### vitamin a 800 vitamin d 5 vitamin e 10 vitamin c 60 thiamin 1 , 4 riboflavin 1 , 6 niacin 18 vitamin b6 2 folacin 200 vitamin b12 1 biotin 0 , 15 pantothenic acid 6 calcium 800 phosphorus 800 iron 14 magnesium 300 zinc 15 iodine 150 ### vitamin a 800 vitamin d 5 vitamin e 12 vitamin k 75 vitamin c 80 thiamin 1 , 1 riboflavin 1 , 4 niacin 16 vitamin b6 1 , 4 folic acid 200 vitamin b12 2 , 5 biotin 50 pantothenic acid 6 calcium 800 potassium 2000 chloride 800 phosphorus 700 iron 14 magnesium 375 zinc 10 copper 1 manganese 2 fluoride 3 , 5 selenium 55 chrome 40 molybdenum 50 iodine 150


### reference intakes for energy and selected nutrients other than vitamins and minerals ### reference intakes for energy and selected nutrients other than vitamins and minerals 1 ____________________ 1 the reference intakes are indicative values ; they will be laid down more precisely by the european food safety authority .


### - energykj and kcal ### - energykcal


### on 23 september 2009 , the commission adopted proposals for three regulations establishing the european system of financial supervisors , including the creation of three european supervisory authorities to contribute to a consistent application of union legislation and to the establishment of high quality common regulatory and supervisory standards and practices . these are the european banking authority established by regulation … / …eu… , the european securities and markets authority established by regulation … / …eu… , and the european insurance and occupational pensions authority established by regulation … / …eu… . ### on 23 september 2009 , the commission adopted proposals for three regulations establishing the european system of financial supervisors , including the creation of three european supervisory authorities to contribute to a consistent application of union legislation and to the establishment of high quality common regulatory and supervisory standards and practices . these are the european supervisory authority established by regulation no 1093 / 2010… , the european supervisory authority established by regulation no 1094 / 2010 , and the european supervisory authority established by regulation no 1095 / 2010 . those authorities have a crucial role to play in safeguarding the stability of the financial sector . it is therefore essential continuously to ensure that the development of their work is a matter of high political priority and that they are adequately resourced .


### over - the - counter derivatives lack transparency as they are privately negotiated contracts and any information concerning them is usually only available to the contracting parties . they create a complex web of interdependence which can make it difficult to identify the nature and level of risks involved . the financial crisis has demonstrated that such characteristics increase uncertainty in times of market stress and accordingly , pose risks to financial stability . this regulation lays down conditions for mitigating those risks and improving the transparency of derivative contracts . ### over - the - counter derivatives lack transparency as they are privately negotiated contracts and any information concerning them is usually only available to the contracting parties . it is essential that those financial instruments will become more transparent and accessible . they create a complex web of interdependence which can make it difficult to identify the nature and level of risks involved . the financial crisis has demonstrated that such characteristics increase uncertainty in times of market stress and accordingly , pose risks to financial stability . this regulation lays down conditions for mitigating those risks by improving the transparency of derivative contracts . greater otc transparency will also foster trust between market actors , facilitate efficient price formation , strengthen the protection of investors and provide improved early warning of the build - up and scale of developing problems .


### where appropriate , rules applicable to financial counterparties , should also apply to non - financial counterparties . it is recognised that non - financial counterparties use otc - contracts in order to cover themselves against commercial risks directly linked to their commercial activities . consequently , in determining whether a non - financial counterparty should be subject to the clearing obligation , consideration should be given to the purpose for which that non - financial counterparty uses otc derivatives and to the size of the exposures that it has in those instruments . when establishing the threshold for the clearing obligation , esma should consult all relevant authorities , as for example regulators responsible for commodity markets , in order to ensure that the particularities of these sectors are fully taken into account . moreover , by 31 december 2013 , the commission shall assess the systemic importance of the transactions of non - financial firms in otc derivatives in different sectors , including the energy sector . ### where appropriate , rules applicable to financial counterparties , should also apply to non - financial counterparties . it is recognised that non - financial counterparties use otc - contracts in order to cover themselves against commercial risks directly linked to their commercial activities . consequently , in determining whether a non - financial counterparty should be subject to the clearing obligation , consideration should be given to the purpose for which that non - financial counterparty uses otc derivatives and to the size of the exposures that it has in those instruments . when establishing the threshold for the clearing obligation , esa should consult all relevant authorities and stakeholders , as for example regulators responsible for commodity markets and the energy sector , in order to ensure that the particularities of these sectors are fully taken into account . moreover , by 31 december 2013 , the commission shall assess the systemic importance of the transactions of non - financial firms in otc derivatives in different sectors , including the energy sector .


### there should be effective , proportionate and dissuasive penalties with regard to the clearing and reporting obligations . member states should enforce those penalties in a manner that does not reduce the effectiveness of those rules . ### there should be effective , proportionate and dissuasive penalties with regard to the clearing and reporting obligations . member states should enforce those penalties in a manner that does not reduce the effectiveness of those rules . member states shall ensure that the penalties being imposed are publicly disclosed and that assessment reports on the effectiveness of existing rules are published at regular intervals .


### there should be effective , proportionate and dissuasive penalties with regard to the clearing and reporting obligations . member states should enforce those penalties in a manner that does not reduce the effectiveness of those rules . ### there should be effective , proportionate and dissuasive penalties with regard to the clearing and reporting obligations . member states should enforce those penalties in a manner that does not reduce the effectiveness of those rules . member states should ensure that the penalties imposed are publicly disclosed and that assessment reports on the effectiveness of existing rules are published at regular intervals .


### in order to effectively survey trade repositories , esma should have the right to conduct investigations and on - site - inspections . ### in order to effectively survey trade repositories , esa should have the power to conduct investigations and on - site - inspections .


### a financial counterparty shall clear all otc derivative contracts which are considered eligible pursuant to article 4 and are concluded with other financial counterparties in the relevant ccps listed in the register as referred to in article 4 . that clearing obligation shall also apply to financial counterparties and to the non - financial counterparties referred to in article 7 which enter into eligible otc derivative contracts with third country entities . ### a financial counterparty and a non - financial counterparty shall clear all otc derivative contracts which are considered eligible pursuant to article 4 and are concluded with other financial counterparties in the relevant ccps listed in the register as referred to in article 4 . there shall be no clearing obligation upon either of the counterparties if at least one of them is a non - financial counterparty which is below the clearing threshold as referred to in article 7 . the clearing obligation shall also apply to financial counterparties and to the non - financial counterparties which exceed the clearing threshold referred to in article 7 which enter into eligible otc derivative contracts with third country entities which are similarly either financial counterparties or non - financial counterparties or non - financial counterparties exceeding the clearing threshold . the clearing obligation referred to in the first subparagraph shall not apply to otc derivative contracts concluded by a financial counterparty or a non - financial counterparty as referred to in article 7 with its parent undertaking , subsidiary or another subsidiary of its parent undertaking .


### esma shall base its decision on the following criteria : ### esa shall base its decision under paragraph 2 on the following criteria :


### the liquidity of contracts ; ### the volume and the liquidity of the relevant class of derivative contracts ;


### the commission , in consultation with esma , esrb and other relevant authorities , shall periodically review the thresholds established in paragraph 3 and amend them , where necessary . ### the commission , in consultation with esma , esrb and other relevant authorities , shall periodically review the threshold established in paragraph 2 and amend them , where necessary .


### the commission , in consultation with esma , esrb and other relevant authorities , shall periodically review the thresholds established in paragraph 3 and amend them , where necessary . ### the commission , in consultation with esa , esrb and other relevant authorities , shall periodically review the thresholds established in paragraph 3 and amend it in accordance with that paragraph , where necessary .


