# Official Journal L 331/2016

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| English edition | Legislation | Volume 596 December 2016 |

ISSN 1977-0677

Official Journal

of the European Union

L 331

English edition

Legislation

Volume 596 December 2016

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| | | REGULATIONS |
| | * | Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/2129 of 5 December 2016 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/220 laying down rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 1217/2009 setting up a network for the collection of accountancy data on the incomes and business operation of agricultural holdings in the European Union | 1 |
| | | Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/2130 of 5 December 2016 establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables | 4 |
| | | DECISIONS |
| | * | Council Decision (EU) 2016/2131 of 17 October 2016 on the position to be taken on behalf of the European Union within the Association Council set up by the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an Association between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Lebanon, of the other part, as regards the adoption of EU-Lebanon Partnership Priorities, including the Compact | 6 |
| | * | Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2016/2132 of 5 December 2016 on greenhouse gas emissions for each Member State for the year 2013 covered by Decision No 406/2009/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council | 9 |
| | * | Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2016/2133 of 5 December 2016 terminating the anti-dumping proceeding concerning the imports of certain manganese oxides originating in Brazil, Georgia, India and Mexico | 12 |

Contents

II   Non-legislative acts

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REGULATIONS

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Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/2129 of 5 December 2016 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/220 laying down rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 1217/2009 setting up a network for the collection of accountancy data on the incomes and business operation of agricultural holdings in the European Union

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Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/2130 of 5 December 2016 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 (EU) 2016/2131 of 17 October 2016 on the position to be taken on behalf of the European Union within the Association Council set up by the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an Association between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Lebanon, of the other part, as regards the adoption of EU-Lebanon Partnership Priorities, including the Compact

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Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2016/2132 of 5 December 2016 on greenhouse gas emissions for each Member State for the year 2013 covered by Decision No 406/2009/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council

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Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2016/2133 of 5 December 2016 terminating the anti-dumping proceeding concerning the imports of certain manganese oxides originating in Brazil, Georgia, India and Mexico

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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 IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2016/2129

of 5 December 2016

amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/220 laying down rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 1217/2009 setting up a network for the collection of accountancy data on the incomes and business operation of agricultural holdings in the European Union

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

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

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1217/2009 of 30 November 2009 setting up a network for the collection of accountancy data on the incomes and business operation of agricultural holdings in the European Union (1), and in particular the third subparagraph of Article 5(1), Article 5a(2) and (4), Article 5b(7) and the third subparagraph of Article 8(3) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Annex I to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/220 (2) sets out the threshold of economic size per Member State. Given that the importance of larger agricultural holdings in the agricultural structure in Bulgaria and Austria is increasing, it is appropriate to increase the threshold of economic size for these Member States laid down in that Annex. |
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(1)

Annex I to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/220 (2) sets out the threshold of economic size per Member State. Given that the importance of larger agricultural holdings in the agricultural structure in Bulgaria and Austria is increasing, it is appropriate to increase the threshold of economic size for these Member States laid down in that Annex.

| (2) | Annex II to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/220 sets out the number of returning holdings per Member State and per Farm Accountancy Data Network (FADN) division. Due to structural changes of agriculture in Bulgaria, it is appropriate to adjust accordingly the number of returning holdings per division for this Member State laid down in that Annex. Due to structural changes in agriculture in Denmark and Austria which have led to a decrease in the overall number of holdings, it is appropriate to decrease accordingly the number of returning holdings for those Member States laid down in that Annex. |
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(2)

Annex II to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/220 sets out the number of returning holdings per Member State and per Farm Accountancy Data Network (FADN) division. Due to structural changes of agriculture in Bulgaria, it is appropriate to adjust accordingly the number of returning holdings per division for this Member State laid down in that Annex. Due to structural changes in agriculture in Denmark and Austria which have led to a decrease in the overall number of holdings, it is appropriate to decrease accordingly the number of returning holdings for those Member States laid down in that Annex.

