### the commission should report on the implementation of this directive three years after its date of transposition , and every three years thereafter . in accordance with paragraphs 22 and 23 of the interinstitutional agreement on better law - making19 the commission should also carry out an evaluation of this directive on the basis of information collected through specific monitoring arrangements in order to assess the actual effects of the directive and the need for any further action . _________________ 19 interinstitutional agreement between the european parliament , the council of the european union and the european commission on better law - making of 13 april 2016 ; oj l 123 , 12 . 5 . 2016 , p . 1–14 . ### the commission should report on the implementation of this directive two years after its date of transposition , and every three years thereafter . in accordance with paragraphs 22 and 23 of the interinstitutional agreement on better law - making19 the commission should also carry out an evaluation of this directive on the basis of information collected through specific monitoring arrangements in order to assess the actual effects of the directive and the need for any further action . _________________ 19 interinstitutional agreement between the european parliament , the council of the european union and the european commission on better law - making of 13 april 2016 ; oj l 123 , 12 . 5 . 2016 , p . 1–14 .


### this directive lays down measures to facilitate access by competent authorities to financial information and bank account information for the prevention , detection , investigation or prosecution of serious criminal offences . it also provides for measures to facilitate access by financial intelligence units to law enforcement information and to facilitate the cooperation between financial intelligence units . ### this directive lays down measures to facilitate access by competent authorities - in accordance with national law - to financial information and bank account information for the prevention , detection , investigation or prosecution of serious criminal offences . it also provides for measures to facilitate - in accordance with national law - access by financial intelligence units to law enforcement information and to facilitate the cooperation between financial intelligence units .


### the provisions of directive 2015 / 849 of the european parliament and of the council and the related provisions in the national law of member states , including the organisational status conferred to financial intelligence units under national law ; ### the provisions of directive 2015 / 849 of the european parliament and of the council and the related provisions in the national law of member states , including the organisational status conferred to financial intelligence units under national law ; and also the competencies of national authorities responsible for application of legislation concerning the prevention of the use of the financial system for the purpose of money laundering and terrorist financing .


### ' law enforcement information ' means any type of information or data which is held by competent authorities to prevent , detect , investigate or prosecute criminal offences or any type of information or data which is held by public authorities or by private entities for those purposes and which is available to competent authorities without the taking of coercive measures under national law ; ### law enforcement information ' means any type of information or data which already is held by competent authorities to prevent , detect , investigate or prosecute criminal offences or any type of information or data which is held by public authorities or by private entities for those purposes and which is available to competent authorities without the taking of coercive measures under national law ; such information may include criminal records , information on investigations or ongoing prosecutions , freezing and seizing of assets or other investigative or provisional measures , convictions , confiscations , mutual legal assistance activities ;


### each member state shall notify the commission its designated competent authorities in accordance with paragraphs and by [ 6 months from transposition date ] at the latest , and shall notify the commission of any amendment thereto . the commission shall publish the notifications and any amendment thereto in the official journal of the european union . ### each member state shall notify the commission its designated competent authorities in accordance with paragraphs and by [ 6 months from transposition date ] at the latest , and shall notify the commission of any amendment thereto . the commission shall publish the notifications and any amendment thereto in the official journal of the european union , as well as communicating this directly to member states ' designated competent authorities .


### each member state shall notify the commission its designated competent authorities in accordance with paragraphs and by [ 6 months from transposition date ] at the latest , and shall notify the commission of any amendment thereto . the commission shall publish the notifications and any amendment thereto in the official journal of the european union . ### each member state shall notify the commission its designated competent authorities in accordance with paragraphs and by [ 4 months from transposition date ] at the latest , and shall notify the commission of any amendment thereto . the commission shall publish the notifications and any amendment thereto in the official journal of the european union .


### the identifiers of the official who carried out the query or search and of the official who ordered the query or search . ### the identifiers of the official who carried out the query or search and of the official who ordered the query or search , and as far as possible , the identity of the recipient of the results of the query or search .


### subject to national procedural safeguards , each member state shall ensure that its national financial intelligence unit is required to reply to requests for financial information or financial analysis by its designated competent authorities referred to in article 3 , where that financial information or financial analysis is necessary , on a case - by - case basis , for the prevention , detection , investigation or prosecution of serious criminal offences . ### subject to national procedural safeguards , each member state shall ensure that its national financial intelligence unit is required to reply , in a timely manner , to requests for financial information by its designated competent authorities referred to in article 3 , where that financial information can be obtained by the requesting competent authorities in accordance with the applicable law and regulation , is necessary , on a case - by - case basis , for the prevention , detection , investigation or prosecution of serious criminal offences and cannot be accessed through direct means .


### subject to national procedural safeguards , each member state shall ensure that its designated national competent authorities are required to reply to requests for law enforcement information by the national financial intelligence unit , on a case - by - case basis , where the information is necessary for the prevention and combating of money laundering , associate predicate offences and terrorist financing . ### subject to national procedural safeguards , in accordance with article 32 directive 2015 / 849 on the access to information by the financial intelligence units each member state shall ensure that its designated national competent authorities are required to reply , in a timely manner , to requests for law enforcement information by the national financial intelligence unit , on a case - by - case basis , where the information is necessary for the prevention and combating of money laundering , associate predicate offences and terrorist financing .


### each member state shall ensure that its financial intelligence unit is enabled to exchange financial information or financial analysis with any financial intelligence unit in the union where that financial information or financial analysis is necessary for the prevention and combating of money laundering , associate predicate offences and terrorist financing . ### each member state shall ensure that its financial intelligence unit is enabled to exchange financial information or financial analysis with any financial intelligence unit in the union where that financial information or financial analysis is essential for the prevention and combating of money laundering , associate predicate offences and terrorist financing .


### member states shall ensure that , in exceptional and urgent cases , and by way of derogation from paragraph 2 , where a financial intelligence unit is requested pursuant to paragraph 1 to exchange financial information or financial analysis already in its possession that relates to specific investigations concerning an act or conduct qualified as a serious criminal offence , a financial intelligence unit shall provide that information or analysis no later than 24 hours after the receipt of the request . ### member states shall ensure that , in exceptional and urgent cases , and by way of derogation from paragraph 2 , where a financial intelligence unit is requested pursuant to paragraph 1 to exchange financial information or financial analysis already in its possession that relates to specific investigations concerning an act or conduct qualified as a serious criminal offence , a financial intelligence unit shall provide that information or analysis no later than 24 hours after the receipt of the request or no later than 48 hours in well justified exceptional cases .


### each member state shall ensure that its europol national unit replies to duly justified requests related to bank account information made by the agency for law enforcement cooperation established by regulation 2016 / 794 of the european parliament and of the council on a case - by - case basis within the limits of its responsibilities and for the performance of its tasks . ### each member state shall ensure that its europol national unit is entitled to reply to duly justified requests related to bank account information or to financial information provided by the fiu made by the agency for law enforcement cooperation established by regulation 2016 / 794 of the european parliament and of the council on a case - by - case basis within the limits of its responsibilities and for the performance of its tasks . exemptions and conditions provided for under articles 32 , 53 and 54 of directive 2015 / 849 shall apply . article 7 of regulation 2016 / 794 shall apply .


### the processing of personal data related to bank account information , financial information and financial analysis referred to in article 10 and shall be performed only by the persons within europol who have been specifically designated and authorised to perform those tasks . ### the processing of personal data related to bank account information , financial information and financial analysis referred to in article 10 and shall be performed only by the persons within europol who have been specifically designated and authorised to perform those tasks in line with the provisions of regulation 2016 / 679 .


### the processing of personal data related to bank account information , financial information and financial analysis referred to in article 10 and shall be performed only by the persons within europol who have been specifically designated and authorised to perform those tasks . ### the processing of personal data related to bank account information , financial information and financial analysis referred to in article 10 and shall be performed only by means of operational analysis projects , in respect of which the specific safeguards laid down in article18 of regulation 2016 / 794 shall apply .


