### the commission , in its reply to the european citizens’ initiative ‘ right2water’ in 201483 , invited member states to ensure access to a minimum water supply for all citizens , in accordance with the who recommendations . it also committed to continue to ' improve access to safe drinking water [ … ] for the whole population through environmental policies ' 84 . this is in line with un sustainable development goal 6 and the associated target to ' achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all ' . the concept of equitable access covers a wide array of aspects such as availability , quality , acceptability , or financial affordability . concerning affordability of water , it is important to recall that , when setting water tariffs in accordance with the principle of recovery of costs set out in directive 2000 / 60 / ec , member states may have regard to the variation in the economic and social conditions of the population and may therefore adopt social tariffs or take measures safeguarding populations at a socio - economic disadvantage . this directive deals , in particular , with the aspects of access to water which are related to quality and availability . to address those aspects , as part of the reply to the european citizens ' initiative and to contribute to the implementation of principle 20 of the european pillar of social rights85 that states that ' everyone has the right to access essential services of good quality , including water ' , member states should be required to tackle the issue of access to water at national level whilst enjoying some discretion as to the exact type of measures to be implemented . this can be done through actions aimed , inter alia , at improving access to water intended for human consumption for all , for instance with freely accessible fountains in cities , and promoting its use by encouraging the free provision of water intended for human consumption in public buildings and restaurants . _________________ 83 com177 final 84 com177 final , p . 12 . 85 interinstitutional proclamation on the european pillar of social rights of 17 november 2017 . ### the commission , in its reply to the european citizens’ initiative ‘ right2water’ in 201423 , invited member states to ensure access to a minimum water supply for all citizens , in accordance with the who recommendations . it also committed to continue to ' improve access to safe drinking water [ … ] for the whole population through environmental policies ' 24 . this is in line with un sustainable development goal 6 and the associated target to ' achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all ' . the concept of equitable access covers a wide array of aspects such as availability , quality , acceptability , or financial affordability . concerning affordability of water , it is important to recall that , when setting water tariffs in accordance with the principle of recovery of costs set out in directive 2000 / 60 / ec , member states may have regard to the variation in the economic and social conditions of the population and may therefore adopt social tariffs or take measures safeguarding populations at a socio - economic disadvantage . this directive deals , in particular , with the aspects of access to water which are related to quality and availability . to address those aspects , as part of the reply to the european citizens ' initiative and to contribute to the implementation of principle 20 of the european pillar of social rights25 that states that ' everyone has the right to access essential services of good quality , including water ' , member states should be required to tackle the issue of affordable access to water at national level whilst enjoying some discretion as to the exact type of measures to be implemented . this can be done through actions aimed , inter alia , at improving access to water intended for human consumption for all , for instance by not unjustifiably making water quality requirements more stringent on public - health grounds , which would increase the price of water for citizens , with freely accessible fountains in cities , and promoting its use by encouraging the free provision of water intended for human consumption in public buildings and restaurants .


### the european parliament , in its resolution on the ' follow - up to the european citizens’ initiative right2water ' 86 , ' requested that member states should pay special attention to the needs of vulnerable groups in society ' 87 . the specific situation of minority cultures , such as roma , sinti , travellers , kalé , gens du voyage etc . , whether sedentary or not – in particular their lack of access to drinking water – was also acknowledged in the commission report on the implementation of the eu framework for national roma integration strategies88 and the council recommendation on effective roma integration measures in the member states89 . in light of that general context , it is appropriate that member states pay particular attention to vulnerable and marginalised groups by taking the necessary measures to ensure that those groups have access to water . without prejudice to the right of the member states to define those groups , they should at least include refugees , nomadic communities , homeless people and minority cultures such as roma , sinti , travellers , kalé , gens du voyage , etc . , whether sedentary or not . such measures to ensure access , left to the appreciation of the member states , might for example include providing alternative supply systems , providing water via tankers and ensuring the necessary infrastructure for camps . _________________ 86 p8_ta0294 87 p8_ta0294 , paragraph 62 . 88 com 209 final 89 council recommendation of 9 december 2013 on effective roma integration measures in the member states . ### the european parliament , in its resolution on the ' follow - up to the european citizens’ initiative right2water ' 86 , ' requested that member states should pay special attention to the needs of vulnerable groups in society ' 87 . the specific situation of minority cultures , such as roma and travellers . , whether sedentary or not – in particular their lack of access to drinking water and sanitation – was also acknowledged in the commission report on the implementation of the eu framework for national roma integration strategies88 and the council recommendation on effective roma integration measures in the member states89 . the 2016 report from the fundamental rights agency highlights that every third roma household surveyed lives in a house without tap water and every other roma family lives without a toilet , shower or bathroom inside their dwelling . a report from the european roma rights centre shows that 40% of roma surveyed have to climb over fences , cross highways or be confronted by stray dogs while trying to get daily water , which often has not been tested for safety and is exposed to contaminants . it is also of particular concern that a proportion of people in the eu in or facing poverty are at risk of losing access to water due to reasons of financial affordability . for example , the 2013 report ' our right to water : case studies on austerity and privatisation in europe ' 2a found that 5 , 000 people in bulgaria are unable to afford their water bills , risking disconnection from the water supply . in light of that general context , it is appropriate that member states pay particular attention to vulnerable and marginalised groups by taking the necessary measures to ensure that those groups have access to water . without prejudice to the right of the member states to define those groups , they should at least include people in or at risk of poverty , refugees , nomadic communities , homeless people and minority cultures such as roma and travellers . , whether sedentary or not . such measures to ensure access , left to the appreciation of the member states , might for example include providing alternative supply systems , providing water via tankers and ensuring the necessary infrastructure for camps . _________________ 2a right to water for all : case studies on austerity and privatisation in europe http : / / www . foodandwatereurope . org / wp - content / uploads / 2010 / 06 / foodandwatereuropeourrighttowater . pdf 86 p8_ta0294 87 p8_ta0294 , paragraph 62 . 88 com 209 final 89 council recommendation of 9 december 2013 on effective roma integration measures in the member states .


### the european parliament , in its resolution on the ' follow - up to the european citizens’ initiative right2water ' 86 , ' requested that member states should pay special attention to the needs of vulnerable groups in society ' 87 . the specific situation of minority cultures , such as roma , sinti , travellers , kalé , gens du voyage etc . , whether sedentary or not – in particular their lack of access to drinking water – was also acknowledged in the commission report on the implementation of the eu framework for national roma integration strategies88 and the council recommendation on effective roma integration measures in the member states89 . in light of that general context , it is appropriate that member states pay particular attention to vulnerable and marginalised groups by taking the necessary measures to ensure that those groups have access to water . without prejudice to the right of the member states to define those groups , they should at least include refugees , nomadic communities , homeless people and minority cultures such as roma , sinti , travellers , kalé , gens du voyage , etc . , whether sedentary or not . such measures to ensure access , left to the appreciation of the member states , might for example include providing alternative supply systems , providing water via tankers and ensuring the necessary infrastructure for camps . _________________ 86 p8_ta0294 87 p8_ta0294 , paragraph 62 . 88 com 209 final 89 council recommendation of 9 december 2013 on effective roma integration measures in the member states . ### the european parliament , in its resolution on the ' follow - up to the european citizens’ initiative right2water ' 86 , ' requested that member states should pay special attention to the needs of vulnerable groups in society ' 27 . the specific situation of minority cultures , such as roma , sinti , travellers , kalé , gens du voyage etc . , whether sedentary or not – in particular their lack of access to drinking water – was also acknowledged in the commission report on the implementation of the eu framework for national roma integration strategies28 and the council recommendation on effective roma integration measures in the member states29 . in light of that general context , it is appropriate that member states pay particular attention to vulnerable and marginalised groups by taking the necessary measures to ensure that those groups have access to water . with regard for the principle of water cost recovery as laid down in article 9 of directive 2000 / 60 / ec , member states shall improve access to water for vulnerable and marginalised groups without jeopardising the supply of universally affordable high - quality water . without prejudice to the right of the member states to define those groups , they should at least include refugees , nomadic communities , homeless people and minority cultures such as roma , sinti , travellers , kalé , gens du voyage , etc . , whether sedentary or not . such measures to ensure access , left to the appreciation of the member states , might for example include providing alternative supply systems , providing water via tankers and ensuring the necessary infrastructure for camps . where local public authorities are made responsible for meeting those obligations , member states shall ensure that they have sufficient financial resources and technical and material capacities . in particular , the distribution of water for vulnerable and marginalised groups ought not to be disproportionately costly for local public authorities . _________________ 86 p8_ta0294