### financial counterparties or the non - financial counterparties referred to in article 7 , that enter into an otc derivative contract not cleared by a ccp , shall ensure that appropriate procedures and arrangements are in place to measure , monitor and mitigate operational and credit risk , including at least : ### financial counterparties or the non - financial counterparties referred to in article 7 , that enter into an otc derivative contract not cleared by a ccp , shall ensure that appropriate procedures and arrangements are in place to measure , monitor and mitigate operational and credit risk , including in particular :


### member states shall lay down the rules on penalties applicable to infringements of the rules under this title and shall take all measures necessary to ensure that they are implemented . those penalties shall include at least administrative fines . the penalties provided for shall be effective , proportionate and dissuasive . ### based on guidelines adopted by esa and taking into consideration the commission ' s communication on reinforcing sanctioning regimes in the financial sector , member states shall lay down the rules on penalties applicable to infringements of the rules under this title and shall take all measures necessary to ensure that they are implemented . those penalties shall include at least administrative fines . the penalties provided for shall be effective , proportionate and dissuasive .


### a ccp shall only accept highly liquid collateral with minimal credit and market risk to cover its exposure to its clearing members . it shall apply adequate haircuts to asset values that reflect the potential for their value to decline over the interval between their last revaluation and the time by which they can reasonably be assumed to be liquidated . it shall take into account the liquidity risk following the default of a market participant and the concentration risk on certain assets that may result in establishing the acceptable collateral and the relevant haircuts . ### a ccp shall only accept highly liquid collateral with minimal credit and market risk to cover its exposure to its clearing members . regarding non - financial counterparties , bank guarantees or equivalent assets may where appropriate be accepted as collateral . the ccp shall apply adequate haircuts to asset values that reflect the potential for their value to decline over the interval between their last revaluation and the time by which they can reasonably be assumed to be liquidated . it shall take into account the liquidity risk following the default of a market participant and the concentration risk on certain assets that may result in establishing the acceptable collateral and the relevant haircuts .


### a ccp shall only accept highly liquid collateral with minimal credit and market risk to cover its exposure to its clearing members . it shall apply adequate haircuts to asset values that reflect the potential for their value to decline over the interval between their last revaluation and the time by which they can reasonably be assumed to be liquidated . it shall take into account the liquidity risk following the default of a market participant and the concentration risk on certain assets that may result in establishing the acceptable collateral and the relevant haircuts . ### a ccp shall only accept highly liquid collateral with minimal credit and market risk to cover its exposure to its clearing members . regarding non - financial counter - parties , bank guarantees or equivalent assets may where appropriate be accepted as collateral . the ccp shall apply adequate haircuts to asset values that reflect the potential for their value to decline over the interval between their last revaluation and the time by which they can reasonably be assumed to be liquidated . it shall take into account the liquidity risk following the default of a market participant and the concentration risk on certain assets that may result in establishing the acceptable collateral and the relevant haircuts .


### for the calendar year commencing 1 january 2014 and each subsequent calendar year , each manufacturer of light commercial vehicles shall ensure that its average specific emissions of co2 do not exceed its specific emissions target determined in accordance with annex i or , where a manufacturer is granted a derogation under article 10 , in accordance with that derogation . for the purpose of determining each manufacturer ' s specific emissions of co2 , the following percentages of each manufacturer ' s new light commercial vehicles registered in the relevant year shall be taken into account : – 75% in 2014 , – 80% in 2015 , – 100% from 2016 onwards . ### for the calendar year commencing 1 january 2015 and each subsequent calendar year , each manufacturer of complete light commercial vehicles shall ensure that its average specific emissions of co2 do not exceed its specific emissions target determined in accordance with annex i or , where a manufacturer is granted a derogation under article 10 , in accordance with that derogation . for the purpose of determining each manufacturer ' s specific emissions of co2 , the following percentages of each manufacturer ' s new light commercial vehicles registered in the relevant year shall be taken into account : – 75% in 2015 , – 80% in 2016 , – 100% from 2018 onwards . as of 1 january 2016 completed vehicles shall also be included in determining each manufacturer’s average specific co2 emissions .


### is part of a group of connected manufacturers that is responsible in total for fewer than 22 000 new light commercial vehicles registered in the community per calendar year ; or ### is part of a group of connected manufacturers that is responsible in total for fewer than 30 000 new light commercial vehicles registered in the union per calendar year ; or


### provide appropriate accessibility of all regions of the union , thereby promoting social , economic and territorial cohesion and supporting inclusive growth . ### improve accessibility of all regions of the union and make sure it is adequate , thereby promoting social , economic and territorial cohesion and supporting inclusive and sustainable growth .


### member states and , as appropriate , regional and local authorities , infrastructure managers , transport operators and other public and private entities shall plan , develop and operate the trans - european transport network in a resource efficient way , through : ### member states and , as appropriate , regional and local authorities , infrastructure managers , transport operators and other public and private entities shall plan , develop and operate the trans - european transport network in a resource efficient and socially and environmentally sustainable way , through :


### projects of common interest shall contribute to the development of the trans - european transport network through the creation of new transport infrastructure , the maintenance , rehabilitation and upgrading of existing transport infrastructure and through measures promoting its resource - efficient use . ### projects of common interest shall contribute to the development of the trans - european transport network through the creation of new transport infrastructure , the maintenance , rehabilitation and upgrading of existing transport infrastructure and through measures promoting its resource - efficient and socially and environmentally sustainable use .


### operators of freight terminals shall ensure that any freight terminal is open to all operators . operators of logistic platforms shall offer at least one terminal open to all operators . operators of freight terminals and logistic platform shall provide this access in a non - discriminatory way and apply transparent charges . ### operators of freight terminals shall ensure that any freight terminal is open to all operators . operators of logistic platforms shall offer at least one terminal open to all operators . operators of freight terminals and logistic platform shall provide this access in a non - discriminatory way and apply transparent , relevant and fair charges .


### projects of common interest for motorways of the sea in the trans - european transport network may also include activities that have wider benefits and are not linked to specific ports , such as activities for improving environmental performance , making available facilities for ice - breaking , activities ensuring year - round navigability , dredging operations , alternative fuelling facilities , as well as the optimisation of processes , procedures and the human element , ict platforms and information systems , including traffic management and electronic reporting systems . ### projects of common interest for motorways of the sea in the trans - european transport network may also include activities that have wider benefits and are not linked to specific ports , such as activities for improving the environmental performance of carriers and infrastructures , making available facilities for ice - breaking , activities ensuring year - round navigability , dredging operations , alternative fuelling facilities , as well as the optimisation of processes , procedures and the human element , ict platforms and information systems , including traffic management and electronic reporting systems .


### promoting motorways of the sea including short sea shipping ; ### promoting motorways of the sea including short sea shipping , facilitating the development of hinterland connections and developing , in particular , measures to improve the environmental performance of maritime transport in accordance with the applicable requirements under union law or relevant international agreements ;


### within the sphere of their responsibility , member states and airport operators shall ensure that any airport offers at least one terminal open to all operators in a non - discriminatory way and apply transparent charges . ### within the sphere of their responsibility , member states and airport operators shall ensure that any airport offers at least one terminal open to all operators in a non - discriminatory way and apply transparent , relevant and fair charges .


### enable the decarbonisation of transport through transition to innovative transport technologies ; ### promote the decarbonisation of transport through transition to innovative and sustainable transport technologies ;


### member states and other project promoters shall give due consideration to ensure that transport infrastructure provides for a high degree of safety and security for passenger and freight movements . ### member states and other project promoters shall take measures to ensure that transport infrastructure provides for the highest possible degree of safety and security for passenger and freight movements .


