent from entities engaged in such activities , notwithstanding the possibility for citizen energy communities to delegate the management of the installations required for their activities , including installation , operation , data handling and maintenance. ### (36) due to the concentrated nature of the natural gas sector , and to prevent corporate capture , the decision-making powers within renewable energy communities and citizen energy communities should be limited to those members or shareholders that are not engaged in large-scale commercial activity and for which the energy sector does not constitute a primary area of economic activity. to avoid abuse and to ensure broad participation , renewable energy communities and citizen energy communities with activities in renewable gas should be capable of remaining autonomous from individual members and other traditional market actors that participate in the community as members or shareholders , or who cooperate through other means such as investment. this means that energy communities and individual members or shareholders need to be financially and economically independent from entities engaged in activities related to the energy community.


### (37) bills and billing information are an important means to inform and empower final customers. energy bills remain the most common consumer concern and source of consumer complaints , a factor that contributes to the persistently low levels of consumer satisfaction and engagement in the gas sector. provisions for billing information in the gas sector also lag behind rights granted to consumers in the electricity sector. it is therefore necessary to align them and to set minimum requirements for bills and billing information in the gas sector , so that consumers have access to transparent , easy to understand information. bills should convey information to the final consumers on their consumption and costs , thus facilitating comparison between offers and switching supplier , as well as information on their consumer rights (such as on alternative dispute resolution). in addition , bills should be a tool to actively engage consumers in the market , so that consumers can manage their consumption patterns and make greener choices. ### (37) bills and billing information are an important means to inform and empower final customers. energy bills remain the most common consumer concern and source of consumer complaints , a factor that contributes to the persistently low levels of consumer satisfaction and engagement in the gas sector. provisions for billing information in the gas sector also lag behind rights granted to consumers in the electricity sector. it is therefore necessary to align them and to set minimum requirements for bills and billing information in the gas sector , so that consumers have access to transparent , easy to understand information. bills should convey information to the final consumers on their consumption and costs , thus facilitating comparison between offers and switching supplier , as well as information on their consumer rights (such as on alternative dispute resolution) and source of purchased energy. in addition , bills should be a tool to actively engage consumers in the market , so that consumers can manage their consumption patterns and make greener choices.


### 1. this directive establishes common rules for the transmission , distribution , supply and storage of gases within the meaning of article 2 , point (2) using the natural gas system defined in point (3) of that article . it lays down the rules relating to the organisation and functioning of that sector , access to the market , the criteria and procedures applicable to the granting of authorisations for transmission , distribution , supply and storage of gases using the natural gas system and the operation of systems. ### 1. this directive establishes common rules for the transmission , distribution , supply and storage of gases within the meaning of article 2 , point (3) using the natural gas and hydrogen systems defined in point (4) and (5) of that article . it lays down the rules relating to the organisation and functioning of these sectors , access to the market , the criteria and procedures applicable to the granting of authorisations for transmission , distribution , supply and storage of gases using the natural gas and hydrogen systems and the operation of systems.


### (70) ‘citizen energy community’ means a legal entity that: ### deleted


### (71) ‘active customer’ means a final natural gas customer , or a group of jointly acting final natural gas customers , who consumes or stores renewable gas , produced within its premises located within confined boundaries or , where permitted by a member state , within other premises , or who sells self-produced renewable gas using the natural gas system , or participates in energy efficiency schemes , provided that those activities do not constitute its primary commercial or professional activity; ### (71) ‘active customer’ means a final customer of gases , or a group of jointly acting final customers of gases , who consumes or stores renewable or low-carbon gas , produced within its premises located within confined boundaries or , where permitted by a member state , within other premises , or who sells self-produced renewable or low-carbon gas using the natural gas or hydrogen system , or participates in energy efficiency schemes , provided that those activities do not constitute its primary commercial or professional activity;


### 2. member states shall ensure that their national law does not unduly hamper cross-border trade in gases , the functioning and emergence of liquid trading for gases , consumer participation , investments into , in particular , renewable and low carbon gases , or energy storage between member states , and shall ensure that prices for gases reflect actual demand and supply. ### 2. member states shall ensure that their national law facilitates cross-border trade in gases , the functioning and emergence of liquid trading for gases , consumer participation , investments into , in particular , renewable and low carbon gases , or energy storage between member states , and shall ensure that prices for gases reflect actual demand and supply.


