# Official Journal L 329/2015

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| English edition | Legislation | Volume 5815 December 2015 |

ISSN 1977-0677

Official Journal

of the European Union

L 329

English edition

Legislation

Volume 5815 December 2015

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| Contents | | II   Non-legislative acts | page |
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| | | REGULATIONS |
| | * | Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/2333 of 14 December 2015 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) No 809/2014 laying down rules for the application of Regulation (EU) No 1306/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to the integrated administration and control system, rural development measures and cross compliance | 1 |
| | * | Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/2334 of 14 December 2015 opening private storage for pigmeat and fixing in advance the amount of aid | 10 |
| | | Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/2335 of 14 December 2015 establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables | 14 |
| | | DECISIONS |
| | * | Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/2336 of 14 December 2015 amending Decision 2010/279/CFSP on the European Union Police Mission in Afghanistan (EUPOL AFGHANISTAN) | 16 |
| | * | Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2015/2337 of 11 December 2015 determining quantitative limits and allocating quotas for substances controlled under Regulation (EC) No 1005/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on substances that deplete the ozone layer, for the period 1 January to 31 December 2016
  (notified under document C(2015) 8853) | 17 |

Contents

II   Non-legislative acts

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REGULATIONS

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Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/2333 of 14 December 2015 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) No 809/2014 laying down rules for the application of Regulation (EU) No 1306/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to the integrated administration and control system, rural development measures and cross compliance

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Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/2334 of 14 December 2015 opening private storage for pigmeat and fixing in advance the amount of aid

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Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/2335 of 14 December 2015 establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables

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DECISIONS

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Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/2336 of 14 December 2015 amending Decision 2010/279/CFSP on the European Union Police Mission in Afghanistan (EUPOL AFGHANISTAN)

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Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2015/2337 of 11 December 2015 determining quantitative limits and allocating quotas for substances controlled under Regulation (EC) No 1005/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on substances that deplete the ozone layer, for the period 1 January to 31 December 2016
  (notified under document C(2015) 8853)

(notified under document C(2015) 8853)

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| EN | Acts whose titles are printed in light type are those relating to day-to-day management of agricultural matters, and are generally valid for a limited period.
  The titles of all other Acts are printed in bold type and preceded by an asterisk. |
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Acts whose titles are printed in light type are those relating to day-to-day management of agricultural matters, and are generally valid for a limited period.

The titles of all other Acts are printed in bold type and preceded by an asterisk.

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II Non-legislative acts

REGULATIONS

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15.12.2015

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Official Journal of the European Union

L 329/1

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COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2015/2333

of 14 December 2015

amending Implementing Regulation (EU) No 809/2014 laying down rules for the application of Regulation (EU) No 1306/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to the integrated administration and control system, rural development measures and cross compliance

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1306/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 on the financing, management and monitoring of the common agricultural policy and repealing Council Regulations (EEC) No 352/78, (EC) No 165/94, (EC) No 2799/98, (EC) No 814/2000, (EC) No 1290/2005 and (EC) No 485/2008 (1), and in particular Articles 58(4), 62(2)(a) to (d), (g) and (h) and Article 78(a) to (d) and (f) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Article 10 of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 809/2014 (2) sets out rules for the granting of advances for direct payments where financial discipline referred to in Article 8 of Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council (3) applies in respect of the relevant claim year. In order to ensure the uniform application of those rules in all Member States, it is appropriate to clarify that financial discipline should not be taken into account for the calculation of advances for direct payments, given that the final adjustment rate to be set by 1 December may not yet be known at the moment of paying advances. |
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(1)

Article 10 of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 809/2014 (2) sets out rules for the granting of advances for direct payments where financial discipline referred to in Article 8 of Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council (3) applies in respect of the relevant claim year. In order to ensure the uniform application of those rules in all Member States, it is appropriate to clarify that financial discipline should not be taken into account for the calculation of advances for direct payments, given that the final adjustment rate to be set by 1 December may not yet be known at the moment of paying advances.

| (2) | In order to enhance the correctness of the aid application or payment claim, it should be explicitly stated that Member States are able to introduce, on a voluntary basis, a system of ‘preliminary checks’ that will inform beneficiaries about potential non-compliances and will allow them to change their aid applications and payments claim in time in order to avoid reductions and administrative penalties. Full administrative checks will still have to be carried out before payment is made. In order to avoid a different treatment between farmers of the same Member State, such system should be applied at the Member State level, not at holding level. Since that system is based on the existence of the geo-spatial aid application, it can only be applied once such a system is fully in place in the Member State concerned. As the responsibility of submitting a correct aid application or payment claim remains with the beneficiary, any results of ‘preliminary checks’ should be without prejudice to the subsequent results of the administrative cross-checks. Such system can be applied at regional level provided that the pre-established form and corresponding graphic material referred to in Article 72(3) of Regulation (EU) No 1306/2013 provided through a GIS-based interface, enabling the processing of the spatial and alphanumerical data of the areas declared, are set up at regional level. |
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(2)

In order to enhance the correctness of the aid application or payment claim, it should be explicitly stated that Member States are able to introduce, on a voluntary basis, a system of ‘preliminary checks’ that will inform beneficiaries about potential non-compliances and will allow them to change their aid applications and payments claim in time in order to avoid reductions and administrative penalties. Full administrative checks will still have to be carried out before payment is made. In order to avoid a different treatment between farmers of the same Member State, such system should be applied at the Member State level, not at holding level. Since that system is based on the existence of the geo-spatial aid application, it can only be applied once such a system is fully in place in the Member State concerned. As the responsibility of submitting a correct aid application or payment claim remains with the beneficiary, any results of ‘preliminary checks’ should be without prejudice to the subsequent results of the administrative cross-checks. Such system can be applied at regional level provided that the pre-established form and corresponding graphic material referred to in Article 72(3) of Regulation (EU) No 1306/2013 provided through a GIS-based interface, enabling the processing of the spatial and alphanumerical data of the areas declared, are set up at regional level.

| (3) | The possibility that a group of farmers applying for support under some of the rural development measures is treated as the beneficiary (hereinafter referred to as ‘collective’) is relevant especially for agro-environment-climate measures as referred to in Article 28 of Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council (4) implemented at the level of habitat, such as biodiversity and nature conservation measures. A legal framework should therefore be provided for the management and control of such collectives. In order to give further flexibility to those beneficiaries to facilitate a result-oriented approach, Member States should also be given the possibility to combine this system with a system of real-time notification of commitments, where the beneficiaries would notify commitments planned no later than 14 days before they are actually carried out. Tailor-made checks should complete the mechanism. |
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(3)

The possibility that a group of farmers applying for support under some of the rural development measures is treated as the beneficiary (hereinafter referred to as ‘collective’) is relevant especially for agro-environment-climate measures as referred to in Article 28 of Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council (4) implemented at the level of habitat, such as biodiversity and nature conservation measures. A legal framework should therefore be provided for the management and control of such collectives. In order to give further flexibility to those beneficiaries to facilitate a result-oriented approach, Member States should also be given the possibility to combine this system with a system of real-time notification of commitments, where the beneficiaries would notify commitments planned no later than 14 days before they are actually carried out. Tailor-made checks should complete the mechanism.

| (4) | As regards the fulfilment of the greening obligations, beneficiaries need to declare the use of agricultural parcels at the latest by the final date for submission of the single application or aid application as referred to in Article 13 of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 809/2014. However, during growing season the beneficiary might need to adapt the cultivation plan as regards the crop or its location. Therefore, beneficiaries should be given the possibility to modify, in duly justified circumstances, and for the purpose of the greening only, their declaration with respect to the agricultural parcels declared. This possibility should be applicable provided that it does not have an effect on the status of compliance with the greening obligations with respect to the initial declaration. |
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(4)

As regards the fulfilment of the greening obligations, beneficiaries need to declare the use of agricultural parcels at the latest by the final date for submission of the single application or aid application as referred to in Article 13 of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 809/2014. However, during growing season the beneficiary might need to adapt the cultivation plan as regards the crop or its location. Therefore, beneficiaries should be given the possibility to modify, in duly justified circumstances, and for the purpose of the greening only, their declaration with respect to the agricultural parcels declared. This possibility should be applicable provided that it does not have an effect on the status of compliance with the greening obligations with respect to the initial declaration.

| (5) | The on-the-spot control sample of beneficiaries who are exempted from the greening requirements is currently not selected according to the sampling methodology via the cascade mechanism as set out in Article 34 of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 809/2014. As a consequence, it is not counted against the sample of beneficiaries applying for the basic payment scheme or the single area payment scheme, contrary to the sample of beneficiaries who are subject to the greening requirements. In order to increase the efficiency of the sample selection and to lower the number of beneficiaries to be checked on-the-spot, this sample should be selected according to the same sampling methodology. |
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(5)

The on-the-spot control sample of beneficiaries who are exempted from the greening requirements is currently not selected according to the sampling methodology via the cascade mechanism as set out in Article 34 of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 809/2014. As a consequence, it is not counted against the sample of beneficiaries applying for the basic payment scheme or the single area payment scheme, contrary to the sample of beneficiaries who are subject to the greening requirements. In order to increase the efficiency of the sample selection and to lower the number of beneficiaries to be checked on-the-spot, this sample should be selected according to the same sampling methodology.

| (6) | The on-the-spot control sample for animal-aid schemes is currently not selected according to the sampling methodology via the cascade mechanism as set out in Article 34 of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 809/2014. In order to further increase the efficiency of the sample selection and to minimise the number of beneficiaries to be checked on-the-spot, it should be provided that this sample can be selected according to the same sampling methodology. |
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(6)

The on-the-spot control sample for animal-aid schemes is currently not selected according to the sampling methodology via the cascade mechanism as set out in Article 34 of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 809/2014. In order to further increase the efficiency of the sample selection and to minimise the number of beneficiaries to be checked on-the-spot, it should be provided that this sample can be selected according to the same sampling methodology.

| (7) | In order to reduce the administrative burden and to increase the efficiency of the selection of samples for on-the-spot checks, it is appropriate to provide for the explicit possibility for Member States to combine the sample selection for on-the-spot checks under the direct payment schemes and some rural development support measures covered by the integrated administration and control system (‘integrated system’). As the direct payments and rural development populations do not fully match one to one, Member States need to ensure the representativeness of the resulting samples. |
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(7)

In order to reduce the administrative burden and to increase the efficiency of the selection of samples for on-the-spot checks, it is appropriate to provide for the explicit possibility for Member States to combine the sample selection for on-the-spot checks under the direct payment schemes and some rural development support measures covered by the integrated administration and control system (‘integrated system’). As the direct payments and rural development populations do not fully match one to one, Member States need to ensure the representativeness of the resulting samples.

| (8) | The current rules on the selection of the control sample for the purpose of on-the-spot checks within the integrated system do not include a provision on the type of sampling selection which should apply to the additional beneficiaries to be selected where the ecological focus areas are not identified in the identification system for agricultural parcels. It is appropriate to provide for that this additional sample is to be selected on the basis of a risk analysis. |
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(8)

The current rules on the selection of the control sample for the purpose of on-the-spot checks within the integrated system do not include a provision on the type of sampling selection which should apply to the additional beneficiaries to be selected where the ecological focus areas are not identified in the identification system for agricultural parcels. It is appropriate to provide for that this additional sample is to be selected on the basis of a risk analysis.

| (9) | When applying the current provisions on the reduction of the control rate for the purpose of on-the-spot checks within the integrated system in respect of claim years 2015 and 2016, only those Member States which have implemented a voluntary system for the certification of the error rate by their certification body in the last years can actually benefit from a possible reduction of the control rate. For all other Member States, the first opportunity to reduce the control rate starts only as from claim year 2017. For that reason, it is appropriate to open the possibility to reduce the control rates for certain direct payments to other Member States that in respect of claim year 2016 certify their error rates in accordance with the new methodology drawn up at Union level taking account of Article 7(4) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 908/2014 (5) from financial year 2015. |
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(9)

