# Official Journal L 103/2022

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| Official Journal
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| English edition | Legislation | Volume 6531 March 2022 |

ISSN 1977-0677

Official Journal

of the European Union

L 103

English edition

Legislation

Volume 6531 March 2022

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| | | REGULATIONS |
| | * | Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/509 of 24 March 2022 entering a designation in the register of traditional specialities guaranteed (Vincisgrassi alla maceratese (TSG)) | 1 |
| | * | Commission Regulation (EU) 2022/510 of 29 March 2022 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 297/95 as regards the adjustment of the fees of the European Medicines Agency to the inflation rate with effect from 1 April 2022 (
  1
  ) | 3 |
| | * | Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/511 of 30 March 2022 extending the derogation from Council Regulation (EC) No 1967/2006 as regards the minimum distance from coast and the minimum sea depth for the volantina trawlers fishing in the territorial waters of Slovenia | 7 |
| | | DECISIONS |
| | * | Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2022/512 of 23 March 2022 on the reconfirmation of the authorisation of the European Union military operation in the Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED IRINI) (EUNAVFOR MED IRINI/1/2022) | 11 |
| | * | Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2022/513 of 29 March 2022 on the appointment of the EU Force Commander for the European Union military operation in the Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED IRINI) and repealing Decision (CFSP) 2021/1748 (EUNAVFOR MED IRINI/2/2022) | 12 |
| | * | Decision (EU) 2022/514 of the European Central Bank of 1 March 2022 on the total amount of annual supervisory fees for 2021 (ECB/2022/7) | 14 |

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REGULATIONS

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Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/509 of 24 March 2022 entering a designation in the register of traditional specialities guaranteed (Vincisgrassi alla maceratese (TSG))

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Commission Regulation (EU) 2022/510 of 29 March 2022 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 297/95 as regards the adjustment of the fees of the European Medicines Agency to the inflation rate with effect from 1 April 2022 (
  1
  )

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3

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Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/511 of 30 March 2022 extending the derogation from Council Regulation (EC) No 1967/2006 as regards the minimum distance from coast and the minimum sea depth for the volantina trawlers fishing in the territorial waters of Slovenia

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DECISIONS

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Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2022/512 of 23 March 2022 on the reconfirmation of the authorisation of the European Union military operation in the Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED IRINI) (EUNAVFOR MED IRINI/1/2022)

11

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Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2022/513 of 29 March 2022 on the appointment of the EU Force Commander for the European Union military operation in the Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED IRINI) and repealing Decision (CFSP) 2021/1748 (EUNAVFOR MED IRINI/2/2022)

12

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Decision (EU) 2022/514 of the European Central Bank of 1 March 2022 on the total amount of annual supervisory fees for 2021 (ECB/2022/7)

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(1)   Text with EEA relevance.

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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

| 31.3.2022 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | L 103/1 |
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31.3.2022

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Official Journal of the European Union

L 103/1

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COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2022/509

of 24 March 2022

entering a designation in the register of traditional specialities guaranteed (Vincisgrassi alla maceratese (TSG))

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

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

Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 November 2012 on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs (1), and in particular Article 52(2) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Pursuant to Article 50(2)(b) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012, Italy’s application to register the name ‘Vincisgrassi alla maceratese’ was published in the Official Journal of the European Union (2). |
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(1)

Pursuant to Article 50(2)(b) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012, Italy’s application to register the name ‘Vincisgrassi alla maceratese’ was published in the Official Journal of the European Union (2).

| (2) | As no statement of opposition under Article 51 of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 has been received by the Commission, the name ‘Vincisgrassi alla maceratese’ should therefore be entered in the register, |
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(2)

As no statement of opposition under Article 51 of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 has been received by the Commission, the name ‘Vincisgrassi alla maceratese’ should therefore be entered in the register,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

The name ‘Vincisgrassi alla maceratese’ (TSG) is hereby entered in the register.

The name specified in the first paragraph denotes a product in Class 2.21. Prepared meals, as listed in Annex XI to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 668/2014 (3).

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that 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, 24 March 2022.

For the Commission,

On behalf of the President,

Janusz WOJCIECHOWSKI

Member of the Commission

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(1)  
  OJ L 343, 14.12.2012, p. 1.

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(2)  
  OJ C 504, 14.12.2021, p. 57.

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(3)  Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 668/2014 of 13 June 2014 laying down rules for the application of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs (OJ L 179, 19.6.2014, p. 36).

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Official Journal of the European Union

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) 2022/510

of 29 March 2022

amending Council Regulation (EC) No 297/95 as regards the adjustment of the fees of the European Medicines Agency to the inflation rate with effect from 1 April 2022

(Text with EEA relevance)

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

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

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 297/95 of 10 February 1995 on fees payable to the European Agency for the Evaluation of Medicinal Products (1), and in particular Article 12, fifth subparagraph, thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | In accordance with Article 67(3) of Regulation (EC) No 726/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council (2), the revenue of the European Medicines Agency consists of a contribution from the Union and fees paid by undertakings to that Agency. Regulation (EC) No 297/95 lays down the categories and levels of such fees. |
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(1)

In accordance with Article 67(3) of Regulation (EC) No 726/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council (2), the revenue of the European Medicines Agency consists of a contribution from the Union and fees paid by undertakings to that Agency. Regulation (EC) No 297/95 lays down the categories and levels of such fees.

| (2) | Those fees should be updated by reference to the inflation rate of 2020 and 2021. The inflation rate in the Union, as published by the Statistical Office of the European Union (3), was 0,3 % in 2020 and 5,3 % in 2021. |
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(2)

Those fees should be updated by reference to the inflation rate of 2020 and 2021. The inflation rate in the Union, as published by the Statistical Office of the European Union (3), was 0,3 % in 2020 and 5,3 % in 2021.

| (3) | For the sake of simplicity, the adjusted levels of the fees should be rounded to the nearest EUR 100. |
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(3)

For the sake of simplicity, the adjusted levels of the fees should be rounded to the nearest EUR 100.

| (4) | Regulation (EC) No 297/95 should therefore be amended accordingly. |
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(4)

Regulation (EC) No 297/95 should therefore be amended accordingly.

| (5) | For reasons of legal certainty, this Regulation should not apply to valid applications which are pending on 1 April 2022. |
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(5)

For reasons of legal certainty, this Regulation should not apply to valid applications which are pending on 1 April 2022.

| (6) | In accordance with Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 297/95, the update is to be made with effect from 1 April 2022. It is therefore appropriate that this Regulation enters into force as a matter of urgency and applies from that date, |
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(6)