### the 7th environment action programme to 2020 ‘ living well , within the limits of our planet’90 , requires that the public have access to clear environmental information at national level . directive 98 / 83 / ec only provided for passive access to information , meaning that member states merely had to ensure that information was available . those provisions should therefore be replaced to ensure that up - to - date information is easily accessible , for instance on a website whose link should be actively distributed . the up - to - date information should not only include results from the monitoring programmes , but also additional information that the public may find useful , such as information on indicators , which often influence consumers ' perception of tap water . to that end , the indicator parameters of directive 98 / 83 / ec that did not provide health - related information should be replaced by on - line information on those parameters . for very large water suppliers , additional information on , inter alia , energy efficiency , management , governance , cost structure , and treatment applied , should also be available on - line . it is assumed that better consumer knowledge and improved transparency will contribute to increasing citizens ' confidence in the water supplied to them . this in turn is expected to lead to increased use of tap water , thereby contributing to reduced plastic litter and greenhouse gas emissions , and a positive impact on climate change mitigation and the environment as a whole . _________________ 90 decision no 1386 / 2013 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 20 november 2013 on a general union environment action programme to 2020 ‘ living well , within the limits of our planet’ . ### the 7th environment action programme to 2020 ‘ living well , within the limits of our planet’30 , requires that the public have access to clear environmental information at national level . directive 98 / 83 / ec only provided for passive access to information , meaning that member states merely had to ensure that information was available . those provisions should therefore be replaced to ensure that up - to - date information that is comprehensible and relevant to consumers is easily accessible , for instance on a website whose link should be actively distributed . the up - to - date information should not only include results from the monitoring programmes , but also additional information that the public may find useful , such as the outcome of action to monitor water suppliers as regards water quality parameters . for very large water suppliers , additional information on , inter alia , energy efficiency , management , governance , and treatment applied , should also be available on - line . the purpose of better consumer knowledge of relevant information and improved transparency should be to increase citizens ' confidence in the water supplied to them , as well as in water services . this in turn is expected to lead to increased use of tap water , which could contribute to reduced plastic litter and greenhouse gas emissions , and a positive impact on climate change mitigation and the environment as a whole .


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


### in order to adapt this directive to scientific and technical progress or to specify monitoring requirements for the purposes of the hazard and domestic distribution risk assessments , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty should be delegated to the commission to amend annexes i to iv to this directive . it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level , and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the interinstitutional agreement of 13 april 2016 on better law - making . in particular , to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts , the european parliament and the council receive all documents at the same time as member states ' experts , and their experts systematically have access to meetings of commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts . in addition , the empowerment laid down in annex i , part c , note 10 , of directive 98 / 83 / ec , to set monitoring frequencies and monitoring methods for radioactive substances has become obsolete due to the adoption of council directive 2013 / 51 / euratom96 and should therefore be deleted . the empowerment laid down in the second subparagraph of part a of annex iii to directive 98 / 83 / ec concerning amendments of the directive is no longer necessary and should be deleted . _________________ 96 council directive 2013 / 51 / euratom of 22 october 2013 laying down requirements for the protection of the health of the general public with regard to radioactive substances in water intended for human consumption . ### in order to adapt this directive to scientific and technical progress or to specify monitoring requirements for the purposes of the risk assessment and internal distribution risk assessment , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty should be delegated to the commission to amend annexes i to iv to this directive . it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level , and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the interinstitutional agreement of 13 april 2016 on better law - making . in particular , to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts , the european parliament and the council receive all documents at the same time as member states ' experts , and their experts systematically have access to meetings of commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts . in addition , the empowerment laid down in annex i , part c , note 10 , of directive 98 / 83 / ec , to set monitoring frequencies and monitoring methods for radioactive substances has become obsolete due to the adoption of council directive 2013 / 51 / euratom36 and should therefore be deleted . the empowerment laid down in the second subparagraph of part a of annex iii to directive 98 / 83 / ec concerning amendments of the directive is no longer necessary and should be deleted .


### in order to adapt this directive to scientific and technical progress or to specify monitoring requirements for the purposes of the hazard and domestic distribution risk assessments , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty should be delegated to the commission to amend annexes i to iv to this directive . it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level , and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the interinstitutional agreement of 13 april 2016 on better law - making . in particular , to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts , the european parliament and the council receive all documents at the same time as member states ' experts , and their experts systematically have access to meetings of commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts . in addition , the empowerment laid down in annex i , part c , note 10 , of directive 98 / 83 / ec , to set monitoring frequencies and monitoring methods for radioactive substances has become obsolete due to the adoption of council directive 2013 / 51 / euratom96 and should therefore be deleted . the empowerment laid down in the second subparagraph of part a of annex iii to directive 98 / 83 / ec concerning amendments of the directive is no longer necessary and should be deleted . _________________ 96 council directive 2013 / 51 / euratom of 22 october 2013 laying down requirements for the protection of the health of the general public with regard to radioactive substances in water intended for human consumption . ### in order to adapt this directive to scientific and technical progress or to specify monitoring requirements for the purposes of the hazard and domestic distribution risk assessments , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty should be delegated to the commission to amend annexes i to iv to this directive , and take measures necessary under the changes set out under article 10 . it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level , and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the interinstitutional agreement of 13 april 2016 on better law - making . in particular , to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts , the european parliament and the council receive all documents at the same time as member states ' experts , and their experts systematically have access to meetings of commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts . in addition , the empowerment laid down in annex i , part c , note 10 , of directive 98 / 83 / ec , to set monitoring frequencies and monitoring methods for radioactive substances has become obsolete due to the adoption of council directive 2013 / 51 / euratom96 and should therefore be deleted . the empowerment laid down in the second subparagraph of part a of annex iii to directive 98 / 83 / ec concerning amendments of the directive is no longer necessary and should be deleted . _________________ 96 council directive 2013 / 51 / euratom of 22 october 2013 laying down requirements for the protection of the health of the general public with regard to radioactive substances in water intended for human consumption .


### this directive concerns the quality of water intended for human consumption . ### this directive concerns the availability and the quality of water intended for human consumption .


### the objective of this directive shall be to protect human health from the adverse effects of any contamination of water intended for human consumption by ensuring that it is wholesome and clean . ### the objective of this directive shall be to protect human health from the adverse effects of any contamination of water intended for human consumption by ensuring that it is wholesome and clean . at the same time , this directive shall promote universal access to water intended for human consumption .


