# Official Journal L 152/2010

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| Official Journal
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| English edition | Legislation | Volume 5318 June 2010 |

ISSN 1725-2555

doi:10.3000/17252555.L_2010.152.eng

Official Journal

of the European Union

L 152

English edition

Legislation

Volume 5318 June 2010

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| | | REGULATIONS |
| | | Commission Regulation (EU) No 522/2010 of 17 June 2010 establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables | 1 |
| | | Commission Regulation (EU) No 523/2010 of 17 June 2010 granting no export refund for butter in the framework of the standing invitation to tender provided for in Regulation (EC) No 619/2008 | 3 |
| | | Commission Regulation (EU) No 524/2010 of 17 June 2010 granting no export refund for skimmed milk powder in the framework of the standing invitation to tender provided for in Regulation (EC) No 619/2008 | 4 |
| | | Commission Regulation (EU) No 525/2010 of 17 June 2010 fixing the export refunds on poultrymeat | 5 |
| | | Commission Regulation (EU) No 526/2010 of 17 June 2010 on the issue of import licences for applications submitted in the first seven days of June 2010 under the tariff quota for high-quality beef administered by Regulation (EC) No 620/2009 | 7 |
| | | Commission Regulation (EU) No 527/2010 of 17 June 2010 fixing the minimum selling price for butter for the second individual invitation to tender within the tendering procedure opened by Regulation (EU) No 446/2010 | 8 |
| | | Commission Regulation (EU) No 528/2010 of 17 June 2010 not fixing a minimum selling price in response to the second individual invitation to tender for the sale of skimmed milk powder within the tendering procedure opened by Regulation (EU) No 447/2010 | 9 |
| | | Commission Regulation (EU) No 529/2010 of 17 June 2010 fixing representative prices in the poultrymeat and egg sectors and for egg albumin, and amending Regulation (EC) No 1484/95 | 10 |
| | | DIRECTIVES |
| | * | Commission Directive 2010/37/EU of 17 June 2010 amending Directive 2008/60/EC laying down specific purity criteria on sweeteners (
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| | | DECISIONS |
| | * | Council Decision 2010/336/CFSP of 14 June 2010 on EU activities in support of the Arms Trade Treaty, in the framework of the European Security Strategy | 14 |

Contents

II   Non-legislative acts

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REGULATIONS

Commission Regulation (EU) No 522/2010 of 17 June 2010 establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables

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Commission Regulation (EU) No 523/2010 of 17 June 2010 granting no export refund for butter in the framework of the standing invitation to tender provided for in Regulation (EC) No 619/2008

3

Commission Regulation (EU) No 524/2010 of 17 June 2010 granting no export refund for skimmed milk powder in the framework of the standing invitation to tender provided for in Regulation (EC) No 619/2008

4

Commission Regulation (EU) No 525/2010 of 17 June 2010 fixing the export refunds on poultrymeat

5

Commission Regulation (EU) No 526/2010 of 17 June 2010 on the issue of import licences for applications submitted in the first seven days of June 2010 under the tariff quota for high-quality beef administered by Regulation (EC) No 620/2009

7

Commission Regulation (EU) No 527/2010 of 17 June 2010 fixing the minimum selling price for butter for the second individual invitation to tender within the tendering procedure opened by Regulation (EU) No 446/2010

8

Commission Regulation (EU) No 528/2010 of 17 June 2010 not fixing a minimum selling price in response to the second individual invitation to tender for the sale of skimmed milk powder within the tendering procedure opened by Regulation (EU) No 447/2010

9

Commission Regulation (EU) No 529/2010 of 17 June 2010 fixing representative prices in the poultrymeat and egg sectors and for egg albumin, and amending Regulation (EC) No 1484/95

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DIRECTIVES

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Commission Directive 2010/37/EU of 17 June 2010 amending Directive 2008/60/EC laying down specific purity criteria on sweeteners (
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DECISIONS

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Council Decision 2010/336/CFSP of 14 June 2010 on EU activities in support of the Arms Trade Treaty, in the framework of the European Security Strategy

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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 522/2010

of 17 June 2010

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 Regulation (EC) No 1580/2007 of 21 December 2007 laying down implementing rules for Council Regulations (EC) No 2200/96, (EC) No 2201/96 and (EC) No 1182/2007 in the fruit and vegetable sector (2), and in particular Article 138(1) thereof,

Whereas:

Regulation (EC) No 1580/2007 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 XV, Part A thereto,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

The standard import values referred to in Article 138 of Regulation (EC) No 1580/2007 are fixed in the Annex hereto.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 18 June 2010.

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

Done at Brussels, 17 June 2010.

For the Commission, On behalf of the President,

Jean-Luc DEMARTY

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 350, 31.12.2007, 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 | IL | 132,1 |
| MA | 44,4 |
| MK | 50,2 |
| TR | 52,7 |
| ZZ | 69,9 |
| 0707 00 05 | MA | 37,3 |
| MK | 36,4 |
| TR | 119,0 |
| ZZ | 64,2 |
| 0709 90 70 | TR | 99,7 |
| ZZ | 99,7 |
| 0805 50 10 | AR | 77,3 |
| BR | 112,1 |
| TR | 97,3 |
| US | 83,2 |
| ZA | 94,5 |
| ZZ | 92,9 |
| 0808 10 80 | AR | 102,3 |
| BR | 79,1 |
| CA | 117,1 |
| CL | 92,9 |
| CN | 52,4 |
| NZ | 122,2 |
| US | 140,3 |
| UY | 123,8 |
| ZA | 92,9 |
| ZZ | 102,6 |
| 0809 10 00 | TR | 247,3 |
| US | 396,9 |
| ZZ | 322,1 |
| 0809 20 95 | SY | 216,0 |
| TR | 334,4 |
| US | 576,0 |
| ZZ | 375,5 |
| 0809 30 | TR | 158,2 |
| ZZ | 158,2 |
| 0809 40 05 | AU | 340,4 |
| EG | 219,2 |
| IL | 236,3 |
| US | 571,1 |
| ZZ | 341,8 |

(EUR/100 kg)

CN code

Third country code (1)

Standard import value

0702 00 00

IL

132,1

MA

44,4

MK

50,2

TR

52,7

ZZ

69,9

0707 00 05

MA

37,3

MK

36,4

TR

119,0

ZZ

64,2

0709 90 70

TR

99,7

ZZ

99,7

0805 50 10

AR

77,3

BR

112,1

TR

97,3

US

83,2

ZA

94,5

ZZ

92,9

0808 10 80

AR

102,3

BR

79,1

CA

117,1

CL

92,9

CN

52,4

NZ

122,2

US

140,3

UY

123,8

ZA

92,9

ZZ

102,6

0809 10 00

TR

247,3

US

396,9

ZZ

322,1

0809 20 95

SY

216,0

TR

334,4

US

576,0

ZZ

375,5

0809 30

TR

158,2

ZZ

158,2

0809 40 05

AU

340,4

EG

219,2

IL

236,3

US

571,1

ZZ

341,8

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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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COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) No 523/2010

of 17 June 2010

granting no export refund for butter in the framework of the standing invitation to tender provided for in Regulation (EC) No 619/2008

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), and in particular Article 164(2), in conjunction with Article 4, thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Commission Regulation (EC) No 619/2008 of 27 June 2008 opening a standing invitation to tender for export refunds concerning certain milk products (2) provides for a permanent tender. |
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(1)