In accordance with Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 297/95, the update is to be made with effect from 1 April 2022. It is therefore appropriate that this Regulation enters into force as a matter of urgency and applies from that date,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Regulation (EC) No 297/95 is amended as follows:

| (1) | Article 3 is amended as follows:






  (a) | paragraph 1 is amended as follows:






  (i) | point (a) is amended as follows:






  — | in the first subparagraph, ‘EUR 296 500
  ’ is replaced by ‘EUR 313 200
  ’, |
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(1)

Article 3 is amended as follows:

(a)

paragraph 1 is amended as follows:

(i)

point (a) is amended as follows:

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in the first subparagraph, ‘EUR 296 500
  ’ is replaced by ‘EUR 313 200
  ’,

| — | in the second subparagraph, ‘EUR 29 800
  ’ is replaced by ‘EUR 31 500
  ’, |
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—

in the second subparagraph, ‘EUR 29 800
  ’ is replaced by ‘EUR 31 500
  ’,

| — | in the third subparagraph, ‘EUR 7 400
  ’ is replaced by ‘EUR 7 800
  ’; |
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—

in the third subparagraph, ‘EUR 7 400
  ’ is replaced by ‘EUR 7 800
  ’;

| (ii) | point (b) is amended as follows:






  — | in the first subparagraph, ‘EUR 115 100
  ’ is replaced by ‘EUR 121 500
  ’, |
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(ii)

point (b) is amended as follows:

—

in the first subparagraph, ‘EUR 115 100
  ’ is replaced by ‘EUR 121 500
  ’,

| — | in the second subparagraph, ‘EUR 191 700
  ’ is replaced by ‘EUR 202 500
  ’, |
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—

in the second subparagraph, ‘EUR 191 700
  ’ is replaced by ‘EUR 202 500
  ’,

| — | in the third subparagraph, ‘
  11 500
  ’ is replaced by ‘EUR 12 100
  ’, |
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—

in the third subparagraph, ‘
  11 500
  ’ is replaced by ‘EUR 12 100
  ’,

| — | in the fourth subparagraph, ‘EUR 7 400
  ’ is replaced by ‘EUR 7 800
  ’; |
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—

in the fourth subparagraph, ‘EUR 7 400
  ’ is replaced by ‘EUR 7 800
  ’;

| (iii) | point (c) is amended as follows:






  — | in the first subparagraph, ‘EUR 89 000
  ’ is replaced by ‘EUR 94 000
  ’, |
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(iii)

point (c) is amended as follows:

—

in the first subparagraph, ‘EUR 89 000
  ’ is replaced by ‘EUR 94 000
  ’,

| — | in the second subparagraph, ‘EUR 22 400 to EUR 66 800
  ’ is replaced by ‘EUR 23 700 to EUR 70 600
  ’, |
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—

in the second subparagraph, ‘EUR 22 400 to EUR 66 800
  ’ is replaced by ‘EUR 23 700 to EUR 70 600
  ’,

| — | in the third subparagraph, ‘EUR 7 400
  ’ is replaced by ‘EUR 7 800
  ’; |
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—

in the third subparagraph, ‘EUR 7 400
  ’ is replaced by ‘EUR 7 800
  ’;

| (b) | paragraph 2 is amended as follows:






  (i) | point (a), first subparagraph is amended as follows:






  — | ‘EUR 3 300
  ’ is replaced by ‘EUR 3 500
  ’, |
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(b)

paragraph 2 is amended as follows:

(i)

point (a), first subparagraph is amended as follows:

—

‘EUR 3 300
  ’ is replaced by ‘EUR 3 500
  ’,

| — | ‘EUR 7 400
  ’ is replaced by ‘EUR 7 800
  ’; |
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—

‘EUR 7 400
  ’ is replaced by ‘EUR 7 800
  ’;

| (ii) | point (b) is amended as follows:






  — | in the first subparagraph, ‘EUR 89 000
  ’ is replaced by ‘EUR 94 000
  ’, |
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(ii)

point (b) is amended as follows:

—

in the first subparagraph, ‘EUR 89 000
  ’ is replaced by ‘EUR 94 000
  ’,

| — | in the second subparagraph, ‘EUR 22 400 to EUR 66 800
  ’ is replaced by ‘EUR 23 700 to EUR 70 600
  ’; |
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—

in the second subparagraph, ‘EUR 22 400 to EUR 66 800
  ’ is replaced by ‘EUR 23 700 to EUR 70 600
  ’;

| (c) | in paragraph 3, ‘EUR 14 600’ is replaced by ‘EUR 15 400’; |
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(c)

in paragraph 3, ‘EUR 14 600’ is replaced by ‘EUR 15 400’;

| (d) | in paragraph 4, first subparagraph, ‘EUR 22 400’ is replaced by ‘EUR 23 700’; |
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(d)

in paragraph 4, first subparagraph, ‘EUR 22 400’ is replaced by ‘EUR 23 700’;

| (e) | in paragraph 5, ‘EUR 7 400’ is replaced by ‘EUR 7 800’; |
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(e)

in paragraph 5, ‘EUR 7 400’ is replaced by ‘EUR 7 800’;

| (f) | paragraph 6 is amended as follows:






  (i) | in the first subparagraph, ‘EUR 106 300’ is replaced by ‘EUR 112 200’; |
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(f)

paragraph 6 is amended as follows:

(i)

in the first subparagraph, ‘EUR 106 300’ is replaced by ‘EUR 112 200’;

| (ii) | in the second subparagraph, ‘EUR 26 400 to EUR 79 700’ is replaced by ‘EUR 27 900 to EUR 84 100’; |
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(ii)

in the second subparagraph, ‘EUR 26 400 to EUR 79 700’ is replaced by ‘EUR 27 900 to EUR 84 100’;

| (2) | in Article 4, first subparagraph, ‘EUR 73 800’ is replaced by ‘EUR 77 900’; |
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(2)

in Article 4, first subparagraph, ‘EUR 73 800’ is replaced by ‘EUR 77 900’;

| (3) | Article 5 is amended as follows:






  (a) | paragraph 1 is amended as follows:






  (i) | point (a) is amended as follows:






  — | in the first subparagraph, ‘EUR 148 400
  ’ is replaced by ‘EUR 156 700
  ’, |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |

(3)

Article 5 is amended as follows:

(a)

paragraph 1 is amended as follows:

(i)

point (a) is amended as follows:

—

in the first subparagraph, ‘EUR 148 400
  ’ is replaced by ‘EUR 156 700
  ’,

| — | in the second subparagraph, ‘EUR 14 600
  ’ is replaced by ‘EUR 15 400
  ’, |
| --- | --- |