### only persons specifically authorised may access and process the data referred to in paragraph 1 under the instruction of the data protection officer ### only persons specifically authorised and trained may access and process the data referred to in paragraph 1 under the instruction of the data protection officer


### the name and contact details of the organisation and personnel member requesting the information ; ### the name and contact details of the organisation and personnel member requesting the information ; and , as far as possible , the identity of the recipient of the results of the query or search .


### by [ oj please insert date : three years after the date of transposition of this directive ] at the latest , and every three years thereafter , the commission shall draw up a report on the implementation of this directive and submit it to the european parliament and to the council . the report shall be made public . ### by [ oj please insert date : two years after the date of transposition of this directive ] at the latest , and every three years thereafter , the commission shall draw up a report on the implementation of this directive and submit it to the european parliament and to the council . the report shall be made public .


### pursuing the achievement of the union ' s objectives and targets set by environmental , climate and related clean energy legislation , policy , plans and international commitments , the programme should contribute to the shift towards a clean , circular , energy - efficient , low - carbon and climate - resilient economy , to the protection and improvement of the quality of the environment and to halting and reversing biodiversity loss , either through direct interventions or by supporting the integration of those objectives in other policies . ### pursuing the achievement of the union ' s objectives and targets set by environmental , climate and related clean energy legislation , policy , plans and international commitments , the programme should contribute to the shift towards a clean , circular , energy - efficient , low - carbon and climate - resilient economy , to the preservation , protection and improvement of the quality of the environment and to halting and reversing biodiversity loss , either through direct interventions or by supporting the integration of those objectives in other policies .


### pursuing the achievement of the union ' s objectives and targets set by environmental , climate and related clean energy legislation , policy , plans and international commitments , the programme should contribute to the shift towards a clean , circular , energy - efficient , low - carbon and climate - resilient economy , to the protection and improvement of the quality of the environment and to halting and reversing biodiversity loss , either through direct interventions or by supporting the integration of those objectives in other policies . ### pursuing the achievement of the union ' s objectives and targets set by environmental , climate and related clean energy legislation , policy , plans and international commitments , the programme should contribute to the shift towards a clean , circular , energy - efficient , low - carbon and climate - resilient economy , to the protection and improvement of the quality of the environment and to halting and reversing biodiversity loss while ensuring that fauna and flora are appropriately managed in the union , either through direct interventions or by supporting the integration of those objectives in other policies .


### the union is committed to developing a comprehensive response to the sustainable development goals of the united nations 2030 agenda for the sustainable development , which highlight the intrinsic connection between the management of natural resources to ensure their long - term availability , ecosystem services , their link to human health and sustainable and socially inclusive economic growth . in this spirit , the programme should make a material contribution to both economic development and social cohesion . ### the european union as a whole is committed to developing a comprehensive response to the sustainable development goals of the united nations 2030 agenda for the sustainable development , which highlight the intrinsic connection between the management of natural resources to ensure their long - term availability , ecosystem services , their link to human health and sustainable and socially inclusive economic growth . this will also support the creation of green jobs . in this spirit , the programme should make a material contribution to both sustainable economic development and social and territorial cohesion .


### for achieving the overarching objectives , the implementation of the circular economy package11 , the 2030 climate and energy policy framework12 , 13 , 14 , union nature legislation15 , as well as of related policies16 , 17 , 18 , 19 , 20 , is of particular importance . _________________ 11 com 614 final , 02 . 12 . 2015 . 12 2030 climate and energy policy framework , com15 , 22 . 01 . 2014 . 13 eu strategy on adaptation to climate change , com216 , 16 . 04 . 2013 . 14 clean energy for all europeans package , com 860 , 30 . 11 . 2016 . 15 action plan for nature , people and the economy , com198 , 27 . 04 . 2017 . 16 clean air programme for europe , com918 . 17 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 . 18 thematic strategy for soil protection , com231 . 19 low emission mobility strategy , com 501 ; 20 action plan on alternative fuels infrastructure under article 10 of directive 2014 / 94 / eu , 8 . 11 . 2017 . ### for achieving the overarching objectives , the implementation of the circular economy package11 , the 2030 climate and energy policy framework12 , 13 , 14 , union nature legislation15 , as well as of related policies16 , 17 , 18 , 19 , 20 , 20a , is of particular importance . _________________ 11 com 614 final , 02 . 12 . 2015 . 12 2030 climate and energy policy framework , com15 , 22 . 01 . 2014 . 13 eu strategy on adaptation to climate change , com216 , 16 . 04 . 2013 . 14 clean energy for all europeans package , com 860 , 30 . 11 . 2016 . 15 action plan for nature , people and the economy , com198 , 27 . 04 . 2017 . 16 clean air programme for europe , com918 . 17 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 . 18 thematic strategy for soil protection , com231 . 19 low emission mobility strategy , com 501 ; 20 action plan on alternative fuels infrastructure under article 10 of directive 2014 / 94 / eu , 8 . 11 . 2017 . 20a regulation on minimum requirements for water reuse .


### complying with the union ' s commitments under the paris agreement on climate change requires the transformation of the union into an energy efficient , low carbon and climate resilient society . this in turn requires actions , with a special focus on sectors that contribute most to the current levels of co2 output and pollution , contributing to the implementation of the 2030 energy and climate policy framework and the member states ' integrated national energy and climate plans and preparations for the union ' s mid - century and long - term climate and energy strategy . the programme should also include measures contributing to the implementation of the union ' s climate adaptation policy to decrease vulnerability to the adverse effects of climate change . ### complying with the union ' s commitments under the paris agreement on climate change requires the transformation of the union into an energy efficient , low carbon and climate resilient society . this in turn requires actions , with a special focus on sectors that contribute most to the current levels of co2 output and pollution , contributing to the implementation of the 2030 energy and climate policy framework and the member states ' integrated national energy and climate plans , including at regional and local level , and preparations for the union ' s mid - century and long - term climate and energy strategy . the programme should also include measures contributing to the implementation of the union ' s climate adaptation policy to decrease vulnerability to the adverse effects of climate change .


### complying with the union ' s commitments under the paris agreement on climate change requires the transformation of the union into an energy efficient , low carbon and climate resilient society . this in turn requires actions , with a special focus on sectors that contribute most to the current levels of co2 output and pollution , contributing to the implementation of the 2030 energy and climate policy framework and the member states ' integrated national energy and climate plans and preparations for the union ' s mid - century and long - term climate and energy strategy . the programme should also include measures contributing to the implementation of the union ' s climate adaptation policy to decrease vulnerability to the adverse effects of climate change . ### complying with the union ' s commitments under the paris agreement on climate change requires the transformation of the union into a circular - energy efficient , renewable energy based , low carbon and climate resilient society . this in turn requires actions , with a special focus on sectors that contribute most to the current levels of greenhouse gas output and pollution , contributing to the implementation of the 2030 european union objectives agreed in the climate and energy legislation and the member states ' integrated national energy and climate plans and preparations for the union ' s mid - century and long - term climate and energy strategy . the programme should also include measures contributing to the implementation of the union ' s climate adaptation policy to decrease vulnerability to the adverse effects of climate change .


### the transition to clean energy is an essential contribution to the mitigation of climate change with co - benefits for the environment . actions for capacity building supporting the clean energy transition , funded until 2020 under horizon 2020 , should be integrated in the programme since their objective is not to fund excellence and generate innovation , but to facilitate the uptake of already available technology that will contribute to climate mitigation . the inclusion of these capacity building activities into the programme offers potential for synergies between the sub - programmes and increases the overall coherence of union funding . therefore , data should be collected and disseminated on the uptake of existing research and innovation solutions in the life projects , including from the horizon europe programme and its predecessors . ### the transition to clean energy is an essential contribution to the mitigation and alleviation of climate change with co - benefits for the environment . actions for capacity building supporting the clean energy transition , funded until 2020 under horizon 2020 , should be integrated in the programme since their objective is not to fund excellence and generate innovation , but to facilitate the uptake of already available technology that will contribute to climate mitigation and alleviation . the inclusion of these capacity building activities into the programme offers potential for synergies between the sub - programmes by encouraging multiple funding and increases the overall coherence of union funding . therefore , data should be collected and disseminated on the uptake of existing research and innovation solutions in the life projects , including from the horizon europe programme and its predecessors .