| (3) | In view of the changes provided for in this Regulation, Bulgaria, Denmark and Austria should be requested to revise their respective selection plans for the accounting year 2017. |
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(3)

In view of the changes provided for in this Regulation, Bulgaria, Denmark and Austria should be requested to revise their respective selection plans for the accounting year 2017.

| (4) | Part B of Annex IV to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/220 sets out the correspondence between the headings of the Farm Structure Surveys (FSS) referred to in Regulation (EC) No 1166/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council (3) and the farm return of the FADN. Since no calculation of the standard output for ‘Other rabbits’ is required, it is necessary to adjust the correspondence between the headings of the FSS and the FADN by removing the mentioned characteristic. |
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(4)

Part B of Annex IV to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/220 sets out the correspondence between the headings of the Farm Structure Surveys (FSS) referred to in Regulation (EC) No 1166/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council (3) and the farm return of the FADN. Since no calculation of the standard output for ‘Other rabbits’ is required, it is necessary to adjust the correspondence between the headings of the FSS and the FADN by removing the mentioned characteristic.

| (5) | Annexes VI, VII and VIII to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/220 set out the method for the calculation to determine the standard outputs, the method by which the importance of the gainful activities is estimated and the form and layout of the farm return respectively. For the sake of clarity, those Annexes should provide for additional information and clarification relating to certain instructions and definitions. |
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(5)

Annexes VI, VII and VIII to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/220 set out the method for the calculation to determine the standard outputs, the method by which the importance of the gainful activities is estimated and the form and layout of the farm return respectively. For the sake of clarity, those Annexes should provide for additional information and clarification relating to certain instructions and definitions.

| (6) | Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/220 should therefore be amended accordingly. |
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(6)

Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/220 should therefore be amended accordingly.

| (7) | The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee for the Farm Accountancy Data Network, |
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(7)

The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee for the Farm Accountancy Data Network,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/220 is amended as follows:

| (1) | in Article 3(2), the following subparagraph is added:
  ‘Bulgaria, Denmark and Austria shall revise the respective selection plans they notified for the accounting year 2017. They shall notify their respective revised selection plans for that accounting year to the Commission by 31 March 2017.’; |
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(1)

in Article 3(2), the following subparagraph is added:

‘Bulgaria, Denmark and Austria shall revise the respective selection plans they notified for the accounting year 2017. They shall notify their respective revised selection plans for that accounting year to the Commission by 31 March 2017.’;

| (2) | Annexes I, II, IV, VI, VII and VIII are amended in accordance with the Annex to this Regulation. |
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(2)

Annexes I, II, IV, VI, VII and VIII are amended in accordance with the Annex to this Regulation.

Article 2

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

It shall apply from the accounting year 2017.

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

Done at Brussels, 5 December 2016.

For the Commission

The President

Jean-Claude JUNCKER

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(1)  
  OJ L 328, 15.12.2009, p. 27.

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(2)  Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/220 of 3 February 2015 laying down rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 1217/2009 setting up a network for the collection of accountancy data on the incomes and business operation of agricultural holdings in the European Union (OJ L 46, 19.2.2015, p. 1).

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(3)  Regulation (EC) No 1166/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 November 2008 on farm structure surveys and the survey on agricultural production methods and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 571/88 (OJ L 321, 1.12.2008, p. 14).

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ANNEX

Annexes I, II, IV, VI, VII and VIII to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/220 are amended as follows:

| (1) | Annex I is amended as follows:






  (a) | the entry concerning Bulgaria is replaced by the following:






  ‘Bulgaria | 4 000 ’ |
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(1)

Annex I is amended as follows:

(a)

the entry concerning Bulgaria is replaced by the following:

‘Bulgaria

4 000 ’

| (b) | the entry concerning Austria is replaced by the following:






  ‘Austria | 15 000 ’ |
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(b)

the entry concerning Austria is replaced by the following:

‘Austria

15 000 ’

| (2) | Annex II is amended as follows:






