# Official Journal L 164/2008

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| Official Journal
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| English edition | Legislation | Volume 5125 June 2008 |

ISSN 1725-2555

Official Journal

of the European Union

L 164

English edition

Legislation

Volume 5125 June 2008

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| Contents | | I   Acts adopted under the EC Treaty/Euratom Treaty whose publication is obligatory | page |
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| | | REGULATIONS |
| | * | Council Regulation (EC) No 595/2008 of 16 June 2008 amending Regulation (EC) No 1255/96 temporarily suspending the autonomous common customs tariff duties on certain industrial, agricultural and fishery products | 1 |
| | | Commission Regulation (EC) No 596/2008 of 24 June 2008 establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables | 10 |
| | * | Commission Regulation (EC) No 597/2008 of 24 June 2008 amending Regulation (EC) No 372/2007 laying down transitional migration limits for plasticisers in gaskets in lids intended to come into contact with foods (
  1
  ) | 12 |
| | * | Commission Regulation (EC) No 598/2008 of 24 June 2008 amending Regulation (EC) No 589/2008 laying down detailed rules for implementing Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 as regards the marketing standards of eggs | 14 |
| | * | Commission Regulation (EC) No 599/2008 of 24 June 2008 correcting Regulation (EC) No 412/2008 opening and providing for the administration of an import tariff quota for frozen beef intended for processing | 16 |
| | | DIRECTIVES |
| | * | Directive 2008/56/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 June 2008 establishing a framework for community action in the field of marine environmental policy (Marine Strategy Framework Directive) (
  1
  ) | 19 |

Contents

I   Acts adopted under the EC Treaty/Euratom Treaty whose publication is obligatory

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REGULATIONS

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Council Regulation (EC) No 595/2008 of 16 June 2008 amending Regulation (EC) No 1255/96 temporarily suspending the autonomous common customs tariff duties on certain industrial, agricultural and fishery products

1

Commission Regulation (EC) No 596/2008 of 24 June 2008 establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables

10

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Commission Regulation (EC) No 597/2008 of 24 June 2008 amending Regulation (EC) No 372/2007 laying down transitional migration limits for plasticisers in gaskets in lids intended to come into contact with foods (
  1
  )

1

12

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Commission Regulation (EC) No 598/2008 of 24 June 2008 amending Regulation (EC) No 589/2008 laying down detailed rules for implementing Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 as regards the marketing standards of eggs

14

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Commission Regulation (EC) No 599/2008 of 24 June 2008 correcting Regulation (EC) No 412/2008 opening and providing for the administration of an import tariff quota for frozen beef intended for processing

16

DIRECTIVES

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Directive 2008/56/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 June 2008 establishing a framework for community action in the field of marine environmental policy (Marine Strategy Framework Directive) (
  1
  )

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| | | II   Acts adopted under the EC Treaty/Euratom Treaty whose publication is not obligatory |
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| | | DECISIONS |
| | | Commission |
| | | 2008/483/EC |
| | * | Commission Decision of 18 June 2008 establishing the Community’s financial contribution to the expenditure incurred in the context of the emergency measures taken to combat classical swine fever in Germany in 2006
  (notified under document number C(2008) 2722) | 41 |
| | | 2008/484/EC |
| | * | Commission Decision of 20 June 2008 on the prolongation of certain State aid decisions
  (notified under document number C(2008) 2883)

   (
  1
  ) | 43 |

II   Acts adopted under the EC Treaty/Euratom Treaty whose publication is not obligatory

DECISIONS

Commission

2008/483/EC

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Commission Decision of 18 June 2008 establishing the Community’s financial contribution to the expenditure incurred in the context of the emergency measures taken to combat classical swine fever in Germany in 2006
  (notified under document number C(2008) 2722)

(notified under document number C(2008) 2722)

41

2008/484/EC

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Commission Decision of 20 June 2008 on the prolongation of certain State aid decisions
  (notified under document number C(2008) 2883)

   (
  1
  )

(notified under document number C(2008) 2883)

1

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| | | III   Acts adopted under the EU Treaty |
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| | | ACTS ADOPTED UNDER TITLE V OF THE EU TREATY |
| | * | Council Joint Action 2008/485/CFSP of 23 June 2008 amending and extending Joint Action 2007/405/CFSP on the European Union police mission undertaken in the framework of reform of the security sector (SSR) and its interface with the system of justice in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (EUPOL RD Congo) | 44 |

III   Acts adopted under the EU Treaty

ACTS ADOPTED UNDER TITLE V OF THE EU TREATY

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Council Joint Action 2008/485/CFSP of 23 June 2008 amending and extending Joint Action 2007/405/CFSP on the European Union police mission undertaken in the framework of reform of the security sector (SSR) and its interface with the system of justice in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (EUPOL RD Congo)

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| | | Corrigenda |
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| | * | Corrigendum to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1214/2007 of 20 September 2007 amending Annex I to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff ( OJ L 286, 31.10.2007 ) | 46 |

Corrigenda

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Corrigendum to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1214/2007 of 20 September 2007 amending Annex I to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff ( OJ L 286, 31.10.2007 )

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(1)   Text with EEA relevance

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| EN | Acts whose titles are printed in light type are those relating to day-to-day management of agricultural matters, and are generally valid for a limited period.
  The titles of all other Acts are printed in bold type and preceded by an asterisk. |
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EN

Acts whose titles are printed in light type are those relating to day-to-day management of agricultural matters, and are generally valid for a limited period.

The titles of all other Acts are printed in bold type and preceded by an asterisk.

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I Acts adopted under the EC Treaty/Euratom Treaty whose publication is obligatory

REGULATIONS

| 25.6.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | L 164/1 |
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25.6.2008

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

L 164/1

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COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 595/2008

of 16 June 2008

amending Regulation (EC) No 1255/96 temporarily suspending the autonomous common customs tariff duties on certain industrial, agricultural and fishery products

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 26 thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,

Whereas:

| (1) | It is in the Community's interest to suspend partially or totally the autonomous common customs tariff duties on a number of new products not listed in the Annex to Council Regulation (EC) No 1255/96 (1). |
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(1)

It is in the Community's interest to suspend partially or totally the autonomous common customs tariff duties on a number of new products not listed in the Annex to Council Regulation (EC) No 1255/96 (1).

| (2) | The CN and TARIC codes 5603121020 and 8504408420 for two products which are listed in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 1255/96 should be withdrawn from that list because it is no longer in the Community's interest to maintain suspension of autonomous common customs tariff duties. |
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(2)

The CN and TARIC codes 5603121020 and 8504408420 for two products which are listed in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 1255/96 should be withdrawn from that list because it is no longer in the Community's interest to maintain suspension of autonomous common customs tariff duties.

| (3) | In addition, the descriptions of eight products need to be altered in order to take account of technical product developments and economic trends on the market. Those products should be considered as withdrawn from the list and should as a consequence be inserted in it as new products. |
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(3)

In addition, the descriptions of eight products need to be altered in order to take account of technical product developments and economic trends on the market. Those products should be considered as withdrawn from the list and should as a consequence be inserted in it as new products.

| (4) | Experience has shown the need to provide for an expiry date for the suspensions listed in Regulation (EC) No 1255/96 to ensure that account is taken of technological and economic changes. That should not exclude the premature termination of certain measures or their continuation beyond that period, if economic reasons are submitted, in accordance with the principles laid down in the Commission Communication of 1998 concerning autonomous tariff suspensions and quotas (2). |
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(4)

Experience has shown the need to provide for an expiry date for the suspensions listed in Regulation (EC) No 1255/96 to ensure that account is taken of technological and economic changes. That should not exclude the premature termination of certain measures or their continuation beyond that period, if economic reasons are submitted, in accordance with the principles laid down in the Commission Communication of 1998 concerning autonomous tariff suspensions and quotas (2).

| (5) | Regulation (EC) No 1255/96 should therefore be amended accordingly. |
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(5)

Regulation (EC) No 1255/96 should therefore be amended accordingly.

| (6) | Having regard to the economic importance of this Regulation, it is necessary to rely on the grounds of urgency provided for in point 1.3 of the Protocol on the role of national parliaments in the European Union annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaties establishing the European Communities. |
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(6)

Having regard to the economic importance of this Regulation, it is necessary to rely on the grounds of urgency provided for in point 1.3 of the Protocol on the role of national parliaments in the European Union annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaties establishing the European Communities.

| (7) | Since the suspensions laid down in this Regulation have to take effect from 1 July 2008, this Regulation should apply from the same date and enter into force immediately, |
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(7)

Since the suspensions laid down in this Regulation have to take effect from 1 July 2008, this Regulation should apply from the same date and enter into force immediately,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

The Annex to Regulation (EC) No 1255/96 is hereby amended as follows:

| 1. | the rows for the products listed in Annex I to this Regulation shall be inserted; |
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1.

the rows for the products listed in Annex I to this Regulation shall be inserted;

| 2. | the rows for the products for which the CN and TARIC codes are given in Annex II to this Regulation shall be deleted. |
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2.

the rows for the products for which the CN and TARIC codes are given in Annex II to this Regulation shall be deleted.

Article 2

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

It shall apply from 1 July 2008.

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

Done at Luxembourg, 16 June 2008.

For the Council

The President

D. RUPEL

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(1)  
  OJ L 158, 29.6.1996, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1527/2007 (OJ L 349, 31.12.2007, p. 7).

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(2)  
  OJ C 128, 25.4.1998, p. 2.

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ANNEX I

Products referred to in Article 1(1):

| CN code | TARIC | Description | Rate of autonomous duty | Validity period |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| ex 2008 60 19 | 30 | Sweet cherries containing added spirit, whether or not with a sugar content of 9 % by weight, of a diameter of not more than 19,9 mm with stone, for use in chocolate products (1) | 10  % (2) | 1.7.2008-31.12.2012 |
| ex 2008 60 39 | 30 |
| ex 2835 10 00 | 10 | Sodium hypophosphite monohydrate | 0  % | 1.7.2008-31.12.2012 |
| ex 2839 19 00 | 10 | Disodium disilicate | 0  % | 1.7.2008-31.12.2012 |
| ex 2841 80 00 | 10 | Diammonium wolframate (ammonium paratungstate) | 0  % | 1.7.2008-31.12.2012 |
| ex 2850 00 20 | 30 | Titanium nitride with a particle size of not more than 250 nm | 0  % | 1.7.2008-31.12.2012 |
| ex 2930 90 85 | 82 | Sodium toluene-4-sulphinate | 0  % | 1.7.2008-31.12.2012 |
| ex 2930 90 85 | 83 | Methyl-p-tolyl sulphone | 0  % | 1.7.2008-31.12.2012 |
| ex 2934 20 80 | 40 | 1,2-Benzisothiazol-3(2H)-one (Benzisothiazolinone (BIT)) | 0  % | 1.7.2008-31.12.2012 |
| ex 3808 93 15 | 10 | Preparation based on a concentrate containing by weight 45 % or more but not more than 55 % of the active herbicidal ingredient Penoxsulam as an aqueous suspension | 0  % | 1.7.2008-31.12.2012 |
| ex 3815 19 90 | 41 | Catalysts in the form of tablets, consisting of 60 % (± 2 %) by weight of copper oxide on a support of aluminium oxide | 0  % | 1.7.2008-31.12.2012 |
| ex 3815 90 90 | 85 | Catalyst based on aluminosilicate (zeolite), for the alkylation of aromatic hydrocarbons, for the transalkylation of alkylaromatic hydrocarbons or for the oligomerisation of olefins (1) | 0  % | 1.7.2008-31.12.2012 |
| ex 3824 90 97 | 70 | Paste containing by weight 75 % or more, but not more than 85 % of copper, and also containing inorganic oxides, ethyl cellulose and a solvent | 0  % | 1.7.2008-31.12.2012 |
| ex 3824 90 97 | 78 | Mixture of phytosterols derived from wood and wood based oils (tall oil), in the form of powder with a particle size not more than 300 μm, containing by weight:






  — | 60 % or more, but not more than 80 % of sitosterols, |

CN code

TARIC

Description

Rate of autonomous duty

Validity period

ex 2008 60 19

30

Sweet cherries containing added spirit, whether or not with a sugar content of 9 % by weight, of a diameter of not more than 19,9 mm with stone, for use in chocolate products (1)

10  % (2)

1.7.2008-31.12.2012

ex 2008 60 39

30

ex 2835 10 00

10

Sodium hypophosphite monohydrate

0  %

1.7.2008-31.12.2012

ex 2839 19 00

10

Disodium disilicate

0  %

1.7.2008-31.12.2012

ex 2841 80 00

10

Diammonium wolframate (ammonium paratungstate)

0  %

1.7.2008-31.12.2012

ex 2850 00 20

30

Titanium nitride with a particle size of not more than 250 nm

0  %

1.7.2008-31.12.2012

ex 2930 90 85

82

Sodium toluene-4-sulphinate

0  %

1.7.2008-31.12.2012

ex 2930 90 85

83

Methyl-p-tolyl sulphone

0  %

1.7.2008-31.12.2012

ex 2934 20 80

40

1,2-Benzisothiazol-3(2H)-one (Benzisothiazolinone (BIT))

0  %

1.7.2008-31.12.2012

ex 3808 93 15

10

Preparation based on a concentrate containing by weight 45 % or more but not more than 55 % of the active herbicidal ingredient Penoxsulam as an aqueous suspension

0  %

1.7.2008-31.12.2012

ex 3815 19 90

41

Catalysts in the form of tablets, consisting of 60 % (± 2 %) by weight of copper oxide on a support of aluminium oxide

0  %

1.7.2008-31.12.2012

ex 3815 90 90

85

Catalyst based on aluminosilicate (zeolite), for the alkylation of aromatic hydrocarbons, for the transalkylation of alkylaromatic hydrocarbons or for the oligomerisation of olefins (1)

0  %

1.7.2008-31.12.2012

ex 3824 90 97

70

Paste containing by weight 75 % or more, but not more than 85 % of copper, and also containing inorganic oxides, ethyl cellulose and a solvent

0  %

1.7.2008-31.12.2012

ex 3824 90 97

78

Mixture of phytosterols derived from wood and wood based oils (tall oil), in the form of powder with a particle size not more than 300 μm, containing by weight:

—

60 % or more, but not more than 80 % of sitosterols,

| — | not more than 15 % of campesterols, |
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—

not more than 15 % of campesterols,

| — | not more than 5 % of stigmasterols, |
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—

not more than 5 % of stigmasterols,

| — | not more than 15 % of betasitostanols |
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—

not more than 15 % of betasitostanols

0  %

1.7.2008-31.12.2012

ex 3904 10 00

20

Poly(vinyl chloride) powder, not mixed with any other substances, with a degree of polymerisation of 1 000 (± 100) monomer units, a coefficient of heat transmission (K-value) of 60 or more, but not more than 70, a bulk density of 0,35 g/cm3 or more, but not more than 0,55 g/cm3, a volatile material content of less than 0,35 % by weight, a medium average grain size of 40 μm or more, but not more than 70 μm and a sieve non- passing fraction at a mesh width of 120 μm of not more than 1 % by weight, not containing any vinyl acetate monomers, for the manufacture of battery separators (1)

0  %

1.7.2008-31.12.2012

ex 3919 10 69

91

Acrylic foam tape, covered on one side with a heat activatable adhesive or an acrylic pressure sensitive adhesive and on the other side with an acrylic pressure sensitive adhesive and a release sheet, of a peel adhesion at an angle of 90° of more than 25 N/cm (as determined by the ASTM D 3330 method)

0  %

1.7.2008-31.12.2012

ex 3919 90 69

96

ex 3919 90 69

97

Rolls of biaxially oriented polypropylene film with:

| — | a self adhesive coating, |
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—

a self adhesive coating,

| — | a width of 363 mm or more, but not more than 507 mm, |
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—

a width of 363 mm or more, but not more than 507 mm,

| — | a total film thickness of 10 μm or more but not more than 100 μm, |
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—

a total film thickness of 10 μm or more but not more than 100 μm,

for use in the protection of LCD displays during the manufacturing of LCD modules (1)

0  %

1.7.2008-31.12.2012

ex 3920 62 19

80

Poly(ethylene terephtalate) film of a thickness of not more than 20 μm, coated on both sides with a gas barrier layer consisting of a polymeric matrix in which silica has been dispersed and of a thickness of not more than 2 μm

0  %

1.7.2008-31.12.2012

ex 3920 62 19

82

ex 3920 92 00

30

Polyamide film of a thickness of not more than 20 μm, coated on both sides with a gas barrier layer which consists of a polymeric matrix in which silica has been dispersed and of a thickness not exceeding 2 μm

0  %

1.7.2008-31.12.2012

ex 5603 11 10

20

Non-wovens, not weighing more than 20 g/m2, containing spun-bonded and melt-blown filaments put together in a sandwich way with the two outer layers containing fine endless filaments (not less than 10 μm but not more than 20 μm in diameter) and the inner layer containing super-fine endless filaments (not less than 1 μm but not more than 5 μm in diameter), for the manufacture of napkins and napkin liners for babies and similar sanitary napkins (1)

0  %

1.7.2008-31.12.2012

ex 5603 11 90

20

ex 5603 12 90

50

Non-woven:

| — | weighing 30 g/m2 or more, but not more than 60 g/m2, |
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—

weighing 30 g/m2 or more, but not more than 60 g/m2,

| — | containing fibres of polypropylene or of polypropylene and polyethylene, |
| --- | --- |

—

containing fibres of polypropylene or of polypropylene and polyethylene,

| — | whether or not printed, with:






  — | on one side, 65 % of the total surface area having circular bobbles of 4 mm in diameter, consisting of anchored, elevated un-bonded curly fibres, suitable for the engagement of extruded hook materials, and the remaining 35 % of the surface area being bonded, |
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—

whether or not printed, with:

—

on one side, 65 % of the total surface area having circular bobbles of 4 mm in diameter, consisting of anchored, elevated un-bonded curly fibres, suitable for the engagement of extruded hook materials, and the remaining 35 % of the surface area being bonded,

| — | and on other side a smooth untextured surface, |
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—

and on other side a smooth untextured surface,

for use in the manufacture of napkins and napkin liners for babies and similar sanitary articles (1)

0  %

1.7.2008-31.12.2012

ex 7005 10 25

10

Float glass:

| — | of a thickness of 2,0 mm or more but not more than 2,4 mm, |
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—

of a thickness of 2,0 mm or more but not more than 2,4 mm,

| — | coated on one surface with a fluorine doped tin dioxide reflective layer |
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—

coated on one surface with a fluorine doped tin dioxide reflective layer

0  %

1.7.2008-31.12.2012

ex 7005 10 30

10

Float glass:

| — | of a thickness of 4,0 mm or more but not more than 4,2 mm, |
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—

of a thickness of 4,0 mm or more but not more than 4,2 mm,

| — | with a light transmission of 91 % or more measured using a D-type light source, |
| --- | --- |

—

with a light transmission of 91 % or more measured using a D-type light source,

| — | coated on one surface with a fluorine doped tin dioxide reflective layer |
| --- | --- |

—

coated on one surface with a fluorine doped tin dioxide reflective layer

0  %

1.7.2008-31.12.2012

ex 7006 00 90

60

Soda-lime glass plates with:

| — | a strain point of more than 570 °C |
| --- | --- |

—

a strain point of more than 570 °C

| — | a thickness of 1,7 mm or more but not more than 2,9 mm |
| --- | --- |

—

a thickness of 1,7 mm or more but not more than 2,9 mm

| — | dimensions of 1 144  mm (± 0,5 mm) × 670 mm (± 0,5 mm) or 1 164  mm (± 0,5 mm) × 649 mm (± 0,5 mm) |
| --- | --- |

—

dimensions of 1 144  mm (± 0,5 mm) × 670 mm (± 0,5 mm) or 1 164  mm (± 0,5 mm) × 649 mm (± 0,5 mm)

| — | and whether or not containing:






  — | an Indium-tin oxide film, or |
| --- | --- | --- |

—

and whether or not containing:

—

an Indium-tin oxide film, or

| — | a grid of electrodes made from silver paste covered by dielectric material |
| --- | --- |

—

a grid of electrodes made from silver paste covered by dielectric material

0  %

1.7.2008-31.12.2012

ex 8529 90 92

46

ex 7007 19 20

20

Tempered or semi-tempered glass plate of a diagonal size of 81 cm or more, but not exceeding 186 cm, with one or more polymer layers, whether or not painted or with coloured or black ceramics around the surrounding edges, for use in the manufacture of goods falling within heading 8528  (1)