—

in the second subparagraph, ‘EUR 14 600
  ’ is replaced by ‘EUR 15 400
  ’,

| — | in the third subparagraph, ‘EUR 7 400
  ’ is replaced by ‘EUR 7 800
  ’, |
| --- | --- |

—

in the third subparagraph, ‘EUR 7 400
  ’ is replaced by ‘EUR 7 800
  ’,

| — | the fourth subparagraph is amended as follows:






  — | ‘EUR 73 800
  ’ is replaced by ‘EUR 77 900
  ’, |
| --- | --- | --- |

—

the fourth subparagraph is amended as follows:

—

‘EUR 73 800
  ’ is replaced by ‘EUR 77 900
  ’,

| — | ‘EUR 7 400
  ’ is replaced by ‘EUR 7 800
  ’; |
| --- | --- |

—

‘EUR 7 400
  ’ is replaced by ‘EUR 7 800
  ’;

| (ii) | point (b) is amended as follows:






  — | in the first subparagraph, ‘EUR 73 800
  ’ is replaced by ‘EUR 77 900
  ’, |
| --- | --- | --- |

(ii)

point (b) is amended as follows:

—

in the first subparagraph, ‘EUR 73 800
  ’ is replaced by ‘EUR 77 900
  ’,

| — | in the second subparagraph, ‘EUR 125 300
  ’ is replaced by ‘EUR 132 400
  ’, |
| --- | --- |

—

in the second subparagraph, ‘EUR 125 300
  ’ is replaced by ‘EUR 132 400
  ’,

| — | in the third subparagraph, ‘EUR 14 600
  ’ is replaced by ‘EUR 15 400
  ’, |
| --- | --- |

—

in the third subparagraph, ‘EUR 14 600
  ’ is replaced by ‘EUR 15 400
  ’,

| — | in the fourth subparagraph, ‘EUR 7 400
  ’ is replaced by ‘EUR 7 800
  ’, |
| --- | --- |

—

in the fourth subparagraph, ‘EUR 7 400
  ’ is replaced by ‘EUR 7 800
  ’,

| — | the fifth subparagraph is amended as follows:






  — | ‘EUR 37 100
  ’ is replaced by ‘EUR 39 200
  ’, |
| --- | --- | --- |

—

the fifth subparagraph is amended as follows:

—

‘EUR 37 100
  ’ is replaced by ‘EUR 39 200
  ’,

| — | ‘EUR 7 400
  ’ is replaced by ‘EUR 7 800
  ’; |
| --- | --- |

—

‘EUR 7 400
  ’ is replaced by ‘EUR 7 800
  ’;

| (iii) | point (c) is amended as follows:






  — | in the first subparagraph, ‘EUR 37 100
  ’ is replaced by ‘EUR 39 200
  ’, |
| --- | --- | --- |

(iii)

point (c) is amended as follows:

—

in the first subparagraph, ‘EUR 37 100
  ’ is replaced by ‘EUR 39 200
  ’,

| — | in the second subparagraph, ‘EUR 9 200 to EUR 27 900
  ’ is replaced by ‘EUR 9 700 to EUR 29 500
  ’, |
| --- | --- |

—

in the second subparagraph, ‘EUR 9 200 to EUR 27 900
  ’ is replaced by ‘EUR 9 700 to EUR 29 500
  ’,

| — | in the third subparagraph, ‘EUR 7 400
  ’ is replaced by ‘EUR 7 800
  ’; |
| --- | --- |

—

in the third subparagraph, ‘EUR 7 400
  ’ is replaced by ‘EUR 7 800
  ’;

| (b) | paragraph 2 is amended as follows:






  (i) | point (a), first subparagraph, is amended as follows:






  — | ‘EUR 3 300
  ’ is replaced by ‘EUR 3 500
  ’, |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

(b)

paragraph 2 is amended as follows:

(i)

point (a), first subparagraph, is amended as follows:

—

‘EUR 3 300
  ’ is replaced by ‘EUR 3 500
  ’,

| — | ‘EUR 7 400
  ’ is replaced by ‘EUR 7 800
  ’; |
| --- | --- |

—

‘EUR 7 400
  ’ is replaced by ‘EUR 7 800
  ’;

| (ii) | point (b) is amended as follows:






  — | in the first subparagraph, ‘EUR 44 400
  ’ is replaced by ‘EUR 46 900
  ’, |
| --- | --- | --- |

(ii)

point (b) is amended as follows:

—

in the first subparagraph, ‘EUR 44 400
  ’ is replaced by ‘EUR 46 900
  ’,

| — | in the second subparagraph, ‘EUR 11 200 to EUR 33 500
  ’ is replaced by ‘EUR 11 800 to EUR 35 400
  ’, |
| --- | --- |

—

in the second subparagraph, ‘EUR 11 200 to EUR 33 500
  ’ is replaced by ‘EUR 11 800 to EUR 35 400
  ’,

| — | in the third subparagraph, ‘EUR 7 400
  ’ is replaced by ‘EUR 7 800
  ’; |
| --- | --- |

—

in the third subparagraph, ‘EUR 7 400
  ’ is replaced by ‘EUR 7 800
  ’;

| (c) | in paragraph 3, ‘EUR 7 400’ is replaced by ‘EUR 7 800’; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

in paragraph 3, ‘EUR 7 400’ is replaced by ‘EUR 7 800’;

| (d) | in paragraph 4, first subparagraph, ‘EUR 22 400’ is replaced by ‘EUR 23 700’; |
| --- | --- |

(d)

in paragraph 4, first subparagraph, ‘EUR 22 400’ is replaced by ‘EUR 23 700’;

| (e) | in paragraph 5, ‘EUR 7 400’ is replaced by ‘EUR 7 800’; |
| --- | --- |

(e)

in paragraph 5, ‘EUR 7 400’ is replaced by ‘EUR 7 800’;

| (f) | paragraph 6 is amended as follows:






  (i) | in the first subparagraph, ‘EUR 35 600’ is replaced by ‘EUR 37 600’; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(f)

paragraph 6 is amended as follows:

(i)

in the first subparagraph, ‘EUR 35 600’ is replaced by ‘EUR 37 600’;

| (ii) | in the second subparagraph, ‘EUR 8 700 to EUR 26 400’ is replaced by ‘EUR 9 200 to EUR 27 900’; |
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(ii)

in the second subparagraph, ‘EUR 8 700 to EUR 26 400’ is replaced by ‘EUR 9 200 to EUR 27 900’;

| (4) | in Article 6, first subparagraph, ‘EUR 44 400’ is replaced by ‘EUR 46 900’; |
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(4)

in Article 6, first subparagraph, ‘EUR 44 400’ is replaced by ‘EUR 46 900’;

| (5) | Article 7 is amended as follows:






