### in order to take account of economic , social and technical developments , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission in respect of the detailed topics set out in annex i . the commission should also have the power to put in place or adapt the eight - year multiannual rolling planning for the collection of data covered by this regulation in accordance with the periodicity specified in annex iv . it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level , and that those consultations are conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the interinstitutional agreement on better law - making of 13 april 2016 . in particular , to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts , the european parliament and the council receive all documents at the same time as member states ' experts , and their experts systematically have access to meetings of commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts . ### in order to take account of economic , social and technical developments , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission in respect of the detailed topics set out in annex i . the commission should also have the power to put in place or adapt the eight - year multiannual rolling planning for the collection of data covered by this regulation in accordance with the periodicity specified in annex iv and in accordance with the european statistical programme . it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level , and that those consultations are conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the interinstitutional agreement on better law - making of 13 april 2016 . in particular , to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts , the european parliament and the council receive all documents at the same time as member states ' experts , and their experts systematically have access to meetings of commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts .


### implementation of this regulation could require major adaptations to the national statistical systems , and the commission may therefore grant derogations to member states . ### implementation of this regulation could require major adaptations in the national statistical systems , and the commission may therefore grant derogations to member states . in order to facilitated the implementation of this regulation financial contributions from the union budget should be provided to member states in the form of grants .


### the european social statistics collected from samples and the data collection process should become more efficient and relevant . the comparability and coherence of the data in the long run should be ensured . european statistics on persons and households based on data at individual level collected from samples are currently regulated in a number of separate legislative acts which should be replaced by this regulation . it is therefore necessary to repeal council regulation no 577 / 9831 and regulation no 1177 / 2003 of the european parliament and of the council32 . __________________ 31 council regulation no 577 / 98 of 9 march 1998 on the organisation of a labour force sample survey in the community . 32 regulation no 1177 / 2003 of the european parliament and of the council of 16 june 2003 concerning community statistics on income and living conditions . ### the european social statistics collected from samples and the data collection process should become more efficient and relevant . the comparability and coherence of the data in the long run should be ensured . european statistics on persons and households based on data at individual level collected from samples are currently regulated in five separate legislative acts which should be completely or partially replaced by this regulation . council regulation no 577 / 9831 and regulation no 1177 / 2003 of the european parliament and of the council32 are covered in their totality by this regulation and it is therefore necessary to repeal them . regulation no 808 / 200432a concerning community statistics on the information society , regulation no 1338 / 200832b on community statistics on public health and health and safety at work and regulation no 452 / 200832c concerning the production and development of statistics on education and lifelong learning , cover other statistical units besides individuals and households , as well as other domains and topics besides those covered by this regulation . while these three regulations should be maintained they should be amended in order to exclude from their scope the respective parts dealing with the collection of data from individuals and households which are covered by this regulation . __________________ 31 council regulation no 577 / 98 of 9 march 1998 on the organisation of a labour force sample survey in the community 32 regulation no 1177 / 2003 of the european parliament and of the council of 16 june 2003 concerning community statistics on income and living conditions . 32a regulation no 808 / 2004 of the european parliament and of the council of 21 april 2004concerning community statistics on the information society 32b regulation no 1338 / 2008 of the european parliament and of the council of 16 december 2008 on community statistics on public health and health and safety at work 32c regulation no 452 / 2008 of the european parliament and of the council of 23 april 2008 concerning the production and development of statistics on education and lifelong learning


### labour market , ### labour force ,


### the data sets shall cover topics common to all domains in addition to the following specific topics , as further detailed in annex i : ### in addition to the common topics to all domains listed in paragraph 1a , the data sets shall cover the following topics , as further detailed in annex i :


### working conditions including working hours and working time arrangements , ### working conditions including working hours and working time arrangements , part - time and full - time ,


### income , consumption and wealth , including debts , ### consumption and wealth , including debts ,


### the commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 15 to amend the detailed topics listed in annex i so as to reflect relevant technical , social and economic developments and respond to the new needs of users . in exercising this power , the commission shall ensure that : ### the commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 15 to amend the detailed topics listed in annex i so as to reflect relevant technical , social and economic developments and respond to the new needs of users and in accordance with the european statistical programme . in exercising this power , the commission shall ensure that :


### the commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 15 to establish or adapt a multiannual rolling planning for eight years for the collection of data covered by this regulation , in accordance with the periodicity specified in annex iv . the commission shall ensure that such delegated acts do not impose a significant additional burden or cost on the member states or on the respondents . ### the commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 15 to establish or adapt a multiannual rolling planning for eight years for the collection of data covered by this regulation , in accordance with the periodicity specified in annex iv and in accordance with the european statistical programme . the commission shall ensure that such delegated acts do not impose a significant additional burden or cost on the member states or on the respondents .


### ad hoc subjects requested by the users , for the labour market and income and living conditions domains , as provided for in annex iv . in exceptional and justified cases , these data may cover detailed topics other than those listed in annex i . ### ad hoc subjects requested by the users , for the labour force and income and living conditions domains , as provided for in annex iv . in exceptional and justified cases , these data may cover detailed topics other than those listed in annex i .


### the commission shall be empowered to adopt implementing acts for the purpose of specifying the following technical items of the individual data sets : ### the commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 15 to specify the following items of the individual data sets , in order to cover the needs , identified in the relevant detailed topics :


### be regularly updated . ### be regularly updated and guarantee that the data collected is protected when it is transmitted to another member state .


### the development and / or implementation of data collections or data collection methods for social statistics , including sampling frames , during the first four years of the collection of the data sets ; ### the development and / or implementation of data collections or data collection methods for social statistics , including sampling frames , during the first cycle of the collection of the data sets for each domain covered by this regulation ;


### developing methodologies , including the feasibility and pilot studies referred to in article 13 ; ### developing methodologies , including participation in the feasibility and pilot studies referred to in article 13 ;


### the union financial contribution shall be provided in accordance with article 7 of regulation no 99 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council34 , article 16 of regulation no 1296 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council35 , article 6 of regulation no 1291 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council36 , article 58 of regulation 1303 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council37 , or article 5 of regulation no 282 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council38 . __________________ 34 regulation no 99 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council of 15 january 2013 on the european statistical programme 2013 - 17 . 35 regulation no 1296 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 december 2013 on a european union programme for employment and social innovation and amending decision no 283 / 2010 / eu establishing a european progress microfinance facility for employment and social inclusion 36 regulation no 1291 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 december 2013 establishing horizon 2020 - the framework programme for research and innovation and repealing decision no 1982 / 2006 / ec . 37 regulation no 1303 / 2013 of the european parliament and the council of 17 december 2013 laying down common provisions on 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 and laying down general provisions on the european regional development fund , the european social fund , the cohesion fund and the european maritime and fisheries fund and repealing council regulation no 1083 / 2006 . 38 regulation no 282 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council of 11 march 2014 on the establishment of a third programme for the union ' s action in the field of health and repealing decision no 1350 / 2007 / ec . ### the union financial contribution under the multiannual financial framework 2014 - 2020 shall be provided in accordance with corresponding regulations regarding the european statistical programme , the european union programme for employment and social innovation , horizon 2020 - the framework programme for research and innovation , the third programme for the union ' s action in the field of health and the structural reform support programme .


### labour market ### labour force


### pursuant to articles 9 and 10 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 , multi - annual plans are to be based on scientific , technical and economic advice . in accordance with those provisions , the multi - annual plan provided for in this regulation should contain objectives , quantifiable targets with clear timeframes , conservation reference points , safeguards and technical measures designed to avoid and reduce unwanted catches . ### pursuant to articles 9 and 10 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 , multi - annual plans are to be based on scientific , technical and economic advice . in accordance with those provisions , the multi - annual plan provided for in this regulation should contain objectives , quantifiable targets with clear timeframes , conservation reference points , safeguards and technical measures designed to avoid , reduce and preferably eliminate unwanted catches .


### ‘ best available scientific advice’ refers to publicly available scientific advice that is supported by the most up - to - date scientific data and methods and has either been issued or reviewed by an independent scientific body that is recognised at union or international level . ### ‘ best available scientific advice’ refers to publicly available scientific advice that is supported by the most up - to - date scientific data and methods and has either been issued or peer - reviewed by an independent scientific body that is recognised at union or international level such as the scientific , technical and economic committee for fisheries or general fisheries commission for the mediterranean , and meet the requirements of article 25 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 .