Commission Regulation (EC) No 619/2008 of 27 June 2008 opening a standing invitation to tender for export refunds concerning certain milk products (2) provides for a permanent tender.

| (2) | Pursuant to Article 6 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1454/2007 of 10 December 2007 laying down common rules for establishing a tender procedure for fixing export refunds for certain agricultural products (3) and following an examination of the tenders submitted in response to the invitation to tender, it is appropriate not to grant any refund for the tendering period ending on 15 June 2010. |
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(2)

Pursuant to Article 6 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1454/2007 of 10 December 2007 laying down common rules for establishing a tender procedure for fixing export refunds for certain agricultural products (3) and following an examination of the tenders submitted in response to the invitation to tender, it is appropriate not to grant any refund for the tendering period ending on 15 June 2010.

| (3) | The Management Committee for the Common Organisation of Agricultural Markets has not delivered an opinion within the time limit set by its Chair, |
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(3)

The Management Committee for the Common Organisation of Agricultural Markets has not delivered an opinion within the time limit set by its Chair,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

For the standing invitation to tender opened by Regulation (EC) No 619/2008, for the tendering period ending on 15 June 2010, no export refund shall be granted for the products and destinations referred to in points (a) and (b) of Article 1 and in Article 2 of that Regulation.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 18 June 2010.

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

Done at Brussels, 17 June 2010.

For the Commission, On behalf of the President,

Jean-Luc DEMARTY

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 168, 28.6.2008, p. 20.

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(3)  OJ L 325, 11.12.2007, p. 69.

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) No 524/2010

of 17 June 2010

granting no export refund for skimmed milk powder in the framework of the standing invitation to tender provided for in Regulation (EC) No 619/2008

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), and in particular Article 164(2), in conjunction with Article 4, thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Commission Regulation (EC) No 619/2008 of 27 June 2008 opening a standing invitation to tender for export refunds concerning certain milk products (2) provides for a standing invitation to tender procedure. |
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(1)

Commission Regulation (EC) No 619/2008 of 27 June 2008 opening a standing invitation to tender for export refunds concerning certain milk products (2) provides for a standing invitation to tender procedure.

| (2) | Pursuant to Article 6 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1454/2007 of 10 December 2007 laying down common rules for establishing a tender procedure for fixing export refunds for certain agricultural products (3) and following an examination of the tenders submitted in response to the invitation to tender, it is appropriate not to grant any refund for the tendering period ending on 15 June 2010. |
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(2)

Pursuant to Article 6 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1454/2007 of 10 December 2007 laying down common rules for establishing a tender procedure for fixing export refunds for certain agricultural products (3) and following an examination of the tenders submitted in response to the invitation to tender, it is appropriate not to grant any refund for the tendering period ending on 15 June 2010.

| (3) | The Management Committee for the Common Organisation of Agricultural Markets has not delivered an opinion within the time limit set by its Chair, |
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(3)

The Management Committee for the Common Organisation of Agricultural Markets has not delivered an opinion within the time limit set by its Chair,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

For the standing invitation to tender opened by Regulation (EC) No 619/2008, for the tendering period ending on 15 June 2010, no export refund shall be granted for the product and destinations referred to in point (c) of Article 1 and in Article 2 respectively of that Regulation.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 18 June 2010.

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

Done at Brussels, 17 June 2010.

For the Commission, On behalf of the President,

Jean-Luc DEMARTY

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 168, 28.6.2008, p. 20.

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(3)  OJ L 325, 11.12.2007, p. 69.

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) No 525/2010

of 17 June 2010

fixing the export refunds on poultrymeat

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 (1), and in particular Article 164(2), last subparagraph, and Article 170 thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Article 162(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 provides that the difference between prices on the world market for the products referred to in Part XX of Annex I to that Regulation and prices in the Union for those products may be covered by an export refund. |
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(1)

Article 162(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 provides that the difference between prices on the world market for the products referred to in Part XX of Annex I to that Regulation and prices in the Union for those products may be covered by an export refund.

| (2) | In view of the current situation on the market in poultrymeat, export refunds should be fixed in accordance with the rules and criteria provided for in Articles 162 to 164, 167, 169 and 170 of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007. |
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(2)

In view of the current situation on the market in poultrymeat, export refunds should be fixed in accordance with the rules and criteria provided for in Articles 162 to 164, 167, 169 and 170 of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007.

| (3) | Article 164(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 provides that refunds may vary according to destination, especially where the world market situation, the specific requirements of certain markets, or obligations resulting from agreements concluded in accordance with Article 300 of the Treaty make this necessary. |
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(3)

Article 164(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 provides that refunds may vary according to destination, especially where the world market situation, the specific requirements of certain markets, or obligations resulting from agreements concluded in accordance with Article 300 of the Treaty make this necessary.

| (4) | Refunds should be granted only on products which are authorised to move freely in the Union and bear the identification mark provided for in Article 5(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 laying down specific hygiene rules for food of animal origin (2). Those products should also comply with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 852/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 on the hygiene of foodstuffs (3). |
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(4)

Refunds should be granted only on products which are authorised to move freely in the Union and bear the identification mark provided for in Article 5(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 laying down specific hygiene rules for food of animal origin (2). Those products should also comply with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 852/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 on the hygiene of foodstuffs (3).

| (5) | The Management Committee for the Common Organisation of Agricultural Markets has not delivered an opinion within the time limit set by its Chair, |
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(5)

The Management Committee for the Common Organisation of Agricultural Markets has not delivered an opinion within the time limit set by its Chair,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

1.   The products on which the export refunds provided for in Article 164 of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 may be paid, subject to the conditions laid down in paragraph 2 of this Article, and the amounts of those refunds are specified in the Annex to this Regulation.

2.   The products on which a refund may be paid under paragraph 1 shall meet the requirements under Regulations (EC) Nos 852/2004 and 853/2004 and, in particular, shall be prepared in an approved establishment and comply with the identification marking conditions laid down in Section I of Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 853/2004.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 18 June 2010.

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

Done at Brussels, 17 June 2010.

For the Commission, On behalf of the President,

Jean-Luc DEMARTY

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 139, 30.4.2004, p. 55.

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(3)  OJ L 139, 30.4.2004, p. 1.

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ANNEX

Export refunds on poultrymeat applicable from 18 June 2010

| Product code | Destination | Unit of measurement | Amount of refund |
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| 0105 11 11 9000 | A02 | EUR/100 pcs | 0,24 |
| 0105 11 19 9000 | A02 | EUR/100 pcs | 0,24 |
| 0105 11 91 9000 | A02 | EUR/100 pcs | 0,24 |
| 0105 11 99 9000 | A02 | EUR/100 pcs | 0,24 |
| 0105 12 00 9000 | A02 | EUR/100 pcs | 0,47 |
| 0105 19 20 9000 | A02 | EUR/100 pcs | 0,47 |
| 0207 12 10 9900 | V03 | EUR/100 kg | 32,50 |
| 0207 12 90 9190 | V03 | EUR/100 kg | 32,50 |
| 0207 12 90 9990 | V03 | EUR/100 kg | 32,50 |
| NB: The product codes and the ‘A’ series destination codes are set out in Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3846/87 (OJ L 366, 24.12.1987, p. 1), as amended.
  The other destinations are defined as follows:






  V03: | A24, Angola, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Yemen, Lebanon, Iraq and Iran. |

Product code

Destination

Unit of measurement

Amount of refund

0105 11 11 9000

A02

EUR/100 pcs

0,24

0105 11 19 9000

A02

EUR/100 pcs

0,24

0105 11 91 9000

A02

EUR/100 pcs

0,24

0105 11 99 9000

A02

EUR/100 pcs

0,24

0105 12 00 9000

A02

EUR/100 pcs

0,47

0105 19 20 9000

A02

EUR/100 pcs

0,47

0207 12 10 9900

V03

EUR/100 kg

32,50

0207 12 90 9190

V03

EUR/100 kg

32,50

0207 12 90 9990

V03

EUR/100 kg

32,50

NB: The product codes and the ‘A’ series destination codes are set out in Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3846/87 (OJ L 366, 24.12.1987, p. 1), as amended.

