# Official Journal L 191/2013

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| Official Journal
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| English edition | Legislation | Volume 5612 July 2013 |

ISSN 1977-0677

doi:10.3000/19770677.L_2013.191.eng

Official Journal

of the European Union

L 191

English edition

Legislation

Volume 5612 July 2013

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| | | REGULATIONS |
| | * | Commission Regulation (EU) No 661/2013 of 8 July 2013 establishing a prohibition of fishing for greater forkbeard in EU and international waters of V, VI and VII by vessels flying the flag of Spain | 1 |
| | * | Commission Regulation (EU) No 662/2013 of 9 July 2013 establishing a prohibition of fishing for Blue ling in EU waters and international waters of Vb, VI and VII by vessels flying the flag of Spain | 3 |
| | * | Commission Regulation (EU) No 663/2013 of 10 July 2013 establishing a prohibition of fishing for Common sole in areas VIIIa and VIIIb by vessels flying the flag of Spain | 5 |
| | | Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 664/2013 of 11 July 2013 establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables | 7 |
| | | DECISIONS |
| | | 2013/372/EU |
| | * | Council Implementing Decision of 9 July 2013 amending Implementing Decision 2011/77/EU on granting Union financial assistance to Ireland | 9 |
| | | 2013/373/EU |
| | * | Council Implementing Decision of 9 July 2013 approving the update of the macroeconomic adjustment programme of Ireland | 10 |
| | | 2013/374/EU |
| | * | Council Decision of 9 July 2013 appointing a member of the Court of Auditors | 11 |

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REGULATIONS

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Commission Regulation (EU) No 661/2013 of 8 July 2013 establishing a prohibition of fishing for greater forkbeard in EU and international waters of V, VI and VII by vessels flying the flag of Spain

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Commission Regulation (EU) No 662/2013 of 9 July 2013 establishing a prohibition of fishing for Blue ling in EU waters and international waters of Vb, VI and VII by vessels flying the flag of Spain

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Commission Regulation (EU) No 663/2013 of 10 July 2013 establishing a prohibition of fishing for Common sole in areas VIIIa and VIIIb by vessels flying the flag of Spain

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Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 664/2013 of 11 July 2013 establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables

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DECISIONS

2013/372/EU

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Council Implementing Decision of 9 July 2013 amending Implementing Decision 2011/77/EU on granting Union financial assistance to Ireland

9

2013/373/EU

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Council Implementing Decision of 9 July 2013 approving the update of the macroeconomic adjustment programme of Ireland

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2013/374/EU

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Council Decision of 9 July 2013 appointing a member of the Court of Auditors

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Notice to readers — Council Regulation (EU) No 216/2013 of 7 March 2013 on the electronic publication of the Official Journal of the European Union
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Notice to readers — Council Regulation (EU) No 216/2013 of 7 March 2013 on the electronic publication of the Official Journal of the European Union

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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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REGULATIONS

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) No 661/2013

of 8 July 2013

establishing a prohibition of fishing for greater forkbeard in EU and international waters of V, VI and VII by vessels flying the flag of Spain

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

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

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy (1), and in particular Article 36(2) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Council Regulation (EU) No 1262/2012 of 20 December 2012 fixing for 2013 and 2014 the fishing opportunities for EU vessels for certain deep-sea fish stocks (2), lays down quotas for 2013. |
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(1)

Council Regulation (EU) No 1262/2012 of 20 December 2012 fixing for 2013 and 2014 the fishing opportunities for EU vessels for certain deep-sea fish stocks (2), lays down quotas for 2013.

| (2) | According to the information received by the Commission, catches of the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein have exhausted the quota allocated for 2013. |
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(2)

According to the information received by the Commission, catches of the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein have exhausted the quota allocated for 2013.

| (3) | It is therefore necessary to prohibit fishing activities for that stock, |
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(3)

It is therefore necessary to prohibit fishing activities for that stock,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Quota exhaustion

The fishing quota allocated to the Member State referred to in the Annex to this Regulation for the stock referred to therein for 2013 shall be deemed to be exhausted from the date set out in that Annex.

Article 2

Prohibitions

Fishing activities for the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein shall be prohibited from the date set out in that Annex. In particular it shall be prohibited to retain on board, relocate, tranship or land fish from that stock caught by those vessels after that date.

Article 3

Entry into force

This Regulation shall enter into force on the 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, 8 July 2013.