0  %

1.7.2008-31.12.2012

ex 7606 12 10

10

Strip of an alloy of aluminium and magnesium, containing by weight:

| — | 93,3 % or more of aluminium, |
| --- | --- |

—

93,3 % or more of aluminium,

| — | 2,2 % or more but not more than 5 % of magnesium, and |
| --- | --- |

—

2,2 % or more but not more than 5 % of magnesium, and

| — | not more than 1,8 % of other elements, |
| --- | --- |

—

not more than 1,8 % of other elements,

in rolls, of a thickness of 0,14 mm or more but not more than 0,40 mm and a width of 12,5 mm or more but not more than 89 mm, with a tensile strength of 285 N/mm2 or more and an elongation at break of 1,0 % or more

0  %

1.7.2008-31.12.2012

ex 7607 11 90

20

ex 7607 20 99

10

Aluminium laminated film of a total thickness of not more than 0,123 mm, comprising of a layer of aluminium of a thickness of not more than 0,040 mm, polyamide and polypropylene base films, and a protective coating against corrosion by hydrofluoric acid, for use in the manufacture of lithium polymer batteries (1)

0  %

1.7.2008-31.12.2012

ex 8108 90 30

10

Titanium alloy rods complying with standard EN 2002-1 or EN 4267

0  %

1.7.2008-31.12.2012

ex 8108 90 30

20

Bars, rods and wire of alloy of titanium and aluminium, containing by weight 1 % or more but not more than 2 % of aluminium, for use in the manufacture of silencers and exhaust pipes of subheadings 8708 92 or 8714 19  (1)

0  %

1.7.2008-31.12.2012

ex 8108 90 50

30

Alloy of titanium and silicon, containing by weight 0,15 % or more but not more than 0,60 % of silicon, in sheets or rolls, for use in the manufacture of:

| — | exhaust systems for internal combustion engines or |
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—

exhaust systems for internal combustion engines or

| — | tubes and pipes of subheading 8108 90 60  (1) |
| --- | --- |

—

tubes and pipes of subheading 8108 90 60  (1)

0  %

1.7.2008-31.12.2012

ex 8108 90 50

40

Titanium-alloy sheets for the manufacture of structural parts of aircrafts (1)

0  %

1.7.2008-31.12.2012

ex 8108 90 50

50

Plates, sheets, strips and foils of an alloy of titanium, copper and niobium, containing by weight 0,8 % or more but not more than 1,2 % of copper and 0,4 % or more but not more than 0,6 % of niobium

0  %

1.7.2008-31.12.2012

ex 8113 00 90

10

Carrier plate of aluminium silicon carbide (AlSiC-9) for electronic circuits

0  %

1.7.2008-31.12.2012

ex 8407 33 90

10

Spark-ignition reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston engines, having a cylinder capacity of not less than 300 cm3 and a power of not less than 6 kW but not exceeding 20,0 kW, for the manufacture of:

| — | self-propelled lawn mowers, with a seat of sub-heading 8433 11 51 |
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—

self-propelled lawn mowers, with a seat of sub-heading 8433 11 51

| — | tractors of subheading 8701 90 11 , whose main function is that of a lawn mower |
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—

tractors of subheading 8701 90 11 , whose main function is that of a lawn mower

| — | four stroke mowers with motor of a cylinder capacity of not less than 300 cm3 of subheading 8433 20 10 or |
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—

four stroke mowers with motor of a cylinder capacity of not less than 300 cm3 of subheading 8433 20 10 or

| — | snowploughs and snow blowers of subheading 8430 20  (1) |
| --- | --- |

—

snowploughs and snow blowers of subheading 8430 20  (1)

0  %

1.7.2008-31.12.2012

ex 8407 90 80

10

ex 8407 90 90

10

ex 8407 90 10

20

Two-stroke internal combustion engines, having a cylinder capacity not exceeding 125 cm3, for the manufacture of lawnmowers of sub-heading 8433 11 or snowploughs and snow blowers of subheading 8430 20  (1)

0  %

1.7.2008-31.12.2012

ex 8536 69 90

20

Pitch connector for use in the manufacture of LCD television reception apparatus (1)

0  %

1.7.2008-31.12.2012

ex 9001 20 00

10

Material consisting of a polarising film, whether or not on rolls, supported on one or both sides by transparent material

0  %

1.7.2008-31.12.2012

ex 9405 40 39

10

Ambient light module with a length of 300 mm or more, but not exceeding 600 mm, based on a light engine of a series of three3 or more, but not more than nine specific one chip red green and blue light emitting diodes mounted on a PCB, with light coupled to the front and/or back of the Flat TV set (1)

0  %

1.7.2008-31.12.2008

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(1)  Entry under this subheading is subject to conditions laid down in the relevant Community provisions (see Articles 291 to 300 of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 (OJ L 253, 11.10.1993, p. 1).

(2)  The specific additional duty is applicable.

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ANNEX II

Products referred to in Article 1(2):

| CN code | TARIC |
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| 3815 90 90 | 85 |
| 3919 10 69 | 91 |
| 3919 90 69 | 96 |
| 5603 11 10 | 20 |
| 5603 11 90 | 20 |
| 5603 12 10 | 20 |
| 5603 12 90 | 50 |
| 7607 20 99 | 10 |
| 8108 90 50 | 30 |
| 8407 33 90 | 10 |
| 8407 90 80 | 10 |
| 8407 90 90 | 10 |
| 8407 90 10 | 20 |
| 8504 40 84 | 20 |
| 9001 20 00 | 10 |

CN code

TARIC

3815 90 90

85

3919 10 69

91

3919 90 69

96

5603 11 10

20

5603 11 90

20

5603 12 10

20

5603 12 90

50

7607 20 99

10

8108 90 50

30

8407 33 90

10

8407 90 80

10

8407 90 90

10

8407 90 10

20

8504 40 84

20

9001 20 00

10

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 596/2008

of 24 June 2008

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

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

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

Whereas:

| (1) | Regulation (EC) No 1580/2007 lays down, pursuant to the outcome of the Uruguay Round multilateral trade negotiations, the criteria whereby the Commission fixes the standard values for imports from third countries, in respect of the products and periods stipulated in the Annex thereto. |
| --- | --- |

(1)

Regulation (EC) No 1580/2007 lays down, pursuant to the outcome of the Uruguay Round multilateral trade negotiations, the criteria whereby the Commission fixes the standard values for imports from third countries, in respect of the products and periods stipulated in the Annex thereto.

| (2) | In compliance with the above criteria, the standard import values must be fixed at the levels set out in the Annex to this Regulation, |
| --- | --- |

(2)

In compliance with the above criteria, the standard import values must be fixed at the levels set out in the Annex to this Regulation,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

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

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 25 June 2008.

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

Done at Brussels, 24 June 2008.

For the Commission

Jean-Luc DEMARTY

Director-General for Agriculture and Rural Development

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(1)  
  OJ L 350, 31.12.2007, p. 1.

1

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ANNEX

to Commission Regulation of 24 June 2008 establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables

| (EUR/100 kg) |
| --- |
| CN code | Third country code (1) | Standard import value |
| 0702 00 00 | MA | 41,8 |
| MK | 36,3 |
| TR | 58,4 |
| ZZ | 45,5 |
| 0707 00 05 | JO | 156,8 |
| MK | 22,9 |
| TR | 111,0 |
| ZZ | 96,9 |
| 0709 90 70 | JO | 216,7 |
| TR | 98,7 |
| ZZ | 157,7 |
| 0805 50 10 | AR | 131,4 |
| TR | 135,6 |
| US | 93,5 |
| ZA | 109,1 |
| ZZ | 117,4 |
| 0808 10 80 | AR | 87,1 |
| BR | 88,6 |
| CL | 108,3 |
| CN | 76,2 |
| NZ | 121,0 |
| US | 94,9 |
| UY | 85,9 |
| ZA | 94,1 |
| ZZ | 94,5 |
| 0809 10 00 | IL | 121,6 |
| TR | 189,3 |
| US | 236,6 |
| ZZ | 182,5 |
| 0809 20 95 | TR | 382,4 |
| US | 353,8 |
| ZZ | 368,1 |
| 0809 30 10 , 0809 30 90 | IL | 144,8 |
| US | 245,1 |
| ZZ | 195,0 |
| 0809 40 05 | IL | 157,7 |
| TR | 131,9 |
| ZZ | 144,8 |

(EUR/100 kg)

CN code

Third country code (1)

Standard import value

0702 00 00

MA

41,8

MK

36,3

TR

58,4

ZZ

45,5

0707 00 05

JO

156,8

MK

22,9

TR

111,0

ZZ

96,9

0709 90 70

JO

216,7

TR

98,7

ZZ

157,7

0805 50 10

AR

131,4

TR

135,6

US

93,5

ZA

109,1

ZZ

117,4

0808 10 80

AR

87,1

BR

88,6

CL

108,3

CN

76,2

NZ

121,0

US

94,9

UY

85,9

ZA

94,1

ZZ

94,5

0809 10 00

IL

121,6

TR

189,3

US

236,6

ZZ

182,5

0809 20 95

TR

382,4

US

353,8

ZZ

368,1

0809 30 10 , 0809 30 90

IL

144,8

US

245,1

ZZ

195,0

0809 40 05

IL

157,7

TR

131,9

ZZ

144,8

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(1)  Country nomenclature as fixed by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1833/2006 (OJ L 354, 14.12.2006, p. 19). Code ‘
  ZZ
  ’ stands for ‘of other origin’.

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 597/2008

of 24 June 2008

amending Regulation (EC) No 372/2007 laying down transitional migration limits for plasticisers in gaskets in lids intended to come into contact with foods

(Text with EEA relevance)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 October 2004 on materials and articles intended to come into contact with food and repealing Directives 80/590/EEC and 89/109/EEC (1), and in particular Article 5(1) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Commission Directive 2007/19/EC of 2 April 2007 amending Directive 2002/72/EC relating to plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food and Council Directive 85/572/EEC laying down the list of simulants to be used for testing migration of constituents of plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with foodstuffs (2) clarifies that gaskets in lids fall under the scope of Commission Directive 2002/72/EC of 6 August 2002 relating to plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with foodstuffs (3). It stipulates that Member States have to adopt measures by 1 May 2008 that allow free circulation of gaskets in lids if they comply with the specific migration limits (SMLs) set down in Directive 2002/72/EC as amended. Point (b) of the third subparagraph of Article 3(1) of Directive 2007/19/EC provides that Member States are to prohibit the manufacture and imports of non-compliant gaskets in lids as from 1 July 2008. |
| --- | --- |

(1)

Commission Directive 2007/19/EC of 2 April 2007 amending Directive 2002/72/EC relating to plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food and Council Directive 85/572/EEC laying down the list of simulants to be used for testing migration of constituents of plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with foodstuffs (2) clarifies that gaskets in lids fall under the scope of Commission Directive 2002/72/EC of 6 August 2002 relating to plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with foodstuffs (3). It stipulates that Member States have to adopt measures by 1 May 2008 that allow free circulation of gaskets in lids if they comply with the specific migration limits (SMLs) set down in Directive 2002/72/EC as amended. Point (b) of the third subparagraph of Article 3(1) of Directive 2007/19/EC provides that Member States are to prohibit the manufacture and imports of non-compliant gaskets in lids as from 1 July 2008.

| (2) | Commission Regulation (EC) No 372/2007 (4) regulates the placing on the market of gaskets in lids referred to in point (b) of the third subparagraph of Article 3(1) of Directive 2007/19/EC for a transitional period pending the implementation of that Directive. It sets down transitional SMLs for the sum of plasticisers used in gaskets in lids, so that the free circulation of those products is not endangered, the lids and foods that pose a significant risk are immediately excluded from the market and, at the same time, industry has sufficient time to finalise the development of gaskets that comply with the SMLs laid down in Directive 2002/72/EC as amended by Directive 2007/19/EC. That transitional period was set to last until 30 June 2008. |
| --- | --- |

(2)

Commission Regulation (EC) No 372/2007 (4) regulates the placing on the market of gaskets in lids referred to in point (b) of the third subparagraph of Article 3(1) of Directive 2007/19/EC for a transitional period pending the implementation of that Directive. It sets down transitional SMLs for the sum of plasticisers used in gaskets in lids, so that the free circulation of those products is not endangered, the lids and foods that pose a significant risk are immediately excluded from the market and, at the same time, industry has sufficient time to finalise the development of gaskets that comply with the SMLs laid down in Directive 2002/72/EC as amended by Directive 2007/19/EC. That transitional period was set to last until 30 June 2008.

| (3) | In December 2007 the Commission was informed by the food and lid industry that by July 2008 not enough lids tested for compliance with Directive 2002/72/EC will be available on the market for the food industry to package critical foods such as food in oil, pestos and fatty sauces. Certain solutions are developed which do not work for all products. Other solutions are not produced in all lid sizes. For a number of solutions long-term storage seal tightness and migration behaviour are not yet available. |
| --- | --- |

(3)

In December 2007 the Commission was informed by the food and lid industry that by July 2008 not enough lids tested for compliance with Directive 2002/72/EC will be available on the market for the food industry to package critical foods such as food in oil, pestos and fatty sauces. Certain solutions are developed which do not work for all products. Other solutions are not produced in all lid sizes. For a number of solutions long-term storage seal tightness and migration behaviour are not yet available.

| (4) | Lids compliant with Directive 2007/19/EC will only start being available as from July 2008 and testing by the food industry of possible lid solutions will take place as from that date. Taking into account that fatty food products packaged with those lids are subject to seasonal production and that food producers need some time to test and choose the suitable solution for their products, it is necessary to provide for a further transitional period during which lids compliant with Regulation (EC) No 372/2007 may be used to package food by way of derogation from point (b) of the third subparagraph of Article 3(1) of Directive 2007/19/EC. In line with point (d) of that third subparagraph the transitional period should end on 30 April 2009. |
| --- | --- |

(4)

Lids compliant with Directive 2007/19/EC will only start being available as from July 2008 and testing by the food industry of possible lid solutions will take place as from that date. Taking into account that fatty food products packaged with those lids are subject to seasonal production and that food producers need some time to test and choose the suitable solution for their products, it is necessary to provide for a further transitional period during which lids compliant with Regulation (EC) No 372/2007 may be used to package food by way of derogation from point (b) of the third subparagraph of Article 3(1) of Directive 2007/19/EC. In line with point (d) of that third subparagraph the transitional period should end on 30 April 2009.

| (5) | Regulation (EC) No 372/2007 should therefore be amended accordingly. |
| --- | --- |

(5)

Regulation (EC) No 372/2007 should therefore be amended accordingly.

| (6) | The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health, |
| --- | --- |

(6)

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

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Regulation (EC) No 372/2007 is amended as follows:

| 1. | Article 1 is replaced by the following:

  ‘Article 1
  By way of derogation from point (b) of the third subparagraph of Article 3(1) of Directive 2007/19/EC, lids containing plastic layers or plastic coatings, forming gaskets in these lids, that together are composed of two or more layers of different types of materials, may be placed on the market in the Community if they comply with the restrictions and specifications indicated in the Annex to this Regulation.’ |
| --- | --- |

1.

Article 1 is replaced by the following:

‘Article 1

By way of derogation from point (b) of the third subparagraph of Article 3(1) of Directive 2007/19/EC, lids containing plastic layers or plastic coatings, forming gaskets in these lids, that together are composed of two or more layers of different types of materials, may be placed on the market in the Community if they comply with the restrictions and specifications indicated in the Annex to this Regulation.’

| 2. | In Article 2 the date ‘30 June 2008’ is replaced by ‘30 April 2009’. |
| --- | --- |

2.

In Article 2 the date ‘30 June 2008’ is replaced by ‘30 April 2009’.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 July 2008.

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

Done at Brussels, 24 June 2008.

For the Commission

Androulla VASSILIOU

Member of the Commission

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(1)  
  OJ L 338, 13.11.2004, p. 4.

1

(2)  
  OJ L 91, 31.3.2007, p. 17. Corrected by OJ L 97, 12.4.2007, p. 50.

2

(3)  
  OJ L 220, 15.8.2002, p. 18. Directive as last amended by Directive 2008/39/EC (OJ L 63, 7.3.2008, p. 6).

3

(4)  
  OJ L 97, 12.4.2007, p. 9.

4

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 598/2008

of 24 June 2008

amending Regulation (EC) No 589/2008 laying down detailed rules for implementing Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 as regards the marketing standards of eggs

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) (1), and in particular Article 121(d) in conjunction with Article 4 thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Following the simplification of marketing standards for eggs, Member States should grant exemptions from the marking requirement only on request of the operators. However, to allow the Member States' administrations to implement the new rules a reasonable transitional period of one year, from 1 July 2007 until 30 June 2008, was established in Article 11(1) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 557/2007 of 23 May 2007 laying down detailed rules for implementing Council Regulation (EC) No 1028/2006 on marketing standards for eggs (2) with regard to the marking of eggs for processing produced in the Community or in third countries. |
| --- | --- |

(1)

Following the simplification of marketing standards for eggs, Member States should grant exemptions from the marking requirement only on request of the operators. However, to allow the Member States' administrations to implement the new rules a reasonable transitional period of one year, from 1 July 2007 until 30 June 2008, was established in Article 11(1) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 557/2007 of 23 May 2007 laying down detailed rules for implementing Council Regulation (EC) No 1028/2006 on marketing standards for eggs (2) with regard to the marking of eggs for processing produced in the Community or in third countries.

| (2) | As from 1 July 2008, community eggs for processing may be exempted from the marking requirement by competent authorities in Member States. Similar measures have not been foreseen for the product imported from third countries. In respect to the National Treatment principle, established in Article 2.1 of the Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade, such possible marking exception should apply indiscriminately also to the product imported from third countries. |
| --- | --- |

(2)

As from 1 July 2008, community eggs for processing may be exempted from the marking requirement by competent authorities in Member States. Similar measures have not been foreseen for the product imported from third countries. In respect to the National Treatment principle, established in Article 2.1 of the Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade, such possible marking exception should apply indiscriminately also to the product imported from third countries.

| (3) | When such marking exception is granted, rules should be established to control the real final destination of such unmarked eggs for the food industry. |
| --- | --- |

(3)

When such marking exception is granted, rules should be established to control the real final destination of such unmarked eggs for the food industry.

| (4) | Commission Regulation (EC) No 589/2008 should therefore be amended accordingly. |
| --- | --- |

(4)

Commission Regulation (EC) No 589/2008 should therefore be amended accordingly.

| (5) | In order to avoid an unequal treatment between eggs produced in the Community and imported eggs after the expiring of the transitional period, this Regulation should apply from 1 July 2008. |
| --- | --- |

(5)

In order to avoid an unequal treatment between eggs produced in the Community and imported eggs after the expiring of the transitional period, this Regulation should apply from 1 July 2008.

| (6) | The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for the Common Organisation of Agricultural Markets, |
| --- | --- |

(6)

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

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Article 11 of Regulation (EC) No 589/2008 is replaced by the following:

‘Article 11

Marking of eggs delivered directly to the food industry

1.   Save as otherwise provided for by the sanitary legislation, Member States may exempt operators at their request from the marking obligations provided for in Annex XIV.A.III(1) and in Annex XIV.A.IV(3) to Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 where eggs are delivered directly from the production site to the food industry.

2.   In the cases referred to in the first paragraph:

| (a) | Member States where the production site is established shall appropriately inform the competent authorities of the Member States concerned about the granting of the marking derogation before any deliveries take place; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

Member States where the production site is established shall appropriately inform the competent authorities of the Member States concerned about the granting of the marking derogation before any deliveries take place;

| (b) | when the derogation concerns a supplier situated in a third country, the eggs shall be delivered to industry only provided that their final destination with a view to processing is checked by the competent authorities of the Member State granting the exception; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

when the derogation concerns a supplier situated in a third country, the eggs shall be delivered to industry only provided that their final destination with a view to processing is checked by the competent authorities of the Member State granting the exception;

| (c) | the delivery shall be under the full responsibility of the food industry operator, which accordingly undertakes to use the eggs only for processing.
  ’ |
| --- | --- |

(c)

the delivery shall be under the full responsibility of the food industry operator, which accordingly undertakes to use the eggs only for processing.
  ’

Article 2

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

It shall apply from the 1 July 2008.

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

Done at Brussels, 24 June 2008.

For the Commission

Mariann FISCHER BOEL

Member of the Commission

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(1)  
  OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 510/2008 (OJ L 149, 7.6.2008, p. 61).

