# Official Journal C 371/2013

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| English edition | Information and Notices | Volume 5618 December 2013 |

ISSN 1977-091X

doi:10.3000/1977091X.C_2013.371.eng

Official Journal

of the European Union

C 371

English edition

Information and Notices

Volume 5618 December 2013

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| Notice No | Contents | page |
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| | I   Resolutions, recommendations and opinions |
| | OPINIONS |
| | Council |
| 2013/C 371/01 | Council opinion of 10 December 2013 on the Economic Partnership Programme of Malta | 1 |
| 2013/C 371/02 | Council opinion of 10 December 2013 on the Economic Partnership Programme of the Netherlands | 4 |

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Contents

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I   Resolutions, recommendations and opinions

OPINIONS

Council

2013/C 371/01

Council opinion of 10 December 2013 on the Economic Partnership Programme of Malta

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2013/C 371/02

Council opinion of 10 December 2013 on the Economic Partnership Programme of the Netherlands

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| | INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES |
| | European Commission |
| 2013/C 371/03 | Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 107 and 108 of the TFEU — Cases where the Commission raises no objections (
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II   Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

2013/C 371/03

Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 107 and 108 of the TFEU — Cases where the Commission raises no objections (
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| | IV   Notices |
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| | NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES |
| | European Commission |
| 2013/C 371/04 | Euro exchange rates | 11 |
| 2013/C 371/05 | Commission communication in the framework of the implementation of the Directive 94/25/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States relating to recreational craft (Publication of titles and references of harmonised standards under Union harmonisation legislation)
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| | NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES |
| 2013/C 371/06 | Reorganisation measures — Decision on a measure to reorganise LA VIE LIMITED GREEK HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANY(Publication made in accordance with Article 6 of Directive 2001/17/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the reorganisation and winding-up of insurance undertakings) | 18 |

IV   Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

2013/C 371/04

Euro exchange rates

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2013/C 371/05

Commission communication in the framework of the implementation of the Directive 94/25/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States relating to recreational craft (Publication of titles and references of harmonised standards under Union harmonisation legislation)
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(Publication of titles and references of harmonised standards under Union harmonisation legislation)

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NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES

2013/C 371/06

Reorganisation measures — Decision on a measure to reorganise LA VIE LIMITED GREEK HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANY(Publication made in accordance with Article 6 of Directive 2001/17/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the reorganisation and winding-up of insurance undertakings)

(Publication made in accordance with Article 6 of Directive 2001/17/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the reorganisation and winding-up of insurance undertakings)

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| | PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMMON COMMERCIAL POLICY |
| | European Commission |
| 2013/C 371/07 | Notice of initiation of a partial interim review of the anti-dumping measures applicable to imports of certain filament glass fibre products originating in the People’s Republic of China | 19 |

V   Announcements

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMMON COMMERCIAL POLICY

European Commission

2013/C 371/07

Notice of initiation of a partial interim review of the anti-dumping measures applicable to imports of certain filament glass fibre products originating in the People’s Republic of China

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I Resolutions, recommendations and opinions

OPINIONS

Council

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COUNCIL OPINION

of 10 December 2013

on the Economic Partnership Programme of Malta

(2013/C 371/01)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

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

Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 473/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 May 2013 on common provisions for monitoring and assessing draft budgetary plans and ensuring the correction of excessive deficit of the Member States in the euro area (1), and in particular Article 9(4) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,

Whereas:

| (1) | The Stability and Growth Pact (SGP) aims at securing budgetary discipline across the Union and sets out the framework for preventing and correcting excessive government deficits. It is based on the objective of sound government finances as a means of strengthening the conditions for price stability and for strong sustainable growth underpinned by financial stability, thereby supporting the achievement of the Union's objectives for sustainable growth and jobs. |
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(1)

The Stability and Growth Pact (SGP) aims at securing budgetary discipline across the Union and sets out the framework for preventing and correcting excessive government deficits. It is based on the objective of sound government finances as a means of strengthening the conditions for price stability and for strong sustainable growth underpinned by financial stability, thereby supporting the achievement of the Union's objectives for sustainable growth and jobs.

| (2) | Regulation (EU) No 473/2013 sets out provisions for enhanced monitoring of budgetary policies in the euro area and for ensuring that national budgets are consistent with the economic policy guidance issued in the context of the SGP and the European Semester. Since purely budgetary measures might be insufficient to ensure a lasting correction of the excessive deficit, additional policy measures and structural reforms may be required. |
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(2)

Regulation (EU) No 473/2013 sets out provisions for enhanced monitoring of budgetary policies in the euro area and for ensuring that national budgets are consistent with the economic policy guidance issued in the context of the SGP and the European Semester. Since purely budgetary measures might be insufficient to ensure a lasting correction of the excessive deficit, additional policy measures and structural reforms may be required.

| (3) | Article 9 of Regulation (EU) No 473/2013 sets out the detailed arrangements for economic partnership programmes, to be submitted by Member States whose currency is the euro under an excessive deficit procedure. Setting out a roadmap of measures to contribute to an effective and lasting correction of the excessive deficit, the economic partnership programme should specify the main fiscal-structural reforms, in particular those referring to taxation, pension and health systems and budgetary frameworks. |
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(3)

Article 9 of Regulation (EU) No 473/2013 sets out the detailed arrangements for economic partnership programmes, to be submitted by Member States whose currency is the euro under an excessive deficit procedure. Setting out a roadmap of measures to contribute to an effective and lasting correction of the excessive deficit, the economic partnership programme should specify the main fiscal-structural reforms, in particular those referring to taxation, pension and health systems and budgetary frameworks.

| (4) | On 21 June 2013, the Council adopted Decision 2013/319/EU (2) whereby Malta was the subject of an excessive deficit procedure. In this context, Malta was requested to present an economic partnership programme by 1 October 2013. |
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(4)

On 21 June 2013, the Council adopted Decision 2013/319/EU (2) whereby Malta was the subject of an excessive deficit procedure. In this context, Malta was requested to present an economic partnership programme by 1 October 2013.

| (5) | On 1 October 2013, and within the time frame established by Regulation (EU) No 473/2013, Malta presented to the Commission and to the Council its Economic Partnership Programme, setting out structural reforms that aim at strengthening public finances and, more broadly, complying with the 2013 country-specific recommendations (CSRs) addressed to Malta by the Council Recommendation of 9 July 2013 (3) (‘Council Recommendation of 9 July 2013’): (i) ensuring public finance sustainability (CSR 1, 2 and 4); (ii) enhancing the efficiency of the public administration (CSR 2 and 5); (iii) raising potential output, while enhancing competitiveness and promoting a diversified and balanced economy (CSR 2, 3 and 4); and (iv) safeguarding financial stability (CSR 5). |
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(5)

On 1 October 2013, and within the time frame established by Regulation (EU) No 473/2013, Malta presented to the Commission and to the Council its Economic Partnership Programme, setting out structural reforms that aim at strengthening public finances and, more broadly, complying with the 2013 country-specific recommendations (CSRs) addressed to Malta by the Council Recommendation of 9 July 2013 (3) (‘Council Recommendation of 9 July 2013’): (i) ensuring public finance sustainability (CSR 1, 2 and 4); (ii) enhancing the efficiency of the public administration (CSR 2 and 5); (iii) raising potential output, while enhancing competitiveness and promoting a diversified and balanced economy (CSR 2, 3 and 4); and (iv) safeguarding financial stability (CSR 5).

| (6) | The fiscal-structural measures that Malta plans to implement are the following: (i) reform of the fiscal framework; (ii) a spending review at ministry level; (iii) taking the pension reform further by introducing a third pension pillar; (iv) measures to improve the provision of services in the health sector; (v) restructuring of State-owned enterprises; (vi) increasing the efficiency of the public administration; and (vii) gradually shifting the burden of taxation from direct to indirect taxes. The set of measures is broadly adequate and could be expected to contribute to the strengthening of the public finances. Nevertheless, further efforts in some areas, such as ensuring the long-term sustainability of public finances, appear necessary. |
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(6)

The fiscal-structural measures that Malta plans to implement are the following: (i) reform of the fiscal framework; (ii) a spending review at ministry level; (iii) taking the pension reform further by introducing a third pension pillar; (iv) measures to improve the provision of services in the health sector; (v) restructuring of State-owned enterprises; (vi) increasing the efficiency of the public administration; and (vii) gradually shifting the burden of taxation from direct to indirect taxes. The set of measures is broadly adequate and could be expected to contribute to the strengthening of the public finances. Nevertheless, further efforts in some areas, such as ensuring the long-term sustainability of public finances, appear necessary.

| (7) | The reform of the fiscal framework is adequate and can be expected to strengthen fiscal governance and to help contain fiscal slippages. The appointment of an independent fiscal council can be expected to contribute to an enhanced monitoring and planning of Malta's public finances. That reform, however, has not yet been adopted by the Parliament. |
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(7)

The reform of the fiscal framework is adequate and can be expected to strengthen fiscal governance and to help contain fiscal slippages. The appointment of an independent fiscal council can be expected to contribute to an enhanced monitoring and planning of Malta's public finances. That reform, however, has not yet been adopted by the Parliament.

| (8) | The ongoing spending review that aims to identify expenditure savings and improve the efficiency of public spending can result, on the one hand, in lower growth in expenditure and, on the other, in more growth-friendly public spending. |
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(8)

The ongoing spending review that aims to identify expenditure savings and improve the efficiency of public spending can result, on the one hand, in lower growth in expenditure and, on the other, in more growth-friendly public spending.

| (9) | The introduction of a third pension pillar could improve the adequacy of the pension system, but it would not contribute towards improving its sustainability. None of the other relevant measures recommended to Malta under CSR 2, namely accelerating the increase of the statutory retirement age and increasing the effective retirement age, appear to be under consideration. |
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(9)

The introduction of a third pension pillar could improve the adequacy of the pension system, but it would not contribute towards improving its sustainability. None of the other relevant measures recommended to Malta under CSR 2, namely accelerating the increase of the statutory retirement age and increasing the effective retirement age, appear to be under consideration.

| (10) | The planned measures to improve the provision of services in the health sector can be expected to improve the efficiency and adequacy of the system. Still, at the same time it can contribute to higher demand and take-up of government-funded healthcare services. In the absence of more detailed information on the measures, it is not possible to determine to what extent the reform can lower the pressure on public expenditure in the long term. |
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(10)

The planned measures to improve the provision of services in the health sector can be expected to improve the efficiency and adequacy of the system. Still, at the same time it can contribute to higher demand and take-up of government-funded healthcare services. In the absence of more detailed information on the measures, it is not possible to determine to what extent the reform can lower the pressure on public expenditure in the long term.

| (11) | Restructuring State-owned enterprises, such as the national airline Air Malta and the energy company Enemalta, could improve their financial performance and in turn reduce the contingent liabilities on the government finances. Policy efforts in the energy sector are particularly notable, where the main energy provider Enemalta holds government-guaranteed debt of around 10 % of GDP. In addition, this can be expected to reduce the need for government subsidies in the future. |
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(11)