### 3. by way of derogation from paragraphs 1 and 2 , member states may apply public interventions in the price setting for the supply of natural gas to energy poor or vulnerable household customers. such public interventions shall be subject to the conditions set out in paragraphs 4 and 5. ### 3. by way of derogation from paragraphs 1 and 2 , member states may apply public interventions in the price setting for the supply of gases to energy poor or vulnerable household customers. such public interventions shall be subject to the conditions set out in paragraphs 4 and 5.


### 4. public interventions in the price setting for the supply of natural gas shall: ### 4. public interventions in the price setting for the supply of gases shall:


### be clearly defined , transparent , non-discriminatory and verifiable; ### be clearly defined , transparent , non-discriminatory , verifiable and fair for all suppliers;


### 4. the obligations laid down in paragraph 2 shall apply regardless of whether low carbon fuels are produced within the union or are imported. information about the geographic origin and feedstock type of low carbon fuels or low carbon hydrogen per fuel supplier shall be made available to consumers on the websites of operators , suppliers or the relevant competent authorities and shall be updated on an annual basis. ### 4. the obligations laid down in paragraph 2 shall apply regardless of whether low carbon fuels are produced within the union or are imported. information about the geographic origin and feedstock type of low carbon fuels or low carbon hydrogen per fuel supplier shall be made available to consumers on their energy bills and websites of operators , suppliers or the relevant competent authorities and shall be updated on an annual basis.


### 10. suppliers shall provide natural gas household customers with adequate information on alternative measures to disconnection sufficiently in advance of any planned disconnection. such alternative measures may incluse information about sources of support to avoid disconnection , prepayment systems , energy audits , energy consultancy services , alternative payment plans , debt management advice or disconnection moratoria and shall not entail an extra cost to the customers facing disconnection. ### 10. suppliers shall provide gases household customers with adequate information on alternative measures to disconnection sufficiently in advance of any planned disconnection. such alternative measures may incluse information about sources of support to avoid disconnection , prepayment systems , energy audits , energy consultancy services , alternative payment plans , debt management advice or disconnection moratoria and shall not entail an extra cost to the customers facing disconnection.


### 1. member states shall ensure that at least natural gas household customers , and microenterprises , have access , free of charge , to at least one tool comparing the offers of suppliers , including bundled offers. customers shall be informed of the availability of such tools in or together with their bills or by other means. the tools shall meet at least the following requirements: ### 1. member states should ensure that gas household customers , and microenterprises , have access , free of charge , to at least one tool comparing the offers of suppliers , including bundled offers. customers shall be informed of the availability of such tools in or together with their bills or by other means. the tools shall meet at least the following requirements:


### 1. member states shall ensure that at least natural gas household customers , and microenterprises , have access , free of charge , to at least one tool comparing the offers of suppliers , including bundled offers. customers shall be informed of the availability of such tools in or together with their bills or by other means. the tools shall meet at least the following requirements: ### 1. member states shall ensure that at least gases household customers , and microenterprises , have access , free of charge , to at least one tool comparing the offers of suppliers , including bundled offers. customers shall be informed of the availability of such tools in or together with their bills or by other means. the tools shall meet at least the following requirements:


### entitled to sell self-produced renewable natural gases using the natural gas system , ### entitled to sell self-produced renewable gases using the natural gas and hydrogen system ,


### are financially responsible for the imbalances they cause in the natural gas system or shall delegate their balancing responsibility in accordance with article 3 (e) of [recast gas regulation as proposed in com(2021) xxx]. ### are financially responsible for the imbalances they cause in the natural gas or the hydrogen system or shall delegate their balancing responsibility in accordance with article 3 (e) of [recast gas regulation as proposed in com(2021) xxx].