The other destinations are defined as follows:

V03:

A24, Angola, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Yemen, Lebanon, Iraq and Iran.

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) No 526/2010

of 17 June 2010

on the issue of import licences for applications submitted in the first seven days of June 2010 under the tariff quota for high-quality beef administered by Regulation (EC) No 620/2009

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 Regulation (EC) No 1301/2006 of 31 August 2006 laying down common rules for the administration of import tariff quotas for agricultural products managed by a system of import licences (2), and in particular Article 7(2) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Commission Regulation (EC) No 620/2009 of 13 July 2009 providing for the administration of an import tariff quota for high-quality beef (3) sets out detailed rules for the submission and issue of import licences. |
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(1)

Commission Regulation (EC) No 620/2009 of 13 July 2009 providing for the administration of an import tariff quota for high-quality beef (3) sets out detailed rules for the submission and issue of import licences.

| (2) | Article 7(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1301/2006 provides that in cases where quantities covered by licence applications exceed the quantities available for the quota period, allocation coefficients should be fixed for the quantities covered by each licence application. The applications for import licences submitted pursuant to Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 620/2009 between 1 and 7 June 2010 exceed the quantities available. Therefore, the extent to which import licences may be issued and the allocation coefficient should be determined, |
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(2)

Article 7(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1301/2006 provides that in cases where quantities covered by licence applications exceed the quantities available for the quota period, allocation coefficients should be fixed for the quantities covered by each licence application. The applications for import licences submitted pursuant to Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 620/2009 between 1 and 7 June 2010 exceed the quantities available. Therefore, the extent to which import licences may be issued and the allocation coefficient should be determined,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Import licence applications covered by the quota with order number 09.4449 and submitted between 1 and 7 June 2010 in accordance with Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 620/2009, shall be multiplied by an allocation coefficient of 0,433989 %.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following 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, 17 June 2010.

For the Commission, On behalf of the President,

Jean-Luc DEMARTY

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 238, 1.9.2006, p. 13.

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(3)  OJ L 182, 15.7.2009, p. 25.

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) No 527/2010

of 17 June 2010

fixing the minimum selling price for butter for the second individual invitation to tender within the tendering procedure opened by Regulation (EU) No 446/2010

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), and in particular Article 43(j), in conjunction with Article 4 thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Commission Regulation (EU) No 446/2010 (2) has opened the sales of butter by a tendering procedure, in accordance with the common conditions provided for in Commission Regulation (EU) No 1272/2009 of 11 December 2009 laying down common detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 as regards buying-in and selling of agricultural products under public intervention (3). |
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(1)

Commission Regulation (EU) No 446/2010 (2) has opened the sales of butter by a tendering procedure, in accordance with the common conditions provided for in Commission Regulation (EU) No 1272/2009 of 11 December 2009 laying down common detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 as regards buying-in and selling of agricultural products under public intervention (3).

| (2) | In the light of the tenders received in response to individual invitations to tender, the Commission should fix a minimum selling price or should decide not to fix a minimum selling price, in accordance with Article 46(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1272/2009. |
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(2)

In the light of the tenders received in response to individual invitations to tender, the Commission should fix a minimum selling price or should decide not to fix a minimum selling price, in accordance with Article 46(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1272/2009.

| (3) | In the light of the tenders received for the second individual invitation to tender, a minimum selling price should be fixed. |
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(3)

In the light of the tenders received for the second individual invitation to tender, a minimum selling price should be fixed.

| (4) | The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for the Common Organisation of Agricultural Markets, |
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(4)

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

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

For the second individual invitation to tender for selling of butter within the tendering procedure opened by Regulation (EU) No 446/2010, in respect of which the time limit for the submission of tenders expired on 15 June 2010, the minimum selling price for butter shall be EUR 355,10/100 kg.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 18 June 2010.

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

Done at Brussels, 17 June 2010.

For the Commission, On behalf of the President,

Jean-Luc DEMARTY

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 126, 22.5.2010, p. 17.

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(3)  OJ L 349, 29.12.2009, p. 1.

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) No 528/2010

of 17 June 2010

not fixing a minimum selling price in response to the second individual invitation to tender for the sale of skimmed milk powder within the tendering procedure opened by Regulation (EU) No 447/2010

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), and in particular Article 43(j), in conjunction with Article 4 thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Commission Regulation (EU) No 447/2010 (2) has opened the sales of skimmed milk powder by a tendering procedure, in accordance with the conditions provided for in Commission Regulation (EU) No 1272/2009 of 11 December 2009 laying down common detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 as regards buying-in and selling of agricultural products under public intervention (3). |
| --- | --- |

(1)

Commission Regulation (EU) No 447/2010 (2) has opened the sales of skimmed milk powder by a tendering procedure, in accordance with the conditions provided for in Commission Regulation (EU) No 1272/2009 of 11 December 2009 laying down common detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 as regards buying-in and selling of agricultural products under public intervention (3).

| (2) | In the light of the tenders received in response to individual invitations to tender, the Commission should fix a minimum selling price or should decide not to fix a minimum selling price, in accordance with Article 46(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1272/2009. |
| --- | --- |

(2)

In the light of the tenders received in response to individual invitations to tender, the Commission should fix a minimum selling price or should decide not to fix a minimum selling price, in accordance with Article 46(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1272/2009.

| (3) | In the light of the tenders received for the second individual invitation to tender, no minimum selling price should be fixed. |
| --- | --- |

(3)

In the light of the tenders received for the second individual invitation to tender, no minimum selling price should be fixed.

| (4) | The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for the Common Organisation of Agricultural Markets, |
| --- | --- |

(4)

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

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

For the second individual invitation to tender for selling of skimmed milk powder within the tendering procedure opened by Regulation (EU) No 447/2010, in respect of which the time limit for the submission of tenders expired on 15 June 2010, no minimum selling price for skimmed milk powder shall be fixed.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 18 June 2010.

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

Done at Brussels, 17 June 2010.

For the Commission, On behalf of the President,

Jean-Luc DEMARTY

Director-General for Agriculture and Rural Development

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

1

(2)  OJ L 126, 22.5.2010, p. 19.

2

(3)  OJ L 349, 29.12.2009, p. 1.