Restructuring State-owned enterprises, such as the national airline Air Malta and the energy company Enemalta, could improve their financial performance and in turn reduce the contingent liabilities on the government finances. Policy efforts in the energy sector are particularly notable, where the main energy provider Enemalta holds government-guaranteed debt of around 10 % of GDP. In addition, this can be expected to reduce the need for government subsidies in the future.

| (12) | The authorities present a mix of ongoing and new measures that can be expected to raise the capacity of the public administration to enforce tax compliance and to reduce tax evasion. In addition, the Economic Partnership Programme contains measures that would reduce the length and increase the efficiency of public procurement procedures. |
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(12)

The authorities present a mix of ongoing and new measures that can be expected to raise the capacity of the public administration to enforce tax compliance and to reduce tax evasion. In addition, the Economic Partnership Programme contains measures that would reduce the length and increase the efficiency of public procurement procedures.

| (13) | The indicated gradual shift from direct to indirect taxation could encourage job creation and improve the growth-friendliness of the tax system. However, the shift is described in very broad terms without providing details. In addition, plans to reduce the debt bias in corporate taxation are still missing. |
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(13)

The indicated gradual shift from direct to indirect taxation could encourage job creation and improve the growth-friendliness of the tax system. However, the shift is described in very broad terms without providing details. In addition, plans to reduce the debt bias in corporate taxation are still missing.

| (14) | The Economic Partnership Programme also contains a variety of non-fiscal structural measures that broadly aim at complying with the 2013 country-specific recommendations. The policy plans include comprehensive reforms of the judicial system and the diversification of energy sources. Those measures appear to be in the right direction and can be expected to contribute to the creation of growth and jobs in Malta, while also safeguarding financial stability. Nevertheless, in general, they are still work in progress, while the information provided is often limited. Therefore, further analysis of the impact of the policy plans and their contribution to addressing the challenges identified in the 2013 CSRs will be needed once the policy plans become more concrete and their implementation advances, |
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(14)

The Economic Partnership Programme also contains a variety of non-fiscal structural measures that broadly aim at complying with the 2013 country-specific recommendations. The policy plans include comprehensive reforms of the judicial system and the diversification of energy sources. Those measures appear to be in the right direction and can be expected to contribute to the creation of growth and jobs in Malta, while also safeguarding financial stability. Nevertheless, in general, they are still work in progress, while the information provided is often limited. Therefore, further analysis of the impact of the policy plans and their contribution to addressing the challenges identified in the 2013 CSRs will be needed once the policy plans become more concrete and their implementation advances,

HAS ADOPTED THIS OPINION:

The Economic Partnership Programme of Malta presented to the Commission and to the Council on 1 October 2013 includes a set of fiscal-structural reforms that are partially adequate to support the achievement of a sound fiscal position. Specifically, the Economic Partnership Programme takes further the fiscal and non-fiscal reform agenda included in the 2013 National Reform Programme and Stability Programme and adds policy plans aiming at improving the efficiency of government expenditure, reinforcing the public administration and restructuring State-owned enterprises. In general, however, all reforms are work in progress and their adoption and implementation remain subject to risks. In addition, some CSRs are yet to be fully addressed, namely the debt bias in corporate taxation in CSR 1 and the long-term sustainability of public finances in CSR 2. Malta is therefore invited to provide additional information on the implementation of the planned reforms in the upcoming National Reform Programme and the Stability Programme, while considering additional measures that would be instrumental to ensuring long-term public finance sustainability. The Commission and the Council will monitor the implementation of the reforms in the context of the European Semester.

Done at Brussels, 10 December 2013.

For the Council

The President

R. ŠADŽIUS

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(1)  OJ L 140, 27.5.2013, p. 11.

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(2)  Council Decision 2013/319/EU of 21 June 2013 on the existence of an excessive deficit in Malta (OJ L 173, 26.6.2013, p. 52).

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(3)  Council Recommendation of 9 July 2013 on the National Reform Programme 2013 of Malta and delivering Council opinion on the Stability Programme of Malta, 2012-2016 (OJ C 217, 30.7.2013, p. 59).

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COUNCIL OPINION

of 10 December 2013

on the Economic Partnership Programme of the Netherlands

(2013/C 371/02)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

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

Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 473/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 May 2013 on common provisions for monitoring and assessing Draft Budgetary Plans and ensuring the correction of excessive deficit of the Member States in the euro area (1), and in particular Article 9(4) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,

Whereas:

| (1) | The Stability and Growth Pact (SGP) aims at securing budgetary discipline across the Union and sets out the framework for preventing and correcting excessive government deficits. It is based on the objective of sound government finances as a means of strengthening the conditions for price stability and for strong sustainable growth underpinned by financial stability, thereby supporting the achievement of the Union's objectives for sustainable growth and jobs. |
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(1)

The Stability and Growth Pact (SGP) aims at securing budgetary discipline across the Union and sets out the framework for preventing and correcting excessive government deficits. It is based on the objective of sound government finances as a means of strengthening the conditions for price stability and for strong sustainable growth underpinned by financial stability, thereby supporting the achievement of the Union's objectives for sustainable growth and jobs.

| (2) | Regulation (EU) No 473/2013 sets out provisions for enhanced monitoring of budgetary policies in the euro area and for ensuring that national budgets are consistent with the economic policy guidance issued in the context of the SGP and the European Semester. Since purely budgetary measures might be insufficient to ensure a lasting correction of the excessive deficit, additional policy measures and structural reforms may be required. |
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(2)

Regulation (EU) No 473/2013 sets out provisions for enhanced monitoring of budgetary policies in the euro area and for ensuring that national budgets are consistent with the economic policy guidance issued in the context of the SGP and the European Semester. Since purely budgetary measures might be insufficient to ensure a lasting correction of the excessive deficit, additional policy measures and structural reforms may be required.

| (3) | Article 9 of Regulation (EU) No 473/2013 sets out the detailed arrangements for economic partnership programmes, to be submitted by euro area Member States under an excessive deficit procedure. Setting out a roadmap of measures to contribute to an effective and lasting correction of the excessive deficit, the Economic Partnership Programme should specify in particular the main fiscal-structural reforms, in particular those referring to taxation, pension and health systems and budgetary frameworks. |
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(3)

Article 9 of Regulation (EU) No 473/2013 sets out the detailed arrangements for economic partnership programmes, to be submitted by euro area Member States under an excessive deficit procedure. Setting out a roadmap of measures to contribute to an effective and lasting correction of the excessive deficit, the Economic Partnership Programme should specify in particular the main fiscal-structural reforms, in particular those referring to taxation, pension and health systems and budgetary frameworks.

| (4) | On 2 December 2009, the Council adopted a decision according to Article 126(6) of the Treaty, whereby the Netherlands was subject to an excessive deficit procedure. The Council adopted a revised recommendation under Article 126(7) on 21 June 2013. In this context, the Netherlands was requested to present an Economic Partnership Programme by 1 October 2013. |
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(4)

On 2 December 2009, the Council adopted a decision according to Article 126(6) of the Treaty, whereby the Netherlands was subject to an excessive deficit procedure. The Council adopted a revised recommendation under Article 126(7) on 21 June 2013. In this context, the Netherlands was requested to present an Economic Partnership Programme by 1 October 2013.

| (5) | On 30 September 2013, and within the time frame established by Article 9(3) and 17(2) of Regulation (EU) No 473/2013, the Netherlands presented to the Commission and to the Council an Economic Partnership Programme, setting out in particular fiscal-structural reforms that aim at ensuring an effective and lasting correction of the excessive deficit (country-specific recommendation (‘CSR’) 1). The Economic Partnership Programme also includes measures aimed at addressing the wider set of country-specific recommendations addressed to the Netherlands by the Council on 9 July 2013: a limitation of debts and related financial risks on the house purchasing market; a promotion of turnover in the house purchasing market, an improvement in the functioning and allocation of the subsidised rental sector; a promotion of the private rental sector (CSR 2); the improvement of the financial supervision of the pension funds, enabling an improved balance between risks and ambition, also from an intergenerational perspective; a lowering of the annual accrual rate for occupational pensions, taking into account the longer accrual period in view of increases in the pension age; the improvement of the employability of older employees; a revision of the long-term care system (CSR 3); improving labour force participation; and promoting labour market transitions (CSR 4). Apart from the additional consolidation measures for 2014 and beyond that have been transmitted in the Draft Budgetary Plan of the Netherlands, new measures in the area of fiscal structural measures listed in the Economic Partnership Programme pertain to a tighter coverage of budgetary rules for subnational layers of government. Actual measures listed in the Economic Partnership Programme covering CSRs 2 to 4 had for a large part already been launched before the most recent CSRs were released. |
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(5)

On 30 September 2013, and within the time frame established by Article 9(3) and 17(2) of Regulation (EU) No 473/2013, the Netherlands presented to the Commission and to the Council an Economic Partnership Programme, setting out in particular fiscal-structural reforms that aim at ensuring an effective and lasting correction of the excessive deficit (country-specific recommendation (‘CSR’) 1). The Economic Partnership Programme also includes measures aimed at addressing the wider set of country-specific recommendations addressed to the Netherlands by the Council on 9 July 2013: a limitation of debts and related financial risks on the house purchasing market; a promotion of turnover in the house purchasing market, an improvement in the functioning and allocation of the subsidised rental sector; a promotion of the private rental sector (CSR 2); the improvement of the financial supervision of the pension funds, enabling an improved balance between risks and ambition, also from an intergenerational perspective; a lowering of the annual accrual rate for occupational pensions, taking into account the longer accrual period in view of increases in the pension age; the improvement of the employability of older employees; a revision of the long-term care system (CSR 3); improving labour force participation; and promoting labour market transitions (CSR 4). Apart from the additional consolidation measures for 2014 and beyond that have been transmitted in the Draft Budgetary Plan of the Netherlands, new measures in the area of fiscal structural measures listed in the Economic Partnership Programme pertain to a tighter coverage of budgetary rules for subnational layers of government. Actual measures listed in the Economic Partnership Programme covering CSRs 2 to 4 had for a large part already been launched before the most recent CSRs were released.

| (6) | The fiscal structural measures that the Netherlands plans to implement pertain in particular to the codification of fiscal rules, accompanied by a tighter coverage of subnational governments which supports the strengthening of the national fiscal framework. In combination with the additional fiscal consolidation measures adopted in the 2014 Draft Budgetary Plan they can be expected to support a sustainable correction of the excessive deficit and the pursuit of the medium-term objective of a structural budget balance. |
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(6)

The fiscal structural measures that the Netherlands plans to implement pertain in particular to the codification of fiscal rules, accompanied by a tighter coverage of subnational governments which supports the strengthening of the national fiscal framework. In combination with the additional fiscal consolidation measures adopted in the 2014 Draft Budgetary Plan they can be expected to support a sustainable correction of the excessive deficit and the pursuit of the medium-term objective of a structural budget balance.

| (7) | The measures to improve the functioning of the housing market can be expected to gradually reduce the subsidies to debt-financing of house purchases and the default risks the government is exposed to through the national mortgage guarantee scheme. The lowering of the transfer tax is costly in terms of foregone fiscal revenue, but is expected to improve the balance of demand and supply and the allocation of capital in the housing market. The most important of these measures were already outlined in the National Reform Programme. Overall, they appear to go in the right direction but need to be followed up and possibly adapted to ensure their adequacy in response to the relevant CSR, CSR 2. |
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(7)

