### delegated acts the powers to adopt the delegated acts referred to in this regulation shall be conferred on the commission for an indeterminate period of time . as soon as it adopts a delegated act , the commission shall notify it simultaneously to the european parliament and to the council . 2 . the delegation of power referred to in paragraph 1 may be revoked by the european parliament or by the council . the institution which has commenced an internal procedure for deciding whether to revoke the delegation of power shall endeavour to inform the other institution and the commission within a reasonable time before the final decision is taken , indicating the delegated powers which could be subject to revocation and possible reasons for a revocation . the decision of revocation shall put an end to the delegation of the powers specified in that decision . it shall take effect immediately or at a later date specified therein . it shall not affect the validity of the delegated acts already in force . it shall be published in the official journal of the european union . 3 . the european parliament and the council may object to the delegated act within a period of two months from the date of notification . at the initiative of the european parliament or the council this period shall be extended by one month . if , on expiry of that period , neither the european parliament nor the council has objected to the delegated act , it shall be published in the official journal of the european union and shall enter into force at the date stated therein . the delegated act may be published in the official journal of the european union and enter into force before the expiry of that period if the european parliament and the council have both informed the commission of their intention not to raise objections . if the european parliament or the council objects to a delegated act , it shall not enter into force . the institution which objects shall state the reasons for objecting to the delegated act . ### exercise of delegation the power to adopt delegated acts is conferred on the commission subject to the conditions laid down in this article . 2 . the delegation of power referred to in article 2a , article 6 , article 8 , article 9 , articles 11a and 11a , article 12 , articles 27a , 27a , 27a , 27a and 27a , article 31a , article 33 , article 40 , articles 45a , 45a , 45a , 45a and 45a , article 54a , articles 62a , 62a or 62a , article 67a , article 68 , article 76a , article 77 , article 81 , articles 85 or 85 , articles 87 , 87 , 87 , 87 and 87 , article 89 , article 90 , article 91 , articles 97 , 97 , 97 , 98 and 98 , article 103 , article 105 , article 110 , articles 111 and 111 , article 113 new , articles 115 and 115new , articles 116 , 116 and 116 , articles 124 and 124 and article 132 shall be conferred on the commission for a period of five years from . . . * . the commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegated powers no later than nine months before the end of this five years period . the delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration , unless the european parliament or the council opposes such extension not later than three month before the end of each period . 3 . the delegation of power referred to in article 2a , article 6 , article 8 , article 9 , articles 11a and 11a , article 12 , articles 27a , 27a , 27a , 27a and 27a , article 31a , article 33 , article 40 , articles 45a , 45a , 45a , 45a and45a , article 54a , articles 62a , 62a and62a , article 67a , article 68 , article 76a , article 77 , article 81 , articles 85 and 85 , articles 87 , 87 , 87 , 87 and 87 , article 89 , article 90 , article 91 , articles 97 , 97 and 97 , articles 98 and 98 , article 103 , article 105 , article 110 , articles 111 and 111 , article 113 new , articles 115 and 115 new , articles 116 , 116 and 116 , article 124 , article 124 and article 132 may be revoked at any time by the european parliament or by the council . the decision of revocation shall put an end to the delegation of the powers 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 on a later date specified therein . it shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force . 4 . as soon as it adopts a delegated act , the commission shall notify it simultaneously to the european parliament and to the council . 5 . a delegated act adopted pursuant to articles 2a , 6 , 8 , 9 , 11a , 11a , 12 , 27a , 27a , 27a , 27a , 27a , 31a , 33 , 40 , 45a , 45a , 45a , 45a , 45a , 54a , 62a , 62a , 62a , 67a , 68 , 76a , 77 , 81 , 85 , 85 , 87 , 87 , 87 , 87 , 87 , 89 , 90 , 91 , 97 , 97 , 97 , 98 , 98 , 103 , 105 , 110 , 111 , 111 , 113new , 115 , 115new , 116 , 116 , 116 , 124 , 124 , 132 shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the parliament or the council within a period of two months of adoption of that act or if 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 the council . * oj : please insert the date of entry into force of this regulation .


### implementing acts - committee to be completed following the adoption of the regulation laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control envisaged in article 291 tfeu , which is currently under discussion before the pe and the council . ### committee procedure the commission shall be assisted by the committee for direct payments . that committee shall be a committee within the meaning of regulation no &#8230 ; / 2011 . 2 . where reference is made to this paragraph , article 5 of regulation no … / 2011 shall apply .


### when competent authorities organise their public passenger transport services they need to ensure that public service obligations and the geographical scope of public service contracts are appropriate , necessary and proportionate to achieve the objectives of the public passenger transport policy in their territory . this policy should be set out in public transport plans leaving scope for market based transport solutions . the process of defining public transport plans and public service obligations should be made transparent to relevant stakeholders including potential market entrants . ### when competent authorities organise their public passenger transport services they need to ensure that public service obligations and the geographical scope of public service contracts are appropriate , necessary and proportionate to achieve the objectives of the public passenger transport policy in their territory . this policy should be set out in all plans for sustainable public transport leaving scope for market based transport solutions . the process of defining public transport plans and public service obligations should be made transparent to relevant stakeholders including potential market entrants .


### preparing railway undertakings for mandatory competitive tendering for public service contracts requires some extra time to allow effective and sustainable internal restructuring of companies to which such contracts were directly awarded in the past . transitional measures are therefore necessary for contracts directly awarded between the date of entry into force of this regulation and 3 december 2019 . ### preparing railway undertakings for competitive tendering for public service contracts requires some extra time to allow effective and sustainable internal restructuring of companies to which such contracts were directly awarded in the past . they should therefore already take action to phase - in this tendering procedure , although it is not until 2029 that all public service contracts in the field of public rail passenger transport have to be awarded in accordance with the procurement procedures laid down in this regulation .


### public transport plans and public service obligations ### socially , environmentally and economically sustainable public transport plans and public service obligations


### in establishing public transport plans , competent authorities shall have regard in particular to applicable rules regarding passenger rights , social , employment and environmental protection . ### in order to ensure transparent and comparable terms of competition between operators and to avert the risk of social dumping , competent authorities may impose specific social and service - quality standards .


### in establishing public transport plans , competent authorities shall have regard in particular to applicable rules regarding passenger rights , social , employment and environmental protection . ### in order to ensure transparent and comparable terms of competition between operators and to avert the risk of social dumping , competent authorities may impose specific social and service quality standards .


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


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


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


### without prejudice to paragraph 3 , the award of public service contracts by rail with the exception of other track - based modes such as metro or tramways shall comply with article 5 as from 3 december 2019 . all public service contracts by other track - based modes and by road must have been awarded in compliance with article 5 by 3 december 2019 at the latest . during the transitional period running until 3 december 2019 , member states shall take measures to gradually comply with article 5 in order to avoid serious structural problems in particular relating to transport capacity . ### without prejudice to paragraph 3 , the award of public service contracts for transport by road and other track - based modes such as metro or tramways shall comply with article 5 as from 3 december 2019 . public service contracts concerning passenger transport by rail shall be awarded as from 3 december 2029 in compliance with article 5 . during the transitional periods , member states shall take measures to gradually comply with article 5 in order to avoid serious structural problems in particular relating to transport capacity .