### ‘ best available scientific advice’ refers to publicly available scientific advice that is supported by the most up - to - date scientific data and methods and has either been issued or reviewed by an independent scientific body that is recognised at union or international level . ### ‘ best available scientific advice’ refers to publicly available scientific advice which has been subjected to expert review and is supported by the most up - to - date scientific data and methods and has either been issued or reviewed by an independent scientific body that is recognised at union or international level and which fulfils the requirements set out in article 25 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 .


### the objective of the plan provided for in this regulation should be to contribute to the achievement of the cfp , and in particular , reaching and maintaining msy for the target stocks , implementing the landing obligation for demersal stocks subject to minimum conservation reference size , and promoting a fair standard of living for those who depend on fishing activities , bearing in mind coastal fisheries and socio - economic aspects . it should also implement the ecosystem - based approach to fisheries management in order to minimise negative impacts of fishing activities on the marine ecosystem . it should be coherent with the union’s environmental legislation , in particular the objective of achieving good environmental status by 2020 and the objectives of directive 2009 / 147 / ec29and council directive 92 / 43 / eec30 . _________________ 28 directive 2008 / 56 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 17 june 2008 establishing a framework for community action in the field of marine environmental policy 29 directive 2009 / 147 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 30 november 2009 on the conservation of wild birds . 30 council directive 92 / 43 / eec of 21 may 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora . ### the objective of the plan provided for in this regulation should be to contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the cfp , and in particular , maintaining populations covered by this regulation above levels which can produce the maximum sustainable yield , implementing the landing obligation for demersal stocks subject to a minimum conservation reference size , ensuring a fair standard of living for those who depend on fishing activities , bearing in mind coastal fisheries and socio - economic aspects . it should also implement the ecosystem - based approach to fisheries management in order to minimise negative impacts of fishing activities on the marine ecosystem . it should be coherent with the union’s environmental legislation , in particular the objective of achieving good environmental status by 2020 and the objectives of directive 2009 / 147 / ec29 and council directive 92 / 43 / eec30 . _________________ 28 directive 2008 / 56 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 17 june 2008 establishing a framework for community action in the field of marine environmental policy . 29 directive 2009 / 147 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 30 november 2009 on the conservation of wild birds . 30 council directive 92 / 43 / eec of 21 may 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora .


### this regulation shall apply to by - catch stocks caught in the western mediterranean sea when fishing for the stocks referred to in paragraph 1 . it shall also apply to any other demersal stocks caught in the western mediterranean sea and for which sufficient data are not available . ### this regulation applies to by - catches caught in the western mediterranean when fishing for the stocks mentioned in paragraph 1 which must be fished in accordance with the provisions on fisheries management of regulation no 1380 / 2013 , article 2 , respecting the maximum sustainable yield exploitation rate . it shall also apply to any other demersal stocks caught in the western mediterranean sea and for which sufficient data are not available .


### the plan shall contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the common fisheries policy , as listed in article 2 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 , in particular by applying the precautionary approach to fisheries management , and shall aim to ensure that exploitation of living marine biological resources restores and maintains populations of harvested species above levels which can produce msy . ### the plan shall contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the common fisheries policy , as listed in article&#160 ; 2 of regulation no&#160 ; 1380 / 2013 , in particular by applying the precautionary approach to fisheries management , and shall aim to ensure that exploitation of living marine biological resources restores and maintains populations of harvested species above levels which can produce msy . the maximum sustainable yield exploitation rate shall be achieved gradually for all stocks , and by 2020 at the latest , and will be maintained thereafter .


### by way of derogation from paragraphs 1 and 3 , fishing opportunities may be set at levels that are lower than the ranges of fmsy . ### by way of derogation from paragraphs 1 and 3 , fishing opportunities may be set at levels that are lower than the ranges of fmsy . the social and economic impact on the fleets concerned must be taken into account in this framework , as established in article 9 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 .


### for the purposes of the annual report provided for in article 50 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 , quantifiable indicators shall include annual estimates of f / fmsy and ssb for the stocks concerned and , where possible , for by - catch stocks . they may be complemented with other indicators on the basis of the scientific advice . ### for the purposes of the annual report provided for in article 50 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 , quantifiable indicators shall include annual estimates of f / fmsy and ssb for the stocks concerned , a socio - economic perspective&#160 ; and , where possible , for by - catch stocks . they may be complemented with other indicators on the basis of the scientific advice .


### this regulation should set mandatory rules for the consultation of national authorities in case a third country national holds or may obtain a valid residence permit or other authorisation or right to stay granted in one member state , and another member state intends to issue or already entered an alert for refusal of entry and stay to the third country national concerned . such situations create serious uncertainties for border guards , police and immigration authorities . therefore , it is appropriate to provide for a mandatory timeframe for rapid consultation with a definite result in order to avoid that persons representing a threat may enter to the schengen area . ### this regulation should set mandatory rules for the consultation of national authorities in case a third country national holds or may obtain a valid residence permit or other authorisation or right to stay granted in one member state , and another member state intends to issue or already entered an alert for refusal of entry and stay to the third country national concerned . such situations create serious uncertainties for border guards , police and immigration authorities . therefore , it is appropriate to provide for a clear guidelines and mandatory timeframe for rapid consultation with a definite result in order to avoid that persons representing a threat may enter to the schengen area .


### data processed in sis in application of this regulation should not be transferred or made available to third countries or to international organisations . ### data processed and stored in sis in application of this regulation , as well as sis information already made available to authorised authorities , should not be transferred or made available to third countries or to international organisations .


### for the purposes of article 24 and and article 27 the right to access data entered in sis and the right to search such data directly may also be exercised by national judicial authorities , including those responsible for the initiation of public prosecutions in criminal proceedings and for judicial inquiries prior to charge , in the performance of their tasks , as provided for in national legislation , and by their coordinating authorities . ### only duly authorised staff of designated authorities should have access to the sis after following appropriate trainings on data security and data protection . for the purposes of article 24 and and article 27 the right to access data entered in sis and the right to search such data directly may also be exercised by national judicial authorities , including those responsible for the initiation of public prosecutions in criminal proceedings and for judicial inquiries prior to charge , in the performance of their tasks , as provided for in national legislation , and by their coordinating authorities .


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


### young people should be provided with easily accessible opportunities to engage in solidarity activities , which could enable them to express their commitment to the benefit of communities while acquiring useful experience , skills and competences for their personal , educational , social , civic and professional development , thereby improving their employability . those activities would also support the mobility of young volunteers , trainees and workers . ### young people should be provided with easily accessible opportunities to engage in high quality solidarity activities , which could enable them to express their commitment in solidarity with and to the benefit of communities while acquiring useful experience , skills and competences first and foremost for their personal development , thus boosting their self - esteem , autonomy and motivation to learn , as well as stimulating their educational , social , civic and professional development . those activities would also support the mobility of young volunteers , trainees and workers .


### the solidarity activities offered to young people should be of high quality , in the sense that they should respond to unmet societal needs , contribute to strengthening communities , offer young people the opportunity to acquire valuable knowledge and competences , be financially accessible to young people , and be implemented in safe and healthy conditions . ### the solidarity activities offered to young people should be of high quality , in the sense that they should suitably contribute to tackle significant societal challenges and needs , contribute to strengthening communities , enhancing active citizenship , offer young people the opportunity to acquire valuable knowledge , skills and competences , be financially accessible to young people , and be implemented in safe and healthy conditions ; solidarity activities should guarantee a geographical balance and the effective inclusion and accessibility , in particular of disadvantaged people .