1

(2)  
  OJ L 132, 24.5.2007, p. 5. Regulation as amended by Regulation (EC) No 1336/2007 (OJ L 298, 16.11.2007, p. 3). Regulation (EC) No 557/2007 will be replaced by Regulation (EC) No 589/2008 (OJ L 163, 24.6.2008, p. 6) as from 1 July 2008.

2

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 599/2008

of 24 June 2008

correcting Regulation (EC) No 412/2008 opening and providing for the administration of an import tariff quota for frozen beef intended for processing

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in beef and veal (1), and in particular Article 32(1) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | The quotation of Regulation (EC) No 382/2008 in Annex II to Commission Regulation (EC) No 412/2008 (2) is a result of an error. |
| --- | --- |

(1)

The quotation of Regulation (EC) No 382/2008 in Annex II to Commission Regulation (EC) No 412/2008 (2) is a result of an error.

| (2) | Regulation (EC) No 412/2008 should therefore be corrected accordingly, |
| --- | --- |

(2)

Regulation (EC) No 412/2008 should therefore be corrected accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 412/2008 is replaced by the text in the Annex to this Regulation.

Article 2

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

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

Done at Brussels, 24 June 2008.

For the Commission

Mariann FISCHER BOEL

Member of the Commission

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(1)  
  OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 21. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 98/2008 (OJ L 29, 2.2.2008, p. 5). Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999 will be replaced by Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 (OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1) as from 1 July 2008.

1

(2)  
  OJ L 125, 9.5.2008, p. 7.

2

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ANNEX

‘ANNEX II

Entries referred to in Article 9(3)(c)

| — | in Bulgarian | : | Лицензия, валидна в ... (държава-членка издател)/месо, предназначено за преработка в ... [продукти А] [продукти Б] (ненужното се зачертава) в ... (точно наименование и номер на одобрението на предприятието, където ще се извърши преработката) / Регламент (ЕО) No 412/2008 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| — | in Spanish | : | Certificado válido en ... (Estado miembro expedidor) / carne destinada a la transformación ... [productos A] [productos B] (táchese lo que no proceda) en ... (designación exacta y número de registro del establecimiento en el que vaya a procederse a la transformación) / Reglamento (CE) no 412/2008 |
| — | in Czech | : | Licence platná v ... (vydávající členský stát) / Maso určené ke zpracování ... [výrobky A] [výrobky B] (nehodící se škrtněte) v (přesné určení a číslo schválení zpracovatelského zařízení, v němž se má zpracování uskutečnit)/ nařízení (ES) č. 412/2008 |
| — | in Danish | : | Licens gyldig i ... (udstedende medlemsstat) / Kød bestemt til forarbejdning til (A-produkter) (B-produkter) (det ikke gældende overstreges) i ... (nøjagtig betegnelse for den virksomhed, hvor forarbejdningen sker) / forordning (EF) nr. 412/2008 |
| — | in German | : | In ... (ausstellender Mitgliedstaat) gültige Lizenz / Fleisch für die Verarbeitung zu [A-Erzeugnissen] [B-Erzeugnissen] (Unzutreffendes bitte streichen) in ... (genaue Bezeichnung des Betriebs, in dem die Verarbeitung erfolgen soll) / Verordnung (EG) Nr. 412/2008 |
| — | in Estonian | : | Litsents on kehtiv ... (välja andev liikmesriik) / Liha töötlemiseks ... [A toode] [B toode] (kustuta mittevajalik) ... (ettevõtte asukoht ja loanumber, kus toimub töötlemine / määrus (EÜ) nr. 412/2008 |
| — | in Greek | : | Η άδεια ισχύει ... (κράτος μέλος έκδοσης) / Κρέας που προορίζεται για μεταποίηση ... [προϊόντα Α] [προϊόντα Β] (διαγράφεται η περιττή ένδειξη) ... (ακριβής περιγραφή και αριθμός έγκρισης της εγκατάστασης όπου πρόκειται να πραγματοποιηθεί η μεταποίηση) / Κανονισμός (ΕΚ) αριθ. 412/2008 |
| — | in English | : | Licence valid in ... (issuing Member State) / Meat intended for processing ... [A-products] [B-products] (delete as appropriate) at ... (exact designation and approval No of the establishment where the processing is to take place) / Regulation (EC) No 412/2008 |
| — | in French | : | Certificat valable ... (État membre émetteur) / viande destinée à la transformation de ... [produits A] [produits B] (rayer la mention inutile) dans ... (désignation exacte et numéro d’agrément de l’établissement dans lequel la transformation doit avoir lieu) / règlement (CE) no 412/2008 |
| — | in Italian | : | Titolo valido in ... (Stato membro di rilascio) / Carni destinate alla trasformazione ... [prodotti A] [prodotti B] (depennare la voce inutile) presso ... (esatta designazione e numero di riconoscimento dello stabilimento nel quale è prevista la trasformazione) / Regolamento (CE) n. 412/2008 |
| — | in Latvian | : | Atļauja derīga ... (dalībvalsts, kas izsniedz ievešanas atļauju) / pārstrādei paredzēta gaļa ... [A produktu] [B produktu] ražošanai (nevajadzīgo nosvītrot) ... (precīzs tā uzņēmuma apzīmējums un apstiprinājuma numurs, kurā notiks pārstrāde) / Regula (EK) Nr. 412/2008 |
| — | in Lithuanian | : | Licencija galioja ... (išdavusioji valstybė narė) / Mėsa skirta perdirbimui ... [produktai A] [produktai B] (ištrinti nereikalingą) ... (tikslus įmonės, kurioje bus perdirbama, pavadinimas ir registracijos Nr.) / Reglamentas (EB) Nr. 412/2008 |
| — | in Hungarian | : | Az engedély ... (kibocsátó tagállam) területén érvényes. / Feldolgozásra szánt hús ... [A-termék][Btermék] (a nem kívánt törlendő) ... (pontos rendeltetési hely és a feldolgozást végző létesítmény engedélyezési száma) 412/2008/EK rendelet |
| — | in Maltese | : | Liċenzja valida fi ... (Stat Membru tal-ħruġ) / Laħam maħsub għall- ipproċessar ... [Prodotti-A] [Prodotti-B] (ħassar skond kif ikun xieraq) fi ... (deżinjazzjoni eżatta u Nru. ta' l-istabbiliment fejn se jsir l-ipproċessar) / Ir-Regolament (KE) Nru. 412/2008 |
| — | in Dutch | : | Certificaat geldig in ... (lidstaat van afgifte) / Vlees bestemd voor verwerking tot [A-producten] [B-producten] (doorhalen wat niet van toepassing is) in ... (nauwkeurige aanduiding en toelatingsnummer van het bedrijf waar de verwerking zal plaatsvinden) / Verordening (EG) nr. 412/2008 |
| — | in Polish | : | Pozwolenie ważne w ... (wystawiające państwo członkowskie) / Mięso przeznaczone do przetworzenia ... [produkty A] [produkty B] (niepotrzebne skreślić) w ... (dokładne miejsce przeznaczenia i nr zatwierdzenia zakładu, w którym ma mieć miejsce przetwarzanie) / rozporządzenie (WE) nr 412/2008 |
| — | in Portuguese | : | Certificado válido em ... (Estado-Membro emissor) / carne destinada à transformação ... [produtos A] [produtos B] (riscar o que não interessa) em ... (designação exacta e número de aprovação do estabelecimento em que a transformação será efectuada) / Regulamento (CE) n.o 412/2008 |
| — | in Romanian | : | Licență valabilă în ... (statul membru emitent) / Carne destinată procesării ... [produse-A] [produse-B] (se șterge unde este cazul) la ... (desemnarea exactă și nr. de aprobare al stabilimentului unde va avea loc procesarea) / Regulamentul (CE) nr. 412/2008 |
| — | in Slovak | : | Licencia platná v ... (vydávajúci členský štát) / Mäso určené na spracovanie ... [výrobky A] [výrobky B] (nehodiace sa prečiarknite) v ... (presné určenie a číslo schválenia zariadenia, v ktorom spracovanie prebehne) / nariadenie (ES) č. 412/2008 |
| — | in Slovenian | : | Dovoljenje velja v ... (država članica, ki ga je izdala) / Meso namenjeno predelavi ... [proizvodi A] [proizvodi B] (črtaj neustrezno) v ... (točno namembno območje in št. odobritve obrata, kjer bo predelava potekala) / Uredba (ES) št. 412/2008 |
| — | in Finnish | : | Todistus on voimassa ... (myöntäjäjäsenvaltio) / Liha on tarkoitettu [A-luokan tuotteet] [B-luokan tuotteet] (tarpeeton poistettava) jalostukseen ... ssa (tarkka ilmoitus laitoksesta, jossa jalostus suoritetaan, hyväksyntänumero mukaan lukien) / Asetus (EY) N:o 412/2008 |
| — | in Swedish | : | Licensen är giltig i ... (utfärdande medlemsstat) / Kött avsett för bearbetning ... A-produkter] [B-produkter] (stryk det som inte gäller) vid ... (exakt angivelse av och godkännandenummer för anläggningen där bearbetningen skall ske) / Förordning (EG) nr 412/2008’ |

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in Bulgarian

:

Лицензия, валидна в ... (държава-членка издател)/месо, предназначено за преработка в ... [продукти А] [продукти Б] (ненужното се зачертава) в ... (точно наименование и номер на одобрението на предприятието, където ще се извърши преработката) / Регламент (ЕО) No 412/2008

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in Spanish

:

Certificado válido en ... (Estado miembro expedidor) / carne destinada a la transformación ... [productos A] [productos B] (táchese lo que no proceda) en ... (designación exacta y número de registro del establecimiento en el que vaya a procederse a la transformación) / Reglamento (CE) no 412/2008

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in Czech

:

Licence platná v ... (vydávající členský stát) / Maso určené ke zpracování ... [výrobky A] [výrobky B] (nehodící se škrtněte) v (přesné určení a číslo schválení zpracovatelského zařízení, v němž se má zpracování uskutečnit)/ nařízení (ES) č. 412/2008

—

in Danish

:

Licens gyldig i ... (udstedende medlemsstat) / Kød bestemt til forarbejdning til (A-produkter) (B-produkter) (det ikke gældende overstreges) i ... (nøjagtig betegnelse for den virksomhed, hvor forarbejdningen sker) / forordning (EF) nr. 412/2008

—

in German

:

In ... (ausstellender Mitgliedstaat) gültige Lizenz / Fleisch für die Verarbeitung zu [A-Erzeugnissen] [B-Erzeugnissen] (Unzutreffendes bitte streichen) in ... (genaue Bezeichnung des Betriebs, in dem die Verarbeitung erfolgen soll) / Verordnung (EG) Nr. 412/2008

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in Estonian

:

Litsents on kehtiv ... (välja andev liikmesriik) / Liha töötlemiseks ... [A toode] [B toode] (kustuta mittevajalik) ... (ettevõtte asukoht ja loanumber, kus toimub töötlemine / määrus (EÜ) nr. 412/2008

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in Greek

:

Η άδεια ισχύει ... (κράτος μέλος έκδοσης) / Κρέας που προορίζεται για μεταποίηση ... [προϊόντα Α] [προϊόντα Β] (διαγράφεται η περιττή ένδειξη) ... (ακριβής περιγραφή και αριθμός έγκρισης της εγκατάστασης όπου πρόκειται να πραγματοποιηθεί η μεταποίηση) / Κανονισμός (ΕΚ) αριθ. 412/2008

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in English

:

Licence valid in ... (issuing Member State) / Meat intended for processing ... [A-products] [B-products] (delete as appropriate) at ... (exact designation and approval No of the establishment where the processing is to take place) / Regulation (EC) No 412/2008

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in French

:

Certificat valable ... (État membre émetteur) / viande destinée à la transformation de ... [produits A] [produits B] (rayer la mention inutile) dans ... (désignation exacte et numéro d’agrément de l’établissement dans lequel la transformation doit avoir lieu) / règlement (CE) no 412/2008

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in Italian

:

Titolo valido in ... (Stato membro di rilascio) / Carni destinate alla trasformazione ... [prodotti A] [prodotti B] (depennare la voce inutile) presso ... (esatta designazione e numero di riconoscimento dello stabilimento nel quale è prevista la trasformazione) / Regolamento (CE) n. 412/2008

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in Latvian

:

Atļauja derīga ... (dalībvalsts, kas izsniedz ievešanas atļauju) / pārstrādei paredzēta gaļa ... [A produktu] [B produktu] ražošanai (nevajadzīgo nosvītrot) ... (precīzs tā uzņēmuma apzīmējums un apstiprinājuma numurs, kurā notiks pārstrāde) / Regula (EK) Nr. 412/2008

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in Lithuanian

:

Licencija galioja ... (išdavusioji valstybė narė) / Mėsa skirta perdirbimui ... [produktai A] [produktai B] (ištrinti nereikalingą) ... (tikslus įmonės, kurioje bus perdirbama, pavadinimas ir registracijos Nr.) / Reglamentas (EB) Nr. 412/2008

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in Hungarian

:

Az engedély ... (kibocsátó tagállam) területén érvényes. / Feldolgozásra szánt hús ... [A-termék][Btermék] (a nem kívánt törlendő) ... (pontos rendeltetési hely és a feldolgozást végző létesítmény engedélyezési száma) 412/2008/EK rendelet

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in Maltese

:

Liċenzja valida fi ... (Stat Membru tal-ħruġ) / Laħam maħsub għall- ipproċessar ... [Prodotti-A] [Prodotti-B] (ħassar skond kif ikun xieraq) fi ... (deżinjazzjoni eżatta u Nru. ta' l-istabbiliment fejn se jsir l-ipproċessar) / Ir-Regolament (KE) Nru. 412/2008

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in Dutch

:

Certificaat geldig in ... (lidstaat van afgifte) / Vlees bestemd voor verwerking tot [A-producten] [B-producten] (doorhalen wat niet van toepassing is) in ... (nauwkeurige aanduiding en toelatingsnummer van het bedrijf waar de verwerking zal plaatsvinden) / Verordening (EG) nr. 412/2008

—

in Polish

:

Pozwolenie ważne w ... (wystawiające państwo członkowskie) / Mięso przeznaczone do przetworzenia ... [produkty A] [produkty B] (niepotrzebne skreślić) w ... (dokładne miejsce przeznaczenia i nr zatwierdzenia zakładu, w którym ma mieć miejsce przetwarzanie) / rozporządzenie (WE) nr 412/2008

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in Portuguese

:

Certificado válido em ... (Estado-Membro emissor) / carne destinada à transformação ... [produtos A] [produtos B] (riscar o que não interessa) em ... (designação exacta e número de aprovação do estabelecimento em que a transformação será efectuada) / Regulamento (CE) n.o 412/2008

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in Romanian

:

Licență valabilă în ... (statul membru emitent) / Carne destinată procesării ... [produse-A] [produse-B] (se șterge unde este cazul) la ... (desemnarea exactă și nr. de aprobare al stabilimentului unde va avea loc procesarea) / Regulamentul (CE) nr. 412/2008

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in Slovak

:

Licencia platná v ... (vydávajúci členský štát) / Mäso určené na spracovanie ... [výrobky A] [výrobky B] (nehodiace sa prečiarknite) v ... (presné určenie a číslo schválenia zariadenia, v ktorom spracovanie prebehne) / nariadenie (ES) č. 412/2008

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in Slovenian

:

Dovoljenje velja v ... (država članica, ki ga je izdala) / Meso namenjeno predelavi ... [proizvodi A] [proizvodi B] (črtaj neustrezno) v ... (točno namembno območje in št. odobritve obrata, kjer bo predelava potekala) / Uredba (ES) št. 412/2008

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in Finnish

:

Todistus on voimassa ... (myöntäjäjäsenvaltio) / Liha on tarkoitettu [A-luokan tuotteet] [B-luokan tuotteet] (tarpeeton poistettava) jalostukseen ... ssa (tarkka ilmoitus laitoksesta, jossa jalostus suoritetaan, hyväksyntänumero mukaan lukien) / Asetus (EY) N:o 412/2008

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in Swedish

:

Licensen är giltig i ... (utfärdande medlemsstat) / Kött avsett för bearbetning ... A-produkter] [B-produkter] (stryk det som inte gäller) vid ... (exakt angivelse av och godkännandenummer för anläggningen där bearbetningen skall ske) / Förordning (EG) nr 412/2008’

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DIRECTIVES

| 25.6.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | L 164/19 |
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25.6.2008

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

L 164/19

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DIRECTIVE 2008/56/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL

of 17 June 2008

establishing a framework for community action in the field of marine environmental policy (Marine Strategy Framework Directive)

(Text with EEA relevance)

THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 175(1) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,

Having regard to the opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee (1),

Having regard to the opinion of the Committee of the Regions (2),

Acting in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 251 of the Treaty (3),

Whereas:

| (1) | Marine waters under the sovereignty and jurisdiction of Member States of the European Union include waters in the Mediterranean Sea, the Baltic Sea, the Black Sea and the North-east Atlantic Ocean, including the waters surrounding the Azores, Madeira and the Canary Islands. |
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(1)

Marine waters under the sovereignty and jurisdiction of Member States of the European Union include waters in the Mediterranean Sea, the Baltic Sea, the Black Sea and the North-east Atlantic Ocean, including the waters surrounding the Azores, Madeira and the Canary Islands.

| (2) | It is evident that pressure on natural marine resources and the demand for marine ecological services are often too high and that the Community needs to reduce its impact on marine waters regardless of where their effects occur. |
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(2)

It is evident that pressure on natural marine resources and the demand for marine ecological services are often too high and that the Community needs to reduce its impact on marine waters regardless of where their effects occur.

| (3) | The marine environment is a precious heritage that must be protected, preserved and, where practicable, restored with the ultimate aim of maintaining biodiversity and providing diverse and dynamic oceans and seas which are clean, healthy and productive. In that respect, this Directive should, inter alia, promote the integration of environmental considerations into all relevant policy areas and deliver the environmental pillar of the future maritime policy for the European Union. |
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(3)

The marine environment is a precious heritage that must be protected, preserved and, where practicable, restored with the ultimate aim of maintaining biodiversity and providing diverse and dynamic oceans and seas which are clean, healthy and productive. In that respect, this Directive should, inter alia, promote the integration of environmental considerations into all relevant policy areas and deliver the environmental pillar of the future maritime policy for the European Union.

| (4) | In line with Decision No 1600/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 July 2002 laying down the Sixth Community Environment Action Programme (4), a thematic strategy for the protection and conservation of the marine environment has been developed with the overall aim of promoting sustainable use of the seas and conserving marine ecosystems. |
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(4)

In line with Decision No 1600/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 July 2002 laying down the Sixth Community Environment Action Programme (4), a thematic strategy for the protection and conservation of the marine environment has been developed with the overall aim of promoting sustainable use of the seas and conserving marine ecosystems.

| (5) | The development and implementation of the thematic strategy should be aimed at the conservation of the marine ecosystems. This approach should include protected areas and should address all human activities that have an impact on the marine environment. |
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(5)

The development and implementation of the thematic strategy should be aimed at the conservation of the marine ecosystems. This approach should include protected areas and should address all human activities that have an impact on the marine environment.

| (6) | The establishment of marine protected areas, including areas already designated or to be designated under Council Directive 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora (5) (hereinafter referred to as the ‘Habitats Directive’), Council Directive 79/409/EEC of 2 April 1979 on the conservation of wild birds (6) (hereinafter referred to as the ‘Birds Directive’), and under international or regional agreements to which the European Community or Member States concerned are Parties, is an important contribution to the achievement of good environmental status under this Directive. |
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(6)

The establishment of marine protected areas, including areas already designated or to be designated under Council Directive 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora (5) (hereinafter referred to as the ‘Habitats Directive’), Council Directive 79/409/EEC of 2 April 1979 on the conservation of wild birds (6) (hereinafter referred to as the ‘Birds Directive’), and under international or regional agreements to which the European Community or Member States concerned are Parties, is an important contribution to the achievement of good environmental status under this Directive.

| (7) | Establishing such protected areas under this Directive will be an important step towards fulfilling the commitments undertaken at the World Summit on Sustainable Development and in the Convention on Biological Diversity, approved by Council Decision 93/626/EEC (7), and will contribute to the creation of coherent and representative networks of such areas. |
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(7)