### 4. member states shall ensure that active customers that own facilities that store renewable gas: ### 4. member states shall ensure that active customers that own facilities that produce or store renewable gas:


### subject to fair compensation as assessed by the regulatory authority , relevant distribution system operators cooperate with citizen energy communities to facilitate transfers of renewable natural gases within citizen energy communities; ### deleted


### subject to fair compensation as assessed by the regulatory authority , relevant distribution system operators cooperate with citizen energy communities to facilitate transfers of renewable natural gases within citizen energy communities; ### subject to fair compensation as assessed by the regulatory authority , relevant distribution system operators cooperate with citizen energy communities to facilitate transfers of gases within citizen energy communities;


### citizen energy communities are subject to non-discriminatory , fair , proportionate and transparent procedures and charges , including with respect to grid connection , registration and licensing , and to transparent , non-discriminatory and cost-reflective network charges , ensuring that they contribute in an adequate and balanced way to the overall cost sharing of the natural gas system. ### citizen energy communities are subject to non-discriminatory , fair , proportionate and transparent procedures and charges , including with respect to grid connection , registration and licensing , and to transparent , non-discriminatory and cost-reflective network charges , ensuring that they contribute in an adequate and balanced way to the overall cost sharing of the natural gas and hydrogen system.


### citizen energy communities are subject to non-discriminatory , fair , proportionate and transparent procedures and charges , including with respect to grid connection , registration and licensing , and to transparent , non-discriminatory and cost-reflective network charges , ensuring that they contribute in an adequate and balanced way to the overall cost sharing of the natural gas system. ### are subject to non-discriminatory , fair , proportionate and transparent procedures and charges , including with respect to grid connection , registration and licensing , and to transparent , non-discriminatory and cost-reflective network charges , ensuring that they contribute in an adequate and balanced way to the overall cost sharing of the natural gas system.


### 2. member states may provide in the enabling regulatory framework that citizen energy communities: ### 2. member states should provide in the enabling regulatory framework that citizen energy communities:


### 2. member states may provide in the enabling regulatory framework that citizen energy communities: ### 2. member states shall ensure that final customers , in particular household customers , are entitled to participate in a renewable energy community or citizen energy community while maintaining their rights or obligations as final customers , and without being subject to unjustified or discriminatory conditions or procedures that would prevent their participation in a citizen energy community , provided that for private undertakings , their participation does not constitute their primary commercial or professional activity.


### are able to access all natural gas markets in a non-discriminatory manner; ### deleted


### are able to access all natural gas markets in a non-discriminatory manner; ### are able to access all natural gas and hydrogen markets in a non-discriminatory manner;


### are financially responsible for the imbalances they cause in the natural gas system or shall delegate their balancing responsibility in line with article 3 (e) of [recast gas regulation as proposed in com(2021) xxx]; ### deleted


### are financially responsible for the imbalances they cause in the natural gas system or shall delegate their balancing responsibility in line with article 3 (e) of [recast gas regulation as proposed in com(2021) xxx]; ### are financially responsible for the imbalances they cause in the natural gas and hydrogen system or shall delegate their balancing responsibility in line with article 3 (e) of [recast gas regulation as proposed in com(2021) xxx];


### are entitled to arrange within the citizen energy community the sharing of renewable gas that are produced by the production units owned by the community , subject to other requirements laid down in this article and subject to the community members retaining their rights and obligations as final customers. ### deleted


### are entitled to arrange within the citizen energy community the sharing of renewable gas that are produced by the production units owned by the community , subject to other requirements laid down in this article and subject to the community members retaining their rights and obligations as final customers. ### are entitled to arrange within the citizen energy community the sharing of renewable or low-carbon gases that are produced by the production units owned by the community , subject to other requirements laid down in this article and subject to the community members retaining their rights and obligations as final customers.


### (48) ‘security’ means both security of supply of natural gas and technical safety; ### (48) ‘security’ means both security of supply of gases and technical safety;


### engages in production , distribution , supply , consumption , or storage of renewable gas in the natural gas system , or provides energy efficiency services or maintenance services to its members or shareholders; ### engages in production , distribution , supply , consumption , or storage of renewable or low-carbon gas in the natural gas or hydrogen system , or provides energy efficiency services or maintenance services to its members or shareholders;