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


### reducing early school - leaving and promoting equal access to good - quality early - childhood , primary and secondary education ; ### reducing early school - leaving and promoting equal access to good - quality early - childhood , primary and secondary education and vocational training ;


### enhancing the accessibility , use and quality of information and communication technologies , through the development of digital literacy , investment in e - inclusion , e - skills and related entrepreneurial skills ; ### enhancing the accessibility , use and quality of information and communication technologies , through the development of digital literacy , investment in e - inclusion , e - skills and related entrepreneurial skills , including in applications intended to promote , and to make better use of , tangible and intangible cultural heritage and cultural tourism ;


### the involvement of the social partners and other stakeholders , in particular non - governmental organisations , in the implementation of operational programmes , as referred to in article 5 of regulation no [ &#8230 ; ] , may take the form of global grants as defined in article 113 of regulation no [ &#8230 ; ] . in such a case , the operational programme shall identify the part of the programme concerned by the global grant , including an indicative financial allocation from each priority axis to it . ### the involvement of the social partners and other stakeholders , in particular non - governmental organisations and the social economy , in the implementation of operational programmes , as referred to in article 5 of regulation no [ &#8230 ; ] , may take the form of global grants as defined in article 113 of regulation no [ &#8230 ; ] . in such a case , the operational programme shall identify the part of the programme concerned by the global grant , including an indicative financial allocation from each priority axis to it .


### the member states and the commission shall promote equality between men and women through mainstreaming as referred to in article 7 of regulation no [ … ] and specific targeted actions as referred to in article 3 , in particular with the aim of increasing the sustainable participation and progress of women in employment , reducing gender - based segregation in the labour market , combating gender stereotypes in education and training and promoting reconciliation of work and personal life for men and women . ### the member states and the commission shall promote equality between men and women through mainstreaming as referred to in article 7 of regulation no [ … ] and specific targeted actions as referred to in article 3 , in particular with the aim of increasing the sustainable participation and progress of women in employment and entrepreneurship , reducing gender - based segregation in the labour market , combating gender stereotypes in education and training and promoting reconciliation of work and personal life for men and women .


### the commission shall facilitate capacity building for social innovation , in particular through supporting mutual learning , establishing networks , and disseminating good practices and methodologies . ### the commission shall facilitate capacity building for social and cultural innovation , in particular through supporting mutual learning , establishing networks , and disseminating good practices and methodologies .


### member states shall support transnational cooperation with the aim of promoting mutual learning and thereby increasing the effectiveness of policies supported by the esf . transnational cooperation shall involve partners from at least two member states . ### member states shall support transnational cooperation with the aim of promoting intercultural dialogue and mutual learning and thereby increasing the effectiveness of policies supported by the esf . transnational cooperation shall involve partners from at least two member states .


### each member state shall agree with the commission the technical protocols for the update of the european central repository by transfer of all safety related information contained in the national databases referred to in article 6 . ### the commission shall agree with the member states the common technical protocols used for the update of the european central repository by transfer of all safety related information contained in the national databases referred to in article 6 .


### any entity entrusted with regulating civil aviation safety or with investigating civil aviation accidents and incidents within the union shall have online access to information on occurrences contained in the european central repository . ### any entity entrusted with regulating civil aviation safety or with investigating civil aviation accidents and incidents within the union shall have secure online access to information on occurrences contained in the european central repository .


### information obtained from the analysis of occurrence reports shall be used by member states to help determine remedial actions to be taken within the state safety programme . ### information obtained from the analysis of occurrence reports shall be used by member states to help determine remedial actions to be taken within the state safety programme and penalties for failure on the part of the organisation concerned to adopt and implement the necessary additional measures .


### the collaboration shall be carried out by a network of aviation safety analysts . ### the collaboration shall be carried out by a network of aviation safety analysts from all the member states .


### the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in articles 7 , 8 , 11 and 17 shall be conferred on the commission for an indeterminate period of time . ### the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in articles 7 , 8 , 11 and 17 shall be conferred on the commission for a period of five years from the date of entry into force of this regulation . the commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the five - year period . the delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration , unless the european parliament or the council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period .


### different sources of community funding are available to support member states to finance the necessary investment in indigenous production and infrastructure , notably loans and guarantees from the european investment bank or funding from regional , structural or cohesion funds . the european investment bank as well as the community external instruments such as enpi , ipa and dci can also finance actions in third countries in order to improve security of energy supply . ### different sources of community funding are available to support member states to finance the necessary investment in indigenous production , infrastructure and energy efficiency measures , notably loans and guarantees from the european investment bank or funding from regional , structural or cohesion funds . the european investment bank as well as the community external instruments such as enpi , ipa and dci can also finance actions in third countries in order to improve security of energy supply . community funding is especially important to improve interconnectivity of regions and member states which are considered to be ' energy islands ' .


### the precise definition of the roles and responsibilities of all natural gas undertakings and competent authorities is therefore crucial in maintaining the well - functioning of the internal market , particularly in supply disruptions and crisis situations . ### the precise definition of the roles and responsibilities of all natural gas undertakings , competent authorities and the commission is therefore crucial in maintaining the well - functioning of the internal market , particularly in supply disruptions and crisis situations .


### in order to ensure the highest level of preparedness in case of supply disruption , emergency plans should be established by all natural gas undertakings together with the competent authorities . such plans should be mutually consistent . their content should follow best practices among existing plans and should define clear roles and responsibilities for all concerned natural gas undertakings and competent authorities . joint emergency plans at regional level , should be established where possible and necessary . ### in order to ensure the highest level of preparedness in case of supply disruption , emergency plans should be established by all natural gas undertakings together with the competent authorities . such plans should be mutually consistent at national , regional and community level . their content should follow best practices among existing plans and should define clear roles and responsibilities for all concerned natural gas undertakings and competent authorities . joint emergency plans at regional level , should be established where possible and necessary .


### to strengthen the solidarity between member states in the case of a community emergency and in particular to support member states which are exposed to less favourable geographical or geological conditions , member states should devise specific measures to exercise solidarity , including measures such as commercial agreements between natural gas undertakings , compensation mechanisms , increased gas exports or increased releases from storages . solidarity measures may be particularly appropriate between member states for which the commission recommends the establishment of joint preventive actions plans or emergency plans at regional level . ### to strengthen the solidarity between member states in the case of a community emergency and in particular to support member states which are exposed to less favourable geographical or geological conditions , for instance member states which are ' energy islands ' , member states should devise specific measures to exercise solidarity , including measures such as commercial agreements between natural gas undertakings , compensation mechanisms , increased gas exports or increased releases from storages . solidarity measures may be particularly appropriate between member states for which the commission recommends the establishment of joint preventive actions plans or emergency plans at regional level .


### text proposed by the commission ' protected customers ' means all household customers already connected to a gas distribution network , and , if the member state concerned so decides , can also include small and medium - sized enterprises , schools and hospitals provided that they are already connected to a gas distribution network ; ### ' protected customers ' means all household customers already connected to a gas distribution network , and , if the member state concerned so decides , can also include small and medium - sized enterprises , schools , hospitals and other institutions providing medical , social and educational public services provided that they are already connected to a gas distribution network ;


### text proposed by the commission by [ 31 march 2011 ; 12 months from entry into force ] at the latest , the competent authority , after consultation of the natural gas undertakings , of the relevant organisations representing the interests of household and industrial customers and of the regulatory authority , where it is not the competent authority , shall establish : ### by [ 31 march 2011 ; 12 months from entry into force ] at the latest , the competent authority , after consultation of the natural gas undertakings , of the relevant organisations representing the interests of household , industrial customers and other stakeholders and of the regulatory authority , where it is not the competent authority , shall establish :


### before adopting those plans the competent authorities shall exchange information and consult each other and the commission to ensure that their plans and measures are mutually consistent at the appropriate regional level . these consultations shall cover , as a minimum , interconnections , cross - border supplies , storage across borders and the physical capacity to transport gas in both directions . ### before adopting those plans the competent authorities shall exchange information and consult each other and the commission to ensure that their plans and measures are mutually consistent at the appropriate regional level . these consultations shall cover , as a minimum , interconnections , cross - border supplies , storage across borders and the physical capacity to transport gas in both directions , as well as contractual restrictions to provision of cross - border supplies .


### during the process mentioned in paragraph 2 the commission may recommend at which regional level the exchange of information and consultations shall take place . the commission , after consultation of the european network of transmission system operators for gas and the agency for the cooperation of energy regulators , may also recommend the establishment of a joint plan at regional level . ### during the process mentioned in paragraph 2 the commission may recommend at which regional level the exchange of information and consultations shall take place . the commission , if necessary after consultation of the european network of transmission system operators for gas and the agency for the cooperation of energy regulators , may also recommend or request the establishment of a joint plan at regional level .