Establishing such protected areas under this Directive will be an important step towards fulfilling the commitments undertaken at the World Summit on Sustainable Development and in the Convention on Biological Diversity, approved by Council Decision 93/626/EEC (7), and will contribute to the creation of coherent and representative networks of such areas.

| (8) | By applying an ecosystem-based approach to the management of human activities while enabling a sustainable use of marine goods and services, priority should be given to achieving or maintaining good environmental status in the Community’s marine environment, to continuing its protection and preservation, and to preventing subsequent deterioration. |
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(8)

By applying an ecosystem-based approach to the management of human activities while enabling a sustainable use of marine goods and services, priority should be given to achieving or maintaining good environmental status in the Community’s marine environment, to continuing its protection and preservation, and to preventing subsequent deterioration.

| (9) | In order to achieve those objectives, a transparent and coherent legislative framework is required. This framework should contribute to coherence between different policies and foster the integration of environmental concerns into other policies, such as the Common Fisheries Policy, the Common Agricultural Policy and other relevant Community policies. The legislative framework should provide an overall framework for action and enable the action taken to be coordinated, consistent and properly integrated with action under other Community legislation and international agreements. |
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(9)

In order to achieve those objectives, a transparent and coherent legislative framework is required. This framework should contribute to coherence between different policies and foster the integration of environmental concerns into other policies, such as the Common Fisheries Policy, the Common Agricultural Policy and other relevant Community policies. The legislative framework should provide an overall framework for action and enable the action taken to be coordinated, consistent and properly integrated with action under other Community legislation and international agreements.

| (10) | The diverse conditions, problems and needs of the various marine regions or subregions making up the marine environment in the Community require different and specific solutions. That diversity should be taken into account at all stages of the preparation of marine strategies, but especially during the preparation, planning and execution of measures to achieve good environmental status in the Community’s marine environment at the level of marine regions or subregions. |
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(10)

The diverse conditions, problems and needs of the various marine regions or subregions making up the marine environment in the Community require different and specific solutions. That diversity should be taken into account at all stages of the preparation of marine strategies, but especially during the preparation, planning and execution of measures to achieve good environmental status in the Community’s marine environment at the level of marine regions or subregions.

| (11) | Each Member State should therefore develop a marine strategy for its marine waters which, while being specific to its own waters, reflects the overall perspective of the marine region or subregion concerned. Marine strategies should culminate in the execution of programmes of measures designed to achieve or maintain good environmental status. However, Member States should not be required to take specific steps where there is no significant risk to the marine environment, or where the costs would be disproportionate taking account of the risks to the marine environment, provided that any decision not to take action is properly justified. |
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(11)

Each Member State should therefore develop a marine strategy for its marine waters which, while being specific to its own waters, reflects the overall perspective of the marine region or subregion concerned. Marine strategies should culminate in the execution of programmes of measures designed to achieve or maintain good environmental status. However, Member States should not be required to take specific steps where there is no significant risk to the marine environment, or where the costs would be disproportionate taking account of the risks to the marine environment, provided that any decision not to take action is properly justified.

| (12) | Coastal waters, including their seabed and subsoil, are an integral part of the marine environment, and as such should also be covered by this Directive, in so far as particular aspects of the environmental status of the marine environment are not already addressed through Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2000 establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy (8) or other Community legislation, so as to ensure complementarity while avoiding unnecessary overlaps. |
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(12)

Coastal waters, including their seabed and subsoil, are an integral part of the marine environment, and as such should also be covered by this Directive, in so far as particular aspects of the environmental status of the marine environment are not already addressed through Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2000 establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy (8) or other Community legislation, so as to ensure complementarity while avoiding unnecessary overlaps.

| (13) | By reason of the transboundary nature of the marine environment, Member States should cooperate to ensure the coordinated development of marine strategies for each marine region or subregion. Since marine regions or subregions are shared both with other Member States and with third countries, Member States should make every effort to ensure close coordination with all Member States and third countries concerned. Where practical and appropriate, existing institutional structures established in marine regions or subregions, in particular Regional Sea Conventions, should be used to ensure such coordination. |
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(13)

By reason of the transboundary nature of the marine environment, Member States should cooperate to ensure the coordinated development of marine strategies for each marine region or subregion. Since marine regions or subregions are shared both with other Member States and with third countries, Member States should make every effort to ensure close coordination with all Member States and third countries concerned. Where practical and appropriate, existing institutional structures established in marine regions or subregions, in particular Regional Sea Conventions, should be used to ensure such coordination.

| (14) | Member States having borders on the same marine region or subregion covered by this Directive, where the status of the sea is critical to the extent that urgent action is needed, should endeavour to agree on a plan of action including the earlier entry into operation of programmes of measures. In such cases, the Commission should be invited to consider providing supportive action to Member States for their enhanced efforts to improve the marine environment by making the region in question a pilot project. |
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(14)

Member States having borders on the same marine region or subregion covered by this Directive, where the status of the sea is critical to the extent that urgent action is needed, should endeavour to agree on a plan of action including the earlier entry into operation of programmes of measures. In such cases, the Commission should be invited to consider providing supportive action to Member States for their enhanced efforts to improve the marine environment by making the region in question a pilot project.

| (15) | Not all Member States have marine waters as defined in this Directive and, therefore, the effect of the provisions of this Directive which exclusively address Member States which have marine waters should be limited to those Member States. |
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(15)

Not all Member States have marine waters as defined in this Directive and, therefore, the effect of the provisions of this Directive which exclusively address Member States which have marine waters should be limited to those Member States.

| (16) | Since action at international level is indispensable to achieve cooperation and coordination, this Directive should further enhance the coherence of the contribution of the Community and its Member States under international agreements. |
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(16)

Since action at international level is indispensable to achieve cooperation and coordination, this Directive should further enhance the coherence of the contribution of the Community and its Member States under international agreements.

| (17) | The Community and its Member States are each parties to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (Unclos) approved by Council Decision 98/392/EC of 23 March 1998 concerning the conclusion by the European Community of the Unclos and the Agreement of 28 July 1994 relating to the implementation of Part XI thereof (9). The obligations of the Community and its Member States under those agreements should therefore be taken fully into account in this Directive. In addition to the provisions applicable to the marine waters of the Parties, the Unclos includes general obligations to ensure that activities under the jurisdiction or control of a Party do not cause damage beyond its marine waters, and to avoid that damage or hazards are transferred from one area to another or that one type of pollution is transformed into another. |
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(17)

The Community and its Member States are each parties to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (Unclos) approved by Council Decision 98/392/EC of 23 March 1998 concerning the conclusion by the European Community of the Unclos and the Agreement of 28 July 1994 relating to the implementation of Part XI thereof (9). The obligations of the Community and its Member States under those agreements should therefore be taken fully into account in this Directive. In addition to the provisions applicable to the marine waters of the Parties, the Unclos includes general obligations to ensure that activities under the jurisdiction or control of a Party do not cause damage beyond its marine waters, and to avoid that damage or hazards are transferred from one area to another or that one type of pollution is transformed into another.

| (18) | This Directive should also support the strong position taken by the Community, in the context of the Convention on Biological Diversity, on halting biodiversity loss, ensuring the conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity, and on the creation of a global network of marine protected areas by 2012. Additionally, it should contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the Seventh Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity, which adopted an elaborate programme of work on marine and coastal biodiversity with a number of goals, targets and activities aimed at halting the loss of biological diversity nationally, regionally and globally and at securing the capacity of the marine ecosystems to support the provision of goods and services, and a programme of work on protected areas with the objective of establishing and maintaining ecologically representative systems of marine protected areas by 2012. The obligation for Member States to designate Natura 2000 sites under the Birds Directive and the Habitats Directive will make an important contribution to this process. |
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(18)

This Directive should also support the strong position taken by the Community, in the context of the Convention on Biological Diversity, on halting biodiversity loss, ensuring the conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity, and on the creation of a global network of marine protected areas by 2012. Additionally, it should contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the Seventh Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity, which adopted an elaborate programme of work on marine and coastal biodiversity with a number of goals, targets and activities aimed at halting the loss of biological diversity nationally, regionally and globally and at securing the capacity of the marine ecosystems to support the provision of goods and services, and a programme of work on protected areas with the objective of establishing and maintaining ecologically representative systems of marine protected areas by 2012. The obligation for Member States to designate Natura 2000 sites under the Birds Directive and the Habitats Directive will make an important contribution to this process.

| (19) | This Directive should contribute to the fulfilment of the obligations and important commitments of the Community and the Member States under several relevant international agreements relating to the protection of the marine environment from pollution: the Convention on the Protection of the Marine Environment of the Baltic Sea Area, approved by Council Decision 94/157/EC (10), the Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment of the North-East Atlantic, approved by Council Decision 98/249/EC (11), including its new Annex V on the Protection and Conservation of the Ecosystems and Biological Diversity of the Maritime Area and the corresponding Appendix 3, approved by Council Decision 2000/340/EC (12), the Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment and the Coastal Region of the Mediterranean, approved by Council Decision 77/585/EEC (13), and its amendments from 1995, approved by Council Decision 1999/802/EC (14), as well as its Protocol for the Protection of the Mediterranean Sea Against Pollution from Land-Based Sources, approved by Council Decision 83/101/EEC (15), and its amendments from 1996, approved by Council Decision 1999/801/EC (16). This Directive should also contribute to the fulfilment of Member States’ obligations under the Convention on the Protection of the Black Sea Against Pollution, under which they have entered into important commitments relating to the protection of the marine environment from pollution, and to which the Community is not yet a party but in respect of which it has observer status. |
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(19)

This Directive should contribute to the fulfilment of the obligations and important commitments of the Community and the Member States under several relevant international agreements relating to the protection of the marine environment from pollution: the Convention on the Protection of the Marine Environment of the Baltic Sea Area, approved by Council Decision 94/157/EC (10), the Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment of the North-East Atlantic, approved by Council Decision 98/249/EC (11), including its new Annex V on the Protection and Conservation of the Ecosystems and Biological Diversity of the Maritime Area and the corresponding Appendix 3, approved by Council Decision 2000/340/EC (12), the Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment and the Coastal Region of the Mediterranean, approved by Council Decision 77/585/EEC (13), and its amendments from 1995, approved by Council Decision 1999/802/EC (14), as well as its Protocol for the Protection of the Mediterranean Sea Against Pollution from Land-Based Sources, approved by Council Decision 83/101/EEC (15), and its amendments from 1996, approved by Council Decision 1999/801/EC (16). This Directive should also contribute to the fulfilment of Member States’ obligations under the Convention on the Protection of the Black Sea Against Pollution, under which they have entered into important commitments relating to the protection of the marine environment from pollution, and to which the Community is not yet a party but in respect of which it has observer status.

| (20) | Third countries with waters in the same marine region or subregion as a Member State should be invited to participate in the process laid down in this Directive, thereby facilitating achievement of good environmental status in the marine region or subregion concerned. |
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(20)

Third countries with waters in the same marine region or subregion as a Member State should be invited to participate in the process laid down in this Directive, thereby facilitating achievement of good environmental status in the marine region or subregion concerned.

| (21) | It is crucial for the achievement of the objectives of this Directive to ensure the integration of conservation objectives, management measures and monitoring and assessment activities set up for spatial protection measures such as special areas of conservation, special protection areas or marine protected areas. |
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(21)

It is crucial for the achievement of the objectives of this Directive to ensure the integration of conservation objectives, management measures and monitoring and assessment activities set up for spatial protection measures such as special areas of conservation, special protection areas or marine protected areas.

| (22) | Account should also be taken of biodiversity and the potential for marine research associated with deep-water environments. |
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(22)

Account should also be taken of biodiversity and the potential for marine research associated with deep-water environments.

| (23) | Since programmes of measures executed under marine strategies will be effective only if they are devised on the basis of a sound knowledge of the state of the marine environment in a particular area and are tailored as closely as possible to the needs of the waters concerned in the case of each Member State and from the general perspective of the marine region or subregion concerned, provision should be made for the preparation at national level of an appropriate framework, including marine research and monitoring operations, for informed policymaking. At Community level, support for associated research should be continuously enshrined in research and development policies. Recognition of marine issues in the Seventh Framework Programme on Research and Development is an important step in that direction. |
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(23)

Since programmes of measures executed under marine strategies will be effective only if they are devised on the basis of a sound knowledge of the state of the marine environment in a particular area and are tailored as closely as possible to the needs of the waters concerned in the case of each Member State and from the general perspective of the marine region or subregion concerned, provision should be made for the preparation at national level of an appropriate framework, including marine research and monitoring operations, for informed policymaking. At Community level, support for associated research should be continuously enshrined in research and development policies. Recognition of marine issues in the Seventh Framework Programme on Research and Development is an important step in that direction.

| (24) | As a first step in the preparation of programmes of measures, Member States across a marine region or subregion should undertake an analysis of the features or characteristics of, and pressures and impacts on, their marine waters, identifying the predominant pressures and impacts on those waters, and an economic and social analysis of their use and of the cost of degradation of the marine environment. They may use assessments already carried out in the context of regional sea conventions as a basis for their analyses. |
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(24)

As a first step in the preparation of programmes of measures, Member States across a marine region or subregion should undertake an analysis of the features or characteristics of, and pressures and impacts on, their marine waters, identifying the predominant pressures and impacts on those waters, and an economic and social analysis of their use and of the cost of degradation of the marine environment. They may use assessments already carried out in the context of regional sea conventions as a basis for their analyses.

| (25) | On the basis of such analyses, Member States should then determine for their marine waters a set of characteristics for good environmental status. For those purposes, it is appropriate to make provision for the development of criteria and methodological standards to ensure consistency and to allow for comparison between marine regions or subregions of the extent to which good environmental status is being achieved. These should be developed with the involvement of all interested parties. |
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(25)

On the basis of such analyses, Member States should then determine for their marine waters a set of characteristics for good environmental status. For those purposes, it is appropriate to make provision for the development of criteria and methodological standards to ensure consistency and to allow for comparison between marine regions or subregions of the extent to which good environmental status is being achieved. These should be developed with the involvement of all interested parties.

| (26) | The next step towards achieving good environmental status should be the establishment of environmental targets and monitoring programmes for ongoing assessment, enabling the state of the marine waters concerned to be evaluated on a regular basis. |
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(26)

The next step towards achieving good environmental status should be the establishment of environmental targets and monitoring programmes for ongoing assessment, enabling the state of the marine waters concerned to be evaluated on a regular basis.

| (27) | Member States should then establish and implement programmes of measures which are designed to achieve or maintain good environmental status in the waters concerned, while accommodating existing Community and international requirements and the needs of the marine region or subregion concerned. Those measures should be devised on the basis of the precautionary principle and the principles that preventive action should be taken, that environmental damage should, as a priority, be rectified at source and that the polluter should pay. |
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(27)

Member States should then establish and implement programmes of measures which are designed to achieve or maintain good environmental status in the waters concerned, while accommodating existing Community and international requirements and the needs of the marine region or subregion concerned. Those measures should be devised on the basis of the precautionary principle and the principles that preventive action should be taken, that environmental damage should, as a priority, be rectified at source and that the polluter should pay.

| (28) | It is appropriate that Member States take the abovementioned steps, given the precision of focus needed. In order to ensure cohesion of action across the Community as a whole and in relation to commitments at global level, it is essential that Member States notify the Commission of the steps taken, in order to enable the Commission to assess the coherence of action across the marine region or subregion concerned and as appropriate provide guidance on possible necessary modifications. |
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(28)

It is appropriate that Member States take the abovementioned steps, given the precision of focus needed. In order to ensure cohesion of action across the Community as a whole and in relation to commitments at global level, it is essential that Member States notify the Commission of the steps taken, in order to enable the Commission to assess the coherence of action across the marine region or subregion concerned and as appropriate provide guidance on possible necessary modifications.

| (29) | Member States should take the necessary measures to achieve or maintain good environmental status in the marine environment. However, it should be recognised that achieving or maintaining good environmental status in every aspect may not be possible in all marine waters by 2020. Therefore, for reasons of fairness and feasibility, it is appropriate to make provision for cases where it would be impossible for a Member State to achieve the level of ambition of the environmental targets set or to achieve or maintain good environmental status. |
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(29)

Member States should take the necessary measures to achieve or maintain good environmental status in the marine environment. However, it should be recognised that achieving or maintaining good environmental status in every aspect may not be possible in all marine waters by 2020. Therefore, for reasons of fairness and feasibility, it is appropriate to make provision for cases where it would be impossible for a Member State to achieve the level of ambition of the environmental targets set or to achieve or maintain good environmental status.

| (30) | In that context provision should be made for two special cases. The first special case refers to the situation where it is impossible for a Member State to meet its environmental targets because of action or inaction for which the Member State concerned is not responsible, or because of natural causes or force majeure, or because of actions which that Member State has itself taken for reasons of overriding public interest which outweigh the negative impact on the environment, or because natural conditions do not allow timely improvement in the status of marine waters. The Member State concerned should substantiate why it considers that such a special case has arisen and identify the area concerned, and should take appropriate ad-hoc measures with the aim of continuing to pursue the environmental targets, preventing further deterioration in the status of the marine waters affected and mitigating the adverse impact within the marine region or subregion concerned. |
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(30)

In that context provision should be made for two special cases. The first special case refers to the situation where it is impossible for a Member State to meet its environmental targets because of action or inaction for which the Member State concerned is not responsible, or because of natural causes or force majeure, or because of actions which that Member State has itself taken for reasons of overriding public interest which outweigh the negative impact on the environment, or because natural conditions do not allow timely improvement in the status of marine waters. The Member State concerned should substantiate why it considers that such a special case has arisen and identify the area concerned, and should take appropriate ad-hoc measures with the aim of continuing to pursue the environmental targets, preventing further deterioration in the status of the marine waters affected and mitigating the adverse impact within the marine region or subregion concerned.

| (31) | The second special case refers to the situation where a Member State identifies an issue which has an impact on the environmental status of its marine waters, perhaps even of the entire marine region or subregion concerned, but which cannot be tackled by measures taken at national level or which is linked to another Community policy or to an international agreement. In such a case, arrangements should be made to inform the Commission of this within the framework of notification of programmes of measures and, where Community action is needed, to make appropriate recommendations to the Commission and the Council. |
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(31)

The second special case refers to the situation where a Member State identifies an issue which has an impact on the environmental status of its marine waters, perhaps even of the entire marine region or subregion concerned, but which cannot be tackled by measures taken at national level or which is linked to another Community policy or to an international agreement. In such a case, arrangements should be made to inform the Commission of this within the framework of notification of programmes of measures and, where Community action is needed, to make appropriate recommendations to the Commission and the Council.

| (32) | However, the flexibility introduced for special cases should be subject to control at Community level. As regards the first special case, it is therefore appropriate that due consideration be given to the efficacy of any ad-hoc measures taken. Moreover, in cases where the Member State refers to action taken for overriding reasons of public interest, the Commission should assess whether any modifications or alterations made to the marine environment as a consequence do not permanently preclude or compromise the achievement of good environmental status in the marine region or subregion concerned or across marine waters of other Member States. The Commission should provide guidance on possible necessary modifications if it considers that the measures envisaged are not sufficient or suitable to ensure coherence of action across the marine region. |
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(32)

However, the flexibility introduced for special cases should be subject to control at Community level. As regards the first special case, it is therefore appropriate that due consideration be given to the efficacy of any ad-hoc measures taken. Moreover, in cases where the Member State refers to action taken for overriding reasons of public interest, the Commission should assess whether any modifications or alterations made to the marine environment as a consequence do not permanently preclude or compromise the achievement of good environmental status in the marine region or subregion concerned or across marine waters of other Member States. The Commission should provide guidance on possible necessary modifications if it considers that the measures envisaged are not sufficient or suitable to ensure coherence of action across the marine region.

| (33) | As regards the second special case, the Commission should consider the issue and respond within a period of six months. The Commission should reflect, as appropriate, the recommendations of the Member State concerned when presenting related proposals to the European Parliament and the Council. |
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(33)

As regards the second special case, the Commission should consider the issue and respond within a period of six months. The Commission should reflect, as appropriate, the recommendations of the Member State concerned when presenting related proposals to the European Parliament and the Council.

| (34) | In view of the dynamic nature of marine ecosystems and their natural variability, and given that the pressures and impacts on them may vary with the evolvement of different patterns of human activity and the impact of climate change, it is essential to recognise that the determination of good environmental status may have to be adapted over time. Accordingly, it is appropriate that programmes of measures for the protection and management of the marine environment be flexible and adaptive and take account of scientific and technological developments. Provision should therefore be made for the updating of marine strategies on a regular basis. |
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(34)