For the Commission, On behalf of the President,

Lowri EVANS

Director-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries

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(1)  
  OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1.

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(2)  
  OJ L 356, 22.12.2012, p. 22.

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ANNEX

| No | 09/DSS |
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| Member State | Spain |
| Stock | GFB/567- |
| Species | Greater Forkbeard (Phycis blennoides) |
| Zone | EU and international waters of V, VI and VII |
| Date | 22.6.2013 |

No

09/DSS

Member State

Spain

Stock

GFB/567-

Species

Greater Forkbeard (Phycis blennoides)

Zone

EU and international waters of V, VI and VII

Date

22.6.2013

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) No 662/2013

of 9 July 2013

establishing a prohibition of fishing for Blue ling in EU waters and international waters of Vb, VI and VII by vessels flying the flag of Spain

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

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

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy (1), and in particular Article 36(2) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Council Regulation (EU) No 40/2013 of 21 January 2013 fixing for 2013 the fishing opportunities available in EU waters and, to EU vessels, in certain non-EU waters for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks which are subject to international negotiations or agreements (2), lays down quotas for 2013. |
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(1)

Council Regulation (EU) No 40/2013 of 21 January 2013 fixing for 2013 the fishing opportunities available in EU waters and, to EU vessels, in certain non-EU waters for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks which are subject to international negotiations or agreements (2), lays down quotas for 2013.

| (2) | According to the information received by the Commission, catches of the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein have exhausted the quota allocated for 2013. |
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(2)

According to the information received by the Commission, catches of the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein have exhausted the quota allocated for 2013.

| (3) | It is therefore necessary to prohibit fishing activities for that stock, |
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(3)

It is therefore necessary to prohibit fishing activities for that stock,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Quota exhaustion

The fishing quota allocated to the Member State referred to in the Annex to this Regulation for the stock referred to therein for 2013 shall be deemed to be exhausted from the date set out in that Annex.

Article 2

Prohibitions

Fishing activities for the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein shall be prohibited from the date set out in that Annex. In particular it shall be prohibited to retain on board, relocate, tranship or land fish from that stock caught by those vessels after that date.

Article 3

Entry into force

This Regulation shall enter into force on the 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, 9 July 2013.

For the Commission, On behalf of the President,

Lowri EVANS

Director-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries

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(1)  
  OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1.

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(2)  
  OJ L 23, 25.1.2013, p. 54.

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ANNEX

| No | 10/TQ40 |
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| Member State | Spain |
| Stock | BLI/5B67- |
| Species | Blue ling (Molva dypterygia) |
| Zone | EU waters and international waters of Vb, VI, VII |
| Date | 22.6.2013 |

No

10/TQ40

Member State

Spain

Stock

BLI/5B67-

Species

Blue ling (Molva dypterygia)

Zone

EU waters and international waters of Vb, VI, VII

Date

22.6.2013

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) No 663/2013

of 10 July 2013

establishing a prohibition of fishing for Common sole in areas VIIIa and VIIIb by vessels flying the flag of Spain

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

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

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy (1), and in particular Article 36(2) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Council Regulation (EU) No 39/2013 of 21 January 2013 fixing for 2013 the fishing opportunities available to EU vessels for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks which are not subject to international negotiations or agreements (2), lays down quotas for 2013. |
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(1)

Council Regulation (EU) No 39/2013 of 21 January 2013 fixing for 2013 the fishing opportunities available to EU vessels for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks which are not subject to international negotiations or agreements (2), lays down quotas for 2013.

| (2) | According to the information received by the Commission, catches of the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein have exhausted the quota allocated for 2013. |
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(2)

According to the information received by the Commission, catches of the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein have exhausted the quota allocated for 2013.

| (3) | It is therefore necessary to prohibit fishing activities for that stock, |
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(3)

It is therefore necessary to prohibit fishing activities for that stock,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Quota exhaustion

The fishing quota allocated to the Member State referred to in the Annex to this Regulation for the stock referred to therein for 2013 shall be deemed to be exhausted from the date set out in that Annex.

Article 2

Prohibitions

Fishing activities for the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein shall be prohibited from the date set out in that Annex. In particular it shall be prohibited to retain on board, relocate, tranship or land fish from that stock caught by those vessels after that date.

Article 3

Entry into force

This Regulation shall enter into force on the 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, 10 July 2013.

For the Commission, On behalf of the President,

Lowri EVANS

Director-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries

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(1)  
  OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1.