When applying the current provisions on the reduction of the control rate for the purpose of on-the-spot checks within the integrated system in respect of claim years 2015 and 2016, only those Member States which have implemented a voluntary system for the certification of the error rate by their certification body in the last years can actually benefit from a possible reduction of the control rate. For all other Member States, the first opportunity to reduce the control rate starts only as from claim year 2017. For that reason, it is appropriate to open the possibility to reduce the control rates for certain direct payments to other Member States that in respect of claim year 2016 certify their error rates in accordance with the new methodology drawn up at Union level taking account of Article 7(4) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 908/2014 (5) from financial year 2015.

| (10) | Article 42 of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 809/2014 sets out rules as regards the on-the-spot checks of livestock aid applications and payment claims under animal-related support measures that are to be carried out during the retention period for animals. Those rules aim at ensuring that the respect of the retention period obligation can be checked adequately. However, it is appropriate to give Member States the possibility to decide that on-the-spot checks are to be spread where the retention period starts before an aid application or payment claim is submitted or where it cannot be fixed in advance. |
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(10)

Article 42 of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 809/2014 sets out rules as regards the on-the-spot checks of livestock aid applications and payment claims under animal-related support measures that are to be carried out during the retention period for animals. Those rules aim at ensuring that the respect of the retention period obligation can be checked adequately. However, it is appropriate to give Member States the possibility to decide that on-the-spot checks are to be spread where the retention period starts before an aid application or payment claim is submitted or where it cannot be fixed in advance.

| (11) | Implementing Regulation (EU) No 809/2014 should therefore be amended accordingly. |
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(11)

Implementing Regulation (EU) No 809/2014 should therefore be amended accordingly.

| (12) | The amendments made by this Regulation should apply to aid applications, applications for support or payment claims relating to claim years or premium periods starting as from 1 January 2016. However, taking into account the fact that beneficiaries might need to adapt the cultivation plan as regards the crop or its location in claim year 2015, the provision allowing Member States to authorise the beneficiary to modify the content of the single application as regards the use of the agricultural parcels should apply from 1 January 2015. In addition, taking into account the difficulties encountered in claim year 2015 by the Member States having set up such a retention period, the provision allowing to spread on-the-spot checks where the retention period starts before an aid application or payment claim is submitted or where it cannot be fixed in advance should also apply from 1 January 2015. |
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(12)

The amendments made by this Regulation should apply to aid applications, applications for support or payment claims relating to claim years or premium periods starting as from 1 January 2016. However, taking into account the fact that beneficiaries might need to adapt the cultivation plan as regards the crop or its location in claim year 2015, the provision allowing Member States to authorise the beneficiary to modify the content of the single application as regards the use of the agricultural parcels should apply from 1 January 2015. In addition, taking into account the difficulties encountered in claim year 2015 by the Member States having set up such a retention period, the provision allowing to spread on-the-spot checks where the retention period starts before an aid application or payment claim is submitted or where it cannot be fixed in advance should also apply from 1 January 2015.

| (13) | The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee for Direct Payments and the Rural Development Committee, |
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(13)

The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee for Direct Payments and the Rural Development Committee,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Amendment of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 809/2014

Implementing Regulation (EU) No 809/2014 is amended as follows:

| (1) | Article 10 is replaced by the following:

  ‘Article 10
  Advances for direct payments
  Where a Member State pays advances for direct payments in accordance with Article 75 of Regulation (EU) No 1306/2013, the adjustment rate for financial discipline referred to in Article 8 of Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013 shall not be taken into account for calculating those advance payments.
  The balance payment to be granted to beneficiaries as from 1 December shall take into account the adjustment rate for financial discipline applicable to the relevant claim year for the total amount of direct payments in relation to that year.’ |
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(1)

Article 10 is replaced by the following:

‘Article 10

Advances for direct payments

Where a Member State pays advances for direct payments in accordance with Article 75 of Regulation (EU) No 1306/2013, the adjustment rate for financial discipline referred to in Article 8 of Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013 shall not be taken into account for calculating those advance payments.

The balance payment to be granted to beneficiaries as from 1 December shall take into account the adjustment rate for financial discipline applicable to the relevant claim year for the total amount of direct payments in relation to that year.’

| (2) | In Article 11, the following paragraphs 4 and 5 are added:

  ‘4.   Where the integrated system provides for the pre-established form and the corresponding graphic material referred to in Article 72(3) of Regulation (EU) No 1306/2013 through a GIS-based interface, enabling the processing of the spatial and alphanumerical data of the areas declared (hereinafter referred to as “geo-spatial aid application form”), Member States may decide to introduce a system of preliminary cross-checks (hereinafter referred to as “preliminary checks”), which shall include at least the cross-checks referred to in points (a), (b) and (c) of the first subparagraph of Article 29(1) of this Regulation. The results shall be notified to the beneficiary within a period of 26 calendar days after the final date of submission of the single application, aid application or payment claims referred to in Article 13 of this Regulation. However, where this period of 26 calendar days expires before the final date for notification of amendments in accordance with Article 15(2) of this Regulation, the results shall be notified to the beneficiary at the latest the calendar day following the final date for notification of amendments of the year concerned.
  Member States may decide to carry-out such preliminary checks at regional level, provided that the system using the geo-spatial aid application form is set up at regional level.


  5.   Where the beneficiary is a group of persons applying for support for agri-environment-climate operations as referred to in Article 28 of Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013 (hereinafter referred to as “collective”), the Member State may decide to derogate from the requirement in Article 14 of this Regulation that the payment claim is to contain all information necessary to establish eligibility for the support and from the restriction in Article 13 of this Regulation that all relevant data for the proper administrative and financial management of the support is to be submitted by the final date of submission of the payment claim, by introducing a simplified annual payment claim (hereinafter referred to as “collective claim”) that shall be submitted by a collective.
  Articles 2, 3, 4, 9, 11, 13, 15 and 16, 17(1) and (3) to (9), and Articles, 21, 24, 25, 27, 28, 29, 35, 38, 39, 40, 42, 43 and 45 of this Regulation and Articles 4, 12 and 13 of Regulation (EU) No 640/2014 shall apply mutadis mutandis in respect of the particular requirements established in view of the collective claim.
  For collectives, Member States shall include a description of the administrative arrangements in the rural development programme.’ |
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(2)

In Article 11, the following paragraphs 4 and 5 are added:

‘4.   Where the integrated system provides for the pre-established form and the corresponding graphic material referred to in Article 72(3) of Regulation (EU) No 1306/2013 through a GIS-based interface, enabling the processing of the spatial and alphanumerical data of the areas declared (hereinafter referred to as “geo-spatial aid application form”), Member States may decide to introduce a system of preliminary cross-checks (hereinafter referred to as “preliminary checks”), which shall include at least the cross-checks referred to in points (a), (b) and (c) of the first subparagraph of Article 29(1) of this Regulation. The results shall be notified to the beneficiary within a period of 26 calendar days after the final date of submission of the single application, aid application or payment claims referred to in Article 13 of this Regulation. However, where this period of 26 calendar days expires before the final date for notification of amendments in accordance with Article 15(2) of this Regulation, the results shall be notified to the beneficiary at the latest the calendar day following the final date for notification of amendments of the year concerned.

Member States may decide to carry-out such preliminary checks at regional level, provided that the system using the geo-spatial aid application form is set up at regional level.

5.   Where the beneficiary is a group of persons applying for support for agri-environment-climate operations as referred to in Article 28 of Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013 (hereinafter referred to as “collective”), the Member State may decide to derogate from the requirement in Article 14 of this Regulation that the payment claim is to contain all information necessary to establish eligibility for the support and from the restriction in Article 13 of this Regulation that all relevant data for the proper administrative and financial management of the support is to be submitted by the final date of submission of the payment claim, by introducing a simplified annual payment claim (hereinafter referred to as “collective claim”) that shall be submitted by a collective.

Articles 2, 3, 4, 9, 11, 13, 15 and 16, 17(1) and (3) to (9), and Articles, 21, 24, 25, 27, 28, 29, 35, 38, 39, 40, 42, 43 and 45 of this Regulation and Articles 4, 12 and 13 of Regulation (EU) No 640/2014 shall apply mutadis mutandis in respect of the particular requirements established in view of the collective claim.

For collectives, Member States shall include a description of the administrative arrangements in the rural development programme.’

| (3) | In Article 14, the following paragraph 4 is added:

  ‘4.   For the purpose of the payment for agricultural practices beneficial for the climate and the environment in accordance with Chapter 3 of Title III of Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013, Member States may authorise the beneficiary to modify, in duly justified circumstances, the content of the single application as regards the use of the agricultural parcels, provided that this does not put the beneficiary in a more favourable position with regard to the fulfilment of the greening obligations based on the initial application. Member States may decide to set a final date for the notification of these modifications to the competent authority.
  Where the competent authority has already informed the beneficiary of any case of non-compliance in the single application or payment claim or where it has given notice to the beneficiary of its intention to carry out an on-the-spot check or where an on-the-spot check reveals any non-compliance, modifications in accordance with the first subparagraph shall not be authorised in respect of the agricultural parcels affected by the non-compliance.’ |
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(3)

In Article 14, the following paragraph 4 is added:

‘4.   For the purpose of the payment for agricultural practices beneficial for the climate and the environment in accordance with Chapter 3 of Title III of Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013, Member States may authorise the beneficiary to modify, in duly justified circumstances, the content of the single application as regards the use of the agricultural parcels, provided that this does not put the beneficiary in a more favourable position with regard to the fulfilment of the greening obligations based on the initial application. Member States may decide to set a final date for the notification of these modifications to the competent authority.

Where the competent authority has already informed the beneficiary of any case of non-compliance in the single application or payment claim or where it has given notice to the beneficiary of its intention to carry out an on-the-spot check or where an on-the-spot check reveals any non-compliance, modifications in accordance with the first subparagraph shall not be authorised in respect of the agricultural parcels affected by the non-compliance.’

| (4) | The following Article 14a is inserted:

  ‘Article 14a
  Collective claims

  1.   Where a Member State uses the option to introduce collective claims, Article 14 shall not apply in respect of such collective claims.


  2.   The collective shall submit one collective claim per year.


  3.   The collective claim shall contain all information necessary to establish eligibility for the support, with the exception of information in respect of the commitments covered by the agri-environment-climate operations as referred to in Article 28 of Regulation EU (No) 1305/2013. The collective claim shall contain in particular:






  (a) | the identity of the collective; |
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(4)

The following Article 14a is inserted:

‘Article 14a

Collective claims

1.   Where a Member State uses the option to introduce collective claims, Article 14 shall not apply in respect of such collective claims.

2.   The collective shall submit one collective claim per year.

3.   The collective claim shall contain all information necessary to establish eligibility for the support, with the exception of information in respect of the commitments covered by the agri-environment-climate operations as referred to in Article 28 of Regulation EU (No) 1305/2013. The collective claim shall contain in particular:

(a)

the identity of the collective;

| (b) | the unique identification of each participating member of the collective; |
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(b)

the unique identification of each participating member of the collective;

| (c) | a reference to the application for support submitted by the collective; |
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(c)

a reference to the application for support submitted by the collective;

| (d) | details of the agri-environment-climate operations concerned; |
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(d)

details of the agri-environment-climate operations concerned;

| (e) | particulars permitting the unambiguous identification of all agricultural parcels on the holding, their area expressed in hectares to two decimal places, their location and, where required, further specifications on the use of the agricultural parcels; |
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(e)

particulars permitting the unambiguous identification of all agricultural parcels on the holding, their area expressed in hectares to two decimal places, their location and, where required, further specifications on the use of the agricultural parcels;

| (f) | where applicable, particulars permitting the unambiguous identification of non-agricultural land for which support under rural development measures is being claimed; |
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(f)

where applicable, particulars permitting the unambiguous identification of non-agricultural land for which support under rural development measures is being claimed;

| (g) | where appropriate, any supporting documents needed to establish the eligibility for the measure concerned; |
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(g)

where appropriate, any supporting documents needed to establish the eligibility for the measure concerned;

| (h) | a statement by the collective stating that the participating members are aware of the conditions pertaining to the rural development measures in question and of the financial consequences in cases of non-compliances. |
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(h)

a statement by the collective stating that the participating members are aware of the conditions pertaining to the rural development measures in question and of the financial consequences in cases of non-compliances.