### member states shall ensure that the measures taken to implement this directive in no circumstances have the effect of allowing , directly or indirectly , any deterioration of the present quality of water intended for human consumption or any increase in the pollution of waters used for the production of water intended for human consumption . ### member states shall ensure that the measures taken to implement this directive adhere fully to the precautionary principle and in no circumstances have the effect of allowing , directly or indirectly , any deterioration of the present quality of water intended for human consumption or any increase in the pollution of waters used for the production of water intended for human consumption .


### member states shall set values applicable to water intended for human consumption for the parameters set out in annex i , which shall not be less stringent than the values set out therein . ### member states shall set values applicable to water intended for human consumption for the parameters set out in annex i .


### a hazard assessment of bodies of water used for the abstraction of water intended for human consumption , in accordance with article 8 ; ### a risk assessment of bodies of water used for the abstraction of water intended for human consumption , carried out by member states , in accordance with article 8 ;


### a hazard assessment of bodies of water used for the abstraction of water intended for human consumption , in accordance with article 8 ; ### a hazard assessment of bodies of water used for the abstraction of water intended for human consumption including the risk stemming from infiltration because of leaking pipes , in accordance with article 8 ;


### a supply risk assessment carried out by the water suppliers for the purposes of monitoring the quality of the water they supply , in accordance with article 9 and annex ii , part c ; ### a supply risk assessment carried out by the water suppliers in each water supply system for the purposes of safeguarding and monitoring the quality of the water they supply , in accordance with article 9 and annex ii , part c ;


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


### hazard assessment of bodies of water used for the abstraction of water intended for human consumption ### risk assessment of bodies of water used for the abstraction of water intended for human consumption


### without prejudice to articles 6 and 7 of directive 2000 / 60 / ec , member states shall ensure that a hazard assessment is performed covering the bodies of water used for the abstraction of water intended for human consumption that provide more than 10 m3 a day as an average . the hazard assessment shall include the following elements : ### without prejudice to articles 6 and 7 of directive 2000 / 60 / ec , member states shall ensure that a risk assessment is performed covering the bodies of water used for the abstraction of water intended for human consumption that provide more than 10 m3 a day as an average . the risk assessment shall include the following elements :


### identification of and geo - references for all abstraction points in the bodies of water covered by the hazard assessment ; ### identification of and geo - references for all abstraction points in the bodies of water covered by the risk assessment ;


### identification of hazards and possible pollution sources affecting the bodies of water covered by the hazard assessment . to that end , member states may use the review of the impact of human activity undertaken in accordance with article 5 of directive 2000 / 60 / ec and information on significant pressures collected in accordance with point 1 . 4 of annex ii to that directive ; ### identification of risks and possible pollution sources affecting the bodies of water covered by the risk assessment . to that end , member states may use the review of the impact of human activity undertaken in accordance with article 5 of directive 2000 / 60 / ec and information on significant pressures collected in accordance with point 1 . 4 of annex ii to that directive ;


### regular monitoring in the bodies of water covered by the hazard assessment of relevant pollutants selected from the following lists : ### regular monitoring in the bodies of water covered by the risk assessment of relevant pollutants selected from the following lists :


### member states shall inform water suppliers using the body of water covered by the hazard assessment of the results of the monitoring carried out under paragraph 1 and may , on the basis of those monitoring results : ### member states shall inform water suppliers using the body of water covered by the risk assessment of the results of the monitoring carried out under paragraph 1 and may , on the basis of those monitoring results , allow water suppliers to decrease the monitoring frequency of certain parameters or the number of parameters being monitored , without being required to carry out a supply risk assessment , provided that they are not core parameters within the meaning of annex ii , part b , point 1 , and provided that no factor that can be reasonably anticipated is likely to cause deterioration of the quality of the water .


### prevention measures to reduce the level of treatment required and to safeguard the water quality , including measures referred to in article 11 of directive 2000 / 60 / ec ; ### prevention measures to reduce the level of treatment required and to safeguard the water quality , including measures referred to in article 11 of directive 2000 / 60 / ec as well as measures to reduce leakages in the system ;


### mitigating measures , which are considered necessary on the basis of the monitoring carried out under paragraph 1 , in order to identify and address the pollution source . ### mitigating measures , which are considered necessary on the basis of the monitoring carried out under paragraph 1 , in order to address the pollution source .


### an assessment of the potential risks associated with the domestic distribution systems , and with the related products and materials , and whether they affect the quality of water at the point where it emerges from the taps normally used for human consumption , in particular where water is supplied to the public in priority premises ; ### an assessment of the potential risks associated with the internal distribution systems , and with the related products and materials , and whether they affect the quality of water at the point where it emerges from the taps normally used for human consumption , in particular where water is supplied to the public in priority premises ; ;


### where member states consider , on the basis of the assessment carried out under paragraph 1 , that there is a risk to human health stemming from the domestic distribution system or from the related products and materials , or where monitoring carried out in accordance with paragraph 1 demonstrates that the parametric values set out in annex i , part c , are not met , member states shall : ### where member states consider , on the basis of the assessment carried out under paragraph 1 , that there is a risk to human health stemming from the internal distribution system or from the related products and materials , or where monitoring carried out in accordance with paragraph 1 demonstrates that the parametric values set out in annex i , part d , are not met , member states shall take appropriate measures to eliminate or reduce the risk of non - compliance with the parametric values set out in annex i , part d .


### where member states consider , on the basis of the assessment carried out under paragraph 1 , that there is a risk to human health stemming from the domestic distribution system or from the related products and materials , or where monitoring carried out in accordance with paragraph 1 demonstrates that the parametric values set out in annex i , part c , are not met , member states shall : ### where member states consider , on the basis of the assessment carried out under paragraph 1 , that there is a risk to human health stemming from the domestic distribution system or from the related products and materials , including from leakages or where monitoring carried out in accordance with paragraph 1 demonstrates that the parametric values set out in annex i , part c , are not met , member states shall :


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


### provisions related to access to water set out in article 13 ; ### provisions related to access to water set out in article 13 and the share of the population without access to water ;


### the management board shall be composed of : one member representing the government from each member state ; one member representing the employers ' organisations from each member state ; one member representing the employees ' organisations from each member state ; three members representing the commission . all members referred to in points - shall have voting rights . the members referred to in points , and shall be appointed by the council on the basis of lists of candidates submitted by the member states , the european employers’ and employees’ organisations respectively . the commission shall appoint the members who are to represent it . ### the management board shall be composed of : one member representing the government from each member state ; one member representing the employers ' organisations from each member state ; one member representing the employees ' organisations from each member state ; two members representing the commission ; one independent member representing the european parliament . all members referred to in points - shall have voting rights . the appointment shall take effect upon signing by the person concerned of a declaration of absence of conflict of interests . the members referred to in points , and shall be appointed by the council on the basis of lists of candidates submitted by the member states , the european employers’ and employees’ organisations respectively . the commission and the parliament shall appoint the members who are to represent them . a representative of the european agency for safety and health at work and a representative of the eurofound shall have an observer status in the management board .


### the management board shall amend the adopted annual work programme when a new task is given to the agency . the management board may delegate the power to make non - substantial amendments to the annual work programme to the executive director . ### the management board shall amend the adopted annual work programme when a new task is given to the agency . it shall be responsible for avoiding programming overlaps with the other tripartite union agencies and for ensuring that reprioritisation of activities is always considered as a valid alternative before potentially granting additional financial resources . the management board may delegate the power to make non - substantial amendments to the annual work programme to the executive director .


### union policy in the field of visas allowing for stays of up to 90 days in any 180 days is a fundamental component of the creation of a common area without internal borders . the common rules on the conditions and procedures for issuing visas should be governed by the principle of solidarity and mutual confidence between member states . ### the common policy on visas is a fundamental component of the creation of a common area without internal borders . the common rules on the conditions and procedures for issuing visas should be governed by the principle of solidarity and mutual confidence between member states .