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(2)  
  OJ L 23, 25.1.2013, p. 1.

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ANNEX

| No | 11/TQ39 |
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| Member State | Spain |
| Stock | SOL/8AB. |
| Species | Common Sole (Solea solea) |
| Zone | VIIIa and VIIIb |
| Date | 22.6.2013 |

No

11/TQ39

Member State

Spain

Stock

SOL/8AB.

Species

Common Sole (Solea solea)

Zone

VIIIa and VIIIb

Date

22.6.2013

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COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) No 664/2013

of 11 July 2013

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 Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) (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. |
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(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, |
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(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, 11 July 2013.

For the Commission, On behalf of the President,

Jerzy PLEWA

Director-General for Agriculture and Rural Development

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(1)  
  OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1.

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

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ANNEX

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

| (EUR/100 kg) |
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| CN code | Third country code (1) | Standard import value |
| 0707 00 05 | MK | 33,9 |
| TR | 105,8 |
| ZZ | 69,9 |
| 0709 93 10 | TR | 133,1 |
| ZZ | 133,1 |
| 0805 50 10 | AR | 87,0 |
| TR | 70,0 |
| UY | 80,2 |
| ZA | 97,8 |
| ZZ | 83,8 |
| 0808 10 80 | AR | 144,6 |
| BR | 105,5 |
| CL | 129,9 |
| CN | 96,2 |
| NZ | 144,2 |
| US | 155,0 |
| ZA | 115,1 |
| ZZ | 127,2 |
| 0808 30 90 | AR | 128,3 |
| CL | 147,4 |
| CN | 66,6 |
| ZA | 128,8 |
| ZZ | 117,8 |
| 0809 10 00 | IL | 275,4 |
| TR | 193,7 |
| ZZ | 234,6 |
| 0809 29 00 | TR | 346,3 |
| US | 793,8 |
| ZZ | 570,1 |
| 0809 30 | TR | 211,8 |
| ZZ | 211,8 |
| 0809 40 05 | BA | 195,8 |
| IL | 99,1 |
| MA | 99,1 |
| ZA | 125,3 |
| ZZ | 129,8 |

(EUR/100 kg)

CN code

Third country code (1)

Standard import value

0707 00 05

MK

33,9

TR

105,8

ZZ

69,9

0709 93 10

TR

133,1

ZZ

133,1

0805 50 10

AR

87,0

TR

70,0

UY

80,2

ZA

97,8

ZZ

83,8

0808 10 80

AR

144,6

BR

105,5

CL

129,9

CN

96,2

NZ

144,2

US

155,0

ZA

115,1

ZZ

127,2

0808 30 90

AR

128,3

CL

147,4

CN

66,6

ZA

128,8

ZZ

117,8

0809 10 00

IL

275,4

TR

193,7

ZZ

234,6

0809 29 00

TR

346,3

US

793,8

ZZ

570,1

0809 30

TR

211,8

ZZ

211,8

0809 40 05

BA

195,8

IL

99,1

MA

99,1

ZA

125,3

ZZ

129,8

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(1)  Nomenclature of countries laid down by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1833/2006 (OJ L 354, 14.12.2006, p. 19). Code ‘
  ZZ
  ’ stands for ‘of other origin’.

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DECISIONS

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COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING DECISION

of 9 July 2013

amending Implementing Decision 2011/77/EU on granting Union financial assistance to Ireland

(2013/372/EU)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

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

Having regard to Council Regulation (EU) No 407/2010 of 11 May 2010 establishing a European financial stabilisation mechanism (1), and in particular Article 3(2) and (7) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,

Whereas:

| (1) | Upon a request by Ireland, the Council granted financial assistance to it by means of Implementing Decision 2011/77/EU (2) in support of a strong economic and financial reform programme aiming at restoring confidence, enabling the return of the economy to sustainable growth, and safeguarding financial stability in Ireland, the euro area and the Union. |
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(1)

Upon a request by Ireland, the Council granted financial assistance to it by means of Implementing Decision 2011/77/EU (2) in support of a strong economic and financial reform programme aiming at restoring confidence, enabling the return of the economy to sustainable growth, and safeguarding financial stability in Ireland, the euro area and the Union.

| (2) | In line with Article 3(9) of Implementing Decision 2011/77/EU, the Commission, together with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and in liaison with the European Central Bank (ECB), has conducted the tenth review of the Irish authorities’ progress on the implementation of the agreed measures as well as of the effectiveness and economic and social impact of the agreed measures. |
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(2)