Where the application for support submitted by the collective contains the information referred to in points (b), (d) and (h) of the first subparagraph, that information may be substituted by a reference to that application for support.

4.   By way of derogation from the first subparagraph of paragraph 3, Member States may decide that the collective claim shall contain all details in respect of the commitments covered by the agri-environment-climate operations.

5.   The collective shall notify the competent authority of each commitment covered by the agri-environment-climate operations no later than 14 calendar days before the commitment is undertaken. Member States shall provide for appropriate procedures for this notification.

Where the details in respect of the commitments covered by the agri-environment-climate operations are contained in the collective claim in accordance with paragraph 4, the commitments do not need to be notified in accordance with the first subparagraph of this paragraph, unless a change in type, timing or location of the commitment occurs.’

| (5) | Article 15 is amended as follows:






  (a) | the title is replaced by the following:
  ‘Article 15
  Amendments to the single application or payment claim and modifications following the preliminary checks’; |
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(5)

Article 15 is amended as follows:

(a)

the title is replaced by the following:

‘Article 15

Amendments to the single application or payment claim and modifications following the preliminary checks’;

| (b) | the following paragraph 1a is inserted:

  ‘1a.   Where a beneficiary has been notified of the results of the preliminary checks as referred to in Article 11(4), that beneficiary may modify the single application or payment claim in order to include all necessary corrections with respect to individual parcels in accordance with the results of those cross-checks where they indicated a potential non-compliance.’; |
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(b)

the following paragraph 1a is inserted:

‘1a.   Where a beneficiary has been notified of the results of the preliminary checks as referred to in Article 11(4), that beneficiary may modify the single application or payment claim in order to include all necessary corrections with respect to individual parcels in accordance with the results of those cross-checks where they indicated a potential non-compliance.’;

| (c) | paragraph 2 is replaced by the following:

  ‘2.   Amendments made in accordance with paragraph 1 shall be notified to the competent authority by 31 May of the year concerned, except in the case of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Finland and Sweden, where they shall be notified by 15 June of the year concerned.
  Such notifications shall be made in writing or via the geo-spatial aid application form.
  By way of derogation from the first subparagraph, Member States may set an earlier final date for the notification of such amendments. That date shall however not be earlier than 15 calendar days after the final date for submitting the single application or payment claim fixed in accordance with Article 13(1).’; |
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(c)

paragraph 2 is replaced by the following:

‘2.   Amendments made in accordance with paragraph 1 shall be notified to the competent authority by 31 May of the year concerned, except in the case of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Finland and Sweden, where they shall be notified by 15 June of the year concerned.

Such notifications shall be made in writing or via the geo-spatial aid application form.

By way of derogation from the first subparagraph, Member States may set an earlier final date for the notification of such amendments. That date shall however not be earlier than 15 calendar days after the final date for submitting the single application or payment claim fixed in accordance with Article 13(1).’;

| (d) | the following paragraph 2a is inserted:

  ‘2a.   Modifications following the preliminary checks made in accordance with paragraph 1a shall be notified to the competent authority at the latest 35 calendar days after the final date of submission of the single application, aid application or payment claims referred to in Article 13. However, where this period of 35 calendar days expires before the final date for notification of amendments in accordance with paragraph 2 of this Article, the modifications shall be notified to the competent authority at the latest 10 calendar days after the final date for notification of amendments of the year concerned.
  Such notifications shall be made in writing or via the geo-spatial aid application form.’ |
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(d)

the following paragraph 2a is inserted:

‘2a.   Modifications following the preliminary checks made in accordance with paragraph 1a shall be notified to the competent authority at the latest 35 calendar days after the final date of submission of the single application, aid application or payment claims referred to in Article 13. However, where this period of 35 calendar days expires before the final date for notification of amendments in accordance with paragraph 2 of this Article, the modifications shall be notified to the competent authority at the latest 10 calendar days after the final date for notification of amendments of the year concerned.

Such notifications shall be made in writing or via the geo-spatial aid application form.’

| (6) | In Article 17, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following:

  ‘1.   For the purpose of the identification of all agricultural parcels on the holding and/or non-agricultural land as referred to in Article 14(1)(d) and (e), the competent authority shall provide the beneficiary with the geo-spatial aid application form.’ |
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(6)

In Article 17, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following:

‘1.   For the purpose of the identification of all agricultural parcels on the holding and/or non-agricultural land as referred to in Article 14(1)(d) and (e), the competent authority shall provide the beneficiary with the geo-spatial aid application form.’

| (7) | In Article 25, the second subparagraph is replaced by the following:
  ‘However, for on-the-spot checks concerning livestock aid applications or payment claims under animal-related support measures or commitments notified in accordance with Article 14a(5), the announcement shall not exceed 48 hours, except in duly justified cases. Furthermore, where the legislation applicable to the acts and standards relevant to cross-compliance requires the on-the-spot check to be unannounced, those rules shall also apply in the case of on-the-spot checks related to cross-compliance.’ |
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(7)

In Article 25, the second subparagraph is replaced by the following:

‘However, for on-the-spot checks concerning livestock aid applications or payment claims under animal-related support measures or commitments notified in accordance with Article 14a(5), the announcement shall not exceed 48 hours, except in duly justified cases. Furthermore, where the legislation applicable to the acts and standards relevant to cross-compliance requires the on-the-spot check to be unannounced, those rules shall also apply in the case of on-the-spot checks related to cross-compliance.’

| (8) | In Article 26(2), the following second subparagraph is added:
  ‘The on-the-spot checks on commitments notified in accordance with Article 14a(5) shall be carried out within the time limits that ensure an effective verification of the commitment notified.’ |
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(8)

In Article 26(2), the following second subparagraph is added:

‘The on-the-spot checks on commitments notified in accordance with Article 14a(5) shall be carried out within the time limits that ensure an effective verification of the commitment notified.’

| (9) | In Article 31, the first subparagraph of paragraph 3 is replaced by the following:

  ‘3.   Where the ecological focus areas are not identified in the identification system for agricultural parcels as referred to in Article 70 of Regulation (EU) No 1306/2013, the control rate laid down in points (a) and (c) to (e) of paragraph 1 shall be supplemented by 5 % of all beneficiaries of the respective control population who are required to have ecological focus area on the agricultural area in accordance with Articles 43 and 46 of Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013.’ |
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(9)

In Article 31, the first subparagraph of paragraph 3 is replaced by the following:

‘3.   Where the ecological focus areas are not identified in the identification system for agricultural parcels as referred to in Article 70 of Regulation (EU) No 1306/2013, the control rate laid down in points (a) and (c) to (e) of paragraph 1 shall be supplemented by 5 % of all beneficiaries of the respective control population who are required to have ecological focus area on the agricultural area in accordance with Articles 43 and 46 of Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013.’

| (10) | Article 32 is amended as follows:






  (a) | the following paragraph 2a is inserted:

  ‘2a.   By way of derogation from paragraphs 1 and 2, where a Member State uses the option to introduce the collective claim, the control sample for on-the-spot checks carried out each year shall cover at least:






  (a) | 5 % of all collectives submitting a collective claim; this sample shall, at the same time, cover at least 5 % of the total area declared in the collective claim in accordance with Article 14a(3); and |
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(10)

Article 32 is amended as follows:

(a)

the following paragraph 2a is inserted:

‘2a.   By way of derogation from paragraphs 1 and 2, where a Member State uses the option to introduce the collective claim, the control sample for on-the-spot checks carried out each year shall cover at least:

(a)

5 % of all collectives submitting a collective claim; this sample shall, at the same time, cover at least 5 % of the total area declared in the collective claim in accordance with Article 14a(3); and

| (b) | 5 % of the commitments notified in accordance with Article 14a(5).’; |
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(b)

5 % of the commitments notified in accordance with Article 14a(5).’;

| (b) | in paragraph 3, the following third subparagraph is added:
  ‘Where a Member State uses the option to introduce the collective claim, this paragraph shall not apply to collectives.’ |
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(b)

in paragraph 3, the following third subparagraph is added:

‘Where a Member State uses the option to introduce the collective claim, this paragraph shall not apply to collectives.’

| (11) | Article 34 is amended as follows:






  (a) | paragraph 2 is amended as follows:






  (i) | the first subparagraph is amended as follows:






  — | in point (a), the following sentences are added:


  ‘Beneficiaries selected randomly in accordance with the first subparagraph of paragraph 3 of this Article may be considered as part of the control sample provided for in the first sentence of this point. The number of such beneficiaries in the control sample shall not go beyond their proportion in the control population;’; |
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(11)

Article 34 is amended as follows:

(a)

paragraph 2 is amended as follows:

(i)

the first subparagraph is amended as follows:

—

in point (a), the following sentences are added:

‘Beneficiaries selected randomly in accordance with the first subparagraph of paragraph 3 of this Article may be considered as part of the control sample provided for in the first sentence of this point. The number of such beneficiaries in the control sample shall not go beyond their proportion in the control population;’;

| — | the following point (ba) is inserted:







  ‘(ba) | between 0,6 % and 0,75 % of the control population as referred to in Article 31(1)(b) shall be selected randomly from all beneficiaries selected in accordance with point (a) of this subparagraph. Where necessary to reach that percentage, additional beneficiaries shall be selected randomly among the control population as referred to in Article 31(1)(b);’; |
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—

the following point (ba) is inserted:

‘(ba)

| — | point (c) is replaced by the following:







  ‘(c) | the remaining number of beneficiaries in the control sample referred to in Article 31(1)(a) and (b) shall be selected on the basis of a risk analysis;’; |
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—

point (c) is replaced by the following:

‘(c)

| — | point (e) is replaced by the following:







  ‘(e) | all beneficiaries selected in accordance with points (a) to (d) of this subparagraph and those selected on the basis of a risk analysis in accordance with the first subparagraph of paragraph 3 of this Article may be considered as part of the control sample provided for in Article 30(a). Where necessary to respect the minimum control rate, additional beneficiaries shall be selected randomly from all beneficiaries applying for the basic payment scheme or the single area payment scheme in accordance with Chapter 1 of Title III of Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013;’; |
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—

point (e) is replaced by the following:

‘(e)

| — | point (g) is deleted; |
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—

point (g) is deleted;

| — | point (h) is replaced by the following:







  ‘(h) | between 20 % and 25 % of the minimum number of beneficiaries referred to in Article 31(1)(c) shall be selected randomly from all beneficiaries selected in accordance with point (a) of this subparagraph.. The remaining number of beneficiaries referred to in Article 31(1)(c) shall be selected on the basis of a risk analysis from all beneficiaries selected in accordance with point (e) of this subparagraph. Where necessary to respect the minimum control rates, additional beneficiaries shall be selected on the basis of a risk analysis from their respective control populations;’; |
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—

point (h) is replaced by the following:

‘(h)

| — | the following point (ha) is inserted:







  ‘(ha) | between 20 % and 25 % of the minimum number of beneficiaries referred to in Article 31(1)(d) and (h) shall be selected randomly from all beneficiaries selected in accordance with point (b) of this subparagraph. Where necessary to reach that percentage, additional beneficiaries shall be selected randomly from all beneficiaries selected in accordance with point (a) of this subparagraph. The remaining number of beneficiaries referred to in Article 31(1)(d) and (h) shall be selected on the basis of a risk analysis from all beneficiaries selected in accordance with point (c) of this subparagraph. Where necessary to respect the minimum control rates, additional beneficiaries shall be selected on the basis of a risk analysis from their respective control populations;’; |
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—

the following point (ha) is inserted:

‘(ha)

| (ii) | the second and third subparagraphs are replaced by the following:
  ‘The on-the-spot check regarding the additional beneficiaries selected in accordance with points (d), (e), (h) and (ha) of the first subparagraph as well as the beneficiaries selected in accordance with point (f) of the first subparagraph may be limited to the aid scheme they have been selected for if the minimum control rates of the other aid schemes they applied for are already respected.
  The on-the-spot check regarding the additional beneficiaries selected in accordance with Article 31(3) and the beneficiaries selected in accordance with points (h), (ha) and (i) of the first subparagraph of this paragraph may be limited to the greening practices they have been selected for if the minimum control rates of the other aid schemes and greening practices they are required to observe are already respected.’; |
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(ii)

the second and third subparagraphs are replaced by the following:

‘The on-the-spot check regarding the additional beneficiaries selected in accordance with points (d), (e), (h) and (ha) of the first subparagraph as well as the beneficiaries selected in accordance with point (f) of the first subparagraph may be limited to the aid scheme they have been selected for if the minimum control rates of the other aid schemes they applied for are already respected.