### the transition to clean energy is an essential contribution to the mitigation of climate change with co - benefits for the environment . actions for capacity building supporting the clean energy transition , funded until 2020 under horizon 2020 , should be integrated in the programme since their objective is not to fund excellence and generate innovation , but to facilitate the uptake of already available technology that will contribute to climate mitigation . the inclusion of these capacity building activities into the programme offers potential for synergies between the sub - programmes and increases the overall coherence of union funding . therefore , data should be collected and disseminated on the uptake of existing research and innovation solutions in the life projects , including from the horizon europe programme and its predecessors . ### the transition to clean energy is an essential contribution to the mitigation of climate change with co - benefits for the environment . actions for capacity building supporting the clean energy transition , funded until 2020 under horizon 2020 , should be integrated in the programme since their objective is to facilitate the uptake of already available technology , which will contribute to addressing environmental challenges , mitigating climate change and attaining the union’s environmental goals . the inclusion of these capacity building activities into the programme offers potential for synergies between the sub - programmes and increases the overall coherence of union funding . therefore , data should be collected and disseminated on the uptake of existing research and innovation solutions in the life projects , including from the horizon europe and other existing programmes and their predecessors .


### the impact assessments of the clean energy legislation estimate that the delivery of the union ' s 2030 energy targets will require additional investments of eur 177 billion annually in the period 2021 - 2030 . the biggest gaps relate to the investments in buildings decarbonisation , where capital needs to be channelled towards projects of highly distributed nature . one of the objectives of the clean energy transition sub - programme is to build capacity for projects development and aggregation , thereby also helping to absorb funds from the european structural and investment funds and catalyse investments in clean energy also using the financial instruments provided under investeu . ### the impact assessments of the clean energy legislation estimate that the delivery of the commission proposed union ' s 2030 energy targets will require additional investments of eur 177 billion annually in the period 2021 - 2030 . these targets were raised by the co - legislators when finalising the renewable energy directive and the energy efficiency directive , in order to bring the union ' s targets closer to the union ' s commitments under the paris agreement . the biggest gaps relate to the investments in buildings decarbonisation , where capital needs to be channelled towards projects of a highly distributed nature , for example by promoting pilot projects based on small urban conglomerates . one of the objectives of the clean energy transition sub - programme is to build capacity for projects development and aggregation , thereby also helping to absorb funds from the european structural and investment funds and catalyse investments in clean energy also using the financial instruments provided under investeu .


### the union ' s most recent environmental implementation review package21indicates that significant progress is required to accelerate implementation of the union environment acquis and enhance the integration of environmental and climate objectives into other policies . the programme should therefore act as a catalyst to achieve the required progress through developing , testing and replicating new approaches ; supporting policy development , monitoring and review ; enhancing stakeholder involvement ; mobilising investments across union investment programmes or other financial sources and supporting actions to overcome the various obstacles to the effective implementation of key plans required by environment legislation . _________________ 21 communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions - the eu environmental implementation review : common challenges and how to combine efforts to deliver better results . ### the union ' s most recent environmental implementation review package21 indicates that significant progress is required to accelerate implementation of the union environment acquis and enhance the integration of environmental and climate objectives into other policies . the programme should therefore act as an essential catalyst to achieve the required progress through developing , testing and replicating new approaches ; supporting policy development , monitoring and review ; promoting greater awareness and communication ; developing good governance ; enhancing stakeholder involvement ; mobilising investments across union investment programmes or other financial sources and supporting actions to overcome the various obstacles to the effective implementation of key plans required by environment legislation . _________________ 21 communication from the commission to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions - the eu environmental implementation review : common challenges and how to combine efforts to deliver better results .


### halting and reversing biodiversity loss , including in marine ecosystems , requires support for the development , implementation , enforcement and assessment of relevant union legislation and policy , including the eu biodiversity strategy to 202022 , council directive 92 / 43 / eec23 and directive 2009 / 147 / ec of the european parliament and of the council24 and regulation 1143 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council25 , in particular by developing the knowledge base for policy development and implementation and by developing , testing , demonstrating and applying best practices and solutions on small scale or tailored to specific local , regional or national contexts , including integrated approaches for the implementation of the prioritised action frameworks prepared on the basis of directive 92 / 43 / eec . the union should track its biodiversity - related expenditure to fulfil its reporting obligations under the convention on biological diversity . requirements for tracking in other relevant union legislation should also be met . _________________ 22 com 244 final . 23 council directive 92 / 43 / eec of 21 may 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora . 24 directive 2009 / 147 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 30 november 2009 on the conservation of wild birds . 25 regulation no 1143 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council of 22 october 2014 on the prevention and management of the introduction and spread of invasive alien species . ### halting and reversing biodiversity loss and the degradation of ecosystems , including in marine ecosystems , alongside appropriate management of fauna and flora , particularly for certain species suffering from overpopulation , such as the large carnivores , requires support for the development , implementation , enforcement and assessment of relevant union legislation and policy , including the eu biodiversity strategy to 202022 , council directive 92 / 43 / eec23 and directive 2009 / 147 / ec of the european parliament and of the council24 and regulation 1143 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council25 , in particular by developing the knowledge base for policy development and implementation and by developing , testing , demonstrating and applying best practices and solutions on small scale or tailored to specific local , regional or national contexts , including integrated approaches for the implementation of the prioritised action frameworks prepared on the basis of directive 92 / 43 / eec . the union should track its biodiversity - related expenditure to fulfil its reporting obligations under the convention on biological diversity . requirements for tracking in other relevant union legislation should also be met . _________________ 22 com 244 final . 23 council directive 92 / 43 / eec of 21 may 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora . 24 directive 2009 / 147 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 30 november 2009 on the conservation of wild birds . 25 regulation no 1143 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council of 22 october 2014 on the prevention and management of the introduction and spread of invasive alien species .


### recent evaluations and assessments , including the mid - term review of the eu biodiversity strategy to 2020 and the fitness check of nature legislation , indicate that one of the main underlying causes for insufficient implementation of union nature legislation and of the biodiversity strategy is the lack of adequate financing . the main union funding instruments , including the [ european regional development fund , the cohesion fund , the european agricultural fund for rural development and the european maritime and fisheries fund ] , can make a significant contribution towards meeting those needs . the programme can further improve the efficiency of such mainstreaming through strategic nature projects dedicated to catalysing the implementation of union nature and biodiversity legislation and policy , including the actions set out in the priority action frameworks developed in accordance with directive 92 / 43 / eec . the strategic nature projects should support programmes of actions in member states for the mainstreaming of relevant nature and biodiversity objectives into other policies and financing programmes , thus ensuring that appropriate funds are mobilised for implementing these policies . member states could decide within their strategic plan for the common agricultural policy to use a certain share of the european agricultural fund for rural development allocation to leverage support for actions that complement the strategic nature projects as defined under this regulation . ### recent evaluations and assessments , including the mid - term review of the eu biodiversity strategy to 2020 and the fitness check of nature legislation , indicate that one of the main underlying causes for insufficient implementation of union nature legislation and of the biodiversity strategy is the lack of adequate financing and better coordination between governmental and scientific institutions . the main union funding instruments , including in particular the esi funds , namely the european regional development fund , the cohesion fund , the european agricultural fund for rural development and the european maritime and fisheries fund , can make a significant contribution towards meeting those needs . the programme must further improve the efficiency of such mainstreaming through strategic nature projects dedicated to sustainability and conservation and catalysing the implementation of union nature and biodiversity legislation and policy , including the actions set out in the priority action frameworks developed in accordance with directive 92 / 43 / eec . in many member states , a large proportion of ecosystems has been degraded ; restoration of ecosystems contributes to halting biodiversity loss , and safeguarding the ecosystem services that they provide . specific attention should be given to providing space for natural processes to restore and sustain ecosystems and stimulate partnerships with other economic sectors , such as forestry and water management in developing nature - based economies . the strategic nature projects should support programmes of actions in member states for the mainstreaming of relevant nature and biodiversity objectives into other policies and financing programmes , thus ensuring that appropriate funds are mobilised , with synergy between the various union funding instruments for implementing these policies , striking a balance between nature protection and local and regional development needs . member states and their regions could decide within their strategic plan for the common agricultural policy to use a certain share of the european agricultural fund for rural development allocation to leverage support for actions that complement the strategic nature projects as defined under this regulation .