3

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Official Journal of the European Union

L 152/10

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) No 529/2010

of 17 June 2010

fixing representative prices in the poultrymeat and egg sectors and for egg albumin, and amending Regulation (EC) No 1484/95

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

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

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), and in particular Article 143 thereof,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 614/2009 of 7 July 2009 on the common system of trade for ovalbumin and lactalbumin (2), and in particular Article 3(4) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Commission Regulation (EC) No 1484/95 (3) lays down detailed rules for implementing the system of additional import duties and fixes representative prices for poultrymeat and egg products and for egg albumin. |
| --- | --- |

(1)

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1484/95 (3) lays down detailed rules for implementing the system of additional import duties and fixes representative prices for poultrymeat and egg products and for egg albumin.

| (2) | Regular monitoring of the data used to determine representative prices for poultrymeat and egg products and for egg albumin shows that the representative import prices for certain products should be amended to take account of variations in price according to origin. The representative prices should therefore be published. |
| --- | --- |

(2)

Regular monitoring of the data used to determine representative prices for poultrymeat and egg products and for egg albumin shows that the representative import prices for certain products should be amended to take account of variations in price according to origin. The representative prices should therefore be published.

| (3) | In view of the situation on the market, this amendment should be applied as soon as possible. |
| --- | --- |

(3)

In view of the situation on the market, this amendment should be applied as soon as possible.

| (4) | The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for the Common Organisation of Agricultural Markets, |
| --- | --- |

(4)

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

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 1484/95 is replaced by 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, 17 June 2010.

For the Commission, On behalf of the President,

Jean-Luc DEMARTY

Director-General for Agriculture and Rural Development

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

1

(2)  OJ L 181, 14.7.2009, p. 8.

2

(3)  OJ L 145, 29.6.1995, p. 47.

3

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ANNEX

to the Commission Regulation of 17 June 2010 fixing representative prices in the poultrymeat and egg sectors and for egg albumin, and amending Regulation (EC) No 1484/95

‘ANNEX I

| CN code | Description of goods | Representative price
  (EUR/100 kg) | Security under Article 3(3)
  (EUR/100 kg) | Origin (1) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 0207 12 10 | Fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, not cut in pieces, presented as “70 % chickens”, frozen | 132,9 | 0 | BR |
| 131,7 | 0 | AR |
| 122,5 | 0 | TH |
| 0207 12 90 | Fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, not cut in pieces, presented as “65 % chickens”, frozen | 124,9 | 0 | BR |
| 117,3 | 0 | AR |
| 0207 14 10 | Fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, boneless cuts, frozen | 203,1 | 29 | BR |
| 224,3 | 23 | AR |
| 300,5 | 0 | CL |
| 0207 14 50 | Fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, breasts, frozen | 171,0 | 12 | BR |
| 0207 14 60 | Fowl of the species Gallus domesticus, legs, frozen | 114,6 | 9 | BR |
| 0207 27 10 | Turkeys, boneless cuts, frozen | 257,0 | 12 | BR |
| 293,9 | 1 | CL |
| 0408 11 80 | Egg yolks | 323,9 | 0 | AR |
| 0408 91 80 | Eggs, not in shell, dried | 373,5 | 0 | AR |
| 1602 32 11 | Preparations of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, uncooked | 287,5 | 0 | BR |
| 3502 11 90 | Egg albumin, dried | 566,9 | 0 | AR |

CN code

Description of goods

Representative price

(EUR/100 kg)

Security under Article 3(3)

(EUR/100 kg)

Origin (1)

0207 12 10

Fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, not cut in pieces, presented as “70 % chickens”, frozen

132,9

0

BR

131,7

0

AR

122,5

0

TH

0207 12 90

Fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, not cut in pieces, presented as “65 % chickens”, frozen

124,9

0

BR

117,3

0

AR

0207 14 10

Fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, boneless cuts, frozen

203,1

29

BR

224,3

23

AR

300,5

0

CL

0207 14 50

Fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, breasts, frozen

171,0

12

BR

0207 14 60

Fowl of the species Gallus domesticus, legs, frozen

114,6

9

BR

0207 27 10

Turkeys, boneless cuts, frozen

257,0

12

BR

293,9

1

CL

0408 11 80

Egg yolks

323,9

0

AR

0408 91 80

Eggs, not in shell, dried

373,5

0

AR

1602 32 11

Preparations of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, uncooked

287,5

0

BR

3502 11 90

Egg albumin, dried

566,9

0

AR

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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). The code “ZZ” represents “other origins”.’

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DIRECTIVES

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COMMISSION DIRECTIVE 2010/37/EU

of 17 June 2010

amending Directive 2008/60/EC laying down specific purity criteria on sweeteners

(Text with EEA relevance)

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

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

Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 on food additives (1) and in particular Article 30(5) thereof,

After consulting the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA),

Whereas:

| (1) | Commission Directive 2008/60/EC (2) laying down specific purity criteria on sweeteners sets out the purity criteria for the sweeteners for use in foodstuffs listed in European Parliament and Council Directive 94/35/EC of 30 June 1994 on sweeteners for use in Foodstuffs (3). |
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(1)

Commission Directive 2008/60/EC (2) laying down specific purity criteria on sweeteners sets out the purity criteria for the sweeteners for use in foodstuffs listed in European Parliament and Council Directive 94/35/EC of 30 June 1994 on sweeteners for use in Foodstuffs (3).

| (2) | The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) assessed the information on the safety in use of neotame as a sweetener and flavour enhancer and expressed its opinion of 27 September 2007 (4). On the basis of the proposed uses, it has been considered appropriate to permit the use of this food additive. It is therefore necessary to adopt specifications for this food additive which is allocated E 961 as E number. |
| --- | --- |

(2)

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) assessed the information on the safety in use of neotame as a sweetener and flavour enhancer and expressed its opinion of 27 September 2007 (4). On the basis of the proposed uses, it has been considered appropriate to permit the use of this food additive. It is therefore necessary to adopt specifications for this food additive which is allocated E 961 as E number.

| (3) | It is necessary to take into account the specifications and analytical techniques for additives as set out in the Codex Alimentarius drafted by the Joint Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA). In particular, the specific purity criteria need to be adapted to reflect the limits for individual heavy metals of interest, where appropriate. |
| --- | --- |

(3)

It is necessary to take into account the specifications and analytical techniques for additives as set out in the Codex Alimentarius drafted by the Joint Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA). In particular, the specific purity criteria need to be adapted to reflect the limits for individual heavy metals of interest, where appropriate.

| (4) | Directive 2008/60/EC should therefore be amended accordingly. |
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(4)

Directive 2008/60/EC should therefore be amended accordingly.

| (5) | The measures provided for in this Directive are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health, |
| --- | --- |

(5)

The measures provided for in this Directive are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:

Article 1

Annex I to Directive 2008/60/EC is amended in accordance with the Annex to this Directive.

Article 2

1.   Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive by 31 March 2011 at the latest. They shall forthwith communicate to the Commission the text of those provisions.

When Member States adopt those provisions, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or be accompanied by such a reference on the occasion of their official publication. Member States shall determine how such reference is to be made.

2.   Member States shall communicate to the Commission the text of the main provisions of national law which they adopt in the field covered by this Directive.

Article 3

This Directive shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Article 4

This Directive is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 17 June 2010.

For the Commission

The President

José Manuel BARROSO

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(1)  OJ L 354, 31.12.2008, p. 16.

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(2)  OJ L 158, 18.6.2008, p. 17.

2

(3)  OJ L 237, 10.9.1994, p. 3.