In line with Article 3(9) of Implementing Decision 2011/77/EU, the Commission, together with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and in liaison with the European Central Bank (ECB), has conducted the tenth review of the Irish authorities’ progress on the implementation of the agreed measures as well as of the effectiveness and economic and social impact of the agreed measures.

| (3) | Following the political agreement reached by the European Parliament and the Council, it is expected that the legislation setting up a Single Supervisory Mechanism (SSM) will be adopted soon. In this context the next EU-wide stress tests of banks, to be conducted under the aegis of the European Banking Authority (EBA), will not take place in 2013 as previously expected. |
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(3)

Following the political agreement reached by the European Parliament and the Council, it is expected that the legislation setting up a Single Supervisory Mechanism (SSM) will be adopted soon. In this context the next EU-wide stress tests of banks, to be conducted under the aegis of the European Banking Authority (EBA), will not take place in 2013 as previously expected.

| (4) | In preparation for the SSM entry stress test and with a view to (i) having meaningful diagnostics before the programme ends and (ii) ensuring as much as possible consistency across different assessment exercises, Ireland should therefore carry out a series of preparatory steps, including a preliminary comprehensive balance sheet assessment, before the end of 2013. |
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(4)

In preparation for the SSM entry stress test and with a view to (i) having meaningful diagnostics before the programme ends and (ii) ensuring as much as possible consistency across different assessment exercises, Ireland should therefore carry out a series of preparatory steps, including a preliminary comprehensive balance sheet assessment, before the end of 2013.

| (5) | Ireland has reaffirmed its commitment to transfer, without delay, the responsibility for the water sector from local authorities to a national public utility and to introduce water charges for households. Ireland has demonstrated good progress in carrying out the reform of its water sector, including with the enactment of legislation, the establishment of Irish Water and the completion of operational steps for the transition process. Technical reasons would justify deferring the introduction of water charges for households to 2014, without compromising the reform process as whole. |
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(5)

Ireland has reaffirmed its commitment to transfer, without delay, the responsibility for the water sector from local authorities to a national public utility and to introduce water charges for households. Ireland has demonstrated good progress in carrying out the reform of its water sector, including with the enactment of legislation, the establishment of Irish Water and the completion of operational steps for the transition process. Technical reasons would justify deferring the introduction of water charges for households to 2014, without compromising the reform process as whole.

| (6) | In light of those developments and considerations, Implementing Decision 2011/77/EU should be amended, |
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(6)

In light of those developments and considerations, Implementing Decision 2011/77/EU should be amended,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Article 3, paragraph 10, of Implementing Decision 2011/77/EU is amended as follows:

| (1) | point (a) is replaced by the following:






  ‘(a) | complete a balance sheet assessment before the end of the programme, as part of the preparatory work towards a stress test to be conducted in accordance with the new EU methodology;’; |
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(1)

point (a) is replaced by the following:

‘(a)

complete a balance sheet assessment before the end of the programme, as part of the preparatory work towards a stress test to be conducted in accordance with the new EU methodology;’;

| (2) | the following point is added:






  ‘(c) | communicate to the Commission the funding model for Irish Water and announce a definitive time-plan for the introduction of domestic water charges in the fourth quarter of 2014.’. |
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(2)

the following point is added:

‘(c)

communicate to the Commission the funding model for Irish Water and announce a definitive time-plan for the introduction of domestic water charges in the fourth quarter of 2014.’.

Article 2

This Decision shall take effect on the day of its notification.

Article 3

This Decision is addressed to Ireland.

Done at Brussels, 9 July 2013.

For the Council

The President

L. LINKEVIČIUS

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(1)  
  OJ L 118, 12.5.2010, p. 1.

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(2)  
  OJ L 30, 4.2.2011, p. 34.