### young people’s spirit of initiative is an important asset for society and for the labour market . the european solidarity corps should contribute to fostering this aspect by offering young people the opportunity to devise and implement their own projects aimed at addressing specific challenges to the benefit of their local communities . those projects should be an opportunity to try out ideas and support young people to be themselves drivers of solidarity actions . they could also serve as a springboard for further engagement in solidarity activities and could be a first step towards encouraging european solidarity corps participants to engage in self - employment or setting up associations , ngos or other bodies active in the solidarity , non - profit and youth sectors . ### young people’s spirit of initiative is an important asset for society and for the labour market . the european solidarity corps should contribute to fostering this aspect by offering young people the opportunity to devise and implement their own projects aimed at addressing specific challenges in solidarity with and to the benefit of their local communities . those projects should be an opportunity to develop innovative solutions and to try out ideas and support young people to be themselves drivers of solidarity actions . they could also serve as a springboard for further engagement in solidarity activities and could be a first step towards encouraging european solidarity corps participants to engage in self - employment or setting up associations , ngos or other bodies active in the solidarity , non - profit and youth sectors .


### young people’s spirit of initiative is an important asset for society and for the labour market . the european solidarity corps should contribute to fostering this aspect by offering young people the opportunity to devise and implement their own projects aimed at addressing specific challenges to the benefit of their local communities . those projects should be an opportunity to try out ideas and support young people to be themselves drivers of solidarity actions . they could also serve as a springboard for further engagement in solidarity activities and could be a first step towards encouraging european solidarity corps participants to engage in self - employment or setting up associations , ngos or other bodies active in the solidarity , non - profit and youth sectors . ### young people’s spirit of initiative is an important asset for society and for the labour market . the european solidarity corps should contribute to fostering this aspect by offering young people the opportunity to devise and implement their own projects aimed at addressing specific challenges to the benefit of their local communities , particularly communities located in isolated or marginalised areas . those projects should be an opportunity to try out ideas and support young people to be themselves drivers of solidarity actions . they could also serve as a springboard for further engagement in solidarity activities and could be a first step towards encouraging european solidarity corps participants to engage in self - employment or setting up associations , ngos or other bodies active in the solidarity , non - profit and youth sectors .


### the european solidarity corps should target young people aged 18 - 30 . participation in the activities offered by the european solidarity corps should require prior registration in the european solidarity corps portal . ### the european solidarity corps should target young people aged 16 - 30 . it should target young people from 16 for part - time and free - time in - country volunteer placements , solidarity projects and volunteer teams’ placements and from 18 for cross - border volunteer placements , jobs and traineeships . participation in the activities offered by the european solidarity corps should require prior registration in the european solidarity corps portal .


### effective performance management , including monitoring and evaluation , requires the development of specific , measurable and realistic indicators which can be measured over time and which reflect the logic of the intervention . ### effective performance management , including monitoring and evaluation as well as the fulfilment of objectives determined in this regulation , requires the development of specific , measurable and realistic indicators which can be measured over time and which reflect the logic of the intervention .


### effective performance management , including monitoring and evaluation , requires the development of specific , measurable and realistic indicators which can be measured over time and which reflect the logic of the intervention . ### effective performance management , including monitoring and evaluation , requires the development of specific , measurable and realistic qualitative and quantitative indicators which can be measured over time and which reflect the logic of the intervention .


### in order to ensure efficient and effective implementation of this regulation , the european solidarity corps should make maximum use of existing management arrangements already in place . the implementation of the european solidarity corps should therefore be entrusted to existing structures , i . e . the commission , the education , audiovisual and culture executive agency and the national agencies designated for the management of the actions referred to in chapter iii of regulation no 1288 / 2013 . ### in order to ensure efficient and effective implementation of this regulation , the european solidarity corps should make maximum use of existing management arrangements already in place . the implementation of the european solidarity corps should therefore be entrusted to existing structures , i . e . the commission , the education , audiovisual and culture executive agency and the national agencies designated for the management of the actions referred to in chapter iii of regulation no 1288 / 2013 . a consultative body involving european solidarity and volunteering ngo networks should be established .


### for reasons of efficiency and effectiveness , the committee established under regulation no 1288 / 2013 should also assist the commission in the implementation of this regulation . with respect to the european solidarity corps , that committee should convene in a specific configuration and its mandate should be aligned in order to fulfil this new role . it should be for the participating countries to appoint the relevant representatives for those meetings , taking into account the volunteering and occupational dimensions of the european solidarity corps . ### for reasons of efficiency and effectiveness , a dedicated sub - committee of the committee established under regulation no 1288 / 2013 should also assist the commission in the implementation of this regulation . with respect to the european solidarity corps , that committee should convene in a specific configuration . it should be for the participating countries to appoint the relevant representatives for those meetings , taking into account the volunteering and occupational dimensions of the european solidarity corps .


### this regulation should apply from 1 january 2018 . in order to allow for the prompt application of the measures provided for in this regulation , this regulation should enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the official journal of the european union –– ### in order to allow for the prompt application of the measures provided for in this regulation , this regulation should enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the official journal of the european union .


### &#8220 ; solidarity activity&#8221 ; means an activity aimed at addressing unmet societal needs to the benefit of a community while also fostering the individual ' s personal , educational , social , civic and professional development , which may take the form of placements , projects or networking activities , developed in relation to different areas , such as education and training , employment , gender equality , entrepreneurship , in particular social entrepreneurship , citizenship and democratic participation , environment and nature protection , climate action , disaster prevention , preparedness and recovery , agriculture and rural development , provision of food and non - food items , health and wellbeing , creativity and culture , physical education and sport , social assistance and welfare , reception and integration of third - country nationals , territorial cooperation and cohesion ; ### &#8220 ; solidarity activity&#8221 ; means an activity with a european added value and a transnational dimension aimed at tackling significant societal challenges to the benefit of a community and the society as a whole while also fostering the individual ' s personal , educational , social , civic and professional development , which may take the form of placements , projects or networking activities , developed in relation to different areas , such as formal , non - formal and informal education and training , employment , gender equality , social entrepreneurship , citizenship and democratic participation , intercultural dialogue , social inclusion , inclusion of people with disabilities , environment and nature protection , climate action , disaster prevention , preparedness and recovery , agriculture and rural development , provision of food and non - food items , health and wellbeing , creativity and culture , physical education and sport , social assistance and welfare , reception and integration of third - country nationals , in particular asylum seekers and refugees , territorial cooperation and cohesion ;


### &#8220 ; solidarity activity&#8221 ; means an activity aimed at addressing unmet societal needs to the benefit of a community while also fostering the individual ' s personal , educational , social , civic and professional development , which may take the form of placements , projects or networking activities , developed in relation to different areas , such as education and training , employment , gender equality , entrepreneurship , in particular social entrepreneurship , citizenship and democratic participation , environment and nature protection , climate action , disaster prevention , preparedness and recovery , agriculture and rural development , provision of food and non - food items , health and wellbeing , creativity and culture , physical education and sport , social assistance and welfare , reception and integration of third - country nationals , territorial cooperation and cohesion ; ### &#8220 ; solidarity activity&#8221 ; means an activity aimed at tackling significant societal challenges to the benefit of a community and the society as a whole while also fostering the individual ' s personal , educational , social , civic and professional development , which may take the form of placements , projects or networking activities , developed in relation to different areas , such as education and training , gender equality , citizenship and democratic participation , youth work , environment and nature protection , climate action , disaster prevention , preparedness and recovery , agriculture and rural development , provision of food and non - food items , health and wellbeing , creativity and culture , physical education and sport , social assistance and welfare , reception and integration of third - country nationals , territorial cooperation and cohesion ;


### “participating organisation” means any public or private entity that has been attributed the european solidarity corps quality label , which offers a placement to a participant in the european solidarity corps or implements other activities in the framework of the european solidarity corps ; ### “receiving organisation” means any not - for - profit entity including youth organisations , churches and religious associations or communities that have been attributed the european solidarity corps quality label , and offer a placement to a participant in the european solidarity corps ;


### “volunteering” means a full - time32 unpaid voluntary service for a period of up to twelve months , which provides young people with the opportunity to contribute to the daily work of organisations active in solidarity - related fields , to the ultimate benefit of the communities within which the activities are carried out , including a solid learning and training dimension in order to enable the young volunteer to gain skills and competences , which will be useful for their personal , educational , social and professional development , and which will also contribute to improving their employability ; __________________ 32 as a general principle , an activity carried out continuously , 5 days a week for 7 hours a day . ### “volunteering” means an unpaid voluntary placement undertaken for a period of two to twelve months , either on a full - time basis or on a flexible basis of at least 10 hours per week which provides young people with the opportunity to contribute to the daily work of not - for - profit organisations active in solidarity - related fields , to the ultimate benefit of the community in general and , in particular , for the good of the most vulnerable , including a solid learning and training dimension in order to enable the young volunteer to gain skills and competences , which will be useful for their personal , educational , social and professional development and which will also contribute to improving their employability ; for young disadvantaged people , adapted resources and formats , such as short - term placements of less than two months and in - country placements , shall be provided ;