The measures to improve the functioning of the housing market can be expected to gradually reduce the subsidies to debt-financing of house purchases and the default risks the government is exposed to through the national mortgage guarantee scheme. The lowering of the transfer tax is costly in terms of foregone fiscal revenue, but is expected to improve the balance of demand and supply and the allocation of capital in the housing market. The most important of these measures were already outlined in the National Reform Programme. Overall, they appear to go in the right direction but need to be followed up and possibly adapted to ensure their adequacy in response to the relevant CSR, CSR 2.

| (8) | The measures to improve the functioning of pension funds can be expected to reduce fiscal subsidies to the pension system while at the same time supporting the employability of older workers. The measures can be expected to improve the efficiency of the long-term care system if results materialise as foreseen, thereby contributing to fiscal sustainability. However, risks remain regarding the details of the implementation and their economic and budgetary effects, as well as with respect to the impact on actual pension contributions. As the measures are still work in progress, a further analysis of the impact of the policy plans and their contribution to addressing the challenge of fiscal sustainability will be needed. |
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(8)

The measures to improve the functioning of pension funds can be expected to reduce fiscal subsidies to the pension system while at the same time supporting the employability of older workers. The measures can be expected to improve the efficiency of the long-term care system if results materialise as foreseen, thereby contributing to fiscal sustainability. However, risks remain regarding the details of the implementation and their economic and budgetary effects, as well as with respect to the impact on actual pension contributions. As the measures are still work in progress, a further analysis of the impact of the policy plans and their contribution to addressing the challenge of fiscal sustainability will be needed.

| (9) | The measures to improve labour market participation include changes to the transferability of tax credits and reforms of a number of allowances and unemployment benefits. Overall, these measures can also be expected to have a positive impact on the budgetary balance. However, the measures are planned to be phased in slowly, also as a result of the agreements with social partners governing their implementation. The most important of these measures were already outlined in the National Reform Programme. A faster implementation would provide for a better functioning of the labour market and support economic growth, |
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(9)

The measures to improve labour market participation include changes to the transferability of tax credits and reforms of a number of allowances and unemployment benefits. Overall, these measures can also be expected to have a positive impact on the budgetary balance. However, the measures are planned to be phased in slowly, also as a result of the agreements with social partners governing their implementation. The most important of these measures were already outlined in the National Reform Programme. A faster implementation would provide for a better functioning of the labour market and support economic growth,

HAS ADOPTED THIS OPINION:

The Economic Partnership Programme of the Netherlands presented to the Commission and to the Council on 30 September 2013 includes a broadly adequate set of fiscal-structural reforms, which would be supportive of an effective and lasting correction of the excessive deficit. Specifically, the Economic Partnership Programme reiterates the commitment to reforms as given in the latest National Reform Programme and provides some further details on the implementation of some of these measures since its submission and on the timelines for follow-up. The timetable of the measures planned to address the country-specific recommendation on the labour market in particular appears to constitute a means of delaying major reforms in this area. Although detailed information on all measures is given, the Economic Partnership Programme lacks information regarding the specific challenges and risks during their implementation. The Netherlands is therefore invited in the upcoming National Reform and Stability Programmes to provide additional information on the implementation of planned reforms and to ensure progress towards meeting the country specific recommendations under the European Semester. The Commission and the Council will monitor the implementation of reforms in the context of the European Semester.

Done at Brussels, 10 December 2013.

For the Council

The President

R. ŠADŽIUS

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II Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

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Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 107 and 108 of the TFEU

Cases where the Commission raises no objections

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2013/C 371/03)

| Date of adoption of the decision | 19.12.2012 |
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| Reference number of State Aid | SA.34405 (12/N) |
| Member State | Greece |
| Region | — | Article 107(3)(a) |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | JESSICA Holding Fund Greece (JHFG) |
| Legal basis | Regulation (EC) No 1080/2006, ERDF Regulation, Regulation (EC) No 1828/2006, Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006, General Regulation, the Funding Agreement between EIB and the Hellenic Republic as of 1.7.2010, 3.1.3 Joint Ministerial Decision No 35996/EYS 5362, as amended by the Ministerial Decision No 44915/ΕΥs 6091 (Government Gazette B’ 1607/4.10.2010) and in force today |
| Type of measure | Scheme | — |
| Objective | Sustainable Urban Development |
| Form of aid | Soft loan, Other forms of equity intervention, Interest subsidy — Transactions not on market terms |
| Budget | Overall budget: EUR 258 million |
| Intensity | 70 % |
| Duration (period) | Until 31.12.2025 |
| Economic sectors | All economic sectors eligible to receive aid |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Ministry of Development, Competitiveness, Infrastructure Transport and Networks |
| Nikis 5-7 |
| 101 80 Athens |
| GREECE |

Date of adoption of the decision

19.12.2012

Reference number of State Aid

SA.34405 (12/N)

Member State

Greece

Region

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Article 107(3)(a)

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

JESSICA Holding Fund Greece (JHFG)

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1080/2006, ERDF Regulation, Regulation (EC) No 1828/2006, Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006, General Regulation, the Funding Agreement between EIB and the Hellenic Republic as of 1.7.2010, 3.1.3 Joint Ministerial Decision No 35996/EYS 5362, as amended by the Ministerial Decision No 44915/ΕΥs 6091 (Government Gazette B’ 1607/4.10.2010) and in force today

Type of measure

Scheme

—

Objective

Sustainable Urban Development

Form of aid

Soft loan, Other forms of equity intervention, Interest subsidy — Transactions not on market terms

Budget

Overall budget: EUR 258 million

Intensity

70 %

Duration (period)

Until 31.12.2025

Economic sectors

All economic sectors eligible to receive aid

Name and address of the granting authority

Ministry of Development, Competitiveness, Infrastructure Transport and Networks

Nikis 5-7

101 80 Athens

GREECE

Other information

—

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| Date of adoption of the decision | 19.12.2012 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of State Aid | SA.35040 (12/N) |
| Member State | Bulgaria |
| Region | — | Article 107(3)(a) |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Схема JESSICA България |
| Legal basis | Оперативна програма „Регионално развитие 2007—2013“ (ОПРР) на България, одобрена с Решение на Комисията No 5440/5.11.2007 г., с измененията към него.
  Финансовото споразумение между правителството на Република България и ЕИБ от 29 юли 2010 г. за създаване на ХФ JESSICA за България и Оперативното споразумение между ЕИБ и ФГР
  Закон за регионалното развитие
  Закон за устройство на територията
  Закон за устройство на територията и строителните дейности в Столична община
  Закон за административно-териториалното устройство на Република България
  Регламент (ЕО) No 1083/2006 на Съвета от 11 юли 2006 г.
  Регламент (ЕО) No 1828/2006 на Комисията от 8 декември 2006 г.
  Регламент (ЕО) No 1080/2006 на Европейския парламент и на Съвета от 5 юли 2006 г. |
| Type of measure | Scheme | — |
| Objective | Sustainable Urban Development |
| Form of aid | Other forms of equity intervention, Guarantee, Soft loan — Transactions not on market terms |
| Budget | Overall budget: BGN 64,54 million |
| Intensity | — |
| Duration (period) | Until 31.12.2025 |
| Economic sectors | All economic sectors eligible to receive aid |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Министерство на регионалното развитие и благоустройството |
| ул. „Кирил и Методий“ No 17—19 |
| 1202 София/Sofia |
| БЪЛГАРИЯ/BULGARIA |

Date of adoption of the decision

19.12.2012

Reference number of State Aid

SA.35040 (12/N)

Member State

Bulgaria

Region

—

Article 107(3)(a)

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Схема JESSICA България

Legal basis

Оперативна програма „Регионално развитие 2007—2013“ (ОПРР) на България, одобрена с Решение на Комисията No 5440/5.11.2007 г., с измененията към него.

Финансовото споразумение между правителството на Република България и ЕИБ от 29 юли 2010 г. за създаване на ХФ JESSICA за България и Оперативното споразумение между ЕИБ и ФГР

Закон за регионалното развитие

Закон за устройство на територията

Закон за устройство на територията и строителните дейности в Столична община

Закон за административно-териториалното устройство на Република България

Регламент (ЕО) No 1083/2006 на Съвета от 11 юли 2006 г.

Регламент (ЕО) No 1828/2006 на Комисията от 8 декември 2006 г.

Регламент (ЕО) No 1080/2006 на Европейския парламент и на Съвета от 5 юли 2006 г.

Type of measure

Scheme

—

Objective

Sustainable Urban Development

Form of aid

Other forms of equity intervention, Guarantee, Soft loan — Transactions not on market terms

Budget

Overall budget: BGN 64,54 million

Intensity

—

Duration (period)

Until 31.12.2025

Economic sectors

All economic sectors eligible to receive aid

Name and address of the granting authority

Министерство на регионалното развитие и благоустройството

ул. „Кирил и Методий“ No 17—19

1202 София/Sofia

БЪЛГАРИЯ/BULGARIA

Other information

—

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| Date of adoption of the decision | 11.9.2012 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of State Aid | SA.35233 (12/N) |
| Member State | Italy |
| Region | Marche | Mixed |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Broadband Marche |
| Legal basis | DLgs 1o agosto 2003, n. 259 «Codice delle Comunicazioni Elettroniche»;
  DLgs 7 marzo 2005 n. 82 «Codice della Pubblica Amministrazione Digitale»
  Deliberazione consiglio regionale n. 95 del 15 luglio 2008«Piano telematico regionale per lo sviluppo della banda larga» |
| Type of measure | Scheme | — |
| Objective | Regional development, Sectoral development |
| Form of aid | Direct grant |
| Budget | | Overall budget: EUR 7,46 million |

Date of adoption of the decision

11.9.2012

Reference number of State Aid

SA.35233 (12/N)

Member State

Italy

Region

Marche

Mixed

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Broadband Marche

Legal basis

DLgs 1o agosto 2003, n. 259 «Codice delle Comunicazioni Elettroniche»;

DLgs 7 marzo 2005 n. 82 «Codice della Pubblica Amministrazione Digitale»

Deliberazione consiglio regionale n. 95 del 15 luglio 2008«Piano telematico regionale per lo sviluppo della banda larga»

Type of measure

Scheme

—

Objective

Regional development, Sectoral development

Form of aid

Direct grant

Budget

Overall budget: EUR 7,46 million

| | Annual budget: EUR 1,87 million |
| --- | --- |

Annual budget: EUR 1,87 million

Intensity

60 %

Duration (period)

12.1.2010-31.12.2015

Economic sectors

Telecommunications

Name and address of the granting authority

| Regione Marche — Posizione di Funzione Sistemi informativi e telematici |
| --- |
| Via Tiziano 44 |
| 60125 Ancona AN |
| ITALIA |