### where appropriate , due consideration should also be given to the resilience of infrastructure to natural or man - made disasters in compliance with any requirement which may be set out in relevant union legislation . ### the utmost consideration should also be given to the resilience of infrastructure to natural or man - made disasters in compliance with any requirement which may be set out in the relevant union law .


### member states and other project promoters shall carry out environmental assessment of plans and projects in particular as provided in council directives 85 / 337 / eec of 27 june 1985 on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment and 92 / 43 / eec of 21 may 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora , and directives of the european parliament and of the council : 2000 / 60 / ec of 23 october 2000 establishing a framework for community action in the field of water policy , 2001 / 42 / ec of 27 june 2001 on the assessment of the effects of certain plans and programmes on the environment , and 2009 / 147 / ec of 30 november 2009 on the conservation of wild birds in order to avoid or , when not possible , mitigate or compensate for negative impacts on the environment , such as landscape fragmentation , soil sealing , air and water pollution as well as noise , and to effectively protect biodiversity . ### member states and other project promoters shall carry out environmental assessment of plans and projects in particular as provided in council directives 85 / 337 / eec of 27 june 1985 on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment and 92 / 43 / eec of 21 may 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora , and directives of the european parliament and of the council : directive 2000 / 60 / ec of 23 october 2000 establishing a framework for community action in the field of water policy . local environmental plans and programmes pursuant to directive 2001 / 42 / ec on the assessment of the effects of certain plans and programmes on the environment ; 2009 / 147 / ec of 30 november 2009 on the conservation of wild birds in order to avoid or , when not possible , mitigate or compensate for negative impacts on the environment , such as landscape fragmentation , soil sealing , air and water pollution as well as noise , and to effectively protect biodiversity . member states and other project promoters shall also assess whether infrastructure projects are consistent with eu objectives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions .


### without prejudice to the applicable procedures laid down in union and national law , the commission may request the opinion of the european coordinator when examining applications for union funding for core network corridors for which the european coordinator is responsible . ### without prejudice to the applicable procedures laid down in union and national law , the commission shall request the opinion of the european coordinator when examining applications for union funding for core network corridors for which the european coordinator is responsible .


### the objectives for the core network corridor in particular in terms of performance expressed as the quality of the service , its capacity and its compliance with the requirements set out in chapter ii ; ### the objectives for the core network corridor in particular in terms of performance expressed as the quality , accessibility and safety of the service , its capacity and its compliance with the requirements set out in chapter ii ;


### late payment constitutes a breach of contract which has been made financially attractive to debtors in most member states by low interest rates charged on late payments and / or slow procedures for redress . a decisive shift , including making the exclusion of the right to charge interest an unfair contractual clause and providing for compensation of creditors for the costs incurred , is necessary to reverse this trend and to ensure that the consequences of late payments are such as to discourage late payment . ### late payment constitutes a breach of contract which has been made financially attractive to debtors in most member states by low interest rates charged on late payments and / or slow procedures for redress . a decisive shift towards a culture of on - time payment is necessary to reverse this trend and to ensure that the consequences of late payments are such as to discourage late payment . this shift should include introducing compensation for creditors for the costs of recovering outstanding debts . equally , clauses establishing interest rates for late payment or compensation levels f or debt recovery that are lower than those laid down in law should be considered as unfair contractual clauses and unfair commercial practices .


### . ### in the context of an enhanced effort to prevent contractual freedom being abused against creditors’ interests , member states , officially recognised bodies and bodies possessing a legitimate interest should encourage , with the commission’s support , the drawing - up and publicisation of codes of conduct and the adoption of conflict resolution systems based on mediation and arbitration , which should be voluntary , should offer suitable complaint procedures and should be negotiated at national or union level and designed so as to ensure full observance of the rights set out in this directive .


### for a debt of eur 10 000 or more , a sum equivalent to 1% of the amount for which interest for late payment becomes payable . ### for a debt of eur 10 000 or more , a fixed sum of eur 100 .


### member states shall ensure that when interest for late payment becomes payable , the creditor is entitled to a lump sum compensation equal to 5% of the amount due . this compensation shall be additional to the interest for late payment . ### member states shall ensure that , when interest for late payment becomes payable , the creditor is entitled to obtain from the debtor any of the following amounts : compensation equal to 2 % of the amount due from the date when interest becomes payable ; compensation equal to 4 % of the amount due after 45 days from the date when interest becomes payable ; compensation equal to 5 % of the amount due after 60 days from the date when interest becomes payable . 5a . the compensation referred to in paragraph 5 shall be additional to the interest for late payment and to the compensation for recovery costs .


### member states shall provide that a clause in a contract relating to the date for payment , the rate of interest for late payment or recovery costs shall either be unenforceable or shall give rise to a claim for damages if it is grossly unfair to the creditor . in determining whether a clause is grossly unfair to the creditor , all circumstances of the case shall be considered , including good commercial practice and the nature of the product or the service . account shall also be taken of whether the debtor has any objective reason to deviate from the statutory rate of interest or from article 3 , article 4 or article 5 . ### member states shall provide that a clause in a contract and / or a commercial practice relating to the date for payment , the rate of interest for late payment or recovery costs , or such a clause in informal agreements and in retrospective changes to the contract , shall either be unenforceable or shall give rise to a claim for damages if it is grossly unfair to the creditor . in determining whether a clause is grossly unfair to the creditor , all circumstances of the case shall be considered , including good commercial practice and the nature of the product or the service , as well as the size of the undertakings . account shall also be taken of whether the debtor has any objective reason to deviate from the statutory rate of interest or from article 4 or article 5 .


### the means referred to in paragraph 2 shall include provisions whereby representative organisations may take action according to the national law concerned before the courts or before competent administrative bodies on the grounds that clauses are grossly unfair , so that they can apply appropriate and effective means to prevent their continued use . ### the means referred to in paragraph 2 shall include provisions whereby representative organisations may take action according to the national law concerned before the courts or before competent administrative bodies on the grounds that clauses are grossly unfair , so that they can apply appropriate and effective means to prevent their use . this provision shall be without prejudice to the confidentiality clause binding representative organisations to their member entities .


### transparency ### transparency and awareness - raising


### member states shall submit an opinion of the national equality bodies on the measures set out in points and with the proposal for a cooperation programme . ### member states shall submit an opinion of the national equality bodies on the measures set out in points and with the proposal for a cooperation programme . member states may designate one national equality body to provide such opinion on the entirety of each cooperation programme .


### the auditors shall be functionally independent from controllers who carry out verifications under article 22 . ### the audit authority shall ensure that any such representative is functionally independent , in particular from controllers who carry out verifications under article 22 , and shall have the necessary expertise and professional competence to carry out the audits in accordance with internationally accepted audit standards .


### the erdf support to cooperation programmes shall be paid into a single account with no national sub - accounts . ### the erdf support to cooperation programmes shall be paid into a single account with no national sub - accounts . this account may be used for all expenditure and revenue in connection with the programme .