### “volunteering” means a full - time32 unpaid voluntary service for a period of up to twelve months , which provides young people with the opportunity to contribute to the daily work of organisations active in solidarity - related fields , to the ultimate benefit of the communities within which the activities are carried out , including a solid learning and training dimension in order to enable the young volunteer to gain skills and competences , which will be useful for their personal , educational , social and professional development , and which will also contribute to improving their employability ; __________________ 32 as a general principle , an activity carried out continuously , 5 days a week for 7 hours a day . ### “volunteering placement” means a unpaid voluntary service , either full - time32 , part - time or during free time , for a period of up to twelve months , which provides young people with the opportunity to contribute to the daily work of public authorities , not - for - profit organisations , foundations and social enterprises , to the ultimate benefit of the communities within which the activities are carried out , including a solid learning and training dimension in order to enable the young volunteerto gain skills and competences , which will be useful for their personal , educational , social and professional development ; __________________ 32 as a general principle , an activity carried out continuously , 5 days a week for 7 hours a day .


### “volunteering” means a full - time32 unpaid voluntary service for a period of up to twelve months , which provides young people with the opportunity to contribute to the daily work of organisations active in solidarity - related fields , to the ultimate benefit of the communities within which the activities are carried out , including a solid learning and training dimension in order to enable the young volunteer to gain skills and competences , which will be useful for their personal , educational , social and professional development , and which will also contribute to improving their employability ; __________________ 32 as a general principle , an activity carried out continuously , 5 days a week for 7 hours a day . ### “volunteering” means a full - time32 unpaid voluntary service for a period of up to twelve months , which provides young people with the opportunity to contribute to the daily work of organisations active in solidarity - related fields , to the ultimate benefit of the communities within which the activities are carried out , including a solid learning and training dimension in order to enable the young volunteer to gain skills , competences and knowledge , which will be useful for their personal , educational , social and professional development , and which will also contribute to improving their employability ; __________________ 32 as a general principle , an activity carried out continuously , 5 days a week for 7 hours a day .


### “solidarity project” means a local initiative for a period from two to twelve months , which is set up and carried out by groups of at least five european solidarity corps participants , with a view to addressing key challenges within their local community while linking them to a broader european perspective ; ### “solidarity project” means a local initiative for a period from two to twelve months , which is set up and carried out by groups of at least five european solidarity corps participants , with a view to addressing key challenges within their local community taking into account local initiatives while linking them to a broader european perspective ;


### ' european solidarity corps portal ' means a web - based tool that provides relevant online services to the european solidarity corps participants and participating organisations , including providing information about the european solidarity corps , registering participants , searching for participants for placements , advertising and searching for placements , searching for potential project partners , managing contacts and offers for placements and projects , training , communication and networking activities , informing and notifying about opportunities , as well as other relevant developments related to the european solidarity corps . ### ' european solidarity corps portal ' means a web - based tool that provides relevant online services to the european solidarity corps participants and participating organisations , including providing information about the european solidarity corps , registering participants , managing quality labels , searching for participants for placements , advertising and searching for placements , searching for potential project partners , managing contacts and offers for placements and projects , training , communication and networking activities , informing and notifying about opportunities and disseminating the results of solidarity actions , as well as other relevant developments related to the european solidarity corps .


### to provide young people , with the support of participating organisations , with easily accessible opportunities for engagement in solidarity activities while improving their skills and competences for personal , educational , social , civic and professional development , as well as their employability and facilitating transition into the labour market , including by supporting the mobility of young volunteers , trainees and workers ; ### to provide young people , with the support of participating organisations , with easily accessible opportunities for engagement in solidarity activities while improving their skills , competences and knowledge for personal , educational , social , civic and professional development , as well as their employability and facilitating transition into the labour market , including by supporting the mobility of young volunteers , trainees and workers ;


### the commission and the participating countries shall cooperate to achieve efficiency and effectiveness , by ensuring coherence between national programmes and schemes related to solidarity , education , vocational training and youth on the one hand and actions under the european solidarity corps on the other hand . those actions shall build on relevant good practices and existing programmes . ### the commission and the participating countries shall cooperate to achieve efficiency and effectiveness , by ensuring coherence between national programmes and schemes related to solidarity , volunteering , civil service , education , vocational training and youth on the one hand and actions under the european solidarity corps on the other hand . those actions shall build on relevant good practices and existing programmes .


### networking activities for individuals and organisations participating in the european solidarity corps . ### networking activities for individuals and organisations participating or willing to participate in the european solidarity corps .


### the amount referred to in paragraph 1 includes a financial envelope of eur 294 200 00033 in current prices supplemented by contributions from : _________________ 33 this financial envelope constitutes the prime reference amount within the meaning of point 17 of the interinstitutional agreement between the european parliament , the council and the commission on budgetary discipline , on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management . ### the amount referred to in paragraph 1 includes a financial envelope of eur 197 700 000 in current prices , which corresponds to the amount originally earmarked to finance the intra - union european voluntary service activities under the erasmus + programme . the remaining amount of eur 143 800 000 for the financing of the european solidarity corps shall be drawn exclusively from unallocated margins under the multiannual financial framework ceilings .


### if necessary , appropriations may be entered in the budget beyond 2020 to cover similar expenses , in order to enable the management of actions not yet completed by 31 december 2020 . ### if necessary , payment appropriations may be entered in the budget beyond 2020 to cover similar expenses , in order to enable the management of actions not yet completed by 31 december 2020 .


### young people aged 17 to 30 years willing to participate in the european solidarity corps shall register in the european solidarity corps portal . however , at the moment of commencing a placement or a project a registered young person shall be at least 18 years of age and not older than 30 . ### young people aged 15 to 30 years willing to participate in the european solidarity corps shall register in the european solidarity corps portal . however , at the moment of commencing a placement or a project a registered young person shall be at least : 16 years of age and not older than 30 for part - time and free time in country volunteer placements , solidarity projects and volunteer teams placements ; 18 years of age and not older than 30 for full - time and cross - border volunteer placements .


### an application from an eligible entity to become a european solidarity corps participating organisation shall be assessed by the competent implementing body of the european solidarity corps in order to ascertain that its activities adhere to the requirements of the european solidarity corps . ### an application from an eligible entity to become a european solidarity corps participating organisation shall be assessed by the competent implementing body of the european solidarity corps in order to ascertain that its activities adhere to the requirements of the european solidarity corps . any entity which substantially changes its activities shall inform the competent implementing body for reassessment . the application and registration process shall be user - friendly . administrative burdens shall be avoided . the process that leads to the volunteering component shall be differentiated to the process leading to the attribution of a quality label for the volunteering component , taking into consideration the specific characteristics of each component .


### the commission , in cooperation with the participating countries , shall regularly monitor the performance of the european solidarity corps towards achieving its objectives . ### the commission , in cooperation with member states and the participating third countries , shall regularly monitor the performance of the european solidarity corps towards achieving its objectives .


### the commission , in cooperation with the participating countries , shall regularly monitor the performance of the european solidarity corps towards achieving its objectives . ### the commission , in cooperation with the participating countries , shall regularly monitor and report on the performance and results of the european solidarity corps as well as adherence to its objectives , specifically its contribution to strengthening cohesion and solidarity in europe .


### number of participants in solidarity projects ; ### number of participants in high quality solidarity projects ;


### at the latest six months after the entry into force of this regulation , the commission shall establish a detailed programme for monitoring the outputs , results and impacts of this regulation . ### the commission shall establish a detailed programme for monitoring the outputs , results and impacts of this regulation before the european solidarity corps begins its operations .


### in 2020 the commission shall publish a report taking stock of the progress made towards achieving its results , including the target of offering 100 000 young people opportunities under the european solidarity corps by 2020 and of article 7 ) . ### in 2019 the commission shall publish a report on the results obtained and the qualitative and quantitative aspects of programme implementation , taking stock of the progress made towards achieving its results , including the target of offering 100 000 young people opportunities under the european solidarity corps by 2020 and of article 7 ) , as well as the cost - effectiveness of the programme , and submit it to the european parliament , to the council , to the european economic and social committee and to the committee of the regions .