  (a) | the entry concerning Bulgaria is replaced by the following: | ‘BULGARIA | |
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| 831 | Северозападен (Severozapaden) | 393 |
| 832 | Северен централен (Severen tsentralen) | 377 |
| 833 | Североизточен (Severoiztochen) | 347 |
| 834 | Югозападен (Yugozapaden) | 222 |
| 835 | Южен централен (Yuzhen tsentralen) | 482 |
| 836 | Югоизточен (Yugoiztochen) | 381 |
| Total Bulgaria | 2 202 ’ |

(2)

Annex II is amended as follows:

(a)

the entry concerning Bulgaria is replaced by the following:

‘BULGARIA

831

Северозападен (Severozapaden)

393

832

Северен централен (Severen tsentralen)

377

833

Североизточен (Severoiztochen)

347

834

Югозападен (Yugozapaden)

222

835

Южен централен (Yuzhen tsentralen)

482

836

Югоизточен (Yugoiztochen)

381

Total Bulgaria

2 202 ’

| (b) | the entry concerning Denmark is replaced by the following:







  ‘370 | DENMARK | 1 850 ’ |
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(b)

the entry concerning Denmark is replaced by the following:

‘370

DENMARK

1 850 ’

| (c) | the entry concerning Austria is replaced by the following:







  ‘660 | AUSTRIA | 1 800 ’ |
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(c)

the entry concerning Austria is replaced by the following:

‘660

AUSTRIA

1 800 ’

| (3) | In Annex IV, part B, in the table, the entry concerning code 3.06. is replaced by the following:








  ‘3.06. | C_6 | Rabbits, breeding females | 610. | Rabbits, breeding females’ |
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(3)

In Annex IV, part B, in the table, the entry concerning code 3.06. is replaced by the following:

‘3.06.

C_6

Rabbits, breeding females

610.

Rabbits, breeding females’

| (4) | In Annex VI, Section 2, point (b), first indent, the last sentence is replaced by the following:

  ‘Less-favoured areas and areas facing natural and other specific constraints are not considered as geographical units.’ |
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(4)

In Annex VI, Section 2, point (b), first indent, the last sentence is replaced by the following:

‘Less-favoured areas and areas facing natural and other specific constraints are not considered as geographical units.’

| (5) | In Annex VII, part A, the second sentence of the third paragraph is replaced by the following:

  ‘Wine and olive oil production are regarded as agricultural activities if the bought-in proportion of wine or olive oil is not significant.’ |
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(5)

In Annex VII, part A, the second sentence of the third paragraph is replaced by the following:

‘Wine and olive oil production are regarded as agricultural activities if the bought-in proportion of wine or olive oil is not significant.’

| (6) | In Annex VIII, table D, the description of the category concerning code 7020 is replaced by the following:

  ‘All other intangible assets that cannot easily be bought or sold (e.g. software, licences, etc.). The heading must be completed and the amounts entered are subject to depreciation in column DY.’ |
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(6)

In Annex VIII, table D, the description of the category concerning code 7020 is replaced by the following:

‘All other intangible assets that cannot easily be bought or sold (e.g. software, licences, etc.). The heading must be completed and the amounts entered are subject to depreciation in column DY.’

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COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2016/2130

of 5 December 2016

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. |
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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, 5 December 2016.

For the Commission,

On behalf of the President,

Jerzy PLEWA

Director-General

Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development

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

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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 |
| 0702 00 00 | CL | 115,2 |
| MA | 94,0 |
| TN | 200,0 |
| TR | 114,6 |
| ZZ | 131,0 |
| 0707 00 05 | EG | 191,7 |
| MA | 59,0 |
| TR | 159,4 |
| ZZ | 136,7 |
| 0709 93 10 | MA | 99,7 |
| TR | 157,5 |
| ZZ | 128,6 |
| 0805 10 20 | TR | 57,5 |
| UY | 62,9 |
| ZA | 59,7 |
| ZZ | 60,0 |
| 0805 20 10 | MA | 67,4 |
| TR | 71,7 |
| ZZ | 69,6 |
| 0805 20 30 , 0805 20 50 , 0805 20 70 , 0805 20 90 | JM | 114,6 |
| PE | 95,4 |
| TR | 80,9 |
| ZZ | 97,0 |
| 0805 50 10 | TR | 81,8 |
| ZZ | 81,8 |
| 0808 10 80 | US | 100,7 |
| ZA | 172,3 |
| ZZ | 136,5 |
| 0808 30 90 | CN | 106,3 |
| TR | 126,8 |
| ZZ | 116,6 |