### regulation no 810 / 2009 aims , inter alia , to further develop the common visa policy as part of a multi - layer system in order to facilitate legitimate travel and tackle irregular immigration through further harmonisation of legislation and practices . ### the union code on visas no 810 / 2009 ) constitutes a main element of the common policy on visas . it aims at the same time to secure a high level of security , tackle irregular immigration and facilitate legitimate travel . it should contribute to generating growth and be coherent with other union policies , such as external relations , trade , education , culture and tourism .


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


### it is necessary to make provision for situations in which a member state decides to cooperate with an external service provider for the collection of applications . such arrangements should be established in compliance with the general principles for issuing visas and with the data protection requirements set out in directive 95 / 46 / ec . ### it is necessary to make provision for situations in which a member state decides to cooperate with an external service provider for the collection of applications . such decision may be taken if , in particular circumstances or for reasons relating to the local situation , other solutions are not possible . such arrangements should be established in compliance with the general principles for issuing visas and with the data protection requirements set out in directive 95 / 46 / ec . where a member state has decided to cooperate with an external service provider , it should maintain the possibility for applicants to lodge applications directly at its diplomatic missions or consular posts except where security considerations do not allow for such a possibility .


### if there is no harmonised list of supporting documents in a given location , member states are free to define the exact supporting documents to be submitted by visa applicants in order to prove the fulfilment of the entry conditions required by this regulation . where such a harmonised list of supporting documents exists , in order to provide facilitations for visa applicants , member states should be allowed to provide certain exemptions from that list when major international events are organised in their territory . these events should be large scale and of particular importance due to their tourism and / or cultural impact , such as international or universal exhibitions and sports championships . ### a harmonised list of supporting documents should be prepared in each location as such harmonised lists underline the common nature of the eu visa policy as set out in this regulation . where such a harmonised list of supporting documents exists , in order to provide facilitations for visa applicants , member states should be allowed to provide certain exemptions from that list when major international events are organised in their territory . these events should be large scale and of particular importance due to their tourism and / or cultural impact , such as international or universal exhibitions and sports championships . if there is no such list , member states are free to define the exact supporting documents to be submitted by visa applicants in order to prove the fulfilment of the entry conditions required by this regulation .


### in order to adapt to changing circumstances the common list of third countries whose nationals are required to be in possession of an airport transit visa when passing through the international transit area of airports situated on the territory of the member states and the list of residence permits entitling their holder to transit through the airports of member states without being required to hold an airport transit visa , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty should be delegated to the commission . it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultatoins during its preparatory work , including at expert level . ### in order to adapt to changing circumstances the common list of third countries whose nationals are required to be in possession of an airport transit visa when passing through the international transit area of airports situated on the territory of the member states , the list of residence permits entitling their holder to transit through the airports of member states without being required to hold an airport transit visa , the provisions on the filling in and affixing of the visa sticker as well as the rules for issuing visas at the border to seafarers in transit , subject to the visa requirement and in order to adopt the operational instructions on the practical application of this regulation , which supplement it , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty should be delegated to the commission . it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level . the commission , when preparing and drawing up delegated acts , should ensure a simultaneous , timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the european parliament and the council .


### in order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this regulation , as regards the establishment of operational instructions on the practices and procedures to be followed by member states when processing visa applications , lists of supporting documents to be applied in each jurisdiction , mandatory entries on the visa sticker , rules on affixing the visa sticker , and rules for issuing visas at the border to seafarers , implementing powers should be conferred on the commission . those powers should be exercised in accordance with regulation no 182 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council . the examination procedure should be used for the adoption of such implementing acts . ### in order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this regulation , as regards lists of supporting documents to be applied in each jurisdiction , implementing powers should be conferred on the commission . those powers should be exercised in accordance with regulation no 182 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council . the examination procedure should be used for the adoption of such implementing acts .


### this regulation respects fundamental rights and observes the principles recognised in particular by the charter of fundamental rights of the european union . in particular this regulation seeks to ensure full respect for private and family life referred to in article 7 , protection of personal data referred to in article 8 and the rights of the child referred to in article 24 of the charter of fundamental rights of the european union . ### this regulation respects fundamental rights and observes the principles recognised in particular by the charter of fundamental rights of the european union which is applicable whenever member states and their authorities implement union law . in particular this regulation seeks to ensure full respect for private and family life referred to in article 7 , protection of personal data referred to in article 8 and the rights of the child referred to in article 24 of the charter of fundamental rights of the european union .


### the consulate shall allow to lodge the application either without prior appointment or with an immediate appointment to close relatives of union citizens who : ### the consulate shall allow to lodge the application either without prior appointment or with an immediate appointment to close relatives of union citizens and non - citizens of latvia and estonia who :


### the consulate shall allow to lodge the application either without prior appointment or with an immediate appointment to close relatives of union citizens who : ### the consulate shall allow direct access to it and to lodge the application either without prior appointment or with an immediate appointment to close relatives of union citizens who :


### general rules for lodging an application ### elements required for lodging an application


### the technical requirements for the photograph shall be in accordance with the international standards as set out in the international civil aviation organization document 9303 part 1 , 6th edition . ### the technical requirements for the photograph shall be in accordance with the international standards as set out in the international civil aviation organization document 9303 , 7th edition .


### member states may require applicants to present a proof of sponsorship and / or private accommodation by completing a form drawn up by each member state . that form shall indicate in particular : ### where applicants receive financial support or intend to stay with a host , consulates may require those applicants to present a proof of sponsorship and / or private accommodation by completing a form . that form shall indicate :


### in addition to the member state’s official language , the form shall be drawn up in at least one other official language of the institutions of the union . a specimen of the form shall be notified to the commission . ### the commission shall by means of implementing acts adopt that form . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 51 .


### the service fee shall not exceed half of the amount of the visa fee set out in article 14 , irrespective of the possible reductions in or exemptions from the visa fee as provided for in article 14 and . ### the service fee shall not exceed half of the amount of the visa fee set out in article 14 , irrespective of the possible reductions in or exemptions from the visa fee as provided for in article 14 and . it shall include all costs related to the submission of the visa application including the transmission of the application and the travel document from the external service provider to the consulate and the return of the travel document to the external service provider .


### where the competent consulate finds that the conditions referred to in paragraph 1 have not been fulfilled , the application shall be inadmissible and the consulate without delay shall : ### where the competent consulate finds that the conditions referred to in paragraph 1 have not been fulfilled , the application shall be inadmissible and the consulate shall , within a maximum of eight calendar days :


### whether the applicant is a person for whom an alert has been issued in the schengen information system for the purpose of refusing entry ; ### whether the applicant is a person for whom an alert has been issued in the schengen information system ii for the purpose of refusing entry as provided for in regulation no 1987 / 2006 of the european parliament and the council1a ; _______________ 1a regulation no 1987 / 2006 of the european parliament and the council of 20 december 2006 on the establishment , operation and use of the second generation schengen information system .


### the commission shall inform member states of such notifications . ### the commission shall publish such notifications .


### that period may be extended up to a maximum of 20 calendar days in individual cases , notably when further scrutiny of the application is needed . ### that period may be extended up to a maximum of 20 calendar days in individual cases , notably when further scrutiny of the application is needed or due to the workload of the competent consulate .