In view of the dynamic nature of marine ecosystems and their natural variability, and given that the pressures and impacts on them may vary with the evolvement of different patterns of human activity and the impact of climate change, it is essential to recognise that the determination of good environmental status may have to be adapted over time. Accordingly, it is appropriate that programmes of measures for the protection and management of the marine environment be flexible and adaptive and take account of scientific and technological developments. Provision should therefore be made for the updating of marine strategies on a regular basis.

| (35) | Provision should also be made for the publication of programmes of measures and updates thereof, and for the presentation to the Commission of interim reports describing progress in the implementation of these programmes. |
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(35)

Provision should also be made for the publication of programmes of measures and updates thereof, and for the presentation to the Commission of interim reports describing progress in the implementation of these programmes.

| (36) | To ensure the active involvement of the general public in the establishment, implementation and updating of marine strategies, provision should be made for proper public information on the different elements of marine strategies, or their related updates, as well as, upon request, relevant information used for the development of the marine strategies in accordance with Community legislation on public access to environmental information. |
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(36)

To ensure the active involvement of the general public in the establishment, implementation and updating of marine strategies, provision should be made for proper public information on the different elements of marine strategies, or their related updates, as well as, upon request, relevant information used for the development of the marine strategies in accordance with Community legislation on public access to environmental information.

| (37) | The Commission should present a first evaluation report on the implementation of this Directive within two years of receiving all programmes of measures and, in any case, by 2019 at the latest. Subsequent Commission reports should be published every six years thereafter. |
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(37)

The Commission should present a first evaluation report on the implementation of this Directive within two years of receiving all programmes of measures and, in any case, by 2019 at the latest. Subsequent Commission reports should be published every six years thereafter.

| (38) | Provision should be made for the adoption of methodological standards for the assessment of the status of the marine environment, monitoring, environmental targets and the adoption of technical formats for the purposes of transmission and processing of data in line with Directive 2007/2/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 March 2007 establishing an Infrastructure for Spatial Information in the European Community (Inspire) (17). |
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(38)

Provision should be made for the adoption of methodological standards for the assessment of the status of the marine environment, monitoring, environmental targets and the adoption of technical formats for the purposes of transmission and processing of data in line with Directive 2007/2/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 March 2007 establishing an Infrastructure for Spatial Information in the European Community (Inspire) (17).

| (39) | Measures regulating fisheries management can be taken in the context of the Common Fisheries Policy, as set out in Council Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002 of 20 December 2002 on the conservation and sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources under the Common Fisheries Policy (18), based on scientific advice with a view to supporting the achievement of the objectives addressed by this Directive, including the full closure to fisheries of certain areas, to enable the integrity, structure and functioning of ecosystems to be maintained or restored and, where appropriate, in order to safeguard, inter alia, spawning, nursery and feeding grounds. Articles 30 and 31 of the Euratom Treaty regulate discharges and emissions resulting from the use of radioactive material and this Directive should therefore not address them. |
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(39)

Measures regulating fisheries management can be taken in the context of the Common Fisheries Policy, as set out in Council Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002 of 20 December 2002 on the conservation and sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources under the Common Fisheries Policy (18), based on scientific advice with a view to supporting the achievement of the objectives addressed by this Directive, including the full closure to fisheries of certain areas, to enable the integrity, structure and functioning of ecosystems to be maintained or restored and, where appropriate, in order to safeguard, inter alia, spawning, nursery and feeding grounds. Articles 30 and 31 of the Euratom Treaty regulate discharges and emissions resulting from the use of radioactive material and this Directive should therefore not address them.

| (40) | The Common Fisheries Policy, including in the future reform, should take into account the environmental impacts of fishing and the objectives of this Directive. |
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(40)

The Common Fisheries Policy, including in the future reform, should take into account the environmental impacts of fishing and the objectives of this Directive.

| (41) | In the event that Member States consider that action in the fields mentioned above or other fields linked to another Community policy or to an international agreement is desirable, they should make appropriate recommendations for Community action. |
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(41)

In the event that Member States consider that action in the fields mentioned above or other fields linked to another Community policy or to an international agreement is desirable, they should make appropriate recommendations for Community action.

| (42) | The serious environmental concerns, in particular those due to climate change, relating to the Arctic waters, a neighbouring marine environment of particular importance for the Community, need to be assessed by the Community institutions and may require action to ensure the environmental protection of the Arctic. |
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(42)

The serious environmental concerns, in particular those due to climate change, relating to the Arctic waters, a neighbouring marine environment of particular importance for the Community, need to be assessed by the Community institutions and may require action to ensure the environmental protection of the Arctic.

| (43) | Since the objectives of this Directive, namely protection and preservation of the marine environment, the prevention of its deterioration and where practicable the restoration of that environment in areas where it has been adversely affected, cannot be sufficiently achieved by Member States and can therefore, by reason of the scale and effects of the Directive, be better achieved at Community level, the Community may adopt measures, in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty. In accordance with the principle of proportionality, as set out in that Article, this Directive does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve those objectives. |
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(43)

Since the objectives of this Directive, namely protection and preservation of the marine environment, the prevention of its deterioration and where practicable the restoration of that environment in areas where it has been adversely affected, cannot be sufficiently achieved by Member States and can therefore, by reason of the scale and effects of the Directive, be better achieved at Community level, the Community may adopt measures, in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty. In accordance with the principle of proportionality, as set out in that Article, this Directive does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve those objectives.

| (44) | Programmes of measures and subsequent action by Member States should be based on an ecosystem-based approach to the management of human activities and on the principles referred to in Article 174 of the Treaty, in particular the precautionary principle. |
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(44)

Programmes of measures and subsequent action by Member States should be based on an ecosystem-based approach to the management of human activities and on the principles referred to in Article 174 of the Treaty, in particular the precautionary principle.

| (45) | This Directive respects the fundamental rights, and observes the principles, recognised by the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union (19), in particular Article 37 thereof which seeks to promote the integration into the policies of the Union of a high level of environmental protection and the improvement of environmental quality in accordance with the principle of sustainable development. |
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(45)

This Directive respects the fundamental rights, and observes the principles, recognised by the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union (19), in particular Article 37 thereof which seeks to promote the integration into the policies of the Union of a high level of environmental protection and the improvement of environmental quality in accordance with the principle of sustainable development.

| (46) | The measures necessary for the implementation of this Directive should be adopted in accordance with Council Decision 1999/468/EC of 28 June 1999 laying down the procedures for the exercise of implementing powers conferred on the Commission (20). |
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(46)

The measures necessary for the implementation of this Directive should be adopted in accordance with Council Decision 1999/468/EC of 28 June 1999 laying down the procedures for the exercise of implementing powers conferred on the Commission (20).

| (47) | In particular, the Commission should be empowered to adapt Annexes III, IV and V to this Directive to scientific and technical progress. Since those measures are of general scope and are designed to amend non-essential elements of this Directive, they must be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny provided for in Article 5a of Decision 1999/468/EC. |
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(47)

In particular, the Commission should be empowered to adapt Annexes III, IV and V to this Directive to scientific and technical progress. Since those measures are of general scope and are designed to amend non-essential elements of this Directive, they must be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny provided for in Article 5a of Decision 1999/468/EC.

| (48) | The Commission should also be empowered to lay down criteria and methodological standards to be used by the Member States and to adopt specifications and standardised methods for monitoring and assessment. Since those measures are of general scope and are designed to amend non-essential elements of this Directive by supplementing it with new non-essential elements, they must be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny provided for in Article 5a of Decision 1999/468/EC, |
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(48)

The Commission should also be empowered to lay down criteria and methodological standards to be used by the Member States and to adopt specifications and standardised methods for monitoring and assessment. Since those measures are of general scope and are designed to amend non-essential elements of this Directive by supplementing it with new non-essential elements, they must be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny provided for in Article 5a of Decision 1999/468/EC,

HAVE ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:

CHAPTER I

GENERAL PROVISIONS

Article 1

Subject matter

1.   This Directive establishes a framework within which Member States shall take the necessary measures to achieve or maintain good environmental status in the marine environment by the year 2020 at the latest.

2.   For that purpose, marine strategies shall be developed and implemented in order to:

| (a) | protect and preserve the marine environment, prevent its deterioration or, where practicable, restore marine ecosystems in areas where they have been adversely affected; |
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(a)

protect and preserve the marine environment, prevent its deterioration or, where practicable, restore marine ecosystems in areas where they have been adversely affected;

| (b) | prevent and reduce inputs in the marine environment, with a view to phasing out pollution as defined in Article 3(8), so as to ensure that there are no significant impacts on or risks to marine biodiversity, marine ecosystems, human health or legitimate uses of the sea. |
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(b)

prevent and reduce inputs in the marine environment, with a view to phasing out pollution as defined in Article 3(8), so as to ensure that there are no significant impacts on or risks to marine biodiversity, marine ecosystems, human health or legitimate uses of the sea.

3.   Marine strategies shall apply an ecosystem-based approach to the management of human activities, ensuring that the collective pressure of such activities is kept within levels compatible with the achievement of good environmental status and that the capacity of marine ecosystems to respond to human-induced changes is not compromised, while enabling the sustainable use of marine goods and services by present and future generations.

4.   This Directive shall contribute to coherence between, and aim to ensure the integration of environmental concerns into, the different policies, agreements and legislative measures which have an impact on the marine environment.

Article 2

Scope

1.   This Directive shall apply to all marine waters as defined in Article 3(1), and shall take account of the transboundary effects on the quality of the marine environment of third States in the same marine region or subregion.

2.   This Directive shall not apply to activities the sole purpose of which is defence or national security. Member States shall, however, endeavour to ensure that such activities are conducted in a manner that is compatible, so far as reasonable and practicable, with the objectives of this Directive.

Article 3

Definitions

For the purposes of this Directive the following definitions shall apply:

| 1. | ‘marine waters’ means:






  (a) | waters, the seabed and subsoil on the seaward side of the baseline from which the extent of territorial waters is measured extending to the outmost reach of the area where a Member State has and/or exercises jurisdictional rights, in accordance with the Unclos, with the exception of waters adjacent to the countries and territories mentioned in Annex II to the Treaty and the French Overseas Departments and Collectivities; and |
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‘marine waters’ means:

(a)

waters, the seabed and subsoil on the seaward side of the baseline from which the extent of territorial waters is measured extending to the outmost reach of the area where a Member State has and/or exercises jurisdictional rights, in accordance with the Unclos, with the exception of waters adjacent to the countries and territories mentioned in Annex II to the Treaty and the French Overseas Departments and Collectivities; and

| (b) | coastal waters as defined by Directive 2000/60/EC, their seabed and their subsoil, in so far as particular aspects of the environmental status of the marine environment are not already addressed through that Directive or other Community legislation; |
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(b)

coastal waters as defined by Directive 2000/60/EC, their seabed and their subsoil, in so far as particular aspects of the environmental status of the marine environment are not already addressed through that Directive or other Community legislation;

| 2. | ‘marine region’ means a sea region which is identified under Article 4. Marine regions and their subregions are designated for the purpose of facilitating implementation of this Directive and are determined taking into account hydrological, oceanographic and biogeographic features; |
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2.

‘marine region’ means a sea region which is identified under Article 4. Marine regions and their subregions are designated for the purpose of facilitating implementation of this Directive and are determined taking into account hydrological, oceanographic and biogeographic features;

| 3. | ‘marine strategy’ means the strategy to be developed and implemented in respect of each marine region or subregion concerned as laid down in Article 5; |
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3.

‘marine strategy’ means the strategy to be developed and implemented in respect of each marine region or subregion concerned as laid down in Article 5;

| 4. | ‘environmental status’ means the overall state of the environment in marine waters, taking into account the structure, function and processes of the constituent marine ecosystems together with natural physiographic, geographic, biological, geological and climatic factors, as well as physical, acoustic and chemical conditions, including those resulting from human activities inside or outside the area concerned; |
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4.

‘environmental status’ means the overall state of the environment in marine waters, taking into account the structure, function and processes of the constituent marine ecosystems together with natural physiographic, geographic, biological, geological and climatic factors, as well as physical, acoustic and chemical conditions, including those resulting from human activities inside or outside the area concerned;

| 5. | ‘good environmental status’ means the environmental status of marine waters where these provide ecologically diverse and dynamic oceans and seas which are clean, healthy and productive within their intrinsic conditions, and the use of the marine environment is at a level that is sustainable, thus safeguarding the potential for uses and activities by current and future generations, i.e.:






  (a) | the structure, functions and processes of the constituent marine ecosystems, together with the associated physiographic, geographic, geological and climatic factors, allow those ecosystems to function fully and to maintain their resilience to human-induced environmental change. Marine species and habitats are protected, human-induced decline of biodiversity is prevented and diverse biological components function in balance; |
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5.

‘good environmental status’ means the environmental status of marine waters where these provide ecologically diverse and dynamic oceans and seas which are clean, healthy and productive within their intrinsic conditions, and the use of the marine environment is at a level that is sustainable, thus safeguarding the potential for uses and activities by current and future generations, i.e.:

(a)

the structure, functions and processes of the constituent marine ecosystems, together with the associated physiographic, geographic, geological and climatic factors, allow those ecosystems to function fully and to maintain their resilience to human-induced environmental change. Marine species and habitats are protected, human-induced decline of biodiversity is prevented and diverse biological components function in balance;

| (b) | hydro-morphological, physical and chemical properties of the ecosystems, including those properties which result from human activities in the area concerned, support the ecosystems as described above. Anthropogenic inputs of substances and energy, including noise, into the marine environment do not cause pollution effects; |
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(b)

hydro-morphological, physical and chemical properties of the ecosystems, including those properties which result from human activities in the area concerned, support the ecosystems as described above. Anthropogenic inputs of substances and energy, including noise, into the marine environment do not cause pollution effects;

Good environmental status shall be determined at the level of the marine region or subregion as referred to in Article 4, on the basis of the qualitative descriptors in Annex I. Adaptive management on the basis of the ecosystem approach shall be applied with the aim of attaining good environmental status;

| 6. | ‘criteria’ means distinctive technical features that are closely linked to qualitative descriptors; |
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6.

‘criteria’ means distinctive technical features that are closely linked to qualitative descriptors;

| 7. | ‘environmental target’ means a qualitative or quantitative statement on the desired condition of the different components of, and pressures and impacts on, marine waters in respect of each marine region or subregion. Environmental targets are established in accordance with Article 10; |
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7.

‘environmental target’ means a qualitative or quantitative statement on the desired condition of the different components of, and pressures and impacts on, marine waters in respect of each marine region or subregion. Environmental targets are established in accordance with Article 10;

| 8. | ‘pollution’ means the direct or indirect introduction into the marine environment, as a result of human activity, of substances or energy, including human-induced marine underwater noise, which results or is likely to result in deleterious effects such as harm to living resources and marine ecosystems, including loss of biodiversity, hazards to human health, the hindering of marine activities, including fishing, tourism and recreation and other legitimate uses of the sea, impairment of the quality for use of sea water and reduction of amenities or, in general, impairment of the sustainable use of marine goods and services; |
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8.

‘pollution’ means the direct or indirect introduction into the marine environment, as a result of human activity, of substances or energy, including human-induced marine underwater noise, which results or is likely to result in deleterious effects such as harm to living resources and marine ecosystems, including loss of biodiversity, hazards to human health, the hindering of marine activities, including fishing, tourism and recreation and other legitimate uses of the sea, impairment of the quality for use of sea water and reduction of amenities or, in general, impairment of the sustainable use of marine goods and services;

| 9. | ‘regional cooperation’ means cooperation and coordination of activities between Member States and, whenever possible, third countries sharing the same marine region or subregion, for the purpose of developing and implementing marine strategies; |
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9.

‘regional cooperation’ means cooperation and coordination of activities between Member States and, whenever possible, third countries sharing the same marine region or subregion, for the purpose of developing and implementing marine strategies;

| 10. | ‘regional sea convention’ means any of the international conventions or international agreements together with their governing bodies established for the purpose of protecting the marine environment of the marine regions referred to in Article 4, such as the Convention on the Protection of the Marine Environment of the Baltic Sea, the Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment of the North-east Atlantic and the Convention for the Marine Environment and the Coastal Region of the Mediterranean Sea. |
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10.

‘regional sea convention’ means any of the international conventions or international agreements together with their governing bodies established for the purpose of protecting the marine environment of the marine regions referred to in Article 4, such as the Convention on the Protection of the Marine Environment of the Baltic Sea, the Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment of the North-east Atlantic and the Convention for the Marine Environment and the Coastal Region of the Mediterranean Sea.

Article 4

Marine regions or subregions

1.   Member States shall, when implementing their obligations under this Directive, take due account of the fact that marine waters covered by their sovereignty or jurisdiction form an integral part of the following marine regions:

| (a) | the Baltic Sea; |
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(a)

the Baltic Sea;

| (b) | the North-east Atlantic Ocean; |
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(b)

the North-east Atlantic Ocean;

| (c) | the Mediterranean Sea; |
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(c)

the Mediterranean Sea;

| (d) | the Black Sea. |
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(d)

the Black Sea.

2.   Member States may, in order to take into account the specificities of a particular area, implement this Directive by reference to subdivisions at the appropriate level of the marine waters referred to in paragraph 1, provided that such subdivisions are delimited in a manner compatible with the following marine subregions:

| (a) | in the North-east Atlantic Ocean:






  (i) | the Greater North Sea, including the Kattegat, and the English Channel; |
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(a)

in the North-east Atlantic Ocean:

(i)

the Greater North Sea, including the Kattegat, and the English Channel;

| (ii) | the Celtic Seas; |
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(ii)

the Celtic Seas;

| (iii) | the Bay of Biscay and the Iberian Coast; |
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(iii)

the Bay of Biscay and the Iberian Coast;

| (iv) | in the Atlantic Ocean, the Macaronesian biogeographic region, being the waters surrounding the Azores, Madeira and the Canary Islands; |
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(iv)

in the Atlantic Ocean, the Macaronesian biogeographic region, being the waters surrounding the Azores, Madeira and the Canary Islands;

| (b) | in the Mediterranean Sea:






  (i) | the Western Mediterranean Sea; |
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(b)

in the Mediterranean Sea:

(i)

the Western Mediterranean Sea;

| (ii) | the Adriatic Sea; |
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(ii)

the Adriatic Sea;

| (iii) | the Ionian Sea and the Central Mediterranean Sea; |
| --- | --- |

(iii)

the Ionian Sea and the Central Mediterranean Sea;

| (iv) | the Aegean-Levantine Sea. |
| --- | --- |

(iv)

the Aegean-Levantine Sea.

Member States shall inform the Commission of any subdivisions by the date specified in the first subparagraph of Article 26(1) but may revise these upon completion of the initial assessment referred in Article 5(2), point (a)(i).

Article 5

Marine strategies

1.   Each Member State shall, in respect of each marine region or subregion concerned, develop a marine strategy for its marine waters in accordance with the plan of action set out in points (a) and (b) of paragraph 2.

2.   Member States sharing a marine region or subregion shall cooperate to ensure that, within each marine region or subregion, the measures required to achieve the objectives of this Directive, in particular the different elements of the marine strategies referred to in points (a) and (b), are coherent and coordinated across the marine region or subregion concerned, in accordance with the following plan of action for which Member States concerned endeavour to follow a common approach:

| (a) | preparation:






  (i) | an initial assessment, to be completed by 15 July 2012 of the current environmental status of the waters concerned and the environmental impact of human activities thereon, in accordance with Article 8; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(a)

preparation:

(i)

an initial assessment, to be completed by 15 July 2012 of the current environmental status of the waters concerned and the environmental impact of human activities thereon, in accordance with Article 8;

| (ii) | a determination, to be established by 15 July 2012 of good environmental status for the waters concerned, in accordance with Article 9(1); |
| --- | --- |

(ii)

a determination, to be established by 15 July 2012 of good environmental status for the waters concerned, in accordance with Article 9(1);

| (iii) | establishment, by 15 July 2012, of a series of environmental targets and associated indicators, in accordance with Article 10(1); |
| --- | --- |

(iii)

establishment, by 15 July 2012, of a series of environmental targets and associated indicators, in accordance with Article 10(1);

| (iv) | establishment and implementation, by 15 July 2014 except where otherwise specified in the relevant Community legislation, of a monitoring programme for ongoing assessment and regular updating of targets, in accordance with Article 11(1); |
| --- | --- |

(iv)

establishment and implementation, by 15 July 2014 except where otherwise specified in the relevant Community legislation, of a monitoring programme for ongoing assessment and regular updating of targets, in accordance with Article 11(1);

| (b) | programme of measures:






  (i) | development, by 2015 at the latest, of a programme of measures designed to achieve or maintain good environmental status, in accordance with Article 13(1), (2) and (3); |
| --- | --- | --- |

(b)

programme of measures:

(i)

development, by 2015 at the latest, of a programme of measures designed to achieve or maintain good environmental status, in accordance with Article 13(1), (2) and (3);

| (ii) | entry into operation of the programme provided for in point (i), by 2016 at the latest, in accordance with Article 13(10). |
| --- | --- |

(ii)

entry into operation of the programme provided for in point (i), by 2016 at the latest, in accordance with Article 13(10).