### the transmission system operators shall enable permanent physical capacity to transport gas in both directions on all interconnections within two years from the entry into force of this regulation , except in cases where at the request of a competent authority , the commission decides that the addition of a bi - directional flow capacity would not enhance the security of supply of any member state . such decision may be reviewed if circumstances change . the level of the bi - directional flow capacity shall be reached in a cost efficient way and at least take into account the capacity required to meet the supply standard set in article 7 . within that two year period , the gas transmission system operator shall adapt the functioning of the transmission system as a whole so as to enable bi - directional gas flows . ### the transmission system operators shall enable permanent physical capacity to transport gas in both directions on all interconnections within two years from the entry into force of this regulation , except in cases where at the request of a competent authority , the commission decides that the addition of a bi - directional flow capacity would not enhance the security of supply of any member state . such decision may be reviewed if circumstances change . the level of the bi - directional flow capacity shall be reached in a cost efficient way and at least take into account the capacity required to meet the supply standard set in article 7 . within that two year period , the gas transmission system operator shall adapt the functioning of the transmission system as a whole so as to enable bi - directional gas flows . the gas transmission operator shall upgrade the infrastructure to ensure that methane leaks from pipelines and from compressor stations are minimised .


### national regulatory authorities shall take into account the costs of fulfilling the n - 1 standard and the costs of enabling the permanent physical capacity to transport gas in both directions in their approval of tariffs in line with article 41 of directive [ … / …ec ] . in the case of costs incurred in more than one member state , the national regulatory authorities of all member states concerned shall jointly decide on cost allocation . article 8 of regulation no … / … shall apply . ### national regulatory authorities shall take into account the costs of fulfilling the n - 1 standard and the costs of enabling the permanent physical capacity to transport gas in both directions in their approval of tariffs in line with article 41 of directive [ … / …ec ] . in the case of costs incurred in more than one member state , the national regulatory authorities of all member states concerned shall jointly decide on cost allocation . article 8 of regulation no … / … shall apply . the possibility to co - finance the improvement of the interconnectivity from community funds , especially for the regions which are considered to be ' energy islands ' , should be explored .


### the natural gas undertakings , the relevant organisations representing the interests of household and industrial customers and the regulatory authority , where it is not the competent authority , shall cooperate and provide all necessary information for the risk assessment . ### the natural gas undertakings , the relevant organisations representing the interests of household , industrial customers and other stakeholders and the regulatory authority , where it is not the competent authority , shall cooperate and provide all necessary information for the risk assessment .


### the commission shall convene the gas coordination group as soon as it declares community emergency . ### the commission may convene the gas coordination group as soon as it declares a community early warning or a community alert . the commission shall convene the gas coordination group as soon as it declares community emergency .


### – synthetic fuels , ### – synthetic fuels , such as dme ,


### ' publicly accessible recharging or refuelling point ' means a recharging or refuelling point which provides non - discriminatory access to the users ### ' publicly accessible recharging or refuelling point ' means a recharging or refuelling point which provides non - discriminatory access to the users and is fitted with equipment that is interoperable throughout the eu .


### member states shall ensure that a minimum number of recharging points for electric vehicles are put into place , at least the number given in the table in annex ii , by 31 december 2020 at the latest . ### member states shall ensure that a minimum number of recharging points for electric vehicles are put into place , at least the number given in the table in annex ii , by 31 december 2020 at the latest . the commission shall monitor the annual registration figures for electric vehicles in the eu , and by 1 january 2017 shall review the number of recharging points needed .


### all publicly accessible recharging points for electric vehicles shall be equipped with intelligent metering systems as defined in article 2 of directive 2012 / 27 / eu and respect the requirements laid down in article 9 of that directive . ### for recharging at publicly accessible recharging points for electric vehicles intelligent and transparent metering systems as defined in article 2 of directive 2012 / 27 / eu and respecting the requirements laid down in article 9 of that directive shall be installed .


### member states shall ensure that prices charged at publicly accessible recharging points are reasonable and do not include any penalty or prohibitive fees for recharging an electric vehicle by the user not having contractual relations with the operator of the recharging point . ### member states shall ensure that prices charged at publicly accessible recharging points are transparent and reasonable . price reductions for electric vehicle users having contractual relations with the operator of the recharging point must be clearly indicated .


### without prejudice to directive 2009 / 30 / ec , member states shall ensure that relevant , clear and simple information on the compatibility between all fuels on the market and vehicles is available : ### without prejudice to directive 2009 / 30 / ec , member states shall ensure that relevant , clear and simple information on the specifications of and compatibility between all fuels on the market and vehicles is available :


### on the vehicle . this requirement shall apply to all new vehicles sold on the territory of the member states from [ the date of the transposition of this directive ] , and for all other vehicles registered on the territory of the member states from the date of the first technical control of the vehicles following [ the date of the transposition of this directive ] . ### on the vehicle . this requirement shall apply to all new vehicles sold on the territory of the member states from [ the date of the transposition of this directive ] , and for all other vehicles registered on the territory of the member states from the date of the next technical control of the vehicles following [ the date of the transposition of this directive ] .


### targeted actions with the objective of promoting cooperation with specific third countries or groups of third countries shall be implemented on the basis of common interest and mutual benefit , taking into account their scientific and technological capabilities and market opportunities , and the expected impact . ### targeted actions with the objective of promoting cooperation with specific third countries or groups of third countries , in particular the eu’s strategic partners , shall be implemented on the basis of common interest and mutual benefit , taking into account their scientific and technological capabilities and market opportunities , and the expected impact .


### food security , sustainable agriculture , marine and maritime research , and the bio - economy ; ### food security , sustainable agriculture , sustainable aquaculture and fishing , marine and maritime research , and the bio - economy ;


### the specific objective is to secure sufficient supplies of safe and high quality food and other bio - based products , by developing productive and resource - efficient primary production systems , fostering related ecosystem services , along side competitive and low carbon supply chains . this will accelerate the transition to a sustainable european bio - economy . ### the specific objective is to secure sufficient supplies of safe and high quality healthy food and other bio - based products , by developing productive and resource - efficient primary production and food processing systems , fostering related ecosystem services , along side competitive and low carbon supply chains . this will accelerate the transition to a sustainable european bio - economy .


### a fully functional european bio - economy – encompassing the sustainable production of renewable resources from land and aquatic environments and their conversion into food , bio - based products and bioenergy as well as the related public goods - will generate high european added value . managed in a sustainable manner , it can reduce the environmental footprint of primary production and the supply chain as a whole . it can increase their competitiveness and provide jobs and business opportunities for rural and coastal development . the food security , sustainable agriculture , and overall bio - economy – related challenges are of a european and global nature . actions at union level are essential to bring together clusters to achieve the necessary breadth and critical mass to complement efforts made by a single or groups of member states . a multi - actor approach will ensure the necessary cross - fertilising interactions between researcher , businesses , farmers / producers , advisors and end - users . the union level is also necessary to ensure coherence in addressing this challenge across sectors and with strong links to relevant union policies . coordination of research and innovation at union level will stimulate and help to accelerate the required changes across the union . ### a fully functional european bio - economy – encompassing the sustainable production of renewable resources from land , marine and aquatic environments and their conversion into food , bio - based products and bioenergy as well as the related public goods - will generate high european added value . managed in a sustainable manner , it can reduce the environmental footprint of primary production and the supply chain as a whole . it can increase their competitiveness and provide jobs and business opportunities for rural and coastal development . the food security , sustainable agriculture , and overall bio - economy – related challenges are of a european and global nature . actions at union level are essential to bring together clusters to achieve the necessary breadth and critical mass to complement efforts made by a single or groups of member states . a multi - actor approach will ensure the necessary cross - fertilising interactions between researcher , businesses , farmers / producers , advisors and end - users . the union level is also necessary to ensure coherence in addressing this challenge across sectors and with strong links to relevant union policies . coordination of research and innovation at union level will stimulate and help to accelerate the required changes across the union .