The on-the-spot check regarding the additional beneficiaries selected in accordance with Article 31(3) and the beneficiaries selected in accordance with points (h), (ha) and (i) of the first subparagraph of this paragraph may be limited to the greening practices they have been selected for if the minimum control rates of the other aid schemes and greening practices they are required to observe are already respected.’;

| (iii) | the following fifth subparagraph is added:
  ‘The additional beneficiaries to be subject to on-the-spot checks for the purposes of the first subparagraph of Article 31(3) shall be selected on the basis of a risk analysis.’; |
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(iii)

the following fifth subparagraph is added:

‘The additional beneficiaries to be subject to on-the-spot checks for the purposes of the first subparagraph of Article 31(3) shall be selected on the basis of a risk analysis.’;

| (b) | paragraph 3 is replaced by the following:

  ‘3.   For the purposes of Articles 32 and 33, first between 20 % and 25 % of the minimum number of beneficiaries to be subject to on-the-spot checks and where Article 32(2a) is applied 100 % of the collectives and between 20 % and 25 % of the commitments to be subject to on-the-spot checks shall be selected randomly. The remaining number of beneficiaries and commitments to be subject to on-the-spot checks shall be selected on the basis of a risk analysis.
  For the purposes of Articles 32 and 33, the random part of the sample may also include beneficiaries already selected in accordance with the first sentence of point (a) of the first subparagraph of paragraph 2 of this Article. The number of such beneficiaries in the control sample shall not go beyond their proportion in the control population.
  For the purposes of Article 32, Member States may, as a result of the risk analysis, select specific rural development measures which apply to the beneficiaries.’ |
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(b)

paragraph 3 is replaced by the following:

‘3.   For the purposes of Articles 32 and 33, first between 20 % and 25 % of the minimum number of beneficiaries to be subject to on-the-spot checks and where Article 32(2a) is applied 100 % of the collectives and between 20 % and 25 % of the commitments to be subject to on-the-spot checks shall be selected randomly. The remaining number of beneficiaries and commitments to be subject to on-the-spot checks shall be selected on the basis of a risk analysis.

For the purposes of Articles 32 and 33, the random part of the sample may also include beneficiaries already selected in accordance with the first sentence of point (a) of the first subparagraph of paragraph 2 of this Article. The number of such beneficiaries in the control sample shall not go beyond their proportion in the control population.

For the purposes of Article 32, Member States may, as a result of the risk analysis, select specific rural development measures which apply to the beneficiaries.’

| (12) | Article 36 is amended as follows:






  (a) | paragraph 2 is amended as follows:






  (i) | the second and third subparagraphs are replaced by the following:
  ‘The first subparagraph shall only apply if a system of spatial intersection of all aid applications with the identification system for agricultural parcels is in place in accordance with Article 17(2) for all beneficiaries.
  In respect of claim year 2015 the rate of errors found in the random sample checked on the spot shall not exceed 2 % in the preceding two financial years. That rate of errors shall be certified by the Member State in accordance with the established methodology drawn up at Union level.’; |
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(12)

Article 36 is amended as follows:

(a)

paragraph 2 is amended as follows:

(i)

the second and third subparagraphs are replaced by the following:

‘The first subparagraph shall only apply if a system of spatial intersection of all aid applications with the identification system for agricultural parcels is in place in accordance with Article 17(2) for all beneficiaries.

In respect of claim year 2015 the rate of errors found in the random sample checked on the spot shall not exceed 2 % in the preceding two financial years. That rate of errors shall be certified by the Member State in accordance with the established methodology drawn up at Union level.’;

| (ii) | the following fourth subparagraph is added:
  ‘In respect of claim year 2016 the rate of errors found in the random sample checked on the spot shall not exceed 2 % in the preceding financial year. That rate of errors shall be certified by the Member State in accordance with the new methodology drawn up at Union level taking account of Article 7(4) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 908/2014 (*1).

  (*1)  Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 908/2014 of 6 August 2014 laying down rules for the application of Regulation (EU) No 1306/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to paying agencies and other bodies, financial management, clearance of accounts, rules on checks, securities and transparency (OJ L 255, 28.8.2014, p. 59)’;" |
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(ii)

the following fourth subparagraph is added:

‘In respect of claim year 2016 the rate of errors found in the random sample checked on the spot shall not exceed 2 % in the preceding financial year. That rate of errors shall be certified by the Member State in accordance with the new methodology drawn up at Union level taking account of Article 7(4) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 908/2014 (*1).

*1

(*1)  Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 908/2014 of 6 August 2014 laying down rules for the application of Regulation (EU) No 1306/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to paying agencies and other bodies, financial management, clearance of accounts, rules on checks, securities and transparency (OJ L 255, 28.8.2014, p. 59)’;"

*1

| (b) | in paragraph 3, the seventh subparagraph is replaced by the following:
  ‘The third and fourth subparagraphs of paragraph 2 shall apply mutatis mutandis.’; |
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(b)

in paragraph 3, the seventh subparagraph is replaced by the following:

‘The third and fourth subparagraphs of paragraph 2 shall apply mutatis mutandis.’;

mutatis mutandis

| (c) | in paragraph 4, the second subparagraph is replaced by the following:
  ‘However, the first subparagraph shall not apply in relation to beneficiaries that include equivalent practices as referred to in Article 43(3) of Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013 and to collectives and commitments which are selected in accordance with Article 32(2a) of this Regulation.’ |
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(c)

in paragraph 4, the second subparagraph is replaced by the following:

‘However, the first subparagraph shall not apply in relation to beneficiaries that include equivalent practices as referred to in Article 43(3) of Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013 and to collectives and commitments which are selected in accordance with Article 32(2a) of this Regulation.’

| (d) | in paragraph 5, the first sentence is replaced by the following:

  ‘Paragraphs 2, 3 and 4 shall only apply if the general conditions for reducing the minimum level of on-the-spot checks laid down in Article 41 of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 908/2014 are fulfilled.’ |
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(d)

in paragraph 5, the first sentence is replaced by the following:

‘Paragraphs 2, 3 and 4 shall only apply if the general conditions for reducing the minimum level of on-the-spot checks laid down in Article 41 of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 908/2014 are fulfilled.’

| (13) | In Article 37, the following paragraph 4 is added:

  ‘4.   For collectives selected in accordance with point (a) of Article 32(2a), the on-the-spot checks shall cover the area measurement, verification of the eligibility criteria and other obligations of the area declared in the collective claim.
  For commitments selected in accordance with point (b) of Article 32(2a), the on-the-spot check shall cover the verification of the commitments notified.’ |
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(13)

In Article 37, the following paragraph 4 is added:

‘4.   For collectives selected in accordance with point (a) of Article 32(2a), the on-the-spot checks shall cover the area measurement, verification of the eligibility criteria and other obligations of the area declared in the collective claim.

For commitments selected in accordance with point (b) of Article 32(2a), the on-the-spot check shall cover the verification of the commitments notified.’

| (14) | In Article 41(2), the following subparagraph is inserted after the first subparagraph:
  ‘By way of derogation from the first subparagraph, where the Member State uses the option to introduce collective claims, the Member State may decide not to give the collective the opportunity to sign the control report if no non-compliance is revealed during the check. If any non-compliance is revealed as a consequence of such checks, the opportunity to sign the report shall be given before the competent authority draws its conclusions from the findings with regard to any resulting reductions, refusals, withdrawals or penalties.’ |
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(14)

In Article 41(2), the following subparagraph is inserted after the first subparagraph:

‘By way of derogation from the first subparagraph, where the Member State uses the option to introduce collective claims, the Member State may decide not to give the collective the opportunity to sign the control report if no non-compliance is revealed during the check. If any non-compliance is revealed as a consequence of such checks, the opportunity to sign the report shall be given before the competent authority draws its conclusions from the findings with regard to any resulting reductions, refusals, withdrawals or penalties.’

| (15) | In the second subparagraph of Article 42(1), the following sentence is added:

  ‘However, where the retention period starts before an aid application or payment claim has been submitted or where it cannot be fixed in advance, Member States may decide that the on-the-spot checks provided for in Article 32 or 33 shall be spread over the period in which an animal may qualify for the payment or support.’ |
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(15)

In the second subparagraph of Article 42(1), the following sentence is added:

‘However, where the retention period starts before an aid application or payment claim has been submitted or where it cannot be fixed in advance, Member States may decide that the on-the-spot checks provided for in Article 32 or 33 shall be spread over the period in which an animal may qualify for the payment or support.’

Article 2

Entry into force and application

This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Official Journal of the European Union

It shall apply to aid applications, applications for support or payment claims relating to claim years or premium periods starting as from 1 January 2016.

However, points 3 and 15 of Article 1 shall apply from 1 January 2015.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.

Done at Brussels, 14 December 2015.

For the Commission

The President

Jean-Claude JUNCKER

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(1)  
  OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 549.

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(2)  Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 809/2014 of 17 July 2014 laying down rules for the application of Regulation (EU) No 1306/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to the integrated administration and control system, rural development measures and cross compliance (OJ L 227, 31.7.2014, p. 69).

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(3)  Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 establishing rules for direct payments to farmers under support schemes within the framework of the common agricultural policy and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 637/2008 and Council Regulation (EC) No 73/2009 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 608).

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(4)  Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 on support for rural development by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 487).

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(5)  Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 908/2014 of 6 August 2014 laying down rules for the application of Regulation (EU) No 1306/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to paying agencies and other bodies, financial management, clearance of accounts, rules on checks, securities and transparency (OJ L 255, 28.8.2014, p. 59).