### four years after the date of application of this regulation the commission shall carry out an independent evaluation of this regulation and present a report on the main findings to the european parliament , the council , the committee of the regions and the european economic and social committee . ### the commission shall carry out an independent ex post evaluation of this regulation to assess the efficiency , effectiveness and impact of the programme against the programme objectives and shall , no later than 30 june 2021 , present a report on the main findings , including recommendations for the future of the programme , to the european parliament , the council , the committee of the regions and the european economic and social committee . as part of the evaluation , the commission shall ensure regular consultation of all relevant stakeholders , including participants , participating organisations and the local communities concerned . the results of the evaluation shall feed back into future programme design and resource allocation proposals .


### the national agencies referred to in article 20 shall develop a consistent policy with regard to effective outreach as well as dissemination and exploitation of results of activities supported under the actions they manage , shall assist the commission in the general task of disseminating information concerning the european solidarity corps , including information in respect of actions managed at national and union level , and their results , and shall inform relevant target groups about the initiatives undertaken in their country . ### the national agencies referred to in article 20 shall develop a consistent policy and a suitable strategy with regard to effective outreach as well as dissemination and exploitation of results of activities supported under the actions they manage , shall assist the commission in the general task of disseminating information concerning the european solidarity corps , including information in respect of actions managed at national and union level , and their results , and shall inform relevant target groups about the initiatives undertaken in their country .


### without prejudice to article 28 of regulation no 1288 / 2013 , the national agency shall also be responsible for managing all stages of the project lifecycle of those actions of the european solidarity corps listed in the implementing acts referred to in article 24 , in accordance with point and of article 58 of regulation no 966 / 2012 and with article 44 of commission delegated regulation no 1268 / 201234 . __________________ 34 commission delegated regulation no 1268 / 2012 of 29 october 2012 on the rules of application of regulation no 966 / 2012 of the european parliament and of the council on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the union , oj l 362 , 31 . 12 . 2012 , p . 1 . ### without prejudice to article 28 of regulation no 1288 / 2013 , the national agency shall also be responsible for managing all stages of the project lifecycle of those actions of the european solidarity corps listed in the implementing acts referred to in article 24 , in accordance with point and of article 58 of regulation no 966 / 2012 and with article 44 of commission delegated regulation no 1268 / 201234 . the commission shall provide the national agencies with concrete training and guidance to enable them to carry out all the stages of the project lifecycle properly and tackle all obstacles that individuals and organisations may face . __________________ 34 commission delegated regulation no 1268 / 2012 of 29 october 2012 on the rules of application of regulation no 966 / 2012 of the european parliament and of the council on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the union , oj l 362 , 31 . 12 . 2012 , p . 1 .


### national agencies shall be responsible for the primary controls of grant beneficiaries for the actions of the european solidarity corps which are entrusted to them . those controls shall give reasonable assurance that the grants awarded are used as intended and in compliance with the applicable union rules . ### national agencies and the education , audiovisual and culture executive agency - eacea , shall be responsible for the primary controls of grant beneficiaries for the actions of the european solidarity corps which are entrusted to them . those controls shall give reasonable assurance that the grants awarded are used as intended and in compliance with the applicable union rules .


### any legal or natural person subject to this regulation may bring to the attention of the agency any alleged differences in the application of the rules between the member states . where such differences seriously hamper the operation of those persons , or otherwise lead to substantial difficulties , the agency and the national competent authorities of the member states concerned shall cooperate to eliminate those differences without undue delay . where those differences cannot be eliminated , the agency shall present the matter to the commission . ### any legal or natural person subject to this regulation may bring to the attention of the agency any alleged differences in the application of the rules between the member states . where such differences affects the civil aviation safety , seriously hamper the operation of those persons , or otherwise lead to substantial difficulties , the agency and the national competent authorities of the member states concerned shall cooperate to eliminate those differences immediately . where those differences is not eliminated , the agency shall have the possibility to temporarily be responsible for the certification , oversight and enforcement of this regulation , in accordance with article 53 and 55 .


### any legal or natural person subject to this regulation may bring to the attention of the agency any alleged differences in the application of the rules between the member states . where such differences seriously hamper the operation of those persons , or otherwise lead to substantial difficulties , the agency and the national competent authorities of the member states concerned shall cooperate to eliminate those differences without undue delay . where those differences cannot be eliminated , the agency shall present the matter to the commission . ### any legal or natural person subject to this regulation may bring to the attention of the agency any alleged differences in the application of the rules between the member states . where such differences are not justified on safety grounds and seriously hamper the operation of those persons , or otherwise lead to substantial difficulties , the agency and the national competent authorities of the member states concerned shall cooperate to address , and where necessary eliminate those differences without undue delay . where those differences cannot be eliminated , the agency shall present the matter to the commission .


### the agency and the national competent authorities shall undertake the necessary actions to increase and promote awareness of civil aviation safety and disseminate safety - related information relevant for the prevention of accidents and incidents . ### the agency and the national competent authorities shall undertake the necessary and effective actions to increase and promote awareness of civil aviation safety and disseminate safety - related information relevant for the prevention of accidents and incidents .


### in relation to the exercise of that responsibility , the provisions of chapters ii and iv and articles 120 and 121 , as well as the applicable provisions of the national law of the member state to which the responsibility is transferred shall apply . ### in relation to the exercise of that responsibility , the provisions of chapters ii and iv and articles 120 and 121 , as well as the applicable provisions of the national law of the member state to which the responsibility is transferred shall apply . the national law of the state that the responsibility has transferred from shall continue to apply in respect of any criminal proceedings against any organisation , operator , personnel , aircraft , flight simulation training devices or aerodromes .


### an organisation may request the agency to act as the competent authority responsible for the certification , oversight and enforcement with respect to that organisation , in deviation from article 51 , where that organisation holds or is eligible to apply for a certificate in accordance with the provisions of chapter iii to the national competent authority from one member state , but it has or it intends to have substantial facilities and personnel covered by that certificate located in one or more other member states . ### an organisation may , in conjunction with the national competent authorities concerned , request the agency to act as the competent authority responsible for the certification , oversight and enforcement with respect to that organisation , in deviation from article 51 , where that organisation holds or is eligible to apply for a certificate in accordance with the provisions of chapter iii to the national competent authority from one member state , but it has or it intends to have substantial facilities and personnel covered by that certificate located in one or more other member states .


### where the agency considers that it can effectively exercise the responsibilities for the certification , oversight and enforcement , as requested , in compliance with this regulation and the delegated acts adopted on the basis thereof , it shall establish , jointly with the member state or member states concerned , as applicable , a transition plan that ensures an orderly transfer of those responsibilities . the organisations that requested the transfer shall be consulted on this transition plan before it is finalised . ### where the agency considers and demonstrates that it can effectively exercise the responsibilities for the certification , oversight and enforcement , as requested , in compliance with this regulation and the delegated acts adopted on the basis thereof , it shall establish , jointly with the member state or member states concerned , as applicable , a transition plan that ensures an orderly transfer of those responsibilities . the organisations that requested the transfer , including all relevant stakeholder concerned , shall be consulted during the establishment of this transition plan before it is finalised . it shall carry out jointly with the other member states concerned , and in consultation with relevant stakeholders , an impact assessment covering , among others , any social , economic or employment repercussions .


### where the agency considers that it can effectively exercise the responsibilities for the certification , oversight and enforcement , as requested , in compliance with this regulation and the delegated acts adopted on the basis thereof , it shall establish , jointly with the member state or member states concerned , as applicable , a transition plan that ensures an orderly transfer of those responsibilities . the organisations that requested the transfer shall be consulted on this transition plan before it is finalised . ### the agency shall determine , in consultation with the member states concerned , whether it can effectively exercise the responsibilities for the certification , oversight and enforcement , as requested , and if it is best placed to exercise such responsibilities in compliance with this regulation and the delegated acts adopted on the basis thereof . if the agency determines that it should take on this responsibility it shall establish , jointly with the member state or member states concerned , as applicable , a transition plan that ensures an orderly transfer of those responsibilities . the organisations that requested the transfer shall be consulted on this transition plan before it is finalised .