Regione Marche — Posizione di Funzione Sistemi informativi e telematici

Via Tiziano 44

60125 Ancona AN

ITALIA

Other information

—

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| Date of adoption of the decision | 20.11.2013 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of State Aid | SA.36366 (13/N) |
| Member State | Denmark |
| Region | Danmark | — |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Produktionsstøtte til skrevne medier samt etablering af en innovationspulje |
| Legal basis | Lov om mediestøtte (proposal presented to the Parliament on 2 October 2013) |
| Type of measure | Scheme | — |
| Objective | Other |
| Form of aid | Direct grant |
| Budget | Annual budget: DKK 400 million |
| Intensity | 35 % |
| Duration (period) | From 1.1.2014 |
| Economic sectors | Publishing of newspapers |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Kulturstyrelsen |
| H.C. Andersens Boulevard 2 |
| 1553 København V |
| DANMARK |

Date of adoption of the decision

20.11.2013

Reference number of State Aid

SA.36366 (13/N)

Member State

Denmark

Region

Danmark

—

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Produktionsstøtte til skrevne medier samt etablering af en innovationspulje

Legal basis

Lov om mediestøtte (proposal presented to the Parliament on 2 October 2013)

Type of measure

Scheme

—

Objective

Other

Form of aid

Direct grant

Budget

Annual budget: DKK 400 million

Intensity

35 %

Duration (period)

From 1.1.2014

Economic sectors

Publishing of newspapers

Name and address of the granting authority

Kulturstyrelsen

H.C. Andersens Boulevard 2

1553 København V

DANMARK

Other information

—

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| Date of adoption of the decision | 6.11.2013 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of State Aid | SA.36929 (13/NN) |
| Member State | Germany |
| Region | Hessen | — |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Richtlinien für die Übernahme von Bürgschaften und Garantien durch das Land Hessen für die gewerbliche Wirtschaft — Teil C: Bürgschaften zur Rettung und Umstrukturierung von Unternehmen in Schwierigkeiten |
| Legal basis | Richtlinien für die Übernahme von Bürgschaften und Garantien durch das Land Hessen für die gewerbliche Wirtschaft |
| Type of measure | Scheme | — |
| Objective | Restructuring firms in difficulty |
| Form of aid | Guarantee |
| Budget | | Overall budget: EUR 180 million |

Date of adoption of the decision

6.11.2013

Reference number of State Aid

SA.36929 (13/NN)

Member State

Germany

Region

Hessen

—

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Richtlinien für die Übernahme von Bürgschaften und Garantien durch das Land Hessen für die gewerbliche Wirtschaft — Teil C: Bürgschaften zur Rettung und Umstrukturierung von Unternehmen in Schwierigkeiten

Legal basis

Richtlinien für die Übernahme von Bürgschaften und Garantien durch das Land Hessen für die gewerbliche Wirtschaft

Type of measure

Scheme

—

Objective

Restructuring firms in difficulty

Form of aid

Guarantee

Budget

Overall budget: EUR 180 million

| | Annual budget: EUR 60 million |
| --- | --- |

Annual budget: EUR 60 million

Intensity

90 %

Duration (period)

1.7.2013-31.12.2015

Economic sectors

All economic sectors eligible to receive aid

Name and address of the granting authority

| Hessisches Ministerium der Finanzen |
| --- |
| Friedrich-Ebert-Allee 8 |
| 65185 Wiesbaden |
| DEUTSCHLAND |

Hessisches Ministerium der Finanzen

Friedrich-Ebert-Allee 8

65185 Wiesbaden

DEUTSCHLAND

Other information

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IV Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

| 18.12.2013 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 371/11 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

18.12.2013

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 371/11

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Euro exchange rates (1)

17 December 2013

(2013/C 371/04)

1 euro =

| | Currency | Exchange rate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| USD | US dollar | 1,3749 |
| JPY | Japanese yen | 141,61 |
| DKK | Danish krone | 7,4607 |
| GBP | Pound sterling | 0,84560 |
| SEK | Swedish krona | 9,0412 |
| CHF | Swiss franc | 1,2206 |
| ISK | Iceland króna | |
| NOK | Norwegian krone | 8,4600 |
| BGN | Bulgarian lev | 1,9558 |
| CZK | Czech koruna | 27,657 |
| HUF | Hungarian forint | 299,30 |
| LTL | Lithuanian litas | 3,4528 |
| LVL | Latvian lats | 0,7030 |
| PLN | Polish zloty | 4,1790 |
| RON | Romanian leu | 4,4673 |
| TRY | Turkish lira | 2,8055 |
| AUD | Australian dollar | 1,5421 |
| CAD | Canadian dollar | 1,4557 |
| HKD | Hong Kong dollar | 10,6595 |
| NZD | New Zealand dollar | 1,6626 |
| SGD | Singapore dollar | 1,7289 |
| KRW | South Korean won | 1 448,07 |
| ZAR | South African rand | 14,2344 |
| CNY | Chinese yuan renminbi | 8,3477 |
| HRK | Croatian kuna | 7,6300 |
| IDR | Indonesian rupiah | 16 471,30 |
| MYR | Malaysian ringgit | 4,4714 |
| PHP | Philippine peso | 60,838 |
| RUB | Russian rouble | 45,2922 |
| THB | Thai baht | 44,165 |
| BRL | Brazilian real | 3,1891 |
| MXN | Mexican peso | 17,7864 |
| INR | Indian rupee | 85,0840 |

Currency

Exchange rate

USD

US dollar

1,3749

JPY

Japanese yen

141,61

DKK

Danish krone

7,4607

GBP

Pound sterling

0,84560

SEK

Swedish krona

9,0412

CHF

Swiss franc

1,2206

ISK

Iceland króna

NOK

Norwegian krone

8,4600

BGN

Bulgarian lev

1,9558

CZK

Czech koruna

27,657

HUF

Hungarian forint

299,30

LTL

Lithuanian litas

3,4528

LVL

Latvian lats

0,7030

PLN

Polish zloty

4,1790

RON

Romanian leu

4,4673

TRY

Turkish lira

2,8055

AUD

Australian dollar

1,5421

CAD

Canadian dollar

1,4557

HKD

Hong Kong dollar

10,6595

NZD

New Zealand dollar

1,6626

SGD

Singapore dollar

1,7289

KRW

South Korean won

1 448,07

ZAR

South African rand

14,2344

CNY

Chinese yuan renminbi

8,3477

HRK

Croatian kuna

7,6300

IDR

Indonesian rupiah

16 471,30

MYR

Malaysian ringgit

4,4714

PHP

Philippine peso

60,838

RUB

Russian rouble

45,2922

THB

Thai baht

44,165

BRL

Brazilian real

3,1891

MXN

Mexican peso

17,7864

INR

Indian rupee

85,0840

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(1)  Source: reference exchange rate published by the ECB.

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| 18.12.2013 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 371/12 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

18.12.2013

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 371/12

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Commission communication in the framework of the implementation of the Directive 94/25/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States relating to recreational craft

(Publication of titles and references of harmonised standards under Union harmonisation legislation)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2013/C 371/05)