### research and innovation will interface with a wide spectrum of union policies and related targets , including the common agriculture policy and the european innovation partnership ' agricultural productivity and sustainability ' , the common fisheries policy , the integrated maritime policy , the european climate change programme , the water framework directive , the marine strategy framework directive , the forestry action plan , the soil thematic strategy , the union ' s 2020 biodiversity strategy , the strategic energy technology plan , the union ' s innovation and industrial policies , external and development aid policies , plant health strategies , animal health and welfare strategies and regulatory frameworks to protect the environment , health and safety , to promote resource efficiency and climate action , and to reduce waste . a better integration of research and innovation into related union policies will significantly improve their european added value , provide leverage effects , increase societal relevance and help to further develop sustainable land , seas and oceans management and bio - economy markets . ### research and innovation will interface with a wide spectrum of union policies and related targets , including the common agriculture policy and the european innovation partnership ' agricultural productivity and sustainability ' , the common fisheries policy , the integrated maritime policy , the european climate change programme , the water framework directive , the marine strategy framework directive , the forestry action plan , the soil thematic strategy , the union ' s 2020 biodiversity strategy , the strategic energy technology plan , the union ' s innovation and industrial policies , external and development aid policies , plant health strategies , animal health and welfare strategies and regulatory frameworks to protect the environment , health and safety , to promote resource efficiency and climate action , and to reduce waste . a better integration of the full cycle from fundamental research to innovation into related union policies will significantly improve their european added value , provide leverage effects , increase societal relevance , provide healthy food products and help to further develop sustainable land , seas and oceans management and bio - economy markets .


### the aim is to sustainably exploit aquatic living resources to maximise social and economic benefits / returns from europe ' s oceans and seas . the activities shall focus on an optimal contribution to secure food supplies by developing sustainable and environmentally friendly fisheries and competitive european aquaculture in the context of the global economy and on boosting marine innovation through biotechnology to fuel smart ‘ blue’ growth . ### the aim is to sustainably exploit aquatic living resources to maximise social and economic benefits / returns from europe ' s oceans and seas and inland waters . the activities shall focus on an optimal contribution to secure food supplies by developing sustainable and environmentally friendly fisheries and competitive european aquaculture in the context of the global economy and on boosting marine innovation through biotechnology to fuel smart ‘ blue’ growth , in respect of the precautionary principle .


### the growing impacts from climate change and environmental problems , such as ocean acidification , ice melting in the arctic , land degradation and use , water shortages , chemical pollution and biodiversity loss , indicate that the planet is approaching its sustainability boundaries . for example , without improvements in efficiency , water demand is projected to overshoot supply by 40 % in 20 years time . forests are disappearing at an alarmingly high rate of 5 million hectares per year . interactions between resources can cause systemic risks – with the depletion of one resource generating an irreversible tipping point for other resources and ecosystems . based on current trends , the equivalent of more than two planet earths will be needed by 2050 to support the growing global population . ### the growing impacts from climate change and environmental problems , such as ocean acidification , changes in ocean circulation , the increase in seawater temperature , ice melting in the arctic , land degradation and use , water shortages , chemical pollution and biodiversity loss , indicate that the planet is approaching its sustainability boundaries . for example , without improvements in efficiency , water demand is projected to overshoot supply by 40 % in 20 years time . forests are disappearing at an alarmingly high rate of 5 million hectares per year . interactions between resources can cause systemic risks – with the depletion of one resource generating an irreversible tipping point for other resources and ecosystems . based on current trends , the equivalent of more than two planet earths will be needed by 2050 to support the growing global population .


### addressing the availability of raw materials calls for co - ordinated research and innovation efforts across many disciplines and sectors to help provide safe , economically feasible , environmentally sound and socially acceptable solutions along the entire value chain . innovation in these fields will provide opportunities for growth and jobs , as well as innovative options involving science , technology , the economy , policy and governance . for this reason , a european innovation partnership on raw materials is being prepared . ### addressing the availability of raw materials calls for co - ordinated research and innovation efforts across many disciplines and sectors to help provide safe , economically feasible , environmentally sound and socially acceptable solutions along the entire value chain . water challenges include water use in rural , urban and industrial environments and the protection of aquatic ecosystems . innovation in these fields will provide opportunities for growth and jobs , as well as innovative options involving science , technology , the economy , policy and governance . for this reason , european innovation partnerships on water efficiency and raw materials are being prepared .


### europe is facing a number of structural weaknesses when it comes to innovation capacity and the ability to deliver new services , products and processes . among the main issues at hand are europe ' s relatively poor record in talent attraction and retention ; the underutilisation of existing research strengths in terms of creating economic or social value ; low levels of entrepreneurial activity ; a scale of resources in poles of excellence which is insufficient to compete globally ; and an excessive number of barriers to collaboration within the knowledge triangle of higher education , research and business on a european level . ### europe is facing a number of structural weaknesses when it comes to innovation capacity and the ability to deliver new services , products and processes . among the main issues at hand are europe ' s relatively poor record in talent attraction and retention ; the underutilisation of existing research strengths in terms of creating economic or social value ; the lack of research results brought to the market ; low levels of entrepreneurial activity and the lack of an entrepreneurial mindset ; low levels of public investment in r&d , a scale of resources , including human resources , in poles of excellence which is insufficient to compete globally ; and an excessive number of barriers to collaboration within the knowledge triangle of higher education , research and business on a european level .


### healthcare professionals and patients should be empowered to report suspected serious incidents at national level using harmonised formats . the national competent authorities should inform manufacturers and share the information with their peers when they confirm that a serious incident has occurred in order to minimise recurrence of those incidents . ### healthcare professionals and patients should be empowered to report suspected serious incidents which affect the safety of patients , healthcare professionals or other persons , at national level using harmonised formats . the national competent authorities should inform manufacturers and share the information with their peers when they confirm that a serious incident has occurred in order to minimise recurrence of those incidents .


### the member states shall coordinate between them the development of standard web - based structured forms for reporting of serious incidents by healthcare professionals , users and patients . ### the member states shall coordinate between them the development of standard web - based structured forms for reporting of serious incidents by healthcare professionals , users and patients . member states shall nevertheless maintain other formats for reporting suspected serious incidents to national competent authorities .


### the information referred to in paragraph 1 shall include as a minimum : – the right of access to a lawyer , where necessary free of charge , – the right to be informed of the charge and , where appropriate , to be given access to the case - file , – the right to interpretation and translation , – the right to be brought promptly before a court if the suspected or accused person is arrested . ### the information referred to in paragraph 1 shall include as a minimum : −the right to interpretation and translation , – the right of access to a lawyer , – the conditions to obtain access to a lawyer free of charge , – the right to be informed of the accusation , – the right to access to the evidentiary material related to the case , – the right to remain silent .


### the letter of rights shall be drafted in simple language and shall include at least that information referred to in article 3 . annex i to this directive contains an indicative model of such a letter . ### where a person has been deprived of liberty , the letter of rights shall contain at least the elements set out in annex i to this directive with the addition of the information required under paragraph 2a .


### member states shall ensure that a procedure is in place to ascertain whether a suspected or accused person has received all information relevant to him in accordance with articles 3 to 7 . ### member states shall ensure that a procedure is in place to ascertain whether a suspected or accused person has received all information relevant to him / her in accordance with this directive .