### 2. having full regard to the relevant provisions of the tfeu , in particular article 106 thereof , member states may impose on natural gas and hydrogen undertakings , in the general economic interest , public service obligations which may relate to security , including security of supply , regularity , and quality of supplies , and environmental protection , including energy efficiency , energy from renewable sources and climate protection. such obligations shall be clearly defined , transparent , non-discriminatory , verifiable and shall guarantee equality of access for natural gas undertakings and hydrogen undertakings of the union to national consumers. ### 2. having full regard to the relevant provisions of the tfeu , in particular article 106 thereof , member states may impose on natural gas and hydrogen undertakings , in the general economic interest , public service obligations which may relate to security , including security of supply , regularity , and quality of supplies , and environmental protection , including energy efficiency , energy from renewable and low-carbon sources and climate protection. such obligations shall be clearly defined , transparent , non-discriminatory , verifiable and shall guarantee equality of access for natural gas undertakings and hydrogen undertakings of the union to national consumers.


### 1. in circumstances where an authorisation (for example , a licence , permission , concession , consent or approval) is required for the construction or operation of natural gas facilities , hydrogen production facilities and hydrogen system infrastructure , the member states or any competent authority they designate shall grant authorisations to build and/or operate such facilities , infrastructure , pipelines and associated equipment on their territory , in accordance with paragraphs 2 to 11. member states or any competent authority they designate may also grant authorisations on the same basis for the supply of gases and for wholesale customers. ### 1. in circumstances where an authorisation (for example , a licence , permission , concession , consent or approval) is required for the construction or operation of natural gas facilities , renewable and low-carbon gas production facilities and system infrastructure for gases , the member states or any competent authority they designate shall grant authorisations to build and/or operate such facilities , infrastructure , pipelines and associated equipment on their territory , in accordance with paragraphs 2 to 11. member states or any competent authority they designate may also grant authorisations on the same basis for the supply of gases and for wholesale customers.


### 2. where member states have a system of authorisation , they shall lay down objective and non-discriminatory criteria which shall be met by an undertaking applying for an authorisation to supply gases or to construct and/or operate natural gas facilities , hydrogen production facilities or hydrogen system infrastructure . the non-discriminatory criteria and procedures for the granting of authorisations shall be made public. member states shall ensure that authorisation procedures for such facilities , infrastructure , pipelines and associated equipment take into account the importance of the project for the internal market for gases where appropriate. ### 2. where member states have a system of authorisation , they shall lay down objective and non-discriminatory criteria , and transparent procedures requiring public participation and the publication of information , which shall be met when an undertaking applies for an authorisation to supply gases or to construct and/or operate natural gas facilities , hydrogen production facilities or hydrogen system infrastructure. the non-discriminatory criteria and procedures for the granting of authorisations shall be made publicly available. member states shall ensure that authorisation procedures for such facilities , infrastructure , pipelines and associated equipment take into account the importance of the project for the internal market for gases where appropriate.


### 2. where member states have a system of authorisation , they shall lay down objective and non-discriminatory criteria which shall be met by an undertaking applying for an authorisation to supply gases or to construct and/or operate natural gas facilities , hydrogen production facilities or hydrogen system infrastructure . the non-discriminatory criteria and procedures for the granting of authorisations shall be made public. member states shall ensure that authorisation procedures for such facilities , infrastructure , pipelines and associated equipment take into account the importance of the project for the internal market for gases where appropriate. ### 2. where member states have a system of authorisation , they shall lay down objective and non-discriminatory criteria which shall be met by an undertaking applying for an authorisation to supply gases or to construct and/or operate natural gas facilities , renewable and low-carbon gas production facilities or system infrastructure for gases . the non-discriminatory criteria and procedures for the granting of authorisations shall be made public. member states shall ensure that authorisation procedures for such facilities , infrastructure , pipelines and associated equipment take into account the importance of the project for the internal market for gases where appropriate.