| ESO (1) | Reference and title of the harmonised standard
  (and reference document) | First publication OJ | Reference of superseded standard | Date of cessation of presumption of conformity of superseded standard
  Note 1 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) |
| CEN | EN ISO 6185-1:2001
  Inflatable boats — Part 1: Boats with a maximum motor power rating of 4,5 kW (ISO 6185-1:2001) | 17.4.2002 | | |
| CEN | EN ISO 6185-2:2001
  Inflatable boats — Part 2: Boats with a maximum motor power rating of 4,5 kW to 15 kW inclusive (ISO 6185-2:2001) | 17.4.2002 | | |
| CEN | EN ISO 6185-3:2001
  Inflatable boats Part 3: Boats with a maximum motor power rating of 15 kW and greater (ISO 6185-3:2001) | 17.4.2002 | | |
| CEN | EN ISO 6185-4:2011
  Inflatable boats — Part 4: Boats with a hull length of between 8 m and 24 m with a motor power rating of 15 kW and greater (ISO 6185-4:2011) | 4.1.2012 | | |
| CEN | EN ISO 7840:2013
  Small craft — Fire-resistant fuel hoses (ISO 7840:2013) | This is the first publication | EN ISO 7840:2004
  Note 2.1 | 24.7.2014 |
| CEN | EN ISO 8099:2000
  Small craft — Toilet waste retention systems (ISO 8099:2000) | 11.5.2001 | | |
| CEN | EN ISO 8469:2013
  Small craft — Non-fire-resistant fuel hoses (ISO 8469:2013) | This is the first publication | EN ISO 8469:2006
  Note 2.1 | 24.7.2014 |
| CEN | EN ISO 8665:2006
  Small craft — Marine propulsion reciprocating internal combustion engines — Power measurements and declarations (ISO 8665:2006) | 16.9.2006 | EN ISO 8665:1995
  Note 2.1 | Date expired
  (31.12.2006) |
| CEN | EN ISO 8666:2002
  Small craft — Principal data (ISO 8666:2002) | 20.5.2003 | | |
| CEN | EN ISO 8847:2004
  Small craft — Steering gear — Cable and pulley systems (ISO 8847:2004) | 8.1.2005 | EN 28847:1989
  Note 2.1 | Date expired
  (30.11.2004) |
| EN ISO 8847:2004/AC:2005 | 14.3.2006 | | |
| CEN | EN ISO 8849:2003
  Small craft — Electrically operated direct-current bilge-pumps (ISO 8849:2003) | 8.1.2005 | EN 28849:1993
  Note 2.1 | Date expired
  (30.4.2004) |
| CEN | EN ISO 9093-1:1997
  Small craft — Seacocks and through-hull fittings — Part 1: Metallic (ISO 9093-1:1994) | 11.5.2001 | | |
| CEN | EN ISO 9093-2:2002
  Small craft — Seacocks and through-hull fittings — Part 2: Non-metallic (ISO 9093-2:2002) | 3.4.2003 | | |
| CEN | EN ISO 9094-1:2003
  Small craft — Fire protection — Part 1: Craft with a hull length of up to and including 15 m (ISO 9094-1:2003) | 12.7.2003 | | |
| CEN | EN ISO 9094-2:2002
  Small craft — Fire protection — Part 2: Craft with a hull length of over 15 m (ISO 9094-2:2002) | 20.5.2003 | | |
| CEN | EN ISO 9097:1994
  Small craft — Electric fans (ISO 9097:1991) | 25.2.1998 | | |
| EN ISO 9097:1994/A1:2000 | 11.5.2001 | Note 3 | Date expired
  (31.3.2001) |
| CEN | EN ISO 10087:2006
  Small craft — Craft identification — Coding system (ISO 10087:2006) | 13.5.2006 | EN ISO 10087:1996
  Note 2.1 | Date expired
  (30.9.2006) |
| CEN | EN ISO 10088:2013
  Small craft — Permanently installed fuel systems (ISO 10088:2013) | This is the first publication | EN ISO 10088:2009
  Note 2.1 | 28.8.2014 |
| CEN | EN ISO 10133:2012
  Small craft — Electrical systems — Extra-low-voltage d.c. installations (ISO 10133:2012) | 13.3.2013 | EN ISO 10133:2000
  Note 2.1 | Date expired
  (30.6.2013) |
| CEN | EN ISO 10239:2008
  Small craft — Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) systems (ISO 10239:2008) | 30.4.2008 | EN ISO 10239:2000
  Note 2.1 | Date expired
  (31.8.2008) |
| CEN | EN ISO 10240:2004
  Small craft — Owner's manual (ISO 10240:2004) | 3.5.2005 | EN ISO 10240:1996
  Note 2.1 | Date expired
  (30.4.2005) |
| CEN | EN ISO 10592:1995
  Small craft — Hydraulic steering systems (ISO 10592:1994) | 25.2.1998 | | |
| EN ISO 10592:1995/A1:2000 | 11.5.2001 | Note 3 | Date expired
  (31.3.2001) |
| CEN | EN ISO 11105:1997
  Small craft — Ventilation of petrol engine and/or petrol tank compartments (ISO 11105:1997) | 18.12.1997 | | |
| CEN | EN ISO 11192:2005
  Small craft — Graphical symbols (ISO 11192:2005) | 14.3.2006 | | |
| CEN | EN ISO 11547:1995
  Small craft — Start-in-gear protection (ISO 11547:1994) | 18.12.1997 | | |
| EN ISO 11547:1995/A1:2000 | 11.5.2001 | Note 3 | Date expired
  (31.3.2001) |
| CEN | EN ISO 11591:2011
  Small craft, engine-driven — Field of vision from helm position (ISO 11591:2011) | 4.1.2012 | EN ISO 11591:2000
  Note 2.1 | Date expired
  (31.3.2012) |
| CEN | EN ISO 11592:2001
  Small craft less than 8 m length of hull — Determination of maximum propulsion power rating (ISO 11592:2001) | 6.3.2002 | | |
| CEN | EN ISO 11812:2001
  Small craft — Watertight cockpits and quick-draining cockpits (ISO 11812:2001) | 17.4.2002 | | |
| CEN | EN ISO 12215-1:2000
  Small craft — Hull construction and scantlings — Part 1: Materials: Thermosetting resins, glass-fiber reinforcement, reference laminate (ISO 12215-1:2000) | 11.5.2001 | | |
| CEN | EN ISO 12215-2:2002
  Small craft — Hull construction and scantlings — Part 2: Materials: Core materials for sandwich construction, embedded materials (ISO 12215-2:2002) | 1.10.2002 | | |
| CEN | EN ISO 12215-3:2002
  Small craft — Hull construction and scantlings — Part 3: Materials: Steel, aluminium alloys, wood, other materials (ISO 12215-3:2002) | 1.10.2002 | | |
| CEN | EN ISO 12215-4:2002
  Small craft — Hull construction and scantlings — Part 4: Workshop and manufacturing (ISO 12215-4:2002) | 1.10.2002 | | |
| CEN | EN ISO 12215-5:2008
  Small craft — Hull construction and scantlings — Part 5: Design pressures for monohulls, design stresses, scantlings determination (ISO 12215-5:2008) | 3.12.2008 | | |
| CEN | EN ISO 12215-6:2008
  Small craft — Hull construction and scantlings — Part 6: Structural arrangements and details (ISO 12215-6:2008) | 3.12.2008 | | |
| CEN | EN ISO 12215-8:2009
  Small craft — Hull construction and scantlings — Part 8: Rudders (ISO 12215-8:2009) | 17.4.2010 | | |
| EN ISO 12215-8:2009/AC:2010 | 11.11.2010 | | |
| CEN | EN ISO 12215-9:2012
  Small craft — Hull construction and scantlings — Part 9: Sailing craft appendages (ISO 12215-9:2012) | 15.8.2012 | | |
| CEN | EN ISO 12216:2002
  Small craft — Windows, portlights, hatches, deadlights and doors — Strength and watertightness requirements (ISO 12216:2002) | 19.12.2002 | | |
| CEN | EN ISO 12217-1:2013
  Small craft — Stability and buoyancy assessment and categorization — Part 1: Non-sailing boats of hull length greater than or equal to 6 m (ISO 12217-1:2013) | This is the first publication | EN ISO 12217-1:2002
  Note 2.1 | The date of this publication |
| CEN | EN ISO 12217-3:2013
  Small craft — Stability and buoyancy assessment and categorization — Part 3: Boats of hull length less than 6 m (ISO 12217-3:2013) | This is the first publication | EN ISO 12217-3:2002
  Note 2.1 | The date of this publication |
| CEN | EN ISO 13297:2012
  Small craft — Electrical systems — Alternating current installations (ISO 13297:2012) | 13.3.2013 | EN ISO 13297:2000
  Note 2.1 | Date expired
  (31.5.2013) |
| CEN | EN ISO 13590:2003
  Small craft — Personal watercraft — Construction and system installation requirements (ISO 13590:2003) | 8.1.2005 | | |
| EN ISO 13590:2003/AC:2004 | 3.5.2005 | | |
| CEN | EN ISO 13929:2001
  Small craft — Steering gear — Geared link systems (ISO 13929:2001) | 6.3.2002 | | |
| CEN | EN ISO 14509-1:2008
  Small craft — Airborne sound emitted by powered recreational craft — Part 1: Pass-by measurement procedures (ISO 14509-1:2008) | 4.3.2009 | EN ISO 14509:2000
  Note 2.1 | Date expired
  (30.4.2009) |
| CEN | EN ISO 14509-2:2006
  Small craft — Airborne sound emitted by powered recreational craft — Part 2: Sound assessment using reference craft (ISO 14509-2:2006) | 19.7.2007 | | |
| CEN | EN ISO 14509-3:2009
  Small craft — Airborne sound emitted by powered recreational craft — Part 3: Sound assessment using calculation and measurement procedures (ISO 14509-3:2009) | 17.4.2010 | | |
| CEN | EN ISO 14895:2003
  Small craft — Liquid-fuelled galley stoves (ISO 14895:2000) | 30.10.2003 | | |
| CEN | EN ISO 14945:2004
  Small craft — Builder's plate (ISO 14945:2004) | 8.1.2005 | | |
| EN ISO 14945:2004/AC:2005 | 14.3.2006 | | |
| CEN | EN ISO 14946:2001
  Small craft — Maximum load capacity (ISO 14946:2001) | 6.3.2002 | | |
| EN ISO 14946:2001/AC:2005 | 14.3.2006 | | |
| CEN | EN ISO 15083:2003
  Small craft — Bilge-pumping systems (ISO 15083:2003) | 30.10.2003 | | |
| CEN | EN ISO 15084:2003
  Small craft — Anchoring, mooring and towing — Strong points (ISO 15084:2003) | 12.7.2003 | | |
| CEN | EN ISO 15085:2003
  Small craft — Man-overboard prevention and recovery (ISO 15085:2003) | 30.10.2003 | | |
| EN ISO 15085:2003/A1:2009 | 17.4.2010 | Note 3 | Date expired
  (30.11.2009) |
| CEN | EN ISO 15584:2001
  Small craft — Inboard petrol engines — Engine-mounted fuel and electrical components (ISO 15584:2001) | 6.3.2002 | | |
| CEN | EN 15609:2012
  LPG equipment and accessories — LPG propulsion systems for boats, yachts and other craft | 15.8.2012 | EN 15609:2008
  Note 2.1 | Date expired
  (30.11.2012) |
| CEN | EN ISO 15652:2005
  Small craft — Remote steering systems for inboard mini jet boats (ISO 15652:2003) | 7.9.2005 | | |
| CEN | EN ISO 16147:2002
  Small craft — Inboard diesel engines — Engine-mounted fuel and electrical components (ISO 16147:2002) | 3.4.2003 | | |
| EN ISO 16147:2002/A1:2013 | 10.7.2013 | Note 3 | Date expired
  (31.8.2013) |
| CEN | EN ISO 16180:2013
  Small craft — Navigation lights — Installation, placement and visibility (ISO 16180:2013) | 10.7.2013 | | |
| CEN | EN ISO 21487:2012
  Small craft — Permanently installed petrol and diesel fuel tanks (ISO 21487:2012) | 13.3.2013 | EN ISO 21487:2006
  Note 2.1 | Date expired
  (31.5.2013) |
| CEN | EN ISO 25197:2012
  Small craft — Electrical/electronic control systems for steering, shift and throttle (ISO 25197:2012) | 13.3.2013 | | |
| CEN | EN 28846:1993
  Small craft — Electrical devices — Protection against ignition of surrounding flammable gases (ISO 8846:1990) | 30.9.1995 | | |
| EN 28846:1993/A1:2000 | 11.5.2001 | Note 3 | Date expired
  (31.3.2001) |
| CEN | EN 28848:1993
  Small craft — Remote steering systems (ISO 8848:1990) | 30.9.1995 | | |
| EN 28848:1993/A1:2000 | 11.5.2001 | Note 3 | Date expired
  (31.3.2001) |
| CEN | EN 29775:1993
  Small craft — Remote steering systems for single outboard motors of 15 kW to 40 kW power (ISO 9775:1990) | 30.9.1995 | | |
| EN 29775:1993/A1:2000 | 11.5.2001 | Note 3 | Date expired
  (31.3.2001) |
| Cenelec | EN 60092-507:2000
  Electrical installations in ships — Part 507: Pleasure craft
  IEC 60092-507:2000 | 12.6.2003 | | |

ESO (1)

Reference and title of the harmonised standard

(and reference document)

First publication OJ

Reference of superseded standard

Date of cessation of presumption of conformity of superseded standard

Note 1

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

CEN

EN ISO 6185-1:2001

Inflatable boats — Part 1: Boats with a maximum motor power rating of 4,5 kW (ISO 6185-1:2001)

17.4.2002

CEN

EN ISO 6185-2:2001

Inflatable boats — Part 2: Boats with a maximum motor power rating of 4,5 kW to 15 kW inclusive (ISO 6185-2:2001)

17.4.2002

CEN

EN ISO 6185-3:2001

Inflatable boats Part 3: Boats with a maximum motor power rating of 15 kW and greater (ISO 6185-3:2001)

17.4.2002

CEN

EN ISO 6185-4:2011

Inflatable boats — Part 4: Boats with a hull length of between 8 m and 24 m with a motor power rating of 15 kW and greater (ISO 6185-4:2011)

4.1.2012

CEN

EN ISO 7840:2013

Small craft — Fire-resistant fuel hoses (ISO 7840:2013)

This is the first publication

EN ISO 7840:2004

Note 2.1

24.7.2014

CEN

EN ISO 8099:2000

Small craft — Toilet waste retention systems (ISO 8099:2000)

11.5.2001

CEN

EN ISO 8469:2013

Small craft — Non-fire-resistant fuel hoses (ISO 8469:2013)

This is the first publication

EN ISO 8469:2006

Note 2.1

24.7.2014

CEN

EN ISO 8665:2006

Small craft — Marine propulsion reciprocating internal combustion engines — Power measurements and declarations (ISO 8665:2006)

16.9.2006

EN ISO 8665:1995

Note 2.1

Date expired

(31.12.2006)

CEN

EN ISO 8666:2002

Small craft — Principal data (ISO 8666:2002)

20.5.2003

CEN

EN ISO 8847:2004

Small craft — Steering gear — Cable and pulley systems (ISO 8847:2004)

8.1.2005

EN 28847:1989

Note 2.1

Date expired

(30.11.2004)

EN ISO 8847:2004/AC:2005

14.3.2006

CEN

EN ISO 8849:2003

Small craft — Electrically operated direct-current bilge-pumps (ISO 8849:2003)