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| 15.12.2015 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | L 329/10 |
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15.12.2015

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

L 329/10

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COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2015/2334

of 14 December 2015

opening private storage for pigmeat and fixing in advance the amount of aid

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 establishing a common organisation of the markets in agricultural products and repealing Council Regulations (EEC) No 922/72, (EEC) No 234/79, (EC) No 1037/2001 and (EC) No 1234/2007 (1), and in particular Article 18(2), Article 20(c), (k), (l), (m) and (n) and Article 223(3)(c) thereof,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EU) No 1370/2013 of 16 December 2013 determining measures on fixing certain aids and refunds related to the common organisation of the markets in agricultural products (2), and in particular Article 4(2) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Point (h) of the first paragraph of Article 17 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 provides for the possibility to grant private storage aid for pigmeat. |
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(1)

Point (h) of the first paragraph of Article 17 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 provides for the possibility to grant private storage aid for pigmeat.

| (2) | The situation of the Union pig sector has deteriorated throughout 2014 and 2015. Due to the specifics of the pig market, with a system of inherent delayed adaptation of the breeding sector to reduced demand for slaugthter pigs, the Union pig production has increased while well performing exports declined strongly as a result of the loss of Russia as an export market. As a result, the market currently faces continuing price pressure which goes beyond the one of normal cyclical periods. Average recorded Union market prices have been below the reference threshold as laid down in point (f) of Article 7(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 since mid-August 2015 and have significant negative impact on the margins in the pig sector. The persisting difficult market situation compromises the financial stability of many farms. The temporary removal of pigmeat from the market seems necessary in order to re-establish market balance and to increase prices. Therefore, it is appropriate to grant aid for private storage for pigmeat and to fix the amount of aid in advance. |
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(2)

The situation of the Union pig sector has deteriorated throughout 2014 and 2015. Due to the specifics of the pig market, with a system of inherent delayed adaptation of the breeding sector to reduced demand for slaugthter pigs, the Union pig production has increased while well performing exports declined strongly as a result of the loss of Russia as an export market. As a result, the market currently faces continuing price pressure which goes beyond the one of normal cyclical periods. Average recorded Union market prices have been below the reference threshold as laid down in point (f) of Article 7(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 since mid-August 2015 and have significant negative impact on the margins in the pig sector. The persisting difficult market situation compromises the financial stability of many farms. The temporary removal of pigmeat from the market seems necessary in order to re-establish market balance and to increase prices. Therefore, it is appropriate to grant aid for private storage for pigmeat and to fix the amount of aid in advance.

| (3) | Commission Regulation (EC) No 826/2008 (3) has established common rules for the implementation of private storage aid schemes. |
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(3)

Commission Regulation (EC) No 826/2008 (3) has established common rules for the implementation of private storage aid schemes.

| (4) | Pursuant to Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 826/2008, aid fixed in advance is to be granted in accordance with the detailed rules and conditions provided for in Chapter III of that Regulation. |
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(4)

Pursuant to Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 826/2008, aid fixed in advance is to be granted in accordance with the detailed rules and conditions provided for in Chapter III of that Regulation.

| (5) | In order to facilitate the management of the measure, the pigmeat products should be classified in categories according to similarities with regard to the level of storage cost. |
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(5)

In order to facilitate the management of the measure, the pigmeat products should be classified in categories according to similarities with regard to the level of storage cost.

| (6) | In view of the need to give equal opportunities to the operators, it should be possible to lodge applications for private storage aid for the categories of pigmeat products eligible for aid from 4 January 2016. |
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(6)

In view of the need to give equal opportunities to the operators, it should be possible to lodge applications for private storage aid for the categories of pigmeat products eligible for aid from 4 January 2016.

| (7) | In order to facilitate the administrative and control work relating to the conclusion of contracts, the minimum quantities of products to be covered by each application should be fixed. |
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(7)

In order to facilitate the administrative and control work relating to the conclusion of contracts, the minimum quantities of products to be covered by each application should be fixed.

| (8) | A security should be fixed in order to ensure the operators fulfil their contractual obligations and that the measure will have its desired effect on the market. |
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(8)

A security should be fixed in order to ensure the operators fulfil their contractual obligations and that the measure will have its desired effect on the market.

| (9) | Exports of pigmeat products contribute to restoring the balance on the market. Therefore, Article 28(3) of Regulation (EC) No 826/2008 should apply when the storage period is shortened and where the products removed from storage are intended for export. The daily amounts to be applied for the reduction of the amount of the aid as referred to in that Article should be fixed. |
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(9)

Exports of pigmeat products contribute to restoring the balance on the market. Therefore, Article 28(3) of Regulation (EC) No 826/2008 should apply when the storage period is shortened and where the products removed from storage are intended for export. The daily amounts to be applied for the reduction of the amount of the aid as referred to in that Article should be fixed.

| (10) | For the purposes of the first subparagraph of Article 28(3) of Regulation (EC) No 826/2008 and for reason of consistency and clarity for operators, it is necessary to express in days the period of two months referred therein. |
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(10)

For the purposes of the first subparagraph of Article 28(3) of Regulation (EC) No 826/2008 and for reason of consistency and clarity for operators, it is necessary to express in days the period of two months referred therein.

| (11) | Article 35 of Regulation (EC) No 826/2008 provides for the information that the Member States have to notify to the Commission. It is appropriate to lay down some specific rules on the frequency of the notifications as regards the quantities applied for within the framework of this Regulation. |
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(11)

Article 35 of Regulation (EC) No 826/2008 provides for the information that the Member States have to notify to the Commission. It is appropriate to lay down some specific rules on the frequency of the notifications as regards the quantities applied for within the framework of this Regulation.

| (12) | The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee for the Common Organisation of Agricultural Markets, |
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(12)

The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee for the Common Organisation of Agricultural Markets,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Scope

1.   This Regulation provides for private storage aid for pigmeat as referred to in point (h) of the first paragraph of Article 17 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013.

2.   The list of categories of products eligible for aid and the relevant amounts are set out in the Annex to this Regulation.

3.   Regulation (EC) No 826/2008 shall apply, save as otherwise provided in this Regulation.

Article 2

Submission of applications

1.   From 4 January 2016 applications for private storage aid for the categories of pigmeat products eligible for aid referred to in Article 1 may be lodged.

2.   Applications shall relate to a storage period of 90, 120 and 150 days.

3.   Each application shall refer to only one of the categories of products listed in the Annex, indicating the relevant CN code within that category.

4.   Each application shall cover a minimum quantity of at least 10 tonnes for boned products and 15 tonnes for other products.

Article 3

Securities

The amount of the security, by tonne of product, to be lodged in accordance with Article 16(2)(i) of Regulation (EC) No 826/2008 shall be equal to 20 % of the amounts of the aid set out in columns 3, 4 and 5 of the table in the Annex to this Regulation.

Article 4

Removal from storage of product intended for export

1.   For the purposes of the first subparagraph of Article 28(3) of Regulation (EC) No 826/2008, the expiry of a minimum storage period of 60 days shall be required.

2.   For the purposes of the third subparagraph of Article 28(3) of Regulation (EC) No 826/2008, the daily amounts shall be those set out in column 6 of the table in the Annex to this Regulation.

Article 5

Frequency of notifications of the quantites applied for

Member States shall notify the Commission twice a week the quantities for which applications to conclude contracts have been submitted, as follows:

| (a) | each Monday by 12.00 (Brussels time) the quantities for which applications have been submitted on Thursday and Friday of the preceding week; |
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(a)

each Monday by 12.00 (Brussels time) the quantities for which applications have been submitted on Thursday and Friday of the preceding week;

| (b) | each Thursday by 12.00 (Brussels time) the quantities for which applications have been submitted on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of the same week. |
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(b)

each Thursday by 12.00 (Brussels time) the quantities for which applications have been submitted on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of the same week.

Article 6

Entry into force

This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Official Journal of the European Union

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.

Done at Brussels, 14 December 2015.

For the Commission

The President

Jean-Claude JUNCKER

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(1)  
  OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 671.

1

(2)  
  OJ L 346, 20.12.2013, p. 12.

2

(3)  Commission Regulation (EC) No 826/2008 of 20 August 2008 laying down common rules for the granting of private storage aid for certain agricultural products (OJ L 223, 21.8.2008, p. 3).

3

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ANNEX

| Categories of products | Products in respect of which aid is granted | Amount of aid for a storage period of (EUR/tonne) | Daily amounts (EUR/tonne/per day) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 90 days | 120 days | 150 days |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| Category 1 |
| ex 0203 11 10 | Half-carcases without the forefoot, tail, kidney, thin skirt and spinal cord (1)

  Whole carcases of animals up to 20 kg | 274 | 291 | 307 | 0,54 |
| Category 2 |
| ex 0203 12 11 | Hams | 304 | 318 | 332 | 0,47 |
| ex 0203 12 19 | Shoulders | | | | |
| ex 0203 19 11 | Fore-ends | | | | |
| ex 0203 19 13 | Loins, with or without the neck-end, or neck-ends separately, loins with or without the chump (2)
   (3) | | | | |
| Category 3 |
| ex 0203 19 55 | Legs, shoulders, fore-ends, loins with or without the neck-end, or neck-ends separately, loins with or without the chump, boned (2)
   (3) | 335 | 350 | 364 | 0,49 |
| Category 4 |
| ex 0203 19 15 | Bellies, whole or trimmed by rectangular cut | 250 | 264 | 278 | 0,47 |
| Category 5 |
| ex 0203 19 55 | Bellies, whole or trimmed by rectangular cut, without rind and ribs | 269 | 284 | 298 | 0,48 |
| Category 6 |
| ex 0203 19 55 | Cuts corresponding to ‘middles’, with or without rind or fat, boned (4) | 272 | 288 | 304 | 0,53 |
| Category 7 |
| ex 0209 10 11 | Subcutaneous pig fat with or without rind (5) | 168 | 175 | 182 | 0,24 |

Categories of products

Products in respect of which aid is granted

Amount of aid for a storage period of (EUR/tonne)

Daily amounts (EUR/tonne/per day)

90 days

120 days

150 days

1

2

3

4

5

6

Category 1

ex 0203 11 10

Half-carcases without the forefoot, tail, kidney, thin skirt and spinal cord (1)

Whole carcases of animals up to 20 kg

274

291

307

0,54

Category 2

ex 0203 12 11

Hams

304

318

332

0,47

ex 0203 12 19

Shoulders

ex 0203 19 11

Fore-ends

ex 0203 19 13

Loins, with or without the neck-end, or neck-ends separately, loins with or without the chump (2)
   (3)

Category 3

ex 0203 19 55

Legs, shoulders, fore-ends, loins with or without the neck-end, or neck-ends separately, loins with or without the chump, boned (2)
   (3)

335

350

364

0,49

Category 4

ex 0203 19 15

Bellies, whole or trimmed by rectangular cut

250

264

278

0,47

Category 5

ex 0203 19 55

Bellies, whole or trimmed by rectangular cut, without rind and ribs

269

284

298

0,48

Category 6

ex 0203 19 55

Cuts corresponding to ‘middles’, with or without rind or fat, boned (4)

272

288

304

0,53

Category 7

ex 0209 10 11

Subcutaneous pig fat with or without rind (5)

168

175

182

0,24

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(1)  The aid may also be granted for half-carcases presented as Wiltshire sides, i.e. without the head, cheek, chap, feet, tail, flare fat, kidney, tenderloin, blade bone, sternum, vertebral column, pelvic bone and diaphragm.

(2)  Loins and neck-ends may be with or without rind but the adherent layer of fat may not exceed 25 mm in depth.

(3)  The quantity contracted may cover any combination of the products referred to.

(4)  Same presentation as for products falling within CN code 0210 19 20.

(5)  Fresh fatty tissue which accumulates under the rind of the pig and adheres to it, irrespective of the part of the pig from which it comes; in case it is presented with the rind, the weight of the fatty tissue must exceed the weight of the rind.

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| 15.12.2015 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | L 329/14 |
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15.12.2015

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

L 329/14

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COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2015/2335

of 14 December 2015

establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 establishing a common organisation of the markets in agricultural products and repealing Council Regulations (EEC) No 922/72, (EEC) No 234/79, (EC) No 1037/2001 and (EC) No 1234/2007 (1),

Having regard to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 543/2011 of 7 June 2011 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 in respect of the fruit and vegetables and processed fruit and vegetables sectors (2), and in particular Article 136(1) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Implementing Regulation (EU) No 543/2011 lays down, pursuant to the outcome of the Uruguay Round multilateral trade negotiations, the criteria whereby the Commission fixes the standard values for imports from third countries, in respect of the products and periods stipulated in Annex XVI, Part A thereto. |
| --- | --- |

(1)

Implementing Regulation (EU) No 543/2011 lays down, pursuant to the outcome of the Uruguay Round multilateral trade negotiations, the criteria whereby the Commission fixes the standard values for imports from third countries, in respect of the products and periods stipulated in Annex XVI, Part A thereto.

| (2) | The standard import value is calculated each working day, in accordance with Article 136(1) of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 543/2011, taking into account variable daily data. Therefore this Regulation should enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union, |
| --- | --- |

(2)

The standard import value is calculated each working day, in accordance with Article 136(1) of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 543/2011, taking into account variable daily data. Therefore this Regulation should enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

The standard import values referred to in Article 136 of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 543/2011 are fixed in the Annex to this Regulation.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.