  (a) | in the first paragraph, ‘EUR 73 800’ is replaced by ‘EUR 77 900’; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(5)

Article 7 is amended as follows:

(a)

in the first paragraph, ‘EUR 73 800’ is replaced by ‘EUR 77 900’;

| (b) | in the second paragraph, ‘EUR 22 400’ is replaced by ‘EUR 23 700’; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

in the second paragraph, ‘EUR 22 400’ is replaced by ‘EUR 23 700’;

| (6) | Article 8 is amended as follows:






  (a) | paragraph 1 is amended as follows:






  (i) | in the second subparagraph, ‘EUR 89 000’ is replaced by ‘EUR 94 000’; |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

(6)

Article 8 is amended as follows:

(a)

paragraph 1 is amended as follows:

(i)

in the second subparagraph, ‘EUR 89 000’ is replaced by ‘EUR 94 000’;

| (ii) | in the third subparagraph, ‘EUR 44 400’ is replaced by ‘EUR 46 900’; |
| --- | --- |

(ii)

in the third subparagraph, ‘EUR 44 400’ is replaced by ‘EUR 46 900’;

| (iii) | in the fourth subparagraph, ‘EUR 22 400 to EUR 66 800’ is replaced by ‘EUR 23 700 to EUR 70 600’; |
| --- | --- |

(iii)

in the fourth subparagraph, ‘EUR 22 400 to EUR 66 800’ is replaced by ‘EUR 23 700 to EUR 70 600’;

| (iv) | in the fifth subparagraph, ‘EUR 11 200 to EUR 33 500’ is replaced by ‘EUR 11 800 to EUR 35 400’; |
| --- | --- |

(iv)

in the fifth subparagraph, ‘EUR 11 200 to EUR 33 500’ is replaced by ‘EUR 11 800 to EUR 35 400’;

| (b) | paragraph 2 is amended as follows:






  (i) | in the second subparagraph, ‘EUR 296 500’ is replaced by ‘EUR 313 200’; |
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(b)

paragraph 2 is amended as follows:

(i)

in the second subparagraph, ‘EUR 296 500’ is replaced by ‘EUR 313 200’;

| (ii) | in the third subparagraph, ‘EUR 148 400’ is replaced by ‘EUR 156 700’; |
| --- | --- |

(ii)

in the third subparagraph, ‘EUR 148 400’ is replaced by ‘EUR 156 700’;

| (iii) | in the fifth subparagraph, ‘EUR 3 300 to EUR 255 500’ is replaced by ‘EUR 3 500 to EUR 269 900’; |
| --- | --- |

(iii)

in the fifth subparagraph, ‘EUR 3 300 to EUR 255 500’ is replaced by ‘EUR 3 500 to EUR 269 900’;

| (iv) | in the sixth subparagraph, ‘EUR 3 300 to EUR 127 900’ is replaced by ‘EUR 3 500 to EUR 135 100’; |
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(iv)

in the sixth subparagraph, ‘EUR 3 300 to EUR 127 900’ is replaced by ‘EUR 3 500 to EUR 135 100’;

| (c) | in paragraph 3, first subparagraph, ‘EUR 7 400’ is replaced by ‘EUR 7 800’. |
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(c)

in paragraph 3, first subparagraph, ‘EUR 7 400’ is replaced by ‘EUR 7 800’.

Article 2

This Regulation shall not apply to valid applications pending on 1 April 2022.

Article 3

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

It shall apply from 1 April 2022.

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

Done at Brussels, 29 March 2022.

For the Commission

The President

Ursula VON DER LEYEN

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(1)  
  OJ L 35, 15.2.1995, p. 1.

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(2)  Regulation (EC) No 726/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 March 2004 laying down Community procedures for the authorisation and supervision of medicinal products for human and veterinary use and establishing a European Medicines Agency (OJ L 136, 30.4.2004, p. 1).

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(3)  Eurostat, euroindicators 11/2022, published on 20 January 2022

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| 31.3.2022 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | L 103/7 |
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31.3.2022

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

L 103/7

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COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2022/511

of 30 March 2022

extending the derogation from Council Regulation (EC) No 1967/2006 as regards the minimum distance from coast and the minimum sea depth for the ‘volantina’ trawlers fishing in the territorial waters of Slovenia

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

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

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1967/2006 of 21 December 2006 concerning management measures for the sustainable exploitation of fishery resources in the Mediterranean Sea, amending Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1626/94 (1), and in particular Article 13(5) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Article 13(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1967/2006 prohibits the use of towed gears within 3 nautical miles of the coast or within the 50 m isobath where that depth is reached at a shorter distance from the coast. |
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(1)

Article 13(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1967/2006 prohibits the use of towed gears within 3 nautical miles of the coast or within the 50 m isobath where that depth is reached at a shorter distance from the coast.

| (2) | At the request of a Member State, the Commission may allow a derogation from Article 13(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1967/2006, provided that a number of conditions set out in Article 13(5) and (9) are fulfilled. |
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(2)

At the request of a Member State, the Commission may allow a derogation from Article 13(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1967/2006, provided that a number of conditions set out in Article 13(5) and (9) are fulfilled.

| (3) | A derogation from the first subparagraph of Article 13(1) for the use of ‘volantina’ trawlers in the territorial waters of Slovenia, at less than 50 meters depth, in the area between 1,5 and 3 nautical miles from the coast was granted for the first time until 23 March 2017 by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 277/2014 (2). |
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(3)

A derogation from the first subparagraph of Article 13(1) for the use of ‘volantina’ trawlers in the territorial waters of Slovenia, at less than 50 meters depth, in the area between 1,5 and 3 nautical miles from the coast was granted for the first time until 23 March 2017 by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 277/2014 (2).

| (4) | An extension of the derogation was granted until 27 March 2020 by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2383 (3). |
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(4)

An extension of the derogation was granted until 27 March 2020 by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2383 (3).

| (5) | On 28 February 2020 the Commission received a request from Slovenia to extend the derogation beyond 27 March 2020. Slovenia provided a draft of the new management plan and a report on the management plan monitoring and implementation justifying the extension of the derogation, in light of the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1967/2006 and Regulation (EU) 2019/1241 of the European Parliament and of the Council (4). The request concerns vessels with a track record in the fishery of more than 5 years, entailing no future increase of fishing effort and which operate under an updated management plan adopted by Slovenia on 18 August 2021 (5) in accordance with Article 19(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1967/2006. Those vessels are included on a list communicated to the Commission in line with the requirements of Article 13(9) of Regulation (EC) No 1967/2006. |
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(5)