8.1.2005

EN 28849:1993

Note 2.1

Date expired

(30.4.2004)

CEN

EN ISO 9093-1:1997

Small craft — Seacocks and through-hull fittings — Part 1: Metallic (ISO 9093-1:1994)

11.5.2001

CEN

EN ISO 9093-2:2002

Small craft — Seacocks and through-hull fittings — Part 2: Non-metallic (ISO 9093-2:2002)

3.4.2003

CEN

EN ISO 9094-1:2003

Small craft — Fire protection — Part 1: Craft with a hull length of up to and including 15 m (ISO 9094-1:2003)

12.7.2003

CEN

EN ISO 9094-2:2002

Small craft — Fire protection — Part 2: Craft with a hull length of over 15 m (ISO 9094-2:2002)

20.5.2003

CEN

EN ISO 9097:1994

Small craft — Electric fans (ISO 9097:1991)

25.2.1998

EN ISO 9097:1994/A1:2000

11.5.2001

Note 3

Date expired

(31.3.2001)

CEN

EN ISO 10087:2006

Small craft — Craft identification — Coding system (ISO 10087:2006)

13.5.2006

EN ISO 10087:1996

Note 2.1

Date expired

(30.9.2006)

CEN

EN ISO 10088:2013

Small craft — Permanently installed fuel systems (ISO 10088:2013)

This is the first publication

EN ISO 10088:2009

Note 2.1

28.8.2014

CEN

EN ISO 10133:2012

Small craft — Electrical systems — Extra-low-voltage d.c. installations (ISO 10133:2012)

13.3.2013

EN ISO 10133:2000

Note 2.1

Date expired

(30.6.2013)

CEN

EN ISO 10239:2008

Small craft — Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) systems (ISO 10239:2008)

30.4.2008

EN ISO 10239:2000

Note 2.1

Date expired

(31.8.2008)

CEN

EN ISO 10240:2004

Small craft — Owner's manual (ISO 10240:2004)

3.5.2005

EN ISO 10240:1996

Note 2.1

Date expired

(30.4.2005)

CEN

EN ISO 10592:1995

Small craft — Hydraulic steering systems (ISO 10592:1994)

25.2.1998

EN ISO 10592:1995/A1:2000

11.5.2001

Note 3

Date expired

(31.3.2001)

CEN

EN ISO 11105:1997

Small craft — Ventilation of petrol engine and/or petrol tank compartments (ISO 11105:1997)

18.12.1997

CEN

EN ISO 11192:2005

Small craft — Graphical symbols (ISO 11192:2005)

14.3.2006

CEN

EN ISO 11547:1995

Small craft — Start-in-gear protection (ISO 11547:1994)

18.12.1997

EN ISO 11547:1995/A1:2000

11.5.2001

Note 3

Date expired

(31.3.2001)

CEN

EN ISO 11591:2011

Small craft, engine-driven — Field of vision from helm position (ISO 11591:2011)

4.1.2012

EN ISO 11591:2000

Note 2.1

Date expired

(31.3.2012)

CEN

EN ISO 11592:2001

Small craft less than 8 m length of hull — Determination of maximum propulsion power rating (ISO 11592:2001)

6.3.2002

CEN

EN ISO 11812:2001

Small craft — Watertight cockpits and quick-draining cockpits (ISO 11812:2001)

17.4.2002

CEN

EN ISO 12215-1:2000

Small craft — Hull construction and scantlings — Part 1: Materials: Thermosetting resins, glass-fiber reinforcement, reference laminate (ISO 12215-1:2000)

11.5.2001

CEN

EN ISO 12215-2:2002

Small craft — Hull construction and scantlings — Part 2: Materials: Core materials for sandwich construction, embedded materials (ISO 12215-2:2002)

1.10.2002

CEN

EN ISO 12215-3:2002

Small craft — Hull construction and scantlings — Part 3: Materials: Steel, aluminium alloys, wood, other materials (ISO 12215-3:2002)

1.10.2002

CEN

EN ISO 12215-4:2002

Small craft — Hull construction and scantlings — Part 4: Workshop and manufacturing (ISO 12215-4:2002)

1.10.2002

CEN

EN ISO 12215-5:2008

Small craft — Hull construction and scantlings — Part 5: Design pressures for monohulls, design stresses, scantlings determination (ISO 12215-5:2008)

3.12.2008

CEN

EN ISO 12215-6:2008

Small craft — Hull construction and scantlings — Part 6: Structural arrangements and details (ISO 12215-6:2008)

3.12.2008

CEN

EN ISO 12215-8:2009

Small craft — Hull construction and scantlings — Part 8: Rudders (ISO 12215-8:2009)

17.4.2010

EN ISO 12215-8:2009/AC:2010

11.11.2010

CEN

EN ISO 12215-9:2012

Small craft — Hull construction and scantlings — Part 9: Sailing craft appendages (ISO 12215-9:2012)

15.8.2012

CEN

EN ISO 12216:2002

Small craft — Windows, portlights, hatches, deadlights and doors — Strength and watertightness requirements (ISO 12216:2002)

19.12.2002

CEN

EN ISO 12217-1:2013

Small craft — Stability and buoyancy assessment and categorization — Part 1: Non-sailing boats of hull length greater than or equal to 6 m (ISO 12217-1:2013)

This is the first publication

EN ISO 12217-1:2002

Note 2.1

The date of this publication

CEN

EN ISO 12217-3:2013

Small craft — Stability and buoyancy assessment and categorization — Part 3: Boats of hull length less than 6 m (ISO 12217-3:2013)

This is the first publication

EN ISO 12217-3:2002

Note 2.1

The date of this publication

CEN

EN ISO 13297:2012

Small craft — Electrical systems — Alternating current installations (ISO 13297:2012)

13.3.2013

EN ISO 13297:2000

Note 2.1

Date expired

(31.5.2013)

CEN

EN ISO 13590:2003

Small craft — Personal watercraft — Construction and system installation requirements (ISO 13590:2003)

8.1.2005

EN ISO 13590:2003/AC:2004

3.5.2005

CEN

EN ISO 13929:2001

Small craft — Steering gear — Geared link systems (ISO 13929:2001)

6.3.2002

CEN

EN ISO 14509-1:2008

Small craft — Airborne sound emitted by powered recreational craft — Part 1: Pass-by measurement procedures (ISO 14509-1:2008)

4.3.2009

EN ISO 14509:2000

Note 2.1

Date expired

(30.4.2009)

CEN

EN ISO 14509-2:2006

Small craft — Airborne sound emitted by powered recreational craft — Part 2: Sound assessment using reference craft (ISO 14509-2:2006)

19.7.2007

CEN

EN ISO 14509-3:2009

Small craft — Airborne sound emitted by powered recreational craft — Part 3: Sound assessment using calculation and measurement procedures (ISO 14509-3:2009)

17.4.2010

CEN

EN ISO 14895:2003

Small craft — Liquid-fuelled galley stoves (ISO 14895:2000)

30.10.2003

CEN

EN ISO 14945:2004

Small craft — Builder's plate (ISO 14945:2004)

8.1.2005

EN ISO 14945:2004/AC:2005

14.3.2006

CEN

EN ISO 14946:2001

Small craft — Maximum load capacity (ISO 14946:2001)

6.3.2002

EN ISO 14946:2001/AC:2005

14.3.2006

CEN

EN ISO 15083:2003

Small craft — Bilge-pumping systems (ISO 15083:2003)

30.10.2003

CEN

EN ISO 15084:2003

Small craft — Anchoring, mooring and towing — Strong points (ISO 15084:2003)

12.7.2003

CEN

EN ISO 15085:2003

Small craft — Man-overboard prevention and recovery (ISO 15085:2003)

30.10.2003

EN ISO 15085:2003/A1:2009

17.4.2010

Note 3

Date expired

(30.11.2009)

CEN

EN ISO 15584:2001

Small craft — Inboard petrol engines — Engine-mounted fuel and electrical components (ISO 15584:2001)

6.3.2002

CEN

EN 15609:2012

LPG equipment and accessories — LPG propulsion systems for boats, yachts and other craft

15.8.2012

EN 15609:2008

Note 2.1

Date expired

(30.11.2012)

CEN

EN ISO 15652:2005

Small craft — Remote steering systems for inboard mini jet boats (ISO 15652:2003)

7.9.2005

CEN

EN ISO 16147:2002

Small craft — Inboard diesel engines — Engine-mounted fuel and electrical components (ISO 16147:2002)

3.4.2003

EN ISO 16147:2002/A1:2013

10.7.2013

Note 3

Date expired

(31.8.2013)

CEN

EN ISO 16180:2013

Small craft — Navigation lights — Installation, placement and visibility (ISO 16180:2013)

10.7.2013

CEN

EN ISO 21487:2012

Small craft — Permanently installed petrol and diesel fuel tanks (ISO 21487:2012)

13.3.2013

EN ISO 21487:2006

Note 2.1

Date expired

(31.5.2013)

CEN

EN ISO 25197:2012

Small craft — Electrical/electronic control systems for steering, shift and throttle (ISO 25197:2012)

13.3.2013

CEN

EN 28846:1993

Small craft — Electrical devices — Protection against ignition of surrounding flammable gases (ISO 8846:1990)

30.9.1995

EN 28846:1993/A1:2000

11.5.2001

Note 3

Date expired

(31.3.2001)

CEN

EN 28848:1993

Small craft — Remote steering systems (ISO 8848:1990)

30.9.1995

EN 28848:1993/A1:2000

11.5.2001

Note 3

Date expired

(31.3.2001)

CEN

EN 29775:1993

Small craft — Remote steering systems for single outboard motors of 15 kW to 40 kW power (ISO 9775:1990)

30.9.1995

EN 29775:1993/A1:2000

11.5.2001

Note 3

Date expired

(31.3.2001)

Cenelec

EN 60092-507:2000

Electrical installations in ships — Part 507: Pleasure craft

IEC 60092-507:2000

12.6.2003

| Note 1: | Generally the date of cessation of presumption of conformity will be the date of withdrawal (‘dow’), set by the European standardisation organisation, but attention of users of these standards is drawn to the fact that in certain exceptional cases this can be otherwise. |
| --- | --- |

Note 1:

Generally the date of cessation of presumption of conformity will be the date of withdrawal (‘dow’), set by the European standardisation organisation, but attention of users of these standards is drawn to the fact that in certain exceptional cases this can be otherwise.

| Note 2.1: | The new (or amended) standard has the same scope as the superseded standard. On the date stated, the superseded standard ceases to give presumption of conformity with the essential or other requirements of the relevant Union legislation. |
| --- | --- |

Note 2.1:

The new (or amended) standard has the same scope as the superseded standard. On the date stated, the superseded standard ceases to give presumption of conformity with the essential or other requirements of the relevant Union legislation.

| Note 2.2: | The new standard has a broader scope than the superseded standard. On the date stated the superseded standard ceases to give presumption of conformity with the essential or other requirements of the relevant Union legislation. |
| --- | --- |

Note 2.2:

The new standard has a broader scope than the superseded standard. On the date stated the superseded standard ceases to give presumption of conformity with the essential or other requirements of the relevant Union legislation.

| Note 2.3: | The new standard has a narrower scope than the superseded standard. On the date stated the (partially) superseded standard ceases to give presumption of conformity with the essential or other requirements of the relevant Union legislation for those products or services that fall within the scope of the new standard. Presumption of conformity with the essential or other requirements of the relevant Union legislation for products or services that still fall within the scope of the (partially) superseded standard, but that do not fall within the scope of the new standard, is unaffected. |
| --- | --- |

Note 2.3:

The new standard has a narrower scope than the superseded standard. On the date stated the (partially) superseded standard ceases to give presumption of conformity with the essential or other requirements of the relevant Union legislation for those products or services that fall within the scope of the new standard. Presumption of conformity with the essential or other requirements of the relevant Union legislation for products or services that still fall within the scope of the (partially) superseded standard, but that do not fall within the scope of the new standard, is unaffected.

| Note 3: | In case of amendments, the referenced standard is EN CCCCC:YYYY, its previous amendments, if any, and the new, quoted amendment. The superseded standard therefore consists of EN CCCCC:YYYY and its previous amendments, if any, but without the new quoted amendment. On the date stated, the superseded standard ceases to give presumption of conformity with the essential or other requirements of the relevant Union legislation. |
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Note 3:

In case of amendments, the referenced standard is EN CCCCC:YYYY, its previous amendments, if any, and the new, quoted amendment. The superseded standard therefore consists of EN CCCCC:YYYY and its previous amendments, if any, but without the new quoted amendment. On the date stated, the superseded standard ceases to give presumption of conformity with the essential or other requirements of the relevant Union legislation.