### in the spirit of the europe 2020 strategy for sustainable growth and jobs , the development of further renewable sources and the promotion of energy efficiency would contribute to greener growth , building a competitive and sustainable economy , and tackling climate change . by giving support to these policies , europe will create new jobs and green market opportunities fostering the development of a competitive , secure and sustainable economy ; ### in the spirit of the europe 2020 strategy for sustainable growth and jobs and in line with the eu climate and energy package and its energy efficiency action plan , the development of further renewable sources and the promotion of energy efficiency would contribute to greener growth , building a competitive and sustainable economy , and tackling climate change . by giving support to these policies , europe will create new jobs and green market opportunities fostering the development of a competitive , secure and sustainable economy ;


### a dedicated financial instrument to support energy efficiency and renewable initiatives within the sustainable energy financing initiative should therefore be created to use the uncommitted funds under chapter ii of regulation no 663 / 2009 . this financial facility should support the development of bankable energy efficiency and renewable energy projects and facilitates the financing of investment programmes in energy efficiency and renewable energy by local and regional public authorities , in particular in urban settings ; ### a dedicated financial instrument to support energy efficiency and renewable initiatives within the sustainable energy financing initiative should therefore be created by the end of 2010 to use the uncommitted funds under chapter ii of regulation no 663 / 2009 . in order to enter these appropriations in the eu budget , a specific budget line should be created for this purpose . this financial facility should support the development of bankable energy efficiency and renewable energy projects and facilitates the financing of investment programmes in energy efficiency and renewable energy by local and regional public authorities , in particular in urban settings .


### a dedicated financial instrument to support energy efficiency and renewable initiatives within the sustainable energy financing initiative should therefore be created to use the uncommitted funds under chapter ii of regulation no 663 / 2009 . this financial facility should support the development of bankable energy efficiency and renewable energy projects and facilitates the financing of investment programmes in energy efficiency and renewable energy by local and regional public authorities , in particular in urban settings . ### a dedicated financial instrument to support energy efficiency and renewable initiatives within the sustainable energy financing initiative should therefore be created to use the uncommitted funds under chapter ii of regulation no 663 / 2009 . this financial facility should support the development of bankable energy efficiency and renewable energy projects and facilitate the financing of investment programmes in energy efficiency and renewable energy by local and regional public authorities , in particular , but not exclusively , in urban settings .


### a dedicated financial instrument to support energy efficiency and renewable initiatives within the sustainable energy financing initiative should therefore be created to use the uncommitted funds under chapter ii of regulation no 663 / 2009 . this financial facility should support the development of bankable energy efficiency and renewable energy projects and facilitates the financing of investment programmes in energy efficiency and renewable energy by local and regional public authorities , in particular in urban settings . ### a dedicated financial instrument to support energy efficiency and renewable initiatives within the sustainable energy financing initiative should therefore be created to use the uncommitted funds under chapter ii of regulation no 663 / 2009 . this financial facility should support the development of bankable energy efficiency and renewable energy projects and facilitates the financing of investment programmes in energy efficiency and renewable energy by municipal , regional and local public authorities , in particular in urban settings .


### so as to maximise the impact of the eu funding in the short term , the facility should be managed by one or several financial intermediaries such as international financial institutions . the selection should be operated on the basis of the demonstrated capacity of the financial intermediaries to use the funding in the most efficient and effective way and with the highest leverage between the eu funding and the total investment in order to raise significant investments in the eu . ### so as to maximise the impact of the eu funding in the short term , the facility should be managed by one or several financial intermediaries such as international financial institutions . the selection should be operated on the basis of the demonstrated capacity of the financial intermediaries to use the funding in the most efficient and effective way and with the highest leverage between the eu funding and the total investment in order to raise significant investments in the eu . however , in times of financial and economic crisis which have a particular adverse effect on regional and local authorities ' finances , it needs to be ensured that the difficult budgetary situation of the beneficiaries of the mechanism does not hinder them from being able to access the funds ;


### this regulation shall allow for the creation of financial instruments to support energy efficiency and renewable initiatives ; ### this regulation shall allow for the creation of financial instruments to support energy efficiency and renewable initiatives of a local and regional nature . the new financial instruments shall be established by the end of 2010 ;


### the allocation of slots at congested airports should continue to be based on neutral , transparent and non - discriminatory rules . ### the allocation of slots at congested airports must continue to be based on neutral , transparent and non - discriminatory rules .


### to allow air carriers to adapt to imperative situations of urgency , such as a marked decline in traffic or an economic crisis that severely affects the activity of air carriers , affecting a lager part of the scheduling period , the commission should be allowed to adopt urgent measures to ensure the consistency of measures to be taken at coordinated airports . these measures will allow air carriers to retain priority in allocating the same series for the following scheduling period even if the 85% rate has not been met . ### to allow air carriers to adapt to imperative situations of urgency , such as a marked decline in traffic or an economic crisis that severely affects the activity of air carriers , affecting a lager part of the scheduling period , the commission should be allowed to adopt urgent measures to ensure the consistency of measures to be taken at coordinated airports . these measures will allow the commission to lower the time slot use threshold to under 85% , thereby enabling air carriers to retain priority in allocating the same series for the scheduling period following that in which they reach the aforesaid threshold .


### the application of the provisions of this regulation should be without prejudice to the competition rules of the treaty , in particular articles 101 , 102 and 106 . ### the application of the provisions of this regulation must be without prejudice to the competition rules of the treaty , in particular articles 101 , 102 and 106 .


### on the basis of the analysis , the member state shall consult on the capacity situation at the airport with the managing body of the airport , the air carriers using the airport regularly , their representative organisations , representatives of general aviation using the airport regularly and air traffic control authorities . ### on the basis of the analysis , the member state shall consult on the capacity situation at the airport with the managing body of the airport , the air carriers using the airport , their representative organisations , representatives of general aviation using the airport regularly and air traffic control authorities .


### at a coordinated or schedules facilitated airport , the member state responsible shall ensure the determination of the coordination parameters twice yearly , while taking account of all relevant technical , operational , performance and environmental constraints as well as any changes thereto . these constraints shall be notified to the commission . the commission , if necessary with the aid of the network manager , shall examine the constraints and deliver recommendations which the member state must take into account before determining the coordination parameters . ### at a coordinated airport , the member state responsible shall ensure the determination of the coordination parameters twice yearly , while taking account of all relevant technical , operational , performance and environmental constraints as well as any changes thereto . these constraints shall be notified to the commission . the commission , if necessary with the aid of the network manager , shall examine the constraints and deliver recommendations which the member state must take into account before determining the coordination parameters .


### in legal terms , the coordinator ' s essential functions , which consist of allocating slots in an equal and non - discriminatory manner , shall be given to a natural or legal person who or which is not a service provider in the airport , an airline operating from the airport or the managing body of the airport in question ; ### in legal terms , the coordinator ' s essential functions , which consist of allocating slots in an equal and non - discriminatory manner , shall be given to a natural or legal person who or which is not a service provider in the airport , an airline operating from the airport or the managing body of the airport in question ; in order to prove that they do not share common interests with these entities , the coordinator or schedules facilitator must submit an annual declaration of their financial interests ;


### at the end of each scheduling period , the coordinator or schedules facilitator shall submit to the member states concerned and to the commission an activity report describing the general slot allocation and / or schedules facilitation situation , examining , in particular , the application of article 9 and articles 13 and 18 , as well as any complaints regarding the application of articles 9 and 10 submitted to the coordination committee and the steps taken to resolve them . the report shall also contain the results of a survey conducted among the interested parties on the quality of services provided by the coordinator . ### at the end of each scheduling period , &#160 ; the coordinator or schedules facilitator&#160 ; shall submit to the member states concerned , the commission , all coordination financers and any other stakeholder , at their request , a financial report and an activity report describing the general slot allocation and / or schedules facilitation situation , examining , in particular , the application of article 9 and articles 13 and 18 , as well as any complaints regarding the application of articles 9&#160 ; and 10 submitted to the coordination committee and the steps taken to resolve them . the report shall also contain the results of a survey conducted among the interested parties on the quality of services provided by the coordinator .