3

(4)  Scientific opinion of the Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in Contact with Food on a request from the European Commission on neotame as a sweetener and flavour enhancer. The EFSA Journal (2007) 581, 1-43.

4

The EFSA Journal

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ANNEX

In Annex I to Directive 2008/60/EC the following entry E 961 is inserted after the entry E 959:

| ‘E 961 —   NEOTAME |
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| Synonyms | N-[N-(3,3-dimethylbutyl)-L-α-aspartyl]-L-phenylalanine 1-methyl ester,
  N(3,3-dimethylbutyl)-L-aspartyl-L-phenylalanine methyl ester |
| Definition | Neotame is manufactured by reaction under hydrogen pressure of aspartame with 3,3,-dimethylbutyraldehyde in methanol in presence of a palladium/carbon catalyst. It is isolated and purified by filtration, where diatomaceous earth may be used. After solvent removal via distillation, neotame is washed with water, isolated by centrifugation and finally vacuum dried |
| CAS No | 165450-17-9 |
| Chemical name | N-[N-(3,3-dimethylbutyl)-L-α-aspartyl]-L-phenylalanine 1-methyl ester |
| Chemical formula | C20H30N2O5 |
| Molecular weight | 378,47 |
| Description | white to off-white powder |
| Assay | Not less than 97,0 % on the dried basis |
| Identification |
| Solubility | 4,75 % (w/w) at 60 °C in water, soluble in ethanol and ethyl acetate |
| Purity |
| Water content | Not more than 5 % (Karl Fischer, sample size 25 ± 5 mg) |
| pH | 5,0 – 7,0 (0,5 % aqueous solution) |
| Melting range | 81 °C to 84 °C |
| N-[(3,3-dimethylbutyl)-L-α-aspartyl]-L-phenylalanine | Not more than 1,5 % |
| Lead | Not more than 1 mg/kg’ |

‘E 961 —   NEOTAME

Synonyms

N-[N-(3,3-dimethylbutyl)-L-α-aspartyl]-L-phenylalanine 1-methyl ester,

N(3,3-dimethylbutyl)-L-aspartyl-L-phenylalanine methyl ester

Definition

Neotame is manufactured by reaction under hydrogen pressure of aspartame with 3,3,-dimethylbutyraldehyde in methanol in presence of a palladium/carbon catalyst. It is isolated and purified by filtration, where diatomaceous earth may be used. After solvent removal via distillation, neotame is washed with water, isolated by centrifugation and finally vacuum dried

CAS No

165450-17-9

Chemical name

N-[N-(3,3-dimethylbutyl)-L-α-aspartyl]-L-phenylalanine 1-methyl ester

Chemical formula

C20H30N2O5

Molecular weight

378,47

Description

white to off-white powder

Assay

Not less than 97,0 % on the dried basis

Identification

Solubility

4,75 % (w/w) at 60 °C in water, soluble in ethanol and ethyl acetate

Purity

Water content

Not more than 5 % (Karl Fischer, sample size 25 ± 5 mg)

pH

5,0 – 7,0 (0,5 % aqueous solution)

Melting range

81 °C to 84 °C

N-[(3,3-dimethylbutyl)-L-α-aspartyl]-L-phenylalanine

Not more than 1,5 %

Lead

Not more than 1 mg/kg’

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DECISIONS

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COUNCIL DECISION 2010/336/CFSP

of 14 June 2010

on EU activities in support of the Arms Trade Treaty, in the framework of the European Security Strategy

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 26(2) and Article 31(1) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | On 12 December 2003 the European Council adopted a European Security Strategy that called for an international order based on effective multilateralism. The European Security Strategy acknowledges the United Nations (UN) Charter as the fundamental framework for international relations. Strengthening the UN and equipping it to fulfil its responsibilities and to act effectively, is a priority of the European Union. |
| --- | --- |

(1)

On 12 December 2003 the European Council adopted a European Security Strategy that called for an international order based on effective multilateralism. The European Security Strategy acknowledges the United Nations (UN) Charter as the fundamental framework for international relations. Strengthening the UN and equipping it to fulfil its responsibilities and to act effectively, is a priority of the European Union.

| (2) | On 6 December 2006 the UN General Assembly adopted resolution 61/89 entitled ‘Towards an arms trade treaty: establishing common international standards for the import, export and transfer of conventional arms’. |
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(2)

On 6 December 2006 the UN General Assembly adopted resolution 61/89 entitled ‘Towards an arms trade treaty: establishing common international standards for the import, export and transfer of conventional arms’.

| (3) | In its conclusions of 11 December 2006, the Council welcomed the formal start of the process towards the elaboration of a legally binding international Arms Trade Treaty (hereinafter referred to as ‘ATT’) and noted with appreciation that a clear majority of UN Member States had supported UN General Assembly resolution 61/89, including all Member States of the Union. The Council reaffirmed that the Union and its Member States would play an active role in this process, and underlined the importance of cooperation in this process with other States and regional organisations. |
| --- | --- |

(3)

In its conclusions of 11 December 2006, the Council welcomed the formal start of the process towards the elaboration of a legally binding international Arms Trade Treaty (hereinafter referred to as ‘ATT’) and noted with appreciation that a clear majority of UN Member States had supported UN General Assembly resolution 61/89, including all Member States of the Union. The Council reaffirmed that the Union and its Member States would play an active role in this process, and underlined the importance of cooperation in this process with other States and regional organisations.

| (4) | The UN Secretary-General set up a Group of Governmental Experts (hereinafter referred to as ‘GGE’), comprising 28 members, to continue the consideration of a possible ATT. The GGE met throughout 2008 and concluded that further consideration was required and that efforts should be carried out, on a step-by-step basis, in an open and transparent manner, within the framework of the UN. The GGE encouraged those States in a position to do so, to render assistance to States in need, upon request. |
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(4)

The UN Secretary-General set up a Group of Governmental Experts (hereinafter referred to as ‘GGE’), comprising 28 members, to continue the consideration of a possible ATT. The GGE met throughout 2008 and concluded that further consideration was required and that efforts should be carried out, on a step-by-step basis, in an open and transparent manner, within the framework of the UN. The GGE encouraged those States in a position to do so, to render assistance to States in need, upon request.

| (5) | In its conclusions of 10 December 2007, the Council welcomed the establishment of a UN GGE and expressed its firm belief that a comprehensive, legally binding instrument, consistent with existing responsibilities of States under relevant international law and establishing common international standards for the import, export and transfer of conventional arms, would be a major contribution to tackling the undesirable and irresponsible proliferation of conventional arms. |
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(5)

In its conclusions of 10 December 2007, the Council welcomed the establishment of a UN GGE and expressed its firm belief that a comprehensive, legally binding instrument, consistent with existing responsibilities of States under relevant international law and establishing common international standards for the import, export and transfer of conventional arms, would be a major contribution to tackling the undesirable and irresponsible proliferation of conventional arms.

| (6) | The United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR) supported this process by undertaking a two-part study consisting of two in-depth analyses of UN Member States’ views on the feasibility, scope and draft parameters of an ATT. The analyses, produced in December 2007 and January 2008 served as a useful input to the GGE. |
| --- | --- |

(6)

The United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR) supported this process by undertaking a two-part study consisting of two in-depth analyses of UN Member States’ views on the feasibility, scope and draft parameters of an ATT. The analyses, produced in December 2007 and January 2008 served as a useful input to the GGE.