### a multiple - entry visa valid for up to 5 years may be issued to an applicant who proves the need or justifies the intention to travel frequently and / or regularly provided that the applicant proves his integrity and reliability , in particular the lawful use of previous uniform visas or visas with limited territorial validity , his economic situation in the country of origin and his genuine intention to leave the territory of the member states before the expiry of the visa for which he has applied . ### a multiple - entry visa valid for up to 5 years shall also be issued to a family member of a union citizens as referred to in article 3 of directive 2004 / 38 / ec as well as an applicant who proves the need or justifies the intention to travel frequently and / or regularly provided that the applicant proves his integrity and reliability , in particular the lawful use of previous uniform visas , or visas with limited territorial validity , national long - stay visas or residence permits issued by a member state , his economic situation in the country of origin and his genuine intention to leave the territory of the member states before the expiry of the visa for which he has applied .


### when the member state concerned considers it necessary on humanitarian grounds , for reasons of national interest or because of international obligations , ### when the member state concerned considers it necessary on humanitarian grounds , for reasons of national interest or because of international obligations , in particular when it is necessary in order to ensure the international protection of the person concerned in accordance with the united nations convention relating to the status of refugees of 1951 or other relevant union and international instruments ,


### when the visa sticker is filled in the machine - readable zone shall be filled in , as provided for in icao document 9303 , part 2 . ### when the visa sticker is filled in , the mandatory entries set out in annex va shall be inserted and the machine - readable zone shall be filled in , as provided for in icao document 9303 , part 2 .


### the printed visa sticker containing the data provided for in article 24 shall be affixed to the travel document . ### the printed visa sticker containing the data provided for in article 24 and annex va shall be affixed to the travel document in accordance with the provisions set out in annex vb .


### a visa holder whose visa has been annulled or revoked shall have the right to appeal , unless the visa was revoked at his request in accordance with paragraph 3 . appeals shall be conducted against the member state that has taken the decision on the annulment or revocation and in accordance with the national law of that member state . member states shall provide applicants with information regarding the procedure to be followed in the event of an appeal , as specified in annex v . ### a visa holder whose visa has been annulled or revoked shall have the right to appeal including the right to a judicial remedy , unless the visa was revoked at his request in accordance with paragraph 3 . member states shall ensure that their national appeal procedures in visa cases are swift and easily accessible . appeals shall be conducted against the member state that has taken the decision on the annulment or revocation and in accordance with the national law of that member state . in case of a decision overturned after the appeal , the applicant shall be reimbursed any costs incurred as a result of the wrongful decision . member states shall provide applicants with information regarding the procedure to be followed in the event of an appeal , as specified in annex v .


### member states shall notify the envisaged schemes to the european parliament , the council and the commission at the latest three months before the start of their implementation . the notification shall define the categories of beneficiaries , the geographical scope , the organisational modalities of the scheme and the measures envisaged to ensure the verification of the visa issuing conditions . ### member states shall notify the envisaged schemes to the european parliament , the council and the commission at the latest three months before the start of their implementation . the notification shall define the categories of beneficiaries , the geographical scope , the organisational modalities of the scheme , the measures envisaged to ensure the verification of the visa issuing conditions and , if applicable , the modalities of the online pre - registration system .


### before issuing a visa at the border to a seafarer the competent national authorities shall make sure that the necessary information concerning the seafarer in question has been exchanged . ### before issuing a visa at the border to a seafarer in transit , the competent national authorities shall comply with the rules set out in annex vc , part 1 , and make sure that the necessary information concerning the seafarer in question has been exchanged by means of a duly completed form for seafarers in transit , as set out in annex vc , part 2 .


### cooperate with one or more other member states under representation arrangements or any other form of consular cooperation . ### cooperate with one or more other member states , within the framework of local schengen cooperation or by other appropriate contacts , in the form of limited representation , representation , co - location , a common application centre , or any other form of consular cooperation such as schengen visa centres .


### a member state may also cooperate with an external service provider in accordance with article 41 . ### in particular circumstances or for reasons relating to the local situation , such as where : the high number of applicants does not allow the collection of applications and of data to be organised in a timely manner and in decent conditions ; it is not possible to ensure good territorial coverage of the third country concerned in any other way ; or the security situation in the third country concerned is particularly problematic ; and where cooperation with other member states proves not to be appropriate for the member state concerned , a member state may , if other solutions are not possible , also cooperate with an external service provider in accordance with article 41 .


### member states shall provide the commission with a copy of the legal instrument referred to in paragraph 2 . by 1st january each year , member states shall report to the commission on their cooperation with and monitoring of external service providers worldwide . ### member states shall provide the commission with a copy of the legal instrument referred to in paragraph 2 . by 1st january each year , member states shall report to the commission on their cooperation with and monitoring of external service providers worldwide . this report shall include detailed information in respect of how member states monitor the activities of the external service providers and how the external service providers ensure the fulfilment of the requirements set out in the legal instrument concluded with the member state referred to in paragraph 2 . it shall also include information about the reports referred to in point c of annex vi as well as any other breaches of the legal instrument through the external service provider .


### member states ' central authorities and consulates shall provide the public with all relevant information in relation to the application for a visa in particular : ### member states ' central authorities and consulates shall provide the public with all relevant information in relation to the application for and the use of a visa in particular :


### the criteria , conditions and procedures for applying for a visa ; ### the criteria , conditions and procedures for applying for a visa including the supporting documents necessary and the standards for the photograph referred to in article 9 ;


### an annual report shall be drawn up within each jurisdiction by 31 december each year . on the basis of these reports , the commission shall draw up an annual report on the state of affairs of local schengen cooperation to be submitted to the european parliament and the council . ### an annual report shall be drawn up within each jurisdiction by 31 december each year and be published by the commission on its website .


### powers to adopt delegated acts referred to in article 3 and , shall be conferred on the commission for an indeterminate period of time . ### powers to adopt delegated acts referred to in article 3 and , article 47a and article 50 shall be conferred on the commission for an indeterminate period of time .


### the delegation of power referred to in article 3 and may be revoked at any time by the european parliament or by the council . a decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of power specified in that decision . it shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the official journal of the europen union or at a later date specified therein . it shall not affect the validity of any delegated act already in force . ### the delegation of power referred to in article 3 and , article 47a and article 50 may be revoked at any time by the european parliament or by the council . a decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of power specified in that decision . it shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the official journal of the european union or at a later date specified therein . it shall not affect the validity of any delegated act already in force .


### a delegated act adopted pursuant to article 3 and shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the european parliament or the council within a period of two months of notification of that act to the european parliament and the council or if before the expiry of that period , the european parliament and the council have both informed the commission that they will not object . that period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the european parliament or of the council . ### a delegated act adopted pursuant to article 3 and , article 47a and article 50 shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the european parliament or the council within a period of two months of notification of that act to the european parliament and the council or if before the expiry of that period , the european parliament and the council have both informed the commission that they will not object . that period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the european parliament or of the council .


### the commission shall by means of implementing acts adopt the operational instructions on the practical application of the provisions of this regulation . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 51 . ### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 48 concerning the adoption of the operational instructions on the practical application of the provisions of this regulation .


### article 51 shall apply from [ 3 months after the day of entry into force ] . ### articles 48 , 49 , 50 and 51 shall apply from [ 3 months after the day of entry into force ] .


### justification for the purpose and conditions of the intended stay was not provided ### justification for the purpose and conditions of the intended stay was not provided the following document could not be provided :


### one or more member state consider you to be a threat to public policy , internal security , public health as defined in article 2 of regulation no 562 / 2006 or the international relations of one or more of the member states ) ### one or more member state consider you to be a threat to public policy , internal security , public health as defined in article 2 of regulation no 562 / 2006 or the international relations of one or more of the member states ) the member states are : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .


### additional remarks : you may appeal against the decision to refuse / annul / revoke a visa . ### further details as to the reasons for the decision and additional remarks : you may appeal against this decision .


### signature of person concerned7 ________________ 7 if required by national law . ### signature of person concerned


### article 191 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union requires that union policy is based on the principle that the polluter should pay and , on this basis , directive 2003 / 87 / ec provides for a transition to full auctioning over time . avoiding carbon leakage is a justification to postpone full transition , and targeted free allocation of allowances to industry is justified in order to address genuine risks of increases in greenhouse gas emissions in third countries where industry is not subject to comparable carbon constraints as long as comparable climate policy measures are not undertaken by other major economies . ### article 191 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union requires that union policy is based on the principle that the polluter should pay and , on this basis , directive 2003 / 87 / ec provides for a transition to full auctioning over time . avoiding carbon leakage is a justification to temporarily postpone full transition , and precisely targeted free allocation of allowances to industry is a justified exception from the principle that the polluter should pay only as long as no over - allocation occurs , in order to address genuine risks of increases in greenhouse gas emissions in third countries where industry is not subject to comparable carbon constraints as long as comparable climate policy measures are not undertaken by other major economies .


### the main long - term incentive from this directive for the capture and storage of co2 , new renewable energy technologies and breakthrough innovation in low - carbon technologies and processes is the carbon price signal it creates and that allowances will not need to be surrendered for co2 emissions which are permanently stored or avoided . in addition , to supplement the resources already being used to accelerate demonstration of commercial ccs facilities and innovative renewable energy technologies , eu ets allowances should be used to provide guaranteed rewards for deployment of ccs facilities , new renewable energy technologies and industrial innovation in low - carbon technologies and processes in the union for co2 stored or avoided on a sufficient scale , provided an agreement on knowledge sharing is in place . the majority of this support should be dependent on verified avoidance of greenhouse gas emissions , while some support may be given when pre - determined milestones are reached taking into account the technology deployed . the maximum percentage of project costs to be supported may vary by category of project . ### the main long - term incentive from this directive for the capture and storage of co2 , new renewable energy technologies and breakthrough innovation in low - carbon technologies and processes and small - scale innovative projects is the carbon price signal it creates and that allowances will not need to be surrendered for co2 emissions which are permanently stored or avoided . in addition , to supplement the resources already being used to accelerate demonstration of commercial ccs facilities and innovative renewable energy technologies , eu ets allowances should be used to provide guaranteed rewards for deployment of ccs facilities , new renewable energy technologies and industrial innovation in low - carbon technologies and processes , even at smaller scales , in the union for co2 stored or avoided on a sufficient scale , provided an agreement on knowledge sharing is in place . the majority of this support should be dependent on verified avoidance of greenhouse gas emissions , while some support may be given when pre - determined milestones are reached taking into account the technology deployed . the maximum percentage of project costs to be supported may vary by category of project .


### a modernisation fund should be established from 2% of the total eu ets allowances , and auctioned in accordance with the rules and modalities for auctions taking place on the common auction platform set out in regulation 1031 / 2010 . member states who in 2013 had a gdp per capita at market exchange rates of below 60% below the union average should be eligible for funding from the modernisation fund and derogate up to 2030 from the principle of full auctioning for electricity generation by using the option of free allocation in order to transparently promote real investments modernising their energy sector while avoiding distortions of the internal energy market . the rules for governing the modernisation fund should provide a coherent , comprehensive and transparent framework to ensure the most efficient implementation possible , taking into account the need for easy access by all participants . the function of the governance structure should be commensurate with the purpose of ensuring the appropriate use of the funds . that governance structure should be composed of an investment board and a management committee and due account should be taken of the expertise of the eib in the decision - making process unless support is provided to small projects through loans from a national promotional banks or through grants via a national programme sharing the objectives of the modernisation fund . investments financed from the fund should be proposed by the member states . to ensure that the investment needs in low income member states are adequately addressed , the distribution of funds will take into account in equal shares verified emissions and gdp criteria . the financial assistance from the modernisation fund could be provided through different forms . ### a modernisation fund should be established from 2% of the total eu ets allowances , and auctioned in accordance with the rules and modalities for auctions taking place on the common auction platform set out in regulation 1031 / 2010 . member states who in 2013 had a gdp per capita at market exchange rates of below 60% below the union average should be eligible for funding from the modernisation fund and derogate up to 2030 from the principle of full auctioning for electricity generation by using the option of free allocation in order to transparently promote real investments modernising their energy sector in line with the union 2030 and 2050 climate and energy goals , while avoiding distortions of the internal energy market . the rules for governing the modernisation fund should provide a coherent , comprehensive and transparent framework to ensure the most efficient implementation possible , taking into account the need for easy access by all participants . the function of the governance structure should be commensurate with the purpose of ensuring the appropriate use of the funds . that governance structure should be composed of an investment board and a management committee and due account should be taken of the expertise of the eib in the decision - making process unless support is provided to small projects through loans from a national promotional banks or through grants via a national programme sharing the objectives of the modernisation fund . investments financed from the fund should be proposed by the member states and all financing from the fund should comply with specific eligibility criteria . to ensure that the investment needs in low income member states are adequately addressed , the distribution of funds will take into account in equal shares verified emissions and gdp criteria . the financial assistance from the modernisation fund could be provided through different forms .


### ' 1 . this directive shall apply to emissions from the activities listed in annex i and greenhouse gases listed in annex ii . ' ### in article 2 , paragraph 1 is replaced by the following : ' 1 . this directive shall apply to emissions from the activities listed in annex i and greenhouse gases listed in annex ii . emissions from maritime transport shall be covered by the scope of this directive as set out in chapter iva . '


### ' the operator shall inform the competent authority of any planned changes to the nature or functioning of the installation , or any extension or significant reduction of its capacity , which may require updating the greenhouse gas emissions permit . where appropriate , the competent authority shall update the permit . where there is a change in the identity of the installation ' s operator , the competent authority shall update the permit to include the name and address of the new operator . ' ### article 7 is replaced by the following : ' without undue delay , the operator shall inform the competent authority of any planned changes to the nature or functioning of the installation , or any extension or significant reduction of its capacity , which may require updating the greenhouse gas emissions permit . where appropriate , the competent authority shall update the permit . where there is a change in the identity of the installation ' s operator , the competent authority shall update the permit with the relevant identity and contact information of the new operator . '


### ' 3 . member states shall determine the use of revenues generated from the auctioning of allowances . at least 50 % of the revenues generated from the auctioning of allowances referred to in paragraph 2 , including all revenues from the auctioning referred to in paragraph 2 , points and , or the equivalent in financial value of these revenues , should be used for one or more of the following : ' ### in paragraph 3 , the introductory part is replaced by the following : ' 3 . no less than 100% of all revenues generated from the auctioning of allowances referred to in paragraph 2 , with the exemption of revenues from the auctioning referred to in paragraph 2 , point , or the equivalent in financial value of these revenues , shall be used for one or more of the following : '


### ' to develop renewable energies to meet the commitment of the community to using 20 % renewable energies by 2020 , as well as to develop other technologies contributing to the transition to a safe and sustainable low - carbon economy and to help meet the commitment of the community to increase energy efficiency by 20 % by 2020 ; ' ### in paragraph 3 , point is replaced by the following : ' to develop renewable energies to meet the engagements of using at least 30 % renewable energies by 2030 , as well as to develop other technologies contributing to the transition to a safe and sustainable low - carbon economy and to help meet the engagements to increase energy efficiency by at least 40 % by 2030 ; '


### allowances from the maximum amount referred to article 10a of this directive which were not allocated for free up to 2020 shall be set aside for new entrants and significant production increases , together with 250 million allowances placed in the market stability reserve pursuant to article 1 of decision 2015 / … of the european parliament and of the council . ### 3% of the union - wide quantity of allowances determined in accordance with articles 9 and 9a over the period from 2021 to 2030 shall be set aside for new entrants and significant production increases .