### the programme should prepare and support market players for the shift towards a clean , circular , energy - efficient , low - carbon and climate - resilient economy by testing new business opportunities , upgrading professional skills , facilitating consumers ' access to sustainable products and services , engaging and empowering influencers and testing novel methods to adapt the existing processes and business landscape . to support a broader market uptake of sustainable solutions , general public acceptance and consumer engagement should be promoted . ### the programme should prepare and support market players for the shift towards a clean , circular , energy - efficient , low - carbon and climate - resilient economy through the sustainable use of existing natural resources and by testing new business opportunities , upgrading professional skills , facilitating consumers ' access to sustainable products and services , engaging and empowering influencers and testing novel methods to adapt the existing processes and business landscape . to support a broader market uptake of sustainable solutions , in particular the development of innovative renewable energy technologies , general public acceptance and consumer engagement should be promoted .


### the programme should prepare and support market players for the shift towards a clean , circular , energy - efficient , low - carbon and climate - resilient economy by testing new business opportunities , upgrading professional skills , facilitating consumers ' access to sustainable products and services , engaging and empowering influencers and testing novel methods to adapt the existing processes and business landscape . to support a broader market uptake of sustainable solutions , general public acceptance and consumer engagement should be promoted . ### the programme should prepare and support market players for the shift towards a clean , circular , energy - efficient , low - carbon and climate - resilient economy by testing new business opportunities , upgrading professional skills , facilitating consumers ' access to sustainable products and services , engaging and empowering influencers and testing novel methods to adapt the existing processes and business landscape , as well as involving local and regional stakeholders in the implementation of objectives in the context of the circular economy . to support a broader market uptake of sustainable solutions , general public acceptance and consumer engagement should be promoted , including through media campaigns .


### the programme should prepare and support market players for the shift towards a clean , circular , energy - efficient , low - carbon and climate - resilient economy by testing new business opportunities , upgrading professional skills , facilitating consumers ' access to sustainable products and services , engaging and empowering influencers and testing novel methods to adapt the existing processes and business landscape . to support a broader market uptake of sustainable solutions , general public acceptance and consumer engagement should be promoted . ### the life programme should prepare and support market players for the shift towards a clean , circular , energy - efficient , renewable energy - based low - carbon and climate - resilient economy by testing new business opportunities , upgrading professional skills , facilitating consumers ' access to sustainable products and services , engaging and empowering influencers and testing novel methods to adapt the existing processes and business landscape . to support a broader market uptake of sustainable solutions , general public acceptance and consumer engagement should be promoted . within the sub - programme clean energy transition , the final consuming sectors involving energy efficiency , as buildings , services , industry and transport should be included , along with the integration of renewable energy in these sectors .


### the programme should prepare and support market players for the shift towards a clean , circular , energy - efficient , low - carbon and climate - resilient economy by testing new business opportunities , upgrading professional skills , facilitating consumers ' access to sustainable products and services , engaging and empowering influencers and testing novel methods to adapt the existing processes and business landscape . to support a broader market uptake of sustainable solutions , general public acceptance and consumer engagement should be promoted . ### the programme should prepare and support market players for the shift towards a clean , circular , energy - efficient , renewable energy based , low - carbon and climate - resilient economy by testing new business opportunities , upgrading professional skills , facilitating consumers ' access to sustainable products and services , engaging and empowering influencers and testing novel methods to adapt the existing processes and business landscape . to support a broader market uptake of sustainable solutions , general public acceptance and consumer engagement should be promoted . the final consuming sectors such as buildings , services , industry and transport should be included in the sub - programme clean energy transition to contribute to energy efficiency and renewable energy use .


### reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the union ' s commitments to implement the paris agreement and the united nations sustainable development goals , this programme will contribute to mainstream climate actions and to the achievement of an overall target of 25 % of the eu budget expenditures supporting climate objectives . actions under this programme are expected to contribute 61% of the overall financial envelope of the programme to climate objectives . relevant actions will be identified during the programme ' s preparation and implementation , and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes . ### tackling climate change is one of the most important global challenges requiring a coordinated and ambitious response . the union must address climate change in line with the union ' s commitments to implement the paris agreement and the united nations sustainable development goals , this programme will contribute to mainstream climate and environmental actions and to the achievement of an overall target of 25 % of the eu budget expenditures supporting climate and environmental objectives . actions under this programme are expected to contribute 61% of the overall financial envelope of the programme to climate objectives . relevant actions will be identified during the programme ' s preparation and implementation , and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes .


### reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the union ' s commitments to implement the paris agreement and the united nations sustainable development goals , this programme will contribute to mainstream climate actions and to the achievement of an overall target of 25 % of the eu budget expenditures supporting climate objectives . actions under this programme are expected to contribute 61% of the overall financial envelope of the programme to climate objectives . relevant actions will be identified during the programme ' s preparation and implementation , and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes . ### tackling climate change is one of the most important global challenges requiring a coordinated and ambitious response . in line with the union ' s commitments to implement the paris agreement and the united nations sustainable development goals , this programme will contribute to mainstream climate actions and to the achievement of an overall target of 25 % of the eu budget expenditures supporting climate objectives . actions under this programme are expected to contribute 61% of the overall financial envelope of the programme to climate objectives . relevant actions will be identified during the programme ' s preparation and implementation , and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes .


### in the implementation of the programme due consideration should be given to the strategy for outermost regions30in view of article 349 tfeu and the specific needs and vulnerabilities of these regions . union policies other than environmental , climate and relevant clean energy transition policies should also be taken into account . _________________ 30 com 623 final ### in the implementation of the programme due consideration should be given to the strategy for outermost regions30 in view of article 349 tfeu and the specific needs and vulnerabilities of these regions . union policies other than environmental , climate , circular economy and relevant clean energy transition policies should also be taken into account . _________________ 30 com 623 final


### in the implementation of the programme due consideration should be given to the strategy for outermost regions in view of article 349 tfeu and the specific needs and vulnerabilities of these regions . union policies other than environmental , climate and relevant clean energy transition policies should also be taken into account . ### in accordance with articles 174 and 349 tfeu , the implementation of the programme must respect the strategy for outermost regions , which are fully part of the union , and , in general , cater to the specific needs , characteristics , constraints and vulnerabilities of regions which suffer from severe and permanent natural or demographic handicaps . that implementation could also contribute to reducing inequalities between the developmental levels of the different regions and reducing the development deficit of the most disadvantaged regions , including the specific challenges of implementing environmentally friendly policies to contribute to the shift towards a clean , circular , energy - efficient , low - carbon and climate - resilient economy and preserving biodiversity there . union policies other than environmental , climate and relevant clean energy transition policies should also be taken into account .


### in the implementation of the programme due consideration should be given to the strategy for outermost regions30 in view of article 349 tfeu and the specific needs and vulnerabilities of these regions . union policies other than environmental , climate and relevant clean energy transition policies should also be taken into account . _________________ 30 com 623 final ### in the implementation of the programme due consideration should be given to the strategy for outermost regions30 in view of article 349 tfeu and the specific needs and vulnerabilities of these regions . union policies other than environmental , climate , circular economy and relevant clean energy transition policies should also be taken into account . _________________ 30 com 623 final


### in support of the implementation of the programme , the commission should collaborate with the programme’s national contact points , organise seminars and workshops , publish lists of projects funded under the programme or undertake other activities to disseminate project results and to facilitate exchanges of experience , knowledge and best practices and the replication of project results across the union . such activities should in particular target member states with a low uptake of funds and should facilitate the communication and cooperation between project beneficiaries , applicants or stakeholders of completed and ongoing projects in the same field . ### in support of the implementation of the programme , the commission should collaborate with the programme’s national , regional and local contact points , organise seminars and workshops , publish lists of projects funded under the programme or undertake other activities , such as media campaigns , in order to better disseminate project results and to facilitate exchanges of experience , knowledge and best practices and the replication of project results across the union , thus promoting cooperation and communication . such activities should in particular target member states with a low uptake of funds and should facilitate the communication and cooperation between project beneficiaries , applicants or stakeholders of completed and ongoing projects in the same field . it is essential that this communication and cooperation should also involve regional and local authorities and stakeholders .