### ' ingredient ' means an additive , tobacco , as well as any substance present in a finished tobacco product including paper , filter , inks , capsules and adhesives ; ### ‘ ingredient’ means any additive , substance present in a finished tobacco product including paper , filter , inks , capsules and adhesives ;


### the yield of cigarettes placed on the market or manufactured in the member states shall not be greater than : ### the yield of cigarettes placed on the market in the member states shall not be greater than :


### cover 75 % of the external area of both the front and back surface of the unit packet and any outside packaging ; ### cover 75 % of the external area of both the front and back surface of the unit packet and any outside packaging , with half of that area providing information on smoking cessation ;


### the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in articles 3 , 3 , 4 , 4 , 6 , 6 , 6 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 13 , 13 , 14 , 18 and 18 shall be conferred on the commission for an indeterminate period of time from [ office of publications : please insert the date of the entry into force of this directive ] . ### the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in articles 3 , 3 , 4 , 4 , 6 , 6 , 6 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 13 , 13 , 14 , 18 and 18 shall be conferred on the commission for a period of five years from [ office of publications : please insert the date of the entry into force of this directive ] . the commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than six months before the end of the five - year period . the delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration , unless the european parliament or the council opposes such extension no later than three months before the end of each period .


### the delegation of powers referred to in articles 3 , 3 , 4 , 4 , 6 , 6 , 6 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 13 , 13 , 14 , 18 and 18 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 the 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 . ### the delegation of power referred to in articles 3 , 3 , 4 , 4 , 6 , 6 , 6 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 13 , 13 and 14 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 the 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 acts already in force .


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


### since some member states have already put in place restrictions on short selling and since delegated acts and binding technical standards are provided for which should be adopted before the framework to be introduced can be usefully applied , it is necessary to provide for a sufficient period of time . ### since only some member states have already put in place restrictions on short selling , union - wide regulation should come into effect as soon as possible . this is also required because of the remaining high instability of the market and problems surrounding sovereign credit default swaps . the stabilisation envisaged by such union - wide regulation is therefore a matter of great urgency for the union as a whole .


### for the purposes of this regulation , a natural or legal person shall be considered to have an uncovered position in a credit default swap relating to an obligation of a member state or the union , to the extent that the credit default swap is not serving to hedge against the risk of default of the issuer where the natural or legal person has a long position in the sovereign debt of that issuer or any long position in the debt of an issuer for which the price of its debt has a high correlation with the price of the obligation of a member state or the union . the party under a credit default swap that is obliged to make the payment or pay the compensation in the event of a default or a credit event relating to the reference entity does not by reason of that obligation have an uncovered position for the purposes of this paragraph . ### for the purposes of this regulation , a natural or legal person shall be considered to have an uncovered position in a credit default swap relating to an obligation of a member state , the union or a systemically relevant institution resident or established in the union , to the extent that the credit default swap is not serving to hedge against the risk of default of the issuer where the natural or legal person has a long position in the debt instrument of that issuer or any long position in the debt of an issuer for which the price of its debt has a high correlation with the price of the obligation of a member state or the union . the party under a credit default swap that is obliged to make the payment or pay the compensation in the event of a default or a credit event relating to the reference entity does not by reason of that obligation have an uncovered position for the purposes of this paragraph .


### a natural or legal person may only enter into a short sale of a share admitted to trading on a trading venue or a short sale of a sovereign debt instrument where one of the following conditions is fulfilled : ### a natural or legal person may only enter into a short sale of a share admitted to trading on a trading venue or a short sale of a debt instrument where one of the following conditions is fulfilled :


### articles 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 and 12 shall not apply to the activities of an investment firm or a third country entity or a local firm that is a member of a trading venue or of a market in a third country , whose legal and supervisory framework has been declared equivalent pursuant to paragraph 2 , when it deals as principal in a financial instrument , whether traded on or outside a trading venue , in either or both of the following capacities : ### articles 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 and 12 shall also apply to the activities of an investment firm or a third country entity or a local firm that is a member of a trading venue or of a market in a third country , whose legal and supervisory framework has been declared equivalent pursuant to paragraph 2 , when it deals as principal in a financial instrument , whether traded on or outside a trading venue , in either or both of the following capacities :


### articles 8 and 12 shall not apply to the activities of a natural or legal person when , acting as an authorised primary dealer pursuant to an agreement with an issuer of sovereign debt , it is dealing as principal in a financial instrument in relation to primary or secondary market operations relating to the sovereign debt . ### articles 8 and 12 shall also apply to the activities of a natural or legal person when , acting as an authorised primary dealer pursuant to an agreement with an issuer of sovereign debt , it is dealing as principal in a financial instrument in relation to primary or secondary market operations relating to the sovereign debt .


### however , under the current measures regarding the security of gas supply that have been taken at community level , member states still enjoy a large margin of discretion as to the choice of measures . where the security of supply of a member state is threatened , there is a clear risk that measures developed unilaterally by that member state may jeopardise the proper functioning of the internal gas market . recent experience has demonstrated the reality of that risk . to allow the internal gas market to function even in the face of a shortage of supply , it is therefore necessary to provide for a more coordinated response to supply crises , both concerning preventive action and the reaction to concrete disruptions of supply . ### however , under the current measures regarding the security of gas supply that have been taken at community level , member states still enjoy a large margin of discretion as to the choice of measures . where the security of supply of a member state is threatened , there is a clear risk that measures developed unilaterally by that member state may jeopardise the proper functioning of the internal gas market and the security of the protected and vulnerable customer . recent experience has demonstrated the reality of that risk . to allow the internal gas market to function even in the face of a shortage of supply , it is therefore necessary to provide for solidarity and coordination in the response to supply crisis , both concerning preventive action and the reaction to concrete disruptions of supply .


### following the adoption of the third internal energy market package , new provisions will apply to the gas sector , creating clear roles and responsibilities for member states , regulators , transmission system operators and acer , as well as improving the transparency of the market for the benefit of its well - functioning and the security of supply . ### following the adoption of the third internal energy market package , new provisions will apply to the gas sector , creating clear roles and responsibilities for member states , regulators , transmission system operators and acer , as well as improving the transparency of the market for the benefit of its well - functioning , the security of supply and the protection of customers .


### the completion of the internal gas market and effective competition within that market offer the community the highest level of security of supply for all member states , provided that the market is allowed to work fully in case of disruption of supply affecting a part of the community , whatever the cause of the disruption . to this end , a comprehensive and effective common approach to security of supply is required , particularly through transparent and non - discriminatory policies compatible with the requirements of the market , avoiding market distortions and undermining of market responses to disruptions . ### the completion of the internal gas market and effective competition within that market offer the community the highest level of security of supply for all member states , provided that the market is allowed to work fully in case of disruption of supply affecting a part of the community , whatever the cause of the disruption . to this end , a comprehensive and effective common approach to security of supply is required , particularly through transparency , solidarity and non - discriminatory policies compatible with the requirements of the market , avoiding market distortions and undermining of market responses to disruptions .


### sufficiently harmonised security of supply standards covering at least the situation that occurred in january 2009 , taking into account the difference between member states , should be defined , without imposing unreasonable and disproportionate burdens on natural gas undertakings including new entrants and small undertakings . ### sufficiently harmonised security of supply standards covering at least the situation that occurred in january 2009 , taking into account the difference between member states , should be defined , taking into account the public service obligations and customer protection without imposing unreasonable and disproportionate burdens on natural gas undertakings including new entrants and small undertakings . _____ 1 oj l 211 , 14 . 8 . 2009 , p . 94 .


### it is important that gas supply is maintained , particularly as regards household customers , as well as other protected customers such as schools and hospitals , in cases in which the market cannot continue to supply them . it is essential that the measures to be taken during a crisis are defined in advance of any crisis . ### it is important that gas supply is maintained and provided by the member state , particularly as regards household customers , vulnerable customers , and protected customers , in cases in which the market cannot continue to supply them . it is essential that the measures to be taken during a crisis especially concerning public service obligations , customer protection , price management and compensation are defined in advance of any crisis .