| (7) | On 24 December 2008 the UN General Assembly adopted resolution 63/240 entitled ‘Towards an arms trade treaty: establishing common international standards for the import, export and transfer of conventional arms’ establishing an Open Ended Working Group (hereinafter referred to as ‘OEWG’) to further consider those elements in the report of the GGE where consensus could be developed for their inclusion in an eventual legally binding treaty on the import, export and transfer of conventional arms. The OEWG met twice in 2009, and submitted a report to the UN General Assembly noticing that the problem of unregulated trade in conventional weapons and their diversion to the illicit market should be addressed through international action. |
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(7)

On 24 December 2008 the UN General Assembly adopted resolution 63/240 entitled ‘Towards an arms trade treaty: establishing common international standards for the import, export and transfer of conventional arms’ establishing an Open Ended Working Group (hereinafter referred to as ‘OEWG’) to further consider those elements in the report of the GGE where consensus could be developed for their inclusion in an eventual legally binding treaty on the import, export and transfer of conventional arms. The OEWG met twice in 2009, and submitted a report to the UN General Assembly noticing that the problem of unregulated trade in conventional weapons and their diversion to the illicit market should be addressed through international action.

| (8) | Based on the above mentioned Council conclusions, the Union decided to support the ATT process, by opening the debate to include States not members of the GGE, as well as to other actors such as civil society and industry, to develop the understanding of the issue and to contribute to the work of the OEWG. For this purpose, on 19 January 2009 the Council adopted Council Decision 2009/42/CFSP (1) on support for EU activities in order to promote among third countries the process leading towards an Arms Trade Treaty, in the framework of the European Security Strategy. |
| --- | --- |

(8)

Based on the above mentioned Council conclusions, the Union decided to support the ATT process, by opening the debate to include States not members of the GGE, as well as to other actors such as civil society and industry, to develop the understanding of the issue and to contribute to the work of the OEWG. For this purpose, on 19 January 2009 the Council adopted Council Decision 2009/42/CFSP (1) on support for EU activities in order to promote among third countries the process leading towards an Arms Trade Treaty, in the framework of the European Security Strategy.

| (9) | Within the framework of the implementation of Decision 2009/42/CFSP, UNIDIR, as the implementing agency of the Decision, organised six regional seminars, a side-event and opening and concluding events between February 2009 and February 2010. These activities allowed relevant stakeholders, including representatives of civil society, industry and countries who did not participate in the GGE, to participate in open informal discussions on an ATT. The implementation of Decision 2009/42/CFSP also offered an opportunity to integrate national and regional approaches to the international process underway, and to contribute to identifying the scope and implications of a treaty on the trade in conventional arms. |
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(9)

Within the framework of the implementation of Decision 2009/42/CFSP, UNIDIR, as the implementing agency of the Decision, organised six regional seminars, a side-event and opening and concluding events between February 2009 and February 2010. These activities allowed relevant stakeholders, including representatives of civil society, industry and countries who did not participate in the GGE, to participate in open informal discussions on an ATT. The implementation of Decision 2009/42/CFSP also offered an opportunity to integrate national and regional approaches to the international process underway, and to contribute to identifying the scope and implications of a treaty on the trade in conventional arms.

| (10) | On 2 December 2009 the UN General Assembly adopted resolution 64/48 entitled ‘The arms trade treaty’ that decided to convene the UN Conference on the ATT in 2012 to elaborate a legally binding instrument on the highest possible common international standards for the transfer of conventional arms. The resolution also decided that the remaining sessions of the OEWG shall be considered as Preparatory Committee Meetings for the UN Conference. |
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(10)

On 2 December 2009 the UN General Assembly adopted resolution 64/48 entitled ‘The arms trade treaty’ that decided to convene the UN Conference on the ATT in 2012 to elaborate a legally binding instrument on the highest possible common international standards for the transfer of conventional arms. The resolution also decided that the remaining sessions of the OEWG shall be considered as Preparatory Committee Meetings for the UN Conference.

| (11) | Considering the activities of Decision 2009/42/CFSP which expires in May 2010, the need to prepare for a successful UN Conference on the ATT in 2012, and the recommendation contained in resolution 64/48 to ensure the widest possible and effective participation in the Conference, the Union should support the preparatory process leading up to the UN Conference to ensure that it is as inclusive as possible and able to make concrete recommendations on the elements of a future ATT. The Union’s support to the ATT process should include measures in support of national export and import control systems in third countries that would have to comply with a future ATT, |
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(11)

Considering the activities of Decision 2009/42/CFSP which expires in May 2010, the need to prepare for a successful UN Conference on the ATT in 2012, and the recommendation contained in resolution 64/48 to ensure the widest possible and effective participation in the Conference, the Union should support the preparatory process leading up to the UN Conference to ensure that it is as inclusive as possible and able to make concrete recommendations on the elements of a future ATT. The Union’s support to the ATT process should include measures in support of national export and import control systems in third countries that would have to comply with a future ATT,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

1.   For the purpose of supporting the Arms Trade Treaty (hereinafter referred to as the ‘ATT’), the Union shall undertake activities with the following objectives:

| — | to support the preparatory process leading up to the UN Conference on the ATT to ensure that it is as inclusive as possible and able to make concrete recommendations on the elements of the future ATT, |
| --- | --- |

—

to support the preparatory process leading up to the UN Conference on the ATT to ensure that it is as inclusive as possible and able to make concrete recommendations on the elements of the future ATT,

| — | to support UN Member States in developing and improving national and regional expertise to implement effective arms transfer controls, in order to ensure that the future ATT when coming into force, will be as effective as possible. |
| --- | --- |

—

to support UN Member States in developing and improving national and regional expertise to implement effective arms transfer controls, in order to ensure that the future ATT when coming into force, will be as effective as possible.

2.   In order to achieve the objectives referred to in paragraph 1, the Union will undertake the following project:

| — | organisation of seven regional seminars, a launching and a concluding event, up to three side-events, and dissemination of results. |
| --- | --- |

—

organisation of seven regional seminars, a launching and a concluding event, up to three side-events, and dissemination of results.

A detailed description of the project referred to above is set out in the Annex.

Article 2

1.   The High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (hereinafter referred to as the ‘HR’) shall be responsible for the implementation of this Decision.

2.   The implementation of the project referred to in Article 1(2) shall be carried out by the UN Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR).

3.   UNIDIR shall perform its task under the responsibility of the HR. For this purpose, the HR shall enter into the necessary arrangements with UNIDIR.

Article 3

1.   The financial reference amount for the implementation of the project referred to in Article 1(2) shall be EUR 1 520 000.

2.   The expenditure financed by the amount set out in paragraph 1 shall be managed in accordance with the procedures and rules applicable to the general budget of the Union.

3.   The European Commission shall supervise the proper management of the expenditure referred to in paragraph 1. For this purpose, it shall conclude a financing agreement with UNIDIR. The agreement shall stipulate that UNIDIR is to ensure the visibility of the contribution of the Union, appropriate to its size.

4.   The Commission shall endeavour to conclude the financing agreement referred to in paragraph 3 as soon as possible after the entry into force of this Decision. It shall inform the Council of any difficulties in that process and of the date of conclusion of the financing agreement.