3.   Member States having borders on the same marine region or subregion covered by this Directive should, where the status of the sea is so critical as to necessitate urgent action, devise a plan of action in accordance with paragraph 1 which includes an earlier entry into operation of programmes of measures as well as possible stricter protective measures, provided that this does not prevent good environmental status from being achieved or maintained in another marine region or subregion. In these cases:

| (a) | the Member States concerned shall inform the Commission of their revised timetable and proceed accordingly; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

the Member States concerned shall inform the Commission of their revised timetable and proceed accordingly;

| (b) | the Commission shall be invited to consider providing supportive action to Member States for their enhanced efforts to improve the marine environment by making the region in question a pilot project. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

the Commission shall be invited to consider providing supportive action to Member States for their enhanced efforts to improve the marine environment by making the region in question a pilot project.

Article 6

Regional cooperation

1.   In order to achieve the coordination referred to in Article 5(2), Member States shall, where practical and appropriate, use existing regional institutional cooperation structures, including those under Regional Sea Conventions, covering that marine region or subregion.

2.   For the purpose of establishing and implementing marine strategies, Member States shall, within each marine region or subregion, make every effort, using relevant international forums, including mechanisms and structures of Regional Sea Conventions, to coordinate their actions with third countries having sovereignty or jurisdiction over waters in the same marine region or subregion.

In that context, Member States shall, as far as possible, build upon relevant existing programmes and activities developed in the framework of structures stemming from international agreements such as Regional Sea Conventions.

Coordination and cooperation shall be extended, where appropriate, to all Member States in the catchment area of a marine region or subregion, including land-locked countries, in order to allow Member States within that marine region or subregion to meet their obligations under this Directive, using established cooperation structures prescribed in this Directive or in Directive 2000/60/EC.

Article 7

Competent authorities

1.   Member States shall, by 15 July 2010, for each marine region or subregion concerned, designate the authority or authorities competent for the implementation of this Directive with respect to their marine waters.

By 15 January 2011, Member States shall provide the Commission with a list of the competent authorities designated, together with the items of information listed in Annex II.

At the same time, Member States shall send to the Commission a list of their competent authorities as regards those international bodies in which they participate and which are relevant for the implementation of this Directive.

Member States within the catchment area of each marine region or subregion shall also designate the authority or authorities competent for cooperation and coordination as referred to in Article 6.

2.   Member States shall inform the Commission of any changes to the information provided pursuant to paragraph 1 within six months of such a change coming into effect.

CHAPTER II

MARINE STRATEGIES: PREPARATION

Article 8

Assessment

1.   In respect of each marine region or subregion, Member States shall make an initial assessment of their marine waters, taking account of existing data where available and comprising the following:

| (a) | an analysis of the essential features and characteristics, and current environmental status of those waters, based on the indicative lists of elements set out in Table 1 of Annex III, and covering the physical and chemical features, the habitat types, the biological features and the hydro-morphology; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

an analysis of the essential features and characteristics, and current environmental status of those waters, based on the indicative lists of elements set out in Table 1 of Annex III, and covering the physical and chemical features, the habitat types, the biological features and the hydro-morphology;

| (b) | an analysis of the predominant pressures and impacts, including human activity, on the environmental status of those waters which:






  (i) | is based on the indicative lists of elements set out in Table 2 of Annex III, and covers the qualitative and quantitative mix of the various pressures, as well as discernible trends; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(b)

an analysis of the predominant pressures and impacts, including human activity, on the environmental status of those waters which:

(i)

is based on the indicative lists of elements set out in Table 2 of Annex III, and covers the qualitative and quantitative mix of the various pressures, as well as discernible trends;

| (ii) | covers the main cumulative and synergetic effects; and |
| --- | --- |

(ii)

covers the main cumulative and synergetic effects; and

| (iii) | takes account of the relevant assessments which have been made pursuant to existing Community legislation; |
| --- | --- |

(iii)

takes account of the relevant assessments which have been made pursuant to existing Community legislation;

| (c) | an economic and social analysis of the use of those waters and of the cost of degradation of the marine environment. |
| --- | --- |

(c)

an economic and social analysis of the use of those waters and of the cost of degradation of the marine environment.

2.   The analyses referred to in paragraph 1 shall take into account elements regarding coastal, transitional and territorial waters covered by relevant provisions of existing Community legislation, in particular Directive 2000/60/EC. They shall also take into account, or use as their basis, other relevant assessments such as those carried out jointly in the context of Regional Sea Conventions, so as to produce a comprehensive assessment of the status of the marine environment.

3.   In preparing assessments pursuant to paragraph 1, Member States shall, by means of the coordination established pursuant to Articles 5 and 6, make every effort to ensure that:

| (a) | assessment methodologies are consistent across the marine region or subregion; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

assessment methodologies are consistent across the marine region or subregion;

| (b) | transboundary impacts and transboundary features are taken into account. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

transboundary impacts and transboundary features are taken into account.

Article 9

Determination of good environmental status

1.   By reference to the initial assessment made pursuant to Article 8(1), Member States shall, in respect of each marine region or subregion concerned, determine, for the marine waters, a set of characteristics for good environmental status, on the basis of the qualitative descriptors listed in Annex I.

Member States shall take into account the indicative lists of elements set out in Table 1 of Annex III and, in particular, physical and chemical features, habitat types, biological features and hydro-morphology.

Member States shall also take into account the pressures or impacts of human activities in each marine region or subregion, having regard to the indicative lists set out in Table 2 of Annex III.

2.   Member States shall notify the Commission of the assessment made pursuant to Article 8(1) and of the determination made pursuant to paragraph 1 of this Article within three months of completion of the latter.

3.   Criteria and methodological standards to be used by the Member States, which are designed to amend non-essential elements of this Directive by supplementing it, shall be laid down, on the basis of Annexes I and III, in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article 25(3) by 15 July 2010 in such a way as to ensure consistency and to allow for comparison between marine regions or subregions of the extent to which good environmental status is being achieved. Before proposing such criteria and standards the Commission shall consult all interested parties, including Regional Sea Conventions.

Article 10

Establishment of environmental targets

1.   On the basis of the initial assessment made pursuant to Article 8(1), Member States shall, in respect of each marine region or subregion, establish a comprehensive set of environmental targets and associated indicators for their marine waters so as to guide progress towards achieving good environmental status in the marine environment, taking into account the indicative lists of pressures and impacts set out in Table 2 of Annex III, and of characteristics set out in Annex IV.

When devising those targets and indicators, Member States shall take into account the continuing application of relevant existing environmental targets laid down at national, Community or international level in respect of the same waters, ensuring that these targets are mutually compatible and that relevant transboundary impacts and transboundary features are also taken into account, to the extent possible.

2.   Member States shall notify the Commission of the environmental targets within three months of their establishment.

Article 11

Monitoring programmes

1.   On the basis of the initial assessment made pursuant to Article 8(1), Member States shall establish and implement coordinated monitoring programmes for the ongoing assessment of the environmental status of their marine waters on the basis of the indicative lists of elements set out in Annex III and the list set out in Annex V, and by reference to the environmental targets established pursuant to Article 10.

Monitoring programmes shall be compatible within marine regions or subregions and shall build upon, and be compatible with, relevant provisions for assessment and monitoring laid down by Community legislation, including the Habitats and Birds Directives, or under international agreements.

2.   Member States sharing a marine region or subregion shall draw up monitoring programmes in accordance with paragraph 1 and shall, in the interest of coherence and coordination, endeavour to ensure that:

| (a) | monitoring methods are consistent across the marine region or subregion so as to facilitate comparability of monitoring results; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

monitoring methods are consistent across the marine region or subregion so as to facilitate comparability of monitoring results;

| (b) | relevant transboundary impacts and transboundary features are taken into account. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

relevant transboundary impacts and transboundary features are taken into account.

3.   Member States shall notify the Commission of the monitoring programmes within three months of their establishment.

4.   Specifications and standardised methods for monitoring and assessment which take into account existing commitments and ensure comparability between monitoring and assessment results, and which are designed to amend non-essential elements of this Directive by supplementing it, shall be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article 25(3).

Article 12

Notifications and Commission’s assessment

On the basis of all the notifications made pursuant to Articles 9(2), 10(2) and 11(3) in respect of each marine region or subregion, the Commission shall assess whether, in the case of each Member State, the elements notified constitute an appropriate framework to meet the requirements of this Directive and may ask the Member State concerned to provide any additional information that is available and necessary.

In drawing up those assessments, the Commission shall consider the coherence of frameworks within the different marine regions or subregions and across the Community.

Within six months of receiving all those notifications, the Commission informs Member States concerned whether, in its opinion, the elements notified are consistent with this Directive and provides guidance on any modifications it considers necessary.

CHAPTER III

MARINE STRATEGIES: PROGRAMMES OF MEASURES

Article 13

Programmes of measures

1.   Member States shall, in respect of each marine region or subregion concerned, identify the measures which need to be taken in order to achieve or maintain good environmental status, as determined pursuant to Article 9(1), in their marine waters.

Those measures shall be devised on the basis of the initial assessment made pursuant to Article 8(1) and by reference to the environmental targets established pursuant to Article 10(1), and taking into consideration the types of measures listed in Annex VI.

2.   Member States shall integrate the measures devised pursuant to paragraph 1 into a programme of measures, taking into account relevant measures required under Community legislation, in particular Directive 2000/60/EC, Council Directive 91/271/EEC of 21 May 1991 concerning urban waste-water treatment (21) and Directive 2006/7/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 February 2006 concerning the management of bathing water quality (22), as well as forthcoming legislation on environmental quality standards in the field of water policy, or international agreements.

3.   When drawing up the programme of measures pursuant to paragraph 2, Member States shall give due consideration to sustainable development and, in particular, to the social and economic impacts of the measures envisaged. To assist the competent authority or authorities referred to in Article 7 to pursue their objectives in an integrated manner, Member States may identify or establish administrative frameworks in order to benefit from such interaction.

Member States shall ensure that measures are cost-effective and technically feasible, and shall carry out impact assessments, including cost-benefit analyses, prior to the introduction of any new measure.

4.   Programmes of measures established pursuant to this Article shall include spatial protection measures, contributing to coherent and representative networks of marine protected areas, adequately covering the diversity of the constituent ecosystems, such as special areas of conservation pursuant to the Habitats Directive, special protection areas pursuant to the Birds Directive, and marine protected areas as agreed by the Community or Member States concerned in the framework of international or regional agreements to which they are parties.

5.   Where Member States consider that the management of a human activity at Community or international level is likely to have a significant impact on the marine environment, particularly in the areas addressed in paragraph 4, they shall, individually or jointly, address the competent authority or international organisation concerned with a view to the consideration and possible adoption of measures that may be necessary in order to achieve the objectives of this Directive, so as to enable the integrity, structure and functioning of ecosystems to be maintained or, where appropriate, restored.

6.   By 2013 at the latest, Member States shall make publicly available, in respect of each marine region or subregion, relevant information on the areas referred to in paragraphs 4 and 5.

7.   Member States shall indicate in their programmes of measures how the measures are to be implemented and how they will contribute to the achievement of the environmental targets established pursuant to Article 10(1).

8.   Member States shall consider the implications of their programmes of measures on waters beyond their marine waters in order to minimise the risk of damage to, and if possible have a positive impact on, those waters.

9.   Member States shall notify the Commission and any other Member State concerned of their programmes of measures, within three months of their establishment.

10.   Subject to Article 16, Member States shall ensure that the programmes are made operational within one year of their establishment.

Article 14

Exceptions

1.   A Member State may identify instances within its marine waters where, for any of the reasons listed under points (a) to (d), the environmental targets or good environmental status cannot be achieved in every aspect through measures taken by that Member State, or, for reasons referred to under point (e), they cannot be achieved within the time schedule concerned:

| (a) | action or inaction for which the Member State concerned is not responsible; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

action or inaction for which the Member State concerned is not responsible;

| (b) | natural causes; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

natural causes;

| (c) | force majeure; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

force majeure;

| (d) | modifications or alterations to the physical characteristics of marine waters brought about by actions taken for reasons of overriding public interest which outweigh the negative impact on the environment, including any transboundary impact; |
| --- | --- |

(d)

modifications or alterations to the physical characteristics of marine waters brought about by actions taken for reasons of overriding public interest which outweigh the negative impact on the environment, including any transboundary impact;

| (e) | natural conditions which do not allow timely improvement in the status of the marine waters concerned. |
| --- | --- |

(e)

natural conditions which do not allow timely improvement in the status of the marine waters concerned.

The Member State concerned shall identify such instances clearly in its programme of measures and shall substantiate its view to the Commission. In identifying instances a Member State shall consider the consequences for Member States in the marine region or subregion concerned.

However, the Member State concerned shall take appropriate ad-hoc measures aiming to continue pursuing the environmental targets, to prevent further deterioration in the status of the marine waters affected for reasons identified under points (b), (c) or (d) and to mitigate the adverse impact at the level of the marine region or subregion concerned or in the marine waters of other Member States.

2.   In the situation covered by paragraph 1(d), Member States shall ensure that the modifications or alterations do not permanently preclude or compromise the achievement of good environmental status at the level of the marine region or subregion concerned or in the marine waters of other Member States.

3.   The ad-hoc measures referred to in the third subparagraph of paragraph 1 shall be integrated as far as practicable into the programmes of measures.

4.   Member States shall develop and implement all the elements of marine strategies referred to in Article 5(2), but shall not be required, except in respect of the initial assessment described in Article 8, to take specific steps where there is no significant risk to the marine environment, or where the costs would be disproportionate taking account of the risks to the marine environment, and provided that there is no further deterioration.

Where, for either of these reasons, a Member State does not take any steps, it shall provide the Commission with the necessary justification to substantiate its decision, while avoiding that the achievement of good environmental status be permanently compromised.

Article 15

Recommendations for Community action

1.   Where a Member State identifies an issue which has an impact on the environmental status of its marine waters and which cannot be tackled by measures adopted at national level, or which is linked to another Community policy or international agreement, it shall inform the Commission accordingly and provide a justification to substantiate its view.

The Commission shall respond within a period of six months.

2.   Where action by Community institutions is needed, Member States shall make appropriate recommendations to the Commission and the Council for measures regarding the issues referred to in paragraph 1. Unless otherwise specified in relevant Community legislation, the Commission shall respond to any such recommendation within a period of six months and, as appropriate, reflect the recommendations when presenting related proposals to the European Parliament and to the Council.

Article 16

Notifications and Commission’s assessment

On the basis of the notifications of programmes of measures made pursuant to Article 13(9), the Commission shall assess whether, in the case of each Member State, the programmes notified constitute an appropriate framework to meet the requirements of this Directive, and may ask the Member State concerned to provide any additional information that is available and necessary.

In drawing up those assessments, the Commission shall consider the coherence of programmes of measures within the different marine regions or subregions and across the Community.

Within six months of receiving all those notifications, the Commission informs Member States concerned whether, in its opinion, the programmes of measures notified are consistent with this Directive and provides guidance on any modifications it considers necessary.

CHAPTER IV

UPDATING, REPORTS AND PUBLIC INFORMATION

Article 17

Updating

1.   Member States shall ensure that, in respect of each marine region or subregion concerned, marine strategies are kept up to date.

2.   For the purposes of paragraph 1, Member States shall review, in a coordinated manner as referred to in Article 5, the following elements of their marine strategies every six years after their initial establishment:

| (a) | the initial assessment and the determination of good environmental status, as provided for in Articles 8(1) and 9(1) respectively; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

the initial assessment and the determination of good environmental status, as provided for in Articles 8(1) and 9(1) respectively;

| (b) | the environmental targets established pursuant to Article 10(1); |
| --- | --- |

(b)

the environmental targets established pursuant to Article 10(1);

| (c) | the monitoring programmes established pursuant to Article 11(1); |
| --- | --- |

(c)

the monitoring programmes established pursuant to Article 11(1);

| (d) | the programmes of measures established pursuant to Article 13(2). |
| --- | --- |

(d)

the programmes of measures established pursuant to Article 13(2).

3.   Details of any updates made following the reviews provided for in paragraph 2 shall be sent to the Commission, to the Regional Sea Conventions and to any other Member States concerned within three months of their publication in accordance with Article 19(2).

4.   Articles 12 and 16 shall apply mutatis mutandis to this Article.

Article 18

Interim reports

Member States shall, within three years of the publication of each programme of measures or update thereof in accordance with Article 19(2), submit to the Commission a brief interim report describing progress in the implementation of that programme.

Article 19

Public consultation and information

1.   In accordance with relevant existing Community legislation, Member States shall ensure that all interested parties are given early and effective opportunities to participate in the implementation of this Directive, involving, where possible, existing management bodies or structures, including Regional Sea Conventions, Scientific Advisory Bodies and Regional Advisory Councils.

2.   Member States shall publish, and make available to the public for comment, summaries of the following elements of their marine strategies, or the related updates, as follows:

| (a) | the initial assessment and the determination of good environmental status, as provided for in Articles 8(1) and 9(1) respectively; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

the initial assessment and the determination of good environmental status, as provided for in Articles 8(1) and 9(1) respectively;

| (b) | the environmental targets established pursuant to Article 10(1); |
| --- | --- |

(b)

the environmental targets established pursuant to Article 10(1);

| (c) | the monitoring programmes established pursuant to Article 11(1); |
| --- | --- |

(c)

the monitoring programmes established pursuant to Article 11(1);

| (d) | the programmes of measures established pursuant to Article 13(2). |
| --- | --- |

(d)

the programmes of measures established pursuant to Article 13(2).

3.   With regard to access to environmental information, Directive 2003/4/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 January 2003 on public access to environmental information (23) shall apply.

In accordance with Directive 2007/2/EC, Member States shall provide the Commission, for the performance of its tasks in relation to this Directive, in particular the review of the status of the marine environment in the Community under Article 20(3)(b), with access and use rights in respect of data and information resulting from the initial assessments made pursuant to Article 8 and from the monitoring programmes established pursuant to Article 11.

No later than six months after the data and information resulting from the initial assessment made pursuant to Article 8 and from the monitoring programmes established pursuant to Article 11 have become available, such information and data shall also be made available to the European Environment Agency, for the performance of its tasks.

Article 20

Commission reports

1.   The Commission shall publish a first evaluation report on the implementation of this Directive within two years of receiving all programmes of measures and, in any case, by 2019 at the latest.

The Commission shall publish further reports every six years thereafter. It shall submit the reports to the European Parliament and to the Council.

2.   By 15 July 2012 at the latest, the Commission shall publish a report assessing the contribution of this Directive to the implementation of existing obligations, commitments and initiatives of the Member States or the Community at Community or international level in the sphere of environmental protection in marine waters.

That report shall be submitted to the European Parliament and to the Council.

3.   The reports provided for in paragraph 1 shall include the following:

| (a) | a review of progress in the implementation of this Directive; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

a review of progress in the implementation of this Directive;

| (b) | a review of the status of the marine environment in the Community, undertaken in coordination with the European Environment Agency and the relevant regional marine and fisheries organisations and conventions; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

a review of the status of the marine environment in the Community, undertaken in coordination with the European Environment Agency and the relevant regional marine and fisheries organisations and conventions;

| (c) | a survey of the marine strategies, together with suggestions for their improvement; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

a survey of the marine strategies, together with suggestions for their improvement;

| (d) | a summary of the information received from Member States pursuant to Articles 12 and 16 and of the assessments made by the Commission, in accordance with Article 16, in relation to information received from Member States pursuant to Article 15; |
| --- | --- |

(d)

a summary of the information received from Member States pursuant to Articles 12 and 16 and of the assessments made by the Commission, in accordance with Article 16, in relation to information received from Member States pursuant to Article 15;

| (e) | a summary of the response to each of the reports submitted to the Commission by Member States pursuant to Article 18; |
| --- | --- |

(e)

a summary of the response to each of the reports submitted to the Commission by Member States pursuant to Article 18;

| (f) | a summary of the responses to comments made by the European Parliament and the Council on previous marine strategies; |
| --- | --- |

(f)

a summary of the responses to comments made by the European Parliament and the Council on previous marine strategies;

| (g) | a summary of the contribution made by other relevant Community policies to the attainment of the objectives of this Directive. |
| --- | --- |

(g)

a summary of the contribution made by other relevant Community policies to the attainment of the objectives of this Directive.