NOTE:

| — | Any information concerning the availability of the standards can be obtained either from the European standardisation organisations or from the national standardisation bodies the list of which is published in the Official Journal of the European Union according to Article 27 of the Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 (2). |
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—

Any information concerning the availability of the standards can be obtained either from the European standardisation organisations or from the national standardisation bodies the list of which is published in the Official Journal of the European Union according to Article 27 of the Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 (2).

| — | Standards are adopted by the European standardisation organisations in English (CEN and Cenelec also publish in French and German). Subsequently, the titles of the standards are translated into all other required official languages of the European Union by the national standardisation bodies. The European Commission is not responsible for the correctness of the titles which have been presented for publication in the Official Journal. |
| --- | --- |

—

Standards are adopted by the European standardisation organisations in English (CEN and Cenelec also publish in French and German). Subsequently, the titles of the standards are translated into all other required official languages of the European Union by the national standardisation bodies. The European Commission is not responsible for the correctness of the titles which have been presented for publication in the Official Journal.

| — | References to Corrigenda ‘.../AC:YYYY’ are published for information only. A Corrigendum removes printing, linguistic or similar errors from the text of a standard and may relate to one or more language versions (English, French and/or German) of a standard as adopted by a European standardisation organisation. |
| --- | --- |

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References to Corrigenda ‘.../AC:YYYY’ are published for information only. A Corrigendum removes printing, linguistic or similar errors from the text of a standard and may relate to one or more language versions (English, French and/or German) of a standard as adopted by a European standardisation organisation.

| — | Publication of the references in the Official Journal of the European Union does not imply that the standards are available in all the official languages of the European Union. |
| --- | --- |

—

Publication of the references in the Official Journal of the European Union does not imply that the standards are available in all the official languages of the European Union.

| — | This list replaces all the previous lists published in the Official Journal of the European Union. The European Commission ensures the updating of this list. |
| --- | --- |

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This list replaces all the previous lists published in the Official Journal of the European Union. The European Commission ensures the updating of this list.

| — | More information about harmonised standards and other European standards on the Internet at
  http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/policies/european-standards/harmonised-standards/index_en.htm |
| --- | --- |

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More information about harmonised standards and other European standards on the Internet at

http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/policies/european-standards/harmonised-standards/index_en.htm

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(1)  ESO: European standardisation organisation:

| — | CEN: Avenue Marnix 17, 1000 Bruxelles/Brussel, BELGIQUE/BELGIË, tel. +32 25500811, fax +32 25500819 (http://www.cen.eu), |
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CEN: Avenue Marnix 17, 1000 Bruxelles/Brussel, BELGIQUE/BELGIË, tel. +32 25500811, fax +32 25500819 (http://www.cen.eu),

| — | Cenelec: Avenue Marnix 17, 1000 Bruxelles/Brussel, BELGIQUE/BELGIË, tel. +32 25196871, fax +32 25196919 (http://www.cenelec.eu), |
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Cenelec: Avenue Marnix 17, 1000 Bruxelles/Brussel, BELGIQUE/BELGIË, tel. +32 25196871, fax +32 25196919 (http://www.cenelec.eu),

| — | ETSI: 650 route des Lucioles, 06921 Sophia Antipolis, FRANCE, tel. +33 492944200, fax +33 493654716 (http://www.etsi.eu). |
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ETSI: 650 route des Lucioles, 06921 Sophia Antipolis, FRANCE, tel. +33 492944200, fax +33 493654716 (http://www.etsi.eu).

(2)  OJ L 316, 14.11.2012, p. 12.

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NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES

| 18.12.2013 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 371/18 |
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18.12.2013

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 371/18

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Reorganisation measures

Decision on a measure to reorganise ‘LA VIE LIMITED GREEK HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANY’

(Publication made in accordance with Article 6 of Directive 2001/17/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the reorganisation and winding-up of insurance undertakings)

(2013/C 371/06)

| Insurance undertaking | ‘LA VIE LIMITED GREEK HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANY’, with its registered office at Filadelfeos & Kefalariou Street 1, 14562 Kifissia, Greece, company registration number 20599/Β/05/1989/10, VAT 094283413 |
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| Date, entry into force and nature of the decision | Decision No 94/6/15.11.2013 of the Committee on Credit and Insurance Matters of the Bank of Greece:






  1. | entrusting the management of the insurance company to the Commissioner appointed by means of Decision No 89/2.9.2013 of the Committee on Credit and Insurance Matters, Mr Ioannis Peristeris, who, from notification of the present Decision, is solely responsible for taking decisions on behalf of the company, his decisions being binding on it; |

Insurance undertaking

‘LA VIE LIMITED GREEK HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANY’, with its registered office at Filadelfeos & Kefalariou Street 1, 14562 Kifissia, Greece, company registration number 20599/Β/05/1989/10, VAT 094283413

Date, entry into force and nature of the decision

Decision No 94/6/15.11.2013 of the Committee on Credit and Insurance Matters of the Bank of Greece:

1.

entrusting the management of the insurance company to the Commissioner appointed by means of Decision No 89/2.9.2013 of the Committee on Credit and Insurance Matters, Mr Ioannis Peristeris, who, from notification of the present Decision, is solely responsible for taking decisions on behalf of the company, his decisions being binding on it;

| 2. | setting the deadline of 14 December 2013 for the Commissioner to implement measures and take administrative decisions to limit the company's insurance risks and safeguard the interests of insured persons; |
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2.

setting the deadline of 14 December 2013 for the Commissioner to implement measures and take administrative decisions to limit the company's insurance risks and safeguard the interests of insured persons;

| 3. | requiring the Commissioner to submit to the Bank of Greece, within one month from the issuing of the Decision, a report on the measures implemented, and to register and submit the portfolio of insurance policies and insurance liabilities, as well as the register of insurance investment and available assets, with 4 December 2013 as the reference date. |
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3.

requiring the Commissioner to submit to the Bank of Greece, within one month from the issuing of the Decision, a report on the measures implemented, and to register and submit the portfolio of insurance policies and insurance liabilities, as well as the register of insurance investment and available assets, with 4 December 2013 as the reference date.

Entry into force: 15.11.2013

End of validity: 15.12.2013

Competent authorities

| Bank of Greece |
| --- |
| Address: |
| Eleftheriou Venizelou 21 |
| 102 50 Αθήνα/Athens |
| ΕΛΛΑΔΑ/GREECE |

Bank of Greece

Address:

Eleftheriou Venizelou 21

102 50 Αθήνα/Athens

ΕΛΛΑΔΑ/GREECE

Supervisory authorities

| Bank of Greece |
| --- |
| Address: |
| Eleftheriou Venizelou 21 |
| 102 50 Αθήνα/Athens |
| ΕΛΛΑΔΑ/GREECE |

Bank of Greece

Address:

Eleftheriou Venizelou 21

102 50 Αθήνα/Athens

ΕΛΛΑΔΑ/GREECE

Administrator appointed

Applicable law

Greek law in accordance with the provisions of Articles 9, 17a, 17b and 17c of Legislative Decree 400/1970

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V Announcements

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMMON COMMERCIAL POLICY

European Commission

| 18.12.2013 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 371/19 |
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18.12.2013

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 371/19

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Notice of initiation of a partial interim review of the anti-dumping measures applicable to imports of certain filament glass fibre products originating in the People’s Republic of China

(2013/C 371/07)

The European Commission (‘the Commission’) has received a request for a partial interim review pursuant to Article 11(3) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1225/2009 of 30 November 2009 on protection against dumped imports from countries not members of the European Community (1) (‘the basic Regulation’).

1.   Request for a review

The request for a review was lodged by the European Glass Fibre Producers Association (‘APFE’) (‘the applicant’), on behalf of producers representing more than 25 % of the total Union production of certain filament glass fibre products.

The review is limited in scope to the examination of injury.

2.   Possibility to request a review under Article 11(3) of the basic Regulation

If any interested party considers that a review of the measures is warranted for other reasons than those covered by the current notice of initiation (e.g., recalculation of dumping margin), that party may request a review pursuant to Article 11(3) of the basic Regulation.

Parties wishing to request such a review may contact the Commission at the address given below.

If such requests are made in time and do not jeopardise the completion of the above review within the statutory deadline, the Commission will endeavour to consider them within the context of the present investigation.

3.   Product under review

The product subject to this review is chopped glass fibre strands, of a length of not more than 50 mm; glass fibre rovings, excluding glass fibre rovings which are impregnated and coated and have a loss on ignition of more than 3 % (as determined by the ISO Standard 1887); and mats made of glass fibre filaments excluding mats of glass wool (‘the product under review’), currently falling within CN codes 7019 11 00, ex 7019 12 00 and 7019 31 10 and originating in the People’s Republic of China (‘the country concerned’).

4.   Existing measures

The measures currently in force are a definitive anti-dumping duty imposed by Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 248/2011 (2).

5.   Grounds for the review

The request pursuant to Article 11(3) is based on prima facie evidence, provided by the applicant, that, as far as injury is concerned, the circumstances on the basis of which the existing measures were imposed have changed and that these changes are of a lasting nature.

The applicant provided prima facie evidence that shows that circumstances have changed since the last investigation period and that they are of a lasting nature since they relate to the composition of the Union industry. The applicant alleges that two of the Union producers included in the sample in the original investigation have undergone significant restructuring of their operations by consolidating their production plants, whereas another Union producer ceased its production of the product under review in the Union.