### the types of financing and the methods of implementation should be chosen on the basis of their ability to achieve the specific objectives of the actions and to deliver results , taking into account , in particular , the costs of controls , the administrative burden , and the expected risk of non - compliance . as regards grants , this should include consideration of the use of lump sums , flat rates and scales of unit costs . ### the types of financing and the methods of implementation should be chosen on the basis of their ability to achieve the specific objectives of the actions and to deliver the best results , taking into account , in particular , the costs of controls , the administrative burden , the expected risk of non - compliance and the lower co - financing rate compared with other direct management instruments . as regards grants , this should include consideration of the use of lump sums , flat rates and scales of unit costs .


### the types of financing and the methods of implementation should be chosen on the basis of their ability to achieve the specific objectives of the actions and to deliver results , taking into account , in particular , the costs of controls , the administrative burden , and the expected risk of non - compliance . as regards grants , this should include consideration of the use of lump sums , flat rates and scales of unit costs . ### the types of financing and the methods of implementation should be chosen on the basis of their ability to achieve the specific objectives of the actions and to deliver results , taking into account , in particular , the costs of controls , the administrative burden , and the expected risk of non - compliance . as regards grants , this should include consideration of the use of lump sums , flat rates and scales of unit costs . the european commission must ensure that implementation is easy to understand , and must promote genuine simplification for project developers .


### it lays down the objectives of the programme , the budget for the period 2021 - 2027 , the forms of union funding and the rules for providing such funding . ### it provides for the objectives of the programme , the budget for the period 2021 - 2027 , the forms of union funding and the rules for providing such funding from 1 january 2021 to 31 december 2027 .


### it lays down the objectives of the programme , the budget for the period 2021 - 2027 , the forms of union funding and the rules for providing such funding . ### it lays down the objectives of the life programme , the budget for this period , the forms of union funding and the rules for providing such funding .


### ' strategic nature projects ' means projects that support the achievement of union nature and biodiversity objectives by implementing coherent programmes of action in the member states to mainstream these objectives and priorities into other policies and financing instruments , including through coordinated implementation of the priority action frameworks established pursuant to directive 92 / 43 / eec ; ### ' strategic nature projects ' means projects on a regional , multi - regional , national or trans - national scale that support the achievement of union nature and biodiversity objectives by implementing coherent programmes of action in the member states to mainstream these objectives and priorities into other policies and financing instruments , including through coordinated implementation of the priority action frameworks established pursuant to directive 92 / 43 / eec ;


### the general objective of the programme is to contribute to the shift towards a clean , circular , energy - efficient , low - carbon and climate - resilient economy , including through the transition to clean energy , to the protection and improvement of the quality of the environment and to halting and reversing biodiversity loss , thereby contributing to sustainable development . ### the general objective of the programme shall be to contribute to the shift towards a circular , energy - efficient , renewable energy - based , low - emissions , low - carbon and climate - resilient economy , to the protection and improvement of the quality of the environment and to halting and reversing biodiversity loss , including through supporting the implementation and management of the natura 2000 network and tackling the degradation of ecosystems , thereby contributing to sustainable development . the life programme shall also support the implementation of general action programmes on environment and climate policy adopted in accordance with article192 tfeu .


### to develop , demonstrate and promote innovative techniques and approaches for reaching the objectives of the union legislation and policy on environment and climate action , including the transition to clean energy , and to contribute to the application of best practice in relation to nature and biodiversity ; ### to develop , demonstrate and promote innovative techniques and approaches for reaching the objectives of the union legislation and policy on environment , including nature and biodiversity or climate action , including the transition to renewable energy or increased energy efficiency ;


### the programme shall be implemented in a way which ensures its consistency with the european regional development fund , the european social fund , the cohesion fund , the european agricultural fund for rural development , and the european maritime and fisheries fund , horizon europe , the connecting europe facility and investeu , in order to create synergies , particularly as regards strategic nature projects and strategic integrated projects , and to support the uptake and replication of solutions developed under the programme . ### the programme shall be implemented in a way which ensures its consistency with the european regional development fund , the european social fund , the cohesion fund , the european agricultural fund for rural development , and the european maritime and fisheries fund , horizon europe , innovation fund under the emission trading system , the connecting europe facility and investeu , in order to create synergies , particularly as regards strategic nature projects and strategic integrated projects , and to support the uptake and replication of solutions developed under the programme .


### the programme shall be implemented in a way which ensures its consistency with the european regional development fund , the european social fund , the cohesion fund , the european agricultural fund for rural development , and the european maritime and fisheries fund , horizon europe , the connecting europe facility and investeu , in order to create synergies , particularly as regards strategic nature projects and strategic integrated projects , and to support the uptake and replication of solutions developed under the programme . ### the programme shall be implemented in a way which ensures transparency , and its consistency with the cohesion policy of the union , and in particular with the european regional development fund , the european social fund , the cohesion fund , the european agricultural fund for rural development , and the european maritime and fisheries fund , as well as with horizon europe , the connecting europe facility and investeu , in order to create synergies , particularly as regards strategic nature projects and strategic integrated projects , and to support the uptake and replication of solutions developed under the programme . the regional and local authorities affected shall be involved at all relevant stages of programming and implementation .


### projects under the sub - programme nature and biodiversity concerning the management , restoration and monitoring of natura 2000 sites in accordance with directives 92 / 43 / eec and 2009 / 147 / ec shall be supported in accordance with prioritised action frameworks established pursuant to directive 92 / 43 / eec . ### projects under the sub - programme nature and biodiversity concerning the management , restoration and monitoring of natura 2000 sites in accordance with directives 92 / 43 / eec and 2009 / 147 / ec shall take account of priorities set out in national and regional plans , strategies and policies , inter alia in prioritised action frameworks established pursuant to directive 92 / 43 / eec .


### award criteria shall be set out in the calls for proposals taking into account the following : ### the commission shall set out award criteria in the multiannual work programme referred to in article 17 and the calls for proposals taking into account the following principles :


### projects financed by the programme shall avoid undermining environmental , climate or relevant clean energy objectives of the programme and , where possible , shall promote the use of green public procurement ; ### projects financed by the life programme shall be of union interest by making a significant contribution to the achievement of and shall not undermine the general and specific objectives of the life programme referred to in article 3 and , where possible , shall promote the use of green public procurement ;


### where appropriate , special regard shall be given to projects in geographical areas with specific needs or vulnerabilities , such as areas with specific environmental challenges or natural constraints , trans - border areas or outermost regions . ### where appropriate , special regard shall be given to projects in geographical areas with specific needs or vulnerabilities , such as areas where rehabilitation of polluted sites is needed , areas with specific environmental challenges or natural constraints , trans - border areas or outermost regions .


### reflows from financial instruments established under regulation no 1293 / 2013 may be invested in the financial instruments established under [ investeu fund ] . ### reflows from financial instruments established under regulation no 1293 / 2013 shall be invested in the financial instruments related to the life programme established under [ investeu fund ] .


### a major disruption of the gas supply can affect all member states , the union as a whole and contracting parties to the treaty establishing the energy community , signed in athens on 25 october 2005 . it can also severely damage the union economy and can have a major social impact , particularly on vulnerable groups of customers . ### a major disruption of the gas supply can affect all member states , the union as a whole and contracting parties to the treaty establishing the energy community , signed in athens on 25 october 2005 . it can also severely damage the union economy and security and can have a major social impact , particularly on vulnerable groups of customers . it is therefore fundamental to diversify energy sources , suppliers and routes to prevent such situations in the first place , and to minimize the effects of unavoidable disruptions .


### this regulation aims to ensure that all the necessary measures are taken to safeguard an uninterrupted supply of gas throughout the union , in particular to protected customers in the event of difficult climatic conditions or disruptions of the gas supply . these objectives should be achieved through the most cost - effective measures and in such a way that energy markets are not distorted . ### this regulation aims to ensure that all the necessary non - discriminatory measures are taken to safeguard an uninterrupted supply of gas throughout the union , in particular to protected customers in the event of difficult climatic conditions or disruptions of the gas supply . these objectives should be achieved through the most cost - effective intra - and interregional measures , in such a way that energy markets are not distorted and the minimum damage level in the case of installations with a continuous operating flow is not affected .