### 5. by 31 december 2024 , the commission shall adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 83 to supplement this directive by specifying the methodology for assessing greenhouse gas emissions savings from low carbon fuels. the methodology shall ensure that credit for avoided emissions is not given for carbon dioxide the capture of which has already received an emission credit under other provisions of law. ### 5. six months after the entry into force of the directive , the commission shall adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 83 to supplement this directive by specifying the methodology for assessing greenhouse gas emissions savings from low carbon fuels. the methodology shall ensure that:


### 5. by 31 december 2024 , the commission shall adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 83 to supplement this directive by specifying the methodology for assessing greenhouse gas emissions savings from low carbon fuels. the methodology shall ensure that credit for avoided emissions is not given for carbon dioxide the capture of which has already received an emission credit under other provisions of law. ### 5. by 31 december 2023 , the commission shall adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 83 to supplement this directive by specifying the methodology for assessing greenhouse gas emissions savings from low carbon fuels , except for recycled carbon fuels as defined in article 2 of directive (eu) 2018/2001. no credit for avoided emissions shall be given for carbon dioxide the capture of which has already received an emission credit under other provisions of law. the methodology established in the [delegated act establishing a minimum threshold for greenhouse gas emissions savings of recycled carbon fuels and specifying a methodology for assessing greenhouse gas emissions savings from renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non-biological origin and from recycled carbon fuels] shall be used.


### 5. by 31 december 2024 , the commission shall adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 83 to supplement this directive by specifying the methodology for assessing greenhouse gas emissions savings from low carbon fuels. the methodology shall ensure that credit for avoided emissions is not given for carbon dioxide the capture of which has already received an emission credit under other provisions of law. ### 5. by ... [6 months of the date of entry into force of this directive] , the commission shall adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 83 to supplement this directive by specifying the methodology for assessing greenhouse gas emissions savings from low carbon fuels. the greenhouse gas emission savings from the use of low carbon fuels shall be at least 70% compared to the fossil fuel comparator of 94g co2eq/mj set out in directive (eu) 2018/2001.


### 1. member states shall ensure that final customers are entitled to act as active customers without being subject to disproportionate or discriminatory technical requirements , administrative requirements , procedures and charges , and to network charges that are not cost-reflective. ### 1. member states shall ensure that final customers are entitled to act as active customers without being subject to disproportionate or discriminatory technical requirements , administrative requirements , procedures and charges , and to network charges that are not cost-reflective. member states shall ensure that active customers comply with applicable sustainability and greenhouse gas emissions savings criteria under article 29 of directive 2018/2001.


### 1. member states shall provide an enabling regulatory framework for citizen energy communities ensuring that: ### 1. member states shall ensure that renewable energy communities and citizen energy communities:


### participation in a citizen energy community is open and voluntary; ### are able to access all natural gas markets in a non-discriminatory manner;


### members or shareholders of a citizen energy community are entitled to leave the community , in which case article 11 applies; ### entitle members or shareholders to leave the community , in which case article 11 applies;


### members or shareholders of a citizen energy community do not lose their rights and obligations as household customers or active customers; ### deleted


### are open to cross-border participation; ### deleted


### are entitled to own , establish , purchase or lease distribution networks and to autonomously manage them subject to conditions set out in paragraph 4 of this article; ### deleted


### are subject to the exemptions provided for in article 28(2); ### deleted


### 3. member states shall ensure that citizen energy communities: ### 3. member states shall ensure that renewable energy communities and citizen energy communities engage in production , distribution , supply , consumption or storage of renewable gas. to this end , member states shall ensure that renewable energy communities and citizen energy communities comply with applicable sustainability and greenhouse gas emissions savings criteria under article 29 of directive 2018/2001.


### are treated in a non-discriminatory and proportionate manner with regard to their activities , rights and obligations as final customers , producers , suppliers or distribution system operators or market participants; ### deleted


### are treated like active customers in accordance with point (e) of paragraph 2 and points (a)(c) and (d) of paragraph 4 of article 13 [active customers]; ### deleted


### for the purposes of the first subparagraph , point (e) , where renewable natural gases are shared , this shall be without prejudice to applicable network charges , tariffs and levies , in accordance with a transparent cost-benefit analysis of distributed energy resources developed by the competent national authority. ### deleted


### 4. member states may decide to grant citizen energy communities the right to manage distribution networks in their area of operation and establish the relevant procedures , without prejudice to chapter vi or to other rules and regulations applying to distribution system operators. ### deleted


### 1. in order to promote competition in the natural gas retail market and to avoid excessive administrative costs for the eligible parties , member states shall facilitate the full interoperability of energy services within the union. ### 1. in order to promote competition in the natural gas and hydrogen retail market and to avoid excessive administrative costs for the eligible parties , member states shall facilitate the full interoperability of energy services within the union.