(EUR/100 kg)

CN code

Third country code (1)

Standard import value

0702 00 00

CL

115,2

MA

94,0

TN

200,0

TR

114,6

ZZ

131,0

0707 00 05

EG

191,7

MA

59,0

TR

159,4

ZZ

136,7

0709 93 10

MA

99,7

TR

157,5

ZZ

128,6

0805 10 20

TR

57,5

UY

62,9

ZA

59,7

ZZ

60,0

0805 20 10

MA

67,4

TR

71,7

ZZ

69,6

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

JM

114,6

PE

95,4

TR

80,9

ZZ

97,0

0805 50 10

TR

81,8

ZZ

81,8

0808 10 80

US

100,7

ZA

172,3

ZZ

136,5

0808 30 90

CN

106,3

TR

126,8

ZZ

116,6

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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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COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2016/2131

of 17 October 2016

on the position to be taken on behalf of the European Union within the Association Council set up by the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an Association between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Lebanon, of the other part, as regards the adoption of EU-Lebanon Partnership Priorities, including the Compact

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 217 in conjunction with Article 218(9) thereof,

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

Whereas:

| (1) | The Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an Association between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Lebanon, of the other part (1) (the ‘Agreement’) was signed on 17 June 2002 and entered into force on 1 April 2006. |
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(1)

The Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an Association between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Lebanon, of the other part (1) (the ‘Agreement’) was signed on 17 June 2002 and entered into force on 1 April 2006.

| (2) | A Joint Communication by the High Representative and by the European Commission of 18 November 2015 on the Review of the European Neighbourhood Policy has been welcomed by the Council Conclusions of 14 December 2015, where, inter alia, the Council confirmed the intention to start a new phase of engagement with partners in 2016 which could lead to the setting of new partnership priorities, where appropriate, focused on agreed priorities and interests. |
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(2)

A Joint Communication by the High Representative and by the European Commission of 18 November 2015 on the Review of the European Neighbourhood Policy has been welcomed by the Council Conclusions of 14 December 2015, where, inter alia, the Council confirmed the intention to start a new phase of engagement with partners in 2016 which could lead to the setting of new partnership priorities, where appropriate, focused on agreed priorities and interests.

| (3) | The shared goal of the Union and Lebanon for a common area of peace, prosperity and stability necessitates working together, particularly through co-ownership and differentiation, and taking account of Lebanon's key role in the region. |
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(3)

The shared goal of the Union and Lebanon for a common area of peace, prosperity and stability necessitates working together, particularly through co-ownership and differentiation, and taking account of Lebanon's key role in the region.

| (4) | While addressing the most urgent challenges, the Union and Lebanon continue to pursue the core objectives of their long-term partnership and to work towards the stability of the country and the region as well as sustained economic growth through strong state institutions and the revitalisation of the Lebanese economy. |
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(4)

While addressing the most urgent challenges, the Union and Lebanon continue to pursue the core objectives of their long-term partnership and to work towards the stability of the country and the region as well as sustained economic growth through strong state institutions and the revitalisation of the Lebanese economy.

| (5) | The position of the Union within the Association Council set up by the Agreement should therefore be based on the attached draft Decision, |
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(5)

The position of the Union within the Association Council set up by the Agreement should therefore be based on the attached draft Decision,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The position to be taken on behalf of the European Union within the Association Council set up by the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an Association between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the the Republic of Lebanon, of the other part, as regards the adoption of EU-Lebanon Partnership Priorities, including the Compact, shall be based on the draft Decision of the EU-Lebanon Association Council attached to this Decision.