### so far , the potential for more efficient and less costly measures through regional cooperation has not been fully exploited . this has to do not only with better coordination of national mitigation actions in emergency situations , but also of national preventive measures , such as national storage or policies related to liquefied natural gas , which can be strategically important in certain regions . ### so far , the potential for more efficient and less costly measures through regional cooperation has not been fully exploited , and an open concept of regional cooperation is needed , with the possibility of reconfiguring cooperation formats on the basis of consultations with the member states , taking account of the energy dynamic . better coordination of national mitigation actions in emergency situations is recommended , as well as of national preventive measures , such as national storage or policies related to liquefied natural gas , which can be strategically important in certain regions .


### in a spirit of solidarity , regional cooperation , involving both public authorities and natural gas undertakings , should be the guiding principle of this regulation , to identify the relevant risks in each region and optimise the benefits of coordinated measures to mitigate them and to implement the most cost - effective measures for union consumers . ### in a spirit of solidarity , regional cooperation , involving both public authorities and natural gas undertakings , must be the guiding principle of this regulation , to identify the relevant risks in each region , based on relevant analyses , and to optimise the benefits of coordinated measures at local , regional and cross - border level , in order to mitigate them and consolidate the security of the gas supply , and to implement the most cost - effective measures for union consumers , defined by common accord with the member states .


### in order to make the regional cooperation feasible , member states should establish a cooperation mechanism within each region . such mechanism or mechanisms should be developed sufficiently in time to allow for conducting the risk assessment and drawing up meaningful plans at regional level . member states are free to agree on a cooperation mechanism best suited for a given region . the commission should have a facilitating role in the overall process and share best practises for arranging regional cooperation such as a rotating coordination role within the region for the preparation of the different documents or establishing dedicated bodies . in absence of an agreement on the cooperation mechanism , the commission may propose a suitable cooperation mechanism for a given region . ### in order to make the regional cooperation feasible , member states should establish clear administrative mechanisms , at intra - and interregional level , that would apply in emergency situations and on the basis of which the competent authorities could act . such mechanism or mechanisms should be developed sufficiently in time to allow for conducting the risk assessment , drawing up meaningful plans at regional level and avoiding unfair costs for consumers . member states are free to agree on a cooperation mechanism best suited for a given region , and this mechanism may be reconfigured in line with the energy dynamic . the commission should have a facilitating role in the overall process and share best practises for arranging regional cooperation such as a rotating coordination role within the region for the preparation of the different documents or establishing dedicated bodies . in absence of an agreement on the cooperation mechanism , the commission may propose a suitable cooperation mechanism for a given region .


### to ensure maximum preparedness , so as to avoid a supply disruption and mitigate its effects should it nevertheless occur , the competent authorities of a given region must draw up preventive action plans and emergency , after consulting stakeholders . regional plans should take account of the specific characteristics of each member state . they should also clearly define the roles and responsibilities of the natural gas undertakings and the competent authorities . national measures to be designed should take fully account of the regional measures set out in the preventive action plan and emergency plan . they should be so designed as to address national risks in a way that takes full advantage of the opportunities provided by regional cooperation . the plans should be technical and operational in nature , their function being to help prevent the occurrence or escalation of an emergency and to mitigate its effects . the plans should take the security of electricity systems into account and be consistent with the energy union’s strategic planning and reporting tools . ### to ensure maximum preparedness , so as to avoid a supply disruption and mitigate its effects should it nevertheless occur , the competent authorities of a given region must draw up preventive action plans and emergency , after consulting stakeholders . regional plans should take account of the specific characteristics of each member state . they should also clearly define the roles and responsibilities of the natural gas undertakings and the competent authorities . national measures to be designed should take fully account of the regional measures set out in the preventive action plan and emergency plan . they should be so designed as to address national risks in a way that takes full advantage of the opportunities provided by regional cooperation . the plans should be technical and operational in nature , their function being to help prevent the occurrence or escalation of an emergency , to mitigate its effects and to avoid the emergence of unfair costs for consumers . the plans should take the security of electricity systems into account and be consistent with the energy union’s strategic planning and reporting tools .


### in the event of a supply crisis , market players should be given sufficient opportunity to respond to the situation with market - based measures . where market measures have been exhausted and they are still insufficient , member states and their competent authorities should take measures to remove or mitigate the effects of the supply crisis . ### in the event of a supply crisis , market players should be given sufficient opportunity to respond to the situation with market - based measures . where market measures have been exhausted and they are still insufficient , member states and their competent authorities should take measures to remove or mitigate the effects of the supply crisis , with the aim of making it possible to maintain a minimum damage level of supply in order to ensure that installations , in particular those with a continuous operating flow , are not affected .


### the preventive action plans and emergency plans should be updated regularly and published . they should be subject to peer review . the peer review process allows for early identification of inconsistencies and measures that could endanger other member states’ security of supply , thereby ensuring that plans from different regions are consistent with one another . it also enables member states to share best practice . ### the regional preventive action plans and emergency plans , correlated with those at national level , must be updated regularly and published . they should be subject to peer review . the peer review process allows for early identification of inconsistencies and measures that could endanger other member states’ security of supply , thereby ensuring that plans from different regions are consistent with one another . it also enables member states to share best practice .


### as demonstrated by the october 2014 stress test , solidarity is needed to ensure security of supply across the union and to keep overall costs to a minimum . if an emergency is declared in any member state , a two - step approach should be applied to strengthen solidarity . firstly , all member states which have introduced a higher supply standard should reduce it to default values to make the gas market more liquid . secondly , if the first step fails to provide the necessary supply , further measures by neighbouring member states , even if not in an emergency situation , should be triggered to ensure the supply to households , essential social services and district heating installations in the member state experiencing the emergency . member states should identify and describe the details of these solidarity measures in their emergency plans , ensuring fair and equitable compensation of the natural gas undertakings . ### as demonstrated by the october 2014 stress test , solidarity based on regional cooperation is needed to ensure security of supply across the union and to keep overall costs to a minimum . this solidarity should / could be defined on three levels of action – bilateral or regional , interregional and european – and it should not be left to an individual regional group alone if a consistent and uniform approach at eu level is needed . if an emergency is declared in any member state , a two - step approach should be applied to strengthen solidarity . firstly , all member states which have introduced a higher supply standard should reduce it to default values to make the gas market more liquid . secondly , if the first step fails to provide the necessary supply , further measures by neighbouring member states , even if not in an emergency situation , should be triggered to ensure the supply to households , essential social services and district heating installations in the member state experiencing the emergency . member states should identify and describe the details of these solidarity measures in their emergency plans , ensuring fair and equitable compensation of the natural gas undertakings .


### one of the union goals is to strengthen the energy community that would ensure effective implementation of the union energy acquis , energy market reforms and incentivising investments in the energy sector by closer integration of the union and energy community energy markets . this entails also introducing common crisis management by proposing preventive and emergency plans at the regional level including the energy community contracting parties . furthermore , the commission communication on the short term resilience of the european gas system from october 2014 refers to the need to apply internal energy market rules on the flow of energy between the union member states and the energy community contracting parties . in this regard , in order to ensure an efficient crisis management on borders between the union member states and the contracting parties , the necessary arrangements following the adoption of a joint act should be set so that specific cooperation with any individual energy community contracting party can take place once the required mutual provisions have been duly put into place . ### one of the union goals is to strengthen the energy community that would ensure effective implementation of the union energy acquis , energy market reforms and incentivising investments in the energy sector by closer integration of the union and energy community energy markets . this entails also introducing common crisis management by proposing preventive and emergency plans at the regional level including the energy community contracting parties . to this end , forecasts should be drawn up of consumption at regional level and the available reserves , which would make it possible to strengthen the ability to respond in the event of a crisis . furthermore , the commission communication on the short term resilience of the european gas system from october 2014 refers to the need to apply internal energy market rules on the flow of energy between the union member states and the energy community contracting parties . in this regard , in order to ensure an efficient crisis management on borders between the union member states and the contracting parties , the necessary arrangements following the adoption of a joint act should be set so that specific cooperation with any individual energy community contracting party can take place once the required mutual provisions have been duly put into place .