### air carriers operating or intending to operate at a schedules facilitated or coordinated airport belonging to the network shall submit to the schedules facilitator or coordinator all relevant information requested by them . if this information changes , the air carriers shall inform the schedules facilitator and the coordinator as soon as possible . all relevant information shall be provided in the format and within the time - limit specified by the schedules facilitator or coordinator . in particular , an air carrier shall inform the coordinator , at the time of the request for allocation , whether it would benefit from the status of new entrant , in accordance with article 2 , in respect of requested slots . ### air carriers operating or intending to operate at a schedules facilitated or coordinated airport shall submit to the schedules facilitator or coordinator all relevant information requested by them . if this information changes , the air carriers shall inform the schedules facilitator and the coordinator at the earliest suitable and possible opportunity . all relevant information shall be provided in the format and within the time - limit specified by the schedules facilitator or coordinator . in particular , an air carrier shall inform the coordinator , at the time of the request for allocation , whether it would benefit from the status of new entrant , in accordance with article 2 , in respect of requested slots .


### the coordinator shall also take into account additional guidelines established by the air transport industry union - wide or world - wide as well as local guidelines proposed by the coordination committee and approved by the member state or any other competent body responsible for the airport in question , provided that such guidelines do not affect the independent status of the coordinator , comply with union law , aim at improving the efficient use of airport capacity and have been notified in advance to and pre - approved by the commission . the local guidelines may only concern the monitoring of the use of slots allocated or the amendment of the definition of a series of slots to reduce its length below 10 slots for the winter scheduling period or below 15 slots for the summer scheduling period , but under no circumstances below 5 slots . the reduction of the length of the series of slots applies only at airports where demand for air services is highly seasonable . ### the coordinator shall also take into account additional guidelines established by the air transport industry union - wide or world - wide as well as local guidelines proposed by the coordination committee and approved by the member state or any other competent body responsible for the airport in question . such guidelines should not affect the independent status of the coordinator , should comply with union law , should aim at improving the efficient use of airport capacity taking local circumstances into account , and should be notified in advance to the commission and be pre - approved . the local guidelines may only concern the allocation and monitoring of slots and can be introduced in cases where they can result in performance improvements , such as in airports where slot demand displays strong seasonability .


### series of slots are allocated from the slot pool to applicant carriers as permissions to use the airport infrastructure for the purpose of landing or take - off for the scheduling period for which they are requested , at the expiry of which they have to be returned to the slot pool as set up according to the provisions of article&#160 ; 9 . ### series of slots are allocated from the slot pool by the coordinator with the utmost transparency and fairness to applicant carriers as permissions to use the airport infrastructure for the purpose of landing or take - off for the scheduling period for which they are requested , at the expiry of which they have to be returned to the slot pool as set up according to the provisions of article&#160 ; 9 .


### re - timing of series of slots before the allocation of the remaining slots from the pool referred to in article 9 to the other applicant air carriers shall be accepted only for operational reasons such as , changes in the type of aircraft used or route operated by the air carrier . it shall not take effect until expressly confirmed by the coordinator . ### re - timing of series of slots before the allocation of the remaining slots from the pool referred to in article 9 to the other applicant air carriers shall be accepted only for operational reasons such as , changes in the type of aircraft used or route operated by the air carrier . it shall not take effect until expressly confirmed by the coordinator or , in the case of series of slots allocated to new entrants as defined in article 2 , if the slot timing for those requesting air carriers is better than the slot timing originally requested . it shall not take effect until expressly confirmed by the coordinator .


### this decision shall not affect the non - discriminatory and transparent character of the slot allocation process and the system of airport charges ; ### this decision shall not affect the non - discriminatory and transparent character of the slot allocation process and the system of airport charges , and neither shall it create additional net revenues for the airport managing body ;


### this decision shall not discourage air carriers from developing services or entering the market and it shall be limited to covering the costs incurred by the airport for reserving the airport capacity corresponding to the slots which remained unused ; ### this decision shall not discourage air carriers from developing services or entering the market ;


### where public service obligations have been imposed on a route in accordance with article 16 of regulation no 1008 / 2008 , a member state may reserve the slots required for the operations envisaged on that route at a coordinated airport . if the reserved slots on the route concerned are not used , they shall be made available to any other air carrier interested in operating the route in accordance with the public service obligations , subject to paragraph 2 . if no other carrier is interested in operating the route and the member state concerned does not issue a call for tenders under article 16 , article 17 to , and article 18 of regulation no 1008 / 2008 , the slots shall either be reserved for another route subject to public service obligations or be returned to the pool . ### where public service obligations have been imposed on a route in accordance with article16 of regulation no 1008 / 2008 , a member state may reserve the slots required for the operations envisaged on that route at a coordinated airport . if the reserved slots on the route concerned are not used , they shall be made available to any other air carrier interested in operating the route in accordance with the public service obligations , subject to paragraph 2 . if no other carrier is interested in operating the route and the member state concerned does not issue a call for tenders under article 16 , article 17 to , and article 18 of regulation no 1008 / 2008 , the slots shall either be reserved for another route subject to public service obligations or be returned to the pool . slots should be returned to the pool when they are not being used after a maximum period of 6 months . when a route does not any longer meet the requirement for public service obligations slots reservation , the slots are either reserved for another route subject to public service obligations or remain with the air carrier which was using them if the requirement of article 10 was met for the series concerned .


### the coordinator shall be duly informed of the application of penalties . ### members states shall have these penalties in place not later than one year after adoption of this regulation . they shall duly inform the commission who will assess their effectiveness . when a potential case of a breach of art 18 is identified , through slot monitoring or otherwise , then the air carrier will be contacted in writing with details of the alleged breach and a request for information about the air service or slot in question . where a financial penalty is necessary it will apply to each individual failure , by an air carrier who fails to comply with article 18 , and will have a pre - determined minimum value , to be set by the member state . multiple infringements could trigger several financial penalties and could result in , for example , the doubling of the financial penalty for each further misuse . the coordinator shall be duly informed of the application of penalties . decisions to impose financial penalties will be published by the coordinator .


### the commission shall submit a report to the european parliament and the council on the operation of this regulation at the latest four years after its entry into force . the report shall address in particular the functioning of articles 9 , 10 11 and 13 . ### the commission shall submit a report to the european parliament and the council on the operation of this regulation at the latest three years after its entry into force . the report shall address in particular the functioning of articles 9 , 10 11 and 13 .


### the erdf shall contribute to the financing of support which aims to reinforce economic , social and territorial cohesion by redressing the main regional imbalances through support for the development and structural adjustment of regional economies , including the conversion of declining industrial regions and regions lagging behind . ### the erdf shall contribute to the financing of support which aims to reinforce economic , social and territorial cohesion by redressing the main regional imbalances through support for the sustainable development and structural adjustment of regional economies , including the conversion of declining industrial regions and regions lagging behind .


### investments in social , health and educational infrastructure ; ### investments in social , sports , health and educational infrastructure ;


### promoting business r&i investment , product and service development , technology transfer , social innovation and public service applications , demand stimulation , networking , clusters and open innovation through smart specialisation ; ### promoting business r&i investment , product and service development , including in the tourism sector , technology transfer , social innovation and public service applications , demand stimulation , networking , clusters and open innovation through smart specialisation ;


### promoting the production and distribution of renewable energy sources ; ### promoting the production and distribution of renewable and low - carbon energy sources ;


### promoting low - carbon strategies for urban areas ; ### promoting low - carbon strategies – including sustainable mobility and clean public transport – for all types of region , particularly urban areas ;


### protecting biodiversity , soil and promoting ecosystem services including natura 2000 and green infrastructures ; ### protecting biodiversity , restoring ecosystems and soil and promoting ecosystem services including natura 2000 and green infrastructures ;


### investing in health and social infrastructure which contribute to national , regional and local development , reducing inequalities in terms of health status , and transition from institutional to community - based services ; ### investing in health , sports and social infrastructure which contribute to national , regional and local development , reducing inequalities in terms of health status , and transition from institutional to community - based services ;


### additional waste recycling capacity ### additional waste recycling and reuse capacity


### “organiser” means a natural or legal person or organisation responsible for the preparation and submission of a citizens’ initiative to the commission . ### ' organising committee ' means a group of at least seven citizens of the union , coming from at least seven member states , which is responsible for the preparation and submission of a citizens ' initiative to the commission .