On 28 February 2020 the Commission received a request from Slovenia to extend the derogation beyond 27 March 2020. Slovenia provided a draft of the new management plan and a report on the management plan monitoring and implementation justifying the extension of the derogation, in light of the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1967/2006 and Regulation (EU) 2019/1241 of the European Parliament and of the Council (4). The request concerns vessels with a track record in the fishery of more than 5 years, entailing no future increase of fishing effort and which operate under an updated management plan adopted by Slovenia on 18 August 2021 (5) in accordance with Article 19(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1967/2006. Those vessels are included on a list communicated to the Commission in line with the requirements of Article 13(9) of Regulation (EC) No 1967/2006.

| (6) | The Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries (STECF) Plenary (6) held between 6 and 10 July 2020 reviewed the updated plan and the conditions for the derogation. STECF concluded that the updated plan is comprehensive and addresses most of the comments previously raised by STECF. In the light of the new information provided by Slovenia, STECF concluded that the conditions for the derogation continue to be fulfilled. |
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(6)

The Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries (STECF) Plenary (6) held between 6 and 10 July 2020 reviewed the updated plan and the conditions for the derogation. STECF concluded that the updated plan is comprehensive and addresses most of the comments previously raised by STECF. In the light of the new information provided by Slovenia, STECF concluded that the conditions for the derogation continue to be fulfilled.

| (7) | The derogation requested by Slovenia complies with the conditions laid down in Article 13(5) and (9) of Regulation (EC) No 1967/2006. |
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(7)

The derogation requested by Slovenia complies with the conditions laid down in Article 13(5) and (9) of Regulation (EC) No 1967/2006.

| (8) | In particular, there are specific geographical constraints, as the territorial waters of Slovenia do not at any point reach a depth of 50 meters. In the absence of a derogation, ‘volantina’ trawlers could therefore only operate beyond 3 nautical miles from the coast, where fishing grounds are significantly limited by an area devoted to commercial shipping routes. |
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(8)

In particular, there are specific geographical constraints, as the territorial waters of Slovenia do not at any point reach a depth of 50 meters. In the absence of a derogation, ‘volantina’ trawlers could therefore only operate beyond 3 nautical miles from the coast, where fishing grounds are significantly limited by an area devoted to commercial shipping routes.

| (9) | The management plan sets out all relevant definitions on the fisheries concerned and guarantees no future increase in the fishing effort, as fishing authorisations will be issued only to specified 12 vessels that are already authorised to fish by Slovenia. |
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(9)

The management plan sets out all relevant definitions on the fisheries concerned and guarantees no future increase in the fishing effort, as fishing authorisations will be issued only to specified 12 vessels that are already authorised to fish by Slovenia.

| (10) | The ‘volantina’ trawl fishery, a mixed fishery type, cannot be undertaken with other gears other than the heavier ‘tartana’, which could however lead to higher contact with the sea bottom and higher catch of demersal species and does not interfere with gears other than trawls, seines or similar towed nets. Moreover, ‘volantina’ trawl fishery has no significant impact on marine environment, including protected habitats, as STECF noted that it is exploiting muddy grounds, it is not performed on sensitive habitats and discard rates are low. |
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(10)

The ‘volantina’ trawl fishery, a mixed fishery type, cannot be undertaken with other gears other than the heavier ‘tartana’, which could however lead to higher contact with the sea bottom and higher catch of demersal species and does not interfere with gears other than trawls, seines or similar towed nets. Moreover, ‘volantina’ trawl fishery has no significant impact on marine environment, including protected habitats, as STECF noted that it is exploiting muddy grounds, it is not performed on sensitive habitats and discard rates are low.

| (11) | The derogation requested by Slovenia affects a limited number of only 12 vessels. The registration numbers of these vessels are specified in the management plan. |
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(11)

The derogation requested by Slovenia affects a limited number of only 12 vessels. The registration numbers of these vessels are specified in the management plan.

| (12) | The fishing activities concerned fulfil the requirements of Article 4(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1967/2006 which, by way of derogation, allows fishing above protected habitats if fishing is operated without touching the seagrass bed under certain conditions. |
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(12)

The fishing activities concerned fulfil the requirements of Article 4(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1967/2006 which, by way of derogation, allows fishing above protected habitats if fishing is operated without touching the seagrass bed under certain conditions.

| (13) | The requested derogation complies with Article 8(1)(h)of Regulation (EC) No 1967/2006, as replaced by Article 8(1) and section I of Part B of Annex IX to Regulation (EU) 2019/1241, since it relates to trawlers operating with mesh sizes not smaller than 40 mm. |
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(13)

The requested derogation complies with Article 8(1)(h)of Regulation (EC) No 1967/2006, as replaced by Article 8(1) and section I of Part B of Annex IX to Regulation (EU) 2019/1241, since it relates to trawlers operating with mesh sizes not smaller than 40 mm.

| (14) | The fishing activities concerned fulfil the requirements of Article 9(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1967/2006, as replaced by Article 8(1) and section I of Part B of Annex IX to Regulation (EU) 2019/1241 as no square mesh below 40mm is used in the ‘volantina’ net rigging. |
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(14)

The fishing activities concerned fulfil the requirements of Article 9(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1967/2006, as replaced by Article 8(1) and section I of Part B of Annex IX to Regulation (EU) 2019/1241 as no square mesh below 40mm is used in the ‘volantina’ net rigging.

| (15) | ‘Volantina’ trawlers do not target cephalopods. STECF noted that the catches of cephalopods by this fishery are not negligible, and concluded that, based on the latest implementation report of the plan, cephalopods represent only a very small amount of the total catches of these species in the area. |
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(15)

‘Volantina’ trawlers do not target cephalopods. STECF noted that the catches of cephalopods by this fishery are not negligible, and concluded that, based on the latest implementation report of the plan, cephalopods represent only a very small amount of the total catches of these species in the area.

| (16) | The Slovenian management plan includes measures for the monitoring of fishing activities, as provided for in the third subparagraph of Article 13(9) of Regulation (EC) No 1967/2006 and in Articles 14 and 15 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 (7). |
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(16)

The Slovenian management plan includes measures for the monitoring of fishing activities, as provided for in the third subparagraph of Article 13(9) of Regulation (EC) No 1967/2006 and in Articles 14 and 15 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 (7).