Article 21

Progress report on protected areas

On the basis of the information provided by the Member States by 2013, the Commission shall report by 2014 on progress in the establishment of marine protected areas, having regard to existing obligations under applicable Community law and international commitments of the Community and the Member States.

The report shall be submitted to the European Parliament and to the Council.

Article 22

Community financing

1.   Given the priority inherently attached to the establishment of marine strategies, the implementation of this Directive shall be supported by existing Community financial instruments in accordance with applicable rules and conditions.

2.   The programmes drawn up by the Member States shall be co-financed by the EU in accordance with existing financial instruments.

Article 23

Review of this Directive

The Commission shall review this Directive by 15 July 2023 and shall, where appropriate, propose any necessary amendments.

CHAPTER V

FINAL PROVISIONS

Article 24

Technical adaptations

1.   Annexes III, IV and V may be amended in the light of scientific and technical progress in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article 25(3), taking into account the periods for the review and updating of marine strategies laid down in Article 17(2).

2.   In accordance with the regulatory procedure referred to in Article 25(2):

| (a) | methodological standards may be adopted for the application of Annexes I, III, IV and V; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

methodological standards may be adopted for the application of Annexes I, III, IV and V;

| (b) | technical formats may be adopted for the purposes of transmission and processing of data, including statistical and cartographic data. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

technical formats may be adopted for the purposes of transmission and processing of data, including statistical and cartographic data.

Article 25

Regulatory Committee

1.   The Commission shall be assisted by a committee.

2.   Where reference is made to this paragraph, Articles 5 and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply, having regard to the provisions of Article 8 thereof.

The period laid down in Article 5(6) of Decision 1999/468/EC shall be set at three months.

3.   Where reference is made to this paragraph, Article 5a(1) to (4) and Article 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply, having regard to the provisions of Article 8 thereof.

Article 26

Transposition

1.   Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive by 15 July 2010 at the latest. They shall forthwith communicate to the Commission the text of those provisions.

When Member States adopt those measures, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or shall be accompanied by such a reference on the occasion of their official publication. The methods of making such reference shall be laid down by Member States.

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

3.   Member States without marine waters shall bring into force only those measures which are necessary to ensure compliance with requirements under Article 6 and Article 7.

Where such measures are already in force in national legislation, Member States concerned shall communicate to the Commission the text of those measures.

Article 27

Entry into force

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

Official Journal of the European Union

Article 28

Addressees

This Directive is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Strasbourg, 17 June 2008.

For the European Parliament

The President

H.-G. PÖTTERING

For the Council

The President

J. LENARČIČ

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17

(18)  
  OJ L 358, 31.12.2002, p. 59. Regulation as amended by Regulation (EC) No 865/2007 (OJ L 192, 24.7.2007, p. 1).

18

(19)  
  OJ C 364, 18.12.2000, p. 1.

19

(20)  
  OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23. Decision as amended by Decision 2006/512/EC (OJ L 200, 22.7.2006, p. 11).

20

(21)  
  OJ L 135, 30.5.1991, p. 40. Directive as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1882/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 284, 31.10.2003, p. 1).

21

(22)  
  OJ L 64, 4.3.2006, p. 37.

22

(23)  
  OJ L 41, 14.2.2003, p. 26.

23

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ANNEX I

Qualitative descriptors for determining good environmental status

(referred to in Articles 3(5), 9(1), 9(3) and 24)

| (1) | Biological diversity is maintained. The quality and occurrence of habitats and the distribution and abundance of species are in line with prevailing physiographic, geographic and climatic conditions. |
| --- | --- |

(1)

| (2) | Non-indigenous species introduced by human activities are at levels that do not adversely alter the ecosystems. |
| --- | --- |

(2)

| (3) | Populations of all commercially exploited fish and shellfish are within safe biological limits, exhibiting a population age and size distribution that is indicative of a healthy stock. |
| --- | --- |

(3)

| (4) | All elements of the marine food webs, to the extent that they are known, occur at normal abundance and diversity and levels capable of ensuring the long-term abundance of the species and the retention of their full reproductive capacity. |
| --- | --- |

(4)

| (5) | Human-induced eutrophication is minimised, especially adverse effects thereof, such as losses in biodiversity, ecosystem degradation, harmful algae blooms and oxygen deficiency in bottom waters. |
| --- | --- |

(5)

| (6) | Sea-floor integrity is at a level that ensures that the structure and functions of the ecosystems are safeguarded and benthic ecosystems, in particular, are not adversely affected. |
| --- | --- |

(6)

| (7) | Permanent alteration of hydrographical conditions does not adversely affect marine ecosystems. |
| --- | --- |

(7)

| (8) | Concentrations of contaminants are at levels not giving rise to pollution effects. |
| --- | --- |

(8)

| (9) | Contaminants in fish and other seafood for human consumption do not exceed levels established by Community legislation or other relevant standards. |
| --- | --- |

(9)

| (10) | Properties and quantities of marine litter do not cause harm to the coastal and marine environment. |
| --- | --- |

(10)

| (11) | Introduction of energy, including underwater noise, is at levels that do not adversely affect the marine environment. |
| --- | --- |

(11)

To determine the characteristics of good environmental status in a marine region or subregion as provided for in Article 9(1), Member States shall consider each of the qualitative descriptors listed in this Annex in order to identify those descriptors which are to be used to determine good environmental status for that marine region or subregion. When a Member State considers that it is not appropriate to use one or more of those descriptors, it shall provide the Commission with a justification in the framework of the notification made pursuant to Article 9(2).

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ANNEX II

Competent authorities

(referred to in Article 7(1))

| (1) | Name and address of the competent authority or authorities — the official name and address of the competent authority or authorities identified. |
| --- | --- |

(1)

| (2) | Legal status of the competent authority or authorities — a brief description of the legal status of the competent authority, or authorities. |
| --- | --- |

(2)

| (3) | Responsibilities — a brief description of the legal and administrative responsibilities of the competent authority or authorities, and of its role in relation to the marine waters concerned. |
| --- | --- |

(3)

| (4) | Membership — when the competent authority or authorities acts as a coordinating body for other competent authorities, a list of these is required together with a summary of the institutional relationships established in order to ensure coordination. |
| --- | --- |

(4)

| (5) | Regional or subregional coordination — a summary is required of the mechanisms established in order to ensure coordination between the Member States whose marine waters fall within the same marine region or subregion. |
| --- | --- |

(5)

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ANNEX III

Indicative lists of characteristics, pressures and impacts

(referred to in Articles 8(1), 9(1), 9(3), 10(1), 11(1) and 24)

Table 1

Characteristics

| Physical and chemical features | — | Topography and bathymetry of the seabed, |
| --- | --- | --- |

Physical and chemical features

—

Topography and bathymetry of the seabed,

| — | annual and seasonal temperature regime and ice cover, current velocity, upwelling, wave exposure, mixing characteristics, turbidity, residence time, |
| --- | --- |

—

annual and seasonal temperature regime and ice cover, current velocity, upwelling, wave exposure, mixing characteristics, turbidity, residence time,

| — | spatial and temporal distribution of salinity, |
| --- | --- |

—

spatial and temporal distribution of salinity,

| — | spatial and temporal distribution of nutrients (DIN, TN, DIP, TP, TOC) and oxygen, |
| --- | --- |

—

spatial and temporal distribution of nutrients (DIN, TN, DIP, TP, TOC) and oxygen,

| — | pH, pCO2 profiles or equivalent information used to measure marine acidification. |
| --- | --- |

—

pH, pCO2 profiles or equivalent information used to measure marine acidification.

Habitat types

| — | The predominant seabed and water column habitat type(s) with a description of the characteristic physical and chemical features, such as depth, water temperature regime, currents and other water movements, salinity, structure and substrata composition of the seabed, |
| --- | --- |

—

The predominant seabed and water column habitat type(s) with a description of the characteristic physical and chemical features, such as depth, water temperature regime, currents and other water movements, salinity, structure and substrata composition of the seabed,

| — | identification and mapping of special habitat types, especially those recognised or identified under Community legislation (the Habitats Directive and the Birds Directive) or international conventions as being of special scientific or biodiversity interest, |
| --- | --- |

—

identification and mapping of special habitat types, especially those recognised or identified under Community legislation (the Habitats Directive and the Birds Directive) or international conventions as being of special scientific or biodiversity interest,

| — | habitats in areas which by virtue of their characteristics, location or strategic importance merit a particular reference. This may include areas subject to intense or specific pressures or areas which merit a specific protection regime. |
| --- | --- |

—

habitats in areas which by virtue of their characteristics, location or strategic importance merit a particular reference. This may include areas subject to intense or specific pressures or areas which merit a specific protection regime.

Biological features

| — | A description of the biological communities associated with the predominant seabed and water column habitats. This would include information on the phytoplankton and zooplankton communities, including the species and seasonal and geographical variability, |
| --- | --- |

—

A description of the biological communities associated with the predominant seabed and water column habitats. This would include information on the phytoplankton and zooplankton communities, including the species and seasonal and geographical variability,

| — | information on angiosperms, macro-algae and invertebrate bottom fauna, including species composition, biomass and annual/seasonal variability, |
| --- | --- |

—

information on angiosperms, macro-algae and invertebrate bottom fauna, including species composition, biomass and annual/seasonal variability,

| — | information on the structure of fish populations, including the abundance, distribution and age/size structure of the populations, |
| --- | --- |

—

information on the structure of fish populations, including the abundance, distribution and age/size structure of the populations,

| — | a description of the population dynamics, natural and actual range and status of species of marine mammals and reptiles occurring in the marine region or subregion, |
| --- | --- |

—

a description of the population dynamics, natural and actual range and status of species of marine mammals and reptiles occurring in the marine region or subregion,

| — | a description of the population dynamics, natural and actual range and status of species of seabirds occurring in the marine region or subregion, |
| --- | --- |

—

a description of the population dynamics, natural and actual range and status of species of seabirds occurring in the marine region or subregion,

| — | a description of the population dynamics, natural and actual range and status of other species occurring in the marine region or subregion which are the subject of Community legislation or international agreements, |
| --- | --- |

—

a description of the population dynamics, natural and actual range and status of other species occurring in the marine region or subregion which are the subject of Community legislation or international agreements,

| — | an inventory of the temporal occurrence, abundance and spatial distribution of non-indigenous, exotic species or, where relevant, genetically distinct forms of native species, which are present in the marine region or subregion. |
| --- | --- |

—

an inventory of the temporal occurrence, abundance and spatial distribution of non-indigenous, exotic species or, where relevant, genetically distinct forms of native species, which are present in the marine region or subregion.

Other features

| — | A description of the situation with regard to chemicals, including chemicals giving rise to concern, sediment contamination, hotspots, health issues and contamination of biota (especially biota meant for human consumption), |
| --- | --- |

—

A description of the situation with regard to chemicals, including chemicals giving rise to concern, sediment contamination, hotspots, health issues and contamination of biota (especially biota meant for human consumption),

| — | a description of any other features or characteristics typical of or specific to the marine region or subregion. |
| --- | --- |

—

a description of any other features or characteristics typical of or specific to the marine region or subregion.

Table 2

Pressures and impacts

| Physical loss | — | Smothering (e.g. by man-made structures, disposal of dredge spoil), |
| --- | --- | --- |

Physical loss

—

Smothering (e.g. by man-made structures, disposal of dredge spoil),

| — | sealing (e.g. by permanent constructions). |
| --- | --- |

—

sealing (e.g. by permanent constructions).

Physical damage

| — | Changes in siltation (e.g. by outfalls, increased run-off, dredging/disposal of dredge spoil), |
| --- | --- |

—

Changes in siltation (e.g. by outfalls, increased run-off, dredging/disposal of dredge spoil),

| — | abrasion (e.g. impact on the seabed of commercial fishing, boating, anchoring), |
| --- | --- |

—

abrasion (e.g. impact on the seabed of commercial fishing, boating, anchoring),

| — | selective extraction (e.g. exploration and exploitation of living and non-living resources on seabed and subsoil). |
| --- | --- |

—

selective extraction (e.g. exploration and exploitation of living and non-living resources on seabed and subsoil).

Other physical disturbance

| — | Underwater noise (e.g. from shipping, underwater acoustic equipment), |
| --- | --- |

—

Underwater noise (e.g. from shipping, underwater acoustic equipment),

| — | marine litter. |
| --- | --- |

—

marine litter.

Interference with hydrological processes

| — | Significant changes in thermal regime (e.g. by outfalls from power stations), |
| --- | --- |

—

Significant changes in thermal regime (e.g. by outfalls from power stations),

| — | significant changes in salinity regime (e.g. by constructions impeding water movements, water abstraction). |
| --- | --- |

—

significant changes in salinity regime (e.g. by constructions impeding water movements, water abstraction).

Contamination by hazardous substances

| — | Introduction of synthetic compounds (e.g. priority substances under Directive 2000/60/EC which are relevant for the marine environment such as pesticides, antifoulants, pharmaceuticals, resulting, for example, from losses from diffuse sources, pollution by ships, atmospheric deposition and biologically active substances), |
| --- | --- |

—

Introduction of synthetic compounds (e.g. priority substances under Directive 2000/60/EC which are relevant for the marine environment such as pesticides, antifoulants, pharmaceuticals, resulting, for example, from losses from diffuse sources, pollution by ships, atmospheric deposition and biologically active substances),

| — | introduction of non-synthetic substances and compounds (e.g. heavy metals, hydrocarbons, resulting, for example, from pollution by ships and oil, gas and mineral exploration and exploitation, atmospheric deposition, riverine inputs), |
| --- | --- |

—

introduction of non-synthetic substances and compounds (e.g. heavy metals, hydrocarbons, resulting, for example, from pollution by ships and oil, gas and mineral exploration and exploitation, atmospheric deposition, riverine inputs),

| — | introduction of radio-nuclides. |
| --- | --- |

—

introduction of radio-nuclides.

Systematic and/or intentional release of substances

| — | Introduction of other substances, whether solid, liquid or gas, in marine waters, resulting from their systematic and/or intentional release into the marine environment, as permitted in accordance with other Community legislation and/or international conventions. |
| --- | --- |

—

Introduction of other substances, whether solid, liquid or gas, in marine waters, resulting from their systematic and/or intentional release into the marine environment, as permitted in accordance with other Community legislation and/or international conventions.

Nutrient and organic matter enrichment

| — | Inputs of fertilisers and other nitrogen — and phosphorus-rich substances (e.g. from point and diffuse sources, including agriculture, aquaculture, atmospheric deposition), |
| --- | --- |

—

Inputs of fertilisers and other nitrogen — and phosphorus-rich substances (e.g. from point and diffuse sources, including agriculture, aquaculture, atmospheric deposition),

| — | inputs of organic matter (e.g. sewers, mariculture, riverine inputs). |
| --- | --- |

—

inputs of organic matter (e.g. sewers, mariculture, riverine inputs).

Biological disturbance

| — | Introduction of microbial pathogens, |
| --- | --- |

—

Introduction of microbial pathogens,

| — | introduction of non-indigenous species and translocations, |
| --- | --- |

—

introduction of non-indigenous species and translocations,

| — | selective extraction of species, including incidental non-target catches (e.g. by commercial and recreational fishing). |
| --- | --- |

—

selective extraction of species, including incidental non-target catches (e.g. by commercial and recreational fishing).

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ANNEX IV

Indicative list of characteristics to be taken into account for setting environmental targets

(referred to in Articles 10(1) and 24)

| (1) | Adequate coverage of the elements characterising marine waters under the sovereignty or jurisdiction of Member States within a marine region or subregion. |
| --- | --- |

(1)

| (2) | Need to set (a) targets establishing desired conditions based on the definition of good environmental status; (b) measurable targets and associated indicators that allow for monitoring and assessment; and (c) operational targets relating to concrete implementation measures to support their achievement. |
| --- | --- |

(2)

| (3) | Specification of environmental status to be achieved or maintained and formulation of that status in terms of measurable properties of the elements characterising the marine waters of a Member State within a marine region or subregion. |
| --- | --- |

(3)

| (4) | Consistency of the set of targets; absence of conflicts between them. |
| --- | --- |

(4)

| (5) | Specification of the resources needed for the achievement of targets. |
| --- | --- |

(5)

| (6) | Formulation of targets, including possible interim targets, with a timescale for their achievement. |
| --- | --- |

(6)

| (7) | Specification of indicators intended to monitor progress and guide management decisions with a view to achieving targets. |
| --- | --- |

(7)

| (8) | Where appropriate, specification of reference points (target and limit reference points). |
| --- | --- |

(8)

| (9) | Due consideration of social and economic concerns in the setting of targets. |
| --- | --- |

(9)

| (10) | Examination of the set of environmental targets, associated indicators and limit and target reference points developed in light of the environmental objectives laid down in Article 1, in order to assess whether the achievement of the targets would lead the marine waters falling under the sovereignty or jurisdiction of Member States within a marine region to a status matching them. |
| --- | --- |

(10)

| (11) | Compatibility of targets with objectives to which the Community and its Member States have committed themselves under relevant international and regional agreements, making use of those that are most relevant for the marine region or subregion concerned with a view to achieving the environmental objectives laid down in Article 1. |
| --- | --- |

(11)

| (12) | When the set of targets and indicators has been assembled, they should be examined together relative to the environmental objectives laid down in Article 1 to assess whether the achievement of the targets would lead the marine environment to a status matching them. |
| --- | --- |

(12)

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ANNEX V

Monitoring programmes

(referred to in Articles 11(1) and 24)

| (1) | Need to provide information for an assessment of the environmental status and for an estimate of the distance from, and progress towards, good environmental status in accordance with Annex III and with the criteria and methodological standards to be defined pursuant to Article 9(3). |
| --- | --- |

(1)

| (2) | Need to ensure the generation of information enabling the identification of suitable indicators for the environmental targets provided for in Article 10. |
| --- | --- |

(2)

| (3) | Need to ensure the generation of information allowing the assessment of the impact of the measures referred to in Article 13. |
| --- | --- |

(3)

| (4) | Need to include activities to identify the cause of the change and hence the possible corrective measures that would need to be taken to restore the good environmental status, when deviations from the desired status range have been identified. |
| --- | --- |

(4)

| (5) | Need to provide information on chemical contaminants in species for human consumption from commercial fishing areas. |
| --- | --- |

(5)

| (6) | Need to include activities to confirm that the corrective measures deliver the desired changes and not any unwanted side effects. |
| --- | --- |

(6)

| (7) | Need to aggregate the information on the basis of marine regions or subregions in accordance with Article 4. |
| --- | --- |

(7)

| (8) | Need to ensure comparability of assessment approaches and methods within and between marine regions and/or subregions. |
| --- | --- |

(8)

| (9) | Need to develop technical specifications and standardised methods for monitoring at Community level, so as to allow comparability of information. |
| --- | --- |

(9)

| (10) | Need to ensure, as far as possible, compatibility with existing programmes developed at regional and international level with a view to fostering consistency between these programmes and avoiding duplication of effort, making use of those monitoring guidelines that are the most relevant for the marine region or subregion concerned. |
| --- | --- |

(10)

| (11) | Need to include, as part of the initial assessment provided for in Article 8, an assessment of major changes in the environmental conditions as well as, where necessary, new and emerging issues. |
| --- | --- |

(11)

| (12) | Need to address, as part of the initial assessment provided for in Article 8, the relevant elements listed in Annex III including their natural variability and to evaluate the trends towards the achievement of the environmental targets laid down pursuant to Article 10(1), using, as appropriate, the indicators established and their limit or target reference points. |
| --- | --- |

(12)

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ANNEX VI

Programmes of measures

(referred to in Articles 13(1) and 24)

| (1) | Input controls: management measures that influence the amount of a human activity that is permitted. |
| --- | --- |

(1)

| (2) | Output controls: management measures that influence the degree of perturbation of an ecosystem component that is permitted. |
| --- | --- |