### (9) in line with the eu hydrogen strategy , the priority for the eu is to develop renewable hydrogen produced using mainly wind and solar energy. renewable hydrogen is the most compatible option with the eu’s climate neutrality and zero pollution goal in the long term and the most coherent with an integrated energy system. however , low-carbon fuels (lcfs) such as low-carbon hydrogen (lch) may play a role in the energy transition , particularly in the short and medium term to rapidly reduce emissions of existing fuels , and support the uptake of renewable fuels such as renewable hydrogen. in order to support the transition , it is necessary to establish a threshold for greenhouse gas emission reductions for low-carbon hydrogen and synthetic gaseous fuels. such threshold should become more stringent for hydrogen produced in installations starting operations from 1 january 2031 to take into account technological developments and better stimulate the dynamic progress towards the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from hydrogen production. the eu energy system integration strategy highlighted the need to deploy an eu–wide certification system to also cover low-carbon fuels with the aim to enable member states to compare them with other decarbonisation options and consider them in their energy mix as a viable solution. in order to ensure that lcf have the same decarbonisation impact as compared to other renewable alternatives it is important that they are certified by applying a similar methodological approach based on a life cycle assessment of their total greenhouse gas (‘ghg’) emissions. this would allow deploying a comprehensive eu-wide certification system , covering the whole union energy mix. taking into consideration that lcf and lch are not renewable fuels , their terminology and certification could not be included in the proposal for the revision of directive (eu) 2018/2001 of the european parliament and of the council8 . therefore , their inclusion in this directive fills in this gap. ### (9) in line with the eu hydrogen strategy , the priority for the eu is to develop renewable hydrogen produced using mainly wind and solar energy. renewable hydrogen is the most compatible option with the eu’s climate neutrality and zero pollution goal in the long term and the most coherent with an integrated energy system. however , low-carbon fuels (lcfs) such as low-carbon hydrogen (lch) will play a role in the energy transition in line with the union climate targets , to rapidly reduce emissions of existing fuels , and support the uptake of renewable fuels such as renewable hydrogen. in order to support the transition , it is necessary to adopt a technology-neutral approach and to establish a threshold for greenhouse gas emission reductions for low-carbon hydrogen and synthetic gaseous fuels. such threshold should become more stringent for hydrogen produced in installations starting operations from 1 january 2031 to take into account technological developments and better stimulate the dynamic progress towards the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from hydrogen production. the eu energy system integration strategy highlighted the need to deploy an eu–wide certification system to also cover low-carbon fuels with the aim to enable member states to compare them with other decarbonisation options and consider them in their energy mix as a viable solution. in order to ensure that lcf have the same decarbonisation impact as compared to other renewable alternatives it is important that they are certified by applying a similar methodological approach based on a life cycle assessment of their total greenhouse gas (‘ghg’) emissions. this would allow deploying a comprehensive eu-wide certification system , covering the whole union energy mix. taking into consideration that lcf and lch are not renewable fuels , their terminology and certification could not be included in the proposal for the revision of directive (eu) 2018/2001 of the european parliament and of the council8 . therefore , their inclusion in this directive fills in this gap.


### (109) transmission system operators play an important role in ensuring cost effective investments in gas networks. for an optimised planning across energy carriers and to bridge the gap between the diverse national and eu-wide network planning approaches , additional requirements for consistent planning are introduced. the network planning should also take account of the increased interlinkages between natural gas and electricity , as well as hydrogen. ### (109) transmission system operators play an important role in ensuring cost effective investments in gas networks and that the union’s climate and energy targets are met. for an optimised planning across energy carriers and to bridge the gap between the diverse national and eu-wide network planning approaches , additional requirements for consistent planning are introduced. the network planning should also take account of the increased interlinkages between natural gas and electricity , as well as hydrogen. network planning must be transparent and science based and allow relevant stakeholders to participate. to that effect , independent scientific bodies , such as the european scientific advisory board on climate change , established under regulation (eu) 2021/1119 should be empowered to give advice in network planning development. the network development plan should integrate energy systems and prioritise according to end uses and promote energy system integration , and contribute to the prudent and rational utilisation of natural resources and the achievement of the union’s climate and energy targets.