| (17) | ‘Volantina’ trawlers are regulated to ensure that catches of species in Part A of Annex IX to Regulation (EU) 2019/1241 are minimal, in compliance with the criteria of Art.13(9)(c) of Regulation (EC) No 1967/2006. STECF noted that reported catches of these species are not negligible, and concluded that given the limited size of the ‘volantina’ fishery, these catches sum up to a total volume of a few tens of tons, which represent only a very small amount of the total catches of these species in the area. |
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(17)

‘Volantina’ trawlers are regulated to ensure that catches of species in Part A of Annex IX to Regulation (EU) 2019/1241 are minimal, in compliance with the criteria of Art.13(9)(c) of Regulation (EC) No 1967/2006. STECF noted that reported catches of these species are not negligible, and concluded that given the limited size of the ‘volantina’ fishery, these catches sum up to a total volume of a few tens of tons, which represent only a very small amount of the total catches of these species in the area.

| (18) | The requested derogation should therefore be granted. |
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(18)

The requested derogation should therefore be granted.

| (19) | Slovenia should report to the Commission in due time and in accordance with the monitoring plan provided for in the Slovenian management plan. |
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(19)

Slovenia should report to the Commission in due time and in accordance with the monitoring plan provided for in the Slovenian management plan.

| (20) | A limitation in duration of the derogation should be established in order to allow prompt corrective management measures in case the report to the Commission shows a poor conservation status of the exploited stock while providing scope to improve the scientific basis for an improved management plan. |
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(20)

A limitation in duration of the derogation should be established in order to allow prompt corrective management measures in case the report to the Commission shows a poor conservation status of the exploited stock while providing scope to improve the scientific basis for an improved management plan.

| (21) | Since the derogation granted by Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2383 expired on 27 March 2020, in order to ensure legal continuity, this Regulation should apply with effect from 28 March 2020. For reasons of legal certainty, this Regulation should enter into force as a matter of urgency. |
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(21)

Since the derogation granted by Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2383 expired on 27 March 2020, in order to ensure legal continuity, this Regulation should apply with effect from 28 March 2020. For reasons of legal certainty, this Regulation should enter into force as a matter of urgency.

| (22) | The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee for Fisheries and Aquaculture, |
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(22)

The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee for Fisheries and Aquaculture,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Derogation

The first subparagraph of Article 13 of Regulation (EC) No 1967/2006 shall not apply within the territorial waters of Slovenia, irrespective of the depth, between 1,5 and 3 nautical miles from the coast, to ‘volantina’ trawlers which are used by vessels fulfilling the following requirements:

| (a) | bearing the registration number mentioned in the Slovenian management plan adopted by Slovenia in accordance with Article 19(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1967/2006, |
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(a)

bearing the registration number mentioned in the Slovenian management plan adopted by Slovenia in accordance with Article 19(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1967/2006,

| (b) | having a track record in the fishery of more than 5 years and not involving any future increase in the fishing effort provided; |
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(b)

having a track record in the fishery of more than 5 years and not involving any future increase in the fishing effort provided;

| (c) | holding a fishing authorization and operating under the management plan adopted by Slovenia in accordance with Article 19(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1967/2006. |
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(c)

holding a fishing authorization and operating under the management plan adopted by Slovenia in accordance with Article 19(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1967/2006.

Article 2

Monitoring plan and reporting

Slovenia shall communicate to the Commission, within 3 years following the entry into force of this Regulation, a report drawn up in accordance with the monitoring plan established in the management plan referred to in Article 1.

Article 3

Entry into force and period of application

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

Official Journal of the European Union.

It shall apply from 28 March 2020 until 27 March 2023.

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

Done at Brussels, 30 March 2022.

For the Commission

The President

Ursula VON DER LEYEN

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(1)  Council Regulation (EC) No 1967/2006 of 21 December 2006 concerning management measures for the sustainable exploitation of fishery resources in the Mediterranean Sea, amending Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1626/94 (OJ L 409 30.12.2006, p. 11).

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(2)  Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 277/2014 of 19 March 2014 derogating from Council Regulation (EC) No 1967/2006 as regards the minimum distance from coast and the minimum sea depth for the ‘volantina’ trawlers fishing in the territorial waters of Slovenia (OJ L 82, 20.3.2014, p. 1).

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(3)  Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2383 of 19 December 2017 extending the derogation from Council Regulation (EC) No 1967/2006 as regards the minimum distance from coast and the minimum sea depth for the ‘volantina’ trawlers fishing in the territorial waters of Slovenia (OJ L 340, 20.12.2017, p. 32).

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(4)  Regulation (EU) 2019/1241 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2019 on the conservation of fisheries resources and the protection of marine ecosystems through technical measures, amending Council Regulations (EC) No 1967/2006, (EC) No 1224/2009 and Regulations (EU) No 1380/2013, (EU) 2016/1139, (EU) 2018/973, (EU) 2019/472 and (EU) 2019/1022 of the European Parliament and of the Council, and repealing Council Regulations (EC) No 894/97, (EC) No 850/98, (EC) No 2549/2000, (EC) No 254/2002, (EC) No 812/2004 and (EC) No 2187/2005 (OJ L 198, 25.7.2019, p. 105).

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(5)  Decision No 34200-2/2021/3 of 18.8.2021.

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(6)  Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries (STECF) – 64th Plenary Report (PLEN-20-02). Publications Office of the European Union, Luxembourg, 2020, ISBN 978-92-76-21081-8, doi:10.2760/325560, JRC121501 (https://stecf.jrc.ec.europa.eu/documents/43805/2684997/STECF+PLEN+20-02.pdf/0a7b5693-d2ad-433f-b24d-9cc7732fe1f8).

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(7)  Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy, amending Regulations (EC) No 847/96, (EC) No 2371/2002, (EC) No 811/2004, (EC) No 768/2005, (EC) No 2115/2005, (EC) No 2166/2005, (EC) No 388/2006, (EC) No 509/2007, (EC) No 676/2007, (EC) No 1098/2007, (EC) No 1300/2008, (EC) No 1342/2008 and repealing Regulations (EEC) No 2847/93, (EC) No 1627/94 and (EC) No 1966/2006 (OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1).