Article 4

The HR shall report to the Council on the implementation of this Decision on the basis of regular reports following the organisation of each of the regional seminars, the final and opening seminars, as well as the side events. The reports will be prepared by UNIDIR and they shall form the basis for the evaluation carried out by the Council. The Commission shall provide information on the financial aspects of the implementation of the project referred to in Article 1(2).

Article 5

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

2.   This Decision shall expire 24 months after the date of conclusion of the financing agreement referred to in Article 3(3). It shall expire six months after the date of its entry into force if that financing agreement has not been concluded by that time.

Done at Luxembourg, 14 June 2010.

For the Council

The President

C. ASHTON

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(1)  OJ L 17, 22.1.2009, p. 39.

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ANNEX

1.   Objective

The overall objective of this Decision is to support the preparatory process leading up to the UN Conference on the ATT to ensure that it as inclusive as possible and able to make concrete recommendations on the elements of the future ATT, and to support UN Member States in developing and improving national and regional expertise to implement effective arms export and transfer controls.

2.   Project description

2.1.   Project objective

The project aims at achieving the following specific objectives:

| (a) | support for the preparatory process leading up to the UN Conference on the ATT process, including through:






  (i) | increasing awareness, knowledge and understanding of the ATT process among UN Member States, civil society and industry representatives; |
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(a)

support for the preparatory process leading up to the UN Conference on the ATT process, including through:

(i)

increasing awareness, knowledge and understanding of the ATT process among UN Member States, civil society and industry representatives;

| (ii) | promotion of inclusive, active and effective participation of as many UN Member State as possible in the Preparatory Committee to be held in 2010-2011; |
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(ii)

promotion of inclusive, active and effective participation of as many UN Member State as possible in the Preparatory Committee to be held in 2010-2011;

| (iii) | identification and formulation of concrete proposals on the content of an ATT, including the most comprehensive scope, parameters and implications; |
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(iii)

identification and formulation of concrete proposals on the content of an ATT, including the most comprehensive scope, parameters and implications;

| (iv) | promotion among third countries of the highest possible standards for the ATT, also on the basis of regional experiences and instruments; |
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(iv)

promotion among third countries of the highest possible standards for the ATT, also on the basis of regional experiences and instruments;

| (v) | support the preparation of the 2012 Conference by reinforcing the negotiation capacities of participants. |
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(v)

support the preparation of the 2012 Conference by reinforcing the negotiation capacities of participants.

| (b) | support to third countries in their efforts to establish, improve and implement, as appropriate, export and transfer control systems, including through:






  (i) | assistance in the establishment and enforcement of licensing systems; |
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(b)

support to third countries in their efforts to establish, improve and implement, as appropriate, export and transfer control systems, including through:

(i)

assistance in the establishment and enforcement of licensing systems;

| (ii) | assistance in improving compliance with and enforcement of national controls implementing a future ATT, including border controls, and monitoring on arms exports and transfers; |
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(ii)

assistance in improving compliance with and enforcement of national controls implementing a future ATT, including border controls, and monitoring on arms exports and transfers;

| (iii) | support for the development of national and regional reports on arms exports and imports in order to promote transparency and accountability of arms trade; |
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(iii)

support for the development of national and regional reports on arms exports and imports in order to promote transparency and accountability of arms trade;

| (iv) | support further transparency and accountability of arms trade through participation in the UN Register of Conventional Arms (UN ROCA); |
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(iv)

support further transparency and accountability of arms trade through participation in the UN Register of Conventional Arms (UN ROCA);

| (v) | assistance to national efforts to mark and trace small arms and light weapons (SALW). |
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(v)

assistance to national efforts to mark and trace small arms and light weapons (SALW).

2.2.   Project Results

The implementation of the project will result in:

| (a) | increased awareness, knowledge and understanding of the ATT process by UN Member States; |
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(a)

increased awareness, knowledge and understanding of the ATT process by UN Member States;

| (b) | wide and more substantive participation of UN Member States in the Preparatory Committee to be convened in 2010-2011, including through the formulation of concrete proposals on the content of an ATT that should reflect the most comprehensive scope and the highest possible standards; |
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(b)

wide and more substantive participation of UN Member States in the Preparatory Committee to be convened in 2010-2011, including through the formulation of concrete proposals on the content of an ATT that should reflect the most comprehensive scope and the highest possible standards;

| (c) | increased awareness by third countries of the structure and functioning of export control systems on conventional weapons, including through support aiming at improving compliance with and enforcement of national controls implementing a future ATT, including border controls, and monitoring of arms exports and transfers; |
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(c)

increased awareness by third countries of the structure and functioning of export control systems on conventional weapons, including through support aiming at improving compliance with and enforcement of national controls implementing a future ATT, including border controls, and monitoring of arms exports and transfers;

| (d) | improvement of record keeping and accounting of weapons, including through marking and tracing and national submission to the UN ROCA on and improved national capacities in export controls among participant states. |
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(d)

improvement of record keeping and accounting of weapons, including through marking and tracing and national submission to the UN ROCA on and improved national capacities in export controls among participant states.

2.3.   Description of activities

The project provides for the organisation of seven regional seminars, a launching and a concluding event, up to three side-events, and dissemination of results.

The regional seminars will take place over three days in a location to be determined in the target regions.

2.3.1.   Structure of the regional seminars

The seminars will include the following presentations and discussions:

| | First part [DAY 1 and DAY 2 (first half)]:






  (a) | general overview of the ATT, background, possible scope and parameters, etc.; |
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First part [DAY 1 and DAY 2 (first half)]:

(a)

general overview of the ATT, background, possible scope and parameters, etc.;

| (b) | national and regional views on the ATT, including presentation of the Union’s view on the ATT; |
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(b)

national and regional views on the ATT, including presentation of the Union’s view on the ATT;

| (c) | other aspects of the ATT, including transparency and assistance measures; |
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(c)

other aspects of the ATT, including transparency and assistance measures;

| (d) | formulation of recommendations for the work of the Preparatory Committee sessions. |
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(d)

formulation of recommendations for the work of the Preparatory Committee sessions.

| | Second part [DAY 2 (second half) and DAY 3]






  (a) | presentation of national and regional systems to control the trade in conventional weapons, including Council Common Position 2008/944/CFSP of 8 December 2008 defining common rules governing control of exports of military technology and equipment (1); |
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Second part [DAY 2 (second half) and DAY 3]

(a)

presentation of national and regional systems to control the trade in conventional weapons, including Council Common Position 2008/944/CFSP of 8 December 2008 defining common rules governing control of exports of military technology and equipment (1);

| (b) | aspects of establishment and enforcement of licensing systems, including legal and administrative aspects; |
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(b)

aspects of establishment and enforcement of licensing systems, including legal and administrative aspects;

| (c) | aspects of compliance with, and enforcement of national controls implementing a future ATT, including border controls, and monitoring of arms exports and transfers; |
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(c)

aspects of compliance with, and enforcement of national controls implementing a future ATT, including border controls, and monitoring of arms exports and transfers;

| (d) | aspects of record keeping and accounting of weapons, including national and regional reports on arms exports and transfers; |
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(d)

aspects of record keeping and accounting of weapons, including national and regional reports on arms exports and transfers;

| (e) | role and functioning of the UN ROCA, including assistance in the submission of national reports to the Register; |
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(e)

role and functioning of the UN ROCA, including assistance in the submission of national reports to the Register;

| (f) | international and national instruments on marking and tracing of SALW and assistance in their implementation. |
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(f)

international and national instruments on marking and tracing of SALW and assistance in their implementation.