The applicant also provided prima facie evidence that shows that the existing measures have not removed the injury suffered by the Union industry particularly in view of the continuing price depression exerted by exporting producers from the People’s Republic of China despite the existence of the measures in force. This alleged price depression has had negative effects to the market share held by the Union producers and the sales volume, employment and financial performance of the applicant’s companies. Data at the disposal of the Commission also indicates that exporting producers have reduced their sales prices.

Therefore, the applicant alleges that the continued imposition of the measures at the existing level, which was based on the level of injury previously established, appears to no longer offset the effects of injurious dumping as previously established.

6.   Procedure

Having determined, after consulting the Advisory Committee, that sufficient evidence exists to justify the initiation of a partial interim review limited to the examination of injury, the Commission hereby initiates a review in accordance with Article 11(3) of the basic Regulation.

The investigation will assess the need for the continuation, removal or amendment of the existing measures.

6.1.   Investigating exporting producers

In order to examine injury, exporting producers of the product under review from the People’s Republic of China to the Union are invited to participate in this investigation.

In view of the potentially large number of exporting producers in the People’s Republic of China involved in this partial interim review and in order to complete the investigation within the statutory time limits, the Commission may limit the exporting producers to be investigated to a reasonable number by selecting a sample (this process is also referred to as ‘sampling’). The sampling will be carried out in accordance with Article 17 of the basic Regulation.

In order to enable the Commission to decide whether sampling is necessary, and if so, to select a sample, all exporting producers, or representatives acting on their behalf, including the ones who did not cooperate in the investigation leading to the measures subject to the present review, are hereby requested to make themselves known to the Commission. These parties have to do so within 15 days of the date of publication of this notice in the Official Journal of the European Union, unless otherwise specified, by providing the Commission with the information on their company(ies) requested in Annex I to this notice.

In order to obtain information it deems necessary for the selection of the sample of exporting producers, the Commission will also contact the authorities of the People’s Republic of China and may contact any known associations of exporting producers.

All interested parties wishing to submit any other relevant information regarding the selection of the sample, excluding the information requested above, must do so within 21 days of the publication of this notice in the Official Journal of the European Union, unless otherwise specified.

If a sample is necessary, the exporting producers may be selected based on the largest representative volume of exports to the Union which can reasonably be investigated within the time available. All known exporting producers, the authorities of the country concerned and associations of exporting producers will be notified by the Commission, via the authorities of the country concerned if appropriate, of the companies selected to be in the sample.

In order to obtain information it deems necessary for its investigation with regard to exporting producers, the Commission will send questionnaires to the exporting producers selected to be in the sample, to any known association of exporting producers and to the authorities of the country concerned.

All exporting producers selected to be in the sample, any known association of exporting producers and the authorities of the country concerned will have to submit a completed questionnaire within 37 days from the date of notification of the sample selection, unless otherwise specified.

The questionnaire will request information on, inter alia, the structure of the exporting producer's company(ies), the activities of the company(ies) in relation to the product under review and the sales of the product under review to the Union and to third countries.

6.2.   Investigating unrelated importers
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In order to examine injury suffered, unrelated importers of the product under review from the People’s Republic of China to the Union are invited to participate in this investigation.

In view of the potentially large number of unrelated importers involved in this interim review and in order to complete the investigation within the statutory time limits, the Commission may limit to a reasonable number the unrelated importers that will be investigated by selecting a sample (this process is also referred to as ‘sampling’). The sampling will be carried out in accordance with Article 17 of the basic Regulation.

In order to enable the Commission to decide whether sampling is necessary and, if so, to select a sample, all unrelated importers, or representatives acting on their behalf, including the ones who did not cooperate in the investigation leading to the measures subject to the present review, are hereby requested to make themselves known to the Commission. These parties must do so within 15 days of the date of publication of this notice in the Official Journal of the European Union, unless otherwise specified, by providing the Commission with the information on their company(ies) requested in Annex II to this notice.

In order to obtain information it deems necessary for the selection of the sample of unrelated importers, the Commission may also contact any known associations of importers.

All interested parties wishing to submit any other relevant information regarding the selection of the sample, excluding the information requested above, must do so within 21 days of the publication of this notice in the Official Journal of the European Union, unless otherwise specified.

If a sample is necessary, the importers may be selected based on the largest representative volume of sales of the product under review in the Union which can reasonably be investigated within the time available. All known unrelated importers and associations of importers will be notified by the Commission of the companies selected to be in the sample.

In order to obtain information it deems necessary for its investigation, the Commission will send questionnaires to the sampled unrelated importers and to any known association of importers. These parties must submit a completed questionnaire within 37 days from the date of the notification of the sample selection, unless otherwise specified.

The questionnaire will request information on, inter alia, the structure of their company(ies), the activities of the company(ies) in relation to the product under review and the sales of the product under review.

6.3.   Investigating Union producers

In order to examine injury, Union producers of the product under review are invited to participate in the Commission investigation.

In view of the large number of Union producers involved in this interim review and in order to complete the investigation within the statutory time limits, the Commission has decided to limit to a reasonable number the Union producers that will be investigated by selecting a sample (this process is also referred to as ‘sampling’). The sampling is carried out in accordance with Article 17 of the basic Regulation.

The Commission has provisionally selected a sample of Union producers. Details can be found in the file for inspection by interested parties. Interested parties are hereby invited to consult the file (for this they should contact the Commission using the contact details provided in Section 6.6 below). Other Union producers, or representatives acting on their behalf, including Union producers who did not cooperate in the investigation(s) leading to the measures in force, that consider that there are reasons why they should be included in the sample must contact the Commission within 15 days of the date of publication of this notice in the Official Journal of the European Union.

All interested parties wishing to submit any other relevant information regarding the selection of the sample must do so within 21 days of the publication of this notice in the Official Journal of the European Union, unless otherwise specified.

All known Union producers and/or associations of Union producers will be notified by the Commission of the companies finally selected to be in the sample.

In order to obtain information it deems necessary for its investigation, the Commission will send questionnaires to the sampled Union producers and to any known associations of Union producers. These parties must submit a completed questionnaire within 37 days from the date of the notification of the sample selection, unless otherwise specified.

The questionnaire will request information on, inter alia, the structure of their company(ies) and the financial and economic situation of the company(ies).

6.4.   Other written submissions

Subject to the provisions of this notice, all interested parties are hereby invited to make their views known, submit information and provide supporting evidence. Unless otherwise specified, this information and supporting evidence must reach the Commission within 37 days of the date of publication of this notice in the Official Journal of the European Union.

6.5.   Possibility to be heard by the Commission investigation services

All interested parties may request to be heard by the Commission investigation services. Any request to be heard must be made in writing and must specify the reasons for the request. For hearings on issues pertaining to the initial stage of the investigation, the request must be submitted within 15 days of the date of publication of this notice in the Official Journal of the European Union. Thereafter, a request to be heard must be submitted within the specific deadlines set by the Commission in its communication with the parties.

6.6.   Instructions for making written submissions and sending completed questionnaires and correspondence

All written submissions, including the information requested in this notice, completed questionnaires and correspondence provided by interested parties for which confidential treatment is requested shall be labelled ‘Limited’ (5).

Interested parties providing ‘Limited’ information are required to furnish non-confidential summaries of it pursuant to Article 19(2) of the basic Regulation, which will be labelled ‘For inspection by interested parties’. These summaries must be sufficiently detailed to permit a reasonable understanding of the substance of the information submitted in confidence. If an interested party providing confidential information does not furnish a non-confidential summary of it in the requested format and quality, such information may be disregarded.

Interested parties are required to make all submissions and requests in electronic format (non-confidential submissions via e-mail, confidential ones on CD-R/DVD), and must indicate their name, address, e-mail address, telephone and fax numbers. However, any powers of attorney, signed certifications, and any updates thereof, accompanying questionnaire replies must be submitted on paper, i.e. by post or by hand, at the address below. If an interested party cannot provide its submissions and requests in electronic format, it must immediately contact the Commission in compliance with Article 18(2) of the basic Regulation. For further information concerning correspondence with the Commission, interested parties may consult the relevant web page on the website of the Directorate-General for Trade: http://ec.europa.eu/trade/tackling-unfair-trade/trade-defence

Commission address for correspondence:

| European Commission |
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| Directorate-General for Trade |
| Directorate H |
| Office: N105 08/020 |
| 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel |
| BELGIQUE/BELGIË |
| Fax +32 22956505 |
| E-mail: trade-fgf-rev-injury@ec.europa.eu |

European Commission

Directorate-General for Trade

Directorate H

Office: N105 08/020

1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

BELGIQUE/BELGIË

Fax +32 22956505

E-mail: trade-fgf-rev-injury@ec.europa.eu

7.   Non-cooperation

In cases where any interested party refuses access to or does not provide the necessary information within the time limits, or significantly impedes the investigation, findings, affirmative or negative, may be made on the basis of facts available, in accordance with Article 18 of the basic Regulation.

Where it is found that any interested party has supplied false or misleading information, the information may be disregarded and use may be made of facts available.

If an interested party does not cooperate or cooperates only partially and findings are therefore based on facts available in accordance with Article 18 of the basic Regulation, the result may be less favourable to that party than if it had cooperated.

8.   Hearing Officer

Interested parties may request the intervention of the Hearing Officer for the Directorate-General for Trade. The Hearing Officer acts as an interface between the interested parties and the Commission investigation services. The Hearing Officer reviews requests for access to the file, disputes regarding the confidentiality of documents, requests for extension of time limits and requests by third parties to be heard. The Hearing Officer may organise a hearing with an individual interested party and mediate to ensure that the interested parties' rights of defence are being fully exercised.

A request for a hearing with the Hearing Officer should be made in writing and should specify the reasons for the request. For hearings on issues pertaining to the initial stage of the investigation, the request must be submitted within 15 days of the date of publication of this notice in the Official Journal of the European Union. Thereafter, a request to be heard must be submitted within specific deadlines set by the Commission in its communication with the parties.

The Hearing Officer will also provide opportunities for a hearing involving parties to take place which would allow different views to be presented and rebuttal arguments offered on issues pertaining, among other things, to injury.

For further information and contact details, interested parties may consult the Hearing Officer's web pages on DG Trade's website: http://ec.europa.eu/commission_2010-2014/degucht/contact/hearing-officer/

9.   Schedule of the investigation

The investigation will be concluded, pursuant to Article 11(5) of the basic Regulation, within 15 months of the date of the publication of this notice in the Official Journal of the European Union.

10.   Processing of personal data

Any personal data collected in this investigation will be treated in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by the Community institutions and bodies and on the free movement of such data (6).

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(1)  OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 51.

(2)  OJ L 67, 15.3.2011, p. 1.

(3)  Only importers not related to exporting producers can be sampled. Importers that are related to exporting producers have to fill in Annex I to the questionnaire for these exporting producers. For the definition of a related party, see footnote 5 in Annex I.

(4)  The data provided by unrelated importers may also be used in relation to aspects of this investigation other than the determination of dumping.

(5)  A ‘Limited’ document is a document which is considered confidential pursuant to Article 19 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1225/2009 (OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 51) and Article 6 of the WTO Agreement on Implementation of Article VI of the GATT 1994 (‘Anti-Dumping Agreement’). It is also a document protected pursuant to Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 145, 31.5.2001, p. 43).

(6)  OJ L 8, 12.1.2001, p. 1.

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