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DECISIONS

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POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION (CFSP) 2022/512

of 23 March 2022

on the reconfirmation of the authorisation of the European Union military operation in the Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED IRINI) (EUNAVFOR MED IRINI/1/2022)

THE POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 38 thereof,

Having regard to Council Decision (CFSP) 2020/472 of 31 March 2020 on a European Union military operation in the Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED IRINI) (1), and in particular Article 8(3) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | On 31 March 2020, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2020/472, which established and launched a European Union military operation in the Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED IRINI) for the period until 31 March 2021. |
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(1)

On 31 March 2020, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2020/472, which established and launched a European Union military operation in the Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED IRINI) for the period until 31 March 2021.

| (2) | Article 8(3) of Decision (CFSP) 2020/472 provides that, notwithstanding that period, the authorisation of the operation is to be reconfirmed every 4 months and that the Political and Security Committee is to prolong the operation unless the deployment of maritime assets of the operation produces a pull effect on migration on the basis of substantiated evidence gathered according to the criteria set out in the Operations Plan. |
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(2)

Article 8(3) of Decision (CFSP) 2020/472 provides that, notwithstanding that period, the authorisation of the operation is to be reconfirmed every 4 months and that the Political and Security Committee is to prolong the operation unless the deployment of maritime assets of the operation produces a pull effect on migration on the basis of substantiated evidence gathered according to the criteria set out in the Operations Plan.

| (3) | On 26 March 2021, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2021/542 (2), extending the operation until 31 March 2023, subject to the same reconfirmation procedure. |
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(3)

On 26 March 2021, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2021/542 (2), extending the operation until 31 March 2023, subject to the same reconfirmation procedure.

| (4) | The Operation Commander provided monthly pull factor reports. |
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(4)

The Operation Commander provided monthly pull factor reports.

| (5) | The authorisation of the operation should be reconfirmed for the seventh four-month sub-period of its mandate and the operation should be prolonged accordingly, |
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(5)

The authorisation of the operation should be reconfirmed for the seventh four-month sub-period of its mandate and the operation should be prolonged accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The authorisation of EUNAVFOR MED IRINI is hereby reconfirmed and the operation is prolonged from 1 April 2022 to 31 July 2022.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 23 March 2022.

For the Political and Security Committee

The Chairperson

D. PRONK

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(1)  
  OJ L 101, 1.4.2020, p. 4.

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(2)  Council Decision (CFSP) 2021/542 of 26 March 2021 amending Decision (CFSP) 2020/472 on the European Union military operation in the Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED IRINI) (OJ L 108, 29.3.2021, p. 57).

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POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION (CFSP) 2022/513

of 29 March 2022

on the appointment of the EU Force Commander for the European Union military operation in the Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED IRINI) and repealing Decision (CFSP) 2021/1748 (EUNAVFOR MED IRINI/2/2022)

THE POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 38 thereof,

Having regard to Council Decision (CFSP) 2020/472 of 31 March 2020 on a European Union military operation in the Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED IRINI) (1), and in particular Article 8(2) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | On 31 March 2020, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2020/472, which established and launched a European Union military operation in the Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED IRINI), under the command of Rear Admiral Fabio AGOSTINI as EU Operation Commander. |
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(1)

On 31 March 2020, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2020/472, which established and launched a European Union military operation in the Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED IRINI), under the command of Rear Admiral Fabio AGOSTINI as EU Operation Commander.

| (2) | Pursuant to Decision (CFSP) 2020/472, the Council authorised the Political and Security Committee (PSC) to take decisions on the appointment of the EU Force Commander for EUNAVFOR MED IRINI. |
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(2)

Pursuant to Decision (CFSP) 2020/472, the Council authorised the Political and Security Committee (PSC) to take decisions on the appointment of the EU Force Commander for EUNAVFOR MED IRINI.

| (3) | On 28 September 2021, the PSC adopted Decision (CFSP) 2021/1748 (2), appointing Commodore Michail MAGKOS as EU Force Commander for EUNAVFOR MED IRINI. |
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(3)

On 28 September 2021, the PSC adopted Decision (CFSP) 2021/1748 (2), appointing Commodore Michail MAGKOS as EU Force Commander for EUNAVFOR MED IRINI.

| (4) | On 14 March 2022, the Italian military authorities proposed the appointment of Navy Captain Fabrizio RUTTERI to succeed Commodore Michail MAGKOS as the EU Force Commander for EUNAVFOR MED IRINI from 1 April 2022. Those authorities have indicated that Captain Fabrizio RUTTERI will be promoted to Rear Admiral upon his appointment as EU Force Commander. |
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(4)

On 14 March 2022, the Italian military authorities proposed the appointment of Navy Captain Fabrizio RUTTERI to succeed Commodore Michail MAGKOS as the EU Force Commander for EUNAVFOR MED IRINI from 1 April 2022. Those authorities have indicated that Captain Fabrizio RUTTERI will be promoted to Rear Admiral upon his appointment as EU Force Commander.

| (5) | On 16 March 2022, the EU Military Committee supported the recommendation made by the Italian military authorities. |
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(5)

On 16 March 2022, the EU Military Committee supported the recommendation made by the Italian military authorities.

| (6) | A decision on the appointment of Rear Admiral Fabrizio RUTTERI should be taken. |
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(6)

A decision on the appointment of Rear Admiral Fabrizio RUTTERI should be taken.

| (7) | Decision (CFSP) 2021/1748 should be repealed. |
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(7)

Decision (CFSP) 2021/1748 should be repealed.

| (8) | In accordance with Article 5 of Protocol No 22 on the position of Denmark, annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, Denmark does not participate in the elaboration and implementation of decisions and actions of the Union which have defence implications, |
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(8)

In accordance with Article 5 of Protocol No 22 on the position of Denmark, annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, Denmark does not participate in the elaboration and implementation of decisions and actions of the Union which have defence implications,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Rear Admiral Fabrizio RUTTERI is hereby appointed as EU Force Commander for the European Union military operation in the Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED IRINI) from 1 April 2022.

Article 2

Decision (CFSP) 2021/1748 (EUNAVFOR MED IRINI/4/2021) is hereby repealed.

Article 3

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

It shall apply from 1 April 2022.

Done at Brussels, 29 March 2022.

For the Political and Security Committee

The Chairperson

D. PRONK

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(1)  
  OJ L 101, 1.4.2020, p. 4.

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(2)  Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2021/1748 of 28 September 2021 on the appointment of the EU Force Commander for the European Union military operation in the Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED IRINI) and repealing Decision (CFSP) 2021/561 (EUNAVFOR MED IRINI/4/2021) (OJ L 350, 4.10.2021, p. 7).