Article 2

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

Done at Luxembourg, 17 October 2016.

For the Council

The President

F. MOGHERINI

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(1)  Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an Association between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Lebanon, of the other part (OJ L 143, 30.5.2006, p. 2).

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DECISION No 1/2016 OF THE EU-LEBANON ASSOCIATION COUNCIL

of ...

agreeing on EU-Lebanon Partnership Priorities

THE EU-LEBANON ASSOCIATION COUNCIL,

Having regard to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an Association between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Lebanon, of the other part,

Whereas:

| (1) | The Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an Association between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Lebanon, of the other part (the ‘Agreement’) was signed on 17 June 2002 and entered into force on 1 April 2006. |
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(1)

The Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an Association between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Lebanon, of the other part (the ‘Agreement’) was signed on 17 June 2002 and entered into force on 1 April 2006.

| (2) | Article 76 of the Agreement gives the Association Council the power to take decisions for the purposes of attaining the objectives of the Agreement in the cases provided for therein and to make appropriate recommendations. |
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(2)

Article 76 of the Agreement gives the Association Council the power to take decisions for the purposes of attaining the objectives of the Agreement in the cases provided for therein and to make appropriate recommendations.

| (3) | Article 86 of the Agreement states that the Parties are to take any general or specific measures required to fulfil their obligations under the Agreement and are to ensure that the objectives set out in the Agreement are attained. |
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(3)

Article 86 of the Agreement states that the Parties are to take any general or specific measures required to fulfil their obligations under the Agreement and are to ensure that the objectives set out in the Agreement are attained.

| (4) | The second EU-Lebanon Action Plan, which was agreed in 2013 with the objective of furthering cooperation in the areas identified in the Agreement, came to an end in 2015 and has not been renewed. |
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(4)

The second EU-Lebanon Action Plan, which was agreed in 2013 with the objective of furthering cooperation in the areas identified in the Agreement, came to an end in 2015 and has not been renewed.

| (5) | The Review of the European Neighbourhood Policy in 2016 proposed a new phase of engagement with partners, allowing for a greater sense of ownership by both sides. |
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(5)

The Review of the European Neighbourhood Policy in 2016 proposed a new phase of engagement with partners, allowing for a greater sense of ownership by both sides.

| (6) | The EU and Lebanon have agreed to consolidate their partnership by agreeing on a set of priorities for the period 2016–2020, with the aim of supporting and strengthening Lebanon's resilience and stability while seeking to address the impact of the protracted conflict in Syria. |
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(6)

The EU and Lebanon have agreed to consolidate their partnership by agreeing on a set of priorities for the period 2016–2020, with the aim of supporting and strengthening Lebanon's resilience and stability while seeking to address the impact of the protracted conflict in Syria.

| (7) | The Parties to the Agreement have agreed on the text of the EU-Lebanon Partnership Priorities, including the Compact, which will support the implementation of the Agreement, focusing on cooperation in relation to a set of commonly identified shared interests, which will be given priority, |
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(7)

The Parties to the Agreement have agreed on the text of the EU-Lebanon Partnership Priorities, including the Compact, which will support the implementation of the Agreement, focusing on cooperation in relation to a set of commonly identified shared interests, which will be given priority,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The Association Council recommends that the Parties implement the EU-Lebanon Partnership Priorities, including the Compact, which are set out in the Annex to this Decision.