### 400 million allowances shall be available to support innovation in low - carbon technologies and processes in industrial sectors listed in annex i , and to help stimulate the construction and operation of commercial demonstration projects that aim at the environmentally safe capture and geological storage of co2 as well as demonstration projects of innovative renewable energy technologies , in the territory of the union . ### 400 million allowances shall be available to support innovation in low - carbon technologies and processes in industrial sectors listed in annex i , and to help stimulate the construction and operation of commercial demonstration projects that aim at the environmentally safe capture and geological storage of co2 as well as demonstration projects of innovative renewable energy technologies , in the territory of the union , including at a smaller scale where the investment is made in a smaller member state .


### the allowances shall be made available for innovation in low - carbon industrial technologies and processes and support for demonstration projects for the development of a wide range of ccs and innovative renewable energy technologies that are not yet commercially viable in geographically balanced locations . in order to promote innovative projects , up to 60% of the relevant costs of projects may be supported , out of which up to 40% may not be dependent on verified avoidance of greenhouse gas emissions provided that pre - determined milestones are attained taking into account the technology deployed . ### the allowances shall be made available for innovation in low - carbon industrial technologies , concepts and processes and support for demonstration projects for the development of a wide range of ccs , ccu and innovative renewable energy technologies that are not yet commercially viable in geographically balanced locations . in order to promote innovative projects , up to 75% of the relevant costs of projects may be supported , out of which up to 40% may not be dependent on verified avoidance of greenhouse gas emissions provided that pre - determined milestones are attained taking into account the technology deployed .


### each year , the management committee shall report to the commission on experience with the evaluation and selection of investments . the commission shall review the basis on which projects are selected by 31 december 2024 and , where appropriate , make proposals to the management committee . ### each year , the advisory board shall report to the commission and the european parliament on experience with the evaluation and selection of investments . the commission shall review the basis on which projects are selected by 31 december 2024 and , where appropriate , make proposals to the advisory board .


### ' 1 . each year the member states shall submit to the commission a report on the application of this directive . that report shall pay particular attention to the arrangements for the allocation of allowances , the operation of registries , the application of the implementing measures on monitoring and reporting , verification and accreditation and issues relating to compliance with this directive and on the fiscal treatment of allowances , if any . the first report shall be sent to the commission by 30 june 2005 . the report shall be drawn up on the basis of a questionnaire or outline drafted by the commission in accordance with the procedure laid down in article 6 of directive 91 / 692 / eec . the questionnaire or outline shall be sent to member states at least six months before the deadline for the submission of the first report . ### in article 21 , paragraph 1 is replaced by the following : ' 1 . each year the member states shall submit to the commission a report on the application of this directive . that report shall pay particular attention to the arrangements for the allocation of allowances , financial measures pursuant to article 10a , the operation of registries , the application of the implementing measures on monitoring and reporting , verification and accreditation and issues relating to compliance with this directive and on the fiscal treatment of allowances , if any . the first report shall be sent to the commission by 30 june 2005 . the report shall be drawn up on the basis of a questionnaire or outline drafted by the commission in accordance with the procedure laid down in article 6 of directive 91 / 692 / eec . the questionnaire or outline shall be sent to member states at least six months before the deadline for the submission of the first report .


### following consultation with the operator , member states may exclude from the community scheme installations which have reported to the competent authority emissions of less than 25 000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent and , where they carry out combustion activities , have a rated thermal input below 35 mw , excluding emissions from biomass , in each of the three years preceding the notification under point , and which are subject to measures that will achieve an equivalent contribution to emission reductions , if the member state concerned complies with the following conditions : it notifies the commission of each such installation , specifying the equivalent measures applying to that installation that will achieve an equivalent contribution to emission reductions that are in place , before the list of installations pursuant to article 11 has to be submitted and at the latest when this list is submitted to the commission ; it confirms that monitoring arrangements are in place to assess whether any installation emits 25 000 tonnes or more of carbon dioxide equivalent , excluding emissions from biomass , in any one calendar year . member states may allow simplified monitoring , reporting and verification measures for installations with average annual verified emissions between 2008 and 2010 which are below 5 000 tonnes a year , in accordance with article 14 ; it confirms that if any installation emits 25 000 tonnes or more of carbon dioxide equivalent , excluding emissions from biomass , in any one calendar year or the measures applying to that installation that will achieve an equivalent contribution to emission reductions are no longer in place , the installation will be reintroduced into the community scheme ; it publishes the information referred to in points , and for public comment . hospitals may also be excluded if they undertake equivalent measures . ### in article 27 , paragraph 1 is replaced by the following : ' 1 . following consultation with the operator , member states may exclude from the community scheme installations which have reported to the competent authority emissions of less than 25 000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent and , where they carry out combustion activities , have a rated thermal input below 35 mw , in each of the three years preceding the notification under point , and which are subject to measures that will achieve an equivalent contribution to emission reductions , if the member state concerned complies with the following conditions : it notifies the commission of each such installation , specifying the equivalent measures applying to that installation that will achieve an equivalent contribution to emission reductions that are in place , before the list of installations pursuant to article 11 has to be submitted and at the latest when this list is submitted to the commission ; it confirms that monitoring arrangements are in place to assess whether any installation emits 25 000 tonnes or more of carbon dioxide equivalent , in any one calendar year . member states may allow simplified monitoring , reporting and verification measures for installations with average annual verified emissions between 2008 and 2010 which are below 5 000 tonnes a year , in accordance with article 14 ; it confirms that if any installation emits 25 000 tonnes or more of carbon dioxide equivalent , in any one calendar year or the measures applying to that installation that will achieve an equivalent contribution to emission reductions are no longer in place , the installation will be reintroduced into the community scheme ; it publishes the information referred to in points , and for public comment . hospitals may also be excluded if they undertake equivalent measures . '


### ' 1 . following consultation with the operator , member states may exclude from the community scheme installations which have reported to the competent authority emissions of less than 25 000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent and , where they carry out combustion activities , have a rated thermal input below 35 mw , excluding emissions from biomass , in each of the three years preceding the notification under point , and which are subject to measures that will achieve an equivalent contribution to emission reductions , if the member state concerned complies with the following conditions : it notifies the commission of each such installation , specifying the equivalent measures applying to that installation that will achieve an equivalent contribution to emission reductions that are in place , before the list of installations pursuant to article 11 has to be submitted and at the latest when this list is submitted to the commission ; it confirms that monitoring arrangements are in place to assess whether any installation emits 25 000 tonnes or more of carbon dioxide equivalent , excluding emissions from biomass , in any one calendar year . member states may allow simplified monitoring , reporting and verification measures for installations with average annual verified emissions between 2008 and 2010 which are below 5 000 tonnes a year , in accordance with article 14 ; it confirms that if any installation emits 25 000 tonnes or more of carbon dioxide equivalent , excluding emissions from biomass , in any one calendar year or the measures applying to that installation that will achieve an equivalent contribution to emission reductions are no longer in place , the installation will be reintroduced into the community scheme ; it publishes the information referred to in points , and for public comment . hospitals may also be excluded if they undertake equivalent measures . ' ### in article 27 , paragraph 1 is replaced by the following : ' 1 . following consultation with the operator , member states may exclude from the community scheme installations which have reported to the competent authority emissions of less than 50 000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent and , where they carry out combustion activities , have a rated thermal input below 75 mw , excluding emissions from biomass , in each of the three years preceding the notification under point , and which are subject to measures that will achieve an equivalent contribution to emission reductions , if the member state concerned complies with the following conditions : it notifies the commission of each such installation , specifying the equivalent measures applying to that installation that will achieve an equivalent contribution to emission reductions that are in place , before the list of installations pursuant to article 11 has to be submitted and at the latest when this list is submitted to the commission ; it confirms that monitoring arrangements are in place to assess whether any installation emits 50 000 tonnes or more of carbon dioxide equivalent , excluding emissions from biomass , in any one calendar year . member states may allow simplified monitoring , reporting and verification measures for installations with average annual verified emissions between 2008 and 2010 which are below 5 000 tonnes a year , in accordance with article 14 ; it confirms that if any installation emits 50 000 tonnes or more of carbon dioxide equivalent , excluding emissions from biomass , in any one calendar year or the measures applying to that installation that will achieve an equivalent contribution to emission reductions are no longer in place , the installation will be reintroduced into the community scheme ; it publishes the information referred to in points , and for public comment . hospitals may also be excluded if they undertake equivalent measures . '