### where a member state considers that the compliance with the applicable essential requirements set out in the annexes can be demonstrated by other means than those laid down in the delegated and implementing acts adopted on the basis of this regulation , and that those means present significant advantages in terms of civil aviation safety or of efficiency for the persons subject to this regulation or for the authorities concerned , it may submit to the commission and the agency , through the repository established under article 63 , a reasoned request for amendment of the delegated or implementing act concerned so as to allow for the use of those other means . ### where a member state considers that the compliance with the applicable essential requirements set out in the annexes can be demonstrated by other means than those laid down in the delegated and implementing acts adopted on the basis of this regulation , and that those means present significant advantages in terms of civil aviation safety , it may submit to the commission and the agency , through the repository established under article 63 , a reasoned request for amendment of the delegated or implementing act concerned so as to allow for the use of those other means , including the reasons demonstrating the need for those other means , as well as the conditions laid down to ensure that an equivalent level of safety protection is achieved .


### in order to inform the general public of the overall level of civil aviation safety in the union , the agency shall publish annually a safety review . that review shall contain an analysis of the general safety situation in wording that is simple and easy to understand and it shall indicate whether there are increased safety risks . ### in order to inform the general public of the overall level of civil aviation safety in the union , the agency shall publish annually , or under special circumstances when needed , a safety review . that review shall contain an analysis of the general safety situation in wording that is simple and easy to understand and it shall indicate whether there are increased safety risks .


### the agency may grant exemptions to any legal or natural person to whom it has issued a certificate in the situations and subject to the conditions set out in article 60 . in such a case , the agency shall immediately notify the commission and the member states , through the repository established under article 63 , of the exemptions granted , the reasons for granting them and , where applicable , the necessary mitigation measures applied . where the duration of an exemption exceeds eight consecutive months or where the agency has granted the same exemption repetitively and their total duration exceeds eight months , the commission shall assess whether those conditions have been met , and where it considers that this is not the case , it shall adopt an implementing decision to that effect , which shall be published in the official journal of the european union and entered into the repository established under article 63 . the agency shall immediately revoke the exemption upon the notification of that implementing decision . ### the agency may grant exemptions to any legal or natural person to whom it has issued a certificate in the situations and subject to the conditions set out in article 60 . when these exemptions go beyond the specific competencies of the agency defined in art . 66 paragraphs 1 and 2 , the agency shall immediately notify the commission and the member states , through the repository established under article 63 , of the exemptions granted , the reasons for granting them and , where applicable , the necessary mitigation measures applied . when these exemptions go beyond the specific competencies of the agency defined in art . 66 paragraphs 1 and 2 and where the duration of an exemption exceeds two consecutive months or where the agency has granted the same exemption repetitively and their total duration exceeds two months , the commission shall assess whether those conditions have been met , and where it considers that this is not the case , it shall adopt an implementing decision to that effect , which shall be published in the official journal of the european union and entered into the repository established under article 63 . the agency shall immediately revoke the exemption upon the notification of that implementing decision .


### the agency shall publish a summary of information about the application by each member state of the provisions of this regulation and of the delegated and implementing acts adopted on the basis thereof . it shall include that information in the annual safety review referred to in article 61 . ### the agency shall publish a summary of information about the application by each member state of the provisions of this regulation and of the delegated and implementing acts adopted on the basis thereof including a summary of the results of the inspections the agency carried out . it shall include that information in the annual safety review referred to in article 61 .


### the measures taken by the agency as regards emissions and noise , for the purpose of the certification of the design of products in accordance with article 11 , shall aim at preventing significant harmful effects on the environment and human health caused by the civil aviation activities concerned . ### the measures taken by the agency as regards to aircraft emissions and aircraft noise , for the purpose of the certification of the design of products in accordance with article 11 and in the framework of icao annex 16 , shall aim at preventing potentially significant harmful effects on the environment and human health caused by the civil aviation activities concerned .


### the agency shall assist the commission with the definition and coordination of civil aviation environmental protection policies and actions , in particular by conducting studies , simulations and providing technical advice . ### the agency shall assist the commission with the definition and coordination of civil aviation environmental protection policies and actions , in particular by conducting studies , simulations and providing technical advice in areas where interdependencies between environmental protection , human health and other technical domains of civil aviation exist .


### aviation security ### interdependencies between civil aviation safety and security


### the member states , the commission and the agency shall cooperate on security matters related to civil aviation , including cyber security , with a view to ensuring that interdependencies between civil aviation safety and security are taken into account . ### the agency should assist the member states and the commission to address security matters related to civil aviation , including cyber security , with a view to ensuring that interdependencies between civil aviation safety and security are taken into account .


### the agency shall , upon request , assist the commission in its management of relations with third countries and international organisations relating to matters covered by this regulation . such assistance shall in particular contribute to the harmonisation of rules and the mutual recognition of certificates . ### the agency shall , upon request , assist the commission in its management of relations with third countries and international organisations relating to matters covered by this regulation . such assistance shall in particular contribute to the harmonisation of rules , the mutual recognition of certificates and defence of the interests of the european aerospace industry .


### the agency shall assist member states in respecting their obligations under international agreements relating to matters covered by this regulation , in particular their obligations under the chicago convention . ### the agency shall assist member states in respecting their obligations under international agreements relating to matters covered by this regulation , in particular their obligations under the chicago convention . in this respect , the agency shall act as , and be granted the privilege of , a regional safety oversight organisation under the chicago convention .


### the agency shall , upon request , provide technical assistance to the commission , where the agency has the relevant expertise , in the implementation of the single european sky , in particular by : ### the agency shall , upon request , and within its field of competence provide technical assistance to the commission , where the agency has the relevant expertise , in the implementation of the single european sky , in particular by :


### adopt rules for the prevention and management of conflicts of interest in respect of its members , as well as of the members of the board of appeal ; ### adopt rules for the prevention and management of conflicts of interest in respect of its members , as well as of the members of the board of appeal and of participants in working groups and groups of experts , and other members of staff not covered by the staff regulations . such rules shall include provisions on declarations of interest and , where appropriate , post - employment occupational activities ;


### the management board shall establish an advisory body representing the full range of interested parties affected by the work of the agency , which it shall consult prior to making decisions in the fields referred to in paragraph 2 , , and . the management board may also decide to consult the advisory body on other issues referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3 . the management board shall not , in any case , be bound by the opinion of the advisory body . ### the management board shall establish an advisory body representing the full range of interested parties affected by the work of the agency , including trade union and civil society representatives , which it shall consult prior to making decisions in the fields covered by the regulation . the management board may also decide to consult the advisory body on other issues referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3 . the management board shall not , in any case , be bound by the opinion of the advisory body .


### the management board shall lay down the rules of procedure of the executive board . ### the executive board shall adopt its own rules of procedure .


### when the agency , pursuant to article 65 and , develops opinions , certification specifications , acceptable means of compliance and guidance material , it shall establish a procedure for the prior consultation of the member states . to that effect , it may create a working group in which each member state is entitled to designate an expert . when consultation relating to military aspects is required , the agency shall also involve the european defence agency . when consultation relating to the possible social impact of those measures of the agency is required , the agency shall involve stakeholders , including the eu social partners . ### when the agency , pursuant to article 65 and , develops opinions , certification specifications , acceptable means of compliance and guidance material , it shall establish a procedure for the prior consultation of the member states . to that effect , it may create a working group in which each member state is entitled to designate an expert . when consultation relating to military aspects is required , the agency shall also involve the european defence agency and competent military experts representing the member states . when consultation relating to the possible social impact of those measures of the agency is required , the agency shall involve stakeholders , including the eu social partners .


### the necessary arrangements concerning the accommodation to be provided for the agency in the host member state and the facilities to be made available by that member state together with the specific rules applicable in the host member state to the executive director , members of the management board , agency staff and members of their families shall be laid down in a headquarters agreement between the agency and member state where the seat is located , concluded after obtaining the approval of the management board and no later than [ op please insert the exact date - two years after entry into force of this regulation ] . ### the necessary arrangements concerning the accommodation to be provided for the agency in the host member state and the facilities to be made available by that member state together with the specific rules applicable in the host member state to the executive director , members of the management board , agency staff and members of their families shall be laid down in a headquarters agreement between the agency and member state where the seat is located , concluded after obtaining the approval of the management board and no later than [ op please insert the exact date - one year after entry into force of this regulation ] .