Done at Brussels, 14 December 2015.

For the Commission,

On behalf of the President,

Jerzy PLEWA

Director-General for Agriculture and Rural Development

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(1)  
  OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 671.

1

(2)  
  OJ L 157, 15.6.2011, p. 1.

2

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ANNEX

Standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables

| (EUR/100 kg) |
| --- |
| CN code | Third country code (1) | Standard import value |
| 0702 00 00 | MA | 90,8 |
| TR | 103,1 |
| ZZ | 97,0 |
| 0707 00 05 | MA | 90,5 |
| TR | 153,8 |
| ZZ | 122,2 |
| 0709 93 10 | MA | 64,2 |
| TR | 149,5 |
| ZZ | 106,9 |
| 0805 10 20 | MA | 60,7 |
| TR | 63,2 |
| ZA | 49,7 |
| ZW | 32,0 |
| ZZ | 51,4 |
| 0805 20 10 | MA | 70,5 |
| ZZ | 70,5 |
| 0805 20 30 , 0805 20 50 , 0805 20 70 , 0805 20 90 | IL | 107,2 |
| TR | 86,0 |
| ZZ | 96,6 |
| 0805 50 10 | TR | 93,3 |
| ZZ | 93,3 |
| 0808 10 80 | CA | 151,7 |
| CL | 86,3 |
| US | 81,4 |
| ZA | 188,2 |
| ZZ | 126,9 |
| 0808 30 90 | CN | 53,4 |
| TR | 134,4 |
| ZZ | 93,9 |

(EUR/100 kg)

CN code

Third country code (1)

Standard import value

0702 00 00

MA

90,8

TR

103,1

ZZ

97,0

0707 00 05

MA

90,5

TR

153,8

ZZ

122,2

0709 93 10

MA

64,2

TR

149,5

ZZ

106,9

0805 10 20

MA

60,7

TR

63,2

ZA

49,7

ZW

32,0

ZZ

51,4

0805 20 10

MA

70,5

ZZ

70,5

0805 20 30 , 0805 20 50 , 0805 20 70 , 0805 20 90

IL

107,2

TR

86,0

ZZ

96,6

0805 50 10

TR

93,3

ZZ

93,3

0808 10 80

CA

151,7

CL

86,3

US

81,4

ZA

188,2

ZZ

126,9

0808 30 90

CN

53,4

TR

134,4

ZZ

93,9

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(1)  Nomenclature of countries laid down by Commission Regulation (EU) No 1106/2012 of 27 November 2012 implementing Regulation (EC) No 471/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on Community statistics relating to external trade with non-member countries, as regards the update of the nomenclature of countries and territories (OJ L 328, 28.11.2012, p. 7). Code ‘ZZ’ stands for ‘of other origin’.

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DECISIONS

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15.12.2015

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

L 329/16

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COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2015/2336

of 14 December 2015

amending Decision 2010/279/CFSP on the European Union Police Mission in Afghanistan (EUPOL AFGHANISTAN)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union and in particular Article 28, Article 42(4) and Article 43(2) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,

Whereas:

| (1) | On 18 May 2010, the Council adopted Decision 2010/279/CFSP (1) on the European Union Police Mission in Afghanistan (EUPOL AFGHANISTAN). |
| --- | --- |

(1)

On 18 May 2010, the Council adopted Decision 2010/279/CFSP (1) on the European Union Police Mission in Afghanistan (EUPOL AFGHANISTAN).

| (2) | On 17 December 2014, the Council adopted Decision 2014/922/CFSP (2) amending and extending Decision 2010/279/CFSP, in particular by extending EUPOL AFGHANISTAN until 31 December 2016 and providing for a financial reference amount for the period until 31 December 2015. |
| --- | --- |

(2)

On 17 December 2014, the Council adopted Decision 2014/922/CFSP (2) amending and extending Decision 2010/279/CFSP, in particular by extending EUPOL AFGHANISTAN until 31 December 2016 and providing for a financial reference amount for the period until 31 December 2015.

| (3) | Decision 2010/279/CFSP should be amended to provide for a financial reference amount for the period from 1 January 2016 to 31 December 2016, |
| --- | --- |

(3)

Decision 2010/279/CFSP should be amended to provide for a financial reference amount for the period from 1 January 2016 to 31 December 2016,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

In Article 13(1) of Decision 2010/279/CFSP, the following sub-paragraph is added:

‘The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to EUPOL AFGHANISTAN for the period from 1 January 2016 to 31 December 2016 shall be EUR 43 650 000.’

Article 2

This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.

Done at Brussels, 14 December 2015.

For the Council

The President

F. MOGHERINI

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(1)  Council Decision 2010/279/CFSP of 18 May 2010 on the European Union Police Mission in Afghanistan (EUPOL AFGHANISTAN) (OJ L 123, 19.5.2010, p. 4).

1

(2)  Council Decision 2014/922/CFSP of 17 December 2014 amending and extending Decision 2010/279/CFSP on the European Union Police Mission in Afghanistan (EUPOL AFGHANISTAN) (OJ L 363, 18.12.2014, p. 152).

2

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EN

Official Journal of the European Union

L 329/17

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COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING DECISION (EU) 2015/2337

of 11 December 2015

determining quantitative limits and allocating quotas for substances controlled under Regulation (EC) No 1005/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on substances that deplete the ozone layer, for the period 1 January to 31 December 2016

(notified under document C(2015) 8853)

(Only the Czech, Croatian, Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Italian, Maltese, Polish, Portuguese, and Spanish texts are authentic)

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1005/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 September 2009 on substances that deplete the ozone layer (1), and in particular to Articles 10(2) and 16(1) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | The release for free circulation in the Union of imported controlled substances is subject to quantitative limits. |
| --- | --- |

(1)

The release for free circulation in the Union of imported controlled substances is subject to quantitative limits.

| (2) | The Commission is required to determine those limits and allocate quotas to undertakings. |
| --- | --- |

(2)

The Commission is required to determine those limits and allocate quotas to undertakings.

| (3) | Furthermore, the Commission is required to determine the quantities of controlled substances other than hydrochlorofluorocarbons that may be used for essential laboratory and analytical uses, and the companies that may use them. |
| --- | --- |

(3)

Furthermore, the Commission is required to determine the quantities of controlled substances other than hydrochlorofluorocarbons that may be used for essential laboratory and analytical uses, and the companies that may use them.

| (4) | The determination of the allocated quotas for essential laboratory and analytical uses has to ensure that the quantitative limits set out in Article 10(6) of Regulation (EC) No 1005/2009 are respected, applying Commission Regulation (EU) No 537/2011 (2). As those quantitative limits include quantities of hydrochlorofluorocarbons licensed for laboratory and analytical uses, the production and import of hydrochlorofluorocarbons for those uses should also be covered by that allocation. |
| --- | --- |

(4)

The determination of the allocated quotas for essential laboratory and analytical uses has to ensure that the quantitative limits set out in Article 10(6) of Regulation (EC) No 1005/2009 are respected, applying Commission Regulation (EU) No 537/2011 (2). As those quantitative limits include quantities of hydrochlorofluorocarbons licensed for laboratory and analytical uses, the production and import of hydrochlorofluorocarbons for those uses should also be covered by that allocation.

| (5) | The Commission has published a notice to undertakings intending to import or export controlled substances that deplete the ozone layer to or from the European Union in 2016 and to undertakings intending to request for 2016 a quota for these substances intended for laboratory and analytical uses (3), and has thereby received declarations on intended imports in 2016. |
| --- | --- |

(5)

The Commission has published a notice to undertakings intending to import or export controlled substances that deplete the ozone layer to or from the European Union in 2016 and to undertakings intending to request for 2016 a quota for these substances intended for laboratory and analytical uses (3), and has thereby received declarations on intended imports in 2016.

| (6) | The quantitative limits and quotas should be determined for the period 1 January to 31 December 2016, in line with the annual reporting cycle under the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer. |
| --- | --- |

(6)

The quantitative limits and quotas should be determined for the period 1 January to 31 December 2016, in line with the annual reporting cycle under the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer.

| (7) | The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee established by Article 25(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1005/2009, |
| --- | --- |

(7)

The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee established by Article 25(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1005/2009,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Quantitative limits for release for free circulation

The quantities of controlled substances subject to Regulation (EC) No 1005/2009 which may be released for free circulation in the Union in 2016 from sources outside the Union shall be the followings:

| Controlled substances | Quantity (in ozone depleting potential (ODP) kilograms) |
| --- | --- |
| Group I (chlorofluorocarbons 11, 12, 113, 114 and 115) and group II (other fully halogenated chlorofluorocarbons) | 3 552 650,00 |
| Group III (halons) | 22 525 550,00 |
| Group IV (carbon tetrachloride) | 22 385 055,00 |
| Group V (1,1,1-trichloroethane) | 1 700 001,00 |
| Group VI (methyl bromide) | 810 720,00 |
| Group VII (hydrobromofluorocarbons) | 2 281,00 |
| Group VIII (hydrochlorofluorocarbons) | 5 564 260,40 |
| Group IX (bromochloromethane) | 270 012,00 |

Controlled substances

Quantity (in ozone depleting potential (ODP) kilograms)

Group I (chlorofluorocarbons 11, 12, 113, 114 and 115) and group II (other fully halogenated chlorofluorocarbons)

3 552 650,00

Group III (halons)

22 525 550,00

Group IV (carbon tetrachloride)

22 385 055,00

Group V (1,1,1-trichloroethane)

1 700 001,00

Group VI (methyl bromide)

810 720,00

Group VII (hydrobromofluorocarbons)

2 281,00

Group VIII (hydrochlorofluorocarbons)

5 564 260,40

Group IX (bromochloromethane)

270 012,00

Article 2

Allocation of quotas for release for free circulation

1.   The allocation of quotas for chlorofluorocarbons 11, 12, 113, 114 and 115 and other fully halogenated chlorofluorocarbons during the period 1 January to 31 December 2016 shall be for the purposes and to the undertakings indicated in Annex I.

2.   The allocation of quotas for halons during the period 1 January to 31 December 2016 shall be for the purposes and to the undertakings indicated in Annex II.

3.   The allocation of quotas for carbon tetrachloride during the period 1 January to 31 December 2016 shall be for the purposes and to the undertakings indicated in Annex III.

4.   The allocation of quotas for 1,1,1-trichloroethane during the period 1 January to 31 December 2016 shall be for the purposes and to the undertakings indicated in Annex IV.

5.   The allocation of quotas for methyl bromide during the period 1 January to 31 December 2016 shall be for the purposes and to the undertakings indicated in Annex V.

6.   The allocation of quotas for hydrobromofluorocarbons during the period 1 January to 31 December 2016 shall be for the purposes and to the undertakings indicated in Annex VI.

7.   The allocation of quotas for hydrochlorofluorocarbons during the period 1 January to 31 December 2016 shall be for the purposes and to the undertakings indicated in Annex VII.

8.   The allocation of quotas for bromochloromethane during the period 1 January to 31 December 2016 shall be for the purposes and to the undertakings indicated in Annex VIII.

9.   The individual quotas for undertakings shall be as set out in Annex IX.

Article 3

Quotas for laboratory and analytical uses

The quotas for importing and producing controlled substances for laboratory and analytical uses in the year 2016 shall be allocated to the undertakings listed in Annex X.

The maximum quantities that may be produced or imported in 2016 for laboratory and analytical uses allocated to those undertakings are set out in Annex XI.

Article 4

Period of validity

This Decision shall apply from 1 January 2016 and shall expire on 31 December 2016.