Article 2

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

Done at ...,

For the EU-Lebanon Association Council

The President

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COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING DECISION (EU) 2016/2132

of 5 December 2016

on greenhouse gas emissions for each Member State for the year 2013 covered by Decision No 406/2009/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

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

Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 525/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 May 2013 on a mechanism for monitoring and reporting greenhouse gas emissions and for reporting other information at national and Union level relevant to climate change and repealing Decision No 280/2004/EC (1), and in particular Article 19(6) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Decision No 406/2009/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (2) lays down greenhouse gas emissions limits (annual emission allocations) for each Member State for each year of the period 2013 to 2020 and a mechanism to annually assess compliance with those limits. Member States' annual emissions allocations expressed in tonnes of CO2 equivalent are contained in Commission Decision 2013/162/EU (3). Those amounts were adjusted by Commission Implementing Decision 2013/634/EU (4). |
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(1)

Decision No 406/2009/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (2) lays down greenhouse gas emissions limits (annual emission allocations) for each Member State for each year of the period 2013 to 2020 and a mechanism to annually assess compliance with those limits. Member States' annual emissions allocations expressed in tonnes of CO2 equivalent are contained in Commission Decision 2013/162/EU (3). Those amounts were adjusted by Commission Implementing Decision 2013/634/EU (4).

| (2) | Article 19 of Regulation (EU) No 525/2013 provides for a procedure for the review of Member States' greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions inventories for the purposes of assessing compliance with Decision No 406/2009/EC. The review of the GHG inventories for the year 2013 was delayed by 1 year given the technical impossibility for Member States to report their 2013 emissions data in time due to the malfunctioning of the software provided by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) that is used for the compilation and reporting of GHG inventories. The review was therefore made on the basis of the 2013 emissions data reported to the Commission in April 2016 in accordance with the procedures laid down in Chapter III and Annex XVI to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 749/2014 (5). |
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(2)

Article 19 of Regulation (EU) No 525/2013 provides for a procedure for the review of Member States' greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions inventories for the purposes of assessing compliance with Decision No 406/2009/EC. The review of the GHG inventories for the year 2013 was delayed by 1 year given the technical impossibility for Member States to report their 2013 emissions data in time due to the malfunctioning of the software provided by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) that is used for the compilation and reporting of GHG inventories. The review was therefore made on the basis of the 2013 emissions data reported to the Commission in April 2016 in accordance with the procedures laid down in Chapter III and Annex XVI to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 749/2014 (5).

| (3) | The total amount of GHG emissions for the year 2013 covered by Decision No 406/2009/EC for each Member State should take into consideration the technical corrections and revised estimates calculated during the review as contained in the final review reports pursuant to Article 35 of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 749/2014. |
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(3)

The total amount of GHG emissions for the year 2013 covered by Decision No 406/2009/EC for each Member State should take into consideration the technical corrections and revised estimates calculated during the review as contained in the final review reports pursuant to Article 35 of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 749/2014.

| (4) | This Decision should enter into force on the day of its publication in order to be aligned with the provisions of Article 19(7) of Regulation (EU) No 525/2013 which sets the date of publication of this Decision as the starting point for the 4-month period when Member States are allowed to use the flexibility mechanisms under Decision No 406/2009/EC, |
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(4)

This Decision should enter into force on the day of its publication in order to be aligned with the provisions of Article 19(7) of Regulation (EU) No 525/2013 which sets the date of publication of this Decision as the starting point for the 4-month period when Member States are allowed to use the flexibility mechanisms under Decision No 406/2009/EC,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The total sum of greenhouse gas emissions covered by Decision No 406/2009/EC for each Member State for the year 2013 arising from the corrected inventory data upon completion of the review conducted pursuant to Article 19(3) of Regulation (EU) No 525/2013 is set out in the Annex to this Decision.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 5 December 2016.

For the Commission

The President

Jean-Claude JUNCKER

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(1)  
  OJ L 165, 18.6.2013, p. 13.

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(2)  Decision No 406/2009/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2009 on the effort of Member States to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions to meet the Community's greenhouse gas emission reduction commitments up to 2020 (OJ L 140, 5.6.2009, p. 136).

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(3)  Commission Decision 2013/162/EU of 26 March 2013 on determining Member States' annual emission allocations for the period from 2013 to 2020 pursuant to Decision No 406/2009/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 90, 28.3.2013, p. 106).

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(4)  Commission Implementing Decision 2013/634/EU of 31 October 2013 on the adjustments to Member States' annual emission allocations for the period from 2013 to 2020 pursuant to Decision No 406/2009/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 292, 1.11.2013, p. 19).