(2)

| (3) | Spatial and temporal distribution controls: management measures that influence where and when an activity is allowed to occur. |
| --- | --- |

(3)

| (4) | Management coordination measures: tools to ensure that management is coordinated. |
| --- | --- |

(4)

| (5) | Measures to improve the traceability, where feasible, of marine pollution. |
| --- | --- |

(5)

| (6) | Economic incentives: management measures which make it in the economic interest of those using the marine ecosystems to act in ways which help to achieve the good environmental status objective. |
| --- | --- |

(6)

| (7) | Mitigation and remediation tools: management tools which guide human activities to restore damaged components of marine ecosystems. |
| --- | --- |

(7)

| (8) | Communication, stakeholder involvement and raising public awareness. |
| --- | --- |

(8)

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II Acts adopted under the EC Treaty/Euratom Treaty whose publication is not obligatory

DECISIONS

Commission

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25.6.2008

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Official Journal of the European Union

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COMMISSION DECISION

of 18 June 2008

establishing the Community’s financial contribution to the expenditure incurred in the context of the emergency measures taken to combat classical swine fever in Germany in 2006

(notified under document number C(2008) 2722)

(Only the German text is authentic)

(2008/483/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Decision 90/424/EEC of 26 June 1990 on expenditure in the veterinary field (1), and in particular Articles 3(3) and 3(5) first indent thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Decision 90/424/EEC lays down the procedures governing the Community’s financial contribution towards specific veterinary measures, including emergency measures. With a view to helping to eradicate classical swine fever as rapidly as possible the Community should contribute financially to eligible expenditure borne by the Member States. Article 3(5) first indent of that Decision lays down rules on the percentage that must be applied to the costs incurred by the Member States. |
| --- | --- |

(1)

Decision 90/424/EEC lays down the procedures governing the Community’s financial contribution towards specific veterinary measures, including emergency measures. With a view to helping to eradicate classical swine fever as rapidly as possible the Community should contribute financially to eligible expenditure borne by the Member States. Article 3(5) first indent of that Decision lays down rules on the percentage that must be applied to the costs incurred by the Member States.

| (2) | Commission Regulation (EC) No 349/2005 lays down rules on the Community financing of emergency measures and of the campaign to combat certain animal diseases under Council Decision 90/424/EEC (2). Article 3 of that Regulation lays down rules on the expenditure eligible for Community financial support. |
| --- | --- |

(2)

Commission Regulation (EC) No 349/2005 lays down rules on the Community financing of emergency measures and of the campaign to combat certain animal diseases under Council Decision 90/424/EEC (2). Article 3 of that Regulation lays down rules on the expenditure eligible for Community financial support.

| (3) | Commission Decision 2006/777/EC of 14 November 2006 on a financial contribution from the Community towards the eradication of classical swine fever in Germany in 2006 (3) granted a financial contribution from the Community to Germany towards the costs incurred in taking emergency measures to combat classical swine fever in 2006. In accordance with that Decision, a first tranche of EUR 5 000 000 was paid. |
| --- | --- |

(3)

Commission Decision 2006/777/EC of 14 November 2006 on a financial contribution from the Community towards the eradication of classical swine fever in Germany in 2006 (3) granted a financial contribution from the Community to Germany towards the costs incurred in taking emergency measures to combat classical swine fever in 2006. In accordance with that Decision, a first tranche of EUR 5 000 000 was paid.

| (4) | On 6 December 2006, Germany submitted an official request for reimbursement as set out in Articles 7(1) and 7(2) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 349/2005. |
| --- | --- |

(4)

On 6 December 2006, Germany submitted an official request for reimbursement as set out in Articles 7(1) and 7(2) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 349/2005.

| (5) | From 23 April to 27 April 2007, the Commission carried out an audit in situ as set out in Article 10 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 349/2005. The Commission’s observations, method of calculating the eligible expenditure and final conclusions were communicated to Germany in a letter dated 6 February 2008. |
| --- | --- |

(5)

From 23 April to 27 April 2007, the Commission carried out an audit in situ as set out in Article 10 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 349/2005. The Commission’s observations, method of calculating the eligible expenditure and final conclusions were communicated to Germany in a letter dated 6 February 2008.

| (6) | The payment of the Community financial contribution must be subject to the condition that the planned activities were actually implemented and that the authorities provided all the necessary information within the set deadlines. |
| --- | --- |

(6)

The payment of the Community financial contribution must be subject to the condition that the planned activities were actually implemented and that the authorities provided all the necessary information within the set deadlines.

| (7) | The German authorities have fully complied with their technical and administrative obligations as set out in Article 3(2) of Decision 90/424/EEC and Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 349/2005. |
| --- | --- |

(7)

The German authorities have fully complied with their technical and administrative obligations as set out in Article 3(2) of Decision 90/424/EEC and Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 349/2005.

| (8) | In view of the above considerations, the total amount of the Community’s financial support to the eligible expenditure incurred associated with the eradication of classical swine fever in Germany in 2006 should now be fixed. |
| --- | --- |

(8)

In view of the above considerations, the total amount of the Community’s financial support to the eligible expenditure incurred associated with the eradication of classical swine fever in Germany in 2006 should now be fixed.

| (9) | The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health, |
| --- | --- |

(9)

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

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Financial contribution from the Community to Germany

The total Community financial contribution towards the expenditure associated with eradicating classical swine fever in Germany in 2006 is fixed at EUR 8 315 827,65.

Article 2

Payment arrangements

The balance of the Community financial contribution is fixed at EUR 3 315 827,65.

Article 3

Addressee

This Decision is addressed to the Federal Republic of Germany.

Done at Brussels, 18 June 2008.

For the Commission

Androulla VASSILIOU

Member of the Commission

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(1)  
  OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 19. Decision last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1791/2006 (OJ L 363, 20.12.2006, p. 1).

1

(2)  
  OJ L 55, 1.3.2005, p. 12.

2

(3)  
  OJ L 314, 15.11.2006, p. 37.

3

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25.6.2008

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

L 164/43

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COMMISSION DECISION

of 20 June 2008

on the prolongation of certain State aid decisions

(notified under document number C(2008) 2883)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2008/484/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Articles 87 and 88 thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | The period of validity of Commission Regulation (EC) No 2204/2002 of 5 December 2002 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid for employment (1), Commission Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 of 12 January 2001 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid for small and medium-sized enterprises (2) and Commission Regulation (EC) No 68/2001 of 12 January 2001 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to training aid (3) has been extended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1976/2006 of 20 December 2006 amending Regulations (EC) No 2204/2002, (EC) No 70/2001 and (EC) No 68/2001 as regards the extension of the periods of application (4) until 30 June 2008. The validity of the Decisions of the Commission approving State aid schemes on the basis of Regulations (EC) No 2204/2002, (EC) No 70/2001 or (EC) No 68/2001 was prolonged, until 30 June 2008, by Commission Decision 2007/72/EC (5). |
| --- | --- |

(1)

The period of validity of Commission Regulation (EC) No 2204/2002 of 5 December 2002 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid for employment (1), Commission Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 of 12 January 2001 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid for small and medium-sized enterprises (2) and Commission Regulation (EC) No 68/2001 of 12 January 2001 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to training aid (3) has been extended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1976/2006 of 20 December 2006 amending Regulations (EC) No 2204/2002, (EC) No 70/2001 and (EC) No 68/2001 as regards the extension of the periods of application (4) until 30 June 2008. The validity of the Decisions of the Commission approving State aid schemes on the basis of Regulations (EC) No 2204/2002, (EC) No 70/2001 or (EC) No 68/2001 was prolonged, until 30 June 2008, by Commission Decision 2007/72/EC (5).

| (2) | In view of the fact that the general block exemption regulation (6) replacing these regulations is scheduled to be adopted and published in the Official Journal at a date later than 30 June 2008, it is necessary to prolong the validity of the Decisions of the Commission approving State aid schemes on the basis of Regulations (EC) No 2204/2002, (EC) No 70/2001 or (EC) No 68/2001, for a limited period of time, in order to allow for an appropriate transition period until the entry into force of the general block exemption regulation, |
| --- | --- |

(2)

In view of the fact that the general block exemption regulation (6) replacing these regulations is scheduled to be adopted and published in the Official Journal at a date later than 30 June 2008, it is necessary to prolong the validity of the Decisions of the Commission approving State aid schemes on the basis of Regulations (EC) No 2204/2002, (EC) No 70/2001 or (EC) No 68/2001, for a limited period of time, in order to allow for an appropriate transition period until the entry into force of the general block exemption regulation,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Without prejudice to the appropriate measures contained in the third indent of point 107 of the Guidelines on national regional aid for 2007-2013 of 4 March 2006 (7) and accepted by all Member States, the validity of the Decisions of the Commission approving State aid schemes on the basis of Regulations (EC) No 2204/2002, (EC) No 70/2001 or (EC) No 68/2001 before the entry into force of this Decision shall be extended until 30 September 2008.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

It shall be applicable from 1 June 2008.

Done at Brussels, 20 June 2008.

For the Commission

Neelie KROES

Member of the Commission

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(1)  
  OJ L 337, 13.12.2002, p. 3. Regulation as amended by Regulation (EC) No 1040/2006 (OJ L 187, 8.7.2006, p. 8).

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(2)  
  OJ L 10, 13.1.2001, p. 33. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1040/2006.

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(3)  
  OJ L 10, 13.1.2001, p. 20. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1040/2006.

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(4)  
  OJ L 368, 23.12.2006, p. 85.

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(5)  
  OJ L 32, 6.2.2007, p. 180.

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(6)  
  OJ C 210, 8.9.2007, p. 14.

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(7)  
  OJ C 54, 4.3.2006, p. 13.

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III Acts adopted under the EU Treaty

ACTS ADOPTED UNDER TITLE V OF THE EU TREATY

| 25.6.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | L 164/44 |
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25.6.2008

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

L 164/44

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COUNCIL JOINT ACTION 2008/485/CFSP

of 23 June 2008

amending and extending Joint Action 2007/405/CFSP on the European Union police mission undertaken in the framework of reform of the security sector (SSR) and its interface with the system of justice in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (EUPOL RD Congo)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 14 thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | On 12 June 2007 the Council adopted Joint Action 2007/405/CFSP (1) for an initial period ending on 30 June 2008. |
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(1)

On 12 June 2007 the Council adopted Joint Action 2007/405/CFSP (1) for an initial period ending on 30 June 2008.

| (2) | Following consultation with the Congolese authorities and other parties concerned, it appears necessary to extend the mission for one year. |
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(2)

Following consultation with the Congolese authorities and other parties concerned, it appears necessary to extend the mission for one year.

| (3) | The tasks of EUPOL RD Congo should also include the provision of assistance to the Police Nationale Congolaise in the areas of Border Police and the Audit Police Service. Furthermore, the mission should contribute to the police, gender, human rights and children and armed conflict aspects of the stabilisation process in the east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and facilitate the linkage and harmonisation of those efforts with the national process of police reform. That should be achieved in particular by providing support for two programmes that have been devised in order to implement the agreements signed in Goma on 23 January 2008 by the government of the DRC and various armed groups operating in the Kivus, namely the Programme Amani and the Plan de Stabilisation de l'Est, both of which include police components. |
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(3)

The tasks of EUPOL RD Congo should also include the provision of assistance to the Police Nationale Congolaise in the areas of Border Police and the Audit Police Service. Furthermore, the mission should contribute to the police, gender, human rights and children and armed conflict aspects of the stabilisation process in the east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and facilitate the linkage and harmonisation of those efforts with the national process of police reform. That should be achieved in particular by providing support for two programmes that have been devised in order to implement the agreements signed in Goma on 23 January 2008 by the government of the DRC and various armed groups operating in the Kivus, namely the Programme Amani and the Plan de Stabilisation de l'Est, both of which include police components.

| (4) | In this connection, EUPOL RD Congo should also be deployed in the eastern part of the DRC taking particular account of security issues, gender-based violence, children in armed conflicts and international coordination. |
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(4)

In this connection, EUPOL RD Congo should also be deployed in the eastern part of the DRC taking particular account of security issues, gender-based violence, children in armed conflicts and international coordination.

| (5) | A new financial reference amount should be provided in order to cover the expenditure relating to the mission for the period from 1 July 2008 to 30 June 2009. |
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(5)

A new financial reference amount should be provided in order to cover the expenditure relating to the mission for the period from 1 July 2008 to 30 June 2009.

| (6) | The mandate of the mission is being carried out in a security context that is liable to deteriorate and to undermine the objectives of the Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) as defined in Article 11 of the Treaty, |
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(6)

The mandate of the mission is being carried out in a security context that is liable to deteriorate and to undermine the objectives of the Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) as defined in Article 11 of the Treaty,

HAS ADOPTED THIS JOINT ACTION:

Article 1

Joint Action 2007/405/CFSP is hereby amended as follows:

| 1. | in Article 2(1) the following indent shall be added:






  ‘— | contribute to the police as well as to the gender, human rights and children and armed conflict aspects of the peace process in the eastern DRC and especially to its linkage to the reform process of the PNC.’; |
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1.

in Article 2(1) the following indent shall be added:

‘—

contribute to the police as well as to the gender, human rights and children and armed conflict aspects of the peace process in the eastern DRC and especially to its linkage to the reform process of the PNC.’;

| 2. | Article 3 shall be replaced by the following:

  ‘Article 3
  Structure of the mission and deployment zone

  1.   The mission shall have headquarters (HQ) in Kinshasa consisting of:






  (a) | the Head of Mission; |
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2.

Article 3 shall be replaced by the following:

‘Article 3

Structure of the mission and deployment zone

1.   The mission shall have headquarters (HQ) in Kinshasa consisting of:

(a)

the Head of Mission;

| (b) | a team of police advisers at strategic level; |
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(b)

a team of police advisers at strategic level;

| (c) | a team of police advisers at operational level; |
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(c)

a team of police advisers at operational level;

| (d) | a team of legal advisers at strategic and operational level; |
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(d)

a team of legal advisers at strategic and operational level;

| (e) | administrative support. |
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(e)

administrative support.

2.   The mission shall have a permanent presence in Goma and Bukavu, in the eastern part of the DRC, so as to deliver assistance and expertise to the stabilisation process in the eastern DRC.

3.   The operational breakdown of tasks shall be as follows:

| (a) | experts forming an integral part of the various working parties on police reform, and advisers assigned to the key organisational and decision-making posts of the CSRP planned by the Congolese authorities; |
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(a)

experts forming an integral part of the various working parties on police reform, and advisers assigned to the key organisational and decision-making posts of the CSRP planned by the Congolese authorities;

| (b) | experts assigned to the PNC, particularly in key posts, and assigned to mentor the criminal police and the police responsible for the maintenance of law and order; |
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(b)

experts assigned to the PNC, particularly in key posts, and assigned to mentor the criminal police and the police responsible for the maintenance of law and order;

| (c) | justice interface in the field of criminal law in order to add to activities in the police field an interface with criminal justice and follow up important aspects of the reform of criminal justice, including in the case of military criminal law; |
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(c)

justice interface in the field of criminal law in order to add to activities in the police field an interface with criminal justice and follow up important aspects of the reform of criminal justice, including in the case of military criminal law;

| (d) | expertise aimed at contributing to the horizontal aspects of SSR; |
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(d)

expertise aimed at contributing to the horizontal aspects of SSR;

| (e) | experts assigned to the PNC, particularly in key posts, and assigned to mentor the Border Police and Audit Police Service; |
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(e)

experts assigned to the PNC, particularly in key posts, and assigned to mentor the Border Police and Audit Police Service;

| (f) | experts assigned to the police as well as to the gender, human rights and children and armed conflict aspects of the stabilisation process in the east, and its linkage to the national police reform process. |
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(f)

experts assigned to the police as well as to the gender, human rights and children and armed conflict aspects of the stabilisation process in the east, and its linkage to the national police reform process.

4.   The deployment zone shall be Kinshasa, Goma and Bukavu. Given the geographical implications of the mission throughout the territory of the DRC, as a result of the mission statement, movement of experts and their presence in other locations in the provinces could prove necessary, on the instructions of the Head of Mission or of any person so authorised by the Head of Mission and taking due account of the security situation.’;

| 3. | Article 9(1) shall be replaced by the following:

  ‘1.   The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure relating to the mission for the period from 1 July 2007 to 30 June 2008 shall be EUR 5 500 000.
  The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure relating to the mission for the period from 1 July 2008 to 30 June 2009 shall be EUR 6 920 000.’; |
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3.

Article 9(1) shall be replaced by the following:

‘1.   The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure relating to the mission for the period from 1 July 2007 to 30 June 2008 shall be EUR 5 500 000.

The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure relating to the mission for the period from 1 July 2008 to 30 June 2009 shall be EUR 6 920 000.’;

| 4. | Article 15 shall be deleted; |
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4.

Article 15 shall be deleted;

| 5. | the second subparagraph of Article 16 shall be replaced by the following:
  ‘It shall apply until 30 June 2009.’ |
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5.

the second subparagraph of Article 16 shall be replaced by the following:

‘It shall apply until 30 June 2009.’

Article 2

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

Article 3

This Joint Action shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Done at Luxembourg, 23 June 2008.

For the Council

The President

I. JARC

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(1)  
  OJ L 151, 13.6.2007, p. 46. Joint Action as amended by Joint Action 2008/38/CFSP (OJ L 9, 12.1.2008, p. 18).

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Corrigenda

| 25.6.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | L 164/46 |
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25.6.2008

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

L 164/46

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Corrigendum to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1214/2007 of 20 September 2007 amending Annex I to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff

(
  Official Journal of the European Union L 286 of 31 October 2007
  )

On page 6, Chapter 54:

for:

‘Man-made filaments’,

read:

‘Man-made filaments; strip and the like of man-made textile materials’.

On page 54:

| | delete: footnote 3; |
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delete: footnote 3;

delete

| | CN code 0304 19 99, third column:







  for | : | ‘15 (2) (3)’, |
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| read | : | ‘15 (2)’. |

CN code 0304 19 99, third column:

for

:

‘15 (2) (3)’,

2

3

read

:

‘15 (2)’.

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On page 56:

| | insert the following footnote:








  ‘(3) | Lower applied duty rate of 11,4 % until 16 December 2009 (Council Regulation (EC) No 1839/2006 (OJ L 355, 15.12.2006, p. 1)).’; |
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insert the following footnote:

insert the following footnote:

‘(3)

| | CN code 0304 29 99, third column:







  for | : | ‘15 (1)’, |
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| read | : | ‘15 (1) (3)’. |

CN code 0304 29 99, third column:

for

:

‘15 (1)’,

1

read

:

‘15 (1) (3)’.

1

3

| | On page 118, CN code 1511 90 11, third column:







  for | : | ‘12,8 (1)’, |
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| read | : | ‘12,8’; |

On page 118, CN code 1511 90 11, third column:

for

:

‘12,8 (1)’,

1

read

:

‘12,8’;

| | CN code 1511 90 19:







  for | : | ‘10,9’, |
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| read | : | ‘10,9 (1)’. |

CN code 1511 90 19:

for

:

‘10,9’,

read

:

‘10,9 (1)’.

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On page 813, below the title of Annex 4:

| insert | : | ‘Prefixes and suffixes can be combined (for example, hydrochloride phosphate). They can be preceded by a multiplying prefix such as bi, bis, di, hemi, hepta, hexa, mono, penta, sesqui, tetra, tri, tris, ... (for example, diacetate). Synonyms and systematic names can also be used, in the same way.
  INN means International Nonproprietary Names for pharmaceutical substances, World Health Organisation.
  INNRG means International Nonproprietary Names (INN) for pharmaceutical substances, names for radicals and groups, comprehensive list 2004.
  INNCN means chemical or systematic name listed in International Nonproprietary Names (INN) for pharmaceutical substances, names for radicals and groups, comprehensive list 2004.’ |
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insert

:

‘Prefixes and suffixes can be combined (for example, hydrochloride phosphate). They can be preceded by a multiplying prefix such as bi, bis, di, hemi, hepta, hexa, mono, penta, sesqui, tetra, tri, tris, ... (for example, diacetate). Synonyms and systematic names can also be used, in the same way.

INN means International Nonproprietary Names for pharmaceutical substances, World Health Organisation.

INNRG means International Nonproprietary Names (INN) for pharmaceutical substances, names for radicals and groups, comprehensive list 2004.

INNCN means chemical or systematic name listed in International Nonproprietary Names (INN) for pharmaceutical substances, names for radicals and groups, comprehensive list 2004.’

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