### textile products subject only to the requirements of inclusive labelling , and those sold by the metre or in cut lengths , should be offered for sale in such a way that the consumer can fully acquaint himself with the information affixed to the overall packaging or the roll . ### textile products subject only to the requirements of inclusive labelling , and those sold by the metre or in cut lengths , should be offered for sale in such a way that the consumer can fully acquaint himself with the country of origin of these products within the meaning of council regulation no 2913 / 92 of 12 october 1992 establishing a community customs code of origin and the information affixed to the overall packaging or the roll . ________ 1 oj l 302 , 19 . 10 . 1992 , p . 1 .


### the application of this regulation shall be without prejudice to the application of the national and community rules on protection of industrial and commercial property , on indications of provenance , marks of origin and the prevention of unfair competition . ### save as otherwise provided in this regulation , national and union rules on protection of industrial and commercial property , on indications of provenance , marks of origin and the prevention of unfair competition shall remain applicable to textile products .


### a textile product composed of two or more fibres , one of which accounts for at least 85&#160 ; % of the total weight , shall be labelled by one of the following : the name of the fibre which accounts for at least 85% of the total weight followed by its percentage by weight ; the name of the fibre which accounts for at least 85% of the total weight followed by the words ‘ 85 % minimum’ ; the full percentage composition of the product . 2 . a textile product composed of two or more fibres , none of which accounts for as much as 85 % of the total weight , shall be labelled by the name and percentage by weight of at least two fibres with the highest percentage by weight , followed by the names of the other constituent fibres in descending order of the percentage by weight , with or without an indication of their percentage by weight . however , the following rules shall also apply : fibres which separately account for less than 10 % of the total weight of a product may be collectively designated by the term ' other fibres ' , followed by the total percentage by weight ; where the name of a fibre which accounts for less than 10 % of the total weight of a product is specified , the full percentage composition of that product shall be given . 3 . products having a pure cotton warp and a pure flax weft , in which the percentage of flax accounts for at least 40 % of the total weight of the unsized fabric may be given the name ‘ cotton linen union’ which must be accompanied by the composition specification ‘ pure cotton warp — pure flax weft’ . 4 . for textile products the composition of which cannot easily be stated at the time of their manufacture , the term ‘ mixed fibres’ or the term ‘ unspecified textile composition’ may be used on the label . ### a textile product shall be labelled with the name and percentage by weight of all constituent fibres in descending order . 2 . by way of derogation from paragraph 1 , fibres not included in annex i may be designated by the term ' other fibres ' , followed by their total percentage by weight . 3 . products having a pure cotton warp and a pure flax weft , in which the percentage of flax accounts for at least 40 % of the total weight of the unsized fabric may be given the name ‘ cotton linen union’ which must be accompanied by the composition specification ‘ pure cotton warp — pure flax weft’ . 4 . without prejudice to article 5 , for textile products the composition of which cannot easily be stated at the time of their manufacture , the term ‘ mixed fibres’ or the term ‘ unspecified textile composition’ may be used on the label .


### under the wto agreement on safeguards , a wto member proposing to apply a safeguard measure or seeking the extension of a safeguard measure should endeavour to maintain a substantially equivalent level of concessions and other obligations between it and the exporting members , which would be adversely affected by such a safeguard measure . similar rules apply in the context of other , including regional or bilateral international trade agreements concluded by the union . the union should take rebalancing measures by suspending concessions or other obligations in cases where the third country concerned implements no satisfactory adjustments . action by the union in such cases serves the purpose of inducing the introduction of trade - enhancing measures by third countries in order to restore a situation of reciprocal benefits . ### under the wto agreement on safeguards , a wto member proposing to apply a safeguard measure or seeking the extension of a safeguard measure should endeavour to maintain a substantially equivalent level of concessions and other obligations between it and the exporting members , which would be adversely affected by such a safeguard measure . similar rules apply in the context of other , including regional or bilateral international trade agreements concluded by the union . the union should take rebalancing measures by suspending concessions or other obligations in cases where the third country concerned implements no adequate and proportionate adjustments . action by the union in such cases serves the purpose of inducing the introduction of trade - enhancing measures by third countries in order to restore a situation of reciprocal benefits .


### responding to breaches by third countries of international trade rules which affect the interests of the union , with a view to seeking a satisfactory solution . ### responding to breaches by third countries of international trade rules which affect the interests of the union , with a view to seeking a satisfactory solution that will provide relief to the affected economic operators of the union .


### where action is necessary to safeguard the interests of the union in the cases referred to in article 3 , the commission shall adopt an implementing act determining the appropriate commercial policy measures . such implementing act shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 8 . ### where action is necessary to safeguard the interests of the union in the cases referred to in article 3 , the commission shall adopt an implementing act determining the appropriate commercial policy measures . such implementing act shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in article 8 .


### availability of alternative sources of supply for the products concerned , in order to avoid or minimise any negative impact on downstream industries or final consumers within the union ; ### availability of alternative sources of supply for the products or services concerned , in order to avoid or minimise any negative impact on downstream industries or final consumers within the union ;


### where , subsequently to the adoption of an implementing act pursuant to article 4 , the third country concerned accords satisfactory compensation to the union in the cases referred to in article 3 and , the commission may suspend the application of that implementing act for the duration of the compensation period . the suspension shall be decided in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 8 . ### where , subsequently to the adoption of an implementing act pursuant to article 4 , the third country concerned accords adequate and proportionate compensation to the union in the cases referred to in article 3 and , the commission may suspend the application of that implementing act for the duration of the compensation period . the suspension shall be decided in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in article 8 .


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


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


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


### in order to ensure the appropriate apportionment of maritime space among relevant uses and the coordinated management of coastal zones , a framework should be put in place that consists at least in the establishment and implementation by member states of maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies . ### in order to ensure that relevant activities can be pursued at the same time and in the same maritime space and to guarantee the coordinated management of coastal zones , a framework should be put in place that consists at least in the establishment and implementation by member states of maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies .


### the geographical scope of marine waters and coastal zones overlaps in the coastal and territorial waters of member states . the tools of maritime spatial planning and integrated coastal management are complementary , as they respectively focus on mapping existing and potential human activities for the purpose of preparing maritime spatial plans in marine waters and on the identification of measures for integrated management of these human activities in coastal zones . the joint coherent application of maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies will improve the land - sea interface planning and management . ### the geographical scope of marine waters and coastal zones overlaps in the coastal and territorial waters of member states . the tools of maritime spatial planning and integrated coastal management are complementary , as they respectively focus on mapping existing and potential human activities for the purpose of preparing maritime spatial plans in marine waters and on the identification of measures for integrated management of these human activities in coastal zones . the joint coherent application of maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies will improve the land - sea interface planning and management , and contribute to rationalising the exploitation and protection of the sea .