### security of gas supply is a task of the natural gas undertakings , competent authorities of the member states , the industrial gas customers , and the commission within their respective areas of responsibility . it requires a high degree of cooperation between them . ### security of gas supply is a task of the natural gas undertakings , competent authorities of the member states , the industrial gas customers , and the commission within their respective areas of responsibility . it requires a high degree of cooperation and solidarity between them .


### information on the relevant public service obligations . ### information on the relevant public service obligations and customer protection including measures of the member state protecting customers from excessive price increases .


### the competent authority shall ensure that conditions for supplies to protected customers are established without prejudice to the proper functioning of the internal gas market and at a price respecting the market value of the commodity . ### the competent authority shall ensure that conditions for supplies to protected and vulnerable customers are established without prejudice to the proper functioning of the internal gas market and at a price respecting the market value of the commodity taking into consideration the exercise of solidarity between member states and relevant public service obligations . in the event of a crisis the member states shall take all measures preventing excessive increases of gas prices for household , protected and vulnerable customers .


### pursuant to article 16 of regulation no 648 / 2004 , the commission has evaluated the use of phosphates in detergents in the report to the council and the european parliament concerning the use of phosphates . following further analysis , the commission has concluded that the use of phosphates in household laundry detergents should be limited in order to reduce the contribution of phosphates from detergents to eutrophication risks and to reduce the costs of phosphates removal in waste water treatment plants . those cost savings outweigh the cost of reformulating household laundry detergents with alternatives to phosphates . ### pursuant to article 16 of regulation no 648 / 2004 of the european parliament and of the council of 31 march 2004 on detergents1 , the commission has evaluated the use of phosphates in detergents in the report to the council and the european parliament concerning the use of phosphates . following further analysis , the commission has concluded that the use of phosphates in household laundry detergents should be banned in order to reduce the contribution of phosphates from detergents to eutrophication risks and to reduce the costs of phosphates removal in waste water treatment plants . those cost savings outweigh the cost of reformulating household laundry detergents with alternatives to phosphates . moreover , the introduction of the ban on phosphates would contribute to the harmonisation of the internal market in household laundry detergents and thus improve the free movement of those detergents . _______ 1 oj l 104 , 8 . 4 . 2004 , p . 1 .


### since the objectives of the action to be taken , namely to reduce the contribution of phosphates from detergents to eutrophication risks and to reduce the costs of phosphates removal in waste water treatment plants , cannot be sufficiently achieved by member states as national measures with different technical specifications cannot influence the quality of water crossing national borders , and can therefore be better achieved at union level , the union may adopt measures , in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in article 5 of the treaty on european union . in accordance with the principle of proportionality , as set out in that article , this regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve that objective . ### since the objectives of the action to be taken , namely to reduce the contribution of phosphates from detergents to eutrophication risks , to reduce the costs of phosphates removal in waste water treatment plants and to ensure the smooth functioning of the internal market in household laundry detergents , cannot be sufficiently achieved by member states as national measures with different technical specifications cannot influence the quality of water crossing national borders , and can therefore be better achieved at union level , the union may adopt measures , in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in article 5 of the treaty on european union . in accordance with the principle of proportionality , as set out in that article , this regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve that objective .


### article 2 , point 3 is replaced by the following : “3 . ' cleaning ' means the process by which soil is dislodged from the substrate and brought into a state of solution or dispersion . ” ### article 2 is amended as follows : point 3 is replaced by the following : “3 . ' cleaning ' means the process by which soil is dislodged from the substrate and brought into a state of solution or dispersion . ” point 9 is replaced by the following : “9 . ‘ placing on the market’ means supplying or making available , whether in return for payment or free of charge , to a third party . import shall be deemed to be placing on the market . ”


### the high and rapidly increasing demand for maritime space for different purposes , such as renewable energy installations , maritime shipping and fishing activities , ecosystem conservation and tourism and aquaculture installations , as well as the multiple pressures on coastal resources require an integrated planning and management approach . ### the high and rapidly increasing demand for maritime space for different purposes , such as renewable energy installations , oil and gas exploration and exploitation , maritime shipping and fishing activities , ecosystem and biodiversity conservation and tourism and aquaculture installations as well as multiple pressures on coastal resources require an integrated planning and management approach .


### the high and rapidly increasing demand for maritime space for different purposes , such as renewable energy installations , maritime shipping and fishing activities , ecosystem conservation and tourism and aquaculture installations , as well as the multiple pressures on coastal resources require an integrated planning and management approach . ### the high and rapidly increasing demand for maritime space for different purposes , such as renewable energy installations , the extraction of raw materials from the seabed , maritime shipping and fishing and shellfishing activities , ecosystem conservation and tourism and aquaculture installations , as well as the multiple pressures on coastal ecosystems and resources , require an integrated planning and management approach which offers a method for organising the simultaneous use of such space for a variety of purposes .


### such an approach to ocean management has been developed in the integrated maritime policy for the european union , including , as its environmental pillar , directive 2008 / 56 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 17 june 2008 establishing a framework for community action in the field of marine environmental policy . the objective of the integrated maritime policy is to support the sustainable development of seas and oceans and to develop coordinated , coherent and transparent decision - making in relation to the union’s sectoral policies affecting the oceans , seas , islands , coastal and outermost regions and maritime sectors , including through sea - basin strategies or macro - regional strategies . ### such an approach to ocean management has been developed in the integrated maritime policy for the european union , including , as its environmental pillar , directive 2008 / 56 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 17 june 2008 establishing a framework for community action in the field of marine environmental policy . there is now a need to propose tools which make it possible to achieve all the objectives of the integrated maritime policy in a manner consistent with the three pillars of sustainable development . the objective of the integrated maritime policy is to support the sustainable development of seas and oceans and to develop coordinated , coherent and transparent decision - making in relation to the union’s sectoral policies affecting the oceans , seas , islands , coastal and outermost regions and maritime sectors , focusing on sea - basin strategies or macro - regional strategies which take into account the specific nature of certain seas .


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


### the united nations convention on the law of the sea states in its preamble that issues relating to the use of ocean space are closely interrelated and need to be considered as a whole . planning of ocean space is the logical advancement and structuring of the use of rights granted under unclos and a practical tool in assisting member states to comply with their obligations . ### the united nations convention on the law of the sea states in its preamble that issues relating to the use of ocean space are closely interrelated and need to be considered as a whole . planning of ocean space is the logical advancement and structuring of the use of rights granted under unclos and a practical tool in assisting member states and the competent sub - national authorities to comply with their obligations .


### while it is appropriate for the union to lay down rules on maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies , member states and their competent authorities remain responsible for designing and determining , within their marine waters and coastal zones , the content of such plans and strategies , including the apportionment of maritime space to the different sector activities . ### while it is appropriate for the union to lay down rules on maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies , member states and their competent authorities remain responsible for designing and determining , within their marine waters and coastal zones , the content of such plans and strategies , including organising the coexistence of different and potentially competing sector activities and measures to ensure compatibility in maritime space , in accordance with european and national objectives .


### so as to respect proportionality and subsidiarity , as well as minimise additional administrative burden , transposition and implementation of this directive should to the greatest extent possible build upon existing national rules and mechanisms . integrated coastal management strategies should build on the principles and elements set out in council recommendation 2002 / 413 / ec and council decision 2010 / 631 / eu . ### so as to respect proportionality and subsidiarity , as well as minimise additional administrative burden , transposition and implementation of this directive should to the greatest extent possible build upon existing national rules and mechanisms with a view to making the procedures clear , simple and quick . integrated coastal management strategies should build on the principles and elements set out in council recommendation 2002 / 413 / ec and council decision 2010 / 631 / eu .


### so as to respect proportionality and subsidiarity , as well as minimise additional administrative burden , transposition and implementation of this directive should to the greatest extent possible build upon existing national rules and mechanisms . integrated coastal management strategies should build on the principles and elements set out in council recommendation 2002 / 413 / ec and council decision 2010 / 631 / eu . ### so as to respect proportionality and subsidiarity , as well as minimise additional administrative burden , transposition and implementation of this directive should to the greatest extent possible build upon existing national and regional sea convention rules and mechanisms . integrated coastal management strategies should build on the principles and elements set out in council recommendation 2002 / 413 / ec and council decision 2010 / 631 / eu .