### however , this regulation shall not apply to occurrences and other safety - related information involving unmanned aircraft for which a certificate or declaration is not required pursuant to article 46 and of regulation yyyy / n [ ref . to new regulation ] , unless the occurrence or other safety - related information involving such unmanned aircraft resulted in a fatal or serious injury to a person or it involved aircraft other than unmanned aircraft . ### however , this regulation shall not apply to occurrences and other safety - related information involving unmanned aircraft for which a certificate or declaration is not required pursuant to article 46 and of regulation yyyy / n [ ref . to new regulation ] , unless the occurrence or other safety - related information involving such unmanned aircraft resulted in a fatal or could have resulted in a fatal or serious injury to a person or it involved aircraft other than unmanned aircraft .


### 1 . the following must be shown to have been addressed to ensure a satisfactory level of safety for those on board or on the ground during the operation of the product : ### 1 . the following must be shown to have been addressed to ensure a high uniform level of safety for those on board or on the ground during the operation of the product :


### 2 . notwithstanding 4 . 1 . , for operations with helicopters a momentary flight through the limiting height velocity envelope may be permitted , provided that an adequate level of safety is ensured . ### 2 . notwithstanding 4 . 1 . , for operations with helicopters a momentary flight through the limiting height velocity envelope may be permitted , provided that a high uniform level of safety is ensured .


### the aerodrome operator shall use only trained and qualified personnel for aerodrome operations and maintenance and shall ensure , directly or through agreements with third parties , the implementation and maintenance of training and checking programmes to ensure the continuing competence of all relevant personnel ; ### the aerodrome operator shall use only trained and qualified personnel for aerodrome operations and maintenance and shall ensure , directly or through arrangements with third parties , the implementation , maintenance of training and checking programmes to ensure the continuing competence of all relevant personnel . the training shall include theoretical and practical training and be assessed by instructors and assessors having adequate relevant experience , qualifications and competence to perform such duties ;


### the rescue and firefighting personnel shall be properly trained and qualified to operate in the aerodrome environment . the aerodrome operator shall implement and maintain training and checking programmes to ensure the continuing competence of this personnel ; and ### the rescue and firefighting personnel , as well as apron management services personnel , shall be properly trained and qualified to operate in the aerodrome environment . the aerodrome operator shall , directly or through arrangements with third parties , implement and maintain training and checking programmes to ensure the continuing competence of this personnel . the training shall include theoretical and practical training and be assessed by instructors and assessors having adequate relevant experience , qualifications and competence to perform such duties ;


### the following requirements must be met to ensure a satisfactory level of safety for people on the ground and other airspace users during the operation of the unmanned aircraft , taking into account the level of risk of the operation as necessary : ### the following requirements must be met to ensure a high uniform level of safety for people on the ground and other airspace users during the operation of the unmanned aircraft , taking into account the level of risk of the operation as necessary :


### a person operating an unmanned aircraft shall possess the required knowledge and skills necessary to ensure the safety of the operation and proportionate to the risk associated with the type of operation . this person shall also demonstrate medical fitness , if this is necessary to mitigate the risks involved in the operation concerned . ### a person operating an unmanned aircraft shall possess the required knowledge and skills necessary to ensure the safety of the operation and proportionate to the risk associated with the type of operation . for operations of a commercial nature and operations for which a certificate or declaration is required , this person shall be issued an unmanned aircraft pilot license , upon application , when the applicant has demonstrated to comply with the rules established by delegated acts adopted pursuant to article 47 . this person shall also demonstrate medical fitness , if this is necessary to mitigate the risks involved in the operation concerned .


### interest generated on the prefinancing shall be used for the cap strategic plan concerned and deducted from the amount of public expenditure indicated on the final declaration of expenditure . ### interest generated on the prefinancing shall be used for the cap strategic plan or the regional intervention programme concerned and deducted from the amount of public expenditure indicated on the final declaration of expenditure .


### interim payments shall be made for each cap strategic plan . they shall be calculated by applying the contribution rate for each type of intervention to the public expenditure effected pertaining to it as referred to in article 85 of regulation &#8230 ; / &#8230 ; [ cap strategic plan regulation ] . ### interim payments shall be made for each cap strategic plan or for each regional intervention programme , as applicable . they shall be calculated by applying the contribution rate for each type of intervention to the public expenditure effected pertaining to it as referred to in article 85 of regulation &#8230 ; / &#8230 ; [ cap strategic plan regulation ] .


### where financial instruments are implemented in accordance with article 52 of regulation … / … [ cpr ] , the declaration of expenditure shall include the total amounts disbursed or , in the case of guarantees , the amounts set aside as agreed in guarantee contracts , by the managing authority , to final recipients as referred to in points , and of [ article 74 of regulation … / … cap strategic plan – eligibility rules or financial instruments ] . ### where financial instruments are implemented in accordance with article 52 of regulation … / … [ cpr ] , the declaration of expenditure shall include the total amounts disbursed or , in the case of guarantees , the amounts set aside as agreed in the corresponding guarantee contracts , by the managing authority , to final recipients as referred to in points , and of [ article 74 of regulation … / … cap strategic plan – eligibility rules or financial instruments ] .


### after receiving the last annual performance report on the implementation of a cap strategic plan , the commission shall pay the balance , subject to the availability of resources , on the basis of the financial plan in force at the level of the types of eafrd interventions , the annual accounts for the last execution year for the relevant cap strategic plan and of the corresponding clearance decisions . those accounts shall be presented to the commission no later than six months after the final eligibility date of expenditure provided for in article 80 of regulation no&#8230 ; / &#8230 ; [ cap strategic plan regulation ] and shall cover the expenditure effected by the paying agency up to the last eligibility date of expenditure . ### after receiving the last annual performance report on the implementation of a cap strategic plan , the commission shall pay the balance , subject to the availability of resources , on the basis of the financial plan in force at the level of the types of eafrd interventions , the annual accounts for the last execution year for the relevant cap strategic plan or , if applicable , the regional intervention programme and of the corresponding clearance decisions . those accounts shall be presented to the commission no later than six months after the final eligibility date of expenditure provided for in article 80 of regulation no&#8230 ; / &#8230 ; [ cap strategic plan regulation ] and shall cover the expenditure effected by the paying agency up to the last eligibility date of expenditure .


### where irregularities and other cases of non - compliance by beneficiaries with the conditions of the rural development interventions referred to in the cap strategic plan are detected , member states shall make financial adjustments by totally or partially cancelling the union financing concerned . member states shall take into consideration the nature and gravity of the non - compliance detected and the level of the financial loss to the eafrd . ### where irregularities and other cases of non - compliance by beneficiaries with the conditions of the rural development interventions referred to in the cap strategic plan or the regional intervention programmes are detected , member states shall make financial adjustments by totally or partially cancelling the union financing concerned . member states shall take into consideration the nature and gravity of the non - compliance detected and the level of the financial loss to the eafrd .


### amounts of the union financing under the eafrd which are cancelled and amounts recovered , and the interest thereon , shall be reallocated to other rural development interventions in the cap strategic plan . however , the cancelled or recovered union funds may be reused by member states only for a rural development operation under the national cap strategic plan and provided the funds are not reallocated to rural development operations which have been the subject of a financial adjustment . ### amounts of the union financing under the eafrd which are cancelled and amounts recovered , and the interest thereon , shall be reallocated to other rural development interventions in the cap strategic plan or the corresponding regional intervention programme . however , the cancelled or recovered union funds may be reused by member states only for a rural development operation under the national cap strategic plan and provided the funds are not reallocated to rural development operations which have been the subject of a financial adjustment .