### the geographical scope of marine waters and coastal zones overlaps in the coastal and territorial waters of member states . the tools of maritime spatial planning and integrated coastal management are complementary , as they respectively focus on mapping existing and potential human activities for the purpose of preparing maritime spatial plans in marine waters and on the identification of measures for integrated management of these human activities in coastal zones . the joint coherent application of maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies will improve the land - sea interface planning and management . ### the geographical scope of marine waters and coastal zones overlaps in the coastal and territorial waters of member states . the tools of maritime spatial planning and integrated coastal management are complementary , as they respectively focus on mapping existing and potential human activities for the purpose of preparing strategic maritime spatial plans in marine waters and on the identification of measures for integrated management of these human activities in coastal zones . the joint coherent application of strategic maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies will improve the land - sea interface planning and management .


### in marine waters and coastal zones , ecosystems and marine and coastal resources are subject to significant pressures . human activities , but also climate change effects , natural hazards and shoreline dynamics such as erosion and accretion , can have severe impacts on coastal economic development and growth , as well as coastal and marine ecosystems , leading to deterioration of environmental status , loss of biodiversity and degradation of ecosystem services . due regard should be given to these various pressures in the establishment of maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies . moreover , healthy coastal and marine ecosystems and their multiple services , if integrated in planning decisions , can deliver substantial benefits in terms of food production , recreation and tourism , climate change mitigation and adaptation , shoreline dynamics control and disaster prevention . ### in marine waters and coastal zones , ecosystems and marine and coastal resources are subject to significant pressures . human activities , but also climate change effects , natural hazards and shoreline dynamics such as erosion and accretion , can have severe impacts on coastal economic development and growth , as well as coastal and marine ecosystems , leading to deterioration of environmental and economic status , loss of biodiversity and degradation of ecosystem services . due regard should be given to these various pressures in the establishment of maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies . moreover , healthy coastal and marine ecosystems and their multiple services , if integrated in planning decisions , can deliver substantial benefits in terms of food production , recreation and tourism , climate change mitigation and adaptation , shoreline dynamics control and disaster prevention .


### maritime spatial planning and integrated coastal management should apply the ecosystem - based approach as referred to in article 1 of directive 2008 / 56 / ec so as to ensure that the collective pressure of all activities is kept within levels compatible with the achievement of good environmental status and that the capacity of marine ecosystems to respond to human - induced changes is not compromised , while enabling the sustainable use of marine goods and services by present and future generations . ### maritime spatial planning and integrated coastal management should apply the approach referred to in article 1 of directive 2008 / 56 / ec , which is based on ecosystems , and on eco - social systems , as defined in article 3 of this directive , so as to ensure that the collective pressure of all activities is kept within levels compatible with the achievement of good environmental status and that the capacity of marine ecosystems to respond to human - induced changes is not compromised , while enabling the sustainable use of marine goods and services by present and future generations .


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


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


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


### through maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies member states can reduce administrative burden and costs in support of their action to implement other relevant union legislation . the timelines for maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies should therefore be coherent with the timetables set out in other relevant legislation , especially : directive 2009 / 28 / ec , which requires that member state shall ensure that the share of energy from renewable sources in gross final consumption of energy in 2020 is at least 20 % and which identifies coordination of authorisation , certification and planning procedures , including spatial planning as an important contribution to achievement of the eu’s renewable energy targets ; directive 2008 / 56 / ec and annex a to decision 2010 / 477 / eu , which requires that member states shall take the necessary measures to achieve or maintain good environmental status in the marine environment by 2020 and which identify maritime spatial planning as a tool to support the ecosystem - based approach to the management of human activities in order to achieve good environmental status ; decision 884 / 2004 / ec of the european parliament and of the council amending decision no 1692 / 96 / ec on community guidelines for the development of the trans - european transport network which requires that the trans - european transport network shall be established by 2020 by integrating europe ' s land , sea and air transport infrastructure networks . ### through maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies member states can reduce administrative burden and costs in support of their action to implement other relevant union legislation . the timelines for maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies should therefore be as coherent as possible with the timetables set out in other relevant legislation , especially : directive 2009 / 28 / ec , which requires that member state shall ensure that the share of energy from renewable sources in gross final consumption of energy in 2020 is at least 20 % and which identifies coordination of authorisation , certification and planning procedures , including spatial planning as an important contribution to achievement of the eu’s renewable energy targets ; directive 2008 / 56 / ec and annex a to decision 2010 / 477 / eu , which requires that member states shall take the necessary measures to achieve or maintain good environmental status in the marine environment by 2020 and which identify maritime spatial planning as a tool to support the ecosystem - based approach to the management of human activities in order to achieve good environmental status ; decision 884 / 2004 / ec of the european parliament and of the council amending decision no 1692 / 96 / ec on community guidelines for the development of the trans - european transport network which requires that the trans - european transport network shall be established by 2020 by integrating europe ' s land , sea and air transport infrastructure networks .


### in order to ensure the uniform implementation of this directive , in particular regarding data management and operational steps for the establishment , implementation and reporting of maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies , including technical formats for data sharing , implementing powers should be conferred on the commission . those powers should be exercised in accordance with regulation 182 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council of 16 february 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by the member states of the commission’s exercise of implementing powers . ### for the purposes of drawing up the reports referred to in article 15 of this directive , implementing powers should be conferred on the commission . those powers should be exercised in accordance with regulation 182 / 2011 of the european parliament and of the council of 16 february 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by the member states of the commission’s exercise of implementing powers .


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


### within the integrated maritime policy of the union , this framework provides for the establishment and implementation by member states of maritime spatial plans and of integrated coastal management strategies with the aim of meeting the objectives specified in article 5 . ### within the integrated maritime policy of the union , this directive provides for the establishment and implementation by member states of maritime spatial plans and of integrated coastal management strategies with the aim of meeting the objectives specified in article 5 .


### the provisions of this directive shall be without prejudice to member states’ competences for town and country planning . ### the provisions of this directive shall be without prejudice to member states’ competences for town and country planning and to the provisions of directive 2000 / 60 / ec of the european parliament and of the council of 23 october 2000 establishing a framework for community action in the field of water policy .


### ‘ marine region or sub - region’ means the marine regions and sub - regions referred to in article 4 of directive 2008 / 56 / ec . ### ‘ marine region or sub - region’ means the regions referred to in article 4 of directive 2008 / 56 / ec and sub - regions , which are appropriate sub - divisions thereof , on the basis of which member states may make their planning arrangements in accordance with the institutional and governance levels in place .


### ‘ good environmental status’ means the environmental status referred to in article 3 of directive 2008 / 56 / ec . ### ‘ good environmental status’ means the environmental status referred to in article 3 of directive 2008 / 56 / ec , provided that the area affected by the human activities which may have some of the properties set out in article 3 of the aforementioned directive comprises both sea and land .


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


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


### be mutually coordinated , provided they are not integrated ; ### be mutually coordinated , provided they are not integrated , thereby ensuring the participation of interest groups and individuals in accordance with article 9 ;


### ensure effective trans - boundary cooperation between member states , and between national authorities and stakeholders of the relevant sector policies ; ### ensure effective trans - boundary cooperation between member states , and between the relevant authorities , including individuals and stakeholders of the relevant sector policies , in accordance with article 12 ;


### ensure effective trans - boundary cooperation between member states , and between national authorities and stakeholders of the relevant sector policies ; ### cite the structures and networks which need to be created or optimised in order to guarantee effective trans - boundary cooperation between member states , and between national authorities and stakeholders of the relevant sector policies ;


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


### maritime spatial plans shall contain at least a mapping of marine waters which identifies the actual and potential spatial and temporal distribution of all relevant maritime activities in order to achieve the objectives as set out in article 5 . ### in order to achieve the objectives as set out in article 5 , maritime spatial plans shall contain at least a mapping of marine waters which identifies the actual and potential spatial and temporal distribution of all relevant maritime activities , while integrated coastal management strategies shall contain at least , an inventory of existing measures applied in coastal zones and an analysis of the need for additional actions . the strategies shall provide for integrated and cross - sectoral policy implementation and take account of interactions between terrestrial and maritime activities . &#171 ;


### maritime spatial plans shall contain at least a mapping of marine waters which identifies the actual and potential spatial and temporal distribution of all relevant maritime activities in order to achieve the objectives as set out in article 5 . ### maritime spatial plans shall contain at least a mapping of marine waters and the land - sea interface which identifies the actual and potential spatial and temporal distribution of all relevant maritime activities in order to achieve the objectives as set out in article 5 .