### maritime spatial planning and integrated coastal management should apply the ecosystem - based approach as referred to in article 1 of directive 2008 / 56 / ec so as to ensure that the collective pressure of all activities is kept within levels compatible with the achievement of good environmental status and that the capacity of marine ecosystems to respond to human - induced changes is not compromised , while enabling the sustainable use of marine goods and services by present and future generations . ### maritime spatial planning and integrated coastal management should apply the ecosystem - based approach as referred to in article 1 of directive 2008 / 56 / ec , having regard to the principle of subsidiarity and taking account of the precautionary principle and of the principle that preventive action should be taken , as laid down in article 191 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union , so as to ensure that the collective pressure of all maritime and coastal activities is kept within levels compatible with the achievement of good environmental status and with the conservation of natural resources , and that the capacity of marine ecosystems to respond to human induced changes is not compromised , while enabling the sustainable use of marine goods and services by present and future generations .


### maritime spatial planning and integrated coastal management should apply the ecosystem - based approach as referred to in article 1 of directive 2008 / 56 / ec so as to ensure that the collective pressure of all activities is kept within levels compatible with the achievement of good environmental status and that the capacity of marine ecosystems to respond to human - induced changes is not compromised , while enabling the sustainable use of marine goods and services by present and future generations . ### maritime spatial planning and integrated coastal management should apply the ecosystem approach as referred to in article 1 of directive 2008 / 56 / ec , which equally promotes all three pillars of sustainable development and in which people play a key role , so as to ensure that the collective pressure of all activities is kept within levels compatible with the achievement of good environmental status and that the capacity of marine ecosystems to respond to human - induced changes is not compromised , while enabling the sustainable use of marine goods and services by present and future generations and allowing them to invest and be economically competitive .


### maritime spatial planning and integrated coastal management will contribute , inter alia , to achieving the aims of directive 2009 / 28 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 23 april 2009 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources , council regulation 2371 / 2002 of 20 december 2002 on the conservation and sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources under the common fisheries policy , decision 884 / 2004 / ec of the european parliament and of the council amending decision no 1692 / 96 / ec on community guidelines for the development of the trans - european transport network , directive 2000 / 60 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 23 october 2000 establishing a framework for community action in the field of water policy , directive 2008 / 56 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 17 june 2008 establishing a framework for community action in the field of marine environmental policy , the eu biodiversity strategy for 2020 , the roadmap towards a resource efficient europe , the eu strategy on adaptation to climate change well as , where appropriate , those of the eu regional policy , including the sea - basin and macro - regional strategies . ### maritime spatial planning and integrated coastal management will contribute , inter alia , to achieving the aims of directive 2009 / 28 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 23 april 2009 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources , council regulation 2371 / 2002 of 20 december 2002 on the conservation and sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources under the common fisheries policy , decision 884 / 2004 / ec of the european parliament and of the council amending decision no 1692 / 96 / ec on community guidelines for the development of the trans - european transport network , directive 2000 / 60 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 23 october 2000 establishing a framework for community action in the field of water policy , directive 2008 / 56 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 17 june 2008 establishing a framework for community action in the field of marine environmental policy , council directive 92 / 43 / eec of 21 may 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora and directive 2009 / 147 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 30 november 2009 on the conservation of wild birds , the eu biodiversity strategy for 2020 , the roadmap towards a resource efficient europe , the eu strategy on adaptation to climate change well as , where appropriate , those of the eu regional policy , including the sea - basin and macro - regional strategies .


### maritime and coastal activities are often closely interrelated . this requires maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies to be coordinated or integrated in order to guarantee the sustainable use of maritime space and management of coastal areas taking account of social , economic and environmental factors . ### maritime and coastal activities are often closely interrelated and interdependent . this requires maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies to be coordinated , linked up or integrated in order to guarantee the sustainable use of maritime space and management of coastal areas taking account of social , economic and environmental factors and objectives .


### in order to achieve the objectives of this directive , maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies should cover the full cycle of problem identification , information collection , planning , decision - making , implementation and monitoring of implementation and be based on best available scientific knowledge . best use should be made of mechanisms set out in existing or future legislation , including decision 2010 / 477 / eu on criteria and methodological standards for good environmental status of marine waters or the commission ' s marine knowledge 2020 initiative . ### in order to achieve the objectives of this directive , maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies should cover the full cycle of problem identification , information collection , planning , decision - making , implementation and monitoring of implementation and be based on best available scientific knowledge and be coherent with eu policies and principles and particularly the precautionary principle . best use should be made of mechanisms set out in existing or future legislation , including decision 2010 / 477 / eu on criteria and methodological standards for good environmental status of marine waters or the commission ' s marine knowledge 2020 initiative .


### in order to achieve the objectives of this directive , maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies should cover the full cycle of problem identification , information collection , planning , decision - making , implementation and monitoring of implementation and be based on best available scientific knowledge . best use should be made of mechanisms set out in existing or future legislation , including decision 2010 / 477 / eu on criteria and methodological standards for good environmental status of marine waters or the commission ' s marine knowledge 2020 initiative . ### in order to achieve the objectives of this directive , maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies should cover the full cycle of problem identification , information collection , planning , decision - making , implementation , monitoring of implementation , revision or updating , and be based on best and most recent available scientific knowledge . best use should be made of mechanisms set out in existing or future legislation , including decision 2010 / 477 / eu on criteria and methodological standards for good environmental status of marine waters or the commission ' s marine knowledge 2020 initiative .


### the main purpose of maritime spatial planning is to identify and manage spatial uses and conflicts in maritime areas . in order to achieve that purpose , member states need at least to ensure that the planning process or processes result in a comprehensive map identifying the different uses of maritime space , taking into consideration long term changes due to climate change . ### the purposes of maritime spatial planning are to identify and manage spatial uses and conflicts in maritime areas and guarantee the sustainable development of maritime and coastal activities . in order to effectively achieve these purposes , member states need at least to ensure that the planning process or processes have the aim to achieve a sustainable social , environmental and economic development and result in a comprehensive map identifying the different uses of maritime space , taking into consideration long term changes due to climate change .


### the main purpose of maritime spatial planning is to identify and manage spatial uses and conflicts in maritime areas . in order to achieve that purpose , member states need at least to ensure that the planning process or processes result in a comprehensive map identifying the different uses of maritime space , taking into consideration long term changes due to climate change . ### the main purpose of maritime spatial planning is to identify and manage spatial uses and conflicts over use in maritime areas . in order to achieve those purposes , member states need at least to ensure that the planning process or processes result in a comprehensive map identifying the different uses and human activities in maritime space , both present and future , taking into consideration foreseeable long term changes due to climate change .


### member states should consult and coordinate their plans and strategies with the relevant member state or third country authorities in the marine region or sub - region or coastal zone concerned in conformity with the rights and obligations of these member states and third countries under european and international law . effective cross border cooperation between member states and with neighbouring third countries requires that the competent authorities in each member state are identified . member states therefore need to designate the competent authority or authorities responsible for cooperation with other member states or third countries . given the differences between various marine regions or sub - regions and coastal zones , it is not appropriate to prescribe in detail in this directive how these cooperation mechanisms should look . ### member states should consult and coordinate their plans and strategies with the relevant member state or third country authorities in the marine region or sub - region or coastal zone concerned , which should be duly encouraged and supported by the eu and implemented in conformity with the rights and obligations of these member states and third countries under european and international law . effective cross border cooperation between member states and with neighbouring third countries requires that the competent authorities in each member state are identified . member states therefore need to designate the competent authority or authorities responsible for cooperation with other member states or third countries . given the differences between various marine regions or sub - regions and coastal zones , it is not appropriate to prescribe in detail in this directive how these cooperation mechanisms should look .