The three-day seminars will include working group sessions on specific aspects of an ATT.

2.3.2.   Participants in the seminars

Participants in the regional seminars include:

| (a) | diplomatic and military/defence personnel from countries in the regions, in particular authorities responsible for national policies vis-à-vis the ATT, including national delegates participating in the ATT Preparatory Committee; |
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(a)

diplomatic and military/defence personnel from countries in the regions, in particular authorities responsible for national policies vis-à-vis the ATT, including national delegates participating in the ATT Preparatory Committee;

| (b) | technical and law-enforcement personnel from countries in the regions, in particular export controls authorities, customs, and law enforcement officials (two participants per country); |
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(b)

technical and law-enforcement personnel from countries in the regions, in particular export controls authorities, customs, and law enforcement officials (two participants per country);

| (c) | representatives from international and regional organisations, regionally-based non-governmental organisations (NGOs), think tanks and local/regional industry; |
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(c)

representatives from international and regional organisations, regionally-based non-governmental organisations (NGOs), think tanks and local/regional industry;

| (d) | representatives from UNIDIR and the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA; Conventional Arms Branch and Regional Branch, including regional centres, as appropriate); |
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(d)

representatives from UNIDIR and the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA; Conventional Arms Branch and Regional Branch, including regional centres, as appropriate);

| (e) | national and international technical experts on aspects of exports controls on conventional arms, including Union experts and industry representatives. |
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(e)

national and international technical experts on aspects of exports controls on conventional arms, including Union experts and industry representatives.

Depending on the size of the regions, between 45 to 80 participants are expected to participate in each seminar. One diplomatic or military official for each state invited will participate in the first part of each seminar, while the second part will be attended by a technical and law-enforcement official for each state invited. The selection of countries to be invited to each seminar and of the participants will be made by the HR, in consultation with the competent Council bodies, on the basis of a proposal made by UNIDIR.

The participation of Union experts in the seminar should be ensured to an adequate level, both in terms of technical and political expertise.

2.3.3.   Input: Research component

To ensure a well-informed, substantive and timely input to the UN process, a strong research component is needed. UNIDIR will commission up to 12 background research papers from competent research institutes or individual experts, focusing on some key relevant aspects of the project and of the regional seminars. UNIDIR will propose to the HR a short-list of possible research institutes or individual experts having a sound background in specific issues of an ATT. The HR will select the most appropriate ones on the basis of the short-list and in consultation with the competent Council bodies.

2.3.4.   Regional distribution of the seminars

The regional seminars will take place according to the following groupings:

| (a) | one seminar for the Americas and the Caribbean; |
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(a)

one seminar for the Americas and the Caribbean;

| (b) | one seminar for the Middle East; |
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(b)

one seminar for the Middle East;

| (c) | one seminar for Northern, Western and Central Africa; |
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(c)

one seminar for Northern, Western and Central Africa;

| (d) | one seminar for Eastern and Southern Africa; |
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(d)

one seminar for Eastern and Southern Africa;

| (e) | one seminar for East Asia and the Pacific; |
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(e)

one seminar for East Asia and the Pacific;

| (f) | one seminar for South and Central Asia; |
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(f)

one seminar for South and Central Asia;

| (g) | one seminar for ‘Wider Europe’ region. |
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(g)

one seminar for ‘Wider Europe’ region.

Suggested tentative locations for the seminars are:

| (a) | Buenos Aires or Rio de Janeiro for the Americas and the Caribbean; |
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(a)

Buenos Aires or Rio de Janeiro for the Americas and the Caribbean;

| (b) | Cairo or Beirut for the Middle East; |
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(b)

Cairo or Beirut for the Middle East;

| (c) | Rabat or Accra for Northern, Western and Central Africa; |
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(c)

Rabat or Accra for Northern, Western and Central Africa;

| (d) | Nairobi or Johannesburg for Eastern and Southern Africa; |
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(d)

Nairobi or Johannesburg for Eastern and Southern Africa;

| (e) | Jakarta or Beijing for East Asia and the Pacific; |
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(e)

Jakarta or Beijing for East Asia and the Pacific;

| (f) | New Delhi or Astana for South and Central Asia; |
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(f)

New Delhi or Astana for South and Central Asia;

| (g) | Moscow or Belgrade for ‘Wider Europe’ region. |
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(g)

Moscow or Belgrade for ‘Wider Europe’ region.

Final locations will be determined to maximize resources, minimize carbon footprint and on the basis of available assistance at local level. UNIDIR will propose motivated recommendations on locations, for consideration and endorsement by the HR in consultation with the competent Council bodies.

2.3.5.   Launching and closing events

A launching event will take place over one day to present the aims of the project to the international community and to seek inputs from civil society, researchers and NGOs to secure support for the project. A closing event of one day will be organised to present the results of the project. Final locations for these events will be determined according to the procedure foreseen for the selection of the locations of regional seminars. The launching event might be held in the margins of the July 2010 Preparatory Committee, depending on the date of the adoption of this Decision.

2.3.6.   Side-events

A first side event will be organised in the margins of the 1st Committee (65th session of the UN General Assembly) in October 2010 to increase awareness of stakeholders gathered in New York about the project and to discuss some concrete substantial elements relevant to the ATT process.

A second side event will be held in the fourth session of the ATT Preparatory Committee meeting in New York to be held in 2011 to present to stakeholders gathered in New York the results of the project achieved by that date.

A third side event will be held in the margins of the 1st Committee (66th session of the UN General Assembly) in October 2011 to present to stakeholders gathered in New York the results of the project achieved by that date.

2.4.   Outputs — Dissemination

REPORTS-PUBLICATION

Each seminar and event will produce a short summary report of the discussions and of the recommendations and ideas put forward for an ATT and of the technical aspects discussed. The seminar reports, written in English, will be made available online and on electronic data storage devices for distribution.

A draft of the final report analysing the summary reports of the seven regional meetings and other events included in the project will be produced and presented for comments at the concluding seminar. The final report will be made available online and on electronic data storage devices for distribution. A publication summarising the final report will be made available online and in hard copies.

3.   Duration

The implementation period of the project is 24 months after the date of conclusion of the financing agreement referred to in Article 3(3).

4.   Beneficiaries

The beneficiaries of this project will be UN Member States, with particular emphasis on state authorities responsible for setting national policies vis-à-vis the ATT, export controls authorities, customs, and law enforcement officials that need to strengthen their expertise in order to ensure a responsible arms trade and prevent an irresponsible proliferation of conventional arms in the framework of a future ATT. The selection of specific state beneficiaries will be made on the basis of a short-list of beneficiaries proposed by UNIDIR for consideration and endorsement by the HR, in consultation with the competent Council bodies.

5.   Implementing entity

The technical implementation of this Decision will be entrusted to UNIDIR. UNIDIR will perform its task under the responsibility of the HR. UNIDIR shall cooperate with UNODA and members of the Bureau of the Preparatory Committees to the UN Conference on an ATT.

UNIDIR shall, where appropriate, work with institutions such as regional organisations, think tanks, NGOs and industry. UNIDIR will ensure the visibility of the Union’s contribution, appropriate to its size.

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(1)  OJ L 335, 13.12.2008, p. 99.

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