### ' 1 . following consultation with the operator , member states may exclude from the community scheme installations which have reported to the competent authority emissions of less than 25 000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent and , where they carry out combustion activities , have a rated thermal input below 35 mw , excluding emissions from biomass , in each of the three years preceding the notification under point , and which are subject to measures that will achieve an equivalent contribution to emission reductions , if the member state concerned complies with the following conditions : it notifies the commission of each such installation , specifying the equivalent measures applying to that installation that will achieve an equivalent contribution to emission reductions that are in place , before the list of installations pursuant to article 11 has to be submitted and at the latest when this list is submitted to the commission ; it confirms that monitoring arrangements are in place to assess whether any installation emits 25 000 tonnes or more of carbon dioxide equivalent , excluding emissions from biomass , in any one calendar year . member states may allow simplified monitoring , reporting and verification measures for installations with average annual verified emissions between 2008 and 2010 which are below 5 000 tonnes a year , in accordance with article 14 ; it confirms that if any installation emits 25 000 tonnes or more of carbon dioxide equivalent , excluding emissions from biomass , in any one calendar year or the measures applying to that installation that will achieve an equivalent contribution to emission reductions are no longer in place , the installation will be reintroduced into the community scheme ; ' it publishes the information referred to in points , and for public comment . hospitals may also be excluded if they undertake equivalent measures . ' ### in article 27 , paragraph 1 is replaced by the following : ' 1 . following consultation with the operator , member states may exclude from the community scheme installations which have reported to the competent authority emissions of less than 25 000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent and , where they carry out combustion activities , have a rated thermal input below 35 mw , in each of the three years preceding the notification under point , and which are subject to measures that will achieve an equivalent contribution to emission reductions , if the member state concerned complies with the following conditions : it notifies the commission of each such installation , specifying the equivalent measures applying to that installation that will achieve an equivalent contribution to emission reductions that are in place , before the list of installations pursuant to article 11 has to be submitted and at the latest when this list is submitted to the commission ; it confirms that monitoring arrangements are in place to assess whether any installation emits 25 000 tonnes or more of carbon dioxide equivalent , in any one calendar year . member states may allow simplified monitoring , reporting and verification measures for installations with average annual verified emissions between 2008 and 2010 which are below 5 000 tonnes a year , in accordance with article 14 ; it confirms that if any installation emits 25 000 tonnes or more of carbon dioxide equivalent , in any one calendar year or the measures applying to that installation that will achieve an equivalent contribution to emission reductions are no longer in place , the installation will be reintroduced into the community scheme ; ' it publishes the information referred to in points , and for public comment . hospitals may also be excluded if they undertake equivalent measures . '


### ' report to ensure the better functioning of the carbon market if , on the basis of the regular reports on the carbon market referred to in article 10 , the commission has evidence that the carbon market is not functioning properly , it shall submit a report to the european parliament and to the council . the report may be accompanied , if appropriate , by proposals aiming at increasing transparency of the carbon market and addressing measures to improve its functioning . ' ### article 29 is amended as follows : ' report to ensure the better functioning of the carbon market if , on the basis of regular reports on the carbon market referred to in article 10 , the commission has evidence that the carbon market is not functioning properly , it shall submit a report to the european parliament and to the council . the report shall include a section dedicated to the interaction between the eu ets and other union and national policies , as regards the volumes of emission reductions and the cost - effectiveness of such policies . the report may be accompanied , if appropriate , by proposals aiming at increasing transparency of the carbon market , and addressing measures to improve its functioning and capacity to contribute to reaching the union ' s 2030 and 2050 climate and energy goals . '


### ‘ the european parliament , the council or the commission may lodge with the authority a request for verification of compliance by a specific european political party or european political foundation with the conditions laid down in point of article 3 and point of article 3 . in such cases , and in the cases referred to in point of article 16 , the authority shall ask the committee of independent eminent persons established by article 11 for an opinion on the subject . the committee shall give its opinion within two months . ’ ### the first subparagraph of article 10 is replaced by the following : ‘ the european parliament , on its own initiative or following reasoned request from a group of citizens , according to the relevant provisions of its rules of procedure , the council or the commission may lodge with the authority a request for verification of compliance by a specific european political party or european political foundation with the conditions laid down in point of article 3 and point of article 3 . in such cases , and in the cases referred to in point of article 16 , the authority shall ask the committee of independent eminent persons established by article 11 for an opinion on the subject . the committee shall give its opinion within two months . ’


### –95 % shall be distributed in proportion to their share of elected members of the european parliament among the beneficiary european political parties . ### –95 % shall be distributed among the beneficiary european political parties in proportion to their share of elected members of the european parliament who are full members of a european political group .


### — 95 % shall be distributed in proportion to their share of elected members of the european parliament among the beneficiary european political parties . ### — 95 % shall be distributed among the beneficiary european political parties in proportion to their share of elected members of the european parliament who are full members of a european political party .


### where the party or foundation in question did not fulfil one or more of the conditions set out in article 3 or article 3 at the moment of its registration and where the party or foundation has provoked the decision to register it by means of false or incomplete information relating to those conditions ; a decision removing the party or foundation from the register shall be adopted within a reasonable period from the moment at which the authority could have ascertained that the party or foundation in question did not fulfil the condition or conditions concerned ; ### where a decision to register the party or foundation in question is based on incorrect or misleading information for which the applicant is responsible or where that decision has been obtained by deceit ;


### the european parliament shall , after consultation of the authority , publish five years after the moment at which this regulation becomes applicable , a report on the application of this regulation and on the activities funded . the report shall indicate , where appropriate , possible amendments to be made to the statute and funding systems . ### the european parliament shall , after consultation of the authority , publish at the end of the third year after the moment at which this regulation becomes applicable and thereafter every five years , a report on the application of this regulation and on the activities funded . the report shall indicate , where appropriate , possible amendments to be made to the statute and funding systems .


### the european union is built on solidarity , among its citizens and among its member states . this common value guides its actions and provides the necessary unity to cope with current and future societal challenges , which young europeans are willing to help address by expressing their solidarity in practice . ### the european union is built on solidarity , among its citizens and among its member states . this common value guides its actions and provides the necessary unity to cope with current and future societal challenges at european and international level , which young europeans are willing to help address by expressing their solidarity in practice .