Article 5

Addressees

This Decision is addressed to the following undertakings:

| 1 | ABCR Dr Braunagel GmbH & Co.KG |
| --- | --- |
| Im Schlehert 10 |
| 76187 Karlsruhe |
| Germany |

1

ABCR Dr Braunagel GmbH & Co.KG

Im Schlehert 10

76187 Karlsruhe

Germany

2

| AGC Chemicals Europe, Ltd |
| --- |
| York House, Hillhouse International |
| FY5 4QD Thornton Cleveleys |
| United Kingdom |

AGC Chemicals Europe, Ltd

York House, Hillhouse International

FY5 4QD Thornton Cleveleys

United Kingdom

3

| Airbus Operations SAS |
| --- |
| Route de bayonne 316 |
| 31300 Toulouse |
| France |

Airbus Operations SAS

Route de bayonne 316

31300 Toulouse

France

4

| Albemarle Europe SPRL |
| --- |
| Parc Scientifique Einstein, Rue du Bosquet 9 |
| B-1348 Louvain-la-Neuve |
| Belgium |

Albemarle Europe SPRL

Parc Scientifique Einstein, Rue du Bosquet 9

B-1348 Louvain-la-Neuve

Belgium

5

| ARKEMA FRANCE |
| --- |
| Rue Estienne d'Orves 420 |
| 92705 COLOMBES Cedex |
| France |

ARKEMA FRANCE

Rue Estienne d'Orves 420

92705 COLOMBES Cedex

France

6

| ATELIERS BIGATA |
| --- |
| Rue Jean-Baptiste Perrin 10 |
| 33320 Eysines |
| France |

ATELIERS BIGATA

Rue Jean-Baptiste Perrin 10

33320 Eysines

France

7

| BASF Agri-Production S.A.S. |
| --- |
| Rue de Verdun 32 |
| 76410 Saint-Aubin Les Elbeuf |
| France |

BASF Agri-Production S.A.S.

Rue de Verdun 32

76410 Saint-Aubin Les Elbeuf

France

8

| Bayer CropScience AG |
| --- |
| Alfred-Nobel-Str. 50 |
| 40789 Monheim |
| Germany |

Bayer CropScience AG

Alfred-Nobel-Str. 50

40789 Monheim

Germany

9

| Biovit d.o.o. |
| --- |
| Matka Laginje 13 |
| HR-42000 Varazdin |
| Croatia |

Biovit d.o.o.

Matka Laginje 13

HR-42000 Varazdin

Croatia

10

| Chemours Netherlands B.V. |
| --- |
| Baanhoekweg 22 |
| 3313LA Dordrecht |
| Netherlands |

Chemours Netherlands B.V.

Baanhoekweg 22

3313LA Dordrecht

Netherlands

11

| Daikin Refrigerants Europe GmbH |
| --- |
| Industriepark Höchst |
| 65926 Frankfurt am Main |
| Germany |

Daikin Refrigerants Europe GmbH

Industriepark Höchst

65926 Frankfurt am Main

Germany

12

| DIVERCHIM SA |
| --- |
| RUE DU NOYER, ZAC du Moulin 6 |
| 95700 Roissy en France |
| France |

DIVERCHIM SA

RUE DU NOYER, ZAC du Moulin 6

95700 Roissy en France

France

13

| Dow Deutschland Anlagengesellschaft mbH |
| --- |
| Buetzflether Sand |
| 21683 STADE |
| Germany |

Dow Deutschland Anlagengesellschaft mbH

Buetzflether Sand

21683 STADE

Germany

14

| Dyneon GmbH |
| --- |
| Industrieparkstr. 1 |
| 84508 Burgkirchen |
| Germany |

Dyneon GmbH

Industrieparkstr. 1

84508 Burgkirchen

Germany

15

| Esto plus s.r.o. |
| --- |
| Prubezna 387 |
| 10000 Praha |
| Czech Republic |

Esto plus s.r.o.

Prubezna 387

10000 Praha

Czech Republic

16

| EUSEBI IMPIANTI SRL |
| --- |
| Via Mario Natalucci 6 |
| 60131 Ancona |
| Italy |

EUSEBI IMPIANTI SRL

Via Mario Natalucci 6

60131 Ancona

Italy

17

| EUSEBI SERVICE SRL |
| --- |
| Via Vincenzo Pirani 4 |
| 60131 Ancona |
| Italy |

EUSEBI SERVICE SRL

Via Vincenzo Pirani 4

60131 Ancona

Italy

18

| Fenix Fluor Limited |
| --- |
| Rocksavage Site |
| WA7 JE Runcorn, Cheshire |
| United Kingdom |

Fenix Fluor Limited

Rocksavage Site

WA7 JE Runcorn, Cheshire

United Kingdom

19

| Fire Fighting Enterprises Ltd |
| --- |
| Hunting Gate 9 |
| SG4 0TJ Hitchin |
| United Kingdom |

Fire Fighting Enterprises Ltd

Hunting Gate 9

SG4 0TJ Hitchin

United Kingdom

20

| FUJIFILM ELECTRONIC MATERIALS EUROPE NV |
| --- |
| KEETBERGLAAN 1A |
| 2070 ZWIJNDRECHT |
| Belgium |

FUJIFILM ELECTRONIC MATERIALS EUROPE NV

KEETBERGLAAN 1A

2070 ZWIJNDRECHT

Belgium

21

| GHC Gerling, Holz & Co. Handels GmbH |
| --- |
| Ruhrstr. 113 |
| 22761 Hamburg |
| Germany |

GHC Gerling, Holz & Co. Handels GmbH

Ruhrstr. 113

22761 Hamburg

Germany

22

| GIELLE DI LUIGI GALANTUCCI |
| --- |
| VIA FERRI ROCCO 32 |
| 70022 ALTAMURA |
| Italy |

GIELLE DI LUIGI GALANTUCCI

VIA FERRI ROCCO 32

70022 ALTAMURA

Italy

23

| Halon & Refrigerant Services Ltd |
| --- |
| J Reid Trading Estate, Factory Road |
| CH5 2QJ Sandycroft |
| United Kingdom |

Halon & Refrigerant Services Ltd

J Reid Trading Estate, Factory Road

CH5 2QJ Sandycroft

United Kingdom

24

| Honeywell Fluorine Products Europe BV |
| --- |
| Laarderhoogtweg 18 |
| 1101 EA Amsterdam |
| Netherlands |

Honeywell Fluorine Products Europe BV

Laarderhoogtweg 18

1101 EA Amsterdam

Netherlands

25

| Honeywell Speciality Chemicals Seelze GmbH |
| --- |
| Wunstorfer Str. 40 |
| 30926 Seelze |
| Germany |

Honeywell Speciality Chemicals Seelze GmbH

Wunstorfer Str. 40

30926 Seelze

Germany

26

| Hovione FarmaCiencia SA |
| --- |
| Quinta de S. Pedro — Sete Casas |
| 2674-506 Loures |
| Portugal |

Hovione FarmaCiencia SA

Quinta de S. Pedro — Sete Casas

2674-506 Loures

Portugal

27

| Hudson Technologies Europe S.r.l. |
| --- |
| Via degli Olmetti 5 |
| 00060 Formello |
| Italy |

Hudson Technologies Europe S.r.l.

Via degli Olmetti 5

00060 Formello

Italy

28

| ICL-IP Europe B.V. |
| --- |
| Fosfaatweg 48 |
| 1013 BM Amsterdam |
| Netherlands |

ICL-IP Europe B.V.

Fosfaatweg 48

1013 BM Amsterdam

Netherlands

29

| INTERGEO LTD |
| --- |
| INDUSTRIAL PARK OF THERMI |
| 57001 THESSALONIKI |
| Greece |

INTERGEO LTD

INDUSTRIAL PARK OF THERMI

57001 THESSALONIKI

Greece

30

| Labmix24 GmbH |
| --- |
| Jonas-Elkan-Weg 4 |
| 46499 Hamminkeln |
| Germany |

Labmix24 GmbH

Jonas-Elkan-Weg 4

46499 Hamminkeln

Germany

31

| LABORATORIOS MIRET S.A. |
| --- |
| Geminis 4 |
| 08228 Terrassa |
| Spain |

LABORATORIOS MIRET S.A.

Geminis 4

08228 Terrassa

Spain

32

| LGC Standards GmbH |
| --- |
| Mercatorstr. 51 |
| 46485 Wesel |
| Germany |

LGC Standards GmbH

Mercatorstr. 51

46485 Wesel

Germany

33

| Ludwig-Maximilians-University |
| --- |
| Butenadtstr. 5-13 (HAUS D) |
| DE-81377 Munich |
| Germany |

Ludwig-Maximilians-University

Butenadtstr. 5-13 (HAUS D)

DE-81377 Munich

Germany

34

| Mebrom NV |
| --- |
| Assenedestraat 4 |
| 9940 Ertvelde-Rieme |
| Belgium |

Mebrom NV

Assenedestraat 4

9940 Ertvelde-Rieme

Belgium

35

| Merck KGaA |
| --- |
| Frankfurter Strasse 250 |
| 64293 Darmstadt |
| Germany |

Merck KGaA

Frankfurter Strasse 250

64293 Darmstadt

Germany

36

| Meridian Technical Services Limited |
| --- |
| Hailey Road 14 |
| DA18 4AP Erith |
| United Kingdom |

Meridian Technical Services Limited

Hailey Road 14

DA18 4AP Erith

United Kingdom

37

| Mexichem UK Limited |
| --- |
| The Heath Business and Technical Park |
| WA7 4QX Runcorn, Cheshire |
| United Kingdom |

Mexichem UK Limited

The Heath Business and Technical Park

WA7 4QX Runcorn, Cheshire

United Kingdom

38

| Ministry of Defense — Chemical Laboratory — Den Helder |
| --- |
| Bevesierweg 4 |
| 1780CA Den Helder |
| Netherlands |

Ministry of Defense — Chemical Laboratory — Den Helder

Bevesierweg 4

1780CA Den Helder

Netherlands

39

| R.P. CHEM s.r.l. |
| --- |
| Via San Michele 47 |
| 31032 Casale sul Sile (TV) |
| Italy |

R.P. CHEM s.r.l.

Via San Michele 47

31032 Casale sul Sile (TV)

Italy

40

| Safety Hi-Tech srl |
| --- |
| Via di Porta Pinciana 6 |
| 00187 Roma |
| Italy |

Safety Hi-Tech srl

Via di Porta Pinciana 6

00187 Roma

Italy

41

| Savi Technologie sp. z o.o. |
| --- |
| Psary Wolnosci 20 |
| 51-180 Wroclaw |
| Poland |

Savi Technologie sp. z o.o.