### where there is reliable information on a situation outside the union that threatens the security of supply of one or several member states and that may trigger an early warning mechanism involving the union and a third country , the commission should inform the gas coordination group without delay and the union should take appropriate action to try to defuse the situation . ### where there is reliable information on a situation outside the union that threatens the security of supply of one or several member states and that may trigger an early warning mechanism involving the union and a third country , the commission should inform the gas coordination group without delay and the union should take appropriate action to try to defuse the situation . where the situation allows and adequate infrastructure exists , the commission and member states could grant temporary aid to third countries in crisis .


### the measures to ensure the security of supply contained in the preventive action plans and in the emergency plans shall be clearly defined , transparent , proportionate , non - discriminatory and verifiable , shall not unduly distort competition and the effective functioning of the internal market in gas and shall not endanger the security of gas supply of other member states or of the union as a whole . ### preventive action plans and emergency plans shall be based on national standards for security of gas supply . the measures to ensure the security of supply contained in the preventive action plans and in the emergency plans shall be clearly defined , transparent , proportionate , non - discriminatory and verifiable , shall not unduly distort competition and the effective functioning of the internal market in gas and shall not endanger the security of gas supply of other member states or of the union as a whole .


### the measures to ensure the security of supply contained in the preventive action plans and in the emergency plans shall be clearly defined , transparent , proportionate , non - discriminatory and verifiable , shall not unduly distort competition and the effective functioning of the internal market in gas and shall not endanger the security of gas supply of other member states or of the union as a whole . ### the measures to ensure the security of supply contained in the regional preventive action plans and in the emergency plans , correlated with those at national level , shall be clearly defined , transparent , proportionate , non - discriminatory and verifiable , shall not unduly distort competition and the effective functioning of the internal market in gas , shall not endanger the security of gas supply of other member states or of the union as a whole and shall not give rise to unfair costs for consumers .


### the competent authorities of each region as listed in annex i shall jointly make an assessment at regional level of all risks affecting the security of gas supply . the assessment shall take into account all relevant risks such as natural disasters , technological , commercial , social , political and other risks . the risk assessment shall be carried out by : ### the competent authorities of each region as listed in annex i shall , on the basis of an assessment of the risks for individual member states in each region , jointly make an assessment at regional level of all risks affecting the security of gas supply . the assessment shall take into account all relevant risks such as natural disasters , technological , commercial , social , political and other risks . the risk assessment shall be carried out by :


### the second sentence of article 3 , article 3 , article 4 , and , article 5 , point of article 6 , points and of article 7 , points , , , of article 8 , point and of article 8 , points and of article 9 , article 9 , article 10 , article 11 and article 12 shall create obligations for the members states towards an energy community contracting party subject to the following procedure : ### the second sentence of article 3 , article 3 , article 4 , and , article 5 , point of article 6 , points and of article 7 , points , , , of article 8 , point and of article 8 , points , ja ) and of article 9 , article 9 , article 10 , article 11 and article 12 shall create obligations for the members states towards an energy community contracting party subject to the following procedure :


### in order to achieve eu air quality objectives and to ensure a continuous effort to reduce vehicle emissions , the power to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission in respect of the detailed rules on the application of regulation no 715 / 2007 to vehicles of categories m1 , m2 , n1 and n2 with a reference mass exceeding 2 610 kg but with a maximum vehicle mass not exceeding 5 000 kg , the specific procedures , tests and requirements for type approval , the requirements for the implementation of the prohibition on the use of defeat devices that reduce the effectiveness of emission control systems , the measures necessary for the implementation of the obligation of a manufacturer to provide unrestricted and standardised access to vehicle repair and maintenance information , the replacement of the information on the mass of co2 emissions in the certificate of conformity with information on total mass of co2 emissions equivalents , the increase or removal of the limit value of total hydrocarbons emissions for positive ignition vehicles , the amendment of regulation no 715 / 2007 for the purposes of recalibrating the particulate mass based limit values and introducing particle number based limit values that would correlate broadly with the petrol and diesel mass limit values , the adoption of a revised measurement procedure for particulates and a particle number limit value , a limit value for emissions of no2 and limits for tailpipe emissions at cold temperatures for vehicles approved as complying with the euro 6 emission limits . the commission , when preparing and drawing up delegated acts , should ensure a simultaneous , timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the european parliament and to the council . ### in order to achieve eu air quality objectives , as set out by the air quality standards and by directive 2008 / 50 / ec of the european parliament and of the council5c , and to ensure a continuous effort to reduce vehicle emissions , the power to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission in respect of the detailed rules on the application of regulation no 715 / 2007 to vehicles of categories m1 , m2 , n1 and n2 with a reference mass exceeding 2 610 kg but with a maximum vehicle mass not exceeding 5 000 kg , the specific procedures , tests and requirements for type approval , the requirements for the implementation of the prohibition on the use of defeat devices that reduce the effectiveness of emission control systems , the measures necessary for the implementation of the obligation of a manufacturer to provide unrestricted and standardised access to vehicle repair and maintenance information , the amendment of regulation no 715 / 2007 for the purposes of recalibrating the particulate mass based limit values and introducing particle number based limit values that would correlate broadly with the petrol and diesel mass limit values . the commission , when preparing and drawing up delegated acts , should ensure a simultaneous , timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the european parliament and to the council . __________________ 5c directive 2008 / 50 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 21 may 2008 on ambient air quality and cleaner air for europe .


### in some instances , given the current state of technical development it may still be necessary for users of a procedure to appear in person before a competent authority as part of the online procedure , in particular in the case of requesting or renewing passports or identity cards containing biometric data . any such exception should be limited to situations where no digital technology exists to achieve the purpose of the procedure . ### in some instances , the user might be required to submit evidence to prove facts that cannot be established by online means , such as medical certificates and proof of the roadworthiness of motor vehicles . as long as the evidence to prove such facts can be submitted in electronic format , this should not constitute an exception to the principle that a procedure should be offered fully online . in other instances , given the current state of technical development , it may still be necessary for users of an online procedure to appear in person before a competent authority as part of the online procedure , such as in the case of requesting or renewing passports or identity cards containing biometric data . any such exception should be limited to what is proportionate , non - discriminatory , strictly necessary and objectively justified by an overriding reason of public interest relevant to the particular procedure and limited to situations where no digital technology exists to achieve the purpose of completing the procedure online . an overriding reason of public interest should be considered strictly necessary and objectively justified for the member states if it serves the implementation of national measures , for instance in the interest of public policy , public security , public health and combatting fraud . in those exceptional circumstances , member states should limit the physical presence of the user to what is strictly necessary , objectively justified and proportionate . any such exceptions should be notified to the commission and should be discussed and reviewed regularly in the gateway coordination group together with good national practices and technical developments that would facilitate the further digitalisation of procedures .


### online services provided by competent authorities are crucial for increasing the quality of the services provided to citizens and businesses . where public administrations within member states increasingly no longer require that citizens and businesses supply the same information several times but instead are working towards the re - use of data , the same should be facilitated for users faced with procedures in other member states , to reduce additional burden . ### online services provided by competent authorities are crucial for increasing the quality and security of the services provided to citizens and businesses . where public administrations within member states increasingly no longer require that citizens and businesses supply the same information several times but instead are working towards the re - use of data , the same should be facilitated for users faced with procedures in other member states , to reduce additional burden .