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COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING DECISION

of 9 July 2013

approving the update of the macroeconomic adjustment programme of Ireland

(2013/373/EU)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

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

Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 472/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 May 2013 on the strengthening of economic and budgetary surveillance of Member States in the euro area experiencing or threatened with serious difficulties with respect to their financial stability (1), and in particular Article 7(5) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,

Whereas:

| (1) | Regulation (EU) No 472/2013 applies to Member States already in receipt of financial assistance, including those from the European financial stabilisation mechanism (EFSM) and/or European Financial Stability Facility (EFSF), at the time of its entry into force. |
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(1)

Regulation (EU) No 472/2013 applies to Member States already in receipt of financial assistance, including those from the European financial stabilisation mechanism (EFSM) and/or European Financial Stability Facility (EFSF), at the time of its entry into force.

| (2) | Regulation (EU) No 472/2013 sets rules for the approval of macroeconomic adjustment programme for Member States in receipt of such financial assistance, which need to be articulated with Council Regulation (EU) No 407/2010 of 11 May 2010 establishing a European financial stabilisation mechanism (2) when the Member State concerned receives assistance both from the EFSM and from other sources. |
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(2)

Regulation (EU) No 472/2013 sets rules for the approval of macroeconomic adjustment programme for Member States in receipt of such financial assistance, which need to be articulated with Council Regulation (EU) No 407/2010 of 11 May 2010 establishing a European financial stabilisation mechanism (2) when the Member State concerned receives assistance both from the EFSM and from other sources.

| (3) | Ireland has been granted financial assistance both from the EFSM by means of Council Implementing Decision 2011/77/EU of 7 December 2010 on granting Union financial assistance to Ireland (3) and from the EFSF. |
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(3)

Ireland has been granted financial assistance both from the EFSM by means of Council Implementing Decision 2011/77/EU of 7 December 2010 on granting Union financial assistance to Ireland (3) and from the EFSF.

| (4) | For reasons of consistency the approval of the update to the macroeconomic adjustment programme for Ireland under Regulation (EU) No 472/2013 should be done by reference to the relevant provisions of Implementing Decision 2011/77/EU. |
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(4)

For reasons of consistency the approval of the update to the macroeconomic adjustment programme for Ireland under Regulation (EU) No 472/2013 should be done by reference to the relevant provisions of Implementing Decision 2011/77/EU.

| (5) | In line with Article 3(9) of Implementing Decision 2011/77/EU, the Commission, together with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and in liaison with the European Central Bank (ECB), has conducted the tenth review of the Irish authorities’ progress on the implementation of the agreed measures as well as of the effectiveness and economic and social impact of the agreed measures. As a consequence of this review, some changes need to be made to the existing macroeconomic adjustment programme. |
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(5)

In line with Article 3(9) of Implementing Decision 2011/77/EU, the Commission, together with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and in liaison with the European Central Bank (ECB), has conducted the tenth review of the Irish authorities’ progress on the implementation of the agreed measures as well as of the effectiveness and economic and social impact of the agreed measures. As a consequence of this review, some changes need to be made to the existing macroeconomic adjustment programme.

| (6) | Those changes are contained in Council Implementing Decision 2013/372/EU (4) amending Implementing Decision 2011/77/EU, |
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(6)

Those changes are contained in Council Implementing Decision 2013/372/EU (4) amending Implementing Decision 2011/77/EU,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The measures specified in Article 3(10) of Implementing Decision 2011/77/EU to be taken by Ireland during 2013 as part of its macroeconomic adjustment programme are hereby approved.

Article 2

This Decision shall take effect on the day of its notification.

Article 3

This Decision is addressed to Ireland.

Done at Brussels, 9 July 2013.

For the Council

The President

L. LINKEVIČIUS

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(1)  
  OJ L 140, 27.5.2013, p. 1.

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(2)  
  OJ L 118, 12.5.2010, p. 1.

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(3)  
  OJ L 30, 4.2.2011, p. 34.

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(4)  See page 9 of this Official Journal.

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COUNCIL DECISION

of 9 July 2013

appointing a member of the Court of Auditors

(2013/374/EU)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 286(2) thereof,

Having regard to the Treaty of Accession of the Republic of Croatia,

Having regard to the Opinion of the European Parliament (1),

Whereas:

| (1) | In accordance with the second subparagraph of Article 285 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, the Court of Auditors shall consist of one national of each Member State. |
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In accordance with the second subparagraph of Article 285 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, the Court of Auditors shall consist of one national of each Member State.

| (2) | Following the accession of the Republic of Croatia to the European Union, the Court of Auditors should be enlarged by the appointment of an additional member for a term of office of six years, |
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(2)

Following the accession of the Republic of Croatia to the European Union, the Court of Auditors should be enlarged by the appointment of an additional member for a term of office of six years,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Mr Neven MATES is hereby appointed member of the Court of Auditors for a period of six years from 15 July 2013 to 14 July 2019.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 9 July 2013.

For the Council

The President

R. ŠADŽIUS

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(1)  Opinion of 12 June 2013 (not yet published in the Official Journal).

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