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(5)  Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 749/2014 of 30 June 2014 on structure, format, submission processes and review of information reported by Member States pursuant to Regulation (EU) No 525/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 203, 11.7.2014, p. 23).

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ANNEX

| Member State | Greenhouse gas emissions for the year 2013 covered by Decision No 406/2009/EC
  (tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent) |
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| Belgium | 74 264 633 |
| Bulgaria | 22 238 074 |
| Czech Republic | 61 457 570 |
| Denmark | 33 705 936 |
| Germany | 460 204 908 |
| Estonia | 5 752 963 |
| Ireland | 42 206 805 |
| Greece | 44 184 593 |
| Spain | 200 277 677 |
| France | 366 116 651 |
| Croatia | 15 125 525 |
| Italy | 273 349 154 |
| Cyprus | 3 938 120 |
| Latvia | 8 776 857 |
| Lithuania | 12 449 462 |
| Luxembourg | 9 365 298 |
| Hungary | 38 436 981 |
| Malta | 1 250 779 |
| Netherlands | 108 253 385 |
| Austria | 50 097 324 |
| Poland | 186 095 049 |
| Portugal | 38 610 318 |
| Romania | 72 718 616 |
| Slovenia | 10 925 247 |
| Slovakia | 21 080 248 |
| Finland | 31 588 117 |
| Sweden | 35 278 781 |
| United Kingdom | 339 450 356 |

Member State

Greenhouse gas emissions for the year 2013 covered by Decision No 406/2009/EC

(tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent)

Belgium

74 264 633

Bulgaria

22 238 074

Czech Republic

61 457 570

Denmark

33 705 936

Germany

460 204 908

Estonia

5 752 963

Ireland

42 206 805

Greece

44 184 593

Spain

200 277 677

France

366 116 651

Croatia

15 125 525

Italy

273 349 154

Cyprus

3 938 120

Latvia

8 776 857

Lithuania

12 449 462

Luxembourg

9 365 298

Hungary

38 436 981

Malta

1 250 779

Netherlands

108 253 385

Austria

50 097 324

Poland

186 095 049

Portugal

38 610 318

Romania

72 718 616

Slovenia

10 925 247

Slovakia

21 080 248

Finland

31 588 117

Sweden

35 278 781

United Kingdom

339 450 356

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6.12.2016

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Official Journal of the European Union

L 331/12

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COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING DECISION (EU) 2016/2133

of 5 December 2016

terminating the anti-dumping proceeding concerning the imports of certain manganese oxides originating in Brazil, Georgia, India and Mexico

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

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

Having regard to Regulation (EU) 2016/1036 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 June 2016 on protection against dumped imports from countries not members of the European Union (1), and in particular Article 9 thereof,

Whereas:

A.   PROCEDURE

PROCEDURE

Initiation

Initiation

| (1) | On 17 December 2015, the European Commission (‘the Commission’) initiated an anti-dumping investigation with regard to imports into the Union of certain manganese oxides originating in Brazil, Georgia, India and Mexico (‘the countries concerned’) on the basis of Article 5 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1225/2009 (2) (‘the basic Regulation’). It published a Notice of Initiation in the Official Journal of the European Union (3) (‘the Notice of Initiation’). |
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(1)

On 17 December 2015, the European Commission (‘the Commission’) initiated an anti-dumping investigation with regard to imports into the Union of certain manganese oxides originating in Brazil, Georgia, India and Mexico (‘the countries concerned’) on the basis of Article 5 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1225/2009 (2) (‘the basic Regulation’). It published a Notice of Initiation in the Official Journal of the European Union (3) (‘the Notice of Initiation’).