### in order to further facilitate the use of online procedures , this regulation should , in line with the “once - only” principle , provide the basis for the exchange of evidence directly between the competent authorities concerned from different member states , at the request of citizens and businesses . the “once - only principle means that citizens and businesses should not have to supply the same information to public authorities more than once for the cross - border exchange of evidence . ### in order to further facilitate the use of online procedures , this regulation should , in line with the “once - only” principle , provide the basis for the exchange of evidence between the actors involved in the procedure and across member states , at the explicit request of citizens and businesses . where the exchange of evidence includes the processing personal data , the request should be considered as explicit if it contains a freely given , specific , informed and unambiguous indication of the individual’s wish to have the relevant personal data exchanged , either by statement or by clear affirmative action . if the user is not the data subject , the online procedure should not affect his or her rights under regulation 2016 / 679 . the ' once - only ' principle means that citizens and businesses should not have to supply the same data to public authorities more than once for the cross - border online procedures . any exchange of evidence should have an appropriate separate legal basis for the technical system , such as in directives 2005 / 36 / ec , 2006 / 123 / ec , 2014 / 24 / eu and 2014 / 25 / eu or for the procedures listed in annex ii , other applicable union acts or national law . where the exchange of evidence in accordance with these legal bases includes the processing of personal data , such processing shall be performed in accordance with regulations 2016 / 679 and no 45 / 2001 .


### the compliance with the quality criteria should be the responsibility of the competent authorities and the commission in relation to the information , procedures and services which they are responsible for . the national coordinators and the commission should supervise compliance with the quality criteria at national and union level respectively , and address any problems that arise . this regulation should give the commission a wide range of means to address any deterioration in the quality of services offered through the gateway , depending on the seriousness and persistence of such deterioration , which would include involving the gateway coordination group . this should not prejudge the overall responsibility of the commission regarding the monitoring of the compliance with this regulation . ### the compliance with the quality criteria should be the responsibility of the competent authorities and the commission in relation to the information , procedures and services which they are responsible for . the national coordinators and the commission should supervise compliance with the quality and security criteria at national and union level respectively , and address any problems that arise . this regulation should give the commission a wide range of means to address any deterioration in the quality of services offered through the gateway , depending on the seriousness and persistence of such deterioration ; which would include involving the gateway coordination group . this should not prejudge the overall responsibility of the commission regarding the monitoring of the compliance with this regulation .


### in case of non - compliance with applicable deadlines , users are informed in advance of the reasons thereof and a new deadline is given . ### in case of non - compliance with applicable deadlines , users are informed in advance of the reasons thereof and a final deadline is given ;


### in case of non - compliance with applicable deadlines , users are informed in advance of the reasons thereof and a new deadline is given ; ### in case of non - compliance with applicable deadlines , users are informed in advance of the reasons thereof and a final deadline is given ;


### the competent authorities shall ensure that where the procedures referred to in article 5 are offered online , at least the following requirements are met : ### member states shall ensure that where the procedures referred to in paragraph - 1 of this article are offered online , at least the following requirements are met :


### where competent authorities accept digitalised copies of non - electronic evidence of identity such as identity cards or passports for national users , they shall accept such digitalised copies for users from other member states . ### where competent authorities accept digitalised copies of non - electronic evidence of identity such as identity cards or passports for national users , they shall accept such digitalised copies for users from other member states , while ensuring personal data protection .


### for the purpose of the exchange of evidence for online procedures listed in annex ii and procedures provided for in directives 2005 / 36 / ec , 2006 / 123 / ec , 2014 / 24 / eu and 2014 / 25 / eu , a technical system for the electronic exchange of evidence between competent authorities in different member states shall be established by the commission in cooperation with the member states . ### for the purpose of the exchange of evidence for online procedures listed in annex ii and procedures provided for in directives 2005 / 36 / ec , 2006 / 123 / ec , 2014 / 24 / eu and 2014 / 25 / eu , a technical system for the electronic exchange of evidence between competent authorities in different member states shall be established by the commission in cooperation with the member states . the technical system shall&#160 ; ensure the interoperability&#160 ; with the&#160 ; national systems . the commission shall not process personal data in the framework of the technical system .


### the competent authorities responsible for online procedures referred to in paragraph 1 shall , upon an explicit request of the user , request evidence directly from competent authorities issuing evidence in other member states through the technical system . the issuing authorities shall , subject to paragraph 2 , make such evidence available through the same system . ### the competent authorities responsible for online procedures referred to in paragraph 1 shall , upon an explicit request of the user , request evidence directly from competent authorities issuing evidence in other member states through the technical system . the issuing authorities shall , in accordance with paragraph 2 , make such evidence available through the same system . where the consent of the user is necessary , article 7 of regulation 2016 / 679 and regulation no 45 / 2001 shall apply . if the user is not the data subject , the online procedure shall not affect his or her rights under regulation 2016 / 679 .


### the competent authorities and the commission shall promote the awareness and the use of the gateway amongst citizens and businesses and shall ensure the accessibility and visibility of the gateway and its services through search engines accessible to the public . ### the competent authorities and the commission shall promote the awareness and the use of the gateway amongst citizens and businesses and shall ensure the accessibility and visibility of the gateway , its services and the information made available through it .


### in order to gather direct information from users about their satisfaction with the services provided within the gateway , the commission shall provide users through the gateway with a user - friendly tool allowing them to comment anonymously , immediately after using any of the services referred to in article 2 , on quality and availability of the services provided through the gateway and of the common user interface . ### in order to gather direct information from users about their satisfaction with the services provided within the gateway and the information made available therein , the commission shall provide users through the gateway with a user - friendly tool allowing them to comment anonymously , immediately after using any of the services referred to in article 2 and the information made available therein , on quality and availability of the services provided through the gateway and the information made available therein and of the common user interface .


### the public sector in the member states collects , produces , reproduces and disseminates a wide range of information in many areas of activity , such as social , economic , geographical , weather , tourist , business , patent and educational information . documents produced by public sector bodies of executive , legislative or judicial nature constitute a vast , diverse and valuable pool of resources that can benefit the knowledge economy . ### the public sector in the member states collects , produces , reproduces and disseminates a wide range of information in many areas of activity , such as social , economic , geographical , weather , tourist , transport , business , patent and educational information . documents produced by public sector bodies of executive , legislative or judicial nature constitute a vast , diverse and valuable pool of resources that can benefit the knowledge economy .


### the evolution towards a data - based society influences the life of every citizen in the community , among other things , by enabling them to gain new ways of accessing and acquiring knowledge . ### the evolution towards a data - based from different domains and activities society influences the life of every citizen in the community , among other things , by enabling them to gain new ways of accessing and acquiring knowledge .


### public sector bodies are increasingly making their documents available for re - use in a proactive manner , by ensuring online discoverability and actual availability of both metadata and the underlying content . documents should also be made available for re - use following a request lodged by a re - user . in those cases , the time limit for replying to requests for re - use should be reasonable and in accordance with the equivalent time for requests to access the document under the relevant access regimes . public undertakings , educational establishments , research performing organisations and research funding organisations should however be exempt from this requirement . reasonable time limits throughout the union will stimulate the creation of new aggregated information products and services at pan - european level . this is particularly important for dynamic data , the economic value of which depends on the immediate availability of the information and of regular updates . dynamic data should therefore be made available immediately after collection , via an application programming interface so as to facilitate the development of internet , mobile and cloud applications based on such data . whenever this is not possible due to technical or financial constraints , public sector bodies should make the documents available in a timeframe that allows their full economic potential to be exploited . should a licence be used , the timely availability of documents may be a part of the terms of the licence . ### public sector bodies are increasingly making their documents available for re - use in a proactive manner , through open formats that can be machine - readable and in a format that ensures interoperability , re - use and accessibility . documents should also be made available for re - use following a request lodged by a re - user . in those cases , the time limit for replying to requests for re - use should be reasonable and in accordance with the equivalent time for requests to access the document under the relevant access regimes . public undertakings , educational establishments , research performing organisations and research funding organisations should however be exempt from this requirement . reasonable time limits throughout the union will stimulate the creation of new aggregated information products and services at pan - european level . this is particularly important for dynamic data , the economic value of which depends on the immediate availability of the information and of regular updates . dynamic data should therefore be made available immediately after collection , via an application programming interface so as to facilitate the development of internet , mobile and cloud applications based on such data . whenever this is not possible due to technical or financial constraints , public sector bodies should make the documents available in a timeframe that allows their full economic potential to be exploited . should a licence be used , the timely availability of documents may be a part of the terms of the licence , without any other constraints for the public undertakings .