### some demersal stocks are exploited both in the western waters and in their adjacent waters . therefore the scope of the provisions of the plan relating to targets and safeguards for stocks that are mainly exploited in the western waters should be extended for those areas outside the western waters . in addition , for stocks also present in the western waters that are mainly exploited outside the western waters , it is necessary to establish the targets and safeguards in multiannual plans for areas outside the western waters where those stocks are mainly exploited , extending the scope of those multiannual plans so that they also cover the western waters . ### some demersal stocks are exploited both in the western waters and in their adjacent waters . therefore the scope of the provisions of the plan relating to targets and safeguards for demersal stocks that are mainly exploited in the western waters should be extended for those areas outside the western waters . in addition , for stocks also present in the western waters that are mainly exploited outside the western waters , it is necessary to establish the targets and safeguards in multiannual plans for areas outside the western waters where those demersal stocks are mainly exploited , extending the scope of those multiannual plans so that they also cover the western waters .


### the geographical scope of the multiannual plan should be based on the geographical distribution of stocks indicated in the latest scientific stock advice provided by ices . future changes to the geographical distribution of stocks as set out in the multiannual plan may be needed either due to improved scientific information or due to migration of stocks . therefore , the commission should be empowered to adopt delegated acts adjusting the geographical distribution of stocks set out in the multiannual plan if the scientific advice provided by ices indicates a change in the geographical distribution of the relevant stocks . ### the geographical scope of the multiannual plan should be based on the geographical distribution of demersal stocks indicated in the latest scientific stock advice provided by ices . future changes to the geographical distribution of stocks as set out in the multiannual plan may be needed either due to improved scientific information or due to migration of demersal stocks . therefore , the commission should be empowered to adopt delegated acts adjusting the geographical distribution of stocks set out in the multiannual plan if the scientific advice provided by ices , or a similar independent scientific body recognised by the european union or internationally , indicates a change in the geographical distribution of the relevant stocks .


### it is appropriate to establish the target fishing mortality that corresponds to the objective of reaching and maintaining msy as ranges of values which are consistent with achieving msy . those ranges , based on best available scientific advice , are necessary in order to provide flexibility to take account of developments in the scientific advice , to contribute to the implementation of the landing obligation and to take into account the characteristics of mixed fisheries . the fmsy ranges should be calculated by the international council for the exploration of the sea , in particular in its periodic catch advice . based on this plan they are derived to deliver no more than a 5% reduction in long - term yield compared to msy24 . the upper limit of the range is capped , so that the probability of the stock falling below blim is no more than 5% . that upper limit also conforms to the ices ' advice rule ' , which indicates that when the spawning biomass or abundance is in a poor state , f be reduced to a value that does not exceed an upper limit equal to the fmsy point value multiplied by the spawning biomass or abundance in the total allowable catch year divided by msy btrigger . ices uses these considerations and the advice rule in its provision of scientific advice on fishing mortality and catch options . _________________ 24 eu request to ices to provide fmsy ranges for selected stocks in ices subareas 5 to 10 ### it is appropriate to establish the target fishing mortality that corresponds to the objective of reaching and maintaining msy as ranges of values which are consistent with achieving msy . those ranges , based on best available scientific advice , are necessary in order to provide flexibility to take account of developments in the scientific advice , to contribute to the implementation of the landing obligation and to take into account the characteristics of mixed fisheries . the fmsy ranges should be calculated by the international council for the exploration of the sea , or a similar independent scientific body recognised by the european union or internationally , in particular in its periodic catch advice . based on this plan they are derived to deliver no more than a 5% reduction in long - term yield compared to msy24 . the upper limit of the range is capped , so that the probability of the stock falling below blim is no more than 5% . that upper limit also conforms to the ices ' advice rule ' , which indicates that when the spawning biomass or abundance is in a poor state , f be reduced to a value that does not exceed an upper limit equal to the fmsy point value multiplied by the spawning biomass or abundance in the total allowable catch year divided by msy btrigger . ices uses these considerations and the advice rule in its provision of scientific advice on fishing mortality and catch options . _________________ 24 eu request to ices to provide fmsy ranges for selected stocks in ices subareas 5 to 10


### applying dynamic references to ranges of fmsy and to conservation reference points guarantees that these parameters , which are essential for setting fishing opportunities , do not become outdated and the council is always able to use the best available scientific advice . moreover , that approach providing dynamic references to the best available scientific advice should be followed for managing stocks in the baltic sea . in this context , ' best available scientific advice ' refers to publicly available scientific advice that is supported by the most up - to - date scientific data and methods and has either been issued or reviewed by an independent scientific body that is recognised at the european union or international level . regulation 2016 / 113927 should therefore be amended . _________________ 27 regulation 2016 / 1139 of the european parliament and of the council of 6 july 2016 establishing a multiannual plan for the stocks of cod , herring and sprat in the baltic sea and the fisheries exploiting those stocks , amending council regulation no 2187 / 2005 and repealing council regulation no 1098 / 2007 . ### applying dynamic references to ranges of fmsy and to conservation reference points guarantees that these parameters , which are essential for setting fishing opportunities , do not become outdated and the council is always able to use the best available scientific advice . moreover , that approach providing dynamic references to the best available scientific advice should be followed for managing stocks in the baltic sea . in this context , ' best available scientific advice ' refers to publicly available scientific advice which is peer reviewed by the scientific , technical and economic committee for fisheries or other appropriate scientific bodies such as the international council for the exploration of the sea . it shall be supported by the most up - to - date scientific data and methods available and meet the requirements of article 25 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 .


### where on the basis of scientific advice the commission considers that the list of stocks set out in the first subparagraph of paragraph 1 needs to be amended , the commission may submit a proposal for the amendment of that list . ### where on the basis of scientific advice the commission considers that the list of stocks set out in the first subparagraph of paragraph 1 needs to be amended , the commission submits a proposal for the amendment of that list .


### this regulation also applies to by - catches caught in the western waters when fishing for the stocks listed in paragraph 1 . however , where ranges of fmsy and safeguards linked to biomass for those stocks are established under other union legal acts establishing multiannual plans , those ranges and safeguards shall apply . ### this regulation also applies to by - catches caught in the western waters when fishing for the demersal stocks listed in paragraph 1 . however , where ranges of fmsy and safeguards linked to biomass for those stocks are established under other union legal acts establishing multiannual plans , those ranges and safeguards shall apply .


### this regulation also specifies details for the implementation of the landing obligation in union waters of the western waters for all stocks of species to which the landing obligation applies under article 15 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 . ### this regulation also specifies details for the implementation of the landing obligation in union waters of the western waters for all demersal stocks of species to which the landing obligation applies under article 15 of regulation no 1380 / 2013 .


### ' range of fmsy ' means a range of values provided in the best available scientific advice , in particular from the international council on the exploration of the sea , where all levels of fishing mortality within that range , result in maximum sustainable yield in the long term given a fishing pattern and under existing average environmental conditions without significantly affecting the reproduction process for the stock in question . it is derived to deliver no more than a 5 % reduction in long - term yield compared to the maximum sustainable yield . it is capped so that the probability of the stock falling below the limit spawning stock biomass reference point is no more than 5 % ; ### ' range of fmsy ' means a range of values provided in the best available scientific advice , in particular from the international council on the exploration of the sea , or similar independent scientific body recognised by the european union or internationally , where all levels of fishing mortality within that range , result in maximum sustainable yield in the long term given a fishing pattern and under existing average environmental conditions without significantly affecting the reproduction process for the stock in question . it is derived to deliver no more than a 5 % reduction in long - term yield compared to the maximum sustainable yield . it is capped so that the probability of the stock falling below the limit spawning stock biomass reference point is no more than 5 % ;


### ' range of fmsy ' means a range of values provided in the best available scientific advice , in particular from the international council on the exploration of the sea , where all levels of fishing mortality within that range , result in maximum sustainable yield in the long term given a fishing pattern and under existing average environmental conditions without significantly affecting the reproduction process for the stock in question . it is derived to deliver no more than a 5 % reduction in long - term yield compared to the maximum sustainable yield . it is capped so that the probability of the stock falling below the limit spawning stock biomass reference point is no more than 5 % ; ### ' range of fmsy ' means a range of values provided in the best available scientific advice , in particular from the international council on the exploration of the sea , or a similar independent scientific body recognised by the european union or internationally , where all levels of fishing mortality within that range , result in maximum sustainable yield in the long term given a fishing pattern and under existing average environmental conditions without significantly affecting the reproduction process for the stock in question . it is derived to deliver no more than a 5 % reduction in long - term yield compared to the maximum sustainable yield . it is capped so that the probability of the stock falling below the limit spawning stock biomass reference point is no more than 5 % ;