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| (2) | The Commission initiated the investigation following a complaint lodged on 20 November 2015 by Erachem Comilog SPRL (‘the complainant’), the sole producer of certain manganese oxides in the Union, thus representing 100 % of the total Union production of certain manganese oxides. The complaint contained evidence of dumping and of resulting material injury that was sufficient to justify the initiation of the investigation. |
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(2)

The Commission initiated the investigation following a complaint lodged on 20 November 2015 by Erachem Comilog SPRL (‘the complainant’), the sole producer of certain manganese oxides in the Union, thus representing 100 % of the total Union production of certain manganese oxides. The complaint contained evidence of dumping and of resulting material injury that was sufficient to justify the initiation of the investigation.

| (3) | The Commission invited the complainant, users and importers, known exporting producers in the countries concerned as well as associations known to be affected by the initiation of the investigation and invited them to participate. Interested parties were given the opportunity to make their views known in writing and to request a hearing within the time limit set in the Notice of Initiation. |
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(3)

The Commission invited the complainant, users and importers, known exporting producers in the countries concerned as well as associations known to be affected by the initiation of the investigation and invited them to participate. Interested parties were given the opportunity to make their views known in writing and to request a hearing within the time limit set in the Notice of Initiation.

| (4) | The complainant, the exporting producers in the countries concerned, importers and traders made their views known. All interested parties, who so requested and showed that there were particular reasons why they should be heard, were granted a hearing. |
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(4)

The complainant, the exporting producers in the countries concerned, importers and traders made their views known. All interested parties, who so requested and showed that there were particular reasons why they should be heard, were granted a hearing.

B.   WITHDRAWAL OF THE COMPLAINT AND TERMINATION OF THE PROCEEDING

WITHDRAWAL OF THE COMPLAINT AND TERMINATION OF THE PROCEEDING

| (5) | By letter of 6 September 2016 addressed to the Commission, the complainant withdrew its complaint. In accordance with Article 9 of the basic Regulation, a proceeding may be terminated when the complaint is withdrawn, unless such termination would not be in the Union interest. |
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(5)

By letter of 6 September 2016 addressed to the Commission, the complainant withdrew its complaint. In accordance with Article 9 of the basic Regulation, a proceeding may be terminated when the complaint is withdrawn, unless such termination would not be in the Union interest.

| (6) | The investigation has not brought to light any considerations showing that such termination would not be in the Union interest. Therefore, the Commission considers that the present proceeding should be terminated. |
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(6)

The investigation has not brought to light any considerations showing that such termination would not be in the Union interest. Therefore, the Commission considers that the present proceeding should be terminated.

| (7) | Interested parties were informed accordingly and were given an opportunity to comment. No interested party objected to the termination of the proceeding. |
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(7)

Interested parties were informed accordingly and were given an opportunity to comment. No interested party objected to the termination of the proceeding.

| (8) | The Commission therefore concludes that the anti-dumping proceeding concerning the imports of certain manganese oxides originating in Brazil, Georgia, India and Mexico should be terminated without the imposition of measures. |
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(8)

The Commission therefore concludes that the anti-dumping proceeding concerning the imports of certain manganese oxides originating in Brazil, Georgia, India and Mexico should be terminated without the imposition of measures.

| (9) | This Decision is in accordance with the opinion of the Committee established by Article 15(1) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1036, |
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(9)

This Decision is in accordance with the opinion of the Committee established by Article 15(1) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1036,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports into the Union of manganese oxides (chemical formula: MnO) with a purity in net weight of 50 % and more, but less than 77 % of manganese, originating in Brazil, Georgia, India and Mexico currently falling within CN codes ex 2820 90 90 and ex 2602 00 00 is hereby terminated.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 5 December 2016.

For the Commission

The President

Jean-Claude JUNCKER

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(1)  
  OJ L 176, 30.6.2016, p. 21.

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(2)  Council Regulation (EC) No 1225/2009 of 30 November 2009 on protection against dumped imports from countries not members of the European Community (OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 51), replaced as from 20 July 2016 by Regulation (EU) 2016/1036 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 June 2016 on protection against dumped imports from countries not members of the European Union (OJ L 176, 30.6.2016, p. 21).

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(3)  
  OJ C 421, 17.12.2015, p. 13.

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