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DECISION (EU) 2022/514 OF THE EUROPEAN CENTRAL BANK

of 1 March 2022

on the total amount of annual supervisory fees for 2021 (ECB/2022/7)

THE GOVERNING COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN CENTRAL BANK,

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

Having regard to Council Regulation (EU) No 1024/2013 of 15 October 2013 conferring specific tasks on the European Central Bank concerning policies relating to the prudential supervision of credit institutions (1), and in particular Article 30 thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | In accordance with Article 12(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1163/2014 of the European Central Bank (ECB/2014/41) (2), a fee notice is to be issued annually by the European Central Bank (ECB) to each fee debtor within 6 months after the start of the following fee period. |
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(1)

In accordance with Article 12(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1163/2014 of the European Central Bank (ECB/2014/41) (2), a fee notice is to be issued annually by the European Central Bank (ECB) to each fee debtor within 6 months after the start of the following fee period.

| (2) | Under Article 5(1) and (2) of Regulation (EU) No 1163/2014 (ECB/2014/41) the annual supervisory fees to be levied on the supervised entities are calculated on the basis of the annual costs of the ECB. The amount of the annual costs is determined on the basis of the amount of the annual expenditure consisting of any expenses incurred by the ECB in the relevant fee period that are directly or indirectly related to its supervisory tasks. |
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(2)

Under Article 5(1) and (2) of Regulation (EU) No 1163/2014 (ECB/2014/41) the annual supervisory fees to be levied on the supervised entities are calculated on the basis of the annual costs of the ECB. The amount of the annual costs is determined on the basis of the amount of the annual expenditure consisting of any expenses incurred by the ECB in the relevant fee period that are directly or indirectly related to its supervisory tasks.

| (3) | In accordance with Article 8 of Regulation (EU) No 1163/2014 (ECB/2014/41), in order to calculate the annual supervisory fees payable in respect of significant supervised entities and significant supervised groups, and less significant supervised entities and less significant supervised groups, the annual costs should be split on the basis of the costs allocated to the relevant functions that perform the direct supervision of significant supervised entities and significant supervised groups and the indirect supervision of less significant supervised entities and less significant groups. |
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(3)

In accordance with Article 8 of Regulation (EU) No 1163/2014 (ECB/2014/41), in order to calculate the annual supervisory fees payable in respect of significant supervised entities and significant supervised groups, and less significant supervised entities and less significant supervised groups, the annual costs should be split on the basis of the costs allocated to the relevant functions that perform the direct supervision of significant supervised entities and significant supervised groups and the indirect supervision of less significant supervised entities and less significant groups.

| (4) | In accordance with Article 5(3) of Regulation (EU) No 1163/2014 (ECB/2014/41), fee amounts related to previous fee periods that were not collectible, interest payments received in accordance with Article 14 and certain other amounts received or refunded in accordance with Article 7(3) of that Regulation, if any, should also be taken into account when determining the annual costs. |
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(4)

In accordance with Article 5(3) of Regulation (EU) No 1163/2014 (ECB/2014/41), fee amounts related to previous fee periods that were not collectible, interest payments received in accordance with Article 14 and certain other amounts received or refunded in accordance with Article 7(3) of that Regulation, if any, should also be taken into account when determining the annual costs.

| (5) | In accordance with Article 5(4) of Regulation (EU) No 1163/2014 (ECB/2014/41), within 4 months after the end of each fee period, the total amount of the annual supervisory fees for each category of supervised entities and supervised groups for that fee period should be published on the ECB’s website, |
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(5)

In accordance with Article 5(4) of Regulation (EU) No 1163/2014 (ECB/2014/41), within 4 months after the end of each fee period, the total amount of the annual supervisory fees for each category of supervised entities and supervised groups for that fee period should be published on the ECB’s website,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Definitions

For the purposes of this Decision, the definitions contained in Regulation (EU) No 468/2014 of the European Central Bank (ECB/2014/17) (3) and Regulation (EU) No 1163/2014 (ECB/2014/41) shall apply.

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Article 2

Total amount of annual supervisory fees for 2021

1.   The total amount of annual supervisory fees for 2021 shall be EUR 577 462 903, calculated as shown in the Annex.

2.   Each category of supervised entities and supervised groups shall pay the following total amount of annual supervisory fees:

| (a) | significant supervised entities and significant supervised groups: EUR 546 085 119; |
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(a)

significant supervised entities and significant supervised groups: EUR 546 085 119;

| (b) | less significant supervised entities and less significant supervised groups: EUR 31 377 783. |
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(b)

less significant supervised entities and less significant supervised groups: EUR 31 377 783.

Article 3

Entry into force

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

Official Journal of the European Union.

Done at Frankfurt am Main, 1 March 2022.

The President of the ECB

Christine LAGARDE

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(1)  
  OJ L 287, 29.10.2013, p. 63.

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(2)  Regulation (EU) No 1163/2014 of the European Central Bank of 22 October 2014 on supervisory fees (ECB/2014/41) (OJ L 311, 31.10.2014, p. 23).

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(3)  Regulation (EU) No 468/2014 of the European Central Bank of 16 April 2014 establishing the framework for cooperation within the Single Supervisory Mechanism between the European Central Bank and national competent authorities and with national designated authorities (SSM Framework Regulation) (ECB/2014/17) (OJ L 141, 14.5.2014, p. 1).

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ANNEX

Calculation of the total amount of annual supervisory fees for 2021

| (EUR) |
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| | Significant supervised entities and significant supervised groups | Less significant supervised entities and less significant supervised groups | Total |
| Actual annual costs for 2021 | 546 120 759 | 31 389 696 | 577 510 455 |
| Amounts to be taken into account in accordance with Article 5(3) of Regulation (EU) No 1163/2014 (ECB/2014/41) | | | |
| Fee amounts related to previous fee periods that were not collectible | | | |
| Interest payments received in accordance with Article 14 of the above Regulation | –35 639 | –11 913 | –47 552 |
| Amounts received or refunded in accordance with Article 7(3) of the above Regulation | | | |
| TOTAL | 546 085 119 | 31 377 783 | 577 462 903 |

(EUR)

Significant supervised entities and significant supervised groups

Less significant supervised entities and less significant supervised groups

Total

Actual annual costs for 2021

546 120 759

31 389 696

577 510 455

Amounts to be taken into account in accordance with Article 5(3) of Regulation (EU) No 1163/2014 (ECB/2014/41)

Fee amounts related to previous fee periods that were not collectible

Interest payments received in accordance with Article 14 of the above Regulation

–35 639

–11 913

–47 552

Amounts received or refunded in accordance with Article 7(3) of the above Regulation

TOTAL

546 085 119

31 377 783

577 462 903

(Totals may not add up due to rounding.)

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