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


### member states shall establish means for the public participation of all interested parties at an early stage in the development of maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies . ### member states shall establish means for consulting all interested parties at all stages of the procedure for the development of maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies .


### public participation shall ensure that the relevant stakeholders and authorities and the public concerned are consulted on the draft plans and strategies and have access to the results once available . ### public participation shall ensure that the relevant stakeholders and authorities and the interest groups and members of the public concerned are involved in the drafting and implementation of the draft plans and strategies and have access to the results once available .


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


### the maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies referred to in article 4 shall be established within a period of 36 months after the entry into force of this directive . ### the maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies referred to in article 4 shall be established within a period of 36 months after the entry into force of the legislative , regulatory and administrative provisions needed to comply with this directive .


### in the absence of horizontal community legislation , the rights of third - country nationals vary , depending on the member state in which they work and on their nationality . they do not have the same rights as nationals of the member state , or other eu citizens . with a view to pursue a further development of a coherent immigration policy , to lower the rights gap between eu citizens and third - country nationals legally working and complementing the existing immigration acquis a set of rights should be laid down in particular in the form of specifying the policy fields where equal treatment with own nationals is provided for third - country workers legally admitted in a member states but not yet long term residents . such provisions are intended to establish a level playing field within the eu , to recognize that such third - country nationals legally working in a member states contribute to the european economy through their work and tax payments and to serve as a safeguard to reduce unfair competition between own nationals and third - country nationals resulting from possible exploitation of the latter . ### ) in the absence of horizontal community legislation , the rights of third - country nationals vary , depending on the member state in which they work and on their nationality . they do not have the same rights as nationals of the member state , or other eu citizens . with a view to pursue a further development of a coherent immigration policy , to lower the rights gap between eu citizens and third - country nationals legally working and complementing the existing immigration acquis a set of rights should be laid down in particular in the form of specifying the policy fields where equal treatment with own nationals is provided for third - country workers legally admitted in a member states but not yet long term residents . such provisions are intended to establish a level playing field within the eu , to recognize that such third - country nationals legally working in a member states contribute to the legal labour market and to the european economy through their work and tax payments and to serve as a safeguard to reduce unfair competition between own nationals and third - country nationals resulting from possible exploitation of the latter .


### in the absence of horizontal community legislation , the rights of third - country nationals vary , depending on the member state in which they work and on their nationality . they do not have the same rights as nationals of the member state , or other eu citizens . with a view to pursue a further development of a coherent immigration policy , to lower the rights gap between eu citizens and third - country nationals legally working and complementing the existing immigration acquis a set of rights should be laid down in particular in the form of specifying the policy fields where equal treatment with own nationals is provided for third - country workers legally admitted in a member states but not yet long term residents . such provisions are intended to establish a level playing field within the eu , to recognize that such third - country nationals legally working in a member states contribute to the european economy through their work and tax payments and to serve as a safeguard to reduce unfair competition between own nationals and third - country nationals resulting from possible exploitation of the latter . ### in the absence of horizontal eu legislation , the rights of third - country nationals vary , depending on the member state in which they work and on their nationality . they do not have the same rights as nationals of the member state , or other eu citizens . with a view to pursuing further development of a coherent immigration policy , narrowing the rights gap between eu citizens and third - country nationals legally working and complementing the existing immigration acquis a set of socio - economic and labour - law rights should be laid down in particular in the form of specifying the policy fields where equal treatment with own nationals is provided for third - country workers legally admitted in a member state but not yet long - term residents . such provisions are intended to introduce a minimum level of fairness within the eu , to recognise that such third - country nationals legally working in member states contribute to the european economy through their work and tax payments and to serve as a safeguard to reduce unfair competition between own nationals and third - country nationals resulting from possible exploitation of the latter .


### third - country nationals who work in the territory of a member state should enjoy equal treatment as regards social security . branches of social security are defined in the council regulation no 1408 / 71 of 14 june 1971 on the application of social security schemes to employed persons , to self - employed persons and to members of their families moving within the community . council regulation no 859 / 2003 of 14 may 2003 extending the provisions of regulation no 1408 / 71 and regulation no 574 / 72 to nationals of third countries who are not already covered by those provisions solely on the ground of their nationality extends the provisions of regulation no 1408 / 71 to third country nationals who are legally residing in the european union and who are in a cross - border situation . the provisions on equal treatment concerning social security in this directive also apply to persons coming to a member state directly from a third country . nevertheless , this directive should not confer more rights than those already provided in existing community legislation in the field of social security for third - country nationals who have cross - border elements between member states . ### third - country nationals who work in the territory of a member state should enjoy equal treatment as regards social security . branches of social security are defined in regulation no 883 / 2004 of the european parliament and of the council of 29 april 2004 on the coordination of social security systems . council regulation no 859 / 2003 of 14 may 2003 extending the provisions of regulation no 1408 / 71 and regulation no 574 / 72 to nationals of third countries who are not already covered by those provisions solely on the ground of their nationality extends the provisions of regulation no 1408 / 71 to third country nationals who are legally residing in the european union and who are in a situation subject to the law of more than one member state . the provisions on equal treatment concerning social security in this proposal also apply directly to persons entering a member state directly from a third country , provided that they reside legally in that member state and that they meet the conditions of eligibility for the social security benefits in question that are laid down under national law . nevertheless , this directive should not confer more rights than those currently conferred in existing community legislation in the field of social security for third - country nationals who have cross - border elements between member states . nor should it confer rights in respect of situations that do not fall within the scope of eu legislation , as , for example , in the case of family members resident in a third country .


### ' third - country worker ' means any third - country national who has been admitted to the territory of a member state and is allowed to work legally in that member state ; ### ' third - country worker ' means , without prejudice to the interpretation of the concept of employment relationship in other union legislation , any third - country national who has been admitted to the territory of a member state , is legally resident and is allowed to work under national law or in accordance with national practice in that member state ;


### the unprecedented global financial crisis and economic downturn have seriously damaged economic growth and financial stability and provoked a strong deterioration in financial and economic conditions in several member states . ### the unprecedented global financial crisis and economic downturn have seriously damaged economic growth and financial stability and provoked a strong deterioration in financial , economic and social conditions in several member states .


### by council implementing decisions 2011 / 77 / eu and 2011 / 344 / eu ireland and portugal were granted such financial assistance . ### by council implementing decisions 2011 / 77 / eu of 7 december 2010 and 2011 / 344 / eu of 30 may 2011 ireland and portugal were granted such financial assistance .


### by council decisions 2009 / 102 / ec , 2009 / 290 / ec and 2009 / 459 / ec hungary , latvia and romania respectively were granted such financial assistance . ### by council decisions 2009 / 102 / ec of 4 november 2008 , 2009 / 290 / ec of 20 january 2009 and 2009 / 459 / ec of 6 may 2009 hungary , latvia and romania respectively were granted such financial assistance .