Psary Wolnosci 20

51-180 Wroclaw

Poland

42

| SIGMA ALDRICH CHIMIE sarl |
| --- |
| Rue de Luzais 80 |
| 38070 SAINT QUENTIN FALLAVIER |
| France |

SIGMA ALDRICH CHIMIE sarl

Rue de Luzais 80

38070 SAINT QUENTIN FALLAVIER

France

43

| Sigma-Aldrich Chemie GmbH |
| --- |
| Riedstraße 2 |
| 89555 Steinheim |
| Germany |

Sigma-Aldrich Chemie GmbH

Riedstraße 2

89555 Steinheim

Germany

44

| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LTD |
| --- |
| The Old Brickyard, New Road |
| SP8 4XT Gillingham, DORSET |
| United Kingdom |

SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LTD

The Old Brickyard, New Road

SP8 4XT Gillingham, DORSET

United Kingdom

45

| Solvay Fluor GmbH |
| --- |
| Hans-Boeckler-Allee 20 |
| 30173 Hannover |
| Germany |

Solvay Fluor GmbH

Hans-Boeckler-Allee 20

30173 Hannover

Germany

46

| Solvay Specialty Polymers France SAS |
| --- |
| Avenue de la Republique |
| 39501 Tavaux Cedex |
| France |

Solvay Specialty Polymers France SAS

Avenue de la Republique

39501 Tavaux Cedex

France

47

| Solvay Specialty Polymers Italy SpA |
| --- |
| Viale Lombardia 20 |
| 20021 Bollate |
| Italy |

Solvay Specialty Polymers Italy SpA

Viale Lombardia 20

20021 Bollate

Italy

48

| SPEX CertiPrep LTD |
| --- |
| Dalston Gardens 2 |
| HA7 1BQ Stanmore |
| United Kingdom |

SPEX CertiPrep LTD

Dalston Gardens 2

HA7 1BQ Stanmore

United Kingdom

49

| Sterling Chemical Malta Limited |
| --- |
| V. Dimech Street 4 |
| 1504 FLORIANA |
| Malta |

Sterling Chemical Malta Limited

V. Dimech Street 4

1504 FLORIANA

Malta

50

| Sterling SpA |
| --- |
| Via della Carboneria 30 |
| 06073 Solomeo — Corciano (PG) |
| Italy |

Sterling SpA

Via della Carboneria 30

06073 Solomeo — Corciano (PG)

Italy

51

| Syngenta Limited |
| --- |
| Priestley Road Surrey Research Park 30 |
| GU2 7YH Guildford |
| United Kingdom |

Syngenta Limited

Priestley Road Surrey Research Park 30

GU2 7YH Guildford

United Kingdom

52

| Tazzetti SAU |
| --- |
| Calle Roma 2 |
| 28813 Torres de la Alameda |
| Spain |

Tazzetti SAU

Calle Roma 2

28813 Torres de la Alameda

Spain

53

| Tazzetti SpA |
| --- |
| Corso Europa 600/A |
| 10088 Volpiano |
| Italy |

Tazzetti SpA

Corso Europa 600/A

10088 Volpiano

Italy

54

| TEGA — Technische Gase und Gasetechnik GmbH |
| --- |
| Werner-von-Siemens-Str. 18 |
| D-97076 Würzburg |
| Germany |

TEGA — Technische Gase und Gasetechnik GmbH

Werner-von-Siemens-Str. 18

D-97076 Würzburg

Germany

Done at Brussels, 11 December 2015.

For the Commission

Miguel ARIAS CAÑETE

Member of the Commission

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(1)  
  OJ L 286, 31.10.2009, p. 1.

1

(2)  Commission Regulation (EU) No 537/2011 of 1 June 2011 on the mechanism for the allocation of quantities of controlled substances allowed for laboratory and analytical uses in the Union under Regulation (EC) No 1005/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on substances that deplete the ozone layer (OJ L 147, 2.6.2011, p. 4).

2

(3)  
  OJ C 55, 14.2.2015, p. 18.

3

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ANNEX I

Groups I and II

Import quotas for chlorofluorocarbons 11, 12, 113, 114 and 115 and other fully halogenated chlorofluorocarbons allocated to importers in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1005/2009 for feedstock uses and process agent uses during the period 1 January to 31 December 2016.

| Company

  ABCR Dr Braunagel GmbH & Co.KG (DE)
  Honeywell Fluorine Products Europe BV (NL)
  Mexichem UK Limited (UK)
  Solvay Specialty Polymers Italy SpA (IT)
  Syngenta Limited (UK)
  Tazzetti SAU (ES)
  Tazzetti SpA (IT)
  TEGA — Technische Gase und Gasetechnik GmbH (DE) |
| --- |

Company

ABCR Dr Braunagel GmbH & Co.KG (DE)

Honeywell Fluorine Products Europe BV (NL)

Mexichem UK Limited (UK)

Solvay Specialty Polymers Italy SpA (IT)

Syngenta Limited (UK)

Tazzetti SAU (ES)

Tazzetti SpA (IT)

TEGA — Technische Gase und Gasetechnik GmbH (DE)

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ANNEX II

Group III

Import quotas for halons allocated to importers in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1005/2009 for feedstock uses and critical uses during the period 1 January to 31 December 2016.

| Company

  ABCR Dr Braunagel GmbH & Co.KG (DE)
  Arkema France (FR)
  ATELIERS BIGATA (FR)
  BASF Agri-Production S.A.S. (FR)
  Esto plus s.r.o. (CZ)
  EUSEBI IMPIANTI SRL (IT)
  EUSEBI SERVICE SRL (IT)
  Fire Fighting Enterprises Ltd (UK)
  GIELLE DI LUIGI GALANTUCCI (IT)
  Halon & Refrigerant Services Ltd (UK)
  INTERGEO LTD (EL)
  Meridian Technical Services Limited (UK)
  Safety Hi-Tech srl (IT)
  Savi Technologie sp. z o.o. (PL) |
| --- |

Company

ABCR Dr Braunagel GmbH & Co.KG (DE)

Arkema France (FR)

ATELIERS BIGATA (FR)

BASF Agri-Production S.A.S. (FR)

Esto plus s.r.o. (CZ)

EUSEBI IMPIANTI SRL (IT)

EUSEBI SERVICE SRL (IT)

Fire Fighting Enterprises Ltd (UK)

GIELLE DI LUIGI GALANTUCCI (IT)

Halon & Refrigerant Services Ltd (UK)

INTERGEO LTD (EL)

Meridian Technical Services Limited (UK)

Safety Hi-Tech srl (IT)

Savi Technologie sp. z o.o. (PL)

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ANNEX III

Group IV

Import quotas for carbon tetrachloride allocated to importers in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1005/2009 for feedstock uses and process agent uses for the period 1 January to 31 December 2016.

| Company

  Arkema France (FR)
  Dow Deutschland Anlagengesellschaft mbH (DE)
  Mexichem UK Limited (UK) |
| --- |

Company

Arkema France (FR)

Dow Deutschland Anlagengesellschaft mbH (DE)

Mexichem UK Limited (UK)

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ANNEX IV

GROUP V

Import quotas for 1,1,1–trichloroethane allocated to importers in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1005/2009 for feedstock uses for the period 1 January to 31 December 2016.

| Company

  Arkema France (FR)
  Fujifilm Electronic Materials Europe NV (BE) |
| --- |

Company

Arkema France (FR)

Fujifilm Electronic Materials Europe NV (BE)

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ANNEX V

Group VI

Import quotas for methyl bromide allocated to importers in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1005/2009 for feedstock uses for the period 1 January to 31 December 2016.

| Company

  Albemarle Europe SPRL (BE)
  GHC Gerling, Holz & Co. Handels GmbH (DE)
  ICL-IP Europe B.V. (NL)
  Mebrom NV (BE)
  Sigma-Aldrich Chemie GmbH (DE) |
| --- |

Company

Albemarle Europe SPRL (BE)

GHC Gerling, Holz & Co. Handels GmbH (DE)

ICL-IP Europe B.V. (NL)

Mebrom NV (BE)

Sigma-Aldrich Chemie GmbH (DE)

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ANNEX VI

GROUP VII

Import quotas for hydrobromofluorocarbons allocated to importers in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1005/2009 for feedstock uses for the period 1 January to 31 December 2016.

| Company

  ABCR Dr Braunagel GmbH & Co.KG (DE)
  Hovione FarmaCiencia SA (PT)
  R.P. CHEM s.r.l. (IT)
  Sterling Chemical Malta Limited (MT)
  Sterling SpA (IT) |
| --- |

Company

ABCR Dr Braunagel GmbH & Co.KG (DE)

Hovione FarmaCiencia SA (PT)

R.P. CHEM s.r.l. (IT)

Sterling Chemical Malta Limited (MT)

Sterling SpA (IT)

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ANNEX VII

Group VIII

Import quotas for hydrochlorofluorocarbons allocated to importers in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1005/2009 for feedstock uses for the period 1 January to 31 December 2016.

| Company

  ABCR Dr Braunagel GmbH & Co.KG (DE)
  AGC Chemicals Europe, Ltd (UK)
  Arkema France (FR)
  Bayer CropScience AG (DE)
  Chemours Netherlands B.V. (NL)
  Dyneon GmbH (DE)
  Fenix Fluor Limited (UK)
  GHC Gerling, Holz & Co. Handels GmbH (DE)
  Honeywell Fluorine Products Europe BV (NL)
  Mexichem UK Limited (UK)
  Solvay Fluor GmbH (DE)
  Solvay Specialty Polymers France SAS (FR)
  Solvay Specialty Polymers Italy SpA (IT)
  Tazzetti SAU (ES)
  Tazzetti SpA (IT) |
| --- |

Company

ABCR Dr Braunagel GmbH & Co.KG (DE)

AGC Chemicals Europe, Ltd (UK)

Arkema France (FR)

Bayer CropScience AG (DE)

Chemours Netherlands B.V. (NL)

Dyneon GmbH (DE)

Fenix Fluor Limited (UK)

GHC Gerling, Holz & Co. Handels GmbH (DE)

Honeywell Fluorine Products Europe BV (NL)

Mexichem UK Limited (UK)

Solvay Fluor GmbH (DE)

Solvay Specialty Polymers France SAS (FR)

Solvay Specialty Polymers Italy SpA (IT)

Tazzetti SAU (ES)

Tazzetti SpA (IT)

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ANNEX VIII

Group IX

Import quotas for bromochloromethane allocated to importers in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1005/2009 for feedstock uses for the period 1 January to 31 December 2016.

| Company

  Albemarle Europe SPRL (BE)
  ICL-IP Europe B.V. (NL)
  LABORATORIOS MIRET S.A. (ES)
  Sigma-Aldrich Chemie GmbH (DE) |
| --- |

Company

Albemarle Europe SPRL (BE)

ICL-IP Europe B.V. (NL)

LABORATORIOS MIRET S.A. (ES)

Sigma-Aldrich Chemie GmbH (DE)

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ANNEX IX

(Commercially sensitive — in confidence — not to be published)

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ANNEX X

Undertakings entitled to produce or import for laboratory and analytical uses in 2016

The quota of controlled substances which may be used for laboratory and analytical uses, are allocated to:

| Company

  ABCR Dr Braunagel GmbH & Co.KG (DE)
  Airbus Operations SAS (FR)
  Arkema France (FR)
  Biovit d.o.o. (HR)
  Daikin Refrigerants Europe GmbH (DE)
  DIVERCHIM SA (FR)
  Honeywell Fluorine Products Europe BV (NL)
  Honeywell Speciality Chemicals Seelze GmbH (DE)
  Hudson Technologies Europe S.r.l. (IT)
  Labmix24 GmbH (DE)
  LGC Standards GmbH (DE)
  Ludwig-Maximilians-University (DE)
  Merck KGaA (DE)
  Mexichem UK Limited (UK)
  Ministry of Defense — Chemical Laboratory — Den Helder (NL)
  Safety Hi-Tech srl (IT)
  SIGMA ALDRICH CHIMIE sarl (FR)
  Sigma-Aldrich Chemie GmbH (DE)
  SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LTD (UK)
  Solvay Fluor GmbH (DE)
  Solvay Specialty Polymers France SAS (FR)
  SPEX CertiPrep LTD (UK)
  Sterling Chemical Malta Limited (MT)
  Sterling SpA (IT) |
| --- |

Company

ABCR Dr Braunagel GmbH & Co.KG (DE)

Airbus Operations SAS (FR)

Arkema France (FR)

Biovit d.o.o. (HR)

Daikin Refrigerants Europe GmbH (DE)

DIVERCHIM SA (FR)

Honeywell Fluorine Products Europe BV (NL)

Honeywell Speciality Chemicals Seelze GmbH (DE)

Hudson Technologies Europe S.r.l. (IT)

Labmix24 GmbH (DE)

LGC Standards GmbH (DE)

Ludwig-Maximilians-University (DE)

Merck KGaA (DE)

Mexichem UK Limited (UK)

Ministry of Defense — Chemical Laboratory — Den Helder (NL)

Safety Hi-Tech srl (IT)

SIGMA ALDRICH CHIMIE sarl (FR)

Sigma-Aldrich Chemie GmbH (DE)

SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LTD (UK)

Solvay Fluor GmbH (DE)

Solvay Specialty Polymers France SAS (FR)

SPEX CertiPrep LTD (UK)

Sterling Chemical Malta Limited (MT)

Sterling SpA (IT)

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ANNEX XI

(Commercially sensitive — in confidence — not to be published)

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