### the management of maritime and coastal areas is complex and involves different levels of authorities , economic operators and other stakeholders . in order to guarantee sustainable development in an effective manner , it is essential that stakeholders , authorities and the public are consulted at an appropriate stage in the preparation of maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies under this directive , in accordance with relevant eu legislation . a good example for public consultation provisions can be found in article 2 of directive 2003 / 35 . ### the management of maritime and coastal areas is complex and involves different levels of authorities , economic operators and other stakeholders . in order to guarantee sustainable development in an effective manner , it is essential that stakeholders , the authorities at the various levels and the public are consulted at every stage of the development of maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies under this directive , in accordance with relevant eu legislation . good examples for public consultation provisions can be found in article 2 of directive 2003 / 35 / ec and article 6 of directive 2001 / 42 / ec .


### in order to ensure that the establishment of maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies is based on reliable data and to avoid additional administrative burden , it is essential that member states collect the best available data and information by making use of existing instruments and tools for data collection , such as those developed in the context of the marine knowledge 2020 initiative . ### in order to ensure that the establishment of maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies is based on reliable data and to avoid additional administrative burden and the associated delays and costs , it is essential that member states collect the best and most recent available data and information by making use of existing instruments and tools for data collection , such as those developed in the context of the marine knowledge 2020 initiative .


### timely transposition of the provisions of this directive is essential since the eu has adopted a number of policy initiatives that are to be implemented by the year 2020 and which this directive aims to support . the shortest possible deadline for the transposition of this directive should therefore be adopted . ### timely transposition of the provisions of this directive is essential since the eu has adopted a number of policy initiatives that are to be implemented by the year 2020 and which this directive aims to support and complement . the shortest possible deadline for the transposition of this directive should therefore be adopted .


### this directive establishes a framework for maritime spatial planning and integrated coastal management aiming at promoting the sustainable growth of maritime and coastal economies and the sustainable use of marine and coastal resources . ### this directive establishes a framework for maritime spatial planning and integrated coastal management aiming at protecting the coastline , promoting the sustainable development of maritime and coastal areas and securing sustainable economic growth and the sustainable use of marine and coastal resources .


### this directive establishes a framework for maritime spatial planning and integrated coastal management aiming at promoting the sustainable growth of maritime and coastal economies and the sustainable use of marine and coastal resources . ### this directive establishes a framework for maritime spatial planning and integrated coastal management , incorporating union - level sea basin strategies and macro - regional strategies where applicable , and aiming at promoting the sustainable socioeconomic and environmental development and growth of maritime and coastal spaces and the sustainable use of marine and coastal ecosystems and resources .


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


### this directive shall not apply to activities the sole purpose of which is defence or national security . each member state shall , however , endeavour to ensure that such activities are conducted in a manner compatible with the objectives of this directive . ### this directive shall not apply to activities the sole purpose of which is defence or national security , except in relation to the establishment of a european coastguard corps . each member state shall , however , endeavour to ensure that such activities are conducted in a manner compatible with the objectives of this directive .


### each member state shall establish and implement a maritime spatial plan or plans and an integrated coastal management strategy or strategies . they may be prepared in separate documents . ### each member state , together with the competent authorities , interest groups and individuals concerned , shall establish and implement a maritime spatial plan or plans and an integrated coastal management strategy or strategies ; they may be prepared in separate documents .


### when establishing maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies , member states shall give due regard to the particularities of the regions and the sub - regions , the respective sector activities , the marine waters and coastal zones concerned and potential climate change impacts . ### when establishing maritime spatial planning and integrated coastal management strategies , member states shall give due regard to the particularities of the marine and coastal regions and sub - regions , the existing and planned sector activities , their impact on the environment , the impact on the local communities and the expected impacts of climate change .


### when establishing maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies , member states shall give due regard to the particularities of the regions and the sub - regions , the respective sector activities , the marine waters and coastal zones concerned and potential climate change impacts . ### when establishing maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies , member states shall incorporate the particularities of the regions and the sub - regions , notably the outermost regions , the respective present and future sector activities , the marine waters and coastal zones concerned , their interface , and potential climate change impacts .


### ensuring the preservation , protection and improvement of the environment as well as the prudent and rational use of natural resources , notably in order to achieve good environmental status , halt the loss of biodiversity and degradation of ecosystem services and reduce marine pollution risks ; ### ensuring the preservation , protection and improvement of the environment through a representative and coherent network of protected areas , as well as the prudent , precautionary and rational use of natural resources , notably in order to achieve good environmental status , halt the loss of biodiversity and degradation of ecosystem services and to reduce and prevent marine and coastal areas pollution risks ;


### ensuring climate resilient coastal and marine areas . ### ensuring that coastal and marine areas are more resilient to climate change impacts in order to protect vulnerable coastal areas ;


### promoting the development of maritime transport and providing efficient and cost - effective shipping routes across europe , including port accessibility and transport safety ; ### promoting the development of maritime transport , providing efficient and cost - effective shipping routes across europe , including motorways of the sea , port accessibility and transport safety , connecting island regions and fostering land - sea interconnection ;


### ensuring the preservation , protection and improvement of the environment as well as the prudent and rational use of natural resources , notably in order to achieve good environmental status , halt the loss of biodiversity and degradation of ecosystem services and reduce marine pollution risks ; ### ensuring the preservation , protection and improvement of the environment as well as the protection and rational , balanced and sustainable use of ecosystems and natural resources , notably in order to achieve good environmental status , halt the loss of biodiversity and degradation of ecosystem services and reduce marine pollution risks ;


### promoting the development of maritime transport and providing efficient and cost - effective shipping routes across europe , including port accessibility and transport safety ; ### promoting the development of maritime transport and multimodal links and providing efficient and cost - effective shipping routes across europe , including port accessibility and transport safety ;


### identify the trans - boundary effects of maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies on the marine waters and coastal zones under the sovereignty or jurisdiction of third countries in the same marine region or sub - region and related coastal zones and deal with them in cooperation with the competent authorities of these countries in accordance with articles 12 and 13 ; ### identify the trans - boundary effects of maritime spatial plans , maritime security activities and integrated coastal management strategies on the marine waters and coastal zones under the sovereignty or jurisdiction of third countries in the same marine region or sub - region and related coastal zones and deal with them in cooperation with the competent authorities of these countries in accordance with articles 12 and 13 ;


### when establishing maritime spatial plans member states shall take into consideration , at least , the following activities : ### the maritime spatial plans drawn up by member states shall take into consideration the following activities :


### installations for the extraction of energy and the production of renewable energy ; ### installations and infrastructures for the exploration and extraction of oil , gas and other energy resources and the production of renewable energy ;


### nature conservation sites . ### nature and species protection and conservation sites , natura 2000 areas , other sensitive marine ecosystems and surrounding areas , in accordance with union and national legislation ;


### maritime transport routes ; ### ports , maritime transport routes and other maritime transport infrastructures and works ;


### maritime transport routes ; ### maritime and river transport routes ;


### conservation , restoration and management of coastal ecosystems , ecosystem services and nature , coastal landscapes and islands ; ### protection , conservation , restoration and management of coastal ecosystems , protected deltas and wetland areas , ecosystem services and nature , coastal landscapes and islands ;


### mitigation and adaptation to climate change . ### mitigation and adaptation to climate change in particular increasing ecosystem resilience ;


### member states shall organise the collection of the best available data and the exchange of information necessary for maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies . ### member states shall organise the collection of the best available data and the updating and exchange of information necessary for maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies , including through the establishment of a joint electronic platform .


### member states shall organise the collection of the best available data and the exchange of information necessary for maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies . ### member states shall organise the collection of the best and most recent available data and the exchange of information necessary for maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies , with the assistance of the european fisheries control agency and environmental or